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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPOR-
TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p.
3, 4), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 5). These sections provide impor-
tant information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good
grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Quick Start,
Owner's Manual, and Appendices should be read in its entirety. The
manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
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  • 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About MIDI........4 VS8F-2 Preset Patch List ..74 About SCSI........5 VS8F-2 Algorithm List ....81 Reverb.................81 Troubleshooting......6 Delay................82 StDly-Chorus (Stereo Delay Chorus).....83 Q&A..........9 StPS-Delay (Stereo Pitch Shifter Delay)....84 Vocoder ..............85 Error Messages......13 2ch RSS (2-channel RSS) ..........85 Delay RSS..............86 Special Key Operations.....16 Chorus RSS ..............86 GuitarMulti1 (Guitar Multi 1).........87 Parameter List......19...

  • Page 4: About Midi

    (note number) that was pressed, and how strongly it was pressed (veloci- What is MIDI ty). On the VS-1680, these messages are used when MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital you use a MIDI sound source to play the metronome Interface.

  • Page 5: About Scsi

    SCSI chain must have a terminating resistance. prepared with a SCSI connectors allowing you to con- This is referred to as a terminator. Since the VS-1680 is nect external SCSI devices such as hard disks and Zip one end of the SCSI chain, its internal terminator is drives.

  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ●The disk drive has insufficient capacity. When the VS-1680 does not perform the way you expect, check the following points before you suspect ●The song has an insufficient number of events. a malfunction. If this does not resolve the problem, contact servicing by your dealer or qualified Roland Service Center.

  • Page 7: Disk Drive Problems

    SCSI devices (Zip drives , CD-R drives, etc.). Disk drive problems ●No CD-R disc is inserted in the drive. ●A CD-R drive that is not designated by Roland. The internal hard disk is not being recognized Cannot write to CD-R discs ●The hard disk has not been installed correctly.

  • Page 8: Other Problems

    The MTC frame rate of the video device differs from that of the SI-80S (Roland Video MIDI Sync Interface), or the video and the VS-1680 are not set to the same type of MTC. ●MTC reception is in poor condition.

  • Page 9: Q&A

    VS-1680 song data allowing looped playback of very short segments. saved on a Zip disk? The VS-1680 song data format is particular to the VS- I tried to record a commercial audio 1680. Other than VS-880 data ported (Song Export) to...

  • Page 10: Zip Drives

    I press the [PLAY] button. Can I connect and disconnect SCSI cables while the power is turned on? When the EXT SYNC indicator is on, the VS-1680 is receiving MTC receive standby messages from the Never do this. Terminator power is supplied to SCSI external MIDI device.
  • Page 11 Zip disks. With “Physical Format” set to “On,” you can then ini- tialize the disk on the VS-1680. However, in this case, Sample Rate all data on the disk is lost. Check the disk on another Recording Mode 48.0 kHz...
  • Page 12 Can’t I use a CD-R drive other than the CD-R drive that is designated by Roland? The VS-1680 can use the CD-R drive that is designated by Roland only. Other CD-R drives cannot be used. What kind of disks does it use? Any CD-R disc can be used, regardless of recording length.

  • Page 13: Error Messages

    Drive Busy! rectly. If this message appears when you first begin using a disk drive with the VS-1680, the disk drive is not fast Can’t REC CD! enough. When using this disk, create a new song with With the factory setting, digital connections cannot be a lower sample rate or recording mode, and record made with a CD player.
  • Page 14 There is a problem with the disk drive media. This Either the CD-R drive loading tray is still open, there disk cannot be used by the VS-1680. In some case’s is no CD-R disc loaded, or the CD-R drive is otherwise recovery can be achieved by executing Drive Check not ready.
  • Page 15 You have tried to set track number mark points in excess of the maximum (98) you can set for one disc. Unformatted! The disk drive has not been initialized by the VS-1680. Initialize the disk drive. If this appears for a disk drive that has been initialized by the VS-1680, there is a problem with the connec- tions to the disk drive.

  • Page 16: Special Key Operations

    Special Key Operations Here is a list of the functions that can be performed by pressing multiple buttons, or using the TIME/VALUE dial in conjunction with a button. SELECT/CH EDIT buttons [SHIFT] + Input Channel [SELECT 1]: To the Pan setting page (Input Mixer, PRM.V) [SHIFT] + Input Channel [SELECT 2]: To the Attenuation setting page (Input Mixer, PRM.V) To the equalizer low setting page (Input Mixer, PRM.V)
  • Page 17 Special Key Operations Transport Control buttons [SHIFT] + [STORE(ZERO)]: Store song data to the disk drive [SHIFT] + [SONG TOP(REW)]: Move to the time where the first sound of the song is recorded [SHIFT] + [SONG END(FF)]: Move to the time where the last sound of the song is recorded [SHIFT] + [SHUT/EJECT(STOP)]: Shut down [SHIFT] + [RESTART(PLAY)]:...
  • Page 18 Special Key Operations [SHIFT] + [NEXT]: If there is a phrase on current time, move to the end of that phrase. If not, move to the beginning of the next phrase (when PREVIOUS/NEXT Sw is “MARKER”). Move to the next marker (when PREVIOUS/NEXT Sw is “PHRASE”) [PLAY (DISPLAY)] + [TAP]: Register a marker for audio CD track number...

  • Page 19: Parameter List

    * If Stereo Link is On, the “Pan” parameter will change to the balance parameter. * If two VS8F-2 (s) are installed in your VS-1680, the “AUX1” will change to the “EFX1,” the “AUX2” will change to the “EFX2,” the “AUX3” will change to the “AUX.”...

