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- Page 1 Operation Manual You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. ©2024 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited. Product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are the property of their respective companies. All trademarks and registered trademarks in this document are for identification purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners.
- Page 2 Notes about this Operation Manual You might need this manual in the future. Always keep it in a place where you can access it easily. The contents of this document and the specifications of the product could be changed without notice. •...
- Page 3 Terms used in this manual Patch memory Patch memories store effects along with their on/off states and parameter setting values, allowing easy recall. Effects are saved and recalled in units of patch memories. Up to 80 patch memories can be stored and each patch memory can include 1 amp model, 1 studio ambience and 1 other effect.
- Page 4 Contents Notes about this Operation Manual........................2 Terms used in this manual............................3 MS-80IR+ overview..............................6 Signal flow..................................6 Patch memory structure............................7 Functions of parts............................... 8 Top....................................8 Back....................................9 Overview of operation screens..........................10 Home Screen................................10 LIBRARY Screen................................11 MENU Screen................................12 Making connections..............................
- Page 5 Using impulse responses (IR)..........................56 Loading impulse response (IR) data........................56 Using impulse responses (IR)..........................56 Using audio interface functions..........................58 Installing drivers................................ 58 Connecting to computers, smartphones and tablets..................59 Adjusting the volume of USB audio sent to the computer................60 Adjusting the monitoring balance for USB audio....................61 Operating the MS-80IR+ from an iPhone/iPad.....................
- Page 6 MS-80IR+ overview Signal flow ❶ Patch memory (→ Adjusting effect The input guitar sound passes through effects in order. parameters) ❷ Tuner (→ Using the Use this to tune the connected guitar. tuner) ❸ Master volume This adjusts the overall volume. This setting is retained even when the patch memory is changed. (→ Adjusting the overall output level) ❹...
- Page 7 Patch memory structure Patch memories These store the effects used, their order, on/off states and parameter settings. Effects are saved and recalled in units of patch memories. Up to 80 of these can be stored.
- Page 8 Functions of parts ❶ Display This shows information, including the name of the selected effect along with its parameter values. ❷ Output jacks Connect these to powered monitors or headphones. Use MONO for mono connections. ❸ Parameter knobs Use these to adjust effect parameters and make various settings. ❹...
- Page 9 Handy Guitar Lab, you can also manage patch memories and edit and add effects, for example, from a smartphone or tablet. This supports operation on USB bus power. ❷ DC 9V AC adapter connector Connect a dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) here.
- Page 10 Overview of operation screens The MS-80IR+ is operated by using its buttons and knobs while looking at screens on the display. This section explains those screens. Home Screen This appears when the power is turned on. Effects in the selected patch memory are shown. The patch memory can be edited and its effects turned on and off.
- Page 11 LIBRARY Screen Effects in patch memories can be changed. ❶ Selected effect The selected effect is shown larger in the middle. The backlight color changes according to the category of the selected effect. ❷ Effect list Effects in the same category are ordered vertically. Use to select effects in the same category.
- Page 12 MENU Screen Various MS-80IR+ settings can be made. ❶ Selected setting item The selected setting item is shown larger in the middle. ❷ Setting items Setting items are shown with icons. Turn to select them. ❸ This reopens the Home Screen.
- Page 13 Turn to show the icon for the desired setting item. Please see the linked reference sections for details about each setting. Adjust the overall output level. Change the patch memory name. (→ Adjusting the overall output (→ Changing patch memory names) level) Change the position in the patch Change the effect order.
- Page 14 Check the firmware version. Show a 2D code for checking (→ Checking the firmware version) MS-80IR+ operation procedures. (→ Checking the latest MS-80IR+ information) Press This opens the selected setting screen. (This example is when “AUTO SAVE” is selected.) Turn to select a setting. ...
- Page 15 Headphones ❹ Powered monitors ❺ AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) ❻ Computer (Mac/Windows), iPhone/iPad or portable battery Connect with a USB cable (Type-C). Connect to this port to use the MS-80IR+ as an audio interface, use Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+ or provide power with a portable battery.
