Zoom 505 User's Manual
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1. To turn Direct Load on or off keep the STORE key depressed for at least 1 second To confirm a choice after selecting a patch with Direct Load off press both patch pedals simultaneously Example switching from patch 1 to patch 4 Confirm fy Editing Patches The 505 comes with 24 predefined patches that have been programmed at the factory However the 505 offers many more possibilities for combining effects in innovative ways To discover these possibilities we recommend that you try out the editing function which lets you create your own patches The mode in which patches can be edited is called the Edit mode While Edit mode is active each push of the EDIT key causes the parameter cursor to move one position down The flashing position shows which module is selected for editing The relation between parameter cursor LEDs and modules is as shown below Ist parameter cursor LED COMP module setting 2nd parameter cursor LED DIST module distortion type setting 3rd parameter cursor LED DIST module distortion gain setting 4th parameter cursor LED ZNR and AMP block settings 5th parameter cursor LEDs EQ module setting 6th parameter cursor LED MOD module setting 7th parameter cursor LED DLY REV module setting 8th parameter cursor LED PATCH level setting To switch from normal Play mode to Edit mode briefly press the EDIT key Do not keep the EDIT key depressed because2. ZNR Noise reduction with natural sounding cutoff AMP Makes the output sound as if coming from a guitar amplifier 4band EQ KJ Controls and Functions Top Panel TUNER indicator D 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 lt when the battery is exhausted STORE key Serves to initiate and execute the store function for patches e 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 N 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 C Hold function is turned on or off a Rear Panel INPUT jack A 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 u
3. 2 D90000 O00 o UTPUT 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 7 CONTROL IN jack When the optional expression pedal FPO1 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 FSO1 is connected it can serve for C bank UP switching N J Selecting Patches Bank switching Banks A b C d E F are available PATCH 1 PATCH 2 Patch switching PATCH 3 24 patches are available PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 The 24 patches can be selected easily by PATCH 3 pressing the patch pedals The right patch A PATCH 4 pedal switches to the next patch and the left patch pedal switches to the previous BANK UP BANK d patch In the initial condition the 505 is set up PATCH 1 so that the patch pedals select patches PATCH 2 continuously but you can also set up the PATCH 3 unit so that patches are switched only PATCH 4 within a certain bank see the section Patch
4. Caution This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way serious injury or death could result This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard free use of the 505 About power A Warning Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high we recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible When powering the unit from a battery use only an alkaline type AC adapter operation e Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC 300 mA and is equipped with a center minus plug Zoom AD 0006 The use of an adapter other than the specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull at the cable Tf the unit is not to be used for a long time disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet Battery operation e Use only a9 V alkaline battery 6LR61 The 505 cannot be used for recharging Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure you choose the correct type If the 505 is not to be used for
5. Hall Room Amp Simulator ZNR Effect modules Banks and patches Analog digital conversion Digital analog conversion Sampling frequency Input Output Control input Display indicator Power requirements Dimensions Weight 0 dBm 0 775 Vrms Maximum number of simultaneous modules 7 5 modules 1 block 6 banks x 4 patches 24 patches edit store possible 18 bit 128 times oversampling 16 bit linear 31 25 kHz Guitar input standard monaural phone jack Rated input level 20 dBm Input impedance 470 kilohms Combined line headphone output standard stereo phone jack Max output level 6 dBm Output load impedance 10 kilohms or more For optional FPO1 or FSO1 2 digit 7 segment LED tuning indicator parameter cursor indicator Optional AC adapter 9 V DC 300 mA Zoom AD 0006 Battery 6LR61 9 V alkaline battery x 1 Battery life approx 4 h continuous operation 147 W x 157 B x 48 D mm 480 g Design and specifications subject to change without notice
