Rusty Weave Studios, Excellent tutorial. Great speaking-presence of mind: No wasted syllables such as "a". No nervous laughter every few seconds from a speaker who's mind is racing to keep up with his tongue. Great certainty about what to do next on the Zoom and then getting straight to a no-nonsense explanation of same. Keep up the great work. I just gave my Zoom to my brother-in-law, so I'll be sending him here to help him get started w/ it. Keep up the great work. I subscribed!
Mark, that was a very strong compliment the man kind enough to share his knowledge on this product. I just received mine a few days ago and read the owners packet and had more questions than answers. This video however was loaded with answers to my questions and I can't wait to get busy. Thanks for a helpful video.
me too...most of whats in the manual isnt gunna get used i think,the drum tracks sound really good already and i write songs before going to record anything,itd be like hiring a studio and writing the song while im standing in the booth...eventually hoping ill get adventurous and try the edit...
So far I must say your video is the best, I've gotten very frustrated going from video to video just to watch people ego tripping on how great they are but showing you nothing. Some videos are dark and grainy while others the guy is zipping through the controls you can't even keep up with what he is doing....good job 👍
Thank you Rusty for posting this video. You are very clear and easy to follow along with. I have found that if I have my unit plugged in and ready, I am able to copy what you are doing. This makes learning so much easier!
thanks for the help, - i just got this little recorder, and the reason was that i bought a synth that does not have a sequencer, so this will be nice instead of that, greetings from Levi in Sweden
Thanks for the tutorial! I wonder if this recorder allows us to put different drum patterns in a single song, is it possible to put them one after another? like intro/chorus/bridge?
Good video. Can you or anyone help me with the pre count using the metronome plz. It seems random after the first attempt. If I mess up and start again the pre count hardly ever works. I cant figure out what I'm doing wrong or not understanding
This is a huge help. I've had this machine for like ten years. I'm not a tech guy when it comes to digital recording. Used to the old tape machine tascam put out years ago. Anyway, do you run this recorder thru a pa? Your guitar plugs directly into the zoom then? I feel like I can finally start using this now without feeling overwhelmed.
Yes, just plug your guitar in and select an effect for it (clean, distortion...). You can run this recorder thru a pa or like me, go directly into my monitors. The R8 has everything from eq, pan, mastering...
this was really good but I missed how you assign the input to the track. You pushed record on a new track and it just kept recording input one. What if you want to use input 2 or both, or both for separate tracks?
SIR, Thank youNO PROJECT, , this is my very first time using it, in the screen it says No Project, when I press the buttom PROJECT, i says NO PROJECT, what i am doing wrong?
hey rusty your videos have helped me greatly. I was curious if u have ever experienced noise when using input 1 when using you're guitar? it acts like the input levels are up to high but it works fine in every other way. just hoping it is maybe something I'm doing but not hopeful. ty my friend
Have not ran into that unfortunately. Try just toggling input one high and low. Might be the guitar jack or pickups? Not sure man, hopefully a solution comes up for you!!
Can it record 2 different track together at the same time ?.. let's say each one for vocal, and 1 guitar.. (while live performing)... and what's the file format ?. is it WAV ?..
Takes normal guitar patch cord. Does not look like it fits but does. And you can plug in xlr mics in same input. Its a dual purpose input jack. Very cool.
Hey I saw your video on the first time of using the zoom R eight track recorder. I have a question that I’m trying to get answers for and have been spending all day with no luck. I have my effects turned on, pressed the insert button to insert effects, but cannot seem to get a sound for reverb. I even made sure that reverb was on, went down to try and select a patch but nothing seems to happen, then I go down to try and select the type in the levels and all that great stuff, but there does not seem to be any sound from reverb, just the instrument that is playing through the track recorder. How do I ensure that I have sound on the reverb on my track recorder? Does the reverb only do one track recording or can I do stereo recording with reverb? I have been going back-and-forth from the manual, to UA-cam, to calling my local Guitar Center store, to trying to locate the number for the zoom services where I got the product from, and I am just not getting anywhere. Could you please help me out here? Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for your help in advance. I have also purchased a multi-FX processor and guitar petal box for livestreaming and audio. I saw the number of FX in that, and it really stomps the FX on the r8. I can’t wait till it comes. Its gonna be lots of fun.
