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ZOOM HD8/HD16 2 In this manual, symbols are used to highlight w arnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be pre v ented. The meanings of these symbols are as follo ws: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely danger ous matters.
USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ZOOM HD8/HD16 3 • Electrical interference F or safety considerations, the HD8/HD16 has been designed to provide maximum protection ag ainst the emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the de vice, and protection from external interference.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 4 Contents USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Features of the HD8/HD16 .
Contents ZOOM HD8/HD16 5 Copying a V-take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Moving a V-take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 << HD16 only>> Moving V-takes of tracks 1 – 8 to tracks 9 – 16 .
Contents ZOOM HD8/HD16 6 Creating an audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Creating an audio CD by project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Creating an audio CD by album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Using the marker function to separate tracks .
ZOOM HD8/HD16 7 Intr oduction Thank you for selecting the ZOOM HD8/HD16 Hard Disk Recorder (simply called the “ HD8/HD16 ” in this manual). This manual co vers both the HD8 and the HD16 model. In order to take full adv antage of the HD8/HD16’ s versatile functions and to ensure tr ouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual car efully .
Introduction ZOOM HD8/HD16 8 ■ Phrase loop function for pasting audio material Using recorded audio data or audio files pick ed up from a CD-R OM disc, you can create “phrase loops” for e xample of drum licks and guitar rif fs.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 9 Recorder section Rhythm section T rack mixer From immediately after [MASTER] fader To immediately before [MASTER] fader T rack 1 T rack 2 T rack 3 T rack 4 T rack 5 T rack 6 T rack 7 T.
Getting to Know the HD8/HD16 ZOOM HD8/HD16 10 1234 5 6 7/8 MASTER RHYTHM MASTER OUTPUT Recorder section Rhythm section Tr ack mixer From immediately after [MASTER] fader To immediately before [MASTER].
Getting to Know the HD8/HD16 ZOOM HD8/HD16 11 Y ou can arrange rhythm patterns in the desired order of playback, and program chords and tempo to create the rh ythm accompaniment for an entire song. (This is called a “rh ythm song”.) Up to 10 rhythm songs can be created, among which one is selected for editing/playback.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 12 (1) Input section (2) Output section (5) Control section (6) Pad section (3) Meter/display section (4) Fader section (7) Function/transport section HD8 (1) Input section HD8 (3) Meter.
Names of Parts ZOOM HD8/HD16 13 (1) Input section (2) Output section (5) Control section (6) Pad section (3) Meter/display section (4) Fader section (7) Function/transport section HD16 (1) Input secti.
Names of Parts ZOOM HD8/HD16 14 HD8 (4) Fader section HD8/HD16 (5) Control section HD8/HD16 (6) Pad section Parameter knobs Faders (1 – 6, 7/8, [RHYTHM], [MASTER]) Status keys (1 – 6, 7/8, [RHYTHM.
Names of Parts ZOOM HD8/HD16 15 HD16 (4) Fader section HD8/HD16 (7) Function/transport section Parameter knobs Faders (1 – 8, 9/10 – 15/16, [RHYTHM], [MASTER]) Status keys (1 – 8, 9/10 – 15/16.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 16 Connections Connect your instrument, microphone, audio de vices, computer, and MIDI de vices as shown in the follo wing diagram. Guitar Bass The INPUT jacks accept cables with XLR plugs as well as cables with mono phone plugs (balanced/unbalanced).
Connections ZOOM HD8/HD16 17 Guitar Bass (6) << only>> The STEREO SUB-OUT jack normally carries the same signal as the MASTER OUT connectors.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 18 Right side panel CD-R/RW drive bay Installing the CD-R/R W Drive To install the separately av ailable CD-R/R W driv e into a HD8/HD16 model without preinstalled CD-R/R W driv e, proceed as follo ws. Before installing the dri ve, mak e sure that all cables and the AC adapter are disconnected.
Installing the CD-R/RW Drive ZOOM HD8/HD16 19 Rear panel side CD-R/RW drive bay side Power cable Flat cable Right side panel 4. Plug the power cable and flat cable from the main unit into the respective connectors on the CD-R/ RW drive.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 20 Power On/Of f This section explains the procedure for turning the HD8/HD16 on and of f. 1. Make sure that the HD8/HD16 and peripheral equipment is turned off. 2. Make sure that AC adapter , instrument, and monitor system (or headphones) are correctly connected to the HD8/HD16.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 21 Listening to a Demo Song When shipped from the factory , the internal hard disk of the HD8/HD16 contains a demo song. T o listen to it, proceed as follo ws. On the HD8/HD16, song data are managed in units called “projects”. A project encompasses recorded audio data, rhythm and effect settings, and other information.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 22 Let’ s Recor d This section demonstrates the basic recording procedure of the HD8/HD16. As an example, it e xplains ho w to record a guitar connected to INPUT jack 1 on track 1. 1. Press the [NEW PROJECT] key in the contr ol section and then press the [ENTER] key .
ZOOM HD8/HD16 23 Quick T our Now let’ s use your HD8/HD16 to do some serious recording. Connect an instrument or microphone and follo w the instructions belo w to get a feel for what the unit can do. On the HD8/HD16, song data are managed in units called “projects”.
Quick Tour ZOOM HD8/HD16 24 HINT • When selecting a differ ent project or cr eating a new project, the project you wer e working on up to that point is automatically saved. • When performing the shutdown procedur e for the HD8/HD16 ( → p.20), the last project is automatically saved.
Quick Tour ZOOM HD8/HD16 25 5. To change the tempo, press the [TEMPO] key in the rhythm section to bring up the tempo indication on the display , and then tur n the dial to change the value. The tempo v alue can be set in 0.1 BPM steps. When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] k ey to return to the pre vious screen.
Quick Tour ZOOM HD8/HD16 26 HINT • When the [+48V] switch of the HD8 is set to On, phantom power is supplied to both INPUT 1 and 2. •< < only>> When on of the [+48V] switches of the HD16 is set to On, phantom power is supplied to the respective INPUT only .
Quick Tour ZOOM HD8/HD16 27 A combination of ef fect modules that can be used simultaneously is called an “algorithm”. The insert ef fect of the HD8/HD16 has 8 << 9>> dif ferent algorithms for dif ferent applications. Patches can be sa ved individually .
Quick Tour ZOOM HD8/HD16 28 Now we will record the guitar sound (with the insert ef fect applied) on track 1. 1. From the main scr een, repeatedly pr ess the status key 1 until the key is lit in red. The status ke ys are used to select the recording/playback track and to switch muting for each track on and of f.
