Using The Rhythm Function - Zoom G2 Operation Manual

Using the Rhythm Function

The G2 has a built-in rhythm function that plays realistic drum sounds in various patterns. The rhythm
function is available in play mode or in the bypass/mute condition.
Set the G2 to play mode
If the Module selector is set to a position
other than "PLAY", set it to "PLAY".
Start the rhythm function
To start the rhythm function, press the
RHYTHM [R/P] key.
NOTE
During rhythm playback, the REVERB
module is OFF.
Select a rhythm pattern
The G2 has 40 built-in rhythm patterns. For more
information on the pattern contents, see the back
cover of this manual.
To continuously switch rhythm patterns,
turn Parameter knob 1.
To select the next higher or next lower
rhythm pattern, press one of the BANK
[-]/[+] keys.
When the above steps are carried out, the current
rhythm pattern number (01 – 40) is briefly shown
on the display.
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Adjust the rhythm volume
To adjust the rhythm volume, turn Parameter knob 3.
When you turn the Parameter knob, the current setting (0 – 30) is shown
on the display.
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Adjust the tempo
The rhythm pattern tempo can be adjusted in the
range of 40 – 250 BPM (beats per minute).
To continuously change the rhythm
tempo, turn Parameter knob 2.
To manually specify the rhythm tempo,
hit the [TAP] key at least three times in
the desired interval.
At the first push of the [TAP] key, the current
tempo value is shown on the display. The G2 then
automatically detects the interval for the second
and subsequent keypresses and sets the tempo
accordingly.
While the above steps are carried out, the current
tempo value (40 – 250) is shown on the display.
For values in the range from 100 to 199, a dot is
shown after the first digit. For values of 200 and
above, dots are shown after the first and second
digits.
2 0
Dot is shown
Tempo = 120 BPM
Stop the rhythm
To stop the rhythm, press the RHYTHM [R/P] key.
The G2 returns to the previous condition.
Using the Rhythm Function
2 5
4 0
Dots are shown
Tempo =240 BPM
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