Page 1 Owner’s Manual, and Appendices should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 1998 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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 OUVRIR constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Page 3: Using The Unit Safely
Never place it on with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as list- ed on the "Information" page...........................................
Page 4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY • Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit......................• 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.
Page 5: Important Notes
SAFELY” on pages 2–4, please read and observe the order), we regret that it may not be possible to following: restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. Power Supply Memory Backup ●...
Page 6 (especially when it Concerning Copyright is late at night). ● To transport the VS-1680, pack it in its original ship- The law prohibits the unauthorized recording, public ping carton, using the included packing or equiva- performance, broadcast, sale, or distribution etc.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Front and Rear Panels ............14 Mixer Section ......................14 Recorder Section .....................16 Rear Panel .......................18 Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology).....20 Saving and Managing Data..................20 Managing Disk Contents (Partitioning).................20 The Location Where a Performance is Recorded (Song) ..........21 Sources, Tracks, and Channels ..................21 Takes, Phrases, and Playlists ...................21...
Page 8 CONTENTS Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording ...........58 Recording.........................58 Items Necessary for Multi-Track Recording ..............58 Creating a New Song (Song New) ..................58 General Course of the Recording Process ..............60 Connecting Instruments ...................60 Recording to the Tracks ...................61 Saving a Recorded Performance (Song Store)............63 Recording Over a Portion of a Performance (Punch-In/Punch-Out) ......63 Using the RECORD Button (Manual Punch-In 1) ............63 Using the Foot switch (Manual Punch-In 2)..............64...
Page 9 CONTENTS Creating New Phrases (Phrase New) ................101 Naming Phrases (Phrase Name) ...................102 Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2)....103 Composition of the Effects ..................103 Connecting the Effects ...................103 Changing the Source Sound Itself (Insert)..............103 Inserting with Input and Track Channels..............104 Inserting an Effect into the Master Block..............105 Adding the Sound with the Effect Applied to the Direct Sound (Send/Return) ..106 Adjusting the Balance of the Overall Effect Send Level ..........108...
Page 10 Loading VS-880/840 Performance Data into the VS-1680 (Song Import) .....148 Converting VS-1680 Song Data for Use with the VS-880 (Song Export)....150 How to Install the Hard Disk Which was Formatted with the VS-880EX to the VS-1680 ..151 How to Recover the Archived Song Data..............151 Loading VS-880EX Performance Data into the VS-1680 (Song Import)....151...
Page 11 Resetting Mixer and System Settings to Their Original State ........192 To Have a Message Displayed at a Specified Time ..........193 Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) 194 Synchronizing the Operations of Two VS-1680 Units ..........194 Settings for the Master VS-1680..................194 Settings for the Slave VS-1680 ..................195...
Page 12: Preparations
Environments data. The VS-1680 retains all of the features of Roland’s VS- 880 workstation; a revolution in the world of the home Digital Mixer Section studio, with the disk recorder, digital mixer, and multi effects systematically and more organically integrated.
Page 13 A CD-R drive connected with a SCSI connector. With condenser mics. this drive, you can write songs created on the VS-1680 as well as create your own original audio CDs. There are six sets of balanced input jacks, handling a...
Page 14: Front And Rear Panels
Front and Rear Panels Mixer Section fig.00-03(mixer.eps) PEAK Indicators SELECT/CH EDIT (Select/Channel Edit) buttons These indicators allow you to confirm the sound level input at the input jacks (1–8). They help you to deter- Use these buttons when you wish to change input mine the correct input level when adjusting the mixer settings and to change input channels.
Page 15: Master Fader
Front and Rear Panels SELECT/CH EDIT 11. EDIT/SOLO button (Select/Channel Edit) buttons Press this button to make block settings for the master section of the mixer. Use these buttons when you wish to change track To use the Solo function to monitor only a specific mixer settings and to change track channels.
Page 16: Recorder Section
This displays various data related to the current status Press this button to use the Preview function that of the VS-1680 during recording, playback, editing, plays back a specific length before and after the cur- changing the setting, and so on.
Page 17 This button deletes Locators, Markers, and Scenes. Press this button to return to the screen that appears NUMERICS/ASCII: when the VS-1680 is turned on (normal playback sta- Press this when you want to use the STATUS and tus). LOCATOR buttons for 10-key entry of Western numerals.
Page 18: Rear Panel
8 10 POWER Switch MONITOR Jacks (L, R) AUX A Jacks (L, R) This switch turns power of the VS-1680 on and off. AUX B Jacks (L, R) AC IN (AC Inlet) MASTER OUT Jacks (L,R) Connect the included power cable here.
Page 19 Front and Rear Panels 11. DIGITAL Connectors (IN, OUT) 13. GUITAR (Hi-Z) Jack (Guitar) 14. INPUT Jacks (3–8) The VS-1680 features both coaxial and optical digital 15. INPUT Jacks (1–2) I/O connectors (conforming to S/P DIF). This inputs a digital audio signal (stereo).
Page 20: Chapter 1 Before You Start (Vs-1680 Terminology)
(1000MB) Managing Disk Contents (Partitioning) Partition 5 Partition 6 The VS-1680 saves all of the data such as — perfor- (1000MB) (1000MB) mance data, mixing data, system data, etc. — on the disk drive. Thus, it cannot operate without either hav-...
Page 21: The Location Where A Performance Is Recorded (Song)
• Auto Mix Data Sources, Tracks, and Channels 00h00m10s00 00h00m20s00 Time On the VS-1680, the recorder section and mixer section use term sources, tracks, and channels. These terms fig.01-07(phrase2.eps) may appear similar to each other, and will be confus- T a k e ing unless their differences are clarified.
Page 22: About Events
About Events The smallest unit of memory used by the VS-1680 to store recorded results on disk is called an event. A newly created song is provided approximately 18,000 events.
Page 23: Mixer Section
Drain (Bus) Hot Water (Bus) If we think of the VS-1680 as the house, the water being supplied from the water company corresponds to inputs such as mic or guitar. Some of these inputs are sent to recording tracks and are recorded. Other portions are sent to the effects, and reverb or chorus are applied before they are output.
Page 24 MASTER Out jacks (individual out). EFFECT bus and AUX bus If VS-1680 installed two VS8F-2s, AUX bus (AUX1 L/R, AUX2 L/R) works as EFFECT bus (EFX3 L/R, EFX4 L/R).
Page 25: Input Mixer
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) Input Mixer Input mixer is placed before the recorder section, and correspond to the external input sources (INPUT 1–8, DIGITAL IN L/R). fig.01-10(inpputmix.eps) Input Mixer (Input channel 1–8, DIGITAL L/R) INPUT 1 Fader1...
Page 26: Track Mixer
1–15/16. Switching the Fader Functions On the VS-1680, it is able to adjust Input mixer or Track mixer by switching the function of the channel faders on the top panel. Pressing [FADER] on the top panel toggles between the input mixer and the track mixer. The button indicator indicates which mixer is currently selected.
Page 27: Master Block
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) Master Block This selects the jacks or connectors connected to external equipment to which the output of each mixer is sent. fig.01-13(mstrblck.eps) Masterblock MASTER L, R MASTER L/R EFX1 L/R AUX A L/R...
Page 28: Track Minutes And Recording Time
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) Track Minutes and Recording Time With cassette tape recorders, the amount of time you can record on a tape is pre- determined by the length of that tape. Moreover, any unused portion of the tape is wasted.
Page 29: Auxiliary Tracks For Each Track
