Zoom ST-224 User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

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This section explains the basic configuration of the ST- 224 as well as some important terms used in thismanual. The illustration below shows the basi

playback by hitting the pad. For example, when sampling a drum pattern, a single drum sound or the entirepattern can be assigned to a pad. A combinati

18Introducing the ST-224The following three types of memory are used in the ST- 224. • Main memory Volatile memory whose contents are lost when the ST

BPM (beats per minute) is a tempo unit that indicates the number of quarter notes per minute. For example, apiece where a quarter note is 0.5 seconds

SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIn this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can beprevented. The meanings

20Let's Try Out SamplingThis section explains how to use the [RECORD] key to manually specify the start and end point of thesampling process. Man

21Let's Try Out SamplingIf you press the [CAPACITY] key, the approximate remainingsampling time in seconds (calculated for HiFi and Mono) will ap

The number of the most recent sample is shown. The currently selected sample will be assigned to the pad. The assign process is confirmed. • To cancel

23Let's Try Out SamplingThe ST-224 goes into the sampling standby mode, and the LED ofthe [RECORD] key flashes. In this mode, sampling will start

The value can be set in 1 second steps.The auto sampling time can also be specified in BPM units. To dothis, hold down the [BPM] key and use the [-] a

25Pad Play Mode OperationThe corresponding LED lights up. While the pad is pressed, its LED is lit and the sample assigned to thepad is played from st

The [PAD FUNCTION] key is a special key that allows setting theplayback function for each pad. When the [PAD FUNCTION] keyand then the [SOURCE] pad is

27Pad Play Mode OperationThe number of the currently selected sample appears on the display. The assign process is confirmed. •To continue assigning s

28Pad Play Mode OperationThe number of the currently selected sample appears on the display. The indication "SCALE" appears on the display.

29Pad Play Mode OperationThe [PAD FUNCTION] LED flashes. The [PAD FUNCTION] LED and the LED of pad 3 are lit. Pressing the [PAD FUNCTION] key and then

Usage Precautions •Electrical interference For safety considerations, the SampleTrak ST-224 has been designed to provide maximum protectionagainst the

30The display indication can be switched from number of samples tomilliseconds. To do this, press the [SPECIAL] key after step 3. The address of that

31Pad Play Mode OperationThe [PAD FUNCTION] LED flashes. (Parameter names are printed at the top right of the pads.) The [PADFUNCTION] LED and the LED

32Pad Play Mode OperationThe types and values of parameters that can be set for pads 1 - 8 and the [SOURCE] pad are as follows. • [SOURCE] pad (SOURCE

• Pad 7 (REVERSE) Switches between reverse playback (on) and normal playback (oFF). When "on" is selected, playbackproceeds from the end poi

The [COPY] LED flashes and the bank number (1 - 3) and pad number(1 - 8) of the copy source are shown on the display. The copy source is selected.The

35Pad Play Mode OperationThe [DELETE] LED flashes and the bank number (1 - 3) and padnumber (1 - 8) of the pad to be deleted are shown on the display.

You can delete a specific sample or all samples from the main memory. This is useful for example toremove all preprogrammed samples or to remove unwan

37Pad Play Mode OperationWhile the [PLAY/STOP] key is held down, the display shows thecurrently selected sample number. Use the [-] [+] keys to change

The ST-224 considers the length of the waveform assigned to a padas being 4 beats (quarter note x 4), and automatically calculates theBPM value for th

39Matching BPM of Pads (Auto Sync)The [AUTO SYNC] LED flashes, and the indication "MAStEr" (master)appears on the display. This guides the u

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ••••• 2SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ••••••••••••••••••••••• 2Usage Precautions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3Introduction ••••••

When "rESMPL" is selected as auto sync type, resampling iscarried out with the pitch shift effect applied. This may result in aslight altera

The automatically calculated BPM value appears on the display. The range of BPM values allowed by the ST-224 is 40 - 250. If thecalculated BPM value i

The ST-224 has 22 types of built-in effects. You can select any effect and apply it to the sound of any pad. The[EDIT 1] wheel and [EDIT 2] knob on th

To turn the effect off again, press the [EFFECT ON/OFF] key oncemore. When a MIDI message is used to turn an effect on, the effect willstay on until t

The [EFFECT SYNC] LED lights up and the effect parameter is setautomatically as to synchronize to effect BPM.To turn the effect sync off, press the [E

The currently selected resolution appears on the display. SPECIALEFFECT SYNC+SPECIALBPM/VALUEMEASURESAMPLE/SONGBEAT45Using the Internal EffectsUse the

46Using the Internal EffectsThis section lists all effect types with their parameters which can be adjusted using the [EDIT 1] wheel and[EDIT 2] knob.

