G9.2tt Editor / Librarian Operation Manual

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Introduction

The ZOOM G9.2tt Editor/Librarian (subsequently called "G9ED" in this manual) is an editor/librarian software package developed specically for use with the G9.2tt. It allows transfer of G9.2tt patch data to a computer for editing and storage. Using knobs and buttons shown on the computer screen, it is also possible to directly edit the patch currently selected at the G9.2tt.

Preparations

This section explains how to make basic settings for G9ED.
G9ED operating environment
Computer running Windows XP (Service Pack 2 installed) .NET Framework 1.1
In order to use G9ED, a Windows component called ".NET Framew ork 1.1" supplied by Microsoft must rst be installed on the computer. For instructions on how to install this component, see the PDF le ".NET Framework Installation Guide" supplied with this manual.
MIDI input/output device (USB based MIDI interface or similar)
G9ED uses both the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT connectors of a MIDI interface connected to the computer for sending and receiving data.

Starting G9ED

Start the G9ED software as follows.
Click the [Start] button and select [All Programs] [ZOOM] [G9ED] [G9.2tt Editor Librarian].

G9ED starts up.

To terminate G9ED, access the App menu and select "Exit".
You can check the G9ED version by accessing the Help menu and selecting "About.". Selecting "ZOOM Home Page" automatically brings up your browser and accesses the web site of ZOOM Corporation. The latest version information can be found on the web site.
Connecting the G9.2tt to the Computer
Connect the G9.2tt to the MIDI interface of the computer, using two MIDI cables as shown below.
Connection example (MIDI interface with USB connection)

USB cable

MIDI interface
MIDI IN connector MIDI OUT connector

MIDI OUT connector

Computer on which G9ED is installed

MIDI IN connector

G9.2tt
It is not possible to send and receive MIDI messages via the USB port of the G9.2tt.
Switching G9ED to Online Operation
Proceed as follows to select the MIDI port for send/receive to enable data transfer between G9ED and the G9.2tt. (This sets the G9ED to the online condition.)
Connect the G9.2tt and the MIDI interface and then start up the G9ED software.
Also make sure that power to the G9.2tt is turned on.

MIDI menu

Access the MIDI menu. In the "MIDI IN" and "MIDI OUT" submenus, select the MIDI port to which the G9.2tt is connected.
A check mark is shown to the left of the currently selected MIDI port name.
If the MIDI interface does not appear in the "MIDI IN" and "MIDI OUT" submenus, the MIDI interface may not be properly recognized by the computer. Refer to the documentation of the MIDI interface and make sure that all settings have been made correctly.
To switch G9ED to the online state, click the On Line button so that it appears lit.

On Line button

Data transfer between G9ED and the G9.2tt is now enabled. If data transfer cannot be carried out although the On Line button is available, check all connections and the MIDI port settings again.
Another way of switching to the online state is to select "OnLine" from the MIDI menu.
Sending/Receiving G9.2tt Patch Data
Patch data can be transferred between G9ED and the G9.2tt in units of 100 patches (all patches of the user area). A set of 100 patch data is called a "patch set". This section describes how to send and receive patch sets between G9ED and G9.2tt.
With G9ED, it is not possible to receive a single patch from the G9.2tt or overwrite a single patch in the G9.2tt.
Receiving a Patch Set from the G9.2tt (Receive All)
G9ED can be used to receive patches stored on the G9.2tt in the computer. After receiving, the patches can be edited while monitoring the sound edited individually. The result can then be written as a le on the computer.
The received patch set is automatically saved on the hard disk of the computer, and will be recalled the next time G9ED is started up.
Start G9ED and set it to the online state. Verify that the Librarian window is shown.
If the Librarian window is not shown, click the LIB button to bring it up.
Recv All button LIB button

Librarian window

To receive a patch set from the G9.2tt, click the Recv All button.
The receive process starts and a dialog box indicating the receive progress appears. To cancel the receive process, click the Abort button. The received patch set can be checked in the Librarian window that serves for managing patch and module data. For details, see the section "Managing Patch Data on the Computer" ( p. 7).
Individual patch data in the patch set selected in the lower part of the window

