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USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Environment Avoid using your MRS-802 in environments where it Caution will be exposed to: In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented.
USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions • Copyrights Except for personal use, unauthorized recording from • Electrical interference copyrighted sources (CDs, records, tapes, video clips, For safety considerations, the MRS-802 has been designed broadcast material and so on) is prohibited.
Contents Contents USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . 2 Editing V-take names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Usage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Moving to a desired point in the song (Locate function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Re-recording only a specified region (Punch-in/out function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Reference [Phrase Looping] . . . . . . . . . . 57 Which kind of phrases can be used? . . . . . . . . 57 Loading a phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Basic phrase loading steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Importing a V-take from the current project . . . . . . . Importing a WAV/AIFF file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Importing a phrase from a different project . . . . . . . . 58 58 59 60 Adjusting phrase parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Reference [Projects] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Effect Type/Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 About projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Project operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Insert effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Send/return effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Basic procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading a project . .
Introduction Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing the ZOOM MRS-802 multitrack recording studio (subsequently referred to as "the MRS-802"). The MRS-802 is a digital audio workstation with the following features: ■ Brings together all the functionality you need for complete music production The MRS-802 provides all the functionality you need for professional music production: hard disk recorder, drum machine, digital mixer, effects, CD-R/RW drive and more.
Introduction ■ Mixer section supporting automated operation The internal digital mixer can handle 8 tracks plus the drum channel. The level, panning, and EQ settings of each channel can be saved as separate "scenes". A saved scene can be recalled manually at any time, or can be switched automatically at a desired point in a song.
Introduction Introducing the MRS-802 • CD-R/RW drive section Lets you burn an audio CD using the contents of the master The MRS-802 is internally divided into the following five tracks, or read audio material from CDs and CD-ROMs. sections. The diagram below shows the relationship and signal flow between each section. • Recorder section Records and plays back audio. Now let's take a closer look at each section. • Rhythm section Uses internal drum machine to play rhythms.
Introduction Currently selected V-takes V-takes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 H INT • You can also edit a rhythm pattern or create an original pattern. • If desired, rhythm patterns and rhythm songs can be processed with the insert effect, and recorded on the audio tracks. 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 Master track Mixer section Tracks The signals from tracks 1 - 8, and the drum sounds are sent The recorder section also provides a set of stereo tracks which are separate from the normal record/play tracks 1 - 8.
Introduction When the setting is changed to (3), the final stereo mix can be processed. This setting is suitable for processing the signal of the entire song during mixdown. ■ Send/return effect This effect is internally connected to the send/return loop of the mixer section. There are two types of send/return effect, reverb and chorus/delay, which can be used simultaneously. The send level of each mixer channel adjusts the depth of the send/return effect.
Parts of the MRS-802 Parts of the MRS-802 Top panel In this manual, the names of faders, knobs, and other controls on the unit are enclosed in square brackets [ ].
Parts of the MRS-802 Fader section Status keys ([DRUM], 1 - 8, [MASTER]) [SOLO] key Faders ([DRUM], 1 - 8, [MASTER]) Rhythm section Control section [BOUNCE] key [SCENE] key [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key [A-B REPEAT] key [DRUM] key [SONG/PATTERN] key [HDD] indicator [TEMPO] key [CLEAR] key MARKER [U] key MARKER [I] key [MARK] key Track parameter section Cursor keys [EXIT] key [TRACK PARAMETER] key [ENTER] key [STORE] key [EDIT] key [INSERT/COPY] key Dial [DELETE/ERASE] key Transport section REW [T] ke
Parts of the MRS-802 Rear panel DC 12V jack [PHANTOM ON/OFF] switch GUITAR/BASS jack INPUT 2 jack INPUT 1 jack MIDI IN connector MIDI OUT connector [POWER] switch MASTER OUTPUT jacks Expansion board slot Front panel CONTROL IN jack MASTER PHONES jack CD-R/RW drive bay [MASTER PHONES] level control 14 ZOOM MRS-802
Connections Connections Connect your instruments, audio devices, and MIDI devices as shown in the following diagram. GUITAR or BASS Only one of these jacks can be used at a time. If instruments/microphones are connected to both jacks, the GUITAR/BASS jack has priority. MIDI interface MIDI sequencer (e.g., computer) MIDI IN MIDI OUT Rear panel To supply +48V phantom power to a condenser mic, set the [PHANTOM] switch on the rear panel to ON. (Phantom power will be supplied to both INPUT 1/2 connectors.
Connections Front panel Headphones The MASTER PHONES jack carries the same signal as the MASTER OUTPUT connectors and is intended as a headphone jack. The output level can be adjusted with the knob at the left of the jack. Expression pedal (ZOOM FP01/FP02) Foot switch (ZOOM FS01) You can connect the separately available ZOOM FS01 or FP01/FP02 to the CONTROL IN jack. The FS01 can be used for playback start/stop control of the recorder or for punch-in/punch-out control.
Installing the CD-R/RW Drive Installing the CD-R/RW Drive To install the separately available CD-R/RW drive into the MRS-802 model without preinstalled CD-R/RW drive, proceed as follows. Caution Make sure to disconnect all cables and AC adaptor before installing the CD-R/RW drive. 1. Remove the drive mounting screws from the bottom of the MRS-802, and remove the bottom plate. Take care not to lose the screws, since they will be required again for assembly. 2.
Installing the CD-R/RW Drive 4. Mount the drive on the drive bay adjusting location of the front panels of the drive and of the chassis. 5. Attach the bottom plate using the 4 supplied pan-head screws and those removed in step 1. N OTE • Make sure to use the optional CD-R/RW drive CD-01. • Zoom Corporation does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any kind of damage arising from the use of the other type of drive, whether they be direct or indirect from any third parties.
Listening to the Demo Songs Listening to the Demo Songs When shipped from the factory, the internal hard disk of the MRS-802 contains two demo songs. To listen to these, proceed as follows. Demo song protect status Selecting the demo song The demo songs on the hard disk are set to protected status, On the MRS-802, song data are managed in units called which means that level mixing and other settings can be "projects".
Listening to the Demo Songs Playing the demo song Turning power off (shutdown) After loading, play the demo song as follows. Whenever you want to turn the MRS-802 off, be sure to follow the procedure described below. 1. Turn down the volume of the audio system. When headphones are connected, turn down the [MASTER 1. Turn power to the audio system off. 2. Press the [POWER] switch on the rear panel of the PHONES] level control. 2. Press the PLAY [R] key in the transport section.
Quick Tour Quick Tour This section explains the process of creating a project, recording instruments and vocals, and performing mixdown onto the master tracks. This Quick Tour comprises the four steps listed below. Step 1: Preparations • Step 1: Preparations Shows how to create a new project, select a guide rhythm, 1.1 Creating a new project and perform other steps necessary for recording. On the MRS-802, song data are managed in units called • Step 2: Recording the first track “projects”.
Quick Tour key and the [DRUM] fader can be used to turn the respective Project number sound on or off and to adjust the level. PRJNo007 PRJ007 Lit Project name 0dB 0dB H INT • When creating a new project, the lowest free project number is automatically selected. • If desired, you can change the project name at this stage. Use the cursor left/right keys to move the flashing position, and turn the dial to select a letter. 4. Press the [ENTER] key once more. A new project is created. 2.
Quick Tour The selected rhythm pattern starts. When the last measure has been played, playback jumps to the beginning and continues. H INT During play, the status key for the drum sound lights up. You can also press the status key to play the corresponding drum sound (→ p. 77). 5. H INT You can also change the tempo setting by tapping the [TEMPO] key (→ p. 79). 7. To stop playback, press the [STOP] key. 8. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. The [DRUM] key goes out.
