Zoom G3 User's Manual
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1. m T re 3 D a D 5 o U y N 3 D eb a CED 17 Effect Types and Parameters 055 IMS DRIVE The high gain sound of a JCM2000 Marshall stack amp Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level Trebl 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 i e of super high frequencies Selects cabinet Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level E Trebl 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 GAIN TUBE LEVEL Page02 030 Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 Adjusts volume of superhigh frequencies Selects cabinet sya BG DRIVE The high gain sound of the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier red channel Vintage mode Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level Trebl 0 100 Middl 0 100 Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequenci Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 Adjusts volume of superhigh frequencies Selects cabinet2. m 0 O Pk z 3 D 0 D 5 o g y 9 3 D eb D a 48 p The 3 channel high gain sound of a Diezel Herbert which is a handmade German guitar amplifier that allows control of three independent channels Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level Trebl 0 100 Middl 0 100 Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequenci Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 e of superhigh frequencies Selects cabinet Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level Trebl 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies E Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Page01 Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level aa Trebl 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 age j Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 Page03 Adjusts volume of super high frequencies Selects cabinet 061 This effect varies the volume at a regular rate Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Depth 0 100 0 50 D 0 150 DEP
3. Padol Cry 114 TheVibe This vibe sound features unique undulations Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Speed 0 50 0 100 0 100 Sets modulation speed Sets the depth of the modulation Adjusts bias of waveform modulation m 0 O Pb Z 3 D 0 D 5 a U y 9 3 D eb D a 56 Wave 0 100 P Mode VIBRT CHORS Level 0 150 Adjusts modulation waveform Sets effect to vibrato or chorus Adjusts the output level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 1 9 COLOR TOME BEND wale See Table 3 done 0 10 Bend 0 100 Page01 Sets the type of pitch change POL Pitch with the expression pedal Mode Up Down Level 0 150 Sets the direction of the pitch change to Up or Down Adjusts the tone Sets the amount of pitch shift Adjusts the output level This is a pitch shifter specially for monophonic sound single note playing which allows the pitch to be shifted in real time with the expression pedal ee Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 1 9 COLOR TONE BEND Color See Table 3 Tone 0 10 Bend 0 100 Page01 aoa e ba Lol pitek change Adjusts the tone Sets the amount of pitch shift ral nPit with the expression pedal Mode Up Down Level 0 150 Page02 irecti i g Sets the direction of the pitch change Ajuste tha output level to Up or Down MEN PDL MnPit iTable 1 Type Modeled cabinet and speaker
4. 0 150 Adjusts amount of filter applied Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds Adjusts the output level 018 Booster The booster increases signal gain to make the sound more powerful Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 LL 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level imulation of the Boss OD 1 the compact effect box that was the first to take the overdrive title Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level Simulation of the Ibanez TS808 which is loved by many guitarists as a booster and has wae T Scream inspired numerous clones Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level 022 Simulation of the MXR distortion effect that made distortion popular worldwide Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level 023 Simulation of the Boss DS 1 distortion pedal which has been a long selle
5. FRED DRYMIX LEVEL PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE v TYPE A PAGE This shows the number of effects hidden in this direction About scrolling the effects With the 63 G6G3X you can arrange and use up to six effects simultaneously The display shows three of these effects at a time By scrolling you can move to different parts of the effect chain and view effects that might have been hidden SENSE TOME LEVEL FRED ORYMIX LEVEL o v TYPE A PAGE v TYPE A PAGE N Z 5 ra U y eb O D 4 12 Selecting Patches Confirm that the Home display is shown v TYPE A PAGE Q 1 To activate patch selection o 1 e Press and Hold for 1 second e The screens show the patch bank number and name v TYPE A PAGE Q TYPE Q nek v TYPE A PAGE Q PATCH HOLDFOR 2 HE 3 2 To change the patch j 2 e Press to select the next lower patch 3 e Press to select the next higher patch 2 e Turn OW the middle effect e The patch number and name changes v TYPE A PAGE Q TYPE Q TYPE Q SEL PATCH a e You can also change patches Ey POLO FOR MS LEAD by pressing as you HOME x press and hold O 1 2 3 z z 3 To change the bank l 1 2 e Press and at the same time to select the next lower bank 2 3 e Press and at the same time to select the next higher bank 1 e Turn Oo the middle eff
6. This is a very usable sound for single note lines and lead playing it s Alive This killer sound for solos has a vocal quality depending on the guitar note pitch This lead tone features the TANGERINE amp sound No explanation needed for this exemplary thrash sound Zipper This really obnoxious fuzzed out sound has some depth added by the Air effect Using BG CRUNCH this smooth and squashed solo sound adds nice warmth with AnalogDly This ominous and creepy sound is great with an amp Rob Caggiano This heavy tone that uses Z Bottom and BG DRIVE was designed with drop D tuning in mind Classic This patch has a very Classic Rock feel to it and is great with an amp This sound uses Governor M Comp and DELUXE R for a woody drive tone The Cry effect adds the feeling of a human voice a amena is cos anses wo vehsomd Theeesoneblcomiiedyiewback reseca Tiis vary a orion sound is orto lane yells tl MetaSynCor Synth octaves and a lush delay make this tone huge The expression pedal controls the synth E StackedUp This is a classic British rock tone The expression pedal controls the delay 2 4 AngelFaze This patch adds a tone that sound like an acoustic sound with a beautiful phase effect The expression pedal controls the FilterDly Mix E Fs nccoveor risus he Govenorfitn pe more sound gol for rock Use de pres pl ole Dl Mi IET 7 Open Wa
7. 10 10 Sets the depth of the modulation Sets the speed of the modulation Adjusts the intensity of the modulation resona PreD 0 50 P Mix 0 100 0 150 Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound Sets pre delay time of effect sound Adjusts the output level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Depth 0 100 Rate 0 50 D 10 10 Sets the depth of the modulation Sets the speed of the modulation Adjusts the intensity of the modulation resona PreD 0 50 P Mix 0 100 0 150 Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound Sets pre delay time of effect sound Adjusts the output level he volume of the effect sound changes according to the input signal level with this ynamic flanger Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Depth 0 100 Rate 0 50 D 10 1 1 10 P Sets the depth of the modulation Sets the speed of the modulation Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect Reso 10 10 P Level 0 150 P Page02 AEF 3 Adjusts the intensity of the modulation resonance Adjusts the output level 074 This effect automatically adds vibrato Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Depth 0 100 Rate 0 50 D 0 100 P Page01 A ae Sets the depth of the modulation Sets the speed of the modulation Ae We eal nee DENNEN ania and effect sounds Tone 0 10 Level 0 150 P Page02 Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level y Octave This effect adds sound one octave and two
8. 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Pam TURE LEVEL gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 ODO a l l NX ALO me of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies ARAKI Y vm 7 a o Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 m 0 O Pk z 3 D 0 D 5 o g y 9 3 D eb D a 46 Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level Pageoz TSP 0 100 Bass 0 100 Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 Adjusts volume of superhigh frequencies Selects cabinet Ll 418 MATCH 30 Modeled sound of a DC 30 channel 1 the Matchless flagship combo amp Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 OE EE Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level Trebl 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 Page03 Adjusts volume of superhigh frequencies Selects cabinet Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 me of high freque
9. 4x12 Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier cabinet with 4x12 inch Celestion speakers DZ DRIVE 4x12 Diezel Herbert cabinet with 4x12 inch Celestion speakers ALIEN 4x12 Engl Invader cabinet with 4x12 inch Celestion speakers REVO 1 4x12 Krank Revolution 1 Plus cabinet with 4x12 inch Eminence speakers OFF No cabinet used Mi Table 2 Setting Scale used Interval Setting Scale used Interval 6 6th down 3 3rd up 5 5th down 4 4th up Major 4 4th down 5 5th up 3 3rd down 6 6th up m Srd down m 3rd up MH Table 3 Color A Pedal min Pedal max 5 Color a Pedal min Pedal max 1 octave 1 octave original 1 octave original 2 octaves 700 cents original 500 cents original 100 cents Doubling Detuned original 2 octave co 0 Hz original 1 octave original m O re 3 D a D 5 a U y N 3 7 o D a 9 7 O a D Y a O Ep re 58 Troubleshooting The unit will not turn ON e Confirm that the POWER switch is set to ON When using bus power set the switch to OFF before connecting the USB cable e When using batteries confirm that they still have a charge No sound or very low volume e Check the connections gt P4 5 e Adjust the patch level P16 e Adjust the master level gt P20 eWhen adjusting the volume with an expressio
