Zoom R8 User Manual
OPERATION MANUAL
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Usage and safety precautions
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:
Something that could cause serious
injury or death.
Something that could cause injury or
damage to the equipment.
Other symbols
Required (mandatory) actions
Prohibited actions
Warning
Operation using an AC adapter
Use only a ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter with this unit.
Do not use in ways that exceed the ratings of an outlet
or wiring or with currents other than 100 V.
Before using this product 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.
Operation using batteries
Use 4 conventional 1.5-volt AA batteries
(alkaline or nickel-metal hydride).
Read battery warning labels carefully.
Always close the battery compartment cover when using
the unit.
Alterations
Never open the case or attempt to modify the product.
Precautions
Product handling
Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to the unit.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to enter
the unit.
Operating environment
Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures.
Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat sources.
Do not use in very high humidity or near splashing water.
Do not use in places with excessive vibrations.
Do not use in places with excessive dust or sand.
AC adapter handling
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 a
long time, disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet.
Battery handling
Install the batteries with the correct +/– orientation.
Use a specied battery type. Do not mix new and old
batteries or different brands or types at the same time.
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.
Connecting cables with input and output jacks
Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any cables.
Always disconnect all connection cables and the AC
adapter before moving the unit.
Volume
Do not use the product at a loud volume for a long time.
Usage Precautions
Interference with other electrical equipment
In consideration of safety, the has been designed to
minimize the emission of electromagnetic radiation from the
device and to minimize external electromagnetic interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves could
result in interference if placed nearby. If this occurs, place
and the other device farther apart.
the
With any type of electronic device that uses digital control,
including the
malfunction, corrupt or destroy data and result in other
unexpected trouble. Always use caution.
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 abrasive cleansers, wax or solvents, 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 specic 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 and broadcasts, is prohibited. Zoom Corporation
does not bear any responsibility for consequences related to
copyright law infringement.
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Please read through this manual carefully in order to understand the functions of the well
so that you can use it happily for many years.
Introduction
After reading through this manual, please keep it along with the warranty in a safe place.
Please note that some details might be changed without notice in order to improve the product.
Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM , which we will refer to as the in this
manual. The
has the following features.
Introduction
Multitrack recorder that can use up to 32 GB
■
SDHC cards
The can is an 8-track recorder that supports
SDHC cards of up to 32 GB. After making linear
PCM recordings (WAV format) at 16/24-bit and
44.1/48kHz sampling rate, you can transfer
recorded les to your computer to use them in
DAW software.
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 audio interface
■
You can use the and its various input and
output jacks as a Hi-speed USB 2.0 audio
interface that can handle 2 inputs and 2 outputs
at up to 24-bit and 96 kHz. Its effects can even
be used (at 44.1 kHz only) and it can also operate
using USB bus power.
(See the Audio Interf ace Manual on the included SD card for det ails.)
DAW software control surface
■
The can be connected to a computer
by USB cable and used as a control surface
for DAW software. You can operate transport
functions, including play, record and stop keys
and physically control onscreen faders. You can
also assign various DAW functions to the F1–F5
function keys. (The assignable functions depend
on the DAW software.)
(See the Audio Interf ace Manual on the included SD card for det ails.)
Handles a variety of input sources including
■
guitars, microphones and line-level equipment
The has 2 input jacks that accept both
XLR and standard phone connectors. Both can
supply phantom power (24 or 48 V) and one can
handle high-impedance input. In addition to highimpedance guitars and basses, the inputs can
handle all types of sources, including dynamic
and condenser microphones, synthesizers and
other line level instruments. The built-in highperformance microphones are convenient for
recording acoustic guitars and vocals.
(See “Connecting instruments” on P.21.)
Sampler with 8 pads and 8 voices
■
Use the sampler to assign sounds to each track
(pad) and create loops. Play the pads in realtime, and combine loops to create performances
for a complete song. By simply lining up drum
loops from the included SD card, anyone can
easily create professional-quality backing parts
and basic tracks. The recorder and sampler work
together seamlessly, so you can record audio on
other tracks while listening to loop playback.
(See “Using the sampler to make songs” on P.60.)
unit
Cubase LE
Installation DVD
Conrmation of included items
The package conta ins the following items. Please verif y them.
SD card
USB cable
AC adapter
(ZOOM AD-17)
Operation manual
(this document)
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Cubase LE
Startup Guide
Note: the Audio Interface Manual (PDF) is on the SD card.
