User manual ROLAND VS-1680 V-XPANDED

Owner's Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland VS-1680 V-XPANDED Digital Studio Workstation. As the owner of the VS-1680 V-XPANDED, you can begin using all functions immediately. Please read the V-XPANDED Owner's Manual (this document) together with the VS-1680 Owner's Manual (three volumes). If you purchased the V-XPANDED system Zip disk, refer to this manual and upgrade the system software of VS-1680 (to add the V-XPANDED functions). Then, read the VXPANDED Owner's Manual (this document) together with the VS-1680 Owner's Manual (three volumes). All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 1999 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Roland international website: www.rolandcorp.com Roland U.S. website: www.rolandus.com 01898978 `99-3-E3-11T Table of Contents Table of Contents .............................3 Precautions ...................................................................4 Added functionality (main features) .............................................................5 Mixdown using the VS-1680 alone......................5 Additional effect algorithms ................................5 Automix editing functionality .............................5 Enhanced support for CD-R/CD-RW drives ............................................5 Enhanced operations .............................................5 Enhanced screen display ......................................5 Creating an audio CD ...............................................25 Creating silence between songs (Disc At Once and Track At Once)..............................................25 Specifying the writing speed (Speed) ...............25 Song writing procedure ......................................25 Saving a song to a CD-RW disc (Backup) ..............27 Checking whether the song was saved correctly (+Verify) ................................................................27 Specifying the speed of saving (Speed) ............27 Backup procedure ................................................27 Restoring songs from a CD-RW disc (Recover) ..............................................28 Specifying the speed of recovery (Speed).........28 Recovery procedure.............................................28 Expanding the functionality of the VS-1680 .............................................6 If you purchased the VS-1680 V-XPANDED...........................................6 If you purchased the V-XPANDED system program Zip disk ............6 Enhancements related to operation . 30 Shortcut to the Phrase Edit window .......................30 Creating a new phrase (Phrase New) .....................30 Sorting the take list (Sort) ...................................30 Deleting a take (Delete) .......................................31 Naming a take (Name) ........................................32 Dividing a phrase (Phrase Divide/Split) ................................................33 Automatically dividing a phrase (Phrase Divide) 33 Dividing a phrase into two parts (Phrase Split) .. 34 Using the MONITOR knob to adjust the pan (MONITOR knob +[SELECT]).................................35 Linking the faders of two or more channels (Fader Group)............................................................36 Copying mixer settings.............................................37 Shift Lock on/off ([SHIFT]+[YES]) .........................38 Removing direct current offset from the mix bus.38 Mix 16 tracks down to 2 tracks (Mastering Room).............................8 Added mastering tracks .............................................8 Mixing down to the mastering tracks.......................8 Mixdown shortcut 1 ............................................10 Mixdown shortcut 2 ............................................10 Playing back the mastering tracks ..........................10 Mixing down while inserting effects ......................11 New effects algorithms ..................14 Making the volume consistent for each frequency band (Mastering Tool Kit) ..................................................14 EQ (Equalizer) ......................................................14 BCut (Bass-cut filter)............................................15 Enh (Enhancer).....................................................15 In (Input) ...............................................................15 Exp (Expander).....................................................15 Cmp (Compressor) ..............................................16 Mix (Mixer) ...........................................................16 Lmt (Limiter) ........................................................16 Out (Output).........................................................16 Modeling various speakers (Speaker Modeling) ..17 SpMod (speaker modeling) ................................17 BCut (Bass-cut filter)............................................17 LFT/HFT (Frequency trimmer).........................17 Lmt (Limiter) ........................................................18 Effective ways to use speaker modeling ..........18 Enhancements to the display and specifications .................................39 Checking inserted effects (Icon and Patch Name display)........................................................................39 Checking effects that cannot be used in other channels (Effect insertion location display) ...........39 Switching the Song Select window (List display).40 Easy Routing ..............................................................40 Additional template (Mastering) .......................40 Immediate application of step-edited changes41 Settings not stored in a scene (Monitor Level) ......41 Master Send switch display has been changed (PanÆMIX) .................................................................41 Editing an automix .........................19 Erasing data from a specific area (Erase) ...............19 Copying data to another location (Copy) ..............20 Smooth data transitions (Gradation) ......................21 Increasing or decreasing all data values (Shift/ Expand) .......................................................................23 Index ................................................42 Using the VS-1680 with a CD-R/CDRW drive..........................................25 3 Precautions q Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the data stored on a Zip disk or other form of media once it has been erased, initialized, or otherwise lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. q Zip disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is required to store large amounts of data on such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity, please observe the following when handling Zip disks: Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk. Do not use or store ZIP disks in dirty or dusty areas. Do not subject ZIP disks to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended temperature range: -22 to 51 °C (-7.6 to 123.8 °F). Do not expose Zip disks to strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by loudspeakers. q The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk. q Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction. In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or contents of this package are subject to change without prior notice. 4 Added functionality (main features) Mixdown using the VS-1680 alone While playing back sixteen tracks, you can mixdown to any two tracks of the 256 V-tracks (Mastering Room). This is convenient when you wish to prepare tracks for mastering, such as when you are producing an original audio CD (p. 8). - The faders of two or more channels can be adjusted as a group (Fader Group: p. 36). - Level and EQ settings of a channel can be copied (p. 37). - In Play condition, Shift Lock can be turned on/off directly ([SHIFT]+[YES]: p. 38). - Direct current offset can be removed from the mix bus (p. 38). Enhanced screen display - Inserted effects can be viewed as icons and patch names (p. 39). - Insertion positions of effects that have been inserted in other channels are displayed (p. 39). - A list display is provided in the Song Select window (p. 40). - A template (mastering) has been added to Easy Routing (p. 40). - The results of step editing in Easy Routing are applied immediately (p. 41). - The monitor level is no longer stored in a scene (p. 41). - The Master Send switch display has been changed (p. 41). Additional effect algorithms - A compressor (an effect that makes the volume more consistent) can be applied independently to individual frequency bands (Mastering Tool Kit) (p. 14). - A Speaker Modeling effect has been added, allowing you to apply the acoustical characteristics of a variety of speakers (p. 17). Automix editing functionality Automix data (such as the level or pan of each channel, and effect patch numbers) can be edited in a specified area by deleting, copying, or increasing/decreasing the data values (p. 19). Enhanced support for CD-R/CD-RW drives - When producing an original audio CD, you can specify the speed of writing (p. 25). - When performing a CD-R Backup, you can check whether the data was saved correctly (+Verify: p. 27). - When performing a CD-R Backup, you can specify the speed of the backup (p. 25). - When performing a CD-R Recover, you can specify the speed of the recover (p. 28). Enhanced operations - In Play condition you can select a phrase for editing, and directly display the Phrase Edit window (p. 30) - In the Phrase New window, you can sort the Take List (Sort: p. 30). - In the Phrase New window, you can delete a take from the Take List (Delete: p. 31). - In the Phrase New window, you can change the name of a take in the Take List (Name: p. 32) - Phrases can be divided automatically (Phrase Divide: p. 33). - The MONITOR knob can be used to adjust the pan of each channel (MONITOR knob + [SELECT]: p. 35). 5 Expanding the functionality of the VS-1680 There are several ways in which the new functions can be added to the VS-1680. Please read the section that applies to your VS-1680. fig.1-01 disk drives. NOTE After you have upgraded the VS-1680, you can continue using the hard disk that you are currently using without any changes. It is not necessary to initialize the hard disk. However, as a precaution against unforeseen accidents, we recommend that you back up your song data before performing the upgrade. If you purchased the VS-1680 V-XPANDED If you purchased the VS-1680 V-XPANDED, you need not perform any procedure. Skip this section and begin reading Chapter 2 (p.8). 