Introduction; Overview; Features Of The Hd8/Hd16 - Zoom HD16 Operation Manual

Overview

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In order to take full advantage of the HD8/HD16's versatile functions and to ensure trouble-free enjoyment,
please read this manual carefully. Keep this manual in a safe place together with the warranty card.

Features of the HD8/HD16

The HD8/HD16 is a fascinating product with the following features.
■ Brings together everything you need for complete music production
The HD8/HD16 provides all the functionality you need for professional music production: hard disk recorder,
drum/bass machine, digital mixer, effects, CD-R/RW drive and more. From creating the rhythm tracks to
multitrack recording, mixdown, and burning an audio CD, the HD8/HD16 lets you do it all.
■ Recorder section with plenty of tracks
The HD8 provides 8 audio tracks (mono x 6, stereo x 1), and the HD16 has 16 audio tracks (mono x 8, stereo x 4).
Because each track has ten virtual tracks (V-takes), you can record multiple takes for important parts such as vocals
or guitar solos and select the best take later.
A full range of editing functions is provided, allowing you to copy or move audio data. Special functions including
time stretch/compression, pitch compensation, and harmonizing are also available.
■ Support for a wide range of input sources
Input connectors compatible with high-impedance sources and 48V phantom power allow the unit to handle any
kind of source, from electric guitar/electric bass and other high-impedance instruments to dynamic and condenser
microphones, as well as synthesizers and other line-level equipment.
■ 8-track recording mode/sub output support <<
The HD16 has an 8-track recording mode that can handle up to 8 signals simultaneously. This is great for multi-
miking a drum setup or recording an entire band in one go. In addition to the regular stereo output, the HD16 also
provides a STEREO SUB-OUT which can be used to supply a separate mix, for example for monitoring during
recording, or to send a signal to a separate effect device.
■ Bounce function allows mixdown of all tracks
The bounce function makes it easy to consolidate multiple tracks into one or two tracks with just a few keystrokes.
Play all tracks, add the drum + bass sound, and bounce the result onto two empty V-takes.
If you select the master track as bounce target, internal mixdown is possible without using up any of the regular
audio tracks.
■ Rhythm function provides guide rhythm or accompaniment
The built-in rhythm function offers more than 400 types of accompaniment patterns from the internal drum + bass
sound generator. What's more, you can create your own original patterns using real-time or step input. Patterns can
be used as a guide rhythm during recording, or programmed together with chords to create an entire rhythm song.
In addition to conventional step input, the HD8/HD16 features an innovative concept called FAST developed by
ZOOM which lets you quickly build songs by using simple formula. Instead of the built-in drum sound generator,
a part of an audio track or an audio file from a CD-ROM can also be used. Add special effects to a song or play
patterns and songs with your very own sound.
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Introduction

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