137, Shift, Expand, Threshold | Roland VS-1824 specification

6.Make sure that the cursor is located at “Edit Target,” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Automix data that will be increased or decreased.

7.Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the first marker of the Automix data you wish to increase or

decrease, and press [F1 (In)].

8.Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the last marker of the Automix value that you wish to increase or

decrease, and press [F1 (Out)]. Checkmarks will be added to the selected area.

Check marks

Even if there is only one marker for the Automix data that you wish to increase or decrease, press [F1 (In)] and then [F1 (Out)] for the desired marker.

You can turn the TIME/VALUE dial to modify the Automix setting value at the cursor location. If you wish to re-select

the Automix data that will be edited, press [ ].

9.Press [F5 (Exp)].

10.Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to set the parameters.

Target

This will indicate the type of Automix data whose data will be increased or decreased, as you selected in Step 6. If you wish to shift or expand the values of all Automix data, use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “All Level and Pan.”

Chapter 9 Automix

Shift

Specify the actual amount (-50–50) by which the Automix data values will be increased or decreased.

Shift

0 M1M8 Time

Expand

Specify the ratio (0.5–2.0) by which the Automix data values will be increased or decreased relative to the “Threshold.”

Threshold

When using Expand to increase or decrease the Automix data values by a specified proportion, this specifies the center value.

Expand

Threshold

0 M1M8

Time

11.To execute the Shift/Expand operation, press [F4 (Exec)]. If you press [F6 (EXIT)], you will return to Step 7 without executing the Shift/Expand operation.

12.A message will ask you to confirm. Press [ENTER/YES]. If you press [EXIT/NO], you will return to Step 11 without executing the Shift/Expand operation.

13. When the Shift/Expand operation has been completed,	Chapter

the display will indicate “Complete.” Press	9

[PLAY (DISPLAY)].

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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 Preparations About the Package ContentsMain Features Major Options Simple OperationConnectivity 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 Basic Navigation Adjusting the display ContrastOperating the VS-1824 Jump button Function ButtonsShift button Select buttons Function is called Initialize System/Mixer parameter Mixer and System InitializeTime / Value dial Display Playback OperationsDisplay Regions Center Part of the Display Playback Operations Selecting a Playlist DisplayLower Part of the Display 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 Clearing Locator Changing the Locator BankEditing Stored Locators 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 About Song Protect Protecting Songs Song ProtectProtecting Performances 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 Input 8 jack and the Guitar Hi-Z jack cannot be Connecting InstrumentsRecording and Mixing Process 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/Punch-Out Manual Punch-In Using the Record ButtonManual Punch-In Using the Foot Switch Using Markers Using LocatorsAuto Punch-In and Punch-Out GPI Editing Punch-In and Punch-Out Points Recording Procedure When Using Auto PunchProgramming Points During Song Playback 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 Set Meters to Pre-Fader Track Track BouncingSelecting Source Tracks Destination Tracks 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 Mon Monitor Monitor Output ConnectorsDetermining Output Digital Out Connectors AUX ConnectorsAUX a DOUT1 Digital OUT DIR OUT Direct OUT Direct Out Connectors Sources Assigned to Tracks Fader ModeMixer Routing Mix Assign Switch Input Mixer Default Assignment Link Adjacent Mixer Channels Adjust the Levels of Linked ChannelsChannel Link When VS-1880 is selected on fader mode p Adjusting the Panning of Channel Linked ChannelsWhen VS-1824 is selected on fader mode p Group Linking the Faders of Two or More Channels Fader Group Selecting V-Tracks Using the Equalizer EQSw Equalizer Switch 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 Updating a Mixer Scene Recalling a Mixer SceneDeleting 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 9/10 112 Three Important Reminders About Using EffectsRecording Stereo Effects 113 EZ RoutingStep Editing Quick Editing 114 Using EZ Routing Step EditingSetting Up for Recording Using Step Editing 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 128 129 When the timeline is positioned at a Snapshot markerGradation 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 Target Copying Data to Another Location Copy133 Destination Mark 134Destination Target 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 139 140 Track CutTrack and Phrase Editing 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 152 Phrase EditingPhrase Delete 153 Dividing a Phrase Phrase Divide/SplitAutomatically Dividing a Phrase Phrase Divide 154 Splitting a Phrase into Two Parts Phrase SplitMargin OUT Threshold Divide Split To to point Phrase Move155 Quantize 156 Overlap Phrase Copy157 Copy Time 158 159 Phrase Trim 160 Phrase Trim Out Creating a New Phrase Phrase New161 Take 162 Naming TakesPhrase Name 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 168 Summary of Using ScrubWaveform Display 169 Perform the Button- Pushes to Complete the EditEntering Editing Time Values 170 When to Use Phrase EditingTrack Editing vs. Phrase Editing 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 Shortcuts for Selecting Tracks During Song Split Song Combine175 176 Create Master Data Mastering CD-RW and MasteringMastering Room Mixing Down to the Mastering Tracks If Can’t Set Marker Appears in the Display CD-RW and Mastering178 179 Signal flow routingMastering Tracks Status Shortcut 180 Playing Back the Mastering Tracks Mixing Down While Inserting Effects To Prohibit Digital Copying181 Digital Copy Protect Rtn effect return level 182Snd effect send 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 185 Creating a Master Stereo MixFinalizing 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? 200 201 Recording Midi Clock MessagesSynchronized Operation 202 Using the Tempo MapWhat is a Tempo Map? 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 Sync Track Beat Creating a Sync Track Automatically205 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 217 218 Recovering Drive SpaceSong Optimize 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 To initialize a new drive Initializing Formatting the Drive222 223 Saving a Song to an External Drive Song CopySong Copy Playable p 224 Using Hard Drives Song Copy Archives pSong Copy Playable 225 Song Copy ArchivesIf Disk Memory Full Appears in the Display Erase All Songs Handling Song Copy Archives Disks Loading a Song from an External Drive226 227 228 Drive Select Using Hard Drives Drive Initialize with Physical Formatting Hard Drive MaintenanceDrive Initialize 229 F1 SelDr Drive Check230 231 Check Drive Reliability using Surface ScanTo Cancel Drive Check DAT Backup Backup OptionsCD-R Backup External Removable Drive 233 CD-R BackupCD-R Backup and Recover CD-R Backup Items Necessary for CD-R BackupInserting a CD If a disc tray does not open +Verify 235Sourse Song 236 CD-R Recover 237 Items Necessary for DAT Backup About the Devices Used in DAT BackupBefore Backing Up to DAT 238 239 Saving Song Data to DAT DAT BackupUsing a DAT Recorder DAT Backup 240 Tape Quantity Needed for DAT BackupTime Needed to Backup 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 246 Song ImportCompatibility with Other VS Recorders 247 Song Export Export Track 248Save As 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 255 Previous/Next SwitchInput Peak Level Fan Control Adjusting the Button Sensitivity256 EDIT/SOLO 257 Removing a Direct Current Offset from the MIX BusMidi Model ID 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-880 264 Specific Applications VS-1824 SettingsVS-880/880EX Settings 265 When using System Exclusive MessagesCorrespondence Between Midi Channels and Controller Numbers 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? 272 How Do I Create a Tempo Map?How Do I Use Automix? EZ Routing? How Do I Create a User Template273 Gradation 274 How Do I Bounce Tracks? 275 Why Can’t I Hear My Effects?How Do I Bounce Tracks with Effects? 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