Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto RT-223 del fabbricante Zoom
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Operation Manual.
ZOOM RT-223 2 USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters.
ZOOM RT-223 3 Contents USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Usage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Names of Parts .
ZOOM RT-223 4 Intr oduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM RhythmTrak RT-223 (hereafter simply called the “ RT-223 ”). The RT-223 is a sophisticated product with the following features. • Highly compact drum/bass machine The RT-223 is small enough to fit in the pocket of a guitar case.
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ZOOM RT-223 7 OPEN BATTERY:R6(SUM-3)or"AA"SIZEx4 Tab Bottom view of RT-223 Battery compartment cover Battery compartment IEC R6 (size AA) battery x 4 Batteries must all face in the same direction. Using the Unit on Batteries The RT-223 can be powered from four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries.
ZOOM RT-223 8 Quick Guide This Quick Guide demonstrates how to operate your RT-223, using a few representative examples. Some of the terms and concepts used in this manual are also explained here.
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Quick Guide ZOOM RT-223 10 Quick Guide 2 Playing the Pads The top panel of the RT-223 has 13 pads which serve to play drum kits and bass programs. The [PATTERN] key lights up and the RT-223 is in pattern mode. Turn the power on. Press the [PATTERN] key.
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Quick Guide ZOOM RT-223 12 POPS1VA 025 Quick Guide 3 Playing a Pattern The RT-223 already contains many preprogrammed patterns (backing sequence of several bars), using the drum kits and bass programs. Here's how you can play such a pattern. The [PATTERN] key lights up and the RT-223 is in pattern mode.
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Quick Guide ZOOM RT-223 14 RCKTMP 00 Quick Guide 4 Assembling a Song by Hitting the Pads In song mode, you can preassign patterns to pads, making it easy to switch patterns by hitting the pads. This function lets you assemble patterns for a song in real time, complete with fill- ins and breaks.
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Quick Guide ZOOM RT-223 16 Hold down Release Pad Pad Pattern assigned to pad HINT Quick Guide 5 Using Groove Play Groove play is a special feature of the RT-223 which lets you switch among various patterns simply by tapping the pads. This makes it easy to play with patterns like a DJ spinning records.
Quick Guide ZOOM RT-223 17 Pad Pad Pad Pattern assigned to pad In groove play mode, up to 4 patterns can be played simultaneously. While playing a basic drum pattern, you can do things such as hitting another pad to overlay a bass pattern and then adding a snare fill-in.
ZOOM RT-223 18 Playing the Pads (Manual Play) The RT-223 lets you not only play back existing patterns and songs, it also allows you to manually play the unit by tapping the pads.
Playing the Pads (Manual Play) ZOOM RT-223 19 Selecting a kit/program The RT-223 lets you select among 127 drum kits (70 preprogrammed) and 12 bass programs. Try changing the setting as follows. 1. Press the [P A TTERN] key . The [PATTERN] key lights up and the RT-223 goes into pattern mode.
ZOOM RT-223 20 Playing the Patterns (Pattern Mode) This section describes how to play patterns of the RT-223. Playing a pattern The RT-223 incorporates 511 accompaniment patterns. In the factory default condition, the patterns 0 - 439 are preprogrammed.
Playing the Patterns (Pattern Mode) ZOOM RT-223 21 [ P ] key sets the unit to pause mode. The PLAY [ R ] key flashes. Pressing the PLAY [ R ] key again in this condition resumes playback from the point where it was paused.
ZOOM RT-223 22 Entering Patterns in Real Time The RT-223 lets you enter your own accompaniment 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).
Entering Patterns in Real Time ZOOM RT-223 23 7. Press the [FUNCTION] key and then pad 5 (QUANTIZE). The current quantize value appears on the display.
Entering Patterns in Real Time ZOOM RT-223 24 Drum track Snare drum Figure 1 Deleting the sound of a specific pad Bass drum Snare drum Bass drum Drum track Snare drum Figure 2 Deleting the sound of the entire drum track Bass drum Snare drum Bass drum r eal-time recor ding, the REC [ O ] key starts to flash and pattern recording is suspended.
Entering Patterns in Real Time ZOOM RT-223 25 Example for BASS KEY setting of "E".