10. DIRECT 1 2 3 1 2 3 3 To set the master tempo 2 e Turn O of the left effect vV TYPE A PAGE e The setting range is 40 250 e This tempo setting is used by every effect rhythms and the looper O gt D 3 a 5 e mS O a o D Ep Y NW Setting the tempo by tapping TAP e Press O two or more times at the desired tempo A ooo a TAP TAP TAP e You can also set the tempo using an FSO1 footswitch sold separately See page 17 A To select the connected equipment 3 e Turn O of the left effect Parameter value Meaning a s DIRECT Use when connected to headphones or monitor speakers COMBO FRONT Use when connected to an ordinary combo amp input STACK FRONT Use when connected to an ordinary stack amp input COMBO POWER AMP Use when connected to an ordinary combo amp return STACK POWER AMP Use when connected to an ordinary stack amp return GER 2 gt D 3 5 e mS O a QN D Ep 5 Y 22 Changing Various Settings D To change the direction of the signal flow e Press O on the left effect PAGE Y l e Turn to set the signal flow direction v TYPE A PAGEO v TYPE A PAGE Q 6 To set the amount of time until the backlight dims 1 e Turn O of the middle effect v TYPE A PAGE 7 To select the battery type 2 e T
11. Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level 036 Lead a bright and smooth distortion sound Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 THIN cE 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 MLL gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level E Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level 038 Aco Sim_ This effect changes the tone of an electric guitar to make it sound like an acoustic guitar Knob1 Knob3 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the unique string t of Adjusts the body resonance of acou acoustic guitars Adjusts the output level m T eb 3 D a D 5 a U y N 3 D eb D a Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level Trebl 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies a Pr 0 100 CAB See Table 1 Adjusts volume of superhigh frequencies Selects cabinet dels the sound of a Fender Deluxe Reverb made in 1965 Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 1
12. Level 0 150 age q Adjusts the feedback amount Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level This stereo delay allows the left and right delay times to be FS InputMute set separately Knob1 Knob3 1 1000 TimeR Mix 0 100 TIME FITCH Mis delay that is mixed with the original sound Baden LchFB 0 100 P RchFB 0 100 P Level 0 150 P age i Adjusts delay feedback of left channel Adjusts delay feedback of right channel Adjusts the output level adds LchLv 0 100 P RchLv 0 100 P age j Adjusts delay output of left channel Adjusts delay output of right channel REN PhaseDly This effect applies a phaser to a delayed sound FS InputMute Sl Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Time 1 2000 FB 0 100 i 0 100 P Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound Sets the delay time Adjusts the feedback amount 4 STG 8 STG Rate 1 50 inv 4 inv 8 Level 0 150 Sets the speed of the modulation Sets the tone of the effect type Adjusts the output level MNI IrgHidDly This delay samples and holds using picking as the trigger InputMute Sets the time that the sample and Adjusts the amount of effected sound TRIGGER HOLD DELAY Page01 TIME DUTY MIX Y RES ae 800 hold sound is produced that is mixed with the original sound THRSH 0 30 Level 0 150 P Page02 Adjusts effect threshold Adjus
13. and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners Introduction Six simultaneous effects You can select and arrange the order of up to six effects as you like and use them simultaneously With the SCROLL keys you can quickly change which effects are shown Feels just like using effect pedals Three effects can be shown on the displays at the same time allowing you to control them intuitively using the parameter knobs and footswitches Realistic amplifier modeling Using our new ZFX IV DSP we have faithfully recreated the distortion rich with harmonics and the compression characteristic of tube amps The precisely crafted modeled sounds are extremely responsive to picking dynamics and guitar volume control Combine diverse effects as you like With over 100 types of effects that you can freely combine the G3 G23X is a multi effects unit that will let your imagination run wild Looper that can be synchronized with rhythms The looper can be synchronized with rhythms and record phrases of up to 40 seconds Works with ZOOM Edit amp Share software The G23 G23X can be used with Edit amp Share software which is a patch editor and librarian on a computer to back up patches and change the order of effects See the ZOOM website http www zoom co p for further information about Edit amp Share Terms Used in This Manual Patch The ON OFF status and the parameter settings of each eff
14. level This intelligent pitch shifter outputs the effect sound with the pitch shifted according to scale and key settings Knob1 Knob2 6 5 4 3 m m C C D D E Scale 3 4 5 6 See Table 2 Key F F G G A A B Sets the pi sound added to the original sound Tone 0 10 tch of the pitch shifted Sets the ton for pitch shifting Level ic root of the sca 0 150 le used Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound 0 Q 10 Oo N Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level WA BendCho This effect provides pitch bending that uses the input signal as trigger and processes each note separately Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 DEPTH TIME BAL Depth 0 100 Time 0 50 0 100 P 909 Page01 Adjusts the effect depth Mode Up Down Sets time before effect starts Tone 0 10 Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds 0 150 Level Page02 108 RingMod PS Sets direction of pitch bend Knob1 Adjusts the tone Knob2 Adjusts the output level This effect produces a metallic ringing sound Adjusting the Freq parameter results in a drastic change of sound character Knob3 FRED TONE BAL Freq 1 50 0 10 Bal 0 100 P Page01 RingMod Sets the frequency of the m
15. ms 959 isis os 1959 um The Visco teacvaeatiohadoftechin F mes nave is sie sons e MS DRIVE noi Tum Compo ogera 7 BGN DRIVE This drive sound is based on the BGN DRIVE effect Use the expression pedal to control the StereoDly Mix 8 BGDRIVE This is the high gain sound of the BG DRIVE model Move the expression pedal to raise the pitch by 2 octaves 2 ozone mii oso eZ DRIVE ae arte OOOO O AUEN This high gain sound uses the ALIEN effect This monstrous tone features a fat low end 1 Revon This high gain sound uses REVO 1 The NoiseGate shuts out noise JB Crunch This long reverb sound is ideal for emotional performances like when Jeff Beck plays Amazing Grace BrianDL This patch was inspired by the sound used by Queen s Brian May in Brighton Rock The delay flying left and right every two beats is the key 4 Smooth This smooth distortion sound is inspired by Eric Johnson s performance of Cliffs of Dover reas Pros down on tne pedu torn Pl ON nhs Jini Het ud Use ne OE E 6 Metalkirk This modeled Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier sound is perfect for riffs with the right amount of gain Use the expression pedal to turn wah ON o HAN This dotted eighth note delay that bounces left and right was popularized by U2 s guitarist The Edge E 8 This captures the crisp riffing sound of Van Halen s You Really Got Me E o koae Ac misses emmen sound sy Th ales nr as O ES args Tisis esoun ut my Page ve don gue
16. octaves below the original sound Knob1 Knob2 Page01 octave below the effect sound octaves below the effect sound a Chara 0 100 Tone 0 10 Level 0 150 age 7 Adjusts effect character Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level Oct1 0 100 0 100 OOS Page01 Adjusts the level of the sound one Adjusts the level of the sound two Adjusts the volume of the unaffected ave Any Orem PitchSHFT This effect shifts the pitch up or down Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Shift 12 12 24 Tone 0 10 Bal 0 100 P Adjusts the pitch shift amount in semitones Selecting 0 gives a detuning effect Fine 25 25 Adjusts the tone Level 0 150 Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds Page02 Allows fine adjustment of pitch shift amount in Cent 1 100 semitone steps This is a pitch shifter with little sound variance for monophonic single note Knob1 Adjusts the output level Knob2 playing Knob3 Shift 12 12 24 0 10 Tone Bal 0 100 P Adjusts the pitch shift amount in semitones Selecting 0 gives a detuning effect Adjusts the tone Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds Allows fine adjustment of pitch shift amount in Cent 1 100 semitone steps Adjusts the output
