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Covers essential safety guidelines, handling, environment, power, and grounding for accident prevention.
Outlines precautions for electrical interference, cleaning, data backup, and copyright compliance.
Provides a general overview of the MRS-802's capabilities and functions.
Details the primary recorder, rhythm, mixer, and effect sections of the MRS-802.
Explains the CD-R/RW drive's role in burning CDs and reading audio data.
Details the recorder, rhythm, mixer, and effect sections, including their basic functions.
Explains the functionality of the CD-R/RW drive section.
Identifies controls for input, display, and effect sections, including keys and indicators.
Describes the controls and keys within the fader, rhythm, control, track parameter, and transport sections.
Identifies all connectors and switches on the rear panel of the MRS-802.
Details jacks and bays found on the front panel of the MRS-802.
Guides on connecting instruments, MIDI devices, and audio systems to the unit.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the optional CD-R/RW drive into the MRS-802.
Covers powering on the unit, selecting demo songs, and understanding protect status.
Explains how to play demo songs and the correct procedure for powering off the unit.
Guides creating projects and selecting rhythm patterns as preparation for recording.
Demonstrates recording the initial track with input sensitivity and insert effect setup.
Explains recording additional parts over existing tracks (overdubbing).
Details adjusting track parameters and mixing down to stereo tracks or master track.
Explains V-takes for multiple takes and editing V-take names.
Covers locating points, manual/auto punch-in/out for precise recording.
Describes mixing tracks onto the master track and recording the final mix.
Explains combining multiple tracks onto other tracks (ping-pong recording).
Explains recording drum sounds, creating patterns, and assigning song marks.
Explains looping passages with A-B repeat and finding locations with scrub/preview.
Covers range editing operations like copy, move, erase, trim, fade, reverse, and time stretch.
Explains editing V-takes by erasing, copying, moving, exchanging, and capturing tracks.
Details capturing track data and swapping it with captured data for editing.
Describes usable phrases and the process of loading them into the phrase pool.
Explains creating phrase loops and writing them as audio data to tracks.
Details the input mixer's function for adjusting input signals and assigning them to tracks.
Covers track mixer functions like volume, panning, EQ, and effect sends.
Explains saving, recalling, and automatically switching mixer settings using scenes.
Introduces drum kits, rhythm patterns, and rhythm songs for accompaniment.
Covers playing, selecting, changing tempo/kit, and creating rhythm songs.
Explains step input and FAST input methods for creating rhythm patterns.
Guides on creating custom patterns via step input or real-time recording.
Explains real-time pattern input using status keys or MIDI keyboard and editing recorded contents.
Introduces insert and send/return effects and their signal path locations.
Covers selecting insert points, patches, editing patches, and naming.
Details selecting, editing, storing, and naming send/return effect patches.
Explains routing insert effect solely to the monitor signal, not the recorded track.
Explains writing project or album data to CD-R/RW discs.
Details the characteristics and usage of CD-R and CD-RW discs.
Guides on writing project master tracks to a CD-R/RW disc.
Explains creating an album list and writing multiple projects to CD-R/RW.
Details how to play audio CDs inserted into the drive.
Covers the process of erasing all data from a CD-RW disc.
Explains the finalizing process to make audio CDs playable on standard players.
Guides on reading audio tracks from CDs and recording them onto recorder tracks.
Covers backing up projects to CD-R/RW and restoring them.
Details backing up all projects on the hard disk to CD-R/RW media.
Explains restoring projects from CD-R/RW backups to the MRS-802 hard disk.
Defines projects and outlines common project operations like selection and creation.
Guides on loading, creating new projects, and checking project/disk size.
Covers copying projects and erasing specified projects from the hard disk.
Explains editing project names and setting write-protection status.
Defines MIDI and lists MRS-802's MIDI functions like sync and SMF playback.
Covers configuring MIDI settings for drum channels and message transmission.
Details settings for MIDI Timing Clock, Song Position Pointer, and Start/Stop/Continue messages.
Explains using the SMF player to read and play Standard MIDI Files.
Covers specifying SMF output to MIDI OUT or internal drum kit.
Guides on selecting and playing imported SMF files in sync with other sections.
Explains reassigning the foot switch for play/stop or punch-in/out control.
Details how to use the chromatic tuner to tune connected instruments.
Covers changing the level meter display between pre-fader and post-fader.
Outlines accessing hard disk maintenance functions like ScanDisk and initialization.
Explains testing and repairing internal hard disk data integrity using ScanDisk.
Details restoring system files without affecting user data.
Explains formatting the hard disk, erasing all projects and restoring system files.
Describes hard disk maintenance using the supplied CD-ROM.
Details connecting to a computer via USB for data access and management.
Lists detailed specifications for the MRS-802 hardware and software components.
Provides solutions for common problems encountered during operation.
Addresses issues with sound, recording, and input signals, offering solutions.
Covers problems with effects and the rhythm section, providing troubleshooting steps.
Addresses MIDI connectivity, synchronization, and SMF file handling problems.
Covers CD-R/RW drive issues, connection noise, and project saving errors.
Details parameters for various insert effect algorithms and modules.
Lists drum kits and provides MIDI note numbers for drum kit instruments.
Lists phrases categorized by type with their names and comments.
Details the hard disk file structure and cross-model compatibility limitations.
Details recognized and transmitted MIDI messages, including Note On/Off and control messages.
Summarizes MIDI functions, transmitted/recognized messages, and modes.
Covers essential safety guidelines, handling, environment, power, and grounding for accident prevention.
Outlines precautions for electrical interference, cleaning, data backup, and copyright compliance.
Provides a general overview of the MRS-802's capabilities and functions.
Details the primary recorder, rhythm, mixer, and effect sections of the MRS-802.
