Zoom R24 User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

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precautions safety and Usage

Usage and safety precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows:

This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this warning and handle the device incorrectly, serious injury or death could result.

This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore this caution and handle the device incorrectly, bodily injury and damage to the

equipment could result.

Please observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit.

Power requirements

Since the power consumption of this unit is high, we recommend using the AC adapter. When using batteries, use either alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries.

Operation using an AC adapter

•Be sure to use only a DC5V/1A/center plus AC adapter (ZOOM AD-14). Use of an AC adapter other than that specified could damage the unit, cause malfunction or result in a fire or other trouble.

•Connect the AC adapter only to an outlet that supplies the rated AC voltage required by the adapter.

Before using the R24 in other countries (or regions) where the power voltage differs from AC 100 V, always consult with a store that handles ZOOM products and use a suitable AC adapter.

•When disconnecting the AC adapter from an outlet, always pull the body of the adapter itself.

•During lightning storms or when not using the unit for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC

adapter from the AC outlet.

Operation using batteries

•Use six conventional 1.5-volt AA batteries

•The R24 cannot recharge batteries.

•Read battery labels carefully.

•When not using the unit for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the unit.

•If a battery leak should occur, wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all battery residue.

•Always close the battery compartment cover when using the unit.

About grounding

Depending on the placement conditions of the unit, a slight electrical charge might be felt when touching a metal part of the R24. If you wish to avoid this, ground the unit by connecting an external ground to a screw on the rear panel. To avoid danger from electricity, never connect it to any of the following for grounding.

•Water pipes (risk of electric shock)

•Gas pipes (risk of explosion)

•Telephone wiring grounds or lightning arrestors (danger during lightning strikes)

Operating environment

Avoid using the R24 where it might be exposed to the following conditions that could cause it to malfunction.

• Extremely high or low temperatures • Very high humidity or splashing water • Excessive dust or sand

• Excessive vibrations

Handling

Never put vases or other items filled with liquids on the

R24 as they could cause electric shock.

The R24 is a precision instrument. Do not put unnecessary pressure on the keys and other controls. Use of

excessive force and dropping or bumping the unit, for example, could cause the unit to break.

Connecting cables with input and output jacks

Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any cables. In addition, make sure to disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter

before moving the unit.

Alterations

Never open the case or attempt to modify the product in any way since this could result in damage to the unit.

Zoom Corporation will not take any responsibility for damage resulting from alterations to the unit.

Volume

Do not use the R24 at a loud volume for a long time. Doing so could damage hearing.

Usage Precautions

Interference with other electrical equipment

In consideration of safety, the R24 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from the device and to be protected from external interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves could result in interference if placed near the R24. If this occurs, place the R24 and the other device farther apart.

With any type of electronic device that uses digital control, including the R24, electromagnetic interference could cause malfunction, corrupt or destroy data and result in other unexpected trouble. Always use caution around other devices.

Cleaning

Use a soft cloth to clean the panels of the unit if they become dirty. If necessary, use a damp cloth that has been wrung out well. Never use an abrasive cleanser, wax or solvent including alcohol, benzene and paint thinner.

Malfunction

If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately disconnect the AC adapter, turn the power OFF and disconnect other cables. Contact the store where you bought the unit or Zoom service with the following information: product model, serial number and specific symptoms of failure or malfunction, along with your name, address and telephone number.

Copyrights

Except for personal use, unauthorized recording of copyrighted sources, including CDs, records, tapes, video products, broadcasts, is prohibited. Zoom Corporation does not bear any responsibility for any consequences related to copyright law infringement.

The SD symbol and SDHC symbol are trademarks. Windows®/Windows Vista® are trademarks or

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All other trademarks, product names, and company names mentioned in this documentation are the property of their respective owners.

All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are for identification purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners.

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Introduction	After reading it, please keep the manual along with the warranty in a safe place.
	Please read through this manual carefully in order to understand the R24 functions well.

Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM R24 Recorder:Interface:Controller:Sampler. We will call it simply the “R24” in this manual. The R24 has the following features.

■ Multitrack recorder that can use up to 32 GB SDHC cards

The R24 can record up to 8 tracks simultaneously, allowing serious live recording. For example, you can record a complete band on individual tracks or a drum kit with multiple microphones. After making linear PCM recordings (WAV format) at 16/24-bit and 44.1/48-kHz sampling rate, you can transfer recorded files to your computer to use them in DAW software. You can even connect two R24s together with a USB cable, allowing recording of up to 16 tracks.

■ Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) audio interface

You can use the R24 and its many input and output jacks as a Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0) audio interface. As an interface, the R24 can handle 8 inputs and 2 outputs at a maximum of 24-bit and 96 kHz. Its effects can even be used (at 44.1 kHz only). The unit can also operate using USB bus power.

■ Usable as a control surface for DAW software

The R24 has functions that enable control of DAW software on a computer via a USB cable.

You can operate its transport, including play, record and stop keys and physically control onscreen faders. You can also assign various

DAW functions to the R24’s F1–F5 function keys. (The assignable functions depend on the DAW software.)

■ Diverse effects

The R24 has two types of built-in effects. Insert effects can be applied to specific channel signals and send-return effects can be used through the mixer send-return bus. You can use these effects in a wide variety of ways, including during recording, by applying them to already recorded tracks, and in the mastering process of mixing down and bouncing.

■ Comprehensive built-in mixer features

The R24 is equipped with a digital mixer that allows you to mix the playback of audio tracks.

You can adjust the volume, pan, EQ and effects for each track and mix them into a stereo signal.

