A new option is added to the track edit menu, allowing fine adjustment of V-take start position and end position. For example, when creating an audio CD, silent passages at the start or end of the V-take can be cut.

G Creating an audio CD

Using the CD-R/RW drive, you can write the master track of one or several projects to a CD-R/CD-RW disc to create an audio CD. Audio data for up to 99 songs can be stored on a single CD-R/CD-RW disc, provided there is enough space on the disc. An audio CD created in this way can be played on a regular CD player after the finalizing operation has been performed. Because the MRS-1044CD model incorporates a CD-R/RW drive, an audio CD can be created without any external equipment. To create an audio CD with the MRS-1044 model, the separately available SCSI Interface Board SIB-01 and an external CD-R/RW drive are required.
Connection of External SCSI Devices
External SCSI devices can be connected to the MRS-1044 series version 2.0 when the separately available SCSI Interface Board SIB-01 is installed.
Specifications for SCSI devices that can be connected to the MRS-1044 series are as follows.
To connect the MRS-1044 series (with SIB-01 installed) to a SCSI device, proceed as follows.
Type MO (Magneto-optical disk) drive (128 MB, 230 MB, 540 MB), ZIP drive (100 MB, 250 MB), hard disk drive (2.GB) CD-R/RW drive, MO (Magneto-optical disk) drive (128 MB, 230 MB, 540 MB), ZIP drive (100 MB, 250 MB), hard disk drive (2.GB)
1. Make sure that power to the MRS-1044 series and
the external SCSI device is turned off. Then connect the SCSI connector on the SIB-01 to the SCSI connector of the SCSI device, using a SCSI cable. The SCSI cable should be a high-impedance type and should be as short as possible. The use of an inferior cable can lead to malfunction and damage.

Interface SCSI-2

D-sub half-pitch 50-pin cable
Confirmed models CD-R/RW drive: PLEXTOR PX-W1210TSE For a list of other models, please visit the ZOOM Corporation web site (http://www.zoom.co.jp).
SCSI connector on SIB-01 MRS-1044 series Terminator

SCSI connector

Available functions

Create audio CD

CD-R/RW drive MO drive ZIP drive Hard disk Yes No No No

External SCSI device

Backup/ restore

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Backup/restore over multiple media volumes

Yes Yes Yes No

2. Mount the terminator on the external SCSI device.
The "terminator" is a special resistor that must be present on the last device in a SCSI chain. Some devices have a terminator built in. In such a case, set the switch for the terminator to ON.

Basic master track operation
To switch between recording and playback of the master track, the MASTER status key in the fader section is used. Each push of this key cycles through the following modes.

MASTER status key

Master track status Other channels Effect
Out Record/play disabled Normal Normal
Lit red Record enabled Normal Normal
Lit green Play enabled Muted Off
In some conditions, the MASTER status key functions as a master track selector key. For example, at the V-take selection screen (ERASE) or a menu included in the track
edit menu (TRIM), pressing the MASTER key causes an "M" to appear at the track number position. This indicates that the master track has been selected for the operation.
Turn the dial to switch to the "CURRENT" indication.
5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

The UTILITY BOUNCE menu also comprises a REC TR screen for selecting whether recorded tracks are played when executing a bounce, but this setting has no effect when playing a bounce on the master track.

V-take 1 of master track

TRIM is a function that was added in version 1.2. It serves for trimming unwanted portions at the beginning and end of a track. For details, see page 12.
6. Press the display section [V-TAKE] key.
The [V-TAKE] key will light, and a screen will appear in which you can switch the V-take for each track.
Mixdown using master track
Master track operation This section explains how to mix tracks of the recorder section and the rhythm section (drum kit + bass program) onto the stereo master track (bounce).
7. Press the MASTER status key.
The master track is selected as the target track. The display shows the number and the name of the V-take currently selected for the master track. (For unrecorded V-takes, the name field reads "NO DATA".)
V-take selected for master track
Selecting the master track V-take
First, you must select the V-take of the master track that yor plan to record onto.
1. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]
key. The display will indicate "PROJECT".
V-take name ("NO DATA" if unrecorded)
2. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display
indicate "UTILITY BOUNCE", and then press the [ENTER] key.
You can also select the master track by moving the cursor to the track number and turning the dial fully to the right.
3. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display
indicate "BOUNCE REC TAKE", and then press the [ENTER] key.
8. To switch to a different V-take, use the cursor
[E]/[R] keys to cause the V-take number to blink, and turn the dial to select 1 10.
4. Verify that "CURRENT" is shown on the second line

of the display.

9. When V-take selection is completed, press the
[EXIT] key. The light of the [V-TAKE] key goes out, and the main screen returns.
This screen selects the V-take to be bounced to. When "CURRENT" is shown, the currently selected V-take will be used for recording. If another setting is shown, the bounced material may be recorded on an unexpected track.
Bouncing onto the master track
Mix the channels DRUM, BASS, 1 6, 7/8, and 9/10 as desired, for bouncing onto the master track.
To play the recorded master track and check the contents, proceed as follows.
1. In the main screen, press the MASTER status key
several times, until the key is lit in red.
several times, until the key is lit in green.
Recording on the master track is now possible. At the same time, the [BOUNCE] key also lights up and the bounce function is activated. The other channels and effects of the mixer section continue to operate as before.
When the MASTER status key is lit in green, all other status keys go out. In this condition, the other channels are muted, and all effects are off.
2. Press the PLAY [R] key to play back the song, and
adjust the mixing balance of each track. While watching the L/R level meters, adjust the DRUM, BASS, 1 6, 7/8 and 9/10 channel faders and the MASTER faders so that the L/R level meters do not clip.
2. Verify that the counter on the display is at the start
position. If not, press the ZERO [U] key.

Master track operation

3. Press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning
of the song, and then hold down the REC [O] key and press the PLAY [R] key. Recording on the master track will begin.
While the MASTER status key is lit in green, all transport keys except the REC [O] key operate normally.
3. Press the PLAY [R] key.
The master track is played from the beginning. You can use the MASTER fader to adjust the volume.
The signal recorded on the master track is the signal after the MASTER fader (the same signal as supplied at the [OUTPUT] jacks). When an insert effect or send/return effect is used, the recorded signal reflects effect processing.
4. To stop playback, press the STOP [P] key. 5. To return the MRS-1044 series to the normal
condition, press the MASTER status key so that the key goes out. Muting of the other channels except the master track and muting of the rhythm section channels is canceled, and the other status keys return to the previous condition.
4. When you have finished recording, press the STOP
[P] key. The Bounce function will be turned off.
When bouncing onto the master track, any previous content of the master track will be erased. Overdubbing is not possible. Always start bouncing from the beginning of a song. If recording is started halfway through a song, that position will become the start of the master track.

