Zoom AR-48 Service Manual
Aero RhythmTrak
A
Operation Manual
© 2017 ZOOM CORPORATION
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Contents
Usage and Safety Precautions .......................3
Introduction ....................................................6
Explanation of terms ......................................8
Overview
Names of parts ...............................................9
Using the A ..........................................12
The 4 Base Station areas .............................13
STEP key overview.......................................14
Ring Controller overview ..............................15
Connecting other devices ............................17
Switching modes .........................................18
Instrument overview ..................................... 19
Preparations
Turning the power on and o ....................... 20
Loading SD cards ........................................22
Character input screen use ..........................23
PATTERN mode
PATTERN mode overview ............................24
Operation overview ......................................29
Real-time pattern input ................................31
Pattern step input ........................................32
Playing back patterns ..................................34
Clearing parts of patterns ............................35
Arpeggiator ..................................................36
Clearing patterns ..........................................38
Other settings ...............................................39
Making pattern settings ...............................41
Pattern management ...................................44
Editing sounds
Sound editing overview ................................48
Editing instruments ......................................50
REC/PLAY area
REC/PLAY area overview ............................. 70
Motion sequences ........................................72
Capturing audio ...........................................74
Automatic saving .........................................78
EFFECT area
EFFECT area overview .................................79
Selecting and setting eects ........................80
Changing parameters ...................................81
Ring Controller Performance
Controlling parameters with the
Ring Controller .............................................82
System settings
Changing various settings ............................84
Outputting MIDI messages from the Base
Station ..........................................................87
Backing up data ...........................................89
SD card management ..................................91
Ring Controller settings ................................95
Updating the rmware ................................102
Troubleshooting .......................................... 104
Product specications ...............................105
Appendix
Oscillator list ...............................................106
Instrument and parameter lists .................. 11 0
Eects lists ................................................. 11 7
Arpeggiator parameter lists ........................ 11 8
Setting pad LED colors from a computer ..120
MIDI implementation charts .......................121
SONG mode
SONG mode overview .................................57
Operation overview ......................................60
Creating songs .............................................61
Song settings ...............................................65
Managing songs ...........................................67
Usage and Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
In this operation manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to
prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols
are as follows.
Something that could cause serious injury
or death
Something that could cause injury or
damage to the equipment
Other symbols used
An action that is mandatory
An action that is prohibited
Warning
Operation using an AC adapter
Never use any AC adapter other than a ZOOM AD-
14.
Do not do anything that could exceed the ratings
of outlets and other electrical wiring equipment.
Before using the equipment in a foreign country
or other region where the electrical voltage diers,
always consult with a shop that carries ZOOM
products and use the appropriate AC adapter.
Operation with batteries
Use 2 commercially-available 1.5V AA batteries
(alkaline or nickel metal hydride).
Carefully study warning indications on batteries
before use.
Always keep the battery cover closed during use.
Alterations
Do not open the case or modify the product.
Caution
Product handling
Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to the
unit.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to
enter the unit.
Operating environment
Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures.
Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat
sources.
Do not use in very high humidity or where it could
be splashed by water.
Do not use in places with frequent vibrations.
Do not use in places with much dust or sand.
AC adapter handling
When disconnecting the power plug from an out-
let, always pull on the plug itself.
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when
the unit will not be used for a long time and whenever there is lightning.
Battery handling
Install batteries with the correct +/− orientations.
Use the specied batteries.
Do not use new and old batteries together. Do not
use batteries of dierent brands or types together.
Remove the batteries when the unit will not be
used for a long time.
If a leak occurs, thoroughly wipe the battery case
and battery terminals to remove the leaked uid.
Connection cables and input/output jacks
Always turn the power OFF for all equipment be-
fore connecting any cables.
Always disconnect all connection cables and the
AC adapter before moving the unit.
Volume
Do not use at a loud volume for a long time.
Usage Precautions
Interference with other electrical equipment
In consideration of safety, the
signed to minimize its emission of electromagnetic
waves and to suppress interference from external
electromagnetic waves. However, equipment that is
very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves could result in interference
if placed nearby. If this occurs, place the
the other device farther apart.
With any type of electronic device that uses digital
control, including the
ference could cause malfunction, corrupt or destroy
data and result in other unexpected trouble. Always
use caution.
Cleaning
Use a soft cloth to clean the exterior of the unit if it
becomes dirty. If necessary, use a damp cloth that
has been wrung out well to wipe it.
