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Roland VS-1824 Owner's Manual (295 pages)

24-bit Digital Studio Workstation

Brand: Roland | Category: Desktop | Size: 8.02 MB

Important Safety Instructions
2
Using the Unit Safely

3
Important Notes

5
- Disk Drive
  6
- Table of Contents
  7
Preparations

16
- About the Package Contents
  
  16
- Main Features
  
  16
  - The Latest in Compact Home Studio Environments
    16
  - Simple Operation
    17
  - Connectivity
    17
  - Major Options
    17
Top and Rear Panels

18
- Mixer Section
  
  18
  - Status Buttons
    19
    
    Master Fader
    19
    
    Channel Faders
    19
- Recorder Section
  
  20
  - Shift Button
    21
- Rear Panel
  
  22
- Front Panel
  
  23
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1824 Terminology)

24
- Saving and Managing Data
  
  24
- Mixer Section
  
  27
  - Signal Flow (Busses)
    27
  - Input Mixer
    28
  - Track Mixer
    28
  - Switching the Fader Functions
    28
  - Master Block
    29
- Recorder Section
  
  29
- Effects Section
  
  31
  - About the Effect Expansion Board
    31
  - Connecting Effects
    31
Chapter 2 Basic Operation

32
- Turning the Power on and off
  
  32
  - Turning on the Power
    32
  - Turning off the Power
    32
  - Restarting
    33
  - If "STORE Current ?" Is Displayed
    33
- Saving Your Song (Song Store)
  
  33
- Setting the Internal Clock
  
  34
- Operating the VS-1824
  
  35
- Basic Navigation
  
  35
- Mixer and System Initialize
  
  37
Chapter 3 Playback Operations

38
- The Display
  
  38
- Mixer Channel Display
  
  41
- Changing Track Status
  
  42
- Muting and Soloing
  
  42
  - Muting Tracks
    42
  - Muting Inputs and Effect Returns
    42
  - Quick Soloing
    43
  - Solo Mode
    43
- Using Locators
  
  43
  - Storing Locators
    43
  - Recalling a Stored Locator
    43
  - Changing the Locator Bank
    44
  - Editing Stored Locators
    44
  - Clearing Locator
    44
- Using Markers
  
  45
  - Storing a Marker
    45
  - Locate to a Marker Using PREVIOUS and NEXT
    45
  - Editing Marker Values
    46
  - Clearing Markers
    46
- Other Ways to Move in a Song
  
  47
- Protecting Songs (Song Protect)
  
  48
  - Protecting Performances
    48
  - To Remove Song Protect
    49
- Selecting and Loading Songs (Song Select)
  
  49
Chapter 4 Recording Operations

50
- Preparing for a New Recording
  
  50
  - Create a New Song (Song New)
    50
- The Recording and Mixing Process
  
  53
- Connecting Instruments
  
  53
- Recording to the Tracks
  
  54
- Recording on Other Tracks (Overdubbing)
  
  56
- Recording Using Different Virtual Tracks (V-Tracks)
  
  56
- Manual Punch-In/Punch-Out
  
  57
  - Manual Punch-In Using the RECORD Button
    57
  - Manual Punch-In Using the Foot Switch
    57
- Auto Punch-In and Punch-Out
  
  58
- Loop Recording
  
  60
- Undo and Redo
  
  62
- Track Bouncing
  
  64
  - Track Bouncing with Effects
    65
- Recording a Digital Source
  
  66
  - Preparations for Recording a Digital Source
    66
  - Recording from a CD
    67
- Using the Metronome
  
  67
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer

70
- Fader/Mute Button
  
  71
  - Method One: Switching the Fader Functions (FADER/MUTE Button)
    71
  - Method Two: Input Mixer Screen
    71
- Determining Output
  
  72
  - MONITOR Output Connectors
    72
  - AUX Connectors
    73
  - Digital out Connectors
    73
  - Direct out Connectors
    74
- Changing Settings of the Track Mixer Buttons and Faders (Fader Mode)
  
  75
- Mixer Routing
  
  75
  - Sources Assigned to Tracks
    75
- Input Mixer Default Assignment
  
  76
- Channel Link
  
  77
- Linking the Faders of Two or more Channels (Fader Group)
  
  79
- Selecting V-Tracks
  
  80
- Using the Equalizer (EQ)
  
