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Константин
March 20, 2025

А где взять диск восстановления системы MSR 1608?

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Mr. Anderson
March 20, 2025

You can obtain a recovery disk for the Zoom MRS-1608 as an ISO disc image from the Internet Archive.

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Vin
March 6, 2025

Would I be able to see when a project was created, I have this +20 year old device but no way of knowing when the recording took place.

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

The provided context does not mention any features of the Zoom MRS-1608 for viewing project creation dates.

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Brian
February 10, 2025

After reinstalling the hard drive in the MRS 1608,how do you reprogram it

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Mr. Anderson
February 11, 2025

To reprogram the Zoom MRS-1608 after reinstalling the hard drive, follow these steps:

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-R/RW drive.
2. Press the rear-panel [POWER] switch to turn on the MRS-1608.
3. Use the cursor left/right keys to select either:
- "RECOVER?" to restore the factory default condition, erasing all user-created projects.
- "VER UP?" to restore system files and necessary data for operation.

Use these functions carefully, as they will erase all existing data on the hard drive.

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Brian
February 10, 2025

how do you Reprogram the MRS 1608 after changing the hard drive?

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Mr. Anderson
February 11, 2025

To reprogram the Zoom MRS-1608 after changing the hard drive, follow these steps:

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-R/RW drive.
2. Press the rear-panel [POWER] switch to turn on the MRS-1608.
3. Use the cursor left/right keys to select "VER UP?" to perform a factory initialization.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore system files and necessary data for operation.

This process reinstalls the system files and restores the unit to factory condition.

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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

    When using the MRS-1608 in an area with a disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to different line voltage, please consult your local disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before ZOOM distributor about acquiring a proper AC moving the MRS-1608. adapter. • Volume •...

  • Page 3: Usage Precautions

    Except for personal use, unauthorized recording from copyrighted sources(CDs, records, tapes, video clips, broadcast material and so on) is prohibited. ZOOM Corporation does not bear any liability for injunctions regarding the copyright law infringement. Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    (A-B repeat function) ....37 Finding a desired location (scrub/preview function) ......38 ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 5 About insert effect patches ....139 Using FAST for pattern information input ..106 ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 6 INDEX ......220 Using the SMF player ....174 ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM MRS-1608 MultiTrak Recording Studio (simply called the “ MRS-1608 ” in this manual). The MRS-1608 is a fascinating product with the following features. ■ Brings together everything you need for complete music production...
  • Page 8 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 MRS-1608 features an innovative concept called FAST developed by ZOOM which lets you quickly build songs with various repetition patterns.

  • Page 9: Introducing The Mrs-1608

    From immediately Master track after [MASTER] fader To immediately before [MASTER] master Bass sound source fader track Drum sound source Pad sampler Rhythm section 9/10 11/12 13/14 15/16 MASTER DRUM BASS Chorus delay Reverb Mixer From master track ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 10: Recorder

    You can use these patterns as they are, modify them in part, or create entirely new patterns from scratch. HINT The drum/bass sound sources can be played with the pads on the top panel or with a MIDI keyboard or similar. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 11: Mixer

    The send level of each mixer channel adjusts the depth of the send/return effect. Raising the send level will produce a deeper reverb or chorus/delay effect for that channel. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 12: Parts Of The Mrs-1608

    [TUNER] key [BYPASS] key [INPUT SOURCE] key [DIST] key [ACO/BASS SIM] key [CLEAN] key [BASS] key [ALGORITHM] keys [MIC] key [MASTERING] key [DUAL MIC] key [8X COMP EQ] key [CHORUS/DELAY]/ PATCH SELECT [LINE] key [REVERB] keys [W]/[Q] keys ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 13: Display Section

    Fader section Status keys (1 – 8, 9/10 – 15/16, [MASTER]) Transport section ZERO [U] key REW [T] key FF [Y] key REC [O] key PLAY [R] key STOP [P] key Faders (1 – 8, 9/10 – 15/16, [MASTER]) ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    MASTER OUTPUT jacks Front panel Input/output section CD-R/RW drive bay Input/output section [MASTER PHONES] level control [GUITAR/BASS INPUT] controls 1/2 [STEREO SUB-OUT] level control STEREO SUB-OUT jack GUITAR/BASS INPUT jacks 1/2 MASTER PHONES jack EXP PEDAL jack FOOT SW jack ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 15: Connections

    MASTER OUTPUT jacks (or turn the volume all the way down) before Monitor system you make connections. (audio components or amplified speakers etc.) ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 16 ZOOM FP-01/FP-02 to this jack, Expression pedal for adjusting the effect parameter value. (ZOOM FP-01/FP-02) Foot switch (ZOOM FS-01) You can connect the separately available foot switch ZOOM FS-01 to this jack, for playback start/stop control or for punch-in/punch-out control. ZOOM MRS-1608...

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

    Slide the bottom plate towards the rear to remove. Take care not to lose the screws, as these will be needed again for reassembly. Turn the CD-R/RW drive over and insert it into the drive mount bay. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 18 2. NOTE • Use only the dedicated CD-R/RW drive CD-01 or CD-02 made by ZOOM Corporation. • ZOOM Corporation will not accept any responsibility for damage or third-party claims arising from using any other drive. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 19: Power On/Off

    AC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 adaptor while the HDD ACCESS indicator is lit. Doing so may damage the internal hard disk, causing all data Turn on the connected monitor system. to be lost permanently. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 20: Listening To A Demo Song

    The demo song is write-protected. Even if you change the mix by adjusting fader or pan settings, the changes will not be stored. To retain any changes you have made, cancel the → write-protect setting first ( p. 169). ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 21: Let's Record

    To check the recorded contents, press the ZERO [ U ] key and then press the PLAY [ R ] key. To cancel the recording condition, press the status key 1 so that the key is lit in green. Current signal level ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 22: Quick Tour

    • When performing the shutdown procedure for the MRS-1608 (→ p.19), the last project is automatically saved. Turn power on in the order MRS-1608 → monitoring system. When the MRS-1608 starts up, the last handled project is automatically loaded. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 23: Selecting The Rhythm Pattern To Use

    You can also tap the pads to play the drum sounds/bass notes. 004#000 004#000 08Beat01 08Beat01 BANK:1 BANK:1 Rhythm pattern name While this screen is shown, the [RHYTHM] key in the display section is flashing. This indicates that currently the ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 24: Step 2: Recording The First Track

    Quick Tour To change the tempo, press the [TEMPO] key Step 2: Recording the first track in the rhythm section and then turn the dial to change the tempo value shown on the In this step, you record the first track while listening to the display.

