Zoom 508 - Manual (Page 2)

• PATCH
A group of the settings for a certain effect type is called a PATCH. The 508 comes with 24 preset
patches which can be changed (edited) by the user.
• BANK
The 508 calls up patches in sets of four, called a "bank".
The 508 has memory capacity for 24 patches. At the factory, these are programmed with
recommended settings. The user can freely change the contents of any patch, and it is also
possible to restore the factory settings.
What Are Banks and Patches? PATCH LIST
Seamless Function
Controls, Functions and Connections
With conventional delay and multi-effect units, the sound cuts off unnaturally when patches are
switched.
For example, when switching from a solo performance using a long delay to a patch with a short
delay for backing, the delay of the previous patch stops abruptly the instant before the next patch
starts, causing the reverberation to sound unnatural.
This type of problem experienced by guitarists is solved by the 508's revolutionary seamless
function. This function holds the delay sound of the previous patch after it has been switched, so
that the transition from one patch to the next is performed smoothly.
The seamless function can be used in two ways. One method is to leave the time for the delay
sound as it is set in the patch. The other method is to force the delay sound to decrease at the
timing decided by the seamless function.
It is not necessarily preferable to leave the seamless function on normally. Rather, it should be
switched on and off to suit the musical circumstances under which patches are switched. (The
on/off status of the seamless function can be stored for each patch.)
By combining the seamless and hold functions, you can perform solo by using new patches while
holding the riff and rhythm pattern (repeat playback). For details, see [12. Effect Parameters] .
Conventional patch switching
Patch is switched
PATCH 1 PATCH 2
Sound is cut
Seamless function
Patch is switched
PATCH 1 PATCH 2
PATCH 1 delay
The delay sound of PATCH 1
overlaps the sound of PATCH 2
STORE
EDIT
TUNER CAL.
EDIT VAL.
BANK
+
–
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INPUT DC 9V CONTROL IN OUTPUT
300mA [PHONES]
UP DOWN
BYPASS
SEAMLESS MODE
HOLD/TAP
EFFECT MIX
TONE
FEEDBACK
BANK HOLD
(x100mS)
(x1mS)
DLY TIME
•DELAY •TWIN DELAY
•ECHO •TMULTI TAP
DELAY TYPE
OUTPUT INPUT
Front Panel
Rear Panel
TUNER indicator
In the 508, this indicator shows that the tuner is active, and it serves as a
gauge for fine tuning your instrument.
• BATTERY EMPTY WARNING display
When the unit is powered from the battery, this indicator begins flashing
to warn that the battery is running low.
STORE key
When the contents of patches are to be stored, this key is used for putting
the unit in store standby status and to execute the store function.
• Setting of direct load function
When the STORE key is pressed for at least 1 second during Play mode
(during performance), the direct load function can be switched on or off.
[For details, see 10. Patch Switching (Application: Direct Load OFF).]
EDIT key (for creating your own patches)
This key serves to toggle between the Play mode and Edit mode (mode
for creating patches to suit your taste).
In Edit mode, this key can be used to select the effect parameters you
wish to change. Also, when the effect parameter HOLD/TAP is selected,
press this EDIT key to return from the Edit mode to the Play mode.
• Setting of bank hold function
When the EDIT key is held down for at least 1 second in Play mode, the
bank hold function is turned on or off. [For details, see 9. Patch
Switching (Application: Bank Hold ON).]
INPUT jack
Serves for connecting the guitar.
When the unit is powered by the battery, this jack also functions as the
power on/off switch. The 508 is powered on by plugging a shielded cable
into this jack. When the unit is not in use, the cable should be
disconnected to prevent battery drain.
DC IN (AC adapter) jack
Serves for connecting an AC adapter (Zoom AD-0006) which delivers 9
VDC, 300 mA with a "center minus" plug configuration. The 508 is
powered on by plugging an AC adapter into this jack.
CONTROL IN jack
When the optional FP01 expression pedal and FS01 foot switch are
connected to this jack it can serve as the external control jack.
When the optional expression pedal FP01 is connected, it can serve for
controlling the mix level of the effect.
When the optional foot switch FS01 is connected, chorus can be switched
on or off externally.
DISPLAY
Displays information required to operate the 508.
• Play mode
Displays the selected bank (A-F) and patch (1-4).
• Edit mode
Displays the value of the selected effect parameter.
• Bypass/Tuner mode
Shows the pitch of the input signal.
PARAMETER CURSOR indicator
• Play mode
The status of the DELAY indicator and the SEAMLESS indicator
(illuminated, flashing, or off) shows whether the effect module and the
Seamless function are on or off respectively.
• Edit mode
The status of the DELAY indicator and the SEAMLESS indicator
(illuminated or off) shows whether the effect module and the Seamless
function are on or off respectively. Also, the effect parameter selected for
editing flashes.
• Bypass/Tuner mode
Indicators function as tuning meter.
VALUE +/- keys
• Play mode
The keys serve for bank switching.
• Edit mode
The keys serve for changing the effect parameter.
• Bypass/Tuner mode
The keys serve for setting the tuner reference pitch (calibration).
PATCH UP (right)/DOWN (left) pedals
• Play mode
The pedals serve for patch switching. Pressing both pedals
simultaneously activates the Bypass/Tuner mode.
• Edit mode
The pedals serve for selecting effect parameters. Also, when a parameter
other than Hold/Tap is currently selected, pressing both pedals
simultaneously activates the hold function (for extending the delay
sound) and tap function (for setting the delay time in the intervals
between pressing the foot switch).
• Bypass/Tuner mode
Pressing either pedal cancels the Bypass/Tuner mode to return to Play
mode.
OUTPUT jack
This jack is for the output signal from the 508. You can connect either a
single guitar amplifier, using a monaural shielded cable, or two guitar
amplifiers, using a Y-type stereo shielded cable, or a pair of stereo
headphones. If the volume level is low when using headphones, use
headphones with low impedance (32 ohms or less).
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3 4
6
BANK A
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK b
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK C
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK d
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK E
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK F
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
PATCH PATCH NAME COMMENT
LEAD DELAY
SPACY ARPEGGIO
SOUND ON SOUND
JAZZ CLUB
MUTE CUTTING
DEEP OLD DELAY
ODD METER
WARM WRAP
DOTTED EIGHT
SWEET TONE TRIPLET
EDGE DELAY
HOLLOW BODY
BRIGHT DELAY
RHYTHM BOUNCE
ETHNIC
MY ROOM
150 BPM
SHADOW
SHORT REVERB
HQ DUBBLING
4 SEC DELAY
SOFT ECHO
COMB FILTER
SHORT ECHO 1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
BANK
A
b
C
d
E
F
Long delay for lead play
Fantastic effect by twin delay
Play Brian's harmony
Room ambience for jazz guitar
Good for muted cutting play
Old fashioned echo sound
Progressive rock?
Warm echo sound
Makes dotted eighth note
Makes triplet rhythm
Enhanced effect
Makes acoustic feel sound using comb filter
Long delay effect with bright tone
Play sixteenth single
Imagine Arabian desert
Room ambience using stereo echo
Playing quarter note makes eighth note
70's echo sound
Small reverberation effect
Fat doubling effect, good for distortion sound
Ultra long delay with much feedback
Analog feeling echo sound
Intense comb filter effect
Short echo sound for global use