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Terms used in this manual
Patch memory
Patch memories store effects along with their on/off states and parameter setting values, allowing easy recall. Effects are saved and recalled in units of patch memories. Up to 80 patch memories can be stored and each patch memory can include 1 amp model, 1 studio ambience and 1 other effect.
LIBRARY
Various guitar effects are ready in the LIBRARY. Effects can be selected from the LIBRARY to be added to patch memories.
Category
Effects are grouped by types into categories. The display backlight color changes according to the category.
AUTO SAVE
This function automatically saves changes to patch memory and effect settings.
ECO MODE
This function will automatically turn the power off 10 hours after the last operation.
PRESELECT
This function allows continued use of the current patch memory sound while switching to another patch memory at a distant number.
MS-80IR+ overview
Signal flow
- Patch memory
- The input guitar sound passes through effects in order. (→ Adjusting effect parameters)
- Tuner
- Use this to tune the connected guitar. (→ Using the tuner)
- Master volume
- This adjusts the overall volume. This setting is retained even when the patch memory is changed. (→ Adjusting the overall output level)
- OUTPUT
- Connect powered monitors or headphones here.
- USB audio
- Audio data can be exchanged with a computer or smartphone using the audio interface function. (→ Using audio interface functions)
Patch memory structure
Patch memories
These store the effects used, their order, on/off states and parameter settings. Effects are saved and recalled in units of patch memories. Up to 80 of these can be stored.
Functions of parts
Top
- Display
- This shows information, including the name of the selected effect along with its parameter values.
- Output jacks
- Connect these to powered monitors or headphones.
Use MONO for mono connections.
- Parameter knobs
- Use these to adjust effect parameters and make various settings.
- Direction switches
- Use these to select patch memories and effects, for example.
They can be operated by foot.
- Input jacks
- Connect a guitar or another effect here.
- On/Off indicator
- Use this to check if an effect is on or off.
- Footswitch
- Use this to turn effects on and off.
Back
- USB (Type-C) port
- Connected to a computer, smartphone or tablet, this can be used as an audio interface. By using Handy Guitar Lab, you can also manage patch memories and edit and add effects, for example, from a smartphone or tablet.
This supports operation on USB bus power.
- DC 9V AC adapter connector
- Connect a dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) here.
Overview of operation screens
The MS-80IR+ is operated by using its buttons and knobs while looking at screens on the display.
This section explains those screens.
Home Screen
This appears when the power is turned on.
Effects in the selected patch memory are shown. The patch memory can be edited and its effects turned on and off.
Use and to select patch memories.
Use and to select the effects in the patch memory.
The backlight color changes according to the category of the selected effect.
Opening the Home Screen
If the MENU Screen is open, press .
If the LIBRARY Screen is open, press to confirm the selected effect.
LIBRARY Screen
Effects in patch memories can be changed.
- Selected effect
- The selected effect is shown larger in the middle.
The backlight color changes according to the category of the selected effect.
- Effect list
- Effects in the same category are ordered vertically. Use and to select effects in the same category.
Use and to select effects in different categories.
Opening the LIBRARY Screen
On the Home Screen, use and to select an effect to replace, and press .
Closing the LIBRARY Screen
Press to confirm the selected effect and reopen the Home Screen.
MENU Screen
Various MS-80IR+ settings can be made.
- Selected setting item
- The selected setting item is shown larger in the middle.
- Setting items
- Setting items are shown with icons. Turn to select them.
- This reopens the Home Screen.
- This shows the selected setting item.
Using the MENU Screen
Making connections
- Guitar
- Effect
- Headphones
- Powered monitors
- AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16)
- Computer (Mac/Windows), iPhone/iPad or portable battery
- Connect with a USB cable (Type-C).
Connect to this port to use the MS-80IR+ as an audio interface, use Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+ or provide power with a portable battery.
The Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+ iOS/iPadOS app can be used to manage patch memories and to edit and add effects. Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+ can be downloaded from the App Store.
Turning the power on/off
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Adjusting the overall output level
The volume of the MS-80IR+ output sound can be adjusted.
Adjusting effects
Patch memories can be edited, including replacing effects and adjusting parameters.
When the AUTO SAVE function is ON, changes to patch memories will be saved automatically. (The default setting is ON.) (→ Setting the AUTO SAVE function)
If the AUTO SAVE function is OFF, patch memories will not be saved automatically. When the content of a patch memory has been changed, will appear at the top right of the display, showing that it is different from the saved settings. Save them as necessary. (→ Copying and saving patch memories)
Turning effects on/off
On the Home Screen, the effects used in the patch memory are shown and can be turned on and off using the footswitch.
Switching effects
Effects in a patch memory can be replaced with other effects as desired.
Adjusting effect parameters
The individual effects used in patch memories can be adjusted.
Adding effects
Effects can be added to patch memories.
One amp model, one studio ambience and one other effect can be combined freely on the MS-80IR+.
Deleting effects
Effects in patch memories can be deleted.
Changing the order of effects
Effects in a patch memory can be reordered as desired.
