Operation Manual
(4)[DRUM/BASS] keyThis key accesses a screen where you can select the tracks(drum track / bass track) that will be assigned to pads 1 – 8.(5)[BANK] ke
ZOOM MRS-1044100AppendicesEffect type/parameter listTYPE = PDL-WAH : 1 – 50TYPE = EXCITER : 1 – 51 – 8OFF / OnbPF / LPF1 – 10-10 – 10-12.0 – 24.00 – 1
ZOOM MRS-1044101AppendicesEffect type/parameter list-12 – 12-12 – 12-12 – 121 – 8Boosts/cuts the high-frequency range.Boosts/cuts the mid-frequency ra
ZOOM MRS-1044102AppendicesEffect type/parameter list0 – 101 – 10TYPE = FLANGER : -10 – 10TYPE = DELAY : 0 – 10TYPE = DELAY : 1 – 50TYPE = DOUBLE : 1
ZOOM MRS-1044103AppendicesEffect type/parameter list DEPTH DEPTH RATE DEPTH SHIFT RATE TIMEPARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3TYPECHORUSFLANGERPHASERT
ZOOM MRS-1044104AppendicesEffect type/parameter list0 – 300 – 300 – 101 – 301 – 30HPF /LPF /bPF1 – 300 – 300 – 30Specifies the degree to which the ste
ZOOM MRS-1044105AppendicesEffect type/parameter listMn /St0 – 101 – 301 – 300 – 30TYPE=DELAY:1 – 1000TYPE=DOUBLE:1 – 1000 – 100 – 100 – 300 – 10Select
ZOOM MRS-1044106AppendicesEffect patch listStandardMRS-DrvRCT-BGCrnchCmp9002LeadF-TweedJ-ChorusPhaserBlackPnlMatchCruArpeggioJetSoundCombo-BGFDR-TwinB
ZOOM MRS-1044107AppendicesEffect patch listBS-PickBS-OdBS-DrvBS-FingrBS-SlapBS-CompBS-EdgeBS-SoloBS-OctveBS-WahAG-FingrAG-ChoAG-12AG-FlangAcoSIM 1AcoS
ZOOM MRS-1044108AppendicesEffect patch listSyn-LeadOrganPhaOrgaRockEP-ChorClavFlgConcertHonkeyPowerBDDrumFlngLiveDrumJetDrumAsianKitBassBostMono->S
ZOOM MRS-1044109AppendicesPattern listPattern list08Beat0108Beat0208Beat0308Beat0408Beat0508Beat0608Beat0708Beat0808Beat0908Beat1008Beat1108Beat1216Be
The following five keys are used to access screens whereyou can adjust settings such as pan, EQ, and send/returneffect depth for each channel of the m
ZOOM MRS-1044110AppendicesPattern listROCK01 ROCK02 ROCK03 ROCK04 ROCK05 ROCK06 ROCK07 ROCK08 ROCK09 ROCK10 ROCK11 ROCK12 ROCK13 ROCK14
ZOOM MRS-1044111AppendicesPattern listHIP 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
ZOOM MRS-1044112AppendicesPattern listBALD01 BALD02 BALD03 BALD04 BALD05T BALD06 BALD07 BALD08 BALD09 BALD10 BALD11T BALDs1VABALDs1FABALDs1VB
ZOOM MRS-1044113AppendicesDrum kit / bass program listDrum kit / bass program list012345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293000LIVE101LIVE202
ZOOM MRS-1044114AppendicesPad-Instrument/Note# correspondence tablePad-Instrument/Note# correspondence tableKickSnareClosed HiHatOpen HiHatTOM 1TOM 2T
ZOOM MRS-1044115AppendicesPad-Instrument/Note# correspondence tableStick ReverbStudio ClickCross StickShort GuiroClavesWood Click 1Wood Click 2Wood Cl
ZOOM MRS-1044116AppendicesMIDI implementationMIDI implementationMRS-1044 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION1. Recognized MessagesStatus 1st 2nd Description-----
ZOOM MRS-1044117AppendicesMIDI implementation chartMIDI implementation chart [HardDisk Recorder ] Date : 20.August,2001
AA-B Repeat function 32[A-B REPEAT] key 11, 32[ACCESS] indicator 10Algorithm 21, 75ALGORITHM keys 9, 77[AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key 11, 33Auto punch-in/out
PPad bank 66Pad sensitivity, adjusting the 73Pads 10, 55Pan 25, 48[PAN] key 11, 48, 49Patch level 75, 80Patches 21Insert effect patches 75Importing
(4)MARKER [U]/[I] keysThese keys move to the mark that precedes or follows thecurrent location.(5)[MARK] keyThis key sets a mark at the current locati
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Side panelThis slot is for installation of a separately sold SCSI board or USB board (planned for release).which a mic or line-level device can be con
ZOOM MRS-104414ConnectionsConnectionsConnect your instruments, audio devices, and MIDI devices as shown in the following diagram.RLRMIDI IN MIDI OUTLA
Here's how to turn on the power of the MRS-1044 and yourother equipment.1.Make sure that the AC adaptor, instruments, andaudio system (or stereo
4.If you want to adjust the volume of the individualtracks, use faders 1 – 6, 7/8, and 9/10. If you wantto adjust the volume of the entire song, use t
This introductory tour is divided into the following steps 1 – 4. By following through these steps in order, you canexperience the entire process from
