Operation Manual

CONTENTSUSAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2Introduction • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3Controls and Functions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4

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

Preparations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6Inserting Batteries and a SmartMedia card • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6Getting Connected • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7

Quick Guide (Let's Play) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 10

Panel Display in Play Mode • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 10Selecting a Patch • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 10Using the Tuner Function • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11Using the Easy Edit Function • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 12Using the Sampler Function • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 13Using the Rhythm Function • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 16

Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 18Patch Configuration • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 18Basic Edit Mode Steps • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 18Storing and Swapping Patches • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 20

Other Functions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 21Using the Hold Delay Function • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 21Changing the Patch Call Method • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 23Using the Pedal to Control an Effect • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 23Adjusting the Expression Pedal • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25Storing Rhythm Patterns and Samples as Part of a Patch • • • • • • • • • • • • 26

Assigning a rhythm pattern to a patch • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 26Assigning a sample to a patch • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 27

Using a SmartMedia card (Utility Mode) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 28Basic utility mode operation steps • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 28Utility mode functions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 29

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

Effect Types and Parameters • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 33PICKUP SELECTOR Module • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 33DRIVE Module • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 33EQ (Equalizer) Module • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 35ZNR/D GATE (ZOOM Noise Reduction/D Gate) Module • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 35CABINET Module • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 35MODULATION Module • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 36DLY/REV (Delay/Reverb) Module • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 37TOTAL Module • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 38

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

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

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USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

Please observe the following safety tips and precautions toensure hazard-free use of the 708II.

• Power requirements

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

[AC adapter operation]

• Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC, 300mA and is equipped with a "center minus" plug (Zoom AD-0006). The use of an adapter other than the specified type maydamage the unit and pose a safety hazard.

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

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

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

[Battery operation]

• Use four conventional IEC R6 (size AA) batteries (alkaline). • The 708II cannot be used for recharging.

Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sureyou choose the correct type.

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

• If battery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartmentand the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants ofbattery fluid.

• While using the unit, the battery compartment cover should beclosed.

• Environment

Avoid using your 708II in environments where it will beexposed to:

• Extreme temperature • High humidity or moisture • Excessive dust or sand • Excessive vibration or shock

• Handling

Since the 708II is a precision electronic device, avoidapplying excessive force to the switches and buttons. Alsotake care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shockor excessive pressure.

• Alterations

Never open the case of the 708II or attempt to modify theproduct in any way since this can result in damage to theunit.

• Connecting cables and input and outputjacks

You should always turn off the power to the 708II and allother equipment before connecting or disconnecting anycables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the ACadapter before moving the 708II.

• Electrical interference

For safety considerations, the 708II has been designed toprovide maximum protection against the emission ofelectromagnetic radiation from inside the device, andprotection from external interference. However, equipmentthat is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerfulelectromagnetic waves should not be placed near the 708II,as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely.

With any type of digital control device, the 708II included,electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning andcan corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken tominimize the risk of damage.

• Cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the 708II. If necessary, slightlymoisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, orsolvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), sincethese may dull the finish or damage the surface.

Please keep this manual in a convenient placefor future reference.

Usage Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warning

Warning

Caution

This symbol indicates explanationsabout extremely dangerous matters. Ifusers ignore this symbol and handle thedevice the wrong way, serious injury ordeath could result.

Caution

This symbol indicates explanations aboutdangerous matters. If users ignore thissymbol and handle the device the wrong way,bodily injury and damage to the equipmentcould result.

Caution

Caution

Caution

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● Versatile array of effectsThe Variable Architecture Modeling System (VAMS) developed by ZOOM modifies the internalconfiguration of the unit to achieve exactly the desired sound. The 708II provides 69 choices,including typical bass amplifier sounds, modulation effects such as chorus and flanger, reverberationeffects such as reverb and delay, and simulation of speaker cabinets.

● 120 great sounding patches Effect module setting combinations can be stored as patches. The 708II offers 60 patches which canbe freely modified by the user, plus 60 preset patches. These settings will let you make great musicstraight away.

● Sophisticated amp modeling and bass effects In addition to the sound of vintage bass amps, the 708II gives easy access to often used bass settingsvia 33 types of amp modeling and bass effects. Dedicated knobs and keys let you select the desiredeffect quickly and without fuss. Special effects that make your bass guitar sound like a synthesizerbass or fretless bass are also provided.

● Designed for use on stage The 708II can be powered from an AC adapter or batteries. With one set of alkaline batteries, theunit will operate continuously for up to 11 hours. The large display showing patch names, and thebuilt-in expression pedal for fine-tuning the sound are great for live performances.

● Knobs provide direct editing feel Various aspects (effect parameters) that control the sound of a module can be directly modified withthree handy knobs. The Easy Edit feature lets you tweak the knobs for adjusting parameters alsoduring play. Of course, you can store the results in your own patch.

● Sampling feature allows up to 4 minutes recording (with 16 MB SmartMedia card)A bass guitar phrase or the signal from an input source such as a CD player can be sampled for up to6 seconds and stored in the internal memory. When using a 16 MB SmartMedia card, you can recordup to 60 samples or 4 minutes of music. A recorded sample can even be played back at a slowerspeed without altering the pitch. This is a great tool for enhancing a live performance or copying afast-playing lick.

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

● Integrated rhythm function 60 built-in rhythm patterns using natural-sounding PCM sources are available, which is great forpractice or a quick jam session.

● Link samples, rhythm, pedal settings to patches The selection of rhythm patterns and samples can be stored for each patch individually, allowingsynchronized operation when switching patches. Even the pedal adjustment range can be memorizedfor a patch.

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

Introduction

Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ZOOM 708II BASS (subsequently referred to as "the 708II"). The 708II is a sophisticated multi-effect processor for bass with the following attractive features.

POWER A0

[W]/[Q] foot switches Expression pedal

[AUX IN] jack

[INPUT] jack

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

[OUTPUT] knob

Cable hook

[OUTPUT/PHONES] jack

[DRIVE VARIATION] LEDs

[DRIVE VARIATION] key[DRIVE] knob

This section identifies the parts of the 708II and describes preparations for use.

Controls

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Controls and Functions

Top Panel

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Rear Panel

POWER A0

DisplayModule LEDs

MODULE [E]/[R] keys

[BANK/PATCH] indicator

[STORE/EXECUTE] key

[CANCEL/EXIT] key

[PLAY] key

[PEDAL] (pedal assign) key

[PEDAL] (pedal assign) LEDs

[EDIT] key Parameter knob 1

Parameter knob 2Parameter knob 3

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

[SAMPLER] key

[A→B] (A→B repeat) key

[SMART MEDIA] LED

[UTILITY] key

[PATCH SYNC] key

[RHYTHM] LED

[R/P] (play/stop) key

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Controls

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Loop the cable of the AC adapteraround the hook as shown in thediagram before connecting it to the[DC 9V] jack. This will prevent theplug from being disconnected if thecable is accidentally pulled.

DC9V

POWER

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300mA

OFFON

Preparations

Preparations

Inserting Batteries and a SmartMedia card

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1. Turn the unit over and open thebattery compartment cover.

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

The correct battery orientation is indicatedinside the battery compartment.

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

◆ Caution ◆

● If the card is inserted upside down orwith wrong orientation, it does not goall the way in. Do not try to force thecard in, because this will damage thecard.

● Never insert or remove theSmartMedia card while power to theunit is turned on. Otherwise all data onthe card may be lost.

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

● When wishing to use a SmartMediacard that has been formatted in otherequipment such as a computer ordigital camera, you must format thecard again in the 708II, as describedon page 31.

● To store the contents of a SmartMediacard in a computer, a SmartMediacard reader/writer is required.

4. Close the battery compartment cover.

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

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

PATCH NAME

NOTESmartMedia card

Four IEC R6(size AA) batteries

When wishing to power the 708II from batteries, insert them as shown below. When wishingto store patch data or sample data on a SmartMedia card, insert the card as shown below.

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1. Make sure that the amplifier and the708II are off.

Turn the volume at the amplifier to minimum.

2. To power the unit from the ACadapter, insert the small plug of theadapter cable into the [DC 9V] jack onthe 708II. Then plug the adapter intoan outlet.

3. Connect the bass to the [INPUT] jackof the 708II, using a mono cable.

4. Connect the [OUTPUT/PHONES] jackof the 708II to the bass amplifier,using a mono cable.

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

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

6. Turn power on in the following order:708II → amplifier.

If you turn the 708II on while the amplifier isalready powered up, damage to the speaker mayresult. Always turn power to the amplifier on last.

7. Raise the volume setting of theinstrument and amplifier, and adjustthe [OUTPUT] knob on the rear panelof the 708II.

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Preparations

AC adapter

Bass amplifier

Bass

CD player or similarHeadphones

Getting Connected

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PRESET groupUSER group

BANK F

PATCH 1

BANK bPATCH 0

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

PATCH 1

BANK APATCH 0

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

BANK 5

PATCH 1

BANK 1PATCH 0

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

PATCH 1

BANK 0PATCH 0

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

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

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

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

Each push of a key switches to the next bank.

Patches, groups and banks

A combination of 708II effects, each with distinct parameter settings, is called a patch. Patches are organized in banks (A - F, 0 - 5) and patch numbers (0 - 9). It is also possible to assign a name of up to six characters to a patch. The patches of the 708II are stored in two different groups: the USER group (banks A - F) for read-and-write patches that can be freely overwritten by the user, and the PRESET group (0 - 5) for read-only patches that cannot be changed by the user. There are 60 patches in each group, resulting in a total of 120 patches.

