Zoom HD16 - Manual (Page 124)

Reference [Rhythm]
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This section explains how to edit various settings that affect the
entire rhythm section, such as adjusting the pad sensitivity or
adjusting the volume of the metronome.
The basic procedure for editing the rhythm section settings is
the same for most items, as described below.
HINT
This procedure can be carried out either in rhythm pattern
mode or rhythm song mode.
1.
From the main screen, hold down the [SHIFT]
key and press pad 7 (PATTERN) or pad 8
(SONG), so that the pad lights up.
The rhythm pattern or rhythm song selection screen appears.
2.
Press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key.
The rhythm utility menu screen appears.
3.
Use the cursor left/right keys to select one of
the following items to edit, and press the
[ENTER] key.
● KIT FILE
Import or create a kit file (
→ p. 112).
● SAMPLE FILE
Import or edit samples assigned to pads (
→ p. 117).
● COUNT
Change the length of the pre-count that is heard during real-
time input of a rhythm pattern.
● CLICK VOLUME
Change the volume level of the metronome that is heard
during real-time input of a rhythm pattern.
● PAD SENS (Pad sensitivity)
Change the pad sensitivity which determines the volume
level in relation to the force with which the pad is struck.
● MIDI
Make MIDI-related settings (
→ p. 155).
● IMPORT
Import rhythm patterns and rhythm songs from another
project saved on the hard disk (
→ p. 111).
● MEMORY
Check the remaining amount of rhythm pattern and rhythm
song memory.
● POSITION
Selects whether the drum sound pan setting applies as seen
from the drummer or from the listener.
4.
Turn the dial to edit the setting.
The screen display and operation will be different for each
item. For details, refer to the sections that follow.
HINT
For information on kit file operations, sample settings, MIDI
settings, and importing, refer to the respective sections.
5.
When the setting procedure is complete,
press the [EXIT] key several times to return to
the main screen.
You can change the length of the pre-count that is heard when
you record a rhythm pattern in real time. Perform steps 1 – 3 of
“Basic procedure” to bring up the indication “COUNT”, and
press the [ENTER] key. Then turn the dial to choose one of
these settings.
● OFF
The pre-count is turned off.
● 1 – 8
A pre-count of 1 – 8 beats is heard (default: 4).
●
Special
The following special pre-count is heard.
Editing various settings of
the rhythm section
Basic procedure
RHY UTILITY 1/9 RHY UTILITY 1/9
>KIT FILE
>KIT FILE
Changing the length of the pre-
count
Count Count
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