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  • Page 1 Operation Manual © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.

  • Page 2: Usage And Safety Precautions

    Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the MRS-1266. • Volume Do not use the MRS-1266 at a loud volume for a long Caution time since this can cause hearing impairment. • CD-R/RW Drive...

  • Page 3: Usage Precautions

    • Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the MRS-1266. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Overview ....... . 7 Introducing the MRS-1266 ....9 Recorder section .
  • Page 5 Copying a rhythm song ......98 ZOOM MRS-1266 Erasing the rhythm song ..... . 99 Assigning a name to a rhythm song .
  • Page 6 Appendix ......160 MRS-1266 specifications ....160 Troubleshooting .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Overview Thank you for selecting the ZOOM MRS-1266 Multitrak Recording Studio (subsequently referred to as "the MRS-1266 "). The MRS-1266 is a digital audio workstation with the following features: ■ Brings together all the functionality you need for complete music production The MRS-1266 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.
  • Page 8 Versatile effects The MRS-1266 provides an "insert effects" that can be inserted into a specified signal route, and a "send/ return effects" that are used via the mixer send/return loop. The effects can be used in a variety of ways, from modifying the tone while recording a track, to spatial processing or mastering during mixdown.

  • Page 9: Introducing The Mrs-1266

    ● Effect section Processes input signals or signals of the mixer section. The MRS-1266 has two types of effects: an insert effect that is Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 INPUT...

  • Page 10: Rhythm Section

    V-takes, and then compare them later to select the best take. By changing the internal settings of the MRS-1266, you can directly record the signal from INPUT jacks 1 - 6 on tracks 1 - 6. (This is called "6TR REC mode".)

  • Page 11: Effect Section

    Introduction Effect section The MRS-1266 provides two types of effects: insert effect and send/return effect. These effects can be used simul- taneously and have the characteristics described below. ■ Insert effect This effect can be inserted at one of the following three points in the signal path.

  • Page 12: Parts Of The Mrs-1266

    Parts of the MRS-1266 Parts of the MRS-1266 Top panel Input section Effect section Rhythm section Input section [PEAK] indicators 1 - 6 [INPUT] controls 1 - 6 [ON/OFF] keys Effect section [BYPASS] key [INPUT SOURCE] key [ALGORITHM] keys [GUITAR BASS] key...

  • Page 13: Fader Section

    [AUDIO] key [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key [A-B REPEAT] key [MARK] key MARKER [ U ]/[ I ] keys Cursor keys Dial Parts of the MRS-1266 [DRUM]/[BASS] status keys [DRUM]/[BASS] faders TRACK PARAMETER section [EQ HIGH] key [EQ LOW] key [CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Parts of the MRS-1266 Rear panel [PHANTOM ON/OFF] switch DIGITAL OUTPUT jack DC 12V jack MIDI OUT connector [POWER] switch Front panel Input/output section Input/output section GUITAR/BASS INPUT 1 - 2 jacks INPUT 6 UNBALANCE jack MIDI IN MASTER OUTPUT jacks...

  • Page 15: Connections

    [DC 12V] jack. This will prevent the plug from being pulled out if the AC adaptor cable is accidentally pulled. ZOOM MRS-1266 Connections Digital recorder (e.g., DAT recorder or MD recorder) OPTICAL IN MIDI...
  • Page 16 Front panel Guitar Bass Expression pedal (ZOOM FP01/FP02) You can connect the separately available ZOOM FS01 to this jack, for playback Foot switch start/stop control or for punch-in/punch- (ZOOM FS01) out control. The STEREO SUB-OUT jack normally carries the same signal as the MASTER OUTPUT jacks.

  • Page 17: Installing The Cd-R/Rw Drive

    Installing the CD-R/RW Drive To install the separately available CD-R/RW drive into the MRS-1266 model without preinstalled CD-R/RW drive, use the attachment parts packed in the carton. Keep them to use the drive with the MRS-1266. To install the drive, proceed as follows.
  • Page 18 2. • Make sure to use the optional CD-R/RW drive CD- • Zoom Corporation does not accept any responsibil- ity whatsoever for any kind of damage arising from the use of the other type of drive, whether they be di- rect or indirect from any third parties.

  • Page 19: Listening To The Demo Song

    Listening to the Demo Song When shipped from the factory, the internal hard disk of the MRS-1266 contains a demo song. To listen to the demo, proceed as follows. Demo song protect status The demo song on the hard disk is set to protected status,...

  • Page 20: Playing The Demo Song

    To stop the demo song, press the STOP [ Turning power off (shutdown) Whenever you want to turn the MRS-1266 off, be sure to follow the procedure described below. Turn power to the audio system off. Press the [POWER] switch on the rear panel of the MRS-1266.

  • Page 21: Quick Tour

    finished song. ZOOM MRS-1266 Quick Tour Step 1: Creating a new project On the MRS-1266, song data are managed in units called "projects". A project encompasses the following infor- mation. • All recorder section data •...

  • Page 22: Step 2: Creating A Rhythm Song

    MRS-1266, the last project is automatically saved. Step 2: Creating a rhythm song 2-1 Building a rhythm pattern The rhythm section of the MRS-1266 serves as a built-in accompaniment sound source, providing drum and bass sounds. Using these sounds, you can repeatedly play accompaniment patterns of several measures in length (these are called "rhythm patterns").
  • Page 23 Immediately after pressing the [SONG] key or [PATTERN] key, the [RHYTHM] key in the display section flashes. Press the [RHYTHM] key in the display section. ZOOM MRS-1266 The [RHYTHM] key stops flashing and stays constantly lit. The rhythm section is no longer linked to the recorder section and can be operated independently (referred to as “rhythm machine mode”).
  • Page 24 9, and the "EOS" indication moves to the start of measure 11. å 009- 1 009- 1 " to the left of "PTN". This ] key while the REC [ INSERT? INSERT? P000x P000x 009- 1 009- 1 ZOOM MRS-1266 ] key is lit,...

  • Page 25: 2-2 Entering Chord Information

    PATTERN B PATTERN A • If you delete the rhythm pattern at the start of a song, there ZOOM MRS-1266 will be no sound until the point where the next rhythm pattern information is input. • If you delete a rhythm pattern in the middle of a song, the preceding pattern will be repeated until the point where the next rhythm pattern information is input.
  • Page 26 (2-1) and enter the chord G7. Specify root and chords for other measures in the same way. ]/FF [ ] keys moves back and forth Ticks EV EVå 24 24 001- 1　 001- 1 CHORD CHORD 002- 1 002- ZOOM MRS-1266...
  • Page 27 ● Deleting the entered root or chord type Use the cursor left/right keys to call up the root/chord ZOOM MRS-1266 ] key. information you want to delete, and press the [DELETE/ ERASE] key in the rhythm section. The entered root/chord information is deleted, and the display indication changes to "...

