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Roland VS-1824 owner manual Mastering tracks, 284

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Index

Master fader		19
MASTER OUT jacks		22
level & balance adjustment		95
Mastering Room		177
creating mastering tracks		177
Mastering Tool Kit		181
Mastering tracks
defined		177
playing back		180
recording		177
with effects		181
setting status
shortcut		179
Mastering	See Mastering Room
Meter		See Metering
Metering
Input Mixer		90
Peak Hold		250
setting peak level		255
Track Mixer		94
Metronome		67
activating		67
settings		68
tempo map		68
using an external MIDI source		68
Micro Edit		See Automix
Microphone simulator		106
MIDI
channels		265
channels vs. controller numbers		........................... 265
Compu Mix
external control		265
preparations		266
recording		267
Control Changes
and effects		208
controllers		206, 265
and track status		206
FreeMIDI		213
interface		209
troubleshooting tips		209
machine control		208–209
metronome		68
model ID		257
OMS		214
Program Changes
and Scenes		207
sequencers		209
Cakewalk		210
Cubase VST		211
Digital Performer		213
Logic Audio		212
Vision DSP		214
Song Position Pointer		200, 209

synchronization	197
clock	209
clocks	201
described	209
MTC	197, 209
sync track	200–202,204–206
tempo map	202, 204–206
System Exclusive
receive switch	261
transmit switch	261
when using	265
thru switch	261
MIDI Clock	209
MIDI connectors	22
MIDI Machine Control	See MMC
MIDI Model ID	257
MIDI Thru Switch	261
MIDI Time Code. .........................................See MTC
MIDI/DISK indicator	21
MIX bus	27
routing inputs to	86
routing tracks to	90
Mix limiter	106
Mixdown
mastering	177
Mixer
automation	124
........................................................	See also Automix
channel display	41
copying settings	51, 83
initialization	37
Scenes	84
section overview	18, 27
understanding	70
Mixing
process overview	53
MMC	208–209
setting mode	261
Modes	35
MONITOR jacks	22, 72
level & balance adjustment	95
MONITOR knob	19, 196
Monitoring inputs	258
MT1	51
MT2	51
MTC	197, 209
offset	200
types	197
unstable	199
MTP	51
Multitracking	56

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Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions Page Page Power Supply PlacementMaintenance Memory BackupHandling the Internal Hard Disk Drive CopyrightAbout the License Agreement Disclaimer of liabilityTable of Contents Table of Contents Using the Metronome Input Mixer Default Assignment Channel LinkFader/Mute Button Determining OutputProcedure for Using Effects Connecting Insert EffectsTrack Mixer Master BlockConnecting Loop Effects Using Effects While RecordingThree Important Reminders About Using Effects Using EZ Routing Step EditingConnecting an external CD-R/CD-RW Drive Using the Monitor Knob to Adjust Channel PanningPhrase Editing Editing OperationsUsing Midi Controller Messages Recovering Drive SpaceUsing External Hard Drives Synchronizing with Midi SequencersHard Drive Maintenance Backup OptionsCD-R Backup and Recover Saving Song Data to DAT DAT BackupPlay and Record Settings Alarm ClockUsing External Effects Units Syncing a VS- 1824 and VS-880/880EX or VSR-880Preparations About the Package ContentsMain Features Major Options Simple OperationConnectivity Peak Indicators Top and Rear PanelsMixer Section Input KnobsStatus Buttons Channel FadersTop and Rear Panels Monitor Knob Phones KnobRecorder Section MIDI/DISK Indicator Transport Control ButtonsContrast Knob CD-RW/MASTERING ButtonRear Panel Front Panel Managing Disk Contents Partitioning Saving and Managing DataLocation Where a Performance is Recorded Song Takes and PhrasesSources, Tracks, and Channels Before You Start VS-1824 TerminologyAbout Events About