Zoom MRS-1266 Using the insert effect, About insert effect patches

Reference [Effects]

Using the insert effect

●MASTERING

This section explains how to select the position for 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 number of single effects such as compressor, distortion, and delay, connected in series. Each of these separate effects is called an “effect module”, and up to six effect modules can be used simultaneously.

A combination of effect modules that can be used simultaneously is called an “algorithm”. You can use one of the following five algorithms.

●DUAL

This algorithm has two entirely separate mono inputs and mono outputs. The algorithm comprises three types: “Mic & Mic” for two microphones, “G/B & Mic” for guitar/bass and microphone, and “Gtr & Bass” for guitar and bass.

An algorithm suitable for simultaneous recording of vocals and guitar, or for two guitars or bass guitars.

●GUITAR/BASS

An algorithm suitable for recording guitar/bass.

●MIC

An algorithm suitable for vocals or microphone recording.

●LINE

An algorithm suitable mainly for recording line-level output instruments such as synthesizer or electric piano.

An algorithm suitable for processing a stereo mix signal, such as during mixdown.

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

HINT

There are three types of algorithms: mono input/stereo out- put, stereo input/stereo output, and mono input x 2/mono output x 2. This difference will affect the signal flow when the insert effect is inserted. For details, refer to p.120.

Each effect module comprises various parameters that adjust the effect type and the effect depth. Settings for the parameters of each effect module and an overall volume setting (patch level) are collectively referred to as a “patch”.

Patch

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

A newly created project contains 280 patches, and these patches are organized according to the five algorithms. You can instantly switch insert effect settings simply by selecting the appropriate algorithm, and then selecting a patch.

The table below shows the algorithm types and the patch

Algorithm		Effect module arrangement				Input/output type
Mic & Mic	COMP/LIM	MIC PRE	ZNR	3BAND EQ	VOL PDL	DOUBLING
	COMP/LIM	MIC PRE	ZNR	3BAND EQ	VOL PDL	DOUBLING
DUAL G/B & Mic	COMP/LIM	PRE AMP	ZNR	3BAND EQ	VOL PDL	Mono → mono x 2
	COMP	MIC PRE	ZNR		VOL PDL
Gtr & Bass	COMP	GUITAR PREAMP	ZNR	3BAND EQ	VOL PDL
	COMP	BASS EQ(5BAND)	ZNR		VOL PDL
GUITAR/BASS	COMP	PRE AMP/	ZNR	EQ	VOL PDL	MODULATION/
		DRIVE				DELAY
						Mono → stereo
MIC	COMP/LIM	MIC PRE+	ZNR	EQ	VOL PDL	MODULATION/
		DE-ESSER				DELAY
LINE	COMP/LIM	ISOLATOR	ZNR	EQ	VOL PDL	MODULATION/
						Stereo → stereo
MASTERING	3BAND COMP/	NORMALIZE	ZNR	EQ	VOL PDL	DIMENSION/
	LO-FI					RESONANCE

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