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MIDI control 

MIDI channel setting function 

MIDI control signals (such as program change and control change messages, see below) are always sent with a
certain channel number (1 Ð 16). The receiving side can select which channels to receive. 
MIDI control signals can be divided into several types. The 1204 can only process so-called program change
messages and control change messages. Program change messages can be used by the 1204 to switch memory
numbers in memory mode. Control change messages can be used by the 1204 to alter effect settings in memory
mode. 
In the factory default condition, the 1204 is set up to receive all MIDI channels. In MIDI terminology, this is called
the "OMNI Mode On" condition. If desired, the setting can be changed as follows. 

1. Use the MODE key to select the memory mode. 

2. Press the MIDI key to activate the MIDI channel setting function. 

The current MIDI channel setting and the indication  

C H

"CH" flash alternately on the display. 

3. Use the 

and 

keys to select the MIDI channel you want to receive. 

Note: The following settings are available. 

• Receive all MIDI channels:

AL 

• Receive individual MIDI channels:  1 – 16 

• Disable MIDI channels:

– –

Caution: If you want to cancel the process, you can press the CANCEL key at this point. If you go ahead with

the MIDI channel setting function, the earlier setting will be changed. 

4. To complete the MIDI channel setting function, press the MIDI key once more. The function is

terminated and the display reverts to showing the memory number. The selected MIDI channel setting is
automatically stored. 

Note: The MIDI channel setting is retained also when the unit is turned off. 

Using MIDI to call up stored effect settings 

Effect settings stored by the 1204 can be called up from an external MIDI device. To call up stored settings, it
suffices to specify the memory number. 

To call up an effect setting via MIDI, proceed as follows. 

1. Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the external device to the MIDI IN jack of the 1204. 

Turn all devices off before making this connection. 

2. When connections are established, turn on the devices and use the MODE key of the 1204 to set it to the

memory mode. 

3. Set up the 1204 so that the MIDI receive channels match the MIDI send channels of the external device. 

4. Send program change messages from the external device to switch memory numbers at the 1204. 

Note: The relationship between MIDI program change messages and memory numbers of the 1204 is as

shown below. 

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Program change messages over 100 are not
accepted by the 1204. 

 

1

01

2

02

100

00

101

128

 MIDI program change number

Memory number

99

99

Note: MIDI control is possible only in memory mode. 

Summary of Contents for Studio 1204

Page 1: ...it Echo Gate Flg Echo Echo Cho Echo Dly Tim Rev Solo Pit Rev Drums Flg Rev Percus Cho Rev Plate Pitch Vocal Tremolo Ambi Dly Rev Orche Cho Rev Studio Flg Rev Session Pit Rev 3 4 5 6 7 8 BANK A EFFECTS...

Page 2: ...how to use the 1204 Effect Types Effect Patterns Effect Parameters This chapter describes the various effect types effect patterns and effect parameters Important Information This chapter contains tro...

Page 3: ...Selection 14 Manual mode 14 Memory mode 14 Recall mode 14 Functions 15 Store function 15 Effect on off function 15 MIDI channel setting function 15 Trying out the 1204 16 Power on 16 Selecting an eff...

Page 4: ...on 26 CHORUS FLANGER PITCH TREMOLO Category SERI Serial 27 DLY REV CHO REV FLG REV PIT REV Category PARA Parallel 27 CHO REV FLG REV PIT REV TRM REV CHO ECHO FLG ECHO PIT ECHO Category SFX Special Eff...

Page 5: ...ers ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result Warning Caution Warnings The supplied AC adapter is designed only for Zoom products wi...

Page 6: ...humidity can lead to leakage current or short circuits which pose a risk of fire and electric shock Extreme temperatures can lead to leakage current or short circuits which pose a risk of fire and ele...

Page 7: ...THE BASICS This chapter describes the controls and other parts of the 1204 as well as installation setup and connection to other equipment 6...

Page 8: ...rol Adjusts the output signal level 9 EDIT1 control 10 EDIT2 control With these controls the user can adjust the parameters of the currently selected effect The types of parameters which can be adjust...

Page 9: ...nt 470 kilohms or higher Rear Panel 6 EFFECT selector Serves to select the type of effect to be used Effects are grouped in banks A and B with 16 effects each giving a choice of 32 effects 7 BANK swit...

Page 10: ...nt to OFF If the equipment is on sudden noise surges can lead to hearing damage or damage to the equipment 9 Precaution DC9V 300mA MIDI IN MODEL 1204 ZOOM STUDIO OUTPUT R L INPUT R L MONO ZOOM CORPORA...

