Roland vs 880 инструкция на русском

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT
NOTES” (p. 11). These sections provide important information concerning the proper
operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a
good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read
in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient
reference.
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the DO NOT OPEN product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS QUVRIR constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is DO NOT REMOVE COVER (O

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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should the unit be used triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for improperly. general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert The symbol alerts the user to items that must never the u

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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Roland VS-880 V-XPANDED Digital Studio Workstation or the VS- 880-S1 System Expansion Kit. The VS-880 V-XPANDED is a revolution in home studio equipment that makes a cutting-edge stu- dio environment available to the musician. Disk recorder, digital mixer, and multi effects are brought together in a unified system that allows the entire process from recording to mixdown, effects and output to PA equipment to take place entirely in the digital domain. The

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Introduction n Chapter 4 Editing a recorded performance (track editing) This chapter explains the procedure for Òediting sound,Ó something which was not possible on conventional tape MTR units. n Chapter 5 Use with MIDI devices This chapter explains the procedures for using the VS-880 in conjunction with MIDI devices. Read this chapter when you wish to use the VS-880 in synchronization with other MIDI devices. n Chapter 6 Use with a Zip drive This chapter explains the procedures for using the

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Contents Main features …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Important notes ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Front and rear panels ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Mixer section …………………………………………………………………………….

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Contents Selecting the operation menu ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 Selecting parameters …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 Modifying the value of settings …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 Executing an operation ………………………..

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Contents Chapter 5 Use with MIDI devices About MIDI ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 85 What is MIDI ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 85 MIDI connectors ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 85 MIDI channels ….

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Contents Chapter 11 Taking advantage of the VS-880 (ideas and examples) Recording multiple sources to one track ……………………………………………………………. 117 Collecting just the sections that you like …………………………………………………………….. 118 Copying an 8-track MTR performance to the VS-880 ………………………………………….. 119 Controlling the mixer from a MIDI sequencer ………………………………………

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Main features n Digital audio workstation n A full complement of connectors The digital disk recorder section provides 8 tracks, and Four analog audio inputs are provided, and you have the allows four tracks to be recorded simultaneously. Each choice of using either 1/4Ó phone jacks or RCA phono type track has eight virtual tracks (V-tracks), allowing a total jacks. The input sensitivity of each jack can be adjusted from maximum of 64 tracks to be recorded. This means that you line level (+4 dBm

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Important notes In addition to the items listed under ÒIMPORTANT SAFE- Disk drive handling TY INSTRUCTIONSÓ and ÒUSING THE UNIT SAFELYÓ on Disk drives are precision devices. When handling a VS-880 pages 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: that has an internal hard disk installed, or when handling an external disk drive, observe the following precautions. Power Supply l For details on hard disk handling, refer also to the l Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any instr

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Important notes Concerning copyright Additional Precautions The law prohibits the unauthorized recording, public per- l Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irre- formance, broadcast, sale, or distribution etc. of a work (CD trievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improp- recording, video recording, broadcast, etc.) whose copyright er operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the is owned by a third party. risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you T

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Front and rear panels 7. SELECT button Mixer section This button switches the operating mode of the mixer. The current mixer mode is shown by the indicators located at the right of the button. Each time you press the button, you will alternate between INPUT MIX mode and TRACK MIX INPUT SENS MIXER MODE PHONES PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK 1 2 3 4 10 10 10 10 SELECT mode. To change from INPUT TRACK mode to INPUT INPUT TRACK INPUT MIX TRACK MIX MIX mode / TRACK MIX mode, hold down [SHIFT] and 0 10 4 50dBm

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Front and reat panels 6. PARAMETER buttons Recorder section Use these buttons to switch the parameter display. 7. SHIFT button This button is used in conjunction with other buttons to TIME VALUE access additional functions of that button. For details refer to ÒSpecial key operationsÓ (p.136). 8. CURSOR buttons, NO/YES buttons, CANCEL/ENTER buttons EDIT CONDITION PLAY PARAMETER When a YES/NO response is required during an operation, SONG LOCATOR TRACK EFFECT SYSTEM DISPLAY use these button to rep

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Front and reat panels Display section CONDITION MARKER# TIME TIME dB 0 4 1 12 2 24 48 INPUT TRACK AUX MASTER 1. CONDITION This indicates the current condition. PLY: Play (normal. When turn the Song Protect on, ÒPlyÓ will be indicated.) CHn: Channel edit (n=1Ð8, aÐd) (in INPUT TRACK MIX mode) INn: Channel edit (n=1Ð6, aÐc) (in INPUT MIX mode) TRn: Channel edit (n=1Ð8, aÐd) (in TRACK MIX mode) MST: Master block edit SNG: Song edit LOC: Locator edit TRK: Track edit EFF: Effect edit SYS

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Front and reat panels Rear panel ( ) SCSI MIDI DIGITAL 5,6 FOOT PHONES INPUT INPUT B B INPUT INPUT A A SWITCH OUT THRU IN IN 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 AC IN OUT B A R L AUX SEND MASTER OUT MASTER OUT 1. POWER switch 7. PHONES jack This switch turns the VS-880 power on/off. An optional set of headphones can be connected here. The PHONES jack outputs the same sound as the MASTER 2. AC IN (AC inlet) OUT jack. Connect the included power cable here. 8. INPUT B jacks (1–4) 3. SCSI connector This is a DB-25 typ

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Chapter 1 Trying out the expanded functions This chapter provides some simple examples which explain Master Block the operation of the expanded VS-880. Read the explana- MasterLevel tions in sequence to learn about the newly added functions. Master Bal (Master Balance) AUX Level * If a song created on the VS-880 V-XPANDED is loaded by AUX Bal (AUX Balance) VS-880 Ver.1, data for the functions added in V-XPAND- EFFECT1 SND Lev (Effect 1 Send Level) ED (Auto Mix etc.) may be lost. To prevent this

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Chapter 1 Trying out the expanded functions Preparations for auto mix Recording the mixer settings, method 2 (Gradation) 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS Scene/Auto This method creates an auto mix that smoothly connects the Mix?” is displayed. mixer settings recorded in two adjacent mark points. 2. Press [YES]. For example, this is convenient when you wish to fade-in or fade-out at a specified time. 3. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until “SYS A.Mix Mode=” appears. 1. Move to the t

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Chapter 1 Trying out the expanded functions If you do not wish to record top panel CONDITION MARKER# TIME TIME settings (Mask Fader) In ÒRecording the mixer settings, method 1 (Snapshot)Ó, dB 0 you can specify that the settings adjustable from the top 4 panel will not be recorded. 1 12 2 For example, this is convenient when you have made fade- 24 in settings according to ÒRecording the mixer settings, 48 method 2Ó, and then wish to modify the effect send levels, INPUT TRACK AUX MASTER etc. 5. U

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Chapter 1 Trying out the expanded functions About “!!! Lack of EVENT !!” display n Using the 3-band equalizer in Ò!!! Lack of EVENT !!Ó will be appeared in the display in the INPUT MIX/TRACK MIX following cases, and you cannot continue the current opera- From the total of fourteen INPUT MIX/TRACK MIX chan- tion. nels, you can now use a 3-band equalizer on any eight selected channels. ¥ If you push [SCENE]+[REC] buttons to record AutoMix data in realtime, when the remaining num- * If equalizer i

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  3 MIDI 1 2 4 1 2 3 4 L IN OUT IN OUT THRU R FOOT SWITCH POWER A B SCSI DIGITAL ( 5,6 ) PHONES AUX SEND INPUT B INPUT A MASTER OUT MASTER OUT CONDITION MARKER# MASTER INPUT TRACK AUX TIME TIME 48 24 4 0 dB 1 1 2 2 LOOP NEXT MARKER PREVIOUS TAP CLEAR AUTO PUNCH LOC 1 / LOC 2 / LOC 3 / LOC 4 / SCRUB PREVIEW NO CURSOR CANCEL ENTER FROM TO DISPLAY 12345 …

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  CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS QUVRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler …

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  ● Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the OwnerÕs Manual. …………………………………………………………………………………………… ● Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit. (The only exception would be where Quick Start manual provides specific instructio …

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  Thank you for purchasing the Roland VS-880 V-XPANDED Digital Studio Workstation or the VS- 880-S1 System Expansion Kit. The VS-880 V-XPANDED is a revolution in home studio equipment that makes a cutting-edge stu- dio environment available to the musician. Disk recorder, digital mixer, and multi effects are brought together in a unified system that …

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  ■ Chapter 4 Editing a recorded performance (track editing) This chapter explains the procedure for Òediting sound,Ó something which was not possible on conventional tape MTR units. ■ Chapter 5 Use with MIDI devices This chapter explains the procedures for using the VS-880 in conjunction with MIDI devices. Read this chapter when you wish to us …

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  Main features …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Important notes ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Front and rear panels ………………………………………………………… …

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  Selecting the operation menu ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 Selecting parameters …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 Modifying the value of settings ……………………. …

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  Chapter 5 Use with MIDI devices About MIDI ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 85 What is MIDI ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 85 MIDI connectors …………… …

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  Chapter 1 1 T aking advantage of the VS-880 (ideas and examples) Recording multiple sources to one track ……………………………………………………………. 117 Collecting just the sections that you like …………………………………………………………….. 118 Copying an 8-track MTR performance to the VS-880 .. …

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  ■ Digital audio workstation The digital disk recorder section provides 8 tracks, and allows four tracks to be recorded simultaneously. Each track has eight virtual tracks (V-tracks), allowing a total maximum of 64 tracks to be recorded. This means that you can use convenient techniques such as recording numerous takes of guitar solos, vocals, or …

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  In addition to the items listed under ÒIMPORTANT SAFE- TY INSTRUCTIONSÓ and ÒUSING THE UNIT SAFELYÓ on pages 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply ● Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). ● Before connecting …

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  Concerning copyright The law prohibits the unauthorized recording, public per- formance, broadcast, sale, or distribution etc. of a work (CD recording, video recording, broadcast, etc.) whose copyright is owned by a third party. The VS-880 does not implement SCMS. This design decision was made with the intent that SCMS should not restrict the creat …

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  Mixer section 1. PEAK indicators These indicators allow you to avoid distortion of the sound being input at the input jacks (1Ð4). The peak indicators will light red when the signal reaches -6 dB before clipping level. Adjust the input sensitivity so that the peak indicators do not light. 2. INPUT SENS (input sensitivity) knobs These knobs adjust …

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  Recorder section 1. PLAY/DISPLAY button Press this button to return from making a setting (edit con- dition) back to normal status (play condition). To switch display items in the bar display, hold down [SHIFT] and press this button. 2. EDIT CONDITION buttons The functions and parameters of the VS-880 are organized within these buttons. To use a de …

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  Display section 1. CONDITION This indicates the current condition. PLY: Play (normal. When turn the Song Protect on, ÒPlyÓ will be indicated.) CHn: Channel edit (n=1Ð8, aÐd) (in INPUT ➝ TRACK MIX mode) INn: Channel edit (n=1Ð6, aÐc) (in INPUT MIX mode) TRn: Channel edit (n=1Ð8, aÐd) (in TRACK MIX mode) MST: Master block edit SNG: Song edi …

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  Rear panel 1. POWER switch This switch turns the VS-880 power on/off. 2. AC IN (AC inlet) Connect the included power cable here. 3. SCSI connector This is a DB-25 type SCSI connector for connecting disk dri- ves such as hard disks or removable disks. If you wish to connect a disk drive, refer to ÒUse with a Zip driveÓ (p.93). 4. MIDI connectors ( …

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  This chapter provides some simple examples which explain the operation of the expanded VS-880. Read the explana- tions in sequence to learn about the newly added functions. * If a song created on the VS-880 V-XPANDED is loaded by VS-880 Ver.1, data for the functions added in V-XPAND- ED (Auto Mix etc.) may be lost. To prevent this from hap- pening, …

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  Preparations for auto mix 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS Scene/Auto Mix?” is displayed. 2. Press [YES]. 3. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until “SYS A.Mix Mode=” appears. 4. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. When the setting is on, the [SELECT] indicator will blink. A.Mix Mode (Auto mix mode) Off: Auto mix mode will not be used (sa …

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  If you do not wish to record top panel settings (Mask Fader) In ÒRecording the mixer settings, method 1 (Snapshot)Ó, you can specify that the settings adjustable from the top panel will not be recorded. For example, this is convenient when you have made fade- in settings according to ÒRecording the mixer settings, method 2Ó, and then wish to mo …

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  About “!!! Lack of EVENT !!” display Ò!!! Lack of EVENT !!Ó will be appeared in the display in the following cases, and you cannot continue the current opera- tion. ¥ If you push [SCENE]+[REC] buttons to record AutoMix data in realtime , when the remaining num- ber of EVENT is less than 1000 . ¥ If you try to UNDO or REDO when the remaining …

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  Using the 3-band equalizer 1. Make sure that the mixer mode is INPUT MIX/TRACK MIX. If it is INPUT ➝ TRACK, holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [SELECT]. 2. Press [EDIT(SOLO)] several times until “MST EQ Sel=” appears. 3. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. EQ Sel (Equalizer Select) Select the type of equalizer that you wish to use. 2BandEQ: 14 channel …

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  Recorder related functions ■ When the Recording mode is set to Mastering When the Recording mode (p.62) is set to Mastering (MAS), it is now possible to playback up to six tracks simultaneous- ly. At this time, the VS-880 will function as a 6-track recorder (tracks 1-6). Tracks 7Ð8 cannot be used. Previously, only four tracks could be played bac …

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  Ef fect related When a VS8F-1 effect expansion board is installed, a single VS-880 now allows you to use two stereo effects. Please read the VS8F-1 ownerÕs manual together with this explanation. ■ Newly added preset patches One hundred preset patches have been added to the effect patches. Refer to the included ÒPreset Patch List.Ó Due to the i …

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  Attack Adjust the time from when the direct sound level exceeds the threshold level until when the gate is completely open. Release Adjust the time from when the hold time has elapsed until the sound is completely muted. HoldTime Adjust the time from when the input falls below the thresh- old level until when the release begins. EQ (Equalizer) EQ O …

