Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Vs-880 del fabbricante Roland
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● Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the OwnerÕs Manual. ......................................................................................................... ● Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.
Thank you for purchasing the Roland VS-880 V-XPANDED Digital Studio Workstation or the VS- 880-S1 System Expansion Kit. The VS-880 V-XPANDED is a revolution in home studio equipment that makes a cutting-edge stu- dio environment available to the musician.
■ Chapter 4 Editing a recorded performance (track editing) This chapter explains the procedure for Òediting sound,Ó something which was not possible on conventional tape MTR units. ■ Chapter 5 Use with MIDI devices This chapter explains the procedures for using the VS-880 in conjunction with MIDI devices.
Main features .................................................................................................................. 10 Important notes .......................................................................................................
Selecting the operation menu .............................................................................................................. 55 Selecting parameters .......................................................................................
Chapter 5 Use with MIDI devices About MIDI ..................................................................................................................... 85 What is MIDI ..........................................................................
Chapter 1 1 T aking advantage of the VS-880 (ideas and examples) Recording multiple sources to one track ...................................................................... 117 Collecting just the sections that you like ............................
■ Digital audio workstation The digital disk recorder section provides 8 tracks, and allows four tracks to be recorded simultaneously. Each track has eight virtual tracks (V-tracks), allowing a total maximum of 64 tracks to be recorded.
In addition to the items listed under ÒIMPORTANT SAFE- TY INSTRUCTIONSÓ and ÒUSING THE UNIT SAFELYÓ on pages 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply ● Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).
Concerning copyright The law prohibits the unauthorized recording, public per- formance, broadcast, sale, or distribution etc. of a work (CD recording, video recording, broadcast, etc.) whose copyright is owned by a third party. The VS-880 does not implement SCMS.
Mixer section 1. PEAK indicators These indicators allow you to avoid distortion of the sound being input at the input jacks (1Ð4). The peak indicators will light red when the signal reaches -6 dB before clipping level. Adjust the input sensitivity so that the peak indicators do not light.
Recorder section 1. PLAY/DISPLAY button Press this button to return from making a setting (edit con- dition) back to normal status (play condition). To switch display items in the bar display, hold down [SHIFT] and press this button. 2. EDIT CONDITION buttons The functions and parameters of the VS-880 are organized within these buttons.
Display section 1. CONDITION This indicates the current condition. PLY: Play (normal. When turn the Song Protect on, ÒPlyÓ will be indicated.) CHn: Channel edit (n=1Ð8, aÐd) (in INPUT ➝ TRACK MI.
Rear panel 1. POWER switch This switch turns the VS-880 power on/off. 2. AC IN (AC inlet) Connect the included power cable here. 3. SCSI connector This is a DB-25 type SCSI connector for connecting disk dri- ves such as hard disks or removable disks. If you wish to connect a disk drive, refer to ÒUse with a Zip driveÓ (p.
This chapter provides some simple examples which explain the operation of the expanded VS-880. Read the explana- tions in sequence to learn about the newly added functions. * If a song created on the VS-880 V-XPANDED is loaded by VS-880 Ver.1, data for the functions added in V-XPAND- ED (Auto Mix etc.
Preparations for auto mix 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS Scene/Auto Mix?” is displayed. 2. Press [YES]. 3. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until “SYS A.Mix Mode=” appears. 4. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. When the setting is on, the [SELECT] indicator will blink.
If you do not wish to record top panel settings (Mask Fader) In ÒRecording the mixer settings, method 1 (Snapshot)Ó, you can specify that the settings adjustable from the top panel will not be recorded.
About “!!! Lack of EVENT !!” display Ò!!! Lack of EVENT !!Ó will be appeared in the display in the following cases, and you cannot continue the current opera- tion. ¥ If you push [SCENE]+[REC] buttons to record AutoMix data in realtime , when the remaining num- ber of EVENT is less than 1000 .
Using the 3-band equalizer 1. Make sure that the mixer mode is INPUT MIX/TRACK MIX. If it is INPUT ➝ TRACK, holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [SELECT]. 2. Press [EDIT(SOLO)] several times until “MST EQ Sel=” appears. 3. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.
Recorder related functions ■ When the Recording mode is set to Mastering When the Recording mode (p.62) is set to Mastering (MAS), it is now possible to playback up to six tracks simultaneous- ly. At this time, the VS-880 will function as a 6-track recorder (tracks 1-6).
Ef fect related When a VS8F-1 effect expansion board is installed, a single VS-880 now allows you to use two stereo effects. Please read the VS8F-1 ownerÕs manual together with this explanation. ■ Newly added preset patches One hundred preset patches have been added to the effect patches.