- Page 16 Turning the power on/off Turning the power on Minimize the volume of powered monitors. NOTE To prevent noise and malfunction, connect powered monitors before turning the power on. Supplying power ■ Using batteries Open the cover on the bottom and install batteries into the battery compartment. NOTE •...
- Page 17 ■ Using an AC adapter Use a ZOOM AD-16 AC adapter, which is specified for this unit. When an AC adapter is connected, the MS-80IR+ will power on. Connect a cable to the input jack. When using batteries for power, connecting a cable to the L/MONO input jack will turn on the power.
- Page 18 Turning the power off Minimize the volume of powered monitors. Disconnect the cable from the input jack. ■ If using batteries Disconnect the cable from the L/MONO input jack to turn off the display and the power. ■ If using an AC adapter Disconnect the AC adapter to turn off...
- Page 19 Adjusting the overall output level The volume of the MS-80IR+ output sound can be adjusted. Select “OUTPUT VOLUME” on the MENU Screen. Turn to adjust the volume. The setting value is shown on the display. Press This confirms the setting. Press This reopens the Home...
- Page 20 Adjusting effects Patch memories can be edited, including replacing effects and adjusting parameters. Saving changes • When the AUTO SAVE function is ON, changes to patch memories will be saved automatically. (The (→ Setting the AUTO SAVE default setting is ON.) function) •...
- Page 21 to select the effect you want to turn on/off. One effect in the patch memory is shown on the display. Press to turn the effect on/off. The On/Off indicator lights when the effect is on. When the effect is off, the On/Off indicator is unlit and the effect icon appears faded on the display.
- Page 22 Switching effects Effects in a patch memory can be replaced with other effects as desired. on the Home Screen to select the patch memory with an effect that you want to (→ Switching patch replace. memories) to select the patch you want to replace. Press This opens the LIBRARY Screen...
- Page 23 Press This replaces the selected effect and reopens the Home Screen. NOTE • If an effect has been deleted using the Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+ app, will appear and it will be disabled. • One effect in the amp category, one effect in the studio category and one other effect can each be selected in a patch memory.
- Page 24 Turn This opens the Parameter Adjustment Screen of the selected effect. Turn to adjust an effect parameter. Press to return to the original screen. When parameters are on multiple pages, will appear at the bottom of the screen. to show the parameters to be adjusted. HINT Set TIME, SPEED and other effect parameters to musical notes to synchronize them to the tempo.
- Page 25 Adding effects Effects can be added to patch memories. One amp model, one studio ambience and one other effect can be combined freely on the MS-80IR+. on the Home Screen to select the patch memory to which you want to add an (→ Switching patch effect.
- Page 26 Turn to select whether to add it to the left or the right, and press (→ Switching This opens the LIBRARY Screen that shows all the effects. Select the effect to add. effects) To cancel adding an effect, turn on the ADD EFFECT Screen and select “CANCEL”. Then, press NOTE •...
- Page 27 Deleting effects Effects in patch memories can be deleted. on the Home Screen to select the patch memory with the effect that you want to (→ Switching patch delete. memories) to select the effect to delete. Press This opens the DELETE EFFECT Screen. Turn to select “EXECUTE”...
- Page 28 To cancel effect deletion, turn to select “CANCEL” and press HINT If the amp category effect is deleted, the SELECT AMP Screen will open. Press and select an effect. (→ Switching effects) NOTE Studio category effects cannot be deleted.
- Page 29 Changing the order of effects Effects in a patch memory can be reordered as desired. on the Home Screen to select a patch memory with effects that you want to (→ Switching patch reorder. memories) Press to select an effect to reorder. Press to open the MENU...
- Page 30 Turn to move the effect to the desired position. Press This confirms reordering and reopens the Home Screen.
- Page 31 Tapping to change the tempo The BPM, which is used to synchronize the tempo of the tremolo in amp models, for example, can be set separately for each patch memory. on the Home Screen to select the patch memory with the tempo that you want to (→ Switching patch adjust.