  • Page 28: Step 3: Recording The First Track

    Set the recording level as high as possible, but avoid settings that cause the [CLIP] indicator to light. The current signal level can be checked by the INPUT column in the lower part of the display. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 29: 3-2 Setting The Insert Effect

    3-2 Setting the insert effect The MRS-1266 contains two types of effects: an "insert effect" that can be inserted into a specific signal route, and a "send/return effect" that can be applied to the entire song by using the send/return of the mixer.

  • Page 30: 3.3 Selecting A Track And Recording

    For details, see page 47. Press the PLAY [ ] key, and while listening to the rhythm song, operate the fader of the selected track to adjust the monitor level of the input signal. MASTER Monitor MASTER Monitor ZOOM MRS-1266...
  • Page 31 The track will be played back together with the rhythm song. If you want to re-do the recording, repeat steps 2 -6. ZOOM MRS-1266 If you are satisfied with the recorded content, press the status key for the recorded track until it is lit in green.

  • Page 32: Step 4: Overdubbing

    If you are satisfied with the recorded content, press the status key for the recorded track until it is lit in green. Use the same procedure to record other tracks. ] key and ] key will light, and ] key. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 33: Step 5: Mixdown

    The signals from the rhythm section and the various track signals are sent to the corresponding faders which function as built-in mixer. The assignment of signals to faders is as shown in the following diagram. ZOOM MRS-1266 Recorder section Track 1...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Eq

    Adjust equalization for other tracks and for the drum/bass sound in the same way. When you have finished creating settings, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to the main screen. Parameters set here can be saved in a scene ( → p. 82). ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 35: 5-2 Using The Send/Return Effect

    5-2 Using the send/return effect The send/return effect is internally connected to the send/ return loop of the mixer. The MRS-1266 allows you to use two types of send/return effects: reverb and chorus. The following diagram shows the signal flow of the send/return effect.

  • Page 36: 5-3 Using The Mastering Effect

    Like the other tracks, the MASTER 8 9/10 (11/12) master track also has 10 V-takes. INSERT EFFECT → p. 119). INSERT INSERT PlusAlfa PlusAlfa ] key to play back the song. ] key and then the [EXIT] key. ZOOM MRS-1266...
  • Page 37 PLAY [ The master track is played back. To stop playback, press the STOP [ To return to MRS-1266 operation, repeatedly press the [MASTER] status key until it is out. Muting of other tracks and sounds except for the master track is canceled, and the status keys revert to the original condition.

  • Page 38: Reference [Recorder]

    The [V-TAKE] key goes out, and the unit returns to the main screen. Editing V-take names A V-take that has been recorded will be automatically assigned a default name, according to the following pattern. • DULxx-yy V-take recorded through DUAL algorithm insert effect ZOOM MRS-1266...
  • Page 39 If you select a V-take on which nothing is recorded, the indication "NO DATA" appears and the name cannot be edited. ZOOM MRS-1266 Press the [EDIT] key. The first character of the V-take name flashes. This indicates that you can change this character.

  • Page 40: Moving To A Desired Point In The Song (Locate Function)

    "punch-in", and the action of switching back from recording to playback is called "punch-out". Measure The MRS-1266 provides two ways to do this. You can use the panel keys or a foot switch (sold separately) to punch-in/ Beat out manually ("manual punch-in/out"), or cause punch-in/ out to occur automatically at previously specified points...

  • Page 41: Using Auto Punch-In/Out

    (Out point). This is convenient for example when you cannot operate the MRS-1266 because you are playing the instrument yourself, or when very fast playback/record switching is required.

  • Page 42: Recording Several Tracks On A Master Track (Mixdown Function)

    The contents of the master track can be used to create an audio CD. The MRS-1266 offers one master track for each project. Similar to the regular tracks 1 - 10, the master track also has ten virtual tracks (V-takes).

  • Page 43: Mixdown Steps

    Instead of pressing the [MASTER] status key, you can also use the cursor left/right keys to select the master track. ZOOM MRS-1266 If you want to change the V-take, turn the dial. When the V-take has been selected, press the [EXIT] key.

  • Page 44: Playing The Master Track

    [MASTER] status key so that the key goes out. Muting of tracks 1 - 10 and the rhythm section is canceled, and the unit returns to normal operation. Status keys that were automatically turned off are returned to the previous condition. ] key. ] key. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 45: Combining Multiple Tracks On Another Track (Bounce Function)

    V-take of that track, use the following procedure to change the internal setting so that the recording track(s) will also play back. ZOOM MRS-1266 From the main screen, press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key. The indication "UTILITY TR EDIT" appears on the display.

  • Page 46: Executing Bounce Recording

    PLAY [ holding down the REC [ ] key. Recording on the tracks 9/10 starts. When recording is complete, press the STOP [ key. The bounce function is terminated. ] key while ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 47: Recording On 6 Tracks Simultaneously (6Tr Rec Mode)

    GUITAR/BASS INPUT 1 - 2 jacks. Press the [6TRACK RECORDING] key in the input section. The key lights up and the MRS-1266 switches to 6TR REC mode. Press the [ON/OFF] keys for the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks. When pressed, a key lights up in red, and the corresponding input is active.

  • Page 48: Recording The Drum/Bass Sound (Rhythm Recording)

    Recording the drum/bass sound (Rhythm recording) The MRS-1266 allows you to record the drum/bass sound of the rhythm section onto any track. This function is called "rhythm recording". To use the function, proceed as follows. From the main screen, press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section.

  • Page 49: Assigning Marks Within A Song (Marker Function)

    Rhythm recording ends. If you want to return to normal recording, select [MASTER] on the screen of step 3. ZOOM MRS-1266 Assigning marks within a song (Marker function) You can assign up to 100 marks in a song at any desired location, and jump to a mark by pressing a key or by specifying the desired mark number.

  • Page 50: Locating A Mark

    • A deleted mark cannot be recovered. • It is not possible to delete mark number "00" located at the beginning of the song. Locate the mark that you want to delete. Press the [CLEAR] key in the control section. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 51: Playing Back The Same Passage Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Function)

    ] key to stop playback, you can perform repeat playback again as many times as desired, as long as the [A-B REPEAT] key is lit. ZOOM MRS-1266 To turn off repeat playback, press the [A-B REPEAT] key. The [A-B REPEAT] key goes out, and repeat playback will be turned off.

