RFX-2000 - Audio Effects ZOOM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RFX-2000 ZOOM

OPERATION MANUAL Thank you for selecting the ZOOM RFX-2000 (hereafter simply called the "RFX-2000"). The RFX-2000 is a sophisticated digital reverb and multi-effect processor with the following features and functions. «+ Versatile effects and high-quality reverb The RFX-2000 comes with a full complement of 48 preset effects (8 effects x 6 banks). The reverb effects alone allow 121 different settings. The convincing sound stage created by the RFX-2000 far surpasses anything else available in this class. + 100 patch memory for immediate use Up to 100 patches (effect settings) can be stored in the internal memory. Calling up any patch is quick and easy. + Supplied editing software The RFX-2000 is supplied with nifty software that lets you manage and edit patches on a computer. (Versions for Windows 95/98 and Macintosh are included.) Besides patch editing and management, the software also provides access to eight additional effects including a 31-band graphic equalizer and a 20-tap delay effect. - Digital output The S/PDIF output (with optical and coaxial connectors) allows connection to consumer à equipment with digital input (digital multitrack recorder, MD recorder, DAT recorder or similar), keeping the signal in the digital domain. + MICIN jack The dedicated microphone jack on the front panel comes in handy for creating vocal effects without having to make cumbersome connections in the rear. Controlling 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 to match the delay time to the tempo of a song. + MIDI based control Functions such as patch switching, real-time parameter control, and storing of patch data on external equipment can be performed via a MIDI link. Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of your RFX-2000 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. Retain this manual, the warranty card and all other documentation for future reference.

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suoroun pue sjo4jU09 @. (3) INPUT control (4) OUTPUT control (5) MIX control and LED (6) CANCEL key (7) COMPARE key (8) MIDI key () PARM CHECK key (14) Display (15) TAP key and LED (16) BYPASS key and LED (1) POWER switch Serves to turn the unit on and off. (2) MIC IN jack A dynamic microphone with an output impedance of about 600 ohms can be connected here. Normally the input signal from thi: the rear-panel INPUT jacks and sent to the internal effect circuitry. When the VOCODER effect is selected, the mike input signal serves for controlling the sound ck is mixed with the signal from character and the envelope (volume change curve) of the effect. (3) INPUT control Serves to adjust the signal from the INPUT jacks and the MICIN jack. (4) OUTPUT control Serves to adjust the level of the signal supplied at the OUTPUT jacks. (5) MIX control and LED Serves to adjust the balance between original sound (DRY) and effect sound (WET). When the control is turned fully counterclockwise, only the original sound is output. When the control is turned fully clockwise, only the effect sound is output. If the mixing balance setting was changed since the last store operation, the LED lights up. CANCEL key Serves to cancel a store operation. COMPARE key When a patch (group of stored effect settings) is being edited, this key can be used to compare the sound before and after the edit. MIDI key This key is used to make various MIDI settings. PARM CHECK key Serves for checking effect parameter settings. (10) STORE key Used for storing patches in memory and other functions. (6) (7) (8) (9) (11) Level meter These indicators show the signal input level. (2) BYPASS jack (1) MIDI connectors Î zrzrz MODEL RFX-2000 AFX- 2000

MIDI / 100M CORPORATION @((..: e.)) © 22 MADEIN JAPAN / FABRIQUE AU JAPON 2 o SERIAL NO. ce THRU our " (1) MIDI connectors Serves for connection to the MIDI interface of a computer or to a MIDI keyboard or similar. This allows patch switching from external equipment or control of the entire operation of the RFX-2000 from a computer, using the supplied editor/librarian software. 2 ZOOM RFX-2000 (2) BYPASS jack Serves for connection of the foot switch FSO1 (option) for switching effects on and off. DIGITAL OUT connectors The same signal as available at the OUTPUT jacks is carried by these connectors in S/PDIF digital format. This can be used to supply the signal to consumer equipment with a digital input, such as a digital multitrack recorder, (8)

Controls and Func (17) BANK LEDs (19) REV CHARACTER (EDIT 1) control and LED I (20) REV TIME (EDIT 2) control and LED Rev [ne US HRTTIME Eu cutacreR (18) EFFECT TYPE selector and LED (22) REV EQ HIGH (EDIT 4) control and LED (21) REV EQ LOW (EDIT 3) control and LED (12) VALUE UP/DOWN keys Serve for switching patches and changing parameter values. Holding down one key while pressing the other results in a fast change. (13) BANK key Serves to select the effect bank (group of effects arranged by general type). (14) Display Shows various information such as patch numbers and parameter values. (15) TAP key and LED This key serves for tap input of time-based parameters such as delay time and rate. When an effect where tap input can be used is selected, the LED flashes with a frequency that indicates the current setting. When an effect where tap input cannot be used is selected, the LED is out. (16) BYPASS key and LED Serves to set the unit to the bypass condition where only the original sound is output. In this condition, the LED is lit. (17) BANK LEDs These indicators show which bank is currently selected. When the EXTRA bank (only selectable with the supplied software) is selected, all six LEDs are lit. (18) EFFECT TYPE selector and LED Serves to choose an effect from the currently cted bank. If the setting was changed since the last store operation, the LED lights up. (19) REV CHARACTER (EDIT 1) control and LED (20) REV TIME (EDIT 2) control and LED (21) REV EQ LOW (EDIT 3) control and LED (22) REV EQ HIGH (EDIT 4) control and LED These controls allow the user to adjust effect parameters to a desired value. Which parameters can be adjusted depends on the currently selected effect. If a setting was changed since the last store operation, the respective LED lights up. (3) DIGITAL OUT connectors (4) OUTPUT jacks (5) INPUT jacks

EU pont oul four —{ineurt WE —&) © © ë [©] © © © © ® ©: Ï (6) POWER (AC adapter) connector BvPass R LMONO Tvac 500m MD recorder, or DAT recorder. The optical and coaxial player to these jacks. If a plug is inserted only in the output connectors can be at the same time. The L/MONO jack, the signal from this plug will be supplied OUTPUT control is not active in this case. to both channels. (4) OUTPUT jacks (6) POWER (AC adapter) connector Connect these jacks to the recorder or playback system. The supplied AC adapter is to be connected here for (6) INPUT jacks powering the unit. Connect a line-level source, such as an instrument or CD ZOOM RFX-2000 suonoun pue SJo4jU09 Q

Rack Mountin The RFX-2000 is compatible with international 19-inch rack standards (EIA, DIN). Because the unit has been designed for rack installation, it is preferable to operate the unit in this way, rather than simply placing it on a table or similar. Align the four screw holes with the rack screw holes and securely fasten the unit to the rack with screws. - The RFX-2000 uses a metal frame, making the unit heavier than it might seem at first glance. While installing the unit in a rack, carefully support the weight of the unit until all screws are securely tightened. Otherwise the unit may drop, possibly causing injury to persons or damage to itself or to other equipment. + Do not directly stack the unit on top of other equipment. Otherwise heat may Caution lead to a fire risk or cause performance degradation.

