Zoom MULTISTOMP MS-60B User manual

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Please read this manual carefully to learn about all the functions of
the so that you will be able to use it fully for a long time.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for reference when necessary.
OPERATION MANUAL
© 2013 ZOOM CORPORATION
Copying or reproduction of this document in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
If the is not used for 10
hours, it will turn off automatically
by default.
If you want the power to stay ON all the time,
please see "4 To set the Power Management
function" on page 19 and set the value to OFF.
*A printed list of effect parameters is not included with the .
Please download a copy from the ZOOM website.
→
http://www.zoom.co.jp/downloads/

Contents
Usage and Safety Precautions ……………………3
Part Names …………………………………………4
Turning the Power ON ………………………………6
Adjusting Effects ……………………………………8
Selecting and Saving Patch Memories ………… 10
Changing Patch Memories with the Footswitch … 11
Using 2 or More Effects ………………………… 12
Using the Tuner …………………………………… 14
Tapping the Tempo ……………………………… 16
Changing Various Settings ……………………… 18
Updating the Firmware …………………………… 23
Effect Types ……………………………………… 24
Restoring the to its Factory Default Settings … 29
Troubleshooting ………………………………… 30
Specifications …………………………………… 31
Copyrights
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Note: All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are for identification purposes only and are not intended to infringe
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Patch memory
The ON/OFF status and the parameter settings of each
effect are stored as ”patch memories”. The can
store 50 patch memories.
Effect unit
The can use between 1 and 4 effects at a time
and you can change the number used as you like. Each one
of these is called an “effect unit”.
Terms used in this manual

3
Usage and Safety Precautions
Usage and Safety Precautions
In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions
that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these
symbols are as follows:
Cleaning
Use a soft cloth to clean the panels of the unit if they become dirty.
If necessary, use a damp cloth that has been wrung out well.
Malfunction
If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately disconnect the AC adapter, turn
the power OFF and disconnect other cables. Contact the store where you bought the unit
or ZOOM service with the following information: product model, serial number and specific
symptoms of failure or malfunction, along with your name, address and telephone number.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Usage Precautions
Warning
Precautions
Something that could cause serious injury or death.
Something that could cause injury or damage to the
equipment.
Warning
Caution
Other symbols
Prohibited actions
Required (mandatory) actions
Operation using batteries
Use 4 conventional 1.5-volt AA batteries (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride).
Always close the battery compartment cover when using the unit.
AC adapter handling
When disconnecting the AC adapter from an outlet, always pull the body of
the adapter itself.
Battery handling
Install the batteries with the correct +/- orientation.
Use a specified battery type. Do not mix new and old batteries or different
brands or types at the same time. When not using the unit for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries from the unit.
If a battery leak should occur, wipe the battery compartment and the battery
terminals carefully to remove all battery residue.
Connecting cables with INPUT and OUTPUT jacks
Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any cables.
Alterations
Never open the case or attempt to modify the product.
Operation using an AC adapter
Use only a ZOOM AD-16 AC adapter with this unit.
Do not use do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets and other
electrical wiring equipment. Volume
Do not use the product at a loud volume for a long time.
Product handling
Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to the unit.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit.
Operating environment
Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures.
Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat sources.
Do not use in very high humidity or near splashing water.
Do not use in places with excessive vibrations.
Do not use in places with excessive dust or sand.

4Part Names
Part Names
DC9V AC adapter jack
To power the unit from an outlet,
connect an AD-16 adapter here
(→P6).
OUTPUT jacks
Connect to an amp or another
effector.
Use the MONO jack for a mono
connection.
Display
Shows the currently selected effect
and various other screens (→P7).
USB connector
Use to connect to a computer and
update firmware (→P23).
INPUT jack
Connect a bass guitar.
Footswitch
Turns the effe ct show n on the
display ON and OFF (→P8).
Press and hold for 1 second to open
the Tuner or Tap Tempo (→P14, 16).
ON/OFF indicator
Lights when the current effect is ON.
Does not light when the effect is
OFF (→P8).
Cursor keys
(→P5)
Parameter knobs
(→P5)

