All user reviews for the Zoom 707II Guitar

I bought the first one, 8080 at a store because I was dying to have one for my new guitar, and They didnt have any other model available than 8080, which was 24000 Indian Rs, (I also purchased a 503) They werent an exclusive Zoom outlet tough.. I purchased the 707 II about 8 months later, at a cost of 8000 IN rupees, disappointed by the 8080

8080 has a huge variety of sounds. Most unusable though. All the patches need tweaking. The controls are excellent. The pedal response etc is good, the patch switching is better than most. Good beginner/intermediate material.
The 707II is fun to use, tweaking required here too, none of the patches except the acoustic sims are good. For 707II Manual is perfectly legible and comprehendable, AND easy to use.

I like Nothing much about 8080, because it did not come with a power unit, and it always is unreliable. I could not use it for a whole year after purchase, which is why I purchased the 707 II. That was pleasantly different, no troubles for a whole year, about 2 months back the input plug started getting loose( shimmed up on stage :-( ) got it repaired last month, works as good now. The sounds are strictly okay. I am looking at Korg toneworks 1500G soon..That oughta be better. This stuff is absolutely not recomended for live situations. The 8080 has a pathetic manual, theres so many settings that unless you work through most of them, the manual is worthless.

construction for 707II is good, rugged, better than the 707. The 8080 is flimsy, and plastic. I have a carry/protection case built for it. Makes carrying it around cumbersome.

Dont buy the 8080, theres better stuff available for the money. Buy 707II if you are in the 'beginning' category.

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Bought secondhand from Music-Go-Round, a local used gear store I paid about $80.00 total

It has a variety of effects - most are quite good. Phase and Flange are both strong, several of the amp simulations are very accurate. This may be a matter of taste but there are several effects that I would be extremely unlikely to ever use.

It allows personal input to shape the effects to suit your own needs.

It allows use with batteries in addition to plugging into electric mains via an adapter.

It is complex to use not aided by the fact that the manual was most likely written in Japanese and translated badly. Though the company has a website, it is also not thorough or clearly communicative in English. It may be brilliant in Japanese- but I wouldn't know.

It has what seems to me to be a completely extraneous drum machine built into it.
I suppose that might be a plus to another - but It just increased the learning curve on the machine for me.

Although it allows saving bits of music recorded onto flashcards, despite reading the manual I have yet to successfully get it to transfer its stored data to the computer.

It does not allow (or I have not figured out) playing and listening -post effects while sending a pre-effect signal to my recorder. - These are manual issues mostly.


It is ruggedly constructed, has over the past 6 months already survived being dropped, having cords and other gear dropped on it, being taken over as a cat-bed by a kitten and other usual daily -real-world use.

It seems to have remarkably strong battery set-up. 2 sets of batteries in 6 months compares very favorably with my digital camera - which uses a minimum of 1 set per month.


Sturdy, versatile, fairly priced, but with a long learning curve and poor materials to help one to learn.

This has some very nice effects which are combineable

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I bought the Zoom 707 II on the internet from Piedog.com at a cost of £99.00 with a free PSU & Guitar lead, having used the Zoom 505 for some time i decided to upgrade to the 707II

Not being very technically minded i especially liked the pre-set FX, most of the sounds you are ever likly to need are in there and can easily be tweeked by the turning of a couple of knobs without going into the bowels of the thing and getting a brain overload, the sound quality is excellent and the peddle is a lot of fun, it sits comfortably with amatures and proffesionals alike, it is an excellent price without compromising quality, all togather a very impressive bit of kit.

The manual looks like it has been taken straight from einstein's blackboard, fortunatly you only have to use it as a last resort as most of the things your going to want to do are so straight forward and easy a "Chimp" could use it.

At first glance it looks pretty fragile and appears to made out of the same stuff as the 505 unit which i have gleefully abused wickedly over the years so on that basis its really very tough and i have no worries about standing or kneeling on it or even giving it the odd boot as the 505 has suffered many times over the years, so to take all that and more it must be of excellent quality.

