Zoom MULTISTOMP MS-50G+ User manual

Operation Manual
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Terms used in this manual
Patch memory
Patch memories store effects along with their on/off states and parameter setting values, allowing easy
recall. Effects are saved and recalled in units of patch memories. Up to 6 effects can be added to a patch
memory, and up to 100 patch memories can be stored.
LIBRARY
Various guitar effects are ready in the LIBRARY. Effects can be selected from the LIBRARY to be added to
patch memories.
Category
Effects are grouped by types into categories. The display backlight color changes according to the category.
AUTO SAVE
This function automatically saves changes to patch memory and effect settings.
ECO MODE
This function will automatically turn the power off 10 hours after the last operation.
PRESELECT
This function allows continued use of the current patch memory sound while switching to another patch
memory at a distant number.
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Contents
Notes about this Operation Manual........................................................................................................................ 2
Terms used in this manual........................................................................................................................................3
MS-50G+ overview.......................................................................................................................................................6
Signal flow.....................................................................................................................................................................6
Patch memory structure............................................................................................................................................ 7
Functions of parts....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Top..................................................................................................................................................................................8
Back................................................................................................................................................................................9
Overview of operation screens...............................................................................................................................10
Home Screen..............................................................................................................................................................10
LIBRARY Screen..........................................................................................................................................................11
MENU Screen............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Making connections.................................................................................................................................................. 15
Turning the power on/off........................................................................................................................................ 16
Turning the power on...............................................................................................................................................16
Turning the power off.............................................................................................................................................. 17
Adjusting effects........................................................................................................................................................18
Turning effects on/off...............................................................................................................................................18
Switching effects........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Adjusting effect parameters.................................................................................................................................... 22
Adding effects............................................................................................................................................................ 24
Deleting effects.......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Changing the order of effects................................................................................................................................. 28
Tapping to change the tempo.................................................................................................................................30
Changing the tempo................................................................................................................................................. 32
Switching patch memories...................................................................................................................................... 34
Using the preselect function................................................................................................................................... 35
Turning the PRESELECT function ON/OFF............................................................................................................. 35
Selecting patch memories when PRESELECT is ON............................................................................................. 37
Managing patch memories...................................................................................................................................... 38
Changing patch memory names.............................................................................................................................38
Copying and saving patch memories.....................................................................................................................40
Erasing patch memories.......................................................................................................................................... 42
Creating patch memories.........................................................................................................................................44
Restoring patch memories to original settings.................................................................................................... 46
Using the tuner..........................................................................................................................................................48
Activating the tuner.................................................................................................................................................. 48
Changing tuner settings........................................................................................................................................... 49
Operating the MS-50G+ from an iPhone/iPad......................................................................................................53
Making unit settings................................................................................................................................................. 55
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Adjusting the overall output level.......................................................................................................................... 55
Setting the AUTO SAVE function.............................................................................................................................56
Setting the sound on the LIBRARY Screen............................................................................................................57
Setting the type of batteries used..........................................................................................................................58
Adjusting the backlight brightness......................................................................................................................... 59
Adjusting the display contrast.................................................................................................................................60
Setting the ECO mode.............................................................................................................................................. 61
Managing the firmware............................................................................................................................................62
Checking the firmware version............................................................................................................................... 62
Updating......................................................................................................................................................................62
Restoring factory default settings.......................................................................................................................... 63
Checking MS-50G+ operation procedures.............................................................................................................64
Appendix..................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................................65
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................66
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MS-50G+ overview
Signal flow
❶Patch memory
The input guitar sound passes through effects in order. (→ Adjusting effect parameters)
❷Tuner
Use this to tune the connected guitar. (→ Using the tuner)
❸Master volume
This adjusts the overall volume. This setting is retained even when the patch memory is changed. (→
Adjusting the overall output level)
❹OUTPUT
Connect an amp here.
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Patch memory structure
Patch memories
These store the effects used, their order, on/off states and parameter settings. Effects are saved and
recalled in units of patch memories. Up to 100 of these can be stored.
Up to 6 effects can be combined freely in the MS-50G+.
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Functions of parts
Top
❶Display
This shows information, including the names of the selected effect along with its parameter values.
❷Output jacks
Connect an amp or another effect here.
Use MONO for mono connections.
❸Parameter knobs
Use these to adjust effect parameters and make various settings.
❹Direction buttons
Use these to select patch memories and effects, for example.
They can be operated by foot.
❺Input jack
Connect a guitar or another effect here.
❻On/Off indicator
Use this to check if the effect is on or off.
❼Footswitch
Use this to turn effects on and off.
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Back
❶USB (Type-C) port
Connect this to a computer, iPhone or iPad.
This supports operation on USB bus power.
❷DC 9V AC adapter connector
Connect a dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) here.
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Overview of operation screens
The MS-50G+ is operated by using its buttons and knobs while looking at screens on the display.
This section explains those screens.
Home Screen
This appears when the power is turned on.
Effects in the selected patch memory are shown. The patch memory can be edited and its effects turned on
and off.
• Use and to select patch memories.
• Use and to select the effects in the patch memory. When selecting effects, numbers will
show their order.
The backlight color changes according to the category of the selected effect.
Opening the Home Screen
• If the MENU Screen is open, press .
• If the LIBRARY Screen is open, press to confirm the selected effect.
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LIBRARY Screen
Effects in patch memories can be changed.
❶Selected effect
The selected effect is shown larger in the middle.
The backlight color changes according to the category of the selected effect.
❷Effect list
Effects in the same category are ordered vertically. Use and to select effects in the same
category.
Use and to select effects in different categories.
Opening the LIBRARY Screen
On the Home Screen, use and to select the effect to replace, and press .
Closing the LIBRARY Screen
Press to confirm the selected effect and reopen the Home Screen.
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MENU Screen
Various MS-50G+ settings can be made.
❶Selected setting item
The selected setting item is shown larger in the middle.
❷Setting items
Setting items are shown with icons. Turn to select them.
❸
This reopens the Home Screen.
❹
This shows the selected setting item.
Using the MENU Screen
1. Press to open the MENU Screen.
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2. Turn to show the icon for the desired setting item.

