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Operation Manual

2 ZOOM PS-04

Caution

arning

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and

cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The

meanings of these symbols are as follows:

This symbol indicates explanations about extremely

dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and

handle the device incorrectly, serious injury or death

could result.

This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous

matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the

device incorrectly, bodily injury and damage to the

equipment could result.

Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to

ensure hazard-free use of the PS-04.

Power requirements

Since power consumption of this unit is fairly high, we

recommend the use of an AC adapter whenever possible.

When powering the unit from batteries, use only alkaline

types.

[AC adapter operation]

• Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V

DC, 300 mA and is equipped with a "center minus"

plug (Zoom AD-0006). The use of an adapter other than

the speciﬁed type may damage the unit and pose a

safety hazard.

• Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that

supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter.

• When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet,

always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull at the

cable.

• When not using the unit for an extended period,

disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet.

[Battery operation]

• Use four conventional IEC R6 (size AA) batteries

(alkaline).

• The PS-04 cannot be used for recharging.

Pay close attention to the labelling of the battery to

make sure you choose the correct type.

• When not using the unit for an extended period, remove

the batteries from the unit.

• If battery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery

compartment and the battery terminals carefully to

remove all remnants of battery ﬂuid.

• While using the unit, the battery compartment cover

should be closed.

Environment

Avoid using your PS-04 in environments where it will be

exposed to:

• Extreme temperature

• High humidity or moisture

• Excessive dust or sand

• Excessive vibration or shock

Handling

Since the PS-04 is a precision electronic device, avoid

applying excessive force to the switches and buttons.

Also take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it

to shock or excessive pressure.

Alterations

Never open the case of the PS-04 or attempt to modify the

product in any way since this can result in damage to the

unit.

Connecting cables and input and output jacks

You should always turn off the power to the PS-04 and all

other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any

cables. Also make sure to disconnect all cables and the

AC adapter before moving the PS-04.

Usage Precautions

• Electrical interference

For safety considerations, the PS-04 has been designed to

provide maximum protection against the emission of

electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection

from external interference. However, equipment that is very

susceptible to interference or that emits powerful

electromagnetic waves should not be placed near the PS-04, as

the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely.

With any type of digital control device, the PS-04 included,

electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can

corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the

risk of damage.

• Cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the PS-04. If necessary, slightly

moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents

(such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull

the ﬁnish or damage the surface.

Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future

reference.

SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

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Contents

USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....... 2

Introduction ................................................ 5

Getting to Know the PS-04........................ 6

PS-04 configuration ............................... 6

Recorder section ........................................... 6

Effects section ............................................... 6

Rhythm section ............................................. 6

Mixer section ................................................ 7

Operation modes of the PS-04 .............. 7

Names and Functions of Parts ................. 8

Top view ................................................ 8

Front view .............................................. 9

Rear view ............................................... 9

Side view ............................................... 9

Getting Connected .................................. 10

About SmartMedia .................................. 10

Operating the Unit on Batteries ............. 11

Power On/Off ........................................... 11

Power-on ..................................................... 11

Power-off .................................................... 11

Listening to the Demo Song ................... 12

Let's Record ............................................ 13

Quick Guide ............................................. 15

Step 1:

Preparations before recording ............. 15

1-1 Creating a new project .......................... 15

1-2 Selecting a rhythm pattern to use ......... 17

Step 2: Recording the first track .......... 19

2-1 Selecting the input source ..................... 19

2-2 Applying the insert effect ..................... 21

2-3 Selecting a track and starting to

record .................................................... 22

Step 3: Overdubbing ............................24

3-1 Adjusting input sensitivity and setting

the insert effect ..................................... 24

3-2 Selecting the track to record ................. 24

Step 4: Mixing ...................................... 26

4-1 Muting the input signal/rhythm

sound ..................................................... 26

4-2 Adjusting level/panning/EQ ................. 26

4-3 Applying the send/return effect ............ 28

Step 5: Mixdown ................................. 30

5-1 Applying the mastering effect ............... 30

5-2 Mixdown (bounce) preparations ........... 31

5-3 Carrying out mixdown (bounce) ........... 32

5-4 Playing the bounced tracks ................... 33

Reference [Recorder] .............................. 36

AUDIO mode screens .......................... 36

V-takes ................................................ 36

About V-takes ............................................. 36

Switching V-takes ....................................... 36

Moving to a desired location in the song

(Locate/Marker function) ..................... 37

Specifying time or measures ....................... 37

Setting a mark in a song .............................. 38

Locating a mark .......................................... 38

Deleting a mark ........................................... 38

Playing back the same passage

repeatedly (A-B Repeat function) ........ 39

Re-recording only a specified part

(Punch-in/out function) ........................ 40

Using manual punch-in/out ......................... 40

Using auto punch-in/out .............................. 41

Combining multiple tracks on another

track (Bounce function) ....................... 42

Making settings for the bounce target

track(s) ........................................................ 42

Selecting the bounce target V-take ............. 43

Carrying out bounce recording .................... 43

Changing the precount

operation ............................................. 44

Checking the grade setting of a

project ................................................. 45

Reference [Track Editing] ....................... 46

Editing a range of data ........................ 46

Basic steps for range editing ....................... 46

Copying a specified range of data ............... 47

Moving a specified range of data ................ 48

Erasing a specified range of data ................ 49

Trimming a specified range of data ............ 49

Editing using V-takes ........................... 50

Basic steps for V-take editing ..................... 50

Deleting a V-take ........................................ 51

Copying a V-take ........................................ 51

Exchanging V-takes .................................... 52

Reference [Mixer] .................................... 53

About the PS-04 mixer ........................ 53

Contents

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Assigning input signals to tracks ......... 53

Selecting the input source ........................... 53

Selecting the recording track(s) .................. 55

Mixing the playback sound from

tracks ................................................... 56

Making adjustments for each track

signal (track parameters) ..................... 56

Linking tracks (stereo link) ................... 58

Reference [Rhythm] ................................ 59

About the rhythm section .................... 59

Explanation of some important

terms .................................................... 59

PATTERN mode/SONG mode ................... 59

Pattern/song ................................................. 59

Drum track/bass track ................................. 60

Drum kit/bass program ................................ 60

PATTERN mode operation .................. 60

PATTERN mode screens ............................ 60

Selecting a pattern for playback .................. 60

Changing the tempo .................................... 61

Playing drum/bass sounds manually ........... 62

Creating a pattern ........................................ 63

Copying a pattern ........................................ 68

Deleting a pattern ........................................ 69

Changing the pattern parameters

(pattern edit) ................................................ 69

Setting PATTERN mode operation

(pattern utility) ............................................ 71

SONG mode operation ........................ 73

SONG mode screens ................................... 73

Creating a song ............................................ 73

Editing a song .............................................. 81

Clearing a song ............................................ 83

Importing pattern/song information from

another project ............................................. 83

Reference [Effects] ................................. 84

About the effects ................................. 84

Insert effect .................................................. 84

Send/return effect ........................................ 85

EFFECT mode screens ................................ 86

Basic steps for using the insert

effect .................................................... 86

Selecting the insert effect patch .................. 86

Editing an insert effect patch ....................... 87

Storing an insert effect patch ....................... 89

Changing an insert effect patch name ......... 90

Basic steps for using the send/return

effect .................................................... 90

Selecting the send/return effect

patch ............................................................ 90

Editing a send/return effect patch ............... 90

Storing a send/return effect patch ............... 91

Changing a send/return effect patch

name ............................................................ 91

Using the tuner function ...................... 92

Using the chromatic tuner ........................... 92

Using other tuning types ............................. 93

Reference [System] ................................. 95

SYSTEM mode screen ........................ 95

About projects ..................................... 95

Basic steps for handling projects ................ 95

Selecting a project ...................................... 96

Creating a new project ................................ 96

Copying a project ........................................ 96

Deleting a project ........................................ 97

Protecting a project ..................................... 97

Checking the remaining recording

time ............................................................. 97

Changing the name of a project .................. 98

Changing the operation of the level

meters ................................................. 98

Setting the built-in mic gain ................ 99

Turning the backlight on and off ......... 99

Formatting a SmartMedia card ......... 100

Specifications ........................................ 101

Troubleshooting .................................... 102

Problems during playback ................ 102

Problems during recording ................ 102

Problems with effects ........................ 103

Problems with rhythm section ........... 103

Other problems .................................. 103

Appendix ................................................ 104

Effect Parameters .............................. 104

Insert effect ............................................... 104

Send effect ................................................ 113

Rhythm patterns................................. 114

Effect patches ................................... 116

Insert effect ............................................... 116

Drum kits/Bass programs ................. 120

Compatibility with PS-02 and

MRS-4 ............................................... 121

PS-02 ........................................................ 121

MRS-4 ...................................................... 121

Files on SmartMedia card ................. 121

INDEX ..................................................... 122

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Introduction

Thank you for selecting the

ZOOM PS-04 Palmtop Studio

(simply called the "

PS-04

" in this manual).

The PS-04 is a fascinating product with the following features.

• Four great functions in one compact unit

Weighing in at a mere 160 grams, the PS-04 combines a SmartMedia recorder, mixer, multi-effect

device, and drum/bass machine in a single pocket-size body. Whenever and wherever inspiration

strikes, the PS-04 is ready to help you create and record your very own sound.

• 4-track recorder with bounce capability

The recorder allows simultaneous playback of four tracks and simultaneous recording on two

tracks. Each track has ten virtual takes (V-takes). While playing back all four tracks, you can

bounce the combined sound onto two empty V-takes. A host of functions lets you process and edit

audio data after recording.

• Full-featured mixer section

The integrated mixer makes it simple to adjust level, Hi/Lo EQ, panning, and effect send level for

the audio tracks and drum/bass tracks to create the stereo mix. The input signal can also be sent

directly to the stereo mix.

• Two versatile effect streams

The PS-04 provides insert effects that can be applied to the input or output, and send/return effects

that are used via the mixer send/return loop. The insert effect provides a mastering effect function

for processing the stereo mix. This is great for adjusting the sound and dynamics during mixdown.

• Rhythm section provides solid backing

Realistic PCM sources produce drum and bass sounds in a variety of more than 500 patterns. By

combining patterns and programming the chord progression, you can create the accompaniment

for an entire song.

• Flexible tuner function

The built-in tuner can be used not only for standard chromatic tuning but also for 7-string guitar,

5-string bass and other unconventional tuning applications.

In order to get the most out of this sophisticated product, please read this manual carefully

before use.

We recommend that you keep the manual at hand for future reference.

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Getting to Know the PS-04

PS-04 configuration

The PS-04 can be thought of as having four main sections, namely recorder, effects, mixer, and rhythm.

These are explained below.

■

Recorder section

The recorder in the PS-04 has 4 separate audio tracks (a

track is a separate portion for recording audio data). Up to 2

tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 4 tracks

can be played back simultaneously. The tracks are

numbered 1 – 4, and each of these tracks has 10 virtual

tracks (so-called V-takes). When performing recording or

playback, you can select one of these V-takes. For

example, you could record a difficult guitar solo onto

multiple V-takes, and then compare them later to select the

best take.

■

Effects section

The PS-04 has two types of effects: insert effects and send/return effects. The insert effect, as its name

implies, can be inserted at a selected point in the signal path. It consists of a number of single effects

connected in series, such as compressor, amp simulator, chorus, etc. It can be used for effect processing

of the input signal during recording or for the stereo mix during mixdown.

The send/return effect is routed through the built-in mixer and applies to all tracks. Reverb, delay, or

chorus can be selected for this effect. The intensity of the send/return effect for each track can be

adjusted with the send level parameter (the higher the value, the stronger the effect).

■

Rhythm section

The PS-04 has an integrated rhythm machine

that always operates in sync with the recorder.

Drum sounds and bass sounds from a PCM

source are used to form accompaniment

patterns. The PS-04 has over 500 patterns built

in, and 346 patterns are already

preprogrammed. Of course, you can also edit

existing patterns or create your own patterns

from scratch.

By lining up the patterns in the desired order

and specifying parameters such as chord

progression, tempo, and beat, you can create

the rhythm accompaniment for an entire song.

Tracks

Currently selected V-takes

V-takes

Recorder

Rhythm section

Rhythm

To mixer

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Rhythm Rhythm

Operation modes of the PS-04

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Operation modes of the PS-04

The PS-04 has the following four operation modes. You can see which mode is

currently active by the light on/off status of the [EFFECT], [RHYTHM], and

[SYSTEM] keys on the panel.

●

AUDIO mode

This is the mode for recording and playing back audio. The PS-04 is always in this

mode after power-on and after you quit one of the other modes. In this mode, the

indicators of the [EFFECT], [RHYTHM], and [SYSTEM] keys are all out.

●

EFFECT mode

In this mode, you select patches for the insert effect and send/return effect, edit parameters, and perform

other effect related functions. To switch to this mode from any other mode, press the [EFFECT] key so

that the indicator lights up.

●

RHYTHM mode

In this mode, you control the various rhythm functions. To switch to this mode from any other mode,

press the [RHYTHM] key so that the indicator lights up.

The rhythm functions of the PS-04 are further divided into PATTERN mode for repeatedly playing

patterns, and SONG mode for playing the rhythm accompaniment to an entire song. By repeatedly

pressing the [RHYTHM] key, you can switch between these two modes.

●

SYSTEM mode

This mode is used to create new projects and to make settings that affect operation of the entire PS-04.

To switch to this mode from any other mode, press the [SYSTEM] key so that the indicator lights up.

Insert

effect

Send/return

effect

Insert

effect

[INPUT] jack

[LINE IN] jack

Built-in mic

Recorder

Rhythm

section

123 4DRUM BASS

Input

Mixer

[OUTPUT] jack

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Bass track

Drum track

■

Mixer section

Using the mixer functions built into the

PS-04, you can adjust the level, panning,

EQ, and other parameters for audio tracks

1- 4 and the drum / bass track to produce

the final stereo mix.

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[SYSTEM] key

[EDIT/

UTILITY] key

[EXIT] key

[ENTER] key

[U] key, [R/P]]key, [REC] key, [MARK] key

Built-in mic

Cursor [E]/[R]/[Q]/[W] keys

[RHYTHM] key

[EFFECT] key

[BOUNCE] key

[AUTO PUNCH IN/

OUT] key

[TRACK PARAMETER] key

[TUNER/BYPASS] key

[INSERT/DELETE

(COPY)] key

Dial

Faders 1 - 4

[MIC] key

Status keys 1 - 4

Display

Names and Functions of Parts

Top view

Front view

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Front view

Rear view

Side view

Card slot

[OUTPUT] jack

[PHONES] jack

[LINE IN] jack

[INPUT] jack

[INPUT LEVEL] knob

[ON/OFF switch] [DC9V] jack

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To monitor with headphones,

connect them to the

[PHONES] jack. This jack

carries the same signal as the

[OUTPUT] jack.

Connect a guitar, bass

guitar or other instrument

to the [INPUT] jack.

Connect a stereo device with line level

output such as a synthesizer or CD

player to the [LINE IN] jack.

Monitoring system

Headphones

CD player

AC adapter

Synthesizer

Guitar

PS-04 rear panel

PS-04 side panel

Bass

To power the PS-04 from an AC outlet, be sure

to use only the AC adapter ZOOM AD-0006

(available separately). Using any other AC

adapter will lead to damage.

Getting Connected

About SmartMedia

To use the PS-04, a SmartMedia card is required. Before turning

on the power, insert the supplied SmartMedia card into the card

slot, as shown in the illustration.

When inserting the card, push it fully into the slot.

OTE

• If you insert the SmartMedia card with the wrong orientation or

upside down, it will not go all the way in. Trying to push the

card in by force may damage it.

• Do not insert or remove the SmartMedia card while power is

turned on. Otherwise data loss may occur.

• Generic SmartMedia cards with a capacity from 16 MB to 128 MB (drive voltage 3.3 V)

may be used in the PS-04.

• To use a SmartMedia card that has already been formatted in a computer or a digital

camera, be sure to first format it once more in the PS-04 (→ p. 100).

Card slot

SmartMedia

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Operating the Unit on Batteries

The PS-04 can be operated on battery power. Purchase the

correct batteries and insert them as described below.

Turn the PS-04 over and open the cover of

the battery compartment.

Insert four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries into

the compartment. (Use alkaline batteries.)

Close the cover of the battery compartment.

OTE

When the PS-04 is operating on battery

power and the batteries are getting low, the indication "BATT" will appear on the display.

Replace all four batteries with fresh ones as soon as possible.

Power On/Off

To turn the PS-04 on and off, proceed as follows.

■

Power-on

Verify that power to the PS-04 and all connected equipment is off.

The volume controls of the connected instrument, PS-04, and the monitoring

system should be turned fully down.

Insert the SmartMedia card into the card slot (

➔

p. 10).

Set the [ON/OFF] switch on the side panel of the PS-04

to "ON".

The indication "PS-04" appears on the display and the PS-04 starts up.

Turn power to the connected instrument and the

monitoring system on in that order.

■

Power-off

Turn power to the monitoring system and the connected

instrument off in that order.

Set the [ON/OFF] switch on the side panel of the PS-04 to "OFF".

The indication "GOODBYE" is briefly shown on the display and the PS-04 is shut down.

OTE

Never turn the PS-04 off by disconnecting the AC adapter. Otherwise data loss may occur.

aution

When using the AC adapter, always use the [ON/OFF] switch on the side panel of the

PS-04 to turn power on and off. Be especially careful when the card access indicator is lit.

Disconnecting the AC adapter in such a case may lead to fatal data loss.

PS-04 side panel

[ON/OFF] switch

Bottom of PS-04

Battery

compartment

cover

Battery

compartment

IEC R6 (size AA)

battery x 4

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Listening to the Demo Song

This section shows how to play the demo song stored on the supplied SmartMedia card.

OTE

The demo song is write-protected. During playback you can change the level, panning,

and other parameters, but you cannot store the changed settings.

Connect the monitoring system and the PS-04, and insert the supplied

SmartMedia card into the PS-04.

Before switching the power on, turn the volume control of the monitoring system down.

Set the [ON/OFF] switch on the side panel of the PS-04 to "ON".

Project information saved on the SmartMedia card is automatically loaded. When the supplied

SmartMedia card has been inserted, the demo song project will be loaded.

Press the [R/P] key.

The key lights up and playback of the demo song starts.

To stop playback, press the [R/P] key once more.

The key goes out, and the recorder stops.

INT

If desired, you can use the faders 1 – 4 during playback to adjust the level of audio tracks

1 – 4. To adjust the level of the drum or bass track, press the [RHYTHM] key and then use

faders 1 and 2.

[ON/OFF] switch

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Let's Record

This section shows how to record a guitar connected to the [INPUT] jack.

Connect the guitar to the [INPUT] jack.

Press the [SYSTEM] key and then the [ENTER] key.

The indication "SELECT" appears on the display.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "NEW" on the display,

and press the [ENTER] key twice.

The following indication appears on the display, and the PS-04 is ready for recording.

Press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key.

When you press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key for the first time, the indication "INPUT SEL"

is shown for a few seconds, and then the indication "INPUT" appears.

INT

In the default condition, the [INPUT] jack is selected as input source. To record a

synthesizer or other device connected to the [LINE IN] jack, or to record from the built-in

mic, switch the input source to the respective setting (→ p. 53).

While playing your guitar, adjust the input sensitivity by turning the [INPUT

LEVEL] knob on the rear panel of the PS-04.

If the indication "-PEAK-" appears on the display, the input signal will be distorted. Turn the

[INPUT LEVEL] knob down.

OOOOOO

000

INPUT

-PEAK-

Let's Record

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To adjust the track recording level, operate fader 2.

While this screen is shown, you can use fader 2 to adjust the recording level for the signal from the

[INPUT] jack. When the adjustment is complete, press the [EXIT] key.

INT

If the topmost segment (rectangular block) of the level meter comes on when you play your

guitar loud, reduce the recording level setting.

Use the status keys to select the recording destination track.

Above the level meter, the indication "REC" appears for the track that has been set to recording

standby.

To start recording, hold down the [REC] key and press the [R/P] key.

A precount of 4 clicks is heard, and recording starts. Play your guitar to record.

To stop recording, press the[R/P] key once more.

The [REC] key and [R/P] key goes out.

10.

To check the recording, press the [U] key and then press the [R/P] key.

11.

To cancel the recording standby condition, press the status key 1 again so that

the "REC" indication goes out.

