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Roland VS-1824 owner manual

Models: VS-1824

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Owner’s Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s Manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s Manual p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s Manual p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, User Guide, Owner’s Manual, and Appendices should be read in its entirety. These manuals should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

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Page Important Safety Instructions Page Page Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Memory BackupCopyright Handling the Internal Hard Disk DriveAbout the License Agreement Disclaimer of liabilityTable of Contents Table of Contents Input Mixer Default Assignment Channel Link Using the MetronomeFader/Mute Button Determining OutputConnecting Insert Effects Procedure for Using EffectsTrack Mixer Master BlockUsing Effects While Recording Connecting Loop EffectsThree Important Reminders About Using Effects Using EZ Routing Step EditingUsing the Monitor Knob to Adjust Channel Panning Connecting an external CD-R/CD-RW DrivePhrase Editing Editing OperationsRecovering Drive Space Using Midi Controller MessagesUsing External Hard Drives Synchronizing with Midi SequencersBackup Options Hard Drive MaintenanceCD-R Backup and Recover Saving Song Data to DAT DAT BackupAlarm Clock Play and Record SettingsUsing External Effects Units Syncing a VS- 1824 and VS-880/880EX or VSR-880Main Features About the Package ContentsPreparations Connectivity Simple OperationMajor Options Top and Rear Panels Peak IndicatorsMixer Section Input KnobsChannel Faders Status ButtonsTop and Rear Panels Monitor Knob Phones KnobRecorder Section Transport Control Buttons MIDI/DISK IndicatorContrast Knob CD-RW/MASTERING ButtonRear Panel Front Panel Saving and Managing Data Managing Disk Contents PartitioningTakes and Phrases Location Where a Performance is Recorded SongSources, Tracks, and Channels Before You Start VS-1824 TerminologyExecute Song Store p About Events About Button NamesExecute Song Optimize p Erase AutoMix data pEffect bus and AUX bus Signal Flow BussesInput Mixer Switching the Fader FunctionsTrack Mixer ChannelsDifferences from a Tape-Type MTR Master BlockAuxiliary Tracks for Each Track Track Minutes and Recording TimeEffects Section Connecting EffectsAbout the Effect Expansion Board InsertTurning On the Power Turning the Power On and OffTurning Off the Power Basic OperationRestarting Saving Your Song Song StoreIf Store Current ? is Displayed Basic OperationDate Edit Setting the Internal ClockDate Format Time EditOperating the VS-1824 Adjusting the display ContrastBasic Navigation Jump button Function ButtonsShift button Select buttonsTime / Value dial Mixer and System InitializeFunction is called Initialize System/Mixer parameter Display Playback OperationsDisplay Regions Center Part of the DisplayLower Part of the Display Selecting a Playlist DisplayPlayback Operations Function Buttons While on the Playlist Display Mixer Channel Display Muting and Soloing Changing Track StatusMuting Tracks Muting Inputs and Effect ReturnsSolo Mode Using LocatorsQuick Soloing Storing LocatorsEditing Stored Locators Changing the Locator BankClearing Locator Locate to a Marker Using Previous and Next Using MarkersStoring a Marker About Marker NumbersClearing Markers Editing Marker ValuesClearing Specific Markers Clearing All MarkersChange Playback Position Using TIME/VALUE Dial Changing Playback Position Using JumpMove to the Beginning or End of