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Safety and Usage Precautions••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Introduction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 Naming of Parts ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 Top Panel ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 Rear Panel •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 Terms Used in This Manual ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5 Getting Connected ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 Connection Example (1) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 Connection Example (2) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 Connection Example (3) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 Preparations •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 Power Up ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 Setting up the Amp Simulator •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 Quick Guide (Trying Out the Unit) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10 Panel Indication in Play Mode •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10 Selecting a Patch •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10 Using the Easy Edit Function ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 Using the Bypass (Mute)/Tuner Function •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12 Adjusting the Reference Pitch of the Tuner ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13 Switching Modules On and Off During Play (Manual Mode) ••••••••••• 13 Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 14 Basic Edit Mode Steps ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 14 Edit Mode Shortcut (1) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 16 Edit Mode Shortcut (2) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 16 Creating Custom Distortion ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 17 Storing Custom Module Settings •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18 Storing and Copying Patches (Store Mode Operation) •••••••••••• 18 Effects and Parameters ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 19 DRIVE Module •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 19 ZNR/EQ (Zoom Noise Reduction/Equalizer) Module ••••••••••••••••••••• 20 MOD (Modulation) Module •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21 DLY/REV (Delay/Reverb) module •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 25 SFX Effects •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 27 TOTAL Module ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 29 Using RTM •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 30 Using the CONTROL Switch ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 31 Using the Jam Play Feature ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 32 Using the Sampler •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 34 MIDI Usage Examples ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 35 Basic MIDI Send/Receive Settings •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 35 Switching GFX-8 Patches From an External Unit ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 35 Controlling External Devices in Conjunction With GFX-8 Patch Switching ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 37 Remote Control Using GFX-8 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 38 Bulk Dump ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 39 Bulk Load •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 40 Supplied Software ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 40 Other Functions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 41 All Initialize/Factory Recall ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 41 Trying Out the Factory Default Patches (Self Introduction Function) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 41 Adjusting the Expression Pedal ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 41 Disabling the Bypass/Mute Function ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 41 Troubleshooting ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 42 GFX-8 Specifications •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 42 MIDI Implimentation Chart ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 43 Please keep this manual in a convenient place Please keep this manual in a convenient for future reference. For safety considerations, the GFX-8 has been designed to has been designed the GFX-8 For safety considerations, against the emission of provide maximum protection from inside the device, and protection electromagnetic radiation However, equipment that is very from external interference. or that emits powerful susceptible to interference should not be placed near the GFX-8, as electromagnetic waves cannot be ruled out entirely. the possibility of interference control device, the GFX-8 included, With any type of digital can cause malfunctioning and can electromagnetic interference Care should be taken to minimize the corrupt or destroy data. risk of damage. necessary, slightly Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the GFX-8. If wax, or solvents moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, since these may dull (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), the finish or damage the surface. Usage Precautions Precautions Usage interference • Electrical • Cleaning Safety and Usage Precautions Usage and Safety This symbol indicates explanations about This symbol indicates matters. If users extremely dangerous and handle the device ignore this symbol injury or death the wrong way, serious could result. This symbol indicates explanations about This symbol indicates If users ignore this dangerous matters. the device the wrong symbol and handle way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result. ning r ZOOM GFX-8 The GFX-8 is powered by the supplied AC adapter . The GFX-8 is powered by the supplied AC Do not use any To prevent malfunction and safety hazards, other kind of AC adapter. a different line When using the GFX-8 in an area with distributor about voltage, please consult your local ZOOM acquiring a proper AC adapter. You should always turn off the power to the GFX-8 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the GFX-8. Never open the case of the GFX-8 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit. Since the GFX-8 is a precision electronic device, avoid applying excessive force to the switches and buttons. Also take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure. • Extreme temperature • High humidity or moisture • Excessive dust or sand • Excessive vibration or shock Avoid using your GFX-8 in environments where it will be Avoid using your GFX-8 in environments exposed to: • • • Caution Wa Connecting cables and input and output jacks Alterations Handling Environment Power requirements ning r • • • • • Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure Please observe the following safety tips and hazard-free use of the GFX-8. In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and used to highlight warnings symbols are In this manual, The accidents can be prevented. you to read so that cautions for are as follows: meanings of these symbols USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY USAGE 2 Wa Caution Caution Caution Caution Safety and Usage Precautions Introduction 3 ZOOM GFX-8 "). The GFX-8 is a sophisticated "). The GFX-8 GFX-8 The tough metal chassis of the unit will withstand use in The tough metal chassis of the unit will withstand pedal and a demanding environment. The expression foot switches are designed to facilitate your work on stage. The easy-to-read 8-character display plus a 2-digit LED panel are great for checking patch names, numbers, and other settings at a glance. The output level can be set to +4 dB to match professional specifications. The GFX-8 is supplied with a CD-ROM containing The GFX-8 is supplied manage and edit patch libraries on software that lets you 95/98 or Macintosh). The a computer (Windows access to a user custom area for software also provides are not possible on the main detailed adjustments that unit. of effects and parameter A patch is a combination with a name of up to 8 settings stored in memory, characters. The GFX-8 has room for 80 read/write patches (4 patches x 20 banks) that can be freely (4 patches x changed by the user, plus 160 preset patches access to 40 banks) that are read-only. In total, this gives as many as 240 patches. time of up The integrated phrase sampler has a recording feature that to 25 seconds. In addition, there is a jam play it back in lets you record a 12-second phrase and play the playback normal, reverse, or scratch mode. Changing This feature speed is possible without altering the pitch. AUX input comes in handy when copying phrases. The or MD lets you connect a stereo source such as a CD record player, to combine with your session or to directly with the sampler. Designed for use on stage Supplied editing software editing software Supplied library Extensive patch Built-in sampler and jam play feature • • • • (hereafter simply called the " (hereafter ZOOM GFX-8 ZOOM GFX-8 Introduction Introduction indows 95 and Windows 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. indows 95 and Windows 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. MIDI IN and OUT connectors are provided, allowing you to hook up a MIDI sequencer or keyboard for remote control, or to control a MIDI compatible or other device from the GFX-8. Memory data can also be sent and received via the MIDI link. During a stage performance, quick editing is possible During a stage performance, quick editing is panel of the using handy selectors and knobs on the top equalizer, unit. You can switch effects, adjust the 4-band of control distortion gain, or fine-tune major parameters and intuitive, the delay/reverb effects. Operation is quick just like using a compact effect device. Using new technology developed by Zoom, the GFX-8 Using new technology developed by Zoom, famous can faithfully duplicate the characteristics of guitar and . The available to exciting choices range from conventional overdrive the built-in high-gain fuzz sound. In combination with you create amp simulator and cabinet simulator, this lets types of realistic distortion tailored to your music. Two you build custom distortion are also included, letting your own sound from scratch. The Variable Architecture Modeling System (VAMS) The Variable Architecture of the unit to achieve adapts the internal configuration The GFX-8 provides 69 exactly the desired pattern. sound of famous guitar effects ranging from the devices to ultra-modern amplifiers and other vintage Up to nine effects can be freely processing functions. use. Modulation effects and combined for simultaneous up to two types of custom delay/reverb effects allow memory. Any desired setting can settings to be stored in easily. be called up quickly and MIDI capability "Easy Edit" feature Sophisticated distortion technology Sophisticated distortion technology Versatile array of effects array of effects Versatile *W * Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of your GFX-8 and to ensure Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out and all other documentation for optimum performance and reliability. Retain this manual, the warranty card future reference. Thank you for selecting the Thank you digital effect processor with the following features and functions: following features processor with the digital effect • • • • MIDI IN connector ZNR/EQ EDIT key ZNR/EQ EDIT DLY/REV (delay/reverb) (delay/reverb) DLY/REV selector DLY/REV (delay/reverb) key (delay/reverb) DLY/REV ARM (parameter) ALUE/ADJUST knob expression pedal expression P V MIDI key TOTAL key TOTAL POWER connector EDIT/CANCEL key MIDI OUT connector POWER switch MOD (modulation) selector OUTPUT LEVEL knob MOD (modulation) key MIDI THRU connector (see page 35). OUTPUT PHONES jack * switched internally to serve as The MIDI OUT connector can also be OUTPUT L/MONO jack EXTERNAL DIST (distortion) RETURN jack STORE key OUTPUT R jack DRIVE key ARM (parameter) SELECT P /ADJUST knob DRIVE selector GROUP/BANK indicator GROUP/BANK indicator GAIN knob knobs 1 - 4 knobs 1 - 4 EXTERNAL DIST (distortion) SEND jack ARM (parameter) ARM (parameter) P GROUP/CUSTOM SET key GROUP/CUSTOM SET AUX IN jack Foot switches 1 - 4 Naming of Parts of Naming INPUT jack Display ZOOM GFX-8 op Panel T Rear Panel BANK UP/DOWN [MANUAL] foot switches 4

Naming of Parts Naming of Parts 5 L/MONO R PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 9 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 8 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 7 BANK 6 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 5 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 3 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 ZOOM GFX-8 BANK 2 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 1 Group d PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 0 SFX PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 9 DLY/REV PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 8 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 7 BANK 6 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 5 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 3 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 2 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 1 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 0 MOD Preset groups MOD module is automatically disabled. MOD module is automatically PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 9 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 * When an SFX effect of the DLY/REV module is selected, the * When an SFX effect of the PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 8 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 7 BANK 6 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 5 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 TM (real-time modulation) TM (real-time BANK 3 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 2 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 1 R Patch/group/bank Patch/group/bank PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 0 This refers to changing effect parameters in real time. For example, you can use the expression pedal to change the mix ratio of the reverb sound, or adjust the delay time during a song using a MIDI sequencer. The type and range of the parameter to be changed, as well as the controller type (expression pedal or MIDI control change information) can be stored separately for each patch. use the four effect modules DRIVE, EQUALIZER, MOD, and EQUALIZER, MOD, effect modules DRIVE, use the four + AMP Noise Reduction) as well as the ZNR (Zoom DLY/REV Simulator) simultaneously. SIM (Amp settings are Effect module combinations and effect parameter can store a total of 240 stored in memory as "patches". The GFX-8 patches in the user patches. These are divided into 80 read/write in the preset groups groups (U and u) and 160 read-only patches from 0 - 9, and (A, b, C, d). Each group has 10 banks numbered with the foot each bank has 4 patches which can be selected switches 1 - 4 on the top panel of the unit. AMP SIM PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 9 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 8 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 7 BANK 6 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 EQ BANK 5 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 3 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 Group A Group b Group C BANK 2 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 1 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 0 VOLUME PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 BANK 9 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 BANK 8 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 BANK 7 BANK 6 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 BANK 5 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 ZNR BANK 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 3 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 2 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 Group u BANK 1 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 0 DRIVE User groups PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 BANK 9 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 BANK 8 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 BANK 7 BANK 6 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 BANK 5 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 BANK 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 3 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 Group U BANK 2 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK 1 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 EXTERNAL DIST BANK 0 IN rms Used in This Manual Manual in This Used rms SEND Te INPUT RETURN anual mode This section explains some important terms that are used throughout the GFX-8 documentation. GFX-8 documentation. used throughout the terms that are explains some important This section lay mode Modes Effects and parameters Effects Effect module Effect Sampler mode Jam play mode Edit mode In this mode, you can use the sampler function to record and play back a phrase from guitar or a source such as a CD player. In this mode, you can record a guitar phrase and play it back in normal, reverse, or scratch style. In this mode, the effect parameters of the currently selected patch can be edited (changed). In this mode, you play your instrument while manually switching modules on and off. In this mode, patches can be selected and played. This is the default mode of the GFX-8 that is always active when power is turned on. • • • •M The GFX-8 has five different operation modes, as listed below. •P An effect is a specific processing function in a module. The effect An effect is a specific processing function in have 22 effects, from modules DRIVE, MOD, and DLY/REV each of an effect that which one can be selected. The various settings parameters. The GFX- can be freely modified by the user are called which are stored 8 uses two kinds of parameters: effect parameters which apply to all separately for each patch and global parameters patches. Signal flow in the GFX-8 An "effect module" in the GFX-8 works like a stand-alone compact works like a stand-alone module" in the GFX-8 An "effect you can or delay. In the GFX-8, such as a distortion effect device Computer MIDI OUT MIDI IN When using the supplied software to edit the patches When using the supplied software to edit the patches of the GFX-8 on a computer, connect the MIDI of interface of the computer to the MIDI IN/OUT jacks the GFX-8, using MIDI cables. AC adapter 7) is recommended. MIDI interface POWER AMP.INPUT see page 34). MIDI IN MIDI OUT Use a mono cable to connect the OUTPUT to connect the OUTPUT Use a mono cable or the only (for a monaural setup) L/MONO jack OUTPUT R jack to OUTPUT L/MONO jack and system. the guitar amplifier or playback OUTPUT L/MONO see page Playback system When using the GFX-8 in this way, it is recommended to activate When using the GFX-8 in this way, it is recommended the built-in amp simulator (see page 7). Using the sampler function of the GFX-8, it is also possible to record the signal supplied to the AUX IN jack ( When using hi-fi equipment (mixer, audio system or similar) instead of a guitar amplifier, activating the built-in amp simulator ( * OUTPUT L/MONO * * To monitor the sound with a pair of headphones, connect the cable to the OUTPUT PHONES jack. Headphone R PHONES OUTPUT L/MONO AUX IN EXTERNAL DIST RETURN Guitar amplifier R IN OUT INPUT SEND INPUT Guitar effect INPUT CD player EXTERNAL DIST Guitar Guitar Getting Connected Connected Getting Connection Example (3) CD player/MD player connection Connection Example (3) CD player/MD player connection Connection Example (2) Connection to power amp input jack of guitar amplifier Connection Example (2) Connection Connection Example (1) Instrument/amplifier connection (1) Instrument/amplifier Example Connection Guitar ZOOM GFX-8 connected to the EXT.DIST SEND jack/EXT.DIST RETURN jack connected to the EXT.DIST SEND jack/EXT.DIST RETURN can be stored as part of a patch (see page 20). * The on/off condition and signal output level of a compact effect * The on/off condition and signal output level of a When using the GFX-8 together with a distortion device or other effect, connect the device between the EXT.DIST SEND jack and EXT.DIST RETURN jack. Use a mono cable to Use a mono to the connect the guitar INPUT jack. A component with stereo line level output such as a CD player or MD player can be connected to the AUX IN jack, using a stereo Y cable. The signal supplied to this jack is not processed by the effects of the GFX-8 and is sent directly to the OUTPUT jacks. This allows you for example to listen to a CD while practicing a guitar phrase. If your guitar amplifier is equipped with a power amplifier input If your guitar amplifier is equipped with L/MONO jack of the jack, you can directly connect the OUTPUT the GFX-8 as a guitar GFX-8 to the power amp input jack, using . 6

