Aero RhythmTrak A Operation Manual © 2016 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited. Contents Usage and Safety Precautions........................3 Introduction.....................................................6 Explanation of terms.......................................7 Overview Names of parts................................................8 Using the A ........................................ 11 Ring Controller overview...............................12 Connecting other devices.............................14 Switching modes..........................................15 Instrument overview......................................16 Preparations Turning the power on and off........................17 Loading an SD card...................................... 19 Character input screen use...........................20 INST mode INST mode overview.....................................21 Operation procedure.....................................23 Real-time pattern input.................................26 Clearing patterns...........................................29 Other settings................................................30 STEP mode STEP mode overview....................................32 Operation procedure.....................................35 Pattern step input.........................................37 Clearing patterns...........................................40 Other pattern settings...................................41 Pattern management Motion sequences.........................................42 Pattern list management...............................44 SONG mode SONG mode overview..................................45 Operation procedure.....................................47 Song creation................................................49 Managing the song sequence list.................51 Song settings................................................52 Capturing (recording) Capture overview..........................................54 Operation procedure.....................................55 Capturing audio............................................56 Loading audio files........................................59 Making capture settings................................60 Managing captured recordings (Capture List).................................................63 LOOPER mode LOOPER mode overview..............................64 Operation procedure.....................................66 Creating looper sequences...........................68 Setting looper sequences.............................70 Managing looper sequences.........................72 Kits (sound sets) KIT overview..................................................73 Using kits...................................................... 74 Managing kits................................................75 Editing (EDIT) Editing overview............................................77 Editing sounds..............................................78 SONG mode EDIT screen.............................86 LOOPER mode EDIT screen.........................87 Effects Effects overview............................................89 Using effects.................................................90 Other settings................................................91 Mixer Mixer overview..............................................92 Using the mixer.............................................93 System settings Changing various settings.............................96 Backing up data............................................98 SD card management...................................99 Ring Controller settings............................... 102 Updating the firmware................................. 107 MIDI controller Using the Ring Controller for MIDI control................................................. 108 MIDI controller layouts................................ 110 Other functions............................................111 Troubleshooting........................................... 112 Product specifications................................ 113 Appendix Preset pattern list........................................ 115 Preset kit list................................................ 116 EDIT menu parameter lists.......................... 117 Effects lists..................................................122 Ring Controller MIDI messages..................124 MIDI implementation charts........................134 Usage and Safety Precautions AC adapter handling When disconnecting the power plug from an outlet, always pull on the plug itself. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when the unit will not be used for a long time and whenever there is lightning. Safety Precautions In this Quick Manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows. Connection cables and input/output jacks Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any cables. Always disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter before moving the unit. Something that could cause serious injury or death Something that could cause injury or damage to the equipment Volume Do not use at a loud volume for a long time. Other symbols used Usage Precautions An action that is mandatory Interference with other electrical equipment In consideration of safety, the A has been designed to minimize its emission of electromagnetic waves and to suppress interference from external electromagnetic waves. However, equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves could result in interference if placed nearby. If this occurs, place the A and the other device farther apart. With any type of electronic device that uses digital control, including the A, electromagnetic interference could cause malfunction, corrupt or destroy data and result in other unexpected trouble. Always use caution. An action that is prohibited Warning Operation using an AC adapter Never use any AC adapter other than a ZOOM AD-14. Do not do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets and other electrical wiring equipment Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter. Cleaning Use a soft cloth to clean the exterior of the unit if it becomes dirty. If necessary, use a damp cloth that has been wrung out well to wipe it. If the Ring Controller surface becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft damp cloth that does not shed fibers. Never use abrasive cleansers, wax or solvents such as alcohol, benzene or paint thinner. Operation using the rechargeable battery Always use a ZOOM BT-04 rechargeable battery. Carefully study warning indications on batteries before use. Always keep the battery cover closed during use. Alterations Do not open the case or modify the product. Breakdown and malfunction If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately disconnect the AC adapter, turn the power off and disconnect other cables. Contact the store where you bought the unit or ZOOM service with the following information: product model, serial number and specific symptoms of breakdown or malfunction, along with your name, address and telephone number. Caution Product handling Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to the unit. Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit. Operating environment Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures. Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat sources. Do not use in very high humidity or where it could be splashed by water. Do not use in places with frequent vibrations. Do not use in places with much dust or sand. 3 Usage and Safety Precautions (continued) Copyrights • Windows®, Windows® 10, Windows® 8 and Windows® 7 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation. • Mac, Mac OS, iPad and iOS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. • Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the US and other countries. • The SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks. • Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used under license by ZOOM CORPORATION. • MIDI is a registered trademark of the Association of Musical Electronics Industry (AMEI). • Ableton and Ableton Live are trademarks of Ableton AG. • Other product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are the property of their respective companies. Warnings and requests regarding safe battery use Carefully read the following warnings in order to avoid serious injuries, burns, fires and other problems caused by leaking, heat generation, combustion, rupture or accidental swallowing. DANGER Do not charge the lithium-ion battery (BT-04) in any way other than using the A and an AD-14. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Do not disassemble the battery, put it in fire, or heat it in a microwave or conventional oven. Do not leave the battery near a fire, in strong sunlight, inside a vehicle that has become hot or in similar conditions. Do not recharge in conditions like these. Do not carry or store the battery with coins, hairpins or other metal objects. Do not allow the battery to be wet by any liquid, including water, seawater, milk, soft drinks or soapy water. Do not charge or use a battery that is wet. Note: All trademarks and registered trademarks in this document are for identification purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners. Recording from copyrighted sources, including CDs, records, tapes, live performances, video works and broadcasts, without permission of the copyright holder for any purpose other than personal use is prohibited by law. ZOOM CORPORATION will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of copyrights. Warning For optimal performance The A uses Bluetooth LE wireless communication for communication between the Ring Controller and the Base Station. Communication at up to 10 meters is possible in an unobstructed indoor space. If interference from electromagnetic waves or other causes prevent good communication, try the following. • Bring the Ring Controller and the Base Station closer together. • Move any obstacles between the Ring Controller and the Base Station. • Stop unnecessary 2.4GHz transmissions or move interfering devices (including the following) further away. • WiFi access points • Smartphones and other devices that use WiFi • Microwave ovens • Audio monitors, lighting controllers and other devices that communicate at 2.4GHz Do not hit the battery with a hammer or other object. Do not step on it or drop it. Do not otherwise impact or apply force to the battery. Do not use the battery if it becomes deformed or damaged. Do not remove or damage the outer seal. Never use a battery that has had all or part of its outer seal removed or a battery that has been torn. Recycling request Please recycle batteries to help conserve resources. When discarding used batteries, always cover their terminals and follow all laws and regulations that are applicable to the location. 4 Usage Usageand andSafety SafetyPrecautions Precautions(continued) (continued) For U.S.A. and CANADA FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR). For CANADA Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. For EU Countries Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et respecte les règles d’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC. Cet équipement émet une énergie RF très faible qui est considérée conforme sans évaluation du débit d’absorption spécifique (DAS). Declaration of Conformity Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in European countries with separate collection systems) Products and batteries that have been marked with the symbol of a crossed-out wheeled waste bin must not be disposed of with household waste. Old electrical/electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at facilities that are able to process them and their byproducts. Contact the local government for information about nearby recycling facilities. Conducting recycling and waste disposal properly helps conserve resources and prevents harmful impacts on human health and the environment. Label is located at the bottom of the unit. The contents of this document and the specifications of the product could be changed without notice. 5 Introduction ● Built-in sound sources can be edited in various ways Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM Aero RhythmTrak A. The A has the following features. The sounds included in the A have various setting parameters that increase their tonal ranges. Each of the sound parameters can be set easily on an icon-based editor screen. In addition, each KIT can use the sounds of up to 33 instruments (16 simultaneous voices), allowing the creation of rich musical pieces. ● Loop-shaped controller The loop shaped Controller makes inputting loop sequences intuitive. ● Ring Controller with 3 rows of 32 pads and 5 rows of 32 LEDs During step input, you can use the 3 rows of pads to input 3 instruments at the same time. In addition, the multicolor LEDs allow you to see the input status of up to five instruments at a glance. Furthermore, each pad row can be used separately for real-time input, allowing diverse performance options. ● More than 400 PCM sound sources and 70 synthesizer oscillator types built-in From the rich selection of sound sources, you will be able to find sounds that fit your image of the music you want to make. The sounds are organized by categories so you can find them quickly. ● Ring Controller can be removed from Base Station ● Various creation modes The Ring Controller can be removed from the Base Station to perform with it in hand. You can now realize entertaining performances in ways that are not possible with conventional rhythm machines. Create music using different modes for different purposes. Build patterns one step at a time in STEP mode. Perform patterns in INST mode. Arrange patterns you have made into complete pieces of music in SONG mode. Assign captured audio to pads and perform with them in LOOPER mode. ●Accelerometer built into the Ring Controller You can control effect parameters by tilting the Ring Controller. Enjoy a new feeling of controlling sound with your body. ● Use up to five effects simultaneously You can use an insert effect on individual instruments, as well as global filter, delay, reverb and master effects at the same time. This vastly increases sound design possibilities. ● Automatic detection of the grip area The grip area setting function can prevent misoperation when holding the Ring Controller during performances. The position can be set easily when holding it in the most comfortable position. ● Inputs for electronic instruments and audio devices You can perform while listening to the input from a connected device and capture input sounds to use as loops. ● The Ring Controller and Base Station connect with Bluetooth LE ● Loading of audio files possible The Ring Controller and Base Station connect wirelessly using Bluetooth LE. Power consumption is low, so use for long periods of time is possible. In addition, the Ring Controller can be independently connected to Mac computers and iOS devices to be used as a multifunction MIDI controller. You can use a computer to save WAV files on an SD card and load them for use as loops. (An SD card (not included) is required.) ● Headphone output independent from other outputs The second stereo output allows you to output a metronome just to the headphones, for example. 6 Explanation of terms Pattern This is a short musical part of several bars. The A has preset patterns that cover a variety of musical genres. Song This is a combination of multiple patterns that form a single musical piece. Step These are the smallest parts of patterns. Input sounds in steps when inputting a sequence. Sequence A sequence combines the data for the various scales and tones used for the sounds in the melodies and rhythms in the patterns. KIT This is a set of sounds, which can include drum sets, percussion instruments, basses and synthesizers, for example. By changing the KIT, you can easily use sounds that suit different musical genres and applications. The A has preset kits organized by genre. 7 Overview Names of parts Base Station ■Top LCD screen Ring Controller charging connector Right and left buttons INPUT volume OUTPUT volume Parameter knobs 1–3 POWER button TEMPO button CAPTURE button MIXER button KIT button HOLD button EDIT button Headphone volume MENU button SELECT knob STEP MASTER FX INST REVERB SONG MODE buttons DELAY LOOPER CLEAR button FILTER STOP PLAY/PAUSE button button 8 REC button EFFECT buttons Names of parts (continued) ■Left side ■Right side OUTPUT jack INPUT jack External power jack USB jack SD card slot Headphone jack 9 Names of parts (continued) Ring Controller (Side) button button SETUP button GRIP button Pads Charging connector (Bottom) DELAY button FILTER button (Bottom) MASTER FX button REVERB button POWER button STOP button (Side) PLAY/PAUSE button REC button HINT •You can use the Ring Controller keys for the same operations as the Base Station keys. •The Ring Controller U corresponds to the Base Station e. 10 Using the A The A consists of a Base Station and a Ring Controller. Ring Controller Base Station With the Base Station, you can edit tones, create songs and save them, for example. Use the Ring Controller for input when creating songs. Since the Ring Controller can be detached from the Base Station, you can hold it in your hand and play it like an instrument. You can also connect it wirelessly to a Mac computer or iOS device and use it as a MIDI controller. (→ P. 108) The Ring Controller includes an LED matrix with 5 rows of 32 blocks (3 rows with pads and 2 rows for display only). Placing a two-dimensional matrix on the surface of a three-dimensional hoop enables confirmation and operation of all steps in a compact form. A B C D E 1 2 3… … 30 31 32 … 31 32 B C A E D 11 1 2 3… Ring Controller overview The A Controller surface has 5 ring-shaped areas. The top, side and bottom rings each have 32 pressure-sensitive pads. Using these pads, you can input and edit songs and perform in real-time, for example. Top inner ring LED indicators (no input) Bottom inner ring Pressure-sensitive pads for input 29 30 31 32 1 2 3 4 6 25 26 23 24 27 5 28 LED indicators (no input) Pad locations Top ring 7 8 6 15 1 14 0 17 1 8 19 2 Pressure-sensitive pads for input 13 Pressure-sensitive pads for input Side ring 12 21 22 9 10 11 Bottom ring Assignment of functions Various functions are assigned to the Ring Controller rings and pads according to the operation status and mode. Example: In STEP mode PAD layout, the rings display 5 different instrument sequences (3 when set to Guideline display), and each pad and indicator corresponds to a step between 1 and 32. Step Instrument Example: In INST mode PAD layout, each pad controls 1 of 32 instruments with each ring assigned to a different parameter setting. Instrument Ring parameters HINT Since input procedures differ for each mode, see the explanation pages for each operation for details. 