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  ● Lo-Fi Processor This allows you to create a Òlo-fiÓ sound by lowering the sample rate and/or decreasing the num- ber of bits. Realtime modify filters connected in series allow you to reshape the sound freely. LFP (Lo-fi processor) LoFiPros Off, On PreFilt Off, On Rate Off, 1/2Ð1/32 Bit Off, 15Ð1 bit PostFilt Off, On EFLevel 0Ð100 DiLevel 0 …

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  RMF (Realtime modify filter) RMF Off, On Type LPF, BPF, HPF CutOff 0Ð100 Reso 0Ð100 Gain 0Ð24 dB RMF (Realtime modify filter) Turn the realtime modify filter on/off. If this is turned off, the following items will not be displayed. Type (Filter type) Select the filter type. LPF: Low pass filter BPF: Band pass filter HPF: High pass filter CutOff …

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  LowQ (Low Q) Specify the width of the band centered on the low range equalizer center frequency in which the gain adjustment will occur. As this setting is raised, the width of the band affected will become narrower. LoMidG (Low middle gain) Specify the gain (amount of boost/cut) for the low middle range equalizer. LoMidF (Low middle frequency) Spe …

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  ● Hum Canceler This removes unwanted hum (electrical ÒbuzzÓ or ÒdroneÓ). HC (Hum canceller) HumCancel Off, On Freq 20.0Ð800.0 Hz Width 10Ð40 % Depth 0Ð100 Thresh 0Ð100 RngL Unlimit, 20Ð2000 Hz RngH 1.0Ð20.0 kHz, Unlimit HumCancel (Hum canceller) Turn the hum canceller on/off. If this is turned off, the fol- lowing items will not be disp …

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  EQ (Equalizer) EQ Off, On LowType Shlv, Peak Low.G -12Ð12 dB Low.F 20Ð2000 Hz Low.Q 0.3Ð10 Mid.G -12Ð12 dB Mid.F 200Ð8000 Hz Mid.Q 0.3Ð10 HiType Shlv, Peak Hi.G -12Ð12 dB Hi.F 1.4Ð20.0 kHz Hi.Q 0.3Ð10 OutLevel 0Ð100 EQ (Equalizer) Turn the equalizer on/off. When this is off, the following items will not be displayed. LowType Select the ty …

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  Hold This turns the Hold function on/off. When MIDI is selected, the MIDI control change message Hold will be received. The MIDI channel is fixed at 1. If you turn Hold on while a voice is being input into the mic, the instrument will sound with the vocal formats that are fixed at that time. MicSens (Mic sensitivity) Adjust the input sensitivity of …

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  MixBal (Mix balance) Adjust the balance between the voice character volume and the normal voice volume. REV (Reverb) Reverb Off, On Time 0.1Ð10.0 sec PreDLY 0Ð200 msec Density 0Ð100 RevLevel 0Ð100 Reverb Turn reverb on/off. If this is off, the following items will not be displayed. Time Adjust the reverb time. PreDLY (Pre delay) Adjust the time …

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  ● Mic Simulator This modifies sound that was recorded by a conventional dynamic mic, lapel mic or direct line, causing it to sound as though it had been recorded by an expensive condenser mic or a special stu- dio mic. The mic simulator can add effects of proximity or distance. LNK (Link) MSLink Off, On MSLink (Mic simulator link) This is the lin …

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  Vnt.Cn: Vintage condenser mic. Use for vocals or acoustic instruments etc. Flat: Mic with flat frequency response. For cancelling the characteristics of the mic used for recording. * When you select a condenser-type mic simulator, the low range response is strengthened. This may cause noise transmitted from the mic stand to be emphasized. In this c …

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  ■ 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 w …

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  EFFECT1 (Effect 1 switch) Select how the signal will be sent to the EFFECT1 buss. Off: Not sent. PreFade: The signal before the channel fader will be sent. PstFade: The signal after the channel fader will be sent. Insert: Insert between the equalizer and the fader. InsertL: Insert into the L side of a stereo effect. InsertR: Insert into the R side …

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  EQ/EffPreIns (Equalizer/effect pre-insert switch) Select whether the equalizer and effect will be inserted dur- ing recording. Off: They will not be inserted (same as Ver.1). On: The signal into which the equalizer and effect have been inserted will be recorded. 10. Press track 2 [CH EDIT]. 11. Repeat steps 5–9 to make the same settings as for tr …

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  Display related ■ Holding the level meter peaks When the bar display (p.114) is the level meter, you can now cause the maximum volume value (peak) to remain (be held) in the display. 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS System PRM?” appears. 2. Press [YES]. 3. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until the dis- play indicates “SYS PeakHo …

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  Disk drive related ■ Checking the reliability of a disk When a disk drive is initialized, the entire area of that drive is now checked (surface scanned) to determine whether reading and writing can be performed correctly. If a loca — tion which cannot be correctly read or written is found, the VS-880 will flag that location as unusable memory . S …

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  7. Drive check will begin. 8. When drive check ends, the following display will appear. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. T o stop during the procedure To stop the drive check during the procedure, press [CAN- CEL(NO)]. If the display indicates “No Err” 9-1. The entire disk could be read correctly. Press [YES]. You will return to Play condition. If t …

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  9-2. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒRecoverDriveTry?Ó 9-3. Press [YES]. 9-4. If any data will be lost, the display will indicate “You’ll Lose Data”. Press [YES].To cancel the operation press [NO]. 9-5. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. Songs that have been partially modified will be marked as ÒAdj,Ó and songs that were deleted …

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  7. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. In this case, choose CV1. CV (Convert) CV1=Tap ➝ S.Tr: Create a sync track from mark points. CV2=Tap ➝ T.Map : Create a tempo map from mark points. CV3=S.Tr ➝ T.Map: Create a tempo map from the sync track. CV4=Time ➝ S.Tr: Automatically create a sync track. 8. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒS …

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  8. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒSYS St=Ó. 9. Specify the start time of the song. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. 10. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒSYS End=Ó. 11. Specify the end time of the song. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. 12. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒSYS CV4:Mesure=Ó. 13. Specify the n …

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  MIDI related ■ Using pr ogram change mes- sages to select scenes MIDI program change messages transmitted from an exter- nal MIDI controller can now select Scenes. 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until the display indi- cates “SYS MIDI PRM ?”. 2. Press [YES]. 3. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until the dis- play indicates “SYS MID:P.C.Sc …

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  Other ■ Using the numeric keys ([NUMERICS]) When modifying the time locations of a locate point or punch-in point, you can use the ten LOCATOR buttons as numeric keys to input numbers directly. When doing so, you may now choose one of two methods of input. 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS System PRM ?” appears. 2. Press [YES]. 3. Pr …

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  2. Press [SELECT]. The mixer mode will change to INPUT MIX/TRACK MIX. At the same time, the display will indicate ÒShift Unlock,Ó indicating that Shift Lock has been canceled. ■ Easy time adjustment It is now possible to change only the desired decimal places of a number that you wish to change, such as when specify- ing the range for Track Cop …

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  This chapter explains basic concepts, internal structure, and basic operation that you will need to know in order to operate the VS-880. Please read this chapter to gain a better understanding of the VS-880. Sources, tracks, and channels On the VS-880, the recorder section and mixer section use the terms Òsources,Ó Òtracks,Ó and Òchannels.Ó T …

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  For example, the water that is supplied by the water company to your house is branched to a vari- ety of locations within the house (kitchen, bathroom, toilet etc.). Then, the water that is used at each of these locations is collected into the sewer, and carried away. If we think of the VS-880 as the house, the water being supplied from the water c …

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  Mixer section ■ About mixer modes The digital mixer specifies the input/output status of the recorder section. As external inputs, the VS-880 provides four analog input jacks and 1 digital in connector. As external outputs, two master out jacks and two AUX send jacks are provided. You can freely speci- fy which external input will be recorded on …

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  In INPUT MIX and TRACK MIX, the mixer is placed both before and after the recorder section. A conceptual diagram showing all the settings in tabular form is given below. The first stage of the mixer is adjusted by INPUT MIX, and the later stage of the mixer by TRACK MIX. However since the VS-880 has the hardware limitation of having only eight chan …

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  Input: For each track, make one selection from INPUT1Ð4, DIGITAL-L or DIGITAL-R. You can also specify that the signals of the MIX buss or AUX buss be recorded. Equalizer: For each channel, the equalizer functions as a 3-band parametric equalizer with high (shelving type), middle (peaking type), and low (shelving type) bands. This can be turned off …

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  When the mixer corresponds to recorded tracks (TRACK MIX) In this mode the mixer will function as an 8-in/10-out mixer placed after the recorder section. The mixer channels will correspond to recorded tracks. Input: The track output (1Ð8) of the recorder section will be in one-to-one correspondence with the chan- nels (1Ð8) of the mixer section. …

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  Storing the current mixer settings 1. Press [SCENE] to make the button indicator light. When the SCENE indicator is lit, the [LOC 1/5]Ð[LOC 4/8] LOC buttons will act to store or recall scenes. The bar display will indicate the current settings of the mixer. 2. Store the current mixer settings as a scene. To store the settings to a scene 1–4, pre …

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  Recorder section ■ Differences with a tape-type MTR Unlike DAT recorders, which use tape, digital disk recorders record sound (music) on a disk, as do MD recorders. Music that is recorded on disk can be recalled and played back immediately, no matter where it is located on the disk. This is also obvious from the difference in speed at which you c …

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  Ef fects section ■ About the effect expansion board (VS8F-1) The VS8F-1 effect expansion board which allows high-quality stereo effects to be created within the VS-880 is available as an option. The VS8F-1 has two stereo effect units, and allows you to use two different types of effect simulta- neously. For each channel you can specify the effect …

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  Button Condition Display [CH EDIT] for each channel Channel Edit CH (n) (INPUT ➝ TRACK mode) IN (n) (INPUT MIX mode) TR (n) (TRACK MIX mode) master section [EDIT] Master Block Edit MST [SONG] Song Edit SNG [LOCATOR] Locator Edit LOC [TRACK] Track Edit TRK [EFFECT] Effect Edit EFF [SYSTEM] System Edit SYS * For Channel Edit condition, the channel …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 56

  ■ Changing the current time About the current time display The current time shown in the display is MTC (MIDI Time Code), and is shown in the format Ò ✱✱ hours ✱✱ minutes ✱✱ seconds ✱✱ frames.Ó This corresponds to SMPTE time code as well. SMPTE time code is a standard created by SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television En …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 57

  Storing a time location, method 1 (Locate Point) The [LOC 1/5]Ð[LOC 4/8] buttons allow you to memorize up to 8 time locations within the song. Also, there are four banks of locate points, allowing you to register a maximum of 8 (locate points) x 4 (banks) = 32 (locate points) time locations. The time locations memorized by these LOC buttons are re …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 58

  ■ Moving to a stored time location 1. Use the LOC buttons to specify the locate point of the time to which you want to move. ■ Modifying a stored time location 1. Move to the Locate Point that you wish to modify. Press [LOC1/5]–[LOC4/8]. 2. Press [LOCATOR] several times until “LOC Loc ✱ ” appears ( ✱ will be the locate point number th …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 59

  Storing a time location, method 2 (Mark Points) The Tap Marker function lets you assign up to 1000 marks (mark points) to each song. To move to a mark point, you can either directly specify the mark point number, or move to successive mark points. This lets you move through a song in a way similar to using the index search buttons of a CD player. M …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 60

  ■ Modifying a marked time location 1. Move to the Mark Point whose time you wish to modify. Use [PREV][NEXT]. 2. Press [LOCATOR]. 3. Press PARAMETER[ ] several times until “LOC ✱✱✱ ” appears ( ✱✱✱ is the mark point number that you wish to modify). 4. Input the desired time. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. The time of a mark point can …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 61

  In this chapter we will begin by listening to the demo song that is saved on the hard disk. Then we will explain the pro- cedure for multi-track recording, all the way to creating a master tape. We suggest that you follow the steps and actu- ally try out each operation. Before you begin ■ When you turn the power on When all connections have been …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 62

  Making a new recording It is not possible to make a new recording while the demo song is selected. In order to record, you will have to prepare a new song. On a cassette tape MTR, this corresponds to inserting a new cassette tape. ■ Specifying the recording mode (Song New) The VS-880 allows you to create up to 200 songs on one disk drive. To crea …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 63

  4. Modify the character. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. By holding down [SHIFT] as you rotate the TIME/VALUE dial you can make the characters change more rapidly. General pr ocedure for multi- track recording Although the VS-880 is a digital multitrack recorder, record- ing procedure is the same as for an analog multitrack recorder, as shown below. 1. …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 64

  ■ Recording additional tracks while listening to the perfor- mance (Overdubbing) The process of newly recording a track while playing back previously recorded tracks is called Òoverdubbing.Ó Here we will explain the procedure using the example of playing back a stereo recording that was recorded on tracks 1 and 2, and recording other instrument …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 65

  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 SWIT …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 66

  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. ■ Repeatedly recording over the same area (Loop recording) The loop function lets you repeatedly playback a specified area (the loop). If the loop function is use …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 67

  ■ Combining the per formances of two or more tracks into another track (T rack bouncing) The VS-880 can simultaneously playback up to 8 tracks. If you wish to playback the contents of more than 8 tracks, or if you run out of empty tracks, you can merge the contents of two or more tracks onto a different track. This procedure is called Òtrack bou …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 68

  EQ Switch: To use the equalizer, first turn this ÒOn.Ó Unless this is ÒOnÓ you will not be able to select equalizer-related parameters. EQ Low: Gain and center frequency for the low range EQ Mid: Gain for the middle range EQM F: Center frequency and Q (the sharp- ness of the change) for the middle range EQ Hi: Gain and center frequency for the …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 69

  Adjusting the volume and pan (Level/Pan) You can use the channel faders to adjust the volume level of each track, and the PAN knobs to adjust the pan of each track, but here we will explain how to make adjustments when in Channel Edit condition. To adjust the volume level of each track, first adjust the volume level for the track containing the mos …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 70

  3. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “PstFade.” This will cause effects to be applied. With this selection, the signal flow will be as follows. 4. Adjust the send level (input level) for the effect. Press PARAMETER [ ] to get the “EFFECT1 Send” display. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the send level. Play back the song and adjust the v …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 71

  EFFECT 1 Send (Effect 1 send level) Specify the volume level (0Ð127) of the signal that is sent to the EFFECT 1 buss. The default setting is 100. EFFECT 1 Pan (Effect 1 pan) EFFECT 1 Bal (Effect 1 balance) For channels on which Channel Link is ÒOff,Ó this sets the panning (L63Ð0ÐR63) of the stereo signal which is output to the EFFECT 1 buss. ? …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 72

