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USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY • Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. ......................................................................................................... • Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children. .........................................................................................................
IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2–4, 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 ● A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation. ● To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the 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.
CONTENTS Preparations ............................................................................12 About the Package Contents ...................................................................................12 Main Features ..........................................................................................................12 Front and Rear Panels ............................................................14 Mixer Section ...........................................................................
CONTENTS Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording ...........................................58 Recording.................................................................................................................58 Items Necessary for Multi-Track Recording ................................................................58 Creating a New Song (Song New) ..................................................................................58 General Course of the Recording Process ..................................
CONTENTS Creating New Phrases (Phrase New) ...........................................................................101 Naming Phrases (Phrase Name) ...................................................................................102 Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2)....................103 Composition of the Effects .....................................................................................103 Connecting the Effects .................................................................
CONTENTS Saving Song Data to a DAT Recorder (Backup)....................................................141 Loading Performance Data from a DAT Recorder (Recover) ................................143 When Cancelling the Recover Operation ....................................................................144 Checking Names of Saved Performance Data (Name) .........................................145 Checking the Recording Condition of Saved Performance Data (Verify)...............
CONTENTS Dividing Performance Data Into Two Parts (Song Split) ........................................172 Connecting Performance Data (Song Combine)....................................................173 Adjusting the Levels for Each Track.......................................................................174 When Using Balanced Inputs.................................................................................174 Determining Output ...................................................................
Preparations About the Package Contents The following items are included with the VS-1680. Please check to make sure you have all the items. • VS-1680 • AC cord • Quick Start • Owner’s Manual (this manual) • Appendices Main Features The Latest in Compact Home Studio Environments The VS-1680 retains all of the features of Roland’s VS880 workstation; a revolution in the world of the home studio, with the disk recorder, digital mixer, and multi effects systematically and more organically integrated.
Preparations Simple Operation Substantial Options The VS-1680 can be operated as easily as conventional multi-track recorders. You will be able to enjoy the advantages of home studio from the day that you purchase it. HDP88 Serie’s: An internal 2.5-inch IDE hard disk. Having this internal hard disk installed makes the VS-1680 system compact and easy to transport.
Front and Rear Panels Mixer Section fig.00-03(mixer.eps) 7 8 1 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 1. PEAK Indicators These indicators allow you to confirm the sound level input at the input jacks (1–8). They help you to determine the correct input level when adjusting the INPUT knobs. You will need to specify the level at which the indicators light beforehand (p. 61). The indicators are set at the factory to -6 dB. 2. INPUT Knobs These knobs adjust the sensitivity of the input jacks (1–8).
Front and Rear Panels 4. SELECT/CH EDIT (Select/Channel Edit) buttons Use these buttons when you wish to change track mixer settings and to change track channels. The currently selected channel’s indicators are lit. 1–15/16: Each channel (1–15/16) When you press these buttons while holding down the STATUS button, you can select a particular track to rerecorded to (Track Bouncing).
Front and Rear Panels Recorder Section fig.00-04(recorder.eps) 7 1 9 2 8 10 11 12 3 4 13 14–17 18 5 19 6 1. Graphic Display 4. PREVIEW button This displays various data related to the current status of the VS-1680 during recording, playback, editing, changing the setting, and so on. Press this button to use the Preview function that plays back a specific length before and after the current location. 2. 5.
Front and Rear Panels BANK/9: Pressing this with the LOCATOR buttons (1–8) selects the Locator bank. SCENE/0: This is pressed when storing, recalling, and deleting Scenes. CLEAR (Back Space): This button deletes Locators, Markers, and Scenes. NUMERICS/ASCII: Press this when you want to use the STATUS and LOCATOR buttons for 10-key entry of Western numerals. 1–8: These select the locator or Scene. 6. Transport Control Buttons These buttons are used to operate the recorder.
Front and Rear Panels Rear Panel fig.00-05(rearpanel.eps) 13 1 1. 2 3 4 POWER Switch This switch turns power of the VS-1680 on and off. 2. AC IN (AC Inlet) Connect the included power cable here. 3. SCSI Connector This is a DB-25 type SCSI connector for connecting disk drives such as a Zip disk drive or a CD-R drive. 4. MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT/THRU) External MIDI devices (MIDI controllers, MIDI sequencers, etc.) can be connected here. IN: This connector receives MIDI messages.
Front and Rear Panels 11. DIGITAL Connectors (IN, OUT) The VS-1680 features both coaxial and optical digital I/O connectors (conforming to S/P DIF). IN: This inputs a digital audio signal (stereo). You can select either the coaxial input connection or the optical connection. OUT: This outputs a digital audio signal (stereo). Here you can use both the coaxial connector and the optical connector simultaneously, and each can carry a different signal. S/P DIF (Appendices p. 64) 13.
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) This chapter explains basic concepts, internal structure, and basic operation 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 VS1680. Saving and Managing Data Ex. 4: When the disk drive is 8.2 GB, and the partition size is 1000 MB. fig.01-04(partition4.eps) Disk Drive (8.
The Location Where a Performance is Recorded (Song) The location where a performance data is recorded is refered to as the song. For example on a cassette MTR, this would correspond to cassette tape. Up to 200 songs can be created in each partition. Normally, you should set the partition size at 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.
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) Playlists: Data that specifies “which phrases are played back and the order in which they are played” is called a playlist. The VS-1680 features 256 V-tracks, and a maximum of sixteen tracks that can be played back simultaneously. In the playlist, the phrases pasted to each track are displayed as a number of boxes. About Events The smallest unit of memory used by the VS-1680 to store recorded results on disk is called an event.
Mixer Section The digital mixer specifies input or output status of the recorder section. The VS-1680’s mixers include the input mixer, which, in the signal path, is situated before the recording section, the track mixer, which is placed after the recording section, and the Master Block, which is used in determining which jacks and connectors output the signals from each of the other mixers.
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) RECORDING Bus: Signals assigned to the RECORDING bus are routed to the recorder section to be recorded. There are eight channels which can be assigned to the output of the input mixer, track mixer, and effects (Return). Signals assigned to the RECORDING bus cannot be routed to the MIX bus. MIX Bus: Signals assigned to the MIX bus are sent to the MASTER jacks for monitoring.
Input Mixer Input mixer is placed before the recorder section, and correspond to the external input sources (INPUT 1–8, DIGITAL IN L/R). fig.01-10(inpputmix.
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) Track Mixer Track mixer is placed after the recorder section, and correspond to the tracks (1–15/16). fig.01-11(trackmix.
Master Block This selects the jacks or connectors connected to external equipment to which the output of each mixer is sent. fig.01-13(mstrblck.
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(tape.
For example, 10 track minutes be used for 10 minutes of monaural recording, 5 minutes of stereo recording, 2 minutes and 30 seconds of recording on four tracks, and so on. fig.01-17(tr_min.eps) Track 1 00h00m00s00 00h10m00s00 Time Track 1 Track 2 00h00m00s00 00h05m00s00 Time Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 00h00m00s00 00h02m30s00 Time Auxiliary Tracks for Each Track The VS-1680 provides 16 playback tracks, and allows 8 tracks to be recorded simultaneously.
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 VS1680. With two VS8F-2s installed, 4 high-quality stereo effects will be available simultaneously for your use. With just one VS8F-2 installed, then you will only 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).
Chapter 2 Basic Operation * The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual. Before You Begin Turning On the Power * Once the connections have been completed (Quick Start p. 3), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation 3. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to change the values for each of the settings. fig.02-01a(date) Before You Finish Operations Saving the Performance to Disk (Song Store) Song data that you recorded or edited will be lost if you simply turn the power off. Thus, you must execute the Shutdown procedure before turning the power off.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation 5. Turn down the volume of your audio equipment. 6. Turn off the power of the audio equipment. 7. Turn off the power of the VS-1680 with the POWER switch on the rear panel. * After the power is turned off, the momentum of the hard disk causes it to continue spinning for a short while. Any physical shock to the unit during this time may damage the hard disk. Avoid moving the VS-1680 with a hard disk installed for at least 30 seconds after turning off the power.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Function Buttons The function buttons have various functions such as switching the display screen, executing operations, changing settings, and so on, and the function assigned to any function button is displayed in bottom part of the display screen. White characters on a black background denote “screen switching functions,” and black characters on a white background are used for “functions of executing operations and changing settings.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Select the Setting You Want to Change The menu icon for each page is displayed. Press the function button ([F1]–[F6]) that corresponds to the page you want. When menu icons appear on several pages, press [PAGE]. fig.02-01d(icons.eps) Using [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ], move the cursor to the setting (parameter) you want to change. Use the function button if there is more than one page. The function buttons can be used to directly move the cursor for the settings for each mixer. fig.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Switching Track Conditions The condition for each track switches each time the STATUS button is pressed. You can check the condition by looking at the button indicators. SOURCE (orange): Allows you to monitor the input source or track assigned to each channel. REC (blinking red): Specifies what is recorded to each track. In playback, tracks are monitored. You can directly specify what is to be recorded by pressing the STATUS button while holding down [REC].
