Zoom MRS-1266 manual

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USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ZOOM MRS-1266 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight w arnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be pre vented. The meanings of these symbols are as follo ws: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely danger ous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the dev[...]

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ZOOM MRS-1266 3 Usage Pr ecautions • Electrical interference F or safety considerations, the MRS-1266 has been designed to provide maximum protection ag ainst the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the de vice, and protection from external interference. Ho wev er , equipment that is very susceptible to [...]

Contents ZOOM MRS-1266 4 USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Usage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Introducing the MRS[...]

Contents ZOOM MRS-1266 5 Reference [Phrase Looping] . . . . . . . . . . 65 Which kind of phrases can be used? . . . . . . . . . 65 Loading a phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Basic phrase loading steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Importing a V-take from the current project . . . . . . . . 66 Importing a WAV/AI[...]

Contents ZOOM MRS-1266 6 Erasing a CD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Finalizing a CD-R/RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Loading data from an audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Reference [Projects] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 About projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Project operations[...]

Introduction ZOOM MRS-1266 7 ■ Brings together all the functionality you need for complete music pr oduction The MRS-1266 provides all the functionality you need for professional music production: hard disk recorder , drum/bass machine, digital mixer , effects, CD-R/R W dri ve and more. From creating the rh ythm tracks to multitrack recording, mi[...]

Introduction ZOOM MRS-1266 8 ■ Rhythm section can be used to pr ovide guide rhythm or accompaniment The rhythm section pro vides more than 400 types of accompaniment patterns from the internal drum + bass sound generator . Y ou can also create original patterns with real-time/step input. This can be used as an independent guide rhythm or in synch[...]

Introduction ZOOM MRS-1266 9 DRUM BASS 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9/10 MASTER (11/12) INPUT OUTPUT Recorder section Rhythm section CD-R/RW section Insert effect REVERB CHORUS DELA Y Mixer section Bass sound From immediately after [MASTER] fader To immediately before [MASTER] fader From master tracks To master tracks Drum sound Tr ack 1 Tr ack 2 Tr ack 3 Tr ack[...]

Introduction ZOOM MRS-1266 10 recording/playback. For e xample, you can record guitar solos onto multiple V -takes, and then compare them later to select the best take. H INT By changing the internal settings of the MRS-1266, you can directly r ecor d the signal from INPUT jacks 1 - 6 on tracks 1 - 6. (This is called "6TR REC mode".) The [...]

Introduction ZOOM MRS-1266 11 Effect section The MRS-1266 provides tw o types of ef fects: insert ef fect and send/return ef fect. These ef fects can be used simul- taneously and hav e the characteristics described below . ■ Insert effect This ef fect can be inserted at one of the follo wing three points in the signal path. (1) Immediately after [...]

Parts of the MRS-1266 ZOOM MRS-1266 12 Input section Display section TRACK P ARAMETER section Control section Rhythm section Effect section Fader section T ransport section [PEAK] indicators 1 - 6 [CLIP] indicator [ON/OFF] keys [6TRACK RECORDING] key [LCD CONTRAST] knob Display [REC LEVEL] control [MIC] key [BYP ASS] key [INPUT SOURCE] key [PRE AMP[...]

Parts of the MRS-1266 ZOOM MRS-1266 13 [DRUM] key [INSERT/COPY] key [KIT/PROG] key [DELETE/ERASE] key [BASS] key [SONG] key Pads [STEP] [)] key Faders (1 - 8, 9/10, MASTER) Status keys (1 - 8, 9/10, MASTER) [TEMPO] key [P A TTERN] key [DRUM]/[BASS] status keys [DRUM]/[BASS] faders [DRUM MIXER] key [BANK/OCT AVE] [(] key [EQ HIGH] key [EQ LOW] key [[...]

Parts of the MRS-1266 ZOOM MRS-1266 14 INPUT 1 - 4 jacks INPUT 5 BALANCE connector INPUT 6 BALANCE connector MIDI OUT connector Expansion slot [POWER] switch MIDI IN connector MASTER OUTPUT jacks INPUT 5 UNBALANCE jack INPUT 6 UNBALANCE jack DIGIT AL OUTPUT jack [PHANTOM ON/OFF] switch DC 12V jack Input/output section CD-R/RW drive bay [STEREO SUB [...]

Connections ZOOM MRS-1266 15 RL MIDI IN MIDI OUT OPTICAL IN To prev ent damage to the speakers of your audio system, turn off the po wer of the system connected to the [OUTPUT] (MASTER) jacks (or turn the volume all the way do wn) before you make connections. Loop the cable of the AC adaptor around the hook as shown in the diagram before connecting[...]

Connections ZOOM MRS-1266 16 Front panel Y ou can connect the separately av ailable ZOOM FS01 to this jack, for playback start/stop control or for punch-in/punch- out control. Y ou can connect the separately av ailable ZOOM FP-01/FP-02 to this jack, for controlling effect parameters. The PHONES jack carries the same signal as the MASTER OUTPUT jack[...]

Installing the CD-R/RW Drive ZOOM MRS-1266 17 1. Using the four flathead scr ews supplied with the MRS-1266, attach the two supplied drive guides to the left and right side of the drive. Make sure not to attach the guide upside down. 2. Remove the drive mounting scr ews from the bottom of the MRS-1266, and remove the bottom plate. Ta ke care not t[...]

Installing the CD-R/RW Drive ZOOM MRS-1266 18 Flat cable Power cable supplied pan-head screw supplied pan-head screw 4. Plug the power cable and fl at cable fr om the main unit into the r espective connectors on the CD-R/RW drive. 5. Position the CD-R/RW drive in the bay and carefully push it all the way in. 6. Attach the bottom plate using the tw[...]

Listening to the Demo Song ZOOM MRS-1266 19 Demo song protect status The demo song on the hard disk is set to protected status, which means that le vel mixing and other settings can be changed while you play the song, b ut the changes cannot be stored on the disk. If you wish to retain changes you ha ve made, disable the protect status ( → p. 141[...]