• Before installation, always unplug any connecting cables and the AC adapter cable. Otherwise the equipment or the cables may be damaged. + _ Make sure that the rack in which the unit is installed is placed on a firm, solid surface, so that it cannot shake or topple over. Otherwise there is a risk of injury to persons or damage to the unit or to other equipment. This section shows how to connect the RFX-2000 to the sound source and to the playback system. Rhythm machine, synthesizer, or similar Guitar Microphone RFX-2000 Mixer or amplifier/speaker This is an example for inserting the RFX-2000 between the sound source such as a microphone or instrument and a playback system or multi-track recorder (MTR). A stereo source should be connected to the INPUT L/MONO and R jacks. À mono source should be connected to the L/MONO jack only. In this example, the balance between original sound and effect sound is adjusted with the MIX control of the RFX- 2000. When a component with an S/PDIF digital input (such as a digital multitrack recorder, MD recorder, or DAT recorder) is used, the connection can be made in the digital domain. FS01 INPUT OUTPUT || BYPASS

RFX-2000 Mixer or MTR This is an example for connecting the RFX-2000 to the send/return jacks of a mixer or multi-track recorder. Connect the send jack of the mixer or MTR to the INPUT L/MONO jack of the RFX-2000, and connect the OUTPUT L/R jacks of the RFX-2000 to the return jacks (or the stereo line input jacks) of the mixer or MTR. When a component with an S/PDIF digital input (such as a digital multitrack recorder, MD recorder, or DAT recorder) is ZOOM RFX-2000 used, the connection can be made in the digital domain. In this configuration, the MIX control of the RFX-2000 should be set so that it outputs only the effect sound, and the balance between original sound and effect sound should be adjusted at the mixer or multi-track recorder. If the mixer or multi-track recorder has a stereo send output, supplying the send signal to the RFX-2000 in stereo is also possible.

• Rack mount screws are not supplied with the unit. Getting Connected (D peyoouuo9 Burye9/Bununon x9e4 Q MD player or sampler or similar (m with recorded voice RFX-2000 Keyboard amplifiers a connection example for using the VOCODER effect from the SFX bank. Connect a dynamic microphone to the front-panel MIC IN jack on the RFX-2000. Connect a synthesizer or other instrument to the rear-panel INPUT L/MONO jack. You can then use the mike to vary the envelope (volume change curve) and the sound character of the VOCODER effect. If nothing is connected to the MIC IN jack, the signal supplied to the INPUT L/MONO jack is controlled by the signal supplied to the INPUT R jack. [oO 25 285 | Sound source MIDI IN module Computer dE —

MIDI interface D RFX-2000 Playback system The supplied software can be used to edit the patches of the RFX-2000, switch the patches in conjunction with other sequencer software, and to control patch switching and make parameter changes. To enable these functions, make connections as shown above. Note: For information on software installation, please refer to the separate sheet. For information on how to use the software, please refer to the documentation included on the CD-ROM. ZOOM RFX-2000 5

Si9943 ou} nO BUIAIL ©; Trying Out the Effect This section is intended to familiarize you with the basic operation steps of the RFX-2000.

Verify that the AC adapter, sound source, and playback system are correctly connected to the RFX-2000. The INPUT control and OUTPUT control of the RFX- 2000 as well as the volume control of the playback system should be set to minimum. Turn on the system in the following order: sound source RFX-2000 playback system. While playing the sound source, turn up the INPUT control of the RFX-2000 to adjust the input level. To minimize noise and distortion, the INPUT control should be set as high as possible without causing the CLIP LED to light. Adjust the OUTPUT control and the volume control of the playback equipment to obtain a suitable playback volume. The memory of the RFX-2000 contains 100 stored patches. The display shows the number of the currently selected patch (01, 02,. 99, 00). This condition is called the play mode. To switch patches, proceed as described below. We suggest that you simply try out various patches to see what kind of sound the unit can produce.

Number of the currently selected patch (01, 02...99, 00)

LU 1! Use the VALUE UP/DOWN keys to select the number of the desired patch. The VALUE UP key switches to higher patch numbers and the VALUE DOWN key to lower patch numbers.

2. While playing the instrument or producing

sound from the sound source, switch patches to check out the resulting sound. You can temporarily turn effect processing off, so that only the original sound is output. This is useful to quickly check the change brought about by an effect.

To set the RFX-2000 to the bypass mode, press the BYPASS key while the unit is in play mode. Onmss Os

The BYPASS indicator lights up. The RFX-2000 has two different bypass states, depending on the effect in the currently selected patch. (For information on which effects use which bypass type, please refer to pages 14 - 23.) ZOOM RFX-2000 + WET MUTE In this condition, only the effect sound is muted and the original sound is output. The level of the original sound output depends on the MIX control position. Therefore there may be a drop in volume or the sound may be entirely cut off. DRY THRU The original sound is output without any processing. The setting of the MIX control has no effect on the volume level.

2. To cancel the bypass mode and return the

RFX-2000 to the normal state, press the BYPASS key once more.

Editing a Patch A patch called up from memory can be edited using the front-panel controls. You can for example select different effects and adjust effect intensity and other parameters. If any parameter is changed from the stored condition, the new parameter value is shown on the display for about 2 seconds, and the EDITED mark (.) at the right edge of the display REY CHARACTER

appears. This indicates that the current patch has been edited. Because the LED of the control knob that was used to adjust the value also lights, it is easy to see which parameter has been edited. Note: When the effect is changed, the LEDs of all control knobs except the MIX control light up. The effect determines the type of sound processing that is performed. To select an effect, use the BANK key and EFFECT TYPE selector. = BANK key The BANK key serves to select the effect bank (group of effects arranged by general type). Which banks are available depends on the current BANK position. + Left side BANK selected Pressing the BANK key cycles through the following banks: REVERB DELAY EFFECTS REVERB etc. Bank switching ns > REVERB —> DELAY ->- EFFECTS: ÉD Cu RE eq Pie BANK key

• Right side BANK selected Pressing the BANK key cycles through the following banks: SFX RE-MIX MIXDOWN SFX etc. Bank switching

> SFX > RE-MIX > MIXDOWN

ur] HAE 2 Em 79 e. In = BANK key am vo sr nm + When a changed bank is returned to the original setting, the respective BANK LED flashes for 1 second. Note: For patches where the EXTRA bank is selected, all six BANK LEDs light up. x EFFECT TYPE selector This selector serves to choose the effect. As shown below, effects can be chosen from two banks, depending on the setting currently selected with the BANK key. REVERB or SFX bank selected HCTTMPE 5x DELAY or RE-MIX bank selected seu EFFECTIVPE EFFECTS or MIXDOWN bank selected gas EFRECTIYPE mvo ma _© sa _ 1 cons FT msn 7 CET When the EFFECT TYPE selector is moved, the display shows the effect number (1 - 8 in the normal banks) for about 2 seconds. + When the effect number is changed from the last stored condition, the LED of the EFFECT TYPE selector lights up. When the setting is returned to the original effect, the LED goes out. When calling up a patch, the LED of the bank where the patch is stored lights up. ZOOM RFX-2000

Each effect of the RFX-2000 consists of certain effect parameters which determine the intensity and tone character of the effect. Effect parameters can be adjusted with the following edit controls. EH MIX control The MIX control serves to adjust the balance between original sound (DRY) and effect sound (WET). When the control is turned fully counterclockwise, only the original sound is output. When the control is turned fully clockwise, only the effect sound is output. Lights up when mixing —_Æ@ Le) balance was changed EG

Original sound only —Xé fr Effect sound only When the MIX control is moved, the mixing balance setting (0 - 99) is shown on the display for about 2 seconds. When the mixing balance setting is changed from the last stored condition, the LED of the MIX control lights up. When the setting is returned to the original value, the LED goes out. If an edited patch is not stored in memory, the edited contents will be lost when another patch is selected. the edited patch, store it in memory as follows.

1. Select the patch and edit it.

patch number in which you want to store The RFX-2000 offers various handy functions for editing patches. H REV CHARACTER (EDIT 1) control & REV TIME (EDIT 2) control m REV EQ LOW (EDIT 3) control H REV EQ HIGH (EDIT 4) control These controls serve to edit parameters of the currently selected effect. (For information on which parameters can be edited for which effect, please refer to pages 14 - 23.) Lights up when parameter was edited

+ When any of the above controls is moved, the corresponding parameter value is shown for 2 seconds on the display. + When a parameter setting is changed from the last stored condition, the LED of the respective control lights up. When the setting is returned to the original value, the LED goes out. When the effect is switched, the LEDs of all controls except the MIX control light up. When wishing to keep the patch. When wishing to use the same patch number, this step is not necessary. Press the STORE key once more to execute the store operation. The patch is stored in memory and the flashing of the display stops. If you press the CANCEL key instead of the STORE key, the operation is aborted and the unit reverts to the condition of step 1. You can also check a parameter value without moving its associated front-panel control.

