Zoom MRS-802 EOS, EVå, EOS, åPTN, Step input, • Step input, indication “INSERT?”, 2. Press the REC [O] key, Inputting rhythm pattern data

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Inputting rhythm pattern data

This section explains how to input rhythm pattern data into an empty rhythm song in the desired playback order. The following two input methods are available.

• Step input

With this method, you create rhythm patterns one by one by specifying a pattern number and number of measures. Input can be performed at any point in the song. It is also possible to switch to another rhythm pattern while the previous rhythm pattern is still playing. This method is suitable for specifying patterns in detail.

• 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. In rhythm song mode ([SONG/PATTERN] key lit),press the [DRUM] key so that it is lit.

For rhythm pattern input and editing, the [DRUM] key must be lit, indicating that the rhythm section is separated from the recorder section.

2. Press the REC [O] key.

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

EVå

EOS

During rhythm song step input, the first line of the display shows the currently selected item, and the second line the

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setting value of that item. Because an empty rhythm song does not yet contain any information, the second line of the display indicates “EOS” (End Of Song) to show the end of the rhythm song.

3. Use the cursor up/down keys to bring up theindication “ PTN” on the first line of the display.åPTNEOS

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Measure

Beat

Tick

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.

Parameter	Description
EV	Event information at current point
PTN	Rhythm pattern
TimSig	Beat
DrVOL	Drum kit volume
Tempo	Tempo

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.

Normally, when “PTN” is selected, the first line of the display shows the number of the pattern input for the current point, and the second line shows the pattern name. Because an empty rhythm song does not yet contain any information, the first line of the display shows “ PTN” and the second line is blank.

4. Press the [INSERT/COPY] key to bring up theindication “INSERT?”

When “INSERT?” is displayed, new rhythm pattern data can

be input at the current location.

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