Version 2.0 OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM.

Please read this manual carefully to learn about all the functions of theso thatyou will be able to use it fully.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for reference when necessary.

Contents
Usage and safety precautions…………… 2

Using rhythms……………………………… 39

Introduction ………………………………… 3

Using the looper …………………………… 41

Terms used in this manual ……………… 3

Using the pedal …………………………… 46

Part names ………………………………… 4

Setting the tempo ………………………… 47

Turning the power on …………………… 6

Setting how the TAP LED blinks ………… 48

Display information ……………………… 7

Using as an audio interface ……………… 50

Adjusting effects …………………………… 9

Adjusting the pedal ……………………… 51

Using the output booster ………………… 17

Restoring default settings and patches … 52

Adjusting the master level ……………… 17

Updating the firmware …………………… 53

Using patches ……………………………… 18

Troubleshooting …………………………… 56

Changing USB audio settings …………… 24

Rhythm List ………………………………… 57

Changing various settings ……………… 27

Specifications ……………………………… 58

Using the tuner …………………………… 33© 2016 ZOOM CORPORATION
Copying or reproduction of this Operation Manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.

Usage and safety precautions
Safety Precautions

Usage Precautions
Interference with other electrical equipment

In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings andcautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The meaningsof these symbols are as follows:

In consideration of safety, thehas been designed tominimize the emission of electromagnetic radiation from thedevice and to minimize external electromagnetic interference.
However, equipment that is very susceptible to interferenceor that emits powerful electromagnetic waves could result ininterference if placed nearby. If this occurs, place theand the other device farther apart.
With any type of electronic device that uses digital control,, electromagnetic interference could
including thecause malfunction, corrupt or destroy data and result in otherunexpected trouble. Always use caution.

Something that could cause serious injury

Warning or death.
Something that could cause injury or

Caution damage to the equipment.
Other symbols
Required (mandatory) actions

Cleaning

Prohibited actions

Use a soft cloth to clean the panels of the unit if they become
dirty. If necessary, use a damp cloth that has been wrung out well.
Never use abrasive cleansers, wax or solvents, including alcohol,
benzene and paint thinner.

Warning

Malfunction

Operation using an AC adapter

If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately
disconnect the AC adapter, turn the power OFF and disconnect
other cables. Contact the store where you bought the unit or
ZOOM service with the following information: product model,
serial number and specific symptoms of failure or malfunction,
along with your name, address and telephone number.

Use only a ZOOM AD-16 AC adapter with this unit.
Do not do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets andother electrical wiring equipment.

Alterations
Never open the case or attempt to modify the product.

Copyrights• Windows®, Windows 7® Windows 8.1® and Windows® 10 are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft®.
• Macintosh ® and Mac OS ® are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of Apple Inc.
• All other trademarks, product names and company names
mentioned in this documentation are the property of theirrespective owners.

Precautions
Product handlingDo not drop, bump or apply excessive force to the unit.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit.

Operating environment

Note: All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in thismanual are for identification purposes only and are not intended
to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners.

Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures.
Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat sources.

FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.)

Do not use in very high humidity or near splashing water.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed 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 particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Do not use in places with excessive vibrations.
Do not use in places with excessive dust or sand.

AC adapter handling
When disconnecting the AC adapter from an outlet, always pull the
body of the adapter itself.
During lightning storms or when not using the unit, disconnect thepower plug from the AC outlet.

Connecting cables with input and output
jacks• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fromthat to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any
cables.
Always disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter before
moving the unit.

For EU Countries

VolumeDeclaration of Conformity

Do not use the product at a loud volume for a long period of time.

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IntroductionMore advanced user interface
We have made the stompbox-style user interface developed for our G series evenmore advanced. An Overview Display that allows you to see all the effects being usedin the patch at a glance has been added to the 4 Unit Displays.

Detailed emulations of amp and cabinet characteristics
The

delivers studio-quality sound with precise emulations of circuit

operations and tube amp characteristics along with cabinets modeled using impulse
responses.

Download new effects and patches
Our free

Effects/Patch Manager software for Windows and MacOS allows

you to regularly download new effects and patches created by ZOOM. For detailed
information, see the ZOOM website (http://www.zoom.co.jp/downloads/).

Terms used in this manual
Patch
The

can store up to 200 patches with effect parameter settings and ON/OFF

states.