  Recording to tape (Mixdown) When the balance of the tracks has been completed, use your stereo recorder (cassette tape recorder, DAT recorder, MD recorder, etc.) to create a stereo master tape. * The digital interface of the VS-880 comforms to S/P DIF. If you wish to record the digital signal, use a digital recorder that is compatible with these st …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 73

  ■ Selecting digital input as the source If you wish to record a digital signal, make the following setting so that the sample rate of the incoming digital audio signal will determine the sample rate of the VS-880Õs master clock. * With this setting, the VS-880 will not operate in the fol- lowing situations; if no external digital device is conne …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 74

  Before you finish operations ■ Saving the performance to disk (Song Store) Song data that you recorded or edited will be lost if you simply turn the power off. You must be sure to use the Shutdown procedure before turning the power off, so that the data will be saved onto the disk drive. When you switch songs or change the current drive, a messag …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 75

  ■ Selecting a song (Song Select) This selects a different song that was saved on the current drive (the currently selected disk drive). If you wish to select a song that was saved on another disk drive, first switch the current drive (p.93). 1. Press [SONG], select “SNG Song Select?,” and press [YES]. 2. The names of the songs saved on the cu …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 76

  This chapter explains the content and procedures for edit- ing sound that has been recorded. Please read this chapter to gain an understanding of the concepts of ÒeditingÓ that were impractical with conventional tape MTR units. What is editing? One of the most important features of digital disk recorders is that they allow re-recording and editin …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 77

  When you press [SCRUB] the button indicator will light, and the specified area will be played back repeatedly. When you are finished, press [SCRUB] once again to make the button indicator go dark. Only the single track that is specified will be played back. If you wish to playback other tracks, press the [SEL (CH EDIT)] button of that track to sele …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 78

  5. As you press PARAMETER [ ] to step through the settings, a message will appear at the end, asking you to confirm execution. If you wish to execute, press [YES]. A re-confirmation message will blink, so press [YES] once again to execute. When execution is com- plete, you will return to Play condition. To cancel execution, press [NO]. You will ret …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 79

  * If playback data exists at the copy destination, that data will be overwritten. * Playback data of a channel for which Channel Link is ON cannot be copied to a track whose channel has a Channel Link setting of OFF. Nor is the converse possible. * The length of the data to be copied must be greater than 0.5 seconds. If data shorter than 0.5 second …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 80

  Example 2: Moving to a different track Example 3: Moving using the “Frm” setting * If playback data exists at the move destination, that data will be overwritten. * Playback data of a channel for which Channel Link is ON cannot be moved to a track whose channel has a Channel Link setting of OFF. Nor is the converse possible. * The length of the …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 81

  Erasing par t of a per formance (Erase) This operation erases playback data from the specified area. If this operation is used to erase playback data, even if play- back data exists after the area that was erased, it will not be moved forward. To use the analogy of a tape recorder, this operation is like recording silence over an unwanted section o …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 82

  1. Select one of the V-tracks that you wish to exchange, and prepare that data for playback. 2. Press [TRACK], select “TRK Track Exchange?”, and press [YES]. The display will let you select the exchange source track and the exchange destination track and V-track. 3. Use [SEL (CH EDIT)] to select the exchange source track. When you select the ex …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 83

  Deleting a portion of a per formance (Cut) This operation cuts playback data from the specified area. When playback data is cut using this operation, any play- back data following the data that was cut will move for- ward to fill the gap. To use the analogy of a tape recorder, this operation is like cutting an unwanted portion out of an audio tape, …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 84

  Modifying the playback time of the per formance (Time compression/expansion) This operation allows you to expand or compress the play- back time of a song to the specified time length. You can specify a compression/expansion of 75Ð125%, but extreme settings will produce a more adverse effect on the sound quality. We recommend that you normally kee …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 85

  This chapter explains how the VS-880 handles MIDI mes — sages, and the following operations that can be done using MIDI messages. ● Using a MIDI sound source to play the metronome ● Synchronized operation with a MIDI sequencer ● Controlling the mixer from a MIDI sequencer (Compu- mix) About MIDI This section explains the basic concepts of MID …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 86

  Using MIDI to switch the track status You can use MIDI control change messages to switch the status of each track (Track Status). MIDI channels 1Ð8 correspond to tracks 1Ð8 respectively. Use controller number 29 to switch the track status. Depending on the data value of controller number 29, the track status will change as follows. ● When stopp …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 87

  Synchronizing to the VS-880 (Master) When you want to synchronize the MIDI sequencer to the VS-880, use the following procedure. 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the VS-880 and the MIDI sequencer as follows. 2. Make sure that the MIDI OUT/THRU connector is set for use as a MIDI OUT connector. With the factory set- tings, MIDI OUT is selected. Press [ …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 88

  Synchronizing to a MIDI sequencer (Slave) When you want to synchronize the VS-880 to the MIDI sequencer, use the following procedure. 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the VS-880 and the MIDI sequencer as follows. 2. Make settings so that the VS-880 will synchronize to incoming MTC messages. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [SYSTEM]. The display in the SYN …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 89

  ■ Using the tempo map Even if your MIDI sequencer does not support MTC or MMC, you can use MIDI Clock for synchronization if the sequencer supports Song Position Pointer messages. There are two methods of synchronization using MIDI Clock; using the tempo map and using the sync track. In this sec- tion, the method of using the tempo map is explain …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 90

  Cr eating a tempo map To change the initial tempo of the song, use the following procedure to change the setting of tempo map 1. 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 Sync/tempo?” display, and press [YES]. 3. Use PARA …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 91

  Gen (Sync generator) This selects the type of synchronization signal that will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector. When using a synchronization signal from the VS-880 to synchronize external MIDI devices, set this to the desired type of syn — chronization signal. Off: Synchronization signals will not be transmit- ted. MTC: MIDI Time Code wi …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 92

  Recording MIDI clock messages 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the VS-880 and the MIDI sequencer as follows. 2. Press [SYSTEM], select “SYS Sync/Tempo ?”, and select “SYS SYN: Sync Tr.Rec?” Press [YES], and the display will indicate ÒWait for Start,Ó and the sync track will be ready to record MIDI clock data. 3. Start playback of the MIDI s …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 93

  Disk drives such as hard disks or magneto-optical disks can be connected to the SCSI connector of the VS-880. This chapter will explain the procedure for using the VS-880 with a Zip drive in particular. Read this chapter when you wish to record a performance on a Zip drive. If you are using the VS-880 with a hard disk or magneto-optical disk instea …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 94

  Saving per formance data on a Zip disk (Song Copy) The VS-880 allows you to copy song data to another disk drive. By connecting a magneto-optical disk drive or a removable hard disk drive (hereafter referred to as remov- able disk drives) to the VS-880 and copying song data to that disk, you can backup song data. The VS-880 also allows you to backu …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 95

  ■ When the data cannot be saved on a single disk (Archive) ● Archive Use this method when you are using a removable disk drive and several disks will be required to copy the specified song data. When song data is copied using this method, the song data will be converted into a data format specifically for saving (archive format). This means tha …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 96

  7. Insert a Zip disk into the Zip drive, and press [YES]. The display will ask ÒSNG Stow In SC5:U?Ó If it is OK to copy the data, press [YES] twice. To cancel the opera- tion, press [NO]. 8. The display will ask, “Store Current?” If you wish to store the current song, press [YES]. If you decide not to store, press [NO]. 9. The display will as …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 97

  This chapter explains the procedures for using a DAT recorder in conjunction with the VS-880. Read this chapter when you wish to save a song to a DAT recorder. Song data created on the VS-880 can be saved using a DAT recorder. This procedure is referred to as Òbackup.Ó The procedure of loading the previously backed up song data into the VS-880 is …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 98

  6. Have ready the required number of tapes. The MEASURE field will show the approximate length of time required to perform the backup. The SYNC MODE field will show the number of tapes required for the backup. Prepare the displayed number of tapes. 7. Begin the backup. Press [YES] to get the “Backup Ready?” display, and press [YES]. The display …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 99

  ■ Checking the names of the per- formance data that was saved (Name) This operation lets you check the names of song data that was saved to a DAT recorder. Even if you have saved the data of two or more songs in a single backup operation, you can check the name of each song. This operation also allows you to load selected song data into the VS-88 …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 100

  When a VS8F-1 effect expansion board is installed, you will be able to use two stereo effect units. This chapter explains various examples of how the effects can be used. Read it in conjunction with the VS8F-1 ownerÕs manual and ÒEffect relatedÓ (p.23) on this manual. Examples of how the effects can be used Here are several examples of ways in w …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 101

  8. Adjust the send level to effect 1. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. This adjusts the amount of effect for each channel. EFFECT 1 Send (Effect 1 send level) Specify the volume level (0Ð127) of the signal that is sent to the EFFECT 1 buss. The default setting is 100. 9. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒEFFECT1 Pan=Ó. 10. Adjust the pa …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 102

  ■ Applying reverb as you record (Loop) Here we will explain how an effect can be applied to the input source of INPUT 1, and the direct sound and effect sound recorded in stereo on tracks 1 and 2. This is convenient when you wish to record a vocal with reverb applied, etc. In this case, the signal flow will be as follows. 1. Make sure that the mi …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 103

  EFFECT1 (Effect 1 switch) Select how the signal will be sent to the EFFECT1 buss. Off: The signal will not be sent. PreFade: The signal from before the channel fader will be sent. PstFade: The signal that passed through the channel fader will be sent. Insert: Insert between the equalizer and fader. InsertL: Insert into the L side of a stereo effect …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 104

  18. Press [EDIT(SOLO)] several times until the display reads “MST EFF1 RTN to=”. 19. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. For this example, select “1-2” since we will be recording on tracks 1 and 2. EFF1 RTN to (Effect 1 return to) Select the output destination of effect 1. The busses that can be selected will depend on the current mixer mode. When …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 105

  1. Make sure that the mixer mode is INPUT ➝ TRACK. 2. Connect an instrument such as a keyboard to the INPUT1 jack, and a mic to the INPUT2 jack. 3. Press channel 1 [CH EDIT]. 4. Hold down [SHIFT] and press channel 7 [EFFECT-1(CH EDIT)]. The display will indicate ÒEFFECT1=Ó. 5. Insert the effect. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. For this example, sel …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 106

  ■ Applying reverb while bouncing tracks (Loop) Here we will explain the settings for applying an effect to previously-recorded tracks and record- ing the sound to another track. For example, this will be convenient when you wish to apply reverb to an entire song and mix it down. In this example we will apply reverb to tracks 1Ð6 and bounce them …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 107

  EFFECT 1 Send (Effect 1 send level) Specify the volume level (0Ð127) of the signal that is sent to the EFFECT 1 buss. The default setting is 100. 9. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒCH1 EFFECT1 Pan=Ó. 10. Adjust the panning of the signal that will be input to effect 1. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. EFFECT 1 Pan (Effect 1 pan) For ch …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 108

  21. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate “EFF1 RTN Bal=”. 22. . Adjust the left/right volume balance of effect 1. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. EFF1 Bal (Effect 1 balance) Set the left/right volume balance (L63Ð0ÐR63) of effect 1. 23. Press [EFFECT] several times until the display reads “EFF EFFECT-1 PRM ?”. 24. . Press [YES]. 25. …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 109

  Sounding the metr onome No matter how accurately one tries to play, listening to the recording play back sometimes reveals inaccuracies in rhythm or tempo. The VS-880 provides a metronome (click) that can be sounded at a specified tempo. By listening to the metronome as you play your instrument, you will be able to record a more accurate performanc …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 110

  4. Make settings for the MIDI messages that will produce the metronome sound. Press [SYSTEM], select “SYS MIDI PRM?”, and set the following parameters. MetroCh: Select the MIDI channel on which the metronome note messages will be transmitted. Set this to match the MIDI receive channel of your MIDI sound source. Acc.Note: Select the note number …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 111

  Changing the pitch during playback (V ari-pitch) When recording an ensemble, all the instruments normally tune to an instrument such as an acoustic piano whose tun- ing cannot easily be changed. However it is sometimes nec- essary to record (overdub) an acoustic piano onto an exist- ing recording. In this case if the pitch of the recording is dif- …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 112

  Simultaneously adjusting a stereo source (Channel Link) When recording or playing back a stereo source, normal mixer operation requires you to control the left and right channels separately. This makes it inconvenient to control the left/right volume balance or equalizer settings. In such cases, turn on the Channel Link function so that a pair of c …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 113

  ■ Canceling the last-performed Undo (Redo) The Redo function can be executed if the UNDO indicator is lit. If the song data is saved, for example by your doing STORE Current or selecting another song, the UNDO indi- cator will go out and the Undo function will no longer be available. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [UNDO]. When Redo is executed, t …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 114

  If the display area is difficult to read (Contrast) Depending on the location where the VS-880 is placed, the display may sometimes be difficult to read. In such cases, use the following procedure to adjust the display contrast (0Ð15). Adjustment procedure 1 1. Press [SYSTEM]. If a message with a question mark such as “SYS System PRM?” does no …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 115

  Displaying measures/beats If both the metronome is being used and MIDI clock mes- sages are being transmitted, the measure and beat of the song can be displayed in the MEASURE field and BEAT field of the display screen. When you are running in syn- chronization with an external device or recording a song along with a previously-created tempo map, t …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 116

  Restoring the mixer settings to the initial state After you have made repeated tries at mixing, you can restore the various condition settings of Channel edit, Master Block edit and System edit to the initial state in which they were when the song was created. However the volume level and pan of each channel and the volume level of the master secti …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 117

  Along with the functions explained in earlier chapters, this chapter explains some actual ways in which the VS-880 can be used effectively. Recording multiple sources to one track Here we will explain how the sources input to INPUT 1Ð3 can be recorded on track 1. This is conve — nient, for example, when you wish to put up a separate mic for hi-hat …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 118

  7. Since we are recording on track 1, turn the pan knob of channel 1 fully toward the L position. 8. As in steps 2–8, make the same settings for channels 2 and 3. 9. Set the track status of track 1 to REC. When you begin recording, the sources being input to INPUT 1Ð3 will be recorded together onto track 1. Collecting just the sections that you …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 119