Changing the Length of a V-take (Trimming)
The start position and end position of a recorded V-take for tracks and the master track can be adjusted, to cut unneeded waveform data. This is useful for removing silent portions from a V-take before writing it to CD-R/CD-RW disc.
5. Press the [ENTER] key.
The screen for specifying the V-take start point appears.
indicate "UTILITY TR EDIT", and then press the [ENTER] key. The track edit menu appears.
indicate "TR EDIT TRIM", and then press the [ENTER] key. The screen for selecting the track/V-take appears.
6. Move the start point back as required, and press
the [ENTER] key. The screen for specifying the V-take end point appears.
4. Use the dial and the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to select
the track/V-take for trimming. In the indication "TR xx- yy", "xx" stands for the track number and "yy" for the V-take number. Use the dial to select the track number (1 10) and the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to select the V-take number (1 10). Turning the dial further to the right when track 10 is selected brings up a screen for selecting dual odd/even tracks (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10) and the master track (MASTER).
When track 1/2 is selected
For details on how to specify the position, refer to page 39 of the MRS-1044 operation manual.
7. Using the same method, move the end point
forward as required, and press the [ENTER] key. By pressing the PLAY [R] key in the transport section of the MRS-1044, you can play the range from the specified start point to the specified end point.
The start point cannot be moved forward from the original position, and the end point cannot be moved backward from the original position.
When master track is selected
8. When the end point has been specified, press the
[ENTER] key. When dual tracks or the master track are selected, the current V-take for each track is automatically selected for trimming. The indication "TrTrim SURE?" appears on the display, to verify the trimming process.
After the start point and end point have been specified, the original audio data is still available until the [ENTER] key is pressed in step 9. By pressing the [EXIT] key you can move back through the steps one by one and make corrections if

needed.

9. To execute the trimming process, press the
[ENTER] key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key instead. When you press the [ENTER] key, data outside of the specified start point to end point range is deleted. When the trimming operation is finished, the display indication changes to "COMPLETE".

G Writing by album

This method involves first creating a list for the audio CD (called an "album") which contains information about master tracks from various projects that are to be included. The CD is then written in one operation, and finalizing is automatically performed, so that no more audio data can be added later.
"Finalizing" an audio CD refers to the procedure of making it playable on an ordinary CD player. After it has been finalized, no more data can be added to a CD-R/CD-RW disc.
Recording audio data by project
You can select one project and write the contents of its master track to a CD-R/CD-RW disc. Verify that the CD-R/RW drive is connected to the SIB-01 and turned on.
The waveform data of the currently selected V-take of the master track is recorded as is on the audio CD. Note that the setting of the MASTER fader has no effect on the recorded data. It is not possible to specify just a portion of the master track for recording. If necessary, use the trimming function (p. 12) to cut unneeded sections before and after the desired portion.
1. Verify that a suitable disc is inserted in the CDR/RW drive. To write new audio data, use a blank CD-R/CD-RW or a completely erased CD-RW.
To add audio data, use a CD-R/CD-RW which has not been finalized.
7. To audition the source master track, press the
PLAY [R] key. To stop playback, press the STOP [P] key.
2. Select the project to be used as write source.
Verify that a recorded V-take is selected for the master track of that project. If necessary, use the trimming function to cut unneeded sections before and after the desired portion of the V-take.
8. Press the [ENTER] key twice.
The display indication changes as follows.
Number of track on disc to be written
3. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]
4. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display
indicate "UTILITY CD-R/RW", and then press the [ENTER] key. If the above menu does not appear, the MRS1044 has not properly recognized the CD-R/RW drive. Check the power on/off condition of the drive and the SCSI connection.

REW [T] key Playback stops, and the system jumps to the beginning of the previous track.
During audio CD playback, the fader, EQ, reverb, chorus, and panning settings except the MASTER fader have no effect.
When "A" (analog playback) is selected as playback method, the MASTER fader is inactive. While playback is in progress, it is not possible to switch between analog and digital playback.
(1) Total tracks Indicates the total number of tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW disc. (2) Play time Indicates the total playing time of all tracks on the CDR/CD-RW disc (including pauses) in hours (H), minutes (M), and seconds (S).
8. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key
Finalizing a CD-R/CD-RW Disc
The display now shows the indication "FINALIZ SURE?". "Finalizing" a CD-R/CD-RW disc to which audio data were written refers to the procedure of making it playable on an ordinary CD player.
6. To carry out the finalizing process, press the
[ENTER] key once more. The finalizing process starts. During the operation, the display shows "FINALIZ wait.". When the finalizing process is finished, the display indication changes to "FINALIZ COMPLETE". The CD-R/CD-RW disc can now be played on an ordinary CD player. However, no more tracks can be added to it.
After a CD-R/CD-RW disc has been finalized, no more tracks can be added to it. Perform the following operation with care.
1. Verify that a non-finalized CD-R/CD-RW disc is
inserted in the CD-R/RW drive.
By erasing the entire disc, a CD-RW disc can be used again after finalizing. Refer to the explanation in the next section.
7. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key 3. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display
indicate "UTILITY CD-R/RW", and then press the [ENTER] key. several times.

Erasing a CD-RW Disc

All information on a CD-RW disc (audio data or backup data) can be erased, thereby returning the disc to the blank state. Verify that the CD-R/RW drive is connected to the SIB-01 and turned on.

indicate "CD-R/RW ALBUM", and then press the [ENTER] key. The screen for selecting projects to include in the album appears.
7. When the project for track 1 has been selected, use
the cursor [R] key to move to track 2. The screen changes as follows.
This screen indicates that no project is currently selected.
6. Turn the dial to select the project to be used as
track 1 of the album, and press the [ENTER] key. The screen changes as follows.
This screen indicates that currently no project is selected for track 2 and later.
8. Use the dial to select the project to be used as

track 2 of the album.

(1) Project number (2) Project name This shows the name and number of the project to be used as recording source.
9. In the same way, select projects for track 3 and
subsequent tracks. The maximum allowable number of tracks is 99, provided that there is enough free capacity on the disc. To check the capacity of the disc Press the [W] key. The remaining time of the disc appears in the lower part of the display. To return to the previous screen, press the [Q] key. To audition the master track Press the PLAY [R] key. The master track of the project currently shown on the display is played. To stop playback, press the STOP [P] key.
To change projects in an album Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to select the track number for which you want to change the project and use the dial to select another project. To delete a project from an album Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to select the track number whose project you want to delete and press the [EDIT] key. The message "DELETE SURE?" appears on the screen.
Total number of tracks with projects

Track number

11. To carry out the burn process, press the [ENTER]
To delete the project from the album list, press the [ENTER] key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key instead. When a project is deleted, the following tracks are moved up by one position.
DELETE Track01 Proj001 Track02 Proj015 Track03 Proj003 Track05 Proj023 END OF Proj
key once more. Writing to the CD-R/CD-RW disc starts, and the display changes as follows. The lower part of the display indicates the progress of the write operation.

