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Base Station

Inputs

INPUT L/R

Connector type

Standard mono phone jacks (unbalanced)

Input gain

+10 to −65 dB

Input impedance

50 kΩ

Outputs

OUTPUT L/R

Connector type

Standard mono phone jacks (unbalanced)

Output impedance

200 Ω

PHONES

Connector type

Standard stereo phone jack

20mW × 2 (into 32Ω load)

Output impedance

10 Ω

Dynamic range

ANALOG IN (AD): 92 dB typ (IHF-A)
PHONE OUT (DA): 102 dB typ (IHF-A)
MAIN OUT (DA): 106 dB typ (IHF-A)

Recording media

16MB–2GB SD cards, 4GB–32GB SDHC cards, 64GB–128GB 
SDXC cards

MIDI IN/OUT

USB MIDI or MIDI over Bluetooth LE

Power

5V 1A AC adapter

Power consumption

Base Station: 1.25 W maximum
When powering Ring Controller: 4.5 W maximum (including 
charging current when charging)

External dimensions

260.0 mm (D) 

×

 260.0 mm (W) 

×

 64.0 mm (H)

Weight (main unit only)

990 g

Display

LCD

2.0" full-color LCD (320

×

240)

Interface

USB 2.0 (standard 
USB MIDI)

Supported operating 
systems

Windows 7 (SP1 or later), Windows 8 (including 8.1) or later, 
Windows 10
Mac OS X 10.8 or later

Minimum specifications

Chipset that includes USB 2.0 as standard,
Intel Core i3 or faster CPU 

MIDI over BLE

Transmission speed

31.25 kbps (±1%) maximum

Latency  
(with Ring Controller)

5–12.5 ms

Specifications

Summary of Contents for ARQ AR-96

Page 1: ...ythmTrak A Quick Manual 2016 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website www zoom co jp ...

Page 2: ...power on and off 17 Loading an SD card 19 INST mode INST mode overview 20 Operation procedure 21 STEP mode STEP mode overview 23 Operation procedure 25 SONG mode SONG mode overview 26 Operation procedure 27 Capturing audio recording Capture overview 28 Operation procedure 29 LOOPER mode LOOPER mode overview 30 Operation procedure 31 Other functions Editing sounds 32 Effects 32 Mixer 32 Troubleshoo...

Page 3: ...sed for a long time and when ever there is lightning Connection cables and input output jacks Always turn the power OFF for all equipment be fore connecting any cables Always disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter before moving the unit Volume Do not use at a loud volume for a long time Usage Precautions Interference with other electrical equipment In consideration of safety the A has...

Page 4: ...een the Ring Controller and the Base Station Stop unnecessary 2 4GHz transmissions or move interfering devices including the following further away WiFi access points Smartphones and other devices that use WiFi Microwave ovens Audio monitors lighting controllers and other de vices that communicate at 2 4GHz Warnings and requests regarding safe battery use Carefully read the following warnings in o...

Page 5: ... Conducting recycling and waste disposal properly helps conserve re sources and prevents harmful impacts on human health and the environment The contents of this document and the specifications of the product could be changed without notice Declaration of Conformity For EU Countries For U S A and CANADA This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license exempt RSS stand...

Page 6: ...rs and iOS devices to be used as a multifunction MIDI controller Built in sound sources can be edited in various ways The sounds included in the A have various setting parameters that increase their tonal ranges Each of the sound parameters can be set easily on an icon based editor screen In addition each kit can use the sounds of up to 33 instruments 16 simultaneous voices allowing the creation o...

Page 7: ...t sounds in steps when inputting a sequence Sequence A sequence combines the data for the various scales and tones used for the sounds in the melodies and rhythms in the patterns Kit This is a set of sounds which can include drum sets percussion instruments basses and synthesizers for example By changing the kit you can easily use sounds that suit different musical genres and applications The A ha...

Page 8: ...on CAPTURE button Ring Controller charging connector LCD screen Right and left buttons INPUT volume Parameter knobs 1 3 OUTPUT volume POWER button Headphone volume STEP MODE buttons INST SONG LOOPER CLEAR button STOP button PLAY PAUSE button REC button MASTER FX EFFECT buttons REVERB DELAY FILTER Names of parts ...

Page 9: ...9 INPUT jack Headphone jack SD card slot USB jack External power jack OUTPUT jack Left side Right side Names of parts continued ...

Page 10: ... PLAY PAUSE button REC button Bottom DELAY button FILTER button Bottom MASTER FX button REVERB button Side button button HINT You can use the Ring Controller buttons for the same operations as the Base Station buttons The Ring Controller U corresponds to the Base Station e Names of parts continued ...