Button Names Execute Song Store pExecute Song Optimize p Erase AutoMix data pSignal Flow Busses Effect bus and AUX busSwitching the Fader Functions Input MixerTrack Mixer ChannelsMaster Block Differences from a Tape-Type MTRTrack Minutes and Recording Time Auxiliary Tracks for Each TrackConnecting Effects Effects SectionAbout the Effect Expansion Board InsertTurning the Power On and Off Turning On the PowerTurning Off the Power Basic OperationSaving Your Song Song Store RestartingIf Store Current ? is Displayed Basic OperationSetting the Internal Clock Date EditDate Format Time EditBasic Navigation Adjusting the display ContrastOperating the VS-1824 Function Buttons Jump buttonShift button Select buttonsFunction is called Initialize System/Mixer parameter Mixer and System InitializeTime / Value dial Playback Operations DisplayDisplay Regions Center Part of the DisplayPlayback Operations Selecting a Playlist DisplayLower Part of the Display Function Buttons While on the Playlist Display Mixer Channel Display Changing Track Status Muting and SoloingMuting Tracks Muting Inputs and Effect ReturnsUsing Locators Solo ModeQuick Soloing Storing LocatorsClearing Locator Changing the Locator BankEditing Stored Locators Using Markers Locate to a Marker Using Previous and NextStoring a Marker About Marker NumbersEditing Marker Values Clearing MarkersClearing Specific Markers Clearing All MarkersChanging Playback Position Using Jump Change Playback Position Using TIME/VALUE DialMove to the Beginning or End of a Song Using FF and REW Other Ways to Move In a SongAbout Song Protect Protecting Songs Song ProtectProtecting Performances Selecting and Loading Songs Song Select To Remove Song ProtectRecording Operations Preparing for a New RecordingCreate a New Song Song New Items Necessary for RecordingRecording Mode Recording OperationsIcon Copy System PRM Copy System ParametersAbout Recording Times Song NumbersIf Drive Busy! is Displayed All times are approximateInput 8 jack and the Guitar Hi-Z jack cannot be Connecting InstrumentsRecording and Mixing Process 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/Punch-Out Manual Punch-In Using the Record ButtonManual Punch-In Using the Foot Switch Using Locators Using MarkersAuto Punch-In and Punch-Out GPIEditing Punch-In and Punch-Out Points Recording Procedure When Using Auto PunchProgramming Points During Song Playback Loop Recording Recording Procedure Using Loop Play Editing the Loop Points for Punch-In and Punch-OutF1 Start F4 EndUndo and Redo Recording and Editing Operation Which Can Be Undone UndoTo cancel an Undo Redo Cancel Only the Very Last- Performed OperationTo use the Undo Function Undo messageSet Meters to Pre-Fader Track Track BouncingSelecting Source Tracks Destination Tracks Track Bouncing With Effects Record the Track BounceRecording a Digital Source Preparations for Recording a Digital SourceIf Digital In Lock is Displayed If Digital In Unlock is DisplayedUsing the Metronome Recording From a CDTurn On the Metronome Sync Gen. Sync GeneratorUsing an External Midi Sound Source to Play the Metronome Program the Tempo MapINT MidiMidi Thru Midi Thru Switch OutThru MIDAcc.Note Accent NoteUsing the Digital Mixer Method One Switching the Fader Functions FADER/MUTE Button Using the Digital MixerFader/Mute Button Method Two Input Mixer ScreenMon Monitor Monitor Output ConnectorsDetermining Output AUX Connectors Digital Out ConnectorsAUX a DOUT1 Digital OUTDirect Out Connectors DIR OUT Direct OUTSources Assigned to Tracks Fader ModeMixer Routing Input Mixer Default Assignment Mix Assign SwitchLink 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 GroupSelecting V-Tracks Using the Equalizer EQSw Equalizer Switch Equalizer Select Band