Ultra-Portable Music Production Solution from Zoom

Zoom R8 is an ultra-portable music production solution taken from the turbocharged design of the stunning R24, but scaled down. Zoom R8 combines four production tools in one versatile device. In addition to being an 8-track recorder that utilizes SD memory, the R8 is an audio interface, a DAW control surface and a sampler complete with drum pads and a rhythm machine.

Recorder - Record live music performances, rehearsals, songwriting sessions or even audio for film and video. Playback up to eight tracks of audio at up to 24-bit/48kHz resolution as WAV files. If you make a mistake, use the UNDO/REDO function to cancel the last recording operation and restore the previous state. You can even mix down completed songs inside the R8 and save a mix for each project.

Interface - Connect the Zoom R8 to your computer via USB, launch your favorite DAW or use the included Cubase LE software and start laying down your tracks. Simultaneous 2-in/2-out capability allows you to record up to 24-bit/96kHz high definition audio. If you use the 44.1kHz sampling rate, the internal DSP effects of the R8 are also available for your computer tracks. A dedicated control lets you adjust the mixing balance between the DAW playback sound and the direct sound for monitoring.

Controller - Through a USB connection, you can control the transport and mixing functions of major DAWs such as Cubase, Logic, and Sonar from the R8. In addition, you can easily move multiple faders at the same time. No more mixing with a mouse. Zoom R8 makes mixing a pleasure.

Sampler - You can play the pads in real-time and combine loops to create a performance for an entire song. When setting loop intervals, you can see the waveforms for visual confirmation. Time-stretching, which allows you to change the tempo without changing the pitch, and trimming the unneeded parts of loops, is also possible. You can use the sampler and recorder functions together seamlessly to play back loop tracks while recording instrumental performances on other tracks.

Zoom R8 Features:

• 500 MB of drum loops inside
• Create your own beats with the powerful rhythm machine
• Built-in stereo microphones
• Over 140 DSP effects, including guitar amp modeling
• Supports SDHC cards with capacities of up to 32GB
• Locate functions make editing easier
• Rapid file transfer with Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Versatile inputs for guitars, mics and line sources
• Tuner and metronome functions
• Powered by an AC adapter, batteries or USB bus power
• Easy hands-free operation
• Steinberg Cubase LE DAW software included
• Included Accessories: SD Card (2GB), AC adapter (AD-17), USB Cable
• Optional Accessory: FS01 Foot Switch