Quick Tour ZOOM HD8/HD16 29 ZERO [ U ] key Returns the recorder to the start position (counter zero position). STOP [ P ] key Stops the recor der . FF [ Y ] key Moves the current position forwar d in 1-second steps. Movement speed can be increased by holding down the FF [ Y ] key and pressing the REW [ T ] key.
Quick Tour ZOOM HD8/HD16 30 HINT If the [RHYTHM] status key is lit in gr een, the [RHYTHM] fader can be used to adjust the drum track. If the key is lit in r ed, the fader adjusts the bass track. 2. Set the [MASTER] fader to 0 dB and use fader 2 to adjust the monitoring level.
Quick Tour ZOOM HD8/HD16 31 3. Repeatedly press the [SELECT] key , until the parameter to adjust is shown. The display sho ws the selected parameter . The [SELECT] ke y gi ves access to the follo wing track parameters. Parameters mark ed with (*) can be switched on and of f.
Quick Tour ZOOM HD8/HD16 32 in the same way . 6. To r eturn to the main screen, pr ess the [EXIT] key . HINT Besides the method described above, you can also select the track/parameter and then turn the dial to adjust the value. This method lets you edit all track parameters ( → p.
Quick Tour ZOOM HD8/HD16 33 6. While playing the song, turn the parameter knob to adjust the send level value for each track. 7. Adjust the intensity of the other send/return effect in the same way . 8. To r eturn to the main screen, pr ess the [EXIT] key .
Quick Tour ZOOM HD8/HD16 34 When the mix is ready , you can transfer it onto two tracks to create the finished song. This is referred to as “mixdo wn”. There are two w ays of doing this: use the MASTER OUT connectors and record the song on an e xternal recorder , or use the internal master track of the HD8/HD16 to record.
Quick Tour ZOOM HD8/HD16 35 6. While playing the song, turn the dial to select the patch. Y ou can edit the patch to modify the ef fect further ( → p.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 36 Refer ence [Recor der] This chapter explains the functions and operation steps of the recorder section. Each audio track and the master track of the recorder contains ten virtual tracks, called “V -takes”. For each track, you can select one such take, which will be used for recording and playback.
Reference [Recorder] ZOOM HD8/HD16 37 • LINxx-yy V -take recorded through LINE algorithm of insert ef fect • 8INxx-yy << only>> V -take recorded through 8x COMP EQ algorithm of insert .
Reference [Recorder] ZOOM HD8/HD16 38 When you press a pad or ke y , the character is inserted and subsequent characters mo ve one position to the right. T o clear the old name first, press the [EDIT] ke y repeatedly until all characters are erased, and then start the input procedure.
Reference [Recorder] ZOOM HD8/HD16 39 Y ou can specify a location within the song in time units (minutes/seconds/milliseconds) or in measure units (measure/ beat/tick) units, and mov e to that location. 1. V erify that the transport is stopped and the main screen is shown.
Reference [Recorder] ZOOM HD8/HD16 40 The HD8/HD16 provides a “scrub” function that lets you search for a desired location while repeatedly playing a short section before or after the current point. This is con venient to accurately find the point at which a specific sound starts or stops.
Reference [Recorder] ZOOM HD8/HD16 41 Punch-in/out is a function that lets you re-record just a specified region of a pre viously recorded track. The action of switching a currently-playing track to record mode is called “punch-in”, and the action of switching back from recording to playback is called “punch-out”.
Reference [Recorder] ZOOM HD8/HD16 42 before the In point. 6. Repeatedly press the status key for the track on which to perform punch-in/out, until the key flashes red. NOTE If the current location is between the In point and Out point, the status key (and the REC [ O ] key if during r ecording) will be lit r ed.
Reference [Recorder] ZOOM HD8/HD16 43 Here’ s how to mix recorder tracks and the rh ythm section sound onto two stereo channels and record these on the master track. 1. If requir ed, refer to page 36 and select the desired V -take for the master track.
Reference [Recorder] ZOOM HD8/HD16 44 display . 5. To create the file, press the [ENTER] key once more. The stereo W A V file is created in the IMPOR T folder of the currently selected project. By pressing the [EXIT] k ey instead of the [ENTER] ke y , you can cancel the operation and back up one step at a time.
Reference [Recorder] ZOOM HD8/HD16 45 The indications ha ve the follo wing meaning. • Current The bounce result will be recorded on the V -take currently selected for the recording track (def ault setting). •1 – 10 The bounce result will be recorded on the V -take of the recording track with the specified number .
Reference [Recorder] ZOOM HD8/HD16 46 3. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “REC SOURCE” on the second line of the display , and press the [ENTER] key . The display indication changes as follo ws. In this condition, you can select the recording source signal.
Reference [Recorder] ZOOM HD8/HD16 47 NOTE • In 8-track recor ding mode, recor ding on tracks 9/10 – 15/16 and the master track is not possible. The auto punch-in/out and bounce functions are also not available.
Reference [Recorder] ZOOM HD8/HD16 48 2. Press the [MARK] key in the contr ol section. A mark will be assigned to the current location. The second line of the display alw ays sho ws the number of the mark at the current point or the closest preceding mark.
Reference [Recorder] ZOOM HD8/HD16 49 In the default condition of a project, a pre-count of four beats is heard before the start of recording. The number of beats and the pre-count v olume can be changed as follo ws. 1. From the main scr een, press the [PROJECT/ UTILITY] key .
ZOOM HD8/HD16 50 Refer ence [T rack Editing] This section explains ho w to edit audio data contained on the audio tracks or the master track. There are two major types of editing functions: specifying a range within a track for editing, and editing an entire V -take.
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 51 editing target will also be a single track. • When two tracks or the master track have been selected as editing source, the editing tar get will also be two tracks or the master track. The currently selected V -take for each track will be the target.
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 52 7. Specify the copy destination start point in the same way as for the copy source, and pr ess the [ENTER] key . The indication “Copy?” appears on the second line of the display . 8. To execute the copy operation, press the [ENTER] key .
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 53 The second line of the display no w lets you specify the erase range end point. 4. Use the same procedur e as in step 2 to specify the erase range end point. If you press the PLA Y [ R ] key at this point, the specifi ed range will be played.
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 54 3. Press the [ENTER] key . The second line of the display no w lets you specify the f ade- in/fade-out end point. 4. Use the same procedur e as in step 2 to specify the fade-in/fade-out end point. If you press the PLA Y [ R ] key at this point, the specifi ed range will be played.
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 55 Y ou can change the duration of the entire audio data on a track without changing the pitch (time stretch/compress). The stretched or compressed data can be written o ver the old data on the same track or pasted on another track while lea ving the source data unchanged.