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Time locations are stored with the LOCATOR buttons ([1]–[8]) on the top panel of the VS-1680. Each button correspond to each time in a one-to-one correspondence, and you can move instantly to the stored locations by pressing the buttons. There are eight banks for each button, providing you with up to 64 (8 x 8) locators. The locators are also a useful and convenient way to define sections of a song to be repeated in Loop Recording or for marking points in Punch-In Recording. fig.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Deleting a Stored Time Location Moving the Location of Markers 1. While holding down [CLEAR], press the LOCATOR button ([1]–[8]) for locate point that you wish to delete. For example, if you wish to delete the LOCATOR 1’s located point, then press [CLEAR] and [1] simultaneously. To move to the Marker immediately preceding the current playback time, hold down [SHIFT] and press [PREVIOUS].
Chapter 2 Basic Operation 5. Set the marker where you wish to change. Use the TIME/VALUE dial. The time of a marker can be modified only within the range between the preceding and following markers. To Delete All Markers Simultaneously 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and [CLEAR] and [TAP] at the same time. fig.02-11a(delallmark1.eps) SHIFT TAP CLEAR + + BACK SPACE 0 1 2 3 4 fig.02-09(modmarler.eps) 0 1 1 1 2 Time Before deleting a Marker Time fig.02-11(delallmark2.eps) Possible range of change 6.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Recording the Current Condition of the Mixer (Scene) Up to 8 sets of settings, values included, that define the total condition of the mixer can be stored for each song, and can be recalled instantly at the touch of a button. A stored set of mixer settings is called a “Scene.” A Scene includes not only the volume and pan settings, but also connections (e.g.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation 1. Press [SCENE]. The button indicator lights. 2. The indicators for the [SCENE] buttons ([1]–[8]) to which mixer settings are stored then light. 3. While holding down [CLEAR], press any LOCATOR buttons ([1]–[8]) storing Scene. For example, if you wish to clear the settings stored in SCENE 1, then while holding down [CLEAR], press [1]. 4. The mixer settings have been cleared. Press [SCENE] again. The button indicator goes off.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Input Mixer Settings Cursor Output destination (MIX bus or track) Track to be recorded (up to two tracks) Effect Send Switch AUX Send Switch Stereo Link Pop-up Window Mix Send Level Mix Send Pan fig.02-14(tmp_track.eps) 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(tmp_efxt.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Chapter 2 Master Block Settings Monitor Select Equalizer Mode Direct Out Effect Insert 4. When you are finished making the EZ Routing settings, press [F6 (SAVE)]. 5. The Routing Save screen appears in the display. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to select the destination routing number. fig.02-17(ez_save.eps) Routing Number Routing Name 6. Press [ ] to move the cursor. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] and rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to select the User Routing name.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Storing Recording Settings (Recording) Select this when you want to record the performance input via 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 [F4], first press [PAGE] until “Exec” is displayed, and then press [F4 (Exec)]. fig.02-18(ez_con(rec).eps) 3. Press [F1 (Rec)]. 4. Specify which source is to be recorded on each track.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Chapter 2 Source assigned to the track Source assigned to the MIX bus Source Track V-Track 5. Press [F2 (STEP→)]. 6. Only the source assigned to the track is indicated. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. fig.02-20(rec_step2.eps) 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←)].
Chapter 2 Basic Operation 8. Make the settings for the effects. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate 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.02-21(rec_step3.eps) Effect Switch Send Level Cursor Send Balance 9. Press [F2 (STEP→)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP←)]. 10. Determine whether or not the effects are to be recorded.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Chapter 2 11. Press [F2 (STEP→)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP←)]. 12. Determine whether or not the output is to be sent to the AUX bus. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. fig.02-23(rec_step5.eps) AUX Switch AUX Send Switch AUX Send Pan/Balance Cursor 13. Press [F2 (STEP→)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP←)]. 14.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation 15. Press [F4 (Exec)]. A confirmation message appears in the display. Press [YES] if you want to set the selected routing. fig.02-24a(apply.eps) 16. Press [F3 (SAVE)]. The Routing Save screen appears in the display. Save the routing using the procedure described in Steps 5–8 of “Storing Routings as a Single List (Template)” (p. 41).
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Chapter 2 4. Specify which source or track is to be output to the MIX bus. Press the selected source input channel SELECT buttons or the track channel SELECT buttons for the tracks you want to play back. Press [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to select the V-track to which you want to playback. fig.02-25(mix_step1.eps) Source assigned to the MIX bus Track assigned to the MIX bus Source Track V-Track 5. Press [F2 (STEP→)]. 6.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation 8. Make the settings for the effects. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate 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.02-27(rec_step3.eps) Effect Switch Send Level Cursor Send Pan 9. Press [F2 (STEP→)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP←)]. 10. Determine whether or not the output is to be sent to the AUX bus.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Chapter 2 12. Determine how the output is to be sent. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. fig.02-29(mix_step5.eps) Monitor Select Equalizer Mode Direct Out Effect Insert 13. Press [F4 (Exec)]. A confirmation message appears in the display. Press [YES] if you want to set the selected routing. fig.02-24a(apply.eps) 14. Press [F3 (SAVE)]. The Routing Save screen appears in the display.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Storing Track Bouncing Settings (Bouncing) Select this when recording the performance data from multiple tracks onto a number of other tracks. If you want to cancel the settings procedure while still in progress, then 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 [F4], first press [PAGE] until “Exec” is displayed, and then press [F4 (Exec)]. 3. Press [F3 (Bounc)]. fig.02-18(ez_con(rec).
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Chapter 2 Playback track assigned to be recorded on a track Playback Track Recording Track V-Track Playback Tracks and Recording Tracks With the VS-1680, you can perform track bouncing on the same track. However, when you do this, each record or playback track is counted as a single track, with a limit of 16 tracks in total.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation 7. Press [F2 (STEP→)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP←)]. 8. Make the settings for the effects. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate 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(bou_step3.eps) Cursor Effect Switch Send Level Send Pan 9. Press [F2 (STEP→)].
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Chapter 2 Track to be recorded 11. Press [F2 (STEP→)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP←)]. 12. Determine whether or not the output is to be sent to the AUX bus. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. fig.02-35(mix_step5.eps) 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←)].
Chapter 2 Basic Operation 14. Determine how the output is to be sent. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. fig.02-36(bou_step6.eps) Monitor Select Equalizer Mode Direct Out Effect Insert 15. Press [F4 (Exec)]. A confirmation message appears in the display. Press [YES] if you want to set the selected routing. fig.02-24a(apply.eps) 16. Press [F3 (SAVE)]. The Routing Save screen appears in the display.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Chapter 2 4. Press [ ] and [ (Exec)] once more. ] to move the cursor to “Use Template,” and press [F4 5. A confirmation message is displayed. Press [YES]. The EZ Routing is recalled. If you wish to cancel the operation, the press [NO]. 6. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Return to Play condition. Deleting EZ Routings 1. Press [EZ ROUTING]. The EZ Routing icon appears in the display. 2.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording This chapter explains the operations necessary for recording with the VS-1680. Try out each operation as you read these instructions. Recording Items Necessary for Multi-Track Recording • VS-1680 (1) • Internal IDE hard disk (HDP88 series) • Audio equipment for the Master Out signal, or stereo headphones • Recording source (electric guitar, synthesizer, CD player, etc.) or microphone IDE (Appendices p.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Chapter 3 MT2 (Multi-Track 2): While maintaining high-quality sound, recording time is longer than that available in “Multi-Track 1” mode. This mode is good for normal operations. LIV1 (Live 1): Recording time is longer than with “Multi-Track 2” mode. This mode is appropriate when your hard disk lacks much free space or when recording live performances. LIV 2: Provides the longest recording time.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording If “Drive Busy!” is Displayed If this message appears during recording or playback, it means that the disk drive cannot catch up with the data read/write speed. In such instances, create a new song which lower the sample rate or recording mode from their current settings, and record over. Song Numbers On the VS-1680, management of song data is accomplished by assigning a song number to every song that is saved.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording * Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by: Chapter 3 1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s). 2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers. 3. Lowering volume levels. Recording to the Tracks 1. Select a recording track. While holding down [REC], press the STATUS button for the track to which you want to record. The button indicator blinks red. 2.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording 5. Adjust the input sensitivity, with the INPUT knob of the channel input assigned as the source. Get a strong input signal by having instrument volumes as high as possible. At this time, raise the volume level as much as possible without making the PEAK indicator light up. Normally, this range is adjusted that the level meter moves within -12 to 0 dB when the channel fader is set to 0 dB. 6. Press [REC]. The button indicator blinks red. 7. Press [PLAY].
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Saving a Recorded Performance (Song Store) * When handling important song data, or when using the VS-1680 for extended periods, we recommended that you to perform this procedure frequently. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [STORE (ZERO)]. 2. ”STORE OK?” appears in the display. If you are satisfied with the results of your recording, press [YES]. If you wish to cancel the save, press [NO].