Explains the CD-R/RW drive's role in burning CDs and reading audio data.
Details the recorder, rhythm, mixer, and effect sections, including their basic functions.
Explains the functionality of the CD-R/RW drive section.
Identifies controls for input, display, and effect sections, including keys and indicators.
Describes the controls and keys within the fader, rhythm, control, track parameter, and transport sections.
Identifies all connectors and switches on the rear panel of the MRS-802.
Details jacks and bays found on the front panel of the MRS-802.
Guides on connecting instruments, MIDI devices, and audio systems to the unit.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the optional CD-R/RW drive into the MRS-802.
Covers powering on the unit, selecting demo songs, and understanding protect status.
Explains how to play demo songs and the correct procedure for powering off the unit.
Guides creating projects and selecting rhythm patterns as preparation for recording.
Demonstrates recording the initial track with input sensitivity and insert effect setup.
Explains recording additional parts over existing tracks (overdubbing).
Details adjusting track parameters and mixing down to stereo tracks or master track.
Explains V-takes for multiple takes and editing V-take names.
Covers locating points, manual/auto punch-in/out for precise recording.
Describes mixing tracks onto the master track and recording the final mix.
Explains combining multiple tracks onto other tracks (ping-pong recording).
Explains recording drum sounds, creating patterns, and assigning song marks.
Explains looping passages with A-B repeat and finding locations with scrub/preview.
Covers range editing operations like copy, move, erase, trim, fade, reverse, and time stretch.
Explains editing V-takes by erasing, copying, moving, exchanging, and capturing tracks.
Details capturing track data and swapping it with captured data for editing.
Describes usable phrases and the process of loading them into the phrase pool.
Explains creating phrase loops and writing them as audio data to tracks.
Details the input mixer's function for adjusting input signals and assigning them to tracks.
Covers track mixer functions like volume, panning, EQ, and effect sends.
Explains saving, recalling, and automatically switching mixer settings using scenes.
Introduces drum kits, rhythm patterns, and rhythm songs for accompaniment.
Covers playing, selecting, changing tempo/kit, and creating rhythm songs.
Explains step input and FAST input methods for creating rhythm patterns.
Guides on creating custom patterns via step input or real-time recording.
Explains real-time pattern input using status keys or MIDI keyboard and editing recorded contents.
Introduces insert and send/return effects and their signal path locations.
Covers selecting insert points, patches, editing patches, and naming.
Details selecting, editing, storing, and naming send/return effect patches.
Explains routing insert effect solely to the monitor signal, not the recorded track.
Explains writing project or album data to CD-R/RW discs.
Details the characteristics and usage of CD-R and CD-RW discs.
Guides on writing project master tracks to a CD-R/RW disc.
Explains creating an album list and writing multiple projects to CD-R/RW.
Details how to play audio CDs inserted into the drive.
Covers the process of erasing all data from a CD-RW disc.
Explains the finalizing process to make audio CDs playable on standard players.
Guides on reading audio tracks from CDs and recording them onto recorder tracks.
Covers backing up projects to CD-R/RW and restoring them.
Details backing up all projects on the hard disk to CD-R/RW media.
Explains restoring projects from CD-R/RW backups to the MRS-802 hard disk.
Defines projects and outlines common project operations like selection and creation.
Guides on loading, creating new projects, and checking project/disk size.
Covers copying projects and erasing specified projects from the hard disk.
Explains editing project names and setting write-protection status.
Defines MIDI and lists MRS-802's MIDI functions like sync and SMF playback.
Covers configuring MIDI settings for drum channels and message transmission.
Details settings for MIDI Timing Clock, Song Position Pointer, and Start/Stop/Continue messages.
Explains using the SMF player to read and play Standard MIDI Files.
Covers specifying SMF output to MIDI OUT or internal drum kit.
Guides on selecting and playing imported SMF files in sync with other sections.
Explains reassigning the foot switch for play/stop or punch-in/out control.
Details how to use the chromatic tuner to tune connected instruments.
Covers changing the level meter display between pre-fader and post-fader.
Outlines accessing hard disk maintenance functions like ScanDisk and initialization.
Explains testing and repairing internal hard disk data integrity using ScanDisk.
Details restoring system files without affecting user data.
Explains formatting the hard disk, erasing all projects and restoring system files.
Describes hard disk maintenance using the supplied CD-ROM.
Details connecting to a computer via USB for data access and management.
Lists detailed specifications for the MRS-802 hardware and software components.
Provides solutions for common problems encountered during operation.
Addresses issues with sound, recording, and input signals, offering solutions.
Covers problems with effects and the rhythm section, providing troubleshooting steps.
Addresses MIDI connectivity, synchronization, and SMF file handling problems.
Covers CD-R/RW drive issues, connection noise, and project saving errors.
Details parameters for various insert effect algorithms and modules.
Lists drum kits and provides MIDI note numbers for drum kit instruments.
Lists phrases categorized by type with their names and comments.
Details the hard disk file structure and cross-model compatibility limitations.
Details recognized and transmitted MIDI messages, including Note On/Off and control messages.
Summarizes MIDI functions, transmitted/recognized messages, and modes.
| Type | Digital Multitrack Recorder |
|---|---|
| Number of Tracks | 8 |
| Simultaneous Recording Tracks | 2 |
| Simultaneous Playback Tracks | 8 |
| Recording Format | WAV |
| Sample Rate | 44.1 kHz |
| Bit Depth | 16-bit |
| A/D Conversion | 24-bit |
| D/A Conversion | 24-bit |
| Built-in Rhythm Machine | Yes |
| CD Burner | No |
| Display | LCD |
| Power Supply | AC adapter |
| EQ | 3-band EQ |
| USB | Yes (USB 1.1) |
| MIDI | Yes |