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 56 1. Refer to steps 1 – 6 of “Basic steps for range editing” and select the PITCH FIX command. Select the track/V -take for time stretch/ compress, and pr ess the [ENTER] key . The indication “Pitch Fix” appears on the first line of the display , and “Ke y” on the second line.
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 57 6. Use the cursor left/right keys to cause the counter indication to flash. Then use the dial to specify the start point for pitch compensation. Y ou can also use the MARKER [ U ]/[ I ] ke ys, ZER O [ U ] ke y, and REW [ T ]/FF [ Y ] keys to locate the point.
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 58 3. Use the cursor left/right keys or the status keys to select the target track, and use the dial to select the V -take number . If you specify the same track/V -take as the source, the harmon y data will be added to the original data and the V -take will be ov erwritten.
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 59 HINT When playing the harmony , the drum/bass track will also be played. Use the faders as r equired to adjust the level. 12 . When recor ding has progr essed to the point where you want harmony generation to stop, press the STOP [ P ] key .
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 60 created harmony will r each the target pitch. The setting range is 0 – 30. The larger the v alue, the smoother the transition to the harmon y . 7. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “Source Level” on the display , and turn the dial to set the volume for the edit source.
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 61 Recorded audio data can also be edited in V -take units. This is con v enient for example to e xchange the data on tw o V -takes or delete a V -take that is no longer needed. The procedure is explained in this section.
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 62 [ENTER] key once more. When the erase operation is completed, the unit returns to the V -take selection screen. By pressing the [EXIT] ke y instead of the [ENTER] k ey , you can cancel the operation and back up one step at a time.
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 63 2. Use the cursor left/right keys to select “T rack1-T rack8” as source, and press the [ENTER] key . When you select “T rack1-Track8” as mo ve source, the indication “MO VE V -T AKE on the first line of the display changes to “8TRA CKS MO VE”.
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 64 2. Use the cursor left/right keys to select one of the following choices. • PROJECT Import any V -take from another project. • IMPORT FOLDER Import a W A V/AIFF file located on the internal hard disk. • CD-ROM Import a W A V/AIFF file located on a CD-R OM or CD-R/ RW disc.
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 65 ● Sampling frequency other than 44.1 kHz A selection screen for choosing whether to perform con v ersion to 44.1 kHz (resampling) appears. T urn the dial to select whether to perform resampling or not, and press the [ENTER] ke y .
Reference [Track Editing] ZOOM HD8/HD16 66 3. Use the status keys or the dial to select a track for capture. The status ke y for the currently selected track is lit in orange. It is also possible to select the master track. In this case, the indication sho ws “Master” and the [MASTER] status k ey is lit.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 67 Phrase pool Audio track Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase Project Project 1 Phrase pool Audio track CD-ROM/R/RW Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase Phrase (1) (2) (3) Refer ence [Phrase Loop.
Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM HD8/HD16 68 This section describes ho w to load a phrase into the phrase pool. When loading phrases, some steps are similar for each type. 1. From the main scr een, press the [PROJECT/ UTILITY] key in the display section.
Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM HD8/HD16 69 keys to select the track number , and tur n the dial to select the V -take number . When track 8 is selected with the HD8 or track 16 with the HD16, turning the dial further to the right selects tracks in odd- numbered/e ven-numbered pairs or the master track.
Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM HD8/HD16 70 The indication “Import?” appears on the display . 4. To carry out the import process, pr ess the [ENTER] key once more. The phrase is imported. When the import process is completed, the phrase menu appears again.
Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM HD8/HD16 71 3. Tu rn the dial to select the phrase that you want to edit. When you press the PLA Y [ R ] key , the selected phrase is played. If you select a number where no phrase is imported, the indication “EMPTY” appears instead of the phrase name.
Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM HD8/HD16 72 4. Press the [FUNCTION] key in the function/ transport section twice, to bring up the indication “COPY PHRASE” on the first line of the display . Then press the [ENTER] key . The screen for specifying the copy destination phrase number appears.
Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM HD8/HD16 73 Phrases contained in the phrase pool can be played in a specified order , repeated automatically , and written as a phrase loop to a specified track/V -take.
Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM HD8/HD16 74 HINT If the formula does not fit on two lines, the indication scr olls by one character each. If you use the cursor keys to move the input position, the line scr olls accordingly . If you make a mistak e during input, correct it as follo ws.
Reference [Phrase Looping] ZOOM HD8/HD16 75 8. Use the keys and pads of the pad section to enter the formula for creating the loop. For information on entry procedures, refer to page 73. 9. When formula input is completed, press the [ENTER] key . The display indication changes as follo ws.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 76 Refer ence [Mixer] This section explains the functions and operation of the tw o mixer types built into the HD8/HD16. The mixer of the HD8/HD16 is di vided into two sections: an “in.
Reference [Mixer] ZOOM HD8/HD16 77 1234 5 6 7/8 MASTER RHYTHM 1234 5 6 7 8 9/10 11/12 13/14 15/16 MASTER RHYTHM Tr acks 7/8 Recorder section Rhythm section T rack mixer Tr a ck 1 Tr a ck 2 Tr a ck 3 T.
Reference [Mixer] ZOOM HD8/HD16 78 << only>> It is also possible to press two separate [ON/ OFF] ke ys together . HINT << only>> When the [8TRACK RECORDING] key is activated, the 8-track r ecording mode becomes active, and up to eight inputs can be used simultaneously .
Reference [Mixer] ZOOM HD8/HD16 79 ● No track selected as recor ding track NOTE • The diagrams above show the signal flow when the insert effect has not been inserted into the input mixer . When the insert effect is inserted, the signal flow will change, depending on the number of input and output channels of the effect ( → p.
Reference [Mixer] ZOOM HD8/HD16 80 3. Use the cursor up/down keys to select the track parameter you want to adjust. ■ T rack parameter list F or a list of a v ailable parameters for tracks/inputs, see the table belo w .
Reference [Mixer] ZOOM HD8/HD16 81 NOTE • When a recor ding track is selected, the input signal is sent to that track directly , without going through the track mixer . Therefor e the input track parameter setting has no effect. However , the REC L VL parameter is always active, regardless of the recor ding standby setting of a track.
Reference [Mixer] ZOOM HD8/HD16 82 parameter with the [SELECT] key and then pr ess the [ENTER] key . 5. To r eturn to the main screen, pr ess the [EXIT] key . In the HD8/HD16, the parameters of adjacent odd-numbered/ ev en-numbered mono tracks can be linked, resulting in a pair of stereo tracks.
