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USER MANUAL RT-323 ZOOM

SNOILNVOZHd AL31VS ANY 39vSN Safety Precautions In this manual, symbol are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: This symbol indicates explanations about VAN extremely dangerous matters. If users Warning ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore this Caution symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result. Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the RT-323 About power army Since power consumption of his unit is fairly high, we recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible. When powering the unit from a battery, use only an alkaline type: AC adapter operation +" Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC, 300 mA and is equipped with a "center minus” plug (Zoom AD-0006) ‘The use of an adapter other than the specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter. When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet, always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull at the cable. If the unit is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet Battery operation + Use six IEC R6 (size AA) batteries (alkaline or manganese). The RT-323 cannot be used for recharging. Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to make sure you choose the correct type. Ifthe RT-323 is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the unit If batteries leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid + While using the unit, the battery compartment cover should be closed AN Environment nn _Avoid using your RT-323 in environments where it

will be exposed 10: Extreme temperature High humidity or moisture + Excessive dust or sand avoid applying excessive force to the controls. Do not operate the keys or controls with your foot. Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins etc.) or liquids can enter the unit Be sure to turn the power to all equipment off before making connections. Before moving the unit, turn the power off, and disconnect all cables and the AC adapter

• À Alterai mon Never open the case of the RT-323 or attempt to modify the product in any way since this can result in damage to the unit. In Case of Trouble ufion If there seems to be a defect or a problem with the unit, immediately disconnect the AC adapter or remove the batteries to shut of the power. Then disconnect any other cables connected to the unit. Usage Precautions Electrical interference For safety considerations, the RT-323 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the RT-323, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely With any type of digital control device, the RT-323 included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage. Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the RT-323. If necessary, Slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or lcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surfa cleani ce. Please keep this manual at hand for future reference. USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - Names of Parts ++ Top Panel ++ Rear Panel» Side Panel Getting Connected +
• Using the Unit on Batteries Preparations for Playback + Quick Guide 1 Listening to the Demo »- To Start the Demo Song eesessssses ‘To Stop the Demo Song ++ ‘To Leave the Demo Mode Drum Kits and Bass Programs ++eeeesees Quick Guide 2 Playing the Pads + ee. 10 Playing a Drum Kit +++ «+ Playing a Bass Program Changing the Drum Kit/Bass Program ++ Quick Guide 3 Listening to Patterns --- p. 12
• Playing a Pattern «+» Changing the Patte Changing the Tempo Stopping the Patte Pattes and Tracks Quick Guide 4 Creating a Pattern + p. 14
• Selecting the Record Pattem/Track ‘To Start Recording _« To Stop Recording _« Quick Guide 5 Using Groove Play +- To Use Groove Play «++ ‘To Play a Pattern with a Pad + ‘To Keep Playing the Pattern After Releasing îhe Pad «eee ‘To Terminate Groove Play Hands-on Lessons +eessss p. 16
• What Is a Song? +++ Lesson 1 Greating a Song [Step Input] ++ ‘© Solect an empty song + ‘© Enter pattern infommation ‘© Transposing the bass track ++ ‘© Entering a fil-in pattem + Lesson 2 Editing a Song ‘© Copying part of a song + ‘@ Changing the bass track +++ Lesson 3 Greating a Song [Real-time Input] +++ 28 Application Guide [Pads/JAM Slider] + Playing the Pads +++ …. 30 Adjusting pad pitch volume/panning/sound in real time (jam function) Application Guide [Drum Kits/Bass Programs] »« Drum Kit Operation ++eeeeseeee Bass Program Operation Application Guide [Patterns] -- Playing a Pattern +++ Using the Groove Play Function + + Real-Time Pattern Input ++eeeeee Pattern Step Input +++. Deleting a User Pattern + Deleting a Track +++ Copying a Pattem ++ Changing Patte Settings + «+ Application Guide [Song] + Song Playback +++ p. 30
• Real-time Song Input Song Step Input ++ Copying Specific Measures Deleting a Song + +++ Copying a Song + +++ Song Track Operation ++ Editing Song Settings ++ Application Guide [SmartMedia] Formatting a SmartMedia Card ++ Saving Data on the SmartMedia Card Loading Data from the SmarMedia Card « Partial Import of Data from à SmanMedia Gard ses Deleting Data From the SmartMedia Card ImportExport of PS-02 SmartMedia Data Application Guide [Remote Control] Controling the RT-323 With a Foot Pedal (FPO1/FPO2) ++. Controling the RT-323 With a Foot Switch (FSO1) seeeese. Application Guide [MIDI] +--- Available MIDI Functions +++ Changing the MIDI Setting + + + + ++ Saving RT-323 Intemal Data on MIDI Equipment sesssssssssssses MIDI Track Operation +essereessssss Application Guide [Other Functions] Metronome Operation +ereseesssee Other Special Functions Troubleshooting +++. ses 95 esse 96 + 96 Reference + RT-323 Specifications sessseesessssee Index ee sjue}u09) p. 82

• Keys and pads marked (LED) contain an internal LED that causes the entire key to light up. Faose| …) 7 oren Dar ) (eu D ED DE (ombre Pads 1 - 13 (LED) {PAD BANK/OCTAVE] key IREPEAT/STEP] key [POWER] switch [DC IN] jack CHOIT ë. |

[MIDI OUT] connector [MIDI IN] connector [CONTROL IN 1/2] jack {SUB OUT 1/2] jacks [R OUT / L/MONO OUT] jacks IPHONES] jack [LINE IN] jack {OUTPUT] dial VALUE] dial

[SONG] key = PATTERN] key ÿ [KIT] key o UTILITY] key [TEMPO] key (LED) [M] (STOP) key [Il ] (PLAY) key (LED) [@ REC] (STEP REC) key (LED) IDATA CARD) slot SmartMedia card Correct Wrong Caution If the SmartMedia card is inserted with wrong orientation, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not try to force the card in, because this will damage the card.

Getting Connected peyoeuuo) uiyer) When a guitar or other instrument is connected to the [LINE IN] jack, the sound from the instrument is mixed with the sound of the RT-323 and output from the [L/MONO/R OUT] jack. For mono playback, connect only the ILMONO OUT] jack. To selectively | use the output signal for certain el instrument sounds only, connect a ==) cable to the [SUB OUT 1/2] jack. KL?) Mixer, audio system, or other playback equipment Multi-effect To play an external MIDI component from the RT-323, connect the [MIDI OUT] connector of the RT-823 to the MIDI IN connector of the external (Z00M 505ll etc.) component.

OUT N 2 AC adapter FS01 Headphones MIDI sequencer {computer MIDI interface) To synchronize the RT-323 with an external sequencer or to control the sound sources of the RT-323 from an external MIDI component, link the MIDI OUT connector of the equipment with the [MIDI IN] connector on the RT-323. FPO1/FP02 By connecting the optional foot pedal FPO1 or FPO2 to the [CONTROL IN 1YICONTROL IN 2] jack, pitch, volume, or sound can be controlled with the pedal. Connecting the optional foot switch FSO1 to the jack allows activating a sound or switching the tone with your foot. Using the Unit on Batteries The RT-323 can be powered from six IEC R6 (size AA) batteries. Follow the steps below to insert the batteries. Turn the unit over and open the battery compartment cover. Insert six fresh IEC R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. RT-323 rear Six IEC RG (size AA) eeecese ccee Cnil e eo Les] # Li [3] Close the battery compartment cover. Ifthe 2] LED lights up while the unit is powered from batteries, the batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. eparations for Playback After connections are established, check the sound by performing the following steps. While the playback system is still turned off and the volume is fully turned down, double-check whether all connections have been made correctly. B Turn power to the RT-323 on. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the [DC IN] connector and set the [POWER] switch to ON.

[3] Turn power to the playback system on and adjust the volume. While tapping a pad to produce sound, adjust the [OUTPUT] dial of the RT-323 and the volume control on the playback system to a suitable position. OUrrUT ee > ( peyoeuuo) uiyer)

oueq eu 0} BuIUeISIT | SIND HOINO uick Guide 1 L The Quick Guide section of this manual is intended to help you become familiar with the R' To hear what the unit can do, we recommend that you listen to the built-in demo song which uses a tening to the Dem variety of sounds. To Start the Demo Song While holding down the [SONG] key, press the [ENTER] key

The unit goes into demo play mode, and two demo songs are played back alternately. 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-323 can produce such a great variety of sounds with ease. K , To Stop the Demo Song Press the [STOP] key TEMPO SUPREC puy se To restart demo song playback, use the [AJ/[W] keys to select the demo song, and then press the [11] key. REALTEREC

Drum Kits and Bass ograms The backup sound provided by the RT-323 consists of "drum kits" and "bass programs" A drum kit is a collection of drum sounds including bass drums, snares, and tom-tom percussion sounds, as well congas, as bongos, and various other sound effect. The RT-323 offers 64 preset read- only drum kits (00 - 63), as well as the capacity to store 64 user- programmable drum kits (64 - 127). Up to two of these can be used simultaneously. A bass program provides various types of bass sounds including electric and acoustic bass. The RT-323 includes 55 bass programs (00 - 54), allowing use of only one bass program at a time. D GG Drum kit Bass program Drum kit oueq eu 0} BuIUeISIT | SIND HOINO

sped eu} BulAeld Z 8PIND HOND grams. Playing a Drum Kit © Press the [PATTERN] key Groeveruat The indication "PATTERN" appears in

soc ] æ the top part of the display, showing that the RT-323 is in pattern mode. LParren | The top panel of the RT-323 has 13 pads which serve to play drum kits and bass In pattern mode, "patterns" (short backing phrases of a few measures) can be recorded and played. The normal mode for playing a drum kit by hitting the pads is the pattern mode. [2) Press the [DRUM A] key (or [DRUM B] key)

© Tar the pads The [DRUM A] key (DRUM B] key) lights up, and you can play the drum kit with the pads. When a drum kit is selected, 13 drum sounds out of the maximum of 39 sounds included in that kit are assigned to the 13 pads. You can play the sounds simply by hitting the pads. @ Press the [PAD BANK] key to switch the bank PAD BAMK/OCTAVE The [PAD BANK] key allows you to

(es) switch between pad banks 1 - 3, ; = which will change the sounds that are

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Playing a Bass Program O Press the [BASS] key The [BASS] key lights up, and you can play the bass program with the pads. F— PATTERN —

When a bass program is selected, the same bass sound shifted in pitch by a semitone is assigned to the pads. Therefore you can use the 13 pads like the white and black keys on a keyboard. a Switch the pad pitch range by pressing the [OCTAVE] key PAD BANK/OCTAVE When a bass program is selected, the G@D PAD PANKIACTANE [OCTAVE] key can be used to shift the 3 pitch range of the pads over 4 octaves (octave 1 - 4). CR \ ? 4 \. D, anging the Drum /Bass Program Hold down the [DRUM AJ/[DRUM B] key or the [BASS] key, and press one of the [AJ/Lv] keys à s. = + @-

The drum kit number or bass program number is switched by one step up or down, so that the sound assigned to the pads changes. Tap the pads after switching to verify the change. fini) You can also use the [VALUE] dial instead of the [AJ/[V] keys to switch the sound. & Drum kit number D,

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SWeyed 0} Buluejs € epInD HIND k Guide 3 Liste The RT-323 incorporates 400 preset read-only patterns which you can use as follows. Playing a Pattern © Press the [PATTERN] key g to Pattern Greorunr Pattern name — The display shows the currently selected pattern. passer

O2 Press the [>111 key TWO SERRE PW so Playback of the currently selected pattern starts. RATER Measure Beat \. J Changing the Pattern Press one of the [A]/[w1 keys Pressing one of the [A]/[w] keys causes the pattern number to be switched by one step up or down. If “EMPTY" is shown on the display, the pattern is empty and cannot be played. DRDET

I) You can also use the [VALUE] dial

An instead of the [A]/[W] keys to select the pattern. \ J

Changing the Tempo While holding down the [TEMPO] key, press one of the [A]/[w]1 keys While you hold down the [TEMPO] key, TEMPO STEP REC mac the display shows the current tempo + (8! (mu (BPM). Pressing one of the [A J/[w] RENTE keys shifts the tempo up or down in

ras 30n * BPM: Number of quarter ELU note beats per minute >» (TS You can also use the [VALUE] dial

Lu instead of the [A /[w] keys to select Current tempo the tempo.

Stopping the Pattern Press the [EH] key TEMPO SPRE PUY stor C7 Ce] Ex] LORS R Patterns and Tracks —_—_——————— Pattern A pattern of the RT-323 is a stored combination of two drum kits and one bass program. The location for each individual drum kit or bass program is called a track. Therefore a pattern of the RT-323 consists of the drum A track, drum D ù B track, and the bass track. Drum tracks A and B each contain a specific drum kit and the bass track contains a bass program. Drum A track Drum B track The RT-323 contains 400 read-only patterns Bass track (000 - 399), and 100 read/write patterns (U00 - U99).

Weyed e BuñRS1) ÿ 8PIND HOIND rea ou create your own patterns. You can hit the pads in The user pattern feature of the RT- time with the metronome and play an original pattern to be stored. Selecting the Record Pattern/Track © Press the [PATTERN] key GreoePiar The RT-323 switches to the pattern rent ed na mode. (2) Use the [A]/[Lw]1 keys to select a user pattern (U00 - U99) When an empty user pattern is selected, the pattern name field of the display shows "EMPTY". In the factory default condition, all user patterns of the RT-323 are empty. f you have already created many patterns and there is no more empty user pattern erase a pattern that is no longer needed. CRD Erasing a pattern -» p. 49 fin?) You can also use the [VALUE] dial ui instead of the [A J/[w] keys to select the pattern. (3) Press any of the [DRUM AJ/[DRUM B]/ [BASS] keys RM UNE ni By pressing the [DRUM A] or [DRUM B] key, you select the drum A track or drum B track for recording. By pressing the [BASS] key, you select the bass track for recording.

f IN) To change the sound (drum kit/bass program), hold down the key you selected above, and press one of the LA V/Tw] keys.