Tapping to change the tempo
The BPM, which is used to synchronize the tempo of the tremolo in amp models, for example, can be set separately for each patch memory.
Changing the tempo
The tempo can also be changed from the MENU.
Changing the R channel signal output position
The output position of the R channel signal can be set separately for each patch memory.
Effective use of the R OUT POSITION
When using the MS-80IR+ on stage performing live, for example, suitable sounds can be output separately for a PA system and for a guitar amp.
For the PA system, sound processed by a cabinet simulation and another effect can be output from the L output jack. For the guitar amp, sound processed only by an amp head model can be output from the R output jack.
Switching patch memories
The MS-80IR+ manages effects in patch memories. A patch memory can save effect on/off states and parameter settings for up to one amp model, one studio ambience and one other effect.
Up to 80 patch memories can be created.
The MS-80IR+ has a PRESELECT function. This allows the next patch memory to be selected in advance and then switched to with one press. This is useful when you want to switch to a patch memory that is not near the current one when performing live, for example. (→ Using the PRESELECT function)
Using the PRESELECT function
The MS-80IR+ has a PRESELECT function.
If PRESELECT is ON, the change will not occur immediately when and are used to switch patch memories. Pressing afterward will finalize the patch memory change.
This makes it possible to switch directly to a patch memory that is not near the current one during live performance.
Turning the PRESELECT function on/off
Selecting patch memories when PRESELECT is on
Managing patch memories
Changing patch memory names
The characters and symbols that can be used are as follows.
! % & ' + , - . = _ (space) A–Z, a–z, 0–9
Copying and saving patch memories
The AUTO SAVE function is ON by default. When it is OFF, effect adjustments, volume settings and other changes will not be saved automatically. Save changes manually in this case.
Patch memories can also be saved (copied) to other locations.
See “Setting the AUTO SAVE function” for details about this function.
Erasing patch memories
Unnecessary patch memories can be erased.
Creating patch memories
New patch memories can be created.
Restoring patch memories to original settings
After a patch memory is changed, it can be restored to the state it was in immediately after selection or the factory default state.
Using the tuner
Activating the tuner
Enable the tuner to use the MS-80IR+ to tune a guitar.
Closing the tuner
Press when the tuner is in use to close it and reopen the previous screen.
Changing tuner settings
The standard pitch used by the tuner and the tuner type can be changed. Flat tuning is also possible.
Setting the output method
Turn to set the output method.
Setting | Explanation |
---|---|
BYPASS | The guitar sound is output with effects bypassed. |
MUTE | The guitar sound is not output. |
Adjusting the EQ and volume of a guitar amp, for example, is easier if the MS-80IR+ effects are bypassed.
Changing the standard pitch of the tuner
Turn to change the standard pitch.
The setting range is 430–450 Hz for middle A.
Setting the tuner type
Turn to select the tuner type.
Setting | Explanation |
---|---|
CHROMATIC | The pitch detuning is shown according to the nearest note (in semitones). |
Other tuner types | The nearest string number is shown according to the selected type, and the amount of detuning from its pitch is shown. The following tuner types can be selected. |
Display | Explanation | String number/note | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
GUITAR | Standard guitar tuning with a 7th string | B | E | A | D | G | B | E |
OPEN A | Open A tuning (open strings play A chord) | – | E | A | E | A | C# | E |
OPEN D | Open D tuning (open strings play D chord) | – | D | A | D | F# | A | D |
OPEN E | Open E tuning (open strings play E chord) | – | E | B | E | G# | B | E |
OPEN G | Open G tuning (open strings play G chord) | – | D | G | D | G | B | D |
DADGAD | Alternate tuning often used for tapping and other techniques | – | D | A | D | G | A | D |
Using flat tunings
All strings can be tuned flat from ordinary tuning by 1 (♭1), 2 (♭2) or 3 (♭3) semitones.
Turn to change the flat tuning.
Flat tuning cannot be used when the tuner type is CHROMATIC.
Using impulse responses (IR)
Impulse responses capture the acoustic characteristics of spaces and quantify them as data.
The characteristics of various speaker cabinets can be quantified as data and used for effects by capturing the acoustic characteristics of guitar sounds output from them when recorded by mics.
Using this effect, convincing guitar sounds can be re-created without outputting them from speaker cabinets.
Loading impulse response (IR) data
Use Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+, an iOS/iPadOS app, to load impulse response data that is your own or that you acquired from a third party. (→ Operating the MS-80IR+ from an iPhone/iPad)
Impulse response data in the following format can be loaded.
Format: WAV
Sampling frequency: 44.1–192 kHz
Using impulse responses (IR)
Impulse responses can be assigned to patch memories.
Either one IR or one studio ambience can be used in each patch memory.
When an IR is selected, the cabinet of the amp model will be bypassed.
Using audio interface functions
The MS-80IR+ can be used as a 2-in/2-out audio interface.
Two channels of audio signals after effect processing can be sent from the MS-80IR+ to a computer or smartphone.
Two audio signal channels can be input from a computer or smartphone to a position after effect processing.
