Zoom 7072 User Manual

Operation Manual

CONTENTS

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Introduction

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Controls and Functions

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Top Panel ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 Rear Panel

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Preparations •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6

Inserting Batteries and a SmartMedia card ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 Getting Connected

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Quick Guide (Let's Play) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation)

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Panel Display in Play Mode ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10 Selecting a Patch

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Using the Tuner Function

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Using the Easy Edit Function

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Using the Sampler Function

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Using the Rhythm Function

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Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) •••••••••••••••••••• 18

Patch Configuration •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18 Basic Edit Mode Steps

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Storing and Swapping Patches

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Other Functions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21

Using the Hold Delay Function ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21 Changing the Patch Call Method

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Using the Pedal to Control an Effect

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Adjusting the Expression Pedal

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Storing Rhythm Patterns and Samples as Part of a Patch

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Assigning a rhythm pattern to a patch •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 26 Assigning a sample to a patch

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Using a SmartMedia card (Utility Mode) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 28

Basic utility mode operation steps ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 28 Utility mode functions

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All Initialize/Factory Recall •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 32

Effect Types and Parameters •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 33

BOOSTER Module ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 33 ISOLATOR/COMP (Isolator/Compressor) Module

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DRIVE Module

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EQ (Equalizer) Module

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ZNR/D GATE (ZOOM Noise Reduction/D Gate) Module

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CABINET Module

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MODULATION Module

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DLY/REV (Delay/Reverb) Module

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TOTAL Module

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Troubleshooting ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 39 Specifications

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Patch List ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 40

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

ZOOM 707II GUITAR

In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows:

Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the 707II.

• Power requirements

Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high, we recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible. When powering the unit from a battery, use only an alkaline type.

[AC adapter operation]

•Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC, 300 mA and is equipped with a "center minus" plug (Zoom AD-

0006). The use of an adapter other than the specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard.

• Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter.

• When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet, always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull at the cable.

•When not using the unit for an extended period, disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet.

[Battery operation]

• Use four conventional IEC R6 (size AA) batteries (alkaline).

• The 707II cannot be used for recharging. Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure you choose the correct type.

•When not using the unit for an extended period, remove the batteries from the unit.

• If battery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid.

• While using the unit, the battery compartment cover should be closed.

• Environment

Avoid using your 707II in environments where it will be exposed to:

• Extreme temperature

• High humidity or moisture

• Excessive dust or sand

• Excessive vibration or shock

• Handling

Since the 707II is a precision electronic device, avoid applying excessive force to the switches and buttons. Also take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure.

• Alterations

Never open the case of the 707II or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit.

• Connecting cables and input and output jacks

You should always turn off the power to the 707II and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the 707II.

• Electrical interference

For safety considerations, the 707II has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the 707II, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely.

With any type of digital control device, the 707II included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage.

• Cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the 707II. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface.

Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.

Usage Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result.

This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result.

Caution

Warning

Caution

Warn ing

Caution

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Versatile effects

The Variable Architecture Modeling System(VAMS) adapts the internal configuration of the unit to achieve exactly the desired sound. The wide range of choices includes distortion effects, modulation effects such as chorus and flanger, reverb and delay effects, as well as a booster and cabinet simulator. A total of 74 effects are available.

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120 great sounding patches

Effect module setting combinations can be stored as patches. The 707II offers 60 patches which can be freely modified by the user, plus 60 preset patches. These settings will let you make great music straight away.

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Full complement of distortion effects

33 distortion type effects not only recreate the characteristics of famous guitar amps but also duplicate the sound and operation of renowned compact effects and pedals. Dedicated knobs and keys assure quick and easy operation.

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Designed for use on stage

The 707II can be powered from an AC adapter or batteries. With one set of alkaline batteries, the unit will operate continuously for up to 11 hours. The large display showing patch names, and the built-in expression pedal for fine-tuning the sound are great for live performances.

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Knobs provide direct editing feel

Various aspects (effect parameters) that control the sound of a module can be directly modified with three handy knobs. The Easy Edit feature lets you tweak the knobs for adjusting parameters also during play. Of course, you can store the results in your own patch.

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Sampling feature for recording

A guitar phrase or the signal from an input source such as a CD player can be sampled for up to 6 seconds and stored in the internal memory. When using a 16 MB SmartMedia card, you can record up to 60 samples or 4 minutes of music. A recorded sample can even be played back at a slower speed without altering the pitch. This is a great tool for enhancing a live performance or for copying a lick or fast-played phrase.