6. Switching Application Bank Hold Bank switching is performed with the PATCH 1 VALUE keys BANK DOWN PATCH 2 v PATCH 3 If for example the currently selected patch PATCH 4 is patch 2 of bank A and you want to switch to patch 3 of bank C you would need to press the UP pedal nine times Instead you can press the VALUE key PATCH 1 twice and then the UP pedal once PATCH 2 PATCH 3 If the optional FSO1 is connected to the PATCH 4 CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel the foot switch can be used as a bank UP pedal This allows full foot control which is highly convenient during a PATCH 1 performance PATCH 2 Bank patch switching PATCH 3 when Bank Hold is off PATCH 4 In the Bypass mode the effects of Calibration the 505 are temporarily turned off z Select reference pitch for auto chromatic ae 2 guitar tuner calibration so that the original sound of the instrument only is heard In this Reference pitch A can be adjusted in mode the auto chromatic tuning the range from 435 to 445 Hz This is shown as 35 to 45 on the display function 15 also active It is also The normal setting is 440 Hz 40 possible to activate muting to prevent the tuning sound from Bypass Mute Tuner mode ON being sent to the output Pressing both patch pedals simultaneously turns Press both the Bypass Mute Tuner mode
7. The master level can be adjusted in Play mode as follows Keep both VALUE keys depressed for at least 1 second The current master level is then shown on the display for 1 second While the level is displayed you can use the VALUE keys to change it The setting range is 0 50 At 40 the level is identical to the individual patch level The master level setting is not stored by the unit After the Using FPO1 connected to power has been turned off the master level must be set again CONTROL IN jack harmony can be controlled to one octave up Except for the distortion gain 3rd EFFECT OFF p E 13 Boe eal te If you have edited altered a patch and turn the 505 off without storing the patch the patch will revert to its old setting To store an edited patch use the following simple procedure Storing can be carried out in Play mode and Edit mode After you have edited the patch press the STORE key If the unit is currently in Play mode release the key before 1 second has elapsed otherwise the Direct Load function will be activated The display starts to flash This condition is called the store standby condition If you wish you can abandon the store procedure at this point by pressing the EDIT key If you press the STORE key once more the contents of the patch are updated You can also change the patch number before storing so that the edited patch will be stored in a different number In this case the orig
8. an extended period of time remove the battery from the unit If battery leakage has occurred wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid While using the unit the battery compartment cover should be closed Environment Avoid using your 505 in environments where it will be exposed to Extreme temperature High humidity or moisture Excessive dust or sand sive vibration or shock Handling Caution e The 505 is a precision instrument Except for the foot switches do not push other parts with your feet or subject them to strong force Take care that no foreign objects coins or pins etc or liquids can enter the unit Be sure to turn the power to all equipment off before making connections Before moving the unit turn the power off and disconnect all cables and the AC adapter Alterations A Never open the case of the 505 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit Caution Usage precautions Electrical interference For safety considerations the 505 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device and from external interference However equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the 505 as the possibility of interference can
9. if the key is held for 1 second the Bank Hold mode will be activated Use VALUE keys to change parameters For an explanation of the various parameters please refer to the section Effect Parameters When the EDIT key is pressed while the 8th parameter cursor LED flashes the Edit mode is canceled and the unit returns to the Play mode Immediately after switching from the Play mode to the Edit mode the parameter cursor flashes at the highest position COMP module regardless of which patch was selected The COMP 2 Press the EDIT key to module setting of the activate the Edit mode Curent patch is shown on the display 1 While still in Play mode select the patch you wish to edit 1 Use the EDIT key to select the parameter you wish to change 2 Use the VALUE keys to adjust the parameter 3 When the 8th parameter cursor LED is flashing press the EDIT key to retum to the Play mode 12 Effect Parameters COMP _COMP module DIST module DIST module ZNR AMP block EQ module MOD module DLY REV module PATCH Level e ompressor The input signal from the guitar is compressed to achieve a uniform volume level Setting range C lel 9c Higher values result in stronger compression Limiter Distortion Type A total of eight effect types are available including seven different distort
10. on To turn the pedals together mode off simply press one of the two patch pedals Bypass and mute condition Pressing both patch pedals simultaneously activates the Bypass or Mute mode e For bypass mode Press and immediately release the patch pedals Currently selected 1 1 patch is indicated A _ _ bP o gt z Press Release immediately Tuner mode e For mute mode Press patch pedals for at least 1 second Currently selected patch is indicated A m gt bP ss Press for 1 s or more Release Mute mode To cancel the bypass or mute condition simply press one of the patch pedals The unit then reverts to the previously selected patch Tuning function When the 505 is in the Bypass or Mute mode the tuning function is activated automatically Pick an open string to be tuned The closest note is shown on the display Input signal standby condition Regular tuning y 6th stri Co Do C Mi E E iiem p So Ge D e _ Regular tuning Do C oO Fa F H La A 5th string J Regular tuning pe 5 Re D Fa F CO 2 a cy 4th string t an 4 F ies H J Regular tuning Regular tuning Re D de SS So G Ly 3rd string g Si B 2nd string J When the tuning function is active the parameter cursor LEDs serve as tuning meter designed to enhance tuning precision when making fine adjustments L y Nie ARS Pitch is too high Correctly tuned Pitch is
