Zoom MRT-3 @01E, Real-Time Pattern Recording, Press the Function key and then pad 3 Quantize

Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)

3.When the tempo is as desired, release the [TEMPO] key.

4.To specify the tempo manually, tap the [TEMPO] key twice or more in the desired tempo (tap input function).

Tap twice

If you tap the [TEMPO] key twice or more often while a pattern is playing or stopped, the tapping interval of the last two taps is taken as the quarter note tempo. This allows you to simply set the tempo in sync with a song.

NOTE

The tempo set in pattern mode applies to all patterns. It is not possible to set the tempo for a pattern individually.

Real-Time Pattern Recording

The MRT-3 has 99 user pattern slots which can be filled with your own patterns. Creating and recording a pattern is possible in two ways: by actually playing the pattern on the pads (real-time recording), or by entering each sound individually (step recording).

This section describes the procedure for real-time recording.

1.In pattern mode, select an empty user pattern (U01 – U99). If necessary, select a kit.

When you select an empty user pattern, the indication "E" appears on the right side of the display.

@01E

HINT

•If you change the kit in pattern mode while a user pattern is selected, the last selected kit will be stored for that pattern.

•You can also erase a recorded user pattern to return it to the empty state. See page 24.

2.Press the [FUNCTION] key and then pad 3 (QUANTIZE).

The display shows the current quantize setting. Quantization refers to the degree of detail with which notes are recorded. By setting the quantize value to the shortest note that you

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