Inserting an effect | Roland Vs-880 guide

Chapter 1 Trying out the expanded functions

■Inserting an effect

When you wish to use an effect such as compressor or distortion which modifies the direct sound itself, insert the effect between the equalizer and the fader. When an effect is inserted into one of the channels, that effect will be unavailable for use by other channels. For example if you insert EFFECT-1 into channel 1, it will not be possible for other channels to use EFFECT-1.

*If you insert different effects in each channel, or mix a channel in which effects are inserted with a channel in which effects are not inserted, time differences may occur depending on the type of effect, and the result may not always be as you expect.

EQ	Fader	Post	MIX buss
EQ	Fader	Pre	MIX buss
		Pre		Pan
				Pan
		Off
	EFFECT 1	Post	AUX buss
		Post

		Pre	Level	Pan
			Level	Pan
		Off
		Post
		Pre	EFFECT 1 buss
		Pre
		Off	Level	Pan
		Off
		Insert
		Post
		Pre	EFFECT 2 buss
		Pre
		Off	Level	Pan
		Off
Channel 1		Insert

MASTER OUT (L, R)

AUX SEND (A, B)

EFFECT 1

cannot be used

MIX buss or

EFFECT 2 AUX buss

1.Press [CH EDIT] for the channel to which you wish to apply the effect.

2.Hold down [SHIFT] and press channel 7 [EFFECT-1(CH EDIT)].

CONDITION MARKER#					TIME

dB

0

4

12

24

48

INPUT TRACK

AUX MASTER

3.Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.

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Roland Vs-880 important safety instructions Inserting an effect