Quick Tour Step 2: Recording the first track Lights up occasionally In this step, you record the first track while listening to the rhythm section. As an example we describe how to record an electric guitar on track 1 with the insert effect. 4. While playing the instrument, use the [REC LEVEL] control to adjust the recording level. 2.1 Adjusting input sensitivity The [REC LEVEL] control modifies the signal level going 1. to the recorder (after passing the insert effect).
Quick Tour The number of patches for each algorithm is listed below. IN SRC IN 2. Algorithm Use the [INSERT EFFECT] keys to select the desired algorithm. Patch number CLEAN DIST ACO/BASS SIM BASS Algorithm Patch number MIC DUAL MIC LINE MASTERING 0 – 24 0 – 44 0 – 14 0 – 14 0 – 49 0 – 49 0 – 49 0 – 29 There are eight keys which correspond to different algorithms. The following selections are available (For H INT The recording level may change if you change the selected patch.
Quick Tour 4. [P] key. When a recording track has not been selected MASTER When you have finished recording, press the STOP The REC [O] key and PLAY [R] key will go out, and Track 1 recording will stop. The indication “wait...” is briefly shown Track 2 on the display, and then the main screen returns. When a recording track (track 1) has been selected 1 MASTER Track 1 Track 2 N OTE The duration of the “wait...” period may differ depending on the recording cordition.
Quick Tour Step 3: Overdubbing return to the beginning of the song. Then hold down the REC [O] key and press the PLAY [R] key. In this step, you will learn how to record another instrument Recording on track 2 will begin. Play your instrument while on a new track, while listening to the guitar part you already listening to the rhythm section and track 1. recorded. Recording additional parts in this way is called “overdubbing”. 4. When you have finished recording, press the STOP [P] key. 3.
Quick Tour 3. Step 4: Mixdown Set the [MASTER] fader to 0 dB. When you have finished recording all tracks, you can use the built-in mixer to adjust parameters such as volume level, EQ (equalizer), and panning (stereo left/right positioning) to 4.2 Adjusting volume, panning, and EQ create a pair of stereo tracks to create the finished song. This process is called “mixdown”. The result of the mixdown process can be either recorded on 1.
Quick Tour EQ LOW FREQUENCY EQ LO F 40 – 1600(Hz) Adjusts turnover frequency for low-frequency boost/cut. CHORUS/DELAY SEND LEVEL CHO SEND 0 – 100 Adjusts signal level provided from selected track to chorus/delay of send/return effect. REVERB SEND LEVEL REV SEND 0 – 100 Adjusts signal level provided from selected track to reverb of send/return effect. PAN PAN L100 – 0 – R100 Adjusts panning value (left/right position) for track. If ST LINK parameter is on, this adjusts left/right balance.
Quick Tour ■ Selecting the send/return effect patch 1. ■ Adjusting the send/return effect intensity for each track From the main screen, press the [REVERB] key or [CHORUS/DELAY] key in the effect section. 5. From the main screen, press the [TRACK Press the [REVERB] key to select a reverb patch, or the PARAMETER] key and use the status keys to select [CHORUS/DELAY] key to select a chorus/delay patch. The the track for which you want to make the setting.
Quick Tour 4.4 Using the mastering insert effect You can place the insert effect immediately before the [MASTER] fader and use one of the MASTERING algorithm patches to modify the dynamics or tone of the ■ Selecting a patch for the insert effect 4. Press the [MASTERING] key in the effect section. The insert effect algorithm is switched to MASTERING. The display shows the currently selected patch. stereo mix of the entire song. INSERT PlusAlfa OUTPUT DRUM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MASTER 5.
Quick Tour 2. Press the PLAY [R] key to play the song, and check the level after the [MASTER] fader. This can be done by observing the level meter in the lower 8. To return the MRS-802 to normal operation, repeatedly press the [MASTER] status key until it is out. right of the display. If the 0 dB indicator lights up during Muting of other tracks is canceled, and the status keys revert play, turn down the [MASTER] fader to perform fine to the original condition. adjustment.
Reference [Recorder] Using V-takes Reference [Recorder] indication “NO DATA” is shown instead of the V-take name. In the level meter display area, a lit dot indicates a recorded Each track 1 - 8 of the recorder contains ten virtual tracks, called “V-takes”. For each track, you can select one take, which will be used for recording and playback. For example, you can switch V-takes as you record multiple vocal or V-take. If the dot is out, the V-take is unrecorded.
Reference [Recorder] ACO/BASS SIM • BASxx-yy V-take recorded through insert effect BASS • MICxx-yy V-take recorded through insert effect MIC • DULxx-yy V-take recorded through insert effect DUAL MIC • LINxx-yy N OTE If you select a V-take on which nothing is recorded, the indication “NO DATA” appears and the name cannot be edited. 4. Press the [EDIT] key. The cursor (flashing box) is on the first character of the Vtake name. This indicates that you can change this character.
Reference [Recorder] Moving to a desired point in the song (Locate function) Re-recording only a specified region (Punch-in/out function) You can specify a location within the song in time units Punch-in/out is a function that lets you re-record just a (minutes/seconds/milliseconds) or in measure units specified region of a previously recorded track. The action (measure/beat/tick) units, and move to that location.
Reference [Recorder] key to begin recorder playback. 3. Locate the point at which you want to punch-in, and press the [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] key. 5. When you come to the punch-in point, press the The [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] key flashes. This sets the “In REC [O] key (or press the foot switch). point” at which recording will begin. The REC [O] key lights up, and track recording begins from that location. 4. Locate the point at which you want to punch-out, and press the [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] button once 6.
Reference [Recorder] the In point, recording will begin automatically (punch-in). When you reach the Out point, recording will end automatically, and playback will resume (punch-out). 9. When you are finished recording, press the STOP [P] key. Recording several tracks on a master track (Mixdown function) This section explains how to play recorded tracks and drum kit sounds and record them as a stereo mix on a master track (mixdown). 10.
Reference [Recorder] 2. Use the cursor up/down keys to bring the 8. To carry out the mixdown operation, press the indication “TR XX-XX” onto the display (where X is ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning of the the track number and V-take number). song, and then press the PLAY [R] key while holding down the REC [O] key. TR 2- 1 GTR 2- 1 3. Recording on the master track starts. 9. When recording is complete, press the STOP [P] key. Press the [MASTER] status key to select the master track.
Reference [Recorder] 3. To stop playback, press the STOP [P] key. 4. To cancel the master track playback mode, press Combining multiple tracks on another track (Bounce function) the [MASTER] status key so that the key goes out. Muting of tracks 1 - 8 and the rhythm section is canceled, How bounce works and the unit returns to normal operation. Status keys that were automatically turned off are returned to the previous “Bounce” is a function that mixes the performances of the condition.
Reference [Recorder] internal setting so that the recording track(s) will also play indication “BOUNCE REC TAKE” on the display, back. and press the [ENTER] key. 1. The V-take currently selected for recording is shown. From the main screen, press the [UTILITY] key. The indication “UTILITY TR EDIT” appears on the display. 2. 3. REC TAKE CURRENT Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “UTILITY BOUNCE” on the display, and • CURRENT press the [ENTER] key.
Reference [Recorder] Recording the drum sound (Rhythm recording) The MRS-802 allows you to record the drum kit sound onto any track. This function is called “rhythm recording”. To use H INT You can also preset the two tracks to function as a linked stereo track (→ p. 73). 5. the function, proceed as follows. 1. From the main screen, press the [UTILITY] key in the display section. Press the [BOUNCE] key. The utility menu appears on the display.
Reference [Recorder] keys can be selected. The other tracks function normally. H INT To record drum sounds in stereo, select two tracks as recording destination. If only one track is selected, the recording will be in mono. Assigning marks within a song (Marker function) You can assign up to 100 marks in a song at any desired location, and jump to a mark by pressing a key or by specifying the desired mark number. This is convenient 8.
