Zoom HD16 Manuel d'utilisateur

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Getting to Know the HD8/HD16ZOOM HD8/HD16101234567/8MASTER RHYTHMMASTER OUTPUTRecorder sectionRhythm sectionTrack mixerFrom immediately after [MASTER]

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD161007. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times.When an empty rhythm pattern is selected for inp

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16101This section explains how to delete all data from a specifiedrhythm pattern, returning it to the blank state.NOTEOnce

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD161023. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.This section explains how to input rhythm pattern data into an

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD161038. Repeatedly press the cursor right key to move to the measure number for which “EOS” is shown.During step input, y

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16104The FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator) methoddeveloped by ZOOM uses simple formulas to specify rhythmpattern pl

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16105is not possible.• If you wish to edit a rhythm song that was written with this method, edit the formula and then wri

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD161064. Turn the dial to specify the note name (C – B) that will be the root of the chord.The following screen shows an e

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16107PatternBeatRoot/chordTempoDrum track volumeBass track volume13245PATTERN 1 PATTERN 20D maj G min A7BPM-13510104/4Mea

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16108● To change an event settingDisplay the event you want to change, and turn the dial toalter the setting.●To delete e

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD161096. Turn the dial to select the copy source end measure, and press the [ENTER] key.The screen for selecting the copy

Getting to Know the HD8/HD16ZOOM HD8/HD1611You can arrange rhythm patterns in the desired order ofplayback, and program chords and tempo to create the

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16110used as copy source.4. Press the [ENTER] key.In this condition, you can select the rhythm song to be used ascopy tar

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16111the dial and the pads/keys of the pad section to select a character.For details on entering characters, see page 37.

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16112The HD8/HD16 stores information about samples assigned tothe pads of a drum kit, and about settings such as pad volu

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16113HINT• For information on the folder structure of the HD8/HD16, see page 208.•To assign a sample imported from an ext

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16114The numbers 0 – 7 specify the group to which the pad belongs(0 = no group, 1 – 7: respective group). Pads in the sam

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16115The display indication changes as follows.5. Turn the dial to select the kit file to use as copy source, and press th

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD161164. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “IMPORT” on the second line of the display, and press t

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16117available characters are limited.)7. Repeat step 6 until the name is as desired.8. When the name entry is completed,

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16118You can specify the playback start and end point for thesample.1. Perform steps 1 – 8 of “Making various sample sett

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16119The reverse action is carried out.To return to the parameter selection screen, press the [EXIT] key.You can assign a

ZOOM HD8/HD1612(1) Input section(2) Output section(5) Control section (6) Pad section(3) Meter/display section(4) Fader section(7) Function/transport

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16120HINT• When a sample with the same name is present in the same folder on the hard disk, a “✽” symbol appears on the d

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16121CD-ROM/R/RWSample poolAudio fileSampleSampleSampleSampleSampleSampleTrack/V-TakeProjectsIn the factory default condi

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16122● CD-ROMImport an audio file (WAV/AIFF) from a CD-ROM/R/RWdisc inserted in the CD-R/RW drive.To import a sample from

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16123By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, youcan cancel the operation and back up one step at a time.HI

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16124This section explains how to edit various settings that affect theentire rhythm section, such as adjusting the pad s

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16125You can change the volume of the metronome that is heardwhen you record a rhythm pattern in real time. Perform steps

ZOOM HD8/HD16126MASTER OUTPUTMASTER INPUTREC LEVEL123 7/8RHYTHM127/8RHYTHM<< 15/16>>1 – 2 << 1 – 8>><&

Reference [Effects]ZOOM HD8/HD16127LINEMASTERINGCLEANDISTORTIONACO/BASS SIMBASSMICDUAL MIC8xCOMP EQ* VOL PDL applies to all inputsCOMP/LIMITERMODULATI

Reference [Effects]ZOOM HD8/HD16128instantly switch insert effect settings simply by selecting theappropriate algorithm, and then selecting a patch.Th

Reference [Effects]ZOOM HD8/HD16129individually.5. When the insert position selection is completed, press the [EXIT] key.When an algorithm other than

Names of PartsZOOM HD8/HD1613(1) Input section(2) Output section(5) Control section (6) Pad section(3) Meter/display section(4) Fader section(7) Funct

