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OPERATION MANUAL USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cables and the AC adapter before moving the RhythmTrak •••234. USAGE AND 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 Usage Precautions these symbols are as follows: • Electrical interference This symbol indicates explanations about For safety considerations, the RhythmTrak •••234 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection this symbol and handle the device the wrong from external interference. However, equipment that is very Warning way, serious injury or death could result. susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the RhythmTrak •••234, as the This symbol indicates explanations about possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily With any type of digital control device, the RhythmTrak •••234 Caution injury and damage to the equipment could included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning result. 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 RhythmTrak •••234. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning ensure hazard-free use of the RhythmTrak •••234. alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface. • Power requirements Warning The RhythmTrak •••234 is powered by the supplied AC Please keep this manual in a convenient place for adapter. To prevent malfunction and safety hazards, do not future reference. use any other kind of AC adapter. When using the RhythmTrak •••234 in an area with a different line voltage, please consult your local ZOOM distributor about acquiring a proper AC adapter. • Environment Caution Avoid using your RhythmTrak •••234 in environments where it will be exposed to: • Extreme temperature • High humidity or moisture • Excessive dust or sand • Excessive vibration or shock • Handling Caution The RhythmTrak •••234 is a precision instrument. Do not 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 Caution Never open the case of the RhythmTrak •••234 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit. • Connecting cables and input and output Caution jacks You should always turn off the power to the RhythmTrak •••234 and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Also make sure to disconnect all CONTENTS USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Creating Songs (Song Mode) •••••••• 33 What is a song? ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 33 Introduction ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 Recording and playing a song •••••••••••••• 34 Editing a song ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 37 CONTENTS Deleting a song ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 38 Names of Parts •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Top Panel•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Rear Panel••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Using Pads to Play Patterns Getting Connected ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 (Groove Play) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 39 Preparations••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 [FUNCTION] Key Settings••••••••••••• 41 Quick Guide ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 Basic [FUNCTION] key operation steps ••• 41 Quick Guide (1) [FUNCTION] key items ••••••••••••••••••••••• 43 Listening to the Demo •••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 Quick Guide (2) RhythmTrak •••234 Application Playing the Pads ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 Examples••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 48 Quick Guide (3) Controlling the RhythmTrak •••234 Playing a Pattern •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 with the FP01 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 48 Quick Guide (4) Controlling the RhythmTrak •••234 Using Groove Play ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10 with the FS01 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 49 Synchronized MIDI operation ••••••••••••••• 50 Playing the Pads (Manual Play)••••• 12 Using MIDI equipment to play Playing by tapping the pads••••••••••••••••• 12 the RhythmTrak •••234••••••••••••••••••••••• 51 Using the slider (modify function)••••••••••• 13 Returning the RhythmTrak •••234 to Selecting a kit/program for manual play ••• 14 the factory default condition(initialization) • 52 Listening to the demo •••••••••••••••••••••••• 53 Playing the Patterns Checking the amount of remaining (Pattern Mode) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 15 memory•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 53 Pattern play •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 