  Copying an 8-track MTR per formance to the VS-880 If you wish to re-record a recording of more than 4 channels from another MTR to the VS-880, it will not be possible to record all tracks at once. This means that in some cases, the recorded data will become skewed in time. This section explains how to correct the skew that may occur in such cases. …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 120

  1. Re-record the playback of tracks 1–4 from the MTR to tracks 1–4 of the VS-880. Then register the time at which the marker sound appears as locate point 1. “Storing a time location” (p.57) “Finding a desired location (Preview)” (p.76) 2. Re-record the playback of tracks 5–8 from the MTR to tracks 5–8 of the VS-880. In the same way …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 121

  Preparations 1. Use two MIDI cables to connect the VS-880 and the MIDI sequencer as follows. 2. Press [SYSTEM], select “SYS MIDI PRM?”, and press [YES]. Make the following settings for the relevant para- meters. MIDIThr: Out CtrLocal: On CtrType: C.C. 3. When you finish making settings, press [PLAY (DIS- PLAY)] to return to Play condition. 4. M …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 122

  Operating the VS-880 fr om another device (MMC) The VS-880 supports MMC. This means that when two VS-880 units are synchronized or when a VS-880 is used in conjunction with an MMC-supporting MIDI sequencer etc., operations such as song playback, stop and fast-forward can be performed by operating only the master device. * Depending on the MIDI devi …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 123

  6. Press PARAMETER [ ] twice. 7. The display will indicate “SYS MID:SysEx.Tx.=”. For this example, select “On” so that MMC can be transmit- ted. SysEx.Tx (System exclusive transmit switch) If you wish to transmit exclusive messages, set this ÒOn.Ó In order for exclusive messages to be transmitted, the MIDI Thru Switch must also be turned …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 124

  19. Press [PLAY(DISPLAY)]. You will return to Play condition. Settings for the slave VS-880 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS MIDI PRM ?” appears. 2. Press [YES]. The display will indicate ÒSYS MID:DeviceID=Ó. 3. Set the device ID number to match the setting of the master unit. For this example, set it to “17.” DeviceID (Device I …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 125

  ■ Operating the VS-880 fr om an MMC-compatible device Here we will explain the settings for operating the VS-880 in synchronization with a computer-based sequencer program that supports MMC and MTC. Make connections as follows. With these settings, the sequencer program will be the mas- ter for MMC, and the VS-880 will be the master for MTC. The …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 126

  15. Press PARAMETER [ ] twice. The display will indicate ÒSYS Syn:MTC Type=Ó. 16. Set the MTC type to match the setting of the master unit. For this example, set it to “30.” MTC Type This sets the type of MTC. Check the specifications of the MIDI devices that you are using, and select the appropriate type of MTC on the VS-880. 30: 30 frames p …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 127

  Using external effect units This section gives two examples of using external effect devices. Refer to these explanations when you wish to use your own effect devices. ■ Applying an effect during playback When using external effects, use the AUX SEND jacks as effect send jacks. Here, we will use the example of applying effects to a stereo perform …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 128

  9. Set the track status of track 1–4 to PLAY, and the track status of tracks 7 and 8 to REC. Then playback the song and adjust the way in which effects are applied. When you finish adjusting, record. Use the track channels 1 and 2 ÒAUX LevelÓ and the master section AUX knob to adjust the signal level sent to the external effect unit. Use the fa …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 129

  Using an external disk drive (About SCSI) … 130 T r oubleshooting …………………………………… 132 Err or messages ……………………………………. 134 Special key operations ………………………….. 136 Parameter list ……………………………………… 138 MIDI implementation chart ……………….. …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 130

  The SCSI connector of the VS-880 allows you to connect disk drives such as hard disks and magneto-optical disk drives. This section explains the procedure required for using an external disk drive. * Disk drives are precision devices. If they are connected or used incorrectly, not only may they fail to operate correct- ly, but the data on the disk …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 131

  ■ SCSI ID numbers Each disk drive is distinguished by its SCSI ID number (0Ð7). This means that when two or more disk drives are connected, you must make settings so that the SCSI ID numbers of the disk drives do not conflict (coincide). If the SCSI ID numbers conflict, the VS-880 will not be able to correctly recognize the disk drives. With the …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 132

  When the VS-880 does not perform the way you expect, check the following points before you suspect a malfunc- tion. If this does not resolve the problem, contact servicing by your dealer or qualified Roland service personnel. ■ Problems with sound No sound ¥ The power is not turned on for the VS-880 and the con- nected devices. ¥ The audio cabl …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 133

  ■ Disk drive pr oblems Internal hard disk is not detected ¥ The IDE drive switch is set Off (p.116). External drive is not detected ¥ The disk drive is not connected correctly (p.93). ¥ The device ID numbers of two or more disk drives are conflicting. ¥ The disk drive has not been initialized on the VS-880 (p.93). ¥ If you are using a remova …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 134

  If an error occurs in operation, or if an operation could not be processed correctly, and error message will appear. Refer to the displayed error message and take the appropriate action. Aborted Command Illegal Request Situation: This disk drive cannot be used by the VS-880. Already Selected Situation: The currently selected disk drive was selected …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 135

  Memory Full Reason: There is no further free space in the internal memory of the VS-880. Action: Use the Track Bouncing operation to combine two or more tracks of playback data into a sin- gle track, and delete the original playback data. Alternatively, perform the Song Optimize oper- ation (p.113). No Effect Board Situation: A VS8F-1 effect expans …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 136

  Here is a list of the functions that can be performed by pressing multiple buttons, or by using the TIME/VALUE dial in con- junction with a button. ■ MIXER MODE buttons [SHIFT] + [SELECT] Switch between INPUT ➝ TRACK mode and INPUT MIX / TRACK MIX mode ■ CH EDIT buttons [SHIFT] + [Input/BUSS (CH EDIT)] To the input select setting page (in INP …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 137

  ■ Other [SHIFT] + [VARI PITCH] To the vari pitch setting page [SHIFT] + [UNDO] Execute Redo (if the UNDO indicator is lit) [SHIFT] + [SCENE] Transmit the condition of the digital mixer as MIDI data from the MIDI OUT con- nector [SHIFT] + [SCRUB] To the Scrub Length setting page [SHIFT] + [TO] To the Preview Length setting page [SHIFT] + [FROM] To …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 138

  Parameters that have been added and setting ranges that have been expanded by the V-XPANDED enhancement are printed in bold type. ■ Mixer Parameters (channel) * If channel link is ON, the Pan parameter will change to the Balance parameter. INPUT ➝ TRACK Mode Parameter name Display Value Initial value Input Select Input INPUT-1 Ð INPUT-4, DIGIT …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 139

  Parameter name Display Value Initial value AUX Switch AUX Sw Off, PreFade, PstFade Off AUX Level AUX Level 0Ð127 100 AUX Pan/Balance AUX Pan/AUX Bal L63Ð0ÐR63 0 Channel Link Channel Link Off, On Off Effect 1 Switch EFFECT1 Off, Prefade, PstFade, Insert, Off InsertL, InsertR, InsertS Effect 1 Send Level EFFECT1 Send 0Ð127 100 (*2) Effect 1 Pan/B …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 140

  Master Block Parameter name Display Value Initial value Master Out Mode Master Mode MIX, M+A, M+B, MAB, MIX -A-, -B-, A+B (in INPUT ➝ TRACK) MIX, M+A, M+B, MAB, MIX (in INPUT MIX -A-, -B-, A+B, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 /TRACK MIX) Master Level Masterlevel 0Ð127 current panel settings Baster Balance Master Bal L63Ð0ÐR63 current panel settings AUX Lev …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 141

  Parameter name Display Value Initial value Remaining Display RemainDisp Time, CapaMB, Capa %, Event TimeMeasure/Beat Display MeasurDsp Always, Auto Always Digital Copy Protect D.CpyProtect Off, On Off Shift Lock Shift Lock Off, On Off Numerics Type NUMERICSType Up, Dwn Up Fader Match FaderMatch Null, Jump Jump Peak Hold Switch PeakHoldSw Off, On Of …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 142

  Scene/Auto Mix Parameter name Display Value Initial value Scene Mode Scene Mode All, KeepF ALL Auto Mix Mode A.MIX Mode Off, On Off Auto Mix Snapshot A.MIX Snap ALL, MaskF ALL Auto Mix Erase Parameter name Display Value Initial value Starting Mark Piont — 0–999 — Ending Mark Piont — 0–999 — Erase Mode EraseMode Event, Marker Event Drive Select …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 143

  143 Appendices Function… Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclucive System Common System Real Time Aux Message Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key’s Ch’s  0, 32 7 10 12 …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 144

  ■ INPUT ➝ TRACK mode ■ INPUT MIX mode and TRACK MIX mode Fader Lev/Bal Lev/Bal Lev/Bal Lev/Bal Level Pan Level Pan Level Pan Pan BUSS Sw AUX Sw EFFECT1 EFFECT2 EFFECT1 Send Lev/Bal AUX Send EFFECT2 Send EFFECT1 Return EFFECT2 Return MIX(L, R) REC 1-2 REC 3-4 REC 5-6 REC 7-8 AUX(A, B) EFFECT1(L, R) EFFECT2(L, R) Master Mode MASTER OUT(L, R) PH …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 145

  COSM COSM stands for Composite Object Sound Modeling. This is Òa technology which combines multiple sound models to create new sounds,Ó which was first used on the RolandÕs VG-8 V-Guitar System. For example, sounds created on the VG-8 are the result of a variety of sound models (elements) such as the pickup, the body of the guitar, the guitar am …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 146

  VS-880: Digital Studio Workstation ● Tracks Track: 8 V-Track: 64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track) * Up to 4 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 8 tracks can be played back simultaneously. ● Maximum Useful Capacity 32 G bytes: 1 G bytes x 4 (Partition) x 8 (Disk Drive) ● Internal Memory Songs: 200 (each pertition) ● Equalizer HI, MID …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 147

  The VS-880 system software update adds several special operations to the top panel. Affix the included sticker to the top panel as follows for your reference. ■ Channel faders When the Voice Transformer effect is being used, the effect can be adjusted by the channel faders (p.31). ■ SELECT (Select button) [SCENE]+[SELECT] will turn auto mix on/ …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 148

  ■ Special key operations From the list of special Key operations (p.136), those of special usefulness are given below. 12345 About the included sticker 148 …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 149

  [A] Analog tape recorder ……………………………………………………. 46 Auto mix ………………………………………………………………………. 17 Using auto mix ………………………………………………………….. 17 Recording auto mix (Snapshot) …………………………………. 18 Reco …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 150

  [L] Locate bank Switching the locate bank ………………………………………….. 57 Locate point Registering a locate point ………………………………………….. 57 Moving to a locate point ……………………………………………. 58 Modifying the location of a locate point ……………………. 57 Deleting …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 151

  Song Creating a new song (Song New) ……………………………… 62 Naming a song (Song Name) …………………………………….. 62 Saving a song (Song Store) ………………………………………… 74 Selecting a different song (Song Select) ……………………… 75 Copying a song (Song Copy) …………………. …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 152

  ■ T rack sheet 152 …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 153

  For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipm …

• Roland Vs-880 — page 154

  01129434 ’97-1-C3-21T Information When you need repair service, call your local Roland Service Station or the authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of October, 28, 1996 ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Florida 638  (1005) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (01) 394 4029  BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda. R. …

Used for instructions intended to alert

the user to the risk of death or severe

injury

should

improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert

the user to the risk of injury or material

damage should the unit be used

improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with

respect to the home and all its

furnishings, as well to domestic

animals or pets.

Before using this unit, make sure to read the

instructions below, and the OwnerÕs Manual.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Do not open or perform any internal modifications

on the unit. (The only exception would be where

Quick Start manual provides specific instructions

which should be followed in order to put in place

user-installable options; see p. 3.)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is

level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on

stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Avoid damaging the power cord. Do not bend it

excessively, step on it, place heavy objects on it, etc.

A damaged cord can easily become a shock or fire

hazard. Never use a power cord after it has been

damaged.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

In households with small children, an adult should

provide supervision until the child is capable of

following all the rules essential for the safe opera-

tion of the unit.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Do not force the unitÕs power-supply cord to share

an outlet with an unreasonable number of other

devices. Be especially careful when using exten-

sion cordsÑthe total power used by all devices

you have connected to the extension cordÕs outlet

must

never

exceed

the

(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive

loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat

up and eventually melt through.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with

your dealer, or qualified Roland service personnel.

the

unit

be

used

power

rating

The

symbol alerts the user to important instructions

or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is

determined by the design contained within the

triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for

general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The

symbol alerts the user to items that must never

be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that

must not be done is indicated by the design contained

within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it

means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The

symbol alerts the user to things that must be

carried out. The specific thing that must be done is

indicated by the design contained within the circle. In

the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-

cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

Always turn the unit off and unplug the power

cord before attempting installation of the Hard

disk drive unit (HDP88 series) or Effect expansion

board VS8F-1.

Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply

cord when plugging into, or unplugging from an

outlet.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming

entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be

placed so they are out of the reach of children.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on

the unit.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet

hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an

outlet or this unit.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug

from the outlet, and pull out all cords from exter-

nal devices.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and

unplug the power cord from the outlet.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning

in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out

of the outlet.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

When installing the Hard disk drive unit (HDP88

series) or Effect expansion board VS8F-1, remove

only the specified screws.

3

3

MIDI

1

2

4

1

2

3

4

L

IN

OUT

IN

OUT THRU

R

FOOT

 SWITCH

POWER

A

B

SCSI

DIGITAL(5,6)

PHONES

AUX SEND

INPUT B

INPUT A

MASTER OUT

MASTER OUT

CONDITION MARKER#

MASTER

INPUT TRACK

AUX

TIME

TIME

48

24

4

0

dB

1

12

2

LOOP

NEXT

MARKER

PREVIOUS

TAP

CLEAR

AUTO PUNCH

LOC

1/

LOC

2 /

LOC

3 /

LOC

4 /

SCRUB

PREVIEW

NO

CURSOR

CANCEL

ENTER

FROM

TO

DISPLAY

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1 /

2 /

3 /

4 /

CLEAR

TIME VALUE

SCENE

UNDO

NUMERICS

Pre Level
Post Level
Play List

Amp Profile

TRACK

SYSTEM

EFFECT

Track

— Move

Copy

— Xchg

— Insert

— Cut

— Erase

Time Comp Exp.