If you are considering buying a multi FX peddle then this is the one for you, be you first time buyer or upgrading, its well priced, durable looks cool and sounds great and it would probably do a jig for you if you asked it nicely, what more could you ask for, superb.

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The unit cost 198.00 purchased over the internet. We didn't have a drummer in our band and wanted to add a percussion
to our music.


It has plenty of rythum tracks to choose from. They are adjustable by beats per minute which which is displayed. This makes it easy to keep a record of the settings for each song we play and dial them in easily during performances. The effects are good and also easy to program and retrive.

The rythum tracks turn on and off from a little button and are not controlable from the one of the foot pedals. If they were controlable from the foot pedals it would be easier to use during performances.

Good construction and quality.

This is a very good product for begining and advanced musicians. The effects along with the jam feature are excellent tools for playing alone and with your friends.

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74 modules, 10 simultaneous effects
30 Types of Drive (modlisation amp and speakers) + 3 Types of Acoustic Simulation
120 Patches (60 Zoom / 60 User)
3 Button analog patches edition, volume, battery kit rglage
Expression Pedal (wah, pitch shift, volume, sample, etc.).
Drum Machine Kit (9 intros, for 6, 3 mtronomes, 41 kits rock, reggae, Trash, blues, country, etc.)
Chromatic Tuner
Sampler Function (6 seconds) by default
Patch-Sync Function (patches / sampler / drum kit)
Smart Media card reader 3v3 (optional 16MB 128 MB) to store 16MB of 4 minutes and 60 Patches for chantillonage supplmentaires (a 32MB card rating 16 euros)

AUX mini-jack input (CD, DAT, Stereo, etc) - Jack Standard Instrument
Jack Stro outputs for amp or headphones - output volume adjustable
Power adapter or 4 x AAA provides non 9volts

UTILIZATION

Despite the many opportunities trs, trs rvele use is simple, the manual is clear and french illustrated schmas and many other tables.

The patch is to select a vanglique simplicity and modification / Fast Fashion also, big news can be attributed a patch kit and a battery rgler volume gnral This allows the select to Get You Started without directly intervening in the case.
The pedals of expression is more efficient and CONTRL Settings, the tuner is prcis trs.
Rduction a function of speed of a sample piece can transplant a solo fourth normal speed without changing the pitch of the song (ie without PForm)

Major default user (which already exists in the Previous 707): select the button battery kits is too sensitive and does not facilitate the passage of another kit. .. nerva
A button for the largest walking CONTRL stopping the drum kit would be useful.
The sampler temperatures requiring a look in the documentation before you use it well.
While reading the sampler can not use the battery pack simultanment.

SOUND QUALITY

No miracle! 160 euros there is good and not so good ...
The quality gnrale effects amliore markedly from the 707 version 1.
First of all patches are a little forced (often the case on the multi-effects) on a Fender sounds are powerful lamps rvlent done everything exploitable via a lightweight rglage.
The distos are numerous and are especially effective and quiet, the crunch ncessitent rglage an end as always, to modulations when the quality is variable but on the whole correct.
The three acoustic simulations are dcevantes an efficiency close to zero, for the use of an electro-acoustic I use the patch that CATS rvle much more usable.
Finally, the Zoom 707II is effective when it is coupled to a single coil stratocaster however it is dcevant type humbuckers with Gibson.

My simulations prfres:
the FUZZ, METAL ZONE, V. HALEN, FATCLEAN, PAT MET, OLDVIBE, SELF-WHA and WHA.

OVERALL OPINION

The highlight of the ZOOM 707II is the quality of PCM battery kit well suprieur Korg or Digitec and train home is the top (in the context of amateur use), no complication programming as the rhythm boxes, intgration in patches, adjustable volume.

The pleasure of playing fast without taking the cabbage with rglages and a palette of sounds trs varis in all styles, finally thanks to the complete removal of ZNR HUM of single coil pickups. It's good!

Concurents direct (and Digitec RP200 Korg AX100G) they are better in simulation but not as good as the more expensive battery pack.