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Contents
Contents
Usage and safety precautions ....2
Introduction....................... 3
Confirmation of included items .........3
Contents..........................4
Panel layout and functions ........6
Switch and key overview..........8
Display information ............... 9
Operation overview .............. 10
Connections ..................... 12
SD card installation .............. 13
Powering the unit ................14
Turning the power on and off..... 15
Setting the date and time ........ 15
Recording and playback ........16
Recorder overview.................. 16
Preparations before recording .........17
Creating a new project .............. 17
Changing the time signature ............ 18
Setting the tempo .................... 19
Using the metronome
Recording the first track .............21
Connecting instruments .............. 21
Adjusting the input gain .............. 22
Using insert effects .................23
Adjusting the recording level ............ 24
Selecting tracks for recording ..........25
Recording ....................... 26
Re-recording .....................26
Recording to a new file .............. 27
Playing back recordings.............. 27
Overdubbing .....................28
Stereo recording (stereo link) ..........29
Changing playback takes ............30
Swapping two tracks................ 31
Re-recording part of a track
(punch-in/out)
Manual punch-in/out ...............32
Automatic punch-in/out .............33
Combining multiple tracks into
1–2 tracks (bouncing)
Locating to the desired part of a song ...36
Repeat playback of a specific section
(A-B repeat)
.......................38
............... 20
.....................31
...............34
Mixing ........................... 40
Mixing overview....................40
Setting track level, EQ and pan ........42
Using send-return effects .............44
Using insert effects on tracks
.........45
Mixing down .................... 46
Using a mastering effect ............. 46
Mixing down to the master track ....... 47
Using the rhythm function .......48
Overview of rhythm functions .........48
Rhythm pattern selection............. 49
Changing the playback pattern .........49
Changing the drum kit ...............49
Using the pads to play rhythm patterns .. 50
Switching banks ...................50
Repeating sounds (drum rolls).......... 50
Adjusting the pad sensitivity ...........49
Assigning rhythm patterns to tracks ....51
Creating a rhythm pattern ............ 52
Preparing to create a rhythm pattern .....52
Inputting a pattern in real-time .........53
Step input of a rhythm pattern ......... 54
Copying rhythm patterns ............. 55
Deleting rhythm patterns .............56
Renaming rhythm patterns ...........57
Importing rhythm patterns from
other projects
Setting volume and stereo placement ... 59
..................... 58
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Contents
Using the sampler ...............60
Using the sampler to make songs ...... 60
Using the sampler ..................61
Assigning included drum loops to tracks . 63
Setting loops ..................... 64
Setting a track to loop ...............64
Setting the loop interval .............. 65
Playing the pads ................... 66
Setting the playback method .......... 66
Set global quantization to
control sound timing ................66
Changing the BPM of a track.......... 67
Changing audio tempo without
changing pitch
Trimming unnecessary parts of audio files 70
Setting fade-ins and fade-outs ........ 71
.....................68
Using the track sequencer .......72
Track sequencer overview ............72
Creating a sequence ................ 73
Creating a sequence in real-time ........ 73
Creating a sequence using step input ....74
Inserting and deleting beats . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Playing back a sequence............. 78
Using effects..................... 80
Overview of effects .................80
Selecting effect patches .............83
Editing patches ....................84
Saving patches ....................86
Importing patches from other projects ... 87
Changing patch names .............. 88
Using effects only for monitoring .......89
Working with projects and
audio files........................90
Projects and audio files ..............90
Protecting a project ................. 91
Selecting a project.................. 91
Viewing project and audio file information 92
Copying projects and audio files .......93
Changing project and audio file names . . 94
Deleting projects and audio files .......95
Dividing audio files..................96
Setting the recording format (bit length) ..97
Setting the recording mode ..........97
Sequential playback of projects ........ 98
Loading audio files from other projects . 100
Using the USB connection ...... 102
USB function overview .............102
Exchanging data with a computer
(card reader)
Audio interface and
control surface functions
..................... 103
............105
Other functions ................. 108
Using the tuner ................... 108
Adjusting the display ...............109
Changing the SD card while
the power is on
Formatting an SD card ............. 111
Checking remaining card capacity ..... 111
Setting the battery type ............. 112
Setting phantom power voltage ....... 112
Using a footswitch ................ 113
Checking the firmware version........ 114
Upgrading the firmware ............. 114
................... 110
Rhythm pattern list ............. 116
Effect types and parameters ...118
Effect patch list ................. 129
Error message list............... 135
Troubleshooting................. 136
Specifications................... 137
Index ...........................138
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Panel layout and functions
Panel layout and funcons
Built-in mic Built-in mic
Input section
Fader section Transport section
Control section Display section
Rear panel
INPUT
POWER
switch
CONTROL IN
PHONES
jack
control
PHONES
OUTPUT
jack
control
OUTPUT
jack
jacks
Right side panel
Bottom panel
(not shown)
Battery compartment
SD card slot
USB port
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Input section
PEAK
indicator
METRONOME
switch
Display section
Display
Panel layout and funcons
GAIN
controls 1 & 2
ON/OFF
indicator
Fader section
Track indicator
Input selection
switch 1
ON/OFF
key 1
Input selection
switch 2
ON/OFF
Status keys
(
1–8, MASTER
key 2
)
PHANTOM
switch
BALANCE
control
Transport section
AUTO PUNCH I/O
key
A-B REPEAT
Control section
EFFECT
key
TEMPO
key
TEMPO
indicator
MARKER
key
key
USB
key
RHYTHM
MARKER
TOOL
key
key
TRACK
key
Soft keys
PROJECT
key
key
PAN/EQ
MARK/CLEAR
key
key
Pad
Master
indicator
Faders
(
1–8, MASTER
REPEAT/STOP
key
REW
key
ENTER
key
)
Cursor keys
FF
key
EXIT
STOP
key
key
PLAY
key
DIAL
REC
key
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Switch and key overview
PROJECT
PROJECT
PROJECT
PROJECT
Here we explain how to use the keys and switches of the .
