The R24\'s new sampler function consists of 24 built-in voices that can be triggered using 8 pads and 3 bank keys to assign sounds to each track and create loops.

Also, you can use the unit\'s drum machine and its 400 rhythm patterns to create original backing beats, or simply output a metronome for tempo control. As a bonus feature, exclusive loops by Grammy Award winning jazz/fusion drummer Peter Erskine. Peter has recorded a variety of groves specifically for the R24 that will inspire your musical creativity.

Also, Big Fish Audio, a top producer of sample libraries, provides the system with 1 GB of drum loops. Says Mark Wilder, Director of Marketing:

\"The R24 is a total music production solution. With the R24, you get a complete system for producing music in any setting. More than ever before, Zoom users have all the tools necessary to create studio-quality recordings anywhere.\"

The R24 records on SD memory cards and supports cards up to 32GB for over 100 track hours of recording. The flexibility of SD recording makes the R24 lighter and more reliable. Over 100 built-in studio and mastering effects can be used to enhance recordings.

In addition, the R24\'s usb audio interface allows users to record tracks to any Mac or pc and utilize the system\'s control surface capabilities to manage the functions of most DAW software programs, most notably the included Steinberg\'s Cubase LE 5.