Zoom MRS-1044 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 prev ented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: Please observe the follo wing safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the MRS-1044 • Power requir ements The MRS-1044 is powered by the supplied [...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 3 Contents USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •••••••• 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Usage Precautions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Introduction •••••••••••[...]

Contents Reference [Rhythm] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 55 About the rhythm section ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 55 Playing rhythm patterns ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• [...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 5 Introduction ■ Brings together all the functionality you need for complete music production All the functionality you need for music production – hard disk recorder , drum/bass machine, mixer , ef fects, and more – is provided by the MRS-1044. From creating the rhythm tracks to the processes of multitrack recording and mixdown[...]

Introducing the MRS-1044 The MRS-1044 is internally divided into the follo wing four sections. ● Recorder section This records and plays back audio. ● Rhythm section This uses the internal drum/bass sound generator to play rhythms. ● Mixer section This mixes the signals from the recorder section and rhythm section, and outputs them from the s[...]

The rhythm section of the MRS-1044 has 255 accompaniment patterns (sev eral measures long) that use the internal drum/bass sound generator . (These are called "rhythm patterns.") Rhythm patterns can be played independently , or in synchronization with the recorder . Y ou can also create original patterns by using either the eight pads loc[...]

Front panel ZOOM MRS-1044 8 Parts of the MRS-1044 and what they do Parts of the MRS-1044 and what they do (1) [PEAK] indicators These show whether the input signal (input source) from the [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] jacks is distorting. The indicators will light -6 dB below the le vel at which the sound begins to distort. (2) [INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2] contro[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 9 Parts of the MRS-1044 and what they do Front panel (1) [EFFECT] key This key accesses a screen where you can select a patch (stored effect settings) or vie w the patch that is already selected for the internal effect. (2) [BYP ASS/TUNER] key This key bypasses the insert ef fect or accesses the T uner function. The key will light whe[...]

(4) [DRUM/BASS] key This key accesses a screen where you can select the tracks (drum track / bass track) that will be assigned to pads 1 – 8. (5) [BANK] key This key accesses a screen where you can select the combination of sounds (the "pad bank") that will be assigned to pads 1 – 8 (10) . (6) [INSERT/DELETE] key (7) [ERASE] key These[...]

The following f i ve ke ys are used to access screens where you can adjust settings such as pan, EQ, and send/return effect depth for each channel of the mix er . • [EQ HIGH] key • [EQ LOW] key • [CHORUS/DELA Y SEND] key • [REVERB SEND] key • [P AN] key (1) [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key This key is used to mak e settings for the "Auto Punc[...]

(4) MARKER [ U ]/[ I ] keys These keys mo ve to the mark that precedes or follo ws the current location. (5) [MARK] key This key sets a mark at the current location. By pressing the [MARK] key at a pre viously marked location, you can access a screen that lets you assign a scene to that mark. (6) Cursor [ Q ]/[ W ]/[ E ]/[ R ] keys These keys are u[...]

Side panel This slot is for installation of a separately sold SCSI board or USB board (planned for release). which a mic or line-lev el device can be connected. • GUIT AR/BASS: This is a phone jack to which a passiv e- type electric guitar or bass can be connected directly . These jacks are given priority in the or der of GUIT AR/BASS → UNBALAN[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 14 Connections Connections Connect your instruments, audio devices, and MIDI de vices as sho wn in the following diagram. RL R MIDI IN MIDI OUT L AC adaptor Synthesizer or sampler , etc. CD player , etc. Dynamic or condenser mics Guitar Bass Audio system (audio components or amplified speakers) Foot switch (ZOOM FS01) Digital recor de[...]

Here's how to turn on the po wer of the MRS-1044 and your other equipment. 1. Make sure that the AC adaptor , instruments, and audio system (or stereo headphones) ar e connected appropriately to the MRS-1044. (For details on connections, refer to ➔ p.14.) 2. Press the r ear panel [POWER] switch to turn on the power of the MRS-1044. If electr[...]

4. If you want to adjust the volume of the individual tracks, use faders 1 – 6, 7/8, and 9/10. If you want to adjust the volume of the entire song, use the MASTER fader . Immediately after the demo song (project) has been loaded, the volume of each track and the o verall v olume of the entire song will be set automatically , without re gard to th[...]

This introductory tour is divided into the follo wing steps 1 – 4. By following through these steps in order , you can experience the entire process from recording the f irst tracks to completing your song. • Step 1: Preparations befor e recor ding Make recording preparations for the introductory tour . • Step 2: Recording the first track Rec[...]