5
Part Names
Part Names
From the left
Parameter knob 1 [ ]
Turn left and right to adjust the parameter.
Press to open the MENU where you can remove and
rearrange effects and make various settings (→P12, 18).
You can also check the firmware version (→P22).
Parameter knob 2 [ ]
Turn left and right to adjust the parameter.
Press to open the MEMORY screen where you can
select and save patch memories, and change patch
memories using the footswitch (→P10, 11).
Parameter knob 3 [ ]
Turn left and right to adjust the parameter.
Press to change the parameter page (→P9).
Up and down cursor keys [ / ]
Press to change the effect type.
Press and hold for 1 second to select the effect category
(→P8).
Left and right cursor keys [ / ]
Press to show the effect to the left or right.
Press and hold for 1 second to add a new effect left or
right of the current effect (→P12).
Parameter knobs Cursor keys

6Turning the Power ON
Turning the Power ON
1. Lower the amplifier’s volume all the way.
2. Power the unit with batteries or an adapter.
3. Plug a guitar cable into the INPUT jack.
4. Connect to an amp, then turn the amp on and
raise the volume.
1To turn the power ON
Open the cover on the bottom
of the unit and insert batteries
in the compartment.
Connect an AD-16 adapter.
<When using batteries>
<When using an adapter>
Bottom of the unit
HINT
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the cable is connected to the INPUT jack.

7
Turning the Power ON
Turning the Power ON
2Display information
The Home Screen shows the current effect
Edit Screen shows parameter being edited
HINT
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parameter values.
HINT
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adjusted, multiple page tabs will be shown.
Virtual knob
Graphic for selected effect
Shows other effects are in this direction.
Parameter names
Effect type
Page tabs
Parameter values

8
Confirm that the Home Screen is shown.
Adjusting Effects
Adjusting Effects
NOTE
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HINT
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See step 2 of ”To add an effect” . (See page 12.)
1To turn an effect ON and OFF
2To select an effect type
3To adjust parameters
Turn
Press
Press either
ONOFF

9
Adjusting Effects
Adjusting Effects
4To change the page
Press
The next page opens.
Effect processing limit
T h e a l l o w s y o u t o
com b i ne 4 e ffec t s a s yo u l ik e .
Howeve r, i f you c om bi ne e ffec t
types that require great amounts of
processing power (amp models, for
example), the available processing
capacity might not be enough. If the processing required for an
effect exceeds the available capacity, the effect is bypassed and
a ”DSP Full!” message appears.This can be avoided by changing
1 or more of the effect types or setting them to THRU.
NOTE
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processing power whether it is ON or OFF.
HINT
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at least 1 second to immediately set an effect
to THRU.

10
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t  
t  
Selecting and Saving Patch Memories
Selecting and Saving Patch Memories
Press to change the type
of character/symbol
Turn to select where to save
the patch memory
2To save a patch memory with a
new name
1. Open the MEMORY list.
1. Open the MEMORY list.
2. Select a patch memory.
1To select a patch memory
Press
Press
When shipped from the factory, the automatic patch
memory saving function is active. As soon as a
parameter is adjusted this change is automatically saved.
Turn
Confirm that the Home Screen is shown. 2. Select the patch memory to be saved with a new name.
3. Change the name and select
where to save the patch
memory.
Turn
Press
4. Save the patch memory with the new name.
Press

11
Changing Patch Memories with the Footswitch
Changing Patch Memories with the Footswitch
1. Open the MEMORY list.
3. Add or remove it.
2.
Select a patch memory to add to or remove from
the footswitch (A/B) list.
1
To add or remove patch memories to a
list that the footswitch cycles through
Press
Press
Turn
HINT
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memories from the footswitch list.
1. Open the MEMORY list.
2. Change the patch memory.
2
To cycle through patch memories in
the list in order using the footswitch
Press
HINT
t In the example on the right,
pressing the footswitch cycles
through the patch memories in
alphabetical order like this.
[04:Flanger]
[01:160Comp]
[02:RackCmp]
[04:Flanger]
[01:160Comp] …
Press
Confirm that the Home Screen is shown.

12 Using 2 or More Effects
Using 2 or More Effects
1To add an effect 1. Open the MENU.
2. Select DELETE EFFECT UNIT.
3. SelectYES.
2To remove an effect
Press
Turn
Turn
Press
Press
Press any
1. Open the ADD EFFECT UNIT screen.
HINT
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adding any effect.
Press and
hold either
for 1 second
Press
Confirm that the Home Screen is shown.
2. Select the effect category.

