Pattern Recording (Real-Time Recording); Real-Time Recording Of A Drum Track - Zoom RhythmTrak RT-123 Operation Manual

Pattern Recording
The RT-123 has 99 user pattern slots which can be filled with your own patterns. Creating and recording
a pattern is possible in two ways: by actually playing the pattern on the pads (real-time recording), or by
entering each sound individually (step recording). The procedure for real-time recording of a drum track
and bass track is described below.

Real-time recording of a drum track

Real-time recording refers to the process of playing the pads while listening to a metronome sound and
recording what you play. First, let's record drum tracks in real time.
3, 6
INSERT/COPY DELETE/ERASE
9
2
8, 9
10
1 In pattern mode, select an empty user pattern (U01 - U99), and select a drum kit if
STEP
desired.
When a pattern that contains nothing is selected, the display shows
only "E".
You cannot record over a preset pattern.
NOTE
2
Press the [FUNCTION] key and then pad 6 (QUANTIZE).
STEP
The display shows the current quantize setting. Quantization refers
to the degree of detail with which notes are recorded. By setting
the quantize value to the shortest note that you want to use for the
pattern, recording can be carried out while automatically
maintaining precise timing. You can also turn the quantize function
off, to retain the human touch that is characterized by slightly
irregular timing.
The [FUNCTION] key is used to make various settings for the RT-123.
HINT
HINT
For details, please refer to page 43.
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MEASURE BEAT
PATTERN(SONG REC) STEP
BASS MUTE
– +
(Real-Time Recording)
30-34 65-79
Epif Rock Percussion/SFX
25-29 55-64
Funk Trap General Drums
20-24 50-54
Standard Kit Techno Beat
15-19 45-49
Studio Drums Rap/HipHop
10-14 40-44
Live Rock Modern Drums
00-24
Bass
00-09 35-39
TEMPO
Programs Basic Drum Kits Ballad Set
STEP REC
BASS DRUM A DRUM B
OPEN HAT
7
CLICK VOL
REPEAT/STEP
5, 6
Groove PLAY
MODE
7
SONG PATTERN
REAL-TIME REC
PLAY
STOP/EXIT
12
II
2, 4
10
SONG
PATTERN
MEASURE
PATTERN(SONG REC) STEP
Blank user pattern
SONG
PATTERN
MEASURE
PATTERN(SONG REC) STEP
Quantize value
BEAT
BEAT