To alter an effect in real time, move the expression pedal while playing your instrument.The effect depth or volume changes as you move the pedal. Which parameter changes depends on the patch.

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

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

Move back and forth

Altering an effect with the pedal

Push down all the way

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

◆ For a detailed explanation of patch switching, see p. 10. ◆ To set up the unit so that the patch sound is switched only after

confirmation, see p. 23.

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Quick Guide (Let's Play)

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Immediately after being turned on, the 708II is in the so-called "play mode". The Quick Guideexplains the basic steps in play mode. This will let you use the unit right away.

WER A0

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

Each knob controls a certain parameter, as indicated below.

Selects the amp modeling settings or bass effects of the DRIVE module.

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

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

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

◆ For a detailed explanation of patch storing, see p. 20. ◆ For information on how to return the USER group

patches to the factory default condition, see p. 32.

Parameter knob 1 Adjusts the gain or compressor sensitivity of the DRIVE module.

Adjusts the reverb or delay level. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The 708II goes into store standby mode.

If a patch from the PRESET group was selected, "A0" in the USER group is automatically selected as store target. Use the [W]/[Q] foot switches to select the store target bank and patch number.

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

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

[DRIVE VARIATION] key

Parameter knob 2

Changing the sound of a patch

Storing an effect

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Parameter knob 3

[DRIVE] knob

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Listening to Patches (Play Mode Operation)

Panel Display in Play Mode

Selecting a Patch

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

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

2. To directly switch the bank, use theTYPE [W]/[Q] keys.

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

While playing a rhythm pattern, direct bankselection is not available.

3. It is also possible to set up the unit sothat only patches from the USERgroup or from the PRESET group areswitched. To do this, press both TYPE[W]/[Q] keys together.

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

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

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02 A2 02

Both groups USER group only

PRESET group only

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A0 A1 A9 B0 F9

5900 01 09 10

USER group

PRESET group

The condition where you call up patches stored in the memory of the 708II and use them forplaying your instrument is called "play mode". This is the condition the unit is in when youturn the power on. The various operations possible in play mode are described in thissection.

In play mode, the panel shows the following information.

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Patch nameBank (A - F, 0 - 5)

Patch number (0 - 9)

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

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

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

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1. To set the 708II to the bypass (mute)condition, press and release both[W]/[Q] foot switches in play mode.

When you press and immediately release bothfoot switches, the 708II goes into bypass mode.

While the 708II is in the bypass condition, alleffects are off and only the direct sound isoutput. The expression pedal works as a volumepedal.

When you press and hold both foot switches forat least 1 second and then release them, the708II goes into mute mode.

While the 708II is in the mute condition, there isno sound output from the [OUTPUT/PHONES]jack.

2. Play the open string you want to tune.

The [BANK/PATCH] indicator shows the notewhich is closest to the current pitch. Tune yourinstrument until the note indication shows thedesired note.

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

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

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

The available setting range is 435 – 445 Hz in1-Hz steps. When the 708II is turned off and onagain, it will be reset to 440 Hz.

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

The 708II returns to the play mode.

440HZ

Reference pitch value

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

The note is shown on the left part of the indicator

Pitch is sharp Correct pitch Pitch is flat

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

**MUTE

Press and release after at least 1 second

**BYPASS

Release immediately

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Using the Tuner Function

The 708II incorporates an auto-chromatic tuner for bass. To use the tuner function, the built-in effects must be bypassed (temporarily turned off) or muted (direct sound and effect soundturned off).

Using the Easy Edit Function

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1. To change the sound of a patch inplay mode, operate parameter knobs1 – 3.

The parameters controlled by the knobs are asfollows.

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

When a knob is turned, the current setting of therelevant parameter is shown on theBANK/PATCH indicator, and a dot (.) appearsat the "EDITED" position. This indicates thatthe parameter has been changed. If theparameter is returned to the original setting, thedot disappears.

2. Use the [DRIVE] knob and [DRIVEVARIATION] key to select the effect tobe used for the DRIVE module.

The DRIVE module contains effects thatduplicate the sound of famous bass amplifiers aswell as other often used effects for bass guitars.The effects of the DRIVE module can bedirectly selected with the [DRIVE] knob and[DRIVE VARIATION] key.

The [DRIVE] knob selects the general category(amp type or effect type), and the [DRIVEVARIATION] key selects one of severalvariations for that effect. Each push of the[DRIVE VARIATION] key cycles through theCLASSIC → STANDARD → MODERNsettings, and the corresponding LED lights up.

• For an explanation of DRIVE module effects, seep. 33.

• In play mode, you can also use the MODULE[E]/[R] keys to edit the PATLVL parameter(volume level for each patch).

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

Note that if another patch is called up withoutstoring the edited patch, the edited contents willbe lost.

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

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HINT

Lit

Off (DRIVE module is off)

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

Parameter knob 1Adjusts a major parameter of the DRIVE module (such as gain and compressor sensitivity).

Parameter knob 2Adjusts a major parameter of the MOD module (such as chorus depth).

Parameter knob 3 Adjusts a major parameter of the REV module (such as delay or reverb amount).

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The 708II incorporates a function called "Easy Edit" that allows adjusting some effectparameters during play. This is done with the parameter knobs 1 – 3, the [DRIVE VARIATION]key, and the [DRIVE] knob on the front panel.

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1. When wishing to use a SmartMediacard, turn power to the 708II off,insert the SmartMedia card into thecard slot, and then turn power onagain. (For information on inserting aSmartMedia card, see p. 6.)

• Before using a SmartMedia card in the 708II, itmust be formatted (→ p.31).

• Never insert or remove the SmartMedia cardwhile power to the unit is turned on. Otherwise alldata on the card may be lost.

2. Connect the input source to the[INPUT] jack or [AUX IN] jack.

3. Turn power to the 708II on and pressthe [SAMPLER] key in play mode.

For patches in which the expression pedal isassigned to SAMPLER, the sampler function

can also be turned on by pushing the pedal allthe way down (→ p.24).

The subsequent steps are slightly different,depending on whether a SmartMedia card isinserted or not.

SmartMedia card not inserted

The following indication appears on the display,and the unit goes into the sampler standbymode. Proceed to step 4.

SmartMedia card inserted

The following indication appears on the display,and the unit goes into the sampler standbymode. The sample number is shown on the[BANK/PATCH] indicator.

When using a SmartMedia card, the samples onthe card are assigned numbers from 1 – 60. Ifnecessary, use parameter knob 1 to select anumber. Then proceed to step 4.

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SAMPLE

AUX IN

INPUT

Bass

CD player

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Using the Sampler Function

The 708II incorporates a sampler function that allows recording the input signal in the internalmemory or on a SmartMedia card.

This can be used to record a phrase from the bass connected to the [INPUT] jack or thesound from an external source such as a CD player connected to the [AUX IN] jack. Whenusing the internal memory, the maximum recording duration is 6 seconds (1 sample). Whenusing a 16 MB SmartMedia card, up to 4 minutes (maximum 60 samples) can be recorded. Arecorded phrase can also be played at slower speed without changing the pitch. This isconvenient to copy a fast-played phrase from a CD.

For playing a sample, you can choose between two modes: "one-shot playback" where thesampled phrase is played once when you operate a key or pedal, and "loop playback", wherethe sampled phrase continues to play until stopped.

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• If the indication "NO" is followed by a "*", asample is recorded in that number.

• If you select a number in which a sample hasalready been recorded, the previous sample willbe overwritten. Be careful not to overwrite asample that you wish to keep.

• For information on how to assign a sample to apatch when storing, see p. 27.

• For information on how to delete unwantedsamples from a SmartMedia card, see p. 31

4. Use the TYPE [W]/[Q] keys to select"BASS" or "AUX" as input source.

When you press one of the TYPE [W]/[Q]keys, the currently selected input source isshown on the display. Select one of thefollowing two sources.

● BASS Signal from [INPUT] jack ● AUX Signal from [AUXI IN] jack

• If "BASS" is selected, the signal after passing theeffects is sampled. If "AUX" is selected, theeffects are bypassed.

• When recording from the [AUX IN] jack, you canminimize noise and distortion by turning the[OUTPUT] knob up past the midway point andadjusting the output level of the external sourceso that the volume is about equal to that of abass.

• After recording, you can use the SP LVLparameter to control the playback level of thesample.

5. Press the [Q] foot switch and play thephrase you want to record (or startplayback at the external sourcecomponent).

During sampling, the indication "REC" isshown on the display. The module LEDs on thepanel show the elapsed sampling time.

• When sampling to internal memory, samplingends when all module LEDs are lit.

• When sampling to SmartMedia card, the moduleLEDs go through the cycle repeatedly.

6. To stop sampling, press the [W] footswitch.

If you do not press any key after starting tosample, sampling automatically ends when themaximum sampling time is up (6 seconds withinternal memory, 4 minutes with a 16 MBSmartMedia card).

7. Use parameter knob 2 to select thesample playback mode.

When you operate parameter knob 2, theindication "SPMODE" appears on the display.The [BANK/PATCH] indicator shows theplayback mode. The following settings areavailable.

● n1 Normal speed playback ● n2 Half tempo, half pitch playback ● P2 Half tempo, normal pitch playback ● n4 Quarter tempo, quarter pitch playback ● P4 Quarter tempo, normal pitch playback

8. Use the foot switches and panel keysto control playback/stop/record/rewind/fast-forward.

While the sampler function is on, you can usethe foot switches and panel keys for one-shotplayback.

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9. If necessary, you can adjust thesample playback level with parameterknob 3.

When you operate parameter knob 3, theindication "SP LVL" appears on the display.The [BANK/PATCH] indicator shows thesample playback level, using a range from 0 -30. Adjust the level to obtain a suitableplayback volume.

