Zoom RT-323 User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

Safety Precautions

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

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

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

Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the RT-323.

About power

Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high, we recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible. When powering the unit from a battery, use only an alkaline type.

AC adapter operation

• Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC, 300 mA and is equipped with a "center minus" plug (Zoom AD-0006). The use of an adapter other than the specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard.

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

• When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet, always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull at the cable.

• If the unit is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet.

Battery operation

• Use six IEC R6 (size AA) batteries (alkaline or manganese).

• The RT-323 cannot be used for recharging. Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure you choose the correct type.

• If the RT-323 is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the unit.

• If batteries leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid.

• While using the unit, the battery compartment cover should be closed.

Environment

Avoid using your RT-323 in environments where it

will be exposed to:

• Extreme temperature

• High humidity or moisture

• Excessive dust or sand

• Excessive vibration or shock

Handling

• Since the RT-323 is a precision electronic device, avoid applying excessive force to the controls. Do not operate the keys or controls with your foot.

• Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins etc.) or liquids can enter the unit.

• Be sure to turn the power to all equipment off before making connections.

• Before moving the unit, turn the power off, and disconnect all cables and the AC adapter.

Alterations

Never open the case of the RT-323 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit.

In Case of Trouble

If there seems to be a defect or a problem with the unit, immediately disconnect the AC adapter or remove the batteries to shut off the power. Then disconnect any other cables connected to the unit.

Usage Precautions

• Electrical interference

For safety considerations, the RT-323 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the RT-323, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely.

With any type of digital control device, the RT-323 included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage.

• Cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the RT-323. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface.

Please keep this manual at hand for future reference.

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •••••••• 2

Names of Parts

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Top Panel •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 Rear Panel

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Side Panel

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5

Getting Connected •••••••••••••••••••••••• 6

Using the Unit on Batteries ••••••••••••••••• 7 Preparations for Playback

•••••••••••••••••• 7

Quick Guide 1 Listening to the Demo ••••••• 8

To Start the Demo Song ••••••••••••••••••• 8 To Stop the Demo Song

••••••••••••••••••• 8

To Leave the Demo Mode

••••••••••••••••• 8

Drum Kits and Bass Programs

••••••••••••••• 9

Quick Guide 2 Playing the Pads •••••••••••• 10

Playing a Drum Kit ••••••••••••••••••••••• 10 Playing a Bass Program

•••••••••••••••••• 11

Changing the Drum Kit/Bass Program

••••••• 11

Quick Guide 3 Listening to Patterns •••••••• 12

Playing a Pattern •••••••••••••••••••••••• 12 Changing the Pattern

•••••••••••••••••••• 12

Changing the Tempo

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Stopping the Pattern

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Patterns and Tracks

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Quick Guide 4 Creating a Pattern ••••••••••

Selecting the Record Pattern/Track ••••••••• 14 To Start Recording

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To Stop Recording

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Quick Guide 5 Using Groove Play •••••••••• 16

To Use Groove Play •••••••••••••••••••••• 16 To Play a Pattern with a Pad

••••••••••••••• 16

To Keep Playing the Pattern After

Releasing the Pad

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To Terminate Groove Play

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Hands-on Lessons ••••••••••••••••••••••• 18

What Is a Song? •••••••••••••••••••••••• 18 Lesson 1 Creating a Song [Step Input]

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● Select an empty song •••••••••••••••• 18

● Enter pattern information

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● Transposing the bass track

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● Entering a fill-in pattern

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Lesson 2 Editing a Song •••••••••••••••••• 24

● Copying part of a song •••••••••••••••• 24

● Changing the bass track

•••••••••••••• 26

Lesson 3 Creating a Song [Real-time Input] ••• 28

Application Guide [Pads/JAM Slider] ••••••• 30

Playing the Pads •••••••••••••••••••••••• 30 Adjusting pad pitch/volume/panning/sound in

real time (jam function)

•••••••••••••••••• 31

Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity

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Application Guide

[Drum Kits/Bass Programs]

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Drum Kit Operation •••••••••••••••••••••• 33 Bass Program Operation

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Application Guide [Patterns] ••••••••••••••• 40

Playing a Pattern •••••••••••••••••••••••• 40 Using the Groove Play Function

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Real-Time Pattern Input

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Pattern Step Input

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Deleting a User Pattern

••••••••••••••••••• 49

Deleting a Track

•••••••••••••••••••••••• 49

Copying a Pattern

••••••••••••••••••••••• 49

Changing Pattern Settings

••••••••••••••••• 50

Application Guide [Song] ••••••••••••••••• 55

Song Playback ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 55 Real-time Song Input

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Song Step Input

•••••••••••••••••••••••• 60

Copying Specific Measures

•••••••••••••••• 68

Deleting a Song

••••••••••••••••••••••••• 68

Copying a Song

••••••••••••••••••••••••• 69

Song Track Operation

•••••••••••••••••••• 69

Editing Song Settings

•••••••••••••••••••• 72

Application Guide [SmartMedia] •••••••••••

Formatting a SmartMedia Card ••••••••••••• 74 Saving Data on the SmartMedia Card

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Loading Data from the SmartMedia Card

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Partial Import of Data from

a SmartMedia Card

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Deleting Data From the SmartMedia Card

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Import/Export of PS-02 SmartMedia Data

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Application Guide [Remote Control] •••••••• 82

Controlling the RT-323 With

a Foot Pedal (FP01/FP02)

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Controlling the RT-323 With

a Foot Switch (FS01)

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Application Guide [MIDI] ••••••••••••••••••

Available MIDI Functions ••••••••••••••••• 85 Changing the MIDI Setting

••••••••••••••••• 85

Saving RT-323 Internal Data on

MIDI Equipment

•••••••••••••••••••••• 90

MIDI Track Operation

•••••••••••••••••••• 91

Application Guide [Other Functions] •••••••• 93

Metronome Operation •••••••••••••••••••• 93 Other Special Functions

•••••••••••••••••• 94

Troubleshooting •••••••••••••••••••••••••

Reference

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RT-323 Specifications •••••••••••••••••••• 96

Index ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 114

Contents

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Warning

Caution

Warning

Caution

Names of Parts

[EDIT] key

[ERASE] key

[INSERT/DELETE] key

[ENTER] key

[EXIT] key

[MUTE] key [DRUM A] key (LED) [DRUM B] key (LED)

[BASS] key (LED)

[SONG TRACK] key (LED)

[PAD FUNCTION] key

[POWER] switch

[DC IN] jack

[MIDI OUT] connector

[MIDI IN] connector

[CONTROL IN 1/2] jack

JAM slider

[JAM FUNCTION] key

(LED)

[ ] / [ ]keys

Display

* Keys and pads marked

(LED) contain an internal LED that causes the entire key to light up.

Pads 1 - 13 (LED)

[REPEAT/STEP] key

[R OUT / L/MONO OUT] jacks

[PHONES] jack

[LINE IN] jack

[SUB OUT 1/2] jacks

[DATA CARD] slot

SmartMedia card

Caution

Correct Wrong

[OUTPUT] dial

[VALUE] dial

[SONG] key [PATTERN] key [KIT] key [UTILITY] key

[TEMPO] key (LED)

[ REC] (STEP REC) key (LED)

[ ] (PLAY) key (LED)

[ ] (STOP) key

[PAD BANK/OCTAVE] key

If the SmartMedia card is inserted with wrong orientation, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not try to force the card in, because this will damage the card.

Names of Parts

Top Panel

Side Panel

Rear Panel

Getting Connected

RT-323 rear

Getting Connected

For mono playback, connect only the [L/MONO OUT] jack. To selectively use the output signal for certain instrument sounds only, connect a cable to the [SUB OUT 1/2] jack.

When a guitar or other instrument is connected to the [LINE IN] jack, the sound from the instrument is mixed with the sound of the RT-323 and output from the [L/MONO/R OUT] jack.

To synchronize the RT-323 with an external sequencer or to control the sound sources of the RT-323 from an external MIDI component, link the MIDI OUT connector of the equipment with the [MIDI IN] connector on the RT-323.

To play an external MIDI component from the RT-323, connect the [MIDI OUT] connector of the RT-323 to the MIDI IN connector of the external component.

By connecting the optional foot pedal FP01 or FP02 to the [CONTROL IN 1]/[CONTROL IN 2] jack, pitch, volume, or sound can be controlled with the pedal. Connecting the optional foot switch FS01 to the jack allows activating a sound or switching the tone with your foot.

Drum sound source module

FP01/FP02

FS01

Headphones

Multi-effect

(ZOOM 505II etc.)

Guitar

LINE IN

L/MONO

OUT

PHONES

DC IN

CONTROL IN 1

CONTROL

IN 2

SUB OUT 1

SUB OUT 2

MIDI

MIDI OUT

Bass

Mixer, audio system,

or other playback equipment

MIDI sequencer

(computer MIDI interface)

AC adapter

Getting Connected

The RT-323 can be powered from six IEC R6 (size AA) batteries. Follow the steps below to insert the batteries.

After connections are established, check the sound by performing the following steps.

While the playback system is still turned off and the volume is fully turned down, double-check whether all connections have been made correctly.

Turn power to the RT-323 on.

Connect the supplied AC adapter to the [DC IN] connector and set the [POWER] switch to ON.

Turn power to the playback system on and adjust the volume.

While tapping a pad to produce sound, adjust the [OUTPUT] dial of the RT-323 and the volume control on the playback system to a suitable position.

Using the Unit on Batteries

Preparations for Playback

Turn the unit over and open the battery compartment cover.

Insert six fresh IEC R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.

Close the battery compartment cover.

If the LED lights up while the unit is powered from batteries, the batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.

Six IEC R6 (size AA)

Quick Guide 1 Listening to the Demo

Drum Kits and Bass Programs

The backup sound provided by the RT-323 consists of "drum kits" and "bass programs"

A drum kit is a collection of drum sounds including bass drums, snares, and tom-tom percussion sounds, as well congas, as bongos, and various other sound effect. The RT-323 offers 64 preset readonly drum kits (00 - 63), as well as the capacity to store 64 userprogrammable drum kits (64 - 127). Up to two of these can be used simultaneously.

A bass program provides various types of bass sounds including electric and acoustic bass. The RT-323 includes 55 bass programs (00 - 54), allowing use of only one bass program at a time.

Drum kit

Bass program

Quick Guide 1 Listening to the Demo

To Start the Demo Song

While holding down the [SONG] key, press the [ENTER] key

The unit goes into demo play mode, and two demo songs are played back alternately.

To restart demo song playback, use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the demo song, and then press the [ ] key.

Sounds just like the backup of a live band, doesn't it? Note how effectively various drum, percussion, and bass sounds are combined. The RT-323 can produce such a great variety of sounds with ease.

To Stop the Demo Song

Press the [STOP] key

To Leave the Demo Mode

Press the [EXIT] key

The Quick Guide section of this manual is intended to help you become familiar with the RT-323. To hear what the unit can do, we recommend that you listen to the built-in demo song which uses a variety of sounds.

Quick Guide 1 Listening to the Demo

Quick Guide 2 Playing the Pads

Playing a Bass Program

Press the [BASS] key

Switch the pad pitch range by pressing the [OCTAVE] key

The [BASS] key lights up, and you can play the bass program with the pads.

When a bass program is selected, the same bass sound shifted in pitch by a semitone is assigned to the pads. Therefore you can use the 13 pads like the white and black keys on a keyboard.

When a bass program is selected, the [OCTAVE] key can be used to shift the pitch range of the pads over 4 octaves (octave 1 - 4).

Changing the Drum Kit/Bass Program

Hold down the [DRUM A]/[DRUM B] key or the [BASS] key, and press one of the [ ]/[ ] keys

The drum kit number or bass program number is switched by one step up or down, so that the sound assigned to the pads changes. Tap the pads after switching to verify the change.

Drum kit number

You can also use the [VALUE] dial instead of the [▲]/[▼] keys to switch the sound.

Quick Guide 2 Playing the Pads

Playing a Drum Kit

Press the [PATTERN] key

Press the [DRUM A] key (or [DRUM B] key)

The indication "PATTERN" appears in the top part of the display, showing that the RT-323 is in pattern mode. In pattern mode, "patterns" (short backing phrases of a few measures) can be recorded and played. The normal mode for playing a drum kit by hitting the pads is the pattern mode.

The [DRUM A] key ([DRUM B] key) lights up, and you can play the drum kit with the pads.

Tap the pads

Press the [PAD BANK] key to switch the bank

When a drum kit is selected, 13 drum sounds out of the maximum of 39 sounds included in that kit are assigned to the 13 pads. You can play the sounds simply by hitting the pads.

The [PAD BANK] key allows you to switch between pad banks 1 - 3, which will change the sounds that are assigned to pads 1 - 13.

The top panel of the RT-323 has 13 pads which serve to play drum kits and bass programs.

Quick Guide 2 Playing the Pads

Quick Guide 3 Listening to Patterns

Pattern

Drum A track

Drum B track

Bass track

Changing the Tempo

While holding down the [TEMPO] key, press one of the [ ]/[ ] keys

While you hold down the [TEMPO] key, the display shows the current tempo (BPM). Pressing one of the [ ]/[ ] keys shifts the tempo up or down in

0.1 BPM steps.

Current tempo

* BPM: Number of quarter note beats per minute

Stopping the Pattern

Press the [ ] key

Patterns and Tracks

A pattern of the RT-323 is a stored combination of two drum kits and one bass program. The location for each individual drum kit or bass program is called a track. Therefore a pattern of the RT-323 consists of the drum A track, drum B track, and the bass track. Drum tracks A and B each contain a specific drum kit and the bass track contains a bass program.

The RT-323 contains 400 read-only patterns (000 - 399), and 100 read/write patterns (U00 U99).

You can also use the [VALUE] dial instead of the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the tempo.

Quick Guide 3 Listening to Patterns

Playing a Pattern

Press the [PATTERN] key

Press the [ ] key

The display shows the currently selected pattern.

Playback of the currently selected pattern starts.

Pattern name

Measure Beat

Changing the Pattern

Press one of the [ ]/[ ] keys

Pressing one of the [ ]/[ ] keys causes the pattern number to be switched by one step up or down. If "EMPTY" is shown on the display, the pattern is empty and cannot be played.

You can also use the [VALUE] dial instead of the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the pattern.

The RT-323 incorporates 400 preset read-only patterns which you can use as follows.

Quick Guide 3 Listening to Patterns

Quick Guide 4 Creating a Pattern

Pad

Precount

Recording loops for two measures

[Pattern recording]

Pad

To Start Recording

While holding down the [ REC] key, press the [ ] key

The [ REC] key and [ ] key light up, a precount of four beats (one measure) is heard, and then recording starts. While listening to the metronome sound,hit the pads to record a pattern. At the end of a pattern, recording automatically loops to the beginning and continues, allowing you to record over the earlier segment.

Measure Beat

To Stop Recording

Press the [ ] key

The [ REC ] key and [ ] key light go out and recording stops. To check the recording, press the [ ] key. You can also repeat these steps to record other tracks.

Editing a recorded pattern ➝ p. 47

Changing the pattern length or beat

➝ p.51, p52

Quick Guide 4 Creating a Pattern

Selecting the Record Pattern/Track

Press the [PATTERN] key

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to select a user pattern (U00 - U99)

Press any of the [DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/ [BASS] keys

The RT-323 switches to the pattern mode.

When an empty user pattern is selected, the pattern name field of the display shows "EMPTY".

By pressing the [DRUM A] or [DRUM B] key, you select the drum A track or drum B track for recording. By pressing the [BASS] key, you select the bass track for recording.

In the factory default condition, all user patterns of the RT-323 are empty. If you have already created many patterns and there is no more empty user pattern erase a pattern that is no longer needed.

Erasing a pattern ➝ p. 49

To change the sound (drum kit/bass program), hold down the key you selected above, and press one of the [ ]/[ ] keys.

You can also use the [VALUE] dial instead of the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the pattern.

The user pattern feature of the RT-323 lets you create your own patterns. You can hit the pads in time with the metronome and play an original pattern to be stored.

Quick Guide 4 Creating a Pattern

Quick Guide 5 Using Groove Play

To Keep Playing the Pattern After Releasing the Pad

Hold down the [REPEAT] key and push the pad

If you hold down the [REPEAT] key while you push a pad, the pattern will continue to play after you release the pad.

To stop the pattern, push the same pad once more.

Pattern assigned

to pad

To Terminate Groove Play

Press the [PATTERN] key or [SONG] key

Changing the pattern assigned to the pad → p. 42

Quick Guide 5 Using Groove Play

To Use Groove Play

Press the [SONG] key and [PATTERN] key together.

The indication "GroovePLAY" appears on the display, indicating that the RT323 is in groove play mode.

To Play a Pattern with a Pad

Push the pad

While you hold down the pad, the pattern assigned to the pad will play. Try out various pads to hear which patterns are assigned to them.

In groove play mode, up to four patterns can be played simultaneously. By shifting the pad press timing, you can create complex rhythms.

Pattern assigned

to pad

Hold down

Groove play is a special feature of the RT-323 which lets you switch among various patterns simply by tapping the pads. This makes it easy to play with patterns like a DJ spinning records.

Quick Guide 5 Using Groove Play

The RT-323 allows you to line up patterns in a desired order to create an entire backing sequence (song). This section contains several lessons that will show you how you can use the preprogrammed patterns to create your original songs.

A song in the RT-323 basically is a playing sequence of patterns (backing of several measures comprising the three tracks drum A, drum B, and bass). To create a song, you sequentially enter information about pattern switching from the beginning. The maximum number of measures in a song is 999.

A song contains not only pattern information. You can also enter the following information.

• Number of drum kit/bass program used for each track

• Tempo information

• Bass track pitch shift (transpose)

• Track volume

This information can also be altered during a song. This lets you for example transpose the bass track pitch according to the chord progression, continuously alter the tempo, perform fade-out at the end of a song, etc. There are no limits to your creative potential.

In this lesson, we will create a simple song by using step input. This mode allows you to enter pattern information while the RT-323 is stopped.

To create a new song, select an empty song where no pattern is input.

Press the [SONG] key.

The indication "SONG" appears in the top part of the display, and the unit switches to the song mode for creating and playing songs.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select an empty song.

The number and name of the currently selected song appear in the bottom part of the display. When an empty song is selected, the song name field shows "EMPTY".

●

Select an empty song

Lesson 1 Creating a Song [Step Input]

What Is a Song?

To erase an existing song to make it empty, see page 68.

For step input, you start from the beginning of an empty song. In this example, we will repeat a 2measure pattern four times.

Press the [● REC] key.

The [● REC] lights up, and step input starts. The display shows the current measure and beat, indicating the current position. Because there is yet no pattern information in the empty song, the display also shows "End".

Use the [INSERT] key to bring up the indication "INSERT?" on the display.

With each push of the [INSERT] key, the display cycles through "INSERT?" ➝ "DELETE?" ➝ "original indication". When "INSERT?" is shown, a new pattern can be inserted at the current position.

Use the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern.

Let's select the pattern number "116" here. The duration of 116 is 2 measures, and the bass track plays an E Major chord.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The pattern "116" is entered at the current location.

To check the entered pattern, you can play the pattern with the [ ]/[■] keys.

●

Enter pattern information

Hands-on Lessons

Beat

Measure

Pattern

number

Pattern

duration

Song number

During step input, you can not only select a pattern number but also add various other information such as volume, tempo, bass transpose value, etc. Such pieces of information are called "events". As an example, we will add a bass transpose value here, to shift the pitch of the bass track in accordance with chord progression.

Press the [● REC] key.

The [● REC] key lights up, and step input again becomes possible.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to bring the indication "Transps" onto the display.

While "Transps" is shown, you can use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the event type to be added to the current song position. You can add transpose information or change existing information.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the start of the third measure.

In this example, transpose information at the start of the third measure has a setting value of zero.

• When pattern information is input, transpose information with a zero value is also input.

• Event information including pattern information can be entered not only at the start of a measure, but anywhere within the measure (using sixteenth-note steps). For details, see page 66.

Use the [VALUE] dial to change the transpose value for the third measure.