To Start Recording While holding down the [@ REC] key, press the [»>111 key TEMPO STEPREC PUY STOP The [@REC] key and [p11] key light C1 sa CA C7] up, a precount of four beats (one ALTIME RE measure) is heard, and then recording starts. While listening to the sen metronome sound,hit the pads to record a pattern. At the end of a pattern, recording automatically loops to the beginning and continues, allowing you to record over the earlier Measure Beat

segment. [Pattern recording] sure mu Pad Pad Precount Recording loops for two measures

To Stop Recording Press the [H] key TEMPO SHPRE PUY sror SÈE The [@ REC ] key and [11] key light go out and recording stops. To check the recording, press the [b-11] key. You can also repeat these steps to record other tracks. Editing a recorded pattern —+ p. 47 Changing the patte length or beat — p.51, p52

fejd 810019 Buish g 8pin) HO) uick Guide 5 Using Groove Play Groove play is a special feature of the RT-323 which lets you switch simply by tapping the pads. This makes it easy to play with patterns like a DJ spinning records. To Use Groove Play Press the [SONG] key and [PATTERN] key together. GronvePu

Ong various patterns The indication "GroovePLAY" appears on the display, indicating that the RT- | Groove PLAY 323 is in groove play mode. I I Ne D, To Play a Pattern with a Pad Push the pad While you hold down the pad, the pattern assigned to the pad will play. Try out various pads to hear which patterns are assigned to them.

Pattern assigned I I I I | to pad In groove play mode, up to four patterns can be played simultaneously. By shifting the pad press timing, you can create complex rhythms. To Keep Playing the Pattern After Releasing the Pad Hold down the [REPEAT] key and push the pad If you hold down the [REPEAT] key while you push a pad, the pattern will + continue to play after you release the pad. To stop the pattern, push the same pad once more. Pattern assigned | i to pad Terminate Groove Press the [PATTERN] key or [SONG] key GrenwPut Changing the pattern assigned to the pad

SUOSS87 UO-SPUEH The RT-323 allows you to line up patterns in a desired order to create an entire ba (song). This section contai Il show you how you can use the preprogrammed patterns to create your original songs hat Is a Song? A song in the RT-323 basically is a playing sequence of patterns (backin: comprising the three tracks drum À, drum B, and bass). To create a song. ing sequence s several lessons that of several measures fou sequentially enter information about pattern switching from the beginning. The maximum number of measures in a song is 999. A song contains not only pattern information. You can also enter the following information. + Number of drum kit/bass program used for each track + Tempo information + Bass track pitch shift (transpose) e Track volume This information can also be altered during a song. This lets you for example transpose the bass track pitch according to the chord progression, continuously alter the tempo, perform fade-out at the end of a song, etc. There are no limits to your creative potential. Lesson 1 Creating a Song [Step Inpu In this lesson, we will create a simple song by using step input. This mode allows you to enter pattern information while the RT-323 is stopped. Select an em ong To create a new song, select an empty song where no pattern is input. Press the [SONG] key. avr The indication "SONG" appears in the top part of the display, and the unit switches to the song mode for creating sons and playing songs. Use the [AJ/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select an empty song. AD FX" CRQETS Q D Song number The number and name of the currently selected song appear in the bottom part of the display. When an empty song is selected, the song name field shows "EMPTY".

D) To erase an existing song to make it empty, see page 68. Enter pattern information For step input, you start from the beginning of an empty song. In this example, we will repeat a 2- measure pattern four times. Press the [@ REC] key. sue ma se

s up, and step input starts. The display shows the current measure and beat, indicating the current position. Because there is yet no pattern information in the empty song, the display also shows "End" Measure Beat Ÿ n Use the [INSERT] key to bring up the indication on “INSERT?" on the display. With each push of the [INSERT] key, the display cycles Pattern Pattern ? number _ duration through "INSERT?" -» "DELETE?" + "original indication”.

(LOGE) ‘When "INSERT?" is shown, a new pattern can be inserted >» at the current position. Use the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern. Lets select the pattern number "116" here. The duration of 116 is 2 measures, and the bass track plays an E Major chord. Press the [ENTER] key. CRT Er The pattern "116" is entered at the current location. fin) T° check the entered pattern, you can play the patte with the [»11 J/[M] keys.

Press the [ >] key. { CS When you press the [ D] key, the display moves to the point NC where the next pattern can be input. (In this example, this is the start of the third measure.) Repeat steps 2 - 6, to enter the same pattern in measures 3, 5, and 7. You now have created a song with the following eight measures. Measure number Chord E The [@ REC] key light goes out, and step input terminates. When you enter patterns in an empty song, the song £ name “Songaxx" (where xxx is the song number) is automatically assigned. You can change this name later 4 Song name (p.73). Press the [»-11] key. STEP REC ur sror The [11] key lights up, and song playback starts. The FAR display shows the current measure and beat. Measure Beat To listen to a finished song, press the [Il] key. At the end of the song, playback stops automatically. To stop the song midway, press the [I] key. Press the [ M] key. If you have made a mistake during pattern input, you can select the pattern and correct the input as follows. M Entering another pattern (1) Press the [REC] key. Step input start again, and pattern information at the current point can be changed. (2) Use the [4J/[] keys to move to the position whose pattern you want to change. (3) Use the [VALUE] to select the new pattern. (4) When the operation is completed, press the [If] key to terminate step input.

Transposing the bass track During step input, you can not only select a pattern number but also add various other information such as volume, tempo, bass transpose value, etc. Such pieces of information are called "events". AS an example, we will add a bass transpose value here, to shift the pitch of the bass track in accordance with chord progression. Measure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 number Chord Press the [@ REC] key. The [@ REC] key lights up, and step input again becomes possible. Use the [AJ/[W] keys to bring the indication “Transps" onto the display. ‘While "Trans select the event type to be added to the current song po: existing information. is shown, you can use the [AJ/[W] keys to ion. You can add transpose information or change third measure. In this example, transpose information at the start of the third measure has a setting value of zero. information with a zero value is also input. + Event information including patte information can be entered not only at the start of a measure, but anywhere within the measure (using sixteenth-note steps). For details, see page 66. po) + When pattem information is input, transpose Use the [VALUE] dial to change the transpose value for the third measure. The transpose value setting range is -12 - 0 - 12 (in semitone steps). For measures 3 and 4, we want to transpose the original E Major pattern to À Major. Therefore, the required | Use the [<]/[] keys to move to the start of the sPRc PUY RER

setting value is "3" (five semitones higher = perfect fourth higher). The transpose setting remains active until the point where the next transpose value is entered (start of fifth measure in this example). Use the [4]/[>] keys to move to the start of the fifth measure. value for the fifth measure. For measures 5 and 6, we want to transpose the original E Major pattern to B Major. Therefore, the required setting value is "7" (seven semitones higher = perfect fifth higher) For measures 7 and 8, we want to use E Major of the original chord. Therefore there is no need to change the transpose value of zero. Press the [li] key to terminate step input. sue me sr To listen to the song with the transpose information, press the [D-I1] key. Use the [VALUE] dial to change the transpose If you have made a mistake during transpose information input, you can correct it as follows. & Modifying the transpose information setting value After performing steps 1 - 2, use the [4J/[h] keys to move to the desired point, and use the [VALUE] dial to enter the new transpose information. & Deleting accidentally entered transpose information After performing steps 1 - 2, use the [ 4J/[p] keys to move to the desired point, and press the [ERASE] key. The current transpose information is deleted.

Entering a fi pattern With the previously described steps, we have created an 8-measure chord progression. But the rhythm simply repeats the same pattern. To add a bit of flourish, proceed as follows. Press the [@ REC] key. STPRE MAT sr Cr] The [@ REC] key lights up, and step input again becomes possible. Press the [A] key once. D no The indication "EV-+" appears on the display. =

• or "TS" to the right of nu Other indications such as " "EV-+" denote event information for the current position. "PT" stands for pattern information and "TS" for transpose information. For details, see page 66. While this indication is shown, position information is shown on the display to the right of the measure and beat in “ticks” (1/96 beat). Use the [-]/[b] keys to move to the start of the PALIN eighth measure. KE mo

When "EV — " is displayed, the [J/] keys can be used to move in measures. The [STEP] key allows movement in steps of 24 ticks. Press the [W] key once. = ter Pattern information can be input When you move to a point where no pattern Do) information is input, the indication "_" is shown to the left of “Pattem", This means that the preceding pattern will continue to play. Use the [VALUE] dial to enter new pattern information. With the [VALUE] dial you can enter new pattern information at the current position. In this example, let's select pattern "117". This is a 1-measure fill-in pattern. The bas track uses the same E Major chord as pattern 116.

SUOSS87 UO-SPUEH Now measure 7 will play the beginning of the pattern 116, and measure 8 switches to pattern 117. Measure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 number Press the [li] key to terminate step input.

This concludes the actions for this lesson. Press the [ 11 ] AT Key to listen to the song you have created. If you have made a mistake during pattern input, you can correct it as follows. M Entering another pattern Press the [@ REC] key and then use the [4]/[»] keys to move to the desired point. Use the [VALUE] dial to enter the new pattern. H Deleting accidentally entered pattern information Press the [@ REC] key and then use the [4]/[à] keys to move to the desired point. Press the [ERASE] key to delete the current pattern information. Lesson 2 Editing a Song Using the song created in lesson 1, this lesson demonstrates how you can extend the song with the copy function, cl Copying part of a song In lesson 1, we have input a song of 8 measures. In this lesson, we will copy the entire song (measure number 1 - 8) to the latter part, to extend it to 16 measures. ange the bass track contents, and perform various other useful editing functions. Copy Measure 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |

Press the [SONG] key to activate the song mode, N and use the [AJ/[V] keys to select the song Q Due

created in lesson 1.

Press the [@ REC] key. œue n The [@ REC] key lights up, and step input starts again. VINEREC Press the [EDIT] key. on eve meuout om om CENTS This activates the mode for copying measures. This function can be called up at any time, regardless DD) of the current position. Use the [AJ/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the first measure number to be used as copy source. First measure number Because we want to copy 8 measures, we select measure ofcopy source | number 1 here. Cr \

Press the [ENTER] key, and use the [A]/[V] keys on au ment om om or the [VALUE] dial to select the last measure EEE & number to be used as copy source. Last measure number of copy source Select measure number 8 here. py À

SUOSS87 UO-SPUEH Press the [ENTER] key, and use the [A]/[V] keys Copy target start Use the [A]J/[W] keys to call up "+Bas PTN" on the measure number or the [VALUE] dial to select the measure number 1 display. of the copy target. (9) The bass track replacement is now possible. Because we want to copy the measures 1 - 8 as is, select measure number 9 here. fi To replace the drum B track, use the [AJ/[V] keys to AM call up "+-DrB PTN". fini) "You have made a mistake entering a value, press the IEXIT] key to return to the previous step. Use the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern to be used as a source for replacing. Press the [ENTER] key to execute the copy process. Here we will select "119". This will se the bass track of the last track to be replaced with the bass track of pattern The 8 measures of the original song are copied to the end of 119. the song, resulting in 16 measures. Changing the bass track Use the [ne 111/] keys to verify that the bass track seu mt sm contents only have changed. The drum B track or bass track of the pattern used in a song can be altered to that of a different RE pattern. In this example, we will change the bi track of measure 16 to the bass track of pattern à + Roplacing with a user pattern (U00 - U99) is also fin? 119 DD) possible. By recording a phrase on the bass track of a user pattem, you can provide your own bass 119 track contents for use in other patterns. DRUM À + To replace the drum B track, select the drum A DRUM 8 track or drum B track of any pattern. The drum A TBass à track is identified by an "A" appended to the 5 pattern number (001, U99A), and the drum B track Measure 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 by a “b" appended to the patte number (001b, 116 116 116 frsthalt ? 117 U99b).

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Bass Bass Bass és 4 Press the [I] key to terminate step input. ou me se Chord A B E E — = This concludes the actions for this lesson. Press the[ 11 ] MACTMERC key to listen to the song you have created. senc CP so Use the [-4]/1»1 keys to move to the pattern that EN you want to replace. a 4] LULU Here we move to the start of measure 16. This position should have an input for pattern 117.

Hit the pad with the first pattern to start real-time Lesson 3 Creating a Song [Real-time Input] input. En) In the final lesson, we will use "real-time input", which is another method for creating a song. With this method, you assign desired patterns to the pads and play them in real time by hitting the pads. Hitting a pad in this condition starts real-time input, and the Curent beat 5 Starts urrent beat What you play is recorded by the RT-323. first pattern starts to play. To select the next pattern, hit the … Current measure desired pad. The pattern will switch at the next measure Î el In song mode, select the song number (00 - 11) for ‘boundary. which you want to perform real-time input. Song number Normally, when you perform real-time input of a song, you Preceding pattern plays must first assign the patterns you wish to use to the pads. In Measure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 the default condition of the RT-323, various patterns are Pa td À ET J'ratèms | € [patèmc | \ already assigned to the pads for songs 00 - 11. In lesson 3, we will use these preassigned patterns. (For information on î 1 a how to assign your own patterns, see page 56.) The pattern assignment for each pad is stored Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C separately for each song. In the factory default condition, the song numbers 00 - 11contain only short fill-in patterns assigned to the Hit the pads. GN pads marked FILL 1 and FILL 2. Only when using . . these pads, the pattern will switch at the beat Tapping a pad will play the pattern assigned to that pad. boundary. This function is similar to groove play mode, but it differs in ÊTRE the following regards. To terminate real-time input, press the [I] key. 1 C3 LR +_ Pattem play continues also when you release a pad. The [@ RECJ and [11] key ight go out, and real-time + When you hit another pad while a pattern is playing, input sions É the pattern will switch at the beginning of the next Put Stops. measure. + On tt be played at a time. ny one patlem can De p'ayec af a Îme. To listen to the recorded song, press the [»-11] key. STEP REC ur sror Try out which patterns stop pattern play, press the [M] key. jgned to the various pads. To The song created with real-time input is played back. To HAE £ \ Stop playback, press the [M] key. While holding down the [@ REC] key, press the SUPRE PU sroP À song created with real-time input can be edited in LD 11] key. [] C C1 Do) the same way as a song created with step input.

