Fostex VF80EX User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Digital Multitracker

8588 042 000

(396676)

INPUT A

BAL

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

TRACK STATUS

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

PEAK

RED

2 3 4

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

INPUT B

BAL

GUITAR

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

PHONES

TRIMTRIM

PEAK

REC

GREEN

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

PLAY

5 6

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

ST OUT

LR

MIX PARAMETER

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

FADER

OFF

2TRK MODE

MASTERING TRAINING

MUTE

BOUNCE

REC EFF

7/8 2TRK1

+6

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

-

∞

FOOT SW

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

STATUS

/SEL

MASTER

+6

0

∞

SETUP

AUTO

PUNCH

CURSOR

TIMEBASE

F1

EDIT

F1

F2 F3

EXIT
/NO

EJECT

ENTER
/YES

UNDO
/REDO

SEL

F3

F2

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

SHIFT

WAVE FORM

VARI

CD PLAY

ACCESS

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

Safety Instructions/Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

"WARNING"

"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE."

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should
be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location
or position dose not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase
or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation
openings.

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'
AU FOND.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is
not defeated.

12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.

13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.

15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.

18. The appliance should be situated away from drops of water or
spray of water.

19. Objects containing liquid such as vase must not be put on the
appliance.

20. The appliance is not completely isolated from the power supply
even if the power switch is at off position.

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Precautions

Safety Instructions/Precautions

About power supply

• Be sure to connect the VF80EX to the power supply

specified in the Specifications section of this owner’s
manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage.

• Do not connect the VF80EX to the same AC outlet to which

devices that could generate noise (such as a large motor
or dimmer), or the devices that consume a large amount
of power (such as an air conditioning system or large
electric heater) are connected.

• If you use the VF80EX in an area with a different power

voltage, first consult your dealer or the nearest Fostex
service station. You can use the VF80EX with a power
frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz.

• It is very dangerous to use a power cord that is frayed or

damage. In such a case, stop using the VF80EX
immediately and ask your dealer to repair the cord.

• To avoid possible electric shock and damage to the

VF80EX,avoid contact with water or other liquids, or do
not handle the power plug while your hands are wet.

• To prevent possible electric shock and damage to the

VF80EX, do not remove the main unit cover or reach the
inside the VF80EX.

• Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as

pins, accidentally enter the inside of the VF80EX because
this may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water
enter the inside of the VF80EX, remove the power plug
from AC outlet, and consult your dealer or the nearest
FOSTEX service station.

• To prevent damage to the VF80EX, be sure to power on

the connected devices first, then turn on the power to the
VF80EX. When you remove or connect the cables to the
input/output connectors on the VF80EX, make sure that
the track and master faders and volume controls are set
to “0.”

Important!

Equipment name, electrical
ratings, serial number and
other information for the
VF80EX, are written on
bottom side.

DIGITAL MULTITRACKER

FOSTEX
230V~
SERIAL NO.
FOSTEX CO.

MODEL VF80EX

20W

50/60Hz

MADE IN CHINA

Precautions upon handling the HD

• Before turning the power off to the VF80EX, first quit setup

mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped.
Especially, never attempt to turn off the power to the
VF80EX while the hard disk is accessing data (the HD
ACCESS LED is lit or flashing). Otherwise, not only will
you lose recorded data, but you may damage to the
VF80EX. Fostex is not responsible for the data lost during
operation of the VF80EX.

• Before you change the location of the VF80EX, pack the

unit in the shipping carton or an impact-resistant case.
Make sure that the VF80EX is kept free from external
vibration or impact since the VF80EX is very sensitive to
vibration.

• Do not install the VF80EX in locations subject to the

following:
* Extremely high or low temperature, or significant

changes in temperature.
* Excessive humidity or dust.
* Excessive changes in power supply voltage.
* Unstable or significantly vibrating or shaking

surfaces.
* Near a strong magnetic field (such as a TV or

speaker).

• If you move the unit from a place with an excessively low

temperature to a warm place, or if you use the VF80EX in
a room in which the temperature varies significantly
during winter, condensation may occur on the hard disk
or other parts. In such cases, leave the VF80EX for about
an hour in the new location before you turn on the power.

Note on repair

• The VF80EX does not use any parts that user can repair

easily. Contact your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service
station to ask about repairs.

• Use the packing carton designed for the VF80EX when you

transport the VF80EX to the dealer for repair or return.
If you have discarded the packing box, try to pack the
VF80EX completely using shock absorbing materials.
Fostex is not responsible for malfunction or damage due
to incomplete packaging or caused during transport.

Delay of display indication

• While using the VF80EX, you may have an experience to

see the delay of the reaction of the time counter or level
meters. This is not a malfunction and it bears no relation
to the actual sound to be recorded or played.