■ Handles a variety of input sources including guitars, microphones and line-level equipment

The R24 is equipped with 8 input jacks that accept both XLR and standard phone connectors, including 1 that can handle high impedance and 6 that can supply phantom power (24 V or 48 V). The R24 can handle all types of sources, including high impedance guitars and basses, dynamic and condenser microphones, and synthesizers and other line level instruments. It also has two built-in high-performance microphones that are convenient for recording acoustic guitars and vocals.

■ Exchange files with computers and USB memory devices

The R24 has a USB 2.0 jack that allows high speed data transfer. You can transfer WAV audio files recorded on the R24 to a computer just by dragging and dropping. You can also exchange files with a connected USB memory device without using a computer.

■ 24-voice built-in sampler can be triggered using 8 pads and 3 bank keys

Use the sampler to assign sounds to each track (pad) and create loops. Play the pads in realtime, and even create performance data for a complete song by combining loops. By simply lining up drum loops from the included USB memory, anyone can easily create professionalquality backing parts and basic tracks. While listening to loop playback, you can record audio on other tracks because the R24 recorder and sampler work together seamlessly.

■ Rhythm and metronome functions can be used as guides and backing tracks

The unit starts with over 400 rhythm patterns that use the built-in drum machine, and you can create your own original patterns using both real-time and step input. You can output the metronome sound only to the headphones, allowing you to send just a click to the drummer in a live situation, while the signals from the output jacks are sent to a mixer.

Note: For the improvement of this product, its specifications are subject to change without notice.

Introduction

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Contents

Contents

Usage and safety precautions . .	. .	.	1
Introduction . . . . . . . .	. .	.	2
Contents . . . . . . . . . .	. .		.3
R24 operation flow			5
Basic recording guide . . . . .	. .	.	7
Panel layout and functions			9
Connections . . . . . . . .	. .	.	11
SD card installation . . . . . .	. .		12
Powering the unit			13
Turning the power on & off . . . .	. .		14
Date & time setting . . . . . .	. .	. 14
Switch and key operation overview			15
Display information			16
UNDO/REDO

Recording preparations

R24 recording flow . . . . . . . .	. 17
Creating a new project . . . . . . .	17
Connecting instruments . . . . . .	. 18
Making mono settings . . . . . . .	18

Hi-Z

Phantom power

Stereo settings & status keys

19

Built-in mics

Stereo line inputs

Stereo link . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting the tempo 21 Preparing a rhythm track . . . . . . . 22

Track recording

Recording the first track . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting gain, recording and playback

Changing the playback take . . . . . 25

Swapping tracks

Overdubbing

Recording additional tracks

27

Playing already recorded tracks

Recording and playback

Re-recording

Automatic punch-in/punch-out . . . . . 29 Manual punch-in/punch-out . . . . . 30

Playback

Project playback . . . . . . . . . 31 Repeat playback of a specific section

(A-B repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the counter and marks to locate . . 33

Mark functions

Tools

Tuner	35
Metronome . . . . . . . . . . .	36
16-track synchronized recording
with two units . . . . . . . . . .	37

Mixing

R24 mixing process . . . . . . . .	39
EQ, pan and send level track settings . .	40
Track parameters . . . . . . . .	. 41

Mix down/Bounce

Combine multiple tracks into 1–2 tracks .	43
Bouncing
Using a mastering effect . . . . . .	. 45
Recording to the master track . . . .	. 46

Sampler functions

Using the sampler to make songs . . .	47
Overview of sampler functions . . . .	. 48
Assigning tracks . . . . . . . . .	49
Loop settings	50
Playing the pads . . . . . . . . .	52
Playback methods
Global quantization
Creating a sequence . . . . . . . .	53
Real-time input

Step input

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For details about use with a computer, refer to the Audio Interface Manual (PDF) on the CD-ROM included with the unit.

Editing a sequence . . . . . . . .	56
Inserting and deleting beats
Changing the time signature
Playing back a sequence	59
Changing the BPM . . . . . . . .	. 60
Changing tempo without changing pitch .	61
Trimming unnecessary parts of audio files	. 63
Setting fade-ins and fade-outs . . . .	. 64

Rhythm function

Overview of rhythm functions	65
Playing rhythm patterns . .	. . . . . 66

Projects

Project overview . . . . . . .	. .	89
Project protection		89
Creating a new project . . . . .	. .	90
Selecting projects and files . . . .	. .	91
Project and file information . . . .	. .	92
Copying projects and files . . . .	. .	93
Changing project and file names		94
Deleting projects and files . . . .	. .	95
Dividing files . . . . . . . .	. .	. 96
Sequential playback of projects		97
Recording settings . . . . . .	. .	. 99

	Selecting a rhythm pattern
	Selecting the drum kit		System/SD cards
	Playing pad sounds	67		Adjusting the display . . . . . . .		. 100
	Switching banks			Backlight and contrast
	Drum rolls		Changing the SD card while the
	Pad sensitivity			power is on . . . . . . . . . .		101
	Creating a rhythm pattern . . . . . .	68	Formatting SD cards . . . . . . .			. 102
	Setting bars, time signature, quantization		Checking card capacities			102
	Checking remaining memory		Checking the system version			103
	Real-time and step input		Setting the battery type . . . . . .			103
	Copying rhythm patterns . . . . . .	. 71	Phantom power settings . . . . . .			104
	Deleting rhythm patterns	72
	Changing rhythm pattern names . . . .	73	USB
	Import rhythm patterns . . . . . . .	74
			Connecting with a computer . . . .		.	105
	Setting volume and stereo placement . .	75
			Card reader . . . . . . . . . .			106
	Assigning rhythm patterns to tracks . .	. 76
			Using USB memory to save and
	Effects			import data		107
				Audio interface/control surface		110
	Effect and patch overview . . . . . .	77
	Input and output of insert and
	send-return effects	79	Rhythm pattern list . . . . . . . .			113
	Effect patch selection		Effect types and parameters			115
	Setting the insert effect position . . . .	81	Effect patch list			126
	Patch editing	83	Error message list . . . . . . . .			132
	Patch saving . . . . . . . . . .	. 85	Specifications			133
	Patch importing	86	Troubleshooting . . . . . . . .		.	134
	Using the insert effect only for monitoring	. 87	Upgrading the firmware			135
			Index . . . . . . . . . . . .		.	137

