Operation Manual
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1. Rhythm A BANK PATCH Barn Display tedster 8Beat1 BEAT I 8Beat2 GREAT 2 8Beat3 REAT 3 8BeatShuffle GSHUFL 16Beat1 6 BEAT I 16Beat2 IGJERT 2 PES 16Beat3 I6JERT 3 16BeatShuffle IE5HFL 3 4 374 6 8Rock 6 8 5 4 524 5 4Rock SZF 2 Rock nRoll Rink I Rock nRoll2 R aR 2 Rock1 ROCK Rock2 ROCK HardRock1 HAR fi Rock HardRock2 HARD 2 pattems Metal METAL Metal2 METAL 2 Thrash THRASH Punk PUNK Pop1 POP Pop2 POP e Dance1 JANCE l Dance2 JANCE 2 Dance3 JANCE 3 Funk FUNK _ oe Funk2 FUNK 2 Ballad BALLAD I Ballad2 BALLAD 2 Blues1 ALUES I Blues2 ALUES 2 Country CONTRY BossaNova BOSSA Jazz JAZZ I Jazz2 JAZZ 2 Other Reggae REGGAE genres Ska SKA Latin1 LATIN l Latin2 LATIN 2 Metronome triple METRO 3 Metronome quadruple METRO 4 Metronome quintuple METRO 5 1 1 Metronome no beat METRO uolyesadQ spo ed Saydyed 0 Bulus s 7 uolyes9dCQ epoyy eld Saude 0 uues fl O Using the Sampler Function The GFX 707 also incorporates a sampler that allows recording for up to 6 seconds This can be used not only to record guitar sounds but also for external sources such as a CD player The data are stored in the memory of the unit and can be played easily using the foot switches A recorded phrase can also be played at half the original speed without2. Parameter 2 FB 0 10 TYPE 1 Adjusts feedback amount This is a reverb effect which simulates the acoustics of a concert Parameter 3 MIX 0 30 Zz 03 hall Adjusts effect mix TYPE 1 and 2 parameters are identical Parameter 1 TIME 1 30 TYPE 4 Ss eee Adjusts reverb duration reverb time This is a combined delay and hall effect Parameter 2 TONE 0 10 TYPE 4 and 5 parameters are identical Adjusts effect tone Parameter 1 DLYTIM 1 50 Parameter 3 MIX 0 30 O3 Adjusts delay time in 10 ms steps Adjusts effect mix Parameter 2 DLYMIX 0 15 ET Adjusts delay mix AGE ROOM Parameter 3 REVMIX 0 15 03 This is a reverb effect which simulates the acoustics of a room Adjusts reverb mix TYPE 3 PP DLY Ping Pong Delay TYPE 5 DLYROM Delay Room This is a ping pong delay effect with a duration of up to 1 5 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 Ss1 WLIed pue s d y fi slajewesed pue sad y LU 20 JAM Jam Play This is a special effect that lets you record a guitar phrase during play and reproduce it in various ways Parameter 1 STYLE nM rS SC 3 Selects playback method for recorded phrase nM Normal Play in normal direction rS Rever
3. uoiyesadQ spoy ed Saydyed 0 Buruaz uolyes9dQ apoyy eld Saude 0 uues fl Using the Bypass Mute and Tuner Function The GFX 707 incorporates an auto chromatic tuner for guitars To use the tuner function the built in effects must be bypassed temporarily turned off or muted original sound and effect sound turned off 1 To set the GFX 707 to the bypass mute mode press and immediately release both V A foot switches in play mode The indication BYPASS will appear on the display and the BANK PATCH indicator shows SAMPLER Release immediately BANK PATCH BYPASS _ _ CAT EDTEDE maue While the GFX 707 is in the bypass condition the amp simulator is also off and the expression pedal works as a volume pedal By pressing both V A foot switches for at least 1 second and then releasing them the GFX 707 is set to the mute condition The indication MUTE will appear on the display and the BANK PATCH indicator shows Press and release after at least 1 second W PLAY STOP BYPASS RECORD le TUNER BANK PATCH MIIT E IILI I TON a DT VALUE The indication on the BANK PATCH indicator shows that the tuner is in the input standby condition 2 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 A A C D d E G G A AO Ct f 0 pti gO
4. e Using the auto tuner I p 10 e Using hold delay reverse playback e Practicing with the built in rhythm and scratch playback I amp F P 21 pattern pap 11 os OM Pao aa SWS RUS cn sa eb eSie Se se dee Si eae Moiese euis de sei eee Ne He celes beets se se Waa sive ca ceie eeu siia se sede eSiWk ese cede eeNSWa se nei RE Ueie He Seeiwe selva se Wedeaeuevese setaeeuseeses 7 feld 8 487 epins noii sBuljes soyejnwis awy fl 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 9 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 5 Continue to use parameter knob 3 to key select one of the following settings Choose the setting that best matches your 2 Press the MODULE lt gt keys repeatedly setup until the TOTAL module LED is lit e GFX 707 is connected to a guitar amplifier lt moue gt b H4 j C a MOD CRE ED e GFX 707 is connected to line level equipment aa Ar such as a mixer or used with headphones Ln 3 Press the TYPE BANK W A keys repeatedly until th
5. Use PARM 3 knob to adjust the volume Expression pedal on off switching is not performed properly e Readjusting the pedal may correct the problem Readjust pedal as described on page 23 GFX 707 Specifications Effect Programs Output 48 types 43 effects 4 amp simulator settings ZNR 4 modules amp simulator ZNR Maximum recording time 6 seconds Playback speed control lt MOD and REV modules are temporarily turned off when sampler function is used gt USER 6 banks x 5 30 rewritable with store PRESET 6 banks x 5 30 Total 60 patches Sampling Frequency 31 25 kHz 20 bit 64 times oversampling 20 bit 128 times oversampling Effect Modules Sampler Function Display Power Supply Patch Memory A D Conversion D A Conversion Weight Combined line headphone output Standard stereo phone jack maximum output level 3 dBm with output load impedance of 10 kilohms or higher 6 position alphanumeric LED display 2 position 7 segment LED display AC adapter available separately 9 V DC center minus 300 mA ZOOM AD 0006 Batteries IEC R6 size AA x 4 Continuous operation approx 14 hours with alkaline batteries External Dimensions 235 mm W x 189 mm D x 54 mm H 740 g without batteries Design and specifications subject to change without notice 7X yl FC DSP ZOOM original ZFx 2 Input Guitar input standard mono phone jack 0 dBm 0 7
6. Adjusts effect depth when pushing the pedal down or when raising it differs Parameter 2 RATE 1 30 EN Pedal Pedal Adjusts modulation speed 2 E minimum value maximum value Parameter 3 CLIP 0 10 P PIT 1 100 cent Original sound only Adjusts modulation waveform clip Larger values result in more TYPE 2 Original sound only 100 cent intense modulation 3 DOUBLING Detune DRY 4 Detune DRY DOUBLING TYPE 6 A PAN Auto Pan 5 0 cent 1 octave This stereo panning effect periodically moves the sound back and 6 1 octave O cent forth between the right and left channel 7 0 cent 2 octaves Parameter 1 WIDTH 0 10 8 2 octaves 0 cent Adjusts effect width 9 1 octave DRY 1 octave DRY Parameter 2 RATE 1 30 2 10 1 octave DRY 1 octave DRY Adjusts modulation speed 11 700 cent DRY 500 cent DRY Parameter 3 CLIP 0 10 12 500cent DRY 700 cent DRY ae 13 co 0 Hz DRY 1 octave Adjusts modulation waveform clip 14 ee o0 0 Hz DRY TYPE 7 A WAH Auto Wah 15 20 0 Hz DRY 1 octave DRY This effect gives a varying wah sound that depends on the 16 Froctave t DRY ee H2 DRY picking intensity Parameter 1 POSI AF bF Parameter 2 TONE 0 10 Adjusts effect tone ZOOM GFX 707 Regardless of the MODE parameter setting of the PEDAL cop module SF p 20 this effect type causes the same TYPE 16 ECHO operation as UP This effect produces a soft e
7. batteries compartment cover GFX 707 rear O EET Adjacent batteries are inserted with ak opposite polarity Battery D R compartment Q AN cover xX Z Z Tab e batteries or by an AC adapter To use the unit 3 Close the battery compartment cover If the indication BATT appears on the display during battery powered operation the batteries are exhausted Replace all four batteries with fresh ones PATCH NAME BATT l l e f the unit is not to be powered from batteries for an extended period remove the batteries from the battery compartment Otherwise battery fluid may leak and cause damage to the unit e An AC adapter is not supplied with the unit ZOOM GFX 707 O Getting Connected Monaural cable 7 zi Guitar amplifier INPUT pcsv AUX IN 300mA eee a kg Pee ZOOM CORPORATION joa MADE IN JAPAN m e ce Monaural cable Guitar suolyese dad p Headphones AC adapter 1 Use a monaural cable to connect the guitar to the INPUT jack of the GFX 707 At this time the amplifier power switch and the power switch of the GFX 707 should be OFF POWER ON OFF 2 Use a monaural cable to connect the OUTPUT jack of the GFX 707 to the input of the amplifier HIN stereo sound from stereo effects Use a stereo go Y cable to connect the OUTPUT jack to the two amplifiers fan By using two amplifiers yo
