Zoom GFX-707

This pedal is pretty hard to use. Changing patches, volume, etc. is pretty easy, but if you want to tweak the patches at all, it will take a while. The display can only show six or seven characters, so everything is abbreviated and it is very difficult to tell what the abbreviations mean. Getting a good sound is very hard with this pedal, but most of the patches are decent sounding. The manual is pretty helpful, but it doesn't really cover everything that this pedal is capable of.

I have used this with several different setups. When used by itself, this pedal produces almost no noise, but when used with any other effects, noise and feedback are uncontrollable. Most of the distortion patches just sound sick, but the chorus, flanger, and delay are okay. There are several patches that produce interesting sounds, but they are not really usable in most music. This unit can recreate some Radiohead-like sounds, but for most types of music, it is sub-par.

This is the most fragile pedal I have ever seen. Within 6 months of getting it, without taking it out my house more than 3 times, the output jack broke. Now the sound periodically crackles and cuts out. The only way to keep the sound constant is to hold the output cable in with duct tape. I wouldn't trust this pedal for a gig

I have not dealt with ZOOM.

This pedal is an okay pedal for beginners, but if I use it, it is definately the weakest piece of equipment in my setup, and I play a Squier Strat. You should not buy this pedal and expect it to replace everything on your pedalboard. I think that you'd be better off with a Tubescreamer all in all. Email me and tell me what you think.

Pretty easy to use, but 30 user patches are not really enough for me. I would rather they don't have preset ones that you can't change.

I use it with a Marshall 30w amp and Peavey (beginner sort of) guitar. I used to like it coz it was my first pedal but then I don't anymore because it's so noisy. I have only been playing for 2 years so don't take my word too seriously.
I think the delay is pretty good. Powerdrive sounds not too bad.The so called preamp is not good at all.
Wah wahs are crap. I don't think anyone would actually use it. The so called Pitch shifter is really really useless. Basically the pedal sucks. When you step to the top or bottom end, the sound goes totally off or goes really soft. That's the reason why I am going to get RP200.
But afterall it has a variety of sound. Before the RP series is out, this thing is pretty much value for money, but may be not anymore.....
The thing NOISY!!!!!!!!

I don't really gig but I had a few performances and it was fine. Couldn't afford a backup so I went without one.

Nothing wnet wrong.

I play rock most. Distortion is sort of good enough. If It was stolen or lost, I would go for the Rp as I have said.
I like the three parameter knobs but I hate the whammy/wah pedal.
I don't really use the jam along or the drum machine function but they are okay.
Of course it is not as sturdy as my boss distortion pedal.
I compared it with zoom505 and korg ax1g and pandora when I bought. The reasons were this thing is more vesatile compare to 505 and it looks more sturdy than korg one. (It also seems to me that more people use 707 instead of korg.)
If the pedal is not as crappy as it is, I don't think I will get rp200 but now i decided I will.

It is very easy to use. The knobs are great and turn easily and neatly. It takes a little practice to get some of the more complex editing down, but once you get the hang of it it is not hard to do.

This little thing has lots of great sounds. Certain effects are better than others, of course, but you definitley find a lot here. It isn't noisy and sounds great through headphones (which I use 90% of the time). It does have shortcomings, but I am still a newer player (about a year) and I am playing a cheap Fender Squier Strat, so I can't make much of a complaint about the sound quality being the problem of the pedal.

Although it is plastic, it is very sturdy. I only use it for practice so I can't say whether it would withstand playing at a gig, but I would certainly think so.

Haven't needed it.

This is a great multi-effects pedal for a beginner like me. It is a little frustrating that a lot of the effects can't be used together and if you want that you definitely should get something else. But it is really fun for experimenting with different sounds and for having a lot of variety. I was debating about getting this or the Digitech RP200 or the Korg AX1G and went this this because it had evertything I was looking for and was easier to use. I like the drums too. It is kind of frustrating that you can't edit the factory presets because some of them just sound stupid, but it has 30 which you can edit and that is more than enough for me. Bottom line is if you know what you want to sound like you should probably just buy the individual pedals, but if you like to experiment and want variety this is a cheap and fun way to do it.

Its not bad.
PLay with it to get 'good' sounds.
PLayability wont mark it down other stuff will.
Some of its complicated; cos its got too many features an not enough buttons.

chorus/acoust sounds good.
distortions bit weak, sounds kinda... cheap?
i always use th eamp sim on flk stk (god knows what that stands 4), to give it a lil substance.
its not noisy, quite responsive.

would i gig w/ it?
would i burn it is more likely.
This things sound cuts out all the time, wether you leave it still, use batteries or power pax or whatever.
its plastic.
the expression pedels quiiote strong, you could get maybe 2 bouncers on it witout that breaking it. the rest of it would. the pedels on mines bust up cos i tried to take it apart (there was nout else id do wiv it) and its shoody lpastic crap. basically it worked 4 about 10 months be4 it bust.

its not worth the dosh/bother geretin this junk fixed

if you are young, have just started:

DO

NOT

BUY

THIS!!!!

