Zoom HD16, HD8 Playing rhythm patterns

Reference [Rhythm]

ZOOM HD8/HD16

Multiple rhythm patterns arranged in a desired order of

playback are collectively called a “rhythm song”. Besides the

rhythm pattern data, a rhythm song comprises information

about various aspects such as chord, tempo, and time signature

to create the accompaniment for an entire song. Up to 10

rhythm songs can be programmed in one project.

The rhythm section can operate in one of two modes: “rhythm

pattern mode”, in which you can create and play rhythm

patterns, and “rhythm song mode”, in which you can create

and play a rhythm song. One of these two modes will always

be selected.

The rhythm pattern mode is selected by holding down the

[SHIFT] key and pressing pad 7 (PATTERN). The rhythm

song mode is selected by holding down the [SHIFT] key and

pressing pad 8 (SONG). The pad for selected mode lights up.

This section explains basic functions, such as how to play

rhythm patterns, how to change the tempo, and how to change

the drum kit or bass program.

This section explains how to select and play one of the 511

rhythm patterns.

1. From the main screen, hold down the [SHIFT]

key and press pad 7 (PATTERN).

The rhythm pattern selection screen appears.

2. Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern that

you want to play.

In the default condition of a project, patterns are programmed

in rhythm pattern numbers 0 – 472 and 509 – 510.

3. Press the PLAY [R] key.

The selected rhythm pattern will begin playing repeatedly. If

there are recorded audio tracks, these will also start to play. To

listen to the rhythm pattern only, turn the faders for the audio

tracks down.

4. To adjust the volume of the drum/bass track,

operate the [RHYTHM] fader.

The [RHYTHM] fader controls either the drum track or the

bass track. The selection is made by pressing the [RHYTHM]

status key. When the [RHYTHM] status key is lit in green, the

fader controls the drum track.

When the [RHYTHM] status key is lit in red, the fader controls

the bass track. Select the desired setting, and then operate the

fader.

5. To mute the drum track and bass track,

repeatedly press the [RHYTHM] status key.

When the [RHYTHM] status key is out, both the drum track

and the bass track are muted. To cancel the muting, press the

key again so that it is lit.

Rhythm song

Rhythm pattern mode and

rhythm song mode

Am Dm7 G7 C

123456

PATTERN A

Measure number

Chords

PATTERN E PATTERN B

PATTERN A

PATTERN B

PATTERN C

PATTERN D

PATTERN E

Rhythm

song

Drum sequence

Bass sequence

Drum sequence

Bass sequence

Drum sequence

Bass sequence

Lit Lit

Rhythm song modeRhythm pattern mode

Playing rhythm patterns

Selecting a rhythm pattern

Pad bank

(shown when drum kit is selected → p. 90)

or bass range

(shown when bass program is selected → p. 91)

Current position

(measure/beat/tick indication)

Pattern number Pattern name

PTN 0 08Beat01

1 001-01-00