RECLVL

100

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Quick Guide

This section explains some of the basic operation steps of the PS-04. You will learn how to make

preparations for recording, how to record tracks, do overdubs, use the mixer, and create the final stereo mix.

The explanation is divided into five major steps.

● Step 1: Preparations before recording

Establish connections, create a project, and make other preparations for recording.

● Step 2: Recording the ﬁrst track

Record the first track while using the insert effect on the input signal.

● Step 3: Overdubbing

Record (overdub) the second and subsequent tracks while listening to the previously recorded

track.

● Step 4: Mixing

Adjust level, panning, and EQ for each track and use the send/return effect to create a stereo mix.

● Step 5: Mixdown

Bounce the finished stereo mix onto an empty pair of V-takes in the PS-04.

Step 1: Preparations before recording

1-1

Creating a new project

The PS-04 manages all information that is required to produce a song in units called "projects".

To perform a new recording with the PS-04, you first create a project.

Connect the instrument from which to record and the monitoring system to the

PS-04 (➝ p. 10).

To monitor with headphones, connect them to the [PHONES] jack.

Make sure that a SmartMedia card is inserted in the card slot. Then turn power

on in the order PS-04 ➝ monitoring system.

The PS-04 always comes on in AUDIO mode which serves for recording and playback. When the

PS-04 is turned on, it automatically loads the most recently used project from the SmartMedia

card.

Press the [SYSTEM] key.

The [SYSTEM] key lights up and the PS-04 switches to SYSTEM mode. The display shows the

system menu which serves for controlling the project and making system-wide settings.

PROJEC

Quick Guide

16 ZOOM PS-04

Verify that "PROJECT" is shown on the display, and then press the [ENTER]

key.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "NEW", and press the

[ENTER] key.

You can now select the audio data quality level (recording grade).

Use the dial to select one of the following two grade settings.

•HF (Hi-Fi)

Best sound quality setting (default)

•LG (Long)

Longer recording time setting. (Recording time is doubled compared to HF.)

Press the [ENTER] key.

A new project is created, and this project is loaded automatically. The PS-04 returns to the AUDIO

mode and the [SYSTEM] key goes out. The current counter position is shown on the display. (This

is called the AUDIO mode top screen.)

OTE

• When you create a new project, the name "PROJxx" (where xx is the project number) is

automatically assigned.

• The project name can be changed if desired (

→ p. 98).

GRADE

Cursor

left/right keys

All out

OOOOOO

000

Step 1: Preparations before recording

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1-2

Selecting a rhythm pattern to use

The PS-04 incorporates a rhythm function that always operates in sync with the recorder. This function

can automatically repeat patterns that are several measures in length and contain drum sounds (drum

kit) and bass sounds (bass program). It is also possible to use a combination of patterns to form a longer

rhythm accompaniment (song). In this example, we will choose a simple pattern to use as guide rhythm

during recording.

Press the [RHYTHM] key.

The [RHYTHM] key lights up and the PS-04 switches to RHYTHM mode which lets you make

various rhythm related settings.

The rhythm function has two modes: PATTERN mode for repeatedly playing patterns, and SONG

mode for playing the rhythm accompaniment to an entire song. By repeatedly pressing the

[RHYTHM] key, you can switch between these modes.

When you first select RHYTHM mode, the PATTERN mode is active, and the name of the

currently selected pattern appears on the display.

Turn the dial to select the pattern you want to play.

The PS-04 has 511 pattern slots, of which 346 are preprogrammed. (The indication "EMPTY" is

shown instead of a pattern name for empty patterns.)

In this example, we will select pattern number 510 which plays a rim shot sound as a quarter note.

Press the [R/P] key.

The selected pattern starts to play, and the [RHYTHM] key flashes in sync with the current tempo.

While the pattern is playing, you can also switch to other patterns simply by turning the dial.

INT

Immediately after creating a new project, the pattern playback volume will be set to zero.

To hear the rhythm play, you must raise the drum/bass monitor level.

Pattern name Pattern number

O8ST1

000

MTR44

510

Quick Guide

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Operate faders 1 and 2 to adjust the playback volume of the pattern.

In RHYTHM mode, fader 1 controls the drum volume and fader 2 the bass volume. To monitor

only the drum track of the pattern, slide fader 2 fully down.

To change the tempo, operate faders 3 and 4.

The current tempo value (BPM) appears on the display. Fader 3 changes the setting in units of 10

BPM, and fader 4 in units of 0.1 BPM. The original display will return after a while when you

have finished using the faders. By pressing the status key 3 or 4, you can check the current tempo

setting.

OTE

• The tempo set here applies to all patterns.

• When recording while playing a pattern, you should set the tempo before starting to

record the audio track. If you change the tempo after recording the audio track, there will

be a mismatch between the recorded audio and the rhythm tempo.

To stop playback, press the [R/P] key once more.

Press the [EXIT] key to return to the AUDIO mode top screen.

To return from other modes to the AUDIO mode, the [EXIT] key is used.

INT

The PS-04 automatically saves your progress (settings and recorded contents) when you

switch to another project or turn power off. There is no need to perform any special

storage steps.

Fader 1 Fader 2

Current tempo setting

Fader 3 or 4

BPM=13

0*0

Step 2: Recording the first track

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Step 2: Recording the first track

Specify the input source and the track on which to record, and start the recording process.

2-1

Selecting the input source

The PS-04 lets you select the [INPUT] jack, [LINE IN] jack, or built-in mic as input source for

recording on the audio tracks. First select the source and then adjust the recording level.

From the AUDIO mode top screen, press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key.

The track parameter screen appears. This screen gives access to various input and track related

settings. The first time you call up the screen, input is selected as operation target, and the

currently selected input source is shown.

During input source selection, the status keys and faders operate as follows.

OTE

• The function of the faders depends on the currently selected screen of the PS-04.

• Switching to a different screen and moving a fader there will not affect the fader setting

of the previous screen, because fader settings are saved individually for each screen.

Use the status keys 1 – 4 to select the input source.

Depending on which input source is selected, the display changes as follows. (The "REC"

indication for the source changes from flashing to constantly on.)

INPUT

Currently selected input source

Shows the currently

selected input source

Status keys 3/4 select

[LINE IN] jack as input source.

Faders 3/4 adjust recording level for

nal from [LINE IN] jack.

Status key 2 selects

[INPUT] jack as input source

Status key 1 selects

built-in mic as input source.

Fader 1 adjusts recording

level for signal from built-in mic.

Fader 2 adjusts recording

level for signal from [INPUT] jack.

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INT

• When the built-in mic is selected as recording source, the [MIC] key lights up. You can

also select the built-in mic by pressing the [MIC] key from the AUDIO mode top screen.

(In this case, there is no need to call up the above track parameter screen.)

• If desired, you can also combine multiple input sources (

→ p. 53).

• When the built-in mic can be used, the [MIC] key is flashing.

• When the insert effect algorithm is "GUITAR/BASS", the built-in mic cannot be used

(except when the effect type "CABI" is selected on the PRE AMP/DRIVE module or when

it is turned off). In this case, the "REC" indication for the built-in mic is out.

When the [INPUT] jack has been selected as input source, play the instrument

connected to the jack and adjust the input sensitivity by turning the [INPUT

LEVEL] knob on the rear panel of the PS-04.

When using the [INPUT] jack, adjusting the input sensitivity with the

[INPUT LEVEL] knob is necessary. Make the adjustment so that the sound is

not distorted when playing the instrument at maximum level. (If the

indication "-PEAK-" is shown on the display, signal distortion has occurred.)

INT

• When the built-in mic is selected as input source, two gain settings (on-mic/off-mic) are

available. The default is on-mic, but this can be changed if desired (

→ p. 99).

• When the [LINE IN] jack is selected as input source, adjust the output level of the source

equipment so that there is no distortion in the input stage of the PS-04.

While playing the instrument, operate the fader for the input source to adjust

the recording level.

While one of the above screens is being shown, faders 1 – 4 can be used to adjust the recording

level for each recording source. When you move a fader, the current setting value is shown on the

display. A rough indication of the setting for each source is given by the level meter segments.

INPUT

LINE

MIC

When built-in mic (status key 1) is selected When [INPUT] jack (status key 2) is selected

When [LINE IN] jack (status key 3 or 4) is selected

Step 2: Recording the first track

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When signal distortion occurs within the PS-04, the top segment

of the level meter stays on for a while. Reduce the fader setting in

such a case.

When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key.

The AUDIO mode top screen returns.

2-2

Applying the insert effect

The insert effect is applied to a specific point in the signal path. It consists of a number of single effects

connected in series, such as compressor, amp simulator, chorus, etc. Immediately after creating a new

project, an effect program (patch) optimized for clean guitar is selected. In this example, we will select

the patch to be used and apply the desired effect to the input signal.

INT

To record without going through the insert effect, press the [TUNER/BYPASS] key to

activate the bypass condition.

From the AUDIO mode top screen, press the [EFFECT] key.

The [EFFECT] key lights up and the PS-04 switches to EFFECT mode. The display shows the

insert effect top screen which lets you make various settings for the insert effect.

Use the cursor up/down keys to select the algorithm that you want to use.

An "algorithm" is a combination of single effects which the insert effect lets you use

simultaneously. The type of single effect and the insertion point are decided by the algorithm

selection. The following algorithms are available.

OTE

The MASTERING algorithm is a special algorithm for producing the final stereo mix.

Because the insert effect is inserted directly before the [OUTPUT] jack, it cannot be used

for track recording.

Algorithm Description

GUITAR/BASS

An algorithm suitable for recording guitar/bass.

MIC

An algorithm suitable for vocals and other mic recordings.

LINE

An algorithm suitable mainly for recording stereo-output instruments such as a synthesizer.

DUAL

An algorithm suitable for recording two entirely separate channels, with mono input x 2 and

mono output x 2.

MASTERING

An algorithm suitable for processing a stereo mix signal during mixdown.

RECLVL

100

STNDRD

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Shortly after selecting an algorithm, the name of the patch (effect program) active in that algorithm

will be shown.

Turn the dial to select the patch.

For information on the various patches that are available, see the list in the last section (→ p.116)

of this documentation.

INT

• You can also edit a patch to change its sound or intensity (→ p. 87).

• The recording level may change, depending on the selected patch. If the signal after

effect processing sounds extremely distorted, adjust the patch level (insert effect output

level) (

→ p. 87).

Press the [EXIT] key to return to the AUDIO mode top screen.

2-3

Selecting a track and starting to record

Select the track on which to record the signal processed by the insert effect. In this example, we will

select track 1 for recording.

From the AUDIO mode top screen, press status key 1.

While the AUDIO mode top screen is shown, you can use status keys 1 – 4 to select a recording

track. When you press status key 1, track 1 goes into recording standby mode, and the

corresponding "REC" indication appears. In this condition, the input signal is sent to the track via

the insert effect.

INT

• If the [LINE IN] jack has been selected as input source and only track 1 was selected as

recording track, the left/right signal will be mixed and sent to the track as a mono signal.

• To record the signal from the [LINE IN] jack in stereo, or to retain a stereo effect

produced by the insert effect, set two tracks simultaneously to the recording standby

condition (→ p. 55).

Use fader 1 to adjust the monitor level of the signal to record.

OTE

• When the recording track has been selected, the input signal will be sent to the stereo

mix via the corresponding track. By adjusting the fader for the respective track, you can

adjust the monitor level.

• If no recording track has been selected, the input signal will be sent directly to the stereo

mix. Adjusting faders 1 – 4 will have no effect on the monitor level.

Patch name

VO-STD

Step 2: Recording the first track

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To start recording, first press the [U] key to return the recorder to the

beginning, and then press the [

R/P] key while holding down the [REC] key.

The [REC] key and [R/P] key light up. A precount of 4 clicks (1 measure) is heard. When the

precount is finished, recording starts. Play and record your instrument while listening to the guide

rhythm.

INT

• The number of precount beats can be adjusted as desired (→ p. 44).

• If the input signal is distorted, refer to the step 2-1 to adjust the input sensitivity or the

recording level.

To stop recording, press the [R/P] key once more.

The [REC] key and [R/P] key go out, and recording stops. After recording, the indication

"WAIT" is briefly shown on the display.

OTE

• The duration of the "WAIT" interval depends on the length of the recording condition.

• Do not turn power off while "WAIT" is shown. Otherwise the recorded data may be lost,

and malfunction may occur.

To check the recorded content, press the [U] key to return the recorder to the

start, and then press the [

R/P]key.

The recorded content is played back, together with the pattern selected as guide rhythm.

INT

If desired, you can specify a point in minutes/seconds/milliseconds or in measures/beats

and go directly to that point (

→ p. 37).

To stop playback, press the [R/P] key once more.

To redo the recording, repeat steps 3 – 4.

Press the status key 1 so that the "REC" indication for track 1 disappears.

Track 1 is no longer in recording standby mode.

INT

• The recorded content can be edited (→ p. 46).

• If you switch the V-take, you can record on the same track while keeping the last

recording content (

→ p. 36).

Move to start of recorder

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Step 3: Overdubbing

While listening to track 1 recorded in step 2, now play and record another instrument on track 2.

Recording additional parts in this way is called "overdubbing".

3-1

Adjusting input sensitivity and setting the insert effect

As in step 2, select the input source and make the required insert effect settings.

From the AUDIO mode top screen, press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key and

select the input source.

When using the [INPUT] jack, adjust the input sensitivity with the [INPUT LEVEL] knob.

Operate the fader for the input source to adjust the recording level.

When these steps are completed, press the [EXIT] key to return to the AUDIO mode top screen.

Press the [EFFECT] key and select the algorithm and patch in the same way as

for step 2.

When the patch is selected, press the [EXIT] key to return to the AUDIO mode top screen.

3-2

Selecting the track to record

While monitoring the playback sound of track 1, record the new instrument on track 2.

From the AUDIO mode top screen, press status key 2.

Track 2 goes into recording standby mode.

Use fader 2 to adjust the monitor level of the signal to record.

If required, use fader 1 while performing playback to adjust the monitor level balance between

tracks 1 and 2.

To start recording, first press the [U] key to return the recorder to the start,

and then press the [

R/P] key while holding down the [REC] key.

The [REC] key and [R/P] key light up and the click precount is heard. Play and record your

instrument while listening to the guide rhythm.

To stop recording of track 2, press the [R/P] key once more.

The indication "WAIT" is briefly shown on the display, and then the PS-04 returns to the original

condition.

Step 3: Overdubbing

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To check the recorded content, press the [U] key to return the recorder to the

start, and then press the [

R/P] key.

The recorded content of tracks 1 and 2 is played back, together with the guide rhythm. Adjust

faders 1 and 2 as necessary to control the level balance.

INT

To redo the recording, repeat steps 3 – 5. It is also possible to move to a point within the

recording and rerecord from there (→ p. 37). Automatic rerecording of a specified portion

is possible by using the auto punch-in/out function (

→ p. 41).

To stop playback, press the [R/P] key once more.

Press the status key 2 so that the "REC" indication for track 2 disappears.

Record more tracks in the same way.

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Step 4: Mixing

When recording of tracks 1 – 4 is finished, create the final stereo mix by adjusting the level, EQ

(equalizer), panning (stereo left/right position), send/return effect intensity and other track parameters.

4-1

Muting the input signal/rhythm sound

Mute the input signal and guide rhythm so that no unwanted content will be included in the final

recording.

To mute the guide rhythm, press the [RHYTHM] key to switch to RHYTHM

mode and then slide faders 1 and 2 fully down.

When the setting is made, press the [EXIT] key to return to the AUDIO mode top screen.

INT

If desired, you can add drum and bass sounds to the mix. In this case, track parameters

(level, EQ, panning/balance, send/return effect intensity) can also be set for drum/bass.

To mute the input, press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key from the AUDIO mode

top screen to bring up the input source display.

Slide the fader for the currently selected input source fully down, and then

press the [EXIT] key.

The AUDIO mode top screen returns.

INT

The input signal can also be sent directly to the stereo mix.

4-2

Adjusting level/panning/EQ

Adjust level/panning/EQ for each track by setting the track parameters of the integrated mixer.

To set the level balance of the tracks, adjust faders 1 – 4 from the AUDIO mode

top screen.

To adjust panning and EQ for each track, press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key

and then use the cursor left/right keys or the status keys to select the track.

When track parameters are shown, the cursor left/right keys or the status keys can be used to select

the track.

The level meter for the currently selected track flashes.

Step 4: Mixing

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Use the cursor up/down keys to select the track parameter.

The respective track parameter is shown on the display. The available track parameters and their

setting range are shown in the table below.

Parameter Display indication Setting range Description

HI EQ ON/OFF

EQ HI

ON / OFF

Switches Hi EQ on and off.

HI EQ GAIN

HI G

-12 – 12

Adjusts the Hi EQ boost/cut amount in the

range from -12 dB to +12 dB. This parameter

is shown only when Hi EQ is set to ON.

HI EQ

FREQUENCY

HI F

500 – 8000 (Hz)

Selects the Hi EQ frequency for boost/cut.

This parameter is shown only when Hi EQ is

set to ON.

LO EQ ON/OFF

EQ LO

ON / OFF

Switches Lo EQ on and off.

LO EQ GAIN

LO G

-12 – 12

Adjusts the Lo EQ boost/cut amount in the

range from -12 dB to +12 dB. This parameter

is shown only when Lo EQ is set to ON.

LO EQ

FREQUENCY

LO F

63 – 2000 (Hz)

Selects the Lo EQ frequency for boost/cut.

This parameter is shown only when Lo EQ is

set to ON.

SEND ON/OFF

SEND

ON / OFF

Selects whether the signal of this track is

supplied to the send/return effect or not.

SEND LEVEL

SEND_L

0 – 100

Adjusts the level of the signal supplied to the

send/return effect. This parameter is shown

only when SEND is set to ON.

PAN

L100 – 0 – R100

Adjusts the panning (left/right stereo posi-

tion) of the track signal. When the STEREO

LINK parameter is set to ON, this parameter

adjusts the left/right level balance.

FADER

0 – 127

Adjusts the current volume level.

STEREO LINK

S-LINK

ON / OF

Switches the stereo link function (for linking

the parameters of tracks 1/2 and 3/4) on and

off. (For details, see page 58.)

V TAKE

TR X -Y

X=1 – 4

Y=1 – 10

Selects the V-take for this track. (For details,

see page 36.) X is the track number and Y is

the V-take number.

REC LEVEL

RECLVL

0 – 127

Adjusts the recording level.

TRACK1

Currently selected track

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28 ZOOM PS-04

Turn the dial to adjust the setting value.

4-3

Applying the send/return effect

The send/return effect is an effect that works on all tracks of the integrated mixer. Either reverb, delay,

or chorus can be selected for this effect. The illustration below shows the signal flow for the send/return

effect.

The intensity of the send/return effect can be adjusted individually for each track by setting the

send level (the level of the signal supplied to the send/return effect).

Press the [EFFECT] key repeatedly to bring up the indication "SEND" on the

display.

The indication "SEND" is shown for a few seconds, and then the patch currently selected for the

send/return effect is shown. (This screen is called the send/return effect top screen.)

INT

Repeatedly pressing the [EFFECT] key toggles between the insert effect top screen and

the send/return effect top screen.

Turn the dial to select the patch.

The send/return effect has 40 patch slots, of which 30 are preprogrammed. For information on the

various patches that are available, see the list in the last section of this documentation (→ p. 119).

When you have selected the patch, press the [EXIT] key to return to the AUDIO

mode top screen.

Send/return effect

[OUTPUT] jack

Send/return effect patch

TIGHT

Step 4: Mixing

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OTE

In the default condition, the send level for each track is set to zero. Therefore simply

selecting a patch does not enable the send/return effect.

From the AUDIO mode top screen, press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key and

then use the cursor left/right keys or the status keys to select the track.

Use the cursor up/down keys to bring up the indication "SEND_Lxxx" (where

xxx is the setting value) on the display.

While playing the recorded content, turn the dial to raise the send level for that

track.

Adjust the send level for the other tracks in the same way.

Press the [EXIT] key to return to the AUDIO mode top screen.

SEND_L

Send level setting

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Step 5: Mixdown

Normally, mixdown refers to the procedure of sending a completed stereo mix to an external master

recorder or similar. Here, we will use an empty pair of V-takes in the PS-04 instead of the external

recorder.

5-1

Applying the mastering effect

The MASTERING algorithm of the insert effect can be used to increase the sound pressure of the stereo

mix or emphasize a certain frequency range. The following shows how to process the stereo mix with

the MASTERING algorithm patches.