Reference [Recorder] H INT Mark number 00 is already set at the beginning of the song (the counter zero location). Deleting a mark Here’s how to delete a mark that you assigned. In the main screen, the MARKER area in the upper right of the display will show the number of the mark immediately 1. before the current location. If a dot is shown at the lower The mark number displayed in the MARKER area is the right of the mark number, this means that the mark location mark that will be deleted.
Reference [Recorder] Playing back the same passage repeatedly (A-B Repeat function) Finding a desired location (Scrub/Preview function) A-B Repeat is a function that repeatedly plays back a The MRS-802 provides a “Scrub” function that lets you desired region of the song. This is useful when you want to search for a desired location while repeatedly playing a listen to the same passage repeatedly. short region before or after the current point.
Reference [Recorder] forward or backward in milliseconds or ticks. 3. If you want to change the direction of scrub playback, use the cursor left/right keys to cause 5. If you want to use the preview function to hear the the scrub playback direction indication to flash, region before the current location, press the REW and turn the dial. [T] key. To hear the region after the current If you select “TO”, scrub playback will begin from an earlier location, press the FF [Y] key.
Reference [Track Editing] Reference [Track Editing] This section explains how to edit audio data contained on the tracks of the recorder section. There are two major types of editing functions: specifying a range for editing, and editing an entire V-take. Editing a range of data • Fade I/O (Fade-in/out) Perform fade-in/fade-out over a specified audio data The procedure for specifying a range of a V-take and then interval. performing an action such as copying or moving is • Reverse explained below.
Reference [Track Editing] The subsequent steps will differ, depending on which The point can be specified in hours/minutes/seconds/ command was selected. See the sections for the respective milliseconds. When a value is specified, the measure/beat/ commands. tick counter reflects the new location. If you move the flashing section to the MARKER field on 7. When the editing command has been executed, the display, you can specify a mark by turning the dial.
Reference [Track Editing] 2. Copy Dst TO 0 0 0 7. 0 001 1 Use the cursor left/right keys to move the flashing section of the counter, and turn the dial to specify 00 the move start point. 0 You can also specify the point as a mark. Specify the copy destination start point in the same 3. way as for the copy source, and press the [ENTER] The display changes to “Move Src END”. Press the [ENTER] key. key. The indication “Copy SURE?” appears on the display. Move Src END 8.
Reference [Track Editing] The indication “Move SURE?” appears on the display. 8. 5. Press the [ENTER] key. The indication “Erase SURE?” appears on the display. To execute the move operation, press the [ENTER] 6. key. To execute the erase operation, press the [ENTER] key. By using the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can move back to previous screens.
Reference [Track Editing] The display changes to “Trm Src END”. Trim Src END Fade Src START 00 0 0 0 0 001 1 00 0 0 016300 010 3 36 4. 2. Use the cursor left/right keys to move the flashing Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the section of the counter, and turn the dial to specify range end point. the fade-in or fade-out start point. All data after this point will be erased. You can also specify the point as a mark.
Reference [Track Editing] 2. Fade-in Use the cursor left/right keys to move the flashing section of the counter, and turn the dial to specify I-1 I-2 I-3 the reversing start point. You can also specify the point as a mark. 3. Press the [ENTER] key. The display changes to “Rvrs Src END”. Fade-out O-1 O-2 O-3 Rvrs Src END 00 0 031 60 015 3 12 4. Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the reversing end point. 7. Press the [ENTER] key.
Reference [Track Editing] The display changes to a screen for selecting a track/V-take beginning of the V-take. on which to place the audio data after time stretch/compress. The indication is “TmStrDst TR-xx-yy” (where xx is the 6. At the point where you want the time stretch/ compress function to end, press the STOP [P] key. track number and yy the V-take number). The indication “TimStrch SURE?” appears on the display. TmStrDst TR 1- 1 7.
Reference [Track Editing] Editing using V-takes 4. Press the [UTILITY] key in the display section. A menu for editing audio data in track units appears on the Recorded audio data can also be edited in V-take units. You display. can for example exchange the data on two V-takes, or delete a V-take that is no longer needed. Basic V-take editing steps ERASE TR 1- 1 5. Repeatedly press the [UTILITY] key to call up the desired command.
Reference [Track Editing] 2. Erasing a V-take Use the cursor left/right keys and the dial to select the destination V-take, and press the [ENTER] key. You can erase the audio data on a specified V-take. The Vtake is returned to the non-recorded condition. The indication “COPY SURE?” appears on the display. 3. To execute the copy operation, press the [ENTER] key once more. To cancel the operation, press the Erase [EXIT] key. After the copy operation is completed, the unit returns to the 1.
Reference [Track Editing] Exchanging V-takes You can exchange the audio data of two specified V-takes. Track capture and swap You can capture the audio data of any track and temporarily store them on the hard disk. Later you can swap the captured data with the current data of the track. This lets you for example save the state of a track before an editing operation. Exchange If the result of the operation is not as desired, you can then easily restore the track to its previous state. 1.
Reference [Track Editing] 3. Use the status keys or the dial to select a track for capture. The status key for the currently selected track is lit in orange. It is also possible to select the master track. In this case, the indication shows “MASTER” and the [MASTER] status key is lit. Swapping track data and captured data You can swap the current data of a track with the captured data. 1. From the main screen, press the [UTILITY] key in the display section.
Reference [Phrase Looping] Reference [Phrase Looping] The MRS-802 lets you handle part of a recorded track or an audio file on CD-ROM as a phrase that can be loaded and played freely, in a preprogrammed sequence or for a specified number of times. The result can be written to any track/V-take. This function is called “phrase looping”. For example, you could use a commercially available sampling CD to pick up drum loops in any desired order, and use these to create a rhythm track.
Reference [Phrase Looping] Loading a phrase press the [ENTER] key. The menu for selecting the import source appears on the This section describes how to load a phrase into the phrase display. pool. IMPORT TAKE Basic phrase loading steps When loading phrases, some steps are similar for each 6. following, and press the [ENTER] key. phrase type. These are as follows. 1.
Reference [Phrase Looping] 5. When you have specified the start point, press the [ENTER] key. ImprtSrc TR 8- 1 The display changes as follows. for tracks 1 - 8 can be selected for loading. ImprtSrc END When track 8 is selected, turning the dial further to the right 0 0 1 On this screen, also V-takes that are not currently selected 00 0 brings up the following screen. 6. Specify the end point of the range in the same way.
Reference [Phrase Looping] N OTE • To copy audio files to the internal hard disk, the option card UIB01/UIB-02 and a computer are necessary. For details, refer to the documentation of the UIB-01/UIB-02. • Any sub folders in the WAV_AIFF folder are not recognized. 1. 5. To carry out the import process, press the [ENTER] key. Depending on the sampling frequency of the imported audio file, the following applies. • Sampling frequency 44.
Reference [Phrase Looping] Adjusting phrase parameters PRJ SEL PROJ003 Project name 2. 3 Project number Once you have imported phrases into the phrase pool, you should specify parameters such as playback range and number of measures. The following parameters can be adjusted for each phrase individually. Turn the dial to select the source project, and press the [ENTER] key.
Reference [Phrase Looping] 2. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the 6. indication “UTILITY PHRASE” on the display, and Use the dial and the cursor left/right keys to adjust the setting value. press the [ENTER] key. The names and numbers of phrases in the phrase pool appear • Adjusting MEAS/TIMSIG/LVL on the display. Turn the dial to set the numerical value.
Reference [Phrase Looping] Creating a phrase loop PHRASE REST 0 Phrases stored in the phrase pool can be selected and lined up in any desired sequence, and with any number of repetitions. The result can be written to a track/V-take as a 3. Turn the dial to select the copy source. 4. Press the [INSERT/COPY] key in the control data, so that the resulting V-take can be used in the same way section. as other V-takes. phrase loop.