  • Page 52: Finding A Desired Location (Scrub/Preview Function)

    Reference [Recorder] Finding a desired location (Scrub/Preview function) The MRS-1266 provides a "Scrub" function that lets you search for a desired location while repeatedly playing a short region before or after the current point. This is convenient when you want to accurately find the point at which a specific sound starts or stops.
  • Page 53 During scrub playback, the current location can be moved forward or backward in milliseconds or ticks. To exit the scrub function, press the STOP [ The unit returns to the main screen. ZOOM MRS-1266 (Default setting) Scrub playback ] key.

  • Page 54: Reference [Track Editing]

    (1/2, 3/ 4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10) or the master track. In this case, the currently selected V-take for the two tracks or the master track becomes the editing target. Press the [ENTER] key. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 55: Copying A Specified Range Of Data

    START 0 0 0 001-1 001-1 ZOOM MRS-1266 The edit range start point is shown on the left-hand counter in hours, minutes, seconds, milliseconds and on the right- hand counter in measures and beats. Use the cursor left/right keys to move the flashing section of the counter, and turn the dial to specify the copy start point.

  • Page 56: Moving A Specified Range Of Data

    0 0 0 001- 1 001- 1 Move Src Move Src 00 00 0 3 1 200 083- 4 083- 4 ] key at this point, the specified Move Dst Move Dst TR 1- 1 TR 1- 1 ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 57: Erasing A Specified Range Of Data

    You can also specify the point as a mark. Press the [ENTER] key. The display changes to “Ers Src END”. ZOOM MRS-1266 Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the erase range end point. If you press the PLAY [ range will be played.

  • Page 58: Fade-In/Fade-Out Of Specified Data Range

    V-take will be played. p. 63). Fade Src Fade Src START START 0 0 0 0 001- 1 001- 1 Fade Src Fade Src 00 00 0 0 4 260 003- 1 003- 1 ] key, the specified range of the ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 59: Reversing A Specified Range Of Audio Data

    When the fade-in/fade-out operation is executed, the indication “Fade I/O COMPLETE” appears on the display, and the unit returns to the track edit menu. ZOOM MRS-1266 Reversing a specified range of audio data You can reverse the order of a specified range of audio data.

  • Page 60: Changing The Duration Of A Specified Range Of Data

    When the time stretch/compress operation is executed, the indication “TimStrch COMPLETE” appears on the display, and the unit returns to the track edit menu. Tempo ] key, and then press the STOP ] key at the stretch/compress end point. ] key, the display will ask ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 61: Editing V-Takes

    You can also press a status key to select a track. It is also possible to select the master track. In this case, the indication shows “M- 1” and the [MASTER] status key is lit. ZOOM MRS-1266 Reference [Track Editing] Press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section.

  • Page 62: Erasing A V-Take

    The indication “MOVE SURE?” appears on the display. To execute the move operation, press the [ENTER] key once more. To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key. After the move operation is completed, the unit returns to the V-take editing menu. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 63: Exchanging V-Takes

    [ENTER] key once more. To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key. After the exchange operation is completed, the unit returns to the V-take editing menu. ZOOM MRS-1266 Reference [Track Editing] Track capture and swap You can capture the audio data of any track and temporarily store them on the hard disk.

  • Page 64: Swapping Track Data And Captured Data

    The audio data of the selected track are swapped with the previously captured audio data. By performing the swap operation once more, you can return the track contents to the previous condition. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 65: Reference [Phrase Looping]

    Reference [Phrase Looping] The MRS-1266 lets you handle part of a recorded track or an audio file on CD-ROM as a phrase that can be loaded and played freely, in a preprogrammed sequence or for a specified number of times. The result can be written to any track/V-take. This function is called “phrase looping”.

  • Page 66: Loading A Phrase

    Refer to steps 1 - 6 of “Basic phrase loading steps” to select “TAKE” as import source. Then press the [ENTER] key. The indication “ImprtSrc TR xx-yy” (where xx is the track number and yy the V-take number) appears on the display. IMPORT IMPORT TAKE TAKE ZOOM MRS-1266...
  • Page 67 • By holding down the STOP [ ] key and pressing the PLAY ZOOM MRS-1266 Reference [Phrase Looping] ] key, you can perform scrub playback of the V-take of →...

  • Page 68: Importing A Wav/Aiff File

    Imported audio files are always played with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. If resampling was disabled during import, a file with a different sampling frequency will play back with a different pitch. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 69: Importing A Phrase From A Different Project

    To carry out the import process, press the [ENTER] key once more. The phrase is imported. When the import process is completed, the phrase menu appears again. ZOOM MRS-1266 Reference [Phrase Looping] Adjusting phrase parameters Once you have imported phrases into the phrase pool, you should specify parameters such as playback range and number of measures.
  • Page 70 Repeat steps 5 - 6 to complete the phrase. If desired, press the [EXIT] key several times to return to the screen of step 2, and select another phrase parameter. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 71: Copying A Phrase

    The phrase is copied. When the copy process is completed, the display reverts to the condition of step 2. ZOOM MRS-1266 Reference [Phrase Looping] Creating a phrase loop Phrases stored in the phrase pool can be selected and lined up in any desired sequence, and with any number of repetitions.
  • Page 72 • The equation for a phrase loop is stored as part of a project also after writing the result to a track/V-take. Therefore you 0+(1+2 0+(1+2 0+(1+2) 0+(1+2) 0+(1+2)X 0+(1+2)X 0+(1+2)X 0+(1+2)X 0+(1+2)X 0+(1+2)X 8+ 8+ 0+(1+2)X 0+(1+2)X ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 73: Writing A Phrase Loop To A Track

    CREATE TR 1- 1 TR 1- 1 Use the cursor left/right keys and the dial to select the track/V-take to which to write the phrase that will be created. ZOOM MRS-1266 Reference [Phrase Looping] CREATE CREATE TR10- 1 TR10- 1 When track 10 is selected, turning the dial further to the right brings up the following screen.
  • Page 74 [ENTER] key once more. Phrase B The phrase loop is created. When the process is completed, the display reverts to the condition of step 2. Phrase B (MEAS x01) Phrase A Phrase B (MEAS x02) (MEAS x01) ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 75: Reference [Mixer]

    This section explains the functions and operation of the mixer built into the MRS-1266. About the mixer The mixer of the MRS-1266 is divided into two sections: an “input mixer” that processes the input signals from the input jacks, and a “track mixer” that processes the signals from the tracks of the recorder section and from the rhythm section.

