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10 ZOOM PS-04To monitor with headphones, connect them to the [PHONES] jack. This jack carries the same signal as the [OUTPUT] jack. Connect a guitar,

Reference [System]100 ZOOM PS-04Formatting a SmartMedia card The following procedure will format a SmartMedia card inserted in the PS-04. NOTEIf a Sm

ZOOM PS-04 101SpecificationsRecorderPhysical tracks 4Virtual takes 40 (10 V-takes per track)Simultaneous recording tracks2Simultaneous playback tracks

102 ZOOM PS-04Troubleshooting Problems during playback No sound, or sound is very weak • Check the connections to the monitor system and the volume s

Problems with effectsZOOM PS-04 103 Recorded sound is distorted • If the insert effect is being applied to the output signal, check whether the effect

104 ZOOM PS-04AppendixEffect Parameters Insert effectGUITAR/BASS algorithm● COMP module● PRE AMP/DRIVE moduleTYPE ParameterCOMPKeeps the dynamic rang

Effect ParametersZOOM PS-04 105Table 1: CABITable 2: SPEAKR● 3 BAND EQ module● DELAY/MODULATION moduleParameter Setting range DescriptionGAIN1 - 30 Ad

Appendix106 ZOOM PS-04SLOW-ACreates a "violin playing" sound with soft attack.POSI TIME CURVEVIBEAutomatic vibrato effect.DEPTH RATE BALSTEP

Effect ParametersZOOM PS-04 107Table 3: TYPETable 4: R MODETable 5: R WAVETable 6: R SYNC● TOTAL moduleMIC algorithm● COMP moduleR WAVETable 5 Selects

Appendix108 ZOOM PS-04● MIC PRE moduleTable 7: COLOR● 3 BAND EQ moduleSee the GUITAR/BASS algorithm.● DELAY/MODULATION moduleParameter Setting range D

Effect ParametersZOOM PS-04 109● TOTAL moduleSee the GUITAR/BASS algorithm.EXCITEGives the sound more focus and spatial definition.FREQ DEPTH LOWBSTAIR

ZOOM PS-04 11Operating the Unit on Batteries The PS-04 can be operated on battery power. Purchase thecorrect batteries and insert them as described be

Appendix110 ZOOM PS-04LINE algorithm● COMP moduleSee the MIC algorithm.● ISOLATOR module● 3 BAND EQ moduleSee the GUITAR/BASS algorithm.● DELAY/MODULA

Effect ParametersZOOM PS-04 111DUAL algorithm● COMP module● MIC PRE module● 3 BAND EQ module● DOUBLING moduleTYPE ParameterCOMP L/rKeeps the dynamic r

Appendix112 ZOOM PS-04● TOTAL moduleMASTERING algorithm● MULTI COMP module● NORMALIZER module● 3 BAND EQ moduleSee the GUITAR/BASS algorithm.● DIMENSI

Effect ParametersZOOM PS-04 113 Send effectTYPE ParameterHALLSimulates the acoustics of a concert hall.ROOMSimulates the acoustics of a room.SPRINGSi

Appendix114 ZOOM PS-04Rhythm patternsBasicNo. Pattern name00008ST1 00108ST2 00208ST3 00308ST4 00408ST5 00508ST6 00608ST7 0

Rhythm patternsZOOM PS-04 115178HUS03179HUS04180HUS1V181HUS2V182HUS1F183HUS2FTechnoNo. Pattern name184TCH01185TCH02186TCH03187TCH04188TCH05189TCH06190

Appendix116 ZOOM PS-04Effect patches Insert effectGUITAR/BASS algorithmNo. Patch name Comment0STNDRDBasic sound touched up for recording1RCT-BGHigh-g

Effect patchesZOOM PS-04 117MIC algorithmLINE algorithm44B-SLAPCrisp slap sound45B-COMPSound with attack, controlled by picking dynamics46B-EDGETight

