User manual ZOOM MRS-8

[. . . ] Operation Manual © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited. USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure you choose the correct type. · When not using the unit for an extended period, remove the batteries from the unit. · If battery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid. · While using the unit, the battery compartment cover should be closed. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. [. . . ] When you reach the end of the pattern, the unit automatically returns to the first measure, and real-time input continues. · To erase the performance of a specific pad While holding down the [FUNCTION] key, press the pad whose sound you want erase. While you are holding down both keys, the performance of the corresponding pad is erased from the rhythm pattern. Drum sequence Snare Kick Pad Pad Snare Kick Pre-count Recorded repeatedly · Switching the pad bank during real-time input of a drum sequence Press the [DRUM/BASS] key once to bring up the pad bank selection screen, and use the cursor up/down keys to select the pad bank. · Switching to a bass sequence during realtime input of a drum sequence Press the [DRUM/BASS] key once to bring up the pad bank selection screen, and then press the [DRUM/BASS] key once more so that the key goes out. · Temporarily pausing real-time input Press the REC [O] key during recording so that the key is flashing. In this state you can tap the pads to check which sound is assigned to each pad. Recording resumes when you press the REC [O] key once more. · To erase the performance of all pads While holding down the [FUNCTION] key, press the [RHYTHM] status key. While you are holding down both keys, the performance of all pads is erased from the drum sequence. Drum sequence Snare Kick Snare Kick 7. When you have finished real-time recording, press the STOP [P] key. Press the PLAY [R] key to hear the pattern that you recorded. 68 ZOOM MRS-8 Reference [Rhythm] HINT When you select an empty pattern and record it, the pattern name "Patxxx" (where xxx is the pattern number) is automatically assigned. You can edit this pattern name as necessary ( p. When you reach the end of the pattern, the unit automatically returns to the first measure, and real-time input continues. · Switching the range and scale during realtime input of a bass sequence Press the [DRUM/BASS] key once to bring up the range/ scale selection screen, and use the cursor keys and the dial to select the range and scale. · Switching to a drum sequence during realtime input of a bass sequence Press the [DRUM/BASS] key once to bring up the range/ scale selection screen, and then press the [DRUM/BASS] key once more so that the key is lit. · Temporarily pausing real-time input Press the REC [O] key during recording so that the key is flashing. In this state you can tap the pads to check which note is assigned to each pad. Recording resumes when you press the REC [O] key once more. Bass sequence real-time input For real-time input of a bass sequence, you play the pads of the MRS-8. 1. At the rhythm pattern screen, select an empty rhythm pattern number or a rhythm pattern number where only a drum sequence has been recorded. If necessary, select a bass program ( p. 64) before carrying out the following steps. Press the [DRUM/BASS] key repeatedly, until the key is out. The pads can now be used to play a bass program. Immediately after switching the sound, the range and scale selection screen is shown. If necessary, select the scale type, keynote, and range. Use the cursor keys to select the scale type and key-note, and use the dial to select the range. [. . . ] 73 Selecting the scale for pad playing . 14 Pre-count Changing the duration (rhythm section) . 89 Selecting pre-count operation (recorder) . 108 108 109 110 110 110 109 Project . [. . . ]