You can also adjust the playback level with theexpression pedal.

10. To carry out loop playback of aspecific interval, play the sample andpress the [A→B] key at the desiredstart point.

The [A→B] LED flashes and loop playback isenabled. The point at which you pressed the[A→B] key is taken as the loop start point. If noend point has been set, the end of the sample istaken as the end point.

11. If you wish to set the loop end point,press the [A→B] key once moreduring loop playback of the sample.

The [A→B] LED now stays constantly lit, andthe point at which you pressed the [A→B] keyis taken as the loop end point. When the end point has been set, loop playbackis carried out between the start and end points.

12. To cancel loop playback, press the[A→B] key once more (or change thesample number).

The [A→B] LED goes out, and the unit returnsto normal one-shot playback.

13. To terminate the sampler function,press the [SAMPLER] key while thesampler is stopped, or push theexpression pedal all the way down.

The unit returns to normal play mode.

• The start point and end point settings are resetwhen you change the sample nunber or switchthe sampler function off or on.

• The sampler function cannot be used togetherwith the rhythm pattern function.

• While the sampler function is on, the MODmodule and REV module cannot be used. (Theyare automatically set to OFF.)

• When sampling to a SmartMedia card, thesampled data are stored on the SmartMedia cardautomatically. There is no need for the user toperform any steps for storing.

• If you have sampled to the internal memory, youcannot save the sample.

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The 708II incorporates 60 rhythm patterns which can be selected for playback. This isconvenient for parts practice or a quick jam session.

1. Press the [R/P] key in play mode.

Rhythm pattern playback starts. The displayshows the currently selected pattern, and the[BANK/PATCH] indicator briefly shows thepattern number. The [RHYTHM] LED flashesin sync with the rhythm pattern tempo.

2. Use parameter knobs 1 – 3 to controlrhythm pattern play.

In play mode, parameter knobs 1 – 3 have thefollowing functions.

When you operate a parameter knob duringrhythm pattern play, the indication on thedisplay and [BANK/PATCH] indicator changestemporarily.

• You can also switch patches during rhythmpattern playback.

• You can also play a rhythm pattern in thebypass/mute condition and in the edit mode, butthe parameter knobs cannot be used to controlthe rhythm pattern in this case.

• The tempo and volume settings revert to thedefault condition when the unit is turned off andon again.

• You can also use the TYPE [W]/[Q] keys tochange the pattern type.

• You can also change the tempo with theMODULE [E]/[R] keys.

3. To stop rhythm pattern playback,press the [R/P] key once more.

It is also possible to store a rhythm pattern forspecific patches. When you have assignedrhythm patterns to patches and you set the[PATCH SYNC] key to On, rhythm patternswill be switched together with the patches (→ p.26).

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Parameter knob 1Changes the rhythm pattern type.

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Basic Edit Mode Steps

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Within each module, there are several different but related effects which are called effect types. Forexample, the MODULATION module comprises effect types such as CHORUS and PHASER.

The elements that determine the sound of a patch are called effect parameters. Each module has severaleffect parameters, whose value can be adjusted with the parameter knobs 1 – 3, the [DRIVE] knob,[DRIVE VARIATION] key, etc.

Also within the same module, different effect types will have different parameters.

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The edit mode allows you to freely alter the parameters that make up a patch, so that youcan create your own patches. This section describes how to edit patches and how to storeedited patches.

Each patch of the 708II consists of several effects (effect modules), as shown in theillustration below. A patch is a combination of modules, each with their distinct parametersettings.

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This section describes the basic procedure for editing patches. For information on effecttypes and parameters in the various modules, see p. 33 – 38.

1. In play mode, select the patch youwant to edit.

Patches for editing can be selected from eitherthe USER group or the PRESET group.However, the PRESET group does not allowstoring. When you have altered a patch from thePRESET group and want to store it, "A0" in theUSER group is automatically selected as storetarget.

2. Press the [EDIT] key.

The 708II switches to the edit mode. The LEDof the module currently selected for editing

flashes. (The first time you switch to edit modeafter the unit was turned on, the TOTAL modulewill be selected.)

3. Use the MODULE [E]/[R] keys toselect the module you want to edit.

Modules are switched in the order shown below,and the respective module LED is flashing.

The display shows the effect type currentlyselected for that module. If the effect can becontrolled with the expression pedal, theindication "Pd" is shown on the [BANK/PATCH] indicator.

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Some modules and effects have manyparameters, so that settings are divided intoseveral pages. When editing such modules(effects), switch between pages with the [EDIT]key.

4. To switch the on/off status of theselected module, press both MODULE[E]/[R] keys together.

When you change the module on/off status,effect type selection, or a parameter value, a dot(.) appears at the "EDITED" position of the[BANK/PATCH] indicator. When this dot isshown in edit mode, it means that the currentlyselected module has been edited. If you returnthe module to the original setting, the dotdisappears.

5. To change the effect type of thecurrently selected module, press oneof the TYPE [W]/[Q] keys.

6. To change a parameter setting, usethe parameter knobs 1 – 3.

Parameter knobs 1 – 3 serve for adjusting threeparameters of the currently selected module.When you operate a knob, the display shows theparameter name, and the [BANK/PATCH]indicator shows the current setting value.

For example, if the effect type ROOM isselected for the REV module, parameter knobs1 – 3 control the following parameters.

● Parameter knob 1: TIME ● Parameter knob 2: TONE ● Parameter knob 3: MIX

7. If you want to check the currentsetting without moving the parameterknob, press the TYPE [W]/[Q] keystogether. With each push of the twokeys, the names of parameters 1 – 3and the respective settings areshown.

8. To directly switch the effect type ofthe DRIVE module, use the [DRIVE]knob and [DRIVE VARIATION] key.

As in play mode, the [DRIVE] knob and[DRIVE VARIATION] key directly control theeffect type of the DRIVE module.

9. Repeat steps 3 – 8 to edit othermodules.

10. When editing is completed, press the[PLAY] key or the [CANCEL/EXIT] key.

The 708II returns to the play mode. A dot (.)appears at the "EDITED" position of the[BANK/PATCH] indicator if any aspect of thepatch has been edited.

If you wish to keep the patch, be sure to performthe store operation. Otherwise all changes will bepermanently lost as soon as you switch toanother patch. (→ P. 20)

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Storing and Swapping Patches

This section describes how to store an edited patch in memory, and how to swap patches inthe USER group.

1. In play mode or edit mode, press the[STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The 708II enters the store standby condition.The patch name and the indications "STORE"and "SWAP" are shown alternately on thedisplay. The [BANK/PATCH] indicator showsthe bank and patch number.

To change the name of an edited patch, see p. 38.

2. Use the MODULE [E]/[R] keys toselect either "STORE" or "SWAP".

If the original patch is from the PRESET group,"SWAP" cannot be selected.

3. Use the TYPE [W]/[Q] keys or the[W]/[Q] foot switches to select thetarget patch for storing.

The name of the newly selected patch and theindication "STORE?" are shown alternately onthe display. The bank and patch number flash onthe [BANK/PATCH] indicator.

The PRESET group cannot be selected as storetarget. If you press the [STORE/EXECUTE] keywhile a patch from the PRESET group is selected,the selection automatically changes to "A0" in theUSER group.

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

The store or swap operation is performed, andthen the unit returns to the original mode. If thepatch in step 1 was being edited, the editingchanges are stored.

If you press the [CANCEL/EXIT] key insteadof the [STORE/EXECUTE] key, the store/swapoperation is canceled and the unit returns to theoriginal mode.

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1. In play mode, select the patch to usewith hold delay.

2. Press the [EDIT] key to activate editmode, and select "HLDDLY" as effecttype for the DLY/REV module.

3. Use parameter knob 1 to set the TIMEparameter.

The TIME parameter determines the length ofthe recording interval for hold delay. Turningthe knob changes the value as follows.

● 1 – 99: 10 – 990 milliseconds (10-ms units) ● 1.0 – 2.0: 1.0 – 2.0 seconds (100-ms units)

● Mn (Manual): Recording starts when youpress the [Q] foot switch and ends when youpress the [Q ] foot switch again (max. 2seconds).

4. Use parameter knob 2 to set theMODE parameter.

The MODE parameter determines how therecorded phrase is played back. The followingthree modes are available.

● nL (Normal): Normal direction playback

● So (Sound-on-sound): Recorded contentsare played back repeatedly to create an overlay.

If you press the [Q] foot switch, the phraseplayed until the switch is pressed again is addedto the sound.

● rS (Reverse): Reverse direction playback.

5. Use parameter knob 3 to set the MIXparameter.

The MIX parameter controls the mixing ratio ofthe delayed sound. A setting of 30 results inequal levels of direct sound and delayed sound.

6. Press the [PEDAL] key a few timesuntil the [PEDAL] LED of the REVmodule flashes.

The expression pedal can now be used to switchthe hold delay function on and off.

7. Store the patch and return to playmode.

When a patch in which hold delay can be usedis selected in play mode, the DLY/REV moduleLED and the [PEDAL] LED are flashing.

8. Push the expression pedal all the waydown.

The hold delay function is switched on and theunit is in recording standby mode. Theindication "STOP" is shown on the display.

9. While playing your bass, press the [Q]foot switch to start recording.

The indication "REC" is shown on the display.The actual operation depends on the TIMEparameter set in step 3.

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■ If a numeric value is set as TIMEparameter

Recording starts at the moment you push the[Q] foot switch and continues for the durationset with the TIME parameter. After recordingends, loop playback starts automatically.