4. Turn on the power of the SCSI zip drive. 5. Insert the VS-1680 V-XPANDED system program Zip disk into the SCSI Zip drive. 6. Connect the power cable to the VS-1680. 7. Turn on the rear panel power switch of the VS-1680. fig.1-02 If you purchased the V-XPANDED system program Zip disk You can use the V-XPANDED system program Zip disk to add the V-XPANDED functionality to your VS-1680. Prepare the following items. - VS-1680 - SCSI Zip drive - VS-1680 V-XPANDED system program Zip disk 8. Wait for the display to prompt "Update System Program?" and then press [YES]. fig.1-03 NOTE The V-XPANDED system program Zip disk contains a program which installs the software update. Be careful not to initialize it on the VS-1680. 1. Make sure that the power is turned off on all devices. MEMO If this display does not appear, the VS-1680 was not able to recognize the Zip disk. Turn off the power, re-insert the disk correctly, and turn the power on once again. 9. A message will ask whether you wish to keep the user settings that are stored in your VS-1680. Press [YES] and proceed to step 11. If you wish to initialize (erase) the user settings, press [NO], and proceed to step 10. The user settings that can be left in the VS-1680 are as follows. - Easy routing (VS-1680 Owner's Manual, p. 41) - Effect user patches (VS-1680 Owner's Manual, p. 110) - Alarm function message (VS-1680 Owner's Manual, p. 193) NOTE To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 2. Disconnect all cables that were connected to the VS-1680. 3. Connect the SCSI Zip drive to the VS-1680. On the back of the Zip drive, make sure the termination switch is set to 'on'. NOTE Have only the SCSI Zip drive connected. Do not connect any other 6 Expanding the functionality of the VS-1680 fig.1-04 MEMO Subsequently, when starting up the VS-1680, you will not need the V-XPANDED system program Zip disk. Keep this Zip disk in a safe location that is not excessively warm. The V-XPANDED system program Zip disk cannot be used on any device other than the VS-1680. 10. If you pressed [NO] in step 9, an additional message will ask you to confirm. If you wish to erase (initialize) the user settings, press [YES]. If you press [NO] you will return to step 9. fig.1-05 11. The expansion procedure will begin. Please wait for approximately 30 seconds. NOTE You must never under any circumstances turn off the power until the function expansion procedure has been completed. Doing so could damage the VS-1680 system. fig.1-06 12. Once the following message appears, you may turn off the power. Verify that this message has appeared, and then turn off the rear panel power switch. fig.1-07 13. Turn on the power once again. Verify on the display that the system software is now 2.00 or higher. fig.1-08 7 Mix 16 tracks down to 2 tracks (Mastering Room) From the 256 V-tracks you can now select any two tracks, and mixdown to these two tracks as you play back 16 tracks simultaneously. Mixing down to the mastering tracks Here's how to select the mastering tracks, and perform a mixdown. Added mastering tracks Until now, you had to use an external DAT recorder or MD recorder if you wanted to mixdown a song that used all sixteen tracks. For example if you wanted to produce an original audio CD, you needed to first mixdown to an external recorder (DAT or MD), and then re-record that song onto the VS-1680. fig.2-01 VS-1680 Track 1--16 MIX LR MIX Sw Digital Out Select LR MASTER OUT NOTE The operation of playing back 16 tracks while you mixdown to the mastering tracks (two tracks) is significantly affected by the speed of the hard disk. For this reason, depending on the structure of the song data (sampling rate and recording mode, or when punch-in/ out is used frequently, etc.), or depending on the drive that you use, the display may indicate "Drive Busy," and the operation may not take place correctly. In order to take full advantage of the DAT TR1 VS-1680's potential, such as the number of tracks that MD MASTER DIGITAL OUT can be recorded/played simultaneously, and the recording capacity, we recommend that you use a hard disk which capacity is 2.1 GB or more. Now, "Mastering tracks" equivalent to this external recorder (DAT or MD) are provided on the VS-1680 itself. fig.2-02 VS-1680 Track 1--16 MIX LR MIX Sw Mastering Track TR15-16 TR16-16 Digital Out Select LR 1. Press [MASTER]. 2. Press [PAGE] so that [F6] indicates "M.Tr," and then press [F6 (M.Tr)]. fig.2-03 MASTER OUT TR1 MASTER DIGITAL OUT Any two of the 256 V-tracks can be assigned for use as the mastering tracks. With the factory settings, V-track 16 of tracks 15/16 (i.e., 15-16 and 16-16) are assigned as the mastering tracks. For example, you can play back V-tracks 1-1, 2-1, 3-1...15-1, and 16-1 (a total of 16 tracks), and record the result on V-tracks 15-16 and 16-16 (a total of two tracks). 