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Roland VS-1680 User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
"IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (p. 2), "USING
THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 3), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p.
5). These sections provide important information concerning
the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel
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provided by your new unit, Quick Start , User's Guide , and
Appendices should be read in their entirety. The user's guide
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  • Page 1 Copyright © 2000 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Visit the Roland US Web Site at...

  • 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

    • Before using this unit, make sure to read the • Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share instructions below, and the rest of the VS-1680 an outlet with an unreasonable number of other User’s Guide.
  • Page 4 (p. ???). indicated in quotes. For example, "STORE Current ?" ......................• The mixer section of the VS-1680 has a row of STATUS 110a • Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning buttons for each of the tracks. The command "Press Track in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out 3 STATUS"...

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on p. 2- itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be p. 3, please read and observe the following: possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. Power Supply Memory Backup •...

  • Page 6: Handling The Disk Drive

    (especially when it is late at night). • To transport the VS-1680, pack it in its original shipping Concerning Copyright carton, using the included packing or equivalent material.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Front and Rear Panels................19 Mixer Section............................. 19 Recorder Section ............................21 Rear Panel ..............................23 Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) ......25 Saving and Managing Data........................25 Managing Disk Contents (Partitioning)..................25 The Location Where a Performance is Recorded (Song) ............25 Sources, Tracks, and Channels....................
  • Page 8 Before You Begin ............................35 Turning On the Power........................35 If You Have Trouble Understanding Displays or Operations ..........35 Operating the VS-1680 ..........................35 Basic Navigation ............................36 Setting the Internal Clock ........................37 Before You Finish ............................. 38 Saving Your Song..........................
  • Page 9 Using the Metronome ..........................67 Saving Your Recordings .......................... 68 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer............69 Signal Flow (Busses)..........................70 Signal Busses in the VS-1680........................70 RECORDING Bus ......................... 70 MIX Bus ............................70 EFFECT Bus ........................... 70 AUX Bus ............................71 Input Mixer..............................
  • Page 10 Table of Contents [F1 (Meter)] METER........................88 [F3 (Solo)] SOLO..........................88 [F4 (Mute)] MUTE......................... 88 [F5 (Fader)] FADER ........................89 Track Mixer ............................... 89 [F1 (MIX)] MIX Bus Enable/Pan....................89 [F2 (Low)], [F3 (Mid)], and [F4 (High)] Equalizer..............89 [F5 (V.Trk)] V-Track Select......................89 [F6 (PRM.V)] Parameter View/[F6 (CH.V)] Channel View............
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Connecting Effects..........................100 Connecting Insert Effects in the Input and Track Mixer ............100 Connecting Insert Effects in the Master Block ................ 101 Three Insert Effect Examples ..................... 102 Connecting Effect Send-and-Return Loops................103 Effects Return Section......................... 104 Two Examples of Using Effect Send-and-Return Loops ............
  • Page 12 Adding a Song to a Partially Recorded Disc ................180 Arranging and Recording Multiple Songs to a CD-R Disc ........... 180 CD Player Function ..........................181 To Create an Audio CD-RW Using a Roland-Approved CD-RW Drive ......182 Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions...........185 Vari Pitch ..............................185 Numerics/ASCII ............................
  • Page 13 Items Necessary for Synchronization..................189 Master and Slave ......................... 189 Using MTC ........................... 189 Synchronization Using the VS-1680 as the Master..............190 Synchronization Using the VS-1680 as the Slave..............191 Using MTC Offset ........................191 Using the Sync Track (Master) ....................192 Recording MIDI Clock Messages....................
  • Page 14 DAT Backup Verification ........................236 Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders ......239 Drive Compatibility ..........................239 VS-880/880EX Æ VS-1680......................239 VS-1680 Æ VS-880 ........................239 VS-840/840EX ´ VS-1680 ......................239 Song Import............................. 239 Song Export ............................. 241 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings...........243 System Settings for Each Song......................
  • Page 15 Settings for the Slave VS......................255 Syncing a VS-1680 and a VS-880/880EX..................... 255 Syncing the VS-880 to the VS-1680 Using MTC and MMC ..........255 Using an External MIDI Device to Control the Mixer (Compu Mix) ..........256 Correspondence Between MIDI Channels and Controller Numbers........256 Preparations for Compu Mix.....................
  • Page 16 Table of Contents...

  • Page 17: Preparations

    • VS-1680 Quick Start The internal clock runs on battery power, so it continues to • VS-1680 Owner’s Manual function even after the VS-1680’s power is turned off. This • VS-1680 Appendices allows you to manage your songs by “time stamp,” the time and date of recording that is registered in the song data.

  • Page 18: Simple Operation

    A CD-R or CD-RW drive connected with a SCSI connector. dBu) to line level (+4 dBu)—and phantom power, allowing Such a device allows you to create songs on the VS-1680 and you to plug in condenser mics that require external power.

  • Page 19: Front And Rear Panels

    Front and Rear Panels Mixer Section fig.00-03 1. PEAK Indicators Use these indicators to confirm the correct recording level as set with the INPUT knobs. The indicators are set at the factory to illuminate when the input audio reaches -6 dB. You can change the peak level indicator setting so the indicators illuminate when audio reaches -3 dB, -6 dB or clipping (p.

  • Page 20: Master Fader

    Front and Rear Panels 7. MONITOR Knob EFFECT 2/4 RTN: Effect 2 and 4 Return You can assign an input to be recorded to a track by holding This adjusts the volume level output from the MONITOR down the track’s STATUS button, then pressing the desired jacks.

  • Page 21: Recorder Section

    Recorder Section fig.00-04 1. Graphic Display This displays shows various data related to the current status of the VS-1680 during recording, playback, editing, changing its settings, and so on. 2. FUNCTION Button This button switches the display screen and executes operations.
  • Page 22 10. EXT SYNC (External Sync) Button PREVIOUS: Recalls the most recent start or end point of a phrase. Pressed Press this button to designate the VS-1680 or an external with [SHIFT], this button recalls the previous marker. MIDI device as the master, or main, controlling NEXT: synchronization device.

  • Page 23: Rear Panel

    OUT/THRU: This connector can be used either as a MIDI OUT or as a MIDI THRU jack. With the factory settings, it will function as a MIDI OUT connector, which means it is set to transmit MIDI messages generated by the VS-1680.
  • Page 24 RCA-phono-type analog audio output jacks. With the factory * Switching the phantom power on or off while the VS-1680 is settings, there is no output from either the AUX A or the turned on produces a loud noise that can damage amps and AUXB jacks.

  • Page 25: Chapter 1 Before You Start (Vs-1680 Terminology)

    Furthermore, an external drive used by the VS-1680 cannot 2000 MB. be used by another device. fig.01-05 The VS-1680 is able to manage 500 MB, 1000 MB or 2000 MB Disk Drive of disk space at once. If you use a disk drive with a capacity (8.2GB)

  • Page 26: Sources, Tracks, And Channels

    Phrases: A “phrase” is a set of pointers that tells the dealing with large numbers of songs at the same time, or VS-1680 what portion of a take is to be played by a when you want to use the data on the VS-880 as well, setting track.

  • Page 27: About Button Names

    Signal Flow (Busses) On the VS-1680, signals flow through busses. Busses are shared pathways through which multiple signals can be sent to various tracks or channels. It may be easier to understand this if we use the analogy of water pipes.
  • Page 28 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 29: Input Mixer

    Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1680 Terminology) Input Mixer The Input Mixer is placed before the recorder section, and corresponds to the input jacks: INPUT 1–8, DIGITAL IN L/R. fig.01-10 The output of each input channel is assigned to the track on which it is to be recorded. Channels not assigned to tracks are output directly from the MASTER jacks.

  • Page 30: Track Mixer

    Switching the Fader Functions On the VS-1680, it is possible to adjust Input Mixer or Track Mixer settings by switching the function of the channel faders on the top panel. Pressing [FADER] on the top panel toggles the function of the channel faders between controlling the Input Mixer and the Track Mixer.

  • Page 31: Master Block

    Music that is recorded on disk can be recalled and played back immediately, no matter where it is located on the disk. This is obvious from the difference in speed with which you can move to the beginning of a song on the VS-1680 as opposed to a DAT recorder.

  • Page 32: 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 predetermined by the length of that tape. Moreover, any unused portion of the tape is wasted.

  • Page 33: Auxiliary Tracks For Each Track

    Auxiliary Tracks for Each Track The VS-1680 provides 16 playback tracks. Each track contains 16 of its own supplementary tracks that can be used for recording or playback. In other words, you can record performances containing up to 256 (16 tracks x 16) tracks. On each of the 16 tracks, any one—and only one—of its supplemental tracks can be playing back at any given moment.

  • Page 34: Effects Section

    Effects Section About the Effect Expansion Board Up to two optional VS8F-2 effect expansion boards can be installed in the VS-1680. With two VS8F-2s installed, four high-quality stereo—or eight mono—effects are available simultaneously for your use. With just a single VS8F-2 installed, you will be able to use EFFECT A (EFX1/2). With two VS8F-2s installed, you will be able to use both EFFECT A (EFX1/2) and EFFECT B (EFX3/4).

  • Page 35: Chapter 2 Basic Operation

    Operating the VS-1680 panel of the VS-1680. * When you turn on the power of the VS-1680, the drive must The VS-1680 features a wide variety of abilities and settings. be recognized and certain required data must be loaded. Thus, They are organized by type, function, operation, etc.