Time counter

Level meters

This kind of delay is due to the VF80EX design concept in
which the audio processing takes priority over the display
processing when the audio processing gets busy (e.g. when
a sudden fader level change happens). You may always trust
the VF80EX to record or playback audio in good condition.

About copyrights

• It is prohibited by law to use any part of a CD recording

or video images or audio data for which copyright is
possessed by a third party for commercial purposes such
as contents, broadcasts, sales, or distribution-any
purpose other than for your personal pleasure.

About damage

• Fostex is not responsible for any “direct damage” or

“indirect damage” caused by using the VF80EX.

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Contents (VF80EX)

“See this page” inf ormation by subject

The following shows reference pages where you can find information you need.
See also “The table of contents” shown on page 6.

I want to record my perf ormance.

Please read pages 28 and 30.

I want to replace a part of the previous recording

with a new recording.

Please read page 33.

I want to copy a part of a song to another track.

Please read page 63.

I want to exchange tracks.

Please read page 68.

I want to create multiple programs.

Please read page 61.

I want to control the VF80EX via MIDI.

I want to delete a program.

Please read page 62.

I want to locate the desired position.

Please read pages 32 and 59.

I want to format a hard disk.

Please read page 20.

I want to mixdown tracks to an external

master recorder .

Please read pages 38 and 76.

I want to know details about the demonstration song.

Please read page 24.

I want to kn ow details about the internal effects.

Please read pages 91, 92, and 94.

I want to make my original CD.

Please read page 125.

I want to recor d audio on a CD or MD disc

to the VF80EX digitall y .

Please read page 91.

I want to make a backup of song data.

Please read page 106.

I want to use a condenser microphone.

Please read page 27.

I want to equalize the sound.

Please read pages 36 and 40.

I want to operate the “Chain play mode”.

Please read page 97.

Please read page 44.

I want to save or load the mixing setting.

Please read page 52.

I want to cue audio at fast speed to search the

desired position.

Please read page 56.

I want to scrub audio to search the desired position.

Please read page 57.

I want to record or playback audio b y

altering the speed.

Please read page 58.

I want to record audio with applying the

internal effects.

Please read pages 37, 45, 76 and 84.

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I want to put a desired name to a program.

Please read page 62.

I want to record a material while monitoring

the input signal.

Please read page 72.

I want to erase unnecessary songs.

Please read pages 62 and 66.

I want to know details about the training mode.

Please read page 74.

I want to know details about the mastering mode.

Please read page 76.

I want to make track bouncing (ping-pong recording).

Please read page 73.

I want to save song data to a DAT .

Please read page 108.

I want to make a tempo map.

Please read page 136.

I want to mixdown tracks without using

an external master recorder .

Please read page 79.

I want to set the MTC offset time.

Please read page 139.

I want to synchronize the VF80EX with an external

device.

Please read page 92.

I want to feed the MIDI sync signal to an

external MIDI device.

I want to protect a recorded program.

Please read page 141.

I want to save song data by the WA V file format.

Please read page 119.

I want to control panning.

Please read pages 36 and 40.

I want to delete unnecessary programs.

Please read page 62.

I want to know details about the insert effect.

Please read page 84.

Please read page 138.

I want to know format information of a har d disk.

Please read page 144.

I want to exchange the hard disk.

Please read page 21.

I want to save song data to a CD-RW/CD-R disc.

Please read page 112.

I want to copy a song recorded on a CD

available on the market.

Please read page 129.

I want to repeat playback of the desired part.

I want to operate the “A udio CD playback mode”.

Please read page 104.

Please read page 59.

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Contents (VF80EX)

Contents

• Safety Instructions ........................................2

• Precautions ........................................................ 3

About power supply ................................................... 3

Precautions upon handling the hard disk ................. 3

Note on repair ............................................................. 3

About copyright.......................................................... 3

About damage ............................................................. 3

Basic Features of VF80EX

• Product Features.................................................. 9

• Before Operating................................................ 10

Recording method ..................................................... 10

Program ...................................................................... 10

Remain Indicator ....................................................... 10

Additional track ......................................................... 11

Input monitor and Repro monitor ............................ 11

Event ........................................................................... 11

Trim ............................................................................ 12

Time Base ................................................................... 12

Names and Functions

Top panel (Analog input/output section) ................ 14

Top panel (Mixer section) ......................................... 15

Top panel (Recorder/display section) ..................... 16

Rear panel .................................................................. 19

Side Panel ................................................................... 19

Recording ................................................................... 29

Playback ..................................................................... 29

• Basic recording (recording onto two trac ks)..... 30

Preparation for recording ......................................... 30

Recording ................................................................... 31

Playback ..................................................................... 31

