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Roland SONAR V-STUDIO VS-100 Hardware Manual

Roland SONAR V-STUDIO VS-100 Hardware Manual

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  • Page 1 Hardware Manual...

  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safely

    (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. About the Symbols warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is...
  • Page 4 • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged;...
  • Page 5 • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. • Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. •...

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise.
  • Page 7 Using SD Memory Cards • Carefully insert the SD memory card all the way in—until it is firmly in place. • Never touch the terminals of the SD memory card. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty. • SD memory cards are constructed using precision components;...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY...3 IMPORTANT NOTES ...6 Overview... 11 Overview of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100... 12 Panel Descriptions ... 14 Input/output component...14 Digital mixer component ...17 Using the control surface component...19 WAVE Recorder... 25 Using the WAVE recorder ... 26 WAVE recorder screen ...26 Basic operation...27 SD memory card ...28...
  • Page 9 Connections... 37 Connections ... 38 Connecting the AC adaptor...38 Connecting computers and audio equipments...39 Turning the power on... 40 Connections and signal flow... 41 Connecting microphones and guitars...41 Connecting audio equipment and synthesizers...43 Connecting footswitches ...46 Compressor and Equalizer... 47 Using the compressors and equalizers...
  • Page 10 * All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. * MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview...

  • Page 12: Overview Of The Sonar V-Studio 100

    Overview of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 fig.fader.eps High-end spec audio interface functions • USB 2.0 audio interface supporting 8-in/6-out and 24-bit/96 kHz • Extraneous noise-resistant balanced input/output • Two XLR input jacks with microphone preamps and phantom power Carefully selected parts are used to ensure transparent sound, ensuring spacious and high-quality recordings •...
  • Page 13 fig.fader.eps A digital mixer that supports a range of inputs • A digital mixer with 8 channel input • High quality sound design through digital signal processing with internal 40-bit computing • A compressor and a 3-band parametric equalizer for analog input WAVE recorder function •...

  • Page 14: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Input/output component Front panel fig.front01.eps INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R Analog audio signal input jacks with a microphone preamp. You can use the [SENS] knob to adjust the input level of INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R. The level is displayed on the screen. (See p.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. Unsuitable places for connection •...
  • Page 16 Panel Descriptions INPUT fig.rear02.eps INPUT 3L/MONO and 4R (1/4” TRS balanced input) Analog audio signal input jacks for line input. If you only plug into one INPUT 3L/MONO jack, it will function as a mono input. These inputs correspond to input 3-4 in the USB audio interface function.

  • Page 17: Digital Mixer Component

    Digital mixer component fig.mixer01.eps Input section fig.01.eps [PAN] knob (INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R) Use this knob to adjust the balance between the right and left channels of the signal that is input from the INPUT 1L/2R. [COMP/EQ] button Use this button to turn the compressors and equalizers on and off for each channel. For more information, see “Using the compressors and equalizers”...

  • Page 18: System Section

    Panel Descriptions System section fig.02.eps Compressor/equalizer setting button Use this button to switch the display on the setting screen between the compressor and the equalizer when using these effects. For more information about using the compressors and equalizers, see “Using the compressors and equalizers” (p. 48).

  • Page 19: Using The Control Surface Component

    Using the control surface component fig.mixer03.eps The button is off If you connect SONAR V-STUDIO 100 to a computer and turn the power on, the section within the bounding rectangle in this illustration functions as the control surface for SONAR VS. Control surface screen fig.ctrl-disp1.eps Level meter screen...

  • Page 20: Channel Strip Section

    Channel strip section fig.daw01.eps This section controls SONAR’s track or bus parameters. Track selection button Use this button to select the track (or bus) to control. [SHIFT] + track selection buttons Press this key combination to switch the current strip between the track and the bus. Track selection button + [VALUE] knob Press and hold the track selection button while you turn the [VALUE] knob to select the track to control.
  • Page 21 Channel fader Use this to control the volume of the current strip. The channel fader has a touch-sensitive motor fader so it can move in response to the volume of the current strip. It also moves while playing, according to the automation information. To record automation information, touch and then release the fader during automation recording.

