Zoom V6 User manual
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Operation Manual
Vocal Processor
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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM Vocal Processor.
The has numerous functions for transforming vocals and is easy-to-use, so anyone can achieve powerful
vocal sounds. After adjusting volume and clarity, you can, for example, correct the pitch of vocals while adding
harmony and reverb.
Setting values and combinations can be saved as patch memories in the unit to be used whenever you like.
You can try out a variety of vocal effects right away by switching among the preset patch memories.
With other features that include a unique formant pedal that can be used to change vocal characteristics, a
looper that can record overdubs for up to 3.5 minutes and a super-directional ZOOM SGV-6 mic, this vocal pro-
cessor is perfect for live performances.
We hope you will enjoy using it for many years.
Main features of the
Easy sound creation
Creating sounds is as easy as turning knobs and pressing switches.
Super-directional ZOOM SGV-6 mic
The super-directional ZOOM SGV-6 mic, which is based on shotgun mic technologies, catches the sound
of the vocalist with focused directionality. Using the SGV-6 suppresses feedback and interference from
nearby instruments when capturing a voice, enabling more accurate pitch correction and harmonization.
Voice character manipulation pedal
The FORMANT pedal can be used to change vocal characteristics without changing pitch, making it sound like
the voice of a different person.
The vocal automatically returns to its original character when the foot is removed from the pedal.
Singing assistance
Using the compressor to even out volume and the enhance function to add clarity helps make singing easier.
Voice, harmony and effect sections
The VOICE section allows you to easily pitch-correct vocals or create a robotic sound, for example.
The HARMONY section can be used to automatically generate third-degree and fth-degree harmonies accord-
ing to the KEY setting.
The EFFECT section is optimized for vocalists. The 10 types of effects include echo and reverb as well as ag-
gressive distortion.
3.5-minute looper great for improvisations
The looper can be used to overdub processed vocals as many times as desired, greatly expanding perfor-
mance possibilities.
Convenient undo and redo functions can be easily performed with a footswitch.
USB audio interface
The can be used as a 2-IN/2-OUT audio interface.
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Terms used in this manual
Patch memory
Records of voice, harmony and effect settings are called “patch memories” and can be used to easily re-
call settings. Up to 100 patch memories can be stored.
Looper
Vocal loops can be recorded for up to 3.5 minutes and played back.
Loops can be layered for a variety of live performance techniques, including a cappella choruses and vo-
cal percussion.
Memory mode
Use this mode to select patch memories with the footswitches.
Looper mode
Use this mode to operate the looper with the footswitches.
VOICE
This section can alter the sound of the voice. For example, use it to correct pitch according to the key or
give the voice a childlike, synthesized or vocoder sound.
HARMONY
This can add up to two harmonizing voices.This generates optimal harmonies automatically according to
the key.
EFFECT
This section adds reverb, distortion or another effect to the original sound to change its tone.
FORMANT
Formants are vocal characteristics created by differences in mouth and throat shapes.
The FORMANT pedal of the can be used to change vocal characteristics without changing the pitch.
COMP (compressor)
Input sounds over a certain level can be compressed to lower their volume and even out the overall vol-
ume.
ENHANCE
This can make singing clearer by emphasizing high frequencies, and it can make the voice sound pleas-
anter by suppressing sibilant sounds as in “hiss” and “shhh”.
ECO mode
This function will automatically turn the power off 10 hours after the last operation.
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Making connections ������������ 10
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Turning the power on ����������� 12
Using batteries ������������� 13
Adjusting the volume and tone ������� 14
Adjusting the mic input volume������ 14
Reducing volume variation (compressor func-
tion) ������������������ 14
Bringing out vocal character (enhance function)
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Adjusting headphone volume������� 15
Selecting patch memories ��������� 16
Using the VOICE section ���������� 17
Using the HARMONY section�������� 19
Using the EFFECT section ��������� 21
Saving settings in patch memories ����� 23
Using the FORMANT pedal ��������� 24
Adjusting the stiffness of the FORMANT pedal24
Using the looper�������������� 25
Activating the looper����������� 25
Recording and playing loops ������� 25
Overdubbing loops ����������� 26
Clearing the loop ������������ 27
Display indicators ������������ 27
Bypassing the effect of the ������� 28
Making other settings ����������� 29
Setting the standard pitch for voices and harmo-
nies������������������� 29
Setting the type of batteries used ����� 30
Setting ECO mode to turn the power off auto-
matically when not used ��������� 31
Restoring factory default settings ����� 32
Using audio interface functions ������� 33
Installing the driver ����������� 33
Connecting to a computer �������� 34
Updating the rmware ����������� 35
Troubleshooting �������������� 36
Specications ��������������� 38
Contents
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structure
■Signal ow
USB Audio
INPUT
OUTPUT
PA system
Headphones
Computer
Clip LED
Looper
Bypass
Settings saved in patch memories
Voice
Formant
Harmony
EffectVolume
Compressor
Enhance
The volume and tone of the input from the mic can be adjusted.
