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+ Excessive dust or sand SAFETY PRECAUTIONS + Encessive vibration or shock + Handling In this manual, symbols are used 10 highlight warnings and cautions + Never place objects filed with liquide, such as vases, on the for you t read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of RT-223 since this can cause electric shock. Ahese symbol are as follows: Waring + Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the RT-223 since this can cause ire. This symbol indicates explanations about The RT:-223 is a precision instrument. Do not exert undue extremely dangerous matters. users ignore this pressure on the Keys and other controls. AIsO take care not to Warning symbol and handle the device the wrong way, Caml Gsop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive serious injury or death could result. pressure. This symbol indicates explanations about + Connecting cables and input and output jacks angereus matos. uses ignore hs symbol /] You should always turn off the power Lo the RT:223 and all Caution and handle the device the wrong way. odiÿ mi ca Al make sure 1 incomect al commen es and injury and damage to the equipment could result. he power eurd before mov in the RT-223 es Please observe he fol Sety tips and precautions 4 * Alterations Please observe the following safety tips and precautions 10 ensure Never open the case of the RT-223 or attempt to modify the fa h, Produet in any way since 1 de in damage to the unit. + Power requirements « Volume Since power consumpron of this units faiay high, we Do not use the RT-223 at a loud volume for a long time since récommend he use of an AC adapter whenever possible. When Re can eue eine import 5 TAC adapter operation] + Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC. Usage Precautions PS 300 mA and is equipped with a "center minus” plug (Zoom @ ‘AD-0006). The use of an adapter other than the specified iype may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard. + Electrical interference + Connect the AC adapier only to an AC outlet that supplies For safety considerations, the RT-223 has been designed to provide Ah rated voltage required by the adapter. maximum protection against {he emission ofelectromagnetc radiation + Wen disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outet from inside the device, and protection from external interference always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull at the cable. However, cent that is very Den mes or a emits powerful elcetromagnetic waves should not be placed near the + During lighining or when not using the unit foran extended ù ” period dhconnt the AC adapter from the AC outlet RT:223, a the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. Wilh any type of digital control device, the RT:223 included, [Battery operation] electromagnetc inerference can cause malfunctioning and can + Use four conventional IEC RG (size AA) batteries corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of (alkaline). damage. + The RT-223 cannot be used for recharging + Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make + Cleaning sure you choose the correct 1ype. Use a sof, dry elothto clean the RT:223. necessary, slighty moisten N the cloth, Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint + When notusing the unit for an extended period, remove the Do not use ai : ù ” Nora ets sie a li ho, inc hs may dl he ia rage + Ifbatery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery re comparment and the battery terminals carefully 10 remove Las keep this manual in a convenent place for future reference. all remmants of battery fluid. Please Keep th ! place for future tek + Wleusngtheuni heat comparmentenvershoul + pie aregatered trademark of Asaaciaon of Musical Electronics Industry(AME).

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& 23(E).fm 3 K—-% 2005#5A26H AH #FH12#39 USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions .… Introduction ....................... Names of Parts . Top panel . Rear panel . Getting Connected . Using the Unit on Batteries Preparations . Quick Guide . Quick Guide 1 Listening to the Demo Song. 8 Quick Guide 2 Playing the Pads . Quick Guide 3 Playing a Pattern. Quick Guide 4 Assembling a Song by Hring the Pads............. Quick Guide 5 Using Groove Play . Playing the Pads (Manual Play) .. Playing by tapping the pads . Selecting a kit/program Playing the Patterns (Pattern Mode) . . 20 Playing a pattern ...................... 20 Changing the tempo of pattern playback .… 21 Entering Patterns in Real Time .. Real-time recording of a drum track . Real-time recording of a bass track . Entering Patterns Using Step Input ..27 What is step recording? . Step recording of drum track . Step recording of bass track . Editing a Pattern . . Copying a pattem/Retuming a patte to the factory default condition .. . 32 Erasing a pattern . 33 Assigning a name to a pattern . 33 Creating Songs (Song Mode) . 34 What is a song? ..... Creating a song using step input Creating a song using real-time input Creating a song using FAST input . Entering event information Playing a song . Editing a Song Copying a range of measures . Copying a song . Erasing a song . Assigning a name to a song .…. Using Pads to Play Patterns (Groove Play Mode) ............... 48 Various Drum Kit Functions {Kit Mode) Creating an original drum kit Copying a drum kit/Returning a drum kit to the factory default condition Assigning a name to a drum kit . Using Effects (Effect Mode) About the effects About patches .… Using the COMP EQ effect Using the REVERB effect Editing effect patches Storing, swapping, or initialzing effect patches Assigning a name to an effect patch Using the Metronome ({Metronome Mode) ............... 60 Changing Various Settings of the RT-223 .......................... Basic function setting procedure .…. Function setting items . Other Functions . Using the jam function” Synchronizing the RT-223 to external MIDI equipment ................... 69 Using MIDI equipment to play the RT-223 .. 70 Checking the remaining memory capacity Turning the backlight off . Returning the RT-223 to the factory default condition (initialization) ................ 71 Troubleshooting RT-223 Appendix . RT-223 Product Specifications. : Reverb Module . COMP EQ Module . PATCH LIST .. DRUM KIT LIST . BASS PROGRAM LIST .... DRUM PAD NOTE# LIST .. MIDI NOTE # LIST .... INSTRUMENT LIST ... PRESET PATTERN LIST .. PRESET SONG PAD PARAMETER . MIDI Implementation... MIDI Implementation Chart ZOOM RT-223

Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM RhythmTrak RT-223 (hereafter simply called the “RT-223”) The RT-22 a sophis! + Highly compact drum/bass machine The RT-223 is small enough to fit in the pocket of à guitar case, But it has enough muscle to play a full rhythm accompaniment with super realistic drum and bass sounds. You can use it as a personal metronome during practice, or as your rhythm section during a live performance and when making a demo tape. + Perfectly simple operation Even if you have never used a drum machine or sequencer before, you will feel comfortable with the RT-223 right away. + Great selection of preset patterns The RT-223 can store 511 different patterns (including patterns that you have created yourself). Out of the box, it comes with a wide choice of representative patterns that will you get started in no time. + Program the accompaniment to an entire song You can line up multiple patterns in the intended order to create the rhythm accompaniment for a full song. Besides step input, where you specify elements such as pattern number, volume, and tempo one by one, the RT-223 also supports the innovative FAST input method developed by ZOOM. + Groove play mode lets you play patterns like a DJ Assigning patterns to the pads on the top panel lets you change patterns simply by tapping the pads. Great for live performances and for DJ use + Create your original kits The RT-223 comes with built-in drum kits and bass programs for a variety of musical genres. What's more, you can create your own drum kits by combining drum sounds at will. + Two types of effects The drum kit/bass program sound can be processed by two kinds of effects (COMP EQ and REVERB). The REVERB effect allows adjusting cated product with the following features. the effect depth for each drum sound individually. + Jam function for selecting patterns with a foot switch Connect a foot switch to have even more control over play start/stop and switching patterns. While playing your instrument, you can set fill-ins or breaks or return to the main theme after improvising for any length. This is great for those lively jam s sions. + Built-in metronome function The metronome is convenient for scale practice or rhythm practice. In addition to the standard beat, you can also use mixed beat settings such as 5-beat and 7-beat + Input jack for connecting an external sound source Connect an instrument processed with a multi- effect such as the ZOOM GFX-1 and mix it with the RT-223 signal to produce impress sounding output. + Control various functions with a foot switch A connected foot switch can be used to start/stop à pattern or change the tempo while keeping your hands free. Alternatively, push the foot switch down to kick a virtual bass drum, or switch between hi-hat open/close. + Compatible with MIDI synchronization The MIDI IN connector allows an external MIDI Keyboard or other device to play the sounds of the RT-223. It is also possible to synchronize the RT-223 to the MIDI clock from a MIDI sequencer. Please take the time to read this manual carefully so as to get the most out of your RT-223 and to ensure optimum performance and reliability. Retain this manual, the warranty card and all other documentation for future reference.

20m GX—-Y 2005#5A26H AA Fk2#439 Getting Connected For mono playback, connect only the [L/MONO OUT] jack. Mixer, audio system, or other playback system

Connecting the optional foot switch FSOI allows such functions as playing the bass drum sound with your foot or switching between open and closed hi-hat. Acc VOUUE PuouEs CR UMONË LNEM EU oh por D Oh OIOIORS us. Headphones AC adapter

GFX-5 or other effect device 52 Ÿ ® HDODHE ® y MIDI OUT N f ee \ BSBSRSRS C2] | MIDI sequencer/computer As [LINE IN] jack is stereo input when guitar/ other musical instruments connected with GFX-5/other effect device or CD player connected to [LINE IN] jack, sound from these instruments is mixed with sound from RT-223 and output from [L/MONO OUT] and [R OUT] jacks. MIDI interface To synchronize the RT-223 with an external sequencer or to control operation of the RT-223 from an external MIDI component, link the MIDI OUT connector of the equipment with the [MIDI IN] connector on the RT-223. Guitar, bass etc. ZOOM RT-223

The RT-223 can be powered from four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries. Follow the steps below to insert the batteries.

1. Turn the unit over and open the NOTE

battery compartment cover. If the “BATT” symbol appears while the unit is powered from batteries, the 2 . batteries are exhausted. Replace the « Insert four fresh IEC R6 (size AA) batteries as soon as possible. alkaline batteries.

8. Close the battery compartment

cover. Æ Tab un Battery vs |CoMpartment LT BATTERYRSUM dr aA SE | COVER @ Bottom view of RT-223 @) À Battery compartment IEC R6 (size AA) battery x 4 Batteries must all face in the same direction: After connections are established, check the sound by performing the following steps

1. Withthe playback system turned off 8. Set the [POWER] switch of the

and the volume fully turned down, RT-223 to ON, and then turn power double-check whether all connections to the playback system on. have been made correctly. POWER

2. To power the unit from the AC ONy OFF

adapter(optional),connect the AC adapter to the [DC IN] connector and turn the [VOLUME] control fully down.

4. While tapping a pad to produce

DC9V VOLUME sound, adjust the [VOLUME] control Y of the RT-223 and the volume 300mA gl control on the playback system to a ol © suitable position. ZOOM RT-223

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. Quick G The RT-223 comes with a demo song already built in. Hear for yourself what RT-223 can do. @ Connect the RT-223 to the playback system and turn the power on. @ Press the [FUNCTION] key. Verify that the [FUNCTION] key flashes. ® Press the [SONG] key. The demo song starts. Sounds just like the backup of a live band, doesn't it? Note how effectively various drum, percussion, and bass sounds are combined. The RT-223 can produce such a great variety of sounds with ease. g to the Demo Song

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To stop the demo @ Press the [PATTERN] key or [SONG] key. ZOOM RT-223

Quick Guide Drum kits and The backup sound provided by the RT-223 bass programs consists of a drum kit and a bass program. A drum kit is a collection of drum sounds including bass drum, snares, and tomtom, percussion sounds such as congas and bongos, and various other effect sounds. These are combined to create backing tracks for a wide range of music genres. The RT-223 comes with 127 drum kits of which N 70 are preprogrammed. You can also create your nono PHONE VOLUME own original drum kits. A bass program is a bass sound such as electric bass, acoustic bass, or synthesizer bass. 12 types of bass programs are available, of which one can be selected for playback.

SONG ‘PL PATTERN SONG ‘PL PATTERN

When [PATTERN] key is pressed When [SONG] key is pressed RT-223 switches to pattern mode RT-223 switches to song mode (for creating (for playing and recording patterns). backing songs which are sequences of patterns). ZOOM RT-223 9 Sean os 2005#5A261 ARE FH12#38 | QE + #1

| San 10K— 2005#5A26H AA FHI2H#35 | Quick Guide $ 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. © Turn the power on. @ Press the [PATTERN] key. The [PATTERN] key lights up and the RT-223 is in pattern mode. —1@ @ Press the [DRUMI] key. The [DRUM] key lights up. Now you can use the pads to play the drum kit. 1] Tap the pads. You will notice that the pads produce various drum sounds. The 13 pads are assigned different sounds, depending on the drum kit or bass program that has been selected. The illustration below shows an example for the drum sounds of the 13 pads with a drum kit. s D I À pa cum en chehepebebeh 17 LI kick e è Thump_ Slap Thump Thump Slap Try tapping pad 0 (KICK) and pad 2 (SNARE) as shown in the illustration above, to play a rhythm line of bass drum and snare drum. 10 ZOOM RT-223 4. Wt- + tie

To play a bass program with the pads ® Press the [BASS] key. The [BASS] key lights up and the current bass program can be played with the pads. You will notice that different pads produce bass sound EN of a different pitch. You can use the 13 pads like the keys of a keyboard. The illustration below shows an example for the notes produced by the pads when a bass program is selected. To change the drum kit/bass program 6 Press the [IDRUMI or [BASS] key and then the [KIT/PROG] key. ‘When you press the [KIT/PROG] key, the display shows the name of the currently selected drum kit or bass program. = MESURE © Press one of the VALUE [+}/[-] keys. VALUE [+] key

Selects the next higher kit/program number. VALUE [-] key CR Selects the next lower kit/program number. @ Press the [EXIT] key. To play the changed drum kit/bass program with the pads, press the [EXIT] key to return to the pattern mode. ZOOM RT-223

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. © Turn the power on. @ Press the [PATTERN] key.

