Zoom A1X, A1 User Manual

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Zoom A1X, A1 User Manual

Multi-Effects Processor

Quick Guide

You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.

The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/a1four_ a1xfour).

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overview

Thehas numerous effects that change the sound of an instrument. Up to five can be used at the same time. Other features include a looper that can playback already recorded phrases, a rhythm machine and a tuner.

In addition, by using the MAA-1, the effects can also be applied to the sounds of instruments that are normally captured with a mic.

Operation modes

The has three operation modes that can be used as needed while performing.

• MEMORY mode

Use this mode to select patch memories with the footswitches.

• STOMP mode

Use this mode to turn effects in a patch memory on and off with the footswitches.

• EDIT mode

In this mode, edit the types and parameters and effects used in a patch memory.

MEMORY mode

STOMP mode

EDIT mode

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Signal flow

 

 

Patch memory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 2 3 4 5

Level

 

Looper

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

Pre

Effect

 

Output

Output

 

 

 

EQ

 

volume

 

 

 

 

 

Post

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuner

 

 

Rhythm

 

AUX IN

The input instrument sound passes through effects 1 – 5 in order.

Up to five effects can be selected and ordered as desired.

The patch memory level is adjusted.

The level can be adjusted separately for each patch memory.

The overall sound is adjusted.

Adjust the tone of the. This setting is retained even when the patch memory is changed.

Recorded phrases can be played back in a loop.

You can record playing and create mono loop phrases that are up to 30 seconds long. Can be set to before (Pre) or after (Post) the effects and EQ.

Drum sounds can be played back using built-in rhythm patterns.

You can play along with built-in rhythms.

Adjust the overall level.

Adjust thevolume. This setting is retained even when the patch memory is changed.

Tune the connected instrument.

Use either the guitar tuner or the chromatic tuner.

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Installing batteries

1.Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the product and insert 4 AA batteries.

NOTE

By default, ECO mode setting is ON, so the power will automatically turn off if no use occurs for 10 hours.

ECO mode can also be set to “OFF” on the SETTING screen.

Making connections

1.Minimize the volume of the output device.

2.Connect an instrument to the INPUT jack.

Use the MAA-1 to connect a mic.

3.Connect a PA system or headphones to the OUTPUT jack.

4.Raise the output device volume.

NOTE

If distortion occurs, lower the level of the connected instrument.

HINT

Acoustic guitar with pickup, electric violin, etc.

MAA-1

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3

1, 4

 

 

 

 

AC adapter

 

Computer

Audio device, etc.

(Mac/Windows)

If a dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) is connected, it can run on AC power.

Power for operation can also be supplied through the USB port.

By connecting an audio device, for example to the AUX IN jack, you can play along with another sound source.

Using the Mac/Windows Guitar Lab application, you can manage patch memories and edit and add effects.

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Connecting a mic

Using the MAA-1, the can be enjoyed with instruments that do not have pickups, including harmonicas, violins, trumpets, saxophones and other string and brass instruments.

1.

Open the battery compartment

2

 

cover on the back of the MAA-1 and

 

 

insert 2 AA batteries.

MAA-1

 

 

2.

Connect the mic to the MAA-1.

 

3.

Connect the MAA-1 to the

4

 

INPUT jack.

 

4. Turn the MAA-1 power on.

• Set

to the ON position.

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will light red.

When connecting a condenser mic or other device that requires phantom

power, set it to the +48V position.

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5. Adjust the MAA-1 input level.

•Turn .

Adjust so that lights green.

If the input level is too high, will light red.

NOTE

When connecting devices that are not compatible with phantom power, do not set to +48V. Doing so could damage the device.

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