Zoom MRS-802 Musical Instrument User Manual


 
Introduction
ZOOM MRS-802
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Brings together all the functionality you need for complete music
production
The MRS-802 provides all the functionality you need for professional music production: hard disk
recorder, drum machine, digital mixer, effects, CD-R/RW drive and more. From creating the rhythm
tracks to multitrack recording, mixdown, and burning an audio CD, the MRS-802 lets you do it all.
8-track x 10-take recorder
The recorder section provides eight mono tracks and a stereo master track for mixdown. Because each
track has ten virtual tracks (V-takes), you can record multiple takes for important parts such as vocals
or guitar solos and select the best take later.
A full range of editing functions is also provided, allowing you to copy or move audio data. Special
functions include reversing of data and time stretch/compression. Data exchange and copy between
regular tracks and the master track is also possible.
Bounce function allows ping-pong recording of eight 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 add the rhythm section parts and
bounce the result onto two V-takes. If you select the master track as bounce target, internal mixdown is
possible without using up any of the regular tracks or V-takes.
Phrase loop function for pasting audio material
Using recorded audio data or audio files picked up from a CD-ROM disc, you can create "phrase
loops" for example drum licks and guitar riffs. The playback sequence and repetition count of phrases
can be programmed easily and written to any track or V-take as audio data.
Rhythm section can be used to provide guide rhythm or accompaniment
The rhythm section provides more than 400 types of accompaniment patterns using the internal drum
sound generator. This can be used as independent guide rhythm or in synchronization with the
recorder. You can also program a pattern playback sequence to create the rhythm accompaniment for
an entire song. In addition to conventional step input, the MRS-802 features an innovative concept
called FAST input developed by ZOOM which lets you quickly build songs with simple steps.
Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the
ZOOM MRS-802 multitrack recording studio
(subsequently referred to as "
the MRS-802
"). The
MRS-802 is a digital audio workstation with the following features: