USER’S GUIDE Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Quick Start, User’s Guide, and Appendices should be read in their entirety.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY U S I The symbol alerts the user to important instructions N or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is G determined by the design contained within the T triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for H general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. E The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that U must not be done is indicated by the design contained N within the circle.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY Conventions Used in This User’s Guide 101a • The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. .......................................................................................................... 102b • Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. ........................................................................................................
IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on p. 2p. 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). • Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
IMPORTANT NOTES unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night). • To transport the VS-1680, pack it in its original shipping carton, using the included packing or equivalent material. If an internal IDE hard disk (HDP88 series) is installed, then remove the hard disk. Place the hard disk in its carton and set this in the specified place inside the VS-1680 shipping carton.
Table of Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY......................................................................3 IMPORTANT NOTES ...............................................................................5 Power Supply.............................................................................................................................................. 5 Placement..........................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Chapter 2 Basic Operation...................................................................35 Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 35 Turning On the Power.................................................................................................................. 35 If You Have Trouble Understanding Displays or Operations ...............................................
Table of Contents Using the Metronome .............................................................................................................................. 67 Saving Your Recordings .......................................................................................................................... 68 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer........................................................69 Signal Flow (Busses).................................................................................
Table of Contents [F1 (Meter)] METER...................................................................................................................... 88 [F3 (Solo)] SOLO............................................................................................................................ 88 [F4 (Mute)] MUTE......................................................................................................................... 88 [F5 (Fader)] FADER .................................................
Table of Contents Connecting Effects.................................................................................................................................. 100 Connecting Insert Effects in the Input and Track Mixer ....................................................... 100 Connecting Insert Effects in the Master Block ........................................................................ 101 Three Insert Effect Examples .........................................................................
Table of Contents Track Import ................................................................................................................................ 149 Phrase Editing ......................................................................................................................................... 150 Phrase Delete ............................................................................................................................... 150 Dividing a Phrase (Phrase Divide/Split).....
Table of Contents Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices ..........................................189 Synchronizing with MIDI Sequencers................................................................................................. 189 Items Necessary for Synchronization....................................................................................... 189 Master and Slave .........................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Drive Select .................................................................................................................................. 222 Loading a Song from External Disks using Song Archive Extract ...................................... 222 Hard Drive Maintenance....................................................................................................................... 223 Drive Initialize .............................................................................
Table of Contents Mixer and System Initialize .................................................................................................................. 249 Alarm Clock ............................................................................................................................................ 250 Chapter 22 Specific Applications ......................................................253 Syncing Two VS-1680s with MTC and MMC ...........................................................
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Preparations The following items are included with the VS-1680. Please check to make sure you have all the items. • VS-1680 • AC cord Preparations About the Package Contents measure drum pattern any number of times, or have the same chorus both at the beginning and end of a song. The VS-1680 uses “non-destructive editing.” This allows you to cancel and recover up to 999 previous recording and editing operations (Undo/Redo).
Preparations Simple Operation Major Options The VS-1680 can be operated as easily as a conventional multitrack recorder. You will be able to enjoy all of the advantages of a home studio from the day of purchase. Internal 2.5” IDE Hard Disk: The VS-1680 uses the well-known graphics (“icons”) made famous by Roland’s VG-8 and V-Drums. The large, full-dot graphic display is backlit and inclined, so it is easy to read when used on stage, or wherever high visibility is required.
Front and Rear Panels Mixer Section fig.00-03 Front & Rear Panels 1. PEAK Indicators Use these indicators to confirm the correct recording level as set with the INPUT knobs. The indicators are set at the factory to illuminate when the input audio reaches -6 dB. You can change the peak level indicator setting so the indicators illuminate when audio reaches -3 dB, -6 dB or clipping (p. 247). 2. INPUT Knobs These knobs adjust the sensitivity of the INPUT jacks 1 through 8.
Front and Rear Panels EFFECT 2/4 RTN:Effect 2 and 4 Return 7. MONITOR Knob You can assign an input to be recorded to a track by holding down the track’s STATUS button, then pressing the desired SELECT button for the input or source you wish to record. This adjusts the volume level output from the MONITOR jacks. When numerics are combined with alphabetical characters ([NUMERIC/ASCII]), alphabetical characters can be input directly (Song Name, etc.). 8. PHONES Knob 4.
Front and Rear Panels Recorder Section fig.00-04 Front & Rear Panels 1. Graphic Display This displays shows various data related to the current status of the VS-1680 during recording, playback, editing, changing its settings, and so on. 2. FUNCTION Button This button switches the display screen and executes operations. The function currently assigned to each button appears at the bottom of the display. 3. PAGE (JUMP) Button This button switches pages for screens that consist of several pages.
Front and Rear Panels PREVIOUS: 10. EXT SYNC (External Sync) Button Recalls the most recent start or end point of a phrase. Pressed with [SHIFT], this button recalls the previous marker. Press this button to designate the VS-1680 or an external MIDI device as the master, or main, controlling synchronization device.
Front and Rear Panels Rear Panel fig.00-05 Front & Rear Panels 1. POWER Switch This switch turns the VS-1680’s power on and off. See Chapter 2. 2. AC IN (AC Inlet) Connect the included power cable here. 3. SCSI Connector This is a DB-25 type SCSI connector for connecting SCSI devices such as an external hard disk, removable media, or a CD-R. This connector is intended only for SCSI devices.
Front and Rear Panels 7. AUX B Jacks (L, R) 8. AUX A Jacks (L, R) RCA-phono-type analog audio output jacks. With the factory settings, there is no output from either the AUX A or the AUXB jacks. The output is determined by the block settings of the mixer’s master section and the settings of each channel. 9. MASTER OUT Jacks (L,R) RCA-phono-type analog audio output jacks. With the factory settings, all signals are output from the MASTER OUT jacks.
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) This chapter explains the basic concepts, internal structure, and basic procedures that you will need to know in order to operate the VS-1680. Please read this chapter thoroughly to gain a better understanding of the VS-1680. fig.01-04 Disk Drive (8.2GB) Saving and Managing Data The VS-1680 saves all of the data, such as performance data, mixing data, system data, etc., on a hard disk drive.
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) Normally, you should set a partition’s size to 2000 MB. When dealing with large numbers of songs at the same time, or when you want to use the data on the VS-880 as well, setting the partition size to 1000 MB is recommended. The song currently being recorded, played back, or edited is referred to as the “current song.” The following types of data are included in a song.
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) The remaining number of Events can be saved with the following procedures. Please use the most appropriate procedure for your situation. Execute Song Store (p. 48) Use Execute Song Store if the UNDO indicator is lit. Events served for Redo will be released. But please note that you cannot cancel, or redo, the last Undo you once execute this operation. Execute Song Optimize (p.
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) fig.01-09 If we think of the VS-1680 as the house, the water being supplied from the water company corresponds to inputs such as mic or guitar. Some of these inputs are sent to recording tracks and are recorded. Other portions are sent to the effects, and reverb or chorus are applied before they are output.
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) Input Mixer The Input Mixer is placed before the recorder section, and corresponds to the input jacks: INPUT 1–8, DIGITAL IN L/R. fig.01-10 Chapter 1 The output of each input channel is assigned to the track on which it is to be recorded. Channels not assigned to tracks are output directly from the MASTER jacks. Also, signals assigned to tracks when the tracks are not in Record Standby (STATUS indicator blinking red) are also output from the MASTER jacks.
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) Track Mixer The Track Mixer is placed after the recorder section, and corresponds to Tracks (1–15/16). fig.01-11 All of the tracks are output from the MASTER jacks. Additionally, tracks can also be routed back to the RECORDING bus for overdubbing, or re-recording.
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) Master Block This selects the jacks or connectors—which are connected to external equipment—to which the output of each mixer is sent. fig.01-13 Chapter 1 Recorder Section Differences from a Tape-Type MTR Unlike DAT recorders, which use tape, digital disk recorders record performances (that is, sounds) on a disk, as do MD recorders. Music that is recorded on disk can be recalled and played back immediately, no matter where it is located on the disk.
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) Track Minutes and Recording Time With cassette tape recorders, the amount of time you can record on a tape is predetermined by the length of that tape. Moreover, any unused portion of the tape is wasted. fig.01-15 By contrast, with disk recording, although the available recording time is determined by the amount of disk space, only the disk space used for recording is spent.
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) fig.01-17 Chapter 1 Auxiliary Tracks for Each Track The VS-1680 provides 16 playback tracks. Each track contains 16 of its own supplementary tracks that can be used for recording or playback. In other words, you can record performances containing up to 256 (16 tracks x 16) tracks. On each of the 16 tracks, any one—and only one—of its supplemental tracks can be playing back at any given moment. These auxiliary tracks are called “V-Tracks.” fig.
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) Effects Section About the Effect Expansion Board Up to two optional VS8F-2 effect expansion boards can be installed in the VS-1680. With two VS8F-2s installed, four high-quality stereo—or eight mono—effects are available simultaneously for your use. With just a single VS8F-2 installed, you will be able to use EFFECT A (EFX1/2). With two VS8F-2s installed, you will be able to use both EFFECT A (EFX1/2) and EFFECT B (EFX3/4). fig.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation The explanations in this user’s guide include illustrations that depict what the display typically shows. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system software, so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the user’s guide. Before You Begin Turning On the Power * Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on the power.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Effect mode: The SHIFT button Used to make changes and edits to the optional internal Effects. Press and hold [SHIFT] whenever you want to use a command indicated on the VS-1680 by a white outlined box with white lettering. For example, to locate to the end of your song using SONG END hold [SHIFT] and press [SONG END] simultaneously. System mode: Used to make overall system settings. These settings will affect the entire operational environment.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation fig.02-05 fig.play/display Cursor Setting the Internal Clock The TIME / VALUE dial Use the TIME/VALUE dial to change a value on the display. Turning the TIME/VALUE dial counterclockwise decreases a value; turning it clockwise increases it. Value changes are usually in single increment steps. If you hold SHIFT and turn the dial, values will increase or decrease by ten times (or one tenth) the normal rate, depending on the parameter. fig.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Date Format This selects the way the date is displayed. mm/dd/yyyy: Month/Day/Year dd/mm/yyyy: Day/Month/Year yyyy/mm/dd: Year/Month/Day MMM.dd’YY: Month/Day/Year dd MMM ‘YY:Day/Month/Year Time Edit This sets the current time, displayed in a 24-hour format. [F4 (Set)]: Current ?” may be displayed. This message asks whether you wish to save the currently selected song, or any edits or changes recently made to the current song, to the drive.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Restarting You can restart the VS-1680 without turning off the rear panel POWER switch. This is convenient for switching disks when working off of a removable drive (such as a Zip drive) connected to the VS-1680’s SCSI port. 1. Perform the Shutdown procedure as described in "Turning Off the Power," p. 38. 2. Make sure “PowerOFF/RESTART” appears in the display. Chapter 2 3. Hold [SHIFT] and press [PLAY (RESTART)]. This restarts the VS-1680.
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Chapter 3 Playback Operations The Display You can switch between Pre-fader and Post-fader by turning the TIME/VALUE dial or pressing [PAGE] until PRE or POST appears above [F4], and by then pressing [F4]. Display Regions When you first turn on the VS-1680, the following display will appear. If you hold [SHIFT] and press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] twice, the level meter will be replaced by the Song Information display. fig.12-02 fig.
Chapter 3 Playback Operations Selecting a Playlist Display fig.12-11 You can select one of four Playlist displays by holding [SHIFT] and pressing [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to toggle between the displays: fig.playscreens 1. The initial screen shows level meters, the Playlist, and the V-Track Status grid. Hold [SHIFT] and press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to switch to the next Playlist display. [F3 (<- ->)]: This stretches the timeline in four stages. When a waveform is displayed, this laterally stretches out the waveform.
Chapter 3 Playback Operations post-fader levels. The current Levels setting is labeled either “Pre” or “Post in the lower left corner of the center portion of the display. If the current setting is pre-fader, you will see the indicator “Pre” in the lower left corner of the level meter display, and the label above [F4] will be “Post”. Pressing [F4] at this point will switch the level meter to post-fader. 2. All mixer settings for Track 8 appear in the display.
