Zoom 8080 manual

Operation Manual ® CONTROL PEDAL CONTROL PEDAL CONTROL SWITCH DECREASE –(TAP/HOLD) INCREASE USER FUNCTION BANK MAX CONTROL SWITCH INDICATOR 1/2 MIN BLINK (DLY:TAP) COMP EFF1 DIST EQ EFF2 EFF3 DLY REV TOTAL GROUP COMPARE STORE (EXECUTE) EDIT EXIT UTILITY PAGE TYPE –+ PRESENCE OUTPUT 34 12 MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN FINE TUNE GROUP.BANK :US[...]

Thank you for selecting the ZOOM SUPER PLAYER 8080 (hereafter simply called the " 8080 "). The 8080 is a sophisticated multi-effect device with the following features and functions: • 47 types of high-quality single effects produced by two new-generation Zoom DSP ZFx-2 chips. Up to 10 effects can be combined for simultaneous use, with f[...]

The pages explaining operation steps are organized as follows. The following symbols are used in this manual. [Note] Important warnings and information about points to consider and possible problems [Hint] Additional information regarding useful and convenient functions and usage steps [Refer to p. ] I ndicates a page where related information can [...]

In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. This symbol[...]

Basic Operation Names of Parts •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 Top Panel View ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••?[...]

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■ 6 Basic Operation Names of Parts CONTROL PEDAL CONTROL PEDAL CONTROL SWITCH DECREASE –(TAP/HOLD) INCREASE USER FUNCTION BANK MAX CONTROL SWITCH INDICATOR 1/2 MIN BLINK (DLY:TAP) COMP EFF1 DIST EQ EFF2 EFF3 DLY REV TOTAL GROUP COMPARE STORE (EXECUTE) EDIT EXIT UTILITY PAGE TYPE –+ PRESENCE OUTPUT 34 12 MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN FINE TU[...]

7 ■ 8080 Basic Operation Connection Examples MODEL 8080 ZOOM CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN/FABRIQUE AU JAPON Super SERIAL NO. INPUT GAIN INPUT HML SEND RETURN +4dB –20dB EXTERNAL DIST OUTPUT PHONES R L/MONO EXT CTRL OUT +4dB –20dB DC9V1.0A POWER MIDI OUT L/MONO OUTPUT EXTERNAL CONTROL FOOT SWITCH INPUT EXTERNAL DIST SEND IN OUT INPUT L OUTPUT R O[...]

This section explains what the 8080 is and what it can do. You will also find explanations of some important terms here. The 8080 is a multi-effect device made up of eight different effect modules (effect blocks). Each effect module acts like a single compact effect. The following modules are available: • COMP ••••••••••••[...]

The 8080 has the following three main operation modes: • Play mode •••••••••••• In this mode, you select patches and use them for playing. You can also temporarily turn effects off, tune your instrument, and perform some other functions. • Edit mode •••••••••••• In this mode, you can edit (change)[...]

The Play mode is the basic operation mode of the 8080, in which you select patches and use them while playing your instrument. When the 8080 is turned on, the Play mode is automatically activated and patch number 1 of the USER group/bank 0 is selected. In Play mode, the beacon, display, and effect keys show the following information. The patch name[...]

Use the to select a bank from 0-9. In this condition, the patch is not yet selected. BANK / switches P0 P9 Use the 1-5 to select the patch number . The indicator of the foot switch lights up and the respective patch becomes active. Foot switches 3 11 ■ Basic Operation In Play mode, you can select from among 100 patches (one PRESET group A-C with [...]

Each patch of the 8080 is made up of several effect modules. Use the effect keys to switch the desired modules on and off. ■ 12 Basic Operation Ef fect Module On/Off Switching Press any that is lit (except the TOT AL key). In Play mode, the keys of effect modules that are currently active are lit, and the keys of modules that are currently inacti[...]

13 ■ Basic Operation T o set the 8080 to the mute condition, press the 1-5 whose LED is lit (i.e. the pedal switch that was used to choose the current patch) for one second or more. The output of the 8080 is cut off and the indicator of the foot switch flashes. 1' Press the once more to turn the patch back on again. Normal Play mode can also[...]

The 8080 incorporates an auto-chromatic tuner which makes it easy to tune your guitar. This function can be used when the 8080 is in the bypass/mute condition. ■ 14 Basic Operation Using the Auto tuner function Press the 1-5 whose LED is lit (i.e. the pedal switch that was used to choose the current patch) to set the 8080 to the bypass or mute co[...]

