Drive Select, Hard Drive Maintenance, Song Import | Roland VS-1824

Table of Contents

Drive Select	228
Hard Drive Maintenance	229
Drive Initialize	229
Drive Check	230
Check Drive Reliability using Surface Scan	231
Backup Options	232
DAT Backup	232
External Removable Drive	232
CD-R Backup	232
Chapter 18 CD-R Backup	233
CD-R Backup and Recover	233
Before Using the CD-RW drive	233
Items Necessary for CD-R Backup	234
Inserting a CD	234
If a disc tray does not open	234
CD-R Backup	235
CD-R Recover	236
Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup)	238
Before Backing Up to DAT	238
Items Necessary for DAT Backup	238
About the Devices Used in DAT Backup	238
Saving Song Data to DAT (DAT Backup)	239
Recovering Data from a DAT	241
DAT Recover	241
Canceling the Recover Operation	242
Checking DAT Tape Contents	242
DAT Backup Verification	243
Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders	245
Drive Compatibility	245
VS-1680, VS-880/880EX, VS-890 or VSR-880 → VS-1824	245
VS-1824 → VS-1680, VS-880/880EX, VS-890 or VSR-880	245
VS-840/840EX ↔ VS-1824	245
Song Import	246
Song Export	247
Chapter 21 System and Global Settings	249
System Settings for Each Song	249
Fader Match	249
Peak Hold	250
Remaining Recording Time	250
Foot Switch Settings	251
Global Settings	251
Shift Lock	251
Numerics Type	252
Measure Display	253
SCSI ID Number	254
IDE Drive Switch	254
Input Peak Level	255
Previous/Next Switch	255
Adjusting the Button Sensitivity	256
Fan Control	256
Removing a Direct Current Offset from the MIX Bus	257
MIDI Model ID	257

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Roland VS-1824 Drive Select, Hard Drive Maintenance, Backup Options, CD-R Backup and Recover, Before Backing Up to DAT

Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions Page Page Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Memory Backup About the License Agreement Handling the Internal Hard Disk DriveCopyright Disclaimer of liability Table of Contents Table of Contents Fader/Mute Button Using the MetronomeInput Mixer Default Assignment Channel Link Determining Output Track Mixer Procedure for Using EffectsConnecting Insert Effects Master Block Three Important Reminders About Using Effects Connecting Loop EffectsUsing Effects While Recording Using EZ Routing Step Editing Phrase Editing Connecting an external CD-R/CD-RW DriveUsing the Monitor Knob to Adjust Channel Panning Editing Operations Using External Hard Drives Using Midi Controller MessagesRecovering Drive Space Synchronizing with Midi Sequencers CD-R Backup and Recover Hard Drive MaintenanceBackup Options Saving Song Data to DAT DAT Backup Using External Effects Units Play and Record SettingsAlarm Clock Syncing a VS- 1824 and VS-880/880EX or VSR-880 Preparations About the Package ContentsMain Features Major Options Simple OperationConnectivity Mixer Section Peak IndicatorsTop and Rear Panels Input Knobs Top and Rear Panels Monitor Knob Status ButtonsChannel Faders Phones Knob Recorder Section Contrast Knob MIDI/DISK IndicatorTransport Control Buttons CD-RW/MASTERING Button Rear Panel Front Panel Managing Disk Contents Partitioning Saving and Managing Data Sources, Tracks, and Channels Location Where a Performance is Recorded SongTakes and Phrases Before You Start VS-1824 Terminology Execute Song Optimize p About Events About Button NamesExecute Song Store p Erase AutoMix data p Signal Flow Busses Effect bus and AUX bus Track Mixer Switching the Fader FunctionsInput Mixer Channels Master Block Differences from a Tape-Type MTR Track Minutes and Recording Time Auxiliary Tracks for Each Track About the Effect Expansion Board Connecting EffectsEffects Section Insert Turning Off the Power Turning the Power On and OffTurning On the Power