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- Page 1 Aero RhythmTrak Version 2.0 Quick Manual The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp) © 2017 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Explanation of terms ........3 SONG mode SONG mode overview .........24 Overview Operation summary ........25 Names of parts ..........4 Using the A .........7 Capturing audio (recording) Ring Controller overview ........8 Capture overview .........26 Connecting other devices ......10 Operation summary ........27 Switching modes ......... -
Page 3: Explanation Of Terms
Explanation of terms Pattern This is a short musical part of several bars. One pattern can use up to 33 instruments. This Patterns are made of sequences (performance collection of instruments is called a "kit". information) and kits (sound sets). You can also A kit created in one pattern can be copied to save parameters controlled by the Ring Con- another pattern. -
Page 4: Names Of Parts
Overview Names of parts Base Station ■ Top LCD screen Ring Controller charging connector Right and left buttons INPUT volume OUTPUT volume Parameter POWER button knobs 1–3 TEMPO button CAPTURE button MIXER button KIT button HOLD button EDIT button Headphone MENU button volume SELECT knob... - Page 5 Names of parts (continued) ■ Left side ■ Right side OUTPUT INPUT jack jack External power jack USB jack SD card Headphone slot jack...
- Page 6 Names of parts (continued) Ring Controller (Side) button button SETUP button GRIP button Pads Charging connector (Bottom) DELAY button FILTER button (Bottom) MASTER FX button REVERB button POWER button STOP button (Side) PLAY/PAUSE button REC button HINT • You can use the Ring Controller buttons for the same operations as the Base Station buttons. • The Ring Controller U corresponds to the Base Station u.
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Page 7: Using The A
Using the A The A consists of a Base Station and a Ring Controller. Ring Controller Base Station With the Base Station, you can edit tones, create songs and save them, for example. Use the Ring Controller for input when creating songs. Since the Ring Controller can be detached from the Base Station, you can hold it in your hand and play it like an instrument. -
Page 8: Ring Controller Overview
Ring Controller overview The A Controller surface has 5 ring-shaped areas. The top, side and bottom rings each have 32 pressure-sensitive pads. Using these pads, you can input and edit songs and perform in real-time, for example. Top inner ring LED indicators (no input) Pad locations... - Page 9 Ring Controller overview (continued) Playback position Grip area During playback of a pattern or song, for exam- You can set a grip area that does not respond ple, the LEDs of the top and bottom inner rings to touch in order to prevent pads from being light green at the step currently playing.
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Page 10: Connecting Other Devices
Connecting other devices Audio source for Mixer, audio system or capturing recordings other playback equipment INPUT OUTPUT AC adapter Headphones Computer (USB connection) -
Page 11: Switching Modes
Switching modes With the A, you can create patterns and performance as a pattern by playing the pads combine multiple patterns to create songs. in real-time. Editing with the A mainly uses the follow- Use SONG and LOOPER modes to create ing four modes. -
Page 12: Instrument Overview
Instrument overview The A can use up to 33 sound sources in a single kit. Each of these is called an instrument and produces sound from waveform data, such as a drum hit, from a WAV file loaded from an SD card, or from the built-in synthesizer. - Page 13 Instrument overview (continued) Assignments of instruments to the Ring Controller are different for STEP and INST modes as well as for PAD and SCALE layouts. STEP mode INST mode Instrument No. Instrument No. Note C C# Note (Same notes assigned (Using chromatic scale) to side and bottom rings)
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Page 14: Preparations
Preparations Turning the power on and off Base Station power Ring Controller power ■ Charging the Ring Controller Connect the included AC adapter Place the Ring Controller on the to the Base Station. Base Station. Press and hold p on the Base Station. - Page 15 Turning the power on and off (continued) ■ Putting the Ring Controller to sleep ■ Turn the Ring Controller OFF When the Ring Controller is charging, the power To turn the Ring Controller OFF, follow these will not turn OFF. Instead, it will go to sleep. steps when it is not charging.
