Zoom MRT-3 User Manual

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KitThe MRT-3 lets you select 14 sounds from the built-in drum and percussion sources to use forplaying with the pads. A combination of such sounds, t

The MRT-3 comes with a demo song already built in. Listen to this song to hear for yourself whatthe MRT-3 can do.1.Press the [FUNCTION] key.The [FUNCT

The pads on the top panel of the MRT-3 each produce a different sound when hit. The sounddepends on the currently selected kit and pad bank. Try hitti

5.Use the [VALUE +/-] keys to select a kit number.The kit numbers are switched in the order 01P – 50P, 51U – 70U.Try hitting the pads and switching th

This section shows how to play and record patterns of the MRT-3 in pattern mode.Playing a PatternThe MRT-3 has 396 read-only preset patterns (A01 – D9

4.Press the [PLAY] key.The [PLAY] key lights up and the pattern is played repeatedly. During playback, the[TEMPO] key flashes in sync with the tempo.

3.When the tempo is as desired, release the [TEMPO] key.4.To specify the tempo manually, tap the [TEMPO] key twice or more in the desiredtempo (tap i

want to use for the pattern, recording can be carried out while automatically maintainingprecise timing.3.Use the [VALUE +/-] keys to set the quantize

6.Adjust the tempo if necessary.The pattern tempo can be changed at any time. For recording a difficult phrase, it might behelpful to temporarily redu

Pattern Step RecordingThis section describes step recording, which allows you to enter and record each sound separately,step by step, while the MRT-3

Safety PrecautionsIn this manual, symbols are used to highlightwarnings and cautions for you to read so thataccidents can be prevented. The meanings o

5.Press the [REC] key.The [REC] key and [START] key light up, indicating that the MRT-3 is ready for recording.6.To enter a note, hit the pad correspo

Changing User Pattern Resolution After RecordingThe resolution that is recorded together with the play information of a user pattern can be changedlat

3.Use the [VALUE +/-] keys to set the new bar length.The bar length (number of measures) can be set in the range from 1 – 99.4.Press the [FUNCTION] ke

4.Press the [FUNCTION] key.The pattern beat is changed.Copying a PatternThe currently selected pattern (user pattern or preset pattern) can be copied

• When the copy is executed, the existing contents of the user pattern selected as copy target willbe erased. Make sure that the pattern you have sele

3.To execute the erase process, press the [DELETE/ERASE] key. To cancel theprocess, press the [STOP] key.When erasing is completed, the unit returns

This section describes how you can edit a user kit and copy any preset kit or user kit into anotheruser kit.Editing a User KitIn kit mode, you can sel

Items for individual pads (instrument sound)• Pad 1 (PAD INST): ••••••• Select instrument sound for each pad• Pad 3 (INST TUNE): ••••• Adjust instrum

Kit ItemsThis section describes the items that make up a kit, as well as their setting range.Pad 1: PAD INSTSelects the instrument sound to be used fo

Pad 7: INST LEVELAllows adjusting the level of an instrument sound assigned to a pad. Adjustment is possible over arange of 1 – 15.Pad 4: KIT LEVELAll

Safety Precautions/ Usage PrecautionsZOOM MRT-33Handling• Since the MRT-3 is a precision electronicdevice, avoid applying excessive force tothe contro

Copying a KitA kit of the MRT-3 (preset kit or user kit) can be copied to any other user kit number (51 – 70).This is useful for example when wishing

4.To execute the copy process, press the [INSERT/COPY] key. When wishing tocancel the process, press the [STOP] key.When copying is completed, the un

This section describes how to line up user patterns in a desired order to create an entire song. Thismode of operation is called the song mode.What Is

Recording Song PatternsThis section describes how you can collect a number of patterns into a song.1.Press the [SONG] key.The MRT-3 goes into song mod

5.To proceed to the next step, press the [REC] key.The last two digits of the display now show the second step number, and the first two digitsshow &q

10.When one song is completed, press the [STOP] key.The [REC] key LED goes out, and song recording stops. The song position returns to step 1.11.To li

• Also during playback of a song, you can use the pads for manual play.13.To start playback from a point within a song, hold down the [SONG] key whil

