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Operation Manual

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:

Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to

ensure hazard-free use of the MRS-1044

• Power requirements

The MRS-1044 is powered by the supplied AC

adapter. To prevent malfunction and safety hazards,

do not use any other kind of AC adapter.

When using the MRS-1044 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-1044 in environments where

it will be exposed to:

• Extreme temperature

• High humidity or moisture

• Excessive dust or sand

• Excessive vibration or shock

• Handling

The MRS-1044 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

Never open the case of the MRS-1044 or attempt to

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-

1044 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-1044

Usage Precautions

• Electrical interference

For safety considerations, the MRS-1044 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-1044, as the possibility of interference

cannot be ruled out entirely.

With any type of digital control device, the MRS-1044

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-1044. 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.

Please keep this manual in a convenient place for

future reference.

ZOOM MRS-1044

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

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.

Warning

Caution

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Caution

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Contents

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •••••••• 2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Usage Precautions

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Introduction ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5

Overview

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Introducing the MRS-1044

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Recorder section ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6

Rhythm section ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7

Mixer section ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7

Effect section ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7

Parts of the MRS-1044 and what they do ••• 8

Front panel

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Input section ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8

Effect section ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9

Rhythm section ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9

Display section •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10

Fader section •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10

TRACK PARAMETER section ••••••••••••••••••• 11

Control section •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11

Transport section •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12

Rear panel

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Side panel

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Connections ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 14

Listening to the demo songs •••••••••••••••••• 15

Turn on the power ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 15

Select a demo song •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 15

Play back the demo song •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 15

Turn off the power •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 16

Introductory tour ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 17

Step 1: Preparations before recording

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1-1: Load a project •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 17

1-2: Play the rhythm section accom-paniment ••••• 18

1-3: Save the project •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 19

Step 2: Record the first track

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2-1: Adjust the input sensitivity and recording level

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2-2: Set the insert effect ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21

2-3: Select a track and record ••••••••••••••••••••• 21

Step 3: Overdubbing

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3-1: Select an insert effect patch ••••••••••••••••••• 23

3-2: Select a track, and record ••••••••••••••••••••• 23

Step 4: Mixdown

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4-1: Adjust the volume, pan, and EQ •••••••••••••• 24

4-2: Using the send/return effects ••••••••••••••••• 26

4-3: Apply an insert effect to the entire song •••••• 27

4-4: Perform the mixdown •••••••••••••••••••••••• 28

Reference [Recorder] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 29

Moving to a desired location in the song

(Locate function)

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Assigning marks within the song

(Marker function)

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Assigning a mark •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 29

Locating to a mark location ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 30

Deleting a mark •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 30

Finding a desired location

(Scrub/Preview function)

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Using the Scrub/Preview functions •••••••••••••••••• 31

Changing the settings of the Scrub function •••••••••• 31

Playing back repeatedly (A-B Repeat function)

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Re-recording only a specified region

(Punch-in/out function)

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Using manual punch-in/out ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 33

Using auto punch-in/out •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 33

Using V-takes

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Switching V-takes •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 35

Editing the name of a V-take •••••••••••••••••••••••• 36

Combining multiple tracks (Bounce function)

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Executing bounce recording •••••••••••••••••••••••• 37

Making settings for the Bounce function ••••••••••••• 37

Track editing

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Copying a specified region of data to another location

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Copying the data of an entire track •••••••••••••••••• 40

Moving a specified region of data to another location

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Erasing a specified region ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 42

Erasing the data of an entire track ••••••••••••••••••• 43

Exchanging the data of entire tracks ••••••••••••••••• 43

Capturing the recorded contents of a track

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Capturing a track ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 44

Swapping with the captured data •••••••••••••••••••• 45

Reference [Mixer] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 46

About the mixer

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Basic operation of the input mixer

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Assigning input signals to recording tracks •••••••••• 47

Adjusting the depth of the send/return effects •••••••• 48

Adjusting the pan/balance •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 48

Basic operation of the track mixer

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Adjusting the volume/pan/EQ ••••••••••••••••••••••• 49

Adjusting the effect depth ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 50

Linking odd-numbered/even-numbered channels ••••• 50

Saving/recalling mixer settings (Scene function)

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Saving a scene ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 51

Recalling a saved scene ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 52

Deleting a scene •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 52

Switching scenes automatically ••••••••••••••••••••• 52

Switching the level meter display type

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Contents

Reference [Rhythm] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 55

About the rhythm section

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Playing rhythm patterns

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Selecting and playing a rhythm pattern •••••••••••••• 56

Changing the tempo of the rhythm pattern ••••••••••• 57

Changing the drum kit / bass program ••••••••••••••• 57

Creating a rhythm song

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Inputting rhythm pattern data ••••••••••••••••••••••• 58

Inputting chord data •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 60

Inputting tempo data ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 62

Inputting other data •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 62

Playing a rhythm song •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 63

Editing a rhythm song

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Copying a specific region of measures ••••••••••••••• 64

Transposing the entire rhythm song ••••••••••••••••• 65

Erasing the rhythm song •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 65

Creating an original rhythm pattern

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Selecting the track that you want to record ••••••••••• 66

Recording your pad performance in a rhythm pattern

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Specifying the chord of a rhythm pattern •••••••••••• 69

Editing a rhythm pattern

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Adjusting the volume balance of the drum kit and

bass program ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 70

Copying a rhythm pattern ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 71

Editing the name of a rhythm pattern •••••••••••••••• 71

Erase a rhythm pattern •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 71

Importing rhythm patterns and the rhythm song

from another project

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Editing various settings of the rhythm section

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Basic procedure •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 72

Changing the length of the pre-count (COUNT) •••••• 73

Changing the metronome volume (CLICK) •••••••••• 73

Adjusting the sensitivity of the pads (PAD SENS) •••• 73

Checking the remaining amount of memory

(MEMORY) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 73

Reference [Effects] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 74

About the effects

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Insert effect •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 74

Send/return effects ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 74

Using the insert effect

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About insert effect patches •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 75

Changing the insert location of the insert effect •••••• 76

Applying the insert effect only to the monitor

signal •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 76

Selecting the patch for the insert effect •••••••••••••• 77

Editing the insert effect patch ••••••••••••••••••••••• 78

Storing an insert effect patch •••••••••••••••••••••••• 80

Editing the name of an insert effect patch •••••••••••• 81

Using the send/return effects

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About the send/return effect patches ••••••••••••••••• 81

Selecting a send/return effect patch •••••••••••••••••• 81

Editing a send/return effect patch •••••••••••••••••••• 82

Storing a send/return effect patch •••••••••••••••••••• 83

Editing the name of a send/return effect patch •••••••• 83

Importing patches from another project

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Reference [Project] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 85

About projects

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Project operations

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Basic procedure •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 85

Loading a project (PROJECT SELECT) ••••••••••••• 86

Creating a new project (PROJECT NEW) ••••••••••• 86

Checking the project size / available hard disk capacity

(PROJECT SIZE) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 86

Duplicating a project (PROJECT COPY) •••••••••••• 87

Erasing a project (PROJECT ERASE) ••••••••••••••• 87

Editing the project name (PROJECT NAME) •••••••• 87

Protecting a project (PROJECT PROTECT) ••••••••• 87

Storing a project (PROJECT STORE) ••••••••••••••• 88

Reference [MIDI] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 89

About MIDI

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What you can do using MIDI ••••••••••••••••••••••• 89

About the MIDI connectors ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 89

Making MIDI-related settings

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Basic procedure •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 90

Setting the drum/bass MIDI channel

(DRUM CH / BASS CH) •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 90

Specifying transmission of Timing Clock messages

(CLOCK) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 90

Specifying transmission of Song Position Pointer

messages (SPP) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 91

Specifying transmission of Start/Stop/Continue messages

(COMMAND) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 91

Reference [Other] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 92

Changing the function of the foot switch

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Using the tuner

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Preventing digital copying of your master tape

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Appendices •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 95

Specifications of the MRS-1044

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Troubleshooting

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Problems during playback ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 96

Problems during recording •••••••••••••••••••••••• 96

Problems with effects ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 96

Problems with the rhythm section ••••••••••••••••• 97

Problems with MIDI •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 97

Other problems ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 97

Effect type/parameter list

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Insert effect ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 98

Send Return effect ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 105

Effect patch list

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Pattern list

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Drum kit / bass program list

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Pad-Instrument/Note# correspondence table

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MIDI implementation

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MIDI implementation chart

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Index

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Contents

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ZOOM MRS-1044 5

Introduction

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Brings together all the functionality you need for complete music production

All the functionality you need for music production – hard disk recorder, drum/bass machine, mixer, effects,

and more – is provided by the MRS-1044. From creating the rhythm tracks to the processes of multitrack

recording and mixdown, the MRS-1044 lets you do it all.

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10-track x 10-take recorder

The recorder section provides six mono tracks and two stereo tracks, for a total of ten tracks. Two tracks can

be recorded simultaneously, and up to ten tracks can be played back at a time. Each track has ten virtual

tracks (V-takes). For important parts such as vocals or guitar solos, you can switch between virtual tracks to

record multiple takes. A full range of editing functions is also provided, allowing you to copy or move audio

data.

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Bounce function that 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 and

bounce them down to two tracks.

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Rhythm section that can be used to provide guide rhythm or accompaniment

The rhythm section provides 255 types of accompaniment patterns that use the internal drum + bass sound

generator. This can run in synchronization with the recorder, or be used as an independent guide rhythm.

You can also program chords or pattern playback order to create the rhythm accompaniment for an entire

song without using up any of the audio tracks.

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Full-featured mixer section

The internal digital mixer has thirteen channels: 2 drums, 1 bass, and 10 tracks. The level, pan, and EQ

settings of each channel can be savped 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.

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Versatile effects

In terms of internal effects, the MRS-1044 provides an "insert effect" that can be inserted into a specified

signal route, and a "send/return effect" that is used via the mixer send/return. 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.

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Excellent expandability

An optional USB board and SCSI board are planned for release, allowing data to be transferred between the

MRS-1044 and a personal computer or external storage device. This will make it easy to backup/restore

data, to manage audio data and rhythm data, and to update the system.

In order to take full advantage of the MRS-1044's versatile functionality and to ensure trouble-

free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully. Keep this manual in a safe place together with

the warranty card.

Introduction

Overview

Thank you for purchasing the ZOOM MRS-1044 multitrack recording studio (subsequently referred to as "the MRS-1044").

The MRS-1044 is a digital audio workstation with the following features:

Introducing the MRS-1044

The MRS-1044 is internally divided into the following four

sections.

●

Recorder section

This records and plays back audio.

●

Rhythm section

This uses the internal drum/bass sound generator to play

rhythms.

●

Mixer section

This mixes the signals from the recorder section and

rhythm section, and outputs them from the stereo output

jacks.

●

Effect section

This processes input signals or signals of the mixer section.

The MRS-1044 lets you use two effects: an insert effect

and a send/return effect.

The following diagram shows the relationship and signal

flow between each section.

Now let's take a closer look at each section.

The recorder section of the MRS-1044 has ten tracks: six

mono tracks (tracks 1 – 6) and two stereo tracks (tracks 7/8

and 9/10). Up to ten tracks can be played back

simultaneously, and two tracks can be recorded

simultaneously.

Each track 1 – 10 has ten virtual tracks (referred to as "V-

takes"), and for each track, you can select one take for

recording/playback (Using V-takes → p.35). For example,

you can record guitar solos onto multiple V-takes, and then

compare them later to select the best take.

23456 7/8 9/10

Tracks

V-takes

Recorder section

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Introducing the MRS-1044

Recorder section

Rhythm section

Insert effect

REVERB

CHORUS

DELAY

Mixer section

Bass sound

Drum sound

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

Track 6

Track 7/8

Track 9/10

Send/return effect

OUTPUT

INPUT

MASTER

DRUM BASS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 9/10

The rhythm section of the MRS-1044 has 255 accompaniment

patterns (several measures long) that use the internal

drum/bass sound generator. (These are called "rhythm

patterns.") Rhythm patterns can be played independently,

or in synchronization with the recorder.

You can also create original patterns by using either the

eight pads located on the front panel or through the use of

MIDI.

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.") This lets you construct the rhythm

accompaniment for a song without using up any audio

tracks.

The output of recorder tracks 1 – 6, 7/8 and 9/10, and the

drum + bass sound output of the rhythm section are

assigned to mixer section channels 1 – 6, channels 7/8,

channels 9/10, DRUM channel, and BASS channel

respectively. For each channel, the following parameters

can be controlled independently.

•Volume

•Pan

•2-band EQ

•Send level to the send/return effect

•Mute on/off

The MRS-1044 provides two types of effect: an "insert

effect" and a "send/return effect." These two can be used

simultaneously. These two effects have differing

characteristics, as described below.

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Insert effect

This effect is used by inserting it into a specific signal

route. You can choose one of the following three locations

in which to place the insert effect.

(1) Immediately after the input jack (default setting)

(2) The desired channel of the mixer

(3) Immediately before the MASTER fader

By default, the insert effect is inserted immediately after

the input jack (1) as shown in the diagram on p.6, allowing

it to directly modify the signal that will be recorded on the

track. By changing its location to (2) or (3), you can

process a specific track or the entire song during mixdown.

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Send/return effect

This effect is internally connected to the send/return of the

mixer section. There are two types of effect, reverb and

chorus/delay, and they can be used simultaneously.

The depth of the send/return effect is adjusted by the send

level of each mixer channel. Raising the send level will

produce a deeper reverb or chorus/delay effect for that

channel.

Effect section

Mixer section

HINT

Recorder section

Rhythm section

Track 1

Bass sound

the mixer

Drum sound

Rhythm

pattern

Rhythm

pattern

Rhythm

pattern

Track 2

Track 3

Rhythm section

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Introducing the MRS-1044

Front panel

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Parts of the MRS-1044 and what they do

(1)[PEAK] indicators

These show whether the input signal (input source) from

the [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] jacks is distorting. The

indicators will light -6 dB below the level at which the

sound begins to distort.

(2)[INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2] controls

These controls adjust the sensitivity of the input signal

from the [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] jacks.

(3)[ON/OFF] keys

These keys enable/disable [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2].

When enabled (on), the key will light.

(4)[REC LEVEL] control

This control adjusts the volume of the input signal from the

[INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] jacks.

(5)[CLIP] indicator

This indicator will light if the signal that has passed

through the [REC LEVEL] control is clipping.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(5)

(4)

Input section

Input section (➔ p.8)

Rhythm section (➔ p.9) Fader section (➔ p.10) Transport section (➔ p.12)

Display section (➔ p.10)

TRACK PARAMETER section (➔ p.11)

Control section (➔ p.11)

Effect section (➔ p.9)

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Front panel

(1)[EFFECT] key

This key accesses a screen where you can select a patch

(stored effect settings) or view the patch that is already

selected for the internal effect.

(2)[BYPASS/TUNER] key

This key bypasses the insert effect or accesses the Tuner

function. The key will light when the insert effect is

bypassed. The key will blink when the Tuner function is

being used.

(3)[INPUT SOURCE] key

This key is used in conjunction with the [ON/OFF] key or

status keys to select the location at which the insert effect

will be placed.

(4)ALGORITHM keys

Use the following four keys to select the insert effect

algorithm (the combination of effect modules). The key of

the selected algorithm will light.

•[GUITAR/BASS] key

•[MIC] key

•[LINE] key

•[MASTERING] key

(5) MODULE keys

Use the following five keys to switch each effect module

within the algorithm on/off, or to select an effect module.

With the exception of the [TOTAL] key, the key of a

module that is in use will light.

•[COMPRESSOR] key

•[PRE AMP/DRIVE] key

•[EQUALIZER] key

•[MODULATION/DELAY] key

•[TOTAL] key

(6) [CHORUS/DELAY] key

This is the chorus/delay of the send/return effect. Pressing

this key accesses a screen where you can select a patch or

view the current patch. This key will be dark if the

chorus/delay is off.

(7) [REVERB] key

This is the reverb of the send/return effect. Pressing this

key accesses a screen where you can select a patch or view

the current patch. This key will be dark if the reverb is off.

(1)[RHYTHM] key

Use this to record a rhythm pattern or create a rhythm song.

When you press this key, the rhythm section will be

disconnected from the recorder section, allowing the

rhythm section to operate independently.

(2)[SONG] key

(3)[PATTERN] key

These keys switch the rhythm section between "Rhythm

Song mode" and "Rhythm Pattern mode." The [SONG] key

will light when Rhythm Song mode is selected, and the

[PATTERN] key will light when Rhythm Pattern mode is

selected.

Rhythm section

(1) (2) (3)

(6) (7)

(4)

(5)

Effect section

(1) (2) (3)

(8)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(9)

(10)

(4)[DRUM/BASS] key

This key accesses a screen where you can select the tracks

(drum track / bass track) that will be assigned to pads 1 – 8.

(5)[BANK] key

This key accesses a screen where you can select the

combination of sounds (the "pad bank") that will be

assigned to pads 1 – 8

(10)

(6)[INSERT/DELETE] key

(7)[ERASE] key

These keys are used to edit a rhythm song or rhythm

pattern.

(8)[KIT/PROG] key

This key accesses a screen where you can change the drum

sounds or bass sound used by the rhythm section.

(9)[TEMPO] key

This key accesses a screen where you can view or change

the tempo of the rhythm pattern or rhythm song.

(10)

Pads 1 – 8

These pads play the drum sounds or bass sound used by the

rhythm section.

(1)Display

This shows the current location within the song, the signal

level of the various mixer channels, the values of internal

settings, and other data necessary for operation. The

contents of the display will change according to the

operating state.

(2)[LCD CONTRAST] control

This adjusts the contrast of the display.

(3)[PROJECT/UTILITY] key

This key is used to access a variety of functions and

settings, such as loading or saving a project, or track

editing functions.

(4)[ACCESS] indicator

This indicator will light when the internal hard disk is

being read or written to.

(5)[V-TAKE] key

This key accesses a screen where you can switch the virtual

track (V-take) of each recorder track (1 – 10).

(6)[BOUNCE] key

This key is the on/off switch for the Bounce function used

to combine multiple tracks.

(7)[TIME BASE] key

This key switches the display counter between time display

and measure display.

(8)[SCENE] key

This key is used to save the current mixer settings as a

"scene," or to recall a previously saved scene (Scene

function).

(1)DRUM/BASS status keys

These keys are used mainly to switch muting on (key dark)

or off (key lit green) for the drum channel and bass

channel.

(2)Status keys 1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10

These keys are used mainly to switch muting on/off for

channels 1 – 6, 7/8, and 9/10, and to select the recording

track. Each time you press a status key, the key will cycle

between lit green (channel = mute off) →dark (channel =

mute on) →lit red (selected as recording track).

(3)MASTER status key

This key is used to select the MASTER fader for internal

settings.

(4)Faders (DRUM, BASS, 1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10, MASTER)

The DRUM/BASS faders adjust the volume of the

drum/bass channels, and faders 1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10 adjust the

volume of channels 1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10. The MASTER fader

adjusts the overall volume that is sent from the [OUTPUT]

jacks.

Fader section

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)

Display section

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Front panel

The following five keys are used to access screens where

you can adjust settings such as pan, EQ, and send/return

effect depth for each channel of the mixer.

•[EQ HIGH] key

•[EQ LOW] key

•[CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key

•[REVERB SEND] key

•[PAN] key

(1)[AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key

This key is used to make settings for the "Auto Punch-

in/out function" which lets you re-record a specific region

of a track. The key will light when the Auto Punch-in/out

function is on.

(2)[A-B REPEAT] key

This key is used to make settings for the "A-B Repeat

function" which causes a specified region to play back

repeatedly. The key will light when the A-B Repeat

function is on.

(3)[CLEAR] key

This key erases the mark that is set for the current location.

(1)

(3) (4)

(6)

(5)

(2)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10) (11)

Control sectionTRACK PARAMETER section

(1) (2)

(3)

(4)

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Parts of the MRS-1044 and what they do

Front panel

(4)MARKER [

]/[

] keys

These keys move to the mark that precedes or follows the

current location.

(5)[MARK] key

This key sets a mark at the current location. By pressing

the [MARK] key at a previously marked location, you can

access a screen that lets you assign a scene to that mark.

(6)Cursor [

]/[

] keys

These keys are used to switch between display screens, or

to move the blinking area within the display.

(7)Dial

This is used mainly to adjust the value of a setting.

(8)[EDIT] key

Use this key when you want to edit the settings of the

internal effects, or to edit a rhythm song / rhythm pattern.

(9)[UNDO/REDO] key

This key is used to capture recorded data from a track, or to

exchange (swap) the captured data with the contents of the

current track.

(10)

[EXIT] key

This key is used to cancel execution of a function, or to

return to the previous setting screen.

(11)

[ENTER] key

This key is used to confirm a selection or to execute a

function.

(1) ZERO [

] key

This key returns to the starting location of the song (the

zero position of the counter).

(2) REW [

] key

This key moves the current location backward in steps of

one second (or in steps of one beat). Press and hold the key

to rewind quickly.

(3) FF [

] key

This key moves the current location forward in steps of one

second (or in steps of one beat). Press and hold the key to

fast-forward quickly.

(4) STOP [

] key

This key stops the song. To turn the Scrub function on,

hold down this key and press the PLAY [R] key.

(5) PLAY [

] key

This key plays the song from the current location.

(6) REC [

] key

Use this key to record on the recorder, to record a rhythm

pattern, or to begin creating a rhythm song.

(1) (2) (3)

(6)(5)(4)

Transport section

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Front panel

(10)

(9) (8) (7) (6) (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

Rear panel

(1)[INPUT 1] jacks

These are the input jacks for INPUT 1. Select and use one

of the following three jacks.