Contents

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flow operation R24

R24 operation flow

Multitrack recorder				24 audio tracks
	Recording preparations				Recording
Make various settings for the built-
in microphones, connected musical				Effects	P77
instruments and other input sources,
signals and tracks. Use the tuner and
the metronome to prepare for a new
project or a live performance.

Project creation

P17

Prepare a project to save recordings.

• NEW PROJECT

Instrument connection settings P18,19

This recorder can handle various instruments.

• Built-in mics	P19
• Hi-Z	P18
• PHANTOM power	P18
• Stereo link	P20
Performance tools
• TUNER	P35
• METRONOME	P36

Insert effects	P79
1. After input jacks
Track recording	P23

Record the input signals from connected input sources to tracks. Undo the previous recording if the results were unsatisfactory.

• UNDO/REDO

P16

Playback P31

Play up to 24 tracks of mono and stereo audio.

• A-B REPEAT	P32
• MARK settings	P33

USB connection

Track assignment	P49	Loop settings	P50
Assign audio files and rhythm patterns		Set assigned audio files and rhythm
to tracks.		patterns to loop.
Create rhythm
patterns	P68

Create rhythm patterns or use the unit's preset patterns.

Linking two units
SYNCREC	P37

Audio interface

Control surface

5

8 simultaneous tracks of stereo and mono recording

Apply various effects to process input signals, recorder playback and sound generator output.

• PATCH EDIT, etc.

P83~

Track mixer

330 types of effects

Mixing mixdown

Mixer P39

Adjust recorded tracks using the track mixer.

Effects used on specific track signal paths

2. Desired tracks in mixer

Overdubbing P27

Record new tracks while playing back previously recorded tracks.

Re-recording

Re-record just part of a recorded file.

• PUNCH IN/OUT

P29

3. Before the MASTER fader

Send-return effect

There are two internal send/return effects in the built-in mixer—a chorus/ delay effect and a reverb effect. Adjust the effect send levels for each mixer track individually.

Mixing P39

Adjust parameters for each track.

• EQ • Volume • Pan

P40

Create a sequence P53

Use looped material to create performance data for an entire song.

Mixdown

Combine multiple tracks into one stereo track.

• Bounce	P43
• Recording a MASTER track	P46

Editing & output

Project P89

Recorded sound files and settings can be managed and stored on a per song basis as a project and then edited in various ways.

• PROJECT/FILE										P91
• INFORMATION										P92
• DIVIDE										P96
• COPY										P93
• DELETE										P95
• RENAME										P94
• PROTECT										P89
SD card							P101

Card reader	P106
USB memory	P107

Send signals between DAW software and audio equipment.

P110~	■ Audio interface manual
Operate DAW software with the R24.
P110~	■ Audio interface manual

flow operation R24

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Basic recording guide Make a quick recording with the R24

Here we explain how to record in stereo with the built-in microphones on the unit's left and and how to record an electric guitar the high impedance input.

an SD card and turn power on.

STEP 2

a new project.

1		Press	Change menu
2 Select NEW.			Use the up/
			down keys

Press

3 Confirm the project name, etc.

Change menu

4 Select EXECUTE.

Use the up/ down keys

Press

Return to the main screen.

Ref: Projects

P89

STEP 3 the input source ON.

Using built-in mics (stereo recording)

1			Turn the INPUT 7 & 8 MIC
			switch ON.
2
	Press the status keys of INPUTS 7 & 8
	until their indicators light red.
					Press repeatedly
					When red, recording is possible

or

Recording an electric guitar

(high-impedance mono input)

1	Connect the guitar to INPUT 1.
2		Turn the INPUT 1 Hi-Z
		switch ON.
3	Press the status key of INPUT 1 until the
	indicator lights red.
				Press repeatedly
				When red, recording is possible

NOTE

•Hi-Z is only on INPUT 1, and the built-in stereo microphones function only on tracks 7 & 8.

•Tracks 7 & 8 correspond to INPUT 7 & 8 and are set up as two mono tracks by default. To use the built-in mics for a stereo recording, set stereo link to create one stereo track.

Ref: Stereo link

P20

Connecting instruments	P18, 19

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STEP 4	the input sensitivity,
	monitoring level and output

the input sensitivity (GAIN)

the GAIN of each INPUT so that their PEAK indicators blink occasionally.

2 Adjust the recording level

The red (0 dB) indicator of the level meter should not light when you apply an insert effect to an INPUT. Adjust the patch level, for example, if necessary.

3	the monitoring level
	Adjust the monitoring
	level of an instrument
	with the fader of the
	track it is being recorded
	on. (INPUT 1 would be
	track 1, 9 or 17, for
	example.)

NOTE

•If an input signal distorts during recording, refer to STEP 4 and adjust the input sensitivity and recording level.