Press the [EFFECT] key repeatedly to bring up the insert effect top screen on

the display.

Use the cursor up/down keys to select the MASTERING algorithm.

The indication "MASTERING" is shown for a few seconds, and then the patch currently selected

for the MASTERING algorithm is shown. When a patch of this algorithm is selected, the effect is

inserted immediately before the [OUTPUT] jack.

Turn the dial to select the patch while playing the recorded content.

For information on the various patches that are available, see the list in the last section of this

documentation (→ p. 119).

When you have found the desired effect, press the [EXIT] key.

The AUDIO mode top screen returns.

[OUTPUT] jack

Mixer

Insert effect

ROCK

Step 5: Mixdown

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5-2

Mixdown (bounce) preparations

The procedure of recording the signal mixed in the PS-04 (the signal as it appears at the [OUTPUT]

jack) onto one or two audio tracks is called "bounce". The following steps show how to change the

internal setting so that the mixed signal of audio tracks 1 – 4 can be bounced onto an unused pair of

V-takes.

From the AUDIO mode top screen, press the [EDIT/UTILITY] key.

The AUDIO mode utility menu for making various audio function settings appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "BOUNCE" on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

A screen for selecting whether to play or mute the content of the bounce target tracks appears. The

default setting is "MUTE".

Turn the dial to switch the setting to "PLAY".

This makes it possible to record on separate V-takes of the bounce target tracks while playing back

the contents of all four tracks.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "TAKE" on the display.

In this condition, you can select the V-take to be used as bounce target.

Tracks

-takes

Bounce

TRK

Current setting

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32 ZOOM PS-04

In the default condition, the setting is "CR" (Current) which means that the currently selected

V-take is the bounce target. When bounce is carried out in this condition, the content of the bounce

source V-take will be erased. You must therefore specify a separate V-take as bounce target.

Turn the dial to select the number of the V-take to be used as bounce target.

When you select a number, bounce will be carried out onto that V-take of the selected track. In this

example, select "10" (V-take 10).

When the setting has been made, press the [EXIT] key twice to return to the

AUDIO mode top screen.

5-3

Carrying out mixdown (bounce)

Select tracks 1 and 2 to record the stereo mix.

Press the [U] key to return the recorder to the start.

While holding down status key 1, press status key 2, so that the "REC"

indication for tracks 1 and 2 is visible.

To record on two tracks simultaneously, press both status keys together to set the tracks to the

recording standby mode. Only tracks 1 and 2 or tracks 3 and 4 can be combined.

Press the [BOUNCE] key.

The bounce function is enabled, and the indication "BOUNCE" appears on the display. In this

condition, the stereo mix (the signal as it appears at the [OUTPUT] jack) will be sent to V-takes 10

of tracks 1 and 2.

TAKE

Step 5: Mixdown

ZOOM PS-04 33

To carry out mixdown, press the [R/P] key at the start of the recorder while

holding down the [REC] key.

When signal distortion occurs during bounce recording, press the [TUNER/BYPASS] key to

bypass the insert effect and check whether this removes the distortion.

● No distortion when insert effect is bypassed

Lower the patch level parameter for the insert effect (→ p. 87).

● Distortion still occurs when insert effect is bypassed

Slide fader 1– 4 down, or reduce EQ gain settings.

When recording is completed, press the [R/P] key to stop the recorder.

To cancel the bounce function, press the [BOUNCE] key once more.

The "BOUNCE" indication goes out. Press the status key to cancel the recording selection.

5-4

Playing the bounced tracks

You can select the V-takes of the bounce target tracks to play the bounced contents. At this time, you

must disable effects and track parameters so that they do not get doubled.

From the AUDIO mode top screen, press the [TUNER/BYPASS] key.

The insert effect is bypassed.

Press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key and use the cursor left/right keys or the

status keys to select one of the bounce target tracks.

OOOOOO

000

BOUNCE

indication

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Use the cursor up/down keys to bring up the following screen.

This screen lets you select the V-take for the track.

Turn the dial to select the number of the V-take that was selected as bounce

target (V-take 10 in the above example).

Use the same procedure to select the V-take for the other track.

Set the track parameters as follows, so that the sound of the bounce target

V-takes can be monitored without coloration.

When the setting has been made, press the [EXIT] key to return to the AUDIO

mode top screen.

INT

If required, you can also link the parameters of the two tracks (→ p. 58).

Raise the faders of the bounce target tracks, and slide the other faders fully

down.

INT

When the fader setting value is 100, the recording level and playback level are identical.

(The current fader value can be checked with the track parameter FADER.)

Track parameter SEND HI-EQ LO-EQ PAN

Track 1

OFF OFF OFF L100

Track 2

OFF OFF OFF R100

V-take numbe

Track number

1 -

Step 5: Mixdown

ZOOM PS-04 35

Press the [U] key to return the recorder to the start, and press the [R/P] key.

The bounced content is played back. To stop playback, press the [R/P] key once more.

10.

When you are satisfied with the results, return to the PS-04 to the condition

before the bounce operation.

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Reference [Recorder]

AUDIO mode screens

Immediately after turning the PS-04 on, the AUDIO

mode is automatically selected and the counter

showing the current position appears. This screen is

called the AUDIO mode top screen. It also appears

when you exit the EFFECT, RHYTHM, or

SYSTEM modes and return to AUDIO mode.

The cursor left/right keys can be used to switch the

display format for the top screen counter to one of

the following three formats: minutes/seconds/

milliseconds, measure/beat, marker.

While the top screen is shown, pressing one of the

cursor up/down keys brings up the name and the

number of the currently selected project on the

display.

To return to the top screen, press the [

W] key.

V-takes

■

About V-takes

Each of the audio tracks 1 – 4 has ten virtual tracks

which are referred to as V-takes. At any time, one

of these V-takes is selected for recording or

playback. For example, you could record a difficult

guitar solo onto multiple V-takes, and then compare

them later to select the best take.

■

Switching V-takes

To select the V-take for each track, proceed as

follows.

Make sure that the recorder is

stopped and the AUDIO mode top

screen is shown. Press the [TRACK

PARAMETER] key.

The track parameter screen is shown. On this

screen, you can make various settings for each

track. The first time you call up the screen, the

indication "INPUT SEL" appears, and then the

currently selected input source is shown.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

select the audio track for which you

want to switch the V-take.

The name of the selected track is briefly shown, and

then the track parameter and setting value are

shown.The level meter segment for that track is

flashing.

INT

Once the audio track has been selected, you

can also use the status keys to switch tracks.

Time display

Measure/beat display

Marker display

OOOOOO

000

MARK

NEWPRJ

Project name Project number

INPUT

This section explains the functions for audio recording and playback.

Moving to a desired location in the song (Locate/Marker function)

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Repeatedly press the cursor [W] key

to bring up the indication “TR x-y” on

the display (where x is the track

number and y the V-take number).

While this screen is shown, you can change the

V-take for the currently selected track.

Turn the dial to select the desired

V-take number.

When you select an unrecorded V-take, the

indication “E” (for “Empty”) is shown to the right

of the V-take number.

If required, use the status keys or

cursor left/right keys to change the

track, and then select the V-take for

that track.

Press the [EXIT] key to return to the

AUDIO mode top screen.

Moving to a desired location in

the song (Locate/Marker function)

This section describes how to jump to a point

specified in minutes/seconds/milliseconds or

measure/beat units (Locate function) and how to set

a mark at any desired point and jump to that point

(Marker function).

■

Specifying time or measures

You can specify a point in minutes/seconds/

milliseconds or measure/beat units, and move to

that point.

From the AUDIO mode top screen,

set the counter display format to time

or measure/beat.

While the AUDIO mode top screen is shown, you

can control the numeric counter indication to go to

a point.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

cause a display digit to flash.

The flashing digit is the one that can be adjusted.

Turn the dial to adjust the value of the

flashing digit.

When the value is changed, the recorder

immediately moves to the new point. By pressing

the [R/P] key, you can start playback from that

point.

INT

The numeric indication for measure/beat

display depends on the time signature and

tempo of the pattern/song selected in RHYTHM

mode. (For details, see page 59.)

ACK2

0FF

Track number V-take numbe

Currently selected track

OOOOOO

000

Time display

Measure/beat display

SecondsMinutes Milliseconds

OO1-O1

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■

Setting a mark in a song

By setting a mark anywhere in a project, you can

easily return to that point later. Up to 100 markers

can be set per project.

From the AUDIO mode top screen,

move to the point where you want to

set a mark.

INT

A mark can be set either in the playback or stop

condition.

Press the [MARK] key.

A mark is set at the current location, and the mark

number is shown on the display for a while.

Newly added marks are automatically numbered in

the range from 01 to 99. (The mark number 00 is

always assigned to the beginning of the project.) If

you add a new mark between two existing marks,

all subsequent marks will be renumbered, as shown

below.

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Locating a mark

You can jump to any mark position (Locate

function).

Display the AUDIO mode top screen.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

switch the counter indication to mark

units.

At this screen, you can specify a mark to locate.

When the displayed marker number and the current

position match, the indication “MARK” is shown to

the left of the mark number.

Turn the dial to select the number of

the mark to which you want to move.

When you select a mark number, the recorder

immediately moves to that position.

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Deleting a mark

You can delete marks that are no longer needed.

Display the AUDIO mode top screen

and switch the counter indication to

mark units.

Turn the dial to select the number of

the mark you want to delete.

OTE

If the current position does not match the mark

position, the mark cannot be deleted. When the

indication “MARK” is shown to the left of the

mark number, the displayed marker number

and the current position match.

Press the [MARK] key.

The selected mark is deleted, and all subsequent

marks will be renumbered, as shown below.

SET

Mark number

Mark

number

Song

Mark

number

Song

Add a mark

MARK

Mark number

Shown when current position is on the mark

MARK

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OTE

• Once a mark has been deleted, it cannot be

restored.

• The mark at the beginning of a song (mark

number 00) cannot be deleted.

Playing back the same passage

repeatedly (A-B Repeat function)

A-B Repeat is a function that repeatedly plays back

a specified passage within a project. This is useful

to listen to the same part repeatedly, or perform

repeated recording.

From the AUDIO mode top screen

and with the recorder stopped, press

the [EDIT/UTILITY] key.

The audio utility menu appears. This menu gives

access to track editing functions and A-B repeat.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “A-B REPT” on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication "REPEAT OF" appears on the

display. In this condition, the A-B repeat function is

not active.

Turn the dial to change the indication

to ON, and press the [ENTER] key.

"START" is shown beneath the counter to indicate

that the start point (point A) can be set. By

switching the counter indication, you can set the

start point in measures/beats or using a mark.

Use the cursor left/right keys and the

dial to specify the start point, and

press the [ENTER] key.

“END” is shown beneath the counter to indicate

that the end point (point B) can be set.

Specify the end point (point B) as in

step 3, and press the [ENTER] key.

The A-B repeat function becomes active. While the

function is active, a rotating indication such as

shown below appears at the left edge of the counter.

INT

• When you set point B before point A, the

section B

→ A will be repeated.

• To redo the point A/B setting, perform steps

1 - 5 once more.

To start repeat playback, press the

[

R/P] key.

Repeat playback begins. When the end point (point

B) is reached, the recorder jumps to the start point

(point A), and playback continues.

Delete mark

Mark

number

Song

Mark

number

Song

TRK

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To stop repeat playback, press the

[

R/P] key once more.

Also after the recorder was stopped, you can play

the specified passage again for as long as the A-B

repeat function is not canceled.

To cancel the A-B repeat function,

perform steps 1 and 2 once more and

set A-B repeat to OFF.

INT

It is also possible to combine repeat playback

with special functions such as auto punch-in/

out. For example, if you set points A and B

slightly outside the intended recording range,

the recorder will automatically return to point A

after auto punch-in/out is completed, and the

recorded content will be played, letting you

check the success of the procedure.

Re-recording only a specified

part (Punch-in/out function)

Punch-in/out is a function that lets you re-record

just a specified part of a previously 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”.

The PS-04 provides two ways to do this. You can

use the panel keys to punch-in/out manually

(“manual punch-in/out”), or you can have punch-in/

out occur automatically at previously specified

points (“auto punch-in/out”).

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Using manual punch-in/out

This section describes how to perform manual

punch-in/out to re-record a part of a previously

recorded track, using the panel keys.

From the AUDIO mode top screen,

repeatedly press the status key of the

track on which you want to perform

punch-in/out, until the “REC”

indication is visible.

If necessary, adjust the input sensitivity and

recording level for the instrument again.

While playing the instrument to be

recorded, operate the fader of the

selected track to adjust the monitor

level.

Move to a point several measures

before the intended punch-in point,

and press the [

R/P] key to begin

recorder playback.

When you come to the punch-in

point, press the [REC] key.

The key lights up and track recording begins from

that location (punch-in).

When you come to the intended

punch-out point, press the [REC] key

once more.

The [REC] key goes out, and the PS-04 switches

from recording to playback (punch-out).

Press the [R/P] key to stop recorder

playback.

After recording, the indication “WAIT” is briefly

shown on the display.

INT

The duration of the “WAIT” interval depends on

the recording condition.

To check the newly recorded

content, move to the point of step 4,

and press the [

R/P] key.

If you are satisfied with the result,

press the status key for that track to

turn off the “REC” indication.

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Using auto punch-in/out

This is a function that lets you specify beforehand

the region to be re-recorded, for automatic punch-

in/out.

From the AUDIO mode top screen,

repeatedly press the status key of the

track on which you want to perform

punch-in/out, until the “REC”

indication is visible.

If necessary, adjust the input sensitivity and

recording level for the instrument again.

While playing the instrument to be

recorded, operate the fader of the

selected track to adjust the monitor level.

Move to the point where you want to

perform punch-in, and press the

[AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key.

The indication “AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT” flashes

in the middle of the display, and the current point is

set as the punch-in point.

Move to the point where you want to

perform punch-out, and press the

[AUTO PUNCH-IN/OUT] key once more.

The indication “AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT” stops

flashing and stays constantly on. The current point

is set as the punch-out point.

INT

The auto punch-in/out setting can be made in

the playback or stop condition.

Use the Locate function to move to a

point a few measures before the

punch-in point.

To rehearse the auto punch-in/out

procedure, press only the [

R/P] key.

To actually perform auto punch-in/

out, hold down the [REC] key and

press the [

R/P] key.

● If [R/P] key only was pressed (rehearsal)

When the punch-in point is reached, the track

selected for punch-in/out will be muted. At the

punch-out point, muting is canceled. (The input

signal can be monitored during this time.)

● If [REC] key + [R/P] key was pressed

(actual function)

When the punch-in point is reached, recording will

begin automatically (punch-in). At the punch-out

point, recording will end automatically, and

playback will resume (punch-out).

INT

For the section that is muted/recorded, the

"REC" indication stops flashing and stays

constantly on.

When punch-in/out is completed,

press the [

R/P] key so that the key

goes out.

The indication “WAIT” is briefly shown on the

display.

To check the newly recorded

content, press the [AUTO PUNCH IN/

OUT] key to cancel the auto punch-

in/out function. Then move to the

point of step 4 and press the [

R/P]

key.

When you cancel the auto punch-in/out function so

that the indication goes out, the settings for the

punch-in and punch-out point are lost. To redo the

recording, repeat steps 3 - 7.

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048

Punch-out pointPunch-in point

Play PlayMute

Track

Record

Punch-out pointPunch-in point

Play Play

Track

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If you are satisfied with the result,

press the status key for that track to

turn off the “REC” indication.

Combining multiple tracks on

another track (Bounce function)

“Bounce” is a function that mixes the contents of

audio track 1 – 4 and the drum/bass track, and

records them on one or two tracks. (This is

sometimes also called “ping-pong recording”.)

Even if all tracks 1 – 4 have all been recorded, you

can transfer the result to one or two empty V-takes.

By subsequently switching the V-takes, you can

then listen to the bounced content and perform

further recording. This technique also allows you to

perform mixdown entirely within the PS-04,

without using an external master recorder.

INT

• You can also mix input signals into the

bounce recording.

• If you select only one track as the bounce

destination, the signal mixed to mono will be

recorded.

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Making settings for the bounce

target track(s)

In the default condition of the PS-04, the bounce

destination recording track(s) will be muted. To

play back a track while you bounce-record on

another V-take of that track, use the following

procedure to change the internal setting so that the

recording track(s) will also play back.

From the AUDIO mode top screen

and with the recorder stopped, press

the [EDIT/UTILITY] key.

The AUDIO mode utility menu appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “BOUNCE” on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “TRACK” on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

From this screen, you can select one of the

following two settings for the bounce target track.

• MUTE (Default)

The bounce target track(s) will be muted.

• PLAY

The bounce target track(s) will play back.

Turn the dial to change the setting to

“PLAY”.

Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly to

return to the AUDIO mode top

screen.

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Selecting the bounce target

V-take

In the default condition of the PS-04, the result of

the bounce operation will be recorded on the V-take

that is currently selected for the recording track(s).

To play back a track while bouncing onto another

V-take of that track, you can use the following

procedure to change the recording destination V-

take.

From the AUDIO mode top screen

and with the recorder stopped, press

the [EDIT/UTILITY] key.

The AUDIO mode utility menu appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “BOUNCE” on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “TAKE” on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

From this screen, you can select one of the

following two settings for the bounce target V-take.

• CR (Default)

The bounce result will be recorded on the V-take

currently selected for the recording track.

•1 – 10

The bounce result will be recorded on the V-take

of the number you specify here.

Turn the dial to select the bounce

target V-take.

Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly to

return to the AUDIO mode top

screen.

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Carrying out bounce recording

In this example, we will bounce the contents of

audio tracks 1 – 4 onto V-takes 10 of tracks 1/2.

Set the bounce target operation to

“PLAY” and select “10” as bounce

target V-take.

For details, see the preceding section.

Repeatedly press the status key 1

until the “REC” indication is shown

for track 1. Then keep pressing the

key.

While still holding down status key 1,

repeatedly press the status key 2

until the “REC” indication is shown

for track 2.

In this condition, the same signal as supplied at the

[OUTPUT] jack of the PS-04 is recorded on

V-takes 10 of tracks 1 and 2.

INT

• When performing bouncing in stereo, the left

channel of the bounce source is recorded on

the odd-numbered track and the right channel

on the even-numbered track.

• If desired, you can also add the drum/bass

track signal and the input signal to the

bounced mix.

TAKE

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Press the [BOUNCE] key.

The bounce function is enabled, and the indication

“BOUNCE” appears on the center right side of the

display.

Play tracks 1 – 4 and adjust the level

balance between the tracks.

The settings for level balance, panning, and send/

return effect intensity all affect how the track is

recorded on the bounce target. During recording,

watch the level meter to make sure that there is no

signal clipping.

Press the [U] key to return the

recorder to the start, and then hold

down the [REC] key and press the

[

R/P] key.

Both keys light up and bounce recording starts.

When bounce recording is finished,

press the [

R/P] key so that the key

goes out.

The recorder stops.

Switch the respective track to the

bounce target V-take and perform

playback to check the recording.

Turn down the faders for the other tracks to mute

their sound. When the bounced material was in

stereo, set the PAN parameter for track 1 to L100

and the PAN parameter for track 2 to R100, for

monitoring with correct stereo imaging. (For

information on how to make this setting, see page

56.)

To redo the bounce recording, repeat steps 5 – 8.

OTE

Also when you change the selected V-take, the

parameters set for that track will still be active.

To monitor the bounced recording correctly,

return the EQ and effect settings for the track to

the default condition.

To cancel the bounce function, press

the [BOUNCE] key once more.

The “BOUNCE” indication disappears from the

display. When you are finished with the bounce

operation, return the operation settings and V-take

selection for the bounce target track to the original

condition.

Changing the precount

operation

In the default condition of a project, a 4-beat

precount is heard before recording starts. You can

change the duration and volume of the precount, if

desired.

From the AUDIO mode top screen

and with the recorder stopped, press

the [EDIT/UTILITY] key.

The AUDIO mode utility menu appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “PRECOUNT” on

the display.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

To change the number of precount

beats, turn the dial and select one of

the following settings.

• OFF

No precount is heard.

• 1-8

1 – 8 precount beats are heard.

• SP

The following special precount is heard.

COUNTCOUNT

VOLUME

Checking the grade setting of a project

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To change the volume of the

precount, use the cursor left/right

keys.

The following indication appears on the display.

Turn the dial to adjust the precount

volume.

The setting range is 0 – 15.

When the setting is complete, press

the [EXIT] key two times to return to

the AUDIO mode top screen.

