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Zoom MRS-1266 Musical Instrument User Manual

1. No Pattern name 200 TECHNO10 201 TECHNO11 202 D nB 01 203 D nB 02 204 D nB 03 205 D nB 04 206 D nB 05 207 D nB 06 208 TRIP 01 209 TRIP 02 210 TRIP 03 211 AMB 01 212 AMB 02 213 AMB 03 214 AMB 04 215 AMB 05 216 AMB 06 217 BALD 01 218 BALD 02 219 BALD 03 220 BALD 04 221 BALD 05 222 BALD 06 223 BALD 07 224 BALD 08 225 BALD 09 226 BALD 10 227 BALD 11T 228 BALD 12 229 BALD 13 230 BLUES 01 231 BLUES 02 232 BLUES 03 233 BLUES 04 234 BLUES 05 235 BLUES 06 236 BLUES 07 237 BLUES 08 238 COUNTRO1 239 COUNTRO2 240 COUNTRO3 241 COUNTRO4 242 COUNTROS 243 COUNTROG 244 JAZZ 01 245 JAZZ 02 246 JAZZ 03 247 JAZZ 04 248 JAZZ 05 249 JAZZ 06 250 JAZZ 07P No Pattern name No Pattern name No Pattern name 251 JAZZ 08 302 INTRO 01 353 FUNK F2 252 JAZZ 09 303 INTRO 02 354 FUNK F3 253 SHUFFLO1 304 INTRO 03 355 FUNK F4 254 SHUFFLO2 305 INTRO 04 356 HIP F1 255 SHUFFLO3 306 INTRO 05 357 HIP F2 256 SHUFFLO4 307 INTRO 06 358 HIP 257 SHUFFLO5 308 INTRO 07 359 DANCE F1 258 SHUFFLOG 309 INTRO 08 360 DANCE F2 259 SHUFFLO7 310 INTRO 09 361 DANCE F3 260 SKA 01 311 INTRO 10 362 DANCE F4 261 SKA 02 312 INTRO 11 363 HOUSE F1 262 SKA 03 313 INTRO 12 364 HOUSE F2 263 SKA 04 314 INTRO 13 365 TECHN
2. 74 Chromatic 103 ADJUST BAR amp LEN 74 Closing bracket 72 92 ADJUST OFF sits tans epus 74 Compression expansion Adjusting panning parameter 33 Specified range of data 60 Adjusting the volume 33 15 16 AIEE filo REMIS 65 Control Change 146 129 Control sectionzs uos Dus 13 Algorithm i i aL Lbs eR EA 29 118 Copying AllInitialize 5 emu sae eo bc eere wets 158 Kit sco tains cores oh ee Wu Sg Ed 113 Audio D ederet 133 emet aede eer bere 71 Analog 133 fer wv era AER 140 Digital playback 133 Rhythm 110 Importing data from 137 Rhythm 98 Audio data r es eriein eee a a 129 Specific measure of a rhythm song 97 Auto 41 Vuake 2 n 62 B D BACHUB ae 142 Demo 0 0 19 Bass 86 Digital 155
3. The level meter in the lower part of the display shows the level of each track and of the drum and bass sound after passing through the faders The meter also shows the MASTER L and R level reflecting the setting of the MASTER fader When setting levels adjust the faders so that the 0 dB dot does not light 423456 DUMBASS 1234567 89 0 LR INPUT TRACK MASTER MENU If desired the display can also be set to show pre fader sig nal levels p 156 E Adjusting the panning value 4 From the main screen press the PAN key in the track parameter section When you press one of the keys of the TRACK PARAMETER section the track parameter menu will appear allowing you to set parameters such as panning EQ and effect send level for each track and for the drum and bass sound The illustration below shows an example for the menu that appears when the PAN key is pressed 33 Quick Tour V TAKE Panning value 5 Press the status key of the track whose panning you want to adjust the DRUM BASS status key The selected status key lights up in orange While the track parameter menu is shown the status key or the cursor left right keys can be used to select the track or drum bass sound to be adjusted 6 Turn the dial to adjust the panning value The panning value can be adjusted in the range from L100 far left 0 center R100 far right 7 Re
4. 146 Patch from other 128 CE 103 41 5 3 EN 103 pace arate 75 Mixdown 33 Adjusting panning balance 78 Mixdown function 42 Adjusting send return effect depth MANDATE 78 redet dn 75 Assigning an input signal to a track 76 Mixer 10 Operations 76 Move Input 12 Moving a specified 56 Input 28 Moving a 62 Input signal TOW P ci ay 30 Moving and deleting a specified range 57 Input output 14 Multiply 72 92 Insertelfect neis EIUS 11 117 Changing the insert position 119 36 N Editing a patch 121 NORMAL secs tend EI wea 135 Editing a patch 123 Note on off ep NXRITE 146 Selecting 29 36 119 Signal How So PER VS 120 ZOOM MRS 1266 189 Ap
5. 62 Excluding a specific 84 Data rewriting ssi 54 SAVING hs E REN 82 Erasing a specified data 57 Recalling ee e eee tid 83 Erasing a 62 SOMSs 155 Fade in out of a specified data range 58 Scrub function 52 Moving a specified data range 56 Changing the 52 Moving a 62 Send return 11 117 125 Reversing a specified data range 59 Editing a patch 126 Swapping track data and capture data 64 Editing a patch 127 Swapping 63 Paichs i ods 125 Trimming a specified data range 57 Selecting 35 125 V take 61 Send level 35 Irak se crete er er tale REG 75 Storing apatch 127 Adjusting send return effect depth 80 Usage Bee a Maha eta Se 35 Adjusting volume panning EQ 79 Sh tdOWD sus ie vesc Y TER 20 Basic operation 79
6. 99 Creating an original rhythm pattern 100 Preparations 100 Real time 101 Step eae aa 105 Setting the rhythm pattern chord information 108 Editing a rhythm pattern 109 Adjusting the volume balance of drum and bass 109 Copying a rhythm pattern 110 Editing the name of a rhythm pattern 110 Erasing a rhythm pattern 111 Creating your own drum kit 111 Changing the sound and settings for each pad 111 Assigning a name to a kit 113 Copying a Ki rese RI pr 113 Importing rhythm patterns and rhythm songs from another project 114 Editing various settings of the rhythm Sectlon serran 114 Basic procedure 114 Changing the length of the pre count 115 Changing the metronome volume 115 Adjusting the sensitivity of the pads 115 Checking the remaining amount of memory 116 Adjusting the volume of each pad with the faders 116 Reference Effects 117 About the effects 117 i crier ee e ore 117 Send return 117 Using the insert effect 118 About insert effect patches 118 Changi
7. Pattern name 000 O8BEATO1 001 O8BEATO2 002 OBBEATO3 003 OBBEATO4 004 O8BEATO5 005 O8BEATO6 006 O8BEATO7 007 O8BEATO8 008 O8BEATO9 009 O8BEAT10 010 O8BEAT11 011 O8BEAT12 012 16 1 013 16 2 014 16 015 16 4 016 16 5 017 16BEATO6 018 16BEATO7 019 16 020 16FUS 01 021 16FUS 02 022 04 2201 023 04 2202 024 04JAZZ03 025 04JAZZ04 026 BOSSA 027 COUNTRY 028 68BLUS 029 DANCE 030 ROCKO1 031 ROCKO2 032 ROCKO3 033 034 5 035 6 036 ROCKO7 037 ROCKO8 038 ROCKO9 039 ROCK10 040 ROCK11 041 ROCK12 042 043 ROCK14 044 ROCK15 045 ROCK16 046 ROCK17 047 ROCK18 048 ROCK19 049 ROCK20 ZOOM MRS 1266 No Pattern name No Pattern name No Pattern name 050 ROCK21 100 INDUSTO2 150 HIP 03 051 ROCK22 101 POP 01 151 HIP 04 052 ROCK23 102 POP 02 152 HIP 05 053 ROCK24 103 POP 03 153 HIP 06 054 ROCK25 104 POP 04 154 HIP 07 055 ROCK26 105 POP 05 155 HIP 08 056 ROCK27 106 POP 06 156 HIP 09 057 ROCK28T 107 POP 07 157 HIP 10 058 ROCK29 108 POP 08 158 HIP 11 059 ROCK30 109 POP 09 159 HIP 12 060 ROCK31 110 POP 10 160 HIP 13 061 ROCK32 111 POP 11 161 HIP 14 062 ROCK33 112 12T 162 15 063 HROCK 01 113 POP 13 163 HIP 16 064 HROCK 02 114 POP 14 164 HIP 17 065 HROCK 03 115 POP 15 165 HIP 18 066 HROCK 04 116 POP 16 166 HIP 19 067 HROCK 05 117 R nB 01 167 HIP 20 068 HROCK 06 118 R nB 02 168 HIP 21 069 HR
8. 124 Sub out tete 156 ZOOM MRS 1266 191 4G m m ey CATCH US IF YOU CAN ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg 2 10 2 Miyanishi cho Fuchu shi Tokyo 183 0022 Japan PHONE 81 42 369 7116 FAX 81 42 369 7115 Web Site http www zoom co jp MRS 1266 5000 3
9. tede muda 29 AMNEM 90 Master track 2 see due e 42 Playback ree en eS 44 F Recording ee Re 36 10 TS Mastering effect 36 Factory Initialization 158 Metronomes uh cen 24 aee 115 EE o 146 Fader section 13 Changing 147 FAST method 92 Control Change 146 129 136 Drum Bass MIDI channel 148 FOOL SWITCH Ss err nm ue we deca 153 Note 146 Formula 71 Program 146 149 Front panel s vel ery bees 14 Song Position 146 149 Start Stop Continue 146 149 H Timing 146 148 Hard disk 185 MIDI 148 Hard disk 157 MIDI 186 MIDI implementation 187 1 MIDI IN 146 Importing MIDI operation problems 162 Audio CD alec NUR 137 MIDI OUT
10. 146 149 Setting chord information 108 Ptolecto sse eek ee ore aU 138 Step 105 Checking the size of a 139 Rhythm pattern 87 Copying a 140 Rhythm 48 Creating a new project 21 Rhythm 10 13 86 Creating a new project 21 Adjusting pad volume with fader 116 Editing a project name 141 Changing metronome volume 115 Erasing a 140 Changing pad sensitivity 115 Importing an 150 Changing pre count length 115 Loading a project 139 Changing 114 Protecting unprotecting a project 141 Checking remaining memory capacity 116 Reading a project from CD R RW disc 143 Rhythm section operation problems 162 Storing a single project on CD R RW disc 139 Rhythm 50 0 87 89 Project Copying he sh prev ehe HEU E 98 Creating a new project 21 Copying a measure 97 ial at othe fat ehe SA Ls e et a ts ta 90 Edi
11. This indicates that the previously input event will apply 6 Turn the dial to input the value The event types TimSig can only be input in units of measures When you turn the dial within a measure the position automatically jumps to the start of the next measure and the new event is input at that location 7 Input the remaining events the same way If you make a mistake or want to change the information the events can be edited in the following ways To change an event setting Display the event you want to change and turn the dial to alter the setting To delete event information Display the event you want to delete and press the DELETE ERASE key When an event was deleted the preceding event of the same type will remain active until the next point where information for the same event type is input 8 When you have finished press the STOP W key The unit returns to the rhythm song screen To return to the main screen press the EXIT key Playing a rhythm song This section explains how to play the rhythm song that you created by inputting rhythm pattern data and chord data 1 From the main screen press the SONG key The key lights up and the rhythm section is set to rhythm song mode 2 Press the PLAY gt key The rhythm song will begin playing If something has been recorded on the recorder those tracks will play back simultaneously 9
12. 3BAND COMP MASTERING LO FI NORMALIZE DIMENSION RESONANCE 122 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Effects Some effect modules have only one effect type For such modules there will be no screen for selecting the effect type 6 Use the cursor up down keys to select the effect parameter that you want to edit The following diagram shows an example of what appears on the display when you have selected the DEPTH parameter of the FLANGER effect 7 Turn the dial to change the setting For details on the effect types that can be selected for each effect module and on the effect parameters of each type refer to the appendix gt p 164 at the end of this manual 8 Repeat steps 4 7 to make the desired edits for other modules 9 If you want to adjust the patch level the final volume of the patch press the TOTAL key use the cursor up down keys to bring up the indication TOTAL PAT LVL and turn the dial The patch level can be adjusted in a range of 1 30 Patch level 10 When you have finished editing press the EXIT key The unit returns to the patch select screen Keep mind that if you return to the patch select screen and select another patch without first storing the patch the edited contents will be lost If you want to keep the re
13. 134 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Creating a CD Erasing a CD RW Disc All the information on a CD RW 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 RW drive 2 From the main screen press the AUDIO key or BACK UP key in the control section 3 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication AUDIO CD CDRW ERS or BACKUP CDRW ERS on the display and press the ENTER key The display shows CdrwErs NORMAL 4 Use the cursor up down keys to select one of the following two CD RW erase methods NORMAL Default setting Information from all areas of the disc is erased This takes longer than the QUICK erase operation but all contents of the disc are reliably erased This method is recommended Required time is max 74 minutes for a 650 MB disc and 80 minutes for a 700 MB disc QUICK Only the track information on the CD RW disc is erased This requires less time than the NORMAL erase operation D Press the ENTER key The display now shows the indication CdrwErs SURE 6 To carry out the erase process press the ENTER key once more The erase process starts During the operation the display shows CdrwErs wait When the erasing process is finished the display indication changes to CdrwErs COMPLETE 7 Toreturn to the main screen press the EXIT key s
14. 181 PHRASE LIST 2 Etre 183 MRS 1266 hard disk contents 185 Compatibility with the MRS 1044 series 185 MIDI implementation 186 MIDI implementation chart 187 lj 188 ZOOM MRS 1266 Introduction Overview Thank you for selecting the ZOOM MRS 1266 Multitrak Recording Studio subsequently referred to as the MRS 1266 The MRS 1266 is a digital audio workstation with the following features E Brings together all the functionality you need for complete music production The MRS 1266 provides all the functionality you need for professional music production hard disk recorder drum bass machine digital mixer effects CD R RW drive and more From creating the rhythm tracks to multitrack recording mixdown and burning an audio CD the MRS 1266 lets you do it all 12 track x 10 take recorder The recorder section provides eight mono tracks and a stereo track for a total of ten tracks In addition a master track stereo for mixdown is also provided Because each track has ten virtual tracks V takes you can record multiple takes for important parts such as vocals or guitar solos and select the best take later A full range of editing functions is also provided allowing you to copy or move audio data Special functions include reversing of data and time stretch compression Data exchange and copy between regular tracks and the mast
15. An effect that adds a swooshing modulation to the sound TREMOLO DEPTH RATE CLIP An effect that cyclically varies the volume PITCH SHIFT TONE BALANCE An effect that modifies the pitch of the original sound RingMod RATE BALANCE An effect that produces a metallic resonance DOUBLE TIME TONE A doubling effect that allows the delay time to be set in 1 mSec steps up to 100 mSec Explanation of MODULATION DELAY MODULE parameters Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter DEPTH 0 10 Specifies the depth of the effect RATE 1 30 Specifies the speed of the effect MIX 0 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the effect FB TYPE FLANGER 10 10 Adjusts the amount of feedback COLOR 1 4 Modifies the type of phase tone CLIP 0 10 Emphasizes the effect SHIFT 12 0 24 0 Sets the amount of change produced by the pitch shifter TONE 0 10 Adjusts the tone BALANCE 0 30 Adjusts the volume balance between the direct sound and effect sound TIME 1 100 Specifies the delay time MASTERING ALGORITHM 3BAND COMP Lo Fi MODULE PARAMETER 1 MLT CMP XOVER_Lo PARAMETER 2 XOVER_Hi PARAMETER 3 SNS_HIGH PARAMETER 4 SENS_MID PARAMETER 5 SENS_LOW PARAMETER 6 MIX_HIGH PARAMETER 7 MIX_MID An effect that divides the input signal into three frequency bands and lets you specify a compressor and mix amo
16. Front panel GUTAR GUITAR stereo BASS 9 PHONES 9 INPUT INPUT2 FOOTSW EXP PEDAL PHONES PHONES STEREO SUB OUT jack normally carries the same signal as the MASTER OUTPUT jacks You can therefore also use it a second headphone jack By changing an internal setting the jack can be made to carry only the signal of a specified track input or drum bass channel In any case the output level can be adjusted with the knob at the right of the jack The PHONES jack carries the same signal as the MASTER OUTPUT jacks and is intended as a headphone jack The output level can be adjusted Headphones with the knob at the right of the jack Headphones You can connect the separately available ZOOM 01 02 to this jack for controlling effect parameters Expression pedal ZOOM FP01 FP02 You can connect the separately available ZOOM 01 to this jack for playback Foot switch start stop control or for punch in punch ZOOM FS01 out control ZOOM MRS 1266 16 Installing the CD R RW Drive To install the separately available CD R RW drive into the MRS 1266 model without preinstalled CD R RW drive use the attachment parts packed in the carton Keep them to use the drive with the MRS 1266 To install the drive proceed as follows 1 Using the four flathead screws supplied with the MRS 1266 attach the two supplied drive guides to t
17. MIDI implementation 1 Recognized Messages Status 15 Description NOTE 9nH 9nH BnH BnH BnH BnH BnH CnH EnH kk kk 07H OBH 78H 79H 7BH 11 3 3 hh n MIDI Channel 1 Note On messages can be recorded into a rhythm pattern 2 Transmitted Messages Status Note Off kk note number vv velocity will be ignored Note Off kk note number Note On kk note number See NOTE 1 vv velocity Channel Volume vv volume value Channel Expression vv expression value All Sounds Off Reset All Controllers All Notes Off Program Change pp program number Pitch Bend Change hhll pitch bend value Number 0 F Description BnH BnH CnH F2H F8H FAH FBH FCH 07H 7BH 00H sh Note Off kk note number Note Off kk note number Note On kk note number vv velocity Channel Volume vv volume value All Notes Off Program Change pp program number Song Position Pointer shsl song position Timing Clock Start Continue Stop NOTE n MIDI Channel Number 0 F 3 System Exclusive Messages No SysEx messages are recognized transmitted 186 ZOOM MRS 1266 Appendix MIDI implementation chart 00 HardDisk Recorder Date 19 Aug 2002 Model MRS 1266 MIDI Implementation Chart Version 1 Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function Basic Default 1 16 0FF 1 16 0FF Memorized Channel Changed 1 16 0FF 1 16
18. TMRoom1 Room Tom 1 SDHigh3 High Tuned 3 TMRoom2 Room Tom 2 SDDeep1 Deep Body Ambient TMRoom3 Room Floor SDDeep2 Deep Snappy TMElect1 Electric Tom 1 SDHiSnap High Tensioned Snappy TMElect2 Electric Tom 2 SDMute Tight Muted TMElect3 Electric Floor SDReso Resonated Tuning TMBend1 Bend Down Tom 1 SDGate Tighten Gate TMBend2 Bend Down Tom 2 SDAnalgM Mono Analog Bend Down Floor SDAnalgS Stereo Analog TMVerb1 TOMVERB SDDgAnaM Mono DIGI ANA TMVerb2 FLOORVERB SDDgAnaS Stereo DIGI ANA SDReverb1 Reverb Snare 1 TMSynth CHHLive Synth Drum Tom Live Close Hat SDReverb2 Reverb Snare 2 OHHLive Live Open Hat SDRoom Room Snare CHHStdio Studio Close Hat SDPower Power Snare CHHClear Clear Close Hat SDElect Electric Snare OHHClear Clear Open Hat SDBrush1 Brush Short CHHAnalg Analog Close Hat SDBrush2 Brush Long OHHAnalg Analog Open Hat SDBrush3 Brush Slap CHHDgAna DIGI ANA Close Hat SDBrushB 200 TMLivet ZOOM MRS 1266 Bend Down Live Tom 1 OHHDgAna DIGI ANA Open Hat FHHAco1 Acoustic Foot Hat 181 Appendix 616 FHHAco2 Acoustic Short Foot HiTimbal High Timbale FHHAnalg Analog Foot Ha
19. This screen lets you check which event information is entered at the current point The symbol after EV gt such as Pt or TS denotes the type of event Available events and their symbols are listed in the table below 95 Reference Rhythm Type Content Rhythm pattern number 000 510 Time signature 1 8 1 4 8 4 Chord root C B Maj m 7 m7 M7 aug dim 7sus4 sus4 m7b5 m6 6 m9 M9 mM7 Chord type Tempo 40 0 250 0 Drum track volume 0 15 Bass track 0 15 volume Kit number 0 126 Program number f no tempo information is input for the rhythm song the tempo currently set for the rhythm section will be used To ensure that a rhythm song will always play with the same tempo be sure to enter tempo information at the beginning of the song f desired you can also adjust the tempo while a song is playing by hitting the TEMPO key several times in suc cession Check the display to verify that the desired tempo has been set 4 Move to the location at which you want to input a new event For details on how to move the current location refer to page 95 5 Use the cursor up down keys to select the type of event that you want to input If the event you select here has been input at the current location its value will be displayed If there is no corresponding event the display will indicate lt
20. 1 Refer to steps 1 6 of Basic editing steps to select the track V take for reversing and press the ENTER key The display changes as follows This screen lets you specify the start point for reversing MARKER 2 Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing section of the counter and turn the dial to specify the reversing start point You can also specify the point as a mark Press the ENTER key The display changes to Rvrs Src END 4 Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the reversing end point If you press the PLAY We key the specified range of the specified V take will be played Press the ENTER The indication Reverse SURE appears on the display 6 To execute the reversing operation press the ENTER key By using the EXIT key instead of the ENTER key you can move back to previous screens 59 Reference Track Editing When the reversing operation is executed the indication Reverse COMPLETE appears on the display and the unit returns to the track edit menu Changing the duration of a specified range of data You can change the duration of the entire audio data on a track without changing the pitch time stretch compress The stretched or compressed data can be written over the old data on the same track or pasted on another track Time stretch compress i ia E c gt ABCDE 1 Refer
21. 16 9 9 Track mixer FADER FADER FADER Stereo tracks 9 10 or two mono tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 or drum sound selected as insert location Recorder Track Track Track Track ZOOM MRS 1266 EFFECT 5 Track mixer FADER FADER FADER FADER FADER FADER When inserted immediately before MASTER fader MASTER fader OUTPUT L d EFFECT L 5 m R L EFFECT mL R 5 gt 5 gt QR L EFFECT mL R DUAL 1 R Editing the insert effect patch The effect modules of the insert effect have various effect parameters that can be adjusted to make detailed changes to the character of the effect By editing the effect parameters you can obtain the desired tone or effect For some effect modules you can change the effect type GUITAR BASS algorithm the MODULATION DELAY effect module provides twelve effect types such as chorus flanger and phaser and you can For example in the select and use any one of these When you change the effect type the effect parameters will also change Effect MODULATION module DELAY v Effect type CHORUS FLANGER PHASER Effect DEPTH DEPTH POSITION parameters RATE RATE RATE MIX FB COLOR This section explains how to edit the effect type and effect parameters for the cur
22. 5 If you want to use the preview function to hear the region before the current location press the REW 44 key To hear the region after the current location press the FF gt gt key If you press REW lt 44 key a region of 0 7 seconds prior to the current location will play ending at the current location If you press the FF gt gt key a region of 0 7 seconds following the current location will play beginning at the current location This is called preview playback When preview playback ends scrub playback will resume Current location Preview playback d Preview playback REW FF 6 To cancel the scrub function press the STOP W key The unit returns to the main screen Changing the settings of the scrub function When the scrub function is on you can change the direction of the scrub playback whether it will play the region before or after the current location and the length of the scrub playback region 1 From the main screen hold down the STOP W key and press the PLAY key This turns the scrub function on and the following screen will appear The characters in the lower left TO FRM indicate the direction of scrub playback and the number in the lower right 40 200 is the length of scrub playback Direction of scrub playback Length of scrub playback 2 If you want to change the length of scrub playback use the cursor left righ
23. finished recording press the STOP key Pattern recording will stop and the unit returns to the rhythm pattern screen Press the PLAY key to hear the pattern that you recorded e When you select an empty pattern and record it the pattern name Patxxx where xxx is the pattern number is automatically assigned You can edit this pattern name as necessary gt 110 102 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Rhythm Press the BASS key if you want to record the bass track 9 To terminate pattern recording and return to the main screen press the EXIT key Bass track real time input 1 Attherhythm pattern screen select the rhythm for input 2 Press the BASS key The key lights up and the bass track is selected When you hit a pad in this condition the sound of the bass program selected for the bass track is heard using a semitone scale 3 If you want to switch the scale and range press the BANK OCTAVE key If desired you can change the scale and the register played by the pads If you press the BANK OCTAVE key while the bass track is selected the currently active scale and tonic the note played by pad 1 are shown Scale Tonic and register At this screen you can use the cursor left right keys to select the scale to be played with the pads The following settings are available 3 o o D
24. 5 Use the cursor up down keys to call up the parameter you want to edit MEAS X xx xx 1 99 You can set the number of measures in the range of 1 99 TIMSIG You can set the time signature in the range of 1 8 START You can adjust the phrase start point in minutes seconds and milliseconds END You can adjust the phrase end point in minutes seconds and milliseconds NAME You can specify a name for the phrase LVL You can adjust the phrase playback level in the range of 24 dB 6 Use the dial and the cursor left right keys to adjust the setting value Adjusting MEAS TIMSIG LVL Turn the dial to set the numerical value e Adjusting START END Use the cursor left right keys to select the unit and turn the dial to set the numerical value Adjusting NAME Use the cursor left right keys to select the character to edit and turn the dial to select the character You can use the PLAY gt key to check the phrase both dur ing and after editing 7 Repeat steps 5 6 to complete the phrase If desired press the EXIT key several times to return to the screen of step 2 and select another phrase parameter 8 return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times 70 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Phrase Looping Copying a phrase You can copy a phrase to any other phrase number Any phrase at the copy destination will be overwritten
25. BASS on the display Then turn the dial to select one of the following settings Q1 16CH MIDI channels 1 16 default DRUM CH 10 BASS CH 9 OFF Channel messages Note On Off messages will not be transmitted or received If you specify a MIDI channel 1 16 for the drum or bass track you can transmit Note On Off messages from an external MIDI device on that MIDI channel to play the sounds of the MRS 1266 s drum or bass track i e to play the drum kit or bass program Also when you play back a rhythm pattern or rhythm song on the MRS 1266 the content of the drum and or bass track will be transmitted as Note On Off messages If this setting is turned OFF for or BASS Note On Off messages as well as Program Change and Control messages will not be transmitted or received Specifying transmission of Timing Clock messages This setting specifies whether the MIDI synchronization message Timing Clock will be transmitted Refer to steps 1 4 of Basic procedure to bring up the indication CLOCK on the display Then turn the dial to select one of the following settings ON Transmission on MIDI Timing Clock will be transmitted when the MRS 1266 is running default setting OFF Transmission off Timing Clock will not be transmitted Timing Clock will be output according to the tempo of the rhythm pattern rhythm song that is pl
26. Reference Track Editing 2 Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing section of the counter and turn the dial to specify the range start point You can also specify the point as a mark Press the ENTER key The display changes to Trm Src END 4 Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the range end point AII data after this point will be erased If you press the PLAY PB key the specified range will be played D Press the ENTER key The indication Trim SURE appears on the display 6 To execute the trimming operation press the ENTER key By using the EXIT key instead of the ENTER key you can move back to previous screens When the trimming operation is executed the indication Trim COMPLETE appears on the display and the unit returns to the track edit menu Fade in fade out of specified data range You can fade in or fade out the audio data over a specified range 5 2d The fade in out command does not simply alter the track volume Rather it rewrites the waveform data and is therefore not reversible once executed If you want to retain the condition before editing use the capture function for that track gt p 63 1 Refer to steps 1 6 of Basic editing steps to select the track V take for fade in or fade out and press the ENTER key The display changes as follows This screen lets yo
27. The bounce function is terminated ZOOM MRS 1266 46 Reference Recorder Recording on 6 tracks simultaneously 6TR REC mode This section explains how to use the 6TR REC mode which allows up to six tracks to be recorded simultaneously How 6TR REC works REC mode the signals from the INPUT 1 6 jacks or from the GUITAR BASS INPUT 1 2 jacks can be recorded directly onto tracks 1 6 This is convenient to record the performance of an entire band in a single session using separate tracks for an array of mics or other inputs In 6TR REC mode inputs 1 6 and tracks 1 6 correspond to each other When the status key of a track is lit in red the signal of that input can be recorded on the track When the status key is out or lit in green the signal from the respective input is sent directly to a point immediately before the MASTER fader Status key INPUT 1 gt Track 1 input 2 amp 2 INPUT3 ek gt LJ Reg Lek INPUT 5 M aren Track 5 rot Track 6 or out MASTER fader n 6TR REC mode recording on tracks 7 8 9 10 and master track is not possible If you have recorded tracks 1 and you want to continue recording more than 2 tracks you must move the recorded audio data to tracks 7 8 and 9 10 first p 62 A
28. ZOOM MRS 1266 112 Reference Rhythm 7 When editing is complete press the EXIT key The unit returns to the kit select screen The created drum kit is saved as part of the project Assigning a name to a kit You can assign a name to a drum Kit 1 Press the DRUM key in the rhythm section with the RHYTHM key lit and then press the KIT PROG key The name of the drum kit selected for editing appears on the display 2 Turn the dial to select the drum kit whose name you want to change and press the EDIT key 3 Use the cursor left right keys to bring the name of the kit onto the display The first character flashes 4 Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing position to the character you want to change and turn the dial to select a character For information on available characters refer to page 39 5 Repeat step 4 as necessary until the name is as desired 6 When the name has been input press the EXIT key The name is updated and the screen returns to the condition of step 1 7 Toreturn to the main screen press the EXIT key several times ZOOM MRS 1266 Copying a kit You can copy a drum kit to another kit number This is useful if you want to create variations of a drum kit 1 Press the DRUM key in the rhythm section with the RHYTHM key lit and then press the KIT PROG key The name of the drum kit selected for copying appears o
29. After the import operation was carried out the phrase menu appears again on the display If desired you can import another phrase Up to 100 phrases can be included in a project duration is from 1 second up to 30 minutes per phrase at a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz Importing a V take from the current project You can specify a range from any track V take of the current project and use it as material for a phrase loop 1 Referto steps 1 6 of Basic phrase loading steps to select TAKE as import source Then press the ENTER key The indication ImprtSrc TR xx yy where xx is the track number and yy the V take number appears on the display 66 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Phrase Looping 2 Turn 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 two independent tracks V takes that are not currently selected for tracks 1 10 can also be selected for loading When track 10 is selected turning the dial further to the right brings up the following screen When this screen is shown turning the dial to the right selects tracks in odd numbered even numbered pairs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 or the master track In this case the currently selected V take for the two tracks or the master track becomes the loading target Press the ENTER key The display
30. BANK1 BANK1 High Q Slap 1 SNARE Scratch Push 2 CLOSED HAT Scratch Pull 3 OPEN HAT Sticks 4 TOM 1 Square Click 5 TOM 2 Metronome Click 6 TOM 3 Metronome Bell 7 RIDE Kick Drum 2 8 CRASH Kick Drum 1 9 EXTRA CYMBAL Side Stick X EXTRA 1 Snare Drum 1 EXTRA 2 Hand Clap Snare Drum 2 Low Tom2 Closed Hi Hat Low Tom 1 Pedal Hi Hat Mid Tom 2 Open Hi Hat Mid Tom 1 High Tom 2 Crash Cymbal 1 Hi Tom 1 Ride Cymbal 1 Chinese Cymbal Ride Bell Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Vibraslap Ride Cymbal 2 High Bongo Low Bongo Mute High Conga Open High Conga Low Conga High Timbale Low Timbale High Agogo Low Agogo Cabasa Maracas Short Whistle Long Whistle Short Guiro Long Guiro Claves 180 ZOOM MRS 1266 Appendix Instrument List No Display Name BDLive1 Live Kick 1 201 Display Name TMLive2 Live Tom 2 BDLive2 Live Kick 2 TMLive3 Live Floor BDStdio1 Studio Booth Kick TMStdio1 Studio Tom 1 BDStdio2 Small Booth Kick TMStdio2 Studio Tom 2 BDStdio3 Middle Booth Kick TMStdio3 Studio Floor BDMute Mute
31. Cry Lead original cry effect style sound ZakWah Lead sound with auto wah TheRing Ring modulator also usable as a sound effect for recording BS Pick Tight sound for playing with a pick BS Od Rock sound with retro distortion BS Drv Bass sound with hard distortion BS Fingr Allround sound for finger picking BS Slap Crisp slap sound BS Comp Nice feeling sound with attack controlled by picking dynamics BS Edge Tight sound with an edge BS Solo Sound suitable for melody with chorus 5 Sound with an upper octave mixed in useful an ensemble BS Wah Funky bass with auto wah AG Fingr Sound suitable for finger style playing AG Cho Chorus sound for electro acoustic Use with strumming arpeggios or solos AG 12 Simulation of 12 string sound AG Flang Flanging sound tuned for acoustic guitar AcoSIM 1 Simulation of unadorned acoustic guitar sound AcoSIM 2 Acoustic simulation with beautiful chorus effect AcoSIM 3 Shimmering detuned sound with no modulation BsSIM 1 Simulates a tight picked bass BsSIM 2 Chorus bass simulation effective with melody lines BsSIM 3 Simulation of an auto wah bass EMPTY ZOOM MRS 1266 173 Appendix MIC ALGORITHM No PATCHNAME Comment Vo Stnd Standard vocal effect Vo Rock Rock vocal
32. Explanation of MIC PRE MODULE parameters Range Explanation of parameter Adjusts the MIC PRE characteristics 1 Flat response 2 Low cut only 1 6 3 Acoustic guitar characteristics 4 Acoustic guitar characteristics with low cut g 5 Vocal characteristics 6 Vocal characteristics with low cut 0 10 Adjusts the tone 1 8 Adjusts the module output level PRE AMP GUITAR PRE AMP MODULE TYPE PARAMETER 1 GAIN PARAMETER 2 TONE PARAMETER 3 J CLN Clean sound that models a transistor combo amp GAIN TONE US CLN Clean sound that models a built in type vacuum tube amp GAIN TONE US DRV Drive sound that models a built in type vacuum tube amp GAIN TONE Tweed Model of a small built in vacuum tube combo amp with dry distortion GAIN TONE Class A Unique crunch sound that models a British style combo amp GAIN TONE UK CRU Crunch sound that models a British style vacuum tube stack amp GAIN TONE UK DRV Drive sound that models a British style vacuum tube stack amp GAIN TONE CMB 335 Models a vacuum tube combo amp characterized by long sustain GAIN TONE MTL PNL High gain drive sound that models a vacuum tube stack amp GAIN TONE BLK BTM Model of a vacuum tube stack amp characterized by fat bass and delicate distortion GAIN TONE MD LEAD Drive sound that models a high gain amp suitab
33. The currently selected effect patch appears on the display 6 Press one of the ALGORITHM keys in the effect section to select the desired algorithm and turn the dial to select the patch to be used When you have selected the patch press the EXIT key to return to the main screen Patch number 7 While playing your instrument adjust the recording level by turning the REC LEVEL control The REC LEVEL control adjusts the signal level before it is sent to the recording track i e after it has passed through the insert effect The CLIP indicator will light if the signal clips Set the recording level as high as possible but avoid settings that cause the CLIP indicator to light The level of the signal sent to the recording track will change according to the settings of the insert effect parameters If you switch insert effect patches or edit the parameters you should once again check whether the recording level is appropriate The precise setting of the REC LEVEL control parameter can be checked by pressing the track parameter section PAN key ON OFF key operated in step 2 cursor down key 8 Press the status key for the recording destination track 1 8 9 10 so that the key is lit in red The track is now ready for recording The input signal from the input mixer will be sent to the recording track You can select record mode for up to two mono tracks 1 8 or one stereo tr
34. The indication EXCHG SURE appears on the display 3 To execute the exchange operation press the ENTER key once more To cancel the operation press the EXIT key After the exchange operation is completed the unit returns to the V take editing menu Track capture and swap You can capture the audio data of any track and temporarily store them on the hard disk Later you can swap the captured data with the current data of the track This lets you for example save the state of a track before an editing operation If the result of the operation is not as desired you can then easily restore the track to its previous state Capture Recorded data Recorder Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Captured data of track 1 Capture operation for track 1 Swap Recorded data Recorder Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Captured data of track 1 Xy Swap operation for track 1 Recorder Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Captured data of track 1 Captured track data will be erased from the hard disk when the currently selected project is saved Capturing a track You can capture the audio data of any specified track 1 From the main screen press the CAPTURE SWAP key in the control section A screen for selecting a track appears on the display ZOOM MRS 1266 63 Reference Track Editing 2 Use the sta
35. ZOOM MRS 1266 85 Reference Rhythm This section explains the functions and operation of the rhythm section which uses internal drum sounds and bass sounds to generate backing performances 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 rhythm section can be operated in synchronization with the recorder section or operated independently Here we will explain the basic concepts and terms that you need to know in order to use the rhythm section Drum kits and bass programs The accompaniment created by the rhythm section is produced by a drum kit and a bass program The drum kit is a set of 36 drum percussion sounds such as kick snare and conga and the MRS 1266 contains 127 different drum kits You can select one of these drum kits and use the front panel pads 1 12 to manually play each sound or use them as a sound generator for accompaniment 8 9 X CRASH 1 2 4 7 TOM1 RIDE 0 1 2 3 E KICK SNARE CLOSED HAT OPEN HAT A bass program is a single bass sound such as an electric bass or acoustic bass You can choose one of the 26 different bass sounds built into the MRS 1266 and use the front panel pads 1 12 to play a scale or use it as a sound generator for accompaniment The output signal from the drum ki
36. and guitar or for two guitars or bass guitars GUITAR BASS An algorithm suitable for recording guitar or bass MIC An algorithm suitable for vocals or mic recording LINE An algorithm suitable mainly for recording stereo output instruments such as synthesizer or electric piano MASTERING An algorithm suitable for processing a stereo mix signal such as during mixdown For this example press the GUITAR BASS key to select the GUITAR BASS algorithm The GUITAR BASS key will light and you can now select patches that use the GUITAR BASS algorithm ALGORITHM ce Patch name Patch number For details on algorithms refer to page 118 3 Turn the dial to select the patch 4 Press the EXIT key MASTER 11 12 EDIT SWAI The unit returns to the main screen 29 Quick Tour If you want to record without sending the sound through the insert effect press the BYPASS key from the main screen This will bypass the insert effect When you press the BY PASS 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 sound with the insert effect applied on a track 1 If necessary readjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL control while playing your instrument By default the insert effect is inserted before the REC LEVEL control For this reason the recording le
37. for the drum track and bass track separately Drum track real time input 1 At the rhythm pattern screen make sure that an empty rhythm pattern number is selected 2 Press the DRUM key The key lights up and the drum track is selected When you hit a pad in this condition the sound of the drum kit selected for the drum track is heard A drum kit comprises 36 drum percussion sounds out of which 12 are assigned to the pads at any one time 3 As necessary press the DBANK OCTAVE key and turn the dial to switch pad banks The group of sounds assigned to pads 1 12 is called a pad bank When the drum track is selected you can select among three pad banks to change the drum percussion sounds that are played by the pads 101 Reference Rhythm 4 Press the EXIT key The unit returns to the rhythm pattern screen The pad bank selection remains valid even if you change screens or modes 5 Hold down the REC 0 key and press the PLAY key You will hear a pre count of click click click click When the pre count ends rhythm pattern recording will begin number of pre count measures and the metronome vol can be changed as desired gt 114 6 While listening to the metronome tap the pads Your performance on the pads will be recorded according to the quantization setting p 100 When you reach the end of the pattern the unit automatical
38. 04 Latin Loops 22 Ry 04 1A Percussion loop1 23 Ry 04 1B Percussion loop2 24 Ry 04 1C Percussion loop3 25 Ry 04 1D Percussion loop4 26 Ry 04 2A Percussion loop1 27 Ry 04 2B Percussion loop2 28 Ry 04 2C Percussion loop3 29 Ry 04 2D Percussion loop4 30 Ry 04 3A Percussion loop1 31 Ry 04 3B Percussion loop2 05 Indian Loops 32 Ry 05 1A Asian Percussion loop1 1 33 Ry 05 1B Asian Percussion loop1 2 34 Ry 05 1C Asian Percussion loop1 3 35 Ry 05 1D Asian Percussion loop2 36 Ry 05 1E Asian Percussion loop3 Songs 01 Hardcore Loop 37 Sg 01 1A Industrial Drum loop 38 Sg 01 1B Industrial Break 39 Sg 01 1C Industrial G amp B Break 40 Sg 01 1D Industrial Guitar 41 Sg 01 2A BigBeat Drum loop 42 Sg 01 2B BigBeat Bass loop 43 Sg 01 2C BigBeat FX loop 02 Kontrol Variations 44 Sg 02 1A Hiphop Track1 1 45 Sg 02 1B Hiphop 1 2 46 Sg 02 2A Hiphop Track2 1 47 Sg 02 2B Hiphop Track2 2 03 Drum Bass Loops 48 Sg 03 1A Drum loop 49 Sg 03 1B Bass loop 04 Reggae Variations 50 Sg 04 1A Dub Drum loop 51 Sg 04 1B Dub Bass loop 52 Sg 04 1C Dub Guitar loop 53 Sg 04 2A Dub Drum loop 54 Sg 04 2B Dub Bass loop 55 Sg 04 2C Dub Guitar Solo loop ZOOM MRS 1266 183 Appendix COMMENTS EB 01 1A Old Funk loop1 EB 01 1B Old Funk loop2 EB 02 1A Old School Bass loop1 EB 02 1B Old School Bass loop2 EB 03 1A Old House Bass loop EB 03 1B Pops Bass loop EB 04 1A Funk Bass loop1 EB 04 1B Funk Bass loop2 EB 05 1A Dark Bass loop1 1 EB 05 1B Dark
39. 51 Reference Recorder Finding a desired location Scrub Preview 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 convenient when you want to accurately find the point at which a specific sound starts or stops When the scrub function is on you can use the Preview function that plays 0 7 seconds before and after the current point By using the scrub and preview functions together you can find the desired location quickly and accurately Using the scrub preview functions 1 From the main screen hold down the STOP W key and press the PLAY gt key This turns on the scrub function and a short region 40 milliseconds by default following the current location will play back repeatedly Current location Track iScrub playback ESEE name E When the scrub function is on the display changes as follows MARKER 2 Use the status keys 1 8 and 9 10 to select the track s for scrub playback Up to 4 tracks can be selected simultaneously 3 Use the cursor left right keys to cause the unit indication on the counter MS for time display or TICK for measure display to flash 4 Turn the dial to the left or right to find the desired location During scrub playback the current location can be moved forward or backward in milliseconds or ticks
40. 8 When you have finished editing press the EXIT key The unit returns to the patch select screen ZOOM MRS 1266 126 Reference Effects Keep mind that if you select another patch without first storing the patch the edited contents will be lost If you want to keep the results of your editing refer to the following section Storing a send return effect patch A patch you edited can be stored in any location of the same send return effect You can also store an existing patch in another location to create a copy of that patch 1 Press the EFFECT key and then press the EDIT key The currently selected patch can now be edited Perform the necessary steps for editing 2 When editing is complete press the STORE key in the control section A screen for specifying the store target location appears on the display 3 Turn the dial to select the store destination patch number 4 Press the STORE key once more The patch will be stored and the unit returns to the patch select screen Patches that you have stored are saved on the hard disk as part of the project e Patch data included in an already existing project can be loaded into the current project gt 128 ZOOM MRS 1266 Editing the name of a send return effect patch This section explains how to edit the name of the patch that is currently selected for a send return effect 1 Pre
41. A Bs Vo 5 Light and clearly etched sound G B amp Mic RockRoll Patch for rock n roll guitar and vocals with a punch o HeavyRK Patch for heavy rock vocals and guitar Eri FunkFlsh Clearly chiseled sound with a sharp edge ShapeUp Clearly outlined sound LightCLR Patch with a light easy touch e e BluesRK Patch for recording rock and blues USA Hard L A style hard rock sound great for bass picking N Metal Patch for recording metal rock numbers Mixture Get crunchy guitar sound and distinct bass 80 sFunk 80 s style slap sound creates a funky atmosphere Gtr amp Bass Bossa Oldies style sound for fully acoustic bands and wood bass Jazz Fully acoustic sound with compression and clear wood bass sound M Folk Jazz based sound emphasizing strumming technique ModnFunk Modern funk sound for hard cutting guitar and clear slap bass e Country Precision bass sound that makes arpeggios stand out AB e GUITAR BASS ALGORITHM a S Standard Basic enhanced sound for recording MRS Drv Full distortion rich sound RCT BG High gain amp sound of American made Rectifier series CrnchCmp Crunch sound subtly tuned with a touch of compression 9002Lead The original 9002 sound F
