Using the Zoom R8 as A Loop Sampler Groovebox - Quick Explanation and a Jam

If you just want to hear music, skip to 02:21 in the video.

So in the never ending struggle to fight gear acquisition syndrome, I am making an effort to learn deeper functions of and/or use gear I have in new and creative ways. In this particular case, I've been teaching myself how to create sample-based loops on the Zoom R8 Recorder and perform those back as a track.

In this video, I give you some of my thoughts and then a jam to show a little about how this works.

Let me know in the comments if you have any questions. And if there's enough interest, I'll do a how to video as well.

If you're interested in where I got the sounds from:

Drums - PO-33 KO
Chords - Yamaha Reface CP
Leads - Yamaha Reface CP
Bass - OPZ
Pads - Modal Skulpt

Thanks,
Matty G.

00:00 My Thoughts
02:21 The Music

[careygenius]

That's jamming. I got my R8, too. Oldie but goldie.

[boombap]

I definitely plan to use this as a multitrack recorder and groovebox like you have. Eagerly anticipating the tutorial video!! Thanks again!!

[IsraelRoth]

great stuff, would love to see more in depth Zoom R8 stuff - trying to fight the same syndrom...

[night_speed]

Between this video and some of your SP videos it dawned on me that my old Boss BR8 is loaded with tons of compressor, lo-fi and vinyl effects that i could be taking advantage of. Thanks for reminding me.

[jeffreynouveau]

this is really cool. I've been researching which little recorder to buy. this helped push me towards the R8.

[mccflo]

Great track! PLEASE do an in depth tutorial on this! It would be greatly appreciated!

[wasimoto_]

Nice groove! Looking forward to the tutorial. I'm an considering buying one for this specific way of using it.

[fairusemusic]

Yes brosky. I am very interested in a more detailed video showing how you made a track. I wanna try to do the same but dont know where to begin. Help me out, i'd really appreciate it man. Much respect to you and your abilities. Great jam.

[riccomorales]

Yes yes yes more zoom r8 I'll watch everyday I have one its awsom I get CD quality from this and the effects are professional sounding

[johannes.nieuwenhuizen]

Very creative. Great idea and execution! Subbed for more ;)

[KurtLorenz]

Excellent! Please do more R8 tutorials.

[keithconner]

Yes, cool track. I also would like to see an in-depth version. I will look thru your other videos

[careygenius]

Tight song... I'm waiting on my R8 today as I type. I had the MRS-8 and I used to do the same thing on it. That's why I had to upgrade a little bit. Keep jamming...

[mr_floydst]

Great work, and most importantly-great idea! I have the bigger model, the R24, use it all the time instead of a DAW.

[stanislavsidorov]

It’s my way to make music, R8 is a glue for yours creativity

[xelvonid]

Yo your track is amazing great info too

[ticketstomars]

Thank you, Please show us more videos about zoom r8

[drcockles]

Just one one of these in a Raffle, this video is inspiring cheers

[MaksimLin]

Such a great track, even though its been a while, would still be great if you get a chance to make a video tutorial about how you made this track on the R8 🙏

[dijonstreak]

YEAH.. PLEASE do an IN -DEPTH demo on this baby...could definitely use one !!