Reference [Effects]ZOOM HD8/HD16130HINTIf you press the [ENTER] key in the bypass condition, the tuner function will be called up (→ p. 167).5. To ret

Reference [Effects]ZOOM HD8/HD16131LINEMASTERINGCLEANDISTORTIONACO/BASS SIMBASSMICDUAL MIC8 x COMP EQCOMP/LIMITERCOMP/LIMITEREFXEFXPREAMPPREAMP3BAND E

Reference [Effects]ZOOM HD8/HD16132HINTTo reselect the effect type, repeatedly press the cursor up key to bring up the effect type name, and then turn

Reference [Effects]ZOOM HD8/HD161332. Press the [EDIT] key.The currently selected patch can be edited.3. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up th

Reference [Effects]ZOOM HD8/HD16134This section explains how to select and edit patches for thesend/return effect (reverb, chorus/delay).The “reverb”

Reference [Effects]ZOOM HD8/HD161353. Press the [EDIT] key.The second line of the display shows the currently selectedeffect type.4. Turn the dial to

Reference [Effects]ZOOM HD8/HD16136This section explains how to edit the name of the patch that iscurrently selected for a send/return effect.1. At th

Reference [Effects]ZOOM HD8/HD161375. Turn the dial to select the import source project, and press the [ENTER] key.The subsequent steps differ, depend

ZOOM HD8/HD16138Reference [Creating a CD]This section describes how to use the CD-R/RW drive in the HD8/HD16 to create an audio CD or store a project

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM HD8/HD16139This section describes how to create an audio CD using acompleted project as source material.You can write th

Names of PartsZOOM HD8/HD1614HD8 (4) Fader sectionHD8/HD16 (5) Control section HD8/HD16 (6) Pad sectionParameter knobsFaders (1 – 6, 7/8, [RHYTHM], [M

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM HD8/HD16140HINT• When adding tracks, a blank of 2 seconds will automatically be inserted between tracks on the disc.• As

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM HD8/HD16141as track 1 of the album.The indication “End of Album” moves up to the next track(track 2 in this example), an

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM HD8/HD16142When the write process is completed, the disc is ejectedautomatically, and the message “Next?” appears on the

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM HD8/HD16143The HD8/HD16 lets you register the master tracks of multipleprojects in a list (playlist) for continuous play

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM HD8/HD16144PLAY [R] key.Playback of the selected track starts. When the track isfinished, playback continues with the nex

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM HD8/HD16145HINTA CD-RW disc can also be erased from the backup menu (→ p. 146). Bring up the indication “BACK UP” on the

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM HD8/HD16146By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, youcan cancel the operation and back up one step at a

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM HD8/HD16147NOTEWhen a backup spans several discs, the discs must be used in the same order for restore. Be sure to note

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM HD8/HD16148The right side of the display shows the number of the projectthat has been only partly backed up. Insert the

Reference [Creating a CD]ZOOM HD8/HD161498. To execute the load operation, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel, press the [EXIT] key instead.When the ope

Names of PartsZOOM HD8/HD1615HD16 (4) Fader sectionHD8/HD16 (7) Function/transport sectionParameter knobsFaders (1 – 8, 9/10 – 15/16, [RHYTHM], [MASTE

ZOOM HD8/HD16150Reference [Projects]This section describes how to perform operations for entire projects.On the HD8/HD16, the data needed to reproduce

Reference [Projects]ZOOM HD8/HD16151● PROTECTSwitch the protection status of the currently loaded projecton or off.●SEQUENCE PLAYContinuously play the

Reference [Projects]ZOOM HD8/HD16152This operation displays the size of the currently loaded project,the available capacity of the internal hard disk,

Reference [Projects]ZOOM HD8/HD16153display.3. Press the [ENTER] key to erase the project.When erasing is completed, press the [EXIT] key to return to

ZOOM HD8/HD16154Reference [MIDI]This section explains the MIDI-related settings and functions of the HD8/HD16.MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interfa

Reference [MIDI]ZOOM HD8/HD16155This section explains how to make MIDI-related settings.The procedure is the same for most settings. The basic steps a

Reference [MIDI]ZOOM HD8/HD16156be transmitted as Note On/Off messages.HINTIf you set the drum kit and bass program to the same MIDI channel, playing