Getting Connected Preparations 7 ZOOM GFX-8 •oF Cabinet simulator OFF •C1 Combo amplifier cabinet with one 12" speaker •C2 Combo amplifier cabinet with two 12" speakers •ST Stack amplifier with four 10" speakers •WL Stack amplifier tower with four 10" speakers When the settings are complete, press the STORE key twice. T`he new amp simulator setting is stored. This setting is retained also when power to the unit is turned off. OUTPUT LEVEL knob on the rear panel of the GFX-8 to the 12 panel of the GFX-8 knob on the rear OUTPUT LEVEL o'clock position. in the order GFX-8Turn the system on instrument, adjust the volume While playing your amplifier. the level control of the control on the amplifier, OUTPUT LEVEL knob of the instrument, and the position. GFX-8 to a suitable Adjusts the depth of the cabinet simulator effect, in the range Adjusts the depth of the cabinet simulator from 0 - 10. Connected to guitar amplifier input jack Connected to power amplifier input jack of guitar amplifier Connected to hi-fi playback system such as mixer or audio system Selects the speaker cabinet simulator type. 4. (4) PARM knob 4 CABI DPT 2. 3. (3) PARM knob 3 CABINET Recommended settings for various connection methods and Recommended settings for various connection playback systems are as follows. (4) PARM knob 4 (3) PARM knob 3 (2) PARM knob 2 Preparations Setting up the Amp Simulator Setting up the Power Up Power (1) PARM knob 1 •LC General combo type amplifier •Lb Bright combo type amplifier •LSamplifier Stack type Power amplifier connection •AC Combo type amplifier •AS Stack type amplifier Line connection While the TOTAL key is flashing orange, the PARM knobs 1 - 4 serve to set the amp simulator operation. Use the PARM knobs 1 - 4 to select the amp simulator Use the PARM knobs 1 - 4 to select the setting that matches the playback system. Press the TOTAL key twice, so that it flashes orange. Press the TOTAL key twice, so that it The display indication changes to "AMP SIM". The GFX-8 switches to the edit mode which allows you to The GFX-8 switches to the edit mode which key flashes red, and change various internal settings. The TOTAL the display shows "PATCHLVL". Immediately after turning on the GFX-8, press the Immediately after turning on the GFX-8, TOTAL key. The GFX-8 incorporates an amp simulator that can duplicate the electrical characteristics and cabinet sound of various the electrical characteristics and cabinet an amp simulator that can duplicate The GFX-8 incorporates so that it matches the that you set up the amp simulator starting to use the GFX- 8, we recommend guitar amplifiers. Before guitar amplifier. This will assure that you get optimum results from the GFX-8. connection type of the playback system or Before making any connections, be sure to turn power to all Before making any connections, you should turn the volume on the components off. Also, system to minimum, and set the amplifier or playback Verify that the AC adapter, instrument, and the AC adapter, instrument, Verify that system are correctly connected to amplifier/playback the GFX-8. This section explains the steps you should take before playing sound through the GFX-8. playing sound through you should take before explains the steps This section Selects the amp simulator characteristics as follows (only if parameter 1 is set to "on". Switches amp simulator ON/OFF. (2) PARM knob 2 AMP TYPE (1) PARM knob 1 AMP SIM 3. 2. 1. 1. The expression pedal incorporates a The expression switch that operates when the pedal is pushed firmly down. The switch turns the is possible control module for which RTM on and off. Push the expression pedal fully down. pedal Push the expression goes into the bypass condition. * If you press the foot switch whose LED is lit, the GFX- 8 the foot switch whose LED is lit, * If you press Patch name Group Bank number Move back and forth Push fully down alter the effect with alter the effect TM Quick Guide (Trying Out the Unit) Unit) the Out (Trying Guide Quick • For information on effects that allow RTM control, see p. 30. control, that allow RTM • For information on effects pedal, see p. 41. the use of the expression information on • For more To R Selecting the patch/bank number/group the patch/bank Selecting The effect changes as the expression changes as the expression The effect pedal is moved. The parameter that is for each can be programmed controlled out this function to see which patch. Try patches. parameter changes for the stored Rock the expression pedal back and pedal Rock the expression forth. switch to a patch from another bank switch to a patch from switch the patch within the same bank, press one of the foot switches 1 - 4 one of the foot switches 1 within the same bank, press switch the patch switching, refer to p. 10. switching, refer RTM (real-time modulation) refers to changing an effect with the expression pedal in RTM (real-time modulation) refers to changing an effect with the real time. To use the BANK number or group, foot UP/DOWN foot switches and the number switches 1 - 4 to select the bank and group. • For details on patch/bank/group • For details on patch/bank/group To lit. whose LED is not ZOOM GFX-8 In play mode, the name of the currently selected patch is shown on the display. selected name of the currently In play mode, the indicator. can be checked on the GROUP/BANK and bank number of the patch The group The Quick Guide explains the basic steps for using the GFX-8 in play mode. This lets you use the unit right away, to check out the unit right away, This lets you use the GFX-8 in play mode. steps for using Guide explains the basic The Quick do. what it can 8

Quick Guide (Trying Out the Unit) Quick Guide (Trying Out the) Unit) . 9 DLY/REV module DLY/REV DRIVE, MOD, DLY/REV ). . Adjusts a major parameter of the ZOOM GFX-8 MOD module . Adjusts a major parameter of the DRIVE, MOD, DLY/REV Other useful functions the selector to choose the desired effect in the respective in the respective effect the desired the selector to choose Quick Guide (Trying Out the Unit) Unit) Out the (Trying Guide Quick rn Switches the respective module ( Switches the respective for selectable effects. ON and OFF and switches the group ecorded phrases (jam play), see p. 32. phrases (jam play), ecorded module ( Tu simulator, see p. 7. simulator, see p. 12. phrases (sampler), see p. 34. r 5 DRIVE module • For information on using the amp • For information on using the built-in tuner, of • For information on record/playback • For information on special playback of change the effect, use the DRIVE, change the effect, operate the intensity, change the effect To and keys. selectors MOD, DLY/REV To knob. VALUE or PARM SELECT, GAIN, PARM * During adjustment, the key for that module flashes. * During adjustment, the key for that module for each patch. * The parameter that can be adjusted differs • For more information on easy edit, see p. 11. information on • For more full edit, see p. 14. information on • For more Adjusts a major parameter of the Adjusts the low range. frequency Adjusts the medium range. frequency store an adjusted store select other effects or adjust the effect intensity, use intensity, the effect or adjust other effects select Adjusts the high range. frequency To patch To edit function. the easy The steps listed below will result in a change of the patch sound quality and effect intensity. of the patch sound quality and effect in a change will result The steps listed below adjust the patch sound quality, sound quality, adjust the patch store an edited patch, press the STORE edited patch, press an store 4 Adjusts the ultra-high range. frequency To knobs 1 - 4. operate PARM 3 To key twice. If required, change the store target with the BANK target the store change If required, UP/DOWN foot switches and foot switches 1 - 4 STORE key twice. Note that only the pressing before can be selected as store patches in a user group targets. the pressing the CANCEL key before If you press is aborted procedure STORE key twice, the store and the unit returns to the play mode. • For more information on storing patches, information on • For more see p. 18. Both groups only Preset group group Preset only U and u are user groups, user groups, U and u are groups. preset A - d are (3) Bank number (0 - 9) (3) Bank number (0 - User group User group Both groups is from group A, and when it is group is from B. group it is from green, is off. in the patch is ON. If desired, you can limit the action of the BANK UP/DOWN foot switches to select only user group banks, or only preset group banks. To do this, press the GROUP key. With each push of this key, the selectable groups are cycled as follows. (7) When the LED is red, the effect the effect (7) When the LED is red, When the LED is out, the effect (6) Lights up in red if the EQ module (6) Lights up in red flashes). It is switched only after you press one of the foot flashes). It is switched only after you press indicator switches 1 - 4 (the flashing of the GROUP/BANK stops). group patches can be selected continuously. patches can be selected continuously. group HINTHINT (2) Group (U, u, A, b, C, d) (2) Group (4) When a dot (.) is shown here, the user group/preset user group/preset the here, (4) When a dot (.) is shown (1) Patch name Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation) Operation) Mode (Play to Patches Listening of the currently of the currently selected patch lights up. Selecting a Patch Panel Indication in Play Mode in Play Panel Indication User group group Preset ZOOM GFX-8

(5) The foot switch LED The patch is not switched as long as you only switch the bank/group (changed section of GROUP/BANK indicator For example, when the BANK UP foot switch is pressed repeatedly, the group/bank number changes as follows. To select a patch from a different group/bank, press the BANK UP or DOWN foot switch to switch the group/patch, and then use the foot switches 1 - 4 to select the new patch. In play mode, foot switches 1 - 4 serve to select a patch from the same group/bank. The LED of the currently selected foot switch is lit. To switch patches in play mode, press a foot switch 1 To switch patches in play mode, press - 4 whose LED is not lit. In play mode, the following information is shown on the panel. information is shown on the panel. In play mode, the following Selecting and playing patches stored in the memory of the GFX-8 is called "play mode". The GFX-8 is always in this mode GFX-8 is always "play mode". The of the GFX-8 is called stored in the memory playing patches Selecting and in this mode. functions available how to use the on. This section describes after being turned immediately

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ZOOM GFX-8 BASS: low Adjusts boost/cut in the range. frequency

[PARM VALUE/ADJUST knob] VALUE/ADJUST [PARM Adjusts a major parameter of the module. DLY/REV MIDDLE: medium Adjusts boost/cut in the range. frequency

[PARM SELECT/ADJUST knob] [PARM Adjusts a major parameter of the MOD module.

[PARM knobs 1 - 4] [PARM Adjust the following EQ module parameters. Parameter name Setting value TREBLE: range. high frequency Adjusts boost/cut in the Trying to change effects or parameters which are set to OFF in the current module has no effect. In this case, the indication "OFF" is shown on the display. All changes made with the easy edit function are temporary. Settings revert to the original condition when the patch is switched. When wishing to keep the changes, you must store the patch (see page 18). • • [GAIN knob] In Adjusts a major parameter of the DRIVE module. that almost all patches, this is the GAIN parameter determines the distortion intensity. PRESENCE: range. ultra-high frequency Adjusts boost/cut in the [EQ] To adjust a major parameter of each module, operate a major parameter To adjust the following knobs. NOTE When one of the above knobs is moved, the display shows the parameter name and the GROUP/BANK indicator shows the parameter value for about 2 seconds. Which parameter is assigned to the GAIN knob, PARM SELECT/ADJUST knob, and PARM VALUE/ADJUST knob depends on which effect is selected for that module ( 2. module group B group group A group DLY/REV DLY/REV Select effect. OFF. OFF. EDITED mark (.) module effect. MOD module effect. Select Respective module is Module is ON and effect from from Module is ON and effect (lower labels) is selected. Module is ON and effect from from Module is ON and effect (upper labels) is selected. DRIVE Key lit/flashing red Key lit/flashing green Key lit/flashing green Key out or slowly flashing red Key out or slowly flashing red While only the effect group was switched, the previous effect is still active. The change does not occur until the selector for the respective module is operated. Therefore the selector position and the actual effect may differ during this interval. Using the Easy Edit Function Function Easy Edit the Using However, it is also possible to switch effects in modules and change major effect parameters in play mode. This is called the e play mode. This is called effect parameters in and change major effects in modules is also possible to switch However, it edit function. To switch the effect used in the DRIVE, MOD, or the effect used in To switch the selector and key for the DLY/REV module, operate respective module. To edit patches of the GFX-8, the user normally will activate the edit mode, select the desired parameter, and change the setti and change select the desired parameter, the edit mode, user normally will activate of the GFX-8, the To edit patches Select Switches the respective module (DRIVE, MOD, Switches the respective ON and OFF and switches the group DLY/REV) With each push of the key, for selectable effects. states. the following three the unit cycles through NOTE When the effect is switched, the name of the new effect is shown on the display for about 2 seconds. The EDITED mark (.) in the GROUP/BANK indicator lights up. This indicates that an effect parameter of this patch has been edited. The mark disappears when the setting is changed back to the original setting. 1. Using the Bypass (Mute)/Tuner Function

The GFX-8 incorporates an auto-chromatic tuner for . 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-8 to the bypass (mute) condition, 3. When the GROUP/BANK indicator shows the desired press and immediately release the foot switch 1 - 4 note, perform fine tuning while watching the display. that has selected the currently active patch (the foot switch whose LED is lit). Pitch is low In play mode, when you quickly press the foot switch whose LED is lit, the GFX-8 switches to the bypass condition. The foot switch LED now flashes and the indication "BYPASS" is shown on the display.

Lit Flashes Pitch is correct itnn oPths(lyMd Operation) Mode (Play Patches to Listening

Release immediately

Pitch is high

If you press a foot switch with lit LED for longer than 1 second and then release it, the GFX-8 switches to the mute 4. Tune the other strings in the same way. condition. The foot switch LED now flashes and the indication "MUTE" is shown on the display. 5. When tuning is completed, press the foot switch whose LED is flashing once more.

Lit Flashes

Release after more than 1 second

The GFX-8 returns to the play mode.

If desired, you can change the setting of the unit so that 2. Play the open string you want to tune, and watch the NOTE pressing the foot switch whose LED is lit will not activate GROUP/BANK indicator. The GFX-8 automatically the bypass/mute condition. For details, please refer to detects the pitch and the GROUP/BANK indicator page 41. shows the note which is closest to the current pitch.

For tuning, always play a single note. If you play a chord, NOTE the pitch will not be detected correctly.

12 ZOOM GFX-8 Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation) 13 ZOOM GFX-8 The parameter to be controlled by foot switch 4 (CONTROL switch) is set using the TOTAL module (see page 29). When the GFX-8 is turned off and on again, the reference When the GFX-8 is turned pitch will be reset to "440". To return to the play mode, press the BANK DOWN foot switch once more. When tuning is completed, once more press the foot When tuning is completed, is flashing. switch whose LED the play mode. The GFX-8 returns to NOTE NOTE The available setting range is "435" (center A = 435 Hz) - "445" (center A = 435 setting range is "435" The available 4. 3. (center A = 445 Hz) in 1-Hz steps. (center A = 445 Hz) in Reference pitch value Reference Hold down for at least 1 second Switching Modules On and Off During Play (Manual Mode) Off Switching Modules On and Adjusting the Reference Pitch of the Tuner Tuner of the Pitch the Reference Adjusting Operate foot switches 1 - 4. In manual mode, foot switches 1 - 4 have the following functions. The GFX-8 switches to the manual mode. The display shows The GFX-8 switches to the manual mode. "MANUAL". Press the BANK DOWN foot switch and hold it down Press the BANK DOWN foot switch and for at least 1 second. In play mode, select a patch. The condition where foot switches 1 - 4 can be used to switch the modules in a patch ON and OFF individually and where specific The condition where foot switches 1 - 4 can mode". In manual mode, the modules in a patch can be used like independent parameters can be adjusted is called "manual compact effects. Rotate the DLY/REV (PARM VALUE) knob to adjust Rotate the DLY/REV When this knob is operated, the the reference pitch. is shown on the display. The current reference pitch (center A = 440 Hz). initial setting is "440" In play mode, press the foot switch 1 - 4 whose LED is switch 1 - 4 whose press the foot In play mode, to the bypass/mute condition. lit, to set the GFX-8 After the GFX-8 is turned on, the tuner reference pitch is always "center A = 440 Hz". If desired, you can change the can change you Hz". If desired, A = 440 "center is always pitch tuner reference on, the is turned the GFX-8 After pitch cannot sound source whose instrument or your instrument to another example to match This is useful for reference pitch. then use to of the GFX-8 and the reference pitch To do this, first change piano or a CD. easily, such as an acoustic be changed tuning of your guitar. to perform 3. 2. 1. 2. 1. EQ module page 1 EQ module page 2 ZNR Select the DRIVE, MOD, or module respectively. DLY/REV DRIVE, MOD, DLY/REV key DRIVE, MOD, DLY/REV Set patch name and patch level . and CONTROL switch Set RTM functions (see page 30). Make amp simulator (global parameter) settings . Flashing red Flashing green Flashing orange If a module is selected that is set to OFF in the current patch, editing is not possible (display shows "OFF"). However, ZNR settings can be made also when the EQ module is OFF. MIDI key Make MIDI settings (see page 35). ZNR/EQ EDIT key Selects the EQ module or ZNR. Selects the EQ module the color of the flashing LED With each push of the key, changes as follows. changes, and the edit target Flashing red Flashing green Flashing orange Use the PARM SELECT knob to select the parameter you want to edit. When you turn the PARM SELECT knob, the effects of the module selected in step 3 and the effect parameters are shown in turn on the display. (Which parameter is shown depends on the currently selected module and effect). The currently selected parameter setting can be checked using the GROUP/BANK indicator. Serves to set the patch name and patch level (overall output Serves to set the patch name and patch level to the entire level of the patch) and other parameters applying to all patches. patch, as well as global parameters that apply the color of the flashing LED With each push of the key, changes as follows. changes, and the edit target TOTAL key TOTAL NOTE 4. page 16). see Currently selected parameter value Currently Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) Mode) (Edit a Patch of Sound the Changing Currently selected parameter name Currently When edit mode was activated immediately after switching When edit mode was activated immediately mode was patches, the TOTAL key flashes. When edit activated after easy edit, the key of the edited module flashes. Basic Edit Mode Steps Mode Steps Basic Edit ZOOM GFX-8

Use the panel keys to select the module you want to edit. In edit mode, the following keys serve to select the module for editing. The selected key flashes. The keys and foot switch LEDs of modules that are ON in the The keys and foot switch LEDs of modules current patch are lit. flashes. The key of the module selected for editing In edit mode, the following information is shown on the panel. In edit mode, the following information is shown The EDIT key LED lights up, and the GFX-8 enters the edit The EDIT key LED lights up, and the GFX-8 mode. Press the EDIT key. In play mode, select the patch you want to edit. In play mode, select a user group or preset group. However, The patch can be from preset groups are read-only, after you have because patches in the only select a user group patch as store edited a patch, you can target. The basic steps that are normally taken in edit mode are explained here. Besides these, the edit mode also provides a short cut here. Besides these, the edit mode also are normally taken in edit mode are explained The basic steps that parameter ( to quickly edit a specific The condition where you can change the parameters that make up a patch to create your own sound is called "edit mode". This sound is called "edit to create your own that make up a patch the parameters where you can change The condition mode. how to use edit section describes