Reference [Phrase Looping] H INT The FAST input method can also be used to program the rhythm pattern sequence in a rhythm song (→ p. 83). 0 The basic rules for programming a phrase loop are as follows. 0+ • Select the phrase Use status keys 1 - 9 and the [DRUM] status key to enter a 0+( phrase number from 0 - 99. The display shows the phrase Press 3 times number. 0+(1 • Line up phrases Use the “+” symbol to line up phrases. For example, entering 0+1+2 will result in the following play sequence.
Reference [Phrase Looping] • Deleting numbers or symbols [ENTER] key. Use the cursor left/right keys to move the cursor (flashing The display changes as follows. This screen lets you select a segment) to the desired position and press the [DELETE/ track/V-take for writing the phrase loop. ERASE] key. CREATE TR 1- 1 When formula input is complete, specify a track/V-take on which to store the phrase loop as audio data.
Reference [Phrase Looping] 7. Turn the dial to select the desired phrase loop of the phrase. If one measure of the phrase is shorter than number, and press the [ENTER] key. one measure of the rhythm song, there will be a blank until Phrase loops can be created from 1 - 10. The name LOOP01 the measure where playback switches to the next phrase. - LOOP10 is assigned to the respective loop. When you press the [ENTER] key, the display changes to the loop input screen.
Reference [Mixer] Reference [Mixer] This section explains the functions and operation of the two types of mixers built into the MRS-802.
Reference [Mixer] Parameter EQ HI G EQ HI F EQ LO G EQ LO F CHO SEND REV SEND PAN FADER ST LINK V TAKE Description Drum track Track 1 - 8 Master track High frequency range EQ boost/cut amount High frequency range EQ boost/cut frequency Low frequency range EQ boost/cut amount Low frequency range EQ boost/cut frequency Volume sent to chorus/delay (send/return effect) Volume sent to reverb (send/return effect) Left/right position (L/R channel balance) Volume of track or rhythm section Link parameters of o
Reference [Mixer] the insert effect). The [CLIP] indicator will light if the level • One mono track selected as recording track is too high. Set the recording level as high as possible, but avoid settings that cause the [CLIP] indicator to light. Recorder INPUT 1 Track H INT • The level of the signal sent to the recording track will change according to the settings of the insert effect parameters.
Reference [Mixer] H INT To record the signal processed by the send/return effect on a track, you can use bounce recording while the respective [INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2] key is on (→ p. 39). 1. The range and default values for the parameters are shown below. • CHORUS/DELAY SEND: 0 - 100 (default: 0) • REVERB SEND: 0 - 100 (default: 0) Press the [CHORUS/DELAY] key or [REVERB] key to select a patch for the send/return effect.
Reference [Mixer] 4. When you have finished adjusting the panning value, press the [EXIT] key. Basic operation of the track mixer The unit returns to the main screen. The function of the PAN parameter changes as follows, depending on the number of inputs that are currently turned on, and on the number of Adjusting the volume/pan/EQ recording tracks that are currently selected.
Reference [Mixer] Adjusts the amount of high-range boost/cut. Adjusting depth of send/return effect Range: -12 - 0 - 12 (dB) Default: 0 This section explains how to adjust the effect depth by setting the volume that is sent from each channel to the send/ • EQ HI F parameter return effects (chorus/delay, reverb). Raising the send level will produce a deeper effect. TR1 EQ HI F 8000 1. Press the [CHORUS/DELAY] key or [REVERB] key to select a patch for the send/return effect.
Reference [Mixer] H INT When the send level is shown on the display, pressing the [ENTER] key will turn the signal output to the send return effect off. Pressing the key once more will turn the signal on again. 6. When you have finished making settings, press the [EXIT] key. 5. When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to the main screen.
Reference [Mixer] Using the solo function Saving/recalling mixer settings (Scene function) If desired, you can mute all other tracks except one during playback of the recorder section. This is called the “solo The current mixer and effect settings can be saved as a function”. It is convenient for example to fine-tune the “scene” in a special area of memory, and recalled either parameters for a certain track. manually or automatically when desired. This is convenient 1.
Reference [Mixer] 5. Repeat step 4 as necessary to complete the new marks at all other points where you want to change the mix. name. 2. 6. well as all other mix settings as scenes. To carry out the store process, press the [STORE] key or the [ENTER] key. Save the mix to be used at the start of the song as When creating a mix for a specific range, using functions The current mixer and effect settings will be saved as a such as the marker function to locate points (→ p. 43) and scene.
Reference [Mixer] H INT To cancel a scene assignment, turn the dial to make the display indicate “ -- “. 6. 7. Permissn AllFader ON Locate the next mark at which you want the mix to change, and repeat steps 4 - 5. 2. Turn the dial to set fader permission to ON or OFF. When scenes have been assigned to all marks, 3. Press the other keys for parameter groups, to press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning enable or disable the group.
Reference [Rhythm] Reference [Rhythm] This section explains the functions and operation of the rhythm section, which uses internal drum sounds to generate backing performances. About the rhythm section The rhythm section of the MRS-802 contains a variety of drum sounds. The section can be operated in synchronization with the recorder or as an independent drum machine.
Reference [Rhythm] Rhythm pattern mode and rhythm song mode The rhythm section can operate in one of two modes: Playing rhythm patterns This section explains how to play rhythm patterns and how to change the tempo and select a drum kit. “rhythm pattern mode”, in which you can create and play rhythm patterns, and “rhythm song mode”, in which you can create and play a rhythm song. One of these two modes will always be selected.
Reference [Rhythm] 4. Press the PLAY [R] key. 3. the rhythm section. The rhythm pattern will begin playing, independently from the recorder section. In rhythm pattern mode, press the [TEMPO] key in The current tempo value will be displayed in BPM (beats per minute). H INT • If you use the dial to change the pattern while the rhythm section is playing, the new pattern will start after the end of the current pattern is reached.
Reference [Rhythm] 2. Press the [UTILITY] key. Creating a rhythm song The utility menu for the rhythm section appears. The MRS-802 allows you to save up to 10 rhythm songs per Utility Drum Kit 3. project. Out of these, one is selected for editing or playing. One rhythm song can have up to 999 measures of rhythm patterns. After entering patterns, tempo and other information is added to complete the song. Press the [ENTER] key. The display changes as follows.
Reference [Rhythm] setting value of that item. Because an empty rhythm song Inputting rhythm pattern data does not yet contain any information, the second line of the display indicates “EOS” (End Of Song) to show the end of This section explains how to input rhythm pattern data into the rhythm song. an empty rhythm song in the desired playback order. The following two input methods are available. 3. Use the cursor up/down keys to bring up the indication “ PTN” on the first line of the display.
Reference [Rhythm] you advance to the end of the rhythm song, the display will indicate “EOS”. INSERT? P000X 4 5. åPTN EOS Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern that you 005 1 want to input. 0 The number and length (in measures) of the currently selected rhythm pattern will be displayed. INSERT? P003X 4 Rhythm pattern number Rhythm pattern length (measures) H INT When you move to a point beyond the last measure where pattern information was input, the indication “ PTN” is shown.
Reference [Rhythm] pattern information to that point. Delete N OTE Keep in mind that the newly added rhythm pattern information will remain valid until the next point where rhythm pattern information is input. ■ To insert a new pattern within the rhythm song PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN C PATTERN D PATTERN D N OTE Rhythm pattern information recorded at the beginning of the rhythm song cannot be deleted.
Reference [Rhythm] section can be used for numeric input, as described below. 0 The basic rules for creating a rhythm pattern sequence are as follows. 0+ • Select the pattern Use status keys 1 - 9 and the [DRUM] key to enter a pattern number with up to 3 digits. The display shows the pattern number. 0+1 • Line up patterns Use the “+” symbol to line up patterns. For example, 0+1+ entering 0 + 1 + 2 will result in the following play sequence.
Reference [Rhythm] to move the input position, the line scrolls left and right accordingly. Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the position where you want to delete a number/symbol. Then press the [DELETE/ERASE] key. The number/symbol is deleted, and After using the FAST input method to specify rhythm subsequent numbers and symbols are moved up. patterns for the entire song, press the [ENTER] key to write the rhythm patterns to the song. 5.