When the power of the MRS-1044 is turned on, the project that you used last will be loaded automatically . The following screen will appear in the display . The screen that appears first when the po wer is turned on is called the "main screen." The main screen is the starting point for all operations. If you have pressed one or mor e keys[...]

muting on/off, and the DR UM/B ASS f aders adjust the volume of each channel. If the DR UM/B ASS status keys are dark, muting is turned on. Press the keys to mak e them light (mute off). Make sure that the [SONG] key is lit, and pr ess the PLA Y[ R ] key . When the [SONG] key is lit, "Rhythm Song mode" is selected, allowing you to create [...]

Step 2: Record the first track In this step, you will record the rhythm guitar backing shown in the staf f (above) on track 1, while listening to the accompaniment played by the rhythm song. ◆ Preparations ◆ • Connect your electric guitar to the [INPUT 1] (GUIT AR/BASS) jack. • Load the project you saved in step 1-3 (pr oject name "Sam[...]

The MRS-1044 contains two types of ef fects: an "insert effect" that can be inserted into a specif ic signal route, and two "send/return ef fects" that can be applied to the entire song by using the send/return of the mixer . In this example, we will record with the insert ef fect applied to the guitar connected to the [INPUT 1][...]

recording lev el after selecting the insert effect patch. With the recor der stopped, repeatedly pr ess status key 1 to make the key light red. Status keys 1 – 6, 7/8, and 9/10 are used to switch channel- muting on/off and to select the recording track. Each time you press a status key , the key will c ycle through the following states: lit green[...]

Step 3: Overdubbing In this step you will record a rhythm guitar part (like the example staf f shown abo ve) on track 2, while listening to the rhythm guitar you recorded on track 1 in step 2 (as well as the rhythm song). Recording additional parts in this way is called "ov erdubbing." ◆ Preparations ◆ Load the project that you saved [...]

T o start recording, hold down the REC [ O ] key and press the PLA Y [ R ] key . The REC [ O ] key and PLA Y [ R ] key will light, and recording on track 2 will begin. Record your guitar playing while listening to the rhythm song and track 1 play back. When you have finished recor ding your guitar performance, press the STOP [ P ] key . The REC [ O[...]

Raise the MASTER fader to the 0 (dB) position. Press the PLA Y [ R ] button to play back the song, and use the faders of each channel (DRUM, BASS, 1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10) to adjust the volume balance. The drum sound and bass sound of the rhythm section are assigned to the DR UM and B ASS channels respectiv ely , and recorder tracks 1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10 a[...]

screen that will appear if you press the [EQ HIGH] key . Press the status key of the channel whose EQ you want to adjust. Use the cursor [ W ]/[ Q ] keys to select the EQ parameter that you want to adjust, and turn the dial to modify the setting. The av ailable parameters and their ranges are as follows. ● If you press the [EQ HIGH] key first •[...]

T urn the dial to select a patch. For this e xample, select the patch named "BrgtRoom" (number 01). When you have finished selecting the patch, press the [EXIT] key . Y ou will return to the main screen. In the TRACK P ARAMETER section, press the [CHORUS/DELA Y SEND] key or the [REVERB SEND] key . Press the [REVERB SEND] key if you w ant [...]

The insert effect can also be inserted into any desir ed channel of the mixer , to process the signal of the rhythm section. For details refer to p.76. Press the [EXIT] key . Y ou will return to the main screen. Press the [EFFECT] key , and then press the [MASTERING] key . The MASTERING algorithm will be selected for the insert effect. T urn the di[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 29 Reference [Recor der] Moving to a desired location in the song (Locate function) Y ou can specify a location within the song in time (minutes / seconds / 10 ms) units or in measure (measure / beat / tick) units, and mov e to that location. 1. In the main screen, pr ess the [TIME BASE] key in the display section. The time display an[...]

• Mark number 00 is already set at the beginning of the song (the counter zero location). • In the main screen, the MARKER ar ea in the upper right of the display will show the number of the mark that you passed last (i.e., the previous mark in the song). If a dot is shown at the lower right of the mark number , this means that the mark locatio[...]

Finding a desired location (Scrub/Preview function) The MRS-1044 provides a "Scrub" function that lets you search for a desired location while repeatedly playing a short region before or after the current location. This is con venient when you want to accurately f ind the point at which a specific sound starts or stops. When the Scrub fun[...]

use the cursor [ E ]/[ R ] keys to make the scrub playback length setting blink, and turn the dial. Y ou can select 40, 80, 120, 160, or 200 (ms) as the length of scrub playback. Y ou can also use the cursor [ Q ]/[ W ] keys to change the scrub playback length. 3. If you want to change the direction of scrub playback, use the cursor [ E ]/[ R ] key[...]

Re-recor ding only a specified r egion (Punch-in/out function) Punch-in/out is a function that lets you re-record just a specified re gion of a previously recorded track. The action of switching a currently-playing track to record mode is called "punch-in," and the action of switching back from recording to playback is called "punch-[...]

