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Reference [Rhythm]
ZOOM MRS-802
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Inputting rhythm pattern data
This section explains how to input rhythm pattern data into
an empty rhythm song in the desired playback order. The
following two input methods are available.
• Step input
With this method, you create rhythm patterns one by one by
specifying a pattern number and number of measures. Input
can be performed at any point in the song. It is also possible
to switch to another rhythm pattern while the previous
rhythm pattern is still playing. This method is suitable for
specifying patterns in detail.
• 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.
In rhythm song mode ([SONG/PATTERN] key lit),
press the [DRUM] key so that it is lit.
For rhythm pattern input and editing, the [DRUM] key must
be lit, indicating that the rhythm section is separated from
the recorder section.
2.
Press the REC [ O ] key.
The key lights up and rhythm pattern number as well as
other information can be input. The display changes as
follows.
During rhythm song step input, the first line of the display
shows the currently selected item, and the second line the
setting value of that item. Because an empty rhythm song
does not yet contain any information, the second line of the
display indicates “EOS” (End Of Song) to show the end of
the rhythm song.
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
information 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.
Normally, when “PTN” is selected, the first line of the
display shows the number of the pattern input for the current
point, and the second line shows the pattern name. Because
an empty rhythm song does not yet contain any information,
the first line of the display shows “ PTN” and the second
line is blank.
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.
EV EVå
EOS
EOS
Tick
Beat
Measure
PTN PTN
EOS
EOS
å
001 1 0
EV
PTN
TimSig
Tempo
DrVOL
Event information at current point
Rhythm pattern
Beat
Drum kit volume
Tempo
Description Parameter