8. lt gt keys to cause the PEDAL module LED to flash When wishing to control a parameter with the expression pedal the parameter must first be assigned to the pedal in edit mode 2 Use the parameter knob 1 to select the assign target for the expression pedal Parameter 1 of the PEDAL module is the ASSIGN parameter The following targets can be selected VL Volume dS COMPeDIST module Md MOD module rv REV module When a module to which the pedal is assigned is called up the indication Pd appears on the BANK PATCH indicator The parameter that is actually controlled is predetermined for every effect type in the module This parameter is indicated by a pedal mark in the description on pages 17 through 20 3 Use parameter knob 2 to select the way the parameter changes when the pedal is moved Parameter 2 is the MODE parameter that determines the range and direction of the change caused by the expression pedal Available settings are UP dn Down Hi High Lo Low Parameter value Maximum value Value programmed A 4 in patch Minimum value i gt eA E Store the patch and return to the play mode Verify that the module to which the pedal was assigned is ON ZOOM GFX 707 using the expression pedal as a volume pedal see the explanation of the MINVOL parameter in the PEDAL volume pg P 20 gt For information on the volume change when 5 while the stored patch is selecte
9. parameter setting is reset to off when the GFX 707 is turned off and on again When Bank Hold is activated repeatedly pressing A foot switch will switch patches only within the current bank as shown below coco gt gt D dD Ta Inthe Bank Hold condition the bank can still be switched with the TYPE BANK V A keys e To return to the original setting set the BNKHLD parameter to oF ZOOM GFX 707 Altering the Sound of a Patch cit mode operation 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 9 Patch Configuration Each patch of the GFX 707 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 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 Also within the same module different effect types will have different parameters on Basic Edit Mode Steps In play mode select the patch you want to 3 Use the MODULE lt gt keys to select the edit module you
10. Adjusts effect mix ratio TYPE 2 V CHO Vintage Chorus This chorus effect is characterized by warm and smooth sound Parameter 1 DEPTH 0 10 Adjusts effect depth Parameter 2 RATE 1 30 E Adjusts modulation speed Parameter 3 MIX 0 30 2 Adjusts effect mix ratio bF MOD gt COMP DIST Parameter 2 RESO 1 10 Adjusts wah effect intensity Parameter 3 SENS 10 1 1 10 2 Adjusts sensitivity Negative values result in downward wah TYPE 8 P WAH Pedal Wah This effect lets you control wah with the expression pedal Parameter 1 POSI AF bF Selects connection order of COMPe DIST module and MOD module Parameter 2 FREQ 1 10 E Adjusts wah effect center frequency Parameter 3 DIRMIX 0 10 2 Adjusts original sound mix cp For the MODE parameter of the PEDAL module U3 p 20 Hi and Lo is equivalent to dn TYPE 9 STEP TYPE 3 FLANGE Flanger sjajewesed pue s d L y o 18 This effect produces a unique undulating sound a isa He i k step like ae Paes Parameter 1 DEPTH 0 10 arameter Adjusts effect depth ajusts deh TRTE sees pr Parameter 2 RATE 1 30 02 arameter 2 j i Adjusts modulation speed Adjusts modulation speed Parameter 3 RESO oid Parameter 3 FB 10 10 Adjusts feedback level Increasing this value in the plus
11. any type of digital control device the GFX 707 included electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage e Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth to clean the GFX 707 If necessary slightly moisten the cloth Do not use abrasive cleanser wax or solvents such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol since these may dull the finish or damage the surface Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference ZOOM GFX 707 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 e Large variety of built in effects Four separate effect modules single combined effects can be used at the same time together with uolonpo ju p ZNR Zoom Noise Reduction and the built in amp simulator Effects include analog distortion various modulation effects such as chorus and flanger and reverberation effects such as reverb and delay In total you have a choice of 48 types of effects e 60 immediately usable patches A combination of effect modules and parameter settings stored in memory is called a patch The GFX 707 has room for 30 patches that are read only and 30 that can be freely modified by the user So you have a total of 60 patches readily available Patches are organized in banks A F 0 5 each with
12. ease of a compact effect device D In play mode select the patch whose sound you want to alter and operate the parameter knob 1 3 The types of parameters assigned to the knobs are as follows po of distortion and compressor effects Depth of chorus and flanger intensity For some effects echo amount D O O Reverb and echo amount PARM1 knob PARM2 knob PARMS knob COMPeDIST MOD REV cp The actual parameter that is adjusted depends on the patch e For a detailed explanation of Easy Edit I p 13 e For full fledged editing Sp p 15 4 Storing the adjusted effect sound patch a Press the STORE key The GFX 707 goes into store standby mode If the store location is not specified the original bank patch number is selected If a patch from the PRESET group was edited the store location A1 will be selected If required use the TYPE BANk V A keys and the V A foot switches to specify the patch D Confirm the store action by pressing the STORE key Move back and forth once more The patch is stored and the unit automatically reverts to play mode To cancel the store action press the EDIT CANCEL key instead of the STORE key in step D e For a detailed explanation of storing a patch pg P 16 5 Using other handy functions e Using the Amp Simulator pap P 8 e Practicing while listening to a CD Push down all the way or other source pa P 12
13. makes an electric guitar sound like an acoustic guitar This is a combination of compressor and distortion Parameter 1 TOP 1 10 O1 TAD N aE CMP FZ Compressor Fuzz Adjusts characteristic sound of acoustic guitar strings _ o Parameter 2 BODY 1 10 This is a combination of compressor and fuzz Adjusts body resonance TYPE 8 OD1 Overdrive 1 Parameter 3 LEVEL i 1 8 This effect produces a dry overdrive sound TYPE 8 16 Adjusts volume level after passing COMP DIST module parameters are identical TYPE 2 CMP FS Compressor fast Parameter 1 GAIN 1 30 Ot This is a fast attack compressor Adjusts distortion intensity TYPE 2 and 3 parameters are identical Parameter 2 TONE 0 10 Parameter 1 COLOR FL Ft bt Adjusts tonal quality Selects sound character Parameter 3 LEVEL 1 8 FL Flat Clean sound with flat characteristics Adjusts volume level after passing COMP DIST module Ft Fat Clean Clean sound with prominent midrange TYPES P bt Bright Clean sound with vivid mid high range TYPE 9 SPN NMA Parameter 2 COMP oF 1 10 O1 This effect produces an overdrive sound with a pronounced cabinet character Adjusts depth of compressor effect oF means that effect is TYPE 10 DIST2 Distortion 2 disabled Parameter 3 LEVEL 1 8 This effect produces a dry distortion sound Adjusts volume level after passing COMPsDIST module TYPE 11 DIST2 Distortion 2 TYPE 3 CMP SL Compressor slow This effect produces a strong disto
