An 8-track recorder that behaves like a 12-track!
The MRS-802CD has 8 mono digital recording tracks - but the drum machine uses its own discrete stereo track. There is also a stereo master track for mixing down, so it's like having a 12-track recorder. Each of the 8 mono tracks and the stereo master track have 10 virtual takes per track. These can be used to record up to 10 different takes of a guitar solo or vocal riff, allowing the user to pick the best for mixing the final song. Virtual takes on the master track allow you save 10 different mixdowns on the MRS-802CD before you commit one to CD.

Record two tracks simultaneously from mics or instruments
The Zoom MRS-802CD has 2-track simultaneous input capability. 2 mono tracks can be linked to make stereo channels. It has 1/4"" and XLR inputs (balanced and unbalanced) with 48V phantom power, as well as RCA and MIDI in and out.

Plenty of audio editing functions
Zoom's MRS-802CD also has a full range of non-linear editing capabilities, including cut and paste, copy, move, reverse direction play and time stretch/compress-all the effects of Zoom's more expensive models. These editing functions also help out with the sampling and looping functions the MRS-802CD offers. You can import and edit samples and loops using the onboard CD-R/RW or the optional USB interface to import audio files.

Built-in 40GB hard drive
The MRS-802CD features a built-in 40GB hard drive that will provide roughly 120 hours of 16-bit uncompressed recording time. Tracks sound sweet thanks to the 44.1 Khz sampling rate and 24-bit AD/DA signal processing.

Drum machine comes with hundreds of patterns
The Zoom MRS-802CD's built-in drum machine is loaded with hundreds of pre-recorded beats, and each one can be edited and re-saved. There are more than 400 drum and percussion sounds built in, including 43 different drum kits, each with 24 different sounds. Use the MRS-802CD's drum machine as a rhythm tool for timing, or compose complex rhythm tracks for your songs using Zoom's FAST programming system.

Effects processor and EQ can be automated
The MRS-802CD has a huge palette of killer effects for guitars, instruments and vocals. 280 pre-programmed and editable effects "patches" are available at the inputs, and 40 send/return effects patches are available for mixing and mastering. Every track has editable track parameters that include: EQ high, EQ low, pan, chorus, delay, reverb. These functions are also automated, allowing you to make automatic changes on any given track mid-song. the MRS-802CD's parameter settings are saved as "scenes". You save up to 100 scenes per song/project.