Listening to the Demo Song ZOOM MRS-1266 20 Playing the demo song After loading, play the demo song as follo ws. 1. Tu rn down the volume of the audio system. When headphones are connected, turn do wn the [MASTER PHONES] le vel control. 2. Press the PLA Y [ R ] key in the transport section. Playback of the demo song starts. 3. Adjust the audio syst[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 21 This Quick T our is comprised of the five steps listed belo w . Carrying out these steps in sequence will help you to become f amiliar with the use of the rh ythm section and with the entire process of recording tracks and completing a song. ● Step 1: Cr eating a new pr oject Sho ws how to create a ne w project. ● S[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 22 H INT • When creating a new pr oject, the lowest free pr oject number is automatically selected. • If desired, you can change the pr oject name at this stage. Use the cursor left/right keys to move the fl ashing position, and turn the dial to select a letter . 4. Press the [ENTER] key once mor e. A ne w project is c[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 23 1. Ve rify that the [DRUM]/[BASS] status keys ar e lit. Then set the [DRUM], [BASS], and [MASTER] faders to the 0 (dB) position. If the [DR UM]/[BASS] status k eys are out, press them to turn them on. The drum sound and bass sound of the rhythm section are sent to the respecti ve f aders which function as an internal mix[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 24 7. Tu rn the dial to select the number of the rhythm pattern to insert. In this example, we will choose rh ythm pattern number 046 (R OCK 17). 8. Use the cursor up/down keys to adjust the rhythm pattern length. When the duration is longer than the original rhythm pattern, the same pattern is repeated for the number of me[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 25 13. Enter all other rhythm patterns in the same way . 14. When rhythm pattern input is completed, pr ess the STOP [ P ] key . The REC [ O ] ke y goes out and the rhythm song display appears again. By pressing the ZER O [ U ] key to return to the be ginning of the rhythm song and then pressing the PLA Y [ R ] key , you ca[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 26 To return to the start position, you can use the cursor left/ right ke ys. 2. Press the cursor down key r epeatedly to bring up the indication "ROOT" on the fi rst line of the display . In this condition, specify the root of the chord. F or example, when you specify E, the display becomes as follo ws. 3. Tu rn[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 27 8. When input is complete, pr ess the STOP [ P ] key . The REC [ O ] ke y goes out, and the display returns to the rhythm song screen. 9. Return to the beginning of the rhythm song and press the PLA Y [ R ] key . The rhythm song you ha ve created is played back. T o stop playback, press the ST OP [ P ] ke y . When the rh[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 28 Step 3: Recording the first track In this step, you record the first track while listening to the rhythm song you ha ve created. 3-1 Adjusting input sensitivity and recor ding level Adjust input sensiti vity to match the instrument connected to the INPUT jack, and adjust the signal le vel to be recorded on the track. 1[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 29 3-2 Setting the insert effect The MRS-1266 contains two types of ef fects: an "insert effect" that can be inserted into a specifi c signal route, and a "send/return ef fect" that can be applied to the entire song by using the send/return of the mix er . In this example, we will apply the insert ef fe[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 30 H INT If you want to recor d without sending the sound through the insert effect, pr ess the [BYP ASS] key from the main scr een. This will bypass the insert ef fect. When you pr ess the [BY - P ASS] key once again it will go out, and bypass will be dis- abled. 3.3 Selecting a track and recording Now we will record the s[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 31 If necessary , you can operate the DR UM/B ASS faders to adjust the volume of the rh ythm section. When you are finished adjusting the monitor le vel, press the ST OP [ P ] key to stop the rhythm song. Then press the ZER O [ U ] key to return to the beginning of the song. 4. To begin recor ding, pr ess the ZERO [ U ] ke[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 32 Step 4: Overdubbing In this step, you will learn ho w to record another instrument or vocals on a ne w track, while listening to the rhythm song and to the track you already recorded. Recording additional parts in this way is called "o verdubbing". 4-1 Selecting an insert effect patch We will also apply an inse[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 33 Step 5: Mixdown When you are finished recording all tracks, you can adjust the volume le vel, panning etc. of the rhythm section and the recorded tracks section, use the send/return ef fect and insert effect, and perform other steps to create the fi nished song. 5-1 Adjusting volume, panning, and EQ Here's ho w to[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 34 5. Press the status key of the track whose panning you want to adjust (or the [DRUM]/[BASS] status key). The selected status ke y lights up in orange. While the track parameter menu is sho wn, the status ke y (or the cursor left/ right ke ys) can be used to select the track or drum/bass sound to be adjusted. 6. Tu rn the[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 35 5-2 Using the send/retur n effect The send/return ef fect is internally connected to the send/ return loop of the mixer . The MRS-1266 allo ws you to use two types of send/return ef fects: reverb and chorus. The follo wing diagram sho ws the signal flo w of the send/return effect. The amount of signal sent to each ef fe[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 36 5-3 Using the mastering effect Y ou can place the insert ef fect immediately before the [MASTER] fader and use one of the MASTERING algorithm patches to modify the dynamics or tone of the entire song. T o apply an insert ef fect to the entire song, proceed as follo ws. ■ Changing the insert location of the insert effec[...]

Quick Tour ZOOM MRS-1266 37 1. Press the ZERO [ U ] key to r eturn to the beginning of the song. 2. Repeatedly pr ess the [MASTER] status key so that the key lights up in r ed. The master track can no w be recorded. 3. Hold down the REC [ O ] key and pr ess the PLA Y [ R ] key . Recording on the master track starts. The signal after passing the [MA[...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 38 Using V -takes Each track 1 - 10 of the recorder contains ten virtual tracks, called "V -takes". For each track, you can select one tak e, which will be used for recording and playback. F or example, you can switch V -takes as you record multiple vocal or guitar solos on the same track, and later comp[...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 39 • GTRxx-yy V -take recorded through GUIT AR/B ASS algorithm insert effect •M ICxx-yy V -take recorded through MIC algorithm insert ef fect •L INxx-yy V -take recorded through LINE algorithm insert ef fect • MASxx-yy V -take recorded through MASTERING algorithm insert effect • BYPxx-yy V -take recorded[...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 40 Moving to a desired point in the song (Locate function) Y ou can specify a location within the song in time units (minutes/seconds/milliseconds) or in measure units (measure/ beat/tick) units, and mov e to that location. 1. With the r ecorder stopped, use the cursor left/right keys from the main scr een to move[...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 41 4. Locate a point several measur es before the intended punch-in point, and pr ess the PLA Y [ R ] key to begin r ecor der playback. 5. When you come to the punch-in point, pr ess the REC [ O ] key (or pr ess the foot switch). The REC [ O ] ke y lights up, and recording be gins from that location. 6. When you c[...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 42 When you reach the In point, recording will be gin automatically (punch-in). When you reach the Out point, recording will end automatically , and playback will resume (punch-out). 9. When you ar e finished r ecording, pr ess the STOP [ P ] key . 10. To listen to the recor ded result, move to a location earlier[...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 43 Mixdown steps Here's ho w to mix tracks 1 - 10 and the rhythm section (drum + bass) sound onto two stereo channels and record these on the master track. 1. Press the [V -T AKE] key in the track parameter section so that the key lights up. The screen for selecting a V -take for each track appears. 2. Press [...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 44 Playing the master track To play the recorded master track, proceed as follo ws. 1. From the main scr een, press the [MASTER] status key several times, until the key is lit in gr een. The unit goes into master track playback mode. In this mode, all other status ke ys are out, all other tracks are muted, and all[...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 45 Combining multiple tracks on another track (Bounce function) How bounce works "Bounce" is a function that mix es 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".) F o[...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 46 indication "BOUNCE REC T AKE" on the display , and press the [ENTER] key . The V -take currently selected for recording is sho wn. • CURRENT : The bounce result will be recorded on the V -take currently selected for the recording track (default setting). •1 - 10: The bounce result will be recorded[...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 47 Recor ding on 6 tracks simultaneously (6TR REC mode) This section explains ho w to use the 6TR REC mode which allo ws up to six tracks to be recorded simultaneously . How 6TR REC works In 6TR REC mode, the signals from the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks (or from the GUIT AR/B ASS INPUT 1 - 2 jacks) can be recorded directly [...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 48 6. While the instruments ar e played, use the [REC LEVEL] contr ol to adjust the r ecording level. Set the recording le vel as high as possible, b ut av oid settings that cause the [CLIP] indicator to light. The current signal lev el can be checked in the lower part of the display (INPUT 1 - 6). 7. Press the st[...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 49 6. Press the [BOUNCE] key . 7. From the main scr een, repeatedly pr ess the status key of the track to be used as r ecording destination, until the key is lit in r ed. The selected track is ready for recording. Up to tw o status ke ys can be selected. The other tracks function normally . H INT When wishing to r[...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 50 H INT • Mark number 00 is alr eady set at the beginning of the song (the counter zer o 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 pr evious mark in the song). If a dot is shown at the lower right of the[...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 51 Playing back the same passage r epeatedly (A-B Repeat function) A-B Repeat is a function that repeatedly plays back a desired region of the song. This is useful when you want to listen to the same region repeatedly . 1. Move to the point at which you want to begin r epeat playback, and pr ess the [A-B REPEA T] [...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 52 Finding a desired location (Scrub/Pr eview function) The MRS-1266 provides a "Scrub" function that lets you search for a desired location while repeatedly playing a short region before or after the current point. This is con venient when you want to accurately find the point at which a specifi c sou[...]

