Roland VS-1824 manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s Manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s Manual p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s Manual p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel as[...]

2 To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash[...]

3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .......................................................................................................... 002b • Do not open or perform any internal modifica- tions on the unit. (The only exception would be where this manua[...]

4 015 • Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads c[...]

5 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • 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 sy[...]

6 IMPORTANT NOTES 558a • To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night). 559a • When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came i[...]

7 Table of Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY .......................................................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................................................................... 5 Preparations ....................................................[...]

8 Table of Contents Chapter 3 Playback Operations ........................................................... 38 The Display ................................................................................................................................ 38 Display Regions .............................................................................[...]

9 Table of Contents Using the Metronome ............................................................................................................... 67 Turn On the Metronome .............................................................................................................. 67 Program the Tempo Map .....................................[...]

10 Table of Contents Track Mixer ................................................................................................................................ 90 [F1 (MIX)] MIX Bus Enable/Pan ................................................................................................. 90 [F2 (Low)], [F3 (Mid)], and [F4 (High)] Equalizer ....[...]

11 Table of Contents Connecting Loop Effects ....................................................................................................... 107 Effects Return Section ................................................................................................................. 107 Two Examples of Using Loop Effects .....................[...]

12 Table of Contents Phrase Editing ......................................................................................................................... 152 Phrase Delete ............................................................................................................................... 152 Dividing a Phrase (Phrase Divide/Split) ..[...]

13 Table of Contents Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices .......................................... 197 Synchronizing with MIDI Sequencers ................................................................................... 197 Items Necessary for Synchronization ....................................................................................[...]

14 Table of Contents Drive Select ............................................................................................................................. 228 Hard Drive Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 229 Drive Initialize ....................................[...]

15 Table of Contents Play and Record Settings ...................................................................................................... 258 Record Monitor............................................................................................................................ 258 Marker Stop...........................................[...]

16 Preparations About the Package Contents The following items are included with the VS-1824. Please check to make sure you have all the items. ❒ VS-1824 ❒ AC cord ❒ Demo disc ❒ Blanc CD-R disc (VS-1824CD only) ❒ User Guide ❒ Owner’s Manual (this manual) ❒ Appendices ❒ Shortcut Seal * This shows the list of shortcut commands. ❒ [...]

17 Preparations Preparations Digital Mixer Section ● You can store all mixer settings, including fader levels, pan, and effects. Stored settings can be recalled very simply, a convenient feature when adjusting balances during mixdown and comparing mixes with effects. ● Changes in settings over time, such as fader levels and pan, can also be sto[...]

18 Top and Rear Panels Mixer Section fig.00-03 1. PEAK Indicators Use these indicators to confirm the correct recording level as set with the INPUT knobs. The indicators are set at the factory to illuminate when the input audio reaches 0 dB. You can change the peak level indicator setting so the indicators illuminate when audio reaches -3 or -6 dB.[...]

19 Top and Rear Panels Front & Rear Panels 4. SELECT/CH EDIT ( Select/Channel Edit) buttons Use these buttons when you wish to change Track Mixer settings and to change track channels. The currently selected channel’s indicators are lit. 1–18: Each track channel (1–18) * If you want to display track channel 13-18, hold [SHIFT] down and pr[...]

20 Top and Rear Panels Recorder Section fig.00-04 1. Graphic Display This displays shows various data related to the current status of the VS-1824 during recording, playback, editing, changing its settings, and so on. 2. FUNCTION Button These buttons switch the display screen and execute operations. The function currently assigned to each button ap[...]

21 Top and Rear Panels Front & Rear Panels BANK/9: Pressing this with the LOCATOR buttons (1–8) selects the locator bank. SCENE/0: This is pressed when storing, recalling, and deleting Scenes. CLEAR (Back Space): This button deletes locators, markers, and Scenes. NUMERICS/ASCII: Press this when you want to use the STATUS and LOCATOR buttons f[...]

22 Top and Rear Panels Rear Panel fig.00-05 1. POWER Switch This switch turns the VS-1824’s power on and off. See Chapter 2 . 2. AC IN (AC Inlet) Connect the included power cable here. 3. Cooling Fan Exhaust The VS-1824 is equipped with a cooling fan, which prevents overheating of the VS-1824's electronics. Heat from inside is expelled here.[...]

23 Top and Rear Panels Front & Rear Panels 12. DIGITAL Connectors (IN, OUT) The VS-1824 accepts both coaxial and optical digital I/O connectors (conforming to S/P DIF). IN: This accepts a stereo digital audio signal. You can select either the coaxial input connection or the optical connection. OUT: This outputs a stereo digital audio signal. Yo[...]

24 Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1824 Terminology) This chapter explains the basic concepts, internal structure, and basic procedures that you will need to know in order to operate the VS-1824. Please read this chapter thoroughly to gain a better understanding of the VS-1824. Saving and Managing Data The VS-1824 saves all of the data, such as perf[...]

25 Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1824 Terminology) Chapter 1 The Location Where a Performance is Recorded (Song) The location where performance data is recorded is referred to as a “song.” For example, on a cassette MTR, this would correspond to a cassette tape. Up to 200 songs can be created in each partition. Normally, you should set the par[...]

26 Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1824 Terminology) About Events The smallest unit of memory used by the VS-1824 to store recorded information on disk is called an “event.” A newly created song is provided approximately 18,000 events. For each track, one recording pass uses two events. Operations such as punch-in/out or track copy also use up e[...]

27 Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1824 Terminology) Chapter 1 Mixer Section The digital mixer specifies input or output status of the recorder section. The VS-1824’s mixers include the Input Mixer—which, in the signal path, is situated before the recording section—the Track Mixer, placed after the recording section, and the Master Block, whic[...]

28 Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1824 Terminology) Input Mixer The Input Mixer is placed before the recorder section, and corresponds to the input jacks: INPUT 1–8, DIGITAL IN L/R. fig.01-10 The output of each input channel is assigned to the track on which it is to be recorded. Channels not assigned to tracks are output directly from the MASTER[...]

29 Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1824 Terminology) Chapter 1 Master Block This selects the jacks or connectors—which are connected to external equipment—to which the output of each mixer is sent. fig.01-13 Recorder Section Differences from a Tape-Type MTR Unlike DAT recorders, which use tape, digital disk recorders record performances (that is[...]

30 Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1824 Terminology) Track Minutes and Recording Time With cassette tape recorders, the amount of time you can record on a tape is predetermined by the length of that tape. Moreover, any unused portion of the tape is wasted. fig.01-15 By contrast, with disk recording, although the available recording time is determine[...]

31 Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1824 Terminology) Chapter 1 Effects Section About the Effect Expansion Board One VS8F-2 effect expansion board is pre-installed in the VS-1824. Up to two of these effect expansion boards can be installed in the VS-1824. With and additional VS8F-2 effect installed in the VS-1824, up to four high-quality stereo effec[...]

32 Chapter 2 Basic Operation The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what the display typically shows. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system software, so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual. Turning the Power On and Off Turning[...]

33 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Chapter 2 Restarting You can restart the VS-1824 without turning off the rear panel POWER switch. This is convenient for switching disks when working off of a removable drive (such as a Zip drive) connected to the VS-1824’s SCSI port. 1. Perform the Shutdown procedure as described in “Turning Off the Power,” p. 32[...]

34 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Setting the Internal Clock The VS-1824 features an internal clock. When you record a performance, a time stamp consisting of the time, day, and month of recording is entered automatically. This allows you to organize recordings by day, time, and order. Use the following procedure to set the time and date in your VS-1824[...]

35 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Chapter 2 Operating the VS-1824 The VS-1824 features a wide variety of features and settings. They are organized by type, function, operation, etc. Similar functions and operations are grouped together and are referred to as a “mode.” A list of the different modes is described as follows: Play mode: The default mode[...]

36 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Function Buttons The function buttons are used for switching the display screen, executing an operation, changing settings, etc. For example, [F4 (Exec)] is used to proceed with (or execute) an edit or command. The function assigned to a function button is displayed directly above it in the LCD. White characters on a bl[...]

37 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Chapter 2 The TIME / VALUE dial Use the TIME/VALUE dial to change a value on the display. Turning the TIME/VALUE dial counterclockwise decreases a value; turning it clockwise increases it. Value changes are usually in single increment steps. If you hold SHIFT and turn the dial, values will increase or decrease by ten ti[...]

38 Chapter 3 Playback Operations The Display Display Regions When you first turn on the VS-1824, the following display will appear. fig.02-01 This display is separated into three different areas. You can use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] as well as the Time / Value dial to change settings in each area. The currently active area is outlined with a bold lin[...]

39 Chapter 3 Playback Operations Chapter 3 Lower Part of the Display This area displays the Playlist. fig.12-08 You can use the CURSOR buttons to select the track you wish to view. The grid at the lower right corner shows the V-Track Status. If you don’t wish to view the V-Track Status portion of the display, hold [SHIFT] and press [PLAY (DISPLAY[...]

40 Chapter 3 Playback Operations Function Buttons (While on the Playlist Display) In the Playlist display, the function buttons perform as follows. * If “ZOOM+” does not appear above F1, press [PAGE] until it does. [F1 (ZOOM+)]: This enlarges, in three stages, the display of the tracks. When a waveform is displayed, this will make it appear tal[...]

41 Chapter 3 Playback Operations Chapter 3 Mixer Channel Display To view mixer settings, press any SELECT button for an input or track. The SELECT buttons are divided into two rows. The top row of buttons are referred to as the “Input SELECT buttons” (p. 18). This section also contains the Stereo In and Effects 1-4 Returns. The bottom row of bu[...]

42 Chapter 3 Playback Operations Changing Track Status You can change the status of each track by pressing the STATUS button. The color of the status button determines the current state of the track. If you want to switch track status, press [FADER/MUTE]. The “TR” indicator lights or blinks. Then, switch to track mixer. For further details, see[...]

43 Chapter 3 Playback Operations Chapter 3 Quick Soloing Use this method to quickly solo a track or input with effects in-place: 1. Press and hold [EDIT/SOLO]. The SELECT buttons for all tracks and inputs will begin blinking. 2. While continuing to hold [EDIT/SOLO], press the SELECT button for the track or input you wish to hear. 3. You can select [...]