1. Press the PARM CHECK key.

The PARM CHECK mark (.) in the center of the display appears and the EFFECT TYPE selector LED flashes for about 2 seconds. This indicates that the effect setting is being checked. The number of the currently selected effect (1 - 8) is shown for about 2 seconds on the display. The display then reverts to the original condition. ZOOM RFX-2000 Effect number LED flashes Lu ue

CHECK key again before the display indication reverts to the previous condition.

With each push of the PARM CHECK key, the parameter to be checked is advanced successively. REV CHARACTER Parameter adjusted with REV CHARACTER (EDIT 1) control ART: E LI REV TIME Parameter adjusted with REV TIME (EDIT 2) control DOU0O

Parameter adjusted with REV EQ LOW (EDIT 3) control ave dieu 2 nn This function allows you to compare the currently edited sound to the sound before editing.

1. Press the COMPARE key.

The currently edited patch is temporarily returned to the condition before editing. The indication "CP" and the patch number flash alternately on the display, and the "EDITED" mark is out. Shown COMPARE key [CP aitematety [1 en L pan

2. To return to editing, press the COMPARE key

once more (or press the CANCEL key). + If desired, you can check the original value of each parameter by pressing the PARM CHECK key while the unit is in the compare mode. + Moving any of the controls in compare mode has no effect. The RFX-2000 allows input of time-based parameters by tapping the TAP key at the desired intervals. For example, the flanger modulation speed or delay time can be easily matched to the tempo of a song in this way.

1. Select a patch for which tap input is possible.

Whether tap input is possible or not depends on the effect selected for that patch (see pages 14 - 23). When a patch for which tap input is possible is selected, the TAP LED flashes.

Hit the TAP key several times in the desired interval. The delay time or rate is set according to the tap interval and the tap beat parameter set for the respective patch (see page 12).

3.1 desired, store the patch.

The parameter changed by tap input will revert to the original setting when the patch is switched. If wishing to retain the change, you should therefore store the patch. The parameter which can be set by tap input is preset (see pages 14 - 23). The maximum interval that can be measured by the tap input function is 2 seconds. If the tap input interval is outside the setting range for that parameter, it will be corrected to an acceptable value. If a parameter was set by tap input and is then changed by moving the control knob for that parameter, the control knob setting will override the tap input. ZOOM RFX-2000

sing the M Control Function The RFX-2000 can accept commands via a MIDI link for patch switching, parameter control, and transfer of memory contents to an external MIDI device. This section describes the general steps for using MIDI based functions. Set the MIDI channel for communication with the RFX-2000 as follows. 1-10 play mode, press the MIDI key once. The indication "CH" and the currently selected MIDI channel are shown alternately on the display. Prssonce 23 [= Show [= ess = iternately |= = ra altemately = ! MiDiKey [= =

2. Use the VALUE UP/DOWN keys to select a

MIDI channel between 1 and 16. When the display shows "--", the MIDI send/receive function is disabled.

3. Press the CANCEL key to return to the play

mode. 7 Rnce key To switch the patch of the RFX-2000, a program change message must be sent from a MIDI keyboard or sequencer or similar device to the RFX-2000. 1: Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector on the RFX-2000. The MIDI channel setting at the RFX-2000 must match the MIDI send channel setting at the external device.

2. Send a program change message from the

external MIDI device to the RFX-2000. In the factory default condition, the RFX-2000 patch numbers correspond to the following program change numbers. uonounJ [0HU09 IGIN eur Buisn @] to call up patch number 1 of the RFX-2000 when the tone à RFX-2000 Program patch number | change number + When the patch is switched at the RFX-2000, a corresponding program change message appears at the MIDI OUT connector. Sometimes it may be desirable to assign specific program change numbers to the patch numbers of the RFX-2000. (For example ciated with program change 100 of a synthesizer is selected.) In such a case, you can use the so-called learn table in the memory of the RFX-2000 to change the program change number assigned to the patch number. 1-10 play mode, select the patch to which you want 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. Shown . É D ni alternately MIDI key Press tWice,

2. Send a program change message from the

MIDI device connected to the MIDI IN connector of the RFX-2000.

The display indication "--" changes to the received program change number. This program change number is OUOUOU now assigned to the currently selected patch. 10 ZOOM RFX-2000

3. When wishing to assign a separate program

change number to this patch, repeat step 2. It is also possible to assign multiple program change numbers to the same patch number.

4. When the setting is complete, press the

CANCEL key to return to the play mode. ÿ CANCEL key ary, repeat steps 1 - 4 for other patch numbers and program change numbers. If nece: + The program change numbers 100 - 127 are shown on the display as "0.0" - "2.7". + The changed learn table information is retained also when the unit is turned off. (For information on how to return the learn table to the factory default setting, see page 13.)

The effect parameters of the RFX-2000 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.

1. Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the

external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector on the RFX-2000. The MIDI channel setting at the RFX-2000 must match the MIDI send channel setting at the external device. (For information on setting the MIDI channel, see page 10.)

BYPASS 80,91 ei 2 = ps El 80 0 = bypass off / 127 = bypass on TAP 64 64-127 Output 127 followed immediately by 0 + 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. Operation functions of the front-panel controls of the RFX-2000 can be stored as control change messages on a MIDI sequencer for later playback. This is convenient for example to play a sound source module on the sequencer and simultaneously adjust the RFX-2000 in real time. 1: Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector on the RFX-2000, and connect the MIDI OUT connector on the RFX-2000 to the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI device. The MIDI channel setting at the RFX-2000 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-2000. The control knob operation is recorded as control change information on the MIDI sequencer track. 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. 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. 1: Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector on the RFX-2000. + When wishing to perform tempo input with the TAP key, set MIDI clock receive = OFF.

2. Select a patch at the RFX-2000 for which tap

input can be used. « For information on which parameters allow tap input, please refer to pages 14 - 23.)

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. press S Shoun TE #times£) E altemately |S ME <— |5 MID key

4. Use the VALUE UP/DOWN keys to set the

setting to "on". Tap input via the MIDI clock is now possible. This setting applies to all patches. 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. ZOOM RFX-2000 uoroun [01U09 IGIN our Buisn Q

uonounJ [0HU09 IGIN eur Buisn @] + When the patch was stored and the same patch is then called up again, it suffices to supply the MIDI clock to automatically adjust delay time or rate according to the clock tempo.

6. Supply the MIDI clock from the external MIDI

device. The delay time or rate is set according to the tempo of the supplied MIDI clock and the tap beat parameter set for the respective patch see below). + If a parameter was set by MIDI clock tap input and is then changed by moving the control knob for that parameter, the control knob setting will override the MIDI clock tap input. + The RFX-2000 counts 24 MIDI clock pulses as one interval, using 1-ms units. The maximum interval that can be measured is 2 seconds. If desired, store the patch. The parameter changed by MIDI clock tap input will revert to the original setting when the patch is switched. If wishing to retain the change, you should therefore store the patch. The tap beat is a parameter that determines the length of the reference beat used for setting the delay time or rate when using the tap input feature. For example, if the tap beat is set to "4" (quarter note), the length of one beat of the MIDI clock (24 clock signals) or the interval in which the TAP key is hit will be taken as the delay time or rate. When the tap beat setting is "8" (eighth note), the setting will be one half.

