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Aero RhythmTrak
A
Quick Manual
© 2016 ZOOM CORPORATION
Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.
The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp)
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Safety Precautions
In this Quick 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. The use of other than the specied type could
damage the unit and pose a safety hazard.
Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that
supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter.
Operation using the rechargeable battery
Always use a ZOOM BT-04 rechargeable battery. 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 when- ever there is lightning.
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
A
has been de- 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 power- ful electromagnetic waves could result in interference if placed nearby. If this occurs, place the
A
and the other device farther apart. With any type of electronic device that uses digital control, including the
A
, electromagnetic inter- 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, imme- diately 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 specic symptoms of breakdown or malfunction,
along with your name, address and telephone num- ber.
Usage and Safety Precautions
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Copyrights
• Windows
®
, Windows® 10, Windows® 8 and Win-
dows
®
7 are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft
®
Corporation.
• Mac, Mac OS, iPad and iOS are trademarks or reg- istered trademarks of Apple Inc.
• Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the US and other countries.
• The SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks.
• Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered
trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used un- der license by ZOOM CORPORATION.
• MIDI is a registered trademark of the Association of Musical Electronics Industry (AMEI).
• Other product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are the property of their respective companies.
Note: All trademarks and registered trademarks in this doc-
ument are for identification purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners.
Recording from copyrighted sources, including CDs, records, tapes, live performances, video works and broadcasts, without permission of the copyright holder for any purpose other than personal use is prohibited by law. ZOOM CORPORATION will not assume any responsibility re- lated to infringements of copyrights.
For optimal performance
The
A
uses Bluetooth LE wireless communica- tion for communication between the Ring Controller and the Base Station. Communication at up to 10 meters is possible in an unobstructed indoor space. If interference from electromagnetic waves or other causes prevent good communication, try the follow- ing.
• Bring the Ring Controller and the Base Station clos-
er together.
• Move any obstacles between the Ring Controller
and the Base Station.
• Stop unnecessary 2.4GHz transmissions or move
interfering devices (including the following) further away.
• WiFi access points
• Smartphones and other devices that use WiFi
• Microwave ovens
• Audio monitors, lighting controllers and other de-
vices that communicate at 2.4GHz
Warnings and requests regarding safe
battery use
Carefully read the following warnings in order to
avoid serious injuries, burns, res and other problems
caused by leaking, heat generation, combustion, rup- ture or accidental swallowing.
DANGER
Do not charge the lithium-ion battery (BT-04) in any
way other than using the
A
and an AD-14.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Do not disassemble the battery, put it in fire, or
heat it in a microwave or conventional oven.
Do not leave the battery near a re, in strong sun-
light, inside a vehicle that has become hot or in similar conditions. Do not recharge in conditions like these.
Do not carry or store the battery with coins, hair-
pins or other metal objects.
Do not allow the battery to be wet by any liquid,
including water, seawater, milk, soft drinks or soapy water. Do not charge or use a battery that is wet.
Warning
Do not hit the battery with a hammer or other ob-
ject. Do not step on it or drop it. Do not otherwise impact or apply force to the battery.
Do not use the battery if it becomes deformed or
damaged.
Do not remove or damage the outer seal. Never
use a battery that has had all or part of its outer seal removed or a battery that has been torn.
Recycling request
Please recycle batteries to help con- serve resources. When discarding used batteries, always cover their terminals and follow all laws and regulations that are applicable to the location.
Usage and Safety Precautions (continued)
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FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.)
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 protec- tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in- stalled and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in- stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment o
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re- ceiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equip- ment (Applicable in European countries with separate collection systems)
Prod ucts and batteries that ha ve b een marke d with the symbol of a crossed-out wheeled waste bin must not be disposed of with household waste. Old electrical/electronic equip- ment and batteries should be recycled at facilities that are able to process them and their byproducts. Contact the local government for information about nearby recycling facilities. Conducting recycling and waste disposal
properly helps conserve re- sources and prevents harmful impacts on human health and the environment.
The contents of this document and the specications of
the product could be changed without notice.
Declaration of Conformity
For EU Countries
For U.S.A. and CANADA
This devi ce compli es with par t 15 of the F CC Rules and Industr y Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure lim its set forth for a n uncont rolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC r adi o frequen cy (RF) Exp osure ru les. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
For CANADA
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout br ouillag e rad ioélect rique subi, mê me si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Ce t équi pement est con forme aux lim ites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et respecte les règles d’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (R F) CNR-102 de l’IC. Ce t équ ipement émet une énergie RF très faible qui est considérée conforme sans évaluation du débit d’absorption spécifique (DAS).