Chapter 3 Playback Operations Blinking Red / Orange: Record Ready The track is ready to be recorded and the source will be heard. This occurs when the VS-1680 is in Record Ready and you press [PLAY], then press the flashing red status button. Solid Red: Record Signal is being recorded on that track. Green: Play The track will play back. Muting Inputs and Effect Returns 1. Hold [FADER/MUTE]. 2. Press any blinking SELECT button for a track, input or effect return to mute it. 3.
Chapter 3 Playback Operations Using Locators Changing the Locator Bank One of the fastest ways to move around in your song is to use the locators. Time locators are stored for each song using the LOCATOR buttons ([1]-[8]). The VS-1680 provides 64 different locators per song. The locators are organized into eight banks, with eight locators per bank. Each button stores a single time location in the song, and you can move instantly to the stored time by pressing the button.
Chapter 3 Playback Operations The function buttons work as follows: fig.02-07a TAP [F2 (NOW)]: Enters the value for the current position of the timeline, as indicated in the top of the display. 0 1 2 3 [F3 (JUMP)]:Moves the current time to the value of the locator. [F6 (EXIT)]: Exits the screen. Time 5. When you finish editing your locator values, press [F6 (EXIT)] to return to the Utility menu, or press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. Before setting a Mark point fig.
Chapter 3 Playback Operations Editing Marker Values Clearing Specific Markers 1. Move to the marker you want to change. Hold [SHIFT] and press [PREVIOUS] or [NEXT] to move to the marker. 1. Move to the marker you wish to delete by holding [SHIFT] and press [PREVIOUS] or [NEXT]. 2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)]. The Utility menu icon appears in the display. If it is not displayed, press [F6 (EXIT)]. 2. Hold [CLEAR] and press [TAP]. The marker is cleared. fig.
Chapter 3 Playback Operations Other Ways to Move In a Song Changing Playback Position Using JUMP Besides using markers and locators to move the current time of the song, you can also directly specify a location or measure and beat to move to. This is convenient when designating locations during track and phrase editing. Move to the Beginning or End of a Song Using FF and RW 1. To go to the beginning of actual recorded audio in a song, hold [SHIFT] and press [REW (SONG TOP)]. 2.
Chapter 3 Playback Operations Protecting Songs (Song Protect) It is possible to mistakenly overwrite or record over an existing song, or to erase a song you meant to keep. You can protect a song from being erased or recorded over by using the Song Protect function. Song Protect disables the following operations: 3. Press [F1 (Sel)]—the Song Select screen appears, showing the songs stored in the currently selected hard drive partition. You can view the songs as icons or in a list.
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Chapter 4 Recording Operations Preparing for a New Recording [F3 (Del)]: positioned. Deletes the character where the cursor is [F4 (Ins)]: Inserts a space where the cursor is positioned. Items Necessary for Recording [F5 (Write)]: Stores the song name and exits the Song Name screen. • VS-1680 • Internal IDE hard drive (may already be installed) [F6 (EXIT)]: Exits the Song Name screen without storing the song name • Audio equipment for the Master Out signal, or stereo headphones 5.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations 1-8. Tracks 9-16 cannot be used. This mode is useful when recording two-channel stereo masters. * When the Record Mode is set to “MAS,” you can use a total of eight tracks. If you are recording onto Tracks 7 and 8 as L and R mastering tracks, you can play back Tracks 1-6. If you are not recording onto the mastering tracks, you can play back Tracks 1-8. Tracks 9–16 cannot be used.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations About Recording Times The available recording time for a hard drive depends on the selected recording mode, the sample rate, and the size of the hard drive. Both the recording mode and the sample rate can be selected on a song-by-song basis. Recording time in track minutes for a 2 GB partition is shown below: Track Minutes (See Appendices, p. 65) Sample Rate Mode 48 kHz 44.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations Song Numbers On the VS-1680, every song is assigned a number. Newly created songs are given the lowest available number. For example, if there are five songs on the hard drive, the next song created will be assigned Song Number 6. If Song Number Three is deleted, the remaining songs will be numbered 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6. The next new song created will be assigned Song Number 3. fig.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations 5. Adjust the volume level, panning, equalization, and other settings for each track. 6. If you run out of empty tracks, you can merge the contents of two or more tracks onto a different track using track bouncing (p. 64). 7. Mix down the tracks to your stereo recorder to make a master tape. Or, bounce down the tracks to a stereo track within the VS1680 to make your own original CD using an optional Roland VS-CDRII recorder. Connecting Instruments 1.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations 3. Adjust the input sensitivity with the INPUT knob for each input. Provide a strong input signal by having instrument volumes as high as possible. Raise the INPUT level as high as possible without having the PEAK indicator light up. The level meters should show signal peaking between -12 dB and 0 dB. 4. Press [REC]. The button indicator blinks red. 5. Press [PLAY]. The button indicator lights green, and recording starts. 6.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations What to do About Low-Level Input Signals Occasionally, you may have a source which has a very low input level, such as when using a large diaphragm dynamic mic to record a soft-spoken vocalist. Use the steps below to provide extra gain to low-level inputs: 1. Turn the INPUT sensitivity knob all the way clockwise. 2. Press the input SELECT button.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations Recording on Other Tracks (Overdubbing) and then use the TIME/VALUE dial to choose the V-Track. fig.03-21 In multitrack recording, the standard procedure is to record new tracks while listening to previously recorded tracks. This is referred to as “overdubbing.” 1. Select the tracks you want to play back. Hold [STOP] and press the STATUS button for the tracks you want to play back (i.e. that you want to hear while overdubbing). The STATUS buttons light green.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations Blinking Red: Record Ready mode The track is ready to be recorded. When blinking red, previously recorded material on the track will be heard. Blinking Red/Orange: Record Ready mode The track is ready to be recorded and the source will be heard. This occurs if the VS-1680 is in Record Ready and you press PLAY, then press the flashing red status button. Manual Punch-In Using the RECORD Button Use the transport control buttons to punch in and out. fig.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations Manual Punch-In Using the Foot Switch punch-ins and punch-outs with a foot switch. Performing a manual punch-in punch-out when both playing an instrument and engineering your recording is difficult. In such cases, it is convenient to use a foot switch (such as the DP-2 or BOSS FS-5U) to do your punch-ins and -outs. TapMarker: fig.03-08 Start Punch-in Playback Punch-out Recording The same function as [TAP].
Chapter 4 Recording Operations fig.03-12 fig.03-15a 2. The punch-in and punch-out values appear in the display. Use [ Using Markers 1. Place two markers, one at the desired punch-in point, and one at the desired punch-out point. ][ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the value you want to adjust. If no value is stored, “—h—m—s—f ——” appears in the display. The function buttons work as listed below. 2. Move to the marker which corresponds with the punchin point. [F1 (In)]: 3.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations necessary, use the input sensitivity knob to adjust the input level of the source so it matches the recorded level of the track. 6. Once you have adjusted the input sensitivity, press [STOP]. 7. Press [AUTO PUNCH]. The button indicator will be lit. 8. Locate to a point several seconds or measures before the auto punch-in point. 9. Press [REC]. The button indicator will blink red. Using Locators 1. Find the position in the song where you want to start the loop.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations fig.03-20 Recording Procedure Using Loop Play 1. Hold [REC] and press the STATUS button for the track you wish to re-record. It begins blinking red. 2. Press [ZERO] to return to the beginning of the song. 3. Press [PLAY] to begin song playback. At this point, you will hear the performance which has already been recorded on the track. Editing the Loop Points for Punch-In and Punch-Out 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [LOOP]. fig.03-21a 4. Press the STATUS button.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations 16. To listen to the results of the recordings, press [ZERO] to return to the beginning of the song and press [PLAY]. You can assign a footswitch to enter and exit Record mode (p. 58). Undo and Redo fig.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations fig.03-35 Track 5 Performance data 5 Performance data 5 Track 6 Performance data 6 Performance data 6 Track 7 Performance data 7 Performance data 7 Track 8 Performance data 8 Performance data 8 Adjust the Pan for Each Track and Check the Volume Levels for Each Track 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations without recording over the original material. It is a good idea to keep your original takes stored on the Virtual Tracks in case you need to re-bounce them later. Track Bouncing With Effects The process for bouncing tracks with effects is exactly as explained above in “Track Bouncing,” except follow the steps outlined below in “Select the Source Tracks and the Destination Tracks” to set up effects on each of the source tracks as desired.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations d. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select either DIGIN1 or DIGIN2, depending on whether you are using a coaxial connector or an optical connector. 2. Press [F2 (GLOBL)]. If “GLOBL” does not appear in the display above [F2], press [PAGE] until it appears, then press [F2 (GLOBL)]. fig.03-33 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ cursor to “CD Digital Record.” MasterClk (Master Clock) This sets the VS-1680’s reference clock.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations fig.11-26 fig.08-10 Tempo Map Number Tempo Measure Beat Cursor 4. Press [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the settings. Metronome Out This selects where the metronome is output. For now, select “INT.” Selecting “Off” prevents you from making any settings related to the Metronome. Off: The metronome sound is not output. INT: The metronome sound is output from the MONITOR and HEADPHONE jacks.
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer This chapter explains general information and applications of the digital mixer in the VS-1680. For detailed information about the individual settings in each mixer channel, see Chapter 6, “Mixer Channel Settings.” The built-in digital mixer in the VS-1680 provides many advantages. • It keeps everything in the digital domain. There is no loss of fidelity when bouncing or mixing tracks.
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Signal Flow (Busses) In the VS-1680, audio signals flow through busses. Busses are shared pathways through which multiple signals can be routed to multiple tracks or channels. It may be easier to understand this if we use the analogy of the way water flows through a house. Water supplied by the water company to your house is branched to a variety of locations within the house (kitchen, bathroom, etc.).
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer RECORDING bus as well as the MIX bus can also be routed to the EFFECT bus. When two VS8F-2 effect boards are installed in the VS-1680, the EFFECT bus has a total of eight channels (EFX1 L/R, EFX2 L/R, EFX3 L/R, and EFX4 L/R). AUX Bus Signals assigned to the AUX bus are routed to the AUX jacks to allow additional mixes for monitoring, such as headphone mixes.
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer ST IN: Whatever source is assigned to STEREO IN (p. 185) EFFECT 1: EFX1 Return level or EFX3 Return level EFFECT 2: EFX2 Return level or EFX4 Return level Press the SELECT button for the channel of the Input Mixer to which you wish to make adjustments. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter you want to set. Or, you can press the corresponding function button. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired value.
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Fader/Mute Button There are two different ways to control the fader levels of the Input and Track Mixers. Method One: FADER/MUTE Button The physical faders on the VS-1680 can be used to control either the 10-channel Input Mixer, or the 16-channel Track Mixer. Press [FADER/MUTE] to assign the physical faders to the mixer you want to control. When using this method, always check the FADER/MUTE setting before you begin! fig.
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Determining Output The VS-1680 has eight analog output jacks and two stereo digital outputs. Each of these outputs can have various signals assigned to them. Use the following procedure to determine the signal for each output jack or connector. 3. Press [F2(Mon)]. If “Mon” does not appear above [F2], press [PAGE] until “Mon” appears above [F2], and then press [F2(Mon)]. fig.11-44 Level MONITOR Output Connectors 1. Press [EDIT/SOLO]. The Master Block is displayed. 2.
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer AUX3/AUX: The signal at the AUX3 bus, or AUX when a second VS8F-2 effect card is installed in the VS-1680. 4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. The AUX B jacks are set using the same method. Press [F4 (AUX.B)] at Step 2. Digital Out Connectors 1. Press [EDIT/SOLO]. The Master Block is displayed. 2. Press [F5 (DOUT1)]. If “DOUT1” does not appear above [F5], press [PAGE] until “DOUT1” appears above [F5], and then press [F5 (DOUT1)]. 3.
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer 2. Press the Input SELECT button for the input you want assigned to the track. fig.09-16 fig.03-05 Track 9: MASTER jack (L) Track 10: MASTER jack (R) Track 11: AUX A jack (L) • You can assign more than one input to a track. Track 12: AUX A jack (R) • You can assign a track to a track. Track 13: AUX B jack (L) • You can assign more than one track to a track. Track 14: AUX B jack (R) • You can assign the effect returns to a track.