Reference [Recorder] ZOOM MRS-1266 53 playback length setting to fl ash, and turn the dial. Y ou can select 40, 80, 120, 160, or 200 (ms) as the length of scrub playback. H INT Y ou can also use the cursor up/down keys to change the scrub playback length. 3. If you want to change the dir ection of scrub playback, use the cursor left/right keys to [...]

Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM MRS-1266 54 Editing by rewriting data The procedure for copying or mo ving a specified range by directly re writing the wa veform data is e xplained below . Basic editing steps When editing by re writing wa veform data, some steps are similar for each action. These are as follo ws. 1. From the main scr een, press the[...]

Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM MRS-1266 55 The subsequent steps will dif fer , depending on which command was selected. See the sections for the respecti ve commands. 7. When the editing command has been executed, r epeatedly pr ess the [EXIT] key to r eturn to the main scr een. N OTE After performing an edit function and r ewriting the audio data [...]

Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM MRS-1266 56 6. Specify the copy destination track/V -take in the same way as when selecting the copy sour ce track/V -take, and pr ess the [ENTER] key . The display changes as follo ws. This screen lets you specify the start point on the copy destination V -take. 7. Specify the copy destination start point in the same[...]

Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM MRS-1266 57 7. Specify the move destination start point in the same way as for the move sour ce, and press the [ENTER] key . The indication “Mov e SURE?” appears on the display . 8. To execute the move operation, pr ess the [ENTER] key . By using the [EXIT] ke y instead of the [ENTER] k ey , you can mov e back to [...]

Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM MRS-1266 58 2. Use the cursor left/right keys to move the fl ashing section of the counter , and tur n the dial to specify the range start point. Y ou can also specify the point as a mark. 3. Press the [ENTER] key . The display changes to “T rm Src END”. 4. Use the same pr ocedur e as in step 2 to specify the ran[...]

Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM MRS-1266 59 5. Press the [ENTER] key . The display changes as follo ws. 6. Tu rn the dial to select the fade-in or fade-out curve. Curves I-1 to I-3 are for f ade-in, and curv es O-1 to O-3 are for fade-out. The three dif ferent kinds of curv es look as follo ws. 7. Press the [ENTER] key . The indication “Fade I/O S[...]

Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM MRS-1266 60 When the re versing operation is e xecuted, the indication “Re verse COMPLETE” appears on the display , and the unit returns to the track edit menu. Changing the duration of a specifi ed range of data Y ou can change the duration of the entire audio data on a track without changing the pitch (time str[...]

Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM MRS-1266 61 Editing V -takes Recorded audio data can also be edited in V -take units. Y ou can for example cop y a certain V -take to another V -take for backup, or delete a V -take that is no longer needed. Basic V -take editing steps When editing audio data in V -take units, some steps are similar for each action. T[...]

Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM MRS-1266 62 Erasing a V -take Y ou can erase the audio data on a specified V -take. The V - take is returned to the non-recorded condition. 1. Refer to steps 1 - 5 of “Basic V -take editing steps” to select the track/V -take to erase and to bring up the indication “ERASE” on the display . Then press the [ENTE[...]

Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM MRS-1266 63 Exchanging V -takes Y ou can exchange the audio data of tw o specified V -takes. 1. Refer to steps 1 - 5 of “Basic V -take editing steps” to select the exchange sour ce track/V -take and to bring up the indication “EXCHG” on the display . Then pr ess the [ENTER] key . A screen for selecting the ex[...]

Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM MRS-1266 64 2. Use the status keys or the dial to select a track for capture. The status ke y for the currently selected track is lit in orange. It is also possible to select the master track. In this case, the indication sho ws “MASTER” and the [MASTER] status k ey is lit. N OTE An unrecor ded track cannot be cap[...]

Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM MRS-1266 65 T rack/V -take Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase CD-ROM/R/RW (1) (2) (3) Phrase pool T rack/V -take Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase Project Phrase pool Project Which kind of phrases can be used? The MRS-1266 can manage up to 100 phrases in one project. The phrases are stored on the hard disk in an are[...]

Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM MRS-1266 66 Loading a phrase This section describes ho w to load a phrase into the phrase pool. Basic phrase loading steps When loading phrases, some steps are similar for each phrase type. These are as follo ws. 1. From the main scr een, press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section. The utility menu app[...]

Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM MRS-1266 67 2. Tu rn the dial to select the track number (1 - 10), and use the cursor up/down keys to select the V -take number (1 - 10). On this screen, the stereo tracks 9/10 are treated as tw o independent tracks. V -takes that are not currently selected for tracks 1 - 10 can also be selected for loading. When tra[...]

Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM MRS-1266 68 Importing a W A V/AIFF file Y ou can an import an audio file (W A V/AIFF) from a CD- R OM or CD-R/R W disc inserted in the CD-R/R W dri ve or from the internal hard disk. Before doing this, the follo wing preparations are necessary . ● When importing fr om the CD-R/RW drive Insert a CD-R OM or CD-R/R [...]

Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM MRS-1266 69 Importing a phrase from a differ ent project Y ou can import any phrase contained in the phrase pool of another project stored on the hard disk. H INT When you import a phrase fr om the phrase pool of another project, you cannot specify a range. If necessary , edit the phrase playback point after importin[...]

Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM MRS-1266 70 2. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “UTILITY PHRASE” on the display , and press the [ENTER] key . The names and numbers of phrases in the phrase pool appear on the display . 3. Tu rn the dial to select the number of the phrase you want to edit. When you press the PLA Y [ R ] k[...]

Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM MRS-1266 71 Copying a phrase Y ou can copy a phrase to an y other phrase number . Any phrase at the copy destination will be o verwritten (erased). This is con venient for example to use one phrase as a starting point and sav e it with different parameter settings. 1. From the main scr een, press the [UTILITY/TRACK E[...]

Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM MRS-1266 72 ● Line up phrases Use the “+” symbol to line up phrases. F or example, entering 0 + 1 + 2 will result in the follo wing play sequence. ● Repeat phrases Use the “x” symbol to specify phrase repetitions. “x” tak es precedence ov er “+”. F or example, entering 0 + 1 x 2 + 2 will result in[...]

Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM MRS-1266 73 can edit and reuse the equation later . • For a phrase loop that has alr eady been written to a track/ V -take, it is not possible to write it again in part or to add another phrase loop. In such a case, specify the entir e phrase again as an equation and write the entir e phrase again. Writing a phrase[...]

Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM MRS-1266 74 9. When equation input is completed, pr ess the [ENTER] key . The follo wing screen appears on the display . This screen lets you select whether to match phrase playback to the rh ythm section measure. 10. Tu rn the dial to select one of the following methods. • ADJUST OFF When you select this setting, [...]