Wait, better amps/guitars are more important, tilll u have the sense to by other effects.
i'm getting some marshall pedals, which are so strong you could stop a tank with one.
I dont know about multi effects, but personnally i dont trust them, regardless of make/model.

i just look back in disgust + regret.

Well dun zoom, you conned me well.

what a waste of a b.day

C'est la vie!

Once I got down to organizing my list of patches, I found the editing process quite easy, ie., dial in the patch, pick the target bank/sequence and store...wha-lah! The manual was easy to understand and explains all the functions well. I did have to read the manual first to figure out how to edit, therefore it isn't entirely intuitive.

I use a '79 stratocaster(heavy ash body w/lots of sustain) through a Marshall AVT50. The ZOOM noise reduction really seems to do the job even at high volume and gain. So far all effects have been consistent. I don't necessarily strive for a match of certain artists sound, I try more to get the best sound for my style and setup. I play SRV, Hendrix, Trower, ZZ Top, The Ventures... The patches I use most for my user list are: OLDVIB(The Ventures), DRVVIB(The Ventures), CRUNCH(Great deep blues sound!), L-LEAD(this is a great distortion/chorus/echo effect with much presence), CYCLE(phazer), STDCHO(chorus), HVYCOMP(compression). Of all the effects I really like CRUNCH best. It sounds great with a strat/marshall combo. It has a deep growl that I love. My amp has a great clean channel and the two compliment each other very well. I haven't put it to use yet but there is a wild heavy vibe Jeff Beck effect called BOOTS.

As far as weak effects, I really had to tweak the OLDVIB(vibrato) patch to get a brighter tone for Ventures songs. I have to turn the treble up on the amp to help. Also, there are too many undistinguishable distortion effects.

It hasn't let me down yet. Even though it is made of plastic it is of heavier gauge and a tight unit. As far as gigging without backup, I believe that you are always at rish without a backup no matter what the equipment is. That said, I'd say you'd run a lower risk with this unit as long as it isn't mistreated. I give this a 7 because I haven't had it for a long time(4 months?).

Haven't had need for support yet.

As already stated, I play mostly blues based music and The Ventures. I have been playing for 27 years. I also have an acoustic for playing around the campfire. If it were stolen, I'd probably shop and compare again just to see what's new before buying again. I love the compact size, the effects, the rhythm generator(sounds great!), and the tuner. When you think about it, it is pretty amazing all the functions you get in this compact little unit. There is nothing I hate about it. I also tried out Digitech 300, one of the higher end ZOOM processors, and a Korg. I chose the ZOOM GFX-707 for its features, quality and price. It has definitely helped me compose and create a rhythm when a drummer isn't available.

Easy to use, but you should use the manual when operating the first time.

The sounds are great, but don't expect them to jump to you. Fiddle around and tweak the damn thing. Then you'll get what you want. I use a Peavey Bandit 112 Scorpion speaker with Fender Mexican Strat. Bridge pick up been replaced by Seymour Duncan Hot Rails.

No problems yet! But I only have it for 4 days. So, lets wait and see.

N.A.

It's a good unit for the price. I can't complain.

I'd just like to update my review on this, uh, crap. After awhile, the pedal started shutting off randomly. No, it wasn't the batteries. I finally decided to open it up and tighten some screws. This stopped the random shutting off, but the output jack problem(which someone else spoke of here), remained. The problem is especially noticeable when using headphones. The sound cuts off every now and then, and you have to kick it to get it back. This is a huge problem for me, because I can't quite afford stomp boxes. So, in other words: choose a different pedal.

Easy as pie. Tak eit out of the box and away you go. factory defaults are great as they are. the 30 user bank has soem pretty neat effects programmed in already. ive kept many of them. When it comes to creating your own effects it gets a little more tricky but after a read of the manual and a couple trial runs youll soon be able to create any sound your looking for, or near enough.

First id like to say that i only really use this for a practice pedal. why? cos its easy to carry around and saves setting up a million pedals just for a practice. It can create near enough any effect your looking for but you will have to compremise. I dont use it for live preformances cos you can only have 1 distortion and one modulation effect at a time eg. heavy overdrive with Chorus. you cant have overdrive, chorus and wah. which can limit you for a live gig. And if you try to daisy chain it with another pedal apart from a select few it sounds awfull! It sounds great with the digitech wammy ill give it credit for that. Whatever your style you can create an effect that will suite you. i think theres like 14 different distortions/overdrives which you can tweak anyway you want. I use this pedal with either my Danelectro or my Fender cyclone. It has loadsa modulation effects. all the standard chorus, flanger etc and others like a talk box, and wierd slowdown effects like when you turn the power off a record player. All these effects are fantastic, i have no complaints. APART FROM 1. the wah pedal is SHIIT! it doesnt have any kind of different settings. it does but you wouldnt really notice it. id only use this wah for a chicka chicka effect like Hendix uses palm muting it.
Artist sound u can create on this? well one preset on factory default is Van helen. this is a great sound i tell you. you can pretty much get close enough to any artist sound on this pedal. sometimes not perfect but close enough.