Reference [MIDI]ZOOM HD8/HD16157You can specify whether MIDI Time Code (MTC) messagesused for synchronization will be transmitted.Refer to steps 1 – 4

Reference [MIDI]ZOOM HD8/HD16158Using the SMF player function, the HD8/HD16 can readFormat 0 SMF (Standard MIDI Files) from a CD-ROM/R/RWdisc and load

Reference [MIDI]ZOOM HD8/HD16159NOTEWhen an SMF is played in the above condition, the rhythm song or rhythm pattern of the HD8/HD16 will be played at

ZOOM HD8/HD1616ConnectionsConnect your instrument, microphone, audio devices, computer, and MIDI devices as shown in the following diagram.GuitarBassT

Reference [MIDI]ZOOM HD8/HD161604. Verify that the setting is On, and press the [EXIT] key.In the default condition of a project, the setting is On. I

ZOOM HD8/HD16161Reference [USB]This section explains the settings and operation steps for using the USB port of the HD8/HD16.When the HD8/HD16 is conn

Reference [USB]ZOOM HD8/HD161624. Double-click on the HD8/HD16 hard disk shown on the computer.The content of the HD8/HD16 hard disk is shown. In mass

Reference [USB]ZOOM HD8/HD16163This section explains the basic settings for control surfacemode which allows using the controls of the HD8/HD16 toremo

Reference [USB]ZOOM HD8/HD16164If the MIDI IN/OUT connectors are selected for carrying thecontrol surface mode signals, you can use mass storage modea

ZOOM HD8/HD16165Reference [Other Functions]This section explains various other functions of the HD8/HD16.The HD8/HD16 lets you line up the master trac

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM HD8/HD161668. Turn the dial to select the next project to play.Use the same procedure to select projects for subsequen

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM HD8/HD16167During project playback, the following keys can be used toselect a track, pause play, or locate a certain p

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM HD8/HD16168 String1 E G E D E D D String2 B D C# A B B A String3 G A A F# G# G G String4 D E E D E D D String5 A

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM HD8/HD16169With the default settings of a project, a foot switch connectedto the CONTROL IN jack can be used to contro

ConnectionsZOOM HD8/HD1617GuitarBass(6)<< only>> The STEREO SUB-OUT jack normally carries the same signal as the MASTER OUT c

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM HD8/HD161705. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key several times.The level meter on the top panel can in

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM HD8/HD161714. Turn the dial to change the setting to a value from 1 – 3.5. When the setting is complete, press the [EX

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM HD8/HD16172This action serves to test and restore data on the internal harddisk. Perform this procedure when operation

Reference [Other Functions]ZOOM HD8/HD16173This action formats the hard disk and restores system files andvarious data necessary for operation of the H

ZOOM HD8/HD16174SpecificationsModel HD8 HD16RecorderPhysical track8 (mono x6, stereo x1) 16 (mono x8, stereo x4)Virtual take 80 (10V-takes per track) 1

SpecificationsZOOM HD8/HD16175InputXLR/standard phone combo jack x2 (Balanced operation) Input impedance 1 kilohm, pin 2hot (Unbalanced operation) Inp

ZOOM HD8/HD16176Troubleshooting If there are problems during operation of the HD8/HD16, check the following points first. No sound, or sound is very

TroubleshootingZOOM HD8/HD16177(REVERB) is lit. If it is out, hold down the [SHIFT]key and press the pad. • Make sure that the send level for each tra

TroubleshootingZOOM HD8/HD16178 Cannot load SMF from CD-ROM or CD-R/RW disc •Verify that the file is a Format 0 SMF.• Make sure that the SMF file name

ZOOM HD8/HD16179AppendixEffect parametersCOMP/LIMITER moduleParameter descriptionEFX moduleParameter descriptionInsert effectCLEAN, DISTORTION, ACO/BA

ZOOM HD8/HD1618Right side panelCD-R/RW drive bay Installing the CD-R/RW DriveTo install the separately available CD-R/RW drive into a HD8/HD16 model

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16180Table 1Parameters marked with e allow selection of setting value in note units, using the song/pattern tempo as reference. The

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16181Parameter description3Band EQ moduleParameter descriptionMOD/DELAY moduleAcoustic SimTop Body LevelThis effect makes an electr

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16182Parameter descriptionTable 5ZNR moduleParameter descriptionVolume Pedal moduleParameter descriptionParameter name Setting rang