Track01 Proj001

Track02 Proj015

Track05 Proj023

END OF Proj
When the write process is completed, the disc is ejected, and the message "ALBUM NEXT?" appears on the screen.

12. If you wish to write another disc, press the [ENTER]
key. To terminate the process, press the [EXIT] key. To delete all projects from an album At the screen for deleting a project in a track, press the [EDIT] key and then the cursor [W ] key. The message "ALL DEL SURE?" appears on the screen. The screen returns to the condition of step 4.
13. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key
To delete all projects from the album list, press the [ENTER] key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key instead.
10. When you have stored all desired projects in the
album, press the [ENTER] key twice. The display changes as follows.
This section describes how to copy projects of the MRS-1044 series to a CD-R/CD-RW disc, to another media type, or to an external hard disk for backup/restore.
Storing single projects on external media (backup by project)
You can copy a specific project to a disc in the CD-R/RW drive or to an external SCSI device for backup. The following devices can be used. Internal CD-R/RW drive (MRS-1044CD only) External CD-R/RW drive (MRS-1044 only) MO (Magneto-optical disk) drive (128 MB, 230 MB, 540 MB) ZIP drive (100 MB, 250 MB) Hard disk (2.GB) Depending on the type of media used for backup, you can have a large project span several media volumes, or add backup data for a separate project on one media volume. The following table shows the available backup methods for various media.
Backup/restore spanning several volumes

Yes Yes Yes Yes No

indicate "UTILITY BACKUP", and then press the [ENTER] key.
If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-1044 series has not properly recognized the SCSI device. Check the power on/off condition of the device and the SCSI connection.
indicate "BACKUP SAVE", and then press the [ENTER] key. The screen for selecting the project for backup appears.

Adding backup data

CD-R (*1) CD-RW (*2) MO (*3) ZIP (*3) Hard disk (*3) No No Yes Yes Yes
If the unit detects that both a CD-R/RW drive and another SCSI device are connected, a screen to select the backup target appears when you press the [ENTER] key in step 5.
*1 Only possible with blank disc *2 You can use an unformatted disc or a disc where all data have been erased. *3 Only possible with disk formatted in MRS-1044 series. (For information on formatting media, refer to page 34.) Even if the media already contains a MRS-1044 series backup, you can add more if there is still capacity on the disk.

target, verify that the device is connected to the MRS-1044 series and turned on.
drive, insert a suitable media into the drive.
When a backup spans several media volumes, be sure to note the disk number on the case and label. During restore, ZIP or MO disks must be inserted in the same order as during backup. Otherwise correct restore is not possible.
indicate "UTILITY BACKUP", and then press the [ENTER] key. If the above menu does not appear, the MRS1044 has not properly recognized the SCSI device. Check the power on/off condition of the drive and the SCSI connection. Project Backup/Restore
indicate "BACKUP AllSave", and then press the [ENTER] key. If the unit detects that both a CD-R/RW drive and another SCSI device are connected, a screen to select the backup target appears when you press the [ENTER] key in step 5.
Storing all projects on external media (backup of entire hard disk)
You can copy the entire contents of the hard disk in the MRS-1044 series to an external SCSI device. If a project does not fit onto disk (or other form of media), the project will be copied onto separate volumes that will begin with lower numbers.
6. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to select "CD-R/RW"
(to back up to the CD-R/RW drive) or "ExtDRV" (to
back up to another SCSI device), and press the [ENTER] key. The required storage capacity for backing up all projects is shown on the display (in MB).
Number of project currently being stored
Capacity required for backup
When the target device is a hard disk and the size of the hard disk is smaller than the capacity indicated here, backup cannot be carried out.
When the backup size is larger than the capacity of one CD-R/CD-RW media volume, the disc will be ejected after it has been filled up, and a message prompting the user to insert the next CD-R/CD-RW disc appears.
The screen changes as follows.
Number of last stored project
The number shown at bottom right indicates how many projects have been stored on that disc.
9. When the above message appears, insert a new
CD-R/CD-RW disc, and press the [ENTER] key. The subsequent screens and operation steps are slightly different, depending on which kind of drive is selected as backup target. The backup operation resumes. The new disc number and the indication "wait." appear on the display.
I Backing up to a hard disk 8. To execute the backup, press the [ENTER] key. If
you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key instead. Project Backup/Restore While the backup is in progress, the indication "AllSave wait." is shown on the display. When the backup is finished, the display indication changes to "AllSave COMPLETE".

disk, and press the [ENTER] key. The backup operation resumes. The new disk number and the indication "wait." appear on the display.
When a backup spans several media volumes, be sure to note the disk number and the stored projects on the case and label of the disk. During restore, disks must be inserted in the same order as during backup. Otherwise correct restore is not possible. Proceed with care. Also when the entire hard disk was backed up, the restore operation is performed for individual projects.
indicate "BACKUP LOAD", and then press the [ENTER] key. The indication "LOAD InsDisc1" appears on the display. If the unit detects that both a CD-R/RW drive and another SCSI device are connected, a screen to select the restore source appears when you press the [ENTER] key in step 4. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to select "CD-R/RW".
5. According to the backup method that was used,
insert the correct disc into the drive, and press the [ENTER] key. When backup by project was performed Insert disc number 1.
When backup of entire hard disk was performed Insert the disc which contains the first project to be restored.
Also when the entire hard disk was backed up, the restore operation is performed for individual projects.
9. When the above message appears, insert the next
CD-R/CD-RW disc, and press the [ENTER] key. The restore operation resumes. The new disc number and the indication "wait." appear on the display.
The name of the project to be restored and the new project number are shown on the display.

Project name

Project number
When restoring a project, the MRS-1044 series automatically allocates a new project number. This prevents accidentally deleting or overwriting an existing project on the hard disk, even if it has the same name.
To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key to bring up the indication "CANCEL?" on the screen, and then press the [ENTER ] key.
When a backup spans several media volumes, be sure to insert the discs in the same order as during backup. Otherwise correct restoration is not possible.
To change the restore source disc, press the [EXIT] key. Change the disc and then perform step 4 again. If a project backup spans several volumes, make sure that the first disc inserted is the first disc for that project. If another disc is inserted, the project name will not be displayed.
10. Repeat the above steps until the entire project is
restored. When the restore operation is finished, the display indication changes to "LOAD COMPLETE".
6. If you wish to check the restore source directory,
press the cursor [W] key. The display indication changes to the directory name. Pressing the cursor [Q] key returns to the previous display.
I Restoring from a ZIP or MO drive 1. Verify that the ZIP or MO drive is properly

If the above menu does not appear, the MRS-1044 Series has not properly recognized the hard disk. Check the power on/off condition of the hard disk and the SCSI connection.
indicate "BACKUP LOAD", and then press the [ENTER] key. The name of the project to be restored and the new project
number are shown on the display. If you wish to check the restore source directory, press the cursor [W] key.