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Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) 15 ZOOM GFX-8 All changes made in edit mode are temporary. Settings All changes made in edit when the patch is switched. revert to the original condition the changes, you must store the When wishing to keep patch (see page 18). When editing is complete, press the EDIT/CANCEL is complete, press When editing key. returns to the play mode. The GFX-8 When wishing to continue editing other parameters or other parameters editing to continue wishing When - 6. steps 3 repeat modules, NOTE 8. 7. EDITED mark (.) ARM VALUE/ADJUST knob ARM VALUE/ADJUST P (red) page 2 (green). When EQ page 1 or 2 is EQ selected, keeping the key depressed for 1 second switches EQ ON or OFF. ZNR/EQ EDIT key (*2) MOD key (*1), Foot switch 2 DLY/REV key (*1), Foot switch 3 DRIVE key (*1), Foot switch 1 (*2) push of the key: ZNR (orange) Each EQ page 1 (*1) push of the key: group A , group B, OFF Each • EQ module. • DLY/REV • MOD module • DRIVE module In edit mode, the following keys or foot switches can be used to In edit mode, the following keys or foot switches of a module that has change the module ON/OFF setting. The key be edited any been set to OFF goes out, and the module cannot also if the EQ more. (However, the ZNR settings can be changed module is OFF.) To change the effect module ON/OFF setting, use the To change the effect module ON/OFF following foot switches or keys. Use the PARM VALUE/ADJUST knob to change the to change knob VALUE/ADJUST PARM Use the effect). (or the setting parameter PARM on the display, use the the parameter shown To change effect change is made to any knob. When a VALUE/ADJUST on the mark (.) appears parameter, the EDITED selection or indicator. GROUP/BANK 6. 5. LEVEL TONE module module. DLY/REV DLY/REV ARM knobs 1 - 4 PRE GAIN P Selects the effect of effect Selects the the module. GAIN MOD For example, when the effect OVER DRV of the DRIVE module is selected, the PARM knobs 1 - 4 control the following parameters. Selects the effect of the effect Selects the When the effect is switched, the name of the new effect is shown is switched, the name of the new effect When the effect on the display for about 2 seconds. module. DRIVE Module is ON and effect from group A (upper labels) is selected. group from Module is ON and effect Respective module is OFF. Respective module is OFF. Module is ON and effect from group B (lower labels) is selected. group from Module is ON and effect Selects the effect of effect Selects the the Key lit/flashing red Key lit/flashing green Key lit/flashing green Key out or slowly flashing red Key out or slowly flashing red Switches the respective module (DRIVE, MOD, DLY/REV) ON and module (DRIVE, MOD, DLY/REV) Switches the respective each With for selectable effects. OFF and switches the group states. the following three the unit cycles through push of the key, [DRIVE/MOD/DLY/REV key] [DRIVE/MOD/DLY/REV [DRIVE/MOD/DLY/REV selector] selector] [DRIVE/MOD/DLY/REV Adjusts a major parameter Adjusts a major parameter In of the DRIVE module. this is almost all patches, that the GAIN parameter determines the distortion intensity. [GAIN knob] Edit Mode Shortcut (2) Edit Mode Shortcut (1) Shortcut Mode Edit Using PARM knobs 1 - 4, the main parameters of each module can be quickly edited. ZOOM GFX-8

In edit mode, the main parameters (parameter 1 - 4) of the currently selected module are assigned to PARM knobs 1 - 4. Use the PARM knobs 1 - 4 to edit the parameter selected in step 1. The selected key starts to flash. Use the DRIVE, MOD, DLY/REV, ZNR/EQ EDIT, or TOTAL key to select the module you want to edit. In edit mode, the following knobs and keys can be used to directly edit the effect selection or parameter. or parameter. selection edit the effect to directly be used keys can knobs and following mode, the In edit

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Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) . 17 LEVEL TONE TM SETTING ZOOM GFX-8 R CUSTOM 2 PRE GAIN Distortion character High-range character Mid-range character Low-range character ARM 5 6 PARM 7 PARM 8 PARM ARM 9 10 PARM 11 PARM 12 PARM P P > CHAR << > HIGH > MID < > LOW < GAIN LEVEL ARM 1 2 PARM 3 PARM 4 PARM P > HIGH < > CHAR < > MID < > LOW <

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TM SETTING R ARM 10 ARM 11 ARM 12 ARM 9 CUSTOM 1 PRE GAIN P P P P ARM 5 6 PARM 7 PARM 8 PARM ARM 9 10 PARM 11 PARM 12 PARM P P That parameters 9 - 12 are global parameters that affect all patches. For example, when parameters 9 - 12 of custom distortion 1 in a patch were adjusted, and the patch was stored, the changes will affect all patches using custom distortion 1 (effect type 11A). > CHAR < > HIGH < > MID < > LOW < GAIN Call up parameters 10 - 12 in the same way with the Call up parameters 10 - 12 in the same VALUE knob PARM SELECT knob, and use the PARM to adjust the value. effect, When you have created a custom distortion store the patch. Use the PARM VALUE knob to adjust the value. Use the PARM VALUE knob to adjust custom distortion, Parameters 9 - 12 are special parameters for for each frequency allowing setting characteristics separately band. ARM 1 2 PARM 3 PARM 4 PARM P NOTE 6. 7. 5. LEVEL TONE LEVEL TM SETTING R FOR CLEAN TONE LEVEL PRE GAIN ARM 5 6 PARM 7 PARM 8 PARM TM SETTING P R FOR CLEAN GAIN TONE LEVEL PRE GAIN 1 - 30 (as desired) 7 5 25 ARM 1 2 PARM 3 PARM 4 PARM ARM 5 6 PARM 7 PARM 8 PARM TM SETTING P P R FOR CLEAN GAIN TONE PRE GAIN TM SETTING ARM 5 6 PARM 7 PARM 8 PARM ARM 1 2 PARM 3 PARM 4 PARM P R P FDR CLN GAIN PRE GAIN [Normal distortion effects][Normal distortion [Custom distortion] GAIN PRE GAIN TONE LEVEL ARM 5 6 PARM 7 PARM 8 PARM ARM 1 2 PARM 3 PARM 4 PARM P P GAIN To make optimum use of custom distortion parameters, we To make optimum use of custom distortion recommend to set parameters 1 - 4 as follows. Creating Custom Distortion Distortion Custom Creating ARM 1 2 PARM 3 PARM 4 PARM P Parameter 9 can also be called up with the PARM SELECT knob. This is convenient to switch between any parameter from 1 - 12. This calls up parameter 9. The name of the parameter (">CHAR<") appears on the display, and the GROUP/BANK indicator shows the current value. PARM4 Press the GROUP/CUSTOM SET key once. PARM1 PARM2 PARM3 Call up parameters 1 - 8 and make the desired Call up parameters 1 - 8 and make the settings. Verify that the DRIVE module is ON. Select CUSTOM1 (11A) or CUSTOM2 (11B) of the Select CUSTOM1 (11A) or CUSTOM2 DRIVE module. Once you have set these parameters and stored the result as a patch, you can use it as a new distortion effect in other patches Once you have set these parameters and Activate edit mode. The effect numbers 11A and 11B of the DRIVE module are reserved for custom distortion effects created by the user. For custom user. For by the effects created distortion for custom reserved are DRIVE module 11B of the 11A and numbers The effect (PARM9 - more parameters there are four (PARM1 - PARM8), regular effect parameters in addition to the distortion, and other characteristics. the distortion character allow control over PARM12) which NOTE 4. 3. 2. 1. t a 41). see page hen the store (copy) process is executed, the When the respective module is OFF, custom module module is OFF, When the respective settings cannot be stored. previous contents of the store (copy) target are overwritten and cannot be restored. However, the factory default settings of any user group patch (or all patches) can be restored ( The patches in the preset groups (A, b, C, d) are read-only and cannot be used as store targets. When the STORE key is pressed while a patch from a preset group is selected, the store target is automatically changed to "U0" and foot switch 1. If required, change the store target with the USER group/bank/foot switch. •W other steps are taken. When the group/bank is changed, the other steps are taken. When the group/bank flashes. changed part of the GROUP/BANK indicator To execute the patch store (copy) process, press the STORE key once more. The store (copy) process is carried out, and the unit automatically reverts to the play mode. To cancel the operation, press the CANCEL key before pressing the STORE key the second time. • Press the GROUP/CUSTOM SET key and select C1 Press the GROUP/CUSTOM C2 (custom setting 2). (custom setting 1) or settings you have made, press the To store the custom STORE key. any time, simply by The stored custom settings can be selected at setting 2) for the choosing 11A (custom setting 1) or 11B (custom MOD module or DLY/REV module. key. To cancel the store process, press the CANCEL NOTE 3. 5. 6. Storing and Copying Patches (Store Mode Operation) Mode Patches (Store Storing and Copying The operation steps are different than for creating custom distortion in the DRIVE module. distortion in the DRIVE than for creating custom steps are different The operation Storing Custom Module Settings Settings Module Custom Storing ZOOM GFX-8 "STORE?" and target patch name "STORE?" and target shown alternately.are

Use the BANK UP/DOWN foot switches and foot switches 1 - 4 to select the store (copy) target. When the edited patch was from a user group, the original group/bank/foot switch will be selected as store target if no If you wish to store the edited patch in another location than the currently shown store target, change the patch name before pressing the STORE key. The GFX-8 goes into store standby mode and the indication "STORE?" and the store target patch name are shown alternately on the display. The GROUP/BANK indicator shows the store target group/bank number. The LED of one of the foot switches 1 - 4 corresponding to the store target lights up. In play mode or edit mode, press the STORE key. In play mode or edit mode, press the Unless you store edited patches in memory, the settings will revert to the original condition when the patch is switched. Do no Unless you store edited patches in memory, The effect name flashes on the display, and the indication "C1" The effect name flashes on the display, and flashes on the GROUP/BANK indicator. Press the GROUP/CUSTOM SET key. Press the GROUP/CUSTOM SET key. Make the desired effect selection and parameter Make the desired effect selection and 2. settings for the module selected in step wish to keep. forget to store any edited patches that you and store it at another location. For example, copying all patches to be used in It is also possible to copy an existing patch make it easy to call up the patches with foot switches 1 - 4 during a performance. specific song to one user group bank will Verify that the selected module is ON. Verify that the selected Activate edit mode. Activate edit or DLY/REV key to select the Press the MOD key want to store custom settings. module for which you The settings for the MOD module and DLY/REV module can be stored as custom settings. Stored custom settings can be called can be settings Stored custom settings. as custom be stored module can DLY/REV and the MOD module for The settings or existing patches. use with new patches in edit mode, for up at any time

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Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) Storing and Copying Patches (Store Mode Operation) Effects and Parameters

This section lists all the effects and parameters available in the modules of the GFX-8. Parameters which are common for several or all effects are explained only once. DRIVE Module This module comprises a wide variety of effects, including clean acoustic simulator, distortion, overdrive, and fuzz.

[GLOBAL] indicates [CONTROL SW] indicates an Parameter 5 RTM MAX 0 - 99, 1.0 a global parameter item that can be operated with that applies to all the CONTROL switch (see page Using the maximum value of the parameter adjusted by RTM as patches. 31). reference (100%), this parameter adjusts the RTM maximum value in the range from 0% (0) - 100% (1.0).

• Parameter 1 of the DRIVE module can be adjusted with the Parameter 6 RTM MIN 0 - 99, 1.0 GAIN knob also when another module is selected. Using the maximum value of the parameter adjusted by RTM as reference (100%), this parameter adjusts the RTM minimum value in the range from 0% (0) - 100% (1.0). * TYPE 1A - 7B have the same parameters. Parameter 7 RTM DES 1 - 4 TYPE 1A FDR CLN Selects the parameter to be adjusted by RTM. Parameter 1 - 4 can Clean sound of built-in type tube amp. be selected. TYPE 1B FDR DRV Parameter 8 RTM CTL oF, Pd, 1 - 5, 8 - 31 Drive sound of built-in type tube amp. Selects the controller to use for RTM. Available settings are "oF" TYPE 2A MS CRU (off), "Pd" (expression pedal), MIDI control change 1 - 5, 8 - 31.

Crunch sound of British style tube stack amp. When the DRIVE module is ON, the switch functions as a fet n Parameters and Effects TYPE 2B MS DRV boost switch that further raises the level of the DRIVE module. With each push of the CONTROL switch (foot Drive sound of British style tube stack amp. switch 4), the setting is toggled between normal (LED out) TYPE 3A BG DRV and boost (LED lit). Drive sound of tube stack amp with fat midrange. TYPE 8A COMP TYPE 3B PVY DRV This is a combination of compressor and clean sound. Drive sound of high-gain tube stack amp, ideal for heavy metal. GAIN knob COMP SNS oF, - 10 TYPE 4A VX CRU Old-style crunch sound. Parameter 1 TONE 0 - 10 TYPE 4B PWR LEAD Parameter 2 COMP SNS oF, 1 - 10 sound with good power balance. Adjusts the compressor effect depth. When set to "oF", the effect TYPE 5A V-OD does not operate. Dry overdrive sound. Parameter 3 ATTACK 1 - 10 TYPE 5B OVER DRV Adjusts the rise time of the effect. Cabinet ringing style overdrive sound. Parameter 4 Parameter 8 TYPE 6A V-DIST See TYPE 1A (FDR CLN).

Distortion sound with dry character. See TYPE 1A (FDR CLN). TYPE 6B DIST

Strong distortion sound. * TYPE 8B - 9B have the same parameters. TYPE 7A FUZZ TYPE 8B CMP+CRU Boomy fuzz tone. This is a combination of compressor and crunch. TYPE 7B WD METAL TYPE 9A CMP+OD High-gain aggressive sound. This is a combination of compressor overdrive. GAIN knob GAIN 1 - 30 TYPE 9B CMP+DIST Parameter 1 GAIN 1 - 30 This is a combination of compressor and distortion. Adjusts the final gain. GAIN knob GAIN 1 - 30 PRE GAIN 1 - 10 Parameter 2 Parameter 1 GAIN 1 - 30 Adjusts the basic distortion amount. Adjusts the effect intensity. TONE 0 - 10 Parameter 3 Parameter 2 COMP SNS oF, 1 - 10 Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the compressor effect depth. When set to "oF", the effect Parameter 4 LEVEL 1 - 30 does not operate. Adjusts the level of the signal after passing the DRIVE module.

ZOOM GFX-8 19 ) 1 - 15 , oF 1 - 10 0 - 10 1 - 30 1 - 30 . . Parameter 8 ZNR > MID < > LOW < PRE GAIN TONE > CHAR < > HIGH < GAIN GAIN Zoom Noise Reduction (Equalizer Page 1) ( Peaking Sound set with editing software on computer Low-range emphasis Mid-range emphasis High-range emphasis Sound set with editing software on computer High-pass Flat Peaking Boost Sound set with editing software on computer Clean type distortion Overdrive type distortion Regular distortion Amp distortion Sound set with editing software on computer Low-pass Flat TYPE 1A (FDR CLN) P1 See TYPE 1A (FDR CLN) P1 - P4: S1, S2: L1 - L3: M1 - M3: H1 - H3: S1, S2: H1 - H2: Ft: P1 - P4: b1, b2: S1, S2: c1, c2: o1, o2: d1, d2: A1, A2: S1, S2: L1 - L4: Ft: ZNR Parameter 1 Parameter 11 Parameter 12 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter Parameter 4 Parameter 9 Parameter 10 GAIN knob GAIN 1 Parameter Adjusts the basic distortion. Adjusts the Note that parameters 9 - 12 below are global parameters that Note that parameters 9 details, see page 17.) apply to all patches. (For can be customized in further detail The custom distortion effects using the supplied software. in the high-frequency range. Selects the distortion character Adjusts the overall gain. Adjusts the Adjusts the tone. See Adjusts the ZNR sensitivity. Select the setting that yields best noise reduction without causing the sound to become unnatural. When set to "oF", the ZNR action is defeated. Selects the distortion character in the mid- frequency range. Selects the distortion character in the mid- frequency range. Selects the distortion character in the low-frequency Selects the distortion character in the low- frequency range. Selects the distortion character in the low- frequency EQ This circuit achieves noise reduction during play pauses without affecting the character of the sound. This is page 1 of the four-band equalizer that serves to tailor the sound. There is only one equalizer effect, but because it has many parameters, the settings are divided into two pages (EQ P1/EQ P2) for operation 1 - 10 , 0 - 10 1 - 10 1 - 10 1 - 10 1 - 10 1 - 10 oF 1 - 10 1 - 10 ...... indicates an item that can be operated Parameter 8 Parameter 8 Parameter 8 Parameter BODY TONE TOP TOP ATTACK SEND LVL COMP SNS SEND LVL ATTACK CUSTOM2 CUSTOM1 ACOUSTIC EXT DIST Flashing orangeFlashing redFlashing green ZNR EQ module page 1 EQ module page 2 TYPE 1A (FDR CLN) TYPE 1A (FDR CLN) TYPE 1A (FDR CLN) TYPE 1A (FDR • • • 11A 10A 11B 10B See See See TYPE 1A (FDR CLN) TYPE 1A (FDR CLN) TYPE 1A (FDR CLN) TYPE 1A (FDR ZNR/EQ (Zoom Noise Reduction/Equalizer) Module ZOOM GFX-8 [CONTROL SW] with the CONTROL switch (see page 31).

