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Operation Manual © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited. EB2.fm 1 ページ ２００５年７月２７日 水曜日 午後４時１５分[...]
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ZOOM B2 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prev ented. 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 [...]
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ZOOM B2 3 Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions ....................... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................2 Usage Precautions ........................................................................ 2 Features ..................................................................................[...]
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ZOOM B2 4 Features Thank you for selecting the ZOOM B2 (hereafter simply called the " B2 "). The B2 is a multi effect processor with the following features and functions. ● Latest technology for outstanding performance 96 kHz / 24 bit sampling (with 32 bit internal processing) assures excellent sound quality. The B2 carves out a sonic o[...]
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ZOOM B2 5 LO EQ ZNR/MIX DRIVE/SYNTH COMP/LIMIT WAH/EFX MOD/SFX HI EQ DELAY REVERB IN OUT Terms Used in This Manual This section explains some important terms that are used throughout the B2 documentation. ■ Effect module As shown in the illustration above, the B2 can be thought of as a combination of several single effects. Each of these effects [...]
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ZOOM B2 6 Controls and Functions / Connections Module selector Top Panel Rear Panel Switches between play mode and edit mode. In edit mode, the knob selects the module for operation. [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches These switches are used for selecting patches, switching effect modules on and off, controlling the tuner, and other functions. [STORE] key S[...]
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Controls and Functions / Connections ZOOM B2 7 Parameter knobs 1 - 3 These knobs allow changing the level of effect parameters or of the overall patch. During rhythm playback, the knobs let you select a pattern, set the tempo, and adjust the rhythm volume. [TAP] key Allows manual input of time related effect parameter values such as delay time, and[...]
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ZOOM B2 8 Selecting a Patch A1 HINT Tu rn power on Set the B2 to play mode Use a shielded cable with mono phone plug to connect the bass guitar to the [INPUT] jack of the B2. When using the B2 with the AC adapter , plug the adapter into the outlet and plug the cable from the adapter into the [DC IN] jack on the B2. Tu rn the bass guitar amplifier o[...]
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Selecting a Patch ZOOM B2 9 Adjust tone and volume To adjust the effect sound and volume levels in play mode, the Parameter knobs 1 – 3 can be used. Each knob controls a specific parameter . When you turn a Parameter knob, the corresponding LED lights up and the display briefly shows the current value of the respective parameter . NOTE • If the[...]
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ZOOM B2 10 Using the Tuner A8 B P MT Switch to bypass or mute Setting the B2 to the bypass state In play mode, press both [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches together briefly and release. Setting the B2 to the mute state In play mode, press both [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches together and hold for at least 1 second. When you press both [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches t[...]
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Using the Tuner ZOOM B2 11 A8 4 0 42 NOTE Pitch is high Pitch is correct Indication turns faster the more the pitch is off Pitch is low Tu ne other strings in the same way. The right side of the display shows a symbol that indicates by how much the tuning is off. When you turn the B2 off and on again, the refer ence pitch setting will be reset to 4[...]
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ZOOM B2 12 Set the B2 to play mode If the Module selector is set to a position other than "PLA Y", set it to "PLA Y". Start the rhythm function Select a rhythm pattern To start the rhythm function, press the RHYTHM [ R / P ] key. To continuously switch rhythm patterns, turn Parameter knob 1. To select the next higher or next low[...]
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Using the Rhythm Function ZOOM B2 13 2 5 2 04 0 Dot is shown T empo = 120 BPM T empo =240 BPM Dots are shown Adjust the rhythm volume To adjust the rhythm volume, turn Parameter knob 3. Adjust the tempo To continuously change the rhythm tempo, turn Parameter knob 2. To manually specify the rhythm tempo, hit the [T AP] key at least three times in th[...]
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ZOOM B2 14 Editing a Patch The patches of the B2 can be freely edited by changing the effect parameter settings. Try editing the currently selected patch to create your own sound. A G O F Select the effect module Tu rn the Module selector to select the effect module to edit. The following settings are available. To switch an effect module on and of[...]
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Editing a Patch ZOOM B2 15 S B 5 5 T erminate the edit mode To terminate the edit mode and re tur n to the play mode, set the Module selector to the "PLA Y" position. Select the effect type To switch the effect type of the selected module, use the BANK [-]/[+] keys. Change the parameter value To change the setting value of effect paramete[...]
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ZOOM B2 16 Storing/Copying Patches An edited patch can be stored in a bank of the user area (A – d). It is also possible to store an existing patch in another location to create a copy. A 0 D 0 In play mode or edit mode, press the [STORE] key The bank and patch number are shown on the display as a flashing indication. NOTE Patches of banks in the[...]
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Storing/Copying Patches ZOOM B2 17 D 4 D 4 To cancel the store pr ocess To cancel the store pr ocess, operate the Module selector before pr essing the [STORE] key again ( ). Press the [STORE] key once more When the store/copy pr ocess is completed, the B2 returns to the previous mode, with the target patch being selected. Specify the store/copy tar[...]
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ZOOM B2 18 Foot switch pressed Pressed again Original sound Delay sound Hold Using an Optional Foot Switch or Pedal The B2 is equipped with a [CONTROL IN] jack designed for connection of an optional foot switch or expression pedal. This section explains how to use these accessories. Using the foot switch (FS01) Connecting the optional foot switch F[...]
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Using an Optional Foot Switch or Pedal ZOOM B2 19 HINT • For information on effect parameters supporting the tap function, see pages 23 – 29. • To use the hold function, an effect type that supports the hold function must be selected in the patch. For details, see pages 23 – 29. • While the delay module is set to hold or mute, the dot in [...]