The [@ REC] and [ »-1 ] keys lights up, and the unit goes into standby mode for real-time input. process from the beginning again. (it is not possible to If you have made a mistake, start the real-time input per make correction midway.) £" Pressing the [M] key cancels real-time input.

Application Guide [Pads/JAM Slider] This section explains the use of the RT-323 pads and the JAM slider. Playing the Pads When the RT-323 is in pattern mode, you can play drum kits and bass programs. Lepis Wvr/sped] epino uoneolddy Press the [PATTERN] key. The RT-323 goes into pattern mode. To play a drum kit, press the [DRUM A] key or [DRUM B] key. To play a bass program, press the [BASS] key. The selected key lights up. CRE

Hit the desired pad.

To continuously play a pad, hold down the [REPEAT] key while hitting the pad. Ce + ERE Hold down The tempo of the sound depends on the current tempo and quantize setting (—» p.41, 50) To play another drum sound with the pad, press the [PAD BANK] key while the drum kit is selected. Po MucocuvE AFRETON PIS PCT : | Number of currently . — selected pad bank The collection of drum sounds assigned to pads 1 - 13 is called a "pad bank". One drum kit comprises pad banks 1 - 3, allowing you to play up to 39 types of drum sounds. The number of the currently selected pad bank is shown on the display.

To switch the pitch range of the bass program, press the [OCTAVE] key while the bass program is selected. Eu Currently Ï ] selected octave (e2) The bass programs of the RT-323 allow you to play over a range of four octaves (octave 1 - 4) The number of the currently selected octave is shown on the display. Adjusting pad pitch/volume/panning/sound in real time (jam function) By moving the JAM slider while you hit a pad, you can adjust the pitch, volume, panning (left/right stereo balance), and sound parameters in real time. In pattern mode, press one of the [DRUM AJ/[DRUM BJ/[BASS] keys. Use the [JAM FUNCTION] key to select the parameter to be controlled with the JAM slider. The parameter currently controlled by the JAM slider is shown on the display. Each push of the [JAM FUNCTION] key cycles through the settings PITCH -> VOLUME > PAN > SOUND CHANGE > no indication (JAM slider inactive). mens nomme] 7771 Parameter selected with | {JAM FUNCTION] key

The functions of the various parameters are as follows. MPITCH + For drum kits: The pitch of the pad is shifted continuously up or down according to the slider movement. The width of the pitch shift depends on the sound. + For bass programs: The pitch of the pad is shifted up or down in 13 discrete steps. The actual pitch depends on the pitch setting for pads 1 - 13. B VOLUME The pad volume changes according to the slider movement. M PAN (Panning) As the JAM slider is moved from up to down, the pan setting (lef/right position) of the sound is shifted from right to left.

According to the slider movement, the sound of the pad changes. The actual change depends on the drum kit and bass program.

Lepis Wvr/sped] epino uoneolddy While moving the JAM slider, hit the pad. The sound selected in step 2 changes. When you change the function of the JAM slider, the parameter that was controlled so far reverts to the original value. d Sensitivity ontrols the degree to which the value changes depending on the inte y with which the pad is hit. Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-4]J/[»] keys to call up the indication "SENS" on the display. /m\ œ M > Er Use the [A]J/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the sensitivity from one of the following options. à F eus mme à

+ SOFT: Low volume regardless of pad hitting intensity + MEDIUM: Medium volume regardless of pad hitting intensity + LOUD: High volume regardless of pad hitting intensity + LITE: Highest sensitivity setting. Results in loud volume even when pad is hit only lightly. + NORMAL: Medium sensitivity setting (default) + HARD: Low sensitivity setting + EX HARD: Lowest sensitivity setting. Pads must be hit hard to produce volume. To return to pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key.

Application Guide [Drum Kits/Bass Programs] The RT-323 comprises 128 drum kits and 55 bass programs. This section describes the operation steps to control these functions. Drum Kit Operation Switching drum kits RT-323 incorporates 64 read-only preset drum kits (00 - 63) and 64 rewritable user drum kits (64 - 127). For each pattern, you can select the desired drum kit for the drum A track and drum B track. In pattern mode, press the [DRUM A] key (or [DRUM B] key). While you press the [DRUM A] (or [DRUM BJ) key, the display shows the currently selected drum kit number. ( i Eu Drum kit number Drum kit name — The top part of the display shows "PRESET" when a preset drum kit is selected and "USER" when a user drum kit is selected. While holding down the [DRUM A] key (for selecting the drum A track drum kit) or [DRUM B] key (for selecting the drum B track drum kit), press the [A]/[W] keys or the [VALUE] dial. RO + es. With each push of the [AJ/[W] keys, the drum kit number is switched up or down by one increment. Hit the pads to check out the sound of the changed drum kit. Editing pad settings In a user drum kit, you can change the parameters for each pad, including drum sound, volume, pitch, and output target. The preset drum kits cannot be edited. To edit a preset drum kit, copy the contents to a user drum kit and then perform editing (> p. 87). In pattern mode, press the [DRUM A] key (or [DRUM B] key) and then the [KIT] key.

[sweiBoi4 sseg/suy wuniq] epino uoyeoiddy RE Û + a €» The indication "KIT" appears in the top part of the display, and the name and number of the drum Kit to be edited are shown.

Drum kit name Drum kit number Use the [AJ/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the desired user drum kit (64 - 127), and press the [PAD FUNCTION] key. A DIET \ D Use the [PAD BANK] key and pads 1 - 13 to specify the pad whose sound you want to edit. Pads 1-13 a +? Use the [ < J/[ > ] keys to select the parameter to be edited. AN ” Parameter—» JET +— setting value rte) Drum sound —, . = name + INST Selects the drum sound to be assigned to the pad from the 377 sounds incorporated in the RT-323. The setting range is O - 376. + PITCH Fine-adjusts the pitch of the drum sound a: reference pitch) - 7.9, in 0.1 (1/10 semitone) steps. + PAN MODIFY Adjusts the lef/right position of the pad sound, as determined by the signal balance at the [L/MONO LR OUT] jack. The setting range is -7 - 0 - 7. The amount of change depends on the sound. ned to the pad. The setting range is 7.9 - 0 The PAN setting does not affect the signal at the [SUB OUT 1]/SUB OUT 2] jack.

INST LEVEL Adjusts the volume for each pad over the range of 1 - 15 OUTPUT MAIN Adjusts the drum sound level at the [L/MONO / R OUT] jacks over the range of 0 - 15. OUTPUT SUB 1 Adjusts the drum sound level at the [SUB OUT 1] jack over the range of 0 - 15. OUTPUT SUB 2 Adjusts the drum sound level at the [SUB OUT 2] jack over the range of 0 - 15.

Within the user drum kits, you can copy the settings for one pad to another. This is example if you wish to create multiple patterns with very similar settings such as close hi-hat, pedal OUT 1] jack, set the OUTPUT MAIN parameter for the respective pad to zero, and increase po) When wanting to retrieve the bass drum or snare drum sound separately from the [SUB the value of the OUTPUT SUB 1 parameter. + GROUP Determines the sound pattern when a pad is hit in succession (POLY = sound overlaps, MONO = sound does not overlap), and the group to which the pad belongs (0 = no group, 1 - 7 = pad belongs to specified group). Pads belonging to the same group 1 - 7 will not produce sound together. For example, by assigning two pads for open hi-hat and close hi-hat to the same group, fun) the open hi-hat sound will be suppressed when you activate the close hi-hat sound, resulting in a natural effect. The group number applies both to POLY/MONO. Use the [A]/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to change the setting value. Repeat steps 3 - 5 as required to edit other pads. When editing is completed, press the [EXIT] key. mao ot eur LAN The edited contents are automatically stored, and the unit returns to step 2. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [PATTERNJ/SONG] key. Copying a pad setting seful for hi-hat, open hi-hat, and so on. In pattern mode, press the [DRUM A] key (or [DRUM B] key), and then press the [KIT] key. Use the [A]J/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the desired user drum kit (64 - 127), and press the [PAD FUNCTION] key. Press the [EDIT] key, and hit the pad to be used as copy source. The copy source pad is selected.

[sweiBoi4 sseg/suy wuniq] epino uoyeoiddy Bus em ot Copy source pad SE & Press the [ENTER] key, and hit the pad to be used as copy target. The copy target pad is selected. un mu man me | Copy target pad EEE ER 13}-Copy source pad Pad 5+-Con … Cr target pad To execute the copy process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the copy process, press the [EXIT] key. move pv tu mea om am E La EE LR Execute Cancel After the copy process was executed, the unit returns to the condition of step 2. To return to pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key. Changing the name of a user drum kit You can assign a name of up to 8 characters (kit name) to a user drum kit. In pattern mode, press the [DRUM A] key (or [DRUM B] key), and then press the [KIT] key. Use the [A]J/[Y] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the user drum kit (64 - 127) whose name you want to change. Press the [EDIT] key, and use the [ < ]/[ > ] keys to call up the indication "NAME" on the display. on mu mou PALIN EE E > RE Use the [ < J/[ » ] keys to move the underline to the position you want to change. Poncerine : Use the [A]/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the character you want to change from among the following choices. Letters: A-Z,a-z Numerals: 0 - 9 Symbols: <Space>! " # $ % &'()#+,-.7/

[54 <=>2@[IV]"_< {1} When the name is as desired, press the [EXIT] key. The drum kit name is updated, and the unit returns to the condition of step 2. To return to pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key. Copying a drum kit You can copy an existing drum kit (preset drum kit or user drum Kit) to a user drum kit. This is anged. useful for example to create a variation drum kit where only a part is In pattern mode, press the [DRUM A] key (or [DRUM B] key), then press the [KIT] key. Use the [A]J/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the source drum kit (preset drum kit 00 - 63/user drum kit 64 - 127). Press the [EDIT] key, and use the [< ]/[ >] keys to bring up the indication "COPY?" on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key, and use the [A]J/[Y] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the target user drum kit. mao om ant E ru > QE Copy target user drum kit To execute the copy process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the copy process, press the [EXIT] key. After the copy process was executed, the unit returns to the condition of step 2. To return to pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key. Bass Program Operation Switching bass programs The RT-323 incorporates 55 types of bass programs (00 - 54). For each pattern, you can select one bass program. Press the [PATTERN] key to switch to pattern mode, and then press the [BASS] key. While you press the [BASS] key, the display shows the currently selected drum kit number (00 - 54).

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ < ]/[ > ] keys to call up "TUNING" on the ous pme ns mur X ggsss display. Bass program program number name TE HE EEE] While holding down the [BASS] key, use the [A]/[V] keys. Current setting With each push of the [AJ/[W] keys, the bass program number is switched up or down by one increment. Use the [A]/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the tuning value. You can make the setting over the range of 435 Hz - 445 Hz, in 1-Hz steps. The factory Hit the pad to check out the sound of the selected bass program. default setting is 440 Hz. To terminate the setting and return to the pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key. rm} This setting affects all bass programs. Changing the bass program output level Transposing a bass program Using the pitch assigned to pad 1 as a reference, the pitch of the entire bass program can be shifted up or down in semitone steps-. In pattern mode, press the [BASS] key. The bass program output level can be set individually for the [L/MONO / R OUT] jack, [SUB OUT Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ < J/[ > ] keys to bring up the indication 1] jack, and [SUB OUT 2] jack. This is handy for separately using the bass track and drum track "BASKEY" on the display. tout output. [sweiBoi4 sseg/suy wuniq] epino uoyeoiddy The pitch of pad 1 appears on the display. VAN

Use the [A]J/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the transpose step width. The available settings are F# (-6 semitones) - C (transpose off) - F# (+6 semitones). When the pitch of pad 1 is switched, the other pads are transposed accordingly.

To return to pattern mode when the setting is complete, press the [PATTERN] key. per) This setting applies to all bass programs. Adjusting bass program tuning

Pitch of pad 1 The tuning of the entire bass program can be adjusted in 1-Hz steps. This makes it possible for example to match a bass program of the RT-323 to an instrument such as an acoustic piano. In pattern mode, press the [BASS] key.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ € ]/[ > ] keys to call up "BASOUT" on the display. Currently selected Volume setting output jack Use the [ < J/[ > ] keys to set the output for the bass track to "MAIN" ([L/MONO R/OUT] jack), "SUB1" ([SUB OUT 1] jack), or "SUB2" ([SUB OUT 2] jack). In the default condition, "MAIN" ([OUTPUT L/R] jack) is selected. Use the [VALUE] dial to set the bass program output level (0 - 15). The factory default setting is MAIN = 15, SUBI = 0, SUB2 = 0. When the setting is completed and you want to return to the pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key. rm} This setting affects all bass programs.

Application Guide [Patterns] [sWeyed] epino uoneonddy This section explains various operation steps related to patterns. It also outlines the groove play various patterns to the pads and play them in real time. function which lets you Playing a Pattern The RT-323 comprises 400 read-only preset patterns (000 - 399) and 100 read/write user patterns (U00 - U99), resulting in a total of 500 available patterns. To select and play a pattern, proceed as follows. Press the [PATTERN] key. mur e a The RT-323 switches to pattern mode. In the lower part of the Pattern TE PATTERN mode DCE +-Pattern number display, the currently selected pattern Pattern name and pattern number are shown name Use the [A]J/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern to play. CE ( \

"PRESET". When a user pattern was s in the default condition, all user When a preset pattern was selected, the display shows selected, the display shows "USER". When the RT-3 patterns are empty, and the indication "EMPTY" is shown in the pattern name field. more information on preset pattern categories, please refer to the list at the end of this po) With the [-4]/1] keys, you can switch among different categories of preset patterns. For manual. Press the [b-11] key. The selected pattern starts to play. suc mA sr Current beat Current — measure patte switches immediately. If you use the [VALUE] dial, the patte switches only after You can also switch patterns while playback is in progress. If you use the [AJ/[V] keys, the the current pattern has ended.