  • Page 20: Track Mixer

    * If Stereo Link is On, the “Pan” parameter will change to the balance parameter. * If two VS8F-2 (s) are installed in your VS-1680, the “AUX1” will change to the “EFX1,” the “AUX2” will change to the “EFX2,” the “AUX3” will change to the “AUX.”...
  • Page 21 *4 Valid when Effect Insert Switch is except “Off.” Marterblock * If two VS8F-2 (s) are installed in your VS-1680, the “AUX1” will change to the “EFX1,” the “AUX2” will change to the “EFX2,” the “AUX3” will change to the “AUX.”...
  • Page 22 Parameter List System Parameter Parameter name Display Value Initial value Master clock Master Clock DIGIN1, INT, DIGIN2 Time Display Format Time Display Format ABS, REL Offset Offset 00h00m00s00–23h59m59s29 00h00m00s00 (*) Fader Match Fader Match Null, Jump Jump Undo Message UNDO Message Off, On Peak Hold Switch Peak Hold Sw...
  • Page 23 Parameter List MIDI Parameter Parameter name Display Value Initial value Device ID Device ID 1–32 MIDI through Switch MIDI Thru Out, Thru System Exclusive Receive Switch SysEx.Rx Off, On System Exclusive Transmit Switch SysEx.Tx Off, On Control Local Switch Cntrl Local Off, On MMC Mode Off, MASTER, SLAVE...

  • Page 24: Drive Initialize

    Parameter List Tempo Map Parameter name Display Value Initial value Tempo Map Number MAP# 1–50 Tempo 25.0–250.0 120.0 Measure MEAS 1–999 Beat BEAT 1/1–8/1, 1/2–8/2, 1/4–8/4, 1/8–8/8 Drive Initialize Parameter name Display Value Initial value Initialize Drive Init. Drive IDE, SCSI0–SCSI7 Partition Partition 500, 1000, 2000 MB...

