ZOOM GFX-8

V.A.M.S. There isn't a sound in the universe that can't be reproduced if you have a GFX-8 equipped with the V.A.M.S. system. Even the electronic circuitry and sonic characteristics of a wide variety of guitar amps and the specific feel and presence of the guitarist can be digitally simulated. By refining Zoom's legendary modeling technology with high-grade analog circuitry, V.A.M.S. provides a degree of freedom and flexibility that has been unimaginable until now. V.A.M.S. easily emulates everything from the screaming distortion of a high-powered stack to the warm, fat distortion of a classic vintage amp. To ensure the accurate reproduction of a variety of musical situations, the amp simulator comes with front-panel guitar, rear power and line input settings. More than just a hybrid electronic circuit, the V.A.M.S. variably fuses analog and digital technologies to achieve "cyberdistortion with a human heart."

CUSTOM DISTORTION Even a crack team of development engineers or an army of voicing consultants can't exhaust the potential of the V.A.M.S. The only way to do it is by freeing up all of the parameters to the user. Whether in edit mode, using a Windows or Mac GUI environment, you get custom distortion with "cut-and-paste" editing freedom to tap the unlimited potential of the system as if you were developing the product itself. The user is now in control of the evolution of distortion.

69TYPE EFFECTS Exceptional performance for price is no longer an adequate description of our high-density DSP technology. Each and every one of the GFX-8's 69 effects were individually developed to achieve a level of quality that goes way beyond specialized single effect devices. In addition to basic ambient, delay and modulation effects, "Acoustic Effect" lets you produce an acoustic guitar sound from an electric guitar without switching the instrument during live performances. And a wide range of other newly-developed special effects like (SFX) Sample & Hold, Gate Reverb, and Synth. All of the effects are capable of responding 120% to the demands of guitarists who have refined their individual sound and who want to distinguish their sound from others. A patch memory capability of 240 settings (80 user, 160 preset) comprise virtually all the sounds produced by the guitarists around the world. In addition, a sampling function with a maximum of 25 seconds lets you instantly copy any phrase. The Jam Play function allows you to easily play backing rhythms and chords and solo simultaneously. All the guitar sounds on board were custom-created for the GFX-8.

METAL BODY The Zoom GFX-8 is housed in a rugged, solid metal chassis that can easily withstand the full range and force of the guitarist's artistic emotions. Its classy color scheme under-scores a harmonious integration between studio and stage environments. After putting in all the sound and functionality a guitarist could ever want, the incorporation of a metal body was the logical step for achieving the final element of perfection. In our quest to give the GFX-8 the strength and durability any guitarist can trust in even the most rigorous performance situations, we probably got carried away by making all of the switches, pedals and knobs more durable than necessary. The often-used connector portion of the back panel also features metal jacks. Built to withstand the rigors of world touring, we have also given the GFX-8 a classic texture and feel that becomes more familiar to the user over time, like a favorite pair of old jeans.

INTERFACE Your perspective is what constantly drove our development of the GFX-8. That's why we were able to design a truly user-friendly interface for a guitar effects processor that never performs as a musical instrument and brings out the individual style of the performer. The concept is simple. Ten knobs stand out in bold alignment. Turn any one of them and the sound changes. Each knob clearly says what it does, and does what it says. The GFX-8's unique front panel makes a clean break from conventional effects systems. With the operational feel of an analog effect and preamp, the sound moves as you'd expect it to. And the large, highly visible display reacts instantly to changes to tell you exactly where you are at any given moment. The GFX-8's numerous controllers give are presented in a familiar interface that bears a close resemblance to the control panel of a guitar amplifier. In short, effects that are a joy to play.