  • Page 22: Transport Section

    Transport section fig.daw02.eps This section controls playback of SONAR. [LOOP] button Press this button to turn SONAR’s loop function on or off. * This button is not lit even when SONAR’s loop function is [SHIFT] + [LOOP] buttons Use this key combination to set the selected range for SONAR’s loop function.

  • Page 23: Act Section

    ACT section fig.daw03.eps When you press the [ACT] button to turn on the ACT function, the button lights up and you can use the [R1]–[R4] knobs to control the parameters of plug-ins that support the function. You cannot control plug-ins that do not support the ACT function. You can configure the parameters controlled by the four knobs in the VS-100 properties page.

  • Page 24: Vs-100 Properties Page

    VS-100 properties page fig.proppage.eps The VS-100 properties page displays the names of the parameters that can be controlled with the [R1]–[R4] knobs. You can also configure the action of the footswitches or of the motor fader connected to SONAR V-STUDIO 100. To display the VS-100 properties page, in SONAR, select “VS-100”...

  • Page 25: Wave Recorder

    WAVE Recorder...

  • Page 26: Using The Wave Recorder

    Using the WAVE recorder fig.mixer04.eps Button is lit When you turn on the power of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 without connecting it to a computer, the [DAW/WAVE RECORDER] button lights up and you can operate the WAVE recorder. You can use the WAVE recorder to record signals that have been mixed in the digital mixer section. If you change the system setting “WAV-Rec Source,”...

  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    Information displayed on the main screen fig.recorder02.eps 1. File name 2. Level meter • Displays the output level • When input signal was detected, displays the input level 3. Marker view • Number on the left: • Number on the right: the number of markers contained in the file 4.

  • Page 28: Sd Memory Card

    Using the WAVE recorder SD memory card In SONAR V-STUDIO 100, data is recorded on an SD memory card. Inserting an SD memory card fig.sd-ins.eps NEVER insert or remove an SD memory card when the power of SONAR V-STUDIO 100 is on. Doing so may result in the loss of data from the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 or the SD memory card.

  • Page 29: Recording

    Recording Check the input level. fig.recorder04.eps If the peak indicator at the right end of the level meter (indicated by the arrow in the illustration) is lit, turn the [MAIN MIX] knob to the left to reduce the level. Press the (Record) button and start recording.

  • Page 30: Playing Back A File

    Using the WAVE recorder Playing back a file Press the Use the [PLAYBACK] knob to adjust the playback volume. If the sampling frequency of the file being played differs from the sampling frequency setting of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100, you may hear a small amount of noise when the file is playing or stopped. In this case, refer to “Sampling frequency setting”...

  • Page 31: Viewing File Information

    Viewing file information The finder screen lets you view the file size and file format. From the main screen, press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to open the finder screen (p. 26). In the finder screen, turn the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to select the desired file, and then press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob.

  • Page 32: Inserting Markers

    Using the WAVE recorder Inserting markers During playback or recording, you can insert markers at any point on the file. By inserting markers on a file, you can quickly jump to those positions by pressing the button. Play back the file. When the file reaches the point where you want to insert a mark, press the [MARKER] button.

  • Page 33: Loop Playback (A-B Repeat)

    Loop playback (A-B REPEAT) This function allows you to play back any section (A-B) in the file repeatedly. After inserting marks A and B while the file is playing you can then repeat the section between the two marks. fig.repeat-a.eps Play back the file.

  • Page 34: Using The Metronome

    Using the WAVE recorder Using the metronome Press the [METRONOME] button. The metronome function is turned on and the [METRONOME] button flashes. The metronome setting screen is displayed. Use the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to adjust the tempo, beat, and volume of the metronome. fig.metronome01.eps Parameter Tempo...

  • Page 35: Recording While Playing Back A File

    Recording while playing back a file You can play back a file in the background and record only your playing at the same time. Select the file to play back in the background (See p. 30). Press and hold the [SHIFT] button, and press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob. The main screen displays “BG”...