If the Ring Controller surface becomes dirty, wipe it
with a soft damp cloth that does not shed bers.
Never use abrasive cleansers, wax or solvents such
as alcohol, benzene or paint thinner.
Breakdown and malfunction
If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately disconnect the AC adapter, turn the power
off and disconnect other cables. Contact the store
where you bought the unit or ZOOM service with the
following information: product model, serial number
and specic symptoms of breakdown or malfunction,
along with your name, address and telephone number.
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has been de-
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Usage and Safety Precautions
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Usage and Safety Precautions (continued)
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This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
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interference to radio or television reception, which
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and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM
Introduction
Aero RhythmTrak
following features.
A
. The
A
● Ring Controller with 16 pads and LEDs
You can input instruments by assigning dierent sounds to these 16 pads like drums or as-
signing them dierent pitches like a keyboard.
In addition, the multicolor LEDs allow you to
see instrument input status at a glance.
● 32 STEP keys on Base Station
The Base Station has 32 STEP keys especially
for step input.
By using these keys, you can quickly input sequences for the selected instrument.
● Ring Controller can be removed from
Base Station
The Ring Controller can be removed from the
Base Station to perform with it in hand. You
can now realize entertaining performances in
ways that are not possible with conventional
rhythm machines.
●
Accelerometer built into Ring Controller
You can control the arpeggiator timing, instru-
ments and eect parameters by tilting the Ring
Controller. Enjoy a new feeling of controlling
sound with your body.
● Automatic detection of grip area
The grip area setting function can prevent
misoperation when holding the Ring Controller
during performances.
The position can be set easily when holding it
in the most comfortable position.
● Ring Controller and Base Station
can be connected with Bluetooth LE
(using BTA-1 sold separately)
By using BTA-1 units (sold separately), the
Ring Controller and the Base Station can be
connected wirelessly with Bluetooth LE. Power
consumption is low, so use for long periods of
time is possible.
has the
● Use as a MIDI controller possible
The Ring Controller can be independently
used as a multifunction MIDI controller when
connected to a computer or other device by
USB. When using a BTA-1 (sold separately), it
can also be connected to a Mac or iOS device
by Bluetooth LE.
The Base Station also has a MIDI OUT jack.
By connecting it to a computer or synthesizer,
MIDI messages can be output by using the
A
sequences and operating the keys and
knobs on the Base Station.
● Built-in sound sources can be edited in
various ways
The sounds included in the
variety of adjustable parameters that increase
their expressive ranges.
Each of the sound parameters can be set
easily while checking them on the display.
In addition, each pattern can use the sounds
of up to 16 instruments (16 simultaneous
voices), allowing the creation of rich musical
pieces.
A
have a
● Over 400 PCM sound sources and 70
synthesizer oscillator types built-in
From the rich selection of sound sources, you
will be able to nd sounds that t your image
of the music you want to make.
The sounds are organized by categories so
you can nd them quickly.
● Various creation modes
Performance patterns can be created in two
ways. You can build patterns one step at a
time using the STEP keys and you can record
patterns by playing the 16 pads in real time.
Furthermore, in SONG mode, you can combine patterns to create complete songs.
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●
Use up to two eects simultaneously
You can use an effect on individual instru-
ments, as well as a master eect at the same
time. This vastly increases sound design
possibilities.
● Inputs for electronic instruments and
audio devices
You can perform while listening to the input
from a connected device and capture input
sounds to use as sound sources.
● Loading of audio les possible
You can use a computer to save WAV files
on an SD card and load them for use as
sound sources. (An SD card (not included) is
required.)
● Headphone output independent from
other outputs
The second stereo output allows you to output
a metronome just to the headphones, for
example.
Introduction
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Explanation of terms
Pattern
Explanation of terms
This is a short musical part of several bars.
Patterns are made of sequences (performance
information) and oscillators (sounds). You can
also save parameters controlled by the Ring
Controller, quantization and other settings for
each pattern separately.
A
The
variety of musical genres.
has preset patterns that cover a
Song
This is a combination of multiple patterns that
form a single musical piece.
Step
A step is the length of the shortest notes that
can be input to a sequence.
Steps are usually one 16th of a bar, so you can
set sounds to occur in 16th note intervals. This
length can be changed in the settings.
Sequence
A sequence is performance data that records
the timing when various sounds are played.
