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USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Ready to Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Inserting the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Getting connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Playing Patches (Play Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Panel display in play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Selecting a patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using the internal tuner (bypass/mute function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Adjusting the sound of a patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the Rhythm Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Turning Effects On and Off With Your Feet (Manual Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Patch configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Basic edit mode steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Changing a patch name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Storing and Swapping Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Changing effects in real time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the hold delay function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using the sampler function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Calibrating the expression pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Resetting the GFX-5 to the factory default condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Effect Types and Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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BOOST module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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ISO/COMP (Isolator/Compressor) module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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DRIVE module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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EQ (Equalizer) module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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CABINET module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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MOD (Modulation) module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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REV (Delay/Reverb) module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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TOTAL module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

GFX-5 Patch List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Operation Manual

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Summary of content (19 pages)

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Operation Manual USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting Ready to Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 4 6 Inserting the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Environment Caution 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: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users Warning ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. Caution This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters.
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Controls and Functions Controls and Functions Drive section [VARIATION] key Top Panel Drive section Equalizer section Energize section [TURBO] key [GAIN] knob [ENERGIZE] knob [EDGE] key [DRIVE] knob [VARIATION] LED Equalizer section AMPDRV [BASS] knob [PRESENCE] knob [TREBLE] knob [MIDDLE] knob BANK [Q]/[W] foot switches [VALUE] dial Expression pedal Foot switches [1] – [3] PARAMETER [Q]/[W] keys Display [CONTROL] key [CONTROL] LEDs [ASSIGN] key [GROUP/BANK] indicator Rear Panel AMPDR
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Getting Ready to Play Getting Ready to Play Inserting the batteries NOTE • To use the GFX-5 on battery power, insert batteries as shown below. 1. • Turn the unit over and open the battery compartment cover. (Push the tab to unlock and then raise the cover.) When not using the unit for an extended period, remove the batteries to prevent the possibility of damage by leaking battery fluid. When the indication “BATT” appears on the display, the batteries are almost exhausted.
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Quick Guide Changing the sound of a patch in play mode Quick Guide While playing your instrument, operate the following knobs and keys. [Drive section] When you turn on the GFX-5, it is in play mode. This section explains the basic steps in this mode, allowing you to use the unit right away. [TURBO] key Setting this key to ON will increase the sound pressure of the patch. [VARIATION] key/[DRIVE] knob Serve to select the distortion type. [GAIN] knob Adjusts the distortion depth.
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Playing Patches (Play Mode) Playing Patches (Play Mode) The condition where you call up patches stored in the memory of the GFX-5 and use them for playing your instrument is called play mode. When you turn the GFX-5 on, it is initially always in this mode. The various operations possible in play mode are described in this section. Panel display in play mode Patch name In play mode, the panel shows the following information. When a dot (.) is shown here, an effect parameter has been changed.
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Playing Patches (Play Mode) Playing Patches (Play Mode) 3. Adjusting the sound of a patch After selecting a patch in play mode, you can use the knobs and keys on the panel to adjust parameters such as distortion type and depth, equalizer settings, etc. 1. 2. GAIN (1) Select general distortion category with [DRIVE] knob. 20 When a dot is shown here, an effect parameter was edited.