Reference [Mixer] ZOOM MRS-1266 75 DRUM BASS 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9/10 MASTER (11/12) Tr a ck 1 Tr a ck 2 Tr a ck 3 Tr a ck 4 Tr a ck 5 Tr a ck 6 Tr a ck 7 Tr a ck 8 Tr acks 9/10 Master track (tracks 11/12) OUTPUT To maste r track From master track Bass sound Drum sound From immediately after [MASTER] fader To immediately before [MASTER] fader Recorder s[...]

Reference [Mixer] ZOOM MRS-1266 76 EQ HI G EQ HI F EQ LO G EQ LO F CHO SEND REV SEND PA N F ADER ST LINK V T AKE High frequency range EQ boost/cut amount High frequency range EQ boost/cut fr equency Low frequency range EQ boost/cut amount Low frequency range EQ boost/cut fr equency Vo lume sent to chorus/delay (send/return effect) Vo lume sent to r[...]

Reference [Mixer] ZOOM MRS-1266 77 5. Press the [EXIT] key to r eturn to the main screen, and press the [EFFECT] key . The currently selected ef fect patch appears on the display . 6. Press one of the [ALGORITHM] keys in the ef fect section to select the desir ed algorithm, and turn the dial to select the patch to be used. When you hav e selected t[...]

Reference [Mixer] ZOOM MRS-1266 78 Adjusting the depth of the send/re- tur n effects The depth of the send/return ef fects can be adjusted by setting the volume (send le vel) of the signal that is sent from the input mixer to each send/return ef fect (chorus/delay , rev erb). In normal operation, sending the signal from the input mixer to the send/[...]

Reference [Mixer] ZOOM MRS-1266 79 3. Tu rn 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 panning value, pr ess the [EXIT] key . The unit returns to the main screen. The function of the P AN parameter chang[...]

Reference [Mixer] ZOOM MRS-1266 80 5. Use the cursor up/down keys to select the EQ parameter that you want to adjust, and tur n the dial to edit the value. The parameters that can be selected and their ranges are as follo ws. ● [EQ HIGH] • EQ HI G Adjusts the amount of high-range boost/cut. Range: -12 - 0 - 12 (dB) Default: 0 • EQ HI F Adjust[...]

Reference [Mixer] ZOOM MRS-1266 81 H INT When the send/r etur n effect parameter is shown on the dis- play , you can temporarily turn the effect send of f by pressing the [REVERB]/[CHORUS/DELA Y] key . For details, refer to page 125. 6. When you have finished making settings, pr ess the [EXIT] key . The unit returns to the main screen. Linking odd[...]

Reference [Mixer] ZOOM MRS-1266 82 Using the solo function If desired, you can mute all other tracks e xcept one during playback of the recorder section. This is called the “solo function”. It is con venient for example to fine-tune the parameters for a certain track. 1. From the main scr een, perform playback of the r ecor der section and pre[...]

Reference [Mixer] ZOOM MRS-1266 83 3. Press the [STORE] key . The display changes as follo ws. In this condition, you can specify a name for the scene. 4. Use the cursor left/right keys to move the fl ashing position to the character you want to change, and turn the dial to select a character . For information on a vailable characters, refer to pa[...]

Reference [Mixer] ZOOM MRS-1266 84 means that the mark matches the curr ent location. 5. Tu rn the dial to select the number of the scene you want to assign to this mark. The scene will be assigned to the mark. The follo wing screen shows an e xample of scene number 01 being assigned to mark number 0. H INT To cancel a scene assignment, turn the di[...]