The [PATTERN] key lights up and the RT-223 is in pattern mode. The display shows the currently selected pattern name and pattern number. MIN FOOTSW or POWERON DCIN UNE UM PATTERN Pattern name Pattern number @ Press the PLAY [D] key. Playback of the currently selected pattern starts. The patterns of the RT-223 can be thought of as "recordings" of a drum Kit and bass program. These are recorded on so-called tracks that are combined to form the pattern. A pattern of the RT-223 therefore consists of the drum track and the bass track. The drum track contains a drum kit recording and the bass track a bass program recording. Pattern Drum track To change the pattern © Press one of the VALUE [+]/[-] keys.

SUP — HINT You can tap the [TEMPO] key twice in succession to specify the tempo (— p. 21). To mute the bass sound @ Press the [BASS MUTE] key once. Press the key once more to turn the bass on again. To stop pattern play @ Press the STOP [M] key. VALUE [+] key = MENSURE HET CR Selects next higher pattern number. POBS {L' A 028 rene VALUE [-] key Selects next lower pattern number. ZOOM RT-223 13 Pattern name Pattern number | Sean vs as 2005#5A26A AA ÆF#12#3% | Wt- + +1

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. © Turn power on. @ Press the [SONG] key. The [SONG] key lights up and the RT-223 goes into song mode. The display shows the name and number of the currently selected song. REKTMP gg Song name Song number @ Use the VALUE [+J/[-] keys to select a song. In this example, select a song from numbers 0-9. VALUE [+] key R Select next higher song number. VALUE [-] key Select next lower song number. For these preprogrammed songs numbers, patterns are already assigned to the pads. MIDI FOOTSW or POWER ON DCIN UNE UM ZACELENS AA ZARZ Z=|| |, LIN SL 2 © Press pad 0 wick wo | © us © ‘When you hit pad 0 (INTRO), the intro pattern plays, and then the RT-223 automatically switches to pad 2 (VERSE A).

| San I5N—Y 2005#5A26H ARE Æ#K12#39 Quick Guide @ Press pads 1 - 9, [+], [x]. The respective patterns assigned to the pads will play. ‘When pad 4 (FILL A), pad 8 (FILL B), or pad [+] (BREAK) is pressed, the fill-in or break pattern plays, and then the RT-223 switches automatically to the pattern of another pad. When you press one of these pads, a new pattern will start playing at the beat, even if the previous pattern is not finished. (For other pads, the pattern is switched only after the current pattern has finished.) Measure number L 2 L 4/4 VERSE A [verse a] FILL A | VERSE B pads as follows. INTRO CLOSED HAT © Les EM) For most of the songs 0 - 9, patterns are assigned to the VERSE B variations “an A variations minainee (ae) FILLA VERSEB FILLB BREAK BRIDGE ENDING In this way, you can assemble the accompaniment for an entire song in real time. HINT You can also record your pad playing in the song (— p. 36). When you hit pad [()] (ENDING), the The assignment of patterns to ending pattern plays, and then the pads and the transition settings RT-223 automatically stops playing. can be changed (— p. 37). ZOOM RT-223 He +

—1@ | San 169 2005#5A26H ARE FH12#34 | Quick Guide 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. © Turn the power on.

@ Press the [SONG] key and CT TEL EU uen Uno [IPATTERNI] key together. The [SONG] key and [PATTERN] key light up, and the RT-223 is in groove play mode. SONG “1 PATTERN SONG “ee? PATTERN @ He [eæ) 03] Push a pad. While the pad is held down, the pattern assigned to that pad is played. Give it a try and check out which patterns are assigned to the various pads. REPENT/STEP ————— — 2 HINT The pattern assigned to a pad can be changed (— p. 48). Release assured [00220011 102001 1000000000 to pad ZOOM RT-223 + +1

To play multiple patterns simultaneously © Push several pads together. 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. By using the right timing when pushing the pads, you can create complex rhythms. To stop groove play @ Press the [SONG] key or [PATTERN] key.

[= RT-223 switches to pattern mode. SONG “12 PATTERN R (eæ) RT-223 switches to song mode. To keep playing the pattern Without pressing the pad @ Hold down the [REPEAT/STEP] key while pushing the pad. The pattern will continue to play when the pad is released. This is useful to keep on playing a basic drum pattern.

+ To stop the pattern, push the same pad once Pattern assigned to pad JAN NSAITINSAIIT

Playin 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. This section describes how to manually play the unit = = HINT Playing by tapping the When the [BASS] key is pressed in step 2, pads a bass program can be played, but there is a difference in how the pads operate. With a drum kit, the sound plays through even if igns various sounds or pitches to the pad is released immediately. With a bass program, the sound continues only as long as the pad is pressed. The RT-223 as the pads, depending on the currently selected drum kit/bass program. Play the pads to discover the realistic sounds offered by the RT-223. Æ. Press the [BANK] key.

1. Press the [PATTERN] key.

Each time you press the [BANK] key, the set of sounds assigned to the pads (pad bank) changes. ctivates the pattern mode. The [PATTERN] ‘ The RT-223 gives you a choice of three pad Key lights up. banks.

2. Press the [DRUMI] key. ù

HINT When a bass program is selected, pressing BASS DRUM the [BANK] key changes the pitch range of O (A the bass sound.

5. T play the sound of a pad

The [DRUM] key lights up. and you can play the repeatedly, hold down the [REPEAT/ drum kit using the pads. STEP] key while pushing the pad. During manual play, you use the [DRUMI] key and [BASS] key to select the drum kit or bass program. (The selected key lights up.) (Pad) +

8. Tap one of the pads.

The sound will be repeated while the pad is being held down. The repeat rate depends on the tempo HINT The repeat play interval can be adjusted with the quantize setting (—> p. 65). The LED of the pad lights up briefly and the sound assigned in the drum kit to that pad is heard. The volume changes according to how strongly you tap the pad. 18 ZOOM RT-223 | I &

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.

[= (Or 3. Use the VALUE [+J/[] keys to select the drum kit/bass program. The [PATTERN] key lights up and the RT-223 goes into pattern mode.

2. Press the [DRUM] key/[BASS] key ©

and then the [KIT/PROG] key. The kit/program number shown on the display ss Ru uoc increases or decreases by one, and the ki/program is switched accordingly. d OQ + 7 ee MERSURE — © DENT — The name and number of the currently selected drum kit (or bass program) appears on the display. —8— HINT + Keeping a VALUE [+}/-] key depressed changes numbers continuously. + To change numbers quickly, hold down one of the VALUE [+]/[-] keys and press the other key. The numbers will change HINT. rapidiy Available drum kit types are printed on the panel.

4. Press the [PATTERN] key to return

to pattern mode. You can now play the sound of the new drum kit/ bass program with the pads. ZOOM RT-223 KO) Le +

rn Mode) (Pat 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.

1. Press the [PATTERN] key.

The [PATTERN] key lights up and the RT-223 goes into pattern mode. The name and number of the currently selected pattern appears on the display. SONG Ce? PATTERN Pattern name Pattern number

2. Use the VALUE [H/[] keys to select

the pattern to play.

par TERRE The PLAY [®] key lights up and the pattern is played repeatedly. The [TEMPO] key flashes according to the tempo of the pattern. The display shows the current position in the pattern (measure/beat). fn |

Measure Beat Pattern number HINT + You can use the pads for manual play while a pattern is playing. + You can switch the pattern number while a patte is playing.

4. To mute only the bass track, press

The key lights up and the bass track is muted (only the drum track is heard). To turn the bass track back on, press the [BASS MUTE] key once more. HINT The bass track can be muted while the pattern is stopped. 5, Press the STOP [M] key to stop the pattern. stoP

[M] key sets the unit to pause mode. The PLAY D] key flashes. Pressing the PLAY [D] key again in this condition resumes playback from the point where it was paused. Changing the tempo of pattern playback When playing a pattern in pattern mode, the playback tempo for the pattern can be varied over the range of 40 - 250 BPM (BPM = beats per minute, using quarter notes).

1. Press the [TEMPO] key.

The display shows the current tempo for about 2 seconds. = msn — ru — Tempo

2. Use the VALUE [HJ/[-] keys to set the

tempo. Tempo value To return to the condition before the [TEMPO] key was pressed, press the [EXIT] key or simply wait a while

8. To set the tempo directly by manual

put, tap the [TEMPO] key twice while the indication "TEMPO" is shown on the display (tap tempo input function). Tap twice While the pattern is stopped or playing, pressing the [TEMPO] key once to bring up the "TEMPO" indication, and then pressing the [TEMPO] key twice in succession will set the tempo by taking the key press interval as a quarter note. Simply tap the [TEMPO] key in syne with the song rhythm. NOTE The tempo set in pattern mode applies to all patterns.

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). The procedure for real-time recording of a drum track and bass track is described below. The [DRUMI] key and [BASS] key serve to select Real-time recording ofa the drum track or bass track. drum track

4. Press the [KIT/PROG] key.

The name and number of the currently selected drum kit appears on the display. To record a drum track in real time using the pads, proceed as follows. wo MU

1. Press the [PATTERNI] key. eR PUNCH

SONG “#0 PATTERN Drum kit name Drum kit number à ù 5, Use the VALUE [+J/[] keys to select a drum kit. The [PATTERN] key lights up and the RT-223 goes into pattern mode. The name and number of the currently selected pattern appear on the RX display.

2. Use the VALUE [H/[] keys to select ©

an empty pattern. When you select an empty pattern, the indication HINT “EMPTY" appears on the display. * Keeping a VALUE [+}/[-] key depressed changes numbers continuously. + To change numbers quickly, hold down one of the VALUE [+]/[-] keys and press the other key. The numbers will change rapidiy. © pattern can be changed later, after the pattern has been recorded. HINT +When you change the drum kit/bass program of a pattern, the new drum kit/ bass program is automatically stored for that pattern. «The drum kit/bass program used for a If there is no empty pattern, you should delete an unwanted pattern (p.33).

3. Press the [DRUMI key. 6. Press the [EXIT] key to return to

pattern mode. Bass DRUM : The sound of the newly selected drum kit can now O KA be played in pattern mode. 22 ZOOM RT-223

| San 23X-% 2005#Æ5A26H AA +Fk12#39 Entering Patterns in Real Time Z. Press the [FUNCTION] key and then pad 5 (QUANTIZE). The current quantize value appears on the display. » ER = MUSUIE — Hu — QNTIZE Quantize value “Quantization” refers to the degree of detail with which notes are recorded. By setting the quantize value to the shortest note to use for the pattern, recording can be carried out while automatically maintaining precise timing. If you select the finest quantize setting, you can retain the human touch that is characterized by slightly irregular timing. HINT The [FUNCTION] key is used to make various settings for the RT-223. For details, please refer to page 63.

8. Use the VALUE [HJ/[-] keys to set the

more. The new quantize value is set and the unit returns to the pattern mode. HINT After recording is completed, it is possible to change the quantize value and record again on the same track. After recording bass drum and snare drum using quarter notes, you can record a hi-hat sequence with sixteenth notes.

10. While holding down the REC [

key, press the PLAY [b-] key. srop Par TMEREC The REC [@] key and PLAY [D] key light up, and the [TEMPO] key flashes according to the currently selected tempo. The metronome sound starts.