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Using the Foot switch (Manual Punch-In 2) Use a foot switch to punch in and out. Using PunchIn/Punch-Out when both performing on an instrument and recording at the same time is difficult. In such instances, it is convenient to use a foot switch (such as the DP-2 or the BOSS FS-5U) to do your switches. fig.03-08(punch2.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Using Locators: 1. Preset locate points where you want to punch in/punch out. 3. Then, without releasing [AUTO PUNCH], press the LOCATOR button specifying the locate point for the punch-out time. fig.03-12(p_io_locate.eps) Using Markers: The space between two adjacent mark points can be used to define the segment for Punch-In Recording. 1. Press [PLAY] to begin playback of the song. 2. When you reach the desired punch-in location, hold down [AUTO PUNCH] and press [TAP]. 3.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Recording Procedure: 1. Hold down [REC] and press the STATUS button for the track you wish to re-record. 2. Press [ZERO] to return to the beginning of the song. 3. Press [PLAY] to begin playback of the song. At this point, the performance that has already been recorded on the track or tracks that you want to rerecord is monitored. 4. Press the STATUS buttons again. The indicator alternately blinks red and orange.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Using Locators: 1. First store locate points where you want to begin and end the loop. Chapter 3 2. While holding down [LOOP], press the LOCATOR button for the locate point where you want the loop to begin. 3. Without releasing [LOOP], press the LOCATOR button which specified the end of the loop. fig.03-18(lp_locate.eps) Making Fine Adjustments to the Loop: 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [LOOP]. fig.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Recording Procedure: 1. Hold down [REC] and press the STATUS button for the track you wish to re-record. 2. Press [ZERO] to return to the beginning of the song. 3. Press [PLAY] to begin playback of the song. At this point, the performance that has already been recorded on the track or tracks that you want to rerecord is monitored. 4. Press the STATUS buttons again. The indicator alternately blinks red and orange.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording 3. Using the TIME/VALUE dial to set the V-track. fig.03-21(vtrack.eps) Track onto which performance data is recorded Track to be recorded or played back fig.03-22(effectsel.eps) Cursor Current Effect 4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Return to Play condition. 5. As described in “Recording to the Tracks” (p. 61), record and check the contents.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording 9. Press [F6 (PRM.V)]. The effect settings status for all tracks can be viewed. fig.03-24(eff_prm.eps) Track 1 Effect Switch Send Level Send Pan 10. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to set the effect switch, send level, and pan settings for each track channel. Sw (Effect Switch) This sets how the signal is sent to the EFFECT bus. In this case, select “Pst.” Off: The signal is not sent.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording 6. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] Return to Play condition. Now we will see how to add affects to the source at the INPUT 8 jack, and then record the direct sound and the sound with effects to Track 8. This is convenient when you want to record vocals with reverb. Specify the Input Channel to Which the Effect is to be Applied: Select the Effect: 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F3 (EFFECT A)]. The Effect A menu appears in the display.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Applying Effects While Recording (Insert) Many recordings of electric guitar, vocals, or the like contain the insertion of effects such as “Guitar Multi” and “Vocal Multi.” Here we will explain how you can connect an electric guitar to the GUITAR (Hi-Z) jack, add a stereo effect using the Guitar Multi effect, and record it to Tracks 9/10. [F1 (Preset)]: [F2 (User)]: [F4 (Exec)]: [F6 (EXIT)]: Displays the Preset patch list. Displays the User patch list.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording 12. Press [PAGE] until “Pan” is displayed in [F1], then press [F1 (Pan)]. fig.03-31(pan.eps) Master Send Switch Chapter 3 Master Send Pan 13. Press [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor. With the TIME/VALUE dial, set the Switch and Pan settings for Input Channel 8. (Master Send Switch) When this is set to “On,” the source from each input channel, rather than being assigned to the recording bus, is sent directly to the MIX bus.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording 17. Hold down [REC] and press the Track 9/10 STATUS button. The button indicator blinks red. 18. Hold down the Track 9/10 STATUS button and input channel 7 and 8 SELECT buttons. 19.Record and check the content as described in “Recording to the Tracks” (p. 61). Recording Digital Signals With the VS-1680, you can record the digital signals output by CD players, DAT and MD recorders, Roland VS-880, and other digital audio devices as is.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording To Prevent Digital Connections with CD Players Use the following procedure when you want to prevent digital connections with CD players. 2. Press [F2 (GLOBL)]. If “GLOBAL” does not appear in [F2], first press [PAGE] until “GLOBL” is displayed, and then press [F2 (GLOBL)]. 3. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “CD Digital Record.” 4. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to select “Off.” 5. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Return to Play condition.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording 4. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. The status of the equalizer (curve) appears in the display. + EQM gain (-12–12dB) fig.03-34(3eq.eps) Switch Gain Selector 0 Frequency Gain - Frequency EQM frequency (200Hz–8kHz) Q (definition) fig.03-34b(eq_mid.eps) + EQM Q (0.5–16) Low-range High-range Middle-range Gain 0 Frequency Sw (Equalizer Switch) Enables and disables the equalizer.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Combining the Contents of Tracks (Track Bouncing) You can mix the performances recorded on two or more tracks and rerecord them onto a different empty track. This operation is known as track bouncing. It is a convenient technique to use when you have run out of free tracks. In this section, we will mix the performances recorded on tracks 5–8, and rerecord the result in stereo on track 9/10. fig.03-35(bounce.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Adjust the Volume Levels for Each Track: Applying Reverb While Track Bouncing 10. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Return to Play condition. Sometimes you may want to record previously-recorded tracks to another track while apply the effects to them. Here is how to add reverb to Tracks 5–8 while bouncing these tracks to Track 9/10. This can be convenient when you want to add spatial effects such as reverb and delay to each track while mixing down. 11.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Specify the Track to Which the Effect is to be Applied: 6. Press the Track Channel 5 SELECT button. The button indicator lights, and the Track Mixer screen appears in the display. Chapter 3 7. Press [F1 (EFX1)]. If “EFX1” does not appear in [F1], first press [PAGE] until “EFX1” is displayed, then press [F1 (EFX1)]. 8. Press [F6 (PRM.V)]. The effects settings status for all tracks can be viewed. fig.03-40(eff_prm.eps) Track 1 Effect Switch Send Level Send Pan 9.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording 13. Normally, the signal received via the INPUT 1 jack is also assigned for recording on Track 9/10. When you wish to rerecord only Tracks 5–8, then while holding down the Track 9/10 STATUS button, press the INPUT Channel 1 SELECT button. The button indicator goes off. 14. Now you have set it up so that you can monitor Tracks 5–8 and Effect Return on Track Channel 9/10. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Return to Play condition. Record and Check the Content: 15.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording To Prohibit Digital Copying 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System menu icon appears in the display. If the System menu icon does not appear, then press [F6 (EXIT)]. 2. Press [F1 (SYSPM)]. If “SYSPM” does not appear in [F1], first press [PAGE] until “SYSPM” is displayed, and then press [F1 (SYSPM)]. 3. Using [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ “Digital Copy Protect.
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Protecting Performances 1. Make the current song the one to which you want to apply Song Protect. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F1 (SONG)]. The Song menu icon appears in the display. 3. Press [F4 (PROTC)]. If “PROTC” does not appear in [F4], first press [PAGE] until “PROTC” is displayed, and then press [F4(PROTC)]. 4. ”Song Protect Off → On, Execute?” appears in the display. Press [F4 (Exec)]. 5. A confirmation message appears in the display. Press [YES]. 6.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) This chapter explains the content and procedures for editing sound that has been recorded. Please read this chapter to gain an understanding of the concepts of “editing” described in this section. About Editing Operations This operation copies the playback data of a specified area to another location. For example, this is convenient when you play the same chorus both at the beginning and end of a song. fig.04-02(tr_cp.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) This copies the performance data on the track containing the mark. When [F2 (ALL)] is pressed, you can place or remove the marks on all the tracks simultaneously. fig.04-03(tr_cp_sel.eps) 7. Press the STATUS button for the copy destination track. The button indicator lights red. Rotating the TIME/VALUE dial allows you to specify the copy destination V-track.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) TO (To point) Specifies the reference time of the copy destination. 11. Press [F4 (Exec)]. This executes Track Copy. 4. Press [F3 (Move)]. If “Move” does not appear in [F3], first press [PAGE] until “Move” is displayed, and then press [F3 (Move)]. 5. Press [F1 (SelTr)]. 12. When the copy is completed correctly, “Complete” appears in the display. 13. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Return to Play condition.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) +Insert When this is set to “On,” first, a blank space is inserted in the specified range, and then the move is carried out. fig.04-12(tr_mv_ins) A A' Start End To Time TO (To point) Specifies the reference time of the move destination. START (Start point) Specifies the starting time of the move range. 11. Press [F4 (Exec)]. This executes Track Move. END (End point) Specifies the ending time of the move range. 12.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) Inserting a Blank Space Into Performance Data (Track Insert) This operation inserts blank space at the specified location. fig.04-17(tr_ins.eps) Chapter 4 5. Press the SELECT button for the channel containing the exchange source track. The button indicator lights. Alternatively, press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to the track you want to exchange, and then press [F3 (MARK)] or [YES].