13
Using 2 or More Effects
Using 2 or More Effects
1. Open the MENU.
2. Select EFFECT CHAIN.
4To change the order of effects
3
To scroll through the effects shown
Press
Press
Turn
Press
Press either
When multiple effects are in use, scroll to change the
visible one.
3. Select the effect to move and ”lift” it.
4.
Select the new location for the effect and ”drop” it.
5. To complete these procedures
Turn
(Select)
(Select)
(Lift)
(Drop)
Turn
Press
Press
HINT
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Shows how many effects
are in this direction.
Shows the effect number
counting from the right.

14 Using the Tuner
Using the Tuner
1To activate theTuner 3
To change the tuner’s standard pitch
4To select the tuner type
Turn
Turn
Press
Press
2To end tuning
NOTE
t A setting must be changed to make pressing and holding
the footswitch activate Tap Tempo. (See page 18.)
Confirm that theTuner Screen is open.
Confirm that theTuner Screen is open.
Press
Press
and
hold
for 1 second

15
Using the Tuner
Using the Tuner
5To use a drop tuning
6To tune a bass guitar
Turn
Press
CHROMATIC
The chromatic tuner shows the nearest pitch name
(semitone) and how far the input sound is from that pitch.
BASS
The nearest string name and how far the sound input is
from that pitch are shown.
NOTE
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CHROMATIC.
Play the open string that you want to tune and tune it.
Chromatic tuner
The name of the nearest note and the pitch accuracy
are shown.
Bass tuner
The number of the nearest string and the pitch
accuracy are shown.
Flat Correct pitch Sharp
Flat Correct pitch Sharp
Confirm that theTuner Screen is open.

16 Tapping the Tempo
Tapping the Tempo
Delay effects and some modulation and filter effects can
be synchronized to the tempo. Select an effect that can be
synchronized, and set its Time, Rate or other parameter that
can be synchronized to a or note value.
The tempo can be set by tapping the footswitch or a knob.
1. Open theTapTempo Screen.
3. Complete the setting.
2. Tap the footswitch 2 or more times at the
desired tempo.
1To set the tempo by tapping the
footswitch
NOTE
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the ON/OFF indicator becomes unlit and the effect
turns OFF for 1 second.
NOTE
t #ZEFGBVMUwhen pressed and held, the footswitch
is set to activate the Tuner. To tap the tempo with
the footswitch, the setting must be changed so that
it activates Tap Tempo when pressed and held.
(See page 18.)
The ON/OFF indicator flashes in time with the
tempo.
Press
and
hold
for 1 second
Press
and
hold
for 1 second

17
Tapping the Tempo
Tapping the Tempo
3. Tap the knob 2 or more times at the desired tempo.
2. Open the parameter editing screen.
NOTE
t Tempo settings are saved separately for each patch memory.
1. Open an effect that can be synchronized to the
tempo on the Home Scre
en. ( See page 8, 24.)
2To tap tempo by hand
Press
Press
The ON/OFF indicator flashes
in time with the tempo.

18
Changing Various Settings
Changing Various Settings
1. Open the MENU.
2. Select SETTINGS.
1To change various settings
Press
Turn
Press
1. Select HOLD FORTUNER/TAP from the SETTINGS
menu.
2. Set the function activated by pressing and
holding the footswitch
Turn
Turn
Press
Press
Set the function activated by pressing the footswitch
continuously for 1 second toTUNER orTAPTEMPO.
2
To set the function activated by
pressing and holding the footswitch
HINT
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NOTE
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19
NEXT
Changing Various Settings
Changing Various Settings
Press
Press
4To set the Power Management
function
1. Select BYPASS/MUTE TUNER from the SETTINGS
menu.
2. Set the tuner mode
3To set the tuner mode
Turn
Turn
Press
HINT
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being used.
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used.
HINT
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is enabled. If left unused for 10 hours, it turns off
automatically.
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1. Select POWER MANAGEMENT from the
SETTINGS menu.
2. Set the Power Management function.
Turn
Turn
Press

20 Changing Various Settings
Changing Various Settings
1. Select AUTO SAVE from the SETTINGS menu.
2. Set the Auto Save function.
5To set the Auto Save function
Turn
Turn
Press
1. Select BATTERYTYPE from the SETTINGS menu.
2. Set the type of batteries used.
6To select the battery type
Turn
Turn
Press
HINT
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battery charge on the MENU.
t
"Low Battery!" appears when the
batteries need to be changed.
HINT
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saved.
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saved manually. (See page 10.)
Press Press