Zoom G2 User manual

Effect Types and Parameters
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Effect explanation overview
Contents
DYNAMICS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3
FILTER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4
DRIVE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5
MODULATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8
DELAY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11
REVERB• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 13
SFX• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 14
AMP• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 15
PEDAL • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 20
Additional tables • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 21
DELAY This long delay has a maximum length of 4000 ms.
TIME Sets the delay time. 1 – 4000
MODE Sets the delay time range.
When metronome is chosen, the delay time is synchronized to the tempo.
SHORT,
LONG,
REPEAT Adjusts the feedback amount. 0 – 100
MIX Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound. 0 – 100
PEDAL
VOLUME The volume curve of the volume pedal can be set.
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100 P
MIN Adjusts the volume when the pedal is at minimum position. 0 – 100
MAX Adjusts the volume when the pedal is at maximum position. 0 – 100
CURVE Sets the volume curve. A, B
Effect type Effect explanation Parameter range
Parameter explanation
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Effect Types and Parameters
[ DYNAMICS ]
COMPRESSOR This compressor in the style of the MXR Dyna Comp.
SENSE Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect. 0 –10
ATTCK Sets compressor attack speed to Fast or Slow. SLOW, FAST
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 10
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
RACK
COMPRESSOR
This compressor allows more detailed adjustment than Comp.
THRSH Sets the level that activates the compressor. 0 – 50
RATIO Adjusts the compression ratio. 1 – 10
ATTCK Sets compressor attack speed. 1 – 10
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
GRAY
COMPRESSOR
This models a ROSS Compressor. Added parameters allow you to adjust the tone.
SUSTN Adjusts the sustain. 0 – 100
LO Adjusts volume of low frequencies. 0 – 100
HI Adjusts volume of high frequencies. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
BLACK
OPTICAL
COMPRESSOR
This is a simulation of the Demeter COMP-1 Compulator.
Added parameters allow you to adjust the tone.
COMP Adjusts the depth of the compression. 0 – 100
LO Adjusts volume of low frequencies. 0 – 100
HI Adjusts volume of high frequencies. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
1176 LIMITER This is a simulation of the UREI 1176LN.
INPUT Adjusts the input level. 0 – 80
RATIO Adjusts the compression ratio. 4:1, 8:1, 12:1,
20:1
REL This is a limiter that suppresses signal peaks above a certain reference level. 10 – 70
OUTPUT Adjusts the output level. 0 – 80
ZOOM NOISE
REDUCTION
ZOOM's unique noise reduction cuts noise during pauses in playing without affecting the
tone.
DETCT Sets control signal detection level. GTRIN,
EFXIN
DEPTH Sets the depth of noise reduction. 0 – 100
THRSH Adjusts the effect sensitivity. 0 – 100
DECAY Adjust the envelope release. 0 – 100
NOISE GATE This is a noise gate that cuts the sound during playing pauses.
DETCT Sets control signal detection level. GTRIN, EFXIN
DEPTH Sets the depth of noise reduction. 0 – 100
THRSH Adjusts the effect sensitivity. 0 – 100
DECAY Adjust the envelope release. 0 – 100

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Effect Types and Parameters
[ DYNAMICS ]
SLOW
ATTACK This effect slows the attack of each note, resulting in a violin-like performance.
TIME Adjusts the attack time. 1 – 50
CURVE Set the curve of volume change during attack. 0 – 10
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
[ FILTER ]
AUTO WAH This effect varies wah in accordance with picking intensity.
MODE Sets direction of movement of the filter. DOWN, UP
SENSE Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect. 1 – 10
RESO Sets effect resonance. 0 – 10
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
LOW-PASS
FILTER This effect varies the low pass filter frequency according to picking intensity.
FREQ Sets minimum frequency of low pass filter. 0 – 100
SENSE Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect. FST100 –
SLW100
RESO Sets effect resonance.
2P-10 – 4P-10
BAL Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds. 0 – 100
SEQUENCE
FILTER The sequence filter has the flavor of a Z.Vex Seek-Wah.
STEP Adjusts number of sequence steps. 2 – 8
PTTRN Sets effect pattern. 1 – 8
SPEED Sets the speed of the modulation. 1 – 50
RESO Sets effect resonance. 0 – 10
STEP FILTER This special effect gives the sound a stepped quality.
DEPTH Sets the depth of the modulation. 0 – 100
RATE Sets the speed of the modulation. 0 – 50
RESO Sets effect resonance. 0 – 10
SHAPE Adjusts the effect envelope. 0 – 10
GUITAR
GRAPHIC
EQ7
This mono graphic equalizer has 7 bands that suit guitar frequencies.
100Hz Boosts or cuts the low (100 Hz) frequency band. -12 – 12
200Hz Boosts or cuts the low (200 Hz) frequency band. -12 – 12
400Hz Boosts or cuts the low (400 Hz) frequency band. -12 – 12
800Hz Boosts or cuts the low (800 Hz) frequency band. -12 – 12
1.6kHz Boosts or cuts the low (1.6 kHz) frequency band. -12 – 12
3.2kHz Boosts or cuts the low (3.2 kHz) frequency band. -12 – 12
6.4kHz Boosts or cuts the low (6.4 kHz) frequency band. -12 – 12
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
PARAMETRIC
EQ This is a 1-band parametric equalizer.
FREQ Sets the frequency of the equalizer. 20 Hz – 20 kHz
QAdjusts equalizer Q. 0.5 – 16
GAIN Adjusts the gain. -12 – 12
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100