42. Drum sound sources 36 per drum kit 12 pads x 3 banks Bass sound sources 26 5 octaves each Number of pads 12 with velocity sensing Resolution 48 PPQN Beat range 1 4 8 4 Number of factory preset patterns over 400 rewritable Maximum number of patterns 511 per song rewritable Maximum number of measures 999 per rhythm song 99 per rhythm pattern Number of notes approx 20 000 per rhythm song Tempo range 40 0 250 0 Hard disk 3 5 inch E IDE type Maximum number of projects 1000 A D converter 24 bit 64 times oversampling D A converter 24 bit 8 times oversampling Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Signal processing 24 bit Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz 1 dB 10 kilohm load S N ratio 93 dB IHF A Dynamic range 97 dB THD noise 0 02 400 Hz 10 kilohm load Display 96 x 63 mm custom LCD with backlight Guitar bass Hi Z input 2 x standard mono phone jack input impedance 500 kilohms Unbalanced inputs 6 x standard mono phone jack input impedance 50 kilohms or more unbalanced Balanced inputs 2 x XLR 3 31 type input impedance 1 kilohm balanced pin 2 hot Phantom power supply 48 V with on off switch Input level 50 dBm to 4 dBm continuously variable Master output RCA type phono jacks L R Output impedance 1 kilohm Rated output level 10 dBm Headphone output Standard stereo phone jack 50 mW into 32 ohm load Sub output Standard stereo phone jack 50 mW into 32 ohm load Digita
43. ENTER key The screen for selecting the track and V take for editing appears The display shown below is an example for selecting the copy command in step 3 Track number V take number 5 Turn 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 two independent tracks V takes that are not currently selected for tracks 1 10 can also be selected for editing When track 10 is selected turning the dial further to the right brings up the following screen When this screen is shown turning the dial to the right selects tracks in odd numbered even numbered pairs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 or the master track In this case the currently selected V take for the two tracks or the master track becomes the editing target Press the ENTER key ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Track Editing The subsequent steps will differ depending on which command was selected See the sections for the respective commands 7 When the editing command has been executed repeatedly press the EXIT key to return to the main screen After performing an edit function and rewriting the audio data on a track the original data cannot be restored If you want to retain the condition before editing use the capture function for that track p 63 Copying a specified range of data You c
44. For a phrase loop that has already 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 entire phrase again as an equation and write the entire phrase again Writing a phrase loop to a track This section explains how to create a phrase loop and write it as audio data to a specified track V take 1 From the main screen press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The utility menu appears on the display 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY PHRASE on the display and press the ENTER key The display changes as follows 3 Press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The phrase utility menu appears on the display 4 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication PHRASE CREATE on the display and press the ENTER key The display changes as follows This screen lets you select a track V take for writing the phrase loop 5 Use the cursor left right keys and the dial to select the track V take to which to write the phrase that will be created When track 10 is selected turning the dial further to the right brings up the following screen When this screen is shown turning the dial to the right selects tracks in odd numbered even numbered pairs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 or the master track In this case the currently selected V t
45. If you will be recording the sound through the insert effect press the INPUT SOURCE key in the When something is connected to both the GUITAR BASS effect section and turn the dial to set the insert 1 jack on the front panel and INPUT 1 jack on the rear panel or the GUITAR BASS 2 jack on the front panel and INPUT 2 jack on the rear panel the front panel jack has priority inserted into the input mixer IN and a patch suitable for position for the effect to IN With the default settings of a project the insert effect is Among balanced and unbalanced connectors on the rear guitar bass recording is selected panel the unbalanced jack phone jack marked UNBAL ANCE has priority 2 Press the ON OFF key of the input to which the instrument or microphone is connected so that the key lights up HiNT f you want to record without sending the sound through the insert effect press the BYPASS key in the effect section to bypass the insert effect The ON OFF key serves to activate and deactivate an input While the key is lit the input is active Normally up to two keys can be activated simultaneously The ON OFF key illumination of inputs for which the insert To activate two inputs press both ON OFF keys together effect is selected changes from red to orange ZOOM MRS 1266 76 Reference Mixer 5 Press the EXIT key to return to the main screen and press the EFFECT key
46. PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4 PARAMETER 5 PARAMETER 6 PRESENCE HIGH HIGH MID LOW IMID LEVEL This a 5 band equalizer Explanation of 5BAND EQ MODULE parameters Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter PRESENCE 12 12 Adjusts boost cut in the extreme high frequency range HIGH 12 12 Adjusts boost cut in the high frequency range HIGH MID 12 12 Adjusts boost cut in the medium high frequency range LOW MID 12 12 Adjusts boost cut in the medium low frequency range LOW 12 12 Adjusts boost cut in the low frequency range LEVEL 1 8 Adjusts the module output level VOL PDL MODULE MIN VOL VOL POL You can use an expression pedal to control the volume Explanation of VOL PDL MODULE parameters Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter MIN VOL 0 10 When using an expression pedal as a volume pedal this specifies the minimum volume DOUBLING MODULE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 DOUBLING TIME TONE Preamplifier for use with external mic Explanation of DOUBLING MODULE parameters Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter TIME 1 100 Sets the delay time TONE 0 10 Adjusts the tone MIX 0 30 Adjusts the effect mix GUITAR BASS ALGORITHM COMPRESSOR MODULE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 A compressor that makes the dynamics more consistent Explanation of COM
47. Pan Play mute Patch number INSERT EFFECT Input source CHORUS DELAY Patch number REVERB Patch number FADER Fader position For example after you have programmed a sequence of automatic scene changes you may want to disable the TRACK PARAMETER group and set only the EQ and panning parameters manually for each track 1 Press the SCENE key in the control section and then press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The following screen appears on the display 2 Turn the dial to set fader permission to ON or OFF Press the other keys for parameter groups to enable or disable the group Except for the fader scene control for the other groups can be enabled or disabled by pressing one of the keys listed below TRACK PARAMETER group Any status key except MASTER status key ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Mixer INSERT EFFECT group Any ALGORITHM key CHORUS DELAY group CHORUS DELAY key REVERB group REVERB key When a group is enabled the respective keys are lit and when the group is disabled the keys are flashing You can also use the cursor up down keys to enable dis able all groups together 4 When the setting is complete press the EXIT key The unit returns to the scene menu 5 return to the main screen press the EXIT key The parameter group on off status is stored as part of the project
48. Press the BASS key and select a bass track Bass track step input Quantize quarter note Quantize 8th note Quantize quarter note Quantize 8th note Duration quarter note Duration 8th note Duration quarter note Duration 16th note v yo Y v Pad Pad ZOOM MRS 1266 107 Reference Rhythm 6 To enter a note hit the pad corresponding to the note and then press the STEP key The note is recorded and the unit advances by one step corresponding to the quantize value set in step 4 You can also use the BANK OCTAVE key to select a different register before hitting a pad The intensity with which you hit the pad is also recorded on the bass track By hitting several pads during input you can create a chord The maximum number of simultaneous sounds in the rhythm section is 30 for the drum track and bass track together nstead of tapping the pads you can also use a MIDI controller connected to the MRS 1266 s MIDI IN connector for bass pattern step input 7 enter rest press only the STEP key If you press the STEP key by itself the position advances by one step duration of quantize value but no play information is recorded 8 Repeat steps 5 7 while changing the quantize value and duration as necessary to enter the desired bass pattern When you reach the end of the pattern the unit auto
49. Press the SCENE key the control section Scene number Scene name 2 Turn the dial to select the scene number 0 99 in which the data will be saved If you select number where scene data already saved the existing data will be erased and overwritten by the new data 82 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Mixer 3 Press the STORE key The display changes as follows In this condition you can specify a name for the scene 4 Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing position to the character you want to change and turn the dial to select a character For information on available characters refer to page 39 5 Repeat step 4 as necessary to complete the new name 6 To carry out the store process press the STORE key or the ENTER key The current mixer and effect settings will be saved as a scene When the process is completed the unit returns to the screen of step 2 If you wish to cancel the process you can press the EXIT key to return to the previous screen 7 Press the EXIT key to return to the main screen Recalling a saved scene This section explains how to recall a scene that was saved to memory 1 Press the SCENE key the control section The right side of the display indicates the scene number that will be recalled 2 Turn the dial to select the scene to recall 3 To recall the selected scene press the ENT
50. Shows how to record overdub the track recorded in step 3 with a second and more tracks while listening to the backing of the rhythm section Step 5 Mixdown Shows how to mix the rhythm section and recorded tracks down to the master tracks creating the finished song ZOOM MRS 1266 Step 1 Creating a new project On the MRS 1266 song data are managed in units called projects A project encompasses the following infor mation All recorder section data All mixer section settings All rhythm section settings All internal effect settings Other information scene mark MIDI etc 1 Press the PROJECT key in the display section The menu for loading and copying projects appears EFFECT 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication PROJECT NEW on the display This screen lets you create a new project HiNT For information on other items that can be selected from the project menu refer to page 138 Press the ENTER key The number and name for the project to be created appear on the display Project number Project name 21 Quick Tour e When creating a new project the lowest free project number is automatically selected f desired you can change the project name at this stage Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing position and turn the dial to select a letter 4 Press the ENTER key once more
51. The display changes to Ers Src END ZOOM MRS 1266 TICK MEASURE 4 Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the erase range end point If you press the PLAY We key at this point the specified range will be played Press the ENTER The indication Erase SURE appears on the display 6 To execute the erase operation press the ENTER key By using the EXIT key instead of the ENTER key you can move back to previous screens When the erase is executed the indication Erase COMPLETE appears on the display and the unit returns to the track edit menu Trimming a specified range of data You can erase the audio data of a specified range and adjust the data start end point trimming For example when preparing to burn the master track onto a CD R RW disc you might want to remove unwanted portions at the start and the end of the V take that will be used When data before a specified section are erased trimmed the remaining audio data will move up by that amount Therefore the timing may become mismatched with regard to other tracks V takes 1 Refer to steps 1 6 of Basic editing steps to select the track V take for trimming and press the ENTER key The display changes as follows This screen lets you specify the start point for the range to be preserved after trimming all data before this point will be erased 57
52. This parameter specifies to how many measures the range between the START END parameter values corresponds The parameter lets you compress or expand the playing duration of the phrase to match the tempo setting of the rhythm section The setting range is 1 99 measures TIMSIG time signature This parameter specifies the time signature of the phrase A combination with the above MEAS X parameter deter mines the playing duration The setting range is 1 1 4 8 8 4 If you do not wish to match the phrase to the rhythm section tempo adjusting this parameter is not necessary NAME This is the name assigned to the phrase LVL level This is the playback level of the phrase To adjust the above parameters proceed as follows 1 From the main screen press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The utility menu appears on the display 69 Reference Phrase Looping 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 Turn the dial to select the number of the phrase you want to edit When you press the PLAY We key the selected phrase is played If you select a number where no phrase is imported the indication EMPTY appears instead of the phrase name 4 Press the EDIT key The phrase edit menu appears
53. Turn the dial to select the copy destination project number and press the ENTER key The indication SURE appears on the display 4 Press the ENTER key to copy the project or press the EXIT key to cancel When copying is completed the unit returns to the main screen Erasing a project This operation erases the specified project from the hard disk 1 Refer to steps 1 2 of Basic procedure to bring up the indication PROJECT ERASE on the display Then press the ENTER key The project to erase is shown on the display Project name Project number 2 Turn the dial to select the project and press the ENTER key 140 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Projects 3 Press the ENTER key to copy the project or press the EXIT key to cancel When erasing is completed the unit returns to the main screen Once a project has been erased it cannot be recovered Use this operation with care This item cannot be selected for projects with the protect ON setting It is also possible to erase the currently loaded project In this case the lowest numbered project will automatically be loaded after the erase operation has been completed Editing the project name This lets you edit the name of the currently loaded project 1 Refer to steps 1 2 of Basic procedure to bring up the indication PROJECT NAME on the display Then press the EN
54. Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY SMF on the display and press the ENTER key The following screen appears 4 Press the ENTER key The names of SMFs in the CD R RW disc are shown File name 5 Turn the dial to select the SMF to import If the desired file is shown check whether the file is in Format 0 6 To execute the import process press the ENTER key When import is completed the unit returns to the condition of step 4 To import other SMFs repeat steps 5 6 7 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times Selecting the SMF output destination When playing an SMF the MRS 1266 can use either an internal or external sound source or both The SMF output destination is specified using the following three parameters SMF OUTPUT Determines whether SMF playing information is supplied at the MIDI OUT connector SMF ChToDrum Selects which MIDI channel 1 16 of the SMF playing information is directed to the internal drum kit 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 drum kit 150 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference MIDI SMF ChToBass Selects which MIDI channel 1 16 of the SMF playing information is directed to the internal bass program of the MRS 1266 Informa
55. but no play information is recorded 7 Repeat steps 5 6 while changing the step length as necessary to enter the desired rhythm pattern When you reach the end of the pattern the unit automatically returns to the first measure letting you enter more instrument sounds 8 To edit the drum track after step input proceed as follows To erase the performance of a specific pad When you advance the record position with the STEP key the pad that is input at the current position lights up By holding down the DELETE ERASE key and pressing the lit pad you can erase the sound of that pad The pad goes out and the playing information is erased from the rhythm pattern When searching for a note to erase set the quantize value to the same value as the smallest value used during recording or to a smaller value 9 When you have finished step input press the STOP key The unit returns to the rhythm pattern screen Press the PLAY gt key to hear the pattern that you recorded 10 To terminate pattern recording and return to the main screen press the EXIT key 106 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Rhythm Bass track step input 3 Press the REC key The display changes as follows and step input becomes Compared to drum track step input the procedure for bass possible track step input is somewhat more complex because there are the additional elements of pitch a
56. continuously independent of the rhythm song bar lines and tempo 1 1 measure beat 2 1 8 1 44 ADJUST BAR When you select this setting phrase playback start is aligned to the measure start of the rhythm song If one measure of the phrase phrase playback range divided by number of measures specified by MEAS X parameter is longer than one measure of the rhythm song the phrase is switched when the number of measures specified by the MEAS X p 69 parameter has played without waiting for the end of the phrase If one measure of the phrase is shorter than one measure of the rhythm song there will be a blank until the measure where playback switches to the next phrase 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 4 measure beat Phrase Phrase MEAS x02 MEAS x01 ADJUST BAR amp LEN When you select this setting the phrase length is adjusted so that the measures of the rhythm song and the phrase are matched Pitch will not change 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 4 measure beat Phrase MEAS x01 MEAS x02 When selecting ADJUST BAR or ADJUST amp LEN verify that the MEAS X parameter for each phrase is set to a suitable number of measures If the setting is inappropriate the rhythm song and phrase will not synchronize properly When the stretch compress rate exceeds a certain range the playback may be different from as you desired In this case the display i
57. in the effect section Press the REVERB key to select a reverb patch or the CHORUS DELAY key to select a chorus delay patch The display will indicate the patch that is currently selected for the effect you selected The screen shown below is an example of what is shown when the REVERB key is pressed Patch name Patch number ZOOM MRS 1266 2 Turn the dial to select a patch 3 When you have finished selecting the patch press the EXIT key The unit returns to the main screen If desired press the CHORUS DELAY key next and select a chorus delay patch E Adjusting the send level 4 Press the CHORUS DELAY SEND key or the REVERB SEND key in the track parameter section Press the REVERB SEND key if you want to adjust the reverb send level or the CHORUS DELAY SEND key if you want to adjust the chorus delay send level When you press the key the current effect send level for the track or drum bass sound whose status key is lit appears on the display For example when the REVERB SEND key is pressed a screen such as shown below appears REVERB SEND Track sound name Send level setting 5 Press the status key of the track whose send level you want to adjust or the DRUM BASS status key The send level value of the selected track or sound will be displayed 6 Press the PLAY gt key and while the song plays back turn the dial to adjust the send level value 7 Adjust the
58. jack Front panel M stereo MASTER SUB OUT FOOTSW EXPPEDAL PHONES IPHONES STEREO SUB OUT jack S To external effect device etc ZOOM MRS 1266 Hard disk maintenance This section describes how to test and restore the integrity of data on the internal hard disk how to format the hard disk and how to perform other hard disk maintenance functions Basic maintenance procedure The procedure for hard disk maintenance is the same for most operations The basic procedure is as follows 1 Turn power to the MRS 1266 off While holding down the CLEAR key turn power on again The MRS 1266 starts up in ROM utility mode which serves for performing special functions 2 Press the MARK key in the control section The indication ExtFunc Select appears on the display 3 Use the cursor left right keys to select the desired command The following commands are available ScanDisk Test and repair the integrity of data stored on the internal hard disk Init Fac Factory Initialize Overwrite the operating files on the hard disk Data created by the user will not be erased Init ALL All Initialize Format the hard disk and then write the operating files on there All existing data will be erased 4 Press the ENTER key to execute the command Subsequent display indications and operation steps differ for the individual commands See the respective section belo
59. move paste erase exchange trim fade in out reverse time stretch compression Punch in out function Manual auto Other functions Bounce scrub preview A B repeat capture swap phrase loop Mixer Number of simultaneous playback tracks 13 10 audio tracks stereo drum track mono bass track Faders 12 1 8 mono 9 10 stereo drum bass stereo master Level meter indication Post fader pre fader selectable fader value monitor function Track parameters Equalizer effect send panning balance for stereo linked tracks Equalizer HIGH f 500 Hz 18 kHz gain 12 dB LOW f 40 Hz 1 6 kHz gain 12 dB Effect send Chorus delay send reverb send Stereo linking Tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 selectable tracks 9 10 fixed Scene function 100 scenes per project assigning to marks possible Effects Algorithms 5 types dual guitar bass mic line mastering Modeling principle VAMS Variable Architecture Modeling System Number of patches 280 dual 50 guitar bass 100 mic 50 line 50 mastering 30 Number of effect modules 4 compressor preamp drive equalizer modulation delay Number of send return modules 2 chorus delay reverb Number of send return patches 40 chorus delay 20 reverb 20 Tuner principle Chromatic auto tuner Tuner calibration 435 445 Hz adjustable in 1 Hz steps Rhythm section Number of voices 30 drum bass Sound source principle 16 bit linear PCM Drum kits 127
60. previous track 6 Use the cursor up down keys to select the playback method for the audio CD Each push of the cursor up down keys toggles between the following two methods Digital playback The digital audio signal of the CD is read by the MRS 1266 in the digital domain and becomes available as an audio signal at the rear panel MASTER OUTPUT jacks DIGITAL OUTPUT connectors and front panel MASTER PHONES jack Default setting A Analog playback The audio signal of the CD is reproduced via the headphone outputs of the CD R RW drive 7 s start playback of the audio CD press the PLAY key Playback of the selected track starts When the track is finished playback continues with the next track During audio CD playback all faders except for the MASTER fader as well as the EQ reverb chorus delay and pan settings are disabled 8 For track selection and for controlling playback stop pause use the transport section keys PLAY gt key Playback of the selected track starts Pressing the key during playback sets the system to pause mode STOP W key Playback stops and the system returns to the beginning of the current track FF gt gt key Playback stops and the system jumps to the beginning of the next track REW lt lt key Playback stops and the system jumps to the beginning of the previous track 9 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times
61. 046 ROCK 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 measures When the duration is shorter the unit switches to the next rhythm pattern while the current pattern is playing In the diagram on page 22 the rhythm pattern 046 is repeated for 8 measures Therefore 8 is to be input here You can also switch to another rhythm pattern midway through a playing pattern For example if you specify a length of 7 measures for a pattern that is normally 2 mea sures the pattern will play 3 times and a half and then the unit switches to the next rhythm pattern 9 To insert the rhythm pattern press the ENTER key The rhythm pattern number is entered at the beginning of the song In this condition the rhythm pattern selected in step 6 will be played repeatedly from the start of the rhythm song to measure 8 1 2 3 4 PATTERN 046 e e e 5 6 7 8 lt 10 Press the cursor right key repeatedly until the counter shows 009 1 By pressing the cursor left or right key you can move the current position in the rhythm song in steps of one measure When you reach the end of the rhythm song in this case 9 1 the indication EOS appears on the display For measures where rhythm pattern information is input the displa
62. 1 From the main screen press the PROJECT key The project menu appears on the display allowing you to select the desired project operation When you press the PROJECT key the current project is automatically saved on the hard disk 2 Use the cursor left right keys to select one of the following operations PROJECT SELECT Load a previously saved project from the internal hard disk PROJECT NEW Create a new project PROJECT SIZE View the size of the currently loaded project PROJECT COPY Duplicate a specified project on the hard disk PROJECT ERASE Erase a specified project from the hard disk PROJECT NAME Edit the name of the currently loaded project PROJECT PROTECT Write protect the currently loaded project 138 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Projects 3 Press the ENTER key to execute the operation or change the setting that you selected For details on the procedure refer to the sections that follow 4 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times Loading a project You can select a project that was saved on the hard disk and load it 1 Refer to steps 1 2 of Basic procedure to bring up the indication PROJECT SELECT on the display Then press the ENTER key The project to load is shown on the display Project name Project number 2 Turn the dial to select the desired project 3 Press the ENTER key to
63. 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 ENTER key The indication ERASE SURE appears on the display 2 To execute the erase operation press the ENTER key once more To cancel the operation press the EXIT key After the erase operation is completed the unit returns to the V take editing menu Copying a V take You can copy the audio data of a specified V take to any other V take This action will overwrite any existing data on the destination V take The data on the copy source V take will be unchanged Copy source track Copy destination track 1 Refer to steps 1 5 of Basic V take editing steps to select the track V take to copy and to bring up the indication COPY on the display Then press the ENTER key A screen for selecting the copy destination appears on the display 2 Use the cursor left right keys and the dial to select the destination V take and press the ENTER key The indication COPY SURE appears on the display 3 To execute the copy operation press the ENTER key once more To cancel the operation press the EXIT key After the copy operation is completed the unit returns to the V take editing menu Moving a V take You can move the audio data of a specified V
64. 3 PATTERNA PATTERNB E E Deleting an entered rhythm pattern Use the cursor left right keys to display the name of the rhythm pattern you want to delete and then press the DELETE ERASE key in the rhythm section The currently entered pattern is deleted and the display indication changes to lt PTN Delete 1 2 l 3 PATTERN A PATTERNB 1 2 J 3 PATTERN A E e f you delete the rhythm pattern at the start of a song there will be no sound until the point where the next rhythm pattern information is input f you delete a rhythm pattern in the middle of a song the preceding pattern will be repeated until the point where the next rhythm pattern information is input Deleting a specific measure Use the cursor left right keys to call up the measure to delete Then press the cursor up key repeatedly to bring up the indication and press the DELETE ERASE key The indication DELETE appears Press the ENTER key to carry out the deletion Subsequent measures are moved up by one count Delete PATTERN A AE pe cac PATTERN A lt Another way to build song is to first enter dummy rhythm patterns for the required number of measures and then add rhythm pattern information only at the measures where the pattern should change This quickly gives you a series of rhythm patterns 2 2 Entering chord in
65. 30 Step 4 Overdubbing 32 4 1 Selecting an insert effect patch 32 4 2 Selecting a track and recording 32 Step Mixdown 33 5 1 Adjusting volume panning andEQ 33 5 2 Using the send return effect 35 5 3 Using the mastering 36 5 4 Recording the master track 36 Reference Recorder 38 Using V takes 38 Switching V takes 38 Editing V take names 38 Moving to a desired point in the song Locate function 40 Re recording only a specified region Punch in out function 40 Using manual punch in out 40 Using auto punch in out 41 Recording several tracks on master track Mixdown 42 About the master 42 Mixdown 43 Playing the 44 Combining multiple tracks on another track Bounce 45 How bounce workS 45 Making bounce settings 45 Executing bounce recording 46 Recording on 6 tracks simultaneously 6TR REC 47 How
66. A new project is created When selecting a different project or creating a new project the project you were working on up to that point is automatically saved When performing the shutdown p 20 procedure for the MRS 1266 the last project is automatically saved Step 2 Creating a rhythm song 2 1 Building a rhythm pattern The rhythm section of the MRS 1266 serves as a built in accompaniment sound source providing drum and bass sounds Using these sounds you can repeatedly play accompaniment patterns of several measures in length these are called rhythm patterns For each project you can use up to 511 rhythm patterns More than 400 rhythm patterns are preprogrammed in the unit The rhythm patterns can run in synchronization with the recorder to use as guide rhythm By arranging rhythm patterns in the desired order and programming chord and tempo information you can create the accompaniment for an entire song This is called a rhythm song Two methods are available to achieve this step input where rhythm patterns are lined up one by one and FAST Formula Assisted Song Translator a method which specifies an entire pattern using formulas In this section we will use step input to create the rhythm pattern shown below Chord Dm G7 Dm G7 PATTERN 046 PATTERN 046 PATTERN 046 PATTERN 046 Measure number 1 2 3 4 Chord Em A7 Em AT PATTERN 046
67. Bass loop1 2 EB 06 1A Funk Bass loop1 1 EB 06 1B Funk Bass loop1 2 Guitar Gt 01 1A Acoustic Guitar loop on Amaj Gt 01 1B Acoustic Guitar loop on Amin Gt 01 1C Erectric Guitar loop on Cmin Gt 01 1D RockBilly Guitar loop on Amin Gt 01 1E Funk Guitar loop on A7 9 Gt 01 1F Funk Guitar loop on Dmin9 Gt 01 1G Hard Rock Guitar loop on Bmin Gt 01 1H Rock Guitar loop on Amin SynBass AG 01 1A Analog Bass loop1 AG 01 1B SynBass loop1 AG 01 1C SynBass loop2 AG 01 1D SynBass loop3 AG 01 1E Analog Bass loop2 AG 01 1F Analog Bass loop3 AG 01 1G SynBass loop4 SynRhythm AG 02 1A Synth loop1 AG 02 1B Synth loop2 AG 02 1C Synth loop3 AG 02 1D Synth loop4 AG 02 1E Synth loop5 AG 02 1F Synth loop6 SynTextures AG 03 1A String amp Synth loop AG 03 1B String loop1 AG 03 1C String loop2 AG 03 1D String loop3 FX loops FX 01 1A loop1 FX 01 1B Fx loop2 FX 01 1C Fx loop3 FX 01 1D Fx loop4 With the factory default settings project 001 contains these phrases ZOOM MRS 1266 184 Appendix MRS 1266 hard disk contents There is two partitions on the internal hard disk of the MRS 1266 named MRS FAC and MRS USR The MRS FAC contains the files used to maintain the hard disk Therefore do not operate the files there The following files and folders are located in the MRS USR PRUJINI
68. Bass tracks ss cen ux or ps 86 142 Bounce 45 Display 12 DKT 90 96 or 46 Dr rm kit uoo e state RR RD ERR 86 SOU ES Seki Ae s 45 Adding a name 113 Brackets s tall oh oh oth A 72 Copying a drum 113 BsPRG 90 96 Creating an original drum kit 111 Sete eeu eid I 90 96 Changing sound and parameters for each pad 111 Drum kit bass program list 179 C Drum 86 Step input wie dee hee ee ieee 105 Capture 63 90 96 creation DE ME ROC OPERE A EOM 129 Duration 2 2 6 dics 107 Playing an audio 133 Recording a 130 Recording an album 131 E CD R RW disc 429 Effect module sic be x eem dan 118 Finalizing iure RUE Se neers eas 136 Effect operation problems 161 Reading a project from CD R RW disc 144 Effect 125 Saving a single proj
69. Default Messages Altered 3 x kk Note Number True voice 12 75 kk Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Touch Key s Ch s Pitch Be nd Control Change Volume Expression All Sounds Off Reset All Ctrls kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk System Exclusive X X System Song Pos Song Sel x x Common Tune x x System Clock Real Time Commands Aux Local ON OFF x x All Notes OFF Active Sense x x sages Reset x x Notes Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO Yes Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO x No ZOOM MRS 1266 187 Appendix Index CD R RW drive Installation dede See ce rte 17 CD RW disc Symbols Numerics Erasing a CD RW disc 135 rot eek ek et Md Ret hb Al eh Zt ced 72 92 CHORD rera tmi Ue ds 90 96 72 92 Chord 94 WELLS M LLL Bs ec 72 92 Deleting aren eee 27 72 92 Input REPRE 25 OTR REG mode cuiua 47 94 Changing seis et Cee rd 27 A Chorus delay 125 repeat function 51 Chromatics ovk rx PES Ne ks 103
70. FAST 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 entire rhythm song is written again Writing only a partial song or editing the contents is not possible There is no difference in the completed rhythm song due to input method that was used i e a song will be the same regardless of whether it was created using step input or the FAST method A song written with the FAST method can therefore be edited using step input 6 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key while the rhythm section is stopped Inputting root chord data This section explains how to add chord data to the rhythm song that you created by inputting rhythm pattern data Chord data consists of a ROOT that specifies the root C Cit D B of the chord and CHORD that specifies the type of chord major or minor etc The bass phrase of the rhythm pattern will be transposed according to the root that you input Also the bass phrase will be converted according to the type of chord you specify 1 In rhythm song mode make sure that the RHYTHN key is lit If the key is not lit press it repeatedly until it lights up Use the cursor left right keys to move the current position to the start of the rhythm song 2 Press the REC 0 key The REC key lights up and input of rhythm pattern number c
71. PATTERN 046 046 046 number 6 7 8 Chord A A Dm G7 PATTERNOOO PATTERN 000 PATTERN 046 PATTERN 046 Measure number 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Chord D PATTERN 396 Measure number 13 HINT Up to 10 rhythm songs can be created per project 22 ZOOM MRS 1266 Quick Tour 1 Verify that the DRUM BASS status keys are lit Then set the DRUM BASS and MASTER faders to the 0 dB position If the DRUM BASS status keys out press them to turn them on MASTER Lit 9 10 11 12 OdB 0dB amp 8 1 EXTRA1 2 The drum sound and bass sound of the rhythm section are sent to the respective faders which function as an internal mixer Use the DRUM BASS status keys to turn the respective sound on or off and use the DRUMJ BASS faders to adjust the level 2 Press the SONG key in the rhythm section The indication SongNoOE EMPTY appears on the display oo The rhythm section can operate in pattern mode or song mode Use the SONG key and PATTERN key in the rhythm section to switch between the two modes When the indication SongNox where x is the song number is shown on the display the rhythm section operates in song mode Immediately after pressing the SONG key or PATTERN key the RHYTHM key in the display section flashes 3 Press the RHYTHM ke
72. RW disc which has not been finalized yet CD R CD RW disc which has not been finalized can only be played with this method 1 Insert an audio CD in the CD R RW drive 2 From the main screen press the AUDIO key in the control section The audio CD menu appears 3 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication AUDIO CD PLAYER on the display 4 Press the ENTER key The display shows the track number and playback method for the inserted audio CD If a non finalized disc is inserted an is shown 1 Track number 5 Playback method 3 Finalize status 4 Current position in track 1 Track number The number of the currently selected track on the audio CD is shown 2 Playback method Indicates the currently selected audio CD playback method stands for digital playback and for analog playback 3 Finalize status When a symbol is shown here a non finalized CD R RW disc is inserted 133 Reference Creating a CD 4 Current position in track The location in the current track is shown here in hours H minutes M seconds S and milliseconds MS 5 Use the FF gt gt REW 44 keys to select the track to be played While the track number is shown the FF and REW 4 keys can be used to select the track on the CD The FF gt gt key selects the next track and the REW 44 key selects the
73. SME aa taa ue AS te a td cR 146 Linking odd even channels 81 Loading an SMF into project 150 S010 5 ted deb eee 82 Output selection 151 Track parameter section 13 Playback eea a e ed Sepa ae 152 Transport 13 SME player wade ees 150 Tuner 154 Solo FUNCTION 82 Turning off the power 20 Song Position 146 149 Turning on the power 19 160 Standard MIDI 146 Start Stop Continue 146 149 10 38 Status K6y be vp IERI 30 edes cete ra 62 Step APU vidrio ort rq ee lr Re et 107 Movirig scotch attend 62 Rhythm pattern 105 Swapping esenee tentas nee 63 Rhythm s ng eer erg 90 81 STEREO SUB OUT 156 WAS Berio RT ead c el 65 Store Writing All projects on CD R RW p Phrase loop to 73 Single project on CD R RW disc 49 Storing 123 Using effects only on monitor signal
74. To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times Editing various settings of the rhythm section This section explains how to edit various settings that affect the entire rhythm section such as adjusting the pad sensitivity or adjusting the volume of the metronome Basic procedure The basic procedure for editing the rhythm section settings is the same for most items as described below You use the same procedure in either Rhythm pattern mode or Rhythm Song mode 1 Fromthe main screen press the SONG key or the PATTERN key If you have pressed the SONG key the unit goes into rhythm song mode If you have pressed the PATTERN key the unit goes into rhythm pattern mode 2 Press the RHYTHM key The RHYTHM key lights up and either the rhythm pattern screen or the rhythm song screen will appear depending on which key was pressed 3 Press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The rhythm utility menu for various rhythm section settings appears 4 Use the cursor left right keys to select one of the following items to edit and press the ENTER key Count Change the length of the pre count ClickVol Change the volume level of the metronome PadSens Change the pad sensitivity which determines the volume level in relation to the force with which the pad is struck ZOOM MRS 1266 114 Reference Rhythm MIDI Ma
75. Tweed The sound of a small American made vintage tube amp J Chorus JC clean sound Phaser Clean sound that simulates a vintage phase effect Co N w BlackPnl The heavy metal sound of the 5100 series of American made stack amp MatchCru Crunch sound of a modern class A amp DryComp Direct line clean sound with a hint of doubling RiffCLN Cutting sound for rock n roll riffs that brings out differences between guitars WideCLN Wide clean sound with crunch PunchCLN Airy normal sound with a punch Sticky Sticky crunch sound HardPick Hard crunch sound for a wide variety of uses RockDrv Straight rock drive sound Duplex Lead guitar sound with dual overlay effect MadBass Distortion bass sound for high range chord playing and lead Straight Versatile straight lead sound Arpeggio Clean sound suitable for arpeggios ZOOM MRS 1266 Appendix JetSound Versatile jet sound Combo BG Sound characterized by detailed overdrive and long sustain FDR Twin Drive channel sound of an American made vintage tube amp Beatle Class A type Mersey Beat sound CleanCH Clean channel sound of an American made vintage tube amp WildFuzz Vintage fuzzbox sound JB Style Octaver simulation An indispensable effect for guitar and bass unison riffs Pitch 5 Even single notes sound like power chords BRT Drv The gr
76. a bass amp with vintage style drive GAIN TONE LEVEL CABINET SPEAKER Trebly drive sound for bass GAIN TONE LEVEL CABINET SPEAKER Combination of crunch and cabinet simulator GAIN TONE LEVEL CABINET SPEAKER Combination of vintage overdrive and cabinet simulator GAIN TONE LEVEL CABINET SPEAKER Combination of vintage distortion and cabinet simulator GAIN TONE LEVEL CABINET SPEAKER Combination of metal style distortion and cabinet simulator GAIN TONE LEVEL CABINET SPEAKER Combination of the Zoom 9002 distortion and cabinet simulator TOP BODY LEVEL CABINET SPEAKER Transforms the sound of an electric guitar into an acoustic guitar like tone COLOR TONE LEVEL CABINET SPEAKER Pre amp for electric acoustic TONE LEVEL Transforms the sound of an electric guitar into a bass guitar like tone CABINET SPEAKER DEPTH Simulation of the cabinet of a guitar bass amp J CLN US CLN US DRV Tweed Class A UK CRU UK DRV CMB 335 MTL PNL BLK BTM MD LEAD FZ STK TE Bass FD Bass SnsBass CR CAB TS CAB GV CAB MZ CAB 9002 CB Aco Sim E AcPRE BassSim CABINET Explanation of PRE AMP DRIVE MODULE parameters Parameter name Explanation of parameter GAIN Adjusts the amount of gain TONE Adjusts the tone LEVEL Adjusts the output level of th
77. as performance data collectively called MIDI messages to be exchanged between devices such as electronic musical instruments and computers The MRS 1266 supports MIDI and is equipped with the following two MIDI connectors OUT IN MIDI MIDI IN connector Serves for receiving MIDI messages sent from an external MIDI device This connector is used mainly to receive Note messages from an external MIDI device in order to play a drum kit or bass program MIDI OUT connector Serves for transmitting MIDI messages from the MRS 1266 Note messages of a rhythm pattern or rhythm song are transmitted from this connector as well as MIDI Timing Clock messages when the MRS 1266 is running What you can do using MIDI On the MRS 1266 you can use MIDI for the following functions Receive play information You can use an external MIDI keyboard or a computer to send play information Note On Off messages to the MRS 1266 to play a drum kit or bass program When creating a rhythm pattern you can use an external MIDI keyboard instead of the pads on the MRS 1266 to input play information Send play information You can send Note On Off messages from the MRS 1266 when hitting the pads or when playing a rhythm song rhythm pattern These can be used to play an external MIDI sound source Send sync information The MRS 1266 can output MIDI Timing Clock Song Position Pointer and Start Stop Continue messages t
78. be sure to follow the procedure described below 1 Turn power to the audio system off 2 Press the POWER switch on the rear panel of the MRS 1266 If a unprotected project was being used the state of this project is automatically saved on the hard disk before the unit shuts down e You must use this method to turn off the power of the MRS 1266 Never turn off the power by disconnecting the AC adaptor plug from the DC 12V jack or by unplugging the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet n particular you must never turn the power off by unplugging the AC adaptor while the HDD indicator is lit Doing so may damage the internal hard disk causing all data to be lost permanently 20 ZOOM MRS 1266 This section explains the process of creating a project programming a rhythm song recording instruments and vocals and performing mixdown onto the master tracks This Quick Tour is comprised of the five steps listed below Carrying out these steps in sequence will help you to become familiar with the use of the rhythm section and with the entire process of recording tracks and completing a song Step 1 Creating a new project Shows how to create a new project Step 2 Creating a rhythm song Shows how to use the rhythm section to create a rhythm song accompaniment Step 3 Recording the first track Shows how to record the first track while listening to the rhythm song Step 4 Overdubbing
79. can be used in the same way as other V takes PhraseA _ Phrase B Phrase C Phrase D V take 7 Write Audio data Got Numeric input for phrase loop When creating a phrase loop the sequence and number of repetitions of a phrase loop are to be entered as numerical values The keys and pads of the rhythm section can be used for numeric input as described below D key Enters the closing bracket used for linking several phrases key Enters the opening bracket used for linking several x pad Enters the x that specifies the repetition of a phrase phrases Pads 0 9 Specify phrase numbers and pad count Enters the for lining up phrases The basic rules for creating a phrase loop sequence are as follows Select the phrase Use pads 0 9 to select a phrase number from 0 99 71 Reference Phrase Looping Line up phrases Use the symbol to line up phrases For example entering 0 1 2 will result in the following play sequence Phrase 0 Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Repeat phrases Use the x symbol to specify phrase repetitions x takes precedence over For example entering 0 1 2 2 will result in the following play sequence Phrase 0 Phrase 1 Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Link phrases Use the 4 and symbols to link a
