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Summary of Contents for Zoom 708II Bass
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ZNR/D GATE (ZOOM Noise Reduction/D Gate) Module •... -
Page 2: Usage And Safety Precautions
• Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC, 300 protection from external interference. However, equipment mA and is equipped with a "center minus" plug (Zoom AD- that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful 0006). -
Page 3: Introduction
● Versatile array of effects The Variable Architecture Modeling System (VAMS) developed by ZOOM modifies the internal configuration of the unit to achieve exactly the desired sound. The 708II provides 69 choices, including typical bass amplifier sounds, modulation effects such as chorus and flanger, reverberation effects such as reverb and delay, and simulation of speaker cabinets. -
Page 4: Controls And Functions
[DRIVE VARIATION] LEDs [DRIVE VARIATION] key [DRIVE] knob PO W E R Expression pedal [W]/[Q] foot switches Rear Panel Cable hook [AUX IN] jack [OUTPUT] knob [OUTPUT/PHONES] jack [INPUT] jack [DC 9V] (AC adapter) jack [POWER] switch ZOOM 708II BASS... - Page 5 Loop the cable of the AC adapter around the hook as shown in the diagram before connecting it to the [DC 9V] jack. This will prevent the plug from being disconnected if the cable is accidentally pulled. ZOOM 708II BASS...
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Page 6: Preparations
SmartMedia card into the card slot, as shown above. PATCH NAME • When not using the unit for an extended period, remove the batteries to prevent the possibility of damage by leaking battery fluid. ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 7: Getting Connected
[OUTPUT] knob on the rear panel of the 708II to the bass amplifier, of the 708II. using a mono cable. You can also use a Y cable to supply the signal in stereo to two amplifiers. ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 8: Quick Guide (Let's Play)
PATCH 9 PATCH 9 PATCH 7 PATCH 7 PATCH 8 PATCH 8 ◆ PATCH 9 PATCH 9 For details on selecting the effect module to be controlled by the pedal, see p. 23. USER group PRESET group ZOOM 708II BASS... - Page 9 EXIT] key. target bank patch ◆ number. For a detailed explanation of patch storing, see p. 20. ◆ For information on how to return the USER group patches to the factory default condition, see p. 32. ZOOM 708II BASS...
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Page 10: Listening To Patches (Play Mode Operation)
] key moves to the next higher bank, and pressing the TYPE [ ] key To set up the unit so that the patch sound is moves to the next lower bank. switched only after confirmation, see p. 23. ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 11: Using The Tuner Function
Tune your again, it will be reset to 440 Hz. instrument until the note indication shows the desired note. Press one of the [ ] foot switches. The 708II returns to the play mode. ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 12: Using The Easy Edit Function
Note that if another patch is called up without parameter has been changed. storing the edited patch, the edited contents will be lost. While playing a rhythm pattern, the parameter knobs 1 – 3 adjust rhythm parameters. ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 13: Using The Sampler Function
Turn power to the 708II on and press necessary, use parameter knob 1 to select a number. Then proceed to step 4. the [SAMPLER] key in play mode. For patches in which the expression pedal is assigned to SAMPLER, the sampler function ZOOM 708II BASS... - Page 14 While the sampler function is on, you can use Press the [ ] foot switch and play the the foot switches and panel keys for one-shot phrase you want to record (or start playback. playback at the external source component). ZOOM 708II BASS...
- Page 15 There is no need for the user to taken as the end point. perform any steps for storing. • If you have sampled to the internal memory, you Start point cannot save the sample. Playback ZOOM 708II BASS...
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Page 16: Using The Rhythm Function
It is also possible to store a rhythm pattern for specific patches. When you have assigned rhythm patterns to patches and you set the [PATCH SYNC] key to On, rhythm patterns → will be switched together with the patches ( 26). ZOOM 708II BASS... - Page 17 POP2 DANCE DANCE1 DANCE DANCE2 DANCE Dance DANCE3 patterns FUNK FUNK1 FUNK FUNK2 BALLAD BALLAD1 BALLAD BALLAD2 BLUES BLUES1 BLUES BLUES2 CONTRY COUNTRY BOSSA BOSSANOVA JAZZ JAZZ1 Other JAZZ JAZZ2 genres REGGAE REGGAE LATIN LATIN1 LATIN LATIN2 ZOOM 708II BASS...
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Page 18: Changing The Sound Of A Patch (Edit Mode)
The 708II switches to the edit mode. The LED indication "Pd" is shown on the [BANK/ of the module currently selected for editing PATCH] indicator. PICK UP DRIVE CABINET DLY/REV TOTAL MODULATION SELECTOR ZOOM 708II BASS... - Page 19 If you wish to keep the patch, be sure to perform 1 – 3 control the following parameters. the store operation. Otherwise all changes will be permanently lost as soon as you switch to → another patch. ( P. 20) ZOOM 708II BASS...