14. parameters with the expression pedal see page 22 ZOOM GFX 707 Pressing V foot switch causes one play run from start Using the Jam Play Function Besides its regular sampler the GFX 707 incorporates a Jam Play feature that records and plays a guitar phrase of up to 2 seconds This allows hold delay and the phrase can also be played in reverse The direction and speed of playback can be controlled with the expression pedal letting you achieve a scratch effect such as used by DJs To use Jam Play select a patch for which the effect type of the REV module is set to JAM and set the STYLE parameter playback method and TRG GT parameter foot switch function as desired 1 Select the patch to use with Jam Play 2 Activate edit mode and select JAM as effect type for the REV module n gt p 15 Verify that the REV module is ON Turn parameter knob 1 and select the STYLE parameter playback method for recorded phrase nM Normal Play in normal direction rS Reverse Play in reverse direction SC Scratch Use expression pedal to play with scratch type effect From center position pedal controls either forward or reverse playback meee a Play in normal direction Ex e Ped Play in reverse direction a ae PEE Recorded phrase 4 When the STYLE parameter is set to nM Normal or rS Reverse use parameter knob 1 to set the TRG GT parameter trigger g
15. perform on off switching with a lighter touch push the key ata somewhat higher position of the pedal feo The point where the STORE key is pressed in esosesessoesessssseseuseossossesososeososeessessesseseossossesesosessossesssssesseseee 23 lep d uolsseidxy y Buysnipy e994 Auojoe4 ezieru ivf Troubleshooting e Is suitable AC adapter connected and power switch set to ON ed Make connections as described in Getting Connected and turn power on e Is instrument connected correctly to INPUT jack and playback equipment to OUTPUT jack J Make connections as described in Getting Connected e Is shielded cable defective Ls Try using another cable e Is amplifier turned on Are level controls for No sound or very low instrument and amplifier set to proper values volume Turn amplifier on and adjust volume to proper level e Is GFX 707 set to mute condition Cancel the mute condition e Is OUTPUT knob turned down L J Set OUTPUT knob to proper position e Is expression pedal raised L For some patches the expression pedal controls the volume Set it to a suitable position Sound of CD player or other equipment connected to INPUT jack is not heard sampling is not carried out e Is output level of CD player set to appropriate position ata Adjust level Rhythm pattern is not played e Is rhythm volume turned down
16. sequence to show the elapsed time b COMP DIST ZNR EQ 5 TOTAL a eet Elapsed 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 time seconds To terminate the recording press the V foot switch Recording stops and playback immediately starts from the beginning During playback the indication PLAY is shown on the display PLAY If no steps are taken after starting to record ZOOM GFX 707 recording will terminate automatically after 6 seconds and playback starts 7 Use the W A foot switches and MODULE keys to control playback stop rewind fast forward MODULE 4 key rewind MODULE gt key fast forward lt MODULE P V TYPE BANK G gt N 1 Group Pushing both keys returns to start of sample SAMPLER SAMPLER W play stop BYPAS3 _ RECORD lt a TUNE A foot switch TYPE BANK A key start a new recording V foot switch TYPE BANK key play stop The controls operate as shown at left When using the controls you can think of the sampler function as a kind of tape recorder 8 To turn off the sampler and return to the play mode press the SAMPLER key again SAMPLER J 9 e The sampler function cannot be used at the cop same time as the rhythm function or the Jam Play function While using the sampler function the MOD module and REV module included in a patch cannot be used These modules are set to off regardless of what the original sett
17. 75 Vrms Nominal input level 20 dBm input z impedance 470 kilohms Also serves as AUX IN for standard stereo phone jack A A A P P P 77 P A P a CATCH US ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg 2 10 2 Miyanishi cho Fuchu shi Tokyo 183 0022 Japan PHONE 042 369 7116 FAX 042 369 7115 IF YOU CAN Printed in Japan 707 5000
18. F F Gpe B h F FO 10 teoessessesesesessesoeosessossesoeoeesssesessoesessseseossosoesosoeeosesessossessseseseseee 3 When the display shows the desired note perform fine tuning until the center module LED lights up b y Ci ComPeDist ZNR EQ MOD REV TOTAL When pitch is low When pitch is high these LEDs light up these LEDs light up When pitch is correct this LED lights up 4 To change the reference pitch of the tuner press the TYPE BANK W A keys The current reference pitch is briefly shown on the display The default setting after power on is 440HZ center A 440 Hz PATCH NAME 40H27 Reference pitch name 5 While the reference pitch is shown you can change the pitch by pressing the TYPE BANK V A keys The available setting range is 435HZ 445HZ in 1 Hz steps When the GFX 707 is turned off and on again it will be reset to 440HZ PATCH NAME YYBHZ V TYPE BANK Se PATCH NAME 44 IH 6 Pressing one of the V A foot switches returns to the play mode ZOOM GFX 707 Playing With Rhythm Accompaniment The GFX 707 incorporates various realistic rhythms using a PCM sound source There are 45 different rhythm patterns from which you can choose This is great not only for parts practice but also for simple play sessions 1 To activate a rhythm pattern press the RHYTHM key in play mode bypass mute mode or edit mode Rhythm pla
19. Mode Operation 15 Patch Configuration scecscccccccccccccccccccccccccccceccsees 15 Basic Edit Mode Steps eecccecccccecccccccccccccccccccccsces 15 Storing and Copying Patches ceccccccccccccccccccccccccccces 16 Effect Types and Parameters ecssccccsccccccccccccccccee 17 COMPeDIST compressor distortion module seeeesecessecesceces 17 ZNR EQ Zoom Noise Reduction Equalizer modules eeecccececceees 17 MOD modulation module ccscccccccccccccccccccccccccccce 18 REV Reverb Module eecsecccccccccccccccccccccccccceccsees 19 TOTAL Module ecccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccs 20 PEDAL module cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccces 20 Using the Jam Play Function ceseeeccccccccccccccccce 21 Controlling an Effect With the Pedal cccccscccccccccecee 22 All Initialize Factory Recall sccccccccccccccccccccccceee 23 Adjusting the Expression Pedal escccccccccccccccceee 23 Troubleshooting GFX 707 Specifications SNOLLNWO3Yd ALASVS ANY zovsn f USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented The meanings of these symbols are as follows This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters If AN users ignore this symbol and handle the Warning device the wrong way serious injury or death could result This symbol indicates expl
20. STORE key once more Storing is carried out and the unit returns to the play mode To abort the store process press the EDIT CANCEL key before step 3 from the PRESET group was selected and the STORE key is pressed the store target automatically becomes A1 Change the bank patch number as required When store copy is carried out the previous patch in the target is overwritten erased If that patch was edited its contents cannot be restored However it is possible to restore a selected patch or all patches from the USER group amp gt P 23 to the factory defaults e The PRESET group is read only If a patch ZOOM GFX 707 Effect Types and Parameters In this section all effect types and parameters of the GFX 707 are explained Parameters that are the same for several effects are explained in detail only the first time they appear The mark indicates that this parameter can be assigned to the expression pedal I gt p 22 The 1 3 marks indicate parameters that can be controlled with the parameter knobs 1 3 in play mode COMP DIST compressor distortion module In addition to various distortion effects such as overdrive and fuzz this module contains a clean compressor and acoustic guitar simulator TYPE 1 ACOSIM Acoustic simulator TYPE 6 CMP DS Compressor Distortion This effect