The transpose value setting range is -12 - 0 - 12 (in semitone steps). For measures 3 and 4, we want to transpose the original E Major pattern to A Major. Therefore, the required

EA B E

END

Chord

Measure

number

12 34 5 6 7 8 9

116 116 116 116

●

Transposing the bass track

Hands-on Lessons

Press the [ ] key.

When you press the [ ] key, the display moves to the point where the next pattern can be input. (In this example, this is the start of the third measure.)

Repeat steps 2 - 6, to enter the same pattern in measures 3, 5, and 7.

You now have created a song with the following eight measures.

Press the [ ■ ] key.

The [● REC] key light goes out, and step input terminates.

When you enter patterns in an empty song, the song name "Songxxx" (where xxx is the song number) is automatically assigned. You can change this name later ( ➝ p. 73).

Press the [ ] key.

The [ ] key lights up, and song playback starts. The display shows the current measure and beat.

To listen to a finished song, press the [ ] key. At the end of the song, playback stops automatically. To stop the song midway, press the [■] key.

If you have made a mistake during pattern input, you can select the pattern and correct the input as follows.

■ Entering another pattern (1) Press the [●REC] key.

Step input starts again, and pattern information at the current point can be changed.

(2) Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the position whose pattern you want to change. (3) Use the [VALUE] dial to select the new pattern. (4) When the operation is completed, press the [■] key to terminate step input.

EE E E

END

12 34 5 6 7 8 9

116 116 116 116

Chord

Measure

number

Song name

Measure Beat

Setting value

With the previously described steps, we have created an 8-measure chord progression. But the rhythm simply repeats the same pattern. To add a bit of flourish, proceed as follows.

Press the [● REC] key.

The [● REC] key lights up, and step input again becomes possible.

Press the [▲] key once.

The indication "EV➝" appears on the display. Other indications such as "PT" or "TS" to the right of "EV➝" denote event information for the current position. "PT" stands for pattern information and "TS" for transpose information. For details, see page 66. While this indication is shown, position information is shown on the display to the right of the measure and beat in "ticks" (1/96 beat).

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the start of the eighth measure.

When "EV ➝ " is displayed, the [ ]/[ ] keys can be used to move in measures. The [STEP] key allows movement in steps of 24 ticks.

Press the [▼] key once.

Pattern information can be input.

When you move to a point where no pattern information is input, the indication " " is shown to the left of "Pattern". This means that the preceding pattern will continue to play.

Use the [VALUE] dial to enter new pattern information.

With the [VALUE] dial you can enter new pattern information at the current position. In this example, let's select pattern "117". This is a 1-measure fill-in pattern. The bass track uses the same E Major chord as pattern 116.

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Entering a fill-in pattern

Hands-on Lessons

setting value is "5" (five semitones higher = perfect fourth higher).

The transpose setting remains active until the point where the next transpose value is entered (start of fifth measure in this example).

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the start of the fifth measure.

Use the [VALUE] dial to change the transpose value for the fifth measure.

For measures 5 and 6, we want to transpose the original E Major pattern to B Major. Therefore, the required setting value is "7" (seven semitones higher = perfect fifth higher).

For measures 7 and 8, we want to use E Major of the original chord. Therefore there is no need to change the transpose value of zero.

Press the [■] key to terminate step input.

To listen to the song with the transpose information, press the [ ] key.

If you have made a mistake during transpose information input, you can correct it as follows.

■ Modifying the transpose information setting value

After performing steps 1 - 2, use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the desired point, and use the [VALUE] dial to enter the new transpose information.

■ Deleting accidentally entered transpose information

After performing steps 1 - 2, use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the desired point, and press the [ERASE] key. The current transpose information is deleted.

Press the [SONG] key to activate the song mode, and use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the song created in lesson 1.

Press the [● REC] key.

The [● REC] key lights up, and step input starts again.

Press the [EDIT] key.

This activates the mode for copying measures.

This function can be called up at any time, regardless of the current position.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the first measure number to be used as copy source.

Because we want to copy 8 measures, we select measure number 1 here.

Press the [ENTER] key, and use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the last measure number to be used as copy source.

Select measure number 8 here.

Hands-on Lessons

Now measure 7 will play the beginning of the pattern 116, and measure 8 switches to pattern 117.

Press the [■] key to terminate step input.

This concludes the actions for this lesson. Press the [ ] key to listen to the song you have created.

If you have made a mistake during pattern input, you can correct it as follows.

■ Entering another pattern

Press the [● REC] key and then use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the desired point. Use the [VALUE] dial to enter the new pattern.

■ Deleting accidentally entered pattern information

Press the [● REC] key and then use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the desired point. Press the [ERASE] key to delete the current pattern information.

Using the song created in lesson 1, this lesson demonstrates how you can extend the song with the copy function, change the bass track contents, and perform various other useful editing functions.

In lesson 1, we have input a song of 8 measures. In this lesson, we will copy the entire song (measure number 1 - 8) to the latter part, to extend it to 16 measures.

Measure

number

Copy

Measure

number

first half

first half first half

12 34 5 6 7 8 910111213141516

116 116 116 116 116 116

12 34 5 6 7 8 9

116 116 116

116

117

116

117

116

117

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Copying part of a song

Lesson 2 Editing a Song

EA B EE

END

Chord

Measure

number

12 34 5 6 7 8 9

116 116 116 117

116

first half

First measure number of copy source

Last measure number of copy source

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to call up " Bas PTN" on the display.

The bass track replacement is now possible.

To replace the drum B track, use the [▲]/[▼] keys to call up " DrB PTN".

Use the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern to be used as a source for replacing.

Here we will select "119". This will cause the bass track of the last track to be replaced with the bass track of pattern

119.

Use the [ ]/[■] keys to verify that the bass track contents only have changed.

• Replacing with a user pattern (U00 - U99) is also possible. By recording a phrase on the bass track of a user pattern, you can provide your own bass track contents for use in other patterns.

• To replace the drum B track, select the drum A track or drum B track of any pattern. The drum A track is identified by an "A" appended to the pattern number (001A, U99A), and the drum B track by a "b" appended to the pattern number (001b, U99b).

Press the [■] key to terminate step input.

This concludes the actions for this lesson. Press the[ ] key to listen to the song you have created.

Hands-on Lessons

Press the [ENTER] key, and use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the measure number of the copy target.

Because we want to copy the measures 1 - 8 as is, select measure number 9 here.

If you have made a mistake entering a value, press the [EXIT] key to return to the previous step.

Press the [ENTER] key to execute the copy process.

The 8 measures of the original song are copied to the end of the song, resulting in 16 measures.

The drum B track or bass track of the pattern used in a song can be altered to that of a different pattern. In this example, we will change the bass track of measure 16 to the bass track of pattern

119.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the pattern that you want to replace.

Here we move to the start of measure 16. This position should have an input for pattern 117.

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

116

DRUM A

DRUM B

Bass

116

DRUM A

DRUM B

Bass

116

DRUM A

DRUM B

Bass

117

DRUM A

DRUM B

Bass

119

DRUM A

DRUM B

Bass

AB EE

END

Chord

Measure

number

first half

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Changing the bass track

Copy target start measure number

Hit the pad with the first pattern to start real-time input.

Hitting a pad in this condition starts real-time input, and the first pattern starts to play. To select the next pattern, hit the desired pad. The pattern will switch at the next measure boundary.

In the factory default condition, the song numbers 00 11contain only short fill-in patterns assigned to the pads marked FILL 1 and FILL 2. Only when using these pads, the pattern will switch at the beat boundary.

To terminate real-time input, press the [■] key.

The [● REC] and [ ] key light go out, and real-time input stops.

To listen to the recorded song, press the [ ] key.

The song created with real-time input is played back. To stop playback, press the [■] key.

A song created with real-time input can be edited in the same way as a song created with step input.

If you have made a mistake, start the real-time input process from the beginning again. (It is not possible to make correction midway.)

Measure

number

Preceding pattern plays

123 456 7 891011

Pattern A

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C

Pattern B Pattern C

Hands-on Lessons

In the final lesson, we will use "real-time input", which is another method for creating a song. With this method, you assign desired patterns to the pads and play them in real time by hitting the pads. What you play is recorded by the RT-323.

In song mode, select the song number (00 - 11) for which you want to perform real-time input.

Normally, when you perform real-time input of a song, you must first assign the patterns you wish to use to the pads. In the default condition of the RT-323, various patterns are already assigned to the pads for songs 00 - 11. In lesson 3, we will use these preassigned patterns. (For information on how to assign your own patterns, see page 56.)

The pattern assignment for each pad is stored separately for each song.

Hit the pads.

Tapping a pad will play the pattern assigned to that pad. This function is similar to groove play mode, but it differs in the following regards.

• Pattern play continues also when you release a pad.

• When you hit another pad while a pattern is playing,

the pattern will switch at the beginning of the next measure.

• Only one pattern can be played at a time.

Try out which patterns are assigned to the various pads. To stop pattern play, press the [■] key.

While holding down the [● REC] key, press the [ ] key.

The [● REC] and [ ] keys lights up, and the unit goes into standby mode for real-time input.

Pressing the [■] key cancels real-time input.

Lesson 3 Creating a Song [Real-time Input]

Song number

Current beat

Current measure

To switch the pitch range of the bass program, press the [OCTAVE] key while the bass program is selected.

The bass programs of the RT-323 allow you to play over a range of four octaves (octave 1 - 4). The number of the currently selected octave is shown on the display.

By moving the JAM slider while you hit a pad, you can adjust the pitch, volume, panning (left/right stereo balance), and sound parameters in real time.

In pattern mode, press one of the [DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/[BASS] keys.

Use the [JAM FUNCTION] key to select the parameter to be controlled with the JAM slider.

The parameter currently controlled by the JAM slider is shown on the display. Each push of the [JAM FUNCTION] key cycles through the settings PITCH → VOLUME → PAN → SOUND CHANGE → no indication (JAM slider inactive).

The functions of the various parameters are as follows.

■ PITCH

• For drum kits: The pitch of the pad is shifted continuously up or down according to the

slider movement. The width of the pitch shift depends on the sound.

• For bass programs: The pitch of the pad is shifted up or down in 13 discrete steps. The

actual pitch depends on the pitch setting for pads 1 - 13.

■ VOLUME

The pad volume changes according to the slider movement.

■ PAN (Panning)

As the JAM slider is moved from up to down, the pan setting (left/right position) of the sound is shifted from right to left.

■ SOUND CHANGE

According to the slider movement, the sound of the pad changes. The actual change depends on the drum kit and bass program.

Parameter selected with [JAM FUNCTION] key

Adjusting pad pitch/volume/panning/sound in real time (jam function)

Currently selected octave

Application Guide [Pads/JAM Slider]

Playing the Pads

This section explains the use of the RT-323 pads and the JAM slider.

When the RT-323 is in pattern mode, you can play drum kits and bass programs.

Press the [PATTERN] key.

The RT-323 goes into pattern mode.

To play a drum kit, press the [DRUM A] key or [DRUM B] key. To play a bass program, press the [BASS] key.

The selected key lights up.

Hit the desired pad.

To continuously play a pad, hold down the [REPEAT] key while hitting the pad.

The tempo of the sound depends on the current tempo and quantize setting ( ➝ p. 41, 50).

To play another drum sound with the pad, press the [PAD BANK] key while the drum kit is selected.

The collection of drum sounds assigned to pads 1 - 13 is called a "pad bank". One drum kit comprises pad banks 1 - 3, allowing you to play up to 39 types of drum sounds. The number of the currently selected pad bank is shown on the display.

Number of currently selected pad bank

Hold down

Application Guide [Drum Kits/Bass Programs]

Drum Kit Operation

The RT-323 comprises 128 drum kits and 55 bass programs. This section describes the operation steps to control these functions.

●

Switching drum kits

RT-323 incorporates 64 read-only preset drum kits (00 - 63) and 64 rewritable user drum kits (64 -

127). For each pattern, you can select the desired drum kit for the drum A track and drum B track.

In pattern mode, press the [DRUM A] key (or [DRUM B] key).

While you press the [DRUM A] (or [DRUM B]) key, the display shows the currently selected drum kit number.

The top part of the display shows "PRESET" when a preset drum kit is selected and "USER" when a user drum kit is selected.

While holding down the [DRUM A] key (for selecting the drum A track drum kit) or [DRUM B] key (for selecting the drum B track drum kit), press the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial.

With each push of the [▲]/[▼] keys, the drum kit number is switched up or down by one increment.

Hit the pads to check out the sound of the changed drum kit.

In a user drum kit, you can change the parameters for each pad, including drum sound, volume, pitch, and output target.

The preset drum kits cannot be edited. To edit a preset drum kit, copy the contents to a user drum kit and then perform editing ( → p. 37).

In pattern mode, press the [DRUM A] key (or [DRUM B] key) and then the [KIT] key.

●

Editing pad settings

Drum kit name

Drum kit number

Application Guide [Pads/JAM Slider]

While moving the JAM slider, hit the pad.

The sound selected in step 2 changes.

When you change the function of the JAM slider, the parameter that was controlled so far reverts to the original value.

This setting controls the degree to which the value changes depending on the intensity with which the pad is hit.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up the indication "SENS" on the display.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the sensitivity from one of the following options.

• SOFT: Low volume regardless of pad hitting intensity

• MEDIUM: Medium volume regardless of pad hitting intensity

• LOUD: High volume regardless of pad hitting intensity

• LITE: Highest sensitivity setting. Results in loud volume even when pad is hit only

lightly.

• NORMAL: Medium sensitivity setting (default)

• HARD: Low sensitivity setting

• EX HARD: Lowest sensitivity setting. Pads must be hit hard to produce volume.

To return to pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key.

Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity

When wanting to retrieve the bass drum or snare drum sound separately from the [SUB OUT 1] jack, set the OUTPUT MAIN parameter for the respective pad to zero, and increase the value of the OUTPUT SUB 1 parameter.

• GROUP

Determines the sound pattern when a pad is hit in succession (POLY = sound overlaps, MONO = sound does not overlap), and the group to which the pad belongs (0 = no group, 1 - 7 = pad belongs to specified group). Pads belonging to the same group 1 - 7 will not produce sound together.

• For example, by assigning two pads for open hi-hat and close hi-hat to the same group, the open hi-hat sound will be suppressed when you activate the close hi-hat sound, resulting in a natural effect.

• The group number applies both to POLY/MONO.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to change the setting value.

Repeat steps 3 - 5 as required to edit other pads.

When editing is completed, press the [EXIT] key.

The edited contents are automatically stored, and the unit returns to step 2. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [PATTERN]/[SONG] key.

Within the user drum kits, you can copy the settings for one pad to another. This is useful for example if you wish to create multiple patterns with very similar settings such as close hi-hat, pedal hi-hat, open hi-hat, and so on.

In pattern mode, press the [DRUM A] key (or [DRUM B] key), and then press the [KIT] key.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the desired user drum kit (64 -

127), and press the [PAD FUNCTION] key.

Press the [EDIT] key, and hit the pad to be used as copy source.

The copy source pad is selected.

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Copying a pad setting

Application Guide [Drum Kits/Bass Programs]

The indication "KIT" appears in the top part of the display, and the name and number of the drum kit to be edited are shown.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the desired user drum kit (64 -

127), and press the [PAD FUNCTION] key.

Use the [PAD BANK] key and pads 1 - 13 to specify the pad whose sound you want to edit.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the parameter to be edited.

• INST

Selects the drum sound to be assigned to the pad from the 377 sounds incorporated in the RT-323. The setting range is 0 - 376.

• PITCH

Fine-adjusts the pitch of the drum sound assigned to the pad. The setting range is -7.9 - 0 (reference pitch) - 7.9, in 0.1 (1/10 semitone) steps.

• PAN MODIFY

Adjusts the left/right position of the pad sound, as determined by the signal balance at the [L/MONO / R OUT] jack. The setting range is -7 - 0 - 7. The amount of change depends on the sound.

The PAN setting does not affect the signal at the [SUB OUT 1]/[SUB OUT 2] jack.

• INST LEVEL

Adjusts the volume for each pad over the range of 1 - 15.

• OUTPUT MAIN

Adjusts the drum sound level at the [L/MONO / R OUT] jacks over the range of 0 - 15.

• OUTPUT SUB 1

Adjusts the drum sound level at the [SUB OUT 1] jack over the range of 0 - 15.

• OUTPUT SUB 2

Adjusts the drum sound level at the [SUB OUT 2] jack over the range of 0 - 15.

Drum sound

name

Setting value

Parameter

Pads 1 - 13

Drum kit name Drum kit number

When the name is as desired, press the [EXIT] key.

The drum kit name is updated, and the unit returns to the condition of step 2. To return to pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key.

You can copy an existing drum kit (preset drum kit or user drum kit) to a user drum kit. This is useful for example to create a variation drum kit where only a part is changed.

In pattern mode, press the [DRUM A] key (or [DRUM B] key), then press the [KIT] key.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the source drum kit (preset drum kit 00 - 63/user drum kit 64 - 127).

Press the [EDIT] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "COPY?" on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key, and use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the target user drum kit.

To execute the copy process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the copy process, press the [EXIT] key.

After the copy process was executed, the unit returns to the condition of step 2. To return to pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key.

The RT-323 incorporates 55 types of bass programs (00 - 54). For each pattern, you can select one bass program.

Press the [PATTERN] key to switch to pattern mode, and then press the [BASS] key.

While you press the [BASS] key, the display shows the currently selected drum kit number (00 - 54).

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Switching bass programs

Bass Program Operation

Copy target user drum kit

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Copying a drum kit

Application Guide [Drum Kits/Bass Programs]

Press the [ENTER] key, and hit the pad to be used as copy target.

The copy target pad is selected.

To execute the copy process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the copy process, press the [EXIT] key.

After the copy process was executed, the unit returns to the condition of step 2. To return to pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key.

You can assign a name of up to 8 characters (kit name) to a user drum kit.

In pattern mode, press the [DRUM A] key (or [DRUM B] key), and then press the [KIT] key.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the user drum kit (64 - 127) whose name you want to change.

Press the [EDIT] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up the indication "NAME" on the display.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move the underline to the position you want to change.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the character you want to change from among the following choices.

Letters: A - Z, a - z Numerals: 0 - 9 Symbols: <Space>

! " # $ % & ' ( ) + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ ¥ ] ^ _ < ` { ı }

Underline

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Changing the name of a user drum kit

Execute

Cancel

Copy target pad

Copy source pad

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "TUNING" on the display.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the tuning value.

You can make the setting over the range of 435 Hz - 445 Hz, in 1-Hz steps. The factory default setting is 440 Hz.

To terminate the setting and return to the pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key.

This setting affects all bass programs.

The bass program output level can be set individually for the [L/MONO / R OUT] jack, [SUB OUT 1] jack, and [SUB OUT 2] jack. This is handy for separately using the bass track and drum track output.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "BASOUT" on the display.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to set the output for the bass track to "MAIN" ([L/MONO R/OUT] jack), "SUB1" ([SUB OUT 1] jack), or "SUB2" ([SUB OUT 2] jack).

In the default condition, "MAIN" ([OUTPUT L/R] jack) is selected.

Use the [VALUE] dial to set the bass program output level (0 - 15).

The factory default setting is MAIN = 15, SUB1 = 0, SUB2 = 0.

When the setting is completed and you want to return to the pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key.

This setting affects all bass programs.

Currently selected

output jack

Volume setting

●

Changing the bass program output level

Current setting

Application Guide [Drum Kits/Bass Programs]

While holding down the [BASS] key, use the [▲]/[▼] keys.

With each push of the [▲]/[▼] keys, the bass program number is switched up or down by one increment.

Hit the pad to check out the sound of the selected bass program.

Using the pitch assigned to pad 1 as a reference, the pitch of the entire bass program can be shifted up or down in semitone steps·.

In pattern mode, press the [BASS] key.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "BASKEY" on the display.

The pitch of pad 1 appears on the display.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the transpose step width.

The available settings are F# (-6 semitones) - C (transpose off) - F# (+6 semitones). When the pitch of pad 1 is switched, the other pads are transposed accordingly.