Switch and key overview
Transport section
REC
key
PLAY
key
STOP
key
FF
key
REW
key
ENTER
key
EXIT
key
DIAL
Functions only when tracks are in
recording standby.
• Stopped: starts recording standby
• Recording standby: ends standby
• Playing: starts recording (manual
punch-in/out)
• Stopped: starts playback
• Recording standby: starts
recording
• During recording: stops recording
• During playback: stops playback
• Recording standby: stops
transport
• When stopped or during playback:
fast forwards
• When stopped or during playback:
rewinds
• Hold STOP and press REW to
return to the top of the song.
+
• Confirm an item
• Press to go back.
• Press and hold to return to the top
screen.
• Change numbers and move
among menus.
• Set, remove and move to marks
• Set and cancel auto punch-in/out
and A-B repeat
Control section
EFFECT
key
USB
key
TOOL
key
PROJECT
key
TEMPO
key
RHYTHM
key
TRACK
key
PAN/EQ
key
Fader section
TRACK 1–8
status keys
MASTER
status key
Input section
Input selection
switch
1
Input selection
switch
2
• Set the insert and send- return
effects
• Use the audio interface, control
surface and card reader
• Make metronome, tuner, system
and SD card settings
• Create, set up and work with
projects
• Set the tempo (the indicator
flashes in time with the tempo)
• Play, create and set rhythm
patterns
• Assign tracks and make settings
• Access track mixer settings
Change track sta tus and
check with indicator
Green: play • Unlit: mute
Red: record
Orange: loop track or rhy thm
pattern track playing back
Change master track status
and check with indicator
• Green: play • Unlit: master
• Red: mix down
• Set for the instrument or mic used
• Set for the instrument or mic used
Cursor appearance
Manual indications
Move in
menu
The cursors are used to move up, down, left and right to choose
items. They are shown a s above in the manual.
In explanations, the usable
directions are shown with
dark lines.
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In manual On unit
PHANTOM
switch
METRONOME
BALANCE
control
GAIN
controls 1, 2
PEAK
indicators
ON/OFF
key 1, 2
Indicators
switch
• Phantom power ON/OFF
• Set metronome output
When set to
BALANCE
performance/ metronome
balance
• Set input sensitivity
• Indicator lights when input level
• Turn input ON/OFF
• Indicator flashes when recording
PHONES ONLY
control adjusts the
begins causing distortion
level begins causing distortion)
,
Display information
The display shows, for example, project data, connection and operation status as a recorder or a
computer audio-interface, available functions and various menus.
Display and screen information
Top Screen: Shows the current project
Icon display area
Soft keys
Hours: minutes: seconds: milliseconds
(Change with up/down keys)
Bar–beat– tick
Menu screen: Shows an operation menu
Menu item or track number
Select menu with up/down keys
Project name
Mark indica tor & number
Level meters (from left)
Input 1, 2 level meters
Track 1–8 level meters
Master level meters
Press
the next menu
DIAL
to select settings and values
Use
ENTER
key to open
Icon display and settings
Insert effect icon
Shown when insert eff ect enabled.
REVERB/CHORUS
send-return icons
Shown when send-return eff ects
enable d.
AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT
icons
Shown when auto punch-in/out
enable d.
A-B REPEAT icon
Shown when A-B repeat enable d.
PROTECT icon
Shown when project protec tion
enable d.
Battery icon
Shown when using battery power
(including remaining charge and
when battery nee ds changed). (Not
shown when running on USB.)
(P.23, 45, 46, 80)
To set:
(P.44, 80, 82)
To set:
( P.3 3)
To set:
( P.3 8)
To set:
( P.9 1 )
To set:
( P.1 4 )
Soft keys
Display informaon
The functions of the soft keys appear at the
bottom of the display. Press the key under the
indication to use that function.
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Operation overview
Operaon overview
1. Recording preparations 2. Recording
Do the following before starting recording.
Preparing to record P.17
To start a new song, make a project
●
first.
• Creating a new project (P.17)
Set the song's time signature and
●
tempo.
• Setting the time signature (P.18)
• Setting the tempo (P.19)
Set the metronome to use as a guide
●
when recording.
• Using the metronome (P.20)
Record an instrument, vocal or other sound
source to each track. You can also assign audio
file loops using the sampler function and rhythm
Recording the rst track P.21
Record instruments and vocals to tracks
in the project that you created.
