When the metronome is on and playback is
started from a point midway in a song, no
precount clicks are heard. Depending on the start
position, the metronome sound may start partly
through a beat.
Functions available
with MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is
a standard that allows various types of messages
such as playing and timing information to be
exchanged between devices such as electronic
musical instruments and computers.
The MRS-4 supports MIDI, and can transfer
the following messages to another MIDI-
compatible device via the [MIDI OUT]
connector located on the rear panel.
●
Timing clock
Timing information used for synchronization
of MIDI devices such as rhythm machines
and MIDI sequencers. The internal
metronome of the MRS-4 divides a quarter
note into 24 ticks and sends this as a timing
signal.
●
Song position pointer
A message that specifies the current location
in measures and beats, counted from the start
of the song. The measure and beat count uses
the time signature of the internal metronome
as a reference.
●
Start/Stop/Continue
Message that controls transport movements
of a device.
By sending the above kinds of messages for
example to a rhythm machine or MIDI
sequencer, the external device can be
synchronized to the song of the MRS-4.
The MRS-4 supplies the above MIDI messages at
all times. When not wishing to receive these at an
external device, disconnect the MIDI cable.
Synchronizing an
external device to the
MRS-4
You can synchronize operation of an external
MIDI device such as a rhythm machine or
MIDI sequencer to the song of the MRS-4.
1.
Connect the MIDI IN connector of
the other device to the [MIDI OUT]
connector of the MRS-4. (For
information on connections, see
page 8.)
2.
Set the rhythm machine, MIDI
sequencer, or other MIDI device to
synchronize with an external MIDI
clock.
For details, refer to the documentation of the
rhythm machine, MIDI sequencer, or other
MIDI device.
3.
Set the metronome tempo and
time signature setting of the MRS-
4 as required for the music piece
that you want to synchronize.
When synchronizing an external device to the
MRS-4, the measure/beat position
information is referenced to the internal
metronome of the MRS-4. Therefore a
matching setting should be used. (For
information on how to make metronome
settings, see page 50.)
4.
Return to the start position of the
MRS-4 song, and start playback.
When the precount is finished, a start
message is sent to the external device, and
the device operates in sync with the MRS-4.
When the song is stopped at the MRS-4, the
external device is also stopped.
When the song is stopped midway, a song
position pointer indicating the current position is
sent. Consequently, provided that the metronome
time signature setting matches, the external
device will start playback from the same position
even if playback of the song at the MRS-4 is
started midway.
Reference [Metronome/MIDI]
ZOOM MRS-4
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Basic metronome settings
You can set the metronome tempo, time
signature, volume, and precount.
1.
While the main screen is shown,
press the [SONG/UTILITY/TUNER]
key.
The number of the currently selected song
appears on the display.
2.
Use the left/right [PARAMETER/
VALUE] keys to bring the indication
"MEtro" (metronome menu) onto
the display.
3.
Press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The first item of the metronome menu is
shown.
4.
Use the left/right [PARAMETER/
VALUE] keys to select the item,
and use the up/down
[PARAMETER/ VALUE] keys to
change the setting value.
Available items and their setting range are
shown in the table below.
5.
When the setting is complete,
press the [EXIT/NO] key several
times to return to the main screen.
The metronome time signature and tempo
settings serve as reference for the measure/time
signature information shown on the display of the
MRS-4, as well as for the position information
and clock information provided to external MIDI
devices.
When you press the PLAY [
R
] key at the
metronome menu, the metronome sound only
is heard. This is convenient for checking the
tempo and level.
Adjusts the metronome tempo.
Sets the metronome time signature. The
setting range is 0/4 to 8/4.
Sets the number of beats for the precount.
– 8 beats.