■ If TIME parameter is set to "Mn" Recording starts at the moment you push the[Q] foot switch and continues until you pushthe switch again, or until 2 seconds haveelapsed. After recording ends, loop playbackstarts automatically.

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10. To stop playback, press the [W] footswitch.

11. To turn the hold delay function off,push the expression pedal once moreall the way down.

The unit returns to the play mode.

■ If TIME parameter is set to "Mn" andMODE parameter to "So"

When the TIME parameter is set to "Mn" andthe MODE parameter to "So" (sound-on-sound),pressing the [Q] foot switch adds the currentlyplayed phrase until the switch is pressed again.

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1. To change the patch call method topreselect, hold down the [Q] footswitch while turning power to the708II on.

2. Select the patch in play mode.

When you select a patch in this condition, thedisplay and [BANK/PATCH] indicator showthe new patch (flashing), but the sound does notchange.

3. To confirm the patch change, pressboth [W]/[Q] foot switches together.

The display and [BANK/PATCH] indicator stopflashing, and the unit switches to the new patch,causing the sound to change.

To return to the default patch selection method,turn the 708II off and on again.

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Changing the Patch Call Method

In the factory default condition, patches are switched as soon as you make the selection,resulting in an immediate change in the sound. If you want to change to a distant patch, allthe intermediate patches will briefly change the sound, which may not be desirable,especially during a performance. In such a case, you can change to the preselect method.

When the preselect method is enabled, you first select the desired patch, but the sound doesnot change until confirmed by you.

Using the Pedal to Control an Effect

You can use the expression pedal of the 708II to control the parameter, on/off status, orvolume level of a specific effect. The pedal adjustment range can be memorized individuallyfor a patch.

1. Select a patch in play mode.

2. Use the [PEDAL] key to select themodule/effect type to be controlledwith the expression pedal.

Each push of the [PEDAL] key cycles throughthe [PEDAL] LEDs as shown below.

The [PEDAL] LEDs indicate the module/effecttype assigned to the pedal. The meaning of theLEDs is explained below.

● WAH The expression pedal functions as a pedal wah.The effect type P-WAH (pedal wah) of theMODULATION module is assigned to thepedal, and the FREQ parameter can be adjusted.Even if another effect type is currently selectedfor the MODULATION module, the effect typeis temporarily switched to P-WAH.

● PITCH The expression pedal functions as a pitchshifter. The effect type P-PIT (pedal pitch) ofthe MODULATION module is assigned to thepedal, and pitch can be adjusted. Even if anothereffect type is currently selected for the

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● MOD The effect type currently selected for theMODULATION module is adjusted by thepedal. Which parameter is controlled dependson the effect type.

● GAIN The currently selected effect is adjusted by thepedal. Which parameter is controlled dependson the effect type.

● REV The effect type currently selected for theDLY/REV module is adjusted by the pedal.Which parameter is controlled depends on theeffect type.

● VOL The master volume is adjusted by the pedal.

● SAMPLER The sampler function is switched on/off by thepedal. Pushing the pedal all the way downtoggles between sampler on ([PEDAL] LED lit)and sampler off ([PEDAL] LED flashed).

Also if a module is currently off, selecting itwith the [PEDAL] key will cause its [PEDAL]LED to light and the module will temporarilycome on. If a patch is stored in this condition,the module will be stored as ON.

The actual parameter that is controlled by thepedal depends on the effect type. For details, seep. 33 – 38.

The above procedure for assigning a module/effecttype to the expression pedal can be carried out alsoin edit mode.

3. Press the [EDIT] key to activate theedit mode.

4. Use the MODULE [E]/[R] keys toselect the TOTAL module.

5. Press the [EDIT] key once more.

The key lights up in green. In this condition,parameter knobs 2 and 3 have the followingfunctions.

6. Use parameter knobs 2 and 3 to setthe PDLMIN value (when pedal is fullyraised) and PDLMAX value (whenpedal is fully lowered). The settingrange for both values is 0 – 10.

When you operate parameter knob 2, theindication "PDLMIN" appears on the display.When you operate parameter knob 3, theindication "PDLMAX" appears on the display.The 0 – 10 value is shown on the [BANK/PATCH] indicator.

Setting PDLMIN or PDLMAX to 0 means thatthe parameter assigned to the pedal will be atthe minimum value. Setting PDLMIN orPDLMAX to 10 means that the parameterassigned to the pedal will be at the maximumvalue.

When the 708II is in the default condition,PDLMIN is set to 0 and PDLMAX is set to 10.As the pedal is depressed, the parameter valuegradually increases from minimum tomaximum.

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For example, when PDLMIN is set to 4 andPDLMAX to 8, the parameter adjustment rangewill be limited as shown in the illustrationbelow.

When PDLMIN is set to 7 and PDLMAX to 2,pushing the pedal decreases the parametervalue, and the range is as shown below.

7. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key tostore the patch.

The module which is assigned to the pedal willautomatically be stored as ON.

8. In play mode, move the pedal whileplaying your bass.

The parameter assigned to the pedal changes.

9. Push the pedal fully down.

The module which is assigned to the pedal isswitched between on and off. If the pedal isassigned to the sampler, the sampler function isswitched on or off.

If the pedal is assigned to the volume, pushingthe pedal fully down does not perform anyswitching action.

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The expression pedal is adjusted for optimum operation at the factory, but sometimes,readjustment may be necessary. If pushing the pedal fully down does not have a strongeffect, or if the volume or sound changes excessively even when the pedal is only lightlypushed, adjust the pedal as follows.

1. Turn power to the 708II on whilekeeping the [PEDAL] key depressed.

The indication "MIN" appears on the display.

2. With the expression pedal fully raised,press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The display indication changes to "MAX".

3. Push the expression pedal fully downand then lift your foot off the pedal.

The pedal goes back a little.

4. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The adjustment is completed, and the unitreturns to the play mode.

• The position of the pedal in step 3 determines theon/off switching point. If you want the pedal toperform on/off switching with a lighter touch, setthe pedal to a somewhat higher position.

• If the indication "ERROR" appears, return to step2 and repeat the procedure.

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By assigning rhythm patterns to patches, youcan have the rhythm change in sync with thepatches.

1. In play mode, select the patch towhich you want to assign a rhythmpattern, and press the [EDIT] key.

2. Use the MODULE [E]/[R] keys toselect the TOTAL module.

3. Press the [EDIT] key once more.

The [EDIT] key lights up in green. You cannow use parameter knob 1 to select the rhythmpattern to assign to the patch.

4. Use parameter knob 1 to select thedesired rhythm pattern.

The pattern name appears on the display. Youcan play the pattern by pressing the [R/P] key.

Depending on the rhythm pattern type selectedhere (intro, ending, other), the pattern playbackoperation when switching patches will differ.

5. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key tostore the patch.

Assign other rhythm patterns to other patches inthe same way.

6. When all patches have been prepared,press the [PATCH SYNC] key so thatthe LED of the key is lit.

When the [PATCH SYNC] key is set to ON,patches and rhythm patterns are switched insync.

When the [PATCH SYNC] key is set to OFF, therhythm pattern assignment to the patches has noeffect.

7. Call up the patch to which the desiredrhythm pattern was assigned.

When the [PATCH SYNC] key is set to ON, theoperation when switching patches depends onthe type of rhythm pattern that has beenassigned.

● Intro rhythm pattern (INTRO 1 – 9) When a patch is switched, rhythm pattern playstarts automatically. The pattern continues toplay until the [R/P] key is pressed or until youswitch to another patch.

● Ending rhythm pattern (ENDING 1 – 6) After switching a patch, rhythm pattern playbegins if you press the [R/P] key. The patternautomatically stops at the end of the pattern.

● Other rhythm pattern After switching a patch, rhythm pattern playbegins if you press the [R/P] key. The patterncontinues to play until the [R/P]key is pressedagain or until you switch to another patch.

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The patches of the 708II can contain not only information about effect type and parametersettings but also about rhythm patterns and samples stored on a SmartMedia card. Usingthis capability, you can quickly switch rhythm patterns on the fly, or you can have the samesample play every time you call up a certain patch.

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8. Press the [R/P] key.

The rhythm pattern of the patch selected in step7 starts to play. (If an intro type pattern has beenassigned, playback starts when the patch isswitched in step 7.)

9. If necessary, use parameter knobs 2and 3 to adjust the tempo and volumeof the pattern.

Also when the [PATCH SYNC] key is ON,parameter knobs 2 and 3 can be used to adjustthe tempo and volume for all patterns. (Ifdesired, you can also use parameter knob 1 toswitch to manual operation of the pattern.)

10. Switch the patch.

When you switch the patch while a rhythmpattern is playing, the pattern continues to playuntil the end of the current measure and thenswitches to the pattern that is assigned to thenew patch.

Switch to other patches in the same way.

11. To stop rhythm pattern playback,press the [R/P] key.

If an ending pattern is assigned to a patch, thepattern will play when switching to the patch,and then stop.

12. Press the [PATCH SYNC] key so thatthe LED of the key is out.

By assigning a sample stored on SmartMediacard to a patch, you can have the sample playevery time you select the patch.

1. Insert the SmartMedia card into the708II and sample the phrase or sourcematerial that you want to use.

2. In play mode, select the patch towhich you want to assign a sample,and press the [EDIT] key.

3. Use the MODULE [E]/[R] keys toselect the TOTAL module.

The "PATLVL" (patch level) parameter appearson the display.

4. Press the [EDIT] key twice.

The [EDIT] key lights up in orange. You cannow use parameter knobs 1 – 3 to control thefollowing functions.

For details regarding playback mode, see p. 14.

