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Various Operations Related to Synchronized Operation ... 123Use with a MIDI Controller ...

1. Turn on the power of the Zip drive.2. Turn on the power of the VS-880EX with thePOWER switch on the rear panel.3. Turn on the power of connected au

12. Press [YES].“SYS Init.***:* OK ?” appears in the display. “***:*”refers to the drive’s SCSI ID number. For example,“SC5:U” indicates a Zip drive.1

Saving Performance Data toa Zip Drive (Song Copy)You can save song data created on the VS-880EX to anexternal disk. This is a convenient way to have s

Saving a Song to a SingleDisk (Playable)Here, the procedure for saving a playable copy of asong on the VS-880EX’s internal hard disk to a Zipdisk whic

To Load Data from Disks(Drive Select)If you want to take playable songs that have beencopied to Zip disks and load them onto the VS-880EX’s hard disk,

10. Following the procedure described in “Saving aSong to a Single Disk” (p. 103), make a playablecopy of the song on the Zip disk to the internalhard

17. When copying over multiple Zip disks, “InsertDisk #” (# indicates the number in the order ofinsertion) appears in the display. Insert each ofthe d

You can connect a CD-RW drive which is designatedby Roland, to the VS-880EX’s SCSI connector. Thischapter explains the procedures involved in creatin

1. Turn on the power of the CD-RW drive.2. Turn on the power of the VS-880EX.3. Turn on the power of connected audio equipment.4. Raise the volume of

RangeThe two tracks designated by the VS-880EX for writ-ing to the CD-R disc are written from the beginning ofthe tracks (normally “00h00m00s00”) to t

Sounding the Metronome ... 154Using an External MIDI Sound Sour

11. Press [YES].“SNG CD Track No. OK?” is displayed.12. Press [YES].“Obey Copyrights?” is displayed.13. Carefully read the License Agreement (detailed

5. Only the following buttons, knobs, and faderseffect the sound. Try listening to the contents ofthe disc.[ZERO]: Goes to the start of the first song

2. Hold down [SONG] and press [TAP].Set a track number mark point at the present locationon the track.A “+” (plus sign) appears at the end of the trac

3. Press PARAMETER[ ] until “SNG Finalize?”appears in the display.4. Press [YES].“Finalize Sure?” appears in the display.5. Press [YES].“Obey Copyrigh

Items Necessary for CD-R Backup• VS-880EX (1)• CD-RW drive (1)• Internal IDE hard disk (HDP88 series)• CD-RW (Compact Disc-ReWritable) discSaving Song

Loading Songs From CD-RW Discs1. Select the disk (internal IDE hard disk) containingthe song you want to load as the current drive.2. Place the CD-R d

This chapter describes the MIDI messages that can behandled by the VS-880EX and the operations that theVS-880EX can perform using MIDI messages.For mo

Frame (Appendices p. 123)NTSC Format (Appendices p. 124)SECAM Format/PAL Format (Appendices p. 124)Synchronization with the VS-880EX as the Reference

6. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYSSync/Tempo ?” appears in the display.7. Press [YES].8. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until“SYS Gen.=” ap

8. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)].Return to Play condition.9. Set your MIDI sequencer to send MTC.10. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [SYSTEM].The “SYNC MODE” fie

About the Package ContentsThe following items are included with the VS-880EX.Please check to make sure you have all the items.• VS-880EX• AC cord• Qui

What is the Sync Track?In addition to the tracks for recording audio signals,the VS-880EX has a separate track for recording MIDIClock signals. This i

2. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS MIDIPRM ?” appears in the display.3. Press [YES].4. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until“SYS MID: MIDITh

4. Tempo Map 1 (the song’s initial tempo) is dis-played. The measure appearing in the display andits beat, metronome sound, and MIDI Clock trans-mitte

2. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS MIDIPRM ?” appears in the display.3. Press [YES].4. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until“SYS MID: MIDITh

6. Press PARAMETER [ ].“SYS CV:Beat=” appears in the display.7. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.BeatSpecify the number of beat (1/1–8/1, 1/2–8/2,1/4–8/4, 1

CV (Convert)Here you can select how the sync track / tempo mapwill be created. For this example, select “CV3.”CV1=Tap→S.Tr: Create the sync track from

Delaying Sync Track and Tempo MapStart TimesUsually, a sync track or tempo map is created with“00h00m00s00f00” as the beginning of the song.However, r