17. of effected sound Early Reflection l Adjusts the duration of the reverb Adjusts the effect envelope hat s irede tieionainal Sound Ws amp Tone 0 10 Meal 0 150 Page02 Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level PA Arena DECAY SHAPE Mixo 104 Air This effect reproduces the ambience of a room to create spatial depth Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Size 1 100 Tone 0 10 Mix 0 100 P HEAIRE Seeing Sets the size of the space Adjusts the tone Ref 0 10 0 150 Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound Page02 Adjusts the amount of reflection fromthe walli Adjusts the output level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Comp 0 10 Gain 0 100 0 150 Sets compressor strength Sets overdrive gain 0 100 output level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Comp 0 10 Rate 1 50 0 150 Sets compressor strength Sets the speed of the modulation 4 STG 8 STG Color inv 4 inv 8 Adjusts the output level Sets phaser color Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Comp 0 10 Sense 10 1 1 10 0 150 Sets compressor strength Sets auto wah sensitivity 0 10 output level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 1 50 0 100 1 2000 Adjusts chorus r
18. right effect SONO NOTE y TYPE A PAGE G oop LEO e The setting range is 0 100 me 86120 To HONE Coe E To adjust the volume of the rhythm C o Q ot gt O rr O O y O 3 e Press O of the right effect and turn l qy PAGE v TYPE 4 PAGE Q e The setting range is 0 100 Setting UNDO STOP RHYTHM MODE LEVEL OFF sto 80 48sec eee 9 To return to the Home Screens 3 e Press HI a rer er Terre rrr Prrrr rrr rrr rr er rer e Returning to the Home Screens will not erase the loop e Turning the power OFF will erase the loop CTED 33 Cc A Q ot F O O O y O 34 Using the Looper 10 To change the Looper settings e Press O of the right effect PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE Q UNDO STOP RHYTHM MODE LEVEL 48sec STOP 00 Ga MH To activate the Undo function e Turn OW the right effect OTOOTO v TYPE A PAGE Q NOTE e When Undo is ON the maximum loop recording time is limited to 20 seconds 1 When Undo is ON you can cancel the last overdubbing by pressing for 1 second After undoing you can also redo by pressing for 1 second again restoring the last overdubbing MH To select the STOP MODE 2 MO of the right effect C 2 O O O Z y TYPE A PAGE GI m gt UNDO STOP RHYTHM O MODE LEVEL F sec STOP 8O 9 EN STOP MODE How loop playb
19. the ZOOM website http www zoom co p 1 To prepare to update the firmware 3 3 D ob F 0 3 D 0 38 e Confirm that the POWER switch is set to OFF B lt SCROLL gt e While pressing both O O connect the unit to a computer using the USB cable i IN oe piles 4 SCROLL gt D a i W A A p Ean e The VERSION UPDATE screen appears Ready for version update 2 To update the firmware J e Launch the firmware update application on your computer and execute the update NOTE e Do not disconnect the USB cable while the firmware is being updated e See the ZOOM website for instructions about how to use the application n 3 To complete updating e When the G3 G3X has finished updating Complete appears on the display NS e Disconnect the USB cable C 3 3 D re D n 3 9 0 39 Restoring the 63 G3X to its factory default settings 1 To use the All Initialize function STORE SWAP e While pressing O Set the POWER switch to ON STORE SWAP USB POWER 8 D eco 5 o e The All Initialize screen appears Are You Sure YES STORE NO ANY KEY 2 To execute the All Initialize function STORE SWAP e Press O NOTE STORE SWAP e Press any key other than O to cancel gt e Executing the All Initialize function will restore all the settings of the G63 G2
20. 00 me of high frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies 0 100 CAB See Table 1 e of superhigh frequencies Selects cabinet Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level Trebl 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 Adjusts volume of superhigh frequencies Selects cabinet Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 i Adjusts volume of super high frequencies Selects cabinet CEE 45 Effect Types and Parameters oe VX COMBO Modeled sound of a British combo amplifier representing the 1960s Liverpool sound Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level gt Tebl 0 100 Bass 0 100 95 Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies 4 Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 e of superhigh frequencies Selects cabinet Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0
21. 10 Level 0 150 Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level This dynamic delay adjusts the volume of the effect sound Od DynaDelay according to the input signal level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 TIME SENSE Mix gt Time 1 2000 Sense 10 1 1 10 i 0 100 P Adjusts the amount of effected sound a Rid Fi Sets the delay time Adjusts the effect sensitivity fhavisimined wih tie aail sound Dyna Delay FB 0 100 P Level 0 150 P Page02 Adjusts the feedback amount Adjusts the output level EPA FilterDly This effect filters a delayed sound FS InputMute Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Time 1 2000 FB 0 100 i 0 100 P m 0 T re 3 D a D 5 a U y N 3 D eb D a Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound Rate 1 50 0 100 0 10 P Page02 i l l ti E Sets the speed of the modulation Sets the depth of the modulation a L ME mat n Page03 Adjusts the output level REM PitchDly This effect applies pitch shift to a delayed sound FS InputMute Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Piichelay Time 1 2000 Pitch 12 12 0 100 Sets the delay time Adjusts the feedback amount Page01 eee danne Sets volume of pitch shift applied to Adjusts the amount of effected sound y delayed sound that is mixed with the original sound moos FB 0 100 P Tone 0 10
22. 3X including its patches to factory defaults Do not use this function unless you are certain that you want to do this z Effect Types and Parameters Effect type Effect explanation Footswitch function This dynamic delay adjusts the volume of the effect sound according tc the input s gnal level InputMute 51M DynaDelay Knob2 Knob3 Time 1 2000 Sense 10 1 1 10 i 0 100 Adjusts the amount of effected sour that is mixed with the original sound TIME SENSE Mix f a di Sets the delay time Adjusts the effect sensitivity 0 150 Adjusts the output level m 0 O eb 3 D 0 D 5 a U y 9 3 D eb D a 40 001 Comp This compressor in the style of the MXR Dyna Comp Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Sense 0 10 0 10 Level 0 150 Adjusts the compressor sensitivity Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level ATTCK Slow Fast Sets compressor attack speed to Fast or Slow Knob1 Knob3 THRSH 0 50 1 10 Level 0 150 Sets the level that activat compressor L 5 A 1 10 Adjusts the compressor attack rate This compressor provides a more natural sound Knob1 Knob3 THRSH RATIO LEVEL THRSH 0 50 1 10 Level 0 150 Sets the level that activat H Cone compressor ATTCK 1 10 Page02 Adjusts the compressor attack rate JUN SlowATTCK This effect slows the attack of ea
23. 5 1 2 4 8 16 Gain1 Adjusts center frequency of EQ1 Adjusts EQ1 20Hz 20kHz 0 5 1 2 4 8 16 Gain2 12 12 Adjusts center frequency of EQ2 Adjusts EQ2 Q Adjusts EQ2 gain Level 0 150 Adjusts the output level This effect uses the comb filter that results from fixing the modulation of the flanger like an equalizer Knob2 Knob3 Freq 10 10 i 0 100 Adjusts the intensity of the resonance Adjusts the amount of effected sound sound of the effect that is mixed with the original sound HiDMP 0 10 Level 0 150 Adjusts the treble attenuation of the effect sound FRED RESO MIx This sets the emphasized freq Adjusts the output level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 10 1 1 10 0 10 0 150 Adjusts the intensity of the resonance sound Adjusts the output level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 SENSE PESO LEVEL 10 1 1 10 0 10 0 150 0 de Adjusts the intensity of the resonance Resonance sound ao 0 k Adjusts the output level CED a m 0 O Pb Z 3 D 0 D 5 a U y 9 3 D eb D a 42 Effect Types and Parameters 013 Cry This effect varies the sound like a talking modulator Knob1 Knob2 Range 1 10 0 10 P Adjusts the f by the effect Bal 0 100 resonance sound 0 150 sensitivity of the effect Adju
24. D LU 16 l 2 3 e Turn OF and O of the left effect 4 L EE Turn to move the cursor 2 NS CRUNCH urn O to change the type of character symbol O SKIP A A 3 EH Turn to change the character e The following characters and symbols can be used L amp 4 4 _ A Z a z 0 9 space B To adjust the patch level e Press O of the left effect and turn O PAGE Ql O O O NOTE vV TYPE A PAGE e The setting range is 0 120 e To change the overall volume of all patches adjust the master level See page 20 z 4 To change the order of the effects 1 2 3 e Turn and of the middle and right effects to change effect positions ve N D ee 5 5 D ma 0 gt 4 y 9 o 5 D D 3 o eb D 4 5 To set an optional footswitch function l e Press O and turn of the middle effect e Effect functions that can be assigned are shown y TYPE A PAGE GI e BYPASS MUTE Use to bypass or mute the effect e TAP TEMPO Press the footswitch repeatedly at the desired tempo to set the tempo used for rhythms the looper and effects E e NO ASSIGN No function is assigned to the footswitch SW DST Delay ol Hold EE e lf the selected parameter has multiple functions use O to select one e In order to use the function set the corresponding effect must also be O
25. D aa 59 ae 63 63X ESOO Guitar Effects amp Amp Simulator BANK PATCH PATCH NAME COMMENT Scam G3 G3X presets have been created by professional guitarists e BANK C Richie Kotzen e BANK D Kiko Loureiro e BANK E Rob Caggiano e BANK F Mike Orlando Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this patch list are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and do not indicate any affiliation with ZOOM CORPORATION All product and artist names are intended only to illustrate sonic characteristics that were used as reference in the development of this product BANK PATCH PATCH NAME COMMENT O WAH BGN This drive sound uses the BGN DRIVE effect Press the expression pedal down to use pedal wah This uses FD COMBO for a clean sound Use the expression pedal to control the Tremolo effect DZ Bend This high gain sound combines DZ DRIVE and PDL Mono Pitch Movejet The expression pedal controls the Resonance of the Flanger in this simple flanger sound This is a funky pedal wah sound Turn the compressor and phaser ON for a perfect tone for single note muted backing lines Use the expression pedal with this 70s Marshall sound to control the TapeEcho Mix This rich modulation sound with a wide stereo feel is created by a combination of DuoPhase and StereoChorus effects ShuffleAT Using the Slicer this patch automatically generates a shuffle backing p
