Entering Rhythm Pattern Chord Information - Zoom MRS-1608 Operation Manual

Reference [Rhythm]
12.
To return to the main screen, press the
[EXIT] key several times.
Entering rhythm pattern chord
information
When you have recorded a rhythm pattern, and you later
set the chord information (root + chord type), the bass
phrase in a rhythm song will be transformed based on the
original chord information of that rhythm pattern.
HINT
For patterns not used in a rhythm song or for which no bass
sequence is input, this procedure is not necessary.
1.
From the main screen, press the [PATTERN]
key in the rhythm section.
The rhythm pattern selection screen appears, and the
[RHYTHM] key flashes.
2.
Turn the dial to select the pattern for which
to specify chord information (root/type),
and press the [RHYTHM] key so that the
key is constantly lit.
In this condition you can create and edit rhythm patterns.
3.
Press the [EDIT] key.
The rhythm pattern edit menu appears on the display.
EDIT EDIT
QUANTIZE QUANTIZE
4.
Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up
the indication "EDIT OrgRoot" on the
display, and press the [ENTER] key.
This screen allows you to specify the root for the selected
rhythm pattern.
OrgRoot OrgRoot
E
Chord root
5.
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.
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6.
When the setting is complete, press the
[EXIT] key.
The setting is entered and the rhythm pattern edit menu
appears again.
7.
Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up
the indication "EDIT OrgChord" on the
display, and press the [ENTER] key.
This screen allows you to specify the chord type for that
rhythm pattern.
OrgChord OrgChord
MAJOR MAJOR
8.
Turn the dial to select the chord.
For the chord type, you can select MAJOR or MINOR.
For example, if you have entered a bass phrase with an E
minor chord in mind, set the root to "E" and the chord
type to "MINOR".
9.
When the setting is complete, press the
[EXIT] key.
The setting is entered and the rhythm pattern edit menu
appears again.
10.
To return to the main screen, press the
[EXIT] key several times.
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