44 Chapter 3 Playback Operations Changing the Locator Bank 1. Press [BANK]. The LOCATE buttons now act as buttons to change locator banks. A blinking locator button will now indicate which bank is active. The currently active bank will be blinking. 2. Press the LOCATOR button ([1]-[8]) corresponding to the bank number you wish to select. For exampl[...]

45 Chapter 3 Playback Operations Chapter 3 Using Markers In addition to locators, you can store up to 1000 markers per song. Markers also provide a useful and convenient way to define sections of a song for loop recording, or to mark points for punch-in recording. Markers are also used to store Automix data and CD indexes. Markers used for Automix [...]

46 Chapter 3 Playback Operations Editing Marker Values 1. Move to the marker you want to change. Hold [SHIFT] and press [PREVIOUS] or [NEXT] to move to the marker. 2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6(UTILITY)]. The Utility menu icon appears in the display. If it is not displayed, press [F6(EXIT)]. fig.02-08b 3. Press [F1 (Mark)]. If “Mark” does not a[...]

47 Chapter 3 Playback Operations Chapter 3 Other Ways to Move In a Song Changing Playback Position Using JUMP Besides using markers and locators to move the current time of the song, you can also directly specify a location or measure and beat to move to. This is convenient when designating locations during track and phrase editing. 1. Hold [SHIFT][...]

48 Chapter 3 Playback Operations Protecting Songs (Song Protect) It is possible to mistakenly overwrite or record over an existing song, or to erase a song you meant to keep. You can protect a song from being erased or recorded over by using the Song Protect function. Song Protect disables the following operations: • Recording • Undo/Redo • S[...]

49 Chapter 3 Playback Operations Chapter 3 To Remove Song Protect 1. Select the song from which you want to remove the protect function (Song Select; p. 49). 2. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 3. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F1 (SONG)]. The Song menu icon appears in the display.[ 4. Press [F4 (PROTC)]. If “PROTC” does not appear above [F4], press [PAGE[...]

50 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Preparing for a New Recording Items Necessary for Recording • VS-1824 • Audio equipment for the Master Out signal, or stereo headphones • Recording source (microphones, electric guitar, synthesizer, CD player, etc.) Create a New Song (Song New) Recording cannot take place when a demo song is selected. This is[...]

51 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Chapter 4 Recording Mode This selects the type of RDAC coding used by the song. For most applications, Roland recommends using the MTP (Multi-Track Pro) mode. Once a song is created, the recording mode cannot be changed. MTP (Multi-Track Pro): Appropriate for use with professional quality equipment (digital mixers,[...]

52 Chapter 4 Recording Operations About Recording Times The available recording time for a hard drive depends on the selected recording mode, the sample rate, and the size of the hard drive. Both the recording mode and the sample rate can be selected on a song-by-song basis. Recording time in track minutes for a 2000 MB partition is shown below: Tr[...]

53 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Chapter 4 The Recording and Mixing Process The recording procedure with the VS-1824 is similar to the process of recording with traditional multitrack recorders. The general process of recording a song is outlined below. 1. Connect instruments and microphones to the VS-1824. 2. Record the basic rhythm tracks (i.e. [...]

54 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Recording to the Tracks 1. Select a track to record on. While holding down [REC], press the STATUS button for that track. The STATUS button will begin blinking red to indicate that it is “record-ready.” * If you want to select TR 1-12, press [FADER/MUTE] several times until the “TR” indicator lights. If you[...]

55 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Chapter 4 What to do About Low-Level Input Signals Occasionally, you may have a source which has a very low input level, such as when using a large diaphragm dynamic mic to record a soft-spoken vocalist. Use the steps below to provide extra gain to low-level inputs: 1. Turn the INPUT sensitivity knob all the way cl[...]

56 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Recording on Other Tracks (Overdubbing) In multitrack recording, the standard procedure is to record new tracks while listening to previously recorded tracks. This is referred to as “overdubbing.” 1. Select the tracks you want to play back. Hold [STOP] and press the STATUS button for the tracks you want to play[...]

57 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Chapter 4 Manual Punch-In/Punch-Out Sometimes when listening to a recording, you may find playing mistakes or lyrics that were sung incorrectly. You may want to correct these sections without re-recording the entire track, or without starting the song over. In such instances, use the following procedure to re-recor[...]

58 Chapter 4 Recording Operations 3. Using [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ], select “Foot Sw.” If “Foot Sw” does not appear in the display, press [F2 (Prm 2)]. fig.03-10 FootSw (Foot Switch) Set the function of the foot switch connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack. You may select one of the following functions. Play/Stop: Alternates between playing back [...]

59 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Chapter 4 Programming Points During Song Playback g.03-14 1. Press [PLAY] to begin song playback. 2. Press and hold [AUTO PUNCH] as the song is playing. When you reach the desired punch-in location, press [TAP]. 3. Continue to hold [AUTO PUNCH]. When you reach the desired punch-out point, press [TAP] again. 4. Pres[...]

60 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Loop Recording You can play back a specific section of a song over and over again, and use the Auto Punch In feature to record many quick takes. This is called “loop recording.” This can be convenient when you want to rehearse a section of the song, or record a number of takes of a solo, and compare the differe[...]

61 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Chapter 4 Editing the Loop Points for Punch-In and Punch-Out 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [LOOP]. fig.03-21a 2. The loop start and loop end values appear in the display. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the value you want to adjust. If no value is stored, “—h—m—s—f ——” appears in the display. The [...]

62 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Undo and Redo If you decide a recording is unusable just after you’ve recorded it, you can use Undo to instantly delete the recording. When using Undo, you need to specify the number of levels to be undone. For example, suppose you use punch-in recording to create five consecutive recordings at the same location.[...]

63 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Chapter 4 To use the Undo Function: 1. Press [UNDO]. “Level=1” appears in the display. 2. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the level of Undo. As you choose different levels of Undo, the date and time stamp for each recording or edit is displayed. fig.11-17 3. Press [ENTER/YES] or [F4 (Exec)] to execute the Und[...]

64 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Track Bouncing You can merge the performance of two or more tracks and re-record them onto a different empty track. This operation is known as “track bouncing.” Track bouncing comes in handy when you have run out of free playback tracks. For this example, we’ll mix the audio recorded on Tracks 5-8, and bounce[...]

65 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Chapter 4 Adjust the Pan for Each Track and Check the Volume Levels for Each Track 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. 2. Press [FADER/MUTE] so that “TR” is lit. 3. Press [PLAY] to begin song playback. 4. Adjust the volume and mix balance using Faders 5-8. The presently monitored sound?[...]

66 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Recording a Digital Source You can record digital signals from CD players, digital mixers such as the Roland VM-3100 or 7000 series, the Roland VS series, DAT machines and other digital sources. * The VS-1824’s digital interface conforms to S/P DIF. When recording digital signals, be sure to use digital audio dev[...]

67 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Chapter 4 Recording From a CD The default setting of the VS-1824 does not permit recording the output of CD players using the DIGITAL IN connector. If you want to record from a CD using the DIGITAL IN connection, use the following procedure. You will only need to perform this procedure one time to enable the VS-182[...]

68 Chapter 4 Recording Operations 6. Press [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the settings. Metronome Out This selects where the metronome is output. For now, select “INT.” Selecting “Off” prevents you from making any settings related to the Metronome. Off: The metronome sound is not output. IN[...]

69 Chapter 4 Recording Operations Chapter 4 4. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “MIDI Thru,” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the setting to “Out.” MIDI Thru (MIDI Thru Switch) This switches the function of the MIDI OUT/THRU connector. The default setting is “OUT.” Out: Out put MIDI message of VS-1824 Select this in[...]

70 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer This chapter explains general information and applications of the digital mixer in the VS-1824. For detailed information about the individual settings in each mixer channel, see Chapter 6 , “Mixer Channel Settings.” The built-in digital mixer in the VS-1824 provides many advantages. • It keeps everything i[...]

71 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Chapter 5 Fader/Mute Button There are two different ways to control the fader levels of the Input and Track Mixers. Method One: Switching the Fader Functions (FADER/MUTE Button) The physical faders on the VS-1824 can be used to control either the 10-channel Input Mixer, or the 18-channel Track Mixer. Press [FADE[...]

72 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Determining Output The VS-1824 has eight analog output jacks and two stereo digital outputs. Each of these outputs can have various signals assigned to them. Use the following procedure to determine the signal for each output jack or connector. MONITOR Output Connectors 1. Press [EDIT/SOLO]. The Master Block is [...]

73 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Chapter 5 AUX Connectors 1. Press [EDIT/SOLO]. The Master Block is displayed. 2. Press [F3 (AUX.A)]. If “AUX.A” does not appear above [F3], press [PAGE] until “AUX.A” appears above [F3], and then press [F3 (AUX.A)]. 3. Determine what signal is assigned to the AUX jacks by turning the TIME/VALUE dial. fig[...]

74 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Direct Out Connectors The signal from each track of the recorder can be assigned directly to each of the eight analog output jacks. This is convenient for transferring tracks from the VS-1824 to another multi-track recorder. 1. Press [EDIT/SOLO]. The Master Block is displayed. 2. Press [F5 (DIR)]. If “DIR” d[...]

75 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Chapter 5 Changing settings of the Track Mixer Buttons and Faders (Fader Mode) You can switch the panel buttons and faders that are used to affect each Track Mixer channel. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System menu icon appears in the display. If the System menu does not[...]

76 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer 1. Press [FADER MUTE] several times until the “TR” indicator lights. → “Switching the Fader Fuinction” (p. 71) 2. Press and hold the STATUS button for the track to be recorded. The SELECT button for the default input routed to that track blinks. The Input Assign screen appears in the display for as lon[...]

77 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Chapter 5 Channel Link When recording or playing back a stereo source, traditional mixers require you to control the left and right channels separately, which can make it inconvenient to adjust EQ, effects and other settings. With the VS-1824, it is possible to link adjacent pairs of mixer channels so you can ma[...]

78 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Adjusting the Panning of Channel Linked Channels When Channel Link is on, it is possible to adjust the channels’ overall stereo position while preserving their pan positions relative to each other. If you want to adjust the pan for each channel independently, use the following procedure. If you adjust the pan [...]

79 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Chapter 5 Linking the Faders of Two or More Channels (Fader Group) The faders of two or more channels (inputs/tracks) can be assigned to groups, so that when the fader of any channel is operated, the fader levels (volume levels) of all channels in that group will be adjusted as well. When fader group settings ha[...]

