A Aero RhythmTrak Version 2.0 Operation Manual © 2017 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..........................................
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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 a variety of adjustable parameters that increase their expressive 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.
Explanation of terms Pattern Kit This is a short musical part of several bars. Patterns are made of sequences (performance information) and kits (sound sets). You can also save parameters controlled by the Ring Controller, quantization and other settings for each pattern separately. The A has preset patterns that cover a variety of musical genres. One pattern can use up to 33 instruments. This collection of instruments is called a "kit". A kit created in one pattern can be copied to another pattern.
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 buttons for the same operations as the Base Station buttons. • The Ring Controller U corresponds to the Base Station u.
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).
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.
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.
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 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. combine multiple patterns to create songs.
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, from a WAV file loaded from an SD card, or from the built-in synthesizer. In addition to its sound (oscillator), each instrument has various settings. These include envelopes with attack and sustain times, filters, effects and pad colors. Instruments are assigned numbers from 1 to 33.
Instrument overview (continued) Assignments of instruments to the Ring Controller are different for STEP and INST modes as well as for PAD and SCALE layouts. STEP mode INST mode Instrument No. Instrument No.
Preparations Turning the power on and off Base Station power Ring Controller power 1. ■ Charging the Ring Controller Connect the included AC adapter 1. to the Base Station. Place the Ring Controller on the 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.
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.
Loading SD cards ■ 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.
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: 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.
INST (instrument) 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 (SCALE layout).
INST mode overview (continued) 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 32 1 2 3 … Instrument 1 Instrument 2 Instrument 3 … Instrument 32 Real-time input (loop playback) Pattern creation in SCALE layout After starting real-time input, tap pads for notes to input them. Scales can be used to input every instrument numbered 1–32.
INST mode overview (continued) Screen overview ■ PAD layout Current bar number Pattern number Appears when AUTO SAVE is On (→ P. 47) Tempo Pattern name Number of current instrument Current layout Name of current instrument Icon for current instrument category 1 3 2 Parameter names and setting values for knobs HINT • By pressing X as you tap a pad, you can select its instrument without playing its sound. • The parameters assigned to 1, 2 and 3 can be selected using the Quick Access function (→ P.
Operation summary Enter INST mode Press X to enter INST mode. Select a pattern Use u to select a pattern number. Check the instruments Play the pads to hear the sounds of the input instruments. When a pad is tapped, it becomes “selected” and lights white. The name and parameters of the instrument are shown on the display. To select an instrument without making a sound press and hold X while tapping the pad.
Operation summary (continued) Start real-time input In PAD layout Tap instrument pads to input them in time with the looping pattern that is playing back. Instrument 31 Input in real time Bar 1 Instrument 1 Instrument 2 Instrument 3 Bar 2 31 3 … 32 1 2 3 … … Instrument Input in timelayout In real SCALE 31 32 … Instrument 32 1 2 3 … Barof 2 notes to input them in time with the looping pattern that is playing back.
Operation summary (continued) Preparations ■ Set the tempo ■ Enter the mode 1. 1. Press T. The tempo setting appears on the display. Press X. ■ Selecting patterns Select a pattern to use for input. 1. Use u to select a pattern. 2. The name of the selected pattern appears on the display. Use e to set the tempo. The tempo can be set from 40.0–250.0 BPM in 0.1BPM increments. HINT You can also press T repeatedly at the desired tempo to set it (in quarter notes).
Real-time pattern input Inputting patterns HINT • By setting quantization, input can automatically be corrected if it varies from the rhythm (→ P. 47). • Changing the metronome settings (→ P. 35) ■ Input a pattern 1. Press R. R lights, showing that recording 4. standby has started. Press S to end input. This ends recording. HINT Press P to pause recording. 2. Press R to stop recording but continue playback. You can tap pads at this point to check the sounds. Press P. This starts the precount.
Real-time pattern input (continued) You can also use 1 to change the step unit. ■ Clearing part of a pattern 1. Press P. The pattern plays back. 2. HINT If an instrument has been input at the current step position, that pad will light brightly. Pads that have not been input will be lit dimly. 3. CONTROLLER C will blink. Tap the pad for the 3. instrument to be input. The tapped pad will light brightly. Tap a brightly lit pad to cancel its input. The pad light will dim.
Real-time pattern input (continued) Quickly copying patterns Making SCALE layout settings 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. You can set, for example, the octave, scale and whether only a single sound (monophonic) or multiple sounds (polyphonic) can be output when the Ring Controller is in SCALE layout. 1.
Real-time pattern input (continued) 2. 2. Use 2 to set the glide value. This can be set from 0 to 100. The higher this value is set, the more gradual the change will be. You can select from the following.
Arpeggiator 3. This function can be used to make an instrument play automatically when triggered by a pad. Pressing multiple pads will trigger multiple instruments in order. By pressing chord tones in SCALE layout, the notes in the chord can be played back one at a time. 1. Turn 1 to change the arpeggiator style. The style can be set to Repeat, Sequence, Up, Down, Up & Down, or Random.
Arpeggiator (continued) Arpeggiator parameter list Style Effect Repeat Pressed pads will sound repeatedly. If multiple pads are pressed, they will all sound at the same time repeatedly. Parameter 2 (use 2 to set) Parameter 3 (use 3 to set) Number of note Pattern Octave Pattern In addition to the note of the pad, a number of intervals can also be set to sound. When set to 1, only the pad sounds. Higher numbers add fifths and octaves above.