11. 700M OB sur Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 505 hereafter simply called the 505 Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of your 505 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability Retain this manual for future reference ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg 2 10 2 Miyanishi cho Fuchu shi Tokyo 183 J apan PHONE 0423 69 7111 FAX 0423 69 7115 AC CATCH US 1 Major Features Printed in Japan 505 5000 a C P IF YOU CAN e 24 individual built in effects provide maximum flexibility Up to 9 effects can be used simultaneously in any combination e Memory capacity for up to 24 user programmable patches e Integrated auto chromatic guitar tuner for simple and precise tuning anywhere e Optional foot controller FPO1 can be used for pedal wah or pedal pitch and volume control is also possible e Optional foot switch FS01 can be used for bank switching resulting in enhanced playability e Dual power supply principle allows the unit to be powered from an alkaline battery or an AC adapter e New DSP digital signal processor ZFx 2 developed by Zoom produces high quality effects from an amazingly compact package 2 Safety Precautions USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented The meanings of these symbols are as follows A Warning A
12. BANK HOLD ON PATCH 4 BANK HOLD OFF In the default condition the 505 is DIRECT LOAD OFF setup m such away that praa Keeping STORE key depressed for 1 second patch pedal immediately switches turns Direct Load off the patch and alters the output The same procedure serves to turn it on sound This is called Direct Load ON This switching principle is most convenient when the desired patches are adjacent or close to each other However when D a 4 wanting to switch to a patch that is a E Bank switching further away it may be desirable Banks A b C d E F not to activate the sound of the i can be switched other patches in between When this is desired turn the Direct Load function off as follows When Direct Load has been turned off switching banks and patches has no effect until the user confirms the selection Patch switching Patches can be switched For example when going from patch 1 to patch 4 with Direct Load active patches 2 and 3 will briefly be heard when the patch UP pedal Confirming a patch is pressed three times When Direct Load is off When display indication flashes pressing pressing the patch UP pedal will change the number both patch pedals together confirms the on the display the number flashes but until the patch and switches the output sound user confirms the choice the sound remains that of patch 1
13. and then pressing the VALUE key 4 times Setting range 5 156b 61 56 Higher values result in faster speed a Hard distortion similar to 1259 67 59 Step and chorus are used together Higher values r result in faster step speed 1 Selecting parameters to change Chorus is fixed coscoococoosocooococoosocsosococococoosocoosocosecocoosococoocosocosocsococooosoocosoooooo an As described in Editing Pressing the patch DOWN pedal left pedal Pitch Shift Patches parameters to be moves the parameter cursor the selected Can be used as dual voice edited are selected by repeatedly pressing parameter down pitch shifter or as a pitch shift the EDIT key but you can also use the patch chorus effect pedals for this purpose Pressing the patch UP pedal right pedal moves the parameter cursor the selected parameter up E volume control with FP01 sosoosococoocoososocoosoossocoso When the optional expression pedal FPO1 is connected to the CONTROL IN jack it can also be used for adjusting the output volume of the 505 However if the COMP module parameter is set to a range which activates pedal wah or if the MOD module pitch shift parameter is set to pedal pitch Pu or Pd this setting has priority and the pedal controls the effect In other cases the pedal controls the volume between the EQ module and the MOD module As opposed to a volume pedal connected after the 505 the level can be adjusted without affecting the
14. ank Hold and Direct Load functions is called all initialize The recall mode is separate from the Play mode and Edit mode You cannot switch directly to recall mode from these modes The recall mode can only be activated by turning the unit on in a special way as described below Turn the unit off by disconnecting the AC adapter or the guitar input cable Keep the STORE key depressed and turn the unit on The indication AL flashes on the display To perform all initialize press the STORE key once more in this condition The flashing rate increases and the initialization procedure is carried out When it is completed the unit automatically enters the Play mode When wishing to recall only a particular patch select the patch number in step 3 using the same procedure as for normal patch selection When the desired patch has been selected press the STORE key The flashing rate increases and the contents of the selected patch are recalled Recalling of individual patches can be carried out continuously When you wish to terminate the process press the EDIT key The unit then returns to the Play mode Turning the unit off also terminates the recall condition 16 BS etait Effects Maximum number of simultaneous effects 9 24 effect types Compressor Limiter Auto Wah Pedal Wah Acoustic Rhythm Overdrive Distortion Blues Fuzz Lead Metal 4Band Equalizer Phase Chorus Flanger Doubling Step Pitch Shift Delay