Entering Patterns in Real Time ZOOM RT-223 26 7. While holding down the REC [ O ] key , press the PLA Y [ R ] key . The REC [ O ] key and PLAY [ R ] key light up, and the [TEMPO] key flashes according to the currently selected tempo. The metronome sound starts.
ZOOM RT-223 27 [STEP] [STEP] [STEP] [STEP] [STEP] [KICK] [STEP] [KICK] [STEP] [KICK] [STEP] Bass drum Figure 1 Duration Eighth note Sixteenth note Quarter note 1 step Figure 2 [A2] [STEP] [E2] [STEP] .
Entering Patterns Using Step Input ZOOM RT-223 28 Step recor ding of drum track This section describes how to record the drum track using step recording. 1. In pattern mode, select an empty user pattern, and select a drum kit, as necessary . The selection method for pattern and drum kit is the same as in real-time recording ( → p.
Entering Patterns Using Step Input ZOOM RT-223 29 position advances by one step. When the end of the pattern is reached, the recording loops back to the beginning and continues, allowing you to add to the recording. 8. To erase the sound of a specific pad, use the [REPEA T/STEP] key to move to its position.
Entering Patterns Using Step Input ZOOM RT-223 30 3. Use the V ALUE [+]/[-] keys to select the quantize value (step length). For information on quantize values, see page 23. 4. Press the [FUNCTION] key once more. The quantize value is set, and the unit returns to pattern mode.
Entering Patterns Using Step Input ZOOM RT-223 31 10 . To erase a note, use the [REPEA T/ STEP] key to move to its position. Then press the corr esponding pad while holding down the [DELETE/ ERASE] key . As you move the position with the [REPEAT/ STEP] key, the pad that has been input for the current position lights up.
ZOOM RT-223 32 Editing a Pattern This section explains how to edit patterns. Copying a pattern/ Returning a pattern to the factory default condition You can copy the currently selected pattern to another position. This is useful to change only a part of a pattern, such as changing the bass track phrasing while keeping the drum track.
Editing a Pattern ZOOM RT-223 33 factory restore process, press the [INSERT/ COPY] key once more. When the copy or factory restore process is completed, the indication “DONE” appears on the display, and the unit returns to the pattern mode.
ZOOM RT-223 34 Song Pattern A Pattern A Drum track Bass track Pattern B Drum track Bass track Pattern C Drum track Bass track Pattern B Pattern C Pattern D Pattern E Cr eating Songs (Song Mode) This section explains what a song in the RT-223 is and how to create songs.
Creating Songs (Song Mode) ZOOM RT-223 35 • Keeping a V ALUE [+]/[-] key depressed changes numbers continuously . •T o change numbers quickly , hold down one of the V ALUE [+]/[-] keys and press the other key . The numbers will change rapidly . 3.
Creating Songs (Song Mode) ZOOM RT-223 36 to select “PTN”, and use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to select a new pattern number. To return to the step input screen, press the [EXIT] key.
Creating Songs (Song Mode) ZOOM RT-223 37 HINT The operation of pads in song mode r esembles that of groove play mode ( → p. 48). However , in song mode, it is not possible to play several patterns simultaneously . Switching patterns is only available in measure or beat units.
Creating Songs (Song Mode) ZOOM RT-223 38 The pad lights up, showing that it is selected for operation. 3. Use the cursor left/right keys to select a parameter . The parameters and their setting ranges that are available for each pad are shown in the table below.
Creating Songs (Song Mode) ZOOM RT-223 39 Pads 0 - 9 Serve to specify pattern numbers and repetition times, according to the pad numbers 0 - 9. Pad [+] Enters "+" (plus symbol) for lining up multiple patterns. Pad [()] Enters opening and closing brackets used for linking several patterns.
Creating Songs (Song Mode) ZOOM RT-223 40 The basic rules for creating a rhythm pattern sequence are as follows. • Line up patterns Use the “+” symbol to line up rhythm patterns. For example, entering 0 + 1 + 2 will result in the following rhythm pattern play sequence.
Creating Songs (Song Mode) ZOOM RT-223 41 NOTE • The F AST method can only be used to write a song in one go, from beginning to end. Entering patterns partly into the song is not possible. •T o edit a song that was written with this method, edit the formula and then write the entire song again, or use step input.
Creating Songs (Song Mode) ZOOM RT-223 42 000 001 E 120 135 15 10 15 0 2 0 4/4 "EVENT" indication "EVENT" indication "EVENT" indication Pattern number Beat Bass track roo.
