Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording

Select the Master Clock

Synchronize the VS-880EX’s reference clock (the mas- ter clock) with the digital signal from the digital audio device.

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

2.Press [YES].

3.Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until “SYS MasterClk=” appears in the display.

4.Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.

MasterClk (Master Clock)

This sets the VS-880EX’s reference clock. In this case, select “DIGIN1” or “DIGIN2.”

DIGIN1: Based on the digital signal received from the DIGITAL IN connector (coaxial).

INT: Based on the VS-880EX’s reference clock.

DIGIN2: Based on the digital signal received from the DIGITAL IN connector (optical).

*When you change the master clock value, clicking noise may happen. Please turn down the master fader of the VS- 880EX, or the volume of the amplifier beforehand.

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

If “Digital In Lock” is Displayed

This indicates that the reference clock for the sam- ple rate is set by the digital signal from the DIGI- TAL IN connector. You can record using the digi- tal connection.

If “Digital In Unlock” is Displayed

This indicates that no digital signal is being received from the DIGITAL IN connector. Alternatively, it may indicate that the sample rate selected for the song does not match the sample rate of the digital device connected to the DIGI- TAL IN connector. In this state, you cannot record using the digital connection.

Select an Input Source

Here we will explain how to select an input source, using the example of recording a digital signal on tracks 1 and 2. Here we will explain how to select input sources, using the example of recording a digital signal (stereo) to tracks 1 and 2. The left channel will be recorded on track 1, and the right channel on track 2.

Using [STATUS]

1.Press [FADER (EDIT)] several times to let the FADER indicator light orange. (Input Mixer)

2.While pressing [REC], press the STATUS buttons for Tracks 1 and 2.

The STATUS indicators light red.

3.While pressing the STATUS button for Track 1, press [SELECT (CH EDIT)] on Channel 8.

4.While pressing the STATUS button for Track 2, press [SELECT (CH EDIT)] on Channel 7.

5.As described in “Recording to the Tracks” (p. 42), record and check the contents.

Using [YES]/[NO]

1.Press [FADER (EDIT)] several times to let the FADER indicator light green. (Track Mixer)

2.Press [SELECT (CH EDIT)] on Channel 1.

3.Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to let “TR1 Assign” appears in the display.

4.Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to let “TR1 Assign IN7” appears in the display.

5.Press [YES].

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Roland VS-880EX owner manual Select the Master Clock, Select an Input Source, Using Status, Using YES/NO