Specifications

ZOOM PS-04 95
Reference [System]
SYSTEM mode screen
When you press the [SYSTEM] key while the
recorder is stopped, the PS-04 enters the SYSTEM
mode which serves for managing projects and
making settings that affect the entire unit. The
system menu is shown.
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When you switch to SYSTEM mode from the
AUDIO, RHYTHM or EFFECT mode, the
contents of the current project are automatically
saved.
About projects
The PS-04 manages audio data and setting
information in units called projects. A project
comprises the following data.
• Audio data for all V-takes of tracks 1 – 4
• Number of V-take selected for tracks 1 – 4
• All track parameter settings
• All internal mixer settings
• All patterns used for drum track and bass
track
• Song contents for drum track and bass
track
• Effect patch settings
• Other system settings
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All steps that you carry out with the PS-04
affect only the currently loaded project. It is not
possible to handle multiple projects
simultaneously.
■ Basic steps for handling projects
When handling projects, some steps are similar for
each action. These are as follows.
1. With the recorder stopped, press the
[SYSTEM] key.
The PS-04 enters SYSTEM mode and the system
menu appears.
2. Verify that the indication “PROJECT”
is shown on the display, and press
the [ENTER] key.
The project menu for performing various actions
related to projects appears.
3. Use the cursor left/right keys to
select the desired item, and press the
[ENTER] key.
The project menu has the following options.
• SELECT
Select and load an existing project.
• NEW
Create a new project.
• COPY
Copy the currently loaded project.
• DELETE
Delete a specified project.
• PROTECT
Write-protect the currently loaded project.
• CAPACITY
Display the remaining recording time.
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This section explains how to use the SYSTEM mode for managing projects and making settings that affect the
entire PS-04.