To return to pattern mode when the setting is complete, press the [PATTERN] key.

This setting applies to all bass programs.

The tuning of the entire bass program can be adjusted in 1-Hz steps. This makes it possible for example to match a bass program of the RT-323 to an instrument such as an acoustic piano.

In pattern mode, press the [BASS] key.

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Adjusting bass program tuning

Pitch of pad 1

●

Transposing a bass program

Bass program

name

Bass program number

To stop pattern playback, press the [■] key.

Instead of the [■] key, you can also press the [ ]key to set the unit to pause mode (the [ ] key flashes). Pressing the key once more causes playback to resume from the current point.

In pattern mode, you can use the [TEMPO] key to change the tempo of the pattern.

Hold down the [TEMPO] key and use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to change the tempo value.

While holding down the [TEMPO] key, the current tempo value is shown on the display.

The tempo value range is 40 - 250 (BPM), in steps of 0.1 BPM. When the desired tempo is set, release the [TEMPO] key.

To enter the tempo value manually, tap the [TEMPO] key twice in the desired interval (tempo tap input).

If you tap the [TEMPO] key twice while a pattern is playing or stopped, the tapping interval is taken as the quarter note tempo. This allows you to simply set the tempo in sync with a song.

With the [MUTE] key, you can selectively mute the tracks of a pattern (drum A/drum B/bass).

While holding down the [MUTE] key, press the key corresponding to the track you want to mute ([DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/[BASS]).

The key lights up, and the corresponding track is muted. While you hold the [MUTE] key, you

●

Muting a track

Tap twice

Tempo value

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Changing the pattern tempo

Application Guide [Patterns]

This section explains various operation steps related to patterns. It also outlines the groove play function which lets you assign various patterns to the pads and play them in real time.

The RT-323 comprises 400 read-only preset patterns (000 - 399) and 100 read/write user patterns (U00 - U99), resulting in a total of 500 available patterns. To select and play a pattern, proceed as follows.

Press the [PATTERN] key.

The RT-323 switches to pattern mode. In the lower part of the display, the currently selected pattern name and pattern number are shown.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern to play.

When a preset pattern was selected, the display shows "PRESET". When a user pattern was selected, the display shows "USER". When the RT-323 is in the default condition, all user patterns are empty, and the indication "EMPTY" is shown in the pattern name field.

With the [ ]/[ ] keys, you can switch among different categories of preset patterns. For more information on preset pattern categories, please refer to the list at the end of this manual.

Press the [ ] key.

The selected pattern starts to play.

You can also switch patterns while playback is in progress. If you use the [▲]/[▼] keys, the pattern switches immediately. If you use the [VALUE] dial, the pattern switches only after the current pattern has ended.

Current beat

Current

measure

Pattern

name

Pattern number

Pattern

mode

Playing a Pattern

The pattern is played back in a loop. Pressing the same pad again cancels the loop.

To play multiple patterns simultaneously, you can press several pads together.

In groove play mode, you can play up to four patterns.

• If you press five or more pads, the most recently pressed four pads will be active.

• When you have pressed several pads, the start and stop timing is adjusted

automatically, according to the selected quantize method (→ p. 50).

• The various patterns are played in the same tempo as the currently selected song.

In groove play mode, the [ ]/[■] keys can be used to start/stop playback of the currently selected song.

To continuously vary the pitch, volume, panning, and sound of the pattern, use the [JAM FUNCTION] key to select the parameter and then adjust it with the JAM slider.

In groove play mode, you can use the JAM slider to adjust parameters such as pitch, volume, tone, etc. of the currently playing pattern. The JAM slider affects only the currently selected track (selected with [DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/[BASS] key). (For details on the JAM slider operation, please refer to p. 31.)

To return from the groove play mode to the pattern/song mode, press the [PATTERN]/[SONG] key.

This section explains how you can perform real-time input, using the metronome to hit pads and create a user pattern.

In pattern mode, select an empty user pattern (U00 - U99).

When you select an empty pattern, the indication "EMPTY" appears on the display.

Real-Time Pattern Input

Smallest quantize unitSmallest quantize unit

Play

Stop

Pad Pad

Press

Release

Application Guide [Patterns]

can check the light on/off status of the [DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/[BASS] keys to see which tracks are muted.

To cancel muting, hold the [MUTE] key down and press the [DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/[BASS] key again.

When the RT-323 is in groove play mode, patterns assigned to the pads can be played in real time. Up to 4 patterns can be played simultaneously, letting you create complex rhythms or loop patterns like a DJ.

Press the [SONG] key and [PATTERN] key simultaneously.

The RT-323 switches to groove mode.

Press any pad you like.

While you hold down the pad, the pattern assigned to the pad is played. The overall pattern volume depends on the hitting intensity of the pad. The pattern name and pattern number of the currently played pattern are shown on the display.

To change a pattern assigned to a pad, hold down the pad and use the [

▲

]/[▼]

keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern.

You can select either a preset or a user pattern.

When a pattern for which "PAD" is displayed is assigned to a pad, hitting the pad in pattern mode will play the original sound (drum sound for drum kit or bass sound for bass program).

To continuously play the pattern after releasing the pad, hold down the [REPEAT] key while hitting the pad.

Number of pattern assigned to pad

Currently

pressed

pad

Name of pattern assigned to pad

Using the Groove Play Function

During pattern real-time input, you can also input notes via a MIDI keyboard or other component connected to the [MIDI IN] jack.

■ Bass track recording

In the factory default condition, a scale with semitone pitch steps such as C, C#, D, D#,...B, C is assigned to the pads, except for pad 6. Hitting a pad produces the bass sound of the assigned pitch, and recording is performed with the currently selected quantize setting. Note that, unlike the drum track, the bass track also records the duration of the pad press. For example, to record the following example, the pad to which A2 is assigned and the pad to which E2 is assigned must be pressed for the duration of a quarter note each.

While recording the bass track, the [OCTAVE] key can be used to switch the bass range.

In the factory default condition, the quantize setting of the RT-323 is a sixteenth note, but this setting can be changed if desired ( → p. 50 ).

To erase the play contents from a specific pad, hold down the [ERASE] key and press the pad.

While you hold down the [ERASE] key, the sound assigned to that pad is erased from the pattern.

To erase the entire track, hold down the [ERASE] key and press the key for the track ([DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/[BASS]) key. While you keep both keys depressed, all sound from the respective track is erased from the pattern.

To record a JAM slider operation in the pattern, use the [JAM FUNCTION] key to select the function and then move the JAM slider while holding down the pad.

You can record changes in pitch, volume, panning position, and sound. (For details on using the JAM slider, see page 31.)

[PAD13](EXTRA 3)

Snare

drum

Bass drum

Snare

drum

Bass drum

Drum track A

[PAD1](KICK)

Pads 1 - 13

Hold down Hold down

A2 pad

E2 pad

Application Guide [Patterns]

You cannot perform pattern input on a preset pattern.

Use the [DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/[BASS] key to select the track (drum A/drum B/bass) for which to perform real-time input.

The key for the selected track lights up.

To change the sound (drum kit/bass program), hold down the key selected in step 2 and use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial.

The sound last selected for each track is stored for the pattern. If required, you can use the [PAD BANK]/[OCTAVE] key to select the pad bank or the bass pitch.

Hold down the [●REC] key and press the [ ] key.

The [● REC] and [ ] keys light up, a precount of four beats (one measure) is heard, and then real-time input starts.

Hit the pads in time with the metronome. When the last measure of the pattern is reached, input loops back to the first measure and continues.

■ Drum track recording

The drum sound assigned to the pad is heard, and the play contents are recorded in accordance with the currently selected quantize settings. While recording the pattern, you can use the [PAD BANK] key to switch the pad bank. This changes the drum sounds assigned to pads 1 - 13.

If you press the [● REC] key during recording, the key starts to flash, and recording is paused. In this condition, you can hit a pad to check which sound is assigned to it. Press the [● REC] key again to resume recording.

sixteenth note, to enter a rhythm kick as shown in the score below, operate the pads and [STEP] key as follows.

During step input, the [PAD BANK] key can be used to switch between pad banks.

■ Bass track recording

Pressing the [STEP] key while holding down a pad enters a note of the pitch assigned to that pad. Pressing only the [STEP] key enters no note, and the present position advances by the quantize value. The duration of the note depends on the number of times the [STEP] key is pressed while holding down a pad. For example, with a quantize setting of a sixteenth note, to enter a rhythm kick as shown in the score below, operate the pads and [STEP] key as follows.

During step input, you can also use the [OCTAVE] key to switch the bass pitch.

• When entering notes with step input, the hitting intensity of the pad is also stored.

• When the end of the pattern is reached, the unit automatically returns to the first

measure, allowing you to continue with step input.

• In the factory default condition, the quantize setting of the RT-323 is a sixteenth note, but this setting can be changed if desired ( → p. 50 ).

If you have made a mistake during input, use the [STEP] key to move to the note you want to correct, and then hold down the [ERASE] key while pressing the respective pad.

■ Drum track

When you use the [STEP] key to move within the pattern, the pad input for the current position lights up. When you press a lit pad while holding down the [ERASE] key, the pad light goes out,

Pads 1 - 13

[STEP] [STEP] [STEP] [STEP] [STEP]

[PAD 13]

[PAD 5]

[STEP] [STEP] [STEP]

[PAD 5]

Hold down Hold down

[KICK]

[STEP] [STEP] [STEP]

[KICK]

[STEP]

[KICK]

[STEP][STEP] [STEP] [STEP]

Application Guide [Patterns]

The JAM slider operation is only effective for a sound currently played with a current pad. Moving the JAM slider by itself has no effect on the recorded sound.

To terminate real-time input, press the [■] key.

The [● REC] and [ ] keys light go out, and real-time input finishes.

When you create a new pattern, it is assigned a name such as "Pat xxx" (where xxx is the user pattern number). This pattern name can be changed as desired (→ p. 54).

Press the [ ] key to check the recorded contents.

For step input, you enter each note separately, while the RT-323 is in the stop condition. This makes it easy to enter complex drum patterns or bass lines that might be difficult to achieve with real-time input.

In pattern mode, select an empty user pattern (U00 - U99).

When an empty pattern is selected, the indication "EMPTY" appears on the display.

Use the [DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/[BASS] key to select the track for step input (drum A/drum B/bass).

To change the sound (drum kit/bass program), hold down the key selected in step 2, and operate the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial.

The sound last selected for each track is recorded as the pattern.

Press the [●REC] key.

The [● REC] key lights up, and pattern step input becomes possible.

Use the pads and [STEP] key to enter notes and pauses.

■ Drum track recording

When you press a pad after pressing the [STEP] key, the drum sound assigned to the pad is entered. If you just press the [STEP] key without pressing a pad, no note is entered and the present position advances by the quantize value. For example, with a quantize setting of a

Pattern Step Input

This clears all playing information from the currently selected user pattern, returning it to the empty condition.

In pattern mode, use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the user pattern you want to delete.

While the pattern is stopped, press the [DELETE] key.

The indication "SURE?" appears on the display.

To execute the delete process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the delete process, press the [EXIT] key.

When the [ENTER] key is pressed, the pattern is deleted and the indication "EMPTY" is shown on the display.

You can delete any track from the currently selected user pattern.

In pattern mode, use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the user pattern from which you want to delete a track.

While holding down the [ERASE] key, press the key for the track ([DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/[BASS] key) you want to delete.

To execute the delete process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the delete process, press the [EXIT] key.

When the [ENTER] key is pressed, the specified track is deleted.

You can copy an existing pattern (preset/user pattern) to any user pattern.

In pattern mode, select the pattern to be used as copy source, and press the [EDIT] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "COPY?" on the display.

Copying a Pattern

Deleting a Track

Deleting a User Pattern

Application Guide [Patterns]

and the note at that position is cleared.

■ Bass track

To clear a specific note from the bass track, use the [STEP] key as for the drum track to move to the start of the note (the pad for the pitch lights up). Then hold down the [ERASE] key and press the lit pad. By holding down the [ERASE] key and pressing the pad at a point within the note, you can make the note shorter.

To terminate step input, press the [■] key.

The [● REC] key light goes out, and the step input condition is terminated.

[PAD]

Bass track

Note duration

[PAD]

Bass track

Snare drum

Bass drum

Drum A track

Snare drum

Bass drum

[PAD1](KICK)

If you press the [● REC] key instead of the [EXIT] key in step 4, the notes recorded in the current pattern are aligned to the quantize setting.

This lets you control the amount of rhythm flourish (swing) used by the pattern. Higher values result in more pronounced swing.

This setting affects all patterns.

In pattern mode, press the [EDIT] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up the indication "SWING" on the display.

You can now set the swing value.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the swing value (50 - 75).

The default setting is 50 (no swing).

When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key.

The setting is updated, and the unit returns to pattern mode.

The length of a user pattern (number of measures) can be adjusted. This setting is stored for each user pattern individually.

In pattern mode, select the user pattern for which you want to make the setting, and press the [EDIT] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up the indication "BARLEN" on the display.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the number of measures.

The setting range is 1 - 99. The default length for empty patterns is 2 measures.

When changing the length of a pattern that has already been input, the playback content changes as follows.

■ More measures than current setting

Blank measures are added to the end of the current pattern.

Current setting

●

Changing the pattern length

Current setting

●

Adjusting the rhythm flourish (swing)

Application Guide [Patterns]

Press the [ENTER] key, and use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the copy target user pattern (U00 - U99).

To execute the copy process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the copy process, press the [EXIT] key.

When the [ENTER] key is pressed, the copy is carried out and the unit returns to step 1.

This section describes how to change settings that are common to all patterns, and settings that are user pattern specific (such as beat and tempo).

The quantize value is the smallest unit for real-time input/step input of a pattern.

In pattern mode, press the [EDIT] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up the indication "QUNTIZ" on the display.

You can now select the smallest unit for the note.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the smallest unit note from the following available settings.

This setting affects the following four functions.

• Smallest unit for real-time input

• Smallest unit for step input

• Smallest unit for continuous sound interval when pad is hit while holding down [REPEAT] key

• Smallest unit for pattern play start/stop timing adjustment during groove play

When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key.

The new setting becomes active and the unit returns to the pattern mode.

4: Quarter note 8: Eighth note 12: Eighth triplet note 16: Sixteenth note 24: Sixteenth triplet note

32: Thirty-second note 48: Thirty-second triplet note Hi: 1 tick (quantize function off)

* 1 tick is (1/96 of quarter note)

Current setting

●

Setting the quantize value

Changing Pattern Settings

Copy target pattern number

You can adjust the volume of the drum A, drum B, and bass track in a user pattern. This setting is stored for each user pattern individually.

In pattern mode, select the user pattern for which you want to make the setting, and press the [EDIT] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "MIXLVL" on the display.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the track for which you want to change the volume.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the volume for the track (0 - 15).

When a new pattern is created, the volume for all tracks is set to 15. When wishing to adjust the volume for other tracks, repeat steps 3 and 4.

When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to pattern mode.

You can change the play timing of the currently selected user pattern.

In pattern mode, select the user pattern for which you want to make the setting, and press the [EDIT] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "SHIFT" on the display.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to shift the timing.

The setting range is -192 to 192 ticks (+-2 beats) in units of 1 tick (1/96 of a quarter note). For example, when the setting value is 24, the pattern changes as follows.

Current setting

●

Changing the play timing (shift)

Current settingCurrent track

●

Setting the volume balance for each track

Application Guide [Patterns]

■ Fewer measures than current setting

The excessive measures are cut off. After returning to pattern mode, the deleted measures cannot be restored.

When you change the setting with the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial, the indication "E" appears on the display. When you return the setting to the original value, the "E" disappears.

When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key.

The new setting becomes active and the unit returns to the pattern mode.

The beat (timing signal) of a user pattern can be adjusted. This setting is stored for each user pattern individually.

In pattern mode, select the user pattern for which you want to make the setting, and press the [EDIT] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "TIMSIG" on the display.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the beat.

The setting range is 1 (1/4 beat) - 16 (16/4 beat). The initial setting for empty patterns is 4 (4/4 beat).

It is possible to change the beat for a pattern that is already input. In this case, the playback content changes as follows.

■ Longer beat than current setting

Blank space is added to each measure.

■ Shorter beat than current setting

Excessive section of each measure is cut off. After returning to pattern mode, the deleted part cannot be restored.

When you change the setting with the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial, the indication "E" appears on the display. When you return the setting to the original value, the "E" disappears.

To update the setting, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key.

When you press the [ENTER] key the unit returns to pattern mode.

Current setting

●

Changing the pattern beat

Application Guide [Song]

This section explains various operation steps related to song playback, creating new songs, and editing existing songs.

The RT-323 can store up to 100 songs.

Press the [SONG] key to switch to song mode.

The RT-323 switches to the song mode which lets you create and play your own songs.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the song number (00 - 99).

You can also switch songs while a song is playing. When you use the [▲]/[▼] keys, the song is switched immediately. When you use the [VALUE] dial, the song is switched when playback of the current song completed.

When you select an empty song, the indication "EMPTY" is shown in the song name field.

Press the [ ] key.

The [ ] key lights up, and the selected song is played.

To change the song tempo, hold down the [TEMPO] key and use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial while the song is playing (or stopped).

The song tempo can be set in the range from 40 - 250 (BPM). The setting is stored together with the song.

Current beat

Current

measure

Song name

Song number

Song Playback

Application Guide [Patterns]

When you change the setting with the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial, the indication "E" appears on the display. When you return the setting to the original value, the "E" disappears.

To accept the setting, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to pattern mode.

This setting directly alters the play data stored for the pattern. After you return to pattern mode, the original contents cannot be restored.

When you create a new pattern, the pattern name "PTN xxx" (where xxx is the user pattern number) is automatically assigned.

In pattern mode, select the user pattern for which you want to make the setting, and press the [EDIT] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "NAME" on the display.

The pattern name is shown under "NAME" with an underline.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move the underline, and use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the desired character. (For a list of usable characteristics, see p. 36.)

When the pattern name has been changed, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to pattern mode.

Underline

●

Changing the pattern name

Setting value = 24 (sixteenth note)

Deleted

Pause of same length

as setting value

Shift

Press the pad to which you want to assign a pattern.

You can now assign a pattern to the selected pad.

Use the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern number (000 - 399, U00 - U99).

Repeat steps 3 - 4 to assign patterns to other pads.

When the required patterns have been assigned, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the song mode.

When you hit a pad in this condition, the pattern assigned to the pad is played. This allows you to play the backing for a song by switching patterns in real time. This is similar to groove play mode, but you cannot play multiple patterns at the same time, and the pattern switching occurs only at the measure (or beat) change.

The pattern information assigned to the pads is stored for each song individually.

In song mode, you can transpose the pitch of a pattern assigned to a pad, and select the operation that will be performed after the pattern is played.

In song mode, while the song is stopped, press the [PAD FUNCTION] key.

Hit the pad with the pattern you want to edit.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the parameter from the following.

The parameters and setting ranges are as shown in the following table.

Parameter

Setting value

●

Changing the playing information of a pattern assigned to a pad

Pattern number

Pattern

name

Application Guide [Song]

To mute a specific track, hold down the [MUTE] key and press the [DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/[BASS] key.

The key lights up, and the selected track is muted. To cancel muting, hold down the [MUTE] key and press the same key once more.

When you mute a track, the song track will also be muted at the same time. (For information on the song track, see page 69.)

To stop the song, press the [■] key.

The song returns to the start position.

If you press the [ ] key instead of the [■] key, the unit goes into pause mode. Pressing the [ ] key again resumes playback. During pause, you can use the [VALUE] dial to adjust the position in measure units.

This section explains how to record songs in real time by assigning patterns to pads and playing them by hitting the pads in the desired sequence.

To perform real-time input of a song, you must first assign the patterns to be used in the song.

In song mode, use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select an empty song.

When you select an empty song, the indication "EMPTY" is shown in the song name field.

• In the factory default condition, songs 00 - 11 have various patterns assigned to the pads. (For more information, see the list at the end of this manual.)