26. E This models the Orange Graphic 120 with its unique design and sound Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level os TI 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 I O Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 Adjusts volume of superhigh frequencies Selects cabinet MYA B BREAKER This models the sound of a Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker combo amp Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 me of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies vm gt _ _ Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level ere Trebl 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 age i Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 Page03 Adjusts volume of super high frequencies Selects cabinet Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level me of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 A Adjusts volume of super high frequencies Selects cabinet
27. HYTHM H e Press O E To select a patch and keep the rhythm playing 2 e Press E To return to the Home Screens and keep the rhythm playing 3 e Press Using the Looper 1 To activate the Looper 3 e Press for 1 second v TYPE A PAGE EE Manual v TYPE A PAGE C A Q Pk F O O O y O 30 REC 2 To set the recording time 1 e Turn O on the left effect Manual O Use the footswitch to start and stop recording v TYPE A PAGE Q Note mark m Set the recording time by setting the tempo and the number of El REL quarter notes 2 e The looper can record 1 5 40 seconds 20 seconds when UNDO is enabled e lf the setting number of quarter notes would not fall in this range it will automatically be adjusted e Changing the recording time will erase the currently recorded loop 3 To adjust the tempo l e Turn of the middle effect x e You can also set the tempo using e f no loop has been recorded yet you can also set the tempo by tapping v TYPE A PAGE e The setting range is 40 250 e Changing the tempo will erase the currently recorded loop e This tempo setting is used by every effect rhythms and the looper 4 To record a phrase and play it back 1 e Press Recording standby Recording Loop playing back v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE I v TYPE A PAGE Cc A Q Pk
28. Knob3 Time 1 2000 FB 0 100 0 100 P Sets the delay time Rate 1 50 P Adjusts the feedback amount Level 0 150 Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound Page02 Sets the speed of the modulation Adjusts the output level This analog delay simulation has a long delay with a maximum length of 2500 ms Knob1 Knob2 Hold InputMute Knob3 Time 1 2500 FB 0 100 0 100 P Sets the delay time 0 10 Adjusts the feedback amount Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound Level 0 150 Knob1 Adjusts the output level FS Hold InputMute Knob3 Time 10 1250 0 100 0 100 P Sets the delay time HiDMP 0 10 Adjusts the feedback amount Level 0 150 Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds Adjusts the treble attenuation of the delay sound Adjusts the output level Tee MultiTapD This effect produces several delay sounds with different delay times InputMute Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Multi Tap Delay Time 1 2500 PTTRN 1 8 Mix 0 100 TIME PIIRM MIS E Z Sets the deby ime Sets the tap pattern which varies from Adjusts the amount of effected sound eY qe rhythmical to random patterns that is mixed with the original sound Ey Tone 0
29. N e See Effect types and parameters for details about the functions that can be assigned for each effect e f you connect a ZOOM FP01 or FPO2 pedal to the 2553924 you can use it as a volume pedal CED 17 Setting patch specific parameters 6 To set an expression pedal function Using the built in expression pedal of the G5 3X or an optional external expression pedal ZOOM FP01 FP02 connected to a 5GS you can control volume and effect parameters in real time E To select the controlled parameter e Press O of the middle effect and turn of the right effect PAGE e Parameters that can be assigned to the expression pedal are shown on the right display ae hae e f multiple effects that support AUTO ASSIGN are active all their corresponding parameters will be assigned to the expression pedal at the same time YN D Ep 5 y D Ee 0 m4 y 9 o 3 D D 3 o ot D a 18 PDL DST Pedal x d eS a A A Fraa i 58 e See Effect types and parameters for details about the functions EE EN that can be assigned for each effect e INPUT VOL Controls the input level e OUTPUTVOL Controls the output level Does not affect the volume of the rhythm or looper e AUTO ASSIGN When an effect that supports auto assign is selected a parameter will be assigned to the pedal automatically as follows e NO ASSIGN no function is assigned
30. Sound Laboratory eC Mm Guitar Effects amp Amp Simulator 63 O63X OPERATION MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM 6G6 3 G6G 23X Please read this manual carefully to learn about all the functions of the 63 GB3X 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 Contents Usage and safety precautions oocccccocccccooo 2 Using Ay TIS mercat 28 gives Slediciq eaten 3 Using the LOODET cccccecccseceeseeeeeeeeeanees 30 Terms Used in This Manual 3 Using Audio Interface FUNCtIONS ooocccccco 36 Part PISS wt Sectorencatienteadbscsienasieteniichututeeantetettide 4 Adjusting the expression pedal 37 Turning the power ON occccocccccnccnnncncnncnnccnnnnonos 6 Updating the firmware 38 AGIUSTING meca 8 Restoring the 63 G33X to its factory default SETtINMQS occcccoocccnccccoccnnnncnononnnnnos 39 Selecting Patches ocoooccccncnocccnnccononononinononnos 12 Effect Types and Parameters cceeeee 40 Storing Patches 14 a Troubleshooting escrita dani 58 Setting patch specific parameters 16 SPECIFICATIONS ooocccccncnccncnnnooonnnnconoconnnnnnnonnns 59 Changing Various Settings cccooccccccccnconooo 20 l Rhythm LiSt cada 59 Using the TUN8T ooccconcnnccccnnccoconncononnnnncnnnnnos 26 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reproduction of this document i
31. TH RATE LEVEL Page01 Adjust the depth of the modul l rate of the modulation Adjusts the output level Tremolo UP 0 UP 9 DWN 0 DWN 9 TRI O TRI 9 Knob1 Knob3 PTTRN 1 20 Speed 0 100 P Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds 400 j THRSH 0 50 Level 0 150 P Adjusts effect threshold Adjusts the output level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 4 STG 8 STG inv 4 inv 8 Sets effect pattern Sets modulation speed 1 50 Level 0 150 e of the effect type Adjusts the output level Knob2 Knob3 1 50 SyncA RvrsA Adjusts speed of LFO B modulation Adjusts the output level 0 150 DuoPhase CO 0005800 RATER RATED LEVEL ResoB 0 10 P Link Seri Para STR Y Adjusts resonance of LFO B modulation Sets how two phasers are connected 4 DPT_A 1 100 P DPT_B 1 100 P Adjusts depth of LFO A modulation Adjusts depth of LFO B modulation ON WarpPhase This phaser has a one way effect Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 1 50 0 10 0 150 Sets effect resonance output level Knob1 Knob3 0 100 Rate 1 50 i 0 100 Adjusts the amount of effected sound Sets the depth of the modulation Sets the speed of the modulation hat is mied wiii the cual sound 0 10 Level 0 150 Adjusts
32. ack stops STOP Playback stops immediately o FINISH Playback stops after the loop plays to its end FADE OUT Playback stops after fading out e Even when set to FINISH or FADE OUT you can stop loop playback immediately by pressing and 2 holding down 35 C A O D oF 0 h D O Tl i 4 36 Using Audio Interface Functions This unit can be used with computers running the following operating systems E Compatible OS Windows Windows XP SP3 32bit or newer Windows Vista SP1 32bit 64bit or newer Windows 7 32bit 64bit 32bit Intel Pentium 4 1 8GHz or faster RAM 1GB or more 64bit Intel Pentium Dual Core 2 7GHz or faster RAM 2GB or more Mac OS X 10 5 10 6 10 7 Intel Core Duo 1 83GHz or faster RAM 1GB or more E Quantization bit rate 16 bit E Sampling frequency 44 1kHz For details about recording playback and other functions please see the included startup guide e You can adjust the balance between the signals from the 63 G3X and the computer See page 24 e You can adjust the recording level See page 25 e When its POWER switch is set to OFF the G63 G3X can be connected to a computer by USB and powered by ts USB bus e To monitor the signal of your connected guitar after it has passed through your DAW software computer set the USB AUDIO MONITOR balance to 100 See page 24 At ot
33. are ere ONO 1 Layla This tone can be heard in Eric Clapton s eternal hit Layla Enjoy 1t with a Strat in a between pickup setting meteoro mis ee astas aro a Mare msn sones il Mitin van sotone 4 JazzFusion John Scofield inspired this crunch with chorus sound This patch is perfect for funky jazz fusion 5 ste rd see ono nate eno often aos iy and rmac Jr 6 FilterciN The M Filter responds slowly to picking dynamics for a clean sound This effect is good for cutting arpeggios and other chord playing A This patch simulates the strange sound of a Theremin using the MonoSynth effect Use your arm to change the pitch in large increments for a more convincing performance a om ist sti racing e a nero gt oreanseg mi sec sd wes Z Dream ana SR leas te esa RR ME G3 G3X Patch List 1
