Effect Parameters - Zoom 505 guitar Operation Manual

Editing Patches
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The 505 comes with 24 predefined patches that have been programmed at the factory. However, the
505 offers many more possibilities for combining effects in innovative ways. To discover these
possibilities, we recommend that you try out the editing function, which lets you create your own
patches. The mode in which patches can be edited is called the Edit mode.
To switch from normal Play mode to Edit mode, briefly press the EDIT key. Do not keep the EDIT
key depressed, because if the key is held for 1 second, the Bank Hold mode will be activated.
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(1) While still in Play mode, select (2) Press the EDIT key to
the patch you wish to edit.

Effect Parameters

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COMP module DIST module
Compressor Distortion Type
The input signal from the A total of eight effect types are
guitar is compressed to available, including seven
achieve a uniform volume different distortion types and
level. one effect which produces a
C 1 C 9
sound similar to an electric
Setting range: (C1 – C9)
acoustic guitar.
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Higher values result in
(Acoustic)
stronger compression.
Gives a sound similar to an
electric acoustic guitar.
Limiter
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(Rhythm)
Limits the input signal with
faster response than the Gives slight distortion when
strings are picked strongly.
compressor effect. Serves to
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prevent overload of other
(Overdrive)
modules.
Extended overdrive
1 9
Setting range: distortion similar to driving a
(L1 – L9)
tube amp.
Higher values result in more
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effective limiting.
(Distortion)
Hard distortion similar to
Auto Wah
driving a three-stack amp.
With this effect, emphasized b
(Blues)
frequencies are shifted
Overdrive sound with a firm
automatically depending on
core.
the dynamics of the input
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(Fuzz)
signal.
A 1 A 4
Choppy sound with fat bass.
Setting range: (A1 – A4)
Higher values result in a (Lead)
more pronounced auto wah
Bright and smooth
effect.
distortion.
A 5 A 9
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(A5 – A9)
(Metal)
Compressor and auto wah
Shredding type sound.
are used together. Higher
values result in a more
Distortion Gain
pronounced auto wah effect.
Compressor intensity is
Sets the distortion intensity
fixed.
and the depth of the Acoustic
effect.
Pedal Wah
Setting range:
With this effect, emphasized
Higher values result in
frequencies are shifted using
stronger distortion or greater
an optional expression pedal
depth.
FP01 connected to the
CONTROL IN jack.
1 4
Setting range: (P1 – P4)
Higher values result in a
higher pedal wah center
frequency.
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(P5 – P9)
Compressor and pedal wah
are used together. Higher
values result in a higher
pedal wah center frequency.
Compressor intensity is
fixed.
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Selecting parameters to change
HINT
As described in "Editing
Patches", parameters to be
edited are selected by repeatedly pressing
the EDIT key, but you can also use the patch
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Effect module on/off switching
HINT
Each effect module in the 505
can be considered as a single
compact effect device. Adjusting parameters
then is equivalent to selecting the type of
effect device or turning the knobs on an
effect device. What is called a patch
corresponds to a collection of effect devices
connected in various ways and set to ON or
OFF.
As you will know if you have used several
individual effect devices in a performance
before, not all devices will be switched on
all the time. Depending on the mood of the
song and other factors, devices will be
switched on and off in different
combinations. The same applies to the 505.
The on/off timing and combination of effect
modules are important aspects in creating a
certain sound.
Except for the distortion gain (3rd
Immediately after
switching from the Play
mode to the Edit mode,
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the parameter cursor
flashes at the highest
position (COMP module),
regardless of which patch
was selected. The COMP
module setting of the
current patch is shown on
the display.
activate the Edit mode.
ZNR/AMP block
ZNR module
Determines the settings for
Zoom Noise Reduction.
AMP module
Simulates the sonic
characteristics of a guitar
amplifier.
Both modules together form
the ZNR/AMP block.
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Setting range: (1 – 9)
Higher values result in more
effective noise reduction in
the no-signal condition.
Choose the highest setting
that will remove noise
without making the
instrument sound unnatural
at the trailing edge (when the
sound decays into silence).
A 1 A 9
(A1 – A9)
A1: Amp simulator only is
active.
