Zoom 708II

Introducing the latest product in the Zoom tradition: The new 708II Effects pedal with Smart Media Capabilities. An awesome array of features and effects, in an amazingly compact package. 69 Different Effect Types, 9 Effects Simultaneously. The 708II offers 69 different effects, available within 7 effect modules, compatible to latest bass guitar sounds.33 types of Amp Modeling & Bass Effects. Thanks to the use of Zoom VAMS (Variable Architecture Modeling System), the drive module contains 11 "personalities" including 3 Amplifier modeling and 8 Bass oriented effects. Each personality has 3 styles: Classic, Standard and Modern. Therefore, a total of 33 types of bass sounds are available. These personalities, such as fat amp, bright amp, rock amp, compressor, limiter, 8 band EQ, isolator, enhancer, overdrive, distortion, fuzz, octaver and bass synth, can be selected or changed easily using a dedicated knob and button anytime.



120 Kinds of Practical Patches

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



3 Analog Knobs Offer Easy Editing

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



Built-in Expression Pedal

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



Designed For Live Performance

Zoom's live performance design philosophy is featured at every critical point. The 708II features a large display for patch names, numbers and banks, that is highly visible on a dark stage. Extremely portable, compact, and light-weight the 708II has a dual power supply system for batteries or AC power, a low power consumption circuit that allows for 11 hours of use on alkaline batteries, and easy-to-read auto chromatic tuner.



Drum Machine Function

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



Sampler Function

Up to 6 seconds of your favorite guitar sounds or musical phrases can be sampled through the AUX IN. Using an optional 128 MB Smart Media card, the sampling time can be expanded to 32 minutes. Using a foot pedal, sampled sounds can be played once, or looped indefinitely. Built-in data storage is 16 bit un-compressed high quality sound. You can slow down the re-play speed of a sample up to 25 percent without changing the pitch--excellent for phrase training.



Patch-Sync Function

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



Using Smart Media Cards (optional)

Using a 32 MB Smart Media card as expansion memory, you can store up to 60 files for the sampler and 5 groups of patch memory. Using a Smart Media reader/writer with a USB interface, Smart Media card can also be used as an interface between the 708II and your PC. You can back up data, as well as exchange patches and samples on the Internet.



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