@@richpumphrey2048 OMG dude. I see what you mean! What FX processor did you get?!?! Exciting. For the fix: > Effects, pick the clean algorithm. > Pick a empty patch. > Edit >5 or 6 clicks left arrow pad will be Reverb. > You will actually hear it on the instrument. The way you were doing it before I guess it is just a "Send".
@@RustyWeaveStudios Sorry it took a day to reply, but we had a big bridge collapse in my city of Pittsburgh and updates kept coming in. I got a guitar FX petal that has 100 FX which has a screen so you can select the type of effect, adjust the attack, rate, ratio, and amount of the effect, (volume and level) I cannot read the name on the box, but it is so awesome, it was produced in 2020. It uses a USB for livestreaming online and updating any software I guess, in the unit, and I have actually hooked it up to my Zoom 48. Thanks for checking the zoom r8 out for me and coming up with a solution to why reverb does not work with all FX. Hopefully this new FX stomp box will work.
THANKYOU! I just got one of these units and have done a couple sample recordings that I can play back once I record it, but the next day only the name of it is there, no sound. What am I doing wrong?
Hey bro, I am thinking of buying one of these used. I want to use it to loop my Pocket Operators which have line outs in mono/stereo mode and can sync the BPM. I also have an iPhone and Android with apps which I could use the headphone cable with a splitter to somehow sample and import/export I was thinking. You are very advanced at this stuff. Is it possible to replace the sounds in the kits for the drums and presets with like my own sound packs from Kontakt or Serum/Omnisphere loops? I am wondering if I can copy patterns and use USB with a DAW to actually alter my tracks using MIDI cables if the inputs support it. I should do more research lol
Yea man great question. I have not use the unit as a daw. You would be able to plug other drum units to the R8 and record them. Changing what is there is unknown to me unfortunately.
Does it also export each track separately like the H devices? Also, do you record it onto an SD or is it also possible to interface it directly to your computer? And can you change the samples and add custom sets of sounds?
Great video! I have a question though. I want to add effects to both my 1st AND 2nd track but it seems to only let me put an effect on 1 track. I've read the manual and it doesn't offer any help. Any ideas?
Can put the same effects on track 1/2. For different effects on each track, should be at the time of recording. After the fact....could use 1/2 for same effects....3/4.....5/6.....etc.
@@RustyWeaveStudios same problem here Rusty, I récord my guitar on track 1 w distortion, then, when recording track 2 with distortion.... The distortion on track 1 dissapears. Can you make a short vid on how to assing and keep effects on eac track after recording?
@@caicedodigipaints guitar into input one, effect, algorithm, distortion, select the patch for distortions, exit. Should be that simple with the built in stuff. I hope that helps!!! My input 2 just died. I'm been trying to mess around with stereo guitar.
im thinkin it would be better to put the drum track on track one first?so y record your guitar etc TO the drum track?gotta be be better to accent the pickin to the drumbeats....?
great rusty weave studios , from australia . i,m using my roland d20keyboard after a long long delay used to produce via tape machines can i create with the zoom via lines ? thanks mate
Not 100% sure. As long as it has a output then I would think yes. I would love to try keyboard myself in my tracks at some point. I just have not got there yet. I am not familiar with the "via lines" either. Sorry.
My dilemma is that once I choose a drum pattern, record my guitar parts and have an acceptable demo, I want to make the drum parts more dynamic by adding fills and changing up the patterns. I have not been able to figure out how to edit the drums from the original pattern I chose. Do you have any insight on this? There are many many vids on using the R8 but nothing on editing drum patterns chosen from the drum library.
Overall very good tutorial. Thanks for making it! Two minor gripes: 1: it is hard to see what color the track lights are on my computer screen. 2: the music you make is quiet compared to your voice.
I’ve owned this r8 for about 5 years and In that time these are the best tutorial videos I’ve seen on UA-cam. Keep up the good work Rusty, it is very helpful and much appreciated
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One of the Best devices ever made. Simply brilliant ! And easy to use.
Rusty Weave Studios, Excellent tutorial. Great speaking-presence of mind: No wasted syllables such as "a". No nervous laughter every few seconds from a speaker who's mind is racing to keep up with his tongue. Great certainty about what to do next on the Zoom and then getting straight to a no-nonsense explanation of same. Keep up the great work. I just gave my Zoom to my brother-in-law, so I'll be sending him here to help him get started w/ it. Keep up the great work. I subscribed!
Thank you!
Mark, that was a very strong compliment the man kind enough to share his knowledge on this product.
I just received mine a few days ago and read the owners packet and had more questions than answers. This video however was loaded with answers to my questions and I can't wait to get busy. Thanks for a helpful video.
