��� ROLAND VS-1680 TURBO FACTS ��� The VS-1680 is a major breakthrough in power and performance in a portable 24-bit Digital Studio Workstation. Features include: � 16 Track playback, 8 Track simultaneous recording � Huge 320 x 240 dot LCD for easy operation � Advanced waveform editing with 999 levels of undo � Four stereo multi-effects processors with two optional � � � � � � 24-bit VS8F-2 Effects Boards 26 channels of automated digital mixing with EQ 24-bit MT-PRO recording mode for superb dynamic range and phenomenal sounding recordings Optional CD writer for audio recording as well as data backup SCSI transfer of digital audio using third party software EZ routing guides the user through all the steps needed for recording, bouncing and mixing 1000 markers, 64 locator points, 8 Scenes, tempo maps, MTC, MMC and MIDI Clock synching
� Using the Internal Effects (w/VS8F-2) The VS-1680 can have up to 4 independent stereo effects processors on board using 2 optional VS8F-2 Effects Expansion Boards. Use the following procedure to apply effects to the guitar track: 1) Press SCENE so it is lit and press the #4 button. Press Locator button # 6 then press AUTOMIX so it is not lit. 2) Press the TRACK SELECT button for Channel #6. 3) CURSOR to �EFX Ins� and press ENTER/YES. Press PLAY. 4) CURSOR to �EFX2� and use the TIME/VALUE DIAL to select �Off.� You should now hear the track with no effects. 5) Press STOP and use the TIME/VALUE DIAL to select �Ins.� 6) Hold SHIFT and press F3 �EFX A� then press F4 �EFX2.� 7) 8) 9) Press F2 �Sel� and use the TIME/VALUE DIAL to select �P055 BluesDrv� and press F4 �Exec.� Press Locator #6 followed by PLAY. Press F2 �Sel� and use the TIME/VALUE DIAL to select another effect (try P059 SLDN Lead) and press F4 �Exec.� Press PLAY/DISPLAY to return to the main screen.
� Loading the Demo Song The VS-1680 ships pre-loaded with several demo songs. Use the following procedure to select a song: 1) While holding SHIFT press F1 �SONG.� 2) Press PAGE repeatedly until SEL is displayed above F1. 3) Press F1 �Select.� 4) Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the demo song �Seems So Right� and press F4 �Exec.� 5) Press YES. If �Re-Load Current?� is displayed, press YES. � Listening to the Demo Song Use the following procedure to load a scene and listen to the demo song: 1) Press SCENE, so it is lit and press the #1 button. 2) Press PLAY after the scene has loaded. 3) Use the Master Fader to control the level of the song. 4) Use the Channel Faders to adjust the levels of the Tracks. 5) Press STOP to halt playback. 6) Press ZERO to return to the beginning of the song. 7) Use the FF and REW buttons to move forward or backward in one second steps. 8) Press SCENE so it is lit and press the #2 button to load Scene #2 which is an acoustic version of the song. Press PLAY. Try loading other Scenes. 9) Press SCENE so it is lit and press the #1 button to reload Scene #1. � Playing the Virtual Tracks in the Demo Song The Demo Song �Seems So Right� has 3 vocal parts recorded on Virtual Tracks 1,2, and 3 of Track 8. Use the following procedure to select Virtual Tracks: 1) Press the TRACK SELECT button for Channel #8. 2) CURSOR to �V. Trk� in the upper left hand corner. 3) Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select �V Track #2.� 4) Press PLAY. You should now hear a female voice singing the lead vocal.
� EZ Routing EZ Routing makes it simple to set up the VS-1680 for most recording and mixing applications. Use the following procedure to configure the VS-1680 to record Input 1 on Track 4: 1) Press EZ ROUTING and CURSOR to [Recording]. 2) Press F4 �Exec� followed by F1 �Rec.� 3) Press the Input 1 SELECT button followed by the Track 4 STATUS button. A line should appear in the display connecting Input 1 to Track 4. 4) Press F2 �Step�.� 5) Use the CURSOR buttons and the TIME/VALUE DIAL to set the Panning and Level and press F2 �Step�.� 6) Use the CURSOR buttons and the TIME/VALUE DIAL to select the desired Effect under �EFX1.� 7) If you would like to record the output of the effects processors, simply press the EFFECT RTN button for the desired effect processor (EFX 1-4) followed by the Track 4 STATUS button. A line will appear in the display indicating that EFX1 is connected to Track 4. Press F2 �STEP�� twice. 8) Press F4 �Exec� followed by ENTER/YES. 9) Press PLAY/DISPLAY. The VS-1680 is now ready to record. 10) Re-load the song �Seems So Right� when you are finished (See �Loading the Demo Song�). NOTE: The Demo songs in the VS-1680 are protected so you will not be able to record in these songs. � Using the Waveform Display You can display the waveform for any track for more precise editing. Use the following procedure: 1) Press PLAY/DISPLAY to return to the main screen (if necessary). 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Use the UP/DOWN CURSOR buttons to select a Track. Press the PAGE button repeatedly until WAVE is displayed above F5. Press F5 �WAVE.� Use F1, F2, F3, and F4 to adjust the view of the waveform. Use REW and FF to move to a different point of the song. Press F5 �WAVE� to exit.
NOTE: The VS-1680 must be stopped to change V Tracks.
The VS-1680 can lock to SMPTE for video post-production or music applications by adding a SMPTE to MTC converter. Several VS-1680s can be linked together with simple MIDI and audio connections. This locks the unit�s clocks together and provides a single audio output for all units.