Basic Operation If Store Current ? is Displayed Saving Your Song Song StoreRestarting Basic Operation Date Format Setting the Internal ClockDate Edit Time Edit Basic Navigation Adjusting the display ContrastOperating the VS-1824 Shift button Function ButtonsJump button Select buttons Function is called Initialize System/Mixer parameter Mixer and System InitializeTime / Value dial Display Regions Playback OperationsDisplay 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 Tracks Changing Track StatusMuting and Soloing Muting Inputs and Effect Returns Quick Soloing Using LocatorsSolo Mode Storing Locators Clearing Locator Changing the Locator BankEditing Stored Locators Storing a Marker Using MarkersLocate to a Marker Using Previous and Next About Marker Numbers Clearing Specific Markers Editing Marker ValuesClearing Markers Clearing All Markers Move to the Beginning or End of a Song Using FF and REW Changing Playback Position Using JumpChange Playback Position Using TIME/VALUE Dial Other Ways to Move In a Song About Song Protect Protecting Songs Song ProtectProtecting Performances Selecting and Loading Songs Song Select To Remove Song Protect Create a New Song Song New Recording OperationsPreparing for a New Recording Items Necessary for Recording Icon Recording ModeRecording Operations Copy System PRM Copy System Parameters If Drive Busy! is Displayed About Recording TimesSong Numbers All times are approximate Input 8 jack and the Guitar Hi-Z jack cannot be Connecting InstrumentsRecording and Mixing Process Recording to the Tracks Sources Assigned to Tracks What to do About Low-Level Input Signals When You Are Recording in Stereo Recording Using Different Virtual Tracks V-Tracks Recording on Other Tracks Overdubbing Manual Punch-In/Punch-Out Manual Punch-In Using the Record ButtonManual Punch-In Using the Foot Switch Auto Punch-In and Punch-Out Using LocatorsUsing Markers GPI Editing Punch-In and Punch-Out Points Recording Procedure When Using Auto PunchProgramming Points During Song Playback Loop Recording F1 Start Recording Procedure Using Loop PlayEditing the Loop Points for Punch-In and Punch-Out F4 End Undo and Redo Recording and Editing Operation Which Can Be Undone Undo To use the Undo Function To cancel an Undo RedoCancel Only the Very Last- Performed Operation Undo message Set Meters to Pre-Fader Track Track BouncingSelecting Source Tracks Destination Tracks Track Bouncing With Effects Record the Track Bounce If Digital In Lock is Displayed Recording a Digital SourcePreparations for Recording a Digital Source If Digital In Unlock is Displayed Turn On the Metronome Using the MetronomeRecording From a CD Sync Gen. Sync Generator INT Using an External Midi Sound Source to Play the MetronomeProgram the Tempo Map Midi Thru Midi Thru Midi Thru SwitchOut MIDAcc.Note Accent Note Using the Digital Mixer Fader/Mute Button Method One Switching the Fader Functions FADER/MUTE ButtonUsing the Digital Mixer Method Two Input Mixer Screen Mon Monitor Monitor Output ConnectorsDetermining Output AUX a AUX ConnectorsDigital Out Connectors DOUT1 Digital OUT Direct Out Connectors DIR OUT Direct OUT Sources Assigned to Tracks Fader ModeMixer Routing Input Mixer Default Assignment Mix Assign Switch 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 Linking the Faders of Two or More Channels Fader Group Group Selecting V-Tracks Using the Equalizer EQSw Equalizer Switch Low Equalizer SelectBand EQ Mid NRM PhaseAttenuation INV When Phase Mismatch is Not a Problem Copying Mixer SettingsWhen Phase Mismatch is a Problem Equalizer Scene Mixer ScenesStoring a Mixer Scene EZ Routing Updating a Mixer Scene Recalling a Mixer SceneDeleting a Mixer Scene Mixer Channel Strip Detail Input Mixer F3 FX3 