Bank
A set of four patches is called a "bank".

Unit
Each "Unit" combines a Unit Display, 4 parameter knobs and a foot switch.

Large effect
An effect that uses multiple units is called a "large effect".

* A printed list of effect parameters is not included with the.

Please download a copy from the ZOOM website. http://www.zoom.co.jp/

3Part names

Part names

Front panel

Control knob/enter key
MENU key
MASTER LEVEL knob

Overview Display

Expression pedal

TYPE keys

BOOST knob
Unit Display

Parameter knobs(In explanations,these will be shown like this:TONE knob)

Footswitches FS1–FS4

TUNER switch
BANK/SCROLL switches

Mode switch
TAP switch

Rear panel
INPUT jack

AUX IN jack

OUTPUT jacks

CONTROL IN jack

PHONES jack

USB port

Pedal switch
POWER switch
DC 9V
AC adapter connector

Dedicated AC adapter (AD-16)
Portablemusic player, etc.

Guitar amp

FP01/FP02
Headphones
Computer

GuitarMonitor speakers

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Turning the power on
To turn the power on• Lower the amplifier’s volume all the way.
• Connect the AC adapter before setting the POWER switch to ON.

• Turn the power of your guitar amplifier or PA system on and raise its volume.
HINT
The

starts up in the mode used when the POWER switch was last turned OFF.

Using the eco setting
When eco mode is ON, thewill automatically turn off if it is not

used for 10 hours.

6Display information
Display in STOMP mode
Overview Display

HINT
The effects currently shown on the 4 Unit Displays have white backgrounds.

Unit Display
Standard effectParameter names
Parameter values

Large effectParameter names
Parameter values

Switching unit display contentsPress

to switch between showing parameters and effect names.

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Display information

Display in MEMORY mode
Overview Display

Unit Display
Patch name

Patch number

8Adjusting effects
Press

to change to STOMP mode.

Turning effects ON/OFF• Press.

• This turns that effect ON/OFF.

[OFF]

[ON]

NOTE
has special functions for some effect types. The parameter function assigned toshown on the Unit Display with white letters on a dark background.

Ordinary
ON/OFF

SOLO
ON/OFF

Selecting effect types• Press.

• This changes the effect type.

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isAdjusting effects
NOTE
The
allows you to combine up to 9 effects in whatever order you like. If limits on the processing
capability or the number of units used are exceeded, a "PROCESS OVERFLOW" warning will appear andeffects will be bypassed. To end bypassing, delete some effects or change their types.
Overview Display

Unit Display

Selecting effect categories• While pressing and holding, press.

• The category name will appear and the effect will be changed to the first
effect type in the category.
è

è

HINT
While pressing and holding…

, press

to change effect categories in reverse order.

ç

ç

10

…

Adjusting effects

Adjusting parameters• Turn

,

,

and

.

HINT
Parameter adjustments are saved automatically.

NOTE
Set Time, Rate and other effect parameters to musical notes to sync them to the tempo.

Scrolling effect displays• Press,.

• Press repeatedly to scroll the effect displays.

êNote about effect displays
You can check the effects theis using at a glance on the Overview Display. The effects
currently shown on the Unit Displays have white backgrounds.

11Adjusting effects

Adding effects• Confirm that the Overview Display shows the Home Screen.

• Press

to open the MENU screen.

• Turnto select ADD.

NOTE
If 9 effects are already in use, ADD will not be shown.

• Press

to open the ADD screen.

• Turnto select where the effect will be added.

• Press

to confirm where the effect is added.

12Adjusting effects• A cable will be added to the Unit Display.
• Press

to select the effect type.

Unit Display

Overview Display

Completing the addition of effects• Turnto select EXIT.

• Press.

• The Home Screen reopens.

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Adjusting effects

Deleting effects• Confirm that the Overview Display shows the Home Screen.

• Press

to open the MENU screen.

• Turnto select DELETE.

• Press

to open the DELETE screen.

• Turnto select the effect to delete.

• Press.

• Press

to delete the effect.

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Adjusting effects
HINT
Turn

to cancel deletion.

• Turnto select EXIT.

• Press.

• The Home Screen reopens.

Changing the effect order• Confirm that the Overview Display shows the Home Screen.

• Press

to open the MENU screen.

• Turnto select CHAIN.

• Press

to open the CHAIN screen.

