Zoom RhythmTrak RT-223

 The RT-223 is a drum & bass machine for any kind of rhythm play. Small in size and light in weight, this low-profile unit will go with you anywhere. You can get a session going with your very own rhythm section in a flash, even on your desktop.

From the "masters of drum sounds" comes the first new drum machine in over a year. Small in size and light in weight, this low-profile, easy to use Drum & Bass machine will go anywhere.

The range of drum kits built into the RT-223 is amazing. A total of 70 drum kits are available, with acoustic drum sounds for rock, R&B, funk, and jazz. Add an analog rhythm machine for Techno and Hip Hop. There are five human voice Beat Box style percussion kits and Ethnic percussion sounds.

A drum kit consists of 13 pads x 3 banks equalling 39 sounds per kit. Sound sources can be freely selected and assigned to the pads. Fine-tune parameters such as pitch, level, and panning to create original drum kits. The RT-223 can store up to 58 user-programmed kits. The Bass Machine lets users choose from electric bass styles such as Pick, Finger, and Slap. Or select Acoustic Bass, Synthesizer Bass, or one of the other bass sources, 12 in total. To create a bass line, users play the pads with assigned chromatic pitches just like a keyboard. A dedicated switch mutes the bass sound at any time.

From rock, jazz, and funk to club and house, the RT-223 comes with 440 drum patterns that can be used straight away. A large number of phrase variations including intro, fill-in, and ending patterns are also provided. By simply combining these, users can easily whip up a backing rhythms. Programming patterns is a snap, thanks to the touch-sensitive drum pads. The RT-223 records not only your timing, but also the dynamics of your finger work. You can create and store up to 511 patterns. The process is made even easier through visual cues provided by the self-lit pads and the FAST (Formula Assisted Song Translator) method.

Zoom RT-223 Features

• Incredibly comprehensive Drum & Bass rhythm machine
• 70 built-in Drum Kits and 12 different Bass Sounds
• 13 Touch-sensitive pads each with 3 banks, totaling 39 sounds per kit
• 440 Preset Patterns cover all musical styles and time signatures
• Create and store up to 550 rhythm patterns
• FAST (formula assisted song translator)
• Groove Play Mode for DJ-style pattern triggering
  

Specifications

● Drum Kits : 127(Factory : 70, Blank : 57 ) ● Drum Sounds : 213 ●Bass Programs : 12 ● Rhythm Patterns : 511(Factory : 440, Blank : 71 ) ● Songs : 100 ● Maximum Notes : 32,000 ● Polyphony : 18 ● Resolution : 96PPQN ● Tempo : 40−250BPM ● Sampling Frequency : 44.1kHz ● D/A Conversion : 24bit 8times over-sampling ● Drum Pads : 13(touch sensitive, self lighted ) ● MIDI : IN ● Control Input : Foot Switch ● Display : 128 segment custom LCD ( with backlight ) ● Line Input : 1/4" stereo phone jack(Input impedance : 10kΩ, Rated input level : −10dBm ) ● Line Output ( L/MONO, R ) : 2 x 1/4" phone jack(Output Impedance : 1kΩ or less, Rated output level : −10dBm ) ● Headphone Output : 1/8" stereo phone jack, 50mW into 32Ω load ● Power Requirements : AA size(LR6 ) battery x 4 or AC adaptor DC9V/300mA / Center minus type(AD-0006 recommended) ● Battery Life : Approx. 8 hours(with alkaline batteries ) ● Dimensions : 217.9 ( W ) x 182.6 ( D ) x 35.5 ( H ) mm ● Weight : 680g (without batteries ) ● Optional Accessories : FS01 ( Foot switch )