Zoom RT-123 Bedienungsanleitung

OPERATION MANUAL

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This activates the pattern mode. The [PATTERN] key LED lights up. During manual play, you use the [DRUM A] key, [DRUM B] key, and[BASS] key to select

• Keeping a [VALUE +/-] key depressed changes numberscontinuously. • To change numbers quickly, hold one of the [VALUE +/-] keysdepressed and press th

The RT-123 switches to pattern mode and the number of thecurrently selected pattern is shown on the display. A01 - A99, B01 -B99, C01 - C99 indicates

19Playing the Patterns (Pattern Mode)The display shows the current tempo for about 2 seconds. While a pattern is paused or playing, the [TEMPO] key ca

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When a pattern that contains nothing is selected, the display showsonly "E". The display shows the current quantize setting. Quantization re

• Keeping a [VALUE +/-] key depressed changes numberscontinuously. • To change numbers quickly, hold one of the [VALUE +/-] keysdepressed and press th

While the key is held down, the sound from that pad is erased fromthe pattern. To erase the entire track, push the [DRUM A], [DRUMB], or [BASS] key wh

By holding the [REPEAT/STEP] key down while hitting a pad, apercussion sound can be recorded. 23Pattern Recording (Real-Time Recording)REPEAT/STEPPADS

The bass track is selected for recording. To record a bass track, you must first assign the pitches from thebass pattern to the pads. Pressing the [FU

25Pattern Recording (Real-Time Recording)While the pad is being pressed, the assigned pitch name (E1 - A4)is shown on the display.The illustration bel

As opposed to drum track recording, the bass track records for thelength of which you press a pad. For example, to record thefollowing sequence, hold

27Pattern Recording (Real-Time Recording)When the [REC] key is pressed during real-time recording, the[REC] key LED starts to flash and pattern record

Step recording allows you to enter and record each sound separately, step by step, while the RT-123 is inthe stop condition. Even without mastering ho

29Pattern Recording (Step Recording)This section describes how to record drum tracks A/B using step recording. Step recording of a drum track STEP1In

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIn this manual, symbols are used to highlightwarnings and cautions for you to read so thataccidents can be prevented. The

The [REC] key LED and [PLAY] key LED light up, indicating that theRT-123 is ready for recording. The [REC] key LED goes out, and step recording ends.

31Pattern Recording (Step Recording)The bass track is selected. The selection method is the same as for real-time recording (→ p. 24). For details on

that pad is entered, and the position proceeds to the next step. • Enter the minimum unit rest: Briefly tap the [REPEAT/STEP] keyand release it. A res

33Pattern Copy/EraseThe [INSERT/COPY] key LED flashes and the current pattern isselected as the copy source. Only user patterns can be selected as cop

34Pattern Copy/EraseThe [DELETE/ERASE] LED flashes and the indication "dEL" and thepattern number alternately are shown on the display. When

35Creating Songs (Song Mode)Creating Songs (Song Mode) This section describes how to line up user patterns in a desired order to create the backing fo

The RT-123 is switched to song mode. The display shows thecurrently selected song number. In song mode, the [VALUE +/-] keys serve to select a song. I

The lower two digits of the display show the second step, and theupper two digits show "EE" which indicates the end of the song. Inthis cond

The [PLAY] key LED lights up and the song is played back. The[TEMPO] key LED flashes according to the tempo of the song. Duringplayback, the upper two

The [REC] key LED lights up, and song editing becomes possible. The lower two digits of the display show the step number and theupper two digits show

4CONTENTSUSAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIntroduction••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5Names of Parts•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6Top Panel•••••••••

The [DELETE/ERASE] key LED flashes, and the song number andthe indication "dEL" appear alternately on the display. 40Creating Songs (Song Mo

41Using Pads to Play Patterns (Groove Play)Using Pads to Play Patterns (Groove Play)This section describes the groove play mode. In this mode, the 13

Up to 4 patterns can be played simultaneously, using the sametempo. Slightly shifting the timing when you hit the pads is alsopossible. In groove play

To select items, the pads and other keys are used. The itemsassigned to pads 1 - 13 and the [PATTERN] Key is listed below. (Theitems are indicated on

44FUNCTION Key SettingsThe display shows the setting of the selected item. The setting changed at step 3 is now determined, and the RT-123puts the fun

45FUNCTION Key SettingsThe setting range of the various items controlled with the [FUNCTION] key is described below. Setting Range Pad 1 pitch: A1 -

46FUNCTION Key SettingsSetting Range: 2, 3, 4 Set the beat for the pattern to 2 (2/4 beat), 3 (3/4 beat), or 4 (4/4 beat). Changing the beat of an alr

47FUNCTION Key SettingsSetting Range: 0 - 99 (Default value: 70) The volume level of the metronome click sound heard during real-time recording ca

48FUNCTION Key Settingsbetween open hi-hat and closed hi-hat with your foot, push the FS01 and press pad 5 (CLOSEDHAT). Then release the FS01 and pres