a Song Using FF and REW Other Ways to Move In a SongProtecting Performances Protecting Songs Song ProtectAbout Song Protect To Remove Song Protect Selecting and Loading Songs Song SelectPreparing for a New Recording Recording OperationsCreate a New Song Song New Items Necessary for RecordingRecording Operations Recording ModeIcon Copy System PRM Copy System ParametersSong Numbers About Recording TimesIf Drive Busy! is Displayed All times are approximateRecording and Mixing Process Connecting InstrumentsInput 8 jack and the Guitar Hi-Z jack cannot be Sources Assigned to Tracks Recording to the TracksWhen You Are Recording in Stereo What to do About Low-Level Input SignalsRecording on Other Tracks Overdubbing Recording Using Different Virtual Tracks V-TracksManual Punch-In Using the Foot Switch Manual Punch-In Using the Record ButtonManual Punch-In/Punch-Out Using Markers Using LocatorsAuto Punch-In and Punch-Out GPIProgramming Points During Song Playback Recording Procedure When Using Auto PunchEditing Punch-In and Punch-Out Points Loop Recording Editing the Loop Points for Punch-In and Punch-Out Recording Procedure Using Loop PlayF1 Start F4 EndRecording and Editing Operation Which Can Be Undone Undo Undo and RedoCancel Only the Very Last- Performed Operation To cancel an Undo RedoTo use the Undo Function Undo messageSelecting Source Tracks Destination Tracks Track BouncingSet Meters to Pre-Fader Track Record the Track Bounce Track Bouncing With EffectsPreparations for Recording a Digital Source Recording a Digital SourceIf Digital In Lock is Displayed If Digital In Unlock is DisplayedRecording From a CD Using the MetronomeTurn On the Metronome Sync Gen. Sync GeneratorProgram the Tempo Map Using an External Midi Sound Source to Play the MetronomeINT MidiOut Midi Thru Midi Thru SwitchThru MIDAcc.Note Accent NoteUsing the Digital Mixer Using the Digital Mixer Method One Switching the Fader Functions FADER/MUTE ButtonFader/Mute Button Method Two Input Mixer ScreenDetermining Output Monitor Output ConnectorsMon Monitor Digital Out Connectors AUX ConnectorsAUX a DOUT1 Digital OUTDIR OUT Direct OUT Direct Out ConnectorsMixer Routing Fader ModeSources Assigned to Tracks Mix Assign Switch Input Mixer Default AssignmentChannel Link Adjust the Levels of Linked ChannelsLink Adjacent Mixer Channels When VS-1824 is selected on fader mode p Adjusting the Panning of Channel Linked ChannelsWhen VS-1880 is selected on fader mode p Group Linking the Faders of Two or More Channels Fader GroupSw Equalizer Switch Using the Equalizer EQSelecting V-Tracks Band EQ Equalizer SelectLow MidAttenuation PhaseNRM INVWhen Phase Mismatch is a Problem Copying Mixer SettingsWhen Phase Mismatch is Not a Problem EqualizerStoring a Mixer Scene Mixer ScenesScene EZ RoutingDeleting a Mixer Scene Recalling a Mixer SceneUpdating a Mixer Scene Input Mixer Mixer Channel Strip DetailF4 FX4 Effect 4 Send F2 FX2 Effect 2 SendF3 FX3 Effect 3 Send F5 AUX AUX SendF2 FX2In Effect 2 Insert F1 FX1In Effect 1 InsertF4 FX4In Effect 4 Insert F3 FX3In Effect 3 InsertF1 Link Channel Link F2 ATT AttenuationTrack Mixer F1FX1 Effect 1 Send F5 V.Trk V-Track SelectSets the channel’s send level 0-127 to the Effect 4 Bus F2 FX2In Effect 2 Insert F2 Stats Status F4FX4In Effect 4 InsertPlay MuteF3 AUX.A AUX a Master BlockF5 DOUT1 Digital OUT F4 AUX.B AUX BThis connects the effect in the Master Block mixer section F2 FX2 Effect 2 Master Send F1 FX1 Effect 1 Master SendF3 FX3 Effect 3 Master Send F4 FX4 Effect 4 Master SendEffect Types Using Internal Effects VS8F-2Location of Effects Insert EffectsUsing Internal Effects VS8F-2 Procedure for Using EffectsLoop Effects