Zoom GFX-707 Operation Manual

Zoom GFX-707 Operation Manual

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Summary of Contents for Zoom GFX-707

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ZNR/EQ (Zoom Noise Reduction/Equalizer) module • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 2: Usage And Safety Precautions

    DC, 300 mA and is equipped with a "center minus" plug waves should not be placed near the GFX-707, as the possibility of (Zoom AD-0006). The use of an adapter other than the interference cannot be ruled out entirely. specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM GFX-707 (hereafter simply called the "GFX-707"). The GFX-707 is a sophisticated multi-effect device with the following features and functions: • Large variety of built-in effects Four separate effect modules (single/combined effects) can be used at the same time, together with ZNR (Zoom Noise Reduction) and the built-in amp simulator.
  • Page 4: Naming Of Parts

    NOTE are inserted with opposite polarity. from the battery compartment. Otherwise Battery battery fluid may leak and cause damage to compartment the unit. cover • An AC adapter is not supplied with the unit. ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 5: Getting Connected

    Also verify that the power switch effects are temporarily turned off; see page NOTE 10), the output level will be the same as the of the GFX-707 is set to OFF. input level if the OUTPUT knob is turned fully clockwise. ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 6: Quick Guide (Let's Play)

    PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 5 PATCH 2 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 5 PATCH 2 PATCH 5 PATCH 5 PATCH 3 PATCH 5 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 5 PRESET group USER group ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 7 12 Push down all the way • Using the auto tuner, p. 10 • Using hold delay, reverse playback, • Practicing with the built-in rhythm and scratch playback , p. 21 pattern, p. 11 ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 8: Amp Simulator Settings

    This is a triple-decker stack type amplifier • BRIGHT A, b simulation. The "b" position will result in a This is a combo type amplifier simulation with stronger cabinet sound. a bright sound character. The "b" position will result in a stronger cabinet sound. ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 9: Listening To Patches (Play Mode Operation)

    • You can also set up the unit to reserve a to the next lower or next higher bank. patch and switch to it only after you confirm To quickly move to a patch stored at a distant the selection. (For details, p. 14.) ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 10: Using The Bypass (Mute) And Tuner Function

    Pressing one of the foot switches condition. returns to the play mode. Play the open string you want to tune, and watch the BANK/PATCH indicator. The indicator shows the note which is closest to the current pitch. ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 11: Playing With Rhythm Accompaniment

    When a parameter knob is operated during rhythm Dance3 Dance pattern play, the content of the BANK/PATCH Funk1 patterns Funk2 indicator changes temporarily. Ballad1 Ballad2 Blues1 Blues2 Country BossaNova Jazz1 Jazz2 Other genres Reggae Latin1 Latin2 Metronome (triple) Metronome (quadruple) Metronome (quintuple) ZOOM GFX-707 Metronome (no beat)
  • Page 12: Using The Sampler Function

    PATCH NAME foot switch. Recording stops, and playback immediately starts from the beginning. PARM knob 1 PATCH NAME During playback, the indication "PLAY" is shown on the display. PATCH NAME If no steps are taken after starting to record, ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 13: Using The Easy Edit Function

    NOTE When a knob is turned, the current setting of the using the rhythm pattern. affected parameter is shown on the BANK/PATCH indicator, and a dot (.) appears at the "EDITED" position. This indicates that the parameter has ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 14: Reserving The Next Patch (Direct Load)

    • In the Bank Hold condition, the bank can still setting is "oF". HINT HINT be switched with the TYPE (BANK) keys. PATCH NAME BANK PATCH PARM2 knob • To return to the original setting, set the BOTH EDITED (VALUE) BNKHLD parameter to "oF". ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 15: Altering The Sound Of A Patch (Edit Mode Operation)

    17 - 20. LED is out changed, a dot (.) appears here. This indicates that the patch was edited. TYPE (BANK) Edit mode: When currently displayed ( GROUP ) parameter was changed, a dot (.) appears here. ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 16: Storing And Copying Patches

    However, it is possible to restore a number, the changed portion on the selected patch or all patches from the USER group ( p. 23) to the factory defaults. BANK/PATCH indicator flashes. The indication "STORE?" and the store target patch name are ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 17: Effect Types And Parameters

    PRESEN -12 – 12 (Zoom Noise Reduction) Controls boost/cut in ultra high range (center frequency 8 kHz). The original noise reduction developed by Zoom cuts noise Parameter 2 HIGH -12 – 12 during performance pauses without impairing the sound quality.
  • Page 18: Mod (Modulation) Module

    This effect gives a varying wah sound that depends on the picking intensity. Parameter 1 POSI AF, bF Parameter 2 TONE 0 – 10 Selects connection order of COMP•DIST module MOD module, Adjusts effect tone. as follows. COMP•DIST ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 19: Rev (Reverb) Module

    This is a combined delay and reverb effect. seconds. Parameter 1 TIME 1 – 99, 1.0 – 1.5 Adjusts delay time from 10 ms to 990 ms in 10-ms steps. (1 - 99), and over 1 second in 100-ms steps (1.0 - 1.5). ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 20: Total Module

    (forward direction) For information on adjusting parameters with the expression dn: Parameter maximum value minimum value HINT HINT pedal, see page 22. (reverse direction) Hi: Current value maximum value (forward direction) Lo: Minimum value current value (forward direction) ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 21: Using The Jam Play Function

    Move to the PEDAL module and assign the expression pedal to the REV module ( p. 22). Store the patch and return to the play mode. ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 22: Controlling An Effect With The Pedal

    Store the patch and return to the play predetermined for every effect type in the mode. module. This parameter is indicated by a pedal Verify that the module to which the pedal was mark in the description on pages 17 through 20. assigned is ON. ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 23: All Initialize/Factory Recall

    3 determines the on/off switching point. If you want the pedal to perform on/off switching goes back a little). Press the STORE key at with a lighter touch, push the key at a this point. somewhat higher position of the pedal. ZOOM GFX-707...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    AC adapter (available separately) Patch Memory USER: 6 banks x 5 = 30 (rewritable, with 9 V DC, center minus, 300 mA (ZOOM AD- store) 0006) PRESET: 6 banks x 5 = 30...

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