  • Page 36: Deleting A File

    Using the WAVE recorder Deleting a file A deleted file cannot be recovered. From the main screen, press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to access the finder screen (p. 26). From the finder screen, turn the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to select the file that you want to delete, and then press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob.

  • Page 37: Connections

    Connections...

  • Page 38: Connections

    Connections Connecting the AC adaptor Connect the included AC adaptor to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100’s DC IN jack. fig.Connect-ACadpt.eps Power Cord (included) to Power Outlet Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards.

  • Page 39: Connecting Computers And Audio Equipments

    Connecting computers and audio equipments Before connecting the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 to a computer, read the separate Installation Guide and install the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 driver on the computer. If the driver is not installed, SONAR V-STUDIO 100 cannot be operated correctly from the computer. •...

  • Page 40: Turning The Power On

    Turning the power on * Once the connections have been completed (p. 38), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit.

  • Page 41: Connections And Signal Flow

    Connections and signal flow Connecting microphones and guitars fig.Connect-mic-guitar.eps Guitar/Bass Connect the guitar or bass to INPUT 1 Hi-Z Adjust the input level * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
  • Page 42 Connections and signal flow Signal flow when recording with SONAR fig.routing01.eps [SENS] INPUT If you connect the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 to your computer with a USB cable, you can use SONAR to record sounds input to INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R. * The [PAN] knob does not have any effect on USB audio. Signal flow when recording with the WAVE recorder fig.routing02.eps [SENS]...

  • Page 43: Connecting Audio Equipment And Synthesizers

    Connecting audio equipment and synthesizers fig.Connect-various.eps Guitar/Bass * The sampling frequency of the input signal from digital equipment must be the same as that of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. For more information about setting the sampling frequency of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100, see “Sampling frequency setting”...
  • Page 44 Connections and signal flow Signal flow when recording with SONAR fig.routing03.eps [SENS] INPUT 3L/4R 5L/6R • To control the direct monitor volume for the input signal, use the [MAIN MIX] knob. • To control the SONAR’s playback volume, use the [PLAYBACK] knob. To USB WAVE IN WAVE OUT...
  • Page 45 Signal flow when recording with the WAVE recorder fig.routing04.eps [SENS] INPUT 3L/4R 5L/6R • Signals input to INPUT 1–8 are mixed and recorded on the WAVE recorder. • To control the recording level of the WAVE recorder, use the [MAIN MIX] knob. The recording level can be checked with the level meter.

  • Page 46: Connecting Footswitches

    You can use footswitches to control the actions of the WAVE recorder and SONAR. Footswitch 1 Footswitch 2 If you are using SONAR, you can assign functions to footswitches in the VS-100 properties page (See p. 24). Roland PCS-31 (RING) Footswitch 2 Footswitch 2 Polarity switch Set the switches as shown bellow.

  • Page 47: Compressor And Equalizer

    Compressor and Equalizer...

  • Page 48: Using The Compressors And Equalizers

    Using the compressors and equalizers Each analog input on SONAR V-STUDIO 100 is equipped with a compressor and a 3-band equalizer. Turning on the compressors and equalizers fig.compEQ01.eps When you press the [COMP/EQ] button on each channel, that channel’s compressor and equalizer are turned on. •...

  • Page 49: Setting The Compressors And Equalizers

    Setting the compressors and equalizers fig.compEQ03.eps Equalizer setting screen Pressing the compressor/equalizer toggle button switches between the screens for the compressor and the equalizer. Setting the equalizers fig.compEQ04.eps Meaning Channel currently displayed Equalizer bypass Equalizer Q Hi band cutoff frequency/gain MID band center frequency/gain LO band cutoff frequency/gain Gain of each band...

  • Page 50: Setting The Compressors

    Using the compressors and equalizers Setting the compressors fig.compEQ06.eps Meaning Channel currently displayed Compressor bypass Threshold Compression ratio Output gain Attack time Release time Changing the settings Press the [COMP/EQ] button for each channel Use the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to set the cursor, and then press the knob Adjust each of the [THRES], [RATIO] and [GAIN] knobs 1.