15 ■ Basic Operation Press the 1-5 whose LED is lit (i.e. the pedal switch that was used to choose the current patch) to set the 8080 to the bypass or mute condition. 1 Select the pitch with 4. The indication "TUNER CALIB" appears on the display, along with the current value. Calibration is possible within the range from 435 to 445 Hz. [...]

You can set the level independently for each patch. This is useful for example to differentiate between lead sound and rhythm sound. ■ 16 Basic Operation Adjusting the patch level In Play mode, move the 2 . The value of "LVL" changes. Data entry knob 1 Adjust data 2 to a suitable level while playing your instrument. 2 CONTROL PEDAL CONT[...]

Editing a Patch (Edit Mode Operation) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18 Activating the Edit mode •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••?[...]

In the Edit mode, you can change the parameters of the various effects, to create your own sound effects. ■ 18 Advanced Operation Activating the Edit mode In Play mode, select the patch you want to edit. ("Selecting a patch" p. 11). 1 Press the . The 8080 enters the Edit mode. Pressing any effect key will cause the key indicator to flas[...]

19 ■ Advanced Operation In Edit mode, display, and effect keys show the following information. In Edit mode, each effect module except for the TOTAL module has two pages of parameter indications. Use the UTILITY/PAGE key to switch between these pages. Indications in Edit mode PIT PtL=+12 BIL=50 é PtR=+24 BIR=50 Parameter Display Effect type Para[...]

The most simple form of editing is switching effect modules on and off. This is performed with the effect keys. ■ 20 Advanced Operation Switching modules on and of f Use the to select the effect module to be switched on or off. The effect key flashes. If the selected effect module is on, the parameters of that module are shown on the display. If [...]

21 ■ Advanced Operation Use the to select the effect module to be edited. Effect keys 1 Use the to switch the effect type. When effect modules are switched, the corresponding parameter on the display also changes. TYPE -/+ keys 2 Use the 1-4 to change the parameter settings. The parameters shown on the display are allocated to the data entry knob[...]

During editing, you can temporarily revert to the original condition of the patch, to quickly evaluate the changes you have made. This is called the Compare function. ■ 22 Advanced Operation Comparing an edited patch with its original condition In Edit mode, press the . The indication "CMPR" appears on the display and the edited paramet[...]

23 ■ Advanced Operation Press the . STORE/EXECUTE key 1 Use the and the to select the store destination. If no selection is made, the current bank and patch number will be used. Foot switches BANK / switches 2 Press the once more. The display briefly changes as shown below and the store process is carried out. The 8080 then reverts to Play mode. [...]

Using CONTROL pedals 1 and 2 to continuously adjust parameters such as volume or wah can be very effective during a performance. To do this, the following steps are required. • In the TOTAL module, select the effect module to be assigned to CONTROL pedal 1 and 2. • Within the selected effect module, select the parameter to be controlled and the[...]

25 ■ Advanced Operation Press the once to display the RTM parameter . Except for the TOTAL and EQ modules, page 2 of every effect module includes the RTM parameter. "RTM" (RTM destination) stands for the parameter to be controlled by RTM. "DIR" (RTM direction) stands for the direction in which the parameter is to be controlled[...]

The CONTROL switches can be used with the RTM function to alter parameters in discrete steps. This lets you easily and quickly adjust distortion or overdrive intensity, flanger speed etc. during a performance. To use the CONTROL switches for adjusting effect parameters, the following steps are required. • In the TOTAL module, select the effect mo[...]

27 ■ Advanced Operation If desired, stor e the patch. ("Storing an edited patch" p. 23). 4 Operate the while playing the instrument. Pressing the INCREASE switch increases the parameter value in discrete steps, and pressing the DECREASE switch decreases it. The current setting can be verified with the CONTROL SWITCH INDICATOR. CONTROL s[...]

The DECREASE CONTROL switch can be used to set the delay time of the delay module by tapping. To do this, the following steps are required. • In the TOTAL module, select the DLY effect module to be assigned to the CONTROL switches. • Within the DLY effect module, set the CSW parameter to "Tap". ■ 28 Advanced Operation T apping input[...]

29 ■ Advanced Operation Use 4 to set the CSW parameter to "T ap". Data entry knob 6 If desired, stor e the patch. In Play mode, if a patch for which tap input is possible is selected, the panel indicators flash as follows. ("Storing an edited patch" p. 23). 7 While playing your instrument, tap the DECREASE twice in the desired[...]