Switching ScenesYou can switch Scenes with MIDI Program Changemessages sent by the external MIDI controller.1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS

This chapter explains the procedures for using a DATrecorder in conjunction with the VS-880EX. Refer tothe owner’s manual for your DAT recorder as you

Saving Song Data to a DATRecorder (Backup)Use the following procedure to back up the song dataon the current drive.1. Connect the VS-880EX and the DAT

ConnectivityThere are six sets of balanced input jacks, handling awide input sensitivity range, from line level (+4 dBu)to mic level (-50 dBu). Beside

9. Press PARAMETER [ ].“Backup Wait=” appears in the display.10. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.Backup WaitWhen this is set to “On,” the data transmission

Loading Performance Datafrom a DAT Recorder(Recover)Use the following procedure to load song data thatwas backed up on a DAT recorder. If two or mores

10. The display will indicate “Init ***:* OK ?” (OK toinitialize the current drive?). “***:*” will show“IDE:*” for the internal hard disk, or“SC0:*–SC

Checking Names of SavedPerformance Data (Name)This operation lets you check the names of song datathat was saved to a DAT tape. Even if you have saved

11. When the load procedure is finished, “Please StopDAT” appears in the display. Stop the DATrecorder, then press [YES].The DAT Name screen appears i

2. Insert the tape which contains the song data intothe DAT recorder. If the song data is backed upon two or more tapes, insert the first tape.3. Prep

Disks used with Roland’s VS-880 and VS-840 modelscan also be used by the VS-880EX. Additionally, songdata recorded on such disks can be loaded by the

VS-880EX → VS-1680When internal hard disks that have been used by a VS-880EX are installed in the VS-1680, or when Zip disksthat have been used by a V

3. For the current drive, select the drive (internalIDE hard disk) you want to be the load destina-tion.4. Press [SONG] several times until “Song Impo

4. Press [SONG] several times until “Song Export ?”appears in the display.5. Press [YES].6. “Dest. Drv=” (the save destination drive) appearsin the di

Mixer Section1234567891011Front and Rear Panels141. PEAK IndicatorsThese indicators allow you to confirm the sound levelinput at the input jacks (1–6)

Previewing Techniques(Preview) When editing a song, you will likely want to find pre-cise points in the song, for example the point wheresound begins

Using [SCRUB]This function is used to repeat playback of the songbefore and after a designated point on a selected trackfor a more precisely specified

Recalling a Specific Location(Jump)Besides using the TIME/VALUE dial, markers andlocators to move the current time of the song, you canalso directly s

Preparations for Auto MixPress [AUTOMIX]. The button indicator lights, indi-cating that Mix mode is on.At this time, while holding down the [AUTOMIX]

Recording the Mixer Settings, Method 2(Gradation)This creates an auto mix that smoothly connectsSnapshots recorded in two adjacent markers. Thismethod

7. Press [PLAY] to begin playback.8. Operate the channel faders, master fader, andPAN knobs on the top panel.Auto mix data will be recorded only for t

Disabling Auto Mix on All Channels1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYSScene/Auto Mix?” appears in the display.2. Press [YES].3. Press PARAMETER

However if you once again record (step 3’) afterreturning to the condition of recording number 2, therecordings 3–5 that were canceled by the Undo ope

4. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. For now select“Off.”UNDO MSG (UNDO message)This selects whether or not the Undo confirmationmessage is displayed.On: Th

Simultaneously Adjusting aStereo Source (Channel Link)When recording or playing back a stereo source, nor-mal mixer operations require you to control

5. STATUS ButtonsThese buttons switch the status of each track. The cur-rent status is shown by the button indicator.SOURCE (orange):The input source

6. Press [CH EDIT (SELECT)] for the other channel.7. Repeat steps 2–5 to make the same settings for theother channel.8. Press PARAMETER [ ].“Ofs Level

8. Press PARAMETER [ ].“Ofs Bal =” appears in the display.9. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.Ofs Bal (Offset Balance)Adjust the overall left/right level (L

Mixing In a Stereo Source(Stereo In)You can assign input signals from the INPUT jacks orDIGITAL IN connector to the MIX bus or RECORD-ING bus, without

Record/Playback Tracks When Using Vari-PitchWhen vari-pitch is on, the number of tracks which canbe simultaneously recorded/played back may be lim-ite

