Zoom 1204 Specifications

POWERMIDI CONTROL512 PROGRAMSVOCODER, ROTARYMIC ININPUT OUTPUTEDITPATTERN(Demo)1216151413121110934567821Hall ChourusRoom FlangerReverse SFXPower Pit/E

Connections Connect an electronic instrument, microphone, mixer, or other audio equipment to the 1204 as described below. Before making any connection

Connection between electronic instrument and playback equipment This connection example shows use of the 1204 as an effect device for electronic ins

Rack Mount • This unit uses a metal enclosure and is heavier than it might seem at firstglance. When mounting the unit in a rack, be sure to fasten it

OPERATIONThis chapter will help you get acquainted with the 1204, showing you how to use and change effects and how to store settings. 12

Operation States The 1204 has various operation states. Basically, there are three modes and three functions. Modes • Manual mode: In this mode, the

Mode Selection Normally, the unit is turned on by pressing the POWER switch without holding down any other key. This activatesthe manual mode. The uni

Functions Functions are certain actions or commands that can be carried out in the various modes. Depending on the mode,only certain functions are ava

Trying out the 1204 Power-on 1. With all power switches set to OFF, connect the 1204 and all other devices. Caution: Set input and output level cont

Adjusting an effect When an effect and pattern have been selected, you can further adjust the effect to your liking. 1. Select the effect as describ

Storing effect settings in memory If you have followed the various steps described above, you have selected an effect and pattern and adjusted theef

Major Features The 1204 is a multi-effect device with the following features: • 512 preset effect programs (32 effects x 16 patterns) Memory capacity

Switching between manual mode and memory mode The currently active mode is shown by the MODE indicator. In manual mode, the indicator is on, and in

Editing a stored setting The memory mode normally serves to call up effect settings stored in manual mode. However, when wishing forexample to sligh

MIDI control MIDI channel setting function MIDI control signals (such as program change and control change messages, see below) are always sent with

Using MIDI to change effect parameters The 1204 allows the use of MIDI control change messages to change effect parameters. This includes allparamet

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EFFECT TYPES, EFFECT PATTERNS, EFFECT PARAMETERS This chapter describes the various effect types, effect patterns, and effect parameters. 24

Category: REV (Reverb) 25 Explanation of terms ¥ Diffusion: Adjusts the scope of the reverb effect. ¥ Attack: Emphasizes the reverb attack. ¥ Hig

Explanation of terms ¥ Modulation Depth: Adjusts the depth of modulation. ¥ Modulation Frequency: Adjusts the rate of modulation. ¥ Modulation Delay:

Explanation of terms ¥ Reverb Time: Adjusts the duration of the reverb sound. ¥ Reverb Mix: Adjusts the level of the reverb sound only. 27 Categ

Category: SFX (Special Effects) 28 Explanation of terms ¥ Vocoder Type: Changes the Vocoder character. ¥ Rotary Type: Adjusts the character of th

CONTENTSMajor Features ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1Organization of This Manual •••••

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION This chapter describes troubleshooting steps and safety precautions. 30

Troubleshooting If there seems to be a problem with your 1204, please check thefollowing points first. 31 SymptomCheck RemedyNo sound or volume is

32 Was editing carried out in memory mode?The effect settings called up in memory mode have no relationship to the position of the controls on the

Usage Precautions Electrical interference For safety considerations, the 1204 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission o

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Specifications ZOOM STUDIO 1204 • Number of preset programs: 512 (16 effects x 2 banks x 16 patterns) • Program memory capacity: 100 settings (overwri

1204 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION1.TRANSMITTED DATANONE2.RECOGNIZED DATA1) CHANNEL VOICE MESSAGES Table 1. 36 STATUS SECOND THIRD DESCRIPTION1011 nnnn 0ccc c

ZOOM CORPORATIONNOAH Bldg., 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183, JapanPHONE: 0423-69-7111 FAX: 0423-69-7115Printed in Japan 1204-5000

EFFECT TYPES, EFFECTPATTERNS, EFFECT PARAMETERS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 24Category: REV (Reverb) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Safety Precautions In this manual, important information that is intended to prevent the danger of injury to persons and damage toequipment is marked

1204 Usage Precautions 5 WarningsDo not try to open the case of the unit or attempt any alterations.¥Protect the unit from high temperatures. Do

THE BASICS This chapter describes the controls and other parts of the 1204, as well as installation, setup, and connection to other equipment. 6

7 POWERMIDI CONTROLWITH VOCODER, ROTARY612 PROGRAMSMIC ININPUT OUTPUTEDITPATTERN(Demo)1216151413121110934567821Hall ChorusRoom FlangerReverse SFXPo

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