Received patch set

The lower part of the Librarian window shows patch sets in a hierarchical tree structure. A "+" in front of a name indicates that there is another level below it.
If a dialog box with an error message appears, or if the receive process does not start, check the connections and MIDI settings, referring to the section "Preparations" ( p. 2). For information on how to save a received patch as a le on the computer, see the section "Export/Import of a Patch Set as a File" ( p. 9).
Sending a Patch Set to the G9.2tt (Send All)
You can send any patch set from G9ED to the G9.2tt. This will overwrite all patches in the user area of the G9.2tt.
Send All button LIB button
From the "Patches" level in the lower part of the Librarian window, select the patch set to send to the G9.2tt by clicking on it.

All patch sets that can be sent to the G9.2tt are saved in the "Patches" level.
After selecting the patch set, click the SendAll button.
The SendAll window with instructions for sending a patch set appears.
As described on the SendAll window, perform the following steps at the G9.2tt.
(1) Set the G9.2tt to play mode. (2) Press the [AMP SELECT/SYSTEM] key. (3) Use the [TYPE] knob to bring up the "BulkDumpRx" (bulk dump receive) parameter on the display.
BulkDumpRx 28/28 ExctePress[PAGE]
(4) Press the [PAGE] key. The G9.2tt switches to standby mode for receiving patch data.
To carry out the patch set send process, click the Execute button in the SendAll window.
The send process starts and the progress is shown in the SendAll window. To cancel the send process, click the Abort button.
If a MIDI error message indicates that send/receive failed, double-check the G9.2tt settings and then repeat the operation.
When the send process is nished, the Close button appears in the SendAll window. Click the button to close the window. The patches in the user area of the G9.2tt have now been overwritten by the patch set of the G9ED selected in step 3.
Press the [EXIT] key to return the G9.2tt to the play mode.
Managing Patch Data on the Computer
Using the Librarian window, a patch set received from the G9.2tt can be renamed, and a backup can be saved as a le on the computer. Settings for single patches and single modules can be individually saved.
About the Librarian Window
This section describes the various elements of the Librarian window.
(2) Patch number (3) Patch name (4) Comment field

(1) Patch list

(5) Library section
(1) Patch list Shows all patches that belong to the patch set selected in the lower part of the Librarian window. (2) Patch number This number corresponds to the group name/bank number/patch number of the user area in the G9.2tt. (3) Patch name Indicates the patch name. (4) Comment eld Shows a comment that has been assigned to the individual patch. (5) Library section This section serves for saving and loading patch sets received by G9ED and for saving and loading individual patches and modules. The Library section comprises the following three items.

Patches

This is the level for saving patch sets received from the G9.2tt. Each patch set saved in this level consists of 100 patches, the same number as the patches in the user area of the G9.2tt. When you click on a patch set, a list of all patches in this set appears in the patch list in the top part of the window.
PatchLibraries ModuleLibraries
These levels serve for saving settings for individual patches and individual modules. For details, see the section "Managing Single Patches/Modules" ( p. 10).
The Library section has a hierarchical tree structure. A "+" in front of a name indicates that there is another level below it.

Using the Librarian Window
This section describes how to manage patch sets and single patches in the Librarian window.
Click on the Librarian window to bring the window to the foreground.
If the Librarian window is currently not displayed, click the LIB button to bring it up.
In the "Patches" level of the Library section, click on the patch set to display in the patch list.
The 100 patches of the selected patch set are shown in the patch list.
Name of selected patch set Individual patches of patch set selected in Library section
Click patch set to display in patch list
When G9ED is rst started, the "Patches" level contains a patch set named "Factory". This patch set has the same content as the 100 patches in the user area of the G9.2tt in the factory default condition. To change the name of a patch set, right-click on the name and select "Rename" from the menu that appears. To delete a patch set, right-click on the name and select "Delete" from the menu that appears. If only one patch set is displayed, this is not possible.
To select a different patch in the patch list, click on it.
When a patch is selected, its settings appear in the Editor window. The settings in the Editor window are also sent to the G9.2tt and any changes are reected at the G9.2tt. This lets you check the sound of the patch at the G9.2tt.
Keep in mind that the changed sound of a patch is not permanent. When you select another patch at the G9.2tt or with G9ED, the changes are lost.
When you have changed a patch in the Editor window, you can save the changes by overwriting the original patch in the patch list. For details, see "Editing Patch Data on the Computer" ( p. 14).
Export/Import of a Patch Set as a File
A patch set that was received by G9ED can be saved as a le on the hard disk of the computer. A saved patch set can then be reloaded later at any time, to add it to the patch sets available within G9ED. This is convenient for creating backups of patch sets on external media and for exchanging patch sets with other users.
Exporting a patch set as a le
This section explains how to write a patch set as a le to the computer.