Parameter 4 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 GAIN knob Parameter 1 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 GAIN knob Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter See Adjusts the rise time of the effect. of the effect. the rise time Adjusts See Adjusts the overall sound quality. Adjusts the body character of the guitar. Adjusts the special string character of the . Adjusts the special string character of the acoustic See Adjusts the rise time of the effect. Adjusts the compressor effect depth. When set to "oF", the effect Adjusts the compressor does not operate. Adjusts the signal level supplied at the EXT.DIST SEND jack. Adjusts the signal level In edit mode, the color of the flashing ZNR/EQ EDIT LED changes with each push of the key, and the editing target is switched as follows. This module contains the ZNR (Zoom Noise Reduction) function that reduces noise during pauses, and an equalizer for This module contains the ZNR (Zoom Noise Reduction) function that reduces adjusting the spectral balance of the sound. •

TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE These effects let you design your very own distortion circuit to achieve any desired sound. Changes the sound of an into an acoustic guitar sound. Changes the sound of an electric guitar into an Instead of the internal DRIVE module, a distortion effect connected to module, a distortion effect connected Instead of the internal DRIVE SEND/RETURN jacks is used. the rear-panel EXT.DIST 20

Effects and Parameters with the ZNR/EQ EDIT key. (If the PARM SELECT knob is used, EQ module setting values and frequencies parameters 1 - 12 can be called up continuously.) TREBLE FRQ Display MID FRQ Display BASS FRQ Display PRESENCE -12 - 12 630Hz 63 160Hz 16 60Hz 06 Parameter 1 800Hz 80 200Hz 20 80Hz 08 Adjusts boost/cut in the ultra-high range (above 8 kHz). 1.2kHz 1.2 315Hz 31 125Hz 12 1.6kHz 1.6 400Hz 40 160Hz 16 2.5kHz 2.5 630Hz 63 200Hz 20 Parameter 2 TREBLE -12 - 12 3.2kHz 3.2 800Hz 80 315Hz 31 5.1kHz 5.1 1.2kHz 1.2 400Hz 40 Adjusts boost/cut in the high range. 6.3kHz 6.3 1.6kHz 1.6 630Hz 63 Parameter 3 MIDDLE -12 - 12 Adjusts boost/cut in the midrange. Parameter 5 RTM MAX 0 - 99, 1.0 Using the maximum value of the parameter adjusted by RTM as Parameter 4 BASS -12 - 12 reference (100%), this parameter adjusts the RTM maximum Adjusts boost/cut in the low range. value in the range from 0% (0) - 100% (1.0).

EQ P2 (Equalizer Page 2) Parameter 6 RTM MIN 0 - 99, 1.0 This is page 2 of the four-band equalizer. Using the maximum value of the parameter adjusted by RTM as reference (100%), this parameter adjusts the RTM minimum Parameter 1 EQ LEVEL 1 - 30 value in the range from 0% (0) - 100% (1.0). Adjusts the level of the signal after passing the EQ module. A setting of 25 gives unity level (input level = output level). Parameter 7 RTM DES 1 - 8 Selects the parameter to be adjusted by RTM. Parameter 1 - 8 can Parameter 2 TRBL FRQ 63 - 6.3 (see table) be selected. Adjusts the center frequency in the high range (630 Hz - 6.3 kHz). Parameter 8 RTM CTL oF, Pd, 1 - 5, 8 - 31 Selects the controller to use for RTM. Available settings are "oF" Parameter 3 MID FRQ 16 - 1.6 (see table) (off), "Pd" (expression pedal), MIDI control change 1 - 5, 8 - 31. Adjusts the center frequency in the midrange (160 Hz - 1.6 kHz). When the effect is ON, the output is muted while the Parameter 4 BASS FRQ 06 - 63 (see table) CONTROL switch is pressed (during muting, the LED Adjusts the center frequency in the low range (60 Hz - 630 Hz). lights up). Parameters and Effects

MOD (Modulation) Module

This module contains spatial effects such as and flanger, unique sounding effects such as auto-wah, and modulation effects such as ring modulator.

Indicates a parameter Indicates a parameter that can Parameter 2 RATE 1 - 50 that can be controlled by be controlled with the PARM RTM (see page 30). SELECT knob during easy edit Parameter 3 PRE DLY 0 - 50 (see page 11). Parameter 4 CHO MIX 0 - 50 Indicates a parameter for [CONTROL SW] indicates an which tap input is possible item that can be operated with Parameter 5 RTM MAX 0 - 99, 1.0 with the CONTROL switch the CONTROL switch (see (see page 31). page 31). Using the maximum value of the parameter adjusted by RTM as reference (100%), this parameter adjusts the RTM maximum value in the range from 0% (0) - 100% (1.0). Common Parameters of MOD Module Parameter 6 RTM MIN 0 - 99, 1.0 DEPTH Adjusts the effect depth. Using the maximum value of the parameter adjusted by RTM as RATE Adjusts the modulation rate. reference (100%), this parameter adjusts the RTM minimum PRE DLY Adjusts the predelay time. value in the range from 0% (0) - 100% (1.0). Adjusts the effect mix ratio. xx MIX Parameter 7 RTM DES 1 - 4 Adjusts the balance between effect sound BALANCE Selects the parameter to be adjusted by RTM. Parameter 1 - 4 can and original sound. Higher values result in be selected. more pronounced effect sound. FEEDBACK Adjusts the amount of feedback. Parameter 8 RTM CTL oF, Pd, 1 - 5, 8 - 31 SHIFT Adjusts the effect operation direction. "dn" Selects the controller to use for RTM. Available settings are "oF" means downward change, and "UP" upward (off), "Pd" (expression pedal), MIDI control change 1 - 5, 8 - 31. change. LED lit: CHO MIX parameter is at maximum. SENS Adjusts the picking detection sensitivity for wah and the trigger sensitivity. LED out: CHO MIX parameter is at the value stored for that patch. POSITION Selects the MOD module connection point. bF: Before DRIVE module AF: After EQ TYPE 1B CE CHO module This is a chorus effect characterized by warm sound.

Parameter 1 DEPTH 0 - 50 TYPE 1A CHORUS This is a chorus effect with clear sound. Parameter 2 RATE 1 - 50 0 - 50 Parameter 1 DEPTH Parameter 3 TONE 0 - 50 Adjusts the sound quality. ZOOM GFX-8 21 (Pedal Wah) 0 - 50 1 - 50 dn, UP 1 - 50 bF, AF 0 - 50 1 - 50 oF, 1 - 50 1 - 50 0 - 50 0 - 50 bF, AF 0 - 10 . . . . Parameter 8 Parameter 8 Parameter 8 Parameter 8 FEEDBACK RESO SHIFT AWA SENS POSITION DEPTH STP RATE RISETIME PWA FREQ DRY LVL WET LVL POSITION CLIP AUTO WAH STEP PDL WAH 5A 4A 4B LED lit: STP RATE parameter is at maximum. LED out: STP RATE parameter is at the value stored for that patch. If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is operated, the wah effect will be bypassed while the switch is pushed. LED lit: TRM RATE parameter is at maximum. LED lit: TRM RATE parameter parameter is at the value stored for LED out: TRM RATE that patch. is operated, If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is being the wah effect will be bypassed while the switch pushed. TYPE 1A (CHORUS) TYPE 1A (CHORUS) TYPE 1A (CHORUS) TYPE 1A (CHORUS) Parameter 3 Parameter 5 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 4 Parameter Parameter 5 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 3 Parameter Adjusts the modulation signal waveform. Higher values result in result Higher values waveform. signal the modulation Adjusts of waveform tops. stronger clipping the signal and the start of delay between the input Adjusts the effect is always operating. the setting is "oF", the effect. When See See Adjusts the resonance. Sets the wah effect direction. Sets the effect sensitivity See Sets the center frequency of the wah effect. Sets the center frequency Sets the level of the original sound. Sets the effect sound level. See TYPE TYPE TYPE This is a special effect with step-like filter characteristics. Operation of this effect varies according to the picking intensity. Operation of this effect varies according to the This effect allows use of the expression pedal to manually adjust wah. the expression pedal to manually adjust wah. This effect allows use of 1 - 50 bF, AF 0 - 50 1 - 50 1 - 50 1 - 4 0 - 50 1 - 50 0 - 50 -15 - 0 - 15 0 - 50 1 - 50 0 - 50 oF, 1 - 50 0 - 50 . . . . Parameter 8 Parameter 8 Parameter 8 Parameter 8 Parameter DEPTH TRM RATE PHA RATE CHAR POSITION RESO FEEDBACK DEPTH FLG RATE PRE DLY VIB RATE BALANCE RISETIME DEPTH CE MIX TREMOLO PHASE FLANGER VIBRATO 3A 2A 3B 2B LED lit: PHA RATE parameter is at maximum. LED out: PHA RATE parameter is at the value stored for that patch. LED lit: FLG RATE parameter is at maximum. LED lit: FLG RATE parameter is at maximum. stored for LED out: FLG RATE parameter is at the value that patch. LED lit: VIB RATE parameter is at maximum. LED lit: VIB RATE parameter is at maximum. stored for LED out: VIB RATE parameter is at the value that patch. LED lit: CE MIX parameter is at maximum. MIX parameter is at maximum. LED lit: CE the value stored for that MIX parameter is at LED out: CE patch. TYPE 1A (CHORUS) TYPE 1A (CHORUS) TYPE 1A (CHORUS) TYPE 1A (CHORUS) ZOOM GFX-8

Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 5 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 1 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 5 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 1 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter See Selects the characteristics of the phase sound. Adjusts the resonance. See Adjusts the effect intensity. See Adjusts the delay between the input signal and the start of the Adjusts the delay between is "oF", the effect is always operating. effect. When the setting See

TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE This effect periodically varies the level of the sound. This effect produces a swooshing sound. This effect produces a peculiar, undulating sound. This effect produces a peculiar, undulating sound. This is a vibrato effect that periodically varies the pitch. This is a vibrato effect 22

Effects and Parameters TYPE 5B CRY TYPE 7A RING MOD (Ring Modulator) This effect varies the sound like a talking modulator. This effect produces a metallic sound.

Parameter 1 DEPTH 0 - 50 Parameter 1 DEPTH 0 - 50

Parameter 2 SHIFT dn, UP Parameter 2 RNG FREQ 1 - 50 Adjusts the frequency of the ring modulator effect. Parameter 3 CRY SENS 1 - 50 Parameter 3 BALANCE 0 - 50 Parameter 4 POSITION bF, AF Parameter 4 POSITION bF, AF Parameter 5 Parameter 8 See TYPE 1A (CHORUS). Parameter 5 Parameter 8 See TYPE 1A (CHORUS). If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is operated, the cry effect will be bypassed while the switch is pushed. If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is operated, the effect will be bypassed while the switch is pushed. TYPE 6A PITCH This is a pitch shifter with a range of 1 octave down and 2 octaves up. TYPE 7B SLOW ATK (Slow Attack) This effect automatically produces a " type sound" where each Parameter 1 PITCH -12 - 0 - 12, 24 note is individually enhanced. Adjusts the pitch shift amount in semitones. Parameter 1 SLW TIME 1 - 50 Parameter 2 FINE -10 - 10 Adjusts the rise time of the effect. Performs fine adjustment of pitch shift amount. Parameter 2 CURVE 1 - 4 Parameter 3 TONE 0 - 50 Adjusts the rise curve. Adjusts the tone of the effect. bF, AF Parameter 3 POSITION Parameters and Effects Parameter 4 BALANCE 0 - 50 Adjusts the balance between effect sound and original sound. Parameter 5 Parameter 8 See TYPE 1A (CHORUS). Parameter 5 Parameter 8 See TYPE 1A (CHORUS). If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is operated, the effect will be bypassed while the switch is pushed. If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is operated, the effect will be bypassed while the switch is pushed. TYPE 8A DELAY This is a delay effect with a delay time of 1 millisecond to 6 seconds. TYPE 6B PDL PIT (Pedal Pitch) This effect allows manually changing the pitch, using the expression Parameter 1 TIMEx100 0 - 60 pedal. Sets delay time in 100-ms units.

Parameter 1 TYPE 1 - 16 Parameter 2 TIMEx1 0 - 99 Selects the pedal pitch type (see table below). Depending on the Sets delay time in 1-ms units. type, the pitch action is different when the pedal is raised and lowered. Parameter 3 FEEDBACK 0 - 50

Parameter 4 DLY MIX 0 - 50

Parameter 5 Parameter 8 See TYPE 1A (CHORUS).

Sets the delay time according to the interval in which the CONTROL switch is operated.

TYPE 8B TIMETRIP This is an innovative delay effect which varies the delay time depending on picking intensity.

Parameter 1 SENS 1 - 50

Parameter 2 SHIFT dn, UP Parameter 5 Parameter 8 See TYPE 1A (CHORUS). Parameter 3 FEEDBACK -10 - 10

If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is operated, Parameter 4 TRIP BAL 0 - 50 the effect will be bypassed while the switch is pushed. Parameter 5 Parameter 8 See TYPE 1A (CHORUS).

If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is operated, the effect will be bypassed while the switch is pushed.

ZOOM GFX-8 23 0 - 50 1 - 50 1 - 50 0 - 50 0 - 50 0 - 50 1 - 50 1 - 50 0 - 50 . . . Parameter 8 Parameter 8 Parameter 8 VIB DPT VIB RATE RING SPD RING BAL HOLD MIX TRM DPT TRM RATE CHO RATE CHO MIX CUSTOM2 RING+VIB CUSTOM1 TRM+CHO 11A 10A 11B 10B Switches the tremolo on and off. Switches the vibrato on and off. Serves to start and stop the sampling process and to start Serves to start and stop playback. TYPE 1A (CHORUS) TYPE 1A (CHORUS) TYPE 1A (CHORUS) OFF or the unit is set to the bypass condition. unit is set to the bypass OFF or the So (SOUND ON SOUND) ON So (SOUND In this mode, the sampled sound is played back over the back over is played sampled sound mode, the In this switch is kept depressed, While the CONTROL current sound. sound. The delay sound is added to the playback guitar play the duration of the parameter 1 + 2 determines time set with repeat interval. * module is set to are retained until the The sampled data Parameter 5 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Adjusts the vibrato depth. Adjusts the vibrato rate. Adjusts the modulation frequency of the ring modulator effect. Adjusts the ring modulator balance. See Adjusts the tremolo effect depth. Adjusts the tremolo effect modulation rate. Adjusts the chorus effect modulation rate. Adjusts the chorus sound mix ratio. See See • TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE This is a combination of ring modulator and vibrato. This is a combination of ring modulator and vibrato. Call up the previously stored custom settings 1/2 for the MOD module. (For information on creating and storing custom settings, see page 18.) The currently stored parameters can be edited. To retain any changes, store the patch. This is a combination of tremolo and chorus. This is a combination of Time Time Press Cancel hold 0 - 60 0 - 99 tr, Gt, So 0 - 50 0 - 50 40 - 250 t1 - t9 Playback . Stop Playback End . . Sampling Sampling Parameter 8 Press Press Press Press Release TIMEx1 MODE TIMEx100 FEEDBACK BPM MIX INTERVAL BPM Sampling start switch HOLD DLY BPM DLY BPM Sampling start switch CONTROL Effect Sound CONTROL Original sound Effect Sound 9A 9B Original sound Sets the delay time according to the interval in which the Sets the delay time according to the interval in CONTROL switch is operated. t1 = Two full notest3 = quarter notet5 = half triplet note = dotted quarter note t2 t7 = dotted sixteenth note t8 = quarter triplet note t9 = sixteenth note t6 = eighth note = dotted eighth note t4 TYPE 1A (CHORUS) Gt (GATE) tr (TRIGGER) 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. Sampling starts when the CONTROL switch is pressed. When Sampling starts when the CONTROL switch is stops the CONTROL switch is pressed once more, sampling is not pressed and playback starts. If the CONTROL switch twice, sampling automatically stops after the delay time has elapsed. Pressing the CONTROL switch once more stops playback. ZOOM GFX-8

Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 1 Parameter 5 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 2 Parameter 1 Parameter Sets delay time in 100-ms units • • Selects the hold mode. Sets delay time in 1-ms units See Adjusts the note that determines the delay sound timing, using Adjusts the note that determines as reference. the BPM tempo setting Adjusts the BPM value (number of quarter note beats per minute, quarter note beats per BPM value (number of Adjusts the value 1 knob is moved, the When the PARM a unit for tempo). use the PARM of 5. For fine adjustment, changes in steps VALUE knob.