Label is located at the bottom of the unit.
Usage and Safety Precautions (continued)
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Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM Aero RhythmTrak
A
. The
A
has the
following features.
● Loop-shaped controller
The loop-shaped Ring Controller makes input- ting loop sequences intuitive.
● Ring Controller with 3 rows of 32 pads and 5 rows of 32 LEDs
During step input, you can use the 3 rows of pads to input 3 instruments at the same time. In addition, the multicolor LEDs allow you to
see the input status of up to ve instruments
at a glance. Furthermore, each pad row can be used sep- arately for real-time input, allowing diverse performance options.
● 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.
●
Accele ro m eter b uilt i nto th e Ring
Controller
You can control eect parameters by tilting the
Ring Controller. Enjoy a new feeling of con- trolling sound with your body.
● Automatic detection of the 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.
● The Ring Controller and Base Station connect with Bluetooth LE
The Ring Controller and Base Station connect wirelessly using Bluetooth LE. Power con- sumption is low, so use for long periods of time is possible. In addition, the Ring Controller can be inde- pendently connected to Mac computers and iOS devices to be used as a multifunction MIDI controller.
● Built-in sound sources can be edited
in various ways
The sounds included in the
A
have various setting parameters that increase their tonal ranges. Each of the sound parameters can be set easily on an icon-based editor screen. In addition, each kit can use the sounds of up to 33 instruments (16 simultaneous voices), allowing the creation of rich musical pieces.
● More than 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
Create music using different modes for dif- ferent purposes. Build patterns one step at a time in STEP mode. Perform patterns in INST mode. Arrange patterns you have made into complete pieces of music in SONG mode. Assign captured audio to pads and perform with them in LOOPER mode.
●
Use up to ve eects simultaneously
You ca n u se a n i ns er t e ff ec t o n i nd iv id ual in -
struments, as well as global lter, delay, reverb
and master effects 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 loops.
● Loading of audio les possible
You can use a computer to save WAV les on
an SD card and load them for use as loops. (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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Pattern
This is a short musical part of several bars. The
A
has preset patterns that cover a
variety of musical genres.
Song
This is a combination of multiple patterns that form a single musical piece.
Step
These are the smallest parts of patterns. Input sounds in steps when inputting a sequence.
Sequence
A sequence combines the data for the various scales and tones used for the sounds in the melodies and rhythms in the patterns.
Kit
This is a set of sounds, which can include drum sets, percussion instruments, basses and synthesizers, for example. By changing the kit, you can easily use sounds that suit
dierent musical genres and applications. The
A
has preset kits organized by genre.
Explanation of terms
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Base Station
■
Top
Overview
TEMPO button
MIXER button
HOLD button
MENU button
SELECT knob
KIT button
EDIT button
CAPTURE button
Ring Controller charging connectorLCD screen
Right and left buttons
INPUT volume
Parameter
knobs 1–3
OUTPUT volume
POWER button
Headphone
volume
STEP
MODE
buttons
INST
SONG
LOOPER
CLEAR
button
STOP
button
PLAY/PAUSE
button
REC
button
MASTER FX
EFFECT buttons
REVERB
DELAY
FILTER
Names of parts
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INPUT
jack
Headphone
jack
SD card slot
USB jack
External power jack
OUTPUT jack
■
Left side
■
Right side
Names of parts (continued)
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Ring Controller
SETUP button
Charging connector
GRIP button
POWER button STOP button
Pads
(Side) PLAY/PAUSE button REC button
(Bottom) DELAY button FILTER button
(Bottom)
MASTER FX button
REVERB button
(Side) button button
HINT
• You can use the Ring Controller buttons for the same operations as the Base Station buttons.
• The Ring Controller U corresponds to the Base Station e.
Names of parts (continued)
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The A consists of a Base Station and a Ring Controller.
Ring Controller
Base Station
With the Base Station, you can edit tones, create songs and save them, for example. Use the Ring
Controller for input when creating songs.
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 wirelessly to a Mac computer or iOS device and use
it as a MIDI controller.
