User manual ZOOM GFX8

[. . . ] Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the GFX-8. 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. • Power requirements • The GFX-8 is powered by the supplied AC adapter . Warning • To prevent malfunction and safety hazards, Do not use any other kind of AC adapter. [. . . ] For fine adjustment, use the PARM VALUE knob. • So (SOUND ON SOUND) In this mode, the sampled sound is played back over the current sound. While the CONTROL switch is kept depressed, guitar play sound is added to the playback sound. The delay time set with parameter 1 + 2 determines the duration of the repeat interval. * The sampled data are retained until the module is set to OFF or the unit is set to the bypass condition. Parameter 2 INTERVAL t1 - t9 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 HOLD MIX 0 - 50 Adjusts the note that determines the delay sound timing, using the BPM tempo setting as reference. t1 = Two full notes t3 = quarter note t5 = half triplet note t7 = dotted sixteenth note t9 = sixteenth note t2 = dotted quarter note t4 = dotted eighth note t6 = eighth note t8 = quarter triplet note 0 - 50 0 - 50 Parameter 8 See TYPE 1A (CHORUS). Serves to start and stop the sampling process and to start playback. Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 FEEDBACK BPM MIX TYPE 10A TRM+CHO TRM DPT This is a combination of tremolo and chorus. Parameter 8 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 0 - 50 See TYPE 1A (CHORUS). Sets the delay time according to the interval in which the CONTROL switch is operated. Effects and Parameters Adjusts the tremolo effect depth. TRM RATE 1 - 50 Adjusts the tremolo effect modulation rate. Parameter 3 CHO RATE 1 - 50 TYPE 9B HOLD DLY Adjusts the chorus effect modulation rate. This is a hold delay effect which can sample and playback a phrase of up to 6 seconds in length. Parameter 4 Parameter 5 CHO MIX 0 - 50 Adjusts the chorus sound mix ratio. Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 TIMEx100 0 - 60 Parameter 8 Sets delay time in 100-ms units . TIMEx1 See TYPE 1A (CHORUS). tr, Gt, So Sets delay time in 1-ms units. MODE Selects the hold mode. • tr (TRIGGER) Sampling starts when the CONTROL switch is pressed. When the CONTROL switch is pressed once more, sampling stops and playback starts. If the CONTROL switch is not pressed twice, sampling automatically stops after the delay time has elapsed. Pressing the CONTROL switch once more stops playback. Original sound Effect Sound TYPE 10B RING+VIB VIB DPT This is a combination of ring modulator and vibrato. Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 0 - 50 Adjusts the vibrato depth. VIB RATE 1 - 50 Adjusts the vibrato rate. RING SPD 1 - 50 Adjusts the modulation frequency of the ring modulator effect. Sampling Time RING BAL 0 - 50 CONTROL switch Press Sampling start Adjusts the ring modulator balance. Press Stop Playback Press Cancel hold Parameter 5 Parameter 8 See TYPE 1A (CHORUS). • Gt (GATE) Sampling is carried out while the CONTROL switch is being pressed. If the CONTROL switch is not released, sampling automatically stops after the delay time set with parameter 1 + 2 has elapsed, and playback starts. Pressing the CONTROL switch once more stops playback. Switches the vibrato on and off. TYPE TYPE 11A 11B CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 Original sound Effect Sound Call up the previously stored custom settings 1/2 for the MOD module. (For information on creating and storing custom settings, see page 18. ) Sampling Time CONTROL switch Press Sampling start Release Playback Press End The currently stored parameters can be edited. To retain any changes, store the patch. 24 ZOOM GFX-8 DLY/REV (Delay/Reverb) module This module contains mainly single reverb type effects such as delay and reverb, but it also covers combinations with modulation effects and special effects and contains the jam effect making use of sampling technology. Indicates a parameter that can be controlled by RTM (see page 30). Indicates a parameter for which tap input is possible with the CONTROL switch (see page 31). Indicates a parameter that can be controlled with the PARM VALUE knob during easy edit (see page 11). [CONTROL SW] indicates an item that can be operated with the CONTROL switch (see page 31). * TYPE 2A and 2B have the same parameters. TYPE TYPE 2A 2B DLY+HALL DLY+ROOM DLY TIME This is a combination of delay and hall reverb. This is a combination of delay and room reverb. Parameter 1 1 - 99, 1. 0 Sets the delay time in 10-ms units (10 ms x setting value = delay time). Common Parameters of DLY/REV Module RATE xx MIX BALANCE Adjusts the modulation rate. [. . . ] Note that 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. Trying Out the Factory Default Patches (Self Introduction Function) The GFX-8 also incorporates a so-called self introduction function that automatically switches patches to demonstrate the capabilities of the unit. 1. To activate the function, hold down the TOTAL key while turning on power to the unit. The GFX-8 starts to automatically cycle through the factorydefault patches. The indication "SELF INTRODUCTION" and the currently selected patch name are scrolled on the display. You can play your guitar while checking out the various patches. 2. To stop the self introduction function, press the EDIT/CANCEL key. Adjusting the Expression Pedal Other Functions The expression pedal of the GFX-8 uses a highly reliable optical sensor mechanism. The pedal is adjusted for optimum operation at the factory, but it can be readjusted as follows If required. 1. Hold down the GROUP key while turning on power to the unit. The indication "MIN" appears on the display. The display indication changes to "MAX". 3. 2. With the expression pedal fully raised, press the STORE key. Push the expression pedal down until it touches the stopper and then release the pedal. [. . . ]