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) 6. Press [F1 (Back)]. 7. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ cursor. Set each of the values. A ] to move the fig.04-19(tr_ins_prm) Start End Time * Do not leave sound within 0.5 seconds before or after the area to be cut. Any sound within 0.5 seconds of the cut data will not be played back. * While it may seem that the performance data has disappeared, the data itself is not deleted from the hard disk.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) 7. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ cursor. Set each of the values. ] to move the A fig.04-23(tr_cut_prm.eps) Start End Time START (Start point) Specifies the starting time of the segment to be cut. END (End point) Specifies the ending time of the segment to be cut. All V.Tracks (All V-Tracks) Normally, data can be cut from the tracks that are currently audible. If you wish the same segment to be cut from all tracks, set this to “On.” 8.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) 6. Press [F1 (Back)]. 7. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ cursor. Set each of the values. Example 1: Compression ] to move the fig.04-27(tr_ers_prm.eps) Start To End Time Example 2: Expansion START (Start point) Specifies the starting time of the segment to be erased. END (End point) Specifies the ending time of the segment to be erased. All V.Tracks (All V-Tracks) Normally, data can be erased from the tracks that are audible.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) Alternatively, press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to the track you want to compress or expand, and then press [F3 (MARK)] or [YES]. This compresses or expands the performance data on the track containing the mark. When [F2 (ALL)] is pressed, you can place or remove the marks on all the tracks simultaneously. fig.04-30(tr_comp_sel) TO (To point) This specifies the ending time location that will result from the compression or expansion.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) You can freely change the names you use for tracks. When, for example, you record something over many times, remembering what performance is recorded on each track can become difficult. In such instances, we recommend giving tracks unique names (such as “guitar” or “vocal”) to make all these tracks more manageable. 1. You can change the names of tracks that are currently audible. First select the V-track you will be working with. 2.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) 6. Press [F4 (STEP→)]. fig.04-38(tr_imp_sg.eps) Phrase Edit fig.04-39a(nowtime.eps) Current playback time 7. Press [ ]. The cursor moves to “Source Track.” 8. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to select the copy source track. 9. Press [ ]. The cursor moves to “Destination Track.” 10. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to select the copy destination track in the current song. fig.04-39(tr_imp_tr.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) This copies the phrase containing the mark. When [F2 (ALL)] is pressed, you can place or remove the marks on all the phrases simultaneously. fig.04-41(ph_cp_sel) 6. Press the STATUS button for the copy destination track. The button indicator lights red. Rotating the TIME/VALUE dial allows you to specify the copy destination V-track.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) fig.04-44(ph_cp_ol.eps) About Phrase Copy When the “Overlap” function is off, you can consider copying multiple phrases simultaneously. In this case, if all of the selected phrases are not the same length, the timing of each will begin to drift from one another starting with the second copy.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) Moving Phrases (Phrase Move) This operation moves the specified phrase to another location. This is convenient for correcting timing mistakes that can occur when recording performance data. fig.04-47(ph_mv.eps) A A' TO Time 6. Press the STATUS button for the move destination track. The button indicator lights red. Rotating the TIME/VALUE dial allows you to specify the move destination V-track.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) fig.04-50(ph_mv_from) Adjusting the Beginning of the Phrase Sound (Trim In) This adjusts the point at which the phrase begins (starts to sound) without changing the timing of the phrase itself. This is convenient when, for example, you want to select a section of the performance data to copy as a “break beats” (Phrase Loop). fig.04-52(trim_i.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) This trims the performance data on the phrase containing the mark. When [F2 (ALL)] is pressed, you can place or remove the marks on all the phrases simultaneously. fig.04-53(trim_i_sel) Adjusting the Ending of the phrase Sound (Trim Out) This adjusts the point at which the phrase ends (stops playing) without changing the timing of the phrase itself.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) This trims the performance data on the phrase containing the mark. When [F2 (ALL)] is pressed, you can place or remove the marks on all the phrases simultaneously. Deleting Phrases (Phrase Delete) This operation deletes specified phrases. When this operation is used to, existing playback data after a deleted phrase is not moved fig.04-57(trim_o_sel.eps) forward. fig.04-60(ph_del.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) This deletes the phrase containing the mark. When [F2 (ALL)] is pressed, you can place or remove the marks on all the tracks simultaneously. fig.04-61(ph_del_del.eps) 5. Press the STATUS button for the track that contains the phrase you want to split. The button indicator lights red. Alternatively, press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to the phrase you want to split, and then press [F3 (MARK)] or [YES].
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) Creating New Phrases (Phrase New) This creates a new phrase from an existing take. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F2 (TRACK)]. 2. Press [F1 (Tr/Ph)] so that Phrase Edit menu appears in the display. 4. Press [ ], [ ], [ cursor to “Take.” ], and [ ] to move the fig.04-67(ph_new_prm.eps) 7. Press the STATUS button of the track for the new phrase. The button indicator lights red.
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) Naming Phrases (Phrase Name) With each recording of the tracks, the following names (Phrase names) are given automatically. fig.04-70(ph_name.eps) 4-digit number Phrase Name (same as Track Name) V-track containing the Phrase Track containing the Phrase You can freely change phrase names. When, for example, you record something over many times, keeping track of what performance is recorded in each phrase can become difficult.
Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2) The VS-1680 comes with the optional VS8F-2 effect expansion board. Up to two of these effect expansion boards can be installed in the VS-1680. With the VS8F-2 installed in the VS-1680, up to 4 high-quality stereo effects will be available for your use. This chapter explains how to use these internal effects. * For instructions on how to install the VS8F-2, please read “Installing the Effect Expansion Board” (Quick Start p. 57).
Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2) EQ (2band, 3band) Level (Fader) EFX1 Pan MIX bus or REC bus EFX1 Sw Send Level Pan EFX1 EFX2 Sw Send Level Pan EFX2 MIX bus or REC bus EFX3 Sw Send Level Pan EFX3 MIX bus or REC bus EFX4 Sw Send Level Pan EFX4 MIX bus or REC bus AUX Sw Send Level Pan AUX bus * Depending on the effects used, when mixing with different effects inserted into each channel, or mixing channels having effects inserted with other channels having no effects,
Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2) EFX1 (Effect Insert Switch) This sets how the effects are connected. Off: There is no Insert. Ins: Inserts in both channels of the stereo effect. InsL: Inserts in the left channel of the stereo effect. InsR: Inserts in the right channel of the stereo effect. InsS: Inserts in the combined left and right channels of the stereo effect in series. fig.05-05(inslrs.
Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Adding the Sound with the Effect Applied to the Direct Sound (Send/Return) When adding the sound with effect to the direct sound, such as is done with reverb or delay, use the EFFECT bus. With some effects, while you can have output of both the direct sound and effect sound, it’s usually better to have the effect sound output separately. The direct sound and effect sound are adjusted with each channel fader. The present signal flow is shown below. fig.
Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2) (Send Level) This adjusts the volume level of the signal (0–127) sent to the EFFECT bus. Set the initial value to “100.” (Send Pan) This adjusts the stereo placement of the signal (L63–0–R63) sent to the EFFECT bus. “L63” is fat left, and “R63” is far right. Set the initial value to “0” (center). 4. At this point, the effects are set up so that they will be add to the sound. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Return to Play condition.
Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Adjusting the Balance of the Overall Effect Send Level You can adjust the balance of the total effect send level for each effect with the effect send level (p. 107) and pan (p. 107) settings that are assigned to each individual channel left as they are. 1. Press [MASTER]. 2. Press [F1 (EFX1)]. If “EFX1” does not appear in [F1], first press [PAGE] until “EFX1” is displayed, then press [F1 (EFX1)].
Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2) At this point, the function buttons work as shown below. Creating New Effects Sounds fig.05-02(effectsel.eps) When creating a new effect, first select the existing patch whose sound is closest to the “image” of the patch you wish to create, and then alter that patch settings. Since changes to effects settings are temporary, they are lost once you select another patch or recall a different Scene.
Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2) At this time, the function buttons work as shown below. fig.05-13(efxprm.eps) [F1 (←Blk)]: [F2 (→Blk)]: [F4 (SAVE)]: [F6 (EXIT)]: Displays the settings of the previous effect block. Displays the settings of the next effect block. Calls up the screen for saving the effect. Exits the screen. 5. Save the effect. When saving an effect’s settings, it is necessary to either save them to the User Patches or store the mixer settings as a Scene.
Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive A Zip drive can be connected to the SCSI connector of the VS-1680. Be sure to read the owner’s manual for your Zip drive as well. This chapter will explain the procedures for saving songs to Zip disks and for returning songs saved to Zip disks back to the internal hard disk. Connecting the Zip Drive Use the following procedure to connect the Zip drive to the VS-1680. fig.06-01(connection.
Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive 6. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to set each of the values. fig.06-02(driveinit.eps) 7. When the settings are made, press [F4 (Exec)]. “Initialize *****, OK?” appears in the display. “*****” refers to the drive’s SCSI ID number. For example, “SCSI5” indicates a Zip drive. Init Drive (Initialize Drive) Select the disk drive (IDE, SCSI0–SCSI7).
Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive Checking Disk Reliability When initializing a hard disk or other disk, you can confirm that the read and write functions in all of the disk partitions are operating correctly. This is referred to as Surface Scan. If there are any places on the disk where the reading or writing of data cannot be performed, the VS-1680 registers this as unusable memory. Recording and playback then become unavailable at that location.
Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive There are two ways to carry out the Song Copy procedure. Select the method depend on the amount of free space on the destination disk (100 MB for Zip disks). The size of the current song is shown in the display. Playable: Use this method to copy songs that use relatively little data onto disks with sufficient memory to hold them. If the destination drive or disk already has saved song data on it, then you can copy additional songs that will fit within the remaining free space.
Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive 6. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the song you want to copy and press [F3 (MARK)]. By pressing [F2 (ALL)], you can place and remove Marks from all of the songs. In addition, you can press [F1 (SelSg)] to display a directory of the songs. At this point, after you have placed a Mark at the song you want, press [F1 (Back)]. fig.06-09aa(cp_pl_selsg.
Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive To Load Data from Disks (Drive Select) If you want to take playable songs that have been copied to Zip disks and load them onto the VS-1680’s hard disk, first switch the current drive to the Zip drive (Drive Select). Afterwards, you can make playable copies onto the internal hard disk from the Zip disk.
Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive When You Cannot Save a Song to a Single Disk (Archives) 7. After you have selected the drive and partition, press [F4 (Exec)]. 9. ”STORE Current?” (Store the current song?) appears in the display. If you wish to save the current song, press [YES]; if not, then press [NO]. If you have selected a demo song, then press [NO]. 10. After you have switched the current drive, return to Play condition. 11. Following the procedure described in “Saving a Song to a Single Disk” (p.
Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive 5. Press [ ] to move the cursor to “Source Song.” 6. Songs that are marked are copied. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the song you want to copy and press [F3 (MARK)]. By pressing [F2 (ALL)], you can place and remove Marks from all of the songs. In addition, you can press [F1 (SelSg)] to display a directory of the songs. At this point, after you have placed a Mark at the song you want, press [F1 (Back)]. fig.06-10a(cp_arc_st_selsg.eps) 10. Press [YES].
Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive Loading Data From Disks (Extract) 1. Select the load (restore) destination drive (internal hard disk) as the current drive. 2. Insert a disk that was copied by Archives Store into the Zip drive. 8. Songs that are marked are loaded. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the song you want to restore and press [F4 (MARK)]. By pressing [F3 (ALL)], you can place and remove Marks from all of the songs.
Chapter 7 Use with a CD-R Drive You can connect a CD-R drive which is designated by Roland, to the VS-1680’s SCSI connector. This chapter explains the procedures involved in creating your own original audio CDs and in backing up song data to CD-R discs. Refer to the owner’s manual of CD-R drive as you proceed. In addition, for more detailed information on SCSI, please refer to “About SCSI” (Appendices p. 5).
Chapter 7 Use with a CD-R Drive Mixing: The content of adjustments made to mixer settings during playback are not recorded to the CD-R disc. For example, in a normal performance, even if you control fade-ins and fade-outs with the master fader, this is not reflected in what is written to CD-R disc; rather, it ends up sounding as if the song is cutting in and out. Adjust equalizer, level, pan, and other settings during track bouncing.
Chapter 7 Use with a CD-R Drive 10. This display appears as shown below. Check each of the capacity. At this time, if you move the cursor to “L-ch Source Track” or “R-ch Source Track,” you can switch each of the by rotating the TIME/VALUE dial. fig.07-06(capa.eps) Track which you want written as the right track Track which you want written as the left track Song Name Finalize To make CD-R discs prepared with the VS-1680 playable on ordinary CD players, a TOC (Table of Contents) must be written.
Chapter 7 Use with a CD-R Drive Auditioning (Test Listening) Songs Written to CDs (CD Player Function) You cannot playback CD-R discs that have just had written songs to them with regular commercial CD players. To listen to songs that have been just written to a disc in order to check them, carry out the following operation. Finalize (Appendices p. 63) * Other commercially-available CD software can also be played using the CD player function.
Chapter 7 Use with a CD-R Drive Writing Additional Songs to the Disc 2. Hold down [PLAY (DISPLAY)] and press [TAP]. fig.07-11(play+tap.eps) To the extent that any remaining free space allows, you can add songs to CD-R discs that have not yet been finalized. Repeat the procedure described in “Writing Songs to CD-R Discs” (p. 121). Here you can insert approximately two seconds of blank space between the new song and the song before it. The track number is also recorded automatically. fig.07-09(blank.
Chapter 7 Use with a CD-R Drive To Delete Track Number Markers Delete markers used as track numbers the same way you would regular markers (p. 39). 1. Move to the marker you want to delete. 2. Hold down [CLEAR] and press [TAP]. Saving Songs to CD-R Discs (CD-R Backup) You can save song data stored on the VS-1680’s hard disk to CD-R discs. This procedure is called backup. Conversely, the process of loading backed up song data onto the internal hard disk is referred to as recover.
Chapter 7 Use with a CD-R Drive 6. Songs that are marked are backed up. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the song you want to back up and press [F3 (MARK)]. By pressing [F2 (ALL)], you can place and remove Marks from all of the songs. In addition, you can press [F1 (SelSg)] to display a directory of the songs. At this point, after you have placed a Mark at the song you want, press [F1 (Back)]. fig.07-15(cdrbk_selsg.eps) 11.
Chapter 7 Use with a CD-R Drive 6. Songs that are marked are loaded. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the songs you want to restore and press [F4 (MARK)]. By pressing [F3 (ALL)], you can place and remove marks from all of the songs simultaneously. In addition, you can press [F2 (SelSg)] to display a directory of the songs. At this point, after you have placed a Marker at the song you want, press [F1 (Back)]. fig.07-19(cdr_rc_selsg.eps) Chapter 7 7. Press [ Song.
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices This chapter describes the MIDI messages that can be handled by the VS-1680 and the operations that the VS-1680 can perform using MIDI messages. For more detailed information about MIDI, please refer to “About MIDI” (Appendices p. 4). Synchronizing with MIDI Sequencers The VS-1680 can be operated in synchronization with a MIDI sequencer. Refer to the owner’s manual for your sequencer in conjunction with this manual.
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices Drop Frame and Non-Drop Frame There are two types of time code used by NTSC format video cassette recorders, drop, in which the time code is not continuous, and non-drop, which features continuous time code. In drop, which is used for NTSC color video format, the first two frames of every minute are dropped, except for those at ten-minute intervals. 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sequencer as shown below. fig.08-02(vs_mtc->seq.eps) fig.08-01(df/ndf.
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices 6. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. fig.08-03(sync/tempo.eps) 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sequencer as shown below. fig.08-04(seq_mtc->vs.eps) 7. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. Sync Gen (Generator) This selects the type of synchronization signal that will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector. At this point, select “MTC.” Off: Synchronization signals are not transmitted.
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices 4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Return to Play condition. 5. Set your MIDI sequencer to send MTC. Song 6. Press [EXT SYNC]. The button indicator blinks, indicating that the VS1680 is synchronized using the MTC from the MIDI sequencer. 7. Press [PLAY]. The button indicator blinks green, indicating that the VS-1680 is in MTC receive standby mode. When the MIDI sequencer begins playback, then playback also begins on the VS-1680.
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices What is the Sync Track? In addition to the tracks for recording audio signals, the VS-1680 has a separate track for recording MIDI Clock signals. This is called the sync track. Unlike conventional multi-track recorders, it is not necessary to reserve one of the audio tracks for recording the sync signal. To use the sync track, first the MIDI clock of the MIDI song data to which you want to synchronize must first be recorded onto the sync track.
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices 5. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “MIDI Thru” and rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. MIDI Thru (MIDI Thru Switch) This selects the function of the MIDI OUT/THRU connector. For now, select “Out.” Out: The connector transmits MIDI messages from the VS-1680. Select this when you want to transmit metronome Note messages or mixer parameter settings (control change messages or exclusive messages).
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices Creating a Tempo Map 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [TAP]. The Tempo Map screen appears in the display. 2. Tempo Map 1 (the song’s initial tempo) is displayed. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to change each of the settings values. The measure appearing in the display and its beat, metronome sound, and MIDI Clock transmitted from the VS1680 follow the tempo map settings. fig.08-10(tmaplcd.
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices Synchronized Operation 6. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. fig.08-12(sync/tempo.eps) 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sequencer as shown below. fig.08-11(vs_midi->seq.eps) 7. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Sync Gen.” and rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. MIDI IN Sync Gen (Generator) This selects the type of synchronization signal that will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector. At this point, select “MIDIClk.