49FUNCTION Key SettingsSetting Range: 50 - 75 (Default value: 50) This setting controls the swing amount (rhythm flourish). Higher values result i

5IntroductionThank you for selecting the ZOOM RhythmTrak RT-123 (hereafter simply called the "RT-123"). The RT-123 is a rhythm machine with

Setting Range: oFF, 1 – 16(Default values, drum track A: 10, drum track B: oFF, bass track: 9) This item sets the MIDI channel for each track. Availab

51RT-123 Application ExamplesRT-123 Application Examples This section describes examples for combining the RT-123 with optional equipment and external

52RT-123 Application ExamplesOperation of the RT-123 can be synchronized with a sequencer or other rhythm machine equipped with aMIDI jack. This allow

For information on the MIDI channel setting procedure, see page49. The RT-123 produces sound according to the note numbersreceived via the [MIDI IN] c

The indication "Init" flashes on the display. When initialization is carried out, all settings and data of the RT-123are reset to the factor

The [FUNCTION] key LED flashes.When the [DELETE/ERASE] key is pressed, all user patterns U01 - U99 will become blankThe indications "dEL" an

Simultaneousplayback with MIDIcomponents is notpossible. 56TroubleshootingNo sound or very low volume. Check the following items first if there seems

57SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS• Drum Kits: 80 (Including Percussion, SFX kit) • Bass Programs: 25 • Rhythm Patterns: Preset; 297/User; 99• Songs: 99 •

Reference MIDI ProgramChange# to DRUM/percussion/SFX KIT AssignPC PC PC0 9 General Drum 43 34 Epic Rock 5 86 74 Various Percussion 31 55 General Drum

MIDI ProgramChange# to BASS PROGRAM AssignPC PC PC0 0 Live Bass 43 10 SubSlap Bass 86 3 Funk Bass1 1 Studio Bass 44 11 Digital Acoustic 87 4 Ballad Ba

Top Panel 6Names of PartsNames of Parts Rear PanelPOWEROFF ON DC IN FOOT SW MIDI IN LINE IN L/MONO PHONESR VOLUMEOUTPUTSONGSTEPPATTERN(SONG REC)MEASUR

ReferenceDRUM KITs BASS Programs0 Live Rock 40 Modern 1 0 Live Bass1 Studio 41 Modern 2 1 Studio Bass2 Standard 42 Modern 3 2 Epic Bass3 Funk Trap 43

PRESET PATTERN LISTNo Name BPM DrumA DrumB BassA01 Rock01 130 0 Live Rock ------ ------------------ 0 Live BassA02 Rock02 136 0 Live Rock 10 Live Rock

A59 Pop02 124 3 Funk Trap 65 Drum Skins 4 Ballad BassA60 Pop03 132 17 Studio 3 ------ ------------------ 0 Live BassA61 Pop04 112 2 Standard 67 Hi Per

B21 RapHipHop21 99 47 Rap/HipHop 3 67 Hi Percussion 4 Ballad BassB22 RapHipHop22 88 13 Live Rock 4 8 Techno Beat 4 Ballad BassB23 RapHipHop23 88 13 Li

B82 Jungle01 160 45 Rap/HipHop 1 62 General Drum 8 18 Lo SineB83 Jungle02 163 61 General Drum 7 66 Lo Percussion 18 Lo SineB84 Jungle03 172 41 Modern

C44 Reggae02 160 23 Standard 4 67 Hi Percussion 5 Acoustic BassC45 Reggae03 132 25 Funk Trap 1 67 Hi Percussion 4 Ballad BassC46 Reggae04 118 21 Stand

ZOOM RhythmTrak RT-123 Note Number TableDRUM A,B DRUM A,B KIT 65 - BASS ProgramsNote No KIT 00 - 64 PERCUSS & SE 00 - 24C2 24 From Note 0252627 H

DRUM A,B KIT 65 -PERCUSS & SEKIT No KIT 65 KIT 66 KIT 67 KIT 68 KIT 69 KIT 70KIT NAME Drum Skins Lo Percussion Hi Percussion Clicks and Sticks Sin

ReferenceDrum A, B KIT (0 - 64) EXTRA ListKIT No KIT NAME EXTRA1 EXTRA2 EXTRA CYMBAL EXTRA30 LiveRock Side Stick Cowbell Ride Bell Hand Clap1 Studio R

ReferenceZOOM RhythmTrak RT-123 MIDI Implementation1.TRANSMITTED DATANONE.2.RECOGNIZED DATA1) CHANNEL VOICE MESSAGESSTATUS SECOND THIRD

After connections are established, check the sound by performing the following steps. If cables are plugged in while power is turned on, or if the sys

Reference2) CHANNEL MODE MESSAGESTATUS SECOND THIRD DESCRIPTION1011 nnnn 0111 1000 0000 0000 ALL SOUNDS OFF1011 nnnn 01

[ MultiTrack Rhythm Machine ] Date :1999.01.14Model RhythmTrak RT-123 MIDI Implementation Chart Version

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