1. In play mode, select a patch for which tap oF Forthis patch, MIDI clock input is not used. The interval in which

: : : the TAP key is hit is taken directly as delay time or rate input is possible. parameter. + The tap beat setting is made individually for each patch. 32 Thirty-second note 4 Quarter note 16 Sixteenth note 4. Dotted quarter note

2. Press the MIDI key five times. 18 Eighth triplet note 2 Half note

Due ma . 16. Dotted sixtcenth note 01 Whole note The indication "bt" and the number showing the tap beat g Eighth note 02 Two whole notes note length setting are shown alternately on the display. 4 Quarter triplet note 04 Four whole notes 8 Dottedeighth note Press mn [= Shoun [= 4. Press the CANCEL key. 5times S LL |faiternatey |= . —|5z b CLl— a u The RFX-2000 returns to the play mode. When wishing Di key [= E to store the tap beat setting for the patch, perform the store operation. NOTE: The tap beat setting will take effect the next time tap input is performed or the tempo is set by MIDI clock input.

3. Use the VALUE UP/DOWN keys to set the note

length. The patch information and learn table information stored internally in the RFX-2000 can be output via the MIDI link. This can be used for example to exchange settings between two RFX-2000 units, or to store the data on a MIDI sequencer. The data can then be reloaded into the RFX-2000 whenever required.

1. When using two RFX-2000 units, connect the

MIDI OUT connector on the first RFX-2000 to the MIDI IN connector of the second RFX- 2000, and connect the MIDI OUT connector on the second RFX-2000 to the MIDI IN connector on the first RFX-2000. The MIDI channel must be set to a matching setting. MIDI IN

RFX-2000 Connection example for two RFX-2000 units When using a MIDI sequencer or other MIDI device, connect the MIDI OUT connector on the RFX-2000 to ZOOM RFX-2000

the MIDI IN connector of the MIDI sequencer. Press the MIDI key of the sending RFX-2000 three times. The indication "dt" and the indication "AL" are shown alternately on the display. Use the VALUE UP/DOWN keys to select the type of data to be sent. °AL AI patch data in memory and learn table + Current patch number Current patch data only (if editing, data currently being edited) To execute the data transfer, press the STORE key. The sending RFX-2000 starts to transmit the data. (The data are received automatically by the receiving RFX- 2000. No special steps are necessary.) During the transfer, the indication "dt" flashes on the display of the

sending RFX- 2000 and the indication "dr" on the display of the receiving RFX-2000. When the transfer is completed, the units automatically revert to play mode. + When "AL" was selected for sending AI patch data and learn table data in the memory of the receiving RFX-2000 are overwritten. + When "current patch number" was selected for sending The currently edited patch data are overwritten. Perform store as necessary. To record data on an external MIDI sequencer or other MIDI device, set the device to the recording mode and press the STORE key. When the transfer is complete, stop recording at the external MIDI device and perform any necessary steps for storing the data on the device. + When wishing to abort the data send process, press the CANCEL key instead of the STORE key in step 4. Note: The RFX-2000 sends several system exclusive data in succession. |f a MIDI data recorder is used which stops recording after receiving one set of system exclusive data, the data of the RFX-2000 may not be stored correctly. This section describes how to load patch data and learn table data stored on an external MIDI device back into the RFX-2000. 1: Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device (sequencer etc.) to the MIDI IN connector on the RFX-2000.

2. Perform playback at the external MIDI device.

+ When "AL" was selected for sending AI patch data and learn table data in the memory of the receiving RFX-2000 are overwritten. The indication "dr" flashes on the display while data are being received. + When "current patch number" was selected for sending The currently edited patch data are overwritten. Perform store as necessary. + When sending data to or loading data from an external MIDI device, the RFX-2000 and the device must be set to the same MIDI channel. Otherwise data will be disregarded by the RFX-2000 also if playback is performed on the external MIDI device. Playback at the external MIDI device must be performed at the same tempo as recording. If the tempo is faster, the RFX-2000 may not receive the data properly. S. After data have been loaded into the RFX- 2000, stop playback at the external MIDI device. urning the RFX-2000 to the Facto fault Settings You can return the entire RFX-2000 or indi dual patches to the factory default condition.(Recall) TI s useful if an original patch was overwritten by mistake or when wishing to return the entire unit to the original state. Note: When the recall function is carried out, data stored in memory by the user will be lost. Make sure that these data are no longer needed before carrying out this function.

1. Turmonthe power to the RFX-2000 while

keeping the STORE key depressed. The indication "FA" is shown while the STORE key is held down.

recall contents. °AL Return all patch data and the learn table to the factory default condition. + 01 - 99, 00 Only the selected patch data are returned to the factory default condition. ° PC Only the learn table is initialized (returned to the factory default condition).

3. To carry out the recall operation, press the

STORE key once more. + When AL or PC was selected in step 2 Recall is carried out and the unit reverts to the play mode. + When a specific patch number was selected in step 2 The unit stays in the recall mode, and recall is carried out subsequently for any specified patch numbers. To stop the recall operation, press the CANCEL key. ZOOM RFX-2000 sBurmes ynejeq A10}9E1 eu} 0} 0002-X AU eu1 SuluiMeH/uoroUnJ |0AUOY IGIN eu} Buisn Q

RFX-2000 Effec This section lists all the effects and parameters available in the RFX-2000. For effects from the EXTRA bank (which can be called up only from a computer), only the parameters that can be adjusted with the front-panel controls of the RFX-2000 are described.

Effects suitable for a send/return connection (p. 4) are marked with this symbol. eue Effects for which tap input (p. 9) can be used are marked with this symbol. The parameter that can be set by tap input is marked with a "TAP" indication besides the name. BYPASS BYPASS indicates the operation of the unit in bypass mode (p. 6). This can be either WET MUTE (effect sound only is muted) or DRY THRU (original sound is passed through unprocessed). This bank contains only reverb effects. The parameters REV CHARACTER, REV TIME, REV EQ LOW, and REV EQ HIGH adjusted with the respective controls are common to all of these effects. For each effect, there are 11 character settings selected with the REV CHARACTER control, producing a different tone and style. These effects simulate the reverb in various types of medium to large size buildings. These effects simulate the reverb in various types of interior spaces, ranging from small rooms to large clubs. These effects simulate the so-called "plate reverb" sound (as produced by a pickup mounted to a large, free-hanging iron plate). 3 PLATE Reverb effects best suited for vocals and narration. 4 VOCAL 5 AMBIENCE These effects lend a natural sounding ambience to the sound source which is suitable ÿ not only for single instruments but also for stereo music sources. OR ATTCINR (PERCUSSION) These reverb effects are most suitable for drums and percussion. va PANTIN These effects are best for ensemble sections such as strings or brass. SIA 8 POWER These effects add a feeling of power and energy to sound sources. SR Control knob | REV CHARACTER REV TIME REV EQ LOW REV EQ HIGH TA ! BYPASS Parameter Character Reverb Time EQ Low EQ High ! Description | Selects the reverb Adjusts the reverb Adjusts EQ Low Adjusts EQ High ! character (see table). time. boost/cut. boost/cut. ; WET _—. + ! MUTE Setting range 1-11 1-30 -12-+12 -12-+12 ! H Reverb Character Table 1 Large Hal Bright Hall .

Recital Hall Municipal

5 Wood Hall 6 Cathedral 7 Medconcert . 8 Strings Hall … 9 Castle Hall ….…. 10 Small Hall 11 Gymnasium . Simulates a large concert hall. Simulates a medium-size hall with strong, bright reverb. Simulates a small hall. Simulates a fairly large municipal style hall. Simulates a medium-size hall with predominantly wooden interior. Simulates a large cathedral. Simulates a medium-size concert hall. Simulates a concert hall designed for classical music. Simulates a medieval castle. Simulates a small hall with warm sound character. Simulates a gymnasium. 14 ZOOM RFX-2000 Tile Chamber . 2 Warm Room .… 3 Big Wooden 4 Meeting Room .….. 5 Large Club .…..... 6 GtrSpace . 7 Strings Room 8 Small Chamber … 9 Glass Room .… 10 Rehearsal Space. 11 Garage -……..… Simulates the acoustics of a tiled room. Simulates the acoustics of a room with warm sound character. Simulates the acoustics of a fairly large room made of wood. Simulates the acoustics of a conference room. Simulates the acoustics of a large club with strong reverb. Reverb with a pronounced midrange. Reverb emphasizing the low range and midrange. Reverb which makes the spoken voice Stand out clearly. Reverb with lean low end. Simulates a rehearsal room with strong reverb. Simulates the reverb character of a garage.

