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      1. Re: 606 patches
        Michael

        : dudes, pardon my ignorance, i just happen to want to purchase a 606, but what the hell is a patch?

        A patch is a combination of effects – you can store 42 patches on the 606 as far as I remember. Still looking for a patch site, as my head is wrecked trying to get a good combo for a couple of songs.

        BTW, the 42 patches are pre-programmed on the 606, but you can overwrite them easily (and restore them if you want to).

  1. re: I need the manual for the zoom 9030
    JUAN PABLO RIOS

    please if anyone can tell me where to get the manual for the zoom 9030. I’m having trouble working with it. please help

  2. Zoom 505II no one knows.
    Soloer

    Everyone always posts messages asking for Zoom 505II patches but there arent any sites atall and everyone says to just get them for the 505 but it just isn`t the same do you agree.

    1. Re: Zoom 505II no one knows.
      THE V MASTER

      yeah thats true man! I found a few websites which had 505 presets but they weren’t the right thing, they just didn’t sound properly. I think it’s because there are different amounts of possible effects and patch numbers etc. Myself I was looking for Korn-like presets, been looking for a week still can’t find any.

    2. Re: Zoom 505II no one knows.
      Kirt

      Yeah, I agree. Surely someone out there is posting patches for the newer 505II…??? The 505 patches just don’t transpose very well to the 505II.

      1. Re: zoom 3000s
        ahmed

        : : :
        : : : where can i find paches for the zoom player 3000s.
        : : i want metallica megadeth slayer and death metal sound pleas mail me in mcc1k@yahoo,com

      2. Re: zoom 3000s
        ahmed

        : :
        : : where can i find paches for the zoom player 3000s.
        : i want metallica megadeth slayer and death metal sound pleas mail me in mcc1k@yahoo,com

  3. 506 NEED HELP ASAP-reset
    Jacob

    I want to reset all the tones to the industry settings and something happened to my processor that I cant switch on from on patch to amother patch through the pedal ………that is if I play A1 , I can go to A2,A3,A4 and then I have press the side button to go to B1 .
    I dont have the manual too , is there anywhere I can find the manual for this ??

    1. Re: 506 NEED HELP ASAP-reset
      harold cloud

      : I want to reset all the tones to the industry settings and something happened to my processor that I cant switch on from on patch to amother patch through the pedal ………that is if I play A1 , I can go to A2,A3,A4 and then I have press the side button to go to B1 .
      : I dont have the manual too , is there anywhere I can find the manual for this ??

      ….likewise…this funny little toy is just a bit too difficult for me to follow without a manual; i;m trapped in the same settings you are….

    2. Re: 506 NEED HELP ASAP-reset
      joe procopio

      you can download the manual from the samson support page, it is in pdf format, i had to right click on the link and select save target as on my pc….it tells you how to reset…but basically, you unplug the pedal, hold down the store button, plug the pedal in, it will display Al i think, then press store again, the lights will flash faster as if you stored a setting, and then ‘voila, reset to factory settings!

    1. Re: i need THE MANUAL FOR A ZOOM 505
      Robert Sorad

      : I NEED THE MANUAL FOR A ZOOM 505

      I have the original manual but in german and on paper. Contact me if you’re interrested.

      1. Re: i need THE MANUAL FOR A ZOOM 505
        Pop'n Fresh

        : : I NEED THE MANUAL FOR A ZOOM 505

        Why do you need the manual, I dont have it, never have and i Know everything about the 505!

        1. Re: i need THE MANUAL FOR A ZOOM 505
          jeremias tapia

          : NECESITO El MANUAL PARA Un ZUMBIDO 505: ¡Porqué usted necesita el manual, no lo tengo, nunca tengo y sé todo sobre los 505!

        2. Re: i need THE MANUAL FOR A ZOOM 505
          jeremias tapia

          : NECESITO El MANUAL PARA Un ZUMBIDO 505: ¡Porqué usted necesita el manual, no lo tengo, nunca tengo y sé todo sobre los 505!

    1. Re: Zoom 505 II Instruction Manual
      Lee

      : Does anyone know where in Britain I can send away for the above instruction manual?

