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Reference [Project]

This section explains operations that affect an entire project.

About projects

On the MRS-1044, the data needed to reproduce a song you create is managed in units called "projects." A project contains the following data.

•The data recorded on V-takes 1 – 10 of tracks 1 – 10

•The current mixer settings

•The settings saved in scene numbers 0 – 99

•The numbers of the patches currently selected for the insert effect / send return effects

•Insert effect and send/return effect patches (260 patches)

•The recorded contents of the rhythm patterns (255 patterns)

•The recorded contents of the rhythm song

•The number of the drum kit and bass program currently selected by the drum and bass tracks

•MIDI-related settings

The internal hard disk can store a maximum of 1,000 projects, as long as space is available. A project can be loaded at any time.

NOTE

On the MRS-1044, recording/playback operations can be performed only for the currently loaded project. It is not possible to operate multiple projects simultaneously.

Project operations

This section explains operations such as loading or saving a project. The procedure is the same for most project operations. The basic procedure is as follows.

Basic procedure

1.In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT."

2.Press the [ENTER] key.

The "project menu" will appear, allowing you to select the

desired project operation.

Project menu item

3.Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to select one of the following operations, and press the [ENTER] key.

•PROJECT SELECT: Load a previously saved project from the internal hard disk.

•PROJECT NEW: Create a new project.

•PROJECT SIZE: View the size of the currently loaded project.

•PROJECT COPY: Duplicate a specified project on the hard disk.

•PROJECT ERASE: Erase a specified project from the hard disk.

•PROJECT NAME: Edit the name of the currently loaded project.

•PROJECT PROTECT: Write-protect the currently loaded project.

•PROJECT STORE: Store the currently loaded project.