1 Large Plate 2 Bright Plate 3 Dark Plate 4 Clear Plate 5 Short Plate . 6 Slap Plate 7 Lo-Pass Plate …. 8 Hi-Pass Plate …… 9 Rich Plate 10 Endless Plate …… 11 Tunnel .…….. 1 Female Rock 2 Male Ballad 3 Chorus … 4 Female Folk... 5 Hi Male Rock .……… 6 Narration … 7 Chanting 8 Slapback . 9 Enhancer 10 LushVerb . 11 EchoVerb … 1 Rock Mix … 2 Jazz Band 3 Reggae Mix 4 Keyboard .…. 5 HipHop … 6 Film Score … 7 Electronic Mix - 8 New Age .…. 9 Strings Quartet … 10 Choral Mix 11 Percussion Mix … Simulates the reverb produced by a large plate. Bright plate reverb suitable for percussion. Plate reverb with a feeling of depth. Transparent plate reverb suitable for vocals. Plate reverb with short reverb time. Reverb with a long pre-delay. Plate reverb acting on the low frequencies. Plate reverb acting on the high frequencies Dense, rich-sounding plate reverb. Smooth plate reverb with long duration. Simulates the reverb as heard in a tunnel. Reverb suitable for female rock singers. Reverb suitable for ballads sung by male vocalists. Reverb suitable for chorus music. Natural sounding reverb great for female vocals. Reverb suitable for fairly high-pitched male vocals. Reverb suitable for emphasizing narration. Reverb s Emphasizes vocals without changing other characteristics. Reverb with emphasized high end. itable for chanting. Wide simulated space suitable for vocals. Reverb with long pre-delay. Reverb for rock type music sources. Reverb for jazz band type music sources. Reverb with a strong wet feeling, for reggae and related genres. Great ambience for keyboard playing. Ambience for rap and hip hop type music. Ambience for film music. Spatial effect suitable for synthesizer. Ambience suitable for MIDI sound sources. Warm, midrange centered ambience for strings. Rich ambience for chorus and vocal ensembles. Ambience suitable for perci ensembles. sion

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10 Vocal/1. 11 Vocal/2. Kick/1 … Kick/2 … Snare/1 Snare/2 Toms/1 Toms/2............… Hand Perc DistGtr/1........... DistGtr/2..…....... Reverb suitable for rock drum. Light ambience for perc Reverb for jazz drums. Slightly deep effect for tom-toms. Creates optimum ambience for shakers and similar percussion instruments. Midrange-centered effect for reggae drums. Allows adding reverb to snares or cymbals without affecting the low range. Mallet type percussion can be enhanced with this effect. Reverb with short pre-delay, emphasizing the low frequencies. Reverb suitable for Afro type drums. High range effect suitable for bells. sion. Reverb suitable for strings. Reverb suitable for brass ensembles. Warm, extended reverb great for piano solos. Reverb suitable for woodwinds. Reverb suitable for synthesizer. Reverb suitable for solo strings. Light reverb for highlighting organ sound. Wide reverb for chorus groups. Subdued reverb great for wind instrument solos. Reverb for adding a spacious feeling to organ music. Great reverb sound for synthesizer. Stress s the body impact of bass drums. Increases the perceived size of the bass drum image. s the body sound of snare drums. Adds a bright reverb sound to snare drums. Suitable for low toms and floor-standing ton Emphasizes the midrange sound of tom- toms. Suitable for hand percussion. Suitable for distortion guitar sound with strong box character. Suitable for distortion guitar sound with bright character. Increases the power impact of vocals. Suitable for ballad type vocals. Stre: ZOOM RFX-2000 S198}1 0002-X14 @

Contains single delay effects and combined effects that allow use of delay and another effect. The combined effects marked with a "+" are made up of two effects connected in series. The combined effects marked with a "/" use two effects in parallel in the left and right channel. 1 STDLY (STEREO DELAY) Stereo delay with a delay time of max. 1486 ms. treble attenuation in the high range. in 100-ms units. in 1-ms units. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter High Damp Time[x 100] [TAP]| Timefx 1] [TAP] Feedback ! Description | Adjusts the amount of | Adjusts the delay time | Adjusts the delay time |Adjusts the amount of feedback. Negative values result in cross- feedback. Setting range 1-11 0-14 0-99 -15-15 PA RUN ER (MONO DELAY) Monaural delay with a delay time of max. 2972 ms. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP i BYPASS Parameter High Damp Time[x 100] [TAP]| Timefx 1] [TAP] Feedback ! Description | Adjusts the amount of |Adjusts the delay time |Adjusts the delay time | Adjusts the amount of i ! treble attenuation in the | in 100-ms units in 1-ms units. feedback. ï WET ! MUTE Setting range -11 0-29 0-30 KA Z\'EUA A (AUTO PANNING DELAY ) Monaural delay with auto-panning. Y Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter Depth Rate [TAP] Time[x 10] Feedback ! Description | Adjusts the panning Adjusts the panning Adjusts the delay time | Adjusts the amount of ! depth. cycle. in 10-ms units (max. feedback. ! WET ne 1 MUTE Setting range | 1-11 ! (RHYTHMIC DELAY) This is a mono delay for which the delay time can be set in BPM EAU NAT and notes. If MIDI clock receive is set to "on", this effect always receives the MIDI clock. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TaP BYPASS Parameter Beat BPMIx 10] [TAP] | BPMIx 1] [TAP] Feedback ! Description | Selects the note Adjusts the BPM value | Adjusts the BPM value |Adjusts the amount of ! corresponding to the in 10-beat steps in 1-beat steps. feedback. 1 WET delay time (see below). | (setting range: 41 - ! MUTE Setting range -11 _ ! Beat 1: Thirty-second note _ 2:Sixteenth triple note 3:Sixteenth note 4:Eighth triplet note 5: Dotted sixteenth note 6: Eighth note 7: Quarter triplet note 8: Dotted eighth note 9:Quarter note 10:Dotted quarter note 11:Half note ROMA This is anin-series combination of chorus and delay. Setting range (75:743ms). Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TaP i BYPASS Parameter Chorus Mix Chorus Depth Delay Timefx 10] Delay Feedback ! Description | Adjusts the chorus mix |Adjusts the chorus Adjusts the delay time | Adjusts the amount of ' ratio. modulation depth. in 10-ms units delay feedback. 1 WET (75:743ms). ! MUTE Setting range 1-11 1-30 _ 1-75 0-30 ! CRETE This is an in-series combination of delay and flanger. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TaP ! BYPASS Parameter | Flanger Feedback | Flanger Rate [TAP]| Delay Timefx 10] Delay Feedback H Description | Adjusts the amount of | Adjusts the flanger Adjusts the delay time |Adjusts the amountof |: ! flanger feedback. fluctuation cycle. in 10-ms units delay feedback. p : WET @N} mure 16 ZOOM RFX-2000

PAIN AAA This is an in-series combination of delay and reverb. 1-11 Setting range 1-30 1-75 Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP i BYPASS Parameter Reverb Mix Reverb Time Delay Timef[x 10] Delay Feedback | Description | Adjusts the reverb mix | Adjusts the reverb Adjusts the delay time | Adjusts the amount of f ratio. duration. in 10-ms units delay feedback. ! WET (75:743ms). ! MUTE This is a parall effect and the el combination of del right channel the rev. erb effect. lay and reverb. The left channel carries the delay

Setting range Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP BYPASS Parameter Reverb Mix Reverb Time Delay Timef[x 10] Delay Feedback ! Description | Adjusts the reverb mix | Adjusts the reverb Adjusts the delay time | Adjusts the amount of ! ratio. duration. in 10-ms units delay feedback. ï WET (75:743ms). ! MUTE Contains single modulation effects and combined effects that allow simultaneous use of two effects. The combined effects marked with a "+" are made up of two effect parallel in the left and right channel. connected in series. The combined effects marked with a "/" use two effects in 1 PITC Stereo pitch shifter which adds a pitch-shifted component to the original sound.