      I have a 505 mk11 manual and if you don’t mind copy I’ll gladly e-mail it to you

      1. Re: Zoom 505 II Instruction Manual
        Kyle C.

        : : Does anyone know where in Ohio I can send away for the above instruction manual?

        : I have a 505 mk11 manual and if you don’t mind copy I’ll gladly e-mail it to you

          1. Re: Zoom 505 II Instruction Manual
            Iver L. Astronomo

            : :
            : : I have a zoom 505 -II guitar effects a friend gave me and it has no instruction manual,please give me copy or please e-mail me,thank you very much.

          2. Re: Zoom 505 II Instruction Manual
            roalnd

            : :
            : : I have a zoom 506 bass elder,it s like the 505 and need an owners manuel, I misplaced mine during a move. thanks.
            can you help get the manual for the zoom 505 II thanks ..

          1. Re: Zoom 505 II Instruction Manual
            Ferds Micu

            : : : I have a 505 mk11 manual and if you don’t mind copy I’ll gladly e-mail it to you

            I would likewise appreciate getting a copy of that too, if you wouldn’t mind. Please send to [email protected].

          2. Re: Zoom 505 II Instruction Manual
            Dennnis (ACE) Andrews

            ive been giging with this pedal for some time now
            but i just can,t seem to get a nice clear hard distortion sound, it seems to lose power when i click it into distortion could it be that i have the gains up to loudor what need help.

  4. helpme with zoom508 (delay) config
    alan

    He guitarrist…
    I buy the 508 zoom pedal and needo some help.
    What kinda of config i need to get an ideal sound for guitar solos?.
    I’m looking for the delay sound like John Petrucci, but i can’t doit.
    My other equipment is a Metal Zone, a Cry Baby Wah! and a create 15wt amp, and i’m using a samick guitar, but i change the mic, so i can get a more agressive sound.

    Please, help.
    Bye
    p.s Sorry my bad english 🙂

      1. Re. pls can u send me patches for zoom 2020
        robert

        bro. im troble i need heavy sounds can u pls give me sum effct for metalica and for joe satriani patches pls,help!!!!

        1. Re: zoom 9150 & manual.
          max

          I have a zoom 9150 bit i d’ont have manual send me please.
          : I have a zoom 9150 & manual,

          : ZOOM 9150 operation manual , if interesred, pls email me.
          : thanx.

          1. Re: zoom 9150 & manual.
            Emiliano

            : I have a zoom 9150 bit i d’ont have manual send me please.
            : : I have a zoom 9150 & manual,

            : : ZOOM 9150 operation manual , if interesred, pls email me.
            : : thanx.

            1. Re: zoom 9150 & manual.
              Fabrice

              : : I have a zoom 9150 bit i d’ont have manual send me please.
              : : : I have a zoom 9150 & manual,

              : : : ZOOM 9150 operation manual , if interesred, pls email me.

              Hi Emiliano, I am interested in getting a copy of your manual but I cannot find your email adress… It would be awesome if you could send me a copy by email
              Many thanks in advance
              Farbice
              : : : thanx.

      1. Re: Please if ANYONE could find me the Zoom 9150 Owners Manual...
        Rejexx

        : : Please, if you have any information about it send me an e-mail as soon as you can, thanx…
        : : [email protected]

        I’ve got an E-Copy of the manual if anyone wants it mailing

    1. Re: Please if ANYONE could find me the Zoom 9150 Owners Manual...
      mike

      Well I am hoping to get my hands on one of these for pc recording and guess what? yea no manual – SO? I emailed Zoom Japan and they are posting one in English Free of charge!!! Now THAT is service!!!! Have a go! Cool
      Mike

      1. Re: Please if ANYONE could find me the Zoom 9150 Owners Manual...
        mike mongo

        I also emailed Zoom, here is there response and link:

        Thank you for your email.

        We have the 9150 operation manual in PDF format.
        Please visit the following page and download the "E_9150.pdf" to your
        computer.
        http://www.zoom.co.jp/archive/Previous_Model/

        Please try the following to download the PDF manual to your computer.
        <Windows>Right-click on the item and select "Save Target As…" from the
        pop-up menu.
        <Macintosh> Hold down the Control key while clicking on the item, then
        choose the save operation.

