Zoom MRS-1266 User Manual

Operation Manual

Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows:

This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users

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ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result.

This symbol indicates explanations about

Caution

Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the MRS-1266.

• Power requirements

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dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result.

The MRS-1266 is powered by the supplied AC adapter. To prevent malfunction and safety hazards, do not use any other kind of AC adapter.

• Handling

The MRS-1266 is a precision instrument. Do not exert undue pressure on the keys and other controls.

Caution

Also take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure.

• Alterations

Never open the case of the MRS-1266 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in

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damage to the unit.

• Connecting cables and input and output jacks

You should always turn off the power to the MRS1266 and all other equipment before connecting or

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disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the MRS-1266.

• Volume

Do not use the MRS-1266 at a loud volume for a long

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time since this can cause hearing impairment.

• CD-R/RW Drive

Never look directly in the laser beam projected from the optical pickup of the CD-R/RW drive since your sight can be damaged.

Caution

When using the MRS-1266 in an area with a different line voltage, please consult your local ZOOM distributor about acquiring a proper AC adapter.

• Environment

Avoid using your MRS-1266 in environments where it will be exposed to:

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• Extreme temperature

• High humidity or moisture

• Excessive dust or sand

• Excessive vibration or shock

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• Electrical interference

For safety considerations, the MRS-1266 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the MRS1266, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely.

With any type of digital control device, the MRS-1266 included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage.

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the MRS-1266. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the ﬁnish or damage the surface.

• Backup

The data of MRS-1266 can be lost because of malfunction or incorrect operation. Backup your data.

• Copyrights

Except for personal use, unauthorized recording from copyrighted sources(CDs, records, tapes, video clips, broadcast material and so on) is prohibited. ZOOM Corporation does not bear any liability for injunctions regarding the copyright law infringement.

Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.

MIDI is a registered trademark of Association of Musical

Electronics Industry(AMEI).

GS is a trademark or a registered trademark of Roland

corporation.

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Contents

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . 2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Usage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Introducing the MRS-1266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Recorder section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Rhythm section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Mixer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Effect section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Parts of the MRS-1266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Top panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing the CD-R/RW Drive . . . . . . . . . 17

Listening to the Demo Song . . . . . . . . . . 19

Demo song protect status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Selecting the demo song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Playing the demo song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Turning power off (shutdown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Quick Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Step 1: Creating a new project . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Step 2: Creating a rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

2-1 Building a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

2-2 Entering chord information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Step 3: Recording the first track . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

3-1 Adjusting input sensitivity and recording level . . .28

3-2 Setting the insert effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.3 Selecting a track and recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Step 4: Overdubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

4-1 Selecting an insert effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

4-2 Selecting a track and recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Step 5: Mixdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

5-1 Adjusting volume, panning, and EQ . . . . . . . . . . .33

5-2 Using the send/return effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

5-3 Using the mastering effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

5-4 Recording the master track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Reference [Recorder] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using V-takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Switching V-takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Editing V-take names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Moving to a desired point in the song

(Locate function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Re-recording only a specified region

(Punch-in/out function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using manual punch-in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using auto punch-in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Recording several tracks on a master track

(Mixdown function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

About the master track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Mixdown steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Playing the master track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Combining multiple tracks on another track

(Bounce function). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

How bounce works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Making bounce settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Executing bounce recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Recording on 6 tracks simultaneously

(6TR REC mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

How 6TR REC works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Assigning an input signal to a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Recording the drum/bass sound

(Rhythm recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Assigning marks within a song

(Marker function). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Setting a mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Locating a mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Deleting a mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Playing back the same passage repeatedly

(A-B Repeat function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Finding a desired location

(Scrub/Preview function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using the scrub/preview functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Changing the settings of the scrub function . . . . . . . 52

Reference [Track Editing] . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Editing by rewriting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Basic editing steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Copying a specified range of data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Moving a specified range of data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Erasing a specified range of data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Trimming a specified range of data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Fade-in/fade-out of specified data range . . . . . . . . . . 58

Reversing a specified range of audio data . . . . . . . . . 59

Changing the duration of a specified

range of data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Editing V-takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Basic V-take editing steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Erasing a V-take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Copying a V-take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Moving a V-take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Exchanging V-takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Track capture and swap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Capturing a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Swapping track data and captured data . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Reference [Phrase Looping] . . . . . . . . . . 65

Which kind of phrases can be used?. . . . . . . . . 65

Loading a phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Basic phrase loading steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Importing a V-take from the current project . . . . . . . . 66

Importing a WAV/AIFF file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Importing a phrase from a different project . . . . . . . . 69

Adjusting phrase parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Copying a phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Creating a phrase loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Numeric input for phrase loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Writing a phrase loop to a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Reference [Mixer] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

About the mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Basic operation of the input mixer . . . . . . . . . . .76

Assigning input signals to recording tracks . . . . . . . .76

Adjusting the depth of the send/return effects . . . . . .78

Adjusting the pan/balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Basic operation of the track mixer . . . . . . . . . . .79

Adjusting the volume/pan/EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Adjusting depth of send/return effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Linking odd-numbered/even-numbered channels . . .81

Using the solo function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Saving/recalling mixer settings

(Scene function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Saving a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Recalling a saved scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Switching scenes automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Deleting certain parameters from a scene . . . . . . . . .84

Reference [Rhythm] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

About the rhythm section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Drum kits and bass programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Rhythm patterns and the drum/bass tracks . . . . . . . .86

Rhythm songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Rhythm pattern mode and rhythm song mode . . . . . .87

Synchronizing the recorder section and rhythm

section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Playing rhythm patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Selecting and playing a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Changing the tempo of the rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . .88

Changing the drum kit / bass program . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Creating a rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Selecting a rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Inputting rhythm pattern data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Step input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

FAST input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Inputting root/chord data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Inputting other data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Playing a rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Editing a rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Copying a specific region of measures . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Transposing the entire rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Copying a rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Erasing the rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Assigning a name to a rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Creating an original rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . .100

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Real-time input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Step input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Setting the rhythm pattern chord information . . . . . 108

Editing a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Adjusting the volume balance of drum and bass . . . 109

Copying a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Editing the name of a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Erasing a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Creating your own drum kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Changing the sound and settings for each pad . . . . 111

Assigning a name to a kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Copying a kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Importing rhythm patterns and rhythm songs

from another project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Editing various settings of the rhythm

section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Basic procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Changing the length of the pre-count . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Changing the metronome volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Adjusting the sensitivity of the pads . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Checking the remaining amount of memory . . . . . . 116

Adjusting the volume of each pad with the faders . . 116

Reference [Effects] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

About the effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Insert effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Send/return effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Using the insert effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

About insert effect patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Changing the insert location of the insert effect . . . 119

Selecting the patch for the insert effect . . . . . . . . . . 119

Editing the insert effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Storing an insert effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Editing the name of an insert effect patch . . . . . . . . 123

Applying the insert effect only to the monitor

signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Using the send/return effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

About the send/return effect patches . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Selecting a send/return effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Editing a send/return effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Storing a send/return effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Editing the name of a send/return

effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Importing patches from another project . . . . . .128

Reference [Creating a CD] . . . . . . . . . . 129

Writing audio data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

About CD-R/RW discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Recording audio data by project . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Recording audio data by album . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Playing an audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

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Erasing a CD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Finalizing a CD-R/RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Loading data from an audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Reference [Projects] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

About projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Project operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Basic procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Loading a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Creating a new project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Checking the project size/available hard disk

capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Copying a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Erasing a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Editing the project name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Protecting/unprotecting a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Backup and restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Saving a single project to CD-R/RW disc . . . . . . . . .142

Saving all projects to CD-R/RW disc . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Loading a project from CD-R/RW disc . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Reference [MIDI] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

About MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

What you can do using MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Making MIDI-related settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Basic procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Setting the drum/bass MIDI channel . . . . . . . . .148

Specifying transmission of Timing Clock

messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Specifying transmission of Song Position

Pointer messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Specifying transmission of Start/Stop/

Continue messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Specifying transmission of Program Change

messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Using the SMF player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Reading an SMF into a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Selecting the SMF output destination . . . . . . . . . . . .150

SMF playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Formatting the hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Hard disk maintenance with the

accesory CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

MRS-1266 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Problems during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Problems during recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Problems with effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Problems with the rhythm section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Problems with MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Problems with CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Other problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Effect Type/Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Insert effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Send Return effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Effect patch list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Pattern List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

Drum Kit/Bass Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

MIDI note number chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

Instrument List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

PHRASE LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

MRS-1266 hard disk contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

Compatibility with the MRS-1044 series . . . . . . . . . 185

MIDI implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

MIDI implementation chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188

Reference [Other Functions] . . . . . . . . 153

Changing the function of the foot switch . . . . .153

Using the tuner function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Preventing digital copying of a master tape

or master disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Switching the level meter display type . . . . . . .156

Assigning a signal to the SUB OUT jack . . . . . .156

Hard disk maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Basic maintenance procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Test/restore integrity of data on internal hard

disk (ScanDisk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Overwriting the system file data

(Factory Initialize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

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Introduction

Overview

Thank you for selecting the ZOOM MRS-1266 Multitrak Recording Studio (subsequently referred to as "the MRS-1266 "). The MRS-1266 is a digital audio workstation with the following features:

Brings together all the functionality you need for complete music production

The MRS-1266 provides all the functionality you need for professional music production: hard disk recorder, drum/bass machine, digital mixer, effects, CD-R/RW drive and more. From creating the rhythm tracks to multitrack recording, mixdown, and burning an audio CD, the MRS-1266 lets you do it all.

12-track x 10-take recorder

The recorder section provides eight mono tracks and a stereo track, for a total of ten tracks. In addition, a master track (stereo) for mixdown is also provided. Because each track has ten virtual tracks (V-takes), you can record multiple takes for important parts such as vocals or guitar solos and select the best take later. A full range of editing functions is also provided, allowing you to copy or move audio data. Special functions include reversing of data and time stretch/compression. Data exchange and copy between regular tracks and the master track is also possible.

Versatile input/output conﬁguration allows simultaneous recording on six channels

10 different types of inputs on the rear panel and front panel feed a total of six channels. Synthesizers, dynamic microphones, condenser microphones, guitar/bass and many other kinds of instruments are supported, including high-impedance sources. In normal operation, two inputs are selected for recording on the audio tracks. A special 6TR REC mode allows simultaneous recording on six channels. This is great for drum multi-track or for band recording. The output array includes analog and digital (optical) STEREO OUT connectors, a PHONES output, and a STEREO SUB-OUT that can carry the signal from a speciﬁed input, track, or drum/bass channel. During mixdown, an external effect device can also be used for any sound.

Bounce function allows ping-pong recording of ten tracks simultaneously

The bounce function makes it easy to consolidate multiple tracks into one or two tracks with just a few keystrokes. Even when there are no vacant tracks available, you can play back ten tracks simultaneously, add the drum and bass sound, and bounce the result onto two V-takes. If you select the master track as bounce target, internal mixdown is possible without using up any of the regular tracks or V-takes.

Phrase loop function for pasting audio material

Using recorded audio data or audio ﬁles picked up from a CD-ROM disc, you can create "phrase loops" for example of drum licks and guitar riffs. The playback sequence and repetition count of phrases can be programmed freely and written to any track or V-take as audio data.

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Rhythm section can be used to provide guide rhythm or accompaniment

The rhythm section provides more than 400 types of accompaniment patterns from the internal drum + bass sound generator. You can also create original patterns with real-time/step input. This can be used as an independent guide rhythm or in synchronization with the recorder. You can also program chords or pattern playback order to create the rhythm accompaniment for an entire song. In addition to conventional step input, the MRS-1266 features an innovative concept called FAST developed by ZOOM which lets you quickly build songs with various repeated patterns.

Mixer section supporting automated operation

The internal digital mixer can handle 10 tracks plus the drum and bass channels. The level, panning, and EQ settings of each channel can be saved as separate "scenes". A saved scene can be recalled manually at any time, or can be switched automatically at a desired point in a song.

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Versatile effects

The MRS-1266 provides an "insert effects" that can be inserted into a speciﬁed signal route, and a "send/ return effects" that are used via the mixer send/return loop. The effects can be used in a variety of ways, from modifying the tone while recording a track, to spatial processing or mastering during mixdown.

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CD-R/RW drive

When you have created a mixdown on the master track, you can easily burn it onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc using the built-in drive. This is convenient for creating audio CDs and also comes in handy when you want to back up data that you have recorded. The version of the MRS-1266 without internal CD-R/RW drive lets you connect the optional drive CD01, giving you the same functionality as the integrated model.

In order to take full advantage of the MRS-1266's versatile functions and to ensure trouble-free

enjoyment, please read this manual carefully.

Keep this manual in a safe place together with the warranty card.

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Introducing the MRS-1266

The MRS-1266 is internally divided into the following ﬁve sections.

Recorder section

Records and plays back audio.

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Rhythm section

Uses internal drum and bass sound sources to play rhythms.

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Mixer section

Mixes the signals from the recorder section and rhythm section, for output via the stereo output jacks and for mixdown on dedicated master tracks.

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Effect section

Processes input signals or signals of the mixer section. The MRS-1266 has two types of effects: an insert effect that is

inserted in a speciﬁc signal path, and a send/return effect that uses the send/return loop of the mixer section.

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CD-R/RW drive section

Lets you burn an audio CD using the contents of the master tracks, or read audio material from CDs and CD-ROMs.

Now let's take a closer look at each section.

Recorder section

The recorder section of the MRS-1266 has ten tracks: eight mono tracks (tracks 1 - 8) and one stereo track (tracks 9/10). (A "track" is a separate section for recording audio data.) Up to two tracks can be recorded simultaneously and up to ten tracks can be played back simultaneously.

Each of the tracks has ten switchable virtual tracks (called "V-takes"). In each track, one V-take can be selected for

INPUT

Insert effect

CD-R/RW section

From immediately after [MASTER] fader

To immediately before [MASTER] fader

Recorder section

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8

Tracks 9/10

Master tracks (Tracks 11/12)

Bass sound

Drum sound

Rhythm section

REVERB

DRUM

12345678

BASS

OUTPUT

MASTER

9/10

(11/12)

To master tracks

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CHORUS

DELAY

Send/return effect

Mixer section

From master tracks

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recording/playback. For example, you can record guitar solos onto multiple V-takes, and then compare them later to select the best take.

Recorder section

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3

HINT

By changing the internal settings of the MRS-1266, you can directly record the signal from INPUT jacks 1 - 6 on tracks 1

- 6. (This is called "6TR REC mode".)

Currently selected V-takes

-takes

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

23456789/10 11/12

Tracks Master track

The recorder section also provides a set of stereo tracks which are separate from the normal record/play tracks 1 - 10. These are called the master tracks. The master tracks are dedicated for mixdown and for storing the material used to create an audio CD.

Rhythm section

The rhythm section of the MRS-1266 offers 511 accompaniment patterns (called "rhythm patterns") that use the internal drum/bass sound generator. Over 400 patterns are preprogrammed at the factory. Rhythm patterns can be played independently or in synchronization with the recorder.

HINT

You can also create original patterns by using either the pads on the top panel or through the use of MIDI.

Rhythm pattern

Rhythm section

Rhythm pattern

Rhythm

pattern

Bass sound

to the mixe

Drum sound

You can arrange rhythm patterns in the desired order of playback, and program chords and tempo to create the rhythm accompaniment for an entire song. (This is called a "rhythm song.") Up to 10 rhythm songs can be created, among which one is selected for playback.

HINT

If desired, rhythm patterns and rhythm songs can be processed with the insert effect, and bounced on the audio tracks.

Mixer section

The signals from tracks 1 - 8, 9/10, and the drum and bass sounds are sent to separate mixer channels for individual adjustment of volume and tone and to create a stereo mix. For each track, the following parameters can be controlled independently.

•Volume

• Panning

•2-band EQ

• Send level to the send/return effect

• Mute on/off

•V-take switching

HINT

If required, the STEREO SUB OUT jacks on the front panel can be set to carry a speciﬁc track or drum/bass sound. This is convenient for monitoring the track or drum/bass sound, or for adjusting it with an external effect device.

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Effect section

The MRS-1266 provides two types of effects: insert effect and send/return effect. These effects can be used simultaneously and have the characteristics described below.

■ Insert effect

This effect can be inserted at one of the following three points in the signal path.

(1) Immediately after the input jack (2) A desired channel of the mixer (3) Immediately before the [MASTER] fader

In the default condition, position (1) (immediately after input jack) is selected. When the setting is changed to (2), only a selected track or drum/bass sound is processed by the effect. When the setting is changed to (3), the ﬁnal stereo mix can be processed. This setting is suitable for processing the signal of the entire song during mixdown.

■ Send/return effect

This effect is internally connected to the send/return loop of the mixer section. There are two types of send/return effects, reverb and chorus/delay, which can be used simultaneously. The send level of each mixer channel adjusts the depth of the send/return effect. Raising the send level will produce a deeper reverb or chorus/delay effect for that channel.

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Parts of the MRS-1266

Top panel

Effect

section

In this manual, the names of faders, knobs, and other controls on the unit are enclosed in square brackets [ ].

Input section Display section TRACK PARAMETER section

Control section

Rhythm section

Fader section Transport section

Input section Display section

[INPUT]

controls 1 - 6

[PEAK] indicators 1 - 6 [CLIP] indicator

[REC LEVEL] control

[ON/OFF] keys [6TRACK RECORDING] key

Display

Effect section

[BYPASS] key [INPUT SOURCE] key

[PROJECT] key

[EFFECT] key

[MODULATION/DELAY] key

[ALGORITHM] keys

[GUITAR BASS] key [LINE] key

[TUNER] key

[CHORUS/DELAY] key

[REVERB] key

[MODULE] keys

[PRE AMP/DRIVE] key

[LCD CONTRAST] knob

[UTILITY/ TRACK EDIT] key

[RECORDER] key

[RHYTHM] key

[DUAL] key

[MIC] key

[MASTERING] key

[COMPRESSOR] key

[TOTAL] key

[EQUALIZER] key

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Rhythm section

[KIT/PROG] key

[DELETE/ERASE] key

[INSERT/COPY] key

[DRUM MIXER] key

[BANK/OCTAVE] [(] key

[BASS] key

[DRUM] key

Parts of the MRS-1266

[SONG] key

[PATTERN] key

[DRUM]/[BASS] status keys

[DRUM]/[BASS] faders

Fader section

Status keys (1 - 8, 9/10, MASTER)

Faders (1 - 8, 9/10, MASTER)

Control section

[HDD] indicator

[SCENE] key

[BOUNCE] key

[CLEAR] key

[ENTER] key

[SOLO] key

Pads

[BACK UP] key [AUDIO] key [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key

[A-B REPEAT] key [MARK] key

MARKER [U]/[I] keys

Cursor keys

[STEP] [)] key

[TEMPO] key

ZERO [U] key

STOP [P] key

TRACK PARAMETER section

[EQ HIGH] key [EQ LOW] key [CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key [REVERB SEND] key [PAN] key [V-TAKE] key

Transport section

REW [T] key

FF [

REC [

PLAY [

] key

[EXIT] key

[STORE] key

[EDIT] key

[CAPTURE/SWAP] key

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Parts of the MRS-1266

Rear panel

[PHANTOM ON/OFF] switch

DC 12V jack

DIGITAL OUTPUT jack

INPUT 6 UNBALANCE jack

INPUT 5 UNBALANCE jack

[POWER] switch

Front panel

Input/output section CD-R/RW drive bay

MIDI IN connector

Expansion slot

MIDI OUT connector

MASTER OUTPUT jacks

INPUT 6 BALANCE connector

INPUT 1 - 4 jacks

INPUT 5 BALANCE connector

Input/output section

[MASTER PHONES] level control

GUITAR/BASS INPUT 1 - 2 jacks

FOOT SW jack

[STEREO SUB OUT] level control STEREO SUB OUT jack

MASTER PHONES jack

EXP PEDAL jack

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Connections

Connect your instruments, audio devices, and MIDI devices as shown in the following diagram.

Rear panel

Connections

MIDI sequencer (e.g., computer)

AC adaptor

MIDI interface

MIDI

Digital recorder (e.g., DAT recorder or MD recorder)

OPTICAL IN

MIDI OUT

To supply +48V phantom power to a condenser mic, set the [PHANTOM ON/OFF] switch on the rear panel to ON. (Phantom power will be supplied to both INPUT 1/2 XLR connectors.

Dynamic microphone or condenser microphone

Loop the cable of the AC adaptor around the hook as shown in the diagram before connecting it to the [DC 12V] jack. This will prevent the plug from being pulled out if the AC adaptor cable is accidentally pulled.

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Synthesizer or sampler, etc.

When connecting stereo output devices such as a synthesizer or CD player, connect the L output of the external device to the odd jack, and the R output to the even jack.

Audio system (audio components or amplified speakers)

To prevent damage to the speakers of your audio system, turn off the power of the system connected to the [OUTPUT] (MASTER) jacks (or turn the volume all the way down) before you make connections.