Reference [Mixer] ZOOM HD8/HD16 83 NOTE If the SUB-OUT SEND ON/OFF parameter of the master track is set to ON, calling a SUB-OUT SEND parameter for another track/input will only bring up the indication “xxx SUB SEND Master” (where xxx is the track/input name), and no setting can be made.
Reference [Mixer] ZOOM HD8/HD16 84 The current mixer and ef fect settings can be sav ed as a so- called “scene” in a special area of the memory , and recalled either manually or automatically whene ver desired. This is con v enient when you want to compare v arious mixes, or when you want to automate mix operations.
Reference [Mixer] ZOOM HD8/HD16 85 song as well as all other mix settings as scenes. 4. While the recor der is stopped, press the ZERO [ U ] key in the transport section to move to the recor der start position. The beginning of the song (counter zero location) already contains the mark number 00.
Reference [Mixer] ZOOM HD8/HD16 86 • CHORUS/DELA Y group Pad 5 (CHOR US/DELA Y) • REVERB group Pad 6 (REVERB) • MASTER F ADER group [MASTER] status ke y When a group is enabled, the respecti ve k ey/pad is lit, and when the group is disabled, the ke y/pad goes out.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 87 Refer ence [Rhythm] This section explains the functions and operation of the b uilt-in rhythm section of the HD8/HD16. The rhythm section of the HD8/HD16 uses internal drum sounds and bass sounds to generate rhythm accompaniment.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 88 Multiple rhythm patterns arranged in a desired order of playback are collecti vely called a “rh ythm song”. Besides the rhythm pattern data, a rhythm song comprises information about v arious aspects such as chord, tempo, and time signature to create the accompaniment for an entire song.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 89 6. To stop rhythm pattern playback, press the STOP [ P ] key . 7. To r eturn to the main screen, pr ess the [EXIT] key . HINT During rhythm pattern playback, it is also possible to play rhythm section sounds by hitting the pads.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 90 The HD8/HD16 of fers a selection of 11 bass programs. T o select a bass program, proceed as follo ws. 1. Press the [RHYTHM] status key r epeatedly , until the key is lit in red. While the [RHYTHM] status ke y is lit in red, the pads can be used to play a bass program.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 91 When you hit a pad while pressing the [REPEA T/STEP] key , the pad plays repeatedly at the specified interv al (roll play). For e xample, you can repeat a kick drum at quarter note interv als, or play a hihat in sixteenth note units.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 92 5. To change the key/range of the scale, turn the dial. The ke y selected here is the note assigned to pad 1. When you change the ke y , the notes assigned to all other pads will also shift accordingly . The range for specifying the ke y is C1 to B4 which corresponds to more than four octa ves.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 93 indication “QUANTIZE” on the second line of the display , and press the [ENTER] key . The current quantize setting is sho wn. The quantize v alue is the smallest note unit for recording a pattern. When performing real-time input, your play is recorded using the note steps selected here.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 94 6. Hit the pads while listening to the metronome. Y our performance on the pads will be recorded as a drum sequence according to the quantization setting. The intensity with which you hit the pads will also be recorded.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 95 3. Hold down the [SHIFT] key in the pad section and press pad 9 (KIT/PROG) so that the pad lights up. When the pad is lit, the scale and ke y/range selection screen for the bass program is sho wn. 4. If necessary , change the scale and key/range settings.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 96 Drum sequence step input Quantize setting = quarter note Quantize setting = sixteenth note F or step input, you enter each note separately , while the rhythm pattern is in the stop condition.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 97 Bass sequence step input Quantize setting = quarter note Duration setting = quarter note Quantize setting = 8th note Duration setting = 8th note Quantize setting = quarter note Duration setting = quarter note Quantize setting = 8th note Duration setting = 16th note Pad Pad Pad Pad Pad 9.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 98 6. Use the cursor up/down keys to select the quantize value. The v alue selected here becomes the duration of 1 step. 7. Tu rn the dial to select the duration value, as listed below . The duration is specified as “ x 1”, i.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 99 3. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “ORIGINAL ROOT” on the second line of the display , and press the [ENTER] key . This screen allo ws you to specify the root for the selected rhythm pattern.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 100 7. To r eturn to the main screen, pr ess the [EXIT] key several times. When an empty rhythm pattern is selected for input, the pattern name “Pat xxx” (where xxx is the pattern number) is automatically assigned.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 101 This section explains ho w to delete all data from a specified rhythm pattern, returning it to the blank state. NOTE Once deleted, a rhythm pattern cannot be restor ed. Use this function with car e. 1. From the main scr een, hold down the [SHIFT] key and press pad 7 (P A TTERN).
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 102 3. To r eturn to the main screen, pr ess the [EXIT] key . This section explains ho w to input rhythm pattern data into an empty rhythm song by specifying the rh ythm pattern number and number of measures. HINT In rhythm song mode, the curr ently selected drum kit/bass program is always enabled.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 103 8. Repeatedly press the cursor right key to move to the measure number for which “EOS” is shown. During step input, you can use the cursor left/right k eys to mov e the input position in measure units. When you reach the end of the song, the indication “EOS” is sho wn on the second line of the display .
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 104 The F AST (Formula Assisted Song T ranslator) method dev eloped by ZOOM uses simple formulas to specify rh ythm pattern playback from start to end. The follo wing ke ys and pads can be used for numeric input. The basic rules for creating a rhythm pattern sequence are as follo ws.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 105 is not possible. • If you wish to edit a rhythm song that was written with this method, edit the formula and then write the entire song again, or use step input. 1. From the main scr een, hold down the [SHIFT] key and press pad 8 (SONG) so that the pad lights up.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 106 4. Tu rn the dial to specify the note name (C – B) that will be the root of the chor d. The follo wing screen sho ws an example of changing the chord root to A. 5. To specify the chord type, pr ess the cursor down key once to bring up the indication “Chord” on the first line of the display .
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 107 Pattern Beat Root/chord T empo Drum track volume Bass track volume 13 24 5 PATTERN 1 PATTERN 20 D maj G min A7 BPM-135 10 10 4/4 Measure A rhythm song contains information about rh ythm patterns, chord, tempo, beat etc.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 108 ● To change an event setting Display the e vent you w ant to change, and turn the dial to alter the setting. ● To delete event information Display the e vent you w ant to delete, and press the [FUNCTION] ke y twice.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 109 6. Tu rn the dial to select the copy source end measure, and pr ess the [ENTER] key . The screen for selecting the copy destination appears. 7. Tu rn the dial to select the copy destination start measure. 8. To execute the copy process, pr ess the [ENTER] key .
