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Gradation

After creating two Snapshots, you can have the VS-1824 automatically create a smooth crossfade between these Snapshots using “gradation.” Gradation can be used to create fade-ins and fade-outs, as well as dynamic panning sweeps. The following is a quick overview of the gradation procedure:

1.Follow the operation as described in “Snapshot Automation” to record two Snapshots.

2.Adjust the mixer settings as desired.

3.Place one Snapshot at the point you want the crossfade to begin.

4.Change the mixer settings as desired.

5.Place a second Snapshot at the point you want the crossfade to end.

6.From the position of the second of the two Snapshots, hold [SCENE] and press [PREVIOUS]. “Gradation *** -

***Sure ?” appears in the display. “***” indicates the Automix marker number.

7.Press [ENTER/YES].

Chapter 9 Automix

When the timeline is positioned between two Snapshot markers.

Press either [SCENE] and [NEXT] or [SCENE] and

[PREVIOUS]. The gradation will take place between the two

adjacent Snapshot markers.

Marker 1		Current Time		Marker 2

Time

Gradation Range

When the timeline is positioned at a Snapshot marker:

If you press [SCENE] and [NEXT], the gradation will occur between the present Snapshot marker and the next one.

If you press [SCENE] and [PREVIOUS], the gradation will

occur between the present Snapshot marker and the previous

one.

