Mixer Summary - Roland VXpanded VS-880 Application Manual

Input Mix Mode
VS-880 as a 14 Channel Mixer using Input Mix/Track Mix Mode
Effect Routing Options in Input Mix / Track Mix Mode
When working with the Preset Patch List that came with the VS8F-1 Effect Expansion Board,
Patches listed as 'Loop' type are best used as Pre Fader or Post Fader. They are intended to be used
as if they were on a mixer 'effect loop'.

Mixer Summary

INPUT>TRACK Mode
The Input signal is recorded directly to disk – bypassing the mixer. Recording in this mode is quick and
easy. You have two choices for using effects in this mode. With the Channel Edit function "EQ/EffPreIns"
set to OFF, you can listen to effects while you're recording from the VS8F-1 but they won't be recorded to
disk. This is useful for recording vocals or guitar when you want to provide the musicians some ambiance
for expressive recording, but retain the option of changing the effects later during mixdown. Setting the
Channel Edit function "EQ/EffPreIns" to ON records EQ and Insert effects that are applied to the inputs.
This is useful for effects such as compressors and limiters.
For basic recording of any kind, INPUT>TRACK is the quickest and easiest method.
Both modes are
active at once!
Press 'Select' to
choose which mode
will be affected by
the control panel. Track Mix Mode
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