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    Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 508 (hereafter simply called the " 508 "). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so you can get the most out of your 508 and ensure optimum performance and reliability . Retain this manual for future reference. ZOOM CORPORA TION NOAH Bldg., 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, T okyo 183, Japan P[...]

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    • P A TCH A group of the settings for a certain effect type is called a P A TCH. The 508 comes with 24 preset patches which can be changed (edited) by the user . • BANK The 508 calls up patches in sets of four , called a "bank". The 508 has memory capacity for 24 patches. At the factory , these are programmed with recommended settings[...]

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    The 24 patches can be easily selected by pressing the patch pedals. The right patch pedal switches to the next patch and the left patch pedal switches to the previous patch. In the initial condition, the 508 is set up so that the patch pedals select patches continuously , but you can also set up the unit so that patches are switched only within a c[...]

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    In the initial setting, the patch pedal switches all patches in order , regardless of the bank divisions. The bank hold function limits switching to the four patches within a bank. When this function is activated, the patch pedals switch in order between the patches in the current bank only . T o activate this function, hold the EDIT key down for a[...]

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    The 508 comes with 24 predefined patches. However , the 508 offers many more possibilities for combining effects in innovative ways. T o discover these possibilities, we recommend that you try changing the parameters (elements that make up patches) to create your own patches. This operation is called editing, and is done in the Edit mode. T o switc[...]

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    If you have edited (altered) a patch and turn the 508 off without storing the patch, the patch will revert to its old setting. T o store an edited patch, use the following simple procedure. Storing can be carried out in both Play mode and Edit mode. After you have edited the patch, press the STORE key . If the unit is currently in Play mode, releas[...]