Terms Used in This Manual
This section explains some important terms that are used throughout the 504 II documentation.
Effect parameterThe effects of the 504 II consist of a succession of modules that determine the sound. These individual modules are called the effect parameters. As shown in the following illustration, the 504 II has 10 different effect parameters. Changing the setting of an effect parameter is like turning the control knob on a compact effect, leading to a change in the sound.
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Effect typeSome effect parameters comprise several different effects which are referred to as effect types. For example, the DLY&REV parameter has the four effect types LARGE, SMALL, DELAY, and DLY+REV. Only one of these can be selected at a time.
PatchIn the 504 II, effects are stored and called up in units referred to as patches. A patch comprises information about the setting and on/off status of effect parameters. The memory of the 504 II holds up to 36 patches.
BankA group of six patches is called a bank. The 504 II manages a total of six banks, labelled A through F. The patches within each bank are numbered 1 through 6. To specify a patch, the 504 II uses the following format: "A1". This means that patch number 1 from bank A is selected. Therefore "b6" would refer to patch 6 from bank b.
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Play mode/edit modeThe internal status of the 504 II is referred to as the operation mode. The two major modes are play mode, in which you can select patches and use them for playing your instrument, and edit mode, in which you can modify the effects. The [PLAY/EDIT] selector serves for switching between the play mode and edit mode.
Global parametersNormally, effect parameter settings are stored individually for each patch, but some effect parameters affect all patches. Such parameters are called global parameters. The global parameter settings do not change also when the patch is switched.
Using the unit on batteries
1. Turn the 504 II over and open | 2. Insert four fresh IEC R6 |
the cover of the battery | (size AA) batteries into the |
compartment on the bottom. | battery compartment. |
Press the latch to release it and then raise the cover.
Insert all batteries with the same orientation.
Four IEC R6
(size AA) batteries
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Battery compartment cover
3. Close the cover of the battery compartment.
Rear of 504 II Close the cover of the battery compartment.
Push the cover in until the latch audibly snaps into place.
Use four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries.
When the batteries are getting low, a dot (.) in the bottom section of the display starts to flash.
While not using the 504 II, you should disconnect the cable plugged
NOTE | into the INPUT jack, to prevent draining the batteries. |
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