Specifications

PATTERN mode operation
ZOOM PS-04 65
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The step length changes according to the
currently selected smallest note unit (quantize
setting). The default setting is a sixteenth note,
but this can be changed if desired (
→ p. 71).
1. From the PATTERN mode top screen,
press the [REC] key.
The [REC] key lights up and step input becomes
possible. During step input, the current position is
shown in measures/beats/ticks (1/48 of a quarter note).
2. Verify that “D” is shown in the left
corner of the display.
During step input, you can use the cursor left/right
keys to switch the track type. “D” stands for drum
track.
3. To enter a note, use fader 4 to select
the bank which contains the desired
sound, and then press the status key
for that sound.
The note is entered, and the segment for that sound
comes on. For information on the sounds assigned
to banks and status keys, see the section "Playing
drum/bass sounds manually".
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• The velocity setting can be changed with
fader 3. This information is also stored.
• If you hold down several status keys together,
multiple sounds are input at the same
position.
4. Press the [R/P] key.
The step position advances by a 16th note (12
ticks).
5. To enter a rest, press only the [R/P]
key.
No playing information is entered, and the step
position advances by a 16th note.
6. Repeat steps 3 – 5 to enter the entire
rhythm pattern.
When you have reached the end of the pattern, the
recorder automatically returns to the first measure,
and you can enter other drum/percussion sounds.
7. To erase a sound you have input,
press the [
R/P] key repeatedly to go
to the position, and then hold down
the [INSERT/DELETE (COPY)] key
while pressing the respective status
key.
The sound corresponding to that status key is
erased.
8. To end step input, press the [REC]
key so that the key goes out.
The PATTERN mode top screen returns. If you
press the [R/P] key in this condition, the pattern is
played and you can check your input.
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By performing the input procedure again, you
can add playing information to the track.
Track type
Measure
Beat Tick
DO1-O1
DO1-O1
-00
DO1-O1
DO1-O1
-00
DO1-O1DO1-O1
-12
DD O1-OO1-O 1
-24