Appendix
ZOOM HD8/HD16
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Parameter description
3Band EQ module
Parameter description
MOD/DELAY module
Acoustic Sim
Top Body Level
This effect makes an electric guitar sound like an acoustic guitar.
Aco_Ere Pre
Color Tone Level
This is a dedicated preamp for electroacoustic guitar.
Bass Sim
Tone Level
This effect makes an electric guitar sound like a bass guitar.
Parameter name Setting range Description
Gain
0 – 100 Adjusts preamp gain (distortion intensity).
Tone
0 – 30 Adjusts tonal quality.
Cabinet
0 – 2 Adjusts speaker cabinet sound intensity.
Level
1 – 100 Adjusts signal level after passing module.
Top
0 – 10 Adjusts characteristic acoustic guitar string resonance.
Body
0 – 10 Adjusts characteristic acoustic guitar body resonance.
Color
1 – 4 Adjusts characteristics of dedicated electroacoustic guitar preamp.
Type Parameter
3Band EQ
Bass Middle Treble
Level
This is a 3-band equalizer.
Parameter name Setting range Description
Bass
-12dB – 12dB Adjusts low frequency boost/cut.
Middle
-12dB – 12dB Adjusts mid frequency boost/cut.
Treble
-12dB – 12dB Adjusts high frequency boost/cut.
Level
2 – 100 Adjusts signal level after passing module.
Type Parameter
Chorus
Depth Rate Tone Mix
Mixes a variable pitch-shifted component to the original signal, resulting in full-bodied resonating sound.
Ensemble
Depth Rate Tone Mix
Chorus ensemble with three-dimensional movement.
Flanger
Depth Rate Resonance Manual
Produces a resonating and strongly undulating sound.
Pitch
Shift Tone Fine Balance
Shifts the pitch up or down.
Vibe
Depth Rate Tone Balance
Effect with automatic vibrato.
Step
Depth Rate Resonance Shape
Special effect that changes the sound in a staircase pattern.
Cry
Range Resonance Sense Balance
Varies the sound like a talking modulator.
Exciter
Frequency Depth Low Boost
Enhances the sound outline, making it more prominent.
Air
Size Reflex Tone Mix
Recreates the airy ambience of a room, with a feeling of depth.
Wide
Time Wet Level Dry Level
Produces a stereo sound as if recorded with 2 mics.
Delay
Time Feedback Hi Damp Mix
Delay effect with max. setting 2000 ms.
Analog Delay
Time Feedback Hi Damp Mix
Delay effect with max. setting 2000 ms. Simulates the warm sound of an analog delay.
Reverse Delay
Time Feedback Hi Damp Balance
Reverse delay effect with max. setting 1000 ms.
ARRM Pitch
Type Tone RTM Wave RTM Sync
Changes the pitch of the original sound according to rhythm tempo.