Altering The Sound Of A Patch (Edit Mode Operation); Patch Configuration; Basic Edit Mode Steps - Zoom BFX-708 Operation Manual

Altering the Sound of a Patch
The edit mode allows you to freely alter the parameters that make up a patch, so that you can create your own patches.
This section describes the operation steps.

Patch Configuration

Each patch of the BFX-708 consists of several effects (effect modules), as shown in the illustration below. A patch is
a combination of modules, each with their distinct parameter settings.
COMP•DIST
Within each module, there are several effects which are called effect types. For example. the REV (reverb) module
comprises effect types such as HALL, ROOM, and PP-DLY (ping-pong delay).
The elements that determine the sound of a patch are called effect parameters. Each module has several effect
parameters, whose value can be adjusted with the parameter knobs 1 - 3.
HINT HINT
Also within the same module, different effect types will have different parameters.

Basic Edit Mode Steps

1
In play mode, select the patch you want to
edit.
Patches for editing can be selected from either
the USER group or the PRESET group.
However, the PRESET group does not allow
storing. When you have altered a patch from the
PRESET group and want to store it, you must
select a location in the USER group.
2
Press the EDIT (CANCEL) key.
The BFX-708 switches to the edit mode.
Immediately after the edit mode is activated, the
TOTAL module will be selected.
PATCH NAME
TOTAL
Currently
Currently ON module:
selected module:
LED is lit
LED flashes
COMP•DIST ZNR/EQ MOD REV TOTAL
Currently OFF module:
LED is out
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Patch
ZNR EQ
BANK PATCH
BOTH EDITED
( VALUE )
BANK PATCH
PEDAL
BOTH EDITED
( VALUE )
Play mode:
When any module ON/OFF state,
effect type, or parameter value was
changed, a dot (.) appears here.
This indicates that the patch was
edited.
Edit mode:
When currently displayed
parameter was changed,
a dot (.) appears here.
(Edit Mode Operation)
SAMPLER
AMP SIM MOD REV
3
Use the MODULE
module you want to edit.
Modules are switched in the following order,
and the respective module LED is flashing.
COMP•
EQ
ZNR
DIST PAGE 1 PAGE 2
COMP•DIST ZNR/EQ ZNR/EQ
Red Orange Red
The display shows the effect type currently
selected for that module. If the currently
selected module is OFF, the indication "-oFF-"
is shown on the display.
PATCH NAME
Effect type
4
To change the effect type, use the TYPE
(BANK) / keys.
For details on effect types and parameters for
each module, see page 17 - 20.
PATCH LEVEL
/ keys to select the
EQ
MOD
REV TOTAL
ZNR/EQ MOD REV TOTAL
Green Red Red Red
BANK PATCH
BOTH EDITED
( VALUE )
Shown if selected effect
can be controlled by pedal
TYPE
(BANK)
( GROUP )
PEDAL
PEDAL
Green
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