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Chapter 8 EZ Routing

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If you wish to save your current setup as an EZ Routing template, press [F6 (SAVE)] and follow the instructions in “Saving an EZ

Routing Template,” p. 123.

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

Track Mixer Settings

Mix Send Pan

Mix Send Level

Pop-up Window

Cursor

Effect Settings

Selecting Effects

Output Destination (MIX bus or track)

Track to be recorded (up to two tracks)

Master Block Settings

Monitor Select

Equalizer Mode

Direct Out

Effect Insert

Contents

Main VS-1824 Owners Manual Owners Manual Disclaimer of liability IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Apparatus containing Lithium batteries ADVARSEL! VARNING CAUTION Page Page IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Placement Maintenance Repairs and Data Handling the Internal Hard Disk Drive Disclaimer of liability Table of Contents Top and Rear Panels ............................................................................18 Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1824 Terminology)..........................24 Chapter 2 Basic Operation...................................................................32 Chapter 3 Playback Operations...........................................................38 Chapter 4 Recording Operations.........................................................50 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer........................................................70 Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail..................................................86 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2)..........................................99 Chapter 8 EZ Routing .........................................................................113 Chapter 9 Automix..............................................................................124 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing ...............................................139 Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools........................................................164 Chapter 12 Song Editing ....................................................................173 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering.....................................................177 Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions...................................................195 Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices..........................................197 Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers...........................................209 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives ...........................................................216 Chapter 18 CD-R Backup ...................................................................233 Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) ...........................238 Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders ........................245 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings...........................................249 Chapter 22 Specific Applications......................................................261 Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions..........................................269 Preparations About the Package Contents Main Features The Latest in Compact Home Studio Environments Disk Recorder Section Simple Operation Connectivity Major Options CD-R Drive (approved by Roland): VS8F-2: Top and Rear Panels Top and Rear Panels 4. SELECT/CH EDIT 5. STATUS Buttons 6. Channel Faders 7. MONITOR Knob Page Page Rear Panel 1514 16 10 12 134 1 2 53 6 789 11 Top and Rear Panels 12. DIGITAL Connectors (IN, OUT) Front Panel 1. Disc Tray 2. Access Indicator 3. Eject Button 4. Emergency eject hole Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1824 Terminology) Saving and Managing Data (Partitioning) Ex. 1: When the disk drive is 10 GB, and the partition size is 2000 MB. Ex. 2: When the disk drive is 10 GB, and the partition size is 1000 MB. The Location Where a Performance is Recorded (Song) Sources, Tracks, and Channels Takes and Phrases About Events Execute Song Store (p. 33) Execute Song Optimize (p. 218) Erase AutoMix data (p. 138) About Button Names Mixer Section Signal Flow (Busses) EFFECT bus and AUX bus Input Mixer Track Mixer