47Using the Internal EffectsEDIT 1 EDIT 2 SYNCDISTORTION A gain tone –RING MODULATORBbalance–LOW-PASS A LFOHIGH-PASSBfrequencyfrequencyfrequencyLFOEXT

The ST-224 lets you record and play eight songs. A song is a series of pad actions. The maximum number ofsounds is 5000, and the maximum length of all

49Creating Songs4 quarter note 8 eighth note 12 eight note triplet 16 sixteenth note 24 sixteenth note triplet 32 thirty-second note Hi No quantizatio

Thank you for selecting the ZOOM SampleTrak ST-224 (hereafter simply calledthe "ST-224"). The ST-224 is a sampler with the following feature

pad is changed after recording, the song will also be differentduring playback. • Effect operations are not recorded in a song. However, if effectsare

The [SONG PLAY/STOP] LED lights up and playback of the songstarts at the beginning. • Also during playback of a song, you can hit pads to play themman

The [SONG FUNCTION] LED flashes. When the [SONG FUNCTION] key is pressed, the pads serve toselect the parameters printed at the bottom right. When a p

The song function parameters assigned to pads 1 - 8 are as follows. • Pad 1 (BAR LENGTH) Sets the length of a bar in the song. The maximum number is 3

The [COPY] LED flashes and the song number (1 - 8) of the copytarget appears on the display. The [COPY] LED goes out and the copy is carried out. To c

The [DELETE] LED flashes and the song number (1 - 8) of the deletetarget appears on the display. The [DELETE] LED goes out and the delete process is c

The ST-224 incorporates a play list function which lets you assign songs 1 - 8 to pads 1 - 8 and play the songsby hitting the pads. This section expla

"Resampling" refers to returning the output of the ST-224 to the sampler section for repeated sampling in thedigital domain. This can be use

• To terminate resampling when one-shot playback of pad iscompleted Press the [PAD FUNCTION] key so that the [PAD FUNCTION] LEDlights up. • To termina

59Storing and Reading DataThis section explains how to save the entire main memory contents or the waveform data for a pad to thebackup memory and how

Names of Parts6Names of PartsFront Panel Display/sequencer section Effects section Input/output section Sampling section Pad section BANK3BA

• Insert the data card in such a way that the corner cutoutis on the far left side and the connector area facestowards the rear. • If the card is not

61Storing and Reading DataA data card can hold up to 99 sets of bulk data, within the limits ofactually available capacity. • If the indication "

The [DELETE] LED flashes. The bulk data selected in step 3 are deleted. When wishing to cancelthe delete process, press the [EXIT] key to return to pl

If the indication "noCArd" appears, the data card is not recognized.Check whether the card has been inserted properly. Bulk data (all wavefo

• If the indication "noCArd" appears, the data card is notrecognized. Check whether the card has been inserted properly. • If the indication

• To store WAV files or AIFF files on a data card for the ST-224, acomputer capable of reading and writing MS- DOS format datacards is required. • If

This section describes an example for using the MIDI capability of the ST-224. Samples assigned to the pads of the ST-224 can be played from external

67MIDI Application ExampleNote data received via the [MIDI IN] jack can now be used to play thesamples assigned to the various pads of the ST-224. The

While this setting is selected, song recording is not possible. The ST-224 now is set up to receive the MIDI clock, song positionpointer, and start/st

The ST-224 becomes ready for use immediately, because the loadingprocess from backup memory is skipped. The main memory will beempty. The indication &

7Names of PartsRear PanelIn this manual, names of front panel and rear panel controls and jacks are indicated by square brackets [ ]. NOTECOPY DELETEE

If there seems to be a problem with the unit, check the following points first. Troubleshooting70TroubleshootingSymptom Check Remedy No sound, or very

71ST-224 SpecificationsST-224 Specifications• Signal processing 18-bit A/D converter / 18-bit D/A converter • DSP ZOOM original ZFX-2 • Sampling fre

72ST-224 File Import DetailsST-224 File Import DetailsThe ST-224 can import standard PCM files via Data card(SM04 option). 1. Windows WAV Files PCM f

73MIDI ImplementationMIDI Implementation1. TRANSMITTED DATANONE.2.RECOGNIZED DATA1) CHANNEL VOICE MESSAGESSTATUS SECOND THIRD DESCRIPTION1000 nnnn 0kk

74MIDI Implementation 4 : #00 EFFECT BANK A : TIME STRETCH #11 EFFECT BANK B : SCRATCH#01 EFFECT BANK A : DELAY #12 EFFECT BANK B : REVERB#02 EFFECT

75MIDI Implementation Chart[ Sampling Machine ] Data : 6.Oct.,1998Model SampleTrak ST-224 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.00Transmitted

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Getting Connected8Getting ConnectedConnections to Playback Equipment and MIDI Equipment ZOOM CORPORATIONMADE IN JAPANMODELL/MONOPHONESR DATA CARD MIDI

If cables are connected or disconnected while power to the playbackequipment is on, or if power is turned on with the volume turned up,damage to the s