[ENTER] key.

5. Turn the dial to select a restore source project, and
indicate "BACKUP DELETE", and then press the [ENTER] key. The screen for selecting the project to delete appears.
6. To execute the restore process, press the [ENTER]
key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key instead. When restore starts, the indication "LOAD wait." appears on the display. When the restore operation is finished, the display indication changes to "LOAD COMPLETE".
6. Turn the dial to select the project to be deleted,
and press the [ENTER] key. The indication "DELETE SURE?" appears on the display, to verify the delete process.
7. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key
7. To execute the delete process, press the [ENTER]

Deleting backup data

You can delete backup data (directories) from the media used for backup (ZIP disk or MO disk or hard disk), if the data is no longer needed. Project Backup/Restore
key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key instead. When delete starts, the indication "DELETE wait." appears on the display. When the delete operation is finished, the display indication changes to "DELETE COMPLETE".
Data saved on a CD-R/CD-RW disc cannot be deleted. In case of a CD-RW disc, it is possible to delete the entire disc in one operation, for later reuse ( p. 18).
When wishing to delete backup data spanning several media volumes, repeat the above procedure for each volume. Always verify the directory name, to make sure that you do not accidentally delete another project.
1. Verify that the SCSI device is connected correctly

to the MRS-1044 series.

Once a directory has been deleted, it cannot be restored. Take care not to accidentally delete a directory that you may still need.
2. When using a MO drive, or ZIP drive, make sure
that the correct disk is inserted.
indicate "UTILITY BACKUP", and then press the
Formatting an External Storage Device
The MRS-1044 series can format a connected hard disk or media in a connected ZIP or MO drive. This is required before using ZIP or MO media or a hard disk for the first time.

When formatting is executed, all data present on the media is lost and cannot be restored. Take care not to accidentally format a disc which contains data that you wish to keep.
1. Verify that the SCSI device is properly connected to
2. When using a MO or ZIP drive, make sure that a
suitable disk is inserted.
indicate "BACKUP FORMAT", and then press the [ENTER] key. The indication "FORMAT SURE?" appears on the display, to verify the formatting process.
6. To execute the formatting process, press the
Formatting an External Storage Device [ENTER] key. If you wish to cancel the process, press the [EXIT] key instead. When formatting starts, the indication "FORMAT wait." appears on the display. When formatting is finished, the display indication changes to "FORMAT COMPLETE".
Returning the MRS-1044CD to the Factory Default Condition
The model MRS-1044CD comes with a CD-ROM labeled "Recovery Disc". This section explains how to use this disc for returning the unit to the factory default condition.

Caution!

When the MRS-1044CD is returned to the factory default condition, all projects created by the user will be deleted. Proceed with care. Back up all project data that you want to keep.
1. Verify that power to the MRS-1044CD is turned on.
Press the eject button on the front panel to open the CD-R/RW drive tray.
6. When the factory recovery process is complete,
press the eject button, remove the "Recovery Disc", and turn the MRS-1044CD off. When you next switch the MRS-1044CD on, it will be in normal mode.
2. Place the supplied CD-ROM labeled "Recovery Disc" on the tray, and give the tray a light push.
The CD-R/RW drive tray closes.
3. Turn power to the MRS-1044CD off, and then turn it
on again. When the unit is turned on with the "Recovery Disc" in the tray, a special mode called "CD-ROM mode" is activated. When started in CD-ROM mode, the display shows "FacRcvr All Init".
4. Press the [ENTER] key.
The display now shows the indication "FacRcvr Sure?".
5. To perform the factory recovery process, press the
[ENTER] key once more. The recovery process starts. When it is completed, the display shows "FacRcvr Done".

Troubleshooting

If there are problems during MRS-1044 series or SCSI device operation, check the following points first.
I MRS-1044 series does not recognize SCSI device
Check whether SIB-01 is correctly installed. Check whether MRS-1044 series system has been updated to version 2.0 Check whether SCSI cable is correctly connected, and whether SCSI device is powered. Check whether SCSI ID setting is appropriate. Check whether terminator is installed in the last device, or internal terminator has been set to ON. In rare cases, removing the terminator may improve operation stability.
I While UIB-01 is being used, access indicator remains lit.
When the UIB-01 is installed in the MRS-1044CD model and the unit is in USB mode, the disc access indicator may remain constantly lit. This does not consist a problem, and you can use the USB mode normally.
I When trying to execute a command, one of the following messages appears.
[MO drive, ZIP drive, or hard disk related] NO DIR Directory does not exist. INSERT DISKxxx Insert the disk with the number xxx. Hard disk does not have FULL sufficient space. No applicable data exists. NO DATA SAME DIR Directory with the same name already exists. [CD-R/RW drive related] FULL CD-R/CD-RW disc does not have sufficient space. INSERT DISCxxx Insert the disc with the number xxx. NO AUDIO Disc other than audio CD is inserted in CD-R/RW drive. NO DATA No applicable data exists. NO DISC No disc inserted in CD-R/RW drive. CD-R/CD-RW disc is not NotBLANK blank. Disc inserted in CD-R/RW NOT CD-R drive is not a CD-R/CD-RW disc. [MRS-1044 related] HDD FULL Internal hard disk of MRS1044 is full. PRJ FULL No more projects can be created on internal hard disk of MRS-1044.
I Audio CDs created with the MRS-1044 series cannot be played on an ordinary CD player
Check whether the disc was finalized. Check whether the CD player is an old model. On some old CD players, audio CDs created with CD-R discs will not play properly, even if the disc was finalized. Audio CDs created with CD-RW discs will not play on normal CD players.
I Audio data cannot be written to the CDR/CD-RW media
Check whether the disc has already been finalized.
I Backup cannot be performed
Check whether the CD-R/CD-RW disc already contains other audio data. Check whether the hard disk has enough capacity.