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16183COMP/LIMITER moduleEFX moduleParameter descriptionPREAMP moduleParameter description3Band EQ moduleBASS algorithmType Paramete

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16184MOD/DELAY moduleZNR moduleVolume Pedal moduleCOMP/LIMITER moduleEFX moduleMIC PRE moduleParameter descriptionType ParameterCho

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD161853BAND EQ moduleMOD/DELAY moduleZNR moduleVolume Pedal moduleCOMP/LIMITER moduleParameter descriptionMIC PREAMP L module3BAND E

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16186DELAY moduleParameter descriptionCOMP/LIMITER R moduleMIC PREAMP R module3BAND EQ R moduleDELAY R moduleZNR moduleVolume Pedal

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16187COMP/LIMITER moduleISOLATOR moduleParameter description3BAND EQ R moduleMOD/DELAY moduleParameter descriptionLINE algorithmTyp

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16188ZNR moduleVolume Pedal moduleModules 1 - 8Parameter descriptionVolume Pedal moduleCOMP/Lo-Fi moduleParameter descriptionFeedba

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16189NORMALIZER moduleParameter description3BAND EQ moduleDIMENSION/RESO moduleParameter descriptionZNR moduleVolume Pedal moduleEF

Installing the CD-R/RW DriveZOOM HD8/HD1619Rear panel sideCD-R/RW drive bay side Power cable Flat cableRight side panel4. Plug the power cable and fla

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16190CHORUS/DELAY moduleParameter descriptionREVERB moduleParameter descriptionSend/return effectType ParameterChorusLFO Type Depth

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16191Effect Patch ListInsert effect CLEAN algorithm No. Patch name Description 0StandardStandard clean sound optimized for line-le

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD1619217CrunchCrunch sound optimized for cutting.18NuanceODOverdrive sound brings out those fine amp details.19TremoloTremolo sound f

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD161939MelodyChorus sound for melody, solo, chord playing, or harmonics. 10SlapJazzBasic slap sound in the jazz bass style. 11Destro

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16194DUAL MIC algorithmNo. Name Comment Recommended L/R input0Vo/Vo 1For duets Vocals1Vo/Vo 2Chorus for main vocal Vocals2Vo/Vo 3Fo

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD1619516DanceDrmReinforces bass for dance rhythms17OctaverAdds one-octave lower sound18PercushnGives air, presence, and stereo sprea

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD161969A CaplaFor a cappella group1 - 2Female vocal3 - 4Male vocal5 - 6Vocal duo7 - 8Overall vocal10 - 19EmptyMASTERING algorithmNo.

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16197Send/return EffectCHORUS/DELAYNo. Name Comment0VocalChorus adding color to vocals1GtChorusChorus for weak guitar sound2Doublin

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16198In “Song” columns (No. 35 – 234), normal patterns and fill-in ones are gathered up on a style basis to ease rhythm songprogramm

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16199232MidEs1VB2233MidEs1Vb1234MidEs1FB1No.NameMeasureStandard235ROCK012236ROCK022237ROCK032238ROCK042239ROCK052240ROCK062241ROCK0

ZOOM HD8/HD16 2 In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings

ZOOM HD8/HD1620Power On/OffThis section explains the procedure for turning the HD8/HD16 on and off.1. Make sure that the HD8/HD16 and peripheral equip

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16200Drum KitsKit nameROCKACOUSTICFUNKSTUDIOBASICLIVEREGGAEPOPARENAJAZZWORLDTECHNOURBANBUMP_ITLNCH_BOXCRUNCHINDEEPKNCKBOUNCERPHT_BE

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16201InstrumentsCategory Name1KICK808KICK909KICK909LONGACO_BD1ACO_BD2ANALOG1ANALOG2ATFCTKIKATTK_BDB_DAKICKBD_DRY1BD_DRY2BDBB1BDBB2B

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16202Category Name3TOMS808_1808_2808_3ACO_TM1ACO_TM2ACO_TM3AMBI1AMBI2AMBI3BENDTM1BENDTM2BENDTM3BRSHTMHBRSHTMLBRSHTMMDRY_TM1DRY_TM2D

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16203Category Name6PERCUSAGOHIAGOLOBELLTRBLOCKBONGO1BONGO2BONGO3BONGO4CABASACABASA1CABASA2CASTA1CASTA2CHIMESCLAVECLAVESCNGAHICNGALO

