Zoom MRS1044 Multi-Track Digital Workstation with FX

Zoom has been creating innovative leading edge products for nearly 20 years. The new MRS-1044 MultiTrak Recording Studio is no exception.

The MRS-1044 is a hard disk recorder and a fully integrated digital workstation. It features 10 audio tracks (backed up by 80 virtual takes), a programmable stereo drum track and a dedicated programmable bass track for total of 13 tracks. The MRS-1044 input and output stages feature 24-bit A/D and D/A converters, while the recording section samples at 44.1kHz (with no compression), storing up to 44 hours of audio on its 20GB internal hard disk.

Professional sounding mixes are a snap with the MRS-1044's built-in 24-bit Digital Signal Processor. It offers Zoom's Modeling Guitar effects, (VAMS- Variable Architecture Modeling System), studio effects such as Reverb, Chorus, Modulation, Delay, Compression, Equalization, and Mastering effects with the ability to utilize 6 effects simultaneously.

The MRS-1044's mixer section features dedicated EQ and faders for each of the 10 audio channels. 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-1044 a powerful recording tool.

Realistic drum sounds are inherited from Zoom's RhythmTrak series of drum machines. The MRS-1044's rhythm section features… read more 8 touch sensitive pads times 3 banks allowing for 24 sounds per drum kit. Bass sounds range from slap to synth and every style in-between. 250 user programmable patterns are available per song, and these can be selected from 400 preset patterns. Connectivity is accomplished via 2 phantom powered XLR inputs, 2 1/4

With today's demands for quality and comfortable user interface, the Zoom MRS-1044 is truly professional recording made easy.

Hardware
Ýæ44.1 kHz sampling, 16-bit linear format with no compression
Ýæ24-bit signal Processing and 24-bit A/D, D/A conversion
Ýæ10 audio tracks, Stereo Drum track, and Bass track, total 13 tracks played simultaneously
Ýæ2 Phantom powered balanced XLR inputs and un-balanced 1/4 in. jacks, 2 tracks recorded simultaneously
ÝæS/PDIF Optical Digital output
ÝæMIDI In/Out, Expression pedal in, and Foot switch in
ÝæOptional SCSI and USB add-in card slot
ÝæBack-lit LCD display with contrast trim

Hard disk recorder
Ý 10 Virtual takes for each track
Ý EQ for each track
Ýæ100 Markers per a song
Ýæ100 Sequence and Manual scenes per a song
ÝæEasy bounce mode
Ý Auto Punch In/Out, Manual Punch In/Out
Ý A-B Repeat function
Ý Scrub/Preview function
Ý Phrase trainer function without pitch shift

Drum Machine
Ý Real Drum & Bass sounds came from Zoom RhythmTrak series
Ý 8 touch sensitive pads, x 3 banks make 24 sounds per a drum kit
Ýæ250 user programmable patterns per a song, selectable from 400 preset patterns
ÝæOver 10,000 notes recorded per a song
Ýæ20 Drum Kits and 10 Bass Sounds
ÝæPattern recording by MIDI note triggering

Multi Effects
Ý Modeling guitar effects, VAMS (Variable Architecture Modeling System)
Ý Mastering effects, Insert effects, and Send/Return effects available
Ý 4 Algorithms - Guitar/Bass, Mic, Line, and Mastering
Ý 4 Modules - Compression, Pre/Drive Equalizer, and Modulation/Delay
Ýæ6 Insert effect types simultaneously
Ýæ2 Send/Return effects simultaneously from Chorus/Delay/Reverb read less