Sounding the MetronomeNo matter how accurately one tries to play, listeningto the recording play back sometimes reveals inaccura-cies in rhythm or tem

Using an External MIDI Sound Source to Play the MetronomeA MIDI sound source can be used to play themetronome with a sound of your choosing. To do thi

16. Press PARAMETER [ ].“Acc.Note” appears in the display.17. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.Acc.Note (Accent Note)This sets note numbers (C0–G9) for the

Deleting One Song of Performance Data (Song Erase)When you are making a master tape or backing upsongs to a Zip disk, this operation deletes song data

3. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.ATT (Attenuation)Adjusts the volume level (-12–+12 dB) of each chan-nel’s digital signal.4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)].Retur

5. “MasterLevel=” appears in the display. Use theTIME/VALUE dial to adjust the volume of thesound that is output from the MASTER jacks. Thisvalue is l

Recorder Section13425791311681012Preparations161. EDIT CONDITION ButtonsThe functions and parameters of the VS-880EX areorganized within these buttons

DIRECT OUTThe sounds from each of the Tracks 1–4 or Tracks 5–8are output from separate analog jacks.1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EDIT (FADER)].2. P

8. When Drive Check is completed, the displayscreen appears as shown below.If the display indicates “No Err”9-1.The entire disk could be read correctl

If a disk error is found, it is possible to erase only thedata that was lost as a result of the error (Recover). I.e.,the disk can be restored to a co

This section describes the settings that affect the over-all functioning of the VS-880EX.Switching the DisplayContentIn Play condition, you can hold d

Checking the Size of aRecorded PerformanceYou can see the Song Name, Song Number, SampleRate, Recording Mode, and the actual used capacity ofthe curre

PeakHoldSw (Peak Hold Switch)With this set to “On,” the level meter in the graphicdisplay holds the display of peak levels.5. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)].R

Overall Settings for the VS-880EXThese are setting related to the overall operation of theVS-880EX.Holding the function of [SHIFT](Shift Lock)You can

Adjusting the Button SensitivityOn the VS-880EX, function of STATUS button differsby it is hit and released quickly or it is held for longerseconds. Y

Changing at the Level at Which the Peak Indicator LightsYou can designate the level at which the peak indica-tor lights for sounds input via the INPUT

4. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.Marker StopWhen this is set to “On,” playback of the song stopsautomatically when a designated marker is reached.5. Pres

4. Transport Control ButtonsThese buttons are used to operate the recorder.[ZERO]: This returns the current time to“00h00m00s00” (zero return).[REW]:

Along with the functions or external devices explained in earlier chapters, thischapter explains some actual ways and gives some tips in which the VS-

4. Press PARAMETER [ ].“SYS MID:MIDIThr=” appears in the display.5. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.MIDIThr (MIDI Thru Switch)This switches the function of

Settings for the Slave VS-880EX1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS MIDIPRM ?” appears in the display.2. Press [YES].“SYS MID:DeviceID=” appears

Synchronizing with Cakewalk Pro Audio (MMC)The VS-880EX supports MMC. This means that when two VS-880EX units aresynchronized or when a VS-880EX is us

Settings for the VS-880EX1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS MIDIPRM ?” appears in the display.2. Press [YES].3. Press PARAMETER [ ] several ti

16. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until“SYS Syn:MTC Type=” appears in the display.17. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.MTC Type (MTC Type)This selects t

Chapter 14 Takein Advantages of the VS-880EX (idea and examples)176Digital Connections Cannot Be UsedWhen Sync Source is set to “EXT,” the VS-880EX op

Making Digital Connections with CakewalkWhen you have a sound card (such as Audiomedia III or CardD) that featuresdigital input and output connectors

Recording to Cakewalk1. Make the connections as shown below.2. Follow the procedure as described in “Settings for the VS-880EX” (p. 195)and “Settings

Recording to the VS-880EX1. Make the connections as shown below.2. Follow the procedure as described in “Settings for the VS-880EX” (p. 195)and “Setti

Display section1 2 394 5687Preparations181. CONDITIONThis indicates the current condition.PLY: Normal status (Play condition).INn: Change the input mi

Master ClockThis is used to select the reference clock for the VS-880EX operations. Here, setthis to “DIGIN1” or “DIGIN2.”DIGIN1: Based on the digital

The Correspondence Between MIDI Channels and Controller NumbersMIDI channels correspond to the mixer channels asshown below. For channel pairs linked