TYPE TYPE This is a hold delay effect which can sample and playback a phrase of This is a hold delay effect which can sample and up to 6 seconds in length. This delay effect allows setting the delay time in BPM units. time in BPM the delay allows setting effect This delay 24

Effects and Parameters Effects and Parameters 25 (when 2A is selected) (when 2B is selected) ZOOM GFX-8 1 - 99, 1.0, Hd 0 - 60 0 - 99 0 - 50 0 - 50 1 - 99, 1.0 - 3.0 1 - 99, 1.0 0 - 50 0 - 50 0 - 50 0 - 50 . . Parameter 8 Parameter 8 SEAMTIME TIMEx100 TIMEx1 FEEDBACK PPD MIX TIME DLY TIME DLY FB DLY MIX HALL MIX ROOM MIX PP DLY SEAMLESS DLY+HALL DLY+ROOM 3A 2A 3B 2B Sets the delay time according to the interval in which the CONTROL switch is operated. Sets the delay time according to the interval in which the Sets the delay time according to the interval in CONTROL switch is operated. TYPE 1A (REV HALL) TYPE 1A (REV HALL) Parameter 2 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 1 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Sets delay time in 100-ms units. Sets delay time in 1-ms units. See Sets the delay time. In the range from 1 - 99, the formula is 10 ms x setting value = delay time. In the range from 1.0 - 6.0 (for 3B SEAMLESS, the maximum is 3.0), the formula is 1000 ms x setting value = delay time. When the PARM 1 knob is moved, the value changes in steps of 5. For fine adjustment, use the PARM VALUE knob. Adjusts the duration for which the delay sound is heard after the patch was switched (100 ms x setting value = remain duration). The setting "Hd" means that the delay sound remains for the time set for that patch. Sets the delay time in 10-ms units (10 ms x setting value = delay Sets the delay time in 10-ms time). delay feedback. Adjusts the amount of mix ratio. Adjusts the delay sound Adjusts the reverb sound mix ratio. See selected at the newly called up patch. TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE * To use the seamless effect, the seamless delay must be This is a combination of delay and room reverb. This is a combination of This is an effect where the delay sound continues to be heard for up to 3 seconds after the patch is switched. This is a ping-pong type delay where the sound is alternately panned This is a ping-pong type delay where the sound to 6 seconds. right and left. The delay time of 1 millisecond * TYPE 2A and 2B have the same parameters. and 2B have the same * TYPE 2A hall reverb. of delay and This is a combination indicates an 8 - 31 , 1 - 5 1.0 1.0 , , , (when 1A is selected) (when 1B is selected) Pd , 1 - 4 oF 0 - 10 0 - 50 0 - 50 0 - 99 0 - 99 1 - 30 0 - 50 [CONTROL SW] with item that can be operated page the CONTROL switch (see 31). Indicates a parameter that can Indicates a parameter with the PARM be controlled during easy edit VALUE knob (see page 11). Adjusts the modulation rate. Adjusts the modulation ratio. Adjusts the effect mix effect sound Adjusts the balance between values result in and original sound. Higher more pronounced effect sound. Adjusts the amount of feedback. Adjusts the effect operation direction. "dn" means downward change, and "UP" upward change. RTM DES RTM CTL TONE HALL MIX ROOM MIX RTM MAX RTM MIN TIME PRE DLY REV HALL REV ROOM 1A 1B If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is operated, the effect will be bypassed while the switch is pushed. Common Parameters of DLY/REV Module Common Parameters DLY/REV (Delay/Reverb) module module (Delay/Reverb) DLY/REV Parameter 8 Parameter 6 Parameter 7 Parameter 4 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 1 Indicates a parameter for Indicates a parameter for which tap input is possible with the CONTROL switch (see page 31). Indicates a parameter Indicates a parameter controlled by that can be 30). RTM (see page Using the maximum value of the parameter adjusted by RTM as reference (100%), this parameter adjusts the RTM maximum value in the range from 0% (0) - 100% (1.0). Using the maximum value of the parameter adjusted by RTM as reference (100%), this parameter adjusts the RTM minimum value in the range from 0% (0) - 100% (1.0). Selects the parameter to be adjusted by RTM. Parameter 1 - 4 can be selected. Selects the controller to use for RTM. Available settings are "oF" (off), "Pd" (expression pedal), MIDI control change 1 - 5, 8 - 31. Adjusts the reverb duration (reverb time). original sound Adjusts the predelay time from the onset of the until the start of reverb. Adjusts the tone of the effect sound. FEEDBACK SHIFT RATE xx MIX BALANCE This module contains mainly single reverb type effects such as delay and reverb, but it also covers combinations with covers combinations but it also reverb, delay and such as effects reverb type single mainly module contains This use of sampling technology. the jam effect making effects and contains effects and special modulation TYPE TYPE This is a reverb effect simulating room reverb. This is a reverb effect simulating room reverb. * TYPE 1A and 1B have the same parameters. * TYPE 1A and 1B have the same parameters. reverb. This is a reverb effect simulating concert hall nM, rS, SC 0 - 50 0 - 50 0 - 50 dn, UP 1 - 50 0 - 50 0 - 50 1 - 50 0 - 10 0 - 50 1 - 99, 1.0 - 6.0 -12 - -1, dt, 1 - 12, 24 . . . Parameter 8 Parameter 8 Parameter 8 STYLE FEEDBACK DLY MIX DEPTH SHIFT TIME BEND BAL PAN DPT PAN RATE PAN CLIP TRM DPT TIME PITCH JAM PLAY BEND CHO PIT+DLY AUTO PAN AUTO (*1). 7A 6A 6B 5B Sets the delay time according to the interval in which the Sets the delay time according to the interval in CONTROL switch is operated. If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is operated, the effect will be bypassed while the switch is pushed. LED lit: PAN RATE parameter is at maximum. LED lit: PAN RATE parameter parameter is at the value stored for LED out: PAN RATE that patch. TYPE 1A (REV HALL) TYPE 1A (REV HALL) TYPE 1A (REV HALL) Parameter 1 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Adjusts the rate of pitch bend. Adjusts the predelay time. See Selects the playback method of the recorded phrase. See When set to "dt", the effect is a slight detune from the pitch of the When set to "dt", the effect is a slight detune from the number of original sound. Other settings shift the pitch by semitones corresponding to the setting. See Adjusts the effect width. Adjusts the waveform. Higher values result in Adjusts the modulation tops. stronger clipping of waveform depth associated with the panpot setting. Adjusts the level change See TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE This effect provides pitch bending that follows the picking of every note. This function lets you record a guitar phrase during a performance and play it back in various ways. For details, see the section "Using Jam Play" on page 32. This is a combination effect where a pitch shifter is applied to the delay This is a combination effect where a pitch shifter sound. This effect periodically varies the panpot setting (stereo right/left setting (stereo the panpot varies periodically This effect the sound. position) of 0 - 50 1 - 50 0 - 50 0 - 50 1 - 99, 1.0 - 6.0 0 - 50 0 - 50 0 - 50 0 - 50 1 - 99, 1.0 - 6.0 0 - 50 1 - 50 0 - 50 0 - 50 . . . . . (*1) Parameter 8 Parameter 8 Parameter 8 Parameter 8 Parameter STCH MIX DEPTH RATE TONE FEEDBACK ECHO MIX TIME TONE DLY MIX CHO RATE CHO MIX TIME FEEDBACK SEAM MIX ST CHO ECHO CHO+DLY (*1). 5A 4A 4B LED lit: STCH MIX parameter is at maximum. LED out: STCH MIX parameter is at the value stored for that patch. Sets the delay time according to the interval in which the CONTROL switch is operated. Sets the delay time according to the interval in which the Sets the delay time according to the interval in CONTROL switch is operated. Sets the delay time according to the interval in which the time according to the Sets the delay CONTROL switch is operated. TYPE 1A (REV HALL) TYPE 1A (REV HALL) TYPE 1A (REV HALL) TYPE 1A (REV HALL) TYPE 1A (REV ZOOM GFX-8

Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 5 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 1 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter See Adjusts the sound quality. See Sets the delay time. In the range from 1 - 99, the formula is 10 Sets the delay time. In time. In the range from 1.0 - 6.0 (for ms x setting value = delay is 3.0), the formula is 1000 ms x 3B SEAMLESS, the maximum When the PARM 1 knob is moved, setting value = delay time. of 5. For fine adjustment, use the the value changes in steps PARM VALUE knob See Adjusts the effect tone. See See Adjusts the chorus sound mix ratio. Adjusts the chorus modulation rate. Adjusts the delay sound mix ratio.

TYPE TYPE TYPE This is a stereo chorus with clear sound and a wide spread. This effect creates a soft echo in the style of a tape echo. This effect creates a soft echo in the style of a This is a combination effect of chorus and delay. This is a combination effect 26

Effects and Parameters Effects and Parameters 27 ZOOM GFX-8 0 - 50 1 - 50 10 - 0 - 10 -10 - -1, oF, 1 - 10 oF, 1 - 50 0 - 50 Playback pitch Original pitch 1 octave down 2 octaves down 7 semitones down 1 semitone down - . Parameter 8 25 94 89 84 79 75 71 67 50 value 1.0 TRM DPT TRM RATE TONE AWA SNS RISETIME MIX SPEED Parameter AWA+TRM 8A Switches the sampler function on and off. Switches the jam play function on and off. Switches the jam play function TYPE 1A (REV HALL) GL (Gate loop) rS (Retrigger one-shot) GS (Gate one-shot) GS (Gate While foot switch 2 is depressed, the unit performs loop switch 2 is depressed, the While foot to the setting of the beginning, according playback from 2 during playback stops Releasing foot switch parameter 1. play. causes one-time playback from the Pressing foot switch 2 the setting of parameter 1. Pressing beginning, according to restarts play. foot switch 2 during playback While foot switch 2 is depressed, the unit performs one-time performs the unit 2 is depressed, foot switch While to the setting of the beginning, according playback from 2 during playback stops Releasing foot switch parameter 1. play. Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 4 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Adjusts the playback tone. Settings from -10 to -1 mean a low- Adjusts the playback tone. Settings from -10 to cut. range cut and settings from 1 to 10 a high- range Adjusts the auto-wah sensitivity. When set to a negative value, the wah effect operates in the downward direction. Adjusts the time lag between the input signal and the start of the tremolo effect. When the setting is "oF", the effect is always operating. Adjusts the tremolo effect depth. Adjusts the tremolo modulation rate. See NOTE: While the sampler function is used, the expression pedal always operates as volume pedal for the input/playback signal. Therefore the SAMPLER effect does not have an RTM parameter. • • NOTE: does not have an RTM parameter. The JAM PLAY effect • TYPE This is a combination effect of auto-wah and tremolo. 9, 84, 79, 75, 71, 67, 50, 25 Indicates a parameter that can be controlled with the PARM VALUE knob during easy edit (see page 11). oF, on 1.0, 94, 8 PL, AU tS, tL, GS, GL, rS indicates an Adjusts the predelay time. Adjusts the effect mix ratio. Adjusts the picking detection sensitivity for wah and the trigger sensitivity. PITCH SPEED SOURCE TRG/GATE SAMPLER Common Parameters of SFX Effects Stereo line signal from AUX IN jack 7B Guitar signal from INPUT jack SFX Effects SFX Effects tL (Trigger loop) tS (Trigger one-shot) Pressing foot switch 2 causes one-time playback from the Pressing foot switch 2 the setting of parameter 1. Pressing beginning, according to stops play. foot switch 2 during playback causes loop playback from the Pressing foot switch 2 the setting of parameter 1. Pressing beginning, according to stops play. foot switch 2 during playback nM (Normal) rS (Reverse) SC (Scratch) PL: AU: Playback in normal direction. direction. in normal Playback in the reverse direction. Performs playback of to the movement direction changes according The playback pedal from about pedal. Pushing the expression the expression playback, and moving down causes normal the center position causes reverse playback. the opposite direction the pedal in Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Indicates a parameter that can be controlled by RTM( see page 30). Selects the recording source as follows. This parameter determines whether pitch compensation is performed when playback speed is changed. Available settings are "on" (compensation on) and "oF" (compensation off). Selects the playback speed. When pitch compensation was not selected with the PITCH parameter, the pitch of the playback sound changes as follows according to the SPEED parameter. HINT: When PL is selected, the signal is recorded after passing the EQ module. When AU is selected, the signal is recorded without passing any effect modules. • • • • • Selects the playback mode for foot switch 2. Selects the playback mode item that can be operated with the CONTROL switch (see page 31). [CONTROL SW] PRE DLY xx MIX SENS If one of the SFX effects below is set to ON in the DLY/REV module, the MOD module becomes inactive. If one of the SFX effects below is set to ON TYPE This is a sampler effect with up to 25 seconds of record/play time. For details on operation, see the section "Using the Sampler" (see page 34). 1 - 5 1 - 20 0 - 50 0 - 50 1 - 10 1 - 20 0 - 50 0 - 50 0 - 50 . . . Parameter 8 Parameter 8 Parameter Parameter 8 COLOR SENS DRY LVL WET LVL PATTERN SENS DRY LVL WET LVL BALANCE CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 SMPLHOLD SYNTH 11A 10A 11B 10B If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is operated, the effect will be bypassed while the switch is pushed. If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is operated, is ON and the CONTROL If the effect switch is pushed. be bypassed while the the effect will is operated, If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch pushed. the effect will be bypassed while the switch is TYPE 1A (REV HALL) TYPE 1A (REV HALL) TYPE 1A (REV TYPE 1A (REV HALL) Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 5 Parameter Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 4 Parameter Adjusts the effect sound level. sound level. the effect Adjusts See Selects the effect pattern. Selects the effect pattern. to match the guitar. Select a suitable setting original sound. Adjusts the level of the Adjusts the effect sound level. See Selects the sound character. Adjusts the level of the original sound. Adjusts the level of the synthesizer sound. See TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE Call up the previously stored custom settings 1/2 for the MOD module. (For information on creating and storing custom settings, see page 18.) The currently stored parameters can be edited. To retain any changes, store the patch. This is a sample & hold effect with automatic picking synchronization. effect with automatic picking synchronization. This is a sample & hold sound. This is an effect that creates a synthesizer type 10 -12 - -1, oF, 1 - 12, 24 -12 - -1, oF, 1 - 12, 24 Mn/St dn, UP 0 - 50 C, C#, --- A#, b M3, m3, 4t, 5t, 6t 0 - 50 -10 - 0 - 10 0 - 50 1 - 30 0 . . Envelope Parameter 8 Parameter 8 PITCH 1 PITCH 2 MODE SHIFT HPS MIX SCALE KEY GATE MIX DECAY PRE DLY ENV TWIN PIT HPS GATE REV 9A 9B 8B LED lit: TRM RATE parameter is at maximum. is at maximum. parameter TRM RATE LED lit: for value stored is at the parameter TRM RATE LED out: that patch. If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is operated, the effect will be bypassed while the switch is pushed. If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is operated, If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch pushed. the effect will be bypassed while the switch is TYPE 1A (REV HALL) TYPE 1A (REV HALL) M3 = major third4t = complete fourth 5t = complete fifth m3 = minor third 6t = major sixth ZOOM GFX-8

Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 2 Parameter 1 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 See Adjusts the effect sound mix ratio. A value of 50 results in only Adjusts the effect sound mix ratio. A value of the effect sound being output. Adjusts the reverb sound envelope. Adjusts the reverb sound Adjusts the reverb time. Adjusts the reverb time. Selects monaural (Mn) or stereo (St) operation. Sets the pitch of pitch shift 2 in semitones. Sets the pitch of pitch shift 1 in semitones. See Adjusts the pitch shift direction. "dn" means downward shift, and "UP" upward shift. Sets the harmonic interval from the keynote. Selects the keynote of the scale. -10

TYPE TYPE TYPE This is a reverb effect for which the envelope (sound change curve) can envelope (sound change effect for which the This is a reverb be adjusted. This effect uses two pitch shifters. This is a pitch shifter that allows changing the pitch according to the This is a pitch shifter that allows changing the key of the song. 28