• Mark function ..................................................... 32

Setting a mark on the fly ........................................... 32

Locating a mark ......................................................... 32

Deleting a mark .......................................................... 32

• ABS locate functions ......................................... 33

• Punch in/out ....................................................... 33

Manual punch in/out using the keys on the unit .... 33

Punch in/out using the foot switch .......................... 33

Auto punch in/out function...................................... 34

• Mixing ................................................................. 36

Adjusting levels .......................................................... 36

Setting PAN position .................................................. 36

Adjusting EQ............................................................... 36

Setting effects ............................................................. 37

• Mixdown ............................................................. 38

Analog mixdown ........................................................ 38

Digital mixdown ......................................................... 38

Mixer Functions

About the hard disk storage device

Reformatting the hard disk ....................................... 20

Replacing a hard disk ................................................ 21

Formatting the new hard disk ................................... 23

Basic Recording and Playbac k

• About a demonstration song! ............................ 24

• Connections of external equipment .................. 25

• LCD..................................................................... 26

Display when turning on the power ......................... 26

Switching the time base ............................................. 26

“Disk remain” indication ........................................... 26

• Preliminary knowledge ...................................... 27

Inputs and tracks ....................................................... 27

How to use condenser microphones ......................... 27

• Basic recording (recording onto a single track) .... 28

Preparation for recording ......................................... 28

• Initial condition when turning on the power...... 39

• Operations while the Normal screen is shown . 39

Fader ........................................................................... 39

Track mute ................................................................. 39

Master fader mute ..................................................... 39

• Mix Parameter section ....................................... 40

Adjusting P AN positions..........................................40

Editing EQ................................................................. 41

Preset entries in the EQ library ........................... 42

Setting effects ..........................................................44

How to make the loop effect setting ........................45

Setting effect send levels ..................................... 46

Selecting an effect type ........................................ 47

Selecting pre/post of the effect send .................. 47

Turning the effect processor on or off ................ 48

About the effect types.......................................... 49

Effect parameter details ...................................... 50

Scene memory ......................................................... 52

Storing the current scene .................................... 52

Recalling a scene .................................................. 52

Deleting a scene ................................................... 53

Fader adjust .......................................................... 53

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Scene sequence .......................................................54

