Page 2 - Safety Precautions; About power; Environment; Usage Precautions
Safety Precautions In this manual, symbols are used to highlightwarnings and cautions for you to read so thataccidents can be prevented. The meanings ofthese symbols are as follows: This symbol indicatesexplanations about extremelydangerous matters. If usersignore this symbol and handlethe device th...
Page 3 - Handling; • Electrical interference
Safety P re cautions/ Usage P re cautions ZOOM MRT-3 3 Handling • Since the MRT-3 is a precision electronicdevice, avoid applying excessive force tothe controls. Do not operate the keys orcontrols with your foot. • Take care that no foreign objects (coinsor pins etc.) or liquids can enter the unit. ...
Page 4 - Contents
Safety Precautions/Usage Precautions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 Introduction • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5 Names of Parts • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6 Top Panel • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 5 - Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ZOOM Micro RhythmTrak MRT-3 (subsequently referred to as " the MRT-3 "). The MRT-3 offers the following attractive features. ● Sophisticated rhythm machine incorporates 199 super-realistic drum andpercussion sounds in an amazingly compact body. A full 396 preset ...
Page 6 - Names of Parts
Top Panel Rear Panel ZOOM MRT-3 Names of Parts 6 Names of Parts Keys marked (LED) have an integrated LEDthat causes the key itself to light up. Names of top panel controls and rear panelc o n n e c t o r s a r e i n d i c a t e d w i t h a n g l ebrackets [ ] in this manual. H I N T N O T E 8 8 8 8 ...
Page 7 - Connection Example 1; Getting Connected; Connection Example 2
Connection Example 1 Getting Connected ZOOM MRT-3 7 Getting Connected For mono playback, connect a mono cable to the [OUTPUT MONO] jack. FS01 For stereo playback, connect a Y cable to the [OUTPUT STEREO/PHONES] jack and plug the other end of the cable into the L/R channel inputs of an audio system o...
Page 8 - Using Batteries; Preparations
When connections are complete, set the volume as follows. 1. While the playback system is still turned off and the volume is fully turned down,double-check whether all connections have been made correctly. If cables are connected or disconnected while power is on, or if power is turned on with thevo...
Page 9 - Terms Used in This Manual
This section explains some important concepts of the MRT-3. ■ Pattern Playing a rhythm using sounds stored in the MRT-3 is called playing a pattern. The informationstored in a pattern includes data such as pattern length, beat, and which kit (combination ofdrum/percussion sounds) is used.The pattern...
Page 11 - D E M O; Listening to the Demo Song
The MRT-3 comes with a demo song already built in. Listen to this song to hear for yourself whatthe MRT-3 can do. 1. Press the [FUNCTION] key. The [FUNCTION] key flashes. 2. Press the [SONG] key. The indication "dEMo" appears on the display and the demo song starts. The displayindication cha...
Page 12 - Playing the Pads
The pads on the top panel of the MRT-3 each produce a different sound when hit. The sounddepends on the currently selected kit and pad bank. Try hitting the pads to hear the realisticsounds of the MRT-3. 1. Press the [PATTERN] key. The [PATTERN] key lights up and the MRT-3 goes into pattern mode (in...
Page 14 - Playing a Pattern; Using Patterns
This section shows how to play and record patterns of the MRT-3 in pattern mode. Playing a Pattern The MRT-3 has 396 read-only preset patterns (A01 – D99) and 99 read/write user patterns (U01 –U99). To select and play a pattern, proceed as follows. In the factory default condition, all user patterns...
Page 15 - Changing the Tempo of Pattern Playback
4. Press the [PLAY] key. The [PLAY] key lights up and the pattern is played repeatedly. During playback, the[TEMPO] key flashes in sync with the tempo. The display shows the current position in thepattern (measure/beat). • While a pattern is playing, you can also manually play the pads. • While a pa...
Page 16 - Real-Time Pattern Recording
3. When the tempo is as desired, release the [TEMPO] key. 4. To specify the tempo manually, tap the [TEMPO] key twice or more in the desiredtempo (tap input function). If you tap the [TEMPO] key twice or more often while a pattern is playing or stopped, thetapping interval of the last two taps is ta...
Page 19 - Pattern Step Recording
Pattern Step Recording This section describes step recording, which allows you to enter and record each sound separately,step by step, while the MRT-3 is in the stop condition. Even without mastering how to play thepads in real time, you can easily create complex drum and bass patterns. And you don'...
Page 21 - Changing User Pattern Resolution After Recording; Changing the User Pattern Length
Changing User Pattern Resolution After Recording The resolution that is recorded together with the play information of a user pattern can be changedlater. For example, when a user pattern was recorded without quantization, it can be later set to asixteenth note for dynamic matching. 1. In patter n m...
Page 22 - Changing the User Pattern Beat
3. Use the [VALUE +/-] keys to set the new bar length. The bar length (number of measures) can be set in the range from 1 – 99. 4. Press the [FUNCTION] key. The pattern length is changed. When a recorded pattern was made shorter, the excessmeasures at the end of the pattern will be cut off. When a r...