Making the Effect ConnectionSelecting Effect Patches Selecting a Preset Patch101 If No Effect Board Appears in the DisplayEffect Patches Creating and Saving UserCreate a User Effect Patch Save an Effect as a User PatchConnecting Insert Effects to Inputs and Tracks Connecting Insert EffectsSave an Effect Patch as Part of a Mixer Scene 103104 Next, Set up the Mixer Connecting Insert Effects in the Master BlockThree Insert Effect Examples 105106 Adjust the Effect Return Level using the Channel Faders Connecting Loop EffectsEffects Return Section 107Effects Two Examples of Using LoopFour Methods of Using Effects While Recording Using Effects While RecordingNext, Set up the Track Mixer Listening to an Insert Effect While RecordingListening to a Loop Effect While Summary Using Insert Effects While RecordingRecording Recording Insert Effects111 Recording a loop effectFinally, Assign both Input 1 and Effects Return To Stereo Track 9/10Recording Stereo Effects Three Important Reminders About Using Effects112 113 EZ RoutingStep Editing Quick EditingSetting Up for Recording Using Step Editing Using EZ Routing Step Editing114 115 116 Setting Up for Mixing Using Step Editing117 Setting Up for Bouncing Using Step Editing118 119 Setting Up for Mastering Using Step Editing120 121 Using EZ Routing Quick Editing122 Track Mixer SettingsSaving an EZ Routing Template Using EZ Routing TemplatesRecalling an EZ Routing Template Deleting an EZ Routing TemplateMixer Automation Automix124 Input Channel/TRACK ChannelAdjust the Display for Automix Using AutomixRealtime Automix Realtime Automix of Track FadersAutomating the Master Stereo Mix and Monitor Output Realtime Automix of Input FadersAutomating Effect Returns 126127 Snapshot AutomationSnap Mode Settings ALL Snap ModeAutomating Effect Changes 128Gradation When the timeline is positioned at a Snapshot marker129 130 Automix Two Gradation ExamplesExample 1 Crossfade Between Stereo Tracks Example 2 Fade Out at End of SongUpdating Automix for a Selected Group of Faders Updating AutomixAutomix Updating Automix for a Section of a Song 131Editing Automix Data Micro Edit Editing Automix DataErasing Data from a Specific Area Erase 132133 Copying Data to Another Location CopyTarget Destination Target 134Destination Mark 135 Smooth Data Transitions Gradation136 Increasing or Decreasing All Data Values Shift/ExpandGradation Curve Marker AddShift 137Expand ThresholdErasing Automix Data on Specified Channels Erasing Automix DataErasing Automix Data on All Channels 138Track Editing Track and Phrase EditingTrack Erase 139Track and Phrase Editing Track Cut140 141 142 Track MoveFrom From Point 143To To Point +Insert144 Track CopyCopy Time Copy Time 145146 Track Insert147 Track Exchange148 Track Time Compression/ Expansion149 Pitch ModeType Vocal, Narration Slow-tempo Songs Fast-tempo Songs To Point150 Track Name151 Track ImportPhrase Delete Phrase Editing152 Automatically Dividing a Phrase Phrase Divide Dividing a Phrase Phrase Divide/Split153 154 Splitting a Phrase into Two Parts Phrase SplitMargin OUT Threshold155 Phrase MoveDivide Split To to point Quantize 156157 Phrase CopyOverlap Copy Time 158159 Phrase Trim160 Phrase Trim OutCreating a New Phrase Phrase New161 TakePhrase Name Naming Takes162 163 Deleting a TakeEditing Tips & Tools Using the from Point EffectivelyEditing Operations Steps for Track EditingQuick Editing Set the Edit PointsEditing Tips & Tools Precision EditingSetting Edit Points Using Scrub Editing Tips & Tools Setting Edit Points Using PreviewAdjusting the Preview Length 166General Guidelines for Using Scrub Setting Scrub LengthSet the TIME/VALUE Dial to Adjust Frame Increments