Connections

Front panel

Guitar

Bass

Foot switch (ZOOM FS01)

The STEREO SUB-OUT jack normally carries the same signal as the MASTER OUTPUT jacks. You can therefore also use it as a second headphone jack. By changing an internal setting,

Headphones

You can connect the separately available ZOOM FP-01/FP-02 to this jack, for

Expression pedal (ZOOM FP01/FP02)

You can connect the separately available ZOOM FS01 to this jack, for playback start/stop control or for punch-in/punchout control.

controlling effect parameters.

the jack can be made to carry only the signal of a specified track, input, or drum/bass channel. In any case, the output level can be adjusted with the knob at the right of the jack.

The PHONES jack carries the same signal as the MASTER OUTPUT jacks and is intended as a headphone jack. The output level can be adjusted with the knob at the right of the jack.

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Installing the CD-R/RW Drive

To install the separately available CD-R/RW drive into the MRS-1266 model without preinstalled CD-R/RW drive, use the attachment parts packed in the carton. Keep them to use the drive with the MRS-1266.

To install the drive, proceed as follows.

Using the four ﬂathead screws supplied with the MRS-1266, attach the two supplied drive guides to the left and right side of the drive.

Make sure not to attach the guide upside down.

Remove the drive mounting screws from the bottom of the MRS-1266, and remove the bottom plate.

Take care not to lose the screws, since they will be required again for assembly.

Remove the drive bay blank panel from the front side of the unit.

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Installing the CD-R/RW Drive

Plug the power cable and ﬂat cable from the main unit into the respective connectors on the CD-R/RW drive.

Flat cablePower cable

Position the CD-R/RW drive in the bay and carefully push it all the way in.

supplied

pan-head screw

supplied pan-head screw

Attach the bottom plate using the two supplied pan-head screws and those removed in step 2.

NOTE

• Make sure to use the optional CD-R/RW drive CD-

01.

• Zoom Corporation does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any kind of damage arising from the use of the other type of drive, whether they be direct or indirect from any third parties.

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Listening to the Demo Song

PRJ 000 RunAway

001- 1

PRJ SEL RunAway

Listening to the Demo Song

When shipped from the factory, the internal hard disk of the MRS-1266 contains a demo song. To listen to the demo, proceed as follows.

Demo song protect status

The demo song on the hard disk is set to protected status, which means that level mixing and other settings can be changed while you play the song, but the changes cannot be stored on the disk. If you wish to retain changes you have made, disable the protect status (→ p. 141).

Tur ning on the power

Make sure that the AC adapter, instrument, and audio system (or headphones) are correctly connected to the MRS-1266. (For information on connections, refer to page 15.)

Press the [POWER] switch on the rear panel.

Power to the MRS-1266 comes on, the unit performs a selftest, and switch settings are read. Wait until the following indication appears on the display. This screen is called the "main screen".

Selecting the demo song

On the MRS-1266, song data are managed in units called "projects". A project encompasses recorded audio data, rhythm patterns and rhythm songs of the rhythm section, internal effect patches (effect programs), and other information. When you load a project, the complete state in which that song was saved will be reproduced.

To load the demo song project from the hard disk, proceed as follows.

Press the [PROJECT] key.

The indication "PROJECT SELECT" appears on the display. This is the screen for selecting a project.

Press the [ENTER] key.

Projects stored on the hard disk are shown in the lower part of the display.

PRJ SEL RunAway

Project name Project number

When a synthesizer or other electronic instrument is connected to the MRS-1266, turn power on in the order synthesizer→ MRS-1266→ audio system. Turn power off in the reverse order.

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PRJ 000 RunAway

0 0 0 0

Turn on the audio system connected to the MASTER OUTPUT jacks.

HINT

001- 1

Turn the dial to select the demo song.

Project numbers 000 and 001 are the demo songs.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The selected project is loaded. While the hard disk is being accessed, the [HDD] indicator lights up and the indication "LOADING" appears on the display. When the display changes, the demo song has been loaded.

Listening to the Demo Song

Playing the demo song

After loading, play the demo song as follows.

Turn down the volume of the audio system.

When headphones are connected, turn down the [MASTER PHONES] level control.

Press the PLAY [R] key in the transport section.

Playback of the demo song starts.

Adjust the audio system volume setting (or the [MASTER PHONES] level control) to a comfortable volume.

If you want to adjust the volume of the individual tracks, use the respective faders.

The volume of the drum sound from the rhythm section can be adjusted with the [DRUM] fader. If you want to adjust the volume of the entire song, use the [MASTER] fader.

Tur ning power off (shutdown)

Whenever you want to turn the MRS-1266 off, be sure to follow the procedure described below.

Turn power to the audio system off.

Press the [POWER] switch on the rear panel of the MRS-1266.

If a unprotected project was being used, the state of this project is automatically saved on the hard disk before the unit shuts down.

Caution

•You must use this method to turn off the power of the

MRS-1266. Never turn off the power by disconnecting

the AC adaptor plug from the [DC 12V] jack or by

unplugging the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet.

•In particular, you must never turn the power off by

unplugging the AC adaptor while the [HDD] indicator

is lit. Doing so may damage the internal hard disk,

causing all data to be lost permanently.

To switch individual tracks on or off, press the respective status key.

To stop the demo song, press the STOP [P] key.

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PROJECT SELECT

PROJECT NEW

PRJNo007 PRJ007

OK?

Quick Tour

This section explains the process of creating a project, programming a rhythm song, recording instruments and vocals, and performing mixdown onto the master tracks.

This Quick Tour is comprised of the ﬁve steps listed below. Carrying out these steps in sequence will help you to become familiar with the use of the rhythm section and with the entire process of recording tracks and completing a song.

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Step 1: Creating a new project

Shows how to create a new project.

Step 2: Creating a rhythm song

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Shows how to use the rhythm section to create a rhythm song accompaniment.

Step 3: Recording the ﬁrst track

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Shows how to record the ﬁrst track while listening to the rhythm song.

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Step 4: Overdubbing

Shows how to record (overdub) the track recorded in step 3 with a second and more tracks, while listening to the backing of the rhythm section.

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Step 5: Mixdown

Shows how to mix the rhythm section and recorded tracks down to the master tracks, creating the ﬁnished song.

Step 1: Creating a new project

On the MRS-1266, song data are managed in units called "projects". A project encompasses the following information.

•All recorder section data

•All mixer section settings

•All rhythm section settings

•All internal effect settings

•Other information (scene, mark, MIDI, etc.)

Press the [PROJECT] key in the display section.

The menu for loading and copying projects appears.

PROJECT SELECT

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "PROJECT NEW" on the display.

This screen lets you create a new project.

PROJECT NEW

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For information on other items that can be selected from the project menu, refer to page 138.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The number and name for the project to be created appear on the display.

Project number

PRJNo007 PRJ007

Project name

OK?

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HINT

• When creating a new project, the lowest free project number is automatically selected.

• If desired, you can change the project name at this stage. Use the cursor left/right keys to move the ﬂashing position, and turn the dial to select a letter.

Press the [ENTER] key once more.

A new project is created.

HINT

• When selecting a different project or creating a new project, the project you were working on up to that point is automatically saved.

• When performing the shutdown ( MRS-1266, the last project is automatically saved.

→ p.20) procedure for the

Step 2: Creating a rhythm song

2-1 Building a rhythm pattern

The rhythm section of the MRS-1266 serves as a built-in accompaniment sound source, providing drum and bass sounds. Using these sounds, you can repeatedly play accompaniment patterns of several measures in length (these are called "rhythm patterns"). For each project, you can use up to 511 rhythm patterns. (More than 400 rhythm patterns are preprogrammed in the unit.) The rhythm patterns can run in synchronization with the recorder, to use as guide rhythm. By arranging rhythm patterns in the desired order and programming chord and tempo information, you can create the accompaniment for an entire song. (This is called a "rhythm song".) Two methods are available to achieve this: step input where rhythm patterns are lined up one by one, and FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator), a method which speciﬁes an entire pattern using formulas.

In this section, we will use step input to create the rhythm pattern shown below.

Chord

HINT

PATTERN 046

PATTERN000

PATTERN 396

Measure

number

Measure

number

Measure

number

Measure

number

Up to 10 rhythm songs can be created per project.

PATTERN 046

PATTERN 000

PATTERN 046

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SongNo0E EMPTY

EOS

001- 1

PTN EOS

Verify that the [DRUM]/[BASS] status keys are lit. Then set the [DRUM], [BASS], and [MASTER] faders to the 0 (dB) position.

If the [DRUM]/[BASS] status keys are out, press them to turn them on.

Lit

0dB0dB

The drum sound and bass sound of the rhythm section are sent to the respective faders which function as an internal mixer. Use the [DRUM]/[BASS] status keys to turn the respective sound on or off, and use the [DRUM]/[BASS] faders to adjust the level.

Press the [SONG] key in the rhythm section.

The indication "SongNo0E EMPTY" appears on the display.

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The [RHYTHM] key stops ﬂashing and stays constantly lit. The rhythm section is no longer linked to the recorder section and can be operated independently (referred to as “rhythm machine mode”). When the rhythm section is in this condition, rhythm patterns and rhythm songs can be programmed and edited.

Press the REC [O] key.

The REC [O] key lights up and rhythm patterns, chords, and other information can be input into the rhythm song. The counter in the bottom right corner of the display shows the current position (measure/beat).

Tick

EVEVå EOS

001- 1

Current position

SongNo0E EMPTY

The rhythm section can operate in "pattern mode" or "song mode". Use the [SONG] key and [PATTERN] key in the rhythm section to switch between the two modes. When the indication "SongNox" (where x is the song number) is shown on the display, the rhythm section operates in song mode.

HINT

Immediately after pressing the [SONG] key or [PATTERN] key, the [RHYTHM] key in the display section ﬂashes.

Press the [RHYTHM] key in the display section.

Use the cursor up/down keys to bring up the indication " PTN" on the display.

PTN

EOS

Normally, the second line of the display in this mode shows the number of the pattern entered at the current position. However, for an empty rhythm song there will be no rhythm pattern information. Therefore the indication "EOS" (End of Song) is shown instead of the pattern number.

Press the [INSERT/COPY] key in the rhythm section.

The indication "INSERT?" appears on the ﬁrst line of the display, and the rhythm pattern number and the number of measures are shown on the second line.

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INSERT? P000x 4

INSERT? P046x 2

INSERT? P046x 8

PTN:046 ROCK17

001- 1

PTN EOS

009- 1

INSERT? P000x 2

009- 1

INSERT? P000x 4

Rhythm pattern

number

Turn the dial to select the number of the rhythm pattern to insert.

In this example, we will choose rhythm pattern number 046 (ROCK 17).

Number of measures in

rhythm pattern

INSERT? P046x 2

Use the cursor up/down keys to adjust the rhythm pattern length.

When the duration is longer than the original rhythm pattern, the same pattern is repeated for the number of measures. When the duration is shorter, the unit switches to the next rhythm pattern while the current pattern is playing. In the diagram on page 22, the rhythm pattern 046 is repeated for 8 measures. Therefore "8" is to be input here.

be played repeatedly from the start of the rhythm song to measure 8.

1234

PATTERN 046

5678

10.

Press the cursor right key repeatedly until the counter shows "009-1".

By pressing the cursor left or right key, you can move the current position in the rhythm song in steps of one measure. When you reach the end of the rhythm song (in this case "91"), the indication "EOS" appears on the display.

PTN

EOS

009- 1

HINT

• For measures where no rhythm pattern information is input, the display shows " " to the left of "PTN". This means that the immediately preceding rhythm pattern will continue to be played.

INSERT? P046x 8

HINT

You can also switch to another rhythm pattern midway through a playing pattern. For example, if you specify a length of 7 measures for a pattern that is normally 2 measures, the pattern will play 3 times and a half, and then the unit switches to the next rhythm pattern.

To insert the rhythm pattern, press the [ENTER] key.

The rhythm pattern number is entered at the beginning of the song.

PTN:046 ROCK17

In this condition, the rhythm pattern selected in step 6 will

001- 1

• If you press the PLAY [ the rhythm pattern set for the current position will play repeatedly.

11.

Press the [INSERT/COPY] key to display the rhythm pattern insert screen.

12.

Select the next rhythm pattern number and the number of measures to be repeated, and press the [ENTER] key.

In the diagram on page 22, the pattern 000 is repeated for 2 measures from measure 9. Therefore "P000x2" is entered here.

R] key while the REC [O] key is lit,

INSERT? P000x 2

When you press the [ENTER] key, the new rhythm pattern is inserted at the start of measure 9, and the "EOS" indication moves to the start of measure 11.

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13.

Enter all other rhythm patterns in the same way.

14.

When rhythm pattern input is completed, press the

STOP [

] key.

The REC [O] key goes out and the rhythm song display appears again.

By pressing the ZERO [ the rhythm song and then pressing the PLAY [

U] key to return to the beginning of

R] key, you

can play the created rhythm song.

To edit a rhythm pattern after input, perform the following steps when the REC [

O] key is lit.

Changing an entered rhythm pattern

■

Use the cursor left/right keys to display the name of the rhythm pattern you want to edit, and then turn the dial to select the new rhythm pattern.

Change

123

PATTERN A

will be no sound until the point where the next rhythm pattern information is input.

• If you delete a rhythm pattern in the middle of a song, the preceding pattern will be repeated until the point where the next rhythm pattern information is input.

Deleting a speciﬁc measure

■

Use the cursor left/right keys to call up the measure to delete. Then press the cursor up key repeatedly to bring up the indication "EV→" and press the [DELETE/ERASE] key. The indication "DELETE?" appears. Press the [ENTER] key to carry out the deletion. Subsequent measures are moved up by one count.

Delete

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PATTERN A

HINT

Another way to build a song is to ﬁrst enter dummy rhythm patterns for the required number of measures, and then add rhythm pattern information only at the measures where the pattern should change. This quickly gives you a series of rhythm patterns.

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PATTERN A

PATTERN B

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Deleting an entered rhythm pattern

Use the cursor left/right keys to display the name of the rhythm pattern you want to delete, and then press the [DELETE/ERASE] key in the rhythm section. The currently entered pattern is deleted, and the display indication changes to " PTN".

Delete

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NOTE

• If you delete the rhythm pattern at the start of a song, there

PATTERN B

2-2 Entering chord information

When you have ﬁnished entering rhythm pattern information, you can specify chord information (root and chord type). The bass sound phrase will change according to this information. For example, you may have a rhythm pattern with a phrase that normally plays in E minor. By specifying G major as a chord for that rhythm pattern, the bass line changes to major scale and is transposed from E to G. Chord information can be entered by measure, quarter note or sixteenth note. You can also change the chord/root during a rhythm pattern.

Press the REC [O] key at the start of the rhythm song.

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ROOT E --

ROOT D --

CHORD D --

CHORD D m

001- 1

CHORD G 7

002-

To return to the start position, you can use the cursor left/ right keys.

Press the cursor down key repeatedly to bring up the indication "ROOT" on the ﬁrst line of the display.

In this condition, specify the root of the chord. For example, when you specify E, the display becomes as follows.

ROOT E --

Chord root

Turn the dial to select the chord's root.

The phrase is transposed according to the root.

ROOT D --

Press the cursor down key again to bring up the indication "CHORD" on the ﬁrst line of the display.

CHORD D --

HINT

When "--" is selected as chord type, only transpose according to the root is carried out, but the phrase is not converted. Use this when wishing to play the original phrase as is.

Move to the position where you want to enter the next chord and enter chord information as described in steps 2 - 5.

It is not mandatory to enter chord information at the same point as rhythm pattern information. You can change the chord also midway in a rhythm pattern or midway in a measure.

While specifying chord information, you can move the current position in one of the following ways.

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Moving in steps of one measure

Pressing the cursor left/right keys moves back and forth to the start point of measures.

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Moving in steps of 1 beat (quarter note)

Pressing the REW [T]/FF [Y] keys moves back and forth to the start point of quarter notes.

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Moving in steps of 1 sixteenth note

Press the cursor up key to bring up the indication "EV→" on the display, and turn the dial to move in sixteenth note steps (12 ticks).

Turn the dial to select chord type.

The available chord types are shown in the table below.

Display Meaning Display Meaning

No change

-- 7sus4 Maj m 7 m7 M7 aug dim

In this example, select minor (m).

sus4 m7b5 m6 6 m9 M9 mM7

CHORD D m

Ticks

EVEVå

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In this example, use the cursor left/right keys to move to the start of the second measure (2-1) and enter the chord G7.

CHORD G 7

Specify root and chords for other measures in the same way.

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When input is complete, press the STOP [P] key.

The REC [O] key goes out, and the display returns to the rhythm song screen.

Return to the beginning of the rhythm song and

press the PLAY [

] key.

The rhythm song you have created is played back. To stop playback, press the STOP [

P] key.

When the rhythm song is as you like it, press the [EXIT] key to return to the main screen. To change a chord setting, perform the following steps when the REC [

O] key is lit.

Changing the entered root or chord type

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Use the cursor left/right keys to call up the measure you want to edit, and use the cursor up/down keys to bring up the indication "ROOT" (for editing root information) or "CHORD" (for editing chord information) on the display. Then change the setting with the dial.

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information you want to delete, and press the [DELETE/ ERASE] key in the rhythm section. The entered root/chord information is deleted, and the display indication changes to "ROOT" or " CHORD".

Delete

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When you delete the root/chord information, the previous information will apply up to the next point where root/chord information is input. Take care not to delete the wrong information.

FG7

Change

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When you change the root/chord information, the new information will apply up to the next point where root/chord information is input. Take care not to enter wrong information.

FG7

Deleting the entered root or chord type

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Use the cursor left/right keys to call up the root/chord

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Step 3: Recording the ﬁrst track

In this step, you record the ﬁrst track while listening to the rhythm song you have created.

3-1 Adjusting input sensitivity and recording level

Adjust input sensitivity to match the instrument connected to the INPUT jack, and adjust the signal level to be recorded on the track.

Connect an instrument or microphone to an input jack.

Connecting a high-impedance instrument such as

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guitar or bass

Use the GUITAR/BASS 1 or GUITAR/BASS 2 jack on the front panel.

NOTE

For instruments with built-in preampliﬁer and for high-output instruments, better results may be obtained with the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks on the rear panel.

Connecting a microphone

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Use one of the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks on the rear panel (UNBALANCE or BALANCE).

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Connecting a synthesizer or other component with line-level stereo output

Use two of the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks on the rear panel (UNBALANCE or BALANCE).

NOTE

• When something is connected to both the GUITAR/BASS 1 jack on the front panel and INPUT 1 jack on the rear panel, or the GUITAR/BASS 2 jack on the front panel and INPUT 2 jack on the rear panel, the front panel jack has priority.

• Among balanced and unbalanced connectors on the rear panel, the unbalanced jack (phone jack marked UNBALANCE) has priority.

Press the [ON/OFF] key of the input to which the instrument or microphone is connected, so that the key lights up.

The [ON/OFF] key serves to activate and deactivate an

input. While the key is lit, the input is active.

When a stereo source is connected, press both [ON/OFF] keys together so that both keys are lit. (Normally, up to two keys can be activated simultaneously. When a third key is pressed, the ﬁrst key goes out.)

HINT

When you set the [6TRACK RECORDING] key to ON, all signals connected to the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks are recorded simultaneously. For details, refer to page 47.

While playing the instrument, use the [INPUT] control to adjust sensitivity.

Adjust the control so that the [PEAK] indicator lights up occasionally when you play the instrument at the loudest level.

While playing the instrument, use the [REC LEVEL] control to adjust the recording level.

Set the recording level as high as possible, but avoid settings that cause the [CLIP] indicator to light. The current signal level can be checked by the INPUT column in the lower part of the display.

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3-2 Setting the insert effect

IN SRC IN

INSERT Standard

INSERT MRS-Drv

The MRS-1266 contains two types of effects: an "insert effect" that can be inserted into a speciﬁc signal route, and a "send/return effect" that can be applied to the entire song by using the send/return of the mixer. In this example, we will apply the insert effect to the instrument connected to the INPUT jack.

Press the [INPUT SOURCE] key in the effect section.

The indication "IN SRC IN" appears on the display. This screen serves for selecting the insert position of the effect. If something else is shown, turn the dial to bring up the indication "IN SRC IN".

IN SRC IN

Press the [EFFECT] key in the display section.

The key lights up, and you can select a patch for the internal effect. A "patch" is a set of previously saved settings for an internal effect. A newly created project contains 190 patches for the insert effect, and you can instantly change effect settings simply by selecting one of these patches.

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Use the [ALGORITHM] keys in the effect section to select an algorithm for the insert effect.

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There are ﬁve algorithms, as follows.

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DUAL

An algorithm suitable for simultaneous recording of vocals and guitar, or for two guitars or bass guitars.

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GUITAR/BASS

An algorithm suitable for recording guitar or bass.

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MIC

An algorithm suitable for vocals or mic recording.

LINE

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An algorithm suitable mainly for recording stereo-output instruments such as synthesizer or electric piano.

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MASTERING

An algorithm suitable for processing a stereo mix signal, such as during mixdown.

