Cakewalk VS-700 User Manual

IMPORTANT NOTES

Handling DVD-ROM/CD-ROMs

Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty DVD-ROM/CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available cleaner.

Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.

Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

Additional Precautions

Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a hard disk etc. once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

Unauthorized duplication, reproduction, hiring, and lending prohibited.

Before you open the included DVD-ROM/CD-ROM, you must read the “license agreement.” Opening the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM will be taken to mean your acceptance of the license agreement.

In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or contents of this package are subject to change without prior notice.

Use of the demosongs or data supplied with this product for any purpose other than private, personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law. Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder.

The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

While under most conditions, a computer similar to the “System Requirements” printed on package will permit normal operation of the SONAR V-STUDIO, Roland cannot guarantee compatibility solely on these factors. This is due to numerous variables that may influence the processing environment, such as differences in motherboard design and the particular combination of other devices involved.

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (VS-700 Owner’s Manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (VS700 Owner’s Manual p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (VS-700 Owner’s Manual p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, VS-700 Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

About This Manual

This manual (SONAR V-STUDIO 700 Getting Started) provides basic information about how to set up the SONAR VSTUDIO 700, make initial settings, and set up your system. It also provides troubleshooting information.

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This manual uses the following icons to call your attention to explanations of terms or to important points you should note. These contain important information, so please be sure to read them.

Explanation of terms, or tips

Points you should be aware of

Related information or detailed explanations

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In order to explain operations as simply as possible, this manual uses the following conventions.

• The steps for selecting a menu item are delineated by “|” (vertical bar) symbols. For example,

• Material that is distinct from the main text or operating procedure, such as operating tips or related information, is enclosed by a heavy border.

• Unless otherwise specified, Windows Vista and Windows XP are referred to simply as

• Unless otherwise specified, the SONAR 8 software included with this product is referred to simply as

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SONAR is designed to be flexibly customized for a wide range of systems in order to be used in a broad range of ways. Unless otherwise specified, this manual assumes that SONAR is in the state immediately after installation. If you have customized SONAR, the explanations and operating procedures described in this manual may not produce the intended result.

File

New

means that you are to choose the “

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menu command

New

Windows

SONAR

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If you have difficulty understanding the explanations of the operations (for example, when you’re using Windows for the first time), please refer to the documentation for your computer or for Windows.

About This Manual......................................................................................................................................... 3

Checking the Contents of the Package...........................6

Installation and Registration...............................................8

Installing the VS-700 Driver........................................................................................................................ 8

To Uninstall the VS-700 Driver....................................................................................... 8

Windows Vista Users.......................................................................................................... 9

Windows XP Users............................................................................................................13

Installing the VS-700 Software ................................................................................................................18

To Install the VS-700 Software .....................................................................................18

Connecting your audio equipment.......................................................................................................19

Register SONAR.............................................................................................................................................20

Installing SONAR ..........................................................................................................................................21

To Install SONAR ...............................................................................................................21

To Uninstall SONAR..........................................................................................................21

SONAR VS-700 software components.................................................................................................. 22

SONAR VS-700 Control Surface Plug-in....................................................................22

Fantom VS Editor..............................................................................................................22

Rapture.................................................................................................................................22

Rapture Expansion Packs...............................................................................................22

Running SONAR for the First Time.........................................................................................................23

Initial Settings........................................................................ 24

Audio Driver Settings .................................................................................................................................24

Select the Drivers..............................................................................................................24

Other Audio Driver and Audio-Related Settings................................................... 26

MIDI Devices Settings.................................................................................................................................28

MIDI Controllers/Surfaces Settings........................................................................................................ 30

Loading the Controllers/Surfaces Plug-in................................................................30

VST/VSTi Registration and Settings.......................................................................................................31

Playing a Demo Song .................................................................................................................................32

Playing an Audio Demo Song ......................................................................................32

Playing Back the MIDI Demo Songs...........................................................................35

Recording Audio...........................................................................................................................................37

1. Connect Instruments and Mics ...............................................................................37

2. Create a New File..........................................................................................................38

3. Select the Input for the Track...................................................................................39

4. Arm the Track for Recording....................................................................................40

5. Enable Input Monitoring for Recording............................................................... 41

6. Adjust the Level............................................................................................................42

7. Turn On the Metronome ...........................................................................................43

8. Now Let’s Record!.........................................................................................................44

Troubleshooting................................................................... 45

Problems When Installing VS-700 Driver or Changing Settings .................................................46

