Zoom G11 operation manual

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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/g11).

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Functions of parts

Touchscreen

This shows the G11 functions as icons. While looking at the screen, touch it to select patch memories and banks or make settings, for example.

Amplifier section

Use the dedicated knobs and the touchscreen to make adjustments as on a real amp.

Expression pedal

Use this pedal to adjust the volume or a wah effect, for example.

Effects section

Turn effects on and off and adjust them like using stomp boxes.

Footswitches

Use these to select patch memories and banks and to turn the tuner on and off.

Patch memories

These store the effects used, their order, on/off states and parameter setting values. Effects are saved and recalled in patch memory units.

Banks

These are groups of 4 patch memories.

Bank A Patch memory 001 Patch memory 002

Patch memory 003

Patch memory 004

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Making connections

External effects (2 loops)

Connect the SEND 1/2 jack to the input jack on the effect and connect the RETURN 1/2 jack to the output jack on the effect.

Portable music player, etc.

Adjust the volume on the connected device.

Guitar

Monitor speakers

External MIDI device

Connect MIDI cables here.

The G11 can be used in coordination with an external MIDI device.

ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter

This enables wireless control of the G11 using the iOS/iPadOS

Guitar Lab app.

USB flash drive (USB 2.0/3.0)

Use to import IR data and update the firmware.

 

Expression pedal

AC adapter

 

(ZOOM FP02M)

 

(ZOOM AD-19)

 

A pedal can be used to

 

 

 

control effects.

 

 

Computer (Mac/Windows)

 

Connect a USB cable (Type-C).

 

The G11 can be used as an audio

 

interface and with Guitar Lab.

Amp

Headphones

 

HINT

The computer or iOS/iPadOS Guitar Lab app can be used to manage patch memories and to edit and add effects. Guitar Lab can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom. co.jp).

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Turning the power on

1. Minimize the volume of the amp/monitor speakers.

2. Set

to ON.

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This turns the G11 power on and opens the Home Screen

on the touchscreen.

Touchscreen

 

3. Raise the volume of the amp/monitor speakers.

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 turned OFF.

Adjusting the master level

The volume output from the G11 can be adjusted.

Lower Raise

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Zoom G11 operation manual

Using the touchscreen

Home Screen overview

This is the screen that appears on the touchscreen when the G11 power is turned on. All the functions are arranged as icons, so each one can easily be accessed by touch.

Current bank

Current patch memory

Touch an icon to select a function to set or adjust.

The Home Screen has four pages. This shows which page is currently open.

To open the next page, swipe left from the right edge.

To open the previous page, swipe right from the left edge.

Using the screens

Touch and drag to operate.

Touch an item to select it. Drag an item to move or adjust it (slide finger any direction while touching).

HINT

Icons on the Home Screen can be dragged to reorder them.

 

Returning to the Home Screen

Toolbar

To return to the Home Screen from a function screen, swipe down from the toolbar at the top edge of the touchscreen.

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