For this example, press the [GUITAR/BASS] key to select the GUITAR/BASS algorithm. The [GUITAR/BASS] key will light, and you can now select patches that use the GUITAR/BASS algorithm.

INSERT Standard

Patch name Patch number

HINT

For details on algorithms, refer to page 118.

Turn the dial to select the patch.

An "algorithm" is a combination of effect modules (individual effects) that the insert effect lets you use simultaneously. Insert effect patches are organized according to their algorithm. First select an algorithm, and then select an effect.

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Press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the main screen.

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HINT

If you want to record without sending the sound through the insert effect, press the [BYPASS] key from the main screen. This will bypass the insert effect. When you press the [BYPASS] key once again it will go out, and bypass will be disabled.

3.3 Selecting a track and recording

Now we will record the sound (with the insert effect applied) on a track.

If necessary, readjust the recording level with the [REC LEVEL] control while playing your instrument.

By default, the insert effect is inserted before the [REC LEVEL] control. For this reason, the recording level may change if you change the insert effect patch.

With the recorder stopped, repeatedly press the status key for the chosen track (1 - 8, 9/10) so that the key lights up in red.

Status keys 1 - 8 and 9/10 are used to switch channel-muting on/off and to select the recording track. Each time you press a status key, the key will cycle through the following states:

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Lit green (mute off)

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Out (mute on)

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Lit red (selected as the recording track)

When the status key is red, the input signal routing will change as follows.

When a recording track has not been selected

MASTER

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3

When a recording track (track 1) has been selected

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3

MASTER

Monitor

If you want to record a stereo source, select the recording tracks by one of the following methods.

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Recording on stereo tracks (tracks 9/10)

Press the status key for tracks 9/10) until the key is lit in red. The signal from the jack with the lower number is recorded on track 9, and the other signal on track 10.

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Stereo recording on tracks 1 - 8

Press the status keys for tracks 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, or 7/8 simultaneously until the keys are lit in red. The signal from the jack with the lower number is recorded on the oddnumbered track and the other signal on the even-numbered track.

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Mono recording on tracks 1 - 8

Press the status key for one of tracks 1 - 8 until the key is lit in red. The stereo channels are mixed and recorded on this single track.

HINT

Normally, only two mono tracks or one stereo track can be recorded simultaneously. By activating the 6TR REC mode, the signal from INPUTS 1 - 6 can be recorded on six tracks simultaneously. For details, see page 47.

Press the PLAY [R] key, and while listening to the rhythm song, operate the fader of the selected track to adjust the monitor level of the input signal.

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If necessary, you can operate the DRUM/BASS faders to adjust the volume of the rhythm section. When you are ﬁnished adjusting the monitor level, press the STOP [ to stop the rhythm song. Then press the ZERO [ return to the beginning of the song.

To begin recording, press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning of the song. Then hold

down the REC [

The REC [O] key and PLAY [R] key will light, and recording will begin. Record your instrument playing while listening to the rhythm song.

] key and press the PLAY [R] key.

P] key

U] key to

If you are satisﬁed with the recorded content, press the status key for the recorded track until it is lit in green.

HINT

• Recorded content can be copied, deleted, or edited as an entire track or by specifying a range (

• By using switching the V-take for the track, you can record a new take while preserving the current take (

• When the recorder is stopped, you can use the REW [

Y] keys and the dial to move the current location

FF [

→ p. 40).

(

→ p. 54).

→ p. 38).

T]/

When you have ﬁnished recording, press the STOP

] key.

[

The REC [O] key and PLAY [R] key will go out, and recording will stop.

To listen to the recorded content, press the ZERO

] key to return to the beginning of the song, and

[

press the PLAY [

The track will be played back together with the rhythm song. If you want to re-do the recording, repeat steps 2 -6.

] key.

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Step 4: Overdubbing

In this step, you will learn how to record another instrument or vocals on a new track, while listening to the rhythm song and to the track you already recorded. Recording additional parts in this way is called "overdubbing".

4-1 Selecting an insert effect patch

We will also apply an insert effect on the input signal.

Connect the instrument and adjust input sensitivity as described for step 2-1.

Use the [ALGORITHM] keys in the effect section to select an algorithm for the insert effect.

Turn the dial to select the patch.

Press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the main screen.

To start recording, hold down the REC [O] key and

press the PLAY [

The REC [O] key and PLAY [R] key will light, and recording will begin. Record your instrument while listening to the rhythm song and track playback.

To ﬁnish recording, press the STOP [P] key.

The REC [O] key and PLAY [R] key will go out, and recording will stop.

HINT

If you wish to redo only a part of the track, use the punch-in/ punch-out function (

To listen to the recorded content, press the ZERO

] key to return to the beginning of the song, and

[ press the PLAY [

The tracks will be played back together with the rhythm song. If you are satisﬁed with the recorded content, press the status key for the recorded track until it is lit in green.

Use the same procedure to record other tracks.

] key.

→ p. 40).

] key.

4-2 Selecting a track and recording

Now we will set the recording level and perform overdubbing on the next track.

Adjust the recording level with the [REC LEVEL] control while playing your instrument.

With the recorder stopped, repeatedly press the status key for the track you wish to use, so that the key lights up in red.

Operate the fader of the selected track to adjust the monitor level of the input signal.

If necessary, press the PLAY [R] key and operate the DRUM/BASS faders and the fader of the already recorded track to adjust the volume balance of the rhythm song and the track.

Press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning of the song.

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Step 5: Mixdown

When you are ﬁnished recording all tracks, you can adjust the volume level, panning etc. of the rhythm section and the recorded tracks section, use the send/return effect and insert effect, and perform other steps to create the ﬁnished song.

5-1 Adjusting volume, panning, and EQ

Here's how to adjust the volume, panning (stereo left/right position), and EQ for each track of the mixer section and for the drum/bass sound.

■ Adjusting the volume

Make sure that all status keys for recorded tracks and for DRUM and BASS are lit green. In addition, press the [ON/OFF] keys in the input section to make them go out.

Lit

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Recorder

section

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8

Tracks 9/10

Rhythm

section

Bass sound

Drum sound

DRUM

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BASS

MASTER

9/10

(11/12)

The level meter in the lower part of the display shows the level of each track and of the drum and bass sound after passing through the faders. The meter also shows the MASTER L and R level, reﬂecting the setting of the [MASTER] fader. When setting levels, adjust the faders so that the 0 (dB) dot does not light.

Out

HINT

You can also add the signal from the input jacks to the mixdown. In this case, set the respective [ON/OFF] key to ON.

Set the [MASTER] fader to the 0 (dB) position.

Press the PLAY [R] key to play back the song, and use the faders of the recorded tracks and the [DRUM] and [BASS] faders to adjust the volume balance.

The signals from the rhythm section and the various track signals are sent to the corresponding faders which function as built-in mixer. The assignment of signals to faders is as shown in the following diagram.

HINT

If desired, the display can also be set to show pre-fader signal levels (

→ p. 156).

■ Adjusting the panning value

From the main screen, press the [PAN] key in the track parameter section.

When you press one of the keys of the TRACK PARAMETER section, the track parameter menu will appear, allowing you to set parameters such as panning, EQ, and effect send level for each track and for the drum and bass sound. The illustration below shows an example for the menu that appears when the [PAN] key is pressed.

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TR1 PAN

TR2 PAN

TR2 EQ LOW G

TR1 PAN

Press the status key of the track whose panning you want to adjust (or the [DRUM]/[BASS] status key).

The selected status key lights up in orange. While the track parameter menu is shown, the status key (or the cursor left/ right keys) can be used to select the track or drum/bass sound to be adjusted.

Panning value

TR2 PAN

Turn the dial to adjust the panning value.

The panning value can be adjusted in the range from L100 (far left) – 0 (center) –R100 (far right).

Repeat steps 5 - 6 to adjust the panning value of other tracks.

HINT

For tracks 9/10 and the drum sound, the PAN parameter functions as a BALANCE parameter that adjusts the volume balance between the L/R channels.

■ Adjusting the EQ

To adjust equalization for each track, press the [EQ HIGH] key or [EQ LOW] key.

Press the [EQ HIGH] key to adjust the high-frequency equalizer, or press the [EQ LOW] to adjust the lowfrequency equalizer.

TR2 EQ LOW G

Press the status key of the track whose EQ you want to adjust (or the [DRUM]/[BASS] status key).

10.

Use the cursor up/down keys to select the EQ parameter that you want to adjust, and turn the dial to modify the setting.

The available parameters and their ranges are as follows.

[EQ HIGH] key pressed

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• EQ HI G

Adjusts boost/cut in high frequency range: -12 - 0 - 12 (dB)

•EQ HI F

Adjusts turnover frequency for high-frequency boost/cut: 500 - 18000 (Hz)

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[EQ LOW] key pressed

•EQ LO G

Adjusts boost/cut in low frequency range: -12 - 0 - 12 (dB)

• EQ LO F

Adjusts turnover frequency for low-frequency boost/cut: 40

- 1600 (Hz)

HINT

• When the EQ HI G / EQ HI F parameters are displayed in the screen, you can press the [EQ HIGH] key to switch the high-frequency EQ on/off. (The key will be out when this is turned off.)

• When the EQ LO G / EQ LO F parameters are displayed in the screen, you can press the [EQ LOW] key to switch the low-frequency EQ on/off. (The key will be out when this is turned off.)

11.

Adjust equalization for other tracks and for the drum/bass sound in the same way.

12.

When you have ﬁnished creating settings, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the main screen.

HINT

Parameters set here can be saved in a scene (→ p. 82).

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5-2 Using the send/return effect

SEND REV VcxRev

TR2 REV SEND

The send/return effect is internally connected to the send/ return loop of the mixer. The MRS-1266 allows you to use two types of send/return effects: reverb and chorus. The following diagram shows the signal ﬂow of the send/return effect.

CHORUS/

DELAY

SEND LEVEL

REVERB

SEND LEVEL

DRUM BASS

The amount of signal sent to each effect (send level) adjusts the depth of each send/return effect for each track or for the drum/bass sound. Raising the send level will increase the amount of signal that is sent to the effect, producing a deeper effect for that track. In this example, we will select a send/return effect patch, and adjust the send level of each track to adjust the amount of reverb and chorus.

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MASTER

Send

CHORUS/ DELAY

REVERB

Return

■ Selecting the send/return effect patch

A newly created project contains 30 patches for reverb and chorus/delay. To select a patch, proceed as follows.

Press the [REVERB] key or [CHORUS/DELAY] key in the effect section.

Press the [REVERB] key to select a reverb patch, or the [CHORUS/DELAY] key to select a chorus/delay patch. The display will indicate the patch that is currently selected for the effect you selected. The screen shown below is an example of what is shown when the [REVERB] key is pressed.

SEND REV VcxRev

Patch name Patch numbe

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Turn the dial to select a patch.

When you have ﬁnished selecting the patch, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the main screen. If desired, press the [CHORUS/DELAY] key next and select a chorus/delay patch.

■ Adjusting the send level

Press the [CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key or the [REVERB SEND] key in the track parameter section.

Press the [REVERB SEND] key if you want to adjust the reverb send level, or the [CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key if you want to adjust the chorus/delay send level. When you press the key, the current effect send level for the track or drum/bass sound whose status key is lit appears on the display. For example, when the [REVERB SEND] key is pressed, a screen such as shown below appears.

TR2 REV SEND

Track/sound name Send level setting

Press the status key of the track whose send level you want to adjust (or the [DRUM]/[BASS] status key).

The send level value of the selected track or sound will be displayed.

Press the PLAY [R] key, and while the song plays back, turn the dial to adjust the send level value.

Adjust the send level for other tracks and sounds in the same way.

When you have ﬁnished making the settings, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the main screen.

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IN SRC IN

IN SRC MASTER

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5-3 Using the mastering effect

You can place the insert effect immediately before the [MASTER] fader and use one of the MASTERING algorithm patches to modify the dynamics or tone of the entire song. To apply an insert effect to the entire song, proceed as follows.

■ Changing the insert location of the insert effect

From the main screen, press the [INPUT SOURCE] key in the effect section.

The key ﬂashes, and the indication "IN SRC IN" appears on the display. From this screen, you can change the insert position of the insert effect.

IN SRC IN

Turn the dial to bring up the indication "IN SRC MASTER" on the display.

IN SRC MASTER

Now the insert effect is inserted immediately before the [MASTER] fader and can process the signal of the entire song.

HINT

The insert effect can also be inserted into any desired track of the mixer, or in the drum/bass signal path (

Press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the main screen.

■ Selecting a patch for the insert effect

Press the [MASTERING] key in the effect section.

The MASTERING algorithm will be selected for the insert effect. The currently selected patch is shown on the display.

→ p. 119).

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Turn the dial to select the desired patch.

Press the PLAY [R] key to play back the song.

The entire song will pass through the insert effect immediately before the [MASTER] fader. If desired, you can edit the currently selected patch to make detailed adjustments to the way in which the effect is applied.

When you have achieved the desired sound,

press the STOP [

The unit returns to the main screen.

5-4 Recording the master track

] key and then the [EXIT] key.

DRUM

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BASS

9/10

OUTPUT

MASTER

(11/12)

INSERT EFFECT

As the ﬁnal step, you will record (mix down) the completed song onto the master track. This is a stereo track designed only for use during mixdown. Like the other tracks, the master track also has 10 V-takes.

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Mixdown

-takes

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

3456789/10 11/12

Press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning of the song.

Repeatedly press the [MASTER] status key so that the key lights up in red.

Master trackTrack

When recording is completed, press the STOP [P] key.

The recorder and rhythm section is stopped.

Repeatedly press the [MASTER] status key until it is lit in green.

When the key is lit in green, the master track can be played back. At this time, the other status keys ([DRUM], [BASS], 1 - 8, 9/10) are automatically muted.

Press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning

of the song, and press the PLAY [

The master track is played back. To stop playback, press the STOP [

P] key.

To return to MRS-1266 operation, repeatedly press the [MASTER] status key until it is out.

] key.

Muting of other tracks and sounds except for the master track is canceled, and the status keys revert to the original condition.

The master track can now be recorded.

Hold down the REC [O] key and press the PLAY

] key.

[

Recording on the master track starts. The signal after passing the [MASTER] fader (and processed by the insert effect and send/return effect) is recorded.

HINT

• With the CD-R/RW drive, you can record the contents of the master track onto CD-R/RW media to create an audio CD. For details, refer to page 129.

• The contents of the master track can also be edited later.

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TR 3- 2 GTR 3- 2

TR 2- 1 GTR 2- 1

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Using V-takes

Each track 1 - 10 of the recorder contains ten virtual tracks, called "V-takes". For each track, you can select one take, which will be used for recording and playback. For example, you can switch V-takes as you record multiple vocal or guitar solos on the same track, and later compare them and select the best V-take.

V-take currently selected for each track 1 - 10

-takes

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

3456789/10

Track

Switching V-takes

Here's how to switch the V-take used by each track 1 - 10.

From the main screen, press the [V-TAKE] key in the track parameter section.

The [V-TAKE] key lights up, and the track number, V-take number, and V-take name appear on the display.

TR 3- 2 GTR 3- 2

HINT

If you select a V-take on which nothing is recorded, the indication "NO DATA" appears.

V-take

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Track

Use the cursor left/right keys to select a track.

Lit: recorded V-take

Flashing: currently selected V-take

Out: unrecorded V-take

TR 2- 1 GTR 2- 1

HINT

You can also select the track with the status keys (1 - 8, 9/10, [MASTER]). For tracks 9/10, the track is toggled between 9 and 10 with each push of the status key.

Turn the dial to select the V-take.

HINT

For tracks 9/10, you can select a different V-take for each track.

Repeat steps 2 - 3 as necessary, to select a V-take for each track.

When you have ﬁnished selecting V-takes, press the [EXIT] key.

The [V-TAKE] key goes out, and the unit returns to the main screen.

The level meter display area will show dots as lit (recorded Vtake) and out (unrecorded V-take). Flashing dots means the V-take currently selected for each track. (recorded/unrecorded V-takes blinks synchronously.)

Editing V-take names

A V-take that has been recorded will be automatically assigned a default name, according to the following pattern.

• DULxx-yy

V-take recorded through DUAL algorithm insert effect

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TR 3- 2 GTR 3- 2

TR 2- 1 GTR 2- 1

TR 3- 2 GTR 3- 2

• GTRxx-yy

V-take recorded through GUITAR/BASS algorithm insert effect

•MICxx-yy

V-take recorded through MIC algorithm insert effect

•LINxx-yy

V-take recorded through LINE algorithm insert effect

• MASxx-yy

V-take recorded through MASTERING algorithm insert effect

• BYPxx-yy

V-take recorded without passing through an insert effect

• BOUxx-yy

V-take recorded using the bounce function

These names can be edited as required.

From the main screen, press the [V-TAKE] key in the track parameter section.

The [V-TAKE] key lights up, and the track number, V-take number, and V-take name appear on the display.

TR 3- 2 GTR 3- 2

NOTE

Only the name of the currently selected V-take of tracks 1 10 can be changed.

Use the cursor left/right keys to select the track whose V-take name you want to edit.

You can also select the track with the status keys (1 - 8, 9/10, [MASTER]).

Press the [EDIT] key.

The ﬁrst character of the V-take name ﬂashes. This indicates that you can change this character.

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Use the cursor left/right keys to move the ﬂashing position to the character you want to change.

Turn the dial to select a character.

The following characters can be selected.

Numerals: 0 - 9 Letters: A - Z, a - z Symbols: (space)

Repeat steps 4 - 5 until the name is as desired.

When you have ﬁnished editing the name, press the [EXIT] key.

The new name is accepted and the unit returns to the condition of step 2. If necessary, you can edit the names of other V-takes.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.

The [V-TAKE] key goes out.

HINT

If a recorded V-take is erased, the name reverts to "NO DATA".

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If you select a V-take on which nothing is recorded, the indication "NO DATA" appears and the name cannot be edited.

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Moving to a desired point in the song (Locate function)

You can specify a location within the song in time units (minutes/seconds/milliseconds) or in measure units (measure/ beat/tick) units, and move to that location.

Hours

Seconds

01012660

Minutes

With the recorder stopped, use the cursor left/right keys from the main screen to move the ﬂashing part to the unit you want to change.

For example, to change the minutes, cause the segment marked "M" to ﬂash.

Millisecond

0 12 660

Turn the dial to specify the numeric value.

On the time indication, minutes, seconds, or milliseconds can be speciﬁed. On the measure indication, measures, beats, or ticks can be speciﬁed. When you change the displayed value, the unit immediately moves to the new location. Pressing the PLAY [ that point.

Measure

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Beat

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R] key starts playback from

Re-recording only a speciﬁed region (Punch-in/out function)

Punch-in/out is a function that lets you re-record just a speciﬁed region of a previously recorded track. The action of switching a currently-playing track to record mode is called "punch-in", and the action of switching back from recording to playback is called "punch-out". The MRS-1266 provides two ways to do this. You can use the panel keys or a foot switch (sold separately) to punch-in/ out manually ("manual punch-in/out"), or cause punch-in/ out to occur automatically at previously speciﬁed points ("auto punch-in/out").

Using manual punch-in/out

This section describes how to perform manual punch-in/out to re-record a region of a previously recorded track, using the panel keys or a foot switch (sold separately).

HINT

If you want to use a foot switch (ZOOM FS01/FS02) for punch-in/out, connect the foot switch to the [FOOT SW] jack on the front panel.

NOTE

With the default settings of the MRS-1266, a foot switch connected to the [FOOT SW] jack is set to control recorder playback/stop. If you want to use the foot switch to punchin/out, you must ﬁrst change the foot switch setting (

153).

Repeatedly press the status key of the track on which you want to perform punch-in/out, until the key is lit in red.

Raise the fader of this track to a suitable position.

While playing the instrument connected to the INPUT jack, use the [INPUT] control and [REC LEVEL] control to adjust the recording level.

During playback, use the faders of the mixer section to adjust the mix balance of your instrument and the playback of the tracks.

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Locate a point several measures before the

intended punch-in point, and press the PLAY [ key to begin recorder playback.

When you come to the punch-in point, press the

REC [

The REC [O] key lights up, and recording begins from that location.

When you come to the intended punch-out point, press the REC [ again.

The REC [O] key goes out, and recording is defeated from that point.

To stop playback, press the STOP [P] key.

To check the newly recorded content, locate to the point of step 4, and press the PLAY [

] key (or press the foot switch).

] key (or the foot switch) once

] key.

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Using auto punch-in/out

Auto punch-in/out is a function that lets you specify beforehand the region to be re-recorded. Punch-in will occur automatically when you reach the starting location (In point), and punch-out will occur automatically when you reach the ending location (Out point). This is convenient for example when you cannot operate the MRS-1266 because you are playing the instrument yourself, or when very fast playback/record switching is required.

In point

Playback Playback Recording

Track

In order to perform auto punch-in/out, you must ﬁrst specify the In point and Out point, and then perform the recording operation. The procedure is as follows.

Raise the fader of the track where you want to perform auto punch-in/out to a suitable position.

While playing the instrument connected to the INPUT jack, use the [INPUT] control and [REC LEVEL] control to adjust the recording level.

Out point

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Locate the point at which you want to punch-in, and press the [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] key.