•BALANCE:

This is an XLR balanced jack to which a mic

or line-level device can be connected.

•UNBALANCE:

This is an unbalanced phone jack to

Side panel

This slot is for installation of a separately sold SCSI board or USB board (planned for release).

which a mic or line-level device can be connected.

•GUITAR/BASS:

This is a phone jack to which a passive-

type electric guitar or bass can be connected directly.

These jacks are given priority in the order of GUITAR/BASS

→UNBALANCE →BALANCE. For example, if all three are

connected, the GUITAR/BASS jack will be selected.

(2)[INPUT 2] jacks

These are the input jacks for INPUT 2. When connecting a

stereo output device, use these jacks in conjunction with

the [INPUT 1] jacks. Select and use one of the following

two jacks.

•BALANCE:

This is an XLR balanced jack to which a mic

or line-level device can be connected.

•UNBALANCE:

This is an unbalanced phone jack to

which a mic or line-level device can be connected.

If both jacks are connected, the UNBALANCE jack will be

selected.

(3)[OUTPUT] jacks

These jacks output the signal that has passed through the

MASTER fader. The following three jacks can be used

simultaneously.

•MASTER:

These are RCA phono analog output jacks.

•PHONES:

A pair of stereo headphones can be connected

to this jack. Use the knob beside this jack to adjust the

headphone volume.

•DIGITAL:

This is an optical-type digital output jack.

(4)[EXP PEDAL] jack

A separately sold expression pedal (ZOOM FP01, FP02)

can be connected to this jack.

(5)[FOOT SW] jack

A separately sold foot switch (ZOOM FS01) can be

connected to this jack.

(6)[MIDI IN] connector

MIDI messages can be input from this connector.

(7)[MIDI OUT] connector

MIDI messages can be output from this connector.

(8)[PHANTOM ON/OFF] switch

When this switch is on, +48V phantom power will be

supplied to the two [INPUT 1/2] BALANCE jacks.

If devices that do not require phantom power are

connected to the [INPUT 1/2] BALANCE jacks, you must

turn this switch off.

(9)[POWER] switch

This switch turns the power of the MRS-1044 on/off.

When turning off the power of the MRS-1044, you must use

the [POWER] switch. If you turn the power off by simply

disconnecting the AC adaptor plug, the previously recorded

content or changes will be lost.

(10)

[DC 12V] jack

Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack.

NOTE

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Rear panel

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Connections

Connect your instruments, audio devices, and MIDI devices as shown in the following diagram.

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

AC adaptor

Synthesizer or sampler, etc.

CD player, etc.

Dynamic

or condenser mics

GuitarBass

Audio system

(audio components or

amplified speakers)

Foot switch

(ZOOM FS01)

Digital recorder

(e.g., DAT recorder or

MD recorder)

MIDI sequencer

(e.g., computer)

Expression pedal

(ZOOM FP01/FP02)

Headphones

MIDI interface

To prevent damage to the speakers of your audio

system, turn off the power of the audio system

connected to the [OUTPUT] (MASTER) jacks (or turn the

volume all the way down) before you make connections.

NOTE

When connecting stereo output devices such as a

synthesizer or CD player, connect the L output of

the external device to the [INPUT 1] jack, and the

R output to the [INPUT 2] jack.

HINT

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.

HINT

Here's how to turn on the power of the MRS-1044 and your

other equipment.

1. Make sure that the AC adaptor, instruments, and

audio system (or stereo headphones) are connected

appropriately to the MRS-1044. (For details on

connections, refer to ➔ p.14.)

2. Press the rear panel [POWER] switch to turn on the

power of the MRS-1044.

If electronic instruments are connected to the [INPUT 1]/

[INPUT 2] jacks, turn on the power in the order of the

electronic instruments →MRS-1044.

3. Turn on the power of the audio system connected

to the [MASTER] jacks.

The internal hard disk of the MRS-1044 contains several

demo songs. Here's how to load a demo song from the hard

disk.

1. Press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT."

On the MRS-1044, data for a song (including the demo

songs) is managed in units called "projects." When you

load a project, the complete state in which that song was

saved will be reproduced.

2. Press the [ENTER] key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT SELECT."

3. Press the [ENTER] key once again.

Now you can select from the projects that are saved on the

internal hard disk.

4. Turn the dial to select a demo song project.

Project numbers 992 and following are not demo songs;

they are projects that contain material for use with the

"Introductory tour" that starts on page 17, or projects from

which you can import rhythm patterns.

5. Press the [ENTER] key.

The selected project will be loaded.

After the demo song has finished loading, here's how to

play it back.

1. Turn down the volume of your audio system.

If you are listening through headphones connected to the

[OUTPUT] (PHONES) jack, turn down the knob located

beside the jack.

2. Press the transport section PLAY [

] key.

The demo song will begin playing.

3. Raise the volume of your audio system (or the knob

for the [OUTPUT] (PHONES) jack) to a comfortable

volume.

Play back the demo song

NOTE

Project name Project number

HINT

Select a demo song

HINT

Turn on the power

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Listening to the demo songs

When shipped from the factory, the internal hard disk of the MRS-1044 contains several demo songs. After you have finished

making connections, turn on the power and listen to the demo songs.

4. If you want to adjust the volume of the individual

tracks, use faders 1 – 6, 7/8, and 9/10. If you want

to adjust the volume of the entire song, use the

MASTER fader.

Immediately after the demo song (project) has been loaded,

the volume of each track and the overall volume of the

entire song will be set automatically, without regard to the

current physical positions of the faders. When you operate

a fader, the volume will immediately be set to the new

position of the fader.

For a project that uses the rhythm section, use the DRUM

fader to adjust the volume of the drum sound, and the

BASS fader to adjust the volume of the bass sound.

5. To stop the demo song, press the STOP [

]key.

While stopped, you can press the ZERO [U] key to move to

the beginning of the song. Or you can press the REW [T]

key / FF [Y] key to rewind/fast-forward in steps of one

second.

When turning off the power of the MRS-1044 and your

peripheral equipment, do so in the opposite order from

which you turned the power on.

1. Turn off the power of your audio system (or turn

the volume all the way down).

2. Press the rear panel [POWER] switch.

Normally, the project will automatically be saved on the

internal hard disk, and then the power will turn off. The

next time the power is turned on, the project that you were

last operating will be loaded automatically.

The demo songs have a protect setting that prevents the

data from being overwritten. For this reason, the project will

not be saved when you turn off the power after loading a

demo song.

•You must use this method to turn off the power of

the MRS-1044. If you 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, the project will not be saved,

and any previous recordings or changes will be

lost.

•In particular, you must never turn the power off by

unplugging the AC adaptor while the access

indicator of the display section is lit. Doing so may

damage the internal hard disk, causing all data to

be lost permanently.

Caution!

HINT

Turn off the power

HINT

1 2 9/10

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Listening to the demo songs

This introductory tour is divided into the following steps

1 – 4. By following through these steps in order, you can

experience the entire process from recording the first tracks

to completing your song.

•Step 1: Preparations before recording

Make recording preparations for the introductory tour.

•Step 2: Recording the first track

Record the first track while listening to the accompaniment

of the rhythm section.

•Step 3: Overdubbing

Record (overdub) the second and subsequent tracks while

listening to the previously recorded tracks and the backing

of the rhythm section.

•Step 4: Mixdown

Mix the rhythm section and the tracks that you recorded on

the recorder down to a two-channel stereo mix, creating the

finished song.

Step 1:

Preparations before recording

In this step, we will load a project in which a rhythm

section accompaniment has already been programmed,

adjust the volume of the rhythm section, and make

preparations for recording.

◆Preparations ◆

As described on page 14, connect your audio system

to the [OUTPUT] (MASTER) jacks. If you are using

headphones, connect them to the [OUTPUT]

(PHONES) jack.

On the MRS-1044, all data needed to reproduce a song you

created (e.g., the recorded contents of the tracks and the settings

of the mixer section) is managed in terms of a "project."

Each project contains the following data.

•All recorded data of the recorder section

•Settings of the mixer section

•Settings of the rhythm section

•Settings of the internal effects

•Other settings such as scenes, marks, and MIDI-related

settings

Multiple projects can be saved on the internal hard disk. By

loading a project that you created earlier, you can recall the

same state in which that project was last saved.

When you want to record on the MRS-1044, you must start

by either loading a previously-created project, or creating a

new project.

When the MRS-1044 is shipped from the factory, its hard

disk contains a sample project in which a rhythm section

accompaniment for this introductory tour has already been

programmed. Use the following procedure to load this

sample project.

Turn on the power in the order of first the MRS-

1044, and then your audio system.

HINT

1-1: Load a project

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Introductory tour

This section explains the process of recording instruments on tracks while monitoring the accompaniment produced by the

rhythm section. It also explains how to complete a two-channel mix.

When the power of the MRS-1044 is turned on, the project

that you used last will be loaded automatically. The

following screen will appear in the display.

The screen that appears first when the power is turned on is

called the "main screen." The main screen is the starting

point for all operations.

If you have pressed one or more keys to switch screens,

you can press the [EXIT] key several times to return to the

main screen.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT."

Press the [ENTER] key.

The project menu will appear. Here you can select various

items for working with projects, such as loading or saving

a project.

Make sure that the display indicates "PROJECT

SELECT," and press the [ENTER] key once again.

Now you can select from the projects on the hard disk.

Turn the dial to select the project named "Sample

1" (number 992), and press the [ENTER] key.

The display will indicate "LOADING" for a time, and then

the main screen will reappear. The display will indicate the

number and name of the project that was loaded.

The rhythm section of the MRS-1044 contains a drum

sound generator and a bass sound generator that can be

used to provide an accompaniment. A newly created

project contains 255 different accompaniment patterns

(called "rhythm patterns") that use these drum and bass

sounds, each consisting of several measures. These rhythm

patterns can be played in synchronization with the recorder,

and used as guide rhythms as you record on a track.

In addition, you can arrange desired rhythm patterns in a

specified order of playback, and program chord and tempo

change data to create the accompaniment for an entire

song. (This is referred to as a "rhythm song.")

In the project you loaded in step 1-1, a simple rhythm song

has already been programmed. Here's how to listen to it.

Make sure that the DRUM/BASS status keys are lit,

and raise the DRUM, BASS, and MASTER faders to

the 0 (dB) position.

The drum sound and bass sound of the rhythm section are

sent respectively to the DRUM channel and BASS channel

of the mixer. The DRUM/BASS status keys switch channel-

Lit

0dB

1-2: Play the rhythm section accom-

paniment

Project name Project number

HINT

Counter

Hours Minutes Seconds Milliseconds

Project number

Project name

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Introductory tour

Step 1: Preparations before recording

muting on/off, and the DRUM/BASS faders adjust the

volume of each channel.

If the DRUM/BASS status keys are dark, muting is turned

on. Press the keys to make them light (mute off).

Make sure that the [SONG] key is lit, and press the

PLAY[

] key.

When the [SONG] key is lit, "Rhythm Song mode" is

selected, allowing you to create or play a rhythm song.

When you press the PLAY [R] key, the rhythm song will

begin playing.

At this time, the recorder will also begin running. However,

since no tracks have been recorded yet, you will not hear

any sound.

If necessary, operate the DRUM/BASS faders to

adjust the volume balance.

This rhythm song will be used as the accompaniment for

the tracks that you will record in step 2. Adjust the volume

balance for comfortable listening.

To stop the playback, press the STOP [

] key.

•For details on programming your own rhythm song to

create an original accompaniment, refer to p.58.

•Tempo data has been input at the beginning of the

rhythm song for this project. For details on how to

change this tempo data, refer to p.62.

Before you begin recording tracks, let's save the project

you loaded in step 1 – 2 (Sample 1) on the hard disk in its

current state.

The current project will be saved automatically when you

load another project, create a new project, or press the

[POWER] switch to turn off the power.

If the AC adaptor is pulled out of the outlet and power to

the MRS-1044 is lost, all changes that occurred since the

last save will be lost. This is also true of any other

miscellaneous power failure. To prevent data loss from

such causes, we encourage you to execute the Save

operation periodically.

In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT."

Press the [ENTER] key.

The project menu will appear.

Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

indicate "PROJECT STORE."

The arrow(s) that appear in the upper right of the display

indicate which cursor keys are valid in the currently-

displayed screen.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The "PRJ STR SURE?" screen will appear, asking you

whether you are sure that you want to store the project.

Press the [ENTER] key once again.

When saving has been completed, you will return to the

main screen.

HINT

NOTE

HINT

1-3: Save the project

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Step 1: Preparations before recording

Step 2: Record the first track

In this step, you will record the rhythm guitar backing

shown in the staff (above) on track 1, while listening to the

accompaniment played by the rhythm song.

◆Preparations ◆

•Connect your electric guitar to the [INPUT 1]

(GUITAR/BASS) jack.

•Load the project you saved in step 1-3 (project

name "Sample 1," project number 992). For details

on how to load a project, refer to p.17.

Here's how to adjust the input sensitivity appropriately for

the instrument connected to the [INPUT] jack, and how to

adjust the volume of the input signal (recording level).

Press the INPUT 1 [ON/OFF] key to make the key

light.

The [ON/OFF] key switches the jack on or off. When the

key is lit, the corresponding jack is on.

When recording from a mono source, make sure the

[ON/OFF] key lights only for the jack to which the source is

connected. When recording from a stereo source (such as a

synthesizer), connect the L/R outputs of the instrument to

the [INPUT 1/2] jacks, and turn on the [ON/OFF] keys of

both INPUT 1 and 2.

It is not possible to simultaneously input three or more

channels of signals.

While playing your instrument, turn the [INPUT 1]

control to adjust the input sensitivity.

Adjust the [INPUT 1] control so that the [PEAK] indicator

lights when you play your instrument most strongly.

While playing your instrument, turn the [REC

LEVEL] control to adjust the recording level.

Set the [REC LEVEL] control as high as possible without

making the [CLIP] indicator light. The current signal level

is shown by the level meter (IN) located in the center of the

display.

If a recording track has not been specified, the input signal

will be sent directly to the MASTER fader.

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NOTE

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2-1: Adjust the input sensitivity and

recording level

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Step 2: Record the first track

[Example staff: Rhythm guitar 1]

The MRS-1044 contains two types of effects: an "insert

effect" that can be inserted into a specific signal route, and

two "send/return effects" that can be applied to the entire

song by using the send/return of the mixer.

In this example, we will record with the insert effect

applied to the guitar connected to the [INPUT 1] jack.

For details on using the send/return effects, refer to p.26

Press the [EFFECT] key.

The [EFFECT] key will light, and a screen will appear,

allowing you to select a patch for the internal effects. A

"patch" is a set of previously saved settings for an internal

effect. A newly created project contains patches for the

insert effect, and you can instantly change effect settings

simply by selecting one of these patches.

Use the ALGORITHM keys to select an algorithm

for the insert effect.

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. This means that when

selecting an insert effect patch, you start by selecting the

algorithm that is appropriate for the instrument you will be

recording, or for the desired purpose.

There are four algorithms, as follows.

•GUITAR/BASS :

An algorithm suitable for recording

guitar/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.

For details on the algorithms, refer to p.75.

Turn the dial to select the desired patch.

For this example, select the patch named "StrmBeat"

(number 34).

Press the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

If you want to record without sending the sound through

the insert effect, press the [BYPASS/TUNER] key in the

main screen. This will bypass the insert effect. When you

press the [BYPASS/TUNER] key once again it will go dark,

and bypass will be disabled.

Now we will set the recording level, and record the sound

of the guitar (with the insert effect applied) on track 1.

While playing your instrument, turn the [REC

LEVEL] control to adjust the recording level.

By default, the insert effect is inserted before the [REC

LEVEL] control. For this reason, the recording level may

change if you change the insert effect patch. Re-adjust the

2-3: Select a track and record

HINT

Patch name Patch number

HINT

2-2: Set the insert effect

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recording level after selecting the insert effect patch.

With the recorder stopped, repeatedly press status

key 1 to make the key light red.

Status keys 1 – 6, 7/8, 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 (channel= mute off) →dark

(channel= mute on) →lit red (selected as the recording

track).

When track 1 is selected as the recording track (the status

key 1 will change from green to red), the input signal

routing will change as follows.

The number of tracks that can be recorded simultaneously

is limited to either two mono tracks or one stereo track. If

you want to record in stereo on tracks 1 – 6, select the

recording tracks by simultaneously pressing status keys in

a combination of 1/2, 3/4, or 5/6.

Press the PLAY [

] key, and while listening to the

rhythm song, operate fader 1 to adjust the monitor

level of the guitar.

Operating fader 1 simply changes the level at which the

recording source is being monitored, and will not affect the

recording level. If necessary, you can operate the

DRUM/BASS faders to adjust the volume balance with the

rhythm song. When you are finished adjusting the monitor

level, press the STOP [P] key to stop the rhythm song.

Press the ZERO [

] key to return to the beginning

of the song.

To begin recording, hold down the REC [

] key

and press the PLAY [

] key.

The REC [O] key and PLAY [R] key will light, and

recording on track 1 will begin. Record your guitar playing

while listening to the rhythm song.

When you have finished recording the guitar, press

the STOP [

] key.

The REC [O] key and PLAY [R] key will go dark, and

recording will stop.

To listen to the recorded content, press the ZERO

[

] key to return to the beginning of the song, and

press the PLAY [

] key.

Track 1 will be played back together with the rhythm song.

If you want to re-do the recording, repeat steps 2 – 6.

If you are satisfied with the recorded content, save

the current project.

For details on saving the project, refer to p.19.

•When the recorder is stopped, you can use the REW [T]

/ FF [Y] keys to move the current location backward or

forward in steps of one second (if the counter is

displaying the time) or in steps of one beat (if the counter

is displaying the measure). After moving in this way, you

can press the PLAY [R] key to begin playback from that

location.

•You can also use the REW [T] / FF [Y] keys to move the

current location, and then re-record from that location. If

HINT

When a recording track has not been selected

When a recording track (track 1) has been selected

MASTER

MASTER1

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

INSERT

EFFECT

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Step 2: Record the first track

Step 3: Overdubbing

In this step you will record a rhythm guitar part (like the

example staff shown above) on track 2, while listening to

the rhythm guitar you recorded on track 1 in step 2 (as well

as the rhythm song). Recording additional parts in this way

is called "overdubbing."

◆Preparations ◆

Load the project that you saved as the last operation

in Step 2-3. Alternatively, you can load the project

"Sample 2" (number 993), in which track 1 already

contains a rhythm guitar part recorded on track 1.

(For details on loading a project, refer to p.17.)

We will also apply an insert effect also to track 2 while

recording it.

Press the [EFFECT] key, and use the ALGORITHM

keys to select the desired insert effect algorithm.

As in step 2-2, press the [GUITAR/BASS] key to select the

GUITAR/BASS algorithm.

Turn the dial to select the desired patch.

For this example, select the patch named "Phaser" (number

7).

Press the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

Next we will set the recording level, and record the rhythm

guitar on track 2.

While playing your instrument, turn the [REC

LEVEL] control to adjust the recording level.

With the recorder stopped, press status key 2

repeatedly to make the key light red.

Track 2 will be selected as the recording track.

Press the PLAY [

] key, and while listening to the

rhythm song, use fader 2 to adjust the monitor

level.

As necessary, use the DRUM/BASS faders and fader 1 to

adjust the volume balance of the rhythm song and track 1.

When you are finished adjusting the monitor levels, press

the STOP [P] key to stop the song.

Press the ZERO [

] key to return to the beginning

of the song.

3-2: Select a track, and record

3-1: Select an insert effect patch

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Step 3: Overdubbing

[Example staff: Rhythm guitar 2]

you want to re-record repeatedly over the same region, it

is convenient to use the auto punch-in/out function (→

p.33).

•By using V-takes (→ p.35) you can record a new take

while preserving the current take.

To start recording, hold down the REC [

] key and

press the PLAY [

] key.

The REC [O] key and PLAY [R] key will light, and

recording on track 2 will begin. Record your guitar playing

while listening to the rhythm song and track 1 play back.

When you have finished recording your guitar

performance, press the STOP [

] key.

The REC [O] key and PLAY [R] key will go dark, and

recording will end.

To hear the recorded content, press the ZERO [

]

key to return to the beginning of the song, and

press the PLAY [

] key.

Tracks 1/2 will be played back together with the rhythm

song. If you want to re-do the recording, repeat steps 2 – 6.

When you are finished recording track 2, use the same

procedure to record other instruments on the remaining

tracks. When you are finished with all recording, save the

project.

Step 4: Mixdown

When you are finished recording all tracks, you can adjust

the volume balance etc. of the rhythm section and recorder

section, and create a finished song.

◆Preparations ◆

•Connect a master recorder such as an MD or DAT

recorder to the [OUTPUT] (DIGITAL or MASTER)

jacks.

•Load the project that you saved at the end of step

3-2. Alternatively, you can load the project "Sample

3" (number 994) from the hard disk. When the

MRS-1044 is shipped from the factory, this project

contains pre-recorded performances on all tracks.

(For details on loading a project, refer to p.17.) The

track structure of "Sample 3" is shown below.

Here's how to adjust the volume, pan (stereo left/right

position), and EQ for each channel of the mixer section.

Make sure that all status keys (DRUM, BASS, 1 – 6,

7/8, 9/10) are lit green. In addition, press the INPUT

1/2 [ON/OFF] keys to make them go dark.

If the INPUT 1/2 [ON/OFF] keys are turned on, any instruments

connected to the [INPUT 1/2] jacks can also be mixed.

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Dark

Adjust the volume

4-1: Adjust the volume, pan, and EQ

Track 1 Rhythm guitar 1

Track 2 Rhythm guitar 2

Track 3 Lead guitar

Track 4 Electric piano

Track 5 Organ

Track 6 Synthesizer

Track 7/8 Percussion (L/R)

Track 9/10 Synth pad (L/R)

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Raise the MASTER fader to the 0 (dB) position.