With the
step at a time and record sequences by playing the pads in real time.
A
you can input sequences one
Instrument
These are the smallest elements of sounds. A
variety of sound sources, including drum sets,
percussion instruments, basses and synthesizers, are already prepared for use.
You can also use WAV files saved on an SD
card by a computer as instruments.
In addition to selecting sounds, various settings are available in each instrument. These
include envelopes with attack and sustain
times, lters and eects.
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Overview
Names of parts
Overview
Base Station
■
Top
SOUND area
SCALE button
PAD button
Display
Sound parameter
knob 2
Sound parameter
Selection encoder
knob 1
NEW button
COPY button
Effect ON button
Effect type knob
Effect parameter
knob 1
Effect parameter
knob 2
EFFECT area
STEP button
BAR 1-2 button
BAR 3-4 button
LAST STEP button
FUNCTION button
SEQUENCE area
PATTERN button
SONG button
Display
SWING knob
TEMPO knob
TAP button
Selection encoder
POWER button
RENAME button
ERASE button
VOLUME knob
REC button
PLAY/PAUSE button
STOP button
CLEAR button
AUTO SAVE button
MOTION SEQUENCE
button
AUDIO CAPTURE
button
REC/PLAY area
Names of parts
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Names of parts (continued)
Overview Names of parts
■
Back
■
Front
Power
connector
BTA-1
connector
MIDI OUT
jack
SD card
slot
OUTPUT
jacks
Ring Controller
connection port
AUDIO INPUT
jack
Headphone
jack
USB
port
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Ring Controller
(Side)
BTA-1
connector
GRIP button
POWER LED BATT LED
(Side)
Power button
Touchpads
Overview
Names of parts
PAD/SCALE button
PLAY/PAUSE button
EFFECT
button
SOLO button
MUTE button
SPLIT
button
ARPEGGIATOR button
(Side)
USB port
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Using the A
Overview
The A consists of a Base Station and a Ring Controller.
Ring Controller
Using the
Base Station
A
With the Base Station, you can create and save patterns, songs and other musical pieces, as well as
edit tones, for example. Use the Ring Controller for input when creating music.
Since the Ring Controller can be detached from the Base Station, you can hold it in your hand and
play it like an instrument. You can also connect it by USB or Bluetooth LE to a Mac computer or iOS
device and use it as a MIDI controller. (→ P. 96)
NOTE
BTA-1 units (sold separately) are necessary to connect by Bluetooth LE.
The Ring Controller has 16 pads with multicolor LEDs. The Base Station also has 32 STEP keys, so
you can quickly create patterns and songs. Arranging the STEP keys in a ring, instead of the usual
straight lines, enables conrmation and operation of all steps in a compact form.
1 2 3
…
31
32
30
…
1
30 31 32
…
2
3
…
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The 4 Base Station areas
The Base Station is divided into four areas according to use.
Overview
SOUND
area
EFFECT
area
SOUND area: Use to control the parameters of instruments assigned to pads. Parameters related to
the instrument are shown on the display.
SEQUENCE area: Use to set the tempo and other sequence parameters. The display shows pattern
and song names.
REC/PLAY area: Use to control sequences, including playback and recording.
EFFECT area: Use to control eects applied to output.
SEQUENCE
area
REC/PLAY
area
The 4 Base Station areas
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STEP key overview
Overview STEP key overview
The Base Station has 32 STEP keys that can be used to input sequences, for example.
You can input instruments one step at a time to create patterns.
Sequence steps
1
2 3
… …
30 31 32
…
30
31
32
1
2
3
…
Playback position
During playback of a pattern or song, for example, the STEP key LEDs light green at the step currently
playing.
Playback position
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Ring Controller overview
The A Ring Controller surface has 16 pressure-sensitive touchpads.
Using these pads, you can input and edit patterns and songs and perform in real-time, for example.
Overview
Pressure-sensitive
touchpads with
multicolor LED indicators
Assignment of functions
Various functions are assigned to the Ring Con-
troller pads according to the operation status
and mode.
Example: In PATTERN mode and PAD layout,
you can play the instruments assigned to pads
in real-time by tapping them.
Instrument
Touchpad locations
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Example: In SONG mode, dierent patterns can
be assigned to each pad, allowing you to tap the
pads to change and play back patterns
Pattern
Ring Controller overview
Example: In PATTERN mode and SCALE layout,
you can play the Ring Controller like a keyboard
with each pad having a dierent pitch.