• When you select a song for which "EMPTY" is shown (in the factory default condition songs 12 - 99), the pattern-to-pad assignment of the most recent song is used automatically.

Press the [PAD FUNCTION] key.

The various pad settings can now be edited.

●

Assigning a pattern to a pad

Real-time Song Input

Hit the pad with the first pattern.

This starts the real-time input mode, and the pattern is played back. Also when you release the pad, the pattern will continue to play until the preset number of measures is reached, or until another pad is hit. The display shows the current measure and beat.

To switch the pattern, hit the pad for the pattern within the immediately preceding measure.

The pattern assigned to the pad is reserved, and will start playing from the beginning of the next measure.

When you hit a pad for which the Next parameter ( ➝ p. 58) is set to "1 Fill" - "13 Fill", the unit switches to the new pattern at the bar boundary. Because the new pattern also starts at the bar boundary, there is no bar change for this measure.

Record other patterns in the same way.

To terminate real-time input, press the [■] key.

Real-time input stops at the beginning of the next measure.

• When wanting to automatically end real-time input after a certain pattern (for example an ending pattern), has played, set the NEXT parameter of the pad to "STOP" ( → p. 58).

• A song created with real-time input can be edited in the same way as a song created with step input. For details, see page 61.

Pattern A PatternA

Pad with pattern A

PatternB PatternB

12345678

Pad with pattern B

Measure number

for recording

Pad with next pattern

Current beat

Current

measure

Pad with first pattern

Application Guide [Song]

The Next parameter specifies which operation occurs when the pattern assigned to the pad was played. If set to "1" - "13", the specified pattern is played. If set to "1 Fill" - "13 Fill", the specified pattern is also played, but pattern switching occurs at the bar boundary. If set to "STOP", playback stops at that point (suitable for ending patterns).

Use the [VALUE] dial to change the setting value.

To terminate the editing process, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the song mode.

When hitting pads for song real-time input, the parameter settings will be recorded as song events.

After all patterns to be used in a song have been assigned to patterns, hit the pads in the desired sequence to record the song.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the song for which the pattern have been assigned.

Hold down the [

●

REC] key and press the [ ] key.

The unit goes into standby mode for real-time song input.

Song number

●

Recording a pattern sequence

Setting value

Ptn

Dr B

Bass Transp

Pattern number assigned to pad

Drum B track playing information

Bass track playing information Bass track transpose setting

Operation when number of measures set with BARLEN is exceeded

000 – 399,U00 –U99 000A –399A, U00A –U99A, 000b –399b, U00b –U99b 000 –399, U00 –U99

-12 – 0 –12 (Semitone units) 1 - 13: Play pattern of specified pad 1 Fill - 13 Fill: Switch pattern at beat boundary STOP: Stop play

Parameter

Content

Setting Range

To enter the selected pattern, press the [ENTER] key.

To check the entered pattern, you can play the pattern with the [ ]/[■] keys.

To enter the next pattern, press the [ ] key.

The current position advances for the duration of the pattern.

By using the [ ]/[ ] keys during pattern input, you can move directly to pattern information that has already been entered.

Repeat steps 3 - 7 to select the patterns for a song.

If you make a mistake during input, you can correct it as follows.

■ To change an entered pattern

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the respective pattern, and use the [VALUE] dial to select a new pattern.

■ To insert a new pattern

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the respective pattern, and carry out steps 3 - 6. This inserts a pattern at the current position, and shifts all later patterns back by the duration of the inserted pattern.

■ To delete a pattern

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the pattern you want to delete, and press the [ERASE] key. The song length remains the same, but the current pattern information is deleted. The display indication changes to " Pattern". This means that the preceding pattern will continue to play.

If you delete the first pattern in a song, the sound will be muted until the next pattern information.

ERASE

(Preceding pattern plays)

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C Pattern D

Pattern D

Pattern A Pattern B

Application Guide [Song]

For song step input, you enter various information (pattern, tempo, bass transpose, etc.) separately, while the RT-323 is in the stop condition. To do this, proceed as follows.

You can enter patterns one by one in the desired playing sequence. This is suitable for example to create the backing for a song arrangement.

In song mode, use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select an empty song.

Press the [

●

REC] key.

The [● REC] key lights up, and song step input becomes possible. The display shows the current measure and beat.

Use the [INSERT] key to bring up the indication "INSERT?" on the display.

The pattern for input to the song can be selected.

When the indication "End" is shown on the display, you can use the [VALUE] dial to call up the indication "INSERT?".

Use the [VALUE] dial to select the number of the pattern to assign to the first step (000 - 399, U00 - U99).

The pattern number and duration (number of measures) are shown on the display.

• If a user pattern is empty, the indication "E" is shown to the right of the pattern number.

• If you input an empty user pattern into a song, the sound will be muted for the duration

of the pattern. (The duration is shown on the display.)

If required, use the [▲]/[▼] keys to change the duration of the pattern.

The pattern duration can be adjusted in the range of 1 - 99. If you make it longer than the original setting, the same pattern will be repeated. If you make it shorter, the pattern will be cut off midway when switching to the next pattern.

Duration

Pattern number

Beat

Measure

●

Pattern information step input

Song Step Input

INSERT

Pattern D

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern D Pattern C

With each push of the [STEP] key, the current position is shifted by a sixteenth note (24 ticks).

The [STEP] key cannot be used to move back. If you have moved past the desired position, use the [ ] key to return to the start of the measure, and then start over with the [STEP] key.

Press the [▼] key once.

Pattern information can be input at the current position.

Also while the "EV➝" indication is not shown, you can use the [STEP] key to shift the current position by a sixteenth note (24 ticks). In this case, the current tick count is shown only while the [STEP] key is pressed.

Use the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern for input.

Immediately after turning the [VALUE] dial, pattern information is input for the current position. When pattern information is input midway in a measure, the indication "F" appears to the right of the pattern number.

If the pattern was switched midway in a measure, the new pattern does not play from the beginning, but from the point where the pattern is switched.

• The pattern entered here is repeated until the point where the next pattern information exists.

• When you press the [ENTER] key for a pattern with "F" appended to the number, the "F" indication disappears and the pattern starts from the beginning. (In this case, the current position becomes the new start of the measure.) By pressing the [ENTER] key again, you can return to the pattern with "F".

Press the [■] key to terminate the operation.

Pattern A

Pattern B

SONG

12 3 4

Pattern A Pattern A Pattern B Pattern B

Application Guide [Song]

■ To delete a measure

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the start of the measure you want to delete, and press the [DELETE] key. The indication "DELETE?" appears on the display. Press the [ENTER] key to delete the measure from the current song. Subsequent patterns are shifted forward. If you delete the first measure of a 2-measure pattern, the first measure remains in the song, with the indication " Pattern". This means that the immediately preceding pattern is played. If required, delete this measure using the same procedure.

When one song is completed, press the [■] key.

The [● REC] key light goes out, and song step input is terminated. When you press the [ ] key, the song is played.

It is also possible to have the unit switch to another pattern while a pattern is playing. For example, you could change the second half of a 2-measure pattern to a fill-in 1-measure pattern.

In song mode, select the song and press the [● REC] key.

The [● REC] key lights up, and song step input becomes possible.

Press the [▲] key.

The indication "EV➝" is shown on the display. While this indication is shown, you can use

the [ ]/[ ] keys

to adjust the position in measure units. Other indications such as "PT" or "TS" to the right of "EV➝" denote event information for the current position. (For details, see page 66.)

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the measure where you want to input pattern information.

When wishing to input pattern information midway in the measure, use the [STEP] key to shift the current position.

Measure Beat

Tick

●

Switching midway to another pattern

DELETE

(Preceding pattern plays)

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C

Pattern D

Pattern A Pattern B

The entered transpose information remains valid until the next transpose input.

Repeat steps 3 - 5 to enter any desired transpose information at other points.

To terminate the operation, press the [■] key.

The drum B track or bass track of the pattern used in a song can be altered to that of a different pattern. This is useful for example to utilize the fill-in phrase from another pattern after pattern input for a song has been completed.

In song mode, select the song, and press the [●REC] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the position of the pattern where you want to replace the drum B track/bass track.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to call up " DrBPTN" (to replace the drum B track) or " BasPTN" (to replace the bass track) on the display.

In this condition, you can use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move the current position in measure units.

To change the play contents from within a measure, use the [STEP] key to shift the current position.

With each push of the [STEP] key, the current position is advanced by one sixteenth note (24 ticks). If you have moved past the desired position, use the

[] key to return to the start of the

measure, and then start over with the [STEP] key.

Use the [VALUE] dial to select a setting from the following.

■ Replacing the drum B track (DrBPTN)

• Pattern numbers ending in A (Example: 001A, U99A) Will be replaced by the contents of the drum A track of the applicable pattern.

Setting value

●

Replacing the drum B/bass track

Application Guide [Song]

This section explains how to shift (transpose) the pitch of the bass track of a pattern input for a song. Using the transpose function, you can create various chord progressions from a small number of patterns.

In song mode, select the song, and press the [● REC] key.

The [● REC] key lights up, and song step input becomes possible.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to call up "Transps" on the display.

Transpose information can now be entered or edited. If there is already transpose information at the current position, the setting value is shown.

When pattern information is input, transpose information with a zero value is also input.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the measure where you want to enter transpose information.

While "Transps" is shown, you can use the [ ]/[ ] keys to shift the current position in measure units. (If transpose information is entered within a measure, you can move to that position.)

• The transpose information need not be input at the same position as the pattern information. It can be input at the start of any measure in a pattern, or within a measure.

• If no transpose information is input for the current point, the indication " " is shown. This means that the preceding transpose information continues to apply.

To transpose from midway through a measure, use the [STEP] key to adjust the current position.

With each push of the [STEP] key, the current position is advanced by one sixteenth note (24 ticks).

• The current tick count is shown while the [STEP] key is pressed.

• The [STEP] key cannot be used to move back. If you have moved past the desired

position, use the [ ] key to return to the start of the measure, and then start over with the [STEP] key.

Use the [VALUE] dial to set the transpose value.

The transpose value can be set in semitone steps over the range of -12 (1 octave lower) - 0 - 12 (1 octave higher).

Transpose setting value

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Transposing the bass track

If you press the [▲] key while a pattern event is selected, the indication "EV➝" appears on the display. While this indication is shown, the number of ticks (1/96 of a beat) for the current position is shown to the right of the measure and beat, and movement in steps of 24 ticks is possible. (While "EV➝" is displayed, pattern event input or editing is not possible.) Pressing the [▼] key turns off the "EV➝" indication and returns to the pattern event selection mode.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move to the position where you want to input event information.

If there is an event for the current position, the display will show its value. If there is no event for the current position, " " is shown on the display. This indicates that the last event setting is still active.

• While a pattern event is displayed, you can use the [ ]/[ ] keys to directly move to points where pattern information is input (or to the end of the song).

• When another event is displayed, you can use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move in measure units. If there is an event midway in a measure, you can move to that point.

If required, adjust the current position with the [STEP] key.

While any event is displayed, you can use the [STEP] key to advance the current position by one sixteenth note (24 ticks).

• The current tick count is shown while the [STEP] key is pressed.

• If you have used the [STEP] key to move past the target position, press the [ ] key to

return to the start of the step, and then press the [STEP] key again to move to the target position.

Use the [VALUE] dial to enter the value.

A new event information is now entered at the current position (for information on the setting range for each event, see the table on the previous page).

Repeat steps 2 - 5 until all required events have been input.

Any entered events can be edited as shown below.

■ Changing the event setting value

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the event type. Use the [ ]/[ ] keys and [STEP] key to move to the position of the event you want to modify, and use the [VALUE] dial to change the setting.

■ Deleting an event

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the event type. Use the [ ]/[ ] keys and [STEP] key to move to the position of the event you want to delete, and press the [ERASE] key.

To add or edit events, press the [■] key.

Setting value

Application Guide [Song]

• Pattern numbers ending in b (Example: 001b, U99b)

Will be replaced by the contents of the drum B track of the applicable pattern.

■ Replacing the bass track (BasPTN)

• Pattern number (Example: 001, U99)

Will be replaced by the bass track contents of the respective pattern.

The contents replaced as described here will remain effective until the point where the next pattern information is input. If the track contents were switched midway in a measure, the new contents are not played from the beginning, but from the point where the switch was made.

To terminate the operation, press the [■ ] key.

During step input of a song, you can not only enter pattern information and transpose information, but also add various other information such as the volume and sound of each track (drum kit/bass program). Such pieces of information are called "events". This section describes how to add new events and change the setting value of existing events.

In song mode, select the song you want to edit, and press the [●REC] key.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select one of the following event types for editing.

Editable event types along with setting range and setting resolution are listed below.

• The smallest unit for entering each event information is one sixteenth note.

• When the DrBPTN event was set to "----" or the BasPTN event to "---", the respective

track is muted until the play information of another pattern is selected (or the pattern itself is switched).

Pattern

Transps

Tempo

DrBPTN

BasPTN

DrAKIT

DrBKIT

BasPRG

DrAVOL

DrBVOL

BasVOL

Pattern number

Bass track transpose information

Tempo information

Drum B track play information

Bass track play information

Drum A track drum kit

Drum B track drum kit

Bass track bass program

Drum A track volume

Drum B track volume

Bass track volume

000 399, U00 – U99

-12 – 0 – 12 (semitone units)

40 – 250 (BPM)

----, 000A – 399A, U00A – U99A,

000b – 399b, U00b – U00b

---, 000 – 399, U00 – U99

00 – 127

00 – 54

0 – 15

Event type

ContentSymbol

Setting range

Event type

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Step input for various events

To carry out the delete process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key.

When you carry out the delete process, the unit will return to the song mode with the empty song selected.

When you delete a song, the song and MIDI track recording contents as well as the patterns assigned to the pads are also deleted.

The currently selected song can be copied to any other song.

In song mode, select the copy source song and press the [EDIT] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "COPY?" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to specify the number of the copy target song.

To execute the copy process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key.

When the copy is completed, the unit returns to the condition of step 1. To return to song mode, press the [EXIT] key.

If there is a song already stored in the copy target number, its contents will be overwritten by the new song.

The song tracks are special auxiliary tracks which are separate from the pattern information recorded for that song. These allow you to record pad playing information. For example, you could add some fill-in parts after you have finished a song.

A song in the RT-323 has three song tracks: drum A, drum B, and bass. The sound (drum kit/bass program) used by each track is the same as for the drum A/drum B/bass pattern track.

You can also select an empty song where no pattern information is recorded, and record on the song track. Later, you may add pattern information to such a song for which only the song track is recorded.

Song Track Operation

Copy source song Copy target song

Copying a Song

Application Guide [Song]

You can use measure units to copy a part of a song for which pattern information has been input. This is useful for example to repeat parts of a song.

In song mode, press the [●REC] key.

The [● REC] key lights up.

Press the [EDIT] key.

You can now specify the number of the first measure of the copy source.

Use the [VALUE] dial to specify the first measure number of the copy source, and then press the [ENTER] key.

Use the [VALUE] dial to specify the last measure number of the copy source, and then press the [ENTER] key.

Use the [VALUE] dial to specify the first measure number of the copy target.

If the copy target range exceeds the end of the song, the song duration is automatically extended.

To execute the copy process, press the [ENTER] key.

You can delete the currently selected song, to return it to the empty condition.

In song mode, select the song you want to delete.

Press the [DELETE] key.

The following indication appears on the display.

Deleting a Song

Copy target start position measure number

Last measure number of copy source

First measure number of copy source

Pattern A Pattern B

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern B

Copy

1234 6 785

Pattern A Pattern B

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern A Pattern B

Copy

1234

1234 6 78910512346785

Pattern A Pattern A

Copying Specific Measures

• If the duration of the contents of the song track is longer than the duration of the song, the end point of the song track will become the new end point of the song. In this case, the last pattern entered for the song is repeated until the new end point.

To record JAM slider operation on the song track, select the parameter with the [JAM FUNCTION] key and then move the JAM slider while pressing the pad.

When you move the JAM slider while holding down the pad, you can record changes in pitch, volume, panning position, and sound. (For details on using the JAM slider, see page 31.)

To stop the recording, press the [■] key.

Song track recording stops. (When the end of the song is reached, song track recording stops automatically.) When you press the [ ] key, the recorded song track is played back along with the song.

• If you hold down the [MUTE] key and press the [SONG TRACK] key, you can mute the entire song track. Performing the same step once more cancels the mute condition.

• The song track can be rerecorded without affecting the contents of a recorded song.

• If you hold down the [ERASE] key and press the [DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/[BASS] key

during song track recording, you can mute the sound of the respective pad (or song track).

To cancel the song track selection, press the [SONG TRACK] key.

The [SONG TRACK] key light goes out. Also when the [SONG TRACK] key is out, the song track will be played back when the song is played.

The contents of each song track (drum A/drum B/bass) entered with real-time input can be deleted selectively.

Select the song from which you want to delete a song track, and press the [SONG TRACK] key.

The [SONG TRACK] key lights up.

Press the [ERASE] key, and use the [DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/[BASS] key to select the song track.

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Deleting a song track

Application Guide [Song]

This section explains how to perform real-time input of drum/bass phrases on a song track. (The song tracks do not support step input.)

In song mode, press the [SONG TRACK] key while the song is stopped.

The [SONG TRACK] key lights up.

Use the [DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/[BASS] key to select the song track to record.

The selected key lights up, and the respective song track is selected. When you hit pads 1 - 13 in this condition, the sound of the drum kit/bass program assigned to the selected track is heard.

Hold down the [●REC] key and [ ] key.

Song playback starts, and song track real-time input becomes possible.

To start recording from halfway into a song, press the [ ] (pause) key during recording, and then use the [VALUE] dial to move to the measure where you want to start. Press the [ ] key to start recording.

While listening to the song, hit the pads.

Your pad play is recorded.

• In the factory default condition, the quantize setting of the RT-323 is a sixteenth note, but this setting can be changed if desired ( → p. 72 ).

• Instead of hitting pads, you can also play a MIDI keyboard or other component connected to the [MIDI IN] jack and record the performance on the drum A/drum B/bass tracks.

• The song track can hold up to 999 measures, regardless of the length of the currently selected song.

Beat

Measure

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Real-time input of drum/bass to song track

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C

Bass song track

Drum B song track

Drum A song track

Song

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to specify the number of the measure where repeat playback is to be triggered.

Possible settings are OFF (repeat playback disabled) and 1 - last measure of song. When a setting of 1 or higher is selected, the song plays up to the specified measure number and then is automatically repeated.

When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key.

The setting is updated, and the unit returns to the song mode.

When a song is newly created, the name "SONG xxx" (where xxx is the song number) is automatically assigned.

In song mode, select the song whose name you want to change, and press the [EDIT] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "NAME" on the display.

The song name is shown under "NAME" with an underline.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move the underline, and use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the desired character. (For a list of usable characters, see page 36.)

When the song name has been changed, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the song mode.

Underline

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Changing the song name

Current repeat setting

Application Guide [Song]

To delete, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key.

This section describes how to alter settings that affect the entire song, such as tempo, song name, etc.

The bass track of an entire song can be transposed in semitone steps. This setting also affects the bass song track.

In song mode, select the song whose settings you want to change, and press the [EDIT] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "KEY" on the display.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to set the transpose value.

The setting range is -6 - 0 - 6 (semitones).

When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key.

The setting is updated, and the unit returns to the song mode.

This setting does not affect the MIDI track data. For information about the MIDI track, see page 91.

For recording the song track, the quantize value must be set. In song mode, the [EDIT] key needs to be pressed first, but otherwise the procedure is the same as when setting the quantize value in pattern mode. For details, see page 50.

You can set song repeat to on or off, and you can control the repeat range.

In song mode, select the song whose settings you want to change, and press the [EDIT] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "REPEAT" on the display.

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Song repeat playback setting

●

Setting the quantize value

Transpose value

●

Transposing an entire song

Editing Song Settings

The entire data of the RT-323 can be saved (stored) on a formatted SmartMedia card as a file.

Insert a formatted SmartMedia card into the [DATA CARD] slot on the side panel of the RT-323.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up the indication "CARD?" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up the indication "SAVE" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key.

