This module contains a 4-band equalizer for making tone adjustments. The equalizer has only one effect type, but because there are
many parameters, it is divided into two pages titled EQ P1 and EQ P2. (Use the MODULE
/
keys to switch between pages.) This
module also comprises the ZNR settings.
The original noise reduction developed by Zoom cuts noise
during performance pauses without impairing the sound quality.
Adjusts ZNR sensitivity. The recommended approach is to set the
value as high as possible without producing an unnatural cut of
(Zoom Noise Reduction)
ZNR
ZOOM BFX-708
This is a standard type compressor that serves to keep the level
within a certain range.
* TYPE 1 and 2
parameters are identical.
Adjusts compressor sensitivity.
Adjusts tone.
Adjusts volume level after passing COMP•DIST module.
This is a compressor with less tone change than the COMP type.
Keeps the signal below a certain maximum level.
Adjusts the compression start level.
Adds a sound shifted down by 1 octave to the input sound of the
BFX-708 (should be used with single notes).
Adjusts effect mix.
Emphasizes only a certain frequency band.
* TYPE 5 and 6
parameters are identical.
Adjusts the base frequency of the enhancer.
Emphasizes only the range above a certain frequency.
Divides the signal into three frequency bands and allows mixing
these freely.
Adjusts midrange mix.
Adjusts high range and low range mix.
Divides the signal into two frequency bands and allows mixing
these freely.
Adjusts high range and low range mix.
Adjusts split frequency.
This is a combined compressor and enhancer effect.
* TYPE 9 and 10
parameters are identical.
Adjusts compressor sensitivity.
Adjusts enhancer effect depth.
This is a combination of a compressor with prominent midrange
and an enhancer.
This is a combination of a limiter with subdued midrange and an
enhancer.
* TYPE 11 and 12
parameters are identical.
Adjusts limiter sensitivity.
This is a combination of a limiter with slap type characteristics
and an enhancer.
This produces the dry overdrive sound of a vintage amplifier.
* TYPE 13 - 16
parameters are identical.
Adjusts distortion intensity.
Adjusts balance between effect sound and direct sound. Higher
values emphasize effect sound.
This is an up-to-date overdrive sound.
This is a strongly distorted fuzz sound.
This is overdrive in the heavy metal style.
THRASH (Thrash Drive)
TYPE 16
FUZZ (Fuzz Drive)
TYPE 15
MODERN (Modern Drive)
TYPE 14
VINTAG (Vintage Drive)
TYPE 13
SLAP (Slap Clean)
TYPE 12
SHAPE (Shape Clean)
TYPE 11
FAT (Fat Clean)
TYPE 10
FLAT (Flat Clean)
TYPE 9
SPLIT (Splitter)
TYPE 8
ISOLAT (Isolator)
TYPE 7
HP-ENH (High-Pass Enhancer)
TYPE 6
BP-ENH (Band-Pass Enhancer)
TYPE 5
OCTAVE
TYPE 4
LIMIT (Limiter)
TYPE 3
LR-CMP (Long-Release Compressor)
TYPE 2
COMP (Compressor)
TYPE 1
SENS
1 – 30
Parameter 1
TONE
0 – 10
Parameter 2
LEVEL
1 – 8
Parameter 3
THRESH
1 – 30
Parameter 1
TONE
0 – 10
Parameter 2
LEVEL
1 – 8
Parameter 3
MIX
0 – 30
Parameter 1
TONE
0 – 10
Parameter 2
LEVEL
1 – 8
Parameter 3
MIX
0 – 30
Parameter 1
FREQ
1 – 10
Parameter 2
LEVEL
1 – 8
Parameter 3
MIXMID
0 – 30
Parameter 1
HL-MIX
0 – 10
Parameter 2
LEVEL
1 – 8
Parameter 3
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Effect
Types
and
Parameters
In this section, all effect types and parameters of the BFX-708 are explained. Parameters that are the same for several
effects are explained in detail only the first time they appear.
The [
] mark indicates that this parameter can be assigned to the expression pedal (
p. 22).
The
-
marks indicate parameters that can be controlled with the parameter knobs 1 - 3 in play mode.
Effect Types and Parameters
COMP•DIST (compressor•distortion) module
This module is the main module of the BFX-708, comprising various effects such as a clean compressor and enhancer, overdrive, and fuzz.
ZNR/EQ (Zoom Noise Reduction/Equalizer) module
ZNR
OF, 1 – 7
Parameter 1
HI-BAL
0 – 30
Parameter 1
COMP
oF, 1 – 30
Parameter 1
ENHANC
oF, 1 – 10
Parameter 2
FREQ
1 – 10
Parameter 2
LEVEL
1 – 8
Parameter 3
LEVEL
1 – 8
Parameter 3
LIMIT
oF, 1 – 30
Parameter 1
ENHANC
oF, 1 – 10
Parameter 2
LEVEL
1 – 8
Parameter 3
GAIN
1 – 30
Parameter 1
BAL
0 – 10
Parameter 2
LEVEL
1 – 8
Parameter 3