  • Page 25: Midi Implementation

    EFX2 SND Pan/Bal 22 -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> When VS-1680 is booted up, “Level Meter Tx. via MIDI” is set to Off. Level EFX3 SND Level 23 -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> ->...
  • Page 26 PLAY->SOURCE REC->MUTE REC->PLAY REC->REC REC->SOURCE ❍ Data Decrement SOURCE->MUTE SOURCE->PLAY SOURCE->REC SOURCE->SOURCE Decrement the effect parameter selected with NRPN. (2) While playback/recording VS-1680 never transmits this message. Value : 0-31 32-63 64-95 96-127 Status: MUTE->X MUTE->PLAY MUTE->X MUTE->X Status Second Third PLAY->MUTE...
  • Page 27 MIDI Implementation | 00H 02H | mmH llH | Delay: Delay Time 0,,,1200ms| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| | 00H 19H | mmH llH | EQ: Mid EQ Frequency | 00H 03H | mmH llH | Delay: Shift 20,,,800 = 200,,,8000Hz| -1200,,,1200 = L1200,,,R1200ms| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| | 00H 1AH | mmH llH | EQ: Mid EQ Q...
  • Page 28 MIDI Implementation ✧ Common for Algorithm 8,9,10 Guitar Multi 1, 2, 3 | 00H 02H | mmH llH | Vocoder: Voice Character 2 0,,,100| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| +—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————+ | 00H 03H | mmH llH | Vocoder: Voice Character 3 0,,,100| NRPN | Data |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| Entry | | 00H 04H | mmH llH | Vocoder: Voice Character 4...
  • Page 29 MIDI Implementation ✧ Individual for Algorithm 10 Guitar Multi 3 ✧ Algorithm 12 Rotary |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| +—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————+ | 00H 20H | mmH llH | Over Drive: Gain 0,,,100| NRPN | Data |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| Entry | | 00H 21H | mmH llH | Over Drive: Level 0,,,100| |=========+=========+=============================================| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————|...
  • Page 30 MIDI Implementation | 00H 08H | mmH llH | Phaser: Cross Feedback 0,,,100| | 00H 07H | mmH llH | Comp/Limit A: Attack 0,,,100| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| | 00H 09H | mmH llH | Phaser: Effect Level -100,,,100| | 00H 08H | mmH llH | Comp/Limit A: Release 0,,,100| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————|...
  • Page 31 MIDI Implementation | 00H 03H | mmH llH | M.Tap Delay: Pan 1 1,,,127 = L63,,,R63| | 00H 06H | mmH llH | Comp/Limit: Level -60,,,12dB| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| | 00H 04H | mmH llH | M.Tap Delay: Time 2 0,,,1200ms| | 00H 07H | mmH llH | Comp/Limit: Thresh -60,,,0dB| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————|...
  • Page 32 MIDI Implementation | 00H 1AH | mmH llH | EQ: High EQ Q 3,,,100 = 0.3,,,10.0| | 00H 0EH | mmH llH | EQ Ach: High EQ Type |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| 0,1 = Shelving, Peaking| | 00H 1BH | mmH llH | EQ: Out Level 0,,,100| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————|...
  • Page 33 MIDI Implementation | 00H 19H | mmH llH | EQ Bch: 16.0kHz Gain -12,,,12dB| | 00H 05H | mmH llH | Voice Transformer: Chromatic Pitch |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| -12,,,36| | 00H 1AH | mmH llH | EQ Bch: Output Level -60,,,12dB| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| | 00H 06H | mmH llH | Voice Transformer: Fine Pitch -100,,,100|...
  • Page 34 MIDI Implementation ✧ Algorithm 29 Mic Simulator | 00H 08H | 00H 00H | (Reserved) +—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————+ | 00H 7FH | 00H 00H | NRPN | Data +—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————+ Entry | |=========+=========+=============================================| | 00H 00H | mmH llH | Link SW 0,1 = Off,On| |—————————+—————————+—————————————————————————————————————————————| ✧...
  • Page 35 If the upper and lower 4 bits of the count are combined, these bit fields are ❍ About Model ID assigned as follows. For Data Request (RQ1) and Data Set (DT1), VS-1680 uses 00H 0EH as a Model ID. Frame Count xxxyyyyy ❍ About Device ID Reserved (000) System Exclusive messages are not assigned to any particular MIDI channel.
  • Page 36 Size MSB The VS-1680 does not transmit the message. Size If the VS-1680 received the message and the device ID of the message is same Size LSB as its device ID or 7FH, the VS-1680 transmits the following Identity Reply Check Sum message.
  • Page 37 MIDI Implementation 2. Data Transfer Address Map | 00 00 20 | 00 - 03 | Sync. Generate Off,MTC,MIDIclk,SyncTr | |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 00 00 21 | 00 - 03 | Sync. SMPTE Format 24,25,29D,29N,30 | |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| Address | 00 00 22 | 01 - 1F | (Reserved) |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| Binary 0aaa aaaa...
  • Page 38 MIDI Implementation | 01 00 17 | 00 - 3B | (minute) | 1.2K,1.3K,1.4K,1.5KHz | 01 00 18 | 00 - 17 | (hour) | | 01 00 19 | 00 - 07 | (a day of week) | | 02 01 4F | 00 - 7F | Track Channel EQ L Freq.-16 | 01 00 1A | 00 - 1F | (day) | |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————|...
  • Page 39 MIDI Implementation |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 02 03 40 | 00 - 08 | Track Channel Effect 1 Insert Send Level -1| | 02 05 50 | 00 - 04 | Input Channel Effect 4 Insert Switch -1 -42,-36,-30,-24,-18,-12,-6,0,+6dB | Off,Ins,InsL,InsR,InsS | | 02 03 4F | 00 - 08 | Track Channel Effect 1 Insert Send Level -1| | 02 05 59 | 00 - 04 | Input Channel Effect 4 Insert Switch -10 |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————|...
  • Page 40 MIDI Implementation | 02 0B 59 | 00 - 7F | Input Channel Effect 1 Level -10 | 02 08 1F | 00 - 01 | Track Channel BUS Send Switch -8 -16 |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 02 0B 5A | 00 - | (dummy) | 02 08 20 | 00 - 01 | Track Channel BUS Send Switch -9 -1 Off,On |...
  • Page 41 MIDI Implementation | 02 10 20 | 00 - | (Reserved) | 02 0D 7F | 00 - |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 02 10 27 | 00 - | 02 0E 00 | 01 - 7F | Track Channel AUX 2 Pan -1 L63,,,R63 | |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 02 10 28 | 00 - 05 | Stereo In Select...
  • Page 42 = | 03 00 1A#| 0ccccccc| 0,,,268435455block (1block=16sample) If the total of mark point is over 1000, the VS-1680 ignores the writing and returns the | 03 00 1B#| 0ddddddd| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| total numbers of the mark points. If the mark point already exists 0.1 msec near the...
  • Page 43 = time of Marker #3 11:Vocal Multi 12:Rotary 13:Guitar Amp Simulator If the mark point is less than 3, the VS-1680 does not return the block of “aaaaaaaa”. 14:Stereo Phaser 15:Stereo Flanger 16:Dual Comp/Limiter Example 4) Read all mark points ( DeviceID = 10 ) | (17:Gate Reverb (HOST) =>...
  • Page 44 MIDI Implementation ✧ Algorithm 1 Delay |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 03 0E | 20 - 7E | Effector - 4 Parameter Area (See Below) |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 0E | 0aaaaaaa| Delay SW | 04 03 7F | 20 - 7E | | 04 00 0F#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,1 = Off,On| +——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————+...
  • Page 45 MIDI Implementation | 04 00 20 | 0aaaaaaa| Delay: Effect Level | 04 00 26 | 0aaaaaaa| P.ShifterDelay: Rch Feedback Level | 04 00 21#| 0bbbbbbb| -100,,,100| | 04 00 27#| 0bbbbbbb| -100,,,100| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 22 | 0aaaaaaa| Delay: Direct Level | 04 00 28 | 0aaaaaaa| P.ShifterDelay: Rch Cross Feedback Level | 04 00 23#| 0bbbbbbb| -100,,,100|...
  • Page 46 MIDI Implementation ✧ Algorithm 5 2CH RSS |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 20 | 0aaaaaaa| Compressor: Sustain +——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————+ | 04 00 21#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,,,100| | 04 00 0E | 0aaaaaaa| 2CH RSS: Ach Azimuth |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 0F#| 0bbbbbbb| -30,,,30 = -180,,,180| | 04 00 22 | 0aaaaaaa| Compressor: Tone |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 23#| 0bbbbbbb|...
  • Page 47 MIDI Implementation ✧ Individual : Algorithm 10 Guitar Multi 3 | 04 00 4E | 0aaaaaaa| P.Shifter: Fine Pitch | 04 00 4F#| 0bbbbbbb| -100,,,100| +——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————+ |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 4E | 0aaaaaaa| Over Drive: Gain | 04 00 50 | 0aaaaaaa| P.Shifter: Effect Level | 04 00 4F#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,,,100| | 04 00 51#| 0bbbbbbb|...
  • Page 48 MIDI Implementation ✧ Algorithm 15 Stereo Flanger | 04 00 24 | 0aaaaaaa| Pre Amp: Master | 04 00 25#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,,,100| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 0E | 0aaaaaaa| Flanger SW | 04 00 26 | 0aaaaaaa| Pre Amp: Bright | 04 00 0F#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,1 = Off,On| | 04 00 27#| 0bbbbbbb|...
  • Page 49 MIDI Implementation ✧ Algorithm 18 Multi Tap Delay | 04 00 28 | 0aaaaaaa| Comp/Limit B: Detect | 04 00 29#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,1,2 = A,B,Link| +——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————+ |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 0E | 0aaaaaaa| EQ SW | 04 00 2A | 0aaaaaaa| Comp/Limit B: Level | 04 00 0F#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,1 = Off,On| | 04 00 2B#| 0bbbbbbb|...
  • Page 50 MIDI Implementation | 04 00 5A | 0aaaaaaa| EQ: Low EQ Q | 04 00 44 | 00 | (Reserved) | 04 00 5B#| 0bbbbbbb| 3,,,100 = 0.3,,,10.0| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 7F | 00 | 04 00 5C | 0aaaaaaa| EQ: Mid EQ Gain +——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————+ | 04 00 5D#| 0bbbbbbb| -12,,,12dB|...
  • Page 51 MIDI Implementation ✧ Algorithm 22 Lo-Fi Processor | 04 00 38 | 0aaaaaaa| EQ Bch: Low EQ Gain | 04 00 39#| 0bbbbbbb| -12,,,12dB| +——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————+ |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 0E | 0aaaaaaa| Lo-Fi Processor SW | 04 00 3A | 0aaaaaaa| EQ Bch: Low EQ Frequency | 04 00 0F#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,1 = Off,On| | 04 00 3B#| 0bbbbbbb|...
  • Page 52 MIDI Implementation | 04 00 38 | 0aaaaaaa| EQ Bch: 1.0kHz Gain |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 39#| 0bbbbbbb| -12,,,12dB| | 04 00 2E | 0aaaaaaa| EQ: Out Level |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 2F#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,,,100| | 04 00 3A | 0aaaaaaa| EQ Bch: 2.0kHz Gain |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 3B#| 0bbbbbbb| -12,,,12dB|...
  • Page 53 MIDI Implementation | 04 00 2C | 0aaaaaaa| Vocoder: Voice Char Level 10 |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 2D#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,,,100| | 04 00 32 | 0aaaaaaa| Limiter Ach: Attack |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 33#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,,,100| | 04 00 2E | 0aaaaaaa| Vocoder: Voice Char Level 11 |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 04 00 2F#| 0bbbbbbb| 0,,,100|...