Creating Songs (Song Mode) ZOOM RT-223 43 5. Use the cursor left/right keys to select the type of event to enter . Available event types are shown in the following table. If you select an event for which information has already been input at the current position, the event name and setting value are shown on the display.
Creating Songs (Song Mode) ZOOM RT-223 44 To edit event information that has already been input, proceed as follows. •T o delete an event Call up the event to delete, and press the [DELETE/ERASE] key. •T o change an event setting value Call up the event to edit, and use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to change the value.
ZOOM RT-223 45 Editing a Song This section describes how you can edit a song that you have created. Copying a range of measur es Part of a song specified as a range of measures can be copied to another location. This is useful to have a certain passage play repeatedly.
Editing a Song ZOOM RT-223 46 the measure to be used as end point of the range to copy . Then press the [INSERT/COPY] key . The display changes as follows. On this screen, you can specify the insert point for the copied range. 7. Use the V ALUE [+]/[-] keys to select the point where the copied range is to be inserted.
Editing a Song ZOOM RT-223 47 When the copy process is completed, the indication “DONE” appears, and the RT-223 returns to the song mode. If you press the [EXIT] key instead of the [INSERT/COPY] key, the process is canceled and the RT-223 returns to the song mode.
ZOOM RT-223 48 Using Pads to Play Patterns (Groove Play Mode) This section describes the groove play mode. In this mode, the 13 pads are used to play patterns assigned to them.
Using Pads to Play Patterns (Groove Play Mode) ZOOM RT-223 49 Pad Pad Shortest note set with quantize setting Push Release STOP PLAY Song playback 5. To play several patterns simultaneously , push several pads together . Up to 4 patterns can be played simultaneously, using the same tempo.
ZOOM RT-223 50 V arious Drum Kit Functions (Kit Mode) The RT-223 incorporates 70 types of drum kits. This section describes how you can create your own drum kit or edit an existing kit.
Various Drum Kit Functions (Kit Mode) ZOOM RT-223 51 • VGROUP (V oice group) This setting determines the type of action when the same pad is hit in succession (PL/MN), and the group to which the pad belongs (0 - 7). The setting range is PL0 - PL7 and MN0 - MN7.
Various Drum Kit Functions (Kit Mode) ZOOM RT-223 52 Copying a drum kit/ Returning a drum kit to the factory default condition You can copy the currently selected drum kit to another position. This is useful to copy an existing preprogrammed drum kit and then change only a part of it to quickly create your original.
Various Drum Kit Functions (Kit Mode) ZOOM RT-223 53 Assigning a name to a drum kit To give a name to a drum kit or change an existing name, proceed as follows. 1. Press the [P A TTERN] key . The [PATTERN] key lights up and the RT-223 goes into pattern mode.
ZOOM RT-223 54 Using Ef fects (Effect Mode) This section explains the effects that can be used with the drum kit/bass program. About the effects The RT-223 incorporates two types of effects. The COMP EQ effect allows you to directly shape the overall sound of the drum kit/bass program.
Using Effects (Effect Mode) ZOOM RT-223 55 Using the COMP EQ effect This section describes how to use the COMP EQ effect. 1. In pattern, song, or groove play mode, press the [COMP EQ] key several times, so that the key lights up. The RT-223 switches to effect mode, and the COMP EQ effect becomes ON.
Using Effects (Effect Mode) ZOOM RT-223 56 the patch to use. The new patch is called up immediately. HINT When you select an empty patch, the indication "EMPTY" appears on the display . In this case, the sound does not change. 3. Press the [EDIT] key .
Using Effects (Effect Mode) ZOOM RT-223 57 Editing effect patches To edit an effect patch, you first select an effect type and then adjust its parameters to fine tune the resulting sound. Since the various effect types have their own effect parameters, switching the effect type will also change the parameters.
Using Effects (Effect Mode) ZOOM RT-223 58 7. Use the V ALUE [+]/[-] keys to change the setting value. For information on effect types and effect parameters, see the appendix at the end of this manual. 8. Repeat steps 6 - 7 as necessary to adjust other effect parameters.
Using Effects (Effect Mode) ZOOM RT-223 59 When store was selected, the current patch will be stored in this patch number. When swap was selected, the current patch will be swapped with the patch in this patch number. 5. To carry out the process, pr ess the [INSERT/COPY] key .
