Zoom RhythmTrak RT-323 Specifications

OPERATION MANUAL

The RT-323 allows you to line up patterns in a desired order to create an entire backing sequence(song). This section contains several lessons that wi

During step input, you can not only select a pattern number but also add various other informationsuch as volume, tempo, bass transpose value, etc. Su

With the previously described steps, we have created an 8-measure chord progression. But therhythm simply repeats the same pattern. To add a bit of fl

Press the [SONG] key to activate the song mode,and use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the songcreated in lesson 1. Press the [● REC] key. The [● REC] key

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to call up " Bas PTN" on thedisplay. The bass track replacement is now possible. To replace the drum B track, use the [

Hit the pad with the first pattern to start real-timeinput. Hitting a pad in this condition starts real-time input, and thefirst pattern starts to pla

To switch the pitch range of the bass program, press the [OCTAVE] key while thebass program is selected. The bass programs of the RT-323 allow you to

Application Guide [Drum Kits/Bass Programs]33Application Guide [Drum Kits/Bass Programs]Drum Kit OperationThe RT-323 comprises 128 drum kits and 55 ba

When wanting to retrieve the bass drum or snare drum sound separately from the [SUBOUT 1] jack, set the OUTPUT MAIN parameter for the respective pad t

When the name is as desired, press the [EXIT] key. The drum kit name is updated, and the unit returns to the condition of step 2. To return topattern

Safety PrecautionsIn this manual, symbols are used to highlight warningsand cautions for you to read so that accidents can beprevented. The meanings o

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "TUNING" on thedisplay. Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the

To stop pattern playback, press the [ ] key. Instead of the [ ] key, you can also press the [ ]key to set the unit to pause mode(the [ ] key flashes)

The pattern is played back in a loop. Pressing the same pad again cancels the loop. To play multiple patterns simultaneously, you can press several pa

During pattern real-time input, you can also input notes via a MIDI keyboard or othercomponent connected to the [MIDI IN] jack. Bass track recording

sixteenth note, to enter a rhythm kick as shown in the score below, operate the pads and [STEP]key as follows. During step input, the [PAD BANK] key c

This clears all playing information from the currently selected user pattern, returning it to the emptycondition. In pattern mode, use the [▲]/[▼] key

If you press the [● REC] key instead of the [EXIT] key in step 4, the notes recorded in thecurrent pattern are aligned to the quantize setting. This l

You can adjust the volume of the drum A, drum B, and bass track in a user pattern. This setting isstored for each user pattern individually. In patter

Application Guide [Song]55Application Guide [Song] This section explains various operation steps related to song playback, creating new songs, andedit

Press the pad to which you want to assign a pattern. You can now assign a pattern to the selected pad. Use the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern numb

Names of Parts5Names of Parts4[EDIT] key[ERASE] key[INSERT/DELETE] key [ENTER] key[EXIT] key[MUTE] key[DRUM A] key (LED)[DRUM B] key (LED)[BASS] key (

Hit the pad with the first pattern. This starts the real-time input mode, and the pattern is played back. Also when you release thepad, the pattern wi

To enter the selected pattern, press the [ENTER] key. To check the entered pattern, you can play the pattern with the [ ]/[ ] keys. To enter the next

With each push of the [STEP] key, the current position is shifted by a sixteenth note (24 ticks). The [STEP] key cannot be used to move back. If you h

The entered transpose information remains valid until the next transpose input. Repeat steps 3 - 5 to enter any desired transpose information at other

If you press the [▲] key while a pattern event is selected, the indication "EV➝" appears onthe display. While this indication is shown, the

To carry out the delete process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process,press the [EXIT] key. When you carry out the delete process, the unit wi

• If the duration of the contents of the song track is longer than the duration of the song,the end point of the song track will become the new end po

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to specify the number of the measure where repeat playbackis to be triggered. Possible settings are OFF (repeat playback disabled

The entire data of the RT-323 can be saved (stored) on a formatted SmartMedia card as a file. Insert a formatted SmartMedia card into the [DATA CARD]

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication"CARD?" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key. Use the [ ]/

Getting Connected7RT-323 rearGetting Connected6For mono playback, connect only the [L/MONO OUT] jack. To selectively use the output signal for certain

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the file to be deleted, and press the [ENTER] key. To carry out the delete process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel th

When you edit pattern data on the RT-323 and then write the data back to the PS-02SmartMedia card, the original data will be overwritten. If you want

Press the [PATTERN] key to return to pattern mode. Operate the FP01/FP02 while hitting the pad. The effect of moving the pedal is the same as when ope

Application Guide [MIDI]85Application Guide [MIDI] This section describes the various MIDI related settings of the RT-323 and gives information onMIDI

Determines whether the RT-323 sends control change information. While the indication "CTRL" isshown on the display, use the [▲]/[▼] keys or

This item allows you to change the default program change numbers allocated to the drum kits. While the indication "MIDI PC DRUM" is shown,

The RT-323 incorporates a MIDI track that can record MIDI messages such as output for exampleby an external MIDI keyboard in real time. You can record

Application Guide [Other Functions]93Application Guide [Other Functions] This section describes how to use the metronome, how to return the RT-323 to

Troubleshooting95Troubleshooting Check the following items first if there seems to be a problem with the RT-323. Power does not come on • Check that

Reference97Reference96ReferenceSampling Frequency: 48 kHz D/A Conversion: 24-bit, 8-times oversamoling Maximum Polyphony: 30 voices Resolution: 96 PPQ

Quick Guide 1 Listening to the Demo9Drum Kits and Bass ProgramsThe backup sound provided by the RT-323 consists of "drum kits" and "bas

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Quick Guide 2 Playing the Pads11Playing a Bass Program Press the [BASS] keySwitch the pad pitch range by pressing the [OCTAVE] key The [BASS] key ligh

Quick Guide 3 Listening to Patterns13Pattern Drum A trackDrum B trackBass track Changing the Tempo While holding down the [TEMPO] key, press one of th

Quick Guide 4 Creating a Pattern15PadPrecountRecording loops for two measures[Pattern recording] PadTo Start Recording While holding down the [ REC]

Quick Guide 5 Using Groove Play17To Keep Playing the Pattern After Releasing the PadHold down the [REPEAT] key and push the pad If you hold down the [