Zoom R8 Manual de usuario

© ZOOM CorporationReproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.OPERATION MANUAL

Operaon overview10Operation overview 1. Recording preparations 2. RecordingDo the following before starting recording. ●To start a new song, make a

Working with projects and audio les100Loading audio files from other projectsYou can copy audio files from other projects saved on the SD card and im

101Working with projects and audio les

Using the USB connection102USB function overviewThe has a USB jack (mini-B type) on its right side. In addition to connecting the included USB adapt

103Using the USB connection project data is saved in project folders on the SD card. To backup a project, copy its project folder to the computer hard

Using the USB connection1041Connect the and computer with the USB cable and turn the power on.1Eject the volume icon from your computer to end the

105Using the USB connectionAudio interface and control surface functionsConnect the to a computer to use it to input and output sound and as a contr

Using the USB connection106DisconnectingConnecting and setting the Follow these procedures after the rst timeFor details about use with a computer,

107Using the USB connection

Other functions 108HINT ●The pitch indicator responds to an INPUT when its ON/OFF indicator lights red. ●The standard pitch can be set between 435–445

109Other functions Adjusting the displayYou can adjust the backlight and contrast of the display.Turning the backlight ON/OFFTOOL > SYSTEM > LIG

11Operaon overview3. Mixing and mix down After recording and preparing tracks, you can mix them and then make a stereo master track. patterns

Other functions 110Changing the SD card while the power is onYou can change the SD card while the power is on. Do this if the remaining capacity of th

111Other functions Formatting SD cards/Checking card capacitiesYou should follow these steps to format SD cards for use with the . All card contents w

Other functions 112Setting the battery type and phantom power voltageSet the battery type that you are currently using to make display of the remainin

113Other functions Using a footswitch Connect a ZOOM FS01 footswitch (sold separately) to the CONTROL IN jack to start and stop playback, punch-in and

Other functions 114Checking and upgrading the firmwareYou can check the current rmware versions. 1Press 4Check the versions.Press Select SYSTEM.2Chan

115Other functions

116Rhythm pattern list Patterns 35 ~ 234 are typical patterns and fills for various genres.No. Pattern BarsVariation0 08Beat01 41 08Beat02 42 08Beat0

117Rhythm pattern list 231 MidEs1FA 1232 MidEs1VB 2233 MidEs1Vb 1234 MidEs1FB 1No. Pattern BarsStandard235 ROCK01 2236 ROCK02 2237 ROCK03 2238 ROCK

118Effect types and parameters Effect types and parameters 1Type Parameters CompressorSense Attack Ton e LevelMXR Dynacomp type compressor.Rack CompT

119Effect types and parameters Type Parameters Auto WahPosition Sense Resonance LevelAuto wah dependent on dynamics of input signal.TremoloDepth Rate

12ConneconsConnectionsRefer to the illustration below to connect instruments, mics, other audio equipment and a computer, for example. ❷❶❾❽❸❺❹Connect

120Effect types and parameters Effect types and parameters 3Parameters Setting range Explanation Gain0 ~ 100Adjusts preamp gain (distortion intensit

121Parameters Setting range Explanation Harmonics -12 dB ~ 12 dB Adjust harmonics (12 kHz) boost/cut.Level2 ~ 100Adjusts signal level after passing

122Effect types and parameters Effect types and parameters 5• REVERB module Type Parameters HallDecay PreDelay To ne MixSimulates the acoustics of a

123Effect types and parameters Effect types and parameters 6Parameter Explanations Parameters Setting range Explanation Gain0 ~ 100Adjusts preamp ga

124Effect types and parameters Effect types and parameters 7• MOD/DELAY module Type Parameters Chorus ~ ARRM PitchFor an explanation of types and par

125Effect types and parameters Effect types and parameters 8• COMP/LIMITER R module Type Parameters CompressorFor an explanation of types and paramet

126Effect types and parameters Effect types and parameters 9• 3BAND EQ module Type Parameters 3Band EQFor an explanation of types and parameters, see

127Effect types and parameters Effect types and parameters 10Table 1Parameters marked with ♪ allow values to be set in note units, using the song/patt

128Effect types and parameters Effect types and parameters 11Type Parameters 3Band EQFor an explanation of types and parameters, see Mic algorithm. •

129Effect patch list Insert effect No. Patch name Description 0 Z CLEANZOOM original unadorned clean sound1 Z CHORUSSound combines "Z CLEAN"

13SD card installaonSD card installationThe saves recording data and settings on SD cards. To protect your data, turn the power off before insertin