Connections

Listening to the demo songs
Turn on the power Select a demo song Play back the demo song Turn off the power
Capturing the recorded contents of a track
Capturing a track 44 Swapping with the captured data 45

Introductory tour

Reference [Mixer]

About the mixer

Step 1: Preparations before recording
1-1: Load a project 17 1-2: Play the rhythm section accom-paniment 18 1-3: Save the project 19
Basic operation of the input mixer
Step 2: Record the first track
Assigning input signals to recording tracks 47 Adjusting the depth of the send/return effects 48 Adjusting the pan/balance 48
2-1: Adjust the input sensitivity and recording level
Basic operation of the track mixer
2-2: Set the insert effect 2-3: Select a track and record
Adjusting the volume/pan/EQ 49 Adjusting the effect depth 50 Linking odd-numbered/even-numbered channels 50

Step 3: Overdubbing

Saving/recalling mixer settings (Scene function)
3-1: Select an insert effect patch 23 3-2: Select a track, and record 23

Step 4: Mixdown

Saving a scene Recalling a saved scene Deleting a scene Switching scenes automatically
4-1: Adjust the volume, pan, and EQ 4-2: Using the send/return effects 4-3: Apply an insert effect to the entire song 4-4: Perform the mixdown
Switching the level meter display type

Reference [Rhythm]

Reference [Project]
About projects Project operations
About the rhythm section Playing rhythm patterns
Selecting and playing a rhythm pattern 56 Changing the tempo of the rhythm pattern 57 Changing the drum kit / bass program 57

Creating a rhythm song

Inputting rhythm pattern data Inputting chord data Inputting tempo data Inputting other data Playing a rhythm song

Editing a rhythm song

Basic procedure Loading a project (PROJECT SELECT) Creating a new project (PROJECT NEW) Checking the project size / available hard disk capacity (PROJECT SIZE) Duplicating a project (PROJECT COPY) Erasing a project (PROJECT ERASE) Editing the project name (PROJECT NAME) Protecting a project (PROJECT PROTECT) Storing a project (PROJECT STORE)
Copying a specific region of measures 64 Transposing the entire rhythm song 65 Erasing the rhythm song 65

Reference [MIDI]

About MIDI
Creating an original rhythm pattern
Selecting the track that you want to record 66 Recording your pad performance in a rhythm pattern 67 Specifying the chord of a rhythm pattern 69
What you can do using MIDI 89 About the MIDI connectors 89
Making MIDI-related settings

Editing a rhythm pattern

Adjusting the volume balance of the drum kit and bass program Copying a rhythm pattern Editing the name of a rhythm pattern Erase a rhythm pattern
Importing rhythm patterns and the rhythm song from another project 72 Editing various settings of the rhythm section
Basic procedure 90 Setting the drum/bass MIDI channel (DRUM CH / BASS CH) 90 Specifying transmission of Timing Clock messages (CLOCK) 90 Specifying transmission of Song Position Pointer messages (SPP) 91 Specifying transmission of Start/Stop/Continue messages (COMMAND) 91
Basic procedure Changing the length of the pre-count (COUNT) Changing the metronome volume (CLICK) Adjusting the sensitivity of the pads (PAD SENS) Checking the remaining amount of memory (MEMORY)

Reference [Other]

Using the tuner
Changing the function of the foot switch
Preventing digital copying of your master tape

Appendices

Reference [Effects]

About the effects

Specifications of the MRS-1044 Troubleshooting
Insert effect 74 Send/return effects 74

Using the insert effect

About insert effect patches Changing the insert location of the insert effect Applying the insert effect only to the monitor signal Selecting the patch for the insert effect Editing the insert effect patch Storing an insert effect patch Editing the name of an insert effect patch
Problems during playback Problems during recording Problems with effects Problems with the rhythm section Problems with MIDI Other problems

Bass sound Rhythm pattern Rhythm pattern Rhythm pattern
You can also create original patterns by using either the eight pads located on the front panel or through the use of MIDI.
By default, the insert effect is inserted immediately after the input jack (1) as shown in the diagram on p.6, allowing it to directly modify the signal that will be recorded on the track. By changing its location to (2) or (3), you can process a specific track or the entire song during mixdown. I Send/return effect This effect is internally connected to the send/return of the mixer section. There are two types of effect, reverb and chorus/delay, and they can be used simultaneously. The depth of the send/return effect is adjusted by the send level of each mixer channel. Raising the send level will produce a deeper reverb or chorus/delay effect for that channel.
You can arrange rhythm patterns in the desired order of playback, and program chords and tempo to create the rhythm accompaniment for an entire song. (This is called a "rhythm song.") This lets you construct the rhythm accompaniment for a song without using up any audio tracks.

Mixer section

The output of recorder tracks 1 6, 7/8 and 9/10, and the drum + bass sound output of the rhythm section are assigned to mixer section channels 1 6, channels 7/8, channels 9/10, DRUM channel, and BASS channel respectively. For each channel, the following parameters can be controlled independently. Volume Pan 2-band EQ Send level to the send/return effect Mute on/off
Effect section ( p.9) Input section ( p.8) Display section ( p.10) TRACK PARAMETER section ( p.11) Control section ( p.11)
Parts of the MRS-1044 and what they do Rhythm section ( p.9) Fader section ( p.10) Transport section ( p.12)

Input section

(1) (5) (2)
(2) [INPUT 1]/[INPUT 2] controls These controls adjust the sensitivity of the input signal from the [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] jacks. (3) [ON/OFF] keys These keys enable/disable [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2]. When enabled (on), the key will light. (4) [REC LEVEL] control This control adjusts the volume of the input signal from the [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] jacks. (5) [CLIP] indicator This indicator will light if the signal that has passed through the [REC LEVEL] control is clipping.

(4) (3)

(1) [PEAK] indicators These show whether the input signal (input source) from the [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] jacks is distorting. The indicators will light -6 dB below the level at which the sound begins to distort.

(1) (2) (3)

[COMPRESSOR] key [PRE AMP/DRIVE] key [EQUALIZER] key [MODULATION/DELAY] key [TOTAL] key
(6) [CHORUS/DELAY] key This is the chorus/delay of the send/return effect. Pressing this key accesses a screen where you can select a patch or view the current patch. This key will be dark if the chorus/delay is off. (7) [REVERB] key This is the reverb of the send/return effect. Pressing this key accesses a screen where you can select a patch or view the current patch. This key will be dark if the reverb is off.

2. Press the rear panel [POWER] switch to turn on the

power of the MRS-1044.

Project name Project number
4. Turn the dial to select a demo song project.

