BNK.x Mode (Bank Mode) - Drum variations
When Ziebane Instruments Apt Series RX-207 is executed for the first time it goes directly to Bank Mode (BNK.x). Total of 207 rhyth-
mic variations can be acesed here from main section. They are divided into Banks 1 - 9. Each Bank can use up to 4 different drum kits
consisting of 2 x Kicks, 2 x Snares, 2 x Hats, which are logically set into 4 loop variations in Main section. For example:
Kick1
Snr1
Snr2
Kick2
Kick2
Hat1
Hat2
Hat2
These are variations of one loop and are using sounds from same “drum
kit”. Usually the fourth variation (R, I, F, K) is the bridge, but not always.
Next four (T, Z, U, I) are four variations of next loop. They can use same
sounds as loop 1, but by default they use different “drum kit”.
Variation 1
Variation 2
Variation 3
Variation 4
Press Play / Pause (Space) to start engine. You should see position indicator moving. Now hit “Q” and when ready, hit “W”. You should
hear different variation of same loop. Try “E” and “R”. “R” should be the bridge of loop.
When ready, try “T, Z, U, I” keys, than “A, S, D, F”, and then “G, H, J, K”. These are all drum variations of bank 1 (BNK.1). As you can see,
there are 9 banks (BNK.1 -9) in top row. Each bank contains 4 x 4 drum variations.
Reverse Function (Backspace)
Double your power with reverse function. Hit backspace anytime to read sequences in backward order. 4/8/16 function remains
reserved. You can get interesting results somtimes.
Recording (Ins)
Hit “Ins” when in DRM.x or SMP.x mode to start recording what you play on c row of keyboard (Y, X, C...). Hit “Ins” again to stop
recording. If not satisfied with last recorded part, make sure recording option is off and press “Ctrl + Ins”. This is Undo function for
recorder.
Recording has no quantinization at this time. Of course, there is always step sequencing option for direct grid input.
Metronom (Del)
Del key functions as metronom switch. When on, 4/4 tick will sound for rhythm. Useful with Recorder function. Sound of metronom
can be changed manually. Look in “Snd” folder for Metro.wav
FPS Mode (Ctrl + Home)
When ready to really rock with Z Instruments RX-207, you may put it into First Person Shooter Mode. This is achieved by pressing Ctrl
+ Home key. RX-207 now enters full screen. This is good, because computer puts main focus on program. Of course, please try run-
ning minimum required software in background for RX-207 to run as it’s supose to. To exit FPS Mode, hit Ctrl + Home again.
In windowed mode, pressing Home changes dimensions of program to it’s default. Btw, Z Instruments RX-207 is totally resizable to
fit any situation.
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APT Series RX-207 Realtime Remixer
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High Contrast BW mode
Hit F12 at any time to toggle High Contrast BW mode. Can be useful for night work or for people with sight problems.
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Undo
You can Undo last thing you recorded. Be aware Undo point takes a snapshot at the moment you last hit record, so any changes
made after, for example step sequencing, will be undone, if Undo is executed. Only one Undo and no Redo is avilable.
Kill All (Alha 0)
Big red “0” key on Alpha part of the keyboard deletes all musical data present at the moment. Equvalent of Clear pattern.
Data can’t be recalled if not Quicksaved / Saved prevously.
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