34. ate Adjusts chorus mix Adjusts delay time db a Fadet DlyFB 0 100 P DlyMx 0 100 P Level 0 150 P e age i Adjusts delay feedback Adjusts delay mix Adjusts the output level IPEE Diy Rev This effect combines delay and reverb Knob1 Knob3 1 1500 DlyMx 0 100 Adjusts delay time Adjusts dela Adjusts reverb mix 5 DlyFB 0 100 P Level 0 150 Adjusts delay feedback Adjusts the output level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 1 50 0 100 0 100 Adjusts chorus mix 0 150 Adjusts reverb mix Adjusts the output level MEN FLG VCho This effect combines flanger and vintage chorus Knob3 0 100 ee Knob1 Knob2 DEPTH RATE ALS 010 0 100 0 50 Page01 FLANGER Y CHO Adjusts flanger rate Adjusts flanger depth Adjusts vintage chorus mix ChoRt 1 50 P Level 0 150 Page02 Adjusts vintage chorus rate Adjusts the output level NEXT gt gt gt m 0 T eb 3 D a D 5 o U y N 3 D eb D a 55 Effect Types and Parameters MPA PedalVx This simulates a vintage British wah pedal Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 150 ix with the unaffected sou output level FRED ORYMT LEVEL 1 50 Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 1 50 0 100 0 150 ix with the unaffected sou output level FRED DRYMI LEVEL
35. attern DriveA Wah Combining a nice drive sound with auto wah this patch sings in response to dynamics with both single note lines and chords You don t need to change your axe in the middle of a show This patch uses the acoustic simulator for a tone with a lot of air With this patch you can get a great fuzz sound no matter what the volume setting of the guitar The clear sound when the volume is around 2 is really great daze This sound is good for jazz with a cool tone Fripper This ambient ReverseDelay sound uses a spacious loop Use the expression pedal to control the ReverseDelay Horn Short reflections from the Air effect make this patch sound like a wind instrument This is great for playing sax style phrases Cean NG sad chs tis chan souna is mode y ng ez Sl ro moro Fast Filt This filter sound responds quickly to picking dynamics Single note lines work best with this effect CRY amp BLUES This crunch sound uses the B BREAKER effect Use the expression pedal to assign PedalCry BoostCity This drive sound uses the TONE CITY effect Turn the Booster ON for an even more powerful sound Heaven This patch creates a chord sound that will make you feel like you are in Heaven This is recommended for long chord backing parts This auto wah sound is cool and funky The Air effect creates wide stereo imaging Tele CInRW A wide stereo chorus and hard compression create a clean sound f
36. ch note resulting in a violin like performance Knob2 1 50 0 10 Set the curve of volume change du attack Adjusts the compression ratio Adjusts the output level Adjusts the compression ratio Adjusts the output level nng Adjusts the output level attack time Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 1 25 Gtrln Efxin Level 0 150 effect sensitivity signal detection level Adjusts the output level THRESH LEVEL 006 INoiseGate This is anoise gate that cuts the sound during playing pauses Knob1 Knob2 THBSH LEVEL THRSH 1 25 0 150 Noise Cote Adjusts the effect sensitivity Adjusts the output level 007 This vintage style gate features a characteristic way of closing Knob1 Knob2 1 25 0 150 effect sensitivity Adjusts the output level Knob2 Knob3 12 12 800Hz 12 12 uts the low middle 400 Boosts or cuts the middle 800 frequency band 12kHz 12 12 igh Boosts or cuts the harmoni kHz frequency band m T eb 3 D a D 5 o U y N 3 D eb D a 0 150 Adjusts the output level Page03 Knob1 Knob2 20Hz 20kHz 0
37. cy are shown v TYPE A PAGE Pitch correct Y PATCH A O RHYTHM The keys above the displays lt SCROLL gt TAP gt E TOTAL STORE SWAP GLOBAL n also light to show the pitch O Q QO O QO accuracy Pitch too low t Pitch too high 6 To end tuning 1 2 3 Press O O or O Cc A Q Pk gt O J O 27 Using Rhythms 1 To activate a rhythm l RHYTHM e Press O e The rhythm pattern starts to play and the rhythm setting screens open v TYPE A PAGEO v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE 4 PAGE C 2 5 ad gt lt re gt 3 a 28 e You can use a rhythm pattern while using the looper 1 gt E Bro PATCH To HOME EA E A EA EE 2 To select the rhythm pattern EAS 1 e Turn O of the left effect O O NOTE e See page 59 for types of patterns QA A 3 To adjust the tempo 1 e Turn O of the middle effect To PATCH e The setting range is 40 250 e This tempo setting is used by every effect rhythms and the looper 4 To adjust the rhythm level 1 e Turn O of the right effect ORORO NOTE v TYPE A PAGE Q E To HOME 2 3 Coe C D gt J9 gt lt Fe gt 3 a 29 5 To stop the rhythm e Press O EQ 6 To complete setting the rhythm j E The rhythm stops and the previous screen reappears R
38. ect e The patch bank and name changes Om v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE Q O Patch Nane DZ RIFF 2 3 e When pressing two footswitches at the same time the sound could be affected by the footswitch that is pressed slightly earlier To avoid this do not make sound when switching banks 4 To return to the Home Screens o e Press and hold for 1 second OT OTO OTRO O NEO v TYPE A PAGE v TYPE A PAGE QI v TYPE A PAGE Q PROC DRIVE AIRE OOO Noise Gate GAIN TUBE LEVEL QN 2 5 ra U y re O A D 4 13 Storing Patches When the AUTO SAVE function is ON settings are saved automatically after parameters are adjusted f 1 To store a patch or swap l STORE SWAP e Press O YN eb 2 e U 9 eb gt O Ls 14 STORE SWAP l e O blinks and the screens appear as below v TYPE A PAGE v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE Q CURRENT PATCH SELECT LOCATION 1 BANK 2 PATCH EE STORE SWAP AD EXECUTE STORE FD CLEAN CANCEL ANY KEY 2 1 2 3 Selected patch Saved swapped patch destination 2 To select whether to store or swap the patch l e Turn O of the left effect Store Swap v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE I EE STORE SWAP STORE EXECUTE STORE EXECUTE STORE CANCEL ANY KEY CANCEL ANY KEY 3 To set where to store or swap the new patch E To change the
39. ect are stored as patches Use patches to recall and save effects The 33 G33X can store 100 patches Bank A set of 10 patches is called a bank The G3 G23X has 10 banks labeled A J 5 le a S al O D 0 C 0 O a 0 S D S D Saulen Hed Part Names Top Panel TOTAL key RHYTHM b gt ml key STORE SWAP key TAP key 2 D gt o s ur UTA _ STORE SWAP GLOBAL e PARAR ASS SCROLL keys jH OOD GC G G 3 TYPE KEYG O O Q O O Q O O v TYPE A PAGE v TYPE A PAGE v TYPE A PAC L G L it a 3 1 3 1 2 Display l 2 3 wO On O ma 00 INPUT jack Rear Panel jac AA eae Pedal switch gt INPUT BALANCED OUT m OUTPUT PASSIVE PRE CONNECT R L MONO ML E ML mu gt 0 C gt 0 ACTIVE D POST LIFT GROUND PHONES BALANCED OUT connector Headphones OUTPUT jack Guitar amplifier GLOBAL key XL Expression pedal GX only Parameter knobs1 3 A These are shown as 3 1 2 3 000 in this manual ait n ib IN USB connector CONTROL IN E POWER DC 9V eco 500mA Or JE L e a USB BUS POWERED jack Use this switch to set the 633 G3X INPUT impedance Set this to ACTIVE pushed in if you have an effect pedal connected between your instrument and the 63 6G3X or you are directly connecting a guitar w
40. gt O O O y O REC 2 E If set to Manual 1 e When Is pressed again or the maximum recording time about 40 seconds Is reached loop playback starts and PLAY appears on the display MH If set to a note mark e After recording continues for the set time loop playback starts and PLAY appears on the display z 2 e During recording press x e During rhythm playback recording will start after the to cancel recording precount e Since quantization is applied during rhythm playback even if you stop the recording a little out of time adjustment will be made automatically and the loop will play with correct timing 5 To stop loop playback 2 e Press O v TYPE A PAGE EE Manual PLAY 2 CEE 3 C a Q P F O O O y O 32 Using the Looper 6 To overdub a recorded loop E To start overdubbing 1 e During loop playback press Loop playing back Overdubbing v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE 0 Press ODUB 8 Hold E To end overdubbing 1 e Press again Overdubbing Loop playing back v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE Press PLAY 8 Hold To erase the loop 2 e Press for 1 second e CLEAR appears on the display v TYPE A PAGE CLEAR 3 8 To adjust the loop volume E To adjust the volume of the looped phrase 1 e Turn O of
41. h This cry effect is great for soloing and chord playing The expression pedal controls the delay of DLY Reverb CrunchCore Chorus adds width to this big rock sound Use the expression pedal to control the StereoCho Mix 9 DreamScape With this clean filter effect the notes seem to take off in a pitch changing delay This is great for special effects and unaccompanied moments a ro comno risiste cean souna ofthe FD COMBO Pres te expresion petal sovr om Petas P omnes iscunc oun westheDELUXE Refit Tun we Hao ON o torear FD VIBRO This crunch sound uses the FD VIBRO model Use the expression pedal to add Tremolo US BLUES This crunch sound uses the US BLUES model Use the expression pedal to add TapeEcho 5 vom israel OTE MATCH 30 This clean sound uses the MATCH30 model and gets more width from the Air effect a 8 CAR DRIVE This crunch sound uses CAR DRIVE and features resonance characteristic of a small amp E rw rock mico e TW ROCK moll Ree tom te Ps ng OOOO Ie tone cry is souna este TONE CITY a E e xpesin ped og 1 HW STACK This clean sound uses the HW STACK model and gives the sound a 3D feeling with a combination of EarlyRef and Air effects TANGERINE This crunch sound uses the TANGERINE effect Try turning the Phaser ON B BREAKER This crunch sound uses the B Breaker model The open tone is characteristic of an open back amp ms cane hss souna combines MS CRUNCHandTSexanandeauesppgpmgDsiy OOO 5