•After recording has completed, the “Please wait” pop-up will be displayed. Do not turn the power OFF or take the SD card out while this pop-up is open. Doing so could damage data or cause other problems.

	Ref: Recording methods in detail	P17~
	Using insert effects	P81

STEP 5 —Complete—Play

Recording
While pressing	press	to
1 move to the beginning.

2 recording.Press		and then	to start
3	Start performing.
		Counter starts
4	Press	to stop recording.

Playback

1 Press the status key to end recording standby and make the light green.

Press repeatedly

When green, playback is possible

The track changes from recording standby

(red) to playback standby (green).

While pressing	press	to
2 move to the beginning.

3 Press

to start playback.

4 Press

to stop playback.

guide recording Basic

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functions and layout Panel

Panel layout and functions

Rear panel

Level meters

Input section

(1/9/17~8/16/24, MASTER)

Control section

Built-in mic	Fader section	Transport section
			Display section
			Display
		TEMPO indicator
Right side panel
		TEMPO key	Soft keys
		Bottom panel (not shown)
		Battery compartment
SD card slot	USB HOST port	USB DEVICE port

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Input section

PHANTOM	MIC	METRONOME
switch	switch	switch

Hi-Z switch

PEAK indicator GAIN controls (1~8) BALANCE control

Fader section	Control section		PROJECT key
		EFFECT key
Status keys			TOOL key
		USB key
(1/9/17~8/16/24, MASTER)
Track indicator	RHYTHM key
Master indicator
	1-8Tr key
		9-16Tr key	TRACK key
		17-24Tr key	PAN/EQ key
	Transport section
	AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT key	marker key	marker key
	A-B REPEAT key		MARK/CLEAR key

Faders

(1/9/17~8/16/24,

MASTER)

REW key

FF key

STOP key

PLAY key

REC key

Pad

ENTER key

REPEAT/STOP key

Cursor keys

Rear panel		EXIT key
		DIAL
POWER switch	OUTPUT jacks	PHONES jack

DC5V1A

jack

OUTPUT

control

PHONES

control

INPUT jacks

functions and layout Panel

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Connections

Connections

Refer to the following to connect other devices, including instruments, microphones, audio equipment and computers.

Outputs

Set the METRONOME switch to output it to only the PHONES jack or also to the

OUTPUT jacks.

Stereo system, speakers with built-in amplifiers, etc.

Turn off the system’s power (or turn down the volume) before connecting speakers to avoid damage.

Rear panel

AC adapter

Always use a ZOOM AD-14 adapter, which is designed for use with this unit.

Inputs

Connect cables with XLR or mono phone plugs (balanced or unbalanced) to the

INPUT jacks.

Microphones

In order to supply phantom power to a condenser microphone, first connect the microphone to INPUT 5 or 6 and then turn the PHANTOM switch ON. Phantom power can also be provided to INPUTS 3,4,7 and 8 (see P104).

Devices with stereo outputs

When using a synthesizer or a CD player, for example, with stereo outputs be sure to connect its left output jack to an odd-numbered INPUT jack on this unit and its right output jack to an even-numbered INPUT jack.

Guitar/bass

When directly connecting a passive electric guitar or bass, use INPUT 1, which can handle high impedance, and turn the Hi-Z switch ON.

Built-in microphones

Use these microphones to record drums indirectly or record a band. Turn the MIC switch ON to input the sounds to INPUTS 7 and 8.

R	L

USB memory

Connecting another

R24 by USB

By connecting two R24 units,

you can record 16 tracks

simultaneously.

Right side panel

Connecting a computer by USB

When connected to a computer, you can send audio files and projects directly to and from the R24. You can also use the R24 as an audio interface and a control surface for DAW software.

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SD card installation

The R24 saves recording data and settings on SD cards.

To protect your data, turn the power off before inserting or ejecting a card.

An SD card is necessary for recording.

Turn the power OFF beforehand (ordinary use)

1 Turn the POWER OFF and detach the cover of the SD card slot.

2 Insert an SD card that is not write-protected into the slot completely.

To eject, push the card in first .

Unlock the write-protection

NOTE

•If you want to change the SD card while the power is ON, follow special procedures (see P101).

•When inserting or removing an SD card, always turn the power OFF. If you do so when the power is ON, recording data might be lost.

•If you cannot insert a card into the slot, you might be trying to insert it in the wrong direction or upsidedown. Try again with the correct card orientation. If you force the card in, you might break it.

•If an SD card was previously used with a computer or a digital camera, you must format it in the R24 before using it.

•If no SD card is inserted, the REC key will not function in Recorder Mode.

If one of these messages is shown

•“No Card”: No SD card is detected. Make sure an SD card is inserted properly.

•“Card Protected”: The SD card write-protection lock is closed, preventing rewriting. To release it, slide the switch away from the lock position.

Preventing unwanted removal of an SD card

Remove the screw near the slot, and screw it into the hole in the SD card cover.

HINT

•This unit can use SD cards with capacities of 16 MB~2 GB, as well as 4~32 GB SDHC cards.

•You can check the most recent information about compatible SD cards on the ZOOM website. http://www.zoom.co.jp

	Ref: SD CARD>EXCHANGE	P101
	SD CARD>FORMAT	P102

installation card SD

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unit the Powering

Powering the unit

Use the included AC Adapter, which is designed for the unit, or six AA batteries (sold separately) to power the unit.

Using ordinary power (included AC adapter)

1 Make sure that the power is OFF, and then plug the included AC adapter into the back of the unit.

Always use the included ZOOM AD-14

AC adapter, which is designed for use with the unit. Using any other adapter could damage the unit.