Effects and Parameters Effects and Parameters n 29 ZOOM GFX-8 oF, C1, C2, ST, WL 0 - 10 xx:OF, 1 - 5, 7 - 31, 64 - 95 xx:OF, 1 - 5, 7 xx:OF, 1 - 5, 7 - 31, 64 - 95 oF, on LC, Lb, LS, AC, AS >XX >XX CABINET CABI DPT CT1-- CT2-- AMP SIM AMP TYPE (Page 3) Combo amplifier cabinet with one 12" speaker Combo amplifier cabinet with one 12" speaker Bright combo type amplifier Stack type amplifier Combo type amplifier Stack type amplifier Cabinet simulator OFF Combo amplifier cabinet with two 12" speakers Stack amplifier with four 10" speakers Stack amplifier tower with four 10" speakers General combo type amplifier P3 • AC • LC • Lb • LS • AS • oF • C1 • C2 • ST • WL Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 3 Parameter Parameter 4 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Sets the amp simulator to ON (on) or off (oF). Sets the amp simulator to ON (on) or off (oF). the Selects the amp simulator characteristics to match Sets the number of the control change (CT1) that is output from (CT1) that is output of the control change Sets the number GFX- patch is switched at the connector when the the MIDI OUT 8. number with the PARM 3 knob and use Select the control change to select a value from set 0 - 127 (0 - the PARM VALUE knob 99, 0.0...2.7). control change (CT2) that is output from Sets the number of the when the patch is switched at the GFX- the MIDI OUT connector 8. number with the PARM 4 knob and use Select the control change to select a value from set 0 - 127 (0 - the PARM VALUE knob 99, 0.0...2.7). Power amplifier connection connection type. Line connection Selects the speaker cabinet simulator type. Adjusts the depth of the cabinet simulator effect. TOTAL

oF, dS, Eq, Md, rv oF, on 1 - 50 TOTAL module page 1 (patch level, patch TOTAL module page 1 name) (RTM and TOTAL module page 2 CONTROL switch settings) (amp simulator) TOTAL module page 3

CT SW VOL_RTM PATCHLVL Specifies the character. Specifies input position. indicates a global parameter that applies to all indicates a global parameter (Page 2) (Page 1) '()*+-/01234 56 78 9<= >?@ABC DE FGH I J KLMNOP QR S T UVW XY Z \ (Space) (Space) P2 P1

TOTAL Module Module TOTAL [GLOBAL] patches. Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 In edit mode, each push of the TOTAL key changes the color In edit mode, each push of the flashing TOTAL key LED and the editing target, as of the flashing TOTAL key follows. Determines whether the expression pedal controls the volume. When set to "on", the pedal operates as a volume pedal if RTM is activated. Selects the module to be controlled by the CONTROL switch. oF = Not assignedEq = EQ modulerv = DLY/REV module module dS = DRIVE Md = MOD module PARM knobs 2 and 3 are used to input or change patch names. PARM knobs 2 and 3 are used to input or change to specify the Use the PARM knob 2 or PARM SELECT knob and use the character input position (flashing point on display), the character or PARM knob 3 or PARM VALUE knob to select can be used. numeral. The following alphanumeric characters Adjusts the overall patch output level. A setting of 40 results in Adjusts the overall patch output level. A setting the unity condition (input level = output level). • Flashing red • Flashing green • Flashing orange The TOTAL module is not a separate effect module but rather the section of the unit where patch level and patch name informatio and patch patch level unit where of the the section but rather effect module separate is not a module The TOTAL as well as global parameters common to all patches are stored. to all patches global parameters common as well as •

TOTAL TOTAL Because the TOTAL module has a high number of parameters, the a high number of parameters, TOTAL module has Because the divided into 3 pages. settings are It is also possible to set RTM MIN to a higher value than It is also possible to set RTM MIN to a higher MAX = 0, RTM MAX. For example, if the setting is RTM becomes RTM MIN = 1.0, the parameter for that module when the smaller as the pedal is pushed and maximum pedal is raised. Repeat steps 2 - 8 to make the RTM setting for other Repeat steps 2 - 8 to make the RTM setting modules in the same way. The RTM parameters described above are available separately for the DRIVE, EQ, MOD, DLY/REV modules. This makes it possible to control several parameters in different modules simultaneously. It is also possible to assign the volume control to the expression pedal. This setting is made with the VOL_RTM parameter (see page 29) in the TOTAL module. Store the patch and return to play mode. When the expression pedal is operated in this condition, the assigned parameter changes within the preprogrammed range. When the parameter was set to MAX=1.0 (100%), MIN=0 (0%), the expression pedal changes the parameter as follows. For the effect parameter selected in step 6, RTM MAX For the effect parameter value that is established when the determines the maximum fully down (or when the value of the expression pedal is pushed change is 127). received MIDI control value of the controlled parameter as 100 Taking the maximum made from 0% - 100% (setting value = 0 (%), the setting can be - 99, 1.0). knob until the display shows Turn the PARM SELECT the PARM VALUE knob to set the "RTM MIN", and use minimum value of the parameter. 6, RTM MIN For the effect parameter selected in step when the determines the minimum value that is established the value of the expression pedal is fully raised (or when received MIDI control change is 0). parameter as 100 Taking the maximum value of the controlled (setting value = 0 (%), the setting can be made from 0% - 100% - 99, 1.0). . HINTHINT 9. 10 8. Using RTM RTM Using - 5, 8 - 31 RTM is controlled with the expression pedal on the unit. RTM is controlled with the expression pedal of the RTM is controlled with the MIDI control change respective control number. RTM is not used in the module. oF Pd ZOOM GFX-8

•1 •1 • • Turn the PARM SELECT knob until the display shows "RTM MAX", and use the PARM VALUE knob to set the maximum value of the parameter. Turn the PARM VALUE knob to select the number of the parameter (1 - 4) to be controlled by RTM. RTM DES selects which effect parameter in that module is controlled by RTM. Turn the PARM SELECT knob until the display shows "RTM DES". The respective module can now be controlled with the expression pedal. Turn the PARM VALUE knob to select "Pd". Turn the PARM VALUE knob to select RTM CTL is the parameter that selects the controller for the RTM CTL is the parameter that selects the RTM action. The following settings are possible. Turn the PARM SELECT knob until the display shows Turn the PARM SELECT knob until the "RTM CTL". Switch to edit mode, and use the DRIVE, ZNR/EQ Switch to edit mode, keys to select the module to be EDIT, MOD, DLY/REV controlled by RTM. In play mode, select a patch for which RTM is set. In play mode, select The RTM (real-time modulation) function can be operated either with the expression pedal on the top panel or by MIDI on the top panel the expression pedal operated either with function can be (real-time modulation) The RTM during a reverb sound mix ratio to change the can be used for example via a MIDI link. This messages input control change a MIDI sequencer. during play, using effect parameters pedal, or to control using the expression performance,

7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. The parameter to be controlled by RTM as well as the control The parameter to be in edit mode. The steps for setting up and using range can be freely set RTM are as follows. 30

Using RTM Using RTM Using the CONTROL Switch 31 ZOOM GFX-8 odule bypass/Mute For example, use the edit mode to set the DRIVE and For example, use the edit control, so that one module is on MOD modules to RTM is off, and store the patch. When and the other module in play mode, you can switch you call up this patch of the two modules each time you between RTM control pedal. fully depress the expression Parameter value increase/decrease Boost on/off Tap input While the CONTROL switch is being pressed, the rate parameter of the flanger effect etc. becomes maximum. The switch serves to further boost the DRIVE module. This function can be used for all effects in the DRIVE module. While the CONTROL switch is being pressed, the module effect is bypassed. Can be used for the EQ module and some effects of the MOD and DLY/REV modules. The delay time setting can be made (edited) by pressing the CONTROL switch in the desired interval. Can be used for delay effects in the MOD and DLY/REV modules. The expression pedal of the GFX-8 incorporates a push- down incorporates a push- pedal of the GFX-8 The expression down in pedal is pushed fully is activated when the switch that to turn the RTM controlled The switch serves play mode. and off. module on To switch the effect module being controlled by RTM controlled being effect module the To switch down. fully pedal the expression off, push on and • To return to the play mode, press the BANK DOWN key once more for at least 1 second. Push the CONTROL switch. in that patch can The function assigned to the CONTROL switch be carried out. (For each effect, one of the following functions is assigned. This assignment is fixed and cannot be changed.) • •M • The function assigned to the CONTROL switch is active in The function assigned to the CONTROL manual mode (and edit mode). HINTHINT 11. 7. 6. Minimum value Maximum value Maximum Minimum value Maximum value Parameter value Parameter Parameter value Using the CONTROL Switch Using the CONTROL CONTROL switch controls MOD module. CONTROL switch controls DLY/REV module. CONTROL switch is not active for this patch. CONTROL switch controls DRIVE module. CONTROL switch controls EQ module. The actual function performed when pressing the CONTROL switch depends on the module and effect (see page 19 - 29). Hold the BANK DOWN key down for at least 1 second to activate the manual mode. Store the patch and return to play mode. •Eq •Md •rv •oF •dS The following settings are available. While the TOTAL key is flashing green, turning the PARM While the TOTAL key is flashing green, the module to knob 2 sets the CT SW parameter which selects assign to the CONTROL switch. Use the PARM knob 2 to assign a module to the Use the PARM knob 2 to assign a module CONTROL switch. Press the TOTAL key twice, so that the LED is flashing Press the TOTAL key twice, so that the green. Select the patch for which you want to use the Select the patch for which you want to CONTROL switch. When the GFX-8 is in manual mode or edit mode, the CONTROL switch (foot switch 4) can be used for real-time control. If you When the GFX-8 is in manual mode or edit you can for example use the CONTROL switch during a performance to boost program the module to be controlled beforehand, with tap input. the DRIVE module or to input the delay time When the parameter was set to MAX=0 (0%), MIN=1.0 When the parameter pedal changes the parameter as (100%), the expression follows. NOTE 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Releasing the foot switch during playback stops play. Pressing the foot switch Pressing the foot play. during playback stops Pressing the foot switch during playback restarts play. Releasing the foot switch during playback stops play. While the foot switch is pressed, loop playback from the beginning is carried out. When the STYLE parameter is set to "SC", this parameter has no effect. Pressing the foot switch causes one-time playback from the beginning. Pressing the foot switch Pressing the foot from causes loop playback the beginning. While the foot switch is pressed, one-time playback from the beginning is carried out. rS (retrigger one-shot) tL (trigger loop) GL (Gate loop) GS (Gate one-shot) Pressing the foot switch during playback stops play. Play in reverse direction Play in normal direction Playback in normal direction. Playback in reverse direction. Playback direction changes according to the movement direction and speed of the expression pedal, resulting in a scratch type effect. Using the Jam Play Feature Feature Play Jam the Using Recorded phrase ZOOM GFX-8

• rS (Reverse) • SC (Scratch) • nM (Normal) When the STYLE parameter was set to "nM" (Normal) or "rS" (Reverse), use the PARM knob 2 to select the TRIG/GT parameter (trigger/gate mode). Use the PARM knob 1 to select the desired STYLE Use the PARM knob method for the recorded phrase). parameter (playback Switch to edit mode and select JAM PLAY (effect 7A) Switch to edit mode (see page 26). Make sure that in the DLY/REV module is ON. the DLY/REV module Select a patch in which you wish to use jam play. Select a patch in which The GFX-8 incorporates a jam play function which allows you to record and play a guitar phrase of up to 12 seconds in length. of up to 12 seconds play a guitar phrase you to record and function which allows incorporates a jam play The GFX-8 can use the play where you play and scratch features such as reverse are also innovative playback, there Besides straight of playback. direction and speed pedal to control the expression the desired module, and make from the DLY/REV uses the JAM PLAY effect a patch which jam play function, prepare To use the foot switch operation. playback method and settings for

Pressing the foot switch (foot switch 2) causes one- time playback from the beginning. tS (trigger one-shot) 4. Scratch play 3. 2. 1. another playback When switching to scratch playback from playback method from method, or when switching to another erased. When scratch scratch playback, previous recording data are time is 2 seconds. playback is selected, the maximum recording 32

Using the Jam Play Feature Using the Jam Play Feature 33 ZOOM GFX-8 Recording stops, and playback starts according to the selected according to the stops, and playback starts Recording settings. When the playback have elapsed, and after 12 seconds automatically operated, recording stops foot switch was not selected settings. starts according to the Use the control playback/stop of the expression pedal to recorded phrase. foot switch (foot switch 2) and as STYLE parameter, the expression When "SC" was selected scratch playback. If "nM" or "rS" was pedal can be used for the expression pedal can be selected as STYLE parameter, play volume. used to control the jam To record a new phrase, repeat steps 7 - 9. pedal To terminate jam play, press the expression key, or press once more fully down, press the EDIT the CONTROL switch. To stop recording halfway, press the press halfway, recording To stop switch 2). (foot foot switch 9. 10. 8. When the JAM PLAY effect is selected for the DLY/REV is selected effect the JAM PLAY When are switch and CONTROL pedal the expression module, play feature. assigned to the jam automatically The indication "RECORDING" scrolls on the display and The indication "RECORDING" scrolls on recording starts. is always the For jam play, the recording source signal "rS" is selected as processed effect signal. When "nM" or be used to adjust the STYLE parameter, the expression pedal can input signal level. While playing your instrument, press the REC foot While playing your instrument, press the switch (foot switch 3). The GFX-8 enters the jam play mode and goes into the The GFX-8 enters the The display shows "STOP", and recording standby condition. indicator. "JP" flashes on the GROUP/BANK To activate jam play, push the expression pedal fully To activate jam play, or press the CONTROL switch in down in play mode, manual mode. Store the patch and return to play mode. patch and return to Store the can be where jam play when a patch is selected In play mode, key flashes. used, the DLY/REV HINTHINT 7. 6. 5. 100 - 25 Pitch compensation ON Pitch compensation ON Pitch compensation OFF Speed:

P: Space: Playing Guitar input selected as source AUX selected as source Rewinding PLY: AUX:

foot switch (foot switch 1) foot switch (foot switch 2) Terminate sampler mode Rewind Playback start/stop Clear recorded phrase and start new recording The recorded contents are cleared when the sampler function is terminated. To terminate the sampler function, press the expression pedal once more fully down, press the EDIT key, or press the CONTROL switch. To stop recording halfway, press the (foot switch 2). foot switch When the phrase. immediately from the beginning of the recorded switch is pressed, playback starts foot When the and playback automatically after 25 seconds have elapsed, switch was not operated, recording stops foot starts. information. During playback, the display shows the following When recording is complete, the foot switches 1 - 4 can be used to perform the following operations. REC foot switch (foot switch 3) CONTROL switch (foot switch 4) To activate the sampler, push the expression pedal the sampler, push To activate or press the CONTROL fully down in play mode, switch in manual mode. appears on the display and the The following information on the GROUP/BANK indicator. indication "SM" flashes 3) and play the Press the REC foot switch (foot switch at the CD phrase you want to record (or start playback player or other external device). the display and The indication "RECORDING" scrolls on recording starts. NOTE 9. 8. 6. 7. Using the Sampler Sampler the Using (1 octave down) (2 octaves down) When SAMPLER is selected for the DLY/REV module, the When SAMPLER is selected for the DLY/REV MOD module is automatically set to OFF. Before changing any connections, be sure to turn the Before changing any connections, zero. If plugs are inserted or OUTPUT knob fully to turned up, transient noise can removed with the OUTPUT the speakers of the playback occur which can damage system. 0 5 ZOOM GFX-8

1.0 original pitch 94, 89, 84, 79, 75, 71, 67 (1 semitone down - 7 semitones down) PL = Guitar signal from INPUT jack (after passing EQ PL = Guitar signal from INPUT jack (after module/amp simulator) not pass any AU = Signal from AUX IN jack (signal does effect module) PARM knob 4 PARM knob 3 PARM knob 2 PARM knob 1 TONE SPEED (playback speed) PITCH parameter (pitch compensation) PITCH parameter (pitch compensation) SOURCE parameter (recording source selection) SOURCE parameter (recording source Store the patch and return to play mode. For patches where SAMPLER is selected as effect for the DLY/REV module, the DLY/REV key LED flashes green. Adjusts the playback tone. Settings from -10 to -1 mean a low- range cut and settings from 1 to 10 a high- range cut. Sets the sampler playback speed. When pitch compensation is not carried out with the PITCH parameter, the pitch changes as follows, according to the SPEED parameter. • • •5 •2 Sets pitch compensation to ON (on) or OFF (oF). When the Sets pitch compensation to ON (on) or OFF PITCH parameter is ON, the pitch will be kept constant also when changing the playback speed with the SPEED parameter (PARM knob 3). The following settings are available. • • Use PARM knobs 1 - 4 to select the sampler parameters, as follows. Switch to edit mode and select SAMPLER (effect 7B) Switch to edit mode and select SAMPLER Make sure that in the DLY/REV module (see page 27). the DLY/REV module is ON. Select the patch in which you wish to use the sampler. Select the patch in Refer to the diagram on page 6 and connect the diagram on page Refer to the the INPUT jack or AUX IN jack of recording source to the GFX-8. The GFX-8 incorporates a sampler with a maximum recording duration of 25 seconds. It can be used not only to record the guitar used not only to record 25 seconds. It can be duration of with a maximum recording incorporates a sampler The GFX-8 is stored in recorded sample player or similar. The such as a CD an external component also the signal from input but switches. back using the foot can be easily played memory and

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Using the Sampler MIDI Usage Examples

This section describes various application examples of the GFX-8 using MIDI.