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Mix Assign Switch When this is set to “On”, the source at each Input channel is assigned directly to the MIX bus. Set this to “On” when you simply want to mix an input without actually recording it. 4. Press [PLAY(DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. Stereo Link When recording or playing back a stereo source, traditional mixers require you to control the left and right channels separately, making it inconvenient to adjust their EQ, effects and so on.
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer 2. Press [F5 (Fader)]. If “Fader” does not appear above [F5], press [PAGE] until you see “Fader” above [F5], and then press [F5 (Fader)]. 3. Press [F6 (PRM.V)]. The values of each fader appear in the display. 4. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Then use the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each setting. fig.11-22 Channel 4. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Then use the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each setting. fig.
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer within the group will adjust all faders assigned to that group. If you select “Off,” the fader will not be assigned to any group, and will function normally. 5. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to Play mode. Selecting V-Tracks An image of fader group (Faders cannot be moved.) 1. Press [SELECT (CH EDIT)] for the channel (input or track) you wish to assign to a fader group. 2. Press [PAGE] so that [F4] indicates “Group,” and then press [F4 (Group)]. 3. Press [F6 (PRM.V)].
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer 1. Press the SELECT button for the track to which you want to make EQ settings. fig.03-34c + EQL gain (-12–12dB) The Track SELECT button lights, and the Track Mixer screen appears in the display. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to the EQ section of the display. Or, press [F2 (Low)]. If “Low” does not appear in the display above [F2], press [PAGE] until “Low” appears above [F2], then press [F2 (Low)]. Gain 0 Frequency 3. Press [YES].
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer fig.03-34d fig.11-41 EQH gain (-12–12dB) + Gain 0 Frequency - EQH frequency (500Hz–18kHz) 6. Repeat Steps 1-4 to make EQ adjustments to other channels. 7. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. Attenuation 1. Press the SELECT button for the track whose phase you want to switch. The Track SELECT button lights, and the Track Mixer screen appears in the display. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Phase.” Or, press [F3 (Phase)].
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer EFX4/AUX2 send pan fig.11-43 Mixer The third HOT Amplifier Speaker AUX/AUX3 send level The second HOT AUX/AUX3 send pan The second HOT 1. Press [SELECT)] for the copy-destination channel. Mixer Equalizer Amplifier The third HOT The second HOT The third HOT Speaker 2. Press [PAGE] so that [F5] indicates “Copy,” and then press [F5 (Copy)].
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer 5. When the data has been copied, the display will indicate “Complete.” Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Mixer Scenes There are two functions to quickly store and recall mixer settings. One is referred to as “Scenes,” and the other is referred to as “EZ Routing.” Use the method appropriate to your situation. Scene A Scene stores all EQ, routing, fader-position, pan-position, effects, V-Track selection, and master-level settings.
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Scene setting. For example, just adjust the V-Track setting for one playback track. 8. Once you’ve made the necessary mixer updates, press [SCENE] and then press the LOCATOR button to store the Scene again.
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail This chapter explains in detail each of the settings available in the Mixer display for the Input Mixer, Track Mixer, and the Master Block. For general information about signal flow, busses, etc., see Chapter 5, “Using The Digital Mixer.” Input Mixer The following functions are found in the Input Mixer. Press the SELECT button for any Input to view and adjust its settings.
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail [F2 (EFX2)] Effect 2 Send Channel settings for the EFFECT 2 Bus. Sets the Effect Send Switch, the Send Level (0-127) and panning. Sw (Effect Send Switch) Switches the channel to the EFFECT bus. Off: The channel is not sent to the EFFECT bus. Pre: The signal is sent to the EFFECT bus before it passes through the mixer fader. Post: The signal is sent to the EFFECT bus after it passes through the mixer fader.
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Ins: Both channels of the stereo effect are inserted into the channel. InsL: The left channel of the effect is inserted into the mixer channel. InsR: The right channel of the effect is inserted into the mixer channel. InsS: Each channel of the effect is inserted in series into the mixer channel. In other words, it is sent through one side of a stereo effect before it passes through the other side of the effect.
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Snd (Insert Send Level) a stereo pair with a single set of parameters. This adjusts the level of signal (-42 dB to +6 dB) sent to the effect. The default setting is 0 dB. On: Rtn (Insert Return Level) Off: This adjusts the level of signal (-42 dB to +6 dB) returned from the effect. The default setting is 0 dB. Adjacent channels are not linked. [F4 (Ef4In)] Effect 4 Insert After pressing [F4 (Ef4In)], or moving the cursor to the EFXIns area, press [ENTER].
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail [F5 (Fader)] FADER Low Controls the level (0-127) of the signal. This adjusts the gain (-12 dB to +12 dB) and the shelving frequency (40 Hz-1.5 kHz) of the low-band EQ. Track Mixer Mid The following functions are found in the Track Mixer. Press the SELECT button for any Track to view and adjust the settings. Press the function button located under the display corresponding to the setting you wish to change.
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Level Switch, the Send Level (0-127) and panning. Sets the channel’s send level (0-127)to the EFFECT 1 Bus. Sw (Effect Send Switch) Panning Switches the channel to the EFFECT bus. Sets the channel’s panning (L63-R63) in the EFFECT 1 Bus. Off: The channel is not sent to the EFFECT bus. [F2 (EFX2)] Effect 2 Send Channel settings for the EFFECT 2 Bus. Sets the Effect Send Switch, the Send Level (0-127) and panning.
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Off: The effect is not inserted in the channel. Ins: Both channels of the stereo effect are inserted into the channel. InsL: The left channel of the effect is inserted into the mixer channel. InsR: The right channel of the effect is inserted into the mixer channel. Each channel of the effect is inserted in series into the mixer channel. * When Ins or InsS is selected, that effect cannot be inserted on any other channel.
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Rtn (Insert Return Level) This adjusts the level of signal (-42 dB to +6 dB) returned from the effect. The default setting is 0 dB. [F4(Ef4In)] Effect 4 Insert After pressing [F4 (Ef4In)], or moving the cursor to the EFXIns area, press [ENTER]. EFX4 (Effect Insert Switch) This sets how the effect is connected in the mixer. Off: The effect is not inserted in the channel. Ins: Both channels of the stereo effect are inserted into the channel.
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail [F3 (AUX.A)] AUX A the source, and use the TIME/VALUE dial to place a mark for all sources to be assigned to the track. This selects the signal to be assigned to the AUX A jacks. EFX1: [F3 (Solo)] SOLO The signal at the EFFECT 1 bus. Use this to turn the SOLO function on and off for a mixer channel. EFX2: The signal at the EFFECT 2 bus.
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail AUX1/EFX3: Snd (Insert Send Level) The signal at the AUX1 bus, or, when a second VS8F-2 Effect card is installed in the VS-1680, the EFFECT 3 bus. This adjusts the level of signal (-42 dB to +6 dB) sent to the effect. The default setting is 0 dB. AUX2/EFX4: Rtn (Insert Return Level) The signal at the AUX2 bus, or, when a second VS8F-2 Effect card is installed in the VS-1680, the EFFECT 4 bus.
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Snd (Insert Send Level) 9-16: This adjusts the level of signal (-42 dB to +6 dB) sent to the effect. The default setting is 0 dB. Tracks 9-16 are output from the analog output jacks 1-8. When DIRECT OUT is used, the MASTER, MONITOR and AUX jacks are used for the direct track outputs. The signals at each of the DIGITAL OUT connectors can be set as usual. Rtn (Insert Return Level) This adjusts the level of signal (-42 dB to +6 dB) returned from the effect.
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Panning Sets the overall panning (L63-R63) of the EFFECT 4 Send. [F5 (AUX)] AUX Master Send Master Block settings for the AUX Bus. Level Sets the master send level (0-127) of the AUX Bus. Panning Sets the panning (L63-R63) of the master AUX Send.
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) The optional VS8F-2 Effect Expansion Board provides two independent stereo effect processors. Up to two VS8F-2 expansion boards can be installed in the VS-1680. With two VS8F-2s installed, four high-quality stereo effects are available for use during recording, bouncing and mixing. Some of the procedures described in this chapter require two VS8F-2 Effect Expansion Boards (optional). Selecting a Preset Patch 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2.
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) 3. Press [F3 (Edit)] or press [YES]. A list of settings available in the effect block is displayed. fig.05-11 4. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor in the screen. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust settings. For more detailed information about the settings included in each effect algorithm, refer to the “Algorithm List” (Appendices, p. 81). The function buttons work as shown below: fig.
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) fig.05-14 Patch Number Patch Name 5. If you wish to clear the scene, press [SCENE] once. Then hold [CLEAR] and press the blinking SCENE button which you wish to clear. About Algorithms 3. Use [ ] and [ ], and the TIME/VALUE dial to create the name of the user patch. The function buttons work as shown: An algorithm determines the composition or structure of an effect. The VS8F-2 provides 36 different algorithms.
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) having effects inserted while other channels have no effects, slight timing shifts between tracks may occur. Effect Send-and-Return Loops With effect send-and-return loops, the original sound and the effected sound are mixed together. Effects such as reverbs and delays are typically connected using a send-and-return loop. fig.
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Off: The channel is not routed into the effect. When EFX1 is used in Track 6 Ins: The channel is routed into both channels of the stereo effect. InsL: The channel is routed into the left channel of the stereo effect. InsR: The channel is routed into the right channel of the stereo effect. InsS: The channel is routed into both channels of the stereo effect, in series. fig.
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) not appear above [F1], press [PAGE] a few times until you see “Ef1In”, and then press [F1 (Ef1In)]. 3. Press [YES]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the Effect you want to insert. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired setting for Effect Insert Switch. Icon 5. Use the TIME/VALUE dial or [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to Effect Preset Patch P088 “GuitarMulti1.” 6. Press [F4 (Exec)] or press [YES] to select the effect.
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Next, Set Up the Mixer 1. Press the SELECT button for Input 2. The button indicator lights, and the Input Mixer Screen appears in the display. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “EFXIns.” Or, press [F3 (Ef3In)]. If “Ef3In” does not appear above [F3], press [PAGE] a few times until you see “Ef3In”, and then press [F3 (Ef3In)]. This will move the cursor directly to “EFXIns.” 3. Press [YES]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to EFX3.
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Effects Return Section When used in a send-and-return loop, each of the four effects has its own return level. You can adjust the return level for each effect using the following procedure. * The effect return settings for an individual effect will not function if that effect is being used as an insert effect. 1. Press the EFFECT 1/3 RTN SELECT button. The Effect Return screen appears in the display. 2.
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Begin by Selecting the Effect: Here are a few recording terms you should be familiar with: “Print” 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. This verb means the same as “record.” 2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F4 (EFFECT B)]. “Wet” 3. Press [F1 (EFX3)]. The Effect 3 screen appears in the display. If “EFX3” does not appear above [F1], press [F6 (EXIT)] until it does. Then, press [F1 (EFX3)]. Processed using an effect. A wet track has an effect on it.
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Listening to an Insert Effect While Recording Listening to a Loop Effect While Recording Use the following procedure when you want to record a guitar track dry, without any effects or processing, while allowing the guitar player to hear the guitar processed by one of the guitar amp simulators in the VS-1680. Example: A lead singer wants to hear reverb in the headphones while recording, but you want to record the track “dry.
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Recording an Effect Send-andReturn Loop Example: Record a vocalist through a compressor General Strategy: Insert effect in Input Mixer Details for this Example: Select Patch P096 as Effect 2, insert on Input 1. Begin by Selecting the effect: General Strategy: Connect an effect loop in the Input Mixer, assign the input to a stereo track and assign the effect return to the same stereo track. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F3 (EFFECT A)]. 3.
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Finally, Assign both Input 1 and Effects Return 2 to Stereo Track 9/10 1. Press and hold [STATUS] for Tracks 9/10. 2. Press Input 1 SELECT so it is blinking. 3. Press Input 2 SELECT so it does not blink. 4. Press Effect 2 SELECT once. Both Input 1 and Effect Return 2 are now routed to stereo Track 9/10. Begin recording on Track 9/10 as usual. As soon as you are done recording, re-route the effect return off the track.
