Zoom MRS-1044 - Manual (Page 37)

C o m b i n i n g m u l t i p l e t r a c k s
(Bounce function)
"Bounce" is a function that mixes the performances of the
recorder section and rhythm section (drum kit + bass
program), and records them on one or two tracks. (This is
sometimes called "ping-pong recording.") As an example,
we will explain how recorder tracks 1 – 8 and the rhythm
section can be mixed in stereo, and recorded on tracks 9/10.
1. Press the status key of the bounce-destination
track (9/10) to make the key light red.
A maximum of two mono tracks or one stereo track can be
selected as the bounce-destination.
2. Press the [BOUNCE] key.
The [BOUNCE] key will light, and the Bounce function
will be turned on.
3. Press the PLAY [ R ] key to play back the song, and
adjust the mix balance of each track.
While watching the L/R level meters, adjust the DRUM,
BASS, 1 – 6, and 7/8 channel faders and the MASTER
faders so that the L/R level meters do not clip.
When the Bounce function is on, the signal that passes
through the MASTER fader will be output from the
[OUTPUT] jacks, and at the same time will be sent to the
bounce-destination track(s). Even if you are using the
insert effect or a send/return effect, the sound with the
effect(s) applied will be recorded on the bounce-destination
track(s).
• If you turn the INPUT 1/2 [ON/OFF] keys on, you can mix
the input signals from the [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] jacks
into the bounce recording.
• If you select only one mono track as the bounce-
destination, the signal mixed to mono will be recorded.
• If necessary, you can play back all ten tracks, and
bounce them to the desired one or two tracks. For details
refer to the section that follows.
4. Press the STOP [ P ] key.
5. Press the ZERO [ U ] key to return to the beginning
of the song, and then hold down the REC [ O ] key
and press the PLAY [ R ] key.
Recording on track 9/10 will begin.
6. When you have finished recording, press the STOP
[ P ] key.
The Bounce function will be turned off.
You can change the settings of the Bounce function if
necessary.
■ Specifying playback/mute for the recording
track(s)
By default, the bounce-destination recording track(s) will be
muted. If you want to play back all ten tracks simultaneously
while you bounce-record, use the following procedure to
change the internal setting so that the recording track(s) will
also play back.
1. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]
key.
The display will indicate "PROJECT."
2. Use the cursor [ E ]/[ R ] keys to make the display
read "UTILITY BOUNCE," and press the [ENTER] key.
3. Use the cursor [ E ]/[ R ] keys to make the display
read "BOUNCE REC TR," and press the [ENTER] key.
The current setting will be displayed.
• MUTE : The recording track(s) will be muted (default
setting).
• PLAY : The recording track(s) will play back.
4. Turn the dial to change the setting to "PLAY."
Making settings for the Bounce function
H INT
Executing bounce recording
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Combining multiple tracks (Bounce function)