Roland VS-100 manual

Hardware Manual VS-100_r_e.book 1 ページ ２００９年３月２５日　水曜日　午前９時３４分[...]

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3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. ...................................................................................................................... • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to d[...]

4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY • Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor's body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or el[...]

5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. ...................................................................................................................... • Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or [...]

6 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply no[...]

7 IMPORTANT NOTES Using SD Memory Cards • Carefully insert the SD memory card all the way in—until it is firmly in place. • Never touch the terminals of the SD memory card. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty. • SD memory cards are constructed using precision components; handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to the followin[...]

8 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............................................................................................................ 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................................................................................... 6 Overview .............................................................[...]

9 Connections ............................................................................... 37 Connections ................................................................................................................................ 38 Connecting the AC adaptor....................................................................................[...]

10 Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Hardware manual p. 3; p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new [...]

11 Overview VS-100_r_e.book 11 ページ ２００９年３月２５日　水曜日　午前９時３４分[...]

12 Overview of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 fig.fader.eps High-end spec audio interface functions • USB 2.0 audio interface supporting 8-in/6-out and 24-bit/96 kHz • Extraneous noise-resistant balanced input/output • Two XLR input jacks with microphone preamps and phantom power Carefully selected parts are used to ensure transparent sound, ensuring[...]

13 Overview of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 fig.fader.eps A digital mixer that supports a range of inputs • A digital mixer with 8 channel input • High quality sound design through digital signal processing with internal 40-bit computing • A compressor and a 3-band parametric equalizer for analog input WAVE recorder function • Directly record sam[...]

14 Panel Descriptions fig.front01.eps 1. INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R Analog audio signal input jacks with a microphone preamp. You can use the [SENS] knob to adjust the input level of INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R. The level is displayed on the screen. (See p. 18.) These inputs correspond to input 1-2 in the USB audio interface function. MIC (XLR balanced input) This in[...]

15 Panel Descriptions fig.rear01.eps 4. Cord hook Hook the AC adapter’s cord here, see p. 38. 5. Power switch Turn the power on/off. For more information, see p. 40. 6. DC IN jack Connect the DC plug of the supplied AC adaptor here. 7. USB connector Use a USB cable to connect the V-STUDIO 100 to a personal computer. 8. MIDI connectors (MIDI OUT/V[...]

16 Panel Descriptions INPUT fig.rear02.eps 11. INPUT 3L/MONO and 4R (1/4” TRS balanced input) Analog audio signal input jacks for line input. If you only plug into one INPUT 3L/MONO jack, it will function as a mono input. These inputs correspond to input 3-4 in the USB audio interface function. 12. INPUT 5L and 6R (RCA pin input) Analog audio sig[...]

17 Panel Descriptions fig.mixer01.eps fig.01.eps 1. [PAN] knob (INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R) Use this knob to adjust the balance between the right and left channels of the signal that is input from the INPUT 1L/2R. 2. [COMP/EQ] button Use this button to turn the compressors and equalizers on and off for each channel. For more information, see “Using the co[...]

18 Panel Descriptions fig.02.eps 5. Compressor/equalizer setting button Use this button to switch the display on the setting screen between the compressor and the equalizer when using these effects. For more information about using the compressors and equalizers, see “Using the compressors and equalizers” (p. 48). 6. [THRES/LO]/[R1] knob, [RATI[...]

19 fig.mixer03.eps If you connect SONAR V-STUDIO 100 to a computer and turn the power on, the section within the bounding rectangle in this illustration functions as the control surface for SONAR VS. fig.ctrl-disp1.eps When you are using SONAR, pressing the [DISPLAY] button switches between the level meter screen and the control surface screen. The[...]

20 fig.daw01.eps This section controls SONAR’s track or bus parameters. 1. Track selection button Use this button to select the track (or bus) to control. [SHIFT] + track selection buttons Press this key combination to switch the current strip between the track and the bus. Track selection button + [VALUE] knob Press and hold the track selection [...]

