Zoom G1Xon, G1on Effect Types and Parameters

Effect Types and Parameters

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Effect explanation overview

Effect type

* Ver 1.2 additional effects

Flanger * This is a jet sound like an ADA flanger.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Effect screen

Depth 0–100 Rate 0–50

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

PreD 0–50 Mix 0–100 Level 0–150

Sets pre-delay time of effect sound.

Parameter explanation

Effect explanationParameter Parameter range

Reso -10–10 P

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance sound.

Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original 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

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

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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

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

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

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Sense 0–10 P Tone 0–10 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the compressor sensitivity. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level.

ATTCK Slow, Fast

Sets compressor attack speed to Fast or Slow.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Drive 0–10 Tone 0–100 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the depth of the compression.

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

Time 1–50 P Curve 0–10 P Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the attack time.

Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the output level.

Adjusts the compression ratio. Adjusts the gain after compression.

Set the curve of volume change during attack.

Adjusts the output level.

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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.

NoiseGate This is a noise gate that cuts the sound during playing pauses.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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THRSH 1–25 P Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the effect sensitivity. Adjusts the output level.

GraphicEQ This unit has a 6 band equalizer.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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160Hz -12–12 400Hz -12–12 800Hz -12–12

Boosts or cuts the low (160 Hz) frequency band.

3.2kHz -12–12 6.4kHz -12–12 12kHz -12–12

Boosts or cuts the high (3.2 kHz) frequency band.

Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the output level.

Boosts or cuts the low-middle (400 Hz) frequency band.

Boosts or cuts the extremely high (6.4 kHz) frequency band.

Boosts or cuts the middle (800 Hz) frequency band.

Boosts or cuts the harmonics (12 kHz) frequency band.

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ParaEQ This is a 2-band parametric equalizer.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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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.

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.

AutoWah This effect varies wah in accordance with picking intensity.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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Sense

Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect.

-10–-1, 1–10

P Reso 0–10 P Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance sound.

0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

Gain1 -12–12

Gain2 -12–12

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

Adjusts the output level.

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Cry This effect varies the sound like a talking modulator.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Range 1–10 P Reso 0–10 P Sense

Adjusts the frequency range processed by the effect.

Bal 0–100 P Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds.

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

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance sound.

Adjusts the output level.

Sets effect sensitivity.

Chara

Adjusts the output level.

2Pole, 4Pole

0–150

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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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.

-10–-1, 1–10

Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect.

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance sound.

VLCTY Fast, Slow

Reso 0–10 P

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance sound.

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

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

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RndmFLTR * This filter effect changes character randomly.

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fCycle * This filter effect changes tone characteristics cyclically.

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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.

Rate 1–50 P

Sets the speed of the modulation. Sets the modulation waveform. Adjusts the output level.

Depth 0–100 P Reso 0–10 P

Sets the depth of the modulation.

HPF, BPF, LPF

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance sound.

Range 0–100 P Reso 0–10 P

Adjusts frequency range affected.

Chara

Wave

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance sound.

2Pole, 4Pole

Sine, Tri, SawUp, SawDn

Adjusts the output level.

Adjusts the intensity of the resonance sound.

Bal 0–100 P

Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds.

Level 0–150 P

OVERDRIVE / DISTORTION

Booster The booster increases signal gain to make the sound more powerful.

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.

OverDrive

T Scream

Simulation of the BOSS OD-1, the compact effect box that was the first to take the “overdrive” title.

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.

Simulation of the Ibanez TS808, which is loved by many guitarists as a booster and has inspired numerous clones.

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.

Governor Simulation of the Guv'nor distortion effect from Marshall.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Gain 0–100 P Tone 0–100 Level 0–150 P

Adjusts the gain. Adjusts the tone. 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.

Dist+

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Simulation of the MXR distortion+ effect that made distortion popular worldwide.

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Squeak

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Simulation of the BOSS DS-1 distortion pedal, which has been a long-seller.

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.

Simulation of the popular Pro Co RAT famous for its edgy distortion sound.

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.

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OVERDRIVE / DISTORTION

FuzzSmile

GreatMuff

MetalWRLD *

Simulation of the Fuzz Face, which has made rock history with its humorous panel design and smashing sound.

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.

Simulation of the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff, which is loved by famous artists around the world for its fat, sweet fuzz sound.

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.

Simulation of the BOSS Metal Zone, which is characterized by long sustain and a powerful lower midrange.

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.

HotBox * Simulation of the compact MATCHLESS HOT BOX pre-amplifier with a built-in tube.

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.

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Z Clean ZOOM original unadorned clean 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.

Parameter1 Parameter2 Parameter3

Gain 0–100 P Tone 0–100 Level 0–150 P

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

Z MP1 *

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An original sound created by merging characteristics of an ADA MP1 and a Marshall JCM800.

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Z Scream * An original high gain sound balanced from low to high frequencies.

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.

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Zoom G1Xon, G1on Effect Types and Parameters

Effect explanation overview

Contents

DYNAMICS / FILTER

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

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

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

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

NoiseGate This is a noise gate that cuts the sound during playing pauses.

GraphicEQ This unit has a 6 band equalizer.

ParaEQ This is a 2-band parametric equalizer.

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

AutoWah This effect varies wah in accordance with picking intensity.

M-Filter

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

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

RndmFLTR * This filter effect changes character randomly.

fCycle * This filter effect changes tone characteristics cyclically.

OVERDRIVE / DISTORTION

Booster The booster increases signal gain to make the sound more powerful.

OverDrive

T Scream

Governor Simulation of the Guv'nor distortion effect from Marshall.

Dist+

Dist 1 *

Squeak

FuzzSmile

GreatMuff

MetalWRLD *

HotBox * Simulation of the compact MATCHLESS HOT BOX pre-amplifier with a built-in tube.

Z Clean ZOOM original unadorned clean sound.

Z MP1 *

Z Scream * An original high gain sound balanced from low to high frequencies.