15. e sound decays into silence A I AG a1 a9 Al Amp simulator only is b L Blues active l A2 A9 ZNR is also used Higher values result in more effective noise reduction Gives slight distortion when strings are picked strongly Hall Reverb Simulates the acoustics of a hall Setting range H H 9 H1 H9 Higher values result in longer reverb time Mix setting is also optimized Ud Overdrive Extended overdrive distortion similar to driving a tube amp Setting range L L 9 u1 19 Higher values result in more effective limiting 25 25 Yields flat frequency response dE Distortion Auto Wah With this effect emphasized frequencies are shifted automatically depending on the dynamics of the input signal F us Fuzz driving a three stack amp Overdrive sound with a firm core Higher values result in longer reverb time Mix setting is also optimized Choppy sound with fat bass L d Lead Bright and smooth distortion Setting range A A HY a1 aa Higher values result in a more pronounced auto wah effect ASAT a5 a9 Compressor and auto wah are used together Higher values result in a more pronounced auto wah effect Compressor intensity is fixed FTE Metal Shredding type sound eee Phase Shift bape Applies a phase shifted component to the direct sound The amount of shift varies periodically giving a breathi
16. ect Serves to prevent overload of other modules 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 together with the chorus effect Setting range F 1 F 6 f1 F6 26 37 es 30 Higher values result in faster Higher values result in a flanger modulation Room Reverb P stronger high range boost F 1 F 9 e 7 r9 Simulates the acoustics of a 31840 room 31 40 Flanger and chorus are used Setting range 1 Fel 19 Higher values result in a together Higher values higher boosted frequency result in faster flanger modulation Chorus is fixed q 150 u 50 Higher values result in a Doubling o T Pinge boost giing Overlays the direct sound with a firm solid sound a short delay component creating the impression of several players and making the sound more full bodied Can also be used together with the chorus effect d d6 u1 d6 Higher values result in longer delay time 129 u7 d9 Doubling and chorus are used together Higher values result in longer doubling delay time Chorus is fixed lower boosted frequency C lepHg 24 Higher values result in more effective noise reduction in the no signal condition Choose the highest setting Lower values result in a that will remove noise stronger presence range without making the boost instrument sound unnatural at the trailing edge when th
17. inal patch that was used as a starting point for editing will not be changed 2 Press the STORE key Unit enters store standby mode 4 Press the STORE key once more Store process is completed If the tuning indicator flashes while the unit is being powered from the battery the battery is exhausted and should be replaced as described below Since the 505 has fairly high rated power consumption use only a 6LR61 9 V alkaline battery Using another kind of battery will result in shorter operation 1 Turn the 505 upside down and open the cover of the battery compartment Push the catch to unlock the cover then lift it up 2 Remove the battery from the compartment and disconnect the battery cable Grasp the terminal strip and do not pull at the cable Connect the battery cable to the new battery taking care to observe correct polarity Then insert the battery into the battery compartment Close the battery compartment cover taking care not to pinch the cable Make sure that the cover is properly locked KE Returning Patches to Factory Settings The 505 comes with 24 predefined patches that have been programmed at the factory Also after you have edited and stored your own patches you can return to the factory default settings at any time This process is called recalling Returning all 24 patches to the original contents and resetting the B
18. ion types and one effect which produces a sound similar to an electric acoustic guitar Ac Acoustic Gives a sound similar to an electric acoustic guitar rH Rhythm ZNR module Determines the settings for Zoom Noise Reduction AMP module Simulates the sonic characteristics of a guitar amplifier Both modules together form the ZNR AMP block Setting range lt gt 9g 1 9 4band EQ Allows boost and cut in the presence high midrange and low range with 50 available settings Setting range io ig 1 10 A Lower values result in a stronger high range cut and low range boost i gt 20 ar 29 Lower values result in a Chorus Simple 2 phase chorus which adds a component with periodically changing pitch to the direct sound Suitable for enhancing body while maintaining a clean sound Setting range C Iel 9c c9 Higher values result in a stronger effect Delay Conventional digital delay with a delay time of up to 370 ms By monitoring this effect in stereo you can achieve a ping pong delay Setting range o dF d1 ag Higher values result in longer delay time Mix and feedback are also optimized Patch Level Allows setting the level of individual patches This setting is stored for each patch like the effect parameters Setting range ie ld 1 30 Higher values result in higher level Limits the input signal with faster response than the compressor eff
