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G2.1u: Taking multi-effects to the next level Conventional floor-type multi-effect processors are designed to sound good when they are plugged into a guitar amp. Modeling processors are designed for recording in line. Until now, there was no product that could handle both scenarios with equal finesse.
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Zoom GFX8 Guitar Effects Processor
160 factory patches. 80 user presets.
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Description
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This is Zoom's all-new, top-of-the-line guitar box, with a metal case for onstage use and abuse. Besides the VAMS (Zoom's Variable Architecture Modeling System) amp and preamp emulations, there are 69 effect types - use up to 9 at once! The "Easy Edit" knobs and MIDI implementation make live and studio use a breeze. There are 160 built-in Zoom patches and 80 user programmable patches.
This is a Zoom product, so you know there are still more features. How about a 25 second phrase sampler? The sampler also has a mode called "Jam Play," which lets you record 12 seconds of audio and play it back at a slower speed - without changing the pitch! Cool!
When you factor in the built-in expression pedal and the large LED display, you have a formidable tool for making some awesome guitar sounds. This box is for all guitarists looking for a multi-effects pedal.
Features
VAMS (Variable Architecture Modeling System).
69 Effects types - up to 9 at once.
New! Sophisticated Distortion technology can duplicate the sound of guitar amps and preamps.
Intuitive "Easy Edit" knobs for live performace.
MIDI in and out.
Edit and manage patches with supplied software for Windows 95/98 or Macintosh OS.
160 built-in Zoom patches/80 user programmable patches.
25-second phrase sampler/12-second Jam Play feature. You can alter the speed of your samples without changing the pitch.
Rugged all metal chasis designed specifically for on stage use.
Built-in expression pedal.
Large, easy-to-read LED display.
Effect Modules: 4 modules + amp simulator + ZNR
Sampler Function: 25 sec max. recording time, playback speed control
User Patch Memory: 20 banks x 4 = 80 (read/write)
Preset Patch Memory: 40 banks x 4 = 160
Sampling Frequency: 40 kHz
A/D Conversion: 20-bit, 64x oversampling
D/A Conversion: 20-bit, 128x oversampling
Input: Standard monaural phone jack
Input Impedance: 470 kilohms
Nominal Input Level: -10 dBm
External Return: standard monaural phone jack
Return Impedance: 470 kilohms
Return Input Level: -10 dBm
Aux In: Mini stereo phone jack
Aux Input Impedance: 10 kilohms
Aux Reference Input Level: -10 dBm to +4 dBm
Line Output: Standard monaural phone jack x 2 = stereo
Rated Line Output level: +4 dBm
Line Output Load Impedance: 10 kilohms or more
Headphone Output: Standard stereo phone jack
Rated External Send Output Level: -10 dBm
External Send Output Load Impedance: 10 kilohms or more
Control Connectors: MIDI Out, MIDI In
Display: 8-digit alphanumeric LED display, 2-digit 7-segment LED display
Power Requirements: 12 V AC (from supplied AC adapter AD-0008)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 455 x 203 x 80mm
Weight: 3.6 kg
This is a Zoom product, so you know there are still more features. How about a 25 second phrase sampler? The sampler also has a mode called "Jam Play," which lets you record 12 seconds of audio and play it back at a slower speed - without changing the pitch! Cool!
When you factor in the built-in expression pedal and the large LED display, you have a formidable tool for making some awesome guitar sounds. This box is for all guitarists looking for a multi-effects pedal.
Features
VAMS (Variable Architecture Modeling System).
69 Effects types - up to 9 at once.
New! Sophisticated Distortion technology can duplicate the sound of guitar amps and preamps.
Intuitive "Easy Edit" knobs for live performace.
MIDI in and out.
Edit and manage patches with supplied software for Windows 95/98 or Macintosh OS.
160 built-in Zoom patches/80 user programmable patches.
25-second phrase sampler/12-second Jam Play feature. You can alter the speed of your samples without changing the pitch.
Rugged all metal chasis designed specifically for on stage use.
Built-in expression pedal.
Large, easy-to-read LED display.