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Page USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions Contents Contents Reference [Rhythm] Reference [Effects] Reference [Project] Reference [MIDI] Introduction Overview Introducing the MRS-1044 ■Insert effect ■Send/return effect Mixer section Parts of the MRS-1044and what they do Front panel (6) (1)[EFFECT] key (2)[BYPASS/TUNER] key (3)[INPUT SOURCE] key (4)ALGORITHM keys (4)[DRUM/BASS] key (5)[BANK] key (10) (6)[INSERT/DELETE] key (7)[ERASE] key TRACK PARAMETER section Control section (8) (9) (1)[AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key Rear panel Side panel Connections Listening to the demo songs Turn on the power songs demo the to Listening Caution 5.To stop the demo song, press the STOP [P]key Turn off the power Turn off the power of your audio system (or turn the volume all the way down) Introductory tour Step 1: Preparations before recording 2In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key 1-2:Play the rhythm section accompaniment the 0 (dB) position 3 Press the [ENTER] key 2Make sure that the [SONG] key is lit, and press the PLAY[R] key 1-3:Save the project 1In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key 3If necessary, operate the DRUM/BASS faders to adjust the volume balance 4To stop the playback, press the STOP [P] key Step 2: Record the first track 2-2:Set the insert effect 1 Press the [EFFECT] key 2Use the ALGORITHM keys to select an algorithm for the insert effect 3Turn the dial to select the desired patch 4Press the [EXIT] key 4Press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning of the song 5To begin recording, hold down the REC [O] key and press the PLAY [R] key 6When you have finished recording the guitar, press the STOP [P] key press the PLAY [R] key level of the guitar Step 3: Overdubbing Step 4: Mixdown 2Raise the MASTER fader to the 0 (dB) position 1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10) to adjust the volume balance Adjust the pan 4In the main screen, press the [PAN] key of the TRACK PARAMETER section 5Press the status key of the channel whose pan you want to adjust 9Press the status key of the channel whose EQ you want to adjust to modify the setting ●If you press the [EQ HIGH] key first ●If you press the [EQ LOW] key first Change the send/return effect patch 3Turn the dial to select a patch 4When you have finished selecting the patch, press the [EXIT] key Adjust the send level SEND] key adjust Select a patch for the insert effect 4Press the [EFFECT] key, and then press the [MASTERING] key 5Turn the dial to select a patch 6Press the PLAY [R] key to play back the song press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning of the song Reference [Recorder] Moving to a desired location in the song (Locate function) Assigning marks within the song (Marker function) Deleting a mark 1.Locate to the mark that you want to delete 2.Press the [CLEAR] key Locating to a mark location ■Using keys to locate Finding a desired location (Scrub/Preview function) Playing back repeatedly (A-BRepeat function) Re-recordingonly a specified region (Punch-in/outfunction) Locate to the point at which you want to punch- out, and press the [AUTO 5.Locate the recorder to a spot earlier than the In point Repeatedly press the status key for the track on which you want to 7.If you want to rehearse the auto punch-in/out,press the PLAY [R] key 9.When you are finished recording, press the STOP [P] key Using V-takes the [EXIT] key 4.When you have finished switching V-takes,press the [EXIT] key 6.When you have finished editing, press the [EXIT] key Editing the name of a V-take 1.In the main screen, press the [V-TAKE]key Combining multiple tracks (Bounce function) Track editing Use the dial and cursor When you have finished specifying the starting location, press the [ENTER] key 5.Press the [ENTER] key •Specifying the location numerically 8.Specify the ending location of the copy-sourcein the same way as in step 13.To execute the Copy, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel, press the [EXIT] key Copying the data of an entire track 2.Press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key 6.To execute the copy, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel, press the [EXIT] key Moving a specified region of data to another location Use the dial and the cursor 8.Specify the ending location of the move-sourcein the same way as in step 10.Specify the move-destinationtrack and V-takein the same way as in step read "TR EDIT ERASE," and press the [ENTER] key Erasing a specified region 3.Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display Erasing the data of an entire track Exchanging the data of entire tracks Capturing the recorded contents of a track 3.Press the [ENTER] key 4.To execute the Capture operation, press the [ENTER] key once again 5.Press the [EXIT] key 4.To execute the Swap operation, press the [ENTER] key once again Reference Reference [Mixer] About the mixer Basic operation of the input mixer ● When a recording track has not been selected 2.Press the INPUT 1 (or INPUT 2) [ON/OFF] key 3.Turn the dial to edit the value Adjusting the depth of the send/ return effects 4.When you have finished making settings, press the [EXIT] key Basic operation of the track mixer Adjusting the effect depth ■If you pressed the [EQ HIGH] key first ■If you pressed the [EQ LOW] key first 4.When you have finished adjusting settings, press the [EXIT] key 7.When you have finished adjusting settings, press the [EXIT] key Saving/recalling mixer settings (Scene function) Recalling a saved scene CALL 3.To delete the selected scene, press the [ENTER] key 2.Turn the dial to select the scene number (0 – 99) that you want to recall 3.To recall the selected scene, press the [ENTER] key 6.Locate the point at which you want the mix to change, and assign a mark Use the MARKER 9.Turn the dial to select the number of the scene you saved in step 10.Press the [EXIT] key Switching the level meter display type Reference [Rhythm] About the rhythm section Playing rhythm patterns 5.To stop playback, press the STOP [P] key 2.Turn the dial to adjust the tempo 4.To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key Changing the drum kit / bass program Changing the tempo of the rhythm pattern Creating a rhythm song 3.Use the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to make the display read "Ptn 4.Press the [INSERT/DELETE] key to make the display read "INSERT 7.To finalize the selected rhythm pattern, press the [ENTER] key Repeatedly press the cursor 5.Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern that you want to input section and press the [EXIT] key Inputting chord data ■ To erase rhythm pattern data ■To delete a specific measure 10.When you have completed the entire rhythm song, press the STOP [P] key 6.Turn the dial to select the chord type (1) Moving in steps of a measure (2) Specify the location in 4th note units (3) Specify the location in 16th note units (1) Inputting tempo data 2.Press the [TEMPO] key 8.Press the STOP [P] key 4.Press the STOP [P] key to stop the rhythm song, and press the [RHYTHM] key 5.Press the REC [O] key 4.Move to the location at which you want to input a new event ●To edit the value of an event ●To delete an event 8.When you have finished, press the STOP [P] key Playing a rhythm song Editing a rhythm song 6.To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times Erasing the rhythm song 7.Press the STOP [P] key Transposing the entire rhythm song 2.Press the [EDIT] key Creating an original rhythm pattern 2.As necessary, press the [BANK] key and turn the dial to switch the pad bank Recording your pad performance in a rhythm pattern ■Setting the minimum note value unit (quantization) 1.Make sure that the [PATTERN] key is lit, and press the [RHYTHM] key ■Setting the length and time signature of the rhythm pattern 2.Press the REC [O] key, and then press the PLAY [R] key 2.Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to select the "EDIT BARLEN" or "EDIT TIMESIG" screen, and press the [ENTER] key 3.While listening to the metronome, tap pads 1 – Specifying the chord of a rhythm pattern 1.In the main screen, press the [PATTERN] key, and then press the [RHYTHM] key Editing a rhythm pattern Copying a rhythm pattern Turn the dial to select the 4.Press the [ENTER] key to execute the copy, or press the [EXIT] key to cancel Editing the name of a rhythm pattern 4.When you have finished editing the name, press the [EXIT] key Importing rhythm patterns and the rhythm song from another project Editing various settings of the rhythm section 5.When you have finished creating settings, press the [EXIT] key several times Changing the length of the pre-count(COUNT) Checking the remaining amount of memory (MEMORY) Changing the metronome volume (CLICK) Adjusting the sensitivity of the pads (PAD SENS) Reference [Effects] About the effects Using the insert effect Changing the insert location of the insert effect 1.In the main screen, press the effect section [INPUT SOURCE] key 2.Turn the dial to select the insert location Applying the insert effect only to the monitor signal 1.Send the insert effect into the input mixer 5.Turn the dial to change the setting to "DRY When you have finished adjusting settings, press the [EXIT] key several times 3.Turn the dial to select the desired patch Selecting the patch for the insert effect ■When inserted into the track mixer ■When inserted immediately before the MASTER fader Editing the insert effect patch 4. From the MODULE keys, press the key for the effect module that you want to edit 1.Press the [EFFECT] key to make the key light 10.When you have finished editing, press the [EXIT] key 7.Turn the dial to change the setting 8.Repeat steps 4 – 7 to make the desired edits for other modules Storing an insert effect patch 1.Press the [EFFECT] key, and then press the [EDIT] key Using the send/return effects 3.To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key Editing a send/return effect patch 4.If you want to change the effect type, turn the dial 2.If necessary, turn the dial to select the patch that you want to edit 6.Turn the dial to change the setting Storing a send/return effect patch 2.Use the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to make the display read "STORE Editing the name of a send/return effect patch Importing patches from another project Reference [Project] About projects Project operations 4. Execute the operation (or change the setting) that you selected 5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times Loading a project (PROJECT SELECT) Checking the project size / available hard disk capacity (PROJECT SIZE) Duplicating a project (PROJECT COPY) When the above screen is displayed, turn the dial to select the 3.To execute the copy, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel, press the [EXIT] key Erasing a project (PROJECT ERASE) Editing the project name (PROJECT NAME) Storing a project (PROJECT STORE) Reference [MIDI] About MIDI Making MIDI-relatedsettings Specifying transmission of Start/ Stop/Continue messages (COMMAND) Reference [Other] Changing the function of the foot switch Using the tuner Preventing digital copying of your master tape 4.Turn the dial to switch the setting "ON 5.When you have finished making settings, press the [EXIT] key several times Appendices Specifications of the MRS-1044 Troubleshooting Problems with the rhythm section ■Can't hear the rhythm pattern play back ■Can't hear the rhythm song play back ■Can't synchronize with an external MIDI device ■No sound when you tap the pads Effect type/parameter list Page ■MIC ALGORITHM Page ■LINE ALGORITHM ■MASTERING ALGORITHM Page Send Return effect Effect patch list Page ■CHORUS /DELAY ■REVERB Pattern list ■Rock set ■HipHop/Techno set ■Jazz/Latin set Drum kit / bass program list Pad-Instrument/Note#correspondence table Page MIDI implementation MIDI implementation chart Index