Connect instruments and mics, and
●
adjust the input sensitivity.
• Connecting instruments (P.21)
• Adjusting the input gain (P.22)
• Recording in stereo (stereo link) (P.29)
Select tracks to record on and
●
record.
• Selecting tracks for recording (P.25)
• Recording (P.26)
You can use the following types of
●
effects when recording.
• Using insert effects (P.23)
lying effects only for monitoring (P.89)
• App
You can also redo part or all of a
●
recording.
• Undoing the last action (UNDO/REDO) (P.26)
• Recording part of a song again (punching
in/out) (P.32)
Using the sampler P.60
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Assign audio files to tracks and set
●
loops.
• Assigning included drum loops to tracks
( P. 63 )
• Make loop settings (P.64)
Using rhythm functions P.48
Assign rhythm patterns to tracks.
●
• Assigning rhythm patterns to tracks (P.51)
3. Mixing and mix down
Operaon overview
patterns using the rhythm machine function to
tracks, and arrange them in performance order
using the track sequencer function.
Playback P.27
Playback instruments, vocals and other
recorded sounds.
Play back from any position and loop
●
any interval that you want
• Move to a point in a song (locate) (P.36)
• Repeat playback of a specific section
(A-B repeat) (P.38)
Change a take (audio file assigned to
●
a track).
• Changing playback takes (P.30)
Overdubbing P.28
While playing back the recorded track,
you can record (overdub) additional
instruments and vocals to other tracks.
Bouncing tracks P.34
If you run out of tracks, you can
●
bounce them to reduce the number.
• Combining multiple tracks into 1-2 tracks
(bouncing) (P.34)
Using sequencer functions P.72
Arrange loop tracks and rhythm
●
pattern tracks in order to make
performance data (sequence data)
for one song.
• Creating sequence data (P.73)
• Playing back sequence data (P.78)
After recording and preparing tracks, you
can mix them and then make a stereo
master track.
On the
Mixing P.40
Balance the tracks and set the effects
used on them (mixing).
Adjust the balance of the tracks.
●
• Setting volume, EQ and pan (P.42)
You can apply the following types of
●
effects to each track.
• Applying send-return effects (P.44)
• Using insert effects on tracks (P.45)
Mixing down to stereo P.46
You can rerecord multiple tracks as a
final stereo master track (mix down).
When mixing down, you can apply
●
the following types of effects.
• Applying mastering effects (P.46)
Mix down the song to stereo.
●
• Mixing down to master tracks (P.47)
On a computer
By connecting the unit to a computer
using a USB cable, you can use it as
an audio interface, control surface and
card reader. Doing so, you can use
DAW software, for example, to mix and
master your tracks.
• Audio interface/control surface (P.105)
• Exchanging data with a computer
(card reader) (P.103)
Please see the Audio Interface Manual
on the included SD card for information
about the audio interface.
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Connections
Refer to the illustration below to connect instruments, mics, other audio equipment and a computer,
Connecons
for example.
Outputs Inputs
❶ Headphones
❷ Stereo systems, speakers
with built-in ampliers, etc.
❶
Connect cables with XLR or phone plugs (mono/stereo, balanced/
unbalanced) to the
INPUT
jacks.
❸ Microphones ❺ Guitar/bass
• Connect a mic to INPUT 1 or 2.
• Set the input selection switch to
MIC LINE.
• Set the PHANTOM switch to
ON to supply phantom power to
a condenser mic.
❹ Devices with stereo outputs
When using a synthesizer, a CD
player or other stereo devices:
• Connect OUTPUT jack L to
INPUT 1 and R to INPUT 2.
• Set both input selection switches
to MIC LINE.
To connect a passive electric
guitar or bass directly:
• Connect it to INPUT 1.
• Set input selection switch 1 to
GUITAR BASS (Hi-Z).
❻ Built-in microphones
Use the built-in mics on the left
and right of the unit to record
drums or a band performance,
for example.
• Set both input selection
switches (1 for left and 2 for
right) to BUILT-IN MIC.
❸
❹
Rear panel
❼ FOOTSWITCH
Connect a ZOOM
FS01 footswitch (sold
separately), and use it
to stop/start playback
or punch-in/out, for
example.
❾ AC adapter
Only use a ZOOM
AD-17 AC adapter,
which is designed for
use with this unit.
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❾
❷
Right side panel
❽
❺
Computer USB port connections
❽
When connected to a computer, you
can transfer audio les with it, for
example. You can also use the
as an audio interface and a control
surface for DAW software.
SD card installation
The 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 and insert (ordinary use)
Turn the POWER OFF and remove the
1
SD card slot cover.
Insert an SD card that is not write-
2
protected into the slot completely.
To eject, push the card in first.
NOTE
If you want to change the SD card while the
power is ON, you must follow special procedures.
( P. 1 1 0)
When inserting or removing an SD card, always
turn the power OFF. Doing so when the power is
ON could cause recording data to be lost.