Nice sharing. I have this thing for ages from friend but never use it. Maybe I will soon. Thanks!
Thanks a million. I'm looking for something dead simple like this.
Your videos are vey helpful. Please continue to post them. Thanks!
Dude, THANK YOU so much for these R8 tutorials!!!! I'm learning my R8 thru you!!!😊
Answered a lot of my questions. Well presented.
Thank you!
Rusty, a big thank you. That was excellent. I learned a lot. I will be watching more R8 tutorials
Nice demo.
Excellent. This takes me back to 1978. I'm getting one!
Much appreciated. Wending my way through the downloaded manual before my R8 arrives, and this'll most definitely help. Thanks!
me too...most of whats in the manual isnt gunna get used i think,the drum tracks sound really good already and i write songs before going to record anything,itd be like hiring a studio and writing the song while im standing in the booth...eventually hoping ill get adventurous and try the edit...
You just saved me hours of frustration. Just ordered my R8 and I don't read manuals often. Thanks👍
No problem! Thank you!
So far I must say your video is the best, I've gotten very frustrated going from video to video just to watch people ego tripping on how great they are but showing you nothing. Some videos are dark and grainy while others the guy is zipping through the controls you can't even keep up with what he is doing....good job 👍
Thank you so much!! Very appreciated feedback!!
Quick question: Does unit allow live panning of a track while in final playback mixdown for creating master file? Thanks.
Nice video. I was surprised when recording the guitar you didn't need to add any gain on the ZR8 channel strip 1.
Thank you Rusty for posting this video. You are very clear and easy to follow along with. I have found that if I have my unit plugged in and ready, I am able to copy what you are doing. This makes learning so much easier!
Glad it helped!! Thank you!
148 pages manual for the zoom R 8 can be overwhelming thanks for your help
No problem!! Glad to help!
Another really great tutorial - thanks so much - much better than the manual. Soooooo helpful
Thanks for this, it's really handy!
I really appreciate this video man. I've been thinking about buying one of these and this vid really helped me!
Awesome! Thank you!
Good video. I am shopping and know nothing yet. Very helpful.
Thanks Chase!
Ever use lights where you live? Being able to actually see all the things in shadow would be very helpful.
Omg haha. Yea, turn up the brightness to 4000, then it's good. Thanks, I needed that.
Extremely helpful and generous of you to make! Thanks!
Bought one of these off ebay with no book. This helps getting me started. 👍
Glad you like!
you can also go to zoom's website and download the manual pdf.... ( I took a quick look today )
I ordered 1 today , arriving on Wednesday !!!
👍✊
This helped me out loads.
Thankyou for sharing this 👏👏
That was great, just what I’ve been looking for, thanks!
Np!! Thank you!
Thanks! Great Work
Great video. Is it possible to play with the speed to make something like a Chipmunk voice?
thanks for the help, - i just got this little recorder, and the reason was that i bought a synth that does not have a sequencer, so this will be nice instead of that, greetings from Levi in Sweden
Hello and no problem!!
@@RustyWeaveStudios are you able to change the pitch on the r8?
@@keiranj5149 not sure about that. Sry.
Thanks for the tutorial! I wonder if this recorder allows us to put different drum patterns in a single song, is it possible to put them one after another?
like intro/chorus/bridge?
Yes
I js got this machine and your videos are very helpful I'm having problems with recording vocals I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
Unknown. I don't have any experience with vocals on the R8. :(
Is the R8 mainly for recording instruments and drums. I haven't heard anyone talk about them recording vocals.
@@DameGTV0819 It can do vocals. Has built in stereo mic.
@@DameGTV0819 and plug in XLR mic
Good video. Can you or anyone help me with the pre count using the metronome plz. It seems random after the first attempt. If I mess up and start again the pre count hardly ever works. I cant figure out what I'm doing wrong or not understanding
when i put my phones on and play a pre loaded drum beat i only get the highs, not the kick how can i solve this please only just got it
@asilum69uk could be jack. Could be adaptor. Might not be stereo phones. Only play back and assign one drum track or you need to use drum sequencer
This is a huge help. I've had this machine for like ten years. I'm not a tech guy when it comes to digital recording. Used to the old tape machine tascam put out years ago. Anyway, do you run this recorder thru a pa? Your guitar plugs directly into the zoom then? I feel like I can finally start using this now without feeling overwhelmed.