4.Hold down the [TEMPO] key.While the [TEMPO] key is being pressed, the tempo change information for that step isshown on the display. If no tempo cha

4.Hold down the [FUNCTION] key.While the [FUNCTION] key is being pressed, the volume change information for that step isshown on the display. If no vo

The kit for that song is stored, and the unit returns to the song mode.Checking the Amount of Remaining Memory forSongsYou can call up a display that

Safety Precautions/Usage Precautions •••••••••••••••••••••••••2Introduction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••5Names of Parts •••••••••••••••••••••••

3.Use the [VALUE +/-] keys to select a song number as copy target.When the copy is executed, the existing contents of the song selected as copy target

When deleting is completed, the unit returns to the song mode with an empty song beingselected.If deleting was canceled, the unit returns to the song

This section describes other convenient functions of the MRT-3 and how to return the unit to thefactory default condition.Controlling the MRT-3 With a

The sound of the first pad can now be toggled with the foot switch. While the foot switchis pressed, the sound of the first pad is produced. When the

Synchronizing Playback With an External DeviceYou can synchronize operation of the MRT-3 to an external device with MIDI OUT, such as aMIDI sequencer

The clock source and supported MIDI messages with the various settings are shown below.3.Use the [VALUE +/-] keys to select the "Midi" or &q

Playing MRT-3 Sounds From an External MIDIComponentUsing an external MIDI sequencer or MIDI keyboard, you can play the sound sources of theMRT-3. To d

6.Play the external MIDI sequencer or keyboard.The MRT-3 produces drum/percussion sound according to the note numbers received via the[MIDI IN] connec

Setting the Precount for Real-Time RecordingThe MRT-3 can perform a countdown before the start of real-time recording. The number ofprecount measures

Returning the MRT-3 to the Factory Default ConditionYou can return all stored data and settings of the MRT-3 to the factory default condition. This is

Thank you for purchasing the ZOOM Micro RhythmTrak MRT-3 (subsequently referred to as"the MRT-3").The MRT-3 offers the following attractive

No sound or very low volume.•Is the [POWER] switch set to ON? Turn power on, as described in the section"Preparations" (page 8). •Is [OUTPUT

Sampling frequency: 47.6 kHz D/A Converter: 16-bit linear Maximum polyphony: 21 voices Resolution: 96 clock ticks per quarter note Tempo: 40 – 250

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ReferenceZOOM MRT-353242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556575859Note # INST NAMEPAD #PAD B-1PAD A-1PAD B-5PAD A-3PAD B-7P

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Pattern ListZOOM MRT-356A01A02A03A04A05A06A07A08A09A10A11A12A13A14A15A16A17A18A19A20A21A22A23A24A25A26A27A28A29A30A31A32A33A34A35A36A37A38A39A40A41A42

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Top PanelRear PanelZOOM MRT-3Names of Parts6Names of PartsKeys marked (LED) have an integrated LEDthat causes the key itself to light up.Names of top

MIDI Implementation1. Recognized MessagesStatus 1st 2nd Description-------------------------------------------------------------------------

MIDI Implementation ChartZOOM MRT-361 [DRUM MACHINE ] Date : 20.Feb.,2002 Model MRT-3 MIDI Implement

Display ALL(ALL) •••••••••••••••••••••••• 25, 41COPY(COPY) ••••••••••••• 23, 30, 39DEL(DEL) •••••••••••••••••••••••• 24, 40DEMO(DEMO) ••••••••••••

Synchronizing •••••••••••••••••••••••• 44 MIDI implementation chart ••••••••••••• 61 MIDI implementation •••••••••••••••••••• 60 MIDI note number cha

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Connection Example 1Getting ConnectedZOOM MRT-37Getting ConnectedFor mono playback, connect a mono cable to the [OUTPUT MONO] jack.FS01For stereo play

When connections are complete, set the volume as follows.1.While the playback system is still turned off and the volume is fully turned down,double-ch

This section explains some important concepts of the MRT-3. PatternPlaying a rhythm using sounds stored in the MRT-3 is called playing a pattern. The