  • Page 36: Basic Navigation

    Used to make changes and edits to the optional internal Press and hold [SHIFT] whenever you want to use a Effects. command indicated on the VS-1680 by a white outlined box with white lettering. For example, to locate to the end of your System mode: song using SONG END hold [SHIFT] and press [SONG Used to make overall system settings.

  • Page 37: Setting The Internal Clock

    This allows you to organize recordings by day, time, and order. Use the following procedure to set the time and date in your VS-1680. * The internal clock is battery-powered. Once you set this, the values are remembered each time you turn the VS-1680 off.

  • Page 38: Before You Finish

    VS-1680, press should be saved. Also, the contents of a recorded song can be [NO].

  • Page 39: Restarting

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Restarting You can restart the VS-1680 without turning off the rear panel POWER switch. This is convenient for switching disks when working off of a removable drive (such as a Zip drive) connected to the VS-1680’s SCSI port.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Basic Operation...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Playback Operations

    POST appears above [F4], and by then pressing [F4]. Display Regions If you hold [SHIFT] and press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] twice, the When you first turn on the VS-1680, the following display level meter will be replaced by the Song Information display. will appear.

  • Page 42: Selecting A Playlist Display

    Chapter 3 Playback Operations Selecting a Playlist Display fig.12-11 You can select one of four Playlist displays by holding [SHIFT] and pressing [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to toggle between the displays: fig.playscreens [F3 (<- ->)]: This stretches the timeline in four stages. When a waveform is displayed, this laterally stretches out the waveform.

  • Page 43: Mixer Channel Display

    Chapter 3 Playback Operations 2. All mixer settings for Track 8 appear in the display. Here, post-fader levels. The current Levels setting is labeled either “Pre” or “Post in the lower left corner of the center portion of you can change all the settings for a track, including V- the display.

  • Page 44: Muting And Soloing

    The track is ready to be recorded and the source will 1. Hold [FADER/MUTE]. be heard. This occurs when the VS-1680 is in Record 2. Press any blinking SELECT button for a track, input or Ready and you press [PLAY], then press the flashing effect return to mute it.

  • Page 45: Using Locators

    Time locators are stored for each song using the locator banks. A blinking locator button will now LOCATOR buttons ([1]-[8]). The VS-1680 provides 64 different locators per song. The locators are organized into indicate which bank is active. The currently active bank will be blinking.

  • Page 46: Using Markers

    Chapter 3 Playback Operations The function buttons work as follows: fig.02-07a [F2 (NOW)]: Enters the value for the current position of the timeline, as indicated in the top of the display. [F3 (JUMP)]:Moves the current time to the value of the locator.

  • Page 47: Editing Marker Values

    Chapter 3 Playback Operations Editing Marker Values Clearing Specific Markers 1. Move to the marker you wish to delete by holding 1. Move to the marker you want to change. Hold [SHIFT] [SHIFT] and press [PREVIOUS] or [NEXT]. and press [PREVIOUS] or [NEXT] to move to the marker. 2.

  • Page 48: Other Ways To Move In A Song

    Current Song (Appendices, p. 63) * When handling important song data, or when using the Cursor VS-1680 for extended periods, we strongly recommend you Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the playback time use the Song Store procedure frequently. according to the position of the cursor. For example, if the 1.

  • Page 49: Protecting Songs (Song Protect)

    If you work in an environment where many different people 7. Press [F4 (Exec)]. use one VS-1680, you may want to use the following system: 8. Press [YES]. When you have finished all work for the day, turn Song Protect on immediately before shutting off the power to the 9.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 Playback Operations...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 Recording Operations

    This selects the amount of RDAC coding used by the song. [NUMERICS/ASCII] so it is lit. Then you can enter For most applications, Roland recommends using the MTP characters using the [SELECT] buttons. (Multi-Track Pro) mode. Once a song is created, the fig.03-02...
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 Recording Operations 3. If you wish to save any changes or edits made to the 1-8. Tracks 9-16 cannot be used. This mode is useful when recording two-channel stereo masters. current song, press [YES]. If the current song is a demo song, press [NO].
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 Recording Operations About Recording Times The available recording time for a hard drive depends on the selected recording mode, the sample rate, and the size of the hard drive. Both the recording mode and the sample rate can be selected on a song-by-song basis. Recording time in track minutes for a 2 GB partition is shown below: Track Minutes (See Appendices, p.

  • Page 54: The Recording And Mixing Process

    InitSong 005 The Recording and Mixing Process The recording procedure with the VS-1680 is similar to the process of recording with traditional multitrack recorders. The general process of recording a song is outlined below. 1. Connect instruments and microphones to the VS-1680.

  • Page 55: Connecting Instruments

    7. Mix down the tracks to your stereo recorder to make a master tape. Or, bounce down the tracks to a stereo track within the VS- 1680 to make your own original CD using an optional Roland VS-CDRII recorder. Connecting Instruments 1.
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 Recording Operations 3. Adjust the input sensitivity with the INPUT knob for each input. Provide a strong input signal by having instrument volumes as high as possible. Raise the INPUT level as high as possible without having the PEAK indicator light up. The level meters should show signal peaking between -12 dB and 0 dB.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 Recording Operations What to do About Low-Level Input Signals Occasionally, you may have a source which has a very low input level, such as when using a large diaphragm dynamic mic to record a soft-spoken vocalist. Use the steps below to provide extra gain to low-level inputs: 1.

  • Page 58: Recording On Other Tracks (Overdubbing)

    Chapter 4 Recording Operations Recording on Other Tracks and then use the TIME/VALUE dial to choose the V-Track. (Overdubbing) fig.03-21 Track onto which performance data is recorded In multitrack recording, the standard procedure is to record Track to be recorded or played back new tracks while listening to previously recorded tracks.

  • Page 59: Manual Punch-In/Punch-Out

    The track is ready to be recorded and the source will be Playback Recording Playback heard. This occurs if the VS-1680 is in Record Ready and you press PLAY, then press the flashing red status button. Solid Red: Record mode Time Signal is being recorded on the track.
  • Page 60 GPI: Controls playback and recording depending on the GPI Connect the optional foot switch to the VS-1680’s FOOT trigger signal received from the FOOT SWITCH jack. SWITCH jack. fig.03-09 GPI (See Appendices, p.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 Recording Operations fig.03-12 fig.03-15a 2. The punch-in and punch-out values appear in the display. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ and [ ] to move the cursor to the value you want to Using Markers adjust.

  • Page 62: Loop Recording

    10. Press [PLAY] to begin playback of the song. 11. The VS-1680 will automatically go into Record mode where the punch-in point was set. 12. The VS-1680 will automatically go out of record where the punch-out point was set. Once you’ve passed the punch-out point, press [STOP].
  • Page 63 [F3 (JUMP)]: 11. The VS-1680 will automatically go out of Record where Moves the time line to the currently stored loop start or loop end point, depending on which parameter is the punch-out point was set. Playback continues until the highlighted in the display.

  • Page 64: Undo And Redo

    Chapter 4 Recording Operations 16. To listen to the results of the recordings, press [ZERO] to fig.03-35 return to the beginning of the song and press [PLAY]. Track 5 Performance data 5 Performance data 5 Track 6 Performance data 6 Performance data 6 You can assign a footswitch to enter and exit Record mode Track 7...
  • Page 65 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Adjust the Pan for Each Track and fig.03-35 Check the Volume Levels for Each Performance data 5 Performance data 5 Track 5 Track Track 6 Performance data 6 Performance data 6 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. Track 7 Performance data 7 Performance data 7...

  • Page 66: Track Bouncing With Effects

    4. Set the Master Clock 9/10, hold [SHIFT] and press the SELECT button for In order to bring any digital signal into the VS-1680, you EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2. This action will include Effect 3 must synchronize the VS-1680’s internal clock with the and Effect 4 Returns in the track bounce.

  • Page 67: Using The Metronome

    You will only need display above [F5], press [PAGE] until you see to perform this procedure one time to enable the VS-1680 to “METRO” above [F5], then press [F5 (METRO)]. The record digital signals from CD players.

  • Page 68: Saving Your Recordings

    Chapter 4 Recording Operations fig.11-26 fig.08-10 Tempo Map Number Tempo Measure Beat Cursor 2. Use [ ] to move the cursor to “120.0” and use the 4. Press [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] to move the TIME/VALUE dial to change the tempo as desired.

  • Page 69: Chapter 5 Using The Digital Mixer

    • You can automate your mix The VS-1680 features a 26-channel digital mixer. The mixer is divided into three main sections, the 10-channel Input Mixer, which in the signal path, is situated before the recorder, the 16-channel Track Mixer, which is placed after the recorder, and the Master Block, which is used for determining which signal appears at each of the output jacks and connectors.

  • Page 70: Signal Flow (Busses)

    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 directly to recording tracks and are recorded. Other inputs may be sent to the effects processor, where reverb or chorus is applied before they are output.

  • Page 71: Aux Bus

    When two VS8F-2 effect boards are installed in the VS-1680, the AUX bus is reduced to two channels (AUX L/R). The other four channels of the AUX bus are re-assigned to enhance the EFFECT bus (EFX3 L/R and EFX4 L/R). The EFFECT bus can be used as an AUX bus as well.

