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ZOOM RFX-2200

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Using

the

MIDI

Contr

ol
Function

Changing Effect Parameters Via MIDI 

Storing Panel Operations on a Sequencer 

Effect parameter

Control change 

number

Acceptable 

receive value

Acceptable 

send value

EFFECT TYPE

86

0 - 47

0 - 47

REV CHARACTER(EDIT1)

84

0 - 10

0 - 10

REV TIME(EDIT2)

85

0 - 127

0 - 127

REV EQ LOW(EDIT3)

87

0 - 127

0 - 127

REV EQ HIGH(EDIT4)

88

0 - 127

0 - 127

MIX

8

0 - 127

0 - 127

BYPASS

80, 91

0 - 63 = bypass off

64 - 127 = bypass on

80

0 = bypass off / 127 = bypass on 

TAP

64

64 - 127

Output 127 followed immediately by 0 

1.

Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the
external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector
on the RFX-2200. 

The MIDI channel setting at the RFX-2200 must match
the MIDI send channel setting at the external device. 

(For information on setting the MIDI channel, see page 10.) 

2.

Send a control change message from the
external MIDI device to the RFX-2200. 

The effect parameters of the RFX-2200 correspond to the
following control change numbers. 

• When a key or control on the front panel is operated, the

above control change message is sent. 

• Changing a parameter with a control change message has

the same effect as editing the parameter with the front-
panel controls. If required, save the changed patch. 

1.

Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the
external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector
on the RFX-2200, and connect the MIDI OUT
connector on the RFX-2200 to the MIDI IN
connector of the external MIDI device. 

• The MIDI channel setting at the RFX-2200 must match

the MIDI send channel for the sequencer track on which
the operation should be recorded. (For information on
setting the MIDI channel, see page 10.) 

• Verify that MIDI echo (MIDI thru) at the sequencer is set

to OFF. 

• It will be useful to record a program change message at

the start of the sequencer track which calls the patch to
be used as operation start point. 

2.

Start the MIDI sequencer and start recording. 

3.

Operate the control knobs on the front-panel
of the RFX-2200. 

The control knob operation is recorded as control change
information on the MIDI sequencer track. 

4.

Stop recording at the MIDI sequencer and
play back the track from the beginning. 

Parameters will change according to the operations
carried out in step 3.  

Tap Input Using the MIDI Clock 

1.

Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the
external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector
on the RFX-2200. 

• To perform tempo input with the TAP key, set MIDI clock

receive = OFF.

2.

Select a patch at the RFX-2200 for which tap
input can be used. 

• For information on which parameters allow tap input,

please refer to pages 14 - 22.) 

3.

In play mode, press the MIDI key four times. 

The indication "CL" and the indication "on" (MIDI clock
receive ON) or "oF" (MIDI clock receive OFF) are
shown alternately on the display. 

4.

Use the VALUE UP/DOWN keys to set the
setting to "on". 

5.

Press the CANCEL key to return to the play
mode. 

You can now use the MIDI clock tap input feature. This
setting applies to all patches. 

Press 

4 times

Shown 

alternately

MIDI key

The effect parameters of the RFX-2200 can be changed using MIDI control change messages sent from an external MIDI device
(MIDI keyboard or sequencer or similar). This is useful to change parameters from a separate location. 

Operation functions of the front-panel controls of the RFX-2200 can be stored as control change messages on a MIDI sequencer
for later playback. This is convenient to play a sound source module on the sequencer and simultaneously adjust the RFX-2200 in
real time. 

Instead of using the TAP key, it is also possible to use an external MIDI device (such as a MIDI sequencer or rhythm machine) to
supply a MIDI clock for setting the delay time or rate that matches the clock tempo. 

Summary of Contents for RFX-2200

Page 1: ...ing the VOCODER effect is a snap thanks to this feature Built in tap input Time based parameters such as delay time can be entered directly using the tap input feature This makes it easy for example t...

Page 2: ...nce the last store operation the LED lights up 6 CANCEL key Serves to cancel a store operation 7 COMPARE key When a patch group of stored effect settings is being edited this key can be used to compar...

Page 3: ...sound is output In this condition the LED is lit 17 BANK LEDs These indicators show which bank is currently selected 18 EFFECT TYPE selector and LED Serves to choose an effect from the currently sele...

Page 4: ...made in the digital domain In this configuration the MIX control of the RFX 2200 should be set so that it outputs only the effect sound and the balance between original sound and effect sound should b...

Page 5: ...recorded voice RFX 2200 This is a connection example for using the VOCODER effect from the SFX bank Plug a mic into the front panel MIC IN connector and connect a synthesizer or other instrument to t...

Page 6: ...2 Turn on the system in the following order sound source RFX 2200 playback system 3 While playing the sound source turn up the INPUT control of the RFX 2200 to adjust the input level To minimize noise...