Using batteries

1 Turn the power OFF and open the battery case cover on the bottom of the unit.

2 Installcover. the batteries and close the

Battery indicator on screen		Battery power
No indicator	Indicator on	status

AC adapter	Batteries		Batteries must
in use	in use
		be changed.
		Power will
		turn off.

HINT

Power supply from USB

If the POWER switch is set to OFF, connecting the unit to a computer with a USB cable makes the unit start-up automatically with power supplied by USB.

In this state, functions are different from when the POWER switch is ON. The unit can be used only as an SD card reader or as an audio interface.

•When using the unit as an audio interface, if supplying phantom power, we recommend that you use the AC adapter.

Ref: Setting the battery type

P103

NOTE

•Always turn the power OFF when you open/close the battery cover or plug/unplug the AC adapter. Doing so when the power is ON might cause recording data to be lost.

•The unit can use alkaline of NiMH batteries. The approximate lifetime for alkaline batteries is about

4.5 hours.

•Replace the batteries when "Low Battery!" is shown. Turn the POWER switch to OFF immediately and install new batteries or connect the included AC adapter.

•Set the battery type to increase the accuracy of the battery indicator.

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Turning the power on & off/Date & time setting

Follow these precautions for starting-up and shutting down the unit.

Follow these instruction to set the date and time for files and data.

Turning the power on & off

1.Make sure all the equipment is OFF.

2.Insert an SD card into the R24. Confirm that the power, the instruments and the monitoring system (or stereo headphones) are correctly connected.

Turn the power ON to start the unit

1

Slide to ON

2		Then turn the power ON for connected
		instruments and for the monitoring
		system in that order.
			the power OFF to shut down the unit
1
		Slide to OFF

NOTE

•Before turning the POWER ON, turn down PHONES and OUTPUT controls and volume on monitoring systems and other connected devices.

•If no power is supplied to the unit for more than a minute, the DATE/TIME setting will be reset to its initial value.

	Setting the date and time
	TOOL>SYSTEM>DATE/TIME
	1	Press
	2 Select SYSTEM.		Change menu
			Press
	3 Select DATE/TIME.		Change menu
	4		Press
		Select the date and time units and set
		their values in the following order.
		YEAR > MONTH > DAY > 00:00:00
			Change
			unit

5 Select OK.

Move cursor

Press

If this message appears

•The DATE/TIME setting has been set to its initial value. Set the DATE/TIME again.

TOOL>SYSTEM>DATE/TIME / ON/OFF POWER

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overview operation key and Switch

Switch and key operation overview

Here we explain how to use the keys and switches of the R24.

Please look at the display for icons that show key functions.

Transport section

REC key		Functions only when tracks are
		in recording standby.
When stopped Starts recording standby
Recording standby	Ends recording standby
During playback	Starts recording (manual punch-in/
	punch-out)
PLAY key
When stopped	Starts playback
Recording standby	Starts recording
STOP key
During recording	Ends recording
During playback	Stops playback
Recording standby	Stops unit
REW key
Stopped/playback	Rewinds
	Hold STOP and press REW to return
	to the top of the song.
FF key
Stopped/playback	Fast forwards
ENTER key			Confirm items.
EXIT key			Press to go back. Hold to
			return to the top screen.
DIAL			Change and move among
			menus and numbers.
			Ref.: Mark-related keys ─
			P33
			Set/cancel auto punch-in/
			out and A-B repeat
Cursor appearance and
indication in manual
		Indications in manual		Unit
Appearance in manual

	Move in	In the explanations, only the
		usable directions are shown
	menu

Note: The cursors are used often to move up, down, left and right to choose different items. An example of their notation in the manual is shown above.

Control section

	RHYTHM key	Play, create and set rhythm
		patterns
	EFFECT key	Set the insert and send-
		return effects
	USB key	Use audio interface, card
		reader and USB memory
	TOOL key	Metronome, tuner, system
		and SD card settings
	PROJECT	Create, set and work with
	PROJECT key
		projects
	1-8Tr key
		Switch bet ween track
	9-16Tr key	groups 1~8, 9~16 and
		17~24 (the indicator for the
		active track bank lights)
	17-24Tr key
	TRACK key	Assign tracks and make
		settings
	PAN/EQ key	Access track mixer settings

Fader section

		1/9/17~8/16/24	Change track status to PLAY
			(green), MUTE (no light) or REC
		TRACK status
			(red). Playback tracks that are
		keys
			already assigned appear orange.
		MASTER	Change MASTER track status to
			PLAY (green), MASTER (no light—
		status key
			no playback/recording) or MIX
			DOWN (red).

Switches and controls

	POWER switch	Turns power ON & OFF
	Hi-Z switch	Turns Hi-Z connection on/off (only
		for INPUT 1)
	MIC switch	Turns built-in microphones on/off
		(signals to INPUTS 7 & 8)
	METRONOME switch	Sets metronome output
	PHANTOM switch	Turns phantom power ON & OFF
	GAIN control	Adjusts input sensitivity
	PEAK indicator	Lights if maximum input detected
		During recording, when the METRO-
	BALANCE control	NOME switch is set to PHONES ONLY,
		use to balance the volume of the
		stereo mix and the metronome
	Level meters	Shows recording/playback levels
	TEMPO indicator	Flashes in time with the count

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Display information

The display shows data about projects and other elements, connection and operation status as a recorder or a computer audio-interface, available functions and various menus.