Page 11: ...Station you can hold it in your hand and play it like an instrument You can also connect it wirelessly to a Mac computer or iOS device and use it as a MIDI controller The Ring Controller includes an LED matrix with 5 rows of 32 blocks 3 rows with pads and 2 rows for display only Placing a two dimensional matrix on the surface of a three dimensional hoop enables confirmation and operation of all st...

Page 12: ... pads for input Side ring Pressure sensitive pads for input Assignment of functions Various functions are assigned to the Ring Controller rings and pads according to the operation status and mode Example In STEP mode PAD layout the rings display 5 different instrument sequences 3 when set to Guideline display and each pad and indicator corresponds to a step between 1 and 32 Step Instrument Example...

Page 13: ...ing g Playback position During playback of a pattern or song for exam ple the LEDs of the top and bottom inner rings light green at the step currently playing In addition in INST mode and during other real time input the LEDs light red Guideline In STEP mode the LEDs of the top and bottom inner rings can be set to light for each beat to assist in step recording See the Operation Manual for setting...

Page 14: ...14 INPUT Audio source for capturing recordings Headphones AC adapter OUTPUT Mixer audio system or other playback equipment Computer USB connection A Connecting other devices ...

Page 15: ...SONG mode create songs by playing and changing patterns in real time and recording the results In LOOPER mode use audio data captured from the input of devices connected to the INPUT jacks patterns and songs as well as WAV files loaded from SD cards for example as materials to build loop sequences and create songs Pattern creation Create and save patterns Song creation Combine patterns and other s...

Page 16: ... scale to play one instrument The pads become like a keyboard in a musical scale order The Ring Controller LEDs light white for white keyboard keys and blue for black keyboard keys The scale can also be set to major or minor for example This is useful for playing synthesizer parts but can also be used to play snares and other percussion instru ments with a musical scale Assignments of instruments ...

Page 17: ... computer or other device by USB Ring Controller power Charging the Ring Controller 1 Place the Ring Controller on the Base Station Align their charging connectors before placement Charging will start and the Ring Control ler p LED will light Charging Power off or asleep Red Charging during use Orange Using battery Remaining battery charge at least 12 Green Using battery Remaining battery charge l...

Page 18: ... light red charging or blink red not charging Turn the Ring Controller OFF To turn the Ring Controller OFF follow these steps when it is not charging 1 CONTROLLER Press and hold p for at least 7 seconds when not charging 2 CONTROLLER Press and hold p to turn the power on NOTE When the power is OFF the p LED becomes unlit Even if the power is OFF the Ring Controller will automatically enter sleep m...

Page 19: ...t NOTE If no SD card is loaded in the A cap tured data cannot be saved and patterns and songs that are created cannot be backed up When inserting an SD card be sure to insert the correct end with the top side up as shown Before using SD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted on a computer they must be formatted by the A See the Operation Manual for for matting procedures L...

Page 20: ... to the side and bottom rings C C D D E F F G G A A B C C D D E F F G G A A B C C D D E F F G C D E F G A B C D F G A Different parameter settings are assigned to top side and bottom rings so they can be used for differ ent tones Same instrument Different parameters Pattern creation in PAD layout After starting real time input tap pads for an instrument to input it The pattern will start loop play...

Page 21: ...ST mode Select a pattern Use u to select a pattern number Select a sound set Press K and use e to select a sound set kit that suits the pattern being made You can press D to edit the sounds Check the instruments Play the pads to listen to the sounds of the input instruments The inner ring LED lights for the last tapped pad and the name of the instrument and its parameters appear on the display To ...

Page 22: ...e with the looping pattern that is playing back In KEY layout Tap the pads of notes to input them in time with the looping pattern that is playing back End input Press S to end real time input 1 31 2 32 3 Bar 1 Bar 2 Instrument Input in real time Instrument 32 Instrument 1 Instrument 2 Instrument 3 D C F C G D Bar 1 Bar 2 C C Notes Operation procedure continued ...

Page 23: ...sponds to a single sequential step Instrument Step Step Bar 1 Bar 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 30 30 31 31 32 32 Since the Ring Controller rings are divided into 32 steps you can input up to two musical bars 1 at a time when the smallest step is a 16th note Bar 1 1 1 Input first instrument Bar 1 Bar 2 Bar 2 Instrument STEP mode STEP mode overview ...