  • Page 25: 2.2 Applying The Insert Effect

    (effect modules) such as compressor, distortion, and delay, connected in series. ● LINE The following steps show how to select an algorithm and An algorithm suitable mainly for recording line-level output ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 26: Selecting A Track And Recording

    Quick Tour instruments such as synthesizer or electric piano. HINT ● MASTERING To record without using the insert effect, press the [BYPASS] key in the effect section. The key lights up and the insert effect is An algorithm suitable for processing the final stereo bypassed.
  • Page 27 REC [O] key: If you press the PLAY [R] key while holding down this key, recording starts. Pressing the STOP [P] key: Stops the key during playback causes punch-in and pressing recorder. the key during recording causes punch-out. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 28: Step 3: Overdubbing

    Quick Tour To begin recording, press the ZERO [U] key Step 3: Overdubbing to return to the beginning of the song. Then hold down the REC [O] key and press the In this step, you will learn how to record another instrument PLAY [R] key.

  • Page 29: Step 4: Mixing

    By operating faders of a pair of stereo tracks, you can adjust return effect intensity etc.) can also be used for the drum/bass the left/right balance. track and input signals. To adjust the EQ and panning for each track, press the respective key in the track parameter section. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 30 Quick Tour Track parameter list Corresponding Parameter Display Setting range Description Adjusts high frequency range boost/ EQ HI G EQ HI GAIN -12 – +12dB cut. [EQ HIGH] key Adjusts center frequency for high EQ HI F EQ HI FREQUENCY 500 –...

  • Page 31: Applying The Send/Return Effect

    Patch name Patch number Turn the dial to select a patch. Each send/return effect has 30 preprogrammed patches (numbered 0 – 29). If desired, you can edit these patches to modify the effect further (→ p. 147). ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 32: Applying The Insert Effect To A Track

    Quick Tour ● When an algorithm other than 8x COMP EQ is 4.4 Applying the insert effect to a selected track You can select one of eight mono tracks (TR 1 – TR 8) or two mono tracks/one stereo track (TR 1/2 – TR 15/16) as insert location.

  • Page 33: Step 5: Mixdown

    To apply the insert effect to the stereo mix, proceed as When you have verified that the sound is as follows. desired, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to the main screen. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 34: 5.2 Mixdown On The Master Track

    Quick Tour When recording is completed, press the 5.2 Mixdown on the master track STOP [P] key. To play the master track, repeatedly press the After mastering effect settings have been completed, record [MASTER] status key until it is lit in green. the final mix on the master track.

  • Page 35: Reference [Recorder]

    Repeat steps 2 – 3 as necessary, to select a V-take for each track. HINT • If you select a V-take on which nothing is recorded, the To return to the main screen, press the indication “NO DATA” appears. [EXIT] key. The [V-TAKE] key goes out. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 36: Assigning V-Take Names

    To return to the main screen, press the key in the track parameter section. [EXIT] key. The key lights up, and the track number, V-take number, The [V-TAKE] key goes out. and V-take name appear on the display. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 37: Moving To A Desired Point In The Song (Locate Function)

    The measure/beat/tick indication changes according to the current rhythm section tempo and beat. To turn off repeat playback, press the [A-B REPEAT] key. The key goes out, and repeat playback will be turned off. The A/B point locations also will be cleared. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 38: Finding A Desired Location

    You can select 40, 80, 120, 160, or 200 (ms) as the length of scrub playback. on the counter to flash. Then turn the dial to find the desired location. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 39: Re-Recording Only A Specified Region (Punch-In/Out Function)

    “punch-out”. from recording to playback. The MRS-1608 provides two ways to do this. You can use the panel keys or a foot switch (ZOOM FS-01, sold To stop the recorder, press the STOP [ separately) to punch-in/out manually (“manual punch-in/ key.

  • Page 40: Using Auto Punch-In/Out

    46) beforehand at the desired locations. that the key goes out. The auto punch-in/out function is turned off, and the In Use the Locate function to go to a spot point and Out point settings are cleared. before the In point. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 41: Recording Several Tracks On A Master Track (Mixdown Function)

    The master track is now ready for playback. In this mode, all other tracks are muted, and all effects are switched off. HINT While the [MASTER] status key is lit in green, the transport section keys except for the REC [ ] key operate normally. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 42: Combining Multiple Tracks On One Or Two Tracks (Bounce Function)

    “PLAY”. Tracks 1 – 14 To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. HINT • You can mix the signals from the INPUT jacks into the bounce recording. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 43: Executing Bounce Recording

    Pan parameter for the odd-numbered track to L 100 and for the even-numbered track to R 100. • If only the signal from the drum track or bass track is recorded, refer to ”Selecting drum/bass track as recording ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 44: Recording The Drum/Bass Sound (Rhythm Recording)

    When play is complete, stop the recorder. To cancel the bounce function and return to • MASTER the normal condition, switch the recording source back to Signal immediately before [MASTER] fader (default “MASTER”, as described in “Selecting drum/bass track setting) ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 45: Recording On 8 Tracks Simultaneously (8-Track Recording Mode)

    2. If both jacks are connected, the GUITAR/BASS INPUT jacks 1/2 are given priority. Press the [8TRACK RECORDING] key in the input section. The key lights up and the MRS-1608 switches to 8-track recording mode. Press the [ON/OFF] keys for the INPUT jacks 1 – 8. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 46: Marker Function

    The MARKER field shows the number of the mark at the When recording is finished, stop the recorder. current position or the closest preceding mark. When the current position matches the mark, a marker symbol appears to the right of the mark number. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 47: Locating A Mark

    From the main screen, use the cursor left/ right keys to cause the mark number on the counter to flash. Turn the dial to select the desired mark number. As soon as the number is changed, the recorder jumps to that number. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 48: Making Settings For Pre-Count Operation

    A pre-count of 1 – 8 beats is heard. • SPECIAL A special pre-count as follows is heard. COUNT COUNT Number of pre-count beats When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key to return to the screen of step 2. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 49: Reference [Track Editing]

    (track 1/2, track 15/16 etc.) or the master track (shown as "M"). • TRIM Retain only a specified range of audio data and erase the rest. Copy Src Copy Src TR 1/2 TR 1/2 • FADE I/O (Fade-in/out) Perform fade-in/fade-out over a specified audio data ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 50: Copying A Specified Range Of Data

    [ENTER] key. Specify the copy destination track/V-take The display indication changes as follows. In this in the same way as when selecting the copy condition, you can specify the copy start point. source, and press the [ENTER] key. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 51: Moving A Specified Range Of Data

    By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 001 001 1 1 0 0 00 00 you can cancel the operation and back up one step at a time. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 52: Erasing A Specified Range Of Data

    2. time. All data after the point specified here will be erased. If you press the PLAY [ ] key, the specified range will ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 53: Fade-In/Fade-Out Of A Specified Data Range

    Press the [ENTER] key. By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, The display indication changes to “Fade Src END”. you can cancel the operation and back up one step at a time. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 54: Reversing A Specified Range Of Audio Data

    • Stretch ratio (%) By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, Expresses the length of the track after time stretch/ you can cancel the operation and back up one step at a compress. time. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 55: Compensating The Pitch Of A Specified Range