Clearing patterns Completely clearing instruments 3. 1. 4. A confirmation message appears. Use e to select the instrument to clear. 2. Press E. Use e to select Yes, and press E. This clears all programmed sequences for the selected instrument. When playback is stopped, 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.
Other settings Metronome settings ■ Setting the precount (Precount) • Use e to select the precount. Make settings related to the metronome that plays back as a guide during recording. Select Off, 1–8 or Special HINT 1. Press M. 2. Use e to select Settings, When Special is selected, the count will sound as follows. and press E. ■ Setting the sound (Sound) This opens the Settings screen. 3. • Use e to select the metronome sound.
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).
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. 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.
STEP mode overview (continued) Screen overview ■ PAD layout Current bar Shown when AUTO SAVE is On (→ P. 47) Pattern number Tempo Current layout Name and number of instrument shown on top ring The sequence for the instrument one before the selected instrument is shown on the Ring Controller side ring. Sequences are shown for the selected instrument and 5 instruments before and 6 after. Use 1 to change the instrument input position. Input is possible at beat and triplet intervals.
Operation summary Select a pattern Use u to select a pattern number. Enter STEP mode Press W to enter STEP mode. 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 SCALE layout for input, press E to change the mode.
Pattern step input Preparations ■ Input a pattern ■ Select a pattern 1. Select a pattern to use for input. Tap the pad for the step to be input. Use u to select a pattern. The LED for the tapped pad will light in the instrument color. STE P→ 30 29 32 31 1 2 3 6 7 8 22 21 92 0 81 171 HINT You can set the pads to be velocity sensitive and respond to how hard they are tapped (→ P. 121). Inputting patterns ■ Select an instrument 1. 16 Press W. 15 14 1.
Pattern step input (continued) Selecting notes Inputting steps for patterns that are longer than one Ring Controller cycle In SCALE layout, you can select notes to input. 1. Turn e when SCALE layout is If the Step setting is 1/16 and the pattern exceeds 2 bars or the Step setting is 1/32 and the pattern exceeds 1 bar, the entire sequence cannot be shown on the Ring Controller, so the part of the sequence shown depends on the playback position. active.
Pattern step input (continued) Changing note lengths ■ Setting when a sound starts and stops The lengths of input sounds (notes) can be set in two ways. 1. CONTROLLER Press and hold the ■ Setting the note length before input pad for the step to be input. 1. The pressed pad will blink. Use 2 to show the Duration value. This shows the length that will be used for future notes input for the instrument. Blinking 2. 2. CONTROLLER CONTROLLER Tap the pad where you want the note to stop playing.
Pattern step input (continued) ■ Changing where a sound is input Black pads: 1 beat You can change where a sound can be input. Sounds can be input on the beat or in triplet units. 1. Use 1 to show the Step value. Step setting: 1/32 You can change the positions of following input notes. Step can be set to unit lengths of 1/32 (32nd note), 1/16Tri (16th note triplet), 1/16 (16th note) or 1/8Tri (8th note triplet).
Motion sequences 4. Setting changes for effect parameters and parameters controlled by 1, 2 and 3 in Use effect buttons and change INST mode (Quick Access functions → P.92) Quick Access function parameters, can be recorded as sequences. for example. You can record changes in real time while a These changes will be recorded as a motion sequence. · Setting effects (→ P. 98) · Setting Quick Access functions (→ P. 92) pattern is playing as well as record parameter setting values step-by-step.
Motion sequences (continued) Recording motion sequences step by step 1. 2. that has a motion sequence recorded. Select the pattern for which you HINT want to record a motion sequence. 2. Press R. 3. Use u to move to the step where This step is not necessary when clearing effect parameter motion sequences. 3. Press C. This opens a screen where you can clear sequences for the selected instrument. you will change a parameter. 4. Use e to select an instrument 4.
Clearing patterns Completely clearing an instrument 1. Use e to select the instrument to clear. 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 SCALE layout, notes will be cleared. Select "All Notes" to clear the entire SCALE layout sequence. • If an instrument is cleared in PAD layout, notes input in SCALE layout will also all be cleared. 3.
Pattern settings Pattern settings include Auto Save, Quantize, Bar length, and Swing, as well as Ring Controller Accelerometer parameters. These settings are saved separately for each pattern. NOTE When you switch the Auto Save setting from Off (LOCK) to On, a screen will appear to confirm whether you want to save the current settings. If you select "No", the current settings will not be saved, but future changes will be saved.
Pattern settings (continued) 2. Swing setting The amount of swing (rhythmic groove) can be set. The swing range is ±50%. Use e to select parameter 1, 2 or 3 to be assigned to the X axis, and press E. Ring Controller accelerometer settings 3. Use e to select the parameter 4. After assigning the parameter, The Ring Controller accelerometer can be used to control the effect parameters and param- eters controlled by 1, 2 and 3 in INST mode (Quick Access functions → P.
Pattern settings (continued) ■ Using the Ring Controller to control List of parameters that can be assigned to the Ring Controller effects 1.
Managing patterns ■ Copying patterns (COPY) You can create new patterns, and copy or erase the selected pattern, for example. • Use e to select COPY, and press E. Pattern management 1. Press M. 2. Use e to select the function to This opens a screen for selecting the copy destination pattern. use, and press E. • Use e to select the copy destination You can select NEW, COPY, RENAME or ERASE. pattern, and press E. ■ Creating new patterns (NEW) This opens a confirmation screen.