To give a name to the file to be saved, use the [ ]/[ ] keys to move the underline, and use the [VALUE] dial to change the character.

The following characters can be used.

Letters: A - Z Numerals: 0 - 9 Symbols:

! # $ % ' _ [ ] ^ - { }

On the same SmartMedia card, there cannot be duplicate file names.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication "SURE?" appears on the display. If a file with the same name already exists on the SmartMedia card, the indication "Over Wr?" appears on the display.

To carry out the save process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key.

When data saving is complete, the indication "Done" appears on the display. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [EXIT] key several times.

• While the SmartMedia card is being accessed, the symbol shown at right appears on the display. While this symbol is shown, never remove the SmartMedia card or turn off the unit. Otherwise the data may be destroyed.

Underline

Saving Data on the SmartMedia Card

Application Guide [SmartMedia]

This section describes various uses of the SmartMedia card facility.

Before a SmartMedia card can be used for saving and loading data, it must be formatted (initialized) as follows.

The formatting process erases any data already present on the SmartMedia card. These data cannot be restored.

Insert the SmartMedia card into the [DATA CARD] slot on the side panel of the RT-

323.

For information on how to insert the SmartMedia card, see page 5.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "CARD?" on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "FORMAT" on the display.

If the indication "NOCARD" appears, the SmartMedia card is not recognized. Make sure that the SmartMedia card is inserted properly in the [DATA CARD] slot and that the metal section of the card is not dirty.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication "SURE?" appears on the display.

To execute the formatting process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key.

When formatting is completed, the indication "Done" appears on the display. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [EXIT] key.

Execute

Cancel

Formatting a SmartMedia Card

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "CARD?" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up the indication "IMPORT" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the file from which you want to import data, and press the [ENTER] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the type of data you want to import, and press the [ENTER] key.

• KIT: Specified user drum kit

• PTN: Specified user pattern

• SONG: Specified song

• GLOBAL: General RT-323 settings

If you have selected KIT/PTN/SONG as data to import, proceed to the next step.

• KIT was selected

(1) Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the number of the user drum kit to use as import source, and

press the [ENTER] key.

(2) Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the number of the user drum kit to use as import target.

• PTN was selected

(1) Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the number of the user pattern to use as import source, and

press the [ENTER] key.

(2) Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the number of the user pattern to use as import target.

Import target user drum kitImport source user drum kit

Data type to import

Import source file

Application Guide [SmartMedia]

• If the indication "CARDFULL" appears while saving data, there is not enough free space on the SmartMedia card. Delete unnecessary data first ( → p. 78).

To load saved data from the SmartMedia card into the RT-323, proceed as follows.

Insert the SmartMedia card with the saved data into the [DATA CARD] slot on the side panel of the RT-323.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "CARD?" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up the indication "LOAD", and press the [ENTER] key.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the file with the data you want to load, and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication "SURE?" appears on the display.

If the indication "ERROR" appears, the SmartMedia card is defective or the data are damaged. Try formatting the card again.

To carry out the loading process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key.

When data loading is complete, the indication "Done" appears on the display. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [EXIT] key several times.

From any file stored on a SmartMedia card, you can load partial data such as song information, user pattern information, user drum kit information, etc.

Insert a SmartMedia card containing RT-323 data into the [DATA CARD] slot on the side panel.

Partial Import of Data from a SmartMedia Card

File name

Loading Data from the SmartMedia Card

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the file to be deleted, and press the [ENTER] key.

To carry out the delete process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key.

When data deleting is complete, the indication "Done" appears on the display. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [EXIT] key several times.

The RT-323 is compatible with pattern data of the ZOOM Palmtop Studio PS-02. This section explains how you can import data saved on a SmartMedia card with the PS-02, and how you can export RT-323 data to the PS-02.

You can read in PS-02 pattern data stored on a SmartMedia card into the RT-323 as user pattern data. It is also possible to edit the pattern with the RT-323 and then write it back to the PS-02 SmartMedia card.

Insert a PS-02 start-up SmartMedia card into the [DATA CARD] slot on the side panel of the RT-323.

When you edit pattern data on the RT-323 and then write the data back to the PS-02 SmartMedia card, the original data will be overwritten. If you want to keep the original pattern of the PS-02, create a backup of the PS-02 SmartMedia card first. (For details, refer to the PS-02 Operation Manual.)

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "PS-02?" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up the indication "IMPORT" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

You now can select a pattern to import from the PS-02 SmartMedia card.

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Reading a PS-02 pattern into the RT-323 (pattern import)

Import/Export of PS-02 SmartMedia Data

File to delete

Application Guide [SmartMedia]

• SONG was selected

(1) Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the number of the song to use as import source, and press the

[ENTER] key.

(2) Use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the number of the song to use as import target.

If the song selected as import source contains user patterns, the respective user patterns will also be imported automatically, and empty user patterns are assigned as import target. (If there are no empty user patterns, allocation will be made sequentially, starting from user pattern number U00.)

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication "SURE?" appears on the display.

To carry out the import process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key.

When data importing is complete, the indication "Done" appears on the display. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [EXIT] key several times.

Files saved on the SmartMedia card can be selectively deleted. If there is not enough space on the card to save new data, you can delete data that is no longer needed.

Insert a SmartMedia card containing RT-323 data into the [DATA CARD] slot on the side panel.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "CARD?" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "DELETE" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

Deleting Data From the SmartMedia Card

Import target songImport source song

Import target user patternImport source user pattern

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "PS-02?" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up "EXPORT" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

A PS-02 pattern on the SmartMedia card is shown as export target.

When there is an export-enabled pattern in the RT-323, the pattern number is shown.

When writing an edited pattern to the SmartMedia card, the data of the original pattern number on the card will be overwritten.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the PS-02 pattern to export to.

The RT-323 user pattern to export from is shown.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the RT-323 pattern to export from.

To carry out the export process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key.

When data exporting is complete, the indication "Done" appears on the display. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [EXIT] key several times. If you start up the PS-02 with that card, the exported pattern will be usable in the same way as an internal pattern.

• The selected user pattern is exported with the contents of drum B track merged onto the drum A track.

• The maximum number of simultaneous sounds that the PS-02 can produce is four drum voices and one bass voice. If a pattern that exceeds these numbers is exported, correct playback with the PS-02 will not be possible.

RT-323 pattern number

PS-02 pattern name

PS-02 pattern number

Application Guide [SmartMedia]

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern, and press the [ENTER] key.

The target user pattern number is shown on the display.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the target user pattern in the RT-

323.

To carry out the import process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key.

When data read-in is complete, the indication "Done" appears on the display. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [EXIT] key several times.

The imported pattern can be edited in the same way as a normal pattern, using edit mode.

• When changing the sound (drum kit/bass program) of pattern data imported to the RT323, select only PS-02 compatible sounds. (For details, see the list at the end of this documentation.) If you select RT-323 specific drum kit/bass program sounds and export the data to the PS-02, normal playback may not be possible.

• Do not change the names of patterns imported to the RT-323. Otherwise the pattern name may not display correctly after the pattern is exported again to the PS-02.

• The bass line included in PS-02 pattern data is imported with the "C" root (no transposition) and "NON" chord (no transformation) setting.

• When editing the bass track of an imported pattern on the RT-323, note that entering a phrase with a different root or chord type may result in improper playback when the data are exported again to the PS-02.

After editing pattern data imported from the PS-02 to the RT-323, you can write the data to the PS02 SmartMedia card again. This lets you then use the pattern data in the PS-02.

Insert a PS-02 start-up SmartMedia card into the [DATA CARD] slot on the side panel of the RT-323.

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Writing a RT-323 pattern to a PS-02 SmartMedia card

(pattern export)

RT-323 pattern name

RT-323 pattern number

PS-02 pattern name

PS-02 pattern number

Press the [PATTERN] key to return to pattern mode.

Operate the FP01/FP02 while hitting the pad.

The effect of moving the pedal is the same as when operating the JAM slider.

When you connect the separately available foot switch (FS01) to one of the the [CONTROL IN] jacks on the RT-323, you can control a specific pad with the foot switch or control start/stop of song and pattern playback.

Connect the FS01 to the [CONTROL IN] jack on the rear panel.

For information on connections, see page 6.

You can connect the FS01 to the [CONTROL IN 1] or the [CONTROL IN 2] jack. The two jacks have the same function.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "CTRLIN" on the display.

Push the FS01.

The RT-323 detects the FS01, and the parameter that is controlled by the foot pedal is shown on the display.

Number of [CONTROL IN] jack where FS01 is connected

Function assigned

to FS01

FS01

Controlling the RT-323 With a Foot Switch (FS01)

FP01

Application Guide [Remote Control]

This section describes how to use the [CONTROL IN] jack in conjunction with an optional foot pedal or foot switch, to perform remote control of the RT-323.

When you connect the separately available foot pedal (FP01/FP02) to one of the [CONTROL IN] jacks on the RT-323, you can use the FP01/FP02 instead of the JAM slider to adjust parameters such as pitch or sound change of the currently operated pad.

Connect the FP01/FP02 to the [CONTROL IN] jack on the rear panel.

For information on connections, see page 6.

You can connect the FP01/FP02 to the [CONTROL IN 1] or the [CONTROL IN 2] jack. The two jacks have the same function.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "CTRLIN" on the display.

Operate the FP01/FP02.

The RT-323 detects the FP01/FP02, and the parameter that is controlled by the foot pedal is shown on the display.

Use the [JAM FUNCTION] key to select the parameter to be controlled with the pedal.

The available settings are "PITCH", "VOLUME", "PAN" (panning), and "SOUND CHANGE" (pad sound switching).

Number of [CONTROL IN] jack where FP01/FP02 is connected

Assigned parameter

FP01

Controlling the RT-323 With a Foot Pedal (FP01/FP02)

Application Guide [MIDI]

This section describes the various MIDI related settings of the RT-323 and gives information on MIDI track operation.

The RT-323 incorporates the following MIDI functions.

● Send/receive note information

MIDI note information can be sent out when hitting the pads, and note information can be received to operate the drum kit and bass program of the RT-323 from an external component.

● Send/receive control change information

Control change information triggered by JAM slider operation can be sent out. Control change information can be received to obtain the same effect as when operating the JAM slider, for adjusting the track volume or pitch.

● Send/receive program change information

Program change information triggered by switching the drum kit/bass program can be sent out. Program change information can be received to switch the drum kit/bass program from an external component.

● Send/receive MIDI sync messages

MIDI sync messages such as MIDI clock, start, stop, etc. can be sent and received, to synchronize operation of the RT-323 to an external component such as a MIDI sequencer or rhythm machine.

● Save internal data as bulk dump

Internal RT-323 data and setting information can be sent out as MIDI messages and stored on an external component such as a MIDI sequencer. By sending these data back to the RT323, a previous condition can be restored at any time.

● Recording playing information on a MIDI track

The RT-323 incorporates a MIDI track which allows recording of MIDI messages in real time. This is useful for example to record a MIDI sequencer in conjunction with song accompaniment.

The basic steps for changing MIDI settings are similar for all MIDI items. Proceed as follows.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to call up the indication "MIDI?" on the display.

●

Basic steps

Changing the MIDI Setting

Available MIDI Functions

Application Guide [Remote Control]

While holding down the FS01, press the key or pad that you want to control.

The function controlled by the FS01 will be assigned depending on which key or pad was operated when holding down the FS01. The available choices and the required operations are listed below.

Press the [PATTERN] key/[SONG] key, to return to pattern mode/song mode.

Operate the FS01.

The FS01 performs the function set in step 4 (activating the sound of a pad or performing start/stop remote control.

Push FS01

RT-323 operation

Function

Display

Push one of pads 1 - 13

Push two different pads twice

Push [■] key

Push [ ] key

Push [DRUM A]/[DRUM B]/ [BASS] key

Push [TEMPO] key

Push [REPEAT] key

In pattern mode, pushing FS01 produces sound from that pad.

In pattern mode/song mode, pushing FS01 switches through [Start play] → [Stop] → [Start play from beginning]

In pattern mode/song mode, pushing FS01 switches through [Start play] →[Pause] → [Start play from pause position]

In pattern mode/song mode, pushing FS01 switches specified track muting on/off

In pattern mode/song mode, two subsequent pushed of FS01 specify the tempo (tap tempo input)

In pattern mode, pushing a pad while depressing FS01 produces sound from that pad continuously

The sound of the first pad can be switched with the FS01. When the FS01 is pressed, the sound of the first pad is heard. When you release the foot switch, the sound of the second pad is heard. (For example, you could use the FS01 to toggle between the sound of an open and closed hi-hat.)

(xx = pad number)

PADxx➝yy (xx,yy = pad number)

START

CONTINUE

MUTE xxx (xxx = DrA, DrB, Bas)

TAP

REPEAT

FS01

Determines whether the RT-323 sends control change information. While the indication "CTRL" is shown on the display, use the

[▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select "ON" (send enabled;

default setting) or "OFF" (send disabled).

When control change send is enabled, operating the JAM slider causes control change information to be output from the [MIDI OUT] jack.

Control change receive is always On. Even if this setting is Off, control change messages sent to the [MIDI IN] jack from external equipment can be used to achieve the same effect as moving the JAM slider, or to adjust volume and pitch for a specific track. (For details on control change messages recognized by the RT-323, see the list at the end of this manual.)

Determines whether the RT-323 sends program change information. While the indication "PRG" is shown on the display, use the

[▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select "ON" (send enabled;

default setting) or "OFF" (send disabled).

When program change send is enabled, switching the drum kit/bass program at the RT-323 causes program change information to be output from the [MIDI OUT] jack.

• Program change receive is always On. Even if this setting is Off, program change messages sent to the [MIDI IN] jack from external equipment can be used to switch the sound (drum kit/bass program) for a specific track.

• In the factory default condition, a separate program change number is assigned to each drum kit/bass program. The program change number assignment can be changed if desired ( → p. 89).

Determines whether the RT-323 sends and receives MIDI sync messages. While the indication "SYNC" is shown on the display, use the

[▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select one of the

following settings.

• INT: When the RT-323 carries out playback, MIDI sync messages are sent (default setting).

This allows for example playing a MIDI sequencer in sync with the tempo of the RT-323.

●

Enable/disable MIDI send/receive of sync messages (SYNC)

Current setting

●

Enable/disable program change information send (PRG)

Current setting

●

Enable/disable control change information send (CTRL)

Application Guide [MIDI]

Press the [ENTER] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the setting item.

MIDIch: Set MIDI send/receive channel for drum A/drum B/bass separately. CTRL: Enable/disable control change information send. PRG: Enable/disable program change information send. SYNC: Enable/disable MIDI send/receive of sync messages (MIDI clock etc.). MIDI TR: Enable/disable output of data stored on MIDI track. MIDI PC DRUM: Assign program change number to drum kit (00 - 127). MIDI PC BAS: Assign program change number to bass program (00 - 54).

When the desired item is shown, use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial and other controls to make the setting.

For detailed information on operation, see the sections on the various items.

When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the condition of step 1. To return to pattern/song mode, press the [PATTERN]/[SONG] key.

This allows you to set the MIDI send/receive channel for the drum A, drum B, and bass tracks. While the indication "MIDIch" is shown on the display, use the [▲]/[▼] keys to select the track for which to set the MIDI channel. Then use the [VALUE] dial to select one of the following settings.

• 1 - 16: MIDI channel 1 - 16 (Default setting: DRUM A = 10, DRUM B = 11,

BASS = 9)

• OFF: Send/receive off

MIDI messages such as note information, control change information, and program change information will be sent and received in this channel.

SettingTrack

●

Set MIDI send/receive channel for each track (MIDIch)

Currently selected

item

This item allows you to change the default program change numbers allocated to the drum kits. While the indication "MIDI PC DRUM" is shown, press the [ENTER] key, and use the [VALUE] dial to specify the drum kit number (00 - 127). Then use the

[▲]/[▼] keys to set the program

change number (001 - 128).

When you have made the required settings, press the [EXIT] key.

For details on factory default settings, see the list at the end of this manual.

This item allows you to change the default program change numbers allocated to the bass programs. While the indication "MIDI PC BASS" is shown, press the [ENTER] key, and use the [VALUE] dial to specify the bass program number (00 - 54). Then use the

[▲]/[▼] keys to set the program

change number (001 - 128).

When you have made the required settings, press the [EXIT] key.

For details on factory default settings, see the list at the end of this manual.

Bass program number

Program change number

●

Assign program change number to bass program (PC BASS)

Drum kit number

Program change number

●

Assign program change number to drum kit (PC DRUM)

Application Guide [MIDI]

• MIDI: When MIDI sync messages are received from an external component, the RT-323

functions accordingly. This allows for example operating the RT-323 in sync with the tempo of an external MIDI sequencer.

Note that if the "MIDI" setting is selected, the RT-323 will not perform pattern or song playback unless MIDI sync messages are received.

This setting controls the output of data stored on the MIDI track via the [MIDI OUT] jack. (For information about the MIDI track, see page 91). While the indication "MIDI TR" is shown on the display, use the

[▲]/[▼] keys to select one of the following settings.

NO OUT: Data stored on MIDI track are not output via [MIDI OUT] jack or internal sound source (default setting).

OUT: Data stored on MIDI track are sent only to [MIDI OUT] jack.

EX OUT: Among data stored on MIDI track, those matching the MIDI channel of internal

sound source are sent to internal sound source, and other data are sent to [MIDI OUT] jack.

When "THRU" or "EX THRU" is selected, no MIDI messages for hitting pads or playing patterns are output via the [MIDI OUT] jack.

Sound source

MIDI track

Song track

Ch 9

Ch 10 Ch 11

Ch 1 – 8, 12 – 16

Ch 9 – 11

MIDI OUT

Pattern Pattern Pattern

Sound source

MIDI track

Song track

Ch 1 – 16

MIDI OUT

Ch 9

Ch 10 Ch 11

Pattern Pattern Pattern

MIDI track

Ch 1 – 16

MIDI OUT

Ch 9

Ch 10

Sound source

Ch 11

Song track

Pattern Pattern Pattern

Current setting

●

Enable/disable output of data stored on MIDI track (MIDI TR)

Current setting

The RT-323 incorporates a MIDI track that can record MIDI messages such as output for example by an external MIDI keyboard in real time. You can record and play such data in conjunction with an existing song. The following types of MIDI messages can be recorded.

• Note data (note on/off, velocity)

• Pitch bend

• Program change

• Control change

• Polyphonic key player

• Channel pressure

When messages are recorded and played, their original MIDI channel (1 - 16) assignment does not change.

Note that you cannot record on a send/receive channel set to the drum A/drum B/bass track. To record on such a MIDI channel, set the send/receive channel for the respective track to OFF (➝ p. 86).

This section explains the steps for MIDI track recording, using the example of recording a MIDI synthesizer performance on the MIDI track.

Connect the RT-323 and MIDI synthesizer as shown in the illustration.

The MIDI messages input to the [MIDI IN] jack of the RT-323 are not sent through to the [MIDI OUT] jack. Therefore you must set the MIDI synthesizer to "Local = On".

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the "MIDI TR" item to enable the MIDI track output. (For setting information, see page 88.)

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI synthesizer

RT-323

[MIDI IN] jack[MIDI OUT] jack

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MIDI track recording

MIDI Track Operation

Application Guide [MIDI]

The internal data of the RT-323 including all setting information can be converted to MIDI messages and output via the [MIDI OUT] jack (bulk dump). This function allows you to store all RT-323 settings or only selected data on an external component such as a MIDI sequencer.

Before starting the bulk dump operation, make sure that the [MIDI OUT] jack of the RT-323 is connected to the MIDI IN jack of the other component.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "MIDI?". Then press the [ENTER] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "DUMP" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the bulk dump type from the following, then press the [ENTER] key.

• SEQUENCE: User pattern and song data

• SYSTEM: Global RT-323 settings

• ALL KITS: All user drum kits

Press the [ENTER] key.

The confirmation message "SURE?" appears on the display. Make sure that the external MIDI component is ready to record MIDI messages.

To carry out the bulk dump process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key.