If you cannot insert a card into the slot, you
might be trying to insert it in the wrong direction
or upside down. Do not force the card. Try again
with the correct orientation. Forcing the card in
could break it.
Always format an SD card that was used with a
computer or a digital camera, for example, in the
before using it.
If no SD card is inserted, the
function in Recorder Mode.
If a message appears
“No Card”: No SD card is detected. Make sure an
SD card is inserted properly
“Card Protected”: The SD card is write-protected.
Slide the lock switch away from the lock position
to disable write-protection.
HINT
This unit can use 16 MB–2 GB SD cards and
Unlock write-protection
4–32 GB SDHC cards.
You can nd the most recent information about
compatible SD cards on the ZOOM website.
http://www.zoom.co.jp
REC
key will not
SD card installaon
Preventing SD card theft
Remove the screw near the slot, and
screw it into the hole in the SD card
cover.
Reference:
☞
Changing SD cards with the power on
Formatting SD cards
P. 110
P.111
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Powering the unit
Use the included AC Adapter or four AA batteries (sold separately) to power the unit.
Powering the unit
Using ordinary power
(included AC adapter)
Turn the power OFF, and then plug the
1
USB cable into the USB port on the
right side of the unit.
Connect the other end of the USB
2
cable to the AC adapter and plug the
adapter into a power outlet.
Always use the included AC adapter
(ZOOM AD-17), which is designed
for use with the unit. Using any other
adapter could damage the unit.
HINT
Power supply from USB
When used with a computer connected by
●
a USB cable, the computer supplies power
to the unit.
Using batteries
Turn the power OFF and open the
1
battery case cover on the bottom
of the unit.
Install the batteries and close the
2
cover.
Battery indicator on screen
No indicator Indicator on
AC adapter
in use
Batteries
in use
Battery power
status
Batteries must be
changed.
Power w ill turn OFF.
NOTE
Always turn the power OFF when you open
●
or close the battery cover or connect or
disconnect the AC adapter. Doing so when
the power is ON might cause recording
data to be lost.
The unit can use alkaline or NiMH batteries.
●
The approximate operation time when using
alkaline batteries is about 5.5 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 remaining battery charge
indicator.
☞
Reference: Setting the ba ttery type
P. 112
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Turning the power on & off/Setting the date & time
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 & o/Seng the date & me
Turning the power on and off
1) Make sure all the equipment is OFF.
2) Confirm that the power, the instruments and the monitoring system (or
headphones) are correctly connected.
Turn the power ON to
start the unit
1
Slide to
ON
In order, turn connected instruments
2
and the monitoring system ON.
Turn the power OFF to
shut down the unit
1
Slide to
OFF
Setting the date and time
TOOL > SYSTEM > DATE/TIME
Select
Select
Press
SYSTEM
DATE/TIME
.
Press
.
1
2
3
Press
Select the date and time units and set
4
their values in order.
YEAR → MONTH → DAY →
(hours) → (minutes) → (seconds)
Change menu
Change menu
Change unit
NOTE
Before turning the
●
the
volume on monitors and other connected
devices.
If no power is supplied to the for more
●
than a minute, the DATE/TIME setting will
be reset to the default value.
PHONES
POWER ON
and
OUTPUT
, turn down
controls and
Change value
Select OK.
5
Move cursor
Press
If this message appears
• The DATE/TIME setting has been set to its default
value. Set the DATE/TIME again.
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Recorder overview
The is an 8-track recorder that can record up to 2 tracks at the same time and play back up
Recording and playback
to 8 tracks at the same time. The following types of tracks are used.
Track type Function Reference
Audio track Plays its audio file f rom beginning to end. –
Loop track Plays part of an audio file repeatedly. Using the sampler function (P.60)
Rhythm pattern track Plays a rhythm pattern. Using the rhyt hm function (P.48)
Track 1
WAV
WAV
Track 8
WAV
WAV
Audio track
Loop track
Rhythm pattern track
Audio track
Loop track
Track mixer
MASTER
fader
Track mixer
Rhythm pattern track
Types of recording files
Depending on the recording destination track, the
creates the following types of audio les.
• Mono track: mono WAV file
• Stereo linked track: stereo WAV file
The le format depends on the project and bit
length settings.
Reference: Changing the recording format
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P. 9 7
Types of playback files
Both mono and stereo WAV les can be assigned
to audio and loop tracks. (A le cannot be
assigned to a project, however, if its sampling
rate is different from that of the project.)
Audio les created in DAW software can also be
played by the
.
There is no limit to the number of virtual tracks.
Any audio le in the same project can be
assigned to a track.
When a stereo le is assigned to a track, stereo
link is turned on automatically.
Preparations before recording
With the you can manage each song as a "project."
Before starting to record a new song, create a project first, and adjust the time signature
(default: 4/4) and tempo (default: 120.0) as necessary.
You can also set the metronome as you wish to use as a guide during recording.