Press the PLAY [

] button to play back the song,

and use the faders of each channel (DRUM, BASS,

1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10) to adjust the volume balance.

The drum sound and bass sound of the rhythm section are

assigned to the DRUM and BASS channels respectively,

and recorder tracks 1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10 are assigned to mixer

channels 1 – 6, 7/8, and 9/10 respectively. Use the

DRUM/BASS faders to adjust the volume of the rhythm

section, and faders 1 – 6, 7/8, and 9/10 to adjust the volume

of each track of the recorder section.

The level meter (DRUM, BASS, 1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10) located in

the center of the display indicates the post-fader signal

level of each channel. The L/R level meter indicates the

level of the signal that has passed through the MASTER

fader. Adjust the mix, being careful that the 0 (dB) dot of

each level meter does not light.

If necessary, you can also make the level meters show the

pre-fader signal levels (→ p.54).

In the main screen, press the [PAN] key of 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 pan and EQ

for each channel. If you press the [PAN] key, a screen will

appear in which you can adjust the Pan setting.

Press the status key of the channel whose pan you

want to adjust.

When the track parameter menu is displayed, you can press

a status key (or the cursor [E]/[R] keys) to select the

channel whose parameter you want to adjust.

Turn the dial to adjust the pan value.

The pan value can be adjusted in a range of L100 (far left)

– 0 (center) – R100 (far right).

Repeat steps 5 – 6 to adjust the pan of other

channels.

For the stereo channels (the DRUM channel, channels 7/8

and 9/10), the PAN parameter functions as a BALANCE

parameter that adjusts the volume balance between the

L/R channels.

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. The following illustration shows the

Adjust the EQ

NOTE

Pan value

Adjust the pan

HINT

Track 9/10

Track 7/8

Track 6

Track 5

Track 4

Track 3

Track 2

Track 1

MASTER

DRUM

Bass

sound

Drum

sound

BASS

1234567/89/10

Recorder section

Rhythm section

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screen that will appear if you press the [EQ HIGH] key.

Press the status key of the channel whose EQ you

want to adjust.

Use the cursor [

]/[

] 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.

●

If you press the [EQ HIGH] key first

•EQ HI G:

Adjust the amount of boost/cut -12 – 0 – 12

(dB) for the high-frequency range.

•EQ HI F:

Adjust the frequency at which the high-

frequency boost or cut will occur, in the range of

500 – 18000 (Hz).

●

If you press the [EQ LOW] key first

•EQ LO G: A

djust the amount of boost/cut -12 – 0 – 12

(dB) for the low-frequency range.

•EQ LO F:

Adjust the frequency at which the low-

frequency boost or cut will occur, in the range of 40 –

1600 (Hz).

•When the EQ HI G / EQ HI F parameters are displayed in

the screen, you can press the [EQ HIGH] key to switch

the high-frequency EQ on/off. (The key will be dark when

this is turned off.)

•When the EQ LO G / EQ LO F parameters are displayed

in the screen, you can press the [EQ LOW] key to switch

the low-frequency EQ on/off. (The key will be dark when

this is turned off.)

Repeat steps 9 – 10 to create settings in the same

way for other EQ parameters or other channels.

When you have finished creating settings, press the

[EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

Two effects, reverb and chorus/delay, are internally

connected to the send/return of the mixer. These effects are

called "send/return effects." The following diagram shows

the signal flow of the send/return effects.

The amount of signal sent to each effect (send level)

adjusts the depth of each send/return effect for each

channel. Raising the send level will increase the amount of

signal that is sent to the effect, producing a deeper effect

for that channel.

In this example, we will select a send/return effect patch,

and adjust the send level of each channel to adjust the

amount of reverb and chorus.

Newly created projects contain patches for reverb and

chorus/delay. Here's how you can change the patch that is

currently selected for reverb or chorus/delay, and edit the

reverb or chorus effect as desired.

Press the [EFFECT] key.

A screen will appear in which you can select the patches

for the internal effects (insert effect or send/return effects).

Press the [REVERB] key or [CHORUS/DELAY] key.

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 in the next page is an example of when

the [REVERB] key is pressed.

Change the send/return effect patch

DRUM BASS

1 2 7/8 9/10

MASTER

REVERB

CHORUS/

DELAY

REVERB

SEND LEVEL

CHORUS/

DELAY

SEND LEVEL

Send

Return

4-2: Using the send/return effects

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Step 4: Mixdown

Turn the dial to select a patch.

For this example, select the patch named "BrgtRoom"

(number 01).

When you have finished selecting the patch, press

the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

In the TRACK PARAMETER section, press the

[CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key or the [REVERB

SEND] key.

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. A screen

will appear in which you can adjust the send level of the

selected effect. The screen shown below is an example of

when the [REVERB SEND] key is pressed.

Press the status key of the channel (DRUM, BASS,

1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10) whose send level you want to

adjust.

The send level value of the selected channel will be

displayed.

Press the PLAY [

] key, and while the song plays

back, turn the dial to adjust the send level value.

The send level can be adjusted in a range of 0 – 100. As the

value is increased, the effect will be applied more deeply to

the selected channel.

Adjust the send level of other channels in the same

way as in steps 6 – 7.

When you have finished making settings, press the

[EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

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. Here's how you can use this method to apply

an insert effect to the entire song.

In the main screen, press the [INPUT SOURCE] key

(located in the effect section).

The [INPUT SOURCE] key will blink, and the display will

indicate "TRACK INPUT." This means that the insert

effect is inserted into the input mixer (the mixer section

that processes the input signal).

Turn the dial to make the display read "TRACK

MASTER."

Now the insert effect is inserted immediately before the

MASTER fader, and can process the signal of the entire

song that is sent from the [OUTPUT] jack.

OUTPUT

MASTER

INSERT

EFFECT

DRUM BASS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 9/10

Change the insert location of the insert effect

4-3: Apply an insert effect to the

entire song

Send level value

Adjust the send level

S/R-REV: Reverb

S/R-CHO: Chorus / Delay

Patch name Patch number

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The insert effect can also be inserted into any desired

channel of the mixer, to process the signal of the rhythm

section. For details refer to p.76.

Press the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

Press the [EFFECT] key, and then press the

[MASTERING] key.

The MASTERING algorithm will be selected for the insert

effect.

Turn the dial to select a patch.

For this example, select patch number 07 "WarmMst"

Press the PLAY [

] key to play back the song.

The entire song will pass through the insert effect and be

sent from the [OUTPUT] jacks. If desired, you can edit the

currently selected patch to make detailed adjustments to the

way in which the effect is applied (→ p.78).

When you have finished selecting the patch, press

the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

Finally, you will record (mix down) the completed song

onto an external master recorder.

Press the PLAY [

] key to play back the song, and

while you watch the level meter, adjust the overall

volume of the song as desired.

Adjust the MASTER fader while making sure that the 0 dB

dot of the L/R level meter does not light

When you have finished adjusting the MASTER

fader, press the STOP [

] key to stop, and then

press the ZERO [

] key to return to the beginning

of the song.

Start recording on the external recorder connected

to the [OUTPUT] jack(s), and then press the PLAY

[

] key of the MRS-1044.

When you have finished recording, stop the

external recorder. Press the MRS-1044's STOP [

]

key to stop the song.

This completes the mixdown. Don't forget to save the

current project on the hard disk.

When shipped from the factory, the hard disk contains a

project with a completed mix of all recorded tracks. (Project

name "Sample 4," project number 995.) For details on how

to load a project, refer to p.17.

On the MRS-1044, the current project will be saved

automatically when you turn off the power or load another

project. For this reason, if you modify the mix after having

saved the project with its "completed" mix, you will be

unable to return to the original "completed" mix. To make

sure that you have preserved the completed mix, we

recommend that you either Protect that project (→ p.85) or

save the current mixer settings as a "scene"

(→ p.51).

NOTE

HINT

0dB

4-4: Perform the mixdown

Select a patch for the insert effect

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Reference [Recorder]

Moving to a desired location in

the song (Locate function)

You can specify a location within the song in time (minutes

/ seconds / 10 ms) units or in measure (measure / beat /

tick) units, and move to that location.

1. In the main screen, press the [TIME BASE] key in

the display section.

The time display and measure display will alternate each

time you press the [TIME BASE] key.

Locate operations can be performed even if the rhythm

section is disconnected from the recorder section (i.e.,

when the [RHYTHM] key is lit). In this case, however, the

measure display will always be used.

2. Make sure that the recorder is stopped, and press

the cursor [

] key once in the main screen.

The "M" character will blink for time display, and the

"MEASURE" indicator will blink for measure display.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to move the blinking

area to the left or right, and turn the dial to specify

the location to which you want to move.

The time display can be changed in minutes/seconds/10

millisecond units, and the measure display can be changed

in measure/beat/tick units. When you change the value, you

will immediately move to the specified location.

You can now press the PLAY [R] key to begin playing

from the point to which you located.

Assigning marks within the

song (Marker function)

You can assign up to 100 marks in a song at any desired

location, and locate to a mark by pressing a key or by

specifying the desired mark number. This is convenient when

you want to play back repeatedly from a specific location.

The marker function can also be used to recall mixer

settings (scenes) at a desired location in a song (→ p.51).

Here's how to assign a mark at the desired location in a

song.

1. Find to the point at which you want to assign a

mark.

If necessary, you can use the Scrub function to make fine

adjustments to the current location in 10 millisecond steps

(→ p.31).

A mark can be assigned either during playback or when

stopped.

2. Press the [MARK] key.

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.

HINT

Assigning a mark

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NOTE

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Milliseconds

Measures Beats Ticks (48 ticks = 1 beat)

Reference [Recorder]

This section explains the functions and operations of the MRS-1044's recorder section.

• Mark number 00 is already set at the beginning of the

song (the counter zero location).

• In 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.

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.

■

Using keys to locate

1. Press either the MARKER [

] or [

] key.

Each time you press the key, you will locate to the next

mark before or after the current location.

■

Specifying the mark number to locate

1. In the main screen, press the cursor [

] key once.

The word MARKER will blink in the upper right of the

display.

2. Turn the dial to select the desired mark number.

As soon as the number is changed, you will locate to that

number.

Here's how to delete a mark that you assigned.

1. Locate to the mark that you want to delete.

The mark number displayed in the MARKER area is the

mark that will be deleted. However, it is not possible to

delete a mark unless the mark location exactly matches the

current location. Make sure that the dot at the lower right

of the mark number is lit.

2. Press the [CLEAR] key.

The selected mark will be deleted, and subsequent marks

will be renumbered.

• A deleted mark cannot be recovered.

• It is not possible to delete mark number "00" located at

the beginning of the song.

NOTE

Deleting a mark

Current location

Song

Mark

Locating to a mark location

HINT

Add a mark

Mark number

Song

Mark number

Song

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Assigning marks within the song (Marker function)

Finding a desired location

(Scrub/Preview function)

The MRS-1044 provides a "Scrub" function that lets you

search for a desired location while repeatedly playing a

short region before or after the current location. 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 of the preceding or following sound

when you press the REW [T] or FF [Y] key. By using the

Scrub and Preview functions together, you can find the

desired location quickly and accurately.

When the Scrub/Preview functions are being used, only

one of the tracks 1 – 10 can be played back.

1. In the main screen, hold down the STOP [

] key

and press the PLAY [

] key.

This turns on the Scrub function, and a short region (40

milliseconds by default) following the current location will

play back repeatedly.

When the Scrub function is on, the SCRUB indicator will

appear in the lower right of the display.

2. Press one of the status keys 1 – 6, 7/8, or 9/10 to

select the track that will be scrubbed.

For the stereo tracks (7/8, 9/10), the selection will alternate

between odd-numbered and even-numbered tracks each

time you press the status key.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the unit

displayed at the right edge of the counter ("MS" for

time display, or "TICK" for measure display) blink.

4. Turn the dial to the left or right to find the desired

location.

While scrub playback continues, the current location will

move forward or backward in 10 millisecond steps (for

time display) or one-tick steps (for measure display).

5. If you want to use the Preview function to hear the

region before the current location, press the REW

[

] key. To hear the region after the current

location, press the FF [

] key.

If you press the REW [T] key, a region of 0.7 seconds

prior to the current location will play (ending at the current

location). If you press the FF [Y] 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.

6. To cancel the Scrub function, press the STOP [

]

key.

You will return to the main screen.

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. In the main screen, hvold down the STOP [

] 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.

2. If you want to change the length of scrub playback,

Direction of scrub playback Len

th of scrub playback

Changing the settings of the Scrub

function

Current location

Preview playback Preview playback

Scrub function

is on

The track being "scrubbed"

Current location

Track

Scrub playback

Using the Scrub/Preview functions

NOTE

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Finding a desired location (Scrub/Preview function)

use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the scrub

playback length setting blink, 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 [Q]/[W] keys to change the

scrub playback length.

3. If you want to change the direction of scrub

playback, use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the

scrub playback direction setting blink, 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).

The scrub function playback will be affected immediately

by any change you make to the scrub settings.

4. If you want to use the new scrub playback settings

to find a location, use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to

move the blinking area to the unit displayed at the

right of the counter ("MS" for time display, or

"TICK" for measure display).

Turn the dial to the left or right, and the current location

will move backward or forward. For details on operating

the Scrub/Preview functions, refer to the preceding item.

5. To exit the Scrub function, press the STOP [

] key.

You will return to the main screen.

Playing back 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. Locate to the point at which you want to begin

repeat playback, and press the [A-B REPEAT] key.

The [A-B REPEAT] key will blink, and the repeat start

location (point A) will be specified.

2. Locate to the point at which you want to end

repeat playback, and press the [A-B REPEAT] key.

The [A-B REPEAT] key will change from blinking to

solidly lit, and the repeat end location (point B) will be

specified.

If you specify a point B that is located earlier than point A,

the region from points B →A will be played repeatedly.

•If you want to re-make the point A/B settings, press the

[A-B REPEAT] key several times to make it go dark, and

then repeat steps 1 – 2 once again.

•Point A/B settings can be made when the recorder is

either stopped or playing.

3. To begin repeat playback, press the PLAY [

] key.

Repeat playback will begin when you press the PLAY [R]

key while the [A-B REPEAT] key is lit. Even after pressing

the STOP [P] 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.

4. To turn off repeat playback, press the [A-B

REPEAT] key.

The [A-B REPEAT] key will go dark, and repeat playback

will be turned off.

When the [A-B REPEAT] key goes dark, the programmed

point A/B locations will be erased.

NOTE

HINT

NOTE

HINT

Current location Current location

(Default setting)

Scrub playback Scrub playback

HINT

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Reference [Recorder]

Finding a desired location (Scrub/Preview function)

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-1044 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").

When you use punch-in/out to re-record, the previously

recorded material will be overwritten (replaced) by the

newly recorded material. If you plan to compare the

previous state with the result of punching-in/out, you must

capture that track beforehand as Undo data (→ p.44).

Here's how to use manual punch-in/out to re-record a

region of a previously recorded track.

If you want to use a foot switch (ZOOM FS01/FS02) to

punch-in/out, connect the foot switch to the rear panel

[FOOT SW] jack.

With the default settings of the MRS-1044, a foot switch

connected to the [FOOT SW] jack is set to start/stop song

playback. If you want to use the foot switch to punch-

in/out, you must first change the internal setting (→ p.92).

1. Repeatedly press the status key of the track on

which you want to punch-in/out, making the key

light red.

2. Raise the fader of the corresponding channel to the

0 dB position.

3. While playing your instrument, use the [REC

LEVEL] control to adjust the recording level.

As necessary, play back the recorder and use the faders of

the mixer section to adjust the mix balance of your

instrument and the playback of the tracks.

4. Locate to a point several measures earlier than

where you want to punch-in, and press the PLAY

[

] key to begin playback.

5. When you come to the punch-in location, press the

REC [

] key (or press the foot switch).

The REC [O] key will light, and recording will begin from

that location.

6. When you come to the punch-out location, press

the REC [

] once again (or press the foot switch

once again).

The REC [O] key will go dark, and recording will be

defeated from that point.

7. To stop the transport, press the STOP [

] key.

8. To check the newly recorded content, locate to the

point of step 4, and press the PLAY [

] key.

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).

In order to perform auto punch-in/out, use the [AUTO

PUNCH-IN/OUT] key to first specify the In point and Out

point, and then perform the recording operation. The

procedure is as follows.

1. On the channel for the track that you want to re-

record, raise the fader to the 0 dB position.

2. While playing your instrument, use the [REC

LEVEL] control to adjust the recording level.

3. Locate to the point at which you want to punch-in,

and press the [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] key.

The [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] key will blink. This sets the

"In point" at which recording will begin.

Track Playback PlaybackRecording

In point Out point

Using auto punch-in/out

NOTE

HINT

Using manual punch-in/out

NOTE

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Reference [Recorder]

Re-recording only a specified region (Punch-in/out function)

4. Locate to the point at which you want to punch-

out, and press the [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] button

once again.

This sets the "Out point" at which recording will end. The

[AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] button will change from

blinking 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

convenient to use the Scrub function (→p.31) to find the

locations and assign a mark (→p.29) beforehand at the

desired locations.

5. Locate the recorder to a spot earlier than the In

point.

6. Repeatedly press the status key for the track on

which you want to punch-in/out, until the key

blinks 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 earlier

than the In point.

7. If you want to rehearse the auto punch-in/out,

press the PLAY [

] 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

record anything on the track.

When you are finished rehearsing, move once again to a

location earlier than the In point.

8. To actually perform auto punch-in/out, hold down

the REC [

] key and press the PLAY [

] key.

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

[

] key.

10.To check the recorded content, press the status

key of the track on which you punched-in/out,

making the status key light green. Then locate to a

point earlier than the In-point, and press the PLAY

[

] key.

If you want to re-do the recording, repeat steps 5 – 8.

11.When you are satisfied with the recording, press

the [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] key.

The [AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] key will go dark, and the

Auto Punch-in/out function will be turned off. (The In

point and Out point settings will be discarded.)

By using Auto Punch-in/out in conjunction with the A-B

Repeat function (→ p.32), you can automatically return to

the punch-in point after punching-out, and listen to the

recorded content. To do this, set the In/Out points, and

then set point A and point B outside this region, and enable

A-B Repeat.

HINT

NOTE

HINT

Lit

Blinkin

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Reference [Recorder]

Re-recording only a specified region (Punch-in/out function)

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.

Here's how to switch the V-take used by each track 1 – 10.

Even for the stereo tracks (tracks 7/8 and 9/10) you can

select different V-takes for odd-numbered/even-numbered

tracks.

1. In the main screen, press the display section [V-

TAKE] key.

The [V-TAKE] key will light, and a screen will appear in

which you can switch the V-take for each track. In the

"TRxx-yy" indication, xx is the track number (1 – 10), and

yy is the V-take number (1 – 10) currently selected for that

track. The name of the V-take is displayed below "TRxx-

yy."

The level meter display area will show dots as

lit/blinking/dark to indicate the V-take currently selected

for each track, and the V-takes that have already been

recorded.

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the track

number blink, and turn the dial to select a track

(1 – 10).

You can also use the status keys (1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10) to select

a track. When using status keys 7/8 and 9/10, the odd-

numbered/even-numbered tracks will be selected

alternately each time you press the key.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the V-take

number indicator blink, and turn the dial to select a

V-take (1 – 10).

As necessary, repeat steps 2 – 3 to switch V-takes for other

tracks as well.

V-takes that have already been recorded will be assigned a

default name as follows. These names can be edited as

desired. (See the following section.)

•GTRxx-yy:

A V-take recorded through an insert effect

(algorithm= GUITAR/BASS)

•MICxx-yy:

A V-take recorded through an insert effect

(algorithm= MIC)

•LINxx-yy:

A V-take recorded through an insert effect

(algorithm= LINE)

•MASxx-yy:

A V-take recorded through an insert effect

(algorithm= MASTERING)

•BYPxx-yy:

A V-take recorded with the insert effect

bypassed

HINT

Blinking: Currently selected V-take

Lit when the currently selected

V-take is already recorded

Dark: Unrecorded V-take

Lit: Already-recorded V-take

V-takes

Track

HINT

Switching V-takes

V-take currently selected

for each track 1–10

-takes

34567/89/10

Tracks

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Reference [Recorder]

Using V-takes

•BOUxx-yy:

A V-take recorded using the Bounce

function

* xx will be the track number (1 – 10), and yy will be the V-

take number (1 – 10).

If an unrecorded V-take is selected, the V-take name area

will indicate "NO DATA."

4. When you have finished switching V-takes, press

the [EXIT] key.

The [V-TAKE] key will go dark, and you will return to the

main screen.

A V-take that has been recorded will be automatically

assigned a default name, but you can edit this V-take name

as follows.

1. In the main screen, press the [V-TAKE] key.

A screen will appear in which you can switch the V-take of

each track.

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys and the dial (or the

status keys) to select the track (1 – 10) for which

you want to edit the name of a V-take.

For details on how to select a track, refer to p.35.

•It is not possible to edit the name of an unrecorded V-

take (NO DATA).

•The V-take name can be edited only for the V-take that is

currently selected for each track 1 – 10.

3. Press the [EDIT] key.

The first character of the V-take name will blink.

4. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to move the blinking

location, and turn the dial to change the character.

The following characters can be selected.

Numerals:

0 – 9

Letters:

A – Z, a – z

Symbols:

(space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) + , - . / : ; < =

> ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ { } ˜

5. When you have finished inputting the name, press

the [EXIT] key.

The name will be updated, and you will return to the screen

of step 2. If necessary, you can now edit the V-take name of

another track.

6. When you have finished editing, press the [EXIT]

key.