80. can select the project from which to import Project name Project number 4 Turn the dial to select the import source project and press the ENTER key The indication Import SURE appears on the display 5 carry out the import process press the ENTER key once more To cancel the process press the EXIT key The patches of the selected project are imported into the current project When the import process is completed the screen of step 1 appears again 128 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Creating a CD This section describes how to use the CD R RW drive in the MRS 1266 On the MRS 1266 without preinstalled CD R RW drive creating CD is not possible On the MRS 1266 it is not possible to play a mixed mode CD or a copy control CD and to load data from them Writing audio data The MRS 1266 lets you write the contents of the master track of any project to a CD R RW 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 selected V take will be used as source material for the audio CD There are two ways of writing audio data on a CD R RW disc as described below Writing by project This method writes the master track of a single project to the disc When using this method it is possible to add audio data later until the
81. changes to ImprtSrc START In this condition you can specify the start point for the data range to be imported 4 Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing section of the counter and turn the dial to specify the start point If you move the flashing section to the MARKER field on the display you can specify a mark by turning the dial In this case the mark position becomes the import start point By holding down the STOP W key and pressing the PLAY ZOOM MRS 1266 key you can perform scrub playback of the V take of the specified track gt p 52 eThe playback range of the phrase loop can be fine adjusted also after importing Therefore it suffices if you make a rough selection here You cannot specify a point where there no audio data If you try to do this the indication appears on the display 5 When you have specified the start point press the ENTER key The display changes as follows 6 Specify the end point of the range in the same way If you press the PLAY We key the specified range will be played 7 a When you have specified the end point press the ENTER key The indication IMPORT SURE appears on the display 8 Press the ENTER key The phrase is imported When the import process is completed the phrase menu appears again 67 Reference Phrase Looping Importing a WAV AIFF f
82. compare them later to select the best take By changing the internal settings of the MRS 1266 you directly record the signal from INPUT jacks 1 6 on tracks 1 6 This is called 6TR REC mode Currently selected V takes 1 2222 777 2 3 A 4 7222 22 2 2 5 LLLI 2 4 2 2 P 9 4 10 2 12345678 9 10 11 12 Tracks Master track The recorder section also provides a set of stereo tracks which are separate from the normal record play tracks 1 10 These are called the master tracks The master tracks are dedicated for mixdown and for storing the material used to create an audio CD Rhythm section The rhythm section of the MRS 1266 offers 511 accompaniment patterns called rhythm patterns that use the internal drum bass sound generator Over 400 patterns are preprogrammed at the factory Rhythm patterns can be played independently or in synchronization with the recorder You can also create original patterns by using either the pads on the top panel or through the use of MIDI Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 l Rhythm section Bass sound Rhythm pattern ___ 99 the mixer gt You can arrange rhythm patterns in the desired order of Rhythm Rhythm pattern pattern playback and program chords and tempo to create the rhythm accompaniment for an entire song This i
83. disc has been finalized Writing by album This method involves first creating a list for the audio CD called an album which contains information about master tracks from various projects that are to be included The CD is then written in one operation and finalizing is automatically performed so that no more audio data can be added later Finalizing an audio CD refers to the procedure of making it playable on an ordinary CD player After it has been finalized no more data can be added to a CD R CD RW disc The waveform data of the currently selected V take of the master track are recorded as is on the audio CD It is not possible to adjust the level or range during recording To cut off blank portions before or after the audio material you can use the master track trimming function p 57 ZOOM MRS 1266 About CD R RW discs For creating an audio CD you can select either CD R or CD RW discs as media The features of the two disc types are described below CD R This media type allows only one time recording or adding of data Once data have been written they cannot be changed or erased CD R discs are available in 650 MB and 700 MB capacities To write a V take of the MRS 1266 to disc a blank CD R is required As long as the disc has not been finalized it is possible to add further audio data up to the maximum capacity of the disc After being finalized the disc can be
84. effect Vo Balld Ballade vocal effect with depth created by detuned chorus Vo Echo Vocal echo effect Vo PreC1 Smooth listenable sound for condenser mics Vo PreC2 Doubling sound that adds depth for condenser mics Vo PreD1 Effect that improves the definition of the sound for dynamic mics Vo PreD2 Effect that makes the sound fatter and wetter for dynamic mics a N gt o Vo Robot Robot voice as in SF movies AG Live Sound for mic recording with a live feel Broadly usable not only for guitar AG Brght Sound for mic recording bright and crisp AG Solo Gorgeous solo sound AG Edge Patch for acoustic guitar useable during recording enhances the edge AG Strum Patch for acoustic guitar usable during recording suitable for strumming ForWind Sound with good presence and distinctive mid range ForBrass Overall crisp sounding short delay ForPiano Sound with enhanced depth and definition AG Mix 1 Enhanced sound for mixdown strumming AG Mix 2 Enhanced sound for mixdown arpeggio SweeperX Effect with sharp sweep for one shot percussion FXgroove Rhythm machine type sound with processed drums Lo amp Hi Tinny drum sound with boosted highs and lows and attenuated midrange Lo Boost Bass emphasized sound for drums FanFan Sound like talking into a fan Alien Space
85. execute a command Insert the disc with the number xxx The disc in the CD R RW drive is not an audio disc The specified data do not exist No disc is inserted in the CD R RW drive The CD R RW disc is not empty The disc inserted in the CD R RW drive is not a CD R RW disc No more projects can be created on the internal hard disk 163 Appendix Effect Type Parameter List Insert effect E DUAL ALGORITHM DUALTYPE Mic amp Mic Module arrangement for two mics in L channel and R channel Module arrangement for guitar bass in L channel and mic in R channel Module arrangement for guitar in L channel and bass in R channel COMP LIM MODULE TYPE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 SENS ATTACK Compressor that makes the dynamics more consistent THRSHOLD RELEASE LIMIT Limiter for controlling signal peaks Explanation of COMP LIM MODULE parameters Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter SENS 0 15 Adjusts the compression input sensitivity ATTACK 0 15 Adjusts the compression attack speed LEVEL 1 8 Adjusts the module output level THRSHOLD 0 15 Adjusts the limiter action threshold RELEASE 0 15 Adjusts the time delay between the threshold crossing point and compression finish MIC PRE MODULE TYPE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 COLOR TONE LEVEL MIC PRE Preamp for use with external mic
86. group of phrases for repetition and use the x symbol to specify the repetition count For example entering 1 2 x 2 3 will result in the following play sequence Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Phrase 1 An example for creating the phrase loop 0 1 2 x 8 3 is shown below d 2 DATAVE SNARE P E EXTRA 2 Sv 8 a CRASH B EXTRA 2 OPEN HAT Q If the equation for the phrase loop does not fit on two lines the characters scroll one by one If you use the cursor left right keys to move the input position the line scrolls on both sides accordingly After entering an equation it can be edited as follows Inserting numbers or symbols Use the cursor left right keys to move the cursor flashing segment to the desired insert position And press the desired pad Deleting numbers or symbols Use the cursor left right keys to move the cursor flashing segment to the desired position and press the DELETE ERASE key When equation input is complete specify a track V take on which to store the phrase loop as audio data The equation for a phrase loop is stored as part of a project also after writing the result to a track V take Therefore you 72 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Phrase Looping can edit and reuse the equation later
87. in effect When you use method 3 the symbol such Pt or TS displayed at the right of will indicate the type of data that is input at the current location For details refer to p 96 ZOOM MRS 1266 8 Input the remaining chord data in the same way Chord data that you input can be edited in the following ways E To change the root chord Move to the location at which the chord data is input use the cursor up down keys to switch the display to ROOT or CHORD and turn the dial to change the chord To delete chord data Move to the location at which the chord data is input use the cursor up down keys to switch the display to ROOT or CHORD and press the DELETE ERASE key The chord data root and chord will be deleted and the display will change to ROOT CHORD 9 When you have finished press the STOP Bl key The unit returns to the rhythm song screen To return to the main screen press the EXIT key Inputting other data Once rhythm pattern information and chord information has been input to a rhythm song you can add various other information such as tempo and drum bass track volume Such data are called event information 1 In rhythm song mode press the RHYTHM key The RHYTHM key lights up 2 Press the REC key 3 Press the cursor up key repeatedly to bring up the indication EV on the display
88. in the same way for another range or EQ parameter 7 s When you have finished adjusting settings press the EXIT key The unit returns to the main screen Adjusting depth of send return effect This section explains how to adjust the effect depth by setting the volume that is sent from each channel to the send return effects chorus delay reverb Raising the send level will produce a deeper effect 1 Press the CHORUS DELAY key or REVERB key to select a patch for the send return effect The display changes and shows the currently selected patch of the selected effect chorus delay or reverb 2 Turn the dial to select the patch you want to use When you have selected the patch press the EXIT key 3 Press the CHORUS DELAY SEND key or the REVERB SEND key in the track parameter section to select send return effect Press the CHORUS DELAY SEND key if you want to adjust the chorus delay send level or the REVERB SEND key if you want to adjust the reverb send level 4 Press the status key for the desired track or drum bass sound 5 Turn the dial to select the effect depth Higher values result in more effect depth stronger effect The range and default values for the parameters are shown below CHORUS DELAY SEND 0 100 default 0 REVERB SEND 0 100 default 0 80 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Mixer When the send return effect parameter is shown on the d
89. menu paste the same range repeatedly use the phrase loop function gt 65 Moving specified range of data You can move the audio data of a specified range to a specified position on a specified track This action will overwrite the existing data at the destination location The move source data will be erased T Move destination track 1 Refer to steps 1 6 of Basic editing steps to select the move source track V take and press the ENTER key The display changes as follows This screen lets you specify the move range start point MEASURE m 1 2 Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing section of the counter and turn the dial to specify the move start point You can also specify the point as a mark Press the ENTER key The display changes to Move Src END 4 Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the move range end point If you press the PLAY We key at this point the specified range will be played the ENTER key The display changes to let you specify the move destination track V take f you have selected single track as move source only a single track can be selected as move destination f you have selected two adjacent tracks or the master track as move source only two adjacent tracks or the master track can b
90. messages will not be transmitted Reception of Program Change messages is always enabled 149 Reference MIDI Using the SMF player Using the SMF player function the MRS 1266 can read Format 0 SMF Standard MIDI Files from a CD R RW 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 section explains how to use this function Format 0 is a type of SMF that contains all MIDI channel playing information in a single track The MRS 1266 can only read this type of SMF The following SMF types cannot be read Format 1 or Format 2 Files that do not conform to the ISO9660 standard Level 1 or with an extension other than mid Files written on a disc that the session is left open Reading an SMF into a project By performing the following steps you can read an SMF from a CD R RW disc and load it in a project The maximum number of SMFs per project is 100 By using an option board it is possible to directly SMFs from a computer to a project PROJxxx folder For details see the information in the appendix of this manual 1 Insert the CD ROM or CD R RW disc containing the SMF into the CD R RW drive 2 From the main screen press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The utility menu appears 3
91. on the V take currently selected for the recording track default setting 1 10 The bounce result will be recorded on the specified V take 4 Turn the dial to specify the recording destination V take 5 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times Executing bounce recording In this example we will bounce the contents of tracks 1 10 onto V take 10 of tracks 9 10 1 Go to the UTILITY screen and verify that recorded tracks are set to playback 45 2 Also on the UTILITY screen verify that V take 10 is selected as recording destination p 45 3 From the main screen press the status keys of tracks 9 10 repeatedly so that the keys are lit in red Tracks 9 10 are now ready for recording 4 Press the BOUNCE key The BOUNCE key lights up and the Bounce function is turned on Other tracks and effects function normally 5 Set the recorder to playback and adjust the mixing balance of the various tracks The individual track level settings as well as the insert effect and send return effect settings all have an influence on the mixed signal Adjust levels while watching the L R level meter and make sure that no signal clipping occurs 6 Press the ZERO M4 key to return to the beginning of the song and then press the PLAY gt key while holding down the REC 6 key Recording on the tracks 9 10 starts 7 When recording is complete press the STOP B key
92. rhythm pattern 1 s From the main screen press the PATTERN key so that the key lights up The rhythm section goes into rhythm pattern mode and the RHYTHM key flashes 2 Turn the dial to select the pattern and press the RHYTHM key The RHYTHM key flashes and a rhythm pattern can be created or edited 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 on the display and press the ENTER key The rhythm pattern name is shown and the first character flashes 5 Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing position to the character you want to change and turn the dial to select a character For information on available characters refer to page 39 110 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Rhythm When you select empty pattern and record it the pattern name Patxxx where xxx is the pattern number is automat ically assigned 6 When you have finished editing the name press the EXIT key The rhythm pattern name will be updated and the unit returns to the rhythm pattern edit menu 7 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times Erasing a rhythm pattern This section explains how to erase all data from a specified rhythm pattern returning it to a blank state 1 s From the main screen press the PATTERN key so that the key l
93. selects the project that will be backed up The display now shows the space required for the backup in MB megabytes 5 the ENTER key The name of the directory to be used for backup appears A directory also called folder is a hierarchical unit that will be created on the backup media when the backup is executed All data for one project are stored in the same directory When the backup is executed a new directory is created on the CD R RW disc with the name PROJxxx where xxx is the project number This name can be edited if desired 6 If you want to edit the backup destination directory name use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing position and turn the dial to select a character The following characters can be used Numerals 0 9 Letters A Z Symbols _ underscore 7 Press the ENTER key The indication SAVE SURE appears on the display If you press the EXIT key at any point during steps 4 7 you can return to the previous step 8 To execute the backup press the ENTER key To cancel press the EXIT key instead When backup starts the disc number and the indication BURNING appear on the display 142 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Projects Disc number When the backup is finished the display shows SAVE COMPLETE If the project size is larger than the capacity of one CD R RW disc the disc will b
94. send level for other tracks and sounds in the same way 8 When you have finished making the settings press the EXIT key The unit returns to the main screen 35 Quick Tour 5 3 Using the mastering effect You can place the insert effect immediately before the MASTER fader and use one of the MASTERING algorithm patches to modify the dynamics or tone of the entire song To apply an insert effect to the entire song proceed as follows Changing the insert location of the insert effect 1 From the main screen press the INPUT SOURCE key in the effect section The key flashes and the indication IN SRC IN appears on the display From this screen you can change the insert position of the insert effect 2 Turn the dial to bring up the indication IN SRC MASTER on the display Now the insert effect is inserted immediately before the MASTER fader and can process the signal of the entire song OUTPUT MASTER DRUMBASS 1 8 9no 2 INSERT EFFECT The insert effect can also be inserted into desired track of the mixer or in the drum bass signal path gt p 119 3 Press the EXIT key The unit returns to the main screen Selecting a patch for the insert effect 4 Press the MASTERING key in the effect section The MASTERING algorithm will be selected for the insert effect The currently selected patch i
95. song operation from beginning to end Writing only a partial song or editing the contents is not possible f you wish to edit a rhythm song that was written with this method edit the formula and then write the entire song again or use step input 1 In rhythm song mode press the EDIT key 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication EDIT FAST on the display and press the ENTER key The input screen for FAST appears 3 Use the key key and the pads to enter the formulas for creating the rhythm song The formula input principles are explained on page 92 If you make a mistake during input correct it as follows Inserting a number symbol Use the cursor left right keys to move to the position where you want to insert a new number symbol And then press the new number symbol Deleting a number symbol Use the cursor left right keys to move to the position where you want to delete a number symbol Then press the DELETE ERASE key The number symbol is deleted and subsequent numbers and symbols are moved up 4 When formula input is completed press the ENTER key A screen for selecting the song to write to appears Turn the dial to select the song Press the ENTER key The unit returns to the condition of step 2 If you wish to check the input result press the PLAY key 93 Reference Rhythm HINT Formulas entered with the
96. the dial When you press the ENTER key in this condition the files inside the selected folder are displayed Use the EXIT key to return to the next higher level 5 To carry out the import process press the ENTER key Depending on the sampling frequency of the imported audio file the following applies Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz When you press the ENTER key the audio file is imported When the process is complete the phrase menu appears again Sampling frequency other than 44 1 kHz When you press the ENTER key a selection screen for conversion to 44 1 kHz resampling appears Turn the dial to select resampling on off and then press the ENTER key once more When the import process is complete the phrase menu appears again Imported audio files are always played with a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz If resampling was disabled during import a file with a different sampling frequency will play back with a different pitch ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Phrase Looping Importing a phrase from a different project You can import any phrase contained in the phrase pool of another project stored on the hard disk When you import phrase from the phrase pool of another project you cannot specify a range If necessary edit the phrase playback point after importing the phrase 1 Refer to steps 1 6 of Basic phrase loading steps to select PH
97. the above message appears insert a new CD R RW disc and press the ENTER key The backup operation resumes If more than two discs are required the above steps will be repeated When the backup is finished the display indication changes to ALL SAVE COMPLETE When the disc has been ejected it also possible to abort the backup operation To do this press the EXIT key while the indication CHANGE DISCxxx where xxx is the disc num ber is shown The indication will change to ALL SAVE CAN CEL Press the ENTER key to terminate the process When a full backup spans several discs restoring a single project requires you to first insert the discs on which it is saved Be sure to note the disc number and the projects saved on the disc on the case and label of the disc 7 Toreturn to the main screen press the EXIT key several times Loading a project from CD R RW disc To restore a project saved on CD R RW disc to the hard disk of the MRS 1266 proceed as follows 1 From the main screen press the BACK UP key in the control section The backup menu appears 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication BACKUP LOAD on the display and press the ENTER key The indication LOAD InsDisc1 appears on the display 3 Insert the CD R or CD RW disc where the project is saved into the CD R RW drive If project was backed up as single project I
98. the key lights up The screen for selecting a V take for each track appears 2 Press the MASTER status key The master track is selected The display shows the number and name of the V take currently selected for the master track If nothing is recorded on the V take the indication shows NO DATA Instead of pressing the MASTER status key you can also use the cursor left right keys to select the master track ZOOM MRS 1266 3 If you want to change the V take turn the dial 4 When the V take has been selected press the EXIT key The V TAKE key goes out and the unit returns to the main screen 5 From the main screen press the MASTER status key several times until the key is lit in red The master track is now ready for recording While the key is lit in red the other tracks as well as the rhythm section and effects operate normally The signal recorded the master track is the signal coming from the MASTER fader This is the same signal that is sup plied at the OUTPUT jacks 6 Set the recorder to playback and adjust the mixing balance of the various tracks The individual track level settings as well as the insert effect and send return effect settings all have an influence on the signal that is sent to the master track Adjust levels while watching the L R level meter and make sure that no signal clipping occurs 7 carry out the mixdown operation p
99. track or drum bass sound is processed by the effect When the setting is changed to 3 the final stereo mix can be processed This setting is suitable for processing the signal of the entire song during mixdown E Send return effect This effect is internally connected to the send return loop of the mixer section There are two types of send return effects reverb and chorus delay which can be used simultaneously The send level of each mixer channel adjusts the depth of the send return effect Raising the send level will produce a deeper reverb or chorus delay effect for that channel ZOOM MRS 1266 11 Parts of the MRS 1266 Top panel In this manual the names of faders knobs and other controls on the unit are enclosed in square brackets Input section Display section TRACK PARAMETER section MultiTrak ding Studi Effect Control section section Rhythm section Fader section Transport section Input section Display section PEAK indicators 1 6 CLIP indicator Diegi LCD CONTRAST knob isplay f ec LeveL 0909999 une im ue Wc trol INPUT SOTA va E controls 1 6 CJ C LJ CJ CJ CJ is ON OFF keys 6TRACK RECORDING key Effect section BYPASS key INPUT SOURCE
100. will not play properly as audio CDs even if the disc was finalized Discs created using CD RW media will not be playable on an ordinary CD player Cannot write audio data to CD R RW disc Check whether the disc was already finalized Cannot perform backup Check whether audio data have already been written to the disc Cannot list a project spanning several discs Check whether the proper disc has been inserted When a project backup spans several discs insert disc number 1 When the entire hard disk was backed up insert the first disc that contains data of the desired project Other problems Cannot save the project The project cannot be saved if the Protect setting is on Turn protect off p 141 Cannot use the tuner The tuner cannot be used if the insert effect is inserted in a location other than the input mixer Change the insert location to the input mixer Cannot create a new project or copy a project If the display indicates FULL this means that 1 000 projects already exist and no further projects can be created Delete unwanted projects ZOOM MRS 1266 Cannot record on an external recorder connected to the OUTPUT DIGITAL jack Make sure that the external recorder is set to a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz Make sure that the external recorder supports the S P DIF audio format E One of the following messages is shown when attempting to
101. write protect is not enabled and you select another project the current project s mix settings will be overwritten because the existing project is automatically saved on the hard disk before loading the new project If you do not want a completed mix to be changed further it is recommended to set write protect to ON 141 Reference Projects Backup and restore This section explains how you can use the CD R RW drive in the MRS 1266 to back up a project to a CD R RW disc and how to restore a project from a disc backup On the MRS 1266 without preinstalled CD R RW drive performing the backup operation is not possible Saving a single project to CD R RW disc You can select any project and save it on a CD R RW disc for backup If the size of the project is larger than the capacity of the CD R RW disc you can create a backup spanning multiple vol umes 1 Insert a CD R or CD RW disc into the CD R RW drive To back up a project use a blank CD R RW disc or a CD RW disc that has been completely erased 2 From the main screen press the BACK UP key in the control section The backup menu appears 3 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication BACKUP SAVE on the display and press the ENTER key The display changes to a screen for selecting the project to be backed up 4 Turn the dial to select the project and press the ENTER key This
102. 0 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the effect sound DRY LVL 0 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the direct sound Send Return effect CHORUS DELAY MODULE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4 PARAMETER 5 LFO TYPE DEPTH RATE PRE DLY EFX LVL A stereo chorus that produces clear sound and a wonderfully spacious feeling TIME FB DAMP EFX LVL REV_SEND A delay effect of up to 1000 mSec TIME EFX LVL A doubling effect of up to 100 mSec Explanation of CHORUS DELAY MODULE parameters CHORUS DELAY DOUBLE Parameter name Explanation of parameter LFO TYPE Mn St Selects the LFO phrase Mn mono or St stereo DEPTH 0 10 Sets the depth of the effect RATE 1 30 Sets the speed of the effect PRE DLY 1 30 Sets the pre delay time EFX LVL 0 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the effect sound TIME acerca hoe Sets the delay time TIME setting value x 1msec FB 0 10 Adjusts the amount of feedback DAMP 0 10 Sets the amount of high frequency decay for the delay sound REV SEND 0 30 Sets the amount of delay sound that is sent to reverb TONE 0 10 Adjusts the tone REVERB MODULE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4 PARAMETER 5 PARAMETER 6 PRE DLY REV TIME EQ HIGH EFX LVL A reverb effect that produces the reverberation characteristic of a concert hall PRE DLY REV TIME EQ_HIGH EFX LVL A reverb effect that simulates the reverberation of a room Explanation o
103. 0 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the effect sound DRY LVL 0 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the direct sound ZOOM MRS 1266 167 Appendix MIC ALGORITHM COMP LIM MODULE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 SENS ATTACK This is a mono input output compressor THRSHOLD RELEASE This is a mono input output limiter For an explanation of the parameters refer to the DUAL algorithm MIC PRE MODULE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4 MIC PRE A pre amp for use with an external mic Explanation of MIC PRE MODULE parameters Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter Specifies the response of the mic pre amp COLOR 1 Flat response 2 Low cut response curve 3 Response curve for acoustic guitar 4 Low cut response curve for acoustic guitar 5 Response curve for vocal 6 Low cut response curve for vocal TONE Adjusts the tone LEVEL Sets the output level of the module DE ESSER Specifies the amount by which vocal sibilants will be cut EQ MODULE re PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4 HIGH LEVEL 3BandEQ Three band equalizer For an explanation of the parameters refer to the GUITAR BASS algorithm ZNR MODULE THRSHOLD Zoom s proprietary noise reduction that minimizes noise when you are not playing For an explanation of the parameters refer to the DUAL algorithm VOL PDL MODULE MIN VOL VYOETDL You can use
104. 004 Also if all projects were saved one operation restoring will be on single project basis 1 Insert a CD R or CD RW disc into the CD R RW drive To back up projects use a blank CD R RW disc or a CD RW disc that has been completely erased 2 From the main screen press the BACK UP key in the control section The backup menu appears 3 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication BACKUP ALL SAVE on the display and press the ENTER key The display shows the space required for the backup of all projects in MB megabytes 143 Reference Projects 4 Press the ENTER key The indication ALL SAVE SURE appears on the display 5 execute the backup press the ENTER key cancel press the EXIT key instead When you press the ENTER key backup starts from the project with the lowest number The display shows the disc number the project number and the indication BURNING When the backup is finished the display indication changes to SAVE COMPLETE Disc number Project currently being saved If the backup size is larger 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 next CD R RW disc appears Projects already saved The number at bottom right indicates up to which project is saved on this disc 6 When
105. 2 Press the ENTER key Projects stored on the hard disk are shown in the lower part of the display Project name Project number 3 Turn the dial to select the demo song Project numbers 000 and 001 are the demo songs 4 Press the ENTER key The selected project is loaded While the hard disk is being accessed the HDD indicator lights up and the indication LOADING appears on the display When the display changes the demo song has been loaded 19 Listening to the Demo Song Playing the demo song After loading play the demo song as follows 1 Turn down the volume of the audio system When headphones are connected turn down the MASTER PHONES level control 2 Press the PLAY gt key the transport section Playback of the demo song starts STOP PLAY REC LJ Pai L SCRUB 3 Adjust the audio system volume setting or the MASTER PHONES level control to a comfortable volume 4 If you want to adjust the volume of the individual tracks use the respective faders The volume of the drum sound from the rhythm section can be adjusted with the DRUM fader If you want to adjust the volume of the entire song use the MASTER fader 5 To switch individual tracks on or off press the respective status key 6 To stop the demo song press the STOP lil key Turning power off shutdown Whenever you want to turn the MRS 1266 off
106. 2 Funk Trap variation 2 20 Saw Wave Saw Wave 21 Funk 3 Funk Trap variation 3 21 Square Square Wave 22 Epic 1 Epic Rock variation 1 22 Hi Sine Hi Sine 23 Epic 2 Epic Rock variation 2 23 Drive BS Drive Bass 24 Ballad 1 Ballad variation 1 24 FuzzBass Fuzz Bass 25 Ballad 2 Ballad variation 2 25 FZ Drive Fuzz Drive Bass 28 Modemi Mogern variation 1 When the MRS 1266 s bass track receives each 27 2 Modem variation 2 Program change message 32 39 you can use 28 HipHop 1 Rap HipHop variation 1 the bass programs recommended on the GM GS 29 HipHop 2 Rap HipHop variation 2 tone map 30 HipHop 3 Rap HipHop variation 3 31 Techno 1 Techno Beat variation 1 32 Techno 2 Techno Beat variation 2 33 Techno 3 Techno Beat variation 3 34 GS Room General Drum Room 35 GS Power General Drum Power 36 GS Elect General Drum Electronic 37 GS 808 General Drum Analog 38 GS Brush General Drum Brush 39 Latin Latin Special 40 Percuss Percussions 41 M Live Live Rock Mastering 42 M Studio Studio Mastering 43 M Funk Funk Trap Mastering 44 M Epic Epic Rock Mastering 45 M Ballad Ballad Mastering 46 M Modern Modern Mastering 47 Benddown Power benddown 48 SFX 1 Special Effect Sounds 1 49 SFX2 Special Effect Sounds 2 50 l default default 126 Drum kit No 34 38 are recommended when using the GM GS tone map If necessary arrange the drum kits ZOOM MRS 1266 179 Appendix MIDI note number chart BANK1 0 KICK
107. 266 4 When recording is completed press the STOP Bl key The recorder and rhythm section is stopped 5 Repeatedly press the MASTER status key until it is lit in green When the key is lit in green the master track can be played back At this time the other status keys DRUM BASS 1 8 9 10 are automatically muted 6 Press the ZERO M4 key to return to the beginning of the song and press the PLAY gt key The master track is played back To stop playback press the STOP key 7 Toreturn to MRS 1266 operation repeatedly press the MASTER status key until it is out MASTER 10 11 12 i Muting of other tracks and sounds except for the master track is canceled and the status keys revert to the original condition HINT e With the CD R RW drive you can record the contents of the master track onto CD R RW media to create an audio CD For details refer to page 129 The contents of the master track can also be edited later 37 Reference Recorder Using V takes Each track 1 10 of the recorder contains ten virtual tracks called V takes For each track you can select one take which will be used for recording and playback For example you can switch V takes as you record multiple vocal or guitar solos on the same track and later compare them and select the best V take V take currently selected for each track 1 10 O
108. 5 6 Track 7 Track 8 Tracks 9 10 The input mixer serves to adjust the sensitivity of the signals that are input from the INPUT 1 6 jacks and the GUITAR Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 H Tracks 9 10 From immediately after MASTER fader Master track tracks 11 12 To immediately before MASTER fader Rhythm section ZOOM MRS 1266 Track mixer The track mixer serves to process the playback signals of the recorder tracks 1 8 9 10 and the sound of the drum kit bass program of the rhythm section and mix these signals to stereo The signal mixed by the track mixer is routed via the MASTER fader to the OUTPUT jacks and the master track see diagram below OUTPUT To master track MASTER DRUM BASS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 11 12 c o l Track mixer From master track 75 Reference Mixer HINT The drum sound and tracks 9 10 are stereo channels For these parameter settings are linked Parameter Description DRUM BASS Track 1 8 Tracks 9 10 Master track EQHIG High frequency range EQ boost cut amount O EQ HI F High frequency range EQ boost cu
109. 6 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Rhythm During playback of a rhythm song the display shows infor mation about the rhythm pattern number chord type root and other information at the current location 3 To stop the rhythm song press the STOP W key 4 If you want the rhythm section to play independently press the RHYTHM key while stopped The RHYTHM key lights up the RECORDER key goes out and the rhythm section will be disconnected from the recorder section The display will show the rhythm song mode screen In this condition pressing the PLAY gt key will cause only the rhythm song to play while the recorder section remains stopped At this time the display will show the currently playing chord Root Chord type 5 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key The RHYTHM key goes out It is also possible to make the rhythm song play back using different rhythm section sounds drum kit bass program For details refer to p 89 Changing the drum kit bass program ZOOM MRS 1266 Editing a rhythm song This section explains how to edit a rhythm song that you created Copying a specific region of mea sures Part of a rhythm song can be copied in measures and inserted into another location This is convenient when you want to repeat a portion of a rhythm song Copy T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PATTERN PATTERN PATTERN A PATT
110. 6TR REC works 47 Assigning an input signal to atrack 47 Recording the drum bass sound Rhythm 48 Assigning marks within a song Marker 49 Setting a mark amba wate teal 49 Locating a 50 Deleting a mark 50 Playing back the same passage repeatedly A B 51 Finding a desired location Scrub Preview function 52 Using the scrub preview functions 52 Changing the settings of the scrub function 52 Reference Track Editing 54 Editing by rewriting 54 Basic editing steps 54 Copying a specified range of data 55 Moving a specified range of data 56 Erasing a specified range of data 57 Trimming a specified range of data 57 Fade in fade out of specified data range 58 Reversing a specified range of audio data 59 Changing the duration of a specified range of datas Bos een e dele 60 Editing V takes 61 Basic V take editing steps 61 Erasing a 62 Copying a 62 Moving a 62 Exchang
111. 6th inor 7th ajor 6th ajor 7th inor 9th Augment ajor 9th Diminish inor Major 7th In this example select minor m When is selected chord type only transpose accord ing to the root is carried out but the phrase is not converted Use this when wishing to play the original phrase as is 6 Move to the position where you want to enter the next chord and enter chord information as described in steps 2 5 It is not mandatory to enter chord information at the same point as rhythm pattern information You can change the chord also midway in a rhythm pattern or midway in a measure While specifying chord information you can move the current position in one of the following ways Moving in steps of one measure Pressing the cursor left right keys moves back and forth to the start point of measures Moving in steps of 1 beat quarter note Pressing the REW 4 4 FF keys moves back and forth to the start point of quarter notes Moving in steps of 1 sixteenth note Press the cursor up key to bring up the indication on the display and turn the dial to move in sixteenth note steps 12 ticks In this example use the cursor left right keys to move to the start of the second measure 2 1 and enter the chord G7 MEASURE BEAT 7 Specify root and chords for other measures in the same way 26 ZOOM MRS 1266 Quick Tour 8 When input is
112. 78 ZOOM MRS 1266 Appendix Drum Kit Bass Program List Drum Kit List Bass Program List Kit number MIDI program change number Program number MIDI program change number No Display Kit name No Display Program name 0 LiveRock Live Rock 0 LiveBass Live Bass 1 Studio Studio 1 StudioBS Studio Bass 2 Standard Standard 2 EpicBass Epic Bass 3 FunkTrap Funk Trap 3 FunkBass Funk Bass 4 EpicRock Epic Rock 4 BalladBS Ballad Bass 5 Ballad Ballad 5 AcostcBS Acoustic Bass 6 Modern Modern 6 ModernBS Modern Bass 7 HipHop Rap HipHop 7 Synth BS Synth Bass 8 Techno Techno Beat 8 Techno B Techno Bass 9 General General Drum 9 BigBtmBS Big Bottom Bass 10 Live 1 Live Rock variation 1 10 SubSIpBS SubSlap Bass 11 Live 2 Live Rock variation 2 11 DigiAcBS Digital Acoustic 12 Live 3 Live Rock variation 3 12 BSHrmnic Bass Harmonics 13 Studio 1 Studio variation 1 13 No Frets No Frets 14 Studio 2 Studio variation 2 14 Aco Jazz Acoustic Jazz 15 Studio 3 Studio variation 3 15 DigiPick Digital Pick 16 Standrd1 Standard variation 1 16 TechAnlg Techno Analog 17 Standrd2 Standard variation 2 17 AnaTouch Analog Touch 18 Standrd3 Standard variation 3 18 Lo Sine Lo Sine 19 Funk 1 Funk Trap variation 1 19 HrmnicBS Harmonics Bass 20 Funk
113. AY We key at this point the specified range will be played D Press the ENTER key The display now shows Copy Dst TR xx yy where xx is the track number and yy the V take number This screen lets you specify the copy destination track V take f you have selected a single track as copy source only single track can be selected as copy destination elf you have selected two adjacent tracks or the master track as copy source only two adjacent tracks or the master track can be selected as copy destination In this case the currently selected V take for each track becomes the edit ing target 55 Reference Track Editing 6 Specify the copy destination track V take in the same way as when selecting the copy source track V take and press the ENTER key The display changes as follows This screen lets you specify the start point on the copy destination V take 7 Specify the copy destination start point in the same way as for the copy source and press the ENTER key The indication Copy SURE appears on the display 8 execute the copy operation press the ENTER key By pressing the EXIT key instead of the ENTER key you can return to the previous screen Pressing the EXIT key several times lets you go back to previous screens When the copy is executed the indication Copy COMPLETE appears on the display and the unit returns to the track edit
114. AY REC UC gt Le RUB The track will be played back together with the rhythm song If you want to re do the recording repeat steps 2 6 7 If you are satisfied with the recorded content press the status key for the recorded track until it is lit in green HINT Recorded content can be copied deleted or edited as entire track or by specifying a range gt p 54 e By using switching the V take for the track you can record a new take while preserving the current take p 38 e When the recorder is stopped you can use the REW 44 FF gt gt keys and the dial to move the current location p 40 ZOOM MRS 1266 31 Quick Tour Step 4 Overdubbing In this step you will learn how to record another instrument or vocals on a new track while listening to the rhythm song and to the track you already recorded Recording additional parts in this way is called overdubbing 4 1 Selecting an insert effect patch We will also apply an insert effect on the input signal 1 Connectthe instrument and adjust input sensitivity as described for step 2 1 2 Use the ALGORITHM keys in the effect section to select an algorithm for the insert effect 3 Turn the dial to select the patch 4 Press the EXIT key The unit returns to the main screen 4 2 Selecting a track and recording Now we will set the recording level and perform overdubbing on the next track 1 Adjust the re
115. E CD R RW section From immediately after MASTER fader To immediately before MASTER fader Bass sound Drum sound Rhythm section revere CHORUS DELAY Send return effect inserted in a specific signal path and a send return effect that uses the send return loop of the mixer section CD R RW drive section Lets you burn an audio CD using the contents of the master tracks or read audio material from CDs and CD ROMs Now let s take a closer look at each section Recorder section The recorder section of the MRS 1266 has ten tracks eight mono tracks tracks 1 8 and one stereo track tracks 9 10 A track is a separate section for recording audio data Up to two tracks can be recorded simultaneously and up to ten tracks can be played back simultaneously Each of the tracks has ten switchable virtual tracks called V takes In each track one V take can be selected for To master tracks MASTER DRUM BASS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 11 12 Mixer section From master tracks ZOOM MRS 1266 Introduction recording playback For example you can record guitar solos onto multiple V takes and then
116. ER key If you wish to cancel the process press the EXIT key If you press the ENTER key the scene is recalled and the unit returns to the condition of step 1 If you press the ZOOM MRS 1266 EXIT key the unit returns to the main screen By pressing the EDIT key after selecting a scene you can edit the name of the scene Switching scenes automatically By assigning a scene to a mark p 49 that was placed at a desired location in the song you can cause scenes to switch automatically This is convenient when you want to change the mix or the effect settings as the song progresses 1 Move to the point in the song where you want to change the mix and press the MARK key in the control section A mark is entered at this point Repeat this step to enter marks at all other points where you want to change the mix 2 Save the mix to be used at the start of the song as well as all other mix settings as scenes When creating a mix for a specific range using functions such as the marker function to locate points p 50 and the repeat function p 51 is convenient 3 Verify that the recorder is stopped and press the ZERO M4 key to return to the beginning of the song The beginning of the song counter zero location already contains the mark number zero First you will assign the starting scene to this mark 4 Press the MARK key When you press the MARK key at a loca
117. ERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PATTERN PATTERN PATTERN A PATTERN PATTERN r 1 1 2 3 4 PATTERN A PATTERN B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN PATTERN B 1 From the main screen press the SONG key so that the key is lit 2 Press the RHYTHM key The RHYTHM key lights up and the rhythm song can be edited 3 Press the REC key 4 Press the INSERT COPY key two times The screen for selecting the copy start point appears 5 Turn the dial to select the copy source start measure and press the ENTER key The screen for selecting the copy end point appears 97 Reference Rhythm 6 Turn the dial to select the copy source end measure and press the ENTER key The screen for selecting the copy destination point appears 7 Turn the dial to select the copy destination start measure and press the ENTER key 8 To execute the copy process press the ENTER key To cancel press the EXIT key When you press the ENTER key the copy will be executed and the display returns to the screen of step 3 If the copy destination contains any event information this will be overwritten If the copied region extends beyond the end of the rhythm song the rhythm song will be lengthened automatically 9 Press the STOP key The unit returns to the rhythm song screen Transposing the enti
118. Eighth note 12 Eighth triplet note 16 Sixteenth note 24 Sixteenth triplet note 32 Thirty second note Hi 1 tick quantize function off e 1 tick is 1 48 of quarter note The quantization setting applies to all rhythm patterns When using step input to enter a rhythm pattern the quantize value can be changed at any time and the above operation is not necessary 7 When the setting has been made press the EXIT key The new quantization setting is accepted and the unit returns to the rhythm pattern edit menu 8 set the rhythm pattern time signature use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication EDIT TimSig on the display and press the ENTER key The current time signature setting appears on the display 4 4 beat 9 Turn the dial to select the beat and then press the EXIT key The setting range is 1 4 8 4 ZOOM MRS 1266 10 To set the length number of measures of the rhythm pattern use the cursor left right keys to select the indication EDIT BarLen and press the ENTER key The current length of the pattern is shown as number of measures Number of measures 1 1 Turn the dial to select the desired setting and press the EXIT key 12 Press the EXIT key twice The display returns to the screen of step 3 Real time input For real time input you play the rhythm pattern on the pads of the MRS 1266 This section explains the input procedure
119. F1 264 REGGAEO1 315 INTRO 14 366 TECHN F2 265 REGGAEO2 316 INTRO 15 367 D nB F1 266 317 INTRO 16 368 D nB F2 267 REGGAE04 318 INTRO 17 369 AMB F1 268 5 319 INTRO 18 370 GROOV F1 269 REGGAEO6 320 COUNT 371 GROOV F2 270 AFRO 01 321 ROCK F1 372 BALAD F1 271 AFRO 02 322 ROCK F2 373 BALAD F2 272 AFRO 03 323 ROCK F3 374 BLUES F1 273 AFRO 04 324 ROCK F4 375 BLUES F2 274 AFRO 05 325 ROCK F5 376 CNTRY F1 275 AFRO 06 326 ROCK F6 377 CNTRY F2 276 AFRO 07 327 ROCK F7 378 JAZZ F1 277 AFRO 08 328 ROCK F8 379 JAZZ F2 278 LATIN O1 329 ROCK F9 380 SHFL F1 279 LATIN 02 330 HROCK F1 381 SHFL F2 280 LATIN 03 331 HROCK F2 382 SHFL F3 281 LATIN 04 332 HROCK F3 383 REGGA F1 282 LATIN 05 333 HROCK F4 384 REGGA F2 283 LATIN 06 334 METAL F1 385 AFRO F1 284 LATIN 07 335 METAL F2 386 AFRO F2 285 LATIN 08 336 THRAS F1 387 LATIN F1 286 LATIN 09 337 THRAS F2 388 LATIN F2 287 LATIN 10 338 FUSE F1 389 LATIN F3 288 LATIN 11 339 FUSE F2 390 LATIN F4 289 LATIN 12 340 FUSE F3 391 MIDE F1 290 LATIN 13 341 FUSE F4 392 MIDE F2 291 LATIN 14 342 FUSE F5 393 ENDINGO1 292 LATIN 15 343 FUSE F6 394 ENDINGO2 293 BOSSA 01 344 INDST F1 395 ENDINGO3 294 SAMBA 01 345 POPS 396 ENDINGO4 295 SAMBA 02 346 POPS F2 397 ENDINGOS 296 MIDE 01 347 POPS F3 398 ENDINGO6 297 MIDE 02 348 POPS F4 399 ENDINGO7 298 MIDE 03 349 POPS F5 400 METRO4 4 299 MIDE 04T 350 R nB F1 401 4 300 MIDE 05 351 R nB F2 402 ALL MUTE 301 MIDE 06 352 FUNK F1 1
120. G key so that the key is lit 2 Press the RHYTHM key ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Rhythm Press the INSERT COPY key The screen for selecting the number of the copy destination rhythm song appears 4 Turn the dial to select the copy destination rhythm song When you execute the the contents of the destination rhythm song will be completely erased and overwritten by the copy source rhythm song Take care not to accidentally erase a song that you wish to keep 5 execute the copy process press the ENTER key To cancel press the EXIT key When you press the ENTER key the copy will be executed and the display returns to the rhythm song screen Erasing the rhythm song This section explains how to erase the entire rhythm song resetting it to a blank state 1 From the main screen press the SONG key so that the key is lit 2 Press the RHYTHM key The RHYTHM key lights up and a rhythm song can be created or edited 3 Turn the dial to select the rhythm song to erase 4 Press the DELETE ERASE key The indication DELETE SURE appears on the display you erase the rhythm song it cannot be recovered Use this operation with care ZOOM MRS 1266 5 Press the ENTER key to erase the rhythm song or press the EXIT key to cancel If you press the ENTER key the rhythm song will be erased and the displa
121. GUITAR BASS 1 jack on the front panel and INPUT 1 jack on the rear panel or the GUITAR BASS 2 jack on the front panel and INPUT 2 jack on the rear panel the front panel jack has priority The recorded sound is distorted Check whether the input sensitivity setting INPUT controls and recording level setting REC LEVEL controls are appropriate Lower the fader so that the O dB dot of the level meter does not light e If the EQ gain of the track mixer is set extremely high the sound may be audibly distorted even if the fader is lowered Set the EQ to an appropriate value Problems with effects B Insert effect does not apply e Make sure that the B YPASS TUNER key is out Make sure that the insert effect is sent to the desired location p 119 e Make sure that a MODULE key is lit If all MODULE keys are out either press one or more MODULE keys to make them light or select another patch 161 Appendix Send return effect does not apply Make sure that the CHORUS DELAY or REVERB key is lit If it is out press the key several times to make it light For each channel of the mixer make sure that the REVERB SEND or CHORUS DELAY SEND parameter is turned on If it is on make sure that the send level is raised p 80 Problems with the rhythm section Cannot hear the rhythm pattern play back Make sure that the DRUM BASS status keys are lit in green Make sure
122. MED EB ajor scales eHe Hee Fie elele MEI ZOOM MRS 1266 Minor scales ME e You can use the cursor up down keys to change the tonic C B and the dial to change the register 1 4 played by the pads The tonic corresponds to the note played by pad 1 When you change the tonic the other notes also are shifted accordingly default E When you change the register value all pads are shifted by one octave up or down default 1 4 Press the EXIT key The unit returns to the rhythm pattern screen The register and tonic settings will remain the same even if you change screens or modes If necessary you also change the drum kit bass program sound that is assigned to the track p 89 5 Hold down the REC 0 key and press the PLAY gt key You will hear a pre count of click click click click When the pre count ends rhythm pattern recording will begin number of pre count measures the metronome vol ume be changed as desired gt 114 6 While listening to the metronome tap the pads Your performance on the pads will be recorded according to the quantization setting p 100 When you reach the end of the pattern the unit automatically returns to the first measure and real time input continues 103 Reference Rhythm Instead of tapping the pads you
123. MultiTrak Recording Studio MRS 171266 MultiTrak Recording Studio 85 126 qna b b T mur US sua SAO Operation Manual ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is prohibited USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented The meanings of these symbols are as follows This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way serious injury or death could result Warning AN This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result Caution Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard free use of the MRS 1266 Power requirements The MRS 1266 is powered by the supplied AC Warning adapter To prevent malfuncti
124. NG key The key goes out and the 6TR REC mode is canceled Recording the drum bass sound Rhythm recording The MRS 1266 allows you to record the drum bass sound of the rhythm section onto any track This function is called rhythm recording To use the function proceed as follows 1 From the main screen press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The utility menu appears on the display 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY BOUNCE on the display and press the ENTER key 3 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication BOUNCE REC SRC on the display and press the ENTER key The display changes as follows From this screen you can select the recording source signal MASTER Signal immediately after MASTER fader e DRUM TR Rhythm section drum kit signal BASS TR Rhythm section bass program signal 4 Turn the dial to select DRUM TR or BASS TR Drum or bass is selected as recording source 5 Repeatedly press the EXIT key to return to the main screen ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Recorder 6 Press the BOUNCE key 7 From the main screen repeatedly press the status key of the track to be used as recording destination until the key is lit in red The selected track is ready for recording Up to two status keys can be selected The other tracks function normally HINT When wishing to record d
125. OCK 07 119 R nB 03 169 HIP 22 070 HROCK 08 120 R nB 04 170 HIP 23 071 HROCK 09 121 R nB 05 171 HIP 24 072 METAL 01 122 R nB 06 172 HIP 25 073 METAL 02 123 R nB 07 173 HIP 26 074 METAL 03 124 R nB 08 174 HIP 27 075 METAL 04 125 R nB 09 175 HIP 28 076 METAL 05 126 R nB 10 176 HIP 29 077 METAL 06 127 R nB 11 177 DANCE O1 078 THRASHO1 128 R nB 12 178 DANCE 02 079 THRASHO2 129 FUNK 01 179 DANCE 03 080 PUNK 01 130 FUNK 02 180 DANCE 04 081 PUNK 02 131 FUNK 03 181 DANCE 05 082 PUNK 03 132 FUNK 04 182 DANCE 06 083 PUNK 04 133 FUNK 05 183 DANCE 07 084 FUSIONO1 134 FUNK 06 184 DANCE 08 085 FUSIONO2 135 FUNK 07 185 HOUSE 01 086 FUSIONO3 136 FUNK 08 186 HOUSE 02 087 FUSIONO4 137 FUNK 09 187 HOUSE 03 088 FUSIONO5 138 FUNK 10 188 HOUSE 04 089 FUSIONO6 139 FUNK 11 189 HOUSE 05 090 FUSIONO7 140 FUNK 12 190 HOUSE 06 091 FUSIONO8 141 FUNK 13 191 TECHNOO1 092 FUSIONO9 142 FUNK 14 192 TECHNOO2 093 FUSION10 143 FUNK 15 193 TECHNOO3 094 FUSION11 144 FUNK 16 194 TECHNOO4 095 FUSION12 145 16 9 195 5 096 FUSION13 146 16 10 196 TECHNOO6 097 FUSION14 147 16 1 197 TECHNOO7 098 FUSION15 148 HIP 01 198 099 INDUSTO1 149 HIP 02 199 TECHNOO9 177 Appendix
126. PRESSOR MODULE parameters Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter SENS 0 10 Set the input sensitivity of the compressor ATTACK 0 10 Adjust the speed at which compression is applied LEVEL 1 8 Adjust the output level of the module ZOOM MRS 1266 165 Appendix PRE AMP DRIVE MODULE TYPE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4 PARAMETER 5 PARAMETER 6 GAIN TONE LEVEL Clean sound that models a transistor combo amp GAIN TONE LEVEL Clean sound that models a built in type vacuum tube amp GAIN TONE LEVEL Drive sound that models a built in type vacuum tube amp GAIN TONE LEVEL Model of a small built in vacuum tube combo amp with characteristic distortion GAIN TONE LEVEL Unique crunch sound that models a British style combo amp GAIN TONE LEVEL Crunch sound that models a British style vacuum tube stack amp GAIN TONE LEVEL Drive sound that models a British style vacuum tube stack amp GAIN TONE LEVEL Models a vacuum tube combo amp characterized by long sustain GAIN TONE LEVEL High gain drive sound that models a vacuum tube stack amp GAIN TONE LEVEL Model of a vacuum tube stack amp characterized by thick lows and delicate distortion GAIN TONE LEVEL Drive sound that models a high gain amp suitable for lead GAIN TONE LEVEL 60 s sound typical of a Fuzz unit played through an amp stack GAIN TONE LEVEL Model of a bass amp with a distinctively clean low mid range GAIN TONE LEVEL Model of
127. RASE as import source Then press the ENTER key The indication PRL SEL where xxxxx is the project name appears on the display You can now select the source project Project name Project number 2 Turn the dial to select the source project and press the ENTER key The display now shows the screen for selecting phrases in that project Phrase name Phrase number If the selected project does not contain any phrases the indication NO DATA appears on the display for 2 seconds and then the original screen returns 3 Turn the dial to select the phrase and press the ENTER key The indication IMPORT SURE appears on the display 4 To carry out the import process press the ENTER key once more The phrase is imported When the import process is completed the phrase menu appears again ZOOM MRS 1266 Adjusting phrase parameters Once you have imported phrases into the phrase pool you should specify parameters such as playback range and number of measures The following parameters can be adjusted for each phrase individually START END This parameter determines the playback start point and end point of the phrase in time units In the default condition the parameter is set to the start and end of the imported data This parameter can be used for example to extract only a part of a drum loop imported from CD ROM MEAS X number of measures
128. SRC 4 Press the ENTER key The display indication changes as follows You can now select one of the following two signal types to be recorded on the track 124 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Effects WET The input signal that has passed through the insert effect will be recorded on the track default setting DRY Only the unprocessed input signal will be recorded on the track Even in this case however the insert effect will be applied to the monitor signal 5 Turn the dial to change the setting to DRY 6 When you have finished adjusting settings press the EXIT key several times The unit returns to the main screen The UTILITY REC SRC setting is stored independently for each project Before you begin recording other parts change the setting back to WET ZOOM MRS 1266 Using the send return effects This section explains how to select and edit patches for the send return effects chorus delay reverb About the send return effect patches The reverb and chorus delay send return effects are separate and independent Reverb and chorus delay each have an effect type that determines the type of effect and various parameters that let you adjust the character of the effect Settings for the effect type and parameters together with a name are collectively called send return effect patches A newly created project c
129. T folder Contains data such as rhythm song rhythm pattern data and drum kit data that are read when creating a new project The following files are located in this folder PRJDATA INI Project data RHYTHM SEQ Rhythm pattern and rhythm song data DRUMKITS ZDR Drum kit data SYS folder Contains the system related file The following file is located in this folder MAC PRM INI Number of most recently edited project PROJxxx folder Contains the individual data for each project The following files are located in this folder TRACKx x DAT Audio data for each track V take PHRASExx PH Audio data for each phrase mono or stereo left channel PHRASExx PHR Audio data for each phrase stereo right channel LOOPxx TXT Formula data entered when creating phrase loops PRJDATA INI Project settings data DRUMKITS ZDR Drum kit data RHYTHM SEQ Rhythm pattern and rhythm song data WAV_AIFF folder Folder for storing WAV AIFF files Used when importing phrases from the internal hard disk To use this folder install the optional USB card UIB 01 and copy WAV AIFF files from a computer SOUNDS ZSD Drum kit bass program sound data SYSTEM ZEX MRS 1266 system file Compatibility with the MRS 1044 series The MRS 1266 can read out projects created on the MRS 1044 series but partial data However projects created on the MRS 1266 cannot be read on the MRS 1044 series ZOOM MRS 1266 185 Appendix
130. TER key The current project name is shown on the display 2 To edit the name use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing position to the character you want to change and turn the dial to select a character For information on available characters refer to page 39 To return to the main screen after editing the name press the EXIT key ZOOM MRS 1266 Protecting unprotecting a project This operation lets you write protect the currently loaded project or turn previously enabled protection off When protect is ON the following operations will be impossible e Deleting a project Editing or recording on the recorder Changing the V take Editing a patch including module on off Recording or editing a rhythm pattern or rhythm song Deleting or saving the project Saving deleting scenes making marker settings etc 1 Refer to steps 1 2 of Basic procedure to bring up the indication PROJECT PROTECT on the display Then press the ENTER key The screen for setting the protect status to ON OFF is shown on the display 2 Turn the dial to select ON write protect enabled or OFF write protect disabled When write protect is ON for a project symbol is shown to the right of the project number A change in the protect status becomes active immediately To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times If a project is loaded for which
131. TRACK EDIT key in the display section The utility menu appears on the display 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY PHRASE on the display and press the ENTER key The phrase menu appears on the display Phrase name Phrase number 3 Turn the dial to select a number into which the phrase should be loaded If you select an empty phrase number the display shows EMPTY If you select a number into which a phrase is already loaded the previous phrase will be erased and replaced by the new phrase 4 Press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section once more The phrase utility menu appears on the display 5 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication PHRASE IMPORT on the display and press the ENTER key The menu for selecting the import source appears on the display 6 Use the cursor left right keys to select one of the following and press the ENTER key TAKE Import a specified range of audio data from any track V take in the currently loaded project WAV AIFF Import audio file WAV AIFF from a CD ROM or CD R RW disc inserted in the CD R RW drive or from the internal hard disk PHRASE Import a phrase from the phrase pool of another project saved on the hard disk The subsequent steps will differ depending on which source was selected See the respective sections for the specific commands
132. To cancel press the EXIT key instead When you press the ENTER key the project data are read from the disc and loaded to the hard disk When the operation is finished the display indication changes to LOAD COMPLETE If the backup spans multiple discs the disc will be automatically ejected the data have been loaded and a message prompting the user to insert the next CD R RW disc appears 8 When the above message appears insert the next CD R RW disc and press the ENTER key The load operation resumes If more than two discs are required the above steps will be repeated When the load operation is finished the display indication changes to LOAD COMPLETE When the disc has been ejected it also possible to abort the load operation To do this press the EXIT key while the in dication CHANGE DISCxxx where xxx is the disc number is shown The indication will change to LOAD CANCEL Press the ENTER key to terminate the process If the backup of the project spans multiple discs be sure to insert the discs in the correct order Otherwise the project data will not be read correctly 9 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times ZOOM MRS 1266 145 Reference MIDI This section explains the MIDI related settings of the MRS 1266 About MIDI MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface is a standard that allows messages such
133. When you delete the root chord information the previous information will apply up to the next point where root chord information is input Take care not to delete the wrong information 27 Quick Tour Step 3 Recording the first track In this step you record the first track while listening to the rhythm song you have created 3 1 Adjusting input sensitivity and recording level Adjust input sensitivity to match the instrument connected to the INPUT jack and adjust the signal level to be recorded on the track 1 Connect an instrument or microphone to an input jack Connecting a high impedance instrument such as guitar or bass Use the GUITAR BASS 1 or GUITAR BASS 2 jack on the front panel For instruments with built in preamplifier and for high output instruments better results may be obtained with the INPUT 1 6 jacks on the rear panel Connecting a microphone Use one of the INPUT 1 6 jacks on the rear panel UNBALANCE or BALANCE Connecting a synthesizer or other component with line level stereo output Use two of the INPUT 1 6 jacks on the rear panel UNBALANCE or BALANCE When something is connected to both the GUITAR BASS 1 jack on the front panel and INPUT 1 jack on the rear panel or the GUITAR BASS 2 jack on the front panel and INPUT 2 jack on the rear panel the front panel jack has priority Among balanced and unbalanced connectors on
134. XIT key Editing a send return effect patch This section explains how to edit a send return effect patch 1 Press the EFFECT key in the display section and then press the REVERB key or CHORUS DELAY key 2 If necessary turn the dial to select the patch that you want to edit The following screen is an example of the display indication when the CHORUS DELAY key was pressed 3 Press the EDIT key The display will indicate EDIT and a screen will appear in which you can edit the patch When the EDIT key is pressed the effect type selected for that send return effect is shown Effect type 4 If you want to change the effect type turn the dial When the effect type is changed the effect parameters will also change accordingly HINT If the contents of a patch have been edited the EDIT indi cator in the upper part of the display will change to EDIT ED 5 Use the cursor up down keys to select the effect parameter that you want to edit The name and current value of the effect parameter are shown on the second line of the display Effect parameter 6 Turn the dial to change the setting For details on the effect types that can be selected for reverb or chorus delay and on the range of each effect parameter refer to the appendix gt 171 at the end of this manual 7 As necessary repeat steps 5 6 to edit other effect parameters
135. a scene 82 Recalling a saved scene 83 Switching scenes automatically 83 Deleting certain parameters from a scene 84 Reference Rhythm 86 About the rhythm section 86 Drum kits and bass programs 86 Rhythm patterns and the drum bass tracks 86 Rhythm songs 87 Rhythm pattern mode and rhythm song mode 87 Synchronizing the recorder section and rhythm SOCOM orem de ERU e LR 87 Playing rhythm patterns 88 Selecting and playing a rhythm 88 Changing the tempo of the rhythm pattern 88 Changing the drum kit bass program 89 Creating a rhythm song 89 Selecting a rhythm song 89 Inputting rhythm pattern data 89 Step inp t 3 see eam A esae RE 90 FAST inpULt 92 Inputting root chord data 94 Inputting other data 95 Playing a rhythm song 96 Editing a rhythm song 97 Copying a specific region of measures 97 Transposing the entire rhythm song 98 Copying a rhythm song 98 ZOOM MRS 1266 Erasing the rhythm song 99 Assigning a name to a rhythm song
136. ack 9 10 When selecting two mono tracks the track pairs will be 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 8 The signal flow from the input mixer to the track will change as follows depending on the number of inputs and recording tracks Two mono tracks or stereo track selected as recording track Recorder uu Ni 2 ell Recorder ANP Track SM lp xN E APR One mono track selected as recording track VIP Recorder Lie 7 PNIOFR Recorder bd 7 MASTER 11 12 ars OUTPUT 70 v MASTER M L fader PPR MASTER 1 2 ERE OUTPUT 0 9 MASTER fader The diagrams above show the signal flow when the insert effect has not been inserted into the input mixer For details on the signal flow when the insert effect is inserted refer to page 120 ZOOM MRS 1266 77 Reference Mixer Adjusting the depth of the send re turn effects The depth of the send return effects can be adjusted by setting the volume send level of the signal that is sent from the input mixer to each send return effect chorus delay reverb In normal operation sending the signal from the input mixer to the send return effect will only apply the effect to the signal that is sent from the OUTPUT jacks and will not affect the signal that is recorded on a track record the signa
137. ake for the two tracks or the master track becomes the writing target f the phrase is monaural and the write target track is stereo the same data will be written to both tracks If the phrase is stereo and the write target track is mono the left and right channels of the phrase will be mixed when the data are written to the track When V take which already contains audio data is select ed the existing data will be completely erased and over written by the new audio data 6 When you have selected track V take press the ENTER key A screen for selecting the phrase loop number appears 7 Turn the dial to select the desired phrase loop number and press the ENTER key Phrase loops can be created from 1 10 The name LOOPOI LOOP10 is assigned to the respective phrase When you press the ENTER key the display changes to the loop input screen 8 Use the keys and pads of the rhythm section to enter the equation for creating the loop For information on entry procedures refer to page 71 ZOOM MRS 1266 73 Reference Phrase Looping 9 When equation input is completed press the ENTER key The following screen appears on the display This screen lets you select whether to match phrase playback to the rhythm section measure 10 Turn the dial to select one of the following methods ADJUST OFF When you select this setting the selected phrase is played
138. an copy the audio data of a specified range to a specified position on a specified track This action will overwrite the existing data at the destination location The copy source data will be unchanged Copy source track Copy destination track 1 Refer to steps 1 6 of Basic editing steps to select the copy source track V take and press the ENTER key The display changes as follows This screen lets you specify the copy range start point ZOOM MRS 1266 HINT The edit range start point is shown on the left hand counter in hours minutes seconds milliseconds and on the right hand counter in measures and beats 2 Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing section of the counter and turn the dial to specify the copy start point The point can be specified in hours minutes seconds When a value is specified the measure beat counter reflects the new location If you move the flashing section to the MARKER field on the display you can specify a mark by turning the dial In this case the mark position becomes the editing start point When you specify the point where there is no recorded data an symbol will appear on the display Press the ENTER key The display changes to Copy Src END This screen lets you specify the copy range end point 4 Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the copy range end point If you press the PL
139. an expression pedal to control the volume For an explanation of the parameters refer to the DUAL algorithm MODULATION DELAY MODULE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 DEPTH RATE Stereo chorus with clear sound and great spaciousness DEPTH RATE An effect that adds a pronounced character and modulation to the sound RATE COLOR An effect that adds a swooshing modulation to the sound DEPTH RATE CLIP An effect that cyclically varies the volume SHIFT TONE BALANCE An effect that modifies the pitch of the original sound RATE BALANCE An effect that produces a metallic resonance FREQ DEPTH LowBoost An effect that gives the sound more focus and spatial definition SIZE TONE MIX Simulates the effect of air on the room resonance giving the sound spatial depth TIME FB MIX A delay effect with a maximum of 500 mSec TIME TONE MIX DOUBLE A doubling effect that allows the delay time to be set in 1 mSec steps up to 100 mSec CHORUS FLANGER PHASER TREMOLO PITCH RingMod EXCITER AIR DELAY ZOOM MRS 1266 168 Appendix Explanation of MODULATION DELAY MODULE parameters Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter DEPTH 0 10 Specifies the depth of the effect RATE 1 30 Specifies the speed of the effect COLOR 1 4 Modifies the type of phase tone CLIP 0 10 Emphasizes the effect SHIFT 12 0 24 0 Specifies the a
140. ars 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY MIDI on the display Press the ENTER key Now you can select MIDI related setting items 4 Use the cursor left right keys to select one of the following items and press the ENTER key DRUM CH Set the MIDI channel of the drum track BASS CH Set the MIDI channel of the bass track SPP Turn Song Position Pointer transmission on off COMMAND Turn Start Stop Continue message transmission on off CLOCK Turn Timing Clock transmission on off PRG CHG Turn Program Change transmission on off ZOOM MRS 1266 5 Press the ENTER key to display the setting of the selected item and turn the dial to change the setting For details on each item refer to the following explanation Operation steps related to SMF are explained on page 150 Because transmission and reception of Control Change messages is always enabled there is no parameter for this item For a list of supported Control Change messages see the appendix at the end of this manual 6 When you have finished making settings press the EXIT key several times The unit returns to the main screen 147 Reference MIDI Setting the drum bass MIDI channel You 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 DRUM CH or
141. aying In order for the external MIDI device to play back in synchronization at an appropriate tempo you will need to specify the tempo and time signature of the rhythm pattern rhythm song even if you are not using the rhythm section Timing Clock will be transmitted even if the drum and or bass tracks are muted DRUM BASS status keys are out When using MIDI Timing Clock messages transmitted from the MRS 1266 to synchronize the operation of an external MIDI device you should also turn on transmission for Song Position Pointer and Start Stop Continue messages as well as Timing Clock When transmitting Timing Clock from the MRS 1266 it is recommended to turn the drum bass MIDI channels OFF Synchronization may become unstable if MIDI messages other than Timing Clock are also being transmitted 148 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference MIDI Specifying transmission of Song Position Pointer messages You 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 Timing Clock Refer to steps 1 4 of Basic procedure to bring up the indication SPP on the display Then turn the dial to select one of the following settings ON Transmission on MIDI Song Position Pointer messages will be transmitted when a Locate operation
142. can also input bass phrases in real time by using a MIDI controller connected to the MRS 1266 s MIDI IN connector f you press the REC 0 key during recording the REC key will flash and recording will be temporarily suspended Recording resumes when you press the REC key once more e You can also switch the register during play by pressing the BANK OCTAVE key 7 To edit the bass track during real time input proceed as follows To erase the performance of a specific pad While holding down the DELETE ERASE key press the pad whose sound you want erase While you are holding down both keys the performance of the corresponding pad is erased from the rhythm pattern 7 DELETE RIDE Bass track gt To erase the performance of all pads While holding down the DELETE ERASE key press the BASS status key While you are holding down both keys the performance of all pads is erased from the bass track BASS CHASE Bass track V 8 When you have finished recording press the STOP key Pattern recording will stop and the unit returns to the rhythm pattern screen Press the PLAY key to hear the pattern that you recorded Press the DRUM key if you want to record the drum track 9 To terminate pattern recording and return to the main screen press the EXIT key 104 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Rhy
143. complete press the STOP W key The REC 0 key goes out and the display returns to the rhythm song screen 9 Return to the beginning of the rhythm song and press the PLAY gt key The rhythm song you have created is played back To stop playback press the STOP B key When the rhythm song is as you like it press the EXIT key to return to the main screen To change a chord setting perform the following steps when the REC 6 key is lit Changing the entered root or chord type Use the cursor left right keys to call up the measure you want to edit and use the cursor up down keys to bring up the indication ROOT for editing root information or CHORD for editing chord information on the display Then change the setting with the dial Change 1 2 3 F 1 2 3 D G7 When you change the root chord information the new information will apply up to the next point where root chord information is input Take care not to enter wrong information Deleting the entered root or chord type Use the cursor left right keys to call up the root chord ZOOM MRS 1266 information you want to delete and press the DELETE ERASE key in the rhythm section The entered root chord information is deleted and the display indication changes to lt ROOT lt CHORD Delete 1 3 F G7 1 2 L 3 m G7
144. cording level with the REC LEVEL control while playing your instrument 2 With the recorder stopped repeatedly press the status key for the track you wish to use so that the key lights up in red 3 Operate the fader of the selected track to adjust the monitor level of the input signal If necessary press the PLAY key and operate the DRUM BASS faders and the fader of the already recorded track to adjust the volume balance of the rhythm song and the track 4 Press the ZERO M4 key to return to the beginning of the song 5 To start recording hold down the REC 6 key and press the PLAY gt key The REC 0 key and PLAY key will light and recording will begin Record your instrument while listening to the rhythm song and track playback 6 To finish recording press the STOP W key The REC 6 key and PLAY PF key will go out and recording will stop If you wish to redo only a of the track use the punch in punch out function p 40 7 s To listen to the recorded content press the ZERO 4 key to return to the beginning of the song and press the PLAY gt key The tracks will be played back together with the rhythm song If you are satisfied with the recorded content press the status key for the recorded track until it is lit in green Use the same procedure to record other tracks 32 ZOOM MRS 1266 Quick Tour Step 5 Mixdown When you ar
145. creature type sound effect for vocals TapeComp Patch which simulates analog multi recording Duet Adds a child voice to female vocal or a female voice to male vocals Active Patch with emphasized attack Psyche Vocal gimmick effect in the psychedelic style DeepDLY Delay for vocals useful when cutting shouts or sound EMPTY E LINE ALGORITHM No PATCHNAME 00000 Syn Lead Effect for single note synth leads OrganPha Phaser effect for synth organ OrgaRock Boomy distortion sound for rock organ EP Chor Beautiful resonance and chorus effective for electric piano ClavFlg Sound for clavinet Concert Concert hall effect for piano Honkey Honky tonk piano simulation PowerBD An effect that gives a bass drum more power c DrumFing Conventional flanger for drums LiveDrum Simulation of outdoor live doubling JetDrum Phaser sound effective on 16 beat hi hat AsianKit Transforms a standard kit into an Asian kit BassBost Boost patch that emphasizes the low range Mono gt St An effect that gives spaciousness to a monaural source AM Radio Simulation of an AM radio WideDrms Wide stereo effect good for internal drums DanceDrm Powerful effect with reinforced bass for dance rhythms Octaver SFX type effect adding a one octave lower sound P
146. ction The utility menu appears 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY SUB OUT on the display and press the ENTER key The signal currently assigned to the STEREO SUB OUT jack will be displayed The following selections are available MASTER Signal after MASTER faders DRUM Drum signal after DRUM fader BASS Bass signal after BASS fader TR1 TR8 TR9 10 Signal of respective track after fader 1 8 9 10 INPUT Signal after input REC LEVEL control 156 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Other Functions If the insert effect is being used for the selected signal the output will also be processed by the effect 3 Press the respective 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 DRUM BASS or TR9 10 is selected To select two adjacent signals press two status keys or ON OFF keys simultaneously 4 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times In this condition the selected signal only is output from the STEREO SUB OUT jack The output level can be adjusted with the STEREO SUB OUT level control Pressing the selected status key or ON OFF key once more turns off the output of the signal To obtain two signals independently connect a Y cable stereo plug x 1 mono plug x 2 to the STEREO SUB OUT
147. cursor left right keys to select the track or drum bass sound and the cursor up down keys to switch parameters 4 To adjust EQ press the EQ HIGH or EQ LOW key in the track parameter section Press the EQ HIGH key to adjust the high frequency range tone or the EQ LOW key to adjust the low frequency range tone At this time editing will affect the track or drum bass sound that was last selected If necessary switch to the desired track or drum bass sound 79 Reference Mixer 5 Use the cursor up down keys to select the EQ parameter that you want to adjust and turn the dial to edit the value The parameters that can be selected and their ranges are as follows EQ HIGH EQHIG Adjusts the amount of high range boost cut Range 12 0 12 dB Default 0 EQHIF Adjusts the turnover frequency for high range boost cut Range 500 18000 Hz Default 8000 EQ LOW EQLOG Adjusts the amount of low range boost cut Range 12 0 12 dB Default 0 EQLOF Adjusts the turnover frequency for low range boost cut Range 40 1600 Hz Default 125 If you press the EQ HIGH key while the HIGH screen is displayed the key goes out and EQ HIGH is turned off Pressing the key once more activates it again In the same way you can switch EQ LOW off and on by pressing the EQ LOW key when the EQ LOW screen is displayed 6 Repeat steps 4 5 to adjust settings
148. d microphone and Gtr amp Bass for guitar and bass An algorithm suitable for simultaneous recording of vocals and guitar or for two guitars or bass guitars GUITAR BASS An algorithm suitable for recording guitar bass MIC An algorithm suitable for vocals or microphone recording LINE An algorithm suitable mainly for recording line level output instruments such as synthesizer or electric piano Algorithm COMP LIM MIC PRE NR Effect module arrangement MASTERING An algorithm suitable for processing a stereo mix signal such as during mixdown The arrangement of the effect modules and the signal flow for each algorithm is shown in the diagram below There three types of algorithms input stereo out put stereo input stereo output and mono input x 2 mono output x 2 This difference will affect the signal flow when the insert effect is inserted For details refer to p 120 Each effect module comprises various parameters that adjust the effect type and the effect depth Settings for the parameters of each effect module and an overall volume setting patch level are collectively referred to as a patch Patch PRE AMP DRIVE MODULATION VOL PDL DELAY A newly created project contains 280 patches and these gt patches are organized according to the five algorithms You can instantly switch insert effect settings simply by selec
149. d Kick TMDry1 Dry Tom 1 BDTight Tight Shell Kick TMDry2 Dry Tom 2 BDHuge Huge Kick TMDry3 Dry Floor BDHard Deep Hard beater Kick TMLoose1 Loose Tom 1 BDAmbi Ambient Kick TMLoose2 Loose Tom 2 BDStage1 Stage Ambient Kick 1 TMLoose3 Loose Floor BDStage2 Stage Ambient Kick 2 TMAmbi1 Ambient Tom 1 BDDry Dry Kick TMAmbi2 Ambient Tom 2 BDReso Resonated Kick TMAmbi3 Ambient Floor BDDeep1 Deep Shell Kick TMLow1 Low Tune Tom 1 BDDeep2 Deep Muffed Kick TMLow2 Low Tune Tom 2 BDAnlg1 Analog Kick TMLow3 Low Tune Floor BDAnlg2 Short Analog Kick TMHard1 Hard Hit Tom 1 BDDgAna1 DIGI ANA Kick TMHard2 Hard Hit Tom 2 BDDgAna2 Long DIGI ANA Kick TMHard3 Hard Hit Floor BDSynth Synth Kick 808 1 808 1 BDBend SDLive1 Velocity Bend Kick Live Ambient 1 808 2 808 2 808 3 808 Floor SDLive2 Live Ambient 2 TMGate1 Power Gate Tom 1 SDAmbi Booth Ambient TMGate2 Power Gate Tom 2 SDDry Booth Dry TMGate3 Power Gate Floor SDSnappy Dry Snappy TMAco1 Acoustic Tom 1 SDDryHi Dry High Tuned TMAco2 Acoustic Tom 2 SDHigh1 High Tuned 1 TMAco3 Acoustic Floor SDHigh2 High Tuned 2
150. d point The stretched or compressed track will be played back and when you press the STOP Ml key the display will ask TimStrch SURE asking you to confirm the time stretch compress operation 6 To execute the time stretch compress operation press the ENTER key By using the EXIT key instead of the ENTER key you can move back to previous screens When the time stretch compress operation is executed the indication TimStrch COMPLETE appears on the display and the unit returns to the track edit menu 60 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Track Editing Editing V takes Recorded audio data can also be edited in V take units You can for example copy 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 These are as follows 1 From the main screen press the V TAKE key the track parameter section The key lights up and a screen for switching the V take appears on the display While this screen is shown the level meter s flashing lit out status indicates the V take selection and the presence or absence of audio data 234567 890 LR TRACK MASTER V take BE Lit recorded V take 2 m a 4 ux E Flashing currently selected V take E 8 Out unrecorded V take 2 Use the cursor left right k
151. d while you play the song but the changes cannot be stored on the disk If you wish to retain changes you have made disable the protect status p 141 Turning on the power 1 Make sure that the AC adapter instrument and audio system or headphones are correctly connected to the MRS 1266 For information on connections refer to page 15 2 Press the POWER switch on the rear panel Power to the MRS 1266 comes on the unit performs a self test and switch settings are read Wait until the following indication appears on the display This screen is called the main screen 3 Turn on the audio system connected to the MASTER OUTPUT jacks HINT When a synthesizer or other electronic instrument is con nected to the MRS 1266 turn power on in the order synthe gt MRS 1266 audio system Turn power off in the re verse order ZOOM MRS 1266 Selecting the demo song On the MRS 1266 song data are managed in units called projects A project encompasses recorded audio data rhythm patterns and rhythm songs of the rhythm section internal effect patches effect programs and other information When you load a project the complete state in which that song was saved will be reproduced To load the demo song project from the hard disk proceed as follows 1 Press the PROJECT key The indication PROJECT SELECT appears on the display This is the screen for selecting a project
152. de and the RHYTHM key flashes 2 Turn the dial to select the pattern for which to specify chord information and press the RHYTHM key The RHYTHM key is now constantly lit and the unit is in the condition for creating and editing rhythm patterns 108 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Rhythm 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 allows you to specify the root for that rhythm pattern D the dial to select the root for the chord The available range is C B default setting C When setting chord information for a rhythm song the root specified here will become the default 6 When the setting is complete press the EXIT key The rhythm pattern edit menu appears again 7 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication EDIT OrgChord on the display and press the ENTER key This screen allows you to specify the chord type for that rhythm pattern 8 Turn the dial to select the chord For example if you have entered a bass phrase with an Em chord in the rhythm pattern set the root to E and the chord type to Minor 9 When the setting is complete press the EXIT key The rhythm pattern edit menu appears again 10 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key se
153. derations the MRS 1266 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device and protection from external interference However equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the MRS 1266 as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely With any type of digital control device the MRS 1266 included electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth to clean the MRS 1266 If necessary slightly moisten the cloth Do not use abrasive cleanser wax or solvents such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol since these may dull the finish or damage the surface Backup The data of MRS 1266 can be lost because of malfunction or incorrect operation Backup your data Copyrights Except for personal use unauthorized recording from copyrighted sources CDs records tapes video clips broadcast material and so on is prohibited ZOOM Corporation does not bear any liability for injunctions regarding the copyright law infringement Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference MIDI is a registered trademark of Association of Musical Electronics Industry AMEI GS is a trademark or a registered trademark of Roland corpora
154. dition of step 4 To add more audio data load the next project and repeat the above procedure When using this method blank of 2 seconds will automatically be inserted between tracks on the disc e Aslongas the finalizing operation has not been performed the CD R RW disc cannot be played on an ordinary CD player For information on how to audition an unfinalized CD R RW disc refer to page 133 12 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key ZOOM MRS 1266 Recording audio data by album This method involves creating a list for the audio CD called an album which contains information about master tracks from multiple projects saved on the hard disk The CD R CD RW disc is then written in a single operation Before starting the procedure described below use the trimming function on the master track to make sure that it does not include unwanted blank portions at the beginning and end 1 Insert CD R RW disc into the CD R RW drive To newly write audio data use a blank CD R RW disc or a CD RW disc that has been completely erased To add audio data use a CD R RW disc that has not yet been finalized 2 Verify that the correct V takes are selected for the master tracks of the projects to be recorded Projects which an unrecorded V take is selected for the master track cannot be used as source material 3 From the main screen press th