  • Page 72: Track Mixer

    Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer ST IN: Whatever source is assigned to STEREO IN (p. 185) EFFECT 1: EFX1 Return level or EFX3 Return level EFFECT 2: EFX2 Return level or EFX4 Return level Press the SELECT button for the channel of the Input Mixer to which you wish to make adjustments. Use [ ], [ ], [ and [...

  • Page 73: Fader/Mute Button

    “ATT” (attenuation) control in The physical faders on the VS-1680 can be used to control the Input Mixer screen and use the TIME/VALUE dial to either the 10-channel Input Mixer, or the 16-channel Track boost the level of the incoming signal.

  • Page 74: Determining Output

    3. Press [F2(Mon)]. If “Mon” does not appear above [F2], press [PAGE] until “Mon” appears above [F2], and then press [F2(Mon)]. The VS-1680 has eight analog output jacks and two stereo fig.11-44 digital outputs. Each of these outputs can have various signals assigned to them.

  • Page 75: Digital Out Connectors

    The signal at the AUX3 bus, or AUX when a second The signal from each track of the recorder can be assigned VS8F-2 effect card is installed in the VS-1680. directly to each of the eight analog output jacks. This is 4.

  • Page 76: Mixer Routing

    Mixer is automatically routed to the stereo master mix. This is the default setting when a new song is created. Any source connected to an INPUT jack in to the VS-1680 is routed to the main stereo output. To change this setting, follow the procedure below.

  • Page 77: Stereo Link

    Track 9. separately, making it inconvenient to adjust their EQ, effects and so on. With the VS-1680, you can link adjacent pairs of 3. Hold [SHIFT] and move the fader to control the level of mixer channels so that you can make adjustments to both Track 10.

  • Page 78: Adjusting The Panning Of Stereo Linked Channels

    Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer 2. Press [F5 (Fader)]. If “Fader” does not appear above [F5], 4. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the press [PAGE] until you see “Fader” above [F5], and then cursor.

  • Page 79: Selecting V-Tracks

    5. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to Play mode. Selecting V-Tracks The VS-1680 provides 16 recordable tracks per channel. These are called “V-Tracks,” short for “Virtual Tracks.” By using the V-Tracks, you can record up to 256 tracks per song.
  • Page 80 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer 1. Press the SELECT button for the track to which you want fig.03-34c to make EQ settings. EQL gain (-12–12dB) The Track SELECT button lights, and the Track Mixer screen appears in the display. 2.

  • Page 81: Attenuation

    4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. Problem Phase Audio equipment connected as shown below will not result in audio being out of phase. In such cases, select “NRM.” The VS-1680 features balanced (TRS) INPUT jacks. The pin assignment of each input is configured as follows:...

  • Page 82: Copying Mixer Settings

    Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer fig.11-43 EFX4/AUX2 send pan Mixer Amplifier Speaker AUX/AUX3 send level The second AUX/AUX3 send pan The third The second 1. Press [SELECT)] for the copy-destination channel. 2. Press [PAGE] so that [F5] indicates “Copy,” and then press [F5 (Copy)].

  • Page 83: Mixer Scenes

    They can be saved within the 1. If the song is playing, press [STOP]. VS-1680. EZ Routing is useful for storing settings for frequent activities, such as “Recording a Drum Kit,” or 2.
  • Page 84 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Scene setting. For example, just adjust the V-Track setting for one playback track. 8. Once you’ve made the necessary mixer updates, press [SCENE] and then press the LOCATOR button to store the Scene again.

  • Page 85: Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail

    Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail This chapter explains in detail each of the settings available in the Mixer display for the Input Mixer, Track Mixer, and This adjusts the gain (-12 dB to +12 dB) and the shelving the Master Block. For general information about signal flow, frequency (40 Hz-1.5 kHz) of the low-band EQ.

  • Page 86: [F2 (Efx2)] Effect 2 Send

    Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail [F2 (EFX2)] Effect 2 Send Off: The channel is not sent to the EFFECT bus. Channel settings for the EFFECT 2 Bus. Sets the Effect Send Pre: Switch, the Send Level (0-127) and panning. The signal is sent to the EFFECT bus before it passes Sw (Effect Send Switch) through the mixer fader.

  • Page 87: [F2 (Ef2In)] Effect 2 Insert

    Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Ins: mixer channel. In other words, it is sent through one side of a stereo effect before it passes through the other side Both channels of the stereo effect are inserted into the of the effect. channel.

  • Page 88: [F4 (Ef4In)] Effect 4 Insert

    Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Snd (Insert Send Level) a stereo pair with a single set of parameters. This adjusts the level of signal (-42 dB to +6 dB) sent to the effect. The default setting is 0 dB. Adjacent channels are linked.

  • Page 89: [F5 (Fader)] Fader

    V-Track setting is only available in the Track Mixer. The to “on” when you simply want to mix an input without VS-1680 must be stopped before this value can be changed. A actually recording it. small box indicates that a recording has been made on the V-Track.

  • Page 90: [F2 (Efx2)] Effect 2 Send

    Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Level Switch, the Send Level (0-127) and panning. Sets the channel’s send level (0-127)to the EFFECT 1 Bus. Sw (Effect Send Switch) Switches the channel to the EFFECT bus. Panning Sets the channel’s panning (L63-R63) in the EFFECT 1 Bus. Off: The channel is not sent to the EFFECT bus.

  • Page 91: [F2 (Ef2In)] Effect 2 Insert

    Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Off: Each channel of the effect is inserted in series into the mixer channel. The effect is not inserted in the channel. Ins: * When Ins or InsS is selected, that effect cannot be inserted on any other channel.

  • Page 92: [F4(Ef4In)] Effect 4 Insert

    Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail [F2 (ATT)] Attenuation Rtn (Insert Return Level) This adjusts the level of signal (-42 dB to +6 dB) returned Lowers or boosts the volume level (-42 dB to +6 dB) of the from the effect. The default setting is 0 dB. channel.

  • Page 93: [F3 (Solo)] Solo

    AUX1/EFX3: [F4 (Mute)] MUTE The signal at the AUX1 bus, or, when a second VS8F-2 Effect card is installed in the VS-1680, the EFFECT 3 bus. Use this to turn the MUTE function on and off for a mixer AUX2/EFX4: channel.

  • Page 94: [F6 (Dout2)] Digital Out 2

    The signal at the AUX1 bus, or, when a second VS8F-2 Effect This adjusts the level of signal (-42 dB to +6 dB) sent to the card is installed in the VS-1680, the EFFECT 3 bus. effect. The default setting is 0 dB.

  • Page 95: [F4 (Ef4In)] Effect 4 Insert

    Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Snd (Insert Send Level) 9-16: This adjusts the level of signal (-42 dB to +6 dB) sent to the Tracks 9-16 are output from the analog output jacks 1-8. effect. The default setting is 0 dB. When DIRECT OUT is used, the MASTER, MONITOR and AUX jacks are used for the direct track outputs.

  • Page 96: [F5 (Aux)] Aux Master Send

    Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Panning Sets the overall panning (L63-R63) of the EFFECT 4 Send. [F5 (AUX)] AUX Master Send Master Block settings for the AUX Bus. Level Sets the master send level (0-127) of the AUX Bus. Panning Sets the panning (L63-R63) of the master AUX Send.

  • Page 97: Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (Vs8F-2)

    A and EFFECT B. With two VS8F-2s installed, each of the Cursor Current Effect effects in EFFECT A—EFX1 and EFX2—and the effects in EFFECT B—EFX3 and EFX4—may be used. You can apply up to four effects at a time to each channel of the VS-1680’s mixer. fig.05-01 EFFECTS EFFECT A...

  • Page 98: Creating And Saving User Effect Patches

    Creating and Saving User Effect Patches A VS-1680 with one or two of the optional VS8F-2 effect boards installed will have 200 user patches, which are the [F1 (<-Blk)]: same as the first 200 preset patches. It is possible to overwrite Displays the settings of the previous effect block.

  • Page 99: Effect Types

    Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) 5. If you wish to clear the scene, press [SCENE] once. Then fig.05-14 Patch Number Patch Name hold [CLEAR] and press the blinking SCENE button which you wish to clear. About Algorithms An algorithm determines the composition or structure of an effect.

  • Page 100: Effect Send-And-Return Loops

    ], [ ], and [ ] to move the channels of the VS-1680’s mixer can be routed to a single cursor to “EFXIns.” Or, press [F1 (Ef1In)]. If “Ef1In” does effect using a send-and-return loop. For example, you can not appear above [F1], press [PAGE] a few times until have up to 26 different mixer channels routed to the same you see “Ef1In,”...

  • Page 101: Connecting Insert Effects In The Master Block

    Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Off: The channel is not routed into the effect. When EFX1 is used in Track 6 Ins: The channel is routed into both channels of the stereo effect. InsL: The channel is routed into the left channel of the stereo effect.

  • Page 102: Three Insert Effect Examples

    Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) not appear above [F1], press [PAGE] a few times until 5. Use the TIME/VALUE dial or [ ], [ ], [ you see “Ef1In”, and then press [F1 (Ef1In)]. and [ ] to move the cursor to Effect Preset Patch P088 3.

  • Page 103: Connecting Effect Send-And-Return Loops

    Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Next, Set Up the Mixer 4. Use [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to EFX2. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the Effect Insert Switch 1. Press the SELECT button for Input 2. The button to “Ins.”...