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Effect Types and Parameters
[ DRIVE ]
EP DRIVE This models the Maestro Echoplex preamp.
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
BASS Adjusts volume of low frequencies. -10 – 10
TREBLE Adjusts volume of high frequencies. -10 – 10
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
RC DRIVE This booster covers sounds ranging from clean boosts to light drives.
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
BASS Adjusts volume of low frequencies. 0 – 100
TREBLE Adjusts volume of high frequencies. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
TS DRIVE Simulation of the Ibanez TS808.
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
BOOST Turns boost ON/OFF. OFF, ON
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
GOLD DRIVE This effect models a famous gold overdrive boutique pedal.
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
BASS Adjusts volume of low frequencies. 0 – 100
TREBLE Adjusts volume of high frequencies. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
SWEET DRIVE This effect models a sweet sounding overdrive.
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
TONE Adjusts volume of high frequencies 0 – 100
FOCUS Adjusts volume of middle frequencies. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
ZEN O.DRIVE This models the sound of a Hermida Audio Zendrive.
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
VOICE Adjusts gain of high frequencies. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
DYNAMIC
DRIVE This effect easily achieves the warm drive tone of a tube amp.
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
MODE Sets the sound style. COMBO,
STACK
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
PLUS
DISTORTION This models the sound of a MXR DISTORTION+.
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
DRYMX Adjusts the volume of the unaffected sound. 0 – 100
COMP Sets the clipping type of DIST Plus.
ORIGINAL,
MODIFY1,
MODIFY2

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Effect Types and Parameters
[ DRIVE ]
DISTORTION
ONE This models the sound of a BOSS DS-1 DISTORTION.
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
COMP Sets the clipping type of DIST 1. ORIGINAL,
MODIFY
SQUEAK
DISTORTION
This models a ProCo RAT.
A parameter has been added that allows you to adjust the mix level of the original sound.
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
FLTR Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
DRYMX Adjusts the volume of the unaffected sound. 0 – 100
RED CRUNCH
DRIVE Use this effect for the famous "brown sound."
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
PRESENC Adjusts volume of super-high frequencies. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
VIOLET
DISTORTION This models the sound of a SUHR Riot Reloaded.
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
VOICE Sets the sound style. 0 – 2
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
TB MK1.5
FUZZ This is a classic fuzz effect.
ATTCK Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
COLOR Sets the sound color. 1, 2
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
OCTAVE
FUZZ This fuzz effect adds an octave above.
BOOST Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
COLOR Sets the sound color. 1, 2
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
NEW YORK
MUFF FUZZ
This models an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi. An added parameter allows you to adjust the
balance of original sound and distortion.
SUSTN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
BAL Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100

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Effect Types and Parameters
[ DRIVE ]
WAVE
SHAPER
DRIVE
This effect is another new kind of distortion effect that applies a new original algorithm to
shape the waveform and create a unique sound.
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
SHAPE Adjusts the distortion character. 0 – 100
COMP Adjusts the depth of the compression. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
RAZOR DRIVE This effect is a new-concept distortion effect that uses Comb filtering to simulate the gain
parameter of the overdriven signal.
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
EDGE Adjusts the distortion tone. 0 – 100
LO Adjusts volume of low frequencies. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
HG
THROTTLE
DRIVE
This models the sound of the Mesa Boogie THROTTLE BOX(GAIN SWITCH:HI / BOOST:ON).
GAIN Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
MDCUT Adjusts volume of middle frequencies. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
ACOUSTIC
SIMULATOR This effect changes the tone of an electric guitar to make it sound like an acoustic guitar.
TOP Adjusts the unique string tone of acoustic guitars. 0 – 100
BODY Adjusts the body resonance of acoustic guitars. 0 – 100
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100

