Amp Simulator Settings; Setting Up The Playback Equipment; Selecting The Amp Simulator Type - Zoom GFX-707 Operation Manual

Amp Simulator Settings

The GFX-707 incorporates an amp simulator that recreates the sound of a guitar amplifier or speaker enclosure. This
section explains how to set up the amp simulator.

Setting Up the Playback Equipment

To get the best out of the amp simulator, the playback equipment must be set up correctly.
Proceed as described below. After power-up, the GFX-707 is always set up for use with a guitar
amplifier. When a guitar amplifier is used exclusively, the following steps are not necessary.
1
In play mode, press the EDIT (CANCEL)
key.
2
Press the MODULE
until the TOTAL module LED is lit.
MODULE
COMP•DIST
( ON/OFF )
3
Press the TYPE (BANK)
repeatedly, until the indication "DIRLOD"
appears on the display.
PATCH NAME
TYPE
(BANK)
( GROUP )
4
Turn parameter knob 3.
As soon as you turn parameter knob 3, the
display indication changes to "AMPMOD" (amp
simulator mode). This is the parameter for
selecting the type of amp simulator.
PATCH NAME
PARM3 knob

Selecting the Amp Simulator Type

Use the AMP SIM knob to select one of the following amp simulator types. When the knob is
operated, the name of the currently selected type is shown on the display, and the indication
A or b appears on the BANK/PATCH indicator.
• OFF
Amp simulator is turned off.
• COMBO A, b
This is a combo type amplifier simulation. The
"b" position will result in a stronger cabinet
sound.
• BRIGHT A, b
This is a combo type amplifier simulation with
a bright sound character. The "b" position will
result in a stronger cabinet sound.
8
/ keys repeatedly,
ZNR/EQ MOD REV TOTAL
/ keys
BANK PATCH
BOTH EDITED
( VALUE )
BANK PATCH
BOTH EDITED
( VALUE )
5
Continue to use parameter knob 3 to
select one of the following settings.
Choose the setting that best matches your
setup.
• GFX-707 is connected to a guitar amplifier
AP
• GFX-707 is connected to line level equipment
such as a mixer, or used with headphones
Ln
When "AP" is selected, the amp simulator can
be used to simulate cabinet sound also when
using the guitar amplifier at low levels. When
"Ln" is selected, characteristics are optimized
for recording.
PARM3 knob
6
Press the EDIT (CANCEL) key once more.
The unit returns to the play mode. The AMPMOD
parameter setting applies to all patches.
The AMPMOD parameter is reset to "AP"
NOTE
when the GFX-707 is turned off.
• STACK A, b
This is a stack type
amplifier simulation. The
"b" position will result in
a stronger cabinet sound.
• FL STK A, b
This is a triple-decker stack type amplifier
simulation. The "b" position will result in a
stronger cabinet sound.
BOTH EDITED
( VALUE )
STACK
BRIGHT
COMBO
FL STK
OFF
AMP SIM
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