Zoom MRS-1044 - Manual (Page 56)

playback are collectively called a "rhythm song." In a
rhythm song, you can program the rhythm pattern data,
bass track chord data, and tempo data to create the
accompaniment for an entire song. A project can use only
one rhythm song.
■ Rhythm Pattern mode and Rhythm Song
mode
The rhythm section can operate in one of two modes:
"Rhythm Pattern mode," in which you can create and play
rhythm patterns, and "Rhythm Song mode," in which you
can create and play a rhythm song. One of these two modes
will always be selected.
The [PATTERN] key will light when Rhythm Pattern mode
is selected, and the [SONG] key will light when Rhythm
Song mode is selected.
■ Synchronizing the recorder section and
rhythm section
With the default settings of the MRS-1044, the rhythm
section will operate in synchronization with the recorder
section. When you operate the transport to make the
recorder section begin running, the rhythm pattern or
rhythm song will also begin playing.
If necessary, however, the rhythm section can be
disconnected from the recorder section and used as an
independent drum + bass machine. To do this, press the
[RHYTHM] key. In this state, operating the transport will
cause only the rhythm section to begin playing, and the
recorder section will remain stopped.
Playing rhythm patterns
This section explains how to play rhythm patterns, how to
change the tempo, and how to change the drum kit or bass
program.
Here's how to select and play one of the 255 rhythm
patterns.
Before you continue with the following procedure, make
sure that the DRUM, BASS, and MASTER faders of the
panel are raised, and that the DRUM and BASS status keys
are lit.
1. In the main screen, press the [PATTERN] key.
The [RHYTHM] key will blink. If Rhythm Song mode
([SONG] key lit) has been selected, it will switch to
Rhythm Pattern mode ([PATTERN] key lit).
The display will show the "rhythm pattern screen" in which
you can select a rhythm pattern.
2. Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern that you
want to play.
3. Press the PLAY [ R ] key.
The rhythm pattern will begin playing, and at the same
time the recorder will begin running.
When the [RHYTHM] key is dark or blinking, the rhythm
section and recorder section are synchronized.
4. If you want to mute the performance of the drum
track or bass track, press the DRUM or BASS
status key.
The status key will go dark, and the performance of the
corresponding track will be muted. To defeat muting, press
the same status key once again.
H INT
Rhythm pattern name
Length of the rhythm pattern
(number of measures)
Rhythm pattern number
N OTE
Selecting and playing a rhythm pattern
Rhythm Song mode Rhythm Pattern mode
Lit Lit
Am Dm7 G7 C
1 2 3 4 5 6
Patterns in the project
Rhythm song
Pattern A
Measure
number
Chords
Drum track
Pattern A
Pattern B
Pattern C
Pattern D
Pattern E
Bass track
Pattern E
Drum track
Bass track
Pattern B
Drum track
Bass track
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