	Current Time
Marker 1	Marker 2	Marker 3

	Time
Gradation Range	Gradation Range

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Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions Page Page Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Memory Backup Copyright Handling the Internal Hard Disk DriveAbout the License Agreement Disclaimer of liability Table of Contents Table of Contents Input Mixer Default Assignment Channel Link Using the MetronomeFader/Mute Button Determining Output Connecting Insert Effects Procedure for Using EffectsTrack Mixer Master Block Using Effects While Recording Connecting Loop EffectsThree Important Reminders About Using Effects Using EZ Routing Step Editing Using the Monitor Knob to Adjust Channel Panning Connecting an external CD-R/CD-RW DrivePhrase Editing Editing Operations Recovering Drive Space Using Midi Controller MessagesUsing External Hard Drives Synchronizing with Midi Sequencers Backup Options Hard Drive MaintenanceCD-R Backup and Recover Saving Song Data to DAT DAT Backup Alarm Clock Play and Record SettingsUsing External Effects Units Syncing a VS- 1824 and VS-880/880EX or VSR-880 About the Package Contents Main FeaturesPreparations Simple Operation ConnectivityMajor Options Top and Rear Panels Peak IndicatorsMixer Section Input Knobs Channel Faders Status ButtonsTop and Rear Panels Monitor Knob Phones Knob Recorder Section Transport Control Buttons MIDI/DISK IndicatorContrast Knob CD-RW/MASTERING Button Rear Panel Front Panel Saving and Managing Data Managing Disk Contents Partitioning Takes and Phrases Location Where a Performance is Recorded SongSources, Tracks, and Channels Before You Start VS-1824 Terminology Execute Song Store p About Events About Button NamesExecute Song Optimize p Erase AutoMix data p Effect bus and AUX bus Signal Flow Busses Input Mixer Switching the Fader FunctionsTrack Mixer Channels Differences from a Tape-Type MTR Master Block Auxiliary Tracks for Each Track Track Minutes and Recording Time Effects Section Connecting EffectsAbout the Effect Expansion Board Insert Turning On the Power Turning the Power On and OffTurning Off the Power Basic Operation Restarting Saving Your Song Song StoreIf Store Current ? is Displayed Basic Operation Date Edit Setting the Internal ClockDate Format Time Edit Adjusting the display Contrast Operating the VS-1824Basic Navigation Jump button Function ButtonsShift button Select buttons Mixer and System Initialize Time / Value dialFunction is called Initialize System/Mixer parameter Display Playback OperationsDisplay Regions Center Part of the Display Selecting a Playlist Display Lower Part of the DisplayPlayback Operations Function Buttons While on the Playlist Display Mixer Channel Display Muting and Soloing Changing Track StatusMuting Tracks Muting Inputs and Effect Returns Solo Mode Using LocatorsQuick Soloing Storing Locators Changing the Locator Bank Editing Stored LocatorsClearing Locator Locate to a Marker Using Previous and Next Using MarkersStoring a Marker About Marker Numbers Clearing Markers Editing Marker ValuesClearing Specific Markers Clearing All Markers Change 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 Song Protecting Songs Song Protect Protecting PerformancesAbout Song Protect To Remove Song Protect Selecting and Loading Songs Song Select Preparing for a New Recording Recording OperationsCreate a New Song Song New Items Necessary for Recording Recording Operations Recording ModeIcon Copy System PRM Copy System Parameters Song Numbers About Recording TimesIf Drive Busy! is Displayed All times are approximate Connecting Instruments Recording and Mixing ProcessInput 8 jack and the Guitar Hi-Z jack cannot be Sources Assigned to Tracks Recording to the Tracks When You Are Recording in Stereo What to do About Low-Level Input Signals Recording on Other Tracks Overdubbing Recording Using Different Virtual Tracks V-Tracks Manual Punch-In Using the Record Button Manual Punch-In Using the Foot SwitchManual Punch-In/Punch-Out Using Markers Using LocatorsAuto Punch-In and Punch-Out GPI Recording Procedure When Using Auto Punch Programming Points During Song PlaybackEditing 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 End Recording and Editing Operation Which Can Be Undone Undo Undo and Redo Cancel Only the Very