When the power of the MRS-1044 is turned on, the projectthat you used last will be loaded automatically. Thefollowing screen will appear in the displa
muting on/off, and the DRUM/BASS faders adjust thevolume of each channel.If the DRUM/BASS status keys are dark, muting is turnedon. Press the keys to
SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIn this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings andcautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented.The meanings o
Step 2: Record the first trackIn this step, you will record the rhythm guitar backingshown in the staff (above) on track 1, while listening to theacco
The MRS-1044 contains two types of effects: an "inserteffect" that can be inserted into a specific signal route, andtwo "send/return ef
recording level after selecting the insert effect patch.With the recorder stopped, repeatedly press statuskey 1 to make the key light red.Status keys
Step 3: OverdubbingIn this step you will record a rhythm guitar part (like theexample staff shown above) on track 2, while listening tothe rhythm guit
To start recording, hold down the REC [O] key andpress the PLAY [R] key.The REC [O] key and PLAY [R] key will light, andrecording on track 2 will begi
Raise the MASTER fader to the 0 (dB) position.Press the PLAY [R] button to play back the song,and use the faders of each channel (DRUM, BASS,1 – 6, 7/
screen that will appear if you press the [EQ HIGH] key.Press the status key of the channel whose EQ youwant to adjust.Use the cursor [W]/[Q] keys to s
Turn the dial to select a patch.For this example, select the patch named "BrgtRoom"(number 01).When you have finished selecting the patch, p
The insert effect can also be inserted into any desiredchannel of the mixer, to process the signal of the rhythmsection. For details refer to p.76.Pre
ZOOM MRS-104429Reference [Recorder]Moving to a desired location inthe song (Locate function)You can specify a location within the song in time (minute
ZOOM MRS-10443ContentsUSAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •••••••• 2SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •••••••••••••••••••••••••••2Usage Precautions ••••••••••••••••••••••
• Mark number 00 is already set at the beginning of thesong (the counter zero location).• In the main screen, the MARKER area in the upper rightof the
Finding a desired location(Scrub/Preview function)The MRS-1044 provides a "Scrub" function that lets yousearch for a desired location while
use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the scrubplayback length setting blink, and turn the dial.You can select 40, 80, 120, 160, or 200 (ms) as the leng
Re-recording only a specifiedregion (Punch-in/out function)Punch-in/out is a function that lets you re-record just aspecified region of a previously r
4.Locate to the point at which you want to punch-out, and press the [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] buttononce again.This sets the "Out point" at which
Using V-takesEach track 1 – 10 of the recorder contains ten virtualtracks, called "V-takes." For each track, you can select onetake, which w
• BOUxx-yy: A V-take recorded using the Bouncefunction* xx will be the track number (1 – 10), and yy will be the V-take number (1 – 10).If an unrecord
Combining multiple tracks(Bounce function)"Bounce" is a function that mixes the performances of therecorder section and rhythm section (drum
5.To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] keyseveral times. Selecting the recording-destination V-takeBy default, the result of the Bounce oper
4.Use the dial and cursor [Q]/[W] keys to specify thecopy-source track and V-take.In "TR xx-yy," "xx" is the copy-source track num
ContentsReference [Rhythm] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 55About the rhythm section •••••••••••••••••••••••••••55Playing rhythm patterns ••••••••••
12.Turn the dial to specify the number of times that thedata will be copied, and then press the [ENTER] key.The display will indicate "TrCopy SUR
move-destination will be erased, and overwritten by themove-source data. When this operation is completed, themove-source region will contain silence.