In the Library section of the Librarian window, click on the patch set that you want to save. Access the File menu of the Librarian window and select "Export".
Select "Export" from File menu
The Export window for selecting a le name and target location appears.
After selecting the file name and target location, click the "Save" button to write the file.
When the le writing process is complete, a dialog box appears. Click "OK" to close the dialog box. Once a patch set has been saved as a le, it can be restored at any time, even if it was deleted within G9ED.
Importing a patch set from a le
This section explains how to load a patch set into G9ED from a le saved on the computer.
Access the File menu of the Librarian window and select "Import".
Select "Import" from File menu
The Import window for selecting a le appears.
If the desired le name does not appear in the window although the location is correct, set the le type to "all (*.*)".
After the file has been selected, click the "Open" button to import the patch set.
The patch set is added to the Library section of the Librarian window.
After a patch set has been imported, it will be shown on the "Patches" level also the next time G9ED is started. The import process therefore has to be carried out only once.
Managing Single Patches/Modules
In G9ED, the settings for single patches or single modules are handled in another hierarchical level called a "category". This allows you to quickly access one or several favorite patches without having to look for them in the patch list every time, or to reuse certain module settings as often as desired. The settings for individual patches or modules can be saved as a le on the hard disk of the computer.
Saving/recalling a single patch or module
To save setting data for single patches or modules, a special hierarchical level called a category is created. Recalling setting data is also performed in category units. This section describes how to create a category and save/recall patch or module data.
Saving a single patch/module
From the patch list in the Librarian window, select the single patch to save (or the patch that contains the module to save).
This procedure will save the current settings of the selected patch in G9ED (or the settings of the modules in that patch).
Saving a single patch or module in this way does not affect original patch data in the patch list. For details about editing a patch in the Editor window, see the section "Editing Patch Data on the Computer" ( p. 14).
Create a category for saving the single patch/module as follows.
Settings for single patches/modules are saved in a special hierarchical level called a category. To create a category, proceed as follows.

Saving a single patch

Right-click on the "PatchLibraries" level in the Library section of the Librarian window and select "Add new category" from the menu that appears.
A level called "newCategory" is created one level below "PatchLibraries".
Category created under "PatchLibraries"

Saving a single module

To save the settings of a single module, the "ModuleLibraries" level in the Library section of the Librarian window is used. Below this level, the names of individual modules are listed, allowing independent save/recall of module settings. Right-click on the name of the module to save and select "Add new category" from the menu that appears. A level called "newCategory" is created below the module name.
Category created under module name
To change the category name, select the category and click once more to display a cursor. Then input the new name. To delete a category, right-click on the name and select "Delete" from the menu that appears.
To save the settings of a single patch/module, right-click on the category and select "Add current patch" or "Add module in current patch".
The settings of the current single patch/module are saved.
Select "Add current patch" or "Add module in current patch"
Settings of current single patch/module are saved
The default setting name is used for the saved patch/module setting data. To change the name, right-click on the name and select "Rename" from the menu that appears. To delete the setting data for a single patch/module, right-click on the setting data and select "Delete".
Recalling a single patch/module
To recall the setting data for single patches/modules, click on the setting data le under "PatchLibraries" or "ModuleLibraries" in the Librarian window.
Click saved setting data file
The recalled settings will be reected immediately in the Editor window. When recalling module settings, only the corresponding module section in the Editor window changes.