While bulk dump is being carried out, the indication "TX" is shown.

When bulk dump is completed, press the [EXIT] key.

The unit returns to the condition of step 1.

To restore the condition of the RT-323 using set data stored on an external MIDI component, connect the MIDI OUT jack of the external component to the [MIDI IN] jack of the RT-323, and send the data while the RT-323 is in the stop condition. (No special steps are required at the RT- 323.)

When setting data are sent from an external MIDI component to the RT-323, all data in the RT-323 are overwritten. Take care not to accidentally patterns or songs that you wish to keep.

Bulk dump data type

Saving RT-323 Internal Data on MIDI Equipment

Application Guide [Other Functions]

This section describes how to use the metronome, how to return the RT-323 to the factory default condition, and other auxiliary functions.

You can adjust the volume of the metronome sound heard when performing pattern real-time input.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "CLICK" on the display.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the metronome volume (1 - 15).

The factory default setting is 10.

When the setting is complete, return to the pattern/song mode by pressing the [PATTERN]/[SONG] key.

When the RT-323 is in the default condition, the metronome counts down the time before the start of real-time input (precount) for 1 measure. The number of measures can be changed, and precount can also be turned off.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "COUNT" on the display.

Use the [▲]/[▼] keys or the [VALUE] key to select one of the following settings.

OFF: Precount is off. Recording starts immediately when activated.

Precount setting

●

Setting the precount

Metronome volume

●

Adjusting the metronome volume

Metronome Operation

Application Guide [MIDI]

Set the RT-323 to song mode and select a song.

You can also select an empty song where no pattern information is recorded, and record MIDI messages on the MIDI track. Later, you may add pattern information to such a song for which only the MIDI track is recorded.

Hold down the [SONG TRACK] key for at least 1 second.

The [SONG TRACK] key lights up and the MIDI track is ready for recording. The procedure for MIDI track recording, stop, and playback is the same as for the song track. For details, see page 69.

When the MIDI track is in the recording mode, hitting the pads will not produce sound.

• The MIDI track is always recorded without quantize (minimum note unit = 1 tick).

• When you record on the MIDI track again, previous data are not erased. Instead,

overdubbing of MIDI data occurs. If the MIDI synthesizer supports multi-timbre, changing the MIDI channel and sending a different timbre allows you to create sound overlays.

To delete the MIDI track data, hold down the [ERASE] key and press the [SONG TRACK] key and then the [ENTER] key.

When you press the [SONG TRACK] key while holding down the [ERASE] key, the indication "ERASE MIDI?" appears on the display. When you press the [ENTER] key in this condition, all data on the MIDI track are erased.

To terminate the MIDI track recording condition, press the [SONG TRACK] key.

The [SONG TRACK] key light goes out. The MIDI track will still be played together with song playback also in this condition.

• The data recorded on the MIDI track are stored as part of the song data in the RT-323.

• The MIDI track can hold up to 999 measures, regardless of the length of the currently

selected song.

• If the duration of the contents of the MIDI track is longer than the duration of the song, the end point of the MIDI track will become the new end point of the song. In this case, the last pattern entered for the song is repeated until the new end point.

Press for 1 second

Troubleshooting

Check the following items first if there seems to be a problem with the RT-323.

■ Power does not come on

• Check that the correct AC adapter or batteries are used.

■ No sound or very low volume

• Is RT-323 connected correctly to playback system?

• Is volume of RT-323 set to a suitable position?

■ No sound or very low volume when hitting pad

• Press the [UTILITY] key to call up the "SENS" item and try changing the setting to an option other than "SOFT" or "EX HARD".

■ The indication "FULL" appears and no user pattern/song can be recorded

• There is not enough free memory in the RT-323. Delete unneeded user patterns or songs.

■ Song/pattern playback does not start when [ ] key is pressed

• Press the [UTILITY] key to call up the "SYNC" item, and verify that the setting is "INT".

■ JAM slider has no effect

• In song mode, operating the JAM slider has no effect. Switch to pattern mode or groove play mode.

■ No MIDI data supplied from [MIDI OUT] jack

• Press the [UTILITY] key to call up the "MIDI TR" item, and verify that the setting is "NO OUT".

• Press the [UTILITY] key to call up the items "CTRL" and "PRG", and verify that the setting is "ON".

■ FP01/FS01 has no effect

• The FP01/FS01 function may not be correctly assigned. To assign a function, be sure to push down the FS01 (or operate the FP01).

■ Data cannot be stored on SmartMedia card

• SmartMedia card is not formatted. Before a new card can be used, it must be formatted in the RT323 ( → p. 74).

• If the indication "NOCARD" is shown, the SmartMedia card is not recognized. Verify that the card is correctly inserted in the [DATA CARD] slot.

• If the indication "WRITE PROTECT" is shown, the SmartMedia card is write-protected. Remove the write-protect tab or use another card.

• If the indication "CARD FULL" is shown, the SmartMedia card does not have enough free space. Delete unneeded files ( → p. 78) or use another card.

Application Guide [Other Functions]

1: A precount of 1 measure is carried out before recording starts (default setting). 2: A precount of 2 measures is carried out before recording starts. PAD: Precount is off. Recording starts immediately when a pad is hit.

To terminate the setting and return to pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key.

You can check the remaining memory capacity of the RT-323.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "MEMORY" on the display.

The current amount of free memory in the RT-323 is shown. This display is for information only, it cannot be changed.

To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [PATTERN]/[SONG] key.

This section shows how to initialize the RT-323. This will return all data and settings to the factory default condition.

Hold down the [●REC] key while turning power to the RT-323 on.

The following indication appears on the display, and initialization is carried out automatically.

When initialization is performed, the RT-323 will restart.

Use this function with care. Initialization will clear all user pattern and song information that you have created.

●

Returning the unit to the factory default settings

Remaining memory

●

Checking the memory free amount

Other Special Functions

Reference

Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz D/A Conversion: 24-bit, 8-times oversamoling Maximum Polyphony: 30 voices Resolution: 96 PPQN Tempo: 40.0 to 250.0 BPM Maximum Notes: 40,000 Drum Sounds: 377 Bass Programs: 55 Drum Kits: 128 (Preset: 64 User: 64) Rhythm Patterns: 500 (Preset: 400 User: 100) Songs: 100

Pads: 13 pad (with velocity sensor)

Display: 640-segment custom LCD

Connectors for external equipment

Control: FP-01, FP-02/FS-01 input x 2 MIDI: IN, OUT

Inputs/Outputs

LINE IN: Mono, Standard phone jack, analog mix

Input impedance 10 kilohms Rated input level -10dBm

OUTPUT: Line Out (L/MONO) Standard phone jack

Line Out (R) Standard phone jack

SUB Out 1 Standard phone jack

SUB Out 2 Standard phone jack Output impedance 1 kilohm max. Rated output level -10dBm

Phones: Mini phone jack

50mW ( 32 ohms load)

Data card

SmartMedia: SSFDC 4 MB - 128 MB, 3.3 V

Dimensions: 265 (W) x 175 (D) x 55 (H)

Weight: 870 g Power Requirements: 9 V DC, 300mA (from AC adapter AD- 0006)

Batteries :IEC R6 (size AA) x 6;

continuous operation 7 hours minimum

Supplied accessories: Instruction Manual

AC adapter

RT-323 Specifications

BASIC KITS

LIVE ROCK

STUDIO DRUMS

STANDARD KIT

FUNK TRAP

EPIC ROCK

BALLAD SET

DANCE KIT

RAP/HIPHOP

TECHNO BEAT

GENERAL DRUMS

PERCUSSION/ SFX

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63

2 3 4 5 6 7

9 10 11

0 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 45 46

8 32

1 47 16 40 49 25 24 50 51 52 53 54 48 55 63 57 58 59 60 61 62 56

LiveRock StudioDr Standard FunkTrap EpicRock Ballad Dance Hiphop Techno Drum#9 GenePerc EnhPower Dist Live 1 Live 2 Live 3 Studio1 Studio2 Studio3 Standrd1 Standrd2 Standrd3 Funk 1 Funk 2 Funk 3 Epic 1 Epic 2 Epic 3 Ballad 1 Ballad 2 Ballad 3 Dance 1 Dance 2 Dance 3 HipHop 1 HipHop 2 HipHop 3 Techno 1 Techno 2 Techno 3 General1 General2 General3 General4 General5 General6 General7 General8 General9 DrumSkin Indian Gamelan Clk&Stk SnglPerc Orchestr Cymbals LoPercus HiPercus VariPer1 VariPer2 VariPer3 VariPer4 VariPer5 SFX Kit

Live Rock Studio Drums Standard Kit Funk Trap Epic Rock Ballad Set Dance Kit Rap/Hiphop Techno Beat Drum#9 General Percussion Enhanced Power DISTORTION Live Rock 1 Live Rock 2 Live Rock 3 Studio Drums 1 Studio Drums 2 Studio Drums 3 Standard Kit 1 Standard Kit 2 Standard Kit 3 Funk Trap 1 Funk Trap 2 Funk Trap 3 Epic Rock 1 Epic Rock 2 Epic Rock 3 Ballad Set 1 Ballad Set 2 Ballad Set 3 Dance Kit 1 Dance Kit 2 Dance Kit 3 Rap/Hiphop 1 Rap/Hiphop 2 Rap/Hiphop 3 TechnoBeat 1 TechnoBeat 2 TechnoBeat 3 General Kit 1 General Kit 2 General Kit 3 General Kit 4 General Kit 5 General Kit 6 General Kit 7 General Kit 8 General Kit 9 DRUM SKINS Indian Percussion Agogo Gamelan Clicks and Sticks Single Percussion Orchestral Set CymbalSet Lo Percussion Hi Percussion Various Percussion 1 Various Percussion 2 Various Percussion 3 Various Percussion 4 Various Percussion 5 SFX Kit

PRESET KIT

Drum Kit List

No. PC# Display Kit name

* The PC# can be changed as required.

No. PC# Display Kit name

* In the factory default condition, user kits 64 - 115 contain LiveRock.

* User kits 116 - 127 are PS-02 compatible kits.

115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127

PsStndrd PsRock PsJazz PsAnalg1 PsPower PsFunk1 PsScrtch PsAnalg2 PsDist PsElectr PsBrush PsFunk2

PS-02 STANDARD PS-02 ROCK PS-02 JAZZ PS-02 ANALOG 1 PS-02 POWER PS-02 FUNK 1 PS-02 SCRATCH PS-02 ANALOG 2 PS-02 DISTORTION PS-02 ELECTRONIC PS-02 BRUSH PS-02 FUNK 2

USER KIT

Default Default

PS-02 COMPATIBLE

Reference

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54

0, 63, 118

1, 34, 64, 119

2, 65, 120 3, 66, 121

4, 67,122 5, 32, 123 6, 69, 124

7, 38, 70

8, 39, 71 126

9, 72, 127 10, 37, 73

11, 74 12, 75

13, 35, 76

14, 77 15, 78 16, 79 17, 80 18, 81 19, 82 20, 83 21, 84 22, 85 23, 86 24, 87 25, 88 26, 89 27, 90 28, 91 29, 92 30, 93 31, 94 40, 95 41, 96 42, 97 43, 98

44, 99 45, 100 46, 101 47, 102 48, 103 49, 104 50, 105 51, 106

33, 52, 107 36, 53, 108

54, 109 55, 110 56, 111 57, 112 58, 113 59, 114 60, 115 61, 116 62, 117

LiveBass StudioBS EpicBass FunkBass BalladBS AcostcBS ModernBS Synth BS TechnoBS BigBtmBS SubSlpBS DigiAcBS BSHrmnic No Frets Aco Jazz DigiPick TechAnlg Tabla BS TightAna Analog5# TempleTN QuadraBS AnaTouch Pick Aco BassDive AnaOctav SynTomBS Lo Sine DigiSlap TmbaTone CongKeys PowTom BS BecmngBS HrmnicBS BassHarm PickFunk PickJazz PickTech Aco Tech PowerFnk PopsPull EpicJam1 TrblJam2 WoodBass JazzBass FunkPops FunkPull PickBass AnalogBS DigiBass Saw Wave Square Hi Sine Drive BS FuzzBass

Live Bass Studio Bass Epic Bass Funk Bass Ballad Bass Acoustic Bass Modern Bass Synth Bass Techno Bass Big Bottom Bass SubSlap Bass Digital Acoustic Bass Harmonics No Frets Acoustic Jazz Digital Pick TechnoAnalog Tabla Bass Tones Tight Analog Analog Fifths Temple Tones Quadra Bass Analog Touch Picked Acoustic Bass Dive AnalogOctaves SynthTom Bass Lo Sine Digi Slap Bass Tumba Tones Conga Keys Power Tom Bass Becoming Bass Harmonics Bass Bass with Harmonics Picked Funk Bass Picked Jazz Picked Techno Acoustic Techno Power Funk Pops/Pull Split Epic Bass Jam/1 Tribal Bass Jam/2 Wooden Bass Jazz Bass Funk Pops FunkPulls Picked Bass Analog Bass Digi Bass Saw Wave Square Wave Hi Sine Drive Bass Fuzz Bass

Bass Program List

No. PC#

Display

Program name

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62

HvyKick TightKic DistKick ScrchKic Live K11 Live K12 Live K13 Live K14 StdioK11 StdioK12 StdioK13 StdioK14 StnddK11 StnddK12 StnddK13 StnddK14 StnddK21 Funk K11 Funk K12 Funk K13 Funk K14 Epic K11 Epic K12 Epic K13 Epic K14 Epic K21 Blld K11 Blld K12 Blld K13 Blld K14 Blld K21 Blld K22 DanceK11 DanceK12 DanceK13 DanceK14 Hip K11 Hip K12 Hip K13 Hip K14 Hip K21 Tec K11 Tec K12 Tec K13 Tec K21 Gene K11 Gene K12 Gene K13 Gene K14 Gene K15 Gene K16 Gene K17 Gene K18 Gene K21 Gene k22 Gene K23 OrchKick RoomSnar TightSnr HvySnare DistSnar ScrchSnr Live S11

Heavy Kick Tight Kick Dist Kick Scratch Kick Live Kick 11 Live Kick 12 Live Kick 13 Live Kick 14 Studio Kick 11 Studio Kick 12 Studio Kick 13 Studio Kick 14 Standard Kick 11 Standard Kick 12 Standard Kick 13 Standard Kick 14 Standard Kick 21 Funk Kick 11 Funk Kick 12 Funk Kick 13 Funk Kick 14 Epic Kick 11 Epic Kick 12 Epic Kick 13 Epic Kick 14 Epic Kick 21 Ballad Kick 11 Ballad Kick 12 Ballad Kick 13 Ballad Kick 14 Ballad Kick 21 Ballad Kick 22 Dance Kick 11 Dance Kick 12 Dance Kick 13 Dance Kick 14 HipHop Kick 11 HipHop Kick 12 HipHop Kick 13 HipHop Kick 14 HipHop Kick 21 Techno Kick 11 Techno Kick 12 Techno Kick 13 Techno Kick 21 General Kick 11 General Kick 12 General Kick 13 General Kick 14 General Kick 15 General Kick 16 General Kick 17 General Kick 18 General Kick 21 General Kick 22 General Kick 23 Orchestra Kick Room Snare Tight Snare Heavy Snare Dist Snare Scratch Snare Live Snare 11

Instrument List

No.

Display Instrument name Display Instrument name

63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98

99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125

Live S12 Live S13 Live S14 Live S21 StdioS11 StdioS12 StdioS13 StdioS14 StdioS21 StdioS22 StnddS11 StnddS12 StnddS13 StnddS14 StnddS21 StnddS22 Funk S11 Funk S12 Funk S13 Funk S14 Epic S11 Epic S12 Epic S13 Epic S14 Epic S21 Blld S11 Blld S12 Blld S13 Blld S14 Blld S21 Blld S22 DanceS11 DanceS12 DanceS13 DanceS14 DanceS21 Hip S11 Hip S12 Hip S13 Hip S14 Tec S11 Tec S12 Tec S13 Tec S14 Gene S11 Gene S12 Gene S13 Gene S14 Gene S15 Gene S16 Gene S17 Gene S18 Gene S19 Gene S21 Gene S22 Gene S23 Gene S24 Gene S25 OrchSnar Live Tm1 Live Tm2 Live Tm3 StdioTm1

Live Snare 12 Live Snare 13 Live Snare 14 Live Snare 21 Studio Snare 11 Studio Snare 12 Studio Snare 13 Studio Snare 14 Studio Snare 21 Studio Snare 22 Standard Snare 11 Standard Snare 12 Standard Snare 13 Standard Snare 14 Standard Snare 21 Standard Snare 22 Funk Snare 11 Funk Snare 12 Funk Snare 13 Funk Snare 14 Epic Snare 11 Epic Snare 12 Epic Snare 13 Epic Snare 14 Epic Snare 21 Ballad Snare 11 Ballad Snare 12 Ballad Snare 13 Ballad Snare 14 Ballad Snare 21 Ballad Snare 22 Dance Snare 11 Dance Snare 12 Dance Snare 13 Dance Snare 14 Dance Snare 21 HipHop Snare 11 HipHop Snare 12 HipHop Snare 13 HipHop Snare 14 TechnoBeat Snare 11 TechnoBeat Snare 12 TechnoBeat Snare 13 TechnoBeat Snare 14 General Snare 11 General Snare 12 General Snare 13 General Snare 14 General Snare 15 General Snare 16 General Snare 17 General Snare 18 General Snare 19 General Snare 21 General Snare 22 General Snare 23 General Snare 24 General Snare 25 Orchestra Snare Live TOM 1 Live TOM 2 Live TOM 3 Studio TOM 1

No.

PAD1 PAD2 PAD3 PAD4 PAD5 PAD6 PAD7 PAD8 PAD9 PAD10 PAD11 PAD12 PAD13

KICK TOM1 SNARE TOM2 CLOSED HAT TOM3 OPEN HAT CRASH EXTRA 1 RIDE EXTRA 2 EXTRA CYMBAL EXTRA 3

36 50 38 47 42 43 46 49 37 51 39 53 56

35 48 40 45 44 41 54 57 70 59 52 55 58

61 64 60 62 68 63 67 66 71 65 72 69 73

PAD No

Drum PAD NOTE# List

PAD NAME BANK1 BANK2 BANK3

MIDI NOTE # List

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88

Note No INST No INST NAME

BASS

Programs

From note 0

BASS range

PAD BANK 1

PAD BANK 3

The highest note number that can be produced depends on the bass program. The PAD BANK 1 - 3 INST No, INST NAME depend on the kit.

The range of note numbers that can be produced by the pads of the RT-323 is 12 - 63.