The Ring Controller includes an LED matrix with 5 rows of 32 blocks (3 rows with pads and 2 rows for
display only). Placing a two-dimensional matrix on the surface of a three-dimensional hoop enables
conrmation and operation of all steps in a compact form.
1
A B C
D
E
A
32
2313
30 31 32
…
…
…
…
1
2
3
E
B
C
D
Using the A
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The A Controller surface has 5 ring-shaped areas. The top, side and bottom rings each have 32
pressure-sensitive pads.
Using these pads, you can input and edit songs and perform in real-time, for example.
Top ring
Pressure-sensitive pads for input
Pad locations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Bottom inner ring
LED indicators
(no input)
Top inner ring
LED indicators
(no input)
Bottom ring
Pressure-sensitive
pads for input
Side ring
Pressure-sensitive pads for input
Assignment of functions
Various functions are assigned to the Ring Controller rings and pads according to the operation status
and mode.
Example: In STEP mode PAD layout, the rings display 5 dierent instrument sequences (3 when set to
Guideline display), and each pad and indicator corresponds to a step between 1 and 32.
Step
Instrument
Example: In INST mode PAD layout, each pad controls 1 of 32 instruments with each ring assigned to
a dierent parameter setting.
Instrument
Ring parameters
HINT
Since input procedures differ for each mode, see the explanation pages for each operation for
details.
Ring Controller overview
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Grip area
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. The
grip area can be set automatically by holding the Ring Controller after pressing g .
Playback position
During playback of a pattern or song, for exam-
ple, the LEDs of the top and bottom inner rings
light green at the step currently playing.
In addition, in INST mode and during other real-
time input, the LEDs light red.
Guideline
In STEP mode, the LEDs of the top and bottom
inner rings can be set to light for each beat to
assist in step recording.
S e e th e O p e r a t i o n Ma n u a l fo r se tt in g
instructions.
1
beat
Lights
For 16 beats
Ring Controller overview (continued)
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INPUT
Audio source for
capturing recordings
Headphones
AC adapter
OUTPUT
Mixer, audio system or
other playback equipment
Computer
(USB connection)
A
Connecting other devices
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With the A, you can create patterns and
combine multiple patterns to create songs.
Editing with the A mainly uses the follow-
ing four modes. By switching between these
modes, you can alternate between creating pat-
terns and creating songs.
The two modes for creating patterns are STEP
and INST.
· In STEP mode, you can record instrument
sounds one step at a time to create patterns.
· I n IN S T mo de , an d yo u ca n rec ord a
performance as a pattern by playing the pads
in real-time.
Use SONG and LOOPER modes to create
songs.
· In SONG mode, create songs by playing and
changing patterns in real-time and recording
the results.
· In LOOPER mode, use audio data captured
from the input of devices connected to the
INPUT jacks, patterns and songs, as well as
WAV les loaded from SD cards, for example,
as materials to build loop sequences and
create songs.
Pattern creation
Create and save patterns
Song creation
Combine patterns and other sources to create songs
STEP mode
Create patterns by inputting one step at a time
INST mode
Record patterns by playing in real time
SONG mode
Combine patterns that have already been made to create songs
LOOPER mode
Create songs using loops from other songs, captured external input and PCM audio files
Switching modes
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The A can use up to 33 sound sources in a single kit. Each of these is called an instrument and
produces sound from waveform data, such as a drum hit, or from the built-in synthesizer. You can
choose from hundreds of types of sounds and assign ones you like to each instrument.
In STEP or INST mode, press E to switch between the two following types of instrument layouts. Up
to 16 sounds can be generated simultaneously in either layout.
PAD layout
In this mode, you can assign dierent instruments to as many as 32 pads and play
them. In addition to being useful for playing drums, you can also assign the synthe-
sizer to instruments.
KEY layout
Use this mode to use a musical scale to play one instrument. The pads become like
a keyboard in a musical scale order. The Ring Controller LEDs light white for white
keyboard keys and blue for black keyboard keys.
The scale can also be set to major or minor, for example. This is useful for playing
synthesizer parts, but can also be used to play snares and other percussion instru-
ments with a musical scale.
Assignments of instruments to the Ring Controller are dierent for STEP and INST modes as well as
for PAD and KEY layouts.
Instrument No.
Instrument
No.
INST modeSTEP mode
PAD layoutKEY layout
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Note
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
… …
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Note
(Using chromatic scale)
(Same notes assigned to side and bottom rings)
… …
C
D
E F
C# D#
F#
G
A
B
F#
G# A#
Instrument overview
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Base Station power
1.
