Zoom MRS-802 - Manual (Page 64)

Reference [Phrase Looping]
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The FAST input method can also be used to program the
rhythm pattern sequence in a rhythm song (
→
p. 83).
The basic rules for programming a phrase loop are as
follows.
• Select the phrase
Use status keys 1 - 9 and the [DRUM] status key to enter a
phrase number from 0 - 99. The display shows the phrase
number.
• Line up phrases
Use the “+” symbol to line up phrases. For example,
entering 0+1+2 will result in the following play sequence.
• Repeat phrases
Use the “x” symbol to specify phrase repetitions. “x” takes
precedence over “+”. For example, entering 0+1x2+2 will
result in the following play sequence.
• Link phrases
Use the “(“ and “)” symbols to link a group of phrases for
repetition, and use the “x” symbol to specify the repetition
count. For example, entering (1+2)x2+3 will result in the
following play sequence.
An example for creating the phrase loop “ 0+(1+2)x8 ” is
shown below.
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• When you enter a numeral, the cursor (flashing segment)
automatically moves one step to the right.
• After entering “x” and “+” etc., you must use the cursor
right key to move the cursor (flashing segment) one step to
the right. Then enter the numeral.
• If the formula for the phrase loop does not fit on two lines,
the indication scrolls in steps of one character. If you use
the cursor left/right keys to move the input position, the
line scrolls left and right accordingly.
After entering a formula, it can be edited as follows.
• Inserting numbers or symbols
Use the cursor left/right keys to move the cursor (flashing
segment) to the desired position and enter the new numeral
or symbol.
Phrase 0 Phrase 1 Phrase 2
Phrase 0 Phrase 1 Phrase 1 Phrase 2
Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Phrase 3
Press
3 times
Press
4 times
Press
2 times
0
0+ 0+
0+( 0+(
0+(1+ 0+(1+
0+(1+2) 0+(1+2)
0+(1+2)x 0+(1+2)x
0+(1 0+(1
0+(1+2)x 0+(1+2)x
8
0+(1+2 0+(1+2