Last- Performed Operation To cancel an Undo RedoTo use the Undo Function Undo message Track Bouncing Selecting Source Tracks Destination TracksSet Meters to Pre-Fader Track Record the Track Bounce Track Bouncing With Effects Preparations for Recording a Digital Source Recording a Digital SourceIf Digital In Lock is Displayed If Digital In Unlock is Displayed Recording From a CD Using the MetronomeTurn On the Metronome Sync Gen. Sync Generator Program the Tempo Map Using an External Midi Sound Source to Play the MetronomeINT Midi Out Midi Thru Midi Thru SwitchThru MIDAcc.Note Accent Note Using the Digital Mixer Using the Digital Mixer Method One Switching the Fader Functions FADER/MUTE ButtonFader/Mute Button Method Two Input Mixer Screen Monitor Output Connectors Determining OutputMon Monitor Digital Out Connectors AUX ConnectorsAUX a DOUT1 Digital OUT DIR OUT Direct OUT Direct Out Connectors Fader Mode Mixer RoutingSources Assigned to Tracks Mix Assign Switch Input Mixer Default Assignment Adjust the Levels of Linked Channels Channel LinkLink Adjacent Mixer Channels Adjusting the Panning of Channel Linked Channels When VS-1824 is selected on fader mode pWhen VS-1880 is selected on fader mode p Group Linking the Faders of Two or More Channels Fader Group Using the Equalizer EQ Sw Equalizer SwitchSelecting V-Tracks Band EQ Equalizer SelectLow Mid Attenuation PhaseNRM INV When Phase Mismatch is a Problem Copying Mixer SettingsWhen Phase Mismatch is Not a Problem Equalizer Storing a Mixer Scene Mixer ScenesScene EZ Routing Recalling a Mixer Scene Deleting a Mixer SceneUpdating a Mixer Scene Input Mixer Mixer Channel Strip Detail F4 FX4 Effect 4 Send F2 FX2 Effect 2 SendF3 FX3 Effect 3 Send F5 AUX AUX Send F2 FX2In Effect 2 Insert F1 FX1In Effect 1 Insert F4 FX4In Effect 4 Insert F3 FX3In Effect 3 InsertF1 Link Channel Link F2 ATT Attenuation Track Mixer F1FX1 Effect 1 Send F5 V.Trk V-Track Select Sets the channel’s send level 0-127 to the Effect 4 Bus F2 FX2In Effect 2 Insert F2 Stats Status F4FX4In Effect 4 InsertPlay Mute F3 AUX.A AUX a Master Block F5 DOUT1 Digital OUT F4 AUX.B AUX B This 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 Send Effect Types Using Internal Effects VS8F-2Location of Effects Insert Effects Using Internal Effects VS8F-2 Procedure for Using EffectsLoop Effects Making the Effect Connection Selecting Effect Patches Selecting a Preset Patch101 If No Effect Board Appears in the Display Effect Patches Creating and Saving UserCreate a User Effect Patch Save an Effect as a User Patch Connecting Insert Effects to Inputs and Tracks Connecting Insert EffectsSave an Effect Patch as Part of a Mixer Scene 103 104 Next, Set up the Mixer Connecting Insert Effects in the Master BlockThree Insert Effect Examples 105 106 Adjust the Effect Return Level using the Channel Faders Connecting Loop EffectsEffects Return Section 107 Effects Two Examples of Using Loop Four Methods of Using Effects While Recording Using Effects While RecordingNext, Set up the Track Mixer Listening to an Insert Effect While Recording Listening to a Loop Effect While Summary Using Insert Effects While RecordingRecording Recording Insert Effects 111 Recording a loop effectFinally, Assign both Input 1 and Effects Return To Stereo Track 9/10 Three Important Reminders About Using Effects Recording Stereo Effects112 113 EZ RoutingStep Editing Quick Editing Using EZ Routing Step Editing Setting Up for Recording Using Step Editing114 115 116 Setting Up for Mixing Using Step Editing 117 Setting Up for Bouncing Using Step Editing 118 119 Setting Up for Mastering Using Step Editing 120 121 Using EZ Routing Quick Editing 122 Track Mixer Settings Saving an EZ Routing Template Using EZ Routing TemplatesRecalling an EZ Routing Template Deleting an EZ Routing Template Mixer Automation Automix124 Input Channel/TRACK Channel Adjust the Display for Automix Using AutomixRealtime Automix Realtime Automix of Track Faders Automating the Master Stereo Mix and Monitor Output Realtime Automix of Input FadersAutomating Effect Returns 126 127 Snapshot Automation Snap Mode Settings ALL Snap ModeAutomating Effect Changes 128 When the timeline is positioned at a Snapshot marker Gradation129 130 Automix Two Gradation ExamplesExample 1 Crossfade Between Stereo Tracks Example 2 Fade Out at End of Song