When you next perform recording, the precount

will operate according to the chosen setting.

Checking the grade setting

of a project

To check the grade (sound quality) setting of the

currently active project, proceed as follows. This

procedure only allows you to check the setting, not

to change it.

From the AUDIO mode top screen

and with the recorder stopped, press

the [EDIT/UTILITY] key.

The AUDIO mode utility menu appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “GRADE” on the

display.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The recording grade setting for the currently active

project is shown as follows.

• HI-FI

Recording grade set to Hi-Fi

• LONG

Recording grade set to Long

When the check is finished, press the

[EXIT] key two times to return to the

AUDIO mode top screen.

COUNT

VOLUME

GRADE

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Reference [Track Editing]

Editing a range of data

The procedure for specifying a range of a V-take

and then performing an action such as copying or

moving is explained below.

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Basic steps for range editing

When performing editing for a specified range of

data, some steps are similar for each action. These

are as follows.

From the AUDIO mode top screen

and with the recorder stopped, press

the [EDIT/UTILITY] key.

The audio utility menu appears.

Verify that “TRK EDIT” is shown on

the display, and press the [ENTER]

key.

The track edit menu appears. This menu gives

access to various editing commands for a specified

range.

Use the cursor left/right keys to select

one of the following commands.

• Copy

Copy a specified range of audio data.

• Move

Move a specified range of audio data.

• Erase

Erase a specified range of audio data.

•Trim

Retain only a specified range of audio data and

erase the rest.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The editing command is selected, and you can

specify the track/V-take for editing.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

select the track/V-take for editing.

You can also select the track with the status keys

1 – 4. On this screen, also V-takes that are not

currently selected for tracks 1 – 4 can be selected

for editing. If you select a V-take including no

audio data, the symbol "E" (for "Empty") is shown

to the right of the number.

When track 4 is selected, turning the dial further to

the right bring up the following display.

“1_2” means that tracks 1 and 2 are selected as a

pair for simultaneous editing. Similarly, “3_4”

means that tracks 3 and 4 are selected as a pair. In

this case, the currently selected V-take for each

track will be the editing target.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The subsequent steps will differ, depending on

which command was selected in step 3. See the

COP

Track number V-take number

SRC

-1

SRCSRC 4

-3

SRCSRC

TRTR

This section explains how to edit audio data contained on tracks 1 – 4. There are two major types of editing

functions: specifying a range for editing, and editing an entire V-take.

Editing a range of data

ZOOM PS-04 47

sections for the respective commands.

Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly to

return to the AUDIO mode top screen.

OTE

After performing an edit function and rewriting

the audio data on a track, the original data

cannot be restored. Use these functions with

care, to prevent inadvertently losing data.

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Copying a specified range of data

You can copy the audio data of a specified range to

a specified position on a specified track/V-take.

This action will overwrite the existing data at the

destination location. The copy source data will be

unchanged.

Refer to “Basic steps for range editing”

to select the copy source track/V-take,

and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “START” appears, and you can

specify the copy start point.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

move the flashing part of the counter,

and turn the dial to change the value.

You can also specify the point in measure/beat units

or as a mark. To do this, repeatedly press the cursor

left or right key to change the counter format. When

there are no audio data, the "*" symbol is shown.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “END” appears, and you can specify

the copy end point.

Specify the copy end point using the

same procedure as in step 2.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display indication changes to “DST x-y”

(where x is the track number and y the V-take

number). This lets you specify the copy destination

track/V-take.

OTE

• If you have selected a single track as copy

source, only a single track can be selected as

copy destination.

• If you have selected two adjacent tracks (1_2

or 3_4) as copy source, only two adjacent

tracks can be selected as copy destination. In

this case, the currently selected V-take for

each track becomes the editing target.

Specify the copy destination track/

V-take in the same way as when

selecting the copy source track/

V-take, and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “TO” appears, and you can specify

the start point.

Specify the copy start point using the

same procedure as in step 2, and

press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “ENT/EXIT” appears on the display.

Copy source track

Copy target track

Copy

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To carry out the copy operation,

press the [ENTER] key once more.

When the copy process is finished, the track edit

menu appears again.

By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER]

key, you can cancel the operation and return to the

previous screen.

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Moving a specified range of data

You can move the audio data of a specified range to

a specified position on a specified track. This action

will overwrite the existing data at the destination

location. The move source data will be erased.

Refer to “Basic steps for range editing”

to select the move source track/

V-take, and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “START” appears, and you can

specify the move start point.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

move the flashing part of the counter,

and turn the dial to change the value.

You can also specify the point in measure/beat units

or as a mark. When there are no audio data, the "*"

symbol is shown.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “END” appears, and you can specify

the move end point.

Specify the move end point using the

same procedure as in step 2.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display indication changes to “DST x-y” (where

x is the track number and y the V-take number). This

lets you specify the move destination track/V-take.

OTE

• If you have selected a single track as move

source, only a single track can be selected as

move destination.

• If you have selected two adjacent tracks (1_2

or 3_4) as move source, only two adjacent

tracks can be selected as move destination.

In this case, the currently selected V-take for

each track becomes the editing target.

Specify the move destination track/

V-take in the same way as when

selecting the move source track/

V-take, and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “TO” appears, and you can specify

the move destination start point.

Specify the move start point using

the same procedure as in step 2, and

press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “ENT/EXIT” appears on the display.

To carry out the move operation,

press the [ENTER] key once more.

When the move process is finished, the track edit

menu appears again.

By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER]

key, you can cancel the operation and return to the

previous screen.

Move source track

Move target track

Move

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Track number V-take number

DST

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Erasing a specified range of data

You can erase the audio data of a specified range

and return the range to the mute (non-recorded)

condition.

Refer to “Basic steps for range

editing” to select the track/V-take

from which you want to erase data,

and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “START” appears, and you can

specify the erase start point.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

move the flashing part of the counter,

and turn the dial to change the value.

You can also specify the point in measure/beat units

or as a mark. When there are no audio data, the "*"

symbol is shown.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “END” appears, and you can specify

the erase end point.

Specify the erase end point using the

same procedure as in step 2.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “ENT/EXIT” appears on the display.

To carry out the erase operation,

press the [ENTER] key once more.

When the erase process is finished, the track edit

menu appears again.

By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER]

key, you can cancel the operation and return to the

previous screen.

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Trimming a specified range of

data

You can erase the audio data of a specified range

and adjust the data start/end point (trimming). This

is useful for example to remove unwanted portions

at the start and end of a final mixdown created by

bouncing onto 2 tracks.

OTE

When data before a specified section are erased

(trimmed), the remaining audio data will move up

by that amount. Therefore the timing may become

mismatched with regard to other tracks/V-takes.

Refer to “Basic steps for range

editing” to select the track/V-take

from which you want to trim data,

and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “START” appears, and you can

specify the start point for the range to be preserved

after trimming.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

move the flashing part of the counter,

and turn the dial to change the value.

You can also specify the point in measure/beat units

or as a mark. When there are no audio data, the "*"

symbol is shown.

All data before the point specified here will be

erased.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “END” appears, and you can specify

Erase

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the end point for the range to be preserved after

trimming.

Specify the trimming end point using

the same procedure as in step 2.

All data after the point specified here will be

erased.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “ENT/EXIT” appears on the display.

To carry out the trimming operation,

press the [ENTER] key once more.

When the trimming process is finished, the track

edit menu appears again.

By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER]

key, you can cancel the operation and return to the

previous screen.

Editing using V-takes

Recorded audio data can also be edited in V-take

units. You can for example exchange the data on

two V-takes, or delete a V-take that is no longer

needed.

■

Basic steps for V-take editing

When editing audio data in V-take units, some steps

are similar for each action. These are as follows.

From the AUDIO mode top screen,

press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key.

The parameters for tracks 1 – 4 are shown.

INT

The parameters for tracks 1 – 4 can also be

controlled in EFFECT mode.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

select the track which includes the

V-take that you want to edit.

The name of the selected track is briefly shown on

the display, and then the track parameters and

settings values are shown.

Use the cursor up/down keys to

bring up the indication “TR x-y” on

the display (where x is the track

number and y the V-take number).

Turn the dial to select the V-take for

editing.

You can also use the cursor left/right keys to switch

tracks while you are selecting a V-take.

INT

• It is also possible to select a V-take other than

the one currently selected for the track.

• When you select an unrecorded V-take, the

indication “E” (for “Empty”) is shown to the

right of the V-take number.

Press the [INSERT/DELETE (COPY)]

key.

From this screen, you can select commands for

editing in V-take units by pressing the [INSERT/

DELETE(COPY)] key repeatedly. The following

commands are available. You can also use the

cursor left/right keys to select a command.

• DELETE

Erase the audio data on a specified V-take.

• COPY

Copy the audio data of a specified V-take to another

V-take.

OOOOOO

000

ACK2

0FF

TRTR 2-2-

Editing using V-takes

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• EXCHANGE

Exchange the audio data of a specified V-take with

the data of another V-take.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The subsequent steps will differ, depending on

which command was selected. See the sections for

the respective commands.

Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly to

return to the AUDIO mode top

screen.

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Deleting a V-take

You can delete the audio data on a specified V-take.

The V-take is returned to the non-recorded

condition.

Refer to “Basic steps for V-take

editing” to select the track/V-take

which you want to delete, and bring

up the indication “DELETE” on the

display.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “ENT/EXIT” appears on the display.

To carry out the delete operation,

press the [ENTER] key once more.

The V-take is returned to the blank condition, and

the track parameter menu returns.

By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER]

key, you can cancel the operation and return to the

previous screen.

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Copying a V-take

You can copy the audio data of a specified V-take

to any other V-take. This action will overwrite any

existing data on the destination V-take. The data on

the copy source V-take will be unchanged.

Refer to “Basic steps for V-take

editing” to select the track/V-take

which you want to copy, and bring up

the indication “COPY” on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display indication changes as follows.

In this condition, you can select the copy

destination track/V-take.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

move the flashing part, and turn the

dial to select the track and V-take to

use as copy target.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “ENT/EXIT” appears on the display.

If there is a audio data on the copy target, the

indication "OVR WRITE" appears on the display.

To carry out the copy operation,

press the [ENTER] key once more.

The copy process is carried out, and the track

COP

Delete

DELETE

Copy source track

Copy target track

Copy

COPCOP

Copy destination

track number

Copy destination

V-take number

COP

-1

Reference [Track Editing]

52 ZOOM PS-04

parameter menu returns.

By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER]

key, you can cancel the operation and return to the

previous screen.

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Exchanging V-takes

You can exchange the audio data of two specified

V-takes.

Refer to “Basic steps for V-take

editing” to select the source track/

V-take which you want to exchange,

and bring up the indication

“EXCHANGE” on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The display indication changes as follows.

In this condition, you can select the exchange

destination track/V-take.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

move the flashing part, and turn the

dial to select the track and V-take to

use as exchange target.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “ENT/EXIT” appears on the display.

To carry out the exchange operation,

press the [ENTER] key once more.

The exchange process is carried out, and the track

parameter menu returns.

By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER]

key, you can cancel the operation and return to the

previous screen.

Exchange

EXCHAN

Exchange destination

track number

Exchange destination

V-take number

CHNG

-1

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INPUT

1234

DRUM BASS

[OUTPUT] jack

Send/return

effect

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Bass track

Drum track

At least one track set

to recording standby

No track set to

recording standby

Input

Built-in mixer

Rhythm

Recorder

Reference [Mixer]

About the PS-04 mixer

The mixer in the PS-04 can be used to create a final

stereo output mix by adjusting parameters (level,

panning, EQ, send/return effect intensity etc.) for

the recorded tracks and mixing these with the drum

and bass track signals.

If required, the input signals from the [INPUT]

jack, [LINE IN] jack, or built-in mic can be added

directly to the stereo mix, and panning and send/

return effect intensity can also be adjusted

separately for these signals.

INT

• The input signals can only be directly added

to the mix when no track in recording standby

mode is selected. If there is a track in

recording standby mode, the input signal will

be sent to that track and the panning and

send/return effect settings for the input will be

inactive.

• The input signal and the signal immediately

before the [OUTPUT] jack can be processed

with the insert effect (

→ p. 84).

• The signal produced by the mixer can be

bounced to any track if desired (

→ p. 42).

Assigning input signals to tracks

This section explains how to select up to two input

signals and assign them to tracks for recording.

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Selecting the input source

The PS-04 allows you to select up to two signals

(input sources) from the [INPUT] jack, built-in mic,

and the [LINE IN] jack, for sending to the recorder

tracks. If desired, you can also mix the signals from

[INPUT] jack and [LINE IN] jack onto a single

track, or record the signal from [INPUT] jack and

the built-in mic onto separate tracks. To select the

input source and set the recording level, proceed as

follows.

From the AUDIO mode or EFFECT

mode top screen, press the [TRACK

PARAMETER] key.

This section explains the functions and operation of the mixer built into the PS-04.

Reference [Mixer]

54 ZOOM PS-04

The track parameter menu for making input and

track 1 – 4 settings appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “INPUT SEL” on the

display.

The indication “INPUT SEL” is briefly shown on

the display, and then the input source display

appears.

INT

The “REC” indications on the display

correspond to the built-in mic, [INPUT] jack,

and [LINE IN] jack. When the indication is

constantly on, the source is selected (active).

Otherwise the indication is flashing.

Use the status keys 1 – 4 to select the

input source.

To select a single input source, press one of the

status keys 1 – 4. To select two input sources, press

the status keys for the two sources simultaneously.

Possible input source combinations are listed in the

table below.

INT

• The [LINE IN] signal can be selected by

pressing only one of the status keys 3 or 4.

• When combining the [LINE IN] signal with

another input source, the L and R

components of the signal at the [LINE IN] jack

are mixed to produce a mono signal.

When the [INPUT] jack was selected

as input source, play the instrument

and adjust the input sensitivity with

the [INPUT LEVEL] knob so that the

sound is not distorted when playing

the instrument at maximum level.

If the indication “-PEAK-” is shown on the display,

signal distortion has occurred.

To adjust the recording level, play the

instrument and adjust the fader for

the selected input source.

While the input track parameter display is shown,

you can use faders 1 – 4 to adjust the recording

level for each source. You can check the current

level using the setting value shown on the display

and the level meter.

When two sources are selected, use the up/down

cursor keys to select either to be adjusted.

If signal distortion occurs, the topmost segment of

the level meter will stay on for a while. Use the

fader to reduce the recording level setting for that

source.

MIC

Currently selected input source

(built-in mic in this example)

RECLVL

100

Status key Display

Input source

Input 1 Input 2

1 MIC

Built-in mic

2 INPUT

[INPUT] jack

3 or 4 LINE

[LINE IN] jack L [LINE IN] jack R

1+2 MIC+INPUT

Built-in mic [INPUT] jack

1 + 3 or 1 + 4 MIC+LINE

Built-in mic [LINE IN] jack L + R

2 + 3 or 2 + 4 LIN+INPUT

[LINE IN] jack L + R [INPUT] jack

Assigning input signals to tracks

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INT

The recording level of the signal from the [LINE

IN] jack can be adjusted with fader 3 or fader 4.

(The recording level is always linked for the L

and R channel.)

Press the [EXIT] key to return to the

AUDIO mode or EFFECT mode top

screen.

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Selecting the recording track(s)

Next, select the track(s) on which the input source

signal is to be recorded. Signal processing will be

different, depending on whether the input source is

mono (one signal) or stereo (2 signals), and whether

1 or 2 tracks are selected.

Bring up the AUDIO mode top

screen.

On the AUDIO mode top screen, you can use status

keys 1 – 4 to activate/deactivate the recording

standby condition for tracks 1 – 4.

To switch only one track to the

recording standby condition, press

the respective status key.

The “REC” indication appears above the level

meter for the track. This shows that the track is in

the recording standby condition.

If the currently selected input source is mono

(1 signal), this signal will be sent as is to the track.

If the source is stereo (2 signals), the signals will be

mixed and then sent to the track.

To switch two tracks to the recording

standby condition, hold down the

status key for one track and then

press the status key for the other

track.

Only the combination of tracks 1 and 2 or 3 and 4

can be selected. When you press the status keys 1/2

or 3/4, the “REC” indication appears above the

level meter for the respective tracks. This shows

that the tracks are in the recording standby

condition.

If the currently selected input source is mono (1

signal), the same signal will be sent to both tracks.

If the source is stereo (2 signals), the signal from

input 1 will be sent to the odd-numbered track and

the signal from input 2 to the even-numbered track.

INT

To deactivate the recording standby condition,

press the currently selected status key once

more.

Input Track

Input 1

Input 2

Input source: mono

Recorder

Track

Recorder

Input source: stereo

Input

Input 1

Input 2

Input source: mono

Recorder

Input source: stereo

Track 1 or 3

Track 2 or 4

Track 1 or 3

Track 2 or 4

Reference [Mixer]

56 ZOOM PS-04

Mixing the playback sound

from tracks

The level of the sound from audio tracks 1 – 4 and

the drum and bass track can be adjusted as follows.

To adjust the level of audio tracks

1 – 4, bring up the AUDIO mode top

screen and use faders 1 – 4 while

performing playback with the

recorder.

When the PS-04 is in AUDIO mode, faders 1 – 4

are assigned to audio tracks 1 – 4. The level of each

track is shown by the respective level meter.

To adjust the drum track or bass

track signal level, press the

[RHYTHM] key to bring up the

RHYTHM mode top screen and then

use faders 1 and 2.

In RHYTHM mode, fader 1 is assigned to the drum

track and fader 2 is assigned to the bass track. The

level of the drum and bass track is shown by level

meter 1 and 2.

Making adjustments for

each track signal (track

parameters)

The mixer in the PS-04 allows adjustment of

various track parameters such as panning, EQ, and

send/return effect intensity. Parameters can be

adjusted for the audio tracks 1 – 4, drum track, bass

track, and input signals. The adjustment procedure

is described below.

Depending on the track or input for

which you want to make the

adjustment, bring up the top screen

of the AUDIO mode or RHYTHM

mode, and press the [TRACK

PARAMETER] key.

When you press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key

in AUDIO mode, you can adjust parameters for

audio tracks 1 – 4 or the input sources. When you

press the [TRACK PARAMETER] key in

RHYTHM mode, you can adjust parameters for the

drum track and bass track.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

select the track or input.

The track name is shown for a few seconds, and

then a parameter and its setting value appear.

INT

Once the audio track has been selected, you

can also use the status keys to switch tracks.

Use the cursor up/down keys to

select the track parameter you want

to adjust.

The available track/input parameters are shown in

the table on the next page.

Audio track 1 – 4 signal level

Bass track signal level

Drum track signal level

O8ST1

000

TRACK1TRACK1

Making adjustments for each track signal (track parameters)

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Parameter

Display

indication

Setting

range

Description

Audio

track

Drum/bass

track

Input

HI EQ ON/OFF

EQ HI

ON / OFF

Switches Hi EQ on and off.

HI EQ GAIN

HI G

-12 – 12

Adjusts the Hi EQ boost/cut amount in

the range from -12 dB to +12 dB. This

parameter is shown only when Hi EQ is

set to ON.

HI EQ

FREQUENCY

HI F

500 – 8000

(Hz)

Selects the Hi EQ frequency for boost/

cut. This parameter is shown only when

Hi EQ is set to ON.

LO EQ ON/

OFF

EQ LO

ON / OFF

Switches Lo EQ on and off.

LO EQ GAIN

LO G

-12 – 12

Adjusts the Lo EQ boost/cut amount in

the range from -12 dB to +12 dB. This

parameter is shown only when Lo EQ is

set to ON.

LO EQ

FREQUENCY

LO F

63 – 2000

(Hz)

Selects the Lo EQ frequency for boost/

cut. This parameter is shown only when

Lo EQ is set to ON.

SEND ON/OFF

SEND

ON / OFF

Selects whether the signal of this track is

supplied to the send/return effect or not.

OOO

SEND LEVEL

SEND_L

0 – 100

Adjusts the level of the signal supplied to

the send/return effect. This parameter is

shown only when SEND is set to ON.

OOO

PAN

L100 – 0

– R100

Adjusts the panning (left/right stereo

position) of the track signal. When the

STEREO LINK parameter is set to ON,

this parameter adjusts the left/right level

balance.

OOO

FADER

0 – 127

Adjusts the current volume level.

STEREO LINK

S-LINK

ON / OF

Switches the stereo link function (for

linking the parameters of tracks 1/2 and

3/4) on and off. (For details, see page 58.)

