Zoom G6 Effect Types and Parameters

EffectTypes and Parameters

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Effect explanation overview

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Effect type	Effect explanation	Parameter range

PDL Delay

The expression pedal controls the delay input level of this effect.

InLvl

Adjusts the delay input level.

– 100

Time

Sets the delay time.

– 4000

F.B

Adjusts the feedback amount.

– 100

Mix

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

– 100

Parameter explanation

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EffectTypes and Parameters

[ DYNAMICS ]

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

	Sense	Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect.	0	–10

	ATTCK	Sets compressor attack speed to Fast or Slow.	SLOW, FAST

	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0	– 10

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	– 100

RackComp	This compressor allows more detailed adjustment than Comp.

	THRSH	Sets the level that activates the compressor.	0	– 50

	Ratio	Adjusts the compression ratio.	1	– 10

	ATTCK	Sets compressor attack speed.	1	– 10

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	– 100

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

	Time	Adjusts the attack time.	1	– 50

	Curve	Set the curve of volume change during attack.	0	– 10

	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0	– 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	– 100

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

	DETCT	Sets control signal detection level.	GTRIN,
	DETCT	Sets control signal detection level.	EFXIN
			EFXIN

	Depth	Sets the depth of noise reduction.	0	– 100

	THRSH	Adjusts the effect sensitivity.	0	– 100

	Decay	Adjust the envelope release.	0	– 100

MuteSW	This effect allows you to mute the volume using the foot switch.

	Edge	Sets how smoothly the volume changes. As the parameter value increases, the change	0	– 100
		becomes smoother.
	Speed	Adjust the recovery time from muting.	0	– 100

	INVRT	Sets the foot switch control direction.	NORMAL,
	INVRT	Sets the foot switch control direction.	INVERT
			INVERT

			LATCH,
	ON/OFF	Sets the foot switch function.	UnLATCH,
			TRGGR

GrayComp	This models a ROSS Compressor. Added parameters allow you to adjust the tone.

	SUSTN	Adjusts the sustain.	0	– 100

	Lo	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.	0	– 100

	Hi	Adjusts volume of high frequencies.	0	– 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	– 100


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

	DETCT	Sets control signal detection level.	GTRIN, EFXIN

	Depth	Sets the depth of noise reduction.	0	– 100

	THRSH	Adjusts the effect sensitivity.	0	– 100

	Decay	Adjust the envelope release.	0	– 100


OptComp	This is an optical compressor.

	Drive	Adjusts the depth of the compression.	0	– 10

	Lo	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.	0	– 100

	Hi	Adjusts volume of high frequencies.	0	– 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	– 100

EffectTypes and Parameters

[ DYNAMICS ]

BlackOpt	This is a simulation of the Demeter COMP-1 Compulator.
BlackOpt	Added parameters allow you to adjust the tone.
	Added parameters allow you to adjust the tone.

	Comp	Adjusts the depth of the compression.	0 – 100

	Lo	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.	0 – 100

	Hi	Adjusts volume of high frequencies.	0 – 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100

LMT-76 This is a simulation of the UREI 1176LN.

	Input	Adjusts the input level.	0	–	80

	Ratio	Adjusts the compression ratio.	4:1, 8:1, 12:1,
	Ratio	Adjusts the compression ratio.	20:1
			20:1

	REL	This is a limiter that suppresses signal peaks above a certain reference level.	10 – 70

	Output	Adjusts the output level.	0	–	80
[ FILTER ]

AutoWah	This effect varies wah in accordance with picking intensity.

	Mode	Sets direction of movement of the filter.	DOWN, UP

	Sense	Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect.	1	–	10

	RESO	Sets effect resonance.	0	–	10

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	–	100

Resonance	This effect varies the resonance filter frequency according to picking intensity.

	Mode	Sets direction of movement of the filter.	DOWN, UP

	Sense	Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect.	1	–	10

	RESO	Sets effect resonance.	0	–	10

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	–	100

Cry	This effect varies the sound like a talking modulator.

	Range	Adjusts the frequency range processed by the effect.	1	–	10

	RESO	Sets effect resonance.	0	–	10

	Sense	Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect.	-10 – -1,
	Sense	Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect.	1	–	10
			1	–	10
	BAL	Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds.	0	–	100

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

	Step	Adjusts number of sequence steps.	2	–	8

	PTTRN	Sets effect pattern.	1	–	8

	Speed	Sets the speed of the modulation.	1	–	50

	RESO	Sets effect resonance.	0	–	10

Gt GEQ	This mono graphic equalizer has 6 bands that suit guitar frequencies.

