Zoom GFX-1 Operation Manual

Zoom GFX-1 Operation Manual

Guitar effects processor

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Operation Manual
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the ZOOM GFX-1 (hereafter
simply called the "GFX-1").
Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as
to get the most out of the unit and to ensure optimum
performance and reliability.
Retain this manual, the warranty card and all other
documentation for future reference.
Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Basic Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating the Unit on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Controls and Functions / Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Selecting Patches for Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Tuner Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Editing a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Storing/Copying Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Restoring the Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Effect Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Effect Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specifications / Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Usage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Patch List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Operation Manual Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM GFX-1 (hereafter simply called the "GFX-1"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of the unit and to ensure optimum performance and reliability.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    "center minus" plug shock or excessive pressure. (Zoom AD-0006). The use of an adapter • Take care that no foreign objects (coins other than the specified type may or pins etc.) or liquids can enter the unit.
  • Page 3: Features

    The metal body and large foot switches of the GFX-1 are designed to withstand the rigors of use on stage. The intuitive operation of the unit is derived from the highly popular ZOOM 606. Dedicated selectors for the most important distortion effects make the unit a snap to use.
  • Page 4: Basic Terms

    10 banks which are labelled A through J. The patches in each bank are numbered 1 through 4. To select a patch, you specify the bank and the patch number. A1 selects patch 1 in bank A, and F4 selects patch 4 in bank F. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 5: Operating The Unit On Battery Power

    GFX-1 bottom Latch Close the battery compartment cover. Make sure that the latch snaps shut. NOTE When a dot (.) flashes on the display, the batteries are almost exhausted. Replace them as soon as possible. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 6: Controls And Functions / Connections

    GAIN [+] / [-] keys Adjust the DRIVE module distortion intensity and gain. Foot switches [1] – [4] Serve for effect patch switching and for operation of the tuner function. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 7 Switches between play mode and edit mode and also serves to select the module for editing. VALUE [+] / [-] keys Serve for adjusting setting values for various items. BANK [W] / [Q] keys Serve for switching effect patch banks. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    By using a Y cable and connecting the output to two amplifiers, you can get a wider sound spread from the effects. It is also possible to connect a pair of headphones to this jack. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 9 Serves to turn the GFX-1 on and off. To guard against inadvertently disconnecting the AC adapter cable, wind the cable around the hook, as shown in the illustration. [CONTROL IN] By connecting an optional expression pedal (FP01/FP02) here, you can adjust the effect intensity. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 10: Selecting Patches For Play

    Immediately after turning on power to the GFX-1, the unit will To switch patches in play be in play mode even if the mode, use the foot [PLAY/EDIT] selector is set to a switches [1] - [4]. different position. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 11 To select among the banks A - J, use the BANK [W]/[Q] keys. By pressing foot switches [1] and [2] together, you can HINT switch to the previous bank, and by pressing foot switches [3] and [4] together, you can switch to the next bank. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 12: Using The Tuner Function

    P M t Bypass Mute Tune the guitar Play the open string you want to tune, and watch the display. The left side of the display shows the note which is closest to the current pitch. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Reference Pitch Of The Tuner

    Pitch is high Pitch is correct Pitch is low The right side of the display shows a symbol that indicates by how much the tuning is off. Tune the other strings in the same way. Indication turns faster the more the pitch is off. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 14: Making/Changing Drive Module Settings

    DRIVE position, you can check the current effect type. NOTE When the DRIVE LED is out, the DRIVE module is off. If you switch to a different effect type in this condition, the module is automatically turned on. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 15 The change made in this way is only temporary. When you select a different patch, the setting will revert to the original condition. If you want to keep the change, store the patch, as described on page 18. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 16: Editing A Patch

    The DRIVE module can also Terminate the edit mode be directly edited by using the DRIVE selector Set the PLAY/EDIT selector to "PLAY". and GAIN [+] / [-] The unit reverts to the play mode. keys (→ p. 14). ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 17 The editing changes made in this way are only temporary. When you return to the play mode and select a different patch, the settings will revert to the original condition. If you want to keep the change, store the settings before switching the patch (→ p.18 ). ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 18: Storing/Copying Patches

    The bank and patch number on the display are flashing. Specify the store/copy target location Use the BANK [W]/[Q] keys and the foot switches [1] - [4] to specify the patch to be used as a store/copy target. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 19 Press the VALUE [+]/[-] keys or GAIN [+]/[-] keys instead of the STORE key. The store process is aborted and the unit reverts to the previous mode. NOTE The store process is also canceled when the [PLAY/EDIT] selector or the [DRIVE] selector is operated. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 20: Using A Separately Available Expression Pedal

    HINT The pedal can also be used in edit mode. NOTE If you connect the expression pedal while the GFX-1 is on, malfunction may occur. Be sure to connect the pedal first, and then turn the GFX-1 on. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 21: Restoring The Factory Defaults