12 Ring Controller overview (continued) Guideline Grip area In STEP mode, the LEDs of the top and bottom inner rings can light for each beat to assist in step recording. See "Setting inner ring display" (→ P. 96) for setting instructions. You can set a grip area that does not respond to touch in order to prevent pads from being pressed unintentionally when using the Ring Controller separately from the Base Station. You can set the grip area range as you like. For details about how to set this, see "Grip area setting" (→ P. 103). Lights 1 beat For 16 beats Playback position Turning the Ring Controller over When Guideline mode is active, the LEDs of the top and bottom inner rings light green at the step currently playing during playback of patterns and songs, for example. In addition, in INST mode and during other realtime input, the LEDs light red. If you turn the ring controller over and place it so that the side with the power key and the side with the effect keys are reversed, the functions assigned to the rings and the display of LEDs will be reversed top to bottom. Moreover, the direction of movement will also be switched. As a result, when the Ring Controller is viewed from above, movement will always be clockwise and the top ring will always be on top when you use it. TOP 32 BOTTOM 32 TOP 1 BOTTOM 1 Use the same way even when turned over NOTE If the grip area has been set, turning the ring controller over will not reverse assignments or the direction. 13 Connecting other devices Mixer, audio system or other playback equipment Audio source for capturing recordings OUTPUT INPUT AC adapter Headphones A 14 Computer (USB connection) Switching modes With the A, you can create patterns and combine multiple patterns to create songs. Use SONG and LOOPER modes to create songs. · In SONG mode, create songs by playing and changing patterns in real-time and recording the results. · In LOOPER mode, use audio data captured from the input of devices connected to the INPUT jacks, patterns and songs, as well as WAV files loaded from SD cards, for example, as materials to build looper sequences and create songs. Editing with the A mainly uses the following four modes. By switching between these modes, you can alternate between creating patterns and creating songs. The two modes for creating patterns are STEP and INST. · In STEP mode, you can record instrument sounds one step at a time to create patterns. · In INST mode, and you can record a performance as a pattern by playing the pads in real-time. Pattern creation Create and save patterns STEP mode INST mode Create patterns by inputting one step at a time Record patterns by playing in real time SONG mode LOOPER mode Combine patterns that have already been made to create songs Create songs using loops from other songs, captured external input and PCM audio files Song creation Combine patterns and other sources to create songs 15 Instrument overview The A can use up to 33 sound sources in a single KIT. Each of these is called an instrument and produces sound from waveform data, such as a drum hit, or from the built-in synthesizer. You can choose from hundreds of types of sounds and assign ones you like to each instrument. In STEP or INST mode, press E to switch between the two following types of instrument sound sources. Up to 16 sounds can be generated simultaneously in either layout. PAD layout In this mode, you can assign and play different instruments to as many as 32 pads. In addition to being useful for playing drums, you can also assign the synthesizer to instruments. KEY layout Use this mode to use a musical scale to play one instrument. The pads become like a keyboard in a musical scale order. The Ring Controller LEDs light white for white keyboard keys and blue for black keyboard keys. The scale can also be set to major or minor, for example. This is useful for playing synthesizer parts, but can also be used to play snares and other percussion instruments with a musical scale. Assignments of instruments to the Ring Controller are different for STEP and INST modes as well as for PAD and KEY layouts. STEP mode INST mode Instrument No. Instrument No. … 29 28 27 PAD layout 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 30 31 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 26 25 8 24 9 23 22 21 20 … 19 18 17 16 15 10 11 12 13 14 Note Note KEY layout … G A B C D E F D# D F# E F F# G C C# D D# F F# C# G# A# C G B G# A# A G# C# D# … F# (Using chromatic scale) 16 E G F# F E D# D C# C A A# B (Same notes assigned to side and bottom rings) Preparations Turning the power on and off Base Station power Ring Controller power 1. Connect the included AC adapter ■Charging the Ring Controller 1. Place the Ring Controller on the to the Base Station. Base Station. 2. Press and hold p on the Base Station. 3. Press and hold p to turn the Align their charging connectors before placement. Charging will start and the Ring Controller p LED will light. power OFF. HINT When the Ring Controller is asleep and connected to the Base Station, turning the Base Station power ON/OFF will also turn the Ring Controller ON/OFF. NOTE Use the AC adapter to power the A even when it is connected to a computer or other device by USB. 17 Charging (Power off or asleep) Red Charging during use Orange Using battery (Remaining battery charge at least 12%) Green Using battery (Remaining battery charge less than 12%) Blinking green Turning the power on and off (continued) ■Turning the Ring Controller OFF HINT Even when the Base Station is OFF, if it is connected to a power supply, it can recharge the Ring Controller. To turn the Ring Controller OFF, follow these steps when it is not charging. 1. ■Putting the Ring Controller to sleep When the Ring Controller is charging, the power will not turn OFF. Instead, it will go to sleep. CONTROLLER Press and hold p for at least 7 seconds when not charging. 1. CONTROLLER Press and 2. hold p. 2. CONTROLLER CONTROLLER Press and hold p to turn the power on. Press and hold NOTE p to wake it from sleep. •When the power is OFF, the p LED becomes unlit. •When the Ring Controller's power is OFF, if you place it on a Base Station that is connected to power, recharging will start automatically and the Ring Controller will do the following. - Turn ON (if Base Station is ON) - Sleep (if Base Station is OFF) HINT When asleep, the Ring Controller p LED will light red (charging) or blink red (not charging). 18 Loading an SD card ■Loading and removing SD cards 1. Turn the power off. 2. Open the SD card slot cover on the Base Station. 3. Insert the SD card into the slot. To eject an SD card: Push the card further into the slot and then pull it out. NOTE •If no SD card is loaded in the A, captured data cannot be saved and patterns and songs that are created cannot be backed up. •When inserting an SD card, be sure to insert the correct end with the top side up as shown. •Before using SD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted on a computer, they must be formatted by the A. •SD card formatting instructions (→ P. 99) 19 Character input screen use Number of input characters/ total possible Text box Keyboard |<< >>|:←→ MEN U :Cancel ABC abc selected #+= selected selected ■Editing operations Move cursor in text box: Use u Select character: Turn e Confirm character: HINT •The following characters can be used. (space) ! # & ' ( ) + , - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ[]^_`abcdefghijklmn opqrstuvwxyz{}~ •Some characters might not be usable depending on the item being input. Press E Complete editing: Move cursor to "Enter" and press E C a n c e l e d i t i n g : Press M 20 INST mode INST mode overview You can tap pads to perform as you like. You can also record performances in real-time to create patterns. In this mode, each pad around the Ring Controller corresponds to a single instrument (PAD layout) or note (KEY layout). Instrument PAD layout Note KEY layout … … 1 2 3 C … Instrument 1 Instrument 2 Instrument 3 Instrument 4 Instrument 5 32 30 31 D E F … G A Instrument 31 Instrument 32 B D# D C# D# F# G# A# E F F# G C C# D D# E F F# C# C G B G# A# A G# G F# … F E D# D C# C A A# B The same notes are assigned to the side and bottom rings Different parameter settings are assigned to top, side and bottom rings, so they can be used for different tones. (→ P. 82) Different parameters Same instrument Pattern creation in PAD layout: After starting real-time input, tap pads for an instrument to input it. The pattern will start loop playback, and you can overdub as many times as you like. Bar 1 31 Bar 2 Instrument 1 Instrument 2 Instrument 3 … Instrument 32 Real-time input (loop playback) 21 32 Instrument 1 2 3 … INST mode overview (continued) Pattern creation in KEY layout: After starting real-time input, tap pads for notes to input them. The pattern will start loop playback. When set to polyphonic, you can overdub as many times as you like. (→ P. 84) Bar 1 Bar 2 … … G F# C D Notes C# D … C# C … Real-time input (loop playback) Screen overview ■ PAD layout Pattern name Pattern number Sequencer status ●:Stopped during input ▶:Playing during input ▶:Playing :Paused :Paused during input □:Stopped Bar number Beat number Tempo KIT name Input pad ① oscillator name Input pad ② oscillator name ③ ① Use e to change Input pad ③ oscillator name ■ KEY layout ② the range shown on the display 1 2 3 Parameter names and setting values Instrument oscillator name Lowest note assigned to pads 22 Operation procedure Enter INST mode Press X to enter INST mode. Select a pattern Use u to select a pattern number. Select a sound set Press K, and use e to select a sound set (kit) that suits the pattern being made. You can press D to edit the sounds. Check the instruments Play the pads to listen to the sounds of the input instruments. The inner ring LED lights for the last tapped pad, and the name of the instrument and its parameters appear on the display. To use KEY layout for input, press E to change the mode. You can also use e to check the instruments. Start input Press R to enter standby, and press P to start real-time input. … Instrument 1 2 InstrumentInstrument 1 Instrument 3 Instrument Instrument Instrument 11 2 Instrument Instrument Instrument 1 Instrument 22 3 Instrument 32 Input in real time InputBarin1 real time Bar Input in Input in real real time time Bar 2 Bar 1 Input in real time Bar Bar 1 1 Bar 1 Bar Bar 2 2 Bar 2 31 31 32 31 32 31 32 31 2 23 32 32 Instrument Instrument 1 2 3 … Instrument Instrument 1 2 Instrument 3 … 1 1 2 2 3 … 13 …2 3 … … Operation procedure (continued) Start real-time input In PAD layout: Tap the pads of the instrument to input it in time with the looping pattern that is playing back. Instrument 31 Input in real time Instrument 1 Instrument 2 Input Instrument 13 Instrument Bar 1 Input in real timeBar 2 1 in Bar real Bar 2 time 32 32 1 Instrument 2 1 2 3 … 3 … … In KEY layout: Tap the pads of notes to input them in time with the looping pattern that is playing back. … Instrument 1 Instrument 2 Instrument 3 31 1 2 3 … Instrument Bar 2 … 1 Instrument Bar 2 Instrument Instrument 32 3 31 32 Instrument 32 Instrument 32 … Bar 2 … F# G C C# D … Bar 1 Bar 2 … F# G C C# D … … D C# C Bar 1 D Bar 1 … … F# G C C# D … Notes Notes … D C# C … Bar 2 C# C Notes … End input Press S to end real-time input. Preparations ■Enter the mode 1. Press X. ■Select a pattern HINT Select a pattern to use for input. •If a pattern is in the middle of playing back, the pattern will change after the current measure. The name of the pattern will blink until it changes. 1. Use u to select a pattern. The name of t he se l e c t e d pa t t e r n appears on the display. 24 Operation procedure (continued) ■Select sounds ■Set the tempo Select a set of sounds (KIT) according to genre or use and assign them to all the instruments. 1. Press T. The tempo setting appears on the display. 1. Press K. This opens the KIT list. 2. Use e to set the tempo. The tempo can be set from 40.0–250.0 BPM in 0.1BPM increments. 2. Use e to select a KIT, HINT and press K. You can also press T repeatedly at the desired tempo to set it (in quarter notes). The loads the selected KIT and assigns its sounds to each instrument. HINT •You can also edit the sounds. (→ P.77) 25 Real-time pattern input Input a pattern HINT Press P to pause recording. ■Input a pattern Press R to stop recording but continue play- 1. Press R. back. You can tap pads at this point to check the sounds. R lights, showing that recording standby has started. ■Key repeat By using key repeat, you can quickly input a step repeatedly. 2. Press P. 1. This starts the precount. HINT CONTROLLER Tap a pad while pressing H on the Base Station. •Changing the type of precount (→ P. 30) •You can press R during pattern playback to start input. In this case, there will be no precount. 3. CONTROLLER The tapped pad will be input repeatedly. The key repeat settings are shown on the display. Tap the pad for the instrument to be input. 30 31 32 1 2 3 2. Turn e to change the key repeat 4 speed. 25 26 9 10 11 1 3. Release H to end key repeat input. 2 13 21 22 7 8 23 24 6 27 29 5 28 Play along with the metronome. Instrument → 14 15 16 0 92 81 17 1 HINT •By setting quantization, input can automatically be corrected if it varies from the rhythm. (→ P. 96) •Changing the metronome settings (→ P. 30) 4. Press S to end input. This ends recording. 26 Real-time pattern input (continued) Quickly copying patterns ■Play the pattern This function copies the contents of the pattern you are editing to a different pattern and switches to editing that pattern. This allows you to easily create pattern variations. 1. Press P. Playback starts and P lights. 2. Press P again to pause. 1. Press both u at the same time. Playback pauses and P blinks. This opens the Duplicate Pattern screen. 3. Press S to stop playback. P becomes unlit when playback stops. ■Clear part of a pattern 1. Press P. The pattern plays back. 2. Use e to select the copy desti- 2. Press and hold C. nation pattern, and press E. If the copy destination pattern is not empty, a confirmation screen will open. C will blink. 3. CONTROLLER While the part you 3. Use e to select Yes, want to clear is playing back, press and press E. the pad for the instrument to clear. This copies the pattern and switches to editing that pattern. The performance data will be deleted while the pad is being pressed. 4. CONTROLLER Stop pressing the pad when playback of the part you want to clear has stopped. 5. Release C to stop clearing. 27 Real-time pattern input (continued) Making KEY layout settings ■Changing the key (Key) When the Ring Controller is in KEY layout, you can make the following settings. • Turn 2 to change the value. You can change the root key (tone) used. You can select from C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A# and B. 1. Press D. ■Changing the note range (Range) You can change the Ring Controller note range. 2. Use u to select the Scale/Key/ • Turn 3 to change the range. Range block. NOTE The Ring Controller layout also changes according to this setting. 3. Use 1, 2 and 3 to change these settings. ■Changing the scale (Scale) You can change the type of scale used by the Ring Controller. • Turn 1 to change the value. You can select from the following. Chromatic, Major (Ionian), Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian, Super Locrian, Major Blues, Minor Blues, Diminished, Com Dim, Major Pentatonic, Minor Pentatonic, Raga1 (Bhairav), Raga2, Raga3, Arabic, Spanish, Gypsy, Minor Gypsy (Hungarian Minor), Egyptian, Hawaiian, Pelog, Hirojoshi, In-Sen, Iwato, Kumoi, Miyakobushi, Ryukyu, Chinese, Whole Tone, Whole Half, 5th Interval 28 Clearing patterns Completely clearing an instrument 3. Press E. 1. Use e to select the instrument 4. Use e to select Yes, A confirmation message appears. to clear. CONTROLLER and press E. This clears all programmed steps for the selected instrument. Use U to show the instrument you want to clear on the top ring of the Ring Controller. 2. Press C. This opens the CLEAR screen. Press C again to cancel. HINT You can also turn e on the CLEAR screen to select the instrument to clear. Select "All Instruments" to clear the entire sequence. In KEY layout, notes will be cleared. Select "All Notes" to clear the entire KEY layout sequence. 29 Other settings Metronome settings ■Setting the precount (Precount) Make settings related to the metronome that plays back as a guide during recording. • Use e to select the precount. Select Off, 1–8 or Special. HINT 1. Press M . When Special is selected, the count will sound as follows. 