Editing a Patch. Zoom Tri Metal TM-01, G2.1NU, G21U, G2.1u

Controls and Functions / Connections

Top Panel

Module selector

Switches between play mode and edit mode. In edit mode, the knob selects the module for operation.

BANK [-]/[+] keys

In play mode, the keys serve for directly switching to the next lower or higher bank.

In edit mode, the keys switch the effect type for the currently selected module.

[STORE] key

Serves for storing edited patches in memory.

[

W

]/[

Q

] foot switches

These switches are used for selecting patches, switching effect modules on and off, controlling the tuner, and other functions.

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Guitar

Computer

[USB] connector

Allows you to connect the G2.1u. to a computer, for exchanging audio data. When you plug a cable from this connector into the USB port of the computer, you can use the G2.1u. as an audio interface for the computer.

[OUTPUT/PHONES] jack

This stereo phone jack serves for connection to a guitar amplifier or recorder. It is also possible to use a

Y cable for sending the output to two amplifiers, or to plug a pair of stereo headphones into this jack.

Rear Panel

Guitar amplifiers

Headphones

MTR

(multitrack recorder)

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Controls and Functions / Connections

Parameter knobs 1 - 3

These knobs allow changing the level of effect parameters or of the overall patch. During rhythm playback, the knobs let you select a pattern, set the tempo, and adjust the rhythm volume.

[PEDAL ASSIGN] key

This key lets you select the function of the built-in expression pedal. The currently selected function is shown by a lit LED.

[TAP] key

Allows manual input of time related effect parameter values such as delay time, and rhythm pattern tempo.

RHYTHM [

R

/

P

] key

Serves to start/stop rhythm playback.

Display

Shows patch numbers, setting values, and other information about operating the G2.1u.

Expression pedal

Lets you adjust the volume or various effect parameters in real time during play.

[INPUT] jack

Serves for connecting the guitar.

AC adapter

[DC IN] jack

An AC adapter (ZOOM

AD-0006) with a rated output of 9 volts DC, 300 mA (center minus plug) can be plugged into this jack.

[POWER] switch

Turns the unit on and off.

[CONTROL IN] jack

Serves for connection of the optional foot switch (FS01) or expression pedal (FP01/FP02).

FP01/FP02

FS01

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Selecting a Patch

To try out the various effects of the G2.1u, we recommend that you simply play your instrument while switching patches.

Turn power on

Use a monaural shielded cable to connect the guitar to the [INPUT] jack of the G2.1u.

When using the G2.1u with the AC adapter, plug the adapter into the outlet and plug the cable from the adapter into the [DC IN] jack on the G2.1u.

Set the [POWER] switch on the rear panel of the G2.1u to ON.

Turn the guitar amplifier on and adjust the volume to a suitable position.

Set the G2.1u to play mode

If the Module selector is set to a position other than "PLAY", set it to "PLAY".

The bank and patch that were selected when the power was last turned off will appear on the display.

A 1

Bank name Patch number

HINT Immediately after turning the G2.1u on, the unit will be in play mode, even if the

Module selector is set to a position other than "PLAY".

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Select a patch

To switch the patch, press one of the [

W

]/[

Q

] foot switches.

Pressing the [

W

] foot switch calls up the next lower patch, and pressing the [

Q

] foot switch calls up the next higher patch.

Repeatedly pressing one foot switch cycles through patches in the order A0 – A9 ... d0 – d9

→ 00 – 09 ... 30 – 39 → A0, or the reverse order.

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Selecting a Patch

Adjust tone and volume

To adjust the effect sound and volume levels in play mode, the Parameter knobs 1 – 3 can be used. Each knob controls a specific parameter.

Parameter knob 1

Adjusts the GAIN parameter of the

DRIVE module (mainly distortion depth).

Parameter knob 3

Adjusts the PATCH

LEVEL parameter

(output level of the entire patch).

Parameter knob 2

Adjusts the TONE parameter of the DRIVE module (mainly distortion sound character).

When you turn a Parameter knob, the corresponding LED lights up and the display briefly shows the current value of the respective parameter.

NOTE

• If the DRIVE module is set to OFF for the currently selected module (display shows

"oF"), Parameter knobs 1 and 2 have no effect.

• Changes made here are temporary and will be lost when you select another patch. To retain the changes, store the patch in the user area.

• The master level in common to all patches is set in edit mode ( → p. 34).

Directly selecting a bank

To select the banks A – d, 0 – 3 directly, use the BANK [-]/[+] keys.

Pressing the BANK [-] key calls up the next lower bank, and pressing the BANK [+] key calls up the next higher bank.

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