EFFECT

— 2

— 1

Marker
Locate 
Loop 
A.Punch I O 

System
MIDI

Sync
Scene

DISK

Song Select

— Name

— New

— Copy
— Erase

— Optimize

Drive Select

— Initialize

DAT

— Recover

Backup

LOCATOR

SONG

Fader Pan

STOP

PLAY

REC

FF

ZERO

REW

VARI PITCH

LOCATOR

EDIT CONDITION

PLAY

SONG TOP

STORE

SONG END

SHUT EJECT

RESTART

DISK

MIDI /

5

6

7

8

YES

SHIFT

PARAMETER

5

6

7

8

PAN

C

TRACK MIX

STATUS

SEL

a

1

Input BUSS

Input BUSS

V.Track

INPUT

TRACK

INPUT MIX

SOLO

AUX SEND

PEAK

(dB)

REC

PLAY

MUTE

EQ
BUSS Send 

Channel Link

AUX Send

SOURCE

Master Out

6

4

0

4

8

12

18

24

36

(dB)

6

4

0

4

8

12

18

24

36

BUSS

BUSS

BUSS

BUSS

AUX

V.Track

EQ Low

EQ Mid

EQ Hi

Aux Send

SELECT

EFFECT — 1

EFFECT — 2

10

PAN

C

STATUS

SEL

PAN

C

STATUS

SEL

b

AUX

PAN

C

STATUS

SEL

PAN

C

STATUS

SEL

c

AUX

PAN

C

STATUS

SEL

PAN

C

STATUS

SEL

d

AUX

PAN

C

STATUS

SEL

AUX SEND

2

PEAK

10

3

PEAK

10

4

0

PEAK

10

MASTER

CH EDIT

CH EDIT

EDIT

INPUT  SENS

PHONES

MIXER MODE

1

2

CH EDIT

CH EDIT

3

4

CH EDIT

CH EDIT

5

6

CH EDIT

CH EDIT

7

8

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

4

50 dBm

4

50 dBm

4

50 dBm

4

50 dBm

0

10

6 dB

EFFECT

— 2

— 1

EFFECT

— 2

— 1

®

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT  
NOTES” (p. 11). These sections provide important information concerning the proper 
operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a 
good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read 
in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient 
reference. 

Copyright © 1996 

ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in 
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. 

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®
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT
NOTES” (p. 11). These sections provide important information concerning the proper
operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a
good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read
in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient
reference.
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the DO NOT OPEN product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS QUVRIR constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is DO NOT REMOVE COVER (O

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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should the unit be used triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for improperly. general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert The symbol alerts the user to items that must never the u

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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Roland VS-880 V-XPANDED Digital Studio Workstation or the VS- 880-S1 System Expansion Kit. The VS-880 V-XPANDED is a revolution in home studio equipment that makes a cutting-edge stu- dio environment available to the musician. Disk recorder, digital mixer, and multi effects are brought together in a unified system that allows the entire process from recording to mixdown, effects and output to PA equipment to take place entirely in the digital domain. The

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Introduction n Chapter 4 Editing a recorded performance (track editing) This chapter explains the procedure for Òediting sound,Ó something which was not possible on conventional tape MTR units. n Chapter 5 Use with MIDI devices This chapter explains the procedures for using the VS-880 in conjunction with MIDI devices. Read this chapter when you wish to use the VS-880 in synchronization with other MIDI devices. n Chapter 6 Use with a Zip drive This chapter explains the procedures for using the

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Contents Main features …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Important notes ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Front and rear panels ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Mixer section …………………………………………………………………………….

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Contents Selecting the operation menu ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 Selecting parameters …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 Modifying the value of settings …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 Executing an operation ………………………..

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Contents Chapter 5 Use with MIDI devices About MIDI ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 85 What is MIDI ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 85 MIDI connectors ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 85 MIDI channels ….

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Contents Chapter 11 Taking advantage of the VS-880 (ideas and examples) Recording multiple sources to one track ……………………………………………………………. 117 Collecting just the sections that you like …………………………………………………………….. 118 Copying an 8-track MTR performance to the VS-880 ………………………………………….. 119 Controlling the mixer from a MIDI sequencer ………………………………………

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Main features n Digital audio workstation n A full complement of connectors The digital disk recorder section provides 8 tracks, and Four analog audio inputs are provided, and you have the allows four tracks to be recorded simultaneously. Each choice of using either 1/4Ó phone jacks or RCA phono type track has eight virtual tracks (V-tracks), allowing a total jacks. The input sensitivity of each jack can be adjusted from maximum of 64 tracks to be recorded. This means that you line level (+4 dBm

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Important notes In addition to the items listed under ÒIMPORTANT SAFE- Disk drive handling TY INSTRUCTIONSÓ and ÒUSING THE UNIT SAFELYÓ on Disk drives are precision devices. When handling a VS-880 pages 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: that has an internal hard disk installed, or when handling an external disk drive, observe the following precautions. Power Supply l For details on hard disk handling, refer also to the l Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any instr

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Important notes Concerning copyright Additional Precautions The law prohibits the unauthorized recording, public per- l Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irre- formance, broadcast, sale, or distribution etc. of a work (CD trievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improp- recording, video recording, broadcast, etc.) whose copyright er operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the is owned by a third party. risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you T

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Front and rear panels 7. SELECT button Mixer section This button switches the operating mode of the mixer. The current mixer mode is shown by the indicators located at the right of the button. Each time you press the button, you will alternate between INPUT MIX mode and TRACK MIX INPUT SENS MIXER MODE PHONES PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK 1 2 3 4 10 10 10 10 SELECT mode. To change from INPUT TRACK mode to INPUT INPUT TRACK INPUT MIX TRACK MIX MIX mode / TRACK MIX mode, hold down [SHIFT] and 0 10 4 50dBm

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Front and reat panels 6. PARAMETER buttons Recorder section Use these buttons to switch the parameter display. 7. SHIFT button This button is used in conjunction with other buttons to TIME VALUE access additional functions of that button. For details refer to ÒSpecial key operationsÓ (p.136). 8. CURSOR buttons, NO/YES buttons, CANCEL/ENTER buttons EDIT CONDITION PLAY PARAMETER When a YES/NO response is required during an operation, SONG LOCATOR TRACK EFFECT SYSTEM DISPLAY use these button to rep

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Front and reat panels Display section CONDITION MARKER# TIME TIME dB 0 4 1 12 2 24 48 INPUT TRACK AUX MASTER 1. CONDITION This indicates the current condition. PLY: Play (normal. When turn the Song Protect on, ÒPlyÓ will be indicated.) CHn: Channel edit (n=1Ð8, aÐd) (in INPUT TRACK MIX mode) INn: Channel edit (n=1Ð6, aÐc) (in INPUT MIX mode) TRn: Channel edit (n=1Ð8, aÐd) (in TRACK MIX mode) MST: Master block edit SNG: Song edit LOC: Locator edit TRK: Track edit EFF: Effect edit SYS

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Front and reat panels Rear panel ( ) SCSI MIDI DIGITAL 5,6 FOOT PHONES INPUT INPUT B B INPUT INPUT A A SWITCH OUT THRU IN IN 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 AC IN OUT B A R L AUX SEND MASTER OUT MASTER OUT 1. POWER switch 7. PHONES jack This switch turns the VS-880 power on/off. An optional set of headphones can be connected here. The PHONES jack outputs the same sound as the MASTER 2. AC IN (AC inlet) OUT jack. Connect the included power cable here. 8. INPUT B jacks (1–4) 3. SCSI connector This is a DB-25 typ

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Chapter 1 Trying out the expanded functions This chapter provides some simple examples which explain Master Block the operation of the expanded VS-880. Read the explana- MasterLevel tions in sequence to learn about the newly added functions. Master Bal (Master Balance) AUX Level * If a song created on the VS-880 V-XPANDED is loaded by AUX Bal (AUX Balance) VS-880 Ver.1, data for the functions added in V-XPAND- EFFECT1 SND Lev (Effect 1 Send Level) ED (Auto Mix etc.) may be lost. To prevent this

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Chapter 1 Trying out the expanded functions Preparations for auto mix Recording the mixer settings, method 2 (Gradation) 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS Scene/Auto This method creates an auto mix that smoothly connects the Mix?” is displayed. mixer settings recorded in two adjacent mark points. 2. Press [YES]. For example, this is convenient when you wish to fade-in or fade-out at a specified time. 3. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until “SYS A.Mix Mode=” appears. 1. Move to the t

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Chapter 1 Trying out the expanded functions If you do not wish to record top panel CONDITION MARKER# TIME TIME settings (Mask Fader) In ÒRecording the mixer settings, method 1 (Snapshot)Ó, dB 0 you can specify that the settings adjustable from the top 4 panel will not be recorded. 1 12 2 For example, this is convenient when you have made fade- 24 in settings according to ÒRecording the mixer settings, 48 method 2Ó, and then wish to modify the effect send levels, INPUT TRACK AUX MASTER etc. 5. U

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Chapter 1 Trying out the expanded functions About “!!! Lack of EVENT !!” display n Using the 3-band equalizer in Ò!!! Lack of EVENT !!Ó will be appeared in the display in the INPUT MIX/TRACK MIX following cases, and you cannot continue the current opera- From the total of fourteen INPUT MIX/TRACK MIX chan- tion. nels, you can now use a 3-band equalizer on any eight selected channels. ¥ If you push [SCENE]+[REC] buttons to record AutoMix data in realtime, when the remaining num- * If equalizer i

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  3 MIDI 1 2 4 1 2 3 4 L IN OUT IN OUT THRU R FOOT SWITCH POWER A B SCSI DIGITAL ( 5,6 ) PHONES AUX SEND INPUT B INPUT A MASTER OUT MASTER OUT CONDITION MARKER# MASTER INPUT TRACK AUX TIME TIME 48 24 4 0 dB 1 1 2 2 LOOP NEXT MARKER PREVIOUS TAP CLEAR AUTO PUNCH LOC 1 / LOC 2 / LOC 3 / LOC 4 / SCRUB PREVIEW NO CURSOR CANCEL ENTER FROM TO DISPLAY 12345[…]

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  CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS QUVRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler[…]

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  ● Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the OwnerÕs Manual. …………………………………………………………………………………………… ● Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit. (The only exception would be where Quick Start manual provides specific instructio[…]

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  Thank you for purchasing the Roland VS-880 V-XPANDED Digital Studio Workstation or the VS- 880-S1 System Expansion Kit. The VS-880 V-XPANDED is a revolution in home studio equipment that makes a cutting-edge stu- dio environment available to the musician. Disk recorder, digital mixer, and multi effects are brought together in a unified system that […]

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  ■ Chapter 4 Editing a recorded performance (track editing) This chapter explains the procedure for Òediting sound,Ó something which was not possible on conventional tape MTR units. ■ Chapter 5 Use with MIDI devices This chapter explains the procedures for using the VS-880 in conjunction with MIDI devices. Read this chapter when you wish to us[…]

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  Main features …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Important notes ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Front and rear panels …………………………………………………………[…]

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  Selecting the operation menu ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 Selecting parameters …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 Modifying the value of settings …………………….[…]

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  Chapter 5 Use with MIDI devices About MIDI ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 85 What is MIDI ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 85 MIDI connectors ……………[…]

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  Chapter 1 1 T aking advantage of the VS-880 (ideas and examples) Recording multiple sources to one track ……………………………………………………………. 117 Collecting just the sections that you like …………………………………………………………….. 118 Copying an 8-track MTR performance to the VS-880 ..[…]

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  ■ Digital audio workstation The digital disk recorder section provides 8 tracks, and allows four tracks to be recorded simultaneously. Each track has eight virtual tracks (V-tracks), allowing a total maximum of 64 tracks to be recorded. This means that you can use convenient techniques such as recording numerous takes of guitar solos, vocals, or […]

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  In addition to the items listed under ÒIMPORTANT SAFE- TY INSTRUCTIONSÓ and ÒUSING THE UNIT SAFELYÓ on pages 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply ● Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). ● Before connecting […]

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  Concerning copyright The law prohibits the unauthorized recording, public per- formance, broadcast, sale, or distribution etc. of a work (CD recording, video recording, broadcast, etc.) whose copyright is owned by a third party. The VS-880 does not implement SCMS. This design decision was made with the intent that SCMS should not restrict the creat[…]

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  Mixer section 1. PEAK indicators These indicators allow you to avoid distortion of the sound being input at the input jacks (1Ð4). The peak indicators will light red when the signal reaches -6 dB before clipping level. Adjust the input sensitivity so that the peak indicators do not light. 2. INPUT SENS (input sensitivity) knobs These knobs adjust […]

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  Recorder section 1. PLAY/DISPLAY button Press this button to return from making a setting (edit con- dition) back to normal status (play condition). To switch display items in the bar display, hold down [SHIFT] and press this button. 2. EDIT CONDITION buttons The functions and parameters of the VS-880 are organized within these buttons. To use a de[…]

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  Display section 1. CONDITION This indicates the current condition. PLY: Play (normal. When turn the Song Protect on, ÒPlyÓ will be indicated.) CHn: Channel edit (n=1Ð8, aÐd) (in INPUT ➝ TRACK MIX mode) INn: Channel edit (n=1Ð6, aÐc) (in INPUT MIX mode) TRn: Channel edit (n=1Ð8, aÐd) (in TRACK MIX mode) MST: Master block edit SNG: Song edi[…]

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  Rear panel 1. POWER switch This switch turns the VS-880 power on/off. 2. AC IN (AC inlet) Connect the included power cable here. 3. SCSI connector This is a DB-25 type SCSI connector for connecting disk dri- ves such as hard disks or removable disks. If you wish to connect a disk drive, refer to ÒUse with a Zip driveÓ (p.93). 4. MIDI connectors ([…]

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  This chapter provides some simple examples which explain the operation of the expanded VS-880. Read the explana- tions in sequence to learn about the newly added functions. * If a song created on the VS-880 V-XPANDED is loaded by VS-880 Ver.1, data for the functions added in V-XPAND- ED (Auto Mix etc.) may be lost. To prevent this from hap- pening,[…]