4. Locate to the point at which you want to punch- out, and press the [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] button once again. This sets the "Out point" at which recording will end. The [A UTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] button will change from blinking to solidly lit. This indicates that the auto punch- in/out function is now enabled. If you want to specify the in/out [...]

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

• BOUxx-yy: A V -take recorded using the Bounce function * xx will be the track number (1 – 10), and yy will be the V - take number (1 – 10). If an unrecor ded V -take is selected, the V-take name ar ea will indicate "NO DA T A." 4. When you have finished switching V -takes, press the [EXIT] key . The [V -T AKE] ke y will go dark, a[...]

Combining multiple tracks (Bounce function) "Bounce" is a function that mixes the performances of the recorder section and rhythm section (drum kit + bass program), and records them on one or two tracks. (This is sometimes called "ping-pong recording.") As an example, we will explain ho w recorder tracks 1 – 8 and the rhythm s[...]

5. T o return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. ■ Selecting the recor ding-destination V -take By default, the result of the Bounce operation will be recorded on the V -take that is currently selected for the recording track(s). If you want to preserve the contents of the recording track(s), you can use the following procedu[...]

4. Use the dial and cursor [ Q ]/[ W ] keys to specify the copy-source track and V -take. In "TR xx-yy ," "xx" is the copy-source track number , and "yy" is the V -take number . Use the dial to select the track number (1 – 10), and use the cursor [ Q ]/[ W ] keys to select the V -take number (1 – 10). If you turn t[...]

12. T ur n the dial to specify the number of times that the data will be copied, and then press the [ENTER] key . The display will indicate "T rCopy SURE?," asking you to confirm the Cop y operation. 13. T o execute the Copy , press the [ENTER] key . T o cancel, press the [EXIT] key . When you press the [ENTER] key and the cop y is comple[...]

mov e-destination will be erased, and overwritten by the mov e-source data. When this operation is completed, the mov e-source region will contain silence. 1. In the main screen, pr ess the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key . The display will indicate "PR OJECT ." 2. Use the cursor [ E ]/[ R ] keys to make the display read "UTILITY TR EDIT ,&quo[...]

10. Specify the move-destination track and V -take in the same way as in step 4. A screen will appear in which you can specify the mov e- destination location. 11. Specify the move-destination location in the same way as in step 6, and press the [ENTER] key . A screen will appear in which you can specify the number of times (1 – 100) that the mov[...]

• By pressing the [TIME BASE] key to switch to the Measure display , you can specify the location in measure/beat/clock units. • By holding down STOP[ P ] and pressing the PLA Y[ R ] key , you can scrub-play the track and V -take you specified in step 4. For details on using scrub-playback, refer to p.31. 7. When you have finished specifying th[...]

A menu will appear in which you can edit recorded data in units of entire tracks. 3. Repeatedly press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key to make the display indicate "EXCHG TRxx-yy ." In "EXCGH TRxx-yy ," the xx and yy values respecti vely indicate the track number and V -take number that will be exchanged with another track/V -take. 4. [...]

2. Press one of the status keys (1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10) or use the dial to select the track to be captured. It is not possible to capture a track that has not yet been recor ded. 3. Press the [ENTER] key . The display will ask "CAPTURE SURE?" 4. T o execute the Capture operation, press the [ENTER] key once again. When the capture is complete[...]

About the mixer The mixer of the MRS-1044 is di vided into two sections: an "input mixer" that processes the input signals from the [INPUT 1/2] jacks, and a "track mixer" that processes the signals from the tracks of the recorder section and from the rhythm section. Details of each mixer are described belo w . ■ Input mixer In[...]

Basic operation of the input mixer Here's how the signals that are input from the [INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2] jacks can be sent to a recording track, and their recording lev els can be adjusted. 1. Make sure that the instrument or mic that you want to recor d is connected to the [INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2] jack(s). 2. Press the [ON/OFF] key of the jack(s) (IN[...]

● When a recor ding track has not been selected The diagrams above show the signal flow when the insert effect has not been inserted into the input mixer . For details on the signal flow when the insert effect is inserted, r efer to p.77. The depth of the send/return effects can be adjusted by setting the volume (send le vel) of the signal that i[...]

2. Press the INPUT 1 (or INPUT 2) [ON/OFF] key . The input mixer will be selected for pan adjustments. 3. T urn the dial to edit the value of the P AN parameter . The P AN parameter can be adjusted in a range of L100 (far left) – 0 (center) – R100 (far right). 4. When you have finished adjusting the pan, press the [EXIT] key . Y ou will return [...]

At this time, your editing will affect the channel that was last selected in steps 2 – 3. As necessary , use the statue keys or the cursor [ E ]/[ R ] keys to switch channels. 5. Use the cursor [ Q ]/[ W ] keys to select the EQ parameter that you want to adjust, and turn the dial to edit the value. The parameters that can be selected and their ra[...]

2. Press the status key (1 – 6) for one of the two channels that you want to stereo-link. 3. Press the cursor [ W ] key twice. The ST LINK (stereo link) parameter screen will appear . 4. T urn the dial to switch the setting on. Stereo linking will be enabled for the selected channel and the adjacent odd-numbered/ev en-numbered channel. T o defeat[...]

If you select a scene that has already been saved, and execute this operation, the previously saved scene will be overwritten. Here's how to recall a scene that w as sav ed to memory . 1. Press the [SCENE] key , and use the cursor [ E ]/[ R ] keys to make the display read "SCENE CALL." The right side of the display will indicate the [...]

• If you press the [MARK] key at a location wher e a mark has not yet been assigned, a new mark will be assigned to that location. • If a dot is shown at the lower right of the mark number , this means that the mark matches the current location. 4. T urn the dial to select the number of the scene you saved in step 1 (the scene that will be the [...]

Switching the level meter display type W ith the MRS-1044's default settings, the level meters displayed in the center of the screen will indicate the lev el of the signals that hav e passed through the [REC LEVEL] controls/faders (post-fader). If necessary , howe ver , you can switch the meters so that they indicate the le vel of the signals [...]

About the rhythm section The "rhythm section" of the MRS-1044 contains drum sounds and bass sounds, and can be used as a drum + bass machine. The rhythm section can be operated in synchronization with the recorder section, or operated independently . Here we will explain the basic concepts and terms that you need to know in order to use t[...]

playback are collectiv ely called a "rhythm song." In a rhythm song, you can program the rhythm pattern data, bass track chord data, and tempo data to create the accompaniment for an entire song. A project can use only one rhythm song. ■ Rhythm Pattern mode and Rhythm Song mode The rhythm section can operate in one of two modes: "R[...]

5. T o stop playback, press the STOP [ P ] key . The recorder and rhythm pattern will stop. 6. T o return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key while the rhythm section is stopped. The [P A TTERN] key will remain lit, and the [RHYTHM] key will go dark. If you press the PLA Y [ R ] key in this state, the rhythm pattern that was used most recently[...]

While this screen is displayed, all transport operations ar e invalid. 3. T urn the dial to select the desired drum kit / bass program. For a list of drum kits / bass programs that can be selected, refer to the appendix at the end of this manual. 4. Press the [ENTER] key . The change will be finalized, and you will return to the main screen. The dr[...]

3. Use the cursor [ Q ]/[ W ] keys to make the display read " Ptn". The number of the rhythm pattern that is input at the current location is displayed below "Ptn" in this screen. F or an empty rhythm song, howe ver , no rhythm pattern data has been input. For this reason, the area that displays the rhythm pattern number will in[...]

■ T o erase rhythm patter n data Use the cursor [ E ]/[ R ] keys to mo ve to the location at which you want to erase rhythm pattern data, and press the [ERASE] key . The rhythm pattern data will be erased, and the display will change to " Ptn," indicating that the preceding pattern will continue playing. If you erase the rhythm pattern [...]

root has been changed to A. 5. T o specify the chord type, press the cursor [ W ] key once to make the display read "CHORD." 6. T urn the dial to select the chord type. Y ou can choose from the following chord types. The following screen sho ws an example of when the chord type has been changed to minor (m). W ith these settings, chord da[...]

If no tempo data has been input into a rhythm song, it will play at the tempo that was specif ied in Rhythm Pattern mode. In other words if you change the tempo in Rhythm Pattern mode, the tempo of the rhythm song will also change. T o prevent this, you can input tempo data at the be ginning of the rhythm song in which the rhythm pattern / chord da[...]

If no tempo data has been input, the tempo specified in Rhythm Pattern mode will be used. T o specify a tempo for the rhythm song itself, input tempo data at the beginning of the rhythm song ( → p.62). 4. Move to the location at which you want to input a new event. For details on ho w to mov e the current location, refer to page 61. 5. Use the cu[...]

It is also possible to make the rhythm song play back using differ ent rhythm section sounds (drum kit / bass program). For details refer to p.57 "Changing the drum kit / bass program." Editing a rhythm song This section explains ho w to edit a rhythm song that you created. Part of a rhythm song can be copied in measures and inserted into[...]

6. Select the starting measure of the copy- destination, and press the [ENTER] key . The copy will be ex ecuted, and you will return to the screen of step 2. If the copy-destination region extends beyond the end of the rhythm song, the rhythm song will be lengthened automatically . 7. Press the STOP [ P ] key . Y ou will return to the rhythm song s[...]

Creating an original rhythm patter n This section explains ho w you can create your own original rhythm pattern by tapping the front panel pads 1 – 8. Here's how to select an empty rhythm pattern, and then select the track (drum track or bass track) on which you will record a performance. ■ Selecting an empty rhythm pattern 1. In the main [...]