Time Auxiliary Tracks for Each Track The VS-1680 provides 16 playback tracks, and allows 8 tracks to be recorded simultaneously. Each track is composed from the features 16 supplementary tracks, each on of which can be used for recording or playback. In other words, you can record performances containing up to 256 (16 x 16) tracks, and select any of these auxiliary tracks to played back on a track.
Page 30: Effects Section
* To install VS8F-2, please refer to “Installing the Effect Expansion Board” (Quick Start p. 57). Connecting Effects On the VS-1680, there are two ways to connect the effects devices. Please read and understand these differences described below. Insert: The effect is directly added either between each channel’s equalizer and fader or before the master fader.
Page 31: Chapter 2 Basic Operation
When you turn on * When you turn on the power of the VS-1680, the disk drive the power for the first time after purchase of your VS- must be recognized and certain required data must be 1680, use the following procedure to set the time and loaded.
Page 32: Before You Finish Operations
This sets the date — year, month, and day — in the * When handling important song data, or when using the Western format. VS-1680 for extended periods, we strongly recommended you to execute the Song Store procedure frequently. Date Format 1.
Page 33: Restarting
6. Turn off the power of the audio equipment. tions) and settings (parameters). These are organized 7. Turn off the power of the VS-1680 with the by type, function, operation, and so on. The major POWER switch on the rear panel.
Page 34: Display Each Of The Condition Menus
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Function Buttons The function buttons have various functions such as switching the display screen, execut- ing operations, changing settings, and so on, and the function assigned to any function button is displayed in bottom part of the display screen. White characters on a black back- ground denote “screen switching functions,”...
Page 35: Selecting Pages Contained In Functions And Settings
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Selecting Pages Contained in Select the Setting You Want to Change Functions and Settings Using [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ], move the cursor to the setting (parameter) you want to change. Use the The menu icon for each page is displayed.
Page 36: Switching Track Conditions
[STOP]. OFF (darkness): The track is muted (silent). * The VS-1680 can record up to eight tracks simultaneous- ly. Thus, you cannot specify the track condition of REC or SOURCE for more than eight tracks. Changing the Current Time...
Page 37: Using The Locator
For example, if Time locations are stored with the LOCATOR buttons you wish to switch to Locator Bank 1, then press ([1]–[8]) on the top panel of the VS-1680. Each button [1]. correspond to each time in a one-to-one correspon- 4.
Page 38: Using Markers
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Deleting a Stored Time Location Moving the Location of Markers To move to the Marker immediately preceding the 1. While holding down [CLEAR], press the LOCA- current playback time, hold down [SHIFT] and press TOR button ([1]–[8]) for locate point that you wish [PREVIOUS].
Page 39: Storing Mixer Settings
This is a very convenient feature. EZ Routing: The VS-1680 can store settings related to its mixer con- Time nections. These include settings for routing of inputs Before deleting a Marker...
Page 40: Recording The Current Condition Of The Mixer (Scene)
Chapter 2 Basic Operation 4. Press a SCENE button ([1]–[8]) whose button indi- Recording the Current Condition of cator is blinked. For example, if you want to recall the Mixer (Scene) the mixer conditions in Scene 1, then press [1]. Up to 8 sets of settings, values included, that define 5.
Page 41: Making Mixer Settings Automatically (Ez Routing)
This is for making Master Block [F5 (MST)]: appropriate mixer settings for each parameter. settings. At the time of purchase, your VS-1680 came with three [F6 (SAVE)]: This saves the current EZ Routing. read-only EZ Routing settings (Preset Routings) already configured. In addition to these, the VS-1680 3.
Page 42 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Input Mixer Settings Cursor Output destination (MIX bus or track) Track to be recorded (up to two tracks) Effect Send Switch AUX Send Switch Stereo Link Pop-up Window Mix Send Level Mix Send Pan fig.02-14(tmp_track.eps) Track Mixer Settings Cursor Output destination (MIX bus or track) Track to be recorded (up to two tracks)
Page 43 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Master Block Settings Monitor Select Equalizer Mode Direct Out Effect Insert 4. When you are finished making the EZ Routing settings, press [F6 (SAVE)]. 5. The Routing Save screen appears in the display. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to select the destination routing number.
Page 44 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Storing Recording Settings (Recording) Select this when you want to record the performance input via the INPUT jacks. If you wish to cancel the settings procedure, press [F6 (EXIT)]. 1. Press [EZ ROUTING]. The EZ Routing icon appears in the display. 2.
Page 45 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Source assigned to the track Source assigned to the MIX bus Source Track V-Track 5. Press [F2 (STEP →)]. 6. Only the source assigned to the track is indicated. Press [ ], [ ], [ and [ ] to move the cursor.
Page 46 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 8. Make the settings for the effects. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. Press [F3 (EFX A)] to make settings to EFFECT A (EFX1/2); press [F4 (EFX B)] to make settings to EFFECT B (EFX3/4).
Page 47 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 11. Press [F2 (STEP→)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP←)]. 12. Determine whether or not the output is to be sent to the AUX bus. Press ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor.
Page 48 Additionally, when playing back all 16 tracks, by mixing the output of the VS-1680 along with the output of a syn- chronized MIDI sequencer or other such device, you can also record to MD recorders or similar devices.
Page 49 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 4. Specify which source or track is to be output to the MIX bus. Press the selected source input channel SELECT buttons or the track channel SELECT buttons for the tracks you want to play back. Press [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor.
Page 50 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 8. Make the settings for the effects. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. Press [F3 (EFX A)] to make settings to EFFECT A (EFX1/2); press [F4 (EFX B)] to make settings to EFFECT B (EFX3/4).
Page 51 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 12. Determine how the output is to be sent. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the val- ues. fig.02-29(mix_step5.eps) Monitor Select Equalizer Mode Direct Out Effect Insert...
Page 52 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Storing Track Bouncing Settings (Bouncing) Select this when recording the performance data from multiple tracks onto a number of other tracks. If you want to cancel the settings procedure while still in progress, then press [F6 (EXIT)]. 1.
Page 53 V-Track Playback Tracks and Recording Tracks With the VS-1680, you can perform track bouncing on the same track. However, when you do this, each record or playback track is counted as a single track, with a limit of 16 tracks in total. For example, when you set the routing so that Track 1 is bounced to Track 1, then the STATUS indicator for Track 15/16 goes off, indicating the Track 16 is now not being played back.
Page 54 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 7. Press [F2 (STEP→)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP←)]. 8. Make the settings for the effects. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. Press [F3 (EFX A)] to make settings to EFFECT A (EFX1/2);...
Page 55 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Track to be recorded 11. Press [F2 (STEP→)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP←)]. 12. Determine whether or not the output is to be sent to the AUX bus. Press ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor.
Page 56 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 14. Determine how the output is to be sent. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the val- ues. fig.02-36(bou_step6.eps) Monitor Select Equalizer Mode Direct Out Effect Insert...