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Adjusting effects• Turnto select the effect to swap.

• Press

to confirm the effect to swap.

• Turnto swap with the next effect in the chain.

• Press

to end selection of the effect.

• Turnto select EXIT.

• Press.

• The Home Screen reopens.

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Using the output booster
The output booster function affects the signal just before output, emulating atube booster.

Setting the boost level• Turn.

NOTE• Turn all the way to the left to turn boost OFF.
• Turning this right increases the boost amount.

Adjusting the audio quality• Turn.

Knob centered
Frequencies are not adjusted.

Knob turned left
Low frequencies are emphasized.

Knob turned rightHigh frequencies are emphasized.

Adjusting the master level• Turn.

NOTE• The setting range is -∞ - +6 dB.
• When the knob is centered the setting is 0 dB.

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Using patches
Selecting patches
Switching patches• Press.

• Switch to MEMORY mode.
Overview Display

Unit Display

NOTE
The selected patch has a white background.

Switching banks• In MEMORY mode, press,.

• This changes the bank.

ê

NOTE• Press and hold,to change banks continuously.

• See P30 for information about the preselect function that enables changing to banks with distantnumbers.

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Using patches

Setting independent patch parameters
Entering patch setting mode
• Confirm that the Overview Display shows the Home Screen.

• Press

to open the MENU screen.

• Turnto select PATCH.

• Press

to open the PATCH SETTINGS screen.

Adjusting patch levels• Turnto select LEVEL.

• Press.

• Turnto set the patch level.

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Using patches

NOTE
The setting range is 0–120.

• Press

to confirm the patch level.

Changing patch names• Turnto select the character to change.

• Press

to confirm the character to change.

• Turnto change the character.

• Press

to confirm the changed character.

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Using patches
NOTE• The characters and symbols that can be used are as follows.
! # $ % & ' () +, -. ; = @ [] ^ _ ` { } ~, (space) A–Z, a–z, 0–9• Press and holdto change the character type.

Ending patch setting mode
• Press

to end patch setting mode.

• The Home Screen reopens.

Saving patches• Confirm that the Overview Display shows the Home Screen.

• Press

to open the MENU screen.

• Turnto select SAVE.

• Press

to open the SAVE screen.

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Using patches• Turnto select where the patch will be saved.

• Press

to confirm where the patch will be saved.

• Turnto select YES.

HINT
Select NO to cancel saving the patch.

• Press

to save the patch.

Swapping patches• Confirm that the Overview Display shows the Home Screen.

• Press

to open the MENU screen.

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Using patches• Turnto select SWAP.

• Press

to open the SWAP screen.

• Turnto select the patch to be swapped.

• Press

to confirm the patch to be swapped.

• Turnto select YES.

HINT
Select NO to cancel swapping.

• Press

to swap the patches.

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Changing USB audio settings
Opening the USB AUDIO screen• Confirm that the Overview Display shows the Home Screen.

• Press

to open the MENU screen.

• Turnto select USB.

• Press

to open the USB AUDIO screen.

24Changing USB audio settings

Adjusting the USB audio monitoring balance• On the USB AUDIO screen, turnto select MONITOR BALANCE.

• Press.

• Turnto adjust the monitoring balance.

NOTE• This adjusts the balance between the DAW software (computer) output and the direct monitoring signals.
• The setting range is 0–100.
• The balance will be only the direct (live input) signal when set to 0 and only the output from the DAW
software (computer) when set to 100.

• Press

to confirm the monitoring balance.

25Changing USB audio settings

Adjusting the recording level• On the USB AUDIO screen, turnto select RECORDING GAIN.

• Press.

• Turnto adjust the recording level.

NOTE• This adjusts the volume sent to the DAW software (computer).
• The setting range is −6 dB to +6 dB.

• Press

to confirm the recording level.

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Changing various settings
Opening the SETUP screen• Confirm that the Overview Display shows the Home Screen.

• Press

to open the MENU screen.

• Turnto select SETUP.

• Press

to open the SETUP screen.

Setting the auto save function• On the SETUP screen, turn

• Press

to select SYSTEM.

to open the SYSTEM screen.

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Changing various settings• On the SYSTEM screen, turnto select AUTO SAVE.

• Press.

• Turnto set AUTO SAVE to ON/OFF.

NOTE
When set to OFF, no patch or effect parameters will be saved automatically.