N OTE H INT

If electronic instruments are connected to the [INPUT 1]/ [INPUT 2] jacks, turn on the power in the order of the electronic instruments MRS-1044. Project numbers 992 and following are not demo songs; they are projects that contain material for use with the "Introductory tour" that starts on page 17, or projects from which you can import rhythm patterns.
5. Press the [ENTER] key. 3. Turn on the power of the audio system connected
to the [MASTER] jacks. The selected project will be loaded.
Play back the demo song Select a demo song
The internal hard disk of the MRS-1044 contains several demo songs. Here's how to load a demo song from the hard disk. After the demo song has finished loading, here's how to play it back.
1. Turn down the volume of your audio system.
If you are listening through headphones connected to the [OUTPUT] (PHONES) jack, turn down the knob located beside the jack.
1. Press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key.
The display will indicate "PROJECT."
2. Press the transport section PLAY [R] key.
On the MRS-1044, data for a song (including the demo songs) is managed in units called "projects." When you load a project, the complete state in which that song was saved will be reproduced.
The demo song will begin playing.
3. Raise the volume of your audio system (or the knob
for the [OUTPUT] (PHONES) jack) to a comfortable volume.
2. Press the [ENTER] key.
The display will indicate "PROJECT SELECT."
4. If you want to adjust the volume of the individual
tracks, use faders 1 6, 7/8, and 9/10. If you want to adjust the volume of the entire song, use the MASTER fader.
internal hard disk, and then the power will turn off. The next time the power is turned on, the project that you were last operating will be loaded automatically.
The demo songs have a protect setting that prevents the data from being overwritten. For this reason, the project will not be saved when you turn off the power after loading a demo song.

Caution!

You must use this method to turn off the power of the MRS-1044. If you tur n off the power by disconnecting the AC adaptor plug from the [DC 12V] jack, or by unplugging the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet, the project will not be saved, and any previous recordings or changes will be lost. In particular, you must never turn the power off by unplugging the AC adaptor while the access indicator of the display section is lit. Doing so may damage the internal hard disk, causing all data to be lost permanently.

Immediately after the demo song (project) has been loaded, the volume of each track and the overall volume of the entire song will be set automatically, without regard to the current physical positions of the faders. When you operate a fader, the volume will immediately be set to the new position of the fader.
For a project that uses the rhythm section, use the DRUM fader to adjust the volume of the drum sound, and the BASS fader to adjust the volume of the bass sound.
5. To stop the demo song, press the STOP [P]key.
While stopped, you can press the ZERO [U] key to move to the beginning of the song. Or you can press the REW [T] key / FF [Y] key to rewind/fast-forward in steps of one second.

Turn off the power

When turning off the power of the MRS-1044 and your peripheral equipment, do so in the opposite order from which you turned the power on.
1. Turn off the power of your audio system (or turn
the volume all the way down).
2. Press the rear panel [POWER] switch.
Normally, the project will automatically be saved on the
This section explains the process of recording instruments on tracks while monitoring the accompaniment produced by the rhythm section. It also explains how to complete a two-channel mix. This introductory tour is divided into the following steps 1 4. By following through these steps in order, you can experience the entire process from recording the first tracks to completing your song. Step 1: Preparations before recording Make recording preparations for the introductory tour. Step 2: Recording the first track Record the first track while listening to the accompaniment of the rhythm section. Step 3: Overdubbing Record (overdub) the second and subsequent tracks while listening to the previously recorded tracks and the backing of the rhythm section. Step 4: Mixdown Mix the rhythm section and the tracks that you recorded on the recorder down to a two-channel stereo mix, creating the finished song.
In this step, we will load a project in which a rhythm section accompaniment has already been programmed, adjust the volume of the rhythm section, and make preparations for recording.

N Preparations N

As described on page 14, connect your audio system to the [OUTPUT] (MASTER) jacks. If you are using headphones, connect them to the [OUTPUT] (PHONES) jack. Introductory tour

1-1: Load a project

On the MRS-1044, all data needed to reproduce a song you created (e.g., the recorded contents of the tracks and the settings of the mixer section) is managed in terms of a "project." Each project contains the following data. All recorded data of the recorder section Settings of the mixer section Settings of the rhythm section Settings of the internal effects Other settings such as scenes, marks, and MIDI-related settings

MASTERING : An algorithm suitable for processing a stereo mix signal, such as during mixdown. For this example, press the [GUITAR/BASS] key to select the GUITAR/BASS algorithm. The [GUITAR/BASS] key will light, and you can now select patches that use the GUITAR/BASS algorithm.
For details on using the send/return effects, refer to p.26

Patch name Patch number

1 Press the [EFFECT] key.
For details on the algorithms, refer to p.75.
3 Turn the dial to select the desired patch.
Introductory tour For this example, select the patch named "StrmBeat" (number 34).
The [EFFECT] key will light, and a screen will appear, allowing you to select a patch for the internal effects. A "patch" is a set of previously saved settings for an internal effect. A newly created project contains patches for the insert effect, and you can instantly change effect settings simply by selecting one of these patches.
4 Press the [EXIT] key. 2 Use the ALGORITHM keys to select an algorithm

for the insert effect.

You will return to the main screen.
An "algorithm" is a combination of effect modules (individual effects) that the insert effect lets you use simultaneously. Insert effect patches are organized according to their algorithm. This means that when selecting an insert effect patch, you start by selecting the algorithm that is appropriate for the instrument you will be recording, or for the desired purpose. There are four algorithms, as follows. GUITAR/BASS : An algorithm suitable for recording guitar/bass. MIC : An algorithm suitable for vocals or mic recording. LINE : An algorithm suitable mainly for recording stereo-output instruments such as synthesizer or electric piano.
If you want to record without sending the sound through the insert effect, press the [BYPASS/TUNER] key in the main screen. This will bypass the insert effect. When you press the [BYPASS/TUNER] key once again it will go dark, and bypass will be disabled.
2-3: Select a track and record
Now we will set the recording level, and record the sound of the guitar (with the insert effect applied) on track 1.
1 While playing your instrument, turn the [REC
LEVEL] control to adjust the recording level. By default, the insert effect is inserted before the [REC LEVEL] control. For this reason, the recording level may change if you change the insert effect patch. Re-adjust the
recording level after selecting the insert effect patch.

INSERT EFFECT

Operating fader 1 simply changes the level at which the recording source is being monitored, and will not affect the recording level. If necessary, you can operate the DRUM/BASS faders to adjust the volume balance with the rhythm song. When you are finished adjusting the monitor level, press the STOP [P] key to stop the rhythm song.

2 With the recorder stopped, repeatedly press status
key 1 to make the key light red. Status keys 1 6, 7/8, and 9/10 are used to switch channelmuting on/off and to select the recording track. Each time you press a status key, the key will cycle through the following states: lit green (channel= mute off) dark (channel= mute on) lit red (selected as the recording track). When track 1 is selected as the recording track (the status key 1 will change from green to red), the input signal routing will change as follows. Introductory tour
When a recording track has not been selected
4 Press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning

of the song.

