This chapter explains basic concepts, internal struc-
ture, and basic operation that you will need to know in
order to operate the VS-1680. Please read this chapter
thoroughly to gain a better understanding of the VS-
1680.
Saving and Managing Data
Managing Disk Contents (Partitioning)
The VS-1680 saves all of the data such as — perfor-
mance data, mixing data, system data, etc. — on the
disk drive. Thus, it cannot operate without either hav-
ing an internal disk or being connected to a Zip drive
with a SCSI connector. Furthermore, the hard disk or
Zip drive used by the VS-1680 cannot be used by
another device.
The VS-1680 is able to manage which 500 MB, 1000 MB
or 2000 MB of disk space at once. If you use a disk
drive with a capacity that is larger than this, you will
need to divide it into two or more.
Each of these area is refered as the “partition.” Up to 8
partitions can be created in one disk drive. For creat-
ing songs in a enough space, we recommend you to
set the partitions to 2000 MB.
Ex. 1: When the disk drive is 810 MB, and the parti-
tion size is 1000 MB.
fig.01-01(partition1.eps)
Ex. 2: When the disk drive is 1.4 GB, and the parti-
tion size is 1000 MB.
fig.01-02(partition2.eps)
Ex. 3: When the disk drive is 1.4 GB, and the parti-
tion size is 2000 MB.
fig.01-03(partition3.eps)
Ex. 4: When the disk drive is 8.2 GB, and the parti-
tion size is 1000 MB.
fig.01-04(partition4.eps)
Ex. 5: When the disk drive is 8. 2 GB, and the parti-
tion size is 2000 MB.
fig.01-05(partition5.eps)
Each partition on the VS-1680’s disk drive is treated as
an independent drive, with each partition automatical-
ly given a partition number (0–7). When a single hard
disk has multiple partitions, you can specify which
partition of which drive will be used (p.116). This disk
drive partition currently used is referred to as the cur-
rent drive.
* If you wish to use hard disks or song data on both the VS-
1680 and the VS-880, because of factors such as differing
partition sizes and numbers of tracks, there will be limita-
tions as to what you can do. For more detailed informa-
tion, please see “Compatibility” (p.148).
* The VS-1680 accepts installation of Roland HDP88
serie’s hard disks (hard disk drive units). For simultane-
ous recording or playback of a number of tracks, for get-
ting more out of the available hard disk space, and in
order to get the fullest performance in general from the
VS-1680, we recommend using the HDP88-2100.
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