  80
- Attenuation
  
  82
- Phase
  
  82
- Copying Mixer Settings
  
  83
- Mixer Scenes
  
  84
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail

86
- Input Mixer
  
  86
  - [F1 (MIX)] MIX Bus Enable/Pan
    86
  - [F2 (Low)], [F3 (MID)], and [F4 (High)] Equalizer
    86
  - [F6 (PRM.V)] Parameter View/ [F6 (CH.V)] Channel View
    86
  - [F1 (FX1)] Effect 1 Send
    86
  - [F2 (FX2)] Effect 2 Send
    87
  - [F3 (FX3)] Effect 3 Send
    87
  - [F4 (FX4)] Effect 4 Send
    87
  - [F5 (AUX)] AUX Send
    87
  - [F1 (Fx1In)] Effect 1 Insert
    88
  - [F2 (Fx2In)] Effect 2 Insert
    88
  - [F3 (Fx3In)] Effect 3 Insert
    89
  - [F4 (Fx4In)] Effect 4 Insert
    89
  - [F1 (Link)] Channel Link
    89
  - [F2 (ATT)] Attenuation
    89
  - [F3 (Phase)] PHASE
    90
  - [F4 (Group)] FADER GROUP
    90
  - [F1 (Meter)] METER
    90
  - [F3 (Solo)] solo
    90
  - [F4 (Mute)] MUTE
    90
  - [F5 (Fader)] FADER
    90
- Track Mixer
  
  90
  - [F1 (MIX)] MIX Bus Enable/Pan
    90
  - [F2 (Low)], [F3 (MID)], and [F4 (High)] Equalizer
    90
  - [F5 (V.trk)] V-Track Select
    91
  - [F6 (PRM.V)] Parameter View/ [F6 (CH.V)] Channel View
    91
  - [F1(FX1)] Effect 1 Send
    91
  - [F2 (FX2)] Effect 2 Send
    91
  - [F3 (FX3)] Effect 3 Send
    91
  - [F4 (FX4)] Effect 4 Send
    92
  - [F5 (AUX)] AUX Send
    92
  - [F1 (Fx1In)] Effect 1 Insert
    92
  - [F2 (Fx2In)] Effect 2 Insert
    93
  - [F3 (Fx3In)] Effect 3 Insert
    93
  - [F4(Fx4In)] Effect 4 Insert
    94
  - [F1 (Link)] Channel Link
    94
  - [F2 (ATT)] Attenuation
    94
  - [F3 (Phase)] PHASE
    94
  - [F4 (Group)] FADER GROUP
    94
  - [F1 (Meter)] METER
    94
  - [F2 (Stats)] STATUS
    94
  - [F3 (Solo)] solo
    95
  - [F4 (Mute)] MUTE
    95
  - [F5 (Fader)] FADER
    95
- Master Block
  
  95
  - [F1 (Mst)] Master
    95
  - [F2 (Mon)] Monitor
    95
  - [F3 (Aux.a)] Aux a
    95
  - [F4 (Aux.b)] Aux B
    96
  - [F5 (Dout1)] Digital out 1
    96
  - [F6 (Dout2)] Digital out 2
    96
  - [F1 (Fx1In)] Effect 1 Insert
    96
  - [F2 (Fx2In)] Effect 2 Insert
    97
  - [F3 (Fx3In)] Effect 3 Insert
    97
  - [F4 (Fx4In)] Effect 4 Insert
    97
  - [F5 (Dir)] Direct out
    98
  - [F1 (FX1)] Effect 1 Master Send
    98
  - [F2 (FX2)] Effect 2 Master Send
    98
  - [F3 (FX3)] Effect 3 Master Send
    98
  - [F4 (FX4)] Effect 4 Master Send
    98
  - [F5 (AUX)] AUX Master Send
    98
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2)

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- Location of Effects
  
  99
- Effect Types
  
  99
  - Insert Effects
    99
  - Loop Effects
    100
  - Making the Effect Connection
    100
- Procedure for Using Effects
  
  100
- Selecting Effect Patches
  
  101
  - Selecting a Preset Patch
    101
- Creating and Saving User Effect Patches
  
  102
- Connecting Insert Effects
  
  103
- Connecting Loop Effects
  
  107
  - Effects Return Section
    107
  - Two Examples of Using Loop Effects
    108
- Using Effects While Recording
  
  109
- Recording Stereo Effects
  
  112
- Three Important Reminders about Using Effects
  
  112
Chapter 8 EZ Routing

113
- Using EZ Routing Step Editing
  
  114
- Using EZ Routing Quick Editing
  
  121
- Using EZ Routing Templates
  
  123
Chapter 9 Automix

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- Mixer Automation
  
  124
- Using Automix
  
  125
  - Adjust the Display for Automix
    125
- Realtime Automix
  
  125
- Snapshot Automation
  
  127
  - Snap Mode
    128
  - Automating Effect Changes
    128
  - Gradation
    129
- Updating Automix
  
