Zoom GFX-8
Guitar effects processor

Special features of the Zoom GFX-8
Technical Data of the Zoom GFX-8
Comparing Zoom GFX-8 with G7.1 and G9.2

Special features of the Zoom GFX-8

1. You can adjust all of the Gfx-8 patch parameters on the device! Even the new G7.1 and G9.1 ut do not offer this.

Musicians will like that. You have direct access to the sound with your fingers as we know it of old fashioned effects units.
A computer is not necessary.

Front view: All distortion types, EQ, modulation, reverb, echo and time-modulations
can be chosen and adjusted from the front panel.

2. The Gfx-8 makes it possible to route the signal through an external distortion or another effects device.
The routing is stored in the drive section of a sound patch. So you can mix additional analogue or digital effects with the possibilies of your GFX-8.

3. Two freely programmable custom distortions provide expansion of the built-in drives.
Thus, for example, a treble booster can be simulated which costs as much as the entire Gfx-8.

Technical Data of the Zoom GFX-8

The Zoom Gfx-8 offers good value for money. It is a great multi-effects unit for electric guitar with amp simulation, modulation pedal and an integrated tuner.

Effects

Drive Module (Several classic amp distortions)
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 (signal is routed to an external effects or distortion unit)
20. acoustic simulation
21. user custom 1
22. user custom 2

ZNR/EQ Module
23. ZNR (Zoom noise reduction)
24. Equalizer page 1 4-band EQ with selectable frequencies
25. Equalizer page 2

Modulation Module (chorus, wah and other sound effects)
26. chorus
27. ce chorus
28. vibrate
29. flanger
30. phaser
31. tremolo
32. pedal wah
33. auto wah
34. step (pitch rise)
35. cry (talk box)
36. pitch shifter
37. pedal pitch (pitch shift via modulation pedal)
38. ring modulator
39. slow attack (Violine)
40. delay (up to 6 seconds)
41. time trip (delay with amplitude-dependend delay time)
42. bpm delay
43. hold delay (up to 6 seconds tape loop)
44. tremolo+chorus
45. ring+vibrate
46. custom1
47. custom2

Delay/Reverb Module (several kinds of hall, echo and pitch shifters)
48. hall reverb
49. room reverb
50. delay + hall
51. delay + room
52. ping pong delay
53. seamless delay (holds the last sound up to 3 seconds after having switched to a new patch)
54. chorus + delay
55. echo
56. stereo chorus
57. auto pan (slalom)
58. pitch shifter + delay
59. bend chorus (pitch shift)
60. jamplay

Sfx Module (modulation module then is switched off)
61. sampler up to 25 seconds
62. autowah + tremolo
63. gate reverb
64. harmonized pitch shifter (tune dependend pitch shift)
65. twin pitch shifter
66. sample&hold
67. synthesizer effect
68. custom 1
69. custom 2

Technical Data

69 effects
5 amp simulations and 4 cabinet simulations with adjustable intensity
160 factory presets
80 freely programmable user presets which could be stored and edited via a computer
20 bit D/A and A/D conversion, 40 kHz sample rate
built-in sampler up to 25 seconds
powerfull headphone interface
routing to an external effects or distortion device
additonal audio input for CD
MIDI (sending and storing patches in a computer, sending and receiving controller data)
stable metall case
modulation pedal

Accessories:
editor software for creating and storing a random number of sound patches.
manual
power adaptor
free patches downloads in the internet (for instance here)

Comparing the Zoom GFX-8 with G7.1 and G9.2

Device	Good	Bad
Zoom GFX-8	dramatic modifications in frequency range possible 2 Custom distortions with 6 freely adjustable filters in each branch quasi-parametric EQ with selectable center frequencies good visible display routing to an external effects device / distortion possible all effects can be selected via switches directly at the device	plastic foot switches (not very stable) global amp simulation and cabinet simulation are affecting all patches amp simulation and cabinet simulation can not be stored with individual patches file date format very comlicated
G7.1 ut	24 bit resolution, 96 kHz sample rate more built-in drive unit models cabinet simulation is stored within a patch PC audio interface via USB-connection real tube in the the audio pathway very stable box and switches import and export of patches with an text-editor compatible data format	no parametric EQ, fixed frequencies no freely programmable filters, you are reduced to use the built-in drive models amp simulation works globally and can not be stored with single patches very bad visible display, that's why the chromatic tuner is not suitable on stage
G9.2	in addition to G7.1 external effects device can be routed x-y pedal, 2nd pedal	same as the G7.1

> GFX patches, free Downloads
> Custom Distortion guide

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