Zoom GFX-707

This thing is really easy to manipulate and use, and there are lots of different variables that you can control out of it. The manual explains everything pretty nicely, but all it takes is a while of toying around with it to figure it out..

I use this with a Parker Nitefly M, occainsonally an Ibanez S series into a pretty decent Solidstate amp. The sound, no matter how hard I try, is terrible. Most effects are too grating when turned up loud, and to rectify this, you have to take almost all of the actual tone out of it. I've found it's not very compatable with my amp either. The tones sound very digital.

It's not very noisy, and when it is, it isn't a big deal. But the distortions are all USELESS; the chorus sound is too blotchy and not transparent enough; the delay can be decent, but you really have to mess with it, and it's hard to get the sound right; the wah function sounds terrible; and the acoustic simulator is very bad; the compression is hard on the ears and not authentic at all.

There are two effects I've found that I really like, and it's the only reason I even use it anymore: After hours of headaches and scrutnizing, I created a good light chorus-y type sound, and also the Flange patch is extremely good. I've yet to successfully be able to mix this pedal with any other effects or the amp distortion, which makes its usefulness go down quite a bit. You can't make a really mild sound with it, so it overrides everything and takes away the tone of your guitar.

It's as sturdy as a grain of rice. I've had to open it up and solder the input/output jacks at least 4 times each, and the A/C power input is dying out so that it turns off and then back on when you press one of the buttons a little too hard. All this from normal use, no abuse. I've used it at gigs without a backup, and it turned out alright, but that was probably just pure luck. It's not very reliable at all.

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I play a variety of styles, mostly alternative or progressive rock, and some experimental stuff. This pedal basically does nothing for me, except for a few effects, which makes it alright. But I could get single pedals for a flange and chorus for the price of this one pedal, and they'd sound better than this.

This thing rightfully caught my eye as a beginner guitarist, and I don't regret buying it because of all the joy it gave me in some long-distant time. But I recommend you avoid it if you have the money to get something else. I recommend single pedals unless you're going to get a really really high-end multi-effects unit. Also, the 707II has several updates (longer recording/sampling capabilities, eaiser access, some better sounds), so if you want one of these, get the 707II.

Pretty easy in terms of modifying,editing and storing patches, manual is good for even "hidden" operations like reset to original settings.

I am using a cheap copy of jackson with a Laney HardCoreMax 65R.I have a few pedals as well.
I like Metal/Lead/Fuzz most of it,but others are noisy for me...effects are good,can save u bucks on purchasing extra singe effect,I like delay out of it.I like playing New Skull/EMO likes stuffs, the beautiful rhythem sounds rather than cutting-edge sounds are what I am really looking for.I haven't made 707 sound like any of them I can name but my own taste,with distortion often setted on Metal to get a so-so rhythem feels.

I bought it first time in year 1999, I can hardly appreciate its reliability. Power and input/output jack iron is not stable so it dumbed too often after a period time of using,you have to replace it. And plastic shell makes it so light that you need to be careful not to kick it into off-stage's audiences' heads.I really think 707 is a good mate for accompanying your song writing or jamming sessions,cos it gives u a good numbers of drum patterns and 6 seconds' sample/loop function, you can have lots of fun and inspirations out of using it.

Not provided but I think it is going2b a hotline if ZOOM provide free parts-replacement survice globally.

I am playing mostly on New Skull punk and pop punk, since 1995. I dun reckon it matches this style really well,I tried but haven't suceeded to get a really nice new skull sound yet, but for practicing, Lead distortion with proper delay is really nice. I owned Digitech DigiVerb(Reverb),Behringer's GDI21 and other two cheap-bargain pedals which are flanger and overdrive, last night I tried connecting my 707 with my GDI21 (only using 707's effects in this case),it is working better than using 707's own distortion. I would like2get something else even it will be like 707II:) I really like features provided by 707 such like drum patterns and sample, it makes my song writting so hand-on and ready-to-go as soon as it is plugged.If u compare with GNX3 from Digitech,it also provides drum patterns but it only has 30 types altogether,for which GFX 707 has 45 in contrast, and GNX3 provides 9 seconds' sample as 707's 6 seconds' one,but considering the price of GNX3 is over thrice.If 707 had a editable drum machine will be nicer:)


For summary,I think ZOOM 707 is good for price and value(even people in post-communism country can afford it),without considering the sounds, its functions are still powerful in terms of song writings and practicing.Not reckon for stage performance since its bit-poor reliability.

I keep learning something new for this pedal. I never read the manual. The buttons on top are very valuable and need to be more accessable.

If you can play the knobs properly this thing can give you a very good sound for the dollar. i use danelectros and charvels, with a fender virbolux reverb amplifier. i think any crappiness in sound is averted by my amp, the pride and joy of my collection.

The insides kept breaking in various spots, i don't mind taking apart and fixing it myself (because now its much stronger than factory stock)... but that doesnt qualify as reliable.

never dealt, but i would tell them to not use plastic jacks, metal ones are the way i went, and the buttons also had to be bolstered so they could be easier to press.

Worth your dollar. I would not necessarily buy it again, because i would love to see what else is out there, but if you're considering one don't hesitate. I just wish the function buttons were larger.

You should read the small manual. There is nothing hard at all.

I use Marshall MG100DFX amp , Ibanez GRG170DX. Not a noisy pedal. The effects are not the most brilliant effects I have ever seen but Its dead great comparing to the price. I first saw the price and told my self what this junk would be? But there was more to discover.
You cant get the sound you want to be honest, but you can get some great tones by chance! Has some great sounds for every style u play.

Not when recording as a pro.