    The settings of the specified patch are returned to the factory default condition. If desired, repeat steps 2 and 3 to restore other patches. To terminate the Factory Recall operation, press the VALUE [-] key. The unit will switch to the play mode at this point. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 22: Effect Sequence

    MOD/PITCH module offers the choices SLOW ATTACK SLOW ATTACK CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASE, TREMOLO, PITCH SHIFT etc. PITCH SHIFT In this module, you can also have two effect types operating in succession, such as FLANGER → CHORUS or TREMOLO → CHORUS. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 23: Effect Parameters

    ・ Except for pedal wah, when an effect type with the pedal icon is HINT selected, the sound will reflect a representative setting of that module. ・ If no effect type with a pedal icon is selected within a patch, the expression pedal operates as volume pedal. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 24: Patch Level

    LEVEL LEVEL Compressor Original sound TIME TIME ■ LIMITER This effect type attenuates peak levels and prevents overload of the next module. Higher setting values result in stronger limiter action. LEVEL LEVEL Original sound Limiter TIME TIME ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 25: Auto Wah

    Higher setting values result in higher emphasized frequency. ■ PEDAL WAH This effect type allows using the expression pedal for pedal wah, where the pedal can be used to shift the emphasized frequency up or down. ■ OFF The WAH module is off. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 26: Drive Module

    Extended overdrive sound with the character of tube amplifier distortion. ■ DIST (Distortion) Distortion similar to driving a three-stack amp in the hard rock style. ■ LEAD Smooth, bright distortion sound. ■ FUZZ Sixties style fuzz sound with fat bass. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 27 25: Flat characteristics 26 - 30: Higher values result in emphasized highs. 31 - 40: Higher values result in higher emphasized frequency. 41 - 50: Higher values result in emphasized presence and lows. ■ OFF Turns the EQ module off. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 28 [-] keys to adjust the ZNR threshold or select the type of amplifier. ■ ZNR ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) serves for reducing noise during play pauses or silent passages. Higher setting values result in more efficient noise reduction. Set the value as high as possible without causing the sound to be cut off unnaturally.
  • Page 29 Simulates a stack type guitar amplifier. When this setting is selected, the amp simulator is on and ZNR is off. ■ ZNR + STACK ZNR and stack amp simulator are both on. Increasing the right-digit value results in more efficient noise reduction. ■ OFF The ZNR/AMP module is off. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 30 ■ FLANGER➔CHORUS This effect type is a serial connection of flanger and chorus. Higher setting values result in faster flanger modulation. (Chorus intensity is fixed.) ■ PEDAL FLANGER The expression pedal adjusts the modulation speed of the flanger effect. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 31 ■ PEDAL DOUBLING The expression pedal adjusts the depth of the doubling effect. ■ TREMOLO This effect periodically varies the volume. Higher setting values result in a faster tremolo. LEVEL LEVEL Original sound Signal after tremolo effect TIME TIME ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 32 This effect type is a serial connection of cry and chorus. Higher setting values result in a more pronounced cry type sound change. (Chorus intensity is fixed.) ■ PEDAL CRY The expression pedal adjusts the input sensitivity of the cry effect. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 33 This effect type is a serial connection of slow attack and pitch shifter. Higher setting values result in a slower attack rate. (The pitch shifter is fixed to the 1 octave up setting.) ■ PEDAL SLOW ATTACK The expression pedal adjusts the rise time of the slow attack. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 34 ■ PEDAL PITCH UP The expression pedal shifts the pitch of the original sound upwards and shifted sound is mixed to the original. The adjustment range is 0 to +1 octave. ■ OFF Turns the MOD/PITCH module off. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 35 This is a reverb effect that produces a sound similar to the reverberation in a concert hall. Higher right-digit setting values result in stronger reverb. ■ PEDAL HALL The expression pedal adjusts the mixing amount of the effect sound. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 36 (Example: A setting value of 15 gives a delay time of 150 ms.) ■ REVERB TIME (When HALL or ROOM is selected as effect type) Sets the reverb time in the range from 1 - 10. Higher right-digit setting values result in longer reverb time. (Off indication) ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 37: Specifications / Troubleshooting

    10 kilohms or more Control input FP02 input Power requirements AC adaptor DC 9 V center minus, 300 mA (ZOOM AD-0006) Batteries 4 x IEC R6 (size AA); Approx. battery life 24 hours (alkaline batteries) Dimension 268(W) x 117(D) x55(H) mm Weight 1.0kg without batteries...
  • Page 38: Usage Precautions

    Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface. Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference. ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 39: Patch List

    American Clean Crunch P-Wah Crunch sound with enhanced pedal wah FUNK Auto wah for funk Soul/Funk Powerful distortion Hi-Gain Drive Neo Phase Beautiful phaser Distortion compatible with big beat Digi Dist NEW AGE Modern stack amp sound Radio-H Wall ZOOM GFX-1...
  • Page 40: Zoom Corporation

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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-1 - 5000-1...

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