Page 57 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 4. Press [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to “Use Template,” and press [F4 (Exec)] once more. 5. A confirmation message is displayed. Press [YES]. The EZ Routing is recalled. If you wish to cancel the operation, the press [NO]. 6.
Page 58: Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording This chapter explains the operations necessary for [F3 (Del)]: Deletes the character where the cursor recording with the VS-1680. Try out each operation as is positioned. you read these instructions. Inserts a space where the cursor is posi- [F4 (Ins)]: tioned.
Page 59 Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording MT2 (Multi-Track 2): While maintaining high-quality sound, recording time is longer than that avail- able in “Multi-Track 1” mode. This mode is good for normal operations. LIV1 (Live 1): Recording time is longer than with “Multi-Track 2” mode. This mode is appro- priate when your hard disk lacks much free space or when recording live perfor- mances.
Page 60: General Course Of The Recording Process
If this message appears during recording or play- back, it means that the disk drive cannot catch up The procedure for recording with the VS-1680 is with the data read/write speed. In such roughly as same as record process by multi-track instances, create a new song which lower the recorders as mentioned before.
Page 61: Recording To The Tracks
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording * Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speak- ers. This can be remedied by: 1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s). 2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers. 3.
Page 62 Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording 5. Adjust the input sensitivity, with the INPUT knob When You Are Recording in Stereo of the channel input assigned as the source. Get a When recording to Tracks 9/10–15/16 (stereo strong input signal by having instrument volumes tracks), or when recording to tracks with Stereo as high as possible.
Page 63: Saving A Recorded Performance (Song Store)
9. When you reach the point in the performance you Recording Over a Portion of want to re-record, press [REC]. a Performance The VS-1680 goes in to record mode; start rerecording the song or performance. (Punch-In/Punch-Out) 10. When you have finished recording, press [REC] once more (or press [PLAY] to playback the song).
Page 64: Using The Foot Switch (Manual Punch-In 2)
Connect an optional foot switch (such as the DP-2 or GPI: Controls playback and recording of the the BOSS FS-5U) to the VS-1680’s FOOT SWITCH jack. song depending on the GPI trigger signal fig.03-09(ftsswconnec.eps) received from the FOOT SWITCH jack.
Page 65 Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Using Locators: Specifying the Points While the Song Plays Back: 1. Preset locate points where you want to punch 1. Press [PLAY] to begin playback of the song. in/punch out. 2. When you reach the desired punch-in location, 2.
Page 66: Repeatedly Recording Over The Same Area (Loop Recording)
(i.e., from the punch-in point to the punch-out point). If the area to be rerecorded is not com- 11. The VS-1680 automatically goes into record mode pletely within the loop, recording may not start at the at the point where the punch-in is set.
Page 67 Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Using Locators: 1. First store locate points where you want to begin and end the loop. 2. While holding down [LOOP], press the LOCATOR button for the locate point where you want the loop to begin. 3.
Page 68: Recording To Other Tracks (Overdubbing)
10. Press [REC] where you want to re-record. The VS- Recording on V-Track 2 1680 will then automatically go into record mode The VS-1680 features 16 tracks, each of which contains at the point where the punch-in is set. Start the 16 auxiliary tracks. These subsidiary tracks are song or performance then.
Page 69: Using Effects
If optional VS8F-2 effect expansion boards are [F1 (Preset)]: Displays the Preset patch list. installed in the VS-1680, up to 4 high-quality stereo Displays the User patch list. [F2 (User)]: effects will be available for your use. If you do have...
Page 70 Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording 9. Press [F6 (PRM.V)]. The effect settings status for all tracks can be viewed. fig.03-24(eff_prm.eps) Track 1 Effect Switch Send Level Send Pan 10. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to set the effect switch, send level, and pan settings for each track channel.
Page 71: Applying Effects While Recording (Send/Return)
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording 6. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] Applying Effects While Recording Return to Play condition. (Send/Return) Specify the Input Channel to Which the Effect Now we will see how to add affects to the source at is to be Applied: the INPUT 8 jack, and then record the direct sound and the sound with effects to Track 8.
Page 72: Applying Effects While Recording (Insert)
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording [F1 (Preset)]: Displays the Preset patch list. Applying Effects While Recording [F2 (User)]: Displays the User patch list. (Insert) [F4 (Exec)]: Exits the screen after selecting the Many recordings of electric guitar, vocals, or the like effect.
Page 73 Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording 12. Press [PAGE] until “Pan” is displayed in [F1], then press [F1 (Pan)]. fig.03-31(pan.eps) Master Send Switch Master Send Pan 13. Press [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor. With the TIME/VALUE dial, set the Switch and Pan settings for Input Channel 8.
Page 74: Recording Digital Signals
TUS button. with Your CD Player The button indicator blinks red. At the time of purchase, the VS-1680 is not able to 18. Hold down the Track 9/10 STATUS button and record the output of CD players via its DIGITAL IN input channel 7 and 8 SELECT buttons.
Page 75: Select The Master Clock
Select the Master Clock A two-band (low, high) or three-band (low, mid, high) parametric equalizer is provided for each channel. Synchronize the VS-1680’s reference clock (the master First make equalizer adjustments separately for each clock) with the digital signal from the digital audio channel.
Page 76 Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording 4. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. EQM gain The status of the equalizer (curve) appears in the dis- (-12–12dB) play. fig.03-34(3eq.eps) Gain Switch Selector Frequency Gain...
Page 77: Combining The Contents Of Tracks (Track Bouncing)
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording * The 3-band (low, mid, high) equalizer can be used on 4. Usually, the source entering the INPUT1–2 jack is channel faders in only one mixer mode — either the Track also assigned for recording on Track 9/10. When mixer or Input mixer —...
Page 78: Applying Reverb While Track Bouncing
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Adjust the Volume Levels for Each Track: Applying Reverb While Track Bouncing 10. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Sometimes you may want to record previously-record- Return to Play condition. ed tracks to another track while apply the effects to them.
Page 79 Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Specify the Track to Which the Effect is to be Applied: 6. Press the Track Channel 5 SELECT button. The button indicator lights, and the Track Mixer screen appears in the display. 7. Press [F1 (EFX1)]. If “EFX1” does not appear in [F1], first press [PAGE] until “EFX1”...
Page 80: Creating A Master Tape
Track 9/10 STATUS but- the song. ton, press the INPUT Channel 1 SELECT button. If you want to fade in or out, use the VS-1680’s master The button indicator goes off. fader for this. 14. Now you have set it up so that you can monitor 6.
Page 81: Protecting Songs (Song Protect)
VS-1680. Furthermore, right digitally onto DAT tapes or similar digital media. after turning on the power to the VS-1680 at the * Some DAT recorders do not conform to SCMS standards beginning the day’s operations, you should or cannot be connected digitally to CD players.
Page 82: Protecting Performances
Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording Protecting Performances 1. Make the current song the one to which you want to apply Song Protect. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F1 (SONG)]. The Song menu icon appears in the display. 3. Press [F4 (PROTC)]. If “PROTC” does not appear in [F4], first press [PAGE] until “PROTC”...