19. itch Wild and heavy lead sound with up down octave unison Step Mode SF type sound combining step effect with chorus Wah Fuzz Noisy wah fuzz sound Blues Lead Lead sound for fusion and blues Blues Rhythm Cutting sound with distortion as hidden flavor RIWIN RH BW IN B W Ne R WN ej R WN e e WN Acoustic Electric acoustic guitar simulation sound effect devices AMP Amp Simulator Lin Lin Lin and MOD modules can use two effects simultaneously Therefore the 505 can act like a total of nine single DLY REV OUTPUT Delay Reverb A MOD Modulation Lin Acoustic Produces a sound similar to an electric acoustic guitar Rhythm 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 Compressor Auto Gives slight distortion when strings are picked strongly OD Extended overdrive distortion similar to driving a tube amp DIST Wah Pedal Wah Shifts the emphasis frequency manually according to the FPO1 control signal from CONTROL IN Can also be used as Compressor Pedal Wah 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
20. nd more full bodied Can also be used as Doubling Chorus 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 T Display Shows information required to operate the 505 Play mode Shows the currently selected bank and patch e Edit mode Shows the value of the parameter currently being edited e Bypass Mute Tuner mode Shows the pitch of the input signal Parameter cursor LEDs e Play mode The currently used effect module lights up e Edit mode The currently used effect module lights up When selected for editing the indicator for the effect module flashes e Bypass Mute Tuner mode C 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 Wi The keys serve for setting the tuner reference pitch calibration A S J 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 C gap yp N
21. ng effect Distortion Gain Sets the distortion intensity and the depth of the Acoustic effect O Setting range Pedal Wah With this effect emphasized frequencies are shifted using an optional expression pedal FPO1 connected to the CONTROL IN jack Setting range PI I amp PH pi P4 Higher values result in a higher pedal wah center frequency le Setting range 30 1 30 Setting range P epPg P1 P9 Higher values result in stronger distortion or greater Higher values result in a depth stronger effect Step Randomly changing filter creates an auto arpeggio PSOrD P5 P9 effect Can also be used Compressor and pedal wah together with the chorus are used together Higher effect values result in a higher pedal wah center frequency Compressor intensity is fixed Ej Parameter setting shortcut sosecococooococoooosooocosooooso Normally parameter values are set by tapping the VALUE or VALUE key once for each increment To allow quick operation in effect modules which contain more than one effect you can use the shortcut function which is activated by pressing both VALUE keys simultaneously For example if you are currently at the Delay parameter of the DLY REV module and the current setting is d5 you would need to press the VALUE key 18 times to set the Room effect to r5 However you can achieve the same effect by activating the shortcut twice
22. nit the cable should be disconnected to prevent C battery drain J 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 C When the AC adapter is connected to this jack the 505 is turned on P J Allows boost and cut in four ranges presence high midrange and low Chorus Simple 2 phase chorus suitable for achieving a clean sound Flanger Delay Conventional digital delay with a delay time of up to 370ms Hall Reverb Phase Shift Applies a phase shifted ZNR AMP BLOCK The amount of shift varies periodically resulting in a breathing effect component to the direct sound COMPACT MULTI EFFECTS PROCESSOR TOTAL 24 EFFECTS 9 AT ONCE 24 PROGRAMABLE PATCHES AUTO CHROMATIC TUNER 2 TYPE DISTORTION AI imura Un COUSTIC PRHYTHM OD DIST BLUES JORUS FLANGE UBLE STEP PITCH YE am SSE SS aoe eee ZOOM CORPORATION MADE IN J APAN 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 Flanger Chorus Doubling Simulates the acoustics of a hall Room Reverb Simulates the acoustics of a room Overlays the direct sound with a short delay component creating the impression of several players and making the sou
23. not be ruled out entirely Whatever the type of digital control device the 505 included electromagnetic damage can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data Since this is an ever present danger thorough care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth to clean the 505 If necessary slightly moisten the cloth Do not use abrasive cleanser wax or solvents such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol since these may dull the finish or damage the surface Connecting cables and input and output jacks You should always turn off the power to the 505 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the 505 EJ What Are Banks and Patches e 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 BANK d PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK C PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK b PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK A PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 5 Effect Connections 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
