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Effect Types and Parameters

ZOOM B1/B1X

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DRIVE module

Defret 

This effect makes the sound of a fretted bass resemble that of a fretless bass. Higher setting 
values result in higher effect sensitivity.

Slow Attack 

This effect reduces the attack rate of each individual note, producing a violin playing style 
sound. Higher setting values result in slower attack times.

Pedal Vox 

This effect simulates the half-open sound of a vintage Vox wah pedal. Higher setting values 
result in higher emphasized frequency. 

This module includes 13 types of amp/stomp box modeling effects and a bass synthesizer. 
For this module, DRIVE (effect type), GAIN (parameter 1), and MIX (parameter 2) can be 
adjusted separately. 

DRIVE (Type)

Selects the effect type for the DRIVE module. 

AMPEG

SUPER BASS 

Effect modeled on the sound of the 
ultimate rock bass amp, the Ampeg SVT. 

Simulation of the Marshall Super Bass 
head amp that has made rock history. 

SWR

ACOUSTIC

Simulation of the SWR SM-900, 
famous for its hi-fi sound.

Effect modeled on the sound of the 
Acoustic 360 with its tight midrange. 

BASSMAN

HARTKE 

Effect modeled on the sound of the 
Fender Bassman 100.

Simulation of the Hartke HA3500 
famous for its aluminum cone. 

TRACE ELLIOT

TUBE PRE 

Effect modeled on the sound of the 
Trace Elliot AH-500. 

ZOOM original tube preamplifier 
sound.

SANSAMP TS9 

Simulation of the Sansamp Bass Driver 
DI, highly popular among bass players. 

Simulation of the Tube Screamer used 
by many guitarists as a booster. 

ODB-3

MXR BASS DI 

Simulates the ODB-3 overdrive bass 
machine from Boss. 

Simulates the MXR Bass D.I.+ 
distortion channel. 

FUZZFACE MONO 

SYN 

Simulation of the Fuzz Face that made 
rock history with its zany look and 
smashing sound. 

This is a monophonic bass synthesizer 
(for single-note playing) that detects 
the pitch of the input signal. 

GAIN (Prm1)

Sets the DRIVE module parameter 1. The parameter type depends on the 
currently selected effect type.

When distortion effect type is selected 

Gain

Adjusts the gain (distortion depth).  

D 1 D 9

S 1 S 9

V 1 V 9

A G

S B

S W

A C

B M

H A

T E

T U

S A

T S

O D

D S

F F

M S

0 3 0

Effect Types and Parameters

ZOOM B1/B1X

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* Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this listing are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective owners. The names are used only to illustrate sonic characteristics and
do not indicate any affiliation with ZOOM CORPORATION.

EQ module

ZNR/AMP (ZNR/Amp Simulator) module

When MONO SYN effect type is selected 

Variation

Allows selection of the oscillator waveform type and tone variation. Available settings are "s" 
(sawtooth), "p" (square), and "m" (PWM = pulse width modulation). 

MIX (Prm2) 

Sets the DRIVE module parameter 2. This parameter is the same for all effect 
types. 

Mix 

Sets the mixing balance between the signal before the DRIVE module and the signal after 
passing the module. Higher setting values result in more drive sound.   

This is a 3-band equalizer. For this module, the three items EQ LO, EQ MID, and EQ HI can be 
adjusted separately.

EQ LO (Prm)

EQ MID (Prm)

EQ HI (Prm)

Adjusts the LO 
band of the EQ 
module.

Adjusts the MID 
band of the EQ 
module.

Adjusts the HI 
band of the EQ 
module.

Lo

Mid

Hi

Adjusts the low 
range (70Hz) boost/
cut.

Adjusts the 
midrange (450 Hz) 
boost/cut.

Adjusts the high 
range (3 kHz) boost/
cut.

This module combines two elements. ZNR is a noise reduction circuit developed by ZOOM 
which removes noise during play pauses without affecting sound quality. The amp simulator 
recreates the sound of speaker cabinets.

ZNR/AMP (Type&Prm)

Selects ZNR sensitivity and amp simulator type at the same time.

ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) 

This is the noise reduction function only. Higher setting values result in stronger effect. Set the 
value as high as possible without causing the sound to be cut off unnaturally. 

AMP&ZNR (Amp Simulator & ZNR) 

Combination of ZNR with bass amp cabinet simulator. The right-digit value controls ZNR 
sensitivity. 

S 1 S 5
P 1 P 5
M 1 M 5

0 1 0

8 1 8

8 1 8

8 1 8

0

9

A 0 A 9

Summary of Contents for B1 FOUR

Page 1: ...nd Parameters 18 Linking Effects 18 Explanation of symbols 18 PATCH LEVEL 19 COMP LIMIT module 19 EFX Effects module 19 DRIVE module 20 EQ module 21 ZNR AMP ZNR Amp Simulator module 21 MODULATION DELAY module 22 REVERB DELAY module 24 B1 B1X Preset Pattern 25 Restoring Factory Defaults 25 Special Features of B1X 26 PEDAL ASSIGN key operation 26 Adjusting the expression pedal 26 Specifications 27 T...

Page 2: ...ibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely With any type of digital control device the B1 B1X included electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth to clean the B1 B1X If necessary slightly moisten the cloth Do not use abrasive cleanser wax or solvents such as paint ...

