User's Manual

Introducing the MRS-8
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The recorder section also provides a set of stereo tracks
which are separate from the normal audio tracks. This is
called the master track. The master track is reserved for
use in mixdown.
Rhythm section
The MRS-8 contains a rhythm section that operates in
sync with the recorder. It offers 511 accompaniment
patterns (called “rhythm patterns”) that use the internal
drum/bass sound generator. You can use the
preprogrammed patterns, modify them in part, or create
entirely new patterns from scratch.
HINT
The drum/bass sound sources can be also played with the
pads on the top panel.
You can arrange rhythm patterns in the desired order of
playback, and program chords and tempo to create the
rhythm accompaniment for an entire song. (This is called
a “rhythm song”.) Up to 10 rhythm songs can be created,
among which one is selected for editing/playback.
Mixer
The playback signals from the audio tracks and the drum/
bass sounds are sent to the built-in digital mixer to create
a stereo mix. For each track/sound, parameters such as
volume, panning, and 2-band EQ (Hi and Lo) can be
controlled independently.
The resulting stereo mix is sent to the output jacks and
can be sent to an empty V-take of the master track or any
other tracks, for mixdown and bounce operation.
Effects
The MRS-8 provides two types of effects: insert effect
and send/return effect. These effects have the
characteristics described below.
■ Insert effect
This effect can be inserted at one of the following three
points in the signal path.
(1) Immediately after the input
(2) In the output of any audio track or drum
track/bass sound
(3) Immediately before the [MASTER] fader
In the default condition, position (1) (immediately after
input) is selected. When the setting is changed to (2), only
a selected track or drum/bass sound is processed by the
effect. When the setting is changed to (3), the final stereo
mix can be processed.
■ Send/return effect
This effect is internally connected to the send/return loop
of the mixer section. The effect includes reverb, chorus
and other processing types.
The level of the signal supplied to the send/return effect
(send level) for each track/sound adjusts the depth of the
effect. Raising the send level will produce a deeper effect
for that track or sound.
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Tracks
V
-take
Master track
Currently selected V-take on tracks 1 – 8
and master track
Recorder
Rhythm section
Rhythm
pattern
Drum sound
Bass sound
To mixer
To mixer
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Rhythm
pattern
Rhythm
pattern
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