Chapter 8 EZ Routing As you work with the VS-1680, you will often make settings related to mixer connections—including settings that route inputs to tracks for recording—settings that determine how signals are output, and settings that determine which effects are used. The VS-1680’s “EZ Routing” features can make this process easier and faster. EZ Routing allows the VS-1680 to guide you step-by-step through the making of these connections, or helps you get quickly to the parameters you need to change.
Chapter 8 EZ Routing Setting Up for Recording Using Step Editing Select this when you want to make a new recording from a source connected to one of the INPUT jacks. If you wish to cancel the settings procedure, press [F6 (EXIT)]. 1. Press [EZ ROUTING]. The EZ Routing icon appears in the display. 2. Press [F4 (Exec)]. If “Exec” does not appear in the display above [F4], press [PAGE] until you see “Exec,” and then press [F4 (Exec)]. fig.02-18 3. Press [F1 (Rec)]. 4.
Chapter 8 EZ Routing 6. Only the source and destination channels you specified during Step 4 will be shown. Use [ to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] fig.02-20 Cursor Pan/Balance Level Output destination (MIX bus or track) 7. Press [F2 (STEP ->)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [[F1 (STEP<- )]. 8. Make the settings for the effects.
Chapter 8 EZ Routing 11. Press [F2 (STEP ->)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP<- )]. 12. Select mixer channels to be output to the AUX bus. The AUX bus is useful for creating a separate headphone mix for the performer you are recording. Use [ each of the values. ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust fig.02-23 AUX Switch AUX Send Switch AUX Send Pan/Balance Cursor 13. Press [F2 (STEP ->)].
Chapter 8 EZ Routing Setting Up for Mixing Using Step Editing Select this when you want to adjust the balance of each track, or to mix your song to an external two-track recorder. Select this to use the Input Mixer during mixdown to mix external sources along with your 16 tracks to the VS-1680’s stereo MASTER mix outputs. If you want to cancel the settings procedure before completing it, press [F6 (EXIT)] at any time. 1. Press [EZ ROUTING]. The EZ Routing icon appears in the display. 2. Press [F4 (Exec)].
Chapter 8 EZ Routing 6. Only the sources—Input Mixer Channels and Track Mixer Channels—you specified during Step 4 will be shown. Use [ [ ], [ ], and [ ], ] to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. fig.02-26 Cursor Pan Level Input Channel Track Channel 7. Press [F2 (STEP ->)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP<- )]. 8. Make the settings for the effects.
Chapter 8 EZ Routing 12. Select the Master Section settings. Use [ adjust each of the values. ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to fig.02-29 Monitor Select Equalizer Mode Direct Out Effect Insert 13. Press [F4 (Exec)]. “EZ ROUTING Step Edit is finished!!” appears in the display. fig.02-24a WARNING: EZ Routing settings will override any existing mixer settings you have already made. 14.
Chapter 8 EZ Routing 4. Specify the source tracks for the bounce and the destination track(s). First press the Track SELECT for the source track, then press the Track STATUS button for the destination track. Using this method, you can assign a single source track to two different destination tracks for recording. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the V-Track for both the source tracks as well as for the track you want to record on.
Chapter 8 EZ Routing 8. Make the settings for the effects. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. Press [F3 (EFX A)] to make settings to EFFECT A (EFX1/2); press [F4 (EFX B)] to make settings to EFFECT B (EFX3/4). fig.02-33 Cursor Effect Switch Send Level Send Pan 9. Press [F2 (STEP ->)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP<- )]. 10. Decide whether or not to record the output of each effect to a track.
Chapter 8 EZ Routing fig.02-35 AUX Switch AUX Send Level AUX Send Pan/ Balance Cursor 13. Press [F2 (STEP ->)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP<- )]. 14. Select the Master Section settings. Use [ adjust each of the values. ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to fig.02-36 Monitor Select Equalizer Mode Direct Out Effect Insert 15. Press [F4 (Exec)]. “EZ ROUTING Step Edit is finished!!” appears in the display. fig.
Chapter 8 EZ Routing Using EZ Routing Quick Editing Quick Editing lets you quickly get to VS-1680’s Input Mixer, Track Mixer, effect and mastering parameters so that you can change their values in a hurry. Once you become familiar with the many things you can do on the VS-1680, you may find Quick Editing to be the fastest way to create a new setup. 1. Press [EZ ROUTING]. The EZ Routing icon appears in the display. 2. Press [PAGE] so “COMON” appears in the display above [F1].
Chapter 8 EZ Routing fig.02-14 Track Mixer Settings Cursor Output destination (MIX bus or track) Track to be recorded (up to two tracks) Track Status Effect Send Switch AUX Send Switch Stereo Link V-track Pop-up Window Mix Send Level Mix Send Pan fig.02-15 Effect Settings Cursor Selecting Effects Output destination (MIX bus or track) Track to be recorded (up to two tracks) fig.
Chapter 8 EZ Routing Using EZ Routing Templates Saving an EZ Routing Template 1. When you have pressed the SAVE button after creatinga new setup,the Routing Save screen appears in the display. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number of the desired memory location for your EZ Routing template. fig.02-17 Routing Number Routing Name 2. Press [ ] to move the cursor. Use [ enter the user EZ Routing’s name.
Chapter 8 EZ Routing Recalling an EZ Routing Template 1. Press [EZ ROUTING]. The EZ Routing icon appears in the display. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] or use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the routing you want to use. 3. Press [F4 (Exec)]. If “Exec” does not appear above [F4], press [PAGE] until you see “Exec” above [F4], then press [F4 (Exec)]. fig.02-18 4. Press [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to “Use Template” and press [F4 (Exec)] once more.
Chapter 9 Automix Mixer Automation With the VS-1680, you can record the present status or condition of the mixer as a Scene. However, you cannot change a Scene while the song is playing. If you want to store mixer settings that change as the song plays, use Automix. Automix allows both static (Snapshot) and dynamic (realtime) changes in mixer settings during song playback. Automix information includes mixer settings, fader movements, and other settings.
Chapter 9 Automix Using Automix fig.11-06 To begin using Automix, press [AUTOMIX]. The button indicator lights, indicating that Automix mode is on. lit After turning on Automix, all the SELECT buttons and the EDIT/SOLO button begin blinking. In a new song, Automix record is enabled for all inputs, tracks, effect returns, and for the Master fader. To disable Automix on individual channels, press and hold [AUTOMIX], and press the Input SELECT, Track SELECT or [EDIT/SOLO] buttons.
Chapter 9 Automix 8. While the song is playing, move the track faders to adjust the mix of your song as you like. New Automix data will only be recorded for those faders that are moved during song playback. 9. When the song is finished, press [STOP]. Automix markers (markers with an “A” after the marker number) will appear in the Playlist display where Automix data was created.
Chapter 9 Automix SELECT button for EFFECT 1/3 RTN so it blinks, indicating Automix Record Ready for the Effect 1 Return. 4. Confirm the SELECT button for EFFECT 2/4 RTN is blinking. If it is not blinking, hold [AUTOMIX] and press the SELECT button for EFFECT 2/4 RTN so it blinks, indicating Automix Record Ready for the Effect 2 Return. 5. To automate Effect 3 Return, press [SHIFT]. Confirm the SELECT button for EFFECT 1/3 RTN is blinking.
Chapter 9 Automix 3. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired Snap mode. 12. When you’re done, press [ZERO] followed by [PLAY] to hear the effect Snapshots. Snap Mode Settings ALL: All settings are recorded as part of the Snapshot. MaskFader: Fader settings are ignored. 4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the main Play screen. 5. Record an Automix Snapshot (as described in "Snapshot Automation," p. 126).
Chapter 9 Automix When the timeline is positioned between two Snapshot markers. 3. Locate to the point in the song where you want the crossfade to begin. Press either [SCENE] and [NEXT] or [SCENE] and [PREVIOUS]. The gradation will take place between the two adjacent Snapshot markers. 4. Bring the fader for Track 9/10 to the 0 dB position. Bring the fader for Track 11/12 all the way down. 5. Hold [SCENE] and press [TAP]. fig.11-11 Marker 1 Current Time Marker 2 6.
Chapter 9 Automix Updating Automix When using Automix, it is not necessary to mix all track faders simultaneously. You can mix just the first eight tracks, for example, and then go back and mix the next eight tracks. Or, select a combination of faders that is most comfortable for you. After the first Automix pass, you can go back and update the mix, either on a channel-by-channel basis, or based on a particular section of your song. Updating Automix for a Selected Group of Faders 1.
Chapter 9 Automix 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System menu icon is displayed. If the System menu icon does not appear, press [F6 (EXIT)]. 4. Press [ ]. The cursor moves to “Edit Target.” Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Automix parameter you want to edit. 2. Press [F1 (SYSPM)]. If “SYSPM” does not appear above [F1], first press [PAGE] until “SYSPM” appears, and then press [F1 (SYSPM)]. 5. Press [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor.
Chapter 9 Automix fig.4-03 fig.4-05_80 Target This will indicate the type of Automix data that you selected 6. Make sure that the cursor is located at “Edit Target,” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Automix data ] and [ use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “All Level and Pan.” 10. If you wish to erase the data, press [F4 (Exec)]. If you that you wish to erase. 7. Use [ to be erased in Step 6.
Chapter 9 Automix 3. Press [PAGE] so that [F5] indicates “A.Mix,” and then fig.4-04.e press [F5 (A.Mix)]. fig.4-02 Check marks Even if there is only one marker for the Automix data that you wish to copy, press [F1 (In)] and then [F1 (Out)] for the desired marker. 4. Press [F2 (Micro)]. 5. Press [PAGE] so that [F1] indicates “In.” fig.4-03 You can turn the TIME/VALUE dial to modify the Automix setting value at the cursor location.
Chapter 9 Automix Destination Mark Smooth Data Transitions Select the first marker of the copy destination. This operation creates Automix data that smoothly connects The markers that had originally been assigned to the copy the first Automix marker in the specified area with the last destination will remain, but the data will be rewritten. Also, marker. the markers from the copy source will be added. fig.4-12.e Gradation area fig.4-10.
Chapter 9 Automix data to which you wish to apply the Gradation fig.4-17 operation. 7. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the first marker of the Automix data to which you wish to apply Linear the Gradation operation, and press [F1 (In)]. 8. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the last Exp+ Exp- Marker Add marker of the Automix data to which you wish to apply If this is turned on, markers will automatically be added to the Gradation operation, and press [F1 (Out)].
Chapter 9 Automix 6. Make sure that the cursor is located at “Edit Target,” and fig.4-20.e Shift use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Automix data that will be increased or decreased. 7. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the first marker of the Automix data you wish to increase or 0 M1 M8 Time 0 M1 M8 Time decrease, and press [F1 (In)]. 8. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the last marker of the Automix value that you wish to increase or Expand decrease, and press [F1 (Out)].
Chapter 9 Automix Shift Specify the actual amount (-50–50) by which the Automix data values will be increased or decreased. fig.4-25.e Erasing Automix Data on Specified Channels 1. Locate to the point where you want to erase the Automix data. 2. Confirm that Automix is on. Shift 0 M1 M8 Time 3. Select the channels for which you want Automix erased. Hold [AUTOMIX] and press the desired Input SELECT, Track SELECT, or SOLO/EDIT buttons so they are flashing. 4. Hold [SCENE] and press [CLEAR].
Chapter 9 Automix Erase Mode: Selects the Automix data to be erased Event: Only automation events are erased. Markers will remain in place. Marker: Both regular markers as well as Automix markers are erased. Erase From: Specify the beginning marker number of the range that you want erased. Erase To: Specify the ending marker number of the range you want erased. 5. Press [F4 (Exec)]. 6. “Erase *** - *** Sure?” appears in the display. “***” indicates the Automix marker number. Press [YES].
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Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Track Editing press a STATUS button and then change your mind, press it again to change it back to green. The VS-1680 offers some powerful editing functions for manipulating the audio you record. Track edit functions such as Erase, Cut, Move, Copy, Insert, Import, and Time Compression/Expansion allow you to edit your audio quickly and easily within the digital domain.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing 6. Press [F4 (Exec)]. This executes the Track Erase. 7. When Track Erase is completed correctly, “Complete” appears in the display. 8. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. If you are unhappy with the edit you made, press [UNDO]. “UNDO Level 1” will be displayed. Press [YES] to restore your track(s) to their condition prior to the edit. press a STATUS button and then change your mind, press it again to change it back to green. Alternate method: a.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing fig.04-23 fig.04-08 Example 1: Moving within the same track A Start A End To Time Example 2: Moving to a different track B START (Start Point) Specifies the start time of the segment to be cut. B END (End Point) Specifies the end time of the segment to be cut. Start All V.Tracks Normally, audio is cut from only the currently selected V-Track. If you want the same segment of audio to be cut on all V-Tracks, set this to “On.” 6. Press [F4 (Exec)].
