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Roland VS-1680 V-XPANDED Owner's Manual

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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland VS-1680 V-XPANDED
Digital Studio Workstation.
As the owner of the VS-1680 V-XPANDED, you can begin using all functions
immediately. Please read the V-XPANDED Owner's Manual (this document) together
with the VS-1680 Owner's Manual (three volumes).
If you purchased the V-XPANDED system Zip disk, refer to this manual and upgrade
the system software of VS-1680 (to add the V-XPANDED functions). Then, read the V-
XPANDED Owner's Manual (this document) together with the VS-1680 Owner's
Manual (three volumes).
All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Copyright © 1999 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without
the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Roland international website: www.rolandcorp.com
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  • Page 1 VS-1680 Owner’s Manual (three volumes). If you purchased the V-XPANDED system Zip disk, refer to this manual and upgrade the system software of VS-1680 (to add the V-XPANDED functions). Then, read the V- XPANDED Owner’s Manual (this document) together with the VS-1680 Owner’s Manual (three volumes).
  • Page 2 Copying data to another location (Copy) ...20 Smooth data transitions (Gradation) ...21 Increasing or decreasing all data values (Shift/ Expand) ...23 Using the VS-1680 with a CD-R/CD- RW drive...25 Creating an audio CD ...25 Creating silence between songs (Disc At Once and Track At Once)...25...
  • Page 3 Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the data stored on a Zip disk or other form of media once it has been erased, initialized, or otherwise lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. Zip disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is required to store large amounts of data on such a small surface area.
  • Page 4 While playing back sixteen tracks, you can mixdown to any two tracks of the 256 V-tracks (Mastering Room). This is convenient when you wish to prepare tracks for mastering, such as when you are producing an original audio CD (p. 8). - A compressor (an effect that makes the volume more consistent) can be applied independently to individual frequency bands (Mastering Tool Kit) (p.
  • Page 5 Wait for the display to prompt “Update System Program?” and then press [YES]. fig.1-03 If this display does not appear, the VS-1680 was not able to recognize the Zip disk. Turn off the power, re-insert the disk correctly, and turn the power on once again.
  • Page 6 2.00 or higher. fig.1-08 Expanding the functionality of the VS-1680 Subsequently, when starting up the VS-1680, you will not need the V-XPANDED system program Zip disk. Keep this Zip disk in a safe location that is not excessively warm. The V-XPANDED system program Zip disk cannot be used on any device other than the VS-1680.
  • Page 7 VS-1680 Track 1--16 Digital Out Select MASTER OUT MASTER DIGITAL OUT Now, “Mastering tracks” equivalent to this external recorder (DAT or MD) are provided on the VS-1680 itself. fig.2-02 VS-1680 Track 1--16 Digital Out Select Mastering Track TR15-16 TR16-16...
  • Page 8 Status Specify the status of the mastering tracks. For this example, select “Off.” Off: The mastering tracks will not be used. Rec: Play back tracks 1–16 while recording them to the mastering tracks. Play: Play back the mastering tracks. The sound of tracks 1–16 will not be output from the MASTER jacks.
  • Page 9 Mix 16 tracks down to 2 tracks (Mastering Room) Use the cursor buttons and the Value dial to change the "Status" of the tracks for mastering to “Rec.” Press [REC]. The REC indicator will light in red. Press [PLAY]. The PLAY indicator will light in green, and recording will begin.
  • Page 10 fig.2-11 Press [F6] to cycle between “M Rec” ”M Off.” The current status of the mastering tracks can be viewed in the level meter in the display. For this example, select “M Off” (playback status: pressing [F6] once again will select Off). fig.2-12.e Record wait Status For details on the signal flow at this time, refer to Signal flow...
  • Page 11 Mix 16 tracks down to 2 tracks (Mastering Room) fig.2-03 Press [ENTER (YES)]. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ to “Status.” fig.2-18 Select the “Status” of the mastering tracks. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. Status Specify the status of the master tracks. For this example select “Off.”...
  • Page 12 Hold down [STOP], and press [STATUS] for all tracks (1–15/16) that you wish to mixdown. The STATUS indicator will light in green. fig.2-06 Press [FADER] so that the TR (track) indicator lights. fig.2-07.e Dark Press [PLAY]. The song will play back. Raise and lower the master fader, and verify that the volume of each track changes.