Reference [Mixer] ZOOM MRS-1266 85 ● INSERT EFFECT gr oup Any [ALGORITHM] k ey ● CHORUS/DELA Y group [CHOR US/DELA Y] key ● REVERB gr oup [REVERB] ke y When a group is enabled, the respecti ve keys are lit, and when the group is disabled, the ke ys are flashing. H INT Y ou can also use the cursor up/down keys to enable or dis- able all group[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 86 About the rhythm section The “rhythm section” of the MRS-1266 contains drum sounds and bass sounds, and can be used as a drum + bass machine. The rh ythm section can be operated in synchronization with the recorder section, or operated independently . Here we will e xplain the basic concepts and terms that yo[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 87 Y ou can edit a portion of a rhythm pattern, or erase the entire recorded content and create an entirely original rhythm pattern. The rh ythm patterns you modify are sa ved on the hard disk together with the other rhythm patterns as part of the project. Rhythm songs Multiple rhythm patterns arranged in a desired [...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 88 Playing rhythm patter ns This section explains ho w to play rhythm patterns, ho w to change the tempo, and ho w to change the drum kit or bass program. Selecting and playing a rhythm pat- ter n This section explains ho w to select and play one of the 511 rhythm patterns. N OTE Before you continue with the followi[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 89 4. To re turn to the main screen, pr ess the [EXIT] key . H INT The tempo you specify her e will apply to all rhythm patterns played in rhythm pattern mode, and to a rhythm song in which tempo data has not yet been input. N OTE If you recor d on the recorder tracks while listening to the rhythm patterns, and then[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 90 ● F AST (Formula Assisted Song T ranslator) This method uses simple formulas to specify rhythm pattern playback from start to end. The result is written to the rhythm song in a single operation. This method is suitable for mechanical input using a score and for frequently repeated rhythm patterns. Input midw ay[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 91 pattern will play repeatedly . If you shorten the rhythm pattern, the song will switch to the ne xt rhythm pattern before the current pattern has finished playing. H INT This operation will not af fect the original rhythm pattern. 7. To finalize the selected rhythm pattern, press the [ENTER] key . The rhythm pa[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 92 N OTE If you delete the rhythm pattern data that is recor ded at the beginning of the rhythm song, ther e will be silence until the next location at which rhythm pattern data is input. ■ To delete a specific measur e Use the cursor left/right ke ys to mo ve to the be ginning of the measure that you want to del[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 93 H INT If the formula does not fit on two lines, the characters scr oll one by one. If you use the cursor left/right keys to move the input position, the line scr olls up and down accor dingly . After using the F AST input method to specify rh ythm patterns for the entire song, press the [ENTER] k ey to write the[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 94 H INT • Formulas entered with the F AST method are saved for each project. If necessary , you can repeat steps 1 - 3 to call up the formulas, edit numbers or formulas, and write the song again. • When you edit a song, the entir e rhythm song is written again. Writing only a partial song or editing the content[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 95 H INT If you select “ -- “ (no conversion) as the chor d type, only the bass will be transposed, and the phrase will not be convert- ed. Select this when you want the original phrase to be played without change. 7. Move to the location at which you want to input the next chor d data, and input chor d data in [...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 96 N OTE • If no tempo information is input for the rhythm song, the tempo currently set for the rhythm section will be used. T o ensure that a rhythm song will always play with the same tempo, be sure to enter tempo information at the beginning of the song. • If desired, you can also adjust the tempo while a so[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 97 H INT During playback of a rhythm song, the display shows infor - mation about the rhythm pattern number , chord type, root, and other information at the curr ent location. 3. To stop the rhythm song, pr ess the STOP [ P ] key . 4. If you want the rhythm section to play independently , pr ess the [RHYTHM] key whi[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 98 6. Tu rn the dial to select the copy sour ce end measure, and pr ess the [ENTER] key . The screen for selecting the copy destination point appears. 7. Tu rn the dial to select the copy destination start measure, and pr ess the [ENTER] key . 8. To execute the copy process, pr ess the [ENTER] key . T o cancel, pr e[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 99 3. Press the [INSER T/COPY] key . The screen for selecting the number of the cop y destination rhythm song appears. 4. Tu rn the dial to select the copy destination rhythm song. N OTE When you execute the copy , the contents of the destination rhythm song will be completely erased and overwritten by the copy sour[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 100 H INT When you enter information into an empty rhythm song, the name “Songxxx” (wher e xxx is the rhythm song number) is automatically assigned. 6. When the name has been input, pr ess the [EXIT] key . The rhythm song name is changed, and the display returns to the rhythm song edit menu. 7. To return to the [...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 101 The quantize v alue is the smallest unit for real-time input/ step input of a pattern. The default setting is “16” (a sixteenth note). In this condition, each pad hit is stored in the rhythm pattern as a sixteenth note. 6. Tu rn the dial to select the desir ed quantize value. The follo wing settings are a va[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 102 4. Press the [EXIT] key . The unit returns to the rhythm pattern screen. The pad bank selection remains v alid e ven if you change screens or modes. 5. Hold down the REC [ O ] key and pr ess the PLA Y [ R ] key . Y ou will hear a pre-count of “click, click, click, click”. When the pre-count ends, rhythm patt[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 103 N OTE •P r ess the [BASS] key if you want to r ecord the bass track. 9. To terminate pattern recording and r eturn to the main scr een, press the [EXIT] key . ◆ Bass track real-time input 1. At the rhythm pattern scr een, select the rhythm for input. 2. Press the [BASS] key . The ke y lights up, and the bass[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 104 N OTE Instead of tapping the pads, you can also input bass phrases in real time by using a MIDI contr oller connected to the MRS- 1266’ s MIDI IN connector . H INT • If you press the REC [ O ] key during r ecording, the REC [ O ] key will flash, and r ecording will be temporarily suspended. Recor ding resum[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 105 Step input F or step input, you enter each note separately , while the MRS-1266 is in the stop condition. This makes it easy to enter e ven comple x drum patterns or bass lines that might be dif ficult to achie ve with real-time input by playing the pads. ◆ Drum track step input F or drum track step input, yo[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 106 5. To enter a note, hit the pad corr esponding to the note, and then pr ess the [STEP] key . The note is recorded, and the unit adv ances by one step, corresponding to the quantize v alue set in step 4. Y ou can also use the [B ANK/OCT A VE] ke y to select a dif ferent pad bank before hitting a pad. H INT • Th[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 107 ◆ Bass track step input Compared to drum track step input, the procedure for bass track step input is some what more comple x, because there are the additional elements of “pitch” and “duration”. As in drum track step input, you specify the step length (interv al to next note or rest) using the quantiz[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 108 6. To enter a note, hit the pad corr esponding to the note, and then pr ess the [STEP] key . The note is recorded, and the unit adv ances by one step, corresponding to the quantize v alue set in step 4. Y ou can also use the [B ANK/OCT A VE] ke y to select a dif ferent register before hitting a pad. H INT • Th[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 109 3. Press the [EDIT] key . The rhythm pattern edit menu appears on the display . 4. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “EDIT OrgRoot” on the display , and press the [ENTER] key . This screen allo ws you to specify the root for that rhythm pattern. 5. Tu rn the dial to select the r oot f[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 110 6. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “EDIT Bs Level” on the display , and press the [ENTER] key . This screen allo ws you to specify the bass track v olume. The display sho ws the current v olume setting (0 - 15). 7. Tu rn the dial to select the desired setting, and then press the [EX[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 111 H INT When you select an empty pattern and r ecord it, the pattern name “Patxxx” (wher e xxx is the pattern number) is automat- ically assigned. 6. When you have finished editing the name, pr ess the [EXIT] key . The rhythm pattern name will be updated, and the unit returns to the rhythm pattern edit menu. [...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 112 range is 000 - 722. For a list of numbers and corresponding sound names, refer to the appendix at the end of this manual ( → p. 181). •P ITCH Adjusts the pitch of the drum/percussion sound for the pad. The setting range is -7.9 - 0 (reference pitch) - 7.9, in steps of 0.1 (1/10 of a semitone). • LEVEL Adju[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 113 7. When editing is complete, pr ess the [EXIT] key . The unit returns to the kit select screen. The created drum kit is sav ed as part of the project. Assigning a name to a kit Y ou can assign a name to a drum kit. 1. Press the [DRUM] key in the rhythm section with the [RHYTHM] key lit, and then pr ess the [KIT/[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 114 Importing rhythm patter ns and rhythm songs from another pr oject This section explains ho w to import rhythm pattern data and rhythm song data from another project that w as sa ved on the hard disk. 1. From the main scr een, press the [RHYTHM] key . The [RHYTHM] ke y lights up. 2. Press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT][...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 115 •M I D I Make MIDI-related settings ( → p. 146). •I mport Import rhythm patterns and the rhythm song from a project sav ed on the hard disk ( → p. 114). • Memory Check the remaining amount of rhythm pattern and rh ythm song memory . 5. Tu r n t he dial to edit the setting. The screen display and operat[...]

Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM MRS-1266 116 Checking the remaining amount of memory The remaining amount of recording memory for rhythm patterns and the rhythm song will be displayed as a percentage (%). Select “Memory” from the rhythm utility menu and press the [ENTER] ke y . This screen is for display only . There is no setting that can be edited. A[...]

Reference [Effects] ZOOM MRS-1266 117 About the effects The MRS-1266 has two types of ef fects, an “insert effect” and two “send/return ef fects”. The two types can be used simultaneously . The tw o types of ef fects are described below in detail. Insert effect The insert ef fect is used by inserting it into a specific signal route. Y ou c[...]

Reference [Effects] ZOOM MRS-1266 118 LINE MASTERING DUAL Algorithm Effect module arrangement Input/output type Mic & Mic G/B & Mic Gtr & Bass GUIT AR/BASS MIC 3BAND COMP/ LO-FI NORMALIZE ZNR EQ VOL PDL DIMENSION/ RESONANCE COMP PRE AMP/ DRIVE ZNR EQ VOL PDL MODULA TION/ DELA Y COMP/LIM MIC PRE+ DE-ESSER ZNR EQ VOL PDL MODULA TION/ DELA[...]

Reference [Effects] ZOOM MRS-1266 119 numbers for each type. Changing the insert location of the in- sert effect When the project is in its initial state, the insert ef fect is sent into the input mixer . Ho wever , you may change the insert location as necessary . The procedure is as follo ws. 1. From the main scr een, press the [INPUT SOURCE] key[...]

Reference [Effects] ZOOM MRS-1266 120 3. Tu r n t he dial to select the patch. The selected patch becomes acti ve immediately . H INT The indication “EMPTY” appears instead of the patch name if the patch is empty . 4. If you want to temporarily turn the insert ef fect off, press the [BYP ASS] key in the ef fect section. The [BYP ASS] key lights[...]

Reference [Effects] ZOOM MRS-1266 121 ● When recor ding in 6TR REC mode ■ When inserted into the track mixer ● Mono track (track 1 - 8) or bass sound selected as insert location ● Stereo tracks (9/10) or two mono tracks (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8) or drum sound selected as insert location ■ When inserted immediately befor e [MASTER] fader Editin[...]