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SmartMedia card allows unlimited number of patches and samples

Patches and samples can be stored on separately available SmartMedia cards (up to 60 patches x 5 groups / 60 samples per card). Stored data can be read back into the unit at any time. This gives you unlimited potential for building a library of patches and samples.

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Integrated rhythm function

60 built-in rhythm patterns using natural-sounding PCM sources are available, which is great for practice or a quick jam session.

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Link samples, rhythm, pedal settings to patches

The selection of rhythm patterns and samples can be stored for each patch individually, allowing synchronized operation when switching patches. Even the pedal adjustment range can be memorized for a patch.

In order to get the most out of this sophisticated product, please read this manual carefully before use. We recommend that you keep the manual at hand for future reference.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the

ZOOM 707II GUITAR

(subsequently referred to as "

the 707II

").

The 707II is a sophisticated multi-effect processor for guitar with the following attractive features.

POWER

[W]/[Q] foot switches

Expression pedal

[AUX IN] jack

[INPUT] jack

[DC 9V] (AC adapter) jack [POWER] switch

[OUTPUT] knob

Cable hook

[OUTPUT/PHONES] jack

[DRIVE VARIATION] LEDs

[DRIVE VARIATION] key

[DRIVE] knob

This section identifies the parts of the 707II and describes preparations for use.

Controls and Functions

Top Panel

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Rear Panel

POWER

Display

Module LEDs

MODULE [E]/[R] keys

[BANK/PATCH] indicator

[STORE/EXECUTE] key

[CANCEL/EXIT] key

[PLAY] key

[PEDAL] (pedal assign) key

[PEDAL] (pedal assign) LEDs

[EDIT] key

Parameter knob 1

Parameter knob 2

Parameter knob 3

TYPE [W]/[Q] (type/bank) keys

[SAMPLER] key

[A→B] (A→B repeat) key

[SMART MEDIA] LED

[UTILITY] key

[PATCH SYNC] key

[RHYTHM] LED

[R/P] (play/stop) key

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Controls and Functions

Loop the cable of the AC adapter around the hook as shown in the diagram before connecting it to the [DC 9V] jack. This will prevent the plug from being disconnected if the cable is accidentally pulled.

DC 9V

POWER

)

300mA

OFF

Preparations

Inserting Batteries and a SmartMedia card

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Turn the unit over and open the battery compartment cover.

Insert four fresh IEC R6 (size AA) batteries into the battery compartment. The use of alkaline batteries is recommended.

The correct battery orientation is indicated inside the battery compartment.

To store patch and sample data, insert a SmartMedia card into the card slot, as shown above.

◆ Caution ◆

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If the card is inserted upside down or with wrong orientation, it does not go all the way in. Do not try to force the card in, because this will damage the card.

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Never insert or remove the SmartMedia card while power to the unit is turned on. Otherwise all data on the card may be lost.

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Standard SmartMedia cards (designed for 3.3V) with a capacity from 16 – 128 MB can be used.

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When wishing to use a SmartMedia card that has been formatted in other equipment such as a computer or digital camera, you must format the card again in the 707II, as described on page 31.

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To store the contents of a SmartMedia card in a computer, a SmartMedia card reader/writer is required.

Close the battery compartment cover.

• If the indication "BATT" appears on the display, the batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.

• When not using the unit for an extended period, remove the batteries to prevent the possibility of damage by leaking battery fluid.

PATCH NAME

NOTE

SmartMedia card

Four IEC R6

(size AA) batteries

When wishing to power the 707II from batteries, insert them as shown below. When wishing

to store patch data or sample data on a SmartMedia card, insert the card as shown below.

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Make sure that the amplifier and the 707II are off.

Turn the volume at the amplifier to minimum.

To power the unit from the AC adapter, insert the small plug of the adapter cable into the [DC 9V] jack on the 707II. Then plug the adapter into an outlet.

Connect the guitar to the [INPUT] jack of the 707II, using a mono cable.

Connect the [OUTPUT/PHONES] jack of the 707II to the guitar amplifier, using a mono cable.

You can also use a Y cable to supply the signal in stereo to two amplifiers.

To monitor the sound with headphones, plug the phones into the [OUTPUT/ PHONES] jack.