Recording and playback
Creating a new project
Create a new project. You can choose to use
the same settings as the previous project
and set the sampling rate.
Select
Press
NEW
.
1
2
Press
Select
NAME
.
3
Press
Change the name as needed.
4
Move cursor
Change character
Press
Set whether or not to continue using
the previous settings.
5
Change menu
Change menu
Delete
character
Insert
character
Change menu
Set the sampling rate.
6
7
Select
EXECUTE
.
Change menu
Change setting
Change menu
Press
NOTE
You can continue to use the settings and
●
values of the last project in the new one.
Settings carried over with Continue
BIT LENGTH settings
INSERT EFFECT settings
Send-return EFFECT set tings
Track status (PLAY/MUTE/REC) settings
BOUNCE settings
Track parameter settings
METRONOME settings
Reset
Default settings are used for each item.
The RATE can also be set to a sampling rate that
is suitable for DVD audio.
RATE: sampling rate settings
44.1 kH z Standard (default)
48.0 kHz For DVD audio, etc.
Change setting
When set to 48 kHz, effects cannot be used.
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Recording and playback
Changing the time signature
Use the track sequencer to set the time
signature. The default is 4/4. Follow
these steps to change to a different time
signature.
1
Select
Press
TRK SEQ.
2
Start step input.
3
Press
Change menu
Press
Move to the time signature area and
5
change the setting.
Move between areas
Highlighted
Change setting
Time signature options
Setting
1/4–8/4 Default: 4/4
Complete the setting.
6
Press
Delete an inserted time signature
Move the cursor to where you want to
1
delete the time signature.
Move cursor
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Move the cursor to where you want to
4
change the time signature.
Move cursor
Go back 1 step
Go forward 1 step
Put the cursor at the beginning to change
the time signature for the whole song, or
at the point where you want to change it in
the middle of the song.
Go back 1 step
Go forward 1 step
Move to the time signature area
2
Press beneath .
3
Move between areas
Highlighted
Setting the tempo
Recording and playback
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2
Press
Turn the dial to change the
setting.
OR
Tap repeatedly and the average
tempo will be detected and set.
Tempo setting range
40.0–250.0 Defaul t: 120.0
NOTE
The tempo setting is saved for each project.
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Recording and playback
Using the metronome
You can change the volume, tone and
stereo position of the metronome and use
its pre-count function. You can also set it
to only be heard through headphones.
1
Press
Select
METRONOME
.
2
Press
Select each menu item and adjust the
3
settings.
HINT
Use the
METRONOME
the metronome output.
switch to change and adjust
Change menu
Change menu
Change setting
Menu settings and setting values
ON/OFF: Set when operative
Settings
Play Only During playba ck only
Rec Only During recording only
Play & Rec During both playback and recording
Off (default) No metronome sound
Setting range
0–10 0 Default: 50
Setting range
L100 – R10 0 Default: Center
Settings
Bell (default) Click with bell accent
Click Click sound only
Stick Drum stick sound
Cowbell Cowbell
Hi-Q Synthesized click sound
Tra ck1 – Tr ack 8 TRACK 1–8 sound (mono)
Track1/2 – Track7/8 TRACK 1/2–7/8 sound (stereo)
Settings
Off None (def ault)
1–8
Special
LEVEL: Set the volume
PAN: Set the stereo position
SOUND: Set the sound
PRE COUNT: Set the count-in length
Enable pre-count sound for
1–8 beats.
OUTPUT + PHONES
The metronome sound is output through
both
OUTPUT
and
PHONES
PHONES ONLY
The metronome sound is output only
through the
PHONES
Use the
BALANCE
relative volumes of the
signal and the metronome sound.
MASTER
knob to adjust the
Metronome settings are saved for each project.
You can use the metronome even when playing
back the master track.
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jack.
MASTER
jacks.
fader
CLICK
(metronome)
NOTE
Be aware that if the metronome volume is
●
set high, the accented beat of some sounds
might become difficult to distinguish.
If a track with a rhythm pattern assigned to
●
it is selected in the
will be output.
The metronome follows the time signature
●
used in the track sequencer.
SOUND
setting, no sound
Recording the first track
INPUT 1
INPUT 1, 2
After preparation, ready the recorder and start recording the first track in a project that you have
created. Connect an instrument, record it and play back the recording. You can also apply various
effects (insert) during recording.
Recording and playback
Connecting instruments
Connecting passive-type guitars
Connect a high impedance instrument to
INPUT 1
, and the set the input switch to
BASS (Hi-Z)
Connecting low impedance instruments
Connect a low impedance instrument to
INPUT 1
LINE
.
Connect to INPUT 1
or 2 and set its
.
INPUT 1, 2
Connect to INPUT 1 and/or 2
For a stereo instrument, connec t its left output to
INPUT 1 and its right output to INPUT 2.
INPUT
switch to
GUITAR
MIC
Using phantom power
Connect a mic to an
that
INPUT
PHANTOM
switch to
switch to ON.