V TAKE

TR X - Y

X=1 – 4

Y=1 – 10

Selects the V-take for this track. (For

details, see page 36.) X is the track

number and Y is the V-take number.

REC LEVEL

RECLVL

0 – 127

Adjusts the recording level.

Reference [Mixer]

58 ZOOM PS-04

Turn the dial to change the setting

value of the parameter selected in

step 3.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make all

desired settings.

By using the cursor left/right keys or the status keys

to switch tracks, you can set the parameters for

other tracks.

Press the [EXIT] key to return to the

original screen.

The top screen of AUDIO mode or RHYTHM

mode appears again.

Linking tracks (stereo link)

Two adjacent tracks can be linked so that their

parameters (except V-take switching) are controlled

together. This is referred to as “stereo link”. The

function is handy for example when recording

stereo material.

OTE

The stereo link function is available only for

tracks 1/2 and 3/4, not for other track

combinations.

From the AUDIO mode or EFFECT

mode top screen, press the [TRACK

PARAMETER] key.

The track parameter menu for making input and

track 1 – 4 settings appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

select one of the two tracks you want

to stereo link, and repeatedly press

the cursor [

W] key until the indication

“S-LINK” is shown on the display.

INT

You can also use the status keys to select the

track.

Turn the dial to set the stereo link

setting to ON.

If you select track 1 or 2, tracks 1 and 2 will be

stereo linked. If you select track 3 or 4, tracks 3 and

4 will be stereo linked.

The two linked tracks will operate as follows.

• The PAN parameter functions as a

BALANCE parameter that adjusts the

volume balance between the left and right

channels. (The setting is reset to 0 for both

tracks.)

• For parameters other than PAN and

V-TAKE, the setting for the odd-numbered

track will be duplicated on the even-

numbered track.

• When you change the parameter setting for

one track, the parameter of the other track

also changes accordingly. To bring the

even-numbered V-take on the display,

press the cursor [W] key while the odd-

numbered V-take is shown.

• When you operate the fader for the odd-

numbered track, the level for both tracks

changes. (The fader for the even-numbered

track has no effect.)

To cancel the stereo link function, set

the stereo link parameter to OFF.

S-LINK

S-LINKS-LINK

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Reference [Rhythm]

About the rhythm section

The rhythm section of the PS-04 uses built-in drum

and bass sounds to produce rhythm accompaniment

which can be played during recording and playback

of the audio tracks. For example, during recording

you might play a simple pattern that serves as a

metronome. Or you can add drum and bass

accompaniment to the recorded content of the audio

tracks and bounce the result onto a pair of V-takes.

Rhythm playback is possible in all modes except

the SYSTEM mode. However, to create or edit

rhythm patterns and to make rhythm related

settings, you must switch to RHYTHM mode by

pressing the [RHYTHM] key of the PS-04.

Explanation of some

important terms

Some terms that are relevant for rhythm section

operation are explained below.

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PATTERN mode/SONG mode

The rhythm section has two operation modes:

PATTERN mode for repeatedly playing drum/bass

patterns, and SONG mode for arranging and

playing rhythm patterns in a sequence that provides

the rhythm accompaniment to an entire song. The

initial mode when creating a new project is

PATTERN mode, but you can switch between

PATTERN mode and SONG mode by pressing the

[RHYTHM] key.

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Pattern/song

A program containing from a few measures up to a

maximum of 99 measures of drum/bass sounds is

called a pattern. The PS-04 has a capacity for up to

511 patterns per project. 346 patterns are already

preprogrammed, allowing you to play a rhythm

simply by selecting a pattern.

An arrangement of patterns in the desired playing

order using tempo, beat, and bass phrase (chord

type/root) information is called a song.

The PS-04 can have one song with up to 999

measures per project.

OTE

Patterns and songs are stored as part of a

project. You can also import all patterns or song

information from another project.

1234

Recorder

Rhythm

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Drum track

Bass track

Drum track

Bass track

Pattern Pattern

Chord

Dm G

123456

Song

Drum track

Bass track

Drum track

Bass track

Drum tr

Bass tra

Pattern A

Pattern B

Pattern C

Pattern D

Pattern E

Pattern A Pattern E Pattern B

Measure

number

This section explains the rhythm functions of the PS-04.

Reference [Rhythm]

60 ZOOM PS-04

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Drum track/bass track

The part that records drum sound patterns in the

PS-04 is called the drum track and the part that

records bass sound patterns the bass track. When

you create original patterns, you store playing

information on these two tracks.

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Drum kit/bass program

A collection of drum sounds used for the drum

track is called a drum kit, and a collection of bass

sounds used for the bass track is called a bass

program.

Drum kits are made up of a combination of 16 drum

and percussion sounds, such as bass drum, snares,

etc. The PS-04 has seven different drum kits.

A bass program is a collection of bass sounds such

as electric bass or acoustic bass at different pitches

(2 octaves, 16 steps). The PS-04 offers a choice of

five bass programs.

The drum kit and bass program sounds can not only

be used in patterns or songs but can also be played

directly using the status keys 1 – 4 on the panel.

PATTERN mode operation

This section explains how to use PATTERN mode

to play, create, and edit patterns.

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PATTERN mode screens

PATTERN mode has several screens. When you

press the [RHYTHM] key to switch to RHYTHM

mode, and when you switch the rhythm function

from SONG mode to PATTERN mode, the screen

for selecting a pattern always appears first. This is

called the PATTERN mode top screen.

● PATTERN mode top screen

When you press the cursor up or down key from the

PATTERN mode top screen, the following screens

appear.

● Locate screen

This shows the current position in the pattern in

measures and beats. While the rhythm is stopped, you

can use the cursor left/right keys and the dial to move

within the pattern in units of measures or beats.

● Rhythm pad screen

This screen shows information about the content of

the currently playing drum track/bass track. On this

screen, the on/off status of individual level meter

segments (rectangular blocks) shows the drum kit

or bass program sound activation status.

From this screen, you can use the status keys 1 – 4

to manually play the sounds of the drum kit or bass

program (→ p. 62).

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Selecting a pattern for playback

The PS-04 lets you select one of 511 patterns.

While the recorder is stopped, press

the [RHYTHM] key several times to

bring up the PATTERN mode top

screen on the display.

Use the dial or the cursor left/right

keys to select a rhythm pattern to play.

Out of 511 possible patterns in a new project, 346

are preprogrammed. (For other patterns, the pattern

name indication shows “EMPTY”.)

If you use the dial while the pattern is playing, the

new pattern will start after the end of the current

pattern is reached. If you use the cursor left/right

keys while the pattern is playing, the new pattern

will start immediately.

O8ST1

000

O1-O1

PAD

Pattern name Pattern number

O8ST1

000

PATTERN mode operation

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Operate faders 1/2 to adjust the

volume of the drum/bass track.

In RHYTHM mode, fader 1 controls the drum track

and fader 2 controls the bass track signal level.

NOTE

Immediately after creating a new project, the

drum/bass signal level will be set to zero. To

hear the rhythm play, you must raise the drum/

bass track signal level.

Press the [R/P] key.

The key lights up, and the recorder and the rhythm

pattern begin to play. (If there are recorded audio

tracks, the contents will be heard.)

The level meters on the display let you check the

signal level of the drum track and bass track.

Fine-adjust the drum/bass track

volume as necessary.

To check the current position, press

the cursor [

Q] key.

The display changes to the Locate screen, and the

current position in the pattern is shown in measures

and beats.

INT

If you call up the Locate screen while the

pattern is stopped and select the unit with the

cursor left/right keys, you can use the dial to

move within the pattern.

To stop the pattern, press the [R/P]

key once more.

The key goes out and playback stops.

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Changing the tempo

You can adjust the pattern playback tempo as

follows.

Press the [RHYTHM] key several

times to switch the PS-04 to

PATTERN mode.

The tempo can be set while the PS-04 is running or

stopped. The currently set tempo can be checked

while the [RHYTHM] key is flashing.

Use faders 3 and 4 to adjust the

tempo.

In RHYTHM mode, faders 3 and 4 serve to control

the tempo in the range from 40 to 250 bpm (beats

per minute).

Shortly after adjusting the tempo, the display will

return automatically to the condition of step 1.

OTE

• The tempo set here applies to all patterns. If

you haven’t programmed the tempo

information in a song yet, the song will also be

played with this tempo setting.

• If you have recorded audio tracks 1 – 4 while

monitoring the pattern, and if you then change

the pattern tempo afterwards, there will be a

mismatch between the recorded audio tracks

and the rhythm tempo.

Drum track signal level

Bass track signal level

O8ST1

000

Measure

"P" indicates

PATTERN mode

Beat

O1-O1

O8ST1

000

BPM=12

Reference [Rhythm]

62 ZOOM PS-04

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Playing drum/bass sounds

manually

The rhythm pad screen of the PATTERN mode

allows you to use the status keys 1 – 4 to manually

play drum or bass sounds.

After selecting a drum kit on the rhythm pad screen,

the 16 drum/percussion sounds are divided into

groups of 4 (these are called banks) and each sound

of a bank is assigned to status keys 1 – 4. You

therefore first select the bank which has the sound

you want, and then press the respective status key.

The illustration below shows how the drum/

percussion sounds are assigned to the banks.

When a bass program is selected, the banks and

status keys are assigned different pitches. You

therefore first select the bank which has the pitch

you want, and then press the respective status key.

If desired, you can also select a different scale and

key, with different bank and status key

assignments. The illustration below shows how the

sounds are assigned when “E MIN” (E Minor) is

selected.

When “G MAJ” (G Major) is selected, the

arrangement is as follows.

When you select "E MIN2" (E Minor 2), bank 1

will contain E1, G1, B1, C2 and bank 2 will contain

E1, G1, B1, E2. Banks 3 and 4 are the same as

banks 1 and 2, but one octave higher.

When you select "E MAJ2" (E Major 2), the G1 and

C2 of "E MIN2" will become G#1 and C#2.

To play a drum kit or bass program manually,

proceed as follows.

Press the [RHYTHM] key several

times to switch the PS-04 to

PATTERN mode.

You should first choose the desired drum kit/bass

program as necessary. (For information on how to

select a drum kit/bass program, see page 70.)

Press the cursor [W] key to bring up

the rhythm pad screen.

While this screen is shown, the status keys and

faders operate as follows.

• Status keys 1 – 4

Play the drum kit/bass program.

• Fader 3

Adjusts the velocity of the sound.

• Fader 4

Switches the bank.

INT

• You can also switch banks with the cursor up/

down keys.

• As on the top screen, faders 1 and 2 adjust

the drum kit/bass program level.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

select DR (drum kit) or BS (bass

program).

Bank 4

Bank 3

Bank 2

Bank 1

STICK

HIGH

BONGO

LOW

BONGO

RIDE

CYMBAL

COWBELL

MUTE HIGH

CONGA

OPEN HIGH

CONGA

LOW

CONGA

TOM 1

TOM 2

TOM 3

CRASH

CYMBAL

KICK

SNARE

CLOSED

HI-HAT

OPEN

HI-HAT

Bank 4

Bank 3

Bank 2

Bank 1

F#2

F#1

Bank 4

Bank 3

Bank 2

Bank 1

F#3

F#2

PATTERN mode operation

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The currently selected type is shown on the left side

of the display.

Use fader 4 to select the bank to play.

The bank which can be played is shown on the

display.

Press one of the status keys 1 – 4.

If a drum kit is selected, the drum sound assigned to

the key in the current bank is heard. If a bass

program is selected, the bass note assigned to the

key in the current bank is heard.

While the status key is being pressed, the

corresponding segment of the display lights up.

To adjust play intensity, operate

fader 3.

There are three intensity (velocity) settings. The

setting value is shown for a few seconds, then the

display reverts to the previous condition.

To change the bass program scale

and key, turn the dial.

When the dial is turned while the rhythm pad screen

is shown, the scale (Major/Major2/Minor/Minor2)

and key (12-tone) selection changes.

For example, when F# Minor is selected, the bank

and note arrangement is as follows.

To return to the PATTERN mode top

screen, press the cursor [

Q] key.

INT

During pattern recording, you can also select

the drum/percussion sound and bass note in

the same way.

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Creating a pattern

This section explains how to create original patterns

by recording your drum kit or bass program play in

an empty pattern slot.

There are two ways of creating a pattern: step input

where play is stopped and you enter the sounds one

by one, and real-time input where you record your

play using the status keys and faders.

Recording preparations

Empty patterns are set to 4/4 beat and 2 measures

by default. Before you start the input procedure, set

the desired time signature and measure

configuration as follows.

OTE

Once you have recorded a pattern, you cannot

change the time signature or the number of

measures. This setting must always be made

beforehand.

Press the [RHYTHM] key several

times to bring up the PATTERN mode

top screen.

Turn the dial to select an empty

pattern.

Empty patterns are indicated as “EMPTYxxx

(where xxx is the pattern number).

PAD

Currently selected sound type

VELCTY

MIN

Scale

Key ("o" stands for #)

Bank 4

Bank 3

Bank 2

Bank 1

F#2

C#3

F#1

C#2

G#2

G#1

F#3

F#2

Reference [Rhythm]

64 ZOOM PS-04

Press the [EDIT/UTILITY] key.

The pattern utility menu for making PATTERN

mode settings appears.

To set the time signature, use the

cursor left/right keys to bring up the

indication “TIMSIG” on the display,

and press the [ENTER] key.

The current time signature setting appears on the

display.

OTE

When a “<>” is shown on both sides of the

setting value, the pattern has already been

recorded and the time signature has been set.

In this condition, the value cannot be changed.

Turn the dial to make the setting, and

then press the [EXIT] key.

The time signature can be set in the range from 1/4

to 8/4.

To set the number of measures, use

the cursor left/right keys to bring up

the indication “BARLEN” on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The current bar length setting appears on the

display.

OTE

When a “<>” is shown on both sides of the

setting value, the pattern has already been

recorded and the bar length has been set. In

this condition, the value cannot be changed.

Turn the dial to make the setting.

The bar length can be set in the range from 1 to 99.

Press the [EXIT] key to return to the

PATTERN mode top screen.

Drum track step input

To perform step input, the PS-04 must be in stop

mode, so that you can enter the sounds one by one

in the order that they should be played. For drum

track step input, you specify the step width (interval

between sounds) and then specify a note or rest.

When you press the [R/P] key after pressing the

status key, the playing information is entered at this

point, and the input position advances by the

number of specified steps. When you press only the

[R/P] key, no playing information is entered and

the position advances by one step. In other words, a

rest is inserted (see illustration below).

EMPTY

347

QUANTI

4/4

Status key

[R/P] key

PATTERN mode operation

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INT

The step length changes according to the

currently selected smallest note unit (quantize

setting). The default setting is a sixteenth note,

but this can be changed if desired (

→ p. 71).

From the PATTERN mode top screen,

press the [REC] key.

The [REC] key lights up and step input becomes

possible. During step input, the current position is

shown in measures/beats/ticks (1/48 of a quarter note).

Verify that “D” is shown in the left

corner of the display.

During step input, you can use the cursor left/right

keys to switch the track type. “D” stands for drum

track.

To enter a note, use fader 4 to select

the bank which contains the desired

sound, and then press the status key

for that sound.

The note is entered, and the segment for that sound

comes on. For information on the sounds assigned

to banks and status keys, see the section "Playing

drum/bass sounds manually".

INT

• The velocity setting can be changed with

fader 3. This information is also stored.

• If you hold down several status keys together,

multiple sounds are input at the same

position.

Press the [R/P] key.

The step position advances by a 16th note (12

ticks).

To enter a rest, press only the [R/P]

key.

No playing information is entered, and the step

position advances by a 16th note.

Repeat steps 3 – 5 to enter the entire

rhythm pattern.

When you have reached the end of the pattern, the

recorder automatically returns to the first measure,

and you can enter other drum/percussion sounds.

To erase a sound you have input,

press the [

R/P] key repeatedly to go

to the position, and then hold down

the [INSERT/DELETE (COPY)] key

while pressing the respective status

key.

The sound corresponding to that status key is

erased.

To end step input, press the [REC]

key so that the key goes out.

The PATTERN mode top screen returns. If you

press the [R/P] key in this condition, the pattern is

played and you can check your input.

INT

By performing the input procedure again, you

can add playing information to the track.

Track type

Measure

Beat Tick

DO1-O1

-00

DO1-O1

-00

DO1-O1DO1-O1

-12

O1-OO1-O

-24

Reference [Rhythm]

66 ZOOM PS-04

Duration: quarter note Duration: eighth note

Quantize setting: sixteenth note

Status key

[R/P] key

Bass track step input

When performing step input for the bass track,

“sound duration” must be entered as an additional

item. Otherwise, the input procedure is similar, in

so far as the status keys and faders 3 and 4 are used

to enter notes and rests.

For example, also when the step length is constant,

the duration setting can be varied, resulting in sounds

of a different length (see illustration below).

INT

The step length changes according to the

currently selected smallest note unit (quantize

setting). The default setting is a sixteenth note,

but this can be changed if desired (

→ p. 71).

OTE

For the bass track, only one sound can be

produced at a time. If the sound duration is set

to a value longer than a step, the part extending

into the next step will be cut (the sound for that

step has priority).

From the PATTERN mode top screen,

press the [REC] key.

The [REC] key lights up and step input becomes

possible.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

change the indication in the left

corner of the display to “B”.

“B” stands for bass track.

If required, turn the dial to set the key

and scale.

For details, see the section "Playing drum/bass

sounds manually".

To enter a note, use the cursor up/

down keys to select a duration value.

The display changes as follows to show the

duration of the note being entered.

The following duration settings are available.

8-5 . . . . 8 beats – 5 beats

4 . . . . . . Whole note

3 . . . . . . Dotted half note

2 . . . . . . Half note

3/2 . . . . . Dotted quarter note

1 . . . . . . Quarter note

3/4 . . . . . Dotted eighth note

1/2 . . . . . Eighth note

1/3 . . . . . Eighth triplet note

1/4 . . . . . Sixteenth note

1/6 . . . . . Sixteenth triplet note

Track type

Measure

Beat Tick

DO1-O1

-00

BO1-O1BO1-O1

-00

D=1/4D=1/4

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1/8 . . . . . Thirty-second note

1/12 . . . . Thirty-second triplet note

1/16 . . . . Sixty-fourth note

1/24 . . . . Sixty-fourth triplet note

Use fader 4 to select the bank which

contains the desired pitch, and then

press the respective status key.

INT

The velocity setting can be changed with fader

3. This will change the play intensity.

Press the [R/P] key.

The step position advances by a 16th note (12

ticks). To enter a rest, skip steps 4 and 5 and simply

press the [R/P] key. This will enter a 16th rest.

Repeatedly press the [R/P] key to

advance to the position where you

want to enter the next note. Then

repeat steps 4 – 6.

If the duration or bank is the same as for the

previously entered note, you do not need to specify

it again.

When you have reached the end of the pattern, the

recorder automatically returns to the first measure.

To erase a sound you have input,

press the [

R/P] key repeatedly to go

to that position. Hold down the

[INSERT/DELETE (COPY)] key and

press the respective status key.

The sound corresponding to the status key is erased.

To end step input, press the [REC] key.

The key goes out and the PATTERN mode top

screen returns. If you press the [R/P] key in this

condition, the pattern is played and you can check

your input.

INT

By performing the input procedure again, you

can add playing information to the track.

Drum/bass track real-time input

You can also enter drum kit and bass program

information with the status keys in real time, while

the pattern is running.

Bring up the PATTERN mode rhythm

pad screen.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

select the track for which you want to

perform input.

The left corner of the display shows “DR” when the

drum track is selected, and “BS” when the bass

track is selected.

Select the bank which contains the

desired pitch/sound and press the

status keys to check the sound.

If required, set the key and scale for the bass

program.

For information on how to switch banks and set the

key and scale for the bass program, see the section

“Playing drum/bass sounds manually” (→ p. 62).

Hold down the [REC] key and press

the [

R/P] key.

A precount of 4 clicks is heard. Recording begins

when the precount is finished.

INT

Precount settings can be changed (→ p. 72).

Use the status keys to play the drum

kit/bass program.

Your play timing is automatically matched to the

smallest note unit (default: sixteenth note) and

recorded on the selected track. For the bass track,

the duration for which the status key is pressed is

also recorded. When the pattern reaches the end, it

returns to the beginning and you can continue to

record.

Track type

Measure

Beat Tick

DO1-O1

-00

Reference [Rhythm]

68 ZOOM PS-04

INT

The smallest note unit (quantize setting) can be

changed (→ p. 71).

