Zoom B1on, B1Xon Effect Types and Parameters

Effect Types and Parameters

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Effect explanation overview

Effect type

* Ver 1.2 additional effects

Effect explanationParameter Parameter range

SeqFLTR * The sequence filter has the flavor of a Z.Vex Seek-Wah.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Effect screen

Step 2–8 PTTRN 1–8 Speed 1–50 P

Adjusts number of sequence steps. Sets effect pattern. Sets modulation speed.

Shape 0–10 Reso 0–10 P Level 0–150

Sets effect sound envelope.

Parameter explanation

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance
sound.

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Adjusts the output level.

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OVERDRIVE / DISTORTION

AMP SIMULATOR

MODULATION / SFX

DELAY / REVERB

PEDAL ( Only)

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DYNAMICS / FILTER

OptComp This compressor is in the style of an APHEX Punch FACTORY.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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D Comp This compressor in the style of the MXR Dyna Comp.

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M Comp This compressor provides a more natural sound.

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DualComp *

This is a compressor which allows separate settings for the low frequency and high
frequency range.

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160 Comp This compressor is in the style of the dbx 160A.

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Limiter This is a limiter that suppresses signal peaks above a certain reference level.

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SlowATTCK This effect slows the attack of each note, resulting in a violin-like performance.

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Drive 0–10 Tone 0–100 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the depth of the compression.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Sense 0–10 P Tone 0–10 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the effect sensitivity. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level.

ATTCK Slow, Fast

Sets compressor attack speed to Fast
or Slow.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

THRSH 0–50 P Ratio 1–10 Level 0–150 P

Sets the level that activates the
compressor.

ATTCK 1–10

Adjusts the compressor attack rate.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Hi 0–50 P Lo 0–50 P Freq 300Hz–1.5kHz

Adjusts the compression depth in the
high frequency range.

Level 0–150 P Tone 0–10

Adjusts the output level. Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

THRSH -60 – 0 Ratio 1.0 – 10.0 Gain 0 – 20

Adjusts the threshold that determines
when the effect is activated.

Knee Hard, Soft Level 0 – 150 P

Sets the type of knee. Adjusts the output level.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

THRSH 0–50 P Ratio 1–10 P Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the reference signal level for
the limiter action.

REL 1–10 P

Adjusts the delay between the point
where the signal level falls below the
threshold level and the limiter release.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Time 1–50 P Cur ve 0–10 P Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the attack time.

Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level.

Adjusts the compression ratio. Adjusts the output level.

Adjusts the compression depth in the
low frequency range.

Adjusts the compression ratio. Adjusts the gain after compression.

Adjusts the compression ratio of the
limiter.

Set the curve of volume change
during attack.

Adjusts the crossover point between the
high frequency and low frequency range.

Adjusts the output level.

Adjusts the output level.

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DYNAMICS / FILTER

ZNR

ZOOM's unique noise reduction cuts noise during pauses in playing without affecting the tone.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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THRSH 1–25 P DETCT GtrIn, EfxIn Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the effect sensitivity. Sets control signal detection level. Adjusts the output level.

Ba GEQ This 7-band graphic equalizer is suitable for the bass frequency range.

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50Hz -12–12 120Hz -12–12 400Hz -12–12

Adjusts the amount of boost/cut at 50
Hz.

500Hz -12–12 800Hz -12–12 4.5kHz -12–12

Adjusts the amount of boost/cut at
500 Hz.

10kHz -12–12 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the amount of boost/cut at 10
kHz.

Adjusts the amount of boost/cut at
120 Hz.

Adjusts the amount of boost/cut at
800 Hz.

Adjusts the output level.

Adjusts the amount of boost/cut at 400
Hz.

Adjusts the amount of boost/cut at 4.5
kHz.

Ba PEQ This 2-band parametric equalizer is suitable for the bass frequency range.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Splitter

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Freq1 20Hz–20kHz Q1

Adjusts center frequency of EQ1. Adjusts EQ1 Q. Adjusts EQ1 gain.

Freq2 20Hz –20kHz Q2

Adjusts center frequency of EQ2. Adjusts EQ2 Q. Adjusts EQ2 gain.

Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the output level.

0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

This effect divides the signal into two bands (high/low) and lets you freely adjust the mix
ratio of the two bands.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Hi 0–100 P Lo 0–100 P

Adjusts the mix ratio of the high
frequency band.

Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the output level.

Adjusts the mix ratio of the low
frequency band.

Gain1 -20–20

Gain2 -20–20

Freq

Adjusts the crossover point between the
high frequency and low frequency band.

Bottom B Emphasizes the low and high frequencies.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Bass 0–10 Trebl 0–10 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the amount of low-frequency
boost.

Adjusts the amount of high-frequency
boost.

Adjusts the output level.

80Hz–2.5kHz

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Exciter This exciter is in the style of the BBE Sonic Maximizer.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Bass

Adjusts the amount of low-frequency
phase correction.

0–100

Trebl 0–100 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the amount of high-frequency
phase correction.

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Adjusts the level of the signal after it
has passed through the module.

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BaAutoWah You can adjust the mix of this bass guitar auto-wah with the original signal.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Sense

Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect.

Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the output level.

-10 – -1, 1–10

Z Tron * This is like a Q-Tron Envelope Filter in LP mode.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Sense -10–-1, 1–10 P Reso 0–10 Dry 0–100

Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect.

Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the output level.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Freq 0–100 P Sense 0–10 Reso 0–10 P

Sets minimum frequency of envelope
filter.

Type

Sets filter type. Adjusts amount of filter applied. Sets speed of filter action.

Bal 0–100 P Level

Adjusts the balance between original
and effect sounds.

HPF, BPF, LPF

M-Filter

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This envelope filter has the flavor of a MOOG MF-101 Low Pass Filter and can be set in a wide range.