When the bass track is selected, "BASS" will always be shown in the P AD area in the right of the display . 2. As necessary , press the [BANK] key and turn the dial to switch the pad bank. When the bass track is selected, you can switch the pad bank to change the scale or range of the bass program played by pads 1 – 8. For the bass trac[...]

■ Setting the length and time signature of the rhythm pattern When creating a new rhythm pattern, you can use the following procedure to specify the number of measures and time signature in the pattern. It is not possible to change the length or time signature after recor ding a rhythm pattern. 1. Make sure that an empty rhythm pattern is selecte[...]

5. If you want to erase the performance of all pads from the track, hold down the [ERASE] key and press the status key of the corr esponding track (DRUM or BASS). Performance data for all pads will be erased from the pattern for the interval during which you hold do wn both keys. 6. When you have finished recor ding, press the STOP [ P ] key . Patt[...]

what you see when you select "EDIT OrR OO T" and press the [ENTER] key . 5. T urn the dial to specify the chord root / type. ● T o specify the chord root (OrROOT) T urn the dial to specify the note name of the chord root in a range of C – B (default: C). ● T o specify the chord type (OrCHORD) T urn the dial to specify the chord type[...]

Here's how a rhythm pattern can be copied to another pattern number . 1. In the rhythm pattern screen, select the copy- source rhythm pattern, and press the [EDIT] key . The rhythm pattern edit menu will appear . 2. Use the cursor [ E ]/[ R ] keys to make the display read "EDIT COPY ," and press the [ENTER] key . 3. T urn the dial to[...]

Importing rhythm patter ns and the rhythm song from another project Here's how you can import (load) the rhythm pattern data (255 patterns) and rhythm song data from another project that was sa ved on the hard disk. 1. In the main screen, pr ess the [RHYTHM] key , and then press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key . A screen will appear in which you can[...]

5. When you have finished creating settings, pr ess the [EXIT] key several times. Y ou will return to the main screen. Y ou can change the length of the pre-count that is sounded when you record a rhythm pattern. When the following screen is displayed, turn the dial to choose one of these settings. • OFF: The pre-count will be turned off. • 1: [...]

About the effects The MRS-1044 has two types of ef fects, an "insert effect" and two "send/return ef fects." The two types can be used simultaneously . The two types of ef fect are described below in detail. The insert effect is used by inserting it into a specif ic signal route. Y ou can select one of the following locations at[...]

Using the insert effect This section explains ho w to insert the insert effect, ho w to select a patch, and how to edit the patch. The insert effect is a multi-ef fect unit that contains a chain of separate effects such as compressor , distortion, and delay . Each of these separate effects is called an "ef fect module," and up to six effe[...]

When the project is in its initial state, the insert effect is sent into the input mixer . Howev er , you may change the insert location as necessary . The procedure is as follows. 1. In the main screen, pr ess the effect section [INPUT SOURCE] key . The currently selected insert location will appear in the display . The display has the following s[...]

5. T urn the dial to change the setting to "DRY ." 6. When you have finished adjusting settings, press the [EXIT] key several times. Y ou will return to the main screen. The "UTILITY REC SRC" setting is stored independently for each project. Befor e you begin recording other parts, change the setting back to "WET ." He[...]

• When recor ding on one mono track (track 1 – 6) If no recor ding track is selected, the output signal of the insert effect will be sent to a location immediately befor e the MASTER fader , and mixed with the signals of the track mixer . ■ When inserted into the track mixer • If two mono channels (channels 1/2, 3/4, 5/6), a stereo channel [...]

Here's how to edit the ef fect type and effect parameters for the currently selected patch. 1. Press the [EFFECT] key to make the key light. The display will indicate the currently selected patch. 2. Use the ALGORITHM keys to select an algorithm, and turn the dial to select the patch that you want to edit. It is not possible to change the algo[...]

The following diagram sho ws an example of when the MODULA TION/DELA Y module effect is changed from "CHOR US" to "FLANGER." Some effect modules have only one ef fect type. For such modules, there will be no scr een for selecting the effect type. If the contents of a patch have been edited, the "EDIT" indicator in the [...]

• Patches that you store ar e saved on the hard disk as part of the project. • Patch data included in an already existing pr oject can be loaded into the current pr oject ( → p.84). This is convenient when you want to use an edited patch in a differ ent project. Here's how to edit the name of the currently selected patch. 1. Press the [E[...]

• When a reverb or chorus/delay patch is selected, you can press the corr esponding key ([REVERB] or [CHORUS/DELA Y]) to switch that effect on/of f. (When off, the key will be dark.) • For details on track mixer operations, refer to p.49. 3. T o return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key . Here's how to edit a re verb or chorus/delay [...]