21. VE 1 10 Adjusts tr molo sp ed Adjusts attack curve Parameter 2 CHORAT 1 30 Adjusts modulation speed of chorus effect AGEE FILTER Parameter 3 CHOMIX 0 30 2 This effect tracks the picking action and controls filter opening Adjust chorus sound mix accordingly EE RINVIB Ring Modulator Vibrato Parameter 1 POSI AF bF Selects connection order of COMP DIST module and MOD ee is a combined ait edhe and pe effect module arameter 1 1 Parameter 2 TIME 1 30 02 Adjusts ring modulation effect frequency Adjusts attack speed Parameter 2 VIBRAT 1 30 a Parameter 3 MIX 0 30 Adjusts vibrato effect speed Sets the adjustable filter range Parameter 3 VIBDEP 0 10 2 It is recommended to use the filter effect only with single Adjusts vibrato effect depth notes DOJ VIBE This is a vibrato effect LAGER DELAY Parameter 1 DEPTH 1 30 This is a ping pong delay with a delay time of up to 500 ms Adjusts effect depth milliseconds Parameter 2 RATE 1 30 E Parameter 1 TIME 1 50 Adjusts effect speed Adjusts delay time in 10 ms steps Parameter 3 BAL 0 30 2 Parameter 2 FB 0 10 Adjusts balance between effect sound and direct sound Adjusts feedback amount Higher values result in more delay repetitions Parameter 3 RANGE 1 10 02 REV Reverb module Besides reverb and delay effects this module also contains sophisticated jam effects using latest sampling technology
22. ZOOM GFX7TO GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR Operation Manual D USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cececcccccccccccceee 2 Introduction cccccccccccccccc ccc cece ccc ccccccccccccccccces 3 Naming of Parts ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccces G Front Panel eccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccscccccce 4 Rear Panel ecccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccscccccce 4 Preparations cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccces 4 Inserting the Batteries eoccsccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccce 4 Getting Connected scceeccccccccccccccecccccccccccsccccscese 5 Quick Guide Let s Play cccsccccccccccccccccccccccscces Amp Simulator SettingS sccccccccccccccccccccccccccees 8 Setting Up the Playback Equipment sesesesesesesososososoooooe 8 Selecting the Amp Simulator Type scccccccccccccccccccccccccces 8 Listening to Patches Play Mode Operation eesseeeseees Q Panel Display in Play Mode eccccccccccccccccccccccccccccceceee 9 Selecting a Patch eecceccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccscess J Using the Bypass Mute and Tuner Function eecececccccseeeeceee 10 Playing With Rhythm Accompaniment eeccecccccccccccccsccccceee 11 Using the Sampler FUNCtion cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccece 12 Using the Easy Edit Function cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccs 13 Reserving the Next Patch DIRECT LOAD cccccccccccccccececeee 14 Fixing the Bank BANK HOLD eeccccccccccccccccccccccccccccs 14 Altering the Sound of a Patch Edit
23. anations A about dangerous matters If users ignore this symbol and handle the Caution device the wrong way bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard free use of the GFX 707 e Power requirements A Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high we recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible Warning When powering the unit from a battery use only an alkaline type AC adapter operation e Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC 300 mA and is equipped with a center minus plug Zoom AD 0006 The use of an adapter other than the specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard e Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter e When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull at the cable When not using the unit for an extended period disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet Battery operation Use four conventional IEC R6 size AA batteries alkaline e The GFX 707 cannot be used for recharging Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure you choose the correct type e When not using the unit for an extended period remove the batteries from the unit e If battery leakage has occurred wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals
24. atch name on the display are flashing but the sound does not change yet This shows that the unit is waiting for confirmation from the user T OB A A To confirm the patch change press both V A foot switches at the same time The BANK PATCH indicator and display indication stop flashing and the sound of the new patch becomes active AN paren uoa BANK PATCH Bypass n iioa ae un aa aom ian a Confirm To return to the original operation mode set Yy the DIRLOD parameter to on e The DIRECT LOAD setting is stored automatically by the unit There is no need to perform any steps for storing J Fixing the Bank BANK HOLD In play mode you can fix the bank so that only patches within that bank are switched In play mode press the EDIT CANCEL key Use the MODULE lt p keys to cause the TOTAL module LED to light up Use the TYPE BANK V A keys to cause the indication DIRLOD Direct Load to appear on the display Vr awd PATCH NAME QS WIRLUD on Saw Turn parameter knob 2 As soon as you operate parameter knob 2 the display indication changes to BNKHLD Bank Hold This parameter determines whether the bank is fixed in play mode or not The default setting is oF PARM2 knob O PN HL T ae aA 5 Keep on turning parameter knob 2 until the BANK PATCH indicator shows on 6 Press the EDIT CANCEL key once more The unit returns to the play mode The BNKHLD
25. atches in play mode press one of the V A foot switches Pressing the W foot switch moves to the next lower patch and pressing the A foot switch moves to the next higher patch For example if you press the A foot switch repeatedly the unit will switch patches banks and groups as follows USER group A gt Ae AS b 1 ES Econ ae PRESET group G G2 ASJ gt Liy SS Econo ae Fon a 7 2 To directly switch the bank use the TYPE BANK W A keys This allows you to move to the next lower or next higher bank To quickly move to a patch stored at a distant ZOOM GFX 707 location use the TYPE BANK W A keys together with the V A foot switches This is not possible while playing a rhythm It is also possible to set up the unit so that only patches from the USER group or from the PRESET group are switched To do this press both TYPE BANK V A keys together With each push the group from which patches can be selected is toggled as follows USER group Both groups only ae gt Ae 02 Y TYPE BANK A V TYPE BANK A CC If you plan to use several patches in a song copying them to continuous numbers in the USER group will make them easy to call up For information on copying patches RF P 16 e You can also set up the unit to reserve a patch and switch to it only after you confirm the selection For details 35 p 14 PRESET group only
26. ate mode tS Trigger One Shot bs JJJ swe Senate WGN aTe d 5 d Pressing W foot switch during play stops play ZOOM GFX 707 Pressing W foot switch causes loop play tL Trigger Loop PIRE Peai cs ey Pressing W foot switch during play stops play r 1 1 OO GS Gate One Shot Peer AAN D A Wi so i p K N ay as While Y foot switch is Releasing V foot switch pressed one play run from start is performed GL Gate Loop PIPP stops play WA While Y foot switch is pressed loop play from start is performed Releasing W foot switch stops play rS Retrigger One Shot Prien eee Pressing V foot switch causes one play run from start Pressing V foot switch during play to restart from beginning When the STYLE parameter is set to SC this parameter has no effect 5 Move to the PEDAL module and assign the expression pedal to the REV module 13 p 22 6 Store the patch and return to the play mode uoljoun Aejq wef ay BuisN p epad eu YUM 19043 Ue Sunonuoo f In play mode when a patch where JAM Play can be used is selected the REV and PEDAL module LEDs are flashing 7 Push down the expression pedal fully The GFX 707 enters the Jam Play mode and goes into the recording standby condition The indication JP is shown on the BANK PATCH indicator 8 While pl
