Zoom RhythmTrak 234 Especificações

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Quick GuideZOOM RT-22310Quick Guide 2 Playing the PadsThe top panel of the RT-223 has 13 pads which serve to play drum kits and bass programs. The [P

Quick GuideZOOM RT-22311BASIC0To play a bass program with the pads Press one of the VALUE [+]/[-] keys. Press the [BASS] key. To change the drum kit/b

Quick GuideZOOM RT-22312POPS1VA025Quick Guide 3 Playing a Pattern The RT-223 already contains many preprogrammed patterns (backing sequence of severa

Quick GuideZOOM RT-22313POPS1VA026TEMPO120TEMPO125HINTVALUE [+] key Selects next higher pattern number. VALUE [-] keySelects next lower pattern number

Quick GuideZOOM RT-22314RCKTMP00Quick Guide 4 Assembling a Song by Hitting the PadsIn song mode, you can preassign patterns to pads, making it easy t

Quick GuideZOOM RT-22315HINT4321VERSE A VERSE A FILL A VERSE BINTRO ENDINGVERSE A BREAKVERSE BFILL AFILL BYou can also record your pad playing in the

Quick GuideZOOM RT-22316Hold down Release Pad Pad Pattern assigned to padHINTQuick Guide 5 Using Groove Play Groove play is a special feature of the

Quick GuideZOOM RT-22317Pad Pad Pad Pattern assigned to padIn groove play mode, up to 4 patterns can be played simultaneously. While playing a basic d

ZOOM RT-22318Playing the Pads (Manual Play) The RT-223 lets you not only play back existing patterns and songs, it also allows you to manually play th

Playing the Pads (Manual Play)ZOOM RT-22319Selecting a kit/program The RT-223 lets you select among 127 drum kits(70 preprogrammed) and 12 bass progr

ZOOM RT-223 2 USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so

ZOOM RT-22320Playing the Patterns (Pattern Mode) This section describes how to play patterns of the RT-223. Playing a pattern The RT-223 incorporates

Playing the Patterns (Pattern Mode)ZOOM RT-22321[P] key sets the unit to pause mode. The PLAY[R] key flashes. Pressing the PLAY [R] keyagain in this c

ZOOM RT-22322Entering Patterns in Real Time The RT-223 lets you enter your own accompaniment patterns. Creating and recording a pattern is possiblein

Entering Patterns in Real TimeZOOM RT-223237. Press the [FUNCTION] key and then pad 5 (QUANTIZE). The current quantize value appears on the display.

Entering Patterns in Real TimeZOOM RT-22324Drum track Snare drum Figure 1 Deleting the sound of a specific pad Bass drum Snare drum Bass drum Drum tra

Entering Patterns in Real TimeZOOM RT-22325Example for BASS KEY setting of "E" NOTE• If a MIDI clock signal is being received,real-time reco

Entering Patterns in Real TimeZOOM RT-223267. While holding down the REC [O] key, press the PLAY [R] key. The REC [O] key and PLAY [R] key light up,an

ZOOM RT-22327[STEP] [STEP] [STEP] [STEP] [STEP][KICK][STEP][KICK][STEP][KICK][STEP]Bass drumFigure 1 Duration Eighth noteSixteenth noteQuarter note 1

Entering Patterns Using Step InputZOOM RT-22328Step recording of drum track This section describes how to record the drumtrack using step recording.

Entering Patterns Using Step InputZOOM RT-22329position advances by one step. When the end of the pattern is reached, therecording loops back to the b

ZOOM RT-223 3 Contents USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Usage Precautions . . . . . . . . .

Entering Patterns Using Step InputZOOM RT-223303. Use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to select the quantize value (step length). For information on quantize v

Entering Patterns Using Step InputZOOM RT-2233110.To erase a note, use the [REPEAT/STEP] key to move to its position. Then press the corresponding pad

ZOOM RT-22332Editing a Pattern This section explains how to edit patterns. Copying a pattern/Returning a pattern to the factory default condition You

Editing a PatternZOOM RT-22333factory restore process, press the [INSERT/COPY] key once more. When the copy or factory restore process iscompleted, t

ZOOM RT-22334Song Pattern APattern ADrum track Bass trackPattern BDrum track Bass trackPattern CDrum track Bass trackPattern BPattern CPattern DPatter

Creating Songs (Song Mode)ZOOM RT-22335• Keeping a VALUE [+]/[-] key depressedchanges numbers continuously. •To change numbers quickly, hold downone o

Creating Songs (Song Mode)ZOOM RT-22336to select “PTN”, and use the VALUE [+]/[-] keysto select a new pattern number. To return to thestep input scree

Creating Songs (Song Mode)ZOOM RT-22337HINTThe operation of pads in song moderesembles that of groove play mode (→ p.48). However, in song mode, it is

Creating Songs (Song Mode)ZOOM RT-22338 The pad lights up, showing that it is selected foroperation. 3. Use the cursor left/right keys to select a pa