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  Preparations for auto mix 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS Scene/Auto Mix?” is displayed. 2. Press [YES]. 3. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until “SYS A.Mix Mode=” appears. 4. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. When the setting is on, the [SELECT] indicator will blink. A.Mix Mode (Auto mix mode) Off: Auto mix mode will not be used (sa[…]

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  If you do not wish to record top panel settings (Mask Fader) In ÒRecording the mixer settings, method 1 (Snapshot)Ó, you can specify that the settings adjustable from the top panel will not be recorded. For example, this is convenient when you have made fade- in settings according to ÒRecording the mixer settings, method 2Ó, and then wish to mo[…]

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  About “!!! Lack of EVENT !!” display Ò!!! Lack of EVENT !!Ó will be appeared in the display in the following cases, and you cannot continue the current opera- tion. ¥ If you push [SCENE]+[REC] buttons to record AutoMix data in realtime , when the remaining num- ber of EVENT is less than 1000 . ¥ If you try to UNDO or REDO when the remaining[…]

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  Using the 3-band equalizer 1. Make sure that the mixer mode is INPUT MIX/TRACK MIX. If it is INPUT ➝ TRACK, holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [SELECT]. 2. Press [EDIT(SOLO)] several times until “MST EQ Sel=” appears. 3. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. EQ Sel (Equalizer Select) Select the type of equalizer that you wish to use. 2BandEQ: 14 channel[…]

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  Recorder related functions ■ When the Recording mode is set to Mastering When the Recording mode (p.62) is set to Mastering (MAS), it is now possible to playback up to six tracks simultaneous- ly. At this time, the VS-880 will function as a 6-track recorder (tracks 1-6). Tracks 7Ð8 cannot be used. Previously, only four tracks could be played bac[…]

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  Ef fect related When a VS8F-1 effect expansion board is installed, a single VS-880 now allows you to use two stereo effects. Please read the VS8F-1 ownerÕs manual together with this explanation. ■ Newly added preset patches One hundred preset patches have been added to the effect patches. Refer to the included ÒPreset Patch List.Ó Due to the i[…]

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  Attack Adjust the time from when the direct sound level exceeds the threshold level until when the gate is completely open. Release Adjust the time from when the hold time has elapsed until the sound is completely muted. HoldTime Adjust the time from when the input falls below the thresh- old level until when the release begins. EQ (Equalizer) EQ O[…]

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  ● Lo-Fi Processor This allows you to create a Òlo-fiÓ sound by lowering the sample rate and/or decreasing the num- ber of bits. Realtime modify filters connected in series allow you to reshape the sound freely. LFP (Lo-fi processor) LoFiPros Off, On PreFilt Off, On Rate Off, 1/2Ð1/32 Bit Off, 15Ð1 bit PostFilt Off, On EFLevel 0Ð100 DiLevel 0[…]

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  RMF (Realtime modify filter) RMF Off, On Type LPF, BPF, HPF CutOff 0Ð100 Reso 0Ð100 Gain 0Ð24 dB RMF (Realtime modify filter) Turn the realtime modify filter on/off. If this is turned off, the following items will not be displayed. Type (Filter type) Select the filter type. LPF: Low pass filter BPF: Band pass filter HPF: High pass filter CutOff […]

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  LowQ (Low Q) Specify the width of the band centered on the low range equalizer center frequency in which the gain adjustment will occur. As this setting is raised, the width of the band affected will become narrower. LoMidG (Low middle gain) Specify the gain (amount of boost/cut) for the low middle range equalizer. LoMidF (Low middle frequency) Spe[…]

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  ● Hum Canceler This removes unwanted hum (electrical ÒbuzzÓ or ÒdroneÓ). HC (Hum canceller) HumCancel Off, On Freq 20.0Ð800.0 Hz Width 10Ð40 % Depth 0Ð100 Thresh 0Ð100 RngL Unlimit, 20Ð2000 Hz RngH 1.0Ð20.0 kHz, Unlimit HumCancel (Hum canceller) Turn the hum canceller on/off. If this is turned off, the fol- lowing items will not be disp[…]

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  EQ (Equalizer) EQ Off, On LowType Shlv, Peak Low.G -12Ð12 dB Low.F 20Ð2000 Hz Low.Q 0.3Ð10 Mid.G -12Ð12 dB Mid.F 200Ð8000 Hz Mid.Q 0.3Ð10 HiType Shlv, Peak Hi.G -12Ð12 dB Hi.F 1.4Ð20.0 kHz Hi.Q 0.3Ð10 OutLevel 0Ð100 EQ (Equalizer) Turn the equalizer on/off. When this is off, the following items will not be displayed. LowType Select the ty[…]

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  Hold This turns the Hold function on/off. When MIDI is selected, the MIDI control change message Hold will be received. The MIDI channel is fixed at 1. If you turn Hold on while a voice is being input into the mic, the instrument will sound with the vocal formats that are fixed at that time. MicSens (Mic sensitivity) Adjust the input sensitivity of[…]

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  MixBal (Mix balance) Adjust the balance between the voice character volume and the normal voice volume. REV (Reverb) Reverb Off, On Time 0.1Ð10.0 sec PreDLY 0Ð200 msec Density 0Ð100 RevLevel 0Ð100 Reverb Turn reverb on/off. If this is off, the following items will not be displayed. Time Adjust the reverb time. PreDLY (Pre delay) Adjust the time[…]

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  ● Mic Simulator This modifies sound that was recorded by a conventional dynamic mic, lapel mic or direct line, causing it to sound as though it had been recorded by an expensive condenser mic or a special stu- dio mic. The mic simulator can add effects of proximity or distance. LNK (Link) MSLink Off, On MSLink (Mic simulator link) This is the lin[…]

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  Vnt.Cn: Vintage condenser mic. Use for vocals or acoustic instruments etc. Flat: Mic with flat frequency response. For cancelling the characteristics of the mic used for recording. * When you select a condenser-type mic simulator, the low range response is strengthened. This may cause noise transmitted from the mic stand to be emphasized. In this c[…]

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  ■ 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 w[…]

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  EFFECT1 (Effect 1 switch) Select how the signal will be sent to the EFFECT1 buss. Off: Not sent. PreFade: The signal before the channel fader will be sent. PstFade: The signal after the channel fader will be sent. Insert: Insert between the equalizer and the fader. InsertL: Insert into the L side of a stereo effect. InsertR: Insert into the R side […]

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  EQ/EffPreIns (Equalizer/effect pre-insert switch) Select whether the equalizer and effect will be inserted dur- ing recording. Off: They will not be inserted (same as Ver.1). On: The signal into which the equalizer and effect have been inserted will be recorded. 10. Press track 2 [CH EDIT]. 11. Repeat steps 5–9 to make the same settings as for tr[…]

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  Display related ■ Holding the level meter peaks When the bar display (p.114) is the level meter, you can now cause the maximum volume value (peak) to remain (be held) in the display. 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS System PRM?” appears. 2. Press [YES]. 3. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until the dis- play indicates “SYS PeakHo[…]

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  Disk drive related ■ Checking the reliability of a disk When a disk drive is initialized, the entire area of that drive is now checked (surface scanned) to determine whether reading and writing can be performed correctly. If a loca — tion which cannot be correctly read or written is found, the VS-880 will flag that location as unusable memory . S[…]

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  7. Drive check will begin. 8. When drive check ends, the following display will appear. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. T o stop during the procedure To stop the drive check during the procedure, press [CAN- CEL(NO)]. If the display indicates “No Err” 9-1. The entire disk could be read correctly. Press [YES]. You will return to Play condition. If t[…]

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  9-2. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒRecoverDriveTry?Ó 9-3. Press [YES]. 9-4. If any data will be lost, the display will indicate “You’ll Lose Data”. Press [YES].To cancel the operation press [NO]. 9-5. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. Songs that have been partially modified will be marked as ÒAdj,Ó and songs that were deleted […]

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  7. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. In this case, choose CV1. CV (Convert) CV1=Tap ➝ S.Tr: Create a sync track from mark points. CV2=Tap ➝ T.Map : Create a tempo map from mark points. CV3=S.Tr ➝ T.Map: Create a tempo map from the sync track. CV4=Time ➝ S.Tr: Automatically create a sync track. 8. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒS[…]

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  8. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒSYS St=Ó. 9. Specify the start time of the song. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. 10. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒSYS End=Ó. 11. Specify the end time of the song. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. 12. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒSYS CV4:Mesure=Ó. 13. Specify the n[…]

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  MIDI related ■ Using pr ogram change mes- sages to select scenes MIDI program change messages transmitted from an exter- nal MIDI controller can now select Scenes. 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until the display indi- cates “SYS MIDI PRM ?”. 2. Press [YES]. 3. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until the dis- play indicates “SYS MID:P.C.Sc[…]

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  Other ■ Using the numeric keys ([NUMERICS]) When modifying the time locations of a locate point or punch-in point, you can use the ten LOCATOR buttons as numeric keys to input numbers directly. When doing so, you may now choose one of two methods of input. 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS System PRM ?” appears. 2. Press [YES]. 3. Pr[…]

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  2. Press [SELECT]. The mixer mode will change to INPUT MIX/TRACK MIX. At the same time, the display will indicate ÒShift Unlock,Ó indicating that Shift Lock has been canceled. ■ Easy time adjustment It is now possible to change only the desired decimal places of a number that you wish to change, such as when specify- ing the range for Track Cop[…]

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  This chapter explains basic concepts, internal structure, and basic operation that you will need to know in order to operate the VS-880. Please read this chapter to gain a better understanding of the VS-880. Sources, tracks, and channels On the VS-880, the recorder section and mixer section use the terms Òsources,Ó Òtracks,Ó and Òchannels.Ó T[…]

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  For example, the water that is supplied by the water company to your house is branched to a vari- ety of locations within the house (kitchen, bathroom, toilet etc.). Then, the water that is used at each of these locations is collected into the sewer, and carried away. If we think of the VS-880 as the house, the water being supplied from the water c[…]

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  Mixer section ■ About mixer modes The digital mixer specifies the input/output status of the recorder section. As external inputs, the VS-880 provides four analog input jacks and 1 digital in connector. As external outputs, two master out jacks and two AUX send jacks are provided. You can freely speci- fy which external input will be recorded on […]

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  In INPUT MIX and TRACK MIX, the mixer is placed both before and after the recorder section. A conceptual diagram showing all the settings in tabular form is given below. The first stage of the mixer is adjusted by INPUT MIX, and the later stage of the mixer by TRACK MIX. However since the VS-880 has the hardware limitation of having only eight chan[…]

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  Input: For each track, make one selection from INPUT1Ð4, DIGITAL-L or DIGITAL-R. You can also specify that the signals of the MIX buss or AUX buss be recorded. Equalizer: For each channel, the equalizer functions as a 3-band parametric equalizer with high (shelving type), middle (peaking type), and low (shelving type) bands. This can be turned off[…]

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  When the mixer corresponds to recorded tracks (TRACK MIX) In this mode the mixer will function as an 8-in/10-out mixer placed after the recorder section. The mixer channels will correspond to recorded tracks. Input: The track output (1Ð8) of the recorder section will be in one-to-one correspondence with the chan- nels (1Ð8) of the mixer section. […]

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  Storing the current mixer settings 1. Press [SCENE] to make the button indicator light. When the SCENE indicator is lit, the [LOC 1/5]Ð[LOC 4/8] LOC buttons will act to store or recall scenes. The bar display will indicate the current settings of the mixer. 2. Store the current mixer settings as a scene. To store the settings to a scene 1–4, pre[…]

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  Recorder section ■ Differences with a tape-type MTR Unlike DAT recorders, which use tape, digital disk recorders record sound (music) on a disk, as do MD recorders. Music that is recorded on disk can be recalled and played back immediately, no matter where it is located on the disk. This is also obvious from the difference in speed at which you c[…]

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  Ef fects section ■ About the effect expansion board (VS8F-1) The VS8F-1 effect expansion board which allows high-quality stereo effects to be created within the VS-880 is available as an option. The VS8F-1 has two stereo effect units, and allows you to use two different types of effect simulta- neously. For each channel you can specify the effect[…]

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  Button Condition Display [CH EDIT] for each channel Channel Edit CH (n) (INPUT ➝ TRACK mode) IN (n) (INPUT MIX mode) TR (n) (TRACK MIX mode) master section [EDIT] Master Block Edit MST [SONG] Song Edit SNG [LOCATOR] Locator Edit LOC [TRACK] Track Edit TRK [EFFECT] Effect Edit EFF [SYSTEM] System Edit SYS * For Channel Edit condition, the channel […]

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  ■ Changing the current time About the current time display The current time shown in the display is MTC (MIDI Time Code), and is shown in the format Ò ✱✱ hours ✱✱ minutes ✱✱ seconds ✱✱ frames.Ó This corresponds to SMPTE time code as well. SMPTE time code is a standard created by SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television En[…]

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  Storing a time location, method 1 (Locate Point) The [LOC 1/5]Ð[LOC 4/8] buttons allow you to memorize up to 8 time locations within the song. Also, there are four banks of locate points, allowing you to register a maximum of 8 (locate points) x 4 (banks) = 32 (locate points) time locations. The time locations memorized by these LOC buttons are re[…]

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  ■ Moving to a stored time location 1. Use the LOC buttons to specify the locate point of the time to which you want to move. ■ Modifying a stored time location 1. Move to the Locate Point that you wish to modify. Press [LOC1/5]–[LOC4/8]. 2. Press [LOCATOR] several times until “LOC Loc ✱ ” appears ( ✱ will be the locate point number th[…]

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  Storing a time location, method 2 (Mark Points) The Tap Marker function lets you assign up to 1000 marks (mark points) to each song. To move to a mark point, you can either directly specify the mark point number, or move to successive mark points. This lets you move through a song in a way similar to using the index search buttons of a CD player. M[…]

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  ■ Modifying a marked time location 1. Move to the Mark Point whose time you wish to modify. Use [PREV][NEXT]. 2. Press [LOCATOR]. 3. Press PARAMETER[ ] several times until “LOC ✱✱✱ ” appears ( ✱✱✱ is the mark point number that you wish to modify). 4. Input the desired time. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. The time of a mark point can […]

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  In this chapter we will begin by listening to the demo song that is saved on the hard disk. Then we will explain the pro- cedure for multi-track recording, all the way to creating a master tape. We suggest that you follow the steps and actu- ally try out each operation. Before you begin ■ When you turn the power on When all connections have been […]

