Zoom RT323 Rhythm Trak Drum Machine

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500 Rhythm Patterns. 55 Bass Programs.

Overview

Welcome to the world of Zoom. Back in the early 90's, they introduced their first totally unique multi-effects device, the super-compact Zoom 9002 digital "pocket processor." Ever since then, they've been working overtime to come up with completely different effects boxes, each with cool and distinctive Zoom sounds that stand tall on stage or in your studio. The new ZOOM RT-323 is the most advanced drum machine Zoom has ever developed.

Features
Ý 500 Rhythm Patterns (400 Preset + 100 User)
Ý 55 Bass Programs
Ý 128 Drum Kits (64 Preset and 64 User)
Ý Store up to 100 songs
Ý Assign 12-note Scale for Melodic Bass Patterns
Ý 13 velocity-sensitive backlit Pads x 3 Banks
Ý 32-voice polyphony
Ý Smart Media storage capability
Ý Edit PS-02 Drum/Bass Patterns
Ý Groove Play and Sound Jammer Slide
Ý Full MIDI In and Out
Ý (6 x AA) Battery or AC Adapter operation
Ý Large custom LCD easy-to-read display
Ý Line Input/2 Control Inputs/2 Sub Outputs

Specs

Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz

D/A Conversion: 24-bit, 8x oversampling

Maximum Polyphony: 30 voices

Resolution: 96 ppqn

Tempo: 40.0 to 250.0 BPM

Maximum Notes: 40,000

Drum Sounds: 377

Bass Programs: 55

Drum Kits: 128 (Preset: 64, User: 64)

Rhythm Patterns: 500 (Preset: 400, User: 100)

Songs: 100

Pads: 13 (with velocity sensor)

Display: 640-segment custom LCD

External Connecters:
Control: FP-01, FP-02/FS-01 input x 2
MIDI: In, Out

Line In: Mono, standard phone jack analog mix

Input Impedance: 10 kilohms

Rated Input Level: -10 dBm

Line Out (L/Mono): Standard phone jack

Line Out (R): Standard phone jack

Sub Out 1: Standard phone jack

Sub Out 2: Standard phone jack

Output Impedance: 1 kilohm max.

Rated Output Level: -10 dBm

Phones: Mini phone jack 50mW (32 ohms load)

Data Card: Smart Media SSFDC 4 MB-128 MB, 3.3V

Color: Transparent Blue

Dimensions (W x D x H): 265 x 175 x 55mm

Weight: 870 g

Power Requirements: 9 V DC, 300mA (from AC adapter AD-0006) or batteries IEC R6 (size AA) x 6

Continuous Operation: 7 hours minimum

Supplied Accessories: Instruction manual and AC adapter

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-542-5270
Email: info@zoom-na.com
Web: https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/contact/

Owner's Manual

Reviews

(87 ratings)

Submitted April 20, 2006 by a customer from hotmail.com

"The machine on the market, and You get bonus with a good price."

Overall:

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Once again what can I say? I am really happy with this drum machine. I should buy 2 of em and keep one back. the reason why I dont is because I would like to see Zoom come out with a machine that eliminates the only flaw i can see in this design which is a controlable reverb. I personally Recommend this drum machine to anyone who is looking for a professional sounding drum machine. Some of the machines that cost way more will satisfy you way less.

Sound
I have Personally looked into all kinds of drum machines and I have to say the quality is excellent. With the breakthrough of the Zoom drum machine sound quality at the price it is, never again does someone have to spend 1000 dollars for excellent sound. The reverb is well done even though it isn't programmable. I give this a 9 only due to the fact that you don't have more control over reverb.

Features
Exactly what I am looking for. The RT-323's best feature perhaps is being able to create my own drumkits. I also own the RT-123 and the most annoying thing ever is not being able to have a splash cymbal in place of a crappy hand clap. I like being able to save my data on smart media cards too. Battery operation also eliminated many problems of finding an electrical outlet to plug in at when i go to friends houses to jam with them. Anyone looking to purchase an inexpensive (although for what it is, it should be more) drum machine packed with features, this RT-323 would… read more be the one.

Ease of Use
I don't really know what anyone in other reviews are complaining about. Appearantly they are just critics because I personally think the RT-323 is one of the easiest drum machines I have ever used. I have used rolands, Boss's, Yamaha's... and the zoom is certainly the easiest yet.

Quality
the product is made very well. I have had the RT-123 for 4 years now and i must say I have mashed the pads for thousands and thousands of hours and they still respond. My RT-323 is no exception to the rule. The pads respond just as nice as they did the day I bought it. Excellent quality casing but yet very light to carry around. Well done Zoom.

Value
The value is unprecedented. I can not believe these things are what they are for the price they are. Only tells us how much we are being ripped off by other companies appearantly.

Manufacturer Support
I guess the best since how I have never to this day have ever had to contact zoom or anyone else for support. Has to be the best if you dont have to use it lol.

The Wow Factor
A beautiful shiny gold color, with illuminated pads makes this little guy stand out. If you shine a strobe or a nice light on it, it will sparkle when you have the main room lights off. Looks a ton better the the black or the clear see through of the RT-123 or 234. The Keypads as stated before feel really nice and with a sensitivity adjustment on this machine there is no excuse for the complainers.

Musical Background:
been a drummer for nearly 15 years

Musical Style:
rock, hard rock, soft rock, jazz, blues

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