Attack Adjust the time from when the direct sound level exceeds the threshold level until when the gate is completely open. Release Adjust the time from when the hold time has elapsed until the sound is completely muted. HoldTime Adjust the time from when the input falls below the thresh- old level until when the release begins.
● Lo-Fi Processor This allows you to create a Òlo-fiÓ sound by lowering the sample rate and/or decreasing the num- ber of bits. Realtime modify filters connected in series allow you to reshape the sound freely.
RMF (Realtime modify filter) RMF Off, On Type LPF, BPF, HPF CutOff 0Ð100 Reso 0Ð100 Gain 0Ð24 dB RMF (Realtime modify filter) Turn the realtime modify filter on/off. If this is turned off, the following items will not be displayed. Type (Filter type) Select the filter type.
LowQ (Low Q) Specify the width of the band centered on the low range equalizer center frequency in which the gain adjustment will occur. As this setting is raised, the width of the band affected will become narrower. LoMidG (Low middle gain) Specify the gain (amount of boost/cut) for the low middle range equalizer.
● Hum Canceler This removes unwanted hum (electrical ÒbuzzÓ or ÒdroneÓ). HC (Hum canceller) HumCancel Off, On Freq 20.0Ð800.0 Hz Width 10Ð40 % Depth 0Ð100 Thresh 0Ð100 RngL Unlimit, 20Ð2000 Hz RngH 1.0Ð20.0 kHz, Unlimit HumCancel (Hum canceller) Turn the hum canceller on/off.
EQ (Equalizer) EQ Off, On LowType Shlv, Peak Low.G -12Ð12 dB Low.F 20Ð2000 Hz Low.Q 0.3Ð10 Mid.G -12Ð12 dB Mid.F 200Ð8000 Hz Mid.Q 0.3Ð10 HiType Shlv, Peak Hi.G -12Ð12 dB Hi.F 1.4Ð20.0 kHz Hi.Q 0.3Ð10 OutLevel 0Ð100 EQ (Equalizer) Turn the equalizer on/off.
Hold This turns the Hold function on/off. When MIDI is selected, the MIDI control change message Hold will be received. The MIDI channel is fixed at 1. If you turn Hold on while a voice is being input into the mic, the instrument will sound with the vocal formats that are fixed at that time.
MixBal (Mix balance) Adjust the balance between the voice character volume and the normal voice volume. REV (Reverb) Reverb Off, On Time 0.1Ð10.0 sec PreDLY 0Ð200 msec Density 0Ð100 RevLevel 0Ð100 Reverb Turn reverb on/off. If this is off, the following items will not be displayed.
● Mic Simulator This modifies sound that was recorded by a conventional dynamic mic, lapel mic or direct line, causing it to sound as though it had been recorded by an expensive condenser mic or a special stu- dio mic. The mic simulator can add effects of proximity or distance.
Vnt.Cn: Vintage condenser mic. Use for vocals or acoustic instruments etc. Flat: Mic with flat frequency response. For cancelling the characteristics of the mic used for recording. * When you select a condenser-type mic simulator, the low range response is strengthened.
■ Inserting an effect When you wish to use an effect such as compressor or distortion which modifies the direct sound itself, insert the effect between the equalizer and the fader. When an effect is inserted into one of the channels, that effect will be unavailable for use by other channels.
EFFECT1 (Effect 1 switch) Select how the signal will be sent to the EFFECT1 buss. Off: Not sent. PreFade: The signal before the channel fader will be sent. PstFade: The signal after the channel fader will be sent. Insert: Insert between the equalizer and the fader.
EQ/EffPreIns (Equalizer/effect pre-insert switch) Select whether the equalizer and effect will be inserted dur- ing recording. Off: They will not be inserted (same as Ver.1). On: The signal into which the equalizer and effect have been inserted will be recorded.
Display related ■ Holding the level meter peaks When the bar display (p.114) is the level meter, you can now cause the maximum volume value (peak) to remain (be held) in the display. 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS System PRM?” appears.
Disk drive related ■ Checking the reliability of a disk When a disk drive is initialized, the entire area of that drive is now checked (surface scanned) to determine whether reading and writing can be performed correctly. If a loca - tion which cannot be correctly read or written is found, the VS-880 will flag that location as unusable memory .
7. Drive check will begin. 8. When drive check ends, the following display will appear. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. T o stop during the procedure To stop the drive check during the procedure, press [CAN- CEL(NO)]. If the display indicates “No Err” 9-1.
