Zoom MRS-1266 User Manual

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IntroductionZOOM MRS-126610recording/playback. For example, you can record guitarsolos onto multiple V-takes, and then compare them later toselect the

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-1266100HINTWhen you enter information into an empty rhythm song, the name “Songxxx” (where xxx is the rhythm song number) i

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-1266101The quantize value is the smallest unit for real-time input/step input of a pattern. The default setting is “16” (as

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-12661024.Press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to the rhythm pattern screen. The pad bankselection remains valid even if y

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-1266103NOTE•Press the [BASS] key if you want to record the bass track. 9.To terminate pattern recording and return to the

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-1266104NOTEInstead of tapping the pads, you can also input bass phrases in real time by using a MIDI controller connected t

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-1266105 Step input For step input, you enter each note separately, while theMRS-1266 is in the stop condition. This makes i

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-12661065.To enter a note, hit the pad corresponding to the note, and then press the [STEP] key. The note is recorded, and t

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-1266107◆ Bass track step input Compared to drum track step input, the procedure for basstrack step input is somewhat more

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-1266108 6.To enter a note, hit the pad corresponding to the note, and then press the [STEP] key. The note is recorded, and

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-12661093.Press the [EDIT] key. The rhythm pattern edit menu appears on the display. 4.Use the cursor left/right keys to b

IntroductionZOOM MRS-126611Effect section The MRS-1266 provides two types of effects: insert effectand send/return effect. These effects can be used s

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-12661106.Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “EDIT Bs Level” on the display, and press the [ENTER] ke

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-1266111 HINTWhen you select an empty pattern and record it, the pattern name “Patxxx” (where xxx is the pattern number) is

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-1266112range is 000 - 722. For a list of numbers and correspondingsound names, refer to the appendix at the end of this man

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-12661137.When editing is complete, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to the kit select screen. The created drum kitis

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-1266114Importing rhythm patterns and rhythm songs from another project This section explains how to import rhythm pattern d

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-1266115•MIDI Make MIDI-related settings (→ p. 146). •Import Import rhythm patterns and the rhythm song from a projectsaved

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-1266116Checking the remaining amount of memory The remaining amount of recording memory for rhythmpatterns and the rhythm s

Reference [Effects]ZOOM MRS-1266117About the effects The MRS-1266 has two types of effects, an “insert effect”and two “send/return effects”. The two

Reference [Effects]ZOOM MRS-1266118LINEMASTERINGDUALAlgorithm Effect module arrangement Input/output typeMic & MicG/B & MicGtr & BassGUITA

Reference [Effects]ZOOM MRS-1266119numbers for each type. Changing the insert location of the in-sert effect When the project is in its initial stat

Parts of the MRS-1266ZOOM MRS-126612Input section Display section TRACK PARAMETER section Control section Rhythm section Effect sectionFader section

Reference [Effects]ZOOM MRS-1266120 3.Turn the dial to select the patch. The selected patch becomes active immediately. HINTThe indication “EMPTY” ap

Reference [Effects]ZOOM MRS-1266121●When recording in 6TR REC mode When inserted into the track mixer ●Mono track (track 1 - 8) or bass sound select

Reference [Effects]ZOOM MRS-1266122GUITAR/BASSMICLINEMASTERINGDUALMic & MicG/B & MicGtr & BassAlgorithmKey3BAND COMP/LO-FINORMALIZE EQ ZNR

Reference [Effects]ZOOM MRS-1266123NOTESome effect modules have only one effect type. For such modules, there will be no screen for selecting the effe

Reference [Effects]ZOOM MRS-12661242.Press the [TOTAL] key, and use the cursor up/down keys to bring up the indication “PAT NAME”. The name of the sel

Reference [Effects]ZOOM MRS-1266125 ●WET The input signal that has passed through the insert effect willbe recorded on the track (default setting). ●

Reference [Effects]ZOOM MRS-1266126 2.Turn the dial to select the new patch. As you turn the dial, new patches will be recalledimmediately. If the tra

Reference [Effects]ZOOM MRS-1266127NOTEKeep in mind that if you select another patch without first storing the patch, the edited contents will be lost.

