Zoom MRS-1266 Editing a rhythm pattern, EDIT, EDIT, Major, OrgRoot, Quantize, OrgChord, Quantize, Dr Level, Adjusting the volume balance of drum and bass

Reference [Rhythm]

3. Press the [EDIT] key.

The rhythm pattern edit menu appears on the display.

EDIT

Quantize

4. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the

indication “EDIT OrgRoot” on the display, and

press the [ENTER] key.

This screen allows you to specify the root for that rhythm

pattern.

OrgRoot

C

5. Turn the dial to select the root for the chord.

The available range is C - B (default setting: C). When setting chord information for a rhythm song, the root specified here will become the default.

6. When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key.

The rhythm pattern edit menu appears again.

7. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “EDIT OrgChord” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

This screen allows you to specify the chord type for that rhythm pattern.

OrgChordMajor

8. Turn the dial to select the chord.

For example, if you have entered a bass phrase with an Em chord in the rhythm pattern, set the root to “E” and the chord type to “Minor”.

9. When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key.

The rhythm pattern edit menu appears again.

10. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times.

ZOOM MRS-1266

Editing a rhythm pattern

This section explains how to edit an existing rhythm pattern.

Adjusting the volume balance of drum and bass

The volume of the drum kit and bass program can be adjusted with the [DRUM] and [BASS] faders in the mixer section. If necessary, the volume levels of the drum kit and bass program can also be individually programmed for each rhythm pattern.

1. From the main screen, press the [PATTERN] key so

that the key lights up.

The rhythm section goes into rhythm pattern mode, and the

[RHYTHM] key flashes.

2. Turn the dial to select the pattern for which to

specify level information, and press the [RHYTHM]

key.

The [RHYTHM] key is now constantly lit, and the unit is in the condition for creating and editing rhythm patterns.

3. Press the [EDIT] key.

The rhythm pattern edit menu appears on the display.

EDIT

Quantize

4. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the

indication “EDIT Dr Level” on the display, and

press the [ENTER] key.

This screen allows you to specify the drum track volume.

Dr Level 15

The display shows the current volume setting (0 - 15).

5. Turn the dial to select the desired setting, and then

press the [EXIT] key.

The setting is accepted, and the rhythm pattern edit menu

appears again.

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