155. doing this real time input where you record your play on the front panel pads and step input where play is stopped and you enter the sounds one by one Preparations Before starting to record you must select a rhythm pattern number for input and set the quantize value shortest unit for recording number of measures and beats drum kit bass program number etc 1 s From the main screen press the PATTERN key so that the key lights up The rhythm section goes into rhythm pattern mode 2 Press the RHYTHM key The RHYTHM key lights up and creating and editing a rhythm pattern becomes possible 3 Turn the dial to select an empty rhythm pattern The indication EMPTY appears on the display when an empty pattern is selected If there is no empty rhythm pattern erase an unneeded pattern 111 4 Press the EDIT key The rhythm pattern edit menu appears 5 To set the quantize value use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication EDIT Quantize on the display and press the ENTER key 100 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Rhythm The quantize value 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 Turn the dial to select the desired quantize value The following settings are available 4 Quarter note 8
156. dure is as follows 1 From the main screen press the INPUT SOURCE key in the effect section The currently selected insert location appears on the display Insert position of insert effect The following positions are available IN Input mixer default setting DRUM Drum sound output BASS Bass sound output TRi Track 1 8 output TR1 2 TR3 4 TR5 6 TR7 8 TR9 10 Track 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 or 9 10 output MASTER Immediately before MASTER fader 2 Turn the dial to select the insert position ZOOM MRS 1266 e While the above display is shown you can select the insert position by pressing the ON OFF keys or status keys in the input section To select the track pairs 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 or to select two tracks in 6TR REC mode press two status keys simultaneously In 6TR REC mode you can also activate two status keys which are not adjacent 3 When the insert position has been selected press the EXIT key The unit returns to the main screen When the insert effect is placed a position other than the input mixer the INPUT SOURCE will be lit at the main screen Selecting the patch for the insert ef fect This section explains how to select the patch for the insert effect 1 Press the EFFECT key the display section The key lights up and the display indicates the patch selected for the most recent effect operation in
157. e AUDIO key in the control section The audio CD menu appears 4 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication AUDIO CD ALBUM on the display D Press the ENTER key In this condition you can register projects for the album The indication END OF PROJ denotes the end of the album list of projects When the album display is first called up no project has been registered therefore the indication END OF PROJ appears 131 Reference Creating a CD 6 Turn the dial to select the project to be used as track 1 of the album The indication END OF PROJ moves up to the next track and the screen changes as follows 1 Project number 2 Project name 4 V take duration 3 Track number 1 Project number 2 Project name This shows the name and number of the project to be used as recording source 3 Track number This shows the track number to be used as write target on the CD R RW disc 4 V take duration This shows the length of the currently selected V take of the master track in the above project Only projects with a master track for which recorded V take is selected are shown If a desired project name does not come up check whether a recorded V take was selected for its master track 7 s When the project for track 1 has been selected use the cursor right key to move to track 2 The screen changes as follows 8 Turn the d
158. e INPUT control and REC LEVEL control to adjust the recording level During playback use the faders of the mixer section to adjust the mix balance of your instrument and the playback of the tracks ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Recorder 4 Locate a point several measures before the intended punch in point and press the PLAY gt key to begin recorder playback 5 When you come to the punch in point press the REC 9 key or press the foot switch The REC key lights up and recording begins from that location 6 When you come to the intended punch out point press the REC 0 key or the foot switch once again The REC key goes out and recording is defeated from that point 7 x stop playback press the STOP W key 8 To check the newly recorded content locate to the point of step 4 and press the PLAY P key Using auto punch in out Auto punch in out is a function that lets you specify beforehand the region to be re recorded Punch in will occur automatically when you reach the starting location In point and punch out will occur automatically when you reach the ending location Out point This is convenient for example when you cannot operate the MRS 1266 because you are playing the instrument yourself or when very fast playback record switching is required In point Out point Track Playback Recording Playback In order to perform auto punch in out you mu
159. e Explanation of parameter GAIN 12 12 Specifies the gain EQ MODULE TYPE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4 HIGH MID LOW LEVEL SBandEQ Three band equalizer For an explanation of the parameters refer to the GUITAR BASS algorithm ZNR MODULE TYPE PARAMETER 1 ZNR THRSHOLD Zoom s proprietary noise reduction that minimizes noise when you are not playing For an explanation of the parameters refer to the GUITAR BASS algorithm ZOOM MRS 1266 170 PARAMETER 8 MIX LOW Appendix MIN VOL You can use an expression pedal to control the volume VOL PDL For an explanation of the parameters refer to theDUAL algorithm DIMENSION RESONANCE MODULE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4 PARAMETER 5 PARAMETER 6 PARAMETER 7 RISE 1 RISE 2 DIMENSN DIMENSN An effect that produces spatial DEPTH FreqOFST EFX LVL DRY LVL RESONNC A resonance filter with LFO RESONNC Explanation of DIMENSION RESONANCE MODULE parameters Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter RISE 1 0 30 Specifies the degree to which the stereo component is emphasized RISE 2 0 30 Specifies the spaciousness that includes the mono component DEPTH 0 10 Specifies the depth of the effect FreqOFST 1 30 Specifies the LFO offset RATE 1 30 Specifies the speed of the effect TYPE HPF LPF bPF Specifies the type of filter RESO 1 30 Adds character to the effect EFX LVL
160. e ejected after it has been filled up and a message prompting the user to insert the next CD R RW disc appears 9 When the above message appears insert a new CD R RW disc and press the ENTER key The backup operation resumes If more than two discs are required the above steps will be repeated When the backup is finished the display indication changes to SAVE COMPLETE When the disc has been ejected it also possible to abort the backup operation To do this press the EXIT key while the indication CHANGE DISCxxx where xxx is the disc num ber is shown The indication will change to SAVE CAN CEL Press the ENTER key to terminate the process When backup spans several discs the discs must be used in the same order for restore Be sure to note the disc number on the case and label of the disc 10 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times ZOOM MRS 1266 Saving all projects to CD R RW disc You can save all projects on the hard disk to CD R RW media for backup If the total size of all projects is larger than the capacity of one CD R RW disc the backup will automatically extend over multiple volumes with lower numbered projects being placed on lower numbered discs PRJ 000 PRJ 001 Disc 1 PRJ 000 5 PRyoo1 Backup 00 PRJ 002 E PRJ 002 PRJ 004 MRS 1266 PRJ PRJ 003 Disc 3 PRJ
161. e finished recording all tracks you can adjust the volume level panning etc of the rhythm section and the recorded tracks section use the send return effect and insert effect and perform other steps to create the finished song 5 1 Adjusting volume panning and EQ Here s how to adjust the volume panning stereo left right position and EQ for each track of the mixer section and for the drum bass sound Bi Adjusting the volume 1 Make sure that all status keys for recorded tracks and for DRUM and BASS are lit green In addition press the ON OFF keys in the input section to make them go out MC Min GUITAR max MIN GUITAR Max ON OFF Out You can also add the signal from the input jacks to the mix down In this case set the respective ON OFF key to ON 2 Set the MASTER fader to the 0 dB position 3 Press the PLAY gt key to play back the song and use the faders of the recorded tracks and the DRUM and BASS faders to adjust the volume balance The signals from the rhythm section and the various track signals are sent to the corresponding faders which function as built in mixer The assignment of signals to faders is as shown in the following diagram ZOOM MRS 1266 Recorder section Track 8 Tracks 9 10 Rhythm section Bass sound MASTER DRUM BASS 1 7 8 9 10 11 12
162. e key will be out when this is off n the same way when the reverb parameter is displayed pressing the REVERB SEND key will cause the signal sent from the input mixer to reverb to be switched on off 6 When you have finished making settings press the EXIT key The unit returns to the main screen Adjusting the pan balance This section explains how to adjust the pan stereo position of the signal sent from the input mixer to the MASTER OUTPUT jacks and the recording tracks or the balance the volume balance between two channels 1 Pressthe PAN key in the track parameter section The screen for adjusting the PAN parameter appears 2 Press an ON OFF key in the input section The input mixer will be selected for panning value adjustment 78 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Mixer 3 Turn the dial to edit the value of the PAN parameter The PAN 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 press the EXIT key The unit returns to the main screen The function of the PAN parameter changes as follows depending on the number of input jacks that are currently turned on and on the number of recording tracks that are currently selected When no recording track is selected For the signal that is sent from the input mixer to the L R channels of the OUTPUT jacks the PAN parameter wil
163. e main screen press the EXIT key several times 7 s play the SMF press the PLAY f key The SMF is played in conjunction with the recorder section rhythm section When playing SMF the recorder section rhythm section will always be activated regardless of the RHYTHM key status on off The beat information contained in the SMF is disregarded Locating a measure beat in the song of the MRS 1266 may therefore lead to a mismatch with the measure beat of the SMF ZOOM MRS 1266 152 Reference Other Functions This section explains various other functions of the MRS 1266 Changing the function of the PUNCH IO foot switch The foot switch can be used to perform manual punch in out Pressing the foot switch has the same effect as pressing the REC key With the default settings of the MRS 1266 a foot switch connected to the FOOT SW jack can be used to control play 5 To return to the main screen press the EXIT ke stop of the recorder If you want to use the foot switch to e P EXIT key control manual punch in out recording gt p 40 use the following procedure to change the internal setting 1 From the main screen press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The utility menu appears 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY SYSTEM on the display and press the ENTER key The system u
164. e mix amount Explanation of ISOLATOR MODULE parameters ISOLATOR Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter XOVER Lo 50 16000 Specifies the frequency at which the Lo Mid bands will be divided XOVER Hi 50 16000 Specifies the frequency at which the Mid Hi bands will be divided MIX HIGH OFF 24 6 Specifies the mix amount of the high range MIX MID OFF 24 6 Specifies the mix amount of the mid range MIX LOW OFF 24 6 Specifies the mix amount of the low range EQ MODULE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4 ID HIGH M LOW LEVEL 3BandEQ Three band equalizer For an explanation of the parameters refer to the GUITAR BASS algorithm ZNR MODULE TYPE PARAMETER 1 ZNR THRSHOLD Zoom s proprietary noise reduction that minimizes noise when you are not playing For an explanation of the parameters refer to the DUAL algorithm VOL PDL MODULE TYPE PARAMETER 1 MIN VOL VO POL You can use an expression pedal to control the volume For an explanation of the parameters refer to the DUAL algorithm ZOOM MRS 1266 169 Appendix MODULATION DELAY MODULE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 MIX CHORUS DEPTH RATE Stereo chorus with clear sound and great spaciousness FLANGER DEPTH RATE FB An effect that adds a pronounced character and modulation to the sound PHASER RATE COLOR
165. e module TOP Adjusts the resonance of the strings BODY Adjusts the resonance of the body CABINET Combo Simulation of a combo type cabinet Bright Combo Produces a brighter tone than Combo Flat A cabinet with a flat response Stack Produces the character of a stack type cabinet BassCombo The sound of a combo type cabinet for bass BassStack The sound of a stack type cabinet for bass SPEAKER Combo 1 The sound of a combo type guitar amp with one 12 inch speaker Combo 2 The sound of a combo type guitar amp with two 12 inch speakers Combo 3 The sound of a combo type guitar amp with one 10 inch speaker Gt Stack The sound of a stack type guitar amp with four 10 inch speakers Gt Wall The sound of multiple stack type amps placed together Bs Combo The sound of a combo type bass amp with one 15 inch speaker Bs Combo The sound of a stack type bass amp with four 6 5 inch speakers Adjusts the cabinet resonance of the speaker Adjusts the character of the electric acoustic pre amp ZOOM MRS 1266 166 Appendix EQ MODULE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4 MID LOW HIGH LEVEL Three band equalizer Explanation of EQ MODULE parameters Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter HIGH 12 12 Boosts cuts the high frequency range MID 12 12 Boosts cuts the mid frequency range LOW 12 12 B
166. e of the selected patch can now be edited The character currently selected for editing flashes 3 Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing position to the character you want to change and turn the dial to select a character For information on available characters refer to page 39 4 Repeat step 3 as necessary to complete the new name 5 To confirm the new name press the STORE key in the control section twice The new name is stored and the unit returns to the patch selection screen Keep mind that the name will revert to the previous if you switch to another patch without storing the edited patch name Applying the insert effect only to the monitor signal Normally when the insert effect is placed into the input mixer the signal processed by the effect will be recorded on the track If necessary however you can apply the insert effect only to the monitor signal and record the unprocessed input signal on the track For example when recording the unprocessed sound of a vocal performance the vocalist may be more comfortable singing if an insert effect suitable for mic recording is applied to the monitor signal INPUT T 1 Set the insert effect position to the input mixer 2 In the main screen press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The utility menu appears 3 Use the cursor left right keys to call up the indication UTILITY REC
167. e selected as move destination In this case the currently selected V take for each track becomes the editing target 6 Specify the move destination track V take in the same way as when selecting the move source track V take and press the ENTER key The display changes to the screen for specifying move destination start point 56 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Track Editing 7 Specify the move destination start point in the same way as for the move source and press the ENTER key The indication Move SURE appears on the display 8 execute the move operation press the ENTER key By using the EXIT key instead of the ENTER key you can move back to previous screens When the move is executed the indication Move COMPLETE appears on the display and the unit returns to the track edit menu Erasing a specified range of data You can erase the audio data of a specified range and return the range to the mute non recorded condition 1 Refer to steps 1 6 of Basic editing steps to select the track V take for erasing and press the ENTER key The display changes as follows This screen lets you specify the erase range start point 2 Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing section of the counter and turn the dial to specify the erase start point You can also specify the point as a mark Press the ENTER key
168. e you want to enter The available settings are listed below The following settings are available 4 Quarter note 8 Eighth note 12 Eighth triplet note 16 Sixteenth note 24 Sixteenth triplet note 32 Thirty second note Hi 1 tick 1 48 of quarter note The quantize value that you select here becomes the length of one step during step recording You can use the cursor up down keys at any time to change the quantize setting The quantize value setting is linked to the quantize setting for real time input If you change one setting the other will also change Quantize value sixteenth note Y ZOOM MRS 1266 105 Reference Rhythm 5 enter note hit the pad corresponding to the note and then press the STEP key The note is recorded and the unit advances by one step corresponding to the quantize value set in step 4 You can also use the BANK OCTAVE key to select a different pad bank before hitting a pad The intensity with which you hit the pad is also recorded on the drum track f you hit several pads during input multiple sounds will be recorded at the same position Instead of tapping the pads you can also input sounds by using a MIDI controller connected to the MRS 1266 s MIDI IN connector 6 To enter a rest press only the STEP key If you press the STEP key by itself the position advances by one step duration of quantize value
169. eat sound of the British 900 series of stack amps Soldan High gain amp sound ideal for single coil half tone settings MatchDrv Drive sound of a modern class A amp Snake Heavy metal sound with a solid bottom Crunch 800 series crunch sound ensemble Ballad Warm lead sound Metal X Good metal sound with subtle overtones produced by effect DP Drv 70 s hard rock sound WetDrive Simple overdrive sound with a wet feel Mellow Lead sound with a sweet tone MultiDst Strong all around sound for backing or melody Bright Crisp sound for a wide range of uses Melody Tastefully seasoned sound ideal for melodies V Blues Vintage blues sound BlueFngr Bluesy sound suitable for finger picking StrmBeat Basic sound suitable for strummed backing Natural compression sound JazzTone Clean sound suitable for jazz Funky Funky cutting sound FDR Cin Clean sound of American made vintage tube amp Rockbily Rockabilly sound with short delay NYFusion Clean sound suitable for direct line recording Wet Rhy Cutting sound suitable for ballads LA Std L A studio style big chorus sound 50sRNB Tremolo sound suitable for rhythm amp blues DeepFLG Clean flanging sound HDR Drv Wet new hard rock sound 12 Clean Clean sound suitable for arpeggios with octave pitch
170. ecified data 59 Adjusting parameters 69 Rhythm 86 Copying a 71 Changing e MEI 25 Creating a phrase 71 Changing drum kit bass program 89 Formula gt 71 Changing drum bass volume 109 Importing a phrase 66 Changing 88 Importing a phrase from another project 69 CODyIDng 7 Meee 110 Importing a V take from the current project 66 Creating original rhythm pattern 100 Importing a WAV AIFF 68 Editing rhythm pattern 110 Writing a phrase loop to a track 73 Erasing 25 111 Phirase pool i rre e sett edet 65 Erasing play contents of a specific pad 102 104 Playback 161 Erasing play contents of all 102 104 Plus symbol 72 92 Importing from another project 114 115 Real time gt 101 Preview 52 Selecting for 88 Program
171. ect on CD R RW disc 142 Effect patch 1 172 Saving all projects on CD R RW disc 143 Effect section x uerus 11 12 CD R RW drive operation problems 162 Effect type parameter 1 164 ZOOM MRS 1266 188 Appendix a EDU EE Re NR AGES 117 L Importing a patch from another project 128 Level 156 EQ adjustment 34 Loading EQ HIGH 34 Project Sse ERA tats NET Bases Se 139 EQ LOW key 34 Project from CD R RW disc 144 Erasing 62 Locate 40 Name edit 5414 thts ee und 38 Switching cen rRERUU TEE DUUM 38 M Erasing Malos d ums ea e heat v iret rbd 103 CDRW USC quide UMS PLNS EUN rn Major scale 103 FI EUER 102 10 Manual 40 Play contents of all 102 104 49 PrOJeGt asd e ripe 140 Rhythm 111 function Rhythm 99 Clearing a MATE sent of 62
172. ect size available hard disk Capacity i n erp eR EUR 139 Copying a project 140 Erasing a project 140 Editing the project name 141 Protecting unprotecting a project 141 Backup and restore 142 Saving a single project to CD R RW disc 142 Saving all projects to CD R RW disc 143 Loading a project from CD R RW disc 144 Reference MIDI 146 About MIDI 146 What you can do using MIDI 146 Making MIDI related settings 147 Basic procedure 147 Setting the drum bass MIDI channel 148 Specifying transmission of Timing Clock UT REX 148 Specifying transmission of Song Position Pointer messages 149 Specifying transmission of Start Stop Continue messages 149 Specifying transmission of Program Change messages 221 meh ues 149 Using the SMF 150 Reading an SMF into a project 150 Selecting the SMF output destination 150 SMF playback 152 Reference Other Functions 153 Changing the function of the foot switch 153 Using the tuner function 154 Prevent
173. ed either during playback or when stopped You can also use the scrub function to locate the position with high precision 2 Press the MARK key in the control section A mark will be assigned to the current location When a mark has been assigned the new mark number 01 99 will appear in the MARKER area in the upper right of the display The mark number is assigned automatically in ascending order from the beginning of the song If you add a new mark between two existing marks the subsequent marks will be renumbered Add a mark g gt Mark js pig Fo Ge eh number Y V Song 49 Reference Recorder Mark number 00 is already set at the beginning of the song the counter zero location n the main screen the MARKER area in the upper right of the display will show the number of the mark that you passed last i e the previous mark in the song If a dot is shown at the lower right of the mark number this means that the mark location matches the current location MARKER Locating a mark Here s how to move to the location of a mark This can be done in two ways you can use key operations or specify the mark number directly E Using keys to locate 1 From the main screen press either the MARKER 144 or gt gt key in the control section Each time you press the key the unit jumps to the next mark before or after the cur
174. en allows you to specify the bass track volume The display shows the current volume setting 0 15 7 s Turn the dial to select the desired setting and then press the EXIT key The setting is accepted and the rhythm pattern edit menu appears again 8 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times Copying a rhythm pattern You can copy a rhythm pattern to another pattern number This is useful if you want to create variations of a rhythm pattern 1 Fromthe main screen press the PATTERN key so that the key lights up The rhythm section goes into rhythm pattern mode and the RHYTHM key flashes 2 Press the RHYTHM key Press the INSERT COPY key A screen for selecting the copy destination appears An empty pattern is listed as E 4 Turn the dial to select the number of the rhythm pattern to use as copy destination and press the ENTER key 5 To execute the copy process press the ENTER key To cancel press the EXIT key When you press the ENTER key the copy will be executed and the display returns to the rhythm pattern selection screen with the copy destination rhythm pattern as the selected pattern If the copy destination rhythm pattern contains any information this will be overwritten 6 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times Editing the name of a rhythm pattern This section explains how to edit the name of a
175. en you record Problems with MIDI The MRS 1266 s drum bass sounds cannot be played from an external MIDI device Make sure that a MIDI cable is correctly connected from the MIDI OUT connector of the external device to the MRS 1266 s MIDI IN connector Make sure that the MIDI send channels of the external device match the MIDI receive channels for drum bass track at the MRS 1266 Cannot synchronize with an external MIDI device Make sure that a MIDI cable is correctly connected from the MIDI OUT connector of the MRS 1266 to the MIDI IN connector of the external device At the MRS 1266 make sure that output is enabled for the Timing Clock Song Position Pointer and Start Stop Continue messages gt 148 Make sure that the external MIDI device is set to receive the Timing Clock and synchronize to it Make sure that the external MIDI device is in playback mode Cannot load SMF from CD ROM or CD R RW disc Make sure that the SMF is Format O and that the file name and extension are appropriate Cannot play SMF Make sure that SMF output is set to ON SMF playing information is output from the MIDI OUT connector p 151 162 ZOOM MRS 1266 Appendix Problems with CD R RW drive Cannot play audio CD created with MRS 1266 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 RW discs
176. ence Track Editing This section explains how to edit audio data contained on the tracks of the recorder section There are two major types of editing functions directly rewriting waveform data and V take editing Editing by rewriting data The procedure for copying or moving a specified range by directly rewriting the waveform data is explained below Basic editing steps When editing by rewriting waveform data some steps are similar for each action These are as follows 1 From the main screen press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The utility menu appears on the display 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY TR EDIT on the display and press the ENTER key The track edit menu containing various editing commands appears on the display 3 Use the cursor left right keys to select the desired command The following editing commands are available Copy Copy a specified range of audio data Move Move a specified range of audio data e Erase Erase a specified range of audio data Trim Retain only a specified range of audio data and erase the rest e Fade I O Fade in out Perform fade in fade out over a specified audio data interval Reverse Reverse a specified range of audio data Timstrch Time Stretch Compress Change the duration of a specified range of audio data without changing the pitch 4 Press the
177. ently loaded HiNT It is not possible to directly load an audio track from an audio CD as a phrase You must first read it into a track p 137 project and specify a range to be used as a phrase 2 Audio file on CD ROM R RW You can load a stereo or mono audio file 8bit 16bit AIFF or WAV file with sampling frequency 8 48 kHz from a CD ROM R RW disc inserted in the CD R RW drive and use it as a phrase Once you have loaded phrases into the phrase pool you can specify various parameters such as playback range and volume level and then you can specify a playback sequence and number of times each phrase is played The result can then be written to any track V take as a phrase loop e After loading all audio files played with a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz If necessary files with other sampling frequencies can be converted resampled to 44 1 kHz Project Phrase pool Phrase Project Phrase Phrase pool Phrase Phrase s Phrase Phrase CD ROM R RW k V take Track V take ZOOM MRS 1266 65 Reference Phrase Looping Loading a phrase This section describes how 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 follows 1 From the main screen press the UTILITY
178. er The following characters can be selected Numerals 0 9 2 2 space 96 amp xt lt gt Letters Symbols 6 Repeat steps 4 5 until the name is as desired 7 When you have finished editing the name press the EXIT key The new name is accepted and the unit returns to the condition of step 2 If necessary you can edit the names of other V takes 8 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key The V TAKE key goes out HINT If a recorded V take is erased the name reverts to NO DATA 39 Reference Recorder Moving to a desired point in the song Locate function You can specify a location within the song in time units minutes seconds milliseconds or in measure units measure beat tick units and move to that location Hours Seconds Measure Minutes Millisecond Beat 1 Withthe recorder stopped use the cursor left right keys from the main screen to move the flashing part to the unit you want to change For example to change the minutes cause the segment marked M to flash 2 Turn the dial to specify the numeric value On the time indication minutes seconds or milliseconds can be specified On the measure indication measures beats or ticks can be specified When you change the displayed value the unit immediately moves to the new location Pressing the PLAY key starts playback from that poi
179. er track is also possible Versatile input output configuration allows simultaneous recording on six channels 10 different types of inputs on the rear panel and front panel feed a total of six channels Synthesizers dynamic microphones condenser microphones guitar bass and many other kinds of instruments are supported including high impedance sources In normal operation two inputs are selected for recording on the audio tracks A special 6TR REC mode allows simultaneous recording on six channels This is great for drum multi track or for band recording The output array includes analog and digital optical STEREO OUT connectors a PHONES output and a STEREO SUB OUT that can carry the signal from a specified input track or drum bass channel During mixdown an external effect device can also be used for any sound Bounce function allows ping pong recording of ten tracks simultaneously The bounce function makes it easy to consolidate multiple tracks into one or two tracks with just a few keystrokes Even when there are no vacant tracks available you can play back ten tracks simultaneously add the drum and bass sound and bounce the result onto two V takes If you select the master track as bounce target internal mixdown is possible without using up any of the regular tracks or V takes Phrase loop function for pasting audio material Using recorded audio data or audio files picked up from a CD ROM disc you can create phrase loo
180. erased This is convenient for example to use one phrase as a starting point and save it with different parameter settings 1 From the main screen press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The utility menu appears on the display 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY PHRASE on the display and press the ENTER key The display changes as follows 3 Turn the dial to select the copy source 4 Press the INSERT COPY key in the rhythm section The screen for specifying the copy destination phrase number appears 5 Turn the dial to select the phrase number for the copy destination The indication COPY SURE appears on the display If a phrase already exists at the copy destination number it will be erased and replaced by the copy source phrase Take care not to accidentally delete a phrase 6 To carry out the copy process press the ENTER key once more The phrase is copied When the copy process is completed the display reverts to the condition of step 2 ZOOM MRS 1266 Creating a phrase loop Phrases stored in the phrase pool can be selected and lined up in any desired sequence and with any number of repetitions The result can be written to a track V take as a phrase loop When being written to the track V take the phrase loop is stored in the same format as regular audio data so that the resulting V take
181. erasing the entire disc CD RW disc be used again also after finalizing For details refer to page 135 7 Toreturn to the main screen press the EXIT key several times ZOOM MRS 1266 136 Reference Creating a CD Loading data from an audio CD The MRS 1266 can read audio data from an ordinary audio CD inserted in the CD R RW drive 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 Data be read only as entire audio CD tracks Specifying a range is not possible If you want to use only a part of a track perform trimming of unwanted portions after loading p 57 1 Insert the disc from which to load audio data into the CD R RW drive 2 Perform steps 2 5 of Playing an audio CD and select the desired track of the CD 3 Press the REC key 4 Turn the dial to select the track for recording the data Only odd numbered even numbered pairs of mono tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 the stereo track 9 10 or the master track MASTER can be selected Press the ENTER key The recording destination is selected and the indication READ CD SURE appears on the display When the track already contains data the indication OverWrt is shown 6 To carry out the read process press the ENTER key once more Loading data from the audio CD starts When loading is com
182. ercushn Gives air presence and stereo spread to percussion sounds MoreTone Guitar sound with emphasized body SnrSmack Gives presence to internal drums by emphasizing snappy snare sound Shudder Stereo sound great for techno tracks SwpPhase Phaser effect with powerful resonance DirtyBiz Low fi distortion using ring modulator 174 ZOOM MRS 1266 Appendix No PATCH Doubler Doubling effect also great for vocal track SFXlab SFX sound for synthesizer SynLead2 Old style jet sound good for synthesizer lead Tekepiko Effect for sequence phrases and guitar mute single note Soliner Analog string ensemble simulation HevyDrum Hard rock type drum sound EMPTY MASTERING ALGORITHM No PATCHNAME Comment PlusAlfa Mastering that enhances the overall power All Pops Conventional mastering StWide Wide range mastering DiscoMst Mastering for club sound Boost Mixdown effect for a hi fi finish Power For mixes with a big and powerful low range Live Add a live feel to the overall mix WarmMst Mastering that adds an overall warm feeling o om wo j TightUp Mastering with an overall hard feel 1930Mst Mastering with 1930 s sound LoFi Mst Lo fi mastering BGM Mastering for background music RockShow Mastering for making a roc
183. ess the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The utility menu appears 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY SYSTEM on the display and press the ENTER key The system utility menu for making various system settings appears 3 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY LVL MET on the display and press the ENTER key The current level meter setting will be displayed The setting has the following meaning POST The meters show the level of the signal after passing through the level controls faders default setting PRE The meters show the level of the signal before passing through the level controls faders 4 Turn the dial to change the setting 5 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times Assigning a signal to the SUB OUT jack With the default settings of the MRS 1266 the STEREO SUB OUT jack on the front panel carries the signal after the MASTER fader Therefore it can be used as an extra headphone jack If required you can assign a signal to the jack so that it carries only the signal from a specific input track or the drum or bass channel This is useful for example to extract only the drum sound for further processing with an external effect device To assign a signal to this jack proceed as follows 1 From the main screen press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display se
184. everal times ZOOM MRS 1266 135 Reference Creating a CD Finalizing a CD R RW Disc Finalizing a CD R RW 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 A CD RW will normally not be playable on an ordinary CD player even if it has been finalized 1 Insert the disc to finalize into the CD R RW drive 2 From the main screen press the AUDIO key in the control section The audio CD menu appears 3 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication AUDIO CD FINALIZE on the display 4 Press the ENTER The display indicates the total number of tracks on the CD R RW disc The counter indicates the total playing time of all tracks on the disc including pauses in hours H minutes M and seconds S Playing time Number of tracks 5 the ENTER The indication FINALIZE SURE appears on the display 6 To carry out the finalizing process press the ENTER key once more To cancel the operation press the EXIT key When you press the ENTER key the finalizing process starts During the operation the display shows FINALIZE wait When the process is finished the display indication changes to FINALIZE COMPLETE By
185. ey HDD indicator c m T PLAY gt key BACK UP key s AUDIO key SCENE key AUTO PUNCH IN OUT key BOUNCE key Ps 2 REPEAT key CLEAR key se JL JC MARK key MARKER 44 keys ENTER key AN get Cursor keys soLO key EXIT key Dial STORE key 41 EDIT key C CAPTURE SWAP key ZOOM MRS 1266 13 Parts of the MRS 1266 Rear panel PHANTOM ON OFF switch DIGITAL OUTPUT jack INPUT 6 UNBALANCE jack DC 12V jack INPUT 5 UNBALANCE jack master BALANCE UNBALANCE CD OK OT as a ru v court 700M COR ORATION MADEIN JAPAN SERIAL NO MIDI IN DE connector MASTER OUTPUT jacks INPUT 1 4 jacks INPUT 5 BALANCE connector Expansion slot MIDI OUT connector INPUT 6 BALANCE connector POWER switch Front panel Input output section CD R RW drive bay 9 STEREO 9 ur PHONES Input output section MASTER PHONES level control cuma AN non ZR BASS ares user O sear O STEREO SUB OUT level control INPUT1 INPUT2 FOOTSW EXP PEDAL PHONES 0000 STEREO SUB OUT jack GUITAR BASS INPUT 1 2 jacks MASTER PHONES jack EXP PEDAL jack FOOT SW jack ZOOM MRS 1266 14 Connect your instruments audio devices and MIDI devices as shown in the following d
186. eys and the dial to select a track and V take The status key for the currently selected track is lit in orange You can also press a status key to select a track It is also possible to select the master track In this case the indication shows M 1 and the MASTER status key is lit 3 Press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section A menu for editing audio data in track units appears on the display 4 Repeatedly press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key to call up the desired command The following editing commands are available ERASE Erase the audio data on a specified track V take COPY Copy the audio data of a specified track V take to another track V take MOVE Move the audio data of a specified track V take to another track V take EXCHG Exchange Exchange the audio data of a specified track V take with the data of another track V take If necessary you can also change your selection of track and V take from this screen D Press the ENTER key The subsequent steps will differ depending on which command was selected See the sections for the respective commands 6 When the editing command has been executed press the EXIT key to return to the main screen ZOOM MRS 1266 61 Reference Track Editing Erasing a V take You can erase the audio data on a specified V take The V take is returned to the non recorded condition Erase gt
187. f OP A 12345678 9 10 ET Track Switching V takes Here s how to switch the V take used by each track 1 10 1 From the main screen press the V TAKE key in the track parameter section The V TAKE key lights up and the track number V take number and V take name appear on the display If you select V take on which nothing is recorded the indi cation NO DATA appears The level meter display area will show dots as lit recorded V take and out unrecorded V take Flashing dots means the V take currently selected for each track recorded unrecorded V takes blinks synchronously 734567890 LR TRACK MASTER V take BE Lit recorded V take 2 4 sE Flashing currently selected V take Out unrecorded V take HINT You can also select the track with the status keys 1 8 9 10 MASTER For tracks 9 10 the track is toggled between 9 and 10 with each push of the status key 3 Turn the dial to select the V take HINT For tracks 9 10 you can select a different V take for each track 4 Repeat steps 2 3 as necessary to select a V take for each track 5 When you have finished selecting V takes press the EXIT key The V TAKE key goes out and the unit returns to the main screen Editing V take names A V take that has been recorded will be automatically assigned a default name according to the following
188. f REVERB MODULE parameters Parameter name Explanation of parameter PRE DLY Specifies the pre delay time REV TIME Specifies the reverb time EQ_HIGH Specifies the high frequency volume of the reverb sound EQ LOW Specifies the low frequency volume of the reverb sound E R MIX Specifies the volume of early reflections EFX LVL Adjusts the mix amount of the effect sound ZOOM MRS 1266 171 Appendix Effect patch list E DUAL ALGORITHM No PATCHNAME Comment lication Vo Vo 1 Patch suitable for duets Vo Vo 2 Patch for chorus opposed to a main vocal Vo Vo 3 Patch suitable for harmony AG Vo 1 Patch that creates a street like character AG Vo 2 Patch with differing vocal character than AG Vo 1 AG Vo 3 Patch that applies effects to aggressively modify the vocal character MESI ShortDLY Short delay with effective use of doubling FatDrum Full bodied midrange sound with rich ambience CO N BothTone Condenser type sound tuned for male 1 or female 2 vocal Condenser mic simulation with light taste e Bs Vo 1 Powerful punch for rock n roll vocals and bass Bs Vo 2 Patch for heavy rock vocals and bass Bs Vo 3 Slap sound with crisp character for vocals and clear outline for bass Bs Vo 4 Sound with distinctly shaped outline
189. formation When you have finished entering rhythm pattern information you can specify chord information root and chord type The bass sound phrase will change according to this information For example you may have a rhythm pattern with a phrase that normally plays in E minor By specifying G major as a chord for that rhythm pattern the bass line changes to major scale and is transposed from E to G Chord information can be entered by measure quarter note or sixteenth note You can also change the chord root during a rhythm pattern 1 Press the REC key at the start of the rhythm song ZOOM MRS 1266 25 Quick Tour To return to the start position you can use the cursor left right keys 2 Press the cursor down key repeatedly to bring up the indication ROOT on the first line of the display In this condition specify the root of the chord For example when you specify E the display becomes as follows Chord root 3 Turn the dial to select the chord s root The phrase is transposed according to the root 4 Press the cursor down key again to bring up the indication CHORD on the first line of the display 5 Turn the dial to select chord type The available chord types are shown in the table below Display Meaning Display Meaning No change 7th Suspended 4th ajor Triad Suspended 4th inor Triad inor 7th flat 5 Dominant 7th inor
190. gs appears Pad bank Pad number Selected item Setting value of item 3 If necessary press the BANK OCTAVE key and use the dial to switch the pad bank 4 Use the cursor left right keys to select an item to set The following items are available e INST Instrument sound Lets you select one of the 199 built in drum percussion sounds of the MRS 1266 to assign to a pad The setting ZOOM MRS 1266 111 Reference Rhythm range is 000 722 For a list of numbers and corresponding sound names refer to the appendix at the end of this manual gt p 181 PITCH 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 Adjusts the output level for the pad The setting range is 1 15 PAN Panning Adjusts the left right stereo position panning for the pad The maximum setting range is L63 far left 0 center R63 far right The actual range will vary depending on the type of instrument selected GROUP Pad group Selects the group to which the pad belongs 0 7 and the type of sound produced when pads are hit in succession PL MN The setting range is PLO PL7 and MNO MN7 When PL is selected hitting two pads in succession will produce overlapping sound i e the previous sound continues while the next one starts When MN is selected the previous sound stops when the next
191. h is flat A Y Pitch is sharp 5 If you want to change the reference pitch of the tuner turn the dial The reference pitch of the tuner is set to center A 440 Hz by default The reference pitch can be adjusted in a range of 435 445 Hz If you change the reference pitch the pitch of the bass pro gram will also change accordingly 6 When you have finished tuning press the EXIT key The unit returns to the main screen When the tuner is turned off the insert effect and send return effect will revert to the original condition ZOOM MRS 1266 154 Reference Other Functions Preventing digital copying of a master tape or master disc When mixing down to a DAT recorder MD recorder or similar via the DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks you can prevent digital copies third generation copies from being made from your completed master tape onto another digital recorder The procedure is as follows 1 From the main screen press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The utility menu appears 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY SYSTEM on the display and press the ENTER key The system utility menu for making various system settings appears 3 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY D PRTCT on the display and press the ENTER key The curren
192. he PATTERN key The rhythm song mode is selected when you press the SONG key and the rhythm pattern mode is selected with the PATTERN key 2 Press the RHYTHM key RHYTHM key lights up Press the DRUM MIXER key DRUM MIXER key lights up and the currently selected pad bank pad number and the level value are indicated on the display fase i Pad bank number Level value Pad number 4 Use the faders to adjust the level of the respective pad while playing a rhythm song rhythm pattern The label under each fader shows which pad is controlled by it MASTER DRUM BASS 1 2 8 9 0 11 12 PAD PAD PAD PAD PAD PAD 0 1 2 3 9 x When you operate a fader that controls another pad than the currently assigned one that pad becomes new editing target and the LEVEL setting changes 5 To return the main screen press the EXIT key several times The setting is saved to the respective drum kit The above control is valid for only currently selected drum kit e When you change a drum kit the level setting to be called is the one programmed before 116 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Effects This section explains the functions and operation of the effect section built into the MRS 1266 About the effects The MRS 1266 has two types of effects an insert effect and two send retur
193. he ENTER key If you wish to cancel the process press the EXIT key instead To check the capacity of the disc Press the cursor down key The remaining time of the disc appears in the lower part of the display To return to the previous screen press the cursor up key 132 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Creating a CD 10 When you stored all desired projects the album press the ENTER key twice The display changes as follows If you press the ENTER key once the indication xx Tracks BURN where xx is the number of tracks appears on the display You can check the total number of tracks from this screen 1 1 carry out the burn process press the ENTER key once more Writing on the CD R RW disc starts During the write process the indication wait is shown on the display The counter displays the write progress When the write process is completed the disc is ejected and the message ALBUM NEXT appears on the screen If you wish to write another disc with the same content insert a blank CD R RW disc or a CD RW disc which has been completely erased and press the ENTER key To terminate the process press the EXIT key 12 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times ZOOM MRS 1266 Playing an audio CD To play an audio CD inserted in the CD R CD RW drive proceed as follows This method can also be used to audition a CD R CD
