• PATCH
A combination of several effects, each with individual parameter settings is called a "patch". The
505 comes with 24 preset patches which can be changed (edited) by the user.
• BANK
The 505 calls up patches in sets of four, called a "bank".
The 505 has memory capacity for 24 patches. At the factory, these are programmed with
recommended settings. The user can freely change the contents of any patch, and it is also
possible to restore the factory settings.
What Are Banks and Patches?
PATCH LIST
Effect Connections
Controls and Functions
As shown in the illustration below, the 505 can be thought to contain seven "effect modules" which are
internally connected. In most effect modules, only one effect may be active at any given time, but the COMP
and MOD modules can use two effects simultaneously. Therefore the 505 can act like a total of nine single
effect devices.
INPUT
OUTPUT
Delay/Reverb
DLY/REV
Modulation
MOD
Equalizer
EQ
Amp Simulator
AMP
ZOOM Noise Reduction
ZNR
Distortion
DIST
Compressor
COMP
ZNR/AMP BLOCK
Compressor:
Keeps the input within a given
level range.
Limiter:
Restricts the input level.
Auto Wah:
Shifts the emphasis frequency
automatically, according to the
input signal dynamics. Can also
be used as ComAuto
Wah.
Pedal Wah:
Shifts the emphasis frequency
manually, according to the FP01
control signal from CONTROL
IN. Can also be used as
ComPedal Wah.
Acoustic:
Produces a sound similar to an
electric acoustic guitar.
Rhythm:
Gives slight distortion when
strings are picked strongly.
OD:
Extended overdrive distortion
similar to driving a tube amp.
DIST:
Hard distortion comparable to
driving a three-stack amp.
Blues:
Overdrive sound with a firm
core.
Fuzz:
Choppy sound with fat bass.
Lead:
Bright and smooth distortion.
Metal:
Shredding type sound.
ZNR:
Noise reduction with natural
sounding cutoff.
AMP:
Makes the output sound as if
coming from a guitar amplifier.
4band EQ:
Allows boost and cut in four
ranges: presence, high,
midrange, and low.
Phase Shift:
Applies a phase-shifted
component to the direct sound.
The amount of shift varies
periodically, resulting in a
breathing effect.
Chorus:
Simple 2-phase chorus suitable
for achieving a clean sound.
Flanger:
Adds a very short delay to the
direct sound and varies the delay
time periodically, resulting in a
peculiar sound character. Can
also be used as Chorus.
Doubling:
Overlays the direct sound with a
short delay component, creating
the impression of several players
and making the sound more full-
bodied. Can also be used as
DChorus.
Step:
Randomly changing filter creates
an auto-arpeggio effect. Can also
be used as Step+Chorus.
Pitch Shift:
Can be used as dual-voice pitch
shifter or Pitch+Chorus.
Delay:
Conventional digital delay with a
delay time of up to 370ms.
Hall Reverb:
Simulates the acoustics of a hall.
Room Reverb:
Simulates the acoustics of a
room.
OUTPUT jack
The output signal of the 505 appears at this jack.
You can connect either a single guitar amplifier, using a monaural
shielded cable, or two guitar amplifiers, using a Y-type stereo shielded
cable, or a pair of stereo headphones. If the volume level is low when
using headphones, increase the patch level or master level, or use
headphones with low impedance (32 ohms or less).
CONTROL IN jack
When the optional expression pedal FP01 is connected to this jack, it
can serve as volume pedal or be used for pedal wah and pedal pitch.
When the optional foot switch FS01 is connected, it can serve for
bank UP switching.
TUNER indicator
In the Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode, this indicator shows that the tuner is
active, and it serves as a gauge for fine tuning your instrument.
• Battery empty warning
When the unit is powered from the battery, this indicator begins to flash
when the battery is exhausted.
STORE key
Serves to initiate and execute the store function for patches.
• Direct Load function
When the key is held down for at least 1 second in the Play mode, the
Direct Load function is turned on or off.