21 4. Channel fader Use this to control the volume of the current strip. The channel fader has a touch-sensitive motor fader so it can move in response to the volume of the current strip. It also moves while playing, according to the automation information. To record automation information, touch and then release the fader during automation recordi[...]

22 fig.daw02.eps This section controls playback of SONAR. 1. [LOOP] button Press this button to turn SONAR’s loop function on or off. * This button is not lit even when SONAR’s loop function is on. [SHIFT] + [LOOP] buttons Use this key combination to set the selected range for SONAR’s loop function. * For more information about selecting the [...]

23 fig.daw03.eps When you press the [ACT] button to turn on the ACT function, the button lights up and you can use the [R1]–[R4] knobs to control the parameters of plug-ins that support the function. You cannot control plug-ins that do not support the ACT function. You can configure the parameters controlled by the four knobs in the VS-100 proper[...]

24 fig.proppage.eps The VS-100 properties page displays the names of the parameters that can be controlled with the [R1]–[R4] knobs. You can also configure the action of the footswitches or of the motor fader connected to SONAR V-STUDIO 100. To display the VS-100 properties page, in SONAR, select “VS-100” command from “Tools” menu. When t[...]

25 WAVE Recorder VS-100_r_e.book 25 ページ ２００９年３月２５日　水曜日　午前９時３４分[...]

26 Using the WAVE recorder fig.mixer04.eps When you turn on the power of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 without connecting it to a computer, the [DAW/WAVE RECORDER] button lights up and you can operate the WAVE recorder. You can use the WAVE recorder to record signals that have been mixed in the digital mixer section. If you change the system setting “WA[...]

27 Using the WAVE recorder Information displayed on the main screen fig.recorder02.eps 1. File name 2. Level meter • Displays the output level • When input signal was detected, displays the input level 3. Marker view • Number on the left: the number of the marker that was passed at the point displayed on the time counter • Number on the rig[...]

28 Using the WAVE recorder In SONAR V-STUDIO 100, data is recorded on an SD memory card. Inserting an SD memory card fig.sd-ins.eps NEVER insert or remove an SD memory card when the power of SONAR V-STUDIO 100 is on. Doing so may result in the loss of data from the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 or the SD memory card. 1. Turn the power off. 2. Insert the SD ca[...]

29 Using the WAVE recorder 1. Check the input level. fig.recorder04.eps If the peak indicator at the right end of the level meter (indicated by the arrow in the illustration) is lit, turn the [MAIN MIX] knob to the left to reduce the level. 2. Press the (Record) button and start recording. The time counter starts counting forward. 3. Press the (Sto[...]

30 Using the WAVE recorder 1. Press the (Playback) button. 2. Use the [PLAYBACK] knob to adjust the playback volume. If the sampling frequency of the file being played differs from the sampling frequency setting of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100, you may hear a small amount of noise when the file is playing or stopped. In this case, refer to “Sampling fr[...]

31 Using the WAVE recorder The finder screen lets you view the file size and file format. 1. From the main screen, press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to open the finder screen (p. 26). 2. In the finder screen, turn the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to select the desired file, and then press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob. 3. Turn the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to highlight “[...]

32 Using the WAVE recorder During playback or recording, you can insert markers at any point on the file. By inserting markers on a file, you can quickly jump to those positions by pressing the button or button. 1. Play back the file. 2. When the file reaches the point where you want to insert a mark, press the [MARKER] button. The number displayed[...]

33 Using the WAVE recorder This function allows you to play back any section (A-B) in the file repeatedly. After inserting marks A and B while the file is playing you can then repeat the section between the two marks. fig.repeat-a.eps 1. Play back the file. Press the [A <> B] button once during playback. The [A <> B] button flashes. Thi[...]

34 Using the WAVE recorder 1. Press the [METRONOME] button. The metronome function is turned on and the [METRONOME] button flashes. 2. The metronome setting screen is displayed. Use the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to adjust the tempo, beat, and volume of the metronome. fig.metronome01.eps 3. Press the [WAVE RECORDER] button to return to the main screen. 4.[...]

35 Using the WAVE recorder You can play back a file in the background and record only your playing at the same time. 1. Select the file to play back in the background (See p. 30). 2. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button, and press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob. The main screen displays “BG” to the right of the file name. This indicates that the file is [...]