Contents

Phones Important Safety Instructions Page Introduction About the package contentsHow this manual is organized Editing a recorded performance track Using the internal effectsOverall settings and status checking Use with Midi devices Contents Basic operation as a replacement for a tape MTR Contents Use with Midi devices Taking advantage of the VS-880 ideas and examples Digital audio workstation Main featuresFull complement of connectors Easy-to-operate controls Important notes Disclaimer of liability Additional PrecautionsConcerning copyright Important notes Front and rear panels Mixer section Recorder section Front and reat panels Display section Condition Rear panel Mixer-related Using auto mixTrying out the expanded functions Master Block Recording the mixer settings, method 3 Realtime Recording the mixer settings, method 1 SnapshotRecording the mixer settings, method 2 Gradation Mix Mode Auto mix mode EraseMode Auto Mix Erase Mode If you do not wish to record top panel settings Mask FaderMix Snap Auto Mix Snapshot Mode Playing back the auto mix About !!! Lack of Event !! display Using the 3-band equalizerEQ Switch equalizer switch Turning the equalizer on/off TrackLevel Track Level Using the 3-band equalizerEQ Sel Equalizer Select StereoIn Stereo Creating a master tape which Disables digital copying When the Recording mode is Set to MasteringWhen a digital signal with Emphasis is input CpyProtect Digital Protect Switch Newly added algorithms Newly added preset patchesEffect related Reverb EQ Equalizer Space ChorusSCH Space Chorus Lo-Fi Processor LFP Lo-fi processor NS Noise suppressor Band Parametric EqualizerRMF Realtime modify filter LNK Link Band Graphic Equalizer EQA/EQB Graphic equalizer channel a / channel B HC Hum canceller Hum CancelerVocal Canceller VC Vocal canceller Vocoder VOC Vocoder CHO Chorus Voice TransformerVT Voice transformer MID Midi control FE Fader edit Mic Simulator MCA/MCB Mic converter channel a / channel B Adjusting the send level Balance for all effects Inserting an effect Recording while an effect is inserted EFFECT1 Effect 1 switchInputtrack Inserting two effects into one channel EQ/EffPreIns Equalizer/effect pre-insert switchEFF1 INS Sw Effect 1 insert switch Inserting in stereo Holding the level meter peaks PeakHoldSw Peak hold switchDisplay related Checking the remaining disk Capacity Checking the reliability of a Disk Disk drive relatedChecking that a disk is not Damaged If the display indicates Err To stop during the procedureIf the display indicates No Err Cluster Info. Cluster information Assign mark points according to the tempo When using the sync trackSynchronization related Generating a sync track from mark points Creating the sync track automatically Generating the tempo map from the sync trackCV Convert Adding an offset to the sync Track/tempo map Using the tempo mapGenerating a tempo map from mark points Using control change mes Sages to control effects Using program change mes Sages to select scenesUsing program change mes Sages to select effects Midi related Other Using the numeric keysHolding the function of Shift Shift Lock Easy time adjustment Example procedure when modifying a Locate Point Before you start VS-880 terminology Signal flow bussesSources, tracks, and channels Where a performance is recorded Song Before you start VS-880 terminology Trim Frequency Resonance Boost or Cut Selector SwitchAbout mixer modes Pan 3 4 L R Selector SwitchTrim Pan Level Frequency Boost or Cut Equalizer When the mixer corresponds to the input sources Input MIXInput Output When the mixer corresponds to recorded tracks Track MIX Switching the mixer modeRecording the current condition of the mixer Scene SYS Scene Mode Storing the current mixer settingsClearing the settings of a scene Recalling a scene Number of tracks that can be recorded/played Simultaneously Differences with a tape-type MTRVirtual tracks provided for each track V-tracks VS-880 operation Switching conditionsEffects section About the effect expansion board VS8F-1 Selecting the operation menu Modifying the value of settingsSwitching the track status Track Status Selecting parameters Changing the current time Storing a time location Storing a time location, method 1 Locate PointChanging the Locate Bank Modifying a stored time location Moving to a stored time locationDeleting a stored time location Marking a time location Storing a time location, method 2 Mark PointsMoving to a marked time location Clearing a Mark Point Modifying a marked time locationClearing a mark Clearing all Mark Points Before you begin Basic operation as a replacement for a tape MTRWhen you turn the power on Listening to the demo song Making a new recording Specifying the recording mode Song NewBasic operation as a replacement for a tape MTR Naming the song Song Name Connect the instruments General procedure for multi- track recordingSwitching V-tracks Record a performance onto a Track Re-recording manually Manual punch-in Using the record buttonRe-recording only your mistakes Punch-in/out Input input select Recording procedure Specify the location for recording Repeatedly recording over Same area Loop recording Specify the area to be repeated MIX Sw mix switch Adjusting the tone EqualizerCreating a master tape EQM F equalizer middle frequency / Q EQM equalizer middleEQL equalizer low EQH equalizer high MIX Level Adjusting the volume and pan Level/PanApplying effects Loop MIX Pan MIX Bal Mix balance Each channel settings Effect 1 Effect 1 switch Master block settings