Reference [Effects]ZOOM MRS-1266128Importing patches from another project This section explains how to import (load) all patches for theinternal effec

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM MRS-1266129Writing audio data The MRS-1266 lets you write the contents of the mastertrack of any project to a CD-R/RW di

Parts of the MRS-1266ZOOM MRS-126613[DRUM] key[INSERT/COPY] key[KIT/PROG] key[DELETE/ERASE] key[BASS] key[SONG] key Pads [STEP] [)] keyFaders (1 - 8,

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM MRS-1266130Recording audio data by project You can select one project and write the contents of itsmaster track to a CD-

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM MRS-1266131HINTBy pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can cancel the write process and return to the

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM MRS-1266132 6.Turn the dial to select the project to be used as track 1 of the album. The indication “END OF PROJ” move

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM MRS-126613310.When you have stored all desired projects in the album, press the [ENTER] key twice. The display changes a

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM MRS-1266134(4) Current position in track The location in the current track is shown here in hours (H),minutes (M), secon

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM MRS-1266135Erasing a CD-RW Disc All the information on a CD-RW disc (audio data or backupdata) can be erased, thereby re

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM MRS-1266136Finalizing a CD-R/RW Disc “Finalizing” a CD-R/RW to which audio data were writtenrefers to the procedure of t

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM MRS-1266137Loading data from an audio CD The MRS-1266 can read audio data from an ordinary audioCD inserted in the CD-R/

Reference [Projects]ZOOM MRS-1266138About projects On the MRS-1266, the data needed to reproduce a song youcreate are called “projects”. By loading a

Reference [Projects]ZOOM MRS-12661393.Press the [ENTER] key to execute the operation (or change the setting) that you selected. For details on the pro

Parts of the MRS-1266ZOOM MRS-126614INPUT 1 - 4 jacksINPUT 5 BALANCE connectorINPUT 6 BALANCE connector MIDI OUT connectorExpansion slot [POWER] switc

Reference [Projects]ZOOM MRS-1266140●REMAIN (MB units) This shows the remaining space on the internal hard disk inMB (megabyte) units. ●REMAIN (h/m u

Reference [Projects]ZOOM MRS-12661413.Press the [ENTER] key to copy the project, or press the [EXIT] key to cancel. When erasing is completed, the uni

Reference [Projects]ZOOM MRS-1266142Backup and restore This section explains how you can use the CD-R/RW drivein the MRS-1266 to back up a project to

Reference [Projects]ZOOM MRS-1266143 When the backup is finished, the display shows “SAVECOMPLETE”. If the project size is larger than the capacity of

Reference [Projects]ZOOM MRS-1266144 4.Press the [ENTER] key. The indication “ALL SAVE SURE?” appears on the display. 5.To execute the backup, press

Reference [Projects]ZOOM MRS-1266145●If project was backed up as part of a full backup of all projects Insert the disc where the project is stored. (I

Reference [MIDI]ZOOM MRS-1266146About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standardthat allows messages such as performance data (col

Reference [MIDI]ZOOM MRS-1266147Making MIDI-related settings This section explains how to make MIDI-related settings.The procedure is the same for mos

Reference [MIDI]ZOOM MRS-1266148Setting the drum/bass MIDI channel You can specify the MIDI channels for the drum track andbass track. Refer to steps

Reference [MIDI]ZOOM MRS-1266149Specifying transmission of Song Position Pointer messages You can specify whether Song Position Pointer messageswill b

ConnectionsZOOM MRS-126615RLMIDIINMIDI OUTOPTICAL INTo prevent damage to the speakers of your audio system, turn off the power of the system connecte

Reference [MIDI]ZOOM MRS-1266150Using the SMF player Using the SMF player function, the MRS-1266 can readFormat 0 SMF (Standard MIDI Files) from a CD-

Reference [MIDI]ZOOM MRS-1266151●SMF ChToBass Selects which MIDI channel (1 - 16) of the SMF playinginformation is directed to the internal bass progr

Reference [MIDI]ZOOM MRS-12661526.To select the MIDI channel to be assigned to the internal bass program, use the cursor left/right keys to bring up t

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM MRS-1266153Changing the function of the foot switch With the default settings of the MRS-1266, a foot switchconnected

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM MRS-1266154Using the tuner function The MRS-1266 has a built-in chromatic tuner that can beused when tuning an instrum

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM MRS-1266155Preventing digital copying of a master tape or master disc When mixing down to a DAT recorder, MD recorder