- Page 32 HINT • The tempo setting range is 40–250 ♩ (bpm). • Turn to show the Tempo Adjustment Screen where the tempo can be set numerically. Press to return to the original screen.
- Page 33 Changing the tempo The tempo can also be changed from the MENU. on the Home Screen to select the patch memory with the tempo that you want to (→ Switching patch adjust. memories) Press to open the MENU Screen. Turn to select “BPM”, and press This opens the BPM Screen.
- Page 34 Press This reopens the Home Screen. HINT The tempo adjusted here is linked to the tempo adjusted in the BPM module of the patch memory and will be used by all its effects.
- Page 35 Changing the R channel signal output position The output position of the R channel signal can be set separately for each patch memory. on the Home Screen to select a patch memory for which you want to change the (→ Switching patch output position of the R channel signal.
- Page 36 Press This confirms the setting and reopens the Home Screen. HINT • If anywhere other than the end is selected, the signal output position is shown when effects are selected, for example. • Between the amp head and cabinet can also be selected. ...
- Page 37 Switching patch memories The MS-80IR+ manages effects in patch memories. A patch memory can save effect on/off states and parameter settings for up to one amp model, one studio ambience and one other effect. on the Home Screen to select a patch memory. When a patch memory is selected, information about it will be shown briefly.
- Page 38 Using the PRESELECT function The MS-80IR+ has a PRESELECT function. If PRESELECT is ON, the change will not occur immediately when are used to switch patch memories. Pressing afterward will finalize the patch memory change. This makes it possible to switch directly to a patch memory that is not near the current one during live performance.
- Page 39 Turn to switch it ON/OFF. Setting Explanation This turns on the PRESELECT function. This turns off the PRESELECT function. Press This confirms the setting. Press This reopens the Home Screen.
- Page 40 Selecting patch memories when PRESELECT is on on the Home Screen to show the next patch memory to select. Example: Selecting patch memory 008 while performing with 001 The On/Off indicator will blink. Press to confirm the selection. An effect in the selected patch memory will be shown.
- Page 41 Managing patch memories Changing patch memory names on the Home Screen to select the patch memory with the name that you want to (→ Switching patch change. memories) Press to open the MENU Screen. Turn to select “PATCH NAME” and press This opens the PATCH NAME Screen.
- Page 42 Turn to move the cursor. Turn to insert a character. • Press to delete the character before the cursor. • Press and hold to delete all the characters. Press This confirms the name and reopens the Home Screen. HINT The characters and symbols that can be used are as follows. ! % &...
- Page 43 Copying and saving patch memories The AUTO SAVE function is ON by default. When it is OFF, effect adjustments, volume settings and other changes will not be saved automatically. Save changes manually in this case. Patch memories can also be saved (copied) to other locations. HINT “Setting the AUTO SAVE function”...
- Page 44 (→ Setting the AUTO SAVE If AUTO SAVE is OFF, function), “SAVE PATCH” will appear instead of “COPY PATCH”. In this case, select “SAVE PATCH”. Turn to select the patch memory where it will be copied or saved, and press Patch memories labeled “Empty” contain no effects. Press This copies or saves the patch memory and reopens the Home...
- Page 45 Erasing patch memories Unnecessary patch memories can be erased. on the Home Screen to select the patch memory that you want to erase. (→ Switching patch memories) Press to open the MENU Screen. Turn to select “ERASE PATCH” and press This opens the ERASE PATCH Screen.
- Page 46 Turn to select “EXECUTE” and press Erased patch memories will have their contents cleared and be shown as “Empty”. To cancel erasure, turn to select “CANCEL” and press...
- Page 47 Creating patch memories New patch memories can be created. Press to open the MENU Screen. Turn to select “NEW PATCH” and press This opens the NEW PATCH Screen. Turn to select where to create the patch, and press Patch memories labeled “Empty” contain no effects.