  • Page 54: Midi Machine Control

    | 08 00 05 | 0000bbbb| aaaabbbbccccdddd | 08 00 06 | 0000cccc| 1680 goes into the fast forward condition. The VS-1680 does not transmit the message. | 08 00 07 | 0000dddd| |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————| | 08 00 08 | 0000aaaa| Sync Track Data 3 | 0F 7f 7B | 0000dddd| Sync Track Data 32767 |——————————+—————————+————————————————————————————————————————————|...
  • Page 55 ● RECORD EXIT If the device ID on the message was as same as that of the receiving device or 7FH, the VS- 1680 writes the data to the specified bit map byte. The VS-1680 does not transmit the mes- Status...
  • Page 56 0 = 00H, 4 = 04H, 14 = 0EH, 10 = 0AH according to the table. So it is 00 04 0E 0AH. Information Field, if the name of both information fields is efficient. The VS-1680 does not transmit the message.
  • Page 57 MIDI Implementation MIDI Machine Control (MMC) Command, Information Field / Response Reference ● Commands Recognized Command Action 01H STOP STOP 02H PLAY PLAY 03H DEFERRED PLAY PLAY 04H FAST FORWARD 05H REWIND 06H RECORD STROBE REC / PUNCH IN 07H RECORD EXIT PUNCH OUT 0DH MMC RESET RESET...

  • Page 58: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart...
  • Page 59 MIDI Implementation Chart...

  • Page 60: Mixer Section Block Diagram

    Mixer Section Block Diagram Input Mixer...
  • Page 61 Mixer Section Block Diagram Track Mixer...

  • Page 62: Master Block

    Mixer Section Block Diagram Master Block...

  • Page 63: Glossary

    By connecting this contorol jack to the foot switch jack of the VS-1680 and setting the Foot Switch Assign to “GPI,” the connected device will be able to Current Song playback/stop the VS-1680.

  • Page 64: Phantom Power

    HDP88 series hard disk drives (sold separately) that ventional stereo system. The sound can be placed not can be installed in the VS-1680 are IDE compatible. only in front of the listener, but also directly to the side, above, below, and behind the listener.

