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Using the insert effect
This section explains how to insert the insert effect, how to
select a patch, and how to edit the patch.
The insert effect is a multi-effect unit that contains a chain
of separate effects such as compressor, distortion, and
delay. Each of these separate effects is called an "effect
module," and up to six effect modules can be used
simultaneously. A set of effect modules that can be used
simultaneously is called an "algorithm." You can use one of
the following four types of algorithms.
• GUITAR/BASS:
An algorithm suitable for recording
guitar/bass.
• MIC:
An algorithm suitable for recording vocals etc.
through a mic. This algorithm has two variations, "MIC
SINGLE" for use with one mic, or "MIC DUAL" for
use with two mics.
• LINE:
An algorithm used mainly when recording stereo-
output line-level devices such as synthesizers or
electronic pianos.
• MASTERING:
An algorithm suitable for processing a
stereo mix signal during mixdown, etc.
The arrangement of the effect modules and the signal flow
for each algorithm is shown in the diagram below.
• Some algorithms are mono input / stereo output, and
others are stereo input / stereo output. This difference
will affect the signal flow when the insert effect is
inserted. For details refer to p.77.
• The MIC algorithms "MIC SINGLE" and "MIC DUAL" will
switch according to the effect type selected for the
COMP/LIM module. For details on the effect types, refer
to p.78.
Each module has various parameters (corresponding to the
knobs of a compact effect unit) that can be edited to adjust
the character or depth of the effect. Settings for the
parameters of each effect module and an overall volume
setting (patch level) are collectively referred to as a
"patch."
A newly created project contains 220 patches designed by
ZOOM, and these patches are organized according to the
four algorithms. You can instantly switch insert effect
settings simply by selecting the appropriate algorithm, and
then selecting a patch. The following table shows how the
patches are organized for each algorithm.
GUITAR/BASS
LINE
MASTERING
MIC
00 – 99 100 types
50 types00 – 49
50 types00 – 49
20 types00 – 19
Algorithm Patch number Types
COMP
PRE AMP/
DRIVE
EQ ZNR
PAT LVLVOL PDL
MODULATION/
DELAY
Patch
HINT
About insert effect patches
ZOOM MRS-1044
75
Reference [Effects]
Using the insert effect
3BAND COMP/
LO-FI
NORMALIZE EQ ZNR VOL PDL
DIMENSION/
RESONANCE
COMP
PRE AMP/
DRIVE
EQ ZNR VOL PDL
MODULATION/
DELAY
COMP/LIM
MIC PRE+
DE-ESSER
EQ ZNR VOL PDL
MODULATION/
DELAY
COMP/LIM
CONM
MIC PRE
MIC PRE
EQ
EQ
ZNR
ZNR
DOUBLING
DOUBLING
COMP/LIM ISOLATOR EQ ZNR VOL PDL MODULATION/
VOL PDL
GUITAR/BASS
LINE
MASTERING
MIC
SINGLE
DUAL
Algorithm Effect modules Input/output type
Mono → stereo
Stereo → stereo
[Module arrangement for each algorithm]