Yes, just plug your guitar in and select an effect for it (clean, distortion...). You can run this recorder thru a pa or like me, go directly into my monitors. The R8 has everything from eq, pan, mastering...
this was really good but I missed how you assign the input to the track. You pushed record on a new track and it just kept recording input one. What if you want to use input 2 or both, or both for separate tracks?
Awesome tutorial!
Thank you!
6:24 So when one uses the drum machine one loses one audio track ? ? Thats not good. I thought the drums where midi drums not audio.
Very helpful. Thanks!
This is very helpful. Thanks.
SIR, Thank youNO PROJECT, , this is my very first time using it, in the screen it says No Project, when I press the buttom PROJECT, i says NO PROJECT, what i am doing wrong?
Not to sure what screen that is sadly.
hey rusty your videos have helped me greatly. I was curious if u have ever experienced noise when using input 1 when using you're guitar? it acts like the input levels are up to high but it works fine in every other way. just hoping it is maybe something I'm doing but not hopeful. ty my friend
Have not ran into that unfortunately. Try just toggling input one high and low. Might be the guitar jack or pickups? Not sure man, hopefully a solution comes up for you!!
wait when you upload the track to a computer its not put together like in the r8. its 3 seperate tracks on the computer. how do you fix that?
That's why you master it to one track on the r8 then take that stereo file to the pc with all of your tracks together
ok thanks @@RustyWeaveStudios
Can it record 2 different track together at the same time ?.. let's say each one for vocal, and 1 guitar.. (while live performing)... and what's the file format ?. is it WAV ?..
Yes record two tracks at a time. It's wav.
I can't hear anything on playback, can anybody help me? I tried everything, and really don't know what else to do
What kind of jack do you need to plug your guitar in because that jack looks like nothing that I have. Can anyone help me with this question?
Takes normal guitar patch cord. Does not look like it fits but does. And you can plug in xlr mics in same input. Its a dual purpose input jack. Very cool.
Thank youuu really helped me a lot
Hey I saw your video on the first time of using the zoom R eight track recorder. I have a question that I’m trying to get answers for and have been spending all day with no luck. I have my effects turned on, pressed the insert button to insert effects, but cannot seem to get a sound for reverb. I even made sure that reverb was on, went down to try and select a patch but nothing seems to happen, then I go down to try and select the type in the levels and all that great stuff, but there does not seem to be any sound from reverb, just the instrument that is playing through the track recorder. How do I ensure that I have sound on the reverb on my track recorder? Does the reverb only do one track recording or can I do stereo recording with reverb? I have been going back-and-forth from the manual, to UA-cam, to calling my local Guitar Center store, to trying to locate the number for the zoom services where I got the product from, and I am just not getting anywhere. Could you please help me out here? Thank you so much.
I'll play around with it tonight. See if I can get you an answer.
Thank you so much for your help in advance. I have also purchased a multi-FX processor and guitar petal box for livestreaming and audio. I saw the number of FX in that, and it really stomps the FX on the r8. I can’t wait till it comes. Its gonna be lots of fun.
@@richpumphrey2048 OMG dude. I see what you mean! What FX processor did you get?!?! Exciting.
For the fix:
> Effects, pick the clean algorithm.
> Pick a empty patch.
> Edit
>5 or 6 clicks left arrow pad will be Reverb.
> You will actually hear it on the instrument. The way you were doing it before I guess it is just a "Send".
@@RustyWeaveStudios Sorry it took a day to reply, but we had a big bridge collapse in my city of Pittsburgh and updates kept coming in. I got a guitar FX petal that has 100 FX which has a screen so you can select the type of effect, adjust the attack, rate, ratio, and amount of the effect, (volume and level) I cannot read the name on the box, but it is so awesome, it was produced in 2020. It uses a USB for livestreaming online and updating any software I guess, in the unit, and I have actually hooked it up to my Zoom 48. Thanks for checking the zoom r8 out for me and coming up with a solution to why reverb does not work with all FX. Hopefully this new FX stomp box will work.
THANKYOU! I just got one of these units and have done a couple sample recordings that I can play back once I record it, but the next day only the name of it is there, no sound. What am I doing wrong?
not sure. just make sure volumes are up on tracks, master, volume output on back of unit.
Can i use export or upload ect. An instrumental from my phone on to the r8 ..if so how?
Thanks man!!!
How is the gain on the guitar input all the way down ??
Just works out that way for me.