Preparations for Compu Mix1. Make the connections as shown below.2. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS MIDIPRM ?” appears in the display.3. Press

Recording with Compu Mix1. Prepare the VS-880EX’s mixer settings (faders,pan, etc.) and ready for playback the song.2. Put the MIDI sequencer in Recor

Synchronizing with Video EquipmentWhen used in combination with the Roland SI-80S, you can control playbackand stop functions on the VS-880EX with vid

8. Press [YES].9. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until“SYS Syn:ErrLevel=” appears in the display.10. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.ErrLevel (Error Lev

6. Hold down [SHIFT] and press the channel 6[AUX Send (CH EDIT)].“AUX Sw=” appears in the display.7. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.AUX Sw (AUX Switch)Thi

Index (words)(A)Automix...142(C)CD player...

(R)Random access...28Realtime...

MEMO...Index189Chapter 14

Rear Panel12 3 4 5Preparations191. POWER SwitchThis switch turns power of the VS-880EX on and off.2. AC IN (AC Inlet)Connect the included power cable

190 InformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.A

CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOV

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6 7 1189 10Preparations206. FOOT SWITCH JackAn optional foot switch (such as the DP-2 or the BOSSFS-5U) can be connected here when you want to con-tro

This chapter explains basic concepts, internal struc-ture, and basic operation that you will need to know inorder to operate the VS-880EX. Please read

Specify the Disk Which will be Usedfor Recording/Playback (Drive Select)1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS DriveSelect” appears in the display

About EventsThe smallest unit of memory used by the VS-880EX tostore recorded results on disk is called an event. Anewly created song is provided appr

Mixer SectionThe digital mixer specifies input or output status of the recorder section. The VS-880EX contains an Input Mixer located before the recor

The VS-880EX has the following buses.RECORDING Bus:Signals assigned to the RECORDING bus are routed to the recorder section to berecorded. There are e

Input MixerInput mixer is placed before the recorder section, and correspond to the externalinput sources (INPUT 1–6, DIGITAL IN L/R).The output of ea

Track MixerTrack mixer is placed after the recorder section, and correspond to the tracks(1–8).All of the tracks are output from the MASTER jacks. Add

Switching the Fader FunctionsOn the VS-880EX, it is able to adjust Input mixer or Track mixer by switching thefunction of the channel faders on the to

Track Minutes and Recording TimeWith cassette tape recorders, the amount of time you can record on a tape is pre-determined by the length of that tape

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instruc-tions below, and the Owner’s Manual...

For example, 10 track minutes be used for 10 minutes of monaural recording, 5minutes of stereo recording, 2 minutes and 30 seconds of recording on fou

Effects SectionAbout the Effect Expansion BoardThe VS-880EX contains effect. This allows you to use up to two stereo effects(FX1 and FX2) simultaneous

This chapter explains the basic operation of the VS-880EX. This covers all of the fundamental processes,including recording and editing, so please re

1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [STORE (ZERO)].2. “STORE OK?” appears in the display. Press [YES].If the song is saved properly, the initial displayrea

Basic Operations on the VS-880EXThe VS-880EX features a wide variety of abilities(functions) and settings (parameters). These are orga-nized by type,

Select the Setting You Want to ChangeUse PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to access the setting(parameter) that you wish to modify. If two or moresettings are displa

Changing the Current TimeThe current playback time in the display is shown inSMPTE time code. The current measure, beat, andMarker number are also dis

Using the LocatorTime locations are stored with the LOC buttons([1/5]–[4/8]) on the top panel of the VS-880EX. In con-junction with [SHIFT], you can r

Deleting a Stored Time Location1. While holding down [CLEAR], press the LOCbutton ([1/5]–[4/8]) for locate point that you wishto delete. For example,

Moving the Location of Markers1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)].2. In the display, the “MARKER” field will indicatethe marker number of the current location.

• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supplycord when plugging into, or unplugging from, anoutlet or this unit...

