User manual ZOOM GFX-3

[. . . ] 24 © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited. USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: · · · · · Extreme temperatures Heat sources such as radiators or stoves High humidity or moisture Excessive dust or sand Excessive vibration or shock This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device Warning the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result. Handling Warning · Never place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the GFX-3 since this can cause electric shock. [. . . ] Each module has certain effect parameters, whose value can be adjusted with the effect module keys, PARAMETER keys, [VALUE] dial, etc. 1. Select the patch to edit. Patches for editing can be selected from either a preset group (A, b) or a user group (U/u). If you have altered such a patch and want to keep it, you must store it in a user group (p. 14 ). 2. To change the patch level, operate the [VALUE] dial. While the group/bank number indication is shown on the display, the [VALUE] dial can be used to adjust the patch level (final output level of the patch). When you turn the dial, the current patch level setting (1 - 30) appears on the display. A dot (. ) in the bottom right of the display indicates that the patch has been edited. NOTE Also within the same module, different effect types will have different parameters. 3. If required, use the three selectors to choose the DRIVE, MOD, and REV/DLY module effect type. [DRIVE] selector Basic editing The most common steps for editing a patch are shown below. For a detailed description of effect types and parameters in each module, see the section "Effect Types and Parameters" on pages 17 - 22. [CLASSIC] key [STANDARD] key The distortion type of the DRIVE module is set with the [DRIVE] selector and the two module keys ([CLASSIC]/[STANDARD]). 12 ZOOM GFX-3 Changing the Sound of a Patch DRIVE module REV/DLY(Reverb/Delay) module MOD(Modulation) module EQ(Equalizer) module COMP/ISO (Compressor/Isolator) module ZNR/[TOTAL] module The effect type of the MOD and REV/DLY modules is set with the [MOD] selector and [REV/DLY] selector respectively. [MOD] Selector [REV/DLY] Selector The parameters that are assigned to the parameter keys for each module are printed on the panel. When the EQ module is selected, the parameter keys correspond to the following parameters. Parameters PRESENCE TREBLE 4. Use the module keys to select the module to edit. EQ modul MIDDLE BASS The module keys serve for selecting an effect module to work with. (If you select a module that is currently off, the key flashes more slowly. ) NOTE When you use the selector to switch the effect type, the parameter type also changes. Select the effect type first, and then select the parameter. 7. Use the [VALUE] dial to change the setting. 5. To switch the module between ON and OFF, press the module key once more. Select the parameter to edit with the parameter keys. The [VALUE] dial controls the setting value of the currently selected parameter. The current setting value is shown on the display. 6. 8. Repeat steps 3 - 7 to edit other modules and parameters. The parameter keys serve for choosing a parameter within the currently selected module. Each push of the key brings up the next parameter, and the setting value of that parameter is shown on the display. NOTE To keep the patch, be sure to perform the steps for storing it ( p. Otherwise all changes will be lost when you switch to another patch. ZOOM GFX-3 13 Storing a Patch This section shows how to store an edited patch in memory. 1. Press the [STORE] key. 3. Press the [STORE] key once more. The GFX-3 goes into store standby condition. The display shows the current group name and bank number, and the LED of the respective foot switch lights up. The patch is stored, and the display shows the group and bank of the store target. Since the edited contents are now stored, the "EDITED" dot on the display disappears. If you press the [GROUP/EXIT] key instead of the [STORE] key, storing is canceled. HINT A patch can be stored either while playing it or while it is being edited. Resetting the GFX-3 to the factory default condition The patches in the user groups can be returned to their original condition at any time, even if you have changed them. 2. Use the BANK [Q]/[W] keys and the foot switches [1] - [3] to select the bank and patch number in which to store the patch. 1. Turn power to the GFX-3 on while keeping the [STORE] key depressed. The indication "AL" is shown on the display. NOTE Patches cannot be stored in a preset group. If a patch from a preset group was selected when you press the [STORE] key, the patch number 1 of user group bank "U0" will automatically be preselected as store target. 2. Press the [STORE] key once more. All patches are reset to the factory default condition, and the unit automatically switches to play mode. By pressing the [GROUP/EXIT] key before carrying out step 2, you can cancel the operation and go directly to the normal condition. 14 ZOOM GFX-3 Other Functions This section explains how to vary an effect parameter with the expression pedal, and how to perform special functions such as adjusting the expression pedal. · MOD Using the expression pedal to vary an effect 1. Use the BANK [Q]/[W] keys and foot switches [1] - [3] to select the patch to be controlled by the expression pedal. Expression pedal adjusts effect type currently selected in MOD module. The parameter depends on the effect type. · REV/DLY Expression pedal adjusts effect type currently selected in REV/DLY module. The parameter depends on the effect type. · VOLUME Expression pedal adjusts the volume before input to the MOD module. HINT 2. Repeatedly press the [PEDAL] key to select the module to control. · For information on controlled parameters when "MOD" or REV/DLY" is selected, see pages 17 - 22. · If the module that was selected as control target is currently OFF, the pedal will have no effect until it is fully pushed down to switch the module ON. 3. The [PEDAL] key selects the module that will be controlled by the expression pedal. The currently selected module is indicated by the row of LEDs just below the key. Each push of the key cycles through the DRIVE MOD REV/DLY VOLUME settings. The controlled parameter with each setting is described below. Play your instrument and move the expression pedal to try out the effect. If necessary, edit the effect type or effect parameter that is being controlled. HINT · The selected control target is stored separately for each patch. [. . . ] A setting of "10" results in slow attack only. AF, bF Selects connection point of MOD module. Parameter 3 TIME Parameter 4 CURVE 1 ­ 30 Adjusts the slow attack/filter rise rate. Adjusts attack curve. 1 ­ 10 TYPE 10: RING ( RN ) (Ring Modulator) Produces a metallic sound. Parameter 1 COLOR Parameter 2 POSI 0 ­ 10 Adjusts the effect sound quality. AF, bF Selects connection point of MOD module. Parameter 3 RATE Parameter 4 MIX 1 ­ 30 Adjusts the modulation frequency. The tone changes according to the frequency. 0 ­ 30 Adjusts the balance between original sound and effect sound. TYPE 11: PDL-PIT ( PP ) (Pedal Pitch) This effect lets you vary the pitch in real time, using the expression pedal. Parameter 1 COLOR Parameter 2 MODE 1­8 Selects the pedal pitch type. (See Table 2) Sets the pitch change direction. UP, dn Parameter 3 TONE 0 ­ 10 [Table 2] COLOR MODE Pedal minimum value Adjusts effect tone. 1 2 3 4 UP -100 cent dn Original sound only DOUBLING UP Detune + DRY dn 0 cent UP +1 octave dn 0 cent UP -2 octaves dn Pedal maximum value COLOR MODE Pedal minimum value Original sound only UP -1 octave + DRY 5 -100 cent dn +1 octave + DRY Detune + DRY UP -700 cent + DRY 6 DOUBLING 500 cent + DRY dn +1 octave - (0 Hz) + DRY UP 7 0 cent +1 octave dn -2 octaves - (0 Hz) + DRY UP 8 0 cent dn +1 octave + DRY Pedal maximum value +1 octave + DRY -1 octave + DRY 500 cent + DRY -700 cent + DRY +1 octave - (0 Hz) + DRY +1 octave + DRY - (0 Hz) + DRY REV/DLY (Reverb/Delay) module This module comprises various spatial effects including reverb and delay. [. . . ]