36 Using the WAVE recorder A deleted file cannot be recovered. 1. From the main screen, press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to access the finder screen (p. 26). 2. From the finder screen, turn the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to select the file that you want to delete, and then press the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob. 3. Turn the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to highlight “Delete,[...]

37 Connections VS-100_r_e.book 37 ページ ２００９年３月２５日　水曜日　午前９時３４分[...]

38 Connections Connect the included AC adaptor to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100’s DC IN jack. fig.Connect-ACadpt.eps Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. * The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. To prevent the inadvert[...]

39 Connections • Use a USB cable to connect your computer to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. • Connect your audio output devices such as headphones or speakers to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. * This package does not include audio output devices such as headphones or speakers. fig.Connect-basic.eps Connecting computers and audio equipments Before connecting [...]

40 Turning the power on * Once the connections have been completed (p. 38), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power [...]

41 Connections and signal flow fig.Connect-mic-guitar.eps * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. * When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the INPUT connectors may be low.[...]

42 Connections and signal flow Signal flow when recording with SONAR fig.routing01.eps If you connect the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 to your computer with a USB cable, you can use SONAR to record sounds input to INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R. * The [PAN] knob does not have any effect on USB audio. Signal flow when recording with the WAVE recorder fig.routing02.eps If [...]

43 Connections and signal flow fig.Connect-various.eps * The sampling frequency of the input signal from digital equipment must be the same as that of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. For more information about setting the sampling frequency of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100, see “Sampling frequency setting” (p. 52). Connecting audio equipment and synthesizers [...]

44 Connections and signal flow Signal flow when recording with SONAR fig.routing03.eps • To control the direct monitor volume for the input signal, use the [MAIN MIX] knob. • To control the SONAR’s playback volume, use the [PLAYBACK] knob. MAIN OUTPUT 1/2 MIXER [SENS] [LEVEL] [MAIN MIX] [PLA YBACK] [ VOL UME] [P AN] INPUT 1L 2R 3L/4R 5L/6R 7/[...]

45 Connections and signal flow Signal flow when recording with the WAVE recorder fig.routing04.eps • Signals input to INPUT 1–8 are mixed and recorded on the WAVE recorder. • To control the recording level of the WAVE recorder, use the [MAIN MIX] knob. The recording level can be checked with the level meter. • To control the playback level [...]

46 Connections and signal flow fig.connectFS.eps You can use footswitches to control the actions of the WAVE recorder and SONAR. If you are using SONAR, you can assign functions to footswitches in the VS-100 properties page (See p. 24). Connecting footswitches Function Footswitch 1 Playback Footswitch 2 Recording BA Set the switches as shown bellow[...]

47 Compressor and Equalizer VS-100_r_e.book 47 ページ ２００９年３月２５日　水曜日　午前９時３４分[...]

48 Using the compressors and equalizers Each analog input on SONAR V-STUDIO 100 is equipped with a compressor and a 3-band equalizer. fig.compEQ01.eps When you press the [COMP/EQ] button on each channel, that channel’s compressor and equalizer are turned on. • When the compressor and equalizer are on, the [COMP/EQ] button is lit. • The equali[...]

49 Using the compressors and equalizers fig.compEQ03.eps Pressing the compressor/equalizer toggle button switches between the screens for the compressor and the equalizer. fig.compEQ04.eps * The HI and LO bands are shelving type and the MID band is peaking type. Setting the compressors and equalizers Setting the equalizers Meaning Changing the sett[...]

50 Using the compressors and equalizers fig.compEQ06.eps Setting the compressors Meaning Changing the settings 1 Channel currently displayed Press the [COMP/EQ] button for each channel 2 Compressor bypass Use the [CURSOR/VALUE] knob to set the cursor, and then press the knob 3 Threshold Adjust each of the [THRES], [RATIO] and [GAIN] knobs 4 Compres[...]