( “Adjusting the volume and tone” on page 14)
This can alter vocals with pitch correction, pitch shifting, vocoder and other options.
( “Using the VOICE section” on page 17)
The FORMANT pedal can be used to change vocal characteristics without changing the pitch.
( “Using the FORMANT pedal” on page 24)
This can add up to two harmonizing voices.
( “Using the HARMONY section” on page 19)
Use this to apply delay, reverb or another effect.
( “Using the EFFECT section” on page 21)
Recorded loops can be played back repeatedly.
( “Using the looper” on page 25)
HINT
VOICE, HARMONY and EFFECT settings ( , and ) can be saved in patch memories and easily re-
called. (“Selecting patch memories” on page 16, “Saving settings in patch memories” on
page 23)
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Names and functions of parts
■Front panel
❶ ❷ ❺❸ ❹ ❻ ❼
❽ ❾
VOICE section
Alter vocals with pitch correction, pitch shifting, vocoder and other options.
VOICE ADJUST knob
Use to adjust the voice.
VOICE selection knob
Select the voice type.
KEY selection knob
Select the key for pitch correction.
VOICE indicator
This shows whether the VOICE section is on or off.
VOICE footswitch
Turn the VOICE section on/off.
HARMONY section
Add up to two harmonizing voices.
KEY selection knob
Select the key for harmonization.
HARMONY style buttons
Press to activate harmony types.
HARMONY MIX knob
Adjust the balance between the vocal and the harmony.
HARMONY footswitch
Turn the HARMONY section on/off.
HARMONY indicator
This shows whether the HARMONY section is on or off.
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Display
This shows the selected patch memory number and looper status.
STORE button
Press to save the current settings to a patch memory.
Input control section
Adjust the volume and tone of the input from the mic.
ENHANCE button
Turn the ENHANCE function on/off.
COMP knob
Adjust the amount of compression.
VOLUME knob
Adjust the mic input volume.
CLIP indicator
This shows the status of the input sound.
POWER indicator
This shows whether the power is on or off and the remaining battery charge.
FORMANT pedal
Change the character of the voice.
Patch memory/looper control section
Select patch memories and operate the looper.
MEMORY/LOOPER footswitch
Switch between memory and looper modes.
Press and hold to bypass the effect of the .
MEMORY footswitch
Use to select patch memories.
When in looper mode, use to record and play loops.
MEMORY footswitch
Use to select patch memories.
When in looper mode, use to stop loops.
EFFECT section
Apply delay, reverb or another effect.
EFFECT selection knob
Select the effect.
EFFECT ADJUST knob
Adjust the effect.
EFFECT indicator
This shows whether the EFFECT section is on or off.
EFFECT footswitch
Turn the EFFECT section on/off.
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■Rear panel
❶ ❷ ❺❸❹ ❻ ❼❽ ❾
MIC IN jack
Connect a mic here.
2: HOT 1: GND
3: COLD
PHANTOM switch
Turn +48V phantom power ON/OFF.
Turn this ON when connecting a ZOOM SGV-6 mic or a condenser mic that requires phantom power,
for example.
EFFECT CONTROL connector
An expression pedal (ZOOM FP02M) can be connected here to control the effect.
USB port
Connect a computer here to use the as an audio interface or to update the rmware.
A mobile battery, for example, can also be connected here to provide power.
PHONES output jack
Connect headphones here.
PHONES output volume knob
Adjust the headphone output volume.
GROUND LIFT switch
This connects/disconnects the output jack ground.
OUTPUT jack
Connect this to a mixer, other PA system, recorder or other audio device that can adjust sound bal-
ance.
1: GND 2: HOT
3: COLD
POWER switch
Turn the power on/off.
DC 9V AC adapter connector
Connect a dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) here.
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Making connections
Computer
AC adapter (ZOOM
AD-16)
Stereo mini plug
headphones
Mic (ZOOM SGV-6 or
commercially-avail-
able mic)
Expression pedal (ZOOM
FP02M)
Connected to the EFFECT
CONTROL jack, the pedal
can be used to control the
effect.
Mixer, PA system, recorder,
etc.
When connecting a
ZOOM SGV-6, condens-
er mic or other device
that requires phantom
power, set the PHAN-
TOM switch to ON.
This connects/disconnects the out-
put jack ground.
• CONNECT:The grounding pin is
connected to the ground.
• LIFT:The grounding pin is discon-
nected from the ground.This is
effective if noise is caused by a
ground loop.
Connect a cable with an XLR connector
(female) to the OUTPUT jack.
Use a cable with a connector that suits
the PA system or recorder input jack.
The output is line level.
Connect it to a line input jack on the other
equipment.
Use a mic cable to
connect it to the MIC
IN jack.
or
or
Use a Micro USB ca-
ble to connect to the
USB port.
NOTE
Always set the PHANTOM switch to OFF when connecting a device that does not support phantom pow-
er. The device could be damaged if this is not done.
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