Fostex VF160EX Metronome Function, Setting the tempo map, Setting metronome output

Metronome Function

The VF160EX incorporates a tempo map to set a desired bar/beat (4/4, 3/4, etc.) and tempo (30-250). It is possible to output a metronome sound, according to the setting of the tempo map. This allows for recording in sync with the rhythm output from the VF160EX without having to use an external metronome or rhythm box.

Setting the tempo map

The user must first set the tempo map to output metro- nome sound. The tempo map can be set through the "Beat Setting" menu and "Tempo Setting" menu of the SETUP mode. The default setting of the tempo map is set to 4/4 bar/beat with a tempo of 120. The following procedures are unnecessary if the default setting does not have to be modified. The tempo map of the default setting means that the metronome sound will always click at a 4/4 beat and 120 tempo.

1.Press the [SETUP] key when the VF160EX is in the STOP mode, to go to the SETUP mode.

The display to select a SETUP menu appears.

Setting metronome output

The next step is whether to set the system to output metronome sound or not. This is done in the same manner as setting the tempo map and is set from the "Metronome Function Setting" menu in the SETUP mode.

1.Use the [JOG] dial to select the "Click?" menu, then press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The currently set item (On or Off) flashes. The default setting is set to "Off".

2.Use the [JOG] dial to select "On" (flashing), then press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The metronome function is now turned "On".

2.Use the [JOG] dial to select the "Signature Set" menu, then press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The menu to set the beat appears. Refer to "Setting the Beat" on page 99 for more details on how to customize the beat setting.

3.When the setting has been completed, press the [EXIT/ NO] key twice to escape from the SETUP mode.

Set the time base to the BAR/BEAT.

3.After setting the beat, press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the SETUP menu.

4.Use the [JOG] dial to select the "Tempo Set" menu, then press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The menu to set the tempo appears. Refer to "Setting the Tempo" on page 135 for more details on how to customize the tempo setting.

5.After setting the tempo, press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the SETUP menu.

Next, proceed with the "Setting Metronome Output" procedure.

1.Press the [DISP SEL] key while the [SHIFT] key is depressed to switch the time base display to the "BAR/ BEAT" display.

It is possible to check the bar/beat set in the tempo map by switching to the "BAR/BEAT" display.

Checking metronome sound

1.Press the [PLAY] key to play the VF160.

The metronome sound level appears on the level meter of ch16. At this time, turn up the master fader and fader of ch16 to "0", then use the [PHONES] knob or [MON OUT] knob to turn up the volume, to monitor the metronome sound.

It is possible to output the metronome sound from ch16 as described above. It is also possible to use the metronome sound as a guide to record to ch1-15.

INPUT

1/9/A

2/10/B

3/11/C

4/12/D

5/13/E

6/14/F

7/15/G

8/16/H

MON OUT

PHONES

BAL

UNBAL

INSERT

BAL

UNBAL

INSERT

L

R

TRIM

MON OUT

PHONES

LINE

MIC LINE

MIC

LINE

MIC

LINE

MIC

LINE

MIC

LINE

MIC

LINE

MIC

LINE

MIC

0

10

0

10

PEAK

PEAK

PEAK

PEAK

PEAK

PEAK

PEAK

PEAK

1/9/A

2/10/B

3/11/C

4/12/D

5/13/E

6/14/F

7/15/G

8/16/H

-∞				-∞
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	TRACK
-∞				-∞				-∞
9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	TRACK	MASTER
A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	INPUT

Use the ch16 fader to adjust the output level of the metronome sound (clicking sound).

<Note>

The metronome sound (clicking sound) cannot be heard unless ch16 is set to "TRK (Track)".

Press the [INPUT SEL] key to see that ch16 is set to "TRK", as shown in the display on the left.

<Caution>

When the metronome function is no longer necessary, always go to the SETUP mode to turn OFF the metronome function.

As long as the metronome function is ON, it is not possible to record on track 16, and any sounds already recorded on track 16 cannot be played.

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