2. Use e to select METRONOME, and press E. ■Setting the sound (Sound) This opens the METRONOME settings screen. • Use e to select the metronome sound. The sounds that can be selected are Bell, Stick, Click, Cowbell and Hi-Q. 3. Use e to select menu items and E to confirm them. ■Setting the pattern (Guide Click) Press M to move up one level in the menu. • Use e to select the metronome pattern. Set the frequency that the metronome sounds in intervals per bar. The interval can be set to 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2. ■Setting the volume (Volume) • Use e to set the metronome volume. The volume can be set from 0–10. ■Select the output used (Output Routing) • Use e to select the metronome output destination. Select PHONES, OUTPUT or PHONES + OUTPUT. 30 Other settings (continued) Making pattern settings ■Setting the step length (Beat) • Use e to set the length of one step. 1. Press M . Set the length of one step as a division of a musical measure. Beat can be set to 32, 16, 16Tri or 8Tri. 2. Use e to select PATTERN SETTING, and press E. 1 beat This shows the PATTERN SETTING screen. When Beat = 32 8 steps = 1 beat 1 cycle = 1 bar 3. Use e to select menu items and 1 beat 1 beat When Beat = 16 4 steps = 1 beat 1 cycle = 2 bars 1 beat E to confirm them. Press M to move up one level in the menu. When Beat = 16Tri 6 steps = 1 beat 1 cycle = 1 bar ■Setting the number of steps (Last Step) When Beat = 8Tri 3 steps = 1 beat 1 cycle = 2 bars HINT By changing the number of steps, you can change the length of the pattern as a whole. The Beat setting determines the number of bars per cycle around the Ring Controller. • Use e to set the total number of steps in the pattern. This can be set between 1 and 32. ■Setting the swing • Use e to set the amount of swing (rhythmic groove). Swing can be set up to ±50%. 31 STEP mode STEP mode overview In STEP mode, you can create patterns by inputting them one step at a time. In this mode, each pad around the Ring Controller corresponds to a single sequential step. Step Bar 1 … 1 2 3 … Step 32 30 31 Bar 2 … Instrument 1 2 3… … 30 31 32 … Since the Ring Controller rings are divided into 32 steps, you can input up to two musical bars (1) at a time (when the smallest step is a 16th note). 1 Input first instrument Bar 2 1 Bar 1 Bar 2 … Instrument … Bar 1 32 STEP mode overview (continued) In PAD layout: The 5 rings (3 when set to Guideline display) on the Ring Controller each show a different instrument. You can use e to change which instruments are shown by which rings (2). Since multiple instruments can be shown by the Ring Controller, you can check instruments that have already been input as you input the next instrument (3). Instrument display 3 Input next instrument 2 3 Bar 1 Bar 2 … Instrument … 2 Change display Move the instrument input first to the side ring In KEY layout: You can use e to select the note input. Note display Change notes 33 STEP mode overview (continued) Screen overview ■ PAD layout Sequencer status Pattern name Pattern number ▶:Playing during motion sequence recording ▶:Playing :Paused :Paused during motion sequence recording □:Stopped Bar number Beat number Tempo KIT name Side ring oscillator name Top ring oscillator name Top innter ring oscillator name* ■ KEY layout 1 2 3 Parameter names and setting values Side ring note name Top ring note name Top inner ring note name* *Not shown on Ring Controller when Guideline display active 34 strument strument ent Operation procedure Enter STEP mode Press W to enter STEP mode. Select a pattern Use u to select a pattern number. Select a sound set Press K, and use e to select a sound set (kit) that suits the pattern being made. You can press D to edit the sounds. Select the instrument to input Use e to select the instrument to use for input from the 32 instruments. That instrument moves to the top ring of the Ring Controller. 1 Use e to select the input instrument 2 The instrument color shown on the ring moves To use KEY layout for input, press E to change the mode. After finishing, switch to a different instrument Step input Bar 2 Tap pads to input the sound at those points. Bar 2 Bar 2 Bar 2 Bar 2 Bar 1 Bar 1 Bar 1 Bar 1 Bar 2 Bar 2 Bar 2 Bar 2 Instrument Bar 1 Bar 1 Bar 1 Bar 1 Bar 2 Instrument Bar 1 Bar 1 35 Operation procedure (continued) Preparations ■Select sounds Select a set of sounds (KIT) according to genre or use and assign them to all the instruments. (→ P. 25) ■Enter the mode 1. Press W. ■Select a pattern Select a pattern to use for input. 1. Use u to select a pattern. The name of the selected patter n appears on the display. 36 Pattern step input Input a pattern 2. ■Select an instrument CONTROLLER To clear an input step, tap the pad again. 1. Use e to select the instrument The step will be cleared and the LED will become unlit. to input. ■Play the pattern The instrument to be input appears in the middle of the display. 1. Press P. Playback starts and P lights. 2. Press P again to pause. Playback pauses and P blinks. The input instrument is shown by the top ring of the Ring Controller. CONTROLLER 3. Press S to stop playback. P becomes unlit when playback stops. ■Input a pattern 1. CONTROLLER Tap the pad for the step to be input. 30 29 32 31 1 2 3 4 5 2526 9 10 1 11 22 21 7 8 2324 6 27 28 The LED for the tapped pad will light in the instrument color. STE P→ 2 13 15 14 16 92 0 81 171 HINT You can set the pads to be velocity sensitive and respond to how hard they are tapped. (→ P. 104) 37 Pattern step input (continued) Changing the pitch Changing note lengths In KEY layout, you can change the pitches of notes input. You can change input note lengths. 1. 1. Turn e when KEY layout is CONTROLLER Press and hold the pad for the step to be input. active. The pressed pad will blink. This changes the pitch. Blinking 2. CONTROLLER Tap the pad where you want the note to stop playing. This changes the note length. Dimly lit HINT The steps included in the length of the changed note light dimly. NOTE The note length cannot be changed if the LOOP item is × in the oscillator list (→ P. 117). 38 Pattern step input (continued) Key repeat By using key repeat, you can quickly input a step repeatedly. 1. Press and hold H. The key repeat settings are shown on the display. 2. Turn e to change the key repeat speed. Set as a fraction of a musical measure. The interval can be set to 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2. 3. CONTROLLER Tap a pad while pressing H. Steps will be input repeatedly around the ring starting with the tapped pad. 39 Clearing patterns Completely clearing an instrument 3. Press E. 1. Use e to select the instrument 4. Use e to select Yes, and press A confirmation message appears. to clear. CONTROLLER E. This clears all programmed steps for the selected instrument. Use U to show the instrument you want to clear on the top ring of the Ring Controller. 2. Press C. This opens the CLEAR screen. Press C again to cancel. HINT •You can also turn e on the CLEAR screen to select the instrument to clear. Select "All Instruments" to clear the entire sequence. •In KEY layout, notes will be cleared. Select "All Notes" to clear the entire KEY layout sequence. 40 Other pattern settings Set the tempo Set a suitable tempo. (→ P. 25) 41 Pattern management Motion sequences 4. Use effect keys and change You can change the sound quality and effect parameter settings of each instrument while playing back a created pattern and record these changes in real time. These recorded changes will be saved as a part of the pattern and re-created during playback. parameters, for example. These changes will be recorded as a motion sequence. Effect settings (→ P. 89) Parameter settings (→ P. 90) HINT If you manually change parameters during pattern playback, parameters recorded in a motion sequence will be ignored. HINT •Recording starts from the moment that a parameter is operated and stops after completing one complete loop from that point. •If a parameter that has already been recorded is recorded again, the new data will overwrite the old. Recording motion sequences 1. Select the pattern for which you 5. Press R or S when done want to record a motion sequence. recording. HINT Parameter type changes are not recorded. 2. Press and hold R. R blinks, showing that standby has started. 3. Press P. P lights and pattern playback starts after the precount. 42 Motion sequences (continued) Erasing motion sequences 1. Select the pattern for which you want to erase the motion sequence. 2. Press M . 3. Use e to select PATTERN SETTING and E to confirm it. 4. Use e to select Erase Motion and E to confirm it. 5. Use e to select the parameter to erase, and press E. This opens a confirmation screen. 6. Use e to select Yes, and press E. This clears the selected parameter. 43 Pattern list management ■Copying patterns (Copy) Use the pattern list to load, copy and clear individual patterns, for example. • Press E. Pattern management This opens a screen for selecting the copy destination pattern. • Use e to select the copy destination 1. Press M . pattern, and press E. This opens a confirmation screen. 2. Use e to select PATTERN LIST, • Use e to select Yes, and press E. and press E. This copies the contents of the pattern selected previously over the destination pattern that was just selected. 3. Use e to select a pattern for ■Erasing patterns (Erase) management, and press E. • Press E. This opens the pattern menu. This opens a confirmation screen. • Use e to select Yes, and press E. Patterns selected from the list can be erased. ■Changing pattern names (Rename) • Press E. 4. Use e to select menu items and This opens the character input screen. • After editing the pattern name, select Enter, E to confirm them. and press E. Press M to move up one level in the menu. This changes the pattern name. ■Load patterns (Select) HINT Character input screen use (→ P. 20) • Press E. Load the selected pattern from the pattern list. HINT If a pattern is in the middle of playing back, the pattern will change after the current measure. 44 SONG mode SONG mode overview In SONG mode, you can combine multiple patterns that you have created into one complete song. Playback order → Song … Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C … From all the patterns, a range of 96 patterns is assigned to the pads (32 each on top side and bottom rings). You can press u to change the assigned range in ring units. Playing a pad starts playback of its assigned pattern. Pattern 1 2 … 31 32 33 34 … 63 64 65 66 … 95 96 97 98 … Top ring: Patterns 1–32 Side ring: Patterns 33–64 Bottom ring: Patterns 65–96 After completing preparation, start real-time input and tap pads to play their patterns. 31 Pattern 1 Song Real-time input 45 32 1 2 Patterns 3 … SONG mode overview (continued) Screen overview Song sequence name Song sequence number Pattern number and pattern name during playback Sequencer status ▶:Playing during input ▶:Playing :Paused □:Stopped Bar number Beat number Tempo Input pad ① pattern name Input pad ② pattern name ③ ② ① Use e to Input pad ③ pattern name change the range shown on the display 1 2 3 Parameter names and setting values 46 Operation procedure Enter SONG mode Press Y to enter SONG mode. Select a song Press M to open the song sequence list, and use e and E to select a song Select a pattern to play Tap a pad or use e to change the selected pattern and select the pattern to play. Press R to start real-time input. Start input Create a song Tap pads for patterns to play them and add them to the song in real time. Song Song Song Realtime Realtimerecording recording Realtime recording Realtime recording Song Press S to end song input. End input 47 Operation procedure (continued) Preparations ■Enter the mode 1. Press Y. ■Select a song Select a song to input. 1. Press M . 2. Use e to select SONG SEQUENCE LIST, and press E. This opens the song list. 3. Use e to select a song, and press E. This opens the song menu. 4. Use e to select Select, and press E. This loads a song. 48 Song creation Selecting patterns Real-time input 1. Use u to show the range that 1. Press R. This starts the count. includes the patterns to record on the Ring Controller. 2. From all the patterns, a range of 96 patterns is assigned to the pads. Press u to shift pattern assignments one ring at a time. Tap a pad to select a pattern to record. The tapped pad will light according to the pattern animation type setting (→ P. 86). HINT Top ring: patterns 1–32 •If no animation has been set, the tapped pad will light white. •If even a single animation has been set, the tapped pad will show the animation, and it will light with the pattern color. Side ring: patterns 33–64 Bottom ring: patterns 65–96 Top ring: patterns 33–64 •What happens after a pattern completes playing depends on the 1 pattern playback method setting (→ P. 53). Side ring: patterns 65–96 Bottom ring: patterns 97–128 2. Use e to select a pattern. CONTROLLER CONTROLLER 3. Use U to select CONTROLLER Play other pads to record their patterns. a pattern to use. HINT The name of the selected patter n appears on the display. •The timing of pattern changes depends on the pattern quantize and pattern playback method settings (→ P. 53). •The maximum number of measures in a song is 999. Song creation will stop when this number is reached. HINT •By tapping the Ring Controller pads, you can select patterns and listen to them at the same time. •Press D when a pattern is selected to open the setting screen for that pattern. (→ P. 86) 4. Press S when done recording. This ends song creation. 49 Song creation (continued) Playing back songs Clearing all patterns 1. Press P. 1. Press C. This starts song playback. Pads will light during playback according to the pattern animation type setting (→ P. 86). A confirmation message appears on the display and C lights. 2. Use e to select Yes. HINT This clears all the patterns. •If no animation has been set, pads will light white during playback. •If even a single animation has been set, the pads will show the animation during playback, but they will light with the pattern color. 2. Press P to pause. P will blink. Press P again to resume playback. 3. Press S to stop playback. Playback stops, and the playback position returns to the beginning. 50 Managing the song sequence list Managing the song sequence list ■Erasing songs (Erase) • Press E. This opens a confirmation screen. 1. Press M . • Use e to select Yes, and press E. This erases the selected song. 2. Use e to select SONG ■Copying songs (Copy) SEQUENCE LIST, and press E. • Press E. This opens the song sequence list. This opens a screen for selecting the copy destination song. • Use e to select the copy destination song, and press E. This opens a confirmation screen. • Use e to select Yes, and press E. 3. Use e to select a song to This copies the contents of the song selected previously over the destination song that was just selected. manage, and press E. This opens the song menu. ■Changing song names (Rename) • Press E. This opens the character input screen. • After inputting the song name, select Enter, and press E. This changes the song name. 4. Use e to select menu items and HINT E to confirm them. Character input screen use (→ P. 20) Press M to move up one level in the menu. 51 Song settings Setting tempo synchronization Setting the time signature Set whether each pattern uses its own tempo setting or all patterns use the same tempo when playing a song. Set the time signature used when a song is playing back. 1. Press M . 1. Press M . 2. Use e to select SONG SETTING, 2. Use e to select SONG SETTING, and press E. and press E. This opens the song setting screen. This opens the song setting screen. 3. Use e to select Time Signature, and press E. This opens the Time Signature setting screen. 3. Use e to select Tempo, and 4. Use e to select a time signature, press E. and press E. This opens the Tempo setting screen. This can be set to a value between 1/4 and 8/4. 4. Use e to select the synchronization type, and press E. Mixing Song: Use the same tempo for everything. Pattern: Use each pattern's tempo. 1. Press m. This opens the Mixer Screen. You can set send effects and levels for audio input through the INPUT jacks. HINT Mixer (→ P. 92) 52 Song settings (continued) Making pattern settings ■Setting pattern quantization ■Setting the pattern playback 1. Select a pattern. You can set what happens after a pattern plays back. 2. Use 3 to change the method 1. Select a pattern. quantization. HINT Quantization is applied in the following situations. 2. Use 1 to change the playback •When the pattern is switched (the quantization of the latter pattern is used) •Toggle is stopped method. One Shot: The pattern plays once and stops. Trigger: The same pattern will loop continuously until you select the next pattern or press the STOP key. Toggle: Tapping the pad alternately starts and stops pattern playback. When a pattern is stopped, silence will continue to be recorded. ■Setting pattern pad colors Set on the EDIT screen. (→ P. 86) ■ Setting the LED animation type. Set on the EDIT screen. (→ P. 86) ■Setting the LED animation timing ■Setting pattern levels Set on the EDIT screen. (→ P. 86) 1. Select a pattern. 2. Use 2 to change the value. 53 Capturing (recording) Capture overview The A can capture (record) audio it is playing back and audio input through its INPUT jacks in every mode. The contents of WAV files saved on an SD card can also be added as captured materials. You can use captured audio in LOOPER mode. Capture external input Capture output audio Add audio files Patterns, songs, looper sequences HINT Up to 96 captured recordings can be added. NOTE Captured audio data is saved on the SD card. Be aware that you will not be able to use the captured recordings if you remove the SD card or replace it with a different SD card. Screen overview Stereo/mono Capture time Capture time guidelines (shown when auto stop active) 54 Operation procedure Select the capture mode Select the mode according to the material that will be captured. • To capture patterns and songs, with or without external input, use Audio Input + Internal Sound. • To capture only external input, use Audio Input. Play the material to capture Play a pattern or song, for example, that you want to use as a captured recording. You can also capture audio sources input through the INPUT jacks, and load audio files saved External input on SD cards. External input External input Audio files Audio files Audio files Play patterns, songs, etc. Play patterns, Playetc. patterns, songs, songs, etc. External input Start capturing Audio files Press c to start capturing. Play patterns, songs, etc. Press c again to stop capturing. Stop capturing On the setting screen that appears after capturing stops, you can set the range used by the looper, for example. Save Press M to save the captured audio. Set the name and number of the captured audio on the screen that appears. 