You will return to the main screen.

If all recorded data is erased from a V-take, the name will

revert to "NO DATA."

HINT

Editing the name of a V-take

HINT

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Reference [Recorder]

Using V-takes

Combining multiple tracks

(Bounce function)

"Bounce" is a function that mixes the performances of the

recorder section and rhythm section (drum kit + bass

program), and records them on one or two tracks. (This is

sometimes called "ping-pong recording.") As an example,

we will explain how recorder tracks 1 – 8 and the rhythm

section can be mixed in stereo, and recorded on tracks 9/10.

1. Press the status key of the bounce-destination

track (9/10) to make the key light red.

A maximum of two mono tracks or one stereo track can be

selected as the bounce-destination.

2. Press the [BOUNCE] key.

The [BOUNCE] key will light, and the Bounce function

will be turned on.

3. Press the PLAY [

] key to play back the song, and

adjust the mix balance of each track.

While watching the L/R level meters, adjust the DRUM,

BASS, 1 – 6, and 7/8 channel faders and the MASTER

faders so that the L/R level meters do not clip.

When the Bounce function is on, the signal that passes

through the MASTER fader will be output from the

[OUTPUT] jacks, and at the same time will be sent to the

bounce-destination track(s). Even if you are using the

insert effect or a send/return effect, the sound with the

effect(s) applied will be recorded on the bounce-destination

track(s).

•If you turn the INPUT 1/2 [ON/OFF] keys on, you can mix

the input signals from the [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] jacks

into the bounce recording.

•If you select only one mono track as the bounce-

destination, the signal mixed to mono will be recorded.

•If necessary, you can play back all ten tracks, and

bounce them to the desired one or two tracks. For details

refer to the section that follows.

4. Press the STOP [

] key.

5. Press the ZERO [

] key to return to the beginning

of the song, and then hold down the REC [

] key

and press the PLAY [

] key.

Recording on track 9/10 will begin.

6. When you have finished recording, press the STOP

[

] key.

The Bounce function will be turned off.

You can change the settings of the Bounce function if

necessary.

■

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 all ten tracks simultaneously

while you bounce-record, use the following procedure to

change the internal setting so that the recording track(s) will

also play back.

1. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT."

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "UTILITY BOUNCE," and press the [ENTER] key.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "BOUNCE REC TR," and press the [ENTER] key.

The current setting will be displayed.

•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."

Making settings for the Bounce function

HINT

Executing bounce recording

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Reference [Recorder]

Combining multiple tracks (Bounce function)

5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

■

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 preserve the contents of

the recording track(s), you can use the following procedure

to change the recording-destination V-take.

For details on V-takes, refer to p.35.

1. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT."

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "UTILITY BOUNCE," and press the [ENTER]

key.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "BOUNCE REC TAKE," and press the [ENTER]

key.

The currently selected recording-destination V-take will be

displayed.

•CURRENT :

The bounce result will be recorded on the

V-take currently selected for the recording track.

•1 – 10 :

The bounce result will be recorded on the V-

take of the number you specify here.

4. Turn the dial to specify the recording-destination V-

take (CURRENT or 1 – 10).

5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

Track editing

The audio data recorded on the tracks of the recorder can

be edited in a variety of ways, such as erasing portions of

it or copying it to other tracks. This section explains the

track editing functions.

•When using the track editing functions, the two tracks of

each stereo track (7/8, 9/10) are handled as separate

tracks.

•V-takes not currently selected for tracks 1 – 10 can also

be selected for editing.

In general, recorded track data that was rewritten by an

editing operation cannot be recovered. If you plan to

compare the state of the data before and after editing, you

must Capture the state of that track (→ p.44).

A specified region of recorded data can be copied to any

location in any track. The data that was previously at the

copy-destination will be erased, and overwritten by the

copy-source data.

1. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT."

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display read

"UTILITY TR EDIT," and press the [ENTER] key.

The track edit menu will appear, from which you can select

the desired type of editing function.

3. Make sure that the display indicates "TR EDIT

COPY," and press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the copy-

source track and V-take.

Copy-source data

Copy-destination track

Copy

Copying a specified region of data to

another location

NOTE

HINT

ZOOM MRS-1044

Reference [Recorder]

Combining multiple tracks (Bounce function)

4. Use the dial and cursor [

]/[

] keys to specify the

copy-source track and V-take.

In "TR xx-yy," "xx" is the copy-source track number, and

"yy" is the V-take number. Use the dial to select the track

number (1 – 10), and use the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to select

the V-take number (1 – 10).

If you turn the dial toward the right when track 10 is

selected, the following screen will appear.

In this screen you can use the dial to specify two adjacent

odd-numbered/even-numbered tracks (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8,

9/10) as the copy-source. In this case, the V-takes currently

selected for the two selected tracks will automatically be

selected as the copy-source.

5. Press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the

beginning of the copy-source.

6. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to move the blinking

area in the display, and turn the dial to specify the

location.

The location can be specified in one of the following two ways.

•Specifying the location numerically

Move the blinking area to one of the M (minutes) / S

(seconds) / MS (millisecond) areas in the bottom of the

display, and turn the dial to edit the value of each unit.

•Assigning a previously-specified mark location

Move the blinking area to the MARKER area in the upper right

of the display, and turn the dial to specify the mark number.

•By pressing the [TIME BASE] key to switch to the

Measure display, you can specify the location in

measure/beat/clock units.

•By holding down STOP[P] and pressing the PLAY[R]

key, you can scrub-play the track and V-take you

specified in step 4. For details on using scrub-playback,

refer to p.31.

•The starting location can be specified only between the

beginning of the song and the last-recorded location (i.e.,

within the recorded data).

7. When you have finished specifying the starting

location, press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the ending

location of the copy-source.

8. Specify the ending location of the copy-source in

the same way as in step 6.

At this time, you can press the PLAY[R] key to play back

the region between the specified starting location and

ending location. If there is no recorded data at the specified

ending location, an "*" symbol will appear in the lower line

of the screen.

9. When you have finished specifying the ending

location, press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the copy-

destination track (and V-take).

10.Specify the copy-destination track and V-take in

the same way as in step 4.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the copy-

destination location.

11.Specify the copy-destination location in the same

way as in step 6, and press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the number

of times (1 – 100) that the data will be copied.

HINT

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Reference [Recorder]

Track editing

12.Turn the dial to specify the number of times that the

data will be copied, and then press the [ENTER] key.

The display will indicate "TrCopy SURE?," asking you to

confirm the Copy operation.

13.To execute the Copy, press the [ENTER] key. To

cancel, press the [EXIT] key.

When you press the [ENTER] key and the copy is

completed, the display will indicate "COMPLETE." If you

then press [EXIT], you will return to the Track Edit menu

of step 2.

If you press the [EXIT] key in step 13, you will return to the

setting screen of step 11. If necessary, you can press the

[EXIT] key repeatedly to step backward through each screen.

The recorded data of an entire track can be copied to

another track. The recorded data at the copy-destination

will be erased, and overwritten by the copy-source data.

1. In the main screen, press the [V-TAKE] key.

The [V-TAKE] key will light, and a screen will appear in

which you can switch the V-take for each track.

2. Press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key.

A menu will appear in which you can select operations that

edit the recorded data of an entire track.

3. Repeatedly press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key to

make the display read "COPY TRxx-yy."

In "COPY TRxx-yy," the xx and yy values respectively

indicate the copy-source track number and V-take.

4. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys and the dial to

specify the copy-source track/V-take, and press

the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the copy-

destination track/V-take. In "COPY TO TRxx-yy," the xx

value is the copy-destination track number, and the yy

value is the V-take number.

In this screen, the dots of the level meter will be lit or unlit

as follows to indicate whether the currently selected V-take

has already been recorded or not.

5. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys and the dial to

specify the copy-destination track/V-take, and

press the [ENTER] key.

The display will ask "COPY SURE?," asking you to

confirm the copy operation.

6. To execute the copy, press the [ENTER] key. To

cancel, press the [EXIT] key.

When you press the [ENTER] key and the copy is

completed, you will return to the screen from step 1.

If you press the [EXIT] key, you will return to the setting

screen from step 4. If necessary, you can press the [EXIT]

key to step backward through each screen.

A specified region of recorded data can be moved to the

desired location of a desired track. The previous data at the

Moving a specified region of data to

another location

Blinking: the specified V-take

Lit if the currently specified

V-take has already been recorded

Dark: an unrecorded V-take

Lit: an already-recorded V-take

V-takes

Track

Copy-source data

Copy-destination track

Copy

Copying the data of an entire track

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move-destination will be erased, and overwritten by the

move-source data. When this operation is completed, the

move-source region will contain silence.

1. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT."

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "UTILITY TR EDIT," and press the [ENTER] key.

The track edit menu will appear.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "TR EDIT MOVE," and press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the move-

destination track and V-take.

4. Use the dial and the cursor [

]/[

] keys to specify

the move-source track and V-take.

In "TR xx-yy," "xx" specifies the move-source track

number, and "yy" specifies the V-take number. Use the dial

to select the track number (1 – 10), and use cursor

[Q]/[W] keys to select the V-take number (1 – 10).

If you turn the dial toward the right when track 10 is

selected, the following screen will appear.

In this screen you can use the dial to specify two adjacent

odd-numbered/even-numbered tracks (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8,

9/10) as the move-source. In this case, the V-takes

currently selected for the two selected tracks will

automatically be selected as the move-source.

5. Press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the starting

location of the move-source.

6. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to move the blinking area

in the display, and turn the dial to specify the location.

The location can be specified in one of the following two ways.

•Specifying the location numerically

Move the blinking area to one of the M (minutes) / S

(seconds) / MS (millisecond) areas in the bottom of the

display, and turn the dial to edit the value of each unit.

•Assigning a previously-specified mark location

Move the blinking area to the MARKER area in the upper right

of the display, and turn the dial to specify the mark number.

•By pressing the [TIME BASE] key to switch to the

Measure display, you can specify the location in

measure/beat/clock units.

•By holding down STOP[P] and pressing the PLAY[R]

key, you can scrub-play the track and V-take you

specified in step 4. For details on using scrub-playback,

refer to p.31.

7. When you have finished specifying the starting

location, press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the ending

location of the move-source.

8. Specify the ending location of the move-source in

the same way as in step 6.

At this time, you can press the PLAY[R] key to play back

the region between the specified starting location and

ending location. If there is no recorded data at the specified

ending location, an "*" symbol will appear in the lower line

of the screen.

9. When you have finished specifying the ending

location, press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the move-

destination track (and V-take).

HINT

Move-source track

Move-destination track

Move

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10.Specify the move-destination track and V-take in

the same way as in step 4.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the move-

destination location.

11.Specify the move-destination location in the same

way as in step 6, and press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the number of

times (1 – 100) that the move-source region will be copied.

12.Turn the dial to specify the number of times that

the data will be copied, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display will ask "TrMove SURE?," asking you to

confirm the Move operation.

13.To execute the Move operation, press the [ENTER]

key. To cancel, press the [EXIT] key.

When you press the [ENTER] key and the Move operation

is completed, the display will indicate "COMPLETE." If

you then press the [EXIT] key, you will return to the Track

Edit menu of step 2.

If you press the [EXIT] key in step 13, you will return to

the setting screen of step 11. If necessary, you can press the

[EXIT] key repeatedly to step back through each setting

screen.

This operation erases the recorded data from the specified

region, returning it to a silent (blank) state.

1. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT."

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "UTILITY TR EDIT," and press the [ENTER]

key.

The Track Edit menu will appear.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "TR EDIT ERASE," and press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the track

and V-take from which data will be erased.

4. Use the dial and the cursor [

]/[

] keys to specify

the track and V-take from which data will be

erased.

In "TR xx-yy," "xx" is the track number and "yy" is the V-

take number from which data will be erased. Use the dial to

select the track number (1 – 10), and use the cursor

[Q]/[W] keys to select the V-take number (1 – 10).

If you turn the dial toward the right when track 10 is

selected, the following screen will appear.

In this screen you can use the dial to specify two adjacent

odd-numbered/even-numbered tracks (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8,

9/10). In this case, data will be erased from the V-takes

currently selected for the two selected tracks.

5. Press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the starting

location of the region that will be erased.

6. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to move the blinking

area in the display, and turn the dial to specify the

location.

The location can be specified in one of the following two

ways.

•Specifying the location numerically

Move the blinking area to one of the M (minutes) / S

(seconds) / MS (millisecond) areas in the bottom of the

display, and turn the dial to edit the value of each unit.

•Assigning a previously-specified mark location

Move the blinking area to the MARKER area in the upper

right of the display, and turn the dial to specify the mark

number.

Erase

Erasing a specified region

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•By pressing the [TIME BASE] key to switch to the

Measure display, you can specify the location in

measure/beat/clock units.

•By holding down STOP[P] and pressing the PLAY[R]

key, you can scrub-play the track and V-take you

specified in step 4. For details on using scrub-playback,

refer to p.31.

7. When you have finished specifying the starting

location, press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the ending

location of the region to be erased.

8. Specify the ending location of the region to be

erased in the same way as in step 6.

At this time, you can press the PLAY[R] key to play back

the region between the specified starting location and

ending location. If there is no recorded data at the specified

ending location, an "*" symbol will appear in the lower line

of the screen.

9. When you have finished specifying the ending

location, press the [ENTER] key.

The display will ask "TrErase SURE?," asking you to

confirm the Erase operation.

10.To execute the Erase operation press the [ENTER]

key. To cancel, press the [EXIT] key.

When you press the [ENTER] key and the Erase operation has

been completed, the display will indicate "COMPLETE." If

you then press the [EXIT] key, you will return to the Track

Edit menu from step 2.

If you press the [EXIT] key in step 9, you will return to the

setting screen from step 7. If necessary, you can press the

[EXIT] key repeatedly to step back through each setting screen.

You can erase all recorded data from a specified track. The

erased track will revert to an unrecorded state.

1. In the main screen, press the [V-TAKE] key.

The [V-TAKE] key will light, and a screen will appear in

which you can switch the V-take of each track.

2. Press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key.

A menu will appear in which you can edit recorded data in

units of entire tracks.

3. Repeatedly press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key to

make the display indicate "ERASE TRxx-yy."

In "ERASE TRxx-yy," the xx and yy values respectively

indicate the track number and V-take number that will be

erased.

In this screen, the lit/unlit state of the dots in the level meter

will indicate whether the currently specified V-take has

already been recorded. For details refer to p.40.

4. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys and the dial to

specify the track/V-take that will be erased, and

press the [ENTER] key.

The display will indicate "ERASE SURE?," asking you to

confirm the Erase operation.

5. Press the [ENTER] key to execute the Erase

operation, or press the [EXIT] key to cancel.

When you press the [ENTER] key and the Erase operation

has been completed, you will return to the screen from step 1.

If you press the [EXIT] key, you will return to the screen

from step 3. If necessary, you can press the [EXIT] key to

step back through each screen.

You can exchange the recorded data of two specified

tracks/V-takes.

1. In the main screen, press the [V-TAKE] key.

The [V-TAKE] key will light, and a screen will appear in

which you can switch the V-take of each track.

2. Press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key.

Exchange

Exchanging the data of entire tracks

HINT

Erase

Erasing the data of an entire track

HINT

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A menu will appear in which you can edit recorded data in

units of entire tracks.

3. Repeatedly press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key to

make the display indicate "EXCHG TRxx-yy."

In "EXCGH TRxx-yy," the xx and yy values respectively

indicate the track number and V-take number that will be

exchanged with another track/V-take.

4. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys and the dial to

specify the track/V-take that you want to

exchange, and press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the other

track/V-take with which the first will be exchanged. In

"ExchgTo TRxx-yy," the xx and yy values respectively

indicate the track number and V-take number.

In this screen, the lit/unlit state of the dots in the level meter

will indicate whether the currently specified V-take has

already been recorded. For details refer to p.40.

5. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys and the dial to

specify the other track/V-take for the exchange,

and press the [ENTER] key.

The display will indicate "EXCHG SURE?", asking you to

confirm the Exchange operation.

6. Press the [ENTER] key to execute the Exchange

operation, or press the [EXIT] key to cancel.

When you press the [ENTER] key and the Exchange

operation has been completed, you will return to the screen

from step 1.

If you press the [EXIT] key, you will return to the screen

from step 4. If necessary, you can press the [EXIT] key to

step back through each screen.

Capturing the recorded contents

of a track

The MRS-1044 lets you capture the recorded data of a

desired track, and temporarily store it on the hard disk. The

captured data can be swapped (exchanged) with a current

track when needed.

For example if you capture a track before performing

punch-in/out recording on that track, you can repeat the

Swap operation to compare its original state with the

results of punch-in/out recording.

Here's how to select and capture a desired track.

1. In the main screen, press the [UNDO/REDO] key.

A screen will appear in which you can select the track to be

captured.

Capturing a track

◆ Capture

◆ Swap

Recorded data

Re-recorded region

Data captured from track 1

Recorder

Track 1

Capture

track 1

Capture

track 1

Capture

track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Recorder

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Recorder

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

HINT

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2. Press one of the status keys (1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10) or use

the dial to select the track to be captured.

It is not possible to capture a track that has not yet been

recorded.

3. Press the [ENTER] key.

The display will ask "CAPTURE SURE?"

4. To execute the Capture operation, press the

[ENTER] key once again.

When the capture is completed, the display will indicate

"SWAP," and you will be able to execute the Swap

operation for that track.

5. Press the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

If necessary, you can repeat steps 2 – 4 to capture multiple

tracks.

The captured data will be erased from the hard disk when

the currently selected project is saved.

Here's how to swap (exchange) the captured data with the

current recorded data of a track.

1. In the main screen, press the [UNDO/REDO] key.

2. Press one of the status keys (1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10) or use

the dial to select a track that was previously

captured.

When a captured track is selected, the display will indicate

"SWAP."

If you select a track that has not been captured, the display

will indicate "CAPTURE."

3. Press the [ENTER] key.

The display will ask "SWAP SURE?"

4. To execute the Swap operation, press the [ENTER]

key once again.

The recorded data of the selected track will be exchanged

with the previously captured recorded data. The recorded

data of the selected track will be saved as capture data on

the hard disk until the project is saved.

You can return to the previous state by immediately

executing Swap a second time.

5. Press the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

HINT

Swapping with the captured data

NOTE

HINT

NOTE

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About the mixer

The mixer of the MRS-1044 is divided into two sections:

an "input mixer" that processes the input signals from the

[INPUT 1/2] 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.

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Input mixer

In the input mixer you can adjust the sensitivity of the

signals that are input from the [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.

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Track mixer

In the track mixer you can process the playback signals of

the recorder tracks (1 – 6, 7/8, 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 output via the MASTER fader from the [OUTPUT]

jacks.

In the track mixer, the signals that are output from each

track are handled in units called "channels." The

parameters that can be adjusted for each channel (DRUM,

BASS, 1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10) are listed in the table below.

The DRUM, 7/8, and 9/10 channels are each stereo

channels that respectively process the output signals from

the drum kit, stereo tracks 7/8, and 9/10. The parameters of

these stereo channels are linked.

HINT

Track 9/10

Track 7/8

Track 6

Track 5

Track 4

Track 3

Track 2

Track 1

BASS

DRUM

DRUM BASS MASTER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 9/10

OUTPUT

Recorder

Rhythm section

Track mixer

Channel

Track 9/10

Track 7/8

Track 6

Track 5

Track 4

Track 3

Track 2

Track 1

Input mixer

INPUT

Recorder

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CHO SEND

Volume sent to chorus/delay (send/return effect)

Volume sent to reverb (send/return effect)

Left/right position (L/R channel balance)

Volume of the input signal (position of the [REC LEVEL] control)

ContentParameter

REV SEND

PAN

REC LVL

EQ HI G

DRUM/BASS

Channel

7/8, 9/10 MASTER1–6

EQ HI F

EQ LO G

EQ LO F

CHO SEND

REV SEND

PAN

FADER

ST LINK

Amount of boost/cut for high-range EQ

Frequency at which high-range EQ will boost/cut

Amount of boost/cut for low-range EQ

Frequency at which low-range EQ will boost/cut

Volume sent to chorus/delay (send/return effect)

Volume sent to reverb (send/return effect)

Left/right position (L/R channel balance)

Volume of each channel (fader position)

Link the parameters of the odd/even-numbered channels

ContentParameter

Input mixer parameters

Track mixer parameters

Basic operation of the input

mixer

Here's how the signals that are input from the [INPUT

1]/[INPUT 2] jacks can be sent to a recording track, and

their recording levels can be adjusted.

1. Make sure that the instrument or mic that you want

to record is connected to the [INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2]

jack(s).

2. Press the [ON/OFF] key of the jack(s) (INPUT 1/2)

to which you connected your instrument, to make

the key light.

The [ON/OFF] key enables and disables the jack. When a

key is lit, the corresponding jack is enabled.

3. While playing your instrument, turn the [INPUT 1]/

[INPUT 2] control(s) to adjust the input sensitivity.

Make adjustments so that the [PEAK] indicator flickers

slightly when you play your instrument at its loudest

volume.

4. If you will be recording the sound through the

insert effect, select an insert effect patch as

necessary.

With the default settings of a project, the insert effect is

inserted into the input mixer, and a patch suitable for

guitar/bass recording is selected. (For details on how to

select a different patch, refer to p.77.)

If you want to record without sending the sound through the

insert effect, press the effect section [BYPASS/TUNER]

key to bypass the insert effect.

5. While playing your instrument, turn the [REC

LEVEL] control to adjust the recording level.

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.

•Adjust the [REC LEVEL] control as high as possible

without allowing 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 parameter can be

checked by pressing the TRACK PARAMETER section

[PAN] key →INPUT 1 or 2 [ON/OFF] key →cursor [W]

key.