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices 4. When you have finished setting the Markers, press [STOP]. * To correctly place Markers on the downbeats of other song, we recommend using the Preview and Scrub functions. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. 2. Press [F2 (STCnv)]. 3. Press [F2 (TP→TM)]. 4. Press [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to change each value. fig.08-14(tap->tmap.
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices 6. A confirmation message asking if you want to save the changes to the tempo map appears in the display. If you want to save the changes, press [YES]. If you wish to cancel, then press [NO]. 7. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Return to Play condition. Creating a Sync Track Automatically You can automatically create a sync track by specifying the start and end times of the song, and the number of measures that it contains.
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices Use with a MIDI Controller The VS-1680 can transmit its mixer settings and functions as MIDI messages. Conversely, 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 (track status). MIDI channels 1–16 correspond to Tracks 1–16 respectively. Use controller number 3 to switch the track status.
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices Switching Effects Adjusting Effects You can use MIDI control change messages transmitted from an external MIDI controller to switch effects. You can use MIDI control change messages transmitted from an external MIDI controller to control effects. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System menu icon appears in the display. If the System menu icon does not appear, then press [F6 (EXIT)]. 2.
Chapter 9 Use with 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 manual. Before Backing Up with DAT With a DAT recorder connected to the VS-1680’s DIGITAL OUT connector (coaxial or optical), song data created on the VS-1680 can be saved using a DAT recorder. This procedure is referred to as backup.
Chapter 9 Use with a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) Saving Song Data to a DAT Recorder (Backup) Coaxial Use the following procedure to back up the song data on the current drive. 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the DAT recorder as shown below. fig.09-02a(datconnect) Optical Digital In DAT recorder 2. Set the DAT recorder so that it is able to record digital signals. Digtal In fig.09-02b(datconnect) 3. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)]. The Utility menu icon appears in the display. 4.
Chapter 9 Use with a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) Sample Rate This sets the sample rate (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz) during DAT backup. This sample rate has no relation to the sample rate of the song data. Normally, this is set to 48 kHz. Backup Wait When this is set to “On,” the data transmission speed will be slower. Turn this on when using a disk drive (such as a Zip drive) whose data read/write speed is slower.
Chapter 9 Use with a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) * To check whether or not a backup has been performed correctly, we recommend that you carry out the Verify procedure (p. 146). Optical Disk Capacity Needed for Backup One 60-minutes tape can back up approximately 330 MB of song data. For example, you need four 60-minutes (or two 120-minutes) tapes to back up 1000 MB of song data. However, the disk space available for each song decreases as the number of songs save increases.
Chapter 9 Use with a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) 2. Insert the tape which contains the song data into the DAT recorder. If the song data is backed up on two or more tapes, insert the first tape. 11. When the recover procedure is finished, “Please Stop DAT” appears in the display. Stop the DAT recorder, then press [YES]. 3. Prepare the tape for playback from the beginning of the song data. 12. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Return to Play condition. 4. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)].
Chapter 9 Use with a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) Checking Names of Saved Performance Data (Name) Coaxial This operation lets you check the names of song data that was saved to a DAT tape. Even if you have saved the data of two or more songs in a single backup operation, you can check the name of each song. This operation also allows you to load selected song data into the VS-1680. When the recover operation is used, the data for all songs which were saved together by the backup operation are loaded.
Chapter 9 Use with a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) 9. When the load procedure is finished, “Please Stop DAT” appears in the display. Stop the DAT recorder, then press [YES]. The DAT Name screen appears in the display. fig.09-06a(datname.eps) Erase All Songs When this is set to “On,” song data is recovered after the current drive is initialized. If you want to keep the song data on the current drive when carrying out the recover procedure, set this to “Off.” 15. Press [F4 (Exec)]. 16.
Chapter 9 Use with a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) 1. Connect the DAT recorder to the VS-1680 as left. Coaxial 2. Insert the tape which 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. Prepare the tape for playback from the beginning of the song data. 4. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)]. The Utility menu icon appears in the display. 5. Press [F1 (DATRc)].
Chapter 10 Compatibility Disks used with Roland’s VS-880 and VS-840 models can also be used by the VS-1680. Additionally, song data recorded on such disks can be loaded by the VS1680. However, because differences in the structure of disk space and song data on disks that can be used, there are a number of precautions concerning the loading and saving of data that should be observed. Song data that has been saved using the Archive Copy procedure on the VS-1680 cannot be restored (extracted) by the VS-880.
Chapter 10 Compatibility 1. Make settings as shown below. fig.10-01(connection.eps) Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the load source drive, and rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to select the load source partition, then press [F1 (Back)]. fig.10-02(sg_imp_dr.eps) 2. Insert the disk onto which VS-880/840 song data has been recorded into the Zip drive. 3. For the current drive, select the drive (IDE hard disk) you want to be the load destination. 8.
Chapter 10 Compatibility Converting VS-1680 Song Data for Use with the VS880 (Song Export) 6. Press [F5 (Exprt)]. If “Exprt” does not appear in [F5], first press [PAGE] until “Exprt” is displayed, and then press [F5 (Exprt)]. fig.10-04a(sg_exp.eps) You can convert the current song for use with a VS-880 and copy it as a new songs to a Zip drive connected to the VS-1680’s SCSI connector. This is referred to as Song Export.
Chapter 10 Compatibility How to Install the Hard Disk Which was Formatted with the VS-880EX to the VS-1680 Loading VS-880EX Performance Data into the VS-1680 (Song Import) When internal hard disks that have been used by a VS880EX are installed in the VS-1680, or when Zip disks that have been used by a VS-880EX are inserted into a Zip drive connected to the VS-1680, they are recognized as the initialization disk.
Chapter 10 Compatibility 6. Press [F4 (Imprt)]. If “Imprt” does not appear in [F4], first press [PAGE] until “Imprt” is displayed, and then press [F4 (Imprt)]. 7. Press [F1 (SelDr)]. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the load source drive, and rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to select the load source partition, then press [F1 (Back)]. 8. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the song you want to copy, and press [F4 (MARK)].
Chapter 10 Compatibility 1. Connect the Zip drive to the VS-1680. 2. Select the song you want to convert for use VS880/VS-880EX as the current song. 3. Insert a ZIP disk into the Zip drive. 4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 5. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F1 (SONG)]. 6. Press [F5 (Exprt)]. If “Exprt” does not appear in [F5], first press [PAGE] until “Exprt” is displayed, and then press [F5 (Exprt)]. 7. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Save As.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Previewing Techniques (Preview) 2. Press [PLAY] to begin playback of the song. 3. Play back the song until you reach the point you are looking for. Press [STOP] to stop playback. When editing a song, you will likely want to find precise points in the song, for example the point where sound begins or where the climax begins, when using Auto Punch-In Recording, and in other editing situations.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Press the following buttons while their button indicators are lit. [ ][ [TO]: [FROM]: ]: Selects the track to be played back. The song is played back repeatedly up to the designated point. The song is played back repeatedly starting from the designated point. fig.11-03(scrub.eps) Scrub Length (FROM) Current Time Scrub Length Scrub Length Time SCRUB SCRUB Finding the Location Where the Sound Begins (example) 1.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Recalling a Specific Location (Jump) Besides using the TIME/VALUE dial, markers and locators to move the current time of the song, you can also directly specify a location or measure and beat to be recalled. This is convenient when designating locations during Track Edit and Phrase Edit. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [JUMP (PAGE)]. 2. ”Jump” appears in the display. Use [ ], [ ] and the TIME/VALUE dial to enter the time location. fig.11-05(jump.eps) 3.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Preparations for Auto Mix Press [AUTOMIX]. The button indicator lights, indicating that Mix mode is on. fig.11-06(am_on.eps) 3. Select the channels which you want to record using Auto Mix. While pressing [AUTOMIX], so that the button indicators to blink, press the input channel or track channel SELECT button or the Master Block [EDIT] button. 4. Hold down [SCENE] and press [TAP]. A marker is added at the current time location.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions When the current time is included in an adjacent marker: Press either [SCENE] and [PREVIOUS] or [SCENE] and [NEXT], the gradation range will be specified in a same range. fig.11-11(gra1.eps) Marker 1 Current Time Marker 2 Time Gradation Range Current Time Marker 2 Marker 3 Time Gradation Range Gradation Range 6. Press [AUTOMIX]. The button indicator light goes off.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions If You Don’t Want to Record Fader Settings (Mask Fader) Making Changes to Auto Mix (Micro Edit) You can specify that the settings adjustable from the top panel will not be recorded, as described in “Recording the Mixer Settings, Method 1 (Snapshot).” For example, this is effective when you have made fade-in settings as in “Recording the Mixer Settings, Method 2 (Gradation)”, and then wish to modify effect send levels or other settings.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Disabling Auto Mix Only on Specified Channels 1. Move to the point where you want to disable Auto Mix. 2. Confirm that Auto Mix mode is on. 3. Select the channels for which you want Auto Mix disabled. While pressing [AUTOMIX], so that the button indicators to blink, press the input channel or track channel SELECT button or the Master Block [EDIT] button. 4. Hold down [SCENE] and press [CLEAR]. Auto Mix is disabled on the selected channels. 5. Press [AUTOMIX].
