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4. Modify the character. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial. By
holding down [SHIFT] as you rotate the TIME/VALUE
dial you can make the characters change more rapidly.
General procedure for multi-
track recording
Although the VS-880 is a digital multitrack recorder, record-
ing procedure is the same as for an analog multitrack
recorder, as shown below.
1. Record the basic tracks of the song; drums and bass,
etc.
2. While playing back the drums and bass tracks, record
instruments such as guitar etc. on other tracks (over-
dubbing).
3. The VS-880 can simultaneously playback up to 8
tracks. If you wish to simultaneously playback more
than 8 tracks, you will need to record two or more
tracks onto a different track in order to reduce the data
to 8 or fewer tracks (track bouncing).
4. Adjust equalization, pan, and volume level for each
track, and mix down to your master recorder.
■ Connect the instruments
1. Turn down the master fader of the VS-880, and connect
your instrument to the INPUT 1 jack.
There are two types of input jacks: INPUT A and B.
Connect to the type that matches the connector on your
cable.
■ Record a performance onto a
track
1. Make sure that the INPUT➝TRACK indicator is lit.
Whenever this indicator is lit, it means you are in the
INPUT
➝TRACK mode (p. 49). If the indicator is dark,
hold down [SHIFT] and press MIXER MODE
[SELECT].
2. Use the INPUT SENS 1 knob to adjust the input sensi-
tivity.
Raise the volume of your instrument as high as possible
so that the input level is high. Raise the input sensitivi-
ty as high as possible without causing the PEAK indica-
tor to light. Try to get it so the level normally moves
within the range of -12 to 0 on the level meter.
In INPUT
➝TRACK mode, the channel faders and
MASTER fader affect the output level. This means that
even if you move these faders during recording, the
recorded sound will not be affected. You may adjust the
sound to a volume convenient for listening.
3. Press the channel 1 [STATUS] to make the button indi-
cator blink in red.
Track 1/V-track 1 has now been specified for recording.
At the default settings for channel 1, INPUT 1 is select-
ed as the input source, so in this case it will not be nec-
essary to select the input source.
4. Press [REC] to make the button indicator blink in red,
and press [PLAY] to start recording.
If you wish to apply effects as you record, refer to
ÒRecording while an effect is insertedÓ (p.35)
5. When you finish recording, press [STOP].
6. Listen to the performance that you just recorded. Press
channel 1 [STATUS] to make the button indicator light
in green (the condition in which a recorded performance
can be played back). Press [ZERO] to return to the
beginning of the song, and press [PLAY] to start play-
back.
■ Switching V-tracks
The VS-880 has eight tracks on which music can be recorded
and played back. Each of these tracks has eight V-tracks on
which music can be recorded. When playing back a song,
you can select one V-track for each track. In other words,
you can use up to 64 tracks to record a performance, and
select up to 8 of these tracks for playback.
In this way, unlike when using a conventional multitrack
tape recorder, there is no need for you to erase previously-
recorded material. Also, you are free to record different
ÒtakesÓ or variations of the same material to different V-
tracks, and switch between V-tracks to compare the perfor-
mances.
To switch V-tracks, use the following procedure.
1. Press [CH EDIT] for the track whose V-track you wish
to switch, and use PARAMETER [ ][ ] to get the
“V.Track=” display.
2. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select a V-track.
3. When the procedure is completed, press [PLAY (DIS-
PLAY)] to return to Play condition.
CONDITION MARKER#
MASTER
INPUT TRACK
AUX
TIMETIME
48
24
4
0
dB
1122
CONDITION MARKER#
MASTER
INPUT TRACK
AUX
TIMETIME
48
24
4
0
dB
1122
Song Number
Sample Rate Recording Mode
Song Name
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