Managing patterns (continued) ■ Erasing patterns (ERASE) ■ Loading patterns from the pattern list • Use e to select ERASE, and press E. • Press M. This opens a confirmation screen. • Use e to select Pattern List, • Use e to select Yes, and press E. and press E. This erases the pattern. • Use e to select the pattern you want to load, and press E. This loads the selected pattern. HINT If a pattern is in the middle of playing back, the pattern will change after the current one completes.
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 … The pads on the Ring Controller are assigned 32 patterns. The same patterns are assigned to the top, side and bottom rings. You can change the patterns assigned to each pad. SONG mode also has A–L pad banks. By changing banks, you can assign 32 different patterns to the Ring Controller.
SONG mode overview (continued) Screen overview Selected pad bank Song sequence number Tempo Song sequence name Number of pattern assigned to selected pad Selected pad number Tempo of pattern assigned to selected pad Name of pattern assigned to selected pad Sequence of pattern assigned to selected pad 1 2 3 Parameter names and setting values 53
Operation summary Enter SONG mode Press Y to enter SONG mode. Select a song Press M and use e to open the Song Sequence List. Then, use e and E to select a song sequence. Select a pattern to play Use u to change the pad bank as necessary. 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 creation Assigning patterns to pads Switching pad banks 1. By switching banks, you can change the 32 different patterns assigned to the pads. Tap a pad, or use e to select a pad. 1. The pattern assigned to the selected pad is shown on the display and starts playing back. This switches the pad bank and assigns the 32 patterns in that bank to the Ring Controller. HINT • By tapping the Ring Controller pads, you can select patterns and listen to them at the same time.
Song creation (continued) Real-time input HINT 1. • The timing of pattern changes depends on the pattern quantize and pattern playback method settings (→ P. 59). Press R. This starts the count. 2. CONTROLLER • The maximum number of measures in a song is 999. Song creation will stop when this number is reached. Tap a pad to select a pattern to play. 4. The tapped pad will light according to the pattern animation type setting (→ P. 59). patterns. HINT This ends song creation.
Song creation (continued) Playing back songs Clearing a song sequence 1. 1. Press P. This starts song playback. A confirmation message appears on the display and C lights. HINT • During song playback, you can use the Ring Controller to perform with the instruments assigned to the playing patterns. • Press E to switch between PAD and SCALE layouts. Number of pattern now playing 2. Name of pattern now playing 2. Use e to select Yes. This clears the song sequence.
Song settings Setting tempo synchronization Setting the default pad bank selected Set whether each pattern uses its own tempo setting or all patterns use the same tempo when playing a song. 1. Press M. 2. Use e to select Tempo, 3. You can set the pad bank that is selected whenever song mode is activated or a song sequence is loaded. and press E. 1. Press M. 2. Use e to select Default PAD 3. Use e to select a pad bank, BANK, and press E. and press E. You can select from A–L.
Song settings (continued) Making pattern settings ■ Setting quantization when changing patterns ■ Setting the pattern playback 1. method You can set what happens after a pattern plays back. 1. 2. CONTROLLER 2. Select a pad. CONTROLLER Select a pad. Use 3 to change the quantization. HINT Use 2 to change the playback Quantization is applied in the following situations. method.
Managing song sequences Managing song sequences 1. Press M. 2. Use e to select the function to ■ Copying song sequences (COPY) • Use e to select COPY, and press E. This opens a screen for selecting the copy destination song sequence. • Use e to select the copy destination song sequence, and press E. use, and press E. This opens a confirmation screen. You can select NEW, COPY, RENAME or ERASE. • Use e to select Yes, and press E.
Capturing audio (recording) Capture overview The A can capture (record) audio it is playing back and audio input through its INPUT jacks in every mode. You can use captured audio as instruments and in LOOPER mode. WAV files saved on SD cards can also be used in the same way as captured audio. Capture external input Capture output audio Add audio files Patterns, songs, looper sequences HINT • In LOOPER mode, up to 96 captured recordings can be assigned to pads and used to perform.
Capture overview (continued) Screen overview Waveform of audio being captured STEREO/MONO setting Shown when Auto Stop set Parameters can be changed and patterns switched even while capturing audio 62
Operation summary Make capture settings • Set to stereo or mono … Switching between stereo and mono (→ P. 69) • Stop recording captured audio after a number of beats set in advance … Setting the auto stop function (→ P. 69) • Listen to a pre count or guide click when capturing audio … Using the metronome while capturing audio (→ P. 70) Play the material to capture • Play a pattern or song, for example, that you want to use as a captured recording.
Capturing audio Capturing internal sound sources 1. Capturing external input 1. audio device that you want to use Play a pattern or song, for exam- to capture recordings to the Base ple, that you want to capture. Station INPUT jacks. HINT HINT By inputting audio through the INPUT jacks at the same time, you can capture a mixed recording of both sound sources. 2. Connect the instrument or other If the external input is a mono audio source, check the external input Stereo/Mono setting (→ P.
Capturing audio (continued) 2. Adjusting and saving captured audio Use 1 and 3 to set the range of the captured audio to assign to the pad. After capturing audio completes, the CAPTURE settings screen opens, and the captured recording begins loop playback. The captured audio can be edited on the screen. 1: Start point Change the starting point of the captured audio. 3: End point Change the ending point of the captured audio.