Using the CONTROL switches, you can cause the 8080 to sample and hold a guitar phrase. To do this, the following steps are required. • In the TOTAL module, select the DLY effect module to be assigned to the CONTROL switches. • Within the DLY effect module, set the effect type to "HLD". ■ 30 Advanced Operation Delay hold CONTROL PEDA[...]

31 ■ Advanced Operation Adjust other delay parameters as requir ed. 6 If desired, stor e the patch. The TAP indicator of the DECREASE CONTROL switch will go out. ("Storing an edited patch" p. 23). 7 While playing your instrument, press the DECREASE at the start of the phrase to be sampled. The phrase is sampled for the length of the pre[...]

In Utility mode, you can set parameters which apply to all patches. ■ 32 Advanced Operation Switching between Utility mode and Play mode In Play mode, press the . The 8080 enters the Utility mode. UTILITY/PAGE key 1 Keep pressing the until the desired page is displayed. The Utility mode has nine pages. UTILITY/PAGE key 2 Use the 1-4 to change set[...]

33 ■ Advanced Operation The 8080 incorporates an amp simulator that is separate from the effect modules in the patches. Using the amp simulator yields realistic guitar amp sound also when listening through headphones or audio speakers. Pages 1 and 2 of the Utility mode serve for setting amp simulator parameters. The USER FUNCTION switch can be pr[...]

The pedals and foot switches of the 8080 can be used to send MIDI control change messages from the MIDI OUT jack. Pages 4 through 6 of the Utility mode serve to make MIDI settings, such as selecting the MIDI channel and control change numbers. ■ 34 Advanced Operation MIDI settings: pages 4 - 6 MIDI CTRLchg CH= 4 CP1= CP2= 34 12 MAX MIN MAX MIN MA[...]

35 ■ Advanced Operation Foot switch settings: pages 7, 8 When the 8080 is in Manual mode or Edit mode, foot switches 1-5 can be used to switch effect modules on and off. Pages 7 and 8 of the Utility mode serve to assign modules to the various switches. Fsw ASSIGN: SW1= 7 SW2= SW3= 34 12 MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN q we PAGE 7 q we Fsw ASSIGN:[...]

■ 36 Advanced Operation In Play mode, press the three times to call up the page shown below . This is the page for selecting the function of the USER FUNCTION switch. UTILITY/PAGE key 1 V erify that the "USER FUNCTION=" item is set to "MANUAL". If not, use Data entry knob 2 to select the setting. 2 Press the four times to call[...]

37 ■ Advanced Operation Use 2-4 to select effect modules for 1-3. Foot switches Data entry knobs 4 Press the once more to call up the page shown below . This is the page for selecting the effect modules to be assigned to foot switches 4 and 5. UTILITY/PAGE key 5 Use 3 and 4 to select effect modules for 4 and 5. Foot switches Data entry knobs 6 Fs[...]

■ 38 Advanced Operation Using the USER FUNCTION switch to call up a bank or patch In Play mode, press the three times to call up the page shown below . UTILITY/PAGE key 1 Use 2 to set the "USER FUNCTION=" item to "BANK" or "P A TCH". "BANK" "PATCH" Data entry knob 2 If "BANK" was selecte[...]

39 ■ Advanced Operation Press the two times. The Utility mode settings are stored and the unit returns to the Play mode. STORE/EXECUTE key 4 Press the while playing the instrument in Play mode. The preset bank number or patch number will be called up. USER FUNCTION switch 5 If Utility mode settings are not stored, they will remain active only unt[...]

■ 40 Advanced Operation Using the USER FUNCTION switch to select PRESET A/B/C In Play mode, press the three times to call up the page shown below . This is the page for selecting the function of the USER FUNCTION switch. UTILITY/PAGE key 1 Use 2 to set the "USER FUNCTION=" item to "PRESET". Data entry knob 2 Press the two time[...]

41 ■ Advanced Operation Connect the device in the loop of the 8080 ( p. 7). EXTERNAL DIST SEND / RETURN jack 1 Activate the Edit mode and select "EXT" (external distortion) as the effect type of the DIST module. 2 If requir ed, set the "BST" (booster type), "SND" (send level), and "L VL" (signal level for n[...]

Press the three times. UTILITY/PAGE key 4 Some guitar amplifiers allow channel switching or on/off switching of built-in effects by an external foot switch. By connecting the foot switch jack of such an amplifier with the EXTERNAL CONTROL jack on the 8080, the amplifier can be controlled within a patch of the 8080. ■ 42 Advanced Operation Control[...]