To stop pattern playback, press the [I] key. sue PA si Instead of the [I] key, you can also press the [B-Il Jkey to set the unit to pause mode (the [ Be ] key flashes). Pressing the key once more causes playback to resume from the current point. Changing the pattern tempo In pattern mode, you can use the [TEMPO] key to change the tempo of the pattern. Hold down the [TEMPO] key and use the [AJ/[W] keys or the [VALUE] dial to change the tempo value. While holding down the [TEMPO] key, the current tempo value is shown on the display. 1207 <—- Tempo value ETS >» The tempo value range is 40 - 250 (BPM), in steps of 0.1 BPM. When the desired tempo is set, release the [TEMPO] key. To enter the tempo value manually, tap the [TEMPO] key twice in the desired interval (tempo tap input). mff/ sun mur Tap twice If you tap the [TEMPO] key twice while a pattern is playing or stopped, the tapping interval is taken as the quarter note tempo. This allows you to simply set the tempo in sync with a si Muting a track With the [MUTE] key, you can selectively mute the tracks of a pattern (drum A/drum B/bass). While holding down the [MUTE] key, press the key corresponding to the track you want to mute ((DRUM AJ/[DRUM BJ/[BASS]).

A9 00 The key lights up, and the corresponding track is muted. While you hold the [MUTE] key, you

[sWeyed] epino uoneonddy can check the light on/off status of the [DRUM AJ/{DRUM BJ/BASS] keys to see which tracks are muted. To cancel muting, hold the [MUTE] key down and press the [DRUM AJ/[DRUM BJ/IBASS] key agait Using the Groove Play Function When the RT-323 is in groove play mode, pattern ned to the pads can be played in real time. Up to 4 patterns can be played simultaneously, letting you create complex rhythms or loop patterns like a DJ. Press the [SONG] key and [PATTERN] key simultaneously. The RT-323 switches to groove mode. Press any pad you like. While you hold down the pad, the pattern assigned to the pad is played. The overall pattern volume depends on the hitting intensity of the pad. The pattern name and pattern number of the currently played pattern are shown on the display.

09 <—— Number of pattern assigned to pad Currently pressed pad Name of pattern assigned to pad To change a pattern assigned to a pad, hold down the pad and use the [A]/[w] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern.

+ cf. You can select either a preset or a user pattern. pattem mode will play the original sound (drum sound for drum kit or bass sound for bass When a pattern for which "PAD" is displayed is assigned to a pad, hitting the pad in program). To continuously play the pattern after releasing the pad, hold down the [REPEAT] key while hitting the pad.

This section expk create a user pattern. The pattern is played back in a loop. Pressing the same pad again cancels the loop. To play multiple patterns simultaneously, you can press several pads together. In groove play mode, you can play up to four patterns. +_ When you have pressed several pads, the start and stop timing is adjusted automatically, according to the selected quantize method ( » p. 50). The various patterns are played in the same tempo as the currently selected song. +_ If you press five or more pads, the most recently pressed four pads will be active. Pad

Smallest quantize unit Smallest quantize unit fin)! 9'o0ve play mode, the [> JR] keys can be used to star/Stop playback of the currently selected song. To continuously vary the pitch, volume, panning, and sound of the pattern, use the [JAM FUNCTION] key to select the parameter and then adjust it with the JAM slider. SOUND JAMER & > ER +

In groove play mode, you can use the JAM slider to adjust parameters such as pitch, volume, tone, etc. of the currently playing pattern. The JAM slider affects only the currently selected track (selected with [DRUM AJ/IDRUM BJ/IBASS] key). (For details on the JAM slider operation, please refer to p. 31.) To return from the groove play mode to the pattern/song mode, press the [PATTERN//[SONG] key. In pattern mode, select an empty user pattern (U00 - U99). When you select an empty pattern, the indication "EMPTY" appears on the display.

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The key for the selected track lights up. To change the sound (drum kit/bass program), hold down the key selected in step 2 and use the [A]/[Y] keys or the [VALUE] dial.

The sound last selected for each track is stored for the pattern. If required, you can use the IPAD BANKJ/IOCTAVE] key to select the pad bank or the bass pitch Hold down the [@ REC] key and press the [b-11] key. muo sum CP se The [@ REC] and [Il ] keys light up, a precount of four beats (one measure) is heard, and then real-time input starts. Hit the padbs in time with the metronome. When the last measure of the pattern is reached, input loops back to the first measure and continues. M Drum track recording The drum sound assigned to the pad is heard, and the play contents are recorded in accordance with the currently selected quantize settings. While recording the pattern, you can use the [PAD BANK] key to switch the pad bank. This changes the drum sounds assigned to pads 1 - 13. paused. In this condition, you can hit a pad to check which sound is assigned to it. Press po) I you press the [@ REC] key during recording, the key starts to flash, and recording is the [@ REC] key again to resume recording.

During pattern real-time input, you can also input notes via a MIDI keyboard or other component connected to the [MIDI IN] jack. M Bass track recording In the factory default condition, a scale with semitone pitch steps such as C, C#, D, D#.B, Cis assigned to the pads, except for pad 6. Hitting a pad produces the bass sound of the assigned pitch, and recording is performed with the currently selected quantize setting. Note that, unlike the drum track, the bass track also records the duration of the pad press. For example, to record the following example, the pad to which A2 is assigned and the pad to which E2 is assigned must be pressed for the duration of a quarter note each. [94 1 k + = | A2 pad ! E2 pad ! Hold down ! Hold down ! ‘While recording the bass track, the [OCTAVE] key can be used to switch the bass range. In the factory default condition, the quantize setting of the RT-323 is a sixteenth note, but this setting can be changed if desired (> p. 50). To erase the play contents from a specific pad, hold down the [ERASE] key and press the pad. CRT Pads 1-13 ‘While you hold down the [ERASE] key, the sound assigned to that pad is erased from the pattern. To erase the entire track, hold down the [ERASE] key and press the key for the track ([DRUM AJ[DRUM BJ/[BASS]) key. While you keep both keys depressed, all sound from the respective track is erased from the pattern. 2 = uns REX #12 1 MR Lu À n ÿ à EE 9 EE —_ — To record a JAM slider operation in the pattern, use the [JAM FUNCTION] key to select the function and then move the JAM slider while holding down the pad. You can record changes in pitch, volume, panning position, and sound. (For details on using the JAM slider, see page 31.)

[sWeyed] epino uoneonddy The JAM slider operation is only effective for a sound currently played with a current pad. Moving the JAM slider by itself has no effect on the recorded sound. To terminate real-time input, press the [Bi] key. The [@ REC] and [11 ] keys light go out, and real-time input finishes. IN}) When vou create a new pattern, it is assigned a name such as “Pat xxx (where xx is the user pattern number). This pattern name can be changed as desired ( » p. 54). Press the [»-11] key to check the recorded contents. attern Step Input For step input, you enter each note separately, while the RT-323 is in the stop condition. This makes it easy to enter complex drum patterns or bass lines that might be difficult to achieve with real-time input. In pattern mode, select an empty user pattern (U00 - U99). lected, the indication "EMPTY" appears on the display. When an empty pattern i Use the [DRUM AJ/[DRUM BJ/[BASS] key to select the track for step input (drum A/drum B/bass). To change the sound (drum kit/bass program), hold down the key selected in step 2, and operate the [A]J/[Y] keys or the [VALUE] dial. The sound last selected for each track is recorded as the pattern. Press the [@ REC] key. muro Sue CP si

The [@ REC] key lights up, and pattern step input becomes possible Use the pads and [STEP] key to enter notes and pauses. ER (em) exe M Drum track recording When you press a pad after pressing the [STEP] key, the drum sound assigned to the pad is entered. If you just press the [STEP] key without pressing a pad, no note is entered and the by the quantize value. For example, with a quantize setting of a present position advances

sixteenth note, to enter a rhythm kick as shown in the score below, operate the pads and [STEP] key as follows. Ge # Qu

During step input, the [PAD BANK] key can be used to switch benween pad banks. M Bass track recording Pressing the [STEP] key while holding down a pad enters a note of the pitch assigned to that pad. Pressing only the [STEP] key enters no note, and the present position advances by the quantize value. The duration of the note depends on the number of times the [STEP] key is pressed whi holding down a pad. For example, with a quantize setting of a sixteenth note, to enter a rhythm Kick as shown in the score below, operate the pads and [STEP] key as follows.

ISTEP] [STEP] [STEP] [STEP] [STEP] [STEP]

+ + a: e STI EP] [STEP] During step input, you can also use the [OCTAVE] key to switch the bass pitch. +_ When the end of the pattern is reached, the unit automatically returns to the first measure, allowing you to continue with step input. In the factory default condition, the quantize setting of the RT-323 is a sixteenth note, but this setting can be changed if desired (> p. 50). 9 + When entering notes with step input, the hitting intensity of the pad is also stored. If you have made a mistake during input, use the [STEP] key to move to the note you want to correct, and then hold down the [ERASE] key while pressing the respective pad. on out mp om CD > (SRE + CR ) Drum track When you us lights up. When you press a lit pad while holding down the [ERASE] key, the pad light goes out,

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and the note at that position is cleared. gras (PADIIKICK)

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To terminate step input, press the [I] key. The [@ REC] key light goes out, and the step input condition is terminated.

Deleting a User Pattern This clears all playing information from the currently selected user pattern, returning it to the empty condition. In pattern mode, use the [AJ/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the user pattern you want to delete. While the pattern is stopped, press the [DELETE] key. The indication "SURE?" appears on the display. EE LS E To execute the delete process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the delete process, press the [EXIT] key. When the [ENTER] key is pressed, the pattern is deleted and the indication "EMPTY" is shown on the display. Deleting a Track You can delete any track from the currently selected user pattern. In pattern mode, use the [AJ/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the user pattern from which you want to delete a track. While holding down the [ERASE] key, press the key for the track ((DRUM AJ/IDRUM BJ/[BASS] key) you want to delete.

To execute the delete process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the delete process, press the [EXIT] key. ‘When the [ENTER] key is pressed, the specified track is deleted. Copying a Pattern You can copy an existing pattern (preset/user pattern) to any user pattern. In pattern mode, select the pattern to be used as copy source, and press the [EDIT] key. Use the [-«]/[b-] keys to bring up the indication "COPY?" on the display.

Ca] Press the [ENTER] key, and use the [A]J/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the copy target user pattern (U00 - U99). [eu] Ca] Æ Copy target pattern number To execute the copy process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the copy process, press the [EXIT] key. When the [ENTER] key is pressed, the copy is carried out and the unit returns to step 1. Changing Pattern Settings This section describes how to change settings that are common to all patterns, and settings that are user pattern specific (such as beat and tempo). Setting the quantize value The quantize value is the smallest unit for real-time input/step input of a pattern. In pattern mode, press the [EDIT] key. Use the [-«]/[»-] keys to call up the indication "QUNTIZ" on the display. You can now select the smallest unit for the note. 4 non

<——————— Current setting Use the [A]J/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the smallest unit note from the following available settings. Quarter note 32: Thirty-second note : Eighth note 48: Thirty-second triplet note 12: Eighth triplet note Hi: 1 tick (quantize function off) 16: Sixteenth note * 1 tick is (1/96 of quarter note) 24: Sixteenth triplet note This setting affect the following four functions. + Smallest unit for real-time input + Smallest unit for step input + Smallest unit for continuous sound interval when pad is hit while holding down [REPEAT] key + Smallest unit for pattern play start/stop timing adjustment during groove play When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key. The new setting becomes active and the unit returns to the pattern mode.

I you press the [@ REC] key instead of the [EXIT] key in step 4, the notes recorded in the current pattern are aligned to the quantize setting. Adjusting the rhythm flourish (swing) This lets you control the amount of rhythm flourish (swing) used by the pattern. Higher values result in more pronounced swing. rm} This setting affects all patterns. In pattern mode, press the [EDIT] key. Use the [-«]/[>] keys to call up the indication "SWING" on the display. You can now set the swing value <————— Current setting L _ Use the [A]/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the swing value (50 - 75). The default setting is 50 (no swing). When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key. The setting is updated, and the unit returns to pattern mode. Changing the pattern length is stored for each The length of a user pattern (number of measures) can be adjusted. This setti user pattern individually. In pattern mode, select the user pattern for which you want to make the setting, and press the [EDIT] key. Use the [-]/[] keys to call up the indication "BARLEN" on the display. DE un 1 Un 1 Current setting

Use the [A]J/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the number of measures. The setting range is 1 - 99. The default length for empty patterns is 2 measures. When changing the length of a pattern that has already been input, the playback content changes as follows. M More measures than current setting Blank measures are added to the end of the current pattern.

[sWeyed] epino uoneonddy The beat (timing s individually M Fewer measures than current setting The excessive measures are cut off. After returning to pattern mode, the deleted measures cannot be restored. appears on the display. When you return the setting to the original value, the "E" When you change the setting with the [A]/[w] keys or the [VALUE] dial, the indication "E" > disappears. When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key. The new setting becomes active and the unit returns to the pattern mode. Changing the pattern beat al) of a user pattern can be adjusted. This setting is stored for each user pattern In pattern mode, select the user pattern for which you want to make the setting, and press the [EDIT] key. Use the [-{]/[»>] keys to call up "TIMSIG" on the display. > Pr Uu 1 Current setting, Use the [AJ/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the beat. The setting range is 1 (1/4 beat) - 16 (16/4 beat). The initial setting for empty patterns is 4 (4/4 beat). Itis possible to change the beat for a pattern that is already input. In this case, the playback content changes as follows. M Longer beat than current setting Blank space is added to each measure. M Shorter beat than current setting Excessive section of each measure is cut off. After returning to pattern mode, the deleted part cannot be restored. appears on the display. When you return the setting to the original value, the "E" When you change the setting with the [A]/[w] keys or the [VALUE] dial, the indication "E" To update the setting, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key. When you pr ss the [ENTER] key the unit returns to pattern mode.