  131
- Editing Automix Data
  
  132
- Erasing Automix Data
  
  138
  - Erasing Automix Data on Specified Channels
    138
  - Erasing Automix Data on All Channels
    138
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing

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- Track Editing
  
  139
  - Track Erase
    139
  - Track Cut
    140
  - Track Move
    142
  - Track Copy
    144
  - Track Insert
    146
  - Track Exchange
    147
  - Track Time Compression/Expansion
    148
  - Track Name
    150
  - Track Import
    151
- Phrase Editing
  
  152
  - Phrase Delete
    152
  - Dividing a Phrase (Phrase Divide/Split)
    153
  - Phrase Move
    155
  - Phrase Copy
    157
  - Phrase Trim in
    159
  - Phrase Trim out
    160
  - Phrase New
    161
  - Phrase Name
    162
  - Naming Takes
    162
  - Deleting a Take
    163
Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools

164
- Editing Operations
  
  164
- Steps for Track Editing
  
  164
  - Step 1: Set the Edit Points
    165
  - Waveform Display
    168
  - Step 2: Perform the Button-Pushes to Complete the Edit
    169
  - Using [F2 (Now)
    169
  - Using the Time/Value Dial
    169
- Track Editing Vs. Phrase Editing
  
  170
- An Editing Note of Caution
  
  171
- Practical Editing Application
  
  171
Chapter 12 Song Editing

173
- Song Arrange
  
  173
- Song Split
  
  174
- Song Combine
  
  175
Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering

177
- Create Master Data (Mastering)
  
  177
  - Mastering Room
    177
  - Mixing down to the Mastering Tracks
    177
  - Mastering Tracks Status Shortcut
    179
  - Playing Back the Mastering Tracks
    180
  - To Prohibit Digital Copying
    181
  - Mixing down While Inserting Effects
    181
- Creating an Audio CD
  
  183
  - Before Using the CD-RW Drive
    184
  - Items Necessary for Creating an Audio CD
    184
  - Creating a Master Stereo MIX
    185
  - Finalizing
    185
- Assembling Multiple Songs for CD Recording
  
  186
  - Copyright Protection
    186
  - CD Track Numbers
    186
  - Writing Songs to CD-R Discs
    188
  - Adding a Song to a Partially Recorded Disc
    190
  - Arranging and Recording Multiple Songs to a CD-R Disc
    190
- CD Player Function
  
  191
- Capture Audio Data from Audio CD (Capture Function)
  
  192
- Connecting an External CD-R/CD-RW Drive
  
  194
Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions

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- Vari Pitch
  
  195
- Numerics/Ascii
  
  195
  - Entering Numbers
    195
  - Entering Letters
    195
- Stereo Input
  
  196
- Using the MONITOR Knob to Adjust Channel Panning
  
  196
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices

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- Synchronizing with MIDI Sequencers
  
  197
  - Items Necessary for Synchronization
    197
  - Master and Slave
    197
  - Using MTC
    197
  - Synchronization Using the VS-1824 as the Master
    198
  - Synchronization Using the VS-1824 as the Slave
    199
  - Using MTC Offset
    200
  - Using the Sync Track (Master)
    200
  - Recording MIDI Clock Messages
    201
  - Synchronized Operation
    201
  - Using the Tempo Map
    202
  - Synchronized Operation
    203
  - Other Methods to Generate a Sync Track or Tempo Map
    204
  - Creating a Sync Track Automatically
    205
- Using MIDI Controller Messages
  
  206
  - Switching Track Status
    206
  - Switching Scenes
    207
  - Switching Effects
    207
  - Adjusting Effects
    208
- MIDI Machine Control
  
  208
Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers

209
- Common Terms
  
  209
  - MIDI Clock
    209
  - MIDI Time Code (MTC)
    209
  - MIDI Machine Control (MMC)
    209
  - Song Position Pointer (SPP)
    209
  - Synchronization
    209
  - Sequencer Tracks
    209
  - MIDI Interface
    209
- Specific Software Applications
  
  210
  - Cakewalk Pro Audio
    210
  - Cubase VST
    211
  - Logic Audio
    212
  - Digital Performer
    213
  - Vision DSP
    214
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives

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- General Information Regarding Hard Drives
  
  216
  - Drive Partitioning
    216
  - Recording Times Vs. Sample Rate/Recording Modes
    217
  - Checking Remaining Space
    217
- Recovering Drive Space
  
