Quick Tour
ZOOM HD8/HD16 27
A combination of effect modules that can be used
simultaneously is called an “algorithm”. The insert effect of
the HD8/HD16 has 8 << 9>> different algorithms for
different applications. Patches can be saved individually.
NOTE
If pad 4 (INSERT EFFECT) does not light although the [SHIFT]
key is pressed, the insert effect is set to the bypass (off)
condition (“Off” is shown on the first line of the display). Press
the pad again to light it.
4. Use the cursor up/down keys to select an
algorithm for the insert effect.
The following algorithms are available.
• CLEAN
• DISTORTION
• ACO/BASS SIM
• BASS
These algorithms are suitable for recording guitar/bass.
• MIC
An algorithm suitable for vocals and other microphone
recordings.
• DUAL MIC
An algorithm with two entirely separate mono input and
mono output channels.
• LINE
An algorithm suitable mainly for recording line-level
output instruments such as synthesizer or electric piano.
• MASTERING
An algorithm suitable for processing the final stereo
mixdown signal.
•<< only>> 8x COMP EQ
An algorithm with 8 separate input/output channels.
Different high-pass filter, compressor, and EQ settings are
possible for each channel.
When you select an algorithm, the patch shown on the
second line of the display also changes.
NOTE
<< only>> The 8x COMP EQ algorithm can only be
inserted in the input when the 8-track recording function (→ p.
46) is active.
5. Turn the dial to select the patch.
A total of 310 << 330>> patches are available for the
insert effect. You can edit these patches if desired to alter the
sound or the effect depth.
The patches available for each algorithm are listed below.
HINT
When “Empty” is shown as the patch name, the patch is empty.
Selecting such a patch will have no effect.
6. While playing your instrument at the
maximum level, readjust the recording level
and make sure that the [REC LEVEL]
indicator does not light.
The output level to the insert effect changes according to the
selected patch. To prevent clipping, readjusting the [REC
LEVEL] control may be necessary.
7. To r eturn to the main screen, press the [EXIT]
key.
HINT
To record without using the insert effect, hold down the [SHIFT]
key in the pad section and press pad 4 (INSERT EFFECT). The
pad goes out, and the insert effect is bypassed.
CLEAN
CLEAN
No.0:Standard
No.0:Standard
Algorithm
Patch number Patch name
Algorithm Patch number range
CLEAN
0 – 29
DISTORTION
0 – 49
ACO/BASS SIM
0 – 19
BASS
0 – 29
MIC
0 – 49
DUAL MIC
0 – 49
LINE
0 – 49
MASTERING
0 – 29
8x COMP EQ
0 – 19