User manual ZOOM RFX1000

[. . . ] OPERATION MANUAL Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM RFX-1000 (hereafter simply called the "RFX1000 "). The RFX-1000 is a sophisticated digital reverb and multi-effect processor with the following features and functions. • 33 immediately usable effects The RFX-1000 comes with a full complement of preset effects (11 effects x 3 banks). Right out of the box, the unit is ready to create great sound. The REVERB bank in particular provides a wide spread and natural sounding ambience that meets even demanding professional standards. [. . . ] Reverb with a strong wet feeling, for reggae and related genres. Ambience for rap and hip hop type music. Spatial effect suitable for synthesizer. Ambience suitable for MIDI sound sources. Warm, midrange centered ambience for strings. Rich ambience for chorus and vocal ensembles. Ambience suitable for percussion ensembles. Reverb Time Sets the reverb duration. 9 6. DIMENSION These effects control the spatial expansiveness of the sound. S/R CHARACTER REVERB TIME Recommended setting 1 Super Wide 2 Stereo Mono 3 Left Right 4 Right Left 5 Big Delay 6 Mono Stereo 7 StereoMids 8 Huge Bass 9 Ping-Pong 10 Bass/Treble 11 Millennium Emphasizes the stereo spread of music sources. Changes the sound localization from stereo to mono. Changes the sound localization from left to right. Changes the sound localization from right to left. Effect with long pre-delay for creating a wide space. Changes the sound localization from mono to stereo. Adds a wide, expansive feeling to the midrange. Reverb bouncing back and forth between left and right. Creates a vast reverb space. Reverb Time Sets the reverb duration. 7. PERCUSSION These reverb effects are most suitable for drums and percussion. S/R CHARACTER REVERB TIME Recommended setting 1 Rock Kit/1 2 LatinPerc 3 Jazz Drums 4 Tom 5 Shaker 6 Reggae Drums 7 Rock Kit/2 8 MalletPerc 9 Slap 10 Afro Drums 11 Bells RFX-1000 Effects Reverb suitable for rock drum. Creates optimum ambience for shakers and similar percussion instruments. Midrange-centered effect for reggae drums. Allows adding reverb to snares or cymbals without affecting the low range. Mallet type percussion can be enhanced with this effect. Reverb with short pre-delay, emphasizing the low frequencies. High range effect suitable for bells. Reverb Time Sets the reverb duration. 8. ENSEMBLE These effects are best for ensemble sections such as strings or brass. S/R CHARACTER REVERB TIME Recommended setting 1 Strings 2 Brass 3 Piano 4 Winds 5 Synth/1 6 Solo Strings 7 Jazz Organ Reverb suitable for strings. Warm, extended reverb great for piano solos. [. . . ] Check all components and set the volume to a suitable position. Follow the instructions in "Trying Out the Effects" and adjust the controls properly. Connect the microphone to the front-panel MIC IN jack. Turn the MIX control towards DRY. No sound or very low volume RFX-1000 Effects / Troubleshooting / Specifications Input sound breaks up or is distorted No effect sound • Is input signal level too high? [. . . ]