Effect 3 Send F2 FX2 Effect 2 SendF4 FX4 Effect 4 Send F5 AUX AUX Send F1 FX1In Effect 1 Insert F2 FX2In Effect 2 Insert F1 Link Channel Link F3 FX3In Effect 3 InsertF4 FX4In Effect 4 Insert F2 ATT Attenuation Track Mixer F5 V.Trk V-Track Select F1FX1 Effect 1 Send Sets the channel’s send level 0-127 to the Effect 4 Bus F2 FX2In Effect 2 Insert Play F4FX4In Effect 4 InsertF2 Stats Status Mute Master Block F3 AUX.A AUX a F4 AUX.B AUX B F5 DOUT1 Digital OUT This connects the effect in the Master Block mixer section F3 FX3 Effect 3 Master Send F1 FX1 Effect 1 Master SendF2 FX2 Effect 2 Master Send F4 FX4 Effect 4 Master Send Location of Effects Using Internal Effects VS8F-2Effect Types Insert Effects Loop Effects Procedure for Using EffectsUsing Internal Effects VS8F-2 Making the Effect Connection 101 Selecting a Preset PatchSelecting Effect Patches If No Effect Board Appears in the Display Create a User Effect Patch Creating and Saving UserEffect Patches Save an Effect as a User Patch Save an Effect Patch as Part of a Mixer Scene Connecting Insert EffectsConnecting Insert Effects to Inputs and Tracks 103 104 Three Insert Effect Examples Connecting Insert Effects in the Master BlockNext, Set up the Mixer 105 106 Effects Return Section Connecting Loop EffectsAdjust the Effect Return Level using the Channel Faders 107 Two Examples of Using Loop Effects Next, Set up the Track Mixer Using Effects While RecordingFour Methods of Using Effects While Recording Listening to an Insert Effect While Recording Recording Summary Using Insert Effects While RecordingListening to a Loop Effect While Recording Insert Effects Finally, Assign both Input 1 and Effects Return Recording a loop effect111 To Stereo Track 9/10 112 Three Important Reminders About Using EffectsRecording Stereo Effects Step Editing EZ Routing113 Quick Editing 114 Using EZ Routing Step EditingSetting Up for Recording Using Step Editing 115 Setting Up for Mixing Using Step Editing 116 Setting Up for Bouncing Using Step Editing 117 118 Setting Up for Mastering Using Step Editing 119 120 Using EZ Routing Quick Editing 121 Track Mixer Settings 122 Recalling an EZ Routing Template Using EZ Routing TemplatesSaving an EZ Routing Template Deleting an EZ Routing Template 124 AutomixMixer Automation Input Channel/TRACK Channel Realtime Automix Using AutomixAdjust the Display for Automix Realtime Automix of Track Faders Automating Effect Returns Realtime Automix of Input FadersAutomating the Master Stereo Mix and Monitor Output 126 Snapshot Automation 127 Automating Effect Changes Snap ModeSnap Mode Settings ALL 128 129 When the timeline is positioned at a Snapshot markerGradation Example 1 Crossfade Between Stereo Tracks Automix Two Gradation Examples130 Example 2 Fade Out at End of Song Automix Updating Automix for a Section of a Song Updating AutomixUpdating Automix for a Selected Group of Faders 131 Erasing Data from a Specific Area Erase Editing Automix DataEditing Automix Data Micro Edit 132 Target Copying Data to Another Location Copy133 Destination Mark 134Destination Target Smooth Data Transitions Gradation 135 Gradation Curve Increasing or Decreasing All Data Values Shift/Expand136 Marker Add Expand 137Shift Threshold Erasing Automix Data on All Channels Erasing Automix DataErasing Automix Data on Specified Channels 138 Track Erase Track and Phrase EditingTrack Editing 139 140 Track CutTrack and Phrase Editing 141 Track Move 142 To To Point 143From From Point +Insert Track Copy 144 145 Copy Time Copy Time Track Insert 146 Track Exchange 147 Track Time Compression/ Expansion 148 Type Pitch Mode149 Vocal, Narration Slow-tempo Songs Fast-tempo Songs To Point Track Name 150 Track Import 151 152 Phrase EditingPhrase Delete 153 Dividing