Reference [Rhythm]; About The Rhythm Section; Explanation Of Some Important Terms; Pattern Mode/Song Mode - Zoom Palmtop Studio PS-04 Operation Manual

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This section explains the rhythm functions of the PS-04.

About the rhythm section

The rhythm section of the PS-04 uses built-in drum

and bass sounds to produce rhythm accompaniment

which can be played during recording and playback

of the audio tracks. For example, during recording

you might play a simple pattern that serves as a

metronome. Or you can add drum and bass

accompaniment to the recorded content of the audio

tracks and bounce the result onto a pair of V-takes.

Rhythm playback is possible in all modes except

the SYSTEM mode. However, to create or edit

rhythm patterns and to make rhythm related

settings, you must switch to RHYTHM mode by

pressing the [RHYTHM] key of the PS-04.

Explanation of some

important terms

Some terms that are relevant for rhythm section

operation are explained below.

■ PATTERN mode/SONG mode

The rhythm section has two operation modes:

PATTERN mode for repeatedly playing drum/bass

patterns, and SONG mode for arranging and

playing rhythm patterns in a sequence that provides

the rhythm accompaniment to an entire song. The

initial mode when creating a new project is

PATTERN mode, but you can switch between

PATTERN mode and SONG mode by pressing the

[RHYTHM] key.

■ Pattern/song

A program containing from a few measures up to a

maximum of 99 measures of drum/bass sounds is

called a pattern. The PS-04 has a capacity for up to

511 patterns per project. 346 patterns are already

preprogrammed, allowing you to play a rhythm

simply by selecting a pattern.

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