Effects Return Section; Two Examples Of Using Effect Send-And-Return Loops - Roland VS-1680 User Manual

Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2)

Effects Return Section

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
each effect using the following procedure.
* The effect return settings for an individual effect will not
function if that effect is being used as an insert effect.
1. Press the EFFECT 1/3 RTN SELECT button. The Effect
Return screen appears in the display.
2. Press [F3 (EFX1)], or use [
[ ] to move the cursor to "EFX1Rtn."
3. Use [
] and [
TIME/VALUE dial to change the value.
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Return Level
Return Balance
Return Level
This sets the volume level (0-127) of the effect. The default
setting is 100.
Return Balance
This adjusts the stereo placement of the effect (L63-R63) in
the Master Mix. "L63" designates hard left and R63
designates hard right. The default value is 0 (center).
Adjust the Effect Return Level using the
Channel Faders
1. Press [FADER/MUTE] so "IN" is lit.
2. Use the EFFECT 1 fader to adjust the EFX1 return
level.
3. Use the EFFECT 2 fader to adjust the EFX2 return
level.
4. Hold [SHIFT] and use the EFFECT 1 fader to adjust
the EFX3 return level.
5. Hold [SHIFT] and use the EFFECT 2 fader to adjust
the EFX4 return level.
6. After you are finished adjusting the Effect Return
levels, press [FADER/MUTE] so "TR" is lit.
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], [ ], [ ], and
] to move the cursor. Use the
Two Examples of Using Effect
Send-and-Return Loops
Example 1: Add a Delay to a Recorded
Vocal Track.
General Strategy: Connect the effect in the Track Mixer,
post-fader.
Details for this Example: Select Patch P024 as EFX2, connect
to Track 6.
Begin by Selecting the Effect:
1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)].
2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F3 (EFFECT A)].
3. Press [F4 (EFX2)]. The Effect 2 screen appears in the
display. If "EFX2" does not appear above [F4], press [F6
(EXIT)] until it does. Then, press [F4 (EFX2)].
4. Press [F2 (Sel)]. The effects list appears in the display.
5. Use the TIME/VALUE dial or [
and [ ] to move the cursor to Effect Preset Patch P024
"Long Delay."
6. Press [F4 (Exec)] or press [YES] to select the effect. The
EFFECT 2 screen appears in the display.
Next, Set up the Mixer
1. Press the SELECT button for Track 6 . The button
indicator lights, and the Track Mixer Screen appears in
the display.
2. Use [
], [ ], [
cursor to "EFX2." Or, press [F2 (EFX2)]. If "EFX2" does
not appear above [F2], press [PAGE] a few times until
you see "EFX2", and then press [F2 (EFX2)].
3. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the EFX Switch to
"Pst" ("post-fader").
4. Press [
] and [
Send Level, and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the
level to "70."
5. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.
Example 2: Add Reverb to Drum
Tracks
General Strategy: Connect the effect on multiple Track
Mixer channels, post-fader.
Details for this Example: Select Patch P006 as EFX3, and
connect on Tracks 7-12.
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