Setting Scrub DirectionWaveform Display Summary of Using Scrub168 Entering Editing Time Values Perform the Button- Pushes to Complete the Edit169 Track Editing vs. Phrase Editing When to Use Phrase Editing170 An Editing Note of Caution Seamless Looping using Track CopyPractical Editing Application 171Method #2 Using , , , and and F2 Now Method #1 Using LocatorsMethod #3 Using a Tempo Map 172Song Arrange Song Editing173 F1 NEWSong Editing Song Split174 F4 Arng175 Song CombineShortcuts for Selecting Tracks During Song Split 176 Create Master Data Mastering CD-RW and MasteringMastering Room Mixing Down to the Mastering Tracks178 CD-RW and MasteringIf Can’t Set Marker Appears in the Display Mastering Tracks Status Shortcut Signal flow routing179 180 Playing Back the Mastering TracksMixing Down While Inserting Effects To Prohibit Digital Copying181 Digital Copy ProtectSnd effect send level 182Rtn effect return level 183 Creating an Audio CDItems Necessary for Creating an Audio CD Before Using the CD-RW driveHandling the CD-RW Drive Handling CD-R/CD-RW DiscsFinalizing Creating a Master Stereo Mix185 Copyright Protection Assembling Multiple Songs for CD RecordingCD Track Numbers 186CD Track Number Tip 187188 Writing Songs to CD-R DiscsFinalize 189Write Method Track at Once Disc at OnceArranging and Recording Multiple Songs to a CD-R Disc Adding a Song to a Partially Recorded Disc190 If Not 44.1kHz Song ! Appears in the Display191 CD Player FunctionZero StopCapture Audio data from Audio CD Capture function Sampling rate setting of current song is 44.1kHz192 If Blank Disc Appears in the Display193 CD-RW and Mastering Canceling the capture Connecting an external CD-R/CD-RW DriveCapturing Time 194Vari Pitch Other Useful FunctionsNumerics/ASCII Entering NumbersStereo Input Using the Monitor Knob to Adjust Channel PanningOther Useful Functions 196Using MTC Using External Midi DevicesSynchronizing with Midi Sequencers Items Necessary for SynchronizationUsing External Midi Devices Synchronization UsingVS-1824 as the Master 198Sync Error Level Synchronization Using the VS-1824 as the Slave199 If Midi Time Code is UnstableUsing the Sync Track Master Using MTC OffsetWhat is the Sync Track? 200Synchronized Operation Recording Midi Clock Messages201 What is a Tempo Map? Using the Tempo Map202 203 Creating a Tempo MapSync Track or Tempo Map Other Methods to Generate aPlace Markers Along with the Tempo Create a Sync Track from Markers205 Creating a Sync Track AutomaticallySync Track Beat Switching Track Status Using Midi Controller MessagesDelaying Sync Track and Tempo Map Start Times 206Switching Effects Switching Scenes207 During Playback of a SongMidi Machine Control Adjusting Effects208 Control TypeCommon Terms Using Software SequencersCakewalk Pro Audio Specific Software ApplicationsCubase Settings Using Software Sequencers VS-1824 as Master DeviceCubase VST Cubase as Master DeviceLogic Audio Logic SettingsLogic as Master Device 212FreeMIDI Digital PerformerPerformer as Master Device 213Vision DSP OMS ConfigurationOpen Midi System OMS Vision as Master Device215 Vision SettingsGeneral Information Regarding Hard Drives Using Hard DrivesDrive Partitioning 216Recording Times vs. Sample Rate/Recording Modes Using Hard DrivesChecking Remaining Space 217Song Optimize Recovering Drive Space218 219 Song EraseConnecting a Fixed External Hard Drive Using External Hard DrivesSelecting an External Hard Drive 220Before Using the Zip Disk Drive Connecting a Removable External Hard DriveHandling the Zip Disk Drive Handling Zip Disks222 Initializing Formatting the DriveTo initialize a new drive Song Copy Playable p Saving a Song to