Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions
ZOOM A2.1u 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and ...
Page 3 - Contents
ZOOM A2.1u 3 Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions .................................... 2Features ............................................................................................... 4Terms Used in This Manual ................................................................ 5Contr...
Page 4 - Features
ZOOM A2.1u 4 Features Thank you for selecting the ZOOM A2.1u (simply called the " A2.1u " in this manual). The A2.1u is a sophisticated effect processor for acoustic guitar with the following features. ● Latest technology for top performance Excellent sound quality is assured by signal proce...
Page 5 - Terms Used in This Manual; Operating the A2.1u on batteries
ZOOM A2.1u 5 IN MODEL MIC COMP/LIMIT LO EQ HI EQ ZNR MOD/EFX DELAY/REVERB OUT Terms Used in This Manual This section explains some important terms that are used throughout the A2.1u documentation. ■ Effect module As shown in the illustration above, the A2.1u can bethought of as a combination of seve...
Page 6 - Controls and Functions / Connections; Module selector; Top Panel; Serves for storing edited patches in memory.; Computer; Display
ZOOM A2.1u 6 Controls and Functions / Connections Module selector Top Panel Rear Panel Switches between play/manual mode and edit mode. In edit mode, the knob selects the module for operation. Serves for storing edited patches in memory. [USB] connector Allows you to connect the A2.1u to a computer,...
Page 7 - Parameter knobs 1 - 3; Serves to start and stop rhythm playback.; Expression pedal; Turns the unit on and off.; Acoustic Guitar; NOTE
Controls and Functions / Connections ZOOM A2.1u 7 Parameter knobs 1 - 3 These knobs allow changing the value of effect parameters or the level of the overall patch. During rhythm playback, the knobs let you select a pattern, set the tempo, and adjust the rhythm volume. RHYTHM [ R / P ] key Serves to...
Page 8 - Selecting a Patch; HINT; Turn power on; ] foot switch calls up the next lower patch, and pressing the [; Bank name
ZOOM A2.1u 8 Selecting a Patch A 1 HINT Turn power on Set the A2.1u to play mode Use a shielded cable with mono phone plug to connect your guitar to the [INPUT] jack of the A2.1u. To power the A2.1u from the AC adapter, plug the adapter into a wall outlet and plug the cable from the adapter into the...
Page 9 - Adjust tone and volume; Parameter knob 2; Directly selecting a bank
Selecting a Patch ZOOM A2.1u 9 Adjust tone and volume To adjust the effect sound and volume levels in play mode, the Parameter knobs 1 – 3 can be used. Each knob controls a specific parameter. When you turn a Parameter knob, the corresponding LED lights up and the display briefly shows the current v...
Page 10 - Using the Tuner; B P; Switch to bypass or mute; Setting the A2.1u to the bypass condition; Setting the A2.1u to the mute condition; ] foot switches together; Play the string to tune; Patch change at bypass/mute
ZOOM A2.1u 10 Using the Tuner A 8 B P M T Switch to bypass or mute Setting the A2.1u to the bypass condition In play mode (or manual mode), press both [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches together briefly and release. Setting the A2.1u to the mute condition In play mode (or manual mode), press both [ W ]/[ Q ]...
Page 11 - Pitch is high; Adjusting the reference pitch of the tuner; Turn parameter knob 1.
Using the Tuner ZOOM A2.1u 11 A 8 4 0 4 2 NOTE Pitch is high Pitch is correct Indication turns faster the more the pitch is off. Pitch is low Tune other strings in the same way. The right side of the display shows a symbol that indicates by how much the tuning is off. When you turn the A2.1u off and...
Page 12 - Using the Rhythm Function
ZOOM A2.1u 12 NOTE Set the A2.1u to play mode (or manual mode) If the Module selector is set to a position other than "PLAY", set it to "PLAY". Start the rhythm function Select a rhythm pattern To start the rhythm function, press the RHYTHM [ R / P ] key. To continuously switch rhyth...
Page 13 - Dot is shown; Adjust the rhythm volume
Using the Rhythm Function ZOOM A2.1u 13 2 5 2 0 4 0 Dot is shown Tempo = 120 BPM Tempo =240 BPM Dots are shown Adjust the rhythm volume To adjust the rhythm volume, turn parameter knob 3. Adjust the tempo To continuously change the rhythm tempo, turn parameter knob 2. By connecting a foot switch (FS...