5. Use parameter knobs 1 – 3 to selectthe sample number, playback method,and playback level.

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Lit

Parameter knob 2Selects the sample playback method (n1, n2, P2, n4, P4).

Parameter knob 1Selects the number of the sample on the SmartMedia card.

Parameter knob 3Sets the sample playback level (0 – 30).

Assigning a sample to apatch

Rhythmpattern

Patch

Switch to pattern of patch B

Switch to patch B

Pattern of patch A

Patch A Patch B

Pattern of patch A

Pattern of patch B

Pattern of patch B

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If you want to check out the sample, press the[SAMPLER] key to activate the sampler mode,and press the [W] foot switch to play thecurrently selected sample.

6. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key tostore the patch.

Assign other samples to other patches in thesame way.

7. When all patches have been prepared,select a patch in play mode to which asample was assigned.

8. Press the [SAMPLER] key to activatethe sampler mode.

For a patch where the expression pedal isassigned to SAMPLER, you can also push theexpression pedal fully down to set the samplerfunction to ON.

9. Press the [W] foot switch.

The sample assigned to the patch is played.

10. Use the MODULE [E]/[R] keys, and[W] foot switches to control play/stop/rewind/fast-forward.

11. Press the [SAMPLER] key to turn thesampler mode off.

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A SmartMedia card inserted in the 708II can hold up to five groups of patches and 60samples. This section describes the utility mode that provides various SmartMedia cardrelated functions.

The steps for various utility mode functions aresimilar, as described below.

1. Verify that a SmartMedia card isinserted in the card slot.

When a SmartMedia card is inserted, the[SMART MEDIA] LED is lit. (For informationon how to insert a SmartMedia card, see p. 6.)

2. In play mode, press the [UTILITY] key.

The 708II enters the utility mode. Theindication "LOAD" appears on the display.

3. Use the TYPE [W]/[Q] keys to call upthe desired function.

The utility mode comprises the followingfunctions.

● LOAD (Load patch) Loads a single patch stored on a SmartMediacard into the memory of the unit (USER group).

● SAVE (Save patch) Stores a single patch from the memory of theunit (USER group) on a SmartMedia card.

● ALLOAD (Load patch group) Loads an entire patch group stored on aSmartMedia card into the memory of theunit (USER group).

● ALSAVE (Save patch group) Stores all patches of the USER group from thememory of the unit on a SmartMedia card.

● P DEL (Delete patch group) Deletes a patch group stored on a SmartMedia card.

● SP DEL (Delete sample) Deletes a sample stored on a SmartMediacard.

● FORMAT Formats a SmartMedia card card.

LOAD

Basic utility mode operationsteps

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4. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The setting screen for the function selected instep 3 appears.

The subsequent steps depend on the selectedfunction. For details, see the respective sections.

Storing a single patch on aSmartMedia card

You can store a single patch from the internalmemory of the 708II on a SmartMedia card.

1. In play mode, select the patch frominternal memory that you want tostore.

A patch that is currently being edited cannot bestored on the SmartMedia card. You must storethe patch in internal memory first.

2. Activate utility mode and select"SAVE". Then press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The indication "GROUP" appears on thedisplay, and the [BANK/PATCH] indicatorshows the group number (1 – 5) for storing. If a"*" is shown after "GROUP", there are patchesstored in that group.

3. Use the TYPE [W]/[Q] keys to selectthe patch group (1 – 5) for storing, andthen press the [STORE/EXECUTE]key.

One SmartMedia card can hold up to five patchgroups (with 60 patches per group). Pressing the[STORE/EXECUTE] key confirms the storetarget group. The indication "SAVE" appears onthe display, and the [BANK/PATCH] indicatorshows the store target bank (A – F) and patchnumber (0 – 9).

4. Use the TYPE [W ]/[Q ] keys and[W]/[Q] foot switches to select thedesired bank (A – F) and patchnumber (0 – 9) in the patch group.

5. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The indication "SURE?" appears on the display.

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

The single patch is stored on the SmartMediacard. When the process is completed, the unitreverts to play mode.

If you press the [CANCEL/EXIT] key insteadof the [STORE/EXECUTE] key, the storeoperation is canceled.

• Any patch that is present in the target location onthe SmartMedia card will be overwritten. Takecare not to accidentally overwrite a patch thatyou want to keep.

• Never insert or remove the SmartMedia cardwhile power to the unit is turned on. Otherwise alldata on the card may be lost.

• If the target group is empty, all patches of theUSER group are stored.

Loading a single patch from aSmartMedia card

You can load a single patch from a SmartMediacard into the internal memory of the 708II.

1. In play mode, select the patch ininternal memory into which you wantto load the patch.

2. Activate utility mode and select"LOAD". Then press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The indication "GROUP" appears on thedisplay, and the [BANK/PATCH] indicatorshows the group number (1 – 5) from which toload.

3. Use the TYPE [W]/[Q] keys to selectthe patch group (1 – 5) on theSmartMedia card from which to load,and then press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The indication "LOAD" appears on the display,

NOTE

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and the [BANK/PATCH] indicator shows theload source bank (A – F) and patch number (0 –9).

4. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The indication "SURE?" appears on the display.

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

The single patch is loaded from the SmartMediacard into the memory of the unit. When theprocess is completed, the unit reverts to playmode.

If you press the [CANCEL/EXIT] key insteadof the [STORE/EXECUTE] key, the loadoperation is canceled.

• Any patch that is present in the target locationwill be overwritten. Take care not to accidentallyoverwrite a patch that you want to keep.

• Never insert or remove the SmartMedia cardwhile power to the unit is turned on. Otherwise alldata on the card may be lost.

Storing a group on a SmartMediacard

You can store the USER group of the 708II on aSmartMedia card as a patch group.

1. In utility mode, select "ALSAVE" andpress the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The indication "GROUP" appears on thedisplay, and the [BANK/PATCH] indicatorshows the group number (1 – 5) for storing.

2. Use the TYPE [W]/[Q] keys to selectthe patch group (1 – 5) for storing, andthen press the [STORE/EXECUTE]key.

The indication "SURE?" appears on the display.

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

The entire USER group of the 708II is stored onthe SmartMedia card. When the process iscompleted, the unit reverts to play mode.

If you press the [CANCEL/EXIT] key insteadof the [STORE/EXECUTE] key, the storeoperation is canceled.

Any patch group that was stored on theSmartMedia card in that position wil l beoverwritten. Be careful not to overwrite a groupthat you wish to keep.

Loading a group from aSmartMedia card

You can load a patch group stored on aSmartMedia card into the memory of the unit.

1. In utility mode, select "ALLOAD" andpress the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The indication "GROUP" appears on thedisplay, and the [BANK/PATCH] indicatorshows the group number (1 – 5) for loading.

2. Use the TYPE [W]/[Q] keys to selectthe patch group (1 – 5) for loading,and then press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The indication "SURE?" appears on the display.

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

The entire selected patch group is loaded fromthe SmartMedia card into the USER group ofthe 708II. When the process is completed, theunit reverts to play mode.

If you press the [CANCEL/EXIT] key insteadof the [STORE/EXECUTE] key, the loadoperation is canceled.

All patches currently stored in the USER group ofthe unit will be overwritten. Take care not toaccidentally overwrite patches that you want tokeep.

NOTE

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Deleting a group from aSmartMedia card

You can delete any group stored on aSmartMedia card.

1. In utility mode, select "P DEL" andpress the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The display shows "GROUP" and the[BANK/PATCH] indicator shows the groupnumber (1 – 5) for deleting.

2. Use the TYPE [W]/[Q] keys to selectthe patch group (1 – 5) for deleting.

3. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The indication "SURE?" appears on the display.

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

The entire selected patch group is deleted fromthe SmartMedia card. When the process iscompleted, the unit reverts to play mode.

If you press the [CANCEL/EXIT] key insteadof the [STORE/EXECUTE] key, the deleteoperation is canceled.

A deleted group cannot be restored. Take carenot to accidentally delete a group that you wantto keep.

Deleting a sample from aSmartMedia card

You can delete any sample that was stored on aSmartMedia card while using the samplerfunction.

No special steps must be performed by the userfor storing samples on a SmartMedia card.Samples are stored automatically when theSmartMedia card is inserted and the samplerfunction is used.

1. In utility mode, select "SP DEL" andpress the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The indication "SP NO" appears on the display,and the [BANK/PATCH] indicator shows thesample number (1 – 60) for deleting.

2. Use the TYPE [W]/[Q] keys to selectthe sample to erase from theSmartMedia card.

3. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The indication "SURE?" appears on the display.

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

The selected sample is deleted from theSmartMedia card. When the process iscompleted, the unit reverts to play mode.

If you press the [CANCEL/EXIT] key insteadof the [STORE/EXECUTE] key, the deleteoperation is canceled.

A deleted sample cannot be restored. Take carenot to accidentally delete a sample that you wantto keep.

Formatting a SmartMedia card

"Formatting" is the process of preparing amedium such as SmartMedia card for readingand writing data. Before an off-the-shelfSmartMedia card can be used in the 708II, itmust first be formatted in the unit.

1. In utility mode, select "FORMAT" andpress the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The indication "EXEC?" appears on the display.

2. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] keyonce more.

The indication "SURE?" appears on the display.

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NOTE

NOTE

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

The formatting process starts. When the processis completed, the unit reverts to play mode. If you press the [CANCEL/EXIT] key insteadof the [STORE/EXECUTE] key, the formattingoperation is canceled.

Formatting erases all data that may be present onthe SmartMedia card. Take care not toaccidentally format a card which already containsdata that you want to keep.

SmartMedia card error messages

While using a SmartMedia card, one of thefollowing error indications may appear. Themeaning is explained below.