  • Page 76: Basic Operation Of The Input Mixer

    [BYPASS] key in the effect section to bypass the insert effect. • The [ON/OFF] key illumination of inputs for which the insert effect is selected changes from red to orange. Master track → ZOOM MRS-1266...
  • Page 77 The signal flow from the input mixer to the track will change as follows, depending on the number of inputs and recording tracks. ZOOM MRS-1266 ● Two mono tracks or stereo track selected as recording track ● One mono track selected as recording track ●...

  • Page 78: Adjusting The Depth Of The Send/Return Effects

    Press the [PAN] key in the track parameter section. The screen for adjusting the PAN parameter appears. Press an [ON/OFF] key in the input section. The input mixer will be selected for panning value adjustment. INPUT INPUT ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 79: Basic Operation Of The Track Mixer

    (if the input is in mono) or the balance (if the input is in stereo). ● When one mono track is selected as recording track The PAN parameter will have no effect. ZOOM MRS-1266 Basic operation of the track mixer Adjusting the volume/pan/EQ For each channel, you can adjust the volume, panning (stereo position between L/R channels), and EQ (equalizer).

  • Page 80: Adjusting Depth Of Send/Return Effect

    Turn the dial to select the effect depth. Higher values result in more effect depth (stronger effect). The range and default values for the parameters are shown below. ● CHORUS/DELAY SEND: 0 - 100 (default: 0) ● REVERB SEND: 0 - 100 (default: 0) ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 81: Linking Odd-Numbered/Even-Numbered Channels

    TR7/8 TR7/8 ST LINK ST LINK ON ON ZOOM MRS-1266 Press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to the main screen. The PAN parameter of two stereo-linked channels will func- tion as a BALANCE parameter that adjusts the volume bal- ance between the odd-numbered / even-numbered chan- nels.

  • Page 82: Using The Solo Function

    Turn the dial to select the scene number (0 - 99) in which the data will be saved. If you select a number where scene data are already saved, the existing data will be erased and overwritten by the new data. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 83: Recalling A Saved Scene

    If you press the [ENTER] key, the scene is recalled and the unit returns to the condition of step 1. If you press the ZOOM MRS-1266 [EXIT] key, the unit returns to the main screen. By pressing the [EDIT] key after selecting a scene, you can edit the name of the scene.

  • Page 84: Deleting Certain Parameters From A Scene

    Any status key except [MASTER] status key Group Item EQ HI EQ LO TRACK Chorus send PARAMETER Reverb send Play/mute Patch number INSERT EFFECT Input source CHORUS/DELAY Patch number REVERB Patch number FADER Fader position Permissn Permissn AllFader AllFader ON ON ZOOM MRS-1266...
  • Page 85 When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to the scene menu. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key. The parameter group on/off status is stored as part of the project. ZOOM MRS-1266 Reference [Mixer]...

  • Page 86: Reference [Rhythm]

    A bass program is a single bass sound, such as an electric bass or acoustic bass. You can choose one of the 26 different bass sounds built into the MRS-1266, and use the front panel pads 1 - 12 to play a scale, or use it as a sound generator for accompaniment.

  • Page 87: Rhythm Songs

    Rhythm song mode Synchronizing the recorder section and rhythm section With the default settings of the MRS-1266, the rhythm section will operate in synchronization with the recorder section. When you operate the transport section to start the recorder section running, the rhythm pattern or rhythm song will also begin playing.

  • Page 88: Playing Rhythm Patterns

    To change the tempo manually, press the [TEMPO] key twice or more at the desired tempo. The interval between the last two times you pressed the key will be detected automatically, and set as the new tempo. ] key. 120.0 120.0 ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 89: Changing The Drum Kit / Bass Program

    ZOOM MRS-1266 Creating a rhythm song The MRS-1266 allows you to save up to 10 rhythm songs per project. Out of these, one is selected for editing or playing. One rhythm song can have up to 999 measures of rhythm patterns.

  • Page 90: Step Input

    Drum kit volume Bass program volume Drum kit number Bass program number → ” is selected and no informa- PTN”). This indicates INSERT? INSERT? P001X P001X INSERT? INSERT? P002X P002X Rhythm pattern Rhythm pattern number length (measures) ZOOM MRS-1266 ” is shown...
  • Page 91 If you wish to check the input result, press the PLAY [ ] key. ZOOM MRS-1266 To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key while the rhythm section is stopped. To edit an input rhythm pattern, perform the following steps while the REC [ ■...

  • Page 92: Fast Input

    (3 + 4) x 2 will result in the following play sequence. An example for creating the rhythm pattern sequence 0 → 1 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 2 → 3→ 4 → 4 is shown below. 0+ 0+ ZOOM MRS-1266...
  • Page 93 [ENTER] key to write the rhythm patterns to the song. ZOOM MRS-1266 • The FAST method can only write a song in one operation, from beginning to end. Writing only a partial song or editing the contents is not possible.

  • Page 94: Inputting Root/Chord Data

    The following screen shows an example of when the chord type has been changed to minor (m). With these settings, the “A minor” chord data have been input at the beginning of the rhythm song. CHORD CHORD Ticks Measure/beat Content ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 95: Inputting Other Data

    “EV ” will indicate the type of data that is input at the current location. For details, refer to p. 96. ZOOM MRS-1266 Chord data that you input can be edited in the following ways.

  • Page 96: Playing A Rhythm Song

    10 10 Input the remaining events in the same way. When you have finished, press the STOP [ From the main screen, press the [SONG] key. SongNo0 SongNo0 Song01 Song01 Press the PLAY [ ] key. ZOOM MRS-1266 ] key.

  • Page 97: Editing A Rhythm Song

    It is also possible to make the rhythm song play back using different rhythm section sounds (drum kit/bass program). For details, refer to p.89 “Changing the drum kit/bass program”. ZOOM MRS-1266 Editing a rhythm song This section explains how to edit a rhythm song that you created.

  • Page 98: Transposing The Entire Rhythm Song

    You can copy the contents of any rhythm song in a project to any other rhythm song. This is useful if you want to create variations of a song. From the main screen, press the [SONG] key so that the key is lit. Press the [RHYTHM] key. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 99: Erasing The Rhythm Song

    SURE? Once you erase the rhythm song, it cannot be recovered. Use this operation with care. ZOOM MRS-1266 Press the [ENTER] key to erase the rhythm song, or press the [EXIT] key to cancel. If you press the [ENTER] key, the rhythm song will be erased and the display returns to the rhythm song screen.