  • Page 104: Effects Return Section

    Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Effects Return Section Two Examples of Using Effect Send-and-Return Loops When used in a send-and-return loop, each of the four effects has its own return level. You can adjust the return level for Example 1: Add a Delay to a Recorded each effect using the following procedure.

  • Page 105: Using Effects While Recording

    Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Begin by Selecting the Effect: Here are a few recording terms you should be familiar with: “Print” 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. This verb means the same as “record.” 2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F4 (EFFECT B)]. “Wet”...

  • Page 106: Listening To An Insert Effect While Recording

    “dry.” one of the guitar amp simulators in the VS-1680. General Strategy: Connect effect loop in Track Mixer General Strategy:Insert the effect in the Track Mixer.

  • Page 107: Recording An Effect Send-And-Return Loop

    Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Recording an Effect Send-and- Example: Record a vocalist through a compressor Return Loop General Strategy: Insert effect in Input Mixer Details for this Example: Select Patch P096 as Effect 2, insert This example explains how to use an effect loop while on Input 1.

  • Page 108: Recording Stereo Effects

    For example, use the following procedure to set up the 3. To print an insert effect applied to an input, make sure VS-1680 to record a stereo effect on Input 8 to Tracks 7/8: that it is inserted on the input and not the track. To listen 1.

  • Page 109: Chapter 8 Ez Routing

    EZ Routing Step Editing walks you through the necessary setup procedure for recording, mixing, bouncing and mastering. As you begin your setup, the VS-1680 presents the first screenful of parameters that must be set. When you are ready, press {F2 (STEP)] to proceed to the next set of parameters until the entire setup is complete.

  • Page 110: Setting Up For Recording Using Step Editing

    Chapter 8 EZ Routing Setting Up for Recording Using Step Editing Select this when you want to make a new recording from a source connected to one of the INPUT jacks. If you wish to cancel the settings procedure, press [F6 (EXIT)]. 1.
  • Page 111 Chapter 8 EZ Routing 6. Only the source and destination channels you specified during Step 4 will be shown. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. fig.02-20 Cursor Pan/Balance...
  • Page 112 Chapter 8 EZ Routing 11. Press [F2 (STEP ->)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP<- )]. 12. Select mixer channels to be output to the AUX bus. The AUX bus is useful for creating a separate headphone mix for the performer you are recording.

  • Page 113: Setting Up For Mixing Using Step Editing

    Select this when you want to adjust the balance of each track, or to mix your song to an external two-track recorder. Select this to use the Input Mixer during mixdown to mix external sources along with your 16 tracks to the VS-1680’s stereo MASTER mix outputs.
  • Page 114 Chapter 8 EZ Routing 6. Only the sources—Input Mixer Channels and Track Mixer Channels—you specified during Step 4 will be shown. Use [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. fig.02-26 Cursor Level...

  • Page 115: Setting Up For Bouncing Using Step Editing

    Chapter 8 EZ Routing 12. Select the Master Section settings. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. fig.02-29 Monitor Select Equalizer Mode Direct Out Effect Insert 13.
  • Page 116 Chapter 8 EZ Routing 4. Specify the source tracks for the bounce and the destination track(s). First press the Track SELECT for the source track, then press the Track STATUS button for the destination track. Using this method, you can assign a single source track to two different destination tracks for recording.
  • Page 117 Chapter 8 EZ Routing 8. Make the settings for the effects. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and 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 118 Chapter 8 EZ Routing fig.02-35 AUX Switch AUX Send Level AUX Send Pan/ Balance Cursor 13. Press [F2 (STEP ->)]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP<- )]. 14. Select the Master Section settings. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [...

  • Page 119: Using Ez Routing Quick Editing

    Quick Editing lets you quickly get to VS-1680’s Input Mixer, Track Mixer, effect and mastering parameters so that you can change their values in a hurry. Once you become familiar with the many things you can do on the VS-1680, you may find Quick Editing to be the fastest way to create a new setup.
  • Page 120 Chapter 8 EZ Routing fig.02-14 Track Mixer Settings Cursor Output destination (MIX bus or track) Track to be recorded (up to two tracks) Track Status Effect Send Switch AUX Send Switch Stereo Link V-track Pop-up Window Mix Send Level Mix Send Pan fig.02-15 Effect Settings Cursor...

  • Page 121: Using Ez Routing Templates

    Chapter 8 EZ Routing Using EZ Routing Templates Saving an EZ Routing Template 1. When you have pressed the SAVE button after creatinga new setup,the Routing Save screen appears in the display. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number of the desired memory location for your EZ Routing template. fig.02-17 Routing Number Routing Name...

  • Page 122: Recalling An Ez Routing Template

    Chapter 8 EZ Routing Recalling an EZ Routing Template 1. Press [EZ ROUTING]. The EZ Routing icon appears in the display. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] or use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the routing you want to use. 3.

  • Page 123: Chapter 9 Automix

    Mixer Automation With the VS-1680, you can record the present status or condition of the mixer as a Scene. However, you cannot change a Scene while the song is playing. If you want to store mixer settings that change as the song plays, use Automix. Automix allows both static (Snapshot) and dynamic (realtime) changes in mixer settings during song playback.

  • Page 124: Using Automix

    Chapter 9 Automix Using Automix 5. Press [F2 (LM In)] to view fader and panning positions for the Input Mixer. fig.11-06 6. Press [F3 (LMAux)] to view fader and panning positions To begin using Automix, press [AUTOMIX]. for the Effect Sends and Aux Send. The button indicator lights, indicating that Automix mode is on.

  • Page 125: Realtime Automix Of Input Faders

    Chapter 9 Automix 8. While the song is playing, move the track faders to adjust 7. Press [PLAY] to begin recording Automix data. the mix of your song as you like. New Automix data will 8. While the song is playing, move the faders to adjust the only be recorded for those faders that are moved during mix of your song as you like.

  • Page 126: Snapshot Automation

    Chapter 9 Automix Snapshot Automation SELECT button for EFFECT 1/3 RTN so it blinks, indicating Automix Record Ready for the Effect 1 Return. Static mixer settings can be recorded with Automix. This 4. Confirm the SELECT button for EFFECT 2/4 RTN is type of Automix involves taking a mixer “Snapshot.”...

  • Page 127: Automating Effect Changes

    Automating Effect Changes “no delay” version of the effect selected. Next, advance the VS-1680 to the beginning of the guitar solo. Select the “delay” Use Snapshot automation to program effect patch changes version of your effect and create a second Snapshot. Finally, “on the fly.”...

  • Page 128: Two Gradation Examples

    Chapter 9 Automix When the timeline is positioned between two 3. Locate to the point in the song where you want the cross- Snapshot markers. fade to begin. Press either [SCENE] and [NEXT] or [SCENE] and 4. Bring the fader for Track 9/10 to the 0 dB position. Bring [PREVIOUS].

  • Page 129: Updating Automix

    Chapter 9 Automix Updating Automix 1. Change the Fader Match setting to “Null.” See "Fader Match," p. 243. When using Automix, it is not necessary to mix all track 2. Move to the location in the song where you wish to re- faders simultaneously.

  • Page 130: Editing Automix Data (Micro Edit)

    Chapter 9 Automix 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System 4. Press [ ]. The cursor moves to “Edit Target.” Use the menu icon is displayed. If the System menu icon does not TIME/VALUE dial to select the Automix parameter you appear, press [F6 (EXIT)].
  • Page 131 Chapter 9 Automix fig.4-03 fig.4-05_80 Target This will indicate the type of Automix data that you selected to be erased in Step 6. If you wish to erase all Automix data, 6. Make sure that the cursor is located at “Edit Target,” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “All Level and Pan.”...
  • Page 132 Chapter 9 Automix 3. Press [PAGE] so that [F5] indicates “A.Mix,” and then fig.4-04.e press [F5 (A.Mix)]. fig.4-02 Check marks Even if there is only one marker for the Automix data that you wish to copy, press [F1 (In)] and then [F1 (Out)] for the 4.
  • Page 133 Chapter 9 Automix Smooth Data Transitions Destination Mark Select the first marker of the copy destination. This operation creates Automix data that smoothly connects The markers that had originally been assigned to the copy the first Automix marker in the specified area with the last destination will remain, but the data will be rewritten.
  • Page 134 Chapter 9 Automix data to which you wish to apply the Gradation fig.4-17 operation. 7. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the first marker of the Automix data to which you wish to apply Linear Exp+ Exp- the Gradation operation, and press [F1 (In)].
  • Page 135 Chapter 9 Automix 6. Make sure that the cursor is located at “Edit Target,” and fig.4-20.e Shift use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Automix data that will be increased or decreased. 7. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the first marker of the Automix data you wish to increase or decrease, and press [F1 (In)].

  • Page 136: Erasing Automix Data On Specified Channels

    Snapshots Expand Threshold This procedure will erase ALL markers in the VS-1680! 1. Hold [SHIFT] and [CLEAR], and press [TAP]. “Clear All Tap Markers?” appears in the display. 0 M1 2. Press [YES]. Or, if you wish to cancel the operation, press Time [NO].

  • Page 137: Saving And Exiting Automix

    Chapter 9 Automix Erase Mode: Selects the Automix data to be erased Event: Only automation events are erased. Markers will remain in place. Marker: Both regular markers as well as Automix markers are erased. Erase From: Specify the beginning marker number of the range that you want erased.
  • Page 138 Chapter 9 Automix...