Scale
HINT
Since input procedures dier for each mode,
see the explanation pages for each operation
for details.
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Ring Controller overview (continued)
Overview Ring Controller overview
Grip area
Accelerometer
You can set a grip area that does not respond
to touch in order to prevent pads from being
pressed unintentionally when using the Ring
Controller separately from the Base Station. You
can set the grip area range as you like.
For details about how to set this, see "Grip area
setting" (→ P. 98).
Using the accelerometer built into the Ring Con-
troller, you can control arpeggiator timing, instru-
ments and eect parameters by tilting it.
See “Controlling parameters with the Ring Con-
troller” for details (→ P. 82).
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Connecting other devices
Mixer, audio system or
Audio source
for capture
AUDIO INPUT MIDI OUT
other playback device
OUTPUT
Overview
Connecting other devices
Sound module,
synthesizer or other
MIDI device
DC IN
AC adapter
Headphones
A
Computer
(USB connection)
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Switching modes
Overview Switching modes
With the A, you can create patterns and
combine multiple patterns to create songs.
The A has two main modes for creating
music . By switching between these modes, you
can alternate between creating patterns and
creating songs.
Use PATTERN mode to create patterns.
The two ways to input patterns are real-time
input and step input.
· Real-time input: Record a performance as a
pattern by playing the pads in real-time.
· Step input: Record instrument sounds one
step at a time to create patterns.
Use SONG mode to create songs.
· In SONG mode, create songs by playing and
changing patterns in real-time and recording
the results.
PATTERN mode
Create and record patterns
Realtime input
Play in real time and
record patterns
Combine created patterns into songs
Step input
Input step by step to
create patterns
SONG mode
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layout
Instrument overview
The A can use up to 16 sound sources in a single pattern. Each of these is called an instrument
and produces sound from waveform data, such as a drum hit, from a WAV le loaded from an SD
card, or from the built-in synthesizer. In addition to its sound (oscillator), each instrument has various
settings. These include envelopes with attack and sustain times, lters, eects and pad colors.
Instruments are assigned numbers from 1 to 16. In PATTERN mode, you can edit the sound and
sequence for the instrument selected by number.
Overview
Changing the Ring Controller layout
The A Ring Controller has the two following layouts. Press W and X to switch between
them. Up to 16 sounds can be generated simultaneously in either layout.
Various instruments can be assigned to the 16 pads and used to perform.
PAD layout
SCALE layout
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14
13
Instrument No.
12
11
10
This layout is especially useful for playing drum sets, but other instruments can
also be assigned in the same way.
The note (pitch) that sounds when a pad is played in PAD layout is C4.
Play one instrument with a musical scale, using the pads like a keyboard.
The pads become like a keyboard in a musical scale order. The Ring Controller
LEDs light with a pale color for white keyboard keys and a dark color for black
keyboard keys. The scale can also be set to major or minor, for example.
This is useful for playing instruments that produce scaled pitches, but it can also
be used to play snares and other percussion instruments.
PAD layout
16
Selected
instrument
9
1
2
3
4
5
W
6
7
8
X
Switch
C#
C
B
A#
SCALE layout
D#
D
Note
A
G#
C
C#
F#
G
C1
D
C2
D#
E
C3
F
Selected
instrument
Instrument overview
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Preparations Turning the power on and o
Preparations
Turning the power on and o
Base Station power
1. Connect the included AC adapter
to the Base Station.
2. Press and hold p on the
Base Station.
The Base Station software version
appears on the screen.
3. Press and hold p to turn the
power OFF.
HINT
When the Ring Controller is connected to the
Base Station by USB, turning the Base Station
power ON/OFF will also turn the Ring Control-
ler ON/OFF.
Ring Controller power
■
When connected by USB
When the Ring Controller is connected to the
Base Station or a computer by USB, it will
automatically turn on and operate on USB bus
power.
When operating on USB bus power, the Ring
Controller POWER LED will light red, and W
will be disabled.
■
When using a BTA-1 and connected
by Bluetooth LE
If BTA-1 (sold separately) units have been
installed in the Base Station and Ring Controller
and they are connected by Bluetooth LE, the
Ring Controller will be powered by AA batteries.
In this case, the Ring Controller BATT LED will
light and W will be enabled.
HINT
• Press W to show the Ring Controller
remaining battery charge on the SOUND
display.