3. Press [ENTER (YES)]. 4. Press [ parameter. fig.2-04 ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] to move the cursor. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to specify the value for each MEMO When the Recording mode (VS-1680 Owner's Manual, p. 58) is set to "MAS (mastering)," you can play back V-tracks 1-1, 2-1, 3-1...7-1, and 8-1 (a total of 8 tracks), and record on V-tracks 7-16 and 8-16 (a total of two tracks). Tracks 9­16 cannot be used. 8 Mix 16 tracks down to 2 tracks (Mastering Room) Status Specify the status of the mastering tracks. For this example, select "Off." Off: Rec: The mastering tracks will not be used. Play back tracks 1­16 while recording them to the mastering tracks. Play: Play back the mastering tracks. The sound of tracks 1­16 will not be output from the MASTER jacks. MEMO Depending on the After Rec (After Recording) setting or on the location relative to other markers, the display may indicate "Can't Set Marker," and the track number marker may not be assigned. 5. Hold down [STOP], and press the [STATUS] button for all tracks (1­15/16) that you wish to mixdown. The STATUS indicators will light green. fig.2-06 MEMO For details on the signal flow (routing) at this time, refer to Signal flow (routing) (p. 10). Trk L (track L) Trk R (track R) Select the two V-tracks (L and R) that will be assigned as mastering tracks. When a new song is created, V-track 16 of tracks 15/16 (15-16, 16-16) will be assigned as the mastering tracks. After Rec (after recording) Specify the time location of the mastering track to which the mixdown will be recorded. When creating an original audio CD, it is usually best to select "to ZERO." to ZERO: Place the data starting at 00h00m00s00f to last Phrs:0S: Place the data after the end of the last phrase in the mastering tracks. to last Phrs:2S: Place the data two seconds after the end of the last phrase in the mastering tracks. to last Phrs:4S: Place the data four seconds after the end of the last phrase in the mastering tracks. Stay HERE: fig.2-05.e Mixdown Phrase Original Phrase 6. Press [FADER] so that the TR (track) indicator lights. fig.2-07.e Dark Lit 7. Press [PLAY]. The song will play back. 8. Raise and lower the master fader, and verify that the volume of each track changes. MEMO The sound that passes through the master fader will be recorded on the mastering tracks. In order to record at the optimal audio quality, you should normally set this to the 0 dB position. 9. Use the channel faders (1­15/16) to adjust the volume balance of each track. At this time the sound that is being Place the data at the time location at which it was actually recorded. 0 Time to ZERO to LastPhrs:0s to LastPhrs:2s output from the MASTER jacks (volume levels, panning) will be recorded to the mastering tracks. It is best to set Time 0 to LastPhrs:0s Time 0 Stay HERE Time 0 the volume as high as possible without causing the volume to distort. Time 0 Time 0 10. When you have finished adjusting the volume, press Marker If this is turned "On," a track number marker will automatically be assigned to the beginning of the phrase that is mixed down. Normally you will set this "On." [STOP]. 11. Move to the location at which you wish to begin the mixdown (such as 00h00m00s00f). 9 Mix 16 tracks down to 2 tracks (Mastering Room) 12. Use the cursor buttons and the Value dial to change the "Status" of the tracks for mastering to "Rec." 13. Press [REC]. The REC indicator will light in red. 14. Press [PLAY]. The PLAY indicator will light in green, and recording will begin. 15. When you finish recording, press [STOP]. qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq 4. Select the V-tracks. Use [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor to "L:" or "R:," and rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. Mixdown shortcut 2 The "Status" of the mastering tracks can also be set as follows. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Press [PAGE] so that [F6] indicates "M***" (*** is either Rec, Ply, or Off). fig.2-11 Signal flow (routing) fig.2-08 Track 1--16 MIX LR MIX Sw Mastering Track TR15-16 TR16-16 MASTER OUT MONITOR OUT TR1 MASTER qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq Mixdown shortcut 1 The "Status" of the assigned mastering tracks/V-tracks can also be set as follows. 1. Press [MASTER]. 2. Press [PAGE] so that [F6] indicates "M.Tr," and then press [F6 (M.Tr)]. fig.2-03 3. Press [F6] to cycle between "MRec" "MPlay" "MOff." The current status of the mastering tracks will be shown by the level meters in the display. fig.2-12.e Off Record wait Status Playback Status 3. Select the status of the mastering tracks. Make sure that the cursor is located at "Stat," and then rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. fig.2-10 Playing back the mastering tracks Here's how you can verify the audio that was mixed down to the mastering tracks. Tracks 1­16 will not be played back. 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Press [PAGE] so that [F6] indicates "M***" (*** is either Rec, Ply, or Off). 