User manual ZOOM RFX1100

[. . . ] OPERATION MANUAL Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM RFX-1100 (hereafter simply called the "RFX1100"). The RFX-1100 is a sophisticated digital reverb and multi-effect processor with the following features and functions. • 33 immediately usable effects The RFX-1100 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. [. . . ] 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-1100 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. Light reverb for highlighting organ sound. Reverb Time Sets the reverb duration. 10 ZOOM RFX-1100 8 Chorus 9 Solo Winds 10 Church Organ 11 Synth/2 Wide reverb for chorus groups. Subdued reverb great for wind instrument solos. Reverb for adding a spacious feeling to organ music. Great reverb sound for synthesizer. Reverb Time Sets the reverb duration. 9. POWER These effects add a feeling of power and energy to sound sources. S/R CHARACTER REVERB TIME Recommended setting 1 Kick/1 2 Kick/2 3 Snare/1 4 Snare/2 5 Toms/1 6 Toms/2 7 Hand Perc 8 DistGtr/1 9 DistGtr/2 10 Vocal/1 11 Vocal/2 Stresses the body impact of bass drums. Increases the perceived size of the bass drum image. [. . . ] This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol Caution and handle the 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 RFX-1100. Usage Precautions Electrical interference For safety considerations, the RFX-1100 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 RFX-1100, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. With any type of digital control device, the RFX-1100 included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. [. . . ]