130Effect patch list Effect patch list 2Bass algorithm No. Patch name Description 0 SVTRoyal rock sound great for finger-picking and flatpicking.1 BA

131Effect patch list Effect patch list 3Dual Mic algorithm No.Patch name Description Suggested left/right inputs0 Vo/Vo 1For duets Vocals1 Vo/Vo 2Cho

132Effect patch list Stereo algorithm No. Patch name Description 0 Syn-LeadFor single-note synthesizer lead1 OrganPhaPhaser for synthesizer/organ2 Or

133Effect patch list Effect patch list 5Mastering algorithm No. Patch name Description 0 PlusAlfaEnhances the overall power1 All-PopsConventional mas

134Effect patch list CHORUS/DELAYSend-return effects No. Patch name Description 0 ShortDLYStandard short delay1 GtChorusChorus to enhance weak guitar

135Error message listError message listIf you see a message like “---Error” push the EXIT key. When other errors and messages occur, they will automat

136TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you think there is a problem with the operation of the , check the following tips first.Problems during playback◆

137SpecicationsSpecificationsSection Recorder Tra ck coun t 8 (mono)Maximum number of simultane-ous recording tracks2Maximum number of simultane-ou

138IndexAA-B REPEAT key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8, 38A-B repeat function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Algorit

139IndexMixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14Powering the unitPowering the unitUse the included AC Adapter or four AA batteries (sold separately) to power the unit.1Turn the power OFF, and then

R8-5000-1Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment(Applicable in European countries with separate collection systems)This symbol on the pr

15Turning the power on & o/Seng the date & meTurn the power ON to start the unitTurning the power on & off/Setting the date & time

16Recording and playbackRecorder overviewThe is an 8-track recorder that can record up to 2 tracks at the same time and play back up to 8 tracks at

17Recording and playbackCreate a new project. You can choose to use the same settings as the previous project and set the sampling rate. 1Press NOTE ●

Use the track sequencer to set the time signature. The default is 4/4. Follow these steps to change to a different time signature. Put the cursor at t

19Recording and playback Setting the tempo 11Turn the dial to change the setting. ORTap repeatedly and the average tempo will be detected and set.2P

2In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as fol

You can change the volume, tone and stereo position of the metronome and use its pre-count function. You can also set it to only be heard through head

21Recording and playbackINPUT 1, 2Recording the first track After preparation, ready the recorder and start recording the first track in a project tha

22Recording and playback Adjusting the input gain2Adjust the input gainMake noise!Adjust so it does not light when maximum volume is input1When red, i

23Recording and playback1Press4Select an algorithm and patch.Algorithm or patchChange menuPress below .25Select INPUT SRC and then set the connecte

24Recording and playback1Press2Press for an INPUT to adjust its recording level.Adjusting the recording level3Select REC LEVEL and adjust the record

25Recording and playbackTrackRecorderTrackRecorder1Press the status key for the recording destination track until it lights red.Selecting tracks for r

26Recording and playbackRecording1Top screenCounter at beginning of song (mark 00)Press and hold and press to return to the beginning.HINT ●You can

27Recording and playbackNOTE ●When the REC MODE is set to Overwrite, the recorded audio file will be overwritten on the track. If you return to the be

Recording and playback 28Overdubbing After "Recording the first track," you can record (overdub) other instruments on other tracks while pla

29Recording and playback NOTE ●If stereo link is turned on for a track that has a mono file assigned to it, that file assignment will be canceled. Ste

3IntroductionIntroduction Multitrack recorder that can use up to 32 GB SDHC cards The can is an 8-track recorder that supports SDHC cards of up to

Recording and playback 30For an audio file, select FILE.Changing playback takesYou can assign audio files to tracks freely. By recording multiple take

31Recording and playback Swapping two tracksUse the swap function to exchange two tracks, including their assigned files, track sequence data and all

Recording and playback 32Re-recording part of a track (punch-in/out)Punch-in and punch-out allow you to re-record a single part of a recorded file. Th

33Recording and playback NOTE ●Once you set automatic punch-in and out points, you cannot change them. Cancel them first if you need to set them again

Recording and playback 34Combining multiple tracks into 1–2 tracks (bouncing)Bounce to mix and record multiple tracks as 1–2 tracks. This is also call

35Recording and playback 6Press to stop playback.5Press in order tostart recording.Lit greenLit redBOUNCE ON appears on the displayNote: Press the BOU