10 Mix 16 tracks down to 2 tracks (Mastering Room) fig.2-11 6. Press [PLAY]. The mastering tracks will play back. Use the master fader to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. At this time, the function buttons will function as follows (Owner's Manual, p. 182). [F1 (ZOOM+)]: Enlarges the playlist display in the track direction (three levels). [F2 (ZOOM-)]: Reduces the playlist display in the track direction (three levels). [F3 ()]: Enlarges the playlist display in the time direction (five levels). [F4 ()]: Reduces the playlist display in the time direction (five levels). [F5 (WAVE)]: Display the sound level (waveform) that is recorded in the tracks. 7. When playback ends, press [STOP]. Record wait Status Playback Status qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq 3. Press [F6] to cycle between "MRec" "MPlay" "MOff." The current status of the mastering tracks can be viewed in the level meter in the display. For this example, select "MOff" (playback status: pressing [F6] once again will select Off). fig.2-12.e Off Signal flow (routing) fig.2-16 Track 1--16 MIX LR MIX Sw Mastering Track TR15-16 TR16-16 MASTER OUT MONITOR OUT TR1 MASTER qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq Mixing down while inserting effects MEMO For details on the signal flow at this time, refer to Signal flow (routing) (p. 11). 4. Move to the location at which you started the mixdown. 5. Press [ fig.2-15 ] so that you can view the playlist of the If a separately sold VS8F-2 effect expansion board is installed, you can insert effects while you mixdown. MEMO While performing a mixdown, it is common to insert an effect such as a parametric equalizer or a compressor. For this example, we will insert the Mastering Tool Kit (EFX1: a newly added algorithm; p. 14) to adjust the overall volume balance as we mixdown. 1. Press [MASTER]. 2. Press [PAGE] so that [F6] indicates "M.Tr," and then press [F6 (M.Tr)]. mastering tracks. MEMO If the bottom line of the display is surrounded by a heavy line, you can also use the TIME/VALUE dial to check the playlist of the mastering tracks. 11 Mix 16 tracks down to 2 tracks (Mastering Room) fig.2-03 8. Use [ fig.2-20.e ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to make settings. Effect Insert Switch 3. Press [ENTER (YES)]. 4. Use [ fig.2-18 ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor Insert Return Level Insert Send Level to "Status." EFX1 (effect insert switch 1) Select how the effect will be connected. Off: Ins: The effect will not be inserted. The stereo effect will be inserted into both channels. The inserted effects are shown as icons and as patch names (up to ten characters). 5. Select the "Status" of the mastering tracks. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. Status Specify the status of the master tracks. For this example select "Off." Off: Rec: The mastering tracks will not be used. Play back tracks 1­16 and record on the mastering tracks. Play: Play back the mastering tracks. The sound of tracks 1­16 will not be output from the MASTER jacks. Rtn (effect return level) Adjust the volume level of the signal that is output from the insertion effect (-42­6 dB). By default, this will be "0 dB." 9. Press [F1 (EFX1)]. 10. Press [F2 (Sel)]. 11. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor to the Snd (effect send level) Adjust the volume level of the signal that is sent to the insertion effect (-42­6 dB). By default, this will be "0 dB." MEMO For details on the signal flow (routing) at this time, refer to Signal flow (routing) (p. 13). 6. Use [ fig.2-19 ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cursor effect that you wish to use. For this example, select an effect such as "P210 MTK:Mixdown." fig.2-21 to "EFXIns." 12. After selecting an effect, press [F4 (Exec)]. 13. Press [F6 (EXIT)]. 7. Press [ENTER (YES)]. 12 Mix 16 tracks down to 2 tracks (Mastering Room) 14. Hold down [STOP], and press [STATUS] for all tracks (1­15/16) that you wish to mixdown. The STATUS indicator will light in green. fig.2-06 qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq Signal flow (routing) fig.2-24 Track 1--16 MIX LR MIX Sw EFX (Insert) Mastering Track TR15-16 TR16-16 MASTER OUT MONITOR OUT TR1 MASTER qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq 15. Press [FADER] so that the TR (track) indicator lights. fig.2-07.e Dark Lit 16. Press [PLAY]. The song will play back. 17. Raise and lower the master fader, and verify that the volume of each track changes. MEMO The sound that has passed through the master fader will be recorded on the mastering tracks. In order to record at the optimal audio quality, you will normally set the master fader to 0 dB. 18. Use the channel faders (1­15/16) to adjust the volume balance of the tracks. At this time, the sound (volume level and pan) 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. 19. When you are finished adjusting the volume, press [STOP]. 20. Move to the time location at which you wish to begin the mixdown (e.g., 00h00m00s00f). 21. Change the "Status" of the mastering tracks to "Rec." 22. Press [REC]. The REC indicator will light in red. 23. Press [PLAY]. The PLAY indicator will light in green, and recording will begin. 