  • Page 139: Chapter 10 Track And Phrase Editing

    If [F2 (All)] is pressed, all tracks will be selected to be Trim Out allow you to define and edit entire sections of your erased. song at once. Best of all, because the VS-1680’s Undo function (p. 64) works during editing in the same way that it does Press [F1 (Back)].

  • Page 140: Track Cut

    Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing 6. Press [F4 (Exec)]. This executes the Track Erase. press a STATUS button and then change your mind, press it again to change it back to green. 7. When Track Erase is completed correctly, “Complete” Alternate method: appears in the display.

  • Page 141: Track Move

    Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing fig.04-23 fig.04-08 Example 1: Moving within the same track Start Time Example 2: Moving to a different track START (Start Point) Specifies the start time of the segment to be cut. END (End Point) Specifies the end time of the segment to be cut.
  • Page 142 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Press [F3 (MARK)]. fig.04-10 d. If [F2 (All)] is pressed, all tracks are selected to be moved. fig.04-09 START (Start Point) Specifies the start time of the segment to be moved. END (End Point) Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired V- Specifies the end time of the segment to be moved.

  • Page 143: Track Copy

    Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Alternate method: Press [F1 (SelTr)]. If you are unhappy with the edit you made, press [UNDO]. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the “UNDO Level 1” will be displayed. Press [YES] to restore cursor to the track you want to copy.

  • Page 144: Track Insert

    Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing fig.04-04 If you plan on using Track Copy to arrange sections of your song, it is a good idea to use the metronome when you record. Then you will be able to select sections of your song for copying by using the measure and beat indicators.

  • Page 145: Track Exchange

    Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing fig.04-18 V-Tracks, set this to “On.” 6. Press [F4 (Exec)]. This executes the Track Insert. 7. When Track Insert is completed correctly, “Complete” appears in the display. 8. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. If you are unhappy with the edit you made, press [UNDO].

  • Page 146: Track Time Compression/Expansion

    Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Alternate method: fig.04-29 Example 1: Compression Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to the track you want to exchange. Press [F3 (MARK)]. If [F2 (All)] is pressed, all tracks are selected to be exchanged.
  • Page 147 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing cursor to the track you want to time compress. END (End Point) Press [F3 (MARK)]. Specifies where the time compression or expansion will end. d. If [F2 (All)] is pressed, all tracks are selected to be cut.

  • Page 148: Track Name

    Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing 6. The Track Name screen appears in the display. Using Compression/Expansion: ], [ ], [ ], and [ ], and the TIME/ 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [SONG END]. VALUE dial, enter the name of the Track. 2.

  • Page 149: Track Import

    Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Track Import fig.04-38 This allows you to copy recordings from other songs into the current song. fig.04-35 Current Drive Current Song Other Song Performance Data Performance Data 7. Press [ ]. The cursor moves to “Source Track.” 8.

  • Page 150: Phrase Editing

    Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Phrase Editing Phrase Delete This operation deletes the specified phrase. This operation In Play mode, you can select the phrase that you wish to edit, does not change the position of other phrases or tracks on the and quickly jump to the desired editing window using the timeline.
  • Page 151 Specify the volume (-84-6 dB) that will be used when searching for the point at which the phrase stops sounding. The VS-1680 will search for a point that falls below this level. OUT Margin Specify the length of time (0.1–9.9 sec) that will be preserved 7.
  • Page 152 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing 5. Press [F1 (SelPh)]. 6. Press the [STATUS] button of the phrase that you wish to split. The STATUS indicator will light in red. OUT Threshold Alternatively, you can use [ ], [ ], [ ], and ] to move the cursor to the phrase that you wish to OUT Margin...

  • Page 153: Phrase Move

    Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing To (to point) fig.04-52 Specify the time location at which the phrase will be split. 9. Press [F4 (Exec]. 10. When the display indicates “Complete,” press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. You will return to Play mode. ig.04-63 Phrase Move This operation moves the specified phrase to another...

  • Page 154: Phrase New

    Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing fig.04-56a The order in which the takes were recorded Phrase 2 Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Phrase 1 Time Phrase New You can create a new phrase any time you wish from any fig.6-05.e recorded take in the song. The order of the V-tracks on which the takes are recorded Creating a New Phrase 1.

  • Page 155: Naming Takes

    Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Naming Takes You can assign a name to a take in the Phrase New window. When you do so, you also have option of automatically re- naming any phrases that play a part of the take. 1.

  • Page 156: Deleting A Take (Delete)

    Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing [F4 (Ins)]: Insert a space at the cursor location. [F5 (Write)]: Finalize the take name and exit the window. [F6 (EXIT)]: Exit the window without finalizing the take name. 9. After assigning the name, press [F5 (Write)]. A message will ask whether you also want to change the names of the phrases used by that take.

  • Page 157: Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools

    Simple edits such as Track Erase and Track Cut only have two edit values: START and END. Edits such as Track Move The first step to editing audio on the VS-1680 is finding the and Track Copy have two additional values: FROM and TO.
  • Page 158 Below is a specific example of how to perform one of the 8. Press [F4 (Exec)] to execute the edit based on the most basic edits on the VS-1680, Track Erase. In Track Erase, parameters you’ve defined. If it didn’t work, press the area of audio between the Start and End points is [UNDO] and then [ENTER] to “undo”...
  • Page 159 1 to 10 seconds. Press the appropriate Preview Setting Edit Points Using Scrub button [TO], [THRU], or [FROM] when the song is stopped. Another part of the Preview section of the VS-1680 is the [TO]: Scrub function. Scrub provides an exact method to find edit A preview of the song is played back one time for the points.
  • Page 160 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the track which is heard during Scrub. When using the Scrub function in the VS-1680, it is possible to scrub both forward and backward. That is, you can turn 5. Press [SCRUB].

  • Page 161: Step 2: Perform The Button-Pushes To Complete The Edit

    Waveform Display [F5 (WAVE)]: Removes the waveform display from the screen. The pop-up waveform display in the VS-1680 is very useful for precision editing. The waveform shows audio amplitudes 7. When you are done viewing the waveform for a track, of the recorded track.

  • Page 162: Track Editing Vs. Phrase Editing

    END field. called “track editing” and “phrase editing.” Every time you start and stop recording, the VS-1680 creates a block of audio * Continue this method for FROM and TO fields in applicable in the display. These blocks are called “phrases,” and they edit functions (e.g., Track Copy).

  • Page 163: An Editing Note Of Caution

    [SCRUB], [PREVIEW TO], [PREVIEW FROM] and the Waveform display to find the edit points. The VS-1680 is not able to play individual pieces of audio 1. Determine the START and END points of the loop, using that are 0.5 seconds in length or smaller.
  • Page 164 ] to move the cursor to “+Insert.” Use the holding [SHIFT] and the respective Locators 2 thru 4. TIME/VALUE dial to select “On.” The VS-1680 will now Whatever the current time is, when you hold [SHIFT] automatically insert the amount of blank space necessary and the first four LOCATOR buttons, will be entered for the copy.

  • Page 165: Chapter 12 Song Editing

    Chapter 12 Song Editing 6. Press [ENTER]. This will move the cursor to the second This chapter explains editing that can be done across an entire song, rather than on a track-by-track basis. section. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to define the second section of your song, as defined by the audio which plays between the two markers you specify.

  • Page 166: Song Split

    Chapter 12 Song Editing [F4 (Arng)]: fig.11-35 Moves the cursor back to “Arrange.” [F5 (Exec)]: Executes Song Arrange. [F6 (EXIT)]: Exits the Song Arrange screen. * If the time for the new playlist to begin is set at a point earlier than the previous song end, the original playlist is overwritten.

  • Page 167: Song Combine

    Combine, make a backup of both the source and destination songs using a CD-R, CD-RW or DAT recorder. fig.11-39 You can perform Song Combine with any two VS-1680 songs that have the same sample rate and recording mode. The information copied to the current song includes performance data (audio) and the information that designates the track numbers the performance data is recorded on.
  • Page 168 Chapter 12 Song Editing...

  • Page 169: Chapter 13 Mastering

    Chapter 13 Mastering Mastering * In order to take full advantage of the VS-1680’s potential—the number of tracks that can be recorded/played simultaneously and recording capacity—we recommend that you use a hard The VS-1680 contains everything you need to turn your song disk that is 2.1 GB in size or greater.
  • Page 170 Chapter 13 Mastering 6. Press [FADER] so that the TR (track) indicator lights. After Rec (after recording) Specify the time location of the mastering track to which the fig.2-07.e mixdown will be recorded. When creating an original audio CD, it is usually best to select “to ZERO.” Dark to ZERO : Place the data starting at 00h00m00s00f.

  • Page 171: Mastering Tracks Status Shortcuts

    Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Mastering Tracks Status fig.2-11 Shortcuts Shortcut 1 1. Press [MASTER]. 2. Press [PAGE] so that [F6] indicates “M.Tr,” and then press [F6 (M.Tr)]. 3. The mastering tracks can be turned off, or set to record or play back.

  • Page 172: Playing Back The Mastering Tracks

    Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Playing Back the Mastering fig.2-15 Tracks Here’s how you can verify the audio that was mixed down to the mastering tracks. You will listen to the mastering tracks. Tracks 1-16 themselves will not be played. 1.

