User manual ZOOM RT-323

[. . . ] OPERATION MANUAL USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Precautions In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. [. . . ] After returning to pattern mode, the deleted measures cannot be restored. When you change the setting with the [L]/[M] keys or the [VALUE] dial, the indication "E" appears on the display. When you return the setting to the original value, the "E" disappears. G Setting the volume balance for each track You can adjust the volume of the drum A, drum B, and bass track in a user pattern. This setting is stored for each user pattern individually. 1 In pattern mode, select the user pattern for which you want to make the setting, and press the [EDIT] key. 4 When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key. The new setting becomes active and the unit returns to the pattern mode. 2 Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "MIXLVL" on the display. G Changing the pattern beat The beat (timing signal) of a user pattern can be adjusted. This setting is stored for each user pattern individually. Current track Current setting 1 In pattern mode, select the user pattern for which you want to make the setting, and press the [EDIT] key. 3 Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the track for which you want to change the volume. 4 Use the [L]/[M] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the volume for the track (0 - 15). When a new pattern is created, the volume for all tracks is set to 15. When wishing to adjust the volume for other tracks, repeat steps 3 and 4. 2 Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "TIMSIG" on the display. Current setting 5 When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to pattern mode. 3 Use the [L]/[M] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the beat. The setting range is 1 (1/4 beat) - 16 (16/4 beat). The initial setting for empty patterns is 4 (4/4 beat). It is possible to change the beat for a pattern that is already input. In this case, the playback content changes as follows. I Longer beat than current setting Blank space is added to each measure. G Changing the play timing (shift) Application Guide [Patterns] You can change the play timing of the currently selected user pattern. Application Guide [Patterns] 1 In pattern mode, select the user pattern for which you want to make the setting, and press the [EDIT] key. 2 Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "SHIFT" on the display. Current setting I Shorter beat than current setting Excessive section of each measure is cut off. After returning to pattern mode, the deleted part cannot be restored. When you change the setting with the [L]/[M] keys or the [VALUE] dial, the indication "E" appears on the display. When you return the setting to the original value, the "E" disappears. 3 Use the [L]/[M] keys or the [VALUE] dial to shift the timing. The setting range is -192 to 192 ticks (+-2 beats) in units of 1 tick (1/96 of a quarter note). For example, when the setting value is 24, the pattern changes as follows. 4 To update the setting, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key. When you press the [ENTER] key the unit returns to pattern mode. 52 53 Application Guide [Song] Shift Setting value = 24 (sixteenth note) This section explains various operation steps related to song playback, creating new songs, and editing existing songs. Deleted Song Playback The RT-323 can store up to 100 songs. Pause of same length as setting value When you change the setting with the [L]/[M] keys or the [VALUE] dial, the indication "E" appears on the display. When you return the setting to the original value, the "E" disappears. 1 Press the [SONG] key to switch to song mode. The RT-323 switches to the song mode which lets you create and play your own songs. 4 To accept the setting, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to pattern mode. 2 Use the [L]/[M] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the song number (00 - 99). This setting directly alters the play data stored for the pattern. After you return to pattern mode, the original contents cannot be restored. G Changing the pattern name When you create a new pattern, the pattern name "PTN xxx" (where xxx is the user pattern number) is automatically assigned. You can also switch songs while a song is playing. When you use the [L]/[M] keys, the song is switched immediately. When you use the [VALUE] dial, the song is switched when playback of the current song completed. or Song number Song name 1 In pattern mode, select the user pattern for which you want to make the setting, and press the [EDIT] key. When you select an empty song, the indication "EMPTY" is shown in the song name field. 2 Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "NAME" on the display. The pattern name is shown under "NAME" with an underline. 3 Press the [ The [ ] key. Current beat Current measure ] key lights up, and the selected song is played. Application Guide [Patterns] Application Guide [Song] Underline 3 Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move the underline, and use the [L]/[M] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the desired character. (For a list of usable characteristics, see p. 36. ) 4 To change the song tempo, hold down the [TEMPO] key and use the [L]/[M] keys or the [VALUE] dial while the song is playing (or stopped). 4 When the pattern name has been changed, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to pattern mode. The song tempo can be set in the range from 40 - 250 (BPM). The setting is stored together with the song. 54 55 5 To mute a specific track, hold down the [MUTE] key and press the [DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/[BASS] key. 3 Press the pad to which you want to assign a pattern. You can now assign a pattern to the selected pad. Pattern number Pattern name The key lights up, and the selected track is muted. [. . . ] · If the indication "NOCARD" is shown, the SmartMedia card is not recognized. Verify that the card is correctly inserted in the [DATA CARD] slot. · If the indication "WRITE PROTECT" is shown, the SmartMedia card is write-protected. Remove the write-protect tab or use another card. [. . . ]