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Zoom MRT-3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandZoom
ModelMRT-3
CategoryDrums
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions and Usage

Safety Precautions

Describes warning symbols and general safety advice.

About Power

Details power consumption, adapter, and battery operation.

Environment

Specifies suitable operating environments.

Safety Precautions and Usage

Handling and Alterations

Covers physical handling, connections, alterations, and troubleshooting steps.

Usage Precautions

Includes electrical interference and cleaning advice.

Introduction

Key Features of the MRT-3

Highlights the MRT-3's capabilities and design advantages.

Names of Parts

Top Panel Controls Overview

Identifies controls on the device's top surface.

Rear Panel Connectors Identification

Details the ports and switches on the back panel.

Getting Connected

Connection Examples

Shows setup for headphones, monitors, and MIDI devices.

Preparations

Initial Setup and Volume Adjustment

Guides on system connection and volume levels.

Battery Installation and Use

Instructions for inserting and using batteries.

Terms Used in This Manual

Pattern and Song Definitions

Explains patterns, their organization, and song structure.

Terms Used in This Manual

Kit and Pad Bank Definitions

Explains kits, pads, and bank switching.

Listening to the Demo Song

Playing the Demo Song

Steps to activate and listen to the built-in demo song.

Playing the Pads (Manual Play)

Pad Playback and Bank Switching

How to hit pads, hear sounds, and switch pad banks.

Playing the Pads (Manual Play)

Selecting Kits for Playback

Steps to choose a kit using value keys.

Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)

Pattern Playback and Bank Switching

How to select, play, and switch pattern banks.

Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)

Pattern Playback and Tempo Adjustment

How to start, stop, and change pattern tempo.

Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)

Real-Time Pattern Recording and Quantize Setup

Procedure for recording patterns and setting timing.

Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)

Quantize Settings and Starting Recording

Details on quantize values and starting real-time recording.

Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)

Performing Real-Time Recording and Pausing

Tapping pads to record and how to pause.

Erasing Recorded Sounds from Patterns

How to remove specific sounds from a pattern.

Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)

Pattern Step Recording Method

Method for entering notes and rests step-by-step.

Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)

Step Recording Notes and Rests Entry

Detailed steps for step recording.

Erasing Step Recorded Sounds

How to remove recorded notes.

Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)

Changing Pattern Resolution and Length

Adjusting timing resolution and number of measures.

Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)

Changing User Pattern Beat

Adjusting the time signature of patterns.

Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)

Copying a Pattern

Procedure for copying patterns to other slots.

Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)

Erasing a Single User Pattern

How to delete a specific pattern from memory.

Using Patterns (Pattern Mode)

Deleting All User Patterns

How to clear all user patterns at once.

Creating Your Own Kit (Kit Mode)

Editing a User Kit

How to modify kit sound parameters for each pad.

Creating Your Own Kit (Kit Mode)

Editing Pad and Kit Settings

Adjusting individual pad and overall kit parameters.

Creating Your Own Kit (Kit Mode)

Kit Item Details: PAD INST, INST TUNE, INST PAN

Explains sound selection, pitch, and panning.

Creating Your Own Kit (Kit Mode)

Kit Item Details: INST LEVEL, KIT LEVEL, PAD SENS

Explains sound level and pad sensitivity settings.

Creating Your Own Kit (Kit Mode)

Copying a Kit

Procedure to copy kits to user slots.

Creating Songs (Song Mode)

Song Definition and Settings

Explains song structure, steps, and parameters.

Creating Songs (Song Mode)

Recording Song Patterns

Steps to add patterns to a song sequence.

Creating Songs (Song Mode)

Song Construction: Adding and Modifying Steps

Building songs and editing steps.

Creating Songs (Song Mode)

Song Playback and Termination

How to listen to, pause, and stop songs.

Creating Songs (Song Mode)

Changing Tempo Within a Song

Adjusting tempo for specific song steps.

Creating Songs (Song Mode)

Changing Volume Within a Song

Adjusting volume for specific song steps.

Creating Songs (Song Mode)

Selecting a Dedicated Song Kit

Assigning a single kit for the entire song.

Creating Songs (Song Mode)

Checking Remaining Memory and Copying Songs

Monitoring memory and duplicating songs.

Creating Songs (Song Mode)

Deleting a Single Song

How to remove a specific song from memory.

Creating Songs (Song Mode)

Deleting All Songs

How to clear all stored songs at once.

Other Functions

Controlling with Foot Switch

Using the FS01 for various controls.

Other Functions

Foot Switch Function Details

Explains specific operations assigned to the foot switch.

Other Functions

Synchronizing Playback with External Device

Connecting to MIDI sequencers/recorders.

MIDI Clock and Sync Modes

Explains Internal, MIDI Clock, and Remote modes.

Other Functions

MIDI Sync Operation Modes

Details on how MIDI sync works with different modes.

Other Functions

Playing Sounds via External MIDI

Using MIDI keyboard to trigger MRT-3 sounds.

MIDI Receive Channel Setup

Setting the MIDI channel for sound reception.

Other Functions

Setting Pattern;Song Playback Swing

Adjusting rhythmic swing for patterns and songs.

Other Functions

Setting Precount for Real-Time Recording

Configuring the recording countdown measures.

Other Functions

Returning to Factory Default Condition

Instructions for resetting the unit.

Troubleshooting

Sound and Volume Issues

Diagnosing no sound or low volume problems.

Recording and Playback Problems

Troubleshooting pattern/song recording and stereo playback.

Foot Switch Functionality Issues

Diagnosing problems with the FS01.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Lists detailed technical parameters of the MRT-3.

Reference

Kit List

A table of available kits with MIDI program change numbers.

Reference

MIDI Note Number Chart

Maps MIDI note numbers to specific instrument sounds.

Reference

Instrument List

A categorized list of all available instrument sounds.

Reference

Pattern List

A comprehensive list of all patterns and their assigned kits.

Reference

MIDI Recognized Messages

Details MIDI messages the MRT-3 understands.

Reference

MIDI Implementation Chart

Summary of MRT-3's MIDI capabilities and supported messages.

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