Updating Automix for a Selected Group of Faders Updating AutomixAutomix Updating Automix for a Section of a Song 131 Editing Automix Data Micro Edit Editing Automix DataErasing Data from a Specific Area Erase 132 Copying Data to Another Location Copy 133Target 134 Destination TargetDestination Mark 135 Smooth Data Transitions Gradation 136 Increasing or Decreasing All Data Values Shift/ExpandGradation Curve Marker Add Shift 137Expand Threshold Erasing Automix Data on Specified Channels Erasing Automix DataErasing Automix Data on All Channels 138 Track Editing Track and Phrase EditingTrack Erase 139 Track Cut Track and Phrase Editing140 141 142 Track Move From From Point 143To To Point +Insert 144 Track Copy Copy Time Copy Time 145 146 Track Insert 147 Track Exchange 148 Track Time Compression/ Expansion 149 Pitch ModeType Vocal, Narration Slow-tempo Songs Fast-tempo Songs To Point 150 Track Name 151 Track Import Phrase Editing Phrase Delete152 Dividing a Phrase Phrase Divide/Split Automatically Dividing a Phrase Phrase Divide153 154 Splitting a Phrase into Two Parts Phrase SplitMargin OUT Threshold Phrase Move 155Divide Split To to point Quantize 156 Phrase Copy 157Overlap Copy Time 158 159 Phrase Trim 160 Phrase Trim Out Creating a New Phrase Phrase New161 Take Naming Takes Phrase Name162 163 Deleting a Take Editing Tips & Tools Using the from Point EffectivelyEditing Operations Steps for Track Editing Quick Editing Set the Edit PointsEditing Tips & Tools Precision Editing Setting Edit Points Using Scrub Editing Tips & Tools Setting Edit Points Using PreviewAdjusting the Preview Length 166 General Guidelines for Using Scrub Setting Scrub LengthSet the TIME/VALUE Dial to Adjust Frame Increments Setting Scrub Direction Summary of Using Scrub Waveform Display168 Perform the Button- Pushes to Complete the Edit Entering Editing Time Values169 When to Use Phrase Editing Track Editing vs. Phrase Editing170 An Editing Note of Caution Seamless Looping using Track CopyPractical Editing Application 171 Method #2 Using , , , and and F2 Now Method #1 Using LocatorsMethod #3 Using a Tempo Map 172 Song Arrange Song Editing173 F1 NEW Song Editing Song Split174 F4 Arng Song Combine 175Shortcuts for Selecting Tracks During Song Split 176 Create Master Data Mastering CD-RW and MasteringMastering Room Mixing Down to the Mastering Tracks CD-RW and Mastering 178If Can’t Set Marker Appears in the Display Signal flow routing Mastering Tracks Status Shortcut179 180 Playing Back the Mastering Tracks Mixing Down While Inserting Effects To Prohibit Digital Copying181 Digital Copy Protect 182 Snd effect send levelRtn effect return level 183 Creating an Audio CD Items Necessary for Creating an Audio CD Before Using the CD-RW driveHandling the CD-RW Drive Handling CD-R/CD-RW Discs Creating a Master Stereo Mix Finalizing185 Copyright Protection Assembling Multiple Songs for CD RecordingCD Track Numbers 186 CD Track Number Tip 187 188 Writing Songs to CD-R Discs Finalize 189Write Method Track at Once Disc at Once Arranging 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 Display 191 CD Player FunctionZero Stop Capture Audio data from Audio CD Capture function Sampling rate setting of current song is 44.1kHz192 If Blank Disc Appears in the Display 193 CD-RW and Mastering Canceling the capture Connecting an external CD-R/CD-RW DriveCapturing Time 194 Vari Pitch Other Useful FunctionsNumerics/ASCII Entering Numbers Stereo Input Using the Monitor Knob to Adjust Channel PanningOther Useful Functions 196 Using MTC Using External Midi DevicesSynchronizing with Midi Sequencers Items Necessary for Synchronization Using External Midi Devices Synchronization UsingVS-1824 as the Master 198 Sync Error Level Synchronization Using the VS-1824 as the Slave199 If Midi Time Code is Unstable Using the Sync Track Master Using MTC OffsetWhat is the Sync Track? 