Page 7: ...o the original effect the LED goes out When calling up a patch the LED of the bank where the patch is stored lights up BANK key Bank switching BANK key Bank switching REVERB or SFX bank selected DELAY...

Page 8: ...meter Checking the parameter value parameter check 1 Select the patch and edit it 2 Press the STORE key The patch number on the display flashes 3 Use the VALUE UP DOWN keys to select the patch number...

Page 9: ...g any of the controls in compare mode has no effect Shown alternately COMPARE key Setting Parameters With the Tap Key Tap Input 1 Select a patch for which tap input is possible Whether tap input is po...

Page 10: ...nt to assign a program change number and press the MIDI key two times The indication PC and the indication are shown alternately on the display 2 Send a program change message from the MIDI device con...

Page 11: ...message at the start of the sequencer track which calls the patch to be used as operation start point 2 Start the MIDI sequencer and start recording 3 Operate the control knobs on the front panel of t...

Page 12: ...ess the STORE key The sending RFX 2200 starts to transmit the data The data are received automatically by the receiving RFX 2200 No special steps are necessary During the transfer the indication dt fl...

Page 13: ...data and learn table data in the memory of the receiving RFX 2200 are overwritten The indication dr flashes on the display while data are being received When current patch number was selected for sen...

Page 14: ...djusts the reverb time Adjusts EQ Low boost cut Adjusts EQ High boost cut Selects the reverb character see table S R S R S R S R S R S R S R S R This bank contains only reverb effects The parameters R...

Page 15: ...e for strings 10 Choral Mix Rich ambience for chorus and vocal ensembles 11 Percussion Mix Ambience suitable for percussion ensembles 6 PERCUSSION 1 Rock Kit 1 Reverb suitable for rock drum 2 LatinPer...

Page 16: ...ing cycle Adjusts the delay time in 1 ms units Adjusts the amount of feedback Negative values result in cross feedback Adjusts the delay time in 1 ms units Adjusts the amount of feedback Adjusts the d...

Page 17: ...Parameter Setting range Description Adjusts the depth of the effect Adjusts the modulation cycle Adjusts the amount of feedback Selects the number of phaser stages and the phase 1 5 4 6 8 10 normal p...

Page 18: ...ratio Control knob Parameter Setting range Description Adjusts the reverb duration Adjusts the flanger fluctuation cycle Adjusts the flanger feedback Adjusts the reverb mix ratio S R S R S R 1 VOCODE...

Page 19: ...rtion S R S R 7 GATE REV GATE REVERB Special effect where the reverb is briskly cut by a gate EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP BYPASS Threshold Reverb Time EQ Low EQ High WET MUTE 1 11 1 30 12 12 12 12...

Page 20: ...8 HPF HIGH PASS FILTER This is a filter which lets only high frequency signal components through EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP BYPASS Resonance Frequency LFO Rate TAP LFO Depth WET MUTE 1 11 1 30 1...

Page 21: ...2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP BYPASS Reverb Character Reverb Time Reverb Mix Intensity 1 11 1 30 0 99 0 15 Control knob Parameter Setting range Description Control knob Parameter Setting range Description Contr...

Page 22: ...usts EQ Low boost cut Adjusts EQ High boost cut Selects the microphone character and the degree of enhancement 1 6 For vocals 7 11 For instruments larger values result in stronger enhancement Control...

Page 23: ...no Verb String Texture Church Organ Large hall reverb for ensembles Short bright reverb for drums Rich long reverb for chant 132 BPM dotted 8th note delay 200 ms auto panning delay Delay reverb good o...

Page 24: ...Sim w enhance Detailed Near Fields Detailed Room Monitors Reverb for snare drum Adds vitality to kick drums Makes crunch guitar sound fatter Short thick reverb for voice Good with melodic solo instrum...

Page 25: ...ar panel INPUT jack Connect the microphone to the front panel MIC IN jack Is unit in bypass mode and is MIX control fully turned to the WET position Turn MIX control towards DRY Is EDIT control knob 1...

Page 26: ...ocity Note ON x x Note OFF x x After Key s x x Touch Ch s x x Pitch Bend x x 86 86 Effect Type 84 84 Edit1 Control Change 85 85 Edit2 87 87 Edit3 88 88 Edit4 8 8 Mix 80 80 91 Bypass 64 64 Tap Prog o 0...

Page 27: ...and input and output jacks You should always turn off the power to the RFX 2200 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables Also make sure to disconnect all connection cables...

Page 28: ...ZOOM CORPORATION ITOHPIA Iwamotocho 2chome Bldg 2F 2 11 2 Iwamoto cho Chiyoda ku Tokyo 101 0032 Japan Web Site http www zoom co jp RFX 2200 5000 2...

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