  • Page 173: Mixing Down While Inserting Effects

    Chapter 13 Mastering Mixing Down While 6. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “EFXIns.” Inserting Effects fig.2-19 If a VS8F-2 effect expansion board (sold separately) is installed, you can insert effects as you mix down. While performing a mixdown, it is common to insert an effect such as a parametric equalizer or a compressor.

  • Page 174: To Prohibit Digital Copying

    To Prohibit Digital Copying 14. Hold down [STOP], and press [STATUS] for all tracks When mixing down from the VS-1680 to a DAT recorder or (1–15/16) that you wish to mix down. The STATUS similar recorder via a digital connection, you can prevent indicator will light in green.

  • Page 175: Connecting The Cd-R/Cd-Rw Drive

    Creating an Audio CD as shown below. If the CD-R is the only SCSI device connected to the VS-1680—or if it is the last device in the SCSI chain—make sure that a terminator plug is You can create your own audio CD by choosing audio from...

  • Page 176: Creating A Master Stereo Mix

    Blank Space Performance Data Blank Space VS-1680. You can do this easily by bouncing your existing tracks to two available tracks on the VS-1680 (see Before Track Cutting "Mastering," p. 169). Or, if you mix your songs to an external stereo recorder such as a DAT recorder, you can transfer the stereo mixes back into the VS-1680 for CD recording.

  • Page 177: Assembling Multiple Songs For Cd Recording

    CD in your compositions with the digital stereo recorder in order to create professional quality VS-1680 and write the song onto a CD-R, obey the copyright CD masters. Here’s an example of how you would use the notice on the original CD.

  • Page 178: Writing Songs To Cd-R Discs

    Check them by pressing [NEXT] then [PLAY]. If you need to The placement of a CD track marker in a VS-1680 song sends erase a marker, press [CLEAR]+[SONG]+[TAP]. a command to the CD-R to increment the track number on If you are only recording one song to the CD-R, it is not the CD-R disc by one.
  • Page 179 Track which you want written as the right track Track which you want written as the left track Song Name 10. Select the left and right tracks from the VS-1680 that you want written to the CD-R. Use [ ], [...

  • Page 180: Adding A Song To A Partially Recorded Disc

    Chapter 13 Mastering Adding a Song to a Partially 14. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the Recorded Disc cursor to Finalize use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired setting. To learn about Finalize and Write You can add new songs to a CD-R disc that has not been Method, see "Finalizing,"...

  • Page 181: Cd Player Function

    * When using the CD Player function, the transport control 3. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F1 (SONG)]. The Song Menu buttons do not control standard VS-1680 transport functions. icon appears in the display. * The audio playing from the CD-R/CD-RW drive cannot be 4.

  • Page 182: To Create An Audio Cd-Rw Using A Roland-Approved Cd-Rw Drive

    Roland-Approved CD-RW Drive You can create an audio CD using a CD-RW disc, but it is 8. Select the left and right tracks from the VS-1680 that you impossible to play back audio data recorded on a CD-RW want written to the CD-R. Use [...
  • Page 183 The amount of drive space source tracks occupy on the return to Step 2. VS-1680 may not be the same amount of disc space it occupies on a CD-R/CD-RW disc. The track size on the VS-1680 varies depending on the number of tracks and recording mode used.
  • Page 184 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering...

  • Page 185: Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions

    Vari Pitch Entering Numbers 1. Press [NUMERICS/ASCII]. The button indicator lights. Vari Pitch allows the VS-1680 to match the pitch of 2. Use the [LOCATOR], [BANK(9)], and [SCENE(0)] previously recorded tracks to the instrument currently being buttons to enter numerals as indicated below.

  • Page 186: Removing A Direct Current Offset From The Mix Bus

    When the level meters of a device (mixer etc.) connected to MONITOR knob toward the right without pressing the output of the VS-1680 may move even though no sound [SELECT]—or if you let go of [SELECT] while turning is being output from the VS-1680, you may be experiencing a the knob, a high-volume noise capable of damaging your amp or speakers may occur.

  • Page 187: Shut Down And Restart

    4. When shut down has been completed properly, “PowerOFF/RESTART” appears in the display. If you wish to restart the VS-1680 without turning off the rear panel POWER switch, hold [SHIFT] and press [PLAY (RESTART)]. This restarts the VS-1680. Restart is convenient when switching removable disks in drives—such as the Zip...
  • Page 188 Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions...

  • Page 189: Chapter 15 Using External Midi Devices

    SECAM/PAL (See Appendices, p. 64) 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 controls the MIDI sequencer. When you use MIDI Clock, you can synchronize a MIDI sequencer using the VS-1680 as the master, but it is not possible to synchronize the VS-1680 as a slave to MIDI Clock.

  • Page 190: Synchronization Using The Vs-1680 As The Master

    Synchronization Using the VS-1680 as the Master When you want the VS-1680 to control the MIDI sequencer, use the following procedure: 7. Use [ ], [ ], [...

  • Page 191: Synchronization Using The Vs-1680 As The Slave

    MTC signal sent to the VS-1680 may be unstable. If the synchronization is erratic, try using the VS-1680 as the master device, or try MIDI OUT raising the VS-1680 Sync Error Level as described above.

  • Page 192: Using The Sync Track (Master)

    Tempo mapping is described in the next section. What is the Sync Track? If the VS-1680 is slaved to a MIDI device using a negative offset, song playback across 00h00m00s00f00 will In addition to the tracks for recording audio signals, the VS- momentarily stop at 23h59m59s29f99 before resuming 1680 has a separate track for recording MIDI Clock signals.

  • Page 193: Recording Midi Clock Messages

    Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Recording MIDI Clock Messages Synchronized Operation 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sequencer as shown 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sequencer as shown below: below: fig.08-06 fig.08-07 MIDI OUT MIDI IN...

  • Page 194: Using The Tempo Map

    MIDI Clock: one is to use the sync track, and the other is to use the tempo map. This section provides an explanation Meas (Measure) of how to control the MIDI sequencer from the VS-1680 using Selects the measure number of the song (1-999) where a tempo map.

  • Page 195: Synchronized Operation

    6. Hold [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. The Sync/Tempo live drum track in the VS-1680. If you create a sync track or tempo map which matches the live drum track, the MIDI screen appears in the display.
  • Page 196 TIME/VALUE dial to change each value. fig.08-13 Create a Tempo Map from a Sync Track If you have already recorded a VS-1680 sync track from an external MIDI source, you can convert it into a tempo map. 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. Beat 2.
  • Page 197 00h00m00s00f00. If this is the case, you can determine how much later recording begins after the start of the song. This In cases where live audio was recorded into the VS-1680 time is referred to as the “offset.” If you want the first...

  • Page 198: Using Midi Controller Messages

    Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Using MIDI Controller Messages The VS-1680 can transmit its mixer settings and functions as MIDI messages, and MIDI messages from an external MIDI controller can be used to control the VS-1680’s track status and mixer settings.

  • Page 199: Switching Scenes

    MIDI Channels 1-4 correspond to EFX1-EFX4 respectively. to. Scenes cannot be switched during recording. The relationship between the bank number received by the VS-1680 and the effect patch number it selects is shown here: 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System CC # 0 CC # 32 menu icon appears in the display.

  • Page 200: Using An External Midi Sound Source To Play The Metronome

    A MIDI sound source can be used as a metronome in place of the VS-1680’s internal metronome. To do this, use the following procedure: 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sound generator as shown below. 6. Use [ ], [...

  • Page 201: Using An External Midi Device To Adjust The Mixer (Compu Mix)

    The VS-1680 can send and receive mixer settings and movements as MIDI messages. You can use an external MIDI controller to control the VS-1680’s faders, and by using a MIDI sequencer to record mixer settings and movements during playback as MIDI song data, the mixer can be controlled automatically by the MIDI sequencer when the song is played back.
  • Page 202 Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices 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 Master Level MST Send Level Master Balance Level Meter EFX1 SND Level...

  • Page 203: Preparations For Compu Mix

    MIDI song data and the VS- cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to change the settings. 1680 song, and begin playback on the VS-1680, the mixer is MIDI Thru controlled according to the Compu Mix data.

  • Page 204: Midi Machine Control

    Cntrl Local (Control Local Switch) When this is set to “Off,” actual volume levels remain unchanged even when the faders on the VS-1680 are moved. Normally, this is set to “On.” For this application, set the Control Local switch to “Off.”...

  • Page 205: Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers

    MIDI-based sequencing system along Typically, you have a “master” device and a “slave” device. with the recorded tracks in the VS-1680. This can reserve the When the master device is started, the slave device will start VS-1680’s tracks for recording vocals, guitar, etc.

  • Page 206: Specific Software Applications

    1. Connect the MIDI OUT port of your MIDI interface to the MIDI IN port of the VS-1680. Connections 2. Connect the MIDI OUT port of the VS-1680 to the MIDI 1. Connect the MIDI OUT port of the VS-1680 to the MIDI IN port of your MIDI interface.

  • Page 207: Cubase Vst

    Version 4.0 on a Macintosh is used in the following example. Connections 1. Connect the MIDI OUT port of the VS-1680 to the MIDI Cubase as Master Device IN port of your MIDI interface. There are various methods that can be used to synchronize Cubase Settings Cubase with the VS-1680.