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Page 20: Storing And Swapping Patches
[BANK/PATCH] indicator. The PRESET group cannot be selected as store target. If you press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key while a patch from the PRESET group is selected, the selection automatically changes to "A0" in the USER group. ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 21: Other Functions
If you press the [ Q ] foot switch, the phrase The actual operation depends on the TIME parameter set in step 3. played until the switch is pressed again is added to the sound. ● rS (Reverse): Reverse direction playback. ZOOM 708II BASS... - Page 22 [Q] foot switch [Q] foot switch To stop playback, press the [ ] foot switch. To turn the hold delay function off, push the expression pedal once more all the way down. The unit returns to the play mode. ZOOM 708II BASS...
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Page 23: Changing The Patch Call Method
The expression pedal functions as a pitch shifter. The effect type P-PIT (pedal pitch) of the MODULATION module is assigned to the (Pedal is inactive) pedal, and pitch can be adjusted. Even if another effect type is currently selected for the ZOOM 708II BASS... - Page 24 Press the [EDIT] key to activate the edit mode. MAX=10 Use the MODULE [ ] keys to select the TOTAL module. MIN=0 ZOOM 708II BASS...
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Page 25: Adjusting The Expression Pedal
The pedal goes back a little. • If the indication "ERROR" appears, return to step 2 and repeat the procedure. ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 26: Storing Rhythm Patterns And Samples As Part Of A Patch
[ ] key. The pattern here (intro, ending, other), the pattern playback continues to play until the [ ]key is pressed operation when switching patches will differ. again or until you switch to another patch. ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 27: Assigning A Sample To A Patch
Press the [PATCH SYNC] key so that the LED of the key is out. For details regarding playback mode, see p. 14. Use parameter knobs 1 – 3 to select the sample number, playback method, and playback level. ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 28: Using A Smartmedia Card (Utility Mode)
Use the TYPE [ ] keys to call up ● SP DEL (Delete sample) the desired function. Deletes a sample stored on a SmartMedia The utility mode comprises the following card. functions. ● FORMAT Formats a SmartMedia card card. ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 29: Utility Mode Functions
SmartMedia card from which to load, ] foot switches to select the then press [STORE/ desired bank (A – F) and patch EXECUTE] key. number (0 – 9) in the patch group. The indication "LOAD" appears on the display, ZOOM 708II BASS... - Page 30 The indication "SURE?" appears on the display. keep. To carry out the operation, press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key once more. The entire USER group of the 708II is stored on the SmartMedia card. When the process is completed, the unit reverts to play mode. ZOOM 708II BASS...
- Page 31 No special steps must be performed by the user for storing samples on a SmartMedia card. The indication "SURE?" appears on the display. Samples are stored automatically when the SmartMedia card is inserted and the sampler function is used. ZOOM 708II BASS...
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Page 32: All Initialize/Factory Recall
The contents of patches stored by the user will factory default condition. be lost when the defaults are restored. To cancel All Initialize/Factory Recall, press the [CANCEL/EXIT] key before step 2. ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 33: Effect Types And Parameters
1 – 8 This is an 8-band equalizer. There are three pages with Adjusts signal level after passing module. parameters. Use the [EDIT] key to switch between pages. ■PAGE 1 50Hz Parameter 1 -12 – 0 – 12 ZOOM 708II BASS... - Page 34 Use the [EDIT] key to switch between pages. Adjusts compressor sensitivity. ■PAGE 1 ENHANC Parameter 2 oF, 1 – 10 DECAY Parameter 1 1 – 30 Adjusts enhancer intensity. Adjusts tone variation speed. LEVEL Parameter 3 1 – 8 ZOOM 708II BASS...
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Page 35: Eq (Equalizer) Module
Parameter 3 ■PAGE 1 STANDARD STDSYN VARI Parameter 1 iA, UE, UA, oA ZOOM standard bass synthesizer sound. There are two Selects vowel variation. pages with parameters. Use the [EDIT] key to switch between pages. DECAY 1 – 30 Parameter 2 ■PAGE 1... -
Page 36: Modulation Module
Parameter 1 1 – 16 RATE Parameter 2 1 – 30 Selects the pedal pitch type. Depending on the type, the pitch differs when pushing the pedal down or when raising CLIP Parameter 3 0 – 10 ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 37: Dly/Rev (Delay/Reverb) Module
This module comprises various spatial effects including delay and reverb. TYPE 1 TYPE 2 HALL (Hall Reverb) ROOM (Room Reverb) This is a reverb effect which simulates the acoustics of a This is a reverb effect which simulates the acoustics of a concert hall. room. ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 38: Total Module
Sets minimum parameter value when expression pedal is fully raised. PDLMAX Parameter 3 0 – 10 Sets maximum parameter value when expression pedal is fully lowered. For details on how to set the pedal range for each patch, see p. 23. ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
AUX IN: miniature stereo 57 mm (H) phone jack (nominal input ◆ Weight 860 g (without batteries) level - 20 dBm, input impedance 20 kilohms) * 0 dBm = 0.775 Vrms * Design and specifications subject to change without notice. ZOOM 708II BASS... -
Page 40: Patch List
Bass solo sound with fuzz Box amp type sound NOFRET Lead fretless sound VOLUME LOWENH Low-enhanced sound LO-ENH VINPHA Phase sound with distortion PHASE SYNTH ZOOM original bass synthesizer sound STDSYN BANK b BANK E ARTIST VARIATION NAME PEDAL NAME PEDAL Patch Patch...