Not yet.

I play punkrock, nu-metal, rock and britrock. I've been playing for 4-5 years. I would buy another one instead of buying a hamburger!
Good distortion sounds. Fuzz is great. Good amp simulators.

its allright.

i used with my Jackson PS-4, no amp or any effect. i used it with HI-FI.
in general its not noisy but, in COMP-DIST its screams like a bird
i found out something, you set DIST2, and set the pitch-shifter but no + or - pitch, in its original value, in the last amp sim. it sound great!

not good

i didnt have to call them :)

i like heavy-black, not bad processor, if i had a guitar amp, i didnt have to sell it.

It's pretty easy to operate, but it does take awhile. The manual is alright but nothing substitutes just using it. You could change stuff on the flight at a gig if you were versed enough in it. Tuner is good, bypass isn't too tone-sucking. EXP pedal is not so great.

It's not noisy (singles and HB). A LOT of the distortions suck. They are just too harsh. But some are great. There is a nice lead one, it'd be good for metal or for light od. But not for middle-of-the-road hard rock/distortion. It gets harsh in that area.
The flange is strong but I like it, the chorus is also good, delays and reverbs are ok as are most other effects. EQ is alright, and the phaser pretty much blows. It's gig-worthy, but not if it's your only pedal.

The wah is brutal. DON'T USE THE WAH haha.

If you're good to it, it'll be good to you. I've had it for years and I gig without a backup.

The website is pretty alright.

It's GREAT for a novice and it's a cheap unit if you're just looking for a few bells without buying a GT-6 or something. I'd get another if mine were stolen.

The easiest that I have ever tried. You can't imagine how fast u can rule it. It has about 60 presets and 60 presets that you can store it easily . But the story does not finish here , read the next part!

I use Jackson and Fender Stratocaster guitars , with Marshal amplifiers , first of all this product just catched my eyes while I was a beginner , but after 6 months I caught the sound very very digital , computerised and unreal . That was just synth that I heard! Worse , the distortion effects really sound noisy that sometimes you can't hear the melody or specially the rythm that you are playing , awful . This effect reduces the power of volume of what you play and it doesn't matter which amp you are using , as I tried on VOX amps and Mesa Boogie amps , I sound the same unreal thing . It is a cheap thing that you can buy , but I usually don't recommend this multi-effect procesor to beginners , even!

This effect processor works for you more than your life lasts!

I play adult alternative rock , and GFX 707 is not a good match for anyone . I have benn playing guitar for 8 years and I preffer Digitech multieffect processores , though , I prefer singleffect processors to multieffect processors but If your budget is low , go and buy a BOSS or Digitech multieffect processor. I won't buy it again , even if it is lost , but you know , somehow it is good for the breaks and intros and when you want to make some synth-like sound.

Very easy to use , just read the small manual and rock on!

I don't use any amps with that , just SONY Professional headphones . That's not noisy , but the effects are not fully realastic , they are some synth and etc. But the L-Lead of this FX is really cool just like Joe Satriani's Crystal Planet Album that I love. The effects are not high-quality , specialy distortions suck.

I haven't dealt with Samson yet!

I play Alternative Rock and I've been playing guitar from 9 years ago till now , I have tested different kinds of effect proccessor , multi-effects and guitars. I don't recommend this product to professionals , never! This effect is good for the breaks and intros of your music

I am using this effect for nearly 4 years and never had difficultly in getting what i want out of it. I was litle confused while purchasing this effect but i really made a good choice. It is very simple to use after you go through the manual properly.

For me it is enough to create a nice good sound with my guitar kit which consists of a black signature guitar and a stranger 40 watt amp and ofcourse my Zoom707. Well all the patches are not of any use for me(I don't mean that they are bad)as i use self created patches in my programs. It sounds great for me but some patches specially with acoustic stimulator makes a hissing sound when played which really makes me mad sometimes but overall it is good

Yes till now i had no problem except with the adapter jack which suddenly stoped supplying power to the processor on the stage in one of my program. I later fixed it myself with soldering iron and a new female pin. I think I can depend on it.

I never had a chance to contact them as my kit never betrayed me till now except once.

I love to play MLTR, Bryan Adams, Dire straits, Eagles. My kit helps me get exactly what i need from my guitar. I am playing guitar from 9 years and started using Zoom707 four years from now. The foot-paddle is what i like the most in this Zoom707. I had compared it with many other guitar effects but found that Zoom 707 is small and great in sound and cheap as compared to other bulky and costly gears. To be frank Zoom707(II) is a upgraded version but is of no match to Zoom707(this is what i think). The only thing i wished it had is a Control paddle for the rhythem.

I think it is pretty easy to use for people who just want to turn it on and play. Editing patches could be a little easier but still not bad but the manual is a must have cause editing can be a little hard without consulting it.

I am using a Gibson SG with a marshal. It sounds great on most settings, some of the preset tabs are a little noisy but I programmed in a lot of my own. Most of the effects and distortions sound fine, some are a little weaker than others but you can edit the patlevel and some other attributes to change them to your liking.

The only problem i have had with it is the ac adapter cord wouldnt work right for like a day but I havent had problems with it since, but still something that would be concerned about using it without a backup. You wouldnt want it shorting out on stage. But mine had been dropped and accidently kicked and dropped down stairs and hasnt had anything go wrong with it. It seems to stand up well.

Havent had problems with it.

I play mainly ACDC, Van Halen, Hendrix, and other rock and it has a good Van Halen patch on it already and its fuzz is real nice. I programmed in a lot of tabs for those bands and they all sound great, even perfect for some of them. And for the price I paid there is no better value out there.