  • Page 208: Logic Audio

    VS-1680. Logic will automatically recognize the frame VS-1680 Settings rate that the VS-1680 is using. If it is different than the frame 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. rate set in Logic, a pop-up window will appear allowing you to adjust Logic’s frame rate accordingly.

  • Page 209: Digital Performer

    VS-1680 to Performer, the first thing you need 9. Click on “Slave to External Sync” in the Basics menu. A to do is create a VS-1680 device in your FreeMIDI setup. You check mark will appear next to it.

  • Page 210: Vision Dsp

    4. Click on “OK.” various devices in your MIDI studio. When using a VS-1680 with Vision, the first thing you need to do is create a VS-1680 VS-1680 Settings device in your OMS setup. You should only have to do this 1.
  • Page 211 The next example uses MTC, with the VS-1680 controlling the playback of Vision. Connections 1. Connect the MIDI OUT port of the VS-1680 to the MIDI IN port of your MIDI interface. Vision Settings 1. Click on “Sync Options...” in the Options menu.
  • Page 212 Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers...

  • Page 213: Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives

    * If you wish to use removable disks or song data on both the Partition 1 Partition 2 VS-1680 and the VS-880, there will be limitations as to what (1000MB) (400MB) you can do. This is a result of factors such as differing partition sizes and the available number of tracks.

  • Page 214: Recording Times Vs. Sample Rate/Recording Modes

    This storage of this material can be a great advantage because it enables the VS-1680 to have an Undo function (p. 64) that can, for example, recover data that was recorded-over by accident.

  • Page 215: Song Erase

    Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives For example, if you record on a track, then rewind and function is used to delete song data from the current drive. If record over again on the same track without selecting a you would like to use a song at a later time, make sure you different V-Track, the first recording will reside on the hard back that song up (p.

  • Page 216: Using External Hard Drives

    Selecting an External Hard Drive Most SCSI hard drives that adhere to AV specifications will work with the VS-1680. Bear in mind that drives that do not meet AV specs, though not recommended for recording and playback, are often still reliable for data storage. The VS-1680 can format a compatible drive in either 1 GB or 2 GB partitions and can also access up to eight partitions.

  • Page 217: Connecting A Removable External Hard Drive

    VS-1680 as is. You must initialize the removable drive to the VS-1680. drive so it can be used by the VS-1680. When a drive is fig.06-01 initialized, all existing data on that drive is erased—all of its contents are irretrievably lost.

  • Page 218: Saving A Song To An External Drive

    Drive [F1 (DrSel)]: Displays a directory of the currently connected drives. You can save a song created on the VS-1680 to an external drive, such as a Zip drive. This is a good way to have the Use [ ], [...
  • Page 219 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to “Source VS-1680’s hard drive using the Song Copy Extract procedure. Song.” If song data is copied onto disks that already have data on 6. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the them, the older data will be erased.
  • Page 220 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Song Copy Archives 7. Press [ ] to move the cursor to “Destination Drive.” Use the following procedure to copy a song that cannot fit on 8. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the destination drive a single disk: and partition.

  • Page 221: Loading A Song From An External Drive Using Song Copy Playable

    Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives 7. Press [ ] to move the cursor to “Destination Drive.” 8. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the destination drive Handling Song Copy Archives Disks and partition. Press [F5 (SelDr)] to view a directory of When you save songs using the Song Copy Archives drives.

  • Page 222: Drive Select

    Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Drive Select 1. Confirm that the power on both the VS-1680 and the external drive are turned on. To select either another partition of your internal (IDE) drive, 2. If you are using a removable-type drive, insert a disk into or select another connected SCSI hard drive, use the the drive.

  • Page 223: Hard Drive Maintenance

    Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives 6. If several external drives are connected to the VS-1680, 10. Press [F4 (Exec)]. A confirmation message appears in the press [F5 (SelDr)] to view a list of drives. Use CURSORS display. to select the drive that contains the Song Archive disk, 11.

  • Page 224: Drive Check

    Displays the drive information. To initialize a drive using Physical Format: [F4 (Exec)]: Executes initialization of the selected drive. 1. Confirm that the power of the drive and the VS-1680 is turned on. [F6 (EXIT)]: Exits the screen. 2. Insert a disk into the drive if you are using a removable fig.06-04...

  • Page 225: Check Drive Reliability Using Surface Scan

    When the procedure is cannot be performed, the VS-1680 registers this as unusable finished, the “Result List” will be displayed. If any errors memory.

  • Page 226: Backup Options

    A read or write failure has occurred in a location that as necessary. CD-RW disks are reusable, but regular CD-R stores basic data used by the VS-1680 for recording and discs are not reusable. For more detailed information playback. This drive cannot be used by the VS-1680.

  • Page 227: Chapter 18 Cd Backup

    CD-R Backup and Recover operations. See Chapter 13 to learn about mastering a song to a CD-R or CD-RW. You can save song data stored on the VS-1680’s hard drive to CD-R/CD-RW discs. This procedure is called “CD-R Connecting the CD-R/CD-RW backup.”...

  • Page 228: Cd-R Backup

    Chapter 18 CD Backup CD-R Backup fig.07-15 1. Select the drive (internal IDE hard drive) containing the source song to be backed up as the current drive. 2. Place a blank CD-R/CD-RW disc in the CD-R/CD-RW drive. 3. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 4.

  • Page 229: Cd-R Recover

    Chapter 18 CD Backup soft-tipped pen to keep track of the order in which the discs were inserted into the drive. (When you recover data from this disc set, you will need to insert the discs in the same order.) When copying song data across multiple CD-R/CD-RW discs, the message “Insert Disc #”...
  • Page 230 Chapter 18 CD Backup...

  • Page 231: Chapter 19 Using A Dat Recorder (Dat Backup)

    VS-1680’s analog output jacks. The song data sent to the DAT recorder from the VS-1680 is a particular signal recorded on the drive. Monitoring this with DAT (See Appendices, p.

  • Page 232: Saving Song Data To Dat (Backup)

    Use the following procedure to back up song data on the the sample rate, set it to 48 kHz. current drive. 3. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)]. The Utility 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the DAT recorder as shown Menu icon appears in the display. below. fig.09-02a 4.

  • Page 233: Recovering Data From A Dat

    DAT machine. backup. However you cannot edit or resave the recovered data on the VS-1680 while it is still in a VS-880 format. If you 13. If you cannot back everything up on one tape, the wish to edit VS-880 song data with the VS-1680, you will...
  • Page 234 Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the DAT recorder as shown 4. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)]. The Utility below. Menu icon appears in the display. fig.09-05b 5. Press [PAGE] so “DATRc” appears in the display above Optical [F1].

  • Page 235: Canceling The Recover Operation

    In such instances, you can choose of each song. whether to leave or delete the unfinished song data 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the DAT recorder as shown recovered up to that point. below. * This procedure does not correct the drive error, but tries to fig.09-06c...

  • Page 236: Dat Backup Verification

    3. Rewind the tape to begin playback from the beginning of you carry out the Verify procedure. song data. 1. Connect the VS-1680 and the DAT recorder as shown 4. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)]. The Utility below. Menu icon appears in the display.
  • Page 237 Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) 2. Insert the tape that contains the song data into the DAT recorder. If the song data is backed up on two or more tapes, insert the first tape. 3. Rewind the tape to begin playback from the beginning of song data.
  • Page 238 Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup)

  • Page 239: Chapter 20 Compatibility With Other Vs Recorders

    Step 3. Partition space: The VS-1680 drive must be 1 GB or less. If the drive has been initialized with Partition set to “2000 MB,” it can be still used with the VS-880 if the actual drive size is 1 GB or less.
  • Page 240 [NO].) After Song Import is completed, the screen returns to the Playlist display. The 7. Press [F1 (SelDr)]. A list of drives appears in the display. song imported for use by the VS-1680 becomes the current song.

  • Page 241: Song Export

    MAS, MT1, MT2, LIV * When the VS-880/880EX imports a song that was exported from the VS-1680, it will have both the same sample rate and recording mode as the source song. 7. Press [F4 (SelDr)]. A list of drives appears in the display.
  • Page 242 Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders...

  • Page 243: Chapter 21 System And Global Settings

    Chapter 21 System and Global Settings System Settings for Each 5. When you are done setting Fader Match, press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. Song Peak Hold These are overall system settings that can be saved with each song.

  • Page 244: Foot Switch Settings

    5. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. Foot Switch Settings You can choose how the foot switch functions when an optional foot switch—such as the Roland DP-2 or BOSS FS- 5U—is connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack. 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System Menu icon is displayed.

  • Page 245: Global Settings

    [SHIFT] itself remains in effect, so the Song Menu icon is displayed. Many functions in the VS-1680 are accessed by holding [SHIFT], and then pressing a second button. If you find it inconvenient to use two hands, you can set Shift Lock to In some cases, it is possible to quickly change value temporarily lock in the [SHIFT] button.

  • Page 246: Measure Display

    “7” at the factory. When connecting SCSI devices 1. Press [NUMERICS]. The button indicator lights. (such as a Zip drive or a CD-R drive) to the VS-1680, be sure 2. The cursor appears at the digit furthest to the left to set the SCSI ID number for these devices to a number other than “7.”...