    PitchFix using a bass sequence with a and trimming function to create a V-take of the desired length short rhythm, you will get an interesting effect with first. strong modulation. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 56 You can also use the MARKER [ ] keys, ZERO ] key, and REW [ ]/FF [ ] keys to locate the point. By pressing the PLAY [ ] key at this point, you can check out the editing result. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 57: Generating A 3-Part Harmony From A Specified Range Of Audio Data

    • When generating harmony using chord information of the rhythm pattern, the harmony is created for the same chord throughout. NOTE For the harmony generate function to work properly, the audio data should represent single notes recorded without applying delay, reverb, chorus, or other effects. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 58 From this screen, you can set the volume and panning for HARMONY+ HARMONY+ the source and the harmony parts. The parameter for the FEELING FEELING edit source is “SOURCE”. The parameter for the chord root is called “CHORUS 1”, the parameter for the third ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 59: Generating A 1-Part Harmony From A Specified Range Of Audio Data

    DHmnyDst DHmnyDst time. TR 1- 1 TR 1- 1 NOTE You can only select a single mono track or one track of a stereo pair as source track for Duo Harmony. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 60 The Duo Harmony part will be added to the range where DUO HARM DUO HARM recording steps were carried out. By pressing the PLAY FEELING FEELING ] key at this point, you can check the editing result. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 61: Editing Using V-Takes

    The status key for the currently selected track is lit in orange. Alternatively, you can press a status key to select a track. It is also possible to select the master track. In this case, the track number indication shows “M”. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 62: Erasing A V-Take

    Then press the [ENTER] key. NOTE A screen for selecting the copy destination track/V-take After executing an edit command for rewriting the audio data appears on the display. on a track, the original data cannot be restored. To retain the ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 63: Moving A V-Take

    TR 1- 1 TR 1- 1 By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can cancel the operation and back up one step at a time. Use the cursor left/right keys and the dial to ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 64: Importing A V-Take From Another Project

    TR 1- 1 V-take name Track/V-take number Use the cursor left/right keys and the dial to select the track/V-take to import. When an unrecorded track/V-take is selected, the indication “NO DATA” is shown instead of the V-take name. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 65: Track Capture And Swap

    By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can cancel the operation and back up one step at a time. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. HINT By repeating steps 3 – 5, you can capture multiple tracks. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 66: Swapping Track Data And Captured Data

    When the operation is completed, the audio data of the selected track will have been replaced by the previously captured audio data. By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can cancel the operation and back up one step at a time. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 67: Reference [Phrase Looping]

    The result can then be written to any track/V-take as a phrase loop. Project Phrase pool Phrase Project Phrase Phrase pool Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase Audio track CD-ROM/R/RW Phrase Audio track ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 68: Loading A Phrase

    If you select a number into which a phrase is already loaded, the previous phrase will be erased and replaced by the new phrase. Press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key once more. The phrase utility menu for loading phrases and creating phrase loops appears on the display. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 69: Importing A Phrase From The Current Project

    START time. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 001 001 1 1 0 00 00 Use the cursor left/right keys to move the flashing section of the counter, and turn the dial to specify the start point. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 70: Importing A Wav/Aiff File

    When files are found, their names are listed on the display. WAV/AIFF WAV/AIFF Resample Resample ON ON Turn the dial to select resampling on/off. When you press the [ENTER] key, the indication “WAV/AIFF SURE?” appears. Press the [ENTER] key once more to start the ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 71: Importing A Phrase From A Different Project

    The display now shows the screen for selecting phrases in that project. Turn the dial to select the phrase that you want to edit. When you press the PLAY [ ] key, the selected phrase is played. If you select a number where no phrase is ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 72 Specifies a name for the phrase. ● Specifies the phrase playback level in the range of ±24 HINT If you do not intend to match the phrase to a rhythm song, there is no need to set the MEAS x and TIMSIG parameters. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 73: Copying A Phrase

    The phrase is copied, and the phrase screen appears again. By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, Phrase A Phrase B Phrase C Phrase D you can cancel the operation and back up one step at a Write time. V-take Audio data ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 74: Using Fast Input For The Phrase Loop

    (1 + 2) x 2 + 3 When creating a phrase loop, the FAST (Formula will result in the following phrase sequence being Assisted Song Translator) method developed by ZOOM written. can be used to specify phrase sequence and number of plays.

  • Page 75: Writing A Phrase Loop To A Track

    • When a V-take which already contains audio data is selected, the existing data will be completely erased and PHRASE PHRASE overwritten by the new audio data. REST REST No.0 No.0 ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 76 Phrase A Phrase B To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. ● ADJUST BAR When you select this setting, phrase playback start is ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 77: Reference [Mixer]

    If an input signal is not assigned to a track (recording channels. track not selected), the input signal will be sent straight to the [MASTER] fader. In this condition, the following parameters can be adjusted. • Input signal panning • Send/return effect intensity ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 78: Assigning Input Signals To Recording Tracks

    SOURCE] key in the effect section and turn Input selection is performed with the [ON/OFF] keys in the the dial to set the insert position for the input section. If you press an [ON/OFF] key while another effect to IN. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 79 You can select record mode for up to two mono tracks (1 – 8) or one stereo track (9/10 – 15/16). Track mixer When selecting two mono tracks, only odd/even pairs can [MASTER] fader be selected (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8). To select two tracks, ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Signal For Each Track (Track Parameters)

    In this case, you can select the input with the respective [ON/OFF] key and adjust track parameters for each input (except for the record level). The display will show the number of the input (INPUT 1, INPUT 7, etc.) ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 81 (*) symbol: denotes a parameter that can be switched on and off directly with a key in the track parameter section. O: Valid parameter for this track/input ∆: The triangle denotes a parameter that is only displayed when the SUB-OUT SEND LVL ON/OFF parameter for the master track is off. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 82: Linking Two Tracks (Stereo Link)

    SUB-OUT SEND ON/OFF parameter is ON, so that the STEREO SUB-OUT jack carries the same signal as the MASTER OUTPUT jacks. In this condition, the signal from other tracks or inputs cannot be sent directly to the STEREO SUB-OUT jack. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 83 OUT SEND LVL parameter is set to zero for all tracks/ inputs. A setting of 100 will result in a unity gain (0 dB) signal being sent to the STEREO SUB-OUT jack. SUB SEND SUB SEND LVL 100 LVL 100 ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 84: Using The Solo Function

    Press the [STORE] key. The first character of the scene name flashes. In this condition, you can specify a name for the scene. HINT The default name is “SCENExxx” (where xxx is the scene number). ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 85: Recalling A Scene

    Turn the dial to select the number of the scene you want to assign to this mark, and press the [ENTER] key. The scene will be assigned to the mark. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 86: Deleting Certain Parameters From A Scene

    The settings made here are stored as part of the project. ALL FADER Fader position [MASTER] fader MASTER FADER position For example, after you have programmed a sequence of automatic scene changes, you may want to disable only the TRACK PARAMETER group and set the EQ and ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 87: Reference [Rhythm]

    A bass program is a single bass sound, such as an electric bass or acoustic bass, which can be played as a scale with the pads on the top panel. The MRS-1608 has 13 bass ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 88: Rhythm Patterns

    To r e s t o r e t h e o r i g i n a l c o n d i t i o n , p r e s s t h e PATTERN D [RECORDER] key or the [EXIT] key. PATTERN E Rhythm song Measure number PATTERN A PATTERN E PATTERN B Drum sequence Drum sequence Drum sequence Bass sequence Bass sequence Bass sequence Chords ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 89: Playing Rhythm Patterns

    [RHYTHM] key is flashing, the recorder also starts to run when you start playback of the rhythm pattern. To mute the performance of the drum track or bass track, repeatedly press the respective status key, so that it goes out. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 90: Changing The Drum Kit / Bass Program

    Be sure to decide on the tempo first. • CLASSIC Drum/percussion sounds in the style of ZOOM stand- Changing the drum kit / bass alone rhythm machines. program...

