Editing A Song - Zoom RhythmTrak RT-123 Operation Manual

Editing a song

This section describes how you can alter parameters such as tempo or volume for a song that has already
been recorded.
3, 5 PATTERN(SONG REC)
INSERT/COPY DELETE/ERASE
4, 5
4, 5
1
In song mode, select the song to which you want to make alterations.
STEP
2
Press the [REC] key.
STEP
The [REC] key LED lights up, and song editing becomes possible.
Hold down the [REPEAT/STEP] key and use the [VALUE +/-] keys to select the step
3
STEP
where you want to make an alteration.
The lower two digits of the display show the step number and the
upper two digits show the pattern number.
You can move back and forth in the step numbers by holding down the
HINT HINT
[SONG] key and using the [VALUE +/-] keys.
4
Choose the type of alteration by pressing one of the following keys:
STEP
• [TEMPO] key: to change the tempo of the pattern
• Pad 2 (MIX): To set the pattern volume
• Pad 1 (BASS KEY): To transpose the bass track
The current setting of the selected parameter is shown on the
display.
While holding down the pad whose parameter you want to change, use the [VALUE
5
STEP
+/-] keys to set the value.
The adjustment range for the various parameters is as follows.
• Tempo change: -30 to 0 to 30 BPM
• Volume: 0 to -30
• Transpose: -6 to 0 to 6 (in semitones)
6
Repeat steps 3 - 5 until all desired parameters are set.
STEP
7
To terminate song editing, press the [STOP/EXIT] key.
STEP
15-19
Studio Drums
10-14
Live Rock
00-24
STEP
Bass
00-09
Programs Basic Drum Kits
BASS MUTE BASS DRUM A
– +
OPEN HAT
7
CLICK VOL
REPEAT/STEP
MODE
45-49
Rap/HipHop
SONG
40-44
Modern Drums
35-39
TEMPO
Ballad Set
STEP REC
REAL-TIME REC
PLAY
DRUM B
II
SONG
PATTERN
MEASURE
PATTERN(SONG REC)
Currently selected Step number
pattern number
PATTERN
4, 5
STOP/EXIT
7
2
3
STEP REC
REPEAT/STEP
– +
BEAT
STEP
SONG
PATTERN
MEASURE BEAT
PATTERN(SONG REC) STEP
Setting of selected parameter
SONG
PATTERN
MEASURE BEAT
PATTERN(SONG REC) STEP
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