Zoom G6 Effect Types and Parameters

Effect Types 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. 0 – 100 P

Time Sets the delay time. 1 – 4000

F. B Adjusts the feedback amount. 0 – 100

Mix Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound. 0 – 100

Effect Screen

DYNAMICS

FILTER

DRIVE

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MODULATION

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Parameter explanation

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DELAY

REVERB

PEDAL

SND-RTN

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Effect Types and Parameters

[ DYNAMICS ]

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

Sense Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect.

ATTCK Sets compressor attack speed to Fast or Slow.

Tone Adjusts the tone.

VOL Adjusts the volume.

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 the tone.

DETCT Sets control signal detection level.

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

Speed Adjust the recovery time from muting. 0 – 100

INVRT Sets the foot switch control direction.

ON/OFF

Sets how smoothly the volume changes. As the parameter value increases, the change becomes smoother.

Sets the foot switch function.

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

0 –10

SLOW, FAST

0 – 10

0 – 100

GTRIN, EFXIN

0 – 100

NORMAL, INVERT

LATCH, UnLATCH, TRGGR

Effect Types and Parameters

[ DYNAMICS ]

BlackOpt

This is a simulation of the Demeter COMP-1 Compulator. 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.

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

Output

Adjusts the output level. 0 – 80

4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1

[ 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.

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

-10 – -1, 1 – 10

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Effect Types 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.

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.

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.

Sense Adjusts the sensitivity of the effect.

RESO Sets effect resonance.

BAL Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds.

HPF2 – LPF4

HPF, BPF, LPF

0 – 100

FST100 – SLW100

2P-10 – 4P-10

0 – 100

Effect Types and Parameters

[ FILTER ]

Exciter This exciter enables flexible control.

Bass Adjusts the amount of low-frequency phase correction. 0 – 100

Treble Adjusts the amount of high-frequency phase correction. 0 – 100

VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100

ON/OFF

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

Wave Sets the modulation waveform.

Sets the foot switch function.

LATCH, UnLATCH

SINE, TRI, SAWUP, SAWDN

[ DRIVE ]

TS Drive Simulation of the Ibanez TS808.

Gain

Boost

Tone

VOL

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

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

Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100

Turns boost ON/OFF. OFF, ON

Adjusts the tone. 0 – 100

Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100

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Effect Types 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.

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

TB MK1.5 This is a classic fuzz effect.

OctFuzz This fuzz effect adds an octave above.

SpotBoost This booster enables flexible control.

Aco.Sim

NYC Muff

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

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

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

Boost Adjusts the gain. 0 – 100

Bass Adjusts volume of low frequencies. -10 – 10

Treble Adjusts volume of high frequencies. -10 – 10

ON/OFF Sets the foot switch function.

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

This models an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi. An added parameter allows you to 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

COMBO, STAC K

LATCH, UnLATCH

Effect Types and Parameters

[ DRIVE ]

HG THRTTL

BG GRID

This models the sound of the Mesa Boogie THROTTLE BOX(GAIN SWITCH:HI / 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

This models a Mesa Boogie GRID SLAMMER. An added parameter allows you to 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 combines TS 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.

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.

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. 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

BOOST-OD, OD-BOOST

BOOST-CR, CR-BOOST

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Effect Types 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. 0 – 100

VOL Adjusts the volume. 0 – 100

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

Comp Sets the clipping type of DIST Plus.

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

Razor DRV

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

This effect is a new-concept distortion effect that uses Comb filtering to simulate the 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

ORG, MOD1, MOD2

Effect Types and Parameters

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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

FD TWNR This models the sound of the Fender '65 Twin 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, BRIGHT

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[ DYNAMICS ]

[ FILTER ]

[ DRIVE ]

[ AMP ]