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 110 used as copy source. 4. Press the [ENTER] key . In this condition, you can select the rhythm song to be used as copy tar get. 5. Tu rn the dial to select the copy destination rhythm song, and press the [ENTER] key .
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 111 the dial and the pads/keys of the pad section to select a character . For details on entering characters, see page 37. 5. Repeat step 4 until the name is as desired. 6. To r eturn to the main screen, pr ess the [EXIT] key several times.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 112 The HD8/HD16 stores information about samples assigned to the pads of a drum kit, and about settings such as pad v olume and panning in so-called kit files. When a kit file is loaded in the rhythm section, all samples and pad settings stored in the file will become acti ve and can be used as a drum kit.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 113 HINT • For information on the folder structure of the HD8/HD16, see page 208. •T o assign a sample imported from an external source, select the folder “0USER” under the “SAMPLER” folder in the root directory of the har d disk.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 114 The numbers 0 – 7 specify the group to which the pad belongs (0 = no group, 1 – 7: respecti ve group). P ads in the same group cannot produce sound at the same time.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 115 The display indication changes as follo ws. 5. Tu rn the dial to select the kit file to use as copy source, and pr ess the [ENTER] key .
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 116 4. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “IMPORT” on the second line of the display , and press the [ENTER] key . The display indication changes as follo ws. In this condition, you can select the project from which to import the kit file.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 117 av ailable characters are limited.) 7. Repeat step 6 until the name is as desired. 8. When the name entry is completed, press the [EXIT] key .
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 118 Y ou can specify the playback start and end point for the sample. 1. Perform steps 1 – 8 of “Making various sample settings” and select the “ST ART/END POINT” parameter . Then press the [ENTER] key . The sample start point is sho wn on the second line of the display .
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 119 The re verse action is carried out. To return to the parameter selection screen, press the [EXIT] k ey . Y ou can assign a name to a sample as follo ws. 1. Perform steps 1 – 8 of “Making various sample settings” and select the “NAME” parameter .
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 120 HINT • When a sample with the same name is present in the same folder on the hard disk, a “ ✽ ” symbol appears on the display . This is a warning that the file cannot be created. Y ou must first change the name from this scr een.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 121 CD-ROM/R/RW Sample pool Audio file Sample Sample Sample Sample Sample Sample Tr ack/V -T ake Projects In the factory def ault condition, an array of samples is present in the HD8/HD16 for use by the drum kits.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 122 ● CD-ROM Import an audio file (W A V/AIFF) from a CD-R OM/R/R W disc inserted in the CD-R/R W dri ve. To import a sample from a CD-R OM/R/R W disc, insert it into the CD-R/R W driv e. The subsequent steps will dif fer , depending on the type of source.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 123 By pressing the [EXIT] ke y instead of the [ENTER] k ey , you can cancel the operation and back up one step at a time. HINT The imported sample is saved in a folder called “0USER” in the SAMPLER folder immediately under the r oot directory (top level folder) of the internal hard disk.
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 124 This section explains ho w to edit various settings that af fect the entire rhythm section, such as adjusting the pad sensiti vity or adjusting the volume of the metronome. The basic procedure for editing the rhythm section settings is the same for most items, as described belo w .
Reference [Rhythm] ZOOM HD8/HD16 125 Y ou can change the volume of the metronome that is heard when you record a rhythm pattern in real time. Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Basic procedure” to bring up the indication “CLICK V OLUME”, and press the [ENTER] k ey .
ZOOM HD8/HD16 126 MASTER OUTPUT MASTER INPUT REC LEVEL 12 3 7/8 RHYTHM 12 7/8 RHYTHM << 15/16>> 1 – 2 << 1 – 8>> << 15/16>> REVERB CHORUS/DELA Y REVERB SEND Sen.
Reference [Effects] ZOOM HD8/HD16 127 LINE MASTERING CLEAN DISTORTION ACO/BASS SIM BASS MIC DUAL MIC 8xCOMP EQ * VOL PDL applies to all inputs COMP/ LIMITER MODULA TION/ DELA Y PREAMP ZNR 3BAND EQ VOL.
Reference [Effects] ZOOM HD8/HD16 128 instantly switch insert ef fect settings simply by selecting the appropriate algorithm, and then selecting a patch. The table belo w sho ws the number of patches for each algorithm. In the default condition of a project, the insert ef fect is applied to the input mixer .
Reference [Effects] ZOOM HD8/HD16 129 individually . 5. When the insert position selection is completed, press the [EXIT] key . When an algorithm other than 8x COMP EQ is selected, up to two inputs from Input 1 – 8 can be selected as insert position.
Reference [Effects] ZOOM HD8/HD16 130 HINT If you press the [ENTER] key in the bypass condition, the tuner function will be called up ( → p. 167). 5.
Reference [Effects] ZOOM HD8/HD16 131 LINE MASTERING CLEAN DISTORTION ACO/BASS SIM BASS MIC DUAL MIC 8 x COMP EQ COMP/LIMITER COMP/LIMITER EFX EFX PREAMP PREAMP 3BAND EQ 3BAND E Q MOD/DELAY MOD/DEL AY.
Reference [Effects] ZOOM HD8/HD16 132 HINT To r eselect the ef fect type, repeatedly pr ess the cursor up key to bring up the ef fect type name, and then turn the dial.
Reference [Effects] ZOOM HD8/HD16 133 2. Press the [EDIT] key . The currently selected patch can be edited. 3. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “TOT AL” on the first line and the indication “Patch Level” on the second line of the display .
Reference [Effects] ZOOM HD8/HD16 134 This section explains ho w to select and edit patches for the send/return ef fect (re verb, chorus/delay). The “re verb” and “chorus/delay” parts of the send/return ef fect are separate and can be used independently .
Reference [Effects] ZOOM HD8/HD16 135 3. Press the [EDIT] key . The second line of the display sho ws the currently selected effect type. 4. Tu rn the dial to select the effect type. When the ef fect type is changed, the ef fect parameters will also change accordingly .
Reference [Effects] ZOOM HD8/HD16 136 This section explains ho w to edit the name of the patch that is currently selected for a send/return ef fect. 1. At the send/return effect patch select scr een, select the patch whose name you want to change. 2. Press the [EDIT] key .