  218
  - Song Optimize
    218
  - Song Erase
    219
- Using External Hard Drives
  
  220
- Saving a Song to an External Drive (Song Copy)
  
  223
  - Song Copy Playable
    224
  - Song Copy Archives
    225
- Loading a Song from an External Drive
  
  226
  - Loading a Song from an External Drive Using Song Copy Playable
    226
  - Loading a Song from External Disks Using Song Archive Extract
    227
- Drive Select
  
  228
- Hard Drive Maintenance
  
  229
  - Drive Initialize
    229
  - Drive Check
    230
  - Check Drive Reliability Using Surface Scan
    231
- Backup Options
  
  232
  - DAT Backup
    232
  - External Removable Drive
    232
  - CD-R Backup
    232
Chapter 18 CD-R Backup

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- CD-R Backup and Recover
  
  233
  - Before Using the CD-RW Drive
    233
  - Items Necessary for CD-R Backup
    234
  - Inserting a CD
    234
  - If a Disc Tray Does Not Open
    234
  - CD-R Backup
    235
  - CD-R Recover
    236
Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup)

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- Before Backing up to DAT
  
  238
  - Items Necessary for DAT Backup
    238
  - About the Devices Used in DAT Backup
    238
- Saving Song Data to DAT (DAT Backup)
  
  239
- Recovering Data from a DAT
  
  241
  - DAT Recover
    241
  - Canceling the Recover Operation
    242
- Checking DAT Tape Contents
  
  242
- DAT Backup Verification
  
  243
Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders

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- Drive Compatibility
  
  245
- Song Import
  
  246
- Song Export
  
  247
Chapter 21 System and Global Settings

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- System Settings for each Song
  
  249
  - Fader Match
    249
  - Peak Hold
    250
  - Remaining Recording Time
    250
  - Foot Switch Settings
    251
- Global Settings
  
  251
  - Shift Lock
    251
  - Numerics Type
    252
  - Measure Display
    253
  - SCSI ID Number
    254
  - IDE Drive Switch
    254
  - Input Peak Level
    255
  - Previous/Next Switch
    255
  - Adjusting the Button Sensitivity
    256
  - Fan Control
    256
  - Removing a Direct Current Offset from the MIX Bus
    257
  - MIDI Model ID
    257
- Play and Record Settings
  
  258
  - Record Monitor
    258
  - Marker Stop
    258
  - Fade Length
    259
  - Scrolling the Waveform Display
    259
- Alarm Clock
  
  260
Chapter 22 Specific Applications

261
Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions

269
Index

279
- Importing Tracks
  282

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Roland VS-1824 Owner's Manual (295 pages)

Table of Contents

Using the Unit Safely

Important Notes

Preparations

About the Package Contents

Main Features

Top and Rear Panels

Mixer Section

Recorder Section

Rear Panel

Front Panel

Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1824 Terminology)

Saving and Managing Data

Mixer Section

Recorder Section

Effects Section

Chapter 2 Basic Operation

Turning the Power on and off

Saving Your Song (Song Store)

Setting the Internal Clock

Operating the VS-1824

Basic Navigation

Mixer and System Initialize

Chapter 3 Playback Operations

The Display

Mixer Channel Display

Changing Track Status

Muting and Soloing

Using Locators

Using Markers

Other Ways to Move in a Song

Protecting Songs (Song Protect)

Selecting and Loading Songs (Song Select)

Chapter 4 Recording Operations

Preparing for a New Recording

The Recording and Mixing Process

Connecting Instruments

Recording to the Tracks

Recording on Other Tracks (Overdubbing)

Recording Using Different Virtual Tracks (V-Tracks)

Manual Punch-In/Punch-Out

Auto Punch-In and Punch-Out

Loop Recording

Undo and Redo

Track Bouncing

Recording a Digital Source

Using the Metronome

Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer

Fader/Mute Button

Determining Output

Changing Settings of the Track Mixer Buttons and Faders (Fader Mode)

Mixer Routing

Input Mixer Default Assignment

Channel Link

Linking the Faders of Two or more Channels (Fader Group)

Selecting V-Tracks

Using the Equalizer (EQ)

Attenuation

Phase

Copying Mixer Settings

Mixer Scenes

Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail

Input Mixer

Track Mixer

Master Block

Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2)

Location of Effects

Effect Types

Procedure for Using Effects

Selecting Effect Patches

Creating and Saving User Effect Patches

Connecting Insert Effects

Connecting Loop Effects

Using Effects While Recording

Recording Stereo Effects

Three Important Reminders about Using Effects

Chapter 8 EZ Routing

Using EZ Routing Step Editing