DRUM KIT

349 290 358 359 275 318 321 329

74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87

HighQ

Slap Scratch1 Scratch2 ShortStk

SquarClk MetroClk

MtrBell

GuiroL1 Claves1

WoodBlkH WoodBlkL

CuicaHi CuicaLo MtTrangl OpTrangl Shaker1

JBell1

Belltre1

Castnet1

MtSurdo OpSurdo

Reference

101

Reference

100

126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188

StdioTm2 StdioTm3 StnddTm1 StnddTm2 StnddTm3 Funk Tm1 Funk Tm2 Funk Tm3 Epic Tm1 Epic Tm2 Epic Tm3 Blld Tm1 Blld Tm2 Blld Tm3 DanceTm1 DanceTm2 DanceTm3 Hip Tm1 Hip Tm2 Hip Tm3 Tec Tm1 Tec Tm2 Tec Tm3 GeneTm11 GeneTm12 GeneTm13 GeneTm21 GeneTm22 GeneTm23 GeneTm31 GeneTm32 GeneTm33 GeneTm41 GeneTm42 GeneTm43 GeneTm51 GeneTm52 GeneTm53 GeneTm61 GeneTm62 GeneTm63 GeneTm71 BrushTom Orch Tom DlyLivT1 DlyLivT2 DlyLivT3 DlyStuT1 DlyStuT2 DlyStuT3 DlyStdT1 DlyStdT2 DlyStdT3 DlyFnkT1 DlyFnkT2 DlyFnkT3 DlyEpcT1 DlyEpcT2 DlyEpcT3 DlyBldT1 DlyBldT2 DlyBldT3 DlyDncT1

Studio TOM 2 Studio TOM 3 Standard TOM 1 Standard TOM 2 Standard TOM 3 Funk TOM 1 Funk TOM 2 Funk TOM 3 Epic TOM 1 Epic TOM 2 Epic TOM 3 Ballad TOM 1 Ballad TOM 2 Ballad TOM 3 Dance TOM 1 Dance TOM 2 Dance TOM 3 HipHop TOM 1 HipHop TOM 2 HipHop TOM 3 TechnoBeat TOM 1 TechnoBeat TOM 2 TechnoBeat TOM 3 Genaral TOM 11 Genaral TOM 12 Genaral TOM 13 Genaral TOM 21 Genaral TOM 22 Genaral TOM 23 Genaral TOM 31 Genaral TOM 32 Genaral TOM 33 Genaral TOM 41 Genaral TOM 42 Genaral TOM 43 Genaral TOM 51 Genaral TOM 52 Genaral TOM 53 Genaral TOM 61 Genaral TOM 62 Genaral TOM 63 Genaral TOM 71 Brush TOM Orchestra Tom Delayed Live TOM 1 Delayed Live TOM 2 Delayed Live TOM 3 Delayed Studio TOM 1 Delayed Studio TOM 2 Delayed Studio TOM 3 Delayed Standard TOM 1 Delayed Standard TOM 2 Delayed Standard TOM 3 Delayed Funk TOM 1 Delayed Funk TOM 2 Delayed Funk TOM 3 Delayed Epic TOM 1 Delayed Epic TOM 2 Delayed Epic TOM 3 Delayed Ballad TOM 1 Delayed Ballad TOM 2 Delayed Ballad TOM 3 Delayed Dance TOM 1

No.

189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251

DlyDncT2 DlyDncT3 DlyHipT1 DlyHipT2 DlyHipT3 DlyTecT1 DlyTecT2 DlyTecT3 Lrg CHH LrgHfOHH EpicC-HH LiveC-HH Live PHH Live OHH StnddCHH StnddOHH SmallCHH SmallOHH Hip CHH Hip OHH Tec CHH Tec OHH Gane CHH Gane OHH DanceCHH DanceOHH RmHedCHH RmRimCHH RoomOHH GenHfOHH Gene PHH DancePHH LargCrsh SmlCrsh1 SmlCrsh2 SmlCrsh3 HipCrash EleCrsh1 EleCrsh2 GaneCrsh ChinsCym RideCym1 RideCym2 RidBell1 RidBell2 LiveSpls GenSpls1 GenSpls2 TecSplsh HiBongo LowBongo BongoVb1 BongoVb2 MtHiCong OpHiCong LowConga LivCong1 loosCng1 loosCng2 LivCong2 Doumbek 1 Doumbek 2 Doumbek 3

Delayed Dance TOM 2 Delayed Dance TOM 3 Delayed HipHop TOM 1 Delayed HipHop TOM 2 Delayed HipHop TOM 3 Delayed TechnoBeat TOM 1 Delayed TechnoBeat TOM 2 Delayed TechnoBeat TOM 3 Large Close HiHat Large Half Open HiHat Epric Close HiHat Live Close HiHat Live Pedal HiHat Live Open HiHat Standard Close HiHat Standard Open HiHat Small Close HiHat Small Open HiHat HipHop Close HiHat HipHop Open HiHat Techno Close HiHat Techno Open HiHat General Close HiHat General Open HiHat Dance Close HiHat Dance Open HiHat Room Head Close HiHat Room Rim Close HiHat Room Open HiHat General Half Open HiHat Genaral Pedal HiHat Dance Pedal HiHat Large Crash Cymbal Small Crash Cymbal 1 Small Crash Cymbal 2 Small Crash Cymbal 3 HipHop Crash Cymbal Electric Crash Cymbal 1 Electric Crash Cymbal 2 General Crash Cymbal Chinese Cymbal Ride Cymbal 1 Ride Cymbal 2 Ride Bell Cymbal 1 Ride Bell Cymbal 2 Live Splash Cymbal General Splash Cymbal 1 General Splash Cymbal 2 Techno Splash Cymbal High Bongo Low Bongo Bongo Reverb 1 Bongo Reverb 2 Mute High Conga Open High Conga Low Conga Live Conga 1 Loose Conga 1 Loose Conga 2 Live Conga 1 Doumbek 1 Doumbek 2 Doumbek 3

No.

Display Instrument name Display Instrument name

252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314

Doumbek 4 Doumbek 5 Tabla 1 Tabla 2 Tabla 3 Tabla 4 Tabla 5 Timbale1 Timbale2 Timbale3 Timbale4 Tumba 1 Tumba 2 Tumba 3 HandTom MtSurdo OpSurdo Claps1 Claps2 EleClpMn EleClpSt Castnet1 Castnet2 ShortStk GeneStk LiveStk X-Stick StkVerb1 StkVerb2 StkVerb3 Claves 1 Claves 2 Claves 3 EleClvs LatnSel1 LatnSel2 WoodBlkH WoodBlkL Slap BrushSlp GuiroS1 GuiroS2 GuiroS3 GuiroL1 GuiroL2 GuiroL3 Vibslap1 Vibslap2 Vibslap3 Shaker 1 Shaker 2 Shaker 3 Cabasa Marcas RimBrush Cuica Hi Cuica Lo Whistle1 Whistle2 Whistle3 CowBelLo CowBelHi GeneCwBl

Doumbek 4 Doumbek 5 Tabla 1 Tabla 2 Tabla 3 Tabla 4 Tabla 5 Timbale1 Timbale2 Timbale3 Timbale4 Tumba 1 Tumba 2 Tumba 3 Hand Tom Mute Surdo Open Surdo Hand Claps 1 Hand Claps 2 Electric Claps Mono Electric Claps Stereo Castanet 1 Castanet 2 Short Stick General Stick Live Stick Cross Stick Stick Reverb 1 Stick Reverb 2 Stick Reverb 3 Claves 1 Claves 2 Claves 3 Electric Claves Latin Sell 1 Latin Sell 2 Wood Block High Wood Block Low Slap Brush Slap Short Guiro 1 Short Guiro 2 Short Guiro 3 Long Guiro 1 Long Guiro 2 Long Guiro 3 Vibra Slap 1 Vibra Slap 2 Vibra Slap 3 Shaker 1 Shaker 2 Shaker 3 Cabasa Maracas Rim Brush Cuica High Cuica Low Whistle1 Whistle2 Whistle3 CowBell Lo CowBell Hi General CowBell

No.

315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376

EleCwBel DancCwBl EleSnap SquarClk StdioClk WoodClk MetroClk Agogo 1 Agogo 2 Agogo 3 Agogo 4 MtTrangl OpTrangl Gamelan MtrBell SteelPip Belltre1 Belltre2 Belltre3 JBell1 JBell2 JBell3 Tambrin1 Tambrin2 Tambrin3 Tambrin4 Tambrin5 Tambrin6 Ratchet1 Ratchet2 FngCym1 FngCym2 FngCym3 FngCym4 HighQ Bass 1 Bass 2 Bass 3 Bass 4 Noise 1 Noise 2 Noise 3 NoiseSlp Scratch1 Scratch2 Scratch3 RevCym1 RevCym2 RevCym3 RevSnr RvrsKick BreathDr IndstriK EleBomb SineWave Whirl Sfx Clap Sfx Slap SfxTambr SfxVerb1 SfxVerb2 SfxWhisl

Electric CowBell Dance CowBell Electric Snap Square Click Studio Click Wood Click Metronome Click Agogo 1 Agogo 2 Agogo 3 Agogo 4 Muted Triangle Open Triangle Gamelan Metronome Bell Steel Pipe Bell tree 1 Bell tree 2 Bell tree 3 Jingle Bell 1 Jingle Bell 2 Jingle Bell 3 Tambourine 1 Tambourine 2 Tambourine 3 Tambourine 4 Tambourine 5 Tambourine 6 Ratchet 1 Ratchet 2 Finger Cymbal 1 Finger Cymbal 2 Finger Cymbal 3 Finger Cymbal 4 HighQ Bass 1 Bass 2 Bass 3 Bass 4 Noise 1 Noise 2 Noise 3 Noise Slap Scratch 1 Scratch 2 Scratch 3 Reverse Cymbal 1 Reverse Cymbal 2 Reverse Cymbal 3 Reverse Snare Reverse Kick Breath Drum Industrial Kick Electric Bomb SineWave Whirl Sfx Clap Sfx Slap Sfx Tambourine Sfx Reverb 1 Sfx Reverb 2 Sfx Whistle

No.

Display Instrument name Display Instrument name

Reference

103

Reference

102

Song

000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059

* *

ROCK01 ROCK02 ROCK03 ROCK04 ROCK05 ROCK06 ROCK07 ROCK08 ROCK09 ROCK10 ROCK11 ROCK12 ROCK13 ROCK14 ROCK15 ROCK16 ROCK17 ROCK18 ROCK19 ROCK20 ROCK21 ROCK22 ROCK23 ROCK24 ROCK25 ROCK26 ROCK27 ROCK28T ROCKs1VA ROCKs1FA ROCKs1VB ROCKs1FB ROCKs2VA ROCKs2FA ROCKs2VB ROCKs2FB ROCKs3VA ROCKs3FA ROCKs3VB ROCKs3FB ROCKs4VA ROCKs4FA ROCKs4VB ROCKs4FB ROCKs4BR HRK 01 HRK 02 HRK 03 HRK 04 HRK 05 HRK 06 HRK 07 HRK s1VA HRK s1FA HRK s1VB HRK s1FB HRK s2VA HRK s2FA HRK s2VB HRK s2FB

120 140 107 136 120 115 117 117 120 136 112 140 120 120 120 116

92 96

96 112 137 103 120

99 132

96 120 120 120 120 120 120 110 110 110 110 124 124 124 124 130 130 130 130 130 130 113

96 120 121 136 120 120 120 120 120 115 115 115 115

4 4 4

1 22 13

0 11 22 22

0 20 19 20

0 21

0 21 16

1 33 21

3 16 16 16 16

0 16

1 11 11 11 11

0 11 18

0 11

0 22

0 22 57 20 22

0 16

2 57

8 40 22

6 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22

0 63 18

0 57

1 3

1 53 23

1 23

4 15

5 53

2 14 14 14 24

1 14 14 14 14

Preset Patterns

Pattern number

Fill

Pattern

name

Kit number

Recommended

tempo

DRUM A DRUM B BASS

* 0 - 99 is the user area.

* Songs in the same frame contain similar patterns, making it easy to create songs. * Fill-in patterns are indicated by a * in the "Fill" column.

* When you press the [ ]/[ ] keys in pattern mode, the unit jumps to the first pattern in the section divided by bold lines.

Song

060 061 062 063 064 065 066 067 068 069 070 071 072 073 074 075 076 077 078 079 080 081 082 083 084 085 086 087 088 089 090 091 092 093 094 095 096 097 098 099 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123

MTL 01 MTL 02 MTL 03 MTL 04 MTL s1VA MTL s1FA MTL s1VB MTL s1FB THRS01 THRS02 PUNK01 PUNK02 TP s1VA TP s1FA TP s1VB TP s1FB FUS 01 FUS 02 FUS 03 FUS 04 FUS 05 FUS 06 FUS 07 FUS 08 FUS s1VA FUS s1FA FUS s1VB FUS s1FB FUS s2VA FUS s2FA FUS s2VB FUS s2FB FUS s3VA FUS s3FA FUS s3VB FUS s3FB INDTs1VA INDTs1FA INDTs1VB INDTs1VC POP 01 POP 02 POP 03 POP 04 POP 05 POP 06 POP 07 POP 08 POP 09 POP 10 POP 11 POP 12T POP s1VA POP s1FA POP s1VB POP s1FB POP s2VA POP s2FA POP s2VB POP s2FB POP s3VA POP s3FA POP s3VB POP s3FB

98 103 112 150 128 128 128 128 135 186 160 158 129 129 129 129 124 120 113 105 120 120 120

94 110 110 110 110 124 124 124 124 118 118 118 118 134 134 134 134 120 142 108 120 112

80 100 117 120 120 120 140 126 126 126 126 134 134 134 134 120 120 120 120

1 0 3 3 3 3 4

0 15 22

3 26

3 22 40 18 24 24 24

0 22 16

5 22

2 57

2 34 22 22 22

5 20 20 20 20

3 22 22 22 22

25 25

5 0 6 6 6 6 4 0 0

4 13 13 13 13 13

2 10

2 24 10

0 63 63 63 63 21

9 21 57

2 43 57

0 21 21 18

0 21 21 21 21

0 0 2 2 2 2 2

0 0 0 0

2 5

2 14 15

1 39 39 39 39

7 34 11

Fill

DRUM A DRUM B BASS

Pattern

number

Pattern

name

Kit number

Recommended

tempo

Reference

105

Reference

104

Song

124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186

RnB 01 RnB 02 RnB 03 RnB 04 RnB 05 RnB 06 RnB 07 RnB 08 RnB 09 RnB 10 RnB s1VA RnB s1FA RnB s1VB RnB s1FB FUNK01 FUNK02 FUNK03 FUNK04 FUNK05 FUNK06 FUNK07 FUNK08 FUNK09 FUNK10 FUNK11 FUNK12 FUNKs1VA FUNKs1FA FUNKs1VB FUNKs1FB FUNKs2VA FUNKs2FA FUNKs2VB FUNKs2FB HIP 01 HIP 02 HIP 03 HIP 04 HIP 05 HIP 06 HIP 07 HIP 08 HIP 09 HIP 10 HIP 11 HIP 12 HIP 13 HIP 14 HIP 15 HIP 16 HIP 17 HIP 18 HIP 19 HIP 20 HIP 21 HIP 22 HIP 23 HIP s1VA HIP s1FA HIP s1VB HIP s1FB HIP s1VC HIP s1VD

138 100 120 168 100 120 146

92 116 104 130 130 130 130 112 120 112 121

99 112 125

92 110 120 120 120 120 118 118 118 118

96 112 112 103

96 116 148 107 104 120

98 102

88 136

3 19 34

3 22

3 22 22 22 22

2 22

3 24 24

3 19

2 36 22 15 31 31 31 31

6 16

7 36

7 34

0 48

7 34 16

7 37

8 12 35

0 22 57

7 55

4 22

0 49

5 34 13 57 49 52

3 58

5 55 22 22 22 22

2 36 50 34 57

7 53 51 57 10 58

2 57 35 22 36

6 21 35 11 37 53

0 3 0 3 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 3 8 3 9

5 10 27 10

3 10 10 10 10

3 22 32

8 10

4 16

4 27 27 22 22

5 38

8 22 22

4 22

Fill

DRUM A DRUM B BASS

Pattern

number

Pattern

name

Kit number

Recommended

tempo

Song

187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243

HIP s2VA HIP s2VB HIP s2FB HIP s2VC HIP s2VD HIP s3VA HIP s3VB DANC01 DANC02 DANC03 DANC04 DANC05 DANC06 DANCs1VA DANCs1FA DANCs1VB DANCs1FB DANCs2VA DANCs2FA DANCs2VB DANCs2FB HOUS01 HOUS02 HOUS03 HOUS04 HOUSs1VA HOUSs1FA HOUSs1VB HOUSs1FB TECH01 TECH02 TECH03 TECH04 TECH05 TECH06 TECH07 TECH08 TECH09 TECH10 TECHs1VA TECHs1FA TECHs1VB TECHs1FB DnB 01 DnB 02 DnB 03 DnB 04 DnB 05 DnB 06 DnB s1VA DnB s1FA DnB s1VB DnB s1FB TRIP01 TRIP02 TRIP03 TRIP04

110 110 110 110 110 112 112 111 102 120 180 103 120 110 110 110 110 120 120 120 120 120 126 120 120 120 120 120 120 148 125 125 160 164 118 140 136 119 127 135 135 135 135 163 150 150 144 154 154 150 150 150 150 120

101

12 12 12 12 12

2 2 8 3

8 34 33

6 37 37 37 37

7 34 34 37 31 34 34

8 36

6 34 34 25 48

8 42

3 34

7 12 24

7 47 47 34 45 47 63

0 11 11 11

2 34 52 61 57 57 36 36 34 36 31 31 31 31 60 52

8 52 19 19 58 58 37 39 37

8 52

8 52 52 37 57 36 36 37 37

8 37 49 34 34 46 46

7 57 50 56

0 4 0 4 4 0 5 8 4

3 27 27 10 22 22 22 22

4 27

7 22 22 22 22 50 22 22

8 27 22 27 27 22 52

2 27 27 27

5 27

5 14 13

Fill

DRUM A DRUM B BASS

Pattern

number

Pattern

name

Kit number

Recommended

tempo

Reference

107

Reference

106

Song

244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305

AMB 01 AMB 02 AMB 03 AMB 04 AMB s1VA AMB s1FA AMB s1VB AMB s1FB BALD01 BALD02 BALD03 BALD04 BALD05 BALD06 BALD07 BALD08 BALD09 BALD10 BALD11T BALDs1VA BALDs1FA BALDs1VB BALDs1FB BLUS01 BLUS02 BLUS03 BLUS04 BLUS05 BLUS06 BLUSs1VA BLUSs1FA BLUSs1VB BLUSs1FB CNTR01 CNTR02 CNTR03 CNTR04 CNTRs1VA CNTRs1FA CNTRs1VB CNTRs1FB JAZZ01 JAZZ02 JAZZ03 JAZZ04 JAZZ05 JAZZ06 JAZZ07P JAZZs1VA JAZZs1FA JAZZs1VB JAZZs1FB SHFL01 SHFL02 SHFL03 SHFL04 SHFL05 SHFLs1VA SHFLs1Va SHFLs1FA SHFLs1VB SHFLs1FB

106

157

89 114 114 114 114

65 108

75 110 105 112

96 120

72 120 111

91 105 136 136 136 136 120 120

95 115 118 118 118 118 102 100 110 125 110 123 180 150 150 150 150 125 120 122 120 120 115 115 115 115 115

8 47 46

1 25

2 22 15

3 21

5 31 16 16 16 16

2 45 16 16 16 16

2 40

3 40 19 21

3 22

50 52

0 57 57

7 36 22 55 55 19

3 21

0 28

6 21

0 21 58

7 61 27 59

9 21 21 21 21

0 22 19 21 21

4 27 27

8 27

4 13

4 11 22

Fill

DRUM A DRUM B BASS

Pattern number

Pattern

name

Kit number

Recommended

tempo

Song

306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357

* *

SKA 01 SKA 02 SKA 03 SKA 04 REGG01 REGG02 REGG03 REGG04 REGGs1VA REGGs1FA REGGs1VB REGGs1FB AFRO01 AFRO02 AFRO03 AFRO04 AFRO05 AFRO06 AFRO07 AFRO08 AFROs1VA AFROs1FA AFROs1VB AFROs1FB LATN01 LATN02 LATN03 LATN04 LATN05 LATN06 LATN07 LATN08 LATN09 LATN10 LATN11 LATN12 LATNs1VA LATNs1FA LATNs1VB LATNs1FB LATNs2VA LATNs2FA LATNs2VB LATNs2FB MidE01 MidE02 MidE03 MidE04T MidEs1VA MidEs1FA MidEs1VB MidEs1FB

160 141 160 144 132 161 129 150 132 132 132 132 123

98 115 111 106

92 116 106 117 117 117 117 116 130 118

88 109 150 141 112 104 100

78 109 126 126 126 126 112 112 112 112 112 122 122 112 118 118 118 118

2 2 2

3 3 3 2 2 2 2

5 50 22 22 19 57 36 57 24 24 24 24

2 10

3 19

9 22 49 10 22

2 16 57 19 19 19 19

0 1 1 4

1 49 56 56 49 10 56 56 56 10 10 10 10 21 21 10 10 57

2 10

3 10 57 56 56

0 21

0 56 56 49

2 57 57 50 50

4 0

4 4 4 5 4 4 4 0 4 4

3 5 3 4

5 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 4 0 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 5 4 4 4 4