24. ot all devices will be switched on P 7 aed An for Hinkel all the time Depending on the mood of the 1 Using the VALUE keys 3 Using the patch pedals pitch shift i song and other factors devices will be When using the VALUE key to increase Pressing both patch pedals together for an PQ 1 octave up down pitch switched on and off in different the parameter value the setting following effect module turns the effect off Pressing shift sound is mixed in for combinations The same applies to the 505 the maximum value is the effect off setting both patch pedals together when the effect is dual voice pitch shift The on off timing and combination of effect Similarly when using the VALUE key to off turns it on and restores the previously Using FP01 connected to modules are important aspects in creating a decrease the parameter value the setting selected parameter value CONTROL IN jack pitch certain sound before the minimum value is the effect off Effect off indication can be controlled to two setting When the VALUE key is pressed octaves down once in the effect off condition the effect parameter cursor position and patch level setting lowest parameter cursor setting the flashing parameter cursor indicates that the corresponding effect module can be turned on or off The ZNR and AMP modules are turned on 5 Master level adjustment The 505 also lets you set the overall output level separately from individual patch levels
25. sonic impression of reverb and delay effects A Effect module on off switching P Loctave down pitch shift ceccooooooocoooocooooooococoooocooosoooeocoooosocoooocscocoooosoocooocsoosooocoooooooooooo sound is mixed in Each effect module in the 505 is turned on and the minimum value is set Pe 5 step down harmony is can be considered as a single When the VALUE key is pressed once in m a h d compact effect device Adjusting parameters the effect off condition the effect is turned PJ oer REAN AREA nyan then is equivalent to selecting the type of on and the maximum value is set PY 4 step up harmony is effect device or turning the knobs on an mixed in effect device What is called a patch 2 Using a shortcut P5 4 step up harmony and corresponds to a collection of effect devices and off together When wishing to disable Pressing both VALUE keys together for chorus are mixed in connected in various ways and set to ON or them individually you must do this by an effect module functions as a shortcut P6 1 octave up pitch shift OFF setting the parameters accordingly Repeating the shortcut procedure several sound is mixed in times turns the effect off Performing the 7 Slight up down shift sound As you will know if you have used several Effect modules can be switched on and off in shortcut when the effect is off turns it on and iS mixed in for low individual effect devices in a performance three ways sets the minimum parameter value eee before n
26. time but the COMP DIST Lin Compressor BANK E PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 ZOOM Noise Reduction 4 PATCH LIST 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 BANK PATCH PATCH NAME COMMENT 1 Super Dist Solo Tight and smooth distortion A Clean Delay Clean sound with chorus and feedback delay Psycho Harmony Distortion sound for avant garde harmony solos Metal High gain metal sound allows 2 octave bend down with pedal Mellow Drive Straight overdrive sound Wah Dist Distortion sound with auto wah and chorus BANK F Multi Phaser Multi Phaser Steel China Synthesizer like SFX sound PATCH 1 Rock Drive Straight rock sound Bright Chorus Chorus sound with a distinct edge PATCH 2 Power Distortion Distortion with doubling as hidden flavor Choir Wave Clean sound with transparent chorus and flanger PATCH 3 J et Drive Wild jet sound with flanger Funky Phase Clean sound with wah and effect shift for rhythm play PATCH 4 Head Long Zoom s famous step type effect City Night Clean chorus sound PWM Synth Lead Synthesizer sound with full effect palette JAZZY Warm jazz sound with octave overlays Octave P
27. too low KJ Patch Switching Application Bank Hold ON In the factory default condition the patch pedal switches all Bank Hold ON patches regardless of the bank Keeping the EDIT key depressed for at least 1 second activates Bank divisions This kind of patch Hold To cancel Bank Hold press the EDIT key again for 1 second switching is called the Bank Hold off condition The Bank Hold function limits switching to the four patches within a bank When the function z Bank switching is activated the patch pedals Banks A b C d E F switch only between the patches can be switched in the current bank To activate the function keep the EDIT key depressed for at least 1 second in the Play mode The BANK HOLD indicator on the display lights up To turn the function off again perform the same step press the EDIT key for at least 1 second The BANK HOLD indicator on the display goes out Patch switching 4 patches within bank can be switched Bank switching Bank UP pedal ane Using optional foot switch FSO1 Bank switching can be performed banks A b C d E F can be switched by foot using the VALUE keys or the optional foot switch FSO1 connected to the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel Bank patch switching when Bank Hold is on PATCH PATCH 1 _PATCH2 PATCH _PATCH3 PATCH 3 PATCH PATCH 4 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH3 PATCH 4
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