6. Press the status key for the recording-destination

track (1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10) to make the key light red,

putting the track in record-ready mode.

The input signal from the input mixer will be sent to the

recording track. You can select record-ready mode for any

one mono track 1 – 6, any one stereo track (7/8, 9/10), or

any two mono tracks (only the track pairs 1/2, 3/4, or 5/6).

The signal flow from the input mixer to the track will

change as follows, depending on the number of selected

recording tracks and on the state of the INPUT 1/2

[ON/OFF] keys.

●

When two mono tracks or a stereo track is

selected as the recording track

●

When one mono track is selected as the

recording track

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 1

Track

INPUT 2

Recorder

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 1

Track

INPUT 2

Recorder

HINT

Assigning input signals to recording

tracks

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Basic operation of the input mixer

●

When a recording track has not been selected

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

p.77.

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.

1. Press the TRACK PARAMETER section [CHORUS/

DELAY SEND] key or [REVERB SEND] key to select

one of the send/return effects.

Press the [CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key to adjust the

chorus/delay depth, or press the [REVERB SEND] key to

adjust the reverb depth. The following illustration shows

the screen that will appear when the [CHORUS/DELAY

SEND] key is pressed.

For details on selecting a send/return effect patch, refer to

p.81.

2. Press the INPUT 1 (or INPUT 2) [ON/OFF] key.

The input mixer (INPUT) will be selected for operations.

The CHORUS/DELAY SEND parameter and REVERB SEND

parameter are common to both INPUT 1/2 input signals.

3. Turn the dial to edit the value.

Increasing the value will deepen the effect. The range and

default value of each parameter are as follows.

•REVERB SEND :

0 – 100 (Default: 0)

•CHORUS/DELAY SEND :

0 – 100 (Default: 0)

•When the CHORUS/DELAY SEND parameter is displayed,

pressing the [CHORUS/DELAY SEND] key will cause the

signal sent from the input mixer to chorus/delay to be

switched on/off. (The key will be dark when this is off.)

•In the same way, when the REVERB SEND parameter is

displayed, pressing the [REVERB SEND] key will cause

the signal sent from the input mixer to reverb to be

switched on/off.

4. When you have finished making settings, press the

[EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

Here's how to adjust the pan (stereo position) of the signal

sent from the input mixer to the [OUTPUT] jacks or

recording tracks, or the balance (the volume balance

between two channels).

1. Press the [PAN] key.

A screen will appear in which you can adjust the PAN

parameter.

Adjusting the pan/balance

HINT

ValueParameter

Adjusting the depth of the send/

return effects

NOTE

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 1

OUTPUT

INPUT 2

MASTER fader

Track mixer

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2. Press the INPUT 1 (or INPUT 2) [ON/OFF] key.

The input mixer will be selected for pan adjustments.

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 pan, press

the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

The function of the PAN parameter will change 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 will

adjust the pan (if either but not both INPUT 1 or 2 are

enabled) or the balance (if both INPUT 1 and 2 are

enabled).

•When two mono tracks or a stereo track is

selected as the recording track

For the signal that is sent from the input mixer to the pair

of odd-numbered/even-numbered tracks, the PAN

parameter will adjust the pan (if either but not both INPUT

1 and 2 are enabled) or the balance (if both INPUT 1 and 2

are enabled).

•When one mono track is selected as the

recording track

The PAN parameter will have no effect.

Basic operation of the track

mixer

For each channel, you can adjust the volume, pan (stereo

position between the L/R channels of the [OUTPUT] jack),

and EQ (equalizer).

1. To adjust the volume (output level) of a channel,

operate the fader of the corresponding channel

(DRUM, BASS, 1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10).

•To check the precise setting of the volume (FADER

parameter), press the following sequence of keys:

TRACK PARAMETER section [PAN] key →cursor [W] key

→status key of the desired channel.

•You can check the MASTER fader setting by pressing

any TRACK PARAMETER key →MASTER status key.

2. To adjust the pan of a channel, press the TRACK

PARAMETER section [PAN] key, and then press one

of the status keys (DRUM, BASS, 1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10) to

select the desired channel.

A screen will appear in which you can adjust the PAN

parameter of the selected channel.

3. Turn the dial to adjust the value of the PAN

parameter.

The range is L100 (far left) – 0 (center) – R100 (far right).

If you want to continue and adjust the pan of another

channel, repeat steps 2 – 3.

•For channels 7/8, 9/10, and DRUM, the PAN parameter is

used to adjust the balance (the volume balance of the left

and right channels).

•In the parameter screen you can also use the cursor

[Q]/[W] keys to select parameters, and the cursor

[E]/[R] keys to switch channels.

4. To adjust the EQ, press the [EQ HIGH] key or [EQ

LOW] key.

Press the [EQ HIGH] key to adjust the high-range tone, or

the [EQ LOW] key to adjust the low-range tone.

HINT

Adjusting the volume/pan/EQ

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Basic operation of the track mixer

At this time, your editing will affect the channel that was

last selected in steps 2 – 3. As necessary, use the statue

keys or the cursor [E]/[R] keys to switch channels.

5. Use the cursor [

]/[

] 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.

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If you pressed the [EQ HIGH] key first

•EQ HI G :

Adjust the amount of high-range boost/cut.

Range:

-12 – 0 – 12 (dB), Default: 0

•EQ HI F :

Adjust the frequency at which the high-range

boost/cut will occur.

Range:

500 – 18000 (Hz), Default: 8000

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If you pressed the [EQ LOW] key first

•EQ LO G :

Adjust the amount of low-range boost/cut.

Range:

-12 – 0 – 12 (dB), Default: 0

•EQ LO F :

Adjust the frequency at which the low-range

boost/cut will occur.

Range:

40 – 1600 (Hz), Default: 125

•When the EQ HI G / EQ HI F screens are displayed, you

can press the [EQ HIGH] key to switch the high-range EQ

on/off. (The key will be dark when off.)

•When the EQ LO G / EQ LO F screens are displayed, you

can press the [EQ LOW] key to switch the low-range EQ

on/off. (The key will be dark when off.)

6. Repeat steps 4 – 5 to adjust settings in the same

way for another range or EQ parameter.

7. When you have finished adjusting settings, press

the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

Here's how to adjust the effect depth by setting the volume

that is sent from each channel to the send/return effects

(chorus/delay, reverb).

1. Press the TRACK PARAMETER section [CHORUS/

DELAY SEND] key or [REVERB SEND] key to select

a send/return effect.

2. Press one of the status keys (DRUM, BASS, 1 – 6,

7/8, 9/10) to select the desired channel.

The corresponding channel will be selected for operations.

3. Turn the dial to edit the value.

The effect will apply more deeply as you increase the

value. The range and default setting of each parameter are

as follows.

•REV SEND :

0 – 100 (Default: 0)

•CHO SEND :

0 – 100 (Default: 0)

When the CHORUS/DELAY SEND or REVERB SEND

parameters are displayed, you can use the [CHORUS/

DELAY SEND] key or [REVERB SEND] key as an on/off

switch for the signal that is sent from that channel to the

reverb or chorus/delay. For details refer to p.48.

4. When you have finished adjusting settings, press

the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

Adjacent odd-numbered →even-numbered mono channels

(1/2, 3/4, 5/6) can be linked. (This is referred to as "stereo

link.") The parameters of two stereo-linked channels will

operate in tandem in the same way as channels 7/8 or 9/10.

1. Press the TRACK PARAMETER section [PAN] key.

Linking odd-numbered/even-numbered

channels

HINT

Adjusting the effect depth

HINT

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2. Press the status key (1 – 6) for one of the two

channels that you want to stereo-link.

3. Press the cursor [

] key twice.

The ST LINK (stereo link) parameter screen will appear.

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 (oFF).

5. Press the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

The PAN parameter of two stereo-linked channels will

function as a BALANCE parameter that adjusts the volume

balance between the odd-numbered / even-numbered

channels.

•To adjust the volume of stereo-linked channels, use the

odd-numbered fader. (The even-numbered fader will have

no effect.)

•The parameters as well as the status keys of 2 stereo-

linked channels will operate in tandem.

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.

•Input mixer (except for the REC LEVEL parameter) and

track mixer settings

•MASTER fader setting

•The state of all status keys

•The patch number currently used by the insert effect

and the send/return effects

Up to 100 different scenes can be stored in memory. Scene

data stored in memory is saved on the internal hard disk as

part of the currently selected project.

Here's how to save the current settings as a scene.

1. Press the [SCENE] key, and use the cursor

[

]/[

] keys to make the display read "SCENE

SAVE."

The right side of the display will indicate the scene number

(0 – 99) in which the data will be saved.

When you save a scene for the first time, pressing the

[SCENE] key will automatically access the "SCENE SAVE"

screen.

2. Turn the dial to select the number (0 – 99) in which

the scene will be saved.

Numbers in which a scene is already saved are indicated by

an asterisk "*" at the left.

3. To save the scene, press the [ENTER] key.

The scene will be saved in the selected number. To return

to the main screen, press the [ENTER] key.

NOTE

Saving a scene

NOTE

HINT

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If you select a scene that has already been saved, and

execute this operation, the previously saved scene will be

overwritten.

Here's how to recall a scene that was saved to memory.

1. Press the [SCENE] key, and use the cursor

[

]/[

] keys to make the display read "SCENE

CALL."

The right side of the display will indicate the scene number

that will be recalled.

It is not possible to access the above screen if no scene

has been saved in memory.

2. Turn the dial to select the scene number (0 – 99)

that you want to recall.

Only scene numbers for which data has been stored in

memory can be selected.

3. To recall the selected scene, press the [ENTER]

key.

The scene will be selected, and you will return to the main

screen. If you press the [EXIT] key instead of the

[ENTER] key, you will return to the main screen without

recalling.

Here's how to delete a scene that was stored in memory.

1. Press [SCENE], and use the cursor [

]/[

] keys

to make the display indicate "SCENE DEL."

The right side of the display will indicate the scene number

for deletion.

It is not possible to access the above screen if no scene

has been saved in memory.

2. Turn the dial to select the number (0 – 99) of the

scene that you want to delete.

Only scene numbers for which data has been stored in

memory can be selected.

3. To delete the selected scene, press the [ENTER]

key.

The scene will be deleted, and you will return to the main

screen. If you press the [EXIT] key instead of the

[ENTER] key, you will return to the main screen without

deleting.

By assigning a scene to a mark 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 as the song progresses. Refer to p.29 for more

about marks.

1. While playing back the song from the beginning,

create the mix that will be the starting point, and

save it in a scene.

For details on scene operations, refer to p.51.

2. Make sure that the transport is stopped, and press

the ZERO [

] key to locate to the beginning of the

song.

The beginning of the song (counter zero location) already

contains mark number zero. First you will assign the

starting scene to this mark.

3. Press the [MARK] key.

When you press the [MARK] key at a location where a

mark has been assigned, a screen will appear in which you

can assign a scene to the corresponding mark.

Switching scenes automatically

NOTE

Deleting a scene

NOTE

Recalling a saved scene

NOTE

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•If 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.

•If a dot is shown at the lower right of the mark number,

this means that the mark matches the current location.

4. Turn the dial to select the number of the scene you

saved in step 1 (the scene that will be the starting

point of the mix).

The scene will be assigned to the mark, and at the same

time the selected scene will be recalled. The following

screen shows an example of when mark number 0 is

assigned to scene number 1.

To cancel a scene assignment, turn the dial to make the

display indicate "--".

5. Press the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

6. Locate the point at which you want the mix to

change, and assign a mark.

7. While playing back the song from that point, create

the new mix, and save it in a scene.

8. Use the MARKER [

]/[

] keys to locate to the

mark you assigned in step 6, and press the [MARK]

key.

A screen will appear, allowing you to assign a scene to the

mark you selected in step 6.

9. Turn the dial to select the number of the scene you

saved in step 7.

10.Press the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

11.Using the procedure from steps 6 – 10, assign a

mark to each point at which you want the mix to

change, and assign a scene to each of these

marks.

12.When you have assigned the desired scenes to the

marks, press the ZERO [

] key to locate to the

beginning of the song, and press the PLAY [

] key

to play back.

Each time the song reaches the location of a mark to which

a scene has been assigned, that scene will be recalled.

HINT

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Switching the level meter

display type

With the MRS-1044's default settings, the level meters

displayed in the center of the screen will indicate the level

of the signals that have passed through the [REC LEVEL]

controls/faders (post-fader). If necessary, however, you can

switch the meters so that they indicate the level of the

signals before they pass through the [REC LEVEL]

controls/faders (pre-fader).

1. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT."

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "UTILITY SYSTEM," and press the [ENTER]

key.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "UTILITY LVL MET," and press the [ENTER]

key.

4. Turn the dial to change the setting to "PRE" (pre-

fader).

To return the setting to post-fader, select "POST."

5. Press the [EXIT] key several times.

You will return to the main screen.

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About the rhythm section

The "rhythm section" of the MRS-1044 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 24 drum/percussion sounds such as

kick, snare, and conga, and the MRS-1044 contains 31

different drum kits. You can select one of these drum kits,

and use the front panel pads 1 – 8 to manually play each

sound, or use them as a sound generator for accompaniment.

A bass program is a single bass sound, such as an electric

bass or acoustic bass. You can choose one of the 16

different bass sounds built into the MRS-1044, and use the

front panel pads 1 – 8 to play a scale, or use it as a sound

generator for accompaniment.

The output signal from the drum kit (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.

■

Rhythm patterns and the drum/bass tracks

A newly created project contains 255 accompaniment

patterns (each several measures long) with drum/bass

performance data. These accompaniment patterns are

called "rhythm 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."

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

1234

Recorder

Rhythm

section

Track

Rhythm

pattern

Drum track

Bass track

Rhythm

pattern

Drum track

Bass track

DRUM BASS

123

Rhythm section

Mixer section

Drum kit

Bass program

n example of a bass program scale assigned to the pads

Bass program

n example of drum sounds assigned to pads

Drum kit

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This section explains the functions and operation of the rhythm section, which uses internal drum sounds and bass sounds to

generate backing performances.

playback are collectively called a "rhythm song." In a

rhythm song, you can program the rhythm pattern data,

bass track chord data, and tempo data to create the

accompaniment for an entire song. A project can use only

one rhythm song.

■

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 [PATTERN] key will light when Rhythm Pattern mode

is selected, and the [SONG] key will light when Rhythm

Song mode is selected.

■

Synchronizing the recorder section and

rhythm section

With the default settings of the MRS-1044, the rhythm

section will operate in synchronization with the recorder

section. When you operate the transport to make the

recorder section begin running, the rhythm pattern or

rhythm song will also begin playing.

If necessary, however, the rhythm section can be

disconnected from the recorder section and used as an

independent drum + bass machine. To do this, press the

[RHYTHM] key. In this state, operating the transport will

cause only the rhythm section to begin playing, and the

recorder section will remain stopped.

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.

Here's how to select and play one of the 255 rhythm

patterns.

Before you continue with the following procedure, make

sure that the DRUM, BASS, and MASTER faders of the

panel are raised, and that the DRUM and BASS status keys

are lit.

1. In the main screen, press the [PATTERN] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will blink. If Rhythm Song mode

([SONG] key lit) has been selected, it will switch to

Rhythm Pattern mode ([PATTERN] key lit).

The display will show the "rhythm pattern screen" in which

you can select a rhythm pattern.

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, and at the same

time the recorder will begin running.

When the [RHYTHM] key is dark or blinking, the rhythm

section and recorder section are synchronized.

4. If you want to mute the performance of the drum

track or bass track, press the DRUM or BASS

status key.

The status key will go dark, and the performance of the

corresponding track will be muted. To defeat muting, press

the same status key once again.

HINT

Rhythm pattern name

Length of the rhythm pattern

(number of measures)

Rhythm pattern number

NOTE

Selecting and playing a rhythm pattern

Rhythm Song mode Rhythm Pattern mode

LitLit

Am Dm7 G7 C

123456

Patterns in the project

Rhythm song

Pattern A

Measure

number

Chords

Drum track

Pattern A

Pattern B

Pattern C

Pattern D

Pattern E

Bass track

Pattern E

Drum track

Bass track

Pattern B

Drum track

Bass track

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5. To stop playback, press the STOP [

] key.

The recorder and rhythm pattern will stop.

6. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

while the rhythm section is stopped.

The [PATTERN] key will remain lit, and the [RHYTHM]

key will go dark. If you press the PLAY [R] key in this

state, the rhythm pattern that was used most recently will

play.

7. If you want only the rhythm section to play

independently, press the [RHYTHM] key while

stopped.

The [RHYTHM] key will light, and the rhythm section will

be disconnected from the recorder section. The rhythm

pattern screen will appear in the display.

In this state, pressing the PLAY [R] key will play only the

rhythm pattern, and the recorder section will remain

stopped.

When the [RHYTHM] key is lit, the counter in the display

will always indicate the measure.

It is also possible to load rhythm pattern data from another

project existing on the hard disk (→ p.72).

You can use the [TEMPO] key to change the tempo of the

rhythm pattern.

1. In Rhythm Pattern mode, press the [TEMPO] key.

The current tempo value will be displayed.

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 even be changed while the

rhythm 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.

4. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.

The 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. (For details on

rhythm songs, refer to p.55.)

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.

You can change the sounds (drum kit / bass program) that

are assigned to the drum or bass tracks of the rhythm

pattern.

1. In the main screen, repeatedly press the

[DRUM/BASS] key to make the display read either

"Pad Drum" or "Pad Bass."

Select "Pad Drum" if you want to switch the drum kit, or

"Pad Bass" if you want to switch the bass program.

2. Press the [KIT/PROG] key.

A screen will appear in which you can change the drum kit

or the bass program.

Name of drum kit / bass program

Changing the drum kit / bass program

NOTE

HINT

Tempo value

Changing the tempo of the rhythm

pattern

HINT

NOTE

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While this screen is displayed, all transport operations are

invalid.

3. Turn the dial 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 [ENTER] key.

The change will be finalized, and you will return to the

main screen.

The drum kit / bass program you select here will apply to all

rhythm patterns and rhythm songs.

Creating a rhythm song

This section explains how to arrange rhythm patterns in the

desired order of playback in an empty rhythm song, and

input chords and other data to create a complete rhythm

song.

When you create a new project on the MRS-1044, the

rhythm song will always be empty.

Before you perform the following procedure, make sure that

the DRUM, BASS, and MASTER faders of the panel are

raised, and that the DRUM and BASS status keys are lit.

Here's how to input rhythm pattern data into an empty

rhythm song in the desired playback order.

1. In the main screen, press the [SONG] key, and then

press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will light. If Rhythm Pattern mode

(the [PATTERN] key lit) has been selected, it will change

to Rhythm Song mode (the [SONG] key lit).

The display will show the "rhythm song screen," which

indicates the progress of the rhythm song.

•While the rhythm song is playing, the lower line of the

screen will show the number of the rhythm pattern that

has been input at the current location, the type of chord,

and the root.

•The rhythm song can be created/edited only when the

[RHYTHM] key is lit.

•While the [RHYTHM] key is lit, the counter in the display

will always indicate measure numbers.

2. Press the REC [

] key.

The REC [O] key will light, and you can now input data

such as rhythm pattern numbers and chords into the rhythm

song.

NOTE

Inputting rhythm pattern data

NOTE

HINT

NOTE

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3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read " Ptn".

The number of the rhythm pattern that is input at the

current location is displayed below "Ptn" in this screen. For

an empty rhythm song, however, no rhythm pattern data

has been input. For this reason, the area that displays the

rhythm pattern number will indicate "EOS" (End Of Song)

to show the end of the rhythm song.

4. Press the [INSERT/DELETE] key to make the

display read "INSERT?"

Each time you press the [INSERT/DELETE] key, the

display will cycle between "INSERT?" →"DELETE?" →

original display. 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.

6. As necessary, use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to

change the length of the rhythm pattern.

If you want to lengthen the rhythm pattern, play back the

same rhythm pattern repeatedly. If you want to shorten the

rhythm pattern, switch to the next rhythm pattern before it

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.

When rhythm pattern data is input, the time signature,

chord root, and drum track / bass track volume specified

for that rhythm pattern will be input at the same location.

8. Repeatedly press the cursor [

] key to move to

the location at which you will input the next rhythm

pattern.

Each time you press a cursor [E]/[R] 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."

•At a location where no rhythm pattern data has been

input, an " " symbol will be displayed to the left of the

"Ptn." This indicates that the immediately preceding

rhythm pattern will continue playing.

•It is also possible to insert other rhythm pattern data into

the middle of a rhythm pattern.

9. Repeat steps 3 – 8 to input rhythm patterns for the

entire song.

If you make a mistake during input, use the following

procedures to correct the mistake.

■

To re-select a pattern that you input

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to move to the desired

rhythm pattern data, and turn the dial to select a new

pattern.

■

To insert a new pattern

Use the cursor [E]/[R] 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.

HINT

Rhythm pattern length (measures)

Rhythm pattern number

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■

To erase rhythm pattern data

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to move to the location at

which you want to erase rhythm pattern data, and press the

[ERASE] key. The rhythm pattern data will be erased, and

the display will change to " Ptn," indicating that the

preceding pattern will continue playing.

If you erase the rhythm pattern data that is recorded at the

beginning of the rhythm song, there will be silence until the

next location at which rhythm pattern data is input.

■

To delete a specific measure

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to move to the beginning of

the measure that you want to delete, and repeatedly press

the [INSERT/DELETE] key to make the display read

"DELETE?" When you press 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 " Ptn". If

necessary, repeat the step to delete this measure as well.

10.When you have completed the entire rhythm song,

press the STOP [

] key.

The REC [O] key will go dark, and you will return to the

rhythm song screen. If you want to check the content that

you input, press the PLAY [R] key.