194. he left and right side of the drive Make sure not to attach the guide upside down 2 Remove the drive mounting screws from the bottom of the MRS 1266 and remove the bottom plate Take care not to lose the screws since they will be required again for assembly 3 Remove the drive bay blank panel from the front side of the unit ZOOM MRS 1266 17 Installing the CD R RW Drive 4 Plug the power cable and flat cable from the main unit into the respective connectors on the CD R RW drive Flat cable Power cable 5 Position the CD R RW drive the bay carefully push it all the way in supplied pan head screw supplied pan head screw 6 Attach the bottom plate using the two supplied pan head screws and those removed in step 2 Make sure to use the optional CD R RW drive CD 01 Zoom Corporation does not accept any responsibil ity whatsoever for any kind of damage arising from the use of the other type of drive whether they be di rect or indirect from any third parties ZOOM MRS 1266 18 Listening to the Demo Song When shipped from the factory the internal hard disk of the MRS 1266 contains a demo song To listen to the demo proceed as follows Demo song protect status The demo song on the hard disk is set to protected status which means that level mixing and other settings can be change
195. he recorder section and rhythm section drum kit bass program and records them on one or two tracks This is sometimes called ping pong recording For example you might bounce the contents of tracks 1 8 onto tracks 9 10 and then switch the V takes of tracks 1 8 to record new versions of your performance MASTER 6 TRACK RECORDING MASTER CJ EJ EJ EJ DJ EJ EJ CJ EJ DJ 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OPENHAT 1 TOM2 TOM3 RIDE CRASH EXTRACYMBAL EXTRA1 EXTRA2 i You can also mix the signals from the INPUT jacks into the bounce recording f you select only one mono track as the bounce destination the signal mixed to mono will be recorded f necessary you can play back all ten tracks and bounce onto empty V takes Making bounce settings Before using the bounce function you may have to make certain settings E Specifying playback mute for the recording track s By default the bounce destination recording track s will be muted If you want to play back a track while you bounce record on another V take of that track use the following procedure to change the internal setting so that the recording track s will also play back 1 From the main screen press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key The indication UTILITY TR EDIT appears o
196. he rhythm pattern the song will switch to the next rhythm pattern before the current pattern has finished playing This operation will not affect the original rhythm pattern 7 To finalize the selected rhythm pattern press the ENTER key The rhythm pattern data will be input at the current location The EOS indication is moved back by the number of input measures HINT When rhythm pattern data is input information other than tempo will be input at the same location in the rhythm song 8 Repeatedly press the cursor right key to move to the location at which you will input the next rhythm pattern Each time you press a cursor left right key the current location will move one measure backward or forward When you advance to the end of the rhythm song the display will indicate EOS 9 Repeat this procedure to input rhythm patterns for the entire song 10 When input for one rhythm song is completed press the STOP W key REC 06 key goes out and the unit returns to the rhythm song screen If you wish to check the input result press the PLAY key ZOOM MRS 1266 1 1 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key while the rhythm section is stopped To edit an input rhythm pattern perform the following steps while the REC key is lit To re select a pattern that you input Use the cursor left right keys to move to the desired rhythm pattern data a
197. hm song ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Rhythm If you select no conversion as the chord 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 s Move the location at which you want to input the next chord data and input chord data in the same way as described in steps 4 7 Chord data does not necessarily have to be input at the same location as the rhythm pattern data You can also change the chord in the middle of a rhythm pattern or in the middle of a measure When the display shows ROOT or CHORD you can change the input location in the following ways 1 Moving in steps of a measure Use the cursor left right keys to move to the beginning of the preceding or following measure 2 Specify the location in beats Use the REW FF keys to move to the beginning of the preceding or following beat 3 Specify the location in 16th note units Repeatedly press the cursor up key to bring up the indication and turn the dial to move forward or backward in 12 tick 16th note units You can check the position using the counter display When you use methods 1 or 2 a lt symbol will be displayed to the left of CHORD or ROOT at locations where no chord data has been input This indicates that the preceding chord data will remain
198. hm song you can program the rhythm pattern data bass track chord data and tempo and time signature data to create the accompaniment for an entire song Up to 10 rhythm songs can be saved in each project PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN C PATTERN D PATTERN E Rhythm m song Measure number 1 2 3 4 5 6 PATTERN A PATTERN E PATTERN B Drum track Drum track Drum track Bass track Bass track Bass track Chords Am Dm7 G7 Rhythm pattern mode and rhythm song mode The rhythm section can operate in one of two modes rhythm pattern mode in which you can create and play rhythm patterns and rhythm song mode in which you can create and play a rhythm song One of these two modes will always be selected The rhythm pattern mode is selected by pressing the PATTERN key and the rhythm song mode by pressing the SONG key The selected key lights up Rhythm song mode Rhythm pattern mode SONG PATTERN SONG Lit Lit Synchronizing the recorder section and rhythm section With the default settings of the MRS 1266 the rhythm section will operate in synchronization with the recorder section When you operate the transport section to start the recorder section running the rhythm pattern or rhythm song will also begin playing If desired the rhythm section can be disconnected fro
199. hord and other information for the rhythm song becomes possible 3 Use the cursor up down keys to call up the indication ROOT When inputting chord data into the rhythm song you will specify the chord root C B and chord type major or minor etc separately When ROOT is displayed you can specify the root of the chord Chord root Chord type Measure beat Atapoint where rhythm pattern information is input chord information is also input n the default condition the root is as programmed for that rhythm pattern and the chord type is set to no conversion 4 Turn the dial to specify the note name C B that will be the root of the chord The following screen shows an example of when the chord root has been changed to A 5 To specify the chord type press the cursor down key once to bring up the indication CHORD 6 Turn the dial to select the chord type You can choose from the following chord types Display Content Display Content No conversion 7th Suspended 4th ajor Triad Suspended 4th inor Triad inor 7th flat 5 Dominant 7th inor 6th inor 7th ajor 6th ajor 7th inor 9th Augment ajor 9th Diminish inor Major 7th The following screen shows an example of when the chord type has been changed to minor m With these settings the A minor chord data have been input at the beginning of the rhyt
200. iagram Rear panel MIDI sequencer To supply 48V phantom power to a e g computer pply Digital recorder condenser mic set the PHANTOM e g DAT recorder or MD recorder ON OFF switch on the rear panel to ON Phantom power will be supplied to both INPUT 1 2 XLR connectors MIDI interface 2 M OPTICAL IN MIDI L MIDI IN OUT Dynamic microphone or condenser microphone I Z Lx n E za LL 1101 _ 4 Gi 2 UNBALANCE UNBALANCE UNBALANCE UNBALANCE our B OM CORPORATION S a CE AC adaptor Synthesizer sampler etc When connecting stereo output devices such as a synthesizer or CD player connect the L output of the external device to the odd jack and the R output to the even jack Loop the cable of the AC adaptor around the hook as shown in the Audio system audio components or amplified speakers diagram before connecting it to the DC 12V jack This will To prevent damage to the speakers of your audio system prevent the plug from being turn off the power of the system connected to the pulled out if the AC adaptor OUTPUT MASTER jacks or turn the volume all the cable is accidentally pulled way down before you make connections ZOOM MRS 1266 15 Connections
201. ial to select the project to be used as track 2 of the album 9 In the same way select projects for track 3 and subsequent tracks The maximum allowable number of tracks is 99 provided that there is enough free capacity on the disc To audition the master track Press the PLAY key The master track of the project currently shown on the display is played To stop playback press the STOP Bl key To change projects in an album Use the cursor left right keys to select the track number for which you want to change the project and use the dial to select another project Bi To delete a project from an album Use the cursor left right keys to select the track number whose project you want to delete and press the EDIT key The indication DELETE SURE appears on the display To delete the project from the album list press the ENTER key If you wish to cancel the process press the EXIT key instead When a project is deleted the following tracks are moved up by one position DELETE Track01 02 TrackO3 5 END OF Proj001 Proj015 Proj003 Proj023 Proj 57 Track05 Proj023 END OF Proj Track01 Track02 Proj001 Proj015 E To delete all projects from an album Assembling an album press the EDIT key and then the cursor down key The indication ALL DEL SURE appears on the display To delete all projects from the album list press t
202. ights up The rhythm section goes into rhythm pattern mode and the RHYTHM key flashes 2 Press the RHYTHM key 3 Press the DELETE ERASE key The indication DELETE SURE appears on the display 4 Press the ENTER key to erase the rhythm pattem or press the EXIT key to cancel When you press the ENTER key the contents of the pattern will be erased and the display returns to the rhythm pattern selection screen with the now empty rhythm pattern as the selected pattern 5 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times Creating your own drum kit If desired you can create your own original drum kit by assigning sounds with specific settings for volume pitch panning etc to the pads and giving the kit a unique name It is also possible to copy an existing drum kit and edit only a part of it The drum kit can then be saved on the hard disk as part of the project Changing the sound and settings for each pad You can specify the sound volume pitch panning and other parameters for each pad to create your very own drum kit 1 Press the DRUM key in the rhythm section with the RHYTHM key lit and then press the KIT PROG key The name of the drum kit selected for editing appears on the display Kit number Kit name 2 Turn the dial to select the drum kit that you want to edit 0 126 and press the EDIT key The menu for editing individual pad settin
203. ile You can an import an audio file WAV AIFF from a CD ROM or CD R RW disc inserted in the CD R RW drive or from the internal hard disk Before doing this the following preparations are necessary When importing from the CD R RW drive Insert a CD ROM or CD R RW disc containing audio files into the CD R RW drive When importing from the internal hard disk Copy audio files from a computer into a folder named WAV AIFF immediately under the root directory top level folder of the internal hard disk copy audio files the internal hard disk an optional card and acomputer are necessary For details refer to the documentation of the option card e Any sub folders in the WAV_AIFF folder are not recog nized 1 Referto steps 1 6 of Basic phrase loading steps to select WAV AIFF as import source Then press the ENTER key The indication IMPORT CD ROM appears on the display You can now select the source device 2 Use the cursor left right keys to select the source device CD ROM CD R RW drive or IntHDD internal hard disk Press the ENTER key The unit searches for WAV AIFF files on the specified device When files are found their names are listed on the display 4 Turn the dial to select the audio file to import When accessing a disc in the CD R RW drive which has audio files in a certain folder select the folder name with
204. ing V takes 63 Track capture and swap 63 Capturing a track 63 Swapping track data and captured data 64 ZOOM MRS 1266 Contents Reference Phrase Looping 65 Which kind of phrases be used 65 Loading a phrase 66 Basic phrase loading steps 66 Importing a V take from the current project 66 Importing a WAV AIFF 68 Importing a phrase from a different project 69 Adjusting phrase parameters 69 Copying a phrase 71 Creating a phrase 71 Numeric input for phrase 71 Writing a phrase loop to 73 Reference Mixer 75 About the mixer 75 Basic operation of the input mixer 76 Assigning input signals to recording tracks 76 Adjusting the depth of the send return effects 78 Adjusting the pan balance 78 Basic operation of the track mixer 79 Adjusting the volume pan EQ 79 Adjusting depth of send return effect 80 Linking odd numbered even numbered channels 81 Using the solo function 82 Saving recalling mixer settings Scene function 82 Saving
205. ing digital copying of a master tape or master disc 155 Switching the level meter display type 156 Assigning a signal to the SUB OUT jack 156 Hard disk maintenance 157 Basic maintenance 157 Test restore integrity of data on internal hard disk 158 Overwriting the system file data Factory 158 Formatting the hard 158 Hard disk maintenance with the accesory CD ROM 159 Appendix 160 MRS 1266 specifications 160 Troubleshooting 161 Problems during playback 161 Problems during recording 161 Problems with 161 Problems with the rhythm section 162 Problems with MIDI 162 Problems with CD R RW drive 163 Other problems 163 Effect Type Parameter List 164 Insert effect hgh 164 Send Return effect 171 Effect patch list 172 Pattern List 177 Drum Kit Bass Program List 179 MIDI note number 180 Instrument List
206. ing recording time 1 Refer to steps 1 2 of Basic procedure to bring up the indication PROJECT SIZE on the display Then press the ENTER key 2 Use the cursor up down keys to select the desired screen from one the following options 139 Reference Projects REMAIN MB units This shows 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 shows the size of the currently loaded project in MB megabyte units SIZE h m units This shows the size of the currently loaded project in terms of the recorded time per track in hours h minutes m seconds e These screens for display only and contain no items that can be edited e The remaining recordable time is an approximation Copying a project This operation copies a specified project that is saved on the hard disk 1 Refer to steps 1 2 of Basic procedure to bring up the indication PROJECT COPY on the display Then press the ENTER key The project to copy is shown on the display Project name Project number 2 Turn the dial to select the copy source project and press the ENTER key The screen for selecting the copy destination project appears on the display Copy destination project number 3
207. internal drum kit bass program at the same time If you want to use the drum kit bass program only for the SMF you must first ZOOM MRS 1266 select an empty rhythm song rhythm pattern f the SMF contains Program Change Control Change Pitch Bend messages the drum kit bass program will re spond to these in the same way as to messages received via the MIDI IN connector Pitch Bend messages affect only the bass program 1 From the main screen press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The utility menu appears 2 To determine whether SMF playing information will be supplied at the MIDI OUT connector use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication SMF OUTPUT on the display and press the ENTER key 3 Turn the dial to select ON output enabled or OFF output disabled Then press the EXIT key The display returns to the utility menu The factory default setting is ON 4 select the MIDI channel to be assigned to the internal drum kit use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication SMF ChToDrum on the display and press the ENTER key 5 Turn the dial to select one of the settings listed below and press the EXIT key OFF No SMF playing information is sent to the drum kit 1 16 The playing information of the selected MIDI channel is sent to the drum kit and not to the MIDI OUT connector The factory default se
208. ion at which rhythm pattern data is input To delete a specific measure Use the cursor left right keys to move to the beginning of the measure that you want to delete Repeatedly press the cursor up key to call up the indication Then press the DELETE ERASE key and then the ENTER key The current measure will be deleted and subsequent rhythm pattern data will be moved forward If you delete the first measure of a two measure rhythm pattern the second measure will remain and the display will change to lt PTN Delete PATTERN A PATTERNB PATTERNC PATTERNA PATTERNB PATTERN D FAST input The FAST Formula Assisted Song Translator method uses simple formulas to specify rhythm pattern playback from start to end The keys and pads of the rhythm section can be used for numeric input as described below D key Enters the closing bracket used for linking several phrases 0 key Enters the opening bracket used for linking several x pad Enters the x that specifies the phrases repetition of a phrase ster 8 9 CRASH EXTRA CYMBAL 2 3 CLOSED HAT OPEN Pads 0 9 Specify phrase numbers and pad count Enters the for lining up phrases The basic rules for creating a rhythm pattern sequence are as follows Select the pattern Use pads 0 9 to select a patter
209. ion of step 1 Overwriting the system file data Factory Initialize This action overwrites the operating files such as system file Projects created by the user are not affected by this operation Try this command when the unit operates unstably after the above ScanDisk operation 1 Refer to steps 1 3 of Basic maintenance procedure to bring up the indication Init Fac on the display Then press the ENTER key The indication Init Fac SURE appears on the display to confirm the operation 2 To carry out the initialization process press the ENTER key once more The factory initialize process starts When it is complete the unit returns to the condition of step 1 Formatting the hard disk This action formats the hard disk and writes the operating files All existing projects containing the demo song will be erased Once erased user created projects cannot be restored Use this function with extreme care If you want to preserve projects back them up to CD R RW disc first p 142 1 Refer to steps 1 3 of Basic maintenance procedure to bring up the indication Init ALL on the display Then press the ENTER key The indication Init ALL SURE appears on the display to confirm the operation 158 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Other Functions 2 To carry out the initialization process press the ENTER key once more The all initialize process starts When it is co
210. iously captured audio data By performing the swap operation once more you can return the track contents to the previous condition 5 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Phrase Looping The MRS 1266 lets you handle part of a recorded track or an audio file on CD ROM as a phrase that can be loaded and played freely in a preprogrammed sequence or for a specified number of times The result can be written to any track V take This function is called phrase looping For example you could use a commercially available sampling CD to pick up drum loops in any desired order and use these to create a rhythm track This section describes the steps for phrase looping 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 area called the phrase pool The following kinds of data can be used as a phrase The MRS 1266 does not recognize the files that do not conform to the ISO9660 standard Level 1 The MRS 1266 does not recognize the files recorded on a disc that the session is left open 3 Phrase from another project You can load any phrase from a project stored on the internal hard disk of the MRS 1266 In this case specifying a range is not possible 1 Any track V take in the currently loaded project You can select any track V take in the curr
211. is play you can temporarily turn the effect send off by pressing the REVERB CHORUS DELAY key For details refer to page 125 6 When you have finished making settings press the EXIT key The unit returns to the main screen Linking odd numbered even num bered channels Adjacent odd numbered even numbered mono channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 can be linked and used as a pair of stereo tracks This is referred to as stereo link The parameters and status keys of two stereo linked channels will operate in tandem The setting procedure is as follows 1 Press the PAN key in the track parameter section 2 Press the status key 1 8 for one of the two channels that you want to stereo link 3 Press the cursor down key three times The ST LINK stereo link parameter screen appears 4 Turn the dial to switch the setting ON Stereo linking will be enabled for the selected channel and the adjacent odd numbered even numbered channel To defeat stereo link turn this parameter OFF 5 Press the EXIT key The unit returns to the main screen HINT The PAN parameter of two stereo linked channels will func tion as a BALANCE parameter that adjusts the volume bal ance between the odd numbered even numbered chan nels adjust the volume of stereo linked channels use the odd numbered fader The even numbered fader will have no effect ZOOM MRS 1266 81 Reference M
212. is performed on the MRS 1266 default setting OFF Transmission off Song Position Pointer messages will not be transmitted Specifying transmission of Start Stop Continue messages You can specify whether Start Stop Continue messages will be transmitted Start Stop Continue are MIDI messages that control the transport of a device causing it to run or stop Normally these messages are used in conjunction with Timing Clock Refer to steps 1 4 of Basic procedure to bring up the indication COMMAND on the display Then turn the dial to select one of the following settings ON Transmission on The appropriate Start Stop Continue message will be transmitted when the MRS 1266 stops or begins running default setting OFF Transmission off Start Stop Continue messages will not be transmitted ZOOM MRS 1266 Specifying transmission of Program Change messages You can specify whether Program Change messages will be transmitted Program Change are MIDI messages that signal changes such as a switch in synthesizer sound number Refer to steps 1 4 of Basic procedure to bring up the indication PRG CHG on the display Then turn the dial to select one of the following settings ON Transmission on When a drum kit bass program is switched at the MRS 1266 a Program Change message for the respective channel is sent out default setting OFF Transmission off Program Change
213. ixer Using the solo function If desired you can mute all other tracks except one during playback of the recorder section This is called the solo function It is convenient for example to fine tune the parameters for a certain track 1 From the main screen perform playback of the recorder section and press the SOLO key The key lights up 2 Use the status key except for MASTER to select the track for solo monitoring The status key lights up in green and only the corresponding track is heard 3 To cancel the solo function press the SOLO key once more The key goes out Saving recalling mixer settings Scene function The current mixer and effect settings can be saved as a scene in a special area of memory and recalled either manually or automatically when desired This is convenient when you want to compare various mixes or when you want to automate mix operations A scene contains the following data Track parameters except for currently selected V take number Insert effect patch number input source Send return effect chorus delay reverb patch number The state of all status keys play mute e Fader settings Up to 100 different scenes can be stored in memory Scene data stored in memory are saved on the internal hard disk as part of the currently selected project Saving a scene This section explains how to save the current settings as a scene 1
214. k style mix sound live Exciter Lo fi mastering with slight distortion in mid and upper range Clarify High end mastering with wide range and universal appeal VocalMax Mastering for bringing vocals to the foreground RaveRez Special sweep effect using strong filter FullComp Strong compression over full frequency range ClearPWR Power tuning with emphasized midrange strong impact and clear sound ClearDMS Sound with enhanced clarity and contrast EMPTY ZOOM MRS 1266 175 Appendix CHORUS DELAY No PATGHNAME 7 Gommm S Vocal Chorus for adding color to vocals GtChorus Chorus useful for weak guitar sound Doubling Versatile doubling effect Echo Flamboyant analog style delay for guitar or vocal Delay375 Delay that matches the commonly used tempo of 120 LongDLY Long delay ideal for ballads etc FastCho Fast chorus effective for adding depth to the sound DeepCho Versatile deep chorus effect 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ShortDLY Versatile short delay DeepDBL Deep doubling effect SoloLead This effect keeps fast phrases tight especially for guitar or synthesizer solos WarmyDly Analog delay simulation with warm sound EnhanCho Enhancer effect using phase shift doubling Detune Great effect for instruments with strong harmonics such as digital electric piano or syn
215. ke MIDI related settings p 146 Import Import rhythm patterns and the rhythm song from a project saved on the hard disk p 114 Memory Check the remaining amount of rhythm pattern and rhythm song memory 5 Turn the dial to edit the setting The screen display and operation will be different for each item For details refer to the sections that follow For details on MIDI operations refer to page 146 For details on the Import procedure refer to the preceding section 6 When the setting procedure is complete press the EXIT key several times The unit returns to the main screen Changing the length of the pre count You can change the length of the pre count that is heard when you record a rhythm pattern Select Count from the rhythm utility menu and press the ENTER key Then turn the dial to choose one of these settings OFF The pre count is turned off 1 A one measure pre count is heard default setting 2 A two measure pre count is heard PAD The pre count is off and recording will begin at the instant you tap a pad ZOOM MRS 1266 Changing the metronome volume You can change the volume of the metronome that is heard when you record a rhythm pattern in real time Select ClickVol from the rhythm utility menu and press the ENTER key Then turn the dial to choose the settings 0 15 Adjusting the sensitivity of the pads You can
216. key a oa TUNER key PROJECT key UTILITY TRACK EDIT key CHORUS DELAY key EFFECT key RECORDER key RHYTHM k REVERB key MODULE keys ALGORITHM k l keys AMP DRIVE key MODULATION DELAY key Pe ET C GUITAR BASS key LINE key ERE ae COMPRESSOR ke DUAL key MIC key MASTERING key Key EQUALIZER key ZOOM MRS 1266 12 Parts of the MRS 1266 Rhythm section BASS key SONG key RHYTHN DRUM BASS status keys KIT PROG key DELETE ERASE key INSERT COPY key DRUM MIXER key DRUM y BASS faders BANK OCTAVE key 4 5 6 7 TOM1 TOM2 RIDE 1 2 3 SNARE CLOSED HAT Pads STEP D key TEMPO key Fader section TRACK PARAMETER section Status keys 1 8 9 10 MASTER TRACK PARAMETER 6 TRACK RECORDING MASTER C CJ CJ LJ EQ HIGH key Ci EQ LOW key C CHORUS DELAY SEND key REVERB SEND key LJ C3 PAN key HO Fa V TAKE key CLOSEDHAT OPENHAT 1 TOM2 TOM 3 RIDE CRASH EXTRACYMBAL EXTRA 2 Transport section Faders 1 8 9 10 MASTER REW 44 key ZERO M4 C9 l FF b gt key Control section Ecce STOP I key m gt REC i01 k
217. l adjust the panning position if the input is in mono or the balance if the input is in stereo When stereo track or two mono tracks are selected as recording tracks For the signal that is sent from the input mixer to the two tracks the PAN parameter will adjust the panning position Gf the input is in mono or the balance if the input is in stereo When one mono track is selected as recording track The PAN parameter will have no effect ZOOM MRS 1266 Basic operation of the track mixer Adjusting the volume pan EQ For each channel you can adjust the volume panning stereo position between L R channels and EQ equalizer 1 To adjust the volume of a track or the drum bass sound operate the respective fader 2 To adjust the panning position of a track or the drum bass sound press the PAN key in the track parameter section and then press the status key for the desired track or for the drum bass sound A screen for adjusting the PAN parameter of the respective track or drum bass sound appears 3 Turn the dial to edit the value of the PAN parameter The PAN parameter can be adjusted in a range of L100 far left 0 center R100 far right To adjust the pan of another track or the drum bass sound repeat steps 2 3 HiNT f a stereo track or the drum sound is selected the PAN parameter adjusts the left right channel balance n the parameter screen you can also use the
218. l output S P DIF optical 20 bit MIDI connectors IN OUT Control input FP02 connector FS01 connector Optional board slot 1 Dimensions 480 W x 310 D x 115 mm Weight 6 8 kg with drive 5 8kg without drive Power supply 12VDC 2 5A from supplied AC adapter AD 0010 Power consumption 30 W 12 V 2A typ Supplied accessories Universal AC adapter AD 0010 AC cable Optional accessories FSO1 foot switch 02 expression pedal Option board UIB 01 USB interface board 0 dB 0 775 Vrms Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 160 ZOOM MRS 1266 Appendix Troubleshooting If there are problems during operation of the MRS 1266 check the following 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 keys in the mixer section are lit in green and that the faders are raised If a key is out press it to make it light up in green e Ifa scene with the volume lowered has been assigned to a mark the volume will automatically be lowered when that mark is reached Delete the scene that is assigned to the mark p 84 The recorder will not operate when the RHYTHM key is lit and the RECORDER key is out Press the RECORDER key so that the RHYTHM key goes out and the RECORDER key is lit Operating the fader does not affect the vo
219. l processed by the send return effect on a track you can use bounce recording while the respective input ON OFF key is on gt p 45 1 Press the CHORUS DELAY key or REVERB key to select a patch for the send return effect The display changes and shows the currently selected patch of the selected effect chorus delay or reverb 2 Turn the dial to select the patch you want to use When you have selected the patch press the EXIT key 3 Press the CHORUS DELAY SEND key or the REVERB SEND key in the track parameter section to select send return effect Press the CHORUS DELAY SEND key if you want to adjust the chorus delay send level or the REVERB SEND key if you want to adjust the reverb send level For example when the CHORUS DELAY SEND key is pressed a screen such as shown below appears Parameter Setting value 4 Press the desired ON OFF key in the input section The input mixer INPUT is selected as target for setting the send level 5 Turn the dial to select the effect depth Higher values result in more effect depth stronger effect The range and default values for the parameters are shown below CHORUS DELAY SEND 0 100 default 0 REVERB SEND 0 100 default 0 When the chorus delay parameter is shown on the display pressing the CHORUS DELAY SEND key will cause the signal sent from the input mixer to chorus delay to be Switched on off Th
220. le for lead guitar GAIN TONE FZ STK 60 s sound typical of a Fuzz unit played through an amp stack GAIN TONE TE Bass Model of a bass amp with a distinctively clean low mid range GAIN TONE FD Bass Model of a bass amp with vintage style drive Explanation of PRE AMP GUITAR PRE AMP MODULE parameters Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter GAIN 1 30 Adjusts the signal gain TONE 0 10 Adjusts the tone LEVEL 1 8 Adjusts the module output level 164 ZOOM MRS 1266 Appendix ZNR MODULE PARAMETER 1 THRSHOLD Zoom s proprietary noise reduction that minimizes noise when you are not playing Explanation of ZNR MODULE parameters 3BAND EQ MODUL Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter THRSHOLD 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 E PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4 3BAND EQ HIGH MID LEVEL This a 3 band equalizer Explanation of 3BAND EQ MODULE parameters Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter HIGH 12 12 Adjusts boost cut in the high frequency range MID 12 12 Adjusts boost cut in the medium frequency range LOW 12 12 Adjusts boost cut in the low frequency range LEVEL 1 8 Adjusts the module output level 5BAND EQ MODUL TYPE 5BAND EQ E
221. load the project or press the EXIT key to cancel When loading is completed the unit returns to the main screen e When you press the ENTER key the current project will be automatically saved on the hard disk before the new project is loaded When power to the MRS 1266 is turned on the project that you were last working on will be loaded automatically ZOOM MRS 1266 Creating a new project This operation creates a new project 1 Refer to steps 1 2 of Basic procedure to bring up the indication PROJECT NEW on the display Then press the ENTER key The project to create is shown on the display Project number Project name The lowest free project number is automatically selected and a default name of PRJxxx where xxx is a project number in the range of 000 999 will be assigned 2 If necessary edit the project name To edit the name use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing position to the character you want to change and turn the dial to select a character The project name can also be edited later p 141 Press the ENTER key to create the project press the EXIT key to cancel When the new project has been loaded the unit returns to the main screen Checking the project size available hard disk capacity This displays the size of the currently loaded project the available capacity of the internal hard disk and the remain
222. lso while 6TR REC mode is activated you can use the in sert effect on any 2 channels The send return effects the punch in out functions and the bounce function are not available ZOOM MRS 1266 Assigning an input signal to a track After adjusting the level of the signals from the INPUT 1 6 jacks or the GUITAR BASS INPUT 1 2 jacks the signals are sent to tracks 1 6 in the recorder section 1 Verify that the instruments or microphones to be recorded are connected to the INPUT 1 6 jacks or GUITAR BASS INPUT 1 2 jacks 2 Press the 6 RECORDING key in the input section The key lights up and the MRS 1266 switches to 6TR REC mode 3 Press the ON OFF keys for the INPUT 1 6 jacks When pressed a key lights up in red and the corresponding input is active Up to six inputs can be selected simultaneously 4 While the instruments are played adjust the INPUT controls to obtain a suitable level The PEAK indicators should light occasionally when the instrument plays at maximum volume 5 To use an insert effect press the INPUT SOURCE key in the effect section and press the ON OFF key for the input to which you want to apply the effect The respective ON OFF key lights up in orange and the insert effect is applied In 6TR REC mode the last two selected inputs can be effect processed 6TR REC mode the send return effect cannot be used HINT In the defa
223. lume Onchannels for which stereo link is turned on the fader of the even numbered channel will have no effect Either turn stereo link off p 81 or operate the fader of the odd numbered channel E The display indicates Don t Play and playback is not possible The recorder will not operate in the current screen Press the EXIT key several times to switch to the main screen No sound from input signal or sound is very weak Make sure that the respective ON OFF key of the input is lit Make sure that the respective INPUT control is raised Make sure that the respective REC LEVEL control is raised If it is raised temporarily turn it down and then up again The indication STOP RECORDER is shown on the display and operation is not possible The current operation is not possible while the recorder is ZOOM MRS 1266 operating Press the STOP Wl key to stop the recorder Problems during recording Cannot record on a track Make sure that you have selected a recording track Check whether you have run out of free space on the hard disk p 139 Recording is not possible if the project is write protected Either turn protect off p 141 or use a different project The signal from an INPUT jack is not input Among UNBALANCED and BALANCED connectors with the same number the unbalanced jack phone jack has priority When something is connected to both the
224. ly returns to the first measure and real time input continues Pad Pad Pre count If you press the REC 6 key during recording the REC key will flash and recording will be temporarily suspended In this state you can tap the pads to check which sound is assigned to each pad Recording resumes when you press the REC key once more Instead of tapping the pads you can also input a pattern real time by using a MIDI controller connected to the MRS 1266 s MIDI IN connector For a list of pads and correspond ing note numbers refer to the appendix at the end of this manual p 180 7 edit the drum track during real time input proceed as follows To erase the performance of a specific pad While holding down the DELETE ERASE key press the pad whose sound you want to erase While you are holding down both keys the performance of the corresponding pad is erased from the rhythm pattern EH Drum track gt Snare 2 kk DA i252 AA D Snare 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 To erase the performance of all pads While holding down the DELETE ERASE key press the DRUM status key While you are holding down both keys the performance of all pads is erased from the drum track i DRUM Drum track lt gt Snare D 2 4 DA dd ddd V Snare A Kick AD 2 8 When you
225. m the recorder section and used as an independent drum bass machine Pressing the RHYTHM key in the default condition of the MRS 1266 causes the rhythm section to be separated from the recorder section the RECORDER key will go out while the RHYTHM key is lit In this state operating the transport will cause only the rhythm section to begin playing and the recorder section will remain stopped To restore the original condition press the RHYTHM key or the RECORDER key The RECORDER key lights up and the RHYTHM key goes out ZOOM MRS 1266 87 Reference Rhythm Playing rhythm patterns This section explains how to play rhythm patterns how to change the tempo and how to change the drum kit or bass program Selecting and playing a rhythm pat tern This section explains how to select and play one of the 511 rhythm patterns Before you continue with the following procedure make sure that the DRUM BASS and MASTER faders on the top panel are raised and that the DRUM and BASS status keys are lit 1 From the main screen press the PATTERN key in the rhythm section The RHYTHM key flashes indicating that the rhythm section is selected for operation While the PATTERN key is lit the rhythm section operates in rhythm pattern mode allowing you to create and play patterns In this mode the following information is displayed Length of rhythm pattern n
226. matically returns to the first measure letting you continue the input 9 To edit the bass track after step input proceed as follows To erase the performance of a specific pad When you advance the record position with the STEP key the pad that is input at the current position lights up By holding down the DELETE ERASE key and pressing the lit pad you can erase the sound of that pad The pad goes out and the playing information is erased from the rhythm pattern When searching for a note to erase set the quantize value to the same value as the smallest value used during recording or to a smaller value 10 When you have finished step input press the STOP key The unit returns to the rhythm pattern screen Press the PLAY P key to hear the pattern that you recorded 1 1 To terminate pattern recording and return to the main screen press the EXIT key Setting the rhythm pattern chord in formation When you have recorded a newly created rhythm pattern in a rhythm song and you later change the root or chord type the bass phrase will be transformed based on the original chord information of that rhythm pattern To use a newly created rhythm pattern in a rhythm song it is therefore necessary to specify root and chord information that matches the bass phrase 1 Fromthe main screen press the PATTERN key so that the key lights up The rhythm section goes into rhythm pattern mo
227. meters FLANGER PHASER TREMOLO PDL WAH AutoWah PITCH RingMod EXCITER AIR WIDE DELAY Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter DEPTH 0 10 Adjusts the depth of the effect RATE 1 30 Adjusts the speed of the effect MIX 0 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the effect FB TYPE FLANGER 10 10 Adjusts the amount of feedback TYPE DELAY 0 10 POSITION AF bF Exchanges the effect locations of the DRIVE module and MOD module COLOR 1 4 Changes the type of the phase tone CLIP 0 10 Emphasizes the effect TYPE PDL WAH 1 50 Specifies the center frequency of the wah FREQ 1 5 Specifies the frequency LEVEL 1 8 Sets the output level of the module RTM OFF On Specifies whether the expression pedal will be used as a wah pedal FLT TYPE bPF LPF Specifies the type of filter RESO 1 10 Adds character to the sound SENS 10 10 Adjusts the sensitivity with which the effect is applied SHIFT 12 0 24 0 Sets the amount of shift produced by the pitch shifter TONE 0 10 Adjust the tone BALANCE 0 30 Adjusts the balance between the direct sound and effect sound LowBoost 0 10 Emphasizes the low frequency range SIZE 1 10 Specifies the spatial width TIME TYPE WIDE 1 64 Sets the delay time TYPE DELAY 1 50 WET LVL
228. mount of pitch shift produced by the pitch shifter BALANCE 0 30 Adjusts the balance between the direct sound and effect sound FREQ T 5 Specifies the frequency LowBoost 0 10 Emphasizes the low range SIZE 1 10 Specifies the spatial width TYPE FLANGER FB Adjusts the amount of feedback TYPE DELAY 1 50 Sets the delay time x 10 mSec TIME TYPE DOUBLE 1 100 Sets the delay time 1 mSec 1 100 Sets the delay time x 1 mSec TONE 0 10 Adjusts the tone MIX 0 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the effect E LINE ALGORITHM COMP LIM MODULE TYPE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 SENS ATTACK COMP A stereo input output compressor THRSHOLD RELEASE LIMITER A stereo input output limiter Explanation of COMP LIM MODULE parameters Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter SENS 0 15 Specifies the input sensitivity of compression ATTACK 0 15 Adjusts the speed at which compression is applied LEVEL 1 8 Specifies the output level of the module THRSHOLD 0 15 Specifies the sensitivity at which the limiter will begin to apply RELEASE 0 15 Specifies the time from when the input signal falls below the threshold until compression ends ISOLATOR MODULE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4 PARAMETER 5 XOVER Lo XOVER Hi MIX HIGH MIX MID MIX LOW An effect that divides the signal into three frequency bands and lets you specify th
229. mplete the unit returns to the condition of step 1 Hard disk maintenance with the accesory CD ROM A CD ROM disc is attached to the MRS 1266 You can execute the following mentainance of the hard disk Returning the entire hard disk to the factory default condition RECOVER Restore the entire hard disk to the default condition All data created by the user will be erased Factory Initialize VER UP p 158 1 Insert the CD ROM disc into the CD R RW drive and then push the POWER switch to turn the MRS 1266 on 2 Use the cursor left right key to select RECOVER returning to the default or VER UP Factory Initialize and press the ENTER key Indication Sure appears on the display 3 Press the ENTER key once more Either maintenance starts When it is complete indication Done appears on the display Eject the CD ROM disc from the drive and turn the unit off and then turn it on again ZOOM MRS 1266 159 Appendix 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 tracks Marker function 100 mark points per project Location indication Hour Min Sec mSec Meas Beat Tick display Track edit functions Copy
230. n effects The two types can be used simultaneously The two types of effects are described below in detail Insert effect The insert effect is used by inserting it into a specific signal route You can select one of the following locations at which to insert the effect 1 Input mixer 2 Any channel of the track mixer 3 Immediately before the MASTER fader For example if you insert the effect into the input mixer the input signal is directly processed by the effect and the result is recorded on a track of the recorder Alternatively if you insert the effect into a channel of the track mixer the effect processes the playback signal from a track or the drum bass sound By selecting a position immediately before the MASTER fader you can use the effect to process the final mix before recording on the master track Send return effects The send return effects are internally connected to the send return loop of the mixer section The MRS 1266 has two send return effects reverb REVERB and chorus delay CHORUS DELAY and these can be used simultaneously The send levels of the input mixer or track mixer adjust the effect depth of the send return effects Raising the send level will send the corresponding signal to the input of the effect and the signal processed by the effect will be returned immediately before the MASTER fader and mixed with the other signals Recorder section Inser