Page 14 - Editing a Patch; M D; Select the effect module; Effect type
ZOOM A2.1u 14 Editing a Patch The patches of the A2.1u can be freely edited by changing the effect parameter settings. Try editing thecurrently selected patch to create your own sound. M D O F Select the effect module Turn the Module selector to select the effect module to edit. The following settin...
Page 15 - S C; Terminate the edit mode; Select the effect type
Editing a Patch ZOOM A2.1u 15 5 5 S C Terminate the edit mode To terminate the edit mode and return to the play mode, set the Module selector to the "PLAY" position. NOTE When you select another patch after editing, the changes you have made in edit mode will be lost unless you store the pat...
Page 16 - Storing/Copying Patches
ZOOM A2.1u 16 Storing/Copying Patches An edited patch can be stored in a bank of the user area (A – d). It is also possible to store an existing patchin another location to create a copy. A 0 D 0 In play mode, manual mode, or edit mode, press the [STORE] key. The bank and patch number are shown on t...
Page 17 - To cancel the store process
Storing/Copying Patches ZOOM A2.1u 17 D 4 D 4 To cancel the store process To cancel the store process, operate the Module selector before pressing the [STORE] key again (step ). Press the [STORE] key once more When the store/copy process is completed, the unit returns to the previous mode, with the ...
Page 18 - Using the Built-in Expression Pedal; The respective selection is indicated as follows.; • All LEDs are out; The expression pedal has no effect.; • VOLUME
ZOOM A2.1u 18 Using the Built-in Expression Pedal The expression pedal on the top panel of the A2.1u lets you adjust effect parameters or the volume in realtime during play, or alter the feedback control frequency. Which element is controlled by the pedal can beselected for each patch individually. ...
Page 19 - Operate the pedal; Move up or down
Using the Built-in Expression Pedal ZOOM A2.1u 19 NOTE If you select another patch in play mode without storing the patch, any changes that you have made to the settings will be lost. HINT • When the expression pedal is assigned to the TONE parameter, the MODEL module can be switched on and off. • W...
Page 20 - Using the Feedback Control; Manual operation of
ZOOM A2.1u 20 Using the Feedback Control The feedback control function of the A2.1u allows automatic or manual detection of the frequency rangewhere acoustic feedback occurs. This frequency range is then attenuated to eliminate feedback. Thefeedback control function can be set in edit mode and can a...
Page 21 - Automatic detection of; O F
Using the Feedback Control ZOOM A2.1u 21 Automatic detection of feedback frequency The A2.1u can automatically detect the frequencyrange where acoustic feedback is occurring. Ifa c o u s t i c f e e d b a c k s h o u l d s u d d e n l y d e v e l o pduring a performance, you can simply hit the foots...
Page 22 - feedback control function; Push fully down
Using the Feedback Control ZOOM A2.1u 22 Using the built-in expression pedal to operate the feedback control function The built-in expression pedal of the A2.1u can beused to switch the feedback control function onand off, and to adjust the feedback frequency.This is possible both in play mode and m...
Page 23 - Using Manual Mode
ZOOM A2.1u 23 Using Manual Mode The condition where the foot switches are used to switch the MOD/EFX module or the feedback controlfunction on and off during play is called "manual mode". 1. In play mode, select a patch. When you enter manual mode, the [ W ]/[ Q ] foot switches are assigned ...
Page 24 - Other Functions; Making settings for the; Adjusting the sensitivity of
ZOOM A2.1u 24 Other Functions This section describes how to use the internal expression pedal as well as an external pedal or foot switch.Use of the A2.1u as an audio interface or direct box is also explained. Making settings for the built-in expression pedal T h e e x p r e s s i o n p e d a l o n ...
Page 25 - D N
Other Functions ZOOM A2.1u 25 1. Turn power to the A2.1u on while keeping the [PEDAL ASSIGN] key depressed. The indication "dn" appears on the display. 2. With the expression pedal fully raised, press the [STORE] key. The display indication changes to "UP". 3. Push the expression ped...
Page 26 - Using the A2.1u as audio
Other Functions ZOOM A2.1u 26 3. Turn parameter knob 2 to select one of the following functions for the foot switch. ● bP (bypass/mute) The foot switch controls bypass or mute on/off.This has the same effect as pressing both [ W ]/ [ Q ] foot switches at the same time in play mode or manual mode. ● ...
Page 27 - Record; Use as a direct box
Other Functions ZOOM A2.1u 27 [USB] [USB] [INPUT] USB USB DAW application DAW application Effects Effects A2.1u Record A2.1u [INPUT] [OUTPUT/PHONES] [OUTPUT/PHONES] Playback ■ Sampling frequencies 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz HINT With the operating systems listed above, the A2.1uw i l l f u n c t i o...
Page 28 - GAIN mode; Restoring Factory Defaults; A L
Other Functions ZOOM A2.1u 28 T h e [ P R E / P O S T ] s w i t c h l e t s y o u c o n t r o l t h ep o s i t i o n w h e r e t h e s i g n a l s u p p l i e d a t t h e[BALANCED OUT] connector is branched off.To use the signal after effect processing, select the"POST" position (switch enga...
Page 29 - Linking Effects; CONTROL module and
ZOOM A2.1u 29 MIC MARTIN DREADNOUGHT GIBSON SUPER JUMBO MARTIN AUDITORIUM GIBSON ROUND SHOULDER TACOMA OVATION NYLON MACCAFERRI DOBRO NATIONAL RESOPHONIC TUBE PRE AMP COMPRESSOR LIMITER HALL ROOM SPRING ARENA TILED ROOM MODERN SPRING BRIGHT SLAP REVERB DARK SLAP REVERB EARLY REFLECTION MULTI TAP DEL...
Page 30 - Effect Types and Parameters; TAP; How to read the parameter table
ZOOM A2.1u 30 Effect Types and Parameters MOD/EFX MOD/EFX (Modulation/Effects) module Comprises modulation and delay effects such as chorus, wah, delay, and echo. CH CHORUS This effect mixes a variable pitch-shifted component to the original signal, resulting in full-bodied resonating sound. DEPTH 0...
Page 31 - MODEL
Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM A2.1u 31 MODEL MODEL module This module provides 12 types of acoustic guitar and mic preamp simulations. * Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this table ar e trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The names are used only to ill...
Page 32 - LO EQ
Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM A2.1u 32 MIC MIC module This module simulates mic directional characteristics when recording the acoustic guitar type selected with the MODEL module by microphone. MC MIC Simulates the sound that is recorded by microphone. You can select the mic type and position. MI...
Page 33 - HI EQ; ZNR
Effect Types and Parameters ZOOM A2.1u 33 [Table 1]Display 5 10 20 40 60 Frequency 50Hz 100Hz 200Hz 400Hz 600Hz HI EQ HI EQ module This is an equalizer for the high frequency range. You can select either a 3-band equalizer or parametric equalizer. HE HI EQ (High EQ) This is a 3-band equalizer that a...
Page 38 - GLOBAL; Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ZOOM A2.1u 38 GLOBAL GLOBAL module Serves for making settings to match the guitar amplifier and pickup in use and to control the feedback control function. The settings of this module apply to all patches. GL GLOBAL PICK UP SELECT See Table 5 FEEDBACK FREQ oF, At,1 – 30 AMP SELECT Se...
Page 39 - Specifications
ZOOM A2.1u 39 Specifications Number of effect types 47 Number of effect modules 8 simultaneously usable modules Patch memory User area 10 patches x 4 banks Preset area 10 patches x 4 banks Sampling frequency 96 kHz A/D conversion 24-bit, 64-times oversampling D/A conversion 24-bit, 128-times oversam...
Page 41 - A 2 . 1 u Patch List
CATEGORY No. NAME KEY EFFECT COMMENT PEDAL SETTING MODEL A0 D-28 MARTIN D-28 The sound of a Martin D-28, the "gold standard" of acoustic guitars. Dynamic and gorgeous. VOLUME A1 J-200 GIBSON J-200 Simulation of a Gibson J-200 with its large, impressive body and sound to match. VOLUME A2 TRIP...
Page 42 - USB/Cubase LE Startup Guide; Connect this unit to the computer using a USB cable.; Cubase LE Installation; Windows XP; Connections and Preparations; Connections and Preparations
To connect this unit to a computer running Windows XP and to enable audio input/output, proceed as follows. Install Cubase LE on the computer. When you insert the CD-ROM supplied with this product into the CD-ROM drive of the computer, the installer will start up automatically.Follow the on-screen i...
Page 43 - Make the following settings for the new audio track.; Verify that the transport panel is shown.; For optimum enjoyment; Continued from front
Access the "File" menu and select "New Project". The new project window appears. Here you can select a projecttemplate. Make sure that the "Empty" template is selected, and click the OK button. A window for selecting the project file save location appears. After specifying th...
