User manual ZOOM MRS-1266

Operation Manual © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited. 1 USAGEANDSAFETYPRECAUTIONS USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS · Handling The MRS-1266 is a precision instrument. Do not Caution 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: 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 This symbol indicates explanations about Caution modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit. Warning extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. This symbol indicates explanations about Caution · Connecting cables and input and output jacks You should always turn off the power to the MRS1266 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. Caution dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result. · Volume Do not use the MRS-1266 at a loud volume for a long Caution Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the MRS-1266. time since this can cause hearing impairment. · CD-R/RW Drive · Power requirements The MRS-1266 is powered by the supplied AC Warning Never look directly in the laser beam projected from the optical pickup of the CD-R/RW drive since your Caution adapter. To prevent malfunction 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. sight can be damaged. · 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 2 ZOOM MRS-1266 USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions · Electrical interference For safety considerations, 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 MRS1266, 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 corporation. ZOOM MRS-1266 3 Contents Contents 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 USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Usage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Introducing the MRS-1266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recorder section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rhythm section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mixer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Effect section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Recording several tracks on a master track (Mixdown function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 About the master track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Mixdown steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Playing the master track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Combining multiple tracks on another track (Bounce function). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 How bounce works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Making bounce settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Executing bounce recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Parts of the MRS-1266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Top panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Recording on 6 tracks simultaneously (6TR REC mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 How 6TR REC works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Assigning an input signal to a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installing the CD-R/RW Drive . . . . . . . . . 17 Listening to the Demo Song . . . . . . . . . . 19 Demo song protect status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Selecting the demo song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Playing the demo song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Turning power off (shutdown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Recording the drum/bass sound (Rhythm recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Assigning marks within a song (Marker function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Setting a mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Locating a mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Deleting a mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Playing back the same passage repeatedly (A-B Repeat function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Finding a desired location (Scrub/Preview function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Using the scrub/preview functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Changing the settings of the scrub function . . . . . . . 52 Quick Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Step 1: Creating a new project . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Step 2: Creating a rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 2-1 Building a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 2-2 Entering chord information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Reference [Track Editing] . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Editing by rewriting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Basic editing steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copying a specified range of data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moving a specified range of data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erasing a specified range of data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trimming a specified range of data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fade-in/fade-out of specified data range . . . . . . . . . . Reversing a specified range of audio data . . . . . . . . . Changing the duration of a specified range of data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic V-take editing steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erasing a V-take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copying a V-take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moving a V-take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exchanging V-takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 55 56 57 57 58 59 60 61 62 62 62 63 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Step 4: Overdubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 4-1 Selecting an insert effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 4-2 Selecting a track and recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Step 5: Mixdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 5-1 Adjusting volume, panning, and EQ . . . . . . . . . . .33 5-2 Using the send/return effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 5-3 Using the mastering effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 5-4 Recording the master track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Editing V-takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Reference [Recorder] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Using V-takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Switching V-takes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Editing V-take names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Track capture and swap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Capturing a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Swapping track data and captured data . . . . . . . . . . 