  • Page 247: Ide Drive Switch

    This sets the volume level at which the peak indicators (above the Input Sens knobs) light. It is possible to use a VS-1680 with just an external hard drive CLIP: connected to the SCSI port, without an internal hard drive. In...

  • Page 248: Adjusting The Button Sensitivity

    Fan Control time to the previous or next marker. You may find the noise from the VS-1680’s cooling fan to be a concern when recording with a mic nearby. If this is the case, NOTE: Holding [SHIFT] and pressing the [PREVIOUS] or...

  • Page 249: Play And Record Settings

    [F6 (EXIT)]. During track editing, or punch-in and punch-out recording, it is possible that a tiny audio click may occur. The VS-1680 2. Press [F3 (PLAY)]. If “PLAY” does not appear above [F3], can fade in and fade out these edges so no noise is heard.

  • Page 250: Alarm Clock

    Alarm Clock day. Every: The VS-1680 has a built-in clock with an alarm function. With Message appears every day. the alarm function, you can have a text message of your 5. Press [F5 (MSG)]. The Message Edit appears in the choice appear in the display at a certain time of day, day of display.
  • Page 251 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings [F5 (Write)]: Saves the message and exits the screen. [F6 (EXIT)]: Exits the screen without saving the message. 6. After you have entered your message, press [F5 (Write)]. You can store up to ten messages at a time. Repeat steps 4-6 if you wish to enter additional messages.
  • Page 252 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings...

  • Page 253: Chapter 22 Specific Applications

    MIDI Thru (MIDI Thru Switch) * When “C.C.” or “Excl” is selected, mixer adjustments made This switches the function of the MIDI OUT/THRU on the master VS-1680 will result in the same mixer settings connector. occurring on the slave VS-1680. For more detailed information OUT: about System Exclusive messages, refer to “MIDI...

  • Page 254: Syncing Two Vs-1680S With Mtc And Mmc

    This selects the type of MTC (30, 29N, 29D, 25, or 24). Set This should be set to “17.” this to conform to the type of MTC on the slave VS-1680. MIDI Thru (MIDI Thru Switch) = OUT For this application, set this to “OUT.”...

  • Page 255: Settings For The Slave Vs

    Normally, this is set to “5.” master device: Sync MTC Type (MTC Type) 1. Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the VS-1680 to the MIDI For this application, set this to “30.” IN jack of the VS-880/880EX. 6. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.

  • Page 256: Using An External Midi Device To Control The Mixer (Compu Mix)

    TIME/VALUE dial to make the movements as MIDI messages. You can use an external MIDI settings as described below. controller to control the VS-1680’s faders. You can also use an Sync Source external MIDI sequencer to record mixer settings and For this application, set this to “INT.”...
  • Page 257 Chapter 22 Specific Applications MIDI Input Track Master Controller numbers correspond to the input channel Channel Mixer Mixer Block parameters as follows: Controller Number Mixer Parameter MST Send Level MST Send Pan/Balance EQ L Freq. EQ L Gain EQ M Freq. EQ M Gain DIGITAL L EQ M Q...

  • Page 258: Preparations For Compu Mix

    2. Put the MIDI sequencer into Record mode, and press [PLAY] on the VS-1680. 3. As soon as playback of the VS-1680 starts, immediately hold [SHIFT] and press [SCENE]. The mixer’s initial settings are transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector.

  • Page 259: Using External Effects Units

    ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the * If EFFECT B is not installed in the VS-1680, [F4] displays cursor and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the “AUX3.” settings. 4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select “Pst.”...
  • Page 260 Chapter 22 Specific Applications...

  • Page 261: Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions

    Each time you press the Track 15/16 SELECT button when stereo linking is turned “off,” the display will alternate The VS-1680 allows you to take a project from its beginning between the Track Mixer for Tracks 15 and 16. stages all the way to a finished CD. What steps need to be...
  • Page 262 Use the following procedure to create CD markers: during the CD-preparation phase of the recording process. If 1. Locate the VS-1680 to the point where the audio for your you haven’t already, you will need to mix your songs down second song begins.

  • Page 263: How Do I Restore The Mixer Parameters To The Factory Settings

    ], and [ ] to highlight the EQ Sw parameter and use the TIME/VALUE dial to The VS-1680 allows you to create a tempo map that controls select “Off.” tempo and meter changes throughout your song. This is very useful when you are integrating the VS-1680 with a MIDI 7.

  • Page 264: How Do I Use Automix

    Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Use Automix? 5. Advance the VS-1680 to the point in time where you want these settings to change and adjust them as desired. The Automix function of the VS-1680 allows you to perfect Then, hold [SCENE] and press [TAP].

  • Page 265: How Do I Bounce Tracks

    VALUE dial to set EFX 1 to “INL” for Input 1 and “INR” tracks. New material can then be recorded to the original for Input 2. tracks if necessary. On the VS-1680, you can record new 6. Use [ ], [...

  • Page 266: How Do I Bounce Tracks With Effects

    Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Bounce Tracks with Why Can’t I Hear My Effects? Effects? If you have routed a track or input to one of the internal effects processors (using the optional VS8F-2) and are having If you are using effects, it can be beneficial to include the difficulty hearing the output of the effects processor, the output of the effects processor when you bounce tracks.

  • Page 267: How Do I Use The Scrub And Waveform Display Features

    ] to place the cursor under the desired increment for advancing the time display. For How Do I Use the Scrub and example, if you want the VS-1680 to move one frame at a Waveform Display Features? time when the TIME/VALUE dial is turned, the time display would be as follows: 00h00m00s00f00.

  • Page 268: How Do I Record A Stereo Signal

    How Big Is My Song? VS-840/840EX that you would like to edit on the VS-1680, While you are recording with the VS-1680, it is important to you will need to convert them to the VS-1680’s format using know exactly how much recording time is available to you the Song Import function.

  • Page 269: How Do I Erase The Demo Songs

    How Do I Erase the Demo Songs? The VS-1680 contains demonstration songs that you can use Warning: If you have any songs on the VS-1680’s internal to become familiar with various functions and parameters. drive that you do not want erased, make sure that “Off” is These songs are recorded like any other song and they selected under “Erase All Songs.”...
  • Page 270 Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions...

  • Page 271: Index

    Index gradation ............127 Numerics examples ..........128 1–8 (Scene) button ............22 overview ..........127 1–8 button ............... 19 recalling ............127 2 Band EQ ............... 80 recording ............126 24 fps ................189 Snap mode ............. 126 25 fps ................189 transitions ............
  • Page 272 Index track markers ..........177 necessary items ............231 track numbers ..........177 performing the backup ......... 232 why it sounds different ........ 262 tape required ............233 writing one song ........... 178 time required ............233 creating and audio CD verifying data ............
  • Page 273 Index Effects EXT SYNC button ............22 algorithms ..............99 External effects ............. 259 and MIDI Control Changes ........199 EZ Routing ..............83 bus levels and balance ..........95 templates during mastering ........... 173 deleting ............122 Effect mode ............... 36 storing .............
  • Page 274 How big is my song? ..........268 How can I store my connections? ......264 Jump ................48 How do I automate the VS-1680? ......264 How do I bounce tracks? ..........265 How do I bounce with effects? ........266 Lack of EVENT!! ............
  • Page 275 Index LIV1 ................. 52 recording LIV2 ................. 52 with effects ............. 173 Live input. See Stereo Input setting status Loading songs ..............49 shortcut ............171 LOCATOR/SCENE button .......... 21 Matching faders to Automix ........129 Locators Measure display ............246 banks, changing ............
  • Page 276 Index MIDI Clock ..............205 MIDI connectors ............23 OMS ................210 MIDI Machine Control. See MMC Operating modes ............35 MIDI Thru Switch ............253 OUT MIDI jack ............... 23 MIDI Time Code. See MTC Output routing MIDI/DISK indicator ........... 22 See Master Block MIX Bus ................
  • Page 277 See also Punching Removable drives. See hard drives Punching Repairs ................5 and phrases ............. 162 Restarting the VS-1680 ..........187 Auto Punch ............... 60 Return. See Effects return setting during playback ......... 61 REW button ..............22 using locators ........... 60 RW button ..............
  • Page 278 Index SELECT/CH EDIT ..........19, 36 editing 1-17/18 ..............20 structure ............165 Selecting songs ............... 49 erasing ..............215 Send. See Effects send exporting to other VS recorders ......241 Send-and-return effects icon ................52 connecting ............... 103 importing tracks ............. 167 described ............
  • Page 279 Transitions. See Automix Snapshots TOC. See Table of Contents Transport controls ............22 Track Copy ............143, 163 Turning off the VS-1680 ........38, 187 Track Cut ..............140 Turning on the VS-1680 ..........35 Track Erase ..............139 Typing numbers and letters ....... 185, 245 Track Exchange ............
  • Page 280 Index VS-880/880EX syncing with ............255 VS8F-1 ................18 VS8F-2 ................18 V-Tracks explained ..............33 selecting .............. 79, 89 Wake-up call ..............250 Waveform Display ..........161, 267 Why can’t I hear effects? ..........266 Why do I hear all of the inputs? ........ 261 Why does the CD sound different? ......

  • Page 281: Federal Communications Commission

    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 282 • Inability to continue using the VS-1680 itself or a connected device About the License Agreement The VS-1680 and its CD-R capability are designed to allow you to reproduce material to which you have copyright, or material which the copyright owner has granted you permission to copy. Accordingly,...

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