Zoom MRS-4 manual Reference Recorder, Using V-takes, Combining multiple tracks Bounce function

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This section describes various advanced functions and operations of the recorder section of the MRS-4.

Using V-takes	4. Use the up/down [PARAMETER/
	VALUE] keys to select the V-take
	number.

Combining multiple tracks (Bounce function)

"Bounce" is a function that mixes the recorded content of several tracks and records them on one or two tracks. This is sometimes also called "ping-pong recording". Even when all 4 tracks are recorded, the MRS-4 allows you to play them back simultaneously

Specifying the bounce target V-take

1.While the main screen is shown, press the [SONG/UTILITY/TUNER]

key, and then use the left/right [PARAMETER/VALUE] keys to bring the indication "BOUNCE" onto the display.

Reference [Recorder]

Each track 1 – 4 of the recorder contains eight virtual tracks called "V-takes". For each track, you can select one take, which will be used for recording and playback. For example, you can switch V-takes and record important passages such as vocal or guitar solos several times on the same track. Later you can compare them and select the best V- take.

To switch the V-take for a track, proceed as follows.

1.While the main screen is shown, press the [TRACK PARAMETER]

key.

The track parameter menu appears.

2.Use the status keys 1 – 4 to select the track you wish to switch.

3.Use the left/right [PARAMETER/ VALUE] keys to bring the V-take

indicator onto the display.

The track number and V-take number are shown at the top right of the display.

Track number V-take number

E T1-1

Indicator

Indicates an empty V-take.

T1-2

5.Repeat steps 2 – 4 as required to switch V-takes for other tracks.

6.Press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the main screen.

	Track
Lit:		V-take
		1
Recorded V-take		2
Flashing:		3
		4
Currently selected		5
V-take
		6
		7
Out:		8
Unrecorded V-take

and bounce them onto currently unused V- takes.

For example, after bouncing 4 tracks onto 1 or 2 V-takes, switching the V-takes of the tracks allows you to listen to the bounce target tracks while overdubbing another instrument on the remaining tracks. Instead of using an external master recorder, it is also possible to perform mixdown onto two internal V-takes.

This section describes how to bounce the V- takes 1 of tracks 1 – 4 onto V-takes 8 of tracks 1 and 2.

1
2
3
V-take 4
5
6
7
8
Track	1	2	3	4
				Bounce

BOUNCE

2.Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display changes as follows.

REC CR

At this screen, you can select the V-take of the bounce target track you plan to record to.

3.Use the up/down [PARAMETER/ VALUE] keys to select the V-take

as follows.

●CR (Current)

Record on currently selected V-take.

●1 – 8 (V-take 1 – 8)

Record on the specified V-take.

In this example, let's select V-take 8.

REC 8

4.Press the [EXIT/NO] key several times to return to the main screen.

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