Problems When Installing SONAR or Changing Settings..............................................................48

Problems at Startup with SONAR...........................................................................................................49

Problems with Playback ............................................................................................................................50

Problems with Recording..........................................................................................................................52

Eliminating Clicks and Dropouts ............................................................................................................54

Appendix................................................................................. 56

VS-700 Driver settings................................................................................................................................56

Changing or Viewing the Settings .............................................................................56

Controls in the Settings Dialog Box ...........................................................................56

Uninstalling VS-700 Driver........................................................................................................................ 57

Windows Vista Users........................................................................................................57

Windows XP Users............................................................................................................57

Configuring VS-700 MIDI Ports ...............................................................................................................58

To Enable VS-700 MIDI Ports in SONAR....................................................................58

To Configure SONAR VS-700 Control Surface Plug-in......................................... 58

To Configure Fantom VS Editor...................................................................................58

Giving Priority to Background Service (Windows XP).....................................................................59

About Sampling Rates................................................................................................................................60

About Mixing Latency ................................................................................................................................61

Multi-user Use ...............................................................................................................................................62

Uninstalling SONAR and Other Components....................................................................................62

Contents

Checking the Contents of the Package

As soon as you open the package, check that you have all of the included items.

If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

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VS-700C Console

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VS-700R I/O Unit

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Getting Started

This is the manual you’re reading. It explains how to get SONAR V-STUDIO 700 up and running. It also explains what you need to know when setting up this product, and what you should know when using it.

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VS-700 Owner’s Manual

This explains how to use the VS-700, as well as points of caution that you should remember. Keep this manual at hand for reference.

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SONAR User’s Guide

This explains how to use SONAR 8.

The end of this guide contains the customer, to use this software. You must read this before you open the DVD-ROM.

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Shortcuts and Quick Keys Guide

This is a table of shortcut operations for the VS-700C console.

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SONAR 8 DVD-ROM

This DVD-ROM contains SONAR 8.

❑

Beatscape DVD-ROM

This DVD-ROM contains Beatscape.

License Agreement

Checking the Contents of the Package

. This license agreement is a contract that permits you, the

❑

Dimension Pro DVD-ROM

This DVD-ROM contains Dimension Pro.

❑

SONAR 8 additional content DVD-ROM

This DVD-ROM contains Expansion Pack and other material.

❑

SONAR V-STUDIO 700 CD-ROM

This contains the VS-700 driver and editor software.

* Install the VS-700 driver from this CD-ROM.

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Power Cord (two)

The two power cords are for the VS-700R and for the VS-700C.

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Dedicated Connection Cable

This is a dedicated connection cable for connecting the VS-700C console and the VS-700R I/O unit.

* Do not use any cable other than the dedicated connection cable to connect the VS-700C console and VS-700R I/O unit.

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VS-700R Rackmount Brackets (two)

You can use this hardware to install the VS-700R I/O unit in a 19” rack.

Installation and Registration

Here’s how to install the VS-700 driver, VS-700 software and SONAR on your computer.

Please note before installing

When installing, you must log on as a user with administrative privileges

In order to install SONAR, you must log on as a user who has administrative privileges. Once installed, the program can also be used by users who do not have administrative privileges.

Close system monitoring software before installing

If system monitoring software such as anti-virus programs are installed on your computer, you must close them until you’ve finished installing SONAR. You must also remember to close applications that are not shown in the Windows taskbar.

Before opening the CD-ROM, be sure to read the “License Agreement” at the end of the SONAR User’s Guide.

By opening the CD-ROM, you agree to accept the terms of the License Agreement.

Installing the VS-700 Driver

What is a Driver?

A driver is software that transfers data between the VS-700 and application software on your computer when your computer and the VS-700 are connected via a USB cable. You will need to install the driver before connecting the VS-700 with your computer.

* Log on to Windows as a user whose account type is administrator (such as the Administrator account).

* The driver disk contains the VS-700R driver and the VS-700C driver. Normally, you will install only the VS-700R driver.

Use the VS-700C driver if you’ll be using the VS-700C console by itself.

* The driver(s) you install here also support ASIO (Steinberg Audio Stream I/O Interface).

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Windows Vista Users p. 9

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Windows XP Users p. 13

After installing the VS-700 drivers and SONAR 8, see on how to configure the MIDI ports.

To Uninstall the VS-700 Driver

Refer to

“Uninstalling VS-700 Driver”

(p. 57).