9-2. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒRecoverDriveTry?Ó 9-3. Press [YES]. 9-4. If any data will be lost, the display will indicate “You’ll Lose Data”. Press [YES].To cancel the operation press [NO]. 9-5. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.
7. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. In this case, choose CV1. CV (Convert) CV1=Tap ➝ S.Tr: Create a sync track from mark points. CV2=Tap ➝ T.Map : Create a tempo map from mark points. CV3=S.Tr ➝ T.Map: Create a tempo map from the sync track. CV4=Time ➝ S.
8. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒSYS St=Ó. 9. Specify the start time of the song. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. 10. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒSYS End=Ó. 11. Specify the end time of the song. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.
MIDI related ■ Using pr ogram change mes- sages to select scenes MIDI program change messages transmitted from an exter- nal MIDI controller can now select Scenes. 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until the display indi- cates “SYS MIDI PRM ?”. 2.
Other ■ Using the numeric keys ([NUMERICS]) When modifying the time locations of a locate point or punch-in point, you can use the ten LOCATOR buttons as numeric keys to input numbers directly. When doing so, you may now choose one of two methods of input.
2. Press [SELECT]. The mixer mode will change to INPUT MIX/TRACK MIX. At the same time, the display will indicate ÒShift Unlock,Ó indicating that Shift Lock has been canceled.
This chapter explains basic concepts, internal structure, and basic operation that you will need to know in order to operate the VS-880. Please read this chapter to gain a better understanding of the VS-880. Sources, tracks, and channels On the VS-880, the recorder section and mixer section use the terms Òsources,Ó Òtracks,Ó and Òchannels.
For example, the water that is supplied by the water company to your house is branched to a vari- ety of locations within the house (kitchen, bathroom, toilet etc.). Then, the water that is used at each of these locations is collected into the sewer, and carried away.
Mixer section ■ About mixer modes The digital mixer specifies the input/output status of the recorder section. As external inputs, the VS-880 provides four analog input jacks and 1 digital in connector. As external outputs, two master out jacks and two AUX send jacks are provided.
In INPUT MIX and TRACK MIX, the mixer is placed both before and after the recorder section. A conceptual diagram showing all the settings in tabular form is given below. The first stage of the mixer is adjusted by INPUT MIX, and the later stage of the mixer by TRACK MIX.
Input: For each track, make one selection from INPUT1Ð4, DIGITAL-L or DIGITAL-R. You can also specify that the signals of the MIX buss or AUX buss be recorded. Equalizer: For each channel, the equalizer functions as a 3-band parametric equalizer with high (shelving type), middle (peaking type), and low (shelving type) bands.
When the mixer corresponds to recorded tracks (TRACK MIX) In this mode the mixer will function as an 8-in/10-out mixer placed after the recorder section. The mixer channels will correspond to recorded tracks. Input: The track output (1Ð8) of the recorder section will be in one-to-one correspondence with the chan- nels (1Ð8) of the mixer section.
Storing the current mixer settings 1. Press [SCENE] to make the button indicator light. When the SCENE indicator is lit, the [LOC 1/5]Ð[LOC 4/8] LOC buttons will act to store or recall scenes. The bar display will indicate the current settings of the mixer.
Recorder section ■ Differences with a tape-type MTR Unlike DAT recorders, which use tape, digital disk recorders record sound (music) on a disk, as do MD recorders. Music that is recorded on disk can be recalled and played back immediately, no matter where it is located on the disk.
Ef fects section ■ About the effect expansion board (VS8F-1) The VS8F-1 effect expansion board which allows high-quality stereo effects to be created within the VS-880 is available as an option. The VS8F-1 has two stereo effect units, and allows you to use two different types of effect simulta- neously.
Button Condition Display [CH EDIT] for each channel Channel Edit CH (n) (INPUT ➝ TRACK mode) IN (n) (INPUT MIX mode) TR (n) (TRACK MIX mode) master section [EDIT] Master Block Edit MST [SONG] Song E.
■ Changing the current time About the current time display The current time shown in the display is MTC (MIDI Time Code), and is shown in the format Ò ✱✱ hours ✱✱ minutes ✱✱ seconds ✱✱ frames.Ó This corresponds to SMPTE time code as well.
Storing a time location, method 1 (Locate Point) The [LOC 1/5]Ð[LOC 4/8] buttons allow you to memorize up to 8 time locations within the song. Also, there are four banks of locate points, allowing you to register a maximum of 8 (locate points) x 4 (banks) = 32 (locate points) time locations.
