Zoom R20 Instructions and recipes

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Version 2.0 Supplementary Manual

Functions added in Version 2.0
Support for control surface
When using the R20 as a USB audio interface, the control surface feature can control DAW by operating buttons
and faders.
Contents
Functions added in Version 2.0.............................................................................................................................2
Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................2
Using as the control surface..................................................................................................................................3
Setting the control surface................................................................................................................................3
Setting the DAW .................................................................................................................................................4
Functions for each operator of R20..................................................................................................................4
Appendix .................................................................................................................................................................5
Block diagram ....................................................................................................................................................5
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Using as the control surface
When using the R20 as an audio interface, operate buttons and faders on the R20 to control transporting or
mixing on the DAW.
Setting the control surface
1. Set "Audio Interface" to "Multi Track" and then connect to a computer.
2. Tap .
3. Tap "DAW Control" to select "On".
4. Tap to return to the previous screen.
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Setting the DAW
The R20's control surface is "Mackie Control" compliant.
On the DAW setting menu, add "Mackie Control" in "Device" and then select "ZOOM R20". See the manual included
with the DAW for details.
Functions for each operator of R20
Each button and fader of the R20 and button on the screen can control features of the DAW.
Operator Explanation
Turn Rec/Mute/Solo on/off for corresponding tracks.
Channel fader Adjust corresponding track signal levels.
MASTER fader Adjust the signal levels of the MASTER track.
Search backward.
Search forward.
Stop recording and playback.
Start playback.
Start recording.
Screen
❶ Rec/Mute/Solo buttons
❷ Track Bank buttons
❶ Rec/Mute/Solo buttons
Change the feature of Track REC buttons.
❷ Track Bank buttons
Change the bank.
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Appendix
Block diagram
SEND EFFECT
MASTER L
MASTER R
OUTPUT L
OUTPUT R
OUTPUT
D/A
REC DATA MASTER L REC DATA MASTER R
MASTER
FADER
D/A PHONES OUTPUT
PHONE OUTPUT
VOLUME
USB SEND DATA MASTER R to PC USB SEND DATA MASTER L to PC
MASTER LEVEL METER
Metronome
LEVEL for
Output
LEVEL for
Phones
OUTPUT
VOLUME
SEND LEVEL
SEND
EFFECT
SEND EFFECT
SEND LEVEL
SEND
EFFECT
SEND EFFECT
USB AUDIO DATA from PC ( For MULTI TRACK )
USB AUDIO DATA from PC ( For STEREO MIX )
For STEREO MIX
1 2
1 2 3 4
Audio Synth
PAN
EQ
FADER 1-8
MUTE/SOLO
HIGH
MID
LOW
SYNTH DATA
TRACK REC KEY
LEVEL METER
GAIN A/D DC CUT
LEVEL METER
PAN
Hi-Z
(INPUT 1 ONLY)
EQ
MUTE/SOLO
HIGH
MID
LOW
PEAKPEAK
INSERT
EFFECT
INSERT
EFFECT
TRACK REC KEYTRACK REC KEY
INPUT
DYNAMICS
USB SEND DATA 1-8 to PC
REC DATA 1-8 to SD CARD
For Multi Track
LEVEL METER
PAN
EQ
MUTE/SOLO
HIGH
MID
LOW
TRACK SWITCHING
GAIN A/D DC CUT
LEVEL METER
PAN
Hi-Z
(INPUT 1 ONLY)
EQ
FADER 1-2
MUTE/SOLO
HIGH
MID
LOW
PEAK
INSERT
EFFECT
TRACK REC KEY
INPUT
DYNAMICS
USB SEND DATA 1-2 to PC
REC DATA 1-2 to SD CARD
For Multi Track
LEVEL METER
PAN
EQ
FADER 1-2
MUTE/SOLO
HIGH
MID
LOW
TRACK SWITCHING
+48V
GAIN A/D DC CUT
LEVEL METER
PAN
EQ
FADER 3-8
MUTE/SOLO
HIGH
MID
LOW
PEAKPEAK
(INPUT 5-8)
INSERT
EFFECT
INSERT
EFFECT
TRACK REC KEYTRACK REC KEY
INPUT
DYNAMICS
USB SEND DATA 1-8 to PC
REC DATA 1-8 to SD CARD
For Multi Track
LEVEL METER
PAN
EQ
MUTE/SOLO
HIGH
MID
LOW
TRACK SWITCHING
+48V
GAIN A/D DC CUT
LEVEL METER
PAN
EQ
MUTE/SOLO
HIGH
MID
LOW
PEAK
(INPUT 5-8)
INSERT
EFFECT
TRACK REC KEY
INPUT
DYNAMICS
USB SEND DATA 3-8 to PC
REC DATA 3-8 to SD CARD
For Multi Track
LEVEL METER
PAN
EQ
FADER 3-8
MUTE/SOLO
HIGH
MID
LOW
TRACK SWITCHING
TRACK 1-2
TRACK 9-10
PLAY DATA 1PLAY DATA 1-2
TRACK 3-8
TRACK 11-16
PLAY DATA 8PLAY DATA 3-8
PLAY DATA 9-10
PLAY DATA 11-16
INPUT 1-2 INPUT 3-8
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