Page 11: ...microphone into the MIC IN jack on the front panel of the 1204 If connected to a rear panel INPUT jack the volume level will not be sufficient Normally the signals fed to the INPUT jacks on the rear p...

Page 12: ...other cables Failure to observe this precaution can lead to damage to connected equipment Use the unit on a stable surface where it cannot fall over or be dropped Dropping the unit can lead to damage...

Page 13: ...OPERATION This chapter will help you get acquainted with the 1204 showing you how to use and change effects and how to store settings 12...

Page 14: ...Memory mode In this mode you can choose one of 100 effect settings stored in memory The mode also allows editing of effect parameters Recall mode This mode is used to return the memory settings of th...

Page 15: ...e suitable Effect settings adjusted in manual mode can be stored in memory These settings can then be called up instantly using the memory mode Memory mode The 1204 has a built in memory that allows t...

Page 16: ...e 1204 when the effects are switched off However since the 1204 converts the analog input signal into digital form for internal processing and reconverts it to analog form for output the output signal...

Page 17: ...of the playback system or mixer return input to a suitable position 7 Adjust the output level control of the playback system to a suitable position Selecting an effect Try selecting an effect as foll...

Page 18: ...unds distorted although the PEAK indicator does not light up frequently an EQ control may be set to a position which causes excessive boost Try adjusting the control if this occurs Turning effect proc...

Page 19: ...is completed the memory number stops flashing and stays constantly on The store function is now terminated Note If the store function was initiated while the 1204 was in manual mode the unit will aut...

Page 20: ...the display Calling up stored effect settings Stored effect settings can be called up in the memory mode Selecting a setting that is stored in the memory of the 1204 makes that setting active by elec...

Page 21: ...ory indicator flashes to indicate this fact During editing the edit symbol is shown in the bottom right corner of the display As opposed to manual mode adjustments in memory mode are difficult to asce...

Page 22: ...e CANCEL key at this point If you go ahead with the MIDI channel setting function the earlier setting will be changed 4 To complete the MIDI channel setting function press the MIDI key once more The f...

Page 23: ...y these factory defaults are overwritten but they can be restored using the recall function The recall mode is a special mode of the 1204 that is separate from the other two operation modes It cannot...

Page 24: ...MENO 23...

Page 25: ...EFFECT TYPES EFFECT PATTERNS EFFECT PARAMETERS This chapter describes the various effect types effect patterns and effect parameters 24...

Page 26: ...he image of a small club 9 PERCUS PERCUSSION Diffusion High Damp General type reverb suitable for all kinds of percussion 10 DRUMS High Damp Density Warm reverb for snare drums and tom tom 11 SOLO Pre...

Page 27: ...pth Modulation Delay Stereo chorus with 3 voices x 2 channels 2 FLANGER Modulation Depth Modulation Feedback Flanger with wide sweep range 3 PITCH 2 8 Shift Down 1 oct Range 9 Detune 10 16 Shift Up 1...

Page 28: ...in left channel and reverb in right channel 10 FLG REV Modulation Frequency Reverb Mix Parallel effect with flanger in left channel and reverb in right channel 11 PIT REV Reverb Mix Parallel effect w...

Page 29: ...milar input to the left channel into 10 frequency bands and processes these channels using the signal from the MIC IN jack or the right channel input as envelope signal Note When wanting to use the le...

Page 30: ...MEMO 29...

Page 31: ...IMPORTANT INFORMATION This chapter describes troubleshooting steps and safety precautions 30...

Page 32: ...e a dynamic microphone rated for 600 ohm impedance Sound is distorted or breaks up Is input signal level too high Adjust INPUT level control so that PEAK indicator lights up only occasionally during s...

Page 33: ...function Is the MIDI channel setting function active Press the MIDI key or CANCEL key to terminate the function Stored settings are different from established settings Symptom Check Remedy Control vi...

Page 34: ...y of interference cannot be ruled out entirely Whatever the type of digital control device the 1204 included electromagnetic damage can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data Since this...

Page 35: ...MEMO 34...

Page 36: ...al phone jack x 2 Reference input level 10 dBm to 4 dBm Input impedance 10 kilohms MONO 20 kilohms STEREO MIC input standard monaural phone jack x 1 Reference input level 56 dBm to 36 dBm Input impeda...

Page 37: ...nnn MIDI Channel No 0000 1111 ccc cccc Control No See Table 1 vvv vvvv Control Value See Table 1 1100 nnnn 0ppp pppp PROGRAM CHANGE nnnn MIDI Channel No 0000 1111 ppp pppp Program No 000 0000 110 0011...

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