64 4 ZOOM MRS-1266 Contents Reference [Phrase Looping] . . . . . . . . . . 65 Which kind of phrases can be used?. . . . . . . . . 65 Loading a phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Basic phrase loading steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Importing a V-take from the current project . . . . . . . . Importing a WAV/AIFF file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Importing a phrase from a different project . . . . . . . . 66 66 68 69 Erasing the rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Assigning a name to a rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Creating an original rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . .100 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Real-time input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the rhythm pattern chord information . . . . . Adjusting the volume balance of drum and bass . . . Copying a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing the name of a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . Erasing a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 101 105 108 109 110 110 111 Adjusting phrase parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Copying a phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Creating a phrase loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Numeric input for phrase loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Writing a phrase loop to a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Editing a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Creating your own drum kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Changing the sound and settings for each pad . . . . 111 Assigning a name to a kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Copying a kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 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 Importing rhythm patterns and rhythm songs from another project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Editing various settings of the rhythm section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Basic procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the length of the pre-count . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the metronome volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the sensitivity of the pads . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the remaining amount of memory . . . . . . Adjusting the volume of each pad with the faders . . 114 115 115 115 116 116 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 a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Recalling a saved scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Switching scenes automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Deleting certain parameters from a scene . . . . . . . . .84 Reference [Effects] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 About the effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Insert effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Send/return effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 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 section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Using the insert effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 About insert effect patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the insert location of the insert effect . . . Selecting the patch for the insert effect . . . . . . . . . . Editing the insert effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing an insert effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing the name of an insert effect patch . . . . . . . . Applying the insert effect only to the monitor signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the send/return effect patches . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a send/return effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing a send/return effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing a send/return effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing the name of a send/return effect patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 119 119 121 123 123 124 125 125 126 127 127 Playing rhythm patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Selecting and playing a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Changing the tempo of the rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . .88 Changing the drum kit / bass program . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Using the send/return effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Creating a rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Selecting a rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Inputting rhythm pattern data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Step input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 FAST input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Inputting root/chord data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Inputting other data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Playing a rhythm song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 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 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 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 5 Contents Erasing a CD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Finalizing a CD-R/RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Loading data from an audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Formatting the hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Hard disk maintenance with the accesory CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Reference [Projects] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 About projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Project operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Basic procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Loading a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Creating a new project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Checking the project size/available hard disk capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Copying a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Erasing a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Editing the project name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Protecting/unprotecting a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 MRS-1266 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Problems during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Problems during recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Problems with effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Problems with the rhythm section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Problems with MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Problems with CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 161 161 162 162 163 163 Effect Type/Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164 Insert effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Send Return effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 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 Effect patch list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 Pattern List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Drum Kit/Bass Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 MIDI note number chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180 Instrument List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 PHRASE LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 MRS-1266 hard disk contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Compatibility with the MRS-1044 series . . . . . . . . . 185 Making MIDI-related settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Basic procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Setting the drum/bass MIDI channel . . . . . . . . .148 Specifying transmission of Timing Clock messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Specifying transmission of Song Position Pointer messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Specifying transmission of Start/Stop/ Continue messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Specifying transmission of Program Change messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Using the SMF player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Reading an SMF into a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Selecting the SMF output destination . . . . . . . . . . . .150 SMF playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 MIDI implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186 MIDI implementation chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 Reference [Other Functions] . . . . . . . . 153 Changing the function of the foot switch . . . . .153 Using the tuner function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Preventing 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 procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Test/restore integrity of data on internal hard disk (ScanDisk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Overwriting the system file data (Factory Initialize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 6 ZOOM MRS-1266 Introduction Overview Introduction 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: 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 master 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 loops" 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 7 Introduction Rhythm section can 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 can 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 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 CD01, 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. 8 ZOOM MRS-1266 Introduction Introducing the MRS-1266 The MRS-1266 is internally divided into the following five sections. Recorder section 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. Rhythm section Records and plays back audio. Uses internal drum and bass sound sources to play rhythms. Mixer 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. 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 Tracks 9/10 Each of the tracks has ten switchable virtual tracks (called "V-takes"). In each track, one V-take can be selected for INPUT OUTPUT Insert effect CD-R/RW section Master tracks (Tracks 11/12) From immediately after [MASTER] fader To master tracks To immediately before [MASTER] fader Bass sound Drum sound Rhythm section DRUM BASS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MASTER 9/10 (11/12) REVERB CHORUS DELAY Send/return effect Mixer section From master tracks ZOOM MRS-1266 9 Introduction recording/playback. For example, you can record guitar solos onto multiple V-takes, and then compare them later to select the best take. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Recorder section HINT By changing the internal settings of the MRS-1266, you can directly record the signal from INPUT jacks 1 - 6 on tracks 1 - 6. (This is called "6TR REC mode".) Rhythm section Bass sound Rhythm pattern Rhythm pattern Rhythm pattern Drum sound to the mixer Currently selected V-takes V-takes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 You can arrange rhythm patterns in the desired order of playback, and program chords and tempo to create the rhythm accompaniment for an entire song. (This is called a "rhythm song.") Up to 10 rhythm songs can be created, among which one is selected for playback. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9/10 Tracks 11/12 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. HINT If desired, rhythm patterns and rhythm songs can be processed 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. 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. · Volume · Panning · 2-band EQ · Send level to the send/return effect · Mute on/off · V-take switching HINT You can also create original patterns by using either the pads on the top panel or through the use of MIDI. HINT 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 simultaneously 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 (3) 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 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. 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 Parts of the MRS-1266 In this manual, the names of faders, knobs, and other controls on the unit are enclosed in square brackets [ ]. Top panel Input section Display section TRACK PARAMETER section Effect section Control section Rhythm section Fader section Transport section Input section [PEAK] indicators 1 - 6 [CLIP] indicator Display section Display [LCD CONTRAST] knob [INPUT] controls 1 - 6 [ON/OFF] keys [REC LEVEL] control [6TRACK RECORDING] key Effect section [BYPASS] key [INPUT SOURCE] key [TUNER] key [PROJECT] key [EFFECT] key [UTILITY/ TRACK EDIT] key [RECORDER] key [RHYTHM] key [CHORUS/DELAY] key [REVERB] key [MODULE] keys [ALGORITHM] keys [GUITAR BASS] key [LINE] key [PRE AMP/DRIVE] key [MODULATION/DELAY] key [DUAL] key [MIC] key [MASTERING] key [COMPRESSOR] key [TOTAL] key [EQUALIZER] key 12 ZOOM MRS-1266 Parts of the MRS-1266 Rhythm section [BASS] key [DRUM] key [SONG] key [PATTERN] key [DRUM]/[BASS] status keys [KIT/PROG] key [DELETE/ERASE] key [INSERT/COPY] key [DRUM MIXER] key [BANK/OCTAVE] [(] key [DRUM]/[BASS] faders Pads [STEP] [)] key [TEMPO] key Fader section Status keys (1 - 8, 9/10, MASTER) TRACK PARAMETER section [EQ HIGH] key [EQ LOW] key [CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key [REVERB SEND] key [PAN] key [V-TAKE] key Transport section Faders (1 - 8, 9/10, MASTER) REW [T] key ZERO [U] key FF [Y] key REC [O] key PLAY [R] key Control section STOP [P] key [HDD] indicator [BACK UP] key [AUDIO] key [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key [A-B REPEAT] key [MARK] key MARKER [U]/[I] keys [ENTER] key Cursor keys [SOLO] key [EXIT] key [STORE] key [EDIT] key [CAPTURE/SWAP] key Dial [SCENE] key [BOUNCE] key [CLEAR] key ZOOM MRS-1266 13 Parts of the MRS-1266 Rear panel [PHANTOM ON/OFF] switch DIGITAL OUTPUT jack DC 12V jack INPUT 6 UNBALANCE jack INPUT 5 UNBALANCE jack MIDI IN connector MASTER OUTPUT jacks INPUT 1 - 4 jacks INPUT 5 BALANCE connector Expansion slot MIDI OUT connector [POWER] switch INPUT 6 BALANCE connector Front panel Input/output section CD-R/RW drive bay Input/output section [MASTER PHONES] level control [STEREO SUB OUT] level control STEREO SUB OUT jack GUITAR/BASS INPUT 1 - 2 jacks MASTER PHONES jack EXP PEDAL jack FOOT SW jack 14 ZOOM MRS-1266 Connections Connect your instruments, audio devices, and MIDI devices as shown in the following diagram. Connections Rear panel MIDI sequencer (e.g., computer) Digital recorder (e.g., DAT recorder or MD recorder) To supply +48V phantom power to a condenser mic, set the [PHANTOM ON/OFF] switch on the rear panel to ON. (Phantom power will be supplied to both INPUT 1/2 XLR connectors. MIDI interface OPTICAL IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT Dynamic microphone or condenser microphone R L AC adaptor Synthesizer or 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 diagram before connecting it to the [DC 12V] jack. This will prevent the plug from being pulled out if the AC adaptor cable is accidentally pulled. Audio system (audio components or amplified speakers) To prevent damage to the speakers of your audio system, turn off the power of the system connected to the [OUTPUT] (MASTER) jacks (or turn the volume all the way down) before you make connections. ZOOM MRS-1266 15 Connections Front panel Guitar Bass Headphones The STEREO SUB-OUT jack normally carries the same signal as the MASTER OUTPUT jacks. You can therefore also use it as 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 with the knob at the right of the jack. Headphones Expression pedal (ZOOM FP01/FP02) You can connect the separately available ZOOM FP-01/FP-02 to this jack, for controlling effect parameters. Foot switch (ZOOM FS01) You can connect the separately available ZOOM FS01 to this jack, for playback start/stop control or for punch-in/punchout control. 16 ZOOM MRS-1266 Installing the CD-R/RW Drive attachment parts packed in the carton. Keep them to use the drive with the MRS-1266. To install the drive, proceed as follows. 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 1. Using the four flathead screws supplied with the MRS-1266, attach the two supplied drive guides to the left and right side of the drive. Make sure not to attach the guide upside down. 2. Remove the drive mounting 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. Power cable Flat cable 5. Position the CD-R/RW drive in the bay and 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. NOTE · Make sure to use the optional CD-R/RW drive CD01. · Zoom Corporation does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any kind of damage arising from the use of the other type of drive, whether they be direct or indirect from any third parties. 18 ZOOM MRS-1266 Listening to the Demo Song follows. 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 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 changed 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). 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. Turning on the power 1. Press the [PROJECT] key. 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.) The indication "PROJECT SELECT" appears on the display. This is the screen for selecting a project. 2. Press the [ENTER] key. Projects stored on the hard disk are shown in the lower part 2. Press the [POWER] switch on the rear panel. of the display. Power to the MRS-1266 comes on, the unit performs a selftest, and switch settings are read. Wait until the following indication appears on the display. This screen is called the "main screen". PRJ SEL RunAway Project name 0 Project number PRJ 000 RunAway 0000 3. 001- 1 Turn the dial to select the demo song. Project numbers 000 and 001 are the demo songs. 4. 3. Turn on the audio system connected to the MASTER OUTPUT jacks. 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. HINT When a synthesizer or other electronic instrument is connected to the MRS-1266, turn power on in the order synthesizer MRS-1266 audio system. Turn power off in the reverse order. ZOOM MRS-1266 19 Listening to the Demo Song Playing the demo song After loading, play the demo song as follows. Turning power off (shutdown) Whenever you want to turn the MRS-1266 off, be sure to follow the procedure described below. 1. Turn down the volume of the audio system. When headphones are connected, turn down the [MASTER PHONES] level control. 1. 2. Turn power to the audio system off. Press the [POWER] switch on the rear panel of the MRS-1266. 2. Press the PLAY [R] key in the transport section. Playback of the demo song starts. If a unprotected project was being used, the state of this project is automatically saved on the hard disk before the unit shuts down. Caution 3. Adjust the audio system volume setting (or the [MASTER PHONES] level control) to a comfortable volume. · 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. · In 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. 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. 6. To switch individual tracks on or off, press the respective status key. To stop the demo song, press the STOP [P] key. 20 ZOOM MRS-1266 Quick Tour performing mixdown onto the master tracks. Quick Tour This section explains the process of creating a project, programming a rhythm song, recording instruments and vocals, and 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 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. Step 1: Creating a new project On the MRS-1266, song data are managed in units called "projects". A project encompasses the following information. · 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. PROJECT SELECT 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. PROJECT NEW HINT For information on other items that can be selected from the project menu, refer to page 138. 3. Press the [ENTER] key. The number and name for the project to be created appear on the display. Project number