Page 23 - Copying a Pattern; C O P Y
4. Press the [FUNCTION] key. The pattern beat is changed. Copying a Pattern The currently selected pattern (user pattern or preset pattern) can be copied to any other userpattern number. This is useful for example when wishing to change only a part of a pattern, or toadd a fill-in phrase. 1. In patt...
Page 24 - Erasing a Single User Pattern; D E L
• When the copy is executed, the existing contents of the user pattern selected as copy target will be erased. Make sure that the pattern you have selected is one that you don't mind erasing. • When the copy source is a user pattern, the same pattern is first selected after step 2. However, it is no...
Page 25 - Deleting All User Patterns; A L L
3. To execute the erase process, press the [DELETE/ERASE] key. To cancel theprocess, press the [STOP] key. When erasing is completed, the unit returns to the pattern mode with the empty user patternbeing selected. If erasing was canceled, the unit returns to the pattern mode with the original user p...
Page 26 - Editing a User Kit; Creating Your Own Kit
This section describes how you can edit a user kit and copy any preset kit or user kit into anotheruser kit. Editing a User Kit In kit mode, you can select a user kit and change parameters such as sound, level, and pitchassigned to each pad. 1. Press the [KIT] key. The [KIT] key lights up and the MR...
Page 28 - Kit Items
Kit Items This section describes the items that make up a kit, as well as their setting range. Pad 1: PAD INST Selects the instrument sound to be used for each pad. When this item is selected, a number for thegeneral sound category and a number for each instrument sound is shown. Each push of the [V...
Page 29 - N O R M
Pad 7: INST LEVEL Allows adjusting the level of an instrument sound assigned to a pad. Adjustment is possible over arange of 1 – 15. Pad 4: KIT LEVEL Allows adjusting the level of the entire kit. This adjustment is relative to the INST LEVELsetting. Adjustment is possible over a range of 1 – 15. Pad...
Page 30 - Copying a Kit
Copying a Kit A kit of the MRT-3 (preset kit or user kit) can be copied to any other user kit number (51 – 70).This is useful for example when wishing to change only a part of a kit. 1. In kit mode, select the kit to be used as copy source. The copy source can be either a user kit or a preset kit. 2...
Page 32 - Creating Songs
This section describes how to line up user patterns in a desired order to create an entire song. Thismode of operation is called the song mode. What Is a Song? A song is a programmed sequence of preset patterns or user patterns that are played automatically.A song consists of multiple slots (called ...
Page 33 - Recording Song Patterns
Recording Song Patterns This section describes how you can collect a number of patterns into a song. 1. Press the [SONG] key. The MRT-3 goes into song mode, and the [SONG] key lights up. The display shows thecurrently selected song number. 2. Use the [VALUE +/-] keys to select an empty song number. ...
Page 36 - Changing the Tempo Within a Song
• Also during playback of a song, you can use the pads for manual play. 13. To start playback from a point within a song, hold down the [SONG] key whilepressing the [VALUE +/-] keys. When you press the [VALUE +] key, the step number shown on the display advances by 1,and when you press the [VALUE -]...
Page 37 - Changing the Song Volume
4. Hold down the [TEMPO] key. While the [TEMPO] key is being pressed, the tempo change information for that step isshown on the display. If no tempo change information is stored for that step, the indicationis "---". 5. While holding down the [TEMPO] key, use the [VALUE +/-] keys to set the ...
Page 38 - Selecting a Dedicated Song Kit; P A T
4. Hold down the [FUNCTION] key. While the [FUNCTION] key is being pressed, the volume change information for that step isshown on the display. If no volume information is stored for that step, the indication is "---". 5. While holding down the [FUNCTION] key, use the [VALUE +/-] keys to set...
Page 39 - Copying a Song
The kit for that song is stored, and the unit returns to the song mode. C h e c k i n g t h e A m o u n t o f R e m a i n i n g M e m o r y f o rSongs You can call up a display that shows the remaining free memory for songs as a percentage.Proceed as follows. 1. In song mode, press the [FUNCTION] ke...
Page 40 - Deleting a Song
3. Use the [VALUE +/-] keys to select a song number as copy target. When the copy is executed, the existing contents of the song selected as copy target will be erased.Make sure that the song you have selected is one that you don't mind erasing. 4. To execute the copy process, press the [INSERT/COPY...
Page 41 - Deleting All Songs
When deleting is completed, the unit returns to the song mode with an empty song beingselected.If deleting was canceled, the unit returns to the song mode with the original song patternbeing selected. Once deleted, a song cannot be restored. Proceed with care to prevent inadvertently deletinga song....
Page 42 - Controlling the MRT-3 With a Foot Switch; S T R T; Other Functions
This section describes other convenient functions of the MRT-3 and how to return the unit to thefactory default condition. Controlling the MRT-3 With a Foot Switch The separately available foot switch FS01 can be used to control various functions of the MRT-3. 1. Connect the FS01 to the [FOOT SW] ja...