A patch you edited can be stored in any location of the same send/return effect. Y ou can also store an existing patch in another location to create a copy of that patch. 1. Press the [EFFECT] key , and then press the [EDIT] key . The currently selected patch can now be edited. 2. Use the cursor [ Q ]/[ W ] keys to make the display read "STORE[...]

Importing patches from another project Here's how to import (load) all patches for the internal effects (insert ef fect and send/return effect) from another project that is already sav ed on the hard disk. 1. Press the [EFFECT] key , and then press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key in the display section. The display will indicate "UTILITY REC SR[...]

About projects On the MRS-1044, the data needed to reproduce a song you create is managed in units called "projects." A project contains the following data. • The data recor ded on V -takes 1 – 10 of tracks 1 – 10 • The current mixer settings • The settings saved in scene numbers 0 – 99 • The numbers of the patches currently[...]

4. Execute the operation (or change the setting) that you selected. For details on the procedure, refer to the sections that follow . 5. T o return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times. In the case of an operation that you execute, you will automatically return to the main screen after execution. Y ou can select a project that was[...]

• These screens ar e for display only , and contain no items that can be edited. • The remaining r ecordable time is an approximation. This operation copies a specified project that is sa ved on the hard disk. 1. When the above screen is displayed, turn the dial to select the copy-source pr oject, and press the [ENTER] key . A screen will appea[...]

song • Deleting or saving the project • Saving/deleting scenes, making marker settings, etc. A project for which the Protect setting is turned on is indicated by a symbol displayed at the left of the project number in the main screen. • If you save the project after completing the mix, it will be impossible to return to that state if you cont[...]

About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard that allows messages such as performance data (collectiv ely called "MIDI messages") to be exchanged between devices such as electronic musical instruments and computers. The MRS-1044 supports MIDI, and can transfer messages to and from another MIDI-compatible device via[...]

Making MIDI-related settings This section explains the procedure for making MIDI- related settings. The procedure is the same for most settings. The basic procedure is as follows. 1. Press the [RHYTHM] key , and then press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key . 2. Use the cursor [ E ]/[ R ] keys to make the display read "UTILITY MIDI." 3. Press the [...]

(rhythm song) ev en if you are not using the rhythm track. Timing Clock will be transmitted even if the drum and/or bass tracks are muted (DRUM/BASS status keys dark). • When using MIDI Timing Clock messages transmitted from the MRS-1044 to synchr onize the operation of an external MIDI device, you should also tur n on transmission for Song Posit[...]

Changing the function of the foot switch W ith the default settings of the MRS-1044, a separately sold foot switch (ZOOM FS01) connected to the [FOO T SW] jack can be used to play/stop the MRS-1044. If you want to use the foot switch to perform manual punch-in/out recording ( → p.33), use the following procedure to change the internal setting. 1.[...]

6. When the desired note name appears, watch the ">" and "<" symbols in the display , and make fine adjustments to the tuning. 7. If you want to change the refer ence pitch of the tuner , turn the dial. The reference pitch of the tuner is set to middle A=440 Hz by default. The reference pitch can be adjusted in a range of [...]

4. T urn the dial to switch the setting "ON." 5. When you have finished making settings, press the [EXIT] key several times. Y ou will return to the main screen. This setting must be made before you mixdown. If you turn the setting ON after mixing down, it will have no effect. H INT ZOOM MRS-1044 94 Reference [Other] Preventing digital co[...]

● Recorder Physical tracks 10 Virtual tracks 100 (10 virtual tracks for each track) Drum track 1 (stereo) Bass track 1 (mono) Simultaneously recor dable tracks 2 tracks Recorded data format 16 bit linear (uncompressed) Maximum recor ding time More than 44 hours (calculated for mono tracks) Markers 100 mark points per project Location display Hour[...]

■ No sound, or sound is very weak • Check the connections to your audio system, and the volume of your audio system. • Make sure that the status ke ys of each channel are lit green. If a key is dark, press the k ey to make it light green. • Make sure that the fader of each channel and the MASTER fader are raised. If they are already raised,[...]

