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Feeding a VS-2480 from a Mackie mixer
Transferring VS-2480 projects to a PC
Burning with the VS-2400CD
Rhythm track light on the VS-2000CD
VS recorders vs. computer
Plug-ins for the VS-1880?
QUESTION:
I have a Mackie 24 channel 4 bus mixer which I feed all
live signals into. At present, I've linked 16 channels
directly from the Mackie straight into the 16 TRS inputs
on the VS-2480. I am able to record to all of these tracks
without any problems and able to play each back individually
or simultaneously. My problem is that on the VS-2480 I want
to record on the additional tracks 17 - 24 by using the
first 8 channels already being fed from the Mackie desk so
that they are fed to the VS2480. I've tried pressing the
button designated for these channels on the 2480 and get a
red record light on the VGA display, but no sound is recorded
to tracks 17 - 24 or any meter level changes.
I don't seem able to record on these tracks. Am I missing
something in the setup stage in order to do this? Do I have
to go into the EZ setup to move inserts etc.? Please can
you help as I feel I'm losing the benefit of 24-track record
and playback.
Mike S.
ANSWER:
First of all - the VS-2480 will only record 16 tracks
simultaneously. It cannot record 24 tracks simultaneously.
It will playback 24 tracks. The idea is - you lay down the
first 16 tracks - perhaps a rhythm section, drums, bass,
rhythm guitar, etc... Then you OVERDUB up to 8 more tracks
on top of the first 16.
Using the setup you described above, you can record the
first 16 tracks to the VS-2480's Tracks 1 - 16.
By default, the first 16 physical inputs of the VS-2480
are routed and ready to record on the first 16 tracks.
Before you record the first note: Press "IN 1 - 16" above
the red master fader, and make sure the white channel
faders (which now correspond to the Input Mixer,
Channels 1 - 16) are brought up to the 0 dB line.
You probably have already done this, but it's a good idea
to make sure. Once you've confirmed the Input Mixer
Faders are at 0 dB, then simply press "TR 1- 16" to flip
back to the Track Faders.
Now you've got the first 16 tracks recorded, right?
Press STOP, rewind back, then press PLAY to hear them.
Next, set these first 16 tracks STATUS buttons from blinking
red (for record) to GREEN for playback. Press TR 17 - 24
to get at the STATUS buttons for tracks 17 -24, and change
these to BLINKING RED. Now you should be able to record
the sounds from the VS-2480's physical inputs 1 - 8 onto
Tracks 17 - 24. (When you create a New Project, the VS-2480
automatically sets the routing up this way.. that is,
physical inputs 1 - 8 are connected and ready to be
recorded on tracks 1 - 8, but they are ALSO connected and
ready to be recorded on tracks 17 - 24.) You can confirm this
default routing by pressing the EZ ROUTING button and make
sure the lines from INPUT MIXER are connected to the RECORDER.
QUESTION:
I am currently trying to transfer projects to PC, to
fine-tune things but then send back to VS-2480 for final
mix. How can I do this most quickly and with the best
quality?
Seth L.
ANSWER:
The easiest way to get tracks out of the 2480 and into a
computer is to use the TRACK EXPORT tool under the CD-RW
menu. This will save all your tracks as individual, 24-bit
.WAV files on to a CDR. From there, you can just drag and
drop them into whatever software you use on the PC.
Another option is to find a DIF-AT24 ADAT Lightpipe
interfaces and connect that to the RBUS output of the
2480, and then lightpipe it to the sound card on your
computer.
QUESTION:
I own a VS-2400CD. After recording bands and in the
process of burning the CD, sometimes the VS-2400CD gives
me the message "operation failed", then I get another message
"ID not found". Not all the tracks are on the CD.
I tried slowing the CD Write Speed, but I sometimes get
the same message. The space used on the hard disk is
only 1 GB.
Amr H.
ANSWER:
What kind of blank discs are you using? Stick to major
brands like Sony, Maxell, TDK, Fuji, etc. Do not use any
"no name" or "no label" discs. If you get the error again
- best bet is to call Roland Product Support. The "ID
NOT FOUND" error message sounds like maybe not all your
CD Track Markers are set up. Make sure you do not have
any extra CD Track Markers after the last song of the
recording. Best thing is to edit all your music down,
and then the very last thing, place the CD Track Markers
as follows:
- First song: No CD track marker is needed.
- 2nd song: Put a CD Track marker down.
Might show up as “000c” where the "c" indicates
CD Track Marker.
- 3rd song: Put a CD Track marker down.
Might show up as “001c” where the "c" indicates
CD Track Marker. etc...
- Finally - put a CD track marker at the beginning
of the last song, but then make sure you REMOVE or delete
any markers following.
Too difficult for me to answer this question -
it really requires real-time product support.
Call (323)890-3741 in the USA, Monday - Friday.
QUESTION:
The Rhythm Track light on my VS-2000CD will not go off.
When I bring up the RHYTHM screen, the Audio / Rhythm block
is locked on and I cannot select Audio. Help!
James C.
ANSWER:
If you set up a new Project and chose a 24-bit recording mode,
the first 12 tracks are audio, and the Rhythm Track will always be on.
Thus, the Rhythm light will always be flashing, whether you intend to
use the drums or not. If you don’t want to use the drums,
just set the STATUS light for tracks 17/18 to unlit (versus
to green for playback). That is, you are turning off channel
17/18 of the VS-2000CD's mixer. Finally if you find the
blinking RHYTHM light a distraction, maybe try putting
a small post-it sticker over it? If you set up a
New Project and choose a 16-bit recording mode, then
you have the option of choosing whether you want tracks
17 & 18 to be AUDIO (the default) or RHYTHM.
QUESTION:
I am stuck between two worlds. I used to own a VS-880 and
recently I switched to computer-based recording for the
editing and mastering features. The problem is there are so
many problems that come with computer-based recording.
My question is, can I achieve the same sound quality and
mastering ability with a Roland top of the line workstation
as I could with computer programs?
Gary G.
ANSWER:
Absolutely - you can achieve the same (or better!) sound
quality with a stand-alone recorder such as a VS-2000CD or a
VS-2480 as you can with any computer / software based system.
And ditto on the Mastering ability.
Of course, with any system (hardware or software) the results
will ultimately depend on the ears and the skills of the
individual who is operating the controls.
Whether those controls are physical knobs or a mouse,
the sound quality won't change.
Plus - with the VGA monitor & mouse ability of the
VS-2000CD, VS-2400CD, and VS-2480, the user interface
is just like using a computer, but without any of the annoying
disadvantages like crashing, viruses, spam, etc.. You can
pretty much sit down in front of the machine and get your
recordings made with out any trauma or problems or hang ups!
QUESTION:
Is Roland making Plug-Ins for the VS-1880?
Steven C.
ANSWER:
Yes, you can now use the Roland Plug-Ins and other 3rd
Party Plug Ins in the VS-1880, as well as in the original
VS-1680 and VS-1824CD.
You will need to install the VS8F-3 Plug In Effects Card
in your V-Studio, and also update the Operating system.
Read all about it
here and
here.
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