42. her settings the signals from the computer and the 63 G23X will be mixed causing the output signal to sound like a flanger effect is being used Adjusting the expression pedal 1 To calibrate its sensitivity GLOBAL e While pressing O set the POWER switch to ON K4 GLOBAL USB POWER i DC 9 eco 500m e Calibrate the pedal if l ON OFF g M Pressing the pedal does not have much effect The volume or tone changes too much even when VOE BUS POWERED only pressing the pedal lightly a y Y Sy STORE SWAP e Following the instructions shown operate the pedal and press O each time v TYPE A PAGE Y v TYPE A PAGE GI PEDAL CALIBRATION AN f PEDAL CALIBRATION Set padal to min p gt Set pedal to max O E 2 2 To adjust the torque l You can use a 5mm hex key Allen wrench to adjust the torque of the expression pedal e Insert the hex key into the torque adjustment screw on the side of the pedal Turn it clockwise to tighten the pedal and turn it counterclockwise to loosen the pedal e Be careful when loosening a torque adjustment screw because if you loosen it too much it could come off inside the unit making it impossible to hold the pedal in place gt 2 c T 3 Q ob gt D o x y 0 7 2 O 5 y o D 37 Updating the firmware To download the latest firmware Update application e Visit
43. hesizer that detects the pitch of the input signal Knob3 Synth 0 100 Page01 0 100 0 150 Adjusts synthesizer sound level Adjusts level of original sound Tone 0 10 Adjusts the output level Speed 0 100 P Wwe Sine Tri SawUp Page02 SawDn Sets waveform Adjusts the tone 084 Z Organ This effect simulates an organ sound UPPER LOWER DRY Z Organ EH NodDeiny TIME FE MIX 400 Knob1 Knob2 Adjusts smoothness of pitch change Knob3 Upper 0 100 0 100 0 100 Adjusts volume of high freque 0 10 ncies Adjusts volume of low frequencies LPF 0 10 Adjusts level of original sound Adjusts high pass filter cutoff frequency Adjusts low pass filter cutoff frequency Knob1 Knob2 Level 0 150 Adjusts the output level FS Hold InputMute Knob3 1 2500 FB 0 100 0 100 P Adjusts the feedback amount Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound Level 0 150 This effect simulates a tape echo Changing the Time parameter changes the pitch of the echoes Knob1 Knob2 output level Knob3 1 2000 Time FB 0 100 0 100 P Sets the delay time Adjusts the feedback amount Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound Knob1 Knob2
44. ith active pickups Set this to PASSIVE not pushed in if you are directly Foot switches1 3 ACTIVE PASSIVE switch connecting a guitar with passive pickups PRE POST switch Use this switch to set the point when the signal is output from the BALANCED POWER eco switch a sl Set it to POST pushed in to output the DC9V AC adapter jack signal after the 63 6323 X effects Set it to PRE not pushed in to output the signal before the G63 G3X effects GROUND switch Use this switch to connect or disconnect the ZOOM AC adapter AD 16 BALANCED OUT connector with the ground Set it to LIFT pushed in to separate the signal path from the grounding pin Set it to CONNECT not pushed in to connect it to the grounding pin FPO1 FPO2 EE so AE Computer _ QA SaulIen Hed Turning the power on To turn the power on e Lower the amplifier s volume all the way E When using batteries E When using an adapter Insert batteries into the battery compartment Connect the AC adapter and set the and set the POWER switch to ON POWER switch to ON 3 5 re gt D y le 0 5 USB POWER DC N eco 00mA ON OFF Go o 0 wr pa Bottom of the unit oe IN E B des L S Af Ble i O V e Turn the amplifier s power on and raise its volume Using the POWER s
45. mplifier with a built in tube Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level 031 Z Bottom A high gain sound that emphasizes low and middle frequencies Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level A high gain sound for lead playing based on the Mesa Boogie Road King Series ll Lead channel Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level 034 ZNeos fA crunch sound modeled on the sound of a modified British class A combo amplifier Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 AOAO OS OOO gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level Knob1
46. n pedal make sure that a suitable volume setting has been set with the pedal e Confirm that unit is not in mute mode gt P26 There is a lot of noise e Check shielded cables for defects e Use only a genuine ZOOM AC adapter The sound distorts strangely has an odd timbre e Set the OUTPUT parameter according to the output equipment gt P21 e Set the ACTIVE PASSIVE switch according to the type of guitar pickups or the device connected directly to the G3 G3X P5 An effect is not working elf the effect processing capacity is exceeded DSP Full appears on the effect graphic In this case the effect is bypassed P10 The expression pedal is not working well e Check the expression pedal settings P18 e Adjust the expression pedal P37 The recorded level in a DAW is low e Check the recording level setting 2P25 Batteries lose their charge quickly eConfirm that you are not using manganese batteries Alkaline batteries should provide 6 hours of continuous operation e Check the battery setting gt P23 e Set the type of battery being used to enable the remaining charge to be shown more accurately Specifications Effect types Number of simultaneous effects 116 types 6 Number of user banks patches Sampling frequency 10 patches x 10 banks 44 1kHz A D conversion 24 bit with 128x oversampling D A conversion Signal processing 24 bit with 128x
47. n whole or in part without permission is prohibited C B Q O D e N D h O eb lt e O D a a Usage and safety precautions 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 Something that could cause serious injury or death Warning Something that could cause injury or Caution damage to the equipment Other symbols Required mandatory actions SO Prohibited actions Operation using an AC adapter use only a ZOOM AD 16 AC adapter with this unit O Do not use do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets and other electrical wiring equipment Before using the equipment in a foreign country or other region where the electrical voltage differs from that indicated on the AC adapter always consult with a shop that carries ZOOM products beforehand and use the appropriate AC adapter Operation using batteries Q Use 4 conventional 1 5 volt AA batteries alkaline or nickel metal hydride Read battery warning labels carefully Always close the battery compartment cover when using the unit Alterations O Never open the case or attempt to modify the product 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 environmen
48. ncies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies 0 100 CAB See Table 1 Selects cabinet his crunch sound uses the drive channel of a Two Rock Emerald 50 an American outique amplifier Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level Trebl 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 Page03 Adjusts volume of super high frequencies Selects cabinet Page01 Page02 MSE TONE CITY This models the sound of a Sound City 50 Plus Mark 2 a legendary British amplifier Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level 5 Trebl 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 GAIN TUBE LEVEL 030 Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of middle frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Gain 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts tube amp compression Adjusts the output level Trebl 0 100 Middl 0 100 Bass 0 100 Adjusts volume of high frequencies Adjusts volume of low frequencies Prese 0 100 CAB See Table 1 Adjusts volume of superhigh frequencies Selects cabinet YB TANGERIN
49. odulation Level 0 150 Adjusts the tone Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds Page02 Adjusts the output level 081 This effect creates a lo fi sound Knob1 BIT SMFLHG BAL Bit Crush NS Pu Page02 Bit 4 16 0 50 0 100 Sets bit depth one 0 10 Sets sampling rate Level 0 150 Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level 082 This effect produces an explosive sound when picking Knob1 Knob2 FS Trigger Knob3 Page01 Page02 Page03 HndGn Arm ON Bomb Thndr Decay 1 100 0 100 Sets type of effect sound THRSH 0 50 Sets length of reverberations Power 0 30 Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds Adjusts effect threshold Level 0 150 Adjusts strength of explosive Tone 0 10 sound Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level NEXT gt gt gt m T re 3 D a D 5 o U y N 3 D eb D a 51 m 0 O Pk z 3 D 0 D 5 o U y 9 3 D eb D a 52 Effect Types and Parameters EN MonoSynth SYMTH DRY LEWEL MonoSynth Ll Knob1 MA Knob2 This effect produces the sound of a monophonic single note playing guitar synt
50. or backing parts 410BlsSolo Delay and reverb are added to the US BLUES 4x10 combo sound Hit an open chord let it ring and check the sustain Str Cin LD This combines chorus and delay in a tone with aggressive compression The tone is clean but suitable when you want to solo through a high gain amp This clean sound has a vintage feel Use the expression pedal to control the tremolo Elec Rhyth This rhythm sound for classic hard rock uses a little EarlyRef Remember the shorts and the backpack The CAR DRIVE Cho Dly and Comp in this patch create a big overdriven tone that sounds like multiple layered guitars Richie Kotzen Fool Frnds This emulates the sound of an acoustic guitar plugged directly into an amp Reverb is optional MatchVibe This classic rock tone uses MATCH 30 Turn OverDrive on for leads or TheVibe on for backing This indie rock patch has two types of delays that can be used independently or simultaneously MetallicCh A slight chorus gives this modern heavy sound greater width This prog metal solo tone for fast picking has an effective modulated ping pong delay Kiko Loureiro Enfermo This heavy rock tone uses the Booster to maximize lead sounds 7 mirrors This is a tribute to the enigmatic master guitarist Allan Holdsworth HolyShift This sound features pitch shifting and is great for solos Use the expression pedal to control the HPS Mix
