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ZOOM 505 II 

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ZOOM 505 II 

GUITAR

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Parameters

PATCH LEVEL

PATCH LEVEL

Adjusts the overall volume of the patch. A value of 25 corresponds to unity 
gain (input level and output level are equal). 

1

3

0

COMP  LIMIT  WAH

COMP module basic parameters 

COMPRESSOR (Compressor)

This effect type attenuates high-level signal components and boosts low-level signal 
components, thereby keeping the overall signal level within a certain range. The 
effect prolongs sustain and makes the sound more uniform. Higher setting values 
result in stronger compression. 

LIMITER (Limiter) 

This effect type attenuates peak levels and prevents overload of the next 
module. Higher setting values result in stronger limiter action. 

AUTO WAH (Auto Wah)

This effect type applies wah which is dependent on playing intensity. Higher 
setting values result in higher input sensitivity for the auto wah effect. 

COMPRESSOR > AUTO WAH (Compressor > Auto Wah) 

This effect type is a serial connection of compressor and auto wah. Higher 
setting values result in higher input sensitivity for the auto wah effect. (The 
compressor effect is fixed.) 

This module comprises the compressor, limiter, auto wah, 
and pedal wah effect types. Use the [+]/[-] keys to select 
the effect type and adjust the effect intensity. 

C

1

C

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A

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A

4

A

5

A

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TIME

LEVEL

TIME

LEVEL

TIME

LEVEL

TIME

LEVEL

Original sound

Compressor

Limiter

Original sound

PEDAL WAH (Pedal Wah) 

             This effect type allows using an expression pedal (FP01/FP02) 
connected to the CONTROL IN jack for pedal wah. The expression pedal then 
controls the frequency that is emphasized. Higher setting values result in 
higher emphasized frequency.

COMPRESSOR > PEDAL WAH (Compressor > Pedal Wah) 

             This effect type is a serial connection of compressor and pedal wah. 
Higher setting values result in higher emphasized frequency. (The compressor 
effect is fixed.) 

OFF (Off) 

Turns the COMP module off. 

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4

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DIST

DIST module basic parameters 

ACOUSTIC (Acoustic) 

Changes the sound of an electric guitar into that of an acoustic guitar.

FDR CLN (FDR Clean) 

Simulates the clean sound of a built-in type tube amplifier. 

RHYTHM (Rhythm) 

This is a crunch sound with slight distortion when playing strongly. 

OVERDRIVE (Overdrive) 

Extended overdrive sound with the character of tube amplifier distortion.

DIST (Distortion)

Distortion similar to driving a three-stack amp in the hard rock style.

In addition to 10 distortion type effects, this module also 
comprises two clean effect types. Use the [+]/[-] keys to 
select the effect type. 

BLUES (Blues) 

Overdrive with a solid blues style sound.

FUZZ (Fuzz)

Sixties style fuzz sound with fat bass. 

LEAD (Lead) 

Smooth, bright distortion sound.

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Summary of Contents for 505II Guitar

Page 1: ...tional Pedal 18 Restoring Factory Defaults 19 Linking Effects 20 Effect Types and Parameters 21 Specifications 31 Usage Precautions 31 Patch List Troubleshooting Contents Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 505 II hereafter simply called the 505 II Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of the unit and to ensure optimum performance and reliability Re...

Page 2: ...d multi effect processor for guitar with the following features and functions Top level performance While similar in price to a compact effect device the 505 II incorporates a varied palette of 33 effects Up to nine effects including ZNR and amp simulator can be combined in a patch The memory of the unit holds 36 rewritable patches providing no holds barred performance Intuitive user interface The...

Page 3: ...r ZNR ZOOM Noise Reduction and a guitar amp simulator Parameters such as effect intensity can be adjusted for each module individually and modules can be switched on and off as desired Effect type Within each effect module there are several different effects which are referred to as effect types For example the modulation effect module MOD comprises chorus flanger pitch shifter and other effect ty...

Page 4: ...se a Y cable for sending the output to two amplifiers Serves for connection of the optional foot switch FS01 or expression pedal FP01 FP02 Serves for storing edited patches copying patches to another location and other functions Serve for switching banks up and down adjusting parameters and other functions These switches are used for selecting patches controlling the tuner and other functions Show...

Page 5: ... on the guitar amplifier and adjust the volume to a suitable position A1 Bank Patch number You can use the keys to directly switch among the banks A F Keep both keys depressed for more than 1 second While the master volume setting is shown pressing the or key changes the setting The setting range is 0 50 When the unit is turned off and on again the setting will be reset to 40 When using headphones...