55 Capturing audio Select the capture mode Capturing internal sound sources Select the type of audio to capture. 1. Press M . HINT Audio Input + Internal Sound mode must be selected to capture internal sound sources. 2. Use e to select CAPTURE, 1. Play a pattern or song, for exam- and press E. ple, that you want to capture. 3. Use e to select Mode, HINT By inputting audio through the INPUT jacks at the same time, you can capture a mixed recording of both sound sources. and press E. Audio Input + Internal Sound mode: Capture internal sound sources, including patterns and songs. You can also capture a mix of these sounds with sounds input through the INPUT jacks. Quantization settings can be used with this mode. Audio Input mode: Capture only sound input through the INPUT jacks. A click sound is played that can help when capturing a performance using an external audio source. Precount and guide click sound settings can be used with this mode. 2. Press c. The capture screen opens, and capturing starts. HINT •Up to six minutes can be captured at one time. •If a quantize value is set, the timing of pressing c will be automatically adjusted. (→ P. 61) •Turning effects ON/OFF and changing their parameters will be recorded while capturing. 3. After the audio has been captured, press c. You can adjust the captured recording and save it on the Capture Setting screen that opens. (→ P. 57) 56 Capturing audio (continued) Capturing external input Adjusting and saving captured audio HINT 1. When capturing audio ends, the Select Audio Input mode when you want to capture only the external input without mixing it with patterns and songs. capture setting screen opens. 1. Connect the instrument or other The captured recording begins loop playback. audio device that you want to use to capture recordings to the Base Station INPUT jacks. Start point End point HINT If the external input is a mono audio source, check the external input Stereo/Mono setting. (→ P. 95) Start point time End point Reverse time playback setting HINT •Press P to pause and resume playback. •Press S to stop playback and reset the playback position to the beginning of the loop. •Press a pad on the Ring Controller to start playback from the corresponding point. The entire ring corresponds to the length between start and end points. •The playback position lights according to the position of the captured audio during playback. 2. Start playing the connected equipment, and press c. The capture screen opens, and capturing starts. 2. Use 1, 2 and 3 to edit the HINT •Setting a precount can make start timing easier. (→ P. 61) •Setting a guide click can make it easier to play in time. (→ P. 62) captured audio. 1 Start point: Change the starting point of the captured audio. 2 End point: Change the ending point 3. After the audio has been captured, of the captured audio. 3 Reverse playback: Change the play- press c. back direction of the captured audio. Changing these settings will immediately affect the playback sound. You can adjust the captured recording and save it on the Capture Setting screen that opens. 57 Capturing audio (continued) 3. Use u to change the page. Looper playback mode Pitch 8. Use e to select the number Quantize where the captured recording will be saved. 4. Use 1 to set the looper playback mode. 9. Press E. One Shot: The captured recording plays once and stops. Toggle: Tapping the pad alternately starts and stops playback of the captured audio. Gate: The captured audio plays back in a loop while the pad is being pressed. Playback stops when it is released. The capture name editing screen opens. HINT •Character input screen use (→ P. 20) •Only uppercase English letters, numbers and "_" can be used. 10. After editing the name of the 5. Use 2 and 3 to make other captured audio, select Enter, and settings. press E. tured audio. The captured recording will be saved to the selected list number. 2 Pitch: Change the pitch of the cap3 Quantize: Set the timing of switching HINT when using the looper as a note length (bar division). This can be set to OFF, 1/32, 1/16Tri, 1/16, 1/8Tri, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1 or 2. Capturing can be canceled while in progress by pressing any MODE button or C. 6. Press T and use e to set the tempo of the captured audio. 7. Press M . This opens the save screen. 58 Loading audio files Adding WAV files to the capture list WAV files saved on an SD card can be added as captured recordings. 1. Save WAV files to be added in the 6. Use e to select the number “Capture” folder in the "AR-96" where the captured recording will folder of the SD card. be saved, and press E. HINT Files that meet the following conditions can be added as captured audio. 7. Use e to select Register, •WAV format files that contain 44.1kHz/16-bit PCM audio •Playback time is 6 minutes or less •File name is no more than 8 total English letters and numbers If the WAV file contains Logic format tempo information, that information can be read. and press E. This opens the list of files on the SD card. 2. Load the SD card into the Base 8. Use e to select the file to add, Station, and turn the power ON. and press E. 3. Press M . After the selected audio file has been assigned to the capture number, the Capture Setting screen opens. (→ P. 57) 4. Use e to select CAPTURE, HINT and press E. The captured audio will have the same name as the original file. However, the name will appear abbreviated if the original name contained characters other than English letters and numbers or exceeded 8 characters in length. 5. Use e to select Capture List, and press E. The Capture List opens. 9. Adjust the captured audio, and press M . 59 Making capture settings Setting the auto stop function Switching between stereo and mono You can set capture to automatically stop a set time after starting. Captured audio can be saved as stereo or mono. 1. Press M . 1. Press M . 2. Use e to select CAPTURE, 2. Use e to select CAPTURE, and and press E. press E. 3. Use e to select Auto Stop, 3. Use e to select Stereo/Mono, and press E. and press E. 4. Use e to select the timing, 4. Use e to change the setting, and press E. and press E. Select Off or 1–32 quarter notes. Select Stereo or Mono. HINT If Auto Stop is set to any value other than OFF, the time display will show guides during capture. 60 Making capture settings (continued) Setting the quantization Precount setting When capturing a pattern that is playing back, the timing of button presses can be quantized. A precount can be played before capturing starts. HINT HINT Quantize can be used when Audio Input + Internal Sound mode is selected. •Precount can be used when Audio Input mode is selected. •This setting only applies to capturing. 1. Press M . 1. Press M . 2. Use e to select CAPTURE, 2. Use e to select CAPTURE, and press E. and press E. 3. Use e to select Quantize, 3. Use e to select Precount, and press E. and press E. 4. Use e to select the quantization 4. Use e to select the count, value, and press E. and press E. Set the input adjustment timing as a fraction of a musical measure (note value). This can be set to OFF, 1/32, 1/16Tri, 1/16, 1/8Tri, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 or 1. Select Off, 1–8 or Special. 61 Making capture settings (continued) Setting the guide click A guide click sound can be played while capturing. HINT The Guide Click can be used when Audio Input mode is selected. 1. Press M . 2. Use e to select CAPTURE, and press E. 3. Use e to select Guide Click, and press E. 4. Use e to select the click interval, and press E. The interval can be set to 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16. 62 Managing captured recordings (Capture List) Using the capture list to manage captured recordings ■Removing files from the Capture List (Unregister) • Press E. 1. Press M . This opens a confirmation screen. • Use e to select Yes, and press E. 2. Use e to select CAPTURE, The selected captured recording is removed from the Capture List. and press E. HINT Even if captured recordings are removed from the Capture List, their audio files are not deleted from the SD card. 3. Use e to select Capture List, and press E. ■Copying captured recordings The capture list screen opens. (Copy) 4. Use e to select the captured • Press E. recording to work with, and The capture copy destination screen opens. • Use e to select the capture copy destina- press E. tion, and press E. The capture menu opens. This opens a confirmation screen. • Use e to select Yes, and press E. 5. Use e to select menu items and The audio file assigned to the capture number selected earlier is copied to the destination number. E to confirm them. Press M to move up one menu level. ■Changing the names of captured recordings (Rename) • Press E to open the capture name input screen. • Input the captured recording name, and select Enter. This changes the captured recording name. HINT Character input screen use (→ P. 20) 63 LOOPER mode LOOPER mode overview In LOOPER mode, you can combine patterns and songs that have already been created, input from the INPUT jacks, WAV files and other captured audio into a single song as a looper sequence. Playback order → Looper sequence Capture 1 16 sounds maximum simultaneous playback (mono) Capture 1 Capture 2 Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 2 Capture 1 Capture 2 Capture 1 Capture 2 … … Capture 3 Each of the top, side and bottom rings of the Ring Controller can have 32 captured recordings assigned to it. Playing a pad starts playback of its assigned captured recording. Capture 1 2 … 31 32 33 34 … 63 64 65 66 … 95 96 Top ring: Captures 1–32 Side ring: Captures 33–64 Bottom ring: Captures 65–96 After completing preparation, start real-time input and tap pads to play their captured recordings. Up to 16 captured mono recordings can be played back at the same time. Capture 1 Looper sequence Capture 1 Capture 2 Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 2 Capture 3 54 53 … 31 32 … 95 96 … Real time input HINT See "Captured recordings" (→ P. 54) for how to create captured recordings. 64 1 Captures 2 3 … 65 66 67 … … 41 39 40 LOOPER mode overview (continued) Screen overview Looper sequence name Looper sequence number Sequencer status ▶:Playing during input ▶:Playing :Paused □:Stopped Bar number Beat number Tempo Input pad ① capture name Input pad ② capture name ③ ② ① Use e to Input pad ③ capture name change the range shown on the display 1 2 3 Parameter names and setting values 65 oper Looper quence sequence Operation procedure t Enter LOOPER mode Press Z to enter LOOPER mode. Select the looper sequence Press M to open the looper sequence list, and use e and E to select a loop sequence. Select captured audio for playback Tap a pad or use e to change the captured audio for playback. Start input Press R to start real-time input. Create a looper sequence Tap pads for captured recordings to play them and add them to the sequence in real time. Real-time recording recording Real-time Real-time recording Real-time recording Real-time recording Real-time recording Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 1 Looper Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 1 2 2 Looper 1 Capture Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture Capture 1 sequence Capture 2 2 CaptureCapture 1 Capture 1 CaptureCapture 1 Capture 1 Looper Capture 3 2 1 1 Capture 2 Looper Capture 1 sequence 1 1Capture Capture 1 1Capture Capture 1 Capture Capture Capture Capture Capture 3 Capture 2 Capture 2 sequence sequence Capture 2 2 Capture 2 2Capture 3 Capture Capture Capture 3 Capture 3 3 Capture End input Press S to end looper sequence input. 66 Operation procedure (continued) Preparations ■Enter the mode 1. Press Z. ■Selecting the looper sequence 1. Press M . 2. Use e to select LOOPER SEQUENCE LIST, and press E. The looper sequence list appears. 3. Use e to select a looper sequence, and press E. 4. Use e to select Select, and press E. This selects a looper sequence. 67 Creating looper sequences 3. Press R. Adding captured audio to a looper sequence This starts the precount. After the precount, looper sequence recording will start. 1. Use u to change the capture assignments on the Ring 4. Controller. Tap the pad that corresponds to the number you Press u to shift capture assignments one ring at a time. want to capture. The tapped pad will light according to the capture animation type setting (→ P. 88). Top ring: captures 1–32 HINT Side ring: captures 33–64 •If no animation has been set, the tapped pad will light white. •If even a single animation has been set, the tapped pad will show the animation, and it will light with the capture color. •Up to 16 captured mono recordings can be played back at the same time. •What happens after captured recording playback completes depends on the capture playback mode setting (→ P. 70). Bottom ring: captures 65–96 Top ring: captures 33–64 Side ring: captures 65–96 Bottom ring: captures 1–32 2. Use e to select the captured recording. CONTROLLER CONTROLLER 5. Use U to select CONTROLLER Play other pads to add their captured recordings. the captured audio to use. The name of the selected capture appears on the display. HINT The timing of when captured recordings start playback depends on the quantize setting (→ P. 70). HINT •By tapping the Ring Controller pads, you can select captured recordings and listen to them at the same time. •Press D when a capture is selected to open the setting screen for that capture. (→ P. 87) 6. Press S when done recording. This ends looper sequence recording. 68 Creating looper sequences (continued) Playing back looper sequences Clearing entire looper sequences 1. Press P. 1. Press C. This starts looper sequence playback. Pads will light during playback according to the pattern animation type setting (→ P. 88). A confirmation message appears on the display and C lights. HINT •If no animation has been set, pads will light white during playback. •If even a single animation has been set, pads will show the animation during playback, but they will light with the capture color. 2. Use e to select Yes, 2. Press P to pause. and press E. P will blink. All the contents added to the looper sequence will be cleared. Press P again to resume playback. 3. Press S to stop playback. Playback stops, and the playback position returns to the beginning. 69 Setting looper sequences Making capture settings Making additional capture settings ■Setting the capture playback Make additional capture settings on the EDIT screen. method You can set what happens after a captured recording plays back. ■Setting the capture level 1. Select a captured recording. Set on the EDIT screen. (→ P. 87) ■Setting the capture synchronization 2. Use 1 to change the playback Set on the EDIT screen. (→ P. 87) method. ■Setting the capture tempo One Shot: The captured recording plays once and stops. Toggle: Tapping the pad alternately starts and stops playback of the captured recording. Gate: The captured recording plays back in a loop while the pad is being pressed. Playback stops when it is released. Set on the EDIT screen. (→ P. 87) ■Setting the send effect Set on the EDIT screen. (→ P. 87) ■Setting the capture pad color Set on the EDIT screen. (→ P. 88) ■Setting the pitch of the captured ■ Setting the LED animation type. recording Set on the EDIT screen. (→ P. 88) 1. Select a captured recording. ■Setting the LED animation timing 2. Use 2 to change the pitch. ■Checking information about Set on the EDIT screen. (→ P. 88) captured recordings ■Setting capture quantization Check on the EDIT screen. (→ P. 88) 1. Select a captured recording. 2. Use 3 to change quantization. HINT Quantization is applied in these situations. •When playback of captured audio starts •When Gate or Toggle stops 70 Setting looper sequences (continued) Setting the time signature Mixing Set the time signature used when a looper sequence is playing back. 1. Press m. 1. Press M . This opens the Mixer Screen. You can set send effects and levels for audio input through the INPUT jacks. 2. Use e to select LOOPER SET- HINT Mixer (→ P. 92) TING, and press E. This opens the looper setting screen. 3. Use e to select Time Signature, and press E. This opens the Time Signature setting screen. 4. Use e to select a time signature, and press E. This can be set to a value between 1/4 and 8/4. 71 Managing looper sequences Managing looper sequences ■Erasing looper sequences (Erase) • Press E. 1. Press M . This opens a confirmation screen. • Use e to select Yes, and press E. 2. Use e to select LOOPER This erases the selected looper sequence. SEQUENCE LIST, and press E. ■Copying looper sequences (Copy) The looper sequence list appears. • Press E. This opens a screen for selecting the copy destination looper sequence. 3. Use e to select a looper • Use e to select the copy destination sequence to manage, and looper sequence, and press E. press E. This opens a confirmation screen. This opens the looper sequence menu. • Use e to select Yes, and press E. This copies the contents of the looper sequence selected previously over the destination looper sequence that was just selected. 