Connect the included AC adapter
to the Base Station.
2.
Press and hold p on the Base
Station.
3.
Press and hold p to turn the
power OFF.
HINT
When the Ring Controller is asleep and con-
nected to the Base Station, turning the Base
Station power ON/OFF will also turn the Ring
Controller ON/OFF.
NOTE
Use the AC adapter to power the A
even when it is connected to a computer or
other device by USB.
Ring Controller power
■
Charging the Ring Controller
1.
Place the Ring Controller on the
Base Station.
Align their charging connectors before
placement.
Charging will start and the Ring Control- ler p LED will light.
Charging
(Power o or asleep)
Red
Charging during use Orange
Using battery (Remaining battery charge at least 12%)
Green
Using battery (Remaining battery charge less than 12%)
Blinking
green
HINT
Even when the Base Station is OFF, if it is con-
nected to a power supply, it can recharge the
Ring Controller.
Preparations
Turning the power on and o
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■
Putting the Ring Controller to sleep
When the Ring Controller is charging, the power
will not turn OFF. Instead, it will go to sleep.
1.
CONTROLLER
Press and hold
p
.
2.
CONTROLLER
Press and hold
p
to wake it from sleep.
HINT
When asleep, the Ring Controller p
LED will light red (charging) or blink red (not
charging).
■
Turn the Ring Controller OFF
To turn the Ring Controller OFF, follow these
steps when it is not charging.
1.
CONTROLLER
Press and hold
p
for at least 7 seconds
when not charging.
2.
CONTROLLER
Press and hold
p
to turn the power on.
NOTE
• When the power is OFF, the p LED
becomes unlit.
• Even if the power is OFF, the Ring Controller
will automatically enter sleep mode when
charging starts.
Turning the power on and o (continued)
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■
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 A, cap-
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. See the Operation Manual for for-
matting procedures.
Loading SD cards
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You can tap pads to perform as you like. You can also record performances in real-time to create
patterns.
In this mode, each pad around the Ring Controller corresponds to a single instrument (PAD layout) or
note (KEY layout).
1
2
3
…
…
30
31
32
Instrument 1 Instrument 2 Instrument 3 Instrument 4 Instrument 5
…
Instrument 31 Instrument 32
Instrument
Note
PAD layout KEY layout
The same notes are assigned to the side and bottom rings
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
… …
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C#
D#
F#
G#
A#
Dierent parameter settings are assigned to top, side and bottom rings, so they can be used for dier-
ent tones.
Same instrument
Different
parameters
Pattern creation 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.
Instrument 1
1
31
2
32
3
…
Bar 1 Bar 2
Instrument 2
Instrument 3
…
Instrument
Real-time input (loop playback)
Instrument 32
INST mode
INST mode overview
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Pattern creation in KEY layout:
After starting real-time input, tap pads for notes to input them. The pattern will start loop playback,
and you can overdub as many times as you like (when set to polyphonic).
D
C
F#
C#
G
D
…
…
Bar1 Bar2
C#
C
Notes
Real-time input (loop playback)
……
Operation procedure
Enter INST mode
Press X to enter INST mode.
Select a pattern
Use u to select a pattern number.
Select a sound set
Press K, and use e to select a sound set (kit) that suits
the pattern being made.
You can press D to edit the sounds.
Check the instruments
Play the pads to listen to the sounds of the input instruments. The inner ring LED lights for the last tapped pad, and the name of the instrument and its parameters appear on the display.
To use KEY layout for input, press E to
change the mode.
You can also use e to check the instruments.
INST mode overview (continued)
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Start input
Press R to enter standby, and press P to start real-time input.
Start real-time input
In PAD layout:
Tap the pads of the instrument to input it in time with the looping pattern that is playing back.
In KEY layout:
Tap the pads of notes to input them in time with the looping pattern that is playing back.
End input
Press S to end real-time input.
1
31
2
32
3
…
Bar 1 Bar 2
Instrument
Input in real time
Instrument 32
Instrument 1 Instrument 2 Instrument 3
…
D
C
F#
C#
G
D
…
…
Bar 1 Bar 2
C#
C
Notes
……
Operation procedure (continued)
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In STEP mode, you can create patterns by inputting them one step at a time.
In this mode, each pad around the Ring Controller corresponds to a single sequential step.