Supply phantom power to connected mics
INPUT (1
MIC LINE
or 2), and set
. Then, set the
Using the built-in mics
To use the left built-in mic set switch 1 to
BUILT-IN MIC
switch 2 to
. To use the right built-in mic set
BUILT-IN MIC
Built-in mic signals on INPUT 1 and/or 2
.
NOTE
The total recordable time depends on the recording format and SD/SDHC card capacity.
The table below shows times in hours and minutes.
Recording format
16-b it /44 .1 kH z 3:07 6:14 12:28 24:56 49:53 99:46
16-b it /48 kH z 2:51 5: 43 11:2 7 22:55 45:50 91:4 0
24-bit/44.1 kHz 2:04 4:09 8:18 16:37 33:15 66:30
24-bit/48 kHz 1:54 3:49 7:3 8 15:16 30:33 61:06
Times are estimates for mono (1-track) recording. Times are halved for stereo (2-track) recording.
●
The maximum continuous recording time, regardless of the number of recording tracks, is about
●
6 hours for 16-bit/44.1 kHz WAV format and about 4 hours for 24-bit/44.1 kHz WAV format.
1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
SD/SDHC card capacity
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Recording and playback
Adjusting the input gain
Push the INPUT ON/OFF switch for the
1
connected input to turn it on, lighting
the indicator red.
When red, input is possible
Adjust the input GAIN.
2
Make
noise!
Adjust the
input gain
Adjust so it does not light when
maximum volume is input
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NOTE
PEAK
The
●
signal exceeds the maximum detectable
level of 0 dB, resulting in input clipping.
If clipping happens, the recorded sound
●
will be distorted, so you should reduce the
recording level.
indicator turns red when the
Recording and playback
Using insert effects
1
2
Press
Press below .
Select
ON/OFF
and set it to ON.
3
Select an algorithm and patch.
4
Select
5
connected input.
INPUT SRC
and then set the
Change menu
Change setting
Change menu
Algorithm or patch
Change menu
Adjust the recording level.
7
0 dB
When applying an insert effect, adjust the
recording level so that the level meters
do not touch the 0 dB mark and the input
section
ON/OFF
blink (see the following page).
switch indicators do not
6
Set the input source
Press to return to the top
screen.
NOTE
For more information about algorithms,
●
patches and insert effects, see the "Guide
to using effects" on P.80.
You can also use insert effects just for
●
monitoring while recording the unaffected
signals. (See "Using effects only for
monitoring" on P.89.)
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Recording and playback
Adjusting the recording level
1
2
3
Press
Press for an INPUT to adjust its
recording level.
Select
REC LEVEL
recording level.
and adjust the
Change menu
Change
setting
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Set the recording level so that the ON/
OFF switch indicator does not blink.
Recording and playback
Recorder
Selecting tracks for recording
Press the status key for the recording
1
destination track until it lights red.
Set both the MASTER and
2
recording track faders to 0 dB
once, and then raise them to
adjust the monitoring volume of
the instrument being recorded.
NOTE
The relationship between inputs and tracks
●
is as follows.
• When one track is selected
Recorder
Track
Recorder
Track
• When two/stereo tracks are selected
Track
Track
Recorder
Odd track
Even track
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Recording and playback
Recording
Return to the beginning of the song
1
(time counter).
Press and hold and press
to return to the beginning.
Top screen
Counter a t beginning of s ong
(mark 00)
Arm the track for recording.
2
Press
Start recording.
Lit red
3
Press
Lit red
Counter starts
Lit
green
Re-recording
If you record again on the same track, the
previously recorded file will be overwritten.
However, you can also use the
to erase the previous recording.
Moreover, you can also keep the previous file
and record a second take in a separate file.
UNDO
function
HINT
You can set whether when recording
●
previous recordings are overwritten or
saved and a new recording made. (See
"Setting the recording mode" on P.97.)
Redoing the previous recording
(UNDO and REDO functions)
If you are not happy with a performance or the
recording level setting was incorrect, for example,
use the
UNDO
and
REDO
Use the
UNDO
restore the unit to the previous state.
You can also use
operation.
function to erase the recording and
functions to re-record.
REDO
to cancel the
UNDO
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Stop recording.
4
Press
Lit
green
Counter stops but does not
return to beginning
Unlit
Press beneath to UNDO.
Press
beneath to REDO.
NOTE
UNDO
The
●
recorded on a track.
UNDO
●
recording step. Undoing more than one
step is not possible.
function only affects audio data
can only be used to go back one
Recording to a new le Playing back recordings
Recording and playback
1
2
Press
Select the track for recording the new
file.
Select
TAKE
.
3
Select
FILE
.
4
Select
New Take
.
5
Select track
Change menu
Press
Change menu
Press
Select file
Press the status key for the recording
1
destination track until it lights green.