● [SMART MEDIA] LED does not light • A SmartMedia card with a capacity of less

than 8 MB may have been inserted. • The SmartMedia card may not have been

inserted fully.

● ERROR • The card was removed or inserted (during

sampler operation). • The card was removed (in utility mode).

● WP ERR A write protect seal is attached to theSmartMedia card. This prevents writing tothe card.

● FULL There is not enough free capacity on theSmartMedia card.

● NODATA • There are no sampler data (during sampler

operation). • There are no patch data or sampler data (in

utility mode). ● NO USR

Loading cannot be performed, because theload target is not the USER group (in utilitymode).

● NO CARD SmartMedia card is not inserted.

● CD ERR The card is defective, not inserted correctly,or not properly formatted.

The patches in the USER group can bereturned to the original condition at anytime, even if you have changed them.

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All Initialize/Factory Recall

The All Initialize function returns all patches in the USER group to the default condition.Factory Recall can be used to reset only specific patches in the USER group to the defaultsettings.

1. Turn power to the 708II on while pressing the [STORE/EXECUTE] key.

The indication "ALINIT" appears on the display.

● To perform All Initialize, proceed to step 2.

● To perform Factory Recall, use the TYPE[W]/[Q] keys and [W]/[Q] foot switches toselect the patch that you want to return to thefactory default condition.

2. Press the [STORE/EXECUTE] keyonce more.

All Initialize or Factory Recall is carried out. IfAll Initialize was carried out, the unitautomatically returns to the play mode.

The contents of patches stored by the user willbe lost when the defaults are restored. To cancelAll Initialize/Factory Recall, press the[CANCEL/EXIT] key before step 2.

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EffectTypesand

Param

eters

In this section, all effect types and parameters of the modules in the 708II are explained.(Parameters with the same name and function that are used in several effects are explainedonly the first time.) The symbol indicates a parameter that is assigned to the expressionpedal and can be changed by moving the pedal (→ p. 23). The symbols – indicatethe parameters that can be controlled by parameter knobs 1 – 3 in play mode.

PICKUP SELECTOR Module

DRIVE Module

PICKUP PS, AC

Adjusts the input sensitivity. For passive pickups, select

"PS". For active pickups and pickups with very high output,select "AC".

Parameter 1

PICKUP SELECTORTYPE 1

This module adjusts the input sensitivity for optimum matching with the type of pickup used by the electric bass. Thismodule has only one effect.

Vintage sound of a built-in tube amp.

Clean sound of a "flip-top" tube amp.

Clean sound of a tube amp with class A/B power stage.

High output British stack amp sound.

Bass amp sound with groove feeling for slap and tappingstyle playing.

Sound of bass amp with aluminum cone speaker.

Bass amp sound for British rock.

Immensely popular tube stack amp sound.

Fuzz style drive amp sound. * Parameters for TYPE 1 - 3 are the same.

GAIN 1 – 30

Adjusts signal input gain.

TONE 0 – 10

Adjusts tone.

LEVEL 1 – 8

Adjusts signal level after passing module.

Compressor with little tone variation.

Universal type compressor that suppresses level peaks foruniformity. * Parameters for LR-CMP and COMP are the same.

SENS 1 – 30

Adjusts compressor sensitivity.

TONE 0 – 10

LEVEL 1 – 8

Peak-suppressing limiter.

THRESH 1 – 30

Adjusts reference level for limiter operation.

TONE 0 – 10

LEVEL 1 – 8

This equalizer effect divides the signal into two bands(high/low) and allows free adjustment of mixing balance.

HL-BAL 0– 30

Adjusts mixing balance between high and low band.

FREQ 1– 10

Adjusts crossover frequency between high and lowfrequency bands.

LEVEL 1 – 8

This is an 8-band equalizer. There are three pages withparameters. Use the [EDIT] key to switch between pages.

■PAGE 150Hz -12 – 0 – 12Parameter 1

8EQSTANDARD

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

SPLITCLASSICEQ (Equalizer) TYPE 5

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

LIMITMODERN

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

COMPSTANDARD

LR-CMPCLASSICCOMP/LIMIT (Compressor/Limiter) TYPE 4

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

AC DRVMODERN

APG SVSTANDARD

MS DRVCLASSICROCK AMPTYPE 3

HRTKMODERN

SWSTANDARD

TECLASSICBRIGHT AMPTYPE 2

BG BSMODERN

APG 15STANDARD

FDR BSCLASSICFAT AMPTYPE 1

This module comprises 33 types of amp modeling and bass guitar effects. The [DRIVE] knob allows choosing the amplifieror compact effect type, and the [DRIVE VARIATION] key allows choosing the tone or distortion variation.

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125Hz -12 – 0 – 12

250Hz -12 – 0 – 12

■PAGE 2500Hz -12 – 0 – 12

1000Hz -12 – 0 – 12

2000Hz -12 – 0 – 12

■PAGE 34000Hz -12 – 0 – 12

8000Hz -12 – 0 – 12

Adjusts boost/cut in respective frequency range.

LEVEL 1 – 8

This equalizer effect divides the signal into three bands(high/mid/low) and allows free adjustment of mixingbalance. There are two pages with parameters. Use the[EDIT] key to switch between pages.

■PAGE 1HIGH oF, -12 – 0 – 12

MID oF, -12 – 0 – 12

LOW oF, -12 – 0 – 12

Adjusts boost/cut in respective frequency range.

■PAGE 2FREQ L 5 – 8.0, 0.0

(5=50Hz, 8.0=8kHz, 0.0=10kHz)Adjusts crossover frequency between low and midfrequency bands.

FREQ H 5 – 8.0, 0.0

Adjusts crossover frequency between mid and highfrequency bands.

LEVEL 1 – 8

This enhancer stresses a particular frequency range. Therange is different for the several variations. * Parameters for TYPE 6 variations are the same.

MIX 0 – 30

Adjusts enhancer intensity.

FREQ 1 – 10

Adjusts frequency to be enhanced.

LEVEL 1 – 8

This effect is a combination of compressor and enhancer,tuned to achieve a fat lower midrange sound.

This effect is a combination of compressor and enhancer. * Parameters for FATCLN and FLTCLN variations are the

same.

COMP oF, 1 – 30

Adjusts compressor sensitivity.

ENHANC oF, 1 – 10

Adjusts enhancer intensity.

LEVEL 1 – 8

This effect is a combination of limiter and enhancer,tuned to achieve a lean midrange sound.

LIMIT oF, 1 – 30

Adjusts limiter sensitivity.

ENHANC oF, 1 – 10

LEVEL 1 – 8

Standard booster sound.

Standard overdrive sound.

Modern overdrive sound.

Fuzz sound with strong distortion.

Standard distortion sound.

Overdrive sound suitable for heavy metal. * Parameters for TYPE 8 and 9 variations are the same.

GAIN 1 – 30

BAL 0 – 10

Adjusts mixing balance of direct sound and effect sound.

LEVEL 1 – 8

Combination of octaver and fuzz sound.

GAIN 1 – 30

OCTMIX 0 – 30

Adjusts mixing balance of direct sound and 1-octave lowersound.

LEVEL 1 – 8

Combination of compressor and octaver.

COMP oF, 1 – 30

Adjusts compressor sensitivity.

OCTMIX 0 – 30

LEVEL 1 – 8

Combination of enhancer and octaver.

ENHANC oF, 1 – 10

OCTMIX 0 – 30

LEVEL 1 – 8

Vintage bass sound effect. There are two pages withparameters. Use the [EDIT] key to switch between pages.

■PAGE 1DECAY 1 – 30

Adjusts tone variation speed. Parameter 1

V-SYNCLASSICBASS SYNTH (Bass Synthesizer)TYPE 11

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

OCTENHMODERN

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

CMPOCTSTANDARD

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

OCTFUZCLASSIC

OCTAVE (Octaver) TYPE 10

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

THRASHMODERN

DISTSTANDARD

FUZZCLASSIC

DIST/FUZZ (Distortion/Fuzz) TYPE 9

SP ODMODERN

ODSTANDARD

BOOSTCLASSICOVERDRIVETYPE 8

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

SHPCLNMODERN

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

FITCLNSTANDARD

FATCLNCLASSICCLEANTYPE 7

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

HI-ENHMODERNBP-ENHSTANDARDLO-ENHCLASSIC

ENHANCE (Enhancer)TYPE 6

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

ISOLTRMODERNParameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

Parameter 3

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RESO 0 – 10

Adjusts special sound character resonance depth.

BAL 0 – 30

Adjusts mixing balance of direct sound and synthesizersound.

■PAGE 2SENS 1 – 16

Adjusts trigger detection sensitivity.

TONE 0 – 10

LEVEL 1 – 8

ZOOM standard bass synthesizer sound. There are twopages with parameters. Use the [EDIT] key to switchbetween pages.

■PAGE 1VARI 1 – 4

Selects synthesizer variation.

SENS 1 – 16

BAL 0 – 30

■PAGE 2EQ HI -12 – 0 – 12

Adjusts boost/cut in high frequency range.

EQ LOW -12 – 0 – 12

Adjusts boost/cut in low frequency range.

LEVEL 1 – 8

This effect simulates a talking modulator emphasizingvowels. There are two pages with parameters. Use the[EDIT] key to switch between pages.

■PAGE 1VARI iA, UE, UA, oA

Selects vowel variation.

DECAY 1 – 30

BAL 0 – 30

■PAGE 2EQ HI -12 – 0 – 12

EQ LOW -12 – 0 – 12

LEVEL 1 – 8Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

SYNTLKMODERN

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

STDSYNSTANDARD

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

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eters

EQ (Equalizer) Module

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

CABINET Module

This is a 4-band equalizer. There is only one effect, with two pages of parameters. Use the [EDIT] key to switch betweenpages.