Instrument
Step
Step
Bar 1 Bar 2
1
2
3
…
1 2 3 …
……3030313132
32
……
Since the Ring Controller rings are divided into 32 steps, you can input up to two musical bars (1) at a
time (when the smallest step is a 16th note).
…
Bar 1
1
1 Input first instrument
Bar 1
Bar 2
Bar 2
Instrument
…
STEP mode
STEP mode overview
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In PAD layout:
The 5 rings (3 when set to Guideline display) on the Ring Controller each show a dierent instrument.
You can use e to change which instruments are shown by which rings (2).
Since multiple instruments can be shown by the Ring Controller, you can check instruments that have already been input as you input the next instrument (3).
Bar 1
3
2 Change display
Move the instrument input first to the side ring
3 Input next instrument
Bar 2
…
Instrument
…
2
Instrument display
In KEY layout:
e to select the note to input.
Change notes
Note display
STEP mode overview (continued)
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Enter STEP mode
Press W to enter STEP mode.
Select a pattern
Use u to select a pattern number.
Select a sound set
Press K, and use e to select a sound set (kit)
that suits the pattern being made.
You can press D to edit the sounds.
Select the instrument to input
Use e to select the instrument to use for input from the 32 instruments. That instrument
moves to the top ring of the Ring Controller.
2 The instrument color shown on the ring moves 1 Use e to select the input instrument
To use KEY layout for input, press E to change the mode.
Step input
Tap pads to input the sound at those points.
Instrument
Bar 1
Bar 1
Bar 2
Bar 2
After nishing, switch to a dierent instrument
Operation procedure
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In SONG mode, you can combine multiple patterns that you have created into one complete song.
Playback order →
…
Song
Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C …
From all the patterns, a range of 96 patterns is assigned to the pads (32 each on top, side and bottom
rings). You can press u to change the assigned range in ring units. Playing a pad starts playback of its
assigned pattern.
65 66
…
97 98
…
95 96
Pattern
1 2 …
31 32 33 34…63 64
Top ring: Patterns 1–32
Side ring: Patterns 33–64
Bottom ring: Patterns 65–96
After completing preparation, start real-time input and tap pads to play their patterns.
Song
1
31
2
32
3
…
Patterns
Real-time input
Pattern 1
SONG mode
SONG mode overview
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Enter SONG mode
Press Y to enter SONG mode.
Select a song
Press M to open the song sequence list, and use e and E to select a song
Select a pattern to play
Tap a pad or use e to change the selected pattern and select the pattern to play.
Start input
Press R to start real-time input.
Create a song
Tap pads for patterns to play them and add them to the song in real time.
End input
Press S to end song input.
Song
Realtime recording
Operation procedure
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The A can capture (record) audio it is playing back and audio input through its INPUT jacks in
every mode.
The contents of WAV les saved on an SD card can also be added as captured materials.
You can use captured audio in LOOPER mode.
Capture external input
Capture output audio
Add audio files
Patterns, songs, looper sequences
HINT
Up to 96 captured recordings can be added.
NOTE
Captured audio data is saved on the SD card. Be aware that you will not be able to use the captured
recordings if you remove the SD card or replace it with a dierent SD card.
Capturing audio (recording)
Capture overview
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Play the material to capture
Play a pattern or song, for example, that you want to use as a captured recording.
You can also capture audio sources input through the INPUT jacks, and load audio les saved
on SD cards.
Start capturing
Press c to start capturing.
Stop capturing
Press c again to stop capturing.
On the setting screen that appears after
capturing stops, you can set the range used by
the looper, for example.
Save
Press M to save the captured audio.
Set the name and number of the captured audio
on the screen that appears.
External input
Audio files
Play patterns, songs, etc.
Operation procedure
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In LOOPER mode, you can combine patterns and songs that have already been created, input from
the INPUT jacks, WAV les and other captured audio into a single song as a looper sequence.
…
Playback order →Looper sequence
16 sounds maximum
simultaneous
playback
(mono)
Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 1
Capture 3
Capture 2 Capture 2 Capture 2 Capture 2
…
Each of the top, side and bottom rings of the Ring Controller can have 32 captured recordings
assigned to it. Playing a pad starts playback of its assigned captured recording.
65 66…95 96
Capture
1 2 …
31 32 33 34…63 64
Top ring: Captures 1–32
Side ring: Captures 33–64
Bottom ring: Captures 65–96
After completing preparation, start real-time input and tap pads to play their captured recordings. Up
to 16 captured mono recordings can be played back at the same time.
