ZETA Music Systems ZMC-200 - Manual (Page 57)

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ZETA Music Systems, Inc.
ZMC-200 Manual Rev2.0
MODE
Mode (PATTERN, TRACK)
As we have already discussed, your ZETA SYNTHONY II allows two
different ways to play drum sequences. You can play either individual
patterns, or entire tracks made up of several patterns. Here is where you
decide whether you want simple patterns or entire tracks to be played when
you press the hold pedal in PRESET MODE.
PATTERN
Pattern Editor (1…32)
With this sub menu, you can edit your drum patterns. You can create up to
32 patterns that can be played back either individually or as part of a track
sequence. Use the +/- Value buttons to select the desired pattern number
and press the ENTER button to begin editing it.
KIT
(STANDARD1…SFX2)
There are 11 drum kits available, from which you can choose a maximum
of four instruments for each pattern. Use the +/- Value buttons to select the
drum kit from which you want to use drum sounds.
STEPS
(1…16)
Here is where you select the actual step in the pattern you want to edit.
Every step can contain 4 drum sounds with 3 different dynamic levels. The
larger the number of steps you set with this parameter, the finer the
resolution of your pattern will be. You can also set values for uneven
meters. The value of 12, for example, will result in 3/4 time with a
resolution of 16th notes.
DRUM INSTRUMENT
(1…4)
Choose a drum instrument from the list of drum sounds available in the
presently active drum kit and press the ENTER button to begin editing. In
the bottom half of the display appears a dotted line with a cursor whose
position is dependent upon the individual steps (see STEPS). You can
move the cursor to the left or right by using the +/- Parameter buttons. Use
the +/- Value buttons to then add an accent at the proper step position. You
will see a small vertical bar at that position. Press the +/- Value buttons
repeatedly to increase or decrease the strength of the accent, visible in the
display as a thicker or thinner bar. You can make the accent so weak that it
disappears altogether. When you are finished, press the EXIT button. You
can of course repeat this process for the 3 other instruments you have
selected for the pattern. A further press of the EXIT button takes you out of
the PATTERN EDITOR.