Reference [Rhythm] You can change the input location in the following three Inputting other event data ways. Once rhythm pattern information has been input to a rhythm (1) Moving in steps of a measure song, you can add various other information such as tempo and rhythm section volume. Such data are called “event” information. 1. In rhythm song mode ([SONG/PATTERN] key lit), verify that the [DRUM] key is lit.
Reference [Rhythm] If you make a mistake or want to change the information, the 4. To stop the rhythm song, press the STOP [P] key. 5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key. events can be edited in the following ways. • To change an event setting The [DRUM] key goes out. Display the event you want to change, and turn the dial to alter the setting.
Reference [Rhythm] Editing a rhythm song COPY END This section explains how to edit a rhythm song that you created. 003 1 6. Copying a specific region of measures 0 Turn the dial to select the copy source end measure, and press the [ENTER] key. The screen for selecting the copy destination point appears. Part of a rhythm song can be copied in measures and inserted into another location. This is convenient when you COPY TO want to repeat a portion of a rhythm song.
Reference [Rhythm] rhythm song appears. Assigning a name to a rhythm song COPY 1å 1 2E You can edit the name of any rhythm song as follows. 1. 4. In rhythm song mode ([SONG/PATTERN] key lit), press the [DRUM] key so that it is lit. Turn the dial to select the copy destination rhythm song, and press the [ENTER] key. 2. N OTE When you execute the copy, the contents of the destination rhythm song will be completely erased and overwritten by the copy source rhythm song.
Reference [Rhythm] Creating an original rhythm pattern 5. Verify that the indication “EDIT Quantize” is shown on the display, and press the [ENTER] key. (If anything else is shown, use the cursor left/right keys to bring up “EDIT Quantize”.) This section explains how you can create your own original rhythm patterns. There are two ways of creating a rhythm The quantize value is the smallest unit for real-time input/ pattern: step input where play is stopped and you enter the step input of a pattern.
Reference [Rhythm] 9. Turn the dial to select the beat. The setting range is 1 - 8 (1/4 - 8/4). Then press the [EXIT] key. The rhythm pattern edit menu reappears. velocity value, use the "Velocity" item of the rhythm utility menu (→ p. 97). If you only press the PLAY [R] key, no playing information is entered, but the step advances by an interval 10.
Reference [Rhythm] 5. To enter a note, hit the status key corresponding to the note, and then press the PLAY [R] key. The note is recorded, and the unit advances by one step, corresponding to the quantize value set in step 4. printed above the status keys 1 - 8.) When starting out with an empty rhythm pattern, selecting this bank is convenient. • Depending on which drum kit is currently selected, the sound type assigned to status keys 1 - 8 may be different. Switch the drum kit if necessary (→P. 79).
Reference [Rhythm] Real-time input For real-time input, you use the status keys on the top panel or an external MIDI keyboard or similar to record the pattern while listening to the actual drum sounds. This section explains how to use the status keys 1 - 8 on the MRS-802 to input a rhythm pattern in real time. 1. Pre-count Recorded repeatedly In rhythm pattern mode ([SONG/PATTERN] key out), press the [DRUM] key so that it is lit. 6.
Reference [Rhythm] Editing a rhythm pattern This section explains how to edit an existing rhythm pattern. Drum track Snare Adjusting the drum volume balance Kick The volume of the drum kit can be adjusted with the [DRUM] fader in the mixer section. If necessary, the volume Snare level of the drum kit can also be individually programmed Kick 8. for each rhythm pattern. When you have finished recording, press the STOP 1. [P] key.
Reference [Rhythm] Copying a rhythm pattern Editing the name of a rhythm pattern You can copy a rhythm pattern to another pattern number. This section explains how to edit the name of a rhythm This is useful if you want to create variations of a rhythm pattern. pattern. 1. 1. In rhythm pattern mode ([SONG/PATTERN] key In rhythm pattern mode ([SONG/PATTERN] key out), press the [DRUM] key so that it is lit. out), press the [DRUM] key so that it is lit. 2. 2.
Reference [Rhythm] Erasing a rhythm pattern This section explains how to erase all data from a specified Importing rhythm patterns and rhythm songs from another project rhythm pattern, returning it to a blank state. 1. 2. This section explains how to import rhythm pattern data and In rhythm pattern mode ([SONG/PATTERN] key rhythm song data from another project that was saved on the out), press the [DRUM] key so that it is lit. hard disk. Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern to erase. 1.
Reference [Rhythm] Editing various settings of the rhythm section This section explains how to edit various settings such as • Import Import rhythm patterns and the rhythm song from a project saved on the hard disk (→ p. 96). • Memory pre-count and metronome volume that affect the entire Check the remaining amount of rhythm pattern and rhythm rhythm section. song memory. 5. Basic procedure Turn the dial to edit the setting. The screen display and operation will be different for each item.
Reference [Rhythm] Changing the metronome volume You can change the volume of the metronome that is heard when you record a rhythm pattern in real time. Select “ClickVol” from the rhythm utility menu and press the [ENTER] key. Then turn the dial to choose the settings (OFF, 1 - 15). Specifying the sound dynamics You can specify the volume that is produced when you use the status keys to input notes. Select “Velocity” from the rhythm utility menu and press the [ENTER] key.
Reference [Effects] Reference [Effects] This section explains the functions and operation of the effect section built into the MRS-802. About the effects is recorded on a track of the recorder. Alternatively, if you insert the effect into a channel of the track mixer, the effect The MRS-802 has two types of effects, “insert effects” and processes the playback signal from the audio track or drum “send/return effects”. The two types can be used kit. simultaneously.
Reference [Effects] Using the insert effect • MASTERING An algorithm for processing a stereo mix signal, such as This section explains how to select the insert point for the during mixdown. insert effect, how to select a patch, and how to edit the patch. The arrangement of the effect modules and the signal flow for each algorithm is shown in the diagram below.
Reference [Effects] 3. Algorithm Patch number CLEAN DIST ACO/BASS SIM BASS 0 – 24 0 – 44 0 – 14 0 – 14 Algorithm MIC DUAL MIC LINE MASTERING [EXIT] key. Patch number 0 – 49 0 – 49 0 – 49 0 – 29 Changing the insert location of the insert effect When the project is in its initial state, the insert effect is When the insert point has been selected, press the The unit returns to the main screen.
Reference [Effects] H INT The indication “EMPTY” appears instead of the patch name if the patch is empty. Selecting this will have no effect. • Recording on two mono tracks (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8) Recorder INPUT 1 3. INPUT EFFECT (M→S) If you want to temporarily turn the insert effect off, Track Track press the [BYPASS/TUNER] key in the effect EFFECT (S→S) section. Track Track The [BYPASS/TUNER] key lights up, and the insert effect is bypassed.
Reference [Effects] • Two mono tracks (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8) or drum track selected as insert location Effect MODULATION/ module DELAY Recorder Track Track Track Track Track Track Track mixer EFFECT (M→S) FADER FADER EFFECT (S→S) FADER FADER EFFECT ( DUAL ) FADER FADER Effect type CHORUS FLANGER PHASER Effect parameters DEPTH RATE MIX DEPTH RATE FB POSITION RATE COLOR This section explains how to edit the effect type and effect parameters for the currently selected patch. 1.
