Creating An Original Rhythm Pattern; Preparations - Zoom MRS-1608 Operation Manual

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5.
Turn the dial to change the octave to be
played by the pads.
The octave of the pads can be selected in four steps (1 –
4). For example, a change from 1 to 2 will shift the pitch
being assigned to the pads up by 1 octave.
Any change in a setting takes effect immediately.
6.
Hit the pads to play.
Switch the [BASS] status key between on and off as
necessary, and use the [BASS] fader to adjust the volume.
7.
To return to the main screen, press the
[EXIT] key.
ZOOM MRS-1608
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Creating an original rhythm
pattern
This section explains how you can create your own
original rhythm patterns. There are two ways of doing
this: real-time input where you record your play on the
top panel pads, and step input where play is stopped and
you enter the sounds one by one.

Preparations

Before starting to record, you must make various settings
for the rhythm pattern, such as number of measures and
time signature, and quantize value (shortest unit for
recording). By default, an empty rhythm pattern has a 4/
4 time signature and a duration of 2 measures.
NOTE
After you have started the rhythm pattern input procedure,
you can no longer change the time signature and number of
measures. Be sure to make these settings beforehand.
1.
From the main screen, press the [PATTERN]
key.
The rhythm pattern selection screen appears on the display.
2.
Press the [RHYTHM] key.
The key lights up, and creating and editing a rhythm
pattern becomes possible.
3.
Turn the dial to select an empty rhythm
pattern.
The indication "EMPTY" appears on the display when an
empty pattern is selected.
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EMPTY EMPTY
HINT
If there is no empty rhythm pattern, erase an unneeded
→
pattern ( p. 103).
4.
Press the [EDIT] key.
The rhythm pattern edit menu appears.
Reference [Rhythm]
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