200 Recording Midi Clock Messages Synchronized Operation201 Using the Tempo Map What is a Tempo Map?202 203 Creating a Tempo Map Sync Track or Tempo Map Other Methods to Generate aPlace Markers Along with the Tempo Create a Sync Track from Markers Creating a Sync Track Automatically 205Sync Track Beat Switching Track Status Using Midi Controller MessagesDelaying Sync Track and Tempo Map Start Times 206 Switching Effects Switching Scenes207 During Playback of a Song Midi Machine Control Adjusting Effects208 Control Type Common Terms Using Software Sequencers Cakewalk Pro Audio Specific Software Applications Cubase Settings Using Software Sequencers VS-1824 as Master DeviceCubase VST Cubase as Master Device Logic Audio Logic SettingsLogic as Master Device 212 FreeMIDI Digital PerformerPerformer as Master Device 213 Vision DSP OMS ConfigurationOpen Midi System OMS Vision as Master Device 215 Vision Settings General Information Regarding Hard Drives Using Hard DrivesDrive Partitioning 216 Recording Times vs. Sample Rate/Recording Modes Using Hard DrivesChecking Remaining Space 217 Recovering Drive Space Song Optimize218 219 Song Erase Connecting a Fixed External Hard Drive Using External Hard DrivesSelecting an External Hard Drive 220 Before Using the Zip Disk Drive Connecting a Removable External Hard DriveHandling the Zip Disk Drive Handling Zip Disks Initializing Formatting the Drive 222To initialize a new drive Saving a Song to an External Drive Song Copy Song Copy Playable p223 Using Hard Drives Song Copy Archives p Song Copy Playable224 225 Song Copy ArchivesIf Disk Memory Full Appears in the Display Erase All Songs Loading a Song from an External Drive 226Handling Song Copy Archives Disks 227 228 Drive Select Using Hard Drives Drive Initialize with Physical Formatting Hard Drive MaintenanceDrive Initialize 229 Drive Check 230F1 SelDr Check Drive Reliability using Surface Scan To Cancel Drive Check231 DAT Backup Backup OptionsCD-R Backup External Removable Drive CD-R Backup CD-R Backup and Recover233 CD-R Backup Items Necessary for CD-R BackupInserting a CD If a disc tray does not open 235 Sourse Song+Verify 236 CD-R Recover 237 Items Necessary for DAT Backup About the Devices Used in DAT BackupBefore Backing Up to DAT 238 Saving Song Data to DAT DAT Backup Using a DAT Recorder DAT Backup239 Tape Quantity Needed for DAT Backup Time Needed to Backup240 DAT Recover Recovering Data from a DAT241 Digital In Select Checking DAT Tape Contents 243 DAT Backup Verification 244 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-1824 Song Import Compatibility with Other VS Recorders246 247 Song Export 248 Save AsExport Track System Settings for Each Song System and Global SettingsFader Match 249 Peak Hold Sw Peak Hold Switch System and Global SettingsPeak Hold Remaining Recording Time Foot Switch Settings Global SettingsShift Lock 251 Numerics Type When Holding Down Shift252 Shift Lock Shortcut Example of entering numerals with Down Setting Example of entering numerals with Up SettingMeasure Display 253 Scsi ID Number IDE Drive Switch254 Scsi Self ID Previous/Next Switch Input Peak Level255 Fan Control Adjusting the Button Sensitivity256 EDIT/SOLO Removing a Direct Current Offset from the MIX Bus Midi Model ID257 Record Monitor Play and Record SettingsMarker Stop 258 Scrolling the Waveform Display Fade Length259 Fade Length 260 Alarm ClockMode Week 261 Specific Applications Midi Thru Midi Thru Switch = OUT Settings for the Master VSSpecific Applications 262 Syncing 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-880 Specific Applications VS-1824 Settings VS-880/880EX Settings264 When using System Exclusive Messages Correspondence Between Midi Channels and Controller Numbers265 266 Preparations for Compu Mix Recording with Compu Mix Synchronizing with Video Equipment267 MMC Midi Machine Control 268 Using External Effects Units Why Do I Hear the Inputs All of the Time? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow Do I Control the Stereo Tracks Independently? 269 Frequently 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 Create a Tempo Map? How Do I Use Automix?272 EZ Routing? How Do I Create a User Template273 Gradation 274 How Do I Bounce Tracks? Why Can’t I Hear My Effects? How Do I Bounce Tracks with Effects?275 Setting the Scrub Length How Do I Use the Scrub and Waveform Display Features?What do the X and Y Parameters do? 276 277 How Do I Record a Stereo Signal? VS-880/880EX, VS-890/VSR-880 How Do I Import VS-1680VS-840/840EX Songs? 278 279 Index 280 Index 281 Effect 282 Global settings 283 Insert effects 284 Mastering tracks 285 Parameters 286 Punching 287 Songs 288 Time compression/expansion 289 Africa Information Avis 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