Copying A Phrase - Zoom HD16 Operation Manual

3.
Turn the dial to select the phrase that you
want to edit.
Phrase Phrase
No.2:PH003-02 No.2:PH003-02
When you press the PLAY [R] key, the selected phrase is
played. If you select a number where no phrase is imported, the
indication "EMPTY" appears instead of the phrase name.
4.
Press the [EDIT] key.
A parameter of the selected phrase appears.
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Measure x2 Measure x2
5.
Use the cursor up/down keys to call up the
parameter you want to edit.
● Measure x
This parameter specifies to how many measures the
playback range of the phrase corresponds. The parameter
lets you compress or expand the playing duration of the
phrase to match the tempo setting of the rhythm section.
The setting range is 1 – 99 measures.
● Time Signature
This specifies the beat of the phrase. In combination with
the Measure parameter, it determines the length of the
phrase. The setting range is 1 (1/4) – 8 (8/4).
● Start
Specifies the playback start point of the phrase in
milliseconds. In the default condition, this is the beginning
of the imported data.
● End
Specifies the playback end point of the phrase in
milliseconds. In the default condition, this is the end of the
imported data.
● Name
Specifies a name for the phrase.
● Level
Specifies the phrase playback level in the range of +/-24 dB.
HINT
If you do not intend to match the phrase to a rhythm song, there
is no need to set the Measure x and Time Signature
parameters.
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6.
Use the dial and the cursor left/right keys to
adjust the setting value.
● Adjusting Measure x/Time Signature/Level
Turn the dial to set the numerical value.
● Adjusting Start / End
Use the cursor left/right keys to cause the counter value to
flash, and turn the dial to set the value.
● Adjusting Name
Use the cursor left/right keys to move the underline to the
character to edit, and turn the dial to select the character.
HINT
R
You can use the PLAY [ ] key to check the phrase during
editing.
7.
Repeat steps 5 – 6 to complete the phrase.
If desired, press the [EXIT] key several times to return to the
phrase screen, and edit another phrase.
8.
To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT]
key several times.

Copying a phrase

You can copy a phrase to any other phrase number. Any phrase
at the copy destination will be overwritten (erased). This is
convenient to use one phrase as a starting point and save it with
different parameter settings.
1.
From the main screen, press the [PROJECT/
UTILITY] key in the display section.
The indication "REC UTILITY" appears on the first line of the
display, and "PROJECT" is shown on the second line.
2.
Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the
indication "PHRASE" on the second line of
the display, and press the [ENTER] key.
The phrase screen appears on the display.
Phrase Phrase
No.0:REST No.0:REST
3.
Turn the dial to select the copy source.
Phrase Phrase
No.1:PH001-01 No.1:PH001-01
Reference [Phrase Looping]
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