Setting range Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter Tone Pitch Fine Shift ! Description | Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the pitch shift | Performs fine Adijusts the direction of ! amount in semitones. | adjustment of pitch. pitch shift (up or down). ! WET : MUTE PAG CU TR A stereo chorus with three voices per channel. the effect. cycle. time. | Control knob | EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter Tone Depth Rate Pre Delay ! Description | Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the depth of Adjusts the modulation |Adjusts the predelay Setting range 1-30 1-50 1-30 [3 HLANGER | Stereo flanger with a wide range. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 Parameter Feedback Depth Rate [TAP] Manual Description | Adjusts the amount of | Adjusts the depth of Adjusts the modulation |Adjusts the filter effect feedback. the effect. cycle. bandwidth. Setting range 0-30 1-50 1-30 4 PHASER Phaser with pronounced fluctuation. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP BYPASS Parameter Stage Depth Rate [TAP] Feedback ! Description | Selects the number of | Adjusts the depth of Adjusts the modulation |Adjusts the amount of ! phaser stages andthe |the effect. cycle. feedback. ' phase. ! WET 1-5: 4,6, 8, 10 (normal @N)! MUTE phase) 6-11: 4,6, 8, 10, ! 12, 16 (opposite phase) ï Setting range ! ZOOM RFX-2000 S198}1 0002-X14 @

RL ZNR Effect ranging from tremolo to auto-panpot. Control knob EDIT 1 E

] EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS

Parameter Width Depth Rate [TAP] Clip Description | Turning the control Adjusts the auto- Adjusts the modulation |Adjusts the LFO counterclockwise gives | panning depth. cycle. waveform clip pattern | WET tremolo. Turning it that controls the CON) 1 MUTE clockwise gives auto- modulation. ' panning with a wider ! spread. ! Setting range ! CROIUTUA This is an in-series combination of chorus and reverb. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TaP ! BYPASS Parameter Reverb Mix Reverb Time Chorus Depth Chorus Mix } Description Setting range 7 FLG+REV Parameters are the same as for "8 FLG/REV". Adijusts the reverb mix ratio. Adijusts the reverb duration. Adijusts the chorus depth. Adjusts the chorus mix ratio. | WET | MUTE This is an in-series combination of flanger and reverb.

Setting range 8 FLG/REV This is a parallel combination of flanger and reverb. The left channel caries the flanger effect and the right channel the reverb effect. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter Reverb Mix Reverb Time Flanger Rate [TAP]| Flanger Feedback ! Description | Adjusts the reverb mix | Adjusts the reverb Adjusts the flanger Adjusts the flanger ! ratio. duration. fluctuation cycle. feedback. ï WET CN); MuTE This bank contains special effects such as a Vocoder and ring modulator. 1 VOCODER This effect lets you use a mike connected to the MIC IN jack to control the signal from a synthesizer supplied to the INPUT L jack. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter Band/Attack Chorus Mix Distortion Sens | Description | Adjusts the number of | Adjusts the chorus mix | Adjusts the distortion. | Adjusts the Vocoder ! Vocoder bands and the | ratio. sensitivity. ! response speed. ! WET 1-5: 18 bands, 6 - 11: ! MUTE 10 bands (lower values ! mean faster response) ! Setting range 1-11 0-10 0-10 1-30 ! This is a ring modulator with short delay. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP i BYPASS Parameter Delay Mode Frequency EQ Low EQ High ! Description | Switches the delay Adjusts the modulation | Adjusts the EQ Low Adjusts the EQ High ! WET effect. frequency. cut/boost amount. cut/boost amount. ! MUTE Setting range ERLLTALUA This effect varies the delay time according to the intensity of the input signal. Setting range Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter Depth Sensitivity Feedback Feedback Polarity ! Description | Adjusts the delay time | Adjusts the delay time | Adjusts the amount of | Adjusts the feedback ! change range. change sensitivity. feedback. polarity. -1: reverse ï VOTE 18 ZOOM RFX-2000

ERIIENUN AR This is an effect with a pitch shifter integrated in the feedback loop. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP i BYPASS Parameter Feedback Delay TIMEÏx 10] Pitch Pitch Goal ! Description | Adjusts the amount of | Adjusts the delay time |Adjusts the pitch shift | Adjusts the pitch shift feedback. in 10-ms units value. At the maximum |amount in semitones. (75:743ms). setting (30), the shift NUTE

amount is equal to the Pitch Goal setting. Simulates a rotary speaker where the speaker is turned by mechai nical means. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 Parameter Drive Speed 1 Speed 2 [TAP] Speed Select Description | Adjusts the distortion. | Adjusts the speed 1. Adjusts the speed 2. Switches between Setting range speed 1 (S1) and speed

1-50 1-50 (DIMENSION REVERB) These effects control the spatial expansiv eness of the sound. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 Parameter Character Reverb Time EQ Low EQ High Description | Adjusts the character. | Adjusts the reverb Adjusts the EQ Low Adjusts the EQ High Setting range (See table)

duration. cut/boost amount. -12-12 cut/boost amount. -12-12 BDIMENSION character table

Emphasizes the stereo spread of music Changes the sound localization from Changes the sound localization from left Super Wide sources. StereoMono .……. stereo Lo mono. LeftRight to right. RightLeft to left. Big Delay wide space. + Effect with long pre-delay for creating a 6 MonoStereo 7 StereoMids ….…… 8 Huge Bass . 9 Ping-Pong - Changes the sound localization from right 10 Bass/Treble .……… 11 Millennium mono to stereo. midrange. left and right. Changes the sound localization from Adds a wide, expansive feeling to the + Creates an expansive low end. + Reverb bouncing back and forth between Adds reverb to the low and high range. Creates a vast reverb space. PAC NAT A'A (GATE REVERB) Special effect where the reverb is briskly cut by a gate. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter Threshold Reverb Time EQ Low EQ High ! Description | Adjusts the gate Adjusts the reverb Adjusts the EQ Low Adjusts the EQ High ! sensitivity. duration. cut/boost amount. cut/boost amount. ! WET DR ! MUTE Setting range 11 1-30 -12-12 -12-12 ï (REVERSE REVERB) This achieves a simi ilar effect as a tape run in reverse. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 AP BYPASS Parameter Threshold Reverb Time EQ Low EQ High ! Description | Adjusts the sensitivity | Adjusts the reverb Adjusts the EQ Low Adjusts the EQ High 1! of the effect, that is the | duration. cut/boost amount. cut/boost amount. ! level from which the ï WET reverb is applied. ! MUTE Setting range ! ZOOM RFX-2000 S198}1 0002-X14 @

