Zoom MRT-3 operation manual Setting the Precount for Real-Time Recording

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Setting the Precount for Real-Time Recording

The MRT-3 can perform a countdown before the start of real-time recording. The number of precount measures can be changed, and precount can also be turned off. This setting affects all patterns.

1.In pattern mode, press the [FUNCTION] key and then pad 2 (PRE COUNT).

The current precount setting is shown on the display (default setting: 1).

2.Use the [VALUE +/-] keys to select one of the following settings.

0:No precount

1:Precount of 1 measure

2:Precount of 2 measures

PAd: Recording starts when any pad is hit.

HINT

When "PAd" is selected, holding down the [REC] key while pressing the [PLAY] key in pattern mode brings up the indication "rEAdy" on the display, and the unit goes into recording standby mode.

3.When the setting is complete, press the [FUNCTION] key again.

The unit returns to the previous mode.

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Contents 8888 Safety Precautions/ Usage Precautions Safety PrecautionsBattery operation AC adapter operationUsage Precautions HandlingContents Introduction MRT-3Names of Parts Top PanelRear Panel Getting Connected Connection ExampleUsing Batteries Turn power to the MRT-3 onTurn the unit over and open the battery compartment cover PreparationsTerms Used in This Manual PatternPreset kits Kit Kit03 KitPad/Pad Bank User kitsListening to the Demo Song Press the Function keyPress the Song key To switch the kit played by the pads, press the KIT key Playing the Pads Manual PlayPress the Pattern key Hit any padUse the Value +/- keys to select a kit number Using Patterns Pattern Mode A01D05 @05 Playing a Pattern01-3 112114 Changing the Tempo of Pattern Playback@01E Real-Time Pattern RecordingPress 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 LengthChanging the User Pattern Beat Use the Value +/- keys to set the new bar lengthUse the Value +/- keys to set the new beat A05 Copy@05 Copying a Pattern@01 DELErasing a Single User Pattern Pattern mode, select the user pattern to be erased U01 U99@05E ALL DELDeleting All User Patterns Pattern mode, with playback stopped, press the Function keyCreating Your Own Kit Kit Mode Editing a User KitPress the KIT key Press pad 1 or 3 7 to select the item to change1212 Items for individual pads instrument soundItems common to entire kit Kit Items Pad 1 PAD InstPad 3 Inst Tune Pad 5 Inst PANNorm Pad 7 Inst LevelPad 4 KIT Level Pad 6 PAD Sens05P 51@Copying a Kit Kit mode, select the kit to be used as copy sourceZoom MRT-3 Creating Songs Song Mode What Is a Song?Settings for entire song Settings for individual patterns02 E @23Recording Song Patterns Use the Value +/- keys to select an empty song numberEE02 To proceed to the next step, press the REC keyWhen one song is completed, press the Stop key 01030125 To listen to the song, press the Play keyChanging the Tempo Within a Song Changing the Song Volume 122Hold down the Tempo key When you have selected the kit, press the Function key PATSelecting a Dedicated Song Kit Hold down the Function key0100 Checking the Amount of Remaining Memory for SongsCopying a Song Song mode, press the Function key, and then the Pattern keyDEL Deleting a SongDeleting All Songs If desired, you can delete all songsControlling the MRT-3 With a Foot Switch Other FunctionsStrt A7A5 Use FS01 to set the tempoUse FS01 to control start/pause Use FS01 to control start/stopSynchronizing Playback With an External Device Pattern mode, press the Function key and then pad 6 MidiInt Internal Midi Midi clockUse the Value +/- keys to select the Midi or rMt setting When rMt is selected as clock sourceMidi When the setting is complete, press the Function key again INTPlaying MRT-3 Sounds From an External Midi Component Press and hold the KIT keySetting the Pattern/Song Playback Swing Use the Value +/- keys to adjust the swing amountPlay 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