User manual ZOOM MRS-1266

[. . . ] Operation Manual © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited. 1 USAGEANDSAFETYPRECAUTIONS USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · Handling The MRS-1266 is a precision instrument. Do not Caution SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: exert undue pressure on the keys and other controls. Also take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure. · Alterations Never open the case of the MRS-1266 or attempt to This symbol indicates explanations about Caution modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit. Warning extremely dangerous matters. [. . . ] Repeatedly press the cursor up key to call up the indication "EV". 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". 0 1 2 Repeat patterns Use the "x" symbol to specify pattern repetitions. For example, entering 0 + 1 x 2 + 2 will result in the following play sequence. PATTERN D PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN C PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN D 0 1 1 2 Repeat multiple patterns FAST input The FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator) method uses simple formulas to specify rhythm pattern playback from start to end. The keys and pads of the rhythm section can be used for numeric input, as described below. [)] key Enters the closing bracket ")" used for linking several phrases. Use the "(" and ")" symbols to link a group of patterns for repetition. For example, entering 0 + 1 x 2 + 2 + (3 + 4) x 2 will result in the following play sequence. 0 1 1 2 3 4 3 4 [(] key Enters the opening bracket "(" used for linking several phrases. [x] pad Enters the "x" that specifies the repetition of a phrase. An example for creating the rhythm pattern sequence 0 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 4 is shown below. 0 0+ Pads 0 - 9 Specify phrase numbers and repetition count. [+] pad Enters the "+" for lining up phrases. 0+1 92 ZOOM MRS-1266 Reference [Rhythm] 0+1X2 0+1X2+ 0+1X2+( 0+1X2+(2 0+1X2+(2 + 0+1X2+(2 +3 0+1X2+(2 +3) 0+1X2+(2 +3)X2 0+1X2+(2 +3)X2+ 0+1X2+(2 +3)X2+4 1X2+(2+3 )X2+4X2 HINT If the formula does not fit on two lines, the characters scroll one by one. If you use the cursor left/right keys to move the input position, the line scrolls up and down accordingly. NOTE · The FAST method can only write a song in one operation, from beginning to end. Writing only a partial song or editing the contents is not possible. · If you wish to edit a rhythm song that was written with this method, edit the formula and then write the entire song again, or use step input. 1. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "EDIT FAST" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key. The input screen for FAST appears. 3. Use the "(" key, ")" key and the pads to enter the formulas for creating the rhythm song. The formula input principles are explained on page 92. Inserting a number/symbol Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the position where you want to insert a new number/symbol. Deleting a number/symbol Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the position where you want to delete a number/symbol. The number/symbol is deleted, and subsequent numbers and symbols are moved up. 4. When formula input is completed, press the [ENTER] key. A screen for selecting the song to write to appears. SaveSong Turn the dial to select the song. 5. After using the FAST input method to specify rhythm patterns for the entire song, press the [ENTER] key to write the rhythm patterns to the song. Press the [ENTER] key. The unit returns to the condition of step 2. If you wish to check the input result, press the PLAY [R] key. ZOOM MRS-1266 93 Reference [Rhythm] HINT · Formulas entered with the FAST method are saved for each project. If necessary, you can repeat steps 1 - 3 to call up the formulas, edit numbers or formulas, and write the song again. Ticks ROOT E -Chord root Chord type · When you edit a song, the entire rhythm song is written again. · There is no difference in the completed rhythm song due to input method that was used, i. e. a song will be the same, regardless of whether it was created using step input or the FAST method. A song written with the FAST method can therefore be edited using step input. 0 001- 1 Measure/beat HINT · At a point where rhythm pattern information is input, chord information is also input. 6. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key while the rhythm section is stopped. · In the default condition, the root is as programmed for that rhythm pattern, and the chord type is set to "--" (no conversion). 4. Turn the dial to specify the note name (C - B) that will be the root of the chord. Inputting root/chord data This section explains how to add chord data to the rhythm song that you created by inputting rhythm pattern data. Chord data consists of a "ROOT" that specifies the root (C, C#, D . . . B) of the chord, and "CHORD" that specifies the type of chord (major or minor, etc. ). The bass phrase of the rhythm pattern will be transposed according to the root that you input. Also, the bass phrase will be converted according to the type of chord you specify. The following screen shows an example of when the chord root has been changed to A. ROOT A -5. 6. To specify the chord type, press the cursor down key once to bring up the indication "CHORD". Turn the dial to select the chord type. 1. In rhythm song mode, make sure that the [RHYTHM] key is lit. You can choose from the following chord types. If the key is not lit, press it repeatedly until it lights up. [. . . ] An indispensable effect for guitar and bass unison riffs Even single notes sound like power chords. The great sound of the British "900 series" of stack amps High-gain amp sound ideal for single coil half-tone settings Drive sound of a modern class-A amp Heavy metal sound with a solid bottom "800 series" crunch sound ensemble Warm lead sound Good metal sound with subtle overtones produced by effect 70's hard rock sound Simple overdrive sound with a wet feel Lead sound with a sweet tone Strong all-around sound for backing or melody Crisp sound for a wide range of uses Tastefully seasoned sound, ideal for melodies Vintage blues sound Bluesy sound suitable for finger picking Basic sound suitable for strummed backing Natural compression sound Clean sound suitable for jazz Funky cutting sound Clean sound of American-made vintage tube amp Rockabilly sound with short delay Clean sound suitable for direct-line recording Cutting sound suitable for ballads L. A. studio-style big chorus sound Tremolo sound suitable for rhythm & blues Clean flanging sound Wet new hard rock sound Clean sound suitable for arpeggios, with octave pitch Zoom's original "cry effect" style sound Lead sound with auto-wah Ring modulator also usable as a sound effect for recording Tight sound for playing with a pick Rock sound with retro distortion Bass sound with hard distortion Allround sound for finger picking Crisp slap sound Nice-feeling sound with attack controlled by picking dynamics Tight sound with an edge Sound suitable for melody, with chorus Sound with an upper octave mixed in, useful in an ensemble Funky bass with auto-wah Sound suitable for finger-style playing Chorus sound for electro-acoustic. Simulation of 12 string sound Flanging sound tuned for acoustic guitar Simulation of unadorned acoustic guitar sound Acoustic simulation with beautiful chorus effect Shimmering detuned sound with no modulation Simulates a tight picked bass Chorus bass simulation, effective with melody lines Simulation of an auto-wah bass 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 99 ZOOM MRS-1266 173 Appendix MIC ALGORITHM No. PATCH NAME Vo-Stnd Vo-Rock Vo-Balld Vo-Echo Vo-PreC1 Vo-PreC2 Vo-PreD1 Vo-PreD2 Vo-Robot AG-Live AG-Brght AG-Solo AG-Edge AG-Strum ForWind ForBrass ForPiano AG-Mix 1 AG-Mix 2 SweeperX FXgroove Lo&Hi Lo-Boost FanFan Alien TapeComp Duet?? [. . . ]