80 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Selecting V-Tracks The VS-1824 provides 16 recordable tracks per channel. These are called “V-Tracks,” short for “Virtual Tracks.” By using the V-Tracks, you can record up to 288 tracks per song. To change V-Tracks, use the procedure below. 1. Press the SELECT button for the track whose V-Track you wish [...]

81 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Chapter 5 (Equalizer Select) This setting selects how many bands of EQ are available. 2 Band EQ: Low and High bands are available for 28 inputs and/ or tracks at once. 3 Band EQ: Low, Mid, and High bands are available for 16 Inputs and/or Tracks at once. You can use three-band EQ on as many as 16 tracks and/or i[...]

82 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Attenuation You can adjust the overall volume of each channel of the Input Mixer and the Track Mixer without using the channel faders. You can lower (attenuate) the volume of a track that is much louder than the others or increase the overall volume of tracks that were recorded at too low a level. This makes adj[...]

83 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Chapter 5 When Phase Mismatch is a Problem Audio equipment connected as shown below will result in audio being out of phase. In such cases, select “INV” for any of the channels that use the third lead as “hot.” It is recommended that you check the HOT and COLD leads for all of your audio equipment. fig.1[...]

84 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer 1. Press [SELECT (CH EDIT)] for the copy-destination channel. 2. Press [PAGE] so that [F5] indicates “Copy,” and then press [F5 (Copy)]. 3. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the copy-source channel. If the channel-linking is off for the copy-destination channel, the channel-linking of the copy-source channe[...]

85 Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer Chapter 5 Recalling a Mixer Scene 1. If the song is playing, press [STOP]. 2. Press [SCENE]. The button indicator lights. 3. Whenever [SCENE] is blinking, the LOCATOR buttons are used to recall a Scene. Any LOCATOR which already has a Scene stored will be blinking. 4. Press any lit LOCATOR. For example, if you w[...]

86 Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail This chapter explains in detail each of the settings available in the Mixer display for the Input Mixer, Track Mixer, and the Master Block. For general information about signal flow, busses, etc., see Chapter 5, “Using The Digital Mixer.” Input Mixer The following functions are found in the Input Mixer. P[...]

87 Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Chapter 6 [F2 (FX2)] Effect 2 Send Channel settings for the EFFECT 2 Bus. Sets the Effect Send Switch, the Send Level (0-127) and panning. Sw (Effect Send Switch) Switches the channel to the EFFECT bus. Off: The channel is not sent to the EFFECT bus. Pre: The signal is sent to the EFFECT bus before it passes [...]

88 Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail [F1 (FX1In)] Effect 1 Insert After pressing [F1 (FX1In)], or moving the cursor to the FXIns area, press [ENTER] (see “Effect Types,” p. 99). FX1 (Effect Insert Switch) This sets how the effect is connected in the mixer. Off: The effect is not inserted in the channel. Ins: Both channels of the stereo effec[...]

89 Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Chapter 6 [F3 (FX3In)] Effect 3 Insert After pressing [F3 (FX3In)], or moving the cursor to the FXIns area, press [ENTER]. FX3 (Effect Insert Switch) This sets how the effect is connected in the mixer. Off: The effect is not inserted in the channel. Ins: Both channels of the stereo effect are inserted into th[...]

90 Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail [F3 (Phase)] PHASE This selects the Phase (NRM, INV) for each channel. If you are using two microphones to record one source, it is possible that you will experience “phase cancellation.” This is usually caused by a microphone that is wired in an inverted fashion and results in the lowering or muting of y[...]

91 Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Chapter 6 Low This adjusts the gain (-12 dB to +12 dB) and the shelving frequency (40 Hz-1.5 kHz) of the low-band EQ. Mid This adjusts the gain (-12 dB to +12 dB) and the center frequency (200 Hz-8 kHz), and the Q (filter sharpness) (0.5- 16) of the mid-band EQ. The Mid band is not available when “2 Band EQ[...]

92 Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail [F4 (FX4)] Effect 4 Send Channel settings for the EFFECT 4 Bus. Sets the Effect Send Switch, the Send Level (0-127) and panning. Sw (Effect Send Switch) Switches the channel to the EFFECT bus. Off: The channel is not sent to the EFFECT bus. Pre: The signal is sent to the EFFECT bus before it passes through th[...]

93 Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Chapter 6 [F2 (FX2In)] Effect 2 Insert After pressing [F2 (FX2In)], or moving the cursor to the FXIns area, press [ENTER]. FX2 (Effect Insert Switch) This sets how the effect is connected in the mixer. Off: The effect is not inserted in the channel. Ins: Both channels of the stereo effect are inserted into th[...]

94 Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail [F4(FX4In)] Effect 4 Insert After pressing [F4 (FX4In)], or moving the cursor to the FXIns area, press [ENTER]. FX4 (Effect Insert Switch) This sets how the effect is connected in the mixer. Off: The effect is not inserted in the channel. Ins: Both channels of the stereo effect are inserted into the channel. [...]

95 Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Chapter 6 [F3 (Solo)] SOLO Use this to turn the SOLO function on and off for a mixer channel. [F4 (Mute)] MUTE Use this to turn the MUTE function on and off for a mixer channel. [F5 (Fader)] FADER Controls the level (0-127) of the signal. Master Block The following functions are found in the Master Block sect[...]

96 Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail [F4 (AUX.B)] AUX B This selects the signal to be assigned to the AUX B jacks. FX1: The signal at the EFFECT 1 bus. FX2: The signal at the EFFECT 2 bus. AUX1/FX3: The signal at the AUX1 bus, or, when a second VS8F-2 Effect card is installed in the VS-1824, the EFFECT 3 bus. AUX2/FX4: The signal at the AUX2 bus[...]

97 Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail Chapter 6 [F2 (FX2In)] Effect 2 Insert After pressing [F2 (FX2In)], or moving the cursor to the FXIns area, press [ENTER]. FX2 (Effect Insert Switch) This connects the effect in the Master Block section of the mixer. Off: The effect is not inserted. Ins: The stereo effect is inserted into the Master Block. * [...]

98 Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail [F5 (DIR)] DIRECT OUT This selects tracks to be assigned as Direct Outputs. Off: Direct out is not used. 1-8: Tracks 1-8 are output from the analog output jacks 1-8. When DIRECT OUT is used, the MASTER, MONITOR and AUX jacks are used for the direct track outputs. The signals at each of the DIGITAL OUT connect[...]

99 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) One effect expansion board, VS8F-2 is pre-installed in the VS-1824. Up to two of these effect expansion boards can be installed in the VS-1824. With two VS8F-2s installed, four high-quality stereo effects are available for use during recording, bouncing and mixing. Some of the procedures descri[...]

100 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Loop Effects With loop effects, the original sound and the effected sound are mixed together. Effects such as reverbs and delays are typically connected using a loop. fig.05-07 In a loop effect, the original signal is copied and sent to the effect. Later in the signal flow, the output of the effect proc[...]

101 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Chapter 7 Selecting Effect Patches An effect setting is referred to as a “patch.” The VS8F-2 provides over 240 preset patches and 200 user patches. Use the following procedure to select a preset patch. Selecting a Preset Patch 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. To use EFFECT A (FX1 and FX2), hold [SHIFT][...]

102 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Creating and Saving User Effect Patches A VS-1824 with one or two of the optional VS8F-2 effect boards installed will have 200 user patches, which are the same as the first 200 preset patches. It is possible to overwrite the user patches to store your own custom effects. To create your own user patch, f[...]

103 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Chapter 7 [F2 (Clr)]: Clears all the characters in the window. [F3 (Del)]: Deletes the character where the cursor is positioned. [F4 (Ins)]: Inserts a space where the cursor is positioned. [F5 (Write)]: Stores the user patch and exits the screen. [F6 (EXIT)]: Exits the screen without storing the user pa[...]

104 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) fig.05-05 * When Ins or InsS is selected, that effect cannot be used on any other channel. When InsL or InsR is selected, that effect can be inserted only on one other mixer channel. If the effect is already being used as an insert effect, the display shows you the channel on which the effect is inserte[...]

105 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Chapter 7 Connecting Insert Effects in the Master Block It is possible to insert an effect into the MIX bus. For example, you might want to send the entire song mix through a compressor or limiter. Use the following steps to do so. 1. Press [EDIT/SOLO]. The button indicator lights, and the Master screen[...]

106 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Example 2: Use a Microphone Simulator on a Vocal Track to be Recorded. General Strategy: Insert the effect in the Input Mixer. Details for this Example: Select Patch P128 as FX3, insert on Input 2. Begin by Selecting The Effect: 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F4 (EFFECT B)]. 3. Pr[...]

107 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Chapter 7 Connecting Loop Effects The following section explains in detail the steps to connect loop effects, and provides examples for each method. 1. Select the channel to which the effect is to be added. Press the SELECT button for either an input channel or a track channel. The button indicator ligh[...]

108 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Two Examples of Using Loop Effects Example 1: Add a Delay to a Recorded Vocal Track. General Strategy: Connect the effect in the Track Mixer, post-fader. Details for this Example: Select Patch P024 as FX2, connect to Track 6. Begin by Selecting the Effect: 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Hold [SHIFT] and [...]

109 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Chapter 7 Using Effects While Recording It is possible to apply effects while recording so that the effect becomes a permanent part of the recorded track, or so that the effect is only used during recording for monitoring purposes. The method for applying effects while recording depends on whether you w[...]

110 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Listening to a Loop Effect While Recording Example: A lead singer wants to hear reverb in the headphones while recording, but you want to record the track “dry.” General Strategy: Connect the effect loop in Track Mixer Details for this Example: Select Patch P024 as Effect 3, connect post-fader to Tr[...]

111 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Chapter 7 Recording a loop effect This example explains how to use an effect loop while recording so the effect is recorded as a permanent part of the track. General Strategy: Connect an effect loop in the Input Mixer, assign the input to a stereo track and assign the effect return to the same stereo tr[...]

112 Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2) Recording Stereo Effects Most of the effects in the Effects Expansion Board are stereo. To record the output of a stereo effect so that it sounds the same as it does in the MIX bus, it must be recorded onto two tracks. To do so, turn Link to “On” for both the input and the track. For example, use th[...]

113 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 EZ Routing As you work with the VS-1824, you will often make settings related to mixer connections—including settings that route inputs to tracks for recording—settings that determine how signals are output, and settings that determine which effects are used. The VS-1824’s “EZ Routing” features can make this proces[...]