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Effect Types and Parameters
[ MODULATION ]
CLONE
CHORUS This analog chorus sound models the Electro-Harmonix SmallClone.
DEPTH Sets the depth of the modulation. 1, 2
RATE Sets the speed of the modulation. 0 – 100
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
MIX Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound. 0 – 100
CHORUS ONE This models the sound of a BOSS CH-1 SUPER CHORUS.
DEPTH Sets the depth of the modulation. 0 – 100
RATE Sets the speed of the modulation. 0 – 100
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
MIX Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound. 0 – 100
TRI CHORUS This is a model of tc electronic's CORONA Tri-Chorus.
DEPTH Sets the depth of the modulation. 0 – 100
SPEED Sets the speed of the modulation. 0 – 100
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
MIX Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound. 0 – 100
STEREO
CHORUS This is a stereo chorus with a clear tone.
DEPTH Sets the depth of the modulation. 0 – 100
RATE Sets the speed of the modulation. 1 – 50
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 10
MIX Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound. 0 – 100
DETUNE By mixing an effect sound that is slightly pitch-shifted with the original sound, this effect
type has a chorus effect without much sense of modulation.
CENT Adjusts the detuning in cents, which are fine increments of 1/100-semitone. -25 – 25
PRE DLY Sets the pre-delay time of the effect sound. 0 – 50
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 10
MIX Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound. 0 – 100
TREMOLO This effect varies the volume at a regular rate.
WAVE Sets the modulation waveform. TRI, TUBE,
SQR
DEPTH Sets the depth of the modulation. 0 – 100
RATE Sets the speed of the modulation. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
PHASER This effect adds a phasing variation to the sound.
COLOR Sets the tone of the effect type.
4 STG,
8 STG,
INV 4,
INV 8
DEPTH Sets the depth of the modulation. 0 – 100
RATE Sets the speed of the modulation. 1 – 50
RESO Sets effect resonance. 0 – 100

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Effect Types and Parameters
[ MODULATION ]
STONE
PHASER This phaser sound models the Electro-Harmonix SmallStone.
COLOR Sets the sound color. 1, 2
DEPTH Sets the depth of the modulation. 0 – 100
RATE Sets the speed of the modulation. 0 – 100
RESO Sets effect resonance. 0 – 100
THE VIBE This vibe sound features unique undulations.
SPEED Sets the speed of the modulation. 0 – 50
DEPTH Sets the depth of the modulation. 0 – 100
MODE Sets effect to vibrato or chorus. VIBRT,
CHORS
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100
VINTAGE
FLANGER This analog flanger sound is similar to an MXR M-117R.
PRE DLY Sets pre-delay time of effect sound. 0 – 50
DEPTH Sets the depth of the modulation. 0 – 100
RATE Sets the speed of the modulation. 0 – 50
RESO Sets effect resonance. -10 – 10
SWELL
VIBRATO This effect modulates the pitch after picking.
DEPTH Sets the depth of the modulation. 0 – 100
SPEED Sets the speed of the modulation. 0 – 100
RISE Sets the time before the effect begins to modulate the pitch. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the output level. 0 – 100
OCTAVER This effect adds sound one octave and two octaves below the original sound.
OCT1 Adjusts the level of the sound one octave below the effect sound. 0 – 100
OCT2 Adjusts the level of the sound two octaves below the effect sound. 0 – 100
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 10
DRY Adjusts the volume of the unaffected sound. 0 – 100
MONO PITCH
SHIFTER This is a pitch shifter with little sound variance for monophonic (single note) playing.
SHIFT Adjusts the pitch shift amount in semitones. Selecting "0" gives a detuning effect. -12–12, 24
FINE Allows fine adjustment of pitch shift amount in Cent (1/100 semitone) steps. -25 – 25
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 10
BAL Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds. 0 – 100
HARMONY
PITCH
SHIFTER
This intelligent pitch shifter outputs the effect sound with the pitch shifted according to
scale and key settings.
SCALE Sets the pitch of the pitch-shifted sound added to the original sound.
-6, -5, -4, -3, -m,
m, 3, 4, 5, 6
( See Table 1 )
KEY Sets the tonic (root) of the scale used for pitch shifting.
C, C#, D, D#, E,
F, F#, G, G#, A,
A#, B
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 10
MIX Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound. 0 – 100

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[ MODULATION ]
POLYPHONIC
PITCH
SHIFTER
This pitch shifter supports chord playing.
SHIFT Adjusts the pitch shift amount in semitones. -24 – 24
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100
WET Adjust the amount of the effect sound in the mix. 0 – 100
DRY Adjust the amount of the original sound in the mix. 0 – 100
GEMINOS
DOUBLER This effect allows you to obtain doubling tracking in real time.
TIGHT Adjusts the tightness of the doubling track king. 0 – 100
MODE Select Stereo / Mono and select the number of tracks.
MN-3, MN-2,
MN-1, ST-1,
ST-2, ST-3
WET Adjust the amount of the effect sound in the mix. 0 – 100
DRY Adjust the amount of the original sound in the mix. 0 – 100
RING
MODULATOR
This effect produces a metallic ringing sound. Adjusting the "FREQ" parameter results in a
drastic change of sound character.
FREQ Sets the frequency of the modulation. 1 – 50
TONE Adjusts the tone. 0 – 10
BAL Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds. 0 – 100
VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100