Reference [Effects] Algorithm Module/Display CLEAN DIST ACO/BASS SIM BASS COMP PRE/DRV COMP PRE AMP/DRIVE COMP/LIM MIC DUAL MIC LINE MIC PRE MOD/DLY 3BandEQ EQ MODULATION/DELAY MICPRE+DE-ESSER COMP Lch MicPre L COMP/LIM MICPRE EQ COMP/LIM ISOLATOR 3BandEQ COMP/LIM ISOLATOR EQ MODULATION/DELAY 3BandEQ DIM/RESO NORMLZR EQ ZNR, VOL PDL, PAT LVL MOD/DLY 3BandEQ COMP/LIM CMP/LoFi TOTAL TOTAL ZNR, VOL PDL, PAT LVL MODULATION/DELAY EQ Lch TOTAL DOUBLE L DOUBLING ZNR, VOL
Reference [Effects] 9. If you want to adjust the patch level (the final The patch will be stored, and the unit returns to the patch volume of the patch), use the cursor up/down keys select screen. to bring up the indication “TOTAL PAT LVL”, and turn the dial. The patch level can be adjusted in a range of 1 - 30. TOTAL PAT LVL 23 10. When you have finished editing, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to the patch select screen.
Reference [Effects] 7. To confirm the new name, press the [STORE] key in the control section twice. Applying the insert effect only to the monitor signal The new name is stored, and the unit returns to the patch selection screen. Normally when the insert effect is placed into the input mixer, the signal processed by the effect will be recorded on N OTE Keep in mind that the name will revert to the previous setting if you switch to another patch without storing the edited patch name. the track.
Reference [Effects] 4. Turn the dial to change the setting to “DRY”. Using the send/return effects 5. When you have finished adjusting settings, press This section explains how to select and edit patches for the the [EXIT] key several times. send/return effects (chorus/delay, reverb). The unit returns to the main screen. N OTE The “UTILITY REC SRC” setting is stored for the entire project. Before you begin recording other parts, change the setting back to “WET”.
Reference [Effects] 2. Use the PATCH SELECT [Q]/[W] keys or the dial to 4. select the new patch. When the effect type is changed, the effect parameters will As you turn the dial, new patches will be recalled If you want to change the effect type, turn the dial. also change accordingly. immediately.
Reference [Effects] 2. Storing a send/return effect patch Press the [EDIT] key, and repeatedly press the cursor down key to bring up the indication “PAT NAME”. A patch you have edited can be stored in any location of the same send/return effect. You can also store an existing patch in another location to create a copy of that patch. 1. The name of the selected patch can now be edited. The character currently selected for editing flashes.
Reference [Effects] Importing patches from another project This section explains how to import (load) all patches for the internal effects from another project that is already saved on the hard disk. N OTE Keep in mind that importing patches in this way will overwrite all patches in the current project. Take care not to accidentally erase patches that you wish to keep. 1. Press the [INSERT EFFECT] keys, [REVERB] key, or [CHORUS/DELAY] key to bring up an effect related parameter on the display.
Reference [Creating a CD] Reference [Creating a CD] This section describes how to use the CD-R/RW drive in the MRS-802. N OTE • On a MRS-802 without preinstalled CD-R/RW drive, creating a CD is not possible. • Mixed mode CDs or copy controlled CDs cannot be played or used as data source.
Reference [Creating a CD] Recording audio data by project BURN CD TIME You can select one project and write the contents of its master track to a CD-R/CD-RW disc. N OTE Before starting the procedure described below, use the trimming function on the master track to make sure that it does not include unwanted blank portions at the beginning and end (→ p. 49). 0 534250 Master track length 7. To check the available write time on the inserted disc, press the cursor down key.
Reference [Creating a CD] 11. When writing is complete, press the [EXIT] key. Recording audio data by album The unit returns to the condition of step 4. To add more audio data, load the next project and repeat the above This method involves creating a list for the audio CD (called procedure. an “album”) which contains information about master tracks from multiple projects saved on the hard disk.
Reference [Creating a CD] track 2 of the album. END OF PROJ 9. 01 In the same way, select projects for track 3 and subsequent tracks. 00000 00 The maximum allowable number of tracks is 99, provided 6. Turn the dial to select the project to be used as that there is enough free capacity on the disc. track 1 of the album. The indication “END OF PROJ” moves up to the next track, and the screen changes as follows. • To audition the master track Press the PLAY [R] key.
Reference [Creating a CD] H INT If you press the [ENTER] key once more, the indication “xx Tracks BURN?” (where xx is the number of tracks) appears on the display. You can check the total number of tracks from this screen. Playing an audio CD To play an audio CD inserted in the CD-R/CD-RW drive, proceed as follows. This method can also be used to audition a CD-R/CD-RW disc which has not been finalized yet. 11. To carry out the burn process, press the [ENTER] key once more.
Reference [Creating a CD] (3) Finalize status STOP [P] key When a “*” symbol is shown here, a non-finalized CD-R/ Playback stops, and the system returns to the beginning of RW disc has been inserted. the current track. (4) Current position in track FF [Y] key The location in the current track is shown here in hours (H), Playback stops, and the system jumps to the beginning of minutes (M), and seconds (S). the next track. 5.
Reference [Creating a CD] Erasing a CD-RW Disc 6. Press the [ENTER] key. The display now shows the indication “CdrwErs SURE?”. The entire information on a CD-RW disc (audio data or backup data) can be erased, thereby returning the disc to the 7. To carry out the erase process, press the [ENTER] key once more. blank state. The erase process starts. During the operation, the display 1. Insert the disc to erase into the CD-R/RW drive. 2.
Reference [Creating a CD] Finalizing a CD-R/RW Disc 6. To carry out the finalizing process, press the [ENTER] key once more. To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key. “Finalizing” a CD-R/RW to which audio data were written refers to the procedure of turning it into a finished audio CD. When you press the [ENTER] key, the finalizing process After a disc has been finalized, no more tracks can be added starts. During the operation, the display shows “FINALIZE to it.
Reference [Creating a CD] Loading data from an audio CD Backup and restore The MRS-802 can read audio data from an ordinary audio This section explains how you can use the CD-R/RW drive CD inserted in the CD-R/RW drive and record these data on in the MRS-802 to back up a project to a CD-R/RW disc and any track of the internal recorder. The data can then be how to restore a project from a disc backup. handled and edited in the same way as other tracks.
Reference [Creating a CD] 5. Turn the dial to select the project, and press the [ENTER] key. Disc number This selects the project that will be backed up. The display DISC001 BURNING now shows the space required for the backup in MB (megabytes). PRJ SIZE 108MB 6. When backup is finished, the display shows “SAVE COMPLETE”. If the project size is larger than the capacity of one CD-R/ Press the [ENTER] key. The name of the directory to be used for backup appears.
Reference [Creating a CD] The display shows the space required for the backup of all Saving all projects to CD-R/RW disc projects in MB (megabytes). You can save all projects on the hard disk to CD-R/RW SIZE 478MB media for backup. If the total size of all projects is larger than the capacity of one CD-R/RW disc, the backup will automatically extend over multiple volumes, with lower-numbered projects being 5. placed on lower-numbered discs. The indication “ALL SAVE SURE?” appears on the display.
Reference [Creating a CD] is finished, the display indication changes to “ALL SAVE 4. COMPLETE”. Insert the CD-R or CD-RW where the project is saved into the CD-R/RW drive. N OTE When a full backup spans several discs, restoring a single project requires you to first insert the disc on which it is saved. Be sure to note the disc number and the projects saved on the disc on the case and label of the disc. • If project was backed up as single project Insert disc number 1.
Reference [Creating a CD] 7. Turn the dial to select the project to load, and press the [ENTER] key. The indication “LOAD SURE?” appears on the display. 8. To execute the load operation, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel, press the [EXIT] key instead. When you press the [ENTER] key, the project data are read from the disc and loaded to the hard disk. When the operation is finished, the display indication changes to “LOAD COMPLETE”.
Reference [Projects] Reference [Projects] This section describes how to perform operations for entire projects. About projects Project operations On the MRS-802, the data needed to reproduce a song you This section explains operations such as loading or saving a create are managed in units called “projects”. By loading a project. The procedure is the same for most project project from the hard disk, you can always go back to operations. The basic procedure is as follows.
