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Zoom AR-96 Firmware Update

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AR-96 Firmware V2.0 Update
This guide provides you with an outline of the new features, functions,
and enhanced user interface that are included with AR-96 Firmware 2.0.
Overview
The new 2.0 firmware is designed to improve the operation of AR-96 by:
a) Introducing changes to the user interface on the LCD screen;
b) Simplifying the access to parameters with 3 Knobs and Cursor buttons;
c) Making new functions available on both Base Station and Ring Controller.
User interface enhancements
Graphics and instrument icons are now refined and resized to better fit the LCD
screen and offer a more intuitive user experience when playing and recording on
AR-96.
Changes to Four operation MODEs
1. STEP MODE
Sequence of each pattern is shown as Piano Roll or Drum Map by switching
•
alternately on SELECT Knob
Step and Duration of notes is instantly defined by real-time access through
•
Knobs
Piano Roll
Drum Map

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  • Page 1 AR-96 Firmware 2.0. Overview The new 2.0 firmware is designed to improve the operation of AR-96 by: a) Introducing changes to the user interface on the LCD screen; b) Simplifying the access to parameters with 3 Knobs and Cursor buttons;...

  • Page 2: Instrument Views

    2. INSTRUMENT MODE (INST) Larger instruments icons and names are displayed on LCD when tapping on • each Pad of the Ring Controller Sound selection is made easier by using the SELECT knob as an instrument • on each Pad. Each Pad is easily and seamlessly visible on the LCD and Ring Controller Instrument views 3.
  • Page 3 Improvements to Settings and Editing Number of available Kits is increased to 384 • Each Pattern can have its own assigned Kit and no longer shared with • different Patterns Enhanced view with Pad Layout Edit option and Instrument Listing •...
  • Page 4 • Above the Waveform, there is also a timeline ruler which allows you to zoom into different components of the sample Assigning a captured (recorded) audio file to an Instrument Pad or •...
  • Page 5 New Functions Adding Original Sound Sources A new Sampler function allows for captured sound to be used as an • additional sound source. These new sound sources can be edited with Filer, ADSR envelope, and LFO modulation. WAV files from your own sound libraries can also be imported (via SD card) •...
  • Page 6 Scale Keyboard Each sound can be played chromatically on the Ring Controller. By pushing • the PAD KEY button, sounds can also be visualized on a 32-scale keyboard on the ARQ’s LCD screen. Playing and recording bass and melodic parts is now simple and intuitive •...
  • Page 7 Music Bar length Pattern sequences can now be up to 8 bars in length and are no longer • limited to just 2 bars Sequencing musical phrases can be achieved within the same Pattern • Accelerometer The Ring Controller function can now expand to access every sound •...
  • Page 8 The new USB-MIDI functionality enables you to use the AR-96 as an input controller to record to DAW software Editing Software The new AR-96 Editor lets you control all main functions from your Mac or • Windows computer. For easy editing, the overview on the main screen shows you the Pad •...

  • Page 9: User Interface

    Quick Comparison Chart AR-96 V1.01 vs V2.0 AR-96 2.0 AR-96 1.01 User interface INST Mode Text-based user interface. LCD shows larger instrument icons and scrolling of Pad position – by SELECT knob or Pad tapping. (Pattern name) Small in size.

  • Page 10: New Function

    AR-96 2.0 AR-96 1.01 New Function Auto Save Can select ON/FF when editing sequence. Auto Grip Mode Ring Controller enters Grip mode automatically when taken from Base Station. Sound source Internal sounds only. Can add original WAV files to internal OSC and edit with Filter, ADSR envelope, LFO modulation.
  • Page 11 AR-96 2.0 AR-96 1.01 DISCONTINUED Function/Setting (no longer in use) Pattern Level (SONG mode) “Audio Input Level” (MIXER menu) Insert Effect “Before/After” Now set as “Before” “Stepper Edit” (LFO) “Ring Parameter Top”...