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM MRS-1266156Switching the level meter display type The level meter below the display can indicate the level ofthe signa

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM MRS-1266157HINTIf the insert effect is being used for the selected signal, the output will also be processed by the ef

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM MRS-12661585.When the command has been executed, turn the unit off and then turn it on again.The MRS-1266 will operate

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM MRS-1266159 2.To carry out the initialization process, press the [ENTER] key once moreThe all initialize process start

ConnectionsZOOM MRS-126616Front panel You can connect the separately available ZOOM FS01 to this jack, for playback start/stop control or for punch-in

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266160MRS-1266 specifications ●Recorder Number of physical tracks 12 Number of virtual tracks 120 (10 V-takes per track) Drum track

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266161Troubleshooting If there are problems during operation of the MRS-1266,check the following points first. Problems during playb

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266162 Send/return effect does not apply • Make sure that the [CHORUS/DELAY] or [REVERB]key is lit. If it is out, press the key seve

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266163Problems with CD-R/RW drive Cannot play audio CD created with MRS-1266 on ordinary CD player • Check whether the disc was fina

AppendixZOOM MRS-12661640 – 150 – 151 – 80 – 150 – 15Adjusts the compression input sensitivity. Adjusts the compression attack speed. Adjusts the modu

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266165OFF,1 – 30Adjusts the sensitivity of ZNR. For best results, set this as high as possible without allowing the attacks or decay

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266166Clean sound that models a transistor combo amp.Clean sound that models a built-in type vacuum tube amp.Drive sound that models

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266167PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4TYPECHORUSFLANGERPHASERTREMOLOPDL-WAHAutoWahPITCHRingModEXCITERAIRWIDEDELAYSter

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266168 MIC ALGORITHMThis is a mono input/output compressor. This is a mono input/output limiter. SENSTHRSHOLDPARAMETER 1 PARAMETER

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266169DEPTHRATECOLORLowBoostSIZEFBTIMETONEMIXCLIPSHIFTBALANCEFREQ0 – 101 – 10TYPE = FLANGER : -10 – 10TYPE = DELAY : 0 – 10TYPE = DE

Installing the CD-R/RW DriveZOOM MRS-1266171.Using the four flathead screws supplied with the MRS-1266, attach the two supplied drive guides to the lef

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266170 DEPTH DEPTH RATE DEPTH SHIFT RATE TIMEPARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3TYPECHORUSFLANGERPHASERTREMOLOPITCHRingModDOU

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266171RISE_1RISE_2DEPTHFreqOFSTRATETYPERESOEFX LVLDRY LVL RISE_1DIMENSN An effect that produces spatial width. DEPTHRESONNC A resona

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266172Vo/Vo 1Vo/Vo 2Vo/Vo 3AG/Vo 1AG/Vo 2AG/Vo 3ShortDLYFatDrumBothToneCondnserBs/Vo 1Bs/Vo 2Bs/Vo 3Bs/Vo 4Bs/Vo 5RockRollHeavyRKFun

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266173JetSoundCombo-BGFDR-TwinBeatleCleanCHWildFuzzJB.StylePitch-5BRT-DrvSoldanMatchDrvSnakeCrunchBalladMetal-XDP-DrvWetDriveMellowM

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266174Vo-StndVo-RockVo-BalldVo-EchoVo-PreC1Vo-PreC2Vo-PreD1Vo-PreD2Vo-RobotAG-LiveAG-BrghtAG-SoloAG-EdgeAG-StrumForWindForBrassForPi

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266175DoublerSFXlabSynLead2TekepikoSolinerHevyDrumDoubling effect also great for vocal track SFX sound for synthesizer Old-style jet

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266176VocalGtChorusDoublingEchoDelay375LongDLYFastChoDeepChoShortDLYDeepDBLSoloLeadWarmyDlyEnhanChoDetuneNaturalChorus for adding co

AppendixZOOM MRS-126617708BEAT0108BEAT0208BEAT0308BEAT0408BEAT0508BEAT0608BEAT0708BEAT0808BEAT0908BEAT1008BEAT1108BEAT1216BEAT0116BEAT0216BEAT0316BEAT