Fill

DRUM A DRUM B BASS

Pattern

number

Pattern

name

Kit number

Recommended

tempo

Reference

109

Reference

108

358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399

INTRO01 INTRO02 INTRO03 INTRO04 INTRO05 INTRO06 INTRO07 INTRO08 INTRO09 INTRO10 INTRO11 INTRO12 COUNT INTRO14 INTRO15 INTRO16 INTRO17 INTRO18 INTRO19 ENDING01 ENDING02 ENDING03 ENDING04 ENDING05 ENDING06 ENDING07 Grv Arp1 Grv Arp2 Grv Drm1 Grv Drm2 Grv Drm3 Grv Drm4 Grv Perc Grv Bas1 Grv Bas2 Grv Bas3 Grv Bas4 Grv Pad GrvSnrFl METRO4/4 METRO3/4 All Mute

---

--PAD 2 PAD 4 PAD 1 PAD 5 PAD 7 PAD 8 PAD 6

PAD13

PAD 9

PAD12 PAD11 PAD10

PAD 3

---

3 22 11 16

3 22

3 40

0 42

7 14

6 21 21 21 21 21 21

0 21 21 21 21 21

1 21

0 21 21

0 21 21 21

0 40

0 55 55

1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0

0 4 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 1

4 12 12

4 34

2 51

Fill

DRUM A DRUM B BASS

Pattern number

Pattern

name

Kit number

Recommended

tempo

PAD 1 PAD 2 PAD 3 PAD 4 PAD 5 PAD 6 PAD 7 PAD 8 PAD 9 PAD10 PAD11 PAD12 PAD13

358

28 28 28 29 30 30 30 31 28

379

377

358

28 28 28 29 30 30 30 31 28

379

377

358

28 28 28 29 30 30 30 31 28

379

377

0 5 0 7 0 5 0 7 0

-2 0

3 2 3 4

7 FILL

6 7 8

3 FILL

PAD No

Preset Song Pad Parameter Defaults

PtnA DrumB Bass Transp Next

SONG00 ROCK tmpl 120BPM KEY=E

PAD 1 PAD 2 PAD 3 PAD 4 PAD 5 PAD 6 PAD 7 PAD 8 PAD 9 PAD10 PAD11 PAD12 PAD13

360

56 56 56 57 58 58 58 59 49 58 50

378

360

56 56 56 57 58 58 58 59 49 58 50

378

360

56 56 56 57 58 58 58 59 49

None

378

3 6 3 8 3 6 3 8 3 1 3 3 3

3 2 3 4

7 FILL

6 7 8

3 FILL

11 FILL

PAD No PtnA DrumB Bass Transp Next

SONG01 HROKtmpl 115BPM KEY=G

PAD 1 PAD 2 PAD 3 PAD 4 PAD 5 PAD 6 PAD 7 PAD 8 PAD 9 PAD10 PAD11 PAD12 PAD13

365

64 64 64 65 66 66 66 67 65 64 63

380

365

64 64 64 65 66 66 66 67 65 64 63

380

365

64 64 64 65 66 66 66 67 66

None

380

-2 3

-2 5

-2 1

-2 5

-2

3 2 3 4

7 FILL

6 7 8

3 FILL

12 FILL

11 12

PAD No PtnA DrumB Bass Transp Next

SONG02 METLtmpl 128BPM KEY=D

PAD 1 PAD 2 PAD 3 PAD 4 PAD 5 PAD 6 PAD 7 PAD 8 PAD 9 PAD10 PAD11 PAD12 PAD13

369

88 88 88 89 90 90 90

91 386 386 386 378

369

88 88 88 89 90 90 90 91

386

None

386 378

369

88 88 88 89 90 90 90

91 None None

378

-4

-2

-4

-1

-4 11

8 1

-2

-4

3 2 3 4

7 FILL

6 7 8

3 FILL

10 11 12

PAD No PtnA DrumB Bass Transp Next

SONG04 FUS tmpl 124BPM KEY=C

PAD 1 PAD 2 PAD 3 PAD 4 PAD 5 PAD 6 PAD 7 PAD 8 PAD 9 PAD10 PAD11 PAD12 PAD13

364 134 134 134 135 136 136 136 137 131 137 131 380

364 134 134 134 135 136 136 136 137 131

67 131 380

364 134 134 134 135 136 136 136 137 131

None

131 380

-2 0

-2 1

-2 0

-2 3

-2 1 0 4

-2

3 2 3 4

7 FILL

6 7 8

3 FILL

PAD No PtnA DrumB Bass Transp Next

SONG05 R&B tmpl 130BPM KEY=D

PAD 1 PAD 2 PAD 3 PAD 4 PAD 5 PAD 6 PAD 7 PAD 8 PAD 9 PAD10 PAD11 PAD12 PAD13

363

72 72 72 73 74 74 74 75 72

377

363

72 72 72 73 74 74 74 75 72 67 74

377

363

72 72 72 73 74 74 74 75 72

377

-2 3

-2 5

-2 1

-2 5

-2

3 2 3 4

7 FILL

6 7 8

3 FILL

12 FILL

11 12

PAD No PtnA DrumB Bass Transp Next

SONG03 TRSHtmpl 129BPM KEY=D

Reference

111

Reference

110

PAD 1 PAD 2 PAD 3 PAD 4 PAD 5 PAD 6 PAD 7 PAD 8 PAD 9 PAD10 PAD11 PAD12 PAD13

181 182 183 183 184 185 185 399 186 158 158 158 399

181 182 183 190 184 176 185 186 186 158 158 158 399

181 182 183 183 184 185 185 185 186 183

None

185 186

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3 FILL

3 4

7 FILL

6 7 8

3 FILL

10 11 12

PAD No PtnA DrumB Bass Transp Next

SONG06 HIP tmpl 96BPM KEY=E

PAD 1 PAD 2 PAD 3 PAD 4 PAD 5 PAD 6 PAD 7 PAD 8 PAD 9 PAD10 PAD11 PAD12 PAD13

221 219 226 226 227 221 228 228 229 224 224 224 223

221 221 226 228 227 226 228 234 229 222 224 219 223

221 221 226 226 227 226 228 228 229 224 224 217 223

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

-1 2

1 3 3 4

7 FILL

6 7 8

3 FILL

10 11 12

PAD No PtnA DrumB Bass Transp Next

SONG07 TECHtmpl 135BPM KEY=F#

PAD 1 PAD 2 PAD 3 PAD 4 PAD 5 PAD 6 PAD 7 PAD 8 PAD 9 PAD10 PAD11 PAD12 PAD13

361 273 273 273 274 275 275 275 276

44 44 44

377

361 273 273 273 274 275 275 275 276

44 44 44

377

361 273 273 273 274 275 275 275 276

44 44 44

377

5 0 5

3 2 3 4

7 FILL

6 7 8

3 FILL

10 11 12

PAD No PtnA DrumB Bass Transp Next

SONG08 METLtmpl 136BPM KEY=A

PAD 1 PAD 2 PAD 3 PAD 4 PAD 5 PAD 6 PAD 7 PAD 8 PAD 9 PAD10 PAD11 PAD12 PAD13

372 292 292 292 293 294 294 294 295 285 285 285 381

-6

-1 6 1

-6

-1

-6 1

-6

-1 6 1 6

3 2 3 4

7 FILL

6 7 8

3 FILL

10 11 12

PAD No PtnA DrumB Bass Transp Next

SONG09 JAZZtmpl 150BPM KEY=Bb

PAD 1 PAD 2 PAD 3 PAD 4 PAD 5 PAD 6 PAD 7 PAD 8 PAD 9 PAD10 PAD11 PAD12 PAD13

343 342 342 342 343 344 344 344 345 342 345 344 383

343 342 342 342 343 344 344 344 345 342

None

344 383

None

342 342 342 343 344 344 344

None

342

None

344 383

0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 5 0 5 0

3 2 3 4

7 FILL

6 7 8

3 FILL

PAD No PtnA DrumB Bass Transp Next

SONG10 LATNtmpl 126BPM KEY=E

PAD 1 PAD 2 PAD 3 PAD 4 PAD 5 PAD 6 PAD 7 PAD 8 PAD 9 PAD10 PAD11 PAD12 PAD13

371 314 314 314 315 316 316 316 317 314 312 316 378

371 314 314 314 315 316 316 316 317 314

None

316 378

0 3 0 5 0 3 0 5 0

-2 0

3 2 3 4

7 FILL

6 7 8

3 FILL

PAD No PtnA DrumB Bass Transp Next

SONG11 RAGGtmpl 135BPM KEY=F#

1. Recognized Messages

Status 1st 2nd Description

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------8nH kk vv Note Off kk: note number

vv: velocity will be ignored 9nH kk 00H Note Off kk: note number 9nH kk vv Note On kk: note number

vv: velocity BnH 07H vv Channel Volume vv: volume value BnH 10H vv Channel Panpot vv: panpot value BnH 11H vv Channel Expression vv: expression value BnH 51H vv Channel JamPitch vv: JamPitch value BnH 52H vv Channel JamPan vv: JamPan value BnH 53H vv Channel JamSound vv: JamSound value BnH 78H xx All Sounds Off BnH 79H xx Reset All Controllers BnH 7BH xx All Notes Off CnH pp Program Change pp: program number EnH bl bh Pitch Bender bh: bender value high

bl: bender value low will be ignored F2H sl sh Song Position Pointer shsl: song position F3H ss Song Select ss: song number F8H Timing Clock FAH Start FBH Continue FCH Stop

2. Transmitted Messages

Status 1st 2nd Description

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------8nH kk 40H Note Off kk: note number 9nH kk vv Note On kk: note number

vv: velocity BnH 07H vv Channel Volume vv: volume value BnH 51H vv Channel JamPitch vv: JamPitch value BnH 52H vv Channel JamPan vv: JamPan value BnH 53H vv Channel JamSound vv: JamSound value BnH 78H 00H All Sounds Off BnH 79H 00H Reset All Controllers BnH 7BH 00H All Notes Off CnH pp Program Change pp: program number F2H sl sh Song Position Pointer shsl: song position F3H ss Song Select ss: song number F8H Timing Clock FAH Start FBH Continue FCH Stop

3. System Exclusive Messages

1) Identity Request : Recognized Only

Byte Description

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

F0H System Exclusive Message Status 7EH Universal System Exclusive non real time header cc MIDI Channel 00H - 0FH 06H Sub ID #1 : General Information 01H Sub ID #2 : Identity Request F7H End Of Exclusive

2) Identity Reply : Transmitted Only

Byte Description

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

F0H System Exclusive Message Status 7EH Universal System Exclusive non real time header cc MIDI Channel 00H - 0FH 06H Sub ID #1 : General Information

MIDI Implementation

Reference

113

Reference

112

02H Sub ID #2 : Identity Reply 52H Manufacturer : ZOOM Corporation 26H Machine ID low : RT-323 00H high : 00H Family ID low 00H Family ID high rr Revision 1st digit in ASCII code rr Revision 10th digit in ASCII code rr Revision 100th digit in ASCII code rr Revision 1000th digit in ASCII code F7H End Of Exclusive

3) All Kits Dump

Byte Description

-------------------------------------------------------------------------F0H System Exclusive Message Status 52H ZOOM Corporation cc MIDI Channel of DrumA , 00H-0FH 26H RT-323 26H All Kit Dump

data All kit data

F7H EOX

4) Sequence Dump

Byte Description

-------------------------------------------------------------------------F0H System Exclusive Message Status 52H ZOOM Corporation cc MIDI Channel of DrumA , 00H-0FH 26H RT-323 27H Sequence Dump

data Sequence data

F7H EOX

Note: All sequence in user area will be cleared and replaced

when this message is received. Empty patterns/songs should not be sent.

5) System Dump

Byte Description

-------------------------------------------------------------------------F0H System Exclusive Message Status 52H ZOOM Corporation cc MIDI Channel of DrumA , 00H-0FH 26H RT-323 28H System Dump

data System data

F7H EOX

4. Recordable Messages

Status 1st 2nd Description

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------8nH kk vv Note Off kk: note number

vv: velocity will be ignored 9nH kk 00H Note Off kk: note number 9nH kk vv Note On kk: note number

vv: velocity AnH kk vv Polyphonic Key Pressure kk: note number

vv: pressure value

BnH cc vv Control Change cc: control number 0-119

vv: control value BnH 78H xx All Sounds Off BnH 79H xx Reset All Controllers BnH 7BH xx All Notes Off CnH pp Program Change pp: program number DnH vv Channel Pressure vv: pressure value EnH bh bl Pitch Bender bh: bender value high

bl: bender value low will be ignored

[ MultiTrack Rhythm Machine ] Date :15.DEC.2000 Model RhythmTrack RT-323 MIDI Implementation Chart Version :1.00

Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function ...

Basic Default 1-16,OFF 1-16,OFF Memorized Channel Changed 1-16,OFF 1-16,OFF See Note1

Default 3 3 Mode Messages x x Altered ******************

Note 0-127 0-127 Number True voice ******************

Velocity Note ON o o Note OFF x x

After Key's x x Touch Ch's x x

Pitch Bend x o MS7bits

7 Volume Control 10 Panpot 80 80 JAM VOLUME 81 81 JAM PITCH Change 82 82 JAM PAN 83 83 SOUND CHANGE

120 All Sounds Off 121 Reset All Ctrls

Prog o 0-127 o 0-127 Change True # ******************

System Exclusive o o

System Song Pos o o Song Sel o o Common Tune x x

System Clock o o Real Time Commands o o

Aux Local ON/OFF x x All Notes OFF x o Mes- Active Sense x o sages Reset x x

Notes No transmitted messages.

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO o : Yes Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO x : No

MIDI Implementation Chart

"MIXLVL" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 53

[MUTE] key

•••••••••••••••••••••••••• 41, 56, 71

■ N ■

"NAME" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 36, 54, 73 "Next" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 58

■ O ■

Octave •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 31

"OUTPUT" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 34

[OUTPUT] dial ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7

■ P ■

Pad •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10, 30

Adjusting the pad sensitivity ••••••••••••••• 32

Playing ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 30 Pad bank •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 30 [PAD FUNCTION] key

••••••••••••••••••• 34, 57

"PAN" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 34

Pattern ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10, 13, 40

Adjusting the swing ••••••••••••••••••••••• 51

Changing the length of a pattern •••••••••••• 51

Changing the pattern beat •••••••••••••••••• 52

Changing the pattern name •••••••••••••••••

Changing the play timing

•••••••••••••••••• 53

Changing the tempo of a pattern ••••••••••••

Copying

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 49

Copying a specific measure ••••••••••••••••

Deleting a track

••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 49

Deleting a user pattern •••••••••••••••••••••

Empty user pattern

•••••••••••••••••••••••• 14

Muting a track •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 41

Pattern mode •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10

Playback

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 40

Preset patterns •••••••••••••••••••••••••

13, 40

Real-time input

••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 43

Setting the quantize value •••••••••••••••••• 51

Setting the volume balance for each track ••• 53

Step input •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

User pattern

••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13, 40

"Pattern" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 66 "PCBASS" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 89 "PCDRUM" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 89 "PITCH" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 34

Precount •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

"PRG"

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 87

PS-02 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

"PS-02?"

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 79

"Ptn" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 58

■ Q ■

Quantize •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 50

"QUNTIZ" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 50

■ R ■

"REPEAT" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 72

■ S ■

Save •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 73

"SAVE" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 75 "SENS" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 32

Shift •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 53

"SHIFT" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 53

SmartMedia ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5, 74

Deleting data from SmartMedia •••••••••••• 78 Formatting a SmartMedia card ••••••••••••• 74 Import/export of PS-02 data on

SmartMedia card •••••••••••••••••••••••• 79 Loading data from SmartMedia ••••••••••••• 76 Partial import of SmartMedia data •••••••••• 76 Saving data to SmartMedia ••••••••••••••••• 75

Song ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18, 55

Blank song ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18 Changing the song name ••••••••••••••••••• 73 Copying

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 69

Copying specific measures •••••••••••••••••

Deleting

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 68

Event •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

21, 66

Playing

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 55

Real-time input •••••••••••••••••••••••• 28, 56 Setting the quantize value ••••••••••••••••••

Setting the song tempo

••••••••••••••••••••• 55

Song mode ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

18, 55

Song repeat setting

•••••••••••••••••••••••• 72

Step input •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

18, 60

Transposing

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 72

Song track •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Deleting

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 71

Drum/bass real-time input •••••••••••••••••• 70

[SONG TRACK] key ••••••••••••••••••••• 70, 92 [SUB OUT 1/2] jack

•••••••••••••••••••••• 34, 39

Swing •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

"SWING"

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 51

"SYNC" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 87

Sync playback ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 87

■ T ■

Tap tempo •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

"Tempo"

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 66

[TEMPO] key •••••••••••••••••••••••• 13, 41, 55 Tick ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 23, 50

"TIMSIG" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 52

Track ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13

Bass track ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Drum A track

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13

Drum B track •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

"Transp"

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 58

Transpose •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21, 64

"Transps"

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 66

Tuning

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 38

"TUNING" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 38

Index

115

Index

114

Index

■ B ■

"BARLEN" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 51 "BASKEY" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 38 "BASOUT" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 39 "BasPRG" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 66 "BasPTN" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 66 "Bass" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 58

Bass program •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9, 37

Adjusting the bass output level ••••••••••••• 39 Selecting the bass output ••••••••••••••••••• 39 Bass program tuning ••••••••••••••••••••••• 38 Bass program transposing

•••••••••••••••••• 38

Switching ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 37

"BasVOL" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 66

Batteries •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 BPM •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13 Bulk dump •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 90

■ C ■

"CARD?" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 74 "CLICK" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 93

[CONTROL IN 1/2] jack •••••••••••••••••• 82, 83

"COPY?" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 37, 49, 69 "COUNT" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 93 "CTRL" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 87 "CTRLIN" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 82

■ D ■

"DELETE" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 78

Demo mode •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Demo song

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8

"Dr B" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 58 "DrAKIT" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 66 "DrAVOL" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 66 "DrBKIT" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 66 "DrBPTN" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 66 "DrBVOL" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 66

Drum kit ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

9, 33

Changing the name of a user drum kit

••••••• 36

Copying ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Copying pad settings

•••••••••••••••••••••• 35

Editing pad settings •••••••••••••••••••••••• 33 Preset drum kits ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 33 Switching

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 33

User drum kits •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 33

"DUMP" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 90

■ E ■

Error messages

"CARD FULL" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 95 "ERROR" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 76 "FULL" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 95 "NOCARD" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 95 "WRITE PROTECT" •••••••••••••••••••••

Event

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21, 66

Export

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 79

"EXPORT"

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 80

■ F ■

Factory default settings, returning to ••••••••••• 94 Foot pedal ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 82 Foot switch •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 83

"FORMAT" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 74

Formatting ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 74 FP01 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 82 FP02 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 82 FS01 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 83

■ G ■

Groove play •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 16, 42

Groove play mode ••••••••••••••••••••• 16, 42

"GROUP" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 35

■ I ■

Import ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 76, 79

"IMPORT" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 76, 79

Initialization ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 94

"INST LVL" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 34 "INST" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 34

■ J ■

Jam function ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 31 [JAM FUNCTION] key •••••••••••••••••••••• 31 JAM slider

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

■ K ■

"KEY" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 72

[KIT] key ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

■ L ■

[LINE IN] jack •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6

"LOAD" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 76

Loading data ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 76

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"MEMORY" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 94

Memory free, checking ••••••••••••••••••••••• 94 Metronome •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 93 MIDI •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 85

Changing drum kit program change ••••••••• 89 Control change send setting

•••••••••••••••• 87

Enabling MIDI output of MIDI track •••••••• 88 MIDI clock ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 87 Program change for bass program •••••••••• 89 Program change send setting•••••••••••••••• 87 Saving internal data on MIDI component •••• 90 Setting MIDI channel for each track •••••••• 86 Sync MIDI message send/receive setting •••••87

MIDI track ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 88, 91

"MIDI?" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

"MIDICH"

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 86

"MIDITR"

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 88

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