Setting the volume balance for each track You can adjust the volume of the drum A, drum B, and bass track in a user pattern. This setting is stored for each user pattern individually. In pattern mode, select the user pattern for which you want to make the setting, and press the [EDIT] key. Use the [-]/[>] keys to call up "MIXLVL" on the display. Current track Current setting Use the [-{]/[b] keys to select the track for which you want to change the volume. Use the [AJ/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the volume for the track (0 - 15). ‘When a new pattern is created, the volume for all tracks is set to 15. When wishing to adjust the volume for other tracks, repeat steps 3 and 4. When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to pattern mode. Changing the play timing (shift) You can change the play timing of the currently selected user pattern. In pattern mode, select the user pattern for which you want to make the setting, and press the [EDIT] key. Use the [-«]/[b] keys to call up "SHIFT" on the display. Current setting Use the [A]/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to shift the timing. The setting range is -192 to 192 ticks (+-2 beats) in units of 1 tick (1/96 of a quarter note). For example, when the setting value is 24, the pattern changes as follows.

[sWeyed] epino uoneonddy Shift_Setting value = 24 (sixteenth note) RES) rr Es) mm ) Ji Rhin) When you change the setting with the [AJ/[W] keys or the [VALUE] dial, the indication "E" rm} appears on the display. When you return the setting to the original value, the "E" disappears. To accept the setting, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to pattern mode. This setting directly alters the play data stored for the pattern. After you retum to pattern mode, the original contents cannot be restored. Changing the pattern name When you create a new pattern, the pattern name "PTN xxx" (where xxx is the user pattern number) is automatically assigned. In pattern mode, select the user pattern for which you want to make the setting, and press the [EDIT] key. Use the [-]/[>] keys to call up "NAME" on the display. The pattern name is shown under "NAME" with an underline. Underiine Use the [-]/[>] keys to move the underline, and use the [A]/[W] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the desired character. (For a list of usable characteristics, see p. 36.) When the pattern name has been changed, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to pattern mode.

Application Guide [Song Deleted This section explains various operation steps related to song playback, creating new songs, and editing existing son, Song Playbac The RT-323 can store up to 100 songs. Press the [SONG] key to switch to song mode. The RT-323 switches to the song mode which lets you create and play your own songs. entr : k Ce) Ce DT Use the [A]/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the song number (00 - 99). You can also switch songs while a song is playing. When you use the [AJ/[W] keys, the song is switched immediately. When you use the [VALUE] dial, the song is switched when playback of the current song completed. AN FE oo Ca jee: a 2 Le-Song number KS Song name nt LE À | D the indication "EMPTY" is shown in the song name field. When you select an empty soi

Press the [»-11] key. The [Il ] key lights up, and the selected song is played. Current beat Current sue PA si — Ce CRC resaue To change the song tempo, hold down the [TEMPO] key and use the [A]/[W] keys or the [VALUE] dial while the song is playing (or stopped). RAGE + de The song tempo can be set in the range from 40 - 250 (BPM). The setting is stored together with the song.

To mute a specific track, hold down the [MUTE] key and press the [DRUM AYIDRUM BJ/[BASS] key.

The key lights up, and the selected track is muted. To cancel muting, hold down the [MUTE] Key and press the same key once more. When you mute a track, the song track will also be muted at the same time. (For information on the song track, see page 69.) To stop the song, press the [IN] key. sue CP sr The song returns to the start position. the [æ11] key again resumes playback. During pause, you can use the [VALUE] dial to I you press the [II] key instead of the [I] key, the unit goes into pause mode. Pressing adjust the position in measure units. Real-time Song Input igning patterns to pads and playing This section explains how to record songs in real time by à them by hitting the pads in the desired sequence. Assigning a pattern to a pad To perform real-time input of a song, you must first assign the patterns to be used in the song. In song mode, use the [AJ/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select an empty song. When you select an empty song, the indication "EMPTY" is shown in the song name field. pads. (For more information, see the list at the end of this manual.) + When you select a song for which "EMPTY" is shown (in the factory default condition songs 12 - 99), the pattem-to-pad assignment of the most recent song is used automatically. po) +_In the factory default condition, songs 00 - 11 have various patterns assigned to the Press the [PAD FUNCTION] key.

The various pad settings can now be edited.

Press the pad to which you want to assign a pattern. You can now assign à pattern to the selected pad.

Repeat steps 3 - 4 to assign patterns to other pads. When the required patterns have been assigned, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to the song mode. ned to the pad is played. This allows you s similar to groove play When you hit a pad in this condition, the pattern to play the backing for a song by switching patterns in real time. This mode, but you cannot play multiple patterns at the same time, and the pattern switching occurs only at the measure (or beat) change. (D) The pattern information assigned to the pads is stored for each song individually. Changing the playing information of a pattern assigned to a pad In song mode, you can transpose the pitch of a pattern assigned to a pad, and select the operation that will be performed after the pattern is played. In song mode, while the song is stopped, press the [PAD FUNCTION] key. Hit the pad with the pattern you want to edit.

Setting value —— The parameters and setting ranges are as shown in the following table

[Buos] epins uoneoddy Parameter Content Setting Range Pin Pattern number assigned to pad 000 - 399,U00 -U99 000A -399A, UOOÀ -US9A, DrB Drum B track pl ormati ‘ ‘ 2 um B track playing information 0008 _399b, 00 -US9b Bass Bass track playing information 000-389, U00 -U99 Transp [Bass track transpose setting “12-012 (Semitone units) 1-13: Play pattem of specified pad 1 Fill- 18 Fil: Switch pattern at beat boundary STOP: Stop play Operation when number of measures set Next with BARLEN is exceeded pad was played. If set to "1" -"13", the specified pattern is played. If set to "1 Fill" -"13 Fill”, the specified pattern is also played, but pattem switching occurs at the bar boundary. If set to "STOP", playback stops at that point (suitable for ending patterns). The Next parameter specifies which operation occurs when the pattern assigned to the Use the [VALUE] dial to change the setting value. Setting value — To terminate the editing process, press the [EXIT] key. mu ee or

When hitting pads for song real-time input, the parameter settings will be recorded as song events. The unit returns to the song mode. Recording a pattern sequence After all patterns to be used in a song have been sequence to record the song. signed to patterns, hit the pads in the desired Use the [A]/[V] keys to select the song for which the pattern have been assigned. {2+— Song number Hold down the [@ REC] key and press the [»-11] key. The unit goes into standby mode for real-time song input. mmo SEM CPU sr

Hit the pad with the first pattern. This starts the real-time input mode, and the pattern is played back. Also when you release the pad, the pattern will continue to play until the preset number of measures is reached, or until another pad is hit. The display shows the current measure and beat. Current beat Œ ) Current — ER measure k. i Pad with first pattern To switch the pattern, hit the pad for the pattern within the immediately preceding measure. Pad with next pattern CD CD Pad with Pad with pattern À pattern B Measure number for recording 1 — 23 4 5 6 7 _B [Pattern A | PatternA | PatternB | Patterns The pattern jgned to the pad is reserved, and will start playing from the beginning of the unit switches to the new pattern at the bar boundary. Because the new pattern also starts po) When you hit a pad for which the Next parameter (> p. 58) is set to "1 Fill" - "13 Fill", the at the bar boundary, there is no bar change for this measure. Record other patterns in the same way. To terminate real-time input, press the [Bi] key. Real-time input stops at the beginning of the next measure. an ending pattern), has played, set the NEXT parameter of the pad to "STOP" (+ p. 58). +_ A song created with real-time input can be edited in the same way as a song created with step input. For details, see page 61. po) + When wanting to automatically end real-time input after a certain patte (for example

[Buos] epins uoneoddy Song Step Input For song step input, you enter various information (pattern, tempo, bass transpose, etc.) separately, while the RT-323 is in the stop condition. To do this, proceed as follows. Pattern information step input You can enter patterns one by one in the desired playing sequence. This is s create the backing for a song arrangement. itable for example to In song mode, use the [AJ/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select an empty song. Press the [@ REC] key. The [@ REC] key lights up, and song step input becomes possible. The display shows the current measure and beat. Measure Beat SRE CPU sr % ‘ End TEE Use the [INSERT] key to bring up the indication "INSERT?" on the display. The pattern for input to the song can be selected. fini) When the indication “End” is shown on the display, you can use the [VALUE] dial to call up the indication "INSERT?" Use the [VALUE] dial to select the number of the pattern to assign to the first step (000 - 399, UOO - U90). The pattern number and duration (number of measures) are shown on the display. Pattern number — Duration +_If a user pattem is empty, the indication "E" is shown to the right of the pattern number. +_If you input an empty user pattern into a song, the sound will be muted for the duration of the patte. (The duration is shown on the display.) If required, use the [A]/[V] keys to change the duration of the pattern. The pattern duration can be adjusted in the range of 1 - 99. If you make it longer than the original setting, the same pattern will be repeated. If you make it shorter, the pattern will be cut off midway when switching to the next pattern.

To enter the selected pattern, press the [ENTER] key. To check the entered pattern, you can play the pattern with the [b>-I1 J/8] keys. To enter the next pattern, press the [b-] key. The current position advances for the duration of the pattern End By using the [/[b] keys during pattem input, you can move directly to pattern LHINT information that has already been entered. Repeat steps 3 - 7 to select the patterns for a song. If you make a mistake during input, you can correct it as follows. M To change an entered pattern Use the [4 J/L D] keys to move to the respective pattern, and use the [VALUE] dial to select a new pattern. M To insert a new pattern Use the [4 J/L D] Keys to move to the respective pattern, and carry out steps 3 - 6. This inserts a pattern at the current position, and shifts all later patterns back by the duration of the inserted pattern. INSERT Dame no [eur] Æ To delete a pattern Use the [-@J/L] Keys to move to the pattern you want to delete, and press the [ERASE] key. The song length remains the same, but the current pattern information is deleted. The display indication changes to " + Pattern”. This means that the preceding pattern will continue to play. ERASE [Pandna J[Pandne J{pangne [Perdre ]

(Preceding pattern plays) rm} I you delete the first patte in a song, the sound will be muted until the next pattern information.

[Buos] epino uoneaddy To delete a measure Use the [-@J/LB] keys to move to the start of the measure you want to delete, and press the IDELETE] key. The indication "DELETE?" appears on the display. Press the [ENTER] key to delete the measure from the current song. Subsequent patterns are shifted forward. If you delete t measure of a 2-measure pattern, the n the song, with the indication Pattern". This means that the immediately preceding pattern is played. If required, delete this measure using the same procedure. DELETE

Lratma [Panne ]{ Panne JL rater ] {Preceding patte plays) completed, press the [I] key. The [@ REC] key light goes out, and song step input is terminated. When you press the [BI ] key, the song is played. Switching midway to another pattern Itis also possible to have the unit switch to another patte while a pattern is playing. For example, you could change the second half of a 2-measure pattern to a fill-in 1-measure pattern. In song mode, select the song and press the [@ REC] key. The [@ REC] key lights up, and song step input becomes po: Press the [A] key. The indication "EV-+" is shown on the display. While this indication is shown, you can use the [-@/1B ] keys to adjust the position in measure units. Other indications such as "PT" or "TS" to the right of "EV—+" denote event information for the current position. (For details, see page 66.) Measure Beat

D e— Trick Use the [-«]/[b-] keys to move to the measure where you want to input pattern information. [Cm

When wishing to input pattern information midway in the measure, use the [STEP] key to shift the current position.

With each push of the [STEP] key, the current position is shifted by The [STEP] key cannot be used to move back. If you have moved past the desired (HINT ixteenth note (24 ticl position, use the [4] key to return to the start of the measure, and then start over with the ISTEP] key. Press the [W] key once. Pattern information can be input at the current position. current position by a sixteenth note (24 ticks). In this case, the current tick count is shown po) Also while the "EV->" indication is not shown, you can use the [STEP] key to shift the only while the [STEP] key is pressed. Use the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern for input. Immediately after tuning the [VALUE] dial, pattern information is input for the current position. When pattern information is input midway in a measure, the indication "F" appears to the right of the pattern number. If the pattern was switched midway in a measure, the new pattern does not play from the beginning, but from the point where the pattem is switched. Pattern À J J T3 J Pattern B 55251

Pattern À [pate A |Pattern B [patte B | SJ ASSET) po) +_ The pattern entered here is repeated until the point where the next pattern information SONG exists. + When you press the [ENTER] key for a patte with "F" appended to the number, the "F" indication disappears and the pattern starts from the beginning. (In this case, the current position becomes the new start of the measure.) By pressing the [ENTER] key again, you can retum to the pattern with "F". Press the [Hi] key to terminate the operation.

Transposing the bass track This section explains how to shift (transpose) the pitch of the bass track of a pattern input for a the transpose function, you can create various chord progressions from a small number po) The entered transpose information remains valid until the next transpose input. song. Usi of patterns. [Buos] epino uoneol In song mode, select the song, and press the [@ REC] key. The [@ REC] key lights up, and song step input becomes possible. Use the [A]J/[V] keys to call up "Transps" on the display. Transpose information can now be entered or edited. If there is already transpose information at the current position, the setting value is shown. Transpose setting value Do) When pattern information is input, transpose information with a zero value is also input. Use the [-]/[] keys to move to the measure where you want to enter transpose information. While "Transps" is shown, you can use the [-{]/] keys to shift the current position in (If transpose information is entered within a measure, you can move to that The transpose information need not be input at the same position as the pattern mm} information. It can be input at the start of any measure in a pattern, or within a measure. +_Ifno transpose information is input for the current point, the indication "«_" is shown. This means that the preceding transpose information continues to apply. measure unit: position.) To transpose from midway through a measure, use the [STEP] key to adjust the current position. With each push of the [STEP] key, the current position is advanced by one sixteenth note (24 ticks). — + The current tick count is shown while the [STEP] key is pressed. fun) + _ The [STEP] key cannot be used to move back. If you have moved past the desired position, use the [4] key to return to the start of the measure, and then start over with the [STEP] key. Use the [VALUE] dial to set the transpose value. The transpose value can be set in semitone steps over the range of -12 (1 octave lower) - 0 - 12 (1 octave higher).