  • Page 13 When the VS8F-2 effects expansion board is installed, the following effects algorithms will be added. - Making the volume consistent for each frequency band (Mastering Tool Kit) (p. 14) - Modeling various speakers (Speaker Modeling) (p. 17) This is a compressor that can be applied independently to each frequency band (high, mid, and low ranges).
  • Page 14 This removes unwanted low-frequency components, such as pop noise. Turns the bass-cut filter on/off. Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the bass-cut filter. This effect adds a phase-shifted signal to the original signal, enhancing the presence of the sound, and bringing it to the foreground.
  • Page 15 New effects algorithms When a high-level signal is input, this effect restricts the output at a specified ratio. fig.3-06 Threshold 1:INF Ratio Turns the compressor on/off. Specify the level at which the compressor will begin to take effect. Adjust the ratio by which the output will be restricted when the input level exceeds the threshold level.
  • Page 16 Speaker modeling has been calibrated so that the optimal effect will be obtained when Roland DS-90 powered monitors are connected digitally . If you are using other speakers, you may not be able to obtain the desired effect.
  • Page 17 CD to audition the final result. Read this section in conjunction with the DS-90 owner’s manual. Digitally connect the VS-1680 V-XPANDED to the DS-90 (coaxial or optical.) Set the DS-90’s input select switch to the digital input that you are using.
  • Page 18 0 M0 Time 0 M0 Editing of the automix data cannot be cancelled by the Undo function (VS-1680 Owner’s Manual, p. 160). Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTIL)]. Press [PAGE] so that [F5] indicates “A.Mix,” and then press [F5 (A.Mix)].
  • Page 19 0 M0 Time 0 M0 Editing of the automix data cannot be cancelled by the Undo function (VS-1680 Owner’s Manual, p. 160). Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTIL)]. Press [PAGE] so that [F5] indicates “A.Mix,” and then press [F5 (A.Mix)].
  • Page 20 Gradation area Editing of the automix data cannot be cancelled by the Undo function (VS-1680 Owner’s Manual, p. 160). Editing an automix Destination Marker 8 9 10 Destination Marker...
  • Page 21 Editing an automix Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTIL)]. Press [PAGE] so that [F5] indicates “A.Mix,” and then press [F5 (A.Mix)]. fig.4-02 Press [F2 (Micro)]. Press [PAGE] so that [F1] indicates “In.” fig.4-03 Make sure that the cursor is located at “Edit Target,” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the type of automix data to which you wish to apply the Gradation operation.
  • Page 22 Time Expand Time Editing of the automix data cannot be cancelled by the Undo function (VS-1680 Owner’s Manual, p. 160). Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTIL)]. Time Press [PAGE] so that [F5] indicates “A.Mix,” and then press [F5 (A.Mix)].
  • Page 23 Editing an automix fig.4-04.e Check marks Even if there is only one marker for the automix data that you wish to increase or decrease, press the button in the order of [F1 (In)] [F1 (Out)] at the same marker location. You can rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to modify the automix setting value at the cursor location.
  • Page 24 This chapter explains how a CD-R/CD-RW drive connected to the SCSI connector of the VS-1680 can be used to create original audio CD’s, or to back up song data. Please also read “Chapter 7 Use with a CD-R Drive” in the VS-1680 Owner’s Manual (p.120).
  • Page 25 Finalize A TOC (Table Of Contents) will be written so that the audio CD created by the VS-1680 can be played back on a standard CD player. It is not possible to write additional data to an audio CD that has been finalized.
  • Page 26 +Verify checks the entire surface of the disc, so it takes a considerable amount of time. Using the VS-1680 with a CD-R/CD-RW drive When backing up a song on a CD-RW disc, you can now specify the speed at which the data will be written.
  • Page 27 CD-RW disc, the CD-RW disc will be ejected, and you will be prompted to “Insert Disc #” (where # is number of each disc in the series), so that the VS-1680 can verify the number of discs that will be required. Insert the next CD-RW disc, and press [YES].
