20 ZOOM G1N/G1XN

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ZOOM G1N/G1XN
Effect Types and Parame ters
•Moduleselector
Shows the position of the knob at which
this module/parameter is called up.
•Expressionpedal
Indicates a par am ete r tha t can b e
controlled with the expression pedal.
•Tap
Indicates a p aramet er th at can be set b y
repeatedlytappingthe[BANKUP·TAP]
key. When the module/effect type is
selected in edit mode, the parameter
(modulation rate or delay time, etc.) will be
set according to th e interval in which the
key is pressed.
Using the built-in expression pedal (G1XN only)
TheG1XNletsyouadjustthe volumeor
parameters in real time using the expression
pedal on the unit. This section explains how to
use this capability.

[PEDAL ASSIGN] key operation

ThetoppaneloftheG1XN hasa[PEDAL
ASSIGN]key.Themoduletobecontrolledby
the pedal can be selected with this key.
1.Inplaymodeoreditmode,pressthe
[PEDALASSIGN]keytoselectthe
control target module.
The module currently selected as control
targetisindicatedbytherowofLEDsabove
the[PEDALASSIGN]key.
All out Pedal is inactive
Volume
COMP/EFX module
DRIVE module
MODULATION module
DELAY module
REVERB module
Besides the method described above, you
can also select the module to control by
holding down the [RHYTHM] key and
turning the [VALUE] knob. This is the
same as for the G1N. (For details, see
page 19.)
2.Storethepatchasrequired.
3. In play mode, select the patch and
operate the expression pedal.
The res pective param eter c hanges in re al
time.
4. To toggle the module assigned to the
pedal between on and off, briefly
push the pedal fully down.
Whenthemodule isoff,therespective LED
abovethe[PEDALASSIGN]keyflashes.This
function can also be used in edit mode.

Adjusting the expression pedal

The responsiveness of the expression pedal on
theG1XNcan be readjustedas necessary. If
the effect change seems insufficient when
pushing the pedal down, or if the volume or
tone changes excessively even when the pedal
isonlylightlypushed,adjustthe pedalas
follows.
1.Holddownthe[PEDALASSIGN]key
whileturningpowertotheG1XNon.
The indication "dn" appears on the display.
2.Fullyraisetheexpressionpedaland
press the [STORE] key.
Theindication"UP"appearsonthedisplay.
3. Push the expression pedal fully down
and release it.
Push strongly, so
that pedal touches
here
When foot is lifted,
pedal returns slightly
4. Press the [STORE] key once more.
Theadjustmentiscomplete,and theunit
returns to the play mode. If the indication
"Er"isshown,repeatthe procedurefrom
step 2.
Effect Types and Parameters

Explanation of symbols

HINT
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registered trademarks of their respective owners. The names are used only to illustrate
sonic characteristics after which the effects are modeled and do not indicate any affiliation
with ZOOM CORPORATION.
For some effect modules, you can select an effect type from several possible choices.
n PATCH LEVEL
PATCH LEVEL (Prm)
Sets the overall volume level of the patch.
2 10
Thesettingrangeis2–98,and1.0.Asettingof80correspondstounitygain(inputlevelandoutputlevel
are equal).
n COMP/EFX (Compressor/Special Effects) module
COMP/EFX (Type&Prm)
Selects the COMP/EFX module effect type and parameter.
C1 C 9
Compressor
ThisisanMXRDynacomptypecompressorwhichlimitshigh-levelsignalsandboostslow-levelsignalsto
compresstheoveralldynamicsofthesignal.Highersettingsresultinhighersensitivity.
A1 A 9
Auto Wah
Thiseffectvarieswahinaccordancewithpickingintensity.Highersettingsresultinhighersensitivity.
B1 B 9
Booster
Raisessignalgainandcreatesadynamicsound.Highersettingsresultinhighergain.
T1 T 9
Tremolo
Thiseffectperiodicallyvariesthevolume.Highersettingsresultinfastermodulationrate.
P1 P 9
Phaser
Thiseffectproducessoundwithapulsatingcharacter.Highersettingvaluesresultinfastermodulationrate.
R1 R 9
RingMod(RingModulator)
Thiseffectproducesametallicringingsound.Highersettingsresultinhighermodulationfrequency.