- Page 48 Press This creates a new patch memory and opens the SELECT AMP Screen. Follow the instructions in “Switching effects” to assign effects and edit the patch memory. To cancel creation, turn to select “CANCEL” and press NOTE Up to 80 patch memories can be saved. The NEW PATCH Screen will not be shown if there are no empty (→ Erasing patch patch memories.
- Page 49 Restoring patch memories to original settings After a patch memory is changed, it can be restored to the state it was in immediately after selection or the factory default state. Press to open the MENU Screen. Turn to select “REVERT PATCH” and press This opens the REVERT PATCH Screen.
- Page 50 Press This restores the patch memory to the state selected in step 3 and reopens the Home Screen. To cancel this operation, turn to select “CANCEL” and press...
- Page 51 Using the tuner Activating the tuner Enable the tuner to use the MS-80IR+ to tune a guitar. Press and hold This activates the tuner and opens the Tuner Screen. Play the open string that you want to tune and adjust its pitch. •...
- Page 52 Changing tuner settings The standard pitch used by the tuner and the tuner type can be changed. Flat tuning is also possible. Setting the output method Turn to set the output method. Setting Explanation BYPASS The guitar sound is output with effects bypassed. MUTE The guitar sound is not output.
- Page 53 Changing the standard pitch of the tuner Turn to change the standard pitch. HINT The setting range is 430–450 Hz for middle A.
- Page 54 Setting the tuner type Turn to select the tuner type. Setting Explanation CHROMATIC The pitch detuning is shown according to the nearest note (in semitones). Other tuner types The nearest string number is shown according to the selected type, and the amount of detuning from its pitch is shown.
- Page 55 Using flat tunings All strings can be tuned flat from ordinary tuning by 1 (♭1), 2 (♭2) or 3 (♭3) semitones. Turn to change the flat tuning. NOTE Flat tuning cannot be used when the tuner type is CHROMATIC.
- Page 56 Using impulse responses (IR) Impulse responses capture the acoustic characteristics of spaces and quantify them as data. The characteristics of various speaker cabinets can be quantified as data and used for effects by capturing the acoustic characteristics of guitar sounds output from them when recorded by mics. Using this effect, convincing guitar sounds can be re-created without outputting them from speaker cabinets.
- Page 57 Press to open the LIBRARY Screen. Then, use to select the IR , and (→Switching press effects) IR is at the left edge of the LIBRARY Screen. This adds the IR to the patch memory. NOTE • Either one IR or one studio ambience can be used in each patch memory. •...
- Page 58 Using audio interface functions The MS-80IR+ can be used as a 2-in/2-out audio interface. Two channels of audio signals after effect processing can be sent from the MS-80IR+ to a computer or smartphone. Two audio signal channels can be input from a computer or smartphone to a position after effect processing.
- Page 59 This will activate the connection with the smartphone or tablet. If connecting to a computer, proceed to step 3. When connecting to a computer, set “ZOOM MS Plus Series” as the sound device. HINT In addition to recording with your DAW software, you can enjoy performing while mixing sound played from...
- Page 60 Adjusting the volume of USB audio sent to the computer The volume (recording level) sent to the computer, smartphone or tablet can be adjusted. Select “USB REC GAIN” on the MENU Screen. Turn to adjust the recording level. The setting value is shown on the display. Press This confirms the setting.
- Page 61 Adjusting the monitoring balance for USB audio This adjusts the balance between the output signal from the computer, smartphone or tablet and the direct signal (MS-80IR+ audio). Select “USB MONITOR” on the MENU Screen. Turn to adjust the monitoring balance. The setting value is shown on the display.
- Page 62 Operating the MS-80IR+ from an iPhone/iPad The MS-80IR+ can be controlled from an iPhone/iPad using Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+, an iOS/iPadOS app. NOTE The Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+ app must be installed on the iPhone/iPad beforehand. The Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+ app can be downloaded from the App Store.
- Page 63 NOTE • Use a USB (Type-C) cable that supports data transfer. The following screen will appear when the MS-80IR+ is connected. The following screen will appear if a cable that does not support data transfer has been used. Replace the cable with one that supports data transfer.
