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Chapter 14 Takein Advantages of the VS-880EX (idea and examples)

Recording with Compu Mix

1.Prepare the VS-880EX’s mixer settings (faders, pan, etc.) and ready for playback the song.

2.Put the MIDI sequencer in Record mode, and begin playback with the VS-880EX.

3.When playback begins, immediately hold down [SHIFT] and press [SCENE].

The mixer’s initial condition is transmitted from the

MIDI OUT connector.

4.As you listen to the song, make adjustments to the faders and other controls as needed.

5.When playback of the song is finished, stop the MIDI sequencer and the VS-880EX.

This completes the recording with Compu Mix. Save the MIDI song data to a floppy disk or other storage media. When you go back to the beginning of the MIDI song data and the VS-880EX song, and then begin playback on the VS-880EX, the mixer is con- trolled according to the Compu Mix while the song is played back.

To Have the Fader Movements

Ignored

When playing back songs using Compu Mix, may be you want the actual volume levels to remain unchanged even when the faders on the top panel are moved. In such instances, use the following proce- dure.

1.Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS MIDI PRM ?” appears in the display.

2.Press [YES].

3.Press [PARAMETER [ ] several times until “MID:CtrLocal=” appears in the display.

4.Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.

CtrLocal (Control Local Switch)

When this is set to “Off,” actual volume levels remain unchanged even when the faders on the top panel are moved (fader movements have no effect). Normally, this is set to “On.” At this time, set the Control Local switch to “Off.”

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

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