Reference [Projects] 3. Press the [ENTER] key to execute the operation (or change the setting) that you selected. Project number For details on the procedure, refer to the sections that follow. 4. PRJNo007 PRJ007 To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key Project name several times. The lowest free project number is automatically selected, Loading a project and a default name of “PRJxxx” (where xxx is a project number in the range of 000 - 999) will be assigned.
Reference [Projects] • REMAIN (h/m units) The screen for selecting the copy destination project appears The approximate recordable time remaining for each track is on the display. shown in hours (h)/minutes (m)/seconds. PRJ COPY COPY TO REMAIN 45h55m46 • PRJ SIZ (MB units) This shows the size of the currently loaded project in MB 14 Copy destination project number 3. Turn the dial to select the copy destination project number, and press the [ENTER] key. (megabyte) units.
Reference [Projects] H INT It is also possible to erase the currently loaded project. In this case, the lowest-numbered project will automatically be loaded after the erase operation has been completed. PRJ PRT OFF 2. Editing the project name This lets you edit the name of the currently loaded project. 1. Turn the dial to select ON (write-protect enabled) or OFF (write-protect disabled). When write-protect is ON for a project, a lock symbol shown to the right of the project number.
Reference [MIDI] Reference [MIDI] This section explains the MIDI-related settings of the MRS-802. About MIDI ■ Send sync information The MRS-802 can output MIDI Timing Clock, Song MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard Position Pointer, and Start/Stop/Continue messages to that allows messages such as performance data (collectively synchronize operation with an external MIDI device.
Reference [MIDI] Making MIDI-related settings This section explains how to make MIDI-related settings. Control Change send/receive is also enabled. 5. Press the [ENTER] key to display the setting of the The procedure is the same for most settings. The basic steps selected item, and turn the dial to change the are as follows. setting. For details on each item, refer to the following explanation. Basic procedure 1. Press the [DRUM] key in the rhythm section, and then press the [UTILITY] key.
Reference [MIDI] Setting the drum kit MIDI channel Specifying transmission of Timing Clock messages You can specify the MIDI channel for the drum kit. This setting specifies whether the MIDI synchronization Refer to steps 1 - 4 of “Basic procedure” to bring up the message Timing Clock will be transmitted. indication “MIDI DRUM CH” on the display. Then turn the Refer to steps 1 - 4 of “Basic procedure” to bring up the dial to select one of the following settings.
Reference [MIDI] Specifying transmission of Song Position Pointer messages Using the SMF player Using the SMF player function, the MRS-802 can read You can specify whether Song Position Pointer messages Format 0 SMF (Standard MIDI Files) from a CD-ROM/R/ will be transmitted. Song Position Pointer is a MIDI RW disc and load the contents into a project. Once loaded, message that indicates the current position as a beat count an SMF can use internal or external sound sources and from the start.
Reference [MIDI] SMF IMPORT Selecting the SMF output destination When playing an SMF, the MRS-802 can use either an internal or external sound source or both. The SMF output 4. Verify that “SMF IMPORT” is shown on the display destination is specified using the following two parameters. and press the [ENTER] key. The names of SMFs on the CD-ROM/R/RW disc are shown. • SMF OUTPUT Determines whether SMF playing information is supplied at IMPORT SEQ1 File names the MIDI OUT connector.
Reference [MIDI] N OTE When an SMF is played in the above condition, the SMF playing information and the rhythm song or rhythm pattern information of the MRS-802 will be sent to the internal drum kit at the same time. If you want to use the drum kit only for the SMF, you must first select an empty rhythm song/rhythm pattern. 6. Turn the dial to select one of the settings listed below, and press the [EXIT] key. • OFF No SMF playing information is sent to the drum kit.
Reference [MIDI] SMF playback You can select any SMF imported into a project and play it as follows. 1. From the main screen, press the [UTILITY] key in the display section. N OTE • When playing an SMF, the recorder section/rhythm section will always be activated and linked to the SMF, regardless of the [DRUM] key status (on/off). • When playing an SMF including tempo information, locating a measure/beat in the song of the MRS-802 may therefore lead to a mismatch with the measure/beat of the SMF.
Reference [Other Functions] Reference [Other Functions] This section explains various other functions of the MRS-802. Changing the function of the foot switch 4. With the default settings of the MRS-802, a foot switch • PLY_STP connected to the CONTROL IN jack can be used to control Each push of the foot switch toggles between play and stop play/stop of the recorder. If you want to use the foot switch of the recorder section (default setting). Turn the dial to select “PLY_STP” or “PUNCH IO”.
Reference [Other Functions] Using the tuner function 4. When the desired note name appears, watch the “>” and “<“ symbols on the display, and make fine adjustments to the tuning. The MRS-802 has a built-in chromatic tuner that can be used when tuning an instrument connected to the GUITAR/ BASS or INPUT 1/2 jacks. This section explains how to use Pitch is flat the tuner. 1.
Reference [Other Functions] Switching the level meter display type Hard disk maintenance This section describes how to test and restore the integrity of The level meter below the display can indicate the level of data on the internal hard disk, and how to perform other hard the signal before passing through the level controls/faders disk maintenance functions. (pre-fader) or after passing through the level controls/faders (post-fader). You can change the setting as follows. 1.
Reference [Other Functions] 5. When the command has been executed, turn the 4. unit off and then turn it on again. The unit returns to the condition of step 1. When ScanDisk is completed, press the [EXIT] key. The MRS-802 will operate in normal mode.
Reference [Other Functions] Init ALL Sure? Connecting to a computer with an option card If the optional USB board UIB-01/UIB-02 is installed in the 2. To carry out the initialization process, press the MRS-802, the internal hard disk of the MRS-802 can be [ENTER] key once more. recognized by a computer, for audio data editing, project The all initialize process starts. When it is complete, the unit backup etc. To make this possible, connect the computer and returns to the condition of step 1.
Reference [Other Functions] 4. To terminate the connection, cancel the on-line state at the computer. The procedure for this differs depending on the computer system. For details, see the on-line manual supplied with the UIB-01/UIB-02. 5. To terminate the USB mode and start the unit in normal mode, press the [EXIT] key. 6. To turn off the power, set the [POWER] switch to OFF. When the following screen appears on the display, press the [ENTER] key.
Appendix Appendix MRS-802 Specifications ● Recorder Number of physical tracks 10 Number of virtual tracks 100 (10 V-takes per track) Drum track 1 (stereo) Number of simultaneous recording tracks 2 Number of simultaneous playback tracks 10 (8 audio tracks + stereo drum) Recording data format 16-bit linear (non-compressed) Maximum recording time Approx.
Appendix Troubleshooting ■ The indication "STOP RECORDER" is shown on the display, and operation is not possible. If there are problems during operation of the MRS-802, The current operation is not possible while the recorder is check the following points first. operating. Press the STOP [P] key to stop the recorder.
Appendix • For each channel of the mixer, make sure that the REVERB SEND or CHORUS/DELAY SEND parameter is turned on. If it is on, make sure that the send level is raised (→ p. 72). Problems with MIDI ■ The drum kit of the MRS-802 cannot be played from an external MIDI device • Make sure that a MIDI cable is correctly connected from Problems with the rhythm section the MIDI OUT connector of the external device to the MIDI IN connector on the MRS-802.
Appendix Problems with CD-R/RW drive ■ One of the following messages is shown when attempting to execute a command. ■ Cannot play audio CD created with MRS802 on ordinary CD player FULL • Check whether the disc was finalized. • Check whether the CD player is an old model. On some old CD players, CD-R/RW discs will not play properly as audio CDs, even if the disc was finalized. • Discs created using CD-RW media will not be playable on There is not enough free space on the CD-R/RW disc.
Appendix Effect Type/Parameter List Insert effect ■ CLEAN, DIST, ACO/BASS SIM, BASS algorithm ● COMPRESSOR module Type COMP Parameter SENS ATTACK LEVEL Compressor for keeping dynamic range consistent. [Parameter Description] Parameter Name SENS Setting Range 0 – 10 ATTACK 0 – 10 LEVEL 1–8 Parameter Description Adjusts the compression input sensitivity. Adjusts the compression attack speed. Adjusts the module output level.
