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Zoom G6 User Manual

Zoom G6
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Operation Manual
Multi-Effects Processor
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Zoom G6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Amp Models22
IR LoaderYes
Pedal TypeMulti-effects
Amp ModelingYes
BluetoothNo
Display4.3-inch color touchscreen
Looper2 hours
Inputs1 x 1/4" (aux in)
Outputs2 x 1/4" (main out), 1 x 1/4" (phones)
Power Supply9V DC 500mA power supply (included)
Effects TypesDelay, Reverb, Modulation, Distortion
ProcessorCustom Zoom ZFX-IV DSP
Weight1.9 kg

Summary

Notes about this Operation Manual

Terms used in this manual

G6 Overview and Modes

Signal Flow Explanation

Explains the signal path of the guitar sound through the device.

Memory Overview

Describes how patch memories and banks are stored and organized.

Play Mode Overview

Details the four different play modes available on the G6.

Using the Touchscreen Interface

Touchscreen Display Screens

Shows and explains the different screens displayed during operation.

Menu Screen Navigation

Introduces the main menu for accessing all G6 functions.

Navigating Function Screens

Returning to Previous Screen

Describes how to navigate back to the previous screen using the touchscreen.

Scrolling Through Lists

Explains how to scroll through lists displayed on the touchscreen.

Understanding G6 Hardware

Top Panel Controls

Identifies and explains the controls on the top panel of the G6.

Back Panel Connections

Identifies and explains the connections and controls on the back panel of the G6.

Menu Screen Functionality

Menu Screen Icon Explanations

Lists and explains the functions of icons found on the Menu Screen.

Connecting External Devices

Connecting to a Computer

Details how to connect the G6 to a computer via USB.

Connecting to iOS/iPadOS Devices

Explains how to connect wirelessly using a dedicated adapter.

Managing SD Cards

SD Card Notes and Precautions

Provides important notes regarding SD card compatibility and usage.

Power Management

Turning the Power On

Step-by-step instructions for powering on the G6 unit.

Turning the Power Off

Step-by-step instructions for powering off the G6 unit.

Adjusting Master Level

Master Level Setting Range

Provides technical details about the master level setting range.

Adjusting Master EQ

Accessing Output EQ via Menu

Offers a shortcut for accessing the OUTPUT EQ screen via the Menu Screen.

Effect Control While Playing

Activating Effect Board Mode

Suggests using the Menu Screen to activate EFFECT BOARD mode.

Bank and Patch Selection

Activating Bank/Patch Mode

Indicates that the Menu Screen can activate BANK/PATCH mode.

Patch Memory Selection within Bank

Activating Memory Mode

Notes that the Menu Screen can activate MEMORY mode.

Using the Looper

Activating Looper Mode

Mentions accessing LOOPER mode via the Menu Screen.

Looper Playback Control

Recording and Playback Start Notes

Explains behavior when maximum recording time is reached or set.

Looper Undo/Redo Functions

Looper Tempo and Precount

Looper Tempo and Precount Notes

Important notes regarding pre-count function and AUX IN jack usage.

Looper Playback Tips

Tips on using SD cards, rhythm quantization, and mode switching during playback.

Setting Looper Parameters

Setting Looper Recording Time

Details how to set the length of recorded phrases.

Looper Recording Time Notes

Notes on setting options, stereo/mono recording time, and data deletion.

Adjusting Looper Volume

Looper Volume Range

Specifies the adjustable range for looper volume.

Stereo vs. Mono Looping

Stereo/Mono Recording Time Notes

Clarifies recording time differences and SD card limitations for stereo/mono.

Setting Looper Stop Mode

Changing Looper Position

Looper Position Effect on Sound

Explains how looper placement affects sound crafting.

Using SD Cards for Loops

Creating and Saving Loops to SD Card

Guides on creating and saving loops to an SD card.