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266178TECHNO10TECHNO11D'nB 01D'nB 02D'nB 03D'nB 04D'nB 05D'nB 06TRIP 01TRIP 02TRIP 03AMB 01AMB 02AMB 0

AppendixZOOM MRS-126617901234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950126LiveRockStudioStandardFunkTrapE

Installing the CD-R/RW DriveZOOM MRS-126618Flat cablePower cablesupplied pan-head screwsuppliedpan-head screw4.Plug the power cable and flat cable from

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266180BANK1 BANK1 Note numberBANK1 PAD0/KICK1/SNARE2/CLOSED HAT3/OPEN HAT4/TOM 15/TOM 26/TOM 37/RIDE8/CRASH9/EXTRA CYMBALX/EXTRA 1+/

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266181NameNo. Display000001002003004005006007008009010011012013014015016017018019020021100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266182NameNo. Display310311312313314400401402403404405406407408409410411412413414500501502503504505506507508509510511512513514600601

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266183NAME COMMENTSNo.1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545501 Drum L

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266184NAME COMMENTSNo.565758596061626364656667686970717273747576777879808182838485868788899091929394959601 in A02 in B03 in C03 in D

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266185MRS-1266 hard disk contents There is two partitions on the internal hard disk of the MRS-1266, named "MRS-FAC" and &

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266186MIDI implementation1. Recognized Messages Status 1st 2nd Description ------------------------------------------

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266187 [HardDisk Recorder ] Date : 19.Aug.,2002 Model MRS-1266 MIDI Implementation Chart

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266188IndexSymbols /Numerics( . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 92) . . . . . . . . .

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266189Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Importing a patch from another project . . .

Listening to the Demo SongZOOM MRS-126619Demo song protect status The demo song on the hard disk is set to protected status,which means that level mix

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266190OOpening brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 92Out point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AppendixZOOM MRS-1266191Pattern input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ZOOM MRS-1266 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read s

Listening to the Demo SongZOOM MRS-126620Playing the demo song After loading, play the demo song as follows. 1.Turn down the volume of the audio syst

Quick TourZOOM MRS-126621This Quick Tour is comprised of the five steps listed below.Carrying out these steps in sequence will help you to becomefamili

Quick TourZOOM MRS-126622HINT• When creating a new project, the lowest free project number is automatically selected. • If desired, you can change the

Quick TourZOOM MRS-1266231.Verify that the [DRUM]/[BASS] status keys are lit. Then set the [DRUM], [BASS], and [MASTER] faders to the 0 (dB) position.

Quick TourZOOM MRS-126624 7.Turn the dial to select the number of the rhythm pattern to insert. In this example, we will choose rhythm pattern number

Quick TourZOOM MRS-12662513.Enter all other rhythm patterns in the same way. 14.When rhythm pattern input is completed, press the STOP [P] key. The R

Quick TourZOOM MRS-126626To return to the start position, you can use the cursor left/right keys. 2.Press the cursor down key repeatedly to bring up

Quick TourZOOM MRS-1266278.When input is complete, press the STOP [P] key. The REC [O] key goes out, and the display returns to therhythm song screen.

Quick TourZOOM MRS-126628Step 3: Recording the first track In this step, you record the first track while listening to therhythm song you have created.

Quick TourZOOM MRS-1266293-2 Setting the insert effect The MRS-1266 contains two types of effects: an "inserteffect" that can be inserted i

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ZOOM MRS-1266 3 Usage Precautions • Electrical interference For safety considerations, the MRS-1266 has been designed

Quick TourZOOM MRS-126630HINTIf you want to record without sending the sound through the insert effect, press the [BYPASS] key from the main screen. T

Quick TourZOOM MRS-126631 If necessary, you can operate the DRUM/BASS faders toadjust the volume of the rhythm section. When you arefinished adjusting

Quick TourZOOM MRS-126632Step 4: Overdubbing In this step, you will learn how to record another instrumentor vocals on a new track, while listening to

Quick TourZOOM MRS-126633Step 5: Mixdown When you are finished recording all tracks, you can adjustthe volume level, panning etc. of the rhythm section

Quick TourZOOM MRS-126634 5.Press the status key of the track whose panning you want to adjust (or the [DRUM]/[BASS] status key). The selected status

Quick TourZOOM MRS-126635 5-2 Using the send/return effect The send/return effect is internally connected to the send/return loop of the mixer. The M

Quick TourZOOM MRS-1266365-3 Using the mastering effect You can place the insert effect immediately before the[MASTER] fader and use one of the MASTE

Quick TourZOOM MRS-126637 1.Press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning of the song. 2.Repeatedly press the [MASTER] status key so that the key

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-126638 Using V-takes Each track 1 - 10 of the recorder contains ten virtual tracks,called "V-takes". For each t

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-126639• GTRxx-yy V-take recorded through GUITAR/BASS algorithm inserteffect •MICxx-yy V-take recorded through MIC algorit

Contents ZOOM MRS-1266 4 USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Usage Precautions . . .