Display and indications

Top Screen: Shows the current project

Icon display area

Project name

Hours: minutes: seconds:

milliseconds

Time

A-B repeat icon

sig.

Bar–beat–tick

Mark, mark number

Tempo

Global quantization

(BPM)

Soft key

Menu screen: Shows an operation menu

Menu name or track number

Press the ENTER key to show the next menu or execute an operation

Use the DIAL to set and change values

Select items with the up and down cursor keys

Icon display and setting keys

Insert effect icon – P80

ON when shown. Use key to set.

EFFECT key

Use key to open the EFFECT menu.

Send-return effect – P80

Reverb/chorus icon

ON when shown. Use key to set.

PROTECT icon – P89

If shown, project is protected and cannot be overwritten. Set using menu.

							Battery icon – P13
							When shown, batteries are in use
							and their remaining charge is
							indicated by the number of bars.
							When shown, USB power is
							in use. When nothing is shown
							the AC adapter is in use.
						A-B repeat icon – P32
AUTO PUNCHI IN/OUT
icon – P29
AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT key				A-B REPEAT key
Set when displayed.				A-B points set when displayed
Use key to set.				Use key to set.

The indications in enclosed in boxes, including F1~F5 beneath the row starting with the AUTO PUNCH I/O key, < BANK >, DIRECT, and DAW, are functions when used as a control surface in audio interface mode.

Soft keys

information Display

UNDO/REDO

UNDO indicator

REDO indicator

UNDO: Return to the state before the previous operation after (PUNCH IN/OUT) recording, BOUNCE or MIX DOWN (to MASTER TRACK)

REDO: Reverse the UNDO operation

The functions of the soft keys appear at the bottom of the display. Press the key under the indication to use that function.

When indicators are shown

After recording and certain other operations, “UNDO” is shown. After pressing the UNDO soft key, “REDO” is shown. Press the soft key to execute.

NOTE

•Undo only works on tracks with recorded audio data

•Only the previous operation can be undone.

Any earlier operations cannot be undone.

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project new a flow/Creating recording R24

Recording preparations

R24 recording flow/Creating a new project

With the R24, you can use multitrack recording to create a complete work of music.

Create a new project for each song that you make.

Recording preparations

Connecting instruments

Project and track settings

Create a new project

Select the INPUTS and the recording tracks Set stereo links

Change track status (recording, play, mute)

Adjust input sensitivity using the GAIN controls

Performance preparation

Set metronome including pre-count

Set and use tuner

Recording the first tracks

Recording standby—record—stop

Recording more tracks

Overdubbing

Playback of already recorded tracks

Overdubbing

Record standby—Record—Stop

Create a new project

PROJECT>NEW

1	Press
2 Select NEW.		Change menu
3	Press
	Confirm the project NAME.
		Change menu

Select whether to CONTINUE	Change menu
4 using the previous settings.
	Change
5 Set the sampling RATE.	setting
	Change menu
	Change
	setting
6 Select EXECUTE.	Change menu
Press

HINT

Ref: Creating a new project

P90

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Recording preparations

Connecting instruments/Making mono settings

Make settings for instruments such as high impedance guitars, line-input synths, the built-in mics and mics that use phantom power as well as for stereo and mono input sources.

Connecting passive-type guitars

Connect the high impedance instrument to INPUT 1, and the turn the Hi-Z switch ON.

Connecting low-impedance instru-

Connect low impedance instruments to any INPUT 1~8.

Signals to any INPUT 1~8

Using phantom power

Supply phantom power to the connected mic

NOTE

•Turn the PHANTOM switch ON to provide +48 V power to INPUTS 3~8.

•In order to reduce battery consumption by the use of phantom power, it can be turned off to INPUTS 3, 4, 7 and 8, and the voltage can be reduce to +24 V (Ref. P104).

•Use the fader that is in line with the INPUT jack. The signal from INPUT 1 goes to track 1,9 or 17.

•To use tracks 9~16 or 17~24 press the 9~16Tr or

17~24Tr key to switch the fader assignment.

•Depending on the insert effect selection, the output can change.

•Create one stereo file from two faders by using the stereo link setting.

Assign INPUT 1~8 connections to tracks 1~24

1 Connect instruments and mics.

INPUTS 1~8

2 Make settings for instruments, built-in mics, stereo tracks, etc.

	Hi-Z		PHANTOM	MIC
	Stereo		Mono x 2	Mono
3	Select the bank of tracks.
				Assign faders to
				tracks 1~8, 9~16
	Tracks	Tracks	Tracks	or 17~24
4	1~8	9~16	17~24
	Change the status of the connected inputs.
	Press the status key of a track
	1–2 times to turn its red light on.

When red, recording is possible

Set the tracks to receive inputs

Press the 1-8Tr, 9-16Tr or 17~24Tr key to set the bank of tracks that will record the inputs.

INPUT															TRACK
					1~8Tr key active									9~16Tr key active		17~24Tr key active
1					1									9		17
2					2									10		18
3					3									11		19
4					4									12		20
5					5									13		21
6					6									14		22
7					7									15		23
8					8									16		24
Ref: Stereo setting																P19

settings mono instruments/Making Connecting

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keys status & settings instruments/Stereo Connecting

Recording preparations

Connecting instruments/Stereo settings & status keys

To make a stereo recording, set a stereo link for adjacent odd and even-numbered tracks and record on them. Use the status keys to send input signals to recording tracks.

Using the built-in mics

Turn the MIC switch ON

Signals to INPUTS 7/8

Connecting line input instruments (stereo connection)

Use INPUTS 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 as pairs. Input left signals to odd-numbered tracks and right signals to even numbered tracks.