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Page 16: Loading Sd Cards
Loading SD cards ■ Loading and removing SD cards Turn the power off. Open the SD card slot cover on the Base Station. Insert the SD card into the slot. To eject an SD card: Push the card further into the slot and then pull it out. -
Page 17: Inst Mode
INST (instrument) mode INST mode overview You can tap pads to perform as you like. You can also record performances in real-time to create patterns. In this mode, each pad around the Ring Controller corresponds to a single instrument (PAD layout) or note (SCALE layout). - Page 18 INST mode overview (continued) Pattern creation in PAD layout After starting real-time input, tap pads for an instrument to input it. The pattern will start loop playback, and you can overdub as many times as you like. Instrument Bar 1 Bar 2 Instrument 1 Instrument 2...
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Page 19: Operation Summary
Operation summary Enter INST mode Press X to enter INST mode. Select a pattern Use u to select a pattern number. Check the instruments Play the pads to hear the sounds of the input instruments. When a pad is tapped, it becomes “selected” and lights white. The name and parameters of the instrument are shown on the display. - Page 20 Operation summary (continued) Start real-time input In PAD layout Tap instrument pads to input them in time with the looping pattern that is playing back. Instrument Input in real time Instrument Bar 1 Bar 2 Instrument 1 Input in real time Instrument 2 Instrument 3 Bar 1...
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Page 21: Step Mode
STEP mode STEP mode overview In STEP mode, you can create patterns by inputting them one step at a time. In this mode, each pad around the Ring Controller corresponds to a single sequential step. Step Step Bar 1 Bar 2 1 2 3 …... - Page 22 STEP mode overview (continued) In PAD layout The 5 rings (3 when set to Guideline display) on the Ring Controller each show a different instrument. You can use e to change which instruments are shown by which rings. Since multiple instruments can be shown by the Ring Controller, you can check instruments that have already been input as you input the next instrument.
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Page 23: Operation Summary
Operation summary Select a pattern Use u to select a pattern number. Enter STEP mode Press W to enter STEP mode. Select the instrument to input to select the instrument to use for input from the 32 instruments. That instrument moves to the top ring of the Ring Controller. -
Page 24: Song Mode
SONG mode SONG mode overview In SONG mode, you can combine multiple patterns that you have created into one complete song. Playback order → Song … Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C … The pads on the Ring Controller are assigned 32 patterns. The same patterns are assigned to the top, side and bottom rings. -
Page 25: Operation Summary
Operation summary Enter SONG mode Press Y to enter SONG mode. Select a song Press M and use e to open the Song Sequence List. Then, use e and E to select a song sequence. Select a pattern to play to change the pad bank as necessary. -
Page 26: Capturing Audio (Recording)
Capturing audio (recording) Capture overview The A can capture (record) audio it is playing back and audio input through its INPUT jacks in every mode. You can use captured audio as instruments and in LOOPER mode. WAV files saved on SD cards can also be used in the same way as captured audio. Capture external input Capture output audio Add audio files... -
Page 27: Operation Summary
Operation summary Play the material to capture • Play a pattern or song, for example, that you want to use as a captured recording. • Input from the sound source connected to the INPUT jacks. External input External input External input Audio files Audio files Play patterns, Play patterns, Play patterns, songs, etc. songs, etc. songs, etc. Start capturing External input Audio files Press c to start capturing. Play patterns, songs, etc. -
Page 28: Looper Mode
LOOPER mode LOOPER mode overview In LOOPER mode, you can combine patterns and songs that have already been created, input from the INPUT jacks, WAV files and other captured audio into a single song as a looper sequence. Playback order → Looper sequence Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 1... -
Page 29: Operation Summary
Operation summary Enter LOOPER mode Press Z to enter LOOPER mode. Select the looper sequence Press M and use e to open the Looper Sequence List. Use e and E to select a loop sequence from the list. Select captured audio for playback Tap a pad or use u to change the pad bank as necessary. -
Page 30: Other Functions
Other functions Editing sounds Press D to edit sounds by changing settings related to oscillator and noise types, insert effects, level, pan, send effects, LFOs and envelopes, for example. You can also set Ring Controller display settings in SONG mode and capture settings in LOOPER mode. -
Page 31: Product Specifications
Product specifications Base Station Connector type Standard mono phone jacks (unbalanced) Inputs INPUT L/R Input gain +10 to −65 dB Input impedance 50 kΩ Connector type Standard mono phone jacks (unbalanced) OUTPUT L/R Output impedance 200 Ω Outputs Standard stereo phone jacks Connector type 20mW ×... - Page 32 ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan http://www.zoom.co.jp Z2I-2711-04...
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