• Even if a BTA-1 is installed, it will operate
on USB bus power if connected by a USB
cable.
NOTE
Use the AC adapter to power the
when it is connected to a computer or other
device by USB.
A even
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Turning the power on and o (continued)
■
Turning the Ring Controller on
1. Press W for at least 2
seconds.
This turns on the Ring Controller.
Preparations
Ring Controller underside
Remove
■
Turning the Ring Controller o
1. Press W for at least 2
seconds.
HINT
• When connected to the Base Station by
Bluetooth LE, turning o the Ring Controller
will also turn o the Base Station.
• When operating on AA batteries, the BATT
LED will blink when the remaining battery
charge is less than 10%.
■
Changing the Ring Controller
batteries
The Ring Controller can be powered by two AA
batteries.
1. Turn the Ring Controller o.
2. Unlock and remove the battery
Unlock
Turning the power on and o
3. Install the batteries.
Be sure to orient the batteries correctly.
4. Replace and lock the battery
compartment covers.
NOTE
Always replace both batteries at the same time
with new batteries.
compartment covers.
The Ring Controller has battery compart-
ment covers in two places.
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Preparations Loading SD cards
Loading SD cards
■
Loading and removing SD cards
1. Turn the power o.
2. Open the SD card slot cover on the
Base Station.
3. Insert the SD card into the slot.
To eject an SD card:
Push the card further into the slot and
then pull it out.
NOTE
• If no SD card is loaded in the
tured data cannot be saved and patterns and
songs that are created cannot be backed up.
• When inserting an SD card, be sure to insert
the correct end with the top side up as
shown.
• Before using SD cards that have just been
purchased or that have been formatted on
a computer, they must be formatted by the
A.
• SD card formatting instructions (→ P. 91)
A, cap-
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Character input screen use
■
Changing characters
Preparations
4. To end editing, turn H to select
1. Turn H to underline the charac-
ter to change.
2. Press h to conrm the character
to change.
3. Turn H to change the character,
and press
HINT
Select "INS" to insert a space at that position
and move that character and all those follow-
ing one to the right. This cannot be used if
there are already 16 characters
Select "DEL" to delete that character and
move all those following one to the left.
h to conrm it.
OK, and press
HINT
• The following characters can be used.
(space) ! # & ' ( ) + , - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; =
@ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z [ ] ^ _ ` a b c d e f g h i j k l m n
o p q r s t u v w x y z { } ~
• Some characters might not be usable
depending on the item being input.
h.
Character input screen use
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PATTERN mode PATTERN mode overview
PATTERN mode
PATTERN mode overview
Use PATTERN mode to create patterns.
You can input patterns in two ways: real-time input and step input.
Real-time input
You can tap pads to perform as you like. You can also record performances in real-time to create
patterns.
With this input method, each pad on the Ring Controller corresponds to a single instrument (PAD
layout) or note (SCALE layout). (→ P. 19)
PAD layout SCALE layout
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
D#
D
C#
C
B
A#
A
G#
HINT
In PAD layout, the note (pitch) C4 is output when a pad is played.
C
C#
G
C1
D
C2
D#
E
C3
F
F#
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PATTERN mode overview (continued)
Creating patterns in PAD layout
After starting real-time input, tap pads for an instrument to input it.
The pattern will start loop playback, and you can overdub as many times as you like.
PATTERN mode
Bar 1 Bar 2
Instrument 1
16
15
1
Instrument 2
Instrument 3
…
Instrument 16
Realtime input (loop playback)
Creating patterns in SCALE layout
After selecting an instrument, start real-time input and tap pads to input their notes.
The pattern will start loop playback. When set to polyphonic, you can also input chords.
Scales can be used to input every instrument numbered 1–16.
Bar 1 Bar 2
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
…
G
F#
Realtime input (loop playback)
Instruments
2
3
…
Notes
C
C#
D
PATTERN mode overview
…
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PATTERN mode PATTERN mode overview
PATTERN mode overview (continued)
Step input
With STEP input, you can create patterns by inputting them one step at a time.
Using this input method, each 0 step key on the Base Station corresponds to one step.
31
32
30
29
…
Step
Bar 1 Bar 2
Instrument
……
1 2 3 …
…
30 31 32
Since the Base Station is divided into 32 steps, you can input two musical bars at a time (when the
smallest step is a 16th note).
