User's Manual

Reference [Rhythm]
ZOOM MRS-8
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Playing rhythm patterns
This section explains how to select a rhythm pattern for
playback, and how to change the tempo and sound.
Proceed as follows to select and play one of the more than
500 rhythm patterns.
1.
From the main screen, press the [SONG/
PATTERN] key in the rhythm section
repeatedly, until the key is out.
The rhythm pattern selection screen appears. In this
condition, the following information is displayed.
The indication to the right of the rhythm pattern name
shows the pad bank (if a drum kit is selected) or the range
(if a bass program is selected). These items can be
changed if desired (
→
p. 65).
HINT
While the display shows the rhythm section screen, the audio
track status keys (1 – 8 and [MASTER]) are out and cannot
be used.
2.
Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern to
play.
In the default condition of a project, patterns are
programmed in rhythm pattern numbers 000 – 472, 509,
510.
3.
Press the PLAY [
R
] key.
The selected rhythm pattern will begin playing
repeatedly. If there is one or more recorded audio tracks,
these will also be played back. To play the rhythm pattern
only, turn down the faders of the audio tracks.
4.
To adjust the volume of the drum/bass
track, use the [RHYTHM] fader.
The [RHYTHM] fader serves to adjust the drum track or
bass track level. When the [DRUM/BASS] key is lit, the
fader adjusts the drum track. When the key is out, the
fader adjusts the bass program.
Use the [DRUM/BASS] key to toggle the desired setting,
and then operate the [RHYTHM] fader.
5.
To mute the sound of the drum track or
bass track, repeatedly press the [RHYTHM]
status key, until the key is flashing.
The [RHYTHM] status key can be used to switch muting
on or off for the sound that is currently selected for the
rhythm section. To cancel muting, press the [RHYTHM]
status key once more so that the key is lit.
6.
To stop rhythm pattern playback, press the
STOP [
P
] key.
7.
To return to the main screen, press the
[EXIT] key.
HINT
During rhythm pattern playback, it is also possible to play
drum kit/bass program sounds by hitting the pads.
You can change the tempo of the rhythm pattern.
HINT
The tempo set here applies to all rhythm patterns. A rhythm
song for which no tempo information is programmed also will
use this tempo.
1.
From the main screen or the rhythm pattern
screen, press the [TEMPO] key.
The display changes as follows, and the current tempo is
shown.
HINT
You can change the tempo either in playback or stop mode.
Selecting a rhythm pattern
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Rhythm pattern number
Number of measures of rhythm pattern
Rhythm pattern name
Changing the tempo
TEMPO
TEMPO
BPM=
BPM=
120.0
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