Running SONAR for the First Time

(p. 23) for information

Windows Vista Users

Disconnect all USB cables (except those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse, if used), then start

up Windows.

Close all currently running software (applications).

Also close all windows that are open. If you are using software such as antivirus programs, be sure to close these programs as well.

Insert the included “SONAR V-STUDIO 700 CD-ROM” into your computer’s CD/DVD-ROM drive.

The

“VS-700 Setup”

If AutoRun is not enabled, you can start the installer by selecting (where d:\ is your disc drive).

A user account control screen will appear; click [Continue].

Click [Next].

Select “Install VS-700 Drivers.”

AutoRun appears.

Start-Run

and entering

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d:\VS-700_Setup.exe

Click [Next].

The screen will indicate “VS-700 Driver will be installed on your computer.” Click [Next].

* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by that message.

To begin the installation, click [Next].

10.

If a Windows security dialog box appears, click [Install].

The screen will indicate “VS-700 driver has been installed.”

11.

* If any other message appears, proceed as directed by that message.

Leave the screen open; do not close it at this point.

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VS-700C Rear Panel

VS-700R Rear Panel

Dedicated connection cable (included)

12.

Perform the following procedure before you connect the VS-700 to your computer.

Due to a circuitry-protection feature, the VS-700R requires a few moments after power-up before it is ready for normal operation.

Minimize the volume of the connected monitor speakers or external amp, and then connect the VS-700R to your computer. Even if the volume is minimized, some noise may be audible when you make connections, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

The system may not be recognized correctly if you connect to a USB hub. If so, connect directly to a USB port on your computer.

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Use the dedicated connection cable (included) to connect the VS-700C and VS-700R.

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Set the VS-700R’s [SAMPLE RATE] knob to 44.1.

VS-700R Front Panel

Minimize the VS-700C’s [AUDIO OUTPUT] knobs (three knobs).

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Use the included power cords to connect the VS-700C and VS-700R to AC outlets.

VS-700C Rear Panel

Power Cord

VS-700R Rear Panel

to Power Outlet

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Power Cord

Turn on the power switch of the VS-700C.

Turn on the power switch of the VS-700R.

to Power Outlet

VS-700C Rear Panel

Power On

VS-700R Front Panel

Power On

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Use the included USB cable to connect the VS-700R to your computer.

VS-700C Rear Panel

VS-700R Rear Panel

USB cable (Included)

Connect the USB cable to the VS-700R. Don’t connect it to the VS-700C console.

The

“Installing device driver software”

be installed automatically.

If any other message appears, note the content of the message and close the message.

Installation is complete when the the screen.

12.

Click [Close] to close the “Driver Setup” dialog box.

If the “System settings changed” dialog box appears, click [Yes] and restart Windows.

13.

If the installation was not completed successfully, disconnect the USB cable from the VS-700R, and uninstall the driver by executing being careful to follow the instructions for the installation procedure.

“Uninstall”

message appears in the lower right corner of the screen, and the driver will

“Installation has been completed”

, found in the same folder as the driver setup. Then install the driver once again,

message appears in the lower right corner of

Windows XP Users

Disconnect all USB cables (except those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse, if used), then start

up Windows.

Close all currently running software (applications).

Also close all windows that are open. If you are using software such as antivirus programs, be sure to close these programs as well.

Insert the included “SONAR V-STUDIO 700 CD-ROM” into your computer’s CD/DVD-ROM drive.

The

“VS-700 Setup”

If AutoRun is not enabled, you can start the installer by selecting (where d:\ is your disc drive).

Click [Next].

Select “Install VS-700 Drivers.”

Click [Next].

AutoRun appears.

Start-Run

and entering

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d:\VS-700_Setup.exe

To install the driver, click [Next].

If a dialog box regarding Windows logo testing appears, click [Continue Anyway].

This completes preparations for installing the driver.

Leave the screen open; do not close it at this point.

If the “Driver Signing Options” setting was not set to “Ignore,” a “Hardware Installation” dialog box will appear.

A dialog box with a “ ” symbol will appear.

1. Click [Continue Anyway] and continue the installation.

A dialog box with a “x” symbol will appear.

1. Click [OK].

2. When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, click [Finish].

3. Return to step 1 (p. 13) and re-install the driver from the beginning of the

procedure.

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VS-700C Rear Panel

VS-700R Rear Panel

Dedicated connection cable (included)

The message “Ready to install the driver.—” will appear.

Perform the following procedure before you connect the VS-700 to your computer.