  • Page 100: Creating An Original Rhythm Pattern

    Press the [EDIT] key. The rhythm pattern edit menu appears. EDIT EDIT Quantize Quantize To set the quantize value, use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “EDIT Quantize” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 101: Real-Time Input

    3. Real-time input For real-time input, you play the rhythm pattern on the pads of the MRS-1266. This section explains the input procedure for the drum track and bass track separately. ◆ Drum track real-time input At the rhythm pattern screen, make sure that an empty rhythm pattern number is selected.
  • Page 102 You can edit this pattern name as necessary ( To edit the drum track during real-time input, proceed as follows. Drum track Drum track When you have finished recording, press the STOP ] key. ] key to hear the pattern → p. 110). ZOOM MRS-1266...
  • Page 103 The following settings are available. Chromatic scales Major scales ZOOM MRS-1266 You can use the cursor up/down keys to change the tonic (C - B) and the dial to change the register (1 - 4) played by the pads.
  • Page 104 Press the PLAY [ ] key to hear the pattern that you recorded. Press the [DRUM] key if you want to record the drum track. To terminate pattern recording and return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 105: Step Input

    Step input For step input, you enter each note separately, while the MRS-1266 is in the stop condition. This makes it easy to enter even complex drum patterns or bass lines that might be difficult to achieve with real-time input by playing the pads.
  • Page 106 • If you hit several pads during input, multiple sounds will be recorded at the same position. • Instead of tapping the pads, you can also input sounds by using a MIDI controller connected to the MRS-1266’s MIDI IN connector. To enter a rest, press only the [STEP] key.
  • Page 107 [Bass track step input] Quantize: 8th note Quantize: quarter note Duration: 8th note Duration: quarter note ZOOM MRS-1266 Press the REC [ The display changes as follows, and step input becomes possible. Duration value The first line of the display shows the quantize value, and the second line the duration value.

  • Page 108: Setting The Rhythm Pattern Chord Information

    30 for the drum track and bass track together. • Instead of tapping the pads, you can also use a MIDI controller connected to the MRS-1266’s MIDI IN connector for bass pattern step input. To enter a rest, press only the [STEP] key.

  • Page 109: Editing A Rhythm Pattern

    The rhythm pattern edit menu appears again. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. ZOOM MRS-1266 Editing a rhythm pattern This section explains how to edit an existing rhythm pattern. Adjusting the volume balance of...

  • Page 110: Copying A Rhythm Pattern

    Name Name Pat10 Pat10 Use the cursor left/right keys to move the flashing position to the character you want to change, and turn the dial to select a character. For information on available characters, refer to page 39. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 111: Erasing A Rhythm Pattern

    Use the cursor left/right keys to select an item to set. The following items are available. • INST (Instrument sound) Lets you select one of the 199 built-in drum/percussion sounds of the MRS-1266 to assign to a pad. The setting Reference [Rhythm] Kit number Kit =...
  • Page 112 LEVEL setting changes. Dr Mixer Dr Mixer Pad = 1-1 Dr Mixer Dr Mixer Pad = 1-2 Repeat steps 3 - 5 as necessary to edit other pads. 15 15 ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 113: Assigning A Name To A Kit

    1. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. ZOOM MRS-1266 Copying a kit You can copy a drum kit to another kit number. This is useful if you want to create variations of a drum kit.

  • Page 114: Importing Rhythm Patterns And Rhythm Songs From Another Project

    Change the length of the pre-count. • ClickVol Change the volume level of the metronome. • PadSens Change the pad sensitivity which determines the volume level in relation to the force with which the pad is struck. UTILITY UTILITY Count Count ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 115: Changing The Length Of The Pre-Count

    • PAD The pre-count is off, and recording will begin at the instant you tap a pad. ZOOM MRS-1266 Changing the metronome volume You can change the volume of the metronome that is heard when you record a rhythm pattern in real time. Select “ClickVol”...

  • Page 116: Checking The Remaining Amount Of Memory

    • The above control is valid for only currently selected drum kit. • When you change a drum kit, the level setting to be called is the one programmed before. 15 15 Level value 8 9/10 Dr Mixer Dr Mixer Pad=1-2 Pad=1-2 13 13 ZOOM MRS-1266 MASTER (11/12)

  • Page 117: Reference [Effects]

    Reference [Effects] This section explains the functions and operation of the effect section built into the MRS-1266. About the effects The MRS-1266 has two types of effects, an “insert effect” and two “send/return effects”. The two types can be used simultaneously.

  • Page 118: Using The Insert Effect

    VOL PDL DOUBLING VOL PDL Mono → mono x 2 VOL PDL VOL PDL VOL PDL MODULATION/ VOL PDL DELAY Mono → stereo MODULATION/ VOL PDL DELAY VOL PDL MODULATION/ Stereo → stereo DIMENSION/ VOL PDL RESONANCE ZOOM MRS-1266 PAT LVL...

  • Page 119: Changing The Insert Location Of The Insert Effect

    ● MASTER Immediately before [MASTER] fader Turn the dial to select the insert position. ZOOM MRS-1266 • While the above display is shown, you can select the insert position by pressing the [ON/OFF] keys or status keys in the input section. To select the track pairs 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8, or to select two tracks in 6TR REC mode, press two status keys simultaneously.
  • Page 120 ( M → S ) Track Track EFFECT ( S → S ) Track Track EFFECT ( DUAL ) Track Track EFFECT ( M → S ) Track Track EFFECT ( S → S ) Track Track EFFECT ( DUAL ) Track ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 121: Editing The Insert Effect Patch

    Track EFFECT ( M → S ) Track Track EFFECT ( S → S ) Track Track EFFECT ( DUAL ) Track ZOOM MRS-1266 ■ When inserted immediately before [MASTER] fader Recorder Trac Track Track Track Track Track Track Track...
  • Page 122 NORMALIZE RESONANCE VOL PDL PAT LVL VOL PDL PAT LVL VOL PDL PAT LVL VOL PDL PAT LVL VOL PDL PAT LVL VOL PDL PAT LVL VOL PDL PAT LVL VOL PDL PAT LVL VOL PDL PAT LVL ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 123: Storing An Insert Effect Patch

    If you want to keep the results of your editing, refer to the following section. ZOOM MRS-1266 Storing an insert effect patch A patch that you have edited can be stored in any location of the same algorithm.