Assign INPUTS 1–8 to tracks 1–8, 9–16 or 17–24.

1	Connect instruments and mics.
		INPUT1~8
	Make settings for instruments,
2 built-in mics, stereo tracks, etc.
	Stereo		Mono x 2	MIC
3	Select the track bank.
			Assign faders to tracks
			1~8, 9~16 or 17~24
	Tracks	Tracks	Tracks
	1~8	9~16	17~24
4	Set the status of the connected inputs.

Press a status key of the linked tracks one or two times to turn both lights red.

NOTE

•Use the fader that is in line with the INPUT jack. The signal from INPUT 1 goes to track 1, 9 or 17.

•To use tracks 9~16 or 17~24, press the 9~16Tr or

17~24Tr key to switch the fader assignment.

When red, recording is possible

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Recording preparations

Stereo link

Enable a stereo link for tracks in advance of recording to create a stereo file when recording. You can also assign stereo files.

Status keys and track indicators

Press a status key to set the role of a track fader and change the color of the track indicator light. The track indicator colors show the status as follows.

REC		PLAY		MUTE
Record ready	Playback ready			Sound disabled
	indicators (1~24)
	→	Press	→	Press
REC	→	PLAY	→	MUTE
Lit red	→	Lit green	→	Unlit
	Track indicator (MASTER)
Press	→	Press	→	Press
MASTER	→	MIX DOWN	→	PLAY
Unlit	→	Lit red	→	Lit green

HINT

•In order to send the signal from an INPUT to a recording track, press its status key 1–2 times until the track indicator lights red.

•To use two inputs press both status keys to connect both to tracks.

•To create one stereo file when recording two tracks set a stereo link.

•If the MASTER track is set to PLAY, all other tracks will be set to MUTE (no sound).

Stereo link

PAN/EQ>STEREO LINK

2 Select a track.

Change tracks

3 Select ST LINK.

Change menu

4 Select On.

The tracks that are joined with a stereo link are shown.

HINT

•The track pairs than can be joined with stereo link are: 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, 15/16, 17/18, 19/20, 21/22 and 23/24

•Stereo link changes the setting from two mono tracks to one stereo track.

•Whatever track number you choose, an adjacent track will be linked. You cannot change these combinations.

•To adjust the volume of a pair of tracks joined by stereo link, use the odd number fader. The even number fader has no effect.

•The pan parameter of a pair of tracks joined by stereo link can be used to adjust their relative volume balance.

•Stereo files can be assigned to tracks joined by stereo link. The left channel is sent to the odd track and the right is sent to the even track.

link Stereo

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tempo the Setting

Recording preparations

Setting the tempo

Set the tempo for the music. The tempo is saved for each project.

Changing the tempo
1 Press	beneath	.
2	Use the dial to change the value.

Tap beneath repeatedly.

The average pace will be set as the tempo value.

	Tempo
Range
40.0~250.0	Default value : 120.0

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Recording preparations

Preparing a rhythm track

The R24 has a sampler function that allows loops to be played back on each track. Here, we assign a rhythm pattern that is built-in to the R24 to a track as a guide rhythm.

Assignment to a track

1 Press

2Select the track to assign.

Select track

3 Select TAKE.

Change menu

Press

4 Select PATTERN to use a rhythm pattern.

Change menu

	Press
5	the rhythm pattern.
	Select a file or
	pattern

Press

HINT

• You can also play the selected audio file or pattern.

Play

Stop

•If rhythm patterns are assigned to multiple tracks and played back simultaneously, or patterns with numerous note-on events are played, they might not all play as expected due to the maximum polyphony limitation of the unit.

•You can assign the loop files on the included USB memory (ref. P49).

•In Step 5, you can change the order of the pattern list.

Press the A-Z soft key to list the patterns in alphabetical order.

Press the No. soft key to list the patterns in numerical order.

track rhythm a Preparing

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track first the Recording

Track recording

Recording the first track

After connecting instruments and completing recording preparation, ready the recorder and start recording the first track.

Starting from the Top Screen of a new project

1 Return the counter to the beginning

Press and hold and press to return to the beginning.

Top Screen

Counter at head position

(mark 00).

HINT

• The Top Screen display of a new project

Counter at head position

(mark 00).

•After setting the input (Step 5 and after), you can process input signals with the insert effect.

Ref: New project creation

P90

Insert effect	P81

2 Arm the track for recording.

Press 1-2 times until the track light turns red.

	When red, recording is possible
3	Adjust the input sensitivity GAIN.
		Adjust the
		input level.
Make
noise!		Should light briefly when the
4		volume reaches maximum
	Adjust the recording level.

If an insert effect is applied to an INPUT, adjust the patch level, for example, so that the red indicator (0dB) on the

level meter does not light.

5 Adjust the monitoring system.

Use the fader for the recording track to adjust the monitoring level of the instrument being recorded (INPUT 1 is track 1, 9 or 17).

NOTE

Red lights on PEAK indicators and level meters

A PEAK indicator turns red when the signal exceeds the maximum detectable level of 0 dB, resulting in input clipping. The red indicator on a level meter means that the signal being recorded (signal after passing through the insert effect) is clipping. If clipping happens, the recorded sound will be distorted. You should reduce the recording level.

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Recording the first track

6 Start recording standby.

Press red

7 Start recording.

Press	Lit red	Lit green
	Counter starts

8 Stop recording.

Press	Lit green	Unlit

The counter stops moving, but does not return to 0.

HINT

• Press the UNDO soft key to cancel the operation.