114 Chapter 8 EZ Routing Using EZ Routing Step Editing EZ Routing Step Editing walks you through the necessary setup procedure for recording, mixing, bouncing and mastering. As you begin your setup, the VS-1824 presents the first screenful of parameters that must be set. When you are ready, press [F2 (STEP)] to proceed to the next set of parameters[...]

115 Chapter 8 EZ Routing Chapter 8 8. Make the settings for the effects. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. Press [F3 (FX A)] to make settings to EFFECT A (FX1/2); press [F4 (FX B)] to make settings to EFFECT B (FX3/4). fig.02-21 9. Press F2 (STEP → )]. You can return to the previou[...]

116 Chapter 8 EZ Routing Setting Up for Mixing Using Step Editing Select this when you want to adjust the balance of each track, or to mix your song to an external two-track recorder. Select this to use the Input Mixer during mixdown to mix external sources along with your 18 tracks to the VS-1824’s stereo MASTER mix outputs. If you want to cance[...]

117 Chapter 8 EZ Routing Chapter 8 10. Select mixer channels to be output to the AUX bus. The AUX bus is useful for creating a separate headphone mix for the performer you are recording, or for sending tracks to an external effects processor. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. fig.02-[...]

118 Chapter 8 EZ Routing 5. Press [F2 (STEP → )]. 6. Only the source tracks you specified during Step 4 will be shown. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. fig.02-32 7. Press [F2 (STEP → )]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP ← )]. 8. Make the settings for[...]

119 Chapter 8 EZ Routing Chapter 8 14. Select the Master Section settings. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. fig.02-36 15. Press [F4 (Exec)]. “EZ ROUTING Step Edit is finished!!” appears in the display. fig.02-24a WARNING: EZ Routing settings will override any existing mixer sett[...]

120 Chapter 8 EZ Routing 6. Only the sources—Input Mixer Channels and Track Mixer Channels—you specified during Step 5 will be shown. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust each of the values. fig.02-26 7. Press [F2 (STEP → )]. You can return to the previous screen by pressing [F1 (STEP ← )]. 8. Make[...]

121 Chapter 8 EZ Routing Chapter 8 Using EZ Routing Quick Editing Quick Editing lets you quickly get to VS-1824’s Input Mixer, Track Mixer, effect and mastering parameters so that you can chang e their values in a hurry. Once you become familiar with the many things you can do on the VS-1824, you may find Quick Editing to be the fastest way to cr[...]

122 Chapter 8 EZ Routing fig.02-14 fig.02-15 fig.02-16 If you wish to save your current setup as an EZ Routing template, press [F6 (SAVE)] and follow the instructions in “Saving an E Z Routing Template,” p. 123. Output destination (MIX bus or track) Track to be recorded (up to two tracks) Track Status Effect Send Switch AUX Send Switch Stereo L[...]

123 Chapter 8 EZ Routing Chapter 8 Using EZ Routing Templates Saving an EZ Routing Template 1. When you have pressed the SAVE button after creating a new setup, the Routing Save screen appears in the display. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the number of the desired memory location for your EZ Routing template. fig.02-17 2. Press [ ] to move the[...]

124 Chapter 9 Automix Mixer Automation With the VS-1824, you can record the present status or condition of the mixer as a Scene. However, you cannot change a Scene while the song is playing. If you want to store mixer settings that change as the song plays, use Automix. Automix allows both static (Snapshot) and dynamic (realtime) changes in mixer s[...]

125 Chapter 9 Automix Chapter 9 Using Automix fig.11-06 To begin using Automix, press [AUTOMIX]. The button indicator lights, indicating that Automix mode is on. After turning on Automix, all the SELECT buttons and the EDIT/SOLO button begin blinking. In a new song, Automix record is enabled for all inputs, tracks, effect returns, and for the Maste[...]

126 Chapter 9 Automix Realtime Automix of Input Faders For a song that incorporates both recorded tracks as well as additional sources, such as outputs from MIDI sound modules, you may decide to automate both the input mix as well as track mix. It doesn’t matter which mixer you automate first, and it is possible to simultaneously automate both th[...]

127 Chapter 9 Automix Chapter 9 5. To automate Effect 3 Return, press [SHIFT]. Confirm the SELECT button for EFFECT 1/3 RTN is blinking. If it is not blinking, continue to hold [SHIFT], then hold [AUTOMIX] and press the SELECT button for EFFECT 1/3 RTN so it blinks, indicating Automix Record Ready for the Effect 3 Return. 6. To automate Effect 4 Re[...]

128 Chapter 9 Automix Snap Mode You can specify whether or not the fader levels will be recorded when you create an Automix Snapshot. This is useful, for example, if you want to automate effect changes without affecting the levels of your tracks. Use the following procedure to set the “Snap mode:” 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)] to dis[...]

129 Chapter 9 Automix Chapter 9 Gradation After creating two Snapshots, you can have the VS-1824 automatically create a smooth crossfade between these Snapshots using “gradation.” Gradation can be used to create fade-ins and fade-outs, as well as dynamic panning sweeps. The following is a quick overview of the gradation procedure: 1. Follow the[...]

130 Chapter 9 Automix Two Gradation Examples Example 1: Crossfade Between Stereo Tracks When creating your own original CD, you may decide you want one song to fade out and the next to fade in simultaneously. You can dictate the length of the crossfade by determining the time between two Snapshots. Here are the steps to creating a seven-second cros[...]

131 Chapter 9 Automix Chapter 9 Updating Automix When using Automix, it is not necessary to mix all track faders simultaneously. You can mix just the first eight tracks, for example, and then go back and mix the next eight tracks. Or, select a combination of faders that is most comfortable for you. After the first Automix pass, you can go back and [...]

132 Chapter 9 Automix Editing Automix Data Editing Automix Data (Micro Edit) You can check and change the values for settings pertaining to all Automix data. The general method is as follows. 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTIL)]. The Utility menu icon appears. 2. Press [F5 (A.Mix)]. If “A.Mix” does not appear above [F5], press [PAGE] and then [...]

133 Chapter 9 Automix Chapter 9 8. Use [ ] and [ ] to move to the last marker of the area from which you wish to erase Automix value, and press [F1 (Out)]. Checkmarks will be added to the area specified for erasure. fig.4-04.e Even if you wish to erase the Automix data for only one marker, press [F1 (In)] and then [F1 (Out)] for the desired marker.[...]

134 Chapter 9 Automix 8. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the last marker of the area from which you wish to copy Automix data, and press [F1 (Out)]. A checkmark will be added to the copy area. fig.4-04.e Even if there is only one marker for the Automix data that you wish to copy, press [F1 (In)] and then [F1 (Out)] for the desired marker. You[...]

135 Chapter 9 Automix Chapter 9 Smooth Data Transitions (Gradation) This operation creates Automix data that smoothly connects the first Automix marker in the specified area with the last marker. fig.4-12.e Editing of the Automix data cannot be cancelled by the Undo function. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTIL)]. 3.[...]

136 Chapter 9 Automix Gradation Curve Select the curve by which the gradation will be created. Linear : Linear. Exp+ : Convex above (exponential curve). Exp- : Convex below (exponential curve). fig.4-17 Marker Add If this is turned on, markers will automatically be added to the area specified for gradation in the optimal locations for the curve tha[...]

137 Chapter 9 Automix Chapter 9 6. Make sure that the cursor is located at “Edit Target,” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the Automix data that will be increased or decreased. 7. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to the first marker of the Automix data you wish to increase or decrease, and press [F1 (In)]. 8. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the [...]

138 Chapter 9 Automix Erasing Automix Data Erasing Automix Data on Specified Channels 1. Locate to the point where you want to erase the Automix data. 2. Confirm that Automix is on. 3. Select the channels for which you want Automix erased. Hold [AUTOMIX] and press the desired Input SELECT, Track SELECT, or SOLO/EDIT buttons so they are flashing. 4.[...]

139 Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Track Editing The VS-1824 offers some powerful editing functions for manipulating the audio you record. Track edit functions such as Erase, Cut, Move, Copy, Insert, Import, and Time Compression/Expansion allow you to edit your audio quickly and easily within the digital domain. Phrase edit function[...]

140 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing 5. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Set the START and END values. You can enter the START and END times in a number of different ways such as using LOCATOR buttons, markers, the TIME/VALUE dial, Transport controls, or by Measure/ Beat. A quick way to enter edit points (START, END, FROM, and TO[...]

141 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Chapter 10 Alternate method: a. Press [F1 (SelTr)]. b. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to the track you want to cut. c. Press [F3 (MARK)]. d. If [F2 (All)] is pressed, all tracks are selected to be cut. fig.04-22 e. Press [F1 (Back)]. 5. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Set the[...]

142 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Track Move This operation moves audio to a new location on the timeline, and simultaneously, to another playback track, if desired. This is useful for correcting timing mistakes that can occur during recording. fig.04-08 * Make sure the Track Move function does not end up leaving a remaining section of audio [...]

143 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Chapter 10 fig.04-10 START (Start Point) Specifies the start time of the segment to be moved. END (End Point) Specifies the end time of the segment to be moved. FROM (From Point) Specifies the reference position of the segment to be moved, in relation to the TO point. Normally, this is set as the same as the [...]

144 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Track Copy This operation copies audio to another location on the timeline, and simultaneously, to another playback track, if desired. This is convenient when you want the same chorus to occur at several different points of the song, but you don’t want to re-record it each time. * Set the track copy so it i[...]

145 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Chapter 10 fig.04-04 START (Start Point) Specifies the start time of the segment to be copied. END (End Point) Specifies the end time of the segment to be copied. FROM (From Point) Specifies the reference position of the segment to be copied, in relation to the TO point. Normally, this is set as the same as t[...]

146 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Track Insert This operation inserts blank space at the specified location. * Do not leave sound shorter than 0.5 seconds before or after there area to be inserted. Any sound within 0.5 seconds will be copied but may not be played. fig.04-17 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F2 (TRACK)]. 2. Make sure “Track Edit Me[...]

147 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Chapter 10 Track Exchange This operation swaps the audio data on two tracks. fig.04-14 1. Select the V-Track containing the source playback audio to be exchanged. 2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F2 (TRACK)]. 3. Make sure “Track Edit Menu” appears in the display. If it does not, press [F1 (Tr/Ph)] once. 4. Pres[...]