Reference [Effects] ZOOM MRS-1266 122 GUIT AR/BASS MIC LINE MASTERING DUAL Mic & Mic G/B & Mic Gtr & Bass Algorithm Key 3BAND COMP/ LO-FI NORMALIZE EQ ZNR VOL PDL DIMENSION/ RESONANCE COMP PRE AMP/ DRIVE EQ ZNR VOL PDL MODULA TION/ DELA Y DUAL TYPE __ __ ZNR VOL PDL DUAL TYPE L ch ON/OFF L ch ON/OFF L ch ON/OFF L ch ON/OFF L ch ON/OFF R[...]

Reference [Effects] ZOOM MRS-1266 123 N OTE Some effect modules have only one ef fect type. For such modules, there will be no scr een for selecting the effect type. 6. Use the cursor up/down keys to select the ef fect parameter that you want to edit. The follo wing diagram sho ws an example of what appears on the display when you ha ve selected th[...]

Reference [Effects] ZOOM MRS-1266 124 2. Press the [TOT AL] key , and use the cursor up/ down keys to bring up the indication “P A T NAME”. The name of the selected patch can no w be edited. The character currently selected for editing flashes. 3. Use the cursor left/right keys to move the fl ashing position to the character you want to chang[...]

Reference [Effects] ZOOM MRS-1266 125 ● WET The input signal that has passed through the insert ef fect will be recorded on the track (default setting). ● DR Y Only the unprocessed input signal will be recorded on the track. Even in this case, ho wev er , the insert effect will be applied to the monitor signal. 5. Tu rn the dial to change the s[...]

Reference [Effects] ZOOM MRS-1266 126 2. Tu r n t he dial to select the new patch. As you turn the dial, ne w patches will be recalled immediately . If the track mix er REVERB SEND and CHOR US/DELA Y SEND parameter settings are raised, you can press the PLA Y [ R ] ke y to play back the song, and listen to the result of the ne wly selected patch. H[...]

Reference [Effects] ZOOM MRS-1266 127 N OTE Keep in mind that if you select another patch without fi rst storing the patch, the edited contents will be lost. If you want to keep the results of your editing, r efer to the following section. Storing a send/return effect patch A patch you edited can be stored in an y location of the same send/return [...]

Reference [Effects] ZOOM MRS-1266 128 Importing patches from another pr oject This section explains ho w to import (load) all patches for the internal ef fects (insert ef fect and send/return ef fect) from another project that is already sa ved on the hard disk. 1. Press the [EFFECT] key in the display section. N OTE Keep in mind that importing pat[...]

Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM MRS-1266 129 W riting audio data The MRS-1266 lets you write the contents of the master track of any project to a CD-R/R W disc in CD-DA (audio data) format. The result is an audio CD that can be played in a CD player . As with the other tracks of the MRS-1266, the master track also has ten V -takes. The most recently[...]

Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM MRS-1266 130 Recor ding audio data by project Y ou can select one project and write the contents of its master track to a CD-R/CD-R W disc. N OTE Before starting the pr ocedure described below , use the trimming function on the master track to make sur e that it does not include unwanted blank portions at the beginnin[...]

Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM MRS-1266 131 H INT By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key , you can cancel the write pr ocess and r eturn to the previous dis- play screen. 11. When writing is complete, pr ess the [EXIT] key . The unit returns to the condition of step 4. T o add more audio data, load the next project and repeat the abo[...]

Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM MRS-1266 132 6. Tu r n t he dial to select the pr oject to be used as track 1 of the album. The indication “END OF PR OJ” moves up to the ne xt track, and the screen changes as follo ws. (1) Project number (2) Project name This sho ws the name and number of the project to be used as recording source. (3) T rack nu[...]

Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM MRS-1266 133 10. When you have stor ed all desired pr ojects in the album, pr ess the [ENTER] key twice. The display changes as follo ws. H INT If you press the [ENTER] key once, the indication “xx T racks BURN?” (where xx is the number of tracks) appears on the display . Y ou can check the total number of tracks [...]

Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM MRS-1266 134 (4) Current position in track The location in the current track is sho wn here in hours (H), minutes (M), seconds (S), and milliseconds (MS). 5. Use the FF [ Y ] and REW [ T ] keys to select the track to be played. While the track number is sho wn, the FF [ Y ] and REW [ T ] ke ys can be used to select th[...]

Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM MRS-1266 135 Erasing a CD-RW Disc All the information on a CD-R W disc (audio data or backup data) can be erased, thereby returning the disc to the blank state. 1. Insert the disc to erase into the CD-R/R W drive. 2. From the main scr een, press the [AUDIO] key or [BACK UP] key in the contr ol section. 3. Use the curs[...]

Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM MRS-1266 136 Finalizing a CD-R/RW Disc “Finalizing” a CD-R/R W to which audio data were written refers to the procedure of turning it into a finished audio CD. After a disc has been finalized, no more tracks can be added to it. When a CD-R disc has been finalized, it will be playable on an ordinary CD player . [...]

Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM MRS-1266 137 Loading data from an audio CD The MRS-1266 can read audio data from an ordinary audio CD inserted in the CD-R/R W dri ve and record the data on any track of the internal recorder . The data can then be handled and edited in the same way as other tracks. H INT Data can be read only as entir e audio CD trac[...]

Reference [Projects] ZOOM MRS-1266 138 About projects On the MRS-1266, the data needed to reproduce a song you create are called “projects”. By loading a project from the hard disk, you alw ays go back to exactly the same condition that existed when the project w as last sa ved. A project contains the follo wing information. • Audio data r ec[...]

Reference [Projects] ZOOM MRS-1266 139 3. Press the [ENTER] key to execute the operation (or change the setting) that you selected. F or details on the procedure, refer to the sections that follo w . 4. To return to the main screen, pr ess the [EXIT] key several times. Loading a project Y ou can select a project that was sa ved on the hard disk, an[...]

Reference [Projects] ZOOM MRS-1266 140 ● REMAIN (MB units) This sho ws the remaining space on the internal hard disk in MB (megabyte) units. ● REMAIN (h/m units) The approximate recordable time remaining for each track is shown in hours (h)/minutes (m)/seconds. ● PRJ SIZE (MB units) This sho ws the size of the currently loaded project in MB ([...]

Reference [Projects] ZOOM MRS-1266 141 3. Press the [ENTER] key to copy the pr oject, or pr ess the [EXIT] key to cancel. When erasing is completed, the unit returns to the main screen. N OTE • Once a project has been erased, it cannot be r ecovered. Use this operation with car e. • This item cannot be selected for pr ojects with the protect ON[...]

Reference [Projects] ZOOM MRS-1266 142 Backup and restor e This section explains ho w you can use the CD-R/R W driv e in the MRS-1266 to back up a project to a CD-R/R W disc and ho w to restore a project from a disc backup. N OTE On the MRS-1266 without pr einstalled CD-R/R W drive, performing the backup operation is not possible. Saving a single p[...]

Reference [Projects] ZOOM MRS-1266 143 When the backup is finished, the display sho ws “SA VE COMPLETE”. If the project size is lar ger than the capacity of one CD-R/ RW disc, the disc will be ejected after it has been filled up, and a message prompting the user to insert the ne xt CD-R/ RW disc appears. 9. When the above message appears, ins[...]

Reference [Projects] ZOOM MRS-1266 144 4. Press the [ENTER] key . The indication “ ALL SA VE SURE?” appears on the display . 5. To execute the backup, press the [ENTER] key . T o cancel, pr ess the [EXIT] key instead. When you press the [ENTER] ke y , backup starts from the project with the lo west number . The display sho ws the disc number , [...]