Appendix118 ZOOM PS-04DUAL algorithm14MN2STGives spaciousness to a monaural source15DIRTYLow-fi distortion using ring modulator16SWPPHAPhaser with powe

Effect patchesZOOM PS-04 119MASTERING algorithmSend/return effectNo. Patch name Comment0ROCKMakes a rock style mix sound "live"1LIVEAdds a l

12 ZOOM PS-04Listening to the Demo Song This section shows how to play the demo song stored on the supplied SmartMedia card. NOTE The demo song is wr

Appendix120 ZOOM PS-04Drum kits/Bass programs● Drum kits● Bass programs27SRTDLYVersatile short delay28SLO LDKeeps fast phrases tight29WRMDLYSimulates

Compatibility with PS-02 and MRS-4ZOOM PS-04 121Compatibility with PS-02 and MRS-4 PS-02When the PS-02 SmartMedia card is inserted to the PS-04, the

122 ZOOM PS-04INDEX Symbols -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76(. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Files on SmartMedia cardZOOM PS-04 123Selecting and playing a pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Pattern editing . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Pat

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ZOOM PS-04 13Let's Record This section shows how to record a guitar connected to the [INPUT] jack. 1.Connect the guitar to the [INPUT] jack. 2.

Let's Record14 ZOOM PS-046.To adjust the track recording level, operate fader 2. While this screen is shown, you can use fader 2 to adjust the re

ZOOM PS-04 15Quick Guide This section explains some of the basic operation steps of the PS-04. You will learn how to makepreparations for recording, h

Quick Guide16 ZOOM PS-044.Verify that "PROJECT" is shown on the display, and then press the [ENTER] key. 5.Use the cursor left/right keys t

Step 1: Preparations before recordingZOOM PS-04 171-2Selecting a rhythm pattern to use The PS-04 incorporates a rhythm function that always operates i

Quick Guide18 ZOOM PS-044.Operate faders 1 and 2 to adjust the playback volume of the pattern. In RHYTHM mode, fader 1 controls the drum volume and fa

Step 2: Recording the first trackZOOM PS-04 19Step 2: Recording the first track Specify the input source and the track on which to record, and start t

2 ZOOM PS-04 Caution Warning USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that

Quick Guide20 ZOOM PS-04 HINT • When the built-in mic is selected as recording source, the [MIC] key lights up. You canalso select the built-in mic by

Step 2: Recording the first trackZOOM PS-04 21When signal distortion occurs within the PS-04, the top segmentof the level meter stays on for a while.

Quick Guide22 ZOOM PS-04Shortly after selecting an algorithm, the name of the patch (effect program) active in that algorithmwill be shown. 3.Turn th

Step 2: Recording the first trackZOOM PS-04 233.To start recording, first press the [U] key to return the recorder to the beginning, and then press th

Quick Guide24 ZOOM PS-04Step 3: Overdubbing While listening to track 1 recorded in step 2, now play and record another instrument on track 2.Recording

Step 3: OverdubbingZOOM PS-04 255.To check the recorded content, press the [U] key to return the recorder to the start, and then press the [R/P] key.

Quick Guide26 ZOOM PS-04Step 4: Mixing When recording of tracks 1 – 4 is finished, create the final stereo mix by adjusting the level, EQ(equalizer),

Step 4: MixingZOOM PS-04 273.Use the cursor up/down keys to select the track parameter. The respective track parameter is shown on the display. The av

Quick Guide28 ZOOM PS-044.Turn the dial to adjust the setting value. 4-3Applying the send/return effect The send/return effect is an effect that work

Step 4: MixingZOOM PS-04 29NOTE In the default condition, the send level for each track is set to zero. Therefore simplyselecting a patch does not ena

ZOOM PS-04 3 Contents USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS... 2Introduction ... 5Getting to Know the PS-04.

