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Use of Expression Pedal/Foot Switch

2.

Set the Module selector to the

"CONTROL" position.

The G2.1u goes into edit mode. You can now make settings for the expression pedal or foot switch.

3.

Turn Parameter knob 2 to select one of the following functions for the foot switch.

● bP (bypass/mute)

The foot switch controls bypass or mute on/off.

This has the same effect as pressing both [

W

]/

[

Q

] foot switches at the same time in play mode.

●

tP (tap tempo)

Pressing the foot switch repeatedly can be used to set the interval for the rhythm function or to make settings for effect parameters supporting the tap function. This has the same effect as pressing the [TAP] key.

● bU (bank up)

Each push of the foot switch switches to the next higher bank. This has the same effect as pressing the BANK [+] key.

● rH (rhythm on/off)

The foot switch controls start/stop of the rhythm function. This has the same effect as

Original sound

Delay sound pressing the RHYTHM [

R

/

P

] key.

● dH (delay hold)

The foot switch controls on/off of the delay hold function. When a patch using the hold function is selected, pressing the foot switch will activate hold, causing the current delay sound to be repeated (see illustration at the bottom of this page). Pressing the foot switch once more cancels the hold condition, and the delay sound will decay normally.

● dM (delay input mute)

The foot switch controls muting on/off for the delay module input signal.

HINT

• For information on effect parameters supporting the tap function, see pages 27 – 33.

• To use the hold function, an effect type that supports the hold function must be selected in the patch. For details, see page 34.

• While the delay module is set to hold or mute, the dot in the center of the display flashes.

4.

Select the patch in play mode and operate the foot switch.

The selected function will be activated.

This function applies to all patches.

Using the G2.1u as audio interface for a computer

By connecting the [USB] connector of the G2.1u

to a computer, the G2.1u can be used as an audio interface with integrated AD/DA converter and

Hold

Foot switch pressed

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effects. The operating environment conditions for this type of use are as follows.

■ Compatible operating system

• Windows XP

• MacOS X (10.2 or later)

■ Quantization

16-bit quantization

■ Sampling frequency

32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz

HINT

With each of the operating systems listed above, the

G2.1u will function as an audio interface simply by connecting the USB cable. There is no need to install any special driver software.

To use the G2.1u as an audio interface for the computer, connect the [USB] connector of the

G2.1u to a USB port on the computer. The G2.1u

will be recognized as an audio interface.

HINT

• If the [POWER] switch of the G2.1u is set to OFF, power will be supplied via the USB connection.

• If the [POWER] switch of the G2.1u is set to ON, power will be supplied from the batteries in the

G2.1u or the AC adapter. Care should be taken e s p e c i a l l y w h e n r u n n i n g o n b a t t e r y p o w e r , because setting the switch to ON may result in faster depletion of the batteries.

Use of Expression Pedal/Foot Switch

In this condition, the sound of a guitar connected to the [INPUT] jack of the G2.1u can be processed with the effects of the G2.1u and then recorded on the audio tracks of a DAW (Digital

Audio Workstation) software application on the computer.

At the same time, the [OUTPUT] jack of the

G2.1u carries the playback sound from the audio tracks of the DAW application, mixed with the guitar sound processed by the effects of the

G2.1u.

For details on recording and playback, refer to the documentation of the DAW application.

NOTE

• Also when using the G2.1u as an audio interface, the signal after effect processing is always available directly at the [OUTPUT] jack.

• If the DAW application has an echo back function

(input signal during recording is supplied directly to an output), this must be disabled when using the

G2.1u. If recording is carried out with this function e n a b l e d , t h e o u t p u t s i g n a l w i l l s o u n d a s i f processed by a flanger effect.

• Use a high-quality USB cable and keep the connection as short as possible. If power is supplied to the G2.1u via a USB cable that is more than 3 meters in length, the low voltage warning indication may appear.

USB

DAW application

[INPUT]

[OUTPUT]

G2.1u

Effects

Record

[USB]

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[INPUT]

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Effects

[OUTPUT]

Playback

[USB]

USB

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Restoring Factory Defaults

In the factory default condition, the patches of the user area (A0 – d9) contain the same settings as the patches of the preset area (00 – 39). Even after overwriting the user patches, their original content can be restored in a single operation ("All Initialize" function).

1.

Turn the G2.1u on while holding down the [STORE] key.

The indication "AL" appears on the display.

A L

2.

To carry out the All Initialize function, press the [STORE] key once more.

All patch settings are returned to the factory default condition, and the unit switches to play m o d e . T o c a n c e l A l l I n i t i a l i z e , p r e s s t h e

RHYTHM [

R

/

P

] key instead of the [STORE] key.

NOTE

When you carry out All Initialize, any newly created patches that were stored in the user area will be deleted (overwritten). Perform this operation with care to prevent losing any patches that you want to keep.

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Linking Effects

The patches of the G2.1u consist of nine serially linked effect modules, as shown in the illustration below.

You can use all effect modules together or selectively use certain modules by setting them to on or off.

COMP WAH/EFX

AUTO WAH

AUTO

RESONANCE

BOOSTER

TREMOLO

PHASER

RING

MODULATOR

SLOW

ATTACK

PEDAL VX

PEDAL

BABY

ZNR

ZNR

GATE

DIRTY GATE

DRIVE

FD CLEAN

CLASS A

CLEAN

JC CLEAN

MS CRUNCH

US BLUES

BG CRUNCH

MS DRIVE

BG DRIVE

PV DRIVE

OVERDRIVE

GUV'NOR

HOT BOX

FUZZ FACE

METAL ZONE

EXTREME

DISTORTION

DIGI FUZZ

ACOUSTIC

Effect module

EQ EXTRA EQ/CABI&MIC

EXTRA EQ

CABINET&MIC

* Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this table 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.

MOD/SFX

CHORUS

STEREO

CHORUS

FLANGER

PITCH

SHIFTER

PEDAL

PITCH

VIBRATO

STEP

DELAY

ECHO

DYNAMIC

DELAY

DYNAMIC

FLANGER

MONO

PITCH

SHIFTER

HARMONIZED

PITCH

SHIFTER

DELAY

DELAY

PINGPONG-

DELAY

ECHO

REVERB

HALL

ROOM

SPRING

EARLY

REFLECTION

MULTI TAP

DELAY

Effect type

For some effect modules, you can select an effect type from several possible choices. For example, the

MOD/SFX module comprises CHORUS, FLANGER, and other effect types. The REVERB module comprises HALL, ROOM, and other effect types from which you can choose one.

Switching between live sound and direct recording sound

In the above illustration, the DRIVE module is shown as having 17 effect types. But each effect type has two algorithms (one for live performance and one for direct recording) for each of its 17 effect types, so that there are actually 34 effect types that can be used.

The two algorithms are switched according to the effect type selected for the EXTRA EQ/CABI &

MIC module, as follows.

● EXTRA EQ is selected

The algorithm for live performance is selected at the DRIVE module. This is recommended when using the G2.1u for playing via a guitar amplifier.

● CABINET & MIC is selected

The algorithm for direct recording is selected at the DRIVE module. This is recommended when the G2.1u is directly connected to a recorder, or to a hifi system or other audio device.

DRIVE

Algorithm for live performance

Algorithm for direct recording

EQ EXTRA EQ/CABI&MIC

EXTRA EQ

CABINET&MIC

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