Bass Sequence Real-Time Input - Zoom MRS-1608 Operation Manual

5.
While listening to the metronome, tap the
pads.
Your performance on the pads will be recorded as a drum
sequence according to the quantization setting. The
intensity with which you hit the pads will also be
recorded.
When you reach the end of the pattern, the unit
automatically returns to the first measure, and real-time
input continues.
Pad
Pre-count
O
If you press the REC [ ] key during recording, the REC
O
[ ] key will flash, and recording will be temporarily
suspended. In this state you can tap the pads to check
which sound is assigned to each pad. Recording resumes
when you press the REC [
HINT
• During real-time input, you can press the [DRUM] or [BASS]
key to switch the target sequence for recording.
• Instead of tapping the pads, you can also input a pattern in
real time by using a MIDI controller connected to the MRS-
1608's MIDI IN connector. For a list of pads and
corresponding note numbers, refer to the appendix at the end
of this manual.
• After concluding real-time input, you can change the quantize
setting and then record on top of the existing sequence.
(Changing the quantize value will not affect the existing
playing information.)
6.
To edit the recorded contents during real-
time input, proceed as follows.
●
To erase the performance of a specific pad
While holding down the [DELETE/ERASE] key, press
the pad whose sound you want to erase. While you are
holding down both keys, the performance of the
corresponding pad is erased from the rhythm pattern.
ZOOM MRS-1608
Pad
Recorded repeatedly
O
] key once more.
Drum sequence
Snare
Kick
Snare
Kick
●
To erase the performance of all pads
While holding down the [DELETE/ERASE] key, press
the [DRUM] status key. While you are holding down both
keys, the performance of all pads is erased from the drum
sequence.
Drum sequence
Snare
Kick
Snare
Kick
7.
When you have finished real-time
recording, press the STOP [
Rhythm pattern recording will stop. Press the PLAY [
key to hear the pattern that you recorded.
NOTE
• When you select an empty pattern and record it, the pattern
name "Pat xxx" (where xxx is the pattern number) is
automatically assigned. You can edit this pattern name as
→
necessary ( p. 101).
• You can use step input to add playing information to a rhythm
pattern recorded with real-time input.

Bass sequence real-time input

For real-time input of a bass sequence, you play the pads
of the MRS-1608.
1.
At the rhythm pattern screen, select an
empty rhythm pattern number.
If the [RHYTHM] key is flashing, press it so that it
constantly lit.
Reference [Rhythm]
P
] key.
R
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