• Press

to confirm the auto save setting.

Note about switching patches
When AUTO SAVE is set to OFF, if you try to switch patches after changing any parameters, amessage will appear asking to save the parameter changes.
To save changes to parameters before switching patches, select YES. ( P21)
To discard changes to parameters before switching patches, select NO.

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Changing various settings

Setting up an external pedal
This setting makes 2 pedal effects usable, with the pedal effect selected second
assigned to the external pedal.
• On the SETUP screen, turnto select EXT PDL.

• Press.

• Turnto switch the external pedal ON/OFF.

• Press

to confirm the external pedal setting.

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Changing various settings

Setting the preselect function
With this setting, pressing,

to change the bank only changes whatis shown on the display until you press• On the SETUP screen, turnto confirm the patch change.

to select PRESEL.

• Press.

• Turnto set PRESEL to ON/OFF.

• Press

to confirm the preselect setting.

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Changing various settings

Setting the eco mode
When eco mode is on, thehours.

will automatically turn off if not used for 10• On the SETUP screen, turn

• Press

to select SYSTEM.

to open the SYSTEM screen.

• On the SETUP screen, turnto select eco.

• Press.

• Turnto set eco to ON/OFF.

• Press

to confirm the eco mode setting.

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Changing various settings

Adjusting the display contrast• On the SETUP screen, turnto select LCD CNTRST.

• Press

to open the LCD CONTRAST screen.

• Turnto select a display to adjust its contrast.

• Press

to confirm the display.

• Turnto adjust the contrast.

NOTE
The setting range is 1–13.

• Press

to confirm the contrast setting.

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Using the tuner
Activating the tuner• Confirm that the Overview Display shows the Home Screen.

• Press.

• This enables the tuner.

NOTE
Whenever the Overview Display shows any other screen, press

to reopen the Home Screen.

Tuning a guitar• Play the open string that you want to tune and adjust its pitch.
Chromatic tuner
The name of the nearest note and the pitch accuracy are shown.

¥Flat

Correct pitch

Sharp¦

Other tuners
The number of the nearest string and the pitch accuracy are shown.

¥Flat

Correct pitch

Sharp¦

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Using the tuner

Closing the tuner• Press

when the TUNER screen or MENU screen is open.

• The Home Screen reopens.

Changing the tuner settings
Opening the TUNER MENU screen• Confirm that the Overview Display shows the TUNER screen or Home
Screen.

• Press

to open the TUNER MENU screen.

• On the SETUP screen, turnto select TUNER.

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Using the tuner• Press

to open the TUNER MENU screen.

Changing the tuner mode
• On the TUNER MENU screen, turnto select OUTPUT.

• Press.

• Turnto set it to BYPASS, MUTE or EFFECT.

BYPASS
When the tuner is operating, the sound is output without any effects.

MUTE
When the tuner is operating, no sound is output.

EFFECT
When the tuner is operating, the sound processed by the selected patch is output.

• Press

to confirm the tuner mode.

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Using the tuner

Changing the standard pitch of the tuner• On the TUNER MENU screen, turn

• Press.

• Turnto change the standard pitch.

to select CALIBRATION.

NOTE
The setting range is 435–445 Hz for middle A.

• Press

to confirm the standard pitch of the tuner.

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Using the tuner

Changing the tuner type• On the TUNER MENU screen, turn

• Press.

• Turnto select the tuner type.

to select TYPE.

CHROMATICThe chromatic tuner shows the nearest pitch name (semitone) and how far the input soundis from that pitch.

Other tuner types
Depending on the selected type, the nearest string name and how far the sound input isfrom that pitch are shown. The following tuner types can be selected.
Display
GUITAR
OPEN A
OPEN D
OPEN E
OPEN GDADGAD• Press

MeaningStandard tuning for guitars, including 7-string guitars
In open A tuning, the open strings make an A chord
In open D tuning, the open strings make a D chord
In open E tuning, the open strings make an E chord
In open G tuning, the open strings make a G chord
This alternate tuning is often used for tapping, etc.

to confirm the tuner type.

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7
B
-

String number/Note name
6
5
4
3
2
1
E
A
D
G
B
E
E
A
E
A C# E
DA
D F# ADE
B
E G# B
E
D
G
D
G
B
D
D
A
D
G
A
D

Using the tuner

Using flat tuning• On the TUNER MENU screen, turn

• Press.