a Phrase Phrase Divide/SplitAutomatically Dividing a Phrase Phrase Divide Margin Splitting a Phrase into Two Parts Phrase Split154 OUT Threshold Divide Split To to point Phrase Move155 156 Quantize Overlap Phrase Copy157 158 Copy Time Phrase Trim 159 Phrase Trim Out 160 161 Phrase NewCreating a New Phrase Take 162 Naming TakesPhrase Name Deleting a Take 163 Editing Operations Using the from Point EffectivelyEditing Tips & Tools Steps for Track Editing Editing Tips & Tools Set the Edit PointsQuick Editing Precision Editing Adjusting the Preview Length Editing Tips & Tools Setting Edit Points Using PreviewSetting Edit Points Using Scrub 166 Set the TIME/VALUE Dial to Adjust Frame Increments Setting Scrub LengthGeneral Guidelines for Using Scrub 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 Practical Editing Application Seamless Looping using Track CopyAn Editing Note of Caution 171 Method #3 Using a Tempo Map Method #1 Using LocatorsMethod #2 Using , , , and and F2 Now 172 173 Song EditingSong Arrange F1 NEW 174 Song SplitSong Editing F4 Arng Shortcuts for Selecting Tracks During Song Split Song Combine175 176 Mastering Room CD-RW and MasteringCreate Master Data Mastering 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 Playing Back the Mastering Tracks 180 181 To Prohibit Digital CopyingMixing Down While Inserting Effects Digital Copy Protect Rtn effect return level 182Snd effect send level Creating an Audio CD 183 Handling the CD-RW Drive Before Using the CD-RW driveItems Necessary for Creating an Audio CD Handling CD-R/CD-RW Discs 185 Creating a Master Stereo MixFinalizing CD Track Numbers Assembling Multiple Songs for CD RecordingCopyright Protection 186 187 CD Track Number Tip Writing Songs to CD-R Discs 188 Write Method Track at Once 189Finalize Disc at Once 190 Adding a Song to a Partially Recorded DiscArranging and Recording Multiple Songs to a CD-R Disc If Not 44.1kHz Song ! Appears in the Display Zero CD Player Function191 Stop 192 Sampling rate setting of current song is 44.1kHzCapture Audio data from Audio CD Capture function If Blank Disc Appears in the Display 193 Capturing Time Connecting an external CD-R/CD-RW DriveCD-RW and Mastering Canceling the capture 194 Numerics/ASCII Other Useful FunctionsVari Pitch Entering Numbers Other Useful Functions Using the Monitor Knob to Adjust Channel PanningStereo Input 196 Synchronizing with Midi Sequencers Using External Midi DevicesUsing MTC Items Necessary for Synchronization VS-1824 as the Master Synchronization UsingUsing External Midi Devices 198 199 Synchronization Using the VS-1824 as the SlaveSync Error Level If Midi Time Code is Unstable What is the Sync Track? Using MTC OffsetUsing the Sync Track Master 200 201 Recording Midi Clock MessagesSynchronized Operation 202 Using the Tempo MapWhat is a Tempo Map? Creating a Tempo Map 203 Place Markers Along with the Tempo Other Methods to Generate aSync Track or Tempo Map Create a Sync Track from Markers Sync Track Beat Creating a Sync Track Automatically205 Delaying Sync Track and Tempo Map Start Times Using Midi Controller MessagesSwitching Track Status 206 207 Switching ScenesSwitching Effects During Playback of a Song 208 Adjusting EffectsMidi Machine Control Control Type Using Software Sequencers Common Terms Specific Software Applications Cakewalk Pro Audio Cubase VST Using Software Sequencers VS-1824 as Master DeviceCubase Settings Cubase as Master Device Logic as Master Device Logic SettingsLogic Audio 212 Performer as Master Device Digital PerformerFreeMIDI 213 Open Midi System OMS OMS ConfigurationVision DSP Vision as Master Device Vision Settings 215 Drive Partitioning Using Hard DrivesGeneral Information Regarding Hard Drives 216 Checking Remaining