Roland VS-880EX Musical Instrument User Manual


 
Record/Playback Tracks When Using
Vari-Pitch
When vari-pitch is on, the number of tracks which can
be simultaneously recorded/played back may be lim-
ited, depending on the range of pitch change.
Directly Inputting Numeric
Characters
When modifying the time locations of a locator or
punch-in point, you can use the LOCATOR buttons as
numeric keys to input numbers directly.
Not only can you use the normal process of rotating
the TIME/VALUE dial to enter text, but you can also
use the buttons on the top panel like an ASCII key-
board, for example when editing markers or locators
(using numerals).
1. Press [NUMERICS].
The NUMERICS indicator lights.
2. Press the LOCATOR button.
The buttons can be used to enter numerals as indicat-
ed below.
* Depend on parameters (effect etc.), you can enter “-” (a
minus sign) by pressing [0] twice.
3. After you have finished entering the numbers,
press [ENTER (YES)].
This sets the numbers.
Selecting the Method for Numeric
Input
When using the numeric keys for input, you can select
whether to input the digits starting from the upper
place or from the lower place. Use the method with
which you are most comfortable.
1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS System
PRM ?” appears in the display.
2. Press [YES].
3. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until
“SYS NUMERICSType=” appears in the display.
4. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial.
NUMERICSType (Numeric key type)
Select the input method for when using the LOCA-
TOR buttons as numeric keys.
Up: Input from the lowest place.
Dwn: Input from the highest place.
5. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)].
Return to Play condition.
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Example of entering numerals from lower
to higher place digits
For example, let’s see how “01h23m45s00f” is
input when the NUMERICS Type is set to “Up.”
1. Press [NUMERICS].
The NUMERICS indicator lights.
2. The cursor appears at the digit furthest to the
right (in the lowest place). Press the LOCA-
TOR buttons [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [0], and [0],
in that order.
The numerals appear in the place furthest to the
right and shift to higher places as other numerals
are entered. You can also move the cursor to the
desired place by pressing the CURSOR [ ] and
[].
3. When you are finished inputting the number,
press [ENTER (YES)].
The numerical value is set, and the button indica-
tor goes off.
Example of entering numerals from higher
to lower place digits
Now let’s see how “01h23m45s00f” is input when
the NUMERICS Type is set to “Down.”
1. Press [NUMERICS].
The button indicator lights, and the current time
in the song is displayed.
2. The cursor appears in the digit furthest to the
left (the highest place). Press the LOCATOR
buttons [0], [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [0], and [0], in
that order.
The numerals appear from left to right, just as
they are entered. You can also move the cursor to
the desired place by pressing the CURSOR [ ]
and [ ].
3. When you are finished inputting the number,
press [ENTER (YES)].
The numerical value is set, and the button indica-
tor goes off.