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  Making a new recording It is not possible to make a new recording while the demo song is selected. In order to record, you will have to prepare a new song. On a cassette tape MTR, this corresponds to inserting a new cassette tape. ■ Specifying the recording mode (Song New) The VS-880 allows you to create up to 200 songs on one disk drive. To crea[…]

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  4. Modify the character. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. By holding down [SHIFT] as you rotate the TIME/VALUE dial you can make the characters change more rapidly. General pr ocedure for multi- track recording Although the VS-880 is a digital multitrack recorder, record- ing procedure is the same as for an analog multitrack recorder, as shown below. 1.[…]

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  ■ Recording additional tracks while listening to the perfor- mance (Overdubbing) The process of newly recording a track while playing back previously recorded tracks is called Òoverdubbing.Ó Here we will explain the procedure using the example of playing back a stereo recording that was recorded on tracks 1 and 2, and recording other instrument[…]

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  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 SWIT[…]

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  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. ■ Repeatedly recording over the same area (Loop recording) The loop function lets you repeatedly playback a specified area (the loop). If the loop function is use[…]

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  ■ Combining the per formances of two or more tracks into another track (T rack bouncing) The VS-880 can simultaneously playback up to 8 tracks. If you wish to playback the contents of more than 8 tracks, or if you run out of empty tracks, you can merge the contents of two or more tracks onto a different track. This procedure is called Òtrack bou[…]

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  EQ Switch: To use the equalizer, first turn this ÒOn.Ó Unless this is ÒOnÓ you will not be able to select equalizer-related parameters. EQ Low: Gain and center frequency for the low range EQ Mid: Gain for the middle range EQM F: Center frequency and Q (the sharp- ness of the change) for the middle range EQ Hi: Gain and center frequency for the […]

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  Adjusting the volume and pan (Level/Pan) You can use the channel faders to adjust the volume level of each track, and the PAN knobs to adjust the pan of each track, but here we will explain how to make adjustments when in Channel Edit condition. To adjust the volume level of each track, first adjust the volume level for the track containing the mos[…]

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  3. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “PstFade.” This will cause effects to be applied. With this selection, the signal flow will be as follows. 4. Adjust the send level (input level) for the effect. Press PARAMETER [ ] to get the “EFFECT1 Send” display. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the send level. Play back the song and adjust the v[…]

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  EFFECT 1 Send (Effect 1 send level) Specify the volume level (0Ð127) of the signal that is sent to the EFFECT 1 buss. The default setting is 100. EFFECT 1 Pan (Effect 1 pan) EFFECT 1 Bal (Effect 1 balance) For channels on which Channel Link is ÒOff,Ó this sets the panning (L63Ð0ÐR63) of the stereo signal which is output to the EFFECT 1 buss. ?[…]

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  Recording to tape (Mixdown) When the balance of the tracks has been completed, use your stereo recorder (cassette tape recorder, DAT recorder, MD recorder, etc.) to create a stereo master tape. * The digital interface of the VS-880 comforms to S/P DIF. If you wish to record the digital signal, use a digital recorder that is compatible with these st[…]

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  ■ Selecting digital input as the source If you wish to record a digital signal, make the following setting so that the sample rate of the incoming digital audio signal will determine the sample rate of the VS-880Õs master clock. * With this setting, the VS-880 will not operate in the fol- lowing situations; if no external digital device is conne[…]

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  Before you finish operations ■ Saving the performance to disk (Song Store) Song data that you recorded or edited will be lost if you simply turn the power off. You must be sure to use the Shutdown procedure before turning the power off, so that the data will be saved onto the disk drive. When you switch songs or change the current drive, a messag[…]

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  ■ Selecting a song (Song Select) This selects a different song that was saved on the current drive (the currently selected disk drive). If you wish to select a song that was saved on another disk drive, first switch the current drive (p.93). 1. Press [SONG], select “SNG Song Select?,” and press [YES]. 2. The names of the songs saved on the cu[…]

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  This chapter explains the content and procedures for edit- ing sound that has been recorded. Please read this chapter to gain an understanding of the concepts of ÒeditingÓ that were impractical with conventional tape MTR units. What is editing? One of the most important features of digital disk recorders is that they allow re-recording and editin[…]

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  When you press [SCRUB] the button indicator will light, and the specified area will be played back repeatedly. When you are finished, press [SCRUB] once again to make the button indicator go dark. Only the single track that is specified will be played back. If you wish to playback other tracks, press the [SEL (CH EDIT)] button of that track to sele[…]

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  5. As you press PARAMETER [ ] to step through the settings, a message will appear at the end, asking you to confirm execution. If you wish to execute, press [YES]. A re-confirmation message will blink, so press [YES] once again to execute. When execution is com- plete, you will return to Play condition. To cancel execution, press [NO]. You will ret[…]

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  * If playback data exists at the copy destination, that data will be overwritten. * Playback data of a channel for which Channel Link is ON cannot be copied to a track whose channel has a Channel Link setting of OFF. Nor is the converse possible. * The length of the data to be copied must be greater than 0.5 seconds. If data shorter than 0.5 second[…]

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  Example 2: Moving to a different track Example 3: Moving using the “Frm” setting * If playback data exists at the move destination, that data will be overwritten. * Playback data of a channel for which Channel Link is ON cannot be moved to a track whose channel has a Channel Link setting of OFF. Nor is the converse possible. * The length of the[…]

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  Erasing par t of a per formance (Erase) This operation erases playback data from the specified area. If this operation is used to erase playback data, even if play- back data exists after the area that was erased, it will not be moved forward. To use the analogy of a tape recorder, this operation is like recording silence over an unwanted section o[…]

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  1. Select one of the V-tracks that you wish to exchange, and prepare that data for playback. 2. Press [TRACK], select “TRK Track Exchange?”, and press [YES]. The display will let you select the exchange source track and the exchange destination track and V-track. 3. Use [SEL (CH EDIT)] to select the exchange source track. When you select the ex[…]

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  Deleting a portion of a per formance (Cut) This operation cuts playback data from the specified area. When playback data is cut using this operation, any play- back data following the data that was cut will move for- ward to fill the gap. To use the analogy of a tape recorder, this operation is like cutting an unwanted portion out of an audio tape,[…]

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  Modifying the playback time of the per formance (Time compression/expansion) This operation allows you to expand or compress the play- back time of a song to the specified time length. You can specify a compression/expansion of 75Ð125%, but extreme settings will produce a more adverse effect on the sound quality. We recommend that you normally kee[…]

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  This chapter explains how the VS-880 handles MIDI mes — sages, and the following operations that can be done using MIDI messages. ● Using a MIDI sound source to play the metronome ● Synchronized operation with a MIDI sequencer ● Controlling the mixer from a MIDI sequencer (Compu- mix) About MIDI This section explains the basic concepts of MID[…]

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  Using MIDI to switch the track status You can use MIDI control change messages to switch the status of each track (Track Status). MIDI channels 1Ð8 correspond to tracks 1Ð8 respectively. Use controller number 29 to switch the track status. Depending on the data value of controller number 29, the track status will change as follows. ● When stopp[…]

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  Synchronizing to the VS-880 (Master) When you want to synchronize the MIDI sequencer to the VS-880, use the following procedure. 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the VS-880 and the MIDI sequencer as follows. 2. Make sure that the MIDI OUT/THRU connector is set for use as a MIDI OUT connector. With the factory set- tings, MIDI OUT is selected. Press [[…]

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  Synchronizing to a MIDI sequencer (Slave) When you want to synchronize the VS-880 to the MIDI sequencer, use the following procedure. 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the VS-880 and the MIDI sequencer as follows. 2. Make settings so that the VS-880 will synchronize to incoming MTC messages. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [SYSTEM]. The display in the SYN[…]

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  ■ Using the tempo map Even if your MIDI sequencer does not support MTC or MMC, you can use MIDI Clock for synchronization if the sequencer supports Song Position Pointer messages. There are two methods of synchronization using MIDI Clock; using the tempo map and using the sync track. In this sec- tion, the method of using the tempo map is explain[…]

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  Cr eating a tempo map To change the initial tempo of the song, use the following procedure to change the setting of tempo map 1. 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 Sync/tempo?” display, and press [YES]. 3. Use PARA[…]

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  Gen (Sync generator) This selects the type of synchronization signal that will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector. When using a synchronization signal from the VS-880 to synchronize external MIDI devices, set this to the desired type of syn — chronization signal. Off: Synchronization signals will not be transmit- ted. MTC: MIDI Time Code wi[…]

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  Recording MIDI clock messages 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the VS-880 and the MIDI sequencer as follows. 2. Press [SYSTEM], select “SYS Sync/Tempo ?”, and select “SYS SYN: Sync Tr.Rec?” Press [YES], and the display will indicate ÒWait for Start,Ó and the sync track will be ready to record MIDI clock data. 3. Start playback of the MIDI s[…]

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  Disk drives such as hard disks or magneto-optical disks can be connected to the SCSI connector of the VS-880. This chapter will explain the procedure for using the VS-880 with a Zip drive in particular. Read this chapter when you wish to record a performance on a Zip drive. If you are using the VS-880 with a hard disk or magneto-optical disk instea[…]

• Page 94: Roland Vs-880

  Saving per formance data on a Zip disk (Song Copy) The VS-880 allows you to copy song data to another disk drive. By connecting a magneto-optical disk drive or a removable hard disk drive (hereafter referred to as remov- able disk drives) to the VS-880 and copying song data to that disk, you can backup song data. The VS-880 also allows you to backu[…]

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  ■ When the data cannot be saved on a single disk (Archive) ● Archive Use this method when you are using a removable disk drive and several disks will be required to copy the specified song data. When song data is copied using this method, the song data will be converted into a data format specifically for saving (archive format). This means tha[…]

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  7. Insert a Zip disk into the Zip drive, and press [YES]. The display will ask ÒSNG Stow In SC5:U?Ó If it is OK to copy the data, press [YES] twice. To cancel the opera- tion, press [NO]. 8. The display will ask, “Store Current?” If you wish to store the current song, press [YES]. If you decide not to store, press [NO]. 9. The display will as[…]

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  This chapter explains the procedures for using a DAT recorder in conjunction with the VS-880. Read this chapter when you wish to save a song to a DAT recorder. Song data created on the VS-880 can be saved using a DAT recorder. This procedure is referred to as Òbackup.Ó The procedure of loading the previously backed up song data into the VS-880 is[…]

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  6. Have ready the required number of tapes. The MEASURE field will show the approximate length of time required to perform the backup. The SYNC MODE field will show the number of tapes required for the backup. Prepare the displayed number of tapes. 7. Begin the backup. Press [YES] to get the “Backup Ready?” display, and press [YES]. The display[…]

• Page 99: Roland Vs-880

  ■ Checking the names of the per- formance data that was saved (Name) This operation lets you check the names of song data that was saved to a DAT recorder. Even if you have saved the data of two or more songs in a single backup operation, you can check the name of each song. This operation also allows you to load selected song data into the VS-88[…]

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  When a VS8F-1 effect expansion board is installed, you will be able to use two stereo effect units. This chapter explains various examples of how the effects can be used. Read it in conjunction with the VS8F-1 ownerÕs manual and ÒEffect relatedÓ (p.23) on this manual. Examples of how the effects can be used Here are several examples of ways in w[…]

• Page 101: Roland Vs-880

  8. Adjust the send level to effect 1. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. This adjusts the amount of effect for each channel. EFFECT 1 Send (Effect 1 send level) Specify the volume level (0Ð127) of the signal that is sent to the EFFECT 1 buss. The default setting is 100. 9. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒEFFECT1 Pan=Ó. 10. Adjust the pa[…]

• Page 102: Roland Vs-880

  ■ Applying reverb as you record (Loop) Here we will explain how an effect can be applied to the input source of INPUT 1, and the direct sound and effect sound recorded in stereo on tracks 1 and 2. This is convenient when you wish to record a vocal with reverb applied, etc. In this case, the signal flow will be as follows. 1. Make sure that the mi[…]

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  EFFECT1 (Effect 1 switch) Select how the signal will be sent to the EFFECT1 buss. Off: The signal will not be sent. PreFade: The signal from before the channel fader will be sent. PstFade: The signal that passed through the channel fader will be sent. Insert: Insert between the equalizer and fader. InsertL: Insert into the L side of a stereo effect[…]

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  18. Press [EDIT(SOLO)] several times until the display reads “MST EFF1 RTN to=”. 19. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. For this example, select “1-2” since we will be recording on tracks 1 and 2. EFF1 RTN to (Effect 1 return to) Select the output destination of effect 1. The busses that can be selected will depend on the current mixer mode. When […]

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  1. Make sure that the mixer mode is INPUT ➝ TRACK. 2. Connect an instrument such as a keyboard to the INPUT1 jack, and a mic to the INPUT2 jack. 3. Press channel 1 [CH EDIT]. 4. Hold down [SHIFT] and press channel 7 [EFFECT-1(CH EDIT)]. The display will indicate ÒEFFECT1=Ó. 5. Insert the effect. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. For this example, sel[…]

• Page 106: Roland Vs-880

  ■ Applying reverb while bouncing tracks (Loop) Here we will explain the settings for applying an effect to previously-recorded tracks and record- ing the sound to another track. For example, this will be convenient when you wish to apply reverb to an entire song and mix it down. In this example we will apply reverb to tracks 1Ð6 and bounce them […]

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  EFFECT 1 Send (Effect 1 send level) Specify the volume level (0Ð127) of the signal that is sent to the EFFECT 1 buss. The default setting is 100. 9. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒCH1 EFFECT1 Pan=Ó. 10. Adjust the panning of the signal that will be input to effect 1. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. EFFECT 1 Pan (Effect 1 pan) For ch[…]

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  21. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate “EFF1 RTN Bal=”. 22. . Adjust the left/right volume balance of effect 1. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. EFF1 Bal (Effect 1 balance) Set the left/right volume balance (L63Ð0ÐR63) of effect 1. 23. Press [EFFECT] several times until the display reads “EFF EFFECT-1 PRM ?”. 24. . Press [YES]. 25.[…]

