User's Manual

Reference [Rhythm]
ZOOM MRS-8
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Editing various settings of
the rhythm section
This section explains how to edit various settings that
affect the entire rhythm section, such as adjusting the pad
sensitivity or adjusting the volume of the metronome.
The basic procedure for editing the rhythm section
settings is the same for most items, as described below.
HINT
This procedure can be carried out either in rhythm pattern
mode or rhythm song mode.
1.
From the main screen, press the [SONG/
PATTERN] key to bring up the rhythm
pattern or rhythm song selection screen.
2.
Press the [SYSTEM/UTILITY] key.
The rhythm utility menu for making various rhythm
section settings appears.
3.
Use the cursor left/right keys to select one
of the following items to edit, and press the
[ENTER] key.
• DRUM KIT
Select the drum kit to use for rhythm pattern/rhythm song
play (
→
p. 64).
• BASS PRG
Select the bass program to use for rhythm pattern/rhythm
song play (
→
p. 64).
• COUNT
Change the length of the pre-count that is heard during
real-time input of a rhythm pattern.
• ClickVol
Change the volume level of the metronome click that is
heard during real-time input of a rhythm pattern.
•PAD SENS
Change the pad sensitivity which determines the volume
level in relation to the force with which the pad is struck.
• MIDI
Make MIDI-related settings (
→
p. 108).
• IMPORT
Import rhythm patterns and rhythm songs from another
project saved on the SD card (
→
p. 88).
• MEMORY
Check the remaining amount of rhythm pattern and
rhythm song memory.
• POSITION
Select whether the drum track panning operates as seen
from the drummer or from the listener (audience).
4.
Turn the dial to edit the setting.
The screen display and operation will be different for
each item. For details on most items, refer to the sections
that follow. For information on rhythm pattern/rhythm
song import and MIDI settings, refer to the respective
sections in this manual.
5.
When you have finished making settings,
press the [EXIT] key repeatedly to return to
the main screen.
You can change the length of the pre-count that is heard
when you record a rhythm pattern in real time. Perform
steps 1 – 3 of “Basic procedure” to bring up the indication
“UTILITY COUNT”, and press the [ENTER] key. Then
turn the dial to choose one of these settings.
• OFF
The pre-count is turned off.
•1 – 8
A pre-count of 1 – 8 beats is heard (default: 4).
Basic procedure
UTILITY
UTILITY
DRUM KIT
DRUM KIT
Changing the length of the
pre-count
COUNT
COUNT
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