Zoom GFX8 Guitar Effects Processor

160 factory patches. 80 user presets.

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* * * * * * * * * * 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.

Submitted: 8/25/2003

Style of Music: heavy rock


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"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


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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.

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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