A2 - A9: ZNR is also used.
Higher values result in more
effective noise reduction.
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(1 – 30)
pedals for this purpose. Pressing the patch DOWN pedal (left pedal)
Pressing the patch UP pedal (right pedal) moves the parameter cursor (the selected
moves the parameter cursor (the selected parameter) down.
parameter) up.
parameter cursor position) and patch level is turned on and the minimum value is set.
setting (lowest parameter cursor setting), When the VALUE - key is pressed once in
the flashing parameter cursor indicates that the "effect off" condition, the effect is turned
the corresponding effect module can be on and the maximum value is set.
turned on or off.
The ZNR and AMP modules are turned on 2. Using a shortcut
and off together. When wishing to disable Pressing both VALUE + / - keys together for
them individually, you must do this by an effect module functions as a shortcut.
setting the parameters accordingly. Repeating the shortcut procedure several
times turns the effect off. Performing the
Effect modules can be switched on and off in shortcut when the effect is off turns it on and
three ways. sets the minimum parameter value.
1. Using the VALUE + / - keys 3. Using the patch pedals
When using the VALUE + key to increase Pressing both patch pedals together for an
the parameter value, the setting following effect module turns the effect off. Pressing
the maximum value is the "effect off" setting. both patch pedals together when the effect is
Similarly, when using the VALUE - key to off turns it on and restores the previously
decrease the parameter value, the setting selected parameter value.
before the minimum value is the "effect off"
Effect off indication
setting. When the VALUE + key is pressed
once in the "effect off" condition, the effect
While Edit mode is active, each push of the EDIT key causes the parameter cursor to move one position down.
The flashing position shows which module is selected for editing. The relation between parameter cursor LEDs and modules is
as shown below.
1st parameter cursor LED: COMP module setting
2nd parameter cursor LED: DIST module distortion type setting
3rd parameter cursor LED: DIST module distortion gain setting
4th parameter cursor LED: ZNR and AMP block settings
5th parameter cursor LEDs: EQ module setting
6th parameter cursor LED: MOD module setting
7th parameter cursor LED: DLY/REV module setting
8th parameter cursor LED: PATCH level setting
Use VALUE + / - keys to change parameters.
For an explanation of the various parameters, please refer to the section "Effect Parameters".
When the EDIT key is pressed while the 8th parameter cursor LED flashes, the Edit mode is canceled and the unit returns to
the Play mode.
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(1) Use the EDIT key to
select the parameter
you wish to change.
EQ module MOD module
4band EQ Chorus
Allows boost and cut in the Simple 2-phase chorus which
presence, high, midrange, and adds a component with
low range, with 50 available periodically changing pitch to
settings. the direct sound. Suitable for
enhancing body while
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Setting range: (1 – 10)
maintaining a clean sound.
Lower values result in a
C 1 C 9
Setting range:
stronger high-range cut and
low-range boost.
Higher values result in a
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stronger effect.
Setting range: (11 – 20)
Lower values result in a
Flanger
lower boosted frequency.
Adds a very short delay to the
2 1 2 4
(21 – 24)
direct sound and varies the
Lower values result in a
delay time periodically,
stronger presence-range
resulting in a peculiar sound
boost.
character.
2 5
Can also be used together with
(25)
the chorus effect.
Yields flat frequency
response.
Setting range:
2 6 3 0
(26 – 30)
Higher values result in faster
flanger modulation.
Higher values result in a
stronger high-range boost.
Setting range:
3 1 4 0
Setting range: (31 – 40)
Flanger and chorus are used
together. Higher values
Higher values result in a
result in faster flanger
higher boosted frequency.
modulation. Chorus is fixed.
4 1 5 0
Setting range: (41 – 50)
Higher values result in a
Doubling
stronger presence-range
Overlays the direct sound with
and low-range boost, giving
a short delay component,
a firm, solid sound.
creating the impression of
several players and making the
Phase Shift
sound more full-bodied.
Applies a phase-shifted
Can also be used together with
component to the direct sound.
the chorus effect.
The amount of shift varies
Setting range:
periodically, giving a
breathing effect.