Repeat steps 3 - 5 to enter any desired transpose information at other points. To terminate the operation, press the [M] key. Replacing the drum B/bass track The drum B track or bass track of the pattern used in a song can be altered to that of a different pattern. This is useful for example to utilize the fill-in phrase from another pattern after pattern input for a song has been completed. In song mode, select the song, and press the [@ REC] key. Use the [-]/[>] keys to move to the position of the pattern where you want to replace the drum B track/bass track. Use the [AJ/[V] keys to call up " EDrBPTN" (to replace the drum B track) or "TBasPTN" (to replace the bass track) on the display. 53e g In this condition, you can use the [4]/[p-] keys to move the current position in measure units. To change the play contents from within a measure, use the [STEP] key to shift the current position. With each push of the [STEP] key, the current position is advanced by one sixteenth note (24 on, use the [4] key to return to the start of the ticks). If you have moved past the desired posi measure, and then start over with the [STEP] key. Use the [VALUE] dial to select a setting from the following. 035 <—— Setting value

M Replacing the drum B track (DrBPTN) + Pattern numbers ending in A (Example: 001 A, U99A) Will be replaced by the contents of the drum À track of the applicable pattern.

[Buos] epins uoneoddy + Pattern numbers ending in b (Example: 001b, U99b) Will be replaced by the contents of the drum B track of the applicable pattern. M Replacing the bass track (BasPTN) + Pattern number (Example: 001, U99) Will be replaced by the bass track contents of the respective pattern. The contents replaced as described here will remain effective until the point where the g" next pattern information is input. If the track contents were switched midway in a measure, the new contents are not played from the beginning, but from the point where the switch was made. To terminate the operation, press the [Bi] key. Step input for various events During step input of a song, you can not only enter pattern information and transpose information, but also add various other information such as the volume and sound of each track (drum kit/bass program). Such pieces of information are called "events". This section describes how to add new events and change the setting value of existing events. In song mode, select the song you want to edit, and press the [@ REC] key. Use the [A]/[V] keys to select one of the following event types for editing.

Editable event types along with setting range and setting resolution are listed below. Event type — Event type Symbol Content Setting range Pattern Pattern number ‘000 399, U00 - U99 Transps Bass track transpose information -12-0- 12 (semitone units) Tempo Tempo information 40 250 (BPM) CO0A 3994, UOOA - U99A, DrBPTN Drum B track play information G00b - 399b, UO0 - UO0b BasPTN Bass track play information —-; 000 - 399, U00 - 99 DrAKIT. Drum À track drum KI 00-127 DrBKIT. Drum B track drum Kit 00-127 BasPRG Bass track bass program 00-54 DrAVOL Drum À track volume 0-15 DrBvoL Drum B track volume 0-15 BasVOL Bass track volume 0-15

The smallest unit for entering each event information is one sixteenth note. When the DrBPTN event was set to "—-- “ or the BasPTN event to "---", the respective track is muted until the play information of another pattern is selected (or the pattern itself is switched). the display. While this indication is shown, the number of ticks (1/96 of a beat) for the current position is shown to the right of the measure and beat, and movement in steps of 24 ticks is possible. (While "EV-»" is displayed, patte event input or editing is not possible.) Pressing the [W] key turns off the "EV-" indication and returns to the patte event selection mode. I you press the [A] key while a pattem event is selected, the indication "EV-" appears on Use the [-«]/[b-] keys to move to the position where you want to input event information. If there is an event for the current position, the display will show its value. If there is no event for the current position, "+—"_is shown on the display. This s that the last event setting still active. While a pattern event is displayed, you can use the [-4]/[p-] keys to directly move to £" points where pattern information is input (or to the end of the song). When another event is displayed, you can use the [-4]/[b-] keys to move in measure units. H there is an event midway in a measure, you can move to that point. indicat If required, adjust the current position with the [STEP] key. While any event is displayed, you can use the [STEP] key to advance the current position by one sixteenth note (24 ticks). +_ If you have used the [STEP] key to move past the target position, press the [4] key to return to the start of the step, and then press the [STEP] key again to move to the target position. 9 +_ The current tick count is shown while the [STEP] key is pressed. Use the [VALUE] dial to enter the value. A new event information is now entered at the current position (for information on the setting range for each event, see the table on the previous page). 1D <—- Setting value Repeat steps 2 - 5 until all required events have been input. Any entered events can be edited a shown below. M Changing the event setting value Use the [AJ/[V] keys to select the event type. Use the [JB] keys and [STEP] key to move to the position of the event you want to modify, and use the [VALUE] dial to change the setting. M Deleting an event Use the [A /[V] keys to select the event type. Use the [-{J/{B] keys and [STEP] key to move to the position of the event you want to delete, and press the [ERASE] key. To add or edit events, press the [Hi] key.

Copying Specific Measures You can use measure units to copy a part of a song for which pattern information has been input. This is useful for example to repeat parts of a song. Copy Copy F— 2 _, 12 8 5 6 5 D 5 [From A] Patio A [pañom À [Fatoms] [FsromA|ratoms] 12 8 À 5 6 7 8 98 10 1 2 3 Ÿ 5 6 7 [Faro À[ Patton B [Pañom À ]Pattom À [Patte 8] [Patio À | Pattom & | Pañtomn À] Pattem 8 In song mode, press the [@ REC] key. The [@ REC] key lights up. Press the [EDIT] key. You can now specify the number of the first measure of the copy source. Use the [VALUE] dial to specify the first measure number of the copy source, and then press the [ENTER] key. 7 First measure number Fr of copy source Use the [VALUE] dial to specify the last measure number of the copy source, and then press the [ENTER] key.

2. 1_ Last measure number

Fe of copy source Use the [VALUE] dial to specify the first measure number of the copy target. 1 Copy target start position

13 measure number m} I the copy target range exceeds the end of the song, the song duration is automatically extended. To execute the copy process, press the [ENTER] key. Deleting a Song You can delete the currently selected song, to return it to the empty condition. In song mode, select the song you want to delete. Press the [DELETE] key. The following indication appears on the display.

A song in the RT-323 has three so program) used by each track is the same as for the drum A/drum B/bass pattern track. uCE | To carry out the delete process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key. When you carry out the delete process, the unit will return to the song mode with the empty song selected. When you delete a song, the song and MIDI track recording contents as well as the pattems assigned to the pads are also deleted. Copying a Song The currently selected song can be copied to any other song. In song mode, select the copy source song and press the [EDIT] key. Use the [-«]/[b-] keys to bring up the indi: the [ENTER] key. jon "COPY?" on the display, and press

Copy source song _ Copy target song Use the [A]/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to specify the number of the copy target song. To execute the copy process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key. When the copy is completed, the unit returns to the condition of step 1. To return to song mode, press the [EXIT] key. I there is a song already stored in the copy target number, its contents will be overwritten by the new song. Song Track Operation The so recorded for that song. These allow you to record pad playing information. For example, you could racks are special auxiliary tracks which are separate from the pattern information add some fill-in parts after you have finished a song. s: drum À, drum B, and bass. The sound (drum kit/bass INT} on the song track. Later, you may add pattern information to such a song for which only po) You can also select an empty song where no pattern information is recorded, and record the song track is recorded.

Song + _Ifthe duration of the contents of the song track is longer than the duration of the song, Drum À song track D] Da] | Do) the end point of the song track will become the new end point of the song, In this case, the last pattern entered for the song is repeated until the new end point. Drum B song track [ap Bass song track BP] To record JAM slider operation on the song track, select the parameter with the [_Patema | Patems [| [__ Pattem © | [JAM FUNCTION] key and then move the JAM slider while pressing the pad. Real-time input of drum/bass to song track This section explains how to perform real-time input of drum/bass phrases on a song track. (The EX FO Ce) + = v|ER song tracks do not support step input.) mn In song mode, press the [SONG TRACK] key while the song is stopped. The [SONG TRACK] key lights up. When you move the JAM slider while holding down the pad, you can record changes in pitch, volume, panning position, and sound. (For details on using the JAM slider, see page 31.) To stop the recording, press the [I] key. Song track recording stops. (When the end of the song is reached, song track recording stops Use the [DRUM AJ/[DRUM BJ/[BASS] key to select the song track to record. automatically.) When you press the [BI ] key, the recorded song track is played back along The selected key lights up, and the respective song track is selected. When you hit pads in this condition, the sound of the drum ki/bass program assigned to the selected track is heard. +_If you hold down the [MUTE] key and press the [SONG TRACK] key, you can mute the fan) with the song. mx ous ms juemia entire song track. Performing the same step once more cancels the mute condition. O The song track can be rerecorded without affecting the contents of a recorded song. If you hold down the [ERASE] key and press the [DRUM AJ{DRUM BJ/BASS] key during song track recording, you can mute the sound of the respective pad (or song Hold down the [@ REC] key and [»-11 ] key. track). Song playback starts, and song track real-time input becomes possible. B To cancel the song track selection, press the [SONG TRACK] key. TEMPO STEPRIC mar sTOP eat CA] Mesaure— The [SONG TRACK] key light goes out. Also when the [SONG TRACK] key is out, the song track will be played back when the song is played. Deleting a song track — | To start recording from halfway into a song, press the [Il] (pause) Key during recording, fun) and then use the [VALUE] dial to move to the measure where you want to start. Press the The contents of each song track (drum A/drum B/bass) entered with real-time input can be deleted L>11] key to start recording. selectively. While listening to the song, hit the pads. Select the song from which you want to delete a song track, and press the [SONG Your pad play is recorded. TRACK] key. ER The [SONG TRACK] key lights up. +_ In the factory default condition, the quantize setting of the RT-323 is a sixteenth note, Press the [ERASE] key, and use the [DRUM AJ/[DRUM BJ/[BASS] key to select the Do) but this setting can be changed if desired (+ p. 72). song track. +_Instead of hitting pads, you can also play a MIDI keyboard or other component connected to the [MIDI IN] jack and record the performance on the drum A/drum mas aout mms as ns B/bass tracks. [ae D RO = The song track can hold up to 999 measures, regardiess of the length of the currently selected song.

[Buos] epino uoneol To delete, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key. Editing Song Settings This section describes how to alter settings that affect the entire song, such as tempo, song name, etc. Transposing an entire song track of an entire song can be transposed in semitone steps. This setting also affects the In song mode, select the song whose settings you want to change, and press the [EDIT] key. Use the [-{]/[b] keys to bring up the indication "KEY" on the display.

” CH Transpose value Use the [AJ/[V] keys to set the transpose value. The setting range is -6 - 0 - 6 (semitones). When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key. The setting is updated, and the unit returns to the song mode. This setting does not affect the MIDI track data. For information about the MIDI track, see page 91. Setting the quantize value For recording the song track, the quantize value must be set. In song mode, the [EDIT] key needs to be pressed first, but otherwise the procedure is the same as when setting the quantize value in pattern mode. For details, see page 50. Song repeat playback setting You can set song repeat to on or off, and you can control the repeat range. In song mode, select the song whose settings you want to change, and press the [EDIT] key. Use the [-«]/[b-] keys to bring up the indication "REPEAT" on the display.

Current repeat setting

Use the [A]J/[V] keys to specify the number of the measure where repeat playback is to be triggered. Possible settings are OFF (repeat playback disabled) and 1 - last measure of song. When a setting of 1 or higher is selected, the song plays up to the specified measure number and then is automatically repeated. When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key. The setting is updated, and the unit returns to the song mode. Changing the song name ‘When à soi automatically as newly created, the name "SONG xxx" (where xxx is the song number) is med. In song mode, select the song whose name you want to change, and press the [EDIT] key. Use the [-]/[>] keys to call up "NAME" on the display. The song name is shown under "NAME" with an underline. Underiine Use the [-«]/[»-] keys to move the underline, and use the [A]/[W] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the desired character. (For a list of usable characters, see page 36.) When the song name has been changed, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to the song mode.

Saving Data on the SmartMedia Card The entire data of the RT-323 can be saved (stored) on a formatted SmartMedia card as a file. Formatting a SmartMedia Card Insert a formatted SmartMedia card into the [DATA CARD] slot on the side panel of lepenveuus] epino uoneonddy Before a SmartMedia card can be used for saving and loading data, it must be formatted (initialized) as follows. The formatting process erases any data already present on the SmartMedia card. These data cannot be restored. Insert the SmartMedia card into the [DATA CARD] slot on the side panel of the RT-

For information on how to insert the SmartMedia card, see page 5 Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-]J/[b] keys to call up "CARD?" on the display.

R > Ent Press the [ENTER] key, and use the [-«]/[] keys to call up "FORMAT" on the display. that the SmartMedia card is inserted properly in the [DATA CARD] slot and that the metal If the indication "NOCARD" appears, the SmartMedia card is not recognized. Make sure bas section of the card is not dirty. Press the [ENTER] key. The indication "SURE?" appears on the display. To execute the formatting process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key. mou om ir CE Execute Cancel When formatting is completed, the indication “Done” appears on the display. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [EXIT] key

the RT-323. Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-«]J/[»] keys to call up the indication "CARD?" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key. Use the [-«]/[>] keys to call up the indication "SAVE" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key. To give a name to the file to be saved, use the [-{]/[-] keys to move the underline, and use the [VALUE] dial to change the character. Underline Eu D ec \ = N The following characters can be used. Letters: A-Z Numerals: 0-9 Symbols: ! #$ %'_[1-4{7} On the same SmartMedia card, there cannot be duplicate file names. Press the [ENTER] key. The indication "SURE?" appears on the display. If a file with the same name already exists on the SmartMedia card, the indication "Over Wr?" appears on the display. To carry out the save process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key. When data saving is complete, the indication "Done" appears on the display. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [EXIT] key several times. +_ While the SmartMedia card is being accessed, the symbol shown per) at right appears on the display. While this symbol is shown, never CARD eu remove the SmartMedia card or turn off the unit. Otherwise the data may be destroyed.

lepenveuwus] epino uoneorddy not enough free space on the SmartMedia card. Delete +_Ifthe indication "CARDFULL" appears while saving data, there is unnecessary data first (_> p. 78). Loading Data from the SmartMedia Car To load saved data from the SmartMedia card into the RT-323, proceed as follows. Insert the SmartMedia card with the saved data into the [DATA CARD] slot on the side panel of the RT-323. Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-]J/[b] keys to bring up the indication "CARD?" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key. Use the [-]/[>] keys to call up the indication "LOAD", and press the [ENTER] key. Use the [A]J/[V] keys to select the file with the data you want to load, and press the [ENTER] key. File name CADET The indication "SURE?" appears on the display. I the indication "ERROR" appears, the SmartMedia card is defective or the data are damaged. Try formatting the card again. To carry out the loading process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key. When data loading is complete, the indication "Done" appears on the display. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [EXIT] key several times. Import of Data from a SmartMedia Ca From any file stored on a SmartMedia card, you can load partial data such as song information, user pattern information, user drum kit information, etc. Insert a SmartMedia card containing RT-323 data into the [DATA CARD] slot on the side panel.

Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-«]/[b] keys to bring up the indication "CARD?" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key. Use the [-«]/[>] keys to call up the indication "IMPORT" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key. <—- import source flle Use the [A]J/[V] keys to select the file from which you want to import data, and press the [ENTER] key. Use the [-]/[>] keys to select the type of data you want to import, and press the [ENTER] key. Data type to import + KIT: Specified user drum kit + PTN: Specified user pattern + SONG: Specified song + GLOBAL: General RT-323 settings If you have selected KIT/PTN/SONG as data to import, proceed to the next step. + KIT was selected (1) Use the [AJ/LY] keys to press the [ENTER] key. ct the number of the user drum kit to use as import source, and (2) Use the [AJ/[Y] keys to select the number of the user drum kit to use as import target t ü Import source user drum kit Import target user drum kit + PTN was selected (1) Use the [AJ/[ Y] keys to select the number of the user pattern to use as import source, and press the [ENTER] key. (2) Use the [AJ/[Y] keys to select the number of the user pattern to use as import target.

+ SONG was selected (1) Use the [AJ/LY] keys to s [ENTER] key the number of the song to use as import source, and press the () Use the [AJ/[ WI] keys to select the number of the song to use as import target. L_— Import source Long Import target song will also be imported automatically, and empty user patterns are assigned as import target. (If there are no empty user pattes, allocation will be made sequentially, starting from user pattern number UO0.) I the song selected as import source contains user patterns, the respective user patterns Press the [ENTER] key. The indication "SURE?" appears on the display. To carry out the import process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key. When data importing is complete, the indication “Done” appears on the display. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [EXIT] key several times. ting Data From the SmartMedia Car Files saved on the SmartMedia card can be selectively deleted. If there is not enough space on the card to save new data, you can delete data that is no longer needed. Insert a SmartMedia card containing RT-323 data into the [DATA CARD] slot on the side panel. Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-«]J/[»] keys to bring up the indication "CARD?" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key. Use the [-«]/[>] keys to call up "DELETE" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

2 File to delete Use the [A]J/[V] keys to select the file to be deleted, and press the [ENTER] key. To carry out the delete process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key. When data deleting is complete, the indication "Done" appears on the display. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [EXIT] key several times. mport/Export of PS-02 SmartMedia Data The RT-323 is compatible with pattern data of the ZOOM Palmtop Studio PS-02. This section explains how you can import data saved on a SmartMedia card with the PS-02, and how you can export RT-323 data to the PS-02. Reading a PS-02 pattern into the RT-323 (pattern import) You can read in PS-02 pattern data stored on a SmartMedia card into the RT-323 as user pattern so possible to edit the pattern with the RT-323 and then write it back to the PS-02 Insert a PS-02 start-up SmartMedia card into the [DATA CARD] slot on the side panel of the RT-323. SmartMedia card, the original data will be overwritten. If you want to keep the original pattem of the PS-02, create a backup of the PS-02 SmartMedia card first. (For details, refer to the PS-02 Operation Manual.) When you edit pattern data on the RT-323 and then write the data back to the PS-02 Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-]/[b] keys to call up "PS-02?" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key. Use the [-]/[>] keys to call up the indication "IMPORT" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key. You now can select a pattern to import from the PS-02 SmartMedia card.

Use the [A]J/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the pattern, and press the [ENTER] key. The target user pattern number is shown on the display. PS-02 patte name — ns 1nnl_ RT-323 pattern | ‘ CE_DUU FT number RT-323 pattern name—> CO EL Use the [A]/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the target user pattern in the RT-

To carry out the import process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key. ‘When data read-in is pattern/song mode, press the [EXIT] key several times. omplete, the indication "Done" appears on the display. To return to the The imported pattern can be edited in the same way as a normal pattern, using edit mode. 328, select only PS-02 compatible sounds. (For details, see the list at the end of this documentation) If you select RT-323 specific drum kit/bass program sounds and export the data to the PS-02, normal playback may not be possible. Do not change the names of patterns imported to the RT-323. Otherwise the pattern name may not display correctly after the pattern is exported again to the PS-02. The bass line included in PS-02 pattern data is imported with the "C' root (no transposition) and "NON" chord (no transformation) setting. When editing the bass track of an imported pattern on the RT-323, note that entering a phrase with a different root or chord type may result in improper playback when the data are exported again to the PS-02. +_ When changing the sound (drum kit/bass program) of pattern data imported to the RT- Writing a RT-323 pattern to a PS-02 SmartMedia card (pattern export) After editing pattern data imported from the PS-02 to the RT-323, you can write the data to the PS- 02 SmartMedia card again. This lets you then use the pattern data in the PS-02. Insert a PS-02 start-up SmartMedia card into the [DATA CARD] slot on the side panel of the RT-323.

SmartMedia card, the original data will be overwritten. If you want to keep the original pattem of the PS-02, create a backup of the PS-02 SmartMedia card first. (For details, refer to the PS-02 Operation Manual.) When you edit pattern data on the RT-323 and then write the data back to the PS-02 Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-]/[b] keys to call up "PS-02?" on the display. Then press the [ENTER] key. Use the [-]/[>] keys to call up "EXPORT" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key. A PS-02 pattern on the SmartMedia card is shown as export target. PG 125 +—PS-02 pattern number PS-02 pattern name —» When there is an export-enabled pattern in the RT-323, the pattern number is shown. When writing an edited pattern to the SmartMedia card, the data of the original pattern number on the card will be overwritten. Use the [A]J/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the PS-02 pattern to export to. The RT-323 user pattern to export from is shown: +E LIT le RT-328 pattern number Use the [A]J/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select the RT-323 pattern to export from. To carry out the export process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key. When data exporting is complete, the indication "Done" appears on the display. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [EXIT] key several times. If you start up the PS-02 with that card, the exported pattern will be usable in the same way an internal pattern. the drum A track. +_ The maximum number of simultaneous sounds that the PS-02 can produce is four drum voices and one bass voice. If a pattern that exceeds these numbers is exported, correct playback with the PS-02 will not be possible. m} +_ The selected user pattern is exported with the contents of drum B track merged onto

Application Guide [Remote Control] This section describes how to use the [CONTROL IN] jack in conjunction with an optional foot pedal or foot switch, to perform remote control of the RT-323. Press the [PATTERN] key to return to pattern mode. e œ Controlling the RT-323 With a Foot Pedal (FPO1/FP02) Operate the FPO1/FPO2 while hitting the pad. When you connect the separately available foot pedal (FPO1/FP02) to one of the [CONTROL IN] jacks on the RT-323, you can use the FPOI/FPO2 instead of the JAM slider to adjust parameters such as pitch or sound change of the currently operated pad. ER + Connect the FP01/FP02 to the [CONTROL IN] jack on the rear panel. For information on connections, see page 6. two jacks have the same function. Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-4]J/[b] keys to bring up the indication Con ol g the RT 323 W h a Foot Swi ch (FSO1) "CTRLIN" on the display. When you connect the separately available foot switch (FSO1) to one of the the [CONTROL IN] A jacks on the RT-323, you can control a specific pad with the foot switch or control start/stop of

song and pattern pl ck. ER > EE g and patiern p ù You can connect the FPO1/FP02 to the [CONTROL IN 1] or the [CONTROL IN 2] jack. The The effect of moving Connect the FS01 to the [CONTROL IN] jack on the rear panel. Operate the FPO1/FP02 For information on connections, see page 6. The RT-323 detects the FPO1/FPO2, and the parameter that is controlled by the foot pedal is fou can connect the FSO1 to the [CONTROL IN 1] or the [CONTROL IN 2] jack. The two shown on the display. jacks have the same function. Number of [CONTROL IN] jack where . Le FPO1/FPO2 is connected Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-4]J/[»] keys to bring up the indication "CTRLIN" on the display. Push the FS01. Assigned parameter Number of [CONTROL IN] jack where FSO1 is connected Use the [JAM FUNCTION] key to select the parameter to be controlled with the F5! Function assigned A pedal. to FS01 EX The RT-323 detects the FSO1, and the parameter that is controlled by the foot pedal is shown on the display. CN play. The available settings are "PITCH", "VOLUME", "PAN" (panning), and "SOUND CHANGE" (pad sound switching). [oauo9 ajoweH] epino uoneol|ddy

[oauo9 ajoweH] epino uoneol|ddy While holding down the FS01, press the key or pad that you want to control. The function controlled by the FS01 will be assigned depending on which key or pad w operated when holding down the FS01. The available choices and the required operations are listed below Push FS01 RT-323 operation Function Display Push one of pads 1 - 13 In pattern mode, pushing FSO1 produces sound from that pad. 6x = pad number Push two different pads twice The sound of the first pad can be switched with the FSO1 When the FSO1 is pressed, the sound of he first pad is heard. When you release the! oot switch, the sound of the second pad is| heard. (For example, you could use the FS01 to toggle between the sound of an open and closed hi-hat:) PADxx-»yy (06 yy = pad number) In pattern mode/song mode, pushing FSO1 [Start play from pause position] Push [I] key Switches through [Start play] [Stop] » | START {Start play from beginning] In pattern mode/song mode, pushing FS0t Push [>1] key Switches through [Start play] Pause] + | CONTINUE Push [DRUM AJ/IDRUM BJ/ [BASS] key In pattern mode/song mode, pushing FSO1 switches specified track muting on/off MUTE xxx (ox = Dr, DrB, Bas) In pattern mode/song mode, two hat pad continuousiy Push [TEMPO] key subsequent pushed of FS01 specify the TAP tempo (tap tempo input) In pattern mode, pushing a pad while Push [REPEAT] key depressing FSO1 produces sound from | REPEAT Press the [PATTERN] key/[SONG] key, to return to pattern mode/song mode. Operate the FS01. The FSO1 performs the function set in step 4 (activating the sound of a pad or performing start/stop remote control

Application Guide [MID This section describes the various MIDI related settings of the RT-323 and gives information on MIDI track operation. The RT-323 incorporates the following MIDI functioi © Send/receive note information MIDI note information can be sent out when hitting the pads, and note information can be received to operate the drum kit and bass program of the RT-323 from an external component. © Send/receive control change information Control change information triggered by JAM slider operation can be sent out. Control change information can be received to obtain the same effect as when operating the JAM slider, for adjusting the track volume or pitch. © Send/receive program change information Program change information triggered by itching the drum kiv/bass program can be sent out. Program change information can be received to switch the drum ki/bass program from an external component. © Send/receive MIDI sync messages MIDI sync messages such as MIDI clock, start, stop, etc. can be sent and received, to synchronize operation of the RT-323 to an external component such as a MIDI sequence or rhythm machine. © Save internal data as bulk dump Internal RT-323 data and setting information can be sent out as MIDI messages and stored on an external component such as a MIDI sequencer. By sending these data back to the RT- 323, a previous condition can be restored at any time. © Recording playing information on a MIDI track The RT-323 incorporates a MIDI track which allows recording of MIDI me: time. This is ages in real seful for example to record a MIDI sequencer in conjunction with song accompaniment. hanging the MIDI Setting Basic steps The basic steps for changing MIDI settings are similar for all MIDI items. Proceed as follows. Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-]J/[-] keys to call up the indication "MIDI on the display. mm > ED

CS Currently selected —. item MiDich: Set MIDI send/receive channel for drum A/drum B/b: CTRL: Enable/disable control change information send. cparately. PRG: Enable/disable program change information send. SYNC: Enable/disable MIDI send/receive of sync mes. MIDI TR: Enable/disable output of data stored on MIDI track. MIDI PC DRUM: Assign program change number to drum kit (00 - 127). MIDI PC BAS: Assign program change number to bass program (00 - 54). ges (MIDI clock etc.). When the desired item is shown, use the [AJ/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial and other controls to make the setting. For detailed information on operation, see the sections on the various items. When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to the condition of step 1. To return to pattern/song mode, press the IPATTERN//ISONG] key. Set MIDI send/receive channel for each track (MIDIch) This allows you to set the MIDI send/receive channel for the drum A, drum B, and bass tracks. ‘While the indication "MIDIch" is shown on the display, use the [AJ/[W] keys to select the track for which to set the MIDI channel. Then use the [VALUE] dial to select one of the following settings. + 1-16: MIDI channel ! - 16 (Default setting: DRUM A = 10, DRUMB= 11, BASS = 9) + OFF: Send/receive off 7 F Track Setting MIDI messages such as note information, control change information, and program change information will be sent and received in this channel.