Reference [Effects] ZOOM HD8/HD16 137 5. Tu rn the dial to select the import source project, and pr ess the [ENTER] key . The subsequent steps dif fer , depending on which selection was made in step 3. ● When “ALL” was selected V erify that the indication “Import?” is sho wn on the display and proceed to step 6.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 138 Refer ence [Cr eating a CD] This section describes ho w to use the CD-R/R W drive in the HD8/HD16 to create an audio CD or store a project from the hard disk onto a CD-R/R W disc. NOTE • This section does not apply to HD8/HD16 models without integrated CD-R/RW drive.
Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM HD8/HD16 139 This section describes ho w to create an audio CD using a completed project as source material. Y ou can write the contents of the master track of the current project to a CD-R/R W disc. When creating an audio CD by project, you can select any desired V -take of the master track as source.
Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM HD8/HD16 140 HINT • When adding tracks, a blank of 2 seconds will automatically be inserted between tracks on the disc. • As long as the finalizing operation has not been performed, the CD-R/RW disc cannot be played on an or dinary CD player .
Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM HD8/HD16 141 as track 1 of the album. The indication “End of Album” mo ves up to the ne xt track (track 2 in this example), and the screen changes as follo ws. Pressing the PLA Y [ R ] key in this condition will play the master track of the currently displayed project.
Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM HD8/HD16 142 When the write process is completed, the disc is ejected automatically , and the message “Next?” appears on the display . T o write another disc with the same content, insert a blank CD-R/R W disc or a CD-R W disc which has been completely erased, and press the [ENTER] k ey .
Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM HD8/HD16 143 The HD8/HD16 lets you re gister the master tracks of multiple projects in a list (playlist) for continuous playback in a sequence ( → p. 165). It is possible to include playlist information when creating an audio CD by alb um.
Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM HD8/HD16 144 PLA Y [ R ] key . Playback of the selected track starts. When the track is finished, playback continues with the ne xt track. During audio CD playback, all faders e xcept for the [MASTER] f ader as well as the EQ, re verb, chorus/delay , and pan settings are disabled.
Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM HD8/HD16 145 HINT A CD-RW disc can also be erased fr om the backup menu ( → p. 146). Bring up the indication “BACK UP” on the fi rst line of the display and the indication “CD-R W ERASE” on the second line. Then press the [ENTER] key .
Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM HD8/HD16 146 By pressing the [EXIT] ke y instead of the [ENTER] k ey , you can cancel the operation and back up one step at a time.
Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM HD8/HD16 147 NOTE When a backup spans several discs, the discs must be used in the same order for r estore. Be sure to note the disc number on the case and label of the disc. HINT When the disc has been ejected, it is possible to abort the backup operation.
Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM HD8/HD16 148 The right side of the display sho ws the number of the project that has been only partly backed up. Insert the ne xt CD-R/R W disc and press the [ENTER] ke y . The backup operation resumes. If more than two discs are required, the abo ve steps will be repeated.
Reference [Creating a CD] ZOOM HD8/HD16 149 8. To execute the load operation, press the [ENTER] key . T o cancel, press the [EXIT] key instead. When the operation is finished, the display indication changes to “Complete!”, and the CD-R/R W disc is ejected.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 150 Refer ence [Pr ojects] This section describes ho w to perform operations for entire projects. On the HD8/HD16, the data needed to reproduce a song you create are managed in units called “projects”.
Reference [Projects] ZOOM HD8/HD16 151 ● PROTECT Switch the protection status of the currently loaded project on or of f. ● SEQUENCE PLA Y Continuously play the master tracks from se veral projects sav ed on the hard disk. 4. Press the [ENTER] key to execute the operation (or change the setting) that you selected.
Reference [Projects] ZOOM HD8/HD16 152 This operation displays the size of the currently loaded project, the av ailable capacity of the internal hard disk, and the remaining recording time. 1. Refer to steps 1 – 3 of “Basic procedur e” to bring up the indication “SIZE” on the second line of the display .
Reference [Projects] ZOOM HD8/HD16 153 display . 3. Press the [ENTER] key to erase the pr oject. When erasing is completed, press the [EXIT] k ey to return to the main screen. NOTE • Once a project has been erased, it cannot be r ecovered. Use this operation with care.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 154 Refer ence [MIDI] This section explains the MIDI-related settings and functions of the HD8/HD16. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interf ace) is a standard that allo ws messages such as performance data (collecti vely called “MIDI messages”) to be exchanged between de vices such as electronic musical instruments and computers.
Reference [MIDI] ZOOM HD8/HD16 155 This section explains ho w to make MIDI-related settings. The procedure is the same for most settings. The basic steps are as follo ws. 1. From the main scr een, hold down the [SHIFT] key in the pad section and press pad 7 (P A TTERN) or pad 8 (SONG), so that the pad is lit.
Reference [MIDI] ZOOM HD8/HD16 156 be transmitted as Note On/Of f messages. HINT If you set the drum kit and bass pr ogram to the same MIDI channel, playing information for both will be handled together and appear at the MIDI OUT connector (or USB port).
Reference [MIDI] ZOOM HD8/HD16 157 Y ou can specify whether MIDI T ime Code (MTC) messages used for synchronization will be transmitted. Refer to steps 1 – 4 of “Basic procedure” to bring up the indication “MTC” on the display and press the [ENTER] k ey .
Reference [MIDI] ZOOM HD8/HD16 158 Using the SMF player function, the HD8/HD16 can read F ormat 0 SMF (Standard MIDI Files) from a CD-R OM/R/R W disc and load the contents into a project.
Reference [MIDI] ZOOM HD8/HD16 159 NOTE When an SMF is played in the above condition, the rhythm song or rhythm pattern of the HD8/HD16 will be played at the same time. If you do not want to play the drum/bass sound, set the [RHYTHM] status key to OFF or select an empty rhythm song/rhythm pattern.
Reference [MIDI] ZOOM HD8/HD16 160 4. V erify that the setting is On, and press the [EXIT] key . In the default condition of a project, the setting is On. If it w as set to Of f, turn the dial to select On. 5. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “FILE SELECT” on the display .
ZOOM HD8/HD16 161 Refer ence [USB] This section explains the settings and operation steps for using the USB port of the HD8/HD16. When the HD8/HD16 is connected to a computer (W indows/ Macintosh) via the USB port, the follo wing functions become av ailable.
Reference [USB] ZOOM HD8/HD16 162 4. Double-click on the HD8/HD16 hard disk shown on the computer . The content of the HD8/HD16 hard disk is sho wn. In mass storage mode, the follo wing operations are possible.
Reference [USB] ZOOM HD8/HD16 163 This section explains the basic settings for control surf ace mode which allo ws using the controls of the HD8/HD16 to remotely operate a D A W software application installed on the computer . Y ou can select to use either the USB port or the MIDI IN/OUT connectors for control surface mode.
