Zoom GFX-4 User Manual

DRIVE module
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ZOOM GFX-4
Effect Types and Parameters
This module contains mainly distortion type effects such as Fuzz and Overdrive simulating conventional
compact effects. In addition, the module also features preamp effects and an acoustic guitar simulator.
TYPE 1
ACOSIM
TOP
BODY
LEVEL
(Acoustic Simulator)
(Scream)
(Overdrive)
(Distortion +)
(Distortion)
(Fuzz π)
(Lead)
(Metal Z)
(ZOOM Metal Driver 1)
(US Blues)
(British Drive)
1 – 10
1 – 10
1 – 10
Changes the sound of an electric guitar to resemble that of an acoustic guitar.
Higher values for this parameter result
in a stronger acoustic guitar character.
Higher values for this parameter result
in stronger instrument body sound.
Adjusts the output level of the module.
TYPE 2
SCREAM
Simulates a vintage overdrive that was extremely popular in America as a booster.
TYPE 3
OD
Simulates the "classic" overdrive tone.
TYPE 4
DIST +
Simulates a vintage distortion unit that pioneered distortion sound.
TYPE 5
DIST
Hard distortion British "Stack Style".
TYPE 6
FUZZ P
Vintage "60's" fuzz simulation, rough distortion and superb tone.
TYPE 7
LEAD
Parallells the "ZOOM" lead guitar sound, modern with outstanding drive.
TYPE 8
METALZ
Simulates intense Heavy Metal dual gain distortion.
TYPE 9
ZMD-1
Ultra high gain, metal super distortion, over the edge.
TYPE 10
USBLUE
Full range vintage amp distortion, picking intensity varies the overdrive.
TYPE 11
BRDRV
The "British Invasion" vintage tube sound that started it all.
TYPE 4
A-WAH
SENS
RESO
POSI
(Auto Wah)
(Slow attack)
-10 – -1, 1 – 10
1 – 10
bF, AF
This is an auto wah effect which varies the effect depth according to the picking intensity.
Adjusts the sensitivity. Positive values
shift the peak upwards and negative
values shift it downwards.
Adjusts the prominence of the wah
effect.
Selects the COMP/OD/ENV module and
DRIVE module connection sequence. The
following two setting are available.
bF: COMP/OD/ENV➝ DRIVE
AF: DRIVE➝ COMP/OD/ENV
TYPE 5
SLOW-A
TIME
CURVE
POSI
1 – 10
1 – 4
bF, AF
This effect adds a soft attack to each note, depending on the picking intensity.
Adjusts the transient rate of the sound. Adjusts the transient curve of the sound.
Selects the COMP/OD/ENV module and
DRIVE module connection sequence. The
following two setting are available.
bF: COMP/OD/ENV➝ DRIVE
AF: DRIVE➝ COMP/OD/ENV

Zoom GFX-4 Specifications

General

Brand	Zoom
Model	GFX-4
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English