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-126640Moving to a desired point in the song (Locate function) You can specify a location within the song in time units(mi

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-1266414.Locate a point several measures before the intended punch-in point, and press the PLAY [R] key to begin recorder

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-126642When you reach the In point, recording will beginautomatically (punch-in). When you reach the Out point,recording w

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-126643 Mixdown steps Here's how to mix tracks 1 - 10 and the rhythm section (drum+ bass) sound onto two stereo cha

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-126644Playing the master track To play the recorded master track, proceed as follows. 1.From the main screen, press the

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-126645Combining multiple tracks on another track (Bounce function) How bounce works "Bounce" is a function that

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-126646indication "BOUNCE REC TAKE" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key. The V-take currently selected for

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-126647Recording on 6 tracks simultaneously (6TR REC mode) This section explains how to use the 6TR REC mode whichallows u

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-1266486.While the instruments are played, use the [REC LEVEL] control to adjust the recording level. Set the recording l

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-1266496.Press the [BOUNCE] key. 7.From the main screen, repeatedly press the status key of the track to be used as recor

Contents ZOOM MRS-1266 5 Reference [Phrase Looping] . . . . . . . . . . 65 Which kind of phrases can be used?. . . . . . . . . 65Loading a phrase

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-126650HINT• Mark number 00 is already set at the beginning of the song (the counter zero location). • In the main screen,

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-126651Playing back the same passage repeatedly (A-B Repeat function) A-B Repeat is a function that repeatedly plays back

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-126652Finding a desired location (Scrub/Preview function) The MRS-1266 provides a "Scrub" function that lets yo

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM MRS-126653playback length setting to flash, and turn the dial. You can select 40, 80, 120, 160, or 200 (ms) as the length ofsc

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM MRS-126654 Editing by rewriting data The procedure for copying or moving a specified range bydirectly rewriting the wavef

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM MRS-126655The subsequent steps will differ, depending on whichcommand was selected. See the sections for the respectivec

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM MRS-1266566.Specify the copy destination track/V-take in the same way as when selecting the copy source track/V-take, an

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM MRS-126657 7.Specify the move destination start point in the same way as for the move source, and press the [ENTER] key.

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM MRS-126658 2.Use the cursor left/right keys to move the flashing section of the counter, and turn the dial to specify the

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM MRS-1266595.Press the [ENTER] key. The display changes as follows. 6.Turn the dial to select the fade-in or fade-out cu

Contents ZOOM MRS-1266 6 Erasing a CD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135Finalizing a CD-R/RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM MRS-126660When the reversing operation is executed, the indication“Reverse COMPLETE” appears on the display, and the uni

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM MRS-126661Editing V-takes Recorded audio data can also be edited in V-take units. Youcan for example copy a certain V-ta

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM MRS-126662Erasing a V-take You can erase the audio data on a specified V-take. The V-take is returned to the non-recorded

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM MRS-126663Exchanging V-takes You can exchange the audio data of two specified V-takes. 1.Refer to steps 1 - 5 of “Basic

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM MRS-1266642.Use the status keys or the dial to select a track for capture. The status key for the currently selected tra

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM MRS-126665Track/V-take PhrasePhrasePhrasePhrasePhraseCD-ROM/R/RW(1)(2)(3)Phrase pool Track/V-take PhrasePhrasePhrasePhr

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM MRS-126666Loading a phrase This section describes how to load a phrase into the phrasepool. Basic phrase loading steps

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM MRS-126667 2.Turn the dial to select the track number (1 - 10), and use the cursor up/down keys to select the V-take nu

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM MRS-126668 Importing a WAV/AIFF file You can an import an audio file (WAV/AIFF) from a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW disc inserted in