27. aying your instrument press the A foot switch when you want to start recording As opposed to the regular sampler function the signal recorded for Jam Play always is processed by the currently selected effects 9 To stop recording midway press the V foot switch Alternatively after 2 seconds recording stops automatically 10 Use the foot switch or the expression pedal to control play stop of the recorded phrase The function of the W foot switch and expression pedal depends on the STYLE parameter and TRG GT parameter setting When nM or rS is selected as STYLE parameter the expression pedal can be used to adjust the level of the playback signal To record and play a new phrase repeat steps 8 10 11 To terminate the Jam Play mode push the expression pedal once more fully down or press the EDIT CANCEL key Also after terminating the Jam Play mode the most recent recorded phrase is temporarily retained by the unit and can be used again when a patch is selected for which Jam Play is enabled If Jam Play is enabled for both patches it is also possible to switch between patches while playing the recorded phrase When the regular sampler is used or when the unit is turned off the phrase is cleared Controlling an Effect With the Pedal The expression pedal of the GFX 707 can be used to control the volume or parameters of the COMPe DIST MOD and REV modules in real time 1 In edit mode use the MODULE
28. b This is a triple decker stack type amplifier This is a combo type amplifier simulation with simulation The b position will result in a a bright sound character The b position will stronger cabinet sound result in a stronger cabinet sound 8 seeiebivevestediessedvestdcieiescesbscdeeecductesdsrieserssseresiesrssnssedsebeveeneuieciseverbesevesuerestesisttbeerstecisbiesreenseecrbereoteeiesieseestueresbbers steed Shak EE Listening to Patches Play Mode Operation The condition where you call up patches stored in the memory of the GFX 707 and use them for playing your instrument is called play mode This is the condition the unit is in when you turn the power on The various operations possible in play mode are described in this section 9 EZTELA In play mode the panel shows the following information Bank A F 0 5 Banks A Play mode display indication Module LED corresponds to modules that are ON in currently selected patch are lit For patches where moving the PEDAL status LED is lit F are for the USER group and banks Patch name 0 5 are for the PRESET group PATCH NAME BANK PATCH H rl CI lt Patch number 1 5 LIWN LIN I iL When a dot is shown here an effect parameter has been changed When a dot is shown here patches can be selected from either the USER group or the PRESET group the pedal will change the effect 9 Selecting a Patch 1 To switch p
29. carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid e While using the unit the battery compartment cover should be closed e Environment AX Avoid using your GFX 707 in environments where it will be gt exposed to Caution e Extreme temperature e High humidity or moisture e Excessive dust or sand e Excessive vibration or shock e Handling A Since the GFX 707 is a precision electronic device avoid applying excessive force to the switches and buttons Also Caution take care not to drop the unit and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure e Alterations A Never open the case of the GFX 707 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the Caution i unit e Connecting cables and input and output jacks A You should always turn off the power to the GFX 707 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any Caution cables Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the GFX 707 Usage Precautions e Electrical interference For safety considerations the GFX 707 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device and protection from external interference However equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the GFX 707 as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely With
30. changing the pitch This is convenient for example to study how a fast guitar phrase played by a pro 1 Connect the recording source to the INPUT jack of the GFX 707 SS EEE oo ERREN OCOC CD player ZM pa m PI ae ZOOM CORPORATION m MADE IN JAPAN CE be sure to set the OUTPUT knob to the zero position If a cable is plugged in or unplugged while the OUTPUT knob is turned up shock noise may damage the speaker y Before making or changing any connections 2 To activate the sampler function press the SAMPLER key in play mode The sampler goes into the recording standby mode and the display shows the following information je DURE t t Input source Play mode Turn parameter knob 1 to select BP GFX 707 effects are not used for recording or EF GFX 707 effects are used for recording 4 Turn parameter knob 2 to select NML normal playback speed or SLW slow playback speed at half tempo without changing pitch PATCH NAME HP WML PARM knob 2 gt PATCH NAME IP Sth Push the A foot switch and start playback of the external source CD player or similar you want to record or play the phrase you want to record 2 In this mode the expression pedal operates as controller for the recording level During recording the display shows the indication RECORDING The module LEDs on the panel light up in
31. cho similar to a tape echo TYPE 12 RING M Ring Modulator Parameter 1 TIME 1 50 a ner tall 4 Adjusts delay time in 10 ms steps is effect produces a metallic sound Parameter 2 FB 0 10 Parameter 1 s POSI AF bF Adjusts feedback amount Selects connection order of COMP DIST module and MOD Parameter 3 MIX 0 30 2 module Parameter 2 RATE 1 30 EAE T TRIP Time Trip Sets frequency for ring modulation effect The tone changes This is a new kind of delay effect which varies the delay time considerably depending on the frequency setting according to the picking intensity Parameter 3 BAL 0 30 2 Parameter 1 SENS 1 50 02 Adjusts balance between effect sound and direct sound Adjusts effect sensitivity LA 4 k SLOW A Slow Attack Parameter 2 FB 10 10 Adjusts feedback amount This effect automatically creates a violin playing sound depending on the picking intensity Parameter 3 BAL 0 30 Parameter 1 POSI AF bF Adjusts balance between effect sound and direct sound Selects connection order of COMP DIST module and MOD IAJ TRMCHO Tremolo Chorus module Parameter 2 TIME 1 30 2 This is a combined tremolo and chorus effect Adjusts attack speed Parameter 1 TRAMRAT 1 30 E Parameter 3 CUR
32. d move the expression pedal The parameter assigned to the pedal in edit mode should change 6 To switch the ON OFF status of a module assigned to the pedal push the expression pedal fully down In play mode pushing the expression pedal fully down switches the ON OFF status of a module e There is one exception to the above behavior If a patch is selected for which Jam Play P 21 is active pushing the expression pedal fully down will activate Jam Play mode and cause the GFX 707 to go into the recording standby condition e When using the expression pedal as a volume pedal pushing the pedal fully down has no effect other than raising the volume All Initialize Factory Recall The All Initialize Factory Recall function is a special function that lets you reset the GFX 707 to the condition in which it was originally shipped When All Initialize is performed all patches in the USER group and all other settings of the unit are returned to the default condition Factory Recall can be used to reset specific patches in the USER group to the default settings 1 Turn power to the GFX 707 on while keeping the STORE key depressed The indication ALINIT flashes on the display e To perform All Initialize gt Continue with step 2 e To perform Factory Recall Use the V A foot switches and TYPE BANK V A keys to select the patch from the USER group that you want to return to the factory default condition 2 Press t