  • Page 91: Selecting The Sound Or Scale To Play With The Pads

    • 1/32 ..thirty-second note pad banks (combination of drum sounds), giving you a • HI ..1 tick (1/48 of quarter note) total of 36 sounds. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 92 To return to the previous screen, press the [EXIT] key. selection. HINT The roll play function is also convenient during rhythm pattern real-time input. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 93: Creating An Original Rhythm Pattern

    The indication “EMPTY” appears on the display when an empty pattern is selected. ---#500 ---#500 EMPTY EMPTY BANK:1 BANK:1 HINT If there is no empty rhythm pattern, erase an unneeded → pattern ( p. 103). Press the [EDIT] key. The rhythm pattern edit menu appears. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 94: Drum Sequence Real-Time Input

    HINT Turn the dial to select the beat, and then The beat and the volume of the pre-count clicks can be press the [EXIT] key to return to the rhythm → changed ( p. 118). pattern edit menu. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 95: Bass Sequence Real-Time Input

    For real-time input of a bass sequence, you play the pads corresponding pad is erased from the rhythm pattern. of the MRS-1608. At the rhythm pattern screen, select an empty rhythm pattern number. If the [RHYTHM] key is flashing, press it so that it constantly lit. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 96: Drum Sequence Step Input

    The intensity with which you hit the pad corresponding pad is erased from the rhythm pattern. is also recorded. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 97 Use the cursor up/down keys to select the quantize value. This setting becomes the length of the note you want to enter. The setting can be changed at any time during step input. Drum sequence step input Quantize: quarter note Quantize: sixteenth note ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 98: Bass Sequence Step Input

    To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. Bass sequence step input Quantize: quarter note Quantize: 8th note Quantize: quarter note Quantize: 8th note Duration: quarter note Duration: 8th note Duration: quarter note Duration: 16th note ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 99 OCTAVE] key to select a different octave before hitting a the STOP [ ] key. pad. The REC [ ] key goes out and the rhythm pattern selection screen appears again. By pressing the PLAY ] key you can check the rhythm pattern that you recorded. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 100: Entering Rhythm Pattern Chord Information

    Chord root Turn the dial to select the root for the chord. The available range is C – B (default setting: E). When setting chord information for a rhythm song, the root specified here will become the default. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 101: Changing The Drum/Bass Sequence Volume Level

    Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “EDIT NAME” on the display, the indication “EDIT Bs LEVEL” on the and press the [ENTER] key. display, and press the [ENTER] key. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 102: Editing Rhythm Patterns

    [ENTER] key. The indication “COPY SURE?” appears on the display. To execute the copy process, press the [ENTER] key once more. When the copy operation is completed, the display returns to the rhythm pattern selection screen, with the ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 103: Deleting A Rhythm Pattern

    In the default condition of a project, all rhythm songs are [EXIT] key several times. empty. From the main screen, press the [SONG] key in the rhythm section. The key lights up, and the rhythm song selection screen appears. The display shows the following information. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 104: Entering Pattern Information Using Step Input

    In this condition, you can perform rhythm song step input. Press the [INSERT/COPY] key to bring up the indication “INSERT?” on the first line of EV EV å the display. 001 1 1 0 0 End-of-song indication Current measure/beat/tick in rhythm song ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 105 When you information will be valid until the point where the next reach the end of the song, the indication “EOS” is shown rhythm pattern information is input. on the second line of the display. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 106: Using Fast For Pattern Information Input

    The FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator) method developed by ZOOM uses simple formulas to specify Insert rhythm pattern playback from start to end. The following PATTERN D keys and pads can be used for numeric input.
  • Page 107 Use the cursor left/right keys to move the flashing section, and enter the new numeral or symbol. ● Deleting a number/formula Use the cursor left/right keys to cause the numeral or symbol that you want to delete to flash, and press the [DELETE/ERASE] key. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 108: Entering Chord Information

    Press the REC [ ] key. Move to the location at which you want to The [REC] key lights up and rhythm song step input input the next chord data, and input chord data becomes possible. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 109: Entering Other Information

    Input the remaining chord data in the same Verify that the [SONG] key and [RHYTHM] way. key are lit. Measure Pattern PATTERN 001 PATTERN 020 Beat Root/chord D maj G min Tempo BPM-135 Drum track volume Bass track volume Drum kit number Bass program number ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 110 • Time signature information can be entered only at the beginning of a measure. Move to the location at which you want to input a new event. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 111: Playing A Rhythm Song

    [ENTER] key. The display indication changes as follows, letting you specify the copy source end point. HINT It is also possible to play a drum kit or bass program by hitting the pads during rhythm song playback. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 112: Transposing The Entire Rhythm Song

    When you execute the copy, the contents of the destination rhythm song will be completely erased and overwritten by the copy source rhythm song. Take care not to accidentally erase a song that you wish to keep. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 113: Deleting The Rhythm Song

    Once you delete the rhythm song, it cannot be recovered. Use this operation with care. NAME NAME SONG000 SONG000 From the main screen, press the [SONG] key so that the key is lit. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 114: Creating Your Own Drum Kit

    RDStdrd3 RDStdrd3 001 Selected item Setting value of item (sound in this example) If necessary, press the [BANK/OCTAVE] key and use the dial to switch the pad bank. To return to the original display, press the [EXIT] key. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 115 When press the [ENTER] key. MN is selected, the previous sound stops when the next one starts. GROUP=PL GROUP=MN ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 116: Assigning A Name To A Drum Kit

    To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can cancel the operation and back up one step at a time. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 117: Adjusting The Volume Of Each Pad With The Faders

    The new volume setting for the drum kit is saved. PRJ005 PRJ005 PRJ 005 PRJ 005 Project name Project number HINT The volume for each pad in the sampler program (→ p. 121) can be set in the same way. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 118: Editing Various Settings Of The Rhythm

    Select the drum sound set to be used by the rhythm section ( → p. 90). • COUNT Change the length of the pre-count that is heard during real-time input of a rhythm pattern. • ClickVol Change the volume level of the metronome that is heard ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 119: Changing The Length Of The Pre-Count

    Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Basic procedure” to bring up the press the [EXIT] key several times to return indication “UTILITY ClickVol”, and press the [ENTER] to the main screen. key. Then turn the dial to set the volume (0 – 15). ClickVol ClickVol 10 10 ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 120: Adjusting The Sensitivity Of The Pads

    ● Left/right pan setting applies as seen from the listener HARD (audience). Low sensitivity. Strong tapping is needed to produce a loud volume. ● EX HARD Lowest sensitivity. Very strong tapping is needed to produce a loud volume. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 121: Reference [Pad Sampler]

    In the MRS-1608, you can create up to 10 sampler programs per project. Pads The created sampler programs are stored as part of a project. Sample pool Audio file Sample Sample Track/V-Take Sample CD-ROM/R/RW Sample Sample Sample Projects ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 122: Material That Can Be Imported Into The Sample

    “EMPTY” is shown in the sample name field. NOTE If you select the number of an existing sample, its contents will be overwritten by the new sample. Press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key once more. The sample utility menu for sample importing and editing appears. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 123: Importing Part Of A Track/V-Take

    Refer to steps 1 – 7 of “Basic steps for • If you specify a point where there are no audio data, the sample importing” to bring the indication shows symbol second line of the display “TAKE” onto the display. Then press the [ENTER] key. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 124: Importing A Wav/Aiff File

    When a folder is selected, the indication The files must have the extension “.WAV” (for WAV files) “Folder” is shown in the right side of the display. or “.AIF” (for AIFF files). IMPORT IMPORT WAVFILES WAVFILES Folder Folder Folder name ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 125: Setting Various Sample Parameters

    Use the cursor up/down keys to call up the parameter that you want to adjust. ● START Specifies the playback start point of the sample in milliseconds. In the default condition, this is the beginning of the sample. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 126: Editing A Sample

    The copy destination sample number display appears. COPY TO COPY TO EMPTY EMPTY No.3 No.3 Turn the dial to select the copy destination sample number, and press the [ENTER] key. The indication “COPY SURE?” appears on the display. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 127: Deleting A Sample

    Turn the dial to select the sample you want to delete. The following commands are available. Press the [DELETE/ERASE] key in the rhythm section. ● REVERSE The indication “DELETE SURE?” appears on the Reverse a specified range of audio data. display. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 128: Creating Sampler Programs

    [ENTER] key. The indication “PRG NEW SURE?” appears. To create a new program, press the [ENTER] key. When the sampler program has been created, the unit returns to the rhythm pattern or rhythm song selection ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 129: Assigning Samples To Pads

    [INSERT/COPY] key in the rhythm section . SPL PRG0 SPL PRG0 PRG:0 PRG:0 The indication “SPL LOAD” appears on the display, and you can select a sample to assign to the pad. SPL LOAD SPL LOAD SAMPL000 SAMPL000 No.0 No.0 Sample name Sample number ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 130 You can copy a sampler program to another program send level setting made as part of the track parameters. number, or delete the sampler program. For details, see the next section. • NAME (Program name) Lets you change the name of the sampler program. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 131: Editing A Sampler Program

    Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the program name on the display. Verify that the indication “UTILITY SPL PRG” is shown, and press the [ENTER] key. NAME NAME The sampler program menu appears. SPL PRG1 SPL PRG1 ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 132: Deleting A Sampler Program

    To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. PRG DEL PRG DEL SPL PRG0 SPL PRG0 PRG:0 PRG:0 Program name Program number to be deleted to be deleted ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 133: Using The Pads To Play The Pad Sampler

    When loading is complete, the unit returns to the rhythm pattern or rhythm song selection screen. To switch the pad bank, press the [BANK/ OCTAVE] key. The pad bank selection screen appears. PAD:SMPL PAD:SMPL PadBank: PadBank: 1 ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 134: Playing The Pad Sampler Sounds In A Rhythm

    ( → p. 93). If necessary, use the [BANK/OCTAVE] key and the dial to select the pad bank. After selecting the pad bank, press the [EXIT] key to return to the previous screen. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 135: Recording Pad Sampler Play On An Audio

    HINT When you carry out bounce recording in this condition, Creating a rhythm pattern using drum sequence step input is you can record the pad sampler signal (drum track) onto also possible. any audio track. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 136: Importing A Sampler Program From Another

    “MASTER”. the indication “SPL PRG IMPORT” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key. The display changes as follows. In this condition, you can select the project from which to import the sampler program. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 137 To carry out the import process, press the [ENTER] key. When importing is complete, the unit returns to the rhythm pattern or rhythm song selection screen. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 138: Reference [Effects]

    In point Track 2 Track13/14 Input mixer Track 15/16 Rhythm DRUM section BASS Insert effect Track mixer MASTER Input mixer Track mixer CHORUS/DELAY CHORUS/DELAY SEND REVERB REVERB SEND REC LEVEL DRUM BASS 13/14 15/16 Send/return effect Send/return effect ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 139: Using The Insert Effect

    * VOL PDL applies to all inputs COMP/LIM Mono x 8 VOL PDL → Mono x 8 COMP EQ COMP/LIM LINE COMP/LIM VOL PDL ISOLATOR MODULATION Stereo → Stereo DIMENSION 3BAND COMP MASTERING VOL PDL NORMALIZE RESONANCE LO-FI ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 140: Changing The Insert Location Of The Insert Effect

    1 – 2 or 8 channels. Immediately before [MASTER] MASTER fader Verify that the 8-track recording function is enabled and that the [ON/OFF] keys for inputs 1 – 8 are lit in red (→ p. 45). ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 141: Selecting The Patch For The Insert Effect

    [EFFECT] key in the display section is lit. When you odd-numbered and even-numbered input in succession, press the key at the main screen, the patch select screen for “mono track x 2” is selected. the most recently used effect comes up. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 142: Editing The Insert Effect Patches

    For some effect modules, you can also change the effect type. For example the MODULATION/DELAY effect module of the MIC algorithm provides 18 effect types such as chorus, flanger, phaser, etc. (When you change the effect ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 143 ISOLATOR ISOLATOR 3BandEQ 3BandEQ MOD/DLY MOD/DLY TOTAL TOTAL LINE COMP/LIM ISOLATOR MODULATION/DELAY ZNR, VOL PDL, PAT LVL CMP/LoFi CMP/LoFi NORMLZR NORMLZR 3BandEQ 3BandEQ DIM/RESO DIM/RESO TOTAL TOTAL MASTERING 3BAND COMP/LO-FI NORMALIZER DIMENSION/ ZNR, VOL PDL, PAT LVL RESONANCE ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 144 Turn the dial to change the setting value. For details on the effect types that can be selected for each effect module and on the effect parameters of each type, refer to the information in the appendix of this manual. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 145: Storing/Swapping Insert Effect Patches

    The patch is stored under the new name, and the insert effect patch select screen appears again. NOTE Keep in mind that the name will revert to the previous name if you switch to another patch without storing the edited patch name. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 146: Applying The Insert Effect Only To The Monitor Signal