Enable/disable control change information send (CTRL) Determines whether the RT-323 sends control change information. While the indication "CTRL'" is shown on the display, use the [AJ/[W] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select "ON" (send enabled: default setting) or "OFF" (send disabled). Current setting ——; When control change send is enabled, operating the JAM slider causes control change information to be output from the [MIDI OUT] jack. sent to the [MIDI IN] jack from external equipment can be used to achieve the same effect as moving the JAM slider, or to adjust volume and pitch for a specific track. (For details on control change messages recognized by the RT-323, see the list at the end of this manual.) po) Control change receive is always On. Even if this setting is Off, control change messages Enable/disable program change information send (PRG) Determines whether the RT-323 sends program change information. While the indication "PRG" is shown on the display, use the [AJ/[W] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select "ON" (send enabled: default setting) or "OFF" (send disabled). Fo — Current setting > When program change send is enabled, switching the drum ki/bass program at the RT-323 causes program change information to be output from the [MIDI OUT] jack. +_ Program change receive is always On. Even if this setting is Off, program change Do) messages sent to the [MIDI IN] jack from external equipment can be used to switch the sound (drum kit/bass program) for a specific track. In the factory default condition, a separate program change number is assigned to each drum kit/bass program. The program change number assignment can be changed if desired (_» p. 89). Enable/disable MIDI send/receive of sync messages (SYNC) Determines whether the RT-323 sends and receives MIDI sync messages. While the indication "SYNC" is shown on the display, use the [AJ/[Y] keys or the [VALUE] dial to select one of the following settings. + INT: When the RT-323 carries out playback, MIDI sync messages are sent (default setting). This allows for example playing a MIDI sequencer in syne with the tempo of the RT-323.

Ian] epno uoreorddy + MIDI: When MIDI sync messages are received from an external component, the RT-323 functions accordingly. This allows for example operating the RT-323 in sync with the tempo of an external MIDI sequencer. Current setting, Note that if the "MIDI" setting is selected, the RT-323 will not perform pattern or song playback unless MIDI sync messages are received. Enable/disable output of data stored on MIDI track (MIDI TR) This setting controls the output of data stored on the MIDI track via the [MIDI OUT] jack. (For information about the MIDI track, see page 91). While the indication "MIDI TR' is shown on the display, use the [AJ] keys to select one of the following settings. Current setting—> ? NO OUT: Data stored on MIDI track are not output via [MIDI OUT] jack or internal sound source (default setting) chi0 Pattem | Pattem | Pattem chi1 MIDI OUT Sound source OUT: Data stored on MIDI track are sent only to [MIDI OUT] jack. EX OUT: Among data stored on MIDI track, those matching the MIDI channel of internal sound source are sent to internal sound source, and other data are sent to [MIDI OUT] jack. Ch1-8,12-16 " chi m} When “THRU" or "EX THRU" is selected, no MIDI messages for hitting pads or playing patterns are output via the [MIDI OUT] jack.

Assign program change number to drum kit (PC DRUM) This item allows you to change the default program change numbers allocated to the drum kits. While the indication "MIDI PC DRUM" is shown, press the [ENTER] key, and use the [VALUE] dial to specify the drum kit number (00 - 127). Then use the [AJ/[W] keys to set the program change number (001 - 128). Drum kit number

Program Lnange number When you have made the required settings, press the [EXIT] key. Do) For details on factory default settings, see the list at the end of this manual. Assign program change number to bass program (PC BASS) This item allows you to change the default program change numbers allocated to the bass programs. While the indication "MIDI PC BASS" is shown, press the [ENTER] key, and use the [VALUE] dial to specify the bass program number (00 - 54). Then use the [AJ/[Y] keys to set the program change number (001 - 128). Bass program number

Program change number When you have made the required settings, press the [EXIT] key. g For details on factory default settings, see the list at the end of this manual.

Ian] epno uoreorddy Saving RT-323 Internal Data on MIDI Equipment The internal data of the RT-323 including all setting information can be converted to MIDI messages and output via the [MIDI OUT] jack (bulk dump). This function allows you to store all RT-323 settings or only selected data on an external component such as a MIDI sequencer. Before starting the bulk dump operation, make sure that the [MIDI OUT] jack of the RT-323 is connected to the MIDI IN jack of the other component. Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-€]J/[»>] keys to bring up the indication "MIDI?". Then press the [ENTER] key. Use the [-«]/[»-] keys to bring up the indication "DUMP" on the display, and press the [ENTER] key. Use the [-«]/[»] keys to select the bulk dump type from the following, then press the [ENTER] key. + SEQUENCE: User pattern and song data + SYSTEM: Global RT-323 settings + ALL KITS: All user drum kits

Press the [ENTER] key. The confirmation message "SURE?" appears on the display. Make sure that the external MIDI eady to record MIDI messages. component is To carry out the bulk dump process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key. ‘While bulk dump is being carried out, the indication "TX" is shown. When bulk dump is completed, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to the condition of step 1 To restore the condition of the RT-323 using set data stored on an external MIDI component, connect the MIDI OUT jack of the external component to the [MIDI IN] jack of the RT-323, and send the data while the RT-323 is in the stop condition. (No special steps are required at the RT- 323.) RT-323 are overwritten. Take care not to accidentally patterns or songs that you wish to m} When setting data are sent from an external MIDI component to the RT-323, all data in the keep.

MIDI Track Operation The RT-323 incorporates a MIDI track that can record MIDI messages such as output for example by an external MIDI keyboard in real time. You can record and play such data in conjunction with an existing song. The following types of MIDI messages can be recorded. + Note data (note on/off, velocity) + Pitch bend + Program change + Control change + Polyphonic key player + Channel pressure When messages are recorded and played. their original MIDI channel (1 - 16) a change. mment does not Note that you cannot record on a send/receive channel set to the drum A/drum B/bass track. To record on such a MIDI channel, set the send/receive channel for the respective track to OFF (+ p. 86). MIDI track recording This section explains the steps for MIDI track recording, using the example of recording a MIDI synthesizer performance on the MIDI track. Connect the RT-323 and MIDI synthesizer as shown in the illustration. RT-323 {MIDI OUT] jack | {MIDI IN] jack

MIDI synthesizer The MIDI messages input to the [MIDI IN] jack of the RT-323 are not sent through to the [MIDI OUT] jack. Therefore you must set the MIDI synthesizer to "Local = On". Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the "MIDI TR: output. (For setting information, see page 88.) m to enable the MIDI track

Ian] epno uoreorddy Set the RT-323 to song mode and select a song. INT) MIDI messages on the MIDI track. Later, you may add pattern information to such a song 9 You can also select an empty song where no pattern information is recorded, and record (HI for which only the MIDI track is recorded. Hold down the [SONG TRACK] key for at least 1 second. D D D D TN rs moe The [SONG TRACK] key lights up and the MIDI track is ready for recording. The procedure for MIDI track recording, stop, and playback is the same as for the song track. For details, see page 69. per) When the MIDI track is in the recording mode, hitting the pads will not produce sound. +_ When you record on the MIDI track again, previous data are not erased. Instead, overdubbing of MIDI data oceurs. If the MIDI synthesizer supports multi-timbre, changing the MIDI channel and sending a different timbre allows you to create sound overlays. po) +_ The MIDI track is always recorded without quantize (minimum note unit = 1 tic). HINT To delete the MIDI track data, hold down the [ERASE] key and press the [SONG TRACK] key and then the [ENTER] key. When you press the [SONG TRACK] key while holding down the [ERASE] key, the indication "ERASE MIDI?" appears on the display. When you press the [ENTER] key in this condition, all data on the MIDI track are erased. To terminate the MIDI track recording condition, press the [SONG TRACK] key. The [SONG TRACK] key light goes out. The MIDI track will still be played together with song playback also in this condition. The MIDI track can hold up to 999 measures, regardless of the length of the currently selected song. If the duration of the contents of the MIDI track is longer than the duration of the song, the end point of the MIDI track will become the new end point of the song. In this case, the last pattern entered for the song is repeated until the new end point. po) +_ The data recorded on the MIDI track are stored as part of the song data in the RT-323.

Application Guide [Other Functions] This section describes how to use the metronome, how to return the RT-323 to the factory default condition, and other auxiliary functions. Metronome Operation Adjusting the metronome volume You can adjust the volume of the metronome sound heard when performing pattern real-time input. Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-€]J/[»>] keys to bring up the indication "CLICK" on the display. æ > ox Use the [AJ/[V] keys or the [VALUE] dial to set the metronome volume (1 - 15). OR C The factory default setting is 10. When the setting is complete, return to the pattern/song mode by pressing the [PATTERN//[SONG] key.

Setting the precount When the RT-323 is in the default condition, the metronome counts down the time before the start of real-time input (precount) for 1 measure. The number of measures can be changed, and precount can also be turned off. Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-€]J/[b] keys to bring up the indication "COUNT" on the display. 2 Precount setting

Use the [A]/[V] keys or the [VALUE] key to select one of the following settings. OFF: Precount is off. Recording starts immediately when activated.

[suonoun 180] epinp uoneolddy 1: A precount of 1 measure is carried out before recording starts (default setting). 2: A precount of 2 measures is carried out before recording starts. PAD: Precount is off. Recording starts immediately when a pad is hit. To terminate the setting and return to pattern mode, press the [PATTERN] key. Other Special Functions Checking the memory free amount You can check the remaining memory capacity of the RT-323. Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [-4]/[»] keys to bring up the indication "MEMORY" on the display. 1 ——— Remaining memory The current amount of free memory in the RT-323 is shown. This display is for information only, it cannot be changed. To return to the pattern/song mode, press the [PATTERNI]/[SONG] key. Returning the unit to the factory default settings This section shows how to initialize the RT-323. This will return all data and settings to the factory default condition. Hold down the [@ REC] key while turning power to the RT-323 on. arried out automatically.

rm} Use this function with care. Initialization will clear all user pattern and song information The following indication appears on the display, and initialization is POWER ON rOFF sue nur C9 + ‘When initialization is performed, the RT-323 will restart. that you have created.

Troubleshooting Check the following items first if there seems to be a problem with the RT-323. Power does not come on + Check that the correct AC adapter or batteries are used. No sound or very low volume + Is RT-323 connected correctly to playback system? + Is volume of RT-323 set 10 a suitable position? pad

• item and try changing the setting to an option other No sound or very low volume when hitti + Press the [UTILITY] key to call up the "SENS than "SOFT" or "EX HARD" The indication "FULL" appears and no user pattern/song can be recorded + There is not enough free memory in the RT-323. Delete unneeded user patterns or songs. Song/pattern playback does not start when [p-II ] key is pressed + Press the [UTILITY] key to call up the "SYNC" item, and verify that the setting is "INT". JAM slider has no effect + In song mode, operating the JAM slider has no effect. Switch to pattern mode or groove play mode. No MIDI data supplied from [MIDI OUT] jack + Press the [UTILITY] key to call up the "MIDI TR" item, and verify that the setting is "NO OUT”. + Press the [UTILITY] key to call up the items "CTRL" and "PRG", and verify that the setting is "ON FP01/FS01 has no effect + The FPOI/FSOI fun the FSO1 (or operate the FPO1). ion may not be correctly assigned. To assign a function, be sure to push down Data cannot be stored on SmartMedia card + SmarMedia card is not formatted. Before a new card can be used, it must be formatted in the RT- 323 (> p.74) + Ifthe indication "NOCARD" is shown, the SmartMedia card is not rec is correctly inserted in the [DATA CARD) slot. + Ifthe indication "WRITE PROTECT" is shown, the SmartMedia card is write-protected. Remove ized. Verify that the card the write-protect tab or use another card + Ifthe indication "CARD FULL! is shown, the SmartMe Delete unneeded files (+ p. 78) or use another card. à card does not have enough free space.

amoling 128 (Preset: 64 User: 64) 500 (Preset: 400 User: 100)

13 pad (with velocity sensor) 640-segment custom LCD Connectors for external equipment FP-01, FP-02/FS-01 input x 2 Control: MIDI: Inputs/Outputs LINE IN: OUTPUT: Data card SmartMedia: Dimensions: Weight: Power Requirements: Supplied accessories:

9 V DC, 300mA (from AC adapter AD- 0006) Batteries :IEC RG (size AA) x 6: continuous operation 7 hours minimum Instruction Manual AC adapter Drum Kit List

• 0 - 99 is the user area.

• When you press the [4 J/{ }] keys in pattern mode, the unit jumps to the first pattern in the section divided by bold lines.
• Songs in the same frame contain similar patterns, making it easy to create songs.
• Filkin patterns are indicated by a * in the ‘Fill column, Pattern number Fill Pattern name Recommended tempo Kit number DRUM À DRUM B BASS ot4

Song TTECHSIVA TEGHSIFE Song DnE SiVA DnB SiFE

Byte Byte System Exclusive Message Status 200H Corporation Channel of Drum , 00H-0FH Dump All kit data Sequence Dump Channel of Drum , 00H-0FH RT-323 Sequence Dump data Sequence data Eox All sequence in user area will be cleared and replaced when this message is received Empty patterns/songs should not be sent

Xepul "BARLEN" Bass program + . Adjusting the bass output level + Selecting the bass output + Bass program tuning Bass program transposing Switching += "BasVOL" .… Batteries ++. BPM ee. Bulk dump +++ PJ jack sens Demo mode ++ Demo song ++ "DrBVOL" … Drum kit +++ Changing the name of a user drum kit + Copying ess Copying pad settings Editing pad settings + 3 Preset drum kits ++ 33

Error messages "CARD FULL" 95 "ERROR" 76 "FULL" 95 "NOCARI 95 "WRITE PROTECT" 95 Event ++ Export

Import +. "IMPORT" . Initialization + "INST LVL" "INST"

"MEMORY"... Memory free, checkin Metronome MIDI ++ Changing drum kit program change ++ Control change send setting Enabling MIDI output of MIDI track + MIDI Glock serres Program change for bass program + Program change send setting Saving internal data on MIDI component + Setting MIDI channel for each track +++ Syne MIDI message send/receive setting » MIDI track "MIDI?" + "MIDICH" “MIDITR" Octave + "OUTPUT" IOUTPUT] dial + Adjusting the pad sensitivity Playing ++ Pad bank +++ IPAD FUNCTION] key "PAN" Pattern Adjusting the swing ag the length of a pattern + ng the pattern beat +++ ng the pattern name += ng ee ag the tempo of a pattern + Copying - Copying a specifi Deleting a track Deleting a user pattern += Empty user pattem + Muting a track + Pattern mode + Playback + Preset patterns +++ Real-time input Setting the quantize value +++ Setting the volume balance for each track ++ 5 Step input +- User pattern + measure + PCBASS" “PCDRUM" - Quantize "QUNTIZ"

Tap tempo "Tempo" [TEMPO] key Tick + “TIMSIG" Track ee Bass track » Drum À track Drum B track “Transp" Xepul