Zoom MRS-802 - Manual (Page 10)

Introduction
ZOOM MRS-802
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The recorder section also provides a set of stereo tracks
which are separate from the normal record/play tracks 1 - 8.
These are called the master track. The master track is
dedicated to mixdown and also serves for holding the
material used to create an audio CD.
Rhythm section
The rhythm section of the MRS-802 offers 511
accompaniment patterns (called "rhythm patterns") that use
the internal drum sound generator. Over 400 patterns are
preprogrammed at the factory. Rhythm patterns can be
played independently or in synchronization with the
recorder.
You can arrange rhythm patterns in the desired order of
playback, and set the tempo to create the rhythm
accompaniment for an entire song. (This is called a "rhythm
song.") Up to 10 rhythm songs can be created, and one of
these is selected for playback.
H INT
• You can also edit a rhythm pattern or create an original
pattern.
• If desired, rhythm patterns and rhythm songs can be
processed with the insert effect, and recorded on the
audio tracks.
Mixer section
The signals from tracks 1 - 8, and the drum sounds are sent
to separate mixer channels for individual adjustment of
volume and tone and to create a stereo mix. For each track,
the following parameters can be controlled independently.
• Volume
• Panning
• 2-band EQ
• Send level to the send/return effect
• Mute on/off
• V-take switching (except for drum track)
Effect section
The MRS-802 provides two types of effects: insert effects
and send/return effects. These effects which can be used
simultaneously have the characteristics described below.
■ Insert effect
This effect can be inserted at one of the following three
points in the signal path.
(1) Immediately after the input jack
(2) A desired channel of the mixer
(3) Immediately before the [MASTER] fader
In the default condition, position (1) (immediately after
input jack) is selected.
When the setting is changed to (2), only a selected track or
the drum sound is processed by the effect.
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Currently selected V-takes
Tracks
Master track
V-takes
Recorder section
Rhythm section
Track 1
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the mixer
Drum sound
Rhythm
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Rhythm
pattern
Rhythm
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Track 2
Track 3