24. When you finish recording, press [STOP]. 13 New effects algorithms When the VS8F-2 effects expansion board is installed, the following effects algorithms will be added. - Making the volume consistent for each frequency band (Mastering Tool Kit) (p. 14) - Modeling various speakers (Speaker Modeling) (p. 17) 0 Freq 0 Freq fig.3-03 Gain + EQ Low (Shlv) Gain + EQ High (Shlv) Making the volume consistent for each frequency band (Mastering Tool Kit) This is a compressor that can be applied independently to each frequency band (high, mid, and low ranges). When mastering to MD or DAT, or when using a CD-R disc to produce your own original audio CDs, this allows you to master at the optimal level. fig.3-02 Equalizer L R Bass Cut Enhancer Input H - - Gain + EQ (Peak) Gain + Q (0.3 ­ 16) 0 Freq 0 Freq - - Sw (Switch) Off, On -24­+12dB Turns the equalizer on/off. InputG (Input gain) M L the equalizer. EQ BCut Enh In Adjusts the overall volume level of the signal before entering Low Type Shlv, Peak High Type Shlv, Peak Selects the type of the low range (Low) and high range Expander Compressor Mixer (High) equalizer. (Shlv: shelving type, Peak: peaking type). L Exp Exp Exp Cmp Cmp Cmp Mix Mix Mix + R Low Gain -12­+12dB LoMid Gain (Low middle gain) -12­+12dB HiMid Gain (High middle gain) -12­+12dB High Gain (High gain) -12­+12dB Adjust the gain (the amount of boost or cut) for each equalizer band. Limiter Output Low Freq (Low frequency) 20­2,000Hz Lmt Out NOTE The mastering tool kit can be used in either EFX1 or EFX3. When you use it, EFX2/EFX4 will be unavailable. LoMid Freq (Low middle frequency) 20­8,000Hz HiMid Freq (High middle frequency) 20­8,000Hz High Freq (High frequency) 1.4­20kHz Adjust the center frequency of each equalizer band. Low Q (Low Q) 0.3­16 LoMid Q (Low middle Q) 0.3­16 HiMid Q (High middle Q) 0.3­16 High Q (High Q) 0.3­16 EQ (Equalizer) This is a four-band equalizer with low, low-mid, high-mid, and high ranges. Adjust the width of the area around the center frequency (Freq) that will be affected by the Gain. As these values are raised, a narrower range will be affected. Lvl (Level) -24­+12dB Adjusts the overall volume of the signal that has passed through the equalizer. 14 New effects algorithms BCut (Bass-cut filter) This removes unwanted low-frequency components, such as pop noise. fig.3-04 Level L-SplitP H-SplitP Sw (Switch) Off, On Thru, 20­2,000Hz Low Mid High Turns the bass-cut filter on/off. Freq (Frequency) Freq Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the bass-cut filter. Enh (Enhancer) This effect adds a phase-shifted signal to the original signal, enhancing the presence of the sound, and bringing it to the foreground. Exp (Expander) This effect restricts the output by a specific ratio when lowlevel signals are input. fig.3-05 Out Threshold Sw (Switch) Off, On 0­100 Turns the enhancer on/off. Sens (Sensitivity) Adjusts the degree to which the enhancer will respond to the volume of the input signal. Freq (Frequency) 1.0­10.0kHz 1:1 1:2 In Ratio Adjusts the frequency at which the enhancer will begin to take effect. The effect is applied at frequencies above the specified value. MixLvl (Mix level) original sound. -24­+12dB Sw (Switch) Off, On Adjusts the amount of effect sound that will be added to the Turns the expander on/off. In (Input) The input signal is divided into three parts by frequency band. Low Thre (Low threshold) -80­0dB Mid Thre (Middle threshold) -80­0dB High Thre (High threshold) -80­0dB Specify the level at which the expander will begin to take effect. InputG (Input gain) -24­+12dB Adjusts the overall volume level of the signal before it enters the expander (Exp) and compressor (Cmp). Low Ratio 1:1­1:16, 1:INF Mid Ratio 1:1­1:16, 1:INF High Ratio 1:1­1:16, 1:INF Adjust the ratio by which the output is restricted when the input level is below the threshold level. D-Time (Detect time) 0­10ms If the original signal is slightly delayed before being input, the expander/compressor will be able to use more processing time, and can adjust the level more appropriately. Adjusts the time by which the original signal is delayed. The output signal from the Mastering Tool Kit is delayed by the time set here. Low Atck (Low attack) 0­100ms Mid Atck (Middle attack) 0­100ms High Atck (High attack) 0­100ms Adjust the time from when the input level falls below the threshold level until the expander begins to take effect. L-SplitP (Low split point) 20­800Hz H-SplitP (High split point) 1.6­16kHz Specify the frequencies at which the original signal will be split into three parts. Low Rel (Low release) 50­5,000ms Mid Rel (Middle release) 50­5,000ms High Rel (High release) 50­5,000ms Adjust the time from when the input level exceeds the threshold level until the expander effect is bypassed. 