The [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] key ﬂashes. This sets the "In point" at which recording will begin.

Locate the point at which you want to punch-out, and press the [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] key once more.

This sets the "Out point" at which recording will end. The [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] button will change from ﬂashing to solidly lit. This indicates that the auto punch-in/out function is now enabled.

HINT

If you want to specify the in/out points precisely, it is convenient to use the scrub function ( and assign a mark ( tions.

Use the Locate function to go to a spot before the In point.

Repeatedly press the status key for the track on which you want to perform punch-in/out, until the key ﬂashes red.

NOTE

A status key that is lit red means that the current location is between the In point and Out point. In this case, operate the transport once again to locate to a point that is earlier than the In point.

If you want to rehearse the auto punch-in/out, press the PLAY [

The recorder will begin playing. When you reach the In point, the track on which you are punching-in/out will be muted. When you reach the Out point, muting will be defeated. (You will always be able to monitor the input signal during this time.) Performing this action will not delete or record anything on the track. When you are ﬁnished rehearsing, move again to a location earlier than the In point. If necessary, adjust the In/Out points.

To actually perform auto punch-in/out, hold down the REC [

→ p. 49) beforehand at the desired loca-

] key and press the PLAY [R] key.

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When you reach the In point, recording will begin automatically (punch-in). When you reach the Out point, recording will end automatically, and playback will resume (punch-out).

When you are ﬁnished recording, press the STOP

] key.

[

10.

To listen to the recorded result, move to a location

earlier than the In point, and press the PLAY [ key.

If you want to re-do the recording, repeat steps 5 - 9.

11.

When you are satisﬁed with the recording, press the [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] key so that the key goes out.

The auto punch-in/out function is turned off, and the In point and Out point settings are discarded.

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Recording several tracks on a master track (Mixdown function)

This section explains how to play recorded tracks and rhythm section sounds and record them as a stereo mix on a master track (mixdown).

About the master track

The master track is a set of stereo tracks that is separate from the normal tracks 1 - 10. The most common use of the master track is as a target track for mixdown. The contents of the master track can be used to create an audio CD.

The MRS-1266 offers one master track for each project. Similar to the regular tracks 1 - 10, the master track also has ten virtual tracks (V-takes). This allows you to record different mixes on several V-takes and select the optimum take later.

Master track

When you set the master track to recording, the signal coming from the [MASTER] fader (same signal as supplied at the [OUTPUT] jacks) will be recorded.

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Master track

Mixdown steps

Here's how to mix tracks 1 - 10 and the rhythm section (drum + bass) sound onto two stereo channels and record these on the master track.

Press the [V-TAKE] key in the track parameter section so that the key lights up.

The screen for selecting a V-take for each track appears.

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Press the [MASTER] status key.

The master track is selected. The display shows the number and name of the V-take currently selected for the master track. (If nothing is recorded on the V-take, the indication shows "NO DATA".)

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If you want to change the V-take, turn the dial.

When the V-take has been selected, press the [EXIT] key.

The [V-TAKE] key goes out, and the unit returns to the main screen.

From the main screen, press the [MASTER] status key several times, until the key is lit in red.

The master track is now ready for recording. While the key is lit in red, the other tracks as well as the rhythm section and effects operate normally.

HINT

The signal recorded on the master track is the signal coming from the [MASTER] fader. This is the same signal that is supplied at the [OUTPUT] jacks.

Set the recorder to playback and adjust the mixing balance of the various tracks.

The individual track level settings as well as the insert effect and send/return effect settings all have an inﬂuence on the signal that is sent to the master track. Adjust levels while watching the L/R level meter, and make sure that no signal clipping occurs.

To carry out the mixdown operation, press the

ZERO [ song, and then press the PLAY [ holding down the REC [

Recording on the master track starts.

When recording is complete, press the STOP [P] key.

] key to return to the beginning of the

] key while

] key.

Instead of pressing the [MASTER] status key, you can also use the cursor left/right keys to select the master track.

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Playing the master track

To play the recorded master track, proceed as follows.

From the main screen, press the [MASTER] status key several times, until the key is lit in green.

The unit goes into master track playback mode. In this mode, all other status keys are out, all other tracks are muted, and all effects are switched off.

HINT

While the [MASTER] status key is lit in green, the transport keys except for the REC [

Press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning of the song, and then press the PLAY [

Playback of the master track starts. You can use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the playback volume.

To stop playback, press the STOP [P] key.

To cancel the master track playback mode, press the [MASTER] status key so that the key goes out.

Muting of tracks 1 - 10 and the rhythm section is canceled, and the unit returns to normal operation. Status keys that were automatically turned off are returned to the previous condition.

O] key operate normally.

] key.

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Combining multiple tracks on

RECTRACK MUTE

another track (Bounce function)

How bounce works

"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".) For example, you might bounce the contents of tracks 1 - 8 onto tracks 9/10 and then switch the V-takes of tracks 1 - 8 to record new versions of your performance.

HINT

•You can also mix the signals from the [INPUT] 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 onto empty V-takes.

Making bounce settings

Before using the bounce function, you may have to make certain settings.

■ 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 a track while you bouncerecord on another V-take of that track, use the following procedure to change the internal setting so that the recording track(s) will also play back.

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From the main screen, press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key.

The indication "UTILITY TR EDIT" appears on the display.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "UTILITY BOUNCE" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "BOUNCE RECTRACK" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The current setting is shown.

RECTRACK MUTE

• MUTE:

The recording track(s) will be muted (default setting).

• PLAY:

The recording track(s) will play back.

Turn the dial to change the setting to "PLAY".

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times.

■ Selecting the recording destination V-take

By default, the result of the Bounce operation will be recorded on the V-take that is currently selected for the recording track(s). If you want to play back a track while bouncing onto another V-take of that track, you can use the following procedure to change the recording destination V-take. For information on V-takes, refer to page 38.

From the main screen, press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key.

The indication "UTILITY TR EDIT" appears on the display.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "UTILITY BOUNCE" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the

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REC TAKE CURRENT

indication "BOUNCE REC TAKE" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The V-take currently selected for recording is shown.

REC TAKE CURRENT

• CURRENT:

The bounce result will be recorded on the V-take currently selected for the recording track (default setting).

•1 - 10:

The bounce result will be recorded on the speciﬁed V-take.

Turn the dial to specify the recording destination Vtake.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times.

Press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning of the song, and then press the PLAY [

holding down the REC [

Recording on the tracks 9/10 starts.

When recording is complete, press the STOP [P] key.

The bounce function is terminated.

] key.

] key while

Executing bounce recording

In this example, we will bounce the contents of tracks 1 - 10 onto V-take 10 of tracks 9/10.

Go to the UTILITY screen and verify that recorded

→

tracks are set to playback (

Also on the UTILITY screen, verify that V-take 10 is selected as recording destination (

From the main screen, press the status keys of tracks 9/10 repeatedly, so that the keys are lit in red.

Tracks 9/10 are now ready for recording.

Press the [BOUNCE] key.

The [BOUNCE] key lights up and the Bounce function is turned on. Other tracks and effects function normally.

Set the recorder to playback and adjust the mixing balance of the various tracks.

The individual track level settings as well as the insert effect and send/return effect settings all have an inﬂuence on the mixed signal. Adjust levels while watching the L/R level meter, and make sure that no signal clipping occurs.

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Recording on 6 tracks simultaneously (6TR REC mode)

This section explains how to use the 6TR REC mode which allows up to six tracks to be recorded simultaneously.

How 6TR REC works

In 6TR REC mode, the signals from the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks (or from the GUITAR/BASS INPUT 1 - 2 jacks) can be recorded directly onto tracks 1 - 6. This is convenient to record the performance of an entire band in a single session, using separate tracks for an array of mics or other inputs. In 6TR REC mode, inputs 1 - 6 and tracks 1 - 6 correspond to each other. When the status key of a track is lit in red, the signal of that input can be recorded on the track. When the status key is out or lit in green, the signal from the respective input is sent directly to a point immediately before the [MASTER] fader.

Status key

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

INPUT 5

INPUT 6

NOTE

• In 6TR REC mode, recording on tracks 7, 8, 9/10 and master track is not possible. If you have recorded tracks 1

- 6 and you want to continue recording more than 2 tracks, you must move the recorded audio data to tracks 7, 8, and 9/10 ﬁrst (

• Also while 6TR REC mode is activated, you can use the insert effect on any 2 channels. The send/return effects, the punch-in/out functions , and the bounce function are not available.

→ p. 62).

Red Red

Green (or out)

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

Track 6

[MASTER]

fader

Assigning an input signal to a track

After adjusting the level of the signals from the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks or the GUITAR/BASS INPUT 1 - 2 jacks, the signals are sent to tracks 1 - 6 in the recorder section.

Verify that the instruments or microphones to be recorded are connected to the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks or GUITAR/BASS INPUT 1 - 2 jacks.

Press the [6TRACK RECORDING] key in the input section.

The key lights up and the MRS-1266 switches to 6TR REC mode.

Press the [ON/OFF] keys for the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks.

When pressed, a key lights up in red, and the corresponding input is active. Up to six inputs can be selected simultaneously.

While the instruments are played, adjust the [INPUT] controls to obtain a suitable level.

The [PEAK] indicators should light occasionally when the instrument plays at maximum volume.

To use an insert effect, press the [INPUT SOURCE] key in the effect section, and press the [ON/OFF] key for the input to which you want to apply the effect.

The respective [ON/OFF] key lights up in orange, and the insert effect is applied. In 6TR REC mode, the last two selected inputs can be effect-processed.

NOTE

In 6TR REC mode, the send/return effect cannot be used.

HINT

In the default condition of a project, a patch suitable for guitar/bass is selected as insert effect. If necessary, select a different patch (

→ p. 119).

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UTILITY TR EDIT

REC SRC MASTER

While the instruments are played, use the [REC LEVEL] control to adjust the recording level.

Set the recording level as high as possible, but avoid settings that cause the [CLIP] indicator to light. The current signal level can be checked in the lower part of the display (INPUT 1 - 6).

Press the status keys for the tracks (1 - 6) to be recorded so that the keys are lit in red.

The input mixer signals are sent to the corresponding recording tracks. Up to six status keys can be activated simultaneously. If the [ON/OFF] key for a track is ON but the corresponding status key is off, the respective input will not be recorded.

HINT

If desired, you can control panning for each input in the monitoring channel. To do this, press the [PAN] key in the track parameter section, select one of inputs 1 - 6 with the [ON/ OFF] keys, and turn the dial to adjust the panning value. This setting applies only to monitoring, it has no effect on the recorded signal.

Press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning

of the song, and then press the PLAY [

holding down the REC [

Recording on the tracks starts.

When recording is complete, press the STOP [P] key.

If you want to return to normal recording, press the [6TRACK RECORDING] key. The key goes out, and the 6TR REC mode is canceled.

] key.

] key while

Recording the drum/bass sound (Rhythm recording)

The MRS-1266 allows you to record the drum/bass sound of the rhythm section onto any track. This function is called "rhythm recording". To use the function, proceed as follows.

From the main screen, press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section.

The utility menu appears on the display.

UTILITY TR EDIT

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "UTILITY BOUNCE" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "BOUNCE REC SRC" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

REC SRC MASTER

From this screen, you can select the recording source signal.

• MASTER

Signal immediately after [MASTER] fader

• DRUM TR

Rhythm section drum kit signal

• BASS TR

Rhythm section bass program signal

Turn the dial to select "DRUM TR" or "BASS TR".

Drum or bass is selected as recording source.

Repeatedly press the [EXIT] key to return to the main screen.

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Press the [BOUNCE] key.

From the main screen, repeatedly press the status key of the track to be used as recording destination, until the key is lit in red.

The selected track is ready for recording. Up to two status keys can be selected. The other tracks function normally.

HINT

When wishing to record drum sounds in stereo, select two tracks as recording destination. If only one track is selected, the recording will be in mono.

Verify that the [RHYTHM] key in the rhythm section is out, and that rhythm song or rhythm pattern that you want to record is selected.

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Assigning marks within a song (Marker function)

You can assign up to 100 marks in a song at any desired location, and jump to a mark by pressing a key or by specifying the desired mark number. This is convenient when you want to repeatedly locate a speciﬁc point for playback during recording or mixdown.

Setting a mark

Here's how to assign a mark at the desired location in a song.

Locate the point at which you want to assign a mark.

HINT

It is also possible to record drum or bass sounds generated by playing the pads on the unit or a MIDI keyboard.

Set the recorder to playback and adjust the recording level.

Adjust levels while watching the L/R level meter, and make sure that no signal clipping occurs.

10.

Press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning

of the song, and then press the PLAY [

holding down the REC [

Playback of the rhythm pattern/rhythm song starts and is recorded on the selected tracks.

11.

When recording is complete, press the STOP [P] key.

Rhythm recording ends. If you want to return to normal recording, select [MASTER] on the screen of step 3.

] key.

] key while

HINT

•A mark can be assigned either during playback or when stopped.

•You can also use the scrub function to locate the position with high precision.

Press the [MARK] key in the control section.

A mark will be assigned to the current location. When a mark has been assigned, the new mark number (01 - 99) will appear in the MARKER area in the upper right of the display.

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The mark number is assigned automatically in ascending order from the beginning of the song. If you add a new mark between two existing marks, the subsequent marks will be renumbered.

Mark

number

Song

0000010102

Add a mark

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Mark

number

Song

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03.

HINT

• Mark number 00 is already set at the beginning of the song (the counter zero location).

• In the main screen, the MARKER area in the upper right of the display will show the number of the mark that you passed last (i.e., the previous mark in the song). If a dot is shown at the lower right of the mark number, this means that the mark location matches the current location.

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Locating a mark

Here's how to move to the location of a mark. This can be done in two ways: you can use key operations, or specify the mark number directly.

■ Using keys to locate

From the main screen, press either the MARKER

] or [I] key in the control section.

[

Each time you press the key, the unit jumps to the next mark before or after the current location.

Mark

Song

Current location

03.

Deleting a mark

Here's how to delete a mark that you assigned.

Locate the mark that you want to delete.

The mark number displayed in the MARKER area is the mark that will be deleted.

NOTE

It is not possible to delete a mark unless the mark location exactly matches the current location. If the dot at the lower right of the mark number is not lit, use the MARKER [

I] keys to jump to the exact marker point.

[

Press the [CLEAR] key in the control section.

The selected mark will be deleted, and subsequent marks will be renumbered.

NOTE

•A deleted mark cannot be recovered.

• It is not possible to delete mark number "00" located at the beginning of the song.

U] /

■ Specifying the mark number to locate

From the main screen, press the cursor left key once.

The indication "MARKER" ﬂashes in the upper right of the display.

Turn the dial to select the desired mark number.

As soon as the number is changed, the unit jumps to that number.

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Playing back the same passage repeatedly (A-B Repeat function)

A-B Repeat is a function that repeatedly plays back a desired region of the song. This is useful when you want to listen to the same region repeatedly.

Move to the point at which you want to begin repeat playback, and press the [A-B REPEAT] key in the control section.

The [A-B REPEAT] key ﬂashes, and the repeat start location (point A) is speciﬁed.

HINT

The A/B point can be speciﬁed either during playback or when stopped.

Move to the point at which you want to end repeat playback, and press the [A-B REPEAT] key once more.

The [A-B REPEAT] key will change from ﬂashing to constantly lit, and the repeat end location (point B) will be speciﬁed.

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To turn off repeat playback, press the [A-B REPEAT] key.

The [A-B REPEAT] key goes out, and repeat playback will be turned off. The A/B point locations also will be erased.

NOTE

If you specify a point B that is located earlier than point A, the region from points B

If you wish to redo the A/B point setting, press the [A-B REPEAT] key so that it goes out, and then repeat the procedure from step 1.

To begin repeat playback, press the PLAY [R] key.

Repeat playback will begin when you press the PLAY [R] key while the [A-B REPEAT] key is lit. When the end point (normally point B) is reached, the recorder jumps to the start point (normally point A), and playback continues.

To stop repeat playback, press the STOP [P] key.

Even after pressing the STOP [P] key to stop playback, you can perform repeat playback again as many times as desired, as long as the [A-B REPEAT] key is lit.

→ A will be played repeatedly.

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SCRUB FRM 40ms

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SCRUB FRM 40ms

Finding a desired location (Scrub/Preview function)

The MRS-1266 provides a "Scrub" function that lets you search for a desired location while repeatedly playing a short region before or after the current point. This is convenient when you want to accurately ﬁnd the point at which a speciﬁc sound starts or stops. When the scrub function is on, you can use the "Preview function" that plays 0.7 seconds before and after the current point. By using the scrub and preview functions together, you can ﬁnd the desired location quickly and accurately.

Using the scrub/preview functions

From the main screen, hold down the STOP [P]

key and press the PLAY [

This turns on the scrub function, and a short region (40 milliseconds by default) following the current location will play back repeatedly.

Current location

] key.

forward or backward in milliseconds or ticks.

If you want to use the preview function to hear the region before the current location, press the REW

] key. To hear the region after the current

[

location, press the FF [

If you press the REW [T] key, a region of 0.7 seconds prior to the current location will play (ending at the current location). If you press the FF [ seconds following the current location will play (beginning at the current location). This is called "preview playback". When preview playback ends, scrub playback will resume.

Current location

Preview playback Preview playback

To cancel the scrub function, press the STOP [P] key.

The unit returns to the main screen.

] key.

Y] key, a region of 0.7

Track

When the scrub function is on, the display changes as follows.

Scrub playback

SCRUB FRM 40ms

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Use the status keys 1 - 8 and 9/10 to select the track(s) for scrub playback.

Up to 4 tracks can be selected simultaneously.

Use the cursor left/right keys to cause the unit indication on the counter ("MS" for time display, or "TICK" for measure display) to ﬂash.

Turn the dial to the left or right to ﬁnd the desired location.

During scrub playback, the current location can be moved

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Changing the settings of the scrub function

When the scrub function is on, you can change the direction of the scrub playback (whether it will play the region before or after the current location), and the length of the scrub playback region.

From the main screen, hold down the STOP [P]

key and press the PLAY [

This turns the scrub function on, and the following screen will appear. The characters in the lower left (TO/FRM) indicate the direction of scrub playback, and the number in the lower right (40 - 200) is the length of scrub playback.

] key.

SCRUB FRM 40ms

Direction of scrub playback

Length of scrub playback

If you want to change the length of scrub playback, use the cursor left/right keys to cause the scrub

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playback length setting to ﬂash, and turn the dial.

You can select 40, 80, 120, 160, or 200 (ms) as the length of scrub playback.

HINT

You can also use the cursor up/down keys to change the scrub playback length.

If you want to change the direction of scrub playback, use the cursor left/right keys to cause the scrub playback direction indication to ﬂash, and turn the dial.

If you select "TO", scrub playback will begin from an earlier point and end at the current location. If you select "FRM", scrub playback will begin from the current location (this is the default setting).

(Default setting)

Current location Current location

Reference [Recorder]

Scrub playback Scrub playback

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Any change you make to the scrub settings will take effect immediately.

If you want to use the new scrub playback settings to ﬁnd a location, use the cursor left/right keys to move the ﬂashing area to the unit displayed on the counter ("MS" for time display, or "TICK" for measure display).

Turn the dial to the left or right to move the current location.

During scrub playback, the current location can be moved forward or backward in milliseconds or ticks.

To exit the scrub function, press the STOP [P] key.

The unit returns to the main screen.

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UTILITY TR EDIT

TR EDIT Copy

Copy Src TR 1- 1

Copy Src TR10- 1

Copy Src TR 1/2

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This section explains how to edit audio data contained on the tracks of the recorder section. There are two major types of editing functions: directly rewriting waveform data and V-take editing.

Editing by rewriting data

The procedure for copying or moving a speciﬁed range by directly rewriting the waveform data is explained below.

Basic editing steps

When editing by rewriting waveform data, some steps are similar for each action. These are as follows.

From the main screen, press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section.

The utility menu appears on the display.

UTILITY TR EDIT

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “UTILITY TR EDIT” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The track edit menu containing various editing commands appears on the display.

TR EDIT Copy

• Fade I/O (Fade-in/out)

Perform fade-in/fade-out over a speciﬁed audio data interval.

• Reverse

Reverse a speciﬁed range of audio data.

•Timstrch (Time Stretch/Compress)

Change the duration of a speciﬁed range of audio data without changing the pitch.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The screen for selecting the track and V-take for editing appears. The display shown below is an example for selecting the copy command in step 3.

Copy Src TR 1- 1

Track number

Turn the dial to select the track number (1 - 10), and use the cursor up/down keys to select the V-take number (1 - 10).

V-take numbe

Copy Src TR10- 1

The following editing commands are available.

• Copy

Copy a speciﬁed range of audio data.

• Move

Move a speciﬁed range of audio data.

•Erase

Erase a speciﬁed range of audio data.

•Trim

Retain only a speciﬁed range of audio data and erase the rest.

Use the cursor left/right keys to select the desired command.

On this screen, the stereo tracks 9/10 are treated as two independent tracks. V-takes that are not currently selected for tracks 1 - 10 can also be selected for editing. When track 10 is selected, turning the dial further to the right brings up the following screen.