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ZOOM B2 20 Restoring Factory Defaults In the factory default condition, the patches of the user area (A0 – d9) contain the same settings as the patches of the preset area (00 – 39). Even after overwriting the user patches, their original content can be restored in a single operation ("All Initialize" function). 1. Turn the B2 on while[...]
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ZOOM B2 21 AUTO WAH AUTO RESONANCE FILTER OCTAVE TREMOLO PHASER RING MODULATOR DEFRET PEDAL WAH COMPRESSOR LIMITER AMPEG SUPER BASS SWR ACOUSTIC BASSMAN HARTKE TRACE ELLIOT TUBE PRE SANSAMP TS9 ODB-3 MXR BASS D.I+ FUZZ FACE STDSYN SYNTLK MONO SYN HALL ROOM SPRING DELAY PINGPONG- DELAY ECHO HI EQ HI PARAMETRIC EQ LO EQ LO PARAMETRIC EQ ZNR CHORUS ST[...]
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ZOOM B2 22 Effect Types and Parameters DELA Y DELAY module This is a delay module which allows long delay times and use of the hold function. dL DELAY This is a delay with a maximum setting of 5000 ms. Pd PINGPONG DELAY This is a ping-pong type delay where the delay sound alternates between left and right. EC ECHO This effect simulates a tape echo [...]
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Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM B2 23 COMP/LIMIT COMP/LIMIT (Compressor/Limiter) module This module includes a compressor that keeps the overall signal level within a certain range by attenuating high-level signal components or boosting low-level signal components, and a limiter that suppresses peak components. CP COMPRESSOR The compressor attenua[...]
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Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM B2 24 tr TREMOLO This effect periodically varies the volume. DEPTH 0 – 98, 1.0 RATE 0 – 50 WAVE u0 – u9, d0 – d9, t0 – t9 Adjusts the modulation depth. Adjusts the effect rate. Allows selection of the modulation wav eform. A vailable settings are "u" (rising sawtooth), "d" (falling sa w[...]
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Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM B2 25 DRIVE/SYNTH DRIVE/SYNTH module This module provides special effects such as 13 types of amp and stomp box simulations and a synth bass sound. The mixing balance of original sound and effect sound/synth sound, and the signal level after passing the module are adjusted with the ZNR/MIX module. * Manufacturer nam[...]
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Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM B2 26 MS MONO SYN (Mono Synth) This is a monophonic (single-note) bass synthesizer that detects the input signal pitch. CABINET oF, 1 – 3 VARI s1 – s5, p1 – p5, m1 – m5 DECAY 0 – 98, 1.0 Numeric settings select different cabinet types. Selects the wav eform type and sound variation. "s" produces [...]
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Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM B2 27 HI EQ HI EQ module This is an equalizer for the high frequency range. Y ou can select either a 3-band equalizer or parametric equalizer . HE HI EQ (High EQ) This is a 3-band equalizer that adjusts the frequency range above 1 kHz. 1kHz ±12 3kHz ±12 6kHz ±12 1 kHz, peaking type equalizer . 3 kHz, peaking type[...]
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Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM B2 28 PP PEDAL PITCH This effect allows using a pedal to shift the pitch in r eal time. COLOR See Table 3 MODE UP, dn TONE 0 – 10 Selects the type pitch change type effected by the pedal. Selects the direction of the pitch change. Adjusts the sound quality. T able 3 Vb VIBRATO Effect with automatic vibrato. DEPTH [...]
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Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM B2 29 HP HARMONIZED PITCH SHIFTER This is an intelligent pitch shifter that automatically generates harmonies accor ding to a preset key and scale. SCALE -6, -5, -4, -3, -m, m, 3, 4, 5, 6 KEY C, Co, d...b MIX 0 – 98, 1.0 Determines the interval for the pitch shifted sound (see T able 4). Determines the tonic for t[...]
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Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM B2 30 "UP" Maximum value Minimum value Maximum value Maximum value V alue set in patch V alue set in patch Minimum value Minimum value "DOWN" "HIGH" "LOW" RTM (Real Time Modulation): The effect parameter can be changed with the e xpression pedal in real time. CONTROL CONTROL m[...]
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ZOOM B2 31 Specifications Effect types 47 Effect modules Max. 9 simultaneous modules Patches User area: 10 patches x 4 banks Preset area: 10 patches x 4 banks Sampling frequency 96 kHz A/D converter 24 bit, 64 times oversampling D/A converter 24 bit, 128 times oversampling Signal processing 32 bit Frequency r esponse 20 Hz – 40 kHz +1 dB -3 dB (w[...]
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ZOOM CORPORA TION ITOHPIA Iwamotocho 2chome Bldg. 2F, 2-11-2, Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japan Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp B2 - 5000-1 B2 Preset Pattern # PatternName TimSig # PatternName TimSig 1 8beat_1 4/4 21 POP_3 4/4 2 8beat_2 4/4 22 DANCE_1 4/4 3 8beat_3 4/4 23 DANCE_2 4/4 4 8shufle 4/4 24 DANCE_3 4/4 5 16beat_1 4/4 25 DANCE[...]
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Category No. Patch name Description Main effect DEMO A0 ROCK Based on the ultimate rock bass amp, the AMPEG SVT, this sound is great both for bare finger playing and when using a pick. AMPEG A1 Heavy Comp Simulates the sound of a HARTKE HA3500 with 4.5XL that became the Will Lee trademark. COMP & HARTKE A2 No Holds Barred All-rounder distortion[...]