11.To return to the main screen, stop the rhythm

section and press the [EXIT] key.

Here's 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, C#, 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, part of the

bass phrase will be converted according to the type of

chord you specify.

1. In the main screen, make sure that the [SONG] key

is lit, and press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will light, and the rhythm song screen

will appear.

2. Press the REC [

] key.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "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 data is input at locations where a rhythm pattern has

been input, as in the illustration above. The default root and

type for chord data is as follows.

•Root:

the root of the chord specified for the rhythm

pattern

•Type:

"--" (no conversion)

For details on rhythm pattern chords, refer to p.69.

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

HINT

Chord root Chord type

HINT

Inputting chord data

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C

Pattern D

Pattern A Pattern B

DELETE

NOTE

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C Pattern D

Pattern D

Pattern A Pattern B

ERASE

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C

Pattern D

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern CPattern D

INSERT

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root has been changed to A.

5. To specify the chord type, press the cursor [

] key

once to make the display read "CHORD."

6. Turn the dial to select the chord type.

You can choose from the following chord types.

The following screen shows an example of when the chord

type has been changed to minor (m). With these settings,

chord data of "A minor" has been input at the beginning of

the rhythm song.

If you select "--" (no conversion) as the chord type, only the

bass will be transposed, and the phrase will not be

converted. Select this when you want the original phrase to

be played without change.

7. Move to the location at which you want to input the

next chord data, and input chord data in the same

way as described in steps 2 – 5.

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. The input location can be changed

in the following ways.

(1) Moving in steps of a measure

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to move to the beginning of

the preceding or following measure.

(2) Specify the location in 4th note units

Use the REW [T]/FF [Y] keys to move to the beginning

of the preceding or following quarter note.

(3) Specify the location in 16th note units

Repeatedly press the cursor [Q] key to make the display

read "EV→", and turn the dial to move forward or

backward in 12-tick (16th note) units.

When you use methods (1) or (2), a " " 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 in effect.

When you use method (3), the symbol displayed at the

right of "EV→" will indicate the type of data that is input

at the current location. For example, "Pt" indicates rhythm

pattern data, and "TS" indicates time signature data. (For

details refer to the table on p.63.)

8. Input the remaining chord data in the same way.

Chord data that you input can be edited in the following

ways.

●

To change the chord

Move to the location at which the chord data is input, use

the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to switch the display to "ROOT"

(chord root) or "CHORD" (chord type), 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 [Q]/[W] keys to switch the display to "ROOT"

or "CHORD," and press the [ERASE] key. The chord data

will be erased, and the display will change to " ROOT"

or " CHORD."

9. When you have finished, press the STOP [

] key.

You will return to the rhythm song screen. Then press the

[EXIT] key to return to the main screen.

HINT

Display Content Display Content

No conversion

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If no tempo data has been input into a rhythm song, it will

play at the tempo that was specified in Rhythm Pattern

mode. In other words if you change the tempo in Rhythm

Pattern mode, the tempo of the rhythm song will also

change.

To prevent this, you can input tempo data at the beginning

of the rhythm song in which the rhythm pattern / chord

data was input, in order to fix a specific tempo for the

rhythm song.

1. In the main screen, make sure that the [SONG] key

is lit, and press the PLAY [

] key.

The rhythm song will begin playing.

2. Press the [TEMPO] key.

The current tempo setting will be displayed.

3. While you listen to the rhythm song, turn the dial to

adjust the tempo setting (40.0 – 250.0).

When you decide on the tempo, make a note of the setting.

If you press the [TEMPO] key two or more times in

succession, the interval will be detected automatically, and

specified as the new tempo.

4. Press the STOP [

] key to stop the rhythm song,

and press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will light, and the rhythm song screen

will appear.

5. Press the REC [

] key.

6. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

show " Tempo".

In this screen you can input new tempo data, or view/edit

previously input tempo data.

7. Turn the dial to input the tempo setting that you

decided on in step 3.

Now, each time you play the rhythm song from the

beginning, it will be re-set to the tempo setting that you

input here.

Tempo data can also be input in the middle of the rhythm song

at 16th note intervals. For details refer to the section below.

8. Press the STOP [

] key.

You will return to the rhythm song screen. Then press the

[EXIT] key to return to the main screen.

If you record on the recorder tracks while listening to the

rhythm song, and then change the tempo, the two

performances will no longer match. If you want to record

while listening to the rhythm song, you must finalize the

tempo first.

A variety of other data (referred to as "events") such as

tempo and drum/bass track volume can be added to the

rhythm song that you created by inputting rhythm pattern

data and chord data.

1. In the main screen, make sure that the [SONG] key

is lit, and press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will light, and the rhythm song screen

will appear.

2. Press the REC [

] key.

3. Press the cursor [

] key to make the display

indicate "EV➔".

When this display is shown, you can turn the dial to move

the current location forward or backward in 16th note steps.

In this screen, symbols displayed following "EV→" such

as "Pt" or "TS" let you see what type of events are input at

the current location. The following table shows the types of

events that can be input, and the corresponding symbols.

Inputting other data

NOTE

HINT

Tempo setting

HINT

Tempo setting

Inputting tempo data

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If no tempo data has been input, the tempo specified in

Rhythm Pattern mode will be used. To specify a tempo for

the rhythm song itself, input tempo data at the beginning of

the rhythm song (→ p.62).

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 61.

5. Use the cursor [

]/[

] 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 " ". This

indicates that the previously input event will apply.

For all types of events, the minimum unit for input is a 16th

note.

6. Turn the dial to input the value.

7. Input the remaining events in the same way.

The events you input can be edited in the following ways.

●

To edit the value of an event

Display the event that you want to edit, and turn the dial to

input the new value.

●

To delete an event

Display the event that you want to delete, and press the

[ERASE] key.

8. When you have finished, press the STOP [

] key.

You will return to the rhythm song screen. Then press the

[EXIT] key to return to the main screen.

Here's how to play the rhythm song that you created by

inputting rhythm pattern data and chord data.

1. In the main screen, make sure that the rhythm

section [SONG] key is lit.

If it is dark, press the [SONG] key. (The rhythm section

will switch to Rhythm Song mode.)

2. Press the PLAY [

] key.

The rhythm song will begin playing. If something has been

recorded on the recorder, those tracks will play back

simultaneously.

3. To stop the rhythm song, press the STOP [

] key.

4. If you want the rhythm section to play

independently, press the [RHYTHM] key while

stopped.

The [RHYTHM] key will light, and the rhythm section will

be disconnected from the recorder section. The display will

show the rhythm song screen.

In this state, pressing the PLAY [R] key will cause only

the rhythm song to play, while the recorder section remains

stopped. At this time, the display will show the number of

the current pattern and chord.

5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will go dark, and you will return to

the main screen.

Current chord Rhythm pattern number

Playing a rhythm song

HINT

NOTE

Ptn

TimSig

ROOT

CHORD

Tempo

DrVOL

BsVOL

Type of

event Content

Symbol Range

Rhythm pattern

number

Time signature

Chord root

Chord type

--, Maj, m, 7, m7, M7,

aug, dim, 7sus4, sus4,

m7b5, m6, 6, m9, M9,

mM7

Tempo

Drum track

volume

Bass track

volume

000 – 254

1 – 8(1/4 – 8/4)

C – B

40.0 – 250.0

0 – 15

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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.57 "Changing the drum kit / bass

program."

Editing a rhythm song

This section explains how to edit a rhythm song that you

created.

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.

1. In the main screen, make sure that the [SONG] key

is lit, and press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will light, and the rhythm song screen

will appear.

2. Press the REC [

] key.

3. Press the [EDIT] key.

The following screen will appear in the display.

4. Turn the dial to select the starting measure of the

copy-source region, and press the [ENTER] key.

5. Turn the dial to select the last measure of the copy-

source region, and press the [ENTER] key.

Pattern A Pattern B

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern B

1234 6 785

Pattern A Pattern B

Pattern A Pattern B Pattern A Pattern B

1234

1234 6 789105

1234 6 78

Pattern A Pattern A

Copy

Copying a specific region of measures

HINT

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6. Select the starting measure of the copy-

destination, and press the [ENTER] key.

The copy will be executed, and you will return to the

screen of step 2.

If the copy-destination region extends beyond the end of

the rhythm song, the rhythm song will be lengthened

automatically.

7. Press the STOP [

] key.

You will return to the rhythm song screen.

Here's how the bass track of the rhythm song can be

transposed in semitone units.

1. In the main screen, make sure that the [SONG] key

is lit, and press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will light, and the rhythm song screen

will appear.

2. Press the [EDIT] key.

The display will indicate "EDIT TRANSP."

3. Press the [ENTER] key.

The current transpose setting (-6 – 0 – +6) will be

displayed below "TRANSP".

4. Turn the dial to change the transpose setting, and

press the [ENTER] key.

The display will ask "SURE?"

5. 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.

6. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

By adjusting the reference pitch of the MRS-1044's built-in

tuner, you can make fine adjustments to the pitch of the

bass program. (For details on the tuner, refer to p.92.)

Here's how to erase the entire rhythm song, resetting it to a

blank state.

1. In the main screen, make sure that the [SONG] key

is lit, and press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will light, and the rhythm song screen

will appear.

2. Press the [INSERT/DELETE] key.

The display will ask "DELETE?"

3. 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 you will return to the rhythm song screen. If

you then press the [EXIT] key, you will return to the main

screen.

Once you erase the rhythm song, it cannot be recovered.

Use this operation with care.

NOTE

Erasing the rhythm song

HINT

Transposing the entire rhythm song

HINT

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Creating an original rhythm

pattern

This section explains how you can create your own original

rhythm pattern by tapping the front panel pads 1 – 8.

Here's how to select an empty rhythm pattern, and then

select the track (drum track or bass track) on which you

will record a performance.

■

Selecting an empty rhythm pattern

1. In the main screen, press the [PATTERN] key and

then press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will light, and the rhythm pattern

screen will appear.

2. Turn the dial to select an empty rhythm pattern.

Empty rhythm patterns are displayed with a name of

"EMPTY".

If there is no empty rhythm pattern, you can select an

unwanted rhythm pattern and erase it by pressing the

[INSERT/DELETE] key →[ENTER] key. (For details

refer to p.71.)

The subsequent procedure will differ depending on

whether you select the drum track or the bass track as the

recording destination.

■

Selecting the drum track

1. Repeatedly press the [DRUM/BASS] key to make

the display indicate "Pad Drum."

The drum track will be selected. Now you can tap pads 1 –

8 to hear the sounds of the drum kit selected for the drum

track.

The drum kit contains 24 drum/percussion sounds, and

eight of these are assigned to the pads.

When the drum track is selected, "DRUM" will always be

shown in the PAD area in the right of the display.

2. As necessary, press the [BANK] key and turn the

dial to switch pad banks.

The group of sounds assigned to pads 1 – 8 is called the

"pad bank." When the drum track is selected, you can

switch pad banks to change the drum/percussion sounds

that are played by pads 1 – 8. You can select from pad

banks 1 – 3 (default: 1).

3. Press the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the rhythm pattern screen. The pad bank

setting will remain valid even if you change screens or

modes.

■

Selecting the bass track

1. Repeatedly press the [DRUM/BASS] key to make

the display indicate "Pad Bass."

The bass track will be selected. Now you can tap pads 1 – 8

to play the scale of the bass program selected for the bass

track.

n example of the scale of the bass program

assigned to the pads

Pad bank

HINT

An example of drum sounds

assigned to pads

Selecting the track that you want to

record

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When the bass track is selected, "BASS" will always be

shown in the PAD area in the right of the display.

2. As necessary, press the [BANK] key and turn the

dial to switch the pad bank.

When the bass track is selected, you can switch the pad

bank to change the scale or range of the bass program

played by pads 1 – 8. For the bass track, you can select pad

banks Maj-1 – Maj-3 and min-1 – min-3 (default: Maj-1).

"Maj" is a major scale, and "min" is a natural minor scale.

The number following Maj or min indicates the range in

units of an octave.

3. As necessary, use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to

change the tonic (C – B) of the currently selected

scale (default: E).

4Press the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the rhythm pattern screen. The pad bank

and scale tonic settings will remain valid even if you

change screens or modes.

If necessary, you can also change the drum kit / bass

program sound that is assigned to the track (→ p.57).

You can specify the shortest note value to be recorded, and

the length and time signature of the rhythm pattern, and

then record your performance on the pads.

■

Setting the minimum note value unit

(quantization)

With the initial settings, your performance on the pads will

be aligned to the closest 16th note when it is recorded in a

rhythm pattern. In a context like this, the minimum note

value that is recorded is called the "quantization." The

quantization can be changed as follows.

1. Make sure that the [PATTERN] key is lit, and

press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will light, and the rhythm pattern

screen will appear.

A rhythm pattern can be recorded or edited only when the

[RHYTHM] key is lit.

2. Press the [EDIT] key.

A screen will appear in which you can edit the rhythm

pattern settings. (This is called the "rhythm pattern edit

menu.")

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "EDIT QUANTIZ," and press the [ENTER] key.

The current quantization setting will be displayed. The

display has the following significance.

quarter note

8th note

12:

8th note triplet

16:

16th note (default setting)

24:

16th note triplet

32:

32nd note

Hi:

one tick (no quantization)

•One tick is a length corresponding to 1/48th of a quarter

note.

•This setting is common to all rhythm patterns.

4. Turn the dial to change the setting, and press the

[EXIT] key.

The new setting will be finalized, and you will return to the

rhythm pattern edit menu.

5. Press the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the rhythm pattern screen.

HINT

Quantization setting

NOTE

Recording your pad performance in a

rhythm pattern

HINT

Tonic of scale Pad bank

HINT

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■

Setting the length and time signature of the

rhythm pattern

When creating a new rhythm pattern, you can use the

following procedure to specify the number of measures and

time signature in the pattern.

It is not possible to change the length or time signature

after recording a rhythm pattern.

1. Make sure that an empty rhythm pattern is

selected in the rhythm pattern screen, and press

the [EDIT] key.

The rhythm pattern edit menu will appear.

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to select the "EDIT

BARLEN" or "EDIT TIMESIG" screen, and press the

[ENTER] key.

Select the "EDIT BARLEN" screen if you want to change

the length of the rhythm pattern, or select the "EDIT

TIMESIG" screen if you want to change the time signature.

The screen shown below is an example of the display that

appears when you select "EDIT TIMESIG" and press the

[ENTER] key.

3. Turn the dial to change the setting.

●

To specify the length of the rhythm pattern

(BARLEN)

Turn the dial to specify the number of measures (1 – 99) in

the rhythm pattern.

●

To specify the time signature of the rhythm

pattern (TIMESIG)

Turn the dial to specify the time signature of the rhythm

pattern in a range of 1/4 – 8/4.

4. After making the change, press the [EXIT] key.

The new setting will be finalized, and you will return to the

rhythm pattern edit menu.

5. Press the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the rhythm pattern screen.

■

Recording your pad performance

Here's how to record your pad performance into an empty

rhythm pattern.

1. Make sure that an empty rhythm pattern is

selected in the rhythm pattern screen.

2. Press the REC [

] key, and then 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.

•The recorder section will not operate during rhythm

pattern recording.

•The number of pre-count measures and the metronome

volume can be changed as desired (→ p.72).

3. While listening to the metronome, tap pads 1 – 8.

Your performance on the pads will be recorded according

to the quantization setting (→ p.67). When you reach the

end of the pattern, you will automatically return to the

beginning.

•The strength with which you tap the pads will be

recorded in the pattern. If you are recording on the bass

track, the length of time for which you hold down a pad

will also be recorded.

•If you press the REC [O] key during recording, the

REC [O] key will change to blinking, and recording will be

temporarily suspended. In this state you can tap the

pads to check which sound is assigned to each pad.

Recording will resume when you press the REC [O] key

once again.

•You can also input a pattern using a MIDI controller

connected to the MRS-1044's [MIDI IN] connector,

instead of tapping the pads.

4. If you want to erase the performance of a specific

pad from the track, hold down the [ERASE] key and

press the corresponding pad.

Performance data for the corresponding pad will be erased

from the pattern for the interval during which you hold

down the [ERASE] key and the pad.

HINT

Pad

Pre-count Recorded repeatedly

Pad

HINT

NOTE

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5. If you want to erase the performance of all pads

from the track, hold down the [ERASE] key and

press the status key of the corresponding track

(DRUM or BASS).

Performance data for all pads will be erased from the

pattern for the interval during which you hold down both

keys.

6. When you have finished recording, press the STOP

[

] key.

Pattern recording will stop, and you will return to the

rhythm pattern screen. Press the PLAY [R] key to hear the

pattern that you recorded.

When you select an empty pattern and record it, a pattern

name of "Patxxx" (xxx will be the pattern number) will be

assigned automatically. You can edit this pattern name as

necessary (→ p.71).

7. If you want to switch tracks and continue recording

the rhythm pattern, repeatedly press the

[DRUM/BASS] key to select the desired track

(drum or bass), and repeat steps 2 – 6.

8. When you have finished recording the pattern and

want to return to the main screen, press the [EXIT]

key several times.

When you have created a new rhythm pattern that includes

a bass track, and want to use this pattern in a rhythm song,

you will need to specify the root and chord type for the

pattern. If you fail to make these settings, the chords that

were specified in the rhythm song may not play correctly.

Use the following procedure to specify chords for newly

created rhythm patterns.

1. In the main screen, press the [PATTERN] key, and

then press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will light, and the rhythm pattern

screen will appear.

2. Turn the dial to select the rhythm pattern for which

you want to specify a chord.

3. Press the [EDIT] key.

The rhythm pattern edit menu will appear.

4. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to access either the

"EDIT OrROOT" or "EDIT OrCHORD" screen, and

press the [ENTER] key.

Select "EDIT OrROOT" if you want to specify the chord

root, or "EDIT OrCHORD" if you want to specify the

chord type. The following screen shows an example of

Specifying the chord of a rhythm

pattern

HINT

Snare

Kick

Snare

Kick

Drum track

Bass track

Snare

Kick

Snare

Kick

Drum track

Bass track

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what you see when you select "EDIT OrROOT" and press

the [ENTER] key.

5. Turn the dial to specify the chord root / type.

●

To specify the chord root (OrROOT)

Turn the dial to specify the note name of the chord root in a

range of C – B (default: C).

●

To specify the chord type (OrCHORD)

Turn the dial to specify the chord type. Only "Maj" (major)

or "min" (minor) can be selected (default: Maj).

For example if you input an E minor bass phrase into the

rhythm pattern, you would set the root to "E," and the

chord type to "min."

6. Press the [EXIT] key.

The setting will be finalized, and you will return to the

rhythm pattern edit menu.

7. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

Editing a rhythm pattern

This section explains how to edit an existing rhythm

pattern.

The volume of the drum kit and bass program can be

adjusted by the DRUM and BASS faders of the mixer

section. If necessary, however, the volumes of the drum kit

and bass program can also be programmed for each rhythm

pattern.

1. In the main screen, press the [PATTERN] key, and

then press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will light, and the rhythm pattern

screen will appear.

2. Turn the dial to select the desired rhythm pattern,

and press the [EDIT] key.

The rhythm pattern edit menu will appear.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to select either the

"EDIT DrumLvl" or "EDIT BassLvl" screen, and

press the [ENTER] key.

Select the "EDIT DrumLvl" screen if you want to adjust

the volume of the drum track, or the "EDIT BassLvl"

screen if you want to adjust the volume of the bass track.

The following screen is an example of what you see when

you select the "EDIT DrumLvl" screen and press the

[ENTER] key.

The display will indicate the current volume level (0 – 15).

4. Turn the dial to adjust the setting, and press the

[EXIT] key.

The change will be finalized, and you will return to the

rhythm pattern edit menu.

5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

Adjusting the volume balance of the

drum kit and bass program

Setting

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Here's how a rhythm pattern can be copied to another

pattern number.

1. In the rhythm pattern screen, select the copy-

source rhythm pattern, and press the [EDIT] key.

The rhythm pattern edit menu will appear.

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "EDIT COPY," and press the [ENTER] key.

3. Turn the dial to select the copy-destination rhythm

pattern, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display will ask "SURE?"

4. Press the [ENTER] key to execute the copy, or

press the [EXIT] key to cancel.

When the copy is completed, you will return to the rhythm

pattern edit menu.

5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

Here's how you can edit the name of a rhythm pattern.

1. In the rhythm pattern screen, select the rhythm

pattern whose name you want to edit, and press

the [EDIT] key.

The rhythm pattern edit menu will appear.

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "EDIT NAME," and press the [ENTER] key.

The rhythm pattern name will appear, and the first

character will be blinking.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to move the blinking

area, and turn the dial to change the character.

For details on the characters that can be used, refer to p.36.

When you select an empty rhythm pattern and record onto

it, the pattern will automatically be assigned a default name

of "Patxxx" (xxx will be the pattern number).

4. When you have finished editing the name, press the

[EXIT] key.

The rhythm pattern name will be updated, and you will

return to the rhythm pattern edit menu.

5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

Here's how you can erase all data from a specified rhythm

pattern, returning it to a blank state.

1. In the rhythm pattern screen, select the rhythm

pattern that you want to erase.

2. Press the [INSERT/DELETE] key.

The display will ask "SURE?"

3. Press the [ENTER] key to execute the erasure, or

press the [EXIT] key to cancel.

When the pattern has been erased, you will return to the

rhythm pattern screen.

4. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

Erase a rhythm pattern

HINT

Editing the name of a rhythm pattern

Copy-source rhythm

pattern number

Copy-destination

rhythm pattern number

Copying a rhythm pattern

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Editing a rhythm pattern

Importing rhythm patterns and

the rhythm song from another

project

Here's how you can import (load) the rhythm pattern data

(255 patterns) and rhythm song data from another project

that was saved on the hard disk.

