[multiefect] Zoom 707 Ii

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Nume: Zoom 707 II

 

Pret: 650 RON

 

De la cine a fost cumparat: McMusic

 

 

Caracteristici:

 

30 Types of Drive Sounds + 3 Types of Acoustic Simulation. Thanks to the use of a VAMS(Variable Architecture Modeling System), the drive module contains 10 "personalities" including amplifier modeling. Each personality has 3 styles: Classic, Standard and Modern. Therefore, a total of 30 types of drive sounds are available. Using a dedicated Drive knob and Variation buttons, you can select and change the drive sound anytime. While in Play mode, parameter edit knob #1 is assigned to be the Drive Gain, so that you can adjust the amount of distortion. The drive module also has three Acoustic Simulations, so you can get acoustic tones on your favorite electric axe.

 

120 Kinds of Practical Patches

By combining effects and settings for each parameter, the user can create, edit and store 60 patches. Together with the 60 pre-set patches, a total of 120 patches are available. The Foot Switch can be used to change patches instantly. Using the patch swap function, you can easily arrange patch sequence to match the playlist of a live performance.

 

3 Analog Knobs Offer Easy Editing

When you want to change or create effects, 3 parameters can be modified at once using the analog knobs. You can independently adjust multiple parameters that affect each other, such as the Gain/Tone/Level of the Drive, the Speed/Depth/Mix of the Chorus, or Time/Tone/Mix of the Reverb, simultaneously. While in Play mode these 3 knobs are assigned as follows: 1.Drive gain, 2.Main modulation parameter, 3.Mix balance of Reverb/Delay. You can fine tune these to match any performance condition.

 

Built-in Expression Pedal

An expression pedal is built-in. Using a dedicated pedal assignment key, you can easily change its function anytime. Also, different settings for each patch can be checked by looking at the LED indicators. You can adjust and store minmum and maximum value for each patch using the expression pedal for wah-wah, volume, or speed.

 

Designed For Live Performance

Zoom's live performance design philosophy is featured at every critical point. The 707II features a large display for patch names, numbers and banks, that is highly visible on a dark stage. Extremely portable, compact, and light-weight the 707II has a dual power supply system for batteries or AC power, a low power consumption circuit that allows for 11 hours of use on alkaline batteries, and easy-to-read auto chromatic tuner.

 

Drum Machine Function

60 different rhythm patterns are included. They cover a wide variety of genres, from basic 8- and 16-count beats, to pop and dance rhythms. Inheriting the drum machine technology of our popular RhythmTrak Series, the PCM sound makes it possible to practice using real drum sounds, not just a metronome.

 

Sampler Function

Up to 6 seconds of your favorite guitar so unds or musical phrases can be sampled through the AUX IN. Using an optional 32 MB Smart Media card, the sampling time can be expanded to 8 minutes. Using a foot pedal, sampled sounds can be played once, or looped indefinitely. Built-in data storage is 16 bit un-compressed high quality sound. You can slow down the re-play speed of a sample up to 25 percent without changing the pitch--excellent for phrase training.

 

Patch-Sync Function

60 effect patches can be linked with 60 drum patterns, and 60 files of sampled sound. You can perform highly sophisticated playing techniques with simple operations, such as changing effects and drum patterns together while playing, or re-playing different sampled sounds with each patch.

 

Using Smart Media Cards (optional)

Using a 32 MB Smart Media card as expansion memory, you can store up to 60 files for the sampler and 5 groups of patch memory. Using a Smart Media reader/writer with a USB interface, Smart Media card can also be used as an interface between the 707II and your PC. You can back up data, as well as exchange patches and samples on the Internet.