Page 83: Chapter 4 Editing A Recorded Performance (Track Editing)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) This chapter explains the content and procedures for Repeating Performance Data (Track editing sound that has been recorded. Please read this Copy) chapter to gain an understanding of the concepts of “editing” described in this section. This operation copies the playback data of a About Editing Operations specified area to another location.
Page 84 Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) This copies the performance data on the track contain- END (End point) ing the mark. When [F2 (ALL)] is pressed, you can Specifies the ending time of the copy range. place or remove the marks on all the tracks simultane- FROM (From point) ously.
Page 85: Moving Performance Data (Track Move)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) TO (To point) 4. Press [F3 (Move)]. If “Move” does not appear in Specifies the reference time of the copy destination. [F3], first press [PAGE] until “Move” is displayed, and then press [F3 (Move)]. 11.
Page 86: Exchanging Performance Data Between Tracks (Track Exchange)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) +Insert When this is set to “On,” first, a blank space is inserted in the specified range, and then the move is carried out. fig.04-12(tr_mv_ins) Start Time TO (To point) Specifies the reference time of the move destination. 11.
Page 87: Inserting A Blank Space Into Performance Data (Track Insert)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) 5. Press the SELECT button for the channel contain- Inserting a Blank Space Into ing the exchange source track. Performance Data (Track Insert) The button indicator lights. This operation inserts blank space at the speci- Alternatively, press [ ], [ ], [...
Page 88: Deleting Performance Data (Track Cut)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) 6. Press [F1 (Back)]. 7. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Set each of the values. fig.04-19(tr_ins_prm) Start Time * Do not leave sound within 0.5 seconds before or after the area to be cut.
Page 89: Erasing Performance Data (Track Erase)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) 7. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Set each of the values. fig.04-23(tr_cut_prm.eps) Start Time * Do not leave sound within 0.5 seconds before or after the area to be erased.
Page 90: Modifying The Playback Time Of The Performance Data (Track Time Compression/Expansion)
Normally, data can be erased from the tracks that are played back then rises. On the VS-1680, you can select audible. If you wish the same segment to be erased whether the playback pitch changes in accordance from all tracks, set this to “On.”...
Page 91: Naming Tracks (Track Name)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) Type Alternatively, press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to This specifies the type of conversion. Select the setting move the cursor to the track you want to compress or that fits your needs or that matches the type song you expand, and then press [F3 (MARK)] or [YES].
Page 92: Copying Performance Data From Other Songs (Track Import)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) You can freely change the names you use for tracks. 7. After entering the name, press [F5 (Write)]. When, for example, you record something over many 8. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [STORE (ZERO)]. times, remembering what performance is recorded on “STORE OK?”...
Page 93: Phrase Edit
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) 6. Press [F4 (STEP→)]. Phrase Edit fig.04-38(tr_imp_sg.eps) With this function, you can select and edit phrases. Compared to Track Edit, this procedure allows more musical edits. First press [PLAY (DISPLAY)], and begin each opera- tion from Play condition.
Page 94 Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) This copies the phrase containing the mark. When [F2 FROM (From point) (ALL)] is pressed, you can place or remove the marks Specifies the time location of the source phrase to be on all the phrases simultaneously.
Page 95 Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) Overlap About Phrase Copy When this is set to “Off,” the starting and ending When the “Overlap” function is off, you can con- points of the phrase can be thought of as being identi- sider copying multiple phrases simultaneously.
Page 96: Moving Phrases (Phrase Move)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) Moving Phrases (Phrase Move) This operation moves the specified phrase to another location. This is convenient for cor- recting timing mistakes that can occur when recording performance data. fig.04-47(ph_mv.eps) Time 6. Press the STATUS button for the move destination track.
Page 97: Adjusting The Beginning Of The Phrase Sound (Trim In)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) Adjusting the Beginning of the Phrase Using FROM Effectively Normally, the data is moved starting to the speci- Sound (Trim In) fied move destination time. However, if you want This adjusts the point at which the phrase to have the move made with reference to a point begins (starts to sound) without changing the within the designated range where a specific...
Page 98: Adjusting The Ending Of The Phrase Sound (Trim Out)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) This trims the performance data on the phrase con- Adjusting the Ending of the phrase taining the mark. When [F2 (ALL)] is pressed, you can Sound (Trim Out) place or remove the marks on all the phrases simulta- neously.
Page 99: Deleting Phrases (Phrase Delete)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) This trims the performance data on the phrase con- Deleting Phrases (Phrase Delete) taining the mark. When [F2 (ALL)] is pressed, you can This operation deletes specified phrases. place or remove the marks on all the phrases simulta- When this operation is used to, existing play- neously.
Page 100: Dividing Phrases (Phrase Split)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) This deletes the phrase containing the mark. When [F2 5. Press the STATUS button for the track that con- (ALL)] is pressed, you can place or remove the marks tains the phrase you want to split. on all the tracks simultaneously.
Page 101: Creating New Phrases (Phrase New)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) 6. Press [ Creating New Phrases (Phrase New) The cursor moves to “Track.” This creates a new phrase from an existing 7. Press the STATUS button of the track for the new take.
Page 102: Naming Phrases (Phrase Name)
Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) [F1 (Hist)]: Pressing this button takes you through Naming Phrases (Phrase Name) a register of the last 20 phrase names With each recording of the tracks, the follow- entered, one at a time. ing names (Phrase names) are given automat- Clears all characters in the window.
Page 103: Chapter 5 Using The Internal Effects (Vs8F-2)
Expansion Board” (Quick Start p. 57). Composition of the Effects Up to two VS8F-2s can be installed in the VS-1680; these are called EFFECT A and EFFECT B. Additionally, with two VS8F-2s installed, you can use two different effects at the same time.
Page 104: Inserting With Input And Track Channels
Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Level MIX bus or REC bus (2band, 3band) (Fader) EFX1 Send EFX1 EFX1 Level EFX2 Send EFX2 MIX bus or REC bus Level EFX3 Send EFX3 MIX bus or REC bus Level EFX4 Send EFX4 MIX bus or REC bus...
Page 105: Inserting An Effect Into The Master Block
Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2) EFX1 (Effect Insert Switch) Inserting an Effect into the Master This sets how the effects are connected. Block Off: There is no Insert. This inserts the effect into the MASTER Out. After the Ins: Inserts in both channels of the stereo effect.
Page 106: Adding The Sound With The Effect Applied To The Direct Sound (Send/Return)
Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Adding the Sound with the Effect Applied to the Direct Sound (Send/Return) When adding the sound with effect to the direct sound, such as is done with reverb or delay, use the EFFECT bus. With some effects, while you can have output of both the direct sound and effect sound, it’s usually better to have the effect sound output separately.
Page 107 Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2) (Send Level) Adjusting the Return Level This adjusts the volume level of the signal (0–127) sent You can adjust the volume of the effect sound to the EFFECT bus. Set the initial value to “100.” (Return level) with the channel faders on the top panel.
Page 108: Adjusting The Balance Of The Overall Effect Send Level
Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Selecting Effects (Patch) Adjusting the Balance of the Overall Effect Send Level An effect settings is referred to as a patch. The VS- You can adjust the balance of the total effect send level 1680 provides 210 (P000-P209) read-only effects (Preset for each effect with the effect send level (p.
Page 109: Creating New Effects Sounds
Scene. About Algorithms An algorithm determines the composition or struc- Function Buttons ture of an effect. The VS-1680 features 34 different algorithms. The settings for the effects in each [F1 (Preset)]: Displays the Preset patch list. patch use at least one of these algorithms. Check [F2 (User)]: Displays the User patch list.
Page 110: When Saving To User Patches
Patch that had previously been in that location is lost. tors are not blinked. For example, if you want to At the time of purchase, the effects in the VS-1680’s store the settings to Scene 1, then press [1]. User Patches are the same as those stored in the Preset Patches.
Page 111: Chapter 6 Use With A Zip Drive
Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive A Zip drive can be connected to the SCSI connector of Initializing the Disk the VS-1680. Be sure to read the owner’s manual for (Drive Initialize) your Zip drive as well. This chapter will explain the procedures for saving...
Page 112 [NO]. 11. After the initialization is completed correctly, the Physical Format VS-1680 restarts automatically, and return to Play Select whether or not to use physical formatting. For condition. new disks or disks that have been used by another device, select “On.”...
Page 113: Checking Disk Reliability
1. Set Surface Scan to “On,” and as described in You can save song data created on the VS-1680 to an “Initializing the Disk” (p. 111), carry out the Drive external disk. This is a convenient way to have song Initialize procedure.
Page 114: Saving A Song To A Single Disk (Playable)
Saving a Song to a Single Disk (Playable) Here, the procedure for saving a playable copy of a song on the VS-1680’s internal hard disk to a Zip disk which is set to SCSI ID Number 5 is explained. 1. Select the disk containing the source song you Archives: want to copy as the current drive.
Page 115 Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive 6. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to Erase All Songs the song you want to copy and press [F3 When this is set to “On,” the copy procedure is carried (MARK)].
Page 116: To Load Data From Disks (Drive Select)
Internal Hard Disk been copied to Zip disks and load them onto Song 1 the VS-1680’s hard disk, first switch the cur- rent drive to the Zip drive (Drive Select). Afterwards, Song 2 you can make playable copies onto the internal hard disk from the Zip disk.
Page 117: When You Cannot Save A Song To A Single Disk (Archives)
Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive When You Cannot Save a Song to a Single Disk (Archives) Handling of Archives Copy Disks To save songs in archives format, the destination disk must be initialized. This initialization proce- dure differs from the usual Drive Initialize for- matting (p.
Page 118 Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive 10. Press [YES]. 5. Press [ ] to move the cursor to “Source Song.” “STORE Current?” (Store the current song?) appears 6. Songs that are marked are copied. Use the in the display. TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the song 11.
Page 119 Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive Loading Data From Disks (Extract) 8. Songs that are marked are loaded. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the song you want to restore and press [F4 (MARK)]. By pressing [F3 (ALL)], you can place and remove Marks from all of the songs.
Page 120: Chapter 7 Use With A Cd-R Drive
You can create your own audio CD by writing sound original audio CDs and in backing up song data to data that from two specified tracks on the VS-1680 to a CD-R discs. Refer to the owner’s manual of CD-R CD-R disc.
Page 121: Writing Songs To Cd-R Discs
(V-track write sources) to be written to the CD-R disc when writing is to be carried out. Range: The two tracks designated by the VS-1680 for writing to the CD-R disc are written from the beginning of the tracks (normally “00h00m00s00”) to the end (song end).
Page 122 10. This display appears as shown below. Check each Finalize of the capacity. At this time, if you move the cur- To make CD-R discs prepared with the VS-1680 sor to “L-ch Source Track” or “R-ch Source playable on ordinary CD players, a TOC (Table of Track,”...
Page 123: Auditioning (Test Listening) Songs Written To Cds (Cd Player Function)
PHONES Knob: Adjusts headphone volume. * Transport control buttons are used in controlling the CD control. They are not controls for the VS-1680’s songs. Furthermore, the content of the CD currently listened to cannot be recorded by the VS-1680. * When listening to discs that have not been finalized, the last approximately 0.5 seconds of the song cannot be...
Page 124: Writing Additional Songs To The Disc
Chapter 7 Use with a CD-R Drive 2. Hold down [PLAY (DISPLAY)] and press [TAP]. Writing Additional Songs to the Disc fig.07-11(play+tap.eps) To the extent that any remaining free space allows, you can add songs to CD-R discs that have not yet been finalized.
Page 125: Saving Songs To Cd-R Discs (Cd-R Backup)
Backing Up Songs with Zip Drives and DAT Recorders Delete markers used as track numbers the same You can back up VS-1680 song data by using a way you would regular markers (p. 39). Zip drive or DAT recorder. Song data stored on a 1.
Page 126: Loading Songs From Cd-R Discs
Chapter 7 Use with a CD-R Drive 6. Songs that are marked are backed up. Use the 11. If the song holds a large amount of data, and can- TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the song not be contained on a single CD-R disc, the disc is you want to back up and press [F3 (MARK)].
Page 127 Chapter 7 Use with a CD-R Drive 6. Songs that are marked are loaded. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the songs you want to restore and press [F4 (MARK)]. By pressing [F3 (ALL)], you can place and remove marks from all of the songs simultaneously.
Page 128: Chapter 8 Use With Midi Devices
When using MTC, you can choose whether to have the MIDI sequencer be the master that controls the VS- 1680, or to have the VS-1680 be the master that con- trols the MIDI sequencer. In contrast, when you use MIDI Clock, whereas you can synchronize a MIDI...
Page 129 The System menu icon appears in the display. If the the Reference (Master) System menu icon does not appear, then press [F6 When you are having the VS-1680 act to control the (EXIT)]. MIDI sequencer, use the following procedure. 4. Press [F4 (MIDI)]. If “MIDI” does not appear in [F4], first press [PAGE] until “MIDI”...
Page 130 Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices 6. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sequencer as fig.08-03(sync/tempo.eps) shown below. fig.08-04(seq_mtc->vs.eps) 7. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor.
Page 131: Using The Sync Track (Master)
] to move the Device cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to change When the VS-1680 is running under the control of the the values. MTC from an external MIDI device, you can synchro- nize the song’s playback time and the MTC time. This Offset time is called the offset.
Page 132 In addition to the tracks for recording audio signals, data. If you wish to cancel the record MIDI clock the VS-1680 has a separate track for recording MIDI data, then press [EXIT (NO)]. Clock signals. This is called the sync track. Unlike conventional multi-track recorders, it is not necessary 5.
Page 133: Using The Tempo Map (Master)
This section gives an explanation of how to control the Out: The connector transmits MIDI messages from MIDI sequencer from the VS-1680 using the tempo the VS-1680. Select this when you want to trans- map. mit metronome Note messages or mixer para- meter settings (control change messages or exclusive messages).
Page 134 Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices Creating a Tempo Map 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [TAP]. The Tempo Map screen appears in the display. 2. Tempo Map 1 (the song’s initial tempo) is displayed. Press [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor.
Page 135: Various Operations Related To Synchronized Operation
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices Synchronized Operation 6. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. fig.08-12(sync/tempo.eps) 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sequencer as shown below. fig.08-11(vs_midi->seq.eps) 7. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Sync Gen.”...