148 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Track Time Compression/ Expansion This operation allows you to expand or compress the playback time of a track or a group of tracks by a specified time. You can specify the amount of time compression or time expansion in a range of 75-125%, but the more extreme the setting, the more the sound quality may be a[...]

149 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Chapter 10 fig.04-31 START (Start Point) Specifies where the time compression or expansion will start. END (End Point) Specifies where the time compression or expansion will end. Pitch Mode Variable: The pitch of the audio will change Fixed: The pitch will remain at the original level. Type This selects which[...]

150 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Track Name Normally, each track is given a name as shown below. fig.04-33 You can change the name for each track. This helps you to remember what performance is recorded on each track. Give your tracks names such as “Lead Vocal” or “Rhythm Guitar” to help keep your work organized. 1. You can change th[...]

151 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Chapter 10 Track Import This allows you to copy recordings from other songs into the current song. fig.04-35 * You can only import a standard track from a song that has the same sample rate and recording mode as the current song. * You can import a pair of tracks containing a stereo CD image file (p. 183) fro[...]

152 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Phrase Editing In Play mode, you can select the phrase that you wish to edit, and quickly jump to the desired editing window using the following shortcut method. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Move the current time so that it falls within the phrase that you wish to edit. 3. Use [ ], [ ] to highlight the phras[...]

153 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Chapter 10 Dividing a Phrase (Phrase Divide/Split) The Phrase Split function allows you to divide the selected phrase (or phrases) at the Now Time location on the time axis using Phrase Divide and Phrase Split . This can be useful for isolating a section of audio that you want to loop. Automatically Dividing [...]

154 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing IN Margin Specify the length of time (0.1–9.9 sec.) that will be preserved before reaching the “IN Threshold.” OUT Threshold Specify the volume (-84-6 dB) that will be used when searching for the point at which the phrase stops sounding. The VS-1824 will search for a point that falls below this level. O[...]

155 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Chapter 10 7. Press [F1 (Back)]. 8. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor, and use the TIME/VALUE dial to set the parameters. Type Select how the phrase will be divided. In this case, select “Split.” Divide : Automatically divide the phrase into two or more phrases. Split : Manually divide the phr[...]

156 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing 7. Press the Track STATUS button for the desired destination track. The STATUS button turns red. * If you want to select TR 1-12, press [FADER/MUTE] several times until the “TR” indicator lights. If you want to select TR 13-18, press [FADER/MUTE] several times until the “TR” indicator blinks. → “S[...]

157 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Chapter 10 Phrase Copy This operation copies the audio of a specified phrase to another location. This is convenient when you want, for example, a four-measure rhythm pattern to loop seamlessly. * Each phrases needs to be longer than 0.5 seconds. Otherwise, short phrases will not be played. 1. Press [PLAY (DI[...]

158 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing About phrase copying Please be careful if you copy 2 or more phrases at the same time when Overlap is OFF. If the lengths of the selected phrases are not exactly the same, you will find that the beginning points of each phrase will be different. If you want to carry out such a copying procedure, be very sure [...]

159 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Chapter 10 Phrase Trim In This adjusts the point at which the phrase begins without changing the phrase’s position on the timeline. This is convenient for trimming the edges of a phrase to be looped. fig.04-52 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F2 (TRACK)]. 3. Press [F1 (Tr/Ph)] so t[...]

160 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Phrase Trim Out This adjusts the point at which the phrase ends without changing the phrase’s position on the timeline. This is convenient for trimming the edges of a phrase to be looped. fig.04-56 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F2 (TRACK)]. 3. Press [F1 (Tr/Ph)] so that the Phra[...]

161 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Chapter 10 Phrase New You can create a new phrase any time you wish from any recorded take in the song. Creating a New Phrase 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F2 (TRACK)]. 3. Press [F1 (Tr/Ph)] so that the Phrase Edit Menu appears. 4. Press [PAGE] so that [F3] indicates “New,” an[...]

162 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing You cannot mix on one V track regularly recorded audio with audio that has been recorded with the CDR Recording Mode ON. In Songs that use a Recording Mode other than “CDR” follow these rules: • Even on the mastering tracks, new phrases from takes recorded in CDR Mode can only be created on V-tracks whi[...]

163 Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing Chapter 10 9. After assigning the name, press [F5 (Write)]. A message will ask whether you also want to change the names of the phrases used by that take. 10. If you also want to change the name of any phrase that plays the take, press [ENTER/YES]. If you press [EXIT/NO], the phrase names will remain the same[...]

164 Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools Editing Operations On a tape recorder, in order to modify a performance, you would have to erase the performance you recorded previously. Also, if you wanted to change the composition of a song, you would have to record it from the beginning, or use a razor blade and splicing tape to splice sections of the re[...]

165 Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools Chapter 11 Step 1: Set the Edit Points The first step to editing audio on the VS-1824 is finding the START and END edit points. These edit points indicate where on the track you want to start the edit, and where on the track you want to end the edit. There are many different ways to do this, and many differen[...]

166 Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools Setting Edit Points Using Preview The Preview function allows you to search for specific edit points on a track. For locating precise points in a song, Preview offers a way to hear a short portion of audio leading up to the current time location, just after the current time location, or just before and after [...]

167 Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools Chapter 11 Setting Scrub Length Before you try using Scrub for the first time, you may want to adjust the Scrub Length, as this setting affects how Scrub sounds. 1. To adjust the Scrub length, hold [SHIFT] and press [SCRUB]. 2. The Scrub length is displayed. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the time. When yo[...]

168 Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools Summary of Using Scrub Before using Scrub, remember to do these five things: 1. Cursor up [ ] to access the top section of the VS-1824 display screen. 2. Press [ ] so the cursor (underline) is positioned under either Frames or Sub Frames in the Time Display. 3. Press [TO] once to set the Scrub direction to Cl[...]

169 Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools Chapter 11 Step 2: Perform the Button- Pushes to Complete the Edit Entering Editing Time Values Once you’ve entered a track editing screen, you must then place the time locations you’ve established for the edit points (START, END, etc.) into the appropriate fields in the display. There are several ways to[...]

170 Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools 5. Press [F2 (Erase)] for Track Erase. If you don’t see “Erase” above [F2], press [PAGE] until “Erase” appears, and then press [F2 (Erase)]. SPECIAL SHORTCUT: The first four LOCATOR buttons can be used to enter the current time location into the START, END, FROM and TO fields by holding [SHIFT] and [...]

171 Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools Chapter 11 An Editing Note of Caution The VS-1824 is not able to play individual pieces of audio that are 0.5 seconds in length or smaller. If you have a phrase that is five seconds long, and you erase from the beginning up to 4.5 seconds, you will be left with a phrase 0.5 seconds long. Phrases 0.5 seconds o[...]

172 Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools 6. Enter the START, END, FROM, and TO values: Method #1: Using LOCATORS a. Press [LOCATOR 1]. Hold [SHIFT] and press [LOCATOR 1]. b. Press [LOCATOR 2]. Hold [SHIFT] and press [LOCATOR 2]. c. Press [LOCATOR 3]. Hold [SHIFT] and press [LOCATOR 3]. d. Press [LOCATOR 4]. Hold [SHIFT] and press [LOCATOR 4]. Method[...]

173 Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Song Editing This chapter explains editing that can be done across an entire song, rather than on a track-by-track basis. Song Arrange Song Arrange allows you to easily rearrange song structure. To use Song Arrange, place markers at the beginning of major sections of your song. Next, set the order in which the markers are [...]

174 Chapter 12 Song Editing [F4 (Arng)]: Moves the cursor back to “Arrange.” [F5 (Exec)]: Executes Song Arrange. [F6 (EXIT)]: Exits the Song Arrange screen. * If the time for the new playlist to begin is set at a point earlier than the previous song end, the original playlist is overwritten. If the time for the new playlist to begin is set afte[...]

175 Chapter 12 Song Editing Chapter 12 4. Check the track name by pressing [F1 (SelTr). The Song Split Select Track screen appears. You can also choose tracks to be copied in this screen by pressing [F3 (MARK)]. When you are done choosing tracks, press [F1 (Back)]. fig.11-36 5. Press [F5 (Exec)]. The Song Split confirmation message appears in the d[...]

176 Chapter 12 Song Editing 4. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the source song and press [F3 (MARK)]. The song with the mark will be combined with the current song. 5. Press [F1 (SelSg)], and a directory of song names will appear. From this screen, you can use the TIME/VALUE dial to choose the source song. Then press [F3 (MARK)]. When[...]

177 Chapter 13 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Now try making an original audio CD using the internal CD-RW drive. You can connect an optional CD-R/RW drive to the VS-1824's SCSI connector. Adding the CD-R/RW drive allows you to create original audio CDs. Please refer to the CD-R/RW drive Owner's Manual for more information. For more detai[...]

178 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Sw This parameter turns the Mastering Room feature on and off. Since you’ll first want to rehearse your mix before actually recording the mastering tracks, set this to “Off.” On: When Sw is turned on, Tracks 17 and 18 are designated as the mastering tracks—and will be shown as “L” and “R” on the Pl[...]

179 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Chapter 13 6. Press [FADER] so that the TR (track) indicator blinks. fig.2-07.e 7. Hold down [STOP], and press the STATUS button for all tracks (13–16) that you wish to mix down. The STATUS indicators will light green. 8. Press [PLAY]. The song will play back. 9. Raise and lower the Master fader to set the overa[...]

180 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Playing Back the Mastering Tracks Here’s how you can verify the audio that was mixed down to the mastering tracks. You will listen to the mastering tracks. Tracks 1-16 themselves will not be played. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Press [PAGE] so that [F6] indicates “M → ***” (*** is either Rec, Ply, or Off)[...]

181 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Chapter 13 To Prohibit Digital Copying When mixing down from the VS-1824 to a DAT recorder or similar recorder via a digital connection, you can prevent digital copying of the tape on which the mixdown has been recorded. Many DAT recorders implement “SCMS”—the Serial Copy Management System. With a DAT record[...]

182 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering 4. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “FXIns.” fig.2-19 5. Press [ENTER (YES)]. 6. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to make your settings. fig.2-20.e FX1 (effect insert switch 1) Select how the effect will be connected. Off : The effect will not be inserted. [...]