Reference [Projects] ZOOM MRS-1266 145 ● If project was backed up as part of a full backup of all projects Insert the disc where the project is stored. (If there are multiple discs, insert the first disc that contains data of the desired project.) N OTE • Also when you have backed up all pr ojects in a single operation, restor e is performed f[...]

Reference [MIDI] ZOOM MRS-1266 146 About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interf ace) is a standard that allo ws messages such as performance data (collecti vely called “MIDI messages”) to be e xchanged between de vices such as electronic musical instruments and computers. The MRS-1266 supports MIDI and is equipped with the follo wing two [...]

Reference [MIDI] ZOOM MRS-1266 147 Making MIDI-r elated settings This section explains ho w to make MIDI-related settings. The procedure is the same for most settings. The basic steps are as follo ws. Basic procedur e 1. Press the [RHYTHM] key , and then press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key . The rhythm utility menu for making v arious rhythm section[...]

Reference [MIDI] ZOOM MRS-1266 148 Setting the drum/bass MIDI channel Y ou can specify the MIDI channels for the drum track and bass track. Refer to steps 1 - 4 of “Basic procedure” to bring up the indication “DR UM CH” or “BASS CH” on the display . Then turn the dial to select one of the follo wing settings. ● 1 - 16CH MIDI channels [...]

Reference [MIDI] ZOOM MRS-1266 149 Specifying transmission of Song Position Pointer messages Y ou can specify whether Song Position Pointer messages will be transmitted. Song Position Pointer is a MIDI message that indicates the current position as a beat count from the start. Normally it is used in conjunction with T iming Clock. Refer to steps 1 [...]

Reference [MIDI] ZOOM MRS-1266 150 Using the SMF player Using the SMF player function, the MRS-1266 can read F ormat 0 SMF (Standard MIDI Files) from a CD-R/R W disc and load the contents into a project. Once loaded, an SMF can use internal or external sound sources and perform playback in sync with the recorder section or rhythm section. This sect[...]

Reference [MIDI] ZOOM MRS-1266 151 ● SMF ChT oBass Selects which MIDI channel (1 - 16) of the SMF playing information is directed to the internal bass program of the MRS-1266. Information for the channel selected here will not be present at the MIDI OUT connector . When this parameter is set to OFF , no playing information is sent to the bass pro[...]

Reference [MIDI] ZOOM MRS-1266 152 6. To select the MIDI channel to be assigned to the internal bass program, use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “SMF ChT oBass” on the display , and pr ess the [ENTER] key . 7. Tu rn the dial to select one of the settings listed below , and press the [EXIT] key . ● OFF No SMF playing inf[...]

Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM MRS-1266 153 Changing the function of the foot switch W ith the default settings of the MRS-1266, a foot switch connected to the FOO T SW jack can be used to control play/ stop of the recorder . If you want to use the foot switch to control manual punch-in/out recording ( → p. 40), use the follo wing procedure to [...]

Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM MRS-1266 154 Using the tuner function The MRS-1266 has a b uilt-in chromatic tuner that can be used when tuning an instrument connected to the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks. This section e xplains how to use the tuner . 1. Connect the instrument that you want to tune to one of the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks, and activate the correspondi[...]

Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM MRS-1266 155 Pr eventing digital copying of a master tape or master disc When mixing do wn to a D A T recorder , MD recorder or similar via the DIGIT AL OUTPUT jacks, you can pre vent digital copies (third-generation copies) from being made from your completed master tape onto another digital recorder . The procedur[...]

Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM MRS-1266 156 Switching the level meter display type The le vel meter belo w the display can indicate the lev el of the signal after passing through the le vel controls/faders (post-fader) or the signal before passing through the le vel controls/faders (pre-f ader). Y ou can change the setting as follo ws. 1. From th[...]

Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM MRS-1266 157 H INT If the insert effect is being used for the selected signal, the output will also be pr ocessed by the ef fect. 3. Press the r espective status key or [ON/OFF] key to select the signal to be output. Up to two signals can be selected simultaneously (only one when MASTER, DR UM, BASS, or TR9/10 is se[...]

Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM MRS-1266 158 5. When the command has been executed, tur n the unit off and then turn it on again. The MRS-1266 will operate in normal mode. T est/restore integrity of data on inter - nal hard disk (ScanDisk) This action serves to test the disk and perform restorati ve action if necessary . T ry this command when the[...]

Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM MRS-1266 159 2. To carry out the initialization pr ocess, pr ess the [ENTER] key once mor e The all initialize process starts. When it is complete, the unit returns to the condition of step 1. Hard disk maintenance with the accesory CD-ROM A CD-R OM disc is attached to the MRS-1266. Y ou can ex ecute the follo wing [...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 160 MRS-1266 specifications ● Recorder Number of physical tracks 12 Number of virtual tracks 120 (10 V -takes per track) Drum track 1 (stereo) Bass track 1 (mono) Number of simultaneous recording tracks 6 Recording data format 16-bit linear (non-compressed) Maximum recording time Approx. 3 hours/gigabyte (referred to mono [...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 161 Tr oubleshooting If there are problems during operation of the MRS-1266, check the follo wing points first. Problems during playback ■ 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 k eys in the mix er section are lit in[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 162 ■ Send/return ef fect does not apply • Make sure that the [CHOR US/DELA Y] or [REVERB] ke y is lit. If it is out, press the k ey se veral times to make it light. •F or each channel of the mixer , make sure that the REVERB SEND or CHOR US/DELA Y SEND parameter is turned on. If it is on, make sure that the send le vel[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 163 Problems with CD-R/RW drive ■ Cannot play audio CD cr eated with MRS-1266 on ordinary CD player • Check whether the disc was finalized. • Check whether the CD player is an old model. On some old CD players, CD-R/R W discs will not play properly as audio CDs, e ven if the disc w as finalized. • Discs created usin[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 164 0 – 15 0 – 15 1 – 8 0 – 15 0 – 15 Adjusts the compression input sensitivity . Adjusts the compression attack speed. Adjusts the module output lev el. Adjusts the limiter action threshold. Adjusts the time delay between the threshold crossing point and compression finish. Range Explanation of parameter Parameter [...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 165 OFF ,1 – 30 Adjusts the sensitivity of ZNR. For best results, set this as high as possible without allowing the attacks or decays to sound unnatural. THRSHOLD Zoom's proprietary noise reduction that minimizes noise when you are not playing. PA RAMETER 1 TYPE ZNR THRSHOLD ZNR MODULE 0 – 10 When using an expression[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 166 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 v acuum tube amp. Model of a small built-in v acuum tube combo amp, with characteristic distortion. Unique crunch sound that models a British-style combo amp. Crunch sound that[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 167 PA RAMETER 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 swooshing modulation to the sound[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 168 ■ MIC ALGORITHM This is a mono input/output compressor . This is a mono input/output limiter . SENS THRSHOLD PA RAMETER 1 P ARAMETER 2 P ARAMETER 3 TYPE COMP LIMIT AT T ACK RELEASE LEVEL LEVEL COMP/LIM MODULE 1 – 6 0 – 10 1 – 8 0 – 10 Specifies the response of the mic pre-amp. Adjusts the tone. Sets the output l[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 169 DEPTH RA TE COLOR LowBoost SIZE FB TIME TONE MIX CLIP SHIFT BALANCE FREQ 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 0 – 10 -12.0 – 24.0 0 – 30 1 – 5 0 – 10 1 – 30 1 – 4 Specifies the depth of the ef fec[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 170 DEPTH DEPTH RA TE DEPTH SHIFT RA TE TIME PA RAMETER 1 P ARAMETER 2 P ARAMETER 3 TYPE CHORUS FLANGER PHASER TREMOLO PITCH RingMod DOUBLE 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 swooshing modulation to the sound. An [...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 171 RISE_1 RISE_2 DEPTH FreqOFST RA TE TYPE RESO EFX L VL DRY L VL RISE_1 DIMENSN An ef fect that produces spatial width. DEPTH RESONNC A resonance filter with LFO. PA RAMETER 1 P ARAMETER 2 P ARAMETER 3 P ARAMETER 4 P ARAMETER 5 P ARAMETER 6 TYPE DIMENSN RESONNC RISE_2 FreqOFST -- RA TE -- TYPE -- RESO -- EFX L VL PA RAMETER[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 172 Vo / V o 1 Vo / V o 2 Vo / V o 3 AG/V o 1 AG/V o 2 AG/V o 3 ShortDL Y FatDrum BothT one Condnser Bs/V o 1 Bs/V o 2 Bs/V o 3 Bs/V o 4 Bs/V o 5 RockRoll HeavyRK FunkFlsh ShapeUp LightCLR BluesRK USA-Hard Metal Mixture 80'sFunk Bossa Jazz Folk ModnFunk Country Patch suitable for duets Patch for chorus opposed to a main [...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 173 JetSound Combo-BG FDR-T win Beatle CleanCH WildFuzz JB.Style Pitch-5 BRT -Drv Soldan MatchDrv Snake Crunch Ballad Metal-X DP-Drv We tDrive Mellow MultiDst Bright Melody V- Blues BlueFngr StrmBeat CompCln JazzT one Funky FDR-Cln Rockbily NYFusion We t-Rhy LA-Std 50sRNB DeepFLG HDR-Drv 12-Clean Cry-Lead ZakWah TheRing BS-Pi[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 174 Vo -Stnd Vo -Rock Vo -Balld Vo -Echo Vo - P r eC1 Vo - P r eC2 Vo - P r eD1 Vo - P r eD2 Vo -Robot AG-Live AG-Brght AG-Solo AG-Edge AG-Strum ForWind ForBrass ForPiano AG-Mix 1 AG-Mix 2 SweeperX FXgroove Lo&Hi Lo-Boost FanFan Alien Ta peComp Duet?? Active Psyche DeepDL Y Standard vocal ef fect Rock vocal ef fect Ballad[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 175 Doubler SFXlab SynLead2 Te kepiko Soliner HevyDrum Doubling effect also great for v ocal track SFX sound for synthesizer Old-style jet sound good for synthesizer lead Effect for sequence phrases and guitar mute (single note) Analog string ensemble simulation Hard rock type drum sound No. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 49 EMPTY PAT [...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 176 Vo c a l GtChorus Doubling Echo Delay375 LongDL Y FastCho DeepCho ShortDL Y DeepDBL SoloLead Wa rmyDly EnhanCho Detune Natural Chorus for adding color to vocals Chorus useful for weak guitar sound V ersatile doubling effect Flamboyant analog-style delay for guitar or vocal Delay that matches the commonly-used tempo of 120[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 177 08BEA T01 08BEA T02 08BEA T03 08BEA T04 08BEA T05 08BEA T06 08BEA T07 08BEA T08 08BEA T09 08BEA T10 08BEA T11 08BEA T12 16BEA T01 16BEA T02 16BEA T03 16BEA T04 16BEA T05 16BEA T06 16BEA T07 16BEA T08 16FUS 01 16FUS 02 04JAZZ01 04JAZZ02 04JAZZ03 04JAZZ04 BOSSA COUNTRY 68BLUS DANCE ROCK01 ROCK02 ROCK03 ROCK04 ROCK05 ROCK06 [...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 178 TECHNO10 TECHNO11 D'nB 01 D'nB 02 D'nB 03 D'nB 04 D'nB 05 D'nB 06 TRIP 01 TRIP 02 TRIP 03 AMB 01 AMB 02 AMB 03 AMB 04 AMB 05 AMB 06 BALD 01 BALD 02 BALD 03 BALD 04 BALD 05 BALD 06 BALD 07 BALD 08 BALD 09 BALD 10 BALD 11T BALD 12 BALD 13 BLUES 01 BLUES 02 BLUES 03 BLUES 04 BLUES 05 BLUES 06 BL[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 179 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 50 126 LiveRock Studio Standard FunkT rap EpicRock Ballad Modern HipHop Te c hno General Live 1 Live 2 Live 3 Studio 1 Studio 2 Studio 3 Standrd1 Standrd2 Standrd3 Funk 1 Funk 2 Funk [...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 180 BANK1 BANK1 Note number BANK1 PA D 0/KICK 1/SNARE 2/CLOSED HA T 3/OPEN HA T 4/TOM 1 5/TOM 2 6/TOM 3 7/RIDE 8/CRASH 9/EXTRA CYMBAL X/EXTRA 1 +/EXTRA 2 36 38 42 46 50 47 43 51 49 53 37 39 35 40 44 54 48 45 41 52 57 55 56 58 61 60 68 67 64 62 63 59 70 69 65 66 BANK1 BANK1 BANK1 Note# Instrument name 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 3[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 181 Name No. Display 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 200 BDLive1 BDLive2 BDStdio1 BDStdio2 BDStdio3 BDMute BDTight BDHuge BDHard BDAmbi BDStage1 BDStage2 BDDry[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 182 Name No. Display 310 311 312 313 314 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 600 601 602 603 604 605 606 607 608 609 610 611 612 613 614 615 FHHAco2 FHHAnalg CHHBend OHHBend FHHBend CYMCrsh1 CYMCrsh2 CYMCrsh3 CYMCrsh4 CYMSpls1 CYMSpls2 CYMCrsh[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 183 NAME COMMENTS No. 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 01 Drum Loops 02 Beats V ariation 03 Breakbeats 04 Latin Loops 05 Indian Loops 01 Hardcor e Loop 02 Kontrol V ariations 03 Drum Bass Loops 04 Reggae [...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 184 NAME COMMENTS No. 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 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 01 in A 02 in B 03 in C 03 in D 05 in E 06 in G SynBass SynRhythm SynT extures EB-01-1A EB-01-1B EB-02-1A EB-02-1B EB-03-1A EB-03-1B EB-04-1A EB-04-1B EB-05-1A EB-05-1B EB-06-1A EB-0[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 185 MRS-1266 hard disk contents There is two partitions on the internal hard disk of the MRS- 1266, named "MRS-F AC" and "MRS-USR". The "MRS-F A C" contains the files used to maintain the hard disk. Therefore, do not operate the fi les there. The follo wing files and folders are located in the[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 186 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: note number ( See NOTE 1 ) vv: velocity BnH 07H vv Cha[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 187 [HardDisk Recorder ] Date : 19.Aug.,2002 Model MRS-1266 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 Default 3 3 Mode Messages x x Altered ****************** Note 12-75 12-75 Number True voice ***************[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 188 Index Symbols /Numerics ( . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 92 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 92 + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 92 x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 189 Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Importing a patch from another project . . . . . . . . 128 EQ adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 EQ HIGH key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 EQ LOW key . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 190 O Opening brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 92 Out point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Overdubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 P Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115, 116 Changing s[...]

Appendix ZOOM MRS-1266 191 Pattern input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Step input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 T ransposin[...]

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