Reference [USB] ZOOM HD8/HD16 164 If the MIDI IN/OUT connectors are selected for carrying the control surface mode signals, you can use mass storage mode and control surface mode simultaneously . This is con venient to access the HD8/HD16 hard disk while operating D A W software.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 165 Refer ence [Other Functions] This section explains v arious other functions of the HD8/HD16. The HD8/HD16 lets you line up the master tracks from multiple projects sa ved on the hard disk and play them continuously in a specified order (sequence play).
Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM HD8/HD16 166 8. Tu rn the dial to select the next project to play . Use the same procedure to select projects for subsequent positions.
Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM HD8/HD16 167 During project playback, the follo wing ke ys can be used to select a track, pause play , or locate a certain point. ● PLA Y [ R ] key Starts playback from the be ginning of the current project. ● STOP [ P ] key Interrupts project playback and returns to the start of the current project.
Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM HD8/HD16 168 String1 E G E D E D D String2 B D C# A B B A String3 G A A F# G# G G String4 D E E D E D D String5 A B A A B G A String6 E E D E D D String7 B GUIT AR BASS OPEN A OPEN D OPEN E OPEN G DADGAD T uner type String number/ note name 7.
Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM HD8/HD16 169 W ith the default settings of a project, a foot switch connected to the CONTR OL IN jack can be used to control play/stop of the recorder . T o use the foot switch to control manual punch- in/out recording ( → p.
Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM HD8/HD16 170 5. To r eturn to the main screen, pr ess the [EXIT] key several times. The le vel meter on the top panel can indicate the le vel of the signal after passing through the faders (post-f ader) or the signal before passing through the faders (pre-f ader).
Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM HD8/HD16 171 4. Tu rn the dial to change the setting to a value from 1 – 3. 5. When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key several times to return to the main screen. To check the system software version of the HD8/HD16, proceed as follo ws.
Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM HD8/HD16 172 This action serves to test and restore data on the internal hard disk. Perform this procedure when operation of the HD8/ HD16 has become unstable. NOTE Scan Disk may not be able in all cases to r estore damaged files.
Reference [Other Functions] ZOOM HD8/HD16 173 This action formats the hard disk and restores system files and v arious data necessary for operation of the HD8/HD16. All existing projects including demo song data will be erased. • Once erased, user -created pr ojects cannot be restor ed.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 174 Specifications Model HD8 HD16 Recorder Physical track 8 (mono x6, stereo x1) 16 (mono x8, stereo x4) Virtual take 80 (10V -takes per track) 160 (10V -takes per track) Rhythm track S.
Specifications ZOOM HD8/HD16 175 Input XLR/standard phone combo jack x2 (Balanced operation) Input impedance 1 kilohm, pin 2hot (Unbalanced operation) Input impedance 50 kilohm Hi-Z selectable x1 Inpu.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 176 Tr oubleshooting If there are problems during operation of the HD8/HD16, check the follo wing points first. ■ No sound, or sound is very weak • Check the connections to your monitor system, and the volume setting of the system.
Troubleshooting ZOOM HD8/HD16 177 (REVERB) is lit. If it is out, hold do wn the [SHIFT] ke y and press the pad. • Make sure that the send le vel for each track is raised ( → p. 79). ■ Cannot hear rhythm pattern playback • Make sure that the [RHYTHM] status ke y is lit (in green or red).
Troubleshooting ZOOM HD8/HD16 178 ■ Cannot load SMF from CD-ROM or CD-R/RW disc •V erify that the file is a Format 0 SMF . • Make sure that the SMF file name has the proper extension (.MID). • An SMF located on an unfinalized CD-R/R W cannot be loaded.
ZOOM HD8/HD16 179 Appendix Ef fect parameters COMP/LIMITER module Parameter description EFX module Parameter description Insert ef fect CLEAN, DISTORTION, ACO/BASS SIM algorithm T ype Parameter Compressor Sense Attack T one Level MXR Dynacomp type compressor .
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 180 T able 1 Parameters marked with e allow selection of setting value in note units, using the song/pattern tempo as r efer ence. The note duration according to the setting value is shown below . NOTE • The actually available note range depends on the parameter .
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 181 Parameter description 3Band EQ module Parameter description MOD/DELA Y module Acoustic Sim To p Body Level This effect mak es an electric guitar sound like an acoustic guitar . Aco_Ere Pr e Color T one Level This is a dedicated preamp for electroacoustic guitar .
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 182 Parameter description T able 5 ZNR module Parameter description V olume Pedal module Parameter description Parameter name Setting range Description Depth Exciter: 0 – 30 Adjusts ef fect depth. Others: 0 – 100 Adjusts modulation depth.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 183 COMP/LIMITER module EFX module Parameter description PREAMP module Parameter description 3Band EQ module BASS algorithm T ype Parameter Rack Comp For an e xplanation of types and parameters, see CLEAN, DISTOR TION, A CO/BASS SIM algorithms.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 184 MOD/DELA Y module ZNR module V olume Pedal module COMP/LIMITER module EFX module MIC PRE module Parameter description T ype Parameter Chorus For an explanation of types and parameters, see CLEAN, DIST OR TION, A CO/BASS SIM algorithms.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 185 3BAND EQ module MOD/DELA Y module ZNR module V olume Pedal module COMP/LIMITER module Parameter description MIC PREAMP L module 3BAND EQ L module T ype Parameter 3Band EQ For an explanation of types and parameters, see CLEAN, DISTOR TION, A CO/BASS SIM algorithms.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 186 DELA Y module Parameter description COMP/LIMITER R module MIC PREAMP R module 3BAND EQ R module DELA Y R module ZNR module V olume Pedal module T ype Parameter Delay L Time Feedback Mix Delay effect with max. setting 2000 ms.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 187 COMP/LIMITER module ISOLA TOR module Parameter description 3BAND EQ R module MOD/DELA Y module Parameter description LINE algorithm T ype Parameter Compressor F or an explanation of types and parameters, see DU AL MIC algorithm.