15 New effects algorithms Cmp (Compressor) When a high-level signal is input, this effect restricts the output at a specified ratio. fig.3-06 Out Threshold 1:1 fig.3-06b In Threshold Time Out 1:2 Release 1:INF Ratio Time In Threshold NOTE The compressor provides threshold (Thre) and Ratio settings that automatically adjust a signal to the optimal level. Since lengthening the attack (Atck) may cause distortion, a -6 dB margin is provided. Adjust the mixer (Mix) level as necessary. Sw (Switch) Off, On Turns the compressor on/off. Low Thre (Low threshold) -24­0dB Mid Thre (Middle threshold) -24­0dB High Thre (High threshold) -24­0dB Specify the level at which the compressor will begin to take effect. Mix (Mixer) Adjusts the volume for each of the three frequency bands that were divided. Low Ratio 1:1­1:16, 1:INF Mid Ratio 1:1­1:16, 1:INF High Ratio 1:1­1:16, 1:INF Adjust the ratio by which the output will be restricted when the input level exceeds the threshold level. Low Lvl (Low level) -80­+6dB Mid Lvl (Middle level) -80­+6dB High Lvl (High level) -80­+6dB These adjust, for each band, the volume level of the signal that has passed through the expander (Exp) and compressor (Cmp). Low Atck (Low attack) 0­100ms Mid Atck (Middle attack) 0­100ms High Atck (High attack) 0­100ms Adjust the time from when the input level exceeds the threshold level until the compressor takes effect. fig.3-06a In Lmt (Limiter) This effect restricts excessive input levels. Sw (Switch) Off, On -24­0dB Turns the limiter on/off. Threshold Thresh (Threshold) Attack 0­100ms Specifies the level at which the limiter will begin to operate. Time Out Attack Threshold Adjusts the time from when the input level exceeds the threshold level until when the limiter begins to operate. Release Time 50­5,000ms Adjusts the time from when the input level falls below the threshold level until the limiter no longer has an effect. Low Rel (Low release) 50­5,000ms Mid Rel (Middle release) 50­5,000ms High Rel (High release) 50­5,000ms Adjust the time from when the input level falls below the threshold level until the compressor no longer has an effect. Out (Output) Make settings related to the overall output. Soft Clip Off, On This quiets unwanted distortion that occurs when the compressor or limiter effect is applied in an extreme fashion. 16 New effects algorithms Dither Off, 24­8bit Powered GenBlk: A widely used model of powered monitors (two-way type, with a woofer diameter of 170 mm (6-1/2 inches)). By adding a minute level of noise (dither), this smoothes the transition between playback audio and silence. Level -80­+6dB Powered E-Bas: Powered Mack: Small Cube: White Cone: Powered monitors characterized by a bright tone. Powered monitors characterized by an extended low-frequency response. Small full-range speakers widely used in recording studios. Sealed enclosure two-way speakers known for their white woofers and widely used in recording studios. This adjusts the overall volume level of the sound that has passed through the limiter (Lmt). Modeling various speakers (Speaker Modeling) You can model the acoustical characteristics of a variety of speakers, ranging from high-level professional monitor speakers used in studios worldwide, to the speakers of small televisions or portable radios. White C + tissue: A more mild sound, with tissue paper affixed over the tweeters of the above "White Cone" speakers. Small Radio: NOTE Speaker modeling has been calibrated so that the optimal effect Small pocket-type radio. Speakers built into a 14 inch size television. Radio cassette recorder. Boost switched on. Small TV: Boom Box: will be obtained when Roland DS-90 powered monitors are connected digitally. If you are using other speakers, you may not be able to obtain the desired effect. fig.3-08 Speaker Modeling L R Bass Cut Low Trim BoomBox LoBoost:Radio cassette recorder with the Low Phase NRM: INV: NRM, INV Same phase as the input. Opposite phase of the input. Specifies the phase of the speakers. SpMod BCut LFT BCut (Bass-cut filter) This removes unwanted low-frequency components, such as pop noise. HI Trim Limiter Sw (Switch) Off, On Thru, 20­2,000Hz HFT Lmt Switches the bass-cut filter on/off. Freq (Frequency) Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the bass-cut filter. SpMod (speaker modeling) Model THRU, Super FLAT, Powered GenBlk, Powered E-Bas, Powered Mack, Small Cube, White Cone, White C +tissue, Small Radio, Small TV, Boom Box, BoomBox LoBoost Select the speaker whose characteristics will be simulated (modeled). THRU: Modeling will not be applied, and the sound will be output without change. Use this as a comparison with the speaker-modeled sounds. Super FLAT: Modeling is used to compensate the DS-90, to produce an even flatter sound with a wider range. LFT/HFT (Frequency trimmer) Sw (Switch) Gain Off, On Turns the frequency trimmer on/off. -12­+12dB 20­2,000Hz 1.0­20.0kHz For each trimmer, adjusts the gain (amount of boost/cut). Freq (Frequency) Freq (Frequency) Set the center frequency of each trimmer. 17 New effects algorithms Lmt (Limiter) This effect limits excessive output levels. 4. Select the effect that will be inserted. For this example, select a patch that uses the speaker modeling algorithm. 4-1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 4-2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F4 (EFX B)]. 4-3. Press [F1 (EFX3)]. 4-4. Press [F2 (Sel)]. 4-5. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select a patch. 