Copy Src TR 1/2

When this screen is shown, turning the dial to the right selects tracks in odd-numbered/even-numbered pairs (1/2, 3/ 4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10) or the master track. In this case, the currently selected V-take for the two tracks or the master track becomes the editing target.

Press the [ENTER] key.

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Reference [Track Editing]

Copy Src START

00.

001-1

Copy Src END

058- 3

Copy Dst TR 1- 1

The subsequent steps will differ, depending on which command was selected. See the sections for the respective commands.

When the editing command has been executed, repeatedly press the [EXIT] key to return to the main screen.

NOTE

After performing an edit function and rewriting the audio data on a track, the original data cannot be restored. If you want to retain the condition before editing, use the capture function for that track (

→ p. 63).

Copying a speciﬁed range of data

You can copy the audio data of a speciﬁed range to a speciﬁed position on a speciﬁed track. This action will overwrite the existing data at the destination location. The copy source data will be unchanged.

Copy source track

Copy

HINT

The edit range start point is shown on the left-hand counter in hours, minutes, seconds, milliseconds and on the righthand counter in measures and beats.

Use the cursor left/right keys to move the ﬂashing section of the counter, and turn the dial to specify the copy start point.

The point can be speciﬁed in hours/minutes/seconds. When a value is speciﬁed, the measure/beat counter reﬂects the new location. If you move the ﬂashing section to the MARKER ﬁeld on the display, you can specify a mark by turning the dial. In this case, the mark position becomes the editing start point. When you specify the point where there is no recorded data, an "*" symbol will appear on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes to “Copy Src END”. This screen lets you specify the copy range end point.

Copy Src END

0213 0

058- 3

Copy destination track

Refer to steps 1 - 6 of “Basic editing steps” to select the copy source track/V-take, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows. This screen lets you specify the copy range start point.

Copy Src START

000 0

00.

001-1

Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the copy range end point.

If you press the PLAY [R] key at this point, the speciﬁed range will be played.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display now shows “Copy Dst TR xx-yy” (where xx is the track number and yy the V-take number). This screen lets you specify the copy destination track/V-take.

Copy Dst TR 1- 1

NOTE

• If you have selected a single track as copy source, only a single track can be selected as copy destination.

•If you have selected two adjacent tracks or the master track as copy source, only two adjacent tracks or the master track can be selected as copy destination. In this case, the currently selected V-take for each track becomes the editing target.

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Reference [Track Editing]

Copy Dst TO

00.

001- 1

Move Src START

00.

001- 1

Move Src END

083- 4

Move Dst TR 1- 1

Specify the copy destination track/V-take in the same way as when selecting the copy source track/V-take, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows. This screen lets you specify the start point on the copy destination V-take.

Copy Dst TO

0 0 0 0

Specify the copy destination start point in the same way as for the copy source, and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “Copy SURE?” appears on the display.

To execute the copy operation, press the [ENTER] key.

By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can return to the previous screen. Pressing the [EXIT] key several times lets you go back to previous screens. When the copy is executed, the indication “Copy COMPLETE” appears on the display, and the unit returns to the track edit menu.

HINT

To paste the same range repeatedly, use the phrase loop function (

Moving a speciﬁed range of data

You can move the audio data of a speciﬁed range to a speciﬁed position on a speciﬁed track. This action will overwrite the existing data at the destination location. The move source data will be erased.

Move destination track

→ p. 65).

Move source track

Move

Refer to steps 1 - 6 of “Basic editing steps” to select the move source track/V-take, and press the [ENTER] key.

00.

001- 1

The display changes as follows. This screen lets you specify the move range start point.

Move Src START

0 0 0 0

Use the cursor left/right keys to move the ﬂashing section of the counter, and turn the dial to specify the move start point.

You can also specify the point as a mark.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes to “Move Src END”.

00.

001- 1

Move Src END

0 3 1200

Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the move range end point.

If you press the PLAY [R] key at this point, the speciﬁed range will be played.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes to let you specify the move destination track/V-take.

083- 4

Move Dst TR 1- 1

NOTE

• If you have selected a single track as move source, only a single track can be selected as move destination.

• If you have selected two adjacent tracks or the master track as move source, only two adjacent tracks or the master track can be selected as move destination. In this case, the currently selected V-take for each track becomes the editing target.

Specify the move destination track/V-take in the same way as when selecting the move source track/V-take, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes to the screen for specifying move destination start point.

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Move Dst TO

00.

001- 1

Ers Src START

00.

001- 1

Ers Src END

042- 1

Move Dst TO

0 0 0 0

Specify the move destination start point in the same way as for the move source, and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “Move SURE?” appears on the display.

To execute the move operation, press the [ENTER] key.

By using the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can move back to previous screens. When the move is executed, the indication “Move COMPLETE” appears on the display, and the unit returns to the track edit menu.

Erasing a speciﬁed range of data

You can erase the audio data of a speciﬁed range and return the range to the mute (non-recorded) condition.

Erase

Refer to steps 1 - 6 of “Basic editing steps” to select the track/V-take for erasing, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows. This screen lets you specify the erase range start point.

00.

001- 1

Ers Src START

0 0 0 0

Use the cursor left/right keys to move the ﬂashing section of the counter, and turn the dial to specify the erase start point.

You can also specify the point as a mark.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes to “Ers Src END”.

00.

001- 1

Ers Src END

0 132 0

Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the erase range end point.

If you press the PLAY [R] key at this point, the speciﬁed range will be played.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “Erase SURE?” appears on the display.

To execute the erase operation, press the [ENTER] key.

By using the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can move back to previous screens. When the erase is executed, the indication “Erase COMPLETE” appears on the display, and the unit returns to the track edit menu.

Trimming a speciﬁed range of data

You can erase the audio data of a speciﬁed range and adjust the data start/end point (trimming). For example, when preparing to burn the master track onto a CD-R/RW disc, you might want to remove unwanted portions at the start and the end of the V-take that will be used.

Erase Erase

NOTE

When data before a speciﬁed section are erased (trimmed), the remaining audio data will move up by that amount. Therefore the timing may become mismatched with regard to other tracks/V-takes.

Refer to steps 1 - 6 of “Basic editing steps” to select the track/V-take for trimming, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows. This screen lets you specify the start point for the range to be preserved after trimming (all data before this point will be erased).

042- 1

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Reference [Track Editing]

Trim Src START

00.

001- 1

Trim Src END

010- 3

Fade Src START

00.

001- 1

Fade Src END

003- 1

Trim Src START

0 0 0 0

Use the cursor left/right keys to move the ﬂashing section of the counter, and turn the dial to specify the range start point.

You can also specify the point as a mark.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes to “Trm Src END”.

00.

001- 1

Trim Src END

0 016300

Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the range end point.

All data after this point will be erased. If you press the PLAY [ played.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “Trim SURE?” appears on the display.

To execute the trimming operation, press the [ENTER] key.

By using the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can move back to previous screens. When the trimming operation is executed, the indication “Trim COMPLETE” appears on the display, and the unit returns to the track edit menu.

R] key, the speciﬁed range will be

010- 3

Fade-in/fade-out of speciﬁed data range

You can fade in or fade out the audio data over a speciﬁed range.

Fade-in

NOTE

The fade-in/out command does not simply alter the track volume. Rather, it rewrites the waveform data and is therefore not reversible once executed. If you want to retain the condition before editing, use the capture function for that

→ p. 63).

track (

Refer to steps 1 - 6 of “Basic editing steps” to select the track/V-take for fade-in or fade-out, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows. This screen lets you specify the start point for fade-in or fade-out.

Fade Src START

0 0 0 0

Use the cursor left/right keys to move the ﬂashing section of the counter, and turn the dial to specify the fade-in or fade-out start point.

You can also specify the point as a mark.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes to “Fade Src END”.

00.

001- 1

Fade Src END

0 0 4260

Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the fade-in or fade-out end point.

If you press the PLAY [R] key, the speciﬁed range of the speciﬁed V-take will be played.

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I-1

Fade Src CURVE

Rvrs Src START

00.

001- 1

Rvrs Src END

015- 3

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

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Reversing a speciﬁed range of audio data

Fade Src CURVE

Turn the dial to select the fade-in or fade-out curve.

Curves I-1 to I-3 are for fade-in, and curves O-1 to O-3 are for fade-out. The three different kinds of curves look as follows.

Fade-in

Fade-out

The indication “Fade I/O SURE?” appears on the display.

By using the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can move back to previous screens. When the fade-in/fade-out operation is executed, the indication “Fade I/O COMPLETE” appears on the display, and the unit returns to the track edit menu.

I-1 I-2 I-3

O-1 O-2 O-3

Press the [ENTER] key.

To execute the fade-in/fade-out operation, press the [ENTER] key.

I-1

You can reverse the order of a speciﬁed range of audio data.

Reverse

A B C D E E D C B A

Refer to steps 1 - 6 of “Basic editing steps” to select the track/V-take for reversing, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows. This screen lets you specify the start point for reversing.

Rvrs Src START

0 0 0 0

Use the cursor left/right keys to move the ﬂashing section of the counter, and turn the dial to specify the reversing start point.

You can also specify the point as a mark.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes to “Rvrs Src END”.

00.

001- 1

Rvrs Src END

0 031 60

Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the reversing end point.

If you press the PLAY [R] key, the speciﬁed range of the speciﬁed V-take will be played.

Press the [ENTER] key.

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The indication “Reverse SURE?” appears on the display.

To execute the reversing operation, press the [ENTER] key.

By using the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can move back to previous screens.

Reference [Track Editing]

TmStrDst TR 1- 1

120.0

TmStrSrc

100.00%

When the reversing operation is executed, the indication “Reverse COMPLETE” appears on the display, and the unit returns to the track edit menu.

Changing the duration of a speciﬁed range of data

You can change the duration of the entire audio data on a track without changing the pitch (time stretch/compress). The stretched or compressed data can be written over the old data on the same track or pasted on another track.

Time stretch/compress

A B C D EA B C D E

Refer to steps 1 - 6 of “Basic editing steps” to select the track/V-take for time stretch/compress, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes to a screen for selecting a track/V-take on which to place the audio data after time stretch/compress. The indication is “TmStrDst TR xx-yy” (where xx is the track number and yy the V-take number).

TmStrDst TR 1- 1

Use the cursor up/down keys and the dial to select the destination track/V-take, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

TmStrSrc

100.00%

Stretch ratio

120.0

Te mp o

•Stretch ratio (%)

Expresses the length of the track after time stretch/compress. The setting range is 50% - 150%.

•Tempo (BPM)

Sets the tempo (beats per minute) after time stretch/ compress, using the tempo set in the rhythm song as reference. The default value is the tempo set at the beginning of the current rhythm song.

Use the cursor left/right keys to select the unit for making the time stretch/compress setting.

The ﬂashing section moves.

Turn the dial to make the time stretch/compress setting.

When you change one item, the other item also changes accordingly.

NOTE

Also when using the BPM item for making the setting, the setting range of 50% - 150% cannot be exceeded.

Press the PLAY [R] key, and then press the STOP

] key at the stretch/compress end point.

[

The stretched or compressed track will be played back, and when you press the STOP [ "TimStrch SURE?", asking you to conﬁrm the time stretch/ compress operation.

To execute the time stretch/compress operation, press the [ENTER] key.

By using the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can move back to previous screens. When the time stretch/compress operation is executed, the indication “TimStrch COMPLETE” appears on the display, and the unit returns to the track edit menu.

P] key, the display will ask

This screen lets you specify the ratio for time stretch/ compress in two ways, as listed below (the current selection ﬂashes).

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Editing V-takes

TR 1- 1

ERASE TR 1- 1

Recorded audio data can also be edited in V-take units. You can for example copy a certain V-take to another V-take for backup, or delete a V-take that is no longer needed.

Basic V-take editing steps

When editing audio data in V-take units, some steps are similar for each action. These are as follows.

From the main screen, press the [V-TAKE] key in the track parameter section.

The key lights up, and a screen for switching the V-take appears on the display.

TR 1- 1

While this screen is shown, the level meter’s ﬂashing/lit/out status indicates the V-take selection and the presence or absence of audio data.

Reference [Track Editing]

Press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section.

A menu for editing audio data in track units appears on the display.

ERASE TR 1- 1

Repeatedly press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key to call up the desired command.

The following editing commands are available.

• ERASE

Erase the audio data on a speciﬁed track/V-take.

• COPY

Copy the audio data of a speciﬁed track/V-take to another track/V-take.

• MOVE

Move the audio data of a speciﬁed track/V-take to another track/V-take.

• EXCHG (Exchange)

Exchange the audio data of a speciﬁed track/V-take with the data of another track/V-take.

V-take

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Track

Use the cursor left/right keys and the dial to select a track and V-take.

The status key for the currently selected track is lit in orange. You can also press a status key to select a track. It is also possible to select the master track. In this case, the indication shows “M- 1” and the [MASTER] status key is lit.

Lit: recorded V-take

Flashing: currently selected V-take

Out: unrecorded V-take

HINT

If necessary, you can also change your selection of track and V-take from this screen.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The subsequent steps will differ, depending on which command was selected. See the sections for the respective commands.

When the editing command has been executed, press the [EXIT] key to return to the main screen.

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Reference [Track Editing]

MOVE TO TR 3- 4

Erasing a V-take

You can erase the audio data on a speciﬁed V-take. The Vtake is returned to the non-recorded condition.

Erase

Use the cursor left/right keys and the dial to select the destination V-take, and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “COPY SURE?” appears on the display.

To execute the copy operation, press the [ENTER] key once more. To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key.

Refer to steps 1 - 5 of “Basic V-take editing steps” to select the track/V-take to erase and to bring up the indication “ERASE” on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “ERASE SURE?” appears on the display.

To execute the erase operation, press the [ENTER] key once more. To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key.

After the erase operation is completed, the unit returns to the V-take editing menu.

Copying a V-take

You can copy the audio data of a speciﬁed V-take to any other V-take. This action will overwrite any existing data on the destination V-take. The data on the copy source V-take will be unchanged.

Copy source track

Copy

After the copy operation is completed, the unit returns to the V-take editing menu.

Moving a V-take

You can move the audio data of a speciﬁed V-take to any other V-take. This action will overwrite any existing data on the destination V-take. The data on the move source V-take will be erased.

Move source track

Move

Move destination track

Refer to steps 1 - 5 of “Basic V-take editing steps” to select the track/V-take to move and to bring up the indication “MOVE” on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key.

A screen for selecting the move destination appears on the display.

A screen for selecting the copy destination appears on the display.

Copy destination track

Refer to steps 1 - 5 of “Basic V-take editing steps” to select the track/V-take to copy and to bring up the indication “COPY” on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key.

MOVE TO TR 3- 4

Use the cursor left/right keys and the dial to select the destination V-take, and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “MOVE SURE?” appears on the display.

To execute the move operation, press the [ENTER] key once more. To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key.

After the move operation is completed, the unit returns to the V-take editing menu.

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Exchanging V-takes

You can exchange the audio data of two speciﬁed V-takes.

Exchange

Refer to steps 1 - 5 of “Basic V-take editing steps” to select the exchange source track/V-take and to bring up the indication “EXCHG” on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key.

A screen for selecting the exchange destination appears on the display.

Use the cursor left/right keys and the dial to select the exchange destination V-take, and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “EXCHG SURE?” appears on the display.

To execute the exchange operation, press the [ENTER] key once more. To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key.

After the exchange operation is completed, the unit returns to the V-take editing menu.

Track capture and swap

You can capture the audio data of any track and temporarily store them on the hard disk. Later you can swap the captured data with the current data of the track. This lets you for example save the state of a track before an editing operation. If the result of the operation is not as desired, you can then easily restore the track to its previous state.

◆ Capture

Recorder

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3

Captured data

of track 1

◆ Swap

Recorder

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3

Captured data

of track 1

Recorder

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3

Recorded data

Capture operation

for track 1

Recorded data

Swap operation

for track 1

Captured data

of track 1

NOTE

Captured track data will be erased from the hard disk when the currently selected project is saved.

Capturing a track

You can capture the audio data of any speciﬁed track.

From the main screen, press the [CAPTURE/ SWAP] key in the control section.

A screen for selecting a track appears on the display.

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CAPTURE TR1

SWAP TR1

CAPTURE TR1

Use the status keys or the dial to select a track for capture.

The status key for the currently selected track is lit in orange. It is also possible to select the master track. In this case, the indication shows “MASTER” and the [MASTER] status key is lit.

NOTE

An unrecorded track cannot be captured.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “CAPTURE SURE?” appears on the display.

To carry out the capture operation, press the [ENTER] key once more.

When capture is executed, the indication “SWAP TRxx” (where xx is the track number) appears on the display. In this condition, swapping with the displayed track is possible.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.

HINT

By repeating steps 1 - 4, you can capture multiple tracks.

Swapping track data and captured data

You can swap the current data of a track with the captured data.

From the main screen, press the [CAPTURE/ SWAP] key in the control section.

Use the status keys or the dial to select a track that was previously captured.

When you select a captured track, the indication “SWAP” appears on the display.

SWAP TR1

HINT

If you select a track that was not captured, the indication “CAPTURE” appears.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “SWAP SURE?” appears on the display.

To carry out the swap operation, press the [ENTER] key once more.

The audio data of the selected track are swapped with the previously captured audio data.

HINT

By performing the swap operation once more, you can return the track contents to the previous condition.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.

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The MRS-1266 lets you handle part of a recorded track or an audio ﬁle on CD-ROM as a phrase that can be loaded and played freely, in a preprogrammed sequence or for a speciﬁed number of times. The result can be written to any track/V-take. This function is called “phrase looping”. For example, you could use a commercially available sampling CD to pick up drum loops in any desired order, and use these to create a rhythm track. This section describes the steps for phrase looping.

Which kind of phrases can be used?

The MRS-1266 can manage up to 100 phrases in one project. The phrases are stored on the hard disk in an area called the “phrase pool”. The following kinds of data can be used as a phrase.

(1) Any track/V-take in the currently loaded project

You can select any track/V-take in the currently loaded project and specify a range to be used as a phrase.

(2) Audio ﬁle on CD-ROM/R/RW

You can load a stereo or mono audio ﬁle (8bit/16bit AIFF or WAV ﬁle with sampling frequency 8 - 48 kHz) from a CDROM/R/RW disc inserted in the CD-R/RW drive and use it as a phrase.

NOTE

• After loading, all audio ﬁles are played with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. If necessary, ﬁles with other sampling frequencies can be converted (resampled) to

44.1 kHz.

NOTE

• The MRS-1266 does not recognize the ﬁles that do not conform to the ISO9660 standard Level 1.

• The MRS-1266 does not recognize the ﬁles recorded on a disc that the session is left open.

(3) Phrase from another project

You can load any phrase from a project stored on the internal hard disk of the MRS-1266. In this case, specifying a range is not possible.

HINT

It is not possible to directly load an audio track from an audio CD as a phrase. You must ﬁrst read it into a track (

Once you have loaded phrases into the phrase pool, you can specify various parameters such as playback range and volume level, and then you can specify a playback sequence and number of times each phrase is played. The result can then be written to any track/V-take as a phrase loop.

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CD-ROM/R/RW

(2)

Project

Phrase pool

Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase

Track/V-take

(3)

Project

Phrase pool

Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase

Track/V-take

(1)

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UTILITY TR EDIT

PHRASE REST

IMPORT TAKE

Loading a phrase

This section describes how to load a phrase into the phrase pool.

Basic phrase loading steps

When loading phrases, some steps are similar for each phrase type. These are as follows.

From the main screen, press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section.

The utility menu appears on the display.

UTILITY TR EDIT

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “UTILITY PHRASE” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The phrase menu appears on the display.

PHRASE REST

Phrase name Phrase number

Turn the dial to select a number into which the phrase should be loaded.

If you select an empty phrase number, the display shows “EMPTY”.

NOTE

If you select a number into which a phrase is already loaded, the previous phrase will be erased and replaced by the new phrase.

Press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section once more.

The phrase utility menu appears on the display.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “PHRASE IMPORT” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The menu for selecting the import source appears on the display.

IMPORT TAKE

Use the cursor left/right keys to select one of the following, and press the [ENTER] key.

TAKE

●

Import a speciﬁed range of audio data from any track/V-take in the currently loaded project.

WAV/AIFF

●

Import an audio ﬁle (WAV/AIFF) from a CD-ROM or CDR/RW disc inserted in the CD-R/RW drive or from the internal hard disk.

●PHRASE

Import a phrase from the phrase pool of another project saved on the hard disk.

The subsequent steps will differ, depending on which source was selected. See the respective sections for the speciﬁc commands. After the import operation was carried out, the phrase menu appears again on the display. If desired, you can import another phrase. Up to 100 phrases can be included in a project (duration is from 1 second up to 30 minutes per phrase at a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz).

Importing a V-take from the current project

You can specify a range from any track/V-take of the current project and use it as material for a phrase loop.

Refer to steps 1 - 6 of “Basic phrase loading steps” to select “TAKE” as import source. Then press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “ImprtSrc TR xx-yy” (where xx is the track number and yy the V-take number) appears on the display.