See Signal flow for details about input and output positions.
Installing drivers
Windows computers
Smartphones, tablets and Mac computers
No driver is necessary for use with Mac computers, smartphones and tablets.
Connecting to computers, smartphones and tablets
Adjusting the volume of USB audio sent to the computer
The volume (recording level) sent to the computer, smartphone or tablet can be adjusted.
Adjusting the monitoring balance for USB audio
This adjusts the balance between the output signal from the computer, smartphone or tablet and the direct signal (MS-80IR+ audio).
Operating the MS-80IR+ from an iPhone/iPad
The MS-80IR+ can be controlled from an iPhone/iPad using Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+, an iOS/iPadOS app.
The Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+ app must be installed on the iPhone/iPad beforehand. The Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+ app can be downloaded from the App Store. See the operation manual for the Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+ app for details about making settings and conducting operations.
Making unit settings
Setting the AUTO SAVE function
When the AUTO SAVE function is ON, patch memories will be saved automatically when their contents are changed.
Setting the sound used on the LIBRARY Screen
Setting the type of batteries used
Set the type of battery used correctly so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately.
Adjusting the backlight brightness
The brightness of the backlight can be adjusted. Select “NORMAL” to extend battery life.
Adjusting the display contrast
The display contrast can be adjusted.
Setting the ECO MODE
This function can be used to turn the power off automatically if unused for 10 hours.
Setting the channel used to receive USB MIDI
The MS-80IR+ supports program changes by USB MIDI, and the channel used for receiving them can be set.
Managing the firmware
Checking the firmware version
The version of the firmware used by the MS-80IR+ can be checked.
Updating the firmware
The MS-80IR+ firmware can be updated to the latest version.
The latest firmware can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com/help/ms-80irplus).
Restoring factory default settings
Settings can be restored to the factory defaults.
Checking the latest MS-80IR+ information
A 2D code for help related to the MS-80IR+ can be shown on its display.
Appendix
Troubleshooting
The unit will not power on
If using batteries, connect a cable to the L/MONO input jack. (→ Turning the power on/off)
Check the connections. (→ Making connections)
If the ON/OFF indicator blinks and it will not start, update the firmware. (→ Updating the firmware)
There is no sound or output is very quiet
Check the connections. (→ Making connections)
Adjust the levels of the effects. (→ Adjusting effect parameters)
Adjust the output volume. (→ Adjusting the overall output level)
Confirm that the tuner output is not set to “MUTE”. (→ Setting the output method)
There is a lot of noise
Confirm that an instrument cable is not the cause.
Use a genuine ZOOM AC adapter. (→ Making connections)
Batteries lose their charge quickly
Making the following settings could increase the battery operation time.
Set the type of battery used correctly. (→ Setting the type of batteries used)
Set the display backlight to “NORMAL”. (→ Adjusting the backlight brightness)
Due to their characteristics, using nickel metal hydride batteries (especially high-capacity ones) or lithium batteries should enable longer use than alkaline batteries when power consumption is high.
Volume is low when recorded in a DAW
Check the recording level setting. (→ Adjusting the volume of USB audio sent to the computer)
Sound from the R output jack is strange
Check the R OUT POSITION setting. (→Changing the R channel signal output position)
Specifications
Maximum number of simultaneous effects | 1 amplifier, 1 studio ambience and 1 other effect | |
User patch memories | 80 | |
Sampling frequency | 44.1 kHz | |
A/D conversion | 24-bit 128× oversampling | |
D/A conversion | 24-bit 128× oversampling | |
Signal processing | 32-bit | |
Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.5 dB/−0.5 dB) (when 10kΩ load) | |
Display | 160×128 dot-matrix LCD | |
Inputs | L/R | Standard mono phone jacks Rated input level: −20 dBu Input impedance (line): 470 kΩ |
Outputs | L/MONO/headphone | Standard stereo phone jack (combined line/headphone) Maximum output level: +7.2 dBu (when output impedance 10 kΩ or higher) Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (when 32Ω load) |
R | Standard mono phone jack Maximum output level: +7.2 dBu (when output impedance 10 kΩ or higher) | |
Input S/N | 122 dB | |
Noise floor (residual noise) | L/R | –100 dBu |
Power | AC adapter: 9V DC 500mA center negative (ZOOM AD-16) 2 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries) | |
Estimated operation times using batteries | • These values are approximate. • Battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions. | Alkaline batteries: about 3.5 hours (about 3 hours using stereo input) NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 4 hours (about 3.5 hours using stereo input) Lithium batteries: about 7.5 hours (about 6.5 hours using stereo input) |
USB | Port: USB 2.0 Type-C / Supported cable type: Type-C Handy Guitar Lab: USB 1.1 Full Speed Audio interface: USB 2.0 Full Speed, 44.1kHz/32-bit, 2 in, 2 out • Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported. | |
Dimensions | 133 mm (D) × 79 mm (W) × 61 mm (H) | |
Weight | 369 g (excluding batteries) 416 g (including batteries) |
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 V