Measure Beat HINT When you call up an empty pattern, it will be set to the same beat and number of measures as the previous pattern. These settings can be changed, as described on pages 64, 65. 11.Tap the pads in accordance with the metronome sound. Pad, The sound of the respective pad is heard, and it is recorded for the duration set with the quantize value. When the end of the pattern is reached, the recording loops back to the beginning and continues, allowing you to add to the recording as often as desired. You can check the current position in the pattern on the display (measure/ beat). HINT + By using the [BANK] key during input of a pattern, you can switch the set of drum sounds assigned to the pads. + When the REC [@] key is pressed during ZOOM RT-223

real-time recording, the REC [@] key starts to flash and pattern recording is suspended. In this condition, tapping the pads will produce sound, but it is not recorded. This is useful to check phrasing and sound before actually recording. To resume recording, press the REC [@] key once more.

12. To erase the sound from a specific

pad, push the pad while holding down the [DELETE/ERASE] key. ‘While the key is held down, the sound from that 13.To repeat a sound, tap the pad while holding down the [REPEAT/STEP] key. By holding down the [REPEAT/STEP] key while hitting a pad, a percussion sound can be recorded. > + CE

14. When real-time input of the drum

track is completed, press the STOP pad is erased from the pattern, as shown in Figure 1 below. [M] key. stoP

Pattern recording stops. To erase the entire track, push the [DRUM] key while holding down the [DELETE/ERASE] key. ‘While both keys are held down, all sounds in that track are erased, as shown in Figure 2 below. Figure 1 BE Deleting the sound of a En) + ific pad 10 |: l Een ÆRtR l ia Drum track ' ' Î Snare drum ) ) ' à ' ) Bass drum | À jh :hh DEL À Snare drum à ) ji) ) Bass drum | À à À À Figure 2 sum Deleting the sound of the prum RE entire drum track LN + A , Drum track ! E Snare drum ) )) ' ) ' )) Bus cum | À 1) 199 3 D Snare drum ) ) ) Bass drum | À à) À a 24 ZOOM RT-223

2 | San 25-25 2005#Æ5A26H AA +Fk12#39 Entering Patterns in Real Time NOTE *f a MIDI clock signal is being received, real-time recording is not possible. For details, please refer to page 67. Real-time recording of a bass track Next, lets add a bass track to the drum track pattern recorded in the previous section.

1. Press the [BASS] key.

BASS DRUM The bass track is selected for recording.

2. Press the [KIT/PROG] key, and then

use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to select the bass program. uvnos &

8. Press the [EXIT] key to return to

pattern mode. The sound of the newly selected bass program can now be played in pattern mode.

4. Press the [IFUNCTION] key and then

pad 0 (BASS KEY). When the bass track is selected, the pads play a series of pitches that are a semitone apart, such C, C#, D, D#, ...B, C. You can change the ba key that is assigned to the lowest pad (pad 0), shown in the illustration below. HINT The last selected key will be saved as the root for that pattern. By specifying root information in song mode, the bass track can be shifted up or down, using this key as reference. 5, Use the VALUE [+J/[] keys to select the key to be assigned to pad 0. HINT The BASS KEY setting is stored individually for each pattern.

6. When the setting is complete, press

the [FUNCTION] key once more. The [FUNCTION] key goes out and the unit returns to the pattern mode. Example for BASS KEY setting of "E"

| San 26K—-% 2005#5A261 *HA Entering Patterns in Real Time 12H39 Z. While holding down the REC [! key, press the PLAY [b-] key. The REC [@] key and PLAY [Bb] key light up, and the [TEMPO] key flashes according to the currently selected tempo. The metronome sound Starts.

8. Tap the pads along with the

metronome sound. Select the pad with the pitch to enter into the phrase. Unlike in drum track recording, the bass track also records the duration for which you press a pad. For example, to record the following sequence, hold the pad to which A2 has been assigned and the pad to which E2 has been ssigned down for the length of a quarter note each.

ae + fo EN —: Hold down Ÿ ! Holddown ! HINT + By using the [BANK] key during pattern recording, you can switch the pitch range of bass notes assigned to the pads. + When the REC [@] key is pressed during real-time recording, the REC [@] key starts to flash and pattern recording is suspended. In this condition, tapping the pads will produce sound, but it is not recorded. This is useful to check phrasing before actually recording. To resume recording, press the REC [@] key once more.

9. To erase the sound from a specific

pad, push the pad while holding down the [DELETE/ERASE] key. ‘While the key is held down, the sound from that pad is erased from the pattern. To erase the entire bass track, push the [BASS] key while holding the [DELETE/ERASE] key down. While both keys are held down, the bass track is erased. Erasing the sound of a specific pad B2pad ft Erasing the sound of the entire bass track

10. When real-time input of the bass

track is completed, press the STOP [M] key. HINT If necessary, specify a root for the pattern that suits the entered bass phrase. The BASS KEY setting (p. 64) is used to set the root information for the pattern. For patterns that are not to be used in a song or for patterns where the bass track is empty, making the setting is not required.

This section describes step recording, which is another recording type that is possible with the RT-223 What is step recording? Step recording allows you to enter and record each sound separately, step by step, while the RT-223 is in the stop condition. Even without mastering how o play the pads in real time, you can easily create complex drum and bass patterns. For step recording of a drum track, you first select the shortest note that is to be used unit (length of one step). Then you specify the drum instrument by pressing à pad and the [REPEAT/ STEP] key. The note is entered, and input proceeds to the next step. If you press the [REPEAT/STEP] key without pressing a pad, a rest is entered. For example, to enter the following bass drum pattern by step input, select an eighth note as smallest unit, and then make the input in the following order, as shown in Figure 1.

[KICK] — [STEP] — [STEP] —

[KICK] — [STEP] — [STEP] +

ISTEP] — [KICK] [STEP]

[STEP] — [STEP] — When the end of a pattern is reached, it loops automatically back to the beginning, allowing you to add for example snare and hi-hat separately, to complete the pattern. By pushing two pads at the same time, you can enter two sounds in the same position. For step recording of a bass track, the procedure is slightly different, because unlike for the drum track, the pitch and duration of the sound must be specified. For the drum track, every pad produces the sound of a different instrument, but for the bass track, the pitch is determined by which pad you push. The fact that tapping a pad gives the shortest-unit note and pushing the [REPEAT/STEP] key gives the shortest-unit rest is the same, but the fact that à parameter called “duration” is added when entering a note is different. Even when the step length is the same, the actual duration of each note can be varied individually. To enter the bass phrase shown in Figure 2, select an eighth note as smallest unit and make the entry as shown, while varying the duration. Figure 1 = Dre r C1 FU & L sssdim À; . . . dl ÿ dl 1 ISTEPI _ (STEP) ISTEPI (STEP) (STEP)

Step recording of drum track This section describes how to record the drum track using step recordi LAN 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. 22). When you select an empty pattern, the indication “EMPTY” appears on the display. HINT If there is no empty pattern, delete an unneeded pattern first (—> p. 33).

2. Press the [FUNCTION] key and then

pad 5 (QUANTIZE). The current quantize setting appears on the display. The minimum unit (shortest note) for step recording is determined by this setting. Quantize value

3. Use the VALUE [H/[] keys to select

the quantize value (step length) from the following values.

more. The quantize value is pattern mode: et, and the unit returns to

5. Press the REC [@] key.

The REC [@] key lights up and pattern step input becomes possible. REALTME RG eur REC

6. To enter a note, press the pad

corresponding to the sound, and | then press the [REPEAT/STEP] key. ? CE = The note is entered, and the input position advances by one step. HINT You can check the current position in the pattern on the display (measure/beat/tick). Z. To enter a rest, press the [REPEAT/ STEP] key only. If you press the [REPEAT/STEP] key without pressing a pad, no note is entered, and the input ZOOM RT-223 l

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 [REPEAT/STEP] key to move to its position. Then press the corresponding pad while holding down the [DELETE/ERASE] key. + Ca When you move the position with the [REPEAT/ STEP] key, the pad for the sound input at the current point lights up. When you delete the sound by pressing the pad while holding down the IDELETE/ERASE] key, the pad goes out. pure ERASÉ pure FRASÉ

NOTE During step input, it is not possible to erase the entire track in one go.

9. When step input of the drum track is

finished, press the STOP [HE] key. SToP

The REC [@] key goes out, and step input terminates. Step recording of bass track Now lets add a bass track to the drum track recorded as described in the previous section. Because pitch and duration must be specified for the bass track, the procedure is slightly different from step recording of the drum track.

1. pattern mode, press the [BASS]

key. BASS DRUM @ O | The bass track is selected. The bass program selection method is the same as for real-time recording (— p. 25).

2. Press the [IFUNCTION] key and then

3. Use the VALUE [H/[] keys to select

more. The quantize value is set, and the unit returns to pattern mode.

5. Press the REC [@] key.

The display changes as follows, and step input becomes possible. MALI

6. Press the left or right cursor key.

The display changes as follows. Here you can set the duration value.

The following settings for note duration are available. 1-8 . Quarter note x 1-8

372. . Dotted quarter note

3/4. . Dotted eighth note

After a while, the screen of step 5 appears again.

8. To enter a note, press the pad for

the pitch, and then press the [REPEAT/STEP] key. Pad, EN re The note is entered, and the input position advances by one step. The sound duration will be as specified earlier. You can check the current position in the pattern on the display (measure/ beat/tick). NOTE If the entered duration exceeds the pattern length, the note will continue until the end of the pattern.

9. To advance to the next step, press

the [REPEAT/STEP] key. Ce D If you press the [REPEAT/STEP] key without pressing a pad, the position advances by one step without note entry. ZOOM RT-223

STEP] key to move to its position. Then press the corresponding 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. Pressing the pad while holding the [DELETE/ERASE] key down causes the pad to go out and the note will be erased. Gr] & Bass track * oEE — PRET

the quantize value and duration setting, to proceed until the end of the pattern. ‘When the end of the pattern is reached, the unit automatically loops back to the first measure.

12. When step input of the bass track is

completed, press the STOP [HE] key. stop Par TM REe ARE © The REC [@] completed. key goes out, and step input is HINT If necessary, specify a root for the pattern that suits the entered bass phrase. The BASS KEY setting (p. 64) is used to set the root information for the pattern. For patterns that are not to be used in a song or for patterns where the bass track is empty, making the setting is not required. ZOOM RT-223

This section explains how to edit patterns. Copying a pattern/ The [INSERT/COPY] key flashes and the current Returning a pattern to the pattern is selected as the copy source. factory default condition

4. Use the VALUE [+J/[] keys to select

the pattern to be used as copy You can copy the currently selected pattern to target. another position. This is useful to change only a part of a pattern, such as changing the bass track SE phrasing while keeping the drum track. X Patterns that were preprogrammed at the factory (patterns 0 - 439) can be returned to their original © condition by the copy process described below. Copy target pattern number NOTE HINT When the copy is executed, the existing When you select an empty pattern, the contents of the pattem selected as copy target indication “E” appears to the right of the will be erased. Use this function with care. pattern number.

1. Press the [PATTERN] key. To return one of the factory preprogrammed

patterns (0 - 439) to the original condition, select the same number as copy source and copy target cum SONG PATTERN the indication “COPY” appears on the display). [= ee Then proceed to step 5. 5, To execute the copy, press the IINSERT/COPY] key. The RT-223 goes into pattern mode, and the pattern selection screen appears. + When you have selected an empty

2. Use the VALUE [H/[] keys to select pattern as copy target

the pattern to use as copy source. The copy is carried out when you press the LNSERT/COPY] key. R When you have selected an existing pattern as copy target The indication “REPLACE” appears on the © display when you press the [INSERT/COPY] key. To execute the copy, press the [INSERT/

3. Press the [INSERT/COPY] key. COPY] key once more.

+ When you have selected the same ur pue pattern as copy source and copy target DE The indications “FACTORY” and “REVERT” K appear alternately on the display when you f press the [INSERT/COPY] key. To execute the 32 ZOOM RT-223

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. By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the LINSERT/COPY] key, you can cancel the process and return to pattern mode. Erasing a pattern A user pattern can be erased when it is no longer needed. This can be useful to free up memory space. NOTE When a pattern has been erased, its contents can no longer be restored. Use this function with care. LAN pattern mode, select the pattern to be erased.

2. Press the [DELETE/ERASE] key.

The [DELETE/ERASE] key flashes, and the current pattern name and number alternate with the indication “DELETE” on the display.

8. To execute the erasing process,

press the [DELETE/ERASE] key once more. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key instead of the [DELETE/ERASE] key. Assigning a name to a pattern When you have selected an empty pattern and created a new pattern, the name “PAT xxx” (where xxx is the pattern number) will automatically be assigned to it. You can change this name later.