        We hope that you will find it helpful.

        Best regards,
        ZOOM corporation.

        1. Re: Please if ANYONE could find me the Zoom 9150 Owners Manual..
          Tigrar

          : I also emailed Zoom, here is there response and link:

          : Thank you for your email.

          : We have the 9150 operation manual in PDF format.
          : Please visit the following page and download the "E_9150.pdf" to your
          : computer.
          : http://www.zoom.co.jp/archive/Previous_Model/

          : Please try the following to download the PDF manual to your computer.
          : <Windows>Right-click on the item and select "Save Target As…" from the
          : pop-up menu.
          : <Macintosh> Hold down the Control key while clicking on the item, then
          : choose the save operation.

          : We hope that you will find it helpful.

          : Best regards,
          : ZOOM corporation.

          Ah cool! M is multilingual ^^
          I have the manual…
          Somewhere, never needed it but now I need to find out about Effect send/return. This pdf helps me out.

          THX Mike.

          Does some1 have nice clean patches?

          I play mainly rhythm of Pink Floyd and others inbetween 60’s to 80’s. Sound should be hot clean tube without distortion or overdrive.

          Perhabs a database for patches somewhere out there?

          Cya
          Tigrar

          [email protected]

          Fell free to write in english, spanish, french or german.

          1. Re: Please if ANYONE could find me the Zoom 9150 Owners Manual...
            mick

            : : I also emailed Zoom, here is there response and link:

            : : Thank you for your email.

            : : We have the 9150 operation manual in PDF format.
            : : Please visit the following page and download the "E_9150.pdf" to your
            : : computer.
            : : http://www.zoom.co.jp/archive/Previous_Model/

            : : Please try the following to download the PDF manual to your computer.
            : : <Windows>Right-click on the item and select "Save Target As…" from the
            : : pop-up menu.
            : : <Macintosh> Hold down the Control key while clicking on the item, then
            : : choose the save operation.

            : : We hope that you will find it helpful.

            : : Best regards,
            : : ZOOM corporation.

            : Ah cool! M is multilingual ^^
            : I have the manual…
            : Somewhere, never needed it but now I need to find out about Effect send/return. This pdf helps me out.

            : THX Mike.

            : Does some1 have nice clean patches?

            : I play mainly rhythm of Pink Floyd and others inbetween 60’s to 80’s. Sound should be hot clean tube without distortion or overdrive.

            : Perhabs a database for patches somewhere out there?

            : Cya
            : Tigrar

            : [email protected]

            : Fell free to write in english, spanish, french or german.

  5. Zoom 7010 fire footswich
    Jonza

    I just bought zoom 7010 fire. I cant find any information about it in the web. I would like to know if anykind of footswich is available to it. And because i dont have anykind of manual it would be great if someone knows any websites that would contain information about it.

    Sorry about bad english!

    1. Re: Zoom 9030 Problem..
      derek

      : Hi there..

      : I have a Zoom 9030 effects processor, which appears to have developed
      : a fault. The unit powers up ok, and display/menus all work fine, but
      : there is no input signal (through either the front or rear input
      : sockets) and hence no sound output. The Signal Leds on the front
      : panel does not light, which makes me think this is an input rarther
      : than output problem.

      : Any ideas? are there any fuses on the input circuit ?

      : does anyone have a circuit diagram for this unit?

      : Any help would be apreciated..
      i don’t have a circuit but his may be worth looking at
      there is an analog board above the main board on the left as you look at the front of the unit.
      this is connected to the main board via two sets of vetical pins. as this board is screwed down fairly firmly it is unlikely that these have become disconnected, however the pins may have cracked their solder joints where they connect to the main board.

      good luck

      1. Re: Zoom 9030 Problem..
        Zoran

        I had the same problem and it was just bad contact between the input jack and the board. If you have a soldering iron, you can easily fix it on your own.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Richie
      Richie

      Hi there..

      I have a Zoom 9030 effects processor, which appears to have developed
      a fault. The unit powers up ok, and display/menus all work fine, but
      there is no input signal (through either the front or rear input
      sockets) and hence no sound output. The Signal Leds on the front
      panel does not light, which makes me think this is an input rarther
      than output problem.