5 To begin recording, hold down the REC [O] key
and press the PLAY [R] key.

MASTER

The REC [O] key and PLAY [R] key will light, and recording on track 1 will begin. Record your guitar playing while listening to the rhythm song.
When a recording track (track 1) has been selected
6 When you have finished recording the guitar, press
the STOP [P] key. The REC [O] key and PLAY [R] key will go dark, and recording will stop.
7 To listen to the recorded content, press the ZERO
[U] key to return to the beginning of the song, and press the PLAY [R] key.
The number of tracks that can be recorded simultaneously is limited to either two mono tracks or one stereo track. If you want to record in stereo on tracks 1 6, select the recording tracks by simultaneously pressing status keys in a combination of 1/2, 3/4, or 5/6.
Track 1 will be played back together with the rhythm song. If you want to re-do the recording, repeat steps 2 6.
8 If you are satisfied with the recorded content, save
the current project. For details on saving the project, refer to p.19.
3 Press the PLAY [R] key, and while listening to the
rhythm song, operate fader 1 to adjust the monitor level of the guitar.
When the recorder is stopped, you can use the REW [T] / FF [Y] keys to move the current location backward or forward in steps of one second (if the counter is displaying the time) or in steps of one beat (if the counter is displaying the measure). After moving in this way, you can press the PLAY [R] key to begin playback from that location. You can also use the REW [T] / FF [Y] keys to move the current location, and then re-record from that location. If

1. In the main screen, press the display section [VTAKE] key. The [V-TAKE] key will light, and a screen will appear in which you can switch the V-take for each track. In the "TRxx-yy" indication, xx is the track number (1 10), and yy is the V-take number (1 10) currently selected for that track. The name of the V-take is displayed below "TRxxyy."
The level meter display area will show dots as lit/blinking/dark to indicate the V-take currently selected for each track, and the V-takes that have already been recorded.
BOUxx-yy: A V-take recorded using the Bounce function * xx will be the track number (1 10), and yy will be the Vtake number (1 10).
5. When you have finished inputting the name, press
the [EXIT] key. The name will be updated, and you will return to the screen of step 2. If necessary, you can now edit the V-take name of another track.
If an unrecorded V-take is selected, the V-take name area will indicate "NO DATA."
6. When you have finished editing, press the [EXIT]
4. When you have finished switching V-takes, press
the [EXIT] key. The [V-TAKE] key will go dark, and you will return to the main screen.
If all recorded data is erased from a V-take, the name will revert to "NO DATA."
Editing the name of a V-take
A V-take that has been recorded will be automatically assigned a default name, but you can edit this V-take name as follows.
1. In the main screen, press the [V-TAKE] key.
A screen will appear in which you can switch the V-take of each track. Reference [Recorder]
2. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys and the dial (or the
status keys) to select the track (1 10) for which you want to edit the name of a V-take. For details on how to select a track, refer to p.35.
It is not possible to edit the name of an unrecorded Vtake (NO DATA). The V-take name can be edited only for the V-take that is currently selected for each track 1 10.

3. Press the [EDIT] key.

The first character of the V-take name will blink.
4. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to move the blinking
location, and turn the dial to change the character. The following characters can be selected. Numerals: Letters: A Z, a z Symbols: (space) ! # $ % & ( )

+,-./:;<=

>?@[ \ ]^_ { } ZOOM MRS-1044
"Bounce" is a function that mixes the performances of the recorder section and rhythm section (drum kit + bass program), and records them on one or two tracks. (This is sometimes called "ping-pong recording.") As an example, we will explain how recorder tracks and the rhythm section can be mixed in stereo, and recorded on tracks 9/10.
destination, the signal mixed to mono will be recorded. If necessary, you can play back all ten tracks, and bounce them to the desired one or two tracks. For details refer to the section that follows.

4. Press the STOP [P] key. 5. Press the ZERO [U] key to return to the beginning
of the song, and then hold down the REC [O] key and press the PLAY [R] key. Recording on track 9/10 will begin.
Executing bounce recording
1. Press the status key of the bounce-destination
track (9/10) to make the key light red. A maximum of two mono tracks or one stereo track can be selected as the bounce-destination.
6. When you have finished recording, press the STOP
[P] key. The Bounce function will be turned off.
2. Press the [BOUNCE] key.
The [BOUNCE] key will light, and the Bounce function will be turned on.
Making settings for the Bounce function
You can change the settings of the Bounce function if necessary.
3. Press the PLAY [R] key to play back the song, and
adjust the mix balance of each track. While watching the L/R level meters, adjust the DRUM, BASS, 1 6, and 7/8 channel faders and the MASTER faders so that the L/R level meters do not clip. When the Bounce function is on, the signal that passes through the MASTER fader will be output from the [OUTPUT] jacks, and at the same time will be sent to the bounce-destination track(s). Even if you are using the insert effect or a send/return effect, the sound with the effect(s) applied will be recorded on the bounce-destination track(s).
I Specifying playback/mute for the recording track(s)
By default, the bounce-destination recording track(s) will be muted. If you want to play back all ten tracks simultaneously while you bounce-record, use the following procedure to change the internal setting so that the recording track(s) will also play back.
1. In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY]
2. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display
read "UTILITY BOUNCE," and press the [ENTER] key.
3. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display
read "BOUNCE REC TR," and press the [ENTER] key. The current setting will be displayed.
If you turn the INPUT 1/2 [ON/OFF] keys on, you can mix the input signals from the [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] jacks into the bounce recording. If you select only one mono track as the bounce-
MUTE : The recording track(s) will be muted (default setting). PLAY : The recording track(s) will play back.
4. Turn the dial to change the setting to "PLAY."
5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

The audio data recorded on the tracks of the recorder can be edited in a variety of ways, such as erasing portions of it or copying it to other tracks. This section explains the track editing functions.

Switching scenes automatically
By assigning a scene to a mark that was placed at a desired location in the song, you can cause scenes to switch automatically. This is convenient when you want to change the mix as the song progresses. Refer to p.29 for more about marks.
2. Turn the dial to select the scene number (0 99)
Reference [Mixer] that you want to recall. Only scene numbers for which data has been stored in memory can be selected.
1. While playing back the song from the beginning,
create the mix that will be the starting point, and save it in a scene. For details on scene operations, refer to p.51.
3. To recall the selected scene, press the [ENTER]
key. The scene will be selected, and you will return to the main screen. If you press the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER] key, you will return to the main screen without recalling.
2. Make sure that the transport is stopped, and press
the ZERO [U] key to locate to the beginning of the song. The beginning of the song (counter zero location) already contains mark number zero. First you will assign the starting scene to this mark.

Deleting a scene

Here's how to delete a scene that was stored in memory.