Recording and playback 36Locating to the desired part of a songThe counter on the display can be used to move (locate) to the desired time in hours: m

37Recording and playback Use keys to move between marks in orderUse the DIAL to move between marks in orderLocate to the position of a mark Deleting m

Recording and playback 38#$࡝ࡇ࡯࠻⸳ቯㇱಽߊࠅ㄰ߒౣ↢Repeat playback of a specific section (A-B repeat)You can set a beginning (A) point and an ending (B) point i

39Recording and playback

4Usage and safety precautions ...2Introduction...3Confirmation of included items ...3Contents...4P

Mixing 40Mixing overviewThe has two built-in mixers. Input signals are sent to the input mixer, and track playback signals are sent to the track m

41Mixing Input signals and mixersIf recording destination track is setWhen the recording destination track has been set, the input signal does not pas

Mixing 42Setting track level, EQ and panUse the input and track mixers to set track parameters that, for example, adjust pan and effect send levels fo

43Mixing The parameters that can be set for each type of track are as follows. Mono tracks: 1–8Stereo tracks: 1/2–7/8Display ParameterSetting range (d

Mixing 44Using send-return effectsSend-return effects, which are routed internally by the mixers, can be applied to signals input to the input and tra

45Mixing Using insert effects on tracksYou can use an insert effect on already recorded tracks. 1Press 5Press Select INPUT SRC and set the track.3Disp

Mixing down 46Using a mastering effectUse a mastering effect as an insert effect to process the final stereo signal when mixing down to the master tra

47Mixing down Play the master trackPrepare by adjusting the signal levelsRecord to the master trackMixing down to the master track Record the "fi

Using the rhythm function 48Overview of rhythm functionsWith the , you can perform rhythm parts using the built-in drum sounds. Rhythm patterns can b

NOTE ●The drum kit setting is saved with each project.Changing the playback pattern Changing the drum kitRhythm pattern selectionPress Select a rhythm

5Using the sampler ...60Using the sampler to make songs ...60Using the sampler ...61Assigning included drum loops to tr

Using the rhythm function Adjusting the pad sensitivitySwitching banksRepeating sounds (drum rolls)Using the pads to play rhythm patternsYou can play

Assigning rhythm patterns to tracksTo use a rhythm pattern in a song, you must assign it to a track. A track that a rhythm pattern is assigned to is c

Using the rhythm function Press beneath .52Preparing to create a rhythm patternCreating a rhythm patternYou can create your own original rhythm pat

53Using the rhythm function NOTE ●If your timing playing the pads is slightly off, it will be corrected to the rhythm in accordance with the quantize

Using the rhythm function 54After preparing, you can input notes one at a time (step input) to create a rhythm pattern. Move the cursor to the positio

55Using the rhythm function HINT ●In step 5, you can change the order of the pattern list. ●Press the A-Z soft key to list the patterns in alphabetica

Using the rhythm function 56Deleting rhythm patternsRhythm patterns can be deleted. 1Press 2Select the rhythm pattern that you want to delete. Press

57Using the rhythm function Renaming rhythm patternsYou can change the names of rhythm patterns.1Press 2Select the rhythm pattern that you want to ren

Using the rhythm function 58Importing rhythm patterns from other projectsYou can import rhythm patterns from other projects. You can import all the rh

59Using the rhythm function Setting volume and stereo placementYou can change the volume of a rhythm pattern and the stereo placement of the drum kit.

6Panel layout and funconsPanel layout and functionsSD card slot USB port Fader section Transport section Control section Display sectionBottom panel

Using the sampler 60Using the sampler to make songsYou can use the sampler functions to easily create backing tracks, rhythm parts and other foundat

61Using the sampler The has a sampler function that allows audio les to be played with the pads. You can use the included loops or other commercial

Using the sampler 62When using the pads for playback, press the pad for a loop track or rhythm pattern track to start playback of that track. In the i

63Using the sampler NOTE ●In a new project, the BPM (tempo) of the first audio file assigned to a track will set the BPM of the project. ●From the LOO

Using the sampler 64NOTE ●The status key indicator of a track set to loop lights orange instead of green when enabled for playback. A track set to loo

65Using the sampler Setting the loop intervalZooming in on the waveformThe loop interval (starting point and length) can be set for loop tracks. When

Using the sampler 66NOTE ●This setting is set for the entire project. NOTE ●When you press a pad, the sound will be delayed until it is in time with t

67Using the sampler Changing the BPM of a trackThe BPM of each track is automatically calculated when an audio file is assigned to it. Depending on th