■ Moving to a stored time location 1. Use the LOC buttons to specify the locate point of the time to which you want to move. ■ Modifying a stored time location 1.
Storing a time location, method 2 (Mark Points) The Tap Marker function lets you assign up to 1000 marks (mark points) to each song. To move to a mark point, you can either directly specify the mark point number, or move to successive mark points. This lets you move through a song in a way similar to using the index search buttons of a CD player.
■ Modifying a marked time location 1. Move to the Mark Point whose time you wish to modify. Use [PREV][NEXT]. 2. Press [LOCATOR]. 3. Press PARAMETER[ ] several times until “LOC ✱✱✱ ” appears ( ✱✱✱ is the mark point number that you wish to modify).
In this chapter we will begin by listening to the demo song that is saved on the hard disk. Then we will explain the pro- cedure for multi-track recording, all the way to creating a master tape. We suggest that you follow the steps and actu- ally try out each operation.
Making a new recording It is not possible to make a new recording while the demo song is selected. In order to record, you will have to prepare a new song. On a cassette tape MTR, this corresponds to inserting a new cassette tape. ■ Specifying the recording mode (Song New) The VS-880 allows you to create up to 200 songs on one disk drive.
4. Modify the character. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. By holding down [SHIFT] as you rotate the TIME/VALUE dial you can make the characters change more rapidly. General pr ocedure for multi- track recording Although the VS-880 is a digital multitrack recorder, record- ing procedure is the same as for an analog multitrack recorder, as shown below.
■ Recording additional tracks while listening to the perfor- mance (Overdubbing) The process of newly recording a track while playing back previously recorded tracks is called Òoverdubbing.
5. When you finish recording, press [STOP]. 6. Check the re-recorded result. After switching the track status of the newly recorded tracks back to PLAY (the STATUS indicator lights green), playback from the beginning of the song.
6. Check the re-recorded result. After switching the track status of the newly recorded tracks back to PLAY (the STATUS indicator lights green), playback from the beginning of the song. ■ Repeatedly recording over the same area (Loop recording) The loop function lets you repeatedly playback a specified area (the loop).
■ Combining the per formances of two or more tracks into another track (T rack bouncing) The VS-880 can simultaneously playback up to 8 tracks. If you wish to playback the contents of more than 8 tracks, or if you run out of empty tracks, you can merge the contents of two or more tracks onto a different track.
EQ Switch: To use the equalizer, first turn this ÒOn.Ó Unless this is ÒOnÓ you will not be able to select equalizer-related parameters. EQ Low: Gain and center frequency for the low range EQ Mid: .
Adjusting the volume and pan (Level/Pan) You can use the channel faders to adjust the volume level of each track, and the PAN knobs to adjust the pan of each track, but here we will explain how to make adjustments when in Channel Edit condition.
3. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “PstFade.” This will cause effects to be applied. With this selection, the signal flow will be as follows. 4. Adjust the send level (input level) for the effect. Press PARAMETER [ ] to get the “EFFECT1 Send” display.
EFFECT 1 Send (Effect 1 send level) Specify the volume level (0Ð127) of the signal that is sent to the EFFECT 1 buss. The default setting is 100. EFFECT 1 Pan (Effect 1 pan) EFFECT 1 Bal (Effect 1 balance) For channels on which Channel Link is ÒOff,Ó this sets the panning (L63Ð0ÐR63) of the stereo signal which is output to the EFFECT 1 buss.
Recording to tape (Mixdown) When the balance of the tracks has been completed, use your stereo recorder (cassette tape recorder, DAT recorder, MD recorder, etc.) to create a stereo master tape. * The digital interface of the VS-880 comforms to S/P DIF.
■ Selecting digital input as the source If you wish to record a digital signal, make the following setting so that the sample rate of the incoming digital audio signal will determine the sample rate of the VS-880Õs master clock.
Before you finish operations ■ Saving the performance to disk (Song Store) Song data that you recorded or edited will be lost if you simply turn the power off. You must be sure to use the Shutdown procedure before turning the power off, so that the data will be saved onto the disk drive.
■ Selecting a song (Song Select) This selects a different song that was saved on the current drive (the currently selected disk drive). If you wish to select a song that was saved on another disk drive, first switch the current drive (p.93). 1. Press [SONG], select “SNG Song Select?,” and press [YES].
This chapter explains the content and procedures for edit- ing sound that has been recorded. Please read this chapter to gain an understanding of the concepts of ÒeditingÓ that were impractical with conventional tape MTR units.