I would never gig with this. Its all plastic and on mine the output jack is funny and if you slightly knock it the sound cuts and you have to fiddle for a while to get it in the right place. Thsi would not do for a live gig. i cant remember being hard with the pedel once so thats pretty shitty. if it wasnt for this then id consider using it. otherwise no! ITS PLASTIC FOR GODS SAKE! ive got pedls built like a tank, dicast metal shells. but this thing mkes you scared to use it if you drob it or press the pedals down to hard. since this is a practice pedal for me im usually at home so i dont wear shoes while using it. GOOD IDEA! if u like wearing doc martins boots while playing this isnt the pedal for u! saying that theknobs are tooked away nicly

Ive been playing for 3 years now and this was the first pedal ive used. over the years ive replaced my guitar (several times), my amp, my style of music and bought loadsa individual stomp boxes to specialise in the certain fields of effects and i still use my ZOOM!
Every person i kno who is learning guitar i say buy this pedal. its fantastic for a newcomer. for 100 quid its the best money i ever spent. When you start out you dont want to be tied down to one or two types of effects cos you dont really kno what style of music you are going to end up warming too. this pedal is as diverse as rainforest. I agree with that when you get to kno what you really want then buy stompboxes etc to concentrate on the main sound you want as the zoom can be called shallow in a way. not too shallow. unless your a live performer who really needs a perfect sound to what hes looking for this pedal is fine. If it got lost or stolen now id still get a zoom multieffects pedal cos i think they are great. maybe not this model cos im more experienced now an di hve more money. Id get the GFX-8, but 1 or 2 yrs ago id still replace it.
Every new guitarist should have a multieffects pedal. if not this one than another. Saying that, even more experienced players could use this. I still do. but if your rich get the bigger zoom ones. they have the same features and more. tons more, plus they are made from metal instead of plastic.

It is easy to use when you get to know the thing because it is hard to work out at first. The posisioning of the controls are organised well but sometimes not that easy to get at.
The GFX 707 is very small and compact so it is easy to carry around but is not a very professional item if you gig a lot.
The manual is helpful and usually easy to understand when you have problems with it but you should work things out anyway.

I play through a USA Fender Strat and a Marshall G30RCD amp with the little Zoom. The effects are brilliant and there are plenty of them,
there are flange, distortion, chorus, and other wacky sounds you can choose from. The sound is exactly what you pick and it does not make any other bad noises.

It is very reliable, I would take it to any gig I go to. It is made rock-solid plastic so it is almost unable to break much if you take care of it! I would'nt have a backup for a gig because there is no sustitute for a GFX 707, or unless you took two of them.

I have used the Zoom every day, all day for a few years and I have never needed customer support, SO IT MUST BE GOOD.

I play any type of music and it matches it all, if it does not match yours for some reason, there is the option of making your own patches.
I have a couple guitars, a Marshall amp, two indavidual pedals I never use and the ZOOM GFX 707.
If I lost it or it was stolen I would look for an amplifier with effects and reverb (as my Marshall amp is shit in some ways)or I'd look for a different pedal with the same effects but a little bigger, BUT TO BUY ANOTHER GFX 707 IS EASER AND SAVES TIME.
I like almost everything about it except some controls such as the drum beat button are hard to get to.
It is cheap for the features it has because it has everything else.

Really easy if you spend some time with the manual.

The amp simulator is ok, and although distortion is not my favourite thing in this unit, a beginner can really find it useful. The flanger and chorus are high quality, in my opinion, but do not expect too much from the wah (i never plan to use it anyway). I just wish it had a bit more versatility when it comes to the effects. I've been using it to record things in my four-track machine and its very useful to do things at home, then maybe ask for/rent/buy/make/steal something better to go to the studio, but having recorded things with this at home on a tape will really save time when it comes to decide what kind of sound do you want on a certain song. The "drum machine" is ok if you want to do improvisation, practice things and stuff....
The sampler (????) is totally useless to me.

I can't really tell, but I've always seen it as something more to record ideas or songs at home.

I think this is a useful tool both for professionals and beginners, almost something necessary, because you can get different sounds very easily, so even if its sound is not perfect its still a all-in-one, unexpensive effects box that will surely help you to "plan" things, and not having to get twenty individual pedals just to see how it sounds (but to record on a studio, choose the complicated).