Assigning scene memories to the mark map ...... 54

Deleting a mark from the mark map .................. 55

Scene sequence on/off selection ......................... 55

Executing the scene sequence ............................. 55

Recorder Functions

• Cueing ................................................................ 56

Cueing with the [F FWD]/[REWIND] keys ................56

Shuttle cueing ..........................................................56

Digital scrubbing ...................................................... 57

Performing digital scrubbing .............................. 57

Storing the digital scrub point ............................ 57

• Vari Pitch............................................................. 58

T urning on or off the vari pitc h function ..................58

Setting the speed......................................................58

• Loop Function .................................................... 59

Setting the start and end points...............................59

Capturing the current position on-the-fly ......... 59

Editing the position via the screen ..................... 59

Setting the start and end points by marks ......... 60

Carrying out the loop playback................................ 60

• Program.............................................................. 61

Creating a new program...........................................61

Selecting a program .................................................62

Deleting a program...................................................62

Editing a program title..............................................62

• T rack editing ....................................................... 63

Copy & Paste, Mo ve & P aste ....................................63

Performing Copy (or Move) & Paste ................... 64

Undo/redo of Copy (or Move) & Paste ............... 65

Erasing track data ....................................................66

Erasing .................................................................. 66

Undo/redo of Erase.............................................. 67

T rack Exchange ........................................................68

Performing the track exchange ........................... 68

• Editing marks ..................................................... 69

Viewing the mark list ................................................69

Editing a mark position ............................................69

Enter a mark title ...................................................... 70

Adding a mark ..........................................................70

Deleting a mark......................................................... 71

Locating a mark ........................................................71

Monitoring the metronome sound .............................. 72

• Track bounce (Ping-pong recording) ................. 73

On/Off of bounce mode .............................................. 73

Setting pan position .................................................... 73

Setting level of each track ........................................... 73

Performing the track bounce ...................................... 73

• Training mode..................................................... 74

Connecting the instrument and headphones .............. 74

On/Off of training mode ............................................. 74

Slowing down the playback speed .............................. 75

Changing the pitch ...................................................... 75

Canceling the center-positioned sound ....................... 75

Setting the cancel position .......................................... 75

Boosting the bass sound .............................................. 75

Playing along with the playback sound ....................... 75

• Mastering mode ................................................. 76

Selecting a program to be played back ........................ 76

On/Off of mastering mode .......................................... 76

Setting the mastering parameters ............................... 77

On/Off the mastering processing ................................ 77

Recording onto the master recorder ........................... 77

Mastering library details ............................................. 77

• Internal mastering function ............................... 79

Rehearsing internal mastering ...................................80

Performing internal mastering ...................................81

About Start and End points ................................... 82

Checking the “Start point” and “End point” .......... 83

How to add a silent part to a mastered song .......... 83

• Using the insert effect ........................................ 84

Rehearsal .................................................................. 85

Recording the guitar ..................................................86

Recording with effect ................................................. 87

Parameters for distortion effects (DISTORTION) ... 88

Parameters for distortion effects (AMP SIM.) ........ 89

Parameters for distortion effects (MIC SIM.) ......... 89

• Digital recording................................................. 91

Recording an external source onto the unit digitall y ... 91

Selecting a program to be recorded ...................... 91

Selecting the digital input ..................................... 91

Selecting a track to record ..................................... 91

Starting to record .................................................. 91

• MIDI clock sync system ..................................... 92

Connecting to external equipment .............................. 92

Setup of the VF80EX .................................................... 93

Executing of recording ................................................ 93

Confirming the MIDI clock sync .................................. 93

Advanced Operations

• Metronome function........................................... 72

Setting the tempo map ................................................ 72

Setting the metronome output .................................... 72

Setting the time base to bar/beat ................................ 72

• MIDI sync/MIDI machine control system ........... 93

Connecting to external equipment .............................. 94

Setup of external equipment ....................................... 94

Setup of the VF80EX .................................................... 94

Confirming MTC sync/MMC ....................................... 94

Executing of recording ................................................ 94

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• External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave mode..95

Connecting to external equipment .............................. 95

Setup of external equipment ....................................... 95

Setup of the VF80EX .................................................... 95

Confirming chase lock ................................................. 95

Executing of recording ................................................ 96

• Chain play function ......................................................................97

Making the chain play list ........................................... 98

Setting the chain play mode ...................................... 100

Editing the chain play list .......................................... 101

• Audio CD playback mode .........................................................104

Switching the playback mode ................................... 104

Available functions in the audio CD playback mode 104

Save/Load of song data

About song data ........................................................ 106

Items that can be saved or loaded as song data ......... 107

• Save/load using the S/P DIF digital signal ................108

Notes for digital audio recorder to be used .............. 107

Notes for saving data using the S/P DIF digital signal107

Saving data using the S/P DIF digital signal ..............108

Connecting to an external digital recorder .......... 108

Setting the external recorder ............................... 108

Saving data .......................................................... 108

Loading data using the S/P DIF digital signal ...........110

Connecting to an external digital recorder .......... 110

Setting the external recorder ............................... 110

Loading data ........................................................ 110

• Save/load using CD-RW/CD-R ......................... 112

Please read this first! ................................................ 112

Care and handling of CD-RW/CD-R discs ............ 112

Save/load of song data using a CD-R/RW drive .. 113

Saving data using a CD-R/RW drive (Bac kup) .......... 114

Loading backup data from a CD-R/R W drive ............ 1 1 7

Saving a W A V file...................................................... 1 1 9

Important notes for using a WAV file .................. 119

Loading a W AV file ................................................... 1 2 3

Special loading method when using a computer.. 124

• Making an audio CD ............................................12 5

• Loading from an audio CD ..................................12 9

Deleting of Time Signature .................................. 135

Clearing All Time Signature data ......................... 135

Changing the Bar Offset Figure ............................ 135

• Setting a tempo ................................................ 136

New Registering of Tempo ................................... 136

Correction of the Registered Tempo .................... 137

Erasing of the Registered Tempo ......................... 137

• Setting the Metronome function ...................... 137

• Setting MIDI sync output signal....................... 138

• Setting an MTC frame rate ............................... 138

• Setting an MTC offset value............................. 139

• Setting MTC offset mode ................................. 139

• Setting the Slave mode .................................... 140

• Setting the Slave type ...................................... 140

• Setting the Record Pr otect function ................ 141

• Setting Digital Input ......................................... 142

• Setting BAR/BEAT Resolution mode............... 142

• Setting the MIDI device number....................... 143

• Checking the number of trac k events.............. 143

• The Drive Format Information.......................... 144

• Fader Fix mode Setting.................................... 144

• Fader Recall mode Setting............................... 145

Others

• MIDI Implementation Chart .............................. 146

• MMC Command List......................................... 147

• Inquiry Message List........................................ 147

• Maintenance..................................................... 148

• Specifications .................................................. 148

• Block Dia gram.................................................. 149

• Dimensions ...................................................... 150

SETUP Mode

• To enter the SETUP mode ................................ 134

• Time Signature Setting..................................... 134

New Registering of Time Signature ...................... 134

Correcting the Registered Time Signature ........... 135

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Basic Features of VF80EX

Basic Features of VF80EX

The VF80EX Digital Multitracker incorporates a digital mixer with an 8-track (plus 16-additional track) digital
recorder. The digital mixer section features a high-performance DSP multi-effect processor employing the A.S.P.
(Fostex Advanced Signal Processing) technology originally developed by Fostex. The digital recorder section allows
you to record and playback uncompressed linear 16-bit/44.1 kHz digital audio. You can make all process for
music production such as overdubbing, track bounce, effect processing, mixdown and mastering in the digital
domain without sound deterioration.
In addition, using the built-in CD-R/RW drive, you can also save/load song data to/from a CD-R or CD-RW disc,
or burn an original audio CD.