When recalling setting data for single patches or modules, these will not only be reected in the Editor window, but also in the G9.2tt itself.
Export/import of single patch/module settings as a file
Setting data for saved patches or modules can be saved in category units as a le on the hard disk of the computer. The settings can then be reloaded later at any time. Compared to saving and loading an entire patch set, this allows more detailed data management.
Exporting a category as a le
This section explains how to write any category as a le to the computer.

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In the Library section of the Librarian window, click on the category that you want to save. Access the File menu of the Librarian window and select "Export".
When the le writing process is complete, a dialog box appears. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.
Data settings for patches/modules within the same category cannot be saved individually.

Importing a category

This section explains how to load a category into G9ED from a le saved on the computer.
After the file has been selected, click the "Open" button to import the category.
The category is added to the Library section of the Librarian window.
Editing Patch Data on the Computer
Using the Editor window, you can edit any patch contained in a patch set received with G9ED. Because multiple modules can be shown simultaneously on the computer screen, detailed editing becomes much easier. An edited patch can be stored either in the G9ED patch set or in the user area of the G9.2tt.

About the Editor Window

This section describes the various components of the Editor window.
(1) Editor window (2) Control section (3) EFFECT CHAIN section

(4) Module windows

(5) Comment window
(1) Editor window This window serves for editing the patch selected at the G9.2tt or received with G9ED. The Editor window consists of the control section, EFFECT CHAIN section, and the various module windows.

When you use the Editor window, the result of any editing step is reected immediately at the G9.2tt. In the same way, when you edit a patch at the G9.2tt, the result is reected immediately in the Editor window. Changes to settings not supported by G9ED are disregarded.
(2) Control section Gives access to various menus and to general G9ED functions. (3) EFFECT CHAIN section Allows control over the module insert positions. (4) Module windows Using representations of knobs, buttons, and other controls, the patch selected at the G9.2tt or a single patch of a patch set with in G9ED can be edited. The PRE-AMP module, EQ module, ZNR module, and EXT LOOP module are shown together in the PreAmp window. The patch level (LEVEL parameter) is included in the Total window. For details about operation of the module windows, see the section "Using the Module Windows" ( p. 16). (5) Comment window This window lets you add a comment to the single patch selected in the Librarian window. To have the entered comment reected in the patch list, click the SAVE
button. If this window is not shown, select "Comment" from the Window menu to bring it up. For details about the patch list in the Librarian window, see the section "Using the Librarian Window" ( p. 8).

Control section

(1) On Line button (3) Recv All button (5) LIB button (6) Patch name
(2) Send All button (4) SAVE button (7) ARRM Setting button

(8) Pedal Setting button

(1) On Line button Sets G9ED to the online state ( p. 3). (2) Send All button Sends a specied patch set from G9ED to the G9.2tt ( p. 5). (3) Recv All button Causes G9ED to receive all patches that are currently saved in the user area of the G9.2tt ( p. 4). (4) SAVE button Saves the current Editor window settings into the single patch currently selected in the Librarian window. Currently active settings of that patch are overwritten. (5) LIB button Brings up the Librarian window. (6) Patch name Allows changing the patch name. (The name can be up to 8 characters long, using only characters that can be displayed by the G9.2tt.) (7) ARRM Setting button Serves for making settings for the ARRM function ( p. 18). (8) Pedal Setting button Serves for making settings for the expression pedal ( p. 19).
When the patch name is changed, the change also applies to the patch name in the G9.2tt. However, if the patch is switched at the G9.2tt without saving the patch there, the change will be lost. To have the Librarian window reect the entered patch name, click the SAVE button.

