User manual ROLAND VERD1

[. . . ] No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Contents About MIDI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About SCSI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Q&A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Special Key Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Parameter List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 MIDI Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 VS8F-2 Preset Patch List . . . . . . . . . . 74 VS8F-2 Algorithm List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Reverb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 StDly-Chorus (Stereo Delay Chorus). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 StPS-Delay (Stereo Pitch Shifter Delay). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Vocoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 2ch RSS (2-channel RSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Delay RSS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Chorus RSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 GuitarMulti1 (Guitar Multi 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 GuitarMulti2 (Guitar Multi 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 GuitarMulti3 (Guitar Multi 3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Vocal Multi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Rotary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 GuitarAmpSim (Guitar Amp Simulator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 St Phaser (Stereo Phaser) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 St Flanger (Stereo Flanger) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 DualCom/Lim (Dual Compressor/Limiter). . . . . . . . 95 Gate Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 MultiTapDly (Multi Tap Delay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Stereo Multi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Reverb 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Space Chorus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Lo-Fi Proces (Lo-Fi Processor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 ParametricEQ (4-Band Parametric Equalizer). . . . 101 GraphicEQ (10-Band Graphic Equalizer). . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Hum Canceler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Vocal Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Voice Trans (Voice Transformer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Vocoder 2 (19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 MicSimulator (Mic Simulator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 3BndIsolater (3-band Isolator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 TapeEcho201 (Tape Echo 201) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 AnalogFlnger (Analog Flanger). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 AnalogPhaser (Analog Phaser). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Mixer Section Block Diagram . . . 60 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Track Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Function of Each Effect Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 3 About MIDI This section explains the basic concepts of MIDI, and how the VERD1 handles MIDI messages. On a keyboard, these message transmit the key (note number) that was pressed, and how strongly it was pressed (velocity). On the VERD1, these messages are used when you use a MIDI sound source to play the metronome sound. Program Change messages: These messages are for the purpose of selecting sounds, and contain a program number of 1­128. [. . . ] The sound can be placed not only in front of the listener, but also directly to the side, above, below, and behind the listener. MMC MMC is an acronym for MIDI Machine Contorol. This is rule that defines how MIDI system exclusive message can be used to contorol multiple recording devices from a single device. In addition to song playback, stop and fast-dorward, you can also select the tracks for recording, etc. S/P DIF S/P DIF stands for Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format. This is a specifications for transmitting and receiving stereo digital audio signals between digital audio devices. The VERD1 provides coaxial connectors which support S/P DIF. MTC MTC stands for MIDI Time Code. This is a group of messages which are transmitted and received between MIDI devices to synchronize their operation. If you wish to use MTC to synchronize the operation of two devices, both devices must be set to the same frame rate. SCMS SCMS stands for Serial Copy Management System. This is a function that protects the rights of copyright holders by prohibiting recording via a digital connection for more than two generations. When digital connections are made between digital recorders that implement this function, SCMS data will be recorded along with the audio data. Digital audio data which contains this SCMS data cannot again be recorded via a digital connection. NTSC Format Color television format used in Japan, the United States, and other countries. Tapes recorded in the NTSC format cannot be played back on video decks utilizing the SECAM/PAL formats. SCSI SCSI stands for Small Computer System Interface. RV:Rock Kick RV:RockSnare Algorithm Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb Type Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Input Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Comment Large concert hall reverberation. Natural reverberation of rooms with good acoustics, suitable for drums and guitars. Rich and thick sounding reverb suitable for rock snares. Gate Reverb (4 presets) No. P018 P019 P020 P021 Patch Name RV:BriteGate RV:Fat Gate RV:ReverseGt RV:PanningGt Algorithm Gate Reverb Gate Reverb Gate Reverb Gate Reverb Type Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Snd/Rtn Input Mono Mono Mono Mono Comment Slightly brighter gate reverb. A special effect with gate reverb shifting from left to right. Delay (9 presets) No. P022 P023 P024 P025 P026 P027 P028 Comment An ambience effect that adds depth to the sound by doubling. Spacious reflections using positioning delay at any point along the stereo soundfield. P029 DL:MltTapAmb Multi Tap Delay Snd/Rtn Mono An ambience effect using 10 short delay units. P030 DL:Ping Pong Multi Tap Delay Snd/Rtn Mono A special effect using tap delay. Patch Name DL:Short Dly DL:MediumDly DL:LongDelay DL:AnalogDly DL:Tape Echo DL:Karaoke DL:Multi-Tap Algorithm Type Delay Snd/Rtn Delay Snd/Rtn Delay Snd/Rtn Delay Snd/Rtn Stereo Delay Chorus Snd/Rtn Stereo Delay Chorus Snd/Rtn Stereo Delay Chorus Snd/Rtn Input Mono Mono Mono Mono Stereo Stereo Stereo 74 VS8F-2 Preset Patch List Vocal (10 presets) No. Patch Name P031 VO:Vocal Efx P032 VO:JazzVocal P033 VO:RockVocal P034 VO:Narration P035 VO:BigChorus P036 VO:Club DJ P037 VO:AM-Radio P038 VO:PlusTwo P039 VO:Robot Efx P040 VO:Bull Horn Algorithm Vocal Multi Vocal Multi Vocal Multi Vocal Multi Vocal Multi Vocal Multi Vocal Multi Type Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Input Comment Mono Basic setup for recording/mixdown of vocals. [. . . ] In this case, either use a bass cut filter to cut the unwanted low range, or equip the mic stand that you use at the time of recording with an isolation mount (a mic holder that uses rubber etc. to absorb vibration). Mic (Mic mix) Adjust the amount of the mic audio (R channel input) which has passed through the mic HPF that will be added to the output of the vocoder. MicHPF (Mic HPF) When mic mix is used, this adjusts the frequency at which the high pass filter (HPF) will begin to affect the mic audio. Higher values for this setting will allow you to mix only the consonants. With a setting of Thru, the HPF will not be applied. MicPan (Mic pan) Adjust the panning of the mic audio. NSThresh (Noise suppressor threshold) Adjust the level at which the noise suppressor applied to the instrumental input (R channel input) will begin to function. CnvA/CnvB (Mic Converter) This converts the characteristics of an inexpensive general purpose mic into the characteristics of an expensive studio mic (Microphone Microphone conversion). [. . . ]