Using The Sampler To Make Songs - Zoom R8 Operation Manual

Using the sampler to make songs

You can use the
foundation tracks that have high sound quality. These features can be used to make a wide variety
of music, from demo songs to produced recordings.
1
Make a loop for the basic rhythm of
the entire song.
Assign the included loops to tracks (pads)
and set them to loop.
For example, you can develop a vision for
an entire song by selecting drum loops and
other materials that inspire you.
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Reference:
Assigning included drum loops
to tracks
Setting loops
2
As you listen to the rhythm loop that
you prepared, record guitar, bass,
keyboard and other instruments to
create more loops.
Keep recording until you are satisied with
the performance of the riff, backing part or
other musical phrase. You can loop only
the parts of the recordings that you like.
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Reference: Setting loops
3
Repeat step 2 to record other phrases
to use as loops.
Prepare all the phrases that are necessary
to make your song.
4
When the loops are ready, play them
with the pads while considering the
structure of the entire song.
Play the pads with the rhythm while
considering the low of the entire song and
how the loops combine.
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Reference: Playing the pads
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sampler functions to easily create backing tracks, rhythm parts and other
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5
After determining the structure of the
song, create a sequence (loop perfor-
mance data) for the entire song.
A sequence can be input by playing the
pads along with a rhythm (metronome) in
real time or input step by step. You can
create basic tracks, including backing
parts and rhythm parts, for an entire song
this way.
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Reference: Creating a sequence
6
Record vocals, guitar solos and other
parts as you listen to the sequence.
Record the main vocals and instruments in
time with the basic tracks.
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