Product Features

Mixer Section

• Built in a high-performance DSP multi-effect

processor employing the A.S.P. (Fostex Advanced
Signal Processing) technology

• 7 track faders and a stereo master fader allow you to

control signal levels intuitively.

• The track ON/OFF switch is provided for each track.

The 2-band EQ with the EQ library and the effect send
with PRE/POST selection are provided for Tracks 1
through 6.

• Both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (1/4" phone)

connectors are provided for each analog input.
The phantom power is also available when using the
balanced connector. Also the trim knob on each input
makes it possible to accept a wide range of input
signals from microphone to line levels.

• "Bounce" function allows bouncing signals from tracks

1 through 6 to tracks 7/8 with a single key operation.

• The mastering mode allows transferring audio on the

master tracks (7/8) to an external recorder with
applying the EQ, reverb and compressor.

• The “REC EFFECT” function allows you to rerecord a

recorded track while applying an effect (insert effect).
Some distortion and simulation effects are available
only for the insert effect.

• "Training mode" helps you to practice your instrument

by slowing down playback, shifting the pitch of the
recorded performance or masking the solo instrument
/ voice.

• "Scene memory" function allows you to save and load

up to 99 mixer scenes including fader positions and
EQ/effect settings.

• You can feed the mixed-down signal from the S/PDIF

output connector to an external digital device such as
a DAT recorder for digital recording.

• The “Internal Mastering” function allows you to make

mastering to VF80EX’s internal tracks, without the need
of an external master recorder.

• Using the built-in CD-R/RW drive, you can burn an

audio CD from internally mastered songs.

Recorder Section

• Employs the Fostex original FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk

Management System-3) format, allowing high quality
recording/playback with uncompressed linear 16-bit/

44.1 kHz digital audio on 8 tracks, as well as 16
additional tracks. You can record about 3 hours of
mono audio per 1 GB disk space.

• Nondestructive audio editing functions such as copy,

paste, move, erase and undo/redo are possible.

• The "Program" function allows you to give a title to

each song and manage up to 99 titles.

• +/- 6.0% pitch control.

• Accepts S/PDIF digital signal and records it directly

onto any VF80EX track.

• The auto punch in/out function with rehearsal mode.

The IN and OUT points can be set with 1/100 frame
accuracy. You can also carry out punch in/out
manually using the foot switch.

• The chain play function allows continuous playback

of desired programs.

• Audio CD playback is possible. You can play back

audio CDs created by the VF80EX (or commercially
available audio CDs) using the built-in CD-R/RW drive.

Others

• Dot-matrix LCD and self-illuminating keys allow you

to know the current status visually, as well as to make
settings of the mixer and recorder easily.

• Durable and reliable 3.5-inch E-IDE standard hard

disk is built in.

• Save/load of song data using the S/PDIF (optical)

signal is possible.

• You can save/load data, as well as WAV files, to/from

CD-RW or CD-R discs.

• Feeds MIDI clock with song position pointer or MTC

(MIDI Time Code).

• Supports MMC (MIDI Machine Control).

• Can be slaved to an external MTC.

• The internal metronome function can be used for

recording a guide track.

• The bar/beat resolution function allows editing by

beat (the clock digit is omitted).

• Up to 99 mark points can be set per each song.

You can locate to any mark point or make the mark map
of a scene.

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Basic Features of VF80EX

Before Operating

This section describes the basics that you should know before you start operating the VF80EX.
All users, including those who are familiar with using tape-based Multitracker and those who are new
to Multitracker, should read this section thoroughly to understand the functions of the VF80EX.

Recording method

The VF80EX uses a hard disk as a recording medium,
instead of a conventional tape.
You can start recording sound sources from any point
on a disk as long as the point is within the range of 24
hours in ABS time. Also you can locate to any point
within the range. You may think of the VF80EX as in­corporating tapes on which 24-hour time information
is striped.

ABS0

00m 00s 05m 00s 10m 00s

recorded area recorded areaunrecorded area unrecorded area

You can record at any point within 24 hours in ABS time.

REC END

15m 00s

23h 59m 59s

......

You can record in any area within 24 hours in ABS time.
ABS 0: The beginning time at 00h 00m 00s
REC END: The end time of recording (in the example
above, 00h 15m 00s)

unrecorded

5 minute recording

recorded area recorded area unrecorded area (remain)

5 minute recording

24 hour recording

......