 

Specifications

 

Effect Type : 74

Effect Module : 8

Maximum Simultaneous Effects : 10

Patch Memory : 120 (User60+Preset60)

Sampling Frequency : 31.25kHz

A/D Conversion : 20bit 64times oversampling

D/A Conversion : 20bit 8times oversampling

Guitar Input : 1/4"Phone Jack x 1

Nominal Input Level : -20dBm

Input Impedance : 470k ohm

AUX Input : 1/8"Stereo phone jack x 1 (Nominal input level : -20dBm, input impedance : 20k ohm)

Output (Used as both line and headphone) : 1/4"Stereo phone jack x 1

Maximum Output Level : +3dBm (at load impedance 10k ohm or more)

Display : 6digit alphanumeric LED, 2digit 7segment LED, Pedal Assign LED x 7, Drive variation LED x 3, Module LED x 9

Maximum sampling time (without Smart Media) : 6seconds

Sampler playback speed : x 1, x 1/2, x 1/4

Preset rhythm pattern : 60

Power Requirement : AA size (LR6) Battery x 4 (Optional) , or AC Adaptor DC9V/300mA/Center Minus type (Optional, AD-0006 recommended)

Battery life : 11hours or more (Alkaline type)

Dimension : 249 (W) x 195 (D) x 57 (H) mm

Weight : 860g (without battery)

Optional accessory : Smart Media (16MB~128MB, 3.3V) , AD-0006, AA size Battery *0dBm=0.775Vrms

 

 

Cum suna: Luand in calcul asteptarile mele de la Zoom (mai ales de la generatia asta de procesoare), suna exceptional. Am reusit sa scot niste tonuri chiar profesionale. Distorsurile sunt foarte versatile. Printre patch-urile existente se pot gasi niste tonuri bune. Iar daca mai sunt si editate corespunzator se poate ajunge la niste tonuri foarte tari. Problema e ca mai greu se ajunge la un ton clasic de hard rock/blues. Cel putin din experienta mea cu el am descoperit ca e un procesor dedicat chestiilor mai grele. Dar cu putina migala si rabdare se pot ajunge si la tonuri decente pentru alte genuri. Acustic suna impecabil. Cu niste humbuckere adecvate in neck se poate ajunge la niste tonuri de jazz extraordinare. Si sunete de fond foarte mici sau inexistente la distorsiuni. P.S. Are pre-patch numit Arm care suna extraordinar pe un PA bun

 

Parti Bune/Rele: Wah-ul si in general pedala de expresie e cam limitata, singura chestie misto la ea fiind optiunea de sampler. Care functioneaza de minune. De asemenea e un procesor foarte usor de manevrat. Knob-uri analog care te duc foarte usor unde vrei sa ajungi. Mai are butonul de Variation care te duce foarte usor de la un tip de distorsiune la altul: Classic/Standard/Modern. Drum machine-ul e foarte util si variat. Ma asteptam la cateva ritmuri de baza si toate 4\4. Dar am ramas uimit sa gasesc foarte multe masuri compuse si chiar ritmuri bune de jazz. Sampler-ul e si el foarte usor de folosit. Mult mai usor ca la alte multi-efecte de genul. Un alt dezavantaj l-ar constitui constructia procesorului dintr-un plastic destul de nasol. Se umple foarte usor de praf si se sterge cam greu Un mare avantaj la sectiunea de sampler ar fi SmartCard-ul. Care da foarte multe posibilitati. Fara smart card se pot inregistra 8 secunde parca.

 

Impresii generale: Mi-a lasat impresia de un procesor foarte util si cred ca a fost primul pas a lui Zoom spre o concurenta mai acerba cu mai marii. Pentru mine a ajuns indispensabil din rig-ul meu. Si m-a uimit mult. Avand si un Zoom 505II ma asteptam la acelasi rahat intr-o chestie mai mare si mai complexa. Dar m-am inselat. E foarte bine pusa diferenta de 202 numere.

 

Nota finala: La raportul calitate pret o sa pun 10. La capitolul comparatie cu mai marii Boss GT8 sau Line6 PodXT o sa-i dau un 8(doar datorita carcasei, pedalei, si amp-sim-urilor putine).

 

 

Hm...asta e parerea mea subiectiva. Desigur daca altii au ceva de adaugat sau corectat astept cu drag. Sper ca am pus tot ce trebuie. O sa adaug si niste inregistrari zilele astea. Numai bine.

Edited January 24, 2008 by Wanderer