4. Use e to select menu items and E to confirm them. Press M to move up one level in the menu. ■Changing looper sequence names (Rename) • Press E. This opens the character input screen. • After editing the looper sequence name, select Enter, and press E. This changes the looper sequence name. HINT Character input screen use (→ P. 20) 72 Kits (sound sets) KIT overview The KIT function allows you to manage sounds assigned to instruments as a single set. By changing the kit, you can easily use sounds that suit different musical genres and applications. Kits can include drum sets, percussion instruments, basses and synthesizers, for example. The A has preset kits that suit a variety of genres. Moreover, you can customize the contents of presets freely and create new kits from scratch. Screen overview KIT list KIT name KIT number 73 Using kits 3. After selecting the kit to use, press Selecting kits K. The sounds used in the selected pattern can be changed to a different kit. This changes the kit used by the pattern. 1. Press K. HINT To change the sound added to a kit, use the EDIT screen (sound editing) functions (→ P.77) This opens the Kit List. 2. Use e to select a kit. This changes the kit sounds. HINT Press P to hear the pattern with the kit just selected. 74 Managing kits Managing kits ■Erasing kits (Erase) 1. Press K. • Use e to select the kit to erase, This clears the contents of a kit. and press E. This opens the Kit List. This opens the kit functions menu. • Use e to select Erase, and press E. This opens a confirmation screen. • Use e to select Yes, and press E. This clears the contents of the kit, leaving it in an initialized state. 2. Use e to select a kit to manage, ■Changing kit names (Rename) and press E to confirm it. The names of kits can be changed. Press M to return to the Kit List. • Use e to select the kit to rename, and press E. ■Copying kits (copy) This opens the kit functions menu. • Use e to select Rename, and press E. This copies the contents of a kit to another kit. This opens the character input screen. • Use e to select the kit to copy, • After editing the name of the kit, select and press E. Enter, and press E. This opens the kit functions menu. This changes the kit name. HINT • Use e to select Copy, and press E. This opens the Kit List. Character input screen use (→ P. 20) • Use e to select the copy destination kit, and press E. This opens a confirmation screen. • Use e to select Yes, and press E. This copies the kit. 75 Managing kits (continued) 3. Use e to select Pad Split, Setting the pad split and press E. To make input easier when using it handheld, you can change the total number of instruments assigned to all the pads. This opens the Pad Split setting screen. NOTE 4. Use e to select the pad split This function can only used in INST mode. value, and press E. Instrument 2 Set the number of instruments assigned to all the pads. This can be set to 1, 2, 4, Instrument 1 8, 16 or 32. HINT When Pad Split is set to any value other than 32, you can use e to change the range of the instruments shown on the Ring Controller. Instrument Range set to 2 1. Press K. 2. Use e to select the kit to change, and press E. This opens the kit functions menu. 76 Editing (EDIT) Editing overview Use the EDIT screen to edit sounds. Edit sounds when STEP mode or INST mode is active. The EDIT screen has the following block structure. LFO 1 Oscillator Noise Insert Effect Filter Level/ Pan LFO 2 Send Effect Scale/Key/Range (KEY layout only) Ring Parameter Level EG EG Setting The EDIT screen has the following settings in SONG and LOOPER modes. SONG mode LED Setting LOOPER mode Level/ Sync Send Effect LED Setting Information Screen overview Instrument number Instrument name Page 1 Block icons Selected block Selected item name (use e to change) Page 2 1 2 3 Parameter names and setting values Page 3 PAD layout Page 3 KEY layout 77 Editing sounds Starting editing Common operations for each block 1. Use u to select a pattern, and e ■Changing setting items and parameters to select the instrument to edit, and press D. 1. Use u to select the block to This opens the EDIT screen. change. When editing in CONTROLLER This opens a block menu. INST mode, you can tap a pad to change the instrument being edited. 2. Use e to change the setting value and 1, 2 and 3 to Instrument numbers 28 27 29 30 31 32 1 2 3 26 25 5 change parameter values. 6 Press E to show the submenu (if there 7 is one). Use e to select and change its 8 24 23 22 21 20 4 9 19 18 17 16 15 14 setting values, and press E to confirm . 10 11 12 13 HINT See "EDIT menu parameter list" for block menu details. (→ P. 117) 78 Editing sounds (continued) Insert effect block settings LFO block settings You can use up to 4 insert effects at the same time. ■Changing the type and destination Yo u c a n c h a n g e t h e L F O t y p e a n d i t s destination. ■Selecting effect types 1. Open the block menu. 1. Open the block menu. 2. Use e to select the effect type. 2. Use 3 to change the LFO type. This sets the effect type. 3. Use e to select the destination. HINT See the "Effect list" appendix for details about insert effects. (→ P. 122) This sets the destination. NOTE ■Changing the stepper If 4 insert effects are already in use, it will not be possible to select an effect. In this case, a message will appear showing which instruments are using effects. You can turn off unneeded effects and try again. You can edit how modulation is applied as you like. This can only be used when Type is set to Stepper. 1. Open the block menu. 2. Use 3 to select Stepper, and press E. ■Changing the insert effect position 1. Open the block menu, and press E. 2. Use e to select Position, and press E. This opens the setting screen. 3. Use e to set the position, and press E. Select Before Filter or After Filter . 79 Editing sounds (continued) 3. Select STEPPER EDIT, ■Changing the pulse width You can change the pulse width as you like. This can only be used when Type is set to Pulse. and press E. This opens the Stepper Edit screen. 10% of cycle Modulation strength 90% Pulse cycle Pulse width = 10% Pulse width = 90% Step time axis 1. Open the block menu. 4. Use u to select the step to change. 2. Use 3 to select Pulse, and press E. 3. Use e to select Pulse Width, and press E. 5. Use e to change the step value. This sets the step value. 4. Use e to select the pulse width, and press E. This sets the pulse width. 80 Editing sounds (continued) Envelope generator block settings ■Setting the depth This sets the envelope depth. ■Changing the destination Full range You can change the destination of the envelope generator. Full range +100% 1. Open the block menu. +50% 1. Open the block menu, and press E. 2. Use e to select the destination. This sets the destination. 2. Use e to select Depth, and press E. 3. Use e to set the depth. This can be set from −100 to +100. 81 Editing sounds (continued) Ring parameter block settings Setting block settings ■Changing ring parameters ■Setting instrument colors 1. Open the block menu. 1. Open the block menu. 2. Use e to select the parameter to 2. Use 1 to change the color. Different parameter settings can be assigned to top, side and bottom rings of the Ring Controller, so they can be used for different tones. You can set the color used for an instrument by the display and the ring controller LED when in PAD layout. You can select from 32 colors. Select Auto to have the color set automatically. set. Select from Pan, Pitch, Level and Off. HINT •If both the oscillator and the noise generator are OFF, the instrument will have no color (unlit). •If the oscillator is OFF but the noise generator is ON, the color will be set to yellow-green. 3. Use 1, 2 and 3 to change these settings. To adjust the parameters, use 1 for the top ring, 2 for the side ring, and 3 for ■Setting the LED animation the bottom ring. You can set the LED animation used when pads are played. 1. Open the block menu. 2. Use 2 to select the animation to use. The animation can be set to Off, Moire, Firework, Cross, Circulation or Rainbow. 82 Editing sounds (continued) ■Mixer group settings The instruments can be added to three mixer groups. Lights spread in a gradation Off Lights spread left and right Firework Light travels clockwise Circulation HINT The following instrument assignments are set by default. Mixer group 1: kick drums Mixer group 2: drums other than kick drums Mixer group 3: other sounds Moire Side ring lights 1. Press D. Cross 2. Use u to select the Setting block. Rainbow lights spread clockwise 3. Use 3 to select a mixer group. Rainbow Select Off or 1–3. This assigns the instrument to the mixer group. HINT •Each mixer group can be identified by its color. 1: red 2: green 3: blue •You can also use the Group Mixer to assign instruments to groups by tapping pads. (→ P. 93). 83 Editing sounds (continued) ■Setting Mono/Poly ■Setting the glide This sets whether only a single sound (monophonic) or multiple sounds (polyphonic) are output when multiple pads are pressed at the same time when the Ring Controller is in KEY layout. This sets how gradually the instrument sound changes when the Ring Controller is in KEY layout. HINT This parameter only works when the output is also set to Mono. 1. Open the Setting block menu when 1. Open the Setting block menu when the Ring Controller is in KEY layout. the Ring Controller is in KEY layout. 2. Use 1 to select the output type. 2. Use 2 to set the glide value. Select Mono or Poly. This can be set from 0 to 100. 84 Editing sounds (continued) ■Changing MIDI channels ■Changing MIDI note numbers You can change the channel that receives MIDI messages sent from connected USB devices. You can set the note number range that corresponds to MIDI messages sent from connected USB devices. 1. Open the block menu, 1. Open the block menu, and press E. and press E. 2. Use e to select MIDI Mapping, 2. Use e to select MIDI Mapping, and press E. and press E. This opens the setting screen. This opens the setting screen. 3. Use e to select Channel, 3. Use e to select Note, and press E. and press E. This opens the setting screen. This opens the setting screen. 4. Use e to select the channel 4. Press E to select the START note received. number setting, and use e to This sets the channel received. set it. This sets the START note number. 5. Press E to select the END note number setting, and use e to set it. This sets the END note number. 85 SONG mode EDIT screen ■Setting the LED animation timing The following settings can be made with the SONG mode EDIT screen. 1. Select a pattern. LED Setting block 2. Press D. ■Setting pattern pad colors 1. Select a pattern. 3. Use 3 to change the animation 2. Press D. playback timing. Set the repetition timing as a fraction of a musical measure (note value). The interval can be set to 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1 or 2. 3. Use 1 to change the color. ■ Setting the LED animation type. 1. Select a pattern. 2. Press D. 3. Use 2 to change the animation type. The animation can be set to Off, Moire, Firework, Cross, Circulation or Rainbow. (→ P. 82) 86 LOOPER mode EDIT screen 4. Use 2 to change the synchroni- The following settings can be made with the LOOPER mode EDIT screen. zation setting. Level/Sync block On: Synchronize capture to tempo. Off: Do not synchronize capture to tempo. Play it at recorded speed. ■Setting the capture level 1. Select a captured recording. ■Setting the capture tempo Set the tempo of the captured recording. 2. Press D. 1. Select a captured recording. The EDIT screen for the selected capture opens. 2. Press D. 3. Use u to move to the Level/Sync The EDIT screen for the selected capture opens. block. 3. Use u to move to the Level/Sync 4. Use 1 to change the level. block. ■Setting the capture synchronization 4. Use 3 to change the tempo. Set whether the playback speed of the captured audio is synchronized with the looper sequence tempo. This can be set from 40.0 to 250.0. Send effect block NOTE To use the synchronization setting, the tempo must be set correctly for each capture. ■Setting send effect 1. Select a captured recording. 1. Select a captured recording. 2. Press D. 2. Press D. The EDIT screen for the selected capture opens. The EDIT screen for the selected capture opens. 3. Use u to move to the Level/Sync 3. Use u to move to the Send Effect block. block. 87 LOOPER mode EDIT screen (continued) 4. Use 1, 2 and 3 to set each ■Setting the LED animation timing 1. Select a captured recording. effect to Send or Off. LED Setting block 2. Press D. ■Setting the capture pad color 1. Select a captured recording. The EDIT screen for the selected capture opens. 2. Press D. 3. Use u to move to the LED Setting The EDIT screen for the selected capture opens. block. 4. Use 3 to change the animation 3. Use u to move to the LED Setting playback timing. block. Set the repetition timing as a fraction of a musical measure (note value). The interval can be set to 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1 or 2. 4. Use 1 to change the color. ■ Setting the LED animation type. Information block 1. Select a captured recording. ■Checking information about captured recordings 2. Press D. 1. Select a captured recording. The EDIT screen for the selected capture opens. 2. Press D. 3. Use u to move to the LED Setting The EDIT screen for the selected capture opens. block. 3. Use u to move to the Information 4. Use 2 to change the animation block. On this screen you can check the name, length and size of the file. type. The animation can be set to Off, Moire, Firework, Cross, Circulation or Rainbow. (→ P. 82) 88 Effects Effects overview Global filter, delay, reverb and master effects can be applied to the playback of patterns, songs and looper sequences. Screen overview Name of selected effect type 1 2 3 Parameter names and setting values Effect types MASTER FX You can select one of a variety of effects as the master effect that is applied to all output. The parameters that can be set depend on the type of effect. FILTER This enables the global filter. DELAY This enables the delay. HINT See the "Effect list" appendix for details about effect parameters. (→ P. 122) REVERB This enables the reverb. 89 Using effects Turning effects ON/OFF Changing effect types 1. During pattern, song and looper 1. During song playback, press w, x, y or z for sequence playback, press and hold w, x, y or z the effect type you want to change. The type of the selected effect appears on the display. for the effect you want to use. The effect is turned on only while the button is being pressed. CONTROLLER Press the button for the effect you want to use. When using the Ring Controller, just pressing it will hold the effect. 2. Use e to change the effect type. HINT •Multiple effects can be turned on at the same time In this case, information about the effect turned on last appears on the display. •When an effect is on, its Ring Controller effect button LED lights. Changing parameters 1. Press w, x, y or z for the effect you want to change. 2. To hold an effect, press w, The parameters of the selected effect appear on the display. x, y or z while pressing H. HINT When multiple effects are being held, press the button of the effect you want to change. The effect will stay on even after its button is released. HINT 2. Turn 1, 2 and 3 to change the Multiple effects can be held at the same time parameters you want. 3. To stop holding an effect, press its button (w, x, y or z) while pressing H. CONTROLLER Press the button for the effect you want to stop holding. 90 Other settings 4. Use e to select the Type for Controlling parameters with the Ring Controller parameter 1–3, and press E. You can use the Ring Controller's accelerometer to control up to 3 effect parameters. Parameters can be changed by waving, tilting and otherwise moving the Ring Controller. 5. Use e to select the effect type, and press E. X axis 6. Use e to select the Axis for Y axis parameter 1–3, and press E. Press E to turn the X or Y axis on or turn both off. NOTE HINT •This can be used when the Ring Controller grip area has been set. (→ P. 103) •The grip area determines the directions of the X and Y axes. •Do not hit the Ring Controller with excessive force. •The same effect parameter cannot be assigned to multiple Type settings. •Multiple Type settings can be set to the same axis. ■Using the Ring Controller to control ■Assigning parameters effects 1. Press M . 1. Remove the Ring Controller from the Base Station. 2. Use e to select PATTERN SET- 2. Set the Ring Controller grip area. TING (STEP or INST mode ) or LOOPER SETTING (LOOPER Setting the grip area (→ P. 103) mode), and press E. 3. To control the parameters of an 3. Use e to select Accelerometer, effect, press the key for that effect and press E. to turn it on and tilt the Ring This opens the setting screen. Controller. The effect parameters will change according to the angle and direction. 91 Mixer Mixer overview The audio from the external inputs can be adjusted. In INST and STEP modes, the levels of each instrument in the mix can also be adjusted. Screen overview Block icons Selected block 1 2 3 Parameter names and setting values Using the Ring Controller Mixer group display Instrument Muted/soloed instruments In KEY layout, tapping any pad has the same effect The pads on the rings correspond to 32 instruments. After selecting mute or solo on the display, you can turn muting or soloing ON/OFF by tapping the pads. In addition, group colors will light on the pads of each ring for grouped instruments. When mixing in KEY layout, you can tap any pad to conduct the same operation. Starting mixing HINT 1. Press m when the pattern to mix IN SONG and LOOPER modes, you can adjust send effects and levels for audio input through the INPUT jacks. is selected or playing back. This opens the MIXER screen. 92 Using the mixer Group mixer ■Adjusting mixer group volumes 1. Use u to select the Group Mixer You can group multiple instruments and adjust their levels together. block. ■Mixer group settings 2. Turn 1, 2, or 3 to adjust the 1. Use u to select the Group Mixer volume of that mixer group. block. 