Switching the Fader Functions Master Block Recorder Section Differences from a Tape-Type MTR Track Minutes and Recording Time Auxiliary Tracks for Each Track Effects Section About the Effect Expansion Board Connecting Effects Chapter 2 Basic Operation Turning the Power On and Off Turning On the Power Turning Off the Power Restarting Saving Your Song (Song Store) Setting the Internal Clock Date Edit Date Format Time Edit Operating the VS-1824 Play mode: Input Mixer mode: Track Mixer mode: Master Block mode: Function Buttons The PAGE (Jump) button The SHIFT button The SELECT buttons The CURSOR buttons Mixer and System Initialize Chapter 3 Playback Operations The Display Display Regions Upper Part of the Display Center Part of the Display Selecting a Playlist Display Function Buttons (While on the Playlist Display) Mixer Channel Display Changing Track Status Muting and Soloing Muting Tracks Muting Inputs and Effect Returns Quick Soloing Using Locators Storing Locators Recalling a Stored Locator Changing the Locator Bank Editing Stored Locators Clearing Locator Using Markers Storing a Marker About Marker Numbers Locate to a Marker Using PREVIOUS and NEXT Displaying Markers Editing Marker Values Clearing Markers Clearing Specific Markers Clearing All Markers Other Ways to Move In a Song Changing Playback Position Using JUMP Change Playback Position Using TIME/VALUE Dial Move to the Beginning or End of a Song Using [FF] and [REW] Protecting Songs (Song Protect) About Song Protect Protecting Performances To Remove Song Protect Selecting and Loading Songs (Song Select) Chapter 4 Recording Operations Preparing for a New Recording Items Necessary for Recording Create a New Song (Song New) Sample Rate Recording Mode Icon Copy System PRM (Copy System Parameters) Copy Mixer/Scene PRM (Copy Mixer/Scene Parameters) About Recording Times If Drive Busy! is Displayed Song Numbers The Recording and Mixing Process Connecting Instruments Recording to the Tracks Sources Assigned to Tracks What to do About Low-Level Input Signals When You Are Recording in Stereo Recording on Other Tracks (Overdubbing) Recording Using Different Virtual Tracks (V-Tracks) Manual Punch-In/Punch-Out Manual Punch-In Using the RECORD Button Manual Punch-In Using the Foot Switch Auto Punch-In and Punch-Out Using Locators Using Markers Programming Points During Song Playback Editing Punch-In and Punch-Out Points Recording Procedure When Using Auto Punch Loop Recording Using Locators Using Markers Programming Points During Song Playback Editing the Loop Points for Punch-In and Punch-Out Recording Procedure Using Loop Play Undo and Redo Recording and Editing Operation Which Can Be Undone (Undo) To use the Undo Function: To cancel an Undo (Redo): Cancel Only the Very Last- Performed Operation Track Bouncing Selecting Source Tracks and Destination Tracks Set Meters to Pre-Fader Track Adjust the Pan for Each Track and Check the Volume Levels for Each Track Record the Track Bounce Track Bouncing With Effects Bouncing With Effects: Selecting Source Tracks and Destination Tracks Recording a Digital Source Preparations for Recording a Digital Source If Digital In Lock is Displayed If Digital In Unlock is Displayed Recording From a CD Using the Metronome Turn On the Metronome Program the Tempo Map Using an External MIDI Sound Source to Play the Metronome Page Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Fader/Mute Button Method One: Switching the Fader Functions (FADER/MUTE Button) When VS-1824 is selected as the fader When VS-1880 is selected as the fader Method Two: Input Mixer Screen Determining Output MONITOR Output Connectors Mon (Monitor) AUX Connectors Digital Out Connectors Direct Out Connectors Changing settings of the Track Mixer Buttons and Faders (Fader Mode) Mixer Routing Sources Assigned to Tracks Input Mixer Default Assignment Channel Link Link Adjacent Mixer Channels Adjust the Levels of Linked Channels Adjusting the Panning of Channel Linked Channels When VS-1824 is selected on fader When VS-1880 is selected on fader Linking the Faders of Two or More Channels (Fader Group) Selecting V-Tracks Using the Equalizer (EQ) Page Attenuation Phase When Phase Mismatch is a Problem When Phase Mismatch is Not a Problem Copying Mixer Settings Mixer Scenes Scene EZ Routing Storing a Mixer Scene Recalling a Mixer Scene Recalling a Scene Without Affecting the Current Fader Values Deleting a Mixer Scene Updating a Mixer Scene Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Input