• Turnto change the flat tuning.

to select FLAT.

NOTE• You can drop the tuning by one ( x 1), two ( x 2) or three ( x 3) semitones.
• Drop tuning is not possible when the TYPE is set to CHROMATIC.

• Press

to confirm the flat tuning setting.

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Using rhythms
Selecting a rhythm• Press

to change to STOMP mode.

• Press

to select a rhythm.

Playing a rhythm• Press

for the unit using the rhythm effect.

• The rhythm starts playing.

HINT• During rhythm playback, you can switch between STOMP and MEMORY modes.
• If you change a patch during rhythm playback, the rhythm will stop.

Stopping a rhythm• During rhythm playback, press

for the unit using the rhythm.

• The rhythm stops.

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Using rhythms

Setting rhythms
Selecting rhythm patterns• Turnfor the unit using the rhythm.

NOTE
See P57 for information about the patterns.

Adjusting the rhythm tempo• Turnfor the unit using the rhythm.

NOTE• The setting range is 40–250 bpm.
• This tempo setting is used by every effect, rhythms and the looper.

Adjusting the rhythm volume• Turnfor the unit using the rhythm effect.

NOTE
The setting range is 0–100.

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Using the looper
Selecting the looper• Press• Use

to change to STOMP mode.

to select a LOOPER for the desired unit.

1-unit looper

2-unit looper

NOTE• There are 4 types of loopers: 1-unit mono, 2-unit mono, 1-unit stereo and 2-unit stereo.
• One LOOPER can be selected per patch.

Recording, playing and clearing phrases■■ Recording phrases• Press

for the first unit in the LOOPER.

• This starts recording.

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Using the looper• Recording stops and loop playback starts.
If the recording time is set to "MANUAL"
Loop playback will start when you pressis reached.

again or when the maximum recording time

If the recording time is set to a musical note
Loop playback will start when the set recording time is reached.

HINT• See P44 for how to set the LOOPER recording time.
• During phrase recording and playback, switching to MEMORY mode will not interrupt it.

NOTE• During rhythm playback, recording will start after the precount.
• Changing a patch will stop phrase recording and playback. Moreover, this will delete the phrase recordingdata.
• During rhythm playback, quantization is enabled so even if the recording ending time is not exact, theloop will automatically be adjusted so that loop playback stays in time.
• Changing the tempo of a RHYTHM during loop playback will erase the recorded phrase.

■■ Overdubbing a recorded phrase• During loop playback, press

for the first unit in the LOOPER.

■■ Stopping loop playback
With 1-unit looper• During loop playback, press

twice for the unit using the looper.

• This stops the playback.

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Using the looper
With 2-unit looper• During loop playback, press

for the second unit in the LOOPER.

• This stops the playback.

■■ Deleting phrases
With 1-unit looper• When loop playback is stopped, press and holdthe looper.

for the unit using• This deletes the phrase.

With 2-unit looper• When loop playback is stopped, press
LOOPER.

• This deletes the phrase.

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for the second unit in the

Using the looper

Setting the looper■■ Setting the looper recording time
• Turnfor the unit using the looper.

NOTE• The setting options include MANUAL and 1–64 quarter notes.
• The recording time for the mono looper is from 1.5 to 80 seconds (40 seconds when UNDO is ON).
• The recording time for the stereo looper is from 1.5 to 40 seconds (20 seconds when UNDO is ON).
• Settings that will not fit in the recording time will be adjusted automatically.
• Changing the recording time will delete the recorded data.

■■ Setting the UNDO function• Turnfor the unit using the looper to set it to ON/OFF.

NOTE
When UNDO is ON, the recording time will become as follows.
• Mono looper: 40 seconds• Stereo looper: 20 seconds

Using the UNDO and REDO functions
If UNDO is ON, you can undo the last overdub. You can also use the REDO function to restore thephrase that the UNDO function deleted.
With 1-unit looper
To undo an overdub, press
for one second again.

for one second during playback. To restore the deleted phrase, press

With 2-unit looper
To undo an overdub, press
twice again.
press

for the first unit twice during playback. To restore the deleted phrase,44

Using the looper■■ Setting how loop playback stops• Turnfor the unit using the looper.

STOP
Stop playback immediately.

FINISHPlay to the end and then stop.

FADE OUT
Stop after fading out.

■■ Adjusting the looper volume• Turnfor the unit using the looper.