3. Press the [MARK] key.

When you press the [MARK] key at a location where a mark has been assigned, a screen will appear in which you can assign a scene to the corresponding mark.
1. Press [SCENE], and use the cursor [E]/[R] keys
to make the display indicate "SCENE DEL." The right side of the display will indicate the scene number for deletion.
If you press the [MARK] key at a location where a mark has not yet been assigned, a new mark will be assigned to that location. If a dot is shown at the lower right of the mark number, this means that the mark matches the current location.
11. Using the procedure from steps 6 10, assign a
mark to each point at which you want the mix to change, and assign a scene to each of these marks.
12. When you have assigned the desired scenes to the
marks, press the ZERO [U] key to locate to the beginning of the song, and press the PLAY [R] key to play back. Each time the song reaches the location of a mark to which a scene has been assigned, that scene will be recalled.
4. Turn the dial to select the number of the scene you
saved in step 1 (the scene that will be the starting point of the mix). The scene will be assigned to the mark, and at the same time the selected scene will be recalled. The following screen shows an example of when mark number 0 is assigned to scene number 1.
To cancel a scene assignment, turn the dial to make the display indicate "--".

6. Turn the dial to select the chord type.
You can choose from the following chord types.

Display Content

No conversion

Display

The following screen shows an example of when the chord type has been changed to minor (m). With these settings, chord data of "A minor" has been input at the beginning of the rhythm song.
When you use method (3), the symbol displayed at the right of "EV" will indicate the type of data that is input at the current location. For example, "Pt" indicates rhythm pattern data, and "TS" indicates time signature data. (For details refer to the table on p.63.)
8. Input the remaining chord data in the same way.
Chord data that you input can be edited in the following ways. Reference [Rhythm] To change the chord Move to the location at which the chord data is input, use the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to switch the display to "ROOT" (chord root) or "CHORD" (chord type), and turn the dial to change the chord. To delete chord data Move to the location at which the chord data is input, use the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to switch the display to "ROOT" or "CHORD," and press the [ERASE] key. The chord data will be erased, and the display will change to " ROOT" or " CHORD."
If you select "--" (no conversion) as the chord type, only the bass will be transposed, and the phrase will not be converted. Select this when you want the original phrase to be played without change.
7. Move to the location at which you want to input the
next chord data, and input chord data in the same way as described in steps 2 5. Chord data does not necessarily have to be input at the same location as the rhythm pattern data. You can also change the chord in the middle of a rhythm pattern, or in the middle of a measure. The input location can be changed in the following ways. (1) Moving in steps of a measure Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to move to the beginning of the preceding or following measure.
9. When you have finished, press the STOP [P] key.

The upper part of the display will indicate "EDIT." This means that the patch may now be edited.
5. If you want to switch the effect type for the
selected module, press the cursor [Q] key to make the display show "TYPE," and then turn the dial to select the desired effect type.
[MODULE key correspondence]

Key Algorithm

GUITAR/BASS
COMP PRE AMP/ DRIVE MIC PRE+ DE-ESSER MIC PRE EQ MODULATION/ DELAY MODULATION/ DELAY DOUBLING ZNR VOL PDL PAT LVL

SINGLE MIC DUAL

COMP/LIM
COMP/LIM 3BAND COMP/ LO-FI

ISOLATOR

MODULATION/ DIMENSION/ RESONANCE
The following diagram shows an example of when the MODULATION/DELAY module effect is changed from "CHORUS" to "FLANGER."

Patch level

Strictly speaking, the patch level is not an effect module, but is one of the parameters included in the patch.

Effect type

Some effect modules have only one effect type. For such modules, there will be no screen for selecting the effect type.
10. When you have finished editing, press the [EXIT]
key. You will return to the patch select screen.
Be aware that if you return to the patch select screen and select another patch, the edited contents will be lost. If you want to keep the results of your editing, refer to the following section.
If the contents of a patch have been edited, the "EDIT" indicator in the upper part of the display will change to "EDITED."
6. Use the cursor [Q]/[W] keys to select the effect
parameter that you want to edit. The following diagram shows an example of what you see when you have selected the DEPTH parameter of the "FLANGER" effect.
Storing an insert effect patch
A patch you edited can be stored in any location of the same algorithm. You can also store an existing patch in another location to create a copy of that patch.
1. Press the [EFFECT] key, and then press the [EDIT]
key. The currently selected patch can now be edited.

Effect parameter

2. Press the [TOTAL] key, and use the cursor [Q]/[W]
keys to make the display read "STORE."
7. Turn the dial to change the setting.
For details on the effect types that can be selected for each effect module, and on the effect parameters of each type, refer to the appendix ( p.98) at the end of this manual.
A screen will appear in which you can specify the storedestination patch number.
8. Repeat steps to make the desired edits for

other modules.

4. Turn the dial to select the store-destination patch
number, and press the [ENTER] key. The display will ask "SURE?"

When using MIDI Timing Clock messages transmitted from the MRS-1044 to synchronize the operation of an exter nal MIDI device, you should also tur n on transmission for Song Position Pointer and Start/Stop/Continue messages as well as Timing Clock. When transmitting Timing Clock from the MRS-1044, we recommend that you turn the drum/bass MIDI channels OFF. Synchronization may become unstable if MIDI messages other than timing clock are also being transmitted.
Specifying transmission of Song Position Pointer messages (SPP)
You can specify whether Song Position Pointer messages will be transmitted. Song Position Pointer is a MIDI message that indicates the current measure position. Normally it is used in conjunction with Timing Clock. When the display indicates "SPP," turn the dial to select one of the following settings.
ON (transmission on): The appropriate Start/ Stop/Continue message will be transmitted when the MRS-1044 stops or begins running (default setting). OFF (transmission off): Start/Stop/Continue messages will not be transmitted.
ON (transmission on): MIDI Song Position Pointer messages will be transmitted when a Locate operation is performed on the MRS-1044 (default setting). OFF (transmission off): Song Position Pointer messages will not be transmitted.
This section explains how to use functions such as the MRS-1044's built-in tuner, and how to change the function of the foot switch.
With the default settings of the MRS-1044, a separately sold foot switch (ZOOM FS01) connected to the [FOOT SW] jack can be used to play/stop the MRS-1044. If you want to use the foot switch to perform manual punch-in/out recording ( p.33), use the following procedure to change the internal setting.
The MRS-1044 has a built-in chromatic tuner that can be used when tuning an instrument (e.g., guitar or bass) connected to the [INPUT 1/2] jacks. Here's how to use the tuner.
1. Connect the instrument that you want to tune to
the [INPUT 1/2] jack, and turn on the [ON/OFF] key for the jack to which you connected it.
2. In the main screen, press the [EFFECT] key, and
then press one of the lit ALGORITHM keys. The patch currently selected for the insert effect will be displayed.
2. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display read "UTILITY SYSTEM," and press the [ENTER] key. 3. Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display
read "UTILITY FOOT SW," and press the [ENTER] key. The function currently assigned to the foot switch will be displayed.
It is not possible to use the tuner from a screen that shows a send/return effect patch.
3. Press the [BYPASS/TUNER] key.