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Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders

Song Import

You can convert songs created on a VS-1680/880/880EX/ 840/840EX/890 or VSR-880 for use in the VS-1824 and copy them as new songs to the current drive. This is called “Song Import.”

When VS-1680, VS-880/880EX, VS-890 or VSR-880 song data is converted, all the data such as mixer settings including EQ (where applicable) and Channel Link, system settings such as sync track and tempo map, locators and markers and effect settings will be copied.

VS-840/840EX song data recorded on Zip disks only includes the performance data (audio) and information describing the tracks on which the performance data is recorded. Therefore, mixer settings such as EQ and Channel Link, locators and markers and effect settings are not imported.

*You can only create a song using Song Import that has the same sample rate and recording mode as the source song.

*If there is insufficient free space on the current drive, Song Import cannot be carried out.

The procedure for importing a playable copy of a song from a Zip disk is explained below. If you wish to import song data created by using Song Copy Archive or DAT backup, proceed to Step 3.

1.Make connections as shown below.

3.Select the internal drive (IDE hard drive) so that it is the current drive (see “Drive Select,” p. 228).

4.Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)].

5.Hold [SHIFT] and press [F1 (SONG)]. The Song Menu icon is displayed.

6.Press [F4 (Imprt)]. If you do not see “Imprt” in the display above [F4], press [PAGE] until you see “Imprt,” and then press [F4 (Imprt)].

7.Press [F1 (SelDr)]. A list of drives appears in the display.

8. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the

source drive, and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the source drive partition. Then press [F1 (Back)].

2.Insert the Zip disk on which a VS-1680/880/880EX/840/ 840EX/890 or VSR-880 song has been recorded.

9.Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the song you want to import and press [F4 (Mark)]. When [F3 (All)] is pressed, you can place or remove marks from all songs. By pressing [F2 (SelSg)], you can view a directory of available songs.