10.Specify the move-destination track and V-take inthe same way as in step 4.A screen will appear in which you can specify the move-destination locati
• By pressing the [TIME BASE] key to switch to theMeasure display, you can specify the location inmeasure/beat/clock units.• By holding down STOP[P] a
A menu will appear in which you can edit recorded data inunits of entire tracks.3.Repeatedly press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key tomake the display indica
2.Press one of the status keys (1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10) or usethe dial to select the track to be captured.It is not possible to capture a track that has not
About the mixerThe mixer of the MRS-1044 is divided into two sections:an "input mixer" that processes the input signals from the[INPUT 1/2]
Basic operation of the inputmixerHere's how the signals that are input from the [INPUT1]/[INPUT 2] jacks can be sent to a recording track, andthe
●When a recording track has not been selectedThe diagrams above show the signal flow when the inserteffect has not been inserted into the input mixer.
2.Press the INPUT 1 (or INPUT 2) [ON/OFF] key.The input mixer will be selected for pan adjustments.3.Turn the dial to edit the value of the PAN parame
ZOOM MRS-10445Introduction Brings together all the functionality you need for complete music productionAll the functionality you need for music produ
At this time, your editing will affect the channel that waslast selected in steps 2 – 3. As necessary, use the statuekeys or the cursor [E]/[R] keys t
2.Press the status key (1 – 6) for one of the twochannels that you want to stereo-link.3.Press the cursor [W] key twice.The ST LINK (stereo link) para
If you select a scene that has already been saved, andexecute this operation, the previously saved scene will beoverwritten.Here's how to recall
• If you press the [MARK] key at a location where a markhas not yet been assigned, a new mark will be assignedto that location.• If a dot is shown at
Switching the level meterdisplay typeWith the MRS-1044's default settings, the level metersdisplayed in the center of the screen will indicate th
About the rhythm sectionThe "rhythm section" of the MRS-1044 contains drumsounds and bass sounds, and can be used as a drum + bassmachine. T
playback are collectively called a "rhythm song." In arhythm song, you can program the rhythm pattern data,bass track chord data, and tempo
5.To stop playback, press the STOP [P] key.The recorder and rhythm pattern will stop.6.To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] keywhile the rhy
While this screen is displayed, all transport operations areinvalid.3.Turn the dial to select the desired drum kit / bassprogram.For a list of drum ki
3.Use the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to make the displayread " Ptn".The number of the rhythm pattern that is input at thecurrent location is displa
Introducing the MRS-1044The MRS-1044 is internally divided into the following foursections.● Recorder sectionThis records and plays back audio.● Rhyth
To erase rhythm pattern dataUse the cursor [E]/[R] keys to move to the location atwhich you want to erase rhythm pattern data, and press the[ERASE] k
root has been changed to A.5.To specify the chord type, press the cursor [W] keyonce to make the display read "CHORD."6.Turn the dial to sel
If no tempo data has been input into a rhythm song, it willplay at the tempo that was specified in Rhythm Patternmode. In other words if you change th
If no tempo data has been input, the tempo specified inRhythm Pattern mode will be used. To specify a tempo forthe rhythm song itself, input tempo dat
It is also possible to make the rhythm song play back usingdifferent rhythm section sounds (drum kit / bass program).For details refer to p.57 "C
6.Select the starting measure of the copy-destination, and press the [ENTER] key.The copy will be executed, and you will return to thescreen of step 2
Creating an original rhythmpatternThis section explains how you can create your own originalrhythm pattern by tapping the front panel pads 1 – 8.Here&
When the bass track is selected, "BASS" will always beshown in the PAD area in the right of the display.2.As necessary, press the [BANK] key
Setting the length and time signature of therhythm patternWhen creating a new rhythm pattern, you can use thefollowing procedure to specify the numbe
5.If you want to erase the performance of all padsfrom the track, hold down the [ERASE] key andpress the status key of the corresponding track(DRUM or
The rhythm section of the MRS-1044 has 255 accompanimentpatterns (several measures long) that use the internaldrum/bass sound generator. (These are ca
