Zoom RhythmTrak RT-323 Operation Manual page 9

Quick Guide 5
Using Groove Play
Groove play is a special feature of the RT-323 which lets you switch among various patterns
simply by tapping the pads. This makes it easy to play with patterns like a DJ spinning records.
To Use Groove Play
Press the [SONG] key and [PATTERN]
key together.
To Play a Pattern with a Pad
Push the pad
Hold down
Pattern assigned
to pad
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The indication "GroovePLAY" appears
on the display, indicating that the RT-
323 is in groove play mode.
While you hold down the pad, the
pattern assigned to the pad will play.
Try out various pads to hear which
patterns are assigned to them.
In groove play mode, up to four
patterns can be played
simultaneously. By shifting the pad
press timing, you can create complex
rhythms.
To Keep Playing the Pattern After
Releasing the Pad
Hold down the [REPEAT] key and push
the pad
Pattern assigned
to pad
To Terminate Groove Play
Press the [PATTERN] key or [SONG] key
If you hold down the [REPEAT] key
while you push a pad, the pattern will
continue to play after you release the
pad.
To stop the pattern, push the same
pad once more.
Changing the pattern assigned to the pad
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