Appendix Aco.Sim E-AcPRE BassSim CABINET TOP BODY LEVEL CABINET SPEAKER DEPTH SPEAKER DEPTH Transforms the sound of an electric guitar into an acoustic-guitar-like tone. COLOR TONE LEVEL CABINET Pre-amp for electric-acoustic. TONE LEVEL Transforms the sound of an electric guitar into a bass-guitar-like tone. CABINET SPEAKER DEPTH Simulation of the cabinet of a guitar/bass amp.
Appendix ● VOL PDL module Type VOL PDL Parameter MIN VOL You can use an expression pedal to control the volume. Parameter Description Parameter Name Setting Range Parameter Description 0 – 10 When using an expression pedal as a volume pedal, this parameter specifies the minimum volume. MIN VOL ● MODULATION/DELAY module Type CHORUS FLANGER PHASER TREMOLO PDL-WAH AutoWah PITCH RingMod EXCITER AIR WIDE DELAY Parameter DEPTH RATE MIX Stereo chorus with clear sound and great spaciousness.
Appendix ■ MIC algorithm ● COMP/LIM module Type COMP LIMITER Parameter SENS ATTACK LEVEL RELEASE LEVEL Compressor for keeping dynamic range consistent. THRSHOLD Limiter for controlling signal peaks. Parameter Description Parameter Name SENS Setting Range 0 – 15 ATTACK 0 – 15 LEVEL 1–8 THRSHOLD 0 – 15 RELEASE 0 – 15 Parameter Description Adjusts the compression input sensitivity. Adjusts the compression attack speed. Adjusts the module output level. Adjusts the limiter action threshold.
Appendix ● MODULATION/DELAY module Type CHORUS FLANGER PHASER TREMOLO PITCH RingMod EXCITER AIR DELAY DOUBLE Parameter DEPTH RATE MIX RATE FB Stereo chorus with clear sound and great spaciousness. DEPTH An effect that adds a pronounced character and modulation to the sound. RATE COLOR An effect that adds a swooshing modulation to the sound. DEPTH RATE CLIP TONE BALANCE An effect that cyclically varies the volume. SHIFT An effect that modifies the pitch of the direct sound.
Appendix ■ DUAL MIC algorithm ● COMP/LIM module For an explanation of types and parameters, see the MIC algorithm. ● MIC PRE module Type MIC PRE Parameter COLOR TONE LEVEL Preamp for use with external mic Parameter Description Parameter Name Setting Range COLOR 1–6 TONE 0 – 10 LEVEL 1–8 Parameter Description 1. Flat response 2. Lowcut only 3. Acoustic guitar characteristics 4. Acoustic guitar characteristics with low cut 5. Vocal characteristics 6.
Appendix ■ LINE algorithm ● COMP/LIM module For an explanation of types and parameters, see the MIC algorithm. ● ISOLATOR module Type ISOLATOR Parameter XOVER_Lo XOVER_Hi MIX_HIGH MIX_MID MIX_LOW An effect that divides the signal into three frequency bands, and lets you specify the mix amount.
Appendix ■ MASTERING algorithm ● 3 BAND COMP/Lo-Fi module Type MLT CMP Lo-Fi Parameter XOVER_Lo XOVER_Hi SNS_HIGH SENS_MID SENS_LOW MIX_HIGH MIX_MID MIX_LOW An effect that divides the input signal into three frequency bands and lets you specify a compressor and mix amount for each band. CHARA COLOR DIST TONE EFX LVL DRY LVL An effect that intentionally degrades the audio quality of the sound.
Appendix ● DIMENSION/RESONANCE module Type DIMENSN RESONNC Parameter RISE_1 RISE_2 An effect that produces spatial width. DEPTH FreqOFST RATE TYPE RESO EFX LVL DRY LVL A resonance filter with LFO. Parameter Description Parameter Name RISE_1 Setting Range 0 – 30 RISE_2 0 – 30 DEPTH 0 – 10 FreqOFST 1 – 30 RATE 1 – 30 TYPE HPF / LPF / bPF RESO 1 – 30 EFX LVL 0 – 30 DRY LVL 0 – 30 Parameter Description Adjusts the degree to which the stereo component is emphasized.
Appendix Effect Patch List Insert effect ■ CLEAN algorithm No.
Appendix 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 – 44 Metal-X DP-Drv WetDrive Mellow MultiDst Bright Melody V-Blues BlueFngr HDR-Drv Cry-Lead ZakWah LA-Std TheRing Good metal sound with subtle overtones 70's hard rock sound Simple "wet" overdrive sound Lead sound with a sweet tone Strong all-around sound Crisp sound Tastefully seasoned sound, ideal for melodies Vintage blues sound Bluesy sound suitable for finger picking Wet hard rock sound Zoom's original "cry effect" sound Lead sound with auto-wah
Appendix 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 – 49 Sound for mic recording with a live feel. Broadly usable, not only for guitar.
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Appendix Send/return effect ■ CHORUS/DELAY No.
Appendix Rhythm Pattern List No. Pattern Name No. Pattern Name No. Pattern Name No.
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Appendix Drum Kit List Display LIVE ROCK STUDIO DRUMS STANDARD KIT VARIATION GENERAL DRUMS FUNK TRAP JAZZ DRUMS EPIC ROCK BALLAD SET DANCE RAP/HIPHOP 00LIVE1 01LIVE2 02STDIO1 03STDIO2 04STNDR1 05STNDR2 06ELE_DR 07ENHPWR 08GENERL 09DRUM9 10FUNK1 11FUNK2 12JAZZ 13BRUSH 14EPIC1 15EPIC2 16BALAD1 17BALAD2 18DANCE1 19DANCE2 20HIPHP1 21HIPHP2 Pattern Name Live Rock 1 Live Rock 2 Studio 1 Studio 2 Standard 1 Standard 2 Electric Enhanced Power General Drum#9 Funk Trap 1 Funk Trap 2 Jazz Brush Epic rock 1 Epic roc
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Appendix MRS-802 hard disk contents ● WAV_AIFF folder Folder for storing WAV/AIFF files. Used when importing The hard disk in the MRS-802 comprises two partitions phrases from the internal hard disk. called "MSR-USR" and "MSR-FAC". The "MSR-FAC" To use this folder, install the optional USB card (UIB-01/ partition contains files that are needed for performing hard UIB-02) and copy WAV/AIFF files from a computer. disk maintenance. Never attempt to manipulate the files in this partition.
Appendix ● The effect patches of the GUITAR/BASS algorithm will be divided and assigned to the CLEAN, DIST, ACO/ BASS SIM, and BASS algorithms in numerical order. ● In DUAL algorithm patches, the parameters of G/B&Mic type and of Gtr&Bass type will be changed.
Appendix MIDI implementation 1.
Appendix MIDI implementation chart [HardDisk Recorder Model MRS-802 ] MIDI Implementation Chart Date : Transmitted Recognized 28.Jan.2003 Version :1.00 Remarks Function ...
INDEX INDEX Symbols ( ) + x ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... 64, 84 64, 84 64, 84 64, 84 CD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 CD-RW disc Erasing a CD-RW disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Checking/repairing internal hard disk structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Formatting the hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hard disk maintenance with supplied CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rewriting system file data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using an option card for connection to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Changing a send/return effect patch name 109 Changing an insert effect patch name . . . . . . . . Insert effect patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading a patch from another project . . . . . . . . Saving a send/return effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . Saving an insert effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 100 110 109 105 Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Saving a single project on CD-R/RW disc 119 Saving all projects on CD-R/RW disc . . . . . . . . 121 Saving an insert effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Erasing a V-take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fade-in/out of a specified data range . . . . . . . . . . Moving a specified data range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moving a V-take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reversing a specified data range . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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