Zoom MRS-1044 Using the insert effect, About insert effect patches

Using the insert effect

Using the insert effect

This section explains how to insert the insert effect, how to select a patch, and how to edit the patch.

About insert effect patches

The insert effect is a multi-effect unit that contains a chain of separate effects such as compressor, distortion, and delay. Each of these separate effects is called an "effect module," and up to six effect modules can be used simultaneously. A set of effect modules that can be used simultaneously is called an "algorithm." You can use one of the following four types of algorithms.

•GUITAR/BASS: An algorithm suitable for recording

HINT

•Some algorithms are mono input / stereo output, and others are stereo input / stereo output. This difference will affect the signal flow when the insert effect is inserted. For details refer to p.77.

•The MIC algorithms "MIC SINGLE" and "MIC DUAL" will switch according to the effect type selected for the COMP/LIM module. For details on the effect types, refer to p.78.

Each module has various parameters (corresponding to the knobs of a compact effect unit) that can be edited to adjust the character or depth of the effect. Settings for the parameters of each effect module and an overall volume setting (patch level) are collectively referred to as a "patch."

guitar/bass.

•MIC: An algorithm suitable for recording vocals etc. through a mic. This algorithm has two variations, "MIC SINGLE" for use with one mic, or "MIC DUAL" for use with two mics.

•LINE: An algorithm used mainly when recording stereo- output line-level devices such as synthesizers or electronic pianos.

•MASTERING: An algorithm suitable for processing a stereo mix signal during mixdown, etc.

The arrangement of the effect modules and the signal flow for each algorithm is shown in the diagram below.

		Patch
COMP	PRE AMP/	EQ	ZNR
	DRIVE
	VOL PDL	MODULATION/	PAT LVL
		DELAY

A newly created project contains 220 patches designed by ZOOM, and these patches are organized according to the four algorithms. You can instantly switch insert effect settings simply by selecting the appropriate algorithm, and then selecting a patch. The following table shows how the patches are organized for each algorithm.

			Reference
Algorithm	Patch number	Types
GUITAR/BASS	00 – 99	100 types
MIC	00 – 49	50 types	[Effects]
LINE	00 – 49	50 types
MASTERING	00 – 19	20 types

[Module arrangement for each algorithm]

Algorithm			Effect modules				Input/output type
GUITAR/BASS	COMP	PRE AMP/	EQ	ZNR	VOL PDL	MODULATION/
		DRIVE				DELAY
							Mono → stereo
SINGLE	COMP/LIM	MIC PRE+	EQ	ZNR	VOL PDL	MODULATION/
		DE-ESSER				DELAY
MIC
DUAL	COMP/LIM	MIC PRE	EQ	ZNR	VOL PDL	DOUBLING
	CONM	MIC PRE	EQ	ZNR		DOUBLING
LINE	COMP/LIM	ISOLATOR	EQ	ZNR	VOL PDL	MODULATION/	Stereo → stereo
MASTERING	3BAND COMP/	NORMALIZE	EQ	ZNR	VOL PDL	DIMENSION/
	LO-FI					RESONANCE

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