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 188 ZNR module V olume Pedal module Modules 1 - 8 Parameter description V olume Pedal module COMP/Lo-Fi module Parameter description Feedback 0 – 100 Adjusts feedback amount. Mix 0 – 100 Adjusts mix ratio of effect sound to original sound.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 189 NORMALIZER module Parameter description 3BAND EQ module DIMENSION/RESO module Parameter description ZNR module V olume Pedal module EFX Level 0 – 100 Adjusts effect sound le vel. Dry Level 0 – 100 Adjusts original sound lev el.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 190 CHORUS/DELA Y module Parameter description REVERB module Parameter description Send/r eturn effect T ype Parameter Chorus LFO T ype Depth Rate Pre Delay EFX Level Mixes a v ariable pitch-shifted component to original sound, resulting in full-bodied resonating tone.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 191 Ef fect Patch List Insert ef fect CLEAN algorithm No. Patch name Description 0 Standard Standard clean sound optimized for line-le vel equipment. 1 Ensemble T ransparent sound with ensemble effect. 2 CompPlus Univ ersal compressor with a wide range of uses.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 192 17 Crunch Crunch sound optimized for cutting. 18 NuanceOD Overdri ve sound brings out those fine amp details. 19 Tr emolo Tremolo sound for arpeggio. 20 ShortDL Y Rock lead sound with short delay . 21 Half W ah Midrange-oriented sound with half open wah.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 193 9 Melody Chorus sound for melody , solo, chord playing, or harmonics. 10 SlapJazz Basic slap sound in the jazz bass style. 11 Destroy Smashing sound mixing distortion, pitch shift, and ring modulator . 12 Tr emolo A great match for moody bass line and chord playing.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 194 DUAL MIC algorithm No. Name Comment Recommended L/R input 0 V o/Vo 1 For duets V ocals 1 V o/Vo 2 Chorus for main vocal V ocals 2 V o/Vo 3 For harmony V ocals 3 AG/V o 1 Cre.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 195 16 DanceDrm Reinforces bass for dance rhythms 17 Octaver Adds one-octav e lower sound 18 Percushn Gi ves air , presence, and stereo spread to percussion 19 MoreT one Distort.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 196 9 A Capla For a cappella group 1 - 2 Female v ocal 3 - 4 Male v ocal 5 - 6 V ocal duo 7 - 8 Overall v ocal 10 - 19 Empty MASTERING algorithm No.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 197 Send/return Ef fect CHORUS/DELA Y No. Name Comment 0 V ocal Chorus adding color to vocals 1 GtChorus Chorus for weak guitar sound 2 Doubling V ersatile doubling 3 Echo Showy.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 198 In “Song” columns (No. 35 – 234), normal patterns and fill-in ones are gathered up on a style basis to ease rhythm song programming.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 199 232 MidEs1VB 2 233 MidEs1Vb 1 234 MidEs1FB 1 No. Name Measure Standard 235 ROCK01 2 236 ROCK02 2 237 ROCK03 2 238 ROCK04 2 239 ROCK05 2 240 ROCK06 2 241 ROCK07 2 242 ROCK08 .
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 200 Drum Kits Kit name ROCK ACOUSTIC FUNK STUDIO BASIC LIVE REGGAE POP ARENA JAZZ WORLD TECHNO URBAN BUMP_IT LNCH_BOX CRUNCHIN DEEPKNCK BOUNCER PHT_BEA T PUSH_ME BEA TBOX Bass Pr ograms No.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 201 Instruments Category Name 1KICK 808KICK 909KICK 909LONG A CO_BD1 A CO_BD2 AN ALOG1 AN ALOG2 A TFCTKIK A TTK_BD B_D AKICK BD_DR Y1 BD_DR Y2 BDBB1 BDBB2 BDBB3 BEND_BD BGBGRKIK.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 202 Category Name 3TOMS 808_1 808_2 808_3 A CO_TM1 A CO_TM2 A CO_TM3 AMBI1 AMBI2 AMBI3 BENDTM1 BENDTM2 BENDTM3 BRSHTMH BRSHTML BRSHTMM DR Y_TM1 DR Y_TM2 DR Y_TM3 ELECTO1 ELECTO2.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 203 Category Name 6PERCUS A GOHI A GOLO BELL TR BLOCK BONGO1 BONGO2 BONGO3 BONGO4 CAB ASA CAB ASA1 CAB ASA2 CAST A1 CAST A2 CHIMES CLA VE CLA VES CNGAHI CNGALO CNGAMID CO WBEL1 .
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 204 Category Name 8EXTRA ANVIL B ASSSLD BELL BELLCO W BIGHIT BITWHIP BLOQ1 BLOQ2 BLOQ3 BLOQ4 BREA TBB BR OKEN1 BR OKEN2 BR OKEN3 BR OKEN4 C_MON CHIIRP CHIT1 CHIT2 CHIT3 CHIT4 CH.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 205 MIDI note number chart Note number Pad Bank1 Bank2 Bank3 1/KICK 36 35 61 2/SNARE 38 40 60 3/CLOSED HA T 42 44 70 4/CRASH 49 57 54 5/RIDE 51 53 64 6/OPEN HA T 46 55 62 7/TOM1.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 206 Phrases No. Name Comments Rhythm Drum Loops 1 1 Ry-01-1A Drum loop 1 2 Ry-01-1B Drum loop 2 3 Ry-01-1C Drum fill 1 4 Ry-01-1D Drum variation 1 5 Ry-01-1E Drum fill 2 6 Ry-.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 207 W ith the factory default settings, pr oject 001 contains these phrases. Bass in A 56 EB-01-1A Old funk loop 1 57 EB-01-1B Old funk loop 2 in B 58 EB-02-1A Old-school bass l.
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 208 PRJINIT folder HD-USR Contains various data read when creating a new project. WA V_AIFF folder Stores W A V/AIFF files. Used when importing sample and phrase from the internal hard disk. T o operate this folder,change HD8/HD16 to USB mass storage mode and copy W A V/AIFF files from a computer to this folder .
Appendix ZOOM HD8/HD16 209 [HardDisk Recorder (Recorder Mode)] Date : 17.Jan. 2007 Model HD8/HD16 MIDI Implementation Chart Version :1.00 Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function .
[HardDisk Recorder (Control Surface Mode)] Date : 17.Jan. 2007 Model HD8/HD16 MIDI Implementation Chart Version :1.00 +---------------------+--------------------+--------------------+---------------------+ | | Transmitted | Recognized | Remarks | | Function .
ZOOM HD8/HD16 210 INDEX ■ Symbols/Numerals 8-track recor ding (HD16 only) . . . . . . 46 (. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX ZOOM HD8/HD16 211 Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 76 Assigning an input signal to a track . . . . 77 Input mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Linking two tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Scene function .
ZOOM CORPORA TION ITOHPIA Iwamotocho 2chome Bldg. 2F, 2-11-2, Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japan Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp HD8/HD16 - 5000-1 The FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
An important point after buying a device Zoom HD8 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Zoom HD8 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Zoom HD8 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Zoom HD8 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Zoom HD8 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Zoom HD8, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Zoom HD8.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Zoom HD8. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Zoom HD8 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