  • Page 65: Terminator Power

    Glossary SMPTE time code This is a signal format defined by the American orga- nization SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) which is used to synchronize the operation of video or audio devices. SMPTE specifies “hours:minutes:seconds:frames” to indicate the address of each frame of a video image.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    Specifications VS-1680 Total Harmonic Distortion (INPUT 24 bit Digital Studio Workstation SENS: 0 dBu, 1 kHz at nominal output level) Tracks 0.005 % or less (recording mode: MTP) Tracks: V-Tracks: 256 (16 V-Tracks per each Track) Recording Time (at 2 G bytes, 1 track)

  • Page 67: Power Supply

    Specifications Recommended load Impedance Weight Master Out: 10 k ohms or greater 6.3 kg (Excluding internal hard disk) AUX A (L, R): 10 k ohms or greater 13 lbs 15 oz AUX B (L, R): 10 k ohms or greater Monitor Out: 10 k ohms or greater Accessories...
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  • Page 72: Track Sheet

    Track Sheets V-Tracks...
  • Page 73 Track Sheets V-Tracks...

  • Page 74: Vs8F-2 Preset Patch List

    VS8F-2 Preset Patch List By installing VS8F-2(s) on the VS-1680, you can access the range of effects listed below. * TYPE Snd/Rtn: Direct Level is set to “0.” Connect this Patch to the effects bus. Insert: This Patch mixes the direct sound and effected sound. Insert it into a channel.
  • Page 75 Patch Name Algorithm Type Input Comment P052 GA:JazChorus Guitar Amp Insert Mono Roland JC-120 amp. Sounds more authentic when used with Simulator chorus for mixdown. P053 GA:CleanTwin Guitar Amp Insert Mono U.S. tube combo amp circa “black panel.” Simulator P054 GA:Vin.Tweed Guitar Amp Insert Mono ’50s U.S.
  • Page 76 VS8F-2 Preset Patch List Patch Name Algorithm Type Input Comment P059 GA:SLDN Lead Guitar Amp Insert Mono An ‘80s amp known for versatile distortion. Simulator P060 GA:5150 Lead Guitar Amp Insert Mono Big tube amp standard for American heavy metal. Simulator Bass (5 presets) Patch Name...
  • Page 77 VS8F-2 Preset Patch List Patch Name Algorithm Type Input Comment P088 GuitarMulti1 Guitar Multi 1 Insert Mono (p. 87) P089 GuitarMulti2 Guitar Multi 2 Insert Mono (p. 88) P090 GuitarMulti3 Guitar Multi 3 Insert Mono (p. 89) P091 Vocal Multi Vocal Multi Insert Mono...
  • Page 78 Converts a Roland DR-20 to a small C. mic. For acoustic guitar and cymbals. P128 MS:DR20→87 Mic Simulator Insert 2ch Converts a Roland DR-20 to a large C. mic. For vocals and acoustic inst. P129 MS:10→58 Mic Simulator Insert 2ch Converts a headset mic to a vocal D.
  • Page 79 VS8F-2 Preset Patch List Patch Name Algorithm Type Input Comment P153 PEQ:Sax Parametric Insert Stereo For alto/soprano sax. Lower HiG for mellow sound. Equalizer P154 PEQ:Bari.Sax Parametric Insert Stereo For baritone sax. Adjust LoMidF. Equalizer P155 PEQ:ElecGtr Parametric Insert Stereo Settings that keep the lead guitar from being buried in the Equalizer mix.
  • Page 80 Simulates tape echo in stereo. Analog Flanger (1 preset) Patch Name Algorithm Type Input Comment P208 AF:SBF-325 Analog Flanger Insert Stereo Simulates Roland SBF-325 analog flanger. Analog Phaser (1 preset) Patch Name Algorithm Type Input Comment P209 AP:FB-Phaser Analog Phaser...

  • Page 81: Vs8F-2 Algorithm List

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List This section contains explanations of each algorithm. In the “Preset Patch list sheet,” check the algorithm used by the Patch that you are starting with, and refer to this section for an explanation of the algorithm. For details on the function of each parameter, refer to the section “Function of Each Effect Parameter”...

  • Page 82: Delay

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List Delay This algorithm is a mono-input stereo-output delay. A three-band equalizer is provided on the output. fig.ap(efx)-05(dly_blk.eps) Input L Direct Level Output L Equalizer Feedback Delay Feedback Equalizer Input R Direct Level Output R Delay (p. 111) EQ (Equalizer) (p.

  • Page 83: Stdly-Chorus (Stereo Delay Chorus)

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List StDly-Chorus (Stereo Delay Chorus) This algorithm connects a stereo delay and a stereo chorus in series. A three-band equaliz- er is provided on the output. fig.ap(efx)-07(sddly_blk.eps) Output L Input L Delay L Equalizer Chorus L Cross Feedback Cross Feedback Cross Feedback Cross Feedback...

  • Page 84: Stps-Delay (Stereo Pitch Shifter Delay)

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List StPS-Delay (Stereo Pitch Shifter Delay) This algorithm is a stereo pitch shifter with feedback delay. A three-band equalizer is pro- vided on the output. fig.ap(efx)-09(pshift_blk.eps) Output L Input L Direct Level Equalizer Pitch Shifter L Delay L Delay R Pitch Shifter R Equalizer...

  • Page 85: Vocoder

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List Vocoder This algorithm is a ten-band vocoder. The instrumental sound will be split into ten fre- quency bands, and processed according to the frequency characteristics of the audio sig- nal. To use the vocoder, Effect Pan for the instrument channel should be set to “L63” (send/return) or select “insL”...

  • Page 86: Delay Rss

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List Delay RSS This algorithm is a delay with three independent delay sounds. RSS is connected to each output, left and right, and the sound of the left channel is placed 90 degrees left, and the sound of the right channel is placed 90 degrees right. Feedback can be applied to the out- put of the center delay.