Mixer [F1 (MIX)] MIX Bus Enable/Pan [F2 (Low)], [F3 (Mid)], and [F4 (High)] Equalizer [F6 (PRM.V)] Parameter View/ [F6 (CH.V)] Channel View [F2 (FX2)] Effect 2 Send [F3 (FX3)] Effect 3 Send [F4 (FX4)] Effect 4 Send [F5 (AUX)] AUX Send Page [F4 (FX4In)] Effect 4 Insert [F1 (Link)] Channel Link [F2 (ATT)] Attenuation [F3 (Phase)] PHASE [F4 (Group)] FADER GROUP Track Mixer [F1 (MIX)] MIX Bus Enable/Pan [F2 (Low)], [F3 (Mid)], and [F4 (High)] Equalizer [F5 (V.Trk)] V-Track Select [F6 (PRM.V)] Parameter View/ [F6 (CH.V)] Channel View [F1(FX1)] Effect 1 Send [F2 (FX2)] Effect 2 Send [F3 (FX3)] Effect 3 Send [F4 (FX4)] Effect 4 Send [F5 (AUX)] AUX Send Page [F4(FX4In)] Effect 4 Insert [F1 (Link)] Channel Link [F2 (ATT)] Attenuation [F3 (Phase)] PHASE [F4 (Group)] FADER GROUP Master Block [F1 (MST)] MASTER [F2 (MON)] MONITOR [F3 (AUX.A)] AUX A [F4 (AUX.B)] AUX B [F5 (DOUT1)] DIGITAL OUT 1 [F6 (DOUT2)] DIGITAL OUT 2 [F4 (FX4In)] Effect 4 Insert [F5 (DIR)] DIRECT OUT [F1 (FX1)] Effect 1 Master Send [F2 (FX2)] Effect 2 Master Send [F3 (FX3)] Effect 3 Master Send [F4 (FX4)] Effect 4 Master Send Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Location of Effects Effect Types Insert Effects Loop Effects Procedure for Using Effects Selecting Effect Patches Selecting a Preset Patch If No Effect Board Appears in the Display Creating and Saving User Effect Patches Create a User Effect Patch Save an Effect as a User Patch Save an Effect Patch as Part of a Mixer Scene Connecting Insert Effects Connecting Insert Effects to Inputs and Tracks About Algorithms Page Connecting Insert Effects in the Master Block Three Insert Effect Examples Example 1: Process a Recorded Guitar Solo Through a Guitar Amp Simulator. Begin by Selecting the Effect Example 2: Use a Microphone Simulator on a Vocal Track to be Recorded. Example 3: Place a Limiter on the Stereo Mix Master Output Begin by Selecting the Effect Connecting Loop Effects Effects Return Section Adjust the Effect Return Level using the Channel Faders Two Examples of Using Loop Effects Example 1: Add a Delay to a Recorded Vocal Track. Example 2: Add Reverb to Drum Tracks Using Effects While Recording Four Methods of Using Effects While Recording: Listening to an Insert Effect While Recording Next, Set up the Track Mixer Listening to a Loop Effect While Recording Recording Insert Effects Summary: Using Insert Effects While Recording Recording a loop effect Then Pan the Input to Center Finally, Assign both Input 1 and Effects Return 2 to Stereo Track 9/10 Recording Stereo Effects Three Important Reminders About Using Effects Chapter 8 EZ Routing Using EZ Routing Step Editing Setting Up for Recording Using Page Setting Up for Mixing Using Step Editing Setting Up for Bouncing Using Page Setting Up for Mastering Using Page Using EZ Routing Quick Editing Page Using EZ Routing Templates Saving an EZ Routing Template Recalling an EZ Routing Template Deleting an EZ Routing Template Chapter 9 Automix Mixer Automation INPUT Channel/TRACK Channel: STEREO IN: EFFECT RETURN: Using Automix Adjust the Display for Automix Realtime Automix Realtime Automix of Track Faders Realtime Automix of Input Faders Automating the Master Stereo Mix and Monitor Output Automating Effect Returns If !!! Lack of EVENT!! Appears in the Snapshot Automation Snap Mode Automating Effect Changes Gradation When the timeline is positioned between two Snapshot markers. When the timeline is positioned at a Snapshot marker: Two Gradation Examples Example 1: Crossfade Between Stereo Tracks Example 2: Fade Out at End of Song Updating Automix Updating Automix for a Selected Group of Faders Updating Automix for a Section of a Song Editing Automix Data Editing Automix Data (Micro Edit) Erasing Data from a Specific Area (Erase) Copying Data to Another Location (Copy) Page Smooth Data Transitions (Gradation) Increasing or Decreasing All Data Values (Shift/Expand) Page Erasing Automix Data Erasing Automix Data on Specified Channels Erasing Automix Data on All Channels To Quickly Erase all Automix Data, Including Snapshots To Erase Selected Automix Data Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Track Editing Track Erase Track Cut Page Track Move Page Track Copy Page Track Insert Track Exchange Track Time Compression/ Expansion Page Track Name Track Import Phrase Editing Phrase Delete Dividing a Phrase (Phrase Divide/Split) Automatically Dividing a Phrase (Phrase Divide) Splitting a Phrase into Two