To pause the recording, press the

[REC] key.

The key flashes and the PS-04 switches to the

pattern playback mode. If you press a status key in

this condition, the result will not be recorded. This

is convenient to check the instrument sounds or

note pitches assigned to the keys, and to switch

banks and scales during input.

To return to the pattern recording mode, press the

[REC] key once more.

If you have made a mistake, press the

[INSERT/DELETE (COPY)] key at a

point immediately before the

mistake.

While the key is being held down, all playing

information entered on the track is erased.

When input is complete, press the

[

R/P] key.

The [REC] key and the [R/P] key go out, and the

PATTERN mode top screen returns.

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Copying a pattern

You can copy any pattern in a project to another

location.

Press the [RHYTHM] key several

times to bring up the PATTERN mode

top screen.

Turn the dial to select the copy

source pattern. Then press the

[INSERT/DELETE (COPY)] key.

The following indication appears. In this condition,

you can select the copy target.

Turn the dial to select the pattern

number to be used as copy target.

INT

When you select an empty pattern, the

indication “E” (for “Empty”) is shown to the right

of the number.

Press the [ENTER] key. The

indication "ENT/EXIT" appears on

the display.

To carry out the copy operation,

press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the

operation, press the [EXIT] key.

When you press the [ENTER] key, the PATTERN

mode top screen returns, with the copy target

pattern being selected.

Erase

Snare

Kick

Snare

Kick

COPCOP O

COP 5

COP O

COPCOP 5

08E

O8ST1O8ST1

508

PATTERN mode operation

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Deleting a pattern

You can return any pattern in a project to the empty

condition.

Press the [RHYTHM] key several

times to bring up the PATTERN mode

top screen.

Turn the dial to select the pattern that

you want to delete. Then press the

[INSERT/DELETE (COPY)] key twice.

The following indication appears.

To carry out the delete operation,

press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the

operation, press the [EXIT] key.

When you press the [ENTER] key, the selected

pattern is returned to the empty condition and the

PATTERN mode top screen returns.

OTE

Once a pattern has been deleted, it cannot be

restored. Use this function with care.

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Changing the pattern

parameters (pattern edit)

Pattern parameters such as drum kit and bass

program used in a pattern, as well as bass phrase

chord type and root, etc. can be changed if desired.

Basic procedure for pattern editing

To change pattern specific parameters, proceed as

follows.

Press the [RHYTHM] key several

times to bring up the PATTERN mode

top screen.

Turn the dial to select the pattern,

and then press the [EDIT/UTILITY]

key.

The PATTERN mode utility menu appears. This

menu lets you not only perform pattern edit

functions but also make precount settings and load

patterns from external projects.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “PTN EDIT” on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The pattern edit menu for setting pattern specific

parameters appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

select the parameter you want to

adjust, and press the [ENTER] key to

confirm the selection.

The following parameters can be selected.

DRUM KIT . . . Select drum kit

BASS PRG . . . Select bass program

ORGROOT . . . Original root for pattern

ORGCHORD . . Original chord type for pattern

DRUM LVL . . . Drum kit level

BASS LVL . . . Bass program level

NAME . . . . . . . Pattern name

Turn the dial to change the setting

value for the parameter selected in

step 4.

For details on each parameter, see the following

section. If required, press the [EXIT] key to return

one step and then select another parameter.

Press the [EXIT] key several times to

return to the PATTERN mode top

screen.

DELETE

098

Pattern to be deleted

EMPT

098

QUANTIQUANTI

DRUMDRUM K

Reference [Rhythm]

70 ZOOM PS-04

Select drum kit/bass program

Selecting the drum kit or bass program to be used

by the pattern.

Refer to “Basic procedure for pattern editing” and

bring up “DRUM KIT” or “BASS PRG” on the

display. When you press the [ENTER] key, the

display changes as follows.

● When “DRUM KIT” was selected

● When “BASS PRG” was selected

By turning the dial in this condition, you can select

a new sound. For information on the various drum

kits and bass programs that are available, see the

list in the last section of this documentation.

Setting the pattern specific chord

type/root

You can select the chord type and root to be used by

the bass track of the pattern. When creating a song,

the chord and root specified here will be used as the

basis for the bass track phrase, which changes

according to the chord progression specified for the

song.

Refer to “Basic procedure for pattern editing” and

bring up “ORG ROOT” (for setting the chord root)

or “ORG CHORD” (for setting the chord type) on

the display. When you press the [ENTER] key, the

display changes as follows.

● When “ORG ROOT” was selected

● When “ORG CHORD” was selected

The root can be set from E to D# in semitone steps.

For the chord type, MAJOR or MINOR can be

selected. Make a suitable setting to match the bass

phrase recorded on the bass track.

INT

For patterns used only in PATTERN mode and

for patterns that do not use the bass track, the

chord type/root setting is not necessary.

Setting the drum/bass volume

You can set the volume level for the drum kit and

bass program. Refer to “Basic procedure for pattern

editing” and bring up “DRUM LVL” (for setting

the drum kit level) or “BASS LVL” (for setting the

bass track level) on the display. When you press the

[ENTER] key, the display changes as follows.

Turn the dial to set the volume in the range from 1

to 15. (The default setting is 15.)

Changing the pattern name

You can assign a unique name to a pattern. Refer to

“Basic procedure for pattern editing” and bring up

“NAME” on the display. When you press the

[ENTER] key, the display changes as follows.

Use the cursor left/right keys to cause the character

that you want to change to flash. Then turn the dial

to select the character. (The name can be up to five

Kit name Kit number

LIVE

Program name Program number

PICK

Current root ("o" stands for #)

Current chord type

MAJORMAJOR

1O1O

Current volume setting

8BEAT

Character that can be adjusted

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characters long.) You can also use the faders 1 – 3

to select a character. The faders are assigned to the

following character ranges.

Fader 1 . . . . . . Letters (A – Z)

Fader 2 . . . . . . Numerals (0 – 9)

Fader 3 . . . . . . Symbols (+, -, @, space)

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Setting PATTERN mode

operation (pattern utility)

This section explains how to set the smallest unit

for pattern note input, control the precount function

for real-time input, and make other PATTERN

mode related settings.

Basic procedure for pattern utility

To use the pattern utility menu, proceed as follows.

Press the [RHYTHM] key several

times to switch the PS-04 to

PATTERN mode.

Turn the dial to select the pattern to

play, and press the [EDIT/UTILITY]

key.

The pattern utility menu appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

select one of the following items.

• QUANTIZE

Select the smallest note unit for real-time input

and step input.

• BARLEN

Set the number of measures for an empty pattern.

For a pattern that has already been programmed,

the number of measures is shown.

• TIMSIG

Set the time signature (number of beats) for an

empty pattern. For a pattern that has already been

programmed, the number of beats is shown.

• COUNT

Set the precount for use during real-time input.

• CLICK VOL

Set the precount and click volume.

• IMPORT

Import song information and all patterns from

another project stored on a SmartMedia card

(→ p. 83).

• PTN EDIT

Bring up the pattern edit menu for changing

pattern specific parameters (→ p. 69).

Press the [ENTER] key to call up the

setting value for the currently

selected item.

The subsequent steps will differ, depending on

which item was selected. See the sections for the

respective items.

When all settings have been made,

press the [EXIT] key repeatedly to

return to the PATTERN mode top

screen.

Pressing the key once brings up the pattern utility

menu, and pressing the key once more brings up the

PATTERN mode top screen.

Setting the smallest note unit

(quantize setting)

To set the smallest note unit for real-time input and

step input, proceed as follows. Refer to “Basic

procedure for pattern utility” and bring up the

indication “QUANTIZE”. When you press the

[ENTER] key, the display changes as follows.

While this screen is shown, turning the dial will

change the setting. The following settings are

available.

4 . . . . . . . . . . . Quarter note

8 . . . . . . . . . . . Eighth note

QUANTI

Quantize setting

Q=16

Reference [Rhythm]

72 ZOOM PS-04

12 . . . . . . . . . Eighth triplet note

16 (default) . . Sixteenth note

24 . . . . . . . . . Sixteenth triplet note

32 . . . . . . . . . Thirty-second note

Hi . . . . . . . . . . 1 tick (1/48 of quarter note)

INT

The quantize setting applies to the entire rhythm

section.

Displaying/changing the number

of measures in a pattern

To display or change the number of measures in the

currently selected pattern, proceed as follows. Refer

to “Basic procedure for pattern utility” and bring up

the indication “BARLEN”. When you press the

[ENTER] key, the display changes as follows.

If a blank pattern is selected, you can turn the dial

and change the setting in the range from 1 to 99.

The default setting is 2.

OTE

When a "<>" is shown on both sides of the

setting value, the pattern has already been

recorded and the number of measures cannot

be changed.

Displaying/changing the time

signature of a pattern

To display or change the number of beats per

measure in the currently selected pattern, proceed

as follows. Refer to “Basic procedure for pattern

utility” and bring up the indication “TIMSIG”.

When you press the [ENTER] key, the display

changes as follows.

If a blank pattern is selected, you can turn the dial

and change the setting in the range from 1/4 to 8/4.

The default setting is 4/4.

OTE

When a “<>” is shown on both sides of the

setting value, the pattern has already been

recorded and the time signature has been set.

In this condition, the value cannot be changed.

Setting the precount

To change the setting of the precount used for real-

time input, proceed as follows. Refer to “Basic

procedure for pattern utility” and bring up the

indication “COUNT”. When you press the

[ENTER] key, the display changes as follows.

By turning the dial, you can select one of the

following precount settings.

• OFF

No precount is heard.

• 1-8

1 – 8 precount beats are heard.

• SP

Use a special precount as described on page 44.

Changing the metronome volume

You can change the volume of the metronome that

is heard when you record a rhythm pattern in real

time. Refer to "Basic procedure of pattern utility" to

select "CLICK VOL" and press the [ENTER] key.

Then turn the dial to adjust the volume (OFF, 1-15).

Number of measures in the pattern

4/4

Time signature of the pattern

Precount setting

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SONG mode operation

This section explains how to use SONG mode to

play, create, and edit a song.

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SONG mode screens

SONG mode has several screens. When you press

the [RHYTHM] key to switch from PATTERN

mode to SONG mode, the currently playing pattern

number is always shown. This is called the SONG

mode top screen.

● SONG mode top screen

When you press the cursor up or down key from the

SONG mode top screen, the following screens appear.

● Locate screen

This shows the current position in the song in

measures and beats. While the PS-04 is stopped,

you can use this screen to move to another location

in the song.

● Chord screen

This shows chord information (root and chord type)

for the current point. The indication changes as the

song plays.

● Rhythm pad screen

This screen shows information about the content of

the currently playing drum track/bass track (sound

and pitch). From this screen, you can use the status

keys 1 – 4 to manually play the sounds of the drum

kit or bass program. For more information, see the

description of the PATTERN mode rhythm pad

screen (→ p. 62).

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Creating a song

By arranging patterns in the desired order and

programming chord and tempo/time signature

information, you can create the rhythm

accompaniment for an entire song. The following

two methods are available for creating a song.

● Step input

With this method, you create rhythm patterns

one by one by specifying a pattern and the

number of measures. Input can be performed at

any point in the song. It is also possible to

switch to another pattern while the previous

pattern is still playing. This mode is suitable for

specifying patterns in detail.

● FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator)

This method uses simple formulas to specify

rhythm pattern playback from start to end. The

result is written to the song in a single operation.

Because input midway through a song is not

possible with this method, it is most suitable for

cases where the configuration of the entire song has

been decided beforehand.

OTE

Immediately after creating a new project, the

drum track/bass track signal level will be set to

zero. Before creating or playing a song, you

must go into RHYTHM mode and adjust faders

1 and 2 to raise the monitor level of the tracks

to a suitable level.

Step input

With this method, you specify the pattern number

and the number of measures to enter patterns one by

one.

Press the [RHYTHM] key repeatedly

to switch the rhythm section to

SONG mode.

SONG

001

OO1-O

DRDR PADPAD

Reference [Rhythm]

74 ZOOM PS-04

Press the [REC] key.

As shown below, the display indication changes to

the current position. Step input for the song is now

possible.

The indication “EOS” (End of Song) shows the

position where the song ends. For an empty song,

EOS will be located at the beginning. Therefore

nothing happens if you play the song. As you enter

information, the EOS position gets pushed further

and further out.

Press the [INSERT/DELETE (COPY)]

key.

You can now select the pattern number and the

number of measures to insert.

Turn the dial to select a pattern

number.

Use the cursor up/down keys to

select the number of measures to

insert, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows. In this condition,

you can select the pattern to play for the inserted

measures.

When you have selected a pattern,

press the [ENTER] key to confirm the

selection.

Pattern information is entered at the current point,

and the EOS position moves back by the specified

number of measures. The display returns to the

current position indication.

INT

When the pattern entry was confirmed and the

current position screen returns, the indication

“EV” is shown. This indicates that some kind of

event information (pattern, chord, tempo, etc.)

has been entered at the current point.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

move the position indication to the

EOS position.

At the current position screen, you can use the

cursor left/right keys to move in measure units, and

the dial to move in beat units. When you reach the

end of the song, the indication “EOS” appears.

INT

• If required, you can also switch the pattern

within a measure (in beat units).

• The interval until the next pattern information

entry point is longer than the pattern itself, the

pattern will be played repeatedly. If the

Current measure

Current beat

End-of-song

indication

OO1-

E0S

End of Song

Current position

1 (measure number)

Song

Number of measures to insert

Number of pattern to insert

INOOOX

INOO2X

INOO2XINOO2X

PATTERN 002 End of Song

OO1-O1

Current position

1 (measure

number)

Song

OO3-O1OO3-O1

E0S

End of Song

PATTERN 002

Current position

1 (measure

number)

Song

SONG mode operation

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interval is shorter than the pattern itself, the

song will switch to the next pattern before the

current pattern has finished playing.

Repeat steps 3 – 7 to enter all

required pattern information.

When all required pattern

information has been entered, press

the [REC] key.

The [REC] key goes out and the PS-04 returns to

the SONG mode top screen. If you press the [R/P]

key, the created song will be played.

● To overwrite pattern information

To change a pattern that has already been input,

move to the input point and press the cursor [W]

key. The name of the pattern input at this point

appears on the display. Turn the dial to select a new

pattern.

To add pattern information to a point where there

currently is none, move to the input point and press

the cursor [

W] key. The indication “←PTN”

appears on the display. Turn the dial to select a new

pattern.

● Inserting a pattern in a song

Move to the input point and perform steps 3 – 7.

The new pattern information is inserted at this

point, and subsequent patterns are shifted

backwards by the length of the inserted pattern.

● To delete pattern information

Move to the point from which you want to delete

the information, and press the cursor [W] key. In

this condition, press the [EDIT/UTILITY] key. The

current information is deleted and the previous

pattern will remain active until the next input point.

● To delete a measure

During song input ([REC] key lit), press the

[INSERT/DELETE (COPY)] key three times.

Then press the [ENTER] key. The measure is

deleted.

PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN C

PATTERN A PATTERN D PATTERN C

Select pattern D

PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN C

PATTERN A PATTERN B

PATTERN D

PATTERN D PATTERN C

Insert

PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN C

PATTERN A PATTERN C

Delete

PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN C

PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN D PATTERN C

Delete 1 measure

Reference [Rhythm]

76 ZOOM PS-04

FAST input

The FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator)

method uses simple formulas to specify rhythm

pattern playback from start to end. The basic rules

for combining patterns are described below.

● Lining up patterns

Use the “+” (plus) symbol to line up patterns. For

example, entering 0 + 1 + 2 will result in the

following play sequence.

● Repeat patterns

Use the “x” (multiply) symbol to specify pattern

repetitions. “x” takes precedence over “+”. For

example, entering 0 + 1 x 2 + 2 will result in the

following play sequence.

● Repeat multiple patterns

Use the “(“ and “)” symbols (opening and closing

parentheses) to link a group of patterns for

repetition. Formulas enclosed in brackets take

precedence over other formulas. For example,

entering 0 + (1 + 2) x 2 + 3 will result in the

following play sequence.

The following keys and faders are used for FAST

input.

For example, to enter the formula 0 + (1 + 2) x 2,

proceed as follows.

0 1 2

0 1 1 2

10 2

2 3

Fader 1

Numeric input

Fader 2

Symbol input

Cursor left/right keys

or dial

Move input position

Fader 1

Input "0"

Fader 2

Input "+"

Fader 2

Input "("

Fader 1

Input "1"

Fader 2

Input "+"

Fader 1

Input "2"

Fader 2

Input ")"

Move to

right

Cursor [R] key

O+

O+C

O+C1

O+C1+

O+C1+2

1+2 X2

+C1+2

C1+2 X

O+_

C1+2 _

SONG mode operation

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INT

For FAST input, leading zeros are omitted. For

example, pattern 001 is shown as “1”, and

pattern 050 as “50”.

OTE

• The FAST method can only be used to write a

song in one go, from beginning to end.

Writing only a partial song is not possible.

• To edit a song that was written with the FAST

method, edit the formula and then write the

entire song again, or use step input.

Press the [RHYTHM] key repeatedly

to switch the rhythm section to

SONG mode.

Press the [EDIT/UTILITY] key.

The song utility menu for importing a song from

another project, transposing a song, etc. appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “FAST” on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows, and numeric input

becomes possible.

Use the cursor left/right keys and

faders 1 – 3 to enter the formula.

If you have made a mistake, correct it as follows.

● Inserting a number/formula

Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the

position and enter the new number/symbol.

● Deleting a number/formula

Use the cursor left/right keys to move to the

position where you want to delete a number/

symbol. Then press the [INSERT/DELETE

(COPY)] key

. The number/symbol is deleted, and

subsequent numbers and symbols are moved up.

To write the song using the formula

that has been input, press the

[ENTER] key.

The pattern sequence for the song is written according

to the formula. Then the PS-04 returns to the condition

of step 2. By pressing the [EXIT] key to return to the

top screen and then pressing the

[R/P] key, you can

play the finished song to check the result.

INT

• Formulas entered with the FAST method are

saved for each project. If necessary, you can

repeat steps 1 – 5 to call up the formulas, edit

numbers or symbols, and write the song

again.

• There is no difference in the completed song

due to input method that was used, i.e. a

song will be the same, regardless of whether

it was created using step input or the FAST

method. A song written with the FAST method

can therefore be edited using step input.

Fader 2

Input "X"

Fader 1

Input "2"

Move to

right

Cursor [R] key

O+

O+C

O+C1

O+C1+

O+C1+2

1+2

+C1+2

C1+2

O+_

C1+2

Reference [Rhythm]

78 ZOOM PS-04

Entering chord progression data

This section explains how to add chord information

(root and chord type) to the song. Songs for which

chord information has been entered will play with

the bass phrase being transposed and transformed

according to the chord progression.

INT

• If the original root of the pattern and the root

entered for the song are different, the song

root will be used to transpose the bass phrase.

• If the original chord type of the pattern and

the chord type entered for the song are

different, the song chord type will be used to

transform the bass phrase. (Some phrases

may not be transformed.)

Press the [RHYTHM] key repeatedly

to bring up the SONG mode top

screen.

Press the [REC] key.

If required, move to the point where

you want to enter the first chord.

In the example shown below, the song start position

is selected. The indication “EV” means that some

kind of event information (pattern, chord, tempo,

etc.) has already been entered at that point.

Use the cursor up/down keys to

bring up chord information (root +

chord type) on the display.

At a point where pattern information is input, the

chord information “E--” (root: E, chord type: no

transformation) is automatically assigned. "r"

indicates that the root can be specified.

INT

•When “--” (no transformation) is selected as

chord type, the bass phrase of the pattern is

played as is. (However, the entire phrase will still

be transposed according to the song root.)

• When no information is input at the current

point, the indication "

←ROOT" (for root) or

←CHORD" (for chord type) is shown.

Turn the dial to select the root.

The root can be set in the range from E to D#.

Press the cursor [W] key.

"C" indicates that the chord type can be specified

from this screen.

Turn the dial to select the chord type.

The following settings are possible.

Use the cursor [R] key to proceed to

the next measure where you want to

input chord information, and then

perform the procedure again.

At the chord information input screen, you can use

the cursor left/right keys to move the input point in

measure units. (To check the position, press the

cursor [Q] key repeatedly to bring up the current

position screen.)

