Roland Vs-880 Specify the location for recording, Recording procedure

Chapter 3 Basic operation (as a replacement for a tape MTR)

5.When you finish recording, press [STOP].

6.Check the re-recorded result. After switching the track status of the newly recorded tracks back to PLAY (the STATUS indicator lights green), playback from the beginning of the song.

Using the foot switch

If you wish to use an optional footswitch to punch-in/out, connect the footswitch to the FOOT SWITCH jack. Then use the following procedure to set the function of the FOOT SWITCH jack so that it can be used for punching in/out.

1.Press [SYSTEM]. If a message with a question mark such as “SYS System PRM?” does not appear, press [SYSTEM] once again.

2.Use PARAMETER [ ][ ] to get the “SYS System PRM?” display, and press [YES].

3.Use PARAMETER [ ][ ] to get the “SYS FootSW=” display, and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “Record.”

■Specify beforehand the location

for re-recording (Auto punch-in)

Auto punch-in recording lets you automatically punch-in and punch-out at previously specified locations. This is con- venient when you need to punch-in/out at a precise time, or when you want to punch-in/out automatically so that you can concentrate on your playing.

Specify the location for recording

Before you begin recording, set the times for punch-in and punch-out. There are three ways to set these times. Use the method appropriate for your situation.

Using locate points

1.While holding down [AUTO PUNCH], specify the locate point for the time at which you want to punch-in, and then without releasing [AUTO PUNCH], specify the locate point for the punch-out time.

Using mark points

Chapter 3

4.Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to Play condition.

FootSw (Foot switch assign)

This sets the function of the foot switch connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack.

Play/Stop: The song will alternately playback and stop each time the foot switch is pressed.

Record: The foot switch will have the same func- tion as the [REC]. Use this to switch between recording and playback during manual punch-in recording.

TapMarker: The foot switch will have the same func- tion as the [TAP]. A Mark point will be placed at the time location where you press the foot switch.

Next: The foot switch will have the same func- tion as the [NEXT]. Each time you press the foot switch, you will move to the next Mark point.

Previous: The foot switch will have the same func- tion as the [PREVIOUS]. Each time you press the foot switch, you will move to the previous Mark point.

GPI: A GPI trigger signal received from the FOOT SWITCH jack will control song playback/stop.

Adjacent mark points can be used to set the punch-in and punch-out times.

1.Move to the mark point located at the desired punch-in time.

2.While holding down [AUTO PUNCH], press [NEXT], and then without releasing [AUTO PUNCH], press [PREVIOUS].

Specifying the points while the song plays back

1.Playback the song. When you reach the desired punch- in location, hold down [AUTO PUNCH] and press [TAP]. Continue holding down [AUTO PUNCH], wait for the desired punch-out location, and then press [TAP] once again.

Recording procedure

1.For the track to be re-recorded, set the track status to REC (the STATUS indicator blinks red).

2.Use the INPUT SENS knob to adjust the level of the input source. During song playback, you can press [STATUS] to switch between monitoring the input source and the track. Listen to compare the track to be re-recorded with the input source, and adjust the level so that there is no volume difference.

< About GPI >

ÒGPIÓ stands for ÒGeneral Purpose Interface.Ó This is a control jack provided on professional and consumer video devices such as video editors and title superimposers. By connecting this control jack to the foot switch jack of the VS-880 and setting the Foot Switch Assign to ÒGPI,Ó the connected device will be able to playback/stop the VS- 880.

3.If you press [AUTO PUNCH] while the song is stopped, the AUTO PUNCH indicator will light and you will be ready to use auto punch-in recording.

4.Move to a time before the location that you wish to re- record, press [REC] to enter record ready mode, and press [PLAY]. When the specified punch-in location is reached, punch-in will occur automatically, so re-record the vocal or instrumental part. When the specified punch-out location is reached, the channel will automat- ically return to playback mode.

5.When you finish recording, press [STOP].

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