When you press [SCRUB] the button indicator will light, and the specified area will be played back repeatedly. When you are finished, press [SCRUB] once again to make the button indicator go dark. Only the single track that is specified will be played back.
5. As you press PARAMETER [ ] to step through the settings, a message will appear at the end, asking you to confirm execution. If you wish to execute, press [YES]. A re-confirmation message will blink, so press [YES] once again to execute. When execution is com- plete, you will return to Play condition.
* If playback data exists at the copy destination, that data will be overwritten. * Playback data of a channel for which Channel Link is ON cannot be copied to a track whose channel has a Channel Link setting of OFF. Nor is the converse possible. * The length of the data to be copied must be greater than 0.
Example 2: Moving to a different track Example 3: Moving using the “Frm” setting * If playback data exists at the move destination, that data will be overwritten. * Playback data of a channel for which Channel Link is ON cannot be moved to a track whose channel has a Channel Link setting of OFF.
Erasing par t of a per formance (Erase) This operation erases playback data from the specified area. If this operation is used to erase playback data, even if play- back data exists after the area that was erased, it will not be moved forward.
1. Select one of the V-tracks that you wish to exchange, and prepare that data for playback. 2. Press [TRACK], select “TRK Track Exchange?”, and press [YES]. The display will let you select the exchange source track and the exchange destination track and V-track.
Deleting a portion of a per formance (Cut) This operation cuts playback data from the specified area. When playback data is cut using this operation, any play- back data following the data that was cut will move for- ward to fill the gap.
Modifying the playback time of the per formance (Time compression/expansion) This operation allows you to expand or compress the play- back time of a song to the specified time length. You can specify a compression/expansion of 75Ð125%, but extreme settings will produce a more adverse effect on the sound quality.
This chapter explains how the VS-880 handles MIDI mes - sages, and the following operations that can be done using MIDI messages. ● Using a MIDI sound source to play the metronome ● Synchronized o.
Using MIDI to switch the track status You can use MIDI control change messages to switch the status of each track (Track Status). MIDI channels 1Ð8 correspond to tracks 1Ð8 respectively. Use controller number 29 to switch the track status. Depending on the data value of controller number 29, the track status will change as follows.
Synchronizing to the VS-880 (Master) When you want to synchronize the MIDI sequencer to the VS-880, use the following procedure. 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the VS-880 and the MIDI sequencer as follows. 2. Make sure that the MIDI OUT/THRU connector is set for use as a MIDI OUT connector.
Synchronizing to a MIDI sequencer (Slave) When you want to synchronize the VS-880 to the MIDI sequencer, use the following procedure. 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the VS-880 and the MIDI sequencer as follows. 2. Make settings so that the VS-880 will synchronize to incoming MTC messages.
■ Using the tempo map Even if your MIDI sequencer does not support MTC or MMC, you can use MIDI Clock for synchronization if the sequencer supports Song Position Pointer messages. There are two methods of synchronization using MIDI Clock; using the tempo map and using the sync track.
Cr eating a tempo map To change the initial tempo of the song, use the following procedure to change the setting of tempo map 1. 1. Press [SYSTEM]. If a message with a question mark such as “SYS System PRM?” does not appear, press [SYSTEM] once again.
Gen (Sync generator) This selects the type of synchronization signal that will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector. When using a synchronization signal from the VS-880 to synchronize external MIDI devices, set this to the desired type of syn - chronization signal.
Recording MIDI clock messages 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the VS-880 and the MIDI sequencer as follows. 2. Press [SYSTEM], select “SYS Sync/Tempo ?”, and select “SYS SYN: Sync Tr.Rec?” Press [YES], and the display will indicate ÒWait for Start,Ó and the sync track will be ready to record MIDI clock data.
Disk drives such as hard disks or magneto-optical disks can be connected to the SCSI connector of the VS-880. This chapter will explain the procedure for using the VS-880 with a Zip drive in particular. Read this chapter when you wish to record a performance on a Zip drive.
Saving per formance data on a Zip disk (Song Copy) The VS-880 allows you to copy song data to another disk drive. By connecting a magneto-optical disk drive or a removable hard disk drive (hereafter referred to as remov- able disk drives) to the VS-880 and copying song data to that disk, you can backup song data.
■ When the data cannot be saved on a single disk (Archive) ● Archive Use this method when you are using a removable disk drive and several disks will be required to copy the specified song data. When song data is copied using this method, the song data will be converted into a data format specifically for saving (archive format).