  • Page 87: Guitarmulti1 (Guitar Multi 1)

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List GuitarMulti1 (Guitar Multi 1) This algorithm is a multi-effect for guitar. fig.ap(efx)-19(gtm1_blk.eps) Input L Output L Noise Guitar Amp Compressor Metal Auto Wah Flanger Delay Suppressor Simulator Output R Input R Comp (Compressor) (p. 114) Sim (Guitar Amp Simulator) (p. 115) Off, On Off, On Sustain...

  • Page 88: Guitarmulti2 (Guitar Multi 2)

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List GuitarMulti2 (Guitar Multi 2) This algorithm is a multi-effect for guitar. fig.ap(efx)-21(gtm2_blk.eps) Input L Output L Noise Guitar Amp Auto Wah Flanger Delay Compressor Distortion Suppressor Simulator Output R Input R Comp (Compressor) (p. 114) Sim (Guitar Amp Simulator) (p. 115) Off, On Off, On Sustain...

  • Page 89: Guitarmulti3 (Guitar Multi 3)

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List GuitarMulti3 (Guitar Multi 3) This algorithm is a multi-effect for guitar. fig.ap(efx)-23(gtm3_blk.eps) Input L Output L Noise Guitar Amp Auto Wah Flanger Delay Compressor OverDrive Suppressor Simulator Output R Input R Comp (Compressor) (p. 114) Sim (Guitar Amp Simulator) (p. 115) Off, On Off, On Sustain...

  • Page 90: Vocal Multi

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List Vocal Multi This algorithm is a multi-effect for vocals. fig.ap(efx)-25(vm_blk.eps) Input L Output L Noise Limiter/ Enhancer Delay Equalizer Pitch Shifter Chorus Suppressor De-esser Output R Input R NS (Noise Suppressor) (p. 115) PShift (Pitch Shifter) (p. 113) Off, On Off, On Thresh...

  • Page 91: Rotary

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List Rotary This algorithm simulates a rotary speaker. fig.ap(efx)-27(rot_blk.eps) Input L Output L Noise Suppressor OverDrive Rotary Output R Input R NS (Noise Suppressor) (p. 115) Rot (Rotary) (p. 117) Off, On LRate 0.1–10.0 Hz Thresh 0–100 HRate 0.1–10.0 Hz Release 0–100...

  • Page 92: Guitarampsim (Guitar Amp Simulator)

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List GuitarAmpSim (Guitar Amp Simulator) This algorithm simulates a guitar amp. fig.ap(efx)-29(sim_blk.eps) Input L Output L Noise Suppressor Pre Amp Speaker Simulator Output R Input R NS (Noise Suppressor) (p. 115) Sp (Speaker Simulator) (p. 118) Off, On Off, On Thresh 0–100...

  • Page 93: St Phaser (Stereo Phaser)

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List St Phaser (Stereo Phaser) This algorithm is a stereo phaser. A three-band equalizer is provided on the output. fig.ap(efx)-31(stph_blk.eps) Input L Output L Equalizer Phaser L Phaser R Equalizer Input R Output R Phs (Phaser) (p. 116) EQ (Equalizer) (p.

  • Page 94: St Flanger (Stereo Flanger)

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List St Flanger (Stereo Flanger) This algorithm is a stereo flanger. A three-band equalizer is provided on the output. fig.ap(efx)-33(stfl_blk.eps) Input L Output L Equalizer Flanger L Flanger R Equalizer Input R Output R Flg (Flanger) (p. 115) EQ (Equalizer) (p.

  • Page 95: Dualcom/Lim (Dual Compressor/Limiter)

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List DualCom/Lim (Dual Compressor/Limiter) Two independent processors (A, B) for compressor/limiter and noise suppressor are con- nected in series in this algorithm. To use INPUT A for the input, Effect Pan for the channel should be set to “L63” (send/return) or select “InsL”...

  • Page 96: Gate Reverb

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List Gate Reverb This algorithm is a gated reverb. A three-band equalizer is provided on the output. fig.ap(efx)-37(grev_blk.eps) Input L Output L Direct Level Equalizer Gate Reverb Equalizer Input R Direct Level Output R GRev (Gate Reverb) (p. 119) EQ (Equalizer) (p.

  • Page 97: Multitapdly (Multi Tap Delay)

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List MultiTapDly (Multi Tap Delay) This algorithm is a delay in which ten delays can be set independently. A three-band equalizer is provided on the output. fig.ap(efx)-39(mtd_blk.eps) Input L Diret Level Output L Equalizer Pan 1 Pan 2 Pan 10 Multi Tap Delay Feedback...

  • Page 98: Stereo Multi

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List Stereo Multi This algorithm connects a stereo noise suppressor, stereo compressor/limiter, stereo enhancer, and a stereo equalizer in series. fig.ap(efx)-41(stm_blk.eps) Input L Output L Noise Compressor/ Equalizer Enhancer Limiter Suppressor Noise Compressor/ Enhancer Equalizer Suppressor Limiter Input R Output R NS (Noise Suppressor) (p.

  • Page 99: Reverb 2

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List Reverb 2 This is a reverb that provides a gating function and a ducking function. It can be used in whichever EFX1 to EFX4. You can use two reverbs with different settings, or use it in combination with a previous reverb. fig.ap(efx)-43(rev2_blk.eps) Input L Direct Level...

  • Page 100: Space Chorus

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List Space Chorus This is a chorus which simulates the Roland SDD-320. fig.ap(efx)-45(spcho_blk.eps) Output L Input L Space Chorus Input R Output R Spcho (Space Chorus) (p. 120) Off, On InModeMono, Stereo Mode 1, 2, 3, 4, 1+4, 2+4, 3+4 MixBal 0–100...