      Any ideas? are there any fuses on the input circuit ?

      does anyone have a circuit diagram for this unit?

      Any help would be apreciated..

    1. Re: zoom 9030 reset
      Carsten

      Open the case and take out the battery for a moment. When you put it back, you’ll get the factory settings.

      It’s easy to do and doesn’t need any previous technical knowledge.

      Carsten

  6. I need special efects
    Richie

    Something like scream efect ,heavy metal which bends like nightwish and satriani use it its very cool and also i need some big distorsion like Ramstein please!!!!

    1. Re: WANTED: ZOOM 505 II Patches
      ogeday

      : Looking for patches and/or patch websites for a 505 II
      and i want a programme in which you can easily find patches that have group’s tones

    2. Re: WANTED: ZOOM 505 II Patches
      sabbathray

      : Looking for patches and/or patch websites for a 505 II

      like patches for ironmaiden,pantera,guns n roses with song title

    1. Re: Zoom 2020 Manuel
      niko

      : Looking for instructions or manuel for Zoom 2020 can anyone help
      : Cheers Paul.

      cn i ask what is the value of the power transistor in your zoom2020 ..in the power supply part ??

  7. negocios
    juan carlos piedra exebio

    por favor estoy interesado en los efectos zoom 8080 quisiera me proporcionaran su precio (price) y forma de envio a mi e-mail gracias

  8. no output from my zoom 3000 effects processor help!!
    ben wheeler

    my fx unit zoom 3000 has suddenly stop giving me any output at all! every function seems to work but there is not even a buzz from the output lead checked every normal thing it could be has anyone any ideas! thenx

    1. Re: no output from my zoom 3000 effects processor help!!
      Buca Belgrade

      The same thing happen with my 2020. I was at service and nothing hapens.They told me that memory or CPU died.

      : my fx unit zoom 3000 has suddenly stop giving me any output at all! every function seems to work but there is not even a buzz from the output lead checked every normal thing it could be has anyone any ideas! thenx

  9. Need Zoom 505 Instruction Manual
    Johnny Lander

    I would greatly appreciate it if someone could send a copy of or link to the Zoom 505 instruction manual. My dog ate mine.

    Thanks

    1. Re: Need Zoom 505 Instruction Manual
      perry

      : I would greatly appreciate it if someone could send a copy of or link to the Zoom 505 instruction manual. My manual has been wet and faded
      : Thanks

      1. Re: Need Zoom 505 Instruction Manual
        micxz

        : : I would greatly appreciate it if someone could send a copy of or link to the Zoom 505 instruction manual. My manual has been wet and faded
        : : Thanks

    2. Re: Need Zoom 505 Instruction Manual
      Josh

      : I would greatly appreciate it if someone could send a copy of or link to the Zoom 505 instruction manual. I just bought a used one and it didn’t come with a manual.

      : Thanks,
      Josh

    1. Re: Zoom 9030 Rackmount
      Nathan

      Zoom hasn’t come out with a rackmount of the 9030, but the 9050 has, I’m told, the same performance as the 9030 plus it is rackmountable. It is also said to be around the same price.

    1. Re: Need manual for Zoom 9000
      Hans Chr Sørensen

      Hi
      Try to visit the ZOOM home page. I mailed them if they had a PDF file of the manual – they sent me a copy of the manual by mail free of charge.
      Really nice people.

      : Hello,

      : Does any have or know of a site where I can get the manual for the zoom 9000?

      : Thanks

            1. Re: Zoom 9000 Owners Manual.PDF
              [email protected]

              <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">: : : I have a PDF file version of the 9000 manual I drafted from my own personal copy should you want a copy.</span> ::: Io ho una versione di file PDF del manuale di 9000 ho redatto dalla mia copia personale dovrebbe si desidera una copia.</span>

          1. Re: Zoom 9000 Owners Manual.PDF
            Pete

            : : I have a PDF file version of the 9000 manual I drafted from my own personal copy should you want a copy.

            I have a zoom and need to find out how to reset it. Would you be so kind and send me a copy?