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM MRS-126669Importing a phrase from a different project You can import any phrase contained in the phrase pool ofanother

Introduction ZOOM MRS-1266 7 Brings together all the functionality you need for complete music production The MRS-1266 provides all the functional

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM MRS-1266702.Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “UTILITY PHRASE” on the display, and press the [E

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM MRS-126671Copying a phrase You can copy a phrase to any other phrase number. Anyphrase at the copy destination will be

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM MRS-126672●Line up phrases Use the “+” symbol to line up phrases. For example, entering0 + 1 + 2 will result in the fol

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM MRS-126673can edit and reuse the equation later. • For a phrase loop that has already been written to a track/V-take, i

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM MRS-126674 9.When equation input is completed, press the [ENTER] key. The following screen appears on the display. This

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM MRS-126675DRUMBASS123456789/10MASTER (11/12)Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5Track 6Track 7Track 8 Tracks 9/10 Master track (t

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM MRS-126676EQ HI GEQ HI FEQ LO GEQ LO FCHO SENDREV SENDPANFADERST LINKV TAKEHigh frequency range EQ boost/cut amount High frequen

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM MRS-1266775.Press the [EXIT] key to return to the main screen, and press the [EFFECT] key. The currently selected effect patch a

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM MRS-126678Adjusting the depth of the send/re-turn effects The depth of the send/return effects can be adjusted bysetting the vol

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM MRS-1266793.Turn the dial to edit the value of the PAN parameter. The PAN parameter can be adjusted in a range of L100 (farleft)

Introduction ZOOM MRS-1266 8 Rhythm section can be used to provide guide rhythm or accompaniment The rhythm section provides more than 400 types o

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM MRS-1266805.Use the cursor up/down keys to select the EQ parameter that you want to adjust, and turn the dial to edit the value.

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM MRS-126681HINT When the send/return effect parameter is shown on the dis-play, you can temporarily turn the effect send off by p

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM MRS-126682Using the solo function If desired, you can mute all other tracks except one duringplayback of the recorder section. T

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM MRS-1266833.Press the [STORE] key. The display changes as follows. In this condition, you canspecify a name for the scene. 4.Us

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM MRS-126684means that the mark matches the current location. 5.Turn the dial to select the number of the scene you want to assig

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM MRS-126685●INSERT EFFECT group Any [ALGORITHM] key ●CHORUS/DELAY group [CHORUS/DELAY] key ●REVERB group [REVERB] key When a gro

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-126686About the rhythm section The “rhythm section” of the MRS-1266 contains drumsounds and bass sounds, and can be used as

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-126687You can edit a portion of a rhythm pattern, or erase the entirerecorded content and create an entirely original rhyth

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-126688Playing rhythm patterns This section explains how to play rhythm patterns, how tochange the tempo, and how to change

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-1266894.To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key. HINTThe tempo you specify here will apply to all rhythm patter

Introduction ZOOM MRS-1266 9 DRUMBASS123456789/10MASTER (11/12)INPUTOUTPUTRecorder sectionRhythm sectionCD-R/RW section Insert effectREVERBCHORUSDE

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-126690 ●FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator) This method uses simple formulas to specify rhythm patternplayback from sta

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-126691pattern will play repeatedly. If you shorten the rhythmpattern, the song will switch to the next rhythm patternbefore

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-126692NOTEIf you delete the rhythm pattern data that is recorded at the beginning of the rhythm song, there will be silence

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-126693 HINTIf the formula does not fit on two lines, the characters scroll one by one. If you use the cursor left/right keys

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-126694HINT• Formulas entered with the FAST method are saved for each project. If necessary, you can repeat steps 1 - 3 to c

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-126695HINTIf you select “ -- “ (no conversion) as the chord type, only the bass will be transposed, and the phrase will not

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-126696 NOTE• If no tempo information is input for the rhythm song, the tempo currently set for the rhythm section will be

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-126697HINTDuring playback of a rhythm song, the display shows infor-mation about the rhythm pattern number, chord type, roo

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-126698 6.Turn the dial to select the copy source end measure, and press the [ENTER] key. The screen for selecting the copy

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM MRS-1266993.Press the [INSERT/COPY] key. The screen for selecting the number of the copy destinationrhythm song appears. 4.Tur