Creating Songs (Song Mode)ZOOM RT-22339Pads 0 - 9Serve to specify pattern numbers and repetition times, according to the pad numbers 0 - 9.Pad [+]Ente

ZOOM RT-223 4 Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM RhythmTrak RT-223 (hereafter simply called the “ RT-223 ”). The RT-223 is a sophistica

Creating Songs (Song Mode)ZOOM RT-22340The basic rules for creating a rhythm patternsequence are as follows. • Line up patterns Use the “+” symbol to

Creating Songs (Song Mode)ZOOM RT-22341NOTE• The FAST method can only be used towrite a song in one go, from beginning toend. Entering patterns partly

Creating Songs (Song Mode)ZOOM RT-22342000 001E12013515 10150204/4"EVENT" indication "EVENT" indication "EVENT" indicati

Creating Songs (Song Mode)ZOOM RT-223435. Use the cursor left/right keys to select the type of event to enter. Available event types are shown in the

Creating Songs (Song Mode)ZOOM RT-22344To edit event information that has already beeninput, proceed as follows. •To delete an event Call up the even

ZOOM RT-22345Editing a Song This section describes how you can edit a song that you have created. Copying a range of measures Part of a song specified

Editing a SongZOOM RT-22346the measure to be used as end point of the range to copy. Then press the [INSERT/COPY] key. The display changes as follows.

Editing a SongZOOM RT-22347When the copy process is completed, theindication “DONE” appears, and the RT-223returns to the song mode. If you press the

ZOOM RT-22348Using Pads to Play Patterns (Groove Play Mode) This section describes the groove play mode. In this mode, the 13 pads are used to play pa

Using Pads to Play Patterns (Groove Play Mode)ZOOM RT-22349PadPadShortest note set with quantize settingPush Release STOPPLAYSong playback 5. To play

ZOOM RT-223 5 [VOLUME] control [DC IN] connector [PHONES] jack [POWER] switch [LINE IN] jack [R OUT] jack [L/MONO OUT] jack [FOOT SW] jack [MIDI IN]

ZOOM RT-22350Various Drum Kit Functions (Kit Mode) The RT-223 incorporates 70 types of drum kits. This section describes how you can create your own d

Various Drum Kit Functions (Kit Mode)ZOOM RT-22351• VGROUP (Voice group) This setting determines the type of action whenthe same pad is hit in success

Various Drum Kit Functions (Kit Mode)ZOOM RT-22352Copying a drum kit/Returning a drum kit to the factory default condition You can copy the currently

Various Drum Kit Functions (Kit Mode)ZOOM RT-22353Assigning a name to a drum kit To give a name to a drum kit or change anexisting name, proceed as f

ZOOM RT-22354Using Effects (Effect Mode) This section explains the effects that can be used with the drum kit/bass program. About the effects The RT

Using Effects (Effect Mode)ZOOM RT-22355Using the COMP EQ effect This section describes how to use the COMP EQeffect. 1. In pattern, song, or groove

Using Effects (Effect Mode)ZOOM RT-22356the patch to use.The new patch is called up immediately. HINTWhen you select an empty patch, theindication &

Using Effects (Effect Mode)ZOOM RT-22357Editing effect patches To edit an effect patch, you first select an effecttype and then adjust its parameters

Using Effects (Effect Mode)ZOOM RT-223587. Use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to change the setting value. For information on effect types and effectparameter

Using Effects (Effect Mode)ZOOM RT-22359When store was selected, the current patch will bestored in this patch number. When swap was selected, the cur

ZOOM RT-223 6 MIDI OUTMixer, audio system, or other playback system HeadphonesGFX-1 or other effect deviceGuitar, bass etc.AC adapterMIDI sequencer/

ZOOM RT-22360Using the Metronome (Metronome Mode) The RT-223 incorporates a metronome function that is ideal to provide a guide rhythm for practice. T

Using the Metronome (Metronome Mode)ZOOM RT-22361To use the metronome function, proceed asfollows. 1. In pattern, song, or groove play mode, press th

Using the Metronome (Metronome Mode)ZOOM RT-22362HINTIf you tap the [TEMPO] key twice, theinterval is set as a quarter note (tap tempoinput function).