Basic MIDI Send/Receive Settings

Before using the various possibilities, basic settings for sending 02 TXCH (MIDI send channel) and receiving MIDI messages (Omni mode on/off, send/receive Setting value: 01 - 16 channel, etc.) must be made, as described below. MIDI settings are Sets the MIDI channel in which the GFX-8 sends MIDI global parameters that apply to all patches. The settings are messages. memorized also when the unit is turned off. 03 MIDI OUT/THR (MIDI OUT connector function) 1. In play mode or edit mode, press the MIDI key. Setting value: OUT, THR The MIDI key lights up, and the unit enters the MIDI utility Sets the function of the MIDI OUT connector to "OUT" mode. The GROUP/BANK indicator shows the setting item (MIDI OUT connector) or "THR" (MIDI THRU connector). number, and the display shows the setting value. When wishing to transmit GFX-8 operation information to an external device, select "OUT". Item name setting value Item number When MIDI THRU is selected, the GFX-8 will not send out NOTE any MIDI messages, and all functions related to MIDI message output are disabled.

When the settings are complete, press the EDIT key . 2. Use the PARM SELECT knobs 1 - 4 to select the item, 3. and use the PARM VALUE knob to change the value. The settings are stored, and the unit returns to the play mode. Item numbers, setting contents, and setting values are listed below.

01 RXCH (MIDI receive channel) Setting value: 01 - 16 Sets the MIDI channel in which the GFX-8 receives MIDI messages. IIUaeExamples Usage MIDI Switching GFX-8 Patches From an External Unit

You can send MIDI messages from an external MIDI device to the 2. Turn the PARM SELECT knob so that the GFX-8 and switch patches at the GFX-8 in this way. To do this, GROUP/BANK indicator shows "14". connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device to the The display shows "PC FIX" or "PC MAP". MIDI IN jack of the GFX-8, using a MIDI cable. Set the MIDI send channel at the external MIDI device and the MIDI receive 3. If necessary, use the PARM VALUE knob so that the channel (RXCH) at the GFX-8 to the same settings. display shows "PC FIX", and then press the EDIT key . The GFX-8 returns to the play mode. To switch patches, you can either use bank select + program change information to switch the patch directly, or you can use the 4. To switch GFX-8 patches under external control, send program change map built into the GFX-8 to call up patches messages in the following order. indirectly.

Specifying Patches Directly • Bank select MSB (control change number: 0/value: 0) • Bank select LSB (control change number: 32/value: 0 - 2) You can use bank select + program change messages to directly • Program number (0 - 79) specify any group, bank number, and patch number of the GFX-8. Proceed as follows. The relationship between GFX-8 patches and bank select 1. In play mode or edit mode, press the MIDI key. MSB/bank select LSB/program number is as shown below. The MIDI key lights up, and the unit enters the MIDI utility mode.

ZOOM GFX-8 35 PATCH NO. PATCH NO. PATCH NO. Group/Bank number/Patch number Group/Bank MIDI program number MIDI program 0144014501460147 0148014901500151 0152015301540155 0156015701580159 0160016101620163 0164016501660167 0168016901700171 0172017301740175 0176017701780179 0240024102420243 0244024502460247 0248024902500251 0252025302540255 0256025702580259 0260026102620263 0264026502660267 0268026902700271 0272027302740275 0276027702780279 0044004500460047 0048004900500051 0052005300540055 0056005700580059 0060006100620063 0064006500660067 0068006900700071 0072007300740075 0076007700780079 0140014101420143 Next, turn the PARM SELECT knob until the Next, turn the PARM SELECT knob until GROUP/BANK indicator shows "PC". setting item. The The program change map is selected as - P127) and the display shows the MIDI program number (P000 group (U, u, A, b, C, d), bank number (0 - 9), and patch number (1 - 4) assigned to that number. Turn the PARM SELECT knob to select the program number to assign to the patch. When the above display has appeared, you can turn the PARM SELECT knob to change the program number. b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 b8 b9 d0 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 d9 u1 u2 u3 u4 u5 u6 u7 u8 u9 b0 4. 5. GROUP/BANK GROUP/BANK GROUP/BANK PATCH NO. PATCH NO. PATCH NO. 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 01801901100111 0112011301140115 0116011701180119 0120012101220123 0124012501260127 0128012901300131 0132013301340135 0136013701380139 020021022023 024025026027 02802902100211 0212021302140215 0216021702180219 0220022102220223 0224022502260227 0228022902300231 0232023302340235 0236023702380239 014015016017 000001002003004005006007 00800900100011 0012001300140015 0016001700180019 0020002100220023 0040004100420043 0024002500260027 0028002900300031 0032003300340035 0036003700380039 010011012013 Program number Bank select LSB Bank A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A1 A0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C0 U0U1 U2 U3 U4 U5 U6 U7 U8 U9 u0 Bank select MSB Bank Always use the sequence: bank select MSB, bank Always use the sequence: bank select MSB, changed or select LSB, program number. If the order is if another message is inserted, the GFX-8 may disregard the command. When bank select information is omitted and the GFX-8 receives only a program number, it will use the last received bank select (default settings: MSB = 0, LSB = 0). 001 GROUP/BANK GROUP/BANK GROUP/BANK • • ZOOM GFX-8

The program change map is now active. Turn the PARM VALUE knob until the display shows "PC MAP". Turn the PARM SELECT knob so that the GROUP/BANK indicator shows "14". The display shows "PC FIX" or "PC MAP". The MIDI key lights up, and the unit enters the MIDI utility mode. In play mode or edit mode, press the MIDI key.

Specifying Patches Via PC Map Specifying Patches Via NOTE 3. 2. 1. The GFX-8 incorporates a so-called program change map that maps MIDI program numbers to GFX-8 patches. Using the program change map, you can make program change numbers 0 - 127 call up any desired patch. 36

MIDI Usage Examples MIDI Usage Examples ) 37 ZOOM GFX-8 When using the program change map, there is no need When using the program from the external MIDI to send bank select information device. is active only for receiving The program change map number information sent MIDI messages. The program are switched is fixed (see by the GFX-8 when patches page 36). This setting affects all control change output operations of the GFX-8. • • Send Control Change Information Change Information Send Control Press the TOTAL key twice, so that the LED flashes green. Page 2 of the TOTAL module can now be edited. In play mode or edit mode, press the MIDI key. The MIDI key lights up, and the unit enters the MIDI utility mode. Turn the PARM SELECT knob so that the GROUP/BANK indicator shows "05". The display shows "CTOUT ON" or "CTOUT OF". If required, turn the PARM VALUE knob so that the display shows "CTOUT ON", then press the EDIT key . The control change output is now enabled, and the GFX-8 returns to the play mode. The program change map is stored, and the unit returns to the and the unit returns change map is stored, The program play mode. from the external change message Send a program MIDI device. the program number will be called up. The patch assigned to When the entire assignment process is completed, process assignment the entire When key. the EDIT press To HINTHINT HINTHINT 4. Besides pedal and foot switch operation, the GFX-8 can be set up so Besides pedal and foot switch operation, the (called CT1 and that it sends two types of control change information + program change CT2) immediately after sending bank select control number and information when a patch is changed. The and stored separately for value of CT1 and CT2 can be defined freely the volume setting at each patch. For example, this is useful to control a MIDI compatible amplifier or synthesizer. 1. 2. 3. 9. 8. Controlling ExternalControlling Devices in Conjunction With GFX-8 Patch Switching Send Only Bank Select + Program Change Send Only Bank Select + Program For information on the relationship between GFX-8 patches and bank select MSB/bank select LSB/program number, see the table on page 36. Switch a patch at the GFX-8. The bank select MSB, bank select LSB, and program change corresponding to that bank is output. The program change output is now enabled, and the GFX-8 returns to the play mode. If required, turn the PARM VALUE knob so that the display shows "PCOUT ON", then press the EDIT key. The display shows "PCOUT ON" or "PCOUT OF". Turn the PARM SELECT knob so that the GROUP/BANK indicator shows "04". In play mode or edit mode, press the MIDI key. The MIDI key lights up, and the unit enters the MIDI utility mode. When you switch a patch with the controls on the top panel of the GFX-8, the unit can send program change information and When you switch a patch with the controls IN MIDI device. To do this, connect the MIDI OUT connector of the GFX-8 to the MIDI control change information to an external cable. Set the MIDI send channel at the GFX-8 and the MIDI receive channel (RXCH jack of the external MIDI device, using a MIDI If desired, you can also assign several program numbers to the If desired, you can also same patch. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all desired program Repeat steps 5 and mapped to their respective numbers have been patches. You can use the BANK UP/DOWN foot switch and foot You can use the BANK the respective group, bank number, and switches 1 - 4 to specify patch number. Turn the PARM VALUE knob to select the group, bank the knob to select VALUE the PARM Turn currently to the to assign number and patch number, number. shown program at the external MIDI device to the same settings. in two ways, as follows: This function of the GFX-8 can be set up + program change information when the patch is switched GFX-8 sends bank select GFX-8 sends only bank select information followed by two types of control change information (CT1 + CT2). information + program change information Information To 4. 3. 2. 1. To set up the GFX-8 so that it sends bank select information + To set up the GFX-8 so that it sends bank to a patch, proceed as program change information corresponding programs at a MIDI follows. This is useful for example to switch a patch is switched at the compatible amplifier or effect device when GFX-8. 7. 6. o te 0 13 09 10 11 12 CTSW (CONTROL switch operation receive control number) Setting values: OF, 64 - 95 Sets the control number that is sent when the CONTROL D/R (DLY/REV module on/off receive control number) D/R (DLY/REV module on/off receive control Setting values: OF, 64 - 95 EQ (EQ module on/off receive control number) Setting values: OF, 64 - 95 Sets the control number that is sent when a module is switched on and off at the GFX-8. The respective module is also switched when the GFX-8 receives that control change information from an external device. BYPAS (bypass operation receive control number) Setting values: OF, 64 - 95 MUTE (mute operation receive control number) Setting values: OF, 64 - 95 Set the control number that is sent when bypass/mute is switched on and off at the GFX-8. Bypass/mute is also switched when the GFX-8 receives that control change information from an external device. Turn the PARM VALUE knob to set the value for CT1 Turn the PARM VALUE to 0 - 127 (0 - 99, 0.0...2.7). return to play mode. Store the patch and patch. Call up the respective message sequence is output from the The following MIDI bank select MSBMIDI OUT connector: LSB bank select program change CT1 CT2. Turn PARM knob 4 to select the control number for number the control 4 to select PARM knob Turn after program sent change (second control CT2 change). 8. 9. 10. 7. 0 This is a send-only parameter. The internal parameter setting of the GFX-8 is not affected also when the GFX-8 receives this control number. Remote Control Using GFX-8 Using Remote Control ZOOM GFX-8 08 07 06

MOD (MOD module on/off receive control number) Setting values: OF, 64 - 95 DRIVE (DRIVE module on/off receive control number) Setting values: OF, 64 - 95 EXPP (expression pedal send control number) setting value: OF, 1 - 5, 7 - 31 Sets the control number for the control change information sent when the expression pedal is operated. The item numbers, setting contents, and setting values are shown below. Use the PARM SELECT knob to select items 6 - 13, Use the PARM SELECT knob to select the setting and use the PARM VALUE knob to change value. The MIDI key lights up, and the unit enters the MIDI utility The MIDI key lights up, and the unit enters mode. In play mode or edit mode, press the MIDI key. In play mode or edit mode, press the It is possible to send out MIDI control change information whenever a control on the GFX-8 is operated, or conversely, to opera It is possible to send out MIDI control change the connect the MIDI OUT connector of the GFX-8 to the MIDI IN connector of To control external equipment from the GFX-8, the external equipment, connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external device to external device. To control the GFX-8 from on enabling or disabling control change information output, please refer to "T MIDI IN connector of the GFX-8. (For information the GFX-8 via externally supplied control change information. This lets you for example record a GFX-8 operation sequence on change information. This lets you for example record a GFX-8 operation sequence the GFX-8 via externally supplied control time. Remote control of the GFX-8 from other external equipment is also possible. a MIDI sequencer and play it back at any 37.) Send Control Change Information" on page Turn the PARM VALUE knob to set the value for CT1 Turn the PARM VALUE to 0 - 127 (0 - 99, 0.0...2.7). The display shows "CT1->XX" (XX is the control number), The display shows "CT1->XX" indicator shows the value. Use and the GROUP/BANK the control number for CT1. Available PARM knob 3 to set - 5, 7 - 31, 64 - 95. settings are oF (OF), 1 Turn PARM knob 3 and select the control number for control select the 3 and PARM knob Turn program after immediately sent (control change CT1 change).

NOTE 2. 1. 6. 5. 38

MIDI Usage Examples MIDI Usage Examples 39 ZOOM GFX-8 ------0 - 63=OFF/64 - 127=ON 0 - 63=OFF/64 - 127=ON While the jam play function or sampler function is While the jam play function control is not possible. activated, external MIDI To execute the bulk dump operation, press the To execute the bulk dump operation, STORE key once more. starts to send the The display shows "DUMPING" and the GFX-8 bulk dump data. To cancel the bulk dump operation, press the EDIT/CANCEL key before pressing the STORE key the second time. The unit returns to the play mode without carrying out the operation. When the GFX-8 has returned to play mode, stop recording at the external MIDI device. Perform any necessary steps to store the recorded information on the external MIDI device. NOTE When the DRIVE module is switched on or off at the GFX-8 on or off at DRIVE module is switched When the control supplies the following OUT connector itself, the MIDI = 70, value = 127/0. control number change information: = 70, "control number control change information When the the GFX-8 MIDI IN connector, is supplied to the value = 127/0" OFF. When the control change DRIVE module is switched = 70, value = 64 - 127" is supplied, the information "control number ON. DRIVE module is switched 5. 6. Example: module on/off DRIVE to 70 is assigned number Control Allowable values Allowable values 0 - 127 Continuously variable 0=OFF/127=ON 0=OFF/127=ON When pushed: 127 = ON value output Immediately after: 0 = OFF value output When pushed: 127 = ON value output When released: 0 = OFF value output When pushed and LED lights: 127 = ON value output When pushed and LED goes out: O = OFF value output Currently selected patch DRIVE module user custom settings All settings of GFX-8 All patch data All settings of GFX-8 except patch data Bulk Dump SYS BUF DST ALL PAT switch is operated at the GFX-8. at the GFX-8. is operated switch (For tap input) (when using push = ON function) (when using push = ON/OFF toggle function) DRIVE/MOD DLY/REV/EQ BYPAS/MUTE CTSW CTSW CTSW return to play mode. return to play For example, when "ALL" was selected in step 3, the display shows "ALL OK?". • After setting the external MIDI device to the recording mode, press the STORE key. • • • • Use the PARM VALUE knob to select the data type to use for the bulk dump operation. Set the GFX-8 to play mode and turn the PARM SELECT knob until the GROUP/BANK indicator shows "15". Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the GFX-8 to the Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the device (other MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI GFX- 8, MIDI sequencer, etc.). Patch information and program change map information stored in the GFX-8 can be output in bulk via the MIDI link. This function Patch information and program change map for example to store GFX-8 information on a MIDI sequencer or to exchange is called "bulk dump". You can use this function settings between two GFX-8 units. When panel keys or switches are operated in this condition, keys or switches are When panel OUT output from the MIDI control change is the respective from message is received When a control change connector. respective item changes. The values external equipment, the the various items are listed below. that can be received for EXPP 4. 3. 2. 1. 3. the EDIT key to complete, press When the setting is Bulk Load

GFX-8 patch information or program change map information stored on external equipment can be reloaded into the GFX- 8. This is called "bulk load".

1. Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI • When saving data on an external device and when NOTE device (other GFX-8, MIDI sequencer, etc.) to the MIDI reloading the data to the GFX-8, the GFX-8 must be set IN connector of the GFX-8. to the same MIDI channel. If the MIDI channel is different, playback at the external MIDI device will have

To perform bulk load, the GFX-8 must be set to the same no effect and will be disregarded by the GFX-8. NOTE MIDI channel as used when performing bulk dump. If the • Playback at the external MIDI device must be performed MIDI channel is different, playback at the external MIDI at the same tempo as recording. If the tempo is faster, device will have no effect and will be disregarded by the the GFX-8 may not receive the data properly. GFX-8. When the GFX-8 is in store mode, received bulk data will be disregarded. Verify that the unit is not in store 3. When bulk load is completed, stop playback at the mode before proceeding. external MIDI device.

2. Perform playback at the external MIDI device. When performing bulk dump or load with two GFX-8 units, The settings of the GFX-8 are overwritten, depending on the type HINT hooking up both the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT connectors will of received data. result in faster data transfer.

Supplied Software

The GFX-8 comes with a CD-ROM that contains software for editing patches on a personal computer. (The disc contains versions for Windows 95/98 and Macintosh.) The software comprises the following functions.