Turn power on in the following order: 707II → amplifier.

If you turn the 707II on while the amplifier is already powered up, damage to the speaker may result. Always turn power to the amplifier on last.

Raise the volume setting of the instrument and amplifier, and adjust the [OUTPUT] knob on the rear panel of the 707II.

NOTE

Preparations

Getting Connected

Guitar

Guitar amplifier

AC adapter

CD player or similar

Headphones

POW

PRESET group

USER group

BANK F

PATCH 1

BANK b

PATCH 0

PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 6 PATCH 7 PATCH 8 PATCH 9

PATCH 1

BANK A

PATCH 0

PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 6 PATCH 7 PATCH 8 PATCH 9

BANK 5

PATCH 1

BANK 1

PATCH 0

PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 6 PATCH 7 PATCH 8 PATCH 9

PATCH 1

BANK 0

PATCH 0

PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 6 PATCH 7 PATCH 8 PATCH 9

Selecting a patch

In play mode, press one of the [W]/[Q] foot switches.

In play mode, the information shown at right appears on the display and the [BANK/PATCH] indicator.

To directly switch the bank, press one of the TYPE [W]/[Q] keys.

Each push of a key switches to the next bank.

Patches, groups and banks

A combination of 707II effects, each with distinct parameter settings, is called a patch. Patches are organized in banks (A - F, 0 - 5) and patch numbers (0 - 9). It is also possible to assign a name of up to six characters to a patch. The patches of the 707II are stored in two different groups: the USER group (banks A

- F) for read-and-write patches that can be freely overwritten by the user, and the PRESET group (0 - 5) for read-only patches that cannot be changed by the user. There are 60 patches in each group, resulting in a total of 120 patches.

To alter an effect in real time, move the expression pedal while playing your instrument.

The effect depth or volume changes as you move the pedal. Which parameter changes depends on the patch.

To switch the effect module on or off, push the expression pedal fully down.

The expression pedal also incorporates a push-down switch that allows on/off control of a specific effect module.

Move back and forth

Altering an effect with the pedal

Push down all the way

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For details on selecting the effect module to be controlled by the pedal, see p. 23.

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For a detailed explanation of patch switching, see p. 10.

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To set up the unit so that the patch sound is switched only after confirmation, see p. 23.

Bank

Patch name

Patch number

Quick Guide (Let's Play)

Quick Guide

(Let's Play)

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Immediately after being turned on, the 707II is in the so-called "play mode". The Quick Guide explains the basic steps in play mode. This will let you use the unit right away.

While playing your instrument, operate the knobs on the panel.

Each knob controls a certain parameter, as indicated below.

Selects the distortion type for the DRIVE module.

Adjusts the modulation rate of chorus, flanger, and similar effects. For some patches, the knob adjusts the echo level.

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For a list of parameters adjusted with the knobs, see p. 33 – 38.

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To edit a patch more in detail, see p. 18.

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For a detailed explanation of patch storing, see p. 20.

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For information on how to return the USER group patches to the factory default condition, see p. 32.

Parameter knob 1

Adjusts the distortion level of the DRIVE module.

Adjusts the reverb and echo level.

Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The 707II goes into store standby mode.

If a patch from the PRESET group was selected, "A0" in the USER group is automatically selected as store target.

Use the [W]/[Q] foot switches to select the store target bank and patch number.

To carry out the store operation, press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key once more.

To cancel the process, press the [CANCEL/ EXIT] key.

[DRIVE VARIATION] key

Parameter knob 2

Changing the sound of a patch

Storing an effect

Parameter knob 3

[DRIVE] knob

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Quick Guide (Let's Play)

Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation)

Listening to Patches

(Play Mode Operation)

Panel Display in Play Mode

Selecting a Patch

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In play mode, press one of the [W]/[Q] foot switches.

Pressing the [Q] foot switch moves to the next higher patch, and pressing the [W] foot switch moves to the next lower patch.

To directly switch the bank, use the TYPE [

]/[Q] keys.

Pressing the TYPE [Q] key moves to the next higher bank, and pressing the TYPE [W] key moves to the next lower bank.

While playing a rhythm pattern, direct bank selection is not available.

It is also possible to set up the unit so that only patches from the USER group or from the PRESET group are switched. To do this, press both TYPE [W]/[Q] keys together.

With each push, the group from which patches can be selected is toggled as follows.