33. e indication DIRLOD When AP is selected the amp simulator can be used to simulate cabinet sound also when appears on the display using the guitar amplifier at low levels When Trips avon PATCH NAME BANK _ PATCH Ln is selected characteristics are optimized TIRE OD lon i S gt 7 m Lu o m for recording vau LAN M O M TI Ane aia E 4 Turn parameter knob 3 ARNS rat au As soon as you turn parameter knob 3 the display indication changes to AMPMOD amp 6 Press the EDIT CANCEL key once more simulator mode This is the parameter for The unit returns to the play mode The AMPMOD selecting the type of amp simulator parameter setting applies to all patches A PATCH NAME BANK PATCH ATN M Mm T C The AMPMOD parameter is reset to AP A H Iil H IILI LI Ch when the GFX 707 is turned off ae A a PARMS 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 e OFF e STACK A b BRIGHT STACK Amp simulator is turned off This is a stack type IEN e COMBO A b amplifier simulation The N J COMBO FLSTK This is a combo type amplifier simulation The b position will result in oy b position will result in a stronger cabinet a stronger cabinet sound OFF AMP SIM sound e FLSTKA b BRIGHT A
34. five patches It is even possible to assign a distinctive name of up to 6 characters to each patch e Designed for use on stage The GFX 707 will operate continuously for up to 14 hours on one set of alkaline batteries The large display showing patch names is easy to read at a distance and the built in expression pedal is great for enhancing any performance For extended use the unit can also be powered by an AC adapter e Rotary knobs allow speedy parameter editing When editing a patch the three knobs on the top panel let you change parameters with a quick and direct feel Even during a performance fine tuning an effect is no problem at all The edited patch can be stored for later use e A first in this class built in rhythm section A high quality PCM sound source creates realistic rhythm patterns that are handy for practicing or for small jam sessions You can choose from as many as 45 rhythm patterns e 6 second sampler Another advantage is the integrated sampler with a recording duration of up to six seconds It even allows half speed playback without altering the pitch This feature comes in handy when copying phrases e Jam Play With a simple foot switch operation you can record and play a phrase of up to 2 seconds during a gig This is great for creating scratch effects such as used by DJs doing reverse playback or producing other special effects e Integrated amp simulator Simulates the cabinet sound of a guitar am
35. group The name of the currently selected patch appears on the e For a detailed explanation of patch switching L amp P 9 ZOOM GFXCF OF 0 mecs rao OFF AMP SIM COMP DIST PARM MOD PARM2 REI BANK Pj H L II BOTH ED VALUE ay LE Y rype fang A cANCEs STORE cip go DIK gt n I GROUP See SS SAMPLER SAMPLER WH piay stop BYPASS _REcorp 2 Altering an effect with the pedal To alter an effect in real time move the expression pedal while playing your instrument with the GFX 707 in play mode The aspect of the patch that is changed by the expression pedal can be programmed for each patch To get a feel for this select various patches and try out the pedal to see what it does 2 Push the expression pedal fully down The expression pedal also incorporates a push down switch that allows on off control of a preset effect The effect that is switched by the push down switch can be programmed for each patch e To set the effect to be altered by the expression pedal a3 P 22 e To readjust the expression pedal amp gt P 23 ZOOM GFX 707 3 Adjusting an effect Easy Edit function The GFX 707 incorporates a function called Easy Edit that allows adjusting effect parameters during play This is done with three knobs on the front panel You can vary the patch sound with the
36. he STORE key once more All Initialize or Factory Recall is carried out If All Initialize was carried out the unit automatically returns to the play mode Important When All Initialize is executed the contents of all patches stored by the user will be overwritten erased When wishing to cancel All Initialize Factory Recall press the EDIT CANCEL key before step 2 Adjusting the Expression Pedal The expression pedal of the GFX 707 uses a highly reliable optical sensor mechanism The pedal is adjusted for optimum operation at the factory but sometimes readjustment may be necessary If on off switching is not performed when the pedal is fully pushed down or if on off switching occurs even if the pedal is only lightly pushed adjust the pedal as follows 1 Turn power to the GFX 707 on while keeping the SAMPLER key depressed The indication MIN flashes on the display 2 With the expression pedal fully raised press the STORE key The display indication changes to MAX PATCH NAME 3 Push the expression pedal fully down and then lift your foot off the pedal the pedal goes back a little Press the STORE key at this point ZOOM GFX 707 Push strongly When foot is lifted so that pedal pedal returns slightly touches here STORE Press STORE key en The adjustment is completed and the unit returns to the play mode step 3 determines the on off switching point If you want the pedal to
37. igh range center frequency 3 125 kHz Parameter 1 ZNR OF 1 7 Parameter 3 MIDDLE 12 12 Adjusts ZNR sensitivity The recommended approach is to set the Controls boost cut in midrange center frequency 800 Hz value as high as possible without producing an unnatural cut of the instrument sound When set to oF ZNR is disabled EL EQ page 2 ZNR operates independently of the EQ module The ZNR This page of the 4 band equalizer allows adjustment in the low range setting will be active also if the EQ module is off and the EQ Parameter 1 LOW F 1 2 module and ZNR can also be used together 1 selects the ultra low range center frequency 63 Hz and 2 the low range center frequency 125 Hz EJIE 2 page 1 Parameter 2 LOW G 12 12 This page of the 4 band equalizer allows adjustment from the Controls boost cut in the range selected with LOW F extreme high range to the midrange Parameter 3 LEVEL 1 8 Adjusts volume level after passing EQ module ZOOM GFX 707 S1 WLIed pue s d y fi A MOD modulation module CC This module comprises spatial effects such as chorus and flanger filter effects such as auto wah and modulation effects such as ring modulator TYPE 1 CHORUS This stereo chorus effect produces a clear and very wide sound stage Parameter 1 DEPTH 0 10 Adjusts effect depth Parameter 2 RATE 1 30 Adjusts modulation speed Parameter 3 MIX 0 30 02
38. ing of the patch is The recorded contents of the sampler are automatically erased when the sampler function is terminated O Using the Easy Edit Function Normally for editing a patch of the GFX 707 you set the unit to edit mode call up the target parameter and change the setting However it is possible to use the parameter knobs 1 3 in play mode to change certain effect parameters This is called Easy Edit 1 To change the sound of a patch in play mode turn parameter knobs 1 3 The parameters controlled by the knobs are as follows COMPeDIST compressoredistortion module parameter MOD modulation module parameter REV reverb module parameter PARM1 knob PARM2 knob PARM3 knob The actual parameter controlled by the parameter knob 1 3 depends on the patch When a knob is turned the current setting of the 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 been changed If the parameter is returned to the original setting the dot disappears BANK PATCH I i ET VALUE Shows that parameter has been changed Besides the above parameters the MODULE J 4 keys can be used to change the PATCH LEVEL parameter 2 To store an edited patch carry out the steps for storing t amp p 16 If another patch is called up without storing the edited patch the edited content
