Editing Rhythm Patterns; Copying A Rhythm Pattern - Zoom MRS-1608 Operation Manual

Reference [Rhythm]
In this condition, you can edit the rhythm pattern name.
NAME NAME
Pat 500 Pat 500
5.
Use the cursor left/right keys to move the
flashing position to the character you want
to change, and turn the dial to select a
character.
For information on available characters, refer to page 36.
6.
Repeat step 5 until the name is as desired.
7.
To return to the main screen, press the
[EXIT] key several times.
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Editing rhythm patterns

This section explains how to copy existing rhythm
patterns or erase them to return them to the blank
condition.

Copying a rhythm pattern

You can copy a rhythm pattern to another pattern number.
This is useful to create variations of a rhythm pattern.
1.
From the main screen, press the [PATTERN]
key so that the key lights up.
The rhythm pattern selection screen appears, and the
[RHYTHM] key flashes.
2.
Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern
you want to copy, and press the [RHYTHM]
key.
The [RHYTHM] key is now constantly lit, and a rhythm
pattern can be created or edited.
3.
Press the [INSERT/COPY] key in the rhythm
section.
The display indication changes as follows. In this
condition, you can select the copy destination rhythm
pattern number.
COPY COPY
0å 1 1
Copy destination rhythm pattern number
HINT
• An empty pattern is shown with an "E" to the right of the
number.
• When you select an existing rhythm pattern as destination, it
will be overwritten with the content of the copy source.
4.
Turn the dial to select the number of the
rhythm pattern to use as copy destination,
and press the [ENTER] key.
The indication "COPY SURE?" appears on the display.
5.
To execute the copy process, press the
[ENTER] key once more.
When the copy operation is completed, the display
returns to the rhythm pattern selection screen, with the
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