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing c. Press [F3 (MARK)]. d. If [F2 (All)] is pressed, all tracks are selected to be moved. fig.04-10 fig.04-09 START (Start Point) Specifies the start time of the segment to be moved. END (End Point) e. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired VTrack for the destination track. The V-Track is indicated by the number to the right of the dash. For example, “1-1” indicates “Track 1, V-Track 1,” and “9L-1” indicates “Track 9, V-Track 1.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Alternate method: If you are unhappy with the edit you made, press [UNDO]. “UNDO Level 1” will be displayed. Press [YES] to restore your track(s) to their condition prior to the edit. a. Press [F1 (SelTr)]. b. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ cursor to the track you want to copy. c. Press [F3 (MARK)]. ] to move the Track Copy This operation copies audio to another location on the timeline, and simultaneously, to another playback track, if desired.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing fig.04-04 If you plan on using Track Copy to arrange sections of your song, it is a good idea to use the metronome when you record. Then you will be able to select sections of your song for copying by using the measure and beat indicators. Track Insert This operation inserts blank space at the specified location. fig.04-17 START (Start Point) Specifies the start time of the segment to be copied. END (End Point) Specifies the end time of the segment to be copied.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing fig.04-18 V-Tracks, set this to “On.” 6. Press [F4 (Exec)]. This executes the Track Insert. 7. When Track Insert is completed correctly, “Complete” appears in the display. 8. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. If you are unhappy with the edit you made, press [UNDO]. “UNDO Level 1” will be displayed. Press [YES] to restore your track(s) to their condition prior to the edit. Track Exchange 5. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Alternate method: a. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to the track you want to exchange. b. Press [F3 (MARK)]. c. If [F2 (All)] is pressed, all tracks are selected to be exchanged. fig.04-29 Example 1: Compression fig.04-15 Start To End Time Example 2: Expansion d. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the V-Track for the destination. For example, “1-1” indicates “Track 1, V-Track 1,” and “9L-1” indicates “Track 9, V-Track 1.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing cursor to the track you want to time compress. END (End Point) c. Press [F3 (MARK)]. d. If [F2 (All)] is pressed, all tracks are selected to be cut. Specifies where the time compression or expansion will end. e. Press [F1 (Back)]. fig.04-30 Pitch Mode Variable: The pitch of the audio will change Fixed: The pitch will remain at the original level. Type This selects which algorithm is used to complete the Time Compression/Expansion.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Compression/Expansion: 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [SONG END]. 2. Make a note of the current measure and beat settings. 3. From the Tempo Map screen, use the [CURSOR] buttons and the [TIME/VALUE] dial to select the new tempo. 4. Advance your song to the measure and beat location noted in Step 2. Don’t worry that the measure and beat indicator doesn’t match your song. 6. The Track Name screen appears in the display.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Track Import fig.04-38 This allows you to copy recordings from other songs into the current song. fig.04-35 Current Drive Other Song Current Song Performance Data Performance Data 7. Press [ ]. The cursor moves to “Source Track.” 8. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the source track to be copied. 9. Press [ * You can only import a track from a song that has the same sample rate and recording mode as the current song.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Phrase Editing In Play mode, you can select the phrase that you wish to edit, and quickly jump to the desired editing window using the following shortcut method. Phrase Delete This operation deletes the specified phrase. This operation does not change the position of other phrases or tracks on the timeline. fig.04-60 A 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Move the current time so that it falls within the phrase that you wish to edit. 3.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F2 (TRACK)]. 3. Press [F1 (Tr/Ph)] so that the Phrase Edit Menu appears. 4. Press [PAGE] so that [F2] indicates “Split,” and then press [F2 (Split)]. Type Select how the phrase will be divided. In this case, select “Divide.” Divide: Automatically divide the phrase into two or more phrases. Split: Manually divide the phrase into two separate phrases.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing 5. Press [F1 (SelPh)]. 6. Press the [STATUS] button of the phrase that you wish to split. The STATUS indicator will light in red. OUT Threshold Alternatively, you can use [ [ OUT Margin ], [ ], [ ], and ] to move the cursor to the phrase that you wish to split, and press [F3 (MARK)] or [YES]. When OUT Margin is short When OUT Margin is long By pressing [F2 (ALL)] you can mark or unmark all phrases simultaneously. 9. Press [F4 (Exec]. 10.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing To (to point) fig.04-52 Specify the time location at which the phrase will be split. 9. Press [F4 (Exec]. 10. When the display indicates “Complete,” press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. You will return to Play mode. ig.04-63 Phrase Move This operation moves the specified phrase to another location on the timeline, or to a different track. This is convenient for correcting timing mistakes that can occur when recording.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing fig.04-56a The order in which the takes were recorded Phrase 2 Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Phrase 1 TO Time Phrase New You can create a new phrase any time you wish from any recorded take in the song. fig.6-05.e The order of the V-tracks on which the takes are recorded Creating a New Phrase 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F2 (TRACK)]. 3. Press [F1 (Tr/Ph)] so that the Phrase Edit Menu appears. 4.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Naming Takes You can assign a name to a take in the Phrase New window. When you do so, you also have option of automatically renaming any phrases that play a part of the take. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F2 (TRACK)]. 3. Press [F1 (Tr/Ph)] to make the Phrase Edit Menu appear. 4. Press [PAGE] so that [F3] indicates “New,” and then Take This will show the take that you selected in Step 8. You may re-select the take if desired.
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing [F4 (Ins)]: Insert a space at the cursor location. [F5 (Write)]: Finalize the take name and exit the window. [F6 (EXIT)]: Exit the window without finalizing the take name. 9. After assigning the name, press [F5 (Write)]. A message will ask whether you also want to change the names of the phrases used by that take. 5. Press [F1 (Take)]. 10. If you also want to change the name of any phrase that plays the take, press [YES].
Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools Editing Operations On a tape recorder, in order to modify a performance, you would have to erase the performance you recorded previously. Also, if you wanted to change the composition of a song, you would have to record it from the beginning, or use a razor blade and splicing tape to splice sections of the recording together. In either case, with the tape itself being physically altered, the recording could never be restored back to its original condition.
Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools Here are some common ways to set edit points: • Create locators while the song is playing • Use [FF] and [REW] to locate to point you want to edit • Preview To and Preview From • Scrub Typically, you will use a combination of the above methods to define edit points. For example, as you’re listening to your song, you may press a LOCATOR button to establish a point close to where an edit needs to occur.
Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools Preview [TO], [THRU], and [FROM] Preview provides a fast and convenient method to audition a short portion of a track. You can specify the length of the audition from 1 to 10 seconds. Press the appropriate Preview button [TO], [THRU], or [FROM] when the song is stopped. [TO]: A preview of the song is played back one time for the specified duration.
Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools familiar with the Scrub function, you may want to try a longer length, such as 70 or 80ms. fig.11-04 Scrub Length This sets the length (25ms to 100msec) of audio that is looped when the SCRUB button is pressed. 3. After you have finished adjusting the Scrub Length, press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] or [EXIT] to return to the Playlist display. General Guidelines for Using Scrub the TIME/VALUE dial either clockwise or counter-clockwise to find an edit point.
Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools Waveform Display [F5 (WAVE)]: The pop-up waveform display in the VS-1680 is very useful for precision editing. The waveform shows audio amplitudes of the recorded track. You can use the function buttons to manipulate the resolution of this waveform for very precise location of edit points. Removes the waveform display from the screen. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to view the Playlist Display. 2. Cursor down [ ] to access the lower section of the VS-1680 display screen. 3.
Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools minutes, seconds, frames and sub frames, or use the TIME/VALUE dial to choose Measures and Beats. * Continue this method for FROM and TO fields in applicable edit functions (e.g., Track Copy). See p. 163 for a practical example. Using [F2 (Now)]: 1. Press [FF] or [REW] or turn the TIME/VALUE dial to locate to the time at which you want to START the edit. 2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F2 (TRACK)]. 3. Make sure “Track Edit Menu” appears in the display.
Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools In track editing, you must select all four points. In phrase editing however, the START and END points are already defined as the edges of the phrase. When to Use Phrase Editing Phrase Editing can work well when you punch in and out frequently while recording, since it allows you to work with the individual pieces of audio that make up the final track. The START and END points for each piece are defined during each punch-in and -out.
Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools dial to select the measure number where you want the loop to end. SPECIAL SHORTCUT: If you do not wish to use locators to define your edit points or if you want to use locators other than Locators 1 through 4 to define your edit points, you can still use the [SHIFT] functions of Locators 1 through 4 to assign the current time location to an edit position (START, END, etc.) 1. From the normal Playlist Display, simply hold [SHIFT] and press [LOCATOR 1] (START).
Chapter 12 Song Editing Song Arrange Song Arrange allows you to easily rearrange song structure. To use Song Arrange, place markers at the beginning of major sections of your song. Next, set the order in which the markers are to be played back. This operation can be undone using the UNDO function. fig.11-33 Marker 1 Marker 2 Marker 3 Marker 4 6. Press [ENTER]. This will move the cursor to the second section.
Chapter 12 Song Editing [F4 (Arng)]: fig.11-35 Moves the cursor back to “Arrange.” [F5 (Exec)]: Executes Song Arrange. [F6 (EXIT)]: Exits the Song Arrange screen. * If the time for the new playlist to begin is set at a point earlier than the previous song end, the original playlist is overwritten. If the time for the new playlist to begin is set after the last mark point of the original song, a mark point is set at the beginning of the new playlist. 9. Press [F5 (Exec)].
Chapter 12 Song Editing Chapter 12 5. Press [F5 (Exec)]. The Song Split confirmation message appears in the display. fig.11-37 6. Press [YES]. Or, if you wish to cancel the operation, press [NO]. 7. “STORE Current ?” appears in the display. If you want to save changes made to the current song, press [YES]. Otherwise, press [NO]. 8. When Song Split is finished, the screen will return to the Playlist display. Song Combine Song Combine allows you to combine the V-Tracks of two different songs.
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Chapter 13 Mastering Mastering The VS-1680 contains everything you need to turn your song audio CD. 1. Press [MASTER]. The process involves mixing up to 16 of your tracks down to L and R “mastering tracks.” You can select the V-Tracks you want to use—the factory settings use V-Track 16 of Tracks 2. Press [PAGE] so that [F6] indicates “M.Tr,” and then press [F6 (M.Tr)]. fig.2-03 15/16 (i.e., 15-16 and 16-16). For example, you can play back V-Tracks 1-1, 2-1, 3-1...
Chapter 13 Mastering After Rec (after recording) Specify the time location of the mastering track to which the 6. Press [FADER] so that the TR (track) indicator lights. fig.2-07.e mixdown will be recorded. When creating an original audio CD, it is usually best to select “to ZERO.” Dark Lit to ZERO: Place the data starting at 00h00m00s00f. to last Phrs:0S:Place the data after the end of the last phrase in the mastering tracks.
Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Mastering Tracks Status Shortcuts fig.2-11 Chapter 13 Shortcut 1 1. Press [MASTER]. 2. Press [PAGE] so that [F6] indicates “M.Tr,” and then press [F6 (M.Tr)]. 3. The mastering tracks can be turned off, or set to record or play back. [F6] toggles between these settings. The indicator above [F6] shows the setting that will be selected when you next press [F6], as indicated by an arrow.
Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Playing Back the Mastering Tracks fig.2-15 Here’s how you can verify the audio that was mixed down to the mastering tracks. You will listen to the mastering tracks. Tracks 1-16 themselves will not be played. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Press [PAGE] so that [F6] indicates “M→***” (*** is either Rec, Ply, or Off). fig.2-11 If the bottom line of the display is surrounded by a heavy line, you can also use the TIME/VALUE dial to check the playlist of the mastering tracks. 6.