7. Insert a Zip disk into the Zip drive, and press [YES]. The display will ask ÒSNG Stow In SC5:U?Ó If it is OK to copy the data, press [YES] twice. To cancel the opera- tion, press [NO]. 8. The display will ask, “Store Current?” If you wish to store the current song, press [YES].
This chapter explains the procedures for using a DAT recorder in conjunction with the VS-880. Read this chapter when you wish to save a song to a DAT recorder. Song data created on the VS-880 can be saved using a DAT recorder. This procedure is referred to as Òbackup.
6. Have ready the required number of tapes. The MEASURE field will show the approximate length of time required to perform the backup. The SYNC MODE field will show the number of tapes required for the backup. Prepare the displayed number of tapes. 7.
■ Checking the names of the per- formance data that was saved (Name) This operation lets you check the names of song data that was saved to a DAT recorder. Even if you have saved the data of two or more songs in a single backup operation, you can check the name of each song.
When a VS8F-1 effect expansion board is installed, you will be able to use two stereo effect units. This chapter explains various examples of how the effects can be used. Read it in conjunction with the VS8F-1 ownerÕs manual and ÒEffect relatedÓ (p.
8. Adjust the send level to effect 1. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. This adjusts the amount of effect for each channel. EFFECT 1 Send (Effect 1 send level) Specify the volume level (0Ð127) of the signal that is sent to the EFFECT 1 buss. The default setting is 100.
■ Applying reverb as you record (Loop) Here we will explain how an effect can be applied to the input source of INPUT 1, and the direct sound and effect sound recorded in stereo on tracks 1 and 2. This is convenient when you wish to record a vocal with reverb applied, etc.
EFFECT1 (Effect 1 switch) Select how the signal will be sent to the EFFECT1 buss. Off: The signal will not be sent. PreFade: The signal from before the channel fader will be sent. PstFade: The signal that passed through the channel fader will be sent.
18. Press [EDIT(SOLO)] several times until the display reads “MST EFF1 RTN to=”. 19. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. For this example, select “1-2” since we will be recording on tracks 1 and 2. EFF1 RTN to (Effect 1 return to) Select the output destination of effect 1.
1. Make sure that the mixer mode is INPUT ➝ TRACK. 2. Connect an instrument such as a keyboard to the INPUT1 jack, and a mic to the INPUT2 jack. 3. Press channel 1 [CH EDIT]. 4. Hold down [SHIFT] and press channel 7 [EFFECT-1(CH EDIT)]. The display will indicate ÒEFFECT1=Ó.
■ Applying reverb while bouncing tracks (Loop) Here we will explain the settings for applying an effect to previously-recorded tracks and record- ing the sound to another track. For example, this will be convenient when you wish to apply reverb to an entire song and mix it down.
EFFECT 1 Send (Effect 1 send level) Specify the volume level (0Ð127) of the signal that is sent to the EFFECT 1 buss. The default setting is 100. 9. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate ÒCH1 EFFECT1 Pan=Ó. 10. Adjust the panning of the signal that will be input to effect 1.
21. Press PARAMETER [ ]. The display will indicate “EFF1 RTN Bal=”. 22. . Adjust the left/right volume balance of effect 1. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. EFF1 Bal (Effect 1 balance) Set the left/right volume balance (L63Ð0ÐR63) of effect 1. 23. Press [EFFECT] several times until the display reads “EFF EFFECT-1 PRM ?”.
Sounding the metr onome No matter how accurately one tries to play, listening to the recording play back sometimes reveals inaccuracies in rhythm or tempo.
4. Make settings for the MIDI messages that will produce the metronome sound. Press [SYSTEM], select “SYS MIDI PRM?”, and set the following parameters. MetroCh: Select the MIDI channel on which the metronome note messages will be transmitted. Set this to match the MIDI receive channel of your MIDI sound source.
Changing the pitch during playback (V ari-pitch) When recording an ensemble, all the instruments normally tune to an instrument such as an acoustic piano whose tun- ing cannot easily be changed. However it is sometimes nec- essary to record (overdub) an acoustic piano onto an exist- ing recording.
Simultaneously adjusting a stereo source (Channel Link) When recording or playing back a stereo source, normal mixer operation requires you to control the left and right channels separately. This makes it inconvenient to control the left/right volume balance or equalizer settings.
■ Canceling the last-performed Undo (Redo) The Redo function can be executed if the UNDO indicator is lit. If the song data is saved, for example by your doing STORE Current or selecting another song, the UNDO indi- cator will go out and the Undo function will no longer be available.