Also many patches are available on the WEB
http://gfx.curvedspaces.com/view.php?order=date
http://www.zoom707ii.com/
The site of ZOOM
https://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=1613&brandID=4

Multi-effect with bote rhythms and sampler - 74 DIFFERENT Effects - 10 simultaneous effects - distortion 30 + 3 acoustic simulations - 60 + 60 prslections user memory - 3 analog buttons to change of paramtres - expression pedals included (wah-wah, pitch shift, volume, samples ...) - Bote rhythms intgre - Sampling of 6 seconds - Option: drive

UTILIZATION

Gnrale configuration is fairly simple, but there are a few too many buttons compared to ki digitech products have very little. c to record an effect very simple, just press STORE to save a preset. SETTINGS also are very simple. the manual while Fran is pratik trs (hint, Schma ,...). the AC adapter is not given in SERIES, I advise you to buy it: I own already be in 500 balls batteries!
store well ds one case or less o keklechose of Ermete otherwise, c a real nest dust (jen have a pt as a, but phew, javais warranty).
it is a little too light, ds kon sute he senvole (well, I exaggerate) and it is quite fragile (plastic housing

SOUND QUALITY

I must admit, a mutli effect 160 euros, c not a wonder.
Drive sound: c not the strong point of the machine shape with a les paul, a drooling, a whistle, a breath, c foul. mieu vo lower the gain of the unit or the amp, it makes a good amp fo ke saturation are the Russians. These will be best with a guitar ki have single coil pickups.
its clean: there are quite simpa especially if we add an effect on it, simulators and acoustic bass parraissait evident puiske c like asking a glofeur to play ping pong with his club: do not asking the impossible, nothing is better now, a real acoustic guitar.
effects: it bcp choice (chorus, vibrates, phasern flanger, pitch-shifter, delay Programmable ,....). they are trs simple rules. The pitch shifter is pretty fun.
the reverb: bof, they often cover sounds better now vo have a reverb on the amp then add the effects loop.
simulators pregnant: useless
equalizeur: quite useful is the rglages are quite effective
-isolator compressor: the compressor blew the amp and the insulator does not change much.

OVERALL OPINION

made two years ke I use it, change the christmas jen against pod xt. for a low budget, this is quite satisfactory apareil then he has the best RAPORT qualitprix.

Already said in prcedents messges. Trs then took the full 7 / 10 for the price

UTILIZATION

Manual light, not too much of this problem cot l.

SOUND QUALITY

If you want to save on pc distos forget quickly zoom 707 is the real shit !!!!!!!
to start obviously, we think it's great, and then you realize the lack of possibility of the machine for her (I put 3 in the report qualitprix)

OVERALL OPINION

If you are just starting the guitar lctrique and that you will buy pedals, do not buy the zoom, even if it is not CHRE. Go try your ds music stores and try on the site of thomann ---> http://www.netzmarkt.de/thomann/thoiw9_index.html (you can get better for casi bp as expensive!)

I will spare you of all that is written on the box because it looks so good that people like me buy it! Lots of effects, a drum machine, a sampler and all that stuff ........!

What they do not say that it is entirely plastic, super lightweight (great with wah-wah
:-(!), And therefore super fragile! When I removed the protective screen was raised with the glass!
A knob turned as if there was sand inside and more!
In short not very good this!

UTILIZATION

To use it for is not too hard! There's patches you make them scroll and get out of his ca. But then when you want to go into details then there is the cata! It is 300 years to find the sound you want, there are settings in every way nothing is organized!
Mixed on that side .....

SOUND QUALITY

So that's where it hurts! There is always a breath, sound like synthesizers for kids 5 years! We can not even change effect without feeling that the amp will explode, the sound changes completely and foremost worse and worse!
The worst must be the simulation of 12-string! Let the "least worst" should be the simulation of 7-string because it is so saturated that means nothing!
The sampler makes a sound loaded low, sizzling days and then if it is well above the end of the world!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for more than 6 months and I found virtually no positive!
The one may be its price: € 175. But paid € 175 for a multi-effects pedal so I prefer écoomiser longer to have several pedals Boss!
With the experience I would do obviously not the choice, I recommend to all beginners like me who have not bcp money but want a multi-purpose: save your € 175 for a gift to your girlfriend really !