Page 136 Track Specify the number of beat in one measure. You can create a tempo map from sync track stored in the VS-1680. This is convenient when you want to Tap Beat change a sync track’s MIDI Clock with the VS-1680.
Page 137 Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices 6. A confirmation message asking if you want to save Delaying Sync Track and Tempo Map the changes to the tempo map appears in the dis- Start Times play. If you want to save the changes, press [YES]. Usually, a sync track or tempo map is created with If you wish to cancel, then press [NO].
Page 138: Use With A Midi Controller
Use with a MIDI Controller Switching Scenes You can switch Scenes with MIDI Program Change The VS-1680 can transmit its mixer settings and func- messages sent by the external MIDI controller. tions as MIDI messages. Conversely, MIDI messages from an external MIDI controller can be used to con- trol the VS-1680’s track status and mixer settings.
Page 139: Switching Effects
* If you wish to use control change messages to switch tively. The relationship between the bank number effects, use NRPN (Non Registered Parameter Numbers). received by the VS-1680 and the Effect Patch Number For more detailed information, please refer to “MIDI it switches to is shown below.
Page 140: Chapter 9 Use With A Dat Recorder (Dat Backup)
About the Devices Used in DAT Backup Conversely, the procedure of loading the previously DAT recorder: backed up song data into the VS-1680 is referred to as You can use a conventional DAT recorder. recover. The song data that is backed up includes the...
Page 141: Saving Song Data To A Dat Recorder (Backup)
Saving Song Data to a DAT Coaxial Recorder (Backup) Use the following procedure to back up the song data on the current drive. 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the DAT recorder as shown below. fig.09-02a(datconnect) Optical Digital In DAT recorder 2.
Page 142 This cancels the process, even if done during the backup Select either “DIGOUT1” (coaxial) or “DIGOUT2” itself. However, the song data recorded up to that point (optical) if you are going to back up data using the cannot be loaded into the VS-1680. DIGITAL OUT connector.
Page 143: Loading Performance Data From A Dat Recorder (Recover)
However, you cannot edit or resave the recovered data on the VS-1680. * If you wish to edit VS-880 song data with VS-1680, con- vert it to VS-1680 song data and create a copy. 1. Connect the DAT recorder to the VS-1680 as fol- lowing.
Page 144: When Cancelling The Recover Operation
Select either “DIGIN1” (coaxial) or “DIGIN2” (optical) 2. If you would like to delete from the hard disk the if you are going to recover data using the VS-1680’s song data that stopped the recovery operation, DIGITAL IN connector.
Page 145: Checking Names Of Saved Performance Data (Name)
In contrast, with the Name procedure, only the song data that you spec- ify is loaded. 1. Connect the DAT recorder to the VS-1680 as fol- lowing. fig.09-06c(dat_rc_connect) Optical...
Page 146: Checking The Recording Condition Of Saved Performance Data (Verify)
Chapter 9 Use with a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) 9. When the load procedure is finished, “Please Stop Erase All Songs DAT” appears in the display. Stop the DAT When this is set to “On,” song data is recovered after recorder, then press [YES].
Page 147 Chapter 9 Use with a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) 1. Connect the DAT recorder to the VS-1680 as left. Coaxial 2. Insert the tape which contains the song data into the DAT recorder. If the song data is backed up on two or more tapes, insert the first tape.
Page 148: Chapter 10 Compatibility
Song Import can be performed. have been used by a VS-880 are inserted into a Zip When a Zip disk used by a VS-1680 is inserted in a Zip drive connected to the VS-1680, they are recognized as drive connected to the VS-840, it is recognized as an the initialization disk.
Page 149 [NO]. 7. Press [F1 (SelDr)]. 12. After Song Import is completed, return to Play A list of drives appears in the display. condition. At this time, the song converted for use by the VS-1680 becomes the current song.
Page 150: Converting Vs-1680 Song Data For Use With The Vs-880 (Song Export)
You can convert the current song for use with a VS-880 and copy it as a new songs to a Zip drive connected to the VS-1680’s SCSI connec- tor. This is referred to as Song Export. All song data, including mixer settings such as equal-...
Page 151: How To Install The Hard Disk Which Was Formatted With The Vs-880Ex To The Vs-1680
You can convert songs created on the VS-880EX for 880EX are installed in the VS-1680, or when Zip disks use with the VS-1680 and copy them as new songs to that have been used by a VS-880EX are inserted into a the current drive.
Page 152: Converting Vs-1680 Song Data For Use With The Vs-880/Vs-880Ex (Song Export)
“E” at the end of the list. fig.10-07(import.eps) • Tracks 1–8 (V-Tracks 1–8) of the VS-1680 are copied to the Bank A (Tracks 1–8, V-Tracks 1–8) of the VS- 880EX. Tracks 1–8 (V-Tracks 9–16) of the VS-1680 are copied to the Bank B (Tracks 1–8, V-Tracks 1–8) of...
Page 153: When Vs-880, Vs-1680 And Vs-880Ex Format Song Data Are Existed In A Disk
VS-880EX songs which can be saved is 105, if each 200 of VS-1680 Songs and VS-880 Songs have already be existing in the Partition 1 of the internal hard disk. In the Song Select display, type of Song data is shown by icon.
Page 154: Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Previewing Techniques 2. Press [PLAY] to begin playback of the song. (Preview) 3. Play back the song until you reach the point you are looking for. Press [STOP] to stop playback. When editing a song, you will likely want to find pre- 4.
Page 155 Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Press the following buttons while their button indica- tors are lit. Selects the track to be played back. [TO]: The song is played back repeatedly up to the designated point. [FROM]: The song is played back repeatedly starting from the designated point.
Page 156: Recalling A Specific Location (Jump)
(Master Effect 1 Send Level) (Master Effect 1 Send Balance) (Master Effect 2 Send Level) With the VS-1680, you can record the present status or condition of the mixer as a Scene. Unlike with Scenes, (Master Effect 2 Send Balance)
Page 157: Preparations For Auto Mix
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions 3. Select the channels which you want to record Preparations for Auto Mix using Auto Mix. While pressing [AUTOMIX], so Press [AUTOMIX]. The button indicator lights, indi- that the button indicators to blink, press the input cating that Mix mode is on.
Page 158: Recording Fader Operations (Realtime)
* The VS-1680 does not provide any PAN knobs. If you wish to adjust the pan during play back continu- ously, use the Snapshot and the Gradation together.
Page 159: If You Don't Want To Record Fader Settings (Mask Fader)
] to move the cursor. Rotate 1. Press [AUTOMIX]. the TIME/VALUE dial to edit each of the differ- The button indicator lights, indicating that the VS-1680 ent settings values. is in Auto Mix mode. * What can be edited here is the Auto Mix data. If you 2.
Page 160: Disabling Auto Mix Only On Specified Channels
3. Select the channels for which you want Auto Mix disabled. While pressing [AUTOMIX], so When using the VS-1680, recordings may not sound as that the button indicators to blink, press the input you intend, settings for editing may be made incor-...
Page 161: Recording And Editing Operations Which Can Be Undone (Undo)
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions However if you once again record (step 3’) after Operations That Can Be Undone returning to the condition of recording number 2, the Operations that can be undone are recording recordings 3–5 that were canceled by the Undo opera- operations, each of the Track Edit operations, tion will be lost.
Page 162: Cancelling Only The Very Last-Performed Operation
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Listening Only to a Specific Cancelling Only the Very Last- Channel (Solo/Mute) Performed Operation If you most frequently use the Undo function to undo When making equalizer adjustments or checking the just the previously performed recording/editing oper- balance during mixdown, it is often desirable to be ation (i.e., undo level 1), you may prefer not to be able to monitor the sound of one specific channel.
Page 163: About Solo Mode
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions If, in contrast to the Solo function, you wish to mute Selecting the Channels to be Monitored only specific channels, use the following procedure. You can also select which channels to monitor 1. Hold down [MUTE (FADER)]. through each channel’s Edit screen.
