Digital Studio Zoom MRS-802 CD

The Zoom MRS 802 CD is an integrated eight-track recording system, which features an additional stereo master track for recording your mixes, as well as ten virtual tracks for each track (including the stereo master track) for storing alternate takes. Recording is to a 20GB drive, and internal track bouncing is facilitated for where more than eight parts are required. Bouncing can be to virtual tracks, so you don't need to leave two tracks free for the purpose.

Brings together all the functionality you need for complete music production: The MRS-802 provides all the functionality you need for professional music production: hard disk recorder, drum machine, digital mixer, effects, CD-R/RW drive and more. From creating the rhythm tracks to multitrack recording, mixdown, and burning an audio CD, the MRS-802 lets you do it all.

8-track x 10-take recorder: The recorder section provides eight mono tracks and a stereo master track for mixdown. Because each track has ten virtual tracks (V-takes), you can record multiple takes for important parts such as vocals or guitar solos and select the best take later. A full range of editing functions is also provided, allowing you to copy or move audio data. Special functions include reversing of data and time stretch/compression. Data exchange and copy between regular tracks and the master track is also possible.

Bounce function allows ping-pong recording of eight tracks simultaneously: The bounce function makes it easy to consolidate multiple tracks into one or two tracks with just a few keystrokes. Even when there are no vacant tracks available, you can add the rhythm section parts and bounce the result onto two V-takes. If you select the master track as bounce target, internal mixdown is possible without using up any of the regular tracks or V-takes.

Phrase loop function for pasting audio material: Using recorded audio data or audio files picked up from a CD-ROM disc, you can create "phrase loops" for example drum licks and guitar riffs. The playback sequence and repetition count of phrases can be programmed easily and written to any track or V-take as audio data.

Rhythm section can be used to provide guide rhythm or accompaniment: The rhythm section provides more than 400 types of accompaniment patterns using the internal drum sound generator. This can be used as independent guide rhythm or in synchronization with the recorder. You can also program a pattern playback sequence to create the rhythm accompaniment for an entire song. In addition to conventional step input, the MRS-802 features an innovative concept called FAST input developed by ZOOM which lets you quickly build songs with simple steps.

Mixer section supporting automated operation: The internal digital mixer can handle 8 tracks plus the drum channel. The level, panning, and EQ settings of each channel can be saved as separate "scenes". A saved scene can be recalled manually at any time, or can be switched automatically at a desired point in a song.

Versatile effects: The MRS-802 provides "insert effects" that can be inserted into a specified signal path, and "send/return effects" that are used via the mixer send/return loop. The effects can be used in a variety of ways, from modifying the tone while recording a track, to spatial processing or mastering during mixdown.

CD-R/RW drive: When you have created a mixdown on the master track, you can easily burn it onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc using the built-in drive. This is convenient for creating audio CDs and to back up data that you have recorded. The version of the MRS-802 without internal CD-R/RW drive lets you install the optional drive CD-01 later, giving you the same functionality as the integrated model.

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