- Page 64 Making unit settings Setting the AUTO SAVE function When the AUTO SAVE function is ON, patch memories will be saved automatically when their contents are changed. Select “AUTO SAVE” on the MENU Screen. Turn to switch it ON/OFF. Setting Explanation This turns on the AUTO SAVE function.
- Page 65 Setting the sound used on the LIBRARY Screen The sound auditioned on the LIBRARY Screen can be changed. Select “LIBRARY SOUND” on the MENU Screen. Turn to switch the setting. Setting Explanation SINGLE EFFECT SOUND This enables checking the sound of just the selected effect. PATCH MEMORY SOUND This enables checking the sound of the entire patch memory.
- Page 66 Setting the type of batteries used Set the type of battery used correctly so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately. Select “BATTERY TYPE” on the MENU Screen. Turn to set the type of battery used. Setting Explanation ALKALINE...
- Page 67 Adjusting the backlight brightness The brightness of the backlight can be adjusted. Select “NORMAL” to extend battery life. Select “BACKLIGHT” on the MENU Screen. Turn to adjust the backlight brightness. Setting Explanation NORMAL This is regular brightness. BRIGHT This makes the backlight brighter. Press This confirms the setting.
- Page 68 Adjusting the display contrast The display contrast can be adjusted. Select “CONTRAST” on the MENU Screen. Turn to adjust the display contrast. The setting value is shown on the display. Press This confirms the setting. Press This reopens the Home Screen.
- Page 69 Setting the ECO MODE This function can be used to turn the power off automatically if unused for 10 hours. Select “ECO MODE” on the MENU Screen. Turn to switch it ON/OFF. Setting Explanation The power will automatically turn off if unused for 10 hours. This disables ECO MODE.
- Page 70 Setting the channel used to receive USB MIDI The MS-80IR+ supports program changes by USB MIDI, and the channel used for receiving them can be set. Select “USB MIDI CH” on the MENU Screen. Turn to switch the setting. Set it to “OMNI” to receive on all channels. Press This confirms the setting.
- Page 71 ❶ MS-80IR+ firmware version ❷ Preset version ❸ Boot version Press This reopens the Home Screen. Updating the firmware The MS-80IR+ firmware can be updated to the latest version. The latest firmware can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com/help/ms-80irplus).
- Page 72 Restoring factory default settings Settings can be restored to the factory defaults. Select “FACTORY RESET” on the MENU Screen. Turn to select “YES”. Press Resetting will be executed, restoring default settings. NOTE Resetting will overwrite all settings, including patch memories, with their factory defaults. Be certain before using this function.
- Page 73 Checking the latest MS-80IR+ information A 2D code for help related to the MS-80IR+ can be shown on its display. Select “HELP” on the MENU Screen. Use a smartphone or tablet, for example, to read the 2D code shown on the HELP Screen. zoomcorp.com/help/ms-80irplus Press This reopens the...
- Page 74 There is a lot of noise • Confirm that an instrument cable is not the cause. (→ Making • Use a genuine ZOOM AC adapter. connections) Batteries lose their charge quickly Making the following settings could increase the battery operation time.
- Page 75 Input S/N 122 dB Noise floor (residual noise) –100 dBu Power AC adapter: 9V DC 500mA center negative (ZOOM AD-16) 2 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries) Estimated operation times • These values are Alkaline batteries: about 3.5 hours (about 3 hours using using batteries approximate.
- Page 76 Dimensions 133 mm (D) × 79 mm (W) × 61 mm (H) Weight 369 g (excluding batteries) 416 g (including batteries) Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 V...
- Page 77 MIDI implementation chart [MultiStomp] Model : MS-80IR+ Date : June. 1, 2024 Version :1.00 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default 1 - 16 Memorized Channel Changed 1 - 16 Default Mode Message Altered ****************** ****************** Note Number True Voice ****************** ****************** Note ON Velocity...
- Page 78 ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan zoomcorp.com Z2I-5301-02...
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