If the display area is difficult to read (Contrast) Depending on the location where the VS-880 is placed, the display may sometimes be difficult to read. In such cases, use the following procedure to adjust the display contrast (0Ð15). Adjustment procedure 1 1.
Displaying measures/beats If both the metronome is being used and MIDI clock mes- sages are being transmitted, the measure and beat of the song can be displayed in the MEASURE field and BEAT field of the display screen.
Restoring the mixer settings to the initial state After you have made repeated tries at mixing, you can restore the various condition settings of Channel edit, Master Block edit and System edit to the initial state in which they were when the song was created.
Along with the functions explained in earlier chapters, this chapter explains some actual ways in which the VS-880 can be used effectively. Recording multiple sources to one track Here we will explain how the sources input to INPUT 1Ð3 can be recorded on track 1.
7. Since we are recording on track 1, turn the pan knob of channel 1 fully toward the L position. 8. As in steps 2–8, make the same settings for channels 2 and 3. 9. Set the track status of track 1 to REC. When you begin recording, the sources being input to INPUT 1Ð3 will be recorded together onto track 1.
Copying an 8-track MTR per formance to the VS-880 If you wish to re-record a recording of more than 4 channels from another MTR to the VS-880, it will not be possible to record all tracks at once. This means that in some cases, the recorded data will become skewed in time.
1. Re-record the playback of tracks 1–4 from the MTR to tracks 1–4 of the VS-880. Then register the time at which the marker sound appears as locate point 1. “Storing a time location” (p.57) “Finding a desired location (Preview)” (p.76) 2.
Preparations 1. Use two MIDI cables to connect the VS-880 and the MIDI sequencer as follows. 2. Press [SYSTEM], select “SYS MIDI PRM?”, and press [YES]. Make the following settings for the relevant para- meters. MIDIThr: Out CtrLocal: On CtrType: C.
Operating the VS-880 fr om another device (MMC) The VS-880 supports MMC. This means that when two VS-880 units are synchronized or when a VS-880 is used in conjunction with an MMC-supporting MIDI sequencer etc., operations such as song playback, stop and fast-forward can be performed by operating only the master device.
6. Press PARAMETER [ ] twice. 7. The display will indicate “SYS MID:SysEx.Tx.=”. For this example, select “On” so that MMC can be transmit- ted. SysEx.Tx (System exclusive transmit switch) If you wish to transmit exclusive messages, set this ÒOn.
19. Press [PLAY(DISPLAY)]. You will return to Play condition. Settings for the slave VS-880 1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS MIDI PRM ?” appears. 2. Press [YES]. The display will indicate ÒSYS MID:DeviceID=Ó. 3. Set the device ID number to match the setting of the master unit.
■ Operating the VS-880 fr om an MMC-compatible device Here we will explain the settings for operating the VS-880 in synchronization with a computer-based sequencer program that supports MMC and MTC. Make connections as follows. With these settings, the sequencer program will be the mas- ter for MMC, and the VS-880 will be the master for MTC.
15. Press PARAMETER [ ] twice. The display will indicate ÒSYS Syn:MTC Type=Ó. 16. Set the MTC type to match the setting of the master unit. For this example, set it to “30.” MTC Type This sets the type of MTC. Check the specifications of the MIDI devices that you are using, and select the appropriate type of MTC on the VS-880.
Using external effect units This section gives two examples of using external effect devices. Refer to these explanations when you wish to use your own effect devices. ■ Applying an effect during playback When using external effects, use the AUX SEND jacks as effect send jacks.
9. Set the track status of track 1–4 to PLAY, and the track status of tracks 7 and 8 to REC. Then playback the song and adjust the way in which effects are applied. When you finish adjusting, record. Use the track channels 1 and 2 ÒAUX LevelÓ and the master section AUX knob to adjust the signal level sent to the external effect unit.
Using an external disk drive (About SCSI) ... 130 T r oubleshooting .......................................... 132 Err or messages ........................................... 134 Special key operations ................................ 136 Parameter list .
The SCSI connector of the VS-880 allows you to connect disk drives such as hard disks and magneto-optical disk drives. This section explains the procedure required for using an external disk drive.
■ SCSI ID numbers Each disk drive is distinguished by its SCSI ID number (0Ð7). This means that when two or more disk drives are connected, you must make settings so that the SCSI ID numbers of the disk drives do not conflict (coincide). If the SCSI ID numbers conflict, the VS-880 will not be able to correctly recognize the disk drives.