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions However if you once again record (step 3’) after returning to the condition of recording number 2, the recordings 3–5 that were canceled by the Undo operation will be lost. This means that if after step 3’ you use the Undo operation to return to the previous step, you will return to the condition of step 2. fig.11-16a(redo.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Cancelling Only the Very LastPerformed Operation If you most frequently use the Undo function to undo just the previously performed recording/editing operation (i.e., undo level 1), you may prefer not to be bothered with the messages that appear when the [UNDO] button is pressed. In this case, make the following settings so that just the previous operation will be undone immediately when the [UNDO] button is pressed. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)].
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Selecting the Channels to be Monitored You can also select which channels to monitor through each channel’s Edit screen. Use the following procedure. 3-1. Press the SELECT button for the input or track channels you wish to monitor. 3-2. Press [F3 (SOLO)]. If “SOLO” does not appear in [F3], first press [PAGE] until “SOLO” is displayed, and then press [F3 (SOLO)]. 3-3. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. You can monitor the channels for which you have selected “On.” 3-4.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Simultaneously Adjusting a Stereo Source (Stereo Link) When recording or playing back a stereo source, normal mixer operations require you to control the left and right channels separately, which can make it inconvenient to adjust equalizer, effects, and other settings. In such cases, you can have the settings for a pair of channels, with the exception of the fader and pan settings, linked so that they adjusted in the same way. This is called the Stereo Link.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Adjusting the Pan When Stereo Link is on, this adjusts the total left-right balance while preserving the pan settings for both channels. If you want to adjust the pan for each channel independently, use the following procedure. 1. Press the SELECT button for the input or track channels whose pan settings you wish to adjust. 2. Press [F1 (Pan)]. If “Pan” does not appear in [F1], first press [PAGE] until “Pan” is displayed, and then press [F1 (Pan)]. 3. Press [F6 (PRM.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions StereoIn Select This selects the external input connector or jack using Stereo In. Off: Stereo In is not used. Input 1/2: Selects INPUT jacks 1/2 for use with Stereo In. Input 3/4: Selects INPUT jacks 3/4 for use with Stereo In. Input 5/6: Selects INPUT jacks 5/6 for use with Stereo In. Input 7/8: Selects INPUT jacks 7/8 for use with Stereo In. Digital: Selects the DIGITAL IN connector (coaxial or optical) for use with Stereo In.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Directly Inputting Alphanumeric Characters Sounding the Metronome Not only can you use the normal process of rotating the TIME/VALUE dial to enter text, but you can also use the buttons on the top panel like an ASCII keyboard, for example when editing markers or locators (using numerals), or changing song and phrase names (using the alphabet). Directly Entering Numerals (Numeric Keys) 1. Press [NUMERICS/ASCII]. The button indicator lights. 2.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Sync Gen. (Generator) This selects the MIDI Clock on which the Metronome will be based. Select “MIDIclk” if you wish to use the Tempo Map, and “SyncTr” if you are going to use Sync Track. Off: The MIDI Clock is not transmitted. MTC: MIDI Time Code is transmitted (the metronome does not sound). MIDIclk: The Tempo Map MIDI Clock is transmitted. SyncTr: The Sync Track MIDI Clock is transmitted.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions 5. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. The Sync/Tempo screen appears in the display. fig.11-28(sync/tempo.eps) 6. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Sync Gen.,” and rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. Sync Gen. (Generator) This selects the MIDI Clock on which the Metronome will be based. Select “MIDIclk” if you wish to use the Tempo Map, and “SyncTr” if you are going to use Sync Track. Off: The MIDI Clock is not transmitted.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions The Optimize operation searches all V-tracks on the target song, and when playing back those V-tracks, erases the phrases that cannot be heard. For example, even if you execute the Optimize with the V-track 1 of Track 1 selected, the phrases that are heard when V-tracks 2–16 are selected for playback are not deleted. fig.11-30(opt.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Changing the Name of Performance Data (Song Name) You can change the names of your newly created songs and add comments that explain simply what kind of songs they are. 1. Make the song whose name you want to change the current song. 2. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 3. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F1 (SONG)]. The Song menu icon appears in the display. 4. Press [F3 (NAME)].
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions 6. This sets you up to specify the next segment. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Repeat Step 5 to designate the following segment in the same manner as the first. You can arrange up to a maximum of 99 separate segments. At this time, the function buttons work as shown below. [F1 (NEW)]: Specify the next segment. [F2 (Clr)]: Clears the segment designation where the cursor is positioned. [F3 (Del)]: Deletes the segment where the cursor is positioned.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions 4. You can check the track name by pressing [F1 (SelTr)]. If you are going to set a mark at this time, the press [F1 (Back)]. fig.11-36(sel_tr.eps) Setting Markers When the cursor is moved to “Track,” you can have marks simultaneously set to or deleted from all selected tracks. For example, if you move the cursor to “Track 1” and press [F3 (MARK)], marks are set in V-tracks 1–16 on Track 1.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Adjusting the Levels for Each Track You can adjust the volume level of each input and track channel without using the channel faders. You can raise the volume when playing back tracks that were recorded at low levels, avoid distorted sound that may occur when adjusting the channel equalizers, and be able to operate with the channel faders near 0 dB. Use the following procedure. 1.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions 3. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. Determining Output Phase This selects the phase (NRM, INV) for each channel. Usually, “NRM” is selected. NRM: Normal phase (same phase as the input) INV: Inverted phase (opposite phase) The VS-1680 features eight analog output jacks and two digital connectors, each of which can have various signals assigned to it. Set the output for each output jacks or connectors using the following procedure. 4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)].
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions 3. Press [F2 (Mon)]. If “Mon” does not appear in [F2], first press [PAGE] until “Mon” is displayed, and then press [F2 (Mon)]. fig.11-44(mon.eps) Level Balance (Level) This adjusts the volume level (0–127) for the MONITOR jack. This is adjusted with the MONITOR knob on the top panel. (Balance) This adjusts the left-right balance (L63–0–R63) for the MONITOR jacks. AUX1/EFX3: Sounds assigned to the AUX 1 bus.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions AUX1/EFX3: Sounds assigned to the AUX1 bus. With EFFECT B installed, the sounds are those assigned to the (EFX3) EFFECT bus. AUX2/EFX4: Sounds assigned to the AUX2 bus. With EFFECT B installed, the sounds are those assigned to the (EFX4) EFFECT bus. AUX3/AUX: Sounds assigned to the AUX3 bus. With EFFECT B installed, the sounds are those assigned to the AUX bus. 4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Return to Play condition.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Confirming That a Drive is Not Damaged (Drive Check) You can check the drive you are using to make sure it can be read correctly. This is referred to as Drive Check. This provides a way to determine whether a failure during Song Copy (p. 113) or DAT Backup (p. 141) is due to a problem in the song itself that was saved on disk, whether the problem is with the connections, or if there is a problem of some other kind.
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions ReadError: Number of read errors detected by this operation Clusters These are the smallest unit of memory that the VS-1680 uses to manage data on a disk drive. The smallest physical units on a disk drive are called either sectors or blocks, and depending on the device, the size that is handled can be selected. For example, the VS-1680 is designed to use disks with 512 bytes/sector. When the VS-1680 manages song data, it handles 64 sectors as a single unit (cluster).
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions This section describes the settings that affect the overall functioning of the VS1680. Switching the Display Content In Play condition, the graphic display is separated into different areas (pane). Use the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] or buttons as well as the TIME/VALUE dial to perform various operations in each zone. The currently active region is outlined with a bold line.
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions Each of the function button works as shown below. fig.12-04(tr_lvl.eps) [F1 (LMTrk)]: This displays the track mixer level meter. Track Channel Level fig.12-05(in_lvl.eps) [F2 (LM In)]: Master Level This displays the input mixer level meter. Input Channel Level fig.12-06(efx_lvl.eps) Monitor Level Monitor Level Master Level [F3 (LMAux)]: This displays the EFFECT bus and AUX bus level meters.
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions Lower Part of the Display This area displays the Playlist. Each time you hold down [SHIFT] and press [PLAY (DISPLAY)], the display appears or disappears. fig.12-08(pl_w_vtr.eps) Phrase name at the cursor position/current location Cursor Track name at the cursor position Playlist V-track status Current track Tracks containing recorded data Tracks not containing recorded data fig.12-09(playlist2.
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions [F2 (ZOOM-)]: This reduces (in three stages) the display of the Playlist in the Track area. When the waveform is displayed, this reduces the display of the waveform in the level area. fig.12-11(pl_tr_min.eps) [F3 (← →)]: This enlarges (in four stages) the display of the Playlist in the time area. When the waveform is displayed, this enlarges the display of the waveform in the time area.
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions [F5 (WAVE)]: This displays the level (waveform) of the sounds recorded on the tracks. Pressing the button once more removes this from the screen. You can select the desired track by both rotating the TIME/VALUE dial or pressing [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] while the lower part of the display is outlined with a bold line. fig.12-14(wave.