OO1-

Root Chord type

E --

AA ----

MAJ

AUG

DIM

7SUS4

SUS4

Display Meaning

No transformation

Display Meaning

AA M7M7

SONG mode operation

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13245

PATTERN 001 PATTERN 020

D maj G min A7

BPM-135

STNDRD

FINGER SLAP

4/4

Measure

Pattern

Beat

Root / Chord

Tempo

Drum track volume

Bass track volume

Drum kit

Bass program

If required, you can change the chord information in

the middle of in a pattern and measure, as shown

below. To do this, return to the current position

screen, turn the dial to specify the current position in

measure/beat units, and then call up the chord

information input screen again.

Repeat steps 5 – 8 and enter the

remaining chord information.

If you have made a mistake, or if you want to

change something, proceed as follows.

● Changing chord information

Move the current position to the point where you

want to make the change. Then press the cursor

[W] key repeatedly to bring up the chord

information input screen, and use the dial to change

the chord information.

● Erasing chord information

Move the current position to the point from where

you want to delete chord information. Then press

the cursor [W] key repeatedly to bring up the chord

information input screen, and press the [EDIT/

UTILITY] key. This returns the point to the

"←ROOT" or "←CHORD" condition (preceding

chord information is used).

To terminate the input, press the

[REC] key.

The [REC] key goes out, and the SONG mode top

screen returns. By pressing the [R/P] key, you can

play the finished song to check the result.

Entering other event information

A song consists of various event information

including pattern, chord, tempo, and beat. A song

can be thought of as a matrix like the one shown

below. When song input is activated ([REC] key is

lit), the cursor left/right keys and the dial can be

used to move the current position, and the cursor

up/down keys can be used to call up the desired

event for inputting a new event, or editing the event

information.

1 2341234

AmB7

PATTERN A

12 3 4 12 3 4

PATTERN B

Beat

Measure

Reference [Rhythm]

80 ZOOM PS-04

Press the [RHYTHM] key repeatedly

to bring up the SONG mode top

screen.

Press the [REC] key.

Event input and editing become possible, and the

current position screen appears. When the

indication “EV” is shown at right, some kind of

event information has been input for this point.

Use the cursor left/right keys

(measures) or the dial (beats) to

move to the point where you want to

enter new event information.

INT

The input position can only be specified in beat

units when the current position screen is

shown. To enter event information within a

measure at a certain beat, first specify the

position with the above screen. (However, the

time signature information input position can

only be specified in measure units.)

Use the cursor [W] key to bring up

the input screen for the desired type

of event.

If event information has already been entered for

this point, the value is shown.

If no event information has been entered, the

display shows “←xxx” (where xxx is the event

name). This means that preceding event

information continues to be valid.

Event contents and display formats are as shown

below.

OO1-

BPMBPM

1212

BPM

Event type

Display when no event

information is input

Setting range Smallest input unit

Pattern

←

PTN

000 – 510

Measure/beat

Chord

←

ROOT /

←

CHORD

See page 78

Tempo

←

BPM

40.0 – 250.0

Drum kit

←

DRKIT

0 – 6 (See page 120 )

Bass program

←

BSPRG

0 – 4 (See page 120 )

Drum level

←

DRVOL

0 – 15

Bass level

←

BSVOL

0 – 15

Time signature

←

TIMSIG

1/4 – 8/4

Measure

SONG mode operation

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Turn the dial to enter the event

setting value.

Enter information for other events in

the same way.

To enter more information for the same type of

event, use the cursor left/right keys to move the

current position in measure units while on the event

input screen, and then enter the information at the

new location. (To check the current position, press

the cursor [Q] key to return to the current position

screen.)

To specify the current position in beats, use the

cursor [Q] key to return to the current position

screen, turn the dial to go to the desired position,

and then call up the event input screen again.

If you have made a mistake, or if you want to

change something, proceed as follows.

● Changing event information

Move the current position to the point where you

want to make the change. Then use the cursor up/

down keys to bring up the event you want to

change, and use the dial to change the event setting

value.

● Erasing event information

Move the current position to the point where the

event to delete is input. Then use the cursor up/

down keys to bring up the event you want to delete,

and press the [EDIT/UTILITY] key.

To terminate input, press the [REC]

key.

The [REC] key goes out and the SONG mode top

screen returns. By pressing the [R/P] key, you

can play the finished song to check the result.

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Editing a song

This section explains how to edit a song that you

have created.

Copying a specific region of

measures

Part of a song can be specified as a range of

measures and copied to another location.

Press the [RHYTHM] key repeatedly

to bring up the SONG mode top

screen. Then press the [REC] key.

Song step input is enabled.

Press the [INSERT/DELETE (COPY)]

key two times.

The following screen appears.

Turn the dial to select the copy

source start measure, and press the

[ENTER] key.

The indication “END” appears, and you can select

the copy end point.

PATTERN A PATTERN B

PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN B

1234 6 785

PATTERN A PATTERN B

PATTERN A PATTERN B PATTERN A PATTERN B

1234

1234 6 789105

1234 6 78

PATTERN A PATTERN A

Copy

COP

001

Reference [Rhythm]

82 ZOOM PS-04

Turn the dial to select the copy

source end measure, and press the

[ENTER] key.

The indication “TO” appears, and you can select the

copy destination start point.

Turn the dial to select the copy

destination start measure.

To carry out the copy operation,

press the [ENTER] key.

To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key.

INT

When you carry out the copy operation, the

song becomes longer by the number of copied

measures, and the EOS point is pushed back.

To return to the SONG mode top

screen, press the [REC] key.

The [REC] key goes out.

Transposing the entire song

You can transpose the bass track of the rhythm song

in semitone units.

Press the [RHYTHM] key repeatedly

to bring up the SONG mode top

screen.

Press the [EDIT/UTILITY] key.

The SONG mode utility menu appears.

Verify that the indication

“TRANSPOSE” is shown on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The mode for transposing a song is enabled.

Turn the dial to select the transpose

setting in semitone units (-6 to 0 to

+6).

The default setting is “0” (no transposing). When

you select for example +6, the song is transposed

up by 6 semitones.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication "ENT/EXIT" appears on the display.

To carry out the transpose operation,

press the [ENTER] key once more.

To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key.

When transposing is completed, the

"TRANSPOSE" display appears again.

INT

To return to the original condition, perform the

transpose action again.

COP

008

COP

002

TRANSPTRANSP

0SE

Transpose value

SONG mode operation

ZOOM PS-04 83

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Clearing a song

You can clear the entire contents of the song and

return it to the blank condition.

Press the [RHYTHM] key repeatedly

to bring up the SONG mode top

screen.

Press the [INSERT/DELETE (COPY)]

key.

The indication "CLEAR" appears on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication "ENT/EXIT" appears on the display.

To carry out the clear operation,

press the [ENTER] key.

To cancel the operation, press the [EXIT] key.

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Importing pattern/song

information from another project

You can import the song and all patterns from

another project stored on a SmartMedia card, for

use in the current project.

OTE

When the import operation is carried out, all the

patterns and song information in the current

project will be overwritten.

Press the [RHYTHM] key to bring up

the SONG mode or PATTERN mode

top screen.

The pattern/song import operation can be carried

out in SONG mode or PATTERN mode.

Press the [EDIT/UTILITY] key.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “IMPORT” on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

You can now select the number of the project from

which to import the song and patterns.

Turn the dial to select the project

from which to import.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The indication "ENT/EXIT" appears on the display.

To carry out the import operation,

press the [ENTER] key once more.

When the import operation is completed, the

"IMPORT" indication returns.

CLEAR

FROMFROM

Project number

84 ZOOM PS-04

[OUTPUT] jack

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Drum track

Bass track

Input

[INPUT] jack

[LINE IN] jack

Built-in mic

(1)

(2)

Reference [Effects]

About the effects

The PS-04 has two types of effects, “insert effects”

which are inserted at a specific point in the signal

path, and the send/return effects which are routed

through the built-in mixer and applies to all tracks.

The two types can be used simultaneously.

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Insert effect

The insert effect is a multi-effect that combines

various single effects such as compressor and amp

simulator. It can be inserted either directly after the

input or directly after the mixer stereo output.

A combination of single effects in the insert effect

is called an algorithm. The insert effect has five

types of algorithms, and the insert position changes

depending on the selected algorithm. The available

algorithms and insert positions are listed in the

following table.

This section explains how to use and edit the effects built into the PS-04.

Algorithm Description Insert point

GUITAR / BASS

This algorithm is suitable for guitar/bass recording.

Directly after input (1)

MIC

This algorithm is suitable for mic recordings of vocals,

acoustic guitar, etc.

Directly after input (1)

LINE

This algorithm is suitable for recording from devices with

line outputs, such as a synthesizer.

Directly after input (1)

DUAL

This algorithm has two entirely separate mono inputs and

outputs.

Directly after input (1)

MASTERING

This algorithm is suitable for processing the ﬁnal stereo mix.

Directly before [OUTPUT] jack (2)

About the effects

ZOOM PS-04 85

LINE

MASTERING

DUAL

GUITAR

Algorithm

Input/output type

Effect module arrangement

MIC

MULTI COMP

ZNR

DIMENSION

DOUBLING

COMP

PRE AMP/DRIVE

ZNR EQ

DELAY/

MODULATION

Mono → Stereo

Stereo → Stereo

Mono x 2 → Mono x 2

COMP/LIMITER

MIC PRE

ZNR EQ

DELAY/

MODULATION

COMP/LIMITER ISOLATOR

NORMALIZER

ZNR EQ

DELAY/

MODULATION

COMP/LIMITER

MIC PRE

ZNR

The single effects that make up the algorithm are

called “effect modules”. The available effect

module type and sequence differs for various

algorithms (see illustration above).

An effect module consists of the “effect type”

which determines the type of sound, and the effect

parameters which determine the intensity and

operation of the effect. Effect type and effect

parameter settings for a module are stored as a

“patch”.

For each algorithm, there are 20 – 60 patches. You

can not only call up and use preprogrammed

patches, but also edit effect parameters and store the

results as your own original patches.

The number of available patches per algorithm is

shown in the table below.

INT

The effect input/output configuration differs for

the various algorithms. There are three

configurations: mono input/stereo output,

stereo input/stereo output, and mono input x 2/

mono output x 2.

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Send/return effect

The send/return effect can be used together by all

tracks. It serves to add reverb, delay, or chorus to

the audio tracks and drum/bass tracks. The signal

from these tracks is sent to the effect circuitry

(send) and the effect sound is mixed back in just

before the [OUTPUT] jack (return).

The intensity of the send/return effect can be

adjusted by controlling the level of the signal sent

to the effect (send level).

The send/return effect consists of the “effect type”

which determines the type of sound, and the effect

parameters which determine the intensity and

operation of the effect. These two components are

stored as a “patch”. The send/return effect can use

40 patches. In the default condition, 30 patches are

preprogrammed.

Algorithm

Number of patches

(preprogrammed patches)

GUITAR/BASS

60 (50)

MIC

30 (20)

LINE

30 (20)

DUAL

30 (20)

MASTERING

20 (15)

[OUTPUT] jack

Send/

return

effect

Reference [Effects]

86 ZOOM PS-04

INT

The patches for the insert effect and send/

return effect are stored by project.

■

EFFECT mode screens

To make insert effect and send/return effect

settings, you must switch the PS-04 to EFFECT

mode by pressing the [EFFECT] key from the

AUDIO, RHYTHM, or SYSTEM mode. When you

switch to EFFECT mode, one of the following

screens will appear.

● Insert effect top screen

This screen lets you select the insert effect patch.

Immediately after the screen is displayed, the name

of the currently selected algorithm is shown briefly,

and then the patch name appears.

● Send/return effect top screen

This screen lets you select the patch for the send/

return effect. Immediately after the screen is

displayed, the indication “SEND” is shown briefly,

and then the patch name appears.

Pressing the [EFFECT] key while in EFFECT

mode toggles between the above two screens.

Basic steps for using the

insert effect

This section explains the steps for selecting an

insert effect patch and editing its contents.

■

Selecting the insert effect

patch

To switch the insert effect patch, proceed as

follows.

Press the [EFFECT] key repeatedly to

bring up the insert effect top screen.

The currently selected patch is shown.

Use the cursor up/down keys to

select the desired algorithm.

Shortly after selecting the algorithm, the patch

currently selected for that algorithm is shown.

OTE

The insert position of the insert effect will differ,

depending on the algorithm. (For details, see

page 84.)

Turn the dial to select the patch.

When you select a new patch, its settings become

effective immediately.

INT

When the indication “EMPTY” is shown, you

have selected a blank patch. If such a patch is

selected, the insert effect will not be operating.

To temporarily defeat the insert

effect, press the [TUNER/BYPASS]

key.

When you press the [TUNER/BYPASS] key in

EFFECT mode, the insert effect will be bypassed

and the built-in tuner function becomes active. (For

STNDRD

LARGE

Patch name Patch number

STNDRD

Basic steps for using the insert effect

ZOOM PS-04 87

information on the tuner function, see page 92.)

When you press the [TUNER/BYPASS] key or the

[EXIT] key, the PS-04 returns to the condition of

step 2.

INT

If you press the [TUNER/BYPASS] key in a

mode other than the EFFECT mode, the

indication “BYPASS” is shown for a few

seconds, and the insert effect will be bypassed.

Pressing the [TUNER/BYPASS] key once more

restores the original condition.

The signal path when using the insert effect

depends on the insert position and on the number of

channels (mono or stereo). Possible combinations

are shown below.

In the illustration, “M→S” means “mono input/

stereo output”, “S→S” means “stereo input/stereo

output”, and “DUAL” means “mono input x 2/

mono output x 2”.

● Insert position immediately after INPUT

● Insert position immediately after built-in

mixer

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Editing an insert effect patch

This section explains how to change effect type and

effect parameter settings of a patch, to create your

own original patches.

Bring up the insert effect top screen.

Select the algorithm as necessary,

and then turn the dial to select the

patch that you want to edit.

Track

Effect

(M→S)

Input 1

Track

Effect

(DUAL)

Input 1

Track

Effect

(S→S)

Input 1

Track

Effect

(S→S)

Input 1

Input 2

Track

Effect

(M→S)

Input 1

Input 2

Track

Effect

(DUAL)

Input 1

Input 2

● Mono track recording

Track 1 or 3

Track 2 or 4

Track 1 or 3

Track 2 or 4

Track 1 or 3

Track 2 or 4

Track 1 or 3

Track 2 or 4

Track 1 or 3

Track 2 or 4

Track 1 or 3

Track 2 or 4

Effect

(M→S)

Input 1

Effect

(DUAL)

Input 1

Effect

(S→S)

Input 1

Effect

(S→S)

Input 1

Input 2

Effect

(M→S)

Input 1

Input 2

Effect

(DUAL)

Input 1

Input 2

● Stereo track recording

OUT (L)

OUT (R)

Effect

(S→S)

Patch name Patch number

STNDRDSTNDRD

Reference [Effects]

88 ZOOM PS-04

PRE AMP

Module

COMP

DELAY/MODULATION TOTAL

PATCH

LEVEL/ZNR

(Page 1) (Page 2) (Page 1) (Page 2)

PATCH

NAME

Press the [EDIT/UTILITY] key.

The name of the effect module currently selected

for that patch is shown. (For modules that comprise

several effect types, the name of the currently

selected effect type is shown.)

INT

During effect editing, the level meters give a

rough indication of the parameter setting value.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

select the effect module you want to

edit.

The effect modules are switched in sequence, as

shown below.

INT

Some effect types have a high number of effect

parameters, which are divided into 2 pages. For

some of these effect types, the indication at the

right of the display (P1/P2) shows the currently

displayed page.

The effect type that is used can be

changed with the cursor up/down

keys.

This is possible only for effect modules that have

several effect types. (For details, see the list in the

last section of this documentation.)

For example, when changing the effect type of the

DELAY/MODULATION module to FLANGE, the

following indication appears.

Which effect parameters can be adjusted depends

on the effect type. Switching the effect type will

also switch the effect parameter accordingly.

INT

If you change any settings so that they are

different from the stored condition, the

indication “ED” (for “Edited”) will appear in the

top right of the display. The indication

disappears if you return the settings to the

original value.

Use faders 1 – 4 to adjust the effect

parameters.

During effect editing, faders 1 – 4 are assigned to

various effect parameters. When you move a fader,

the respective parameter value is shown for a few

seconds on the display. The level meters give a

rough indication of the value. For a list of

parameters in each module/effect type, see page

104.

COMP

Effect parameter setting

Effect module name (or effect type name)

FLANGE

Effect type name

DELAY/

MODULATION

CHORUS

Effect

module

Effect

type

Effect

parameters

DEPTH

RATE

MIX

FLANGER

DEPTH

RATE

PHASER

POSITION

RATE

COLOR

Basic steps for using the insert effect

ZOOM PS-04 89

INT

When you press the status keys 1 – 4, the value

of the corresponding effect parameter is shown.

In this condition, the dial can be used to adjust

the displayed parameter value. For fine

adjustment of settings, this method is

convenient.

To switch the effect module between

on and off, call up the name of the

module (or the effect type) on the

display and press the [TUNER/

BYPASS] key.

When the effect module is off, the module name (or

effect type name) and the indication "-OFF-" are

shown alternately on the display.

INT

The TOTAL module (ZNR/patch level) is always

on and cannot be set to off.

Repeat steps 4 – 7 as necessary to

edit other modules.

To adjust the patch level (the final

volume level of the patch), use the

cursor left/right keys to bring up the

indication “TOTAL” on the display,

and then operate fader 1.

The patch level setting range is 1 – 30.

10.

To adjust the ZNR (Zoom Noise

Reduction) sensitivity, use the cursor

left/right keys to bring up the

indication “TOTAL” on the display,

and then operate fader 2.

Set this as high as possible without causing the

sound to be abruptly cut off when playing your

instrument.

11.

When the settings are complete,

press the [EXIT] key.

The insert effect top screen returns. If you switch to

another patch without first saving the edited patch,

all changes will be lost. See the next section for

information on how to store a patch.

■

Storing an insert effect patch

To retain an edited patch, proceed as follows.

From the insert effect top screen,

press the [EDIT/UTILITY] key and

edit the patch.

When patch editing is complete,

press the [INSERT/DELETE (COPY)]

key.

The store target patch number and the name of the

currently selected patch are shown alternately on

the display.

Turn the dial to select the number in

which to store the patch.

To carry out the store operation,

press the [ENTER] key.

The edited patch is stored, and the insert effect top

screen returns.

DEPTH

Name of parameter being adjusted

Parameter setting value

Rough indication of parameter

setting

-OFF-

STORE)

Reference [Effects]

90 ZOOM PS-04

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Changing an insert effect

patch name

The name of the currently selected insert effect

patch can be changed as follows.

From the insert effect top screen,

select the patch whose name you

want to change, and press the [EDIT/

UTILITY] key.

Repeatedly press one of the cursor

left/right keys to cause the first

character of the patch name to flash.

The flashing character can be changed.

Turn the dial to select a character.

For information on available characters, see page

71.

INT

You can also use faders 1 - 3 for character

input.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

move the flashing position.

Repeat steps 3 – 4 to complete the

new name for the patch.

When the change is completed,

press the [ENTER] key.

The insert effect top screen returns. To retain the

entered name, store the patch.

Basic steps for using the

send/return effect

This section explains the steps for selecting a send/

return effect patch and editing its contents.

■

Selecting the send/return

effect patch

To switch the send/return effect patch, proceed as

follows.

Press the [EFFECT] key repeatedly to

bring up the send/return effect top

screen.

The indication “SEND” is briefly shown on the

display, and then the name of the currently selected

patch appears.

Turn the dial to select the patch.

When you select a new patch, its settings become

effective immediately.

INT

The intensity of the send/return effect can be

adjusted for each track as a track parameter

(

→ p. 56).

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Editing a send/return effect

patch

This section explains how to alter a send/return

effect patch.

Bring up the send/return effect top

screen. Then turn the dial to select

the patch that you want to edit.

Press the [EDIT/UTILITY] key.

The patch can now be edited, and the name of the

effect type currently selected for that patch is

shown.

MS-DRV

RS-DRV

Patch name Patch number

LARGELARGE

Basic steps for using the send/return effect

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Use the cursor up/down keys to

select the effect type.

For details on effect types that can be selected for

the send/return effect, see the list in the last section

of this documentation.

Use faders 1 – 4 to adjust the

parameter setting value.

When you move a fader, the respective parameter

value is shown for a few seconds on the display.

The level meters give a rough indication of the

value. For a list of parameters that can be adjusted,

see the list in the last section of this documentation.

