VS-880EX Application Guide
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Vari-Speed Functions in Scrub Mode
• You can use Vari-Speed while operating in the Scrub Preview mode to alter the pitch of the
preview playback.
Keep Original Tracks When Bouncing
• Use Virtual Tracks to keep your original vocals or guitars after bouncing them.
• Use a Scene to store the exact levels and effects for later remixing if necessary.
Use the Correct Scrub Direction
• Scrub up TO the beginning of a transient sound or phrase.
• Scrub FROM to find the End of a phrase.
Use a Longer Scrub Preview Length.
Use a longer length Scrub Preview for some sounds.
• Sometimes it is useful to use a longer Scrub Preview length. For example, a vocal note may
be easier to find using the maximum length of scrub preview - 100 ms.
Change Track Status Quickly
• Press [STOP] + [STATUS] buttons to select Play mode.
• Press [REC] + [STATUS] buttons to select Record Ready mode.
Use Locators For Editing Functions
Using the same locate numbers consistently will speed up your work.
• 1=Start
• 2=From
• 3=End
• 4=To
Use [NUMERICS] for Precise Time Code or Measure Location
Record First Using the Metronome
• Set up a tempo map first and then record with internal metronome click and/or external
MIDI gear. This provides you the easiest and fastest way to edit by bars and beats.
Display Shows Scrub or Preview Type
• When you are using SCRUB or PREVIEW, a blinking horizontal bar at the bottom of the LCD
screen on either side of the center “now” line indicates Preview From (right side of the
“now” line) or Preview To (left side of the “now” line).