Editing Methods; Edit Messages - Roland VS-2400CD Owner's Manual

Editing Methods

The VS-2400CD lets you edit a project's phrase and regions two different ways:
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You can use either of these methods exclusively, or any combination of them. You can
perform many of the same phrase or region editing operations regardless of the
method you decide to use, though each method presents your options a bit differently.
The mouse provides fast access to seven of the most common phrase editing operations
and region operations. The TRACK menu offers additional editing operations as well.
What Each Editing Method Offers
Your Mouse
Mouse editing provides a fast, tactile editing experience. When you edit
with a mouse, you can select phrases or regions by clicking and dragging.
You can move them by simply dragging them to the desired locations, or
copy them as you drag—a set of placement cursors help you position
moved or copied phrases and regions where you wish them to go.
When you want to perform other editing related operations, a right-click
of the mouse on the playlist opens the Edit Pop-Up menu—when you select an
operation from the pop-up, an edit message appears (see below) in which you can use
your mouse to set up the details of the edit and then execute it.
The TRACK Menu
The TRACK menu offers parameter-based editing. When you select an
edit operation from the TRACK menu, use the VS-2400CD's controls to
select the desired phrases or regions, set the relevant parameters and
then execute the operation. This form of editing allows you to edit
slowly and carefully. The TRACK menu also provides access to some
editing operations that aren't available using the mouse.

Edit Messages

When you edit using your mouse, the VS-2400CD is set
by default to display edit messages that let you refine and
confirm your edit. The displayed parameters are also
found in the TRACK menu operation.
All phrase editing operations—and thus the parameters you see in the edit messages
and in the TRACK menu—are explained in Chapter 19. All of the region editing
operations are described in Chapter 20.
You can edit the displayed parameters with your mouse or the cursor buttons and
Time/Value dial. An edit isn't executed until press ENTER/YES. To cancel the edit,
press EXIT/NO.
You can turn edit messages off to speed up the editing process if you wish by resetting
the UTILITY menu's EDIT MESSAGE parameter (Page 358). If you're using a mouse,
you can turn the messages on and off in the Edit Pop-Up menu, described on Page 238.
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