Specifications

Reference [Rhythm]
76 ZOOM PS-04
FAST input
The FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator)
method uses simple formulas to specify rhythm
pattern playback from start to end. The basic rules
for combining patterns are described below.
● Lining up patterns
Use the “+” (plus) symbol to line up patterns. For
example, entering 0 + 1 + 2 will result in the
following play sequence.
● Repeat patterns
Use the “x” (multiply) symbol to specify pattern
repetitions. “x” takes precedence over “+”. For
example, entering 0 + 1 x 2 + 2 will result in the
following play sequence.
● Repeat multiple patterns
Use the “(“ and “)” symbols (opening and closing
parentheses) to link a group of patterns for
repetition. Formulas enclosed in brackets take
precedence over other formulas. For example,
entering 0 + (1 + 2) x 2 + 3 will result in the
following play sequence.
The following keys and faders are used for FAST
input.
For example, to enter the formula 0 + (1 + 2) x 2,
proceed as follows.
0 1 2
0 1 1 2
10 2
1
2 3
Fader 1
Numeric input
Fader 2
Symbol input
Cursor left/right keys
or dial
Move input position
Fader 1
Input "0"
Fader 2
Input "+"
Fader 2
Input "("
Fader 1
Input "1"
Fader 2
Input "+"
Fader 1
Input "2"
Fader 2
Input ")"
Move to
right
Cursor [R] key
O
O+
O+
O+C
O+C
O+C1
O+C1
O+C1+
O+C1+
O+C1+2
O+C1+2
1+2 X2
+C1+2
+C1+2
C1+2 X
O+_
O+_
C1+2 _