1. pattern mode, select the pattern

whose name you want to change. Pattern name Pattern number

2. Press the [EDIT] key.

The currently selected character of the pattern name flashes MSIE — nu @S (js) {POP5 VRges) :

8. Use the cursor left/right keys to move

the cursor position, and use the VALUE [+J/[:] keys to select the character. The following characters are available. Numbers: 0 - 9 Letters: À -Z Symbols: (space), () *+-/ Repeat step 3 until the name is complete. 5, When name input is completed, press the [EXIT] key. The name is accepted, and the RT-223 returns to the pattern mode ZOOM RT-223

This section explains what a song in the RT-223 is and how to create songs. What is a song? A song in terms of the RT-223 is a sequence of patterns (a number of measures of drum track and bass track) lined up in play order, to provide the backing for an entire musical piece (see illustration below). The maximum number of songs that can be stored in the RT-223 is 100. A song can be input in three different ways. Step input With this method, you start at the beginning of the song and proceed in discrete steps, specifying the pattern to play and the number of measures for each step. This method is suitable for detailed, manual work on a song. Real-time input With this method, you first assign the patterns to the pads and then play the patterns in real time. This method is suitable for quick and intuitive input of a song. FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator) This method uses simple formulas to specify rhythm pattern playback from start to end. The result is written out as a song in a single operation. This method is suitable for songs with repeated patterns and cases where the configuration of the entire song has been decided beforehand. HINT + The resulting song is the same, regardless of which input method was used. After creating à song with FAST input or real-time input, you can still fine-tune it with step input. + Besides pattern information, a song also contains so-called event data (tempo, beat, volume and other information, see page 42). Use step input to enter event information. Creating a song using step input This section explains how to create a song by lining up patterns one by one.

1. Press the [SONG] key.

The [SONG] key lights up and the RT-223 goes into song mode. The name and number of the currently selected song are shown on the display. SONG "211 PATTERN a e|FEE MP 00 Song name Song number

2. Use the VALUE [+J/[] keys to select

a song for which “EMPTY” is shown. HINT + If there is no empty song, you may have to erase a song that is no longer needed (= p.47). Pattem À Pattern B Pattern © Patiem D | Song Patiem E : Patte À Patte B Pattem C ° [Drum track | | [Drum track] | [ Drumtrack | [Bass track | | [Basstrack ] | | Basstrack | ZOOM RT-223

_ 35X-% 2005#5A26H AA +Fk12#39 Creating Songs (Song Mode) + Keeping a VALUE [+}/-] key depressed changes numbers continuously. +To change numbers quickly, hold down one of the VALUE [+]/[-] keys and press the other key. The numbers will change rapidly.

3. Press the REC [@] key.

The REC [@ ] key lights up and the display changes as follows. This screen is used for step input. EUTEET ES NET Measure Beat Tick or End The “End” indication means that the song is currently at the end position. For an empty song where no information has been input, the start and “End” point are identical. Current position Ÿ1_ (Measure number) Empty song End

4. Press the [INSERT/COPY] key.

The display changes as follows, and pattern input becomes possible. User DEEE COPY ERAGE Number of measures

5. Use the VALUE [H/[] keys to select

the pattern to input. The selected pattern name appears on the display.

6. Use the cursor left/right keys to set

the number of measures for the pattern. If the selected number is higher than the original number of measures for the pattern, the same pattern will be repeated. If a smaller number is selected, the sound will switch to the next pattern partway through.

7. When the setting is complete, press

the [INSERT/COPY] key. The pattern with the specified number of measures is inserted, and the display shows the new end position of the song. This means that the “End” indication has now moved to the last measure = MUSUE M 095 -0 ! (Measure number) Current position

Entered pattern End During step input of a song, the input position can be moved by the following actions.

Jumping to event positions Use the VALUE [+1/[-] keys. With each push of a key, the input position moves to the next or previous event point.

Moving in measure units Use the cursor leftright keys. With each push of a key, the input position moves to the next or previous measure.

Moving in sixteenth note units Use the [REPEAT/STEP] key. With each push of the key, the input position moves in sixteenth note units.

8. Repeat steps 4 - 7 to enter all

required pattern information. To edit an entered pattern, you can perform one of the following actions. + To reselect a pattern Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the point where the respective pattern information is input, and press the [EDIT] key. The event editing screen appears. Now use the eursor left/right keys ZOOM RT-223

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. For details on event input/editing, see page 42. When the pattern is switched within a measure, the new pattern will normally start playing at this point from the beginning. However, you can also have the new pattern start playing from a point other than the beginning. This lets you do things such as inserting the fill-in portion of the new pattern at the third beat of a measure. To do this, press the [REPEAT] key when the new pattern number is displayed, so that a dot () appears next to the pattern number. = MSIE — nu ROCK 1FA 85 Dot Pressing the [REPEAT] key once more turns the dot off. The pattern will be playing from the start. To insert a new pattern in a song Move to the point where the pattern is to be inserted and carry out steps 4 - 7. This inserts a pattern at the current position, and shifts all later patterns back by the duration of the inserted pattern. Insert

PATTERN A [PATTERNS [PATTÉRN D [PATTERN] + To delete a pattern Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the pattern to delete, and press the [EDIT] key to switch to the event editing screen. Now use the cursor leftright keys to select “PTN”, and press the [DELETE/ERASE] key. When pattern information is deleted, the “PTN” indication changes to “’<-PTN”, which means that the preceding pattern will continue to play. For details on event input/editing, see page 42. Erase panne [ET prenne] + To delete a specific measure Move to the start of the measure to delete, and press the [DELETE/ERASE] key. The measure is deleted and subsequent events are shifted by one measure forward. Delete one measure [PATTÉRN À ]PATTÉRNS PATTÉRN D PATTERN c |

the STOP [NH] key. SToP

The REC [@ ] key goes out, and song step input is terminated. Creating a song using real-time input In song mode, you can assign different patterns to the 13 pads and play the patterns with the pads. This allows you to play the accompaniment to a performance by hitting the pads to switch patterns. It can also be used to line up patterns for à song in real time, as described below.

Creating Songs (Song Mode) HINT The operation of pads in song mode resembles 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. M Assigning patterns to pads This section describes how to assign to the pads the patterns to use in a song. NOTE The pattern assignment made in song mode and that made in groove play mode (= p. 48) are separate. These settings do not influence each other.

1. Press the [SONG] key to activate

song mode, and use the VALUE [+]/ [] keys to select a song for which “EMPTY” is shown. HINT +In the factory default condition, song numbers 0 - 9 already have patterns assigned to the pads. +In the factory default condition, song numbers 10 - 99 (for which “EMPTY” is shown) will automatically have the same pattern assignment as used in the previously selected song.

2. Press the [BANK] key.

A screen for making various pad settings appears.

8. Press the pad for which pattern

should be assigned. The pad lights up, and a pattern can be selected.

4. Use the VALUE [+J/[] keys to select

a pattern to assign to the pad.

5. Repeat steps 3 - 4 to assign

patterns to the other pads in the same way.

6. When the setting is complete, press

the [BANK] key or the [EXIT] key. The screen of step 1 appears again. HINT The pattern information is stored for each song separately. —8— Æ Changing the pattern play method for each pad You can make changes to the way a pattern pla in song mode, such as transposing the bass track. Î.in song mode, select the song for which to change the settings, and press the [BANK] key. The screen for making various pad settings appears.

2. Press the pad for which to change

the settings. ZOOM RT-223

The pad lights up, showing that it is selected for operation.

8. 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. rameter ar : Parameter| Description [Setting range type PATTERN Number and name 000-511 assigned to the pad ROOT Bass track root E-D# Operation sh P00 = PI2 NEXT | Orerstion vien RUE switching a patte ul If the root set for a pattern with BASS KEY (— p.

64) and the root set for the song are different, the

bass phrase is transposed to match the root entered for the song. For example, if the pattern root is set to € for the phrase “G - À - B”, and the song root is set to D, the resulting phrase will be “A-B-C#. The NEXT parameter determines the operation when a pad is pressed to switch a pattern and when à pattern has finished playing.

When the pattern is finished, the pattern of the specified pad (00 - 09: pads O - 9, 10: pad [+]. 11: pad [x], 12: pad [0] ) will be called up. F00 - F12 The pattern changes at the change of the beat, and when the pattern is finished, the pattern of the specified pad plays. + StP Playback stops at the end of the pattern. 4, Use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to change the setting value. Repeat steps 2 - 4 to make settings for the other pads in the same way.

5. When the setting is complete, press

the [BANK] key or the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to song mode Æ Using the pads to enter a song in real mode This section describes how to enter a song in real time by tapping pads to which patterns have been assigned. Î.in song mode, select the song for which to perform real-time input. HINT + Song numbers 0 - 9 already have patterns assigned to the pads. + You can assign patterns to pads yourself. For details, see page 37.

2. Press the PLAY [>] key while

holding down the REC [@] key. MALI

The REC [@] key and PLAY [D] key light up, and the song is ready for real-time input.

8. Hit the pad to which the first pattern

is assigned. soon as you hit the pad, real-time recording Starts, and the pattern plays. The current measure and beat and the current song number are shown on the display. ZOOM RT-223

GE Song number Current measure Current beat

4. To switch the pattern, hit the next

pad during the last measure before the intended switch. The pattern assigned to the pad goes into standby, and the pattern is switched at the start of the next measure. The pad that is in standby mode flashes. (Measure number)

Patterns recorded | Pattern À | Pattern À | Pattern B | Pattern B in song t ? Hit pad with Hit pad with assigned pattern À assigned patte B NOTE If you hit a pad whose NEXT parameter (—> p. 38) is set to “FOO - F12”, the pattern will be switched not at the measure boundary but at the beat boundary.

5. Enterthe remaining patterns in the

same way as described for step 4.

6. To terminate song real-time input,

press the STOP [M] key. The REC [@ ] key and PLAY [>] key go out, and song real-time input is completed. HINT + To assign an ending pattern to a pad, set the NEXT parameter to “StP”, so that real-time input will automatically be stopped. + A song created with real-time input can later be edited with step input. Creating a song using FAST input The FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator) method developed by ZOOM uses simple formulas to specify patterns for an entire song, which is then written in a single operation. The formula symbols are entered using the 13 pads. The function of each pad during FAST input is shown in the illustration below. Pad [x] Enters "x {multiplication symbol) or repeated play of the same pattern.

Pad [(] Pads 0-9 "en Serve to specify pattern numbers and repetition times, according to the pad numbers 0 - 9. Enters "+" (plus symbol) for lining up multiple patterns. Pad [+] Enters opening and closing brackets used for linking several patterns. One push of the pad enters a “(' and the second push enters a "}". ZOOM RT-223 Le +

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.

Repeat patterns Use the “x” (multiplication) symbol to specify pattern repetitions. As in normal arithmetic, “x° takes precedence over “+”. For example, entering 0 + 1 x 2 + 2 will result in the following rhythm pattern play sequence.

Repeat multiple patterns Use the “(* and “)” symbols (opening and closing brackets) to link a group of patterns for repetition. Formulas enclosed in brackets take precedence over other formulas. For example, entering 0 + (1 + 2) x 2 + 3 will result in the following rhythm pattern play sequence. An example for creating the rhythm pattern sequence 0 + (1 + 2) x 3 is shown below. HINT If the formula exceeds seven digits, earlier character/symbol entries are scrolled off the display. To see the scrolled part, use the cursor left/right keys to move the display position. 6 4 + + + « wice

_ ATX 2005#Æ5A26H AA +Fk12#39 Creating Songs (Song Mode) NOTE +The FAST 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. + To edit a song that was written with this method, edit the formula and then write the entire song again, or use step input.

1. Press the [SONG] key to activate

song mode, and use the VALUE [+]/ [] keys to select a song for which “EMPTY” is shown. NOTE If you select an existing song and write it out using FAST input, the entire previous content of the song will be overwritten. Use this function with care.

