Chapter 2ÑThe ZR-76 Studio
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The ZR-76 is a MIDI recording studio unto itself, with powerful composition, arrangement, recording and
mixing tools. The ZR-76 also makes for an excellent central command center for a studio containing other
MIDI modules. In a more elaborate settingÑincluding perhaps a personal computer and/or audio
recorderÑthe ZR-76 is a valuable creative and sonic resource. This chapter describes how to connect and
use the ZR-76 in some of the most popular studio environments.
The key to setting up any studio is to approach the process in an orderly, methodical manner. As each
cable or wire is added, the studio grows in complexity. If you have a firm grasp of whatÕs connected, and
where, youÕll find managing your rig to be much more pleasant. As you add more gearÑor troubleshootÑ
the extra care you take now will pay off in the ease with which youÕll be able to adapt your studio to future
needs.
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ItÕs always good policy to turn everything offÑand all volume settings downÑbefore you wire equipment
together. This protects you and your gear from unwelcome surprises.
1. Turn the volume off for each piece of equipment you plan to include in your studio.
2. Turn down any mixer faders or other volume controls for the sound system youÕre using.
3. Turn off the power for everything being included in your set-up.
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In any modern MIDI studio system, there are three types of connections to be made:
¥ MIDI connections
¥ Audio connections
¥ Power connections
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The ZR-76 will communicate with the rest of your equipment via MIDI. The nature of these connections
and the number of MIDI cables youÕll need varies, depending on your set-up. Each studio has its own
needs, which weÕll explain in the individual set-ups in this chapter.
The studio scenarios described in this chapter are:
¥ Using the ZR-76 as a stand-alone studio
¥ Using the ZR-76 as the center of a MIDI studio
¥ Using the ZR-76 with a computer
¥ Using the ZR-76 with an audio recorder
¥ Using the ZR-76 with an alternate controller
¥ Using the ZR-76 with a MIDI patchbay
If youÕve got questions about MIDI itself, or any of the terms above, consult the Glossary or ÒWhat Is
MIDI?Ó sections of Chapter 13.
Even if your plans for the ZR-76 differ from the scenarios described in this chapter, youÕre likely to find the
set-ups useful as starting points for your own studio design.
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