Zoom MRS-1266 - Manual (Page 150)

Reference [MIDI]
ZOOM MRS-1266
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Using the SMF player
Using the SMF player function, the MRS-1266 can read
Format 0 SMF (Standard MIDI Files) from a CD-R/RW disc
and load the contents into a project. Once loaded, an SMF
can use internal or external sound sources and perform
playback in sync with the recorder section or rhythm section.
This section explains how to use this function.
H INT
“Format 0” is a type of SMF that contains all MIDI channel
playing information in a single track. The MRS-1266 can only
read this type of SMF.
N OTE
The following SMF types cannot be read.
• Format 1 or Format 2
• Files that do not conform to the ISO9660 standard Level 1,
or with an extension other than ".mid".
• Files written on a disc that the session is left open.
Reading an SMF into a project
By performing the following steps, you can read an SMF
from a CD-R/RW disc and load it in a project. The maximum
number of SMFs per project is 100.
H INT
By using an option board, it is possible to directly copy SMFs
from a computer to a project (PROJxxx folder). For details,
see the information in the appendix of this manual.
1.
Insert the CD-ROM or CD-R/RW disc containing
the SMF into the CD-R/RW drive.
2.
From the main screen, press the [UTILITY/TRACK
EDIT] key in the display section.
The utility menu appears.
3.
Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the
indication “UTILITY SMF” on the display, and press
the [ENTER] key.
The following screen appears.
4.
Press the [ENTER] key.
The names of SMFs in the CD-R/RW disc are shown.
5.
Turn the dial to select the SMF to import.
N OTE
If the desired file is not shown, check whether the file is in
Format 0.
6.
To execute the import process, press the [ENTER]
key.
When import is completed, the unit returns to the condition
of step 4. To import other SMFs, repeat steps 5 - 6.
7.
To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key
several times.
Selecting the SMF output destination
When playing an SMF, the MRS-1266 can use either an
internal or external sound source or both. The SMF output
destination is specified using the following three parameters.
● SMF OUTPUT
Determines whether SMF playing information is supplied at
the MIDI OUT connector.
● SMF ChToDrum
Selects which MIDI channel (1 - 16) of the SMF playing
information is directed to the internal drum kit of the MRS-
1266. Information for the channel selected here will not be
present at the MIDI OUT connector. When this parameter is
set to OFF, no playing information is sent to the drum kit.
SMF SMF
IMPORT
IMPORT
File name
IMPORT IMPORT
SEQ1
SEQ1