183 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Chapter 13 17. Use the channel faders (1–16) to adjust the volume balance of the tracks. At this time, the sound—the volume level and panning—that is output from the MASTER jacks will be recorded “as is” to the mastering tracks. Adjust the volume to as high a level as possible without causing distortion.[...]

184 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Before Using the CD-RW drive Handling the CD-RW Drive • Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration. • Remove any disc from the drive before powering up or down. • Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly dif[...]

185 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Chapter 13 Creating a Master Stereo Mix CD standards only allow two tracks (left and right) to be written to a CD-R. Before recording an audio CD, it is necessary to create a stereo recording of your song within the VS-1824. You can do this easily by bouncing your existing tracks to two available tracks on the VS-[...]

186 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Assembling Multiple Songs for CD Recording It is not necessary to use a DAT machine or some other digital stereo recorder in order to create professional quality CD masters. Here’s an example of how you would use the VS-1824 for creating Disc At Once CD-Rs: 1. Record each of your multitrack songs, using 44.1 kHz[...]

187 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Chapter 13 * Due to audio CD standards, songs on a CD must be at least four seconds long. Thus, you cannot set two CD track markers within four seconds of each other. If you attempt to do this, “Can’t Set Marker” appears in the display, and the process cannot be carried out. Make sure your CD markers are at [...]

188 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Writing Songs to CD-R Discs You can create a CD using a CD-RW disc, but it is impossible to play back audio data recorded on a CD-RW disc using most CD players, even if the disc is finalized. Audio data recorded on a CD-RW disc can be played back using the “CD Player Function” (p. 191) on the VS-1824. Consider[...]

189 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Chapter 13 10. Verify that the Length M (Megabyte) value is less than the value for IDE Free. (This step does not apply if your image file has already been created.) 11. Verify that the Length M value is less than the value for Free (the amount of free space on the CD). 12. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the[...]

190 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering 13. Press [F5 (Exec)]. A message will ask you to confirm. When you are using CD-RW discs: “Track at Once” cannot be selected as the writing mode for “Writing Method.” The following message appears on the LCD and it will be unable to carry out the operation if you try to write CD-RW discs using the Track at[...]

191 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Chapter 13 CD Player Function You can use the CD-R/CD-RW drive to play a partially recorded CD-R disc—a disc which has not been finalized (see p. 185)—or to listen to commercially recorded CDs. To listen to partially recorded CD-R discs, use the CD Player function. * You can listen to the contents of the disc [...]

192 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering 8. Press [STOP] when you are finished with the CD Player function. 9. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. Capture Audio data from Audio CD (Capture function) VS-1824 have function to capture Audio data from Audio CDs. If you are using a VS-1824 that is not equipped with an internal CD-RW driv[...]

193 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Chapter 13 3. Press [F6 (CDCap]. CD Capture screen will appear. 4. Press [ ][ ][ ][ ]to move curser and set each of following parameters using TIME/VALUE dial. If following cases, the tracks to capture audio must be set as Stereo Pair. In case it is not set as Stereo Pair, a message of “Illegal Track Pair!” ap[...]

194 Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering Canceling the capture If you want to cancel capture in the middle, operate as follows. 1. Press [EXIT/NO] A message “Abort?” appears. 2. Press [ENTER/YES] to cease capture. Press [EXIT/NO] to re-start capture. Capturing Time Capturing time differs according to recording mode as follows. Recording Mode CDR (CD [...]

195 Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions Vari Pitch Vari Pitch allows the VS-1824 to match the pitch of previously recorded tracks to the instrument currently being recorded, or to produce certain special effects. When recording an ensemble performance, all the instruments normally tune to an instrument such as an acoustic piano whose tunin[...]

196 Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions Stereo Input You can assign input signals from the INPUT jacks or DIGITAL IN connector directly to the MIX or RECORDING bus without having them pass through the Input Mixer. You can also monitor these signals without having them pass through the Input Mixer or Track Mixer. This is referred to as the STEREO IN b[...]

197 Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices This chapter describes the MIDI messages that can be used by the VS-1824 and the operations that the VS-1824 can perform using MIDI messages. For more detailed information about MIDI, refer to “About MIDI” (Appendices p. 3). Synchronizing with MIDI Sequencers The VS-1824 can be operated in s[...]

198 Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Synchronization Using the VS-1824 as the Master When you want the VS-1824 to control the MIDI sequencer, use the following procedure: 1. Connect the VS-1824 and the MIDI sequencer as shown in the following illustration. fig.08-02 2. Press [PLAY(DISPLAY)]. 3. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System[...]

199 Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Chapter 15 Synchronization Using the VS-1824 as the Slave When you want to use the MIDI sequencer as the master to control the VS-1824, use the following procedure: 1. Connect the VS-1824 and the MIDI sequencer as shown in the following illustration. fig.08-04 2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. The Sync[...]

200 Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Using MTC Offset When the VS-1824 is running under the control of MTC from an external MIDI device, you can synchronize the song’s playback time and the MTC time. The difference in these two times is called the “offset.” For example, if the MTC time is 01h00m00s00f00, and the song’s time is 00h10m0[...]

201 Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Chapter 15 Recording MIDI Clock Messages 1. Connect the VS-1824 and the MIDI sequencer as shown below: fig.08-06 2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. The Sync/Tempo screen appears in the display. 3. Press [F1 (STRec)]. 4. If you wish to cancel the MIDI clock data recording, press [EXIT]. “Wait for Start[...]

202 Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices 7. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Sync Gen.,” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the setting. Sync Gen. (Sync Generator) This setting determines what type of MIDI signal is generated at the MIDI OUT connector on the VS-1824. For this application, choose “SyncTr.” Off: No MIDI [...]

203 Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Chapter 15 Creating A Tempo Map 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [TAP]. The Tempo Map screen appears in the display. Tempo Map 1 (the starting tempo) is displayed. 2. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the settings as desired. fig.08-10 (Tempo) Sets the tempo (25[...]

204 Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices 7. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor to “Sync Gen.,” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to change the setting. Sync Gen. (Sync Generator) This setting determines what type of MIDI signal is generated at the MIDI OUT connector on the VS-1824. For this application, choose “MIDIclk.” Off: No MIDI[...]

205 Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Chapter 15 Create a Tempo Map from Markers After placing markers for each beat of a song, it is possible to convert the marker data into a tempo map. This is useful when you have already recorded a guitar or vocal performance in the VS-1824, and now you want to synchronize a MIDI sequencer to the recording[...]

206 Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices fig.08-16 Start Time Specify the actual start time. End Time Specify the actual end time. Measure Specify the exact number of measures between the Start Time and the End Time. Beat Specify the time signature (number of beats per measure). 5. Press [F5 (Exec)]. 6. “Overwrite Tempo Map” appears in the di[...]

207 Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Chapter 15 Switching Scenes You can switch mixer Scenes with MIDI Program Change messages sent by an external MIDI controller. 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System menu icon appears in the display. If the System menu icon does not appear, press [F6 (EXIT)]. 2. Press [F4 (MIDI)]. If “MIDI?[...]

208 Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices Adjusting Effects You can use MIDI Control Change messages transmitted from an external MIDI controller to control effects. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System menu icon appears in the display. If the System menu icon does not appear, press [F6 (EXIT)]. 3. Press [[...]

209 Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers Synchronizing the VS-1824 with a MIDI sequencer allows you to add MIDI instruments without actually recording them to tracks on the VS-1824. Because the VS-1824 includes a 28-channel digital mixer, you can mix and process up to 10 live signals from a MIDI-based sequencing system along with the rec[...]

210 Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers Specific Software Applications Cakewalk Pro Audio Cakewalk Pro Audio™ is available for IBM-compatible computers. Version 8.0 is used in the following example. Cakewalk as Master Device There are two methods for synchronizing the VS-1824 with Cakewalk: Using MTC/MMC with Cakewalk as the master, or using MID[...]

211 Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers Chapter 16 Cubase VST Cubase VST™ is available for Mac or IBM-compatible computers. Version 4.0 on a Macintosh is used in the following example. Cubase as Master Device There are various methods that can be used to synchronize Cubase with the VS-1824. This example will use MTC with Cubase controlling the p[...]

212 Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers Logic Audio Logic Audio™ is available for Mac or IBM-compatible computers. Version 3.5 for Macintosh is used in this example. Logic as Master Device There are several methods that can be used to synchronize Logic with the VS-1824. This example uses MTC and MMC, with Logic controlling the playback of the VS[...]

213 Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers Chapter 16 Digital Performer Digital Performer™ is available for Macintosh computers. Version 2.41 was used for this explanation. FreeMIDI FreeMIDI is a software program used by Performer to coordinate the various devices in your MIDI studio. When connecting a VS-1824 to Performer, the first thing you need[...]

214 Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers VS-1824 as Master Device The next example uses MTC with the VS-1824 controlling the playback of Performer. Connections 1. Connect the MIDI OUT port of the VS-1824 to the MIDI IN port of your MIDI interface. Performer Settings 1. Click on “Receive Sync...” in the Basics menu. 2. Click on “MTC, DTL, or D[...]

215 Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers Chapter 16 Vision Settings 1. Click on “Sync Options...” in the Options menu. 2. Click on “MIDI Time Code” in the pop-up menu next to Receive Sync. 3. Click on “30 fps, non drop” in the pop-up menu next to SMPTE Format. 4. Click on “OK.” VS-1824 Settings 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC]. [...]

216 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives This chapter explains basic concepts, internal structure, and basic operation regarding the use of hard drives with the VS-1824. Read this chapter thoroughly to gain a better understanding of how the VS-1824 operates. General Information Regarding Hard Drives The VS-1824 saves all of the data, such as performance da[...]

217 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Chapter 17 Recording Times vs. Sample Rate/Recording Modes The available recording time for a hard drive depends on a number of factors, including the size of the drive, the sample rate, the recording mode and the total number of tracks recorded. Both the recording mode and sample rate can be selected on a song-by-s[...]

218 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Recovering Drive Space There may be times when the remaining space becomes low. You may want to recover drive space without initializing (formatting) the hard drive. Song Optimize When operations such as overdubbing and punch-in recording are repeated, the older data remains on the drive. This storage of this materi[...]

219 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Chapter 17 Song Erase Eventually you will probably need to remove songs from the hard drive. This may be done to increase the amount of recording time available on the drive or because you no longer need to keep a particular song. The Song Erase function is used to delete song data from the current drive. If you wou[...]