EFFECT CHAIN section

(1) Pre-bF, Pre-AF, Post-bF, Post-AF buttons

(2) Module buttons

(1) Pre-bF, Pre-AF, Post-bF, Post-AF buttons These buttons serve to change the insert position of the pre-amp section and WAH/
EFX 1 module. By using these buttons, the Chain parameter of the PRE-AMP module and the Position parameter of the WAH/EFX1 module can be set simultaneously. The respective buttons have the following effect. Pre-bF Pre-amp section = Pre, WAH/EFX1 module = Befr Pre-AF Pre-amp section = Pre, WAH/EFX1 module = Aftr Post-bF Pre-amp section = Post, WAH/EFX1 module = Befr Post-AF Pre-amp section = Post, WAH/EFX1 module = Aftr
With G9ED, the pre-amp section and WAH/EFX1 module insert position is set in the EFFECT CHAIN section. Therefore the Chain and Position parameters are not shown in the module windows.
For more information on the module insert position, see the G9.2tt Operation Manual.
(2) Module buttons Indicates the module lineup sequence. When the insert position of the pre-amp section and WAH/EFX1 module changes, the module button position also changes accordingly. By clicking a module button, a module window that was closed can be opened again.

Using the Module Windows

This section explains how to use the module windows.

Common operations

The functions described below are similar in many module windows.
(1) Module on/off button (2) Effect type selector menu

(3) Knobs/setting boxes

(1) Module on/off button Each click of this button toggles the module between on and off. The button is shown as illuminated when the module is on. (2) Effect type selector menu Gives access to a selection of effect types. Click the arrow at right to bring up a pulldown menu and select a new effect type. When the effect type is changed, the parameters assigned to the knobs also change.
(3) Knobs/setting boxes Serve to change the parameter value. The setting can be changed either by using the knob or with the setting box. Knob Click on the knob and drag it in a circular motion to the desired position, to adjust the value. Setting box Click in the box to bring up a cursor, and enter a value directly from the keyboard. Alternatively, click the up or down arrow at right to change the value.

Special operations

The functions described below are specic to certain module windows.

PreAmp window

This window serves for making settings for the EXT LOOP, ZNR, PRE-AMP, and EQ modules that are part of the pre-amp section.
(1) Channel selector buttons

(2) EQ sliders

(1) Channel selector buttons These buttons select the channels A/B of the pre-amp section. The selected channel is indicated by a green border around the button. (2) EQ sliders These sliders adjust the respective frequency bands of the EQ module. Drag the sliders to adjust the level. Parameters that can be controlled by the sliders are Bass, Lo-Mid, Middle, Treble, Presence, and Harmonics.

Cabinet window

(1) Depth buttons (2) Mic position (3) MIC Type buttons
(1) Depth buttons These buttons adjust the effect depth. At the G9.2tt, this is set with values from 0 to 2. With G9ED, the available settings are Small, Middle, and Large which refers to the size of the simulated speaker cabinets. (2) Mic position Sets the simulated sound pickup position of the microphone. Adjust the position by
dragging the mic left or right (3 steps). At the G9.2tt, this is set with values from 0 to 2. (3) MIC Type buttons These buttons serve for selecting the microphone type: Dyna (Dynamic) or Cond (Condenser). Depending on the selected type, the microphone symbol on the mic position indicator also changes.

Total window

This window serves for making settings for the TOTAL module. To bring up the window, click the TOTAL module button in the EFFECT CHAIN section, or select "Total" from the Window menu.

(2) BPM setting box

(1) LEVEL knob/setting box
(3) Function selector menu
(1) LEVEL knob/setting box Serves for setting the patch level. (2) BPM setting box Serves for setting the tempo of the patch. (3) Function selector menu Serves for selecting the action of function foot switches 1/2.

ARRM RTM Setting window

This window appears when the ARRM Setting button in the control section is clicked. The window serves for making various settings for the ARRM function.
(1) Control target selector menu
(2) Waveform selector menu
(3) Maximum value (4) Minimum value (5) Control waveform cycle (6) Control waveform
(1) Control target selector menu Serves for selecting the module and parameter controlled by the ARRM function. (2) Waveform selector menu Serves for selecting the control waveform type. (3) Maximum value Species the parameter value for the control target that is established when the control waveform is at its maximum. (4) Minimum value Species the parameter value for the control target that is established when the
control waveform is at its minimum. (5) Control waveform cycle Species the duration of a control waveform cycle. The setting uses the patch specic tempo as reference and is expressed as eighth note, quarter note, or quarter note x numeral (2 - 20). (6) Control waveform Shows the currently selected control waveform type and cycle as a graph.