Capturing audio (continued) 3. 7. Use 2 to set the playback direc- assignment. tion of the captured audio. Tap pads to listen to the instruments currently assigned to them. When this is On, playback will be reversed. 4. 8. Use e to select "Assign to INST PAD", and press E. pad, use e to select "Save only", and press E. Press M or C to return to the previous screen. This will save the captured audio as a WAV file to the SD card. You can use it as an instrument and in LOOPER mode later (→ P. 71).
Capturing audio (continued) Reverse: Use 1 on Setting screen 3 to reverse the playback direction of the captured audio. ■ Editing captured audio to use in LOOPER mode Make the following settings to use captured audio in LOOPER mode. 1. NOTE The LOOPER mode tempo sync function (→ P. 95) cannot be used if BPM and Length Use e to select "Assign to are not set. You can also set these later. LOOPER". 2. 4.
Capturing audio (continued) 7. Tap pads to select ones for assignment. Pads that already have captured audio assigned will light with their set colors. Unlit pads can be selected. Selected pads will light white. 8. To save the captured audio to the SD card without assigning it to a pad, use e to select "Save only", and press E. This will save the captured audio as a WAV file to the SD card. You can use it as an instrument and in LOOPER mode later (→ P. 71). 9.
Capture settings Setting the auto stop function Switching between stereo and mono You can set capture to automatically stop a set time after starting. 1. Press M. Captured audio can be saved as stereo or mono. Audio capture is possible for up to 6 minutes in stereo or 12 minutes in mono. 2. Use e to select Settings, 1. Press M. 2. Use e to select Settings, 3. Use e to select CAPTURE, 4. Use e to select Stereo/Mono, 5. Use e to change the setting, 3. 4. 5. and press E.
Capture settings (continued) Using the metronome while capturing audio You can use a precount and listen to a guide click when capturing audio. This is convenient when capturing patterns that are playing, for example, and synchronizing the timing of pattern starts and the beginning of capturing. 1. Press M. 2. Use e to select Settings, 3. Use e to select CAPTURE, 4. Use e to select "Capture with 5. Use e to select On, and press E. and press E. METRONOME", and press E. and press E.
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 Capture 1 Capture 2 Capture 1 Capture 1 Capture 2 Capture 1 Capture 2 Capture 1 Capture 2 … … 16 sounds maximum simultaneous playback (mono) Capture 3 32 captured recordings are assigned to the Ring Controller pads.
LOOPER mode overview (continued) Screen overview Current pad bank Looper sequence number Looper sequence tempo Looper sequence name Number of current pad Length of captured recording assigned to current pad Name of instrument assigned to current pad Tempo of captured recording assigned to current pad 1 3 2 Parameter names and setting values for knobs 72
Operation summary t Enter LOOPER mode Press Z to enter LOOPER mode. Select the looper sequence Press M and use e to open the Looper Sequence List. Use e and E to select a loop sequence from the list. Select captured audio for playback Tap a pad or use u to change the pad bank as necessary. 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.
Operation summary (continued) Assigning WAV files as captured recordings The selected pad will light white and the following screen will open. WAV files saved on an SD card can be assigned to pads. 1. Save WAV files to assign in the “Capture” subfolder in the "AR-96" 5. folder on the SD card. HINT WAV files saved in the “Capture” subfolder in the "AR-96" folder on the SD card will be shown. Files that meet the following conditions can be added as captured audio. • WAV format files with 44.
Creating looper sequences 3. Recording the playback of captured audio as looper sequences in real-time This starts the precount. After the precount, looper sequence recording will start. ■ Switching pad banks 32 different captured recordings can be assigned to each of the pad banks. 1. Press R. 4. CONTROLLER Tap a pad that has a captured recording assigned to Press u. it. This switches the pad bank and assigns the 32 captured recordings in that bank to the Ring Controller.
Creating looper sequences (continued) Playing back looper sequences Clearing looper sequences 1. 1. Press P. This starts looper sequence playback. Pads will light during playback according to the pattern animation type setting (→ P. 77). A confirmation message appears on the display and C lights. 2. HINT • If no animation has been set, pads will light brightly during playback. • If even a single animation has been set, playing pads will show the animation or light with the capture color. 2.
Looper settings Making capture settings ■ Setting capture quantization You can set the timing of captured audio playback. ■ Setting the capture playback method You can set what happens after a captured recording plays back. 1. Select a captured recording. 1. Select a captured recording. 2. Use 3 to change the quantization. HINT Quantization is applied in the following situations. 2. • When playback of captured audio starts • When Gate or Toggle stops Use 2 to change the playback method.
Looper settings (continued) Making additional capture settings Ring Controller accelerometer settings Make additional capture settings on the EDIT screen. You can use the Ring Controller's accelerometer to control effect parameters. Parameters can be changed by tilting the Ring Controller. ■ Setting the capture synchronization Set on the EDIT screen (→ P. 95). ■ Assigning parameters ■ Set the capture tempo, which is 1. necessary for synchronization. Press M.
Looper settings (continued) 5. Mixing Set the parameter to assign to the X axis. 6. 1. This opens the Mixer Screen. You can set send effects and STEREO/MONO for audio input through the INPUT jacks. Select NEXT, and press E. This opens the Y axis parameter assignment screen. 7. HINT Mixer (→ P. 100) Assign parameters to the Y axis in the same way as the X axis, select FINISH, and press E. This completes the setting of parameters controlled by the Ring Controller.