EDIT key
This key serves to toggle between the Play mode (where effects are used
for playing the instrument) and Edit mode (where the user can freely
change patch settings). The Edit mode is also used to select effect
parameters.
When the key is pressed while a Delay/Reverb effect parameter is
selected, the unit switches back to Play mode.
• Bank Hold function
When the key is held down for at least 1 second in Play mode, the Bank
Hold function is turned on or off.
INPUT jack
Serves for connection of the guitar.
When the unit is powered from the battery, this jack also functions as
on/off switch. Plugging a shielded cable into the jack turns the 505 on.
When not using the unit, the cable should be disconnected to prevent
battery drain.
DC IN jack
Serves for connection of an AC adapter (Zoom AD-0006) which
delivers 9 V DC, 300 mA with a "center minus" plug configuration.
When the AC adapter is connected to this jack, the 505 is turned on.
Display
Shows information required to operate the 505.
• Play mode:
Shows the currently selected bank and patch.
• Edit mode:
Shows the value of the parameter currently being edited.
• Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode:
Shows the pitch of the input signal.
Parameter cursor LEDs
• Play mode:
The currently used effect module lights up.
• Edit mode:
The currently used effect module lights up. When selected for editing,
the indicator for the effect module flashes.
• Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode:
Indicators function as tuning meter.
VALUE + / - keys
• Play mode:
The keys serve for bank switching.
• Edit mode:
The keys serve for changing the effect parameter.
• Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode:
The keys serve for setting the tuner reference pitch (calibration).
Patch UP / DOWN pedals
• Play mode:
The pedals serve for patch switching. Pressing both pedals
simultaneously activates the Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode.
• Edit mode:
The pedals serve for selecting effect parameters. Pressing both pedals
simultaneously turns the currently selected effect module on or off.
• Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode:
Pressing a pedal cancels the Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode.
STORE
EDIT
TUNER CAL .
EDIT VAL .
BANK
+
–
OUTPUT
INPUT
COMP
DIST
GAIN
ZNR
AMP
EQ
MOD
LEVEL
/REV
DLY
1-30
COMP
WAH
ACOUSTIC RHYTHM
OD DIST BLUES
METAL
FUZZ LEAD
PEDALWAH
LIMIT
1-30
1-9
EQ(1-50)
CHORUS
STEP
DOUBLE
FLANGE
PHASE
A1-A9
UP
DOWN
BYPASS
DELAY HALL ROOM
PITCH
BANK HOLD
Top Panel
Rear Panel
ZOOM CORPORATION
MADE IN JAPAN
INPUT
DC 9V
CONTROL IN OUTPUT
300mA
[PHONES]
5
3
4
6
BANK A
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK b
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK C
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK d
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK E
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK F
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
PATCH PATCH
NAME
COMMENT
Super Dist Solo
Clean Delay
Psycho Harmony
Metal
Mellow Drive
Wah Dist
Multi Phaser
Steel China
Rock Drive
Bright Chorus
Power Distortion
Choir Wave
Jet Drive
Funky Phase
Head Long
City Night
PWM Synth Lead
JAZZY
Octave Pitch
Step Mode
Wah Fuzz
Blues Lead
Blues Rhythm
Acoustic
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
BANK
A
b
C
d
E
F
Tight and smooth distortion
Clean sound with chorus and feedback delay
Distortion sound for avant-garde harmony solos
High-gain metal sound allows 2-octave bend-down with pedal
Straight overdrive sound
Distortion sound with auto wah and chorus
Multi Phaser
Synthesizer-like SFX sound
Straight rock sound
Chorus sound with a distinct edge
Distortion with doubling as hidden flavor
Clean sound with transparent chorus and flanger
Wild jet sound with flanger
Clean sound with wah and effect shift for rhythm play
Zoom's famous step-type effect
Clean chorus sound
Synthesizer sound with full effect palette
Warm jazz sound with octave overlays
Wild and heavy lead sound with up/down octave unison
SF type sound combining step effect with chorus
Noisy wah/fuzz sound
Lead sound for fusion and blues
Cutting sound with distortion as hidden flavor
Electric acoustic guitar simulation sound