FUNCTION PATCH MEMORY: 80 user and 160 preset Patch Memories for a total of 240 patches that can be called up in an instant. The 160 presets cover an incredible variety of guitar sounds. 4ch EQUALIZER: Four individual knobs let you make incremental sound adjustments very easily, like on a guitar amp. FOOT PEDAL: You can assign a variety of functions to the super tough and durable metal foot pedal which features a secret assign switch that can be activated by pressing the pedal harder. IN/OUT: Stereo out, of course, with an independent volume control knob. AUX IN: Can be used for a sampler line in and MIX IN to accommodate external sound sources. Send/Return jacks allows external effects to be inserted into the signal chain. SEAMLESS DELAY: Lets you activate a new patch while the previous patch still delayed, ensuring smooth transitions. MIDI: The GFX-8's vastly enhanced MIDI functionality serves as a control center for a variety of MIDI devices and as a MIDI system performer. No high-tech stage performance can do without the GFX-8.

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EFFECTS LIST

DRIVE MODULE 1. FDR CLEAN 2. FDR DRIVE 3. MS CRUNCH 4. MS DRIVE 5. BG DRIVE 6. PVY DRIVE 7. VX CRUNCH 8. POWER LEAD 9. VINTAGE OVER DRIVE 10. OVER DRIVE 11. VINTAGE DISTORTION 12. DISTORTION 13. FUZZ 14. WILD METAL 15. COMPRESSOR 16. COMP+CRUNCH 17. COMP+OVER DRIVE 18. COMP+DISTORTION 19. EXTERNAL DISTORTION 20. ACOUSTIC 21. USER CUSTOM 1 22. USER CUSTOM 2 ZNR/EQ MODULE 23. ZNR(ZOOM NOISE REDUCTION) 24. EQUALIZER PAGE 1 25. EQUALIZER PAGE 2 MODULATION MODULE 26. CHORUS 27. CE CHORUS 28. VIBRATE 29. FLANGER 30. PHASE 31. TREMOLO 32. PEDAL WAH 33. AUTO WAH 34. STEP

35. CRY 36. PITCH SHIFTER 37. PEDAL PITCH 38. RING MODULATOR 39. SLOW ATTACK 40. DELAY 41. TIMETRIP 42. BPM DELAY 43. HOLD DELAY 44. TREMOLO+CHORUS 45. RING+VIBRATE 46. CUSTOM1 47. CUSTOM2 DELAY/REVERB MODULE 48. HALL REVERB 49. ROOM REVERB 50. DELAY+HALL 51. DELAY+ROOM 52. PINPON DELAY 53. SEAMLESS DELAY 54. CHORUS+DELAY 55. ECHO 56. STEREO CHORUS 57. AUTOPAN 58. PITCHSHIFTER+DELAY 59. BEND CHORUS 60. JAMPLAY SFX MODULE 61. SAMPLER 62. AUTOWAH+TREMOLO 63. GATE REVERB 64. HARMONIZED PITCHSHIFTER 65. TWIN PITCHSHIFTER 66. SAMPLE&HOLD 67. SYNTH EFECT 68. CUSTOM 1 69. CUSTOM 2

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BACK VIEW

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GFX-8 Specifications Effect Program: 69 Types Effect Module: 4 modules (Drive, Equalizer, Modulation and Delay/Reverb) +Amp Simulator + ZNR(Zoom Noise Reduction) Sampler Function: Maximum 25 sec. recordable, variable playback speed Patch Memory: USER 80, PRESET 160, Total 240 Sampling Frequency: 40kHz A/D Conversion: 20 bit, 64 times oversampling D/A Conversion: 20 bit, 128 times oversampling Input: 1/4"monaural phone jack, nominal input level -10dBm input impedance 470k ohms External Return: 1/4"monaural phone jack, nominal input level -10dBm, input impedance 470k ohms AUX In: Mini stereo phone jack, input impedance 10k ohms Output: 1/4"monaural phone jack x 2 (L/MONO, R), nominal output level +4dBm (load impedance 10kohms or more Headphone Out: 1/4"stereo phone jack External Send: 1/4"monaural phone jack, nominal output level -10dBm (load impedance 10k ohms or more) MIDI: IN, OUT (THRU) Display: 8 digit alphanumeric LED and 2 digit 7 segment LED Power Requirement: AC 12V 500mA (From supplied AC Adapter AD-0008) Dimensions: 455(W) x 203(D) x 80(H) mm Weight: 3.6 Kg *0dbm=0.775Vrms