2. Press the [FUNCTION] key and then

the REC [@] key. MALI de & The indication “FAST” appears briefly on the display. Then an underline cursor appears at the first character position. FAST input is now possible. Underline FR

8. Use the pads to enter a formula.

The input method is explained on page 40. If you make a mistake during input, you can correct it as follows + Deleting a number/symbol Use the cursor left/right keys to move the flashing segment to the number/symbol to delete, and press the [DELETE/ERASE] key. + Inserting a number/symbol Use the cursor left/right keys to move the flashing segment to the point where you want to insert a number or symbol, and input the new number/symbol. Æ, When formula input is completed, press the [FUNCTION] key. The song is written and FAST input terminates. NOTE If the entered formula contains a syntax error, the indication “SYTXERR” appears on the display when you press the IFUNCTION] key. After a while, the formula input screen appears again. Correct the wrong part, and perform the write operation again. ZOOM RT-223

Entering event information Besides pattern information, you can enter various other information (called event data) for a song, such as tempo, beat, and volume. You can gradually fade out the volume or switch the sound of the drum kit or bass program at any point in the song. To add event data to a song for which patterns have already been input, use the step input method. Tin song mode, select the song for which you want to input an event.

2. Press the REC [@] key.

The REC [@] key lights up, and step input for the song becomes possible. KA Move to the position where you want to enter event information. For information on moving the current position, see page 35. At a point where any kind of event information "EVENT" indication

including pattern information is input, the “EVENT” indication is shown (see illustration below). = MSIE — nur Ce) "EVENT" Ml le T Ml | dE indication Pr Tex HINT By using the VALUE [+]/[-] keys during step input of a song, you can move directly to previous or later events.

4. Press the [EDIT] key.

You can now select the event type to enter/edit. ER ED = MOSUIE — dur Currently selected event name Event setting "EVENT" indication Lever "EVENT" indication L EVENT Pattem number 000 Lever Beat Bass track root Tempo Drum track volume Bass track volume Drum kit number Bass program number

select the type of event to enter.

Available event types are shown in the following table. Eventtype| Description [Settingrange PTN Pattern number 000-511 TIMSIG | Beat av ROOT | Bass track root E-D# TEMPO | Tempo 40-250 DR VOL | Drum track volume 0-15 BS VOL | Bastrack volume | 0-15 DRKIT | Drmkit 0-12 BS PRG | Bass program oi 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. (By pressing the VALUE [+]/[-] keys in this condition, you can change the setting.) = MOSUNE — NT Event name Event setting value If you select an event for which no information has been input at the current position, the indication “<-xxx” (where xxx is the event name) is shown. This means that the preceding information for the same event type remains valid. The following illustration shows an example for the display when the TEMPO event is selected.

Event name HINT *f you enter tempo information at the beginning of a song, the song will always play at that tempo, regardless of current tempo settings. + Ifthe root set for a pattem with BASS KEY {= p. 64) and the root set for the song are different, the bass phrase is transposed to match the root entered for the song. For example, if the pattern root is set to C for the phrase “G - À - B”, and the song root is set to D, the resulting phrase will be “A - B- C#”.

6. Use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to enter

the setting value. When you specify the setting value with the VALUE [+]J/[-] keys, the indication “<xxx” (where xxx is the event name) changes to the event name only. This indicates that new event information has been input at the current position TEMPO 86 Event name Entered value + When event information for the current position has been input, press the [EXIT] key to return to the song step input screen. GENE) If required, repeat steps 3 - 7 for other events. ZOOM RT-223

Creating Songs (Song Mode) _ A4 K—5 2005#Æ5A26H *AMA +Fk12#39 To edit event information that has already been input, proceed as follows. + To delete an event Call up the event to delete, and press the IDELETE/ERASE] key. + To change an event setting value Call up the event to edit, and use the VALUE [HV] keys to change the value.

The REC [@ ] key goes out, and song step input is completed. Playing a song This section shows how you can select and play a song that you have created.

1. Press the [SONG] key.

The [SONG] key lights up and the RT-223 goes into song mode. The display shows the currently selected song name and number.

2. Use the VALUE [+J/[] keys to select

the song you want to play, and press the PLAY [»-] key.

R ar ne o © K° The selected song is played back.

8. To stop song playback, press the

STOP [5] key. HINT While the song is stopped, you can use the cursor left/right keys to move the current position in measure units. ZOOM RT-223

This section describes how you can edit a song that you have created. Copying a range of measures 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. Copy

1. Press the [SONG] key.

The RT-223 goes into song mode, and the song selection screen appears.

2. Use the VALUE [H/[] keys to select

3. Press the REC [@] key.

The key lights up and song step input becomes possible.

4. Press the [EDIT] key while holding

down the [INSERT/COPY] key. set COPT Q+æ©® The display changes as follows. On this screen, you can specify the copy start point measure. = MSUNE NT 83-01 see First measure of range to copy

5. Use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to select

the measure to be used as start point of the range to copy. Then press the [INSERT/COPY] key. The display changes as follows. On this screen, you can specify the copy end point measure. = mas — Last measure of range to copy

6. Use the VALUE [+J/[] keys to select

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. Insert point for range to copy Z. Use the VALUE [H/[] keys to select the point where the copied range is to be inserted.

8. T carry out the copy process, press

the [INSERT/COPY] key. The indication “DONE” appears, and the “End” point moves back by the number of copied measures. By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [INSERT/COPY] key, you can cancel the process and return to the previous step.

Song step input is terminated, and the RT-223 returns to song mode. Copying a song The currently selected song can be copied onto another song number. This is useful to create song variations. NOTE When you carry out the copy process, any existing song at the copy destination will

be overwritten. Use this function with care. Î.in song mode, select the song to use as copy source.

2. Press the [INSERT/COPY] key.

User pere OP ERAGE The [INSERT/COPY] key flashes, and the current song is selected as copy source.

3. Use the VALUE [+J/[] keys to select the

song number of the copy destination.

Copy destination song number Ÿ = MSN — nr — HINT When you select an empty song, the indication “E” appears to the right of the song number. NOTE I is not possible to select the current song as copy destination. To carry out the copy, press the IINSERT/COPY] key. If an empty song has been selected as copy destination The copy process is carried out when you press the [INSERT/COPY] key. If an existing song has been selected as copy destination The indication “REPLACE" appears when you press the [INSERT/COPY] key. To carry out the copy, press the [INSERT/COPY] key once more. ZOOM RT-223 l

Editing a Song 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. Érasing a song You can erase the contents of the currently selected song, retumning it to the blank state. NOTE An erased song cannot be restored. Use this function with care. Tin song mode, select the song to erase.

2. Press the [DELETE/ERASE] key.

The [DELETE/ERASE] key flashes, and the song name/number indication and the indication “DELETE” are shown altenately on the display.

3. To carry out the erase process,

press the [DELETE/ERASE] key once more. When the erase 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 [DELETE/ERASE] key, the process is canceled and the RT-223 returns to the song mode.

Assigning a name to a song When you have selected an empty song and created a new song, the name “SONGxxx” (where xxx is the song number) will automatically be assigned to it. You can change this name later Î.in song mode, select the song whose name you want to change. Song name … Song number

2. Press the [EDIT] key.

The currently selected character of the song name flashes LE MESURE — nur = JUGLEMAN 1

8. Use the cursor left/right keys to

move the cursor position, and use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to select the character. For information on available characters, see page

Repeat step 3 until the name is complete. 5, When name input is completed, press the [EXIT] key. CN ES) The name is accepted, and the RT-223 returns to the song mode. ZOOM RT-223

This section describes the groove play mode. In this mode, the 13 pads are used to play patterns them. This allows quick switching between patterns during a performance. Up to 4 patterns n be played simultaneously, letting you play two patterns with a different beat, or the same pattern twice, shifted by 1 beat, to create a complex rhythm.

1. Press the [SONG] key and

[PATTERN] key simultaneously. SONG “#1 PATTERN

The RT-223 switches to groove play mode. The [SONG] key and [PATTERN] key are both lit. The display shows the name and number of the currently selected song. NOTE In groove play mode, all patterns are played with the tempo of the currently selected song. If required, you can enter a desired tempo at the beginning of the song (= p. 42).

2. Try out the sound by pressing any pad.

In the factory default condition, the RT-223 has 13 patterns specially designed for groove play jgned to the pads. If a pad is held down, the assigned pattern plays repeatedly. The intensity with which the pad is hit controls the overall pattern volume. While the pad is pressed, the pattern name and number are shown on the display. POPS WAges

Pattern number Pattern assigned to pad

3. To change the pattern assigned to a

pad, hold the pad down and use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to select the new pattern. ER,”

Ifthe VALUE [-] key is pressed while “O” is displayed, or if the VALUE [+] key is pressed while “510° is displayed, the display indication changes to “PAD”. Instead of a pattern, a pad for which “PAD® is selected will play the single sound originally allocated to the pad (such as kick drum or snare). NOTE + The pattern assignments made in groove play and those made in song mode (— p.

87) are separate and independent of each

other. «The pattes assigned to the pads are retained also while the unit is turned off.

4. To repeat a pattern even when the

pad is released, hit the pad while holding down the [REPEAT/STEP] key. CR + Go The patte will be looped even when you release the pad. To stop the loop, hit the pad once more. The unit returns to normal groove play. ZOOM RT-223

5. T play several patterns

simultaneously, push several pads together. Pad GC (Faq) Up to 4 patterns can be played simultaneously, using the same tempo. Slightly shifting the timing when you hit the pads is also possible. NOTE 1f 5 or more pads are pushed, only the patterns of the last 4 pads will be played.

6. To play a song while groove play

continues in the background, use the VALUE [+]J/[-] keys to select the song number and press the PLAY D>] key. CENTS CRE o *R© In groove play mode, the PLAY [B] key and STOP [M] key can be used to start or stop the currently selected song. Also while a song is playing, up to four patterns assigned to pads can be played. HINT During groove playback, pad operation (press/release) is detected using the quantize value (shortest note) as the detection interval. This is aimed at matching the timing to other grooves and songs played at the same time. Playing with fast timing is therefore facilitated by choosing a low quantize value. To play with small timing shifts, choose a higher quantize setting. NOTE In groove play mode, song editing is not possible. Z. To terminate the groove play mode, press the [SONG] key or [PATTERN] key. SONG “Le PATTERN SONG “200 PATTERN RS x D'OR Shortest note set with quantize settin Release PLAY L

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. Creating an original drum kit To create your very own drum kit, you select drum and percussion sounds and assign them to the pads (13 pads x 3 banks), along with other settings such as panning.

1. Press the [PATTERN] key.

SONG “0 PATTERN The [PATTERN] key lights up, and the RT-223 goes into pattern mode.

2. Press the [DRUMI] key and then the

[KIT/PROG] key. The screen for selecting a drum kit appears.

3. Use the VALUE [H/[] keys to select

a drum kit, and then press the [EDIT] key. A menu for making individual pad settings appears. Selected item [in this example: sound name) 4, Use the [BANK] key and the 13 pads to select a pad. The selected pad lights up, and the setting can be made. 5, Use the cursor left/right keys to select one of the following items. R&\ © Sound name From the single drum and percussion sounds stored in the RT-223, select the sound to assign to the pad. Each sound is identified by a number. For a list of available sounds, see the appendix at the end of this manual. PITCH This lets you fine-tune the pitch of the drum sound assigned to each pad. The setting range is -7.9 - 0 (reference pitch) - +7.9. The setting can be made in increments of 0.1 (1/10 semitone). INSTLVL (Instrument level) Sets the volume for each pad in the range from 0t0 15 PAN (Panning) Sets the left/right position of each pad when stereo playback is carried out. The setting range is L63 (fully left) - 0 (center) - R63 (fully right) ZOOM RT-223

Various Drum Kit Functions (Kit Mode) + VGROUP (Voice 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 PLO - PL7 and MNO - MN7. If you select PL for a pad, the previous sound of the pad will keep playing in addition to the new sound when you hit the pad in succession. If you select MN for a pad, the previous sound of the pad will stop, and only the new sound is heard when you hit the pad in succession.

The numeric settings 0 - 7 determine the group of a pad (0: no group, 1 - 7: group 1 - 7). The sounds of pads that are in the same group will not be produced together. By assigning the pads for open hi-hat and closed hi-hat to the same group, the open hi-hat sound will be suppressed when you activate the closed hi-hat sound, resulting in a natural effect. The group number 0 - 7 applies both to PL and MN. Therefore pads PLI and MN1 will not produce sound together. SENDLVL (Send level) Sets the signal level to be supplied to the REVERB effect, The setting range is 0 - 100. This setting is made separately for each pad and is independent of the overall drum kit send level setting (— p. 56) made in effect mode. To control effect intensity for each pad individually, it may be best to set the effect mode send level to 0 and adjust the SENDLVL parameter for the pads. NOTE If the KICKDRY parameter in the patch currently selected for the REVERE effect is ON, changing the send level of a pad to which the kick drum sound is assigned {pad 0 of pad bank 1/2) has no effect. To turn the KICKDRY parameter on and off, follow the steps described in the section "Editing effect patches". + KITNAME (Drum kit name) Lets you change the name of the drum kit (> p. 53).