Page 44 - Synchronizing Playback With an External Device
Synchronizing Playback With an External Device You can synchronize operation of the MRT-3 to an external device with MIDI OUT, such as aMIDI sequencer or recorder. The MRT-3 then performs pattern or song playback using the temposupplied by the external device. 1. Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the MID...
Page 45 - M I D I
The clock source and supported MIDI messages with the various settings are shown below. 3. Use the [VALUE +/-] keys to select the "Midi" or "rMt" setting. When wishing to control the tempo, transport operations, and locate operations all from theexternal device, select "Midi"...
Page 47 - Setting the Pattern/Song Playback Swing
6. Play the external MIDI sequencer or keyboard. The MRT-3 produces drum/percussion sound according to the note numbers received via the[MIDI IN] connector. For information on note number assignments, please refer to the"Reference" section at the end of this manual.It is also possible to sen...
Page 48 - Setting the Precount for Real-Time Recording
Setting the Precount for Real-Time Recording The MRT-3 can perform a countdown before the start of real-time recording. The number ofprecount measures can be changed, and precount can also be turned off. This setting affects allpatterns. 1. In pattern mode, press the [FUNCTION] key and then pad 2 (P...
Page 49 - Returning the MRT-3 to the Factory Default Condition
Returning the MRT-3 to the Factory Default Condition You can return all stored data and settings of the MRT-3 to the factory default condition. This iscalled initialization. Use this function with care. Initialization will clear all user pattern data, user kit data, and song datathat you have create...
Page 50 - Troubleshooting
No sound or very low volume. • Is the [POWER] switch set to ON? Turn power on, as described in the section"Preparations" (page 8). • Is [OUTPUT] jack connected correctly to the playback system? Make connections as described in "GettingConnected" (page 7). • Is there a problem with th...
Page 51 - Specifications
Sampling frequency: 47.6 kHz D/A Converter: 16-bit linear Maximum polyphony: 21 voices Resolution: 96 clock ticks per quarter note Tempo: 40 – 250 BPM Maximum notes/events: 20,000 Instrument sounds: 199 Drum kits: 70 (50 preset, 20 user) Rhythm patterns: 495 (396 preset, 99 user) Songs: 99 Pads: 7 p...
Page 52 - Reference; Kit List
ZOOM MRT-3 Refer ence 52 Reference Kit List 0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950 345678 101112 13, 33 14151618 2, 19 20 1, 21 2223242728293031323435363738394042 9, 43 17, 4425, 4526, 4641, 47 4849505152535455565758 Live RockStudioStanda...
Page 53 - MIDI Note Number Chart
Refer ence ZOOM MRT-3 53 242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556575859 Note # INST NAME PAD # PAD B-1PAD A-1PAD B-5PAD A-3PAD B-7PAD B-3(PAD B-6)PAD A-5PAD B-6 (PAD B-4)PAD A-7PAD B-4(PAD B-2)PAD A-2PAD B-2PAD A-6 PAD A-4 (PAD A-2) High QSlapScratch PushScratch PullSticksS...
Page 54 - Instrument List
ZOOM MRT-3 54 Instrument List 123456789 10111213141516171819202122 123456789 10111213141516171819202122232425262728 Live Kick 1Live Kick 2Studio Booth KickSmall Booth KickMiddle Booth KickMuted KickTight Shell KickHuge KickDeep Hard beater KickAmbient KickStage Ambient Kick 1Stage Ambient Kick 2Dry ...
Page 56 - Pattern List
Pattern List ZOOM MRT-3 56 A01A02A03A04A05A06A07A08A09A10A11A12A13A14A15A16A17A18A19A20A21A22A23A24A25A26A27A28A29A30A31A32A33A34A35A36A37A38A39A40A41A42A43A44A45A46A47A48A49A50 08Beat0108Beat0208Beat0308Beat0408Beat0508Beat0608Beat0708Beat0808Beat0908Beat1008Beat1108Beat1216Beat0116Beat0216Beat0316...
Page 60 - MIDI Implementation
MIDI Implementation 1. Recognized Messages Status 1st 2nd Description ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8nH kk vv Note Off kk: note number (See Note 1) vv: velocity will be ignored 9nH kk 00H Note Off kk: note number (See Note 1) 9nH kk vv Note On kk...
Page 61 - MIDI Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart ZOOM MRT-3 61 [DRUM MACHINE ] Date : 20.Feb.,2002 Model MRT-3 MIDI Implementation Chart Version :1.00 Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function ... Basic Default 1-16 Memorized Channel Changed 1-16 Default 3 Mode Messages Altered ****************** Note 0-127 Number True voic...
Page 62 - Index
■ Display ■ ALL (ALL) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25, 41 COPY (COPY) • • • • • • • • • • • • • 23, 30, 39 DEL (DEL) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 24, 40 DEMO (DEMO) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11 FULL (FULL) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 18, 20, 34...