            Thank you,
            Pete

        1. Re: Zoom 9000 Owners Manual.PDF
          Killer John

          : I have a PDF file version of the 9000 manual I drafted from my own personal copy should you want a copy.

          I really need that manual.. ..i have bought an old Zoom 9000 and the seller does not have the manual.. ..pleease send it to meeee… [email protected]

        2. Re: Zoom 9000 Owners Manual.PDF
          Göran Nilsson

          : I have a PDF file version of the 9000 manual I drafted from my own personal copy should you want a copy.

          Hallo Mike! I’m Göran and are from Sweden. As I can see there are many that have the problem as me. I bought a used
          zoom 9001. But there where no manual, Ok I can maybe find it
          out just by testing. But I’m to lazy. Can u help me? And does the manual for 9000 and also work with 9001? Please send me answer, And if there some audogear that I can help you with, just ask!
          Have a nice guitartime
          Göran

          1. Re: Zoom 9000 Owners Manual.PDF
            Bert Scholing

            : : I have a PDF file version of the 9000 manual I drafted from my own personal copy should you want a copy.

            could I get a copy from you? It would be very nice. Greatings from The Netherlands

        3. Re: Zoom 9000 Owners Manual.PDF
          Ryan Burkhart

          : I have a PDF file version of the 9000 manual I drafted from my own personal copy should you want a copy.

          How big is the PDF file? I just recently picked up a Zoom 9000 off Ebay but it didn’t come with a manual.

          1. Re: Zoom 9000 Owners Manual.PDF
            Mike

            : : I have a PDF file version of the 9000 manual I drafted from my own personal copy should you want a copy.

            : How big is the PDF file? I just recently picked up a Zoom 9000 off Ebay but it didn’t come with a manual.

            1. Re: Zoom 9000 Owners Manual.PDF
              josh Lloyd

              : : : I have a PDF file version of the 9000 manual I drafted from my own personal copy should you want a copy.

              : : How big is the PDF file? I just recently picked up a Zoom 9000 off Ebay but it didn’t come with a manual.

              Please send me the manuel i need it for my Zoom 9000. Please send it to me.

            2. Re: Zoom 9000 Owners Manual.PDF
              Mike

              : : : I have a PDF file version of the 9000 manual I drafted from my own personal copy should you want a copy.

              : : How big is the PDF file? I just recently picked up a Zoom 9000 off Ebay but it didn’t come with a manual.

              It’s about 1 meg. (1.12)

              1. Re: Zoom 9000 Owners Manual.PDF
                Robin Wells

                : : : : I have a PDF file version of the 9000 manual I drafted from my own personal copy should you want a copy.

                : : : How big is the PDF file? I just recently picked up a Zoom 9000 off Ebay but it didn’t come with a manual.

                : It’s about 1 meg. (1.12)

                Could you please e-mail me a copy of the manual?!

              2. Re: Zoom 9000 Owners Manual.PDF
                Eric

                : : : : I have a PDF file version of the 9000 manual I drafted from my own personal copy should you want a copy.

                : : : How big is the PDF file? I just recently picked up a Zoom 9000 off Ebay but it didn’t come with a manual.

                : It’s about 1 meg. (1.12)

                Could you please e-mail me a copy as well.

                Thanks,

                Eric

        4. Re: Zoom 9000 Owners Manual.PDF
          Jesse

          : I have a PDF file version of the 9000 manual I drafted from my own personal copy should you want a copy.

          I too would like a copy of the zoom 9000 owners manuel. I bought one from ebay, but it didn’t come witha manual.

  10. NEED OWNERS MANUAL: ZOOM 9030
    Duane Chandler

    I HAVE A USED ZOOM 9030 BUT DO NOT HAVE ANY PAPERWORK ON THIS PROCESSOR. IF ANYONE HAS SUCH A THING, PLEASE HELP ME OUT!!

    1. i need a schematic diagram of zoom 606
      armand rempillo

      : Can some one please help me i need a schematic digram of zoom 606 or any guitar effects for my project in electronics can someone help me

      tnx a lot

        1. Re: I need a punk rock patch for Zoom 505 II
          Gazz

          has ne1 else noticed that nothing shows up wen u try lookin at wot ppl hav replyd? cos i also wud like 2 know punk rock patches for zoom505ii but cant c wot ppl hav put!!