NOTE
The setting range is 0–100.

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Using the pedal
Selecting the pedal effect• Press

to change to STOMP mode.

• Press

to select the pedal effect.

NOTE
To select the pedal category, press
while pressing and holding

while pressing and holding, or press.

Turning the pedal effect ON/OFF• Press

down.

HINT
Press the front-end of the expression pedal down to turn the pedal effect ON/OFF. This does not, however,change the ON/OFF setting.

NOTE
You can also press

to turn the pedal effect ON/OFF. This does change the ON/OFF setting.

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Setting the tempo
The tempo is used for the looper, rhythm, and delay. In addition, somemodulation effects can be synchronized.
To synchronize the tempo, select an effect that can be synchronized in advanceand set a synchronizable parameter, such as "Time" or "Rate" to a musical note(" " or " ") value.

• Press

at least twice at the desired tempo.

• This sets the tempo.

HINT
You can turnto further adjust the tempo while the tempo pop-up is open.

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Setting how the TAP LED blinks
The TAP LED can be set to blink only when the tap tempo function is being
used or at all times.
• Press

to open the MENU screen.

• Turnto select SETUP.

• Press

to open the SETUP screen.

• On the SETUP screen, turn

• Press

to select SYSTEM.

to open the SYSTEM screen.

• On the SYSTEM screen, turns

to select TAP LED.

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Setting how the TAP LED blinks• Press.

• Turnto set how the TAP LED blinks.

ALWAYS ON
The TAP LED always blinks.

TAP MODE ONLYThe TAP LED only blinks when the tap tempo function is being used.

• Press

to confirm the TAP LED setting.

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Using as an audio interface
The system requirements are as follows.
Compatible OS
Windows
Windows® 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows® 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows® 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
32-bit: Intel® Pentium® 4 1.8 GHz or faster, RAM 1 GB or more
64-bit: Intel® Pentium® DualCore 2.7 GHz or faster, RAM 2 GB or moreMac
OS X 10.9/10.10/10.11
macOS 10.12
Intel® CoreDuo 1.83 GHz or fasterRAM 1 GB or more
Quantization (bit-rate)
16-bitSampling frequency
44.1 kHzSee the included startup guide for operating procedures, including recording
and playback.
HINT• You can balance theoutput and the computer output. (See page 25.)

• You can adjust the recording level. (See page 26.)

NOTE
To monitor the signal of your connected guitar after it has passed through your DAW software, set USB
AUDIO MONITOR balance to 100. (See page 25.)
At other settings, the output signal will sound like a flanger effect is being used.

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Adjusting the pedal
Calibrating the sensitivity• Turn the power switch ON while pressing.

• Operate the pedal as instructed on the display, and press

when

required.

• "Complete!" will appear before play mode becomes active.

NOTE
Calibrate in the following cases.
– Stepping on the pedal has little effect.
– The volume and tone changes greatly even when the pedal is only pressed lightly.

Adjusting the torque• Insert the hex key into the vertical torque adjustment screw on the side of
the pedal.
Turn it clockwise to tighten the pedal, and turn it counterclockwise to loosen
the pedal.

LoosenTightenNOTE
Be careful when loosening a torque adjustment screw, because if you loosen it too much, it could come off
inside the unit, making it impossible to hold the pedal in place.

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Restoring default settings and patches• While pressing• Turn, set the POWER switch to ON.

to select YES.

HINT
Select NO to cancel initialization.

• Press

to initialize.

• "Complete!" will appear on the display when initializing completes.

HINT
Executing the All Initialize function will restore all the settings of the, including its patches, tofactory defaults. Do not use this function unless you are certain that you want to do this.

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Updating the firmware
Checking the firmware version• Confirm that the Overview Display shows the Home Screen.

• Press

to open the MENU screen.

• Turnto select SETUP.

• Press

to open the SETUP screen.

• Turnto select SYSTEM.

• Press

to open the SYSTEM screen.

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Updating the firmware• Turnto select VERSION.

• Pressand check the version.

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Updating the firmware

Updating the firmware
To download the latest firmware
Visit the ZOOM Website (http://www.zoom.co.jp/).
• Connect the• While pressing bothto a computer using a USB cable.

and, set the POWER switch to ON.

• Launch the version update application on your computer, and execute theupdate.

NOTE

HINT

Do not disconnect the USB cable during the
update.

