Reference [Recorder]; Using V-Takes; Combining Multiple Tracks (Bounce Function) - Zoom MRS-4 Operation Manual

Reference [Recorder]

This section describes various advanced functions and operations of the recorder section of the
MRS-4.

Using V-takes

Each track 1 – 4 of the recorder contains
eight virtual tracks called "V-takes". For each
track, you can select one take, which will be
used for recording and playback. For
example, you can switch V-takes and record
important passages such as vocal or guitar
solos several times on the same track. Later
you can compare them and select the best V-
take.
To switch the V-take for a track, proceed as
follows.
1. While the main screen is shown,
press the [TRACK PARAMETER]
key.
The track parameter menu appears.
2. Use the status keys 1 – 4 to select
the track you wish to switch.
3. Use the left/right [PARAMETER/
VALUE] keys to bring the V-take
indicator onto the display.
The track number and V-take number are
shown at the top right of the display.
Track number V-take number
E T1-1
Indicator
Indicates an empty V-take.
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4. Use the up/down [PARAMETER/
VALUE] keys to select the V-take
number.
T1-2
5. Repeat steps 2 – 4 as required to
switch V-takes for other tracks.
6. Press the [EXIT/NO] key to return
to the main screen.
Track
V-take
Lit:
1
Recorded V-take
2
3
Flashing:
4
Currently selected
5
V-take
6
7
Out:
8
Unrecorded V-take
Combining multiple
tracks (Bounce function)
"Bounce" is a function that mixes the
recorded content of several tracks and records
them on one or two tracks. This is sometimes
also called "ping-pong recording". Even
when all 4 tracks are recorded, the MRS-4
allows you to play them back simultaneously
and bounce them onto currently unused V-
takes.
For example, after bouncing 4 tracks onto 1
or 2 V-takes, switching the V-takes of the
tracks allows you to listen to the bounce
target tracks while overdubbing another
instrument on the remaining tracks. Instead
of using an external master recorder, it is also
possible to perform mixdown onto two
internal V-takes.
This section describes how to bounce the V-
takes 1 of tracks 1 – 4 onto V-takes 8 of
tracks 1 and 2.
1
2
3
4
V-take
5
6
7
8
Track 1 2 3 4
Bounce
Specifying the bounce target V-take
1. While the main screen is shown,
press the [SONG/UTILITY/TUNER]
key, and then use the left/right
[PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to
bring the indication "BOUNCE"
onto the display.
BOUNCE
2. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display changes as follows.
REC CR
At this screen, you can select the V-take of
the bounce target track you plan to record to.
3. Use the up/down [PARAMETER/
VALUE] keys to select the V-take
as follows.
● CR (Current)
Record on currently selected V-take.
1 – 8 (V-take 1 – 8)
●
Record on the specified V-take.
In this example, let's select V-take 8.
REC 8
4. Press the [EXIT/NO] key several
times to return to the main screen.
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