    REC SRC You can now select one of the following two signal types to be recorded on the track. ● WET The input signal that has passed through the insert effect will be recorded on the track (default setting). ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 147: Using The Send/Return Effect

    When the [EDIT] key is pressed, the effect type selected for that send/return effect is For example, when you have selected a reverb effect patch, shown. the following indication appears. TYPE TYPE CHORUS CHORUS Effect type ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 148: Storing/Swapping Send/Return Effect Patches

    • Patches that you have stored are saved on the hard disk as [EXIT] key. part of the project. The send/return effect patch select screen appears again. • Patch data included in an already existing project can be → loaded into the current project ( p. 149). ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 149: Editing The Name Of A Send/Return Effect Patch

    ● When PATCH was selected The import source patch appears on the display. Use the dial and the [ALGORITHM]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS/DELAY] keys to select the patch and press the [ENTER] key. You can now select the import destination patch. Proceed to step 4. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 150 If a single patch was imported, the screen of step 3 appears again. By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can cancel the operation and back up one step at a time. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 151: Reference [Creating A Cd]

    ( p. 52). When using commercially available pre-formatted CD-RW • If the V-take is less than 4 seconds long, the master track discs, perform an erase operation first, as described on page cannot be written. 159. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 152: Creating An Audio Cd

    “CD Trkxx AUDIO CD AUDIO CD SURE?” (where xx is the track number). When adding to BURN CD BURN CD a CD-R/RW disc, this indication lets you check which track of the project will be written. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 153: Creating An Audio Cd By Album

    The master track of each project selected for the album is BurnType BurnType DAO written in a separate operation. When a CD-R written with track-at-once is played on a CD player, a pause of 2 seconds will occur between tracks. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 154 On the album screen, press the [DELETE/ERASE] key in the rhythm section and then the cursor down key. The indication “ALL DEL SURE?” appears on the display. To delete all projects from the album, press the [ENTER] key. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 155: Using The Marker Function To Separate Tracks

    Press the [MARK] key in the control section. Marks contained in this project will be used as PQ subcodes. The indication “PQ” and a marker icon appear in the MARKER field on the display. By pressing the ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 156: Including A Playlist In An Album

    “ERROR Too Many Track” appears, and marker-based separation cannot be enabled. To import the playlist information, press the [ENTER] key. The procedure is carried out, and the album screen returns. HINT After importing playlist information, you can edit the album as normal. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 157: Playing An Audio Cd

    Playback of the selected track starts. When the track is finished, playback continues with the next track. During audio CD playback, all faders except for the [MASTER] fader as well as the EQ, reverb, chorus/delay, and pan settings are disabled. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 158: Finalizing A Cd-R/Rw Disc

    (including pauses) in hours (H), minutes (M), and seconds (S). Number of tracks FINALIZE FINALIZE TRACKS TRACKS 12 12 036 3659 59240 Playing time Press the [ENTER] key. The indication “FINALIZE SURE?” appears on the display. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 159: Erasing A Cd-Rw Disc

    (Required time is max. 74 minutes for a 650 MB disc and 80 minutes for a 700 MB disc.) ● QUICK Only the track information on the CD-RW disc is erased. This requires less time than the NORMAL erase operation. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 160: Loading An Audio Cd Into A Project

    Insert the disc from which to load audio data into the CD-R/RW drive. Perform steps 2 – 5 of “Playing an audio CD” (→ p. 157) to bring up the CD player screen and select the desired track of the ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 161: Backup And Restore

    If the project size is larger than the capacity of one CD- R/RW disc, the disc will be ejected after it has been filled SAVE SAVE up, and the display indication changes as follows. PRJ005 PRJ005 PRJ 005 PRJ 005 Project name Project number ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 162: Saving All Projects To Cd-R/Rw Disc

    “BACKUP ALL SAVE” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key. The display shows the space required for the backup of all projects in MB (megabytes). SIZE SIZE 1137MB 1137MB Press the [ENTER] key. The display indication changes as follows. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 163: Loading A Project From Cd-R/Rw Disc

    To do this, press the [EXIT] key while the indication “CHANGE DISCxxx” (where xxx is the disc number) is shown. The indication will change to “ALL SAVE CANCEL?”. Press the [ENTER] key to terminate the process. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 164 finished, the display indication changes to “LOAD COMPLETE”, and the CD-R/RW disc is ejected. If the backup spans multiple discs, the CD-R/RW disc will be automatically ejected after the data have been loaded, and the display indication changes as follows. CHANGE CHANGE DISC002 DISC002 ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 165: Reference [Projects]

    ● PROJECT ERASE Erase a specified project from the hard disk. ● PROJECT NAME Edit the name of the currently loaded project. ● PROJECT PROTECT Switch the protection status of the currently loaded project on or off. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 166: Loading A Project

    1 simply by pressing the [NEW one step at a time. PROJECT] key. HINT When power to the MRS-1608 is turned on, the project that was last worked on will be loaded automatically. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 167: Checking The Project Size/Available Hard Disk Capacity

    By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can cancel the operation and back up one step at a time. PRJ SIZE PRJ SIZE 00h34m47 00h34m47 ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 168: Erasing A Project

    • A project for which protect is ON cannot be erased. Set protect to OFF and then repeat the procedure. • If you erase a project that is currently loaded, the lowest- numbered project will automatically be loaded after the erase operation has been completed. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 169: Protecting A Project

    Lock symbol PRJ 008 PRJ 008 PRJ008 PRJ008 A change in the protect status becomes active immediately. To return to the main screen after making the setting, press the [EXIT] key several times. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 170: Reference [Midi]

    The MRS-1608 can read SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) from a CD-ROM/R/RW disc and load the contents into a project. Once loaded, an SMF can use internal or external sound sources and perform playback in sync with the recorder section or rhythm section (SMF player function). ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 171: Making Midi-Related Settings

    If you specify a MIDI channel (1 – 16) for the drum kit or Turn Start/Stop/Continue message transmission on/off. bass program, you can transmit Note On/Off messages from an external MIDI device on that MIDI channel to play the sounds of the MRS-1608. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 172: Turning Timing Clock Messages On Or Off

    MRS-1608 stops or begins running channels OFF. Synchronization may become unstable if MIDI (default setting). Timing Clock and other MIDI messages are being transmitted simultaneously. ● OFF (Transmission off) Start/Stop/Continue messages will not be transmitted. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 173: Turning Program Change Messages On Or

    Refer to steps 1 – 4 of “Basic procedure” to bring up the indication “MIDI MTC” on the display and press the [ENTER] key. Then turn the dial to select one of the following settings. 30 30 ● 24 (24 frames/second) ● 25 (25 frames/second) ● 29.97 (29.97 frames/second, non-drop) ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 174: Using The Smf Player

    The indication “UTILITY TR EDIT” appears on the display. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “UTILITY SMF” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key. The menu screen for SMF selection and playback appears. IMPORT IMPORT ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 175: Selecting The Smf Output Destination

