Zoom MRS-1266 - Manual (Page 89)

Reference [Rhythm]
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4.
To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.
H INT
The tempo you specify here will apply to all rhythm patterns
played in rhythm pattern mode, and to a rhythm song in
which tempo data has not yet been input.
N OTE
If you record on the recorder tracks while listening to the
rhythm patterns, and then later change the tempo of the
rhythm patterns, the two sets of performances will no longer
be synchronized. If you want to record on the recorder while
listening to rhythm patterns, you must decide on the tempo
first.
Changing the drum kit / bass program
You can change the drum kit/bass program used by the
rhythm section. The selected drum kit/bass program applies
to all patterns played in rhythm pattern mode.
1.
While the rhythm section is stopped, press the
[DRUM] key or [BASS] key at the main screen.
2.
Press the [KIT/PROG] key.
If you have pressed the [DRUM] key, the indication “Kit=x”
appears. If you have pressed the [BASS] key, the indication
“Prg=x” appears. In this condition you can change the drum
kit or the bass program.
3.
Turn the dial to select the desired drum kit/bass
program.
For a list of drum kits/bass programs that can be selected,
refer to the appendix at the end of this manual.
4.
Press the [EXIT] key.
The change will be finalized, and the unit returns to the main
screen.
Creating a rhythm song
The MRS-1266 allows you to save up to 10 rhythm songs per
project. Out of these, one is selected for editing or playing.
One rhythm song can have up to 999 measures of rhythm
patterns. After entering patterns, chord and tempo
information is added to complete the song.
Selecting a rhythm song
First, select a rhythm song in which to enter rhythm patterns.
H INT
When you create a new project on the MRS-1266, all rhythm
songs will be empty.
1.
From the main screen, press the [SONG] key, so
that the key lights up.
The [RHYTHM] key flashes. While the [SONG] key is lit,
the rhythm section is in rhythm song mode, allowing you to
create and play rhythm songs.
2.
Turn the dial to select a number from 0 - 9.
3.
Press the [EXIT] key several times to return to the
rhythm song screen.
Inputting rhythm pattern data
This section explains how to input rhythm pattern data into
an empty rhythm song in the desired playback order. The
following to input methods are available.
●Step input
With this method, you create rhythm patterns one by one by
specifying a pattern number and number of measures. Input
can be performed at any point in the song. It is also possible
to switch to another rhythm pattern while the previous
rhythm pattern is still playing. This mode is suitable for
specifying patterns in detail.
Name of drum kit/bass program
Number of drum kit/bass
program
Kit = 0 Kit = 0
LiveRock
LiveRock
SongNo0E SongNo0E
EMPTY
EMPTY