Selecting The Rhythm Pattern To Use - Zoom MRS-1608 Operation Manual

1.2 Selecting the rhythm pattern
to use
The MRS-1608 has a built-in rhythm function that operates
in sync with the recorder. This lets you use drum sounds
(drum kits) and bass sounds (bass programs) to create
repeated rhythm patterns of several measures. By combining
various patterns, you can create the rhythm accompaniment
for an entire song (rhythm song).
1.
Verify that the [DRUM]/[BASS] status keys
are lit in green. Then set the [DRUM]/[BASS]
faders and the [MASTER] fader to 0 (dB).
Lit in green
0dB
The output signal of the drum kit/bass program (drum track/
bass track) is sent to the respective fader of the mixer
section. Like the regular tracks, these tracks also have status
keys and faders for switching between playback and mute
and for adjusting the signal level.
2.
Press the [PATTERN] key in the rhythm
section.
The [PATTERN] key lights up and the currently selected
rhythm pattern is shown on the display.
Rhythm pattern number
004#000 004#000
08Beat01 BANK:1 08Beat01
Rhythm pattern name
While this screen is shown, the [RHYTHM] key in the
display section is flashing. This indicates that currently the
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0dB
BANK:1
rhythm section is being set up.
While the [RHYTHM] key is flashing or out, the recorder
and the rhythm section are always synchronized (→ p. 87).
3.
Turn the dial or use the cursor up/down keys
to select a pattern to use as guide rhythm.
001#510 001#510
METRO44 METRO44
Up to 511 rhythm patterns can be used in a project. 475 of
these are preprogrammed. (For the other patterns,
"EMPTY" is shown.)
When you turn the dial to select another rhythm pattern
while a pattern is playing, the new pattern will start after the
current pattern has finished. When you select a new pattern
with the cursor up/down keys, the new pattern begins
playing immediately.
In this example, we will select a simple rhythm pattern as
guide rhythm for use during recording. If you select for
example the rhythm pattern number 510, a quarter-note
metronome sound is heard.
4.
Press the PLAY [R] key in the transport
section.
The selected rhythm pattern is played repeatedly, in sync
with the recorder operation. The [TEMPO] key flashes
according to the current tempo setting.
HINT
• If you press and light the [RHYTHM] key while the recorder is
stopped, you can play the rhythm pattern by itself.
• During play, the pads corresponding to the currently produced
sound of the drum kit/pitch of the bass program are flashing.
You can also tap the pads to play the drum sounds/bass
notes.
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