  • Page 101: Parametriceq (4-Band Parametric Equalizer)

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List ParametricEQ (4-Band Parametric Equalizer) This is a 4-band parametric equalizer. It can be used either as two monaural units or as one stereo unit. fig.ap(efx)-49(eq_blk.eps) Input A Output A Equalizer Link Equalizer Input B Output B Lnk (Link) (p. 121) PEQA/PEQB (Parametric Equalizer) (p.

  • Page 102: Graphiceq (10-Band Graphic Equalizer)

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List GraphicEQ (10-Band Graphic Equalizer) This simulates a 10-band graphic equalizer. It can be used either as two monaural units or as one stereo unit. fig.ap(efx)-51(eq_blk.eps) Input A Output A Equalizer Link Equalizer Input B Output B Lnk (Link) (p. 121) GEQA/GEQB (Graphic Equalizer) (p.

  • Page 103: Hum Canceler

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List Hum Canceler This removes unwanted hum (electrical “buzz” or “drone”). fig.ap(efx)-53(hc_blk.eps) Input A Output A Noise Hum Canceler Suppressor Noise Hum Canceler Suppressor Input B Output B HC (Hum Canceller) (p. 123) NS (Noise Suppressor) (p. 115) Off, On Off, On Freq...

  • Page 104: Vocal Cancel

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List Vocal Cancel When a stereo source is being input from CD or DAT etc., this cancels the sound which is located in the stereo center, such as the vocal or bass. * Depending on the musical source, sounds that you do not wish to be canceled may be canceled as well.

  • Page 105: Voice Trans (Voice Transformer)

    * Voice Transformer can be used in EFX1 or EFX3. Also, EFX2 or EFX4 will not be available for use. Hints for voice input • Input only a single voice. If several voices are input, the VS-1680 will not operate properly. • Be sure that sound from a speaker does not enter the microphone you are using.

  • Page 106: Vocoder 2 (19)

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List Vocoder 2 (19) This is a 19 band vocoder. A clear sound that was not possible with conventional vocoders can be obtained. To use the vocoder, Effect Pan for the instrument channel should be set to “L63” (send/return) or select “insL”...

  • Page 107: Micsimulator (Mic Simulator)

    VS8F-2 Algorithm List MicSimulator (Mic Simulator) This modifies sound that was recorded by a conventional dynamic mic, lapel mic or direct line, causing it to sound as though it had been recorded by an expensive condenser mic or a special studio mic. The mic simulator can add effects of proximity or distance. fig.ap(efx)-61(mic_blk.eps) Input A Output A...

  • Page 108: 3Bndisolater (3-Band Isolator)

    Off, On LowLvl -60–+4 dB MidLvl -60–+4 dB HiLvl -60–+4 dB TapeEcho201 (Tape Echo 201) This is a tape echo which simulates the Roland RE-201. fig.ap(efx)-65(echo_blk.eps) Output L Input L TapeEcho201 Input R Output R Echo (Tape Echo 201) (p. 126)

  • Page 109: Analogflnger (Analog Flanger)

    FL1, FL2, FL3, CHO Nor, Inv Phase ChA Nor, Inv Phase ChB Nor, Inv AnalogPhaser (Analog Phaser) The VS-1680 features two analog phasers arranged in parallel, so they can be used in stereo. fig.ap(efx)-69(anph_blk.eps) Input L Output L Analog Flanger L...

