Using Fast Input For The Phrase Loop - Zoom MRS-1608 Operation Manual

Reference [Phrase Looping]
Using FAST input for the phrase
loop
When creating a phrase loop, the FAST (Formula
Assisted Song Translator) method developed by ZOOM
can be used to specify phrase sequence and number of
plays.
The keys and pads of the rhythm section are used for
FAST input, as described below.
[)] key
Enters the closing bracket ")" used
for linking several phrases.
[(] key
Enters the opening
bracket "(" used for
linking several
phrases.
Pads 0 - 9
Specify phrase numbers
and repetition count.
The basic rules for creating a phrase loop are as follows.
●
Select the phrase
Use pads 0 – 9 to select a phrase number from 0 – 99.
●
Line up phrases
Use the "+" symbol to line up phrases. For example,
entering will result in the following phrase
0 + 1 + 2
sequence being written.
Phrase 0 Phrase 1 Phrase 2
●
Repeat phrases
Use the "x" symbol to specify phrase repetitions. "x"
takes precedence over "+". For example, entering
will result in the following phrase sequence being
2 + 2
written.
Phrase 0 Phrase 1 Phrase 1 Phrase 2
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[x] pad
Enters the "x" that
specifies the repetition
of a phrase.
[+] pad
Enters the "+" for lining
up phrases.
0 + 1 x
●
Link multiple phrases
Use the "(" and ")" symbols to link a group of phrases for
repetition, and then use the "x" symbol to specify the
repetition count. For example, entering
will result in the following phrase sequence being
written.
Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Phrase 1
An example for entering the formula
shown below.
(1 + 2) x 2 + 3
Phrase 2 Phrase 3
0 + (1 + 2) x 8
0 0
0+ 0+
0+( 0+(
0+(1 0+(1
0+(1+ 0+(1+
0+(1+2 0+(1+2
0+(1+2) 0+(1+2)
0+(1+2)x 0+(1+2)x
0+(1+2)x 0+(1+2)x
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