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A-Filter This is a resonance filter with a sharp envelope.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Sense 1–10 P Peak 0–10 Mode Up, Down

Adjusts the effect sensitivity. Adjusts the Q value of the filter.

Dry 0–100 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts level of original sound. Adjusts the output level.

Ba Cry This talking modulator is suitable for the bass frequency range.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Range 1–10 P Reso 0–10 P Sense

Adjusts the frequency range processed
by the effect.

Bal 0–100 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the balance between original
and effect sounds.

Step * This special effect gives the sound a stepped quality.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Depth 0–100 Rate 0–50 P

Sets the depth of the modulation. Sets the speed of the modulation.

Shape 0–10 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the effect envelope. Adjusts the output level.

P Reso 0–10 Dry 0–100

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance
sound.

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance
sound.

Sets effect sensitivity.

Chara

Adjusts the output level.

Adjusts the intensity of the
modulation resonance sound.

Adjusts the output level.

2Pole, 4Pole

0–150

Adjusts level of original sound.

Adjusts level of original sound.

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance
sound.

VLCTY Fast, Slow

P

Selects whether the direction of filter
change is up or down.

Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect.

Reso 0–10 P

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance
sound.

-10– -1, 1–10

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SeqFLTR The sequence filter has the flavor of a Z.Vex Seek-Wah.

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RndmFLTR * This filter effect changes character randomly.

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Step 2–8 PTTRN 1–8 Speed 1–50 P

Adjusts number of sequence steps. Sets effect pattern. Sets modulation speed.

Shape 0–10 Reso 0–10 P Level 0–150 P

Sets effect sound envelope.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Speed 1–50 P

Sets modulation speed.

Type

Sets filter type. Adjusts amount of filter applied.

Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the output level.

HPF, BPF, LPF

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance
sound.

Range 0–100 P Reso 0–10 P

Adjusts frequency range affected.

Chara

2Pole, 4Pole

Adjusts the output level.

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance
sound.

Bal 0–100 P

Adjusts the balance between original
and effect sounds.

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Ba Boost This is a simulation of the Xotic EP Booster, which is warm and firm.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Bass OD Simulates the ODB-3 overdrive bass machine from BOSS.

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Bass Muff This is a simulation of the Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff.

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TS+DRY *

Ba Dist 1

Ba Squeak *

This Ibanez TS808 emulation has an added parameter that allows you to adjust the
volume balance between the original and distorted sounds.

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This BOSS DS-1 emulation has an added parameter that allows you to adjust the volume
balance between the original and distorted sounds.

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This ProCo RAT emulation has an added parameter that allows you to adjust the volume
balance between the original and distorted sounds.

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Gain 0–100 P Bass -10–10 Trebl -10–10

Adjusts the gain. Adjusts the low frequency level. Adjusts the high frequency level.

Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the output level.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Gain 0–100 P Tone 0–100 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the gain. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level.

Bal 0–100 P

Adjusts the balance between the
original sound and the effected sound.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Gain 0–100 P Tone 0–100 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the gain. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level.

Mode NORM, BsBST Bal 0–100 P

Selects the distortion mode.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Gain 0–100 P Tone 0–100 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the gain. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level.

Bal 0–100 P

Adjusts the balance between the
original sound and the effected sound.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Gain 0–100 P Tone 0–100 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the gain. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level.

Bal 0–100 P

Adjusts the balance between the
original sound and the effected sound.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Gain 0–100 P Tone 0–100 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the gain. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level.

Bal 0–100 P

Adjusts the balance between the
original sound and the effected sound.

Adjusts the balance between the
original sound and the effected sound.

OVERDRIVE / DISTORTION

BaFzSmile *

Ba Metal

BassDrive

This FUZZ FACE emulation has an added parameter that allows you to adjust the volume
balance between the original and distorted sounds.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Gain 0–100 P Tone 0–100 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the gain. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level.

Bal 0–100 P

Adjusts the balance between the
original sound and the effected sound.

This BOSS Metal Zone emulation has an added parameter that allows you to adjust the
volume balance between the original and distorted sounds.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Gain 0–100 P Tone 0–100 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the gain. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level.

Bal 0–100 P

Adjusts the balance between the
original sound and the effected sound.

Simulation of the SansAmp BASS DRIVER DI, highly popular among bass players.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Bass -10–10 Trebl -10–10 Prese -10–10

Adjusts the low frequency level. Adjusts the high frequency level. Adjusts the super-high frequency level.

Gain 0–100 P Blend 0–100 P Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the gain.

Mid -10–10

Adjusts the middle frequency level.

Adjusts the balance between the
original sound and the effected sound.

Adjusts the output level.

D.I Plus This is a simulation of the MXR Bass D.I.+, which has both clean and distortion channels.

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Bass -10–10 Mid -10–10 Trebl -10–10

Adjusts the low frequency level. Adjusts the middle frequency level. Adjusts the high frequency level.

Gain 0–100 P Blend 0–100 P Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the gain.

Color OFF, ON CHAN CLN, DIST

Turns preset EQ OFF or ON.

Adjusts the balance between the
original sound and the effected sound.

Switches between clean and
distortion channels.

Adjusts the output level.

Bass BB This is a simulation of the Xotic Bass BB Preamp, which has a tube-like, thick sound.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Gain 0–100 P Bass -10–10 Trebl -10–10

Adjusts the gain. Adjusts the low frequency level. Adjusts the high frequency level.

Blend 0–100 P Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the balance between the
original sound and the effected sound.

Adjusts the output level.

DI5 This simulates the AVALON DESIGN U5 preamp.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Gain 0–100 P Tone OFF, 1–6 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the gain. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level.

HiCut OFF, ON

Cuts high frequencies when ON.

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