So I began by saying that I do not agree with other opinions:
regarding the effects I find the reverbs and delays trs clean and hot (who experienced the MIDIVERB 3), fairly Russias modulations, filters ingnieux (wha-wha and self) and crdibles and allows the pitch such a convincing whammy effect.
Against by not stro ...
The bote pace as always but practice is despicable and the sampler, I do not use it but works well

UTILIZATION

Edit = breeze, no need to read the manual, but just to hack for a while

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are good overall trs. Ct of this is cool.
The noise gate is powerful and I find trs can refine his game a little food without it sound unlike many multi effects ...
The simulations give good IDE Grain diffrent brands (fender, mesa, marshall), but in no case shall transcribe the "body" of the sound (bass, depth, prsence) or allow the m my accents and nuances ...
As for the blast, no one knows if the gain assay. Obviously if one accumulates compressor and overdrive distortion .... a breath I think I'll put online registration to prove that the zoom works well because a trs get drunk to see him do so disassemble I get good with rsultats.
Although the presets are rotten sr. So is hacking.

OVERALL OPINION

For that price, nothing wrong, it's not big but its adpanne well in a sound, at least this price what more? !
For a first multi play and learn, but what is ... gnial multi effect gives the feel of an amp? ... The price!
Also on scne sound works well in the mix for playing in an orchestra or jazz (or at least for the hard rock, a lack of body). For sensations, zoom, easy to play. And work of shred solos mtal and the house is top

Does everything said and I put a personal 8. You can also rgler the sensitivity of the expression pedals, the assign any effect pedals.

The sum of all summary bote pace is always nice to work tranquillou home even if half of the patches are too typs to work normally (a big "hoo" ls patches for funk)

And plastic it means, but for the price ...

UTILIZATION

The config is simple, although it should read the manual for this little device brings a lot of things
The edition of the sounds is simple once you understand the principle
The manual is clear trs, no worries

SOUND QUALITY

The clean sounds sound good, too distos clearly synthetic, and the rest, must be determined and know what to assign to what, if does not ring has a cashew.

And no need to turn the knobs back of the distortion for better rsultats. This is a clear need to be patient (I use a Variax)

I've always said that work done for c'tais low volume at home and Basta. WRONG!

I used a config pro (in a loop effect "a pramp lamps) and reverbs + delays are correct. Amazing, no?

And one day, I do not know why I live in my essay Poweramp classic 50, and since I sold my pramp: the grain of synthetic distos fade, and what fate: a killer, I tell you! The sounds are clear, it must be reconnatre, a little worse. Amazing, no?

It's a shame that I have nothing to register, I think that has put more of an ass. Personal I wondered if God had not changed the component during the night!

then I put what? Well, for the price, I glue a 7.5.

OVERALL OPINION

Well, it's still pretty even, and say that I almost fuck up!

it's just that his drinking for a bin must fall on good config

Go for an 8

60 different effects, more or less, + 60 (the same) editable
Interesting possibilities

UTILIZATION

The configuration is fairly simple, accessible to everyone!
Editing is cool too, we can do stuff if you know hack
The manual, it seems that lack of things .. But it TFW pedal!

SOUND QUALITY

So there ... The sound is frankly hard to bear at times! If some are downright cool effects (especially clear) the distos are hardcore! It spits, blows it, and even covering the strings it blows more .. A recording on the pc, it was a result infamous, heavy (in the negative term) of a barely audible distortion ..

And especially not to mount the volume pedal: It's even worse!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1year 1 / 2, and eyeGO change soon for real pedals (I think a Boss MT-2, a Digiteck Whammy, Wah and dunlop!)