Quick Guide30 ZOOM PS-04Step 5: Mixdown Normally, mixdown refers to the procedure of sending a completed stereo mix to an external masterrecorder or s

Step 5: MixdownZOOM PS-04 315-2Mixdown (bounce) preparations The procedure of recording the signal mixed in the PS-04 (the signal as it appears at the

Quick Guide32 ZOOM PS-04In the default condition, the setting is "CR" (Current) which means that the currently selected V-take is the bounce

Step 5: MixdownZOOM PS-04 334.To carry out mixdown, press the [R/P] key at the start of the recorder while holding down the [REC] key. When signal dis

Quick Guide34 ZOOM PS-043.Use the cursor up/down keys to bring up the following screen. This screen lets you select the V-take for the track. 4.Turn

Step 5: MixdownZOOM PS-04 359.Press the [U] key to return the recorder to the start, and press the [R/P] key. The bounced content is played back. To s

36 ZOOM PS-04Reference [Recorder] AUDIO mode screens Immediately after turning the PS-04 on, the AUDIO mode is automatically selected and the counter

Moving to a desired location in the song (Locate/Marker function)ZOOM PS-04 373.Repeatedly press the cursor [W] key to bring up the indication “TR x-y

Reference [Recorder]38 ZOOM PS-04 Setting a mark in a song By setting a mark anywhere in a project, you can easily return to that point later. Up to 1

Playing back the same passage repeatedly (A-B Repeat function)ZOOM PS-04 39NOTE• Once a mark has been deleted, it cannot be restored. • The mark at th

Contents 4 ZOOM PS-04 Assigning input signals to tracks ... 53 Selecting the input source ... 53Selecting the recordin

Reference [Recorder]40 ZOOM PS-047.To stop repeat playback, press the [R/P] key once more. Also after the recorder was stopped, you can play the speci

Re-recording only a specified part (Punch-in/out function)ZOOM PS-04 41 Using auto punch-in/out This is a function that lets you specify beforehand th

Reference [Recorder]42 ZOOM PS-049.If you are satisfied with the result, press the status key for that track to turn off the “REC” indication. Combini

Combining multiple tracks on another track (Bounce function)ZOOM PS-04 43 Selecting the bounce targetV-take In the default condition of the PS-04, the

Reference [Recorder]44 ZOOM PS-044.Press the [BOUNCE] key. The bounce function is enabled, and the indication “BOUNCE” appears on the center right sid

Checking the grade setting of a projectZOOM PS-04 455.To change the volume of the precount, use the cursor left/right keys. The following indication a

46 ZOOM PS-04Reference [Track Editing] Editing a range of data The procedure for specifying a range of a V-take and then performing an action such as

Editing a range of dataZOOM PS-04 47sections for the respective commands. 7.Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly to return to the AUDIO mode top screen.

Reference [Track Editing]48 ZOOM PS-048.To carry out the copy operation, press the [ENTER] key once more. When the copy process is finished, the track

Editing a range of dataZOOM PS-04 49 Erasing a specified range of data You can erase the audio data of a specified range and return the range to the m

ZOOM PS-04 5 Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM PS-04 Palmtop Studio (simply called the " PS-04 " in this manual). The PS-04

Reference [Track Editing]50 ZOOM PS-04the end point for the range to be preserved after trimming. 4.Specify the trimming end point using the same proc

Editing using V-takesZOOM PS-04 51• EXCHANGEExchange the audio data of a specified V-take with the data of another V-take. 6.Press the [ENTER] key. Th

Reference [Track Editing]52 ZOOM PS-04parameter menu returns. By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you can cancel the operation and

ZOOM PS-04 53INPUT1234DRUM BASS[OUTPUT] jack Send/return effect Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Bass track Drum track At least one track set to record

Reference [Mixer]54 ZOOM PS-04The track parameter menu for making input and track 1 – 4 settings appears. 2.Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up

Assigning input signals to tracksZOOM PS-04 55HINTThe recording level of the signal from the [LINE IN] jack can be adjusted with fader 3 or fader 4. (