Higher values result in longer
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Setting range: (P1 – P9)
Higher values result in a
stronger effect.
Doubling and chorus are
used together. Higher values
. result in longer doubling
delay time. Chorus is fixed.
Step
Randomly changing filter
creates an auto-arpeggio
effect. Can also be used
together with the chorus
effect.
S 1 S 6
Setting range:
Higher values result in faster
speed.
S 7 S 9
Setting range:
Step and chorus are used
together. Higher values
result in faster step speed.
Chorus is fixed.
Pitch Shift
Can be used as dual-voice
pitch shifter or as a pitch shift
+ chorus effect.
1 1-octave down pitch shift
sound is mixed in.
2 5-step down harmony is
mixed in.
3
5-step down harmony and
chorus are mixed in.
4
4-step up harmony is
mixed in.
5
4-step up harmony and
chorus are mixed in.
6
1-octave up pitch shift
sound is mixed in.
7
Slight up/down shift sound
is mixed in, for low-
fluctuation chorus effect
4-step up/down harmony
is mixed in, for dual-voice
pitch shift
9 1-octave up/down pitch
shift sound is mixed in, for
dual-voice pitch shift.
Using FP01 connected to
CONTROL IN jack, pitch
can be controlled to two
octaves down.
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Using FP01 connected to
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CONTROL IN jack,
EFFECT OFF=
harmony can be controlled
to one octave up.
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(2) Use the VALUE + / - keys (3) When the 8th parameter cursor LED
to adjust the parameter. is flashing, press the EDIT key to return
to the Play mode.
DLY/REV module
Delay
Conventional digital delay
with a delay time of up to 370
ms. By monitoring this effect
in stereo, you can achieve a
ping-pong delay.
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Setting range: (d1 – d9)
(C1 – C9)
Higher values result in longer
delay time.
Mix and feedback are also
optimized.
Hall Reverb
Simulates the acoustics of a
hall.
H 1 H 9
Setting range: (H1 – H9)
Higher values result in longer
reverb time.
Mix setting is also
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optimized.
(F1 – F6)
Room Reverb
Simulates the acoustics of a
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(F7 – F9)
room.
r 1 r 9
Setting range:
Setting range: (r1 – r9)
Higher values result in longer
reverb time.
Mix setting is also
optimized.
1 6
(d1 – d6)
7 9
(d7 – d9)
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Parameter setting shortcut
HINT
Normally, parameter values are set by tapping the
(S1 – S6) VALUE + or VALUE - key once for each increment.
To allow quick operation in effect modules which contain
more than one effect, you can use the shortcut function which
is activated by pressing both VALUE keys simultaneously. For
(S7 – S9)
example, if you are currently at the "Delay" parameter of the
DLY/REV module and the current setting is "d5", you would
need to press the VALUE + key 18 times to set the "Room"
effect to "r5". However, you can achieve the same effect by
activating the shortcut twice and then pressing the VALUE +
key 4 times.
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Volume control with FP01
HINT
When the optional expression pedal FP01 is
connected to the CONTROL IN jack, it can also be
used for adjusting the output volume of the 505. However, if
the COMP module parameter is set to a range which activates
pedal wah or if the MOD module pitch shift parameter is set
to pedal pitch (Pu or Pd), this setting has priority and the
pedal controls the effect.
In other cases, the pedal controls the volume between the EQ
module and the MOD module. As opposed to a volume pedal
connected after the 505, the level can be adjusted without
affecting the sonic impression of reverb and delay effects.
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Master level adjustment
HINT
The 505 also lets you set the overall output level,
separately from individual patch levels.
The master level can be adjusted in Play mode, as follows.
Keep both VALUE keys depressed for at least 1 second. The
current master level is then shown on the display for 1 second.
While the level is displayed, you can use the VALUE + / - keys
to change it. The setting range is 0 - 50. At "40", the level is
identical to the individual patch level.
The master level setting is not stored by the unit. After the
power has been turned off, the master level must be set again.
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PATCH Level
Patch Level
Allows setting the level of
individual patches.
This setting is stored for each
patch like the effect
parameters.
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Setting range: (1 – 30)
Higher values result in
higher level.