What is nice is the pedal, although it is hard to put out, it very nice, even if the sounds (wah..) Are far from real sounds .. However, I started with and I am frankly had advised, and I reconseillerais. For a beginner it is excellent, there a variety of sounds, effects .. who are interested, you can edit, etc. .. It's a good pedal for beginners with no group, which plays at home, without pushing the volume, without registering! xD

After me now, multi effects me a little drunk, even the boss .. A quality / reasonable price (120 € plus 20 € for the adapter, I got free! -) However, I would buy the more you leave reserved for beginners! ^ ^

Trs comprehensive to cover most common effects

UTILIZATION

Ultra practical (in a live sound, is lightweight and lugging going well in the mix)

SOUND QUALITY

For the price, it is especially large distos. The clean sounds are lacking in body and crunch bof by mtal cons for solos, was killed. As for effects, there is: whammy, wah, auto-wah, flange, chorus and delays rverbs beautiful warm.

Oh I wonder how you do blow, I am not at all out of breath thanks to the noise gate trs effective, because I do not use the compressor, overdrive and distortion in the background m me time. But good to know the rgler ...

An example: http://douwap.chez.tiscali.fr

OVERALL OPINION

This small bte dpanne me well for the horse or the piano bar type gigs. Note that in a light amplifier, there is warmth and nuances. Otherwise, the plutt mtal that has sounds good. I put 8 / 10 because that's when even cheap for as full of sth.

I go back to the notes because some have a heavy hand. I think they have not taken too much time to explore the toy and it's a matter of tastes. Finally today there is better for the price I think.

See previous ones ... site or zoom.
It is important to prciser:
- It has a rhythm box (not programmable but handy)
- A function that allows gniale sampler to register, replay on top, recording a CD and in slow motion replay games without losing tonality. Store everything on smart-cards MDIA, read on pc etc.
- The effects are fully programmable

UTILIZATION

The manual is not so bad compared what I could see in other brands.
Operation is very easy. The programming could be simpler.
Note that for the really scne is gnial:
- Large LED display o we can write in full effectiveness.
- No dlais between each preset
- Can be used with batteries.

SOUND QUALITY

Most people who criticize zoom, it's because of the reputable Premire of pedals. It's also people who say that only Gibson or Fender guitars as good.

The 707II has the effect of good quality. The real problem is that the default presets are pretty bad. But when you take the time to program their own presets, you get the good stuff trs trs.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year. APRS is seeing as zoom was broken in the forum, I wanted to test other brands. Ben I stayed on zoom.

-Multi-effect guitar
-Expression pedal
-Also works with smart media card for optional extension opportunities
unit
Effects -74 - 10 simultaneous
-120 Patch, 60 users
-Edit in real time of all parameters
Drum-Integrated 60 patterns
Feature-sampling of 6 seconds to 8 minutes depending on the type of smart-card media used
-Operates on battery or optional AC adapter

UTILIZATION

The setup is super-easy and intuitive!
-The use of sound and editing is a breeze as we have a bit of conaissance the effects.
-Never read the manual. (Except for an explanation of the samples, and it was very clear)

SOUND QUALITY

So, there must be clear! Presets are not great it is, but there are still good! And if you do not like you can edit yourself enough to be motivated and demonstrate a can of imagination ... For example me, I created an effect from a fuzz, delay, and volume, we get a superb sound eerily close to the sound of MUSE live (but at the same level évidememnt ...)
I use a Yamaha SGV 800, gibson dc, and a fender twin amp (without activating effects) and a result very j'obtient sastifaisant ...
"I do not like the presets too, but I like almost all functions of this multi-purpose,
note the sampler (I use a 128mb smart, which records a composite of more than 30 min), which is very useful to repeat to find all the little faults of your components, or to create new melodies home and listen to the other during the rehearsals ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year!
-I like all the utilities of this multi-effects, except some presets ...
-I have tested other models of the magazine and a scratch advised me to take it instead of a korg when I was (I know which one) ..
-A good quality / price ratio (for me it was € 160 new)
-If I had the same budget, I probably do it again, otherwise I will be aiming a little higher (normal!)

a + the scratch! ^ ^