6. Use the VALUE [HJ/[] keys to adjust

7. Repeat steps 4 - 6 for the other

8. When the setting is complete, press À

the [EXIT] key. l CN ES) re automatically saved, and the drum kit select screen appears again. To return to pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key. ZOOM RT-223

| San S2X-% 2005#Æ5A26H REA +Fk12#39 Various Drum Kit Functions (Kit Mode) Copying a drum ki 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 al. part of it to quickly create your or By specifying the same drum kit as copy source and copy target, you can return the drum kit to its factory default condition. NOTE When the copy is executed, the existing contents of the drum kit selected as copy target will be erased. Use this function with care.

1. Press the [PATTERN] key.

The [PATTERN] key lights up and the RT-223 goes into pattern mode.

2. Press the [DRUMI] key and then the

[KIT/PROG] key. The screen for selecting a drum kit appears.

3. Use the VALUE [H/[] keys to select

the drum kit to be used as copy source.

4. Press the [INSERT/COPY] key.

The [INSERT/COPY] key flash drum kit is selected as copy source. . and the current , Use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to select the number of the copy destination drum kit. mm = LEE 52 © copy destination drum kit number To return a drum kit to the factory default condition, select the same number as copy source t (the indication “COPY” on the display). Then proceed to step 6.

6. To execute the copy, press the

IINSERT/COPY] key. +_ If a different drum kit number is selected for the copy source and copy target The copy will be carried out when you press the [INSERT/COPY] key. When you have selected the same drum kit as copy source and copy target The indications “FACTORY” and “REVERT” appear alternately on the display when you press the [INSERT/COPY] key. To execute the factory restore process, press the [INSERT/ COPY] key once more. When the copy process is completed, the indication “DONE" appears, and the RT-223 returns to the drum kit select screen. If you press the LEXIT] key instead of the [INSERT/COPY] key, the process is canceled and the RT-223 returns to the drum kit select screen.

Various Drum Kit Functions (Kit Mode) 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 [PATTERN] key.

The [PATTERN] key lights up and the RT-223 goes into pattern mode.

2. Press the [DRUMI] key and then the

[KIT/PROG] key. The screen for selecting a drum kit appears.

3. Use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to select

the drum kit whose name you want to edit. A menu for making individual pad settings appears.

4. Use the cursor left/right keys to

bring up the indication "KITNAME" on the display. After a while, the current drum kit name appears. The currently selected character of the drum kit name flashes. = MESURE — Hu RCE HINT The “KITNAME” parameter applies to all pads. 5, Use the cursor left/right keys to move the cursor position, and use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to select the character. For information on available characters, see page

6. Repeat step 5 until the name is

complete. Z. When name input is completed, press the [EXIT] key. The new name is accepted, and the drum kit select screen appears again. To return to pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key. ZOOM RT-223

This section explains the effects that can be used with the drum ki/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. The REVERB effect is mixed to the original sound of the drum kit/bass program. These two types of effect can be used simultaneously and can be switched individually on and off. The characteristics of each effect type are described below. HE COMP EQ effect The COMP EQ effect is inserted in the drum kit/ bass program signal output and comprises functions such as compressor and low-fi sound simulation.

effect Drum kit HE REVERB effect The REVERB effect of the RT-223 lets you adjust effect intensity by controlling the level of the signal sent from the drum kit and bass program to the effect. The si s REVERB effect is then added to the final stereo signal. For the drum kit, you can also set the send level individually for each instrument sound. Y_Y s IL/MONO OUT] REVERB ! ! [R OUT] jacks steel &s | © Drum : Kit program Î

Return HINT In effect mode, you adjust the overall send level of the drum kit/bass program. To adjust the send level for individual instruments of the drum kit, perform pad send level adjustment in kit mode (> p. 51). About patches The COMP EQ effect and REVERB effect comprise different effect types that determine the category of the effect and different effect parameters that determine the intensity and other aspects of the effect. By first selecting an effect type and then adjusting its parameters, you can achieve a wide variety of sound characteristics. The sum of these edited effect settings is called a patch. Storing and recalling patches makes it possible to instantly switch among different effect settings. The RT-223 allows you to use 40 patches each for the COMP EQ effect and REVERB effect. ZOOM RT-223

_ SSX—-Z 2005#5A26H REA +Fk12#39 Using Effects (Effect Mode) Using the COMP EQ effect This section describes how to use the COMP EQ effect. LAN 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. The display changes as follows. COMP EQ effect patch name COMP EQ effect patch number

2. Use the VALUE [H/[] keys to select

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. + If a playable pattern or song is selected in pattern or song mode, pressing the PLAY D] key will start playback of the pattern or song. This lets you check the sound. S. To temporarily bypass the COMP EQ effect, press the [COMP EQ] key so that the key goes out. The COMP EQ effect is turned off, and the indication “BYPASS” is shown on the display. To turn the COMP EQ effect back on, press the [COMP EQ] key once more. 4, When the COMP EQ effect patch has been selected, press the [EXIT] key. CN ES) The effect mode is terminated, and the RT-223 returns to the previous mode. Using the REVERB effect This section describes how to use the REVERB effect. For this effect, you first select the patch and then separately adjust the send level for the drum kit and bass program.

1. pattern, song, or groove play

mode, press the [REVERB] key several times, so that the key lights up. The RT-223 switches to effect mode, and the REVERB effect becomes ON. The display changes as follows. REVERB effect patch number REVERB effect patch name

2. Use the VALUE [+J/[] keys to select

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.

8. Press the [EDIT] key.

The [REVERB] key flashes and the patch edit screen appears. ER EN

4. Use the cursor left/right keys to

bring up the indication "DR SEND" on the display. This screen lets you adjust the overall send level of the drum kit. = MR — nu e AT Drum kit send level HINT You can change the send level for each drum/percussion sound separately. To do this, adjust the send level for each pad in kit mode (> p. 51).

5. Use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to adjust

the drum kit send level. The send level can be adjusted in the range from 0 - 100. HINT The REVERB effect comprises the KICKDRY parameter that excludes the sound of the kick drum from effect processing. When this parameter is ON, the sound of pad O in pad bank 1/2 will not be changed by the REVERB effect. (The same applies if the pad send level is raised in kit mode.) For information on how to turn the KICKDRY parameter on and off, see the section "Editing effect patches”.

6. Use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to bring

up the indication "BS SEND" on the display. This screen lets you adjust the send level of the bass program.

7. Use the VALUE [HJ/[] keys to adjust

the bass program send level.

8. When the send level patch has been

adjusted, press the [EXIT] key. The RT-223 returns to the condition of step 1.

9. Save the current patch.

For information on how to save an effect patch, see page 58. NOTE The send level setting for the drum kit/bass program is saved as part of the patch. If you switch to another patch without Storing the edited patch first, the edit contents will be lost.

10.7 temporarily bypass the REVERB

effect, press the [REVERB] key so that the key goes out. The REVERB effect is turned off, and the indication "BYPASS" is shown on the display. To turn the REVERB effect back on, press the [REVERB] key once more so that the key is lit. 11, To terminate the REVERB effect setting, press the [EXIT] key. The effect mode is terminated, and the RT-223 returns to the previous mode.

Editing effect patches and the patch edit screen appears. = MoSUNE — NT 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. An example for effect parameters for effect types of the COMP EQ effect is shown below. Effect type

1. Press the [COMP EQ] key (to edit

the COMP EQ effect) or the [REVERB] key (to edit the REVERB effect) several times, so that the key lights up. The RT-223 switches to effect mode, and the patch select screen appears.

2. Use the VALUE [H/[] keys to select

the patch to edit. HINT To change the effect intensity of the REVERE effect, use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “DR SEND” on the display, and adjust the send level.

8. Press the [EDIT] key.

The [COMP EQ] key or [REVERB] key flashes, EFFECT on HINT When “EFFECT” is shown on the display, you can use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to switch the effect on and off.

4. Press the cursor right key once to

bring up the effect type indication on the display. = MUSUIE — NT Effect type name 5, Use the VALUE [+J/[] keys to select | the effect type to use. &

HINT If a playable pattern or song is selected in pattern or song mode, pressing the PLAY D] key will start playback of the pattern or song. This lets you check the sound.

6. Use the cursor left/right keys to

select the effect parameter to edit. Which effect parameters are displayed will depend on the effect type In the illustration below, MLTCOMP has been selected as effect type of the COMP EQ effect, and the “XOVER H” parameter is displayed. = MSIE — MT Effect paramete: name Setting value ZOOM RT-223

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. HINT + When editing the COMP EQ effect, you can bring up “LEVEL” to adjust the overall volume level of the patch. + When editing the REVERB effect, you can bring up “EFX LVL” to adjust the mixing amount of the effect sound. + When editing the REVERB effect, you can bring up “KICKDRY” to individually switch the effect off and on for pad O of pad bank 1/2 (usually assigned to the Kick drum). . When you have finished editing the

9. wh h finished editing th:

patch, press the [EXIT] key. The patch select screen appears again. Press the LEXIT] key once more to terminate effect mode. NOTE If you switch to another patch without storing the edited patch first, the edit contents will be lost. For information on how to store a patch, see the next section. Storing, swapping, or initializing effect patches This section explains how to store a patch of the COMP EQ effect or REVERB effect. If you store an already stored patch in another location, a copy of the patch is created. You can also swap two patches in their respective locations, or use this procedure to restore a patch to the factory default condition.

1. Atthe patch select screen for the

COMP EQ effect or REVERB effect, select the patch to store or swap. HINT + You can also store or swap patches from the patch editing screen. In this case, the patch being edited will be the one that is stored or swapped. + To initialize a patch, select the patch that you want to return to the factory default condition.

2. Press the [INSERT/COPY] key.

The [INSERT/COPY] key flashes, and the patch name/patch number and the indication "STORE >" are shown alternately on the display.

8. Use the cursor left/right keys to

select the "STORE >", "SWAP >", or "FACTORY" ze) action. If you have selected "SWAP >", the patch name/ patch number and the indication "SWAP >" are shown alterately on the display. If you have selected "FACTORY", the indications "FACTORY" and "REVERT" are shown alternately on the display. To continue with the initialize procedure, go directly to step 5. must Æ,. if you have selected "STORE >" or “SWAP >", use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to select the store/swap target patch number. ZOOM RT-223

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, press the

[INSERT/COPY] key. Store, swap, or factory initialize is carried out, and the patch select screen appears again. If you press the [EXIT] key instead of the [INSERT/ COPY] key, the respective process is canceled. Assigning a name to an effect patch To give a name to a patch of the COMP EQ effect or REVERB effect, proceed as follows.

1. From the COMP EQ effect or

REVERB effect patch select screen, select the patch whose name you want to change. The patch name/patch number are shown.

2. Press the [EDIT] key.

CNCHKES) The patch edit screen appears . The display shows the effect type.