	160	Boosts or cuts the low (160 Hz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	400	Boosts or cuts the low (400 Hz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	800	Boosts or cuts the low (800 Hz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	3.2k	Boosts or cuts the low (3.2 kHz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	6.4k	Boosts or cuts the low (6.4 kHz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	12k	Boosts or cuts the low (12 kHz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	–	100

EffectTypes and Parameters

[ FILTER ]

Gt GEQ7	This mono graphic equalizer has 7 bands that suit guitar frequencies.

	100	Boosts or cuts the low (100 Hz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	200	Boosts or cuts the low (200 Hz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	400	Boosts or cuts the low (400 Hz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	800	Boosts or cuts the low (800 Hz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	1.6k	Boosts or cuts the low (1.6 kHz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	3.2k	Boosts or cuts the low (3.2 kHz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	6.4k	Boosts or cuts the low (6.4 kHz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	–	100

St Gt GEQ	This stereo graphic equalizer has 6 bands that suit guitar frequencies.

	160	Boosts or cuts the low (160 Hz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	400	Boosts or cuts the low (400 Hz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	800	Boosts or cuts the low (800 Hz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	3.2k	Boosts or cuts the low (3.2 kHz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	6.4k	Boosts or cuts the low (6.4 kHz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	12k	Boosts or cuts the low (12 kHz) frequency band.	-12		– 12

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	–	100

ParaEQ	This is a 1-band parametric equalizer.

	FREQ	Sets the frequency of the equalizer.	20 – 20k

	Q	Adjusts equalizer Q.	0.5 – 16

	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	-12		– 12

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	–	100

EG FLTR	This filter effect is controlled using the foot switch.

	FREQ1	Sets the frequency when the foot switch is off.	0	–	100

	FREQ2	Sets the frequency when the foot switch is on.	0	–	100

	RESO	Sets effect resonance.	0	–	100

	Type	Sets filter type.	HPF2 –
	Type	Sets filter type.	LPF4
			LPF4

	Speed	Sets the speed of the modulation.	0	–	100

	BAL	Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds.	0	–	100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	–	100

RndmFLTR	This filter effect changes character randomly.

	Type	Sets filter type.	HPF, BPF,
	Type	Sets filter type.	LPF
			LPF

	Speed	Sets the speed of the modulation.	1	–	50

	BAL	Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds.	0	–	100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	–	100

LowPassFL	This effect varies the low pass filter frequency according to picking intensity.

	FREQ	Sets minimum frequency of low pass filter.	0 – 100

	Sense	Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect.	FST100 –
	Sense	Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect.	SLW100
			SLW100
	RESO	Sets effect resonance.	2P-10 – 4P-10

	BAL	Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds.	0 – 100

EffectTypes and Parameters

[ FILTER ]

Exciter	This exciter enables flexible control.
		Bass	Adjusts the amount of low-frequency phase correction.
		Bass	Adjusts the amount of low-frequency phase correction.
		Treble	Adjusts the amount of high-frequency phase correction.
		VOL	Adjusts the volume.

		ON/OFF	Sets the foot switch function.

0 – 100

LATCH,

UnLATCH

Step	This special effect gives the sound a stepped quality.

	Depth	Sets the depth of the modulation.	0	– 100

	Rate	Sets the speed of the modulation.	0	– 50

	RESO	Sets effect resonance.	0	– 10

	Shape	Adjusts the effect envelope.	0	– 10

LFO FLTR	This filter effect changes tone characteristics cyclically.

	Depth	Sets the depth of the modulation.	0	– 100

	Rate	Sets the speed of the modulation.	1	– 50

	RESO	Sets effect resonance.	0	– 10

			SINE, TRI,
	Wave	Sets the modulation waveform.	SAWUP,
			SAWDN

[ DRIVE ]
TS Drive	Simulation of the IbanezTS808.
	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0 – 100
	Boost	Turns boost ON/OFF.	OFF, ON
	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0 – 100
	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100
EP Stomp	This models the Maestro Echoplex preamp.

	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0 – 100

	Bass	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.	-10 – 10

	Treble	Adjusts volume of high frequencies.	-10 – 10

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100

RC Boost	This booster covers sounds ranging from clean boosts to light drives.

	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0 – 100

	Bass	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.	0 – 100

	Treble	Adjusts volume of high frequencies.	0 – 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100

GoldDrive	This effect models a famous gold overdrive boutique pedal.

	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0 – 100

	Bass	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.	0 – 100

	Treble	Adjusts volume of high frequencies.	0 – 100
	Treble	Adjusts volume of high frequencies.	0 – 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100

SweetDrv	This effect models a sweet sounding overdrive.