43 ■ Advanced Operation Use the to select one of the four combinations shown below . Display Ring Tip R(s) T(s) Short Short R(o) T(o) Open Open R(o) T(s) Open Short R(s) T(o) Short Open TYPE -/+ keys 5 Store the patch as requir ed. ("Storing an edited patch" p. 23). When this patch is selected, channel selection or effect on/off switchi[...]

■ 44 Advanced Operation Retur ning the 8080 to the factory default condition T ur n the 8080 off. (T ur n the amplifier volume to minimum.) 1 T ur n the 8080 on while holding the depressed. STORE/EXECUTE key 2 Press the once more. The 8080 goes into standby for "ALL-INITIALIZE". STORE/EXECUTE key 3 T o carry out "ALL- INITIALIZE&qu[...]

Effect Modules of the 8080 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 46 CMP (Compressor) Module ••••?[...]

This section describes all effect types and parameters contained in the various effect modules. The 8080 has eight effect modules, comprising the effect types shown in the table below. Effect modules and Effect types The signal flow among the effect modules is as follows. ■ 46 Effect Types and Parameters Ef fect Modules of the 8080 COMP Compresso[...]

This module provides compression of the input signal to allow sustain effects without overload and to make the sound more uniform. A standard compressor with natural-sounding sustain. Recreates a compressor type highly popular among fusion guitarists in the seventies and eighties. The limiter serves to keep the level below a certain threshold, crea[...]

This module contains equalizer effects and wah/modulation effects with strong characteristics. It can be inserted before or after the DIST module. Parametric equalizer with high-range enhancer. Recreation of an ever-popular vintage-type pedal wah. Recreates a vintage auto-wah sound cherished by fusion and funk musicians in the seventies and eightie[...]

Standard auto-wah effect where wah depends on picking intensity. Sound effect with a distinct undulation. Recreates a phaser type made popular by fusion guitarists in the seventies and eighties. Recreates a vintage-type vibe effect where the intensity and speed depends on the pedal action. Adds a 1-octave or 2-octave lower component to the original[...]

This module contains ten different distortion and overdrive effects, including one for control of external distortion devices and a unique "Acoustic" effect that turns the sound of an electric guitar into that of an acoustic guitar. ZNR (Zoom Noise Reduction) is also available in this module. This effect type serves for control of a devic[...]

Effect with a crunch type sound that is well suited to rhythm guitar. Recreates the kind of effect that first introduced the concept of overdrive. Characteristic tube amplifier type overdrive. Overdrive with a solid body. BsOD: Blues Overdrive TbOD: T ube Overdrive V -OD: V intage Overdrive RHY : Rhythm 51 ■ Effect Types and Parameters UTILITY PA[...]

Recreates a popular vintage distortion effect with wild character. Recreates a vintage distortion effect that took the world by storm: hard stacked-amp type distortion. Recreates the archetypical fuzz sound. VFzB: Vintage Fuzz B VDSM: Vintage Distortion M VDSP: Vintage Distortion P ■ 52 Effect Types and Parameters UTILITY PAGE VFzB SUS= EQ= LVL= [...]

Recreates a popular, solid-sounding fuzz effect. Distortion with prominent midrange, ideal for lead guitar. Distortion effect most suitable for heavy metal, with strong emphasis on bass and treble. MTL: Metal Distortion LEAD: Lead Driver VFzF: Vintage Fuzz F 53 ■ Effect Types and Parameters UTILITY PAGE VFzF FUZ= LVL= ZNR= VFzF RTMå DIR= 34 12 M[...]

This is an equalizer module for providing tonal compensation. This parametric equalizer allows boost and cut in three bands (high, mid, low). Q is fixed for each band. 3-EQ: 3-Band Equalizer ■ 54 Effect Types and Parameters COMP EFF1 DIST EQ EFF2 EFF3 DLY REV TOTAL EQ Module UTILITY PAGE 3-EQ HiG= Hif= MdG= Mdf= 3-EQ LoG= Lof= LVL= 34 12 MAX MIN [...]

This module contains modulation-type effects for changing the pitch and creating special effects. Allows changing the pitch in real time with a pedal. There are 16 pitch change patterns. When "DIR" (RTM Direction) is set to "NML", the 16 pitch change patterns work as shown below. This effect divides the original sound into two c[...]