    9 of the SMF playing information is sent to the bass program, MIDI channel 10 to the drum kit, and the other MIDI channels to the MIDI OUT connector. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 176: Smf Playback

    In the default condition of a project, the setting is ON. If it was set to OFF, turn the dial to select ON. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “SMF FILE SEL” on the display. FILE SEL FILE SEL ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 177: Reference [Other Functions]

    If the name of a desired project does not appear on the display, check the V- take selected for the master track. • If the V-take is less than 4 seconds long, the master track cannot be registered in the playlist. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 178: Playlist Playback

    V-take, and select the V-take for the master track. Then Project name Current playback number return to the playlist registration screen. Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the playback volume. When a project has played through, the next project is ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 179: Using The Tuner Function

    The pitch is automatically detected, and the display shows the nearest note name (C, C#, D, D#, E...). The display also indicates by how much the current pitch is different from the correct pitch. CHROMATC CHROMATC >>A >>A ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 180: Using Other Tuner Types

    • The reference pitch selected here will remain in effect until you return the setting to the original value. Tuner type GUITAR BASS OPEN A OPEN D OPEN E OPEN G DADGAD String1 String2 String3 String4 String number/note name String5 String6 String7 ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 181: Changing The Function Of The Foot Switch

    The foot switch can be used to perform manual punch-in/ out. Pressing the foot switch has the same effect as pressing the REC [ ] key. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 182: Preventing Digital Copying Of A Master Disc Or Master Tape

    Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up master tape or master disc that contains this data. the indication “UTILITY SYSTEM” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key. Turn the dial to select the “ON” setting. The display indication changes as follows. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 183: Using An Option Card To Connect To A Computer

    MRS-1608 and goes into the on-line state. For details on operation, see the on-line manual supplied with the UIB-02. To terminate the connection, cancel the on- line state at the computer. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 184: Hard Disk Maintenance

    “ScanDisk” on the display. Then press the The indication “ExtFunc Select” appears on the display. [ENTER] key. The ScanDisk menu for selecting the testing method ExtFunc ExtFunc appears. Select Selectå AutoRepr AutoRepr åENT Use the cursor left/right keys to select the desired command. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 185: Returning System File Data To Factory Default (Factory Initialize)

    1. By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can cancel the operation and return to the condition Init Fac Init Fac of step 1. Sure? Sure? ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 186: Hard Disk Maintenance Using The Supplied Cd-Rom

    [ENTER] key once more. When maintenance is completed, the indication “Done” appears. Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-R/RW drive and restart the MRS-1608. To cancel the operation, press the [POWER] switch before pressing the [ENTER] key to turn the unit off. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 187: Specifications

    10 songs per project Measure 999 measures per song, 99 * 0 dBm = 0.775 Vrms measures per pattern * Design and specifications are subject to change without Note/event Approx. 20 000 notes per song notice. Tempo 40.0 – 250.0 BPM ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 188: Troubleshooting

    ◆ The indication “Stop Recorder” is shown on the display, and operation is not possible. The current operation is not possible while the recorder is operating. Press the STOP [ ] key to stop the recorder. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 189: Problems With Effects

    • When synchronizing on the timing clock (MIDI clock), Change the pad sensitivity setting ( p. 120). → make sure that output is enabled for Timing Clock, Song Position Pointer, and Start/Stop/Continue ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 190: Problems With Cd-R/Rw Drive

    1. When the entire hard disk was backed up, insert the first disc that contains data of the desired The disc inserted in the CD-R/RW drive is not a CD-R/ project. RW disc. HDD FULL There is not enough free space on the internal hard disk. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 191: Appendix

    CR+CAB TS+CAB Combination of vintage overdrive and cabinet simulator. Combination of vintage distortion and cabinet simulator. GV+CAB MZ+CAB Combination of metal-style distortion and cabinet simulator. Combination of the Zoom 9002 distortion and cabinet simulator. 9002+CAB GAIN TONE LEVEL CABINET SPEAKER DEPTH Parameters for type SNS BASS to 9002+CAB are the same.

  • Page 192: Zoom Mrs

    Gives a varying wah sound that depends on the picking intensity. SHIFT TONE BALANCE PITCH Modifies the pitch of the direct sound. POSITION TIME CURVE SLOW-ATK Creates a “violin playing” sound with soft attack. DEPTH RATE BALANCE VIBE Automatic vibrato effect. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 193 Emphasizes the low frequency range. LowBoost SIZE 1 – 10 Adjusts the spatial width. WET LVL 0 – 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the effect sound. DRY LVL 0 – 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the direct sound. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 194 Adjusts the sensitivity. Set this high as far as the attacks or decays sound natural. VOL PDL module Type Parameter MIN VOL VOL PDL You can use the expression pedal to control the volume. Parameter description Parameter Setting range Description MIN VOL 0 – 10 Specifies the minimum volume. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 195 CLIP TREMOLO Periodically varies the level of the sound. SHIFT TONE BALANCE PITCH Modifies the pitch of the direct sound. TIME CURVE SLOW-ATK Creates a “violin playing” sound with soft attack. DEPTH RATE BALANCE VIBE Automatic vibrato effect. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 196 Three-band equalizer. Parameter description Parameter Setting range Description -12 – 12 Boosts/cuts the high-frequency range. HIGH -12 – 12 Boosts/cuts the mid-frequency range. -12 – 12 Boosts/cuts the low-frequency range. LEVEL 1 – 8 Adjusts the module output level. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 197 Adjusts the treble mix amount. MIX MID OFF, -24 – 6 Adjusts the midrange mix amount. MIX LOW OFF, -24 – 6 Adjusts the bass mix amount. 3 BAND EQ module See the CLEAN, DIST, ACO/BASS SIM, BASS algorithm. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 198 Adjusts the delay time in 1-ms steps. The “T x” setting results in sync with the TIME DELAY, ECHO: rhythm tempo. 1 – 5000, T 4x4 – T 1/4 ZNR module VOL PDL module See the CLEAN, DIST, ACO/BASS SIM, BASS algorithm. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 199 Adjusts the degree of distortion. DIST TONE 0 – 10 Adjusts the tone. EFX LVL 0 – 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the effect sound. DRY LVL 0 – 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the direct sound. ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 200 0 – 30 EFX LVL Adjusts the mix amount of the effect sound. 0 – 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the direct sound. DRY LVL ZNR module VOL PDL module See the CLEAN, DIST, ACO/BASS SIM, BASS algorithm. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 201: Send/Return Effect

    EQ LOW -12 – 6 Adjusts the low range level of the effect sound. E/R MIX 0 – 30 Adjusts the volume of early reflections. EFX LVL 0 – 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the effect sound. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 202: Effect Patch

