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ZOOM 506 II 

BASS

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ZOOM 506 II 

BASS

ZNR/AMP

ZNR/AMP module basic parameters 

ZNR

ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) serves for reducing noise during play pauses or 
silent passages. Higher setting values result in more efficient noise reduction. Set 
the value as high as possible without causing the sound to be cut off unnaturally. 

AMP (Amp Simulator) 

The amp simulator adds the character of a bass guitar amplifier to the output signal. 
When this setting is selected, the amp simulator is on and ZNR is off.

ZNR+AMP (ZNR + Amp Simulator) 

ZNR and amp simulator are both on. Increasing the right- digit value results in 
more efficient noise reduction. Set the value as high as possible without causing the 
sound to be cut off unnaturally. 

Serves for making the ZNR module and AMP module settings. 
ZNR is a noise reduction circuit developed by ZOOM, 
allowing control over the noise threshold. The AMP module is 
a bass guitar amp simulator that can be switched on or off. 

OFF (Off) 

ZNR and amp simulator are both off. 

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MOD

MOD module basic parameters 

CHORUS (Chorus) 

This effect mixes a variable pitch-shifted component to the original signal, 
resulting in full-bodied and expansive sound. Higher setting values result in 
a more pronounced chorus effect. 

This effect module comprises modulation effects such as 
chorus, flanger, and octaver. Use the [+]/[-] keys to select 
the effect type and adjust the effect intensity.

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PITCH

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Effect sound (left channel)

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Effect sound (right channel)

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Original sound

PEDAL CHORUS 1 (Pedal Chorus 1) 

              Using the expression pedal (FP01/FP02) connected to the 
CONTROL IN jack, the chorus 1 intensity can be adjusted. 

CHORUS 2 (Chorus 2)

This is a bright sounding chorus effect with depth and spread. Higher right-
digit setting values result in a more pronounced chorus effect.

PEDAL CHORUS 2 (Pedal Chorus 2) 

              Using the expression pedal (FP01/FP02) connected to the 
CONTROL IN jack, the chorus 2 intensity 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. 

PEDAL FLANGER (Pedal Flanger) 

              Using the expression pedal (FP01/FP02) connected to the 
CONTROL IN jack, the flanger modulation rate can be adjusted. The 
adjustable range is larger than available with F1 - F9. 

STEP (Step)

This effect introduces a filter which changes randomly, resulting in an 
auto-arpeggio sound. Higher right-digit setting values give faster step 
sound change.

PEDAL STEP (Pedal Step) 

              Using the expression pedal (FP01/FP02) connected to the 
CONTROL IN jack, the step sound change rate can be adjusted. 

CRY1 (Cry 1) 

This effect changes the sound in a similar way as a talking simulator. 
Higher right-digit setting values result in more pronounced sound change. 

PEDAL CRY (Pedal Cry) 

              Using the expression pedal (FP01/FP02) connected to the 
CONTROL IN jack, the cry type sound change can be adjusted. 

DEFRET (Defret) 

This effect makes the sound of a fretted bass resemble that of a fretless 
bass. It is especially suitable for playing single notes. Higher right-digit 
setting values result in a more pronounced defret effect. 

CRY2 (Cry 2) 

This is a cry effect with a different sound character. Higher right-digit 
setting values result in more pronounced sound change.

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Summary of Contents for 506II Bass

Page 1: ...and all other documentation for future reference SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 Features 3 Terms Used in This Manual 4 Using the unit on batteries 5 Controls and Functions 6 Selecting Patches for Play 8 Using the Tuner Function 10 Editing a Patch 12 Storing Copying Patches 14 Changing the Patch Call Method 16 Using the Optional Pedal 18 Restoring Factory Defaults 19 Linking Effects 20 Effect Types and Param...

Page 2: ...ly an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC 300 mA and is equipped with a center minus plug Zoom AD 0006 The use of an adapter other than the specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull at...

Page 3: ...sity 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 types Only one of these can be selected at a time An effect type is also often simply r...

Page 4: ... DC 9V AC adapter jack Serves for connecting the bass guitar When the 506 II is operated on batteries the unit will be turned on when a plug is inserted in this jack To use the 506 II on AC power plug an AC adapter ZOOM AD 0006 with a rated output of 9 volts DC 300 mA center minus plug into this jack When a plug is inserted in this jack the 506 II is turned on This stereo phone jack serves for con...

Page 5: ... on the bass 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 headp...

Page 6: ...ence 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 close...

Page 7: ...sition 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 Ex...

Page 8: ... of 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 T...

Page 9: ... direct 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 506 II BASS ZOOM 506 II BASS 17 Changing the Patch Call Method In normal operation the sound of the 506 II will change immediately if a patch is selected in play mode This may be undesir...

Page 10: ... 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 NOTE A1 b1 C1 d1 E1 F1 The 506 II comes with 36 preprogrammed patches These factory default patches can be restored also if they were overwritten by patches created by the user There are two ways of...

Page 11: ...ys to select the effect type and adjust the effect intensity OFF Off Turns the MOD module off PEDAL BASS SYNTH Pedal Bass Synthesizer Using the expression pedal FP01 FP02 connected to the CONTROL IN jack the mixing ratio of b2 effect sound and original sound can be adjusted OCTAVE Octaver This effect downshifts the sound by one octave and mixes it to the original sound Higher right digit setting v...

Page 12: ... F1 F8 FP TIME LEVEL TIME LEVEL TIME LEVEL TIME LEVEL Original sound Compressor Limiter Original sound RESONANT WAH Resonant Wah This effect type applies auto wah to a narrow frequency band resulting in a special effect Higher right digit setting values result in higher input sensitivity for the auto wah effect PEDAL RESONANT WAH Pedal Resonant Wah This effect type allows using an expression pedal...

Page 13: ...ues 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 presence and lows PHASE SHIFT Phaser This effect mixes a phase shifted component to the original sound resulting in a pulsating character Hi...

Page 14: ...ed to the CONTROL IN jack the chorus 1 intensity can be adjusted CHORUS 2 Chorus 2 This is a bright sounding chorus effect with depth and spread Higher right digit setting values result in a more pronounced chorus effect PEDAL CHORUS 2 Pedal Chorus 2 Using the expression pedal FP01 FP02 connected to the CONTROL IN jack the chorus 2 intensity can be adjusted FLANGER Flanger This effect produces a u...

Page 15: ... amount of original sound mixed in b6 b3 effect sound with a slight amount of original sound mixed in b7 b1 effect sound and original sound in 1 1 ratio b8 b2 effect sound and original sound in 1 1 ratio b9 b3 effect sound and original sound in 1 1 ratio b1 b9 o1 o6 o7 o9 dP bP oP PITCH SHIFT Pitch Shift This effect varies the pitch of the original sound You can select one out of nine preset pitch...

Page 16: ...37 E1 10 Off indication Specifications Built in effects max 8 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 kHz Input BASS GUITAR input standard mono phone jack rated input ...

Page 17: ...ound Clear mellow bass sound good for picking style Pedal chorus sound good for picking style Retro slap sound for old funk style Pedal fuzz tone with extra edge and attack Wah octave funk bass sound Percussive slap creates a dramatic effect Chorus pedal wah sound ideal for picking Practical basic bass tone Chorus tone with octave effect Lead synthesizer bass sound Unique rain drop bass sound Extr...

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