Page 3: ...on page 26 Please also refer to that section Controls and Functions Connections ZOOM B1 B1X 5 VALUE knob This knob allows changing the level of effect parameters or of the overall patch Expression pedal B1X only Can be used as a volume pedal or as a real time controller for effect parameters For details see page 26 PEDAL ASSIGN key B1X only Serves to select the module to assign to the built in exp...

Page 4: ...A0 or the reverse order Immediately after turning the B1 B1X on the unit will be in play mode even if the Module selector is set to a position other than PLAY Turn the bass amplifier on and adjust the volume to a suitable position Bank name Patch number To try out the various effects of the B1 B1X we recommend that you simply play your instrument while switching patches Selecting a Patch ZOOM B1 B...

Page 5: ...To prevent the sound change caused by the above condition do not produce sound with your instrument until the bypass mute condition is fully established The B1 B1X incorporates an auto chromatic tuner To use the tuner function the built in effects must be bypassed temporarily turned off or muted original sound and effect sound turned off Using the Tuner ZOOM B1 B1X 9 A8 40 42 NOTE Pitch is high Pi...

Page 6: ...n rhythm mode Using the Rhythm Function ZOOM B1 B1X 11 20 40 25 Dot is shown Tempo 120 BPM Tempo 240 BPM Dots are shown Adjust the rhythm volume To adjust the rhythm volume turn the VALUE knob Adjust the tempo To continuously change the rhythm tempo hit the BANK UP TAP key once and then turn the VALUE knob while the tempo value is being shown on the display To manually specify the tempo hit the BA...

Page 7: ...ct type Prm Parameter Item where the parameter setting value only is adjusted Prm Prm1 or Prm2 Editing a Patch ZOOM B1 B1X 13 2 C OF Change the setting Use the VALUE knob to change the effect type and parameter as shown on the display Dot indicates that setting has been changed When the effect type and or parameter setting has been changed a dot appears in the bottom right of the display This indi...

Page 8: ...be selected automatically as default store copy target Select the store copy target bank To select the store copy target bank use the BANK UP TAP key NOTE Only a bank of the user area A d can be selected as store copy target bank During the store copy process the foot switch FS01 cannot be used to change banks Storing Copying Patches ZOOM B1 B1X 15 B4 B4 To cancel the store process To cancel the s...

Page 9: ...IN jack that allows connection of an optional foot switch or expression pedal This section explains how to use this capability Using a Foot Switch or Pedal ZOOM B1 B1X 17 more the B1 detects the interval and automatically adjusts the tempo accordingly tap tempo function Edit mode The foot switch has no effect Using the expression pedal With the B1 an expression pedal FP01 FP02 can be connected to ...

Page 10: ...ule comprises Hall Room and other effect types from which you can choose one Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM B1 B1X 19 PATCH LEVEL COMP LIMIT module EFX Effects module PATCH LEVEL Prm Determines the overall volume level of the patch Sets the patch level in the range from 2 98 1 0 A setting of 80 corresponds to unity gain input level and output level are equal This module comprises the effects tha...

Page 11: ...parameter type depends on the currently selected effect type When distortion effect type is selected Gain Adjusts the gain distortion depth D1 D9 S1 S9 V1 V9 AG SB SW AC BM HA TE TU SA TS OD DS FF MS 0 30 Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM B1 B1X 21 Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this listing are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners The names are used onl...

Page 12: ...50 TAP S1 S9 M1 M9 1 12 DT 24 2 1 H1 H9 C CO D DO E F FO A AO G GO B Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM B1 B1X 23 Vibrato Rate This is an automatic vibrato effect Higher right digit setting values result in deeper vibrato Adjusts the modulation rate Pitch Bend Pedal Position This effect allows using the expression pedal to change the pitch in real time Right digit setting values select the pitch cha...

Page 13: ...level of the effect sound Spring This effect simulates a spring type reverb Higher right digit setting values increase the level of the effect sound D1 D9 1 30 TAP T1 T9 A1 A9 P1 P9 H1 H9 1 30 R1 R9 S1 S9 Restoring Factory Defaults ZOOM B1 B1X 25 B1 B1X Preset Pattern Pattern Name TimSig Pattern Name TimSig Pattern Name TimSig 1 8beat 1 4 4 15 FUNK 1 4 4 29 5per4 2 5 4 2 8beat 2 4 4 16 FUNK 2 4 4 ...

Page 14: ...EVERB DELAY module Push strongly so that pedal touches here When foot is lifted pedal returns slightly ZOOM B1 B1X 27 Effect types 46 Effect modules max 8 simultaneous modules Patch memory User area 10 patches x 4 banks 40 Preset area 10 patches x 4 banks 40 Total 80 patches Sampling frequency 96 kHz A D converter 24 bit 128 times oversampling D A converter 24 bit 128 times oversampling Signal pro...

Page 15: ...nstalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferenc...

Page 16: ...This patch is inspired by the legendary Motown bass player James Jamerson Every fan of sixties Motown sound will be thrilled AMPEG VOLUME C2 Chili Wah Rock sound with Auto Wah as used by Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers Try some flashy slap play and turn up the volume Auto Wah AUTO WAH SENSE C3 Victor Wooten Simulates the sound of that ultimate bass virtuoso Victor Wooten as heard on his first al...

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