Bar 2
Bar 1
Bar 2
Step
1
2
3
4
…
…
Instrument
…
Bar 1 Bar 2
Bar 1
If the pattern is longer than two bars, the Base Station display will switch every two bars (when the
smallest step is a 16th note).
…
Instrument
…
Bar 1 Bar 2
Bar 3 Bar 4
Press a Ring Controller pad, to show the sequence for that instrument on the 0 step keys.
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Press a 0 to brightly light the pads on the Ring Controller for the instruments recorded at that step
and play those instrument sounds.
Press a 0 during playback to start the sequence from that position.
Creating patterns in PAD layout
The Ring Controller pads correspond to dierent instruments. While pressing a pad that corresponds
to an instrument, use the Base Station 0 keys to input the sequence for that instrument.
This method allows you to quickly switch between and input multiple instruments.
16
15
1
2
3
…
While pressing a pad for an instrument… …set its steps
Creating patterns in SCALE layout
The pads on the Ring Controller correspond to notes in a scale. While pressing 0 for the step to
input, tap pads to input notes.
This method allows you to easily input cords.
PATTERN mode
PATTERN mode overview
Press and hold
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G
F#
…
C
C#
D
…
…set the pitchWhile pressing the key for the step to input…
PATTERN mode PATTERN mode overview
PATTERN mode overview (continued)
Screen overview
SOUND display SEQUENCE display
Number of currently
selected instrument
Name of currently
selected instrument
Parameter 1
Pattern number
Currently playing bar
Parameter 2 Pattern name
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Operation overview
Enter PATTERN mode
Press Y to enter PATTERN mode.
PATTERN mode
Select a pattern
Turn H in the SEQUENCE area to select the pattern number.
Conrm the instruments
Tap the pads on the Ring Controller if you want to listen to
the sounds of the input instruments.
When a pad is tapped, its instrument becomes "selected"
and it lights white. The name and parameters of the instru-
ment are shown on the SOUND display.
Press
X to change the Ring Controller to SCALE layout.
HINT
By pressing
Y as you tap a pad, you can select its instrument without playing its sound.
1 Start real-time input
Press R to enter standby, and press P
to start real-time input.
In PAD layout, tap the pads of instruments
to input them in time with the pattern that
is playing back in a loop.
In SCALE layout, tap the pads of notes to
input them in time with the pattern that is
playing back in a loop.
Instruments
16
15
1
2
3
…
Notes
G
F#
…
C
C#
D
…
While pressing a pad that corresponds
to the instrument to input, press the 0
keys to edit the sequence for that instru-
ment.
In addition, you can tap pads while press-
ing a
0 key to input instruments (in PAD
layout) or notes (in SCALE layout) to input
them at that step.
Instruments
16
15
2 Start step input
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1
2
3
…
…
Steps
31
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Operation overview
1
2
3
…
4
End real-time input
Press S to end real-time input.
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PATTERN mode Operation overview
Operation overview (continued)
Preparations
■
Enter the mode
1. Press Y.
■
Select a pattern
Select a pattern to use for input.
1. Turn H in the SEQUENCE area
to select the pattern.
The name of the selected pattern
appears on the SEQUENCE display.
HINT
• If a pattern is in the middle of playing back,
the pattern will change after the current pat-
tern plays back. The name of the pattern will
blink until it changes.
• Press
y to create a new empty pat-
tern. (→ P. 47)
■
Select an instrument
Use the Ring Controller pads to select
instruments.
1.
CONTROLLER
instrument to be input.
Tap the pad for the
2. Press h in the SOUND area,
and turn
H to select the instru-
3. Use ! and " to adjust sound
parameters.
HINT
• Editing sounds (→ P. 48)
• One pattern can use up to 16 instruments.
■
Set the tempo
1. Turn
HINT
You can also press
desired tempo to set it (in quarter notes).
■
Set the pattern length
You can change the pattern length. This can be
set between 1 and 4 bars.
When making a pattern longer, you can also
copy the sequence you have already input to the
lengthened part.
When a pattern is shortened, the already input
sequence will not be cleared.
T
.
The tempo can be set from 40.0–250.0
BPM in 0.1BPM increments.
a repeatedly at the
1. While pressing F, press
0-9 (LEN:1) – 0-12 (LEN:4).
The length in bars is set according to the
0 pressed.
Press
0-9 (LEN:1) to set it to 1 bar.
Press 0-12 (LEN:4) to set it to 4 bars.
ment sound parameter that you
want to edit.
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