Due to a circuitry-protection feature, the VS-700R requires a few moments after power-up before it is ready for normal operation.

The system may not be recognized correctly if you connect to a USB hub. If so, connect directly to a USB port on your computer.

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Use the dedicated connection cable (included) to connect the VS-700C and VS-700R.

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Set the VS-700R’s [SAMPLE RATE] knob to 44.1.

VS-700R Front Panel

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VS-700C Rear Panel

VS-700R Rear Panel

Power Cord

to Power Outlet

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Minimize the VS-700C’s [AUDIO OUTPUT] knobs (three knobs).

Use the included power cords to connect the VS-700C and VS-700R to AC outlets.

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VS-700C Rear Panel

VS-700R Rear Panel

USB cable (Included)

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Turn on the power switch of the VS-700C.

Turn on the power switch of the VS-700R.

Use the included USB cable to connect the VS-700R to your computer.

VS-700C Rear Panel

Power On

VS-700R Front Panel

Power On

Connect the USB cable to the VS-700R. Don’t connect it to the VS-700C console.

Near the task bar, your computer will indicate

The

“Found New Hardware Wizard”

appears.

“Found New Hardware.”

Please wait.

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10.

Verify that “VS-700” is shown; then choose “Install the software automatically (recommended)” and click [Next].

If you are asked whether you want to connect to Windows Update, choose

The system may not be recognized correctly if you connect to a USB hub. If so, connect directly to a USB port on your computer.

If the Driver Signing Options setting was not set to “Ignore,” a “Hardware Installation” dialog box will appear.

A dialog box with a “ ” symbol will appear.

1. Click [Continue Anyway] and continue the installation.

The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.”

11.

Click

[Finish]

The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear.

12.

Verify that

[Next]

13.

The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.”

Click

[Finish]

“VS-700M1”

is shown; then choose

“Install the software automatically (recommended)”

“No”

and click

[Next]

and click

The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear.

14.

Verify that

[Next]

The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.”

15.

Click

16.

When the “Installation has been completed.” message appears, installation has been completed.

[Finish]

“VS-700M2”

is shown; then choose

“Install the software automatically (recommended)”

and click

Click [Close] to close the “Driver Setup” dialog box.

If the “System Settings Change” dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows.

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Installing the VS-700 Software

The VS-700 Software installer includes the following:

• SONAR VS-700 Control Surface Plug-in

• Fantom VS Editor

• Rapture

• Rapture Expansion Packs

For more information, see

To Install the VS-700 Software

Insert the included “SONAR V-STUDIO 700 CD-ROM” into your computer’s CD/DVD-ROM drive.

The

“VS-700 Setup”

If AutoRun is not enabled, you can start the installer by selecting (where d:\ is your disc drive).

If the VS-700 CD-ROM is already in you computer’s CD/DVD-ROM drive, eject the CD-ROM and insert it again.

Select “Install VS-700 Software.”

SONAR VS-700 software components

AutoRun appears.

(p. 22).

Start-Run

and entering

d:\VS-700_Setup.exe

Click [Next].

To begin installation, click “Install.”

If SONAR 8 has already been installed, the VS-700 software will be installed. If SONAR 8 has not been installed yet, the VS-700 software installer (VStudioSetup.exe) will be copied to your hard drive and installed automatically by the SONAR 8 installer.

Connecting your audio equipment

VS-700R Rear Panel

USB cable (included)

Dedicated connection cable (included)

VS-700C

Stereo Headphones 2

Stereo Headphones 1

Monitor (sub)

amplified speakers

Monitor (main)

amplified speakers

Connect your headphones and/or speakers to the VS-700.

* This package does not include sound reproduction equipment such as headphones or speakers.

If you connect headphones or monitor speakers as shown in the illustration, you’ll be able to monitor the playback audio.

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For details on the VS-700 itself, refer to the included VS-700 Owner’s Manual as well.

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Register SONAR

Before you install SONAR, take a minute to register the software so we can let you know when updates become available and provide you with technical support. To register anytime, log onto

, or call 888-CAKEWALK (U.S.) or +1 (617)-423-9004 (outside the U.S.) between 9 AM and 8 PM Eastern

Standard Time. If you live outside of North America, please visit our distributor’s page at

http://www.cakewalk.com/ Dealers/International.asp

You’ll need to supply your serial number, your name, and a valid email address.

http://www.cakewalk.com/

to get the telephone number of your local distributor.

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