With a tape recorder, the maximum recording time
depends on the tape length, regardless of the amount
of unrecorded areas. With the VF80EX, you can use
the media more efficiently because no disk space is
used for unrecorded areas.

Program

You can use up to 99 "tapes with 24-hour time infor­mation" with the VF80EX. Each "tape" is called a "Pro­gram".
A program exists independently on the hard disk,
therefore, you can freely record, playback or edit each
program without affecting other programs.
You can give a name (program title) to each program,
so you can easily identify a program.
"Program title" with its program number appears at
the top left of the normal screen as shown below.

Program number/title ("01" is the program number while
"#0001" is a default title)

Remain indicator

The remain indicator shows how much recording time
is left on the current hard disk.

The VF80EX program is managed by a 24-hour time
counter, however, the actual recording time left de­pends on the available disk space.

The remain indicator appears on the LCD during re­cording (or on REC standby), showing the rough re­maining time if you record on a mono track.

Note that if the remaining time is 100 hours or more,
the indicator shows the available (remaining) disk
space in MB.

The remaining time is 13h 28m 15s.

The remaining value is calculated on a mono-track
basis. That is, the value indicates recordable time if
you record on a mono track. You can calculate the
recordable time when recording on more than one
track easily by dividing the time by the track num­ber.

In the example above, if you record on 2 tracks, the
recordable time is about 6 hours 44 minutes (13 hours
28 minutes 15 seconds divided by 2). Or if you record
on 8 tracks, the recordable time is about 1 hour 41
minutes (13 hours 28 minutes 15 seconds divided by

8).

The VF80EX manages up to 99 programs on the hard
disk. Each program includes not only the recording
data but also various setting information which con­sumes a small amount of disk space. Therefore, note
that the remaining time shown on the screen is a rough
value.

Always check the remaining time left before starting
recording, to ensure that you have enough disk space
to work with.

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Basic Features of VF80EX

EventAdditional track

A program on the VF80EX consists of 24 tracks. Tracks
1 through 8 are called "Real tracks" which you can
record, playback and edit. Tracks 9 through 24 are
called "Additional tracks". Using the "Track Exchange"
function, you can exchange between "real track(s)"
and "additional track(s)" in one-track, 2-track or 8­track block.

This makes it possible to record solo on several tracks,
exchange tracks and compare the results, or to record
different rhythm versions using multiple tracks, ex­change the rhythm tracks completely and making a
remix version.

Note that tracks 9 through 24 cannot be recorded,
played or edited. The tracks you want to work with
must be set as tracks 1 through 8.

One track exchange

8 track block exchange

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8

Track 9
Track 10
Track 11

Track 12
Track 13
Track 14
Track 15
Track 16

2 track block exchange

8 track block exchange

Track 17
Track 18
Track 19
Track 20
Track 21
Track 22
Track 23
Track 24

Each time you make a recording, an independent
audio file is created on each recorded track. A silent
part on a track is also recognized as a file.
These files (audio files and silent files) are called
"events".
With the VF80EX, you can create up to 512 events per
track. You cannot make any further recording when
512 events are created. In the normal use, 512 events
are enough.
The VF80EX can show the current number of events
on the LCD. It also shows a warning message if you are
going to make recording when 512 events already
exist. You may resolve this problem by saving the
program (see "Save/Load of a program").
Let's count the events for each recording step (A
through E) below.

A.Before recording, there is a single event (silent file) on the track

(the VF80EX recognizes a silent part as a file).

B .After making a recording (REC B), there are two events on

the track; the recorded audio file and the following silent part.

C .After making another recording (REC C) continuously from

the end point of REC B, there are three events on the track;
two audio files and the following silent part.

D.After locating a point ahead of REC C and then making an

other recording (REC D), there are totally five events on the
track. Note that a silent file is created between Rec C and Rec
D.

E.After making a recording (REC E) over REC B and REC C,

there are four events on the track.

Input monitor and Repro monitor

There are two modes for monitoring a track of the
VF80EX ; "Repro monitor" and "Input monitor".

"Repro monitor" means that the track playback sig­nal is monitored.

"Input monitor" means that the input source of the
track is monitored. You can check the signal level for
recording in this mode.

Input monitor is only available for tracks to be re­corded (on REC standby) or currently being recorded.

Signal input in the recorder

Signal output from the recorder

1 track
2 track

3 track

READY

4 track

READY

5 track
6 track
7 track
8 track

Playback sound (Playback monitor)
Playback sound (Playback monitor)

Input signal (Input monitor)

Input signal (Input monitor)
Playback sound (Playback monitor)
Playback sound (Playback monitor)
Playback sound (Playback monitor)
Playback sound (Playback monitor)

A Silence

B SilenceRec B

C Rec B Rec C Silence

D Rec B Rec C Silence SilenceRec D

E Rec E Silence SilenceRec D

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Basic Features of VF80EX

T rim

It is important to set the analog input level appropri­ately when converting an analog input signal from
[INPUT] A or B into a digital signal (A/D conversion).
You can adjust the analog level using the [TRIM] con­trol. The [PEAK] indicator lights if the level is too high.