220 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Using External Hard Drives External SCSI drives can be connected to the SCSI connector on the VS-1824. This section will explain using external (both fixed and removable) drives with the VS-1824. For more information about SCSI drives, see “About SCSI” (Appendices p. 4). Selecting an External Hard Drive Most SCS[...]

221 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Chapter 17 Connecting a Removable External Hard Drive It is possible to connect a removable external hard drive, such as a Zip® drive, to the SCSI connector on the VS-1824. Use the following procedure to connect an external removable drive to the VS-1824. fig.06-01 * Once the connections have been completed, turn o[...]

222 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Initializing (Formatting) the Drive A new drive, or a drive that was used by another device, cannot be used on the VS-1824 as is. You must initialize the drive so it can be used by the VS-1824. When a drive is initialized, all existing data on that drive is erased—all of its contents are irretrievably lost. Check [...]

223 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Chapter 17 7. When the settings are made, press [F4 (Exec)]. “Initialize *** OK ?” appears in the display. “***” refers to the selected drive’s SCSI number. For example, “SCSI5” indicates an external drive that is set to SCSI ID #5. 8. Press [ENTER/YES] to confirm that you wish to Initialize (“Initia[...]

224 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Song Copy Archives (p. 225) Use Song Copy Archives for removable drives when the total size of the song is more than the total size of available space on the disk. For example, use Song Copy Archives to copy a 247MB song onto three 100MB disks. The song data is converted into a data format specifically for saving it[...]

225 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Chapter 17 7. Press [ ] to move the cursor to “Destination Drive.” 8. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the destination drive and partition. Press [F5 (SelDr)] to view a directory of drives. Then use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the destination drive, and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the partition. Once[...]

226 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives 8. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the destination drive and partition. Press [F5 (SelDr)] to view a directory of drives. Then use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the destination drive, and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the partition. Once you have selected the destination drive, press [F1 (Back)]. fig.06-10b[...]

227 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Chapter 17 5. Press [F4 (DrSel)]. If “DrSel” does not appear in the display above [F4], first press [PAGE] until “DrSel” is displayed, and then press [F4 (DrSel)]. A list of currently connected drives appears in the display. 6. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Select the drive that contains the[...]

228 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives 7. Use [ ] and [ ] to move the cursor to “Source Song.” 8. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the song you want to extract and press [F3 (MARK)]. By pressing [F2 (ALL)], you can place and remove Marks from all songs. Press [F1 (SelSg)] to view a directory of songs. From here, after you have Marked the[...]

229 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Chapter 17 Hard Drive Maintenance When a drive is initialized, its entire contents are irretrievably lost. Make sure you make backups of any songs on the drive that you want to keep before you use drive initialize. * If you accidentally delete data, that data cannot be restored to its previous state. Roland Corporat[...]

230 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Surface Scan This confirms that the read and write functions in all of the drive’s partitions are operating correctly when the drive is initialized. In normal circumstances, set this to “Off.” When you want to conduct a test of the read/ write functions, such as when you are experiencing problems with your har[...]

231 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Chapter 17 6. “STORE Current ?” appears in the display. Press [ENTER/YES] to store the current song; otherwise press [EXIT/NO]. During the Drive Check process, the progress of the operation is shown in the display. When the procedure is finished, the “Result List” will be displayed. If any errors are found, [...]

232 Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives Backup Options There are several methods you can use to backup song data from the VS-1824. It is important to remember that simply backing up a song does not automatically remove it from the current drive. If you wish to free up drive space, backup the song using one of the methods described below, and then use Song[...]

233 Chapter 18 Chapter 18 CD-R Backup This chapter explains how to create your own original audio CD and backup song data to CD-R/CD-RW discs. This chapter describes various general CD-R or CD-RW operations. See Chapter 13 to learn about mastering a song to a CD-R or CD-RW. CD-R Backup and Recover You can save song data stored on the VS-1824’s ha[...]

234 Chapter 18 CD-R Backup Items Necessary for CD-R Backup • VS-1824 • Blank CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable) or CD-RW (Compact Disc-Rewritable) disc * You cannot use high-speed compatible CD-RW discs. This mark is printed on high-speed compatible CD-RW discs. It is recommended to use CD-R discs from the following manufacturers. Taiyo Yuden Co., [...]

235 Chapter 18 CD-R Backup Chapter 18 CD-R Backup 1. Select the drive (internal IDE hard drive) containing the source song to be backed up as the current drive. 2. Place a blank CD-R/CD-RW disc in the CD-R/CD-RW drive. For details refer to the column “Inserting a CD” (see p. 234). 3. Press [CD-RW/MASTERING]. 4. Press [F4 (CDRBk)]. 5. Press [ ],[...]

236 Chapter 18 CD-R Backup 6. If several CD-R/CD-RW drives are connected to the VS-1824, you can press [F5 (SelDr)] to display a directory of drives. From this screen, use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the CD-R/CD-RW backup destination drive, then press [F1 (Back)]. fig.07-06 7. Press [F4 (Exec)]. A message will ask you to confirm. 8. Press [ENT[...]

237 Chapter 18 CD-R Backup Chapter 18 Press [F2 (SelSg)] to display a directory of songs. From the song directory, press [F1 (Back)]. fig.07-19 Erase All Songs When this is set to “On,” the destination drive is initialized before the recover procedure is carried out. This will erase all songs from the destination drive. If you want to recover a[...]

238 Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) This chapter explains the procedures for using a DAT recorder in conjunction with the VS-1824. Refer to the owner’s manual for your DAT recorder as you read this section. Before Backing Up to DAT Song data can be saved using a DAT recorder by connecting the VS-1824’s DIGITAL OUT connector (coaxia[...]

239 Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) Chapter 19 Saving Song Data to DAT (DAT Backup) Use the following procedure to back up song data on the current drive. 1. Connect the VS-1824 and the DAT recorder as shown below. fig.09-02a fig.09-02b 2. Set the DAT recorder so it is able to record digital signals. * Normally the sample rate at which[...]

240 Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) 8. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Set each of the values described below. Digital Out Select Select either “DIGOUT1” (coaxial) or “DIGOUT2” (optical). Sample Rate This sets the sample rate (48 kHz or 44.1 kHz) used during DAT backup. This sample rate has no relation to the s[...]

241 Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) Chapter 19 Recovering Data from a DAT DAT Recover Use the following procedure to load song data that was backed up to a DAT recorder. If two or more songs were saved together during the backup, the data of all songs will be loaded. * You can recover VS-880/880EX/1680 song data backed up using DAT bac[...]

242 Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) 11. When the backup procedure is finished, “Please Stop DAT” appears in the display. Stop the DAT recorder and press [ENTER/YES]. 12. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display. Canceling the Recover Operation You can cancel the recover operation by pressing [EXIT/NO] during the rec[...]

243 Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) Chapter 19 2. Insert the tape that contains the song data into the DAT recorder. If the song data is backed up on two or more tapes, insert the first tape. 3. Rewind the tape to begin playback from the beginning of song data. 4. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)]. The Utility Menu icon appears in [...]

244 Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) 2. Insert the tape that contains the song data into the DAT recorder. If the song data is backed up on two or more tapes, insert the first tape. 3. Rewind the tape to begin playback from the beginning of song data. 4. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTILITY)]. The Utility Menu icon appears in the display[...]

245 Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders Drives used with Roland’s VS-890, 1680, VS-880/880EX or VSR-880 can also be used by the VS-1824. Song data recorded on such drives can be loaded by the VS-1824. Because of differences in the structure of drive space and song data between the VS-1680, VS-880/880EX,VS-890 and the VSR-8[...]

246 Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders Song Import You can convert songs created on a VS-1680/880/880EX/ 840/840EX/890 or VSR-880 for use in the VS-1824 and copy them as new songs to the current drive. This is called “Song Import.” When VS-1680, VS-880/880EX, VS-890 or VSR-880 song data is converted, all the data such as mixer set[...]

247 Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders Chapter 20 fig.10-03 From this screen, select the songs you want to import by pressing [F3 (Mark)]. Then press [F1 (Back)]. 10. Press [F5 (Exec)]. A confirmation message appears in the display. 11. Press [ENTER/YES]. “STORE Current ?” appears in the display. 12. Press [ENTER/YES] if you want [...]

248 Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders 1. Make your connections as shown in the diagram below. fig.10-04 2. Select the song you want to export as the current song. 3. Insert a disk into the Zip drive. 4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 5. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F1 (SONG)]. The Song Menu icon is displayed. 6. Press [F5 (Exprt)]. If you do not[...]

249 Chapter 21 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings System Settings for Each Song These are overall system settings that can be saved with each song. These settings are lost if the power is turned off without the song being saved, or if the system settings are reset to their original conditions. Fader Match During Automix playback, or when you use[...]

250 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings Peak Hold You can set the display to hold the maximum values (peaks) while the level meter is shown in the graphic display. fig.12-16 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System Menu icon is displayed. If the System Menu icon does not appear, press [F6 (EXIT)]. 2. Press [F1 (SYSPM)]. If “SYSPM” [...]

251 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings Chapter 21 Foot Switch Settings You can choose how the foot switch functions when an optional foot switch—such as the Roland DP-2 or BOSS FS- 5U—is connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack. 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System Menu icon is displayed. If the System Menu icon does not appear, pres[...]

252 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings Numerics Type When using the Jump function, or typing in the values of a punch-in point, you can use the LOCATOR buttons to enter numbers directly. The setting for Numerics Type determines how the numbers are entered. 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System Menu icon is displayed. If the System [...]

253 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings Chapter 21 Measure Display VS-1824 can show measure and beat while it is sending MIDI clock. About MIDI clock, see “Sync Gen.” on p. 198. VS-1824 can send MIDI clock in case “Sync Gen.” setting is “MIDIClk” or “SyncTr.” 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System Menu icon is display[...]

254 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings SCSI ID Number When connecting SCSI devices to the VS-1824, the SCSI ID number of each device connected must be set so none of the devices have the same ID number. The VS-1824’s ID number is set to “7” at the factory. When connecting SCSI devices (such as a Zip drive or a CD-R drive) to the VS-1824, b[...]

255 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings Chapter 21 Input Peak Level You can designate the level at which the peak indicator lights based on signal input via the INPUT jacks (1-8). 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System Menu icon is displayed. If the System Menu icon does not appear, press [F6 (EXIT)]. 2. Press [F2 (GLOBL)]. If “GLO[...]