ZOOM RT-223 60 Using the Metr onome (Metr onome Mode) The RT-223 incorporates a metronome function that is ideal to provide a guide rhythm for practice.
Using the Metronome (Metronome Mode) ZOOM RT-223 61 To use the metronome function, proceed as follows. 1. In pattern, song, or groove play mode, press the [METRONOME] key . The [METRONOME] key lights up, and the RT-223 goes into metronome mode. The display shows the metronome pattern name and pattern number.
Using the Metronome (Metronome Mode) ZOOM RT-223 62 HINT If you tap the [TEMPO] key twice, the interval is set as a quarter note (tap tempo input function). 6. To activate the metronome sound, press the PLA Y [ R ] key . The metronome begins to operate.
ZOOM RT-223 63 Changing V arious Settings of the RT -223 The [FUNCTION] key is used to make various settings for the RT-223. The basic steps for using the [FUNCTION] key and the setting items are described below. Basic function setting procedur e The [FUNCTION] key is used in the same way for most setting items.
Changing Various Settings of the RT-223 ZOOM RT-223 64 new setting becomes effective immediately . To r eturn to the previous setting, perform the setting procedur e again. 4. Press the [FUNCTION] key once more, or pr ess the [EXIT] key . The function setting mode is terminated.
Changing Various Settings of the RT-223 ZOOM RT-223 65 ■ Setting the pattern resolution (QUANTIZE) Setting range: 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, Hi (Default: 16) Sets the quantize value (shortest note) for the pattern.
Changing Various Settings of the RT-223 ZOOM RT-223 66 foot. To make the setting, press the [FUNCTION] key followed by pad 8 (FOOT SW), and then press the desired pad from the 13 pads x 3 banks. (The strength with which you hit the pad is also recorded.
Changing Various Settings of the RT-223 ZOOM RT-223 67 swing. (The values stand for percent.) This item influences only the playback timing. It does not affect the recorded data of the pattern.
ZOOM RT-223 68 NEXT=P02 (INTRO) (VERSE A) (VERSE A) (FILL A) (VERSE B) (VERSE A) (VERSE A) NEXT=P02 NEXT=P02 NEXT=P02 NEXT=P02 NEXT=F06 NEXT=P06 Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Push Push Push Hold down Foot swit.
Other Functions ZOOM RT-223 69 If the ENDING pattern is assigned to pad [()] and the NEXT parameter is set to “StP”, pushing and holding the foot switch will cause the ENDING pattern to be played, and then play will stop.
Other Functions ZOOM RT-223 70 NOTE V erify that the exter nal MIDI equipment is capable of sending MIDI Clock and Start/ Stop/Continue messages. 2. Press the [FUNCTION] key followed by pad [()] (MIDI). The display for enabling/disabling reception of MIDI sync messages appears.
Other Functions ZOOM RT-223 71 to the appendix at the end of this manual. Checking the remaining memory capacity To display the remaining amount of free memory, proceed as follows. 1. Press the [FUNCTION] key followed by the [P A TTERN] key . The remaining amount of free memory is displayed (in percent).
ZOOM RT-223 72 Tr oubleshooting Check the following items first if there seems to be a problem with the RT-223. Symptom Check Remedy No sound or very low volume Is the specified AC adapter connected .
ZOOM RT-223 73 R T -223 Appendix RT -223 Product Specifications Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz D/A Conversion 24-bit 8-times oversampling Maximum Polyphony 18 voices Resolution 96 clock pulses per quart.
RT-223 Appendix ZOOM RT-223 74 Reverb Module Parameter description Parameters EFFECT ON/OFF HALL PRE DL Y DECA Y EQ H EQ L DAMP E/R MIX DR SEND BS SEND KICKDRY EFX L VL Produces concert hall type rev erberation. EFFECT ON/OFF ROOM PRE DL Y DECA Y EQ H EQ L DAMP E/R MIX DR SEND BS SEND KICKDR Y EFX L VL Produces room type rev erberation.
RT-223 Appendix ZOOM RT-223 75 COMP EQ Module Parameter description [T able 1 Synchronization setting for RA TE and TIME parameter ] Parameters EFFECT ON/OFF ML T CMP XOVER L XOVER H SENS H SENS M SENS L MIX H MIX M MIX L EQ H EQ M EQ L BASS ON/OFF LEVEL Divides the signal into three frequenc y bands and separately sets compressor and mix for each.