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Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions Page Page Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Memory BackupAbout the License Agreement Handling the Internal Hard Disk DriveCopyright Disclaimer of liabilityTable of Contents Table of Contents Fader/Mute Button Using the MetronomeInput Mixer Default Assignment Channel Link Determining OutputTrack Mixer Procedure for Using EffectsConnecting Insert Effects Master BlockThree Important Reminders About Using Effects Connecting Loop EffectsUsing Effects While Recording Using EZ Routing Step EditingPhrase Editing Connecting an external CD-R/CD-RW DriveUsing the Monitor Knob to Adjust Channel Panning Editing OperationsUsing External Hard Drives Using Midi Controller MessagesRecovering Drive Space Synchronizing with Midi SequencersCD-R Backup and Recover Hard Drive MaintenanceBackup Options Saving Song Data to DAT DAT BackupUsing External Effects Units Play and Record SettingsAlarm Clock Syncing a VS- 1824 and VS-880/880EX or VSR-880About the Package Contents Main FeaturesPreparations Simple Operation ConnectivityMajor Options Mixer Section Peak IndicatorsTop and Rear Panels Input KnobsTop and Rear Panels Monitor Knob Status ButtonsChannel Faders Phones KnobRecorder Section Contrast Knob MIDI/DISK IndicatorTransport Control Buttons CD-RW/MASTERING ButtonRear Panel Front Panel Managing Disk Contents Partitioning Saving and Managing DataSources, Tracks, and Channels Location Where a Performance is Recorded SongTakes and Phrases Before You Start VS-1824 TerminologyExecute Song Optimize p About Events About Button NamesExecute Song Store p Erase AutoMix data pSignal Flow Busses Effect bus and AUX busTrack Mixer Switching the Fader FunctionsInput Mixer ChannelsMaster Block Differences from a Tape-Type MTRTrack Minutes and Recording Time Auxiliary Tracks for Each TrackAbout the Effect Expansion Board Connecting EffectsEffects Section InsertTurning Off the Power Turning the Power On and OffTurning On the Power Basic OperationIf Store Current ? is Displayed Saving Your Song Song StoreRestarting Basic OperationDate Format Setting the Internal ClockDate Edit Time EditAdjusting the display Contrast Operating the VS-1824Basic Navigation Shift button Function ButtonsJump button Select buttonsMixer and System Initialize Time / Value dialFunction is called Initialize System/Mixer parameter Display Regions Playback OperationsDisplay Center Part of the DisplaySelecting a Playlist Display Lower Part of the DisplayPlayback Operations Function Buttons While on the Playlist Display Mixer Channel Display Muting Tracks Changing Track StatusMuting and Soloing Muting Inputs and Effect ReturnsQuick Soloing Using LocatorsSolo Mode Storing LocatorsChanging the Locator Bank Editing Stored LocatorsClearing Locator Storing a Marker Using MarkersLocate to a Marker Using Previous and Next About Marker NumbersClearing Specific Markers Editing Marker ValuesClearing Markers Clearing All MarkersMove 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 SongProtecting Songs Song Protect Protecting PerformancesAbout Song Protect Selecting and Loading Songs Song Select To Remove Song ProtectCreate a New Song Song New Recording OperationsPreparing for a New Recording Items Necessary for RecordingIcon Recording ModeRecording Operations Copy System PRM Copy System ParametersIf Drive Busy! is Displayed About Recording TimesSong Numbers All times are approximateConnecting Instruments Recording and Mixing ProcessInput 8 jack and the Guitar Hi-Z jack cannot be Recording to the Tracks Sources Assigned to TracksWhat to do About Low-Level Input Signals When You Are Recording in StereoRecording Using Different Virtual Tracks V-Tracks Recording on Other Tracks OverdubbingManual Punch-In Using the Record Button Manual Punch-In Using the Foot SwitchManual Punch-In/Punch-Out Auto Punch-In and Punch-Out Using LocatorsUsing Markers GPIRecording Procedure When Using Auto Punch Programming Points During Song PlaybackEditing Punch-In and Punch-Out Points Loop Recording F1 Start Recording Procedure Using Loop PlayEditing the Loop Points for Punch-In