4-6. Press [F4 (Exec)]. 5. Press [PLAY]. Switch patches, and hear the sound as it would be heard through various speakers. 6. When you are ready to perform the actual mixdown, turn off the speaker modeling patch that is inserted. Sw (Switch) Off, On -60­0dB Turns the limiter on/off. Thresh (Threshold) Release 0­100 Specifies the level at which the limiter will begin to operate. Adjusts the time from when the input level falls below the threshold level until the limiter no longer has an effect. Level -60­+24dB Adjusts the volume level of the sound that has passed through the limiter. Effective ways to use speaker modeling Speaker modeling can be used effectively when you wish to audition how your final production (an original audio CD, or a mixed-down MD or DAT etc.) will sound on a variety of speakers. Here we will explain how speaker modeling can be used when producing an audio CD to audition the final result. Read this section in conjunction with the DS-90 owner's manual. 1. Digitally connect the VS-1680 V-XPANDED to the DS-90 (coaxial or optical.) Set the DS-90's input select switch to the digital input that you are using. 2. Make settings so that the mix bus is output from the digital output connector you connected in step 1. 2-1. Press [MASTER]. 2-2. Press [PAGE] so that the function button indicates "DOUT1" or "DOUT2." 2-3. Press [F5 (DOUT1)] (coaxial) or [F6 (DOUT2)] (optical). 2-4. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select "MST." 3. Make settings so that the mixdown can be performed while inserting effects (p. 11). fig.3-09 NOTE If, for example, you are modeling a set of radio-cassette recorder speakers and perform the mixdown without turning off the inserted speaker modeling patch, the sound as it would be heard on a radiocassette would be recorded to the mixdown tracks. To avoid this, turn off speaker modeling before you perform the actual mixdown. 7. Select the mixed-down tracks as the tracks for writing, and create an audio CD (p. 25). 18 Editing an automix As part of the new software, select the area to edit. You can now select an area (marker), and edit the automix data in that area. To edit the automix data, you must first select the area to which your editing will apply. fig.4-03 Erasing data from a specific area (Erase) This operation erases the automix data from a specific area. Markers will not be erased. fig.4-01.e 6. Make sure that the cursor is located at "Edit Target," and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the automix data 0 M0 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Time 0 M0 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Time that you wish to erase. 7. Use [ ][ ] to move to the first marker of the area NOTE Editing of the automix data cannot be cancelled by the Undo function (VS-1680 Owner's Manual, p. 160). 1. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F6 (UTIL)]. 3. Press [PAGE] so that [F5] indicates "A.Mix," and then press [F5 (A.Mix)]. fig.4-02 from which you wish to erase automix data, and press [F1 (In)]. 8. Use [ ][ ] to move to the last marker of the area from which you wish to erase automix value, and press [F1 (Out)]. Check marks will be added to the area specified for erasure. fig.4-04.e Check marks NOTE Even if you wish to erase the automix data for only one marker, 4. Press [F2 (Micro)]. 5. Press [PAGE] so that [F1] indicates "In." press the button in the order of [F1 (In)] [F1 (Out)] at the same marker location. MEMO You can rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to modify the automix setting value at the cursor location. If you wish to re-select the automix value that will be erased, press [ 9. Press [F2 (Erase)]. ]. 19 Editing an automix fig.4-05_80 3. Press [PAGE] so that [F5] indicates "A.Mix," and then press [F5 (A.Mix)]. fig.4-02 Target This will indicate the type of automix data that you selected to be erased in step 6. If you wish to erase all automix data, use the TIME/VALUE dial to select "All Level and Pan." 10. If you wish to erase the data, press [F4 (Exec)]. If you press [F6 (EXIT)], you will return to step 7 without erasing any data. 11. A message will ask you to confirm the operation. Press [YES]. If you press [NO], the erasure will be halted, and you will return to step 10. fig.4-06 4. Press [F2 (Micro)]. 5. Press [PAGE] so that [F1] indicates "In." fig.4-03 12. When the data has been erased, the display will indicate "Complete." Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)]. 6. Make sure that the cursor is located at "Edit Target," and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the type of automix data that you wish to edit. 7. Use [ ][ ] to move the cursor to the first marker of Copying data to another location (Copy) This operation copies automix data from a specific area, and overwrites it onto another location (specified data/time). fig.4-07.e Copy area Destination Marker the area from which you wish to copy automix data, and press [F1 (In)]. 8. Use [ ][ ] to move the cursor to the last marker of the area from which you wish to copy automix data, and press [F1 (Out)]. A check mark will be added to the copy area. fig.4-04.e