Thankful
Hey bro, I am thinking of buying one of these used. I want to use it to loop my Pocket Operators which have line outs in mono/stereo mode and can sync the BPM. I also have an iPhone and Android with apps which I could use the headphone cable with a splitter to somehow sample and import/export I was thinking. You are very advanced at this stuff. Is it possible to replace the sounds in the kits for the drums and presets with like my own sound packs from Kontakt or Serum/Omnisphere loops? I am wondering if I can copy patterns and use USB with a DAW to actually alter my tracks using MIDI cables if the inputs support it. I should do more research lol
Yea man great question. I have not use the unit as a daw. You would be able to plug other drum units to the R8 and record them. Changing what is there is unknown to me unfortunately.
Does it also export each track separately like the H devices? Also, do you record it onto an SD or is it also possible to interface it directly to your computer? And can you change the samples and add custom sets of sounds?
Does record separate tracks. Records on regular SD cards. Can use as "daw" which I have not done. I don't think you can add samples or change samples.
yes smart tech y d0nt have t0 putt it in b side t0 d0 stereo guitar.
Great video! I have a question though. I want to add effects to both my 1st AND 2nd track but it seems to only let me put an effect on 1 track. I've read the manual and it doesn't offer any help. Any ideas?
This is after they are recorded by the way.
Can put the same effects on track 1/2. For different effects on each track, should be at the time of recording. After the fact....could use 1/2 for same effects....3/4.....5/6.....etc.
@@RustyWeaveStudios same problem here Rusty, I récord my guitar on track 1 w distortion, then, when recording track 2 with distortion.... The distortion on track 1 dissapears. Can you make a short vid on how to assing and keep effects on eac track after recording?
@@caicedodigipaints guitar into input one, effect, algorithm, distortion, select the patch for distortions, exit. Should be that simple with the built in stuff. I hope that helps!!! My input 2 just died. I'm been trying to mess around with stereo guitar.
Thanks dude!
Np
im thinkin it would be better to put the drum track on track one first?so y record your guitar etc TO the drum track?gotta be be better to accent the pickin to the drumbeats....?
great rusty weave studios , from australia . i,m using my roland d20keyboard after a long long delay used to produce via tape machines can i create with the zoom via lines ? thanks mate
Not 100% sure. As long as it has a output then I would think yes. I would love to try keyboard myself in my tracks at some point. I just have not got there yet. I am not familiar with the "via lines" either. Sorry.
At what point do i use the SD card?
From the start
Thank you for that intro - very helpful! It seems like your levels are a bit low?
that's exactly what I thought....
thanks - stupid q ... does it accept a regular guitar jack? i.e. do you need a different lead>
That was my big question before I got it. Takes normal guitar jack and XLR in the same input. Mind blown. :)
@@RustyWeaveStudios perfect thanks. Order placed.
@@rockout55551 .... and ? How is it ?
I pulled the trigger earlier today, arriving Wednesday !
Can you change the pitch at any time?
Not sure about that. Sry.
My dilemma is that once I choose a drum pattern, record my guitar parts and have an acceptable demo, I want to make the drum parts more dynamic by adding fills and changing up the patterns.
I have not been able to figure out how to edit the drums from the original pattern I chose.
Do you have any insight on this? There are many many vids on using the R8 but nothing on editing drum patterns chosen from the drum library.
Make a copy to 472 and up. Then edit as you see fit.
I also made a drum video.
@@RustyWeaveStudios that’s the problem. I don’t know how to go in and edit.
I'll try to make a video when I can. Landlord just said he is selling the place. My life just got more complicated. Cheers.
@@RustyWeaveStudios .... ✊✊✊
Fantastisk
Thanks this is helpful
Awesome!
What about the gain.
What are the best speakers to use with the R8?
I currently use PC speakers, Altec Lansing 3 piece w/sub. Headset I use, Astro A10. Hope that helps!
@@RustyWeaveStudios Thank you.
Overall very good tutorial. Thanks for making it! Two minor gripes: 1: it is hard to see what color the track lights are on my computer screen. 2: the music you make is quiet compared to your voice.
I’ve owned this r8 for about 5 years and In that time these are the best tutorial videos I’ve seen on UA-cam.
Keep up the good work Rusty, it is very helpful and much appreciated
Your voice is clear , the guitar is barley audible
Yea didn't want to blow ear holes with my guitar Lol
Your video is so dark it's hard to see what you're doing
Yea...did another starter guide 2023. Hopefully brighter for you!!