    2. Re: I need a punk rock patch for Zoom 505 II
      Newbie Brad

      *: Can some one please help me with a punk patch for zoom *505 II
      Take the distortions and high gain amps, set up one patch of each one with the gain turned down to 1 but the patch volume around 24-25. No effects. I like the metal one done this way. Audition them till you find one you like. Then mess that with the amp speaker sims and eq till you get it how you like it. Best, Newbie Brad

  11. I Need The Perfect Punk Patch for the Zoom GFX707, can anyone help me?
    Dean Stephens

    Can anyone send me the perfect setting for a punk patch on the 707. itd be really appreciated. Thanks!

    1. Re: I Need The Perfect Punk Patch for the Zoom GFX707, can anyone help me?
      Everyone thinks there American

      First i think you should define punk, because its something that comes from within, just cram in loads of gain and easy on the bass and then experiment with the treble and middle
      but at the end of the day just play for the hell of it.

    1. Re: I NEED A DEFECT ZOOM 9030 i need only the display
      Peter

      : HEY !!!
      : my zoom display is defect and now i need a second-hand
      : zoom 9030 or just the display!!plz SEND ME A MAIL
      : if u know some!!!!!!!! [email protected]

      I had a problem with display some time ago … the only thing i had to do was change the fuse — (I think this fuse was located near the top front corner somewhere above the display — good luck…

  12. This 9030 has recently failed to work for patches that have the compresion module (first stage. Instead, it gives a "slow motor" type noise which you can’t override with the guitar – does anybody have any clues as to why this is so ? battery problem perhaps ??

    i am interested if any one has had any similar problem and how it was fixed.

    1. Re: zoom9030
      derek

      : This 9030 has recently failed to work for patches that have the compresion module (first stage. Instead, it gives a "slow motor" type noise which you can’t override with the guitar – does anybody have any clues as to why this is so ? battery problem perhaps ??

      : i am interested if any one has had any similar problem and how it was fixed.

      always try the connectors first.
      in your case the rest works so it can’t be the input and output sockets but it could be the ones that feed the separate analog board.
      take the unit out into good light with a magnifying glass (don’t set fire to it!)and look at where the connectors are soldered. you are looking for fine cracks, corrosion etc

    2. Re: zoom9030
      phil abbott

      yes not uncommen overheating likely problem. add heatsink to regulators as they dont have any. I’m about to do this to a unit with same problem. so contact me in a few weeks to see if I succeed.
      Mr. PhAbb.

    3. Re: zoom9030
      phil abbott

      : This 9030 has recently failed to work for patches that have the compresion module (first stage. Instead, it gives a "slow motor" type noise which you can’t override with the guitar – does anybody have any clues as to why this is so ? battery problem perhaps ??

      : i am interested if any one has had any similar problem and how it was fixed.

      1. Re: zoom9030
        GreatElmo

        : : This 9030 has recently failed to work for patches that have the compresion module (first stage. Instead, it gives a "slow motor" type noise which you can’t override with the guitar – does anybody have any clues as to why this is so ? battery problem perhaps ??

        : : i am interested if any one has had any similar problem and how it was fixed.

        : : I have problem with "DIST" effect. This is also effect from analog board like the "COMP" effect. When I enable "DIST", hardly no sounds comes trough my amp (only when I turn up volume of amp to maximum. "COMP" effect seems o.k. I don’t know what’s wrong? I’m also willing to receive answers regarding this problem and how to repair it!!! P.s. when/if I solve defect I will let you know!

    1. Re: zoom 505 II expression pedal
      Thykka

      : can u use the expression pedal and the bank switcher pedal at the same time?

      Nope, since they use the same jack. (btw. the expression pedal is a great investion! It doubles the possibilities of Zoom505II 🙂

    1. Re: zoom 505 II patches wanted
      tulip

      : i wood like some cool patches

      If you are on factory settings go to sound C1 and wack a lot of delay on it sounds fukin ace

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