Chapter 13 Mastering Mixing Down While Inserting Effects 6. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “EFXIns.” fig.2-19 Chapter 13 If a VS8F-2 effect expansion board (sold separately) is installed, you can insert effects as you mix down. While performing a mixdown, it is common to insert an effect such as a parametric equalizer or a compressor. For this example, we will insert the Mastering Tool Kit (EFX1; p. 99) to adjust the overall volume balance as we mix down.
Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering fig.2-21 21. Use the cursor buttons and the TIME/VALUE dial to change the SW setting to “On.” 22. Press [REC]. The REC indicator will light in red. 23. Press [PLAY]. The PLAY indicator will light in green, and recording will begin. 12. After selecting an effect, press [F4 (Exec)]. 24. When you finish recording, press [STOP]. 13. Press [F6 (EXIT)]. 14. Hold down [STOP], and press [STATUS] for all tracks (1–15/16) that you wish to mix down.
Chapter 13 Mastering Connecting the CD-R/CD-RW Drive 1. Make sure both the VS-1680 and the CD-R/CD-RW drive are off. Connect the CD-R/CD-RW drive to the VS-1680 as shown below. If the CD-R is the only SCSI device connected to the VS-1680—or if it is the last device in the SCSI chain—make sure that a terminator plug is connected to the remaining SCSI port on the CD-R, or that the CD-R drive’s termination switch is set to “On.” 2. Turn on the power of the CD-R/CD-RW drive. fig.
Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Creating a Master Stereo Mix CD standards only allow two tracks (left and right) to be written to a CD-R. Before recording an audio CD, it is necessary to create a stereo recording of your song within the VS-1680. You can do this easily by bouncing your existing tracks to two available tracks on the VS-1680 (see "Mastering," p. 169).
Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Assembling Multiple Songs for CD Recording 1. Record each of your multitrack songs, using 44.1 kHz sample rate, and MTP recording mode. 2. Adjust EQ, adjust levels, and add effects on each track as desired. 3. Bounce the tracks to a stereo mix. 4. Create a New Song, using 44.1 kHz sample rate, MTP recording mode. For example, you might name it “My CD Project.” 5. Use Track Import (p. 149) to assemble the stereo bounces of each of your songs into the song “My CD Project.
Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Beginning of Song #1 No CD marker is needed Becomes CD Track 1 Beginning of Song #2 CD Track Marker # 000c Becomes CD Track 2 Beginning of Song #3 CD Track Marker # 001c Becomes CD Track 3 Beginning of Song #4 CD Track Marker # 002c Becomes CD Track 4 and so on... * Due to audio CD standards, songs on a CD must be at least four seconds long. Thus, you cannot set two CD track markers within four seconds of each other.
Chapter 13 Mastering Track which you want written as the right track Track which you want written as the left track Song Name Chapter 13 10. Select the left and right tracks from the VS-1680 that you want written to the CD-R. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the V-Track you want written as the left channel of the CD-R, and press [F3 (Sel L)]. Move the cursor to the V-Track you want written as the right channel of the CD-R and press [F4 (Sel R)].
Chapter 13 Mastering 14. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to Finalize use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired setting. To learn about Finalize and Write Method, see "Finalizing," p. 176. 15. Press [F4 (Exec)]. 16. “Audio CD-R Write Sure ?” and “CD Track No. OK?” appears in the display. This message confirms the Finalize setting, and makes sure that you are satisfied with the placement of your CD track markers. Press [YES], or to cancel the operation, press [NO].
Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering CD Player Function [PLAY]: Begins playback from the present location. * You can listen to the contents of the disc only through the VS1680’s MASTER output, MONITOR output, or from the PHONES jack. You cannot output the audio from the CD-R/ CD-RW headphone jack or AUDIO OUT jacks. 1. Insert the partially recorded CD-R disc or a pre-recorded commercial CD into the CD-R/CD-RW drive. [PREVIOUS] or [ ]: Returns to the beginning of the previous song.
Chapter 13 Mastering fig.07-05 If “Blank Disc” Appears in the Display You are attempting to use the CD Player function with a CD-R disc that has no audio recorded on it. Insert a commercially recorded CD or a CD-R disc that contains a recording, and try the operation once more.
Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Track which you want written as the right track Track which you want written as the left track Song Name 13. Press [F4 (Exec)]. 14. “Audio CD-R Write Sure ?” and “CD Track No. OK?” appears in the display. This message confirms the Finalize setting, and makes sure CD track markers are set. Press [YES], or to cancel the operation, press [NO]. 15. A message regarding copyright appears in the display.
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Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions Vari Pitch Vari Pitch allows the VS-1680 to match the pitch of previously recorded tracks to the instrument currently being recorded, or to produce certain special effects. Entering Numbers 1. Press [NUMERICS/ASCII]. The button indicator lights. 2. Use the [LOCATOR], [BANK(9)], and [SCENE(0)] buttons to enter numerals as indicated below. fig.
Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions 3. Press [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the settings as desired. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. 3. Make sure that the System Menu is displayed. If not, press [F6 (EXIT)]. Stereo In Select This setting determines which external input is assigned to the STEREO IN bus. 4. Press [PAGE] so that [F2] indicates “GLOBL,” and then Off: 5. Use [ press [F2 (GLOBL)].
Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions * When you release [SELECT] after adjusting the pan, the edit screen of that channel may appear, but the MONITOR knob will adjust the pan only for the channel whose [SELECT] button is being pressed. For example, even when the edit screen for Track 1 is displayed, turning the MONITOR knob while holding down the Track 2 [SELECT] button will adjust the Track 2 pan.
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Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices This chapter describes the MIDI messages that can be used by the VS-1680 and the operations that the VS-1680 can perform using MIDI messages. For more detailed information about MIDI, refer to “About MIDI” (Appendices, p. 4). Synchronizing with MIDI Sequencers This section explains how the VS-1680 can be synchronized with a MIDI sequencer that implements MTC (MIDI Time Code).
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Drop Frame and Non-Drop Frame There are two types of time code used by NTSC format video recorders: drop frame, in which the time code is not continuous, and non-drop frame, which features continuous time code. In drop, which is used for NTSC color video formats, the first two frames of every minute are dropped, except for those at ten-minute intervals. fig.08-01 Non-Drop Frame (29N) 00m59s ... 01m00s 25 26 27 28 29 00 01 02 03 04 05f ... 3.
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Sync MTC Type This selects the MTC frame rate (30, 29N, 29D, 25,24). Select the MTC rate that matches the rate used in your MIDI sequencer. 8. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. 9. Set your MIDI sequencer to slave to the MIDI Time Code messages received from the VS-1680, and set it to play back MIDI song data. When playback begins on the VS1680, the MIDI sequencer begins playback as well.
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices 00h01m00s00f00, then the offset works out as shown below: Offset = (MTC Time)-(song time) = 00h00m50s00f00-00h01m00s00f00 = (24h00m00s00f00 + 00h00m50s00f00) - 00h01m00s00f00 = 23h59m50s00f00 If the VS-1680 is slaved to a MIDI device using a negative offset, song playback across 00h00m00s00f00 will momentarily stop at 23h59m59s29f99 before resuming playback. Be careful not to record any audio until after this point in time. fig.
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Recording MIDI Clock Messages Synchronized Operation 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sequencer as shown below: 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sequencer as shown below: fig.08-06 fig.08-07 MIDI IN MIDI Sequencer 2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. The Sync/Tempo screen appears in the display. 3. Press [F1 (STRec)]. 4. If you wish to cancel the MIDI clock data recording, press [EXIT].
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices 7. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Sync Gen.,” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the setting. fig.08-09 Example 1: Song with no tempo changes Tempo Map 1 (120 BPM) Sync Gen. (Sync Generator) This setting determines what type of MIDI signal is generated at the MIDI OUT connector on the VS-1680. For this application, choose “SyncTr.
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices 3. When you are finished setting the tempo map, press [F6 (EXIT)]. The Sync/Tempo screen appears in the display. fig.08-12 4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. Synchronized Operation 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sequencer as shown below: fig.08-11 7. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Sync Gen.,” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the setting.
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Place Markers Along with the Tempo 3. Press [F2 (TP->TM)]. 1. Press [ZERO]. 4. Press [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change each value. 2. Press [PLAY] to begin song playback. fig.08-14 3. While listening to the song, press [TAP] on each beat of each measure, for the entire song. 4. When the song is finished, press [STOP].
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Creating a Sync Track Automatically In cases where live audio was recorded into the VS-1680 before a tempo map was set, you can automatically create a sync track based on two points in the song, and then convert the sync track to a tempo map using the method explained above (“Creating a Tempo Map from a Sync Track”). For this procedure to work you must know the exact number of measures in the song, and there cannot be any tempo or time signature changes in the song.
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Using MIDI Controller Messages The VS-1680 can transmit its mixer settings and functions as MIDI messages, and MIDI messages from an external MIDI controller can be used to control the VS-1680’s track status and mixer settings. Switching Track Status You can use MIDI Control Change messages to switch the status of each track. MIDI Channels 1-16 carry MIDI data to and from Tracks 1-16 respectively. Use Controller # 3 to switch a track’s status.
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Switching Scenes You can switch mixer Scenes with MIDI Program Change messages sent by an external MIDI controller. 3. Press [F4 (MIDI)]. If “MIDI” does not appear in the display above [F4], press [PAGE] until “MIDI” appears, and then press [F4 (MIDI)]. 4. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “P.C.Eff,” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the setting. During Playback of a Song 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)].
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Using an External MIDI Sound Source to Play the Metronome fig.11-28 A MIDI sound source can be used as a metronome in place of the VS-1680’s internal metronome. To do this, use the following procedure: 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sound generator as shown below. fig.11-27 6. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Sync Gen.,” and turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the setting to “Off.” Sync Gen.
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices INT: The metronome sound is output from the MONITOR jacks. MIDI: The metronome signal is only transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector. Metronome Mode This determines when the metronome is played. Rec Only: When Using System Exclusive Messages When working with Compu Mix, you should use normal Control Change messages. If the use of Control Change messages would affect other MIDI devices in your setup, you may use System Exclusive messages instead.
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Controller numbers correspond to the track channel parameters as follows. Controller Number 3 7 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Mixer Parameter TRACK STATUS MST Send Level Level Meter MST Send Pan/Balance EQ L Freq. EQ L Gain EQ M Freq. EQ M Gain EQ M Q EQ H Freq.
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Preparations for Compu Mix C.C.: 1. Make connections as shown below: The mixer is controlled using Control Change messages. fig.13-07 Excl: The mixer is controlled using System Exclusive messages. Recording with Compu Mix MIDI OUT MIDI OUT 1. Prepare the VS-1680’s mixer settings (faders, panning, etc.) as desired. 2. Put the MIDI sequencer in Record mode, and begin playback of the VS-1680. MIDI Sequencer 2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)].
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Cntrl Local,” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the settings. Cntrl Local (Control Local Switch) When this is set to “Off,” actual volume levels remain unchanged even when the faders on the VS-1680 are moved. Normally, this is set to “On.” For this application, set the Control Local switch to “Off.” 4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.
Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers Synchronizing the VS-1680 with a MIDI sequencer allows you to add MIDI instruments without actually recording them to tracks on the VS-1680. Because the VS-1680 includes a 26-channel digital mixer, you can mix and process up to 10 live signals from a MIDI-based sequencing system along with the recorded tracks in the VS-1680. This can reserve the VS-1680’s tracks for recording vocals, guitar, etc.
Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers Specific Software Applications Cakewalk Pro Audio Cakewalk Pro Audio™ is available for IBM-compatible computers. Version 8.0 is used in the following example. Cakewalk as Master Device There are two methods for synchronizing the VS-1680 with Cakewalk: Using MTC/MMC with Cakewalk as the master, or using MIDI Clock with the VS-1680 as the master. Using the first method, the Play, Stop, etc. buttons in Cakewalk will control the VS-1680. Connections 1.
Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers Cubase VST VS-1680 as Master Device Cubase VST™ is available for Mac or IBM-compatible computers. Version 4.0 on a Macintosh is used in the following example. The next example also uses MTC, with the VS-1680 controlling the playback of Cubase. Cubase as Master Device 1. Connect the MIDI OUT port of the VS-1680 to the MIDI IN port of your MIDI interface. There are various methods that can be used to synchronize Cubase with the VS-1680.
Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers Logic Audio VS-1680 as Master Device Logic Audio™ is available for Mac or IBM-compatible computers. Version 3.5 for Macintosh is used in this example. The next example uses MTC, with the VS-1680 controlling the playback of Logic. Logic as Master Device There are several methods that can be used to synchronize Logic with the VS-1680. This example uses MTC and MMC, with Logic controlling the playback of the VS-1680. Connections 1.
Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers Digital Performer 3. Click on “MTC, DTL, or DTLe” under Type of Sync. Digital Performer™ is available for Macintosh computers. Version 2.41 was used for this explanation. 4. Click on “30 fps” under SMPTE Frame Format. FreeMIDI 6. Click on “Transmit Sync...” in the Basics menu. FreeMIDI is a software program used by Performer to coordinate the various devices in your MIDI studio.
Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers 3. Click on “30 fps” under SMPTE Frame Format. 4. Click on “OK.” 5. Click on “Slave to External Sync” in the Basics menu so that there is a check mark next to it. VS-1680 Settings 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. 2. Move the cursor to Sync Source and use the TIME/ VALUE dial to select “INT.” 3. Move the cursor to Sync Gen. and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “MTC.” 4. Move the cursor to Sync MTC Type and use the TIME/ VALUE dial to select “30.” 6.
Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers 7. Move the cursor to MIDI Thru and use the TIME/ VALUE dial to select “Out.” 8. Move the cursor to SysEx Rx and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “On.” Click on the Play icon in Vision, it will start to flash. Press [PLAY] on the VS-1680 and Vision should start playback in sync with the VS-1680. If not, check the MIDI connections and OMS settings in your computer. 9. Move the cursor to MMC and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “Slave.” 10.
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Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives This chapter explains basic concepts, internal structure, and basic operation regarding the use of hard drives with the VS1680. Read this chapter thoroughly to gain a better understanding of how the VS-1680 operates. Ex. 4: When the drive is 8.2 GB, and the partition size is 1000 MB. fig.01-04 Disk Drive (8.2GB) General Information Regarding Hard Drives Drive Partitioning Ex. 1: When the drive is 810 MB, and the partition size is 1000 MB. fig.01-01 Disk Drive (810MB) Ex.
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Recording Times vs. Sample Rate/Recording Modes The available recording time for a hard drive depends on a number of factors, including the size of the drive, the sample rate, the recording mode and the total number of tracks recorded. Both the recording mode and sample rate can be selected on a song-by-song basis. Recording time in track minutes for 2.1 GB hard drive is shown below: 2. Press [F1 (SYSPM)].
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives For example, if you record on a track, then rewind and record over again on the same track without selecting a different V-Track, the first recording will reside on the hard drive even though it cannot be heard during playback. Song Optimize permanently removes these recordings that are “covered up” by other recordings. V-Tracks that are not currently selected will not be erased. fig.11-30 Track 1 function is used to delete song data from the current drive.
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Using External Hard Drives External SCSI drives can be connected to the SCSI connector on the VS-1680. This section will explain using external (both fixed and removable) drives with the VS-1680. For more information about SCSI drives, see “About SCSI” (Appendices, p. 5). Connecting a Fixed External Hard Drive Use the following procedure to connect an external drive to the VS-1680. fig.
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives 4. Turn on the power of the connected audio equipment. 5. Raise the volume of the audio devices to appropriate levels. Connecting a Removable External Hard Drive It is possible to connect a removable external hard drive, such as a Zip® drive, to the SCSI connector on the VS-1680. Use the following procedure to connect an external removable drive to the VS-1680. fig.06-01 3. Turn on the power of the VS-1680 with the POWER switch on the rear panel. 4.
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives fig.06-02 fig.06-04 Init Drive (Initialize Drive) Select the drive (IDE, SCSI0-SCSI7). “IDE” indicates the internal hard drive, and “SCSI” indicates external SCSI drives. For example, use “SCSI5” or “SCSI6” to select a Zip drive, depending on the Zip drive’s settings. Partition Select the partition size (500 MB, 1000 MB, 2000 MB). In most cases, select “2000 MB.” Physical Format Select whether or not to use physical formatting.
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives There are two ways to use Song Copy: Song Copy Playable and Song Copy Archives. The method you choose depends on the amount of free space on the destination disk (for example, 100 MB for Zip disks). The size of the current song is shown in the display. Use Song Copy Playable when the total size of the song is less than the total size of available space on the removable disk drive. For example, use Song Copy Playable to copy a 93MB song onto a 100MB disk. fig.
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives 7. Press [ ] to move the cursor to “Destination Drive.” 8. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the destination drive and partition. Press [F5 (SelDr)] to view a directory of drives. Then use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the destination drive, and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the partition. Once you have selected the destination drive, press [F1 (Back)]. fig.06-09ab Song Copy Archives Use the following procedure to copy a song that cannot fit on a single disk: 1.
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives 7. Press [ ] to move the cursor to “Destination Drive.” 8. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the destination drive and partition. Press [F5 (SelDr)] to view a directory of drives. Then use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the destination drive, and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the partition. Once you have selected the destination drive, press [F1 (Back)]. fig.
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives 1. Confirm that the power on both the VS-1680 and the external drive are turned on. Drive Select 2. If you are using a removable-type drive, insert a disk into the drive. To select either another partition of your internal (IDE) drive, or select another connected SCSI hard drive, use the following procedure: 3. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 4. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)]. The Utility menu icon appears in the display. 2.
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives 6. If several external drives are connected to the VS-1680, press [F5 (SelDr)] to view a list of drives. Use CURSORS to select the drive that contains the Song Archive disk, and press [F1 (Back)]. fig.06-12 10. Press [F4 (Exec)]. A confirmation message appears in the display. 11. Press [YES]. “STORE Current ?” appears in the display. Press [YES] if you want to save changes made to the current song; otherwise press [NO]. 12. Execute the Song Archives Extract.
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Drive Initialize with Physical Formatting The function buttons operate as shown. [F1 (SelDr)]: This displays a directory of the currently connected Physical formatting is useful for new removable media and for circumstances where you are experiencing problems with your hard drive that cannot be corrected by normal initialization. drives. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to the drive you want to initialize. [F3 (Info)]: Displays the drive information.
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)]. The Utility menu icon appears in the display. 2. Press [F5 (DrChk)]. If “DrChk” does not appear in the display above [F5], first press [PAGE] until “DrChk” is displayed, and then press [F5 (DrChk)]. A list of currently connected drives appears in the display. To Cancel Drive Check You can use the following procedure to cancel the Drive Check. 1. Press [EXIT]. “Cancel ?” appears in the display. 2. Press [YES]. Drive Check is canceled.
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives 1. Follow the procedure described in "Initializing (Formatting) the Drive" (p. 217), and set “Surface Scan” to “On.” After the drive has been initialized, Surface Scan begins immediately. * The Surface Scan procedure takes time. This is not a malfunction. For example, the time required to conduct Surface Scan on a 100 MB Zip disk is approximately 10 minutes. The time it will take to conduct Surface Scan on your drive is based on the size (capacity) of the disk.
Chapter 18 CD Backup You can connect an optional Roland-approved CD-R/CDRW drive—such as Roland’s VS-CDRII—to the VS-1680’s SCSI connector. This chapter explains how to create your own original audio CD and backup song data to CD-R/CDRW discs. For more detailed information about SCSI, refer to “About SCSI” (Appendices, p. 5). 3. Turn on the power of the VS-1680.
Chapter 18 CD Backup CD-R Backup fig.07-15 1. Select the drive (internal IDE hard drive) containing the source song to be backed up as the current drive. 2. Place a blank CD-R/CD-RW disc in the CD-R/CD-RW drive. 3. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 4. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)]. The Utility Menu icon appears in the display. 5. Press [PAGE] so “CDRBk” appears in the display above [F2]. Press [F2 (CDRBk)]. 6. Mark the songs you want to back up.
Chapter 18 CD Backup soft-tipped pen to keep track of the order in which the discs were inserted into the drive. (When you recover data from this disc set, you will need to insert the discs in the same order.) When copying song data across multiple CD-R/CD-RW discs, the message “Insert Disc #” may appear several times. Continue to insert the discs in the order as instructed and press [YES]. 14. When the CD-R backup procedure is finished, the screen will return to the Playlist display. CD-R Recover 1.
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Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) This chapter explains the procedures for using a DAT recorder in conjunction with the VS-1680. Refer to the owner’s manual for your DAT recorder as you read this section. Before Backing Up to DAT Song data can be saved using a DAT recorder by connecting the VS-1680’s DIGITAL OUT connector (coaxial or optical) to a DAT (“digital audio tape”) recorder. This procedure is referred to as “DAT Backup.
Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) Saving Song Data to DAT (Backup) Use the following procedure to back up song data on the current drive. 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the DAT recorder as shown below. fig.09-02a 2. Set the DAT recorder so it is able to record digital signals. * Normally the sample rate at which song data is transmitted is set to 48kHz. This sample rate has no relation to the sample rate of the song data. If your DAT recorder requires you to set the sample rate, set it to 48 kHz.
Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) 8. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Set each of the values described below. Digital Out Select Select either “DIGOUT1” (coaxial) or “DIGOUT2” (optical). Sample Rate This sets the sample rate (48 kHz or 44.1 kHz) used during DAT backup. This sample rate has no relation to the sample rate of the song data. This defaults to 48 kHz. Backup Wait When this is set to “On,” the data transmission speed will be slower.
Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the DAT recorder as shown below. 4. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)]. The Utility Menu icon appears in the display. fig.09-05b 5. Press [PAGE] so “DATRc” appears in the display above [F1]. Press [F1 (DATRc)]. Optical fig.09-05a Digtal Out 6. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Set each of the values described below. Digital In Select DAT recorder Select either “DIGIN1” (coaxial) or “DIGIN2” (optical). fig.
Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) Canceling the Recover Operation You can cancel the recover operation by pressing [EXIT (NO)] during the recover. Also, when there is an error in song data backed up on a tape, the recover operation is temporarily halted. In such instances, you can choose whether to leave or delete the unfinished song data recovered up to that point. * This procedure does not correct the drive error, but tries to restore the song and save as much of the data as possible.
Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) 2. Insert the tape that contains the song data into the DAT recorder. If the song data is backed up on two or more tapes, insert the first tape. 3. Rewind the tape to begin playback from the beginning of song data. 4. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)]. The Utility Menu icon appears in the display. the drive, perform the DAT backup procedure once again using a different DAT tape.
Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) 2. Insert the tape that contains the song data into the DAT recorder. If the song data is backed up on two or more tapes, insert the first tape. 3. Rewind the tape to begin playback from the beginning of song data. 4. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)]. The Utility Menu icon appears in the display. 5. Press [PAGE] so “DATRc” appears in the display above [F1]. Press [F1 (DATRc)]. 6. Press [ ] to move the cursor to “Digital In Select.
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Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders Drives used with Roland’s VS-880 or VS-880EX can also be used by the VS-1680, and song data recorded on such drives can be loaded by the VS-1680. Because of differences in the drive space and song data structures between the VS-1680 and the VS-880 and VS-880EX, there are a number of precautions concerning the loading and saving of data that must be observed.
Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders 1. Make connections as shown below. fig.10-01 8. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the source drive, and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the source drive partition. Then press [F1 (Back)]. fig.10-02 2. Insert the Zip disk on which a VS-880/880EX/840/ 840EX song has been recorded. 3. Select the internal drive (IDE hard drive) so that it is the current drive (see "Drive Select," p. 222). 9.
Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders Song Export 5. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F1 (SONG)]. The Song Menu icon is displayed. You can convert the data from the first eight tracks of the current song for use with a VS-880/880EX and copy it as a new song to an external drive (such as a Zip drive) connected to the VS-1680’s SCSI port. This is referred to as “Song Export.
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Chapter 21 System and Global Settings System Settings for Each Song 5. When you are done setting Fader Match, press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. These are overall system settings that can be saved with each song. These settings are lost if the power is turned off without the song being saved, or if the system settings are reset to their original conditions. Peak Hold You can set the display to hold the maximum values (peaks) while the level meter is shown in the graphic display.