Page 164: Simultaneously Adjusting A Stereo Source (Stereo Link)
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Simultaneously Adjusting a Adjusting the Faders Stereo Source (Stereo Link) When Stereo Link is on, the balance of both channels is preserved, and the total volume level controlled with When recording or playing back a stereo source, nor- fader for the odd-numbered channel.
Page 165: Adjusting The Pan
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions 5. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Adjusting the Pan Return to Play condition. When Stereo Link is on, this adjusts the total left-right balance while preserving the pan settings for both Even-Numbered Channel Settings channels. If you want to adjust the pan for each chan- nel independently, use the following procedure.
Page 166: Changing The Pitch During Playback (Vari-Pitch)
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions StereoIn Select Changing the Pitch During This selects the external input connector or jack using Playback (Vari-Pitch) Stereo In. Off: Stereo In is not used. When recording an ensemble performance, all the Input 1/2: Selects INPUT jacks 1/2 for use with Stereo instruments normally tune to an instrument such as an acoustic piano whose tuning cannot easily be changed.
Page 167: Directly Inputting Alphanumeric Characters
Not only can you use the normal process of rotating cies in rhythm or tempo. The VS-1680 provides a the TIME/VALUE dial to enter text, but you can also metronome (click track) that can be sounded at a spec- use the buttons on the top panel like an ASCII key- ified tempo.
Page 168: Using An External Midi Sound Source To Play The Metronome
The MIDI Clock is not transmitted. Off: MTC: MIDI Time Code is transmitted (the 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sound genera- metronome does not sound). tor as shown below. MIDIclk: The Tempo Map MIDI Clock is transmitted. fig.11-27(mt_midi.eps) SyncTr: The Sync Track MIDI Clock is transmitted.
Page 169: When The Disk Has Little Remaining Space
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions 5. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. Metronome Mode The Sync/Tempo screen appears in the display. This is for selecting when the metronome sound is fig.11-28(sync/tempo.eps) played. Rec Only: The metronome sounds only during recording.
Page 170: Deleting One Song Of Performance Data (Song Erase)
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions The Optimize operation searches all V-tracks on the Deleting One Song of Performance target song, and when playing back those V-tracks, Data (Song Erase) erases the phrases that cannot be heard. For exam- ple, even if you execute the Optimize with the V-track When you are making a master tape or back- 1 of Track 1 selected, the phrases that are heard when ing up songs to a Zip disk, this operation...
Page 171: Changing The Name Of Performance Data (Song Name)
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions Changing the Name of 8. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [STORE (ZERO)]. “STORE OK?” appears in the display. Performance Data (Song Name) 9. Press [YES]. You can change the names of your newly cre- The song is saved. ated songs and add comments that explain 10.
Page 172: Dividing Performance Data Into Two Parts (Song Split)
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions 6. This sets you up to specify the next segment. 10. A confirmation message appears in the display. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the Press [YES]. If you wish to cancel the procedure, cursor.
Page 173: Connecting Performance Data (Song Combine)
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions 4. You can check the track name by pressing [F1 Connecting Performance (SelTr)]. Data (Song Combine) If you are going to set a mark at this time, the press [F1 (Back)]. All V-tracks from the other song on the cur- fig.11-36(sel_tr.eps) rent drive are moved to the current song, and that song is deleted.
Page 174: Adjusting The Levels For Each Track
4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. Return to Play condition. When Using Balanced Inputs The VS-1680 features balanced (TRS) INPUT jacks, each one configure as follows. fig.11-41(trs.eps) However, some audio devices have the opposite HOT (TIP) and COLD (RING) configuration. Using such...
Page 175: Determining Output
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions 3. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. Determining Output Phase The VS-1680 features eight analog output jacks and This selects the phase (NRM, INV) for each channel. two digital connectors, each of which can have various Usually, “NRM” is selected.
Page 176: Aux Jacks
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions 3. Press [F2 (Mon)]. If “Mon” does not appear in AUX1/EFX3: Sounds assigned to the AUX 1 bus. With EFFECT B installed, the sounds are [F2], first press [PAGE] until “Mon” is displayed, those assigned to the (EFX3) EFFECT and then press [F2 (Mon)].
Page 177: Direct Out
Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions AUX1/EFX3: Sounds assigned to the AUX1 bus. With Track 1: MASTER jack (L) EFFECT B installed, the sounds are Track 2: MASTER jack (R) those assigned to the (EFX3) EFFECT Track 3: AUX A jack (L) bus.
Page 178: Confirming That A Drive Is Not Damaged (Drive Check)
[F5 (EXIT)]: Exits the screen. played have no problems. fig.11-48(info.eps) ResultList (Drive check results) System: Location where basic data used by the VS-1680 for recording and playback is stored Song List: Location where the saved songs are managed InitSong 001:...
Page 179 These are the smallest unit of memory that the locations will be erased. This means that depending on the VS-1680 uses to manage data on a disk drive. The location in which the error occurred, a take that was smallest physical units on a disk drive are called...
Page 180: Chapter 12 Making Global Settings And Checking Conditions
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions This section describes the settings that affect the overall functioning of the VS- 1680. Switching the Display Content In Play condition, the graphic display is separated into different areas (pane). Use the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [...
Page 181 Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions Each of the function button works as shown below. [F1 (LMTrk)]: This displays the track mixer level meter. fig.12-04(tr_lvl.eps) Track Channel Level Monitor Level Master Level [F2 (LM In)]: This displays the input mixer level meter. fig.12-05(in_lvl.eps) Input Channel Level Monitor Level...
Page 182: Lower Part Of The Display
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions Lower Part of the Display This area displays the Playlist. Each time you hold down [SHIFT] and press [PLAY (DISPLAY)], the display appears or disappears. fig.12-08(pl_w_vtr.eps) Phrase name at the cursor position/current location Cursor Track name at the cursor position Playlist...
Page 183 Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions [F2 (ZOOM-)]: This reduces (in three stages) the display of the Playlist in the Track area. When the waveform is displayed, this reduces the display of the waveform in the level area. fig.12-11(pl_tr_min.eps) [F3 ( ←...
Page 184: System Settings For Each Song (System Parameters)
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions [F5 (WAVE)]: This displays the level (waveform) of the sounds recorded on the tracks. Pressing the button once more removes this from the screen. You can select the desired track by both rotating the TIME/VALUE dial or pressing [ ], [ ], [...
Page 185: Holding Level Meter Peaks
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions Fader Match Here, the fader is selected to control the sound if there is a discrepancy between the current fader and the actual volume level. Jump: The actual value will change at the instant that the fader is moved. No change is made unless the fader or pan knob is moved to its cur- Null: rent actual value.
Page 186: Checking The Remaining Disk Space
When Using the Foot Switch The amount of free disk space available for recording With an optional foot switch (such as the Roland DP-2 the current song is displayed as “Remained” in the or BOSS FU-5U) connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack, upper part of the display.
Page 187: Overall Settings For The Vs-1680 (Global Parameters)
Shift Lock function will be ignored. For example, These are setting related to the overall operation of the if you hold down the [SHIFT] and press [F1 VS-1680. (SONG)], Shift Lock will not be turned on when you take your finger off [SHIFT]. The function of...
Page 188: Displaying Measures And Beats
6. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. the VS-1680 just as though you were operating a MIDI Return to Play condition. The new SCSI ID number sequencer. Set the metronome to sound as described in becomes effective from the next time when the VS- “Sounding the Metronome”...
Page 189: When There Is No Hard Disk Installed
30 seconds after the power is turned on The indicator lights 3 dB before the sound dis- -3dB: of the VS-1680 to check its internal hard disk connec- torts. tion status. To avoid this wait, you can preset the VS-...
Page 190: Adjusting The Button Sensitivity
VS-1680 to another recorder, you may PHRASE: [PREVIOUS] and [NEXT] are used to move find that noise from the VS-1680’s cooling fan to be a the current playback time to the beginning problem. In such cases, you can temporarily turn off or end of the previous or following phrase.
Page 191: Overall Settings For Playback And Recording (Play/Record Parameters)
This switches monitoring between track [F3], first press [PAGE] until “PLAY” is dis- and source. played, and then press [F3 (PLAY)]. SOURCE: This sets the VS-1680 to monitor the source 3. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the at all times.
Page 192: Scrolling The Waveform
Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions Resetting Mixer and System Scrolling the Waveform Settings to Their Original While the level (waveform) of the sounds is displayed (p. 184), you can scroll the waveform display. State 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The After repeatedly making new settings to the input System menu icon is displayed.
Page 193: To Have A Message Displayed At A Specified Time
], and [ ] and rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to input your message. The VS-1680 features an internal clock, allowing you At this time, the function buttons work as shown to have the unit turn on automatically on a specified below.
Page 194: Chapter 13 Takein Advantages Of The Vs-1680 (Idea And Examples)
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Along with the functions or external devices explained in earlier chapters, this chapter explains some actual ways and gives some tips in which the VS-1680 can be used effectively. First press [PLAY (DISPLAY)], and begin each operation from Play condition.
Page 195: Settings For The Slave Vs-1680
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Device ID 5. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the This sets the Device ID number (1–32) that is used cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to make the when exchanging exclusive messages (mixer parame- settings as described below.
Page 196 VS-1680 is in Play This selects the MTC type (30, 29N, 29D 25, 24). Select condition. the MTC so that it matches that of the master VS-1680. Here, set this to “30.” MMC (MMC Mode) 6.
Page 197: Synchronizing With Cakewalk Pro Audio (Mmc)
MMC (Appendices p. 64) * Some MIDI devices are not compatible with the MMC used by the VS-1680. If you are using such a device, the VS-1680 cannot be operated in the manner described in this Owner’s Manual.
Page 198: Settings For The Vs-1680
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) 4. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. Settings for the VS-1680 5. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)].
Page 199: Settings For Cakewalk Pro Audio
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Settings for Cakewalk Pro Audio About the Recording Mode Make the settings for Cakewalk Pro Audio as described Even when using the digital connections as below. For more detailed information about Cakewalk,...
Page 200 MIDI OUT MIDI IN VS-1680 2. Follow the procedure as described in “Settings for the VS-1680” (p. 198) and “Settings for Cakewalk Pro Audio” (p. 199), set up the system so that the VS-1680 and Cakewalk are synchronized. 3. Make the settings to Cakewalk as shown below. For more detailed informa- tion, please refer to your Cakewalk owner’s manual.
Page 201 MIDI OUT MIDI IN VS-1680 2. Follow the procedure as described in “Settings for the VS-1680” (p. 198) and “Settings for Cakewalk Pro Audio” (p. 199), set up the system so that the VS-1680 and Cakewalk are synchronized. 3. Make the settings to Cakewalk as shown below. For more detailed informa- tion, please refer to your Cakewalk owner’s manual.
Page 202: Using An External Midi Device To Adjust The Mixer (Compu Mix)
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) 6. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the When Using Exclusive Messages cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to change When working in Compu Mix, you should use the settings as shown below.
Page 203 Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Controller numbers correspond to the track channel Controller numbers correspond to the Master section parameters as follows. parameters as follows. Controller Number Mixer Parameter Controller Number Mixer Parameter TRACK STATUS...
Page 204: Preparations For Compu Mix
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Cntrl Local (Control Local Switch) Preparations for Compu Mix When this is set to “Off,” actual volume levels remain 1. Make the connections as shown below. unchanged even when the faders on the top panel are fig.13-07(compumix.eps)
Page 205 Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) To Have the Fader Movements Ignored When playing back songs using Compu Mix, may be you want the actual volume levels to remain unchanged even when the faders on the top panel are moved.
Page 206: Synchronizing With Video Equipment
SysEx.Rx (System Exclusive Receive Switch) Exclusive messages are received when this is set to “On.” At this time, set this to “On.” The Exclusive messages can then be received when the VS-1680 is in Play condition. MMC (MMC Mode) This setting determines how the VS-1680 implements MMC.
Page 207: Using External Effects Devices
Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (idea and examples) Sync Error Level 2. Press the SELECT button on Track Channel 9/10. This sets the interval (0–10) for checking MTC receiv- The track mixer appears in the display. ing status when synchronize VS-1680 with MTC from 3.
Page 208: Index
Index R: Page Number of Owner’s Manual A: Page Number of Appendices (Numeric) 10-band graphic equalizer Effect ....R30, R103, A74, A81 MD ........R80, R140 ..........A102, A122 Effect bus ......R24, R106 MIDI ........R128, A4 2-channel RSS.....A85, A113 Equalizer ......R75, A110 MIDI clock........R131 3-band Isolator ....A108, A126 Error level ......R130, R196 MIDI implementation chart ..A58...
Page 209 Index Sync source......R195, R198 Sync track ......R131, R167 RSS .........A64, A85 Random access ......R27 Realtime........R158 TOC ........R122, A65 Realtime modify filter ..A100, A121 Take..........R21 Recording bus........R24 Tap marker function ....R36, R38 Recording mode ......R58 Tape Echo 201 ....A108, A127 Removable disk ......R5, A64 Tempo map .......R133, R167 Reverb .........A81, A110 Terminator......A5, A63...
Page 210 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PANAMA POLAND LEBANON SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA Productos Superiores, S.A. P. P. H. Brzostowicz A. Chahine & Fils Swee Lee Company UL.
Page 211 For EU Countries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is Apparatus containing incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or Lithium batteries equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ADVARSEL! VARNING Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Page 212 Disclaimer of liability Roland will take no responsibility for any “direct damages,” “consequential dam- ages,” or “any other damages” which may result from your use of the VS-1680. These damages may include but are not limited to the following events which can occur when using the VS-1680.

Roland VS-1680 Owner's Manual

Preparations

Front and Rear Panels

Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology)

Chapter 2 Basic Operation

Chapter 3 Multi-Track Recording

Chapter 4 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing)

Chapter 5 Using the Internal Effects (VS8F-2)

Chapter 6 Use with a Zip Drive

Chapter 7 Use with a CD-R Drive

Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices

Chapter 9 Use with a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup)

Chapter 10 Compatibility

Chapter 11 Other Convenient Functions

Chapter 12 Making Global Settings and Checking Conditions

Chapter 13 Takein Advantages of the VS-1680 (Idea and Examples)

Index

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