To set up the unit so that the patch sound is switched only after confirmation, see p. 23.

HINT

NOTE

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USER group

PRESET group

The condition where you call up patches stored in the memory of the 707II and use them for playing your instrument is called "play mode". This is the condition the unit is in when you turn the power on. The various operations possible in play mode are described in this section.

In play mode, the panel shows the following information.

Patch name

Bank (A - F, 0 - 5)

Module LEDs corresponding to modules that are ON in the currently selected patch are lit.

Patch number (0 - 9)

When a dot (.) is shown here, an effect parameter has been changed.

When a dot (.) is shown here, patches can be selected from either the USER group or the PRESET group.

Both groups

USER group

only

PRESET group

only

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To set the 707II to the bypass (mute) condition, press and release both [W]/[Q] foot switches in play mode.

When you press and immediately release both foot switches, the 707II goes into bypass mode.

While the 707II is in the bypass condition, all effects are off and only the direct sound is output. The expression pedal works as a volume pedal.

When you press and hold both foot switches for at least 1 second and then release them, the 707II goes into mute mode.

While the 707II is in the mute condition, there is no sound output from the [OUTPUT/PHONES] jack.

Play the open string you want to tune.

The [BANK/PATCH] indicator shows the note which is closest to the current pitch. Tune your instrument until the note indication shows the desired note.

To change the reference pitch of the tuner, use the TYPE [W]/[Q] keys.

The current reference pitch is briefly shown on the display. The default setting after power-on is center A = 440 Hz.

While the reference pitch is shown, you can change the pitch by pressing the TYPE [W]/[Q] keys.

The available setting range is 435 – 445 Hz in 1-Hz steps. When the 707II is turned off and on again, it will be reset to 440 Hz.

Press one of the [W]/[Q] foot switches.

The 707II returns to the play mode.

MUTE

Press and release after at least 1 second

BYPASS

Release immediately

Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation)

Using the Tuner Function

The 707II incorporates an auto-chromatic tuner for guitar. To use the tuner function, the builtin effects must be bypassed (temporarily turned off) or muted (direct sound and effect sound turned off).

The note is shown on the left part of the indicator

A A

B C

D D

G E F F

Pitch is sharp Correct pitch Pitch is flat

The more the pitch is off, the faster the indicator rotates

To the right of the note, a symbol indicates by how much the tuning is off.

440HZ

Reference pitch value

Using the Easy Edit Function

To change the sound of a patch in play mode, operate parameter knobs 1 – 3.

The parameters controlled by the knobs are as follows.

The actual parameter controlled by parameter knobs 1 – 3 depends on the effect selected for the current effect module.

When a knob is turned, the current setting of the relevant parameter is shown on the BANK/PATCH indicator, and a dot (.) appears at the "EDITED" position. This indicates that the parameter has been changed. If the parameter is returned to the original setting, the dot disappears.

Use the [DRIVE] knob and [DRIVE VARIATION] key to select the effect to be used for the DRIVE module.

The effects of the DRIVE module can be directly selected with the [DRIVE] knob and [DRIVE VARIATION] key.

The [DRIVE] knob selects the general effect type (amp type or compact effect type), and the [DRIVE VARIATION] key selects one of several variations for that effect. Each push of the [DRIVE VARIATION] key cycles through the CLASSIC → STANDARD →MODERN settings, and the corresponding LED lights up.

• For an explanation of DRIVE module effects, see p. 33.

• In play mode, you can also use the MODULE [

]/[R] keys to edit the PATLVL parameter

(volume level for each patch).

To store an edited patch, carry out the steps for storing (→p. 20).

Note that if another patch is called up without storing the edited patch, the edited contents will be lost.

While playing a rhythm pattern, the parameter knobs 1 – 3 adjust rhythm parameters.

NOTE

HINT

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The 707II incorporates a function called "Easy Edit" that allows adjusting some effect parameters during play. This is done with the parameter knobs 1 – 3, the [DRIVE VARIATION] key, and the [DRIVE] knob on the front panel.

Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation)

Parameter knob 1

Adjusts the DRIVE module distortion amount.

Parameter knob 2

Adjusts a major parameter of the MOD module (such as chorus depth).

Parameter knob 3

Adjusts a major parameter of the REV module (such as echo or reverb amount).

When a dot (.) is shown here, the effect parameter has been changed.

Lit

(DRIVE module

Off

is off)

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