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ImprtSrc

ImprtSrc TR 1- 1

ImprtSrc TR10- 1

ImprtSrc TR1/2

ImprtSrc START

ImprtSrc END

IMPORT SURE?

TR 1- 1

Turn the dial to select the track number (1 - 10), and use the cursor up/down keys to select the V-take number (1 - 10).

ImprtSrc TR10- 1

On this screen, the stereo tracks 9/10 are treated as two independent tracks. V-takes that are not currently selected for tracks 1 - 10 can also be selected for loading. When track 10 is selected, turning the dial further to the right brings up the following screen.

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R] key, you can perform scrub playback of the V-take of

[ the speciﬁed track (

•The playback range of the phrase loop can be ﬁne-adjusted also after importing. Therefore it sufﬁces if you make a rough selection here.

NOTE

You cannot specify a point where there are no audio data. If you try to do this, the indication “ ” appears on the display.

When you have speciﬁed the start point, press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

→ p. 52).

ImprtSrc END

00013420

ImprtSrc TR1/2

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes to “ImprtSrc START”. In this condition, you can specify the start point for the data range to be imported.

ImprtSrc START

00000000

Use the cursor left/right keys to move the ﬂashing section of the counter, and turn the dial to specify the start point.

If you move the ﬂashing section to the MARKER ﬁeld on the display, you can specify a mark by turning the dial. In this case, the mark position becomes the import start point.

Specify the end point of the range in the same way.

If you press the PLAY [R] key, the speciﬁed range will be played.

When you have speciﬁed the end point, press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “IMPORT SURE?” appears on the display.

IMPORT SURE?

Press the [ENTER] key.

The phrase is imported. When the import process is completed, the phrase menu appears again.

• By holding down the STOP [P] key and pressing the PLAY

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IMPORT CD-ROM

IMPORT LOOP1

IMPORT WAVFILES

WAV/AIFF Resample

Importing a WAV/AIFF ﬁle

You can an import an audio ﬁle (WAV/AIFF) from a CDROM or CD-R/RW disc inserted in the CD-R/RW drive or from the internal hard disk. Before doing this, the following preparations are necessary.

●

When importing from the CD-R/RW drive

Insert a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW disc containing audio ﬁles into the CD-R/RW drive.

●

When importing from the internal hard disk

Copy audio ﬁles from a computer into a folder named “WAV_AIFF” immediately under the root directory (top level folder) of the internal hard disk.

NOTE

•To copy audio ﬁles to the internal hard disk, an optional card and a computer are necessary. For details, refer to the documentation of the option card.

• Any sub folders in the WAV_AIFF folder are not recognized.

Refer to steps 1 - 6 of “Basic phrase loading steps” to select “WAV/AIFF” as import source. Then press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “IMPORT CD-ROM” appears on the display. You can now select the source device.

IMPORT CD-ROM

Use the cursor left/right keys to select the source device: “CD-ROM” (CD-R/RW drive) or “IntHDD” (internal hard disk).

Press the [ENTER] key.

The unit searches for WAV/AIFF ﬁles on the speciﬁed device. When ﬁles are found, their names are listed on the display.

Turn the dial to select the audio ﬁle to import.

When accessing a disc in the CD-R/RW drive which has audio ﬁles in a certain folder, select the folder name with the dial.

IMPORT WAVFILES

When you press the [ENTER] key in this condition, the ﬁles inside the selected folder are displayed. Use the [EXIT] key to return to the next higher level.

To carry out the import process, press the [ENTER] key.

Depending on the sampling frequency of the imported audio ﬁle, the following applies.

●

Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz

When you press the [ENTER] key, the audio ﬁle is imported. When the process is complete, the phrase menu appears again.

●

Sampling frequency other than 44.1 kHz

When you press the [ENTER] key, a selection screen for conversion to 44.1 kHz (resampling) appears.

WAV/AIFF Resample

Turn the dial to select resampling on/off, and then press the [ENTER] key once more. When the import process is complete, the phrase menu appears again.

NOTE

Imported audio ﬁles are always played with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. If resampling was disabled during import, a ﬁle with a different sampling frequency will play back with a different pitch.

IMPORT LOOP1

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Reference [Phrase Looping]

PRJ SEL PROJ003

PHRASE PH003-02

UTILITY TR EDIT

Importing a phrase from a different project

You can import any phrase contained in the phrase pool of another project stored on the hard disk.

HINT

When you import a phrase from the phrase pool of another project, you cannot specify a range. If necessary, edit the phrase playback point after importing the phrase.

Refer to steps 1 - 6 of “Basic phrase loading steps” to select “PHRASE” as import source. Then press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “PRL SEL xxxxx” (where xxxxx is the project name) appears on the display. You can now select the source project.

PRJ SEL PROJ003

Turn the dial to select the source project, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display now shows the screen for selecting phrases in that project.

Project number Project name

PHRASE PH003-02

Phrase name Phrase number

NOTE

If the selected project does not contain any phrases, the indication “NO DATA” appears on the display for 2 seconds, and then the original screen returns.

Turn the dial to select the phrase, and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “IMPORT SURE?” appears on the display.

To carry out the import process, press the [ENTER] key once more.

The phrase is imported. When the import process is completed, the phrase menu appears again.

Adjusting phrase parameters

Once you have imported phrases into the phrase pool, you should specify parameters such as playback range and number of measures. The following parameters can be adjusted for each phrase individually.

●

START/END

This parameter determines the playback start point and end point of the phrase in time units. In the default condition, the parameter is set to the start and end of the imported data. This parameter can be used for example to extract only a part of a drum loop imported from CD-ROM.

●

MEAS X (number of measures)

This parameter speciﬁes to how many measures the range between the START/END parameter values corresponds. The parameter lets you compress or expand the playing duration of the phrase to match the tempo setting of the rhythm section. The setting range is 1 - 99 measures.

●

TIMSIG(time signature)

This parameter speciﬁes the time signature of the phrase. A combination with the above MEAS X parameter determines the playing duration. The setting range is 1(1/4) - 8 (8/4).

HINT

If you do not wish to match the phrase to the rhythm section tempo, adjusting this parameter is not necessary.

NAME

●

This is the name assigned to the phrase.

LVL (level)

●

This is the playback level of the phrase.

To adjust the above parameters, proceed as follows.

From the main screen, press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section.

The utility menu appears on the display.

UTILITY TR EDIT

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PHRASE PH000-00

PH000-00 MEAS X02

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “UTILITY PHRASE” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The names and numbers of phrases in the phrase pool appear on the display.

PHRASE PH000-00

Turn the dial to select the number of the phrase you want to edit.

When you press the PLAY [R] key, the selected phrase is played. If you select a number where no phrase is imported, the indication “EMPTY” appears instead of the phrase name.

Press the [EDIT] key.

The phrase edit menu appears.

PH000-00 MEAS X02

Use the cursor up/down keys to call up the parameter you want to edit.

• MEAS X xx (xx = 1 - 99)

You can set the number of measures in the range of 1 - 99.

•TIMSIG

You can set the time signature in the range of 1 - 8.

•START

You can adjust the phrase start point in minutes, seconds, and milliseconds.

• END

You can adjust the phrase end point in minutes, seconds, and milliseconds.

• NAME

You can specify a name for the phrase.

•LVL

You can adjust the phrase playback level in the range of ±24 dB.

Use the dial and the cursor left/right keys to adjust the setting value.

• Adjusting MEAS / TIMSIG / LVL

Turn the dial to set the numerical value.

• Adjusting START / END

Use the cursor left/right keys to select the unit, and turn the dial to set the numerical value.

• Adjusting NAME

Use the cursor left/right keys to select the character to edit, and turn the dial to select the character.

HINT

You can use the PLAY [R] key to check the phrase both during and after editing.

Repeat steps 5 - 6 to complete the phrase.

If desired, press the [EXIT] key several times to return to the screen of step 2, and select another phrase parameter.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times.

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UTILITY TR EDIT

PHRASE PH000-00

COPY TO PH000-99

Copying a phrase

You can copy a phrase to any other phrase number. Any phrase at the copy destination will be overwritten (erased). This is convenient for example to use one phrase as a starting point and save it with different parameter settings.

From the main screen, press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section.

The utility menu appears on the display.

UTILITY TR EDIT

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “UTILITY PHRASE” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

PHRASE PH000-00

Creating a phrase loop

Phrases stored in the phrase pool can be selected and lined up in any desired sequence, and with any number of repetitions. The result can be written to a track/V-take as a phrase loop. When being written to the track/V-take, the phrase loop is stored in the same format as regular audio data, so that the resulting V-take can be used in the same way as other V-takes.

Phrase A Phrase B Phrase C Phrase D

V-take

Audio data

Numeric input for phrase loop

When creating a phrase loop, the sequence and number of repetitions of a phrase loop are to be entered as numerical values. The keys and pads of the rhythm section can be used for numeric input, as described below.

Write

Turn the dial to select the copy source.

Press the [INSERT/COPY] key in the rhythm section.

The screen for specifying the copy destination phrase number appears.

COPY TO PH000-99

Turn the dial to select the phrase number for the copy destination.

The indication “COPY SURE?” appears on the display.

NOTE

If a phrase already exists at the copy destination number, it will be erased and replaced by the copy source phrase. Take care not to accidentally delete a phrase.

To carry out the copy process, press the [ENTER] key once more.

The phrase is copied. When the copy process is completed, the display reverts to the condition of step 2.

[)] key

Enters the closing bracket ")" used for linking several phrases.

[(] key

Enters the opening bracket "(" used for linking several phrases.

Pads 0 - 9

Specify phrase numbers and repetition count.

The basic rules for creating a phrase loop sequence are as follows.

●

Select the phrase

Use pads 0 - 9 to select a phrase number from 0 - 99.

[x] pad

Enters the "x" that specifies the repetition of a phrase.

[+] pad

Enters the "+" for lining up phrases.

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0+(1

0+(

0+(1+

0+(1+2

0+(1+2)

0+(1+2)X

0+(1+2)X 8+3

0+(1+2)X 8+

●

Line up phrases

Use the “+” symbol to line up phrases. For example, entering

0 + 1 + 2

will result in the following play sequence.

0+(1+2

Phrase 0 Phrase 1 Phrase 2

●

Repeat phrases

Use the “x” symbol to specify phrase repetitions. “x” takes precedence over “+”. For example, entering result in the following play sequence.

Phrase 0 Phrase 1 Phrase 1 Phrase 2

Link phrases

●

Use the “(“ and “)” symbols to link a group of phrases for repetition, and use the “x” symbol to specify the repetition count. For example, entering following play sequence.

Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Phrase 3

An example for creating the phrase loop is shown below.

(1 + 2) x 2 + 3

0 + 1 x 2 + 2

will result in the

“0 + (1 + 2) x 8 + 3

will

0+(

0+(1+2)

0+(1+2)X

0+(1+2)X 8

0+(1+2)X 8+

0+(1+2)X 8+3

”

HINT

If the equation for the phrase loop does not ﬁt on two lines, the characters scroll one by one. If you use the cursor left/ right keys to move the input position, the line scrolls on both sides accordingly.

After entering an equation, it can be edited as follows.

●

Inserting numbers or symbols

Use the cursor left/right keys to move the cursor (ﬂashing segment) to the desired insert position. And press the desired pad.

0+(1

0+(1+

●

Deleting numbers or symbols

Use the cursor left/right keys to move the cursor (ﬂashing segment) to the desired position and press the [DELETE/ ERASE] key.

When equation input is complete, specify a track/V-take on which to store the phrase loop as audio data.

NOTE

• The equation for a phrase loop is stored as part of a project also after writing the result to a track/V-take. Therefore you

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PHRASE PH000-00

PHRASE IMPORT

CREATE TR 1- 1

CREATE TR10- 1

CREATE TR1/2

CREATE LOOP01

can edit and reuse the equation later.

• For a phrase loop that has already been written to a track/ V-take, it is not possible to write it again in part or to add another phrase loop. In such a case, specify the entire phrase again as an equation and write the entire phrase again.

Writing a phrase loop to a track

This section explains how to create a phrase loop and write it as audio data to a speciﬁed track/V-take.

From the main screen, press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section.

The utility menu appears on the display.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “UTILITY PHRASE” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

PHRASE PH000-00

Press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section.

The phrase utility menu appears on the display.

PHRASE IMPORT

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “PHRASE CREATE” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows. This screen lets you select a track/V-take for writing the phrase loop.

CREATE TR 1- 1

Use the cursor left/right keys and the dial to select the track/V-take to which to write the phrase that will be created.

CREATE TR10- 1

When track 10 is selected, turning the dial further to the right brings up the following screen.

CREATE TR1/2

NOTE

• If the phrase is monaural and the write target track is stereo, the same data will be written to both tracks.

• If the phrase is stereo and the write target track is mono, the left and right channels of the phrase will be mixed when the data are written to the track.

• When a V-take which already contains audio data is selected, the existing data will be completely erased and overwritten by the new audio data.

When you have selected a track/V-take, press the [ENTER] key.

A screen for selecting the phrase loop number appears.

CREATE LOOP01

Turn the dial to select the desired phrase loop number, and press the [ENTER] key.

Phrase loops can be created from 1 - 10. The name LOOP01

- LOOP10 is assigned to the respective phrase.

When you press the [ENTER] key, the display changes to the loop input screen.

Use the keys and pads of the rhythm section to enter the equation for creating the loop.

For information on entry procedures, refer to page 71.

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0+(1+2)X

ADJUST BAR

0+(1+2)X 8

When equation input is completed, press the [ENTER] key.

The following screen appears on the display. This screen lets you select whether to match phrase playback to the rhythm section measure.

ADJUST BAR

10.

Turn the dial to select one of the following methods.

• ADJUST OFF

When you select this setting, the selected phrase is played continuously, independent of the rhythm song bar lines and tempo.

(measure - beat)

Phrase A Phrase B

• ADJUST BAR

When you select this setting, phrase playback start is aligned to the measure start of the rhythm song. If one measure of the phrase (phrase playback range divided by number of measures speciﬁed by MEAS X parameter) is longer than one measure of the rhythm song, the phrase is switched when the number of measures speciﬁed by the MEAS X (→

p.69) parameter has played, without waiting for the end of

the phrase. If one measure of the phrase is shorter than one measure of the rhythm song, there will be a blank until the measure where playback switches to the next phrase.

3-1 4-12-11-1

• ADJUST BAR & LEN

When you select this setting, the phrase length is adjusted so that the measures of the rhythm song and the phrase are matched. (Pitch will not change.)

(measure - beat)

Phrase A

(MEAS x02)

NOTE

• When selecting ADJUST BAR or ADJUST BAR & LEN, verify that the MEAS X parameter for each phrase is set to a suitable number of measures. If the setting is inappropriate, the rhythm song and phrase will not synchronize properly.

• When the stretch/compress rate exceeds a certain range, the playback may be different from as you desired. In this case, the display indicates "Out of Range" during the stretch/compression process.

11.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “CREATE SURE?” appears on the display.

12.

To carry out the phrase loop creation process, press the [ENTER] key once more.

The phrase loop is created. When the process is completed, the display reverts to the condition of step 2.

3-1 4-12-11-1

Phrase B

(MEAS x01)

(measure - beat)

Phrase A

(MEAS x02)

3-1 4-12-11-1

Phrase B

(MEAS x01)

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Reference [Mixer]

This section explains the functions and operation of the mixer built into the MRS-1266.

Reference [Mixer]

About the mixer

The mixer of the MRS-1266 is divided into two sections: an “input mixer” that processes the input signals from the input jacks, and a “track mixer” that processes the signals from the tracks of the recorder section and from the rhythm section. Details of each mixer are described below.

■ Input mixer

INPUT jacks

Input mixer

The input mixer serves to adjust the sensitivity of the signals that are input from the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks and the GUITAR/

Recorder section

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8

Tracks 9/10

BASS INPUT 1 - 2 jacks, set various parameters such as pan and send levels to the send/return effects, and assign the signals to the recorder tracks.

The parameters that can be adjusted in the input mixer are listed in the following table.

Description Parameter

CHO SEND REV SEND

PAN

REC LVL

Volume sent to chorus/delay (send/return effect) Volume sent to reverb (send/return effect) Left/right position (L/R channel balance) Volume of input signal (position of [REC LEVEL] control)

■ Track mixer

The track mixer serves to process the playback signals of the recorder tracks (1 - 8, 9/10) and the sound of the drum kit/ bass program of the rhythm section, and mix these signals to stereo. The signal mixed by the track mixer is routed via the [MASTER] fader to the [OUTPUT] jacks and the master track (see diagram below).

From

immediately

after [MASTER] fader

To immediately

before [MASTER] fader

Recorder section

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8

Tracks 9/10

Master track (tracks 11/12)

Bass sound

Drum sound

Rhythm section

DRUM

BASS

Track mixer

12345678

From master track

OUTPUT

MASTER

9/10

(11/12)

To maste track

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IN SRC IN

HINT

The drum sound and tracks 9/10 are stereo channels. For these, parameter settings are linked.

Description DRUM/BASS Track 1 - 8 Tracks 9/10 Master track Parameter

EQ HI G EQ HI F EQ LO G EQ LO F CHO SEND REV SEND PAN FADER ST LINK V TAKE

High frequency range EQ boost/cut amount High frequency range EQ boost/cut frequency Low frequency range EQ boost/cut amount Low frequency range EQ boost/cut frequency Volume sent to chorus/delay (send/return effect) Volume sent to reverb (send/return effect) Left/right position (L/R channel balance) Volume of track or rhythm section Link parameters of odd/even-numbered channels V-take selected for track

Basic operation of the input mixer

Assigning input signals to recording tracks

This section explains how to adjust the level of signals input from the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks and the GUITAR/BASS INPUT 1 - 2 jacks, and how to send them to a track in the recorder section.

Make sure that the instrument or mic that you want to record is connected to the INPUT 1 - 6 or the GUITAR/BASS INPUT 1 - 2 jacks.

NOTE

• Among balanced and unbalanced connectors on the rear panel, the unbalanced jack (phone jack marked UNBALANCE) has priority.

Press the [ON/OFF] key of the input to which the instrument or microphone is connected, so that the key lights up.

The [ON/OFF] key serves to activate and deactivate an input. While the key is lit, the input is active. Normally, up to two keys can be activated simultaneously. To activate two inputs, press both [ON/OFF] keys together.

HINT

• If two inputs are already selected and another [ON/OFF] key is pressed, the currently selected keys go out and the last pressed key is active.

• Normally, only up to two tracks can be recorded simultaneously. By activating the 6TR REC mode (

47), the signal from six inputs can be recorded on six tracks simultaneously.

While playing your instrument, turn the INPUT control for the input selected in step 2, to adjust the input sensitivity.

Make adjustments so that the [PEAK] indicator ﬂickers slightly when you play your instrument at its loudest volume.

If you will be recording the sound through the insert effect, press the [INPUT SOURCE] key in the effect section and turn the dial to set the insert position for the effect to IN.

With the default settings of a project, the insert effect is inserted into the input mixer (IN), and a patch suitable for guitar/bass recording is selected.

→ p.

IN SRC IN

HINT

• If you want to record without sending the sound through the insert effect, press the [BYPASS] key in the effect section to bypass the insert effect.

• The [ON/OFF] key illumination of inputs for which the insert effect is selected changes from red to orange.

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INSERT Standard

Press the [EXIT] key to return to the main screen, and press the [EFFECT] key.

The currently selected effect patch appears on the display.

Press one of the [ALGORITHM] keys in the effect section to select the desired algorithm, and turn the dial to select the patch to be used.

When you have selected the patch, press the [EXIT] key to return to the main screen.

INSERT Standard

While playing your instrument, adjust the recording level by turning the [REC LEVEL] control.

The [REC LEVEL] control adjusts the signal level before it is sent to the recording track (i.e., after it has passed through the insert effect). The [CLIP] indicator will light if the signal clips. Set the recording level as high as possible, but avoid settings that cause the [CLIP] indicator to light.

Patch numbe

●

Two mono tracks or stereo track selected as recording track

Recorder

Trac k Trac k

Recorder

Trac k Trac k

●One mono track selected as recording track

Recorder

Track

Recorder

Track

HINT

• The level of the signal sent to the recording track will change according to the settings of the insert effect parameters. If you switch insert effect patches or edit the parameters, you should once again check whether the recording level is appropriate.

• The precise setting of the [REC LEVEL] control parameter can be checked by pressing the track parameter section [PAN] key down key.

The input signal from the input mixer will be sent to the recording track. You can select record mode for up to two mono tracks (1 - 8) or one stereo track (9/10). When selecting two mono tracks, the track pairs will be 1/2, 3/4, 5/ 6, or 7/8. The signal ﬂow from the input mixer to the track will change as follows, depending on the number of inputs and recording tracks.

→ [ON/OFF] key operated in step 2 → cursor

Press the status key for the recording destination track (1 - 8, 9/10) so that the key is lit in red. The track is now ready for recording.

No track selected as recording track

●

MASTER

(11/12)

OUTPUT

Track

mixer

[MASTER]

fader

MASTER

(11/12)

Track mixer

[MASTER]

fader

NOTE

The diagrams above show the signal ﬂow when the insert effect has not been inserted into the input mixer. For details on the signal ﬂow when the insert effect is inserted, refer to page 120.