■ PAGE 1HIGH -12 – 0 – 12

HI-MID -12 – 0 – 12

LO-MID -12 – 0 – 12

■ PAGE 2LOW -12 – 0 – 12

Adjusts boost/cut in respective frequency range.

LEVEL 1 – 8Parameter 2

Parameter 1

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

The original noise reduction developed by ZOOM cutsnoise during performance pauses without impairing soundquality.

Vintage type noise gate with distinctive closure characteristics. * Parameters for TYPE 1 and 2 variations are the same.

1 – 8Adjusts sensitivity. Set the value for maximum noisereduction without producing an unnatural cut of theinstrument sound.

Parameter 1

D GATE TYPE 2ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) TYPE 1

This module serves for cutting noise during play pauses. It offers a choice of noise reduction that lowers only noise and anoise gate that cuts the sound off completely when there is no instrument signal.

Simulates a small amp cabinet.

Simulates a conventional combo amp cabinet.

Simulates a bright combo amp cabinet.

Simulates a stack amp cabinet. * Parameters for TYPE 1 - 4 are the same.

DEPTH 0 – 10

Adjusts the intensity of the cabinet effect. Parameter 1

STK (Stack) TYPE 4

BR CMB (Bright Combo) TYPE 3

CMB (Combo) TYPE 2

BOX TYPE 1

Simulates the sound of a speaker cabinet.

When the BASS SYNTH effect is selected, the EQ, ZNR, and CABINET modules cannot beused. (They are automatically set to OFF.) NOTE

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Adds vibration and spaciousness to the sound.

Simulates the warm sound of a vintage effect. * Parameters for TYPE 1 and 2 variations are the same.

DEPTH 0 – 10

Adjusts modulation intensity.

RATE (V-CHO) 1 – 30

Adjusts modulation speed.

MIX (CHORUS) 0 – 30

Adjusts mixing balance of direct sound and effect sound.

Produces a unique, undulating sound.

DEPTH 0 – 10

RATE 1 – 30

FB -10 – 0 – 10

Adjusts feedback ratio. Higher values in positive or negativedirection result in stronger characteristics.

Produces a swooshing sound.

POSI AF, bF

Selects connection point of MOD module. (AF: after CABINETmodule; bF: before DRIVE module)

RATE 1 – 30

COLOR 1 – 4

Selects sound character.

Periodically varies the level of the sound.

DEPTH 0 – 10

RATE 1 – 30

CLIP 0 – 10

Adjusts modulation waveform clip. Larger values result inmore intense modulation.

This stereo panning effect periodically moves the soundback and forth between right and left when two amplifiersare used. When one amplifier is used, the effect is atremolo effect.

WIDTH 0 – 10

Adjusts effect width.

RATE 1 – 30

CLIP 0 – 10

This effect gives an automatically varying wah sound thatdepends on the picking intensity.

POSI AF, Ar, bF, br

Selects connection sequence of DRIVE module and MODmodule, and the wah sound character. • AF: DRIVE →MOD module. Fat wah.• Ar: DRIVE →MOD module. Pronounced wah. • bF: MOD →DRIVE module. Fat wah. • br: MOD →DRIVE module. Pronounced wah.

SENS -10 – -1, 1 – 10

Adjusts wah sensitivity. Negative values result in downwardwah.

DIRMIX 0 – 10

Adjusts mixing balance of direct sound and effect sound.

This effect lets you control wah with the expression pedal.

POSI AF, Ar, bF, br

Selects connection sequence of DRIVE module and MODmodule, and the wah sound character. (For details, seeTYPE 7 A-WAH.)

FREQ 1 – 10

Adjusts wah effect center frequency.

DIRMIX 0 – 10

This is a special effect with step-like filter characteristics.

DEPTH 0 – 10

RATE 1 – 30

RESO 0 – 10

Adjusts wah effect intensity.

This is a pitch shifter with a range of 2 octave up and 1octaves down.

SHIFT -12 – 1, dt, 1 – 12, 24

Sets the pitch shift amount. The "dt" setting results in adetune effect.

TONE 0 – 10

BAL 0 – 30

This effect lets you vary the pitch in real time, using theexpression pedal.

TYPE 1 – 16

Selects the pedal pitch type. Depending on the type, thepitch differs when pushing the pedal down or when raisingit.

Parameter 1

P-PIT (Pedal Pitch) TYPE 11

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

PITCH (Pitch Shifter) TYPE 10

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

STEPTYPE 9

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

P-WAH (Pedal Wah) TYPE 8

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

A-WAH (Auto Wah) TYPE 7

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

A-PAN (Auto-Pan) TYPE 6

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

TREMOL (Tremolo) TYPE 5

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

PHASE (Phaser) TYPE 4

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

FLANGE (Flanger) TYPE 3

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

V-CHO (Vintage Chorus) TYPE 2

CHORUS TYPE 1

EffectTypesand

Param

eters

MODULATION Module This module contains modulation type effects such as chorus and flanger, effects that drastically change the sound suchas a ring modulator, and pitch altering effects such as pitch shift and vibrato.

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TONE 0 – 10

Produces a metallic sound.

POSI AF, bF

Selects connection point of MOD module. (AF: afterCABINET module; bF: before DRIVE module)

RATE 1 – 30

Sets frequency for ring modulation effect. The tone changes depending on the frequency setting.

BAL 0 – 30

This effect produces a gradual attack sound.

POSI AF, bF

Selects connection point of MOD module. (AF: afterCABINET module; bF: before DRIVE module)

TIME 1 – 30

Adjusts attack speed.

CURVE 1 – 10

Adjusts attack curve.

This effect simulates the sound of a fretless bass. Theeffect should be used only when playing single notes.

SENS 1 – 16

Adjusts trigger sensitivity.

ATTACK 1 – 10

Adjusts attack speed.

SINK 1 – 10

Adjusts sound variation range for picking.

Delay effect with a delay time of up to 500 milliseconds.

Delay effect with soft tape echo sound. * Parameters for TYPE 15 and 16 variations are the same.

TIME (ECHO) 1 – 50

Adjusts delay time.

FB 0 – 10

Adjusts number of repeat cycles (feedback) for delay sound.

MIX (DELAY) 0 – 30

Adjusts effect sound level.

This delay effect varies the delay time according to thepicking intensity.

SENS 1 – 50

Adjusts effect sensitivity.

FB -10 – 0 – 10

BAL 0 – 30

This is a combined tremolo and chorus effect.

TRMRAT 1 – 30

Adjusts tremolo speed.

CHORAT 1 – 30

Adjusts modulation speed of chorus effect.

CHOMIX 0 – 30

Adjusts chorus sound level.

This is a combined ring modulator and vibrato effect.

RINRAT 1 – 30

Adjusts ring modulation effect frequency.

VIBRAT 1 – 30

Adjusts vibrato effect speed.

VIBDEP 0 – 10

Adjusts vibrato effect depth.

This is an automatic vibrato effect.

DEPTH 0 – 10

RATE 1 – 30

BAL 0 – 30Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

VIBE (Vibrato) TYPE 20

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

RINVIB (Ring Modulator + Vibrato) TYPE 19

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

TRMCHO (Tremolo + Chorus)TYPE 18

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

T-TRIP (Time Trip) TYPE 17

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

ECHOTYPE 16

DELAY TYPE 15

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

DEFRET TYPE 14

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

SLOW-A (Slow Attack) TYPE 13

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

RING-M (Ring Modulator) TYPE 12

Parameter 2

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0 cent +1 octave

0 cent -1 octave

-1 octave + DRY +1 octave + DRY -700 cent + DRY 500 cent + DRY

-∞ (0 Hz) + DRY +1 octave

-∞ (0 Hz) + DRY +1 octave + DRY

Original sound only -100 cent

Detune + DRY DOUBLING

+1 octave 0 cent

-1 octave0 cent

+1 octave + DRY -1 octave + DRY 500 cent + DRY -700 cent + DRY

+1 octave -∞ (0 Hz) + DRY +1 octave + DRY -∞ (0 Hz) + DRY

Pedal minimum value

Pedal maximum value

P-PITTYPE

DLY/REV (Delay/Reverb) Module This module comprises various spatial effects including delay and reverb.

This is a reverb effect which simulates the acoustics of aconcert hall.

This is a reverb effect which simulates the acoustics of aroom.

ROOM (Room Reverb) TYPE 2HALL (Hall Reverb) TYPE 1

EffectTypesand

Param

eters

ZOOM 708II BASS38

This is a reverb effect which simulates a spring typereverb machine. * Parameters for TYPE 1 - 3 are the same.

TIME 1 – 30

Adjusts reverb duration (reverb time).

TONE 0 – 10

Adjusts effect tone.

MIX 0 – 30

Adjusts reverb sound mix.

This is a monaural delay with a duration of up to 1.5seconds.

When two amplifiers are used, this serves as a ping-pongdelay effect with a duration of up to 1.5 seconds. Whenone amplifier is used, the effect is a mono delay. * Parameters for TYPE 4 and 5 are the same.

TIME 1 – 99, 1.0 – 1.5

Adjusts delay time from 10 ms to 990 ms in 10-ms steps (1 -99), and over 1 second in 100-ms steps (1.0 - 1.5).

FB 0 – 10

Adjusts number of repeat cycles (feedback) for delay sound.

MIX 0 – 30

Adjusts delay sound level.

This is a combined delay and hall reverb effect.

This is a combined delay and room reverb effect. * Parameters for DLYHAL and DLYROM are the same.