EQLow MidPhase AttenuationNRM INVCopying Mixer Settings When Phase Mismatch is a ProblemWhen Phase Mismatch is Not a Problem EqualizerMixer Scenes Storing a Mixer SceneScene EZ RoutingUpdating a Mixer Scene Recalling a Mixer SceneDeleting a Mixer Scene Mixer Channel Strip Detail Input MixerF2 FX2 Effect 2 Send F4 FX4 Effect 4 SendF3 FX3 Effect 3 Send F5 AUX AUX SendF1 FX1In Effect 1 Insert F2 FX2In Effect 2 InsertF3 FX3In Effect 3 Insert F4 FX4In Effect 4 InsertF1 Link Channel Link 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 F4FX4In Effect 4 Insert F2 Stats StatusPlay MuteMaster Block F3 AUX.A AUX aF4 AUX.B AUX B F5 DOUT1 Digital OUTThis connects the effect in the Master Block mixer section F1 FX1 Effect 1 Master Send F2 FX2 Effect 2 Master SendF3 FX3 Effect 3 Master Send F4 FX4 Effect 4 Master SendUsing Internal Effects VS8F-2 Effect TypesLocation of Effects Insert EffectsProcedure for Using Effects Using Internal Effects VS8F-2Loop Effects Making the Effect ConnectionSelecting a Preset Patch Selecting Effect Patches101 If No Effect Board Appears in the DisplayCreating and Saving User Effect PatchesCreate a User Effect Patch Save an Effect as a User PatchConnecting Insert Effects Connecting Insert Effects to Inputs and TracksSave an Effect Patch as Part of a Mixer Scene 103104 Connecting Insert Effects in the Master Block Next, Set up the MixerThree Insert Effect Examples 105106 Connecting Loop Effects Adjust the Effect Return Level using the Channel FadersEffects Return Section 107Two Examples of Using Loop EffectsUsing Effects While Recording Four Methods of Using Effects While RecordingNext, Set up the Track Mixer Listening to an Insert Effect While RecordingSummary Using Insert Effects While Recording Listening to a Loop Effect WhileRecording Recording Insert EffectsRecording a loop effect 111Finally, Assign both Input 1 and Effects Return To Stereo Track 9/10112 Three Important Reminders About Using EffectsRecording Stereo Effects EZ Routing 113Step Editing Quick Editing114 Using EZ Routing Step EditingSetting Up for Recording Using Step Editing 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 122Using EZ Routing Templates Saving an EZ Routing TemplateRecalling an EZ Routing Template Deleting an EZ Routing TemplateAutomix Mixer Automation124 Input Channel/TRACK ChannelUsing Automix Adjust the Display for AutomixRealtime Automix Realtime Automix of Track FadersRealtime Automix of Input Faders Automating the Master Stereo Mix and Monitor OutputAutomating Effect Returns 126Snapshot Automation 127Snap Mode Snap Mode Settings ALLAutomating Effect Changes 128129 When the timeline is positioned at a Snapshot markerGradation Automix Two Gradation Examples 130Example 1 Crossfade Between Stereo Tracks Example 2 Fade Out at End of SongUpdating Automix Updating Automix for a Selected Group of FadersAutomix Updating Automix for a Section of a Song 131Editing Automix Data Editing Automix Data Micro EditErasing Data from a Specific Area Erase 132Target Copying Data to Another Location Copy133 Destination Mark 134Destination Target Smooth Data Transitions Gradation 135Increasing or Decreasing All Data Values Shift/Expand 136Gradation Curve Marker Add137 ShiftExpand ThresholdErasing Automix Data Erasing Automix Data on Specified ChannelsErasing Automix Data on All Channels 138Track and Phrase Editing Track EditingTrack Erase 139140 Track CutTrack and Phrase Editing 141 Track Move 142143 From From PointTo To Point +InsertTrack Copy 144145 Copy Time Copy TimeTrack Insert 146Track Exchange 147Track Time Compression/ Expansion 148Pitch Mode 149Type Vocal, Narration Slow-tempo Songs Fast-tempo Songs To PointTrack Name 150Track Import 151152 Phrase EditingPhrase Delete 153 