Managing looper sequences Managing looper sequences 1. Press M. 2. Use e to select the function to ■ Copying looper sequences (COPY) • Use e to select COPY, and press E. This opens a screen for selecting the copy destination looper sequence. • Use e to select the copy destination looper sequence, and press E. use, and press E. This opens a confirmation screen. You can select NEW, COPY, RENAME or ERASE. • Use e to select Yes, and press E.
Kits (sound sets) Kit overview One pattern can use up to 33 instruments. This collection of instruments is called a "kit". A kit created in one pattern can be copied to another pattern.
Using kits 3. Setting the PAD layout When pad layout is selected, you can change the number of instruments assigned to the Ring Controller. By default, you can play 32 instruments with the Ring Controller. You can, however, also reduce the number of instruments and play it like a handheld tambourine. 1. assigned instruments. This can be set to 32, 16, 8, 4, 2 or 1. HINT When set to any value other than 32, that number of instruments will be assigned to pads in order starting with instrument number 1.
Managing kits Instrument management ■ Copying instruments (COPY) Instruments can be copied, and their positions can be swapped. Instruments can be copied to different pads. This is convenient for using the same sound with a different pitch or parameter settings. 1. • Use e to select COPY, and press E. Press K. This opens a screen for selecting the copy destination instrument. This opens the KIT screen. 2.
Managing kits (continued) • Use e to select the copy destination ■ Erasing an instrument (ERASE) pattern, and press E. • Use e to select ERASE, and press E. This opens a confirmation screen. • Use e to select Yes, and press E. This opens a confirmation screen. • Use e to select Yes, and press E. This copies the current kit to the selected pattern. This will set the instrument oscillator to OFF and all other parameters to default values.
Editing sounds (EDIT) Editing overview Use the EDIT screen to edit sounds. Edit sounds when STEP mode or INST mode is active. HINT • The EDIT screens in SONG and LOOPER modes have different settings (→ P. 94). • To edit the sound of instrument number 33, select it in STEP mode and press D.
Editing overview (continued) Block structure The EDIT screen uses the following block structure to edit sounds. Oscillator Noise Insert effects Filter T h i s s e t s t h e b a s i c Noise can be added to Sounds can be altered Sounds can be altered instrument sound. You the sound. with effects. Up to four with filters. can select from built-in effects can be used in a sound sources, capkit. tured recordings and WAV files loaded from the SD card.
Editing sounds Starting editing 1. Common operations for each block Use u to select a pattern, use e ■ Changing setting items and parameters to select the instrument to edit, and press D. 1. This opens the EDIT screen. to change. The names and values of the parameters CONTROLLER When editing in INST mode, you can tap a pad to change the instrument being edited. at the bottom of the screen will change. Use 1, 2 and 3 to change values that can be adjusted.
Editing sounds (continued) Oscillator block settings ■ Selecting captured audio files and WAV files This sets the basic instrument sound. WAV files saved in the “Capture” subfolder in the "AR-96" folder on the SD card can be selected. ■ Selecting internal sound sources Internal sound sources, which include drum sets, percussion instruments, and synthesizers,can be selected. 1. Press D. 2. Use e to select the oscillator block, and press E. 1. Press D. 2. Use e to select the oscillator 3.
Editing sounds (continued) ■ Playing audio files End point Start point The total possible playback time of audio files used as oscillators is 6 minutes if stereo or 12 minutes if mono. Audio file playback position Files that meet the following conditions can be used as oscillators. • WAV format files with 44.
Editing sounds (continued) Insert effect block settings NOTE The number of insert effects being used is shown at the bottom right of the effect icon. If 4 insert effects are already being used, more effects cannot be selected. You can use up to 4 insert effects at the same time. 1. Press D. 2. Use e to select the insert effect block, and press E. In this case, a message will appear showing which instruments are using effects. You can turn off unneeded effects and try again.
Editing sounds (continued) 4. Use 1, 2 and 3 to set 2. Use e to select the LED block. 3. Use 1 to change the color. parameters. Parameters can be set according to the modulation type. 5. Press E when you are done making settings. This selects the outside of the block. You can select from 32 colors. When set to OFF, LEDs will not light. NOTE When the following settings are made, additional settings will be shown.
Editing sounds (continued) Settings block settings ■ Quick Access function settings (Quick Access) Use this to make Quick Access and MIDI settings. 1. Press D. 2. Use e to select the Settings • Use e to select Quick Access. The functions assigned to 1, 2 and 3 in INST mode are shown. • Set the functions assigned to 1, 2 and 3. The set functions can be used to make changes in INST mode. block, and press E. This opens the settings menu. Use e to select a setting item.
Editing sounds (continued) ■ Using tonal variations on the Ring ■ Setting the MIDI channel for the Controller side and bottom rings (Side/Bottom) selected pad The MIDI channel can be set for the selected pad. If the unit receives a MIDI message on this channel by USB, the instrument assigned to the pad will play at the pitch that corresponds to the note number. In addition, if a sequence is recorded for the selected pad, note numbers will be output on the set MIDI channel during pattern playback.
SONG mode EDIT screen ■ Setting the LED animation timing The following settings can be made with the SONG mode EDIT screen. LED settings You can set the color used on the display and by the Ring Controller LEDs, as well as how pads light when a pad is tapped. ■ Setting pattern pad colors 1. Select a pattern. 2. Press D. ■ Setting the LED animation type. Select a pattern. 2. Press D. 3. Use 2 to change the animation 2. Press D. 3.
