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Effect modules
Effect types
BOOST EQUALIZER
CABINET MOD
ISO/COMP DRIVE
ZNR REV
BOX
Z BOX
BR CMB
CMB
CMB+EV
STK
STK+EV
CHORUS
V-CHO
FLANGE
PHASE
TREMOL
A-PAN
A-WAH
P-WAH
STEP
PITCH
P-PIT
RING-M
SLOW-A
FILTER
DELAY
ECHO
T-TRIP
TRMCHO
RINVIB
VIBE
COMP
ISOLATOR
FDR
MS
BG
CLEAN
HI-GAIN
ZOOM
OVER DRIVE
DIST
FUZZ
METAL
ACOUSTIC
ZNR
D GATE
HALL
ROOM
SPRING
MN-DLY
PP-DLY
DLYHAL
DLYROM
HLDDLY
Effect Types and Parameters
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. It is
possible to use all effect modules together, or to switch individual modules on and off. Nearly all modules
incorporate several effect types, of which one can be selected at a time.
The effect types and parameters that can be used in each module are listed below. The pedal symbol ( )
indicates that this parameter can be assigned to the expression pedal and ARRM function for operation in real
time (
→
p. 20).
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BOOST module
This module amplifies the input signal. The amount of boost can be set to Low (1) or High (2).
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ISO/COMP (Isolator/Compressor) module
The isolator allows cutting or emphasizing a particular band. The compressor serves to reduce excessive signal levels.
Parameter 1 GAIN 1, 2
Selects the boost amount.
TYPE 1: COMP (Compressor)
Universal type compressor that controls attack rate in two stages.
Parameter 1 ATTACK Parameter 2 SENS Parameter 3 LEVEL
FS(FAST)/SL(SLOW) 0 – 10 1– 8
Adjusts time interval from signal onset to
start of compression.
Adjusts compressor sensitivity. Adjusts signal level after passing module.
TYPE 2: ISOLTR (Isolator)
Isolator that allows cutting or emphasizing a particular band.
Parameter 1 HIGH Parameter 2 MID Parameter 3 LOW
oF(OFF), -12 – 12 oF(OFF), -12 – 12 oF(OFF), -12 – 12
Adjusts high-range mix. Adjusts midrange mix. Adjusts low-range mix.
Parameter
4Parameter 4
FREQ L Parameter 5 FREQ H Parameter 6 LEVEL
5 – 8.0, 0.0
(5=50Hz, 8.0=8kHz, 0.0=10kHz)
5 – 8.0, 0.0
(5=50Hz, 8.0=8kHz, 0.0=10kHz)
1 – 8
Adjusts crossover frequency for low and
mid range. Adjusts crossover frequency for mid and
high range.
Adjusts signal level after passing module.
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DRIVE module
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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.
* Parameters for TYPE 1 - 8 are the same.
TYPE 1ÅFFDR
CLASSIC FD BLU STANDARD FD CLN MODERN FD DRV
Classic bluesy sound of a built-in tube amp Clean sound of a built-in tube amp Drive sound of a built-in tube amp
TYPE 2ÅFMS
CLASSIC MS OLD STANDARD MS CRU MODERN MS DRV
Old-style sound of a British tube stack amp Crunch sound of a British tube stack amp Drive sound of a British tube stack amp
TYPE 3ÅFBG
CLASSIC BG OLD STANDARD BG DRV MODERN BG MTL
Old-style sound of a tube combo amp with
gutsy midrange Drive sound of a tube stack amp with gutsy
midrange Metal sound of a tube stack amp with gutsy
midrange
TYPE 4: CLEAN
CLASSIC VX CRU STANDARD JAZZ C MODERN MACH
Old-style crunch sound Clean and bright combo amp sound Warm and powerful combo amp sound
TYPE 5: HI-GAIN
CLASSIC MP 1 STANDARD PV DRV MODERN SL DRV
High-gain tube preamp sound Tube stack amp sound for heavy metal Warm and modern tube stack amp sound
TYPE 6: ZOOM (ZOOM original effects)
CLASSIC 9002 STANDARD Z LEAD MODERN Z PWR
ZOOM's original 9002 type sound ZOOM's traditional rich lead sound ZOOM's original powerful amp type sound
TYPE 7: OVER DRIVE
CLASSIC V-OD STANDARD OD MODERN PD 1
Dry overdrive sound Overdrive sound with cabinet character
Overdrive sound with wide application
range, from booster to hard distortion
TYPE 8: DIST (Distortion)
CLASSIC V-DIST STANDARD TB DST MODERN HP DST
Characteristic dry distortion sound Distortion sound with extreme signal boost Extreme distortion sound
Parameter 1 GAIN Parameter 2 TONE Parameter 3 LEVEL
1 – 30
0 – 10 1 – 8
Adjusts distortion intensity. Adjusts tone. Adjusts signal level after passing module.
TYPE 9: FUZZ
CLASSIC WILDFZ STANDARD FUZZ
Older-style, high-gain aggressive fuzz sound Nostalgic sixties style standard fuzz sound
* For this type, the parameter of
WILDFZ/FUZZ parameters are the same.
Parameter 1 GAIN Parameter 2 TONE Parameter 3
1 – 30
0 – 10 1 – 8
Adjusts distortion intensity. Adjusts tone. Adjusts signal level after passing module.
TYPE 9: FUZZ
MODERN UF 1
ZOOM original fuzz sound with oscillation
control
Parameter 1 GAIN Parameter 2 RESO Parameter 3 LEVEL
1 – 30
0 – 10
1 – 8
Adjusts distortion intensity. Adjusts oscillation level. Adjusts signal level after passing module.