Dividing a Phrase Phrase Divide/SplitAutomatically Dividing a Phrase Phrase Divide Splitting a Phrase into Two Parts Phrase Split 154Margin OUT ThresholdDivide Split To to point Phrase Move155 156 QuantizeOverlap Phrase Copy157 158 Copy TimePhrase Trim 159Phrase Trim Out 160Phrase New Creating a New Phrase161 Take162 Naming TakesPhrase Name Deleting a Take 163Using the from Point Effectively Editing Tips & ToolsEditing Operations Steps for Track EditingSet the Edit Points Quick EditingEditing Tips & Tools Precision EditingEditing Tips & Tools Setting Edit Points Using Preview Setting Edit Points Using ScrubAdjusting the Preview Length 166Setting Scrub Length General Guidelines for Using ScrubSet the TIME/VALUE Dial to Adjust Frame Increments Setting Scrub Direction168 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 Seamless Looping using Track Copy An Editing Note of CautionPractical Editing Application 171Method #1 Using Locators Method #2 Using , , , and and F2 NowMethod #3 Using a Tempo Map 172Song Editing Song Arrange173 F1 NEWSong Split Song Editing174 F4 ArngShortcuts for Selecting Tracks During Song Split Song Combine175 176 CD-RW and Mastering Create Master Data MasteringMastering Room Mixing Down to the Mastering TracksIf Can’t Set Marker Appears in the Display CD-RW and Mastering178 179 Signal flow routingMastering Tracks Status Shortcut Playing Back the Mastering Tracks 180To Prohibit Digital Copying Mixing Down While Inserting Effects181 Digital Copy ProtectRtn effect return level 182Snd effect send level Creating an Audio CD 183Before Using the CD-RW drive Items Necessary for Creating an Audio CDHandling the CD-RW Drive Handling CD-R/CD-RW Discs185 Creating a Master Stereo MixFinalizing Assembling Multiple Songs for CD Recording Copyright ProtectionCD Track Numbers 186187 CD Track Number TipWriting Songs to CD-R Discs 188189 FinalizeWrite Method Track at Once Disc at OnceAdding a Song to a Partially Recorded Disc Arranging and Recording Multiple Songs to a CD-R Disc190 If Not 44.1kHz Song ! Appears in the DisplayCD Player Function 191Zero StopSampling rate setting of current song is 44.1kHz Capture Audio data from Audio CD Capture function192 If Blank Disc Appears in the Display193 Connecting an external CD-R/CD-RW Drive CD-RW and Mastering Canceling the captureCapturing Time 194Other Useful Functions Vari PitchNumerics/ASCII Entering NumbersUsing the Monitor Knob to Adjust Channel Panning Stereo InputOther Useful Functions 196Using External Midi Devices Using MTCSynchronizing with Midi Sequencers Items Necessary for SynchronizationSynchronization Using Using External Midi DevicesVS-1824 as the Master 198Synchronization Using the VS-1824 as the Slave Sync Error Level199 If Midi Time Code is UnstableUsing MTC Offset Using the Sync Track MasterWhat is the Sync Track? 200201 Recording Midi Clock MessagesSynchronized Operation 202 Using the Tempo MapWhat is a Tempo Map? Creating a Tempo Map 203Other Methods to Generate a Sync Track or Tempo MapPlace Markers Along with the Tempo Create a Sync Track from MarkersSync Track Beat Creating a Sync Track Automatically205 Using Midi Controller Messages Switching Track StatusDelaying Sync Track and Tempo Map Start Times 206Switching Scenes Switching Effects207 During Playback of a SongAdjusting Effects Midi Machine Control208 Control TypeUsing Software Sequencers Common TermsSpecific Software Applications Cakewalk Pro AudioUsing Software Sequencers VS-1824 as Master Device Cubase SettingsCubase VST Cubase as Master DeviceLogic Settings Logic AudioLogic as Master Device 212Digital Performer FreeMIDIPerformer as Master Device 213OMS Configuration Vision DSPOpen Midi System OMS Vision as Master DeviceVision Settings 215Using