Zoom MRT-3 Changing the User Pattern Beat, Use the Value +/- keys to set the new bar length

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Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)

3.Use the [VALUE +/-] keys to set the new bar length.

The bar length (number of measures) can be set in the range from 1 – 99.

4.Press the [FUNCTION] key.

The pattern length is changed. When a recorded pattern was made shorter, the excess measures at the end of the pattern will be cut off. When a recorded pattern was made longer, blank measures will be added at the end of the pattern.

Changing the User Pattern Beat

The beat (time signature) of an empty user pattern can be changed as follows.

1.Select the user pattern whose beat you want to change.

2.Press the [FUNCTION] key and then pad 1 (TIME SIG).

The beat of the user pattern selected in step 1 is shown.

3.Use the [VALUE +/-] keys to set the new beat.

The available settings for the beat are as follows: 2 (2/4), 3 (3/4), 4 (4/4), 5 (5/4), 6 (6/4), 7(7/4).

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Contents 8888 Battery operation Safety Precautions/ Usage PrecautionsSafety Precautions AC adapter operationUsage Precautions HandlingContents Introduction MRT-3Top Panel Names of PartsRear Panel Getting Connected Connection ExampleTurn the unit over and open the battery compartment cover Using BatteriesTurn power to the MRT-3 on PreparationsTerms Used in This Manual PatternPad/Pad Bank Preset kits Kit Kit03Kit User kitsPress the Function key Listening to the Demo SongPress the Song key Press the Pattern key To switch the kit played by the pads, press the KIT keyPlaying the Pads Manual Play Hit any padUse the Value +/- keys to select a kit number D05 @05 Using Patterns Pattern ModeA01 Playing a Pattern114 01-3112 Changing the Tempo of Pattern PlaybackReal-Time Pattern Recording @01EPress the Function key and then pad 3 Quantize Press the Function key again While holding down the REC key, press the Play keyAdjust the tempo if necessary Tap the pads in accordance with the metronome soundPattern Step Recording Press the REC key To enter a rest, press the REC keyChanging User Pattern Resolution After Recording Changing the User Pattern LengthUse the Value +/- keys to set the new bar length Changing the User Pattern BeatUse the Value +/- keys to set the new beat @05 A05Copy Copying a PatternErasing a Single User Pattern @01DEL Pattern mode, select the user pattern to be erased U01 U99Deleting All User Patterns @05EALL DEL Pattern mode, with playback stopped, press the Function keyPress the KIT key Creating Your Own Kit Kit ModeEditing a User Kit Press pad 1 or 3 7 to select the item to changeItems for individual pads instrument sound 1212Items common to entire kit Pad 3 Inst Tune Kit ItemsPad 1 PAD Inst Pad 5 Inst PANPad 4 KIT Level NormPad 7 Inst Level Pad 6 PAD SensCopying a Kit 05P51@ Kit mode, select the kit to be used as copy sourceZoom MRT-3 Settings for entire song Creating Songs Song ModeWhat Is a Song? Settings for individual patternsRecording Song Patterns 02 E@23 Use the Value +/- keys to select an empty song numberEE02 To proceed to the next step, press the REC key0125 When one song is completed, press the Stop key0103 To listen to the song, press the Play keyChanging the Tempo Within a Song 122 Changing the Song VolumeHold down the Tempo key Selecting a Dedicated Song Kit When you have selected the kit, press the Function keyPAT Hold down the Function keyCopying a Song 0100Checking the Amount of Remaining Memory for Songs Song mode, press the Function key, and then the Pattern keyDEL Deleting a SongDeleting All Songs If desired, you can delete all songsOther Functions Controlling the MRT-3 With a Foot SwitchStrt Use FS01 to control start/pause A7A5Use FS01 to set the tempo Use FS01 to control start/stopInt Internal Synchronizing Playback With an External DevicePattern mode, press the Function key and then pad 6 Midi Midi Midi clockWhen rMt is selected as clock source Use the Value +/- keys to select the Midi or rMt settingMidi Playing MRT-3 Sounds From an External Midi Component When the setting is complete, press the Function key againINT Press and hold the KIT keyUse the Value +/- keys to adjust the swing amount Setting the Pattern/Song Playback SwingPlay the external Midi sequencer or keyboard Setting the Precount for Real-Time Recording Returning the MRT-3 to the Factory Default Condition Hold down the REC key while turning power to the MRT-3 onTroubleshooting Specifications Stereo OUTReference Kit ListMidi Note Number Chart PAD #Instrument List Category Inst # NameHI Hats Pattern List KITPOP01 HIP01 INTRO01 Midi Implementation FCHMidi Implementation Chart Drum MachineIndex DisplayChanging the beat of a user Zoom Corporation