DLYTIM 1 – 50

Adjusts delay time in 10-ms steps.

DLYMIX 0 – 15

Adjusts delay sound mix.

REVMIX 0 – 15

Adjusts reverb sound mix.

This is a hold delay effect that lets you record a phrase ofup to 2 seconds during a performance and play it backrepeatedly. When "Mn" (Manual) is selected and a foot switch ispressed, recording is carried out until the switch ispressed again or until 2 seconds have elapsed.

TIME 1 – 99, 1.0 – 2.0, Mn

Adjusts recording time from 10 ms to 990 ms in 10-ms steps(1 - 99), and from 1.0 to 2.0 seconds in 100-ms steps (1.0 -2.0). When "Mn" (Manual) is selected, recording is carriedout for as long as a foot switch is depressed (up to themaximum of 2 seconds).

MODE nL, So, rS

Selects playback mode for recorded phrase. • nL (Normal): Normal direction playback • So (Sound-on-sound): Recorded contents are played back

repeatedly to create an overlay. • rS (Reverse): Reverse direction playback

MIX 0 – 30

Adjusts effect sound mix. Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

HLDDLY (Hold Delay) TYPE 8

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

DLYROM (Delay + Room Reverb) TYPE 7

DLYHAL (Delay + Hall Reverb) TYPE 6

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

PP-DLY (Ping-Pong Delay) TYPE 5

MN-DLY (Mono delay) TYPE 4

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

SPRING (Spring Reverb) TYPE 3

TOTAL ModuleThe TOTAL module is not an independent effect module. Rather it serves to set parameters that affect all patches or theentire 708II. There are three pages with parameters. Use the [EDIT] key to switch between pages.

■ PAGE 1PATLVL 1 – 30

Sets final patch level. A setting of 25 means that input signaland output signal levels are equal.

Specifies input position.

Selects a character. Parameter knobs 2 and 3 let you input or edit a patch name.Knob 2 specifies the character input position, and knob 3selects the alphanumeric character to be input at thatposition.

■ PAGE 2PTN Pattern name

Selects rhythm pattern to be assigned to a patch. For detailson how to assign rhythm patterns to a patch, see p. 26.

PDLMIN 0 – 10

Sets minimum parameter value when expression pedal isfully raised.

PDLMAX 0 – 10

Sets maximum parameter value when expression pedal isfully lowered. For details on how to set the pedal range for each patch, seep. 23.

■ PAGE 3SP NO 1 – 60

Selects a sample to assign to a patch. For details on how toassign a sample to a patch, see p. 27.

SPMODE n1, n2, P2, n4, P4

Selects the sample playback mode, as follows. • n1 Normal speed playback • n2 Half tempo, half pitch playback • P2 Half tempo, normal pitch playback • n4 Quarter tempo, quarter pitch playback • P4 Quarter tempo, normal pitch playback

SP LVL 0 – 30

Adjusts sample playback level. Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

Parameter 3

Parameter 2

Parameter 1

EffectTypesand

Param

eters

ZOOM 708II BASS 39

■ No sound, or very low volume

• Is the correct AC adapter connected, and the powerswitch set to ON?Refer to "Getting Connected" on page 7 and turn thepower on.

• Are [INPUT] jack and [OUTPUT/PHONES] jackconnected correctly to the instrument and amplifier?Refer to "Getting Connected" on page 7 and establishcorrect connections. Check volume settings atinstrument and amplifier.

• Is the shielded cable defective?Try replacing the cable.

• Is 708II set to mute condition?Cancel the mute condition.

• Is [OUTPUT] knob turned down?Set knob to suitable position.

• Is expression pedal raised?For some patches, the expression pedal controls thevolume. Set it to a suitable position.

• Is the PICKUP SELECTOR module set correctly,according to the pickup type of the bass guitar?

■ Cannot record from [AUX IN] jack Is input source set to "BASS"? Set it to "AUX".

■ Sound is unnaturally distorted • Is the PICKUP SELECTOR module set correctly,

according to the pickup type of the bass guitar?

• Adjust LEVEL parameters of modules, and GAINparameter of DRIVE module.

■ High noise levels • Adjust ZNR parameter. If problem persists, try

reducing GAIN. • Is the PICKUP SELECTOR module set correctly,

according to the pickup type of the bass guitar?

■ Cannot play rhythm pattern or volume isvery low

• Is rhythm volume set to low value?Adjust parameter knob 3 to obtain suitable volume.

■ Expression pedal on/off switching does notwork properly.

• Try the procedure described in "Adjusting theExpression Pedal" on page 25.

■ SmartMedia card cannot be used

• Is [SMART MEDIA] LED lit?Turn unit off and check whether SmartMedia card isinserted properly.

• Is correct SmartMedia card used?The 708II can use SmartMedia cards with a capacityfrom 16 to 128 MB (designed for 3.3V).

• Has SmartMedia card been formatted?Be sure to format the SmartMedia card in the 708IIbefore use, as described on page 31.

Troubleshooting/S

pecifications

Troubleshooting

Specifications ◆ Effect Programs 69 types

◆ Effect Modules 7 modules

◆ Sampler Function Maximum recording duration 6seconds (without SmartMedia)

16-bit linear record/playback

(MOD and REV modules aretemporarily turned off whensampler function is used)

◆ Patch Memory USER: 6 banks x 10 = 60(rewritable, with store)

PRESET: 6 banks x 10 = 60

Total 120 patches

◆ Sampling Frequency 31.25 kHz

◆ A/D Conversion 20-bit, 64-times oversampling

◆ D/A Conversion 20-bit, 8-times oversampling

◆ Input Bass input: standard monophone jack (nominal inputlevel -20 dBm, inputimpedance 500 kilohms)

AUX IN: miniature stereophone jack (nominal inputlevel - 20 dBm, inputimpedance 20 kilohms)

◆ Output Combined line/headphoneoutput

Standard stereo phone jack(maximum output level = +3dBm with output loadimpedance of 10 kilohms orhigher)

◆ Display 6-position alphanumeric LEDdisplay

2-position 7-segment LEDdisplay

◆ Power Requirements AC adapter (availableseparately)

9 V DC, center minus, 300 mA(ZOOM AD-0006)

Batteries: IEC R6 (size AA) x4

Continuous operation: approx.11 hours (with alkalinebatteries)

◆ External Dimensions 249 mm (W) x 195 mm (D) x57 mm (H)

◆ Weight 860 g (without batteries)

* 0 dBm = 0.775 Vrms * Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Patch List

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708II - 5000-1

Powerful bass sound Clean chorus sound Heavy-bottomed sound with octave fuzz Vintage synthesizer bass sound Solid dynamic sound Funky wah sound Great for rock'n roll to hard rock Bass solo sound with fuzz Lead fretless sound Phase sound with distortion

BANK APatch NAME PEDAL

DEMO

VOLUMECHORUSOCTFUZ[ P-WAH ]P-PITVOLUMEODP-PITVOLUMEPHASE

POWERCHORUSARGUSSYNTHVSHAPUPWAHR'GIGFUZZUPNOFRETVINPHA

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Marcus simulation Jazz rear picking sound Graham sound simulation Stingray sound simulation Stage sound with rich lows Brecker's Lee sound in eighties N.Y. style Sound for chord playing Power compression type classic funk sound Tapping distortion sound Sound for detailed picking and power chords

BANK bPatch NAME PEDAL

ARTIST

VOLUMEROOMVOLUMEVOLUMEHALLVOLUMECHORUSCOMPSP ODFUZZ

MIRRORJACOPGRANDSTNGRYLIVENY80'SCHORDFUNKTAPFLG FZ

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Wah sound for lead playing Bright flanging sound Rock fuzz sound Tremolo bass sound Talk synthesizer sound Attack-based bending sound Classical strings sound Metallic SFX sound Ephemeral SFX sound ZOOM original step sound

BANK CPatch NAME PEDAL

MULTI/SFX

PP-DLYROOMOCTFUZTREMOLROOMDLYHALSLOW-ARING-MT-TRIPSTEP

LEAD-WFLGBRTFZLEADTREMOLSYTALKBENDERSTRINGRINGTIMESTEP

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Smooth sound with soft feeling High-powered slap sound Combination of vibe and ping-pong delay Sound for picking or slap style playing Practical sound for everyone Riff phrase sound with higher-octave component Beat sound for picking Box amp type sound Low-enhanced sound ZOOM original bass synthesizer sound

BANK dPatch NAME PEDAL

LINE

VOLUMEVOLUMEPP-DLYTHRASHVOLUMEPITCHBOOSTMN-DLYLO-ENHSTDSYN

SMOOTHSWPPPVIBEHARDPRACTIR'RIFFPCKBETMIDBOXLOWENHSYNTH

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Simulated VCO modulated by noise Simulated compact overdrive Simulated compact enhancer Sound modeled after combo amp vibrato Drive sound for rock Oct +2 oct sound Progressive sound Great sound for melody picking Midrange-enhanced sound Synthesizer style funk wah sound

BANK EPatch NAME PEDAL

VARIATION

OCTFUZSP ODVOLUMEVIBEAC DRVVOLUMEFLANGEDLYHALAPG 15CMPOCT

NOISYODENHANCJC VIBD-TONE2OCTLDPROGREMELODYMBOOSTFUNK-W

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Simulated American stack amp B-15 sound MS rock sound Simulated British stack amp SW sound Overdrive sound for picking Simulation of amp with aluminum cone speaker Typical APG stack amp sound Simulated BG amp AC drive sound

BANK FPatch NAME PEDAL

MODELING

VOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUMEAC DRV

FDRA-PEGMS DRVTETSWXB-MANHEARTSP SVBGIAC STK

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