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions Fader Match Here, the fader is selected to control the sound if there is a discrepancy between the current fader and the actual volume level. Jump: The actual value will change at the instant that the fader is moved. Null: No change is made unless the fader or pan knob is moved to its current actual value. 4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Return to Play condition.
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions Checking the Remaining Disk Space When Using the Foot Switch The amount of free disk space available for recording the current song is displayed as “Remained” in the upper part of the display. You can select the type of display for this. With an optional foot switch (such as the Roland DP-2 or BOSS FU-5U) connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack, you can choose how the foot switch functions.
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions Overall Settings for the VS1680 (Global Parameters) These are setting related to the overall operation of the VS-1680. Holding the function of [SHIFT] You can temporarily hold functions by pressing [SHIFT]. This allows you to show the menu icons for each condition and save songs with one hand. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System menu icon is displayed. If the System menu icon does not appear, then press [F6 (EXIT)]. 2.
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions Example of entering numerals from lower to higher place digits For example, let’s see how “01h23m45s00f” is input when the NUMERICS Type is set to “Up.” 1. Press [NUMERICS]. The button indicator lights. 2. The cursor appears at the digit furthest to the right (in the lowest place). Press the LOCATOR buttons [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [0], and [0], in that order.
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions When There Is No Hard Disk Installed Even when there is no hard disk installed in the VS1680, it still can be used with only a Zip drive connected to the SCSI connector. In such instances, it takes approximately 30 seconds after the power is turned on of the VS-1680 to check its internal hard disk connection status. To avoid this wait, you can preset the VS1680 not to attempt to use the internal hard disk.
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions PREVIOUS/NEXT Sw (PREVIOUS/NEXT Switch) This selects how the [PREVIOUS] and [NEXT] buttons function. PHRASE: [PREVIOUS] and [NEXT] are used to move the current playback time to the beginning or end of the previous or following phrase. MARKER:[PREVIOUS] and [NEXT] are used to move the current playback time to the previous or following marker. 4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Return to Play condition.
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions Overall Settings for Playback and Recording (Play/Record Parameters) 2. Press [F3 (PLAY)]. If “PLAY” does not appear in [F3], first press [PAGE] until “PLAY” is displayed, and then press [F3 (PLAY)]. These are settings related to the overall workings of the Play and Record functions. 3. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Marker Stop,” then rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. At this time, set this to “On.
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions Scrolling the Waveform While the level (waveform) of the sounds is displayed (p. 184), you can scroll the waveform display. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System menu icon is displayed. If the System menu icon does not appear, then press [F6 (EXIT)]. 2. Press [F3 (PLAY)]. If “PLAY” does not appear in [F3], first press [PAGE] until “PLAY” is displayed, and then press [F3 (PLAY)]. 3.
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions To Have a Message Displayed at a Specified Time The VS-1680 features an internal clock, allowing you to have the unit turn on automatically on a specified day, or a specified time (except during Drive Initialize and other certain operations) to have a message of your choosing appear in the display. This is refered to as the alarm function.
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Along with the functions or external devices explained in earlier chapters, this chapter explains some actual ways and gives some tips in which the VS-1680 can be used effectively. First press [PLAY (DISPLAY)], and begin each operation from Play condition. Synchronizing the Operations of Two VS-1680 Units The VS-1680 is compatible with MMC. Here, we explain how the operation of two VS-1680 units can be synchronized.
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Device ID This sets the Device ID number (1–32) that is used when exchanging exclusive messages (mixer parameters) with an external MIDI device. Exclusive messages can be transmitted and received between devices which have the same Device ID number setting. Here, set this to “17.” MIDI Thru (MIDI Thru Switch) This switches the function of the MIDI OUT/THRU connector. For now, set this to “Out.
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Device ID This sets the Device ID number (1–32) that is used when exchanging exclusive messages (mixer parameters) with an external MIDI device. Exclusive messages can be transmitted and received between devices which have the same Device ID number setting. Here, set this to “17.” SysEx.Rx (System Exclusive Receive Switch) Exclusive messages are received when this is set to “On.” At this time, set this to “On.
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Synchronizing with Cakewalk Pro Audio (MMC) The VS-1680 supports MMC. This means that when two VS-1680 units are synchronized or when a VS-1680 is used in conjunction with an MMC-supporting MIDI sequencer etc., operations such as song playback, stop and fast-forward can be performed by operating only the master device. MMC (Appendices p. 64) * Some MIDI devices are not compatible with the MMC used by the VS-1680.
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Settings for the VS-1680 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System menu icon is displayed. If the System menu icon does not appear, then press [F6 (EXIT)]. 2. Press [F4 (MIDI)]. If “MIDI” does not appear in [F4], first press [PAGE] until “MIDI” is displayed, and then press [F4 (MIDI)]. 3. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to make the settings as described below.
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Settings for Cakewalk Pro Audio Make the settings for Cakewalk Pro Audio as described below. For more detailed information about Cakewalk, please refer to the Cakewalk owner’s manual.
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Recording to Cakewalk 1. Make the connections as shown below. fig.13-03(cwtovs.digi.eps) Computer Cakewalk MIDI Interface Sound Card MIDI Driver MIDI IN DIGITAL IN MIDI OUT coaxial or optical DIGITAL OUT MIDI OUT MIDI IN VS-1680 2. Follow the procedure as described in “Settings for the VS-1680” (p. 198) and “Settings for Cakewalk Pro Audio” (p. 199), set up the system so that the VS-1680 and Cakewalk are synchronized. 3.
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Recording to the VS-1680 1. Make the connections as shown below. fig.13-04(vstocw_digi.eps) Computer Cakewalk MIDI Interface Sound Card MIDI Driver MIDI IN DIGITAL OUT MIDI OUT coaxial or optical DIGITAL IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN VS-1680 2. Follow the procedure as described in “Settings for the VS-1680” (p. 198) and “Settings for Cakewalk Pro Audio” (p. 199), set up the system so that the VS-1680 and Cakewalk are synchronized. 3.
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) 6. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to change the settings as shown below. Master Clock This is used to select the reference clock for the VS1680 operations. Here, set this to “DIGIN1” or “DIGIN2.” DIGIN1: Based on the digital signal received at the DIGITAL IN connector 1 (coaxial). INT: Based on the VS-1680’s internal clock.
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Controller numbers correspond to the track channel parameters as follows. Controller numbers correspond to the Master section 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 Controller Number 68 70 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 102 103 104 105 106 107 Mixer Parameter TRACK STATUS MST Send Level Level Meter MST Send Pan/Balance EQ L Freq. EQ L Gain EQ M Freq.
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Preparations for Compu Mix 1. Make the connections as shown below. fig.13-07(compumix.eps) Cntrl Local (Control Local Switch) When this is set to “Off,” actual volume levels remain unchanged even when the faders on the top panel are moved (fader movements have no effect). Normally, this is set to “On.” At this time, set the Control Local switch to “On.
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) To Have the Fader Movements Ignored When playing back songs using Compu Mix, may be you want the actual volume levels to remain unchanged even when the faders on the top panel are moved. In such instances, use the following procedure. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System menu icon is displayed. If the System menu icon does not appear, then press [F6 (EXIT)]. 2. Press [F4 (MIDI)].
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Synchronizing with Video Equipment When used in combination with the Roland SI-80S, you can control playback and stop functions on the VS-1680 with video equipment featuring a consumer video interface that conforms to (RCTC) time code. Make the connections as shown below, and refer to the SI-80S owner’s manual and the owner’s manual for your video device. fig.13-05(si_connect.
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Sync Error Level This sets the interval (0–10) for checking MTC receiving status when synchronize VS-1680 with MTC from an external MIDI device. If the MTC is not being sent continuously, the VS-1680 checks the MTC and if there is an error, cancels synchronization. By setting a longer interval under such circumstances, synchronization can continue, even if there is a certain degree of error. Normally, set this to “5.
Index R: Page Number of Owner’s Manual A: Page Number of Appendices (Numeric) (E) (M) 10-band graphic equalizer ............................................A102, A122 2-channel RSS.....................A85, A113 3-band Isolator .................A108, A126 4-band parametric equalizer ............................................A101, A122 Effect ..................R30, R103, A74, A81 Effect bus .............................R24, R106 Equalizer .............................R75, A110 Error level ...........
Index (R) RSS .........................................A64, A85 Random access ..............................R27 Realtime........................................R158 Realtime modify filter .....A100, A121 Recording bus................................R24 Recording mode ............................R58 Removable disk ......................R5, A64 Reverb .................................A81, A110 Reverb 2 ..............................A99, A120 Rotary ..................................A91, A117 (S) (T) TOC ...
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Cover.e 04.8.19 10:23 AM Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Cover.e 04.8.18 5:06 PM Page 1 ® Concerning Copyright SCMS (Appendices p. 64) Disclaimer of liability Roland will take no responsibility for any “direct damages,” “consequential damages,” or “any other damages” which may result from your use of the VS-1680. These damages may include but are not limited to the following events which can occur when using the VS-1680.
