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Safety Precautions

In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings

and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be

prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows:

This symbol indicates explanations about

extremely dangerous matters. If users

ignore this symbol and handle the device

the wrong way, serious injury or death

could result.

This symbol indicates explanations about

dangerous matters. If users ignore this

symbol and handle the device the wrong

way, bodily injury and damage to the

equipment could result.

Please observe the following safety tips and precautions

to ensure hazard-free use of the RT-323.

About power

Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high,

we recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever

possible. When powering the unit from a battery, use

only an alkaline type.

AC adapter operation

• Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies

9 V DC, 300 mA and is equipped with a "center

minus" plug (Zoom AD-0006).

The use of an adapter other than the specified

type may damage the unit and pose a safety

hazard.

• Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that

supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter.

• When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC

outlet, always grasp the adapter itself and do not

pull at the cable.

• If the unit is not to be used for a long time,

disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet.

Battery operation

• Use six IEC R6 (size AA) batteries (alkaline or

manganese).

• The RT-323 cannot be used for recharging.

Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery

to make sure you choose the correct type.

• If the RT-323 is not to be used for an extended

period of time, remove the battery from the unit.

• If batteries leakage has occurred, wipe the battery

compartment and the battery terminals carefully

to remove all remnants of battery fluid.

• While using the unit, the battery compartment

cover should be closed.

Environment

Avoid using your RT-323 in environments where it

will be exposed to:

• Extreme temperature

• High humidity or moisture

• Excessive dust or sand

• Excessive vibration or shock

Handling

• Since the RT-323 is a precision electronic device,

avoid applying excessive force to the controls.

Do not operate the keys or controls with your

foot.

• Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins

etc.) or liquids can enter the unit.

• Be sure to turn the power to all equipment off

before making connections.

• Before moving the unit, turn the power off, and

disconnect all cables and the AC adapter.

Alterations

Never open the case of the RT-323 or attempt to

modify the product in any way since this can result

in damage to the unit.

In Case of Trouble

If there seems to be a defect or a problem with the

unit, immediately disconnect the AC adapter or

remove the batteries to shut off the power. Then

disconnect any other cables connected to the unit.

Usage Precautions

• Electrical interference

For safety considerations, the RT-323 has been

designed to provide maximum protection against the

emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the

device, and protection from external interference.

However, equipment that is very susceptible to

interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic

waves should not be placed near the RT-323, as the

possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely.

With any type of digital control device, the RT-323

included, electromagnetic interference can cause

malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. Care

should be taken to minimize the risk of damage.

• Cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the RT-323. If necessary,

slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive

cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or

cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or

damage the surface.

Please keep this manual at hand for future

reference.

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Names of Parts

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Top Panel •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4