LOOPER mode EDIT screen The following settings can be made with the LOOPER mode EDIT screen. Setting the synchronization of the captured audio (Sync) LED settings The playback of the captured audio can be synchronized with the looper sequence tempo. You can set the color used on the display and by the Ring Controller LEDs, as well as how pads light when a pad is tapped. 1. 2. Select a captured recording. 1. Select a captured recording. 2. Press D.
LOOPER mode EDIT screen (continued) 5. Level and send settings (Level/Send) Use 2 to set the tempo of the captured recording (BPM). 6. Set the original tempo of the captured recording. This can be set from 40.0 to 250.0. The playback level of captured audio and the amounts sent to the delay and reverb effects can be set. Use e to select the length of the 1. Select a captured recording. 2. Press D. captured recording (Length).
LOOPER mode EDIT screen (continued) Changing assigned captured recordings (Assign) The captured audio assigned to the selected pad can be changed. 1. Select a captured recording. 2. Press D. The EDIT screen for the captured audio of the selected pattern opens. 3. Use e to select Assign. 4. Press E. Assignable files saved in the “Capture” subfolder in the "AR-96" folder on the SD card will be shown. 5. Use e to select a file, and press E. This assigns the selected file to the pad.
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 3 2 Parameter names and setting values for knobs Effect types FILTER This enables the global filter. 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. DELAY This enables the delay.
Using effects Turning effects ON/OFF Changing effect types 1. 1. During pattern, song and looper sequence playback, press and hold w, x, y or During song playback, press w, x, y or z for the effect type you want to change. z for the effect you want to The type of the selected effect appears on the display. use. The effect is turned on only while the button is being pressed. Press the button for the effect you want to use.
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 Number of selected pattern Name of selected pattern Settings available in Mixer Using the Ring Controller Mixer group display Instrument Muted/soloed instruments In SCALE layout, tapping any pad has the same effect The pads on the rings correspond to 32 instruments.
Using the mixer Muting Soloing You can mute just the selected instrument. You can solo the playback of just the selected instrument. 1. 2. Use u to select MUTE. CONTROLLER 1. Tap the pad for the 2. instrument to be muted. Tap the pad for the Only the instrument for the tapped pad will be played back. HINT The pads of muted instruments become unlit. CONTROLLER CONTROLLER instrument to be soloed. The instrument for the tapped pad will be muted. 3. Use u to select SOLO.
Using the mixer (continued) 3. Group mixer You can group multiple instruments and adjust their levels together. volumes of the mixer groups. This adjusts the volume of the mixer groups. ■ Setting the group mixer 1. HINT Use u to select MIX. • The maximum volume values of the mixer group will be the volumes set for each instrument. • The volumes of instruments not set to groups will not be adjusted. HINT The top ring of the Ring Controller lights with the group colors of each instrument.
Using the mixer (continued) Using INPUT send effects 1. Setting the external input to stereo or mono. Use e to select AUDIO INPUT. Make the following settings if an audio source with mono output is connected to the external input. 1. Connect a mono cable to the left INPUT jack. 2. Use 1 and 2 to adjust the amount of each effect send. These can be set from 0 to 100. 2. Press m. 3. Use e to select AUDIO INPUT. 4. Use 3 to select the type of external input.
System settings Changing various settings Settings related to unit operation and other features can be made. ■ Setting the clock mode 1. Press M . 2. Set whether the internal clock or an external clock is used when connected to other MIDI devices by USB. Use e to select SETTING, • Use e to select the clock mode. (Clock Mode) and press E. Select Internal or External USB. NOTE This opens the setting screen. 3. When External USB is selected, songs and looper sequences cannot be recorded.
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.
MIDI message settings Outputting MIDI messages from the Base Station (USB MIDI Output) ■ MIDI messages output when Ring Controller pads are tapped The 32 pads on the Ring Controller can each be assigned different MIDI messages. When the Ring Controller pads and Base Station knobs and buttons are used, the Base Station can send MIDI messages from the USB port. You can set the MIDI messages output. The A will output the set MIDI messages with- • Use e to select PAD. • Tap the pad you want to set.
MIDI message settings (continued) ■ MIDI messages output when the ■ MIDI messages output when Base The MIDI messages sent when the Ring Controller is moved in the X and Y directions can be edited. The MIDI messages sent when controls, Ring Controller is moved Station knobs and buttons are used including 1, 2, 3, e , R, T and m, are used can be edited • Use e to select X-Axis or Y-Axis • Use e to select Knob/Button, and press E. • Use 1, 2 and 3 to edit the MIDI message.
MIDI message settings (continued) 1, 2, 3, e Page 1 CC Number Type Off Absolute (send the knob rotation position as an absolute value) 0-127 Relative (when the knob is turned, send the difference in values between counterclockwise (Dec) and clockwise (Inc)) Page 2 Minimum/Dec Number – Maximum/Inc Number – 0-127 (Minimum) 0-127 (Maximum) Page 3 MIDI Ch 1-16 0-127 (Dec Number) 0-127 (Inc Number) HINT • When Type is set to Absolute, the value of the current knob rotation position is output if is within
MIDI message settings (continued) System real-time messages When the system settings Clock Mode is set to Internal, MIDI clock is output from the USB port on the A. Moreover, with this setting, the A will send a start message when playback starts and a stop message when it stops. In addition, it will send a continue message when playback resumes from a paused state.
Backing up data and managing audio files Data utilities ■ Backing up all data (Backup All Data) You can manage audio files on SD cards and back up the data for patterns, song sequences and looper sequences 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. Moreover, you can specify single patterns to be backed up and restored. 1. Press M. 2.