RT-223 Appendix ZOOM RT-223 76 COMP EQ REVERB NO. SECTION NAME Comment 0 COMP ST ANDRD Standard compressor sound 1 BOTTOM Strong compression of low range 2 FULLRG Strong compression of full frequency .
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RT-223 Appendix ZOOM RT-223 78 BASS PROGRAM LIST DRUM P AD NOTE# LIST MIDI NOTE # LIST No. PC# DISPLA Y 0 0,12,24,34,41,53,65,77,89,101,113, 125 FINGER 1 1,13,25,35,42,54,66,78,90,102,114, 126 BRIGHT .
RT-223 Appendix ZOOM RT-223 79 INSTRUMENT LIST Category AbsNo No. Kick TIGHT 0 ACO-BD1 1 ACO-BD2 2 CLASSC1 3 CLASSC2 4 STD-BD1 5 STD-BD2 6 STD-BD3 7 PUNCH 8 A TTK-BD 9 ANALOG1 10 ANALOG2 11 DIGALG1 12.
RT-223 Appendix ZOOM RT-223 80 PRESET P A TTERN LIST No. Name DrKit BassPG BPM DemoPattern 0 ROCK 00 120 1 HARDROK 23 1 120 2 RnB 26 5 138 3 POP 44 0 120 4 FUNK 19 2 112 5 HIP 32 7 98 6 BEA TBOX 11 9 .
RT-223 Appendix ZOOM RT-223 81 84 HRK 04 41 120 85 HRK 05 52 1 121 86 HRK 06 24 1 136 87 HRK 07 59 1 120 SONG 88 HRK 1V A 49 1 120 89 HRK 1F A 49 1 120 90 HRK 1VB 49 1 120 91 HRK 1FB 49 1 120 SONG 92 .
RT-223 Appendix ZOOM RT-223 82 176 HIP 10 33 9 85 177 HIP 11 36 7 96 178 HIP 12 36 7 116 179 HIP 13 31 5 148 180 HIP 14 36 5 107 181 HIP 15 32 3 120 182 HIP 16 31 7 98 183 HIP 17 31 7 102 184 HIP 18 2.
RT-223 Appendix ZOOM RT-223 83 266 DnB 02 56 9 150 267 DnB 03 29 9 144 268 DnB 04 31 9 154 269 DnB 05 36 9 154 SONG 270 DnB 1V A 56 7 150 271 DnB 1F A 56 7 150 272 DnB 1VB 56 7 150 273 DnB 1FB 56 7 15.
RT-223 Appendix ZOOM RT-223 84 358 AFRO05 64 0 106 359 AFRO06 64 0 92 360 AFRO07 64 0 116 SONG 361 AFRO1V A 60 0 107 362 AFRO1F A 60 0 107 363 AFRO1VB 60 0 107 364 AFRO1FB 60 0 107 365 LA TIN01 60 0 1.
RT-223 Appendix ZOOM RT-223 85 PRESET SONG P AD P ARAMETER No.0 RCK TMP Pattern ROOT Next 407 E P02 64 A P01 64 E P02 64 B P03 65 E F06 66 A P05 66 E P06 66 B P07 67 E F02 0E P09 80 G F02 0F P11 416 E Stp No.
RT-223 Appendix ZOOM RT-223 86 MIDI Implementation ZOOM Corporation TOKYO, JAPAN 1. Recognized Messages Status 1st 2nd Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------.
RT-223 Appendix ZOOM RT-223 87 MIDI Implementation Chart [MultiTrack Rhythm Machine ] Date : 30.Nov.,2004 Model RhythmTrak RT-223 MIDI Implementation Chart Version :1.00 +---------------------+--------------------+--------------------+---------------------+ | | Transmitted | Recognized | Remarks | | Function .
ZOOM CORPORA TION ITOHPIA Iwamotocho 2chome Bldg. 2F, 2-11-2, Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japan Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp RT-223 - 5000-4 The FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Zoom RT-223 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Zoom RT-223 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Zoom RT-223 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Zoom RT-223 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Zoom RT-223, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Zoom RT-223.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Zoom RT-223. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Zoom RT-223 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