Technical Info
Effect Programs: 69 (67 effects + amp simulator + ZNR)Effect Modules: 4 modules + amp simulator + ZNR
Sampler Function: 25 sec max. recording time, playback speed control
User Patch Memory: 20 banks x 4 = 80 (read/write)
Preset Patch Memory: 40 banks x 4 = 160
Sampling Frequency: 40 kHz
A/D Conversion: 20-bit, 64x oversampling
D/A Conversion: 20-bit, 128x oversampling
Input: Standard monaural phone jack
Input Impedance: 470 kilohms
Nominal Input Level: -10 dBm
External Return: standard monaural phone jack
Return Impedance: 470 kilohms
Return Input Level: -10 dBm
Aux In: Mini stereo phone jack
Aux Input Impedance: 10 kilohms
Aux Reference Input Level: -10 dBm to +4 dBm
Line Output: Standard monaural phone jack x 2 = stereo
Rated Line Output level: +4 dBm
Line Output Load Impedance: 10 kilohms or more
Headphone Output: Standard stereo phone jack
Rated External Send Output Level: -10 dBm
External Send Output Load Impedance: 10 kilohms or more
Control Connectors: MIDI Out, MIDI In
Display: 8-digit alphanumeric LED display, 2-digit 7-segment LED display
Power Requirements: 12 V AC (from supplied AC adapter AD-0008)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 455 x 203 x 80mm
Weight: 3.6 kg
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Zoom GFX8 Guitar Effects Processor Reviews
10 out of 10
"fantastic unit, best value compared to POD, Johnson, etc."
Once you learn to use it (which is an uphill climb, I admit), there's really no tone you can't get with this unit. It's totally quiet, the effects sound lush (not digital to my ear), the EQ works great (important for direct digital recording), the built-in pedal controller is a total bonus, the construction is solid, and the programmable distortion is unique, to my knowledge. As in, you don't like the built-in amp sim sounds? Wanna create your own unique distortion, instead of just modelling an amp? No problem - use the software to BUILD YOUR OWN distortion!! Plus, the GFX-8 comes with a fantastic, easy-to-use software librarian that,in addition to letting you create distortion algorithms!!, lets you program any parameter for any of the patches in realtime, through your Mac or PC via MIDI. To my mind, this is the GFX-8's best feature. You can change parameters on the board itself too, but I personally prefer the software, where you can see all the parameters at once, and where you can open and save banksets for downloading into the unit. Way cool. Let's face it - if you're a purist with loads of dough, who needs amp sims, just buy the tube amps you like. But if you're a musician on a budget looking for the most sonic bang for your buck, the Zoom GFX-8 just plain rocks.
Submitted: 12/20/2001
Style of Music: electronica, rock, electronic rock, alternative, who knows what to call it
10 out of 10
"The real thing vs. GFX=8"
Sound:
I have a jcm 900 half stack that I've used live for years. I use an Se-50 and dbx 242 for effects and eq. I also own the GFX-8 plugged into the clean channel of a carvin belair. There is no way, no how I can get the jcm to sound as good as the gfx/belair combo. I've tweaked till my fingers went numb. I can't beleive I'm using digital distortion and loving it. Side by side there is no comparison. The gfx provides touch sensitive tone with masive distortion that gets even better when you crank it. That's the bottom line, I love the other features but the tone is unbelievable.
Overall:
I'm getting another one for backup. That's got to be the ultimate compliment.
I have a jcm 900 half stack that I've used live for years. I use an Se-50 and dbx 242 for effects and eq. I also own the GFX-8 plugged into the clean channel of a carvin belair. There is no way, no how I can get the jcm to sound as good as the gfx/belair combo. I've tweaked till my fingers went numb. I can't beleive I'm using digital distortion and loving it. Side by side there is no comparison. The gfx provides touch sensitive tone with masive distortion that gets even better when you crank it. That's the bottom line, I love the other features but the tone is unbelievable.
Overall:
I'm getting another one for backup. That's got to be the ultimate compliment.
Submitted: 08/25/2003
Style of Music: heavy rock
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