Roland VS-880EX - Mixing 8 Tracks with Internal Effects to Stereo Output

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Chapter 6: Mixdown Applications
Using the 2 effects processors built into the VS-880EX you can add additional creativity during the
mixdown process. For example, maybe you have a ‘dry’ vocal on Tr. 1-1 (no effects recorded on it). Tr. 2-1
has a piano that was originally recorded using reverb. Tr.3-1 is the BASS guitar with no effects. Tr. 4-1 is an
acoustic guitar that was also recorded with reverb. Tr. 5-1 is your dry (no effects) solo saxophone
recording. You decide that you want to add reverb to the vocal on Tr. 1-1 during the mixdown. You might
also want to add chorus to the saxophone.
You will select EFFECT # 1 to Tr. 1-1 and select the output of EFFECT # 1 to the final stereo mix. You will
then select EFFECT # 2 to Tr. 5-1 and select the output to the final stereo mix. Each EFFECTS device can be
assigned to the appropriate effect you are looking for.
ACTION: Mixing 8 Tracks With Internal Effects To Stereo
Output
1. Press the [FADER/EDIT] button until it lights green.
2. Connect the MASTER OUT L and R to the left and right inputs of your mastering recorder.
3. Hold [SHIFT] and press [EFFECT-1] (CH SELECT button 7).
4. Press the [SELECT] button for the Track you wish to assign to this effect.
5. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “PstFade.”
6. Press the right [PARAMETER>>] button and use the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the effect
send level as desired.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 to assign additional Tracks to the EFFECT-1 as desired.
8. Press [EFFECT] (under EDIT CONDITION) until “EFFECT 1 PRM ?” is displayed. Press
[YES].
9. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the effect that you want and press [YES] to confirm your
selection.
10. Hold [SHIFT] and press [EFFECT-2] (CH EDIT button 8).
11. Press the [SELECT] button for the Track you wish to assign to this effect.
12. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “PstFade.”
13. Press the right [PARAMETER>>] button and use the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the effect
send level as desired.
14. Repeat steps 11-13 to assign additional Tracks to EFFECT-2 as desired.
15. Press [EFFECT] (under EDIT CONDITION) until “EFFECT 2 PRM ?” is displayed. Press
[YES].
16. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the effect that you want and press [YES] to confirm your
selection.
17. Using the PAN knobs and FADERS, adjust your mix as desired.
18. Start recording on your master recorder.
19. Press [ZERO] on the VS-880EX.
20. Press [PLAY] on the VS-880EX. Use the FADERS and PAN knobs to make any real time
adjustments.
21. Press [STOP] on the VS-880EX and your master recorder when the song is finished.
Mixing 8 Tracks With Internal Effects To Stereo Output