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Using the Rhythm Function Using the Rhythm Function The GFX-5 incorporates 60 rhythm patterns which can be selected for playback. This is convenient for practice or a quick jam session. 1. To activate the rhythm function, press the [RHYTHM] key in play mode. HINT Rhythm pattern 8BEAT Pattern name 2. 3.
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Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) Turning Effects On and Off With Your Feet (Manual Mode) Manual mode is a special mode in which you can use the foot switches to turn effect modules on and off or to change the rhythm pattern tempo. This is useful for example if you want to turn only certain effect modules on and off during a performance. 1. To switch the GFX-5 to manual mode, hold the BANK [Q] switch depressed while the unit is in play mode.
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Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) Storing and Swapping Patches -OFF5. To change the effect type for the selected module, turn the [VALUE] dial. HALL 6. Changing a patch name This section describes how to store an edited patch in memory, and how to swap patches in a user group. If you wish, you can assign a new name to an edited patch. Proceed as follows. 1. 2. To change a parameter value, press one of the PARAMETER [Q]/[W] keys. In edit mode, press the [TOTAL] key.
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Other Functions Other Functions This section explains special functions such as varying a particular effect parameter in real time, using the hold delay and sampler functions, and returning the patches to the factory default condition. Pedal calibration is also explained. Changing effects in real time The GFX-5 allows you to vary a particular effect parameter in real time. For example, you could use the expression pedal as control source and the effect type P-WAH of the MOD module as control target.
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Other Functions Other Functions and turn the [VALUE] dial to select a setting. parameter is maximum and it decreases gradually as the pedal is pushed down. The control waveform cycle is based on the rhythm pattern tempo and can be set in measures and beats. The following settings are available. Maximum 8. "dn" PEDAL ARRM+PEDAL When you have completed the setting procedure, press the [EDIT/EXIT] key to return to the play mode. If necessary, store the patch to retain any changes (→ p. 19).
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Other Functions 8. Other Functions To turn hold delay on, push the expression pedal all the way down. The [ASSIGN] key LED stops flashing and stays constantly lit, indicating that the unit is in the recording standby condition. The display shows “STOP”. Loop playback While playing your guitar, press the foot switch [3] to start recording. The indication “REC” is shown on the display. The actual operation depends on the TIME parameter and MODE parameter.
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Other Functions 5. Other Functions To stop sampling, press the foot switch [2]. Sampling stops and playback immediately starts from the beginning. If you do not stop sampling manually, it will end automatically when the maximum sampling time is up (6 seconds), and playback will begin. 6. Use the PARAMETER [Q]/[W] keys to bring up the indication “SPMODE” on the display. The recorded sample is now played back repeatedly. By changing the setting to “1S”, you can return to one-shot playback. 1. 9. 2.
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◆ DRIVE module Effect Types and Parameters ◆ DRIVE module This module comprises 30 types of distortion and acoustic simulator effects. Normally, effect types are chosen with the [DRIVE] knob and the [VARIATION] key, but the [VALUE] dial can also be used. In this section, all effect types and parameters of the modules in the GFX-5 are explained. As shown in the illustration, the GFX-5 has eight effect modules which can be thought of as being connected in series.
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◆ EQ (Equalizer) module ◆ MOD (Modulation) module ◆ MOD (Modulation) module TYPE 10: METAL CLASSIC MTZ Traditional metal style sound with prominent midrange Parameter 1 STANDARD METAL ZOOM's original metal sound with low range and high range boost GAIN Parameter 2 TONE MODERN Metal sound for 7-string guitar Parameter 3 0 – 10 1 – 30 Adjusts distortion intensity. MT 7TH LEVEL TYPE 1: CHORUS Adds pulsation and spaciousness to the sound. 1–8 Adjusts tone.
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◆ MOD (Modulation) module ◆ REV (Delay/Reverb) module TYPE 8: P-WAH (Pedal Wah) TYPE 15: DELAY This pedal wah effect lets you control wah with the expression pedal. Parameter 1 POSI AF, bF Selects connection point of MOD module. Parameter 2 Delay effect with a delay time of up to 500 milliseconds. FREQ 1 – 10 Adjusts wah effect center frequency. Parameter 3 DIRMIX Parameter 1 0 – 10 TIME Adjusts original sound mix. Adjusts delay time in 10-ms steps.
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◆ TOTAL module Troubleshooting TYPE 4: MN-DLY (Mono delay) This is a monaural delay with a duration of up to 1.5 seconds. TYPE 5: PP-DLY (Ping-Pong Delay) When two amplifiers are used, this serves as a ping-pong delay effect with a duration of up to 1.5 seconds. When one amplifier is used, the effect is a mono delay. Adjusts delay time from 10 ms to 990 ms in 10-ms steps (1 - 99), and over 1 second in 100-ms steps (1.0 - 1.5).
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GFX-5 Patch List Demonstration Modelling GROUP/ No. NAME BANK 1 AMPDRV U0 2 NUANCE A0 3 ALLCLN 1 MS9000 U1 2 PV PWR A1 3 FD TWN 1 LD-DIST U2 2 PEDWAH A2 3 BEATS 1 POWER U3 2 MT 7TH A3 3 ARMWAH 1 MLT-OD U4 2 TECH-M A4 3 FLANGE COMMENTS Natural amp sound Overdrive sound for fingerpicking Versatile, quality clean sound Majestic stack drive sound U.S. hard rock sound U.S.