	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0 – 100

	Tone	Adjusts volume of high frequencies	0 – 100

	Focus	Adjusts volume of middle frequencies.	0 – 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100

EffectTypes and Parameters

[ DRIVE ]
DYN Drive	This effect easily achieves the warm drive tone of a tube amp.
	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0 – 100
	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0 – 100
	Mode	Sets the sound style.	COMBO,
	Mode	Sets the sound style.	STACK
			STACK
	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100
RedCrunch	Use this effect for the famous "brown sound."
	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0 – 100
	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0 – 100
	PRSNC	Adjusts volume of super-high frequencies.	0 – 100
	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100

MetalWRLD	Simulation of the BOSS Metal Zone, which is characterized by long sustain and a
	powerful lower midrange.
	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0 – 100

	Bass	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.	0 – 100

	Treble	Adjusts volume of high frequencies.	0 – 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100

TB MK1.5 This is a classic fuzz effect.

	ATTCK	Adjusts the gain.	0 – 100

	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0 – 100

	Color	Sets the sound color.	1, 2

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100

OctFuzz	This fuzz effect adds an octave above.

	Boost	Adjusts the gain.	0 – 100

	Color	Sets the sound color.	1, 2

	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0 – 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100

SpotBoost	This booster enables flexible control.
	Boost	Adjusts the gain.
	Boost	Adjusts the gain.
	Bass	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.
	Treble	Adjusts volume of high frequencies.
	ON/OFF	Sets the foot switch function.

0 – 100

-10 – 10

LATCH,

UnLATCH

Aco.Sim	This effect changes the tone of an electric guitar to make it sound like an acoustic
Aco.Sim	guitar.
	guitar.

	Top	Adjusts the unique string tone of acoustic guitars.	0 – 100

	Body	Adjusts the body resonance of acoustic guitars.	0 – 100

	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0 – 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100

NYC Muff	This models an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi. An added parameter allows you to
NYC Muff	adjust the balance of original sound and distortion.
	adjust the balance of original sound and distortion.

	SUSTN	Adjusts the gain.	0 – 100

	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0 – 100

	BAL	Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds.	0 – 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100

EffectTypes and Parameters

[ DRIVE ]

HGTHRTTL	This models the sound of the Mesa Boogie THROTTLE BOX(GAIN SWITCH:HI /
HGTHRTTL	BOOST:ON).
	BOOST:ON).

	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0	– 100

	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0	– 100

	MdCut	Adjusts volume of middle frequencies.	0	– 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	– 100


BG GRID	This models a Mesa Boogie GRID SLAMMER. An added parameter allows you to
BG GRID	adjust the balance of original sound and overdrive.
	adjust the balance of original sound and overdrive.

	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0	– 100

	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0	– 100

	BAL	Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds.	0	– 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	– 100


TS+Boost	This effect combinesTS Drive and Booster.

	Gain	Adjusts gain of TS Drive.	0	– 100

	Tone	Adjusts tone of TS Drive.	0	– 100

	VOL	Adjusts volume of TS Drive.	0	– 100

	Comp	Sets the clipping type of TS Drive.	0	– 2

	Boost	Adjusts gain of Booster.	0	– 100

	Bass	Adjusts low frequencies volume of booster.	0	– 100

	Treble	Adjusts high frequencies volume of booster.	0	– 100

	Order	Set the connection order of TS Drive and Booster.	BOOST-OD,
	Order	Set the connection order of TS Drive and Booster.	OD-BOOST
			OD-BOOST

RedCR+BST	This effect combines RedCrunch and Booster.

	Gain	Adjusts gain of RedCrunch.	0	– 100

	Tone	Adjusts tone of RedCrunch.	0	– 100

	PRSNC	Adjusts presence of RedCrunch.	0	– 100

	VOL	Adjusts volume of RedCrunch.	0	– 100

	Comp	Sets the clipping type of RedCrunch.	0	– 2

	LO/HI	Sets the gain range.	LO, HI

	Boost	Adjusts gain of Booster.	0	– 100

	Order	Set the connection order of RedCrunch and Booster.	BOOST-CR,
	Order	Set the connection order of RedCrunch and Booster.	CR-BOOST
			CR-BOOST

DIST 1	This models the sound of a BOSS DS-1 DISTORTION.

	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0	– 100

	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0	– 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	– 100

	Comp	Sets the clipping type of DIST 1.	ORG, MOD

Squeak	This models a ProCo RAT.
Squeak	A parameter has been added that allows you to adjust the mix level of the original sound.