Reference [Mixer]56 ZOOM PS-04Mixing the playback sound from tracks The level of the sound from audio tracks 1 – 4 and the drum and bass track can be

Making adjustments for each track signal (track parameters)ZOOM PS-04 57Parameter Display indication Setting range Description Audio track Drum/bass t

Reference [Mixer]58 ZOOM PS-044.Turn the dial to change the setting value of the parameter selected in step 3. 5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make all desi

ZOOM PS-04 59Reference [Rhythm] About the rhythm section The rhythm section of the PS-04 uses built-in drum and bass sounds to produce rhythm accompan

6 ZOOM PS-04 Getting to Know the PS-04 PS-04 configuration The PS-04 can be thought of as having four main sections, namely recorder, effects, mixer

Reference [Rhythm]60 ZOOM PS-04 Drum track/bass track The part that records drum sound patterns in the PS-04 is called the drum track and the part tha

PATTERN mode operationZOOM PS-04 613.Operate faders 1/2 to adjust the volume of the drum/bass track. In RHYTHM mode, fader 1 controls the drum track a

Reference [Rhythm]62 ZOOM PS-04 Playing drum/bass sounds manually The rhythm pad screen of the PATTERN mode allows you to use the status keys 1 – 4 to

PATTERN mode operationZOOM PS-04 63The currently selected type is shown on the left side of the display. 4.Use fader 4 to select the bank to play. The

Reference [Rhythm]64 ZOOM PS-043.Press the [EDIT/UTILITY] key. The pattern utility menu for making PATTERN mode settings appears. 4.To set the time si

PATTERN mode operationZOOM PS-04 65HINTThe step length changes according to the currently selected smallest note unit (quantize setting). The default

Reference [Rhythm]66 ZOOM PS-04Duration: quarter note Duration: eighth noteQuantize setting: sixteenth note Status key [R/P] key Bass track step input

PATTERN mode operationZOOM PS-04 671/8 . . . . . Thirty-second note 1/12 . . . . Thirty-second triplet note 1/16 . . . . Sixty-fourth note 1/24 .

Reference [Rhythm]68 ZOOM PS-04HINTThe smallest note unit (quantize setting) can be changed (→ p. 71). 6.To pause the recording, press the [REC] key.

PATTERN mode operationZOOM PS-04 69 Deleting a pattern You can return any pattern in a project to the empty condition. 1.Press the [RHYTHM] key sever

Operation modes of the PS-04 ZOOM PS-04 7 Operation modes of the PS-04 The PS-04 has the following four operation modes. You can see which mode iscu

Reference [Rhythm]70 ZOOM PS-04Select drum kit/bass program Selecting the drum kit or bass program to be used by the pattern. Refer to “Basic procedur

PATTERN mode operationZOOM PS-04 71characters long.) You can also use the faders 1 – 3 to select a character. The faders are assigned to the following

Reference [Rhythm]72 ZOOM PS-0412 . . . . . . . . . Eighth triplet note 16 (default) . . Sixteenth note 24 . . . . . . . . . Sixteenth triple

SONG mode operationZOOM PS-04 73SONG mode operation This section explains how to use SONG mode to play, create, and edit a song. SONG mode screens S

Reference [Rhythm]74 ZOOM PS-042.Press the [REC] key. As shown below, the display indication changes to the current position. Step input for the song

SONG mode operationZOOM PS-04 75interval is shorter than the pattern itself, the song will switch to the next pattern before the current pattern has f

Reference [Rhythm]76 ZOOM PS-04FAST input The FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator) method uses simple formulas to specify rhythm pattern playback f

SONG mode operationZOOM PS-04 77HINTFor FAST input, leading zeros are omitted. For example, pattern 001 is shown as “1”, and pattern 050 as “50”. NOT

Reference [Rhythm]78 ZOOM PS-04Entering chord progression data This section explains how to add chord information (root and chord type) to the song. S

SONG mode operationZOOM PS-04 7913245PATTERN 001 PATTERN 020D maj G min A7BPM-135STNDRDFINGER SLAP10104/4MeasurePattern Beat Root / Chord Tempo Drum t

8 ZOOM PS-04[SYSTEM] key[EDIT/ UTILITY] key[EXIT] key[ENTER] key[U] key, [R/P]]key, [REC] key, [MARK] key Built-in micCursor [E]/[R]/[Q]/[W] keys[RHY

Reference [Rhythm]80 ZOOM PS-041.Press the [RHYTHM] key repeatedly to bring up the SONG mode top screen. 2.Press the [REC] key. Event input and editi

SONG mode operationZOOM PS-04 815.Turn the dial to enter the event setting value. 6.Enter information for other events in the same way. To enter more

Reference [Rhythm]82 ZOOM PS-044.Turn the dial to select the copy source end measure, and press the [ENTER] key. The indication “TO” appears, and you

SONG mode operationZOOM PS-04 83 Clearing a song You can clear the entire contents of the song and return it to the blank condition. 1.Press the [RHY

84 ZOOM PS-04[OUTPUT] jack Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Drum track Bass track Input [INPUT] jack [LINE IN] jack Built-in mic(1)(2)Reference [Effect

About the effectsZOOM PS-04 85LINEMASTERINGDUALGUITARAlgorithmInput/output typeEffect module arrangementMICMULTI COMPZNRDIMENSIONDOUBLINGCOMPPRE AMP/D

Reference [Effects]86 ZOOM PS-04HINTThe patches for the insert effect and send/return effect are stored by project. EFFECT mode screens To make inser

Basic steps for using the insert effectZOOM PS-04 87information on the tuner function, see page 92.) When you press the [TUNER/BYPASS] key or the [EXI

Reference [Effects]88 ZOOM PS-04PRE AMPModule COMPEQDELAY/MODULATION TOTALPATCHLEVEL/ZNR(Page 1) (Page 2) (Page 1) (Page 2) PATCHNAME3.Press the [E

Basic steps for using the insert effectZOOM PS-04 89HINTWhen you press the status keys 1 – 4, the value of the corresponding effect parameter is shown

Front view ZOOM PS-04 9 Front view Rear view Side view Card slot [OUTPUT] jack [PHONES] jack [LINE IN] jack [INPUT] jack [INPUT LEVEL] knob[ON/OFF

Reference [Effects]90 ZOOM PS-04 Changing an insert effect patch name The name of the currently selected insert effect patch can be changed as follows

Basic steps for using the send/return effectZOOM PS-04 91 3.Use the cursor up/down keys to select the effect type. For details on effect types that ca

Reference [Effects]92 ZOOM PS-042.Repeatedly press one of the cursor left/right keys to cause the first character of the patch name to flash. 3.Turn t

Using the tuner functionZOOM PS-04 93shows the amount by which the current pitch is different from the correct pitch. 4.Tune the string until the “<

Reference [Effects]94 ZOOM PS-04For example, When you select the tuning type “GT” (Guitar), the display shows the string number and the target note. 3

ZOOM PS-04 95Reference [System] SYSTEM mode screen When you press the [SYSTEM] key while the recorder is stopped, the PS-04 enters the SYSTEM mode whi

Reference [System]96 ZOOM PS-04• NAME Change the name of the currently loaded project. The subsequent steps will differ, depending on which option was

About projectsZOOM PS-04 972.Turn the dial to select the copy destination project number, and press the [ENTER] key. The indication “ENT/EXIT” appears

Reference [System]98 ZOOM PS-04projects” and bring up the indication “CAPACITY”. Then press the [ENTER] key. The remaining recording time is shown, co

Setting the built-in mic gainZOOM PS-04 99Setting the built-in mic gain You can adjust the input sensitivity of the built-in mic as follows. 1.With t