OUTPUT

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TR1 CHO SEND

INPUT CHO SEND

TR1 PAN

INPUT PAN

Adjusting the depth of the send/return effects

The depth of the send/return effects can be adjusted by setting the volume (send level) of the signal that is sent from the input mixer to each send/return effect (chorus/delay, reverb). In normal operation, sending the signal from the input mixer to the send/return effect will only apply the effect to the signal that is sent from the OUTPUT jacks, and will not affect the signal that is recorded on a track.

HINT

To record the signal processed by the send/return effect on a track, you can use bounce recording while the respective input [ON/OFF] key is on (

Press the [CHORUS/DELAY] key or [REVERB] key to select a patch for the send/return effect.

The display changes and shows the currently selected patch of the selected effect (chorus/delay or reverb).

Turn the dial to select the patch you want to use.

When you have selected the patch, press the [EXIT] key.

Press the [CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key or the [REVERB SEND] key in the track parameter section to select send/return effect.

Press the [CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key if you want to adjust the chorus/delay send level or the [REVERB SEND] key if you want to adjust the reverb send level. For example, when the [CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key is pressed, a screen such as shown below appears.

→ p. 45).

Turn the dial to select the effect depth.

Higher values result in more effect depth (stronger effect). The range and default values for the parameters are shown below.

●

CHORUS/DELAY SEND: 0 - 100 (default: 0)

●

REVERB SEND: 0 - 100 (default: 0)

HINT

• When the chorus/delay parameter is shown on the display, pressing the [CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key will cause the signal sent from the input mixer to chorus/delay to be switched on/off. (The key will be out when this is off.)

• In the same way, when the reverb parameter is displayed, pressing the [REVERB SEND] key will cause the signal sent from the input mixer to reverb to be switched on/off.

When you have ﬁnished making settings, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the main screen.

Adjusting the pan/balance

This section explains how to adjust the pan (stereo position) of the signal sent from the input mixer to the MASTER OUTPUT jacks and the recording tracks, or the balance (the volume balance between two channels).

Press the [PAN] key in the track parameter section.

The screen for adjusting the PAN parameter appears.

TR1 PAN

The input mixer (INPUT) is selected as target for setting the send level.

TR1 CHO SEND

Parameter Setting value

Press the desired [ON/OFF] key in the input section.

INPUT CHO SEND

Press an [ON/OFF] key in the input section.

The input mixer will be selected for panning value adjustment.

INPUT PAN

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Turn the dial to edit the value of the PAN parameter.

The PAN parameter can be adjusted in a range of L100 (far left) - 0 (center) - R100 (far right).

When you have ﬁnished adjusting the panning value, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the main screen. The function of the PAN parameter changes as follows, depending on the number of input jacks that are currently turned on, and on the number of recording tracks that are currently selected.

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When no recording track is selected

For the signal that is sent from the input mixer to the L/R channels of the OUTPUT jacks, the PAN parameter will adjust the panning position (if the input is in mono) or the balance (if the input is in stereo).

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When a stereo track or two mono tracks are selected as recording tracks

For the signal that is sent from the input mixer to the two tracks, the PAN parameter will adjust the panning position (if the input is in mono) or the balance (if the input is in stereo).

●When one mono track is selected as recording track

The PAN parameter will have no effect.

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Basic operation of the track mixer

Adjusting the volume/pan/EQ

For each channel, you can adjust the volume, panning (stereo position between L/R channels), and EQ (equalizer).

To adjust the volume of a track or the drum/bass sound, operate the respective fader.

To adjust the panning position of a track or the drum/bass sound, press the [PAN] key in the track parameter section, and then press the status key for the desired track or for the drum/bass sound.

A screen for adjusting the PAN parameter of the respective track or drum/bass sound appears.

TR1 PAN

Turn the dial to edit the value of the PAN parameter.

The PAN parameter can be adjusted in a range of L100 (far left) - 0 (center) - R100 (far right). To adjust the pan of another track or the drum/bass sound, repeat steps 2 - 3.

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• If a stereo track or the drum sound is selected, the PAN parameter adjusts the left/right channel balance.

• In the parameter screen you can also use the cursor left/ right keys to select the track or drum/bass sound and the cursor up/down keys to switch parameters.

To adjust EQ, press the [EQ HIGH] or [EQ LOW] key in the track parameter section.

Press the [EQ HIGH] key to adjust the high frequency range tone, or the [EQ LOW] key to adjust the low frequency range tone. At this time, editing will affect the track or drum/bass sound that was last selected. If necessary, switch to the desired track or drum/bass sound.

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Use the cursor up/down keys to select the EQ parameter that you want to adjust, and turn the dial to edit the value.

The parameters that can be selected and their ranges are as follows.

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[EQ HIGH]

• EQ HI G

Adjusts the amount of high-range boost/cut.

Range: -12 - 0 - 12 (dB) Default: 0

• EQ HI F

Adjusts the turnover frequency for high-range boost/cut.

Range: 500 - 18000 (Hz) Default: 8000

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[EQ LOW]

• EQ LO G

Adjusts the amount of low-range boost/cut.

Range: -12 - 0 - 12 (dB) Default: 0

• EQ LO F

Adjusts the turnover frequency for low-range boost/cut.

Range: 40 - 1600 (Hz) Default: 125

HINT

If you press the [EQ HIGH] key while the EQ HIGH screen is displayed, the key goes out and EQ HIGH is turned off. Pressing the key once more activates it again. In the same way, you can switch EQ LOW off and on by pressing the [EQ LOW] key when the EQ LOW screen is displayed.

Repeat steps 4 - 5 to adjust settings in the same way for another range or EQ parameter.

When you have ﬁnished adjusting settings, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the main screen.

Adjusting depth of send/return effect

This section explains how to adjust the effect depth by setting the volume that is sent from each channel to the send/ return effects (chorus/delay, reverb). Raising the send level will produce a deeper effect.

Press the [CHORUS/DELAY] key or [REVERB] key to select a patch for the send/return effect.

The display changes and shows the currently selected patch of the selected effect (chorus/delay or reverb).

Turn the dial to select the patch you want to use.

When you have selected the patch, press the [EXIT] key.

Press the [CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key or the [REVERB SEND] key in the track parameter section to select send/return effect.

Press the [CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key if you want to adjust the chorus/delay send level or the [REVERB SEND] key if you want to adjust the reverb send level.

Press the status key for the desired track or drum/ bass sound.

TR4 CHO SEND

Turn the dial to select the effect depth.

Higher values result in more effect depth (stronger effect). The range and default values for the parameters are shown below.

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CHORUS/DELAY SEND:

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REVERB SEND:

0 - 100 (default: 0)

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OFF

TR7 ST LINK

TR7/8 ST LINK

When the send/return effect parameter is shown on the display, you can temporarily turn the effect send off by pressing the [REVERB]/[CHORUS/DELAY] key. For details, refer to page 125.

When you have ﬁnished making settings, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the main screen.

Linking odd-numbered/even-numbered channels

Adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered mono channels (1/ 2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8) can be linked and used as a pair of stereo tracks. (This is referred to as “stereo link”.) The parameters and status keys of two stereo-linked channels will operate in tandem. The setting procedure is as follows.

Press the [PAN] key in the track parameter section.

Press the status key (1 - 8) for one of the two channels that you want to stereo-link.

Press the cursor down key three times.

The ST LINK (stereo link) parameter screen appears.

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Press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the main screen.

HINT

The PAN parameter of two stereo-linked channels will function as a BALANCE parameter that adjusts the volume balance between the odd-numbered / even-numbered channels.

NOTE

To adjust the volume of stereo-linked channels, use the oddnumbered fader. (The even-numbered fader will have no effect.)

TR7 ST LINK

Turn the dial to switch the setting ON.

Stereo linking will be enabled for the selected channel and the adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered channel. To defeat stereo link, turn this parameter OFF.

OFF

TR7/8 ST LINK

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Using the solo function

If desired, you can mute all other tracks except one during playback of the recorder section. This is called the “solo function”. It is convenient for example to ﬁne-tune the parameters for a certain track.

From the main screen, perform playback of the recorder section and press the [SOLO] key.

The key lights up.

Use the status key (except for MASTER) to select the track for solo monitoring.

The status key lights up in green, and only the corresponding track is heard.

To cancel the solo function, press the [SOLO] key once more.

The key goes out.

Saving/recalling mixer settings (Scene function)

The current mixer and effect settings can be saved as a “scene” in a special area of memory, and recalled either manually or automatically when desired. This is convenient when you want to compare various mixes, or when you want to automate mix operations.

A scene contains the following data.

•Track parameters

number)

•Insert effect patch number/input source

• Send/return effect (chorus/delay, reverb) patch

number

• The state of all status keys (play, mute)

• Fader settings

Up to 100 different scenes can be stored in memory. Scene data stored in memory are saved on the internal hard disk as part of the currently selected project.

(except for currently selected V-take

Saving a scene

This section explains how to save the current settings as a scene.

Press the [SCENE] key in the control section.

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Scene name Scene number

Turn the dial to select the scene number (0 - 99) in which the data will be saved.

NOTE

If you select a number where scene data are already saved, the existing data will be erased and overwritten by the new data.

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MARK ED SCENE

Press the [STORE] key.

The display changes as follows. In this condition, you can specify a name for the scene.

SCENE SCENE001

Use the cursor left/right keys to move the ﬂashing position to the character you want to change, and turn the dial to select a character.

For information on available characters, refer to page 39.

Repeat step 4 as necessary to complete the new name.

To carry out the store process, press the [STORE] key or the [ENTER] key.

The current mixer and effect settings will be saved as a scene. When the process is completed, the unit returns to the screen of step 2. If you wish to cancel the process, you can press the [EXIT] key to return to the previous screen.

Press the [EXIT] key to return to the main screen.

Recalling a saved scene

This section explains how to recall a scene that was saved to memory.

Press the [SCENE] key in the control section.

The right side of the display indicates the scene number that will be recalled.

SCENE SCENE001

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[EXIT] key, the unit returns to the main screen.

HINT

By pressing the [EDIT] key after selecting a scene, you can edit the name of the scene.

Switching scenes automatically

By assigning a scene to a mark (→ p. 49) that was placed at a desired location in the song, you can cause scenes to switch automatically. This is convenient when you want to change the mix or the effect settings as the song progresses.

Move to the point in the song where you want to change the mix, and press the [MARK] key in the control section.

A mark is entered at this point. Repeat this step to enter marks at all other points where you want to change the mix.

Save the mix to be used at the start of the song as well as all other mix settings as scenes.

When creating a mix for a speciﬁc range, using functions such as the marker function to locate points (→ p. 50) and the A-B repeat function (→ p. 51) is convenient.

Verify that the recorder is stopped, and press the

ZERO [ song.

The beginning of the song (counter zero location) already contains the mark number zero. First you will assign the starting scene to this mark.

Press the [MARK] key.

When you press the [MARK] key at a location where a mark has been assigned, a screen will appear in which you can assign a scene to the corresponding mark.

] key to return to the beginning of the

If you press the [ENTER] key, the scene is recalled and the unit returns to the condition of step 1. If you press the

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Turn the dial to select the scene to recall.

To recall the selected scene, press the [ENTER] key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key.

MARK ED SCENE

HINT

• If you press the [MARK] key at a location where a mark has not yet been assigned, a new mark will be assigned to that location.

• If a dot is shown at the lower right of the mark number, this

Scene numbe

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Permissn AllFader

means that the mark matches the current location.

Turn the dial to select the number of the scene you want to assign to this mark.

The scene will be assigned to the mark. The following screen shows an example of scene number 01 being assigned to mark number 0.

MARK ED SCENE

HINT

To cancel a scene assignment, turn the dial to make the display indicate “ -- “.

Locate the next mark at which you want the mix to change, and repeat steps 4 - 5.

When scenes have been assigned to all marks,

press the ZERO [ of the song, and then press the PLAY [ start playback.

Each time the song reaches mark to which a scene has been assigned, that scene will be recalled.

] key to return to the beginning

Scene number

] key to

Deleting certain parameters from a scene

If desired, you can disable a group of parameters saved in a scene. Such parameters will not change even if that scene is recalled. The following groups of parameters can be speciﬁed and made active or inactive.

Item Group

EQ HI EQ LO

TRACK PARAMETER

INSERT EFFECT

CHORUS/DELAY REVERB

FADER

For example, after you have programmed a sequence of automatic scene changes, you may want to disable the TRACK PARAMETER group and set only the EQ and panning parameters manually for each track.

Press the [SCENE] key in the control section, and then press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section.

The following screen appears on the display.

Chorus send Reverb send Pan Play/mute Patch number Input source Patch number Patch number Fader position

Permissn AllFader

Turn the dial to set fader permission to ON or OFF.

Press the other keys for parameter groups, to enable or disable the group.

Except for the fader, scene control for the other groups can be enabled or disabled by pressing one of the keys listed below.

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TRACK PARAMETER group

Any status key except [MASTER] status key

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INSERT EFFECT group

Any [ALGORITHM] key

CHORUS/DELAY group

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[CHORUS/DELAY] key

REVERB group

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[REVERB] key

When a group is enabled, the respective keys are lit, and when the group is disabled, the keys are ﬂashing.

HINT

You can also use the cursor up/down keys to enable or disable all groups together.

When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the scene menu.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.

The parameter group on/off status is stored as part of the project.

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This section explains the functions and operation of the rhythm section, which uses internal drum sounds and bass sounds to generate backing performances.

About the rhythm section

The “rhythm section” of the MRS-1266 contains drum sounds and bass sounds, and can be used as a drum + bass machine. The rhythm section can be operated in synchronization with the recorder section, or operated independently. Here we will explain the basic concepts and terms that you need to know in order to use the rhythm section.

Drum kits and bass programs

The accompaniment created by the rhythm section is produced by a “drum kit” and a “bass program”. The drum kit is a set of 36 drum/percussion sounds such as kick, snare, and conga, and the MRS-1266 contains 127 different drum kits. You can select one of these drum kits, and use the front panel pads 1 - 12 to manually play each sound, or use them as a sound generator for accompaniment.

The output signal from the drum kit (stereo) and the output signal from the bass program (mono) are internally connected to the DRUM channel and BASS channel of the mixer section. For each, you can independently adjust the volume, pan/balance, and EQ, and apply send/return effects.

Bass program

Rhythm section

Drum kit

DRUM

BASS

123

A bass program is a single bass sound, such as an electric bass or acoustic bass. You can choose one of the 26 different bass sounds built into the MRS-1266, and use the front panel pads 1 - 12 to play a scale, or use it as a sound generator for accompaniment.

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Rhythm patterns and the drum/bass tracks

A newly created project contains accompaniment patterns with drum/bass performance data for up to 99 measures each. These accompaniment patterns are called “rhythm patterns”. The MRS-1266 can hold more than 400 such patterns. Inside each rhythm pattern, the area that holds the drum performance data is called the “drum track”, and the area that holds the bass performance data is called the “bass track”.

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Recorder

Track

Rhythm section

1234

Rhythm pattern Rhythm pattern

Drum track Bass track

You can edit a portion of a rhythm pattern, or erase the entire recorded content and create an entirely original rhythm pattern. The rhythm patterns you modify are saved on the hard disk together with the other rhythm patterns as part of the project.

Rhythm songs

Multiple rhythm patterns arranged in a desired order of playback are collectively called a “rhythm song”. In a rhythm song, you can program the rhythm pattern data, bass track chord data, and tempo and time signature data to create the accompaniment for an entire song. Up to 10 rhythm songs can be saved in each project.

PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN C PATTERN D

Rhythm song

Measure number

123456

PATTERN A

Drum track Bass track

Chords

Am Dm7 G7 C

PATTERN E PATTERN B

Drum track Bass track

PATTERN E

Drum track Bass track

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 rhythm pattern mode is selected by pressing the [PATTERN] key and the rhythm song mode by pressing the [SONG] key. The selected key lights up.

Rhythm song mode Rhythm pattern mode

Lit Lit

Synchronizing the recorder section and rhythm section

With the default settings of the MRS-1266, the rhythm section will operate in synchronization with the recorder section. When you operate the transport section to start the recorder section running, the rhythm pattern or rhythm song will also begin playing. If desired, the rhythm section can be disconnected from the recorder section and used as an independent drum + bass machine.

Pressing the [RHYTHM] key in the default condition of the MRS-1266 causes the rhythm section to be separated from the recorder section (the [RECORDER] key will go out, while the [RHYTHM] key is lit). In this state, operating the transport will cause only the rhythm section to begin playing, and the recorder section will remain stopped.

To restore the original condition, press the [RHYTHM] key or the [RECORDER] key. The [RECORDER] key lights up and the [RHYTHM] key goes out.

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Tempo BPM=

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.

Selecting and playing a rhythm pattern

This section explains how to select and play one of the 511 rhythm patterns.

NOTE

Before you continue with the following procedure, make sure that the [DRUM], [BASS], and [MASTER] faders on the top panel are raised, and that the [DRUM] and [BASS] status keys are lit.

From the main screen, press the [PATTERN] key in the rhythm section.

The [RHYTHM] key ﬂashes, indicating that the rhythm section is selected for operation. While the [PATTERN] key is lit, the rhythm section operates in rhythm pattern mode, allowing you to create and play patterns. In this mode, the following information is displayed.

Length of rhythm pattern

(number of measures)

Rhythm pattern number

If you want to mute the performance of the drum track or bass track, press the [DRUM] status key or [BASS] status key.

The respective status key goes out, and the performance of the corresponding track will be muted. To defeat muting, press the same status key once more.

To stop playback, press the STOP [P] key.

The rhythm pattern will stop.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key repeatedly.

The [RHYTHM] key goes out.

HINT

It is also possible to load rhythm pattern data from another project saved on the hard disk (

→ p. 114).

Changing the tempo of the rhythm pattern

You can change the tempo of the rhythm pattern.

In Rhythm Pattern mode, press the [TEMPO] key in the rhythm section.

The current tempo value will be displayed in BPM (beats per minute).

The rhythm pattern will begin playing.

If the [RECORDER] key is lit, the recorder will also begin running. To separate operation of the rhythm section from the recorder section, press the [RHYTHM] key once more, so that the [RECORDER] key goes out and the [RHYTHM] key lights up.

002#000 ROCK01

Rhythm pattern name

Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern that you want to play.

Press the PLAY [R] key.

HINT

Tempo BPM=

Turn the dial to adjust the tempo.

The tempo can be adjusted in steps of 0.1 over a range of 40

- 250 (BPM). The tempo can also be changed while the

rhythm pattern is playing.

To change the tempo manually, press the [TEMPO] key twice or more at the desired tempo.

The interval between the last two times you pressed the key will be detected automatically, and set as the new tempo.

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To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.

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The tempo you specify here will apply to all rhythm patterns played in rhythm pattern mode, and to a rhythm song in which tempo data has not yet been input.

NOTE

If you record on the recorder tracks while listening to the rhythm patterns, and then later change the tempo of the rhythm patterns, the two sets of performances will no longer be synchronized. If you want to record on the recorder while listening to rhythm patterns, you must decide on the tempo ﬁrst.

Changing the drum kit / bass program

You can change the drum kit/bass program used by the rhythm section. The selected drum kit/bass program applies to all patterns played in rhythm pattern mode.

While the rhythm section is stopped, press the [DRUM] key or [BASS] key at the main screen.

Press the [KIT/PROG] key.

If you have pressed the [DRUM] key, the indication “Kit=x” appears. If you have pressed the [BASS] key, the indication “Prg=x” appears. In this condition you can change the drum kit or the bass program.

Kit = 0 LiveRock

Name of drum kit/bass program

Number of drum kit/bass program

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Creating a rhythm song

The MRS-1266 allows you to save up to 10 rhythm songs per project. Out of these, one is selected for editing or playing. One rhythm song can have up to 999 measures of rhythm patterns. After entering patterns, chord and tempo information is added to complete the song.

Selecting a rhythm song

First, select a rhythm song in which to enter rhythm patterns.

HINT

When you create a new project on the MRS-1266, all rhythm songs will be empty.

From the main screen, press the [SONG] key, so that the key lights up.

The [RHYTHM] key ﬂashes. While the [SONG] key is lit, the rhythm section is in rhythm song mode, allowing you to create and play rhythm songs.

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Turn the dial to select a number from 0 - 9.

Press the [EXIT] key several times to return to the rhythm song screen.

Inputting rhythm pattern data

For a list of drum kits/bass programs that can be selected, refer to the appendix at the end of this manual.

The change will be ﬁnalized, and the unit returns to the main screen.

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Turn the dial to select the desired drum kit/bass program.

Press the [EXIT] key.

This section explains how to input rhythm pattern data into an empty rhythm song in the desired playback order. The following to input methods are available.

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Step input

With this method, you create rhythm patterns one by one by specifying a pattern number and number of measures. Input can be performed at any point in the song. It is also possible to switch to another rhythm pattern while the previous rhythm pattern is still playing. This mode is suitable for specifying patterns in detail.

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EOS

PTN EOS

001- 1

INSERT? P001X 4

INSERT? P002X 2

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FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator)

This method uses simple formulas to specify rhythm pattern playback from start to end. The result is written to the rhythm song in a single operation. This method is suitable for mechanical input using a score and for frequently repeated rhythm patterns. Input midway through a song is not possible with this method.