an External Drive Song Copy223 Song Copy Playable Using Hard Drives Song Copy Archives p224 225 Song Copy ArchivesIf Disk Memory Full Appears in the Display Erase All Songs226 Loading a Song from an External DriveHandling Song Copy Archives Disks 227 228 Drive SelectUsing Hard Drives Drive Initialize with Physical Formatting Hard Drive MaintenanceDrive Initialize 229230 Drive CheckF1 SelDr To Cancel Drive Check Check Drive Reliability using Surface Scan231 DAT Backup Backup OptionsCD-R Backup External Removable DriveCD-R Backup and Recover CD-R Backup233 CD-R Backup Items Necessary for CD-R BackupInserting a CD If a disc tray does not openSourse Song 235+Verify 236 CD-R Recover237 Items Necessary for DAT Backup About the Devices Used in DAT BackupBefore Backing Up to DAT 238Using a DAT Recorder DAT Backup Saving Song Data to DAT DAT Backup239 Time Needed to Backup Tape Quantity Needed for DAT Backup240 DAT Recover Recovering Data from a DAT241 Digital In SelectChecking DAT Tape Contents 243 DAT Backup Verification244 VS-1824 → VS-1680, VS-880/ 880EX, VS-890 or VSR-880 Drive CompatibilityVS-1680, VS-880/880EX, VS-890 or VSR-880 → VS-1824 VS-840/840EX ↔ VS-1824Compatibility with Other VS Recorders Song Import246 247 Song ExportSave As 248Export Track System Settings for Each Song System and Global SettingsFader Match 249Peak Hold Sw Peak Hold Switch System and Global SettingsPeak Hold Remaining Recording TimeFoot Switch Settings Global SettingsShift Lock 251Numerics Type When Holding Down Shift252 Shift Lock ShortcutExample of entering numerals with Down Setting Example of entering numerals with Up SettingMeasure Display 253Scsi ID Number IDE Drive Switch254 Scsi Self IDInput Peak Level Previous/Next Switch255 Fan Control Adjusting the Button Sensitivity256 EDIT/SOLOMidi Model ID Removing a Direct Current Offset from the MIX Bus257 Record Monitor Play and Record SettingsMarker Stop 258Scrolling the Waveform Display Fade Length259 Fade Length260 Alarm ClockMode Week261 Specific ApplicationsMidi Thru Midi Thru Switch = OUT Settings for the Master VSSpecific Applications 262Syncing the VS-880 to the VS-1824 Using MTC and MMC Settings for the Slave VSSetup Syncing a VS-1824 and VS-880/880EX or VSR-880VS-880/880EX Settings Specific Applications VS-1824 Settings264 Correspondence Between Midi Channels and Controller Numbers When using System Exclusive Messages265 266 Preparations for Compu MixRecording with Compu Mix Synchronizing with Video Equipment267 MMC Midi Machine Control268 Using External Effects UnitsWhy Do I Hear the Inputs All of the Time? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow Do I Control the Stereo Tracks Independently? 269Frequently Asked Questions What is the FADER/MUTE Button Used For?How Do I Burn Audio CDs? How Do I Choose Which Tracks are Burned to the CD?271 On the CD?How Do I Use Automix? How Do I Create a Tempo Map?272 EZ Routing? How Do I Create a User Template273 Gradation274 How Do I Bounce Tracks?How Do I Bounce Tracks with Effects? Why Can’t I Hear My Effects?275 Setting the Scrub Length How Do I Use the Scrub and Waveform Display Features?What do the X and Y Parameters do? 276277 How Do I Record a Stereo Signal?VS-880/880EX, VS-890/VSR-880 How Do I Import VS-1680VS-840/840EX Songs? 278279 Index280 Index281 Effect282 Global settings283 Insert effects284 Mastering tracks285 Parameters286 Punching287 Songs288 Time compression/expansion289 Africa InformationAvis Disclaimer of liability Capture Audio data from Audio CD Capture function Capture Audio data from Audio CD Capture function Demo song is pre-installed in internal hard disk of VS-1824 Demo song is pre-installed