Page 24: ...Since multiple instruments can be shown by the Ring Controller you can check instruments that have already been input as you input the next instrument 3 Bar 1 3 2 Change display Move the instrument input first to the side ring 3 Input next instrument Bar 2 Instrument 2 Instrument display In KEY layout e to select the note to input Change notes Note display STEP mode overview continued ...

Page 25: ...ment to input Use e to select the instrument to use for input from the 32 instruments That instrument moves to the top ring of the Ring Controller 2 The instrument color shown on the ring moves 1 Use e to select the input instrument To use KEY layout for input press E to change the mode Step input Tap pads to input the sound at those points Instrument Bar 1 Bar 1 Bar 2 Bar 2 After finishing switch...

Page 26: ...op side and bottom rings You can press u to change the assigned range in ring units Playing a pad starts playback of its assigned pattern 65 66 97 98 95 96 Pattern 1 2 31 32 33 34 63 64 Top ring Patterns 1 32 Side ring Patterns 33 64 Bottom ring Patterns 65 96 After completing preparation start real time input and tap pads to play their patterns Song 1 31 2 32 3 Patterns Real time input Pattern 1 ...

Page 27: ... a song Select a pattern to play Tap a pad or use e to change the selected pattern and select the pattern to play Start input Press R to start real time input Create a song Tap pads for patterns to play them and add them to the song in real time End input Press S to end song input Song Realtime recording Operation procedure ...

Page 28: ...can use captured audio in LOOPER mode Capture external input Capture output audio Add audio files Patterns songs looper sequences HINT Up to 96 captured recordings can be added NOTE Captured audio data is saved on the SD card Be aware that you will not be able to use the captured recordings if you remove the SD card or replace it with a different SD card Capturing audio recording Capture overview ...

Page 29: ...aved on SD cards Start capturing Press c to start capturing Stop capturing Press c again to stop capturing On the setting screen that appears after capturing stops you can set the range used by the looper for example Save Press M to save the captured audio Set the name and number of the captured audio on the screen that appears External input Audio files Play patterns songs etc Operation procedure...

Page 30: ... 32 captured recordings assigned to it Playing a pad starts playback of its assigned captured recording 65 66 95 96 Capture 1 2 31 32 33 34 63 64 Top ring Captures 1 32 Side ring Captures 33 64 Bottom ring Captures 65 96 After completing preparation start real time input and tap pads to play their captured recordings Up to 16 captured mono recordings can be played back at the same time Looper sequ...

Page 31: ...ack Tap a pad or use e to change the captured audio for playback Start input Press R to start real time input Create a looper sequence Tap pads for captured recordings to play them and add them to the sequence in real time End input Press S to end looper sequence input Looper sequence Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 2 Capture 2 Capture 3 Capture 1 Capture 1 Real time recording Operation procedure ...

Page 32: ... settings in SONG mode and capture settings in LOOPER mode Effects Press w x y or z to apply the filter delay reverb or master effect to a pattern song or looper sequence Mixer Press m when creating or playing a pattern song or loop to adjust the mix of the instruments as well as to mute solo and use other settings HINT See the Operation Manual for detailed information about all the functions Othe...

Page 33: ...setting If using it as a MIDI controller check the Mac or iOS device settings HINT See the Operation Manual for detailed informa tion about all the functions If you think that the A is operating strangely check the following items first There is no sound or it is very quiet Confirm that the power is ON Check the connections Adjust the levels of the instruments Adjust mixer group levels Confirm tha...

Page 34: ...SDXC cards MIDI IN OUT USB MIDI or MIDI over Bluetooth LE Power 5V 1A AC adapter Power consumption Base Station 1 25 W maximum When powering Ring Controller 4 5 W maximum including charging current when charging External dimensions 260 0 mm D 260 0 mm W 64 0 mm H Weight main unit only 990 g Display LCD 2 0 full color LCD 320 240 Interface USB 2 0 standard USB MIDI Supported operating systems Windo...

Page 35: ...ration time About 4 5 hours differs according to use conditions External dimensions 280 5 mm D 280 5 mm W 33 5 mm H Weight main unit only 540 g Trigger pads Number of pads 96 Velocity curves 4 types Interface MIDI over BLE Supported iOS devices iPad devices running iOS 8 0 or later Supported Macs Mac OS 10 10 5 Yosemite or later MacBook iMac and Mac pro series computers that support BLE transmissi...

Page 36: ...Z2I 2711 03 ZOOM CORPORATION 4 4 3 Kandasurugadai Chiyoda ku Tokyo 101 0062 Japan http www zoom co jp ...

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