Steps for the two methods are described below.

Step input

With this method, you specify the pattern number and number of measures to enter patterns one by one.

Press the [RHYTHM] key in rhythm song mode.

The [RHYTHM] key lights up, and the rhythm section is separated from the recorder section. Rhythm pattern input and editing is now possible.

Press the REC [O] key.

The key lights up and rhythm pattern number as well as chord information and other data can be input. The display changes as follows.

EVEVå EOS

Use the cursor up/down keys to bring up the indication “ PTN” on the ﬁrst line of the display.

Description Parameter

EV PTN

TimSig ROOT CHORD Tempo DrVOL BsVOL

DrKIT BsPRG

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When an item other than “EV→” is selected and no information is input for the current position, the arrow “ ” is shown before the item name (for example: “ PTN”). This indicates that information input at a preceding point is still valid.

When “PTN” is selected, the name and number of the pattern input at the current point are displayed. Because an empty rhythm song does not yet contain any information, the “” symbol is shown before “PTN”. The second line of the display indicates “EOS” (End Of Song) to show the end of the rhythm song.

Press the [INSERT/COPY] key to bring up the indication “INSERT?”

When “INSERT?” is displayed, new rhythm pattern data can be input at the current location.

Event information at current point Rhythm pattern Beat Root of chord Chord type Tempo Drum kit volume Bass program volume Drum kit number Bass program number

INSERT? P001X 4

During step input, the cursor up/down keys are used to select an item, and the cursor left/right keys to move the current position. The following items can be selected with the cursor up/down keys.

PTN

EOS

001- 1

Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern that you want to input.

The number and length (in measures) of the currently selected rhythm pattern will be displayed.

INSERT? P002X 2

Rhythm pattern

number

If necessary, use the cursor up/down keys to change the length of the rhythm pattern.

If you make the rhythm pattern longer, the same rhythm

Rhythm pattern

length (measures)

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PTN:002 08Beat03

001- 1

PTN EOS

003- 1

pattern will play repeatedly. If you shorten the rhythm pattern, the song will switch to the next rhythm pattern before the current pattern has ﬁnished playing.

HINT

This operation will not affect the original rhythm pattern.

To ﬁnalize the selected rhythm pattern, press the [ENTER] key.

The rhythm pattern data will be input at the current location. (The “EOS” indication is moved back by the number of input measures.)

PTN:002 08Beat03

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When rhythm pattern data is input, information other than tempo will be input at the same location in the rhythm song.

Repeatedly press the cursor right key to move to the location at which you will input the next rhythm pattern.

Each time you press a cursor left/right key, the current location will move one measure backward or forward. When you advance to the end of the rhythm song, the display will indicate “EOS”.

PTN

EOS

Repeat this procedure to input rhythm patterns for the entire song.

10.

When input for one rhythm song is completed, press the STOP [

The REC [O] key goes out, and the unit returns to the rhythm song screen. If you wish to check the input result, press the PLAY [

R] key.

001- 1

003- 1

] key.

11.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key while the rhythm section is stopped.

To edit an input rhythm pattern, perform the following steps while the REC [

To re-select a pattern that you input

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Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the desired rhythm pattern data, and turn the dial to select a new pattern. If you go to a point where no pattern information is input (display shows “ PTN”), you can add rhythm pattern information to that point.

NOTE

Keep in mind that the newly added rhythm pattern information will remain valid until the next point where rhythm pattern information is input.

To insert a new pattern

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Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the location at which you want to insert rhythm pattern data, and execute steps 4 - 7. The rhythm pattern data will be inserted at the current location, and subsequent rhythm pattern data will be moved backward according to the length of that pattern.

PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN C

PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN CPATTERN D

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To delete rhythm pattern data

Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the location at which you want to erase rhythm pattern data, and press the [DELETE/ERASE] key. The rhythm pattern data will be deleted, and the display will change to “ PTN”, indicating that the preceding pattern will continue playing.

PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN C←PATTERN D

PATTERN A PATTERN B

O] key is lit.

Insert

PATTERN D

Delete

PATTERN D

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NOTE

If you delete the rhythm pattern data that is recorded at the beginning of the rhythm song, there will be silence until the next location at which rhythm pattern data is input.

To delete a speciﬁc measure

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Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the beginning of the measure that you want to delete. Repeatedly press the cursor up key to call up the indication “EV→”. Then press the [DELETE/ERASE] key and then the [ENTER] key. The current measure will be deleted, and subsequent rhythm pattern data will be moved forward. If you delete the ﬁrst measure of a two-measure rhythm pattern, the second measure will remain, and the display will change to “ PTN”.

Delete

PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN C

PATTERN A PATTERN B

←

PATTERN D

The basic rules for creating a rhythm pattern sequence are as follows.

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Select the pattern

Use pads 0 - 9 to select a pattern number from 0 - 510. The display shows the pattern number.

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Line up patterns

Use the “+” symbol to line up rhythm patterns. For example, entering

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Use the “x” symbol to specify pattern repetitions. “x” takes precedence over “+”. For example, entering result in the following play sequence.

0 + 1 + 2

Repeat patterns

will result in the following play sequence.

0 1 2

01 12

0 + 1 x 2 + 2

will

FAST input

The FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator) method uses simple formulas to specify rhythm pattern playback from start to end. The keys and pads of the rhythm section can be used for numeric input, as described below.

[)] key

Enters the closing bracket ")" used for linking several phrases.

[(] key

Enters the opening bracket "(" used for linking several phrases.

[x] pad

Enters the "x" that specifies the repetition of a phrase.

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Repeat multiple patterns

Use the “(“ and “)” symbols to link a group of patterns for repetition. Formulas enclosed in brackets take precedence over other formulas. For example, entering

(3 + 4) x 2

An example for creating the rhythm pattern sequence 0 → 1 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 2 → 3→ 4 → 4 is shown below.

will result in the following play sequence.

01 12

3 4 3 4

0 + 1 x 2 + 2 +

Pads 0 - 9

Specify phrase numbers and repetition count.

[+] pad

Enters the "+" for lining up phrases.

0+1

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0+1X2+(2

0+1X2+(2 +3

0+1X2+(2 +3)X2+

0+1X2+(2 +3)X2+4

0+1X2+(2 +3)X2

1X2+(2+3 )X2+4X2

0+1X2+(2 +3)

0+1X2

0+1X2+

0+1X2+(

0+1X2+(2

SaveSong

NOTE

0+1X2

0+1X2+

0+1X2+(

0+1X2+(2

0+1X2+(2 +

0+1X2+(2 +3

0+1X2+(2 +3)

0+1X2+(2 +3)X2

0+1X2+(2 +3)X2+

0+1X2+(2 +3)X2+4

1X2+(2+3 )X2+4X2

• The FAST method can only write a song in one operation, from beginning to end. Writing only a partial song or editing the contents is not possible.

• If you wish to edit a rhythm song that was written with this method, edit the formula and then write the entire song again, or use step input.

In rhythm song mode, press the [EDIT] key.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “EDIT FAST” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The input screen for FAST appears.

Use the “(“ key, “)” key and the pads to enter the formulas for creating the rhythm song.

The formula input principles are explained on page 92. If you make a mistake during input, correct it as follows.

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Inserting a number/symbol

Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the position where you want to insert a new number/symbol. And then press the new number/symbol.

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Deleting a number/symbol

Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the position where you want to delete a number/symbol. Then press the [DELETE/ERASE] key. The number/symbol is deleted, and subsequent numbers and symbols are moved up.

When formula input is completed, press the [ENTER] key.

A screen for selecting the song to write to appears.

SaveSong

If the formula does not ﬁt on two lines, the characters scroll one by one. If you use the cursor left/right keys to move the input position, the line scrolls up and down accordingly.

After using the FAST input method to specify rhythm patterns for the entire song, press the [ENTER] key to write the rhythm patterns to the song.

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Turn the dial to select the song.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The unit returns to the condition of step 2. If you wish to check the input result, press the PLAY [

R] key.

Reference [Rhythm]

ROOT E --

001- 1

ROOT A --

CHORD A m

HINT

• Formulas entered with the FAST method are saved for each project. If necessary, you can repeat steps 1 - 3 to call up the formulas, edit numbers or formulas, and write the song again.

• When you edit a song, the entire rhythm song is written again. Writing only a partial song or editing the contents is not possible.

• There is no difference in the completed rhythm song due to input method that was used, i.e. a song will be the same, regardless of whether it was created using step input or the FAST method. A song written with the FAST method can therefore be edited using step input.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key while the rhythm section is stopped.

Inputting root/chord data

This section explains how to add chord data to the rhythm song that you created by inputting rhythm pattern data. Chord data consists of a “ROOT” that speciﬁes the root (C, C#, D ...B) of the chord, and “CHORD” that speciﬁes the type of chord (major or minor, etc.). The bass phrase of the rhythm pattern will be transposed according to the root that you input. Also, the bass phrase will be converted according to the type of chord you specify.

In rhythm song mode, make sure that the [RHYTHM] key is lit.

If the key is not lit, press it repeatedly until it lights up. Use the cursor left/right keys to move the current position to the start of the rhythm song.

Press the REC [O] key.

The REC [O] key lights up and input of rhythm pattern number, chord, and other information for the rhythm song becomes possible.

Use the cursor up/down keys to call up the indication “ROOT”.

When inputting chord data into the rhythm song, you will specify the chord root (C - B) and chord type (major or minor, etc.) separately. When “ROOT” is displayed, you can specify the root of the chord.

Ticks

ROOT E --

Chord root Chord type Measure/beat

HINT

• At a point where rhythm pattern information is input, chord information is also input.

• In the default condition, the root is as programmed for that rhythm pattern, and the chord type is set to “--” (no conversion).

Turn the dial to specify the note name (C - B) that will be the root of the chord.

The following screen shows an example of when the chord root has been changed to A.

001- 1

ROOT A --

To specify the chord type, press the cursor down key once to bring up the indication “CHORD”.

Turn the dial to select the chord type.

You can choose from the following chord types.

Display Content Display Content

No conversion

The following screen shows an example of when the chord type has been changed to minor (m). With these settings, the “A minor” chord data have been input at the beginning of the rhythm song.

CHORD A m

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001- 1

CHORD

If you select “ -- “ (no conversion) as the chord type, only the bass will be transposed, and the phrase will not be converted. Select this when you want the original phrase to be played without change.

Move to the location at which you want to input the next chord data, and input chord data in the same way as described in steps 4 - 7.

Chord data does not necessarily have to be input at the same location as the rhythm pattern data. You can also change the chord in the middle of a rhythm pattern, or in the middle of a measure. When the display shows “ROOT” or “CHORD”, you can change the input location in the following ways.

(1) Moving in steps of a measure

Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the beginning of the preceding or following measure.

(2) Specify the location in beats

Use the REW [T]/FF [Y] keys to move to the beginning of the preceding or following beat.

(3) Specify the location in 16th note units

Repeatedly press the cursor up key to bring up the indication “EV→”, and turn the dial to move forward or backward in 12-tick (16th note) units. You can check the position using the counter display.

Ticks

EVEVå

001- 1

When you use methods (1) or (2), a “ ” symbol will be displayed to the left of “CHORD” or “ROOT” at locations where no chord data has been input. This indicates that the preceding chord data will remain in effect.

Reference [Rhythm]

Input the remaining chord data in the same way.

Chord data that you input can be edited in the following ways.

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To change the root/chord

Move to the location at which the chord data is input, use the cursor up/down keys to switch the display to “ROOT” or “CHORD”, and turn the dial to change the chord.

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To delete chord data

Move to the location at which the chord data is input, use the cursor up/down keys to switch the display to “ROOT” or “CHORD”, and press the [DELETE/ERASE] key. The chord data (root and chord) will be deleted, and the display will change to “ ROOT” or “ CHORD”.

When you have ﬁnished, press the STOP [P] key.

The unit returns to the rhythm song screen. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.

Inputting other data

Once rhythm pattern information and chord information has been input to a rhythm song, you can add various other information such as tempo and drum/bass track volume. Such data are called “event” information.

In rhythm song mode, press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key lights up.

Press the REC [O] key.

Press the cursor up key repeatedly to bring up the

→

indication “EV

” on the display.

EVEVå

CHORD

HINT

When you use method (3), the symbol such as “Pt” or “TS” displayed at the right of “EV that is input at the current location. For details, refer to p. 96.

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This screen lets you check which event information is entered at the current point. The symbol after “EV→” (such as “Pt” or “TS”) denotes the type of event. Available events and their symbols are listed in the table below.

Reference [Rhythm]

DrVOL

DrVOL 10

SongNo0 Song01

Type of event

Ptn

TimSig

ROOT

CHORD

Tempo

DrVOL

BsVOL

DrKIT

BsPRG

NOTE

• If no tempo information is input for the rhythm song, the tempo currently set for the rhythm section will be used. To ensure that a rhythm song will always play with the same tempo, be sure to enter tempo information at the beginning of the song.

• If desired, you can also adjust the tempo while a song is playing by hitting the [TEMPO] key several times in succession. Check the display to verify that the desired tempo has been set.

For details on how to move the current location, refer to page

95.

If the event you select here has been input at the current location, its value will be displayed. If there is no corresponding event, the display will indicate “ ”. This indicates that the previously input event will apply.

Symbol

Move to the location at which you want to input a new event.

Use the cursor up/down keys to select the type of event that you want to input.

Content

Rhythm pattern number

Time signature

Chord root

Chord type

Tempo Drum track

volume Bass track

volume Kit number

Program number

DrVOL

Range

000 – 510

1 – 8(1/4 – 8/4)

C – B

--, Maj, m, 7, m7, M7, aug, dim, 7sus4, sus4, m7b5, m6, 6, m9, M9, mM7

40.0 – 250.0

0 – 15

0 – 126

0 – 25

Turn the dial to input the value.

DrVOL 10

The event types “TimSig” can only be input in units of measures. When you turn the dial within a measure, the position automatically jumps to the start of the next measure, and the new event is input at that location.

Input the remaining events in the same way.

If you make a mistake or want to change the information, the events can be edited in the following ways.

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To change an event setting

Display the event you want to change, and turn the dial to alter the setting.

■

To delete event information

Display the event you want to delete, and press the [DELETE/ERASE] key. When an event was deleted, the preceding event of the same type will remain active until the next point where information for the same event type is input.

When you have ﬁnished, press the STOP [P] key.

The unit returns to the rhythm song screen. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.

Playing a rhythm song

This section explains how to play the rhythm song that you created by inputting rhythm pattern data and chord data.

From the main screen, press the [SONG] key.

The key lights up and the rhythm section is set to rhythm song mode.

SongNo0 Song01

Press the PLAY [R] key.

The rhythm song will begin playing. If something has been recorded on the recorder, those tracks will play back simultaneously.

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SongNo0 A m

001- 1

010

SONGNo0 SONG000

COPY START

HINT

During playback of a rhythm song, the display shows information about the rhythm pattern number, chord type, root, and other information at the current location.

To stop the rhythm song, press the STOP [P] key.

If you want the rhythm section to play independently, press the [RHYTHM] key while stopped.

The [RHYTHM] key lights up (the [RECORDER] key goes out), and the rhythm section will be disconnected from the recorder section. The display will show the rhythm song mode screen.

In this condition, pressing the PLAY [ only the rhythm song to play, while the recorder section remains stopped. At this time, the display will show the currently playing chord.

R] key will cause

SongNo0 A m

010

001- 1

Editing a rhythm song

This section explains how to edit a rhythm song that you created.

Copying a speciﬁc region of measures

Part of a rhythm song can be copied in measures and inserted into another location. This is convenient when you want to repeat a portion of a rhythm song.

Copy

1234 6 785

PATTERN A PATTERN B

1234 6 789105

PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN B

1234

PATTERN A PATTERN B

1234 6 78

PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN A PATTERN B

PATTERN A PATTERN A

Copy

Chord type Root

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.

The [RHYTHM] key goes out.

HINT

It is also possible to make the rhythm song play back using different rhythm section sounds (drum kit/bass program). For details, refer to p.89 “Changing the drum kit/bass program”.

From the main screen, press the [SONG] key so that the key is lit.

SONGNo0 SONG000

Press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key lights up, and the rhythm song can be edited.

Press the REC [O] key.

Press the [INSERT/COPY] key two times.

The screen for selecting the copy start point appears.

COPY START

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Turn the dial to select the copy source start measure, and press the [ENTER] key.

The screen for selecting the copy end point appears.

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COPY END

COPY TO

EDIT Transpos

Transpos 0

COPY END

Turn the dial to select the copy source end measure, and press the [ENTER] key.

The screen for selecting the copy destination point appears.

COPY TO

Turn the dial to select the copy destination start measure, and press the [ENTER] key.

To execute the copy process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel, press the [EXIT] key.

When you press the [ENTER] key, the copy will be executed, and the display returns to the screen of step 3. If the copy destination contains any event information, this will be overwritten.

HINT

If the copied region extends beyond the end of the rhythm song, the rhythm song will be lengthened automatically.

Press the STOP [P] key.

The unit returns to the rhythm song screen.

Transposing the entire rhythm song

You can transpose the bass track of the rhythm song in semitone units.

From the main screen, press the [SONG] key so that the key is lit.

Press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key lights up, and the rhythm song can be edited.

Press the [EDIT] key.

The rhythm song edit menu appears.

EDIT Transpos

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “EDIT Transpos” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The current transpose setting (-6 - 0 - +6) will be shown in the display below the indication “TRANSP”. The default setting is 0 (no transpose operation).

Transpos 0

Transpose setting

Turn the dial to change the transpose setting, and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “SURE?” appears on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key to execute the Transpose operation, or press the [EXIT] key to cancel.

If you press the [ENTER] key, the Transpose operation will be executed, and the chord data (root) that was input in the rhythm song will be converted according to the setting you speciﬁed.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times.

HINT

By returning the transpose setting to the original value, you can return to the original state at any time.

Copying a rhythm song

You can copy the contents of any rhythm song in a project to any other rhythm song. This is useful if you want to create variations of a song.

From the main screen, press the [SONG] key so that the key is lit.

Press the [RHYTHM] key.

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DELETE SURE?

EDIT Transpos

NAME Song006

Press the [INSERT/COPY] key.

The screen for selecting the number of the copy destination rhythm song appears.

COPY 2 2å 9E

Turn the dial to select the copy destination rhythm song.

NOTE

When you execute the copy, the contents of the destination rhythm song will be completely erased and overwritten by the copy source rhythm song. Take care not to accidentally erase a song that you wish to keep.

To execute the copy process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel, press the [EXIT] key.

When you press the [ENTER] key, the copy will be executed, and the display returns to the rhythm song screen.

Erasing the rhythm song

This section explains how to erase the entire rhythm song, resetting it to a blank state.

From the main screen, press the [SONG] key so that the key is lit.

Press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key lights up, and a rhythm song can be created or edited.

Turn the dial to select the rhythm song to erase.

Reference [Rhythm]

Press the [ENTER] key to erase the rhythm song, or press the [EXIT] key to cancel.

If you press the [ENTER] key, the rhythm song will be erased and the display returns to the rhythm song screen.

Assigning a name to a rhythm song

You can edit the name of any rhythm song as follows.

From the main screen, press the [SONG] key so that the key is lit.

The rhythm section goes into rhythm song mode, and the [RHYTHM] key ﬂashes.

Turn the dial to select the project and press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key lights up, and a rhythm song can be created or edited.

Press the [EDIT] key.

The rhythm song edit menu appears on the display.

EDIT Transpos

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “EDIT NAME” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The rhythm song name is shown, and the ﬁrst character ﬂashes.

NAME Song006

The indication “DELETE SURE?” appears on the display.

Once you erase the rhythm song, it cannot be recovered. Use this operation with care.

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Press the [DELETE/ERASE] key.

DELETE SURE?

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Use the cursor left/right keys to move the ﬂashing position to the character you want to change, and turn the dial to select a character.

For information on available characters, refer to page 39.

Reference [Rhythm]

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EDIT Quantize

HINT

When you enter information into an empty rhythm song, the name “Songxxx” (where xxx is the rhythm song number) is automatically assigned.

When the name has been input, press the [EXIT] key.

The rhythm song name is changed, and the display returns to the rhythm song edit menu.

To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times.

Creating an original rhythm pattern

This section explains how you can create your own original rhythm patterns. There are two ways of doing this: real-time input where you record your play on the front panel pads, and step input where play is stopped and you enter the sounds one by one.

Preparations

Before starting to record, you must select a rhythm pattern number for input, and set the quantize value (shortest unit for recording), number of measures and beats, drum kit/bass program number etc.

From the main screen, press the [PATTERN] key so that the key lights up.

The rhythm section goes into rhythm pattern mode.

Press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key lights up, and creating and editing a rhythm pattern becomes possible.

Turn the dial to select an empty rhythm pattern.

The indication “EMPTY” appears on the display when an empty pattern is selected.

100

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If there is no empty rhythm pattern, erase an unneeded pattern (→ p. 111).

Press the [EDIT] key.

The rhythm pattern edit menu appears.

EDIT Quantize

To set the quantize value, use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “EDIT Quantize” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

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