51 Appendix VS-100_r_e.book 51 ページ ２００９年３月２５日　水曜日　午前９時３４分[...]

52 System settings An SD memory card that you have just purchased or an SD memory card that has been used by a computer or other device must be formatted as described below before it can be used with the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. When you format an SD memory card, all data on that card will be erased. Be sure to back up any important data before you proc[...]

53 System settings The digital mixer section provides reverb that can be applied to the signal from each input. When you execute the system setting “Reverb” (p. 55), the reverb screen appears, allowing you to specify the reverb type and adjust the send levels for each input. fig.SetRev1.eps If reverb is on, the “Rv” icon is shown at the lef[...]

54 System settings To initialize all settings of SONAR V-STUDIO 100 to their factory-set state, proceed as follows. The data in the SD memory card will not be initialized. 1. Power-off the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. 2. While holding down the [ACT]/[V-LINK] button and the compressor/equalizer setting button, power- on the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. fig.FReset.eps[...]

55 System settings Parameter list Parameter Description Value LCD Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the display. Higher values will make the display appear darker. 0–19 Sample Freq Specifies the sampling frequency of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. For details, refer to “Sampling frequency setting” (p. 52). 44.1, 48.0, 96.0 (kHz) Reverb Accesses the s[...]

56 LINE IN MAIN MIX MAIN MIX L IN R IN CHANNEL 3&4 MIC IN 2 1 3 PHANTOM POWER SENS LEVEL MID LO FREQ Q HI R IN RCA L IN PA N LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 CHANNEL 5&6 CO AXIAL IN CHANNEL 7&8 3 4 1 6 5 8 7 VS-100 IN 1 VS-100 IN 1 Metronome SEND LEVEL LINE IN MIC IN 2 1 3 PHANTOM POWER Hi-Z AD COMP MID LO FREQ Q HI VS-100 IN 2 AD COMP SENS AD AD MI[...]

57 About V-LINK What is V-LINK? V-LINK ( ) is functionality that allows you to perform music and video simultaneously. By connecting V-LINK compatible devices via MIDI, you can easily enjoy a variety of video effects that are linked with your performance. For example, by using the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 in conjunction with the EDIROL Visual Sampler P-1[...]

58 Error Message List SD Card Slow/Push Any Key fig.sd-card-slow.eps Recording into the WAVE recorder was halted because writing to the SD memory card was not fast enough. Press any button to clear this message. Action: • Try formatting the SD memory card (p. 52). • Try recording at a lower sampling frequency or lower bit depth (p. 55). • If [...]

59 Error Message List Improper File fig.improper-file.eps The selected file cannot be played by the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. Action: • Use SONAR or other software to convert the file to a format that can be played by the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. For more information about playable formats, see “Specifications” (p. 60). Recorder Working fig.rcdr-working[...]

60 Specifications Digital Audio Workstation: SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Audio Interface, Mixer Number of Input Channels 8 AD/DA Conversion Sample Rate: 44.1/48.0/96.0 kHz Signal Processing: 24 bits DSP processing Compressor: Input Jacks 1–6 Equalizer: Input Jacks 1–6 Reverb: Input Jacks 1–6 (Echo/Room/Small Hall/Large Hall) Internal: 40 bits Number o[...]

61 Specifications * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Control Surface TRACK Control 100mm Touch-sensitive Motorized Fader Assignable Encoder Assign Button Track Select Button: +/- Track Control Button: MUTE/SOLO/ARM/SHIFT Track C[...]

62 Index A AB button .......................................................... 27 AC adaptor ....................................................... 38 ACT button ................................................ 18, 23 Active Controller Technology ................... 23 Analog Input ............................................. 14, 16 ARM button .[...]

63 Index P PAN knob .......................................................... 17 Phantom Power ....................................... 14, 16 Play button ................................................ 22, 27 Playback Loop ........................................................... 33 Playback button ............................................. [...]

64 This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NOTICE AV[...]

65 IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which [...]

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Information As of Jan. 1, 2009 (Cakewalk) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized Cakewalk/EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. U.S.A. Cakewalk, Inc. 268 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210 U.SA (617) 423-9004 http://www.c akewalk.com/ EUROPE EDIROL (Europe) Ltd. Studio [...]

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