Zoom RhythmTrak RT-123, Operation Manual

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To select items, the pads and other keys are used. The items
assigned to pads 1 - 13 and the [PATTERN] Key is listed below. (The
items are indicated on the pads at the bottom right.)
• Pad 1 (BASS KEY): Shifts the bass program pitch in semitones.
• Pad 2 (MIX): Sets the pattern/track level.
• Pad 3 (BASS TUNE): Allows tuning a bass program.
• Pad 4 (TIME SIG): Sets the beat of the pattern.
• Pad 5 (PRE COUNT): Switches pre-count on or off and sets the
number of measures.
• Pad 6 (QUANTIZE): Sets the quantize value.
• Pad 7 (CLICK VOL): Sets the metronome volume.
• Pad 8 (BAR LENGTH): Sets the number of measures for the
pattern.
• Pad 9 (FOOT SW): Selects the foot switch function.
• Pad 10 (SWING): Sets the amount of swing for playback.
• Pad 11 (PAD SENS): Adjusts the pad sensitivity.
• Pad 12 (SHIFT): Shifts the playback timing backwards or
forwards.
• Pad 13 (MIDI): Sets MIDI input on/off and assigns the MIDI
channel for each track.
• [PATTERN] key: In pattern mode, the key selects the item to be
shown on the display. In song mode, the key serves to display
the remaining amount of memory.
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FUNCTION
Key
Settings
FUNCTION Key Settings
The [FUNCTION] key is used to make various settings for the RT-123. The basic steps for using the
[FUNCTION] key and the setting items are described below.
The [FUNCTION] key is used in the same way for most setting items.
Basic [FUNCTION] key operation steps
STEP PATTERN(SONG REC)
II
REAL-TIME REC
Groove PLAY
MODE
OPEN HAT
7 CLICK VOL
TOM 3
6 QUANTIZE
TOM 2
4
TIME SIG
TOM 1
2
MIX
EXTRA 1
9
FOOT SW
EXTRA 2
11
PAD SENS
EXTRA 3
13
MIDI
CLOSED HAT
5
PRE COUNT
SNARE
3
BASS TUNE
KICK
1
BASS KEY
CRASH
8 BAR LENGTH
RIDE
10
SWING
EXTRA CYMBAL
12
SHIFT
FUNCTION
REPEAT/STEP
INSERT/COPY DELETE/ERASE BASS MUTE BASS DRUM A DRUM B
STOP/EXIT
PLAY
TEMPO
+ –
General Drums
Techno Beat
Rap/HipHop
Modern Drums
Ballad Set
50-54
45-49
40-44
35-39
Funk Trap
Standard Kit
Studio Drums
Live Rock
Basic Drum Kits
20-24
15-19
10-14
00-09
Bass
Programs
00-24
STEP REC
SONG PATTERN
3
2
1, 4
2
STEP
1
Press the [FUNCTION] key.
The [FUNCTION] LED flashes, indicating that you can select a
setting item.
Some items can be set only in pattern mode, while the unit is in the
stop condition. For some items, the pattern must be selected before
step 1.
NOTE
STEP
2
Depending on the desired item, press one of pads 1 - 13 or the [PATTERN] key.
FUNCTION
PATTERN
PAD
1 6
SONG
STEP PATTERN(SONG REC)
MEASURE BEAT
PATTERN
Setting value of item selected
with pad or key