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  Sounding the metr onome No matter how accurately one tries to play, listening to the recording play back sometimes reveals inaccuracies in rhythm or tempo. The VS-880 provides a metronome (click) that can be sounded at a specified tempo. By listening to the metronome as you play your instrument, you will be able to record a more accurate performanc[…]

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  4. Make settings for the MIDI messages that will produce the metronome sound. Press [SYSTEM], select “SYS MIDI PRM?”, and set the following parameters. MetroCh: Select the MIDI channel on which the metronome note messages will be transmitted. Set this to match the MIDI receive channel of your MIDI sound source. Acc.Note: Select the note number […]

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  Changing the pitch during playback (V ari-pitch) When recording an ensemble, all the instruments normally tune to an instrument such as an acoustic piano whose tun- ing cannot easily be changed. However it is sometimes nec- essary to record (overdub) an acoustic piano onto an exist- ing recording. In this case if the pitch of the recording is dif- […]

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  Simultaneously adjusting a stereo source (Channel Link) When recording or playing back a stereo source, normal mixer operation requires you to control the left and right channels separately. This makes it inconvenient to control the left/right volume balance or equalizer settings. In such cases, turn on the Channel Link function so that a pair of c[…]

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  ■ Canceling the last-performed Undo (Redo) The Redo function can be executed if the UNDO indicator is lit. If the song data is saved, for example by your doing STORE Current or selecting another song, the UNDO indi- cator will go out and the Undo function will no longer be available. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [UNDO]. When Redo is executed, t[…]

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  If the display area is difficult to read (Contrast) Depending on the location where the VS-880 is placed, the display may sometimes be difficult to read. In such cases, use the following procedure to adjust the display contrast (0Ð15). Adjustment procedure 1 1. Press [SYSTEM]. If a message with a question mark such as “SYS System PRM?” does no[…]

• Page 115: Roland Vs-880

  Displaying measures/beats If both the metronome is being used and MIDI clock mes- sages are being transmitted, the measure and beat of the song can be displayed in the MEASURE field and BEAT field of the display screen. When you are running in syn- chronization with an external device or recording a song along with a previously-created tempo map, t[…]

• Page 116: Roland Vs-880

  Restoring the mixer settings to the initial state After you have made repeated tries at mixing, you can restore the various condition settings of Channel edit, Master Block edit and System edit to the initial state in which they were when the song was created. However the volume level and pan of each channel and the volume level of the master secti[…]

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  Along with the functions explained in earlier chapters, this chapter explains some actual ways in which the VS-880 can be used effectively. Recording multiple sources to one track Here we will explain how the sources input to INPUT 1Ð3 can be recorded on track 1. This is conve — nient, for example, when you wish to put up a separate mic for hi-hat[…]

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  7. Since we are recording on track 1, turn the pan knob of channel 1 fully toward the L position. 8. As in steps 2–8, make the same settings for channels 2 and 3. 9. Set the track status of track 1 to REC. When you begin recording, the sources being input to INPUT 1Ð3 will be recorded together onto track 1. Collecting just the sections that you […]

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  Copying an 8-track MTR per formance to the VS-880 If you wish to re-record a recording of more than 4 channels from another MTR to the VS-880, it will not be possible to record all tracks at once. This means that in some cases, the recorded data will become skewed in time. This section explains how to correct the skew that may occur in such cases. […]

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  1. Re-record the playback of tracks 1–4 from the MTR to tracks 1–4 of the VS-880. Then register the time at which the marker sound appears as locate point 1. “Storing a time location” (p.57) “Finding a desired location (Preview)” (p.76) 2. Re-record the playback of tracks 5–8 from the MTR to tracks 5–8 of the VS-880. In the same way[…]

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  Preparations 1. Use two MIDI cables to connect the VS-880 and the MIDI sequencer as follows. 2. Press [SYSTEM], select “SYS MIDI PRM?”, and press [YES]. Make the following settings for the relevant para- meters. MIDIThr: Out CtrLocal: On CtrType: C.C. 3. When you finish making settings, press [PLAY (DIS- PLAY)] to return to Play condition. 4. M[…]

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  Operating the VS-880 fr om another device (MMC) The VS-880 supports MMC. This means that when two VS-880 units are synchronized or when a VS-880 is used in conjunction with an MMC-supporting MIDI sequencer etc., operations such as song playback, stop and fast-forward can be performed by operating only the master device. * Depending on the MIDI devi[…]

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  6. Press PARAMETER [ ] twice. 7. The display will indicate “SYS MID:SysEx.Tx.=”. For this example, select “On” so that MMC can be transmit- ted. SysEx.Tx (System exclusive transmit switch) If you wish to transmit exclusive messages, set this ÒOn.Ó In order for exclusive messages to be transmitted, the MIDI Thru Switch must also be turned […]

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  19. Press [PLAY(DISPLAY)]. You will return to Play condition. Settings for the slave VS-880 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS MIDI PRM ?” appears. 2. Press [YES]. The display will indicate ÒSYS MID:DeviceID=Ó. 3. Set the device ID number to match the setting of the master unit. For this example, set it to “17.” DeviceID (Device I[…]

• Page 125: Roland Vs-880

  ■ Operating the VS-880 fr om an MMC-compatible device Here we will explain the settings for operating the VS-880 in synchronization with a computer-based sequencer program that supports MMC and MTC. Make connections as follows. With these settings, the sequencer program will be the mas- ter for MMC, and the VS-880 will be the master for MTC. The […]

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  15. Press PARAMETER [ ] twice. The display will indicate ÒSYS Syn:MTC Type=Ó. 16. Set the MTC type to match the setting of the master unit. For this example, set it to “30.” MTC Type This sets the type of MTC. Check the specifications of the MIDI devices that you are using, and select the appropriate type of MTC on the VS-880. 30: 30 frames p[…]

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  Using external effect units This section gives two examples of using external effect devices. Refer to these explanations when you wish to use your own effect devices. ■ Applying an effect during playback When using external effects, use the AUX SEND jacks as effect send jacks. Here, we will use the example of applying effects to a stereo perform[…]

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  9. Set the track status of track 1–4 to PLAY, and the track status of tracks 7 and 8 to REC. Then playback the song and adjust the way in which effects are applied. When you finish adjusting, record. Use the track channels 1 and 2 ÒAUX LevelÓ and the master section AUX knob to adjust the signal level sent to the external effect unit. Use the fa[…]

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  Using an external disk drive (About SCSI) … 130 T r oubleshooting …………………………………… 132 Err or messages ……………………………………. 134 Special key operations ………………………….. 136 Parameter list ……………………………………… 138 MIDI implementation chart ………………..[…]

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  The SCSI connector of the VS-880 allows you to connect disk drives such as hard disks and magneto-optical disk drives. This section explains the procedure required for using an external disk drive. * Disk drives are precision devices. If they are connected or used incorrectly, not only may they fail to operate correct- ly, but the data on the disk […]

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  ■ SCSI ID numbers Each disk drive is distinguished by its SCSI ID number (0Ð7). This means that when two or more disk drives are connected, you must make settings so that the SCSI ID numbers of the disk drives do not conflict (coincide). If the SCSI ID numbers conflict, the VS-880 will not be able to correctly recognize the disk drives. With the[…]

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  When the VS-880 does not perform the way you expect, check the following points before you suspect a malfunc- tion. If this does not resolve the problem, contact servicing by your dealer or qualified Roland service personnel. ■ Problems with sound No sound ¥ The power is not turned on for the VS-880 and the con- nected devices. ¥ The audio cabl[…]

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  ■ Disk drive pr oblems Internal hard disk is not detected ¥ The IDE drive switch is set Off (p.116). External drive is not detected ¥ The disk drive is not connected correctly (p.93). ¥ The device ID numbers of two or more disk drives are conflicting. ¥ The disk drive has not been initialized on the VS-880 (p.93). ¥ If you are using a remova[…]

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  If an error occurs in operation, or if an operation could not be processed correctly, and error message will appear. Refer to the displayed error message and take the appropriate action. Aborted Command Illegal Request Situation: This disk drive cannot be used by the VS-880. Already Selected Situation: The currently selected disk drive was selected[…]

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  Memory Full Reason: There is no further free space in the internal memory of the VS-880. Action: Use the Track Bouncing operation to combine two or more tracks of playback data into a sin- gle track, and delete the original playback data. Alternatively, perform the Song Optimize oper- ation (p.113). No Effect Board Situation: A VS8F-1 effect expans[…]

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  Here is a list of the functions that can be performed by pressing multiple buttons, or by using the TIME/VALUE dial in con- junction with a button. ■ MIXER MODE buttons [SHIFT] + [SELECT] Switch between INPUT ➝ TRACK mode and INPUT MIX / TRACK MIX mode ■ CH EDIT buttons [SHIFT] + [Input/BUSS (CH EDIT)] To the input select setting page (in INP[…]

• Page 137: Roland Vs-880

  ■ Other [SHIFT] + [VARI PITCH] To the vari pitch setting page [SHIFT] + [UNDO] Execute Redo (if the UNDO indicator is lit) [SHIFT] + [SCENE] Transmit the condition of the digital mixer as MIDI data from the MIDI OUT con- nector [SHIFT] + [SCRUB] To the Scrub Length setting page [SHIFT] + [TO] To the Preview Length setting page [SHIFT] + [FROM] To[…]

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  Parameters that have been added and setting ranges that have been expanded by the V-XPANDED enhancement are printed in bold type. ■ Mixer Parameters (channel) * If channel link is ON, the Pan parameter will change to the Balance parameter. INPUT ➝ TRACK Mode Parameter name Display Value Initial value Input Select Input INPUT-1 Ð INPUT-4, DIGIT[…]

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  Parameter name Display Value Initial value AUX Switch AUX Sw Off, PreFade, PstFade Off AUX Level AUX Level 0Ð127 100 AUX Pan/Balance AUX Pan/AUX Bal L63Ð0ÐR63 0 Channel Link Channel Link Off, On Off Effect 1 Switch EFFECT1 Off, Prefade, PstFade, Insert, Off InsertL, InsertR, InsertS Effect 1 Send Level EFFECT1 Send 0Ð127 100 (*2) Effect 1 Pan/B[…]

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  Master Block Parameter name Display Value Initial value Master Out Mode Master Mode MIX, M+A, M+B, MAB, MIX -A-, -B-, A+B (in INPUT ➝ TRACK) MIX, M+A, M+B, MAB, MIX (in INPUT MIX -A-, -B-, A+B, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 /TRACK MIX) Master Level Masterlevel 0Ð127 current panel settings Baster Balance Master Bal L63Ð0ÐR63 current panel settings AUX Lev[…]

• Page 141: Roland Vs-880

  Parameter name Display Value Initial value Remaining Display RemainDisp Time, CapaMB, Capa %, Event TimeMeasure/Beat Display MeasurDsp Always, Auto Always Digital Copy Protect D.CpyProtect Off, On Off Shift Lock Shift Lock Off, On Off Numerics Type NUMERICSType Up, Dwn Up Fader Match FaderMatch Null, Jump Jump Peak Hold Switch PeakHoldSw Off, On Of[…]

• Page 142: Roland Vs-880

  Scene/Auto Mix Parameter name Display Value Initial value Scene Mode Scene Mode All, KeepF ALL Auto Mix Mode A.MIX Mode Off, On Off Auto Mix Snapshot A.MIX Snap ALL, MaskF ALL Auto Mix Erase Parameter name Display Value Initial value Starting Mark Piont — 0–999 — Ending Mark Piont — 0–999 — Erase Mode EraseMode Event, Marker Event Drive Select […]

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  143 Appendices Function… Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclucive System Common System Real Time Aux Message Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key’s Ch’s  0, 32 7 10 12[…]

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  ■ INPUT ➝ TRACK mode ■ INPUT MIX mode and TRACK MIX mode Fader Lev/Bal Lev/Bal Lev/Bal Lev/Bal Level Pan Level Pan Level Pan Pan BUSS Sw AUX Sw EFFECT1 EFFECT2 EFFECT1 Send Lev/Bal AUX Send EFFECT2 Send EFFECT1 Return EFFECT2 Return MIX(L, R) REC 1-2 REC 3-4 REC 5-6 REC 7-8 AUX(A, B) EFFECT1(L, R) EFFECT2(L, R) Master Mode MASTER OUT(L, R) PH[…]

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  COSM COSM stands for Composite Object Sound Modeling. This is Òa technology which combines multiple sound models to create new sounds,Ó which was first used on the RolandÕs VG-8 V-Guitar System. For example, sounds created on the VG-8 are the result of a variety of sound models (elements) such as the pickup, the body of the guitar, the guitar am[…]

• Page 146: Roland Vs-880

  VS-880: Digital Studio Workstation ● Tracks Track: 8 V-Track: 64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track) * Up to 4 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 8 tracks can be played back simultaneously. ● Maximum Useful Capacity 32 G bytes: 1 G bytes x 4 (Partition) x 8 (Disk Drive) ● Internal Memory Songs: 200 (each pertition) ● Equalizer HI, MID[…]

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  The VS-880 system software update adds several special operations to the top panel. Affix the included sticker to the top panel as follows for your reference. ■ Channel faders When the Voice Transformer effect is being used, the effect can be adjusted by the channel faders (p.31). ■ SELECT (Select button) [SCENE]+[SELECT] will turn auto mix on/[…]

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  ■ Special key operations From the list of special Key operations (p.136), those of special usefulness are given below. 12345 About the included sticker 148[…]

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  [A] Analog tape recorder ……………………………………………………. 46 Auto mix ………………………………………………………………………. 17 Using auto mix ………………………………………………………….. 17 Recording auto mix (Snapshot) …………………………………. 18 Reco[…]

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  [L] Locate bank Switching the locate bank ………………………………………….. 57 Locate point Registering a locate point ………………………………………….. 57 Moving to a locate point ……………………………………………. 58 Modifying the location of a locate point ……………………. 57 Deleting […]

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  Song Creating a new song (Song New) ……………………………… 62 Naming a song (Song Name) …………………………………….. 62 Saving a song (Song Store) ………………………………………… 74 Selecting a different song (Song Select) ……………………… 75 Copying a song (Song Copy) ………………….[…]

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  ■ T rack sheet 152[…]

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  For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipm[…]

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  01129434 ’97-1-C3-21T Information When you need repair service, call your local Roland Service Station or the authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of October, 28, 1996 ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Florida 638  (1005) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (01) 394 4029  BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda. R. […]