Zoom RT-123 User Manual
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Up to 4 patterns can be played simultaneously, using the same
tempo. Slightly shifting the timing when you hit the pads is also
possible.
In groove play mode, the [PLAY] / [STOP/EXIT] keys can be used to
start or stop the currently selected song. Also while a song is
playing, up to four patterns assigned to pads can be played.
The RT-123 returns to the song mode or pattern mode.
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Using
Pads
to
Play
Patterns
(Groove
Play)
STEP
5
To play several patterns simultaneously, push several pads together.
STEP
6
To play a song while groove play continues in the background, use the [VALUE +/-]
keys to select the song number and press the [PLAY] key.
If 5 or more pads are pushed, only the patterns of the last 4 pads will
be played.
NOTE
• In groove play mode, song editing is not possible.
• Muting the bass track in groove play does not affect the pattern
played by the pad. It only affects the song that is being played
back.
NOTE
• When the song number is changed, the groove play tempo also
changes according to the master tempo of the new song. If
necessary, adjust the master tempo of the song.
• During groove playback, pad operation (press/release) is
detected using the quantize value (shortest note) as the detection
interval. This is aimed at matching the timing to other grooves
and songs played at the same time. Playing with a fast timing is
therefore facilitated by choosing a low quantize value. To play
with small timing shifts, choose a higher quantize setting.
HINT
HINT
STEP
7
When wishing to terminate the groove play mode, press the [SONG] key or
[PATTERN] key.
Shortest note
(quantize setting)
Shortest note
(quantize setting)
Push
Release
Play
Play
Stop
PAD
PAD
The pattern will then be looped even when you release the pad. To
stop the loop, hit the pad once more. The unit returns to normal
groove play.
STEP
4
To repeat a pattern even when the pad is released, hit the pad while holding the
[REPEAT/STEP] key down.
REPEAT/STEP
PAD
PAD
PAD
+
–
PLAY
SONG
PATTERN