INT

• When you press the status keys 1 – 4, the

value of the corresponding effect parameter is

shown. In this condition, the dial can be used

to adjust the displayed parameter value.

• For send/return effects, parameters are shown

on two pages. (The currently shown page is

indicated by P1/P2. If necessary, use the

cursor left/right keys to select the page, and

then use the faders to make the adjustment.

Repeat the above procedure as

necessary to adjust other parameters.

When the settings are complete,

press the [EXIT] key.

The send/return effect top screen returns.

OTE

If you switch to another patch without first

saving the edited patch, all changes will be lost.

See the next section for information on how to

store a patch.

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Storing a send/return effect

patch

To retain an edited patch, proceed as follows.

From the send/return effect top

screen, press the [EDIT/UTILITY] key

and edit the patch.

When patch editing is complete, press

the [INSERT/DELETE (COPY)] key.

The store target patch number and the name of the

currently selected patch are shown alternately on

the display.

Turn the dial to select the number in

which to store the patch.

To carry out the store operation,

press the [ENTER] key.

The edited patch is stored, and the send/return

effect top screen returns.

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Changing a send/return effect

patch name

The name of the currently selected send/return

effect patch can be changed as follows.

From the send/return effect top

screen, select the patch whose name

you want to change, and press the

[EDIT/UTILITY] key.

Effect type name

HALL

ROOM

PREDLY

Effect parameter name

Parameter setting value

Rough indication of parameter setting

STORE)STORE)

Reference [Effects]

92 ZOOM PS-04

Repeatedly press one of the cursor

left/right keys to cause the first

character of the patch name to flash.

Turn the dial to select a character.

For information on available characters, see page

71.

INT

You can also use faders 1 - 3 for character

input.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

move the flashing position.

Repeat steps 3 – 4 to complete the

new name for the patch.

When the change is completed,

press the [ENTER] key.

The send/return effect top screen returns. To retain

the entered name, store the patch.

Using the tuner function

The PS-04 incorporates a versatile tuner that can

also accommodate 7-string guitar and other

unconventional tunings. This section explains how

to use the tuner function.

■

Using the chromatic tuner

The chromatic tuner which can automatically detect

pitch in semitone steps operates as follows.

Connect the instrument that you

want to tune to the [INPUT] jack, and

make sure that “INPUT” is selected

as input source.

INT

It is also possible to send the signal from the

built-in mic or the [LINE IN] jack to the tuner. In

this case, change the input source setting

accordingly.

From one of the EFFECT mode

screens, press the [TUNER/BYPASS]

key.

Pressing the [TUNER/BYPASS] key in EFFECT

mode bypasses the insert effect and activates the

built-in tuner. When the tuner is activated for the

first time, the indication “CHROMATIC” is shown

for several seconds and the chromatic tuner is

chosen. During tuner operation, the indication

“CR” at the right of the display shows that this

tuner type is selected.

INT

By pressing the cursor left/right keys

repeatedly, you can switch the tuning type. For

details, see the next section.

Play the open string you want to tune.

The pitch is automatically detected, and the display

TIGHT

Currently selected tuner type

Using the tuner function

ZOOM PS-04 93

shows the amount by which the current pitch is

different from the correct pitch.

Tune the string until the “<>”

indication encloses the desired note.

Tune the other strings in the same

way.

To change the reference pitch of the

tuner, turn the dial during tuner

operation.

The current reference pitch is shown on the display.

The default setting is center A = 440 Hz. The pitch

can be changed from 435 to 445 Hz in 1-Hz steps.

The display reverts to the previous indication after a

while.

INT

The reference pitch will be reset to A = 440 Hz

when the PS-04 is turned off and then on again.

To quit the tuning function, press the

[EXIT] key.

The insert effect bypass condition is canceled, and

the previous display appears again.

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Using other tuning types

The PS-04 allows various other tuning types

besides chromatic tuning, including special tuning

functions for guitar and bass. For these types it is

necessary to first select a string number and then

tune the strings one by one.

Connect the instrument that you

want to tune to the [INPUT] jack, and

make sure that “INPUT” is selected

as input source.

From one of the EFFECT mode

screens, press the [TUNER/BYPASS]

key, and then use the cursor left/right

keys to call up the desired tuner type.

The tuning types and string numbers are shown in

the table below.

Detected note name (o stands for #)

Pitch is sharp

Correct pitch

Pitch is flat

440HZ

Tuning type

GUITAR

(GT)

BASS

(BS)

OPEN-A

(OA)

OPEN-D

(OD)

OPEN-E

(OE)

OPEN-G

(OG)

DADGAD

(D modal) (DA)

String number/

note name

6E 4E 6E 6D 6E 6D 6D

5A 3A 5A 5A 5B 5G 5A

4D 2D 4E 4D 4E 4D 4D

3G 1G 3A

3F 3G

3G 3G

2B 5B

2A 2B 2B 2A

1E 1E 1D 1E 1D 1D

Reference [Effects]

94 ZOOM PS-04

For example, When you select the tuning type

“GT” (Guitar), the display shows the string number

and the target note.

Play the indicated string as an open

string, and perform tuning.

Use the cursor up/down keys to

select other string numbers.

For example, when “GT” (Guitar) has been selected

as tuning type, pressing the cursor [W] key cycles

through the following string numbers.

6E → 5A → 4D → 3G → 2B → 1E → 7B → 6E ...

Tune the other strings in the same

way.

To quit the tuning function, press the

[EXIT] key.

The insert effect bypass condition is canceled, and

the previous display appears again.

INT

If required, you can change the reference pitch

used by the tuner. The default setting is A = 440

Hz. The procedure is the same as for the

chromatic tuner.

String number/note name

Tuning type

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Reference [System]

SYSTEM mode screen

When you press the [SYSTEM] key while the

recorder is stopped, the PS-04 enters the SYSTEM

mode which serves for managing projects and

making settings that affect the entire unit. The

system menu is shown.

INT

When you switch to SYSTEM mode from the

AUDIO, RHYTHM or EFFECT mode, the

contents of the current project are automatically

saved.

About projects

The PS-04 manages audio data and setting

information in units called projects. A project

comprises the following data.

• Audio data for all V-takes of tracks 1 – 4

• Number of V-take selected for tracks 1 – 4

• All track parameter settings

• All internal mixer settings

• All patterns used for drum track and bass

track

• Song contents for drum track and bass

track

• Effect patch settings

• Other system settings

OTE

All steps that you carry out with the PS-04

affect only the currently loaded project. It is not

possible to handle multiple projects

simultaneously.

■

Basic steps for handling projects

When handling projects, some steps are similar for

each action. These are as follows.

With the recorder stopped, press the

[SYSTEM] key.

The PS-04 enters SYSTEM mode and the system

menu appears.

Verify that the indication “PROJECT”

is shown on the display, and press

the [ENTER] key.

The project menu for performing various actions

related to projects appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

select the desired item, and press the

[ENTER] key.

The project menu has the following options.

• SELECT

Select and load an existing project.

• NEW

Create a new project.

• COPY

Copy the currently loaded project.

• DELETE

Delete a specified project.

• PROTECT

Write-protect the currently loaded project.

• CAPACITY

Display the remaining recording time.

PROJEC

PROJECPROJEC

SELECTSELECT

This section explains how to use the SYSTEM mode for managing projects and making settings that affect the

entire PS-04.

Reference [System]

96 ZOOM PS-04

• NAME

Change the name of the currently loaded project.

The subsequent steps will differ, depending on

which option was selected. See the respective

sections below.

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Selecting a project

You can select and load a project saved on

SmartMedia card as follows.

INT

When you turn power to the PS-04 on, the most

recently used project will be automatically

loaded.

Refer to “Basic steps for handling

projects” and bring up the indication

“SELECT”. Then press the [ENTER]

key.

Turn the dial to select the number of

the project you want to load.

Press the [ENTER] key to load the

project.

When the loading process is finished, the AUDIO

mode top screen will be displayed.

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Creating a new project

You can create a new project on the SmartMedia

card as follows.

Refer to “Basic steps for handling

projects” and bring up the indication

“NEW”. Then press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows. From this screen,

you can specify the recording grade (audio track

sound quality).

INT

The recording grade can only be set for the

entire project.

Turn the dial to select one of the

following recording grade settings.

• HF (Hi-Fi)

This setting gives priority to sound quality. A

16MB SmartMedia card provides about 7 minutes

of recording time, converted to a single track.

• LG (Long)

This setting gives priority to recording time. A

16MB SmartMedia card provides about 15 minutes

of recording time, converted to a single track.

To create the project, press the

[ENTER] key. To cancel the

operation, press the [EXIT] key.

When you press the [ENTER] key, a new project is

created on the SmartMedia card, and that project is

loaded.

INT

• The newly created project is automatically

assigned the name “PROJxx” (where xx is the

project number).

• You can change the project name if desired

(→ p. 98).

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Copying a project

You can copy the contents of the currently loaded

project as follows.

Refer to “Basic steps for handling

projects” and bring up the indication

“COPY”. Then press the [ENTER]

key.

The following screen appears.

Project numbe

Project name

PROJO1

GRADEGRADE

Recording grade

About projects

ZOOM PS-04 97

Turn the dial to select the copy

destination project number, and

press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “ENT/EXIT” appears on the display.

To carry out the copy operation,

press the [ENTER] key once more. To

cancel the operation, press the

[EXIT] key.

When you carry out the copy operation, the copy

destination project is loaded, and the AUDIO mode

top screen appears.

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Deleting a project

You can delete a project from the SmartMedia card

as follows.

OTE

Once a project has been deleted, it cannot be

restored. Use this function with care, to avoid

losing a project that you want to keep.

Refer to “Basic steps for handling

projects” and bring up the indication

“DELETE”. Then press the [ENTER] key.

The following screen appears.

Turn the dial to select the project

number, and press the [ENTER] key.

The indication “ENT/EXIT” appears on the display.

To carry out the delete operation,

press the [ENTER] key once more. To

cancel the operation, press the

[EXIT] key.

It is also possible to delete the currently loaded project.

In this case, the immediately preceding project will be

automatically loaded.

OTE

A project for which write-protect (see next

section) has been enabled cannot be deleted.

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Protecting a project

You can write-protect the current project, so that its

contents cannot be changed.

A write-protected project can be played as usual,

and you can change any of the settings, but the

changes cannot be stored on the SmartMedia card.

It is highly recommended to use this function for

protecting a completed project from accidental

overwriting or erasure.

Refer to “Basic steps for handling

projects” and bring up the indication

“PROTECT”. Then press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

Turn the dial to change the setting to

“ON”.

Write-protection is enabled and you can no longer

store any changes to the current project. To turn off

write-protection, call up the above screen again and

change the setting to “OFF”.

Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly to

return to the original screen.

Each press of the [EXIT] key goes back by one

screen.

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Checking the remaining

recording time

To verify how much recording time is left on the

SmartMedia card, proceed as follows.

Refer to “Basic steps for handling

Copy destination project number

Number of project to delete

PROJO1

Protect on/off setting

PRTCT

0FF

Reference [System]

98 ZOOM PS-04

projects” and bring up the indication

“CAPACITY”. Then press the

[ENTER] key.

The remaining recording time is shown, converted

to the duration of a mono track.

INT

The time shown here changes depending on

the recording grade setting (

→ p. 96).

To return to the original screen,

press the [EXIT] key repeatedly.

Each press of the [EXIT] key goes back by one

screen.

■

Changing the name of a project

You can change the name of the currently loaded

project.

Refer to “Basic steps for handling

projects” and bring up the indication

“NAME”. Then press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

Turn the dial to change the flashing

character.

Use the cursor left/right keys to

move the flashing position, and then

turn the dial to select the character.

For information on available characters, see page

71.

INT

You can also use faders 1 – 3 to enter

characters and fader 4 to move the flashing

position.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the name

is as desired.

To return to the original screen,

press the [EXIT] key repeatedly.

Each press of the [EXIT] key goes back by one

screen.

Changing the operation of

the level meters

The signal level indicated by the level meters on the

display can be either the level before volume

adjustment (pre-fader level) or after volume

adjustment (post-fader level). To change the setting

proceed as follows.

With the recorder stopped, press the

[SYSTEM] key.

The system menu appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “LVLMET” on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

Turn the dial to select one of the

following settings.

• POS (post-fader)

The signal level after adjustment by the faders 1

– 4 is shown (default setting).

• PRE (pre-fader)

The signal level before volume adjustment is

shown.

To return to the original screen,

press the [EXIT] key repeatedly.

Each press of the [EXIT] key goes back by one

screen.

OOO325

636

PROJO2

Current level meter display function

METER

P0S

Setting the built-in mic gain

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Setting the built-in mic gain

You can adjust the input sensitivity of the built-in

mic as follows.

With the recorder stopped, press the

[SYSTEM] key.

The system menu appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “INT MIC” on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

Turn the dial to select one of the

following settings.

• LO

This is the on-mic setting, suitable for close-up

vocal and acoustic guitar recording (default

setting).

• HI

This is the off-mic setting, suitable for example

to record an entire band in a studio.

To return to the original screen,

press the [EXIT] key repeatedly.

Each press of the [EXIT] key goes back by one

screen.

INT

The input sensitivity setting is saved for each

project.

Turning the backlight on

and off

You can set the display backlight of the PS-04 to on

or off as follows. If the PS-04 is powered from

batteries, setting the backlight to off will help

extend the life of the batteries.

With the recorder stopped, press the

[SYSTEM] key.

The system menu appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “LCD” on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

Turn the dial to select either on or off.

The default setting is “on” (backlight activated).

To return to the original screen,

press the [EXIT] key repeatedly.

Each press of the [EXIT] key goes back by one

screen.

GAIN

Current sensitivity setting

LIGHTLIGHT

Reference [System]

100 ZOOM PS-04

Formatting a SmartMedia

card

The following procedure will format a SmartMedia

card inserted in the PS-04.

OTE

If a SmartMedia card that was not formatted in

the PS-04 is inserted, audio recording/playback

and saving of other data will not be possible.

Before using a new SmartMedia card, be sure

to format the card in the PS-04.

Insert the new SmartMedia card and

turn power to the PS-04 on.

Press the [SYSTEM] key.

The system menu appears.

Use the cursor left/right keys to bring

up the indication “CARD” on the

display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The display changes as follows.

To carry out the formatting

operation, press the [ENTER] key

twice.

When you press the key the first time, a

confirmation message appears. Pressing the key the

second time initiates actual formatting.

When formatting is complete, a new project is

created and loaded automatically.

By pressing the [EXIT] key instead of the [ENTER]

key, you can cancel the operation and return to the

previous screen.

FORMAT

ZOOM PS-04 101

Specifications

Recorder

Physical tracks 4

Virtual takes 40 (10 V-takes per track)

Simultaneous recording tracks

Simultaneous playback tracks

7 (4 audio + stereo drum + bass)

Recording media

SmartMedia card

(3.3 V, 16 – 128 MB)

Max. recording time(converted to single

monaural track)

16 MB 7 min. (HI-FI),

15 min. (LONG)

32 MB 16 min. (HI-FI),

32 min. (LONG)

64 MB 33 min. (HI-FI),

67 min. (LONG)

128 MB 67 min. (HI-FI),

134 min. (LONG)

*Recording times are approximate.

Actual times may be somewhat

shorter, depending on the setting

conditions.

Projects 100

Mixer

Faders 4

Track parameters

EQ, effect send, pan (balance)

Stereo linking Track 1 + 2 or 3 + 4

Effects

Algorithms 5 (GUITAR/BASS, MIC,

DUAL, LINE, MASTERING)

Effect modules Insert effect 5,

send/return effect 1

Effect types Insert effect 87,

send/return effect 6

Effect patches Insert effect 170,

send/return effect 40

Tuner mode Chromatic, guitar, bass,

open A/D/E/G, D modal

Rhythm

Voices Drum 5, bass 1

Drum kits 7

Bass programs 5

Resolution 48 PPQN

Tempo 40 – 250 BPM

Beat 1/4 – 8/4

Rhythm pattern

511 per project, 99 measures

per pattern

Rhythm song 1 per project, 999 measures per

song

Notes/events Approx. 10000 per song

A/D conversion 20 bit, 64 times oversampling

D/A conversion 20 bit, 8 times oversampling

Sampling frequency

31.25 kHz

Display 42 x26 mm original LCD, with

backlight

Inputs

Guitar/microphone input

Standard mono phone jack

Rated input level

-50 to +4 dBm variable

Input impedance

16 kilohms to 1 megaohms

variable

Line input Miniature stereo phone jack

Rated input level -20 dBm

Input impedance10 kilohms

Outputs

Master output Standard stereo phone jack

Rated output level

+3 dBm

Output load impedance

10 kilohms or more

Headphones output

Miniature stereo phone jack

50 mW into 32-ohm load

Power supply

AC adaptor DC 9 V center minus 300 mA

(Zoom AD-0006)

Battery 4 x IEC R6 (size AA);

approx. battery life 7 hours/10

hours (display backlight on/off)

Dimensions 85 (W) x 133 (D) x 36 (H) mm

Weight 160 g (without batteries)

Supplied accessory

SmartMedia card

* 0 dB = 0.775 Vrms

* Design and specifications are subject to change without

notice

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Troubleshooting

Problems during playback

■

No sound, or sound is very weak

• Check the connections to the monitor system and

the volume setting of the monitor system.

• Make sure that faders 1 - 4 are not set fully down.

• Immediately after creating a new project, the

drum track/bass track volume will be set to zero.

Make sure that the faders for the drum/bass track

are not set fully down.

•Verify that a SmartMedia card is inserted in the

card slot.

■

Operating a fader does not

affect the volume

• On tracks for which stereo link has been turned

on, the fader of the even-numbered channel will

have no effect. Operate the fader of the odd-

numbered channel, or turn stereo link off.

• Check whether the appropriate mode has been

chosen. To adjust the audio track volume, the PS-

04 must be operating in AUDIO mode or

EFFECT mode. To adjust the drum/bass track

volume, the PS-04 must be operating in

RHYTHM mode.

■

Recorder stops during playback

• When a track is played while being selected for

recording, a temporary ﬁle is created in the

PS-04. When the remaining capacity on the

SmartMedia card is fully taken up by this ﬁle, a

forced playback stop may occur. In such a case,

cancel the record selection of the track.

■

Noise is heard during mixdown

• Display the input source for the input, and turn

the recording level fully down.

• When applying the insert effect to the output

signal, check whether the effect patch level

setting is appropriate.

Problems during recording

■

Sound from connected equipment

is not heard or is very low.

• Check the input source setting (→ p. 53).

• If the [INPUT] jack is being used, check whether

the [INPUT LEVEL] knob setting is appropriate.

• If the built-in mic is being used, check whether

the sensitivity setting is appropriate (→ p. 99).

• If the [LINE IN] jack is being used, try raising

the output level setting of the source device.

■

Cannot record on a track

• Make sure that the "REC" indication is shown for

the desired track.

• If the project is write-protected, recording cannot

be carried out. Use a different project, or turn off

write-protection (→ p. 97).

•Verify that a SmartMedia card is inserted in the

card slot.

■

Cannot perform bounce

• Make sure that the "BOUNCE" indication is

shown on the display (→ p. 43).

• Make sure that the desired track is selected as

bounce target.

• Make sure that the faders for tracks 1 - 4 and the

drum/bass track are not set fully down.

If there are problems during operation of the PS-04, check the following points first.

Problems with effects

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■

Recorded sound is distorted

• If the insert effect is being applied to the output

signal, check whether the effect settings are

appropriate.

• If the [INPUT] jack is being used, check whether

the [INPUT LEVEL] knob setting is appropriate.

• Check whether the EQ GAIN parameter has been

set to a very high value. If this is the case, the

sound may be distorted even when the fader is set

to a low position.

• If only the topmost segment of the level meter

comes on during input source selection, the

recorded signal will be distorted. Reduce the

recording level.

Problems with effects

■

Insert effect does not work

• Make sure that the PS-04 is not in the bypass

condition (→ p. 86).

■

Send/return effect does not

work

• Check whether the SEND parameter has been set

to ON, and make sure that the SEND_L

parameter is not set to the minimum value.

Problems with rhythm

section

■

Cannot hear rhythm pattern or

song playback

• Immediately after creating a new project, the

drum track/bass track volume will be set to zero.

Make sure that the faders for the drum/bass track

are not set fully down.

• Make sure that the mode setting for the rhythm

section is appropriate (→ p. 59).

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