(1) Patch librarian (3) DRIVE module custom setting editor Serves to manage patch information of the GFX-8 on the Using this software, you can edit additional parameters for the computer. Information about all patches of the GFX-8 is sent to DRIVE module custom settings, to achieve even more detailed the computer via a MIDI link and can be stored on the hard disk adjustments than are possible with the controls on the unit as a project file. Within a project, the order of patches can be itself. There are virtually no limits to your creativity, as you changed, and information stored as project files can be loaded can set numerous items such as balance for each frequency back into the GFX-8. In effect, this increases the memory band, distortion circuit characteristics, etc. The editing results can

IIUaeExamples Usage MIDI capacity of the GFX-8 to an unlimited size. be written back to the GFX-8.

(2) Visual editor • For information on software installation, please refer to Using knobs, switches and other graphical elements appearing on the separate sheet. For information on how to use the the computer screen, patches contained in project files can be software, please refer to the documentation included on edited. Because the edited contents are sent immediately to the the CD-ROM. GFX-8 via the MIDI link, the effect of any editing operation can be checked immediately by listening to the sound. Edited • The latest version of the software can be downloaded patches can be stored on the computer and can also be sent to the from the Zoom web site. GFX-8 via the MIDI link. URL: http://www.zoom.co.jp

40 ZOOM GFX-8 Other Functions

This section contains information about special functions such as how to return the GFX-8 to the factory default condition and how to readjust the expression pedal.

All Initialize/Factory Recall

The All Initialize/Factory Recall function is a special function that lets you reset the GFX-8 to the condition in which it was originally shipped. When All Initialize is performed, all settings of the unit including all user group patches are returned to the default condition. Factory Recall can be used to reset only specific user group patches group to the default settings.

1. Turn power to the GFX-8 on while keeping the STORE 2. Press the STORE key once more key depressed. All Initialize or Factory Recall is carried out. If All Initialize was The display shows "ALL-INIT". carried out, the unit automatically returns to the play mode.

• To perform All Initialize Note that when All Initialize is executed, the contents of all Continue with the next step. patches stored by the user will be overwritten (erased). When • To perform Factory Recall wishing to cancel All Initialize/Factory Recall, press the Use the BANK UP/DOWN foot switch and foot EDIT/CANCEL key before step 2. switches 1 - 4 to select the patch (from a user group) that you want to return to the factory default condition.

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 The indication "SELF INTRODUCTION" and the currently while turning on power to the unit. selected patch name are scrolled on the display. You can play your guitar while checking out the various patches. The GFX-8 starts to automatically cycle through the factory- default patches. 2. To stop the self introduction function, press the EDIT/CANCEL key.

Adjusting the Expression Pedal te Functions Other 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 display indication changes to "MAX". the unit. The indication "MIN" appears on the display. 3. Push the expression pedal down until it touches the stopper and then release the pedal. Press the STORE 2. With the expression pedal fully raised, press the key at this point. STORE key. The adjustment is completed, and the unit returns to the play mode. Disabling the Bypass/Mute Function

If desired, the setup of the unit can be changed so that the bypass/mute condition will not be activated also when the foot switch with the lit LED is pushed. This can help to prevent inadvertently switching to bypass/mute. To make the setting, proceed as follows. 1. Hold down the MIDI key while turning on power to the 2. Use the PARM VALUE knob to select the desired unit. setting. The display shows "BYP ENTR", and depending on the 3. Press the STORE key. current setting, the indication "En" (bypass/mute function The setting is stored and the GFX-8 switches to the play enabled) or "dS" (bypass/mute function disabled) is shown on the mode. If you press the CANCEL key instead of the STORE GROUP/BANK indicator. key, no change is made and the GFX-8 switches to the play mode. ZOOM GFX-8 41 8-digit alphanumeric LED display 2-digit 7-segment LED display 12 V AC (from supplied AC adapter AD-0008) 455 (W) x 203 (H) x 80 (D) mm 3.6 kg Mini phone jack (stereo) (Input impedance: 10 kilohms) Reference input level: -10 dBm to +4 dBm Standard monaural phone jack x 2 = stereo (Rated output level: +4 dBm, output load impedance: 10 kilohms or more) Headphone output Standard stereo phone jack External send (Rated output level: -10 dBm, output load impedance: 10 kilohms or more) MIDI OUT , MIDI IN Set SOURCE parameter to a suitable setting. Set connector function to "MIDI OUT". In jam play/sampler mode, no MIDI information is accepted. Turn the system on as described in "Preparations". on as described in "Preparations". Turn the system "Getting Connected". Follow the instructions in Try replacing the cable. controls. Check all devices and adjust Jam play can only record signals from INPUT jack. In jam play mode, expression pedal is used to adjust record/playback volume. Set pedal to a suitable position. In sampler mode, expression pedal is used to adjust playback volume. Set pedal to a suitable position. For some patches, the expression pedal controls the For some patches, the expression position. volume. Set it to a suitable Cancel the mute condition. Cancel the mute condition. * 0 dBm = 0.775 Vrms * Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Display Power requirements Dimensions Weight Outputs Line output AUX IN Outputs Line Control connectors Is shielded cable defective? Is shielded cable defective? Is recording source selected correctly? Is expression pedal raised? Is MIDI OUT connector function set to "MIDI THRU"? Is jam play/sampler function being used? Is playback system turned on? Are all volume Is playback system turned amplifier etc. set to controls at instrument and proper levels? Is GFX-8 set to mute condition? Are you trying to record from CD player connected to AUX IN jack? Is expression pedal raised? Is correct AC adapter connected, and is power adapter connected, and Is correct AC on? switch turned Are connections between INPUT jack and between INPUT jack Are connections and playback system instrument, OUTPUT jack established correctly? Is expression pedal raised? Is expression pedal raised? 40 banks x 4 = 160 20 banks x 4 = 80 (read/write) PRESET: 40 kHz 20 bit, 64 times oversampling 20 bit, 128 times oversampling Standard monaural phone jack (Rated input level: -10 dBm, input impedance: 470 kilohms) External return Standard monaural phone jack (Rated input level: -10 dBm, input impedance: 470 kilohms) 69 (67 effects + amp simulator + ZNR) 4 + amp simulator + ZNR Maximum recording time 25 seconds Variable playback speed USER: Total 240 patches oubleshooting oubleshooting GFX-8 Specifications GFX-8 Specifications Tr Symptom Check Remedy ZOOM GFX-8

Cannot receive MIDI information Recording/playback not possible in sampler mode Recording/playback not possible in jam play mode No sound or very low No sound or very low volume Cannot send MIDI information Inputs Guitar input D/A converter Inputs Guitar Sampling frequency A/D converter Sampler function Patch memory capacity Number of effect modules Number of effect programs 42

Troubleshooting GFX-8 Specifications MIDI Implimentation Chart 43 ZOOM GFX-8 * The MIDI implementation is included on the supplied CD-ROM. MIDI Implimentation Chart Implimentation MIDI Model GFX-8 MIDI Implementation Chart Version :1.00 Chart MIDI Implementation Model GFX-8 [ GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR ] Date : 28.SEP.1999 Date : ] EFFECT PROCESSOR [ GUITAR Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO o : Yes Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO x : No Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO +------+------+------+------+ | | Remarks | Recognized Transmitted | | | | | ... | | Function +------+------+------+------+ | | Memorized | 1-16 | 1-16 |Basic Default | | | 1-16 | 1-16 |Channel Changed +------+------+------+------+ | | | 3 | 3 | Default | | | x | x |Mode Messages | | | ****************** | | Altered +------+------+------+------+ | | | x | x |Note | | | ****************** | |Number | True voice +------+------+------+------+ | | | x | x |Velocity Note ON | | | x | x | Note OFF +------+------+------+------+ | x | | |After Key's | x | x | | |Touch Ch's | x +------+------+------+------+ | x | | |Pitch Bend | x +------+------+------+------+ | o | | | | o | 0,32 | Bank select | | | 0,32 | 7 | Volume | |Control | (*1) | 1-5,8-31 | RTM control | | | 1-5,7-31 (*1) | 64-95 | Effect module on/off| |Change | 64-95 | 64-95 | Signal mute | | | 64-95 | 64-95 | All bypass | | | 64-95 | | Pedal control | | | 1-5,7-31 | | CONTROL switch | | | 64-95 +------+------+------+------+ | o (0-127) | Internally mappable | |Prog | o (0-79) | U0.1-u9.4,A0.1-d9.4| Total 240 programs | |Change | True # | ****************** +------+------+------+------+ | o | | |System Exclusive | o +------+------+------+------+ | x | | |System | Song Pos | x | x | | | | Song Sel | x | x | | |Common | Tune | x +------+------+------+------+ | x | | |System | Clock | x | x | | |Real Time | Commands | x +------+------+------+------+ | | |Aux | Local ON/OFF | x | x | | | | All Notes OFF| x | x | | |Mes- | Active Sense | x | x | | |sages | Reset | x | x +------+------+------+------+ | |Notes | | (*1) Transmits the patch default value when program changes. | | | | +------+ ZOOM CORPORATION ITOHPIA Iwamotocho 2chome Bldg. 2F, 2-11-2, Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japan Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp

GFX-8-5000-2 USER GROUP Patch List

USER BANK PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 ☆ To check the new VAMS ( Variable Architecture Modeling System ) sound U0-1 GFX DRV U0-3 FDR REV U0-4 ME*SA U1-1 MS 9000 U0 DEMO GFX DRV MS OLD FDR REV ME*SA 5150 sound TWIN sound Rectified sound JCM sound U1 DEMO MS 9000 ZM LEAD PHA-1000 MTL WAH U4-1 SOLDN U4-4 RETRO VX U5-4 VH-T AMP U2 STANDARD TUBE STK BRIGHTOD RETRO C MAJOR Resent heavy rock Heavy drive AC30 sound lead sound with combo cabinet U3 STANDARD MTL DIST TIGHT FZ MULTI FL PDL WAH

U4 MODELING SOLDN MATCH FD CLEAN RETRO VX ☆ Artist sound simulation U6-2 ROOT 335 U6-4 JB STYLE U7-2 BLACKZEP U5 MODELING GRANGER RECTI SOLIDAMP VH-T AMP Carlton's famous JB's unison BlackDog sound U6 ARTIST US HARD ROOT 335 J-FUSION JB STYLE U7 ARTIST BZ FIRE BLACKZEP BB- PIT 5TH ☆ Exciting Lead sound U1-2 ZM LEAD U7-1 BZ FIRE U8 VARIATION HARDDIST HVY BLUE STAGE AG A-WAH BK The ZOOM original New Driven lead U9 VARIATION STAGE LIGHTVIO '70 SOUL CYCLONE

u0 RTM SUNSET TR-PVY SURF SYNTH G ☆ Crystal clean sounds U4-3 FD CLEAN u0-3 SURF u1 RTM CRYDRIVE MELLOW SLAP CMP VIB-CUT The basic clean Tremolo&Reverb u2 RTM MIGHTY SWEET LA BACK PIT DRV

u3 RTM STACK DV CRU-TRM PAN-CHO WAH DRV ☆ Try RTM (Real Time Modulation) with Pedal! U3-4 PDL WAH u1-2 MELLOW u4 LINE OUT LINELEAD LINE DRV LINE CHO LINE TRM Basic Wah sound Rhythm->Lead u5 LINE OUT LINE BTM LINE CRU LINE AG LINE DBL

u6 ARTIST MR'LUKE CROSS OV WING JIMI WAH ☆ Setting for direct line recording u4-2 LINE DRV u4-3 LINE CHO u5-3 LINE AG u7 ARTIST BOSTON RF BLUES NYFUSION VISUAL Massive lead sound Clean chorus Good for acoustic u8 SFX AGGRESS REVERSE MYSTIC VIRUS Use the amp simulator for great result > USERS MANUAL PAGE 7. u9 SFX HARM FX SE RING SE NHK CRY-LD ☆ ZOOM SFX sounds

ＤＥＭＯ ▼ Perfect demonstration sounds of GFX-8 u8-4 VIRUS u9-2 SE RING u9-3 SE NHK

ＳＴＡＮＤＡＲＤ ▼ Practical settings for band use

ＭＯＤＥＬＩＮＧ ▼ New VAMS( Variable Architecture Modeling System ) demonstration

ＡＲＴＩＳＴ ▼ Simulations of famous guitar players

ＶＡＲＩＡＴＩＯＮ ▼ Various sound world of multi effects processor

RTM ▼ RTM ready patches, use the pedal!

ＬＩＮＥ ＯＵＴ ▼ Good for direct to line recording, use the amp simulator for great result

ＳＦＸ ▼ ZOOM special effect patches

※ZNR(ZOOM NOISE REDUCTION) parameter in each patch should be adjusted for optimum matching the with your guitar. PRESET GROUP Patch List

PRESET PRESET BANK PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4

A0 HEAVY OLD VAN GENERAL MTL DIST STACK DV C0 HEAVY MS-HARD PIC-DIST TIGHT FZ PIT 5TH

A1 HEAVY 5150 BOOMY US HARD MIGHTY C1 HEAVY HM-LEAD PUNCH BZ FIRE HARDDIST

A2 ROCK LA ROCK EDGE JB STYLE RETRO C2 ROCK J-ROCK LIGHT BK CYCLONE C MAJOR

A3 ROCK BOOSTER LTN-ROCK BLACKZEP MULTI FL C3 ROCK OCT SOLO CLN LEAD VIB-CUT MR'LUKE

A4 BLUES COOL OD WOMAN TN HVY BLUE WAH DRV C4 BLUES SLOW HD SRV BB-BLUES PDL WAH

A5 BLUES BLUEZ TELE '70 SOUL RF BLUES C5 BLUES BLUEWIRE LO-FI PH TR-PVY SLAP CMP

A6 INSTRUMENT MUTE DLY LA LEAD STAGE AG SUNSET C6 INSTRUMENT OCT BOOM 12STRING A-WAH BK MELLOW

A7 INSTRUMENT R-ROLL TOO MUCH LIGHTVIO SURF C7 INSTRUMENT CHIC TREM-CHO STAGE PAN-CHO

A8 JAZZ/FUSION TOUCH JAZZY PHA-1000 CROSS OV C8 JAZZ/FUSION MELODY JACK JR ZM LEAD BOSTON

A9 JAZZ/FUSION POP CLN BALLAD J-FUSION NYFUSION C9 JAZZ/FUSION CLN STEP BREEZE ROOT 335 LA BACK

b0 POWER OUT MS ARENA BG/SLDN GFX DRV FDR REV d0 POWER OUT DO'VER MK4 MS OLD ME*SA

b1 POWER OUT A MAJOR DBL-BK MS 9000 GRANGER d1 POWER OUT FLATTUNE WARM MTL WAH RECTI

b2 POWER OUT COMBO PDL-PHA TUBE STK SOLIDAMP d2 POWER OUT CRU+VIB NIGHT BRIGHTOD VH-T AMP

b3 POWER OUT CRU-VX PDL-JET SOLDN FD CLEAN d3 POWER OUT JB SOLO SV-WAH MATCH RETRO VX

b4 LINE OUT LINE MS LINE CLN LINE DRV LINE TRM d4 LINE OUT LINE MOD LINE SE LINELEAD LINE CHO

b5 LINE OUT LINE CUT LINE ARP LINE CRU LINE DBL d5 LINE OUT LINE BST LINE PAN LINE BTM LINE AG

b6 SFX INSECT MAGIC REVERSE VIRUS d6 SFX U-VIB AH YEAH AGGRES MYSTIC

b7 SFX GATE SLOW CLN SE RING CRY-LD d7 SFX TALKING AFTER HARM FX SE NHK

b8 VARIATION COMP-DLY SPRING CRYDRIVE VISUAL d8 VARIATION DIRTY WA SPACY CRU-TRM SYNTH G

b9 VARIATION SPARKLE DEEP SWEET JIMI WAH d9 VARIATION PHASE IT GARAGE WING PIT DRV

ＨＥＡＶＹ ▼ Heavy Rock sounds

ＲＯＣＫ ▼ Various sounds for Rock tune

ＢＬＵＥＳ ▼ Soul of Blues

ＩＮＳＴＲＵＭＥＮＴ ▼ Good for instrument song and popular music

ＪＡＺＺ/ＦＵＳＩＯＮ ▼ Many jazzy and contemporary guitar sounds

ＰＯＷＥＲ ＯＵＴ ▼ Can be connected to power amp input,using AMP SIMULATOR for more powerful sound

ＬＩＮＥ ＯＵＴ ▼ Good for direct to line recording, use the amp simulator for great result

ＳＦＸ ▼ ZOOM special effect patches

ＶＡＲＩＡＴＩＯＮ ▼ Various sound world of multi effects processor

※ZNR(ZOOM NOISE REDUCTION) parameter in each patch should be adjusted for optimum matching the with your guitar.