and Punch-Out F4 EndUndo and Redo Recording and Editing Operation Which Can Be Undone UndoTo use the Undo Function To cancel an Undo RedoCancel Only the Very Last- Performed Operation Undo messageTrack Bouncing Selecting Source Tracks Destination TracksSet Meters to Pre-Fader Track Track Bouncing With Effects Record the Track BounceIf Digital In Lock is Displayed Recording a Digital SourcePreparations for Recording a Digital Source If Digital In Unlock is DisplayedTurn On the Metronome Using the MetronomeRecording From a CD Sync Gen. Sync GeneratorINT Using an External Midi Sound Source to Play the MetronomeProgram the Tempo Map MidiThru Midi Thru Midi Thru SwitchOut MIDAcc.Note Accent NoteUsing the Digital Mixer Fader/Mute Button Method One Switching the Fader Functions FADER/MUTE ButtonUsing the Digital Mixer Method Two Input Mixer ScreenMonitor Output Connectors Determining OutputMon Monitor AUX a AUX ConnectorsDigital Out Connectors DOUT1 Digital OUTDirect Out Connectors DIR OUT Direct OUTFader Mode Mixer RoutingSources Assigned to Tracks Input Mixer Default Assignment Mix Assign SwitchAdjust 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 Linking the Faders of Two or More Channels Fader Group GroupUsing the Equalizer EQ Sw Equalizer SwitchSelecting V-Tracks Low Equalizer SelectBand EQ MidNRM PhaseAttenuation INVWhen Phase Mismatch is Not a Problem Copying Mixer SettingsWhen Phase Mismatch is a Problem EqualizerScene Mixer ScenesStoring a Mixer Scene EZ RoutingRecalling a Mixer Scene Deleting a Mixer SceneUpdating a Mixer Scene Mixer Channel Strip Detail Input MixerF3 FX3 Effect 3 Send F2 FX2 Effect 2 SendF4 FX4 Effect 4 Send F5 AUX AUX SendF1 FX1In Effect 1 Insert F2 FX2In Effect 2 InsertF1 Link Channel Link F3 FX3In Effect 3 InsertF4 FX4In Effect 4 Insert F2 ATT AttenuationTrack Mixer F5 V.Trk V-Track Select F1FX1 Effect 1 SendSets the channel’s send level 0-127 to the Effect 4 Bus F2 FX2In Effect 2 Insert Play F4FX4In Effect 4 InsertF2 Stats Status MuteMaster Block F3 AUX.A AUX aF4 AUX.B AUX B F5 DOUT1 Digital OUTThis 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 SendLocation of Effects Using Internal Effects VS8F-2Effect Types Insert EffectsLoop Effects Procedure for Using EffectsUsing Internal Effects VS8F-2 Making the Effect Connection101 Selecting a Preset PatchSelecting Effect Patches If No Effect Board Appears in the DisplayCreate a User Effect Patch Creating and Saving UserEffect Patches Save an Effect as a User PatchSave an Effect Patch as Part of a Mixer Scene Connecting Insert EffectsConnecting Insert Effects to Inputs and Tracks 103104 Three Insert Effect Examples Connecting Insert Effects in the Master BlockNext, Set up the Mixer 105106 Effects Return Section Connecting Loop EffectsAdjust the Effect Return Level using the Channel Faders 107Two Examples of Using Loop EffectsNext, Set up the Track Mixer Using Effects While RecordingFour Methods of Using Effects While Recording Listening to an Insert Effect While RecordingRecording Summary Using Insert Effects While RecordingListening to a Loop Effect While Recording Insert EffectsFinally, Assign both Input 1 and Effects Return Recording a loop effect111 To Stereo Track 9/10Three Important Reminders About Using Effects Recording Stereo Effects112 Step Editing EZ Routing113 Quick EditingUsing EZ Routing Step Editing Setting Up for Recording Using Step Editing114 115 Setting Up for Mixing Using Step Editing 116Setting Up for Bouncing Using Step Editing 117118 Setting Up for Mastering Using Step Editing 119120 Using EZ Routing Quick Editing 121Track Mixer Settings 122Recalling an EZ Routing Template Using EZ Routing TemplatesSaving an EZ Routing Template Deleting an EZ Routing Template124 AutomixMixer Automation Input Channel/TRACK ChannelRealtime Automix Using AutomixAdjust the Display for Automix Realtime Automix of Track FadersAutomating Effect Returns Realtime Automix of Input FadersAutomating the Master Stereo Mix and Monitor Output 126Snapshot Automation 127Automating Effect Changes Snap ModeSnap Mode Settings ALL 128When the timeline is positioned at a Snapshot marker Gradation129 Example 1 Crossfade Between Stereo Tracks