  • Page 51: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 52: System Settings

    System settings Formatting an SD memory card An SD memory card that you have just purchased or an SD memory card that has been used by a computer or other device must be formatted as described below before it can be used with the SONAR V-STUDIO 100.

  • Page 53: Reverb Settings

    Reverb settings The digital mixer section provides reverb that can be applied to the signal from each input. When you execute the system setting “Reverb” (p. 55), the reverb screen appears, allowing you to specify the reverb type and adjust the send levels for each input. fig.SetRev1.eps Parameter Value...

  • Page 54: Initializing The System Settings (Factory Reset)

    System settings Initializing the system settings (Factory Reset) To initialize all settings of SONAR V-STUDIO 100 to their factory-set state, proceed as follows. The data in the SD memory card will not be initialized. Power-off the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. While holding down the [ACT]/[V-LINK] button and the compressor/equalizer setting button, power- on the SONAR V-STUDIO 100.

  • Page 55: Parameter List

    Parameter list Parameter Description Adjusts the contrast of the display. LCD Contrast Higher values will make the display appear darker. Specifies the sampling frequency of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. Sample Freq For details, refer to “Sampling frequency setting” (p. 52). Accesses the setting screen for the built-in reverb.

  • Page 56: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram VS-100BlockDiagram.eps...

  • Page 57: About V-Link

    About V-LINK What is V-LINK? V-LINK ( ) is functionality that allows you to perform music and video simultaneously. By connecting V-LINK compatible devices via MIDI, you can easily enjoy a variety of video effects that are linked with your performance. For example, by using the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 in conjunction with the EDIROL Visual Sampler P-10, you can enjoy performing synchronized video from the SONAR...

  • Page 58: Error Message List

    Error Message List SD Card Slow/Push Any Key fig.sd-card-slow.eps Recording into the WAVE recorder was halted because writing to the SD memory card was not fast enough. Press any button to clear this message. Action: • Try formatting the SD memory card (p. 52). •...
  • Page 59 Improper File fig.improper-file.eps The selected file cannot be played by the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. Action: • Use SONAR or other software to convert the file to a format that can be played by the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. For more information about playable formats, see “Specifications”...

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Audio Workstation: SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Audio Interface, Mixer Number of Input Channels Sample Rate: AD/DA Conversion Signal Processing: Compressor: Equalizer: DSP processing Reverb: Internal: Number of USB Audio Record/ Record: Playback Channels Playback: 96.0 kHz: Frequency Response 48.0 kHz: 44.1 kHz: Residual Noise Level - 81 dBu...
  • Page 61 Control Surface 100mm Touch-sensitive Motorized Fader Assignable Encoder Assign Button TRACK Control Track Select Button: Track Control Button: Track Control Button: Transport ACT Button ACT Control ACT Encoder:R1–R4 WAVE RECORDER * WAVE RECORDER does not function when VS-100 is connected to a computer via USB. Record: Channels Playback:...

  • Page 62: Index

    Index AB button ... 27 AC adaptor ... 38 ACT button ... 18, 23 Active Controller Technology ... 23 Analog Input ... 14, 16 ARM button ... 21 ASSIGN button ... 20 Background file ... 35 Beat ... 34 Channel fader ... 21 Coaxial Frequency Mismatch ...
  • Page 63 PAN knob ... 17 Phantom Power ... 14, 16 Play button ... 22, 27 Playback Loop ... 33 Playback button ... 30 PLAYBACK knob ... 16 Power switch ... 15, 40 Previous marker button ... 22 Previous measure button ... 22 R1 knob ...

  • Page 64: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. 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.

  • Page 65: Declaration Of Conformity

    IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
  • Page 66 For China...

  • Page 67: Information

    Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized Cakewalk/EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. NORTH AMERICA U.S.A. Cakewalk, Inc. 268 Summer Street Boston, MA CANADA 02210 U.SA Roland Canada Ltd. (617) 423-9004...

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