SemiLiveMusic,
Here's the link to this new Zoom. Its model number is the RT-223. It's actually a really nice little unit and pretty much does everything the Boss DR-3 does. I think the boss has a few extra features. Also when you look and compare number of preset patterns it's a little different when comparing the two. Zoom's set up is there are several blocks of patterns. These patterns are just straight patterns that loop (typically 2-4 measures). Included in these blocks are fill in patterns. You have to manually go in and place the fills where you want them. Here's an example (unless they changed this with this model). Say you want to use a 4 measure preset pattern. The fill for this pattern would be default 1 measure. If you want the fill to start at measure 3, you have to first copy the basic pattern and once that's done you have to reduce it from 4 measure to 3 measures, then when chaining you can set the fill to play at the begining of the 4th measure. If you don't do this and just chain them as is it will not sound right. So when Zoom says X number of preset patterns, they're also including the 1 measure fills.

The Boss is different. When you call up a preset pattern say (rock 1). All the fills and variations,into and ending are automatically called up for this pattern and assigned to the appropriate pads. You then trigger them as you would a drum pattern on an arranger keyboard. This makes it really easy to record a pattern track either using preset or user. I also think that the bass sounds on the Boss are a better.

Squeak


http://www.music123.com/Zoom-RT-223-Drum-And-Bass-Rhythm-Machine-i155705.music

[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 03-04-2005).]

[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 03-04-2005).]