Rear Panel

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4

Side Panel

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5

Getting Connected •••••••••••••••••••••••• 6

Using the Unit on Batteries ••••••••••••••••• 7

Preparations for Playback

•••••••••••••••••• 7

Quick Guide 1 Listening to the Demo ••••••• 8

To Start the Demo Song ••••••••••••••••••• 8

To Stop the Demo Song

••••••••••••••••••• 8

To Leave the Demo Mode

••••••••••••••••• 8

Drum Kits and Bass Programs

••••••••••••••• 9

Quick Guide 2 Playing the Pads •••••••••••• 10

Playing a Drum Kit ••••••••••••••••••••••• 10

Playing a Bass Program

•••••••••••••••••• 11

Changing the Drum Kit/Bass Program

••••••• 11

Quick Guide 3 Listening to Patterns •••••••• 12

Playing a Pattern •••••••••••••••••••••••• 12

Changing the Pattern

•••••••••••••••••••• 12

Changing the Tempo

••••••••••••••••••••• 13

Stopping the Pattern

••••••••••••••••••••• 13

Patterns and Tracks

••••••••••••••••••••• 13

Quick Guide 4 Creating a Pattern ••••••••••

Selecting the Record Pattern/Track ••••••••• 14

To Start Recording

•••••••••••••••••••••• 15

To Stop Recording

•••••••••••••••••••••• 15

Quick Guide 5 Using Groove Play •••••••••• 16

To Use Groove Play •••••••••••••••••••••• 16

To Play a Pattern with a Pad

••••••••••••••• 16

To Keep Playing the Pattern After

Releasing the Pad

•••••••••••••••••••••• 17

To Terminate Groove Play

•••••••••••••••• 17

Hands-on Lessons ••••••••••••••••••••••• 18

What Is a Song? •••••••••••••••••••••••• 18

Lesson 1 Creating a Song [Step Input]

••••••• 18

● Select an empty song •••••••••••••••• 18

● Enter pattern information

••••••••••••••• 19

● Transposing the bass track

••••••••••••• 21

● Entering a fill-in pattern

•••••••••••••••• 23

Lesson 2 Editing a Song •••••••••••••••••• 24

● Copying part of a song •••••••••••••••• 24

● Changing the bass track

•••••••••••••• 26

Lesson 3 Creating a Song [Real-time Input] ••• 28

Application Guide [Pads/JAM Slider] ••••••• 30

Playing the Pads •••••••••••••••••••••••• 30

Adjusting pad pitch/volume/panning/sound in

real time (jam function)

•••••••••••••••••• 31

Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity

••••••••••••••• 32

Application Guide

[Drum Kits/Bass Programs]

••••••••••••••• 33

Drum Kit Operation •••••••••••••••••••••• 33

Bass Program Operation

•••••••••••••••••• 37

Application Guide [Patterns] ••••••••••••••• 40

Playing a Pattern •••••••••••••••••••••••• 40

Using the Groove Play Function

••••••••••••• 42

Real-Time Pattern Input

••••••••••••••••••• 43

Pattern Step Input

••••••••••••••••••••••• 46

Deleting a User Pattern

••••••••••••••••••• 49

Deleting a Track

•••••••••••••••••••••••• 49

Copying a Pattern

••••••••••••••••••••••• 49

Changing Pattern Settings

••••••••••••••••• 50

Application Guide [Song] ••••••••••••••••• 55

Song Playback ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 55

Real-time Song Input

••••••••••••••••••••• 56

Song Step Input

•••••••••••••••••••••••• 60

Copying Specific Measures

•••••••••••••••• 68

Deleting a Song

••••••••••••••••••••••••• 68

Copying a Song

••••••••••••••••••••••••• 69

Song Track Operation

•••••••••••••••••••• 69

Editing Song Settings

•••••••••••••••••••• 72

Application Guide [SmartMedia] •••••••••••

Formatting a SmartMedia Card ••••••••••••• 74

Saving Data on the SmartMedia Card

•••••••• 75

Loading Data from the SmartMedia Card

•••••• 76

Partial Import of Data from

a SmartMedia Card

•••••••••••••••••••• 76

Deleting Data From the SmartMedia Card

••••• 78

Import/Export of PS-02 SmartMedia Data

••••• 79

Application Guide [Remote Control] •••••••• 82

Controlling the RT-323 With

a Foot Pedal (FP01/FP02)

••••••••••••••• 82

Controlling the RT-323 With

a Foot Switch (FS01)

••••••••••••••••••• 83

Application Guide [MIDI] ••••••••••••••••••

Available MIDI Functions ••••••••••••••••• 85

Changing the MIDI Setting

••••••••••••••••• 85

Saving RT-323 Internal Data on

MIDI Equipment

•••••••••••••••••••••• 90

MIDI Track Operation

•••••••••••••••••••• 91

Application Guide [Other Functions] •••••••• 93

Metronome Operation •••••••••••••••••••• 93

Other Special Functions

•••••••••••••••••• 94

Troubleshooting •••••••••••••••••••••••••

Reference

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 96

RT-323 Specifications •••••••••••••••••••• 96

Index ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 114

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