See the ZOOM website for instructions about
how to use the application.

• "Complete!" will appear on the display when updating completes.

HINT• Set the POWER switch to OFF.

Updating the firmware version will not erase
saved patches.

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Troubleshooting
No sound or very low volume

An effect is not working• Confirm that the POWER switch is set to• If limits on effect processing capacity,“ON”.

the number of units or the amount of
resources used are exceeded, effects will

• Check the connections ( P4–5).

be bypassed and the following message• Adjust the patch level ( P19).

will appear ( P10).

• Adjust the master level ( P17).

PROCESS OVERFLOW• If you are using the expression pedal
to adjust the volume, adjust the pedal

Expression pedal does not work well

position until the volume level is suitable.

• Select the pedal effect ( P46).

• Confirm that the tuner is not in use and in• Adjust the pedal ( P51).

MUTE mode ( P34).

The recorded level in a DAW is low

There is a lot of noise• Check the recording level setting ( P26).

• Check shielded cables for defects.
• Use only a genuine ZOOM AC adapter.

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Rhythm List
No.

PatternName

TimSig

No.

PatternName

TimSig

No.

PatternName

TimSig

1

GUIDE

4/4

24

R&B1

4/4

47

Jazz2

4/4

2

8Beats1

4/4

25

R&B2

4/4

48

Fusion4/4

38Beats2

4/4

26

70s Soul

4/4

49

Swing14/4

48Beats3

4/4

27

90s Soul

4/450

Swing24/4

516Beats1

4/4

28

Motown

4/4

51

Bossa14/4

616Beats2

4/429

HipHop

4/4

52

Bossa24/4

716Beats3

4/4

30

Disco

4/4

53

Samba1

4/4

8

Rock1

4/4

31

Pop

4/4

54

Samba2

4/4

9

Rock2

4/4

32

PopRock

4/4

55

Breaks1

4/4

10

Rock3

4/4

33

IndiePop

4/4

56

Breaks2

4/4

11

ROCKABLY

4/4

34

EuroPop

4/4

57

Breaks3

4/4

12

R'n'R

4/4

35

NewWave

4/4

58

12/8 Grv

12/8

13

HardRock

4/4

36

OneDrop

4/4

59

Waltz

3/4

14

HeavyMtl

4/4

37

Steppers

4/4

60

JzWaltz1

3/4

15

MtlCore4/438

Rockers

4/4

61

JzWaltz2

3/4

16

Punk

4/4

39

Ska

4/4

62

CtWaltz1

3/4

17

FastPunk

4/440

2nd Line

4/4

63

CtWaltz2

3/4

18

Emo

4/4

41

Country

4/4

64

5/4 Grv

5/4

19

TomTomBt

4/4

42

Shuffle1

4/4

65

Metro3

3/4

20

Funk1

4/4

43

Shuffle2

4/4

66

Metro4

4/4

21

Funk2

4/4

44

Blues1

4/4

67

Metro5

5/4

22

FunkRock

4/4

45

Blues2

4/4

68

Metro

23

JazzFunk

4/4

46

Jazz1

4/4

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Specifications
Effect types

128 types

Number of simultaneous
effects

9

Number of user patches

200

Sampling frequency

44.1 kHzA/D conversion

24-bit with 128x oversampling

D/A conversion

24-bit with 128x oversampling

Signal processing

32-bitFrequency characteristics

20-20 kHz +1 dB, -3 dB (10 kΩ load)

Display

128×32 dot-matrix LCDs (4)256×32 dot-matrix LCD

Input

OutputINPUT

Standard monaural phone jackRated input level:-20 dBu
Input impedance(line) :470 kΩAUX IN

Stereo mini jackRated input level:
Input impedance(line) :-10 dBu
10 kΩ

(L/R)

Standard monaural phone jack x 2
Maximum output level:
Line +5 dBu (with output load impedance of 10 kΩ or more)

Phone

Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 Ω load)

Equivalent input noise-119 dBu

Noise floor (residual noise)-101 dBu

Control input

For FP01/FP02

Power

AC adapter DC9V (center minus plug), 500 mA (ZOOM AD-16)

Dimensions

225 mm(D) X 454 mm(W) X 75 mm(H)USB

USB Audio

Weight3.4 kgOptions

FP01/FP02 expression pedal• 0 dBu=0.775 V

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