Recording again

•If you record again on the same track, the previous recording will be overwritten.

•There are two ways to make a new recording or re-record.

•Press the UNDO soft key to undo the recording.

•Use the TRACK > TAKE > FILE menu to assign the track used for recording to a "New Take" (Ref. P25).

Playing back the recorded track

9 Press stop (if you have not already).
Press	Lit	Unlit
	green
	Counter stops

10 Play the track.

Press on the track to be played 1-2 times until lit green

	When green, the track is
11	ready for playback
	Return the counter to the beginning.

Press and hold and press to return to the beginning.

	12	track.
	13	Press green
		.

Press green

•If the REC MODE is set to Overwrite, recorded audio files on tracks will be overwritten when new recordings are made. Be careful when returning the counter to the beginning and recording again. Set the REC MODE to Always New if you do not want to overwrite recordings.

•When set to play, the recording currently on the track will be played.

track first the Recording

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take playback the Changing

Track recording

Changing the playback take

You can assign audio files to tracks freely. By recording multiple takes of vocals, guitar solos and other parts in different files, you can later select the best take.

1Press

2 Select the track to assign.

		Select track
3 Select TAKE.		Change menu
		Press
4 For an audio file, select FILE. Change menu
		Press
5	Select the desired audio file.
		Select the file
		or pattern

Press

HINT

•also play the selected audio file.

Play

Stop

•Files that are already assigned to tracks have an

*to the left of their names.

Switching two tracks (SWAP)

1 Press

beneath

.

2 Select the first track to swap.

Indicators blink orange on tracks that can be selected. Press the status key to select a track.

		Selectable: blinking orange
		Selected: lit orange
3 Select the second track to swap.
						Already selected
						track
Indicators blink orange on tracks that can be selected.
Press the status key to select a track.
		Selectable: blinking orange
		Selected: lit orange
4 Swap the tracks.						Tracks to be swapped
						Move cursor

Press

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NOTE

The swap function switches two tracks, including the assigned files, track sequence data and all track parameter information.

take playback the Changing

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tracks additional Recording

Overdubbing

Recording additional tracks

After recording the first track, you can record additional tracks while playing back already recorded audio. Preparations for recording are the same as for the first track, but you can also set recordings to play on different tracks.

Playing already recorded tracks

1		Press 1-2 times until the
		indicator lights green for
		tracks to be played
		back.
		Playback-ready when green
Preparing to record more tracks
2		Press for all recording
		tracks 1-2 times until the
		light turns red.
		is possible
3 Adjust the input level.

Make noise!

Red

Orange

Orange

Green

Input sensitivity

Briefly lights when the volume reaches maximum.

Set the level so that at maximum volume the red light (0 dB) does not light.

Recording level

Monitoring system

Start and stop recording

4 Press and hold and press to return to the beginning.

5	Press REC and PLAY
	in order to start
Lit red	Lit green recording.
	Counter starts

Play!

6		Press to stop.		green
		The counter stops moving,
		but does not return to 0.

HINT

•If you want to use a track that has already been recorded on for a later recording, assign the recorded file to another track, and make the target track empty. Refer to "Changing the playback take" (P25).

You can also swap recorded tracks with unrecorded tracks.

Do this, when creating a second guitar track using Hi-Z, for example.

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Playback all tracks
1					Press 1-2 times until the
					indicator lights green for
						tracks to be played
					back.
			Playback-ready when green
Press and							and
2 to return to the						beginning.
3					Press to start playback.

green

4 Press to stop playback.

green

tracks additional Recording

NOTE

•When you move files on tracks, confirm that no files are assigned to the tracks to be recorded (“New Take”).

If there is a file assigned to a track, that recording will be overwritten by new recording.

•If the REC MODE is set to Overwrite, recorded audio files on tracks will be overwritten when new recordings are made. Be careful when returning the counter to the beginning and recording again. Set the REC MODE to Always New if you do not want to overwrite recordings.

•When a track is play-enabled, the file on it will play back.

HINT

•If you are recording on a different track than the first track, there is no need to move or swap the first track.

•If you want to record a new file, set that track to

New Take.

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out-in/punch-

Re-recording

Automatic punch-in/punch-out

Punch-in and punch-out allow you to re-record a single part of a recorded file. You can -out) points in advance to start and stop

Prepare the track that you want to punch-in/punch-out

1 Raise the fader on the track you want to re-record

2

When red,

3

Press 1-2 times until lit red

possible

Adjust the recording level and the GAIN to be the same as the already recorded part.

	Set the punch-in/out points
	4	Locate the starting
		position (punch-in
	5	point)
		Press to set the punch-in point
		Appears on
	6	display
		Locate the ending position
	7	(punch-out point)
		Press to set the punch-out point
		Appears on
		display

NOTE

•Once you set auto punch-in/out point, you cannot change them. Cancel and set them again.

•If the REC MODE is set to Always New, a new file will be recorded.

		Rehearse
	1	Press to start		Lit
		playback.
		When the punch-in point is passed, the track is
		automatically muted.
		Perform (not recording)
		When the punch-out point is passed, the track is
	2	automatically unmuted.
		Press to stop		Unlit
		playback.
	Re-recording: punch-in/punch-out
	8	Locate to before the
		punch-in point.
	9		Press REC and PLAY in
			order to start recording.
		Lit	Blinks	Not recording
		Pass the punch-in point
		Perform	Lit	Recording
		Pass the punch-out point
		Lit	Blinks	Not recording

10 Press to stop recorder.

Unlit

Cancel punch-in/out

11 Press

Indicators disappear from display

Re-recorded part

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