Roland VS-1680 V-XPANDED User Manual

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Digital Studio Workstation.
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immediately. Please read the V-XPANDED Owner’s Manual (this document) together
with the VS-1680 Owner’s Manual (three volumes).
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Owner’s Manual

Roland VS-1680 V-XPANDED Specifications

General

Tracks	16
Simultaneous Recording	8
Simultaneous Playback	16
Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz
A/D Conversion	20-bit
D/A Conversion	20-bit
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Type	Digital Audio Workstation
Virtual Tracks	256 (16 V-Tracks per each Track)
EQ	3-band EQ per channel
Digital I/O	S/PDIF (coaxial)
Storage	Internal Hard Drive
Display	320 x 240 pixel graphic LCD

Summary

Precautions

Added Functionality (Main Features)

Mixdown Using the VS-1680 Alone

Mix sixteen tracks to two tracks for mastering preparation.

Additional Effect Algorithms

Compressor adjustment per frequency band, Speaker Modeling.

Automix Editing Functionality

Edit automix data via deletion, copying, or value adjustment.

Enhanced CD-R/CD-RW Support

Specify writing speed, verify backups, and manage CD-R/RW operations.

Enhanced Operations

Direct Phrase Edit access, fader grouping, setting copying.

Enhanced Screen Display

View effects as icons, use list displays, and see updated routing.

Expanding the VS-1680 Functionality

VS-1680 V-XPANDED Purchase

No procedure needed if VS-1680 V-XPANDED hardware is purchased.

V-XPANDED System Program Zip Disk

Use Zip disk to install V-XPANDED functionality onto the VS-1680.

Mix 16 Tracks Down to 2 Tracks (Mastering Room)

Added Mastering Tracks

VS-1680 features internal mastering tracks, removing need for external recorders.

Mixing Down to Mastering Tracks

Procedure for selecting mastering tracks and executing a mixdown.

Mixdown Shortcut 1

Alternative method for setting mastering track status and V-tracks.

Mixdown Shortcut 2

Another method for setting mastering track status.

Playing Back Mastering Tracks

Verify mixed audio; original tracks are not played back.

Mixing Down While Inserting Effects

Insert effects during mixdown with the VS8F-2 expansion board.

New Effects Algorithms

Mastering Tool Kit and EQ

Compressor for volume consistency and a four-band equalizer.

Signal Processing Effects

Includes Bass-cut, Enhancer, Input, Expander, Compressor, Mixer, Limiter, Output.

Speaker Modeling and Frequency Trimming

Simulate speaker characteristics and adjust frequency response.

Effective Ways to Use Speaker Modeling

Editing an Automix

Erasing Data from a Specific Area (Erase)

Erase automix data from a specific area without affecting markers.

Copying Data to Another Location (Copy)

Copy automix data from one area to another, overwriting destination.

Smooth Data Transitions (Gradation)

Create smooth connections between automix markers in a specified area.

Adjusting Automix Data Values (Shift/Expand)

Increase or decrease automix data values by fixed amount or proportion.

Using the VS-1680 with a CD-R/CD-RW Drive

Creating Audio CDs

Create audio CDs, specify writing speed, and manage song writing procedures.

CD-RW Backup and Restore

Back up songs, verify integrity, specify speed, and restore from CD-RW discs.

Enhancements Related to Operation

Phrase Editing Operations

Shortcuts, creating, deleting, naming, and dividing phrases.

Channel and Fader Control

Adjust pan with MONITOR knob and group faders for simultaneous control.

Mixer Settings and System Functions

Copy mixer settings, manage Shift Lock, and remove DC offset.

Enhancements to Display and Specifications

Effect Display and Song Selection

View effect details, switch song list views, and use Easy Routing templates.

Operational Display and Routing Updates

Immediate application of step-edited changes, non-stored monitor levels, Master Send display changes.

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