Zoom MRS-802 0+, 0+(1, 0+(1+, 0+(1+2, 0+(1+2), 0+(1+2)x, 0+(1+2)x, 0+1x2+2, (1+2)x2+3, 0+(1+2)x8, ZOOM MRS-802, • Link phrases, • Repeat phrases, • Line up phrases

Reference [Phrase Looping]

HINT

The FAST input method can also be used to program the rhythm pattern sequence in a rhythm song (→ p. 83).

The basic rules for programming a phrase loop are as follows.

• Select the phrase

Use status keys 1 - 9 and the [DRUM] status key to enter a phrase number from 0 - 99. The display shows the phrase number.

• Line up phrases

Use the “+” symbol to line up phrases. For example, entering 0+1+2 will result in the following play sequence.

Phrase 0 Phrase 1 Phrase 2

• Repeat phrases

Use the “x” symbol to specify phrase repetitions. “x” takes precedence over “+”. For example, entering 0+1x2+2 will result in the following play sequence.

Phrase 0 Phrase 1 Phrase 1 Phrase 2

• Link phrases

Use the “(“ and “)” symbols to link a group of phrases for repetition, and use the “x” symbol to specify the repetition count. For example, entering (1+2)x2+3 will result in the following play sequence.

Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Phrase 3

An example for creating the phrase loop “ 0+(1+2)x8 ” is

shown below.

0

0+

0+(

Press

3 times

0+(1 0+(1+0+(1+2 0+(1+2)

Press 4 times

0+(1+2)x

Press 2 times

0+(1+2)x

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HINT

•When you enter a numeral, the cursor (flashing segment) automatically moves one step to the right.

•After entering “x” and “+” etc., you must use the cursor right key to move the cursor (flashing segment) one step to the right. Then enter the numeral.

•If the formula for the phrase loop does not fit on two lines, the indication scrolls in steps of one character. If you use the cursor left/right keys to move the input position, the line scrolls left and right accordingly.

After entering a formula, it can be edited as follows.

• Inserting numbers or symbols

Use the cursor left/right keys to move the cursor (flashing segment) to the desired position and enter the new numeral or symbol.

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