Pedal RTM Setting window

This window appears when you click the Pedal Setting button in the control section. The window serves for making settings for expression pedals 1 and 2.
(1) Pedal select tabs (3) Switch function enable/disable
(2) Control target selector menu
(4) Maximum value (5) Minimum value
(1) Pedal select tabs These tabs let you select the pedal and direction for which to make settings. Choose either "Pedal1" (expression pedal 1), "Pedal2V" (expression pedal 2, vertical direction), or "Pedal2H" (expression pedal 2, horizontal direction). (2) Control target selector menu Serves for selecting the module and parameter controlled by the expression pedal. Up to four control targets can be specied each for Pedal1, Pedal2V, and Pedal2H. (3) Switch function enable/disable Enables or disables the switch function of the expression pedal. When the check box is selected, pushing the respective expression pedal fully down will switch the control target module on or off. When the Pedal2H tab is selected, this check box does not appear. (4) Maximum value Species the parameter value for the control target that is established when the expression pedal 1/2 is fully pushed down (or when expression pedal 2 is rotated fully clockwise). (5) Minimum value Species the parameter value for the control target that is established when the expression pedal 1/2 is fully raised (or when expression pedal 2 is rotated fully counterclockwise).

Editing a Single Patch

This section describes how to use the Editor window for editing a single patch. The edited patch can be used to overwrite the currently selected patch of G9ED or it can be saved on the G9.2tt.
Click the LIB button in the control section to bring up the Librarian window.
The "Factory" patch set that is saved in G9ED by default has the same content as the 100 patches in the user area of the G9.2tt in the factory default condition.

Select a desired patch set by clicking on it in the "Patches" level shown in the lower part of the Librarian window (Library section).
The upper part of the Librarian window (patch list) now shows all patches contained in the selected patch set.
For details about using the Librarian window, see the section "Using the Librarian Window" ( p. 8).
In the patch list, select the patch to edit by clicking on it.
When you change the selected patch in the patch list, the Editor window and the G9.2tt itself reect the changed settings.
When you save a patch in G9ED, the patch selected here will be overwritten. It cannot be saved in another location. If you do not select a patch as described here, the last selected single patch will be the target of any patch operation steps.
Edit the patch using the Editor window.
For details about using the Editor window, see the sections "About the Editor Window" ( p. 14) and "Using the Module Windows" ( p. 16). When you operate the knobs and other controls in the Editor window, the edited content is reected at the G9.2tt.
In the same way, when you edit a patch at the G9.2tt, the result is reected immediately in the Editor window. Changes to settings not supported by G9ED are disregarded.
When you have nished editing the single patch, save the current patch as follows.
To overwrite the single patch selected with G9ED
To use the edited content of the Editor window to overwrite the single patch selected with G9ED, click the SAVE button in the control section. When the saving process is complete, a dialog box appears. Click "OK" to close the dialog box. The patch selected in step 3 will be overwritten.
To save the patch in the G9.2tt
The settings made in the Editor window will also be reected in the G9.2tt. To save the edited patch as a patch in the G9.2tt, simply save the currently selected patch at the G9.2tt in the user area.
Keep in mind that changing the selected patch in the Librarian window does not automatically change the selected patch at the G9.2tt. For example, when you select a single patch in the Librarian window and try to save in the G9.2tt, the currently selected patch at the G9.2tt will be the save target, regardless of the original bank number and patch number of the edited patch. In the same way, changing the patch at the G9.2tt does not automatically change the patch selected in the Librarian window.

Besides the above described steps, the edited content can also be saved as a single patch ( p. 10). By using the SAVE button and the single patch saving/loading function ( p. 10), it is also possible to change the order of the patches. For example, to change the order of patches U0-1 to U0-5 in the patch list, call the patches up one by one in the Editor window and save them as single patches. When the ve patches have been saved, call up patches U0-1 to U0-5 once more in the Editor window and overwrite the saved single patches in the desired new order.