231. n number from 0 510 The display shows the pattern number Line up patterns Use the symbol to line up rhythm patterns For example entering 0 1 2 will result in the following play sequence Repeat patterns Use the x symbol to specify pattern repetitions x takes precedence over For example entering 0 1 x 2 4 2 will result in the following play sequence Repeat multiple patterns Use the and symbols to link a group of patterns for repetition Formulas enclosed in brackets take precedence over other formulas For example entering 0 1x 2 2 3 4 x 2 will result in the following play sequence An example for creating the rhythm pattern sequence 0 1 gt gt 2 gt 3 gt 2 gt 3 gt 4 gt 4 is shown below 92 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Rhythm LOSED HAT EXTRA 2 9 TAVE ii B 2 If the formula does not fit on two lines the characters scroll one by one If you use the cursor left right keys to move the input position the line scrolls up and down accordingly After using the FAST input method to specify rhythm patterns for the entire song press the ENTER key to write the rhythm patterns to the song ZOOM MRS 1266 The FAST method can only write a
232. n the display 2 Press the INSERT COPY key A screen for selecting the copy destination drum kit number appears Copy destination drum kit number 3 Turn the dial to select the drum kit number to be used as copy destination 4 To execute the copy press the ENTER key The drum kit is copied and the screen reverts to the condition of step 2 If the copy destination already contains a drum kit it will be overwritten 5 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times 113 Reference Rhythm Importing rhythm patterns and rhythm songs from another project This section explains how to import rhythm pattern data and rhythm song data from another project that was saved on the hard disk 1 From the main screen press the RHYTHM key The RHYTHM key lights up 2 Press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The rhythm utility menu for various rhythm section settings appears 3 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY Import an the display and press the ENTER key The display shows the following screen 4 Turn the dial to select the project from which to import data and press the ENTER key The indication Import SURE appears on the display 5 the ENTER The data are imported into the current project When the process is completed the screen of step 2 appears again 6
233. n the display 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY BOUNCE on the display and press the ENTER key 3 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication BOUNCE RECTRACK on the display and press the ENTER key The current setting is shown MUTE The recording track s will be muted default setting PLAY The recording track s will play back 4 Turn the dial to change the setting to PLAY 5 return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times E Selecting the recording destination V take By default the result of the Bounce operation will be recorded on the V take that is currently selected for the recording track s If you want to play back a track while bouncing onto another V take of that track you can use the following procedure to change the recording destination V take For information on V takes refer to page 38 1 From the main screen press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key The indication UTILITY TR EDIT appears on the display 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY BOUNCE on the display and press the ENTER key 3 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the ZOOM MRS 1266 45 Reference Recorder indication BOUNCE REC TAKE on the display and press the ENTER key The V take currently selected for recording is shown CURRENT The bounce result will be recorded
234. nd duration As in Quantize value Ticks drum track step input you specify the step length interval to next note or rest using the quantize value and you use the pads and the STEP key to enter notes and rests But when you input a note you must also specify the duration parameter This parameter allows you to vary the actual duration for each note while keeping the step length the Divation vale same see diagram below The first line of the display shows the quantize value and the It is also possible to set the duration to a longer value than second line the duration value the step length In this case the note will overlap the next note which can be used to achieve an arpeggio like effect 4 Use the cursor up down keys to select the quantize value Quantize quarter note uration 5 Turn the dial to select the duration value as listed 1 2 3 4 1 below Pad3 The duration is specified as D Jx yy i e as multiples of a quarter note Depending on the value of the actual Pad 2 duration becomes as follows Pad 1 1 8 quarter note x 1 8 Pad Pad Pad 3 2 Dotted quarter note 3 4 Dotted 8th note 12 Sth note 13 8th note triplet 14 16th note 16 16th note triplet 1 8 32nd note 1 12 32nd note triplet 1 16 64th note 1 24 64th note triplet 1 At the rhythm pattern screen select an empty rhythm pattern number 2
235. nd turn the dial to select a new pattern If you go to a point where no pattern information is input display shows lt you can add rhythm pattern information to that point Keep in mind that the newly added rhythm pattern information will remain valid until the next point where rhythm pattern information is input To insert a new pattern Use the cursor left right keys to move to the location at which you want to insert rhythm pattern data and execute steps 4 7 The rhythm pattern data will be inserted at the current location and subsequent rhythm pattern data will be moved backward according to the length of that pattern Insert PATTERN D PATTERNB PATTERN PATTERN A PATTERN PATTERN D PATTERN E To delete rhythm pattern data Use the cursor left right keys to move to the location at which you want to erase rhythm pattern data and press the DELETE ERASE key The rhythm pattern data will be deleted and the display will change to lt PTN indicating that the preceding pattern will continue playing Delete PATTERN A PATTERNB PATTERN PATTERN D PATTERN A PATTERN bs PATTERN D 91 Reference Rhythm If you delete the rhythm pattern data that is recorded at the beginning of the rhythm song there will be silence until the next locat
236. ndicates Out of Range during the stretch compression process 11 Press the ENTER key The indication CREATE SURE appears on the display 12 To carry out the phrase loop creation process press the ENTER key once more The phrase loop is created When the process is completed the display reverts to the condition of step 2 ZOOM MRS 1266 74 Reference Mixer This section explains the functions and operation of the mixer built into the MRS 1266 About the mixer The mixer of the MRS 1266 is divided into two sections an input mixer that processes the input signals from the input jacks and a track mixer that processes the signals from the tracks of the recorder section and from the rhythm section Details of each mixer are described below E input mixer BASS INPUT 1 2 jacks set various parameters such as pan and send levels to the send return effects and assign the signals to the recorder tracks The parameters that can be adjusted in the input mixer are listed in the following table Parameter Description CHO SEND Volume sent to chorus delay send return effect REV SEND Volume sent to reverb send return effect PAN Left right position L R channel balance Volume of input signal position of REC LEVEL REC LVL control INPUT jacks Recorder section Input mixer tack 1 REC LEVEL Track 3 4 Track
237. nds and record them as a stereo mix on a master track mixdown About the master track The master track is a set of stereo tracks that is separate from the normal tracks 1 10 The most common use of the master track is as a target track for mixdown The contents of the master track can be used to create an audio CD The MRS 1266 offers one master track for each project Similar to the regular tracks 1 10 the master track also has ten virtual tracks V takes This allows you to record different mixes on several V takes and select the optimum take later olo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 When you set the master track to recording the signal coming from the MASTER fader same signal as supplied at the OUTPUT jacks will be recorded 42 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Recorder MASTER 6 TRACK RECORDING MASTER CJ EJ ED CJ EJ EJ DJ DJ 3 6 7 8 sno 11 12 CLOSEDHAT OPENHAT 1 TOM 2 RIDE CRASH EXTRACYMBAL EXTRA1 EXTRA2 Mixdown steps Here s how 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 TAKE key in the track parameter section so that
238. ng the insert location of the insert effect 119 Selecting the patch for the insert effect 119 Editing the insert effect patch 121 Storing an insert effect patch 123 Editing the name of an insert effect patch 123 Applying the insert effect only to the monitor signal 124 Using the send return effects 125 About the send return effect patches 125 Selecting a send return effect patch 125 Editing a send return effect patch 126 Storing a send return effect patch 127 Editing the name of a send return etfectipatch sisi ited oec ap IA 127 Importing patches from another project 128 Reference Creating a CD 129 Writing audio data 129 About CD R RW discs 129 Recording audio data by project 130 Recording audio data by album 131 Playing an audio 133 Contents Erasing a CD RW 135 Finalizing a CD R RW Disc 136 Loading data from an audio CD 137 Reference Projects 138 About projects 138 Project operations 138 Basic procedure 138 Loading a 139 Creating a new project 139 Checking the proj
239. nput output Dual indicates mono input output x 2 When recording track is selected the output signal of the insert effect is sent to a point directly before the MASTER fader and mixed with the track mixer signal Bl When inserted into the input mixer Recording on mono tracks tracks 1 8 ON OFF 114 d NY ON OFF N gt 1 JP p ON OFF Al VN NORE vl A ON OFF AA ON OFF S v ON OFF c SERI Recorder EFFECT 6 Track EFFECT EFFECT DUAL Recording on stereo tracks 9 10 or two mono tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Recorder EFFECT EFFECT 120 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Effects When recording in 6TR REC mode ON OFF _ A TIN NT ON OFF Recorder Trac EFFECT 5 Tek CeO AB EFFECT S73 EFFECT DUAL _ Bl When inserted into the track mixer Mono track track 1 8 or bass sound selected as insert location Recorder Track Track erect
240. nsert disc number 1 144 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Projects 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 e Also when you have backed up all projects a single operation restore is performed for individual projects f the backup of the project spans multiple discs be sure to insert the first disc that contains data of the desired project first If you insert another disc the project data will not be read correctly 4 Press the ENTER key The name of the project on the disc and the number which is to be assigned to the project are shown on the display Project name Project number to be assigned When being restored to the MRS 1266 an empty project number is automatically assigned to the project Even if a project with the same name already exists on the hard disk it will not be overwritten 5 To check the name of the directory from which the project will be read press the cursor down button The display shows the directory name Directory name Press the cursor up key to restore the original display 6 Turn the dial to select the project to load and press the ENTER key The indication LOAD SURE appears on the display 7 To execute the load operation press the ENTER key
241. nt Re recording only a specified region Punch in out function Punch in out is a function that lets you re record just a specified region of a previously recorded track The action of switching a currently playing track to record mode is called punch in and the action of switching back from recording to playback is called punch out The MRS 1266 provides two ways to do this You can use the panel keys or a foot switch sold separately to punch in out manually manual punch in out or cause punch in out to occur automatically at previously specified points auto punch in out Using manual punch in out This section describes how to perform manual punch in out to re record a region of a previously recorded track using the panel keys or a foot switch sold separately If you want to use a foot switch ZOOM 501 502 for punch in out connect the foot switch to the FOOT SW jack on the front panel With the default settings of the MRS 1266 foot switch connected to the FOOT SW jack is set to control recorder playback stop If you want to use the foot switch to punch in out you must first change the foot switch setting p 153 1 Repeatedly press the status key of the track on which you want to perform punch in out until the key is lit in red 2 Raise the fader of this track to a suitable position 3 While playing the instrument connected to the INPUT jack use th
242. o synchronize operation with an external MIDI device Playback and other transport operations as well as locate operations can be synchronized Send receive program change information The MRS 1266 can receive Program Change messages from an external MIDI device to switch drum kit numbers or bass programs The MRS 1266 also can send out Program Change messages when the drum Kit or bass program is switched allowing an external device to perform synchronized switching Send receive control change information The MRS 1266 can receive Control Change messages from an external MIDI device to control the level of the drum bass channel etc The MRS 1266 also can send out Control Change messages according to drum bass level information contained in a rhythm song SMF playback The MRS 1266 can read Format 0 SMFs Standard MIDI Files from a CD R RW 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 SMF player function 146 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference MIDI Making MIDI related settings This section explains how to make MIDI related settings The procedure is the same for most settings The basic steps are as follows Basic procedure 1 Press the RHYTHM key and then press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key The rhythm utility menu for making various rhythm section settings appe
243. of effects an insert effect that can be inserted into a specific signal route and a send return effect that can be applied to the entire song by using the send return of the mixer In this example we will apply the insert effect to the instrument connected to the INPUT jack 1 Press the INPUT SOURCE key in the effect section The indication IN SRC IN appears on the display This screen serves for selecting the insert position of the effect If something else is shown turn the dial to bring up the indication IN SRC IN BYPASS INPUT SOURCE 2 Press the EFFECT key in the display section The key lights up and you can select a patch for the internal effect A patch is a set of previously saved settings for an internal effect A newly created project contains 190 patches for the insert effect and you can instantly change effect settings simply by selecting one of these patches PROJECT EFFECT 3 Use the ALGORITHM keys in the effect section to select an algorithm for the insert effect ALGORITHM SUE LINE MASTERING An algorithm is a combination of effect modules individual effects that the insert effect lets you use simultaneously Insert effect patches are organized according to their algorithm First select an algorithm and then select an effect ZOOM MRS 1266 There are five algorithms as follows DUAL An algorithm suitable for simultaneous recording of vocals
244. on and safety hazards do not use any other kind of AC adapter When using the MRS 1266 in an area with a different line voltage please consult your local ZOOM distributor about acquiring a proper AC adapter Environment Avoid using your MRS 1266 in environments where Caution it will be exposed to Extreme temperature High humidity or moisture Excessive dust or sand Excessive vibration or shock Handling The MRS 1266 is a precision instrument Do not Caution exert undue pressure on the keys and other controls Also take care not to drop the unit and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure Alterations Never open the case of the MRS 1266 or attempt to Caution modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit Connecting cables and input and output jacks You should always turn off the power to the MRS Caution 1266 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the AC adapter before moving the MRS 1266 Volume Do not use the MRS 1266 at a loud volume for a long Caution time since this can cause hearing impairment CD R RW Drive Never look directly in the laser beam projected from the optical pickup of the CD R RW drive since your Caution sight can be damaged ZOOM MRS 1266 USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions Electrical interference For safety consi
245. one starts GROUP PL GROUP MN The numbers 0 7 specify the group to which the pad belongs 0 no group 1 7 respective group Pads in the same group cannot produce sound at the same time For example if you assign an open hi hat sound and closed hi hat sound to two pads in the same group the open hi hat sound will cease when you play the closed hi hat sound resulting in realistic action HINT Pad group numbers are common for PL and MN For exam ple pads assigned to PL1 and to MN1 belong to the same group REV SEND Reverb send Sets the reverb send level for the pad The setting range is 0 127 The setting does not depend on the reverb send level in the track parameter 5 Press the pad for which you want to make a setting and turn the dial to select a setting value When you press a pad the current setting for that pad appears on the display In this condition you can use the dial to change the value HiNT If you press the DRUM MIXER key in this condition you can use the faders on the panel to select the pad and change the LEVEL setting at the same time The label under each fader shows which pad is controlled by it HH CLOSEDHAT OPENHAT 1 2 When you operate a fader that controls another pad than the currently assigned one that pad becomes the new editing target and the LEVEL setting changes 6 Repeat steps 3 5 as necessary to edit other pads
246. ono recording on tracks 1 8 Press the status key for one of tracks 1 8 until the key is lit in red The stereo channels are mixed and recorded on this single track Normally only two mono tracks or stereo track be recorded simultaneously By activating the 6TR REC mode the signal from INPUTS 1 6 can be recorded on six tracks simultaneously For details see page 47 3 Press the PLAY gt key and while listening to the rhythm song operate the fader of the selected track to adjust the monitor level of the input signal 30 ZOOM MRS 1266 Quick Tour If necessary you can operate the DRUM BASS faders to adjust the volume of the rhythm section When you are finished adjusting the monitor level press the STOP B key to stop the rhythm song Then press the ZERO 14 key to return to the beginning of the song 4 To begin recording press the ZERO M4 key to return to the beginning of the song Then hold down the REC 0 key and press the PLAY gt key The REC key and PLAY P gt key will light and recording will begin Record your instrument playing while listening to the rhythm song 5 When you have finished recording press the STOP Bi key The REC 0 key and PLAY PF key will go and recording will stop 6 To listen to the recorded content press the ZERO 9 key to return to the beginning of the song and press the PLAY gt key ZERO REW PL
247. ontains 20 different reverb patches and 20 different chorus delay patches You can instantly switch reverb or chorus delay settings simply by choosing the effect for which you want to select a patch reverb or chorus delay and then selecting a patch The patch number are assigned as follows Effect Patch number REVERB 00 19 CHORUS DELAY 00 19 Selecting a send return effect patch This section explains how to select a reverb or chorus delay patch 1 Press the EFFECT key and then press the REVERB key or CHORUS DELAY key Press the REVERB key if you want to select a reverb patch or CHORUS DELAY key if you want to select a chorus delay patch The currently selected patch will be displayed The following display shows an example of what you see when the REVERB key is pressed 125 Reference Effects Patch number Patch name 2 Turn the dial to select the new patch As you turn the dial new patches will be recalled immediately If the track mixer REVERB SEND and CHORUS DELAY SEND parameter settings are raised you can press the PLAY key to play back the song and listen to the result of the newly selected patch For details on track mixer operations refer to p 79 e The lit out status of the REVERB or CHORUS DELAY key shows the on off status of that module Each push of the key toggles the status 3 To return to the main screen press the E
248. oosts cuts the low frequency range LEVEL 1 8 Sets the output level of the module ZNR MODULE PARAMETER 1 THRSHOLD Zoom s proprietary noise reduction that minimizes noise when you are not playing For an explanation of the parameters refer to the DUAL algorithm VOL PDL MODULE VOL PDL MIN VOL You can use an expression pedal to control the volume MODULATION DELAY MODULE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 PARAMETER 3 PARAMETER 4 CHORUS Stereo chorus with clear sound and great spaciousness DEPTH RATE FB An effect that adds a pronounced character and modulation to the sound POSITION RATE COLOR An effect that adds a swooshing modulation to the sound DEPTH RATE CLIP An effect that cyclically varies the volume POSITION FREQ LEVEL An effect that lets you use an expression pedal to control wah manually FLT TYPE POSITION RESO An effect in which wah is applied according to your playing dynamics SHIFT TONE BALANCE An effect that modifies the pitch of the original sound POSITION RATE BALANCE An effect that produces a metallic resonance FREQ DEPTH LowBoost An effect that gives the sound more focus and spatial definition SIZE TONE MIX Simulates the effect of air on the room resonance giving the sound spatial depth TIME WET LVL DRY LVL An effect that produces the sound of a stereo recording made with two mics TIME FB MIX A delay effect with a maximum of 500 mSec Explanation of MODULATION DELAY MODULE para
249. pattern e DULxx yy V take recorded through DUAL algorithm insert effect ZOOM MRS 1266 38 Reference Recorder GTRxx yy V take recorded through GUITAR BASS algorithm insert effect e MICxx yy V take recorded through MIC algorithm insert effect e LINxx yy V take recorded through LINE algorithm insert effect MASxx yy V take recorded through MASTERING algorithm insert effect e BYPxx yy V take recorded without passing through an insert effect BOUxx yy V take recorded using the bounce function These names can be edited as required 1 From the main screen press the V TAKE key in the track parameter section The V TAKE key lights up and the track number V take number and V take name appear on the display Only the of the currently selected V take of tracks 1 10 can be changed 2 Use the cursor left right keys to select the track whose V take name you want to edit You can also select the track with the status keys 1 8 9 10 MASTER If you select a V take on which nothing is recorded the indication NO DATA appears and the name cannot be edited ZOOM MRS 1266 3 Press the EDIT key The first character of the V take name flashes This indicates that you can change this character 4 Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing position to the character you want to change 5 Turn the dial to select charact
250. peat steps 5 6 to adjust the panning value of other tracks HINT For tracks 9 10 and the drum sound the PAN parameter functions as a BALANCE parameter that adjusts the volume balance between the L R channels E Adjusting the EQ 8 To adjust equalization for each track press the EQ HIGH key or EQ LOW key Press the EQ HIGH key to adjust the high frequency equalizer or press the EQ LOW to adjust the low frequency equalizer TRACK PARAMETER EQ HIGH EQLOW 9 Press the status key of the track whose EQ you want to adjust or the DRUM BASS status key 10 Use the cursor up down keys to select the EQ parameter that you want to adjust and turn the dial to modify the setting The available parameters and their ranges are as follows EQ HIGH key pressed EQHIG Adjusts boost cut in high frequency range 12 0 12 dB EQ HI F Adjusts turnover frequency for high frequency boost cut 500 18000 Hz EQ LOW key pressed EQ LO G Adjusts boost cut in low frequency range 12 0 12 dB EQLOF Adjusts turnover frequency for low frequency boost cut 40 1600 Hz When the EQ HI G EQ HI F parameters are displayed the screen you can press the EQ HIGH key to switch the high frequency EQ on off The key will be out when this is turned off When the EQ LO EQ LO F parameters are displayed the screen you can press the EQ LOW key to switch the low fre
251. pendix Punch in out Opening 72 92 Auto 41 QUE POINT Rack er eb ed ath 41 0 32 QUANTIZO eset eL ms dL 107 P QUICK e mre Ra wale aon ke 135 Pad xe te ed dt MR aed Cen 115 116 Changing sound and parameters for R individual pads 111 Real time 101 Pad sensitivity adjustment 115 Rear panel sas ved Rd 14 Pad groups iin d e e a A RI 112 15 Adjusting volume for pad with fader 116 Recorder 9 Pad sensitivity 115 Recording level 28 Parameters volta iad 118 Recording operation problems 161 Patchs ss oett M dei er deduc dites 118 Recording Taser effect seie rn cede ed AES RU een 118 Overdubbing 32 Patch level isi RESI ERE 118 Recording on first 28 Rep EE Eis 177 Repeat 51 Phrase xS VER Renal 66 Reverb aee ER EE P ect 125 Phrase list bia Rb b bs k A 183 Reverse Phraseloop Rei I meh 65 Sp
252. played on an ordinary CD player CD RW This media type allows recording adding and bulk erasing of data CD RW discs are also available in 650 MB and 700 MB capacities To write a V take of the MRS 1266 to disc a blank or completely erased CD RW is required As long as the disc has not been finalized it is possible to add audio data up to the maximum capacity of the disc The disc can usually only be played on CD players designed to read CD R RW discs Add Playback on data normal CD player S No Yes Onceonly Ye _ Many times CD RW after erasing When using commercially available pre formatted CD RW discs perform an erase operation first as described on page 135 129 Reference Creating a CD Recording audio data by project You can select one project and write the contents of its master track to a CD R CD RW disc Before starting the procedure described below use the trimming function on the master track to make sure that it does not include unwanted blank portions at the beginning and end 1 Insert a CD R RW disc into the CD R RW drive To newly write audio data use a blank CD R RW disc or a CD RW disc that has been completely erased To add audio data use a CD R RW disc that has not yet been finalized 2 Select the project to be used as write source For details on loading projects refer to page 139 3 Verify that the V take that you want to w
253. plete the unit returns to the condition of Playing an audio CD step 4 7 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times ZOOM MRS 1266 137 Reference Projects This section describes how to perform operations for entire projects 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 always go back to exactly the same condition that existed when the project was last saved A project contains the following information Audio data recorded on V takes 1 10 of tracks 1 10 and the master track Numbers of selected V takes for each track Mixer section settings Settings saved in scene numbers 0 99 e Scene parameter enabled disabled settings Numbers and settings of patches currently selected for insert effect send return effects e Rhythm patterns Rhythm songs Drum kit bass program numbers and drum kit settings MIDI related settings e Audio data in phrase pool Other file settings On the MRS 1266 recording playback operations can be performed only for the currently loaded project It is not possible to operate on multiple projects simultaneously Project operations This section explains operations such as loading or saving a project The procedure is the same for most project operations The basic procedure is as follows Basic procedure
254. point in the song It is also possible to switch to another rhythm pattern while the previous rhythm pattern is still playing This mode is suitable for specifying patterns in detail 89 Reference Rhythm FAST Formula Assisted Song Translator 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 midway through a song is not possible with this method Steps for the two methods are described below Step input With this method you specify the pattern number and number of measures to enter patterns one by one 1 Press the RHYTHM key in rhythm song mode The RHYTHM key lights up and the rhythm section is separated from the recorder section Rhythm pattern input and editing is now possible 2 Press the REC key The key lights up and rhythm pattern number as well as chord information and other data can be input The display changes as follows 3 Use the cursor up down keys to bring up the indication PTN on the first line of the display During step input the cursor up down keys are used to select an item and the cursor left right keys to move the current position The following items can be selected with the cursor up down keys Parameter Description EV g
255. ps for example of drum licks and guitar riffs The playback sequence and repetition count of phrases can be programmed freely and written to any track or V take as audio data ZOOM MRS 1266 Introduction Rhythm section be used to provide guide rhythm or accompaniment The rhythm section provides more than 400 types of accompaniment patterns from the internal drum bass sound generator You can also create original patterns with real time step input This can be used as an independent guide rhythm or in synchronization with the recorder You can also program chords or pattern playback order to create the rhythm accompaniment for an entire song In addition to conventional step input the MRS 1266 features an innovative concept called FAST developed by ZOOM which lets you quickly build songs with various repeated patterns Mixer section supporting automated operation The internal digital mixer can handle 10 tracks plus the drum and bass channels The level panning and EQ settings of each channel can be saved as separate scenes A saved scene can be recalled manually at any time or can be switched automatically at a desired point in a song Versatile effects The MRS 1266 provides an insert effects that be inserted into a specified signal route and a send return effects that are used via the mixer send return loop The effects can be used in a variety of ways from modifying the tone while recording a
256. quency EQ on off The key will be out when this is turned off 1 1 Adjust equalization for other tracks and for the drum bass sound in the same way 12 When you have finished creating settings press the EXIT key The unit returns to the main screen Parameters set here be saved in a scene gt 82 ZOOM MRS 1266 Quick Tour 5 2 Using the send return effect The send return effect is internally connected to the send return loop of the mixer The MRS 1266 allows you to use two types of send return effects reverb and chorus The following diagram shows the signal flow of the send return effect 050505850 SEND LEVEL lt mm O EET Rever DRUM BASS 1 2 8 9 10 MASTER Return The amount of signal sent to each effect send level adjusts the depth of each send return effect for each track or for the drum bass sound Raising the send level will increase the amount of signal that is sent to the effect producing a deeper effect for that track In this example we will select a send return effect patch and adjust the send level of each track to adjust the amount of reverb and chorus Selecting the send return effect patch A newly created project contains 30 patches for reverb and chorus delay To select a patch proceed as follows 1 Press the REVERB key or CHORUS DELAY key
257. ratch2 Scratch Pull Kishimi Kishimi Sticks Sticks Sliding Sliding SquarClk Square Click Engine Engine Cell MirClick Metronome Click Sonar Sonar MtrBell Metronome Bell Space Space Tambrin Tambourine Sequence Sequence Vibslap Vibraslap Minor7 Minor7 HiBongo High Bongo Major7 Major7 LoBongo Low Bongo MtHiCong Mute High Conga 1 Open High Conga 1 HiConga2 Open High Conga 2 LoConga Low Conga ZOOM MRS 1266 182 Appendix PHRASE LIST No NAME COMMENTS Rhythm 01 Drum Loops 1 Ry 01 1A Drum loop 2 Ry 01 1B Drum loop2 3 Ry 01 1C Drum Fill1 4 Ry 01 1D Drum variation 5 Ry 01 1E Drum Fill2 6 Ry 01 1F Drum variation2 7 Ry 01 1G Drum end 8 Ry 01 2A Drum intro 9 Ry 01 2B Drum loop1 10 Ry 01 2C Drum loop2 11 Ry 01 2D Drum break 12 Ry 01 2bE Drum variation1 13 Ry 01 2F Drum Fill 14 Ry 01 2G Drum variation2 02 Beats Variation 15 Ry 02 1A Drum loop1 16 Ry 02 1B Drum loop2 03 Breakbeats 17 Ry 03 1A Drum loop1 18 Ry 03 1B Drum loop2 19 Ry 03 1C Drum loop3 20 Ry 03 1D Drum loop4 21 Ry 03 1E Drum loop5
258. re rhythm song You can transpose the bass track of the rhythm song in semitone units 1 From the main screen press the SONG key so that the key is lit 2 Press the RHYTHM key The RHYTHM key lights up and the rhythm song can be edited 3 Press the EDIT key The rhythm song edit menu appears 4 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication EDIT Transpos on the display and press the ENTER key The current transpose setting 6 0 6 will be shown in the display below the indication TRANSP The default setting is 0 no transpose operation Transpose setting 5 Turn the dial to change the transpose setting press the ENTER key The indication SURE appears on the display 6 Press the ENTER key to execute the Transpose operation or press the EXIT key to cancel If you press the ENTER key the Transpose operation will be executed and the chord data root that was input in the rhythm song will be converted according to the setting you specified 7 return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times By returning the transpose setting to the original value you can return to the original state at any time Copying a rhythm song You can copy the contents of any rhythm song in a project to any other rhythm song This is useful if you want to create variations of a song 1 From the main screen press the SON
259. rent location Mark Current location Song lt lt gt gt C MARKER MARKER MARKER oe JC ol o Specifying the mark number to locate 1 From the main screen press the cursor left key once The indication MARKER flashes in the upper right of the display 2 Turn the dial to select the desired mark number As soon as the number is changed the unit jumps to that number Deleting a mark Here s how to delete a mark that you assigned 1 Locate the mark that you want to delete The mark number displayed in the MARKER area is the mark that will be deleted It is not possible to delete a mark unless the mark location exactly matches the current location If the dot at the lower right of the mark number is not lit use the MARKER M4 gt gt keys to jump to the exact marker point 2 Press the CLEAR key in the control section The selected mark will be deleted and subsequent marks will be renumbered deleted mark cannot be recovered tis not possible to delete mark number 00 located at the beginning of the song 50 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Recorder Playing back the same passage repeatedly 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
260. rently selected patch 121 Reference Effects 1 Press the EFFECT key the display section so that key lights up The currently selected patch appears on the display 2 Use the ALGORITHM keys to select algorithm and turn the dial to select the patch that you want to edit It is not possible to change the algorithm of a patch For this reason you must first begin by selecting a patch that uses the desired algorithm even when you want to create a patch from scratch The indication EMPTY appears instead of the patch name if the patch is empty To create a patch from scratch select an empty patch in the desired algorithm 3 Press the EDIT key The first line of the display will indicate EDIT This means that the patch can now be edited 4 From the MODULE keys press the key for the effect module that you want to edit When editing a patch use the MODULE keys to select the module for editing The table below shows how the MODULE keys correspond to the various effect modules COMPRESSOR Algorithm preamp MODULATION DRIVE EQUALIZER DELAY The lit out condition of the COMPRESSOR PRE DRIVE EQUALIZER and MODULATION DELAY keys indicates the on off status of the corresponding module Each time you press one of these keys the setting will be toggled If you select an effect module that is off the display
261. ress the ZERO M4 key to return to the beginning of the song and then press the PLAY gt key while holding down the REC 0 key Recording on the master track starts 8 When recording is complete press the STOP W key 43 Reference Recorder Playing the master track To play the recorded master track proceed as follows 1 From the main screen press the MASTER status key several times until the key is lit in green The unit goes into master track playback mode In this mode all other status keys are out all other tracks are muted and all effects are switched off While the MASTER status key is lit in green the transport keys except for the REC 6 key operate normally 2 Press the ZERO M4 key to return to the beginning of the song and then press the PLAY P key Playback of the master track starts You can use the MASTER fader to adjust the playback volume 3 To stop playback press the STOP W key 4 To cancel the master track playback mode press the MASTER status key so that the key goes out Muting of tracks 1 10 and the rhythm section is canceled and the unit returns to normal operation Status keys that were automatically turned off are returned to the previous condition ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Recorder Combining multiple tracks on another track Bounce function How bounce works Bounce is a function that mixes the performances of t
262. rite to the audio CD is selected for the master track of that project 4 From the main screen press the AUDIO key in the control section The audio CD menu appears 5 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication AUDIO CD BURN CD on the display Press the ENTER key The duration of the source master track appears on the display in hours H minutes M seconds S and milliseconds MS Master track duration 7 check the available write time on the inserted disc press the cursor down key The remaining disc time is shown in the lower part of the display Available write time 8 audition the source master track press the PLAY gt key To stop playback press the STOP Bi key 9 Press the ENTER key twice The display changes as follows Write target track number 10 To carry out the write process press the ENTER key Writing on the CD R RW disc starts During the write process the indication wait is shown on the display The counter displays the write progress When writing is complete the display shows CDtrkxx COMPLETE where xx is the track number 130 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Creating a CD By pressing the EXIT key instead of the ENTER key you can cancel the write process and return to the previous dis play screen 1 1 When writing is complete press the EXIT key The unit returns to the con
263. rlier than the In point 7 If you want to rehearse the auto punch in out press the PLAY gt key The recorder will begin playing When you reach the In point the track on which you are punching in out will be muted When you reach the Out point muting will be defeated You will always be able to monitor the input signal during this time Performing this action will not delete or record anything on the track When you are finished rehearsing move again to a location earlier than the In point If necessary adjust the In Out points 8 To actually perform auto punch in out hold down the REC 0 key and press the PLAY P key 41 Reference Recorder When you reach the In point recording will begin automatically punch in When you reach the Out point recording will end automatically and playback will resume punch out 9 When you are finished recording press the STOP Bi key 10 listen to the recorded result move to a location earlier than the In point and press the PLAY gt key If you want to re do the recording repeat steps 5 9 1 1 When you are satisfied with the recording press the AUTO PUNCH IN OUT key so that the key goes out The auto punch in out function is turned off and the In point and Out point settings are discarded Recording several tracks on a master track Mixdown function This section explains how to play recorded tracks and rhythm section sou
264. rum sounds in stereo select two tracks as recording destination If only one track is selected the recording will be in mono 8 Verify that the RHYTHM key the rhythm section is out and that rhythm song or rhythm pattern that you want to record is selected It is also possible to record drum bass sounds generated by playing the pads on the unit or a MIDI keyboard 9 Set the recorder to playback and adjust the recording level Adjust levels while watching the L R level meter and make sure that no signal clipping occurs 10 Press the ZERO M4 key to return to the beginning of the song and then press the PLAY gt key while holding down the REC 6 key Playback of the rhythm pattern rhythm song starts and is recorded on the selected tracks 1 1 When recording is complete press the STOP W key Rhythm recording ends If you want to return to normal recording select MASTER on the screen of step 3 ZOOM MRS 1266 Assigning marks within a song Marker function You can assign up to 100 marks in a song at any desired location and jump to a mark by pressing a key or by specifying the desired mark number This is convenient when you want to repeatedly locate a specific point for playback during recording or mixdown Setting a mark Here s how to assign a mark at the desired location in a song 1 Locate the point at which you want to assign a mark A mark can be assign
265. s called a rhythm song Up to 10 rhythm songs can be created among which one is selected for playback HINT If desired rhythm patterns and rhythm songs can be pro cessed with the insert effect and bounced on the audio tracks Mixer section The signals from tracks 1 8 9 10 and the drum and bass sounds are sent to separate mixer channels for individual adjustment of volume and tone and to create a stereo mix For each track the following parameters can be controlled independently Volume Panning 2 EQ Send level to the send return effect Mute on off V take switching If required the STEREO SUB OUT jacks on the front panel can be set to carry a specific track or drum bass sound This is convenient for monitoring the track or drum bass sound or for adjusting it with an external effect device 10 ZOOM MRS 1266 Introduction Effect section The MRS 1266 provides two types of effects insert effect and send return effect These effects can be used simul taneously and have the characteristics described below Insert effect This effect can be inserted at one of the following three points in the signal path 1 Immediately after the input jack 2 A desired channel of the mixer 8 Immediately before the MASTER fader In the default condition position 1 immediately after input jack is selected When the setting is changed to 2 only a selected
266. s shown on the display 5 Turn the dial to select the desired patch 6 Press the PLAY 9 key to play back the song The entire song will pass through the insert effect immediately before the MASTER fader If desired you can edit the currently selected patch to make detailed adjustments to the way in which the effect is applied 7 When have achieved the desired sound press the STOP W key and then the EXIT key The unit returns to the main screen 5 4 Recording the master track As the final step you will record mix down the completed song onto the master track This is a stereo track designed only for use during mixdown Like the other tracks the master track also has 10 V takes 36 ZOOM MRS 1266 Quick Tour Mixdown 2 E at 123 o gt 45678 9 10 1112 Track Master track 1 Press the ZERO 44 key to return to the beginning of the song ZERO REW FF Ces C Cd 2 Repeatedly press the MASTER status key so that the key lights up in red MASTER 10 11 12 The master track can now be recorded 3 Hold down the REC 0 key and press the PLAY key 5 PLAY REC I SCRUB Recording on the master track starts The signal after passing the MASTER fader and processed by the insert effect and send return effect is recorded ZOOM MRS 1
267. sert effect or send return effect Effect type Patch name Patch number If the most recent operation step was for the insert effect the indication INSERT is shown on the first line of the display If the most recent step was for the send return effect the indication SEND REV or SEND CHO is shown on the first line of the display 2 Select the desired algorithm by pressing the respective ALGORITHM key in the effect section To select a patch for the insert effect start by selecting the algorithm When you press an ALGORITHM key the patches comprised in that algorithm are shown on the display 119 Reference Effects 3 Turn the dial to select the patch The selected patch becomes active immediately The indication EMPTY appears instead of the patch name if the patch is empty 4 If you want to temporarily turn the insert effect off press the BYPASS key in the effect section The BYPASS key lights up and the insert effect is bypassed Pressing the BYPASS key once more enables the effect again 5 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key The flow of the signal that passes through the insert effect will change as shown below depending on the insert location the number of input signal channels 1 or 2 channels and the input output type of the insert effect gt 8 indicates mono input stereo output S S indicates stereo i
268. specify the volume that is produced by the force with which you tap the pads pad sensitivity Select PadSens from the rhythm utility menu and press the ENTER key Then turn the dial to choose one of these settings SOFT The volume will be soft regardless of how strongly you tap e MEDIUM The volume will be medium regardless of how strongly you tap LOUD The volume will be loud regardless of how strongly you tap LITE Maximum sensitivity Even light taps will produce a loud volume NORMAL Normal sensitivity default setting HARD Low sensitivity Strong tapping is needed to produce a loud volume EX HARD Lowest sensitivity Very strong tapping is needed to produce a loud volume 115 Reference Rhythm 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 key This screen is for display only There is no setting that can be edited Adjusting the volume of each pad with the faders If necessary you can control the output level of each pad for the currently selected drum kit with the faders while playing a rhythm song rhythm pattern This is convenient when you want to adjust the level for each drum percussion sound precisely before the mixdown 1 From the main screen press the SONG key or t
269. ss the EFFECT key in the display section and then press the REVERB key or CHORUS DELAY key If necessary turn the dial to select the patch whose name you want to edit 2 Press the EDIT key and use the cursor up down keys to bring up the indication PAT NAME The name of the selected patch can now be edited The character currently selected for editing flashes 3 Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing position to the character you want to change and turn the dial to select a character For information on available characters refer to page 39 4 Repeat step 3 as necessary to complete the new name 5 To confirm the new name press the STORE key in the control section twice The new name is stored and the unit returns to the patch selection screen 127 Reference Effects Importing patches from another project This section explains how to import load all patches for the internal effects insert effect and send return effect from another project that is already saved on the hard disk 1 Press the EFFECT key in the display section Keep mind that importing patches this way will overwrite all patches in the current project Take care not to accidentally erase patches that you wish to keep 2 Press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key The indication UTILITY Import appears on the display Press the ENTER key In this condition you