51. oversampling 32 bit floating point amp 32 bit fixed point Frequency characteristics 20 20 kHz 1 dB 3 dB 10 kQ load Display Input LCD X3 Standard monaural phone jack Rated input level 20dBm Input impedance 1MO ACTIVE PASSIVE switch selectable Output R Standard monaural phone jack Maximum output level Line 5 dBm with output load impedance of 10 kQ or more L MONO PHONES BALANCED OUTPUT Standard stereo phone jack line headphones Maximum output level Line 5 dBm with output load impedance of 10 kQ or more Headphones 20 mW 20 mW into 32 O load XLR connector Output impedance 100 Q HOT GND COLD GND 200 O HOTFCOLD PRE POST switch selectable GND LIFT switch selectable Control input For FPO1 FPO2 FSO1 Power AC adapter DC9V center minus plug 500 mA ZOOM AD 16 Batteries 6 hours of continuous operation using 4 AA alkaline batteries USB Bus power Dimensions G3 170mm D x 234mm W x 54mm H G3X 175mm D x 323mm W x 66mm H USB USB Audio Weight G3 1 2kg G3X 1 6kg Options FP01 FP02 expression pedal and FS01 foot switch e OdBm 0 775Vrms Rhythm List Ce PanemName TimSig m jouwe w resen a 7 yi 7 e Ben y s os a ofe a 7 zr y v v yi v 7 a a ea sa afez a 7 L 7 y afea IET ae Metros w wfm YN 3 O a o D O 5 0 ad gt lt eb gt 3 E
52. patch number where stored swapped 2 e Turn O of the right effect v TYPE A PAGE STORE SWAP EXECUTE STORE CANCEL ANY KEY v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE 2 1 y Change the patch number E To change the bank where stored swapped 1 e Turn O of the right effect O v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE v TYPE A PAGE rT CURRENT PATCH SELECT LOCATION e When the GLOBAL ETA STORE SWAP B1 AUTO SAVE function is ON the currently active patch CANCEL IAIN REV FD CLEAN me aT cannot be selected as the 1 2 destination Change the bank A To complete patch storing swapping STORE SWAP e Press O i e After COMPLETE appears on the display the store swap patch opens v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE A T CURRENT PATCH SELECT LOC e To cancel this press any z STORE SWAP keyinsteadof VO COMPLETE FD CLEAN 1 2 3 1 2 3 PAGE Q v TYPE 4 PAGE 15 YN rt e U 9 eb gt O a Setting patch specific parameters 1 To activate the TOTAL menu TOTAL NOTE e Press O i e Settings made for TOTAL parameters are saved separately for each patch y TYPE A PAGE AME LENLE WS CRUNCH v TYPE A PAGE Pedal OverD 0 0 0 4 SKIP NU EN EN 1 Y 2 NAME PATCH EE 1 FI EN ee CHAIN i i CTRL SW PDL 2 To change the patch name l N D re 5 5 D a 0 ri 4 E o o 5 D D 3 o ob
53. po Time IMB Mix WN d 566 J 30 70 NEXT gt gt gt D 2 E D 5 o D O eh a 9 gt 2 5 o oh D O Pb a 10 Adjusting effects A To change the page e Press O PAGE e The next page opens v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE Q Time F B Mix HiDMP P P Level 560 38 70 10 MONO 168 Effect processing capacity am me ce The G3 G23X allows you to combine six effects as you like However if you a combine effect types that require great amounts of processing power amp models for example the available processing capacity might not be enough If saessusasnsssen05l 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 one or more of the effect types or setting them to THRU e Press and hold the racer button for at least one 3 second to immediately set an effect to THRU e An effect requires the same amount of processing power whether it is on or off 5 To scroll through the effects shown lt SCROLL gt eeso OQ OMB You can also scroll oe the footswitches e Left Press and O simultaneously gt e Right Press and O simultaneously Example If you press O A D amp E D 5 D O eb 11 PAGE v TYPE A PAGE v TYPE A PAGE
54. r Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 Adjusts the gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level 024 Simulation of the popular Pro Co Rat famous for its edgy distortion sound Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 DAIN TONE LEVEL 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level Simulation of the Fuzz Face which has made rock history with its humorous panel design and smashing sound Knob1 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level Simulation of the Electro Harmonix Big Muff which is loved by famous artists around the world for its fat sweet fuzz sound Knob1 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level Simulation of the Boss Metal Zone which is characterized by long sustain and a powerful lower midrange Knob1 0 100 0 100 Level 0 150 gain Adjusts the tone Adjusts the output level NEXT gt gt gt m 0 O re 3 D 0 D 5 a U y N 3 7 eb D a 43 m 0 O eb 3 D 0 D 5 a U y 9 3 D eb D a 2 4 Effect Types and Parameters 028 Simulation of the compact Matchless Hotbox pre a
55. s FD COMBO 2x12 Fender Twin Reverb 65 cabinet with 2x12 inch Jensen speakers DELUXE R 1X12 Fender Deluxe Reverb cabinet with 1x12 inch Jensen speaker FD VIBRO 2x10 Fender Vibroverb 63 cabinet with 2x10 inch Jensen speakers US BLUES 4x10 Fender Tweed Bassman cabinet with 4x10 inch Jensen speakers VX COMBO 2x12 British combo amp cabinet with 2x12 inch Celestion Alnico speakers VX JMI 2x12 Early model British combo amp cabinet with 2x12 inch Celestion Alnico speakers BG CRUNCH 1x12 Mesa Boogie MklII cabinet with 1x12 inch Electro Voice speaker MATCH 30 2x12 Matchless DC30 cabinet with 2x12 inch Celestion speakers CAR DRIVE 1x12 Carr Mercury cabinet with 1x12 inch Eminence speaker TW ROCK 1x12 Two Rock Emerald 50 cabinet with 1x12 inch Fane speaker TONE CITY 4x12 Cabinet with 4x12 inch Fane speakers HW STACK 4x12 Hiwatt Custom 100 cabinet with 4x12 inch Fane speakers TANGERINE 4x12 Orange Graphic 120 cabinet with 4x12 inch Celestion speakers B BREAKER 2x12 Marshall Bluesbreaker cabinet with 2x12 inch Celestion speakers MS CRUNCH 4x12 Marshall 1959 cabinet with 4x12 inch Celestion speakers MS 1959 4x12 Marshall 1959 B cabinet with 4x12 inch Celestion speakers MS DRIVE 4x12 Marshall JCM2000 cabinet with 4x12 inch Celestion speakers BGN DRIVE 4x12 Bogner Ecstasy cabinet with 4x12 inch Celestion speakers BG DRIVE
56. s very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves could result in interference if placed nearby If this occurs place the G3 G3X and the other device farther apart With any type of electronic device that uses digital control including the G 3 G 3X electromagnetic interference could cause malfunction corrupt or destroy data and result in other unexpected trouble Always use caution 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 Never use abrasive cleansers wax or solvents including alcohol benzene and paint thinner 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 Copyrights e Windows Windows Vista and Windows 7 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft e Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc e All other trademarks product names and company names mentioned in this documentation are the property of their respective owners Note All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are for identification purposes only
57. sts the balance between original and effect sounds Knob1 Adjusts the output level Knob2 Knob3 Freq 0 100 0 10 Reso 0 10 Sets minimum frequency of envelope filter HPF BPF LPF Sets effect sensitivity Chara 2Pole 4Pole Sets effect resonance VLCTY Fast Slow Adjusts amount of filter applied 0 150 Sets speed of filter action Knob1 Adjusts the output level Knob2 Knob3 Depth 0 100 Rate 0 50 D 0 10 P Sets the depth of the modulation Shape 0 10 Sets the speed of the modulation Level 0 150 Adjusts the intensity of the modulation resonance sound Adjusts the effect envelope OMS SegFLTR The sequence filter has the flavor of a Z Vex Seek Wah Knob1 Adjusts the output level Knob2 Knob3 2 8 PTTRN 1 8 Speed 1 50 Page01 Adjusts number of sequence steps Shape 0 10 Sets effect pattern Sets modulation speed Level 0 150 Page02 Sets effect sound envelope MFA RndmFLTR This filter effect changes character Knob1 Reso 0 10 P Sets effect resonance randomly Knob2 Adjusts the output level Knob3 1 50 0 100 0 10 Sets modulation speed HPF BPF LPF Adjusts frequency range affected Chara 2Pole 4Pole Sets effect resonance Bal 0 100 P Level
58. t O Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures O Do not use near heaters stoves and other heat sources O Do not use in very high humidity or near splashing water S Do not use in places with excessive vibrations O Do not use in places with excessive dust or sand AC adapter handling Q When disconnecting the AC adapter from an outlet always pull the body of the adapter itself During lightning storms or when not using the unit for a long time disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet Battery handling a 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 aD 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 a Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any cables a Always disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter before moving the unit Volume S Do not use the product at a loud volume for a long time Interference with other electrical equipment In consideration of safety the G 3 G 5X has been designed to minimize the emission of electromagnetic radiation from the device and to minimize external electromagnetic interference However equipment that i