Concerning copyright Connecting digital devicesDigital recording About Scms Turn off the Vari-pitch function When digital recording is not PossibleSelecting digital input as Source MasterClk Master clock Preventing accidental erasure Your performance Song Protect Before you finish operationsSaving the performance to disk Song Store Protecting a performance Selecting a song Song Select Turning the power off Shut DownRe-starting the VS-880 If the display asks Store Current? Editing a recorded performance track editing What is editing?Using to and from Finding a desired location Preview Adjusting the scrub length Basic procedureFinding the location where sound begins example Scrub Len Scrub length Re-using part of the perfor- mance Copy Modifying the organization of the performance Move Example 2 Moving to a different track Erasing part of a performance Erase Exchanging performance data between tracks Exchange Inserting blank space into a performance Insert Deleting a portion of a performance Cut Example 2 Expansion Use with Midi devices About Midi Synchronizing with a Midi sequencer Using Midi to switch the track statusUsing MTC Use with Midi devices Synchronizing to the VS-880 Master MTC Type Synchronizing to a Midi sequencer Slave ErrLevel Error levelSource Sync source Ofs Offset What is the tempo map?TimeDispFmt Time display format Use with Midi devices5 Use with Midi devices Creating a tempo map Synchronized operation Using the sync track Changing the tempo during the per- formance When you experience prob- lems with synchronization Recording Midi clock messages Use with a Zip drive Connecting a Zip driveInitializing the disk Drive Initialize Playable Saving performance data on a Zip disk Song CopySaving on a single disk Playable Use with a Zip drive Procedure for saving on multiple disks Store When the data cannot be Saved on a single disk ArchiveArchive If you have problems saving the data Procedure for loading from multiple disks Extract Use with a DAT recorder DAT backup Saving performance data to a DAT recorder Backup Backup Wait Loading performance data from a DAT recorder RecoverBak backup Tape Len Tape length Chapter Applying reverb to a recorded performance Loop Using the internal effectsExamples of how the effects can be used 100 101 Using the internal effectsEffect 1 Pan Effect 1 pan 102 Buss Sw buss switchApplying reverb as you record Loop Buss Sel buss select 103 Applying a vocoder while you record Insert 104 EFF1 InsSend Effect 1 insert send level 105EFF1 InsRtn Effect 1 insert return level Applying reverb while bouncing tracks Loop 106 107 AUX-B If the effect does not sound as you expect 108 Other convenient functions Using an external Midi sound Source to play the metronomeSounding the metronome 110 Using a foot switch to play- back/stopStopping automatically Marker stop Marker Stop Listening only to a specific channel Solo Changing the pitch during playback Vari-pitch111 Recording/editing operations Which can be undone Undo Simultaneously adjusting a stereo source Channel LinkUndoing a recording or editing operation 112 Canceling only the last-per Formed operation When the disk has little remaining spaceCanceling the last-performed Undo Redo Deleting only unneeded perfor Mance data Song Optimize Switching the contents of the display Bar Display Overall settings and status checkingIf the display area is difficult to read Contrast Checking the size of a recorded performance Overall settings and status checkingDisplaying measures/beats 115 116 Restoring the mixer settings to the initial stateIf there is no internal hard disk IDE Drv IDE drive Recording multiple sources to one track 117 118 Collecting just the sections that you likeTaking advantage of the VS-880 ideas and examples 119 Copying an 8-track MTR performance to the VS-880FadeLength Fade length EQ M Q Controlling the mixer from a Midi sequencer120 Track Status Recording mixer operations CtrLocal Mixer control local switchPreparations Performing a compu-mix Synchronizing the operation of two VS-880 units Settings for the master VS-880Operating the VS-880 from another device MMC 122 123 SysEx.Tx System exclusive transmit switchMMC MMC mode CtrType Mixer control type SysEx.Rx System exclusive receive switch Settings for the slave VS-880124 Operating the VS-880 from an MMC-compatible device Make settings for the VS-880125 Make settings for the sequencer program If you have problems with Synchronization126 Applying an effect while Bouncing tracks Using external effect unitsApplying an effect during Playback 127 128 Appendices 129 Connectors and cables Using an external disk drive About ScsiConnecting a disk drive Terminators Partitions Using an external disk drive About ScsiScsi ID numbers 131 Troubleshooting Problems with sound Synchronization problems does not synchronize Disk drive problemsOther problems Error messages 134 135 Special key operations Other 137 Parameter list Inputtrack ModeInput MIX Mode Mixer Parameters channel MIX Track MIX Mode139 Hz-8 kHz 140 System ParametersSystem Parameter list Sync Track Convert DiskSync/Tempo 141 Drive Select Scene/Auto MixAuto Mix Erase Drive Initialize Midi Implementation Chart 143 Input MIX mode and Track MIX mode Mixer section block diagramInputtrack mode 144 Glossary 145 Specifications 146 Select Select button About the V-XPANDED stickerChannel faders Transpose control 148 Special key operationsAbout the included sticker DAT Index149 Input MIX Master OUT 150Index Midi 151 Song Track sheet 152 Class B Information Canada