When the VS-880 does not perform the way you expect, check the following points before you suspect a malfunc- tion. If this does not resolve the problem, contact servicing by your dealer or qualified Roland service personnel. ■ Problems with sound No sound ¥ The power is not turned on for the VS-880 and the con- nected devices.
■ Disk drive pr oblems Internal hard disk is not detected ¥ The IDE drive switch is set Off (p.116). External drive is not detected ¥ The disk drive is not connected correctly (p.93). ¥ The device ID numbers of two or more disk drives are conflicting.
If an error occurs in operation, or if an operation could not be processed correctly, and error message will appear. Refer to the displayed error message and take the appropriate action. Aborted Command Illegal Request Situation: This disk drive cannot be used by the VS-880.
Memory Full Reason: There is no further free space in the internal memory of the VS-880. Action: Use the Track Bouncing operation to combine two or more tracks of playback data into a sin- gle track, and delete the original playback data. Alternatively, perform the Song Optimize oper- ation (p.
Here is a list of the functions that can be performed by pressing multiple buttons, or by using the TIME/VALUE dial in con- junction with a button. ■ MIXER MODE buttons [SHIFT] + [SELECT] Switch bet.
■ Other [SHIFT] + [VARI PITCH] To the vari pitch setting page [SHIFT] + [UNDO] Execute Redo (if the UNDO indicator is lit) [SHIFT] + [SCENE] Transmit the condition of the digital mixer as MIDI data .
Parameters that have been added and setting ranges that have been expanded by the V-XPANDED enhancement are printed in bold type. ■ Mixer Parameters (channel) * If channel link is ON, the Pan parameter will change to the Balance parameter.
Parameter name Display Value Initial value AUX Switch AUX Sw Off, PreFade, PstFade Off AUX Level AUX Level 0Ð127 100 AUX Pan/Balance AUX Pan/AUX Bal L63Ð0ÐR63 0 Channel Link Channel Link Off, On Of.
Master Block Parameter name Display Value Initial value Master Out Mode Master Mode MIX, M+A, M+B, MAB, MIX -A-, -B-, A+B (in INPUT ➝ TRACK) MIX, M+A, M+B, MAB, MIX (in INPUT MIX -A-, -B-, A+B, 1-2,.
Parameter name Display Value Initial value Remaining Display RemainDisp Time, CapaMB, Capa %, Event TimeMeasure/Beat Display MeasurDsp Always, Auto Always Digital Copy Protect D.
Scene/Auto Mix Parameter name Display Value Initial value Scene Mode Scene Mode All, KeepF ALL Auto Mix Mode A.MIX Mode Off, On Off Auto Mix Snapshot A.
143 Appendices Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclucive System Common System Real Time Aux Message Notes Transmitted .
■ INPUT ➝ TRACK mode ■ INPUT MIX mode and TRACK MIX mode Fader Lev/Bal Lev/Bal Lev/Bal Lev/Bal Level Pan Level Pan Level Pan Pan BUSS Sw AUX Sw EFFECT1 EFFECT2 EFFECT1 Send Lev/Bal AUX Send EFFE.
COSM COSM stands for Composite Object Sound Modeling. This is Òa technology which combines multiple sound models to create new sounds,Ó which was first used on the RolandÕs VG-8 V-Guitar System.
VS-880: Digital Studio Workstation ● Tracks Track: 8 V-Track: 64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track) * Up to 4 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 8 tracks can be played back simultaneously.
The VS-880 system software update adds several special operations to the top panel. Affix the included sticker to the top panel as follows for your reference. ■ Channel faders When the Voice Transformer effect is being used, the effect can be adjusted by the channel faders (p.
■ Special key operations From the list of special Key operations (p.136), those of special usefulness are given below. 12345 About the included sticker 148.
[A] Analog tape recorder ............................................................. 46 Auto mix .................................................................................. 17 Using auto mix ...................................................
[L] Locate bank Switching the locate bank .................................................. 57 Locate point Registering a locate point .................................................. 57 Moving to a locate point ....................................
Song Creating a new song (Song New) .................................... 62 Naming a song (Song Name) ............................................ 62 Saving a song (Song Store) ................................................ 74 Selecting a different song (Song Select) .
■ T rack sheet 152.
For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
01129434 '97-1-C3-21T Information When you need repair service, call your local Roland Service Station or the authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of October, 28, 1996 ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Florida 638 (1005) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (01) 394 4029 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Roland Vs-880 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Roland Vs-880 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Roland Vs-880 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Roland Vs-880 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Roland Vs-880, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Roland Vs-880.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Roland Vs-880. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Roland Vs-880 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
