Zoom MRS-1266 EVå, EOS, åPTN, P001X, P002X, INSERT, INSERT, Step input, want to input, indication “INSERT?”, 2. Press the REC [O] key

Reference [Rhythm]

●FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator)

This method uses simple formulas to specify rhythm pattern playback from start to end. The result is written to the rhythm song in a single operation. This method is suitable for mechanical input using a score and for frequently repeated rhythm patterns. Input midway through a song is not possible with this method.

Steps for the two methods are described below.

Step input

With this method, you specify the pattern number and number of measures to enter patterns one by one.

1. Press the [RHYTHM] key in rhythm song mode.

The [RHYTHM] key lights up, and the rhythm section is separated from the recorder section. Rhythm pattern input and editing is now possible.

2. Press the REC [O] key.

The key lights up and rhythm pattern number as well as chord information and other data can be input. The display changes as follows.

Parameter	Description
EV	Event information at current point
PTN	Rhythm pattern
TimSig	Beat
ROOT	Root of chord
CHORD	Chord type
Tempo	Tempo
DrVOL	Drum kit volume
BsVOL	Bass program volume
DrKIT	Drum kit number
BsPRG	Bass program number

HINT

When an item other than “EV→” is selected and no information is input for the current position, the arrow “ ” is shown before the item name (for example: “ PTN”). This indicates that information input at a preceding point is still valid.

When “PTN” is selected, the name and number of the pattern input at the current point are displayed. Because an empty rhythm song does not yet contain any information, the

“ ” symbol is shown before “PTN”. The second line of the display indicates “EOS” (End Of Song) to show the end of the rhythm song.

4. Press the [INSERT/COPY] key to bring up the

EVå

EOS

3. Use the cursor up/down keys to bring up the

indication “ PTN” on the first line of the display.

åPTN
EOS	0

001- 1

During step input, the cursor up/down keys are used to select an item, and the cursor left/right keys to move the current position. The following items can be selected with the cursor up/down keys.

indication “INSERT?”

When “INSERT?” is displayed, new rhythm pattern data can be input at the current location.

INSERT?

P001X 45. Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern that youwant to input.

The number and length (in measures) of the currently

selected rhythm pattern will be displayed.

INSERT?

P002X 2

Rhythm pattern	Rhythm pattern
number	length (measures)

6. If necessary, use the cursor up/down keys tochange the length of the rhythm pattern.

If you make the rhythm pattern longer, the same rhythm

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