39. it mode When currently displayed oup parameter was changed a dot appears here ZOOM GFX 707 uogesado PON HPS 492d L JO punos y Buen fl 5 Use parameter knobs 1 3 to change the parameter setting In edit mode the parameter knobs 1 3 serve to adjust the parameters 1 3 of the currently selected module When one of parameter knobs 1 3 is turned the name of the corresponding parameter appears on the display and the current value on the BANK PATCH indicator For example if the effect type ROOM of the REV module is selected the parameter knobs 1 3 will adjust the following parameters e Parameter knob 1 eeeeee TIME e Parameter knob 2 eee ee TONE e Parameter knob 3 ee eee MIX To check the value of a parameter without moving the parameter knob press the TYPE BANK V A keys together With each push of the two keys the names of parameters 1 3 and the respective settings are shown V TYPE BANK A PATCH NAME BANK PATCH TTM mm ou i Z LI rai ay First push V TYPE Bank A PATCH NAME BANK PATCH TOANE wy oui LIM Lr vA Second push V TYPE BANK A PACH NAME BANK _ PATCH MTV a OUP FEA I E an vau Third push To switch the ON OFF status of a module press the MODULE 4 gt keys together Repeat steps 3 6 to edit other modules When editing is completed press the EDIT CANCEL key The GFX 707 returns to the play mode A dot appears a
40. or minus direction emphasizes the distinctiveness of sound but with different tonal character TYPE 4 PHASE Adjusts effect intensity sad m00 e PITCH Pitch Shifter This is a pitch shifter with a range of 1 octave up and 2 octaves down This effect results in a swooshing sound Parameter 1 l PITCH d 12 eae 1 dt Tyne 12 24 2 Parameter 1 POSI AF bF Sets the pitch shift amount The dt setting results in a detune a ffect Selects t rder of COMP DIST module and MOD moa a 2 cio a Parameter 2 TONE 0 10 AF COMP DIST MOD Adjusts effect tone bF MOD gt COMPsDIST Parameter 3 BAL 0 30 E Selects phase sound type TYPE 5 TREMOL Tremolo This effect periodically varies the level of the sound Selects connection order of COMP DIST module MOD module as follows AF COMP DIST MOD Parameter 2 RATE 1 30 EA Adjusts balance between effect sound and direct sound Higher Adjusts modulation speed values emphasize effect sound Parameter 3 COLOR 1 4 2 a P PIT Pedal Pitch This effect lets you vary the pitch in real time using the expression pedal Parameter 1 TYPE 1 16 2 Parameter 1 TOPDEPTH 0 10 Selects the pedal pitch type Depending on the type the pitch
41. plifier for a dynamic sound also when sending the line output to a mixer or recorder Please take the time to read this manual carefully in order to get the most out of your GFX 707 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability ZOOM GFX 707 suolyesedaid SHed JO Suwen fl Naming of Parts Front Panel OUTPUT knob AMP SIM simulator knob PARM Parameter knob 1 3 PA DER GO OO O SD ee ae PUWER JG oma can ca 5 u 5G 56 J S S JO So V A foot switches Expression pedal Rear Panel INPUT AUX IN jack BANK PATCH indicator Display Module LEDs Pedal status LED PATCH NAME BANK PATCH PUWER WER I A J Wau tan CE Ta a KCl Ny STORE RHYTHM ama SOPPA S ON OFF SAMPLER key RHYTHM key STORE key EDIT CANCEL key TYPE BANK V A keys MODULE 4 gt keys OUTPUT PHONES jack How to use the cable hook OUTPUT S Oie ext meas DC 9V AC adapter jack POWER switch Cable hook Q Inserting the Batteries The GFX 707 can be powered either by alkalin on batteries insert them as follows 1 Turn the unit over and open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert four new IEC R6 size AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment Battery Four IEC R6 size AA
42. rtion sound This is a slow attack compressor TYPE 12 FUZZ TYPE 4 CMP CR Compressor Crunch Produces fuzz sound reminiscent of the sixties Combination of compressor and crunch aaa WILDFZ Wild Fuzz TYPE 4 7 parameters are identical Parameter 1 GAIN 1 30 O1 Produces high gain aggressive fuzz sound Adjusts distortion depth TYPE 14 LEAD Rea ee T ee effect OF 1 10 Produces sound with a distinctive midrange character Parameter 3 LEVEL 1 8 LAGEN METAL Adjusts volume level after passing COMPDIST module Produces high gain sound with boosted low and high end TYPE 5 CMP OD Compressor Overdrive Ta PWR DRV Power Drive This is a combination of compressor and overdrive Simulates the sound of a large amplifier A ZNR EQ Zoom Noise Reduction Equalizer module e This module contains a 4 band equalizer for making tone adjustments The equalizer has only one effect type but because there are many parameters it is divided into two pages titled EQ P1 and EQ P2 Use the MODULE lt gt keys to switch between pages This module also comprises the ZNR settings A Parameter 1 PRESEN 12 12 ZNR toomits medei 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 Controls boost cut in h
43. s the basic steps in play mode This will let you use the unit right away 1 Selecting the effect sound patch D To select a patch in play mode press one of the A V foot switches display The bank and patch number can be checked using the BANK PATCH indicator POWER A Patch number D To directly switch the bank use the TYPE BANK V A keys Patch name e To fix the bank L amp p 14 e To reserve a patch amp P 14 Patches groups and banks A collection of effect modules each with distinct parameter settings is called a patch The GFX 707 has memory capacity for 60 patches which are immediately available for use These are divided into two groups of 30 patches each The PRESET group comprises read only patches that cannot be changed by the user The USER group contains read and write patches that can be freely overwritten by the user Each patch is given a patch name of up to 6 characters and patches are organized in banks A F 0 5 and patch numbers 1 5 BANK F BANK 5 BANK 1 See oar CH 2 PATCH 2 BANKO PAT Tare PATCH 3 PATCH 1 PATCHS PATCGH2 PATCH 4 PATCH 2 PATCH 4 PATCHS PATCHS H PATCH3 PATCH 5S PATCH 4 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 5 USER group PRESET
44. s will be lost The Easy Edit function is not available while using the rhythm pattern uoiyesadQ spo eld Saydyed 0 Buruaz uolyes9dQ epoyy eld Saude 0 uues fl O Reserving the Next Patch DIRECT LOAD In the factory default condition patches are switched as soon as you make the selection resulting in an immediate change in the sound This is called Direct Load If you want to change to a distant patch for example from patch A1 to patch E5 all the intermediate patches will briefly change the sound which may not be desirable In such a case you can reserve the patch and cause the patch change to be delayed until confirmed by you This function is activated as follows In play mode press the EDIT CANCEL key Use the MODULE lt p keys to cause the TOTAL module LED to light up lt MODULE gt b y A e n MOD REV BLD P yaa Use the TYPE BANK V A keys to cause the indication DIRLOD Direct Load to appear on the display This parameter determines whether the sound is switched immediately when a patch is selected PATCH NAME Y TYPE ean A ma wo RT Gal Turn parameter knob 1 so that the BANK PATCH indicator shows oF A lt BANK PATCH FARNIkIOb O _ S A A 5 Press the EDIT CANCEL key once more The unit returns to the play mode and reserving a patch is now possible When a new patch is selected in this condition the BANK PATCH indicator and the p
45. se Play in reverse direction SC Scratch Use expression pedal to play with scratch type effect From center position pedal controls either forward or reverse playback Parameter 2 TRG GT Selects playback method for W foot switch tS Trigger One Shot Pressing W foot switch causes one play run from start Pressing W foot switch during play stops play tL Trigger Loop Pressing W foot switch causes loop play Pressing W foot switch during play stops play GS Gate One Shot While W foot switch is pressed one play run from start is performed Releasing W foot switch stops play GL Gate Loop While W foot switch is pressed loop play from start is performed Releasing W foot switch stops play rS Retrigger One Shot Pressing W foot switch causes one play run from start Pressing W foot switch during play causes restart from beginning Parameter 3 MIX 0 30 Adjusts effect mix cop For a detailed explanation of Jam Play see page 21 O Brey Wri TOTAL is not an independent effect module Rather it serves to set parameters that affect all patches or the entire GFX 707 You can switch between the TOTAL 1 and TOTAL 2 pages with the TYPE BANK V A keys TOTAL 1 Parameter 1 Specifies input position Parameter 2 Selects characters Parameter knobs 1 and 2 let you input or edit a patch name Knob 1 specifies the character input position indicated by the flashing part of
