Program the Tempo Map, Int, Midi | Roland VS-1824 specs

Chapter 4 Recording Operations

6.Press [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the

settings.

Metronome Out

This selects where the metronome is output. For now, select “INT.” Selecting “Off” prevents you from making any settings related to the Metronome.

Off:

The metronome sound is not output.

INT:

The metronome sound is output from the MONITOR and HEADPHONE jacks.

MIDI:

The metronome signal is only transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector so you can trigger an external MIDI sound source such as a drum machine or sound module. If “MIDI” is selected, you will be able to specify the MIDI note numbers and velocities for the beat and downbeat as well.

Metro Level (Metronome Level)

This adjusts the volume level (0-127) of the metronome.

Metronome Mode

This determines when the metronome is played.

Rec Only:

The metronome sounds only during recording.

Rec&Play:

The metronome sounds during playback and recording.

7.Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.

3.Use [ ] to move the cursor to “4/4” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the time signature, if desired.

If your song contains any tempo and/or time signature changes, you can enter them by pressing [F2 (NEW)]. Then, you can use the [CURSOR] buttons and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the new tempo, time signature, and the measure where the change will take place. Up to 50 tempo and/or time signature changes can be entered for each song.

4.When you are finished setting the Tempo Map, press [F6 (EXIT)]. The Sync/Tempo screen appears in the display.

5.Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.

Using an External MIDI Sound Source to Play the Metronome

A MIDI sound source can be used as a metronome in place of the VS-1824’s internal metronome. To do this, use the following procedure:

1.Connect the VS-1824 and the MIDI sound generator as shown below.