Zoom MRT-3 Musical Instrument User Manual


 
3.
When the tempo is as desired, release the [TEMPO] key.
4.
To specify the tempo manually, tap the [TEMPO] key twice or more in the desired
tempo (tap input function).
If you tap the [TEMPO] key twice or more often while a pattern is playing or stopped, the
tapping interval of the last two taps is taken as the quarter note tempo. This allows you to
simply set the tempo in sync with a song.
The tempo set in pattern mode applies to all patterns. It is not possible to set the tempo for a
pattern individually.
Real-Time Pattern Recording
The MRT-3 has 99 user pattern slots which can be filled with your own patterns. Creating and
recording a pattern is possible in two ways: by actually playing the pattern on the pads (real-time
recording), or by entering each sound individually (step recording).
This section describes the procedure for real-time recording.
1.
In pattern mode, select an empty user pattern (U01 – U99). If necessary, select a kit.
When you select an empty user pattern, the indication "E" appears on the right side of the
display.
If you change the kit in pattern mode while a user pattern is selected, the last selected kit will be
stored for that pattern.
•You can also erase a recorded user pattern to return it to the empty state. See page 24.
2.
Press the [FUNCTION] key and then pad 3 (QUANTIZE).
The display shows the current quantize setting. Quantization refers to the degree of detail
with which notes are recorded. By setting the quantize value to the shortest note that you
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NOTE
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Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)