15 Changing the kit/program of a track ••••••• 16 Troubleshooting ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 54 Changing the tempo of pattern playback • 17 SPECIFICATIONS ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 55 Pattern Recording Reference (Real-Time Recording)••••••••••••••••• 18 MIDI Implementation Deleting an unnecessary pattern ••••••••••• 18 MIDI Implementation Chart Real-time recording of a drum track ••••••• 19 Real-time recording of a bass track •••••••• 23 Pattern Recording (Step Recording)•••••••••••••••••••••••••• 27 What is step recording? ••••••••••••••••••••• 27 Step recording of a drum track ••••••••••••• 28 Step recording of a bass track •••••••••••••• 30 Pattern Copy •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 32 Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM RhythmTrak •••234. This product is an innovative drum machine with the following features and functions. Introduction • The RhythmTrak •••234 plays versatile backing patterns using three different drum tracks and one bass track. 99 preset patterns provide many popular rhythms at the touch of a key. 99 additional patterns can be programmed and stored by the user. • Program up to 255 patterns in a sequence to create the backing for an entire song. Up to 99 songs can be stored. • Choose from a variety of 174 built-in super-realistic drum and bass sounds. Practice or perform on stage as if with a whole band. Great for making guitar or keyboard demo tapes, too. • LINE IN jack allows connection of external instruments. Mix the sound from an instrument, processed by a multi-effect such as the ZOOM 503, with the backing sound provided by the RhythmTrak •••234. • Simple and intuitive controls make it a snap to operate the RhythmTrak •••234, even if you have never used a drum machine or sequencer before. • Groove play mode allows changing patterns during play simply by tapping pads on the unit. Great for live performances and for DJ use. • Parameters such as pitch, volume, or tone can be modified manually during a performance, using a handy slider control. • Optional foot pedal FP01 can continuously alter pitch, volume, or tone. • Optional foot switch FS01 can serve for example to control the bass drum by foot or to change between open hi-hat and closed hi-hat. • MIDI IN connector allows synchronization with an external MIDI sequencer or control of the RhythmTrak •••234 from other MIDI equipment. Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of your RhythmTrak •••234 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. Retain this manual, the warranty card and all other documentation for future reference. 1 Names of Parts Top Panel [TEMPO] key [UP/DOWN] keys [REC] key [SONG/PATTERN] display [SONG] key [VALUE] display [START] key Names of Parts [VALUE UP/DOWN] keys [PATTERN] key [KIT/TRACK SELECT] keys [STOP] key KIT/TRACK SELECT 100-123 Percussion/SFX 90-99 Techno Beat 80-89 Rap/HipHop 70-79 Modern Drums 60-69 Ballad Set 50-59 Epic Rock 40-49 Funk Trap SOUND DRUMS/PERCUSSION/SFX/BASS JAMMER 30-39 Standard Kits STEP/MEASURE SONG/PATTERN 20-29 Studio Drums MEASURE BEAT 10-19 Live Rock Bass Programs 00-09 Basic Drum Kits 00-49 Groove PLAY DRUM A DRUM B DRUM C BASS 01 1 - 01 MODE VALUE SONG PATTERN SOLO + + TAP STEP PAUSE STOP MUTE – – TEMPO II EXIT SOUND CHANGE VOLUME REAL-TIME REC INSERT DELETE PITCH CRASH /COPY /ERASE TOM 3 RIDE TOM 2 6 QUANTIZE 8 BAR LENGTH EXTRA CYMBAL TIME SIG 10 4 SWING TOM 1 12 MIX 2 SHIFT JAM FUNCTION FUNCTION OPEN HAT EXTRA 1 CLOSED HAT EXTRA 2 7 CLICK VOL 9 PRE COUNT CTRL ASSIGN SNARE 5 11 BASS TUNE PAD SENS EXTRA 3 3 KICK 13 BASS KEY 1 REPEAT/STEP MIDI [JAM FUNCTION] key [REPEAT/STEP] key [FUNCTION] key [SOUND JAMMER] slider [DELETE/ERASE] key Pads [INSERT/COPY] key Rear Panel [R OUT] jack [CTRL1 IN/CTRL2 IN] jacks [PHONES] jack [L/MONO OUT] jack [DC IN] connector [VOLUME] control [LINE IN] jack [MIDI IN] connector [POWER] switch ZOOM CORPORATION VOLUME PHONES R L/MONO LINE IN CTRL IN CTRL IN DC 9V POWER OUTPUT MADE IN JAPAN MIDI IN 1 2 300mA Names of controls and connectors on the top panel and rear panel HINT are enclosed in angle brackets in this manual. 2 Getting Connected When wishing to synchronize the RhythmTrak •••234 with an external sequencer or to control For mono playback, operation of the RhythmTrak connect only the •••234 from an external MIDI [L/MONO] jack. component, link the MIDI OUT Playback connection Connection to MIDI connector of the equipment with (mixer, audio system, sequencer/computer the [MIDI IN] connector on the RhythmTrak •••234. boom box etc.) MIDI interface Names of Parts ZOOM CORPORATION VOLUME PHONES R L/MONO LINE IN CTRL IN CTRL IN DC 9V POWER