If the [TRIM] setting is not appropriate and the ana­log input level is too high (if the PEAK indicator lights),
the signal will be converted into a distorted digital
signal, resulting digital noise. You cannot eliminate
this distortion/noise from the sound in the following
stages. Therefore, be sure to adjust the level appro­priately using the [TRIM] knob not to light the [PEAK]
indicator when receiving the loudest audio input sig­nal.

Clip level

Clip level

Appropriate gain Excessive gain

Time Base

The term "Time base" frequently appears in this
manual. The time base is used to show the location in
the recorder, like the "tape counter" of conventional
tape recorders.

There are three types of time bases:

1. ABS (Absolute time)

2. Bar/Beat/Clk (Bar/Beat/Clock)

3. MTC (MIDI Time Code)

You can switch between these time bases by pressing
the [TIME BASE SEL] key.

The ABS shows the absolute time of each program and
is striped from 00h 00m 00s (=ABS 0) to 23h 59m 59s
when a program is created.

The example below shows the current recorder posi­tion is at 00m (minute) 00s (second) 00f (frame).
The hour digit appears only when the ABS time ex­ceeds 01h 00m 00s 00f.

ABS 0 is the reference position for managing all the
location and related to other time bases.

Bar/Beat/Clk shows the musical position generated
from the internal tempo map of the VF80EX (includ­ing time signature and tempo).

The example below shows the current recorder posi­tion is at beat 1 of bar -2.
This position (beat 1 of bar -2) corresponds to ABS 0
and the following bar/beat numbers are determined
according to the time signature and tempo settings.

Beat 1 of bar -2 corresponds to ABS 0 as the default
setting, however, you can change to set it between bar

-9 and bar -2.
MTC (MIDI Time Code) runs in sync with the ABS time.

The MTC value (**h **m **s) corresponding to ABS 0
can be set, which is called "MTC offset".
If you set the MTC offset to 01h 00m 00s, the MTC will
start from 01h 00m 00s, and at the ABS 00h 00m 00s
position, the MTC value will be 02h 00m 00s
The example below shows that the current position is
at MTC 00h 59m 57s

The default MTC offset is 00h 59m 57s 00f 00sf. You
can change the offset to any time value of 24-hour
clock.

It is also possible to set the MTC offset by setting the
MTC value corresponding to "beat 1 of bar 1" instead
of "ABS 0".

The following diagram illustrates the relationship
between the three time bases.

ABS 0

00M 00S 00M 03S 00M 06S

ABS

.....

12

BAR/ /CLK

MTC

001BAR 1- 002BAR 1 002BAR 1

00H 59M 57S 01H 00M 00S 01H 00M 03S

.....

.....

Names and functions (VF80EX)

Names and Functions

Top panel

INPUT A

BAL

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

TRACK STATUS

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

PEAK

RED

2 3 4

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

PHONES

INPUT B

BAL

GUITAR

TRIMTRIM

PEAK

REC

GREEN

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

ST OUT

LR

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

BOUNCE

MASTERING TRAINING

REC EFF

OFF

PLAY

5 6

MUTE

7/8 2TRK1

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

Rear panel

MIX PARAMETER

FADER

2TRK MODE

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

FOOT SW

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

STATUS

MASTER

+6

0

∞

MAP

ACCESS

F1

F2 F3

/SEL

CURSOR

EXIT
/NO

EJECT

ENTER
/YES

UNDO

TIMEBASE

SETUP

F1

AUTO

PUNCH

EDIT

/REDO

SEL

F3

F2

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

VARI

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

WAVE FORM

CD PLAY

SHIFT

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

POWER

PHANTOM

ON

OFF

Side panel

S/P DIF / DATA

OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT

MIDI

INPUT

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Names and functions (VF80EX)

T op panel (Analog input/output section)

2

4

1

3

6

5

89

7

10

12
11

INPUT A

BAL

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

TRACK STATUS

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

UNBAL

PEAK

RED

2 3 4

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

CH ON/OFF

INPUT B

BAL

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

GUITAR

PHONES

LR

TRACK

TRIMTRIM

5 6

0

BOUNCE

REC EFF

PLAY

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

PEAK

REC

GREEN

+6

+6

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

1. [INPUT A/UNB AL] (Unbalanced) connector

• Connects to the unbalanced output of an external sound

source.

• Reference input level: -50 dBV to +2 dBV

• Connector type: phone jack

• When this connector is plugged, the input from the
[INPUT A/BAL] connector is interrupted.