Hard Drives General Information Regarding Hard DrivesDrive Partitioning 216Using Hard Drives Recording Times vs. Sample Rate/Recording ModesChecking Remaining Space 217218 Recovering Drive SpaceSong Optimize Song Erase 219Using External Hard Drives Connecting a Fixed External Hard DriveSelecting an External Hard Drive 220Connecting a Removable External Hard Drive Before Using the Zip Disk DriveHandling the Zip Disk Drive Handling Zip DisksTo 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 Song Copy Archives 225If Disk Memory Full Appears in the Display Erase All SongsHandling Song Copy Archives Disks Loading a Song from an External Drive226 227 Drive Select 228Hard Drive Maintenance Using Hard Drives Drive Initialize with Physical FormattingDrive Initialize 229F1 SelDr Drive Check230 231 Check Drive Reliability using Surface ScanTo Cancel Drive Check Backup Options DAT BackupCD-R Backup External Removable Drive233 CD-R BackupCD-R Backup and Recover Items Necessary for CD-R Backup CD-R BackupInserting a CD If a disc tray does not open+Verify 235Sourse Song CD-R Recover 236237 About the Devices Used in DAT Backup Items Necessary for DAT BackupBefore Backing Up to DAT 238239 Saving Song Data to DAT DAT BackupUsing a DAT Recorder DAT Backup 240 Tape Quantity Needed for DAT BackupTime Needed to Backup Recovering Data from a DAT DAT Recover241 Digital In SelectChecking DAT Tape Contents DAT Backup Verification 243244 Drive Compatibility VS-1824 → VS-1680, VS-880/ 880EX, VS-890 or VSR-880VS-1680, VS-880/880EX, VS-890 or VSR-880 → VS-1824 VS-840/840EX ↔ VS-1824246 Song ImportCompatibility with Other VS Recorders Song Export 247Export Track 248Save As System and Global Settings System Settings for Each SongFader Match 249System and Global Settings Peak Hold Sw Peak Hold SwitchPeak Hold Remaining Recording TimeGlobal Settings Foot Switch SettingsShift Lock 251When Holding Down Shift Numerics Type252 Shift Lock ShortcutExample of entering numerals with Up Setting Example of entering numerals with Down SettingMeasure Display 253IDE Drive Switch Scsi ID Number254 Scsi Self ID255 Previous/Next SwitchInput Peak Level Adjusting the Button Sensitivity Fan Control256 EDIT/SOLO257 Removing a Direct Current Offset from the MIX BusMidi Model ID Play and Record Settings Record MonitorMarker Stop 258Fade Length Scrolling the Waveform Display259 Fade LengthAlarm Clock 260Mode WeekSpecific Applications 261Settings for the Master VS Midi Thru Midi Thru Switch = OUTSpecific Applications 262Settings for the Slave VS Syncing the VS-880 to the VS-1824 Using MTC and MMCSetup Syncing a VS-1824 and VS-880/880EX or VSR-880264 Specific Applications VS-1824 SettingsVS-880/880EX Settings 265 When using System Exclusive MessagesCorrespondence Between Midi Channels and Controller Numbers Preparations for Compu Mix 266Synchronizing with Video Equipment Recording with Compu Mix267 MMC Midi Machine ControlUsing External Effects Units 268Frequently Asked Questions Why Do I Hear the Inputs All of the Time?How Do I Control the Stereo Tracks Independently? 269What is the FADER/MUTE Button Used For? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow Do I Burn Audio CDs? How Do I Choose Which Tracks are Burned to the CD?On the CD? 271272 How Do I Create a Tempo Map?How Do I Use Automix? How Do I Create a User Template EZ Routing?273 GradationHow Do I Bounce Tracks? 274275 Why Can’t I Hear My Effects?How Do I Bounce Tracks with Effects? How Do I Use the Scrub and Waveform Display Features? Setting the Scrub LengthWhat do the X and Y Parameters do? 276How Do I Record a Stereo Signal? 277How Do I Import VS-1680 VS-880/880EX, VS-890/VSR-880VS-840/840EX Songs? 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