Parts (Phrase Split) Phrase Move Page Phrase Copy Page Phrase Trim In Phrase Trim Out Phrase New Creating a New Phrase Phrase Name Naming Takes Deleting a Take Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools Editing Operations Steps for Track Editing Using the FROM Point Effectively Step 1: Set the Edit Points Quick Editing Setting Edit Points Using LOCATORS LOCATOR Editing Example: Track Erase Precision Editing Setting Edit Points Using Preview Preview [TO], [THRU], and [FROM] Adjusting the Preview Length Setting Edit Points Using Scrub Setting Scrub Length General Guidelines for Using Scrub Set the TIME/VALUE Dial to Adjust Frame Increments Setting Scrub Direction Summary of Using Scrub Waveform Display Step 2: Perform the Button- Pushes to Complete the Edit Entering Editing Time Values Using the TIME/VALUE Dial: Using [F2 (Now)]: Using the LOCATOR buttons: Track Editing vs. Phrase Editing When to Use Phrase Editing An Editing Note of Caution Practical Editing Application Seamless Looping using Track Copy SPECIAL SHORTCUT: Chapter 12 Song Editing Song Arrange Song Split Song Combine Shortcuts for Selecting Tracks During Song Split Page Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Create Master Data (Mastering) Mastering Room Mixing Down to the Mastering Tracks If Cant Set Marker Appears in the Mastering Tracks Status Shortcut Playing Back the Mastering Tracks To Prohibit Digital Copying Mixing Down While Inserting Effects Page Creating an Audio CD Before Using the CD-RW drive Handling the CD-RW Drive Handling CD-R/CD-RW Discs Items Necessary for Creating an Audio CD Creating a Master Stereo Mix Finalizing Assembling Multiple Songs for CD Recording Copyright Protection CD Track Numbers CD Track Number Tip Writing Songs to CD-R Discs Source Track Length (in Mbyte) compared to Free Disc Space on CD-R/CD-RW Adding a Song to a Partially Recorded Disc Arranging and Recording Multiple Songs to a CD-R Disc If Not 44.1kHz Song ! Appears in the Display If Please Insert Disc! Appears in the Display CD Player Function Capture Audio data from Audio CD (Capture function) If Please Insert Disc! Appears in the If Blank Disc Appears in the Display Page Canceling the capture Capturing Time Connecting an external CD-R/CD-RW Drive Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions Vari Pitch 12345678 Numerics/ASCII Entering Numbers Stereo Input Using the MONITOR Knob to Adjust Channel Panning Be Careful! Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Synchronizing with MIDI Sequencers Items Necessary for Synchronization Master and Slave Using MTC Synchronization Using the VS-1824 as the Master Synchronization Using the VS-1824 as the Slave If MIDI Time Code is Unstable Using MTC Offset Using the Sync Track (Master) What is the Sync Track? Recording MIDI Clock Messages Synchronized Operation Using the Tempo Map What is a Tempo Map? Creating A Tempo Map Synchronized Operation Other Methods to Generate A Sync Track or Tempo Map Place Markers Along with the Tempo Create a Sync Track from Markers Create a Tempo Map from Markers Create a Tempo Map from a Sync Track Creating a Sync Track Automatically Delaying Sync Track and Tempo Map Start Times Using MIDI Controller Messages Switching Track Status When stopped: During playback or recording: Switching Scenes Switching Effects During Playback of a Song Adjusting Effects MIDI Machine Control Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers Common Terms MIDI Clock MIDI Time Code (MTC) MIDI Machine Control (MMC) Specific Software Applications Cakewalk Pro Audio Cakewalk as Master Device Cakewalk Settings Cubase VST Cubase as Master Device Cubase Settings Logic Audio Logic as Master Device Logic Settings Digital Performer FreeMIDI FreeMIDI Configuration Performer as Master Device Performer Settings Vision DSP Open MIDI System (OMS) OMS Configuration Vision as Master Device Vision Settings Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives General Information Regarding Hard Drives Drive Partitioning Ex. 1: When the disk drive is 10 GB, and the partition size is 2000 MB. Ex. 2: When the disk drive is 10 GB, and the partition size is 1000 MB. Recording Times vs. Sample Rate/Recording Modes Checking Remaining Space Recovering Drive Space Song Optimize Song Erase Using External Hard Drives Selecting an External Hard Drive Connecting a Fixed External Hard Drive Connecting a Removable External Hard Drive Before Using the Zip Disk Drive Handling the