This bank contains mainly effects for processing stereo sources in various ways. Lo-Fi purposely degrades sound quality for special effect. The ISOLATOR separates the signal into three bands whose level can be adjusted separately. The bank is useful for example for 2-track mixing or DJ work. LT Lo-Fi EX | This is a special effect that can be used to purposely degrade sound quality. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter Character Color Distortion Tone ! Description | Gradually changes the | Adjusts the color. Adijusts the distortion. |Adjusts the tone. ! WET filter character. ' ! MUTE Setting range j PROMIS This effect divides the signal into three bands, with control of the mix ratio. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP i BYPASS Parameter| Character Low Mix Mid Mix High Mix Description | Adjusts the crossover | Adjusts the low-range | Adjusts the midrange Adjusts the high-range ! WET frequency. mix ratio. mix ratio. mix ratio. ! MUTE Setting range =11 0-99 0-99 ! sow LE (COMB FILTER) This effect processes the input source sound with a comb filter. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter Response Range Frequency Feedback ! Description | Adjusts the response | Adjusts the Frequency | Adjusts the comb filter |Adjusts the amount of ! speed for changing the | parameter adjustment | frequency. feedback. ! WET Frequency parameter. |range. ! MUTE Setting range 1-11 1-40 1-30 0-30 ! 4 STEP C This is effect uses filters to lend a distinct, stair-like character to the sound. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter| Wave Balance Depth Step Rate [TAP] Resonance ! Description | Smaller values result in | Adjusts the depth of Adjusts the stair Adjusts the effect ñ ! a stronger CRY effect, |the effect. frequency. strength. ï WET and higher values in a ! MUTE stronger STEP effect. ! Setting range =11 = 50 | 5 some QE This is a filter effect with a resonance component. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TaP i BYPASS Parameter Resonance Sensitivity LFO Rate [TAP] LFO Depth | Description | Adjusts the resonance. | Adjusts the filter Adjusts the LFO cycle. |Adjusts the LFO ! sensitivity in relation to change range. ! WET the input signal. MUTE Setting range ! (LOW PASS FILTER) This is a filter which lets only low-frequency signal components through. "6 LPF", “8 HPF" use the same parameters (BAND PASS FILTER) This is a filter which lets only mid-frequency signal components through. "6 LPF", "7 BPF", "8 HPF" use the same parameters {HIGH PASS FILTER ) This is a filter which lets only high-frequency signal components through. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 AP ! BYPASS Parameter Resonance Frequency LFO Rate [TAP] LFO Depth ! Description | Adjusts the resonance |Adjusts the cutoff Adijusts the LFO cycle. |Adjusts the LFO ! WET frequency. change range. ï MUTE Setting range 20 ZOOM RFX-2000

The effects in this bank serve to tailor the overall mood of a song when performing mixdown (mixing multiple tracks onto two final stereo tracks) or mastering (fine-tuning the sound and level of a final 2-track mix). For optimum results, the effects in this bank should be used with the MIX control set to 99, so that only the effect sound (WET) is output. ['FNAL | (FINAL MASTER) This is an in-series combination of a 4-band equalizer and 3-band compressor. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP ! BYPASS Parameter Character Low MIX Mid MIX High MIX ! Description | Selects the Adjusts the low-range | Adjusts the mid-range | Adjusts the high-range ! compression and EQ level to -<infinite> or level to -<infinite> or level to -<infinite> or ï DRY character. -24.5to 0 dB(in0.5- |-24.5 to O dB (in 0.5-dB |-24.5 to O dB (in 0.5-dB ! THRU dB steps) 50: 0 dB steps) 50: 0 dB steps) 5! | Setting range |" TS 0-50 0-50 0-50 ! [2 POWER | (POWER BOOST) Mixdown effect which emphasizes the bass and gives the sound a powerful punch. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter | Reverb Character Reverb Time Reverb Mix Intensity ! Description | Selects various reverb | Adjusts the reverb Adijusts the reverb mix | Adjusts the bass ! character settings with | duration. ratio. emphasis. ! DRY different reverb times. ! THRU Setting range CS 1-30 0-99 0-15 ! [3 WDE | (WIDE IMAGE) Mixdown effect which stresses the left/right stereo spread. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter | Reverb Character Reverb Time Reverb Mix intensity ! Description | Selects various reverb | Adjusts the reverb Adjusts the reverb mix |Adjusts the left/right ! character settings with |duration. ratio. spread. ï DRY different reverb times. ! THRU Setting range 1 1-30 0-99 0-15 ! 4 BOOST (BOOST EQ) Mixdown effect which gives the sound a tight low end and snappy high end. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter| Reverb Character Reverb Time Reverb Mix Intensity ! Description | Selects various reverb | Adjusts the reverb Adjusts the reverb mix |Adjusts the low- ! character settings with |duration. ratio. range/high-range ! DRY different reverb times. volume. ! ! THRU Setting range 1-11 1-30 0-99 0-15 j [5 vol | (VOCAL PRESENCE) This mixdown effect brings out suppleness and warmth in vocals. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP ! BYPASS Parameter | Reverb Character Reverb Time Reverb Mix Intensity | Description | Selects various reverb | Adjusts the reverb Adjusts the reverb mix |Adjusts the band for ! character settings with | duration. ratio. enhancing clarity and ' DRY different reverb times. stressing the richness ! THRU of vocals. ! Setting range 1-11 1-30 0-99 0-15 | This effect serves for keeping signal levels within a certain range. The compressor raises the level of signals below a certain threshold and reduces the level of strong signals. The limiter only reduces the level of strong signals. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP i BYPASS Parameter Character Threshold EQ Low EQ High | Description | Selects the effect type |Adjusts the sensitivity | Adjusts EQ Low Adjusts EQ High 1 and adjusts the release | for the compressor/ boost/cut. boost/cut. ! time. limiter action. ; DRY 1-6: Compressor 1 THRU 7-11: Limiter (higher ! values result in longer ! release time) ! Setting range 1-16 “127412 “12-412 ! ZOOM RFX-2000 S198}1 0002-X14 @

(MIC SIMULATOR ) Simulates the characteristics of a high-quality condenser microphone while using an economical dynamic microphone. Setting range 1-6: For vocals 7-11: For instruments (larger values result in Stronger enhancement) -12-+12 Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TaP i BYPASS Parameter Character Threshold EQ Low EQ High ! Description | Selects the microphone | Adjusts the limiter Adjusts EQ Low Adjusts EQ High character and the threshold. boost/cut. boost/cut. degree of DRY enhancement. THRU -12-+12 electric guitar. (CABINET SIMULATOR) Adds the sound character of an amplifier speaker cabinet to the sound of an Setting range 7-11: STACK (higher values result in stronger cabinet sound) Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter Character Presence EQ Low EQ High ! Description | Selects the amplifier Adjusts the ultra-high | Adjusts EQ Low Adjusts EQ High character and the range. boost/cut. boost/cut. degree of cabinet DRY sound.

contai The effects in the EXTRA bank cannot be called up in the same way as the other effects. To select an effect from the EXTRA bank, you must initially use a computer running the supplied software. When an effect has been selected, storing the patch ing that effect in memory will allow you to later call it up also without using the software. The effects from the EXTRA bank have many parameters, but in this manual, only the parameters that can be adjusted with the front-panel controls of the RFX-2000 are described. Using the supplied software, all parameters can be adjusted. When checking the effect number while an effect from the EXTRA bank is selected. preceding "E", such as "El, "E2, etc. , the effect number is shown with a When using effects for which the bypass mode is DRY THRU, the MIX control should be set to 99, so that only the effect sound (WET) is output. This will produce optimum results. nl (31 BAND GRAPHIC EQ) This effect is a combination of a 31-band graphic equalizer and a 3-band C' overall equalizer. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter| Input Attenuate Total EQ Mid Total EQ Low Total EQ High | Description | Adjusts attenuation Provides midrange Provides low-range Provides high-range ! before the signal passes | compensation in 1-dB | compensation in 1-dB |compensation in 1-dB ! DRY through the equalizer. steps. steps. steps. ! THRU 1 (10 dB) to 11 (0 dB) ! Setting range i (5 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ ) This is a 5-band parametric equalizer. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP | BYPASS Parameter | _ Input Attenuate EQ Mid EQ Low EQ High ! Description | Adjusts attenuation before | Provides midrange Provides low-range Provides high-range ! the signal passes through | compensation in 1-dB |compensation in 1-dB |compensation in 1-dB DRY the equalizer. steps. steps. steps. ! THRU 1 (10 dB) to 11 (0 dB) ! Setting range | 1-11 “12-412 “12-+12 “127 +12 ! 22 ZOOM RFX-2000