8. Use the cursor left/right keys to

bring up the indication "PATNAME" on the display. After a while, the name of the current patch appears. The currently selected character of the patch name flash © @\{NEIHAL 4, Use the cursor left/right keys to move the cursor position, and use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to select the character. For information on available characters, see page

5. Repeat step 4 until the name is |

6. When name input is completed, |

press the [EXIT] key. The patch select screen appears again. Press the [EXIT] key once more to terminate effect mode. NOTE If you switch to another patch without storing the edited patch first, the edit contents will be lost. For information on how to store a patch, see the previous section. ZOOM RT-223

The RT-223 incorporates a metronome function that is ideal to provide a ide rhythm for practice. The metronome also lets you use mixed beat patterns, such as 2 + 3 or 3 + 4 beat combinations. H Beat types The metronome of the RT-223 supports beats using quarter notes or eighth notes as denominator (unit note). The following numerators (number of beats) can be selected. Denominator unit note) Quarter note Numerator (number of beats) 1,2, 3,4, 243, 342, 343, 6,344,

Eighth note 6/8, 7/8, 12/8 Within the beats using the quarter note denominator, there are five subtypes (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5) that differ in dynamics and count detail. For example, if a 4/4 beat is selected, the C1 - CS variations are as follows 2/4 3/4 4/4 J J J t L t L 2/4 3/4 4/4

1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 ecs5 1, 9,09 [ L l L : L l L | 1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 NOTE + Depending on the beat type, some dynamics combinations are not available. + For beats using the eighth note denominator (6/8, 7/8, 12/8), the dynamics cannot be changed. HE Mixed beat patterns When using the metronome at a 5/4 beat, you can select 2 + 3 or 3 +2 as a numerator. ©2:3 C1 J J J J J L i ! i i y | L L L L L VS 2/5 3/5 as 5/5 @3+2 c1 J J J J J L i i 1 i y | L L L L L VS 2/5 3/5 as 5/5 In the same way, when using the metronome at a 7/4 beat, you can select 3 + 4, or 4 +3, resulting in different ways of counting the measure. ZOOM RT-223

Using the Metronome (Metronome Mode) ©3+4 C1 V7 27 87 47 87 67 77 dy 7 4 dr L + + V7 27 87 47 87 67 77 To use the metronome function, proceed as follows. LAN 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. The pattern name consists of a numeral/symbol combination that stands for the beat type, and a numeral that stands for the stress dynamics setting. For a list of available beats and dynamics Pattern number Pattern name (beat type + dynamics) HINT + When the RT-223 is in metronome mode, all effects are bypassed and no effect processing is carried out.

2. Use the VALUE [+J/[] keys to select

3. To change the sound of the

metronome, press the [KIT/PROG] key and use the cursor left/right keys to select the sound. Available sound choices for the metronome are as follows. Display _ | indication and corresponding sound M-BELL | Metronome sound M-CLICK_| Metronome sound (click only) STICK | Stick beating sound COWBELL | Cowbell sound HIGH-Q | Synthesizer click sound | wT/PROG MSA — Hi — &)

4. To quit the sound selection screen,

HINT 8. To terminate metronome mode, 1f you tap the [TEMPO] key twice, the press the [PATTERN] key or the interval is set as a quarter note (tap tempo [SONG] key. input function).

SONG “LS PATTERN SONG PATTERN

6. To activate the metronome sound,

press the PLAY [>] key. D CD 4, CD EU ES The RT-223 returns to pattern mode or song ru Re CA © mode. When metronome mode finishes, the effect bypass condition is canceled and the foot switch setting returns to the original condition. The metronome begins to operate. The display now shows the current beat in real time. IF you press the LEXITI key in {his step, the RT-223 returns to the previous mode. 4,8 PM 0 Current beat Tempo value & NOTE d r When a foot switch is connected to the Le RT-223 and the foot switch function is not set to “TAP”, the foot switch will automatically be set to control start/stop when the metronome is activated. HINT You can change the metronome sound and tempo also while the metronome is operating. Z. To stop the metronome, press the STOP [5] key. sror Par TMREe RE © 62 ZOOM RT-223 !

The [FUNCTION] key is used to make various settings for the RT-223. The basic steps for using the IFUNCTION] key and the setting items are described below. Basic function setting procedure The [FUNCTION] key is used in the same way for most setting items. The basic steps are as follows.

1. Press the [FUNCTION] key.

The [FUNCTION] key flashes, indicating that you can select a setting item. NOTE For some items, you must first select the pattern before pressing the [FUNCTION] key, or you must first stop playback. For details, see the description of the respective items.

2. Depending on the desired item,

press one of pads 1 - 13 orthe [PATTERN] key. The 13 pads on the top panel and the [PATTERN] key are used to select items. The item is identified by the label below the pad or key, as given in brackets in the following list. Pad 0 (BASS KEY) Sets the reference pitch for the ba well as the pattern root. Pad 1 (MIX) Sets the drum track/bass track level. Pad 2 (BASS TUNE) Allows tuning a bass program. Pad 3 (TIME SIG) Sets the time signature of the pattern. program as Pad 4 (PRE COUNT) Switches pre-count on or off and sets the number of beats. Pad 5 (QUANTIZE) Sets the quantize value. Pad 6 (CLICK VOL) Sets the metronome volume. Pad 7 (BAR LENGTH) Sets the number of measures for the pattern Pad 8 (FOOT SW) Sets the foot switch function. Pad 9 (SWING) Sets the amount of swing for playback. Pad [+] (PAD SENS) Adjusts the pad sensitivity. Pad [x] (SHIFT) Shifts the playback timing backwards or forwards. Pad [0] (MIDI) Sets reception of MIDI synchronization messages on and off and assigns the MIDI channel for each track. IPATTERNI] key Serves Lo display remaining memory capacity. NOTE For some items, the sound or track that is to be set must be selected after selecting the item.

3. Use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to

change the setting. HINT + Keeping a VALUE [+}/-] key depressed changes numbers continuously. + To change numbers quickly, hold down one of the VALUE [+]/[-] keys and press the other key. The numbers will change rapidiy. + When you change a function setting, the ZOOM RT-223

20m 64X—% 2005#Æ5A26H AA +Fk12#39 Changing Various Settings of the RT-223 new setting becomes effective immediately. To return to the previous setting, perform the setting procedure again.

4. Press the [FUNCTION] key once

more, or press the [EXIT] key. The function setting mode is terminated. HINT The [FUNCTION] key is also used for demo song playback (— p. 8), FAST input (— p. 39), and other functions. Function setting items This section explains the various items that can be set and gives information on the setting range. HE Setting bass program reference pitch (BASS KEY) Setting range: C - B This sets the pitch assigned to pad 0 in the range from C to B. The note set here also expresses the root of the pattern. When you use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to change the pitch of pad 0, the pitch of pads 1 - 9, [+], [x], and [0] also is shifted accordingly. A sharp pitch (#) is expressed a Stands for #) £9° (where o HINT This setting is stored for each pattern individually. HE Setting the drum track/bass track level (MIX) Setting range: 0 - 15 Sets the volume for each track in a patte over a range of 0 - 15. After selecting this item, use the [DRUM] or [BASS] key to select the track and then use the VALUE [+}/[-] keys to make the setting. HINT This setting is stored for each pattern individually. Æ Tuning a bass program (BASS TUNE) Setting range: 435 - 445 (Default: 440) Allows tuning the bass program in the range of À = 435 Hz to À = 445 Hz. E Setting the time signature of a pattern (TIME SIG) Setting range: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8 Set the time signature for the pattern to 1 - 8 (1/4 - 8/4 beat). The time signature of an already recorded pattern (indicated by “*” on the display) is not possible. HINT This setting is stored for each pattern individually. E Setting the pre-count (PRE COUNT) Setting range: oFF, 1 - 8, SP (Default: 4) The pre-count (number of metronome ticks before the start of pattern real-time recording) can be turned on and off, and the number of measures etc. can be set. This setting applies to all patterns. The settings have the following meaning. ° 0FF Pre-count is off. *1-8 Real-time recording starts after the respective number of measures has been counted. + SP Real-time recording starts after the following special pre-count was heard. elylydil, ZOOM RT-223

4 RT223(E).fm 65 K—> 2005#Æ5A26H AA +123 Changing Various Settings of the RT-223 HE 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. The quantize setting affects the following four functions: Shortest note for real-time recording Shortest note for step recording Sound interval when [REPEAT/STEP] key is used together with pad for continuous repetition Pad push/release detection timing during groove play The following 8 settings are available for the quantize value. Quarter note 24...Sixteenth triplet note Eighth note 32 ….Thirty-second note …Eighth triplet note 48... Thirty-second triplet note 16..Sixteenth note Hi …. 1 tick (1/96 quarter note) NOTE Even if Quantize is set to Hi, the continuous repetition interval for the IREPEAT/STEP] key is a thirty-second triplet note. «If you press the REC [@] key instead of the [FUNCTION] key in step 4 of “Basic function setting procedure”, the note recorded in the currently selected pattern is aligned with the quantize value. HE Setting the metronome volume level (CLICK VOL) Setting range: 0 - 15 (Default: 15) The volume level of the metronome click sound heard during real-time recording can be adjusted with this setting. The setting applies to all patterns. E Setting the number of measures for a pattern (BAR LENGTH) Setting range: 1 - 99 Sets the length of the pattern in the range from 1 - 99 measures. After setting the pattern length, press the [FUNCTION] key to confirm the setting. The initial setting for an empty pattern is then changed Changing the length of an already recorded pattern is also possible. To do this, select the pattern for which you want to make the change, and then press the REC [@ ] key instead of the [FUNCTION] key in step 4 of “Basic function setting procedure”. The action will change as follows. + Making the number of measures larger Blank measures are added to the end of the pattern. + Making the number of measures smaller The excess measures at the end of the pattern are cut off. HINT This setting is stored for each pattern individually. E Selecting the foot switch function (FOOT SW) Setting range: PADOO - PAD38, TAP,

COUNT, START, MUTE, REPEAT, JAM

(Default: JAM) This setting determines the function of a foot switch (FS01) connected to the [FOOT SW] jack on the rear panel. The setting is made by pressing the [FUNCTION] key followed by pad 8 (FOOT SW). The indication “FOOT SW” appears on the displ and then the currently selected foot switch function is shown. In this condition, you can change the setting Available settings and setup procedures are listed below. + Playing a drum sound of a pad with FS01 You can play one of the drum sounds assigned to the pads of a pattern with the foot switch. This is useful to play the bass drum with your ZOOM RT-223

foot. To make the setting, press the IFUNCTION] 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.) Depending on the selected pad, the indication PADO0 - PAD38 is shown Switching pad drum sounds with FS01 You can switch between two drum sounds assigned to the pads of a pattern with the foot switch. To make the setting, press the IFUNCTION] key followed by pad 8 (FOOT SW). Then push the FS01 down and press the first pad. Release the FSO1 and press the second pad. The sound of the first pad can now be switched with the FS01.When the foot switch is pushed down, the sound of the first pad is heard. When it is released, the sound of the second pad is heard. The left three digits of the display show the number of the first pad, and the right three digits the number of the second pad. To switch between open hi-hat and closed hi- hat with your foot, push the FS01 and press pad 4 (CLOSED HAT). Then release the FSO1 and press pad 6 (OPEN HAT) + Using the FS01 to set the tempo You can adjust the tempo by tapping the foot switch twice in succession (tap tempo function). To make the setting, press the IFUNCTION] key followed by pad 8 (FOOT SW), and then press the [TEMPO] key. (The indication “TAP” appears on the display.) + Using the FS01 to control start/pause With this setting, the FS01 will function in the same way as the PLAY [Bb] key, switching between “Start play” — “Pause” —> “Resume play” with every push. To make the setting, press the [FUNCTION] key followed by pad 8 (FOOT SW), and then press the PLAY [B] key. (The indication “COUNT® appears on the display.) + Using the FS01 to control start/stop With this setting, the FS01 will function in the same way as when the PLAY [D] key and STOP [I] key are pressed alternately, switching between “Start play” — “Stop” — “Start play from beginning” with every push. To make the setting, press the [FUNCTION] key followed by pad 8 (FOOT SW), and then press the STOP [IN] key. (The indication “START” appears on the display.) Using the FS01 to mute a desired track With this setting, the currently selected track (drum or bass) is muted when the foot switch is pressed. To make the setting, press the [FUNCTION] key followed by pad 8 (FOOT SW), and then press the VALUE [-] key. (The indication “MUTE” appears on the display.) Using the FS01 to control continuous percussion sound With this setting, you can play the sound of a pad continuously by hitting the pad with the foot switch pushed down. To make the setting, press the [FUNCTION] key followed by pad 8 (FOOT SW), and then press the [REPEAT/ STEP] key. (The indication “REPEAT” appears on the display.) Using the FS01 to control jam play {song mode only) When the RT-223 is in song mode, the FSO1 can be used for the jam function that allows switching between multiple patterns simply by pressing the foot switch. To make the setting, press the [FUNCTION] key followed by pad 8 (FOOT SW), and then press the [SONG] key. (The indication “JAM appears on the display.) For details on the jam function, see page 68

E Setting the playback swing amount (SWING) Setting range: 8th, 16th/50 - 75 (Default: 8th/50) This setting controls the swing amount (rhythm flourish) To make the setting, press the [FUNCTION] key followed by pad 9 (SWING). The indication “SWING” is shown on the display for a while. When the display indication changes, use the cursor leftright keys to select “8th” (swing in eighth note units) or “16th” (swing in sixteenth note units), and then use the VALUE [+]J/[-] keys change the setting value. With a setting of 50, there is no change. Higher values result in more

swing. (The values stand for percent.) This item influences only the playback timing. It does not affect the recorded data of the pattern. HE Setting the pad sensitivity (PAD SENS) Setting range: SOFT, MEDIUM, LOUD,