270. st first specify the In point and Out point and then perform the recording operation The procedure is as follows 1 Raise the fader of the track where you want to perform auto punch in out to a suitable position 2 While playing the instrument connected to the INPUT jack use the INPUT control and REC LEVEL control to adjust the recording level ZOOM MRS 1266 3 Locate the point at which you want to punch in and press the AUTO PUNCH IN OUT key The AUTO PUNCH IN OUT key flashes This sets the In point at which recording will begin 4 Locate the point at which you want to punch out and press the AUTO PUNCH IN OUT key once more This sets the Out point at which recording will end The AUTO PUNCH IN OUT button will change from flashing to solidly lit This indicates that the auto punch in out function is now enabled If you want to specify the in out points precisely it is conve nient to use the scrub function gt p 52 to find the locations and assign a mark p 49 beforehand at the desired loca tions 5 Use the Locate function to go to a spot before the In point 6 Repeatedly press the status key for the track on which you want to perform punch in out until the key flashes red A status key that is lit red means that the current location is between the In point and Out point In this case operate the transport once again to locate to a point that is ea
271. sults of your editing refer to the following section ZOOM MRS 1266 Storing an insert effect patch A patch that you have edited can be stored in any location of the same algorithm You can also store an existing patch in another location to create a copy of that patch 1 Press the EFFECT key in the display section and then press the EDIT key The currently selected patch can now be edited Perform any editing steps that you wish to make 2 When editing is complete press the STORE key in the control section A screen for specifying the store target location appears on the display f Patch number 3 Turn the dial to select the store destination patch number 4 To execute the store process press the STORE key once more The patch will be stored and the unit returns to the patch select screen Patches that you have stored saved on the hard disk as part of the project Patch data included in an already existing project can be loaded into the current project gt 128 Editing the name of an insert effect patch This section explains how to edit the name of the currently selected patch 1 Press the EFFECT key in the display section and then press the EDIT key The currently selected patch can now be edited 123 Reference Effects 2 Press the TOTAL key and use the cursor up down keys to bring up the indication PAT NAME The nam
272. t Event information at current point PTN Rhythm pattern TimSig ROOT Root of chord CHORD Chord type DrVOL Drum kit volume BsVOL Bass program volume DrKIT Drum kit number BsPRG Bass program number When an item other than gt is selected and no informa tion is input for the current position the arrow before the item name for example PTN This indicates that information input at a preceding point is still valid lt is shown When PTN is selected the name and number of the pattern input at the current point are displayed Because an empty rhythm song does not yet contain any information the symbol is shown before PTN The second line of the display indicates EOS End Of Song to show the end of the rhythm song 4 Press the INSERT COPY key to bring up the indication INSERT When INSERT is displayed new rhythm pattern data can be input at the current location 5 Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern that you want to input The number and length in measures of the currently selected rhythm pattern will be displayed Rhythm pattern number Rhythm pattern length measures 6 If necessary use the cursor up down keys to change the length of the rhythm pattern If you make the rhythm pattern longer the same rhythm ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Rhythm pattern will play repeatedly If you shorten t
273. t stereo and the output signal from the bass program mono are internally connected to the DRUM channel and BASS channel of the mixer section For each you can independently adjust the volume pan balance and EQ and apply send return effects Bass program DRUM BASS 1 2 3 Rhythm section Mixer section Rhythm patterns and the drum bass tracks A newly created project contains accompaniment patterns with drum bass performance data for up to 99 measures each These accompaniment patterns are called rhythm patterns The MRS 1266 can hold more than 400 such patterns Inside each rhythm pattern the area that holds the drum performance data is called the drum track and the area that holds the bass performance data is called the bass track 86 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Rhythm Recorder Track Rhythm 1 2 3 4 section Rhythm pattern Rhythm pattern Drum track Drum track Bass track Bass track You can edit a portion of a rhythm pattern or erase the entire recorded content and create an entirely original rhythm pattern The rhythm patterns you modify are saved on the hard disk together with the other rhythm patterns as part of the project Rhythm songs Multiple rhythm patterns arranged in a desired order of playback are collectively called a rhythm song In a rhyt
274. t LoTimbal Low Timbale CHHBend Bend Down Close Hat HiAgogo High Agogo OHHBend Bend Down Open Hat LoAgogo Low Agogo FHHBend Bend Down Foot Hat Cabasa Cabasa CYMCrsh1 Crash 1 Maracas Maracas CYMCrsh2 Crash 2 Whistle1 Short High Whistle CYMCrsh3 Analog Crash Whistle2 Long Whistle CYMCrsh4 Thin Crash GuiroS Short Guiro CYMSpls1 Splash 1 GuiroL Long Guiro CYMSpls2 Splash 2 Clave Claves CYMCrshB Bend Down Crash WoodBIkH High Wood Block CYMChin1 China 1 WoodBIkL Low Wood Block CYMChin2 China 2 Cuica Mt Mute Cuica CYMRide1 Ride 1 Cuica Op Open Cuica CYMRide2 Ride 2 MtTrangl Mute Triangle CYMRide3 Ride 3 OpTrangl Open Triangle CYMRideB Bend Down Ride Shaker Shaker CYMCup1 Cup JingBell Jingle Bell CYMCup2 Bend Down Cup BellTree Bell Tree EXRim1 Live Rim Castanet Castanets EXRim2 Live Long Rim MtSurdo Mute Surdo EXRim3 Dry Rim OpSurdo Open Surdo EXRimB Velocity Bend Down Rim FiltSwep Filter Swept Cymbal EXCwbel1 Cowbell 1 Gamelan Gamelan EXCwbel2 Analog Cowbell BassSlid Bass Slide EXCwbelB Velocity Bend Down Cowbell RevWet1 REV Wet 1 EXTmbrin Live Tambourine RevWet2 REV Wet 2 EXTmbriB Velocity Bend Down Tambourine Bell Bell EXClap1 Clap Odaiko Odaiko EXClap2 Filtered Clap ChuDaiko ChuDaiko EXClapB Velocity Bend Down Clap Oedo Oedo EXClv808 Analog Claves Temple Chinese Temple 5 909 DIGI ANA Snap Mokugyo Mokugyo EXCKNoiz Click Noise Clock Huge Clock High Q High Q UFO UFO Slap Slap DoorClos Door Close Scratch1 Scratch Push DoorOpen Door Open Sc
275. t effect OUTPUT DRUM BASS 1 2 REC LEVEL Send return effect INPUT REC LEVEL 1 Track 2 Track8 Input mixer Tracks 9 10 H DRUM Rhythm section BASS Track mixer 4 Insert effect MASTER LT MR Input mixer Track mixer CHORUS DELAY SEND 0000 O00 eae 0000 OO 8 9 10 Send return effect ZOOM MRS 1266 117 Reference Effects Using the insert effect This section explains how to select the position for the insert effect how to select a patch and how to edit the patch About insert effect patches The insert effect is a multi effect unit that contains a number of single effects such as compressor distortion and delay connected in series Each of these separate effects is called an effect module and up to six effect modules can be used simultaneously A combination of effect modules that can be used simultaneously is called an algorithm You can use one of the following five algorithms DUAL This algorithm has two entirely separate mono inputs and mono outputs The algorithm comprises three types Mic amp for two microphones G B amp Mic for guitar bass an
276. t frequency O EQLOG Low frequency range EQ boost cut amount EQLOF Low frequency range EQ boost cut frequency CHO SEND Volume sent to chorus delay send return effect O REV SEND Volume sent to reverb send return effect O O PAN Left right position L R channel balance O O FADER Volume of track or rhythm section O O ST LINK Link parameters of odd even numbered channels V TAKE V take selected for track Basic operation of the input HINT H f two inputs are already selected and another ON OFF mixer l key is pressed the currently selected keys go out and the last pressed key is active Normally only up to two tracks can be recorded simultaneously By activating the 6TR REC mode gt p tracks 47 the signal from six inputs can be recorded on six eS s tracks simultaneously Assigning input signals to recording This section explains how to adjust the level of signals input from the INPUT 1 6 jacks and the GUITAR BASS INPUT 3 While playing your instrument turn the INPUT 1 2 jacks and how to send them to a track in the recorder control for the input selected in step 2 to adjust section the input sensitivity Make adjustments so that the PEAK indicator flickers 1 Make sure thatthe instrument or mic that you want to record is connected to the INPUT 1 6 or the GUITAR BASS INPUT 1 2 jacks slightly when you play your instrument at its loudest volume 4
277. t keys to cause the scrub 52 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Recorder playback length setting to flash and turn the dial You can select 40 80 120 160 or 200 ms as the length of scrub playback You can also use the cursor up down keys to change the scrub playback length 3 If you want to change the direction of scrub playback use the cursor left right keys to cause the scrub playback direction indication to flash and turn the dial If you select TO scrub playback will begin from an earlier point and end at the current location If you select FRM scrub playback will begin from the current location this is the default setting iii i Default setting Current location Current location gt gt 5 gt Scrub playback Scrub playback eae Sees iue OM RN HINT Any change you make to the scrub settings will take effect immediately 4 If you want to use the new scrub playback settings to find a location use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing area to the unit displayed on the counter MS for time display or TICK for measure display 5 Turn the dial to the left or right to move the current location During scrub playback the current location can be moved forward or backward in milliseconds or ticks 6 To exit the scrub function press the STOP lli key The unit returns to the main screen ZOOM MRS 1266 53 Refer
278. t setting for digital copying will be displayed OFF Digital copying from your master tape to another digital recorder is permitted default setting ON SCMS Serial Copy Management System data will be added to the digital signal that is output from the DIGITAL jack It will not be possible to make digital copies from a master tape that contains this data 4 Turn the dial to select the ON setting D D PRTCT ON MRS 1266 MRS 1266 OUTPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL jack DIGITAL jack Mixdown Mixdown Y Y E MD DAT recorder MD DAT recorder Digital copying is gt lt Digital copying is not possible possible Y Y 36 i MD DAT recorder MD DAT recorder 5 return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times ZOOM MRS 1266 155 Reference Other Functions Switching the level meter display type The level meter below the display can indicate the level of the signal after passing through the level controls faders post fader or the signal before passing through the level controls faders pre fader You can change the setting as follows 1 From the main screen pr
279. take to any other V take This action will overwrite any existing data on the destination V take The data on the move source V take will be erased Move source track Move destination track 1 Refer to steps 1 5 of Basic V take editing steps to select the track V take to move and to bring up the indication MOVE on the display Then press the ENTER key A screen for selecting the move destination appears on the display 2 Use the cursor left right keys and the dial to select the destination V take and press the ENTER key The indication MOVE SURE appears on the display 3 To execute the move operation press the ENTER key once more To cancel the operation press the EXIT key After the move operation is completed the unit returns to the V take editing menu 62 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Track Editing Exchanging V takes You can exchange the audio data of two specified V takes o gt 1 Refer to steps 1 5 of Basic V take editing steps to select the exchange source track V take and to bring up the indication EXCHG on the display Then press the ENTER key A screen for selecting the exchange destination appears on the display 2 Use the cursor left right keys and the dial to select the exchange destination V take and press the ENTER key
280. that the DRUM BASS faders are raised If the faders are already raised lower them and then raise them once more Make sure that you have not selected a blank rhythm pattern pattern name EMPTY Cannot hear the rhythm song play back In the case of a new project the rhythm song has not yet been created so you will hear no sound Either create the rhythm song or load a project for which a rhythm song has been created When using Control Change signals sent from an external MIDI device the drum or bass volume may be lowered Set the MIDI channels for drum and bass to OFF or check the setting at the external MIDI device No sound when you tap the pads Ifthe pad sensitivity has been set to SOFT loud sounds will not be produced even when you tap the pad strongly Change the setting to NORMAL LITE or LOUD p 115 Cannot record or edit a rhythm pattern rhythm song When the RHYTHM key is out or blinking it is not possible to record or edit a rhythm pattern or rhythm song Press the RHYTHM key to make the key light Ifthe display indicates FULL this means that you have used up the rhythm section memory Please delete unneeded rhythm patterns Sounds recorded in the rhythm pattern do not play Sounds that exceed the maximum polyphony will not be played Either delete some of the other notes that have already been recorded gt 101 105 or stay within the maximum polyphony wh
281. the rear panel the unbalanced jack phone jack marked UNBAL ANCE has priority 2 Press the ON OFF key of the input to which the instrument or microphone is connected so that the key lights up The ON OFF key serves to activate and deactivate an input While the key is lit the input is active UNE MC Min GUITAR max GUITAR max ON OFF When a stereo source is connected press both ON OFF keys together so that both keys are lit Normally up to two keys can be activated simultaneously When a third key is pressed the first key goes out When you set the GTRACK RECORDING key to all sig nals connected to the INPUT 1 6 jacks are recorded simul taneously For details refer to page 47 3 While playing the instrument use the INPUT control to adjust sensitivity Adjust the control so that the PEAK indicator lights up occasionally when you play the instrument at the loudest level MIN GUITAR max ON OFF 4 While playing the instrument use the REC LEVEL control to adjust the recording level Set the recording level as high as possible but avoid settings that cause the CLIP indicator to light The current signal level can be checked by the INPUT column in the lower part of the display REC LEVEL CLIP 28 ZOOM MRS 1266 Quick Tour 3 2 Setting the insert effect The MRS 1266 contains two types
282. thesizer Natural Chorus with low modulation for guitar or piano backing EMPTY REVERB TightHal Hall reverb with a hard tonal quality BrgtRoom Room reverb with a hard tonal quality SoftHall Hall reverb with a mild tonal quality LargeHal Simulates the reverberation of a large hall SmallHal Simulates the reverberation of a small hall LiveHous Simulates the reverb of a club TrStudio Simulates the reverberation of a rehearsal studio DarkRoom Room reverb with a mild tonal quality oc N O VcxRev Reverb tuned to enhance vocals Tunnel Simulates the reverberation of a tunnel BigRoom Simulates the reverberation of a large venue such as a gym PowerSt Gate reverb type effect BritHall Simulates a bright concert hall BudoKan Simulates the reverberation at Budokan in Tokyo Ballade Reverb effect for slow ballads EMPTY 176 ZOOM MRS 1266 Appendix Pattern List
283. thm Step input For step input you enter each note separately while the MRS 1266 is in the stop condition This makes it easy to enter even complex drum patterns or bass lines that might be difficult to achieve with real time input by playing the pads Drum track step input For drum track step input you specify the step length interval to next note or rest using the quantize value Then you use the pads and the STEP key to enter notes and rests When you hit a pad and then press the STEP key playing information is entered at that point and the step advances by an interval corresponding to the current quantize value The intensity with which you hit the pad is also recorded If you only press the STEP key no playing information is entered but the step advances by an interval corresponding to the current quantize value see diagram below 1 At the rhythm pattern screen select an empty rhythm pattern number 2 Press the DRUM key and select a drum track 3 Press the REC key The display changes as follows and step input becomes possible Drum track step input Quantize value quarter note Y Measure Beat On the first line of the display Q xx shows the quantize value Possible values for xx 4 32 Hi In the bottom right of the display the current position is shown in measures beats ticks 4 Use the cursor up down keys to select the quantize value length of the not
284. thm pattern is playing 3 To change the tempo manually press the TEMPO key twice or more at the desired tempo The interval between the last two times you pressed the key will be detected automatically and set as the new tempo ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Rhythm 4 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key tempo you specify here 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 If you record on the recorder tracks while listening to the rhythm patterns and then later change the tempo of the rhythm patterns the two sets of performances will no longer be synchronized If you want to record on the recorder while listening to rhythm patterns you must decide on the tempo first Changing the drum kit bass program You can change the drum kit bass program used by the rhythm section The selected drum kit bass program applies to all patterns played in rhythm pattern mode 1 While the rhythm section is stopped press the DRUM key or BASS key at the main screen 2 Press the KIT PROG key If you have pressed the DRUM key the indication Kit x appears If you have pressed the BASS key the indication appears In this condition you can change the drum kit or the bass program Number of drum kit bass program Name of drum kit bass program 3 Turn the dial
285. tility menu for making various system settings appears 3 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY FOOT SW on the display and press the ENTER key The function currently assigned to the foot switch will be displayed 4 Turn the dial to select PLY STP or PUNCH IO The settings are as follows STP Each push of the foot switch toggles between play and stop of the recorder section ZOOM MRS 1266 153 Reference Other Functions Using the tuner function The MRS 1266 has a built in chromatic tuner that can be used when tuning an instrument connected to the INPUT 1 6 jacks This section explains 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 corresponding ON OFF key HINT If you activate two ON OFF keys the input signals are mixed and sent to the tuner 2 Press the TUNER key in the effect section The indication TUNER appears on the display and the tuner is activated While the tuner function is on the insert effect and send return effect are automatically disabled 3 Play the note that you want to tune and tune your instrument so that the desired note name C C D D E appears on the display 4 When the desired note name appears watch the gt and lt symbols on the display and make fine adjustments to the tuning Pitc
286. ting the appropriate algorithm and then selecting a patch The table below shows the algorithm types and the patch Input output type 3BAND EQ VOL PDL DOUBLING Mic amp Mic COMP LIM MIC PRE mm 3BAND EQ VOL PDL H DOUBLING 1 COMP LIM PRE AMP NR 3BAND EQ VOL PDL Mono gt mono x 2 G B amp Mic A COMP MIC PRE NR VOL PDL Gtr amp Bass ___COMP H GUITAR PREAMP ZNR 3BAND EQ VOL PDL COMP BASS EQBBAND ZNR VOL PDL r PRE AMP DRIVE NR GUITAR BASS COMP ar MODULATION gt EQ DELAY m Mono stereo MIC PRE MIC DE ESSER COMP LIM MODULATION DELAY m A LI 14 LINE COMP LIM ISOLATOR ZNR EQ VOL PDL _ MODULATION E JN Stereo stereo p ju k MASTERING 3BAND NORMALIZE ZNR EQ voL PDL DIMENSION 23 mu LO FI mA JA J RESONANCE 118 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Effects numbers for each type Algorithm Patch number DUAL 00 49 GUITAR BASS 00 99 00 49 LINE 00 49 MASTERING 00 29 Changing the insert location of the in sert effect When the project is in its initial state the insert effect is sent into the input mixer However you may change the insert location as necessary The proce
287. ting rhythm song 99 ee 96 99 Punch in out function EAST method 5 e ote 92 Manual 40 Importing from another project 114 ZOOM MRS 1266 190 Appendix Patter input be DOT bp de te 89 T Playb ck 52i iia bie pU C od s 96 90 96 Selecting c E PE 89 aed Ug demens 90 Changing the rhythm song tempo 88 Transposing entire rhythm 25 shouted AN E 105 RNN SONG MOJE 87 Timing 146 148 ROOT ee 90 96 90 96 FOOLS xx e Dt b dus dites 94 TOBE O 12 Changing a doia niata 2f Taek c sete x a nae ded eee ia e MER 9 Track editing 54 S Capturing 63 Scan dise ic aM Seco E Ri td os 158 Compression expansion of a specified Scene 82 Tange Of data serene eM 60 Scene Copying a specified datarange 55 Automatic 83 Copying a
288. tion ZOOM MRS 1266 USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 SAFETY 2 Usage Precautions 3 7 OVOIVIOW 7 Introducing the 5 1266 9 Recorder section 9 Rhythm 10 Mixer section eren 10 Effect SOCHON ercis rreri ebur rmt 11 Parts of the MRS 1266 12 Top panel 2 2 reo ere Reds 12 Rear 14 Front panel 14 Connections 15 Installing the CD R RW Drive 17 Listening to the Demo Song 19 Demo song protect status 19 Turning on the 19 Selecting the demo song 19 Playing the demo song 20 Turning power off shutdown 20 Quick Tour 21 Step 1 Creating a new project 21 Step 2 Creating a rhythm 5000 22 2 1 Building a rhythm 22 2 2 Entering chord information 25 Step 3 Recording the first track 28 3 1 Adjusting input sensitivity and recording level 28 3 2 Setting the insert effect 29 3 3 Selecting a track and recording
289. tion 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 program The diagram below shows a setting example for using the MRS 1266 as an SMF player and using external sound sources In this example the SMF playing information is sent only to the MIDI OUT connector External MIDI OUT Rhythm song Internal Rhythm pattern sound source Drum kit bass program When SMF is played the above condition the rhythm song or rhythm pattern of the MRS 1266 will be played at the same time If you do not want to play the drum bass sound set the DRUM BASS status key to OFF or select an empty rhythm song rhythm pattern The diagram below shows a setting example for using the MRS 1266 as an SMF player and using internal and external sound sources together In this example MIDI channel 9 of the SMF playing information is sent to the bass program MIDI channel 10 to the drum kit and the other MIDI channels to the MIDI OUT connector CH 1 8 11 16 CX External SMF sound source CH 9 10 MIDI OUT Rhythm song Internal Rhythm pattern source When an SMF is played in the above condition the SMF playing information and the rhythm song or rhythm pattern information of the MRS 1266 will sent to the
290. tion where a mark has been assigned a screen will appear in which you can assign a scene to the corresponding mark Scene number f you press the MARK key at a location where a mark has not yet been assigned a new mark will be assigned to that location f a dotis shown at the lower right of the mark number this 83 Reference Mixer means that the mark matches the current location 5 Turn 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 following screen shows an example of scene number 01 being assigned to mark number 0 Scene number HINT To cancel a scene assignment turn the dial to make the dis play indicate 6 Locate the next mark at which you want the mix to change and repeat steps 4 5 7 s When scenes have been assigned to all marks press the ZERO 4 key to return to the beginning of the song and then press the PLAY key to start playback Each time the song reaches mark to which a scene has been assigned that scene will be recalled Deleting certain parameters from a scene If desired you can disable a group of parameters saved in a scene Such parameters will not change even if that scene is recalled The following groups of parameters can be specified and made active or inactive Group Item EQ HI EQ LO TRACK Chorus send PARAMETER Reverb send
291. to begin repeat playback and press the A B REPEAT key in the control section The A B REPEAT key flashes and the repeat start location point A is specified A B point be specified either during playback or when stopped 2 Move to the point at which you want to end repeat playback and press the A B REPEAT key once more The A B REPEAT key will change from flashing to constantly lit and the repeat end location point B will be specified If you specify a point that is located earlier than point A the region from points B A will be played repeatedly 3 If you wish to redo the A B point setting press the A B REPEAT key so that it goes out and then repeat the procedure from step 1 4 To begin repeat playback press the PLAY gt key Repeat playback will begin when you press the PLAY P key while the A B REPEAT key is lit When the end point normally point B is reached the recorder jumps to the start point normally point A and playback continues 5 To stop repeat playback press the STOP W key Even after pressing the STOP B key to stop playback you can perform repeat playback again as many times as desired as long as the A B REPEAT key is lit ZOOM MRS 1266 6 To turn off repeat playback press the A B REPEAT key The A B REPEAT key goes out and repeat playback will be turned off The A B point locations also will be erased
292. to select the desired drum kit bass program For a list of drum Kits bass programs that can be selected refer to the appendix at the end of this manual 4 Press the EXIT key The change will be finalized and the unit returns to the main screen ZOOM MRS 1266 Creating a rhythm song The MRS 1266 allows you to save up to 10 rhythm songs per project Out of these one is selected for editing or playing One rhythm song can have up to 999 measures of rhythm patterns After entering patterns chord and tempo information is added to complete the song Selecting a rhythm song First select a rhythm song in which to enter rhythm patterns When you create a new project the MRS 1266 all rhythm songs will be empty 1 From the main screen press the SONG key so that the key lights up The RHYTHM key flashes While the SONG key is lit the rhythm section is in rhythm song mode allowing you to create and play rhythm songs 2 Turn the dial to select a number from 0 9 3 Press the EXIT key several times to return to the rhythm song screen Inputting rhythm pattern data This section explains how to input rhythm pattern data into an empty rhythm song in the desired playback order The following to input methods are available Step input With this method you create rhythm patterns one by one by specifying a pattern number and number of measures Input can be performed at any
293. to steps 1 6 of Basic editing steps to select the track V take for time stretch compress and press the ENTER key The display changes to a screen for selecting a track V take on which to place the audio data after time stretch compress The indication is TmStrDst TR xx yy where xx is the track number and yy the V take number 2 Use the cursor up down keys and the dial to select the destination track V take and press the ENTER key The display changes as follows Stretch ratio Tempo This screen lets you specify the ratio for time stretch compress in two ways as listed below the current selection flashes Stretch ratio Expresses the length of the track after time stretch compress The setting range is 50 150 Tempo BPM Sets the tempo beats per minute after time stretch compress using the tempo set in the rhythm song as reference The default value is the tempo set at the beginning of the current rhythm song 3 Use the cursor left right keys to select the unit for making the time stretch compress setting The flashing section moves 4 Turn the dial to make the time stretch compress setting When you change one item the other item also changes accordingly Also when using the BPM item for making the setting the setting range of 50 150 cannot be exceeded 5 Press the PLAY gt key and then press the STOP key at the stretch compress en
294. track to spatial processing or mastering during mixdown CD R RW drive When you have created a mixdown on the master track you can easily burn it onto a CD R or CD RW disc using the built in drive This is convenient for creating audio CDs and also comes in handy when you want to back up data that you have recorded The version of the MRS 1266 without internal CD R RW drive lets you connect the optional drive CD 01 giving you the same functionality as the integrated model In order to take full advantage of the MRS 1266 s versatile functions and to ensure trouble free enjoyment please read this manual carefully Keep this manual in a safe place together with the warranty card ZOOM MRS 1266 Introduction Introducing the MRS 1266 The MRS 1266 is internally divided into the following five sections Recorder section Records and plays back audio Rhythm section Uses internal drum and bass sound sources to play rhythms Mixer section Mixes the signals from the recorder section and rhythm section for output via the stereo output jacks and for mixdown on dedicated master tracks Effect section Processes input signals or signals of the mixer section The MRS 1266 has two types of effects an insert effect that is Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 F Tracks 9 10 Master tracks Tracks 11 12 INPUT
295. tting is 10 MIDI channel 10 151 Reference MIDI 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 ChToBass on the display and press the ENTER key 7 Turn the dial to select one of the settings listed below and press the EXIT key e OFF No SMF playing information is sent to the bass program 1 16 The playing information of the selected MIDI channel is sent to the bass program and not to the MIDI OUT connector The factory default setting is 9 MIDI channel 9 8 return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times SMF playback You can select any SMF imported into a project and play it as follows 1 From the main screen press the UTILITY TRACK EDIT key in the display section The utility menu appears 2 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication UTILITY SMF on the display and press the ENTER key The indication SMF IMPORT appears on the display 3 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication SMF FILE SEL on the display 4 Press the ENTER key The display changes as follows allowing you to select an imported SMF for playback 5 Turn the dial to select the SMF and press the EXIT key The file is selected and the display returns to the condition of step 3 6 To return to th
296. tus keys or the dial to select a track for capture The status key for the currently selected track is lit in orange It is also possible to select the master track In this case the indication shows MASTER and the MASTER status key is lit An unrecorded track cannot be captured Press the ENTER key The indication CAPTURE SURE appears on the display 4 To carry out the capture operation press the ENTER key once more When capture is executed the indication SWAP TRxx where xx is the track number appears on the display In this condition swapping with the displayed track is possible 5 return to the main screen press the EXIT key By repeating steps 1 4 you can capture multiple tracks Swapping track data and captured data You can swap the current data of a track with the captured data 1 From the main screen press the CAPTURE SWAP key in the control section 2 Use the status keys or the dial select a track that was previously captured When you select a captured track the indication SWAP appears on the display If you select a track that was not captured the indication CAPTURE appears Press the ENTER key The indication SWAP SURE appears on the display 4 To carry out the swap operation press the ENTER key once more The audio data of the selected track are swapped with the prev
297. u specify the start point for fade in or fade out MEASURE 2 Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing section of the counter and turn the dial to specify the fade in or fade out start point You can also specify the point as a mark Press the ENTER key The display changes to Fade Src END 4 Use the same procedure as in step 2 to specify the fade in or fade out end point If you press the PLAY gt key the specified range of the specified V take will be played 58 ZOOM MRS 1266 Reference Track Editing the ENTER key The display changes as follows 6 Turn the dial to select the fade in or fade out curve Curves I 1 to I 3 are for fade in and curves O 1 to O 3 are for fade out The three different kinds of curves look as follows Fade in Py Fade out O 1 0 2 7 Press the ENTER key The indication Fade I O SURE appears on the display 8 execute the fade in fade out operation press the ENTER key By using the EXIT key instead of the ENTER key you can move back to previous screens When the fade in fade out operation is executed the indication Fade I O COMPLETE appears on the display and the unit returns to the track edit menu ZOOM MRS 1266 Reversing a specified range of audio data You can reverse the order of a specified range of audio data Reverse gt
298. ult condition of a project a patch suitable for gui tar bass is selected as insert effect If necessary select a dif ferent patch p 119 47 Reference Recorder 6 While the instruments are played use the REC LEVEL control to adjust the recording level Set the recording level as high as possible but avoid settings that cause the CLIP indicator to light The current signal level can be checked in the lower part of the display INPUT 1 6 7 s Press the status keys for the tracks 1 6 to be recorded so that the keys are lit in red The input mixer signals are sent to the corresponding recording tracks Up to six status keys can be activated simultaneously If the ON OFF key for a track is ON but the corresponding status key is off the respective input will not be recorded If desired you can control panning for each input in the mon itoring channel To do this press the PAN key in the track parameter section select one of inputs 1 6 with the ON OFF keys and turn the dial to adjust the panning value This setting applies only to monitoring it has no effect on the re corded signal 8 Press the ZERO M4 key to return to the beginning of the song and then press the PLAY gt key while holding down the REC 6 key Recording on the tracks starts 9 When recording is complete press the STOP Bl key If you want to return to normal recording press the 6TRACK RECORDI
299. umber of measures Rhythm pattern number Rhythm pattern name 2 Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern that you want to play 3 Press the PLAY key The rhythm pattern will begin playing If the RECORDER key is the recorder will also begin run ning To separate operation of the rhythm section from the recorder section press the RHYTHM key once more so that the RECORDER key goes out and the RHYTHM key lights up 4 If you want to mute the performance of the drum track or bass track press the DRUM status key or BASS status key The respective status key goes out and the performance of the corresponding track will be muted To defeat muting press the same status key once more 5 To stop playback press the STOP W key The rhythm pattern will stop 6 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key repeatedly The RHYTHM key goes out It is also possible to load rhythm pattern data from another project saved on the hard disk gt 114 Changing the tempo of the rhythm pattern You can change the tempo of the rhythm pattern 1 In Rhythm Pattern mode press the TEMPO key in the rhythm section The current tempo value will be displayed in BPM beats per minute 2 Turn the dial to adjust the tempo The tempo can be adjusted in steps of 0 1 over a range of 40 250 BPM The tempo can also be changed while the rhy
300. unt for each band Lo Fi CHARA COLOR DIST TONE EFX LVL DRY LVL An effect that intentionally degrades the audio quality of the sound Explanation of 3BAND COMP Lo Fi MODULE parameters Parameter name Range Explanation of parameter XOVER_Lo 50 16000 Specifies the frequency at which the Lo Mid bands will be divided XOVER_Hi 50 16000 Specifies the frequency at which the Mid Hi bands will be divided SNS_HIGH 0 15 Specifies the sensitivity of the compressor applied to the high range SENS_MID 0 15 Specifies the sensitivity of the compressor applied to the mid range SENS LOW 0 15 Specifies the sensitivity of the compressor applied to the low range MIX HIGH OFF 24 6 Specifies the mix amount of the high range MIX MID OFF 24 6 Specifies the mix amount of the mid range MIX LOW OFF 24 6 Specifies the mix amount of the low range CHARA 0 10 Specifies the character of the filter COLOR 1 10 Specifies the color DIST 0 10 Specifies the degree of distortion TONE 0 10 Adjusts the tone EFX LVL 0 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the effect sound DRY LVL 0 30 Adjusts the mix amount of the direct sound NORMALIZE MODULE TYPE PARAMETER 1 NORMLZR GAIN A module that lets you set the input level of the comp module Explanation of NORMALIZE MODULE parameters Parameter name Rang
301. vel may change if you change the insert effect patch 2 With the recorder stopped repeatedly press the status key for the chosen track 1 8 9 10 so that the key lights up in red Status keys 8 and 9 10 are used to switch channel muting on off and to select the recording track Each time you press a status key the key will cycle through the following states Lit green mute off i Out mute on i Lit red selected as the recording track When the status key is red the input signal routing will change as follows When a recording track has not been selected MASTER INPUT 1 Track 1 Monitor Track 2 Track 3 When a recording track track 1 has been selected 1 MASTER INPUT 1 T Monitor Track 2 Track 3 If you want to record a stereo source select the recording tracks by one of the following methods Recording on stereo tracks tracks 9 10 Press the status key for tracks 9 10 until the key is lit in red The signal from the jack with the lower number is recorded on track 9 and the other signal on track 10 Stereo recording on tracks 1 8 Press the status keys for tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 8 simultaneously until the keys are lit in red The signal from the jack with the lower number is recorded on the odd numbered track and the other signal on the even numbered track M
302. veral times ZOOM MRS 1266 Editing a rhythm pattern This section explains how to edit an existing rhythm pattern Adjusting the volume balance of drum and bass The volume of the drum kit and bass program can be adjusted with the DRUM and BASS faders in the mixer section If necessary the volume levels of the drum kit and bass program can also be individually programmed for each rhythm pattern 1 Fromthe main screen press the PATTERN key so that the key lights up The rhythm section goes into rhythm pattern mode and the RHYTHM key flashes 2 Turn the dial to select the pattern for which to specify level information and press the RHYTHM key The RHYTHM key is now constantly lit and the unit is in the condition for creating and editing rhythm patterns 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 Dr Level on the display and press the ENTER key This screen allows you to specify the drum track volume The display shows the current volume setting 0 15 5 Turn the dial to select the desired setting and then press the EXIT key The setting is accepted and the rhythm pattern edit menu appears again 109 Reference Rhythm 6 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication EDIT Bs Level on the display and press the ENTER key This scre
303. w 157 Reference Other Functions 5 When the command has been executed turn the unit off and then turn it on again The MRS 1266 will operate in normal mode Test restore integrity of data on inter nal hard disk ScanDisk This action serves to test the disk and perform restorative action if necessary Try this command when the unit operates unstably ScanDisk be able all cases to restore damaged files To guard against data loss it is recommended to regularly back up data from the hard disk onto CD R RW discs 1 Refer to steps 1 3 of Basic maintenance procedure to bring up the indication ScanDisk on the display Then press the ENTER key The ScanDisk menu appears 2 Use the cursor left right keys to select the ScanDisk function AutoRepr Auto Repair This function tests all files on the hard disk and automatically repairs damaged files ChekFile Check File This function only tests all files but does not automatically repair them If a problem is found a message is displayed on the screen 3 To execute the selected function press the ENTER key ScanDisk starts ScanDisk has started it cannot be interrupted by the user Never turn power to the unit off while ScanDisk is running Otherwise the hard disk may be destroyed 4 When ScanDisk is completed press the EXIT key The unit returns to the condit
304. will indicate OFF To edit a patch of the DUAL algorithm set the channel to on off with the PRE AMP DRIVE and EQUALIZER keys and then use the cursor up down keys to select the module To edit the ZNR or VOL PDL modules press the TOTAL key and then use the cursor up down keys to display either ZNR or VOL PDL Then turn the dial to edit the parameter 5 If you want to switch the effect type for the selected module press the cursor up key to make the display show TYPE and then turn the dial to select the desired effect type If you select an effect module other than TOTAL use the cursor up down keys to call up the effect parameter setting screen for that effect type HINT If the contents of a patch have been edited the EDIT indi cator in the upper part of the display will change to EDIT ED Lch Mic amp Mic UAL TYPE R ch L ch UA N OF TYPE R ch G B amp Lch A N OF TYPE Rch ON O Lch UN N OF TYPE Rch ON O Gtr amp Bass Lch ON OF UAL TYPE Rch ON O PRE AMP DRIVE GUITAR BASS MODULATION DELAY MIC PRE DE ESSER COMP LIM MODULATION DELAY LINE COMP LIM ISOLATOR MODULATION
305. y in the display section ZOOM MRS 1266 The RHYTHM key stops flashing and stays constantly lit The rhythm section is no longer linked to the recorder section and can be operated independently referred to as rhythm machine mode When the rhythm section is in this condition rhythm patterns and rhythm songs can be programmed and edited 4 Press the REC 0 key The REC key lights up and rhythm patterns chords and other information can be input into the rhythm song The counter in the bottom right corner of the display shows the current position measure beat PLAY REC Current position 5 Use the cursor up down keys to bring up the indication lt PTN on the display Normally the second line of the display in this mode shows the number of the pattern entered at the current position However for an empty rhythm song there will be no rhythm pattern information Therefore the indication EOS End of Song is shown instead of the pattern number 6 Press the INSERT COPY key in the rhythm section The indication INSERT appears on the first line of the display and the rhythm pattern number and the number of measures are shown on the second line 23 Quick Tour INSERT DELETE on ERASE Number of measures in rhythm pattern Rhythm pattern number 7 Turn the dial to select the number of the rhythm pattern to insert In this example we will choose rhythm pattern number
306. y returns to the rhythm song screen Assigning a name to a rhythm song You can edit the name of any rhythm song as follows 1 From the main screen press the SONG key so that the key is lit The rhythm section goes into rhythm song mode and the RHYTHM key flashes 2 Turn the dial to select the project and press the RHYTHM key The RHYTHM key lights up and a rhythm song can be created or edited 3 Press the EDIT key The rhythm song edit menu appears on the display 4 Use the cursor left right keys to bring up the indication EDIT NAME on the display and press the ENTER key The rhythm song name is shown and the first character flashes 5 Use the cursor left right keys to move the flashing position to the character you want to change and turn the dial to select a character For information on available characters refer to page 39 99 Reference Rhythm When you enter information into empty rhythm song the name Songxxx where xxx is the rhythm song number is automatically assigned 6 When the name has been input press the EXIT key The rhythm song name is changed and the display returns to the rhythm song edit menu 7 To return to the main screen press the EXIT key several times Creating an original rhythm pattern This section explains how you can create your own original rhythm patterns There are two ways of
307. y shows lt to the left of PTN This means that the immediately preceding rhythm pattern will continue to be played If you press the PLAY gt key while the REC 6 key is lit the rhythm pattern set for the current position will play repeatedly 11 Press the INSERT COPY key to display the rhythm pattern insert screen 12 Select the next rhythm pattern number and the number of measures to be repeated and press the ENTER key In the diagram on page 22 the pattern 000 is repeated for 2 measures from measure 9 Therefore 000 2 is entered here When you press the ENTER key the new rhythm pattern is inserted at the start of measure 9 and the EOS indication moves to the start of measure 11 ZOOM MRS 1266 24 Quick Tour 13 Enter all other rhythm patterns in the same way 14 When rhythm pattern input is completed press the STOP W key The REC 0 key goes and the rhythm song display appears again By pressing the ZERO MV key to return to the beginning of the rhythm song and then pressing the PLAY We key you can play the created rhythm song To edit a rhythm pattern after input perform the following steps when the REC key is lit Changing an entered rhythm pattern Use the cursor left right keys to display the name of the rhythm pattern you want to edit and then turn the dial to select the new rhythm pattern Change 1 2 3 PATTERN A e ie 1 2 J

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