Roland owner manual Expanding the functionality of the VS-1680, If you purchased

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Expanding the functionality of the VS-1680

There are several ways in which the new functions can be added to the VS-1680. Please read the section that applies to your VS-1680.

NOTE

After you have upgraded the VS-1680, you can continue using the hard disk that you are currently using without any changes. It is not necessary to initialize the hard disk. However, as a precaution against unforeseen accidents, we recommend that you back up your song data before performing the upgrade.

disk drives.

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If you purchased the

VS-1680 V-XPANDED

If you purchased the VS-1680 V-XPANDED, you need not perform any procedure. Skip this section and begin reading Chapter 2 (p.8).

If you purchased the V-XPANDED system program Zip disk

You can use the V-XPANDED system program Zip disk to add the V-XPANDED functionality to your VS-1680. Prepare the following items.

-VS-1680

-SCSI Zip drive

-VS-1680 V-XPANDED system program Zip disk

NOTE

The V-XPANDED system program Zip disk contains a program which installs the software update. Be careful not to initialize it on the VS-1680.

1.Make sure that the power is turned off on all devices.

NOTE

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

2.Disconnect all cables that were connected to the VS-1680.

3.Connect the SCSI Zip drive to the VS-1680. On the back of the Zip drive, make sure the termination switch is set to ’on’.

NOTE

Have only the SCSI Zip drive connected. Do not connect any other

4.Turn on the power of the SCSI zip drive.

5.Insert the VS-1680 V-XPANDED system program Zip disk into the SCSI Zip drive.

6.Connect the power cable to the VS-1680.

7.Turn on the rear panel power switch of the VS-1680.

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8.Wait for the display to prompt “Update System Program?” and then press [YES].

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MEMO

If this display does not appear, the VS-1680 was not able to recognize the Zip disk. Turn off the power, re-insert the disk correctly, and turn the power on once again.

9.A message will ask whether you wish to keep the user settings that are stored in your VS-1680. Press [YES] and

proceed to step 11. If you wish to initialize (erase) the user settings, press [NO], and proceed to step 10.

The user settings that can be left in the VS-1680 are as follows.

-Easy routing (VS-1680 Owner’s Manual, p. 41)

-Effect user patches (VS-1680 Owner’s Manual, p. 110)

-Alarm function message (VS-1680 Owner’s Manual, p. 193)

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Contents 01898978 ‘99-3-E3-11T Table of Contents Precautions Automix editing functionality Additional effect algorithmsEnhanced support for CD-R/CD-RW drives Enhanced operationsIf you purchased the V-XPANDED system program Zip disk Expanding the functionality of the VS-1680If you purchased Expanding the functionality of the VS-1680 Added mastering tracks Mix 16 tracks down to 2 tracks Mastering RoomMixing down to the mastering tracks Cannot be usedTrk L track L Trk R track R StatusAfter Rec after recording MarkerPlaying back the mastering tracks Signal flow routingMixdown shortcut Mixing down while inserting effects Off Rec EFX1 effect insert switchSnd effect send level Rtn effect return levelHold down STOP, and press Status for all tracks Expander Compressor Mixer New effects algorithmsEQ Equalizer Enh Enhancer BCut Bass-cut filterInput Exp ExpanderMix Mixer Cmp CompressorLmt Limiter Out OutputLFT/HFT Frequency trimmer Modeling various speakers Speaker ModelingSpMod speaker modeling Release Effective ways to use speaker modelingErasing data from a specific area Erase Editing an automixTarget Copying data to another location CopyDestination Mark Smooth data transitions GradationDestination Target Marker Add ValueGradation Curve Press page so that F5 indicates A.Mix, and then Increasing or decreasing all data values Shift/ExpandThreshold ExpandShift Specifying the writing speed Speed Using the VS-1680 with a CD-R/CD-RW driveSong writing procedure CD Speed FinalizeWrite Method Source Song Backup procedureSpecifying the speed of saving Speed X2 353 KBps X1 176 KBps Recovery procedure+Verify Erase All Songs Attention Shortcut to the Phrase Edit window Enhancements related to operationCreating a new phrase Phrase New Sorting the take list SortTrack Deleting a take DeleteTake 1090 Naming a take Name14.e Type Dividing a phrase into two parts Phrase SplitMargin OUT ThresholdDivide Split To to point Group Linking the faders of two or more channels Fader GroupF6 Exit or Exit no Copying mixer settingsF4 Exec or Enter YES DC Cut Shift Lock on/off SHIFT+YESRemoving direct current offset from the mix bus Checking inserted effects Icon and Patch Name display Enhancements to the display and specificationsEasy Routing Additional template Mastering Switching the Song Select window List displayImmediate application of step-edited changes Settings not stored in a scene Monitor LevelMaster Send switch display has been changed Pan→ MIX Index SymbolsInformation
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