(20 TAP DELAY ) This is a 20-tap delay. The parameters for "20 TAP DELAY" are the same as "10 TAP DELAY" below. (10 TAP DELAY) This is a 10-tap delay. Setting range

1-11 0-14 0-99 Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP BYPASS Parameter Tone Feedback Time [x 100] FeedbackTime[x 1] Feedback ! Description | Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the feedback | Adjusts the feedback | Adjusts the feedback ! delay time in 100-ms | delay time in 1-ms amount. ! units (setting range 1- | units. ! WET 1486 ms) ‘ MUTE {MULTI EFX) This is a multi-effect which allows simultaneous use of chorus or flanger, method for the three modules. For details, please refer to the documentation of the supplied software. flanger mix ratio. ratio. C3 delay, and reverb. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 Parameter Connection Modulation Mix Delay Mix Reverb Mix Description | Selects the connection | Adjusts the chorus or | Adjusts the delay mix | Adjusts the reverb mix ratio. before the signal passes through the equalizer. 1 (10 dB) to 11 (0 dB) compensation in 1-dB steps. compensation in 1-dB steps. Setting range 11 0-99 0-99 0-99 EG (EARLY REFLECTION) This effect creates early reflections. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 Parameter | Input Attenuate EQ Mid EQ Low EQ High Description | Adjusts attenuation Provides midrange Provides low-range Provides high-range compensation in 1-dB steps. Setting range 1-11 “127 +12 “12 - +12 12-412 (CUSTOM REVERB ) This is a reverb effect that allows the user to make detailed settings at the computer. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP i BYPASS Parameter High Ratio Reverb Time EQ Low EQ High ! Description | Adjusts the high-range |Adjusts the reverb Provides low-range Provides high-range ! attenuation. duration. compensation in 1-dB |compensation in 1-dB ! WET steps. steps. ! 2 ! MUTE Setting range 1-11 1-30 -12-+12 -12-+12 ! Ca (CUSTOM FINAL MASTER) This is an in-series combination of a 4-band equalizer and 3-band eo compressor. Control knob EDIT 1 EDIT 2 EDIT 3 EDIT 4 TAP BYPASS Parameter | Input Attenuate Low Mix Mid Mix High Mix ! Description | Adjusts attenuation Adjusts the low-range | Adjusts the mid-range | Adjusts the high-range ! before the signal level to -c or -24.5 to 0 | level to - or -24.5 to O | level to -c or -24.5 to O ! DRY passes through the dB (in 0.5-dB steps) dB (in 0.5-dB steps) dB (in 0.5-dB steps) | equalizer. 50: 0 dB 50: 0 dB 50: 0 dB | THRU ZOOM RFX-2000 S198}1 0002-X14 @

Bunooysejqnoil / 21eMyoS pelddns O S ed Software The RFX-2000 comes with a CD-ROM that contains software for editing patches on a personal computer. (The disc contains versions for Windows 95/98 and Macintosh.) The software comprises the following functions. (1) Patch librarian Serves to manage patch information of the RFX-2000 on the computer. Information about all patches of the RFX- 2000 is sent to the computer via a MIDI link and can be stored on the hard disk as a project file. Within a project, the order of patches can be changed, and information stored as project files can be loaded back into the RFX-2000. In effect, this increases the memory capacity of the RFX-2000 to an unlimited size. (2) Visual editor Using sliders and other graphical elements appearing on the computer screen, patches contained in project files can be edited. Because the edited contents are sent immediately to the RFX-2000 via the MIDI link, the aural effect of any editing operation can be checked immediately. Edited patches can be stored on the computer and can also be sent to the RFX-2000 via the MIDI link. Troubleshootin [Check | (3) EXTRA bank Using this software gives access to effects from the EXTRA bank that cannot be selected in the same way as the other effects at the unit. These effects comprise a custom reverb with extensive control over many parameters, a 31-band equalizer, a 20-tap delay effect, etc. The additional effects further increase the application scope for the RFX-2000. By storing a patch containing an effect from the EXTRA bank in the memory of the RFX-2000, the effect can then be called up like other patches, and some major parameters of the effect can be edited with the controls of the RFX-2000. For information on software installation, please refer to the separate sheet. For information on how to use the software, please refer to the documentation included on the CD-ROM. The latest version of the software can be downloaded from the Zoom web site. URL: http://www.zoom.co.jp + Is supplied AC adapter connected correctly? Follow the instructions in "Getting Connected". + Is another kind of AC adapter connected? Use only the supplied AC adapter. + Is sound source connected correctly to INPUT jacks and are OUTPUT jacks connected correctly to playback system? Follow the instructions in "Getting Connected". connection okay? Are all shielded cables used for the Try replacing the shielded cables. No sound or very low volume

Are the connected sound source and playback system operating normally? Is the volume set to a proper position? Check all components and set the volume to a suitable position. Are INPUT and OUTPUT controls of RFX- 2000 set to a proper position? Adjust the controls as described in the section "Trying Out the Effects" panel INPUT jack? Is a microphone connected to the rear- 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. where sound is cut off? Is EDIT control knob 1 - 4 set to a position Turn EDIT control knob 1 - 4 clockwise. Input sound breaks up istorted Is input signal level too high? Adjust INPUT control so that CLIP LED does not light at signal peaks. No effect sound Is RFX-2000 set to bypass mode? Cancel the bypass mode.

Is incorrect foot switch connected? Use only ZOOM FS01.

• Design and specifications subject to change without notice. ZOOM RFX-2000

IBasic Default | 1-16 OFF |Channel Changed | 1-16 OFF

lAfter Key's | x |Touch Ch's | x © 0-99

|System | Clock | x | IReal Time | Commands | x |

[Aux | Local ON/OFF | x | | All Notes OFF| x | IMes- | Active Sense | x | |sages | Reset | x |

[Notes | 1. Transmit channel and Recognized channel is same.

• The MIDI implementation is included on the supplied CD-ROM.

Safety Precautions 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: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. |f users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. Waming 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 Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the RFX-2000. °+ Power requirements The RFX-2000 is powered by the supplied AC adapter . To prevent malfunction and safety hazards, Do not use any other kind of AC adapter. When using the RFX-2000 in an area with a different line voltage, please consult your local ZOOM distributor about acquiring a proper AC adapter. + Environment Avoid using your RFX-2000 in environments where it will be exposed to: + Extreme temperature + High humidity or moisture + Excessive dust or sand + Excessive vibration or shock ° Handling The RFX-2000 is a precision instrument. Do not exert undue pressure on the unit. Also take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure. + Connecting cables and input and output jacks You should always turn off the power to the RFX-2000 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the RFX-

+ Alterations Never open the case of the RFX-2000 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit. Usage Precautions + Electrical interference The RFX-2000 has been designed to minimize radio frequency emissions and is highly resistant to external interference. However, if placed very close to equipment such as TV sets or radio receivers, reception interference may occur. If you encounter problems, move the RFX-2000 further away from the affected equipment. Whatever the type of digital control device, the RFX-2000 included, electromagnetic damage malfunctioning, and can corrupt or destroy data. Since this is an ever-present danger, thorough care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage. can cause ° Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the RFX-2000. 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. ZOOM RFX-2000 suonnessu4 e6esn/suonneseid A8jes Q