Chapter 12 Other Convenient Functions

Preparations for Auto Mix

Press [AUTOMIX]. The button indicator lights, indi- cating that Mix mode is on.

lit

At this time, while holding down the [AUTOMIX] but- ton once more, each time the each channel SELECT button or [EZ ROUTING] (Master Block) is pressed, the status

Indicator off:

Auto Mix is disabled.

dark

Recording the Mixer Settings, Method 1

(Snapshot)

Mixer settings recorded with Auto Mix can be record- ed directly to markers. This method is known as tak- ing a Snapshot. When you move to that marker, the mixer settings that were recorded will be reproduced. For example, this is convenient when you want the intro and ending to have different volume levels or different effect send levels for guitar parts during intros or solos.

1.Move to the time location where you wish to record the auto mix.

2.Confirm that Auto Mix mode is on.

3.Select the channels which you want to record using Auto Mix. While pressing [AUTOMIX], so that the button indicators to blink, press the each channel SELECT button or [EZ ROUTING] (Master Block).

Indicator on:

Auto Mix playback is enabled.

lit

Indicator blinking:

Auto Mix is enabled for recording and playback.

blink

4.Hold down [AUTOMIX] and press [TAP].

A marker is added at the current time location. At the same time, a Snapshot of the mixer settings is recorded at the marker. A marker in which mixer settings are recorded will be indicated by an “*” following it.

CONDITION MARKER#

TIME

dB

0

4

12

24

48

INPUT TRACK

AUX MASTER

*If a marker already exists within 0.1 seconds before the time location where you are attempting to place a new marker (i.e., the current time), the Snapshot is recorded at the earlier marker. A marker will not be newly assigned. If a marker already exists within 0.1 seconds after the time location at which you are attempting to place a new mark- er (i.e., the current time), the Snapshot is recorded at the later marker.

5.Press [AUTOMIX].

The AUTOMIX indicator light goes off.

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Roland VS-880EX owner manual Preparations for Auto Mix, Recording the Mixer Settings, Method Snapshot, 143