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The MRS-1266 has extensive features including 10 recordable audio tracks, plus 2 independent drum and bass tracks, and a stereo master channel for mixdown. The 1266 features all-new possibilities for live recording, thanks to 6 simultaneous inputs. It also features an expanded programmable drum & bass rhythm section and a CD-R/RW drive.

Features
120 audio tracks plus drum & bass tracks

6-channel simultaneous recording

Built-in drum machine with 12 touch sensitive pads

500 rhythm patterns, 127 drum kits, 26 bass sounds

FAST: Formula Assisted Song Translator

Complete multi-effects with VAMS technology

3 effects processor, mastering, send/return, insert

2 Balanced XLR inputs with phantom power

Phase loop function for the latest music

Built-in CD-R/RW drive

Each audio track, including the stereo master, offers 10 virtual takes each. This allows the user to record each part 10 times, and pick the best one during mixing.

MRS-1266 is a hard disk recorder and a fully integrated digital workstation. Its input and output stages feature 24-bit A/D and D/A converters, while the recording section samples at 44.1kHz (with no compression). Songs can be stored on the 20GB hard drive, or burned to CD-R/RW using the CD-R/RW drive.

The 1266 includes an integrated and fully programmable drum and bass machine. The rhythm section has 12 touch sensitive pads (a full chromatic scale) as well as hundreds of pre-programmed patterns.

The drum section features 127 different sounding drum kits. Its 26 bass sounds range from slap to synth and every style in-between. 500 user programmable patterns are available per song.

With the CD-R/RW drive, pre-recorded drum beats and samples phrases can be imported. Up to 100 samples can be stored per project, and by cutting and pasting, loops can be created and dropped in and out or songs quickly and easily.

The 1266 has literally hundreds of customizable digital effects for mics and instruments, as well as Zoom's VAMS (Variable Architecture Modeling System) guitar amp modeling.

The 1266 has adjustable EQ and pan controls for each channel, as well as a complete array of adjustable 24-bit mastering effects such as Reverb, Chorus, Modulation, Delay, and Compression.

The comprehensive workstation allows storage of up to 999 songs with 100 marker points per song and 100 sequence and manual scenes per song. Editing is made easy with a large back-lit LCD screen. Auto and manual punch in and out, easy bounce mode, A/B repeat function, and a scrub/preview function make the MRS-1266 a powerful recording tool.

Connectivity is accomplished via 2 XLR inputs with switchable phantom power, (8) 1/4 in. unbalanced inputs (2 instrument/6 line), stereo RCA outputs, S/PDIF Optical Digital output, and MIDI IN/OUT as well as a SCSI and USB interface for use with an optional plug-in card. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Zoom products.
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Sound: Excellent sound quality. I haven't used everything out there so how could i give a 10, but the presence and auto-mastering algorithms allow anyone to produce a demo quality cd with little experience. Feature: The ONLY machine with more than two simultaneous inputs in this price range. It has 6. The whole band can plug into separate channnels and play live. Go back later to clean up parts. There are on-board effects for everyone and they're quite effective. I particularly like the vocal effects. You'd need a ton of money to acheive the same product with separate components. You don't even need a bass player anymore, much to my bass players chagrin. The rhythm section is extensive and authentic. The hard driver holds like eight hours of eight tracks before it runs out of space. You can archive on cd and tre-load them later. Quality: It's built pretty rugged. I take mine to rehersals and it stands up. The sliders work smoothly, the screen is easy to see. I bought a re-furb. (hey, it wuz a hundred bucks cheaper!) and , of course, had a problem. See below Value: You won't beat the price on a 6 simultaneous input with these stellar effects, ever probably. Manufacturer Support: After about 4 mos I had a problem with the hard drive and had to send it in. And, it was 'in the shop' for about eight weeks. The service dept. was empathetic. There's like 1 Zoom tech in the entire western universe. Even so, he cold soddered a hot wire or whatever and it has worked better than new since. Hey! i saved A $100! The Wow Factor: The 'all-in-one' ease of producing, especially for guitar player/singers, is too irresistable. Girlfriend's birthday? forgot? write & burn a song just for her....priceless. Overall: I don't want to have to know a lot, or go through a lot fo set up to lay down an incessant melody. If the rest of the band doesn't buy into it (the latest melody) i can go it alone (on-board rhythm/bass). I've only scratched the surface of its features...if i didn't own it, i'd buy it. Even though mine went to the shop.
Style of Music: Rocky jazz
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"A Great Piece of Kit!!!"
Feature: Well, mine only arrived yesterday so I haven't even scratched the surface of what this little puppy can do. The few features I have played with so far have been very impressive. Quality: Its seems very well built. I'm not sure if I would take it gigging with me until I have a proper carrying unit. The faders seem a little delicate but that wont be a problem. Value: After searching the web and comparing different machines I'm definitely glad I chose the MRS-1266. I was a bit apprehensive about spending so much money on something that I knew nothing about but I reckon it'll be the best
Style of Music: Guitar pop rock
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