Page 6: ...ce pitch Bypass Tune the other strings in the same way A8 Pitch is high Pitch is correct Pitch is low The bypass or mute condition cannot be activated when the unit is in the edit mode Press one of the foot switches Press both foot switches together briefly and release Press both foot switches together and hold for at least 1 second Mute The left side of the display shows the note which is closest...

Page 7: ...tion 40 Parameter value Lit Modules and parameters that can be selected with the PLAY EDIT selector 1 Patch level 2 Basic parameters of COMP module 3 Basic parameters of DIST module 4 Extended parameters of DIST module 5 Basic parameters of EQ module 6 Extended parameters of EQ module 7 Basic parameters of ZNR AMP module 8 Basic parameters of MOD module 9 Basic parameters of DLY REV module 10 Exte...

Page 8: ...f the key When storing or copying a patch it is not possible to use the keys to switch only the bank number Press the STORE key once more When the store copy process is completed the unit reverts to the original mode with the target patch being selected The store process is aborted and the unit reverts to the previous mode To cancel the store copy process Press the key instead of the STORE key The...

Page 9: ...irect select To change the Patch call method back to normal direct select operation simply turn the unit off and back on again A3 A3 Confirm Use the foot switches to select the patch you want to use next 16 ZOOM 505 II GUITAR ZOOM 505 II GUITAR 17 Changing the Patch Call Method Changing the Patch Call Method Changing the Patch Call Method In normal operation the sound of the 505 II will change imm...

Page 10: ...ed to the 505 II while the unit is powered malfunction may occur Be sure to plug the foot switch or expression pedal into the CONTROL IN jack first and then plug the appropriate cable into the INPUT jack or DC 9V jack The pedal is active also in edit mode The 505 II comes with 36 preprogrammed patches These factory default patches can be restored also if they were overwritten by patches created by...

Page 11: ...and adjust the effect intensity SLOW ATTACK PITCH SHIFT Slow Attack Pitch Shift This effect type is a serial connection of slow attack and pitch shifter Higher right digit setting values result in slower attack rate The pitch shifter is fixed to the 1 octave up setting PEDAL SLOW ATTACK Pedal Slow Attack Using the expression pedal FP01 FP02 connected to the CONTROL IN jack the attack rate can be a...

Page 12: ... the effect type and adjust the effect intensity C1 C9 L1 L9 A1 A4 A5 A9 TIME LEVEL TIME LEVEL TIME LEVEL TIME LEVEL Original sound Compressor Limiter Original sound PEDAL WAH Pedal Wah This effect type allows using an expression pedal FP01 FP02 connected to the CONTROL IN jack for pedal wah The expression pedal then controls the frequency that is emphasized Higher setting values result in higher ...

Page 13: ...ence band You can select one out of 50 patterns 01 50 01 10 Lower values result in attenuated highs and emphasized lows 11 20 Lower values result in lower emphasized frequency 21 24 Lower values result in emphasized midrange 25 Flat characteristics 26 30 Higher values result in emphasized highs 31 40 Higher values result in higher emphasized frequency 41 50 Higher values result in emphasized prese...

Page 14: ... sound right channel PITCH 0 TIME Original sound PEDAL CHORUS Pedal Chorus Using the expression pedal FP01 FP02 connected to the CONTROL IN jack the chorus depth can be adjusted FLANGER Flanger This effect produces a unique undulating sound by shifting the pitch up and down Higher right digit setting values result in faster modulation FLANGER CHORUS Flanger Chorus This effect type is a serial conn...

Page 15: ...ect fourth up is mixed to the original sound P5 A chorus effect is added to the P4 setting P6 A component shifted by 1 octave up is mixed to the original sound P7 A slightly pitch shifted component is mixed to the original sound resulting in a chorus with slight modulation P8 A component shifted by a perfect fourth up and down is mixed to the original sound P9 A component shifted by 1 octave up an...

Page 16: ...eration for the effect type selected with the DLY REV module basic parameters d1 37 E1 10 Off indication Built in effects max 9 simultaneous 33 total Effect modules max 7 simultaneous 5 modules 1 block Banks and patches 6 banks x 6 patches 36 patches rewritable with memory store capability A D converter 16 bit 64 times oversampling D A converter 16 bit 8 times oversampling Sampling frequency 31 25...

Page 17: ...odeling sound Straight pedal wah sound 60 s British crunch sound with 1 octave up pedal pitch Like Santana s Solo Wild jet sound with pedal flanger Clean sound with auto wah and phase shift for rhythm play Slow attack sound with delay Noisy pedal wah fuzz sound Crunch sound for blues style play Distorted sound with auto wah and chorus effect Synthesizer sound with full effect palette SF style soun...

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