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Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation)In play mode, the following information is shown on the panel. Selecting and playing patches stored in the m

Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation)1.To switch the effect used in the DRIVE, MOD, orDLY/REV module, operate the selector and key for therespect

1.To set the GFX-8 to the bypass (mute) condition,press and immediately release the foot switch 1 - 4that has selected the currently active patch (the

Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation)1.In play mode, select a patch. 2.Press the BANK DOWN foot switch and hold it downfor at least 1 second. The

Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode)1.In play mode, select the patch you want to edit. The patch can be from a user group or preset group. Howeve

Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode)15ZOOM GFX-85.Use the PARM VALUE/ADJUST knob to change theparameter setting (or the effect). To change the pa

Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode)1.Use the DRIVE, MOD, DLY/REV, ZNR/EQ EDIT, orTOTAL key to select the module you want to edit. The selected k

Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode)1.Activate edit mode. 2.Select CUSTOM1 (11A) or CUSTOM2 (11B) of theDRIVE module. Verify that the DRIVE modul

Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) Storing and Copying Patches (Store Mode Operation)1.In play mode or edit mode, press the STORE key. The GFX-

This section lists all the effects and parameters available in the modules of the GFX-8. Parameters which are common for severalor all effects are exp

Safety and Usage PrecautionsUSAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIn this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings andcautions for you to read so that acc

Effects and ParametersAdjusts the rise time of the effect. See TYPE 1A (FDR CLN). See TYPE 1A (FDR CLN). Instead of the internal DRIVE module, a disto

with the ZNR/EQ EDIT key. (If the PARM SELECT knob is used,parameters 1 - 12 can be called up continuously.) Adjusts boost/cut in the ultra-high range

Effects and ParametersSee TYPE 1A (CHORUS). LED lit: CE MIX parameter is at maximum. LED out: CE MIX parameter is at the value stored for thatpatch. T

This effect varies the sound like a talking modulator.See TYPE 1A (CHORUS). If the effect is ON and the CONTROL switch is operated,the cry effect will

Effects and ParametersThis delay effect allows setting the delay time in BPM units. Adjusts the BPM value (number of quarter note beats per minute,a u

Effects and Parameters25ZOOM GFX-8DLY/REV (Delay/Reverb) module This module contains mainly single reverb type effects such as delay and reverb, but i

Effects and Parameters26ZOOM GFX-8See TYPE 1A (REV HALL). Sets the delay time according to the interval in which theCONTROL switch is operated. This i

Effects and Parameters27ZOOM GFX-8SFX Effects If one of the SFX effects below is set to ON in the DLY/REV module, the MOD module becomes inactive. Com

Effects and Parameters28ZOOM GFX-8LED lit: TRM RATE parameter is at maximum. LED out: TRM RATE parameter is at the value stored forthat patch. This is

Effects and Parameters29ZOOM GFX-8TOTAL Module The TOTAL module is not a separate effect module but rather the section of the unit where patch level a

Introduction• Versatile array of effects The Variable Architecture Modeling System (VAMS)adapts the internal configuration of the unit to achieveexact

Using RTMThe parameter to be controlled by RTM as well as the controlrange can be freely set in edit mode. The steps for setting up and usingRTM are a

Using RTM Using the CONTROL SwitchWhen the parameter was set to MAX=0 (0%), MIN=1.0(100%), the expression pedal changes the parameter asfollows. 11.To

Using the Jam Play Feature1.Select a patch in which you wish to use jam play. 2.Switch to edit mode and select JAM PLAY (effect 7A)in the DLY/REV modu

Using the Jam Play FeatureWhen the JAM PLAY effect is selected for the DLY/REVmodule, the expression pedal and CONTROL switch areautomatically assigne

Using the Sampler1.Refer to the diagram on page 6 and connect therecording source to the INPUT jack or AUX IN jack ofthe GFX-8. Before changing any co

Before using the various possibilities, basic settings for sendingand receiving MIDI messages (Omni mode on/off, send/receivechannel, etc.) must be ma

MIDI Usage Examples• Always use the sequence: bank select MSB, bankselect LSB, program number. If the order is changed orif another message is inserte

MIDI Usage ExamplesTo Send Only Bank Select + Program ChangeInformation To set up the GFX-8 so that it sends bank select information +program change i

MIDI Usage Examples5.Turn PARM knob 3 and select the control number forCT1 (control change sent immediately after programchange). The display shows &q

MIDI Usage Examples1.Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the GFX-8 to theMIDI IN connector of the external MIDI device (otherGFX- 8, MIDI sequencer, etc

Naming of Parts4ZOOM GFX-8DisplayTop Panel Rear Panel GROUP/BANK indicator DRIVE selector MOD (modulation) selector DLY/REV (delay/reverb) selector PA

1.Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDIdevice (other GFX-8, MIDI sequencer, etc.) to the MIDIIN connector of the GFX-8. To perform bulk

1.To activate the function, hold down the TOTAL keywhile turning on power to the unit. The GFX-8 starts to automatically cycle through the factory-def

Troubleshooting GFX-8 SpecificationsTroubleshooting 42ZOOM GFX-8GFX-8 Specifications Number of effect programs 69 (67 effects + amp simulator + ZNR) N

MIDI Implimentation Chart43ZOOM GFX-8MIDI Implimentation Chart[ GUITAR EFFECT PROCESSOR ] Date : 28.SEP.1999Model

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USER GROUP Patch ListUSERBANK PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4☆ To check the new VAMS ( Variable Architecture Modeling System ) soundU0DEMOGFX DRV MS O

PRESET GROUP Patch ListPRESET PRESETBANK PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 BANK PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4A0HEAVYOLD VAN GENERAL MTL DIST STACK DV

Naming of PartsModes The GFX-8 has five different operation modes, as listed below. •Play mode In this mode, patches can be selected and played. This

Getting ConnectedIf your guitar amplifier is equipped with a power amplifier inputjack, you can directly connect the OUTPUT L/MONO jack of theGFX-8 to

Preparations1.Immediately after turning on the GFX-8, press theTOTAL key. The GFX-8 switches to the edit mode which allows you tochange various intern

Quick Guide (Trying Out the Unit)8ZOOM GFX-8In play mode, the name of the currently selected patch is shown on the display.The group and bank number o

Quick Guide (Trying Out the Unit)9ZOOM GFX-8• For information on using the amp simulator, see p. 7. • For information on using the built-in tuner, see