Automated Mixing Using A Midi Sequencer - Roland VS-880EX Application Manual

Automated Mixing Using a MIDI Sequencer

This guide described the use of scenes for mixdown in an earlier section. You can also add dynamic
automation for actual fader and other control movements by connecting an external MIDI sequencer to
your VS-880EX. This automation function (as well as the built-in automation) can be very useful if you
have a complicated mix requiring many level changes during the song.
ACTION: Automated Mixing Using a MIDI Sequencer
1. Connect the MIDI OUT of your sequencer/MIDI interface to MIDI IN of the VS-880EX and
connect the MIDI OUT of the VS-880EX to MIDI IN of your sequencer/MIDI interface.
Make sure that your sequencer is set to record MIDI Control Change messages.
2. Press [SYSTEM] (under EDIT CONDITION) until "SYS MIDI PRM?" is displayed. Press
[YES].
3. Press the right [PARAMETER>>] button until "SYS MID:MIDIThr=" is displayed. Use the
TIME/VALUE dial to select "Out" (if it is not already selected).
4. Press the right [PARAMETER>>] button until "SYS MID:CtrLocal=" is displayed. Use the
TIME/VALUE dial to select "On" (if it is not already selected).
5. Press the right [PARAMETER>>] button until "SYS MID:CtrType=" is displayed. Use the
TIME/VALUE dial to select "C.C." (if it is not already selected).
6. Make sure that the VS-880EX and your sequencer are synced together (refer to the
Application Guide page 116, if you are unsure how to do this) and record enable one of your
sequencer tracks to record MIDI messages from the VS-880EX. Also, make sure that your
sequencer does not reassign the MIDI channels of the incoming MIDI signal.
7. Set your sequencer to record mode and start playback on the VS-880EX. Hold [SHIFT] and
press [SCENE] (this will send the initial mixer setting information to your sequencer where
it will be recorded).
8. Adjust the track levels, panning, EQ, and effect settings on the VS-880EX as desired. All the
settings and changes are sent as MIDI Control Change messages and recorded into your
sequencer.
9. Set your sequencer to play mode, reset the song to the beginning, and start playback. The
VS-880EX will now respond to the Control Change messages recorded into your sequencer
to create an automated mix.
Chapter 6: Mixdown Applications
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