Zoom MRS-1266 - Manual (Page 90)

Reference [Rhythm]
ZOOM MRS-1266
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●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
rhythm song in a single operation. This method is suitable
for mechanical input using a score and for frequently
repeated rhythm patterns. Input midway through a song is
not possible with this method.
Steps for the two methods are described below.
Step input
With this method, you specify the pattern number and
number of measures to enter patterns one by one.
1.
Press the [RHYTHM] key in rhythm song mode.
The [RHYTHM] key lights up, and the rhythm section is
separated from the recorder section. Rhythm pattern input
and editing is now possible.
2.
Press the REC [ O ] key.
The key lights up and rhythm pattern number as well as
chord information and other data can be input. The display
changes as follows.
3.
Use the cursor up/down keys to bring up the
indication “ PTN” on the first line of the display.
During step input, the cursor up/down keys are used to select
an item, and the cursor left/right keys to move the current
position. The following items can be selected with the cursor
up/down keys.
H INT
When an item other than “EV → ” is selected and no informa-
tion is input for the current position, the arrow “ ” is shown
before the item name (for example: “ PTN”). This indicates
that information input at a preceding point is still valid.
When “PTN” is selected, the name and number of the
pattern input at the current point are displayed. Because an
empty rhythm song does not yet contain any information, the
“ ” symbol is shown before “PTN”. The second line of the
display indicates “EOS” (End Of Song) to show the end of
the rhythm song.
4.
Press the [INSERT/COPY] key to bring up the
indication “INSERT?”
When “INSERT?” is displayed, new rhythm pattern data can
be input at the current location.
5.
Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern that you
want to input.
The number and length (in measures) of the currently
selected rhythm pattern will be displayed.
6.
If necessary, use the cursor up/down keys to
change the length of the rhythm pattern.
If you make the rhythm pattern longer, the same rhythm
EV EVå
EOS
EOS
PTN PTN
EOS
EOS
å
001- 1 001- 1
0 0
EV
PTN
TimSig
ROOT
CHORD
Tempo
DrVOL
BsVOL
DrKIT
BsPRG
Event information at current point
Rhythm pattern
Beat
Root of chord
Chord type
Tempo
Drum kit volume
Bass program volume
Drum kit number
Bass program number
Description Parameter
INSERT? INSERT?
P001X 4
P001X 4
Rhythm pattern
number
Rhythm pattern
length (measures)
INSERT? INSERT?
P002X 2
P002X 2