Using the sampler 68Changing audio tempo without changing pitchWhen an audio file is assigned to a track, you can change its tempo without changing i

69Using the sampler NOTE ●STRETCH operations cannot be undone (UNDO). ●STRETCH operations overwrite the original audio files. If you want to save the

7Panel layout and funconsInput selection switch 1Input selection switch 2PHANTOM switch Display Soft keysMETRONOME switch BALANCE control ON/OFF key

Using the sampler 70Trimming unnecessary parts of audio filesYou can designate the necessary audio data by setting the starting and ending points of

71Using the sampler Setting fade-ins and fade-outsWhen playing normal audio files, there are short fade-ins and fade-outs at their beginnings and ends

Using the track sequencerTrack sequencer overviewUsing the track sequencer, you can arrange rhythm pattern tracks and loop tracks into performance ord

Creating a sequence Combine rhythm pattern tracks and loop tracks to create sequence data, including backing parts and rhythms, for an entire track. Y

Using the track sequencerYou can create a sequence one step at a time. Creating a sequence using step input1Press Press Start step input.35ORTo input

When using step input, you can delete the data before or after the cursor at once.2Press beneath . 3Change menuSelect DEL EVENT.Press 5Change menuS

Using the track sequencerWhen using step input for a sequence, you can insert and delete beats. You can even insert and delete a number of beats that

One beat inserted hereNote-onLoop or file length13 513 5One beat deleted here13 513 5Note-onLoop or file length ●When you delete beats, the sounds of

Using the track sequencerPlaying back a sequenceUse the following procedures to play back the sequence that you made.Track sequencer ON2Press 11Press

79Using the track sequencer

Switch and key overview8Switch and key overviewHere we explain how to use the keys and switches of the .ENTER key • Confirm an itemEXIT key • Press

Using effectsOverview of effectsThe has two types of built-in effects: insert effects and send-return effects. These can be used at the same time. E

81Using effectsPatch Algorithm Module Effect type Parameter Clean/CrunchZ CLEANCOMP/LIMITEREFXPREAMP6BANDEQZNRMODULATION/DELAYREVERBPATCHLEVELMODULATI

Using effects82Send-return effectsSend-return effects are connected internally to the track mixer send/return bus. The depth of the send-return effect

Selecting effect patchesSelect the effect patch that you want to use. For the insert effect, choose an algorithm that is suitable for the instrument

Using effectsEditing patches You can change effect types and adjust effect parameters to create your own patches. Editing effect modules9Return to the

HINTS ●In “Empty” patches none of the modules have been set yet. ●Adjust the ZNR module level on the TOTAL module screen. ●With the DUAL MIC ALGORITHM

Using effectsYou can save a patch at any patch number within the same algorithm. You can also copy an existing patch to a different location.NOTE

3Select IMPORT.Import all patchesIMPORT > AllImport one patchIMPORT > EachImporting patches from other projectsYou can import one or all patches

Using effectsChange the name of the current patch.1Press Accessing the effect settingsChanging patch names You can change the name of the patch that i

Using effects only for monitoringWhen an insert effect is applied to an input, usually the sound with the effect applied is recorded to the track. By

9Display informaonDisplay information The display shows, for example, project data, connection and operation status as a recorder or a computer audio

Working with projects and audio les90Projects and audio filesThe manages the data and settings that are necessary to play back songs that you hav

91Working with projects and audio lesProtecting and selecting projectsYou can protect the currently loaded project to prevent it from being saved

Working with projects and audio les92HINT ●Project and file information can only be viewed on the PROJECT INFO screen. It cannot be edited.Viewing pr

93Working with projects and audio les1Press 1Press Copying a project PROJECT > COPYCopying an audio filePROJECT > FILE > COPYCopying project

Working with projects and audio lesChange character 94Changing project and audio file namesYou can change the names of the currently loaded project a

95Working with projects and audio lesDeleting projects and audio filesYou can delete a selected project or file. 1Press 1Press Deleting an audio file

Working with projects and audio les96Dividing audio filesYou can divide an audio file at any point to make two files.Do this to delete unnecessary po

97Working with projects and audio lesSetting the recording format and mode You can record at 16-bit, which is ordinary CD quality, or higher-quality

Working with projects and audio les98Register projects or edit a playlist1Press 8Press to return to the previous menu.Play from the beginning of the

99Working with projects and audio lesRemove a project from a listDelete a playlistPROJECT > SEQ PLAY > DELETENOTE ●If the master track or the f