Songs, 287 | Roland VS-1824 specification

Soloing channels	42
Input Mixer	90
quick solo	43
Solo mode	43
Track Mixer	95
Song Archive Extract	227
Song Arrange	173
Song Combine	175
Song Copy Archives	225
handling	226
Song Copy Playable	224
Song Erase	219
Song Export	247
Song Import	246
Song mode	35
Song Optimize	218
Song Position Pointer	200, 209
Song Protect	48
Song Split	174
Song Store	33
Songs
archiving	225
automation	See Automix
backing up
to DAT
backup steps	239
checking tape contents	242
recovering data	241
verifying data	243
CD requirements	185
contents of	25
copying
using Song Copy Archives	225
using Song Copy Playable	224
using Song Split	174
creating new	50
defined	25
editing
structure	173
erasing	219
exporting to other VS recorders	247
icon	51
importing from other VS recorders	246
importing tracks	175
loading	49
using Song Archive Extract	227
using Song Copy Playable	226
naming	50
numbers	52
optimizing	218
protecting	48

Index

recording on a CD
a song			188
adding new songs			190
all songs at once			190
saving			33
to an external drive			223–228
selecting			49
system settings			249–251
Fader Match			249
foot switch			251
Peak Hold			250
remaining time			250
Sources
defined			25
routing to tracks			54
Speed control			195
SPP	See MIDI Song Position Pointer
ST IN button			18
START			164
Starting over			35
STATUS buttons			19
blinking red			19
blinking red & orange			19
green			19
orange			19
unlit			19
Stereo channels, independent control			......... 269
Stereo Input			196
Stereo placement		See Panning
Stereo recording			277
STOP button			21
Stretching time. ...See Time compression/expansion
Surface scan			231
Swapping tracks		See Track Exchange
Sync track		200–202,204–206
Synchronization with MIDI devices			197
described			209
master and slave			197
necessary items			197
sync track		200–202,204–206
tempo map		202, 204–206
unstable			199
Synchronization with video equipment ..... 267
Synchronization with VS recorders			261–264
another VS-1824			262
VS-1680			262
VS-880/880EX			263
System initialization			37
System mode			35
System parameters
copying			51

Index

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Image 287

Roland VS-1824 owner manual Songs, 287

Contents

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