LIGHT, NORMAL, HARD, EX HARD

(Default: NORMAL) This setting controls the pad sensitivity. The following seven settings are available. + SOFT Low volume regardless of pad hitting intensity MEDIUM Medium volume regardless of pad hitting intensity LOUD High volume regardless of pad hitting intensity LIGHT Highest sensitivity setting. Results in loud volume even when pad is hit only lightly. NORMAL Medium sensitivity setting HARD Low sensitivity setting. Pads must be hit hard to produce volume. EX HARD Lowest sensitivity setting. Pads must be hit extra hard to produce volume. HE Setting the playback timing shift (SHIFT) Setting range: -192 to +192 (Default: 0) Shifts the playback timing of a specific track in the currently selected pattern back or forth in 1-tick units (1/96 of a quarter note). The maximum shift is # 2 beats. NOTE + Once the setting is made, it cannot be undone. Use this function with care. + When you shift the playback timing of a track, the preceding or following notes are deleted. E Setting MIDI synchronization message input on/off (MIDI) Setting range: int, Ext (Default: int) When this item is set to “Ext”, the RT-223 accepts the following MIDI messages: + MIDI clock + Start/Stop/Continue + Song Select NOTE When this item is set to “Ext”, real-time input is not possible. E Setting the MIDI receive channel for each track (MIDI) Setting range: oFF, 1 - 16, AUt (bass track only) (Default: drum track = 10, bass track = 9) This item sets the MIDI channel for each track. Available settings for the drum track are oFF (not received) and 1 - 16.Available settings for the bass track are oFF (not received), 1 - 16, and AUt. “AU” is a special setting for playing GM compatible standard MIDI files. When the RT- 223 receives a program change message for GM bass sound, it automatically switches the bass track to that MIDI channel. When the [FUNCTION] key is pressed followed by pad [0] (MIDD), the display for setting the drum track/bass track MIDI receive channel to on or off is shown. Hold down the [DRUMI] key or [BASS] key (current setting for the track is shown on the display), and use the VALUE [+]/-] keys to change the setting. Æ Displaying the remaining amount of memory (PATTERN) Pressing the [FUNCTION] key followed by the [PATTERN] key brings up a percentage display of the remaining amount of memory. This display is for information only, it cannot be changed. ZOOM RT-223

This section describes examples for combining the RT-223 with optional equipment and external components Using the jam function The jam function lets you use the foot switch to play multiple patterns assigned to pads in song mode. This is convenient when you want to use your hands for playing an instrument, while still being able to start patterns and switch them at any desired point. NOTE The jam function is available only when the RT-223 is in song mode. The following four pads can be directly controlled with the jam function: pad 0, pad 4, pad 8, and pad [0] When you press the foot switch while the RT-223 is stopped, the pattern of pad 0 begins playing: With each subsequent push of the foot switch, patterns are switched between pad 4 and pad 8.If you hold down the foot switch during play, the pattern switches to pad [()] (see illustration 1 below). By specifying the NEXT parameter (— p. 38) for the above pads, you can use other pattern combinations or stop play after a specific pattern. For example, assume that INTRO is assigned to pad 0 and VERSE A to pad 2.When you set the NEXT parameter for pad 0 to “P02”, pressing the foot switch will cause INTRO to play, followed by VERSE A (see illustration 2 below). Similarly, if FILL A is assigned to pad 4 and VERSE B to pad 6, setting the NEXT parameter for pad 4 to “F06” will cause FILL A to play from the next beat after pressing the foot switch, and then play can be switched to VERSE B (see illustration 3 below). Case 1 +4 Push ++ Push 4} 4} Push = Foot switch _ _ _ Pattern of | Pattern of | Pattern of | Pattern of | Pattern of Pattern of | Pattern of pad 0 pad 0 pad 4 pad 8 pad 4 . pad 4 pad [0] Case 2 +4 Push Æ Foot switch Pattern of pad 0 Pattern of pad 2 Pattern of pad 2 .

4 RT223(E).fm 69 K—> 2005#5A26H AA +123 Other Functions 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. HINT For songs which have pre-assigned patterns (song numbers 0 - 9), the NEXT parameter is set as follows for the respective pads. Pad NEXT parameter PO2 F06 P06 STP 8 © o a Na

1. Connect the FS01 to the [FOOT SW]

jack on the rear panel.

2. Press the [SONG] key to switch the

RT-223 to song mode.

8. Press the [FUNCTION] key and then

The indication “FOOT SW appears briefly on the display, followed by the currently selected foot switch function. In this condition, you can change the foot switch function setting.

4. Press the [SONG] key.

The indication “JAM” appears on the display NOTE When the jam function is assigned to the foot switch, and the RT-223 is in a mode other than song mode, the foot switch will control playback/stop of the pattern/song.

5. Press the [FUNCTION] key.

The foot switch setting is completed. In this condition, you can use the jam function.

7. Push the foot switch.

Playback of the pattern assigned to pad [()] starts. Each subsequent push of the foot switch then switches patterns according to the NEXT parameter setting. If you hold down the foot switch during play, the pattern of pad [()] plays. (If you have set the NEXT parameter of pad [()] to “Sp”, pattern playback will stop after that.) Synchronizing the RT-223 to external MIDI equipment The RT-223 can receive MIDI clock signals for synchronized operation with a multi-track recorder, sequence, rhythm machine, or similar equipment. This allows playback of the patterns or songs of the RT-223 with the tempo determined by the external equipment.

1. Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the

NOTE Verify that the external MIDI equipment is capable of sending MIDI Clock and Start/ Stop/Continue messages.

2. Press the [FUNCTION] key followed

by pad [(] (MIDI). CUS The display for enabling/disabling reception of MIDI sync messages appears.

3. Use the VALUE [+]/[-] keys to bring

up the indication “Ext” on the display.

4. Press the [FUNCTION] key.

In this condition, play operation of the RT-223 is synchronized to the external MIDI equipment.

5. Select the pattern or song to play in

6. Start playback at the external MIDI

equipment. The pattern or song of the RT-223 plays in synchronization with the tempo of the external MIDI equipment. Using MIDI equipment to play the RT-223 Using a MIDI keyboard, MIDI sequencer, or similar MIDI device you can play the built-in sound sources of the RT-223.

1. Connect the MIDI keyboard, MIDI

sequencer, or other MIDI component to the [MIDI IN] connector of the RT- 223, using a MIDI cable.

2. Press the [FUNCTION] key followed

by pad [(] (MIDI). The display for enabling/disabling reception of MIDI sync messages appears.

3. Press the [DRUMI] key (or [BASS] key).

The current setting value of the selected track appears on the display.

4. While continuing to hold down the key

pressed in step 3, use the VALUE [+]/[- ]keys to set the MIDI receive channel for the track to the send channel of the external MIDI equipment. RSA For information on MIDI channel setting, see page 67. —8—

5. Press the [FUNCTION] key.

The MIDI receive channel is set for the track. The RT-223 produces sound according to the note numbers received via the [MIDI IN] connector. Program change messages can be used to switch drum kits and bass programs of the RT-223. For information on program change numbers and corresponding drum kits and bass programs, refer

Other Functions to the appendix at the end of this manual. Checking the remaining memory capa To display the remaining amount of free memory, proceed as follows.

1. Press the [FUNCTION] key followed

by the [PATTERN] key. AS a The remaining amount of free memory is displayed (in percent). This display is for information only, it cannot be changed. HINT To increase the amount of free memory, delete patterns and songs that are no longer required.

2. To return to the previous mode,

press the [FUNCTION] key or the [EXIT] key. Turning the backlight off You can use the RT-223 with the display backlight turned off. Tum power to the RT-223 on while holding down the VALUE [-] key. The backlight will be turned off, and the unit consumes less power. This i convenient when remaining battery capacity is low. Returning the RT-223 to the factory default condition (initialization) You can return all data in the RT-223 to the factory default condition. NOTE Use this function with care, because it will erase all patterns and songs that have been recorded by the user. These cannot be restored.

1. Tum power to the RT-223 on while

holding down the REC [@] key. The indication “ALLINIT” flashes on the display. mue POWER CN ON roF

2. To go ahead with the initialization,

press the REC [@] key once more. To cancel the procedure, press the [EXIT] key. When initialization is carried out, all settings and data of the RT-223 are reset to the factory default condition, and then the unit starts up. If the process was canceled, the RT-223 starts up normally. HINT If required, you can restore selected patterns (— p. 32), drum kits (—> p. 52) or effect patches (— p. 58) to the factory default condition. ZOOM RT-223

Troubleshooting Î Check the following items first if there seems to be a problem with the RT-223. Symptom Check Remedy Is the specified AC adapter | Make sure that the correct AC adapter connected properly? or batteries are used Are [R OUT] jack and [L/ MONO OUT] jack Make connections as described in connected correctly to the | “Getting Connected” (page 6). playback system? No sound or very low volume _ | Is there a problem with the cable? Try using another cable. Is the connected playback ° d make sure that system operating Check the systen the volume level is adjusted properly. normally? Is volume of RT-223 set | Set [VOLUME] control to a suitable correctiy? position. Use TFUNCTIONT Key and pad +] DSL ICQ Are pad settings correct? | (PAD SENS) to set pad sensitivity (—> sound or very low level sound p.67) un. Is output level of RT-223 | Set [VOLUME] control of RT-223 to a Sound is distorted or set too high? suitable position intermittent &) 1s COMP EQ effect output | Set LEVEL parameter of COMP EQ signal too high? effect 10 à suitable value. 1s memory capacity limit reached? Delete unneeded patterns and songs. Cannot record song/pattern Is FS01 connected correctly to [FOOT SW] Operating foot switch FS01 has | _ jack? Make connections as described in "Getting Connected” (page 6). no effect Ave font awIch eat US TFUNCTIONT Rey and pal 8 re foot switch SeUngS | (FOOT SW) to set pad sensitivity (— adequate? 65) Use [FUNCTION] key and pad [0] Is MIDI receive function set | (MIDI) to change setting from "Int" to ON? (MIDI clock receive disabled) to "Ext" (MIDI clock receive enabled). Simultaneous playback with MIDI components is not possible 72 ZOOM RT-223

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 quarter note Tempo Range 40 - 250 BPM Number of Recordable Note Events 32,000 Drum Sounds 213 Bass Sounds 12 Drum Kits 127 Rhythm Patterns sil Songs 100 Number of Pads 13 (with velocity sensor) Display Display Type Custom LCD with 128 segments External Connectors External Control Connector FSO1 input

Inputs/Outputs Î LINE IN Standard stereo phone jack (input impedance 10 kilohms, rated input level -10 dBm) OUTPUT Line Out (L/MONO) Standard phone jack Line Out (R) Standard phone jack (Output impedance 1 kilohm or Less, rated output level -10 dBm) Headphones Mini phone jack, 50 mW (into 32 ohm load) Dimensions 217.9 (W) x 182.6 (D) x 35.5 (H) mm Weight 680 grams Power Requirements 9 V DC, 300 mA (from AC adapter AD-0006) Batteries IEC RG (size AA) x 4; continuous operation 8 hours or more Supplied Accessories Operation Manual ZOOM RT-223 73

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1. Recognized Messages

Status ist 2nd Description 8n kk uv Note Off kk: note number vv: velocity will be ignored 904 kk 00H Note Off kk: note number 9H kkK uv Note On kk: note number vvi velocity Bn OBH uv Channel Volume uv: volume value Bn 1H uv Channel Expression vv: expression value Bn 78H xx All Sounds Off Bn TBH xx All Notes Off cn pp Program Change pp: program number (See Note 1) En ai hh Pitch Bend Change hhll: pitch bend value F2H si sh Song Position Pointer shsl: song position (See Note 2) F3H ss Song Select ss: song number 0-99 @ F8 Timing Clock FAH Start FBH continue FCH Stop NOTE: n = MIDI Channel Number ( 0000 - 1111 )

1. Relationship between Program Numbers and Kit Numbers are assigned as

"kits and Program List" attached.

2. SongPositionPointer for a pattern , new location is wrapped around

the bar length of the pattern.

3. Note On messages can be recorded into a pattern.

2. Transmitted Messages

No SysEx messages are recognized/transmitted.

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. These limits are designed to sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfül interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: + Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. + Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. + Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. + Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.