2. CONTROLLER This adjusts the volume of that mixer group. Tap the pad for an HINT The maximum volume values of the mixer group will be the volumes set for each instrument. instrument to change its mixer Group setting. HINT •Each mixer group can be identified by its color. 1: red 2: green 3: blue •Pads for instruments that are not assigned to a mixer group appear yellow. 93 Using the mixer (continued) Muting Soloing You can mute just the selected instrument. You can solo the playback of just the selected instrument. 1. Use u to select the PAD Mute 1. Use u to select the PAD Solo block. 2. CONTROLLER block. Tap the pad for the 2. instrument to be muted. Only the instrument for the tapped pad will be played back. In KEY layout, you can tap any pad to solo the instrument. HINT Muted instruments appear as follows. HINT Soloed instruments appear as follows. •PAD layout: top, side and bottom rings unlit •KEY layout: top and bottom inner rings lit yellow CONTROLLER Tap the pad for the instrument to be soloed. The instrument for the tapped pad will be muted. In KEY layout, you can tap any pad to mute the instrument. 3. CONTROLLER •PAD layout: top, side and bottom rings lit •KEY layout: top and bottom inner rings lit blue To end muting, tap 3. the muted pad again. CONTROLLER To end soloing, tap the soloed pad again. The instrument for the tapped pad will be unmuted. The LED for the tapped pad will become unlit, and that instrument will be soloed. HINT If instruments are grouped, you can mute all the instruments in a group at the same time. HINT If instruments are grouped, you can solo all the instruments in a group at the same time. 94 Using the mixer (continued) Using INPUT send effects Setting the external input to stereo or mono 1. Use u to select the Send Effect Make the following settings if an audio source with mono output is connected to the external input. (Input) block. 1. Connect a mono cable to the left 2. Use 1 and 2 to set each effect INPUT jack. send to Send or Off. Adjusting external input 2. Press m. 1. Use u to select the Audio Input 3. Use u to select the Audio Input block. block. 2. Use 1 to adjust the INPUT Level. 4. Use 2 to select the type of external input. Stereo: Receive the left and right channel inputs as a stereo audio signal Mono (Lch): Receive the left channel input as a mono audio signal 95 System settings Changing various settings ■Setting the clock mode Settings related to unit operation and other features can be made. (Clock Mode) Set whether the internal clock or an external clock is used when connected to other MIDI devices by USB. 1. Press M . • Use e to select the clock mode. 2. Use e to select SETTING, Select Internal or External USB. and press E. NOTE When External USB is selected, songs and looper sequences cannot be recorded. This opens the setting screen. 3. Use e to select menu items and ■Setting the display brightness E to confirm them. (LCD Backlight) Press M to move up one level in the menu. • Use e to set the brightness of the Base Station display. Select Low, Mid or High. ■Setting the quantization (Quantize) ■ Show the software versions • Use e to select the quantization value. (Software Version) Set the input adjustment timing as a fraction of a musical measure. This can be set to OFF, 1/32, 1/16Tri, 1/16, 1/8Tri, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 or 1. • Use E to show the software versions. HINT This affects motion sequences and real-time input in INST mode, for example. ■Setting inner ring display (Inner Ring LED) • Use e to select what the inner ring of the Ring Controller shows. Select Instruments (instrument display) or Guideline (guideline display). 96 Changing various settings (continued) ■Restoring default settings (Factory Reset) • Press E to restore the A Base Station to its default settings. A confirmation message appears on the display, and then the settings are restored to their factory defaults. NOTE Restoring settings to their defaults will erase everything you have created including patterns and songs. Save them to an SD card in advance if you do not want to lose them. Backing up data (→ P. 98) 97 Backing up data Data utilities ■Loading data (Load) You can back up the data for patterns, songs, captured audio, looper sequences and kits that you created to an SD card all at once. When restoring data, you can load all the data at once or choose only some data to load. • Press E to open the backup data list screen. • Use e to select data in the list, and press E to open the load selection screen. All: Load all data Kit List: Load all kit data Pattern List & Song List: Load all pattern and song data Capture List & Looper List: Load all capture and looper data 1. Press M . 2. Use e to select DATA UTILITY, • Use e to select data to load, and press E. and press E. This opens the DATA UTILITY screen. This opens a confirmation screen. 3. Use e to select menu items and • Use e to select Yes, and press E. The data will be loaded from the SD card. E to confirm them. NOTE Press M to move up one level in the menu. When you load data, the contents on the A are overwritten. ■Erasing all data (Erase List) ■Backing up data (Backup) You can erase all the data for patterns, songs, captured audio, looper sequences and kits. • Press E to open the data name input screen. • Press E to open the selection screen for • Input the data name, and select Enter. data to be erased. This backs up to the data. All: Erase all data Kit List: Erase all Kit List data Song List: Erase all Song List data Looper List: Erase all Looper List data Pattern List & Song List: Erase all Pattern List and Song Sequence List data Capture List & Looper List: Erase all Capture List and Looper List data NOTE WAV format audio files used for captured recordings are not backed up. HINT •The default backup file name is "DATAxxxx. ARD" ("xxxx" is a 4-digit number). •Character input screen use (→ P. 20) • Use e to select the data to erase, and press E. This opens a confirmation screen. • Use e to select Yes, and press E. This erases all the data. 98 SD card management Checking SD card open space Formatting SD cards 1. Press M . 1. Press M . 2. Use e to select SD CARD, 2. Use e to select SD CARD, 3. Use e to select SD Card 3. Use e to select Format, and press E. and press E. Remain, and press E. and press E. This shows the amounts of space used and open on the SD card. A confirmation message appears. 4. Use e to select Yes, and press E. This formats the SD card. NOTE •Before using SD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted on a computer, they must be formatted by the A. •Be aware that all data previously saved on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted. 99 SD card management (continued) Testing SD card performance ■Full testing 1. Press M . You can test whether an SD card can be used with the A . A basic test can be done quickly, while a full test examines the entire SD card. 2. Use e to select SD CARD, and press E. ■Quick testing 1. Press M . 3. Use e to select Performance Test, and press E. 2. Use e to select SD CARD, and press E. 4. Use e to select Full Test, and press E. 3. Use e to select Performance The amount of time required and a confirmation message appears. Test, and press E. 5. Use e to select Yes, 4. Use e to select Quick Test, and press E. and press E. This will start the full SD card test. This will start the quick SD card test. 6. The test completes. 5. The test completes. The result of the evaluation will be shown. The result of the evaluation will be shown. NOTE Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur. This information is just to provide guidance. 100 SD card management (continued) SD card folder structure AR-96_SD AR-96 Capture PCM file CPTR0001.WAV PCM audio files for capture CPTR0002.WAV … User data files Data DATA0001.ARD DATA0002.ARD … 101 Ring Controller settings Ring Controller and Base Station connection and disconnection ■Disconnecting The Ring Controller and Base Station connect through wireless communication using Bluetooth LE. Making setting connections is necessary when, for example, connecting a Ring Controller and Base Station that were not originally in the same set. 2. Use e to select CONTROLLER, 1. Press M . and press E. 3. Use e to select Device List, and press E. ■Connecting The list of Ring Controllers will appear. A white square will appear next to the connected Ring Controller. 1. Press M . 2. Use e to select CONTROLLER, and press E. 3. Use e to select Device List, and 4. Use e to select a connected press E. Ring Controller, and press E. A list of Ring Controllers that can be connected will appear. The Ring Controller will be disconnected and all its lights will flash red. HINT The number of bars in the icon shows the strength of the connection. 4. Use e to select the Ring Con- troller to connect, and press E. The selected Ring Controller will be connected and all its lights will flash blue. 102 Ring Controller settings (continued) Setting the grip area 1. CONTROLLER ■Disabling the grip area setting 1. Press g. CONTROLLER Press g. All the Ring Controller LEDs will light blue. All the Ring Controller LEDs will light blue. 2. CONTROLLER 2. Place the Ring Controller on the Grasp the area to Base Station. set as the grip area. The pads in the grasped range blink white. The pads at the same positions on the top and bottom rings are also affected. 3. CONTROLLER Press g. This disables the grip area setting, making all pads usable again. HINT If automatic grip cancellation (→ P. 104) is ON, the grip area will automatically be canceled when the Ring Controller is placed on the Base Station. HINT If a grip is not detected for 30 seconds, detection will automatically cancel. 3. CONTROLLER Press g. The LED lighting of the Ring Controller returns to its previous state, except the LEDs in the grip area become unlit showing that they will not respond to use. HINT When the grip area is set, the g LED will light. 103 Ring Controller settings (continued) Ring Controller function settings ■Velocity (For AR-96 > Velocity Curve) This sets the pad sensitivity. In this section, we explain setting items that can be used when connected to the Base Station. • Use e to set the pad sensitivity. Low: Low sensitivity HINT (playing strength affects velocity little) Mid: Standard High: High sensitivity (playing strength greatly affects velocity) Max: Velocity is always maximum regardless of playing strength Using the Ring Controller for MIDI control (→ P. 108) 1. Press M . 2. Use e to select CONTROLLER, ■Aftertouch and press E. (For AR-96 > After Touch) You can turn aftertouch ON or OFF. 3. Use e to select Setting, • Use e to set the aftertouch. and press E. Select Off or On. This opens the Ring Controller Setting screen. ■Aftertouch threshold (For AR-96 > After Touch Threshold) 4. Use e to select menu items and Set how easily aftertouch is activated. • Use e to set the aftertouch threshold. E to confirm them. Low: Aftertouch activates easily Mid: Standard High: Aftertouch does not activate easily Press M to move up one level in the menu. ■Accelerometer sensitivity ■Setting the LED brightness (For AR-96 > Accelerometer Sensitivity) (LED Brightness) This sets the accelerometer sensitivity. • Use e to select LED brightness. • Use e to set the accelerometer sensitivity. Select Low or High. Low: Low sensitivity (less response to incline changes) Mid: Standard High: High sensitivity (responds even to slight incline changes) ■Automatic grip cancellation (Auto Grip Off) You can turn automatic grip cancellation ON or OFF. • Use e to set automatic grip cancellation. Select Off or On. 104 Ring Controller settings (continued) ■Setting functions with the Ring HINT •BLE mode: To use the Ring Controller for MIDI control, select Mac/iOS. •BLE mode cannot be activated while connected to the Base Station. Turn the Base Station power OFF or disconnect from it (→ P. 102). Controller You can also use the Ring Controller pads to set its functions. • CONTROLLER Press s. The Ring Controller enters setting mode and the pads function as setting keys. Automatic grip cancellation AR-96 Mac/iOS ON OFF Accelerometer sensitivity BLE mode HIGH MID LOW HIGH Aftertouch threshold MID LOW LOW HIGH ON OFF LOW MID HIGH MAX Velocity Aftertouch 105 LED brightness Ring Controller settings (continued) 4. Disconnect the cable connector Changing the Ring Controller battery that connects the battery and the Change the battery if it begins to run out of power quickly or cannot be charged. battery holder. NOTE Always use a ZOOM BT-04 rechargeable battery. ■Removing the battery 1. Remove the cap from the back of the Ring. 5. Remove the battery from the The cap Is below the z. battery holder. Ring Controller bottom ■Installing a battery 1. Put the battery into the holder. 2. Connect the battery and battery 2. Remove the screw under the cap. holder with the cable. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screw. − (Black) + (Red) 3. Pull the battery holder out. 3. Install the battery holder in the Ring Controller. 4. Tighten the screw and replace the cap. 106 Updating the firmware Updating the Ring Controller The product firmware can be updated to the latest version. An update file for the latest version can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www. zoom.co.jp). If you connect a Ring Controller that is using old firmware to a Base Station, an update alert will appear on its display. If this occurs, follow the procedures below to update the Ring Controller. Updating the Base Station 1. Copy the file for updating to the root 1. directory on an SD card. CONTROLLER While pressing and holding P, press p. The Ring Controller will start in update mode, and an update screen will appear on the Base Station. 2. Insert the SD card into the card slot. Then, while pressing M, NOTE Confirm that the pad next to p is lit blue. If it lights purple, connect the Ring Controller and the Base Station. (→ P. 102) press and hold p. This opens an update confirmation screen. 2. Use e to select Yes, and press E. The update progress screen opens on the Base Station. 3. 3. Use e to select Yes, and press E. CONTROLLER After the update completes, press and hold p NOTE to turn the power off. Do not turn the power off or remove the SD card during the update. Doing so could cause the A to become unstartable. NOTE Confirm the update result with the color of the pad next to p. · Update completed successfully: Green · Update failed: Red If the update failed, try again from step 1. 4. After the update completes, press and hold p to turn the power off. 107 MIDI controller Using the Ring Controller for MIDI control The A Ring Controller can be connected independently to a Mac/iOS device and used as a MIDI controller. MIDI controller settings MIDI channel CH1 Automatic grip cancellation HIGH LOW HIGH LOW OFF CHANNEL POLY CH6 DRUM CH7 FADER CH8 PGM CH9 CH10 CH11 Velocity ON Aftertouch output only NOTE LED brightness Not selectable when SESSION or FADER MID Aftertouch threshold SESSION CH5 BLE mode Layout Accelerometer selection sensitivity Y MID X CH3 AR-96 Mac/iOS CH4 ON OFF X/Y parameters On/Off CH2 CH12 CH13 OFF Aftertouch CH14 CH16 ■BLE mode CH15 ■MIDI channels Select the device to be connected to the Ring Controller. AR-96: This is the normal mode. It connects to an A Base Station. (→ P. 102) Mac/iOS: This allows you to connect the Ring Controller directly to a Mac or iOS device and use it as a MIDI controller. Set the combination of MIDI channels for the Ring Controller to use. CH 1–11 (12–16 are fixed for session layout) ■X/Y parameter On/Off Set whether or not the accelerometer values of the X and Y axes are output. ■Layout selection ■Aftertouch Set the MIDI message layout of the Ring Controller. For details about each layout, see "MIDI controller layouts" (→ P. 110). 108 Set the aftertouch type. OFF: No aftertouch POLY: When multiple pads are pressed simultaneously, they are each treated independently CHANNEL: The same value is output for the entire MIDI channel Using the Ring Controller for MIDI control (continued) 2. Select Window in the menu bar, ■Aftertouch only output Only aftertouch MIDI messages are output. and then Show MIDI Window. This opens the MIDI Studio window. HINT •These settings can also be made by pressing M on the Base Station and using the CON- 3. Double-click the Bluetooth icon. TROLLER>Setting>For Mac/iOS item. •For velocity and other setting items in common with the A, refer to "Ring Controller settings" (→ P. 102). This opens the Bluetooth Configuration screen. 4. Click "Connect" for the Ring Connecting with Mac/iOS devices Controller shown in the list. When connection succeeds, all of the LEDs will blink blue on the Ring Controller. Using Bluetooth LE, you can connect the Ring Controller directly to a Mac or iOS device, and use it as a MIDI controller. NOTE If connection fails, open the System Preferences and click the × next to the Ring Controller in the list of Bluetooth devices before trying again. NOTE To use this function, turn the Base Station power OFF or disconnect from it (→ P. 102). ■Switching the Ring Controller mode 1. CONTROLLER ■Connecting with iOS devices 1. Launch an app that supports MIDI Press s. This puts the Ring Controller into setup mode. 2. CONTROLLER over BLE on the iOS device. 2. On the app Settings screen, con- Tap the pad for Mac/iOS BLE mode. duct Bluetooth connection. This puts the Ring Controller into Mac/ iOS mode. When connection succeeds, all of the LEDs will blink blue on the Ring Controller. ■Connecting with a Mac HINT 1. Open the Audio MIDI Setup appli- For app setting procedures, see the manual for that app. cation on the Mac 109 MIDI controller layouts Selecting layouts When using the Ring Controller for MIDI control, you can select from five types of pad layouts. 1. Layout types CONTROLLER Press s. This puts the Ring Controller into setup mode. ■SESSION layout This layout is designed for use with the Session View of Ableton Live. You can use it to play clips and scenes and use it to control volume, panning and send effects, for example. 