User manual ROLAND VS-1880

[. . . ] * MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group. 220 * All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 202 Copyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. 2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. [. . . ] If the indicator is unlit, the effects will be bypassed and you will hear the input sound only. * The [COSM] button can be used when the included VS-1880 Editor is running. You can start up VS-1880 Editor by pressing the [COSM] button while using Guitar Tracks 4. 2. The PATCH SELECT [ ][ ] buttons can only be used when the included VS-1880 Editor is running. 21 Connections Connecting musical instruments fig. Connect-mic-guitar. eps Guitar/Bass Digital Audio Player, or other device Synthesizer, or other device Use a commercially available cable that's appropriate for the device to which you are connecting. Connecting microphone fig. Connect-mic-guitar. eps The V-STUDIO 20's balanced (XLR) type connectors that are wired as shown in the illustration. Be sure to check the wiring of your equipment before making connections. Microphone with a phone plug Microphone with an XLR plug If you're using a condenser microphone that has a balanced (XLR) plug and requires phantom power to be supplied, set the VS-1880 Editor's PHANTOM switch to "ON. " For details on how to use the VS-1880 editor, refer to VS-1880 Editor's online help (PDF). You must turn phantom power off unless you're using a condenser mic that requires a phantom power supply. Malfunctions will occur if phantom power is supplied to a dynamic microphone or audio playback device. For details on the specifications of your microphone, refer to its owner's manual. 22 Connections Connecting footswitches (optional) fig. connectFS. eps TIP RING Roland PCS-31L Roland PCS-33 White (TIP) BOSS FS-5U Red (RING) BOSS FS-6 Expression Pedal Footswitch 1 Footswitch 2 Footswitch 2 Footswitch 1 Polarity Switch Set the switches as shown bellow. B A You can use footswitches to control the Guitar Tracks 4. Function Footswitch 1 Footswitch 2 Playback Recording * Footswitch pedal and Expression pedal are not included. 926a * When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the INPUT connectors may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors. 983 * Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. * Do NOT connect anything to input terminals that you are not using. 925 modified * Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L, FV-500H; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. 23 From initial settings to recording Audio Driver Settings As described below, configure Guitar Tracks 4 so that you can use the V-STUDIO 20 hardware as an audio driver. 24). I can see meters moving in Guitar Tracks, but I don't hear anything · Make sure the "Output Level" on the VS-1880 Hardware is turned up · Make sure the "DAW Output" on the VS-1880 Hardware is also turned up Audio starts to play, but I get a message that says DROPOUT or AUDIO STOPPED either in a dialog or across the bottom of the screen A dropout is a symptom of audio hardware when it is unable to pass audio data fast enough. There are a few things that may alleviate this: · Check the settings described in "Setting up Audio Devices" (p. 24) · Ensure nothing else is trying to use the sound device at the same time. Guitar Tracks will perform best when there are no other software applications attempting to use the sound device, such as web browsers, video players, instant messaging clients and other sound applications. 27 From initial settings to recording Recording audio 1. Connect your instrument or microphone In order to record audio, you'll connect your instrument or microphone to the V-STUDIO 20. 2. In the Name field of the New Project File dialog box, enter the name of the song that you want to create. fig. FileNew. eps A new project will be created. Select the input source Now we'll configure input settings in Guitar Tracks 4 as appropriate for the input you connected. 1. From the top panel of the VS-1880 Hardware, choose the input according to the table below: Source Record onboard mic (MIC 1) in stereo Record MIC 2 Record LINE L/R in stereo Record GUITAR/BASS Record GUITAR/BASS on the left channel, and MIC 2 on the right channel (Simultaneous Recording) Selected device Press [MIC 1] Press [MIC 2] Press [LINE] Press [GUITAR/BASS] Hold [MIC 2] and press [GUITAR/BASS] 28 From initial settings to recording 4. Adjust the level In order to record with the best possible audio quality, adjust the input level so that V-STUDIO 20's PEAK indicator slightly lights even during the loudest passages. With the DIRECT MONITOR knob turned down, turn the SENS knob until you see the red light come on. Use the [SENS] knob on the VS-1880 Hardware to adjust the input level. 5. [. . . ] Select "Start-Run" and enter "d:\Drivers\XP\Uninstal. exe" to start the driver installer. (where d:\ is your disc drive. ) 5. The display will indicate "The installed VS-1880 Driver will be uninstalled. " Click the [OK]. * If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message. 6. When the message "Uninstallation was completed. " is displayed, click [OK] to restart Windows. 45 Appendix About Mixing Latency If the driver mode is set to ASIO, you won't be able to adjust the Mixing Latency from Guitar Tracks 4. The Mixing Latency setting is closely related to how Guitar Tracks 4 can take full advantage of your computer's performance. [. . . ]