■ Can't hear the rhythm pattern play back • Make sure that the DR UM/B ASS status keys are lit green. • Make sure that the DR UM/BASS faders are raised. If the faders are already raised, lo wer them and then raise them once again. • Make sure that you hav e not selected a blank rhythm pattern (pattern name "EMPTY"). ■ Can&a[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 98 Appendices Effect type/parameter list Effect type/parameter list Insert effect Clean sound that models a transistor combo amp. Clean sound that models a built-in type v acuum tube amp. Driv e sound that models a built-in type vacuum tube amp. Model of a small built-in v acuum tube combo amp, with characteristic distortion. Unique c[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 99 Appendices Effect type/parameter list P ARAMETER 1 P ARAMETER 2 P ARAMETER 3 P ARAMETER 4 TYPE CHORUS FLANGER PHASER TREMOLO PDL-WAH AutoWah PITCH RingMod EXCITER AIR WIDE DELA Y Stereo chorus with clear sound and great spaciousness. An effect that adds a pronounced character and modulation to the sound. An effect that adds a swoos[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 100 Appendices Effect type/parameter list TYPE = PDL-WAH : 1 – 50 TYPE = EXCITER : 1 – 5 1 – 8 OFF / On bPF / LPF 1 – 10 -10 – 10 -12.0 – 24.0 0 – 10 0 – 30 0 – 10 1 – 10 TYPE = WIDE : 1 – 64 TYPE = DELA Y : 1 – 50 0 – 30 0 – 30 Specifies the center frequency of the w ah. Specifies the frequency . Sets the [...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 101 Appendices Effect type/parameter list -12 – 12 -12 – 12 -12 – 12 1 – 8 Boosts/cuts the high-frequency range. Boosts/cuts the mid-frequency range. Boosts/cuts the low-frequenc y range. Sets the output lev el of the module. HIGH HIGH 1 HIGH 2 MID MID 1 MID 2 LOW LOW 1 LOW 2 LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 SINGLE DUAL ( Lch ) DUAL ( Rc[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 102 Appendices Effect type/parameter list 0 – 10 1 – 10 TYPE = FLANGER : -10 – 10 TYPE = DELA Y : 0 – 10 TYPE = DELA Y : 1 – 50 TYPE = DOUBLE : 1 – 100 1 – 100 0 – 10 0 – 30 LowBoost SIZE FB TIME TIME 1 TIME 2 TONE TONE 1 TONE 2 MIX MIX 1 MIX 2 SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE DUAL ( Lch ) DUAL ( Rch ) SINGLE DUAL ( Lch )[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 103 Appendices Effect type/parameter list DEPTH DEPTH RA TE DEPTH SHIFT RA TE TIME P ARAMETER 1 P ARAMETER 2 P ARAMETER 3 TYPE CHORUS FLANGER PHASER TREMOLO PITCH RingMod DOUBLE MODULA TION/DELA Y MODULE RA TE RA TE COLOR RA TE TONE BALANCE TONE MIX FB -- CLIP BALANCE -- MIX 0 – 10 1 – 30 0 – 30 TYPE = FLANGER : -10 – 10 1 –[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 104 Appendices Effect type/parameter list 0 – 30 0 – 30 0 – 10 1 – 30 1 – 30 HPF /LPF /bPF 1 – 30 0 – 30 0 – 30 Specifies the degree to which the stereo component is emphasized. Specifies the spaciousness that includes the mono component. Specifies the depth of the ef fect. Specifies the LFO of fset. Specifies the spee[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 105 Appendices Effect type/parameter list Mn /St 0 – 10 1 – 30 1 – 30 0 – 30 TYPE=DELA Y :1 – 1000 TYPE=DOUBLE:1 – 100 0 – 10 0 – 10 0 – 30 0 – 10 Selects the LFO phrase; Mn (mono) or St (stereo). Sets the depth of the effect. Sets the speed of the effect. Sets the pre-delay time. Adjusts the mix amount of the effe[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 106 Appendices Effect patch list Standard MRS-Drv RCT -BG CrnchCmp 9002Lead F-T weed J-Chorus Phaser BlackPnl MatchCru Arpeggio JetSound Combo-BG FDR-T win Beatle CleanCH WildFuzz JB.Style Pitch-5 BRT -Drv Soldan MatchDrv Snake Crunch Ballad Metal-X DP-Drv W etDrive Mellow MultiDst Bright Melody V -Blues BlueFngr StrmBeat CompCln Jazz[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 107 Appendices Effect patch list BS-Pick BS-Od BS-Drv BS-Fingr BS-Slap BS-Comp BS-Edge BS-Solo BS-Octve BS-W ah AG-Fingr AG-Cho AG-12 AG-Flang AcoSIM 1 AcoSIM 2 AcoSIM 3 BsSIM1 BsSIM2 BsSIM3 T ight sound for playing with a pick Rock sound with retro-feeling distortion Bass sound with hard distortion All-around sound for finger picking[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 108 Appendices Effect patch list Syn-Lead OrganPha OrgaRock EP-Chor ClavFlg Concert Honkey PowerBD DrumFlng LiveDrum JetDrum AsianKit BassBost Mono->St AM Radio Effect for single-note synth leads Phaser effect for synth/or gan Sound for rock organ Beautiful resonance and chorus, effecti ve for electric piano Sound for clavinet Conc[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 109 Appendices Pattern list Patter n list 08Beat01 08Beat02 08Beat03 08Beat04 08Beat05 08Beat06 08Beat07 08Beat08 08Beat09 08Beat10 08Beat11 08Beat12 16Beat01 16Beat02 16Beat03 16Beat04 16Beat05 16Beat06 16Beat07 16Beat08 16FUS 01 16FUS 02 04JAZZ01 04JAZZ02 04JAZZ03 04JAZZ04 BOSSA CNTR Y 68BLUS DANCE ROCK01 ROCK02 ROCK03 ROCK04 ROCK05[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 110 Appendices Pattern list 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 ROCKs1V A ROCKs1F A ROCKs1VB ROCKs1FB ROCKs2V A ROCKs2F A ROCKs2VB ROCKs2FB ROCKs3V A ROCKs3F A ROCKs3VB ROCKs3[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 111 Appendices Pattern list 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 s1V A HIP s1F A HIP s1VB HIP s1FB HIP s1VC HIP s1VD HIP s2V A HIP s2VB HIP s2FB HIP s2VC HIP s2VD HIP s3V A HIP s3VB Hip Funk DANC01 DANC02 DAN[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 112 Appendices Pattern list BALD01 BALD02 BALD03 BALD04 BALD05T BALD06 BALD07 BALD08 BALD09 BALD10 BALD11T BALDs1V A BALDs1F A BALDs1VB BALDs1FB BLUS01 BLUS02 BLUS03 BLUS04 BLUS05 BLUS06 BLUSs1V A BLUSs1F A BLUSs1VB BLUSs1FB CNTR01 CNTR02 CNTR03 CNTR04 CNTRs1V A CNTRs1F A CNTRs1VB CNTRs1FB JAZZ01 JAZZ02 JAZZ03 JAZZ04 JAZZ05 JAZZ06 JAZ[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 113 Appendices Drum kit / bass program list Drum kit / bass program list 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 00LIVE1 01LIVE2 02STDIO1 03STDIO2 04STNDR1 05STNDR2 06ELE_DR 07ENHPWR 08GENERL 09DRUM9 10FUNK1 11FUNK2 12JAZZ 13BRUSH 14EPIC1 15EPIC2 16BALAD1 17BALAD2 18DANCE1 19DANCE2 20HIPHP1 2[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 114 Appendices Pad-Instrument/Note# correspondence table Pad-Instrument/Note# correspondence table Kick Snare Closed HiHat Open HiHat TOM 1 TOM 2 TOM 3 Crash Cymbal Instrument name P AD No. PA D 1 PA D 2 PA D 3 PA D 4 PA D 5 PA D 6 PA D 7 PA D 8 P AD NAME BANK1 KICK SNARE CLOSED HA T OPEN HA T TOM 1 TOM 2 TOM 3 CYMBAL NOTE# 36 38 42 4[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 115 Appendices Pad-Instrument/Note# correspondence table Stick Reverb Studio Click Cross Stick Short Guiro Claves Wood Click 1 Wood Click 2 Wood Click 3 Instrument name P AD No. P AD1 P AD2 P AD3 P AD4 P AD5 P AD6 P AD7 P AD8 P AD NAME BANK1 KICK SNARE CLOSED HA T OPEN HA T TOM 1 TOM 2 TOM 3 CYMBAL NOTE# 36 38 42 46 50 47 43 49 Latin [...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 116 Appendices MIDI implementation MIDI implementation MRS-1044 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION 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: not[...]