2. CONTROLLER Tap the pad for one of the modes. ■NOTE layout SESSION This layout distributes notes on the pads like piano keys. Use U to change the octave. NOTE DRUM FADER PGM (program) ■DRUM layout This changes the Ring Controller layout. This layout is designed for use with drum racks in DAW software. The pads on 1/4 of each ring correspond to one drum rack section. Use U to raise or lower groups of note numbers. 3. CONTROLLER Press s. This ends setting mode. ■FADER layout This lets you use the Ring Controller as faders. The pads on half of each ring function as a single fader. ■PROGRAMMER mode This mode allows you to program each pad and its LED lighting as you like. HINT For details about MIDI messages sent and received in each mode, see "Ring Controller MIDI messages" (→ P. 124). 110 Other functions Accelerometer Restoring default settings You can use the Ring Controller accelerometer to send MIDI messages. 1. NOTE This enables factory reset mode. 2. 0 0 CONTROLLER Tap the pad with a blinking LED. X axis Y axis While pressing s, turn the Ring Controller on. •This can be used when the Ring Controller grip area has been set. (→ P. 103) •The grip area determines the directions of the X and Y axes. 127 CONTROLLER This restores the Ring Controller to its default settings, and turns the Ring Controller off automatically 127 ■Restoring default settings from the Base Station MIDI messages sent X axis: Control Change 85, 0–127 Change occurs in a range from level (0°) to upside down (180°). Y axis: Control Change 86, 0–127 Change occurs in a range from level (0°) to vertical (90°). You can use the Base Station to restore the Ring Controller to its factory default settings. 1. Press M . 2. Use e to select CONTROLLER, ■Turning the accelerometer ON/OFF 1. CONTROLLER and press E. Press z. 3. Use e to select Setting, The z LED lights, and the accelerometer turns ON. 2. CONTROLLER and press E. 4. Use e to select Factory Reset, Press z again to turn the accelerometer OFF. and press E. The z LED becomes unlit, and the accelerometer turns OFF. This opens a confirmation screen. 5. Use e to select Yes, and press E. This restores the Ring Controller to its factory default settings. 111 Troubleshooting If you think that the A is operating strangely, check the following items first. ■ Effects are not working •Confirm that the effect is properly assigned to an instrument. ■ There is no sound or it is very quiet •Effects are only enabled when their individual •Confirm that the power is ON. keys are being pressed. Use H to keep an •Check the connections effect enabled even after releasing its key. •Adjust the levels of the instruments •Adjust mixer group levels. ■ The Ring Controller does not work well •Confirm that it is not muted. •Confirm that the power is ON. •Check the headphone and OUTPUT volume •C onfirm its connection with the Base levels. Station. •Adjust the pad sensitivity. ■ There is a lot of noise •Confirm the grip setting. •C onfirm that nothing is wrong with the •If using it as a MIDI controller, check the Mac shielded cable. or iOS device settings. •Use a genuine ZOOM AC adapter. 112 Product specifications Base Station Inputs INPUT L/R OUTPUT L/R Outputs PHONES Connector type Standard mono phone jacks (unbalanced) Input gain +10 to −65 dB Input impedance 50 kΩ Connector type Standard mono phone jacks (unbalanced) Output impedance 200 Ω Connector type Standard stereo phone jacks 20mW × 2 (into 32Ω load) Output impedance 10 Ω Dynamic range ANALOG IN (AD): 92 dB typ (IHF-A) PHONE OUT (DA): 102 dB typ (IHF-A) MAIN OUT (DA): 106 dB typ (IHF-A) Recording media 16MB–2GB SD cards, 4GB–32GB SDHC cards, 64GB–128GB SDXC cards MIDI IN/OUT USB MIDI or MIDI over Bluetooth LE Power 5V 1A AC adapter Power consumption Base Station: 1.25 W maximum When powering Ring Controller: 4.5 W maximum (including charging current) External dimensions 260.0 mm (D) × 260.0 mm (W) × 64.0 mm (H) Weight (main unit only) 990 g Display LCD USB 2.0 (standard USB MIDI) Interface MIDI over Bluetooth LE 2.0" full-color LCD (320×240) Supported operating systems Windows 7 (SP1 or later), Windows 8 (including 8.1) or later, Windows 10 Mac OS X 10.8 or later Minimum specifications Chipset that includes USB 2.0 as standard, Intel Core i3 or faster CPU Transmission speed 31.25 kbps (±1%) maximum Latency (with Ring Controller) 5–12.5 ms Ring Controller MIDI IN/OUT MIDI over Bluetooth LE Sensors PAD pressure sensors, 3-axis accelerometer Power Lithium polymer rechargeable battery (DC4.2V maximum voltage, 3.7V nominal voltage, 450mAh 3.7V capacity), direct supply from Base Station Power consumption When using battery: 2 W maximum Recharging time About 2.5 hours Battery operation time About 4.5 hours when LED brightness is Low About 2.5 hours when LED brightness is High (differs according to use conditions) External dimensions 280.5 mm (D) × 280.5 mm (W) × 33.5 mm (H) Weight (main unit only) Trigger pads Interface MIDI over Bluetooth LE 540 g Number of pads 96 Velocity curves 4 types Supported iOS devices iPad devices running iOS 8.0 or later Supported Macs Mac OS X 10.10.5 Yosemite or later MacBook, iMac and Mac pro series computers that support BLE transmission Transmission speed 31.25 kbps (±1%) maximum Latency (with Base Station) 5–12.5 ms Latency (iOS and Mac OS) 16.25–20 ms 113 Appendix Preset pattern list Pattern Pattern Pattern name No. Pattern Pattern name No. Pattern name 60 CHILL OUT A 119 FOOTWORK 3 2 PROGRESSIVE 61 CHILL OUT B 120 FOOTWORK 4 3 NEW TRAP 62 AMBIENT BEAT A 121 FOOTWORK 5 4 HARD DANCE 63 AMBIENT BEAT B 122 FOOTWORK 6 5 NEW REGGAETON 64 DUBSTEP BEAT A 123 FOOTWORK 7 6 TECHNO 65 DUBSTEP BEAT B 124 FOOTWORK 8 7 DUBSTEP 66 AMBIENT STEP A 125 FOOTWORK 9 8 TRIPLETS 67 AMBIENT STEP B 126 FOOTWORK 10 9 NEW JAZZ 68 AMBIENT TRAP A 127 BKLYN TECHNO 1 10 EURODANCE 69 AMBIENT TRAP B 128 BKLYN TECHNO 2 11 DRUM N BASS 70 LOW DOWN 129 BKLYN TECHNO 3 12 MINMAL 71 TRAP 130 BKLYN TECHNO 4 13 HIPHOP 72 BIG TRAP 131 BKLYN TECHNO 5 14 TRIBAL 73 HARD TRAP 132 BKLYN TECHNO 6 15 LA BEAT 74 SLAP TRAP 133 BKLYN TECHNO 7 16 AFROBEAT 75 ELECTRO TRAP 134 BKLYN TECHNO 8 17 ELECTRO 76 BELL TREES 135 BKLYN TECHNO 9 18 TRANCE 77 LIGHT MACHINE 136 BKLYN TECHNO 10 19 BROKENBEAT 78 OLD SCHOOL 137 DODGE 1 20 KUDURO 79 ELECTRO HIPHOP 138 DODGE 2 21 WORLD 80 OG 139 DODGE 3 22 NEW EU DANCE 81 BIG REVERB 140 DODGE 4 23 ELECTRIC HOUSE A 82 HARD N BASS 141 DODGE 5 24 ELECTRIC HOUSE B 83 DRUM N BASS A 142 DODGE 6 25 TECH HOUSE A 84 DRUM N BASS B 143 DODGE 7 26 TECH HOUSE B 85 FAST STEP A 144 BOUNCE 1 27 TECH HOUSE C 86 FAST STEP B 145 BOUNCE 2 28 STAR GATE 87 MOVING BASS 146 BOUNCE 3 29 FILTER HOUSE A 88 SESSION 147 BOUNCE 4 30 FILTER HOUSE B 89 JAZZY STYLE 148 BOUNCE 5 31 TRIBAL HOUSE A 90 ACO REGGAETON 149 BOUNCE 6 32 TRIBAL HOUSE B 91 REGGATON 150 BOUNCE 7 33 EURO HOUSE 92 LOW KICK A 151 BOUNCE 8 34 HOP HOUSE 93 LOW KICK B 152 BOUNCE 9 35 AMBIENT TECH A 94 AFRO TECH 153 TECHNO 1 36 AMBIENT TECH B 95 AFRO HARD TECH 154 TECHNO 2 37 PSY TRANCE A 96 YAY 155 TECHNO 3 38 PSY TRANCE B 97 DISCO 1 156 TECHNO 4 39 REPEAT A 98 DISCO 2 157 TECHNO 5 40 REPEAT B 99 DISCO 3 158 TRAP A 1 41 MELODIC TECHNO A 100 DISCO 4 159 TRAP A 2 42 MELODIC TECHNO B 101 DISCO 5 160 TRAP A 3 43 TRIBAL TECH 102 DISCO 6 161 TRAP A 4 44 BIG TECHNO 103 DISCO 7 162 TRAP A 5 45 SPRINGY TECH 104 DISCO 8 163 TRAP B 1 46 TECH STEP A 105 DISCO 9 164 TRAP B 2 47 TECH STEP B 106 DISCO 10 165 TRAP B 3 48 DREAMING A 107 DARK WAVE 1 166 TRAP B 4 49 DREAMING B 108 DARK WAVE 2 167 TRAP B 5 50 TRIBAL A 109 DARK WAVE 3 168 REGGAETON 1 51 TRIBAL B 110 DARK WAVE 4 169 REGGAETON 2 52 SAY YEAH A 111 DARK WAVE 5 170 REGGAETON 3 53 SAY YEAH B 112 DARK WAVE 6 171 REGGAETON 4 54 SAMPLING BEAT A 113 DARK WAVE 7 172 REGGAETON 5 55 SAMPLING BEAT B 114 DARK WAVE 8 381 PLAIN 1 56 FUTURE GROOVE A 115 DARK WAVE 9 382 PLAIN 2 57 FUTURE GROOVE B 116 DARK WAVE 10 383 PLAIN 3 58 FUTURE TRIBE 117 FOOTWORK 1 384 PLAIN 4 59 WHEREHOUSE 118 FOOTWORK 2 115 SAMPLE SONG DEEPHOUSE GENRE 2 1 SONG GENRE 2 GENRE 1 No. Preset kit list KIT No. GENRE 1 GENRE 2 KIT name KIT No. KIT name 1 DEEPHOUSE 41 FUTURE GROOVE 2 RAINBOW 42 FUTURE TRIBE 3 TRAP LIGHTING 43 WHEREHOUSE 4 HARD DANCE 44 CHILL OUT 5 4 SPLIT 45 AMBIENT BEAT 6 TECHNO 46 DUBSTEP BEAT 7 DUBSTEP 47 AMBIENT STEP 8 EDM LIGHTING 48 AMBIENT TRAP 9 NEW JAZZ 49 LOW DOWN 10 4 RED COLORS 50 TRAP 11 4 BLUE COLORS 51 HARD N BASS 12 MINIMAL 52 ELECTRO TRAP 13 HIPHOP 53 BELL TREES 14 SNAKE 54 ELECTRO HIPHOP 15 TRIPLE SAW 55 OG 16 AFROBEAT 56 AMBIANT 17 ELECTRO 57 DRUM N BASS 18 TRANCE LIGHTING 58 SESSION 19 BROKENBEAT 59 ELECTRIC JAZZ 20 KUDURO 60 ACO REGGAETON 21 KALIMBA 61 REGGAETON 22 NEW EU DANCE 62 LOW KICK 23 ELECTRIC HOUSE 63 AFRO TECH 24 TECH HOUSE 64 AFRO HARD TECH 25 STAR GATE 65 YAY 26 FILTER HOUSE 66 DISCO 27 TRIBAL HOUSE 67 DARK WAVE 28 EURO HOUSE 68 FOOTWORK 29 HOP HOUSE 69 BKLYN TECHNO 30 AMBIENT TECH 70 DODGE 31 PSY TRANCE 71 NYC 32 PHASED SNARE 72 TECHNO SONG 33 MELODIC TECHNO 73 TRAP SONG 34 WORLD 74 H & N SONG 35 BIG TECHNO 75 HARD REGGAETON 36 SPRINGY TECH 76 HALF AND HALF 37 TECH STEP 77 TOUCH A PITCH 38 DREAMING 78 STEP MASTER 39 FUNKY 79 PLAY A KICK! 40 DEEP DARK GENRE 2 SONG SAMPLE 116 EDIT menu parameter lists ■Oscillator block Selection type Selection knob selection Type See the Oscillator list Oscillator list Category Wave name 2Step Kick BigBeat Kick Blubber Kick BreakBeat Kick Breaks Kick Classic Kick Cyber Kick DeepDark Kick DeepHouse Kick Disco Kick D&B Kick Dubstep Kick EDM Kick Electro Kick EuroBeat Kick EuroDance Kick EuroTrance Kick FrenchHouse Kick Funk Kick Hardcore Kick HardHouse Kick HardTechno Kick HipHop Kick 1 HipHop Kick 2 Oldschool Kick HR&HM Kick Kick Jazz Kick Jungle Kick Kicker Kick Berlin Kick D Kick Muted Kick Lounge Kick MainRoom Kick Minimal Kick NuDisco Kick ProgHouse Kick R&B Kick Reggae Kick Reggaeton Kick Rock Kick Sub Kick Synth Kick Techno Kick TechHouse Kick Kit707 Kick Kit808 Kick Kit909 Kick Trap Kick TrapMe Kick TribalHouse Kick 2Step RS 2Step Snare BigBeat RS BigBeat Snare Breaks RS Breaks Snare Chicago Snare Snare DeepHouse Snare DeepHouse RS D&B RS D&B Snare Dubstep RS Dubstep Snare 1 LOOP No. ○ 1 ○ 2 ○ 3 × 4 × 5 ○ 6 ○ 7 × 8 ○ 9 × 10 × 11 × 12 ○ 13 ○ 14 ○ 15 ○ 16 ○ 17 ○ 18 × 19 × 20 ○ 21 × 22 ○ 23 ○ 24 ○ 25 × 26 × 27 × 28 ○ 29 ○ 30 ○ 31 × 32 × 33 × 34 ○ 35 × 36 ○ 37 ○ 38 ○ 39 × 40 × 41 ○ 42 ○ 43 ○ 44 ○ 45 × 46 ○ 47 ○ 48 ○ 49 ○ 50 ○ 51 × 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 × 6 × 7 × 8 × 9 × 10 × 11 × 12 × 13 Category Wave name Dubstep Snare 2 EDM Snare EDM RS Electro RS Electro Snare EuroBeat RS EuroBeat Snare EuroDance RS EuroDance Snare EuroTrance RS EuroTrance Snare FlashBulb Snare Future Snare Garage Snare Hardcore RS Hardcore Snare HardHouse RS HardHouse Snare HardTechno RS HardTechno Snare HH Snare HipHop RS HipHop Snare HR&HM RS HR&HM Snare Jazz RS Jazz Snare Jazz Brush Jungle RS Jungle Snare Snare MainRoom Snare Minimal RS Minimal Snare NuDisco RS NuDisco Snare ProgHouse RS ProgHouse Snare R&B RS R&B Snare Reggae RS Reggae Snare Reggaeton RS Reggaeton Snare Rock RS Rock Snare Gangsta Snare South Snare TechHouse RS TechHouse Snare Kit707 Snare Kit808 Snare Kit808 RS Kit909 Snare Kit909 RS Trap RS Trap Snare TribalHouse RS TribalHouse Snare UK Snare Vintage Snare Building Clap ClasRave Clap Clap Dance Clap Disco Clap 117 LOOP × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × No. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 1 2 3 4 Category Wave name D&B Clap Breaks Clap Electro Clap Techno Clap 1 House Clap 1 HipHop Clap Minimal Clap House Clap 2 Techno Clap 2 NY Clap Clap Reggae Clap Short Clap SlapVerb Clap Step Clap Thug Clap Kit707 Clap Kit808 Clap Kit909 Clap Trance Clap Trap Clap Berlin CloseHH Berlin OpenHH Chicago Hi-Hat ComputerNoise DeadLeaser Hat Disco CloseHH Disco OpenHH Dance CloseHH Dance OpenHH D&B CloseHH D&B OpenHH Breaks CloseHH Breaks OpenHH Electro CloseHH Electro OpenHH Techno CloseHH Techno OpenHH Feedback Hat Garage Hat GlitchTick Hat HardHouse Hat Standard OpenHH Hihat HipHop CloseHH HipHop OpenHH House CloseHH House OpenHH Minimal CloseHH Minimal OpenHH HR&HM CloseHH HR&HM OpenHH Jazz CloseHH Jazz OpenHH London Hat Milano Hat NY Hat Paris Hat R&B CloseHH R&B OpenHH Reggae CloseHH Reggae OpneHH Rock CloseHH Rock OpenHH Short Hi-Hat Kit707 CloseHH LOOP × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × No. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 EDIT menu parameter lists (continued) Category Wave name Kit707 OpenHH Kit808 CloseHH 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Lo-Pop PercusHi-Pop sion PlasticLid Quijada Quijada Hit RimPercussion Riq Doum Riq Pa Riq Tak Shaker 1 Shaker 2 Shaker Hit ShortData ShortPercussion ShortWhistle Snap SquishyZap Sticks SynthPercussion Tabla Ge Tabla Ke Tabla Na Tabla Te Jingle Tambourine Timpani Kit808 Cowbell Vibraslap WindChime WoodBlock Ai-Low House Hey Trap Female Oh Male Oh Oh Garage Technologic Vox U DeepHouse VocalStab Yah Dubstep Voice Male Ahaa Male Ahaaw AncientWisdom Male Baaa Male Che Male ComeOn Male Doh Male Doo Female Aan 118 LOOP × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × ○ × × × × × × × × × ○ × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × ○ × × × × × × × ○ ○ × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Category Wave name Female Ah Female Am Female Haa Female Ho Female On Female So Female Yo Female Your Ghostly Voice Male Haa Male Hey 1 Male Hey 2 Male Nahh Male Ohooo Male Paa Male Wao Male Whoo Saw Square Pulse Sine Triangle Saw + Square Saw + Pulse Saw + Sine Saw + Triangle Sine + Triangle Saw Harmony Square Harmony Pulse Harmony Sine Harmony Triangle Harmony Dual Saw Dual Square Dual Pulse Dual Sine Dual Triangle Triple Saw Triple Square Triple Pulse Triple Sine Triple Triangle Oct Saw Oct Square Oct Pulse Synth Oct Sine Oct Triangle Basic Ring Saw Ring Square Ring Pulse Ring Sine Ring Triangle Ring Dual Saw Ring Dual Square Ring Dual Pulse Ring Dual Sine Ring Dual Triangle Ring Oct Saw Ring Oct Square Ring Oct Pulse Ring Oct Sine Ring Oct Triangle FM Saw FM Square FM Pulse FM Sine FM Triangle FM Dual Saw FM Dual Square FM Dual Pulse FM Dual Sine FM Dual Triangle FM Oct Saw FM Oct Square FM Oct Pulse LOOP × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * No. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 EDIT menu parameter lists (continued) Category Wave name FM Oct Sine FM Oct Triangle Sync Saw Sync Square Sync Pulse Synth Sync Sine Sync Triangle Basic Sync Dual Saw Sync Dual Square Sync Dual Pulse Sync Dual Sine Sync Dual Triangle AngerBass DeepBass DubstepDirtBass FlatRicBass SynthGarageFatBass ParisBass Bass PulseButtomBass SubspenseBass VoiceBass WarmSawBass AirCloud Alarm AlienWarning Arpness BeatBang BlackStar BottleVox Closer CompuBlip DangerZone SynthFx ElectricSwipe EpicAir ForcedAir Lazer 1 Lazer 2 Lazer 3 LazerGun MarsInvaders MazG NoiseFloor LOOP * * * * * * * * * * * * ○ ○ × × × ○ × ○ × ○ ○ ○ × × × × × × ○ × × × × × × × × × × × No. 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Category Wave name Revange SawDown Shreakback SirenFX Spacer StarGate SynthFx TrapBounce TunyPluck Twister U Tone WideFive X Scape 1980sAnalog5ths ClubChord DecadeChord DubstepStab EdgeOfStab EDM MinorChord EDM Stab FadeChord FatMash FatPad FluteSpaceLead FutureSax LeadChord LeadChordRave LeadDirt SynthHit LeadDrop LegacyChord LowTech MetalicPad PartyChord PlasticTube PumpChord RaggaTone RaveLead RaveStabLead SimpleChord StringBreath SubyChord SyncLift TechChord LOOP × × × × ○ × × × × ○ ○ × ○ × × × ○ × × × ○ × × × × × × × × ○ ○ × ○ × ○ ○ × × × × × × No. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Category Wave name SynthHit TightAnalog5ths AltoSax AcousticBass AcousticGuitar Bell BrassEnsemble Clav ElectricPiano E.Bass Finger E.Bass Pick E.Bass Slap ElectricGuitar InstruDistGuitar ment GuitarFeedback Basic Kalimba MajorPartials MetalBell MinorPartials MutedStab OldMovieMinor Organ 1 Organ 2 Piano StringsEnsemble TenorSax Brass Hit 1 Brass Hit 2 Cluster E.Guitar 1 E.Guitar 2 Hammond InstHit Orchestra Hit Piano Hit PianoJazz Hit Pulse SlideOrgan Strings Hit *Built-in oscillator; not sample-based Block menu Menu item Setting value Type List See the Oscillator list Pulse Width 1–99 ■Noise block Selection type Selection knob selection Type Off, White, Pink Parameters Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Level – – 0–100 – – 119 LOOP No. ○ 31 ○ 1 ○ 2 ○ 3 × 4 × 5 ○ 6 ○ 7 ○ 8 ○ 9 ○ 10 ○ 11 ○ 12 × 13 × 14 × 15 × 16 ○ 17 × 18 × 19 ○ 20 ○ 21 ○ 22 × 23 ○ 24 × 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 × 6 × 7 × 8 × 9 × 10 × 11 × 12 EDIT menu parameter lists (continued) ■Insert effect block Selection type Selection knob selection Type See the Effects list Insert effects (→ P. 122) Parameters Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 See the Effects list Insert effects (→ P. 122) Block menu Menu item Position Setting value Before Filter, After Filter ■Filter block Selection type Selection knob selection Type LPF [-12dB], LPF [-24dB], BPF [-12dB], BPF [-24dB], HPF [-12dB], HPF [-24dB], Peaking Filter, Off Parameters Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Frequency Resonance Parameter 3 Level 20 Hz–20,000 Hz 0–100 0–100 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Level Pan – 0–100 L100–Center–R100 – Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Delay Reverb – Off, Send Off, Send – ■Level/Pan block Parameters ■Send effect block Parameters ■LFO 1·and 2 blocks Selection type Selection knob selection Destination Pitch (applies to Osc), Level (Osc), Level (Noise), Filter Freq (applies to Filter), Level (Amp), Pan, Effect Param Parameters Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Rate Depth 1–100, ♪ (Type 1) 0–100 Parameter 3 Type Saw, Square, Pulse, Sin, Tri, Random S&H, Stepper, After Touch Note: See Tempo sync parameters for details about ♪ setting values. (→ P. 123) 120 EDIT menu parameter lists (continued) Block menu Menu item Setting value Edit on the Stepper Edit screen (→ P. 79) Stepper Edit Pulse Width (only when parameter 3 is set to Pulse) 1–99 ■Level EG block Parameters Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Attack Decay/Release Sustain 0–100 0–100 0–100 ■EG block Selection type Selection knob selection Destination Off, Pitch, Level (OSC), Level (Noise), Filter Freq, Pan, Effect Param Parameters Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Attack Decay/Release Sustain 0–100 0–100 0–100 Block menu Menu item Setting value Depth −100–+100 ■PAD block (KEY layout only) Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Scale Key Parameter 3 Range See "Changing the scale" (→ P. 28) C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B C-1–F3…C7–C8 (C)–B-1–E4…B7–C8 (B) ■Ring parameter block Selection type Selection knob selection Type Off, Pan, Pitch, Level ■Setting block Parameters (in PAD layout) Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 LED Color LED Animation Mixer Group Color selection Off, Moire, Firework, Cross, Circulation, Rainbow Off, Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Mono/Poly Glide (only when Mono selected) – Mono, Poly 0–100 – Parameters (in KEY layout) Block menu Menu item Setting value MIDI Mapping Channel: 1–16, Note: C-1–F#9 121 Effects lists ■Insert effects Category Type name BitCrush Distortion Distortion Chorus Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter name/setting value Parameter name/setting value Parameter name/setting value Bit SMPL Balance 4–16 0–50 0–100 Gain Tone Level 0–100 0–100 0–100 Depth Rate Mix 0–100 1–50 0–100 Rate Color Mix 1–50, ♪ (Type 1) 4STG, 8STG, inv 4, inv 8 0–100 Depth Rate Mix 0–100 0–50, ♪ (Type 1) 0–100 Frequency Tone Balance 1–50 0–10 0–100 Low Mid Hi −12 to +12 −12 to +12 −12 to +12 Phaser Modulation Flanger Ring Modulator 3Band EQ Filter TalkFilter Sub Bass Pumper Dynamics Compressor Decay Type Balance 0–100 iA, UE, UA, oA 0–100 Frequency Mix – 30–250 0–100 – Depth Rate – 0–100 ♪ (Type 3) – Sense Attack Tone 0–10 Slow, Fast 0–10 Note: A maximum of 4 insert effects can be used at the same time. ■Global filter Type name LPF [-12dB], LPF [-24dB], BPF [-12dB], BPF [-24dB], HPF [-12dB], HPF [-24dB], Peaking Filter Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter name/setting value Parameter name/setting value Parameter name/setting value Frequency Resonance Level 20 Hz–20,000 Hz 0–100 0–100 ■Delay Type name Mono Delay Stereo Delay Reverse Delay Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter name/setting value Parameter name/setting value Parameter name/setting value Time Feedback Mix 1–2000, ♪ (Type 2) 0–100 0–100 Time Feedback Mix 1–2000, ♪ (Type 2) 0–100 0–100 Time Feedback Mix 10–2000, ♪ (Type 2) 0–100 0–100 ■Reverb Type name Hall, Room, Plate Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter name/setting value Parameter name/setting value Parameter name/setting value Decay Tone Mix 1–30 −12 to 6 0–100 Note: See Tempo sync parameters for details about ♪ setting values. (→ P. 123) 122 Effects lists (continued) ■Master effects Category Type name Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter name/setting value Parameter name/setting value Parameter name/setting value BitCrush Distortion Distortion Chorus Phaser Flanger Modulation Ring Modulator Wah AutoPan Isolator Filter 3Band EQ Delay Reverse Delay Limiter Dynamics Compressor Time manipulation Glitter Bit SMPL Balance 4–16 0–50 0–100 Gain Tone Level 0–100 0–100 0–100 Depth Rate Mix 0–100 1–50 0–100 Rate Color Mix 1–50, ♪ (Type 1) 4STG, 8STG, inv 4, inv 8 0–100 Depth Rate Mix 0–100 0–50, ♪ (Type 1) 0–100 Frequency Tone Balance 1–50 0–10 0–100 Frequency – – 1–50 – – Rate Width Clip 0–50, ♪ (Type 1) 0–10 0–10 Low Mid Hi 0–100 0–100 0–100 Low Mid Hi −12 to +12 −12 to +12 −12 to +12 Hi Damp Time Feedback 10–2000, ♪ (Type 2) 0–100 0–10 Threshold Ratio Release −24 to 0 1–54, ∞ 0–10 Threshold Ratio Attack −24 to 0 1–26 0–10 Type Complex Mix 1–8 0–100 0–100 · Only one master effect can be used by the unit at the same time. · See Tempo sync parameters for details about ♪ setting values. ■Tempo sync parameters When ♪ appears for a parameter or effect, it is a value that can be linked to the tempo. Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 32nd note 16th note 32nd note 16th note Quarter note triplet 16th note Quarter note triplet Dotted 16th note Quarter note triplet Dotted 16th note 8th note Dotted 16th note 8th note Half note triplet 8th note Half note triplet Dotted 8th note Half note triplet Dotted 8th note Quarter note Dotted 8th note Quarter note Dotted quarter note Quarter note Dotted quarter note Half note Dotted quarter note Half note 3 quarter notes Half note 3 quarter notes 4 quarter notes 3 quarter notes 4 quarter notes ⋮ 4 quarter notes ⋮ 8 quarter notes 19 quarter notes 20 quarter notes 123 Ring Controller MIDI messages ■Ring Controller key numbers The pads on the Ring Controller are assigned different key numbers. These key numbers are expressed as a combination of Column and Row. Ring direction (column) 28 27 26 29 30 31 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 25 24 7 23 22 21 20 8 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 9 10 11 When viewed from top (side with ARQ logo) Circumference direction (row) 0 (inner ring 1, LED only) 1 (top ring) 2 (side ring) 3 (bottom ring) 4 (inner ring 1, LED only) Example: 12x2 Column 12, Row 2 124 Ring Controller MIDI messages (continued) ■Session layout This layout is designed for use with the Session View of Ableton Live. You can use the Ring Controller to play clips and scenes and to control volume, panning and send effects, for example. Track selection 15 7 14 ① 8 6 13 5 12 11 ⑰ 16 4 ⑱ ② ⑲ ③ ⑳ ④ ㉑ ⑤ ⑥ 3 ⑧ ㉔ 9 1 Color setting ㉒ ⑦ ㉓ 10 2 Master track Scene selection/ fader ⑨ ㉕ Set volume ⑩ ㉖ ⑪ ㉗ ⑫ ㉘ ⑬ Set pan Ⓓ Ⓒ Fader/pan type switching Track activation Set Send A Ⓑ Set Send B Ⓐ ⑯ ㉙ ⑭ ⑮ ㉚ ㉛ Stop clip Fader type lights green and pan type lights orange. Track selection You can select tracks 1–16 and the master track. Selected tracks light white. rack activation setting T You can switch the selected track between being active and muted. When active, the LED is bright. When muted, the LED is dim. Setting colors You can set the Ring Controller LED colors. 1. Press a side ring pad to change the top ring LED color. 2. While pressing a top ring pad, press a pad for a track, a scene or volume, for example, to change its color. Stopping clips You can stop playback of the clip on the selected track. Setting volume, pan and sends A and B. You can set the volume, panning and send effects for the selected track. (Ⓐ–Ⓓ in the illustration.) Scene selection and fader/pan While pressing a pad to set volume, pan or send A or B, these pads function together as a fader or pan control. At all other times, they select scene numbers. (1–x in the illustration.) Switching between fader and pan types Operation of the right side of the Ring Controller can be set independently to fader type or pan type for setting volume, pan and sends A and B. HINT The functions above are a setting example. 125 Ring Controller MIDI messages (continued) Track Select/Stop/Active Track Number MIDI Channel Note Number (Select, Stop, Active) Clip Launch Note Number MIDI Channel (1–x) Fader/Pan Control MIDI Channel Control Change Number (Ⓐ, Ⓑ, Ⓒ, Ⓓ) 1 12 0, 17, 18 16 0–31 16 3, 9, 14, 15 2 12 1, 19, 20 16 32–63 16 20, 27, 28, 29 3 12 2, 21, 22 16 64–95 16 30, 31, 35, 41 4 12 3, 23, 24 16 96–127 16 46, 47, 52, 53 5 12 4, 25, 26 15 0–31 15 3, 9, 14, 15 6 12 5, 27, 28 15 32–63 15 20, 27, 28, 29 7 12 6, 29, 30 15 64–95 15 30, 31, 35, 41 8 12 7, 31, 32 15 96–127 15 46, 47, 52, 53 9 12 8, 33, 34 14 0–31 14 3, 9, 14, 15 10 12 9, 35, 36 14 32–63 14 20, 27, 28, 29 11 12 10, 37, 38 14 64–95 14 30, 31, 35, 41 12 12 11, 39, 40 14 96–127 14 46, 47, 52, 53 13 12 12, 41, 42 13 0–31 13 3, 9, 14, 15 14 12 13, 43, 44 13 32–63 13 20, 27, 28, 29 15 12 14, 45, 46 13 64–95 13 30, 31, 35, 41 16 12 15, 47, 48 13 96–127 13 46, 47, 52, 53 master 12 16, 49, 50 12 96–127 12 3, 9, 14, 15 126 Ring Controller MIDI messages (continued) ■NOTE layout This layout arranges notes on the pads like piano keys. You can use U to change the octave. Row 0 Column 1/2/3 (common) d×2 d×1 At startup u×1 u×2 u×3 0 20 32 44 56 68 80 1 21 33 45 57 69 81 2 22 34 46 58 70 82 3 23 35 47 59 71 83 4 24 36 48 60 72 84 5 25 37 49 61 73 85 6 26 38 50 62 74 86 7 27 39 51 63 75 87 8 28 40 52 64 76 88 9 29 41 53 65 77 89 10 30 42 54 66 78 90 11 31 43 55 67 79 91 12 32 44 56 68 80 92 13 33 45 57 69 81 93 14 34 46 58 70 82 94 15 35 47 59 71 83 95 16 36 48 60 72 84 96 17 37 49 61 73 85 97 18 38 50 62 74 86 98 19 39 51 63 75 87 99 20 40 52 64 76 88 100 21 41 53 65 77 89 101 22 42 54 66 78 90 102 23 43 55 67 79 91 103 24 44 56 68 80 92 104 25 45 57 69 81 93 105 26 46 58 70 82 94 106 27 47 59 71 83 95 107 28 48 60 72 84 96 108 29 49 61 73 85 97 109 30 50 62 74 86 98 110 31 51 63 75 87 99 111 Example: Pad at Column 12, Row 2 (when MIDI channel 1 selected) The note number is 56 (38h) and the MIDI channel is 1 (00h). · When this pad is tapped, "90h" (Note on/MIDI ch), "38h" (Note Number) and the velocity are transmitted. The pad also lights yellow when it is tapped. · This pad will also light yellow if "90h" (Note on/MIDI ch), "38h" (Note Number) and a velocity are transmitted to the Ring Controller. Column 12, Row 2 127 4 Ring Controller MIDI messages (continued) ■DRUM layout This layout is designed for use with drum racks in DAW software. The pads on 1/4 of each ring correspond to one drum rack section. You can use U to move groups of note numbers in the column direction. Row 0 0 Column 1/3 (common) 2 1/3 (common) u×2 52 2 1/3 (common) 56 36 2 1/3 (common) At startup u×1 40 20 2 d×1 24 4 8 1 53 57 37 41 21 25 5 9 2 54 58 38 42 22 26 6 10 3 55 59 39 43 23 27 7 11 4 60 64 44 48 28 32 12 16 5 61 65 45 49 29 33 13 17 6 62 66 46 50 30 34 14 18 7 63 67 47 51 31 35 15 19 8 68 72 52 56 36 40 20 24 9 69 73 53 57 37 41 21 25 10 70 74 54 58 38 42 22 26 27 11 71 75 55 59 39 43 23 12 76 80 60 64 44 48 28 32 13 77 81 61 65 45 49 29 33 14 78 82 62 66 46 50 30 34 15 79 83 63 67 47 51 31 35 16 84 88 68 72 52 56 36 40 17 85 89 69 73 53 57 37 41 18 86 90 70 74 54 58 38 42 19 87 91 71 75 55 59 39 43 20 92 96 76 80 60 64 44 48 21 93 97 77 81 61 65 45 49 22 94 98 78 82 62 66 46 50 23 95 99 79 83 63 67 47 51 24 100 104 84 88 68 72 52 56 25 101 105 85 89 69 73 53 57 58 26 102 106 86 90 70 74 54 27 103 107 87 91 71 75 55 59 28 108 112 92 96 76 80 60 64 29 109 113 93 97 77 81 61 65 30 110 114 94 98 78 82 62 66 31 111 115 95 99 79 83 63 67 Example: Pad at Column 12, Row 2 (when MIDI channel 1 selected) The note number is 64 (40h) and the MIDI channel is 1 (00h). · When this pad is tapped, "90h" (Note on/MIDI ch), "40h" (Note Number) and the velocity are transmitted. The pad also lights yellow when it is tapped. · This pad will also light yellow if "90h" (Note on/MIDI ch), "40h" (Note Number) and a velocity are transmitted to the Ring Controller. Column 12, Row 2 128 4 Ring Controller MIDI messages (continued) ■FADER layout This lets you use the Ring Controller as faders. The pads on half of each ring comprise a single fader. The transmitted MIDI messages are Control Change (number and specified value). You can change the amount of time until the specified value is reached according to the velocity when pressing the pads. Value Control Change number Column 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 0 1 Row 2 3 24 25 26 4 Column 23 22 21 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 0 Row 1–3 (common) 127 123 114 105 96 87 78 69 59 50 41 32 23 14 5 0 0 5 14 23 32 41 50 59 69 78 87 96 105 114 123 127 4 HINT When the velocity is 127, it takes 20 milliseconds for the specified value to be reached. When the velocity is 1, it takes 2 seconds for the specified value to be reached. Example: Pad at Column 12, Row 2 (when MIDI channels 1 and 2 are selected) The Control Change number is 25 (19h) and the MIDI channel is 1 (00h). · When this pad is tapped (gently) with a velocity of "b0h" (Control Change/MIDI ch), "19h" (Control Change Number) and the "value" start to be transmitted. For two seconds, this message will be continuously transmitted as the value changes. Transmission will stop when the value reaches 23. The pads at Row 2, Column 12, Column 12–15 will also light pink. Row 2 · The Row 2, Column 12–15 pads will also light pink if "b0h" (Control Change/MIDI ch), "19h" (Control Change Number) and "17h" are transmitted to the Ring Controller. 129 Ring Controller MIDI messages (continued) ■PROGRAMMER mode This mode allows you to program the LED lighting of each pad as you like. Row Column 0 1 2 3 4 0 0 0 32 64 32 1 1 1 33 65 33 2 2 2 34 66 34 3 3 3 35 67 35 4 4 4 36 68 36 5 5 5 37 69 37 6 6 6 38 70 38 7 7 7 39 71 39 8 8 8 40 72 40 9 9 9 41 73 41 10 10 10 42 74 42 11 11 11 43 75 43 12 12 12 44 76 44 13 13 13 45 77 45 14 14 14 46 78 46 15 15 15 47 79 47 16 16 16 48 80 48 17 17 17 49 81 49 18 18 18 50 82 50 19 19 19 51 83 51 20 20 20 52 84 52 21 21 21 53 85 53 22 22 22 54 86 54 23 23 23 55 87 55 24 24 24 56 88 56 25 25 25 57 89 57 26 26 26 58 90 58 27 27 27 59 91 59 28 28 28 60 92 60 29 29 29 61 93 61 30 30 30 62 94 62 31 31 31 63 95 63 2 1 1 1 2 MIDI Channel Example: Pad at Column 12, Row 2 (when MIDI channels 1 and 2 are selected) The note number is 44 (2ch) and the MIDI channel is 1 (00h). · When this pad is tapped, "90h" (Note on/MIDI ch), "2ch" Column 0, (Note Number) and the velocity are transmitted. Row 0 · This pad's LED will also light in the color corresponding to the velocity if "90h" (Note on/MIDI ch), "2ch" (Note Number) and a velocity are transmitted to the Ring Controller. The LEDs of the top and bottom inner rings respond to MIDI Column 12, Row 2 channel 2. · The LED of the pad at Column 0, Row 0 will also light in the color corresponding to the velocity if "91h" (Note on/MIDI ch), "00h" (Note Number) and a velocity are transmitted to the Ring Controller. 130 Ring Controller MIDI messages (continued) ■LED color designation The pad LED colors can be changed according to transmitted velocity values. 0 7 64 71 8 56 127 63 Example: In PROGRAMMER mode if you send "90h" (note on/MIDI channel), "2ch" (note number) and "88"(velocity) to the Ring Controller, the LED shown in the illustration will light green (color number 88). Lit green 131 Ring Controller MIDI messages (continued) ■LED control MIDI messages can be used to control the Ring Controller LEDs. · Palette mode: Select colors from the color palette. · RGB mode: Select colors by specifying R (Red 0–127), G (Green 0–127) and B (Blue 0–127) values. · To turn an LED off, send a velocity of 0 or a note off message. Lighting an LED at a specific position (key number designation, pallet mode) Sys-Ex – F0h 52h <n> 6Fh 62h 0Ah <row> <column> <color> F7h n: row: column: color: Sys-Ex MIDI channel Row number (0-4) Column number (0-31) Color palette number (0-127) Lighting an LED at a specific position (key number designation, RGB mode) Sys-Ex – F0h 52h <n> 6Fh 62h 0Bh <row> <column> <Red> <Green> <Blue> F7h n: Sys-Ex MIDI channel row: Row number (0-4) column: Column number (0-31) Red, Green, Blue: 0-127 Lighting pads at the same position on each ring (pallet mode) Sys-Ex – F0h 52h <n> 6Fh 62h 0Ch <column> <color> F7h n: column: color: Sys-Ex MIDI channel Column number (0-31) Color palette number (0-127) Lighting all LEDs on one ring (pallet mode) Sys-Ex – F0h 52h <n> 6Fh 62h 0Dh <row> <color> F7h n: row: color: Sys-Ex MIDI channel Row number (0-4) Color palette number (0-127) Lighting all LEDs (pallet mode) Sys-Ex – F0h 52h <n> 6Fh 62h 0Eh <color> F7h n: color: Sys-Ex MIDI channel Color palette number (0-127) 132 Ring Controller MIDI messages (continued) ■Function buttons Control changes are assigned to the function buttons. Button Number UP 68h DOWN 69h DELAY 6ah FILTER 6bh STOP 6dh PLAY 6eh REC 6fh REVERB 70h MASTER FX 71h · The DELAY, FILTER, STOP, PLAY, REC and REVERB buttons on the Ring Controller do not have special functions assigned to them. You can use these buttons to control DAW software. · If a control change message is received from DAW software, the LED of the corresponding button will light. 133 MIDI implementation charts ■Base Station [Aero RhythmTrak] Model:AR-96 Base Station MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Function ... Recognized Basic Default Channel Changed x x 1-16 x Default ModeMessages Altered 1 x ****************** 1 x Note Number x ****************** x Velocity Note ON Note OFF x x o v = 1 - 127 AfterKey’s TouchCh’s x x o v = 1 - 127 Pitch Bend x x Control Change x x Prog ChangeTrue# x ****************** x System Exclusive x x SystemSongpos Common Song Sel Tune x x x x x x SystemClock RealtimeCommand o o o o Aux Local ON/OFF Messages All Notes OFF Active Sense Reset x x x x x x x x True voice Date: 10.June.2016 Version :1.00 Remarks Notes Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO 134 o: Yes x: No MIDI implementation charts (continued) ■Ring Controller [Aero RhythmTrak] Model: AR-96 Ring Controller MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Function ... Recognized BasicDefault ChannelChanged 1, 2 1-16 1, 2 1-16 Default ModeMessages Altered x x ****************** x x x Note Number 0-127 ****************** 0-127 ****************** Velocity Note ON Note OFF o 9n, V=1-127 o 8n, V=0 o 9n, V=1-127 o 8n, V=0 After Touch o an, V=1-127 o dn, V=1-127 x x Pitch Bend x x Control Change o 85, 86 102, 113 o x 102, 113 x ****************** x x Prog Change True voice Key's Ch's True # System Exclusive o o System Song Pos Common Song Sel Tune x x x x x x SystemClock Real Time Commands x x x x Aux Local ON/OFF Messages All Notes OFF Active Sense Reset x x x x x x x x Date : 9.June.2016 Version:1.00 Remarks Accelerometer Key LED Notes Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO 135 o: Yes x: No ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan http://www.zoom.co.jp Z2I-2603-01
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