	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0	– 100

	FLTR	Adjusts the tone.	0	– 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	– 100

	DryMx	Adjusts the volume of the unaffected sound.	0	– 100

EffectTypes and Parameters

[ DRIVE ]

UpOctBSTR	This effect adds an upper octave to the original sound.
	We recommend using the front guitar pickup.
	UpOct	Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound.	0	– 100

	DryMx	Adjusts the volume of the unaffected sound.	0	– 100

	Bottom	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.	0	– 100

	PRSNC	Adjusts volume of super-high frequencies.	0	– 100

OutputBST	We improved the ZOOM G5n OUTPUT BOOSTER as an effect.

	Range	Adjusts the frequency range processed by the effect.	1	– 10

	Boost	Adjusts the gain.	0	– 100

	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0	– 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	– 100

DIST Plus	This models the sound of a MXR DISTORTION+.
	Gain	Adjusts the gain.
	Gain	Adjusts the gain.
	VOL	Adjusts the volume.
	DryMx	Adjusts the volume of the unaffected sound.
	Comp	Sets the clipping type of DIST Plus.

0 – 100

ORG,

MOD1, MOD2

Zen O.DRV	This models the sound of a Hermida Audio Zendrive.

	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0	– 100

	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0	– 100

	Voice	Adjusts gain of high frequencies.	0	– 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	– 100

VioletDST	This models the sound of a SUHR Riot Reloaded.

	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0	– 100

	Tone	Adjusts the tone.	0	– 100

	Voice	Sets the sound style.	0	– 2

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	– 100

WaveSHPR	This effect is another new kind of distortion effect that applies a new original
	algorithm to shape the waveform and create a unique sound.
	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0	– 100

	Shape	Adjusts the distortion character.	0	– 100

	Comp	Adjusts the depth of the compression.	0	– 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	– 100

Razor DRV	This effect is a new-concept distortion effect that uses Comb filtering to simulate the
Razor DRV	gain parameter of the overdriven signal.
	gain parameter of the overdriven signal.

	Gain	Adjusts the gain.	0	– 100

	Edge	Adjusts the distortion tone.	0	– 100

	Lo	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.	0	– 100

	VOL	Adjusts the volume.	0	– 100

EffectTypes and Parameters

[ AMP ]

MS 800 This models the sound of the Marshall JCM800 2203.

GAIN	Adjusts the gain.	0 – 100
BASS	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.	0 – 100
MIDDLE	Adjusts volume of middle frequencies.	0 – 100
TREBLE	Adjusts volume of high frequencies.	0 – 100
PRESENCE	Adjusts volume of super-high frequencies.	0 – 100
VOLUME	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100
INPUT	Adjusts the input gain.	LO, HI

MS 1959 This models the sound of the Marshall 1959 SUPER LEAD 100.

GAIN	Adjusts the gain of the input1.	OFF – 100

BASS	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.	0 – 100

MIDDLE	Adjusts volume of middle frequencies.	0 – 100

TREBLE	Adjusts volume of high frequencies.	0 – 100
PRESENCE	Adjusts volume of super-high frequencies.	0 – 100

VOLUME	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100

INPUT2	Adjusts the gain of the input2.	OFF – 100

MS 45os This models the sound of the Marshall JTM 45 Offset.

	GAIN	Adjusts the gain of the input1.	OFF – 100
	BASS	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.	0 – 100
	MIDDLE	Adjusts volume of middle frequencies.	0 – 100
	TREBLE	Adjusts volume of high frequencies.	0 – 100
	PRESENCE	Adjusts volume of super-high frequencies.	0 – 100
	VOLUME	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100
	INPUT2	Adjusts the gain of the input2.	OFF – 100
FDTWNR	This models the sound of the Fender '65Twin Reverb.
	GAIN	Adjusts the gain.	0 – 100
	BASS	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.	0 – 100
	MIDDLE	Adjusts volume of middle frequencies.	0 – 100
	TREBLE	Adjusts volume of high frequencies.	0 – 100
	PRESENCE	Adjusts volume of super-high frequencies.	0 – 100
	VOLUME	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100
	BRIGHT	Sets the high frequency response. The effect is noticeable at lower gain settings.	OFF,ON
	SPEED	Sets the speed of the modulation.	0 – 100
FD B-MAN	This models the sound of the Fender '59 Bassman.
	GAIN	Adjusts the gain.	0 – 100
	BASS	Adjusts volume of low frequencies.	0 – 100
	MIDDLE	Adjusts volume of middle frequencies.	0 – 100
	TREBLE	Adjusts volume of high frequencies.	0 – 100
	PRESENCE	Adjusts volume of super-high frequencies.	0 – 100
	VOLUME	Adjusts the volume.	0 – 100
	INPUT	Selects the input channel.	NORMAL,
	INPUT	Selects the input channel.	BRIGHT
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Zoom G6 Effect Types and Parameters

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[ DYNAMICS ]

[ FILTER ]

[ DRIVE ]