46. t the EDITED position of the BANK PATCH indicator to indicate that the patch has been edited Storing and Copying Patches Unless you store an edited patch in the memory of the unit the edited contents will be lost the patch will revert to its original condition when you select another patch If you have created a patch you like do not forget to store it It is also possible to store an existing patch in another location thereby creating a copy By copying several patches you want to use in a song to adjacent numbers in the USER group you can easily call them up during a performance In play mode or edit mode press the STORE key The GFX 707 enters the store standby condition If the STORE key is pressed while using the rhythm function the rhythm output is stopped and the unit then enters the standby condition When storing an edited patch be sure to change the patch name This is done with the TOTAL module t p 20 Use the TYPE BANK V A keys and V A foot switches to select the store target copy target If you do not specify the store target the original bank patch number becomes the store target When you change the store target bank patch number the changed portion on the BANK PATCH indicator flashes The indication STORE and the store target patch name are flashing alternately on the display PATCH NAME BANK PATCH STORED EF vawe 3 To execute the patch store copy process press the
47. the display and knob 2 selects the alphanumeric character to be input at that position wey fel f 7 falrfelaya oo alee iulas ete 5 la Gai dibs W alen gt ee A mle 5 6 1 8 Lz 2J AIJE 5 6 78 lt gt J JAJBJC DE F G H IJJIKILIMINIOIP DJ E F G H I J K MINIOJP BIRISI T UIJ xP YYZ yA QIR SJIT UIV IW XJIYJZ Parameter 3 PATLVL 1 30 Sets final patch level Level adjustment is performed with parameter knob 3 A value of 25 corresponds to unity gain TOTAL 2 Parameter 1 DIRLOD on oF Switches Direct Load function on and off When on the sound changes immediately when the patch is switched default When oF reading in the new patch is delayed until confirmed by the user This parameter applies to all patches It is stored automatically when the parameter setting is changed Parameter 2 BNKHLD on oF Switches Bank Hold function on and off When oF repeatedly pressing the A foot switch cycles through all patches and banks such as Al A2 gt A3 A4 A5 gt BI When on the bank is fixed and patches are switched only within the bank such as Al gt A2 gt A3 gt A4 gt A5 AI This parameter applies to all patches It is reset to oF at power on Parameter 3 AMPMOD AP Ln Adapts characteristics of built in amp simulator to usage environment of unit When GFX 707 is connected to g
48. u can get great Two guitar amplifiers 0008 0008 Stereo Y cable OU UT POWER PH JES ZOOM CORPORATION T E MADE IN JAPAN CE 3 To monitor the sound with headphones connect the headphones to the OUTPUT jack o w 4 Verify that the amplifier is turned off and that the volume control is turned to minimum Also verify that the power switch of the GFX 707 is set to OFF ZOOM GFX 707 5 When using an AC adapter plug the output cable from the adapter into the DC 9V jack on the GFX 707 and plug the adapter into an AC outlet Z To guard against inadvertently disconnecting aun the AC adapter cable wind the cable once oS around the hook on the rear panel of the GFX 707 6 Turn on power in the order GFX 707 gt amplifier playback equipment POWER ON OFF E 7 Adjust the volume of the amplifier and the GFX 707 to a suitable position while playing the instrument The OUTPUT knob of the GFX 707 should be set to about the 3 o clock position and the AMP SIM knob should be set to the OFF position When the GFX 707 is in the bypass state all effects are temporarily turned off see page 10 the output level will be the same as the input level if the OUTPUT knob is turned fully clockwise feld s487 EpINd sono Quick Guide Let s Play Immediately after being turned on the GFX 707 is in the so called play mode The Quick Guide explain
49. uitar amplifier use AP For connection to line level equipment such as mixer or recorder use Ln This parameter applies to all patches It is reset to AP at power on 9 CETERE Strictly speaking the PEDAL module is not an effect module It contains various settings for the expression pedal Parameter 1 ASSIGN oF VL dS Md rV Selects module to be assigned to expression pedal oF Off VL Volume dS COMP DIST module Md MOD module rv REV module Parameter 2 MODE UP dn Hi Lo Determines how parameter changes when pedal is moved UP Parameter minimum value gt maximum value forward direction dn Parameter maximum value gt minimum value reverse direction Hi Current value gt maximum value forward direction Lo Minimum value gt current value forward direction Parameter 3 MINVOL 0 10 Sets minimum value when using expression pedal as volume pedal ASSIGN parameter set to VL When using the expression pedal as a volume pedal the volume changes from the MINVOL value to the maximum value in the forward direction regardless of the MODE parameter setting Parameters 1 and 2 can be set for each patch and are stored when the patch is stored Parameter 3 applies to all patches and is automatically stored when the setting is changed For information on adjusting
50. want to edit Patches for editing can be selected from either Modules are switched in the following order the USER group or the PRESET group and the respective module LED is flashing However the PRESET group does not allow storing When you have altered a patch from the aa ok fed MOD lt gt REV ae lt gt PEDAL PRESET group and want to store it you must ae N on i aa E cl uonesado apo YPI 4ed L JO punos y BuLeyy p select a location in the USER group Red Orange Red Green Red Red Green 2 Press the EDIT CANCEL key The display shows the effect type currently The GFX 707 switches to the edit mode selected for that module If the currently Immediately after the edit mode is activated the selected module is OFF the indication oFF TOTAL module will be selected is shown on the display PHR 7 PATCH PATCH NAME BANK PATCH VI 5 1 o bie We H ia H LE ro Effect type Currentl selected modula Currently ON module Shown if selected effect LED flashes LED is lit a A can be controlled by pedal wigo SD D mamno SD 4 To change the effect type use the TYPE ae rs u 5 z0 BANK V A keys Play mod When any mod le ON OFF state For details on effect types and parameters for Currently OFF module effect type or parameter value was LED is out changed a dot appears here each module see page 17 20 This indicates that the patch was edited V TYPE BANK A Ed
51. yback starts In play mode the name of the currently selected rhythm pattern appears on the display and the BANK PATCH indicator shows the pattern number During rhythm pattern playback the rhythm LED flashes in the tempo of the rhythm O PATCH NAME BANK PATCH POWER 2 To stop rhythm pattern playback press the RHYTHM key once more fe RHYTHM j 3 To change the rhythm pattern type tempo or volume operate parameter knobs 1 3 in play mode The knobs operate as follows Rhythm pattern tempo BPM40 BPM250 in 2 step units Rhythm pattern volume level Rhythm pattern type LVLO LVL30 PARM1 knob PARM2 knob PARMS knob BPM number of quarter note beats per minute a unit for tempo When a parameter knob is operated during rhythm pattern play the content of the BANK PATCH indicator changes temporarily ZOOM GFX 707 PATCH NAME BANK PATCH GREAT _ l l LL Pattern name PATCH NAME Tempo PARM2 knob y A Z PATCH NAME a 1 Id g lA g LV L W gt lt Rhythm volume PARMS knob The settings for rhythm pattern tempo and volume level are reset to the default values when the unit is turned off and on again e The tempo value can also be changed with the MODULE lt gt keys In this case the value changes in 1 step units e The TYPE BANK V A keys can be used to change the pattern type Rhythm pattern list
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