59. t the tuner type l 2 e Turn O of the right effect CHROMATIC The chromatic tuner shows the nearest pitch name semitone and how far the input sound is from that pitch 440Hz GUITAR bx8 Other tuner types Depending on the selected type the nearest string name and how far the sound input is from that pitch are shown Select from the EE EN ES following tunings String number Note name Display Meaning 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 GUITAR Standard tuning for guitars including 7 string guitars B E A D G B E OPENA In open A tuning the open strings make an A chord E A E A C E OPEN D In open D tuning the open strings make a D chord D A D Fit A D OPEN E In open E tuning the open strings make an E chord E B E G B E OPEN G In open G tuning the open strings make a G chord D G D G B D DADGAD This alternate tuning is often used for tapping etc D A D G A D A To use a drop tuning 3 e Turn O of the right effect v TYPE A PAGE e You can lower the tuning by one x1 two hx2 or three hx3 CALIB TYPE FLAT semitones e Drop tuning is not possible when the TYPE is set to CHROMATIC 440Hz GUITAR bx8 su eee b To tune the guitar e Play the open string that you want to tune and tune it E CHROMATIC TUNER E OTHERTUNERS The name of the nearest note and the pitch The number of the nearest string and the accuracy are shown pitch accura
60. the tone Adjusts the output level 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 Knob3 Mix 0 100 that is mixed with the original sound Level 0 150 P Adjusts the output level NEXT gt gt gt m T re 3 D a D 5 a U y N 3 D eb D a 49 m 0 T Pk z 3 D 0 D 5 o g y 9 3 D eb D a 50 Effect Types and Parameters 08 VintageCE This is a simulation of the BOSS CE 1 Knob1 Knob3 Comp 0 9 Rate 1 50 i 0 100 P Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound Sets the sensitivity of the compressor Sets the speed of the modulation 0 150 Knob1 Knob3 0 100 1 50 i 0 100 Adjusts the amount of effected sound Sets the depth of the modulation Sets the speed of the modulation harie mied aitmihe origa sound 0 10 Level 0 150 Adjusts the output level Knob1 Knob3 0 100 Rate 1 50 i 0 100 Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound Sets the depth of the modulation Sets the speed of the modulation 0 10 Level 0 150 Adjusts the output level Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Depth 0 100 Rate 0 50 D
61. the unit after effects DIRECT DAW The setting range is 0 100 Set to 0 to monitor only the DIRECT signal or 100 to monitor only the DAW computer output signal 12 To adjust the recording level l 2 e Turn O of the right effect to de e This adjusts the level of the signal sent to the DAW software SB AUDIO AU MONITOR REC GAIN computer e The setting range is 6 dB DIRECT Daw gt D 3 S 5 c 77 QN D Ep 5 Y 25 4 3 To view the firmware versions l e Press O of the right effect PAGE Q v TYPE A4 PAGE v TYPE A PAGE SB AUDIO MA o E MONITOR REC GAIN z Check the ZOOM website http www zoom aidia E 1 0 co jp for the latest firmware versions BOOT i a i AA DIRECT DAW 14 To exit the GLOBAL menu GLOBAL e Press O Using the Tuner 1 To activate the tuner 2 e Press for 1 second OF OO v TYPE A PAGE QI v TYPE A PAGE Q PAGE Q ma pYPASS C A Q ot y O z 5 O 26 1 e Turn of the left effect to switch between BYPASS and MUTE CHRO 440H2 GIRO E To HOME 7 2 To change the tuner s standard pitch l e Turn O of the right effect PAGE CH e The standard pitch for middle A can be adjusted to 435 445 Hz e The standard pitch setting is saved even when the power is turned OFF CHRO 3 To selec
62. to the footswitches e The effect that assigned to the expression pedal can be used to turn an effect ON OFF with i the pedal switch MN Set the parameter range that the pedal can adjust 2 e Turn of the right effect to set the minimum value 3 e Turn of the right effect to set the maximum value oe ee PAGEN e The minimum value can be set higher than the maximum value When set this way pushing the pedal down decreases the effect while letting it up increases the effect PBL DST Pedal x e When using AUTO ASSIGN the minimum and maximum values of parameters are set automatically and cannot be changed z QN D ee 5 5 D ma 0 T 4 y D 9 r o 5 D D 3 o o D Li 19 7 To exit the TOTAL menu TOTAL e Press O gt D 3 5 QN D Ep 5 Y 20 Changing Various Settings 1 To activate the GLOBAL menu GLOBAL v TYPE A PAGE v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE Q ASTER ES LEAM SB AUDIO 30 LEYEL TEMPO OUTPUT MONITOR RECGAIN 188 12 ON 38 8dB 128 DE DA DIRECT DAW 1 FI 3 PR leco Ga MASTER SIG PATH BATTERY LCD SAVE USB AUDIO VERSION e Global parameter settings affect all patches 2 To adjust the master level a 1 e Turn O of the left effect v TYPE A PAGE NOTE ASTER CML e The setting range is 0 120 LEYEL TEMPO OUTPUT 198 128 p
63. ts the output level NEXT gt gt gt 53 Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Time 10 1000 Duty 25 100 Mix 0 100 Sets the delay time m 0 T Pk z 3 D 0 D 5 o U y 9 3 D eb D a 54 Effect Types and Parameters yA HD Reverb This is a high definition reverb InputMute Knob1 Knob3 Decay 0 100 Mix 0 100 P HD Reverb Adjusts the amount of effected sound Sets the duration of the reverberations Adjusts the tone that is mixed with the original sound IO PreD 1 200 HPF 0 10 0 150 Page02 Adjusts the delay between input of the original sound and start of the reverb sound 098 Hall This reverb effect simulates the acoustics of a concert hall InputMute Knob3 Mix 0 100 P HALL A Sets the duration of the reverberations Adjusts the tone da me amon of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound Page02 Adjusts the delay between input of the original sound and start of the reverb sound POSTS Did o IOMA 099 Room This reverb effect simulates the acoustics of a room FS InputMute Knob1 Knob3 Decay 1 30 Mix 0 100 P Adjusts high pass filter cutoff frequency Adjusts the output level Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound ROOM Ah Sets the duration of the reverberations Adjusts the tone DECAY TOHE MIX s 0 a PreD 1 100 Le
64. urn O of the middle effect to set the battery type to ALKALINE or Ni MH nickel metal hydride MD Operating on batteries E Operating on adapter power eo Operating on USB bus power v TYPE A PAGE gt D 3 E 5 e mS O c a QN D cp Y NOTE e Set the battery type correctly in order to allow the remaining battery charge to be shown accurately 8 To check the eco mode status e The eco mode ON OFF status is shown beneath the power icon v TYPE A PAGE 9 To adjust the display contrast e Press O of the middle effect PAGE 0 1 2 e Turn O l O and of the middle effect O l V TYPE A PAGE O Left display ALCOR LEFT CENTER RIGHT 2 O Center display 3 O Right display CEE 53 Changing Various Settings 10 To set the auto save function l e Press O of the middle effect PAGE l e Turn of the middle effect y TYPE A PAGE z FAME SAY e ON Patch changes will be saved automatically x SAVE e OFF Patch changes will not be saved until they are saved manually ON See page 14 n 00 O gt D 3 5 e mS O a QN D Ep 5 Y 24 11 To adjust the USB audio monitoring balance e Turn O of the right effect de This adjusts the balance between the output signal from the DAW MONITOR REC GAIN software computer and the DIRECT signal from
65. vel 0 150 Adjusts the delay between input of the original sound and start of the reverb sound Adjusts the output level Knob3 Mix 0 100 P Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound Sets the duration of the reverberations Adjusts the tone Adjusts the delay between input of the Be j h level original sound and start of the reverb sound palusto ME Output IES Knob1 Knob3 Decay 1 30 Mix 0 100 P DECAY TONE MIX Page01 l Sets the duration of the reverberations Adjusts the tone AOAI mE amount al effected soma that is mixed with the original sound PreD 1 100 Level 0 150 Page02 Adjusts the delay between input of the original sound and start of the reverb sound Adjusts the output level This reverb effect simulates the acoustics of a large enclosure such as a sports arena EA Knob1 Knob3 Decay 1 30 Mix 0 100 P Page01 F frena Reverb i Sets the duration of the reverberations Adjusts the tone Adjusts the amount of effected sound DECAY TOHE MIX that is mixed with the original sound PreD 1 100 Level 0 150 Page02 Adjusts the delay between input of the original sound and start of the reverb sound PSS te output Tayal ES EarlyRef This effect reproduces only the early reflections of reverb WN Knob1 Knob2 Knob3 Decay 1 30 Shape 10 10 i 0 100 P Page01 Adjusts the amount
66. witch eco setting If the G3 G3X is not used for about 25 minutes it will automatically switch to standby If a guitar signal is being input the 63 G3X_ will not automatically switch to standby Display information E Home Screens show the current patch SENSE TONE LEVEL BRATAN 4449 3 5 e re gt D y 0 o 5 E Edit Screens show parameters being edited v TYPE A PAGE E ho e O TEMG gt 2 c D 5 o oh D O o a Adjusting effects Confirm that the Home screens are shown OO O OTO TOTO v TYPE A PAGE v TYPE A PAGE Q v TYPE A PAGE 1 To turn effects ON and OFF eP 1 Bd 3 ress O O e Turns the effect ON OFF e An effect is ON when its footswitch LED is lit e An effect is OFF when its footswitch LED is not lit 2 To select an effect type e Press O O v TYPE 4A e The effect type changes y TYPE A PAGEO gt e See page 40 for information about effect types and parameters e When the GLOBAL menu AUTO SAVE function is ON changes made will be saved automatically See page 24 SENSE TONE LEVEL 3 To adjust parameters u e e The editing screen opens where you can adjust parameters v TYPE A PAGE v TYPE A PAGE e Time rate and some other effect parameters can be set in note durations that are synchronized to the tem
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