Playback track
Press 1-2 times
Ready to PLAY when
green
Return to the beginning of the song.
until lit green
2
Press
REW
while pressing and hold-
ing
STOP
to return to the beginning.
Start playback.
3
Press
Stop playback.
Lit green
4
Press
Lit green
Press
HINT
“TAKE” shows the file name. File names
●
are assigned automatically in order starting
with "MONO-000.WAV" (for a stereo track
"STE-000.WAV") followed by "MONO-001.
WAV", "MONO-002.WAV" and so on. File
names can be changed as necessary. (See
"Changing project and audio file names" on
P. 9 4 .)
NOTE
When the REC MODE is set to Overwrite,
●
the recorded audio file will be overwritten
on the track. If you return to the beginning
of the song and record, the previous
recording will be overwritten, so be careful.
When a track is ready to PLAY, the file on it
will be played back.
HINT
You can change the playback file to a
●
different take. ("Changing the playback
take" on P.30.)
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Overdubbing
After "Recording the first track," you can record (overdub) other instruments on other tracks while
Recording and playback
playing back the already recorded audio.
Playing an already recorded track
Press the status key for the track to
playback 1–2 times until its indicator
lights green.
Press for the track
to playback until it
lights green
Lit green: ready to PLAY
Overdubbing
After preparing the already recorded track for
playback, follow the instructions in "Recording the
rst track" (P.21) from "Connecting instruments"
to "Recording" to record other tracks.
HINT
If you want to record on a track that has
●
already been recorded on, assign the
recorded file to another track to make the
target track empty. Refer to "Changing the
playback take" (P.30).
You can also swap recorded tracks with
●
unrecorded tracks. Refer to "Swapping two
tracks" on (P.31).
To make a new recording on the same track
●
used for the first recording, you must swap
tracks.
To record to a new file, set the track to New
●
Take. (Refer to "Recording to a new file" on
P.27.)
Playing back all tracks
Press the status keys for the tracks
1
to playback 1–2 times until their
indicators light green.
Press for the tracks
to playback until
they light green
Lit green: ready to PLAY
2
Press and hold and press
to return to the beginning.
3
4
Press to start playback.
Lit green
Press to stop playback.
Lit green
NOTE
When you move files on tracks, confirm that
●
tracks to be recorded on are set to “New
Take” so that no files are assigned to them.
If there is a file assigned to a track, that
●
recording will be overwritten by new
recording.
When the REC MODE is set to Overwrite,
●
the recorded audio file will be overwritten
on the track. If you return to the beginning
of the song and record, the previous
recording will be overwritten, so be careful.
When a track is ready to PLAY, the file on it
will be played back.
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Stereo recording (stereo link)
Enable stereo links to treat two adjacent tracks (1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8) as stereo tracks.
When stereo link is set to ON, INPUT 1 and 2 can be used together for stereo input and recorded to a
stereo track. When recording to a stereo track, a stereo WAV file is created.
Recording and playback
Stereo link
PAN/EQ > ST LINK
1
2
3
4
Press
Select a track.
Select
ST LINK
Select On.
.
Select track
Change menu
Tracks with a stereo link
are shown this way
On/Off
HINT
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 stereo track, use
●
the odd number fader. The even number
fader has no effect. Use the pan parameter
to adjust their relative volume balance.
Stereo files can be assigned to stereo
●
linked tracks. The left channel is on the odd
track and the right is on the even track.
Stereo recording
1
Adjust the input GAIN.
2
Make
noise!
Press a status key of the stereo linked
3
tracks 1–2 times until both indicators
light red.
Lit red: ready to record
4
Follow the procedures in the "Re-
5
cording" section (P.26) of "Recording
the first track" to record.
The left channel is recorded on the
●
odd track and the right on the even
track.
Push the INPUT 1 and 2
ON/OFF switches to turn
them on, lighting their
indicators red.
Adjust the
input gain
Adjust so it does not light when
maximum volume is input
Set the MASTER and recording
track faders to 0 dB and then
use them to adjust the monitoring level of the instrument
being recorded.
NOTE
If stereo link is turned on for a track that
●
has a mono file assigned to it, that file
assignment will be canceled.
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Changing playback takes
You can assign audio files to tracks freely.
Recording and playback
By recording multiple takes of vocals, guitar solos and other parts in different files, you can later
select and use the best takes (as though using virtual tracks).
1
2
3
4
Press
Select the track to assign.
Select TAKE.
For an audio file, select
Select the audio file.
5
FILE
Select track
Change menu
Press
.
Change menu
Press
Select the file
or pattern
NOTE
If you assign a stereo file to a mono track,
●
stereo link is turned on automatically.
For example, if mono files are assigned
to tracks 1 and 2, the stereo file will be
assigned to track 1 and the mono file on
track 2 will become unassigned.
If you assign a mono file to a stereo track,
●
stereo link will be turned off automatically.
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Press
HINT
You can also play the audio file being
●
selected.
Files that are already assigned to tracks
●
have an * to the left of their names.
Play
Stop
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