This special effect adds a predelay to the pitch shifter, with the repeated sound being gradually shifted in pitch. This is an intelligent pitch shifter which divides the original sound into two components (L and R) and creates diatonic harmonies with different scales for the two sides. HPS: 2-voice Harmonized Pitch Shifter PitD: Pitch Shifter -Del[...]

This effect detects the picking intensity and accordingly bends the pitch up or down. This effect has two selectable types: slow attack for automatically creating a "violin" playing style, and dynamic filter which opens up according to picking intensity and emphasizes the low or high frequencies. This a ring modulator effect which produce[...]

This module contains conventional modulation-type effects such as flanger and chorus. Characteristic flanger effect indispensable for jet sound. Recreates a vintage flanger effect that has been extensively used by hard rock musicians. Phaser effect which allows detailed manual settings. This chorus effect lends body and ambience to the sound. The t[...]

Recreates a traditional guitar chorus effect. Vibrato effect with periodically altered pitch. This effect creates an auto-arpeggio sound by randomly changing the filter action. This effect can be used as tremolo effect or as an automatic stereo panpot. P AN: T remolo/Pan STEP: Step VBRT : Vibrato VCHO: Vintage Chorus 2 59 ■ Effect Types and Param[...]

This module provides four types of delay effects including ultra-long delay of up to 4 seconds and an analog-type delay. This is a traditional delay effect with delay times up to 4 seconds. You can select monaural delay or ping-pong delay. Using one of the CONTROL switches, tapping input of delay time is possible. This delay effect uses two delay t[...]

This delay effect samples a phrase and repeats it. When the CONTROL switch is pressed once, the sound is sampled for the preset delay time. Pressing the CONTROL switch again causes the phrase to be repeated. Vintage analog delay type sound with depth and body. V ANA: Vintage Analog Delay HOLD: Hold Delay 61 ■ UTILITY PAGE VANA TIM= (ms) FB= Mix= [...]

This effect module contains three types of stereo reverberation effects. This effect recreates the reverberation of a concert hall. This effect recreates the reverberation of a room (in a studio). This is a stereo delay effect where the delay sound alternates between right and left. It can also be switched to mono. PPD: Ping-Pong Delay ROOM: Reverb[...]

Strictly speaking, this module is not an effect module, but it serves for setting various parameters for the CONTROL pedals and CONTROL switches. It also contains settings for the seamless function, for editing patch names and for other parameters that affect all patches. The module has five pages which are switched with the UTILITY/PAGE key. Deter[...]

The control output can be used to switch channels at a guitar amplifier. Use the TYPE -/+ keys to switch the settings, as shown below. Display Ring Tip Short Short Open Open Open Short Short Open Use the data entry knobs and the TYPE -/+ keys to add or edit a patch name of up to 8 characters. Page 4: External control output settings Page 4: Externa[...]

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8080 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION 1. TRANSMITTED DATA 1) CHANNEL VOICE MESSAGES STATUS SECOND THIRD DESCRIPTION 1011 nnnn 0ccc cccc 0vvv vvvv CONTROL CHANGE CONTROL PEDAL 1 0ccc cccc 0vvv vvvv ccc cccc : Control No. 1-31 (Selectable, memorized. Default 7) vvv vvvv : Control Value (0-127) CONTROL PEDAL 2 0ccc cccc 0vvv vvvv ccc cccc : Control No. 1-31 (Selec[...]

• Effect programs 47 (45 effect types + amp simulator + ZNR) • Effect modules 8 + AMP + ZNR • Patch memory capacity USER: 0 banks x 5 = 50 (read and write) PRESET: 3 groups (A,B,C) x 10 banks x 5 = 150 (read only) Total 200 patches • Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz • A/D converter 18 bit, 128 times oversampling, bitstream type • D/A convert[...]

■ 68 APPENDIX T r oubleshooting Symptom Check Remedy No sound or very low volume • Are shielded cables connected properly? Make connections as described in "Connections" and then turn the unit on. • Is the guitar connected pr operly to the INPUT jack of the 8080 and the amplifier to the OUTPUT jack of the 8080? Make connections as d[...]

[ MULTI EFFECTOR ] Date : 1. August. 1996 [ Model 8080 ] MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.00 Tr ansmitted Recognized Remarks Function • • • Basic Default 1 – 16 X Memorized Channel Change 1 – 16 X Default 3 X Mode Messages XX Altered ***************** Note X Number True voice ***************** X Velocity Note ON XX Note OFF XX After [...]

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