  • Page 110: Function Of Each Effect Parameter

    Function of Each Effect Parameter This section explains the function of each effect para- High Q (High Q) meter included in the algorithm. Specify the width of the band around the center fre- quency specified for the high range equalizer in which EQ (Equalizer) the gain adjustment will occur.
  • Page 111 Function of Each Effect Parameter PreDLY (Pre Delay) How reflections and time are related Adjust the time until the later reverberation appears. Reflected sound reaches the listener in the follow- ing sequence. The Pre Delay is the time from when Difusi (Diffusion) the direct sound is heard until the reverb is heard.
  • Page 112 Function of Each Effect Parameter Shift (Delay shift) EfxLvl (Effect Level) Adjust the time difference between the delay times of Adjust the volume of the delay. the left and right channels. To delay the left channel DirLvl (Direct Level) delay, set this to a “L” value. To delay the right chan- nel delay, set this to an “R”...
  • Page 113 Make fine adjustments to the amount of pitch change. PreDly (Pre Delay) Adjust the time from when the direct sound is output RSS (Roland Sound Space) is an effect that controls until when the pitch shifted sound is output. three-dimensional placement of the sound.
  • Page 114 Function of Each Effect Parameter Comp (Compressor) Cautions when using RSS In order for RSS to be as effective as possible, note A compressor holds down high levels and boosts low the following points. levels to even out the volume. •...
  • Page 115 Function of Each Effect Parameter NS (Noise Suppressor) Peak Adjust the degree to which the wah effect will apply The noise suppressor leaves the original sound to the region around the center frequency. With lower unmodified, but mutes only the noise during the silent values, the wah effect will affect a broad area around intervals.
  • Page 116 Function of Each Effect Parameter Rate Depth Adjust the rate at which flanger is modulated. Adjust the depth of the phaser effect. Depth Manual Adjust the depth of modulation for the flanger. Adjust the center frequency at which the phaser effect will apply.
  • Page 117 Function of Each Effect Parameter Sens (De-esser Sensitivity) Detect (Detector in) Adjust the degree to which the de-esser effect will This is used to select the input source which INPUT A affect the input signal. or INPUT B that is to be used for controlling the effect. Set it to “Link”...
  • Page 118 Amp Type Treble Select the type of guitar amp. Adjust the tone of the high range. The sound of a Roland JC-120. JC-120: Clean Twin: The sound of a standard built-in type Presenc (Presence) vacuum tube amp. Adjust the tone of the ultra-high range. Normally the Match Drive: The sound of a recent vacuum tube range will be 0–100, but when “Match Drive”...
  • Page 119 Function of Each Effect Parameter GRev (Gate Reverb) Recommended combinations of pre-amp and speaker This is a reverb in which the reverberance is muted Pre-amp type Speaker type (gated) during its decay. Using the accent sound pro- BG Lead BG Stack 1, BG Stack 2, Middle duces an interesting effect.
  • Page 120 Gate: The gate will begin to open when the direct signal level exceeds the threshold level, and will begin to close when it falls below the threshold level. This is a chorus which simulates the Roland SDD-320. Ducking: The function will be the opposite of Sw (Switch) the Gate setting.
  • Page 121 Function of Each Effect Parameter Lo-Fi (Lo-Fi Processor) RMF (Realtime Modify filter) This allows you to create a “lo-fi” sound by lowering Realtime modify filters connected in series allow you the sample rate and/or decreasing the number of bits. to reshape the sound freely. Sw (Switch) Sw (Switch) Turn the Lo-fi Processor on/off.
  • Page 122 Function of Each Effect Parameter PEQA/PEQB HiMid Q (High middle Q) (Parametric Equalizer) Specify the width of the band centered on the high middle range equalizer center frequency in which the gain adjustment will occur. As this setting is raised, This is a 4-band parametric equalizer.
  • Page 123 (such as bass) located in the center. With a setting of Unlimit, Freq (Frequency) the lowest frequency which the VS-1680 is capable of Hum will be removed at the specified frequency and Playing back will be the lower limit.
  • Page 124 Function of Each Effect Parameter Cromatic Formant MIDI (MIDI control) Adjust the formant of the voice character in semitone * The MIDI channels on which the pitch and formant are steps. adjusted are fixed respectively as below. They cannot be Fine Formant changed to other channels.
  • Page 125 Input fixed at that time. Select the type of mic that was actually used to record. MicSens (Mic sensitivity) DR-20: Roland DR-20 Adjust the input sensitivity of the mic. Sml.Dy: Small Dynamic Microphone Hed.Dy: Head-worn Dynamic Microphone SynInLev (Synthesizer in level) Min.Cn: Miniature Condenser Microphone...
  • Page 126 VS-1680’s Isolator cuts it completely. You may find turning the Isolator on and off or adjusting Intnsty (Intensity) the level in real time to be a very effective technique.
  • Page 127 This adjusts the volume level of the direct sound. AnPh (Analog Phaser) AnFl (Analog Flanger) The VS-1680’s features two analog phasers arranged in This is a stereo analog flanger effect that simulates parallel, so they can be used in stereo.
  • Page 128 Function of Each Effect Parameter LFO1 Depth LFO2 Depth This adjusts the depth of the phase effect cycle. LFO1 ChB (LFO1 Channel B Modulation) LFO2 ChB (LFO2 Channel B Modulation) You should usually set this to “Nor.” Setting this to “Inv”...

  • Page 129: Index

    Index R: Page Number of Owner’s Manual A: Page Number of Appendices Index (words) Effect ..........R30, R103, A74, A81 (Numeric) Effect bus .............R24, R106 Equalizer .............R75, A110 10-band graphic equalizer ......A102, A122 Error level............R130, R196 2-channel RSS.............A85, A113 Event ................R22 3-band Isolator..........A108, A126 Exclusive message ..........R195, A4 4-band parametric equalizer......A101, A122...
  • Page 130 Index Recording bus..............R24 Recording mode............R58 MD................R80, R140 Removable disk............R5, A64 MIDI ..............R128, A4 Reverb ..............A81, A110 MIDI clock..............R131 Reverb 2 ..............A99, A120 MIDI implementation chart ........A58 Rotary..............A91, A117 MIDI machine control (MMC) ......R194, A64 MIDI time code (MTC)........R128, A64 Marker ..............R36, R38 S/P DIF............R19, R74, A64 Mask fader ..............R159 SCMS ...............R5, A64...
  • Page 131 Index TOC..............R122, A65 Take.................R21 Tap marker function ..........R36, R38 Tape Echo 201 ..........A108, A127 Tempo map ............R133, R167 Terminator..............A5, A63 Terminator power ..........A5, A65 Track ................R21 Track bouncing...........R77, R121 Track channel............R22, R77 Track copy..............R83 Track cut.................R88 Track erase ..............R89 Track exchange..............R86 Track import ..............R92 Track insert ..............R87 Track move ..............R85...
  • Page 132 Index OUTPUT.........R18, R175, R176, R177 Index (panel print) 1 (START) ..............R16, R83 PAGE (JUMP)..........R16, R34, R156 2 (END) ..............R16, R83 PANE ..............R16, R180 3 (FROM) ...............R16, R83 PHANTOM +48V ..........R19, A64 4 (TO) ..............R16, R83 PHONES..............R18, R123 PLAY (DISPLAY) ..........R17, R31 AC IN................R18 PLAY (RESTART) ..........R17, R33 AUTO PUNCH.............R17, R65...
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