ZOOM RT-22363Changing Various Settings of the RT-223 The [FUNCTION] key is used to make various settings for the RT-223. The basic steps for using the

Changing Various Settings of the RT-223ZOOM RT-22364new setting becomes effective immediately.To return to the previous setting, performthe setting p

Changing Various Settings of the RT-223ZOOM RT-22365 Setting the pattern resolution (QUANTIZE) Setting range: 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, Hi (Default:

Changing Various Settings of the RT-223ZOOM RT-22366foot. To make the setting, press the[FUNCTION] key followed by pad 8 (FOOTSW), and then press the

Changing Various Settings of the RT-223ZOOM RT-22367swing. (The values stand for percent.) This iteminfluences only the playback timing. It does notaf

ZOOM RT-22368NEXT=P02(INTRO)(VERSE A) (VERSE A) (FILL A) (VERSE B)(VERSE A) (VERSE A)NEXT=P02 NEXT=P02NEXT=P02NEXT=P02 NEXT=F06NEXT=P06Case 1 Case 2Ca

Other FunctionsZOOM RT-22369If the ENDING pattern is assigned to pad [()] andthe NEXT parameter is set to “StP”, pushing andholding the foot switch wi

ZOOM RT-223 7 OPENBATTERY:R6(SUM-3)or"AA"SIZEx4Tab Bottom view of RT-223Battery compartment coverBattery compartment IEC R6 (size AA) bat

Other FunctionsZOOM RT-22370NOTEVerify that the external MIDI equipment iscapable of sending MIDI Clock and Start/Stop/Continue messages. 2. Press th

Other FunctionsZOOM RT-22371to the appendix at the end of this manual. Checking the remaining memory capacity To display the remaining amount of fre

ZOOM RT-22372Troubleshooting Check the following items first if there seems to be a problem with the RT-223. Symptom Check Remedy No sound or very l

ZOOM RT-22373 RT-223 Appendix RT-223 Product Specifications Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz D/A Conversion 24-bit 8-times oversampling Maximum Polyphony 1

RT-223 AppendixZOOM RT-22374Reverb ModuleParameter descriptionParametersEFFECT ON/OFFHALLPRE DLY DECAY EQ H EQ L DAMP E/R MIX DR SEND BS SEND KICKDRY

RT-223 AppendixZOOM RT-22375COMP EQ ModuleParameter description[Table 1 Synchronization setting for RATE and TIME parameter ]ParametersEFFECT ON/OFF

RT-223 AppendixZOOM RT-22376COMP EQ REVERBNO. SECTION NAME Comment0COMPSTANDRDStandard compressor sound1BOTTOMStrong compression of low range2FULLRGSt

RT-223 AppendixZOOM RT-22377DRUM KIT LISTCategory NAME No.RockBASIC0REZROCK1LIVE2MODERN3ROCKET4R&BSNAPPY5ROOM6ACUSTIK7STUDIO8PUNCH9AMBIENT10VoiceB

RT-223 AppendixZOOM RT-22378BASS PROGRAM LIST DRUM PAD NOTE# LISTMIDI NOTE # LISTNo. PC# DISPLAY00,12,24,34,41,53,65,77,89,101,113,125FINGER11,13,25,3

RT-223 AppendixZOOM RT-22379INSTRUMENT LISTCategory AbsNo No.KickTIGHT0ACO-BD11ACO-BD22CLASSC13CLASSC24STD-BD15STD-BD26STD-BD37PUNCH8ATTK-BD9ANALOG110

ZOOM RT-2238Quick GuideThis Quick Guide demonstrates how to operate your RT-223, using a few representative examples. Someof the terms and concepts us

RT-223 AppendixZOOM RT-22380PRESET PATTERN LISTNo. Name DrKit BassPG BPMDemoPattern0ROCK001201HARDROK23 1 1202RnB26 5 1383POP44 0 1204FUNK19 2 1125HIP

RT-223 AppendixZOOM RT-2238184HRK 044112085HRK 0552 1 12186HRK 0624 1 13687HRK 0759 1 120SONG88HRK 1VA49 1 12089HRK 1FA49 1 12090HRK 1VB49 1 12091HRK

RT-223 AppendixZOOM RT-22382176HIP 1033 9 85177HIP 1136 7 96178HIP 1236 7 116179HIP 1331 5 148180HIP 1436 5 107181HIP 1532 3 120182HIP 1631 7 98183HIP

RT-223 AppendixZOOM RT-22383266DnB 0256 9 150267DnB 0329 9 144268DnB 0431 9 154269DnB 0536 9 154SONG270DnB 1VA56 7 150271DnB 1FA56 7 150272DnB 1VB56 7

RT-223 AppendixZOOM RT-22384358AFRO0564 0 106359AFRO0664 0 92360AFRO0764 0 116SONG361AFRO1VA60 0 107362AFRO1FA60 0 107363AFRO1VB60 0 107364AFRO1FB60 0

RT-223 AppendixZOOM RT-22385PRESET SONG PAD PARAMETERNo.0 RCK TMPPattern ROOTNext407 EP0264 AP0164 EP0264 BP0365 EF0666 AP0566 EP0666 BP0767 EF020EP09

RT-223 AppendixZOOM RT-22386 MIDI Implementation ZOOM Corporation TOKYO, JAPAN

RT-223 AppendixZOOM RT-22387 MIDI Implementation Chart [MultiTrack Rhythm Machine ] Date : 30.Nov.,2004 Mo

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Quick GuideZOOM RT-2239The backup sound provided by the RT-223 consists of a drum kit and a bass program. A drum kit is a collection of drum sounds in