Space Using Hard DrivesRecording Times vs. Sample Rate/Recording Modes 217 218 Recovering Drive SpaceSong Optimize Song Erase 219 Selecting an External Hard Drive Using External Hard DrivesConnecting a Fixed External Hard Drive 220 Handling the Zip Disk Drive Connecting a Removable External Hard DriveBefore Using 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 If Disk Memory Full Appears in the Display Song Copy Archives225 Erase All Songs Handling Song Copy Archives Disks Loading a Song from an External Drive226 227 Drive Select 228 Drive Initialize Hard Drive MaintenanceUsing Hard Drives Drive Initialize with Physical Formatting 229 F1 SelDr Drive Check230 231 Check Drive Reliability using Surface ScanTo Cancel Drive Check CD-R Backup Backup OptionsDAT Backup External Removable Drive 233 CD-R BackupCD-R Backup and Recover Inserting a CD Items Necessary for CD-R BackupCD-R Backup If a disc tray does not open +Verify 235Sourse Song CD-R Recover 236 237 Before Backing Up to DAT About the Devices Used in DAT BackupItems Necessary for DAT Backup 238 239 Saving Song Data to DAT DAT BackupUsing a DAT Recorder DAT Backup 240 Tape Quantity Needed for DAT BackupTime Needed to Backup 241 Recovering Data from a DATDAT Recover Digital In Select Checking DAT Tape Contents DAT Backup Verification 243 244 VS-1680, VS-880/880EX, VS-890 or VSR-880 → VS-1824 Drive CompatibilityVS-1824 → VS-1680, VS-880/ 880EX, VS-890 or VSR-880 VS-840/840EX ↔ VS-1824 246 Song ImportCompatibility with Other VS Recorders Song Export 247 Export Track 248Save As Fader Match System and Global SettingsSystem Settings for Each Song 249 Peak Hold System and Global SettingsPeak Hold Sw Peak Hold Switch Remaining Recording Time Shift Lock Global SettingsFoot Switch Settings 251 252 When Holding Down ShiftNumerics Type Shift Lock Shortcut Measure Display Example of entering numerals with Up SettingExample of entering numerals with Down Setting 253 254 IDE Drive SwitchScsi ID Number Scsi Self ID 255 Previous/Next SwitchInput Peak Level 256 Adjusting the Button SensitivityFan Control EDIT/SOLO 257 Removing a Direct Current Offset from the MIX BusMidi Model ID Marker Stop Play and Record SettingsRecord Monitor 258 259 Fade LengthScrolling the Waveform Display Fade Length Mode Alarm Clock260 Week Specific Applications 261 Specific Applications Settings for the Master VSMidi Thru Midi Thru Switch = OUT 262 Setup Settings for the Slave VSSyncing the VS-880 to the VS-1824 Using MTC and MMC 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 Preparations for Compu Mix 266 267 Synchronizing with Video EquipmentRecording with Compu Mix MMC Midi Machine Control Using External Effects Units 268 How Do I Control the Stereo Tracks Independently? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy Do I Hear the Inputs All of the Time? 269 How Do I Burn Audio CDs? What is the FADER/MUTE Button Used For?Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Choose Which Tracks are Burned to the CD? On the CD? 271 272 How Do I Create a Tempo Map?How Do I Use Automix? 273 How Do I Create a User TemplateEZ Routing? Gradation How Do I Bounce Tracks? 274 275 Why Can’t I Hear My Effects?How Do I Bounce Tracks with Effects? What do the X and Y Parameters do? How Do I Use the Scrub and Waveform Display Features?Setting the Scrub Length 276 How Do I Record a Stereo Signal? 277 VS-840/840EX Songs? How Do I Import VS-1680VS-880/880EX, VS-890/VSR-880 278 Index 279 Index 280 Effect 281 Global settings 282 Insert effects 283 Mastering tracks 284 Parameters 285 Punching 286 Songs 287 Time compression/expansion 288 289 Information Africa 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 Demo song is pre-installed in internal hard disk of VS-1824