1. In the main screen, press the [RHYTHM] key, and

then press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key.

A screen will appear in which you can make various

settings for the rhythm section. (This screen is called the

"rhythm utility menu.") This operation can be performed

whether the rhythm section is in Rhythm Pattern mode or

in Rhythm Song mode.

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "UTILITY IMPORT," and press the [ENTER]

key.

A screen will appear in which you can select the project to

be imported.

3. Turn the dial to select a project, and press the

[ENTER] key.

The display will ask "SURE?"

4. Press the [ENTER] key to import, or press the

[EXIT] key to cancel.

After the data has been imported, you will return to the

rhythm utility menu. To return to the main screen, press the

[EXIT] key several times.

The rhythm patterns and rhythm song that are imported will

overwrite the rhythm patterns and rhythm song of the

project that you are currently operating.

Editing various settings of the

rhythm section

Here's how you can edit various settings that affect the

entire rhythm section, such as adjusting the sensitivity of

pads 1 – 8 or adjusting the volume of the metronome.

The basic procedure for editing the rhythm section settings

is the same for most items. Here's the basic procedure.

You can use the same procedure in either Rhythm pattern

mode or Rhythm Song mode.

1. In the main screen, press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key will light, and either the rhythm

pattern screen or the rhythm song screen will appear,

depending on the currently selected mode.

2. Press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key.

The rhythm utility menu will appear, where you can make

various settings for the rhythm section.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to select one of the

following items to edit, and press the [ENTER] key.

•COUNT:

Change the length of the pre-count.

•CLICK:

Change the volume of the metronome.

•PAD SENS (sensitivity):

Specify how the volume will be

affected by the force with which a pad is struck.

•MIDI:

Make MIDI-related settings (→ p.90).

•IMPORT:

Import rhythm patterns and the rhythm song

from a project saved on the hard disk.

•MEMORY (memory remaining):

Check the remaining

amount of rhythm pattern and rhythm song memory.

4. 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 90. For details

on the Import procedure, refer to the preceding section.

HINT

Basic procedure

NOTE

Import-source project name Project number

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5. When you have finished creating settings, press the

[EXIT] key several times.

You will return to the main screen.

You can change the length of the pre-count that is sounded

when you record a rhythm pattern. When the following

screen is displayed, turn the dial to choose one of these

settings.

•OFF:

The pre-count will be turned off.

•1:

A one-measure pre-count will be sounded (default

setting).

•2:

A two-measure pre-count will be sounded.

•PAD:

The pre-count will be turned off, and recording

will begin the instant you tap a pad.

You can change the volume of the metronome that sounds

while you record a rhythm pattern. When the following

screen is displayed, turn the dial to adjust the volume (0 –

15).

You can specify how the volume will respond to the force

with which you tap the pads (pad sensitivity). When the

display indicates "PAD SENS," turn the dial to select one

of the following settings.

•SOFT:

The volume will be soft, regardless of how

strongly you tap.

•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.

•EX HARD:

Lowest sensitivity. Loud volumes will not be

produced unless you tap quite strongly.

The remaining amount of recording memory for rhythm

patterns and the rhythm song will be displayed as a

percentage (%). This screen is for display only, and has no

setting that can be edited.

Checking the remaining amount of

memory (MEMORY)

Adjusting the sensitivity of the pads

(PAD SENS)

Changing the metronome volume

(CLICK)

Changing the length of the pre-count

(COUNT)

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Editing various settings of the rhythm section

About the effects

The MRS-1044 has two types of effects, an "insert effect"

and two "send/return effects." The two types can be used

simultaneously. The two types of effect are described

below in detail.

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. (See the "Insert Effect" diagram

below.)

(1)

Input mixer

(2)

Any channel of the track mixer (1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10,

DRUM, BASS)

(3)

Immediately before the MASTER fader

For example if you insert the insert effect into the input

mixer, the effect can be applied to the signal that is input

from the [INPUT 1/2] jacks, and recorded on a track of the

recorder. Alternatively if you insert the insert effect into a

channel of the track mixer or immediately before the

MASTER fader, you can process a specific track or the

entire song during mixdown.

The send/return effects are internally connected to the

send/return of the mixer section. The MRS-1044 has two

send/return effects, reverb (REVERB) and chorus/delay

(CHORUS/DELAY), and these two 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. (See the

"Send/return effect" diagram below.)

Send/return effects

Insert effect

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Reference [Effects]

This section explains how to use the effects built into the MRS-1044.

INPUT OUTPUT

Track 9/10

Track 7/8

Track 2

Track 1

MASTER

BASS

DRUM

Input mixer

(1) (2)

(3)

Recorder

section

Rhythm

section

Track mixer

Insert effect

REC LEVEL

DRUM BASS 1 2 7/8 9/10

REVERB

CHORUS/DELAY

REVERB SEND

CHORUS/DELAY SEND

Input mixer Track mixer

Send/return effects

[Insert effect]

[Send/return effect]

Using the insert effect

This section explains how to insert the insert effect, how to

select a patch, and how to edit the patch.

The insert effect is a multi-effect unit that contains a chain

of separate effects such as compressor, distortion, and

delay. Each of these separate effects is called an "effect

module," and up to six effect modules can be used

simultaneously. A set of effect modules that can be used

simultaneously is called an "algorithm." You can use one of

the following four types of algorithms.

•GUITAR/BASS:

An algorithm suitable for recording

guitar/bass.

•MIC:

An algorithm suitable for recording vocals etc.

through a mic. This algorithm has two variations, "MIC

SINGLE" for use with one mic, or "MIC DUAL" for

use with two mics.

•LINE:

An algorithm used mainly when recording stereo-

output line-level devices such as synthesizers or

electronic pianos.

•MASTERING:

An algorithm suitable for processing a

stereo mix signal during mixdown, etc.

The arrangement of the effect modules and the signal flow

for each algorithm is shown in the diagram below.

•Some algorithms are mono input / stereo output, and

others are stereo input / stereo output. This difference

will affect the signal flow when the insert effect is

inserted. For details refer to p.77.

•The MIC algorithms "MIC SINGLE" and "MIC DUAL" will

switch according to the effect type selected for the

COMP/LIM module. For details on the effect types, refer

to p.78.

Each module has various parameters (corresponding to the

knobs of a compact effect unit) that can be edited to adjust

the character or depth of the effect. Settings for the

parameters of each effect module and an overall volume

setting (patch level) are collectively referred to as a

"patch."

A newly created project contains 220 patches designed by

ZOOM, and these patches are organized according to the

four algorithms. You can instantly switch insert effect

settings simply by selecting the appropriate algorithm, and

then selecting a patch. The following table shows how the

patches are organized for each algorithm.

GUITAR/BASS

LINE

MASTERING

MIC

00 – 99 100 types

50 types00 – 49

20 types00 – 19

Algorithm Patch number Types

COMP PRE AMP/

DRIVE EQ ZNR

PAT LVLVOL PDL MODULATION/

DELAY

Patch

HINT

About insert effect patches

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3BAND COMP/

LO-FI NORMALIZE EQ ZNR VOL PDL DIMENSION/

RESONANCE

COMP PRE AMP/

DRIVE EQ ZNR VOL PDL MODULATION/

DELAY

COMP/LIM MIC PRE+

DE-ESSER EQ ZNR VOL PDL MODULATION/

DELAY

COMP/LIM

CONM MIC PRE

MIC PRE EQ

EQ ZNR

ZNR DOUBLING

DOUBLING

COMP/LIM ISOLATOR EQ ZNR VOL PDL MODULATION/

VOL PDL

GUITAR/BASS

LINE

MASTERING

MIC

SINGLE

DUAL

Algorithm Effect modules Input/output type

Mono → stereo

Stereo → stereo

[Module arrangement for each algorithm]

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 procedure is as follows.

1. In the main screen, press the effect section [INPUT

SOURCE] key.

The currently selected insert location will appear in the

display.

The display has the following significance.

•INPUT:

Input mixer (default setting)

•DRUM:

DRUM channel of the track mixer

•BASS:

BASS channel of the track mixer

•TR 1 – TR6:

Channels 1 – 6 of the track mixer

•TR1/2, TR3/4, TR5/6, TR7/8, TR9/10:

Channels 1/2, 3/4,

5/6, 7/8, or 9/10 of the track mixer

•MASTER:

Immediately before the MASTER fader

2. Turn the dial to select the insert location.

While the above screen is displayed, you can also select the

insert location by pressing an INPUT 1/2 [ON/OFF] key or a

status key (DRUM, BASS, 1 – 6, 7/8, 9/10, MASTER). When

using the status keys to select channels 1/2, 3/4, or 5/6 as a

pair, press status keys 1/2, 3/4, or 5/6 simultaneously.

3. Press the [EXIT] key.

You will return to the main screen.

If the [INPUT SOURCE] key is lit when you are in the main

screen, this means that the insert effect is placed in a

location other than in the input mixer.

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 will

be more comfortable singing if an insert effect suitable for

mic recording is applied to the monitor signal.

1. Send the insert effect into the input mixer.

For the procedure, refer to the preceding section.

2. Press the [EFFECT] key, and then press one of the

ALGORITHM keys that is already lit.

A screen will appear in which you can select an insert

effect patch.

3. Press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key, and use the

cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display read

"UTILITY REC SRC."

4. Press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can select one of the

following two types of signal to be recorded on the track.

•WET: T

he 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.

INPUT

Insert effect

Recorder

Applying the insert effect only to the

monitor signal

HINT

Location at which the insert effect is inserted

Changing the insert location of the

insert effect

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Using the insert effect

5. Turn the dial to change the setting to "DRY."

6. When you have finished adjusting settings, press

the [EXIT] key several times.

You will return 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."

Here's how to select the patch for the insert effect.

1. Press the [EFFECT] key.

The [EFFECT] key will light, and a screen will appear in

which you can select a patch for the effect that you

operated last (either the insert effect or send/return effect).

The display will indicate the currently selected patch.

2. In the effect section, press the desired ALGORITHM

key.

•GUITAR/BASS algorithm:

[GUITAR/BASS] key

•MIC algorithm:

[MIC] key

•LINE algorithm:

[LINE] key

•MASTERING algorithm:

[MASTERING] key

When selecting a patch for the insert effect, you will begin

by first selecting the algorithm (the combination of effect

modules). When you press the ALGORITHM key, the

display will show the insert effect patches of that

algorithm.

3. Turn the dial to select the desired patch.

As you turn the dial, new patches will be recalled

immediately.

4. If you want to temporarily turn the insert effect off,

press the effect section [BYPASS/TUNER] key.

The [BYPASS/TUNER] key will light, and the insert effect

will be bypassed. Bypass will be disabled when you press

the [BYPASS/TUNER] key once again.

If you press the [ENTER] key after pressing the

[BYPASS/TUNER] key, the Tuner function will be turned on.

(For details on the Tuner function, refer to p.92.)

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

(mono input / stereo output, or stereo input and output).

("M → S" indicates mono input / stereo output, and "S →

S" indicates stereo input/output algorithms.)

■

When inserted into the input mixer

•When recording on two mono tracks (tracks 1/2, 3/4,

5/6) or on a stereo track (7/8, 9/10)

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

Recorder

Track

EFFECT

( M → S )

EFFECT

( S → S )

EFFECT

( M → S )

EFFECT

( S → S )

HINT

INSERT: insert effect

S/R-REV: Send/return effect (reverb)

S/R-CHO: Send/return effect (chorus/delay)

Patch name Patch number

Selecting the patch for the insert

effect

NOTE

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•When recording on one mono track (track 1 – 6)

If no recording track is selected, the output signal of the

insert effect will be sent to a location immediately before

the MASTER fader, and mixed with the signals of the track

mixer.

■

When inserted into the track mixer

•If two mono channels (channels 1/2, 3/4, 5/6), a stereo

channel (7/8, 9/10), or the DRUM channel is selected as

the insert location

•If a mono channel (channel 1 – 6) or the BASS channel

is selected as the insert location

■

When inserted immediately before the MASTER

fader

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."

For example in the GUITAR/BASS algorithm, the

MODULATION/DELAY effect module provides twelve

effect types such as chorus, flanger, and phaser, and you

can select and use any one of these. When you change the

effect type, the effect parameters will also change.

Editing the insert effect patch

OUTPUT

MASTER fade

EFFECT

( M → S )

EFFECT

( S → S )

Recorder

Track

Track mixer

Channel

Recorder

Track

Track mixer

Channel

EFFECT

( M → S )

EFFECT

( S → S )

Recorder

Track

Recorder

Track

Track mixer

Channel

Track mixer

Channel

EFFECT

( M → S )

EFFECT

( S → S )

HINT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

Recorder

Track

Recorder

Track

Recorder

Track

Recorder

Track

EFFECT

( M → S )

EFFECT

( S → S )

EFFECT

( M → S )

EFFECT

( S → S )

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Reference [Effects]

Using the insert effect

Here's how to edit the effect type and effect parameters for

the currently selected patch.

1. Press the [EFFECT] key to make the key light.

The display will indicate the currently selected patch.

2. Use the ALGORITHM keys to select an algorithm,

and turn the dial to select the patch that you want

to edit.

It is not possible to change the algorithm of the currently

selected 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.

3. Press the [EDIT] key.

The upper part of the display will indicate "EDIT." This

means that the patch may 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.

The following display is an example of when the

[MODULATION/DELAY] key is pressed to select the

MODULATION/DELAY effect module.

If you select an effect module using a key other than the

[TOTAL] key, you can use the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to

access the setting screens for the effect type and effect

parameters of that module.

•The lit/dark condition of the [COMPRESSOR], [PRE

AMP/DRIVE], [EQUALIZER], and [MODULATION/DELAY]

keys indicates the on/off status of the corresponding

module. (If you select an effect module that is off, the

display will indicate "-OFF-.") Each time you press one of

these keys, the setting will alternate on/off.

•To edit the ZNR or VOL PDL modules, press [TOTAL],

and then use the cursor [Q]/[W] 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 [

] key to make

the display show "TYPE," and then turn the dial to

select the desired effect type.

HINT

MODULATION/

DELAY

CHORUS

DEPTH

RATE

MIX

FLANGER

DEPTH

RATE

PHASER

POSITION

RATE

COLOR

Effect

module

Effect type

Effect

parameters

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Algorithm

Key

GUITAR/BASS

LINE

MASTERING

MIC

SINGLE

DUAL

3BAND COMP/

LO-FI NORMALIZE EQ ZNR VOL PDL

DIMENSION/

RESONANCE

COMP PRE AMP/

DRIVE EQ ZNR VOL PDL

MODULATION/

DELAY

COMP/LIM MIC PRE+

DE-ESSER EQ ZNR VOL PDL

MODULATION/

DELAY

COMP/LIM MIC PRE EQ ZNR VOL PDLDOUBLING

COMP/LIM ISOLATOR EQ ZNR VOL PDL

PAT LVL

PAT LVLMODULATION/

[MODULE key correspondence]

The following diagram shows an example of when the

MODULATION/DELAY module effect is changed from

"CHORUS" to "FLANGER."

Some effect modules have only one effect type. For such

modules, there will be no screen for selecting the effect

type.

If the contents of a patch have been edited, the "EDIT"

indicator in the upper part of the display will change to

"EDITED."

6. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to select the effect

parameter that you want to edit.

The following diagram shows an example of what you see

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 (→ p.98) 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 [

]/[

] keys to make the display read

"TOTAL PAT LVL," and turn the dial.

The patch level can be adjusted in a range of 1 – 30.

Strictly speaking, the patch level is not an effect module,

but is one of the parameters included in the patch.

10.When you have finished editing, press the [EXIT]

key.

You will return to the patch select screen.

Be aware that if you return to the patch select screen and

select another patch, the edited contents will be lost. If you

want to keep the results of your editing, refer to the

following section.

A patch you 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, and then press the [EDIT]

key.

The currently selected patch can now be edited.

2. Press the [TOTAL] key, and use the cursor [

]/[

]

keys to make the display read "STORE."

3. Press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the store-

destination patch number.

4. Turn the dial to select the store-destination patch

number, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display will ask "SURE?"

5. Press the [ENTER] key.

The patch will be stored, and you will return to the patch

select screen.

Storing an insert effect patch

NOTE

HINT

Patch level

Effect parameter Setting

HINT

NOTE

Effect type

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•Patches that you store are 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 (→ p.84). This is

convenient when you want to use an edited patch in a

different project.

Here's how to edit the name of the currently selected patch.

1. Press the [EFFECT] key, and then press the [EDIT]

key.

The currently selected patch can now be edited.

2. Press the [TOTAL] key, and use the cursor [

]/[

]

keys to make the display read "PAT NAM."

The name of the patch will be displayed below "PAT

NAM," and the character currently selected for editing will

blink.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to move the blinking

area, and turn the dial to change the character.

For details on the characters that can be selected, refer to

p.36.

4. When you have finished editing the name, use the

cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display read

"STORE," and press the [ENTER] key three times.

The patch will be stored with the edited name, and you will

return to the patch select screen.

Using the send/return effects

This section explains how to select and edit patches for the

send/return effects (reverb, chorus/delay)

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 contains 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.

Here's 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 the [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.

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 [R] key to play back the song,

and listen to the result of the newly selected patch.

Selecting a send/return effect patch

REVERB

CHORUS/DELAY

00 – 19 20 types

20 types00 – 19

Algorithm Patch number Types

About the send/return effect patches

Editing the name of an insert effect

patch

HINT

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•When a reverb or chorus/delay patch is selected, you

can press the corresponding key ([REVERB] or

[CHORUS/DELAY]) to switch that effect on/off. (When off,

the key will be dark.)

•For details on track mixer operations, refer to p.49.

3. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.

Here's how to edit 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 to edit a reverb patch, or press the

[CHORUS/DELAY] key to edit a chorus/delay patch.

When either key is pressed, the currently selected patch

will be displayed. The following screen is an example of

what you see when the [CHORUS/DELAY] key is pressed.

2. If necessary, turn the dial to select the patch that

you want to edit.

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

first pressed, a screen will appear in which you can select

the effect type of the selected send/return effect (in this

example, chorus/delay).

4. If you want to change the effect type, turn the dial.

In this example, the chorus/delay effect type has been

changed from "CHORUS" to "DELAY." When the effect

type is changed, the effect parameters will also be different.

When the contents of a patch are modified, the "EDIT"

indicator in the upper part of the display will change to

"EDITED."

5. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to select the effect

parameter that you want to edit.

In this example, the TIME parameter of the "DELAY"

effect type has been selected.

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 (→ p.105) at the end of

this manual.

7. As necessary, repeat steps 5 – 6 to edit other effect

parameters.

8. When you have finished editing, press the [EXIT]

key.

You will return to the patch select screen.

Be aware that if you return to the patch select screen and

select another patch, your edits will be lost. If you want to

keep the edited patch, refer to the following section.

NOTE

Effect parameter Setting

HINT

Effect type

Patch name Patch number

Editing a send/return effect patch

HINT

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Using the send/return effects

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.

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "STORE."

3. Press the [ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the store-

destination patch number.

4. Turn the dial to select the store-destination patch

number, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display will ask "SURE?"

5. Press the [ENTER] key.

The patch will be stored, and you will return to the patch

select screen.

•Patches that you store are 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 (→ p.84). This is

convenient when you want to use an edited patch in a

different project.

Here's how to edit the name of the patch that is currently

selected for a send/return effect.

1. Press the [EFFECT] key, and then press the

[REVERB] key or [CHORUS/DELAY] key.

Press the [REVERB] key if you want to edit the name of

the reverb patch, or press the [CHORUS/DELAY] key if

you want to edit the name of the chorus/delay patch. When

either key is pressed, the currently selected patch will be

displayed. If necessary, turn the dial to select the patch

whose name you want to edit.

2. Press the [EDIT] key, and use the cursor [

]/[

]

keys to make the display read "PAT NAM."

The name of the patch will be displayed below "PAT

NAM," and the character currently selected for editing will

blink.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to move the blinking

area, and turn the dial to change the character.

For details on the characters that can be selected, refer to

p.36.

4. When you have finished editing the name, use the

cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display read

"STORE," and press the [ENTER] key three times.

The patch will be stored with the edited name, and you will

return to the patch select screen.

Editing the name of a send/return

effect patch

HINT

Storing a send/return effect patch

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Importing patches from another

project

Here's 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, and then press the

[PROJECT/UTILITY] key in the display section.

The display will indicate "UTILITY REC SRC."

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "UTILITY IMPORT," and press the [ENTER]

key.

A screen will appear, allowing you to select the project

from which the patch data will be imported.

3. Turn the dial to select the project from which the

patch data will be imported, and press the [ENTER]

key.

The display will ask "IMPORT SURE?"

4. Press the [ENTER] key to execute the Import

operation, or press the [EXIT] key to cancel.

When the data has been imported, you will return to the

"UTILITY IMPORT" screen. At this time, all effect

patches of the project you selected in step 3 will be

overwritten onto the current project.

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Reference [Effects]

Importing patches from another project

About projects

On the MRS-1044, the data needed to reproduce a song

you create is managed in units called "projects." A project

contains the following data.

•The data recorded on V-takes 1 – 10 of tracks 1 – 10

•The current mixer settings

•The settings saved in scene numbers 0 – 99

•The numbers of the patches currently selected for the

insert effect / send return effects

•Insert effect and send/return effect patches (260

patches)

•The recorded contents of the rhythm patterns (255

patterns)

•The recorded contents of the rhythm song

•The number of the drum kit and bass program currently

selected by the drum and bass tracks

•MIDI-related settings

The internal hard disk can store a maximum of 1,000

projects, as long as space is available. A project can be

loaded at any time.

On the MRS-1044, recording/playback operations can be

performed only for the currently loaded project. It is not

possible to operate 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.

1. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT."

2. Press the [ENTER] key.

The "project menu" will appear, allowing you to select the

desired project operation.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to select one of the

following operations, and press the [ENTER] key.

•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.

•PROJECT STORE:

Store the currently loaded project.

Project menu item

Basic procedure

NOTE

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This section explains operations that affect an entire project.

4. Execute the operation (or change the setting) that

you selected.

For details on the procedure, refer to the sections that

follow.

5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

In the case of an operation that you execute, you will

automatically return to the main screen after execution.

You can select a project that was saved on the hard disk,

and load it. When the following screen is displayed, use the

dial to select the project that you want to load.

Press the [ENTER] key to load the project, or press the

[EXIT] key to cancel. After the project has been loaded,

you will return to the main screen.

•When you press the [ENTER] key, the project that you

had been working on will be saved automatically before

the selected project is loaded.

•When the power of the MRS-1044 is turned on, the

project that you were last working on will be loaded

automatically.

This operation creates a new project. To execute, press the

[ENTER] key when the following screen is displayed. To

cancel, press the [EXIT] key.

When you press the [ENTER] key, a new project will be

loaded, and you will return to the main screen.

•A newly created project will be automatically assigned a

default name of "PRJxxx" (xxx will be a project number in

the range of 000 – 999). You can edit this name as

desired.

•When you press the [ENTER] key, the project that you

had been working on will be saved automatically before

the new project is created.

This displays the size of the currently loaded project, the

available capacity of the internal hard disk, and the

remaining recording time. Use the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to

switch between the following display items.

●

REMAIN MB:

This shows the remaining space on the

internal hard disk in MB (megabyte) units. (One

megabyte is 1,048,576 bytes.)

●

REMAIN h/m:

The approximate recordable time

remaining for each track is shown in hours (h) / minutes

(m) / seconds.

●

PRJ SIZ MB:

This shows the size of the currently

loaded project in MB (megabyte) units.

●

PRJ SIZ h/m:

This shows the size of the currently

loaded project in terms of the recorded time per track, in

hours (h) and minutes (m).

Checking the project size / available

hard disk capacity (PROJECT SIZE)

HINT

Number of the project

that will be newly created

Creating a new project (PROJECT

NEW)

HINT

Project name Project number

Loading a project (PROJECT SELECT)

HINT

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Reference [Project]

Project operations

•These screens are for display only, and contain no items

that can be edited.

•The remaining recordable time is an approximation.

This operation copies a specified project that is saved on

the hard disk.

1. When the above screen is displayed, turn the dial

to select the copy-source project, and press the

[ENTER] key.

A screen will appear in which you can specify the copy-

destination project number.

2. Turn the dial to select the copy-destination project

number, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display will ask "SURE?"

3. To execute the copy, press the [ENTER] key. To

cancel, press the [EXIT] key.

When the copy operation has been completed, you will

return to the main screen with the copy-destination project

selected.

This operation erases the specified project from the hard

disk. When the following screen is displayed, use the dial

to select the project that you want to erase.

To execute the erasure, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel,

press the [EXIT] key. When the erase operation has been

completed, you will return to the main screen.

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.

Once a project has been erased, it cannot be recovered.

Use this operation with care.

This lets you edit the name of the currently loaded project.

When the following screen is displayed, the character

selected for editing will blink.

Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to move the blinking area,

and use the dial to change the character.

For details on the characters that can be used, refer to p.36.

The edited name of the project will be updated when the

project is saved.

This setting lets you write-protect the currently loaded

project. When the following screen is displayed, use the

dial to select one of the following two settings.

●

OFF:

Protect is turned off.

●

ON:

Protect is turned on. When protect is on, the

following operations will be impossible.

•Editing or recording on the recorder

•Changing the V-take

•Editing a patch

•Recording or editing a rhythm pattern or the rhythm

Protecting a project (PROJECT

PROTECT)

HINT

Editing the project name (PROJECT

NAME)

NOTE

HINT

Project name Project number

Erasing a project (PROJECT ERASE)

Copy-destination project number

Project name Project number

Duplicating a project (PROJECT

COPY)

NOTE

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Reference [Project]

Project operations

song

•Deleting or saving the project

•Saving/deleting scenes, making marker settings, etc.

A project for which the Protect setting is turned on is

indicated by a symbol displayed at the left of the project

number in the main screen.

•If you save the project after completing the mix, it will be

impossible to return to that state if you continue making

changes. If you do not want a completed mix to be

changed further, we recommend that you turn Protect on.

•The Protect setting will be stored on the internal hard

disk as soon as you switch the setting on or off.

This operation stores the currently loaded project on the

hard disk. To store the project, press the [ENTER] key

when the following screen is displayed.

When the project has been stored, you will return to the

"PROJECT STORE" screen.

The currently loaded project will be stored automatically

when you load another project, when you create a new

project, or when you press the [POWER] switch to turn off

the power.

If the AC adaptor is pulled out of the outlet and power to

the MRS-1044 is lost, all changes that occurred since the

project was last stored will be lost. This is also true of any

other miscellaneous power failure. As a precaution against

such occurrences, we recommend that you store the

project periodically.

NOTE

HINT

Storing a project (PROJECT STORE)

HINT

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Reference [Project]

Project operations

About MIDI

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard

that allows messages such as performance data

(collectively called "MIDI messages") to be exchanged

between devices such as electronic musical instruments

and computers. The MRS-1044 supports MIDI, and can

transfer messages to and from another MIDI-compatible

device via the [MIDI IN/OUT] connectors located on its

rear panel.

On the MRS-1044, you can use MIDI for the following

things

●

Play a drum kit / bass program from an external

device

Performance data can be sent from a MIDI keyboard or

computer to the MRS-1044, to play a drum kit or bass

program. When creating a rhythm pattern, you can also

record a performance from an external MIDI device instead

of using the pads.

●

Operate the MRS-1044 and an external MIDI

device in synchronization

Synchronization messages called "(MIDI) Timing Clock"

can be transmitted from the MRS-1044 to an external

rhythm machine, sequencer, or similar MIDI device, so that

the two devices will operate in synchronization.

The MRS-1044 has the following connectors in order to

exchange MIDI messages with external MIDI devices.

●

[MIDI IN] connector

This connector receives MIDI messages that are 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

This connector transmits MIDI messages from the MRS-

1044. Note messages that represent the content played by a

rhythm pattern or rhythm song are transmitted from this

connector, as well as MIDI Timing Clock messages when

the MRS-1044 is running.

About the MIDI connectors

What you can do using MIDI

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Reference [MIDI]

This section explains the MIDI-related settings of the MRS-1044.

Making MIDI-related settings

This section explains the procedure for making MIDI-

related settings. The procedure is the same for most

settings. The basic procedure is as follows.

1. Press the [RHYTHM] key, and then press the

[PROJECT/UTILITY] key.

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "UTILITY MIDI."

3. Press the [ENTER] key.

Now you can select MIDI-related setting items.

4. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to select one of the

following items that you want to set, 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.

•CLOCK:

Turn Timing Clock transmission on/off.

•SPP:

Turn Song Position Pointer transmission on/off.

•COMMAND:

Turn Start/Stop/Continue message

transmission on/off.

5. Use the dial to set the item.

For details on each item, refer to the explanations that

follow.

6. When you have finished creating settings, press the

[EXIT] key several times.

You will return to the usual screen.

You can specify the MIDI channels for the drum track and

bass track.

When the display shows "DRUM CH" or "BASS CH," turn

the dial to select one of the following settings.

•1 – 16CH:

MIDI channels 1 – 16 (default: DRUM

CH=10, BASS CH=9)

•OFF:

Channel messages (Note 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 messages from an external

MIDI device on that MIDI channel to play the sounds of

the MRS-1044'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-1044, the content of

the drum and/or bass track will be transmitted as Note

messages. If this setting is turned OFF, Note messages will

not be transmitted or received.

This setting specifies whether the MIDI synchronization

message Timing Clock will be transmitted. When the

display shows "CLOCK," turn the dial to select one of the

following settings.

•ON (transmission on):

MIDI Timing Clock will be

transmitted when the MRS-1044 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 (or rhythm song) that is playing. 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

Specifying transmission of Timing

Clock messages (CLOCK)

Setting the drum/bass MIDI channel

(DRUM CH / BASS CH)

Settin

item

Basic procedure

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Reference [MIDI]

Making MIDI-related settings

(rhythm song) even if you are not using the rhythm track.

Timing Clock will be transmitted even if the drum and/or

bass tracks are muted (DRUM/BASS status keys dark).

•When using MIDI Timing Clock messages transmitted

from the MRS-1044 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-1044, we

recommend that you turn the drum/bass MIDI channels

OFF. Synchronization may become unstable if MIDI

messages other than timing clock are also being

transmitted.

You can specify whether Song Position Pointer messages

will be transmitted. Song Position Pointer is a MIDI

message that indicates the current measure position.

Normally it is used in conjunction with Timing Clock.

When the display indicates "SPP," 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 is

performed on the MRS-1044 (default setting).

•OFF (transmission off):

Song Position Pointer messages

will not be transmitted.

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. When the display indicates

"COMMAND," 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-1044 stops or begins running (default setting).

•OFF (transmission off):

Start/Stop/Continue messages

will not be transmitted.

Specifying transmission of Start/

Stop/Continue messages (COMMAND)

Specifying transmission of Song

Position Pointer messages (SPP)

HINT

NOTE

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Reference [MIDI]

Making MIDI-related settings

Changing the function of the

foot switch

With the default settings of the MRS-1044, a separately

sold foot switch (ZOOM FS01) connected to the [FOOT

SW] jack can be used to play/stop the MRS-1044. If you

want to use the foot switch to perform manual punch-in/out

recording (→ p.33), use the following procedure to change

the internal setting.

1. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT."

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "UTILITY SYSTEM," and press the [ENTER]

key.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

read "UTILITY FOOT SW," and press the [ENTER]

key.

The function currently assigned to the foot switch will be

displayed.

•PLY_STP:

The MRS-1044 will alternate between

play/stop each time you press the foot switch (default

setting).

•PUNCH IO:

The foot switch can be used to perform

manual punch-in/out.

4. Use the dial to select either "PLY_STP" or "PUNCH

IO."

5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

Using the tuner

The MRS-1044 has a built-in chromatic tuner that can be

used when tuning an instrument (e.g., guitar or bass)

connected to the [INPUT 1/2] jacks. Here's how to use the

tuner.

1. Connect the instrument that you want to tune to

the [INPUT 1/2] jack, and turn on the [ON/OFF] key

for the jack to which you connected it.

2. In the main screen, press the [EFFECT] key, and

then press one of the lit ALGORITHM keys.

The patch currently selected for the insert effect will be

displayed.

It is not possible to use the tuner from a screen that shows

a send/return effect patch.

3. Press the [BYPASS/TUNER] key.

The display will alternately show "INSERT BYPASS" and

"TUNER→ENTER." During this time, the insert effect

will be bypassed.

4. Press the [ENTER] key.

The display will indicate "TUNER," and the tuner function

will be turned on. While the tuner function is on, the insert

effect will remain bypassed, and the send/return effects

(reverb and chorus/delay) will also be turned off.

5. Play the note that you want to tune, and tune your

instrument so that the desired note name (C, C#, D,

D#, E...) appears in the display.

Note name

NOTE

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This section explains how to use functions such as the MRS-1044's built-in tuner, and how to change the function of the foot

switch.

6. When the desired note name appears, watch the

">" and "<" symbols in the display, and make fine

adjustments to the tuning.

7. If you want to change the reference pitch of the

tuner, turn the dial.

The reference pitch of the tuner is set to middle A=440 Hz

by default. The reference pitch can be adjusted in a range

of 435 – 455 Hz.

If you change the reference pitch, the pitch of the bass

program will also change accordingly.

8. When you have finished tuning, press the [EXIT]

key.

You will return to the main screen. At the same time, the

insert effect will remain bypassed, but the send/return

effects will be switched back on.

9. To disable bypass for the insert effect, press the

[BYPASS/TUNER] key.

Preventing digital copying of

your master tape

When mixing down to a DAT recorder etc. via the

[DIGITAL] jack, you can prevent digital copies from being

made from your completed master tape onto another digital

recorder. The procedure is as follows.

1. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]

key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT."

2. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

show "UTILITY SYSTEM," and press the [ENTER]

key.

3. Use the cursor [

]/[

] keys to make the display

show "UTILITY D PRTCT," and press the [ENTER]

key.

The current digital copy setting will be displayed.

•OFF:

Digital copying from your master tape to another

digital recorder will be 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.

MRS-1044

Digital copying is

possible Digital copying is

not possible

[OUTPUT] (DIGITAL) jack[OUTPUT] (DIGITAL) jack

MRS-1044

MD/DAT recorderMD/DAT recorder

(D PRTCT=ON)(D PRTCT=OFF)

MixdownMixdown

HINT

Reference pitch of the tuner

Correct pitch

Pitch is sharp

Pitch is flat

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Preventing digital copying of your master tape

4. Turn the dial to switch the setting "ON."

5. When you have finished making settings, press the

[EXIT] key several times.

You will return to the main screen.

This setting must be made before you mixdown. If you turn

the setting ON after mixing down, it will have no effect.

HINT

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Preventing digital copying of your master tape

●

Recorder

Physical tracks

Virtual tracks

100 (10 virtual tracks for each track)

Drum track

1 (stereo)

Bass track

1 (mono)

Simultaneously recordable tracks

2 tracks

Recorded data format

16 bit linear (uncompressed)

Maximum recording time

More than 44 hours (calculated for

mono tracks)

Markers

100 mark points per project

Location display

Hour/Min/Sec/mSec display,

or Meas/Beat/Tick display

Track editing functions

Copy, Move, Paste, Erase, Exchange

Punch-in/out function

Manual, Auto

Other functions

Bounce, Scrub/Preview, A-B Repeat,

Undo/Redo

●

Mixer

Simultaneously playable tracks

13 (10 audio tracks + stereo drum

track + mono bass track)

Faders

11 (1 – 6 mono, 7/8 – 9/10 stereo,

drum, bass, stereo master)

Level meter display

Switchable post-fader/pre-fader, fader

value monitor function

Track parameters

Equalizer, effect send, pan (balance

for stereo-link)

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 link

Selectable for tracks 1/2, 3/4, 5/6;

fixed for tracks 7/8 and 9/10

Scene function

100 scenes for each project (can be

registered at markers)

●

Effects

Algorithms

4 types (guitar/bass, mic, line,

mastering)

Modeling method

VAMS (Variable Architecture

Modeling System)

Number of patches

220 (100 guitar/bass + 50 mic + 50

line + 20 mastering)

Number of effect modules

4 (compressor, pre-amp/drive, equal-

izer, modulation/delay)

Number of send/return patches

40 (20 chorus/delay + 20 reverb)

Tuner type

Auto chromatic tuner

Tuner calibration

435 – 445 Hz, adjustable in 1 Hz steps

●

Rhythm

Number of voices

8 drum voices, 1 bass voice

Sound generator type

16 bit linear PCM

Drum kits

30 drum kits

Number of drum sounds

24 for each drum kit (8 pads x 3

banks)

Number of bass sounds

15 types (5 octaves for each sound)

Number of pads

8 pads (velocity sensitive)

Resolution

48 PPQN

Time signatures

1/4 – 8/4 time signatures

Number of factory preset patterns

More than 400 (rewritable)

Maximum number of patterns

255 patterns for each song (rewritable)

Maximum number of measures

999 measures (for each Rhythm song),

255 measures (for each Rhythm

pattern)

Number of notes

Approximately 10,000 notes (for each

Rhythm song)

Tempo

40.0 – 250.0 (resolution 1/10)

Hard disk

3.5 inch E-IDE type, 15 GB

Number of projects

Maximum of 1,000 projects

A/D converter

24 bit 64 times oversampling

D/A converter

24 bit 128 times oversampling

Sampling frequency

44.1 kHz

Signal processing

24 bit

Frequency response

20 Hz – 20 kHz +/-1 dB (for 10 k-ohm

load)

S/N 93 dB (IHF-A)

Dynamic range

97 dB (IHF-A)

THD+N

0.02% (400 Hz, at 10 k-ohm load)

Display

60 x 42 mm original LCD (with

backlight)

Guitar/bass (Hi-Z) input

1 x mono phone jack, input impedance

500 k-ohms

Unbalanced inputs

2 x mono phone jack, input impedance

greater than 50 k-ohms, unbalanced

Balance inputs

2 x XLR-3-31 type, input impedance 1

k-ohm balanced, pin 2 hot

Phantom power

48 V (with on/off switch)

Input level

-50 dBm < continuously variable < +4

dBm

Master out

RCA phono jacks (L/R)

Output impedance

1 k-ohm

Nominal output level

-10 dBm

Headphone out

Stereo phone jack, 50 mW (at 32 ohm

load)

Digital out

S/P DIF optical (20 bit)

MIDI

IN, OUT

Control input

FP02 input jack, FS01 input jack

Optional board slot

Dimensions

430 (W) x 260 (D) x 77 (H)

Weight

3.4 Kg

Power supply

DC 12V, 2A (requires included AD-

0009 AC adaptor)

Power consumption

20 W (12V 1A) typical

Included items

Universal AC adaptor (AD-0009), AC

cable

Optional accessory

FS01 (foot switch), FP02 (expression

pedal)

Optional board

UIB-01 (USB interface board), SIB-

01 (SCSI interface board)

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Specifications of the MRS-1044

0 dBm = 0.775 Vrms

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.

■

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 of each channel are lit

green. If a key is dark, press the key to make it light

green.

• Make sure that the fader of each channel and the

MASTER fader are raised. If they are already raised,

lower each fader and then raise it once again.

• If a 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.52).

• The recorder will not operate when the [RHYTHM] key

is lit. Press the [EXIT] key several times to make the

[RHYTHM] key go dark.

■

Operating the fader does not affect the

volume

• On channels for which stereo link is turned on, the fader

of the even-numbered channel will have no effect.

Either turn stereo link off (→ p.50), or operate the fader

of the odd-numbered channel.

■

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.

■

The input signal cannot be heard, or is too

soft

• Make sure that the INPUT 1/2 [ON/OFF] keys are lit.

• Make sure that the [INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2] controls are

raised.

• Make sure that the [REC LEVEL] control is raised. If it

is already raised, lower it and then raise it again.

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Can't 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.85).

• Recording is not possible if the project is write-

protected. Either turn protect off (→ p.85), or use a

different project.

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The signal from the [INPUT 1/2] (BALANCE)

jack(s) is not input

• If plugs are inserted in the [INPUT 1] (GUITAR/BASS,

UNBALANCE) jacks or the [INPUT 2] (UNBALANCE)

jack, disconnect these plugs.

■

The recorded sound is distorted

• Check whether the input sensitivity setting ([INPUT

1/2] control) and recording level setting ([REC LEVEL]

control) were appropriate.

• Lower the fader so that the 0 (dB) dot of the level meter

does not light.

• 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.

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Insert effect does not apply

• Make sure that the [BYPASS/TUNER] key is dark.

• Make sure that the insert effect is sent to the desired

location (→p.76).

• Make sure that a MODULE key is lit. If all MODULE

keys are dark, either press one or more MODULE keys

to make them light, or select another patch.

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Send/return effect does not apply

• Make sure that the [CHORUS/DELAY] or [REVERB]

key is lit. If it is dark, 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.50).

Problems with effects

Problems during recording

Problems during playback

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Appendices

Troubleshooting

If the MRS-1044 does not function as you expect, check the following points first.

■

Can't hear the rhythm pattern play back

• Make sure that the DRUM/BASS status keys are lit

green.

• Make sure that the DRUM/BASS faders are raised. If

the faders are already raised, lower them and then raise

them once again.

• Make sure that you have not selected a blank rhythm

pattern (pattern name "EMPTY").

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Can't 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.

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No sound when you tap the pads

• If the pad sensitivity has been set to "SOFT," loud

sounds will not be produced even when you tap

strongly. Change the setting to "NORMAL," "LITE," or

"LOUD" (→ p.72).

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Can't record or edit a rhythm pattern /

rhythm song

• When the [RHYTHM] key is dark 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.

• If the display indicates "FULL," this means that you

have used up the rhythm section memory. Please delete

unneeded rhythm patterns.

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Sounds recorded in the rhythm pattern do

not play

• Sounds that exceed the maximum polyphony (8 notes

for the drum track, and 1 note for the bass track) will

not be played. Either delete some of the other notes that

have already been recorded (→ p.68), or stay within the

maximum polyphony when you record.

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The MRS-1044'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-1044's [MIDI IN] connector.

• Make sure that the MIDI channels for the drum track

and bass track are set appropriately (→ p.90).

• Make sure that the MIDI transmit channel(s) of the

external device matches the MIDI channel(s) of the

drum track and/or bass track.

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Can't synchronize with an external MIDI

device

• Make sure that a MIDI cable is correctly connected

from the [MIDI OUT] connector of the MRS-1044 to

the MIDI IN connector of the external device.

• On the MRS-1044, make sure that transmission is

enabled for the Timing Clock, Song Position Pointer,

and Start/Stop/Continue messages (→ p.90).

• On the external MIDI device, make sure that it is set to

receive Timing Clock and synchronize to it.

• Make sure that the external MIDI device is in playback

mode.

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Can't save the project

• The project cannot be saved if the Protect setting is on.

Turn protect off (→ p.85).

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Can't 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.

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Can't 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 audio format of the external recorder

supports S/P DIF.

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Can't 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. Please delete unwanted projects.

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The display indicates "STOP RECORDER,"

and operation is not possible

• The currently-performed operation cannot be performed

while the recorder is running. Press the STOP[P] key to

stop the recorder, and then perform the operation.

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