  • Page 124: Applying The Insert Effect Only To The Monitor Signal

    Use the cursor left/right keys to call up the indication “UTILITY REC SRC”. UTILITY UTILITY REC SRC REC SRC Press the [ENTER] key. The display indication changes as follows. You can now select one of the following two signal types to be recorded on the track. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 125: Using The Send/Return Effects

    The “UTILITY REC SRC” setting is stored independently for each project. Before you begin recording other parts, change the setting back to “WET”. ZOOM MRS-1266 Using the send/return effects This section explains how to select and edit patches for the send/return effects (chorus/delay, reverb).

  • Page 126: Editing A Send/Return Effect Patch

    As necessary, repeat steps 5 - 6 to edit other effect parameters. When you have finished editing, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to the patch select screen. TYPE TYPE CHORUS CHORUS Effect type TYPE TYPE DELAY DELAY DELAY DELAY TIME TIME Effect parameter ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 127: Storing A Send/Return Effect Patch

    • Patch data included in an already existing project can be → loaded into the current project ( ZOOM MRS-1266 Editing the name of a send/return effect patch This section explains how to edit the name of the patch that is currently selected for a send/return effect.

  • Page 128: Importing Patches From Another Project

    To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key. The patches of the selected project are imported into the current project. When the import process is completed, the screen of step 1 appears again. 12 12 ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 129: Reference [Creating A Cd]

    • On the MRS-1266 without preinstalled CD-R/RW drive, creating a CD is not possible. • On the MRS-1266, it is not possible to play a mixed mode CD or a copy control CD, and to load data from them. Writing audio data...

  • Page 130: Recording Audio Data By Project

    Writing on the CD-R/RW disc starts. During the write process, the indication “wait...” is shown on the display. The counter displays the write progress. When writing is complete, the display shows “CDtrkxx COMPLETE” (where xx is the track number). ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 131: Recording Audio Data By Album

    (For information on how to audition an unfinalized CD-R/RW disc, refer to page 133.) To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key . ZOOM MRS-1266 Reference [Creating a CD] Recording audio data by album This method involves creating a list for the audio CD (called an “album”) which contains information about master tracks...
  • Page 132 To return to the previous screen, press the cursor up key. ] key. The master track of the project ] key. DELETE Track02 Track03 Track05 END OF Proj015 Proj003 Proj023 Track02 Track05 END OF Proj015 Proj023 Proj ZOOM MRS-1266 Proj...

  • Page 133: Playing An Audio Cd

    [ENTER] key. To terminate the process, press the [EXIT] key. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. ZOOM MRS-1266 Reference [Creating a CD] Playing an audio CD To play an audio CD inserted in the CD-R/CD-RW drive, proceed as follows.
  • Page 134 ● D (Digital playback) The digital audio signal of the CD is read by the MRS-1266 in the digital domain and becomes available as an audio signal at the rear panel MASTER OUTPUT jacks, DIGITAL OUTPUT connectors, and front panel MASTER PHONES jack.

  • Page 135: Erasing A Cd-Rw Disc

    Only the track information on the CD-RW disc is erased. This requires less time than the NORMAL erase operation. Press the [ENTER] key. The display now shows the indication “CdrwErs SURE?”. ZOOM MRS-1266 Reference [Creating a CD] To carry out the erase process, press the [ENTER] key once more.

  • Page 136: Finalizing A Cd-R/Rw Disc

    When the process is finished, the display indication changes to “FINALIZE COMPLETE”. By erasing the entire disc, a CD-RW disc can be used again also after finalizing. For details, refer to page 135. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 137: Loading Data From An Audio Cd

    Loading data from an audio CD The MRS-1266 can read audio data from an ordinary audio CD inserted in the CD-R/RW drive and record the data on any track of the internal recorder. The data can then be handled and edited in the same way as other tracks.

  • Page 138: Reference [Projects]

    This section describes how to perform operations for entire projects. About projects On the MRS-1266, the data needed to reproduce a song you create are called “projects”. By loading a project from the hard disk, you always go back to exactly the same condition that existed when the project was last saved.

  • Page 139: Loading A Project

    • When you press the [ENTER] key, the current project will be automatically saved on the hard disk before the new project is loaded. • When power to the MRS-1266 is turned on, the project that you were last working on will be loaded automatically. ZOOM MRS-1266 Creating a new project This operation creates a new project.

  • Page 140: Copying A Project

    Then press the [ENTER] key. The project to erase is shown on the display. PRJ ERS PRJ ERS PRJ011 PRJ011 Project name Project number Turn the dial to select the project, and press the [ENTER] key. 12 12 10 10 11 11 ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 141: Editing The Project Name

    For information on available characters, refer to page 39. To return to the main screen after editing the name, press the [EXIT] key. ZOOM MRS-1266 Protecting/unprotecting a project This operation lets you write-protect the currently loaded project or turn previously enabled protection off. When protect is ON, the following operations will be impossible.

  • Page 142: Backup And Restore

    Backup and restore This section explains how you can use the CD-R/RW drive in the MRS-1266 to back up a project to a CD-R/RW disc and how to restore a project from a disc backup. On the MRS-1266 without preinstalled CD-R/RW drive, performing the backup operation is not possible.

  • Page 143: Saving All Projects To Cd-R/Rw Disc

    To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. ZOOM MRS-1266 Saving all projects to CD-R/RW disc You can save all projects on the hard disk to CD-R/RW media for backup.

  • Page 144: Loading A Project From Cd-R/Rw Disc

    Loading a project from CD-R/RW disc To restore a project saved on CD-R/RW disc to the hard disk of the MRS-1266, proceed as follows. From the main screen, press the [BACK UP] key in the control section. The backup menu appears.
  • Page 145 Project name Project number to be assigned When being restored to the MRS-1266, an empty project number is automatically assigned to the project. Even if a project with the same name already exists on the hard disk, it will not be overwritten.

  • Page 146: Reference [Midi]

    MIDI Timing Clock messages when the MRS-1266 is running. What you can do using MIDI On the MRS-1266, you can use MIDI for the following functions. ● Receive play information You can use an external MIDI keyboard or a computer to send play information (Note On/Off messages) to the MRS- 1266, to play a drum kit or bass program.

  • Page 147: Making Midi-Related Settings

    Turn Timing Clock transmission on/off. ● PRG CHG Turn Program Change transmission on/off. ZOOM MRS-1266 Press the [ENTER] key to display the setting of the selected item, and turn the dial to change the setting. For details on each item, refer to the following explanation.

  • Page 148: Setting The Drum/Bass Midi Channel

    Note On/Off messages from an external MIDI device on that MIDI channel to play the sounds of the MRS-1266’s drum or bass track (i.e., to play the drum kit or bass program). Also, when you play back a...