2. [INPUT A/BAL] (Balanced) connector

• Connects to the balanced output of an external sound

source.

• Reference input level: -50 dBV to +2 dBV (approx. -48
dBu to +4 dBu)

• Connector type: XLR-3-31 type (pin #2 hot)

• A phantom power (+48 V) can be supplied for using a

condenser microphone by setting the [PHANTOM]
switch on the rear panel to ON.

• When the [INPUT A/UNBAL] connector is plugged, the
input from this connector is interrupted.

ST OUT

EDIT

PGM

OFF

-

MIX PARAMETER

FADER

2TRK MODE

MASTERING TRAINING

MUTE

7/8 2TRK1

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

∞

FOOT SW

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

MASTER

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

STATUS

ON/OFF

F1

F2 F3

/SEL

PUNCH

CURSOR

SETUP

F1

AUTO

EDIT

EXIT

/NO

EJECT

ENTER
/YES

UNDO

TIMEBASE

/REDO

SEL

F3

F2

VARI

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

SHIFT

WAVE FORM

CD PLAY

ACCESS

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

5. [INPUT B/B AL] (Balanced) connector

• Connects to the balanced output of an external sound

source.

• Reference input level: -50 dBV to +2 dBV (approx. -48

dBu to +4 dBu)

• Connector type: XLR-3-31 type (pin #2 hot)

• A phantom power (+48 V) can be supplied for using a

condenser microphone by setting the [PHANTOM]
switch on the rear panel to ON.

• When the [INPUT B/UNBAL] connector is plugged, the

input from this connector is interrupted.

6. [INPUT B/TRIM] knob

• Controls the gain according to the signal from [INPUT B].

• You can adjust the gain to accept input signals between

-50 dBV (MIC) and +2 dBV (LINE).

7. [PHONES] (Headphones) knob

• Adjusts the level of headphones for monitoring.

3. [INPUT A/TRIM] knob

• Controls the gain according to the signal from [INPUT
A].

• You can adjust the gain to accept input signals between

-50 dBV (MIC) and +2 dBV (LINE).

4. [INPUT B/UNB AL] (Unbalanced) connector

• Connects to the unbalanced output of an external sound

source.

• Reference input level: -50 dBV to +2 dBV

• Connector type: phone jack

• When this connector is plugged, the input from the
[INPUT B/BAL] connector is interrupted.

8. [PHONES] (Headphones) connector

• Connects headphones for monitoring.

• Connector type: TRS phone jack

9. [ST OUT L. R] (Stereo out) connector

• Outputs the stereo (L and R) buss signal.

• Connects to a master recorder, etc.

• Reference output level: -10 dBV

• Connector type: phone jack

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Names and functions (VF80EX)

10. [FOO T SW] (Foot switch) connector

• Connects to an optional foot switch (Model 8051) for

punch in/out operation.

• Connector type: phone jack

<Caution>

Do not power on the machine with non-specified foot
SW connected to the foot SW jack. When powering on
the machine with non-specified foot SW (latch type foot
SW, etc.) connected to the foot SW jack, there is a case
that the machine does not correctly boot up with “No
Drive!” alter message. In such a case, power off the
machine once, disconnect the foot SW and then power
back on.

T op panel (Mix er section)

15

14

13

INPUT A

BAL

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

TRACK STATUS

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

UNBAL

PEAK

RED

2 3 4

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

CH ON/OFF

INPUT B

BAL

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

GUITAR

PHONES

LR

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

TRIMTRIM

+6

0

∞

PLAY

5 6

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

BOUNCE

REC EFF

OFF

PEAK

REC

GREEN

+6

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

-

∞

ST OUT

16

7/8 2TRK1

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

MUTE

18

17

19

FOOT SW

MIX PARAMETER

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

FADER

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

2TRK MODE

MASTERING TRAINING

STATUS

MASTER

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

11. [PEAK] indicators

• Each indicator lights up when the corresponding input

signal reaches the clipping level.

• Set the [TRIM] knob properly not to light the indicator.

12. [CH ON/OFF] keys

• Each key is used to turn on and off of the

corresponding channel. When on, the key illuminates.

See the following description for details about how to use
each element.

20

21

MAP

ACCESS

F1

F2 F3

/SEL

PUNCH

CURSOR

SETUP

F1

AUTO

EDIT

EXIT

/NO

EJECT

ENTER
/YES

TIMEBASE

UNDO
/REDO

SEL

F3

F2

VARI

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

SHIFT

WAVE FORM

CD PLAY

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

22

24

13. [TRA CK ST ATUS/TRA CK SEL] keys

• While stopped, each key is used to change the track

status among OFF, PLAY and REC (READY).
During playback, pressing the key switches between OFF
and PLAY.
During recording, you cannot change the track status.

• When you view or edit mixer parameters such as pan

and EQ in the "Mix parameter edit" