Name: Zoom HD16
Brand: Zoom
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Names of Parts

ZOOM HD8/HD16

HD16 (4) Fader section

HD8/HD16 (7) Function/transport section

Parameter knobs

Faders (1 – 8, 9/10 – 15/16, [RHYTHM], [MASTER])

Status keys (1 – 8, 9/10 – 15/16, [RHYTHM], [MASTER])

[SELECT] key

Cursor keys

ZERO [

U] key

PLAY [

R] key

STOP [

P] key

[ENTER] key

Dial

CD-R/RW drive bay

FF [

Y] key

REW [

T] key

REC [

O] key

[FUNCTION] key

[SOLO] key [EXIT] key

[EDIT] key

HD8/HD16 Right Side Panel

Usage and Safety Precautions2
- Usage Precautions3
- Table of Contents4
Introduction7
- Overview7
- Features of the HD8/HD167
Getting to Know the HD8/HD169
- Recorder10
- Rhythm Section10
- Mixer11
- Effects11
Names of Parts12
- HD8 Top Panel12
- HD16 Top Panel13
- HD8/HD16 Rear Panel14
- HD8/HD16 Right Side Panel15
Connections16
Installing the CD-R/RW Drive18
Power On/Off20
- Turning Power on20
- Turning Power off (Shutdown)20
Listening to a Demo Song21
- Selecting the Demo Song21
- Playing the Demo Song21
Let's Record22
Quick Tour23
- Step 1: Preparations23
  - 1.1 Creating a New Project23
  - Selecting the Rhythm Pattern to Use24
- Step 2: Recording the First Track25
- Step 3: Overdubbing29
  - Making Settings for Input Sensitivity and Insert Effect29
  - Selecting a Track and Recording29
- Step 4: Mixing30
- Step 5: Mixdown34
  - Using the Mastering Insert Effect34
  - Mixdown on the Master Track35
Reference [Recorder]36
- V-Takes36
- Moving to a Desired Point in the Song (Locate Function)39
- Playing Back the same Passage Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Function)39
- Finding a Desired Location (Scrub/Preview Function)40
  - Using Scrub/Preview40
  - Changing the Scrub Direction and Duration40
- Re-Recording Only a Specified Region (Punch-In/Out Function)41
  - Using Manual Punch-In/Out41
  - Using Auto Punch-In/Out41
- Recording Several Tracks on a Master Track (Mixdown Function)42
- Combining Multiple Tracks on One or Two Tracks (Bounce Function)44
  - Making Bounce Settings44
  - Executing Bounce Recording45
- Recording the Drum/Bass Track Sound on an Audio Track (Rhythm Recording)45
  - Selecting Drum/Bass Track as Recording Source45
  - Recording46
- Recording on 8 Tracks Simultaneously46
- (8-Track Recording Mode) <<HD16 Only46
  - About 8-Track Recording46
  - Assigning an Input Signal to a Track47
- Marker Function47
- Making Settings for Pre-Count Operation49
Reference [Track Editing]50
- Editing a Range of Data50
- Editing Using V-Takes61
- Importing Audio Data to a V-Take63
- Track Capture and Swap65
  - Capturing a Track65
  - Swapping a Track66
Reference [Phrase Looping]67
- Which Kind of Phrases Can be Used67
- Loading a Phrase68
- Copying a Phrase71
- Deleting a Phrase72
- Writing a Phrase Loop to a Track73
  - Using FAST Input for the Phrase Loop73
  - Writing a Phrase Loop to a Track74
Reference [Mixer]76
- About the Mixer of the HD8/HD1676
- Assigning Input Signals to Recording Tracks77
- Adjusting the Signal for each Track (Track Parameters)79
  - Adjusting a Track Parameter79
  - Using the Parameter Knobs81
- Linking Two Tracks (Stereo Link)82
- SUB-OUT Jack82
- Using the solo Function83
- Saving/Recalling Mixer Settings (Scene Function)84
Reference [Rhythm]87
- About the Rhythm Section87
- Playing Rhythm Patterns88
- Creating an Original Rhythm Pattern92
- Editing Rhythm Patterns100
  - Copying a Rhythm Pattern100
  - Deleting a Rhythm Pattern101
- Creating a Rhythm Song101
- Playing a Rhythm Song108
- Editing a Rhythm Song108
- Importing a Rhythm Pattern/Rhythm Song from Another111
- Project111
- Using Kit Files112
- Using Samples117
- Editing Various Settings of the Rhythm Section124
  - Basic Procedure124
  - Changing the Length of the Pre-Count124
- Changing the Metronome Volume125
Reference [Effects]126
- About the Effects126
  - Insert Effect126
  - Send/Return Effect126
- Using the Insert Effect127
- Using the Send/Return Effect134
- Importing Patches from Another Project136
Reference [Creating a CD]138
- About Creating an Audio CD138
- About CD-R/RW Discs138
Contents139
- Creating an Audio CD139
- Playing an Audio CD143
- Finalizing a CD-R/RW Disc144
- Erasing a CD-RW Disc144
- Loading an Audio CD into a Project145
- Backup and Restore146
Reference [Projects]150
- About Projects150
- Project Operations150
Reference [MIDI]154
- About MIDI154
- What You Can Do Using MIDI154
- Making MIDI-Related Settings155
- Using the SMF Player158
Reference [USB]161
- What You Can Do with the USB Port161
- Supported Operating Systems161
- File Transfer to and from a Computer161
- Operating DAW Software from the HD8/HD16163
  - Selecting the Connector to Use for Control Surface Mode163
  - Switching to Control Surface Mode163
- Using Mass Storage Mode and Control Surface Mode Simultaneously164
Reference [Other Functions]165
- Playing Several Projects Continuously (Sequence Play)165
  - Creating a Playlist165
  - Playlist Playback166
- Using the Tuner Function167
  - Using the Chromatic Tuner167
  - Using Other Tuner Types168
- Changing the Function of the Foot Switch169
- Preventing Digital Copying of a Master Disc or Master Tape169
- Switching the Level Meter Display Type170
- Adjusting the Display Contrast170
- Checking the System Version171
- Hard Disk Maintenance171
- Hard Disk Maintenance Using the Supplied CD-ROM173
Specifications174
Troubleshooting176
- Problems During Playback176
- Problems During Recording176
- Problems with Effects176
- Problems with the Rhythm Section177
- Problems with MIDI177
- Problems with CD-R/RW Drive178
- Other Problems178
Appendix179
- Effect Parameters179
  - Insert Effect179
  - Send/Return Effect190
- Effect Patch List191
  - Insert Effect191
  - Send/Return Effect197
- Rhythm Pattern198
- Drum Kits/Bass Programs200
- Instruments201
- MIDI Note Number Chart205
- Phrases206
- HD8/HD16 Hard Disk Contents208
- MIDI Implementation Chart209
Index211

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Zoom HD16 Specifications

General

Tracks	16
Simultaneous Recording Tracks	8
Phantom Power	Yes
Built-in Effects	Yes
USB	Yes
Simultaneous Playback Tracks	16
Sampling Frequency	44.1kHz
A/D Conversion	24-bit
D/A Conversion	24-bit
Recording Format	WAV
Built-in Rhythm Patterns	Yes
USB Audio Interface	Yes
SD Card Slot	No
Input Channels	8
Output Channels	2
LCD Display	Yes
Type	Multitrack Recorder
Effects	Yes
Headphone Output	Yes
Inputs	8 XLR/TRS combo inputs