Operation Manual

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Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM
Aero RhythmTrak
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. The
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has the
following features.
● Loop-shaped controller
The loop shaped Ring Controller makes input-
ting loop sequences intuitive.
● Ring Controller with 3 rows of 32
pads and 5 rows of 32 LEDs
During step input, you can use the 3 rows of
pads to input 3 instruments at the same time.
In addition, the multicolor LEDs allow you to
see the input status of up to ve instruments
at a glance.
Furthermore, each pad row can be used sep-
arately for real-time input, allowing diverse
performance options.
● Ring Controller can be removed from
Base Station
The Ring Controller can be removed from the
Base Station to perform with it in hand. You
can now realize entertaining performances in
ways that are not possible with conventional
rhythm machines.
● Accelerometer built into the Ring
Controller
You can control eect parameters by tilting the
Ring Controller. Enjoy a new feeling of con-
trolling sound with your body.
● Automatic detection of the grip area
The grip area setting function can prevent
misoperation when holding the Ring Controller
during performances.
The position can be set easily when holding it
in the most comfortable position.
● The Ring Controller and Base Station
connect with Bluetooth LE
The Ring Controller and Base Station connect
wirelessly using Bluetooth LE. Power con-
sumption is low, so use for long periods of
time is possible.
In addition, the Ring Controller can be inde-
pendently connected to Mac computers and
iOS devices to be used as a multifunction MIDI
controller.
● Built-in sound sources can be edited
in various ways
The sounds included in the
A
have a
variety of adjustable parameters that increase
their expressive ranges.
Each of the sound parameters can be set
easily on an icon-based editor screen.
In addition, each kit can use the sounds of up
to 33 instruments (16 simultaneous voices),
allowing the creation of rich musical pieces.
● More than 400 PCM sound sources
and 70 synthesizer oscillator types
built-in
From the rich selection of sound sources, you
will be able to nd sounds that t your image
of the music you want to make.
The sounds are organized by categories so
you can nd them quickly.
● Various creation modes
Create music using different modes for dif-
ferent purposes. Build patterns one step at a
time in STEP mode. Perform patterns in INST
mode. Arrange patterns you have made into
complete pieces of music in SONG mode.
Assign captured audio to pads and perform
with them in LOOPER mode.
● Use up to ve eects simultaneously
You can use an insert effect on individual in-
struments, as well as global lter, delay, reverb
and master effects at the same time. This
vastly increases sound design possibilities.
● Inputs for electronic instruments and
audio devices
You can perform while listening to the input
from a connected device and capture input
sounds to use as loops and sound sources.
● Loading of audio les possible
You can use a computer to save WAV les on
an SD card and load them for use as loops
and sound sources. (An SD card (not included)
is required.)
● Headphone output independent from
other outputs
The second stereo output allows you to output
a metronome just to the headphones, for
example.
Introduction