R8 Operation Manual

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Please read through this manual carefully in order to understand the functions of the
well
so that you can use it happily for many years.
After reading through this manual, please keep it along with the warranty in a safe place.
Please note that some details might be changed without notice in order to improve the product.
Introduction
, which we will refer to as the
in this
Handles a variety of input sources including
guitars, microphones and line-level equipment
Multitrack recorder that can use up to 32 GB
SDHC cards
The
has 2 input jacks that accept both
XLR and standard phone connectors. Both can
supply phantom power (24 or 48 V) and one can
handle high-impedance input. In addition to highimpedance guitars and basses, the inputs can
handle all types of sources, including dynamic
and condenser microphones, synthesizers and
other line level instruments. The built-in highperformance microphones are convenient for
recording acoustic guitars and vocals.
The
can is an 8-track recorder that supports
SDHC cards of up to 32 GB. After making linear
PCM recordings (WAV format) at 16/24-bit and
44.1/48kHz sampling rate, you can transfer
DAW software.
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 audio interface
You can use the
and its various input and
output jacks as a Hi-speed USB 2.0 audio
interface that can handle 2 inputs and 2 outputs
at up to 24-bit and 96 kHz. Its effects can even
be used (at 44.1 kHz only) and it can also operate
using USB bus power.
Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM
has the following features.
manual. The
(See “Connecting instruments” on P.21.)
Sampler with 8 pads and 8 voices
Use the sampler to assign sounds to each track
(pad) and create loops. Play the pads in realtime, and combine loops to create performances
for a complete song. By simply lining up drum
loops from the included SD card, anyone can
easily create professional-quality backing parts
and basic tracks. The recorder and sampler work
together seamlessly, so you can record audio on
other tracks while listening to loop playback.
(See the Audio Interface Manual on the included SD card for details.)
DAW software control surface
The
can be connected to a computer
by USB cable and used as a control surface
for DAW software. You can operate transport
functions, including play, record and stop keys
and physically control onscreen faders. You can
also assign various DAW functions to the F1–F5
function keys. (The assignable functions depend
on the DAW software.)
(See “Using the sampler to make songs” on P.60.)
(See the Audio Interface Manual on the included SD card for details.)
The package contains the following items. Please verify them.
unit
Cubase LE Download
access code sheet
SD card
USB cable
Operation manual
(this document)
AC adapter
(ZOOM AD-17)
Cubase LE
Startup Guide
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Note: the Audio Interface Manual (PDF) is on the SD card.
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Usage and safety precautions
Introduction
Contents
Panel layout and functions
Switch and key overview
Display information
Operation overview
Connections
SD card installation
Powering the unit
Turning the power on and off
Setting the date and time
Recording and playback
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Mixing
Mixing down
Using the rhythm function
Using the sampler
Working with projects and
audio files
Using the USB connection
Using the track sequencer
Other functions
Using effects
Rhythm pattern list
Effect types and parameters
Effect patch list
Error message list
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Index
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Switch and key overview
PROJECT
PROJECT
PROJECT
PROJECT
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Powering the unit
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Track 1
WAV
Audio track
WAV
Loop track
Track mixer
MASTER
fader
Rhythm pattern track
Track 8
WAV
Audio track
WAV
Loop track
Rhythm pattern track
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Track mixer
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INPUT 1
INPUT 1, 2
INPUT 1, 2
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Recorder
Track
Recorder
Track
Recorder
Track
Track
Recorder
Odd track
Even track
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Input mixer
Input mixer
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MASTER
fader
Track 1
Track mixer
Track 2
Track mixer
Track 3
Track mixer
Track 4
Track mixer
Track 5
Track mixer
Track 6
Track mixer
Track 7
Track mixer
Track 8
Track mixer
MASTER
fader
Input mixer
MASTER
fader
Track mixer 1
Input mixer
MASTER
fader
Track mixer 1
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Track 1–8
MASTER
fader
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Track 1
Audio track
Track 2
Audio track
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Time
Repeat
Loop interval
Loop track
Loop
track
Loop
track
Loop track
Loop
track
Loop
track
Loop track
Loop
track
Loop
interval
Loop
track
Loop track
Loop
track
Loop
track
Repeat
Track 1
Audio track
Track 2
Audio track
Time
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Loop track
Loop track
Loop
track
Loop track
Loop
track
Controlled by
the sequencer
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Time
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Loop track
Loop track
Track 7
Loop track
Loop
track
Track 8
Loop
track
Loop track
Loop
track
Plays while being
pressed (PAD set to Gate)
Press track 5 pad to start loop
playback of tracks 5/6 (loop tracks).
Plays while being
pressed (PAD set to Gate)
Press track 7 pad to start loop
playback of tracks 7/8 (loop tracks).
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Loop
track
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Track 1
Time
Rhythm pattern (verse A)
Rhythm pattern (verse B)
Track 2
Rhythm (Fill)
Track 3
Rhythm pattern (Chorus)
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Loop track
Loop track
Loop track
Track 7
Track 8
Time
Guitar
Track 1
Track 2
Bass
Track 3
Vocal
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Rhythm pattern
Rhythm pattern
Rhythm
Rhythm pattern
Track 8
(Verse A) & loop track
(Verse B) & loop track
(Fill)
(Chorus) & loop track
One stereo file
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One beat inserted here
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5
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5
Note-on
Loop or file length
4/4
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Three beats
inserted here
4/4
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7/4
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2
4/4
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4
One beat deleted here
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3
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Note-on
Loop or file length
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deleted here
5/4
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1. Input (enabled inputs)
Insert
Effect
Recording data
2. Track (enabled tracks)
Track 1
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Insert
Effect
Track 2
Insert
Effect
Track 8
Insert
Effect
3. Master (just before the MASTER fader)
MASTER
fader
Insert
Effect
OUTPUT
Bass
Stereo
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Track 1
MASTER
fader
Track 2
OUTPUT
Track 8
REV
SEND
CHO
SEND
CHORUS/DELAY
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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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that the receiver is connected to.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For EU Countries
Declaration of Conformity
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