Zip Disk Drive Handling Zip Disks Initializing (Formatting) the Drive To initialize a new drive: Saving a Song to an External Drive (Song Copy) Song Copy Playable (p. 224) Song Copy Archives (p. 225) Song Copy Playable Song Copy Archives If Disk Memory Full Appears in the Loading a Song from an External Drive Loading a Song from an External Drive Using Song Copy Playable Handling Song Copy Archives Disks Loading a Song from External Disks using Song Archive Extract Drive Select Hard Drive Maintenance Drive Initialize Drive Initialize with Physical Formatting Drive Check If Errors are Found Check Drive Reliability using Surface Scan To Cancel Drive Check Backup Options DAT Backup External Removable Drive CD-R Backup Chapter 18 CD-R Backup CD-R Backup and Recover Before Using the CD-RW drive Handling the CD-RW Drive Handling CD-R/CD-RW Discs Items Necessary for CD-R Backup Inserting a CD If a disc tray does not open CD-R Backup CD-R Recover Page Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) Before Backing Up to DAT Items Necessary for DAT Backup About the Devices Used in DAT Backup DAT recorder: Saving Song Data to DAT (DAT Backup) Tape Quantity Needed for DAT Backup Time Needed to Backup Recovering Data from a DAT DAT Recover Canceling the Recover Operation Canceling a DAT Recovery Operation in Progress When an Error is Found in the Song Data Checking DAT Tape Contents DAT Backup Verification Page Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders Drive Compatibility VS-1680, VS-880/880EX, VS-890 or VSR-880 VS-1824 VS-890/VSR-880 Partition numbers: Song Copy Archive Data Song Import Song Export Page Chapter 21 System and Global Settings System Settings for Each Song Fader Match Peak Hold Remaining Recording Time Foot Switch Settings Global Settings Shift Lock Numerics Type Shift Lock Shortcut To Display the Song Menu Icon When Holding Down [SHIFT] Measure Display Example of entering numerals with Up Setting Example of entering numerals with Down Setting SCSI ID Number IDE Drive Switch Input Peak Level Previous/Next Switch Adjusting the Button Sensitivity Fan Control Removing a Direct Current Offset from the MIX Bus MIDI Model ID Play and Record Settings Record Monitor Marker Stop Fade Length Scrolling the Waveform Display Alarm Clock Chapter 22 Specific Applications Syncing Two VS-1824s or a VS-1824 and a VS-1680 with MTC and MMC Settings for the Master VS Settings for the Slave VS Syncing a VS-1824 and VS-880/880EX or VSR-880 Syncing the VS-880 to the VS-1824 Using MTC and MMC Setup VS-1824 Settings VS-880/880EX Settings Using an External MIDI Device to Control the Mixer (Compu Mix) Correspondence Between MIDI Channels and Controller Numbers When using System Exclusive Messages Preparations for Compu Mix Recording with Compu Mix Synchronizing with Video Equipment Using External Effects Units Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Control the Stereo Tracks Independently? Why Do I Hear the Inputs All of the Time? What is the FADER/MUTE Button Used For? When VS-1824 is selected as the fader When VS-1880 is selected as the fader How Do I Burn Audio CDs? How Do I Choose Which Tracks are Burned to the CD? How Do I Set CD Markers? Why Does My Music Sound Different on the CD? How Do I Create a Tempo Map? How Do I Use Automix? How Do I Create a User Template in EZ Routing? How Do I Bounce Tracks? How Do I Bounce Tracks with Effects? Why Cant I Hear My Effects? How Do I Use the Scrub and Waveform Display Features? Setting the Scrub Length What do the X and Y Parameters do? How Do I Record a Stereo Signal? How Do I Restore the Mixer Parameters to the Factory Settings? How Do I Know How Much Time I Have Left On My Hard Drive, and How Big Is My Song? How Do I Import VS-1680, VS-880/880EX, VS-890/VSR-880 and VS-840/840EX Songs? Index Numerics A B C D E F G How do I choose tracks to burn on a CD? How do I import songs from other recorders? How do I control stereo tracks separately? H J L M Page N O P Q R S Page T U V W X Z Information EUROPE As of January 1, 2002 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Apparatus containing Lithium batteries ADVARSEL! VARNING CAUTION VS-1824 Owners Manual Owners Manual Disclaimer of liability Capture Audio data from Audio CD (Capture function) Capture Audio data from Audio CD (Capture function) Canceling the capture Capturing Time VS-1824 A demo song is pre-installed! A demo song is pre-installed in internal hard disk of VS-1824. should read incorrect