This chapter explains the operations necessary forrecording with the VS-880EX. Try out each operationas you read these instructions.RecordingItems Nec

General Course of theRecording ProcessThe procedure for recording with the VS-880EX isroughly as same as record process by multi-trackrecorders as men

Recording to the Tracks1. Select a recording track. While holding down[REC], press the STATUS button for the track towhich you want to record.The STAT

Saving a RecordedPerformance (Song Store)The contents of any recorded performance will be lostif you simply turn the power off, or even if there is an

Recording Over a Portion ofa Performance (Punch-In/Punch-Out)Sometimes, when listening to a recorded performance,even if you don’t find it necessary t

1. Connect an optional foot switch (such as the DP-2or the BOSS FS-5U) to the VS-880EX’s FOOTSWITCH jack.2. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS Sy

Using MarkersThe space between two adjacent mark points can beused to define the segment for Punch-In Recording.1. Preset Markers where you want to pu

7. Press [AUTO PUNCH].The AUTO PUNCH indicator lights, and Auto Punch-In Recording is enabled.8. Move to a previous locate point where you wantto re-r

Specifying The Points While the SongPlays Back1. Press [PLAY] to begin playback of the song.2. When you reach the desired location for thebeginning of

Recording to Other Tracks(Overdubbing)In multi-track recording, the normal process is torecord new tracks while listening to the performanceon previou

In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNITSAFELY” on pages 2–4, please read and observe thefollowing:Pow

Using EffectsApplying Effects to the PlaybackWhen you playback a song, you will frequently wantto apply effects such as reverb or delay. Here we wille

14. Now reverb will be applied. The signal flow will be as follows.15. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)].Return to Play condition. Playback the song and verify t

Specify the Input to Which the Effect isto be Applied5. Press [FADER (EDIT)] several times to let theFADER indicator light orange.6. Press the channel

Specify the Input Channel to Which the Effect is to be Applied6. Press [FADER (EDIT)] several times to let the FADER indicator lightorange.7. Press th

18. Now the setup is completed. In this case, the signal flow will be as the fol-lows.19. Hold down [REC] and press the Track 1 and 2 STATUS buttons.T

Recording Digital SignalsWith the VS-880EX, you can record the digital signalsoutput by CD players, DAT and MD recorders,Roland VS-1680, and other dig

Select the Master ClockSynchronize the VS-880EX’s reference clock (the mas-ter clock) with the digital signal from the digital audiodevice.1. Press [S

Assign ***Specify the source/track/effect return which willassigned to each track for recording. If you press [YES]the display will indicate “On,” sho

4. Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] several timesuntil “EQ Switch=” appears in the display.5. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.EQ Switch (Equalizer Switch)If you wis

EQM (Equalizer Mid)This adjusts the center frequency (200 Hz–8 kHz) andQ (definition: 0.5–16) of the mid-range (peaking)equalizer.12. Hold down [SHIFT

Handling the Disk DriveFor details on hard disk handling, refer also to theinstructions that accompanied your hard disk.● Before performing any of the

Combining the Contents ofTracks (Track Bouncing)You can mix the performances recorded on two ormore tracks and rerecord them onto a different emptytra

21. Press [PLAY] to begin playback of the song.22. Adjust the volume balance with the faders forChannels 1–4. The presently monitored sound(volume lev

EFFECT1 (Effect 1 Send Select Switch)This sets how the signal is sent to the EFFECT 1 bus.Here, select “PstFade” (post-fader) to apply reverb tothe so

Creating a Master TapeWhen you finish recording a song, adjust the balanceof each track (equalizer, pan, and volume level), andusing your stereo recor

1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS SystemPRM?” appears in the display.2. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until“D.CpyProtect” appears in the

Protecting Performances1. Make the current song the one to which you wantto apply Song Protect.2. Press [SONG] several times until “SNG SongName/Prtct

The VS-880EX contains effects, allowing up to two stereo effects to be appliedwithout using any equipment other than the VS-880EX itself.This chapter

Inserting with Input and Track Channels1. Press [CH EDIT (SELECT)] for the channel towhich you want to apply the effect.The CH EDIT indicator lights.2

MST FX1 INS Sw (Master Effect 1 Insert Switch)This sets how the effects are connected.Off: There is no Insert.On: Inserts in both channels of the ster

Settings for Each Channel1. Press [CH EDIT (SELECT)] for the channel towhich you want to apply the effect.The CH EDIT indicator lights.2. Hold down [S

Preparations ... 12 About the Package Contents ...

3. Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] until “RTNFX1 RTNLev=” appears in the display.4. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.RTN FX1 RTNLev (Master Effect 1 Return Level)Ad

* Patches using the following algorithms can not be selectedfor FX2. A horizontal line is drawn through the effectname in such cases. Please select pa

When Saving to User PatchesWhen you save effect settings to a User Patch, the UserPatch that had previously been in that location is lost.At the time

With the VS-880EX, there are two functions to recallmixer settings easily. One is refered to as the Scene,and the other one is referred to as the EZ

SYS Scene ModeThis setting determines the fader settings when aScene is recalled.All: This changes the mixer settings to those ofthe Scene being reca

Recalling Recording Settings (Recording/Template)Select this when you want to record the performanceinput via the INPUT jacks. Recall a preset routing

Display (parameter name) Input TrackMixer MixerATT current value current valuePhase current value current valueMIX Sw Off O(TRd=On)MIX Level 100 100(T

Display (parameter name) Input TrackMixer MixerChannel Link Off OffEFFECT1 PstFade PstFadeEFFECT1 Send 100 100EFFECT1 Pan 0 0EFFECT2 PstFade PstFadeEF

8. “IN* Link=” (“*” is the displayed input) appearsin the display. Specify the inputs for which youwill turn Channel Link ON. Press the SELECT(CH EDIT

19. “IN* FX1 Ins=” appears in the display. Rotate theTIME/VALUE dial. If you wish to insert effect 1,select either “Ins,” “InsL,” “InsR,” or “InsS,” a

General Course of the Recording Process ... 41Connecting Instruments ...

36.Press PARAMETER [ ]. You can return to theprevious screen by pressing PARAMETER [ ].37. “IN* SndPan” appears in the display. Use theTIME/VALUE dial

Storing Track Bouncing Settings (Bouncing/Step Edit)Select this when recording the performance data frommultiple tracks onto a number of other tracks.

12. “TR* Level =” appears in the display. Adjust thelevel of the playback track. Press the SELECT (CHEDIT) button for the playback track whose levelyo

29.Press PARAMETER [ ]. You can return to theprevious screen by pressing PARAMETER [ ].30. “Use EFFECT2 ?” appears in the display. If youwish to use e

45. “FX2 MstIns=” appears in the display. Rotate theTIME/VALUE dial. If you wish to insert effect 2into the master out, select “On.” If not, select“Of

8.Press PARAMETER [ ]. You can return to theprevious screen by pressing PARAMETER [ ].9. “Level =” appears in the display. Adjust the levelof the trac

26. “AUX Snd=” appears in the display. Rotate theTIME/VALUE dial. If you wish to send thetrack/source to the AUX bus, select either “Pre”or “Pst,” and

40. “FX2 MstIns=” appears in the display. Rotate theTIME/VALUE dial. If you wish to insert effect 2into the master out, select “On.” If not, select“Of

This chapter explains the content and procedures forediting sound that has been recorded. Please read thischapter to gain an understanding of the conc

If you have selected an item which specifies a time, aplay list will appear in the bar display. In this case ifyou wish to view an amplitude profile o

Chapter 6 Editing a Recorded Performance (Track Editing) ... 88About Editing Operations ...

11. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.St (Start point)Specifies the starting time of the copy range.12. Press PARAMETER [ ].“TRK Frm=” appears in the display

Moving Performance Data (Track Move)This operation moves the playback data in a specifiedrange to another location. This is convenient for cor-recting

14. Press PARAMETER [ ].“TRK End=” appears in the display.15. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.End (End point)Specifies the ending time of the move range.16

1. You can exchange the tracks that are currentlyaudible. Select the V-track containing the sourceplayback data to be exchanged.2. Press [TRACK] sever

5. Rotating the TIME/VALUE dial allows you tospecify the insert destination V-track. For exam-ple, “1-1” means “V-track 1 of track 1,” “1-*”means “all

5. You can use the TIME/VALUE dial to specify theV-track that you wish to delete. For example, “1-1” means “V-track 1 of track 1,” “1-*” means “allV-t

4. Press [STATUS] for the track on which you wantto carry out Track Erase.The STATUS indicator will light red.5. You can use the TIME/VALUE dial to sp

In general, when you compress or expand the play-back time, the pitch changes in proportion to theamount of compression or expansion. For example, ift

AmplitudeThis specifies the volume level ratio (50, 60, 70, 80, 90,100%) that will result from the conversion. Normally,the default value of 60% is re

A Zip drive can be connected to the SCSI connector ofthe VS-880EX. Be sure to read the owner’s manual foryour Zip drive as well.This chapter will expl