  • Page 149: Specifying Transmission Of Song Position Pointer Messages

    ON ON ● ON (Transmission on) MIDI Song Position Pointer messages will be transmitted when a Locate operation is performed on the MRS-1266 (default setting). ● OFF (Transmission off) Song Position Pointer messages will not be transmitted.

  • Page 150: Using The Smf Player

    This section explains how to use this function. “Format 0” is a type of SMF that contains all MIDI channel playing information in a single track. The MRS-1266 can only read this type of SMF. The following SMF types cannot be read.
  • Page 151 When an SMF is played in the above condition, the rhythm song or rhythm pattern of the MRS-1266 will be played at the same time. If you do not want to play the drum/bass sound, set the [DRUM]/[BASS] status key to OFF or select an empty rhythm song/rhythm pattern.

  • Page 152: Smf Playback

    [RHYTHM] key status (on/off). • The beat information contained in the SMF is disregarded. Locating a measure/beat in the song of the MRS-1266 may therefore lead to a mismatch with the measure/beat of the SMF.

  • Page 153: Reference [Other Functions]

    Changing the function of the foot switch With the default settings of the MRS-1266, a foot switch connected to the FOOT SW jack can be used to control play/ stop of the recorder. If you want to use the foot switch to control manual punch-in/out recording (→...

  • Page 154: Using The Tuner Function

    Reference [Other Functions] Using the tuner function The MRS-1266 has a built-in chromatic tuner that can be used when tuning an instrument connected to the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks. This section explains how to use the tuner. Connect the instrument that you want to tune to one of the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks, and activate the corresponding [ON/OFF] key.

  • Page 155: Preventing Digital Copying Of A Master Tape Or Master Disc

    [DIGITAL] jack. It will not be possible to make digital copies from a master tape that contains this data. ZOOM MRS-1266 Reference [Other Functions] Turn the dial to select the “ON” setting.

  • Page 156: Switching The Level Meter Display Type

    Assigning a signal to the SUB OUT jack With the default settings of the MRS-1266, the STEREO SUB OUT jack on the front panel carries the signal after the [MASTER] fader. (Therefore it can be used as an extra headphone jack.)

  • Page 157: Hard Disk Maintenance

    The basic procedure is as follows. Turn power to the MRS-1266 off. While holding down the [CLEAR] key, turn power on again. The MRS-1266 starts up in "ROM utility mode" which serves for performing special functions. ROM UTY...

  • Page 158: Test/Restore Integrity Of Data On Internal Hard Disk (Scandisk)

    Reference [Other Functions] When the command has been executed, turn the unit off and then turn it on again. The MRS-1266 will operate in normal mode. Test/restore integrity of data on inter- nal hard disk (ScanDisk) This action serves to test the disk and perform restorative action if necessary.

  • Page 159: Hard Disk Maintenance With The Accesory Cd-Rom

    1. Hard disk maintenance with the accesory CD-ROM A CD-ROM disc is attached to the MRS-1266. You can execute the following mentainance of the hard disk. ■ Returning the entire hard disk to the factory default condition (RECOVER) Restore the entire hard disk to the default condition.

  • Page 160: Appendix

    Appendix MRS-1266 specifications ● Recorder Number of physical tracks 12 Number of virtual tracks 120 (10 V-takes per track) Drum track 1 (stereo) Bass track 1 (mono) Number of simultaneous recording tracks Recording data format 16-bit linear (non-compressed) Maximum recording time Approx.

  • Page 161: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If there are problems during operation of the MRS-1266, check the following points first. Problems during playback ■ No sound, or sound is very weak • Check the connections to your audio system, and the volume of your audio system.

  • Page 162: Problems With The Rhythm Section

    • Make sure that a MIDI cable is correctly connected from the MIDI OUT connector of the MRS-1266 to the MIDI IN connector of the external device. • At the MRS-1266, make sure that output is enabled for the Timing Clock, Song Position Pointer, and Start/Stop/ Continue messages (→p. 148).

  • Page 163: Problems With Cd-R/Rw Drive

    Problems with CD-R/RW drive ■ Cannot play audio CD created with MRS-1266 on ordinary CD player • Check whether the disc was finalized. • Check whether the CD player is an old model. On some old CD players, CD-R/RW discs will not play properly as audio CDs, even if the disc was finalized.

  • Page 164: Effect Type/Parameter List

    Explanation of parameter Adjusts the signal gain. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the module output level. PARAMETER 3 LEVEL LEVEL PARAMETER 3 LEVEL PARAMETER 3 LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL ZOOM MRS-1266...
  • Page 165 ZNR MODULE TYPE Zoom's proprietary noise reduction that minimizes noise when you are not playing. Explanation of ZNR MODULE parameters Parameter name Range THRSHOLD OFF,1 – 30 3BAND EQ MODULE TYPE PARAMETER 1 HIGH 3BAND EQ This a 3-band equalizer.
  • Page 166 Combination of vintage distortion and cabinet simulator. GAIN MZ+CAB Combination of metal-style distortion and cabinet simulator. GAIN 9002+CB Combination of the Zoom 9002 distortion and cabinet simulator. Aco.Sim Transforms the sound of an electric guitar into an acoustic-guitar-like tone. COLOR E-AcPRE Pre-amp for electric-acoustic.
  • Page 167 -12 – 12 LEVEL 1 – 8 ZNR MODULE TYPE Zoom's proprietary noise reduction that minimizes noise when you are not playing. *For an explanation of the parameters, refer to the DUAL algorithm. VOL PDL MODULE TYPE VOL PDL You can use an expression pedal to control the volume.
  • Page 168 *For an explanation of the parameters, refer to the GUITAR/BASS algorithm. ZNR MODULE TYPE Zoom's proprietary noise reduction that minimizes noise when you are not playing. *For an explanation of the parameters, refer to the DUAL algorithm. VOL PDL MODULE...
  • Page 169 *For an explanation of the parameters, refer to the GUITAR/BASS algorithm. ZNR MODULE TYPE Zoom's proprietary noise reduction that minimizes noise when you are not playing. *For an explanation of the parameters, refer to the DUAL algorithm. VOL PDL MODULE...
  • Page 170 *For an explanation of the parameters, refer to the GUITAR/BASS algorithm. ZNR MODULE TYPE Zoom's proprietary noise reduction that minimizes noise when you are not playing. *For an explanation of the parameters, refer to the GUITAR/BASS algorithm. PARAMETER 2 RATE...

