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Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 23
6.
Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to highlight the
EQ Sw parameter and use the TIME/VALUE dial to
select “Off.”
7.
Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to highlight the
EFX 1 parameter and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select
“Off.” Do the same for EFX 2, 3, and 4.
8.
Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to highlight the
EFX Ins parameter and press [YES]. Use the TIME/
VALUE dial to select “Off” for EFX 1. Do the same for
EFX 2, 3, and 4.
9.
Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to highlight the
ATT parameter and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select
“0dB.”
10.
Press [AUTOMIX] so it is not lit.
11.
Press the Track STATUS button for the track selected as
the “L-Ch Source Track” until it is in Play mode (green)
and set its fader to 0dB. Bring the remaining channel
faders all the way down.
12.
Set the Master fader to 0dB. Reset your song to the
beginning and press [PLAY] to hear your song as it will
sound on the CD.
How Do I Restore the Mixer
Parameters to the Factory
Settings?
The VS-1680 lets you return all of your mixer and system
parameters to their original factory settings. This is
convenient if you want to reset these parameters without
having to adjust each one manually. It can also be useful
when troubleshooting.
* This procedure does not affect data stored on your hard drive.
Use the following procedure to initialize the VS-1680 mixer
and system parameters:
1.
Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The “System
Menu” page should be displayed. If it is not, press [F6
(EXIT)].
2.
Press [PAGE] so that INIT appears above [F1].
3.
Press [F1] and “Init Mix/Sys Prm Sure?” will be
displayed.
4.
Press [YES] and “Initializing...Please Wait” will be
displayed.
5.
Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the main Play
screen.
How Do I Create a Tempo Map?
The VS-1680 allows you to create a tempo map that controls
tempo and meter changes throughout your song. This is very
useful when you are integrating the VS-1680 with a MIDI
sequencer. Use the following procedure to create a tempo
map:
1.
Hold [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)]. The “System
Menu” page should be displayed. If it is not, press [F6
(EXIT)].
2.
Press [F6 (SYNC)]. If “SYNC” does not appear above
[F6], press [PAGE] followed by [F6]. The “Sync/Tempo”
page will be displayed.
3.
Press [F3 (Tmap)] to display the “Tempo Map” screen.
4.
Use [ ] to move the cursor to the current tempo
setting (e.g. q = 120) and use the TIME/VALUE dial to
select the desired starting tempo for your song.
Tempo Map #1 must always start at Measure One.
5.
Use [ ] to move the cursor to the beat setting (e.g. 4/
4) and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired
time signature.
6.
Press [F2 (NEW)].
7.
Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to highlight the
tempo setting and the TIME/VALUE dial to select the
new tempo.
8.
Use [ ] to move the cursor to the measure setting
and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the measure
where you want the new tempo to begin.
9.
Use [ ] to move the cursor to the beat setting (e.g. 4/
4) and use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the desired
time signature.
10.
Repeat Steps 6-9 for any additional tempo and/or time
signature changes as desired.
Why Doesn’t it Change the Audio?
The tempo map can alter the tempo and meter of MIDI
sequences. It cannot, however, do the same for audio
recorded on the VS-1680. For this reason, it is best to
create your tempo Mmap before you begin recording
any acoustic instruments whenever possible and to
record while listening to the metronome. It is only
possible to alter the playback speed of recorded audio by
using the Vari Pitch and/or Time Compression/
Expansion functions.