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Multi-Effects Processor Quick Guide You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/b1four_b1xfour). This page has files in PDF and ePub formats. The PDF file format is suitable for printing and viewing on a computer.
Audio device, etc. (Mac/Windows) HINT • If a dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) is connected, it can run on AC power. • Power for operation can also be supplied through the USB port. • By connecting an audio device, for example to the AUX IN jack, you can play along with another sound source.
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Selecting patch memories (MEMORY mode) is preloaded with 50 patch memories. Select patch memories to use in MEMORY mode. • Patch memories These store effect ON/OFF states and parameter setting values. Effects are saved and recalled in units of patch memories. •...
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Turning effects ON/OFF (STOMP mode) In STOMP mode, you can use the footswitches to turn ON/OFF each of the effects used in the patch memory. Activate STOMP mode. • Press Select an effect. • Press The selection moves to the right. Selected Turn the effect ON/OFF.
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Editing effects (EDIT mode) In EDIT mode, you can change the effects used in a patch memory and adjust their parameters. Select a patch memory in MEMORY mode beforehand to edit it in EDIT mode. Activate EDIT mode. • Press Unit number Effect name 2, 3...
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• Effect Effects include all types of bass effects and amp/cabinet simulation models. • Category Effects are grouped into categories by type. When selecting effects, you can switch by category. Selecting effects • Press This switches to the next effect. •...
Using the tuner Use this to tune the connected bass. Activate the tuner. • Press at the same time. To close the tuner, press Pitch detuning Tune the bass. • Play the open string that you want to tune and adjust its pitch. The nearest note name/string number and Nearest note name/string number pitch detuning will be shown on the screen...
Using rhythms You can play along with built-in rhythms. Activate the rhythm function. • Press To return to the previous mode, press Start rhythm playback. • Press To stop rhythm playback, press Rhythm patterns Time Time Time Time Name Name Name Name Sig.
Using the looper You can record your playing and create mono loop phrases that are up to 30 seconds long. Activate the looper. • Press To return to the previous mode, press Record a phrase. • Press To stop recording, press To cancel, press Play back the phrase.
Setting list Press to open the SETTING screen. Press – to open the following settings, which correspond to the icons. 1. CHAIN (reorder effects) Effects in the current patch memory are shown in a list, and can be reordered by pressing –...
120 dB Noise floor (residual noise) -97 dBu Power AC adapter (9 V DC 500 mA, center negative) (ZOOM AD-16) 4 AA batteries (about 18 hours continuous operation time when using alkaline batteries with the LCD backlight off) USB MIDI, USB Micro-B •...
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