Please see the linked reference sections for details about each setting.
Change the tempo. (→ Changing the
tempo)
Change the effect order. (→
Changing the order of effects)
Change the patch memory name. (→
Changing patch memory names)
Restore the patch memory to its
original settings. (→ Restoring patch
memories to original settings)
Copy and save patch memories.
(→ Copying and saving patch
memories)
Create new patch memories. (→
Creating patch memories)
Delete patch memories. (→ Erasing
patch memories)
Adjust the overall volume. (→
Adjusting the overall output level)
Turn the AUTO SAVE function on/off.
(→ Setting the AUTO SAVE function)
Turn the PRESELECT function on/off.
(→ Using the preselect function)
Set the sound used on the LIBRARY
Screen. (→ Setting the sound on the
LIBRARY Screen）
Set the type of batteries used. (→
Setting the type of batteries used)
Adjust the backlight brightness. (→
Adjusting the backlight brightness)
Adjust the display contrast. (→
Adjusting the display contrast)
Turn the ECO mode on/off. (→
Setting the ECO mode)
Restore settings to their factory
defaults. (→ Restoring factory
default settings)
Check the firmware version. (→
Checking the firmware version)
Show a QR code for checking
MS-50G+ operation procedures.
(→ Checking MS-50G+ operation
procedures）
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3. Press .
This opens the selected setting screen.
(This example is when “AUTO SAVE” is selected.)
4. Turn to select a setting.
The selected setting is highlighted.
5. Press .
This confirms the setting.
HINT
When a setting screen is open, press to return to the Home Screen or MENU Screen.
• When appears at the bottom left of the screen, this opens the Home Screen.
• When appears at the bottom left of the screen, this opens the MENU Screen.
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Making connections
ZOOM AD-16
USB (Type-C)
❶Guitar
❷Guitar amp
❸AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16)
❹Computer (Mac/Windows), iPhone/iPad or portable battery
Connect with a USB cable (Type-C).
Update the firmware, use Handy Guitar Lab for MS-50G+ or provide power with a portable battery.
The Handy Guitar Lab for MS-50G+ iOS/iPadOS app can be used to manage patch memories and to edit
and add effects. Handy Guitar Lab for MS-50G+ can be downloaded from the App Store.
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Turning the power on/off
Turning the power on
1. Minimize the volume of the amp.
NOTE
To prevent noise and malfunction, connect a guitar amp before turning the power on.
2. Supplying power
■ Using batteries
Open the cover on the bottom and install batteries into the battery compartment.
NOTE
• Use only one type of battery (alkaline, NiMH or lithium) at a time.
• Set the type of battery used correctly so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown
accurately. (→ Setting the type of batteries used)
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■ Using an AC adapter
Use a ZOOM AD-16 AC adapter, which is specified for this unit.
When the AC adapter is connected, the MS-50G+ will power on.
3. Connect a cable to the INPUT jack.
When using batteries for power, connecting a cable to the INPUT jack will turn on the power.
This turns the MS-50G+ power on and opens the Home Screen.
4. Raise the amp volume.
ECO mode overview
• By default, ECO mode is set to ON, so the power will automatically turn off if no use occurs for 10 hours.
• ECO mode can also be turned OFF. (→ Setting the ECO mode)
Turning the power off
1. Minimize the volume of the amp.
2. Disconnect the cable from the INPUT jack.
■ If using batteries
Disconnect the cable from the INPUT jack to turn off the display and the power.

■ If using an AC adapter
Disconnect the AC adapter to turn off the display and the power.
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Adjusting effects
Patch memories can be edited, including replacing effects and adjusting parameters.
Saving changes
• When the AUTO SAVE function is on, changes to patch memories will be saved automatically. (The default
setting is ON.) (→ Setting the AUTO SAVE function)
• If the AUTO SAVE function is off, patch memories will not be saved automatically. When the content of a
patch memory has been changed, will appear at the top right of the display, showing that it is
different from the saved settings. Save it as necessary. (→ Copying and saving patch memories)
Turning effects on/off
On the Home Screen, the effects used in the patch memory are shown and can be turned on and off using
the footswitch.
1. Use and on the Home Screen to select a patch memory with an effect you want to turn on/
off (→ Switching patch memories).
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2. Use and to select the effect you want to turn on/off.
One effect in the patch memory is shown on the display.
3. Press to turn the effect on/off.
The On/Off indicator lights when the effect is on.
When the effect is off, the On/Off indicator is unlit and the effect icon will appear faded on the display.
HINT
Some effects assign special functions to the footswitch. (This includes effects that turn on only while the
footswitch is being pressed, for example.) Special functions can be selected on the Effect Adjustment Screen.
(→ Footswitch special functions)
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Switching effects
Effects in a patch memory can be replaced with other effects as desired.
1. Use and on the Home Screen to select the patch memory with an effect that you want to
replace (→ Switching patch memories).
2. Use and to select the patch you want to replace.
3. Press .
This opens the LIBRARY Screen that shows all the effects.
When the LIBRARY Screen is open, you can preview the sound of only the selected effect or the entire
patch memory. (→ Setting the sound on the LIBRARY Screen)
4. Use , , and to select effects.
HINT
Turn to show the Effect Adjustment Screen where the parameters of the selected effect can be
adjusted. (→ Adjusting effect parameters)
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