Automix Two Gradation Examples130 Example 2 Fade Out at End of SongAutomix Updating Automix for a Section of a Song Updating AutomixUpdating Automix for a Selected Group of Faders 131Erasing Data from a Specific Area Erase Editing Automix DataEditing Automix Data Micro Edit 132Copying Data to Another Location Copy 133Target 134 Destination TargetDestination Mark Smooth Data Transitions Gradation 135Gradation Curve Increasing or Decreasing All Data Values Shift/Expand136 Marker AddExpand 137Shift ThresholdErasing Automix Data on All Channels Erasing Automix DataErasing Automix Data on Specified Channels 138Track Erase Track and Phrase EditingTrack Editing 139Track Cut Track and Phrase Editing140 141 Track Move 142To To Point 143From From Point +InsertTrack Copy 144145 Copy Time Copy TimeTrack Insert 146Track Exchange 147Track Time Compression/ Expansion 148Type Pitch Mode149 Vocal, Narration Slow-tempo Songs Fast-tempo Songs To PointTrack Name 150Track Import 151Phrase Editing Phrase Delete152 Dividing a Phrase Phrase Divide/Split Automatically Dividing a Phrase Phrase Divide153 Margin Splitting a Phrase into Two Parts Phrase Split154 OUT ThresholdPhrase Move 155Divide Split To to point 156 QuantizePhrase Copy 157Overlap 158 Copy TimePhrase Trim 159Phrase Trim Out 160161 Phrase NewCreating a New Phrase TakeNaming Takes Phrase Name162 Deleting a Take 163Editing Operations Using the from Point EffectivelyEditing Tips & Tools Steps for Track EditingEditing Tips & Tools Set the Edit PointsQuick Editing Precision EditingAdjusting the Preview Length Editing Tips & Tools Setting Edit Points Using PreviewSetting Edit Points Using Scrub 166Set the TIME/VALUE Dial to Adjust Frame Increments Setting Scrub LengthGeneral Guidelines for Using Scrub Setting Scrub DirectionSummary 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 Practical Editing Application Seamless Looping using Track CopyAn Editing Note of Caution 171Method #3 Using a Tempo Map Method #1 Using LocatorsMethod #2 Using , , , and and F2 Now 172173 Song EditingSong Arrange F1 NEW174 Song SplitSong Editing F4 ArngSong Combine 175Shortcuts for Selecting Tracks During Song Split 176 Mastering Room CD-RW and MasteringCreate Master Data Mastering Mixing Down to the Mastering TracksCD-RW and Mastering 178If Can’t Set Marker Appears in the Display Signal flow routing Mastering Tracks Status Shortcut179 Playing Back the Mastering Tracks 180181 To Prohibit Digital CopyingMixing Down While Inserting Effects Digital Copy Protect182 Snd effect send levelRtn effect return level Creating an Audio CD 183Handling the CD-RW Drive Before Using the CD-RW driveItems Necessary for Creating an Audio CD Handling CD-R/CD-RW DiscsCreating a Master Stereo Mix Finalizing185 CD Track Numbers Assembling Multiple Songs for CD RecordingCopyright Protection 186187 CD Track Number TipWriting Songs to CD-R Discs 188Write Method Track at Once 189Finalize Disc at Once190 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 DisplayZero CD Player Function191 Stop192 Sampling rate setting of current song is 44.1kHzCapture Audio data from Audio CD Capture function If Blank Disc Appears in the Display193 Capturing Time Connecting an external CD-R/CD-RW DriveCD-RW and Mastering Canceling the capture 194Numerics/ASCII Other Useful FunctionsVari Pitch Entering NumbersOther Useful Functions Using the Monitor Knob to Adjust Channel PanningStereo Input 196Synchronizing with Midi Sequencers Using External Midi DevicesUsing MTC Items Necessary for SynchronizationVS-1824 as the Master Synchronization UsingUsing External Midi Devices 198199 Synchronization Using the VS-1824 as the SlaveSync Error Level If Midi Time Code is UnstableWhat is the Sync Track? Using MTC OffsetUsing the Sync Track Master 200Recording Midi Clock Messages Synchronized Operation201 Using the Tempo Map What is a Tempo Map?202 Creating a Tempo Map 203Place Markers Along with the Tempo Other Methods to Generate aSync Track or Tempo Map Create a Sync Track from MarkersCreating a Sync Track Automatically 205Sync Track Beat Delaying Sync Track and Tempo Map Start Times Using Midi Controller MessagesSwitching Track Status 206207 Switching