Fast input – Zoom MRS-802 User Manual

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Reference [Rhythm]

ZOOM MRS-802

[SOLO] key

Serves to enter "x" (multiplication
symbol), "+" (addition symbol), "("
(open bracket), and ")" (close
bracket). The symbol changes with
each push of the [SOLO] key.

Status key [DRUM]

Status keys 1 - 9

Serve to specify the pattern number and number of
repetitions. The [DRUM] status key enters "0" and the 1 - 9
status keys enter the numbers "1" - "9".

pattern information to that point.

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Keep in mind that the newly added rhythm pattern

information will remain valid until the next point where rhythm

pattern information is input.

■ To insert a new pattern within the rhythm

song

Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the location at

which you want to insert rhythm pattern data, and execute

steps 4 - 7. The new rhythm pattern data will be inserted at

the current location, and subsequent rhythm pattern data

will be moved backward according to the length of that

pattern.

■ To delete rhythm pattern data

Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the location at

which you want to erase rhythm pattern data, and press the

[DELETE/ERASE] key. The rhythm pattern data will be

deleted, and the display will change to “

PTN”, indicating

that the preceding pattern will continue playing.

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Rhythm pattern information recorded at the beginning of the

rhythm song cannot be deleted.

■ To delete a specific measure

Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the beginning of the

measure that you want to delete. Repeatedly press the cursor

up key to call up the indication “EV

→”. Then press the

[DELETE/ERASE] key followed by the [ENTER] key. The

current measure will be deleted, and subsequent rhythm

pattern data will be moved forward. If you delete the first

measure of a two-measure rhythm pattern, the second

measure will remain, and the display will change to

“

PTN”.

FAST input

The FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator) method uses

simple formulas to specify rhythm pattern playback from

start to end. The status keys and the [SOLO] key in the fader

PATTERN A

PATTERN B

PATTERN C

PATTERN D

PATTERN A

PATTERN B

PATTERN C

PATTERN D

Insert

Delete

PATTERN A

PATTERN B

PATTERN C

PATTERN D

PATTERN A

PATTERN B

Delete

PATTERN A

PATTERN B

PATTERN C

PATTERN D

PATTERN A

PATTERN B