Zoom has announced the R12 MultiTrak, an 8-channel portable studio recorder that lets you record and edit anywhere, it also features an FM synth…
Yep, you read that right, Zoom’s latest portable device offers an 8-voice polyphonic FM synthesizer, plus a PCM drum kit! The R12 MultiTrack includes 18 FM sounds which you can play and record by plugging in a MIDI keyboard via the USB-C port. Alternatively, synth parts can be programmed via the full colour LCD touchscreen, which can also be used for track editing purposes.
The R12 includes a send effects channel offering reverb, chorus and delay with a dedicated effects return fader. For advanced tones, you can use presets and effects from Zoom's Guitar Lab. The R12 also has pan and a 3-channel EQ for each track and a compressor on inputs 1 and 2.
Powered for up to 5 hours by four AA batteries (or with the included power adaptor), the R12 includes 150 pre-loaded drum loops in a variety of patterns and genres. You can also add more audio samples by importing files via Micro SD card or USB thumb drive.
The R12 can also be used as a stereo audio interface with your DAW or favourite streaming platform, via USB-C. As a control surface, the transport controls and faders make it easy to adjust and control your software during production.
Zoom R12 MultiTrak Features:
Multi-track digital recorder with up to 8 tracks of recording
2.4” Full Color LCD touchscreen display with easy touch and swipe editing
User friendly graphic interface with on-board editing capabilities
Battery Powered up to 5 hours (4 AA’s)
2 XLR / TRS Combo inputs – with phantom power and HI-Z on input 1
Send effects channel with 4 options: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, or Guitar Lab preset (choose up to 3 effects from our guitar effects collection including distortions, modulation effects, spacial effects, and much more)
Built-in compressor for inputs 1 and 2
Pan and 3-band EQ for each track
Sequence play – for using backing tracks in a live setting
Drum loops (150 preloaded)
Records directly to SDXC cards
Built-in USB-C audio interface (2-in / 2-out or 2-in/4out) with control surface function
Pricing & Availability
Zoom are expected to start shipping the R12 Multitrak later this year with an unconfirmed estimated price of $300.