Backing up data and managing audio files (continued) ■ Backing up selected patterns ■ Loading all data (Load All Data) This function loads all pattern data, song sequences and loop sequences. (Backup Pattern & Kit) This backs up only the selected pattern. This backs up the sequence and kit data contained in the pattern. • Use e to select Load, and press E. This opens the load range selection screen. • Use e to select Backup, and press E. This opens the backup extent selection screen.
Backing up data and managing audio files (continued) ■ Loading patterns ■ Loading song and looper (Load Pattern & Kit) sequences (Load All Song/Looper Sequences) This function loads only selected pattern data. These functions load song sequences and looper sequences. In order to load these data sets, a backup of all data must have already been made. • Use e to select Load, and press E. This opens the load range selection screen. • Use e to select "Pattern & Kit", and press E.
Backing up data and managing audio files (continued) ■ Audio file list Audio files used as instrument oscillators and in looper mode can be managed. • Use e to select Audio File List, and press E. This opens the list of audio files on the SD card. Audio files with checks are used as instrument oscillators or in looper mode. • To delete a file, use e to select it, and press E. This opens a confirmation screen. • Use e to select Yes, and press E. This deletes the audio file.
SD card management Checking SD card open space Formatting SD cards 1. Press M. 1. Press M. 2. Use e to select Settings, 2. Use e to select Settings, and press E. This opens the Settings screen. and press E. This opens the Settings screen. 3. Use e to select SD CARD, 3. Use e to select SD CARD, 4. Use e to select SD Card 4. Use e to select Format, and press E. Remain, and press E. This shows the amounts of space used and open on the SD card. and press E. and press E.
SD card management (continued) Testing SD card performance ■ Full testing 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. 1. Press M. 2. Use e to select Settings, ■ Quick testing 1. Press M. 2. Use e to select Settings, This opens the Settings screen. and press E. This opens the Settings screen. 3. and press E. Use e to select Performance 5. Use e to select Quick Test, Use e to select SD CARD, 4.
SD card management (continued) Exchanging data with a computer (SD Card Reader) ■ Disconnecting 1. By connecting the A with a computer, you can check and copy data on the SD card loaded in it. Disconnect on the computer. Windows: Select A from "Safely Remove Hardware". Mac OS: Drag the A icon to the Trash and drop it. ■ Connecting NOTE 1. Press M. Always conduct computer disconnection procedures before removing the USB cable. 2. Use e to select Settings, 2. and press E. 3.
SD card management (continued) SD card folder structure AR-96_SD AR-96 Capture PCM file UserPCM_001.WAV Audio files used as instrument oscillators and in looper mode UserPCM_002.WAV … Data DATA0001.ARD Backup files (all data for patterns and song and looper sequences) DATA0002.ARD … Backup files (data for single patterns) [pattern name]1.PAT [pattern name]2.
Ring Controller settings Ring Controller and Base Station connection and disconnection ■ Disconnecting 1. Press M. 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, 3. Use e to select Device List, ■ Connecting 1. Press M. 2. Use e to select CONTROLLER, 3.
Ring Controller settings (continued) Setting the grip area Operations when grip area set 1. When STEP mode or INST mode is active abd the grip area is set, the display will change and show settings related to the Ring Controller, as well as the current X and Y axis values. CONTROLLER Press g. All the Ring Controller LEDs will light blue. HINT When automatic grip setting (→ P. 120) is ON, lifting the Ring Controller will automatically put it in this same state. 2.
Ring Controller settings (continued) Ring Controller function settings ■ Changing the PAD layout You can change the number of instruments that can be played when pad layout is selected (→ P. 82). In this section, we explain setting items that can be used when connected to the Base Station. NOTE HINT Press M to reopen the regular screen. Disabling the grip area setting will also reopen the regular screen. On this screen, press C to stop parameter control with the Ring Controller.
Ring Controller settings (continued) ■ Aftertouch threshold (For AR-96 > ■ Velocity After Touch Threshold) (For AR-96 > Velocity Curve) Set how easily aftertouch is activated. This sets the pad sensitivity. • Use e to set the aftertouch threshold. • Use e to set the pad sensitivity.
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. 118). 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.
Ring Controller settings (continued) Changing the Ring Controller battery Change the battery if it begins to run out of power quickly or cannot be charged. NOTE 4. Always use a ZOOM BT-04 rechargeable battery. Disconnect the cable connector that connects the battery and the battery holder. ■ Checking the remaining battery charge 1. Press p on the Ring Controller. The remaining battery charge of the Ring Controller will be shown on the display. 5. ■ Removing the battery 1.
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. 2. 1.
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.
Using the Ring Controller for MIDI control (continued) 3. HINT • These settings can also be made by pressing M on the Base Station and using the This opens the Bluetooth Configuration screen. CONTROLLER > Setting > For Mac/iOS item. • For velocity and other setting items in common with the A, refer to "Ring Controller settings" (→ P. 118). 4. When connection succeeds, all of the LEDs will blink blue on the Ring Controller.
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.
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. 119). • The grip area determines the directions of the X and Y axes.
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.