    Full distortion with rich sustain RCT-BG High-gain amp sound of American-made “Rectifier” series CrnchCmp Crunch sound with a touch of compression ZOOM 9002 sound 9002Lead Sound of a small, American-made vintage tube amp F-Tweed Heavy metal sound of “5100 series” American-made stack amp...
  • Page 203 Tastefully seasoned sound for melodies Vintage blues sound V-Blues Bluesy sound for finger picking BlueFngr Wet hard rock sound HDR-Drv Zoom's original “cry effect” sound Cry-Lead Lead sound with auto-wah ZakWah L.A. studio-style big chorus sound LA-Std Ring modulator simulation...
  • Page 204 Chorus for lead vocals with emphasized attack Vocals Warmth Warm sound with prominent midrange Vocals AM Radio Simulates AM monaural radio Vocals Pavilion Narration sound at expo booths Vocals TV newscaster sound TV News Vocals For female vocal piano ballads F-Vo/Pf1 Vocal/Piano ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 205 Doubling for vocal track Doubler SFXlab Forced SFX sound for synthesizer SynLead2 Old-style jet sound for synthesizer lead Tekepiko For sequence phrases or single note muted guitar Soliner Simulates analog strings ensemble HevyDrum For hard rock drums 30 - 49 EMPTY ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 206 Overall percussion CompLtr Versatile, mellow sound 1 - 8 1 - 2 Female vocal Male vocal 3 - 4 For a cappella group A Capla Vocal duo 5 - 6 Overall vocal 7 - 8 10 - 19 EMPTY ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 207 Brings vocals to the foreground RaveRez Special sweep effect using sharp filter FullComp Strong compression over full frequency range ClearPWR Power tuning with emphasized midrange ClearDMS Enhances clarity and spaciousness Boosts overall sound pressure level Maximizr 21 - 29 EMPTY ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 208: Send/Return Effect

    Reverb for brass section SecBrass ShortPla Short reverb RealPlat Spring reverb simulation Dome Reverb of a Domed-stadium VinSprin Simulates analog spring reverb ClearSpr Clear reverb with short reverb time Simulates the reverberation of a clay pipe Dokan 22 - 29 EMPTY ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 209: Rhythm Pattern

    REGGs1VB ROCKs2FA RnBs1VA DANCs2FB REGGs1Vb ROCKs2VB RnBs1Va HOUSs1VA REGGs1FB ROCKs2Vb RnBs1FA HOUSs1FA LATNs1VA ROCKs2FB RnBs1VB HOUSs1VB LATNs1Va ROCKs3VA RnBs1Vb HOUSs1FB LATNs1FA ROCKs3FA RnBs1FB TECHs1VA LATNs1VB ROCKs3VB RnBs2VA TECHs1FA LATNs1Vb ROCKs3FB RnBs2Va TECHs1VB LATNs1FB ROCKs4VA RnBs2FA TECHs1FB LATNs2VA ROCKs4Va ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 210 JAZZ07 ENDING05 PUNK01 HIP22 SHFL01 ENDING06 PUNK02 HIP23 SHFL02 ENDING07 FUS01 DANC01 SHFL03 COUNT FUS02 DANC02 SHFL04 AllMute FUS03 DANC03 SHFL05 473I FUS04 EMPTY DANC04 SKA01 FUS05 METRO34 DANC05 SKA02 FUS06 METRO44 DANC06 SKA03 FUS07 HOUS01 SKA04 FUS08 ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 211: Drum Kits

    Modern 2 Reggae 2 Techno 3 Modern 3 Loose Percuss Brush Funk 2 Benddown Percuss Minor7 Percuss Major7 Minor7 Major7 Bass Programs Name Finger Pick Slap AcostcBS Synth BS TechnoBS BSHrmnic TechAnlg AnaTouch Lo Sine HrmnicBS Saw Wave Square ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 212: Instruments

    OHHClear Engine TMAco2 Hi-hat CHHAnalg Sonar TMAco3 OHHAnalg Minor7 TMSynth CHHDgAna Major7 TMPopHi OHHDgAna TMPopHi2 FHHAco TMPopMid CYMCrsh1 TMPopLo2 CYMCrsh2 CHH 14' CYMCrsh3 CHH 14'2 Cymbal CYMSpls1 OHHLive CYMSpls2 CHHClear CYMRide2 Hi-hat OHHClear CYMCup1 CHHAnalg CHHDgAna OHHAna FHHAco ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 213 Cabasa TMDry3 Sonar Maracas TMAmbi1 Minor7 Claves TMAmbi2 Major7 Gamelan TMAmbi3 Odaiko TMHard1 ChuDaiko TMHard2 Oedo TMHard3 Temple TMAco1 Engine TMAco2 Sonar TMAco3 Minor7 TMBend1 Major7 TMBend2 TMBend3 TMSynth CHHLive OHHLive CHHStdio CHHClear Hi-hat OHHClear FHHAco1 CHHBend OHHBend ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 214: Midi Note Number Chart

    Low Timbale PAD + Mid Tom 1 PAD 5 High Agogo PAD 3 High Tom 2 PAD 4 Low Agogo PAD 2 Crash Cymbal 1 PAD 8 Cabasa PAD 9 Hi Tom 1 PAD 4 Maracas PAD 8 ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 215: Phrases

    Hiphop track 2-2 Sg-03-1A Drum loop Drum Bass Loops Sg-03-1B Bass loop Sg-04-1A Dub drum loop Sg-04-1B Dub bass loop Sg-04-1C Dub guitar loop Reggae Variations Sg-04-2A Dub drum loop Sg-04-2B Dub bass loop Sg-04-2C Dub guitar solo loop ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 216 Synth Textures AG-03-1C String loop 2 AG-03-1D String loop 3 FX-01-1A Fx loop 1 FX-01-1B Fx loop 2 FX Loops FX-01-1C Fx loop 3 FX-01-1D Fx loop 4 With the factory default settings, project 001 contains these phrases. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 217: Mrs-1608 Hard Disk Contents

    PHRASExx.PHR Audio data for each phrase (stereo right channel) (xx; 00-99 corresponding to phrase number) LOOPxx.LSQ Expression data entered to create phrase loop RHYTHM.FST Expression data entered to create rhythm song with FAST method PRJDATA.INI Project setting data ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 218: Midi Implementation

    MTC Quarter Frame dd: data Song Position Pointer shsl: song position Timing Clock Start Continue Stop NOTE: n = MIDI Channel Number ( 0 - F ) 3. System Exclusive Messages No SysEx messages are recognized/transmitted. ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 219: Midi Implementation Chart

    Reset Notes MTC quarter frame message is transmitted. Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO o : Yes Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO x : No ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 220: Index

    Changing the drum kit..... . 90 Installing the CD-R/RW drive ....17 Changing the sound and other settings for ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 221 Importing a project from CD-R/RW disc ..163 MIDI IN jack ......170 ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 222 (Recorder) ......48 input ....... . . 106 ZOOM MRS-1608...
  • Page 223 Status keys ....... 26 Step input Rhythm pattern ......94, 95 ZOOM MRS-1608...

  • Page 224: Zoom Corporation

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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-1608- 5000-2...

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