SD Card Loop Saving Notes

Notes on loop naming, deletion, status display, and tempo changes.

Selecting Saved SD Card Loops

Loading Custom Audio Files as Loops

Instructions for loading custom audio files as loops.

Adjusting Effects

Saving Effect Changes

Explains automatic saving via AUTOSAVE and manual saving.

Turning Effects On/Off

How to toggle effects ON/OFF directly on the screen.

Replacing Effects

Effect Processing Limits

Editing Individual Effects

Effect Parameter Adjustment Tips

Links to tempo adjustment, Guitar Lab, and effect management.

Advanced Effect Settings

Large Effects and Dual Spaces

Describes effects that use two spaces and have special footswitch assignments.

Footswitch Special Functions

Describes effects that use two spaces and have special footswitch assignments.

Changing Effect Order

Adding Effects to Patch Memories

Notes on Adding Effects

Notes on the maximum number of effects and display indicators.

Deleting Effects from Patch Memories

Patch Memory Editing on One Screen

Toggling Amps/Effects On/Off

How to toggle effects ON/OFF directly on the screen.

Changing Amps and Effects

How to change amp or effect types via the menu.

Comprehensive Patch Memory Editing

Changing Effect Order

How to reorder effects within a patch memory.

Adding Effects

How to add new effects to a patch memory.

Deleting Effects

How to remove effects from a patch memory.

Patch Memory Customization

Adjusting Individual Effects

How to edit parameters of individual effects.

Changing Patch Memory Names

How to rename patch memories using the on-screen keyboard.

Setting Patch Memory Level

How to adjust the output level for each patch memory.

Setting Patch Memory Level

Changing Patch Memory Names

Allowed Characters for Names

Lists allowed characters for patch memory names.

Adjusting Master Tempo

Managing Patch Memories

Saving Patch Memories

Explains manual saving of patch memories, overwriting, and saving to different locations.

Changing Patch Memory Order

Deleting Patch Memories

Creating Patch Memories

Managing Banks

Changing Bank Order

Instructions for reordering banks.

Deleting Banks

Bank Deletion Warning

Warning about deleting banks also deleting associated patch memories.

Creating Banks

Using Expression Pedals

Using the Built-in Pedal

How to use the expression pedal to control effects.

Adjusting the Expression Pedal

Using an External Pedal

Using the Tuner

Activating the Tuner

How to activate the tuner to tune a guitar.

Changing Tuner Settings

Adjusting Standard Tuner Pitch

How to adjust the reference pitch for tuning.

Setting Tuner Type

Using Rhythms

Activating Rhythms

How to activate and play built-in rhythms.

Setting Rhythms

Selecting Rhythm Patterns

How to choose and activate specific rhythm patterns.

Setting Looper Precount

Adjusting Rhythm Tempo

Adjusting Rhythm Volume

Rhythm Playback Control

Rhythm Patterns List

Using Send and Return

Using Impulse Responses (IR)

Assigning Impulse Responses

How to assign impulse responses to patch memories.

Loading Impulse Response Data

Audio Interface Functions

Installing the Driver

Instructions for installing the necessary driver for Windows.

Connecting to a Computer

Making Audio Interface Settings

Adjusting Computer Recording Level

How to adjust the recording level sent to the computer.

Adjusting Monitoring Balance

How to set the balance between computer output and direct signal.

Connecting to iOS/iPadOS Devices

Making Unit Settings

Setting the AUTOSAVE Function

How to enable or disable automatic patch memory saving.

Adjusting Touchscreen Brightness

Setting ECO Mode

Managing Firmware

Checking Firmware Versions

How to view the current firmware and preset versions.

Updating Firmware

Restoring Factory Defaults

Managing SD Cards

Checking SD Card Information

How to check the available space on the SD card.

Formatting SD Cards

Using as a Card Reader

G6 Folder and File Structure

Troubleshooting

Looper SD Card Recording Issues

Specifications

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