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
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EDIT menu parameter lists ■ Oscillator block Oscillator list Category Instrument name aKick Instrument color: 1 Snare Instrument color: 31 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 Jazz Kick Jungle Kick Kick
EDIT menu parameter lists (continued) Category Instrument name Clap Instrument color: 31 HiHat Instrument color: 30 Building Clap ClasRave Clap Dance Clap Disco Clap D&B Clap Breaks Clap Electro Clap Techno Clap 1 HipHop Clap House Clap 1 Minimal Clap House Clap 2 NY Clap Reggae Clap Short Clap SlapVerb Clap Step Clap Techno Clap 2 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
EDIT menu parameter lists (continued) Category Percussion Instrument color: 2 Instrument name LOOP BellTree Bottle BrightData Cabasa Hit Cabasa Shake Castanets CementClick Clave Conga Open Conga Close Conga Slap Cowbell Darbuka Davul Chember Davul Dum Davul Kasnak Davul Tek Djembe Droplet GlitchClave Hi-Bongo Hi-Timbales Hi-Agogo IDM Prec. Lo-Bongo Lo-Timbales LongGuiro LongWhistle Lo-Agogo Maracas MouthPop MuteCuica MuteSurdo MuteTriangle OpenCuica OpenSurdo OpenTriangle OrganicPrec.
EDIT menu parameter lists (continued) Category Synth Basic Instrument color: 14 Synth Bass Instrument color: 14 Synth Fx Instrument color: 14 Instrument name Ring Dual Saw Ring Dual Square Ring Dual Pulse Ring Dual Sine Ring Dual Tri Ring Oct Saw Ring Oct Square Ring Oct Pulse Ring Oct Sine Ring Oct Tri 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 FM Oct Sine FM Oct Triangle Sync Saw Sync Square
EDIT menu parameter lists (continued) Category Instrument name Instrument Hit Instrument color: 14 Brass Hit 1 Brass Hit 2 Cluster E.Guitar 1 E.Guitar 2 Hammond Orchestra Hit Piano Hit PianoJazz Hit Pulse SlideOrgan Strings Hit LOOP Category Audio File Instrument color: 23 Instrument name Audio file name (first 16 characters) × Parameters ■ Oscillator types other than Synth Basic and Audio File Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Pitch* Reverse – −24.00–+24.
EDIT menu parameter lists (continued) ■ Mod blocks (same for all Mod blocks) Selection type Selection knob selection Off, LFO 1, LFO 2, Envelope, AfterTouch Parameters ■ LFO 1, LFO 2 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Rate Depth Waveform 1–100, ♪ (Type 1) −100 – +100 Saw, Square, Pulse, Sin, Tri, Random Note: See Tempo sync parameters for details about ♪ setting values (→ P. 142).
EDIT menu parameter lists (continued) ■ Insert effect block Effects list Type name BitCrush Distortion Chorus Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 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 0–100 Phaser Flanger Ring Modulator 3Band EQ Talk Filter Sub Bass Pumper Compressor 1–50, ♪ (Type 1) 4STG, 8STG, inv 4, inv 8 Depth Rate* Mix 0–100 0–50, ♪ (Type 1) 0–100 Frequency* Tone Balance 1–50 0–10 0–
EDIT menu parameter lists (continued) ■ Amp envelope block Parameters Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Attack Decay/Release Sustain 0–100 0–100 0–100 Note: The level can be controlled by the Amp Mod block. ■ Output block Parameters Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Pan* Level – L100 – Center – R100 0–100 – *This parameter can be controlled by the Pan Mod block.
Effects lists ■ 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 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter name/setting value Parameter name/setting value Parameter name/setting value Decay Tone Mix
Effects lists (continued) ■ Master effects Category Type name BitCrush Distortion Distortion Chorus Phaser Flanger Modulation Ring Modulator Wah AutoPan Isolator Filter 3Band EQ Delay Reverse Delay Limiter Dynamics Compressor Time manipulation Glitter 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 Co
Arpeggiator parameter lists ■ Number of note Number of note 1 Pad note +5th +1 Oct +1 Oct +5th +2 Oct +2 Oct +5th +3 Oct +3 Oct +5th ● 2 Up 2 Down 2 UpDown 2 Random 3 Up 3 Down 3 UpDown 3 Random 4 Up 4 Down 4 UpDown 4 Random 5 Up 5 Down 5 UpDown 5 Random 6 Up 6 Down 6 UpDown 6 Random 7 Up 7 Down 7 UpDown 7 Random 8 Up 8 Down 8 UpDown 8 Random ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Arpeggiator parameter lists (continued) ■ Pattern Beat 1 Beat 2 Pattern 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/8Tri 1/16Tri Seq 1 Seq 2 Seq 3 Seq 4 Seq 5 Seq 6 Seq 7 Seq 8 Seq 9 Seq 10 Seq 11 Seq 12 Seq 13 Seq 14 Seq 15 Seq 16 Seq 17 Seq 18 Seq 19 Seq 20 Seq 21 Seq 22 Seq 23 Seq 24 Seq 25 Seq 26 Seq 27 Seq 28 Seq 29 Seq 30 Seq 31 Seq 32 Note (darker notes are louder) Rest 144 Beat 3 Beat 4
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Ring Controller MIDI messages (continued) ■ PROGRAMMER mode This mode allows you to program the LED lighting of each pad as you like.
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).
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.
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.
MIDI implementation charts ■ Base Station [Aero RhythmTrak] Model: AR-96 Base Station MIDI Implementation Chart Date: 28 March 2017 Version: 2.00 Transmitted Function...
MIDI implementation charts (continued) ■ Ring Controller [Aero RhythmTrak] Model: AR-96 Ring Controller Function...
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