ZOOM MRS-1044 117 Appendices MIDI implementation chart MIDI implementation chart [HardDisk Recorder ] Date : 20.August,2001 Model MRS-1044 MIDI Implementation Chart Version :1.01 Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function ... Basic Default 1-16,OFF 1-16,OFF Memorized Channel Changed 1-16,OFF 1-16,OFF Default 3 3 Mode Messages x x Altered *************[...]

A A-B Repeat function 32 [A-B REPEA T] key 11, 32 [A CCESS] indicator 10 Algorithm 21, 75 ALGORITHM keys 9, 77 [A UTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key 11, 33 Auto punch-in/out 33 B Balance 48 [B ANK] key 10, 66 Bass track 55 Bass program, editing a 57 Bass programs 55 B ASS status key 10 Bounce function 37 [BOUNCE] key 10, 37 [BYP ASS/TUNER] key 9, 21, 92 C Captu[...]

P Pad bank 66 Pad sensiti vity , adjusting the 73 Pads 10, 55 Pan 25, 48 [P AN] key 11, 48, 49 Patch le vel 75, 80 Patches 21 Insert effect patches 75 Importing patches from another project 84 Patch list 106 Send/return effect patches 81 [P A TTERN] key 9, 56 [PEAK] indicators 8, 20 [PHANTOM ON/OFF] switch 13 Phantom power supply 13 Ping-pong recor[...]

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