what you see when you select "EDIT OrROOT" and pressthe [ENTER] key.5.Turn the dial to specify the chord root / type.●To specify the chord r
Here's how a rhythm pattern can be copied to anotherpattern number.1.In the rhythm pattern screen, select the copy-source rhythm pattern, and pre
Importing rhythm patterns andthe rhythm song from anotherprojectHere's how you can import (load) the rhythm pattern data(255 patterns) and rhythm
5.When you have finished creating settings, press the[EXIT] key several times.You will return to the main screen.You can change the length of the pre-
About the effectsThe MRS-1044 has two types of effects, an "insert effect"and two "send/return effects." The two types can be used
Using the insert effectThis section explains how to insert the insert effect, how toselect a patch, and how to edit the patch.The insert effect is a m
When the project is in its initial state, the insert effect issent into the input mixer. However, you may change theinsert location as necessary. The
5.Turn the dial to change the setting to "DRY."6.When you have finished adjusting settings, pressthe [EXIT] key several times.You will retur
• When recording on one mono track (track 1 – 6)If no recording track is selected, the output signal of theinsert effect will be sent to a location im
Here's how to edit the effect type and effect parameters forthe currently selected patch.1.Press the [EFFECT] key to make the key light.The displ
Front panelZOOM MRS-10448Parts of the MRS-1044 and what they doParts of the MRS-1044 and what they do(1)[PEAK] indicatorsThese show whether the input
The following diagram shows an example of when theMODULATION/DELAY module effect is changed from"CHORUS" to "FLANGER."Some effect
• Patches that you store are saved on the hard disk as partof the project.• Patch data included in an already existing project can beloaded into the c
• When a reverb or chorus/delay patch is selected, youcan press the corresponding key ([REVERB] or[CHORUS/DELAY]) to switch that effect on/off. (When
A patch you edited can be stored in any location of thesame send/return effect. You can also store an existingpatch in another location to create a co
Importing patches from anotherprojectHere's how to import (load) all patches for the internaleffects (insert effect and send/return effect) from
About projectsOn the MRS-1044, the data needed to reproduce a songyou create is managed in units called "projects." A projectcontains the fo
4.Execute the operation (or change the setting) thatyou selected.For details on the procedure, refer to the sections thatfollow.5.To return to the mai
• These screens are for display only, and contain no itemsthat can be edited.• The remaining recordable time is an approximation.This operation copies
song• Deleting or saving the project• Saving/deleting scenes, making marker settings, etc.A project for which the Protect setting is turned on isindic
About MIDIMIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standardthat allows messages such as performance data(collectively called "MIDI messag
ZOOM MRS-10449Parts of the MRS-1044 and what they doFront panel(1)[EFFECT] keyThis key accesses a screen where you can select a patch(stored effect se
Making MIDI-related settingsThis section explains the procedure for making MIDI-related settings. The procedure is the same for mostsettings. The basi
(rhythm song) even if you are not using the rhythm track.Timing Clock will be transmitted even if the drum and/orbass tracks are muted (DRUM/BASS stat
Changing the function of thefoot switchWith the default settings of the MRS-1044, a separatelysold foot switch (ZOOM FS01) connected to the [FOOTSW] j
6.When the desired note name appears, watch the">" and "<" symbols in the display, and make fineadjustments to the tuning.7.
4.Turn the dial to switch the setting "ON."5.When you have finished making settings, press the[EXIT] key several times.You will return to th
●RecorderPhysical tracks10Virtual tracks100 (10 virtual tracks for each track)Drum track1 (stereo)Bass track1 (mono)Simultaneously recordable tracks2
No sound, or sound is very weak• Check the connections to your audio system, and thevolume of your audio system.• Make sure that the status keys of e
Can't hear the rhythm pattern play back• Make sure that the DRUM/BASS status keys are litgreen.• Make sure that the DRUM/BASS faders are raised.
ZOOM MRS-104498AppendicesEffect type/parameter listEffect type/parameter listInsert effectClean sound that models a transistor combo amp.Clean sound t
ZOOM MRS-104499AppendicesEffect type/parameter listPARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4TYPECHORUSFLANGERPHASERTREMOLOPDL-WAHAutoWahPITCHRin
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