ScenesSwitching Effects During Playback of a Song208 Adjusting EffectsMidi Machine Control Control TypeUsing Software Sequencers Common TermsSpecific Software Applications Cakewalk Pro AudioCubase VST Using Software Sequencers VS-1824 as Master DeviceCubase Settings Cubase as Master DeviceLogic as Master Device Logic SettingsLogic Audio 212Performer as Master Device Digital PerformerFreeMIDI 213Open Midi System OMS OMS ConfigurationVision DSP Vision as Master DeviceVision Settings 215Drive Partitioning Using Hard DrivesGeneral Information Regarding Hard Drives 216Checking Remaining Space Using Hard DrivesRecording Times vs. Sample Rate/Recording Modes 217Recovering Drive Space Song Optimize218 Song Erase 219Selecting an External Hard Drive Using External Hard DrivesConnecting a Fixed External Hard Drive 220Handling the Zip Disk Drive Connecting a Removable External Hard DriveBefore Using the Zip Disk Drive Handling Zip DisksInitializing 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 If Disk Memory Full Appears in the Display Song Copy Archives225 Erase All SongsLoading a Song from an External Drive 226Handling Song Copy Archives Disks 227 Drive Select 228Drive Initialize Hard Drive MaintenanceUsing Hard Drives Drive Initialize with Physical Formatting 229Drive Check 230F1 SelDr Check Drive Reliability using Surface Scan To Cancel Drive Check231 CD-R Backup Backup OptionsDAT Backup External Removable DriveCD-R Backup CD-R Backup and Recover233 Inserting a CD Items Necessary for CD-R BackupCD-R Backup If a disc tray does not open235 Sourse Song+Verify CD-R Recover 236237 Before Backing Up to DAT About the Devices Used in DAT BackupItems Necessary for DAT Backup 238Saving Song Data to DAT DAT Backup Using a DAT Recorder DAT Backup239 Tape Quantity Needed for DAT Backup Time Needed to Backup240 241 Recovering Data from a DATDAT Recover Digital In SelectChecking DAT Tape Contents DAT Backup Verification 243244 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-1824Song Import Compatibility with Other VS Recorders246 Song Export 247248 Save AsExport Track Fader Match System and Global SettingsSystem Settings for Each Song 249Peak Hold System and Global SettingsPeak Hold Sw Peak Hold Switch Remaining Recording TimeShift Lock Global SettingsFoot Switch Settings 251252 When Holding Down ShiftNumerics Type Shift Lock ShortcutMeasure Display Example of entering numerals with Up SettingExample of entering numerals with Down Setting 253254 IDE Drive SwitchScsi ID Number Scsi Self IDPrevious/Next Switch Input Peak Level255 256 Adjusting the Button SensitivityFan Control EDIT/SOLORemoving a Direct Current Offset from the MIX Bus Midi Model ID257 Marker Stop Play and Record SettingsRecord Monitor 258259 Fade LengthScrolling the Waveform Display Fade LengthMode Alarm Clock260 WeekSpecific Applications 261Specific Applications Settings for the Master VSMidi Thru Midi Thru Switch = OUT 262Setup 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-880Specific Applications VS-1824 Settings VS-880/880EX Settings264 When using System Exclusive Messages Correspondence Between Midi Channels and Controller Numbers265 Preparations for Compu Mix 266267 Synchronizing with Video EquipmentRecording with Compu Mix MMC Midi Machine ControlUsing External Effects Units 268How Do I Control the Stereo Tracks Independently? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy Do I Hear the Inputs All of the Time? 269How 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? 271How Do I Create a Tempo Map? How Do I Use Automix?272 273 How Do I Create a User TemplateEZ Routing? GradationHow Do I Bounce Tracks? 274Why Can’t I Hear My Effects? How Do I Bounce Tracks with Effects?275 What do the X and Y Parameters do? How Do I Use the Scrub and Waveform Display Features?Setting the Scrub Length 276How Do I Record a Stereo Signal? 277VS-840/840EX Songs? How Do I Import VS-1680VS-880/880EX, VS-890/VSR-880 278Index 279Index 280Effect 281Global settings 282Insert effects 283Mastering tracks 284Parameters 285Punching 286Songs 287Time compression/expansion 288289 Information AfricaAvis 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