Chapter 21 System and Global Settings fig.12-17 2. Press [F1 (SYSPM)]. If “SYSPM” does not appear above [F1], first press [PAGE] until “SYSPM” appears, and then press [F1 (SYSPM)]. 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Foot Sw.” If “Foot Sw” is not displayed, press [F1 (Prm1)]. 4. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the setting for Foot Switch. Play/Stop: 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System Menu icon is displayed. If the System Menu icon does not appear, press [F6 (EXIT)].
Chapter 21 System and Global Settings Global Settings These are settings related to the overall operation of the VS1680. Unlike system settings, these settings are not set on a song-by-song basis. Shift Lock Many functions in the VS-1680 are accessed by holding [SHIFT], and then pressing a second button. If you find it inconvenient to use two hands, you can set Shift Lock to temporarily lock in the [SHIFT] button. This allows you to perform most [SHIFT] functions with one hand. 1.
Chapter 21 System and Global Settings Example of entering numerals with “Up” Setting This example explains how “01h23m45s00f” is entered when the NUMERICS Type is “Up”. 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System Menu icon is displayed. If the System Menu icon does not appear, press [F6 (EXIT)]. 2. Press [F2 (GLOBL)]. If “GLOBL” does not appear above [F2], first press [PAGE] until “GLOBL” appears, and then press [F2 (GLOBL)]. 1. Press [NUMERICS]. The button indicator lights. 2.
Chapter 21 System and Global Settings 7. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. You must Restart the VS-1680 for the new SCSI ID number to become effective. 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Input Peak Level.” Use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the setting. Input Peak Level IDE Drive Switch It is possible to use a VS-1680 with just an external hard drive connected to the SCSI port, without an internal hard drive.
Chapter 21 System and Global Settings 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “PREVIOUS/NEXT Sw.” Use the TIME/ VALUE dial to change the setting. PREVIOUS/NEXT Sw (PREVIOUS NEXT Switch) This sets how the [PREVIOUS] and [NEXT] buttons function. 2. Press [F2 (GLOBL)]. If “GLOBL” does not appear above [F2], first press [PAGE] until “GLOBL” appears, and then press [F2 (GLOBL)]. 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Switching Time.” Use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the setting.
Chapter 21 System and Global Settings Play and Record Settings These are settings related to the overall workings of the Play and Record functions. Record Monitor 2. Press [F3 (PLAY)]. If “PLAY” does not appear above [F3], first press [PAGE] until “PLAY” appears, and then press [F3 (PLAY)]. 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Marker Stop.” Use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the setting.
Chapter 21 System and Global Settings by Mixer and System Initialize include song, Scene, tempo map, and sync track data. Additionally, the IDE drive, SCSI ID, Scene Mode, Shift Lock, and Numerics Type settings are not changed as a result of Mixer/System Initialize. Mode This specifies how often you want the message to appear. Off: 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System Menu icon is displayed. If the System Menu icon does not appear, press [F6 (EXIT)]. No message is displayed.
Chapter 21 System and Global Settings [F5 (Write)]: Saves the message and exits the screen. [F6 (EXIT)]: Exits the screen without saving the message. 6. After you have entered your message, press [F5 (Write)]. You can store up to ten messages at a time. Repeat steps 4-6 if you wish to enter additional messages. 7. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.
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Chapter 22 Specific Applications This chapter explains some additional ways to use the VS-1680, including synchronizing two VS-1680s, as well as synchronizing (“syncing”) a VS-1680 and a VS-880/880EX. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to begin each operation from the Playlist display. Control Type (Mixer Control Types) This selects the type of MIDI messages used when transmitting mixer settings to an external MIDI device, or when MIDI messages from an external MIDI device are used to control the mixer.
Chapter 22 Specific Applications Settings for the Master VS SyncTr: The Sync Track MIDI Clock is transmitted. Sync Error Level This sets the interval (0-10) for checking MTC receiving status when synchronizing to MTC from an external MIDI device. If MTC is not being sent continuously, the VS-1680 checks the MTC and if there is an error, temporarily cancels synchronization. Selecting a longer interval under such circumstances will allow synchronization to continue, even if errors are present.
Chapter 22 Specific Applications Settings for the Slave VS 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System Menu appears in the display. If the System Menu does not appear, press [F6 (EXIT)]. 2. Press [F4 (MIDI)]. If “MIDI” does not appear above [F4], press [PAGE] until “MIDI” appears, then press [F4 (MIDI)]. 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and use the TIME/VALUE dial to make settings for each parameter as described below. Device ID This should be set to “17.” SysEx.
Chapter 22 Specific Applications Device ID For this application, set this to “17.” MIDI Thru (MIDI Thru Switch) For this application, set this to “OUT.” SysEx.Tx (System Exclusive Transmit Switch) For this application, set this to “On.” MMC (Midi Machine Control Mode) You can also use this method to transfer digital audio between the two VS recorders.
Chapter 22 Specific Applications MIDI Channel Input Mixer Track Mixer Master Block 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DIGITAL L DIGITAL R ST IN EFX1 EFX2 EFX3 EFX4 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Master Block Controller numbers correspond to the track channel parameters as follows: Controller Number TRACK STATUS MST Send Level Level Meter MST Send Pan/Balance EQ L Freq. EQ L Gain EQ M Freq. EQ M Gain EQ M Q EQ H Freq.
Chapter 22 Specific Applications Preparations for Compu Mix Recording with Compu Mix 1. Make connections as shown below. 1. Prepare the VS-1680’s initial mixer settings (e.g. panning, faders, EQ, etc.) during song playback. Then press [STOP] and rewind to the beginning of the song. fig.13-07 2. Put the MIDI sequencer into Record mode, and press [PLAY] on the VS-1680. 3. As soon as playback of the VS-1680 starts, immediately hold [SHIFT] and press [SCENE].
Chapter 22 Specific Applications 4. Hold [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. The Sync/Tempo screen appears in the display. 5. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the settings. 3. Press [F5 (AUX)]. If “AUX” does not appear in the display above [F5], press [PAGE] until you see “AUX,” and then press [F5 (AUX)]. * If EFFECT B is not installed in the VS-1680, [F4] displays “AUX3.” Sync Error Level 4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “Pst.
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Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions This chapter will answer some of the most frequently asked questions by VS-1680 owners regarding its operation. This is why it is possible to hear your inputs even if they are not routed anywhere. Use the following procedure to set the MIX On/Off switch: How Do I Control the Stereo Tracks Independently? Tracks 9-16 on the VS-1680 are configured as stereo tracks but they can be controlled independently. To do this, the Channel Link function must be turned off.
Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions This section covers some of the common questions that arise during the CD-preparation phase of the recording process. If you haven’t already, you will need to mix your songs down to a two-track stereo format. You can do this by recording to an external device such as a DAT machine or cassette deck or by “bouncing” your tracks down to a stereo pair within the VS-1680 itself. Use the following procedure to create CD markers: 1.
Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions 6. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to highlight the EQ Sw parameter and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “Off.” 7. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to highlight the EFX 1 parameter and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “Off.” Do the same for EFX 2, 3, and 4. 8. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to highlight the EFX Ins parameter and press [YES]. Use the TIME/ VALUE dial to select “Off” for EFX 1. Do the same for EFX 2, 3, and 4. 9.
Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Use Automix? The Automix function of the VS-1680 allows you to perfect your final mix before you commit to a master DAT tape or CD. Instead of manually “riding” the faders while you are recording to your master tape, Automix allows you to record mixer changes such as level, pan, effects type, etc. You can even automate the mixer settings for the inputs.
Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions 1. Press [EZ ROUTING] so it is lit. 3. Press [PAGE] so that “EXEC” appears above F4. 2. Press [PAGE] so that “INPUT” appears in the display above [F2]. 4. Press [F4 (EXEC)] twice. “Apply this Routing?” will appear in the display. 3. Press [F2 (INPUT)] to display the Input Mixer settings. 5. Press [YES] to apply your user template. 4. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] and the TIME/ VALUE dial to set the Send for Inputs 1-8 to Tracks 1-8.
Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Bounce Tracks with Effects? If you are using effects, it can be beneficial to include the output of the effects processor when you bounce tracks. This is sometimes referred to as “printing” the effects. By printing the effects, you make them a permanent part of the audio. This also frees up the effect processor to be used on a different track, or to add a different effect on the same track.
Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions Another common reason for being unable to hear an effects processor is that effect return for that effect is set to “0.” Use the following procedure to check the effect return level: best for most editing applications. Use the following procedure to adjust the position of the cursor in the time display: 1. Press the [EDIT/SOLO] button to display the Master screen. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] so that the main Play screen appears in the display. 2.
Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Record a Stereo Signal? Recording a stereo signal is nearly identical to recording a mono signal with the exception that you will need to use two inputs and two tracks. The easiest way to record a stereo signal is to link the source (inputs and/or tracks) and the destination tracks. Tracks 9-16 are set up from the factory as stereo-linked tracks, so if you are recording to these tracks, all you will need to do is to link the source inputs (or tracks).
Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Erase the Demo Songs? Warning: If you have any songs on the VS-1680’s internal drive that you do not want erased, make sure that “Off” is selected under “Erase All Songs.” 7. Press [F4 (Exec)]. “Store Current?” appears in the display. If you have any changes in the current song that have not been saved, press [YES]. Otherwise, press [NO]. The VS-1680 contains demonstration songs that you can use to become familiar with various functions and parameters.
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Index Numerics 1–8 (Scene) button ......................................................... 22 1–8 button ....................................................................... 19 2 Band EQ ....................................................................... 80 24 fps ............................................................................. 189 25 fps ............................................................................. 189 29 fps (drop) ......................................................
Index track markers ................................................. 177 track numbers ................................................ 177 why it sounds different ................................ 262 writing one song ........................................... 178 creating and audio CD choosing tracks .............................................. 262 playing .................................................................... 181 recording from .........................................................
Index Effects algorithms ................................................................. 99 and MIDI Control Changes .................................. 199 bus levels and balance ............................................ 95 during mastering ................................................... 173 Effect mode ............................................................... 36 external .................................................................... 259 important reminders ............................
Index Graphic display ............................................................. 21 Grouping channels ........................................................ 78 GUITAR (Hi-Z) jack ................................................ 24, 55 Guitar amp simulator ................................................. 102 GuitarMulti1 ........................................................ 102, 127 H Hard drives backing up options ............................................................ 226 DAT ..............
Index LIV1 ................................................................................. 52 LIV2 ................................................................................. 52 Live input. See Stereo Input Loading songs ................................................................ 49 LOCATOR/SCENE button .......................................... 21 Locators banks, changing ....................................................... 45 described .....................................................
Index MIDI Clock ................................................................... 205 MIDI connectors ............................................................ 23 MIDI Machine Control. See MMC MIDI Thru Switch ....................................................... 253 MIDI Time Code. See MTC MIDI/DISK indicator ................................................... 22 MIX Bus .......................................................................... 70 MIX bus ..........................................
Index Pitch correction ............................................................ 185 PLAY (DISPLAY) button ................................. 22, 35, 37 Play and Record settings Marker Stop ............................................................ 249 Play and record settings ............................................. 249 Record Monitor ...................................................... 249 PLAY button .................................................................. 22 Play mode .............
Index SELECT/CH EDIT .................................................. 19, 36 1-17/18 ...................................................................... 20 Selecting songs ............................................................... 49 Send. See Effects send Send-and-return effects connecting ............................................................... 103 described ........................................................... 34, 100 examples ......................................................
Index sync track ........................................................ 192–197 tempo map ...................................................... 194–197 unstable ................................................................... 191 Synchronization with video equipment .................. 258 Synchronization with VS recorders .................. 253–256 another VS-1680 ..................................................... 254 VS-880/880EX ........................................................ 255 SysEx.
Index VS-880/880EX syncing with ........................................................... 255 VS8F-1 ............................................................................. 18 VS8F-2 ............................................................................. 18 V-Tracks explained ................................................................... 33 selecting .............................................................. 79, 89 W Wake-up call .....................................................
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Concerning Copyright The law prohibits the unauthorized recording, public performance, broadcast, sale, or distribution etc. of a work (CD recording, video recording, broadcast, etc.) whose copyright is owned by a third party. The VS-1680 does not implement SCMS. This design decision was made with the intent that SCMS should not restrict the creation of original compositions which do not violate copyright law.