Looper sequence
1
31
2
32
95
…
53
54
…
96
3
…
65
39
40
41
66
67
…
…
…
Captures
Real time input
Capture 1 Capture 1
Capture 2 Capture 2
Capture 3
Capture 1 Capture 1
HINT
See "Capturing audio" (→ P. 28) for how to create captured recordings.
LOOPER mode
LOOPER mode overview
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t
Enter LOOPER mode
Press Z to enter LOOPER mode.
Select the looper sequence
Press M to open the looper sequence list, and use e and E to select a loop sequence.
Select captured audio for playback
Tap a pad or use e to change the captured audio for playback.
Start input
Press R to start real-time input.
Create a looper sequence
Tap pads for captured recordings to play them and add them to the sequence in real time.
End input
Press S to end looper sequence input.
Looper sequence
Capture 1 Capture 1
Capture 2 Capture 2
Capture 3
Capture 1 Capture 1
Real-time recording
Operation procedure
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Editing sounds
Press D to edit sounds by changing settings related to oscillator
and noise types, insert eects, level, pan, send eects, LFOs and
envelopes, for example.
You can also set Ring Controller display settings in SONG mode and
capture settings in LOOPER mode.
Eects
Press w, x, y or z to apply the filter, delay,
reverb or master eect to a pattern, song or looper sequence.
Mixer
Press m when creating or playing a pattern, song or loop to adjust the mix of the instruments, as
well as to mute, solo and use other settings.
HINT
See the Operation Manual for detailed information about all the functions.
Other functions
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■
Eects are not working
• Conrm that the eect is properly assigned
to the instrument.
• Eects are only enabled when their individ-
ual buttons are being pressed. Use
H
to
keep an eect enabled even after releasing
its button.
■
The Ring Controller does not work well
• Conrm that its power is ON.
• C o n fir m it s con n e cti o n w i th the Base
Station.
• Adjust the pad sensitivity.
• Conrm the grip setting.
• If using it as a MIDI controller, check the Mac
or iOS device settings.
HINT
See the Operation Manual for detailed informa-
tion about all the functions.
If you think that the A is op e ra t in g
strangely, check the following items rst.
■
There is no sound or it is very quiet
• Conrm that the power is ON.
• Check the connections.
• Adjust the levels of the instruments.
• Adjust mixer group levels.
• Conrm that it is not muted.
• Check the headphone and OUTPUT volume
levels.
■
There is a lot of noise
• Confirm that nothing is wrong with the
shielded cable.
• Use a genuine ZOOM AC adapter.
Troubleshooting
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Base Station
Inputs INPUT L/R Connector type Standard mono phone jacks (unbalanced)
Input gain +10 to −65 dB
Input impedance 50 kΩ
Outputs OUTPUT L/R Connector type Standard mono phone jacks (unbalanced)
Output impedance 200 Ω
PHONES Connector type Standard stereo phone jack
20mW × 2 (into 32Ω load)
Output impedance 10 Ω
Dynamic range ANALOG IN (AD): 92 dB typ (IHF-A)
PHONE OUT (DA): 102 dB typ (IHF-A) MAIN OUT (DA): 106 dB typ (IHF-A)
Recording media 16MB–2GB SD cards, 4GB–32GB SDHC cards, 64GB–128GB
SDXC cards
MIDI IN/OUT USB MIDI or MIDI over Bluetooth LE
Power 5V 1A AC adapter
Power consumption Base Station: 1.25 W maximum
When powering Ring Controller: 4.5 W maximum (including charging current when charging)
External dimensions 260.0 mm (D) × 260.0 mm (W) × 64.0 mm (H)
Weight (main unit only) 990 g
Display LCD 2.0" full-color LCD (320×240)
Interface USB 2.0 (standard
USB MIDI)
Supported operating systems
Windows 7 (SP1 or later), Windows 8 (including 8.1) or later, Windows 10 Mac OS X 10.8 or later
Minimum specications Chipset that includes USB 2.0 as standard,
Intel Core i3 or faster CPU
MIDI over BLE Transmission speed 31.25 kbps (±1%) maximum
Latency (with Ring Controller)
5–12.5 ms
Specications
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ZOOM CORPORATION
4-4-3 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan
http://www.zoom.co.jp
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