  • Page 28 (176 KBPs): Recover at normal speed (176 kilobytes per second). This will allow greater reliability. Using the VS-1680 with a CD-R/CD-RW drive Depending on the disc, it may not be possible to recover reliably from some CD-R discs at speeds of “x6 (1058 KBps)” or “x2 (353 KBPs).”...
  • Page 29 [F6 (Split)]: Opens the Phrase Divide/Split window (VS-1680 Owner’s Manual, p. 100). In the Phrase New window (VS-1680 Owner’s Manual, p. 101), you can now sort takes and reassign names. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F2 (TRACK)].
  • Page 30 When the display indicates “Complete,” press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. You will return to Play condition. A deleted take cannot be recovered by the Undo function (VS-1680 Owner’s Manual, p. 160). Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F2 (TRACK)].
  • Page 31 Enhancements related to operation fig.6-03 Press [F1 (Take)]. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the take that you wish to delete. fig.6-09 Press [F5 (Del)]. A message will ask you to confirm. fig.6-10_90 If you wish to delete the take, press [YES]. If you press [NO], you will return to step 6 without deleting the take.
  • Page 32 Press [YES]. The song will be saved. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. You will return to Play condition. The Phrase Split function (VS-1680 Owner’s Manual, p. 100) has been enhanced. Now, both Phrase Divide and Phrase Split can divide the selected phrase (or phrases) at the Now Time location on the time axis.
  • Page 33 Specify the volume (-84—6 dB) that will be used when searching for the point at which the phrase stops sounding. The VS-1680 will search for a point that falls below this level. OUT Margin Specify the length of time (0.1–9.9 sec) that will be preserved after reaching the “OUT Threshold.”...
  • Page 34 Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F2 (TRACK)]. Press [F1 (Tr/Ph)] so that the Phrase Edit menu appears. Press [PAGE] so that [F2] indicates “Split,” and then press [F2 (Split)]. fig.6-15 Press [F1 (SelPh)]. Press the [STATUS] button of the phrase that you wish to split.
  • Page 35 Enhancements related to operation If you rotate the MONITOR knob without pressing [SELECT], you will adjust the volume level. If you are attempting to adjust pan and inadvertently rotate the MONITOR knob toward the right without pressing [SELECT], high-volume sound capable of damaging your amp or speakers could be output.
  • Page 36 You can copy mixer settings (equalizer, level) from another channel to the channel currently shown in the Channel Edit page. The following settings can be copied. EQ low freq. EQ low gain EQ mid freq. EQ mid gain EQ mid Q EQ high freq.
  • Page 37 Direct current offset on the mix bus can be removed. For example, in some cases the level meters of a device (mixer etc.) connected to the output of the VS-1680 may move even though no sound is being output. This is caused by a direct current offset on the mix bus (MASTER output, etc.).
  • Page 38 Effects that have been inserted into channels/tracks can now be confirmed through icons and patch names. Press [SELECT] for the channel to which you wish to apply an effect. Press [PAGE] so that [F1] indicates “Ef1In,” and then press [F1 (Ef1In)]. fig.7-01 If you wish to insert EFX2–4, press [F2 (Ef2In)], [F3 (Ef3In)], or [F4 (Ef4In)] respectively.
  • Page 39 Enhancements to the display and specifications fig.7-04.e When EFX1 is used in Track 6 Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. You will return to Play condition. The Song Select window can now be viewed not only as icons but also as a list. You can also see the size of the song, and the date and time at which it was created.
  • Page 40 :Mastering tool kit (insert) You are returned to Play condition. If you wish to modify the mastering template, refer to “Storing Routings as a Single List (Template)” (VS-1680 Owner’s Manual, p. 41). Changes you make to Easy Routing settings by step-editing (recording, mixdown, bouncing) will now be applied immediately to the actual routing.
  • Page 41 Trk L (track L) ... 9 Trk R (track R)... 9 Type... 34, 35 User patch... 6 User setting... 6 Value ... 22 VS-1680 V-XPANDED ... 6 VS8F-2 ... 11 V-XPANDED system program Zip disk... 6 Write Method... 26 Zip drive ... 6...
  • Page 42 When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. Swee Lee Company 150 Sims Drive, SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 748-1669 Al Fanny Trading Office P.O. Box 2904, CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE...