Zoom HD16 - Manual (Page 101)

Reference [Rhythm]
ZOOM HD8/HD16 101
This section explains how to delete all data from a specified
rhythm pattern, returning it to the blank state.
NOTE
Once deleted, a rhythm pattern cannot be restored. Use this
function with care.
1.
From the main screen, hold down the [SHIFT]
key and press pad 7 (PATTERN).
The rhythm pattern selection screen appears.
2.
Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern to
delete.
3.
Press the [FUNCTION] key.
The display indication changes as follows. Make sure that the
rhythm pattern number/name shown is that of the pattern you
want to delete.
4.
Press the [ENTER] key.
The display indication changes as follows.
5.
To execute the delete process, press the
[ENTER] key once more.
When the delete operation is completed, the display returns to
the rhythm pattern selection screen.
By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you
can cancel the operation and back up one step at a time.
6.
To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT]
key.
The HD8/HD16 allows you to save up to 10 rhythm songs per
project. Each rhythm song can have up to 999 rhythm pattern
measures. By specifying the rhythm pattern playing sequence
and adding chord and tempo information, you can create a
rhythm song.
The following two methods are available for entering rhythm
pattern information.
● Step input
With this method, you create rhythm patterns one by one by
specifying a pattern and the number of measures. Input can
be performed at any point in the song. It is also possible to
switch to another pattern while the previous pattern is still
playing. This mode is suitable for specifying patterns in
detail.
● FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator)
This method uses simple formulas to specify rhythm pattern
playback from start to end. The result is written to the song
in a single operation. Because input midway through a song
is not possible with this method, it is most suitable for cases
where the configuration of the entire song has been decided
beforehand.
HINT
There is no difference in the completed rhythm song due to
input method that was used. This means that you can first
create a rough version of a song using FAST and then perform
detailed editing using step input.
Select the rhythm song for editing or playing as follows.
HINT
In the default condition of a project, all rhythm songs are empty.
1.
From the main screen, hold down the [SHIFT]
key and press pad 8 (SONG) so that the pad
lights up.
The rhythm song selection screen appears.
2.
Turn the dial to select a rhythm song number
from 0 – 9.
Deleting a rhythm pattern
Creating a rhythm song
Rhythm pattern number/name to erase
DELETE PATTERN DELETE PATTERN
No.0:08Beat01
No.0:08Beat01
No.0:08Beat01 No.0:08Beat01
Delete?
Delete?
Selecting a rhythm song
Rhythm song number Rhythm song name
Current position
(measure/beat/tick indication)
Cursor left/right keys
Pattern information (
→ p. 102)
or chord information (
→ p. 105)
during playback
Switch between pattern information
and chord information.
SNG 1 Empty SNG 1 Empty
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