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16204Category Name8EXTRAANVILBASSSLDBELLBELLCOWBIGHITBITWHIPBLOQ1BLOQ2BLOQ3BLOQ4BREATBBBROKEN1BROKEN2BROKEN3BROKEN4C_MONCHIIRPCHIT1

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16205MIDI note number chartNote numberPad Bank1 Bank2 Bank31/KICK 36 35 612/SNARE 38 40 603/CLOSED HAT 42 44 704/CRASH 49 57 545/RI

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16206PhrasesNo. Name CommentsRhythmDrum Loops11 Ry-01-1ADrum loop 12 Ry-01-1BDrum loop 23 Ry-01-1CDrum fill 14 Ry-01-1DDrum variatio

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16207With the factory default settings, project 001 contains these phrases.Bassin A56 EB-01-1AOld funk loop 157 EB-01-1BOld funk lo

AppendixZOOM HD8/HD16208PRJINIT folderHD-USRContains various data read when creating a new project.WAV_AIFF folderStores WAV/AIFF files. Used when imp

Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 209 [HardDisk Recorder (Recorder Mode)] Date : 17.Jan. 2007 Model HD8/HD16 MIDI Impleme

ZOOM HD8/HD1621Listening to a Demo SongWhen shipped from the factory, the internal hard disk of the HD8/HD16 contains a demo song. To listen to it, pr

[HardDisk Recorder (Control Surface Mode)] Date : 17.Jan. 2007Model HD8/HD16 MIDI Implementation Chart Version :1.00+---------------------+-----------

ZOOM HD8/HD16210INDEX Symbols/Numerals8-track recording (HD16 only) . . . . . .46(. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104). . .

INDEXZOOM HD8/HD16211Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 76Assigning an input signal to a track . . . . 77Input mixer . . . . . . .

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ZOOM HD8/HD1622Let’s RecordThis section demonstrates the basic recording procedure of the HD8/HD16. As an example, it explains how to record a guitarc

ZOOM HD8/HD1623Quick TourNow let’s use your HD8/HD16 to do some serious recording. Connect an instrument or microphone and follow the instructionsbelo

Quick TourZOOM HD8/HD1624HINT• When selecting a different project or creating a new project, the project you were working on up to that point is autom

Quick TourZOOM HD8/HD16255. To change the tempo, press the [TEMPO] key in the rhythm section to bring up the tempo indication on the display, and then

Quick TourZOOM HD8/HD1626HINT• When the [+48V] switch of the HD8 is set to On, phantom power is supplied to both INPUT 1 and 2.•<< only>>

Quick TourZOOM HD8/HD1627A combination of effect modules that can be usedsimultaneously is called an “algorithm”. The insert effect ofthe HD8/HD16 has

Quick TourZOOM HD8/HD1628Now we will record the guitar sound (with the insert effectapplied) on track 1.1. From the main screen, repeatedly press the

Quick TourZOOM HD8/HD1629ZERO [U] keyReturns the recorder to the start position (counter zero position).STOP [P] keyStops the recorder.FF [Y] keyMoves

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ZOOM HD8/HD16 3 • Electrical interference For safety considerations, the HD8/HD16 has been designed to provide maximum

Quick TourZOOM HD8/HD1630HINTIf the [RHYTHM] status key is lit in green, the [RHYTHM] fader can be used to adjust the drum track. If the key is lit in

Quick TourZOOM HD8/HD16313. Repeatedly press the [SELECT] key, until the parameter to adjust is shown.The display shows the selected parameter.The [SE

Quick TourZOOM HD8/HD1632in the same way.6. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.HINTBesides the method described above, you can also se

Quick TourZOOM HD8/HD16336. While playing the song, turn the parameter knob to adjust the send level value for each track.7. Adjust the intensity of t

Quick TourZOOM HD8/HD1634When the mix is ready, you can transfer it onto two tracks tocreate the finished song. This is referred to as “mixdown”.There

Quick TourZOOM HD8/HD16356. While playing the song, turn the dial to select the patch.You can edit the patch to modify the effect further (→ p. 130).N

ZOOM HD8/HD1636Reference [Recorder]This chapter explains the functions and operation steps of the recorder section.Each audio track and the master tra

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM HD8/HD1637• LINxx-yyV-take recorded through LINE algorithm of insert effect• 8INxx-yy << only>>V-take recorded th

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM HD8/HD1638When you press a pad or key, the character is inserted andsubsequent characters move one position to the right. To

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM HD8/HD1639You can specify a location within the song in time units(minutes/seconds/milliseconds) or in measure units (measure

ZOOM HD8/HD16 4 Contents USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . 2Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ov

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM HD8/HD1640The HD8/HD16 provides a “scrub” function that lets you searchfor a desired location while repeatedly playing a shor

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM HD8/HD1641Punch-in/out is a function that lets you re-record just a specifiedregion of a previously recorded track. The action

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM HD8/HD1642before the In point.6. Repeatedly press the status key for the track on which to perform punch-in/out, until the ke

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM HD8/HD1643Here’s how to mix recorder tracks and the rhythm sectionsound onto two stereo channels and record these on the mast

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM HD8/HD1644display.5. To create the file, press the [ENTER] key once more.The stereo WAV file is created in the IMPORT folder of

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM HD8/HD1645The indications have the following meaning.• CurrentThe bounce result will be recorded on the V-take currentlyselec

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM HD8/HD16463. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “REC SOURCE” on the second line of the display, and pr

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM HD8/HD1647NOTE• In 8-track recording mode, recording on tracks 9/10 – 15/16 and the master track is not possible. The auto pu

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM HD8/HD16482. Press the [MARK] key in the control section.A mark will be assigned to the current location. The secondline of t

Reference [Recorder]ZOOM HD8/HD1649In the default condition of a project, a pre-count of four beatsis heard before the start of recording. The number

Contents ZOOM HD8/HD16 5 Copying a V-take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Moving a V-take . . . . . . . . . . . .

ZOOM HD8/HD1650Reference [Track Editing]This section explains how to edit audio data contained on the audio tracks or the master track. There are two

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD1651editing target will also be a single track.• When two tracks or the master track have been selected as editing

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD16527. Specify the copy destination start point in the same way as for the copy source, and press the [ENTER] key.

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD1653The second line of the display now lets you specify the eraserange end point.4. Use the same procedure as in s

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD16543. Press the [ENTER] key.The second line of the display now lets you specify the fade-in/fade-out end point.4.

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD1655You can change the duration of the entire audio data on a trackwithout changing the pitch (time stretch/compre

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD16561. Refer to steps 1 – 6 of “Basic steps for range editing” and select the PITCH FIX command. Select the track/

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD16576. Use the cursor left/right keys to cause the counter indication to flash. Then use the dial to specify the st

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD16583. Use the cursor left/right keys or the status keys to select the target track, and use the dial to select th

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD1659HINTWhen playing the harmony, the drum/bass track will also be played. Use the faders as required to adjust th

Contents ZOOM HD8/HD16 6 Creating an audio CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Creating an audio CD by project . . . . . . . . . . .

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD1660created harmony will reach the target pitch.The setting range is 0 – 30. The larger the value, the smootherthe

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD1661Recorded audio data can also be edited in V-take units. This isconvenient for example to exchange the data on

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD1662[ENTER] key once more.When the erase operation is completed, the unit returns to theV-take selection screen.By

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD16632. Use the cursor left/right keys to select “Track1-Track8” as source, and press the [ENTER] key.When you sele

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD16642. Use the cursor left/right keys to select one of the following choices.• PROJECTImport any V-take from anoth

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD1665● Sampling frequency other than 44.1 kHzA selection screen for choosing whether to performconversion to 44.1 k

Reference [Track Editing]ZOOM HD8/HD16663. Use the status keys or the dial to select a track for capture.The status key for the currently selected tra

ZOOM HD8/HD1667Phrase poolAudio trackPhrasePhrasePhrasePhrasePhraseProjectProject1Phrase poolAudio trackCD-ROM/R/RWPhrasePhrasePhrasePhrasePhrase(1)(2

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM HD8/HD1668This section describes how to load a phrase into the phrasepool.When loading phrases, some steps are similar

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM HD8/HD1669keys to select the track number, and turn the dial to select the V-take number.When track 8 is selected with

ZOOM HD8/HD16 7 Introduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM HD8/HD16 Hard Disk Recorder (simply called the “ HD8/HD16 ” in thismanual). This manu

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM HD8/HD1670The indication “Import?” appears on the display.4. To carry out the import process, press the [ENTER] key onc

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM HD8/HD16713. Turn the dial to select the phrase that you want to edit.When you press the PLAY [R] key, the selected phr

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM HD8/HD16724. Press the [FUNCTION] key in the function/transport section twice, to bring up the indication “COPY PHRASE”

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM HD8/HD1673Phrases contained in the phrase pool can be played in a specifiedorder, repeated automatically, and written as

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM HD8/HD1674HINTIf the formula does not fit on two lines, the indication scrolls by one character each. If you use the cur

Reference [Phrase Looping]ZOOM HD8/HD16758. Use the keys and pads of the pad section to enter the formula for creating the loop.For information on ent

ZOOM HD8/HD1676Reference [Mixer]This section explains the functions and operation of the two mixer types built into the HD8/HD16.The mixer of the HD8/

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM HD8/HD16771234567/8MASTER RHYTHM123456789/1011/12 13/14 15/16MASTER RHYTHMTracks 7/8Recorder sectionRhythm sectionTrack mixerTra

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM HD8/HD1678<< only>> It is also possible to press two separate [ON/OFF] keys together.HINT<< only>> When

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM HD8/HD1679● No track selected as recording trackNOTE• The diagrams above show the signal flow when the insert effect has not been

IntroductionZOOM HD8/HD168 Phrase loop function for pasting audio materialUsing recorded audio data or audio files picked up from a CD-ROM disc, you c

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM HD8/HD16803. Use the cursor up/down keys to select the track parameter you want to adjust. Track parameter listFor a list of av

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM HD8/HD1681NOTE• When a recording track is selected, the input signal is sent to that track directly, without going through the t

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM HD8/HD1682parameter with the [SELECT] key and then press the [ENTER] key.5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.I

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM HD8/HD1683NOTEIf the SUB-OUT SEND ON/OFF parameter of the master track is set to ON, calling a SUB-OUT SEND parameter for anothe

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM HD8/HD1684The current mixer and effect settings can be saved as a so-called “scene” in a special area of the memory, and recalle

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM HD8/HD1685song as well as all other mix settings as scenes.4. While the recorder is stopped, press the ZERO [U] key in the trans

Reference [Mixer]ZOOM HD8/HD1686• CHORUS/DELAY groupPad 5 (CHORUS/DELAY)• REVERB groupPad 6 (REVERB)• MASTER FADER group[MASTER] status keyWhen a grou

ZOOM HD8/HD1687Reference [Rhythm]This section explains the functions and operation of the built-in rhythm section of the HD8/HD16.The rhythm section o

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD1688Multiple rhythm patterns arranged in a desired order ofplayback are collectively called a “rhythm song”. Besides ther

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16896. To stop rhythm pattern playback, press the STOP [P] key.7. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key.HINT

ZOOM HD8/HD169Recorder sectionRhythm sectionTrack mixerFrom immediately after [MASTER] faderTo immediately before [MASTER] faderTrack 1Track 2Track 3T

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD1690The HD8/HD16 offers a selection of 11 bass programs. Toselect a bass program, proceed as follows.1. Press the [RHYTHM

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD1691When you hit a pad while pressing the [REPEAT/STEP] key,the pad plays repeatedly at the specified interval (roll play)

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16925. To change the key/range of the scale, turn the dial.The key selected here is the note assigned to pad 1. When youc

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD1693indication “QUANTIZE” on the second line of the display, and press the [ENTER] key.The current quantize setting is sh

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16946. Hit the pads while listening to the metronome.Your performance on the pads will be recorded as a drumsequence acco

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16953. Hold down the [SHIFT] key in the pad section and press pad 9 (KIT/PROG) so that the pad lights up.When the pad is

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD1696Drum sequence step inputQuantize setting = quarter note Quantize setting = sixteenth noteFor step input, you enter ea

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD1697Bass sequence step inputQuantize setting = quarter noteDuration setting = quarter noteQuantize setting = 8th noteDura

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16986. Use the cursor up/down keys to select the quantize value.The value selected here becomes the duration of 1 step.7.

Reference [Rhythm]ZOOM HD8/HD16993. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “ORIGINAL ROOT” on the second line of the display, and p