Using The Smf Player; Reading An Smf Into A Project - Zoom MRS-1608 Operation Manual

Reference [MIDI]

Using the SMF player

Using the SMF player function, the MRS-1608 can read
Format 0 SMF (Standard MIDI Files) from a CD-ROM/R/
RW disc and load the contents into a project. Once loaded,
an SMF can perform playback in sync with the recorder
section or rhythm section, using the sounds of the rhythm
section or MIDI sound sources connected to the MIDI OUT
connector.
This section explains how to use the SMF playback function.
HINT
"Format 0" is a type of SMF that contains all MIDI channel
playing information in a single track.
NOTE
The following files cannot be read.
• Format 1 or Format 2 SMF
• Files located on a CD-ROM/R/RW disc not complying to the
ISO 9660 Level 2 standard
• Files on a CD-R/RW disc which has not been finalized

Reading an SMF into a project

By performing the following steps, you can read an SMF
from a CD-ROM/R/RW disc and load it in a project. The
maximum number of SMFs per project is 100.
1.
Insert the CD-ROM or CD-R/RW disc
containing the SMF into the CD-R/RW drive.
2.
From the main screen, press the [UTILITY/
TRACK EDIT] key in the display section.
The indication "UTILITY TR EDIT" appears on the display.
3.
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.
SMF SMF
IMPORT IMPORT
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4.
Verify that "SMF IMPORT" is shown on the
display, and press the [ENTER] key.
The names of SMFs on the CD-ROM/R/RW disc are shown.
IMPORT IMPORT
SEQ1 SEQ1
File name
5.
Turn the dial to select the SMF to import.
NOTE
If the desired file is not shown, check whether the file is in Format
0.
6.
To execute the import process, press the
[ENTER] key.
When import is completed, the disc is ejected from the CD-
R/RW drive. To import other SMFs, repeat steps 1 – 6.
7.
To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT]
key several times.
HINT
By using the option board UIB-02, it is possible to directly import
SMFs from a computer into a project. To do this, the SMF must
be copied to the PROJxxx folder (where xxx is the project
number).
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