  • Page 171: Send Return Effect

    REV TIME 1 – 30 EQ_HIGH -12 – 6 EQ_LOW -12 – 6 E/R MIX 0 – 30 EFX LVL 0 – 30 ZOOM MRS-1266 PARAMETER 1 MIN VOL PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4 RISE_2 FreqOFST RATE TYPE Explanation of parameter...

  • Page 172: Effect Patch List

    Lead guitar sound with dual overlay effect Duplex Distortion bass sound for high range chord playing and lead MadBass Versatile, straight lead sound Straight Clean sound suitable for arpeggios Arpeggio Comment Comment Application Mic & Mic G/B & Mic Gtr & Bass ZOOM MRS-1266...
  • Page 173 Clean flanging sound DeepFLG Wet new hard rock sound HDR-Drv Clean sound suitable for arpeggios, with octave pitch 12-Clean Zoom's original "cry effect" style sound Cry-Lead Lead sound with auto-wah ZakWah Ring modulator also usable as a sound effect for recording TheRing...
  • Page 174 Guitar sound with emphasized body MoreTone Gives presence to internal drums by emphasizing snappy snare sound SnrSmack Stereo sound great for techno tracks Shudder! Phaser effect with powerful resonance SwpPhase Low-fi distortion using ring modulator DirtyBiz Comment Comment ZOOM MRS-1266...
  • Page 175 Mastering for bringing vocals to the foreground VocalMax Special sweep effect using strong filter RaveRez Strong compression over full frequency range FullComp Power tuning with emphasized midrange, strong impact and clear sound ClearPWR Sound with enhanced clarity and contrast ClearDMS EMPTY ZOOM MRS-1266 Comment Comment Appendix...
  • Page 176 Simulates the reverberation of a large venue such as a gym BigRoom Gate reverb type effect PowerSt. Simulates a bright concert hall BritHall Simulates the reverberation at Budokan in Tokyo BudoKan Reverb effect for slow ballads Ballade EMPTY Comment Comment ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 177: Pattern List

    ROCK05 ROCK06 ROCK07 ROCK08 ROCK09 ROCK10 ROCK11 ROCK12 ROCK13 ROCK14 ROCK15 ROCK16 ROCK17 ROCK18 ROCK19 ROCK20 ZOOM MRS-1266 Pattern name Pattern name ROCK21 INDUST02 ROCK22 POP 01 ROCK23 POP 02 ROCK24 POP 03 ROCK25 POP 04 ROCK26 POP 05 ROCK27...
  • Page 178 JAZZ F2 SHFL F1 SHFL F2 SHFL F3 REGGA F1 REGGA F2 AFRO F1 AFRO F2 LATIN F1 LATIN F2 LATIN F3 LATIN F4 MIDE F1 MIDE F2 ENDING01 ENDING02 ENDING03 ENDING04 ENDING05 ENDING06 ENDING07 METRO4/4 METRO3/4 ALL MUTE ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 179: Drum Kit/Bass Program List

    Hi Sine Drive BS Drive Bass FuzzBass Fuzz Bass FZ Drive Fuzz Drive Bass When the MRS-1266's bass track receives each Program change message 32 - 39, you can use the bass programs recommended on the GM/GS tone map. Appendix...

  • Page 180: Midi Note Number Chart

    PAD 7 PAD 9 PAD 3 PAD 9 PAD X PAD 8 PAD + PAD 7 PAD 1 PAD 0 PAD 5 PAD 6 PAD 4 PAD X PAD + PAD 3 PAD 2 PAD 9 PAD 8 ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 181: Instrument List

    SDElect Electric Snare SDBrush1 Brush Short SDBrush2 Brush Long SDBrush3 Brush Slap SDBrushB Bend Down TMLive1 Live Tom 1 ZOOM MRS-1266 Name Display TMLive2 Live Tom 2 TMLive3 Live Floor TMStdio1 Studio Tom 1 TMStdio2 Studio Tom 2 TMStdio3 Studio Floor...
  • Page 182 Bell Odaiko Odaiko ChuDaiko ChuDaiko Oedo Oedo Temple Chinese Temple Mokugyo Mokugyo Clock Huge Clock DoorClos Door Close DoorOpen Door Open Kishimi Kishimi Sliding Sliding Engine Engine Cell Sonar Sonar Space Space Sequence Sequence Minor7 Minor7 Major7 Major7 ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 183: Phrase List

    01 Drum Loops 02 Beats Variation 03 Breakbeats 04 Latin Loops 05 Indian Loops Songs 01 Hardcore Loop 02 Kontrol Variations 03 Drum Bass Loops 04 Reggae Variations ZOOM MRS-1266 NAME COMMENTS Ry-01-1A Drum loop1 Ry-01-1B Drum loop2 Ry-01-1C Drum Fill1 Ry-01-1D...
  • Page 184 AG-02-1C Synth loop3 AG-02-1D Synth loop4 AG-02-1E Synth loop5 AG-02-1F Synth loop6 AG-03-1A String & Synth loop AG-03-1B String loop1 AG-03-1C String loop2 AG-03-1D String loop3 FX-01-1A Fx loop1 FX-01-1B Fx loop2 FX-01-1C Fx loop3 FX-01-1D Fx loop4 ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 185: Mrs-1266 Hard Disk Contents

    Drum kit/bass program sound data ● SYSTEM.ZEX MRS-1266 system file Compatibility with the MRS-1044 series The MRS-1266 can read out projects created on the MRS- 1044 series but partial data. However, projects created on the MRS-1266 cannot be read on the MRS-1044 series. Appendix...

  • Page 186: Midi Implementation

    Note Off kk: note number Note On kk: note number vv: velocity Channel Volume vv: volume value All Notes Off Program Change pp: program number Song Position Pointer shsl: song position Timing Clock Start Continue Stop ZOOM MRS-1266...

  • Page 187: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI implementation chart [HardDisk Recorder Model MRS-1266 Function ... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note Number True voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Key's Touch Ch's Pitch Bend Control Change Prog Change True # System Exclusive...

  • Page 188: Index

    Effect section ......11, 12 Effect type/parameter list ....164 ZOOM MRS-1266...
  • Page 189 Signal flow ......120 ZOOM MRS-1266 Level meters ......156 Loading Project .
  • Page 190 FAST method......92 Importing from another project ....114 ZOOM MRS-1266...
  • Page 191 Sub out jack ......156 ZOOM MRS-1266 Tempo ....... . . 90, 96 Tempo Changing the rhythm song tempo .
  • Page 192 ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg., 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-0022, Japan PHONE: +81-42-369-7116 FAX: +81-42-369-7115 Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp MRS-1266- 5000-3...

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