256 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings Holding [SHIFT] and pressing the [PREVIOUS] or [NEXT] buttons will have the opposite effect of the Previous/Next Sw setting on this screen. For example, if the Previous/Next Sw is set to “PHRASE,” holding [SHIFT] and pressing [NEXT] will advance you to the next marker. 4. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to retur[...]

257 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings Chapter 21 Removing a Direct Current Offset from the MIX Bus When the level meters of a device (mixer etc.) connected to the output of the VS-1824 may move even though no sound is being output from the VS-1824, you may be experiencing a direct current offset on the MIX bus that is being output from the VS-1[...]

258 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings Play and Record Settings These are settings related to the overall workings of the Play and Record functions. Record Monitor When a Track STATUS button is set for recording (blinking red), you can hear the previously recorded material by pressing play, and you can hear the input source during recording. Dur[...]

259 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings Chapter 21 Fade Length During track editing, or punch-in and punch-out recording, it is possible that a tiny audio click may occur. The VS-1824 can fade in and fade out these edges so no noise is heard. Adjust the Fade Length if an objectionable noise occurs as a result of editing or recording. A Fade Lengt[...]

260 Chapter 21 System and Global Settings Alarm Clock The VS-1824 has a built-in clock with an alarm function. With the alarm function, you can have a text message of your choice appear in the display at a certain time of day, day of week, month or year. Use the alarm to program reminders such as “Back Up the Hard Drive” and other things you do[...]

261 Chapter 22 Chapter 22 Specific Applications This chapter explains some additional ways to use the VS-1824, including synchronizing two VS-1824s, a VS-1824 and VS-1680, as well as synchronizing (“syncing”) a VS-1824 and a VS-880 or a VSR-880. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to begin each operation from the Playlist display. The following items will b[...]

262 Chapter 22 Specific Applications Syncing Two VS-1824s or a VS-1824 and a VS-1680 with MTC and MMC The VS-1824 has the ability to generate and slave to MIDI Time Code (MTC). It also has the ability to varispeed its sample rate to account for fluctuations in the source clock signal. This provides a sync that is frame-accurate and allows you to do[...]

263 Chapter 22 Specific Applications Chapter 22 Settings for the Slave VS 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System Menu appears in the display. If the System Menu does not appear, press [F6 (EXIT)]. 2. Press [F4 (MIDI)]. If “MIDI” does not appear above [F4], press [PAGE] until “MIDI” appears, then press [F4 (MIDI)]. 3. Use [ ], [[...]

264 Chapter 22 Specific Applications VS-1824 Settings 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The System Menu appears in the display. If the System Menu does not appear, press [F6 (EXIT)]. 2. Press [F4 (MIDI)]. If “MIDI” does not appear above [F4], press [PAGE] until “MIDI” appears, then press [F4 (MIDI)]. 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to [...]

265 Chapter 22 Specific Applications Chapter 22 Using an External MIDI Device to Control the Mixer (Compu Mix) The VS-1824 can send and receive mixer settings and fader movements as MIDI messages. You can use an external MIDI controller to control the VS-1824’s faders. You can also use an external MIDI sequencer to record mixer settings and movem[...]

266 Chapter 22 Specific Applications Controller numbers correspond to the input channel parameters as follows. Controller Number Mixer Parameter 68 MIX Send Level 70 MIX Send Pan 71 EQ L Freq. 72 EQ L Gain 73 EQ M Freq. 74 EQ M Gain 75 EQ M Q 76 EQ H Freq. 77 EQ H Gain 78 FX1 SND Level 79 FX1 SND Pan/Balance 80 FX2 SND Level 81 FX2 SND Pan/Balance [...]

267 Chapter 22 Specific Applications Chapter 22 Recording with Compu Mix 1. Prepare the VS-1824’s initial mixer settings (e.g. panning, faders, EQ, etc.) during song playback. Then press [STOP] and rewind to the beginning of the song. 2. Put the MIDI sequencer into Record mode, and press [PLAY] on the VS-1824. 3. As soon as playback of the VS-182[...]

268 Chapter 22 Specific Applications Using External Effects Units When using external effects devices, the AUX A/B jacks serve as effects send jacks. The following example describes how effects can be added to a stereo recording on Track 9/10. Follow these steps when you want to use an external effects unit. Use the INPUT 7 and 8 jacks as the effec[...]

269 Chapter 23 Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions This chapter will answer some of the most frequently asked questions by VS-1824 owners regarding its operation. How Do I Control the Stereo Tracks Independently? When a new song is created with “VS-1880” selected as the fader mode (p. 75), Channels 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, 15/16, and 17/18 ar[...]

270 Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions What is the FADER/MUTE Button Used For? The position of the [FADER/MUTE] determines whether the faders control track levels or input and effect return levels. When “VS-1824” is selected as the fader mode (p. 75) When “TR” is lit: You can adjust the volumes and change the status of Track Channels 1?[...]

271 Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 23 How Do I Set CD Markers? When writing multiple songs to the CD at once, it is important that CD number markers are created at the beginning of each song. Otherwise, your audio will be combined into one long song on the CD. The VS-1824 automatically creates the first CD marker at 00h00m00s00f. You[...]

272 Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Create a Tempo Map? The VS-1824 allows you to create a tempo map that controls tempo and meter changes throughout your song. This is very useful when you are integrating the VS-1824 with a MIDI sequencer. Use the following procedure to create a tempo map: 1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. Th[...]

273 Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 23 5. Advance the VS-1824 to the point in time where you want these settings to change and adjust them as desired. Then, hold [SCENE] and press [TAP]. 6. Repeat Step 4 to create additional Snapshots as desired. 7. Reset your song to the beginning and press [PLAY] to hear the results. Gradation Grada[...]

274 Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions 14. Press [F6 (Save)] and the Routing Save screen will appear in the display. 15. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] and the TIME/ VALUE dial to enter a name for this user EZ Routing template (e.g. “8 Ins w/comp”). 16. Press [F5 (Write)] and your template will be saved. 17. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to t[...]

275 Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 23 How Do I Bounce Tracks with Effects? If you are using effects, it can be beneficial to include the output of the effects processor when you bounce tracks. This is sometimes referred to as “printing” the effects. By printing the effects, you make them a permanent part of the audio. This also f[...]

276 Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions 1. Hold the Track 1 STATUS button. If the EFFECT 1/3 RTN or EFFECT 2/4 RTN buttons begin to flash, press them so they stop flashing. 2. Repeat this procedure for Tracks 2-18. Another common reason for being unable to hear an effects processor is that effect return for that effect is set to “0.” Use the [...]

277 Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 23 How Do I Record a Stereo Signal? Recording a stereo signal is nearly identical to recording a mono signal with the exception that you will need to use two inputs and two tracks. The easiest way to record a stereo signal is to link the source (inputs and/or tracks) and the destination tracks. Use [...]

278 Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Import VS-1680, VS-880/880EX, VS-890/VSR-880 and VS-840/840EX Songs? If you have songs created on a VS-1680, VS-880/880EX, VS-890/VSR-880 or VS-840/840EX that you would like to edit on the VS-1824, you will need to convert them to the VS-1824’s format using the Song Import function. If your VS-16[...]

279 Index Index Numerics 1–8 (Scene) button ................................................... 21 1–8 button ................................................................... 18 2 Band EQ ................................................................... 81 24 fps ........................................................................... 1[...]

280 Index CD connecting a CD-R/CD-RW drive ....................... 194 creating an audio CD ............................................. 183 adding songs ....................................................... 190 all songs at once .................................................. 190 CD-RW ........................................................[...]

281 Index Index Display ......................................................................... 38 Automix ................................................................... 125 regions ........................................................................ 38 understanding ........................................................... 38 DP-2 ...[...]

282 Index Fader Match ............................................................. 249 Fader Mode ................................................................ 75 FADER/MUTE button ........................... 19, 71, 270 Faders ........................................................................... 19 automating ............................[...]

283 Index Index IN MIDI jack .............................................................. 22 Initialize System/Mixer ........................................................... 37 Initializing a hard drive ............................................................. 222 the VS-1824 ............................................................... [...]

284 Index Master fader ............................................................... 19 MASTER OUT jacks ............................................... 22 level & balance adjustment ..................................... 95 Mastering Room .................................................... 177 creating mastering tracks ......................[...]

285 Index Index Muting channels ...................................................... 42 Input Mixer ................................................................ 90 Track Mixer ................................................................ 95 N Naming by typing ................................................ 195 NEXT button ................[...]

286 Index Program Changes. ...................................... See MIDI Program numbers. ...... See Track numbers on a CD Protecting songs ...................................................... 48 Punch-in defined ........................................................................ 57 .........................................................[...]

287 Index Index Soloing channels ...................................................... 42 Input Mixer ................................................................ 90 quick solo ................................................................... 43 Solo mode .................................................................. 43 Track Mixer .....[...]

288 Index T Table of Contents .................................................. 185 Takes defined ........................................................................ 25 naming ...................................................................... 162 TAP button ................................................................. 20 Tempo map ...[...]

289 Index Index VS-1680 compatibility ............................................................ 245 syncing with ............................................................ 262 VS-840/840EX compatibility ............................................................ 245 VS-880/880EX compatibility ..................................................[...]

Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of January 1, 2002 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industri[...]

2 To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash[...]

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s Manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s Manual p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s Manual p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel as[...]

Capture Audio data from Audio CD (Capture function) VS-1824 have function to capture Audio data from Audio CDs. If you are using a VS-1824 that is not equipped with an internal CD-RW drive, you will need to purchase a separately available CD-RW drive. For instructions on connecting the drive, refer to “Connecting an External CD-R/CD-RW Drive” ([...]

Capture Audio data from Audio CD (Capture function) 6. Press [F5 (Exec)] after completion all the settings. A message concerning copyright appears in the display. After reading this message, press [ENTER/YES]. The same message appears in the back cover of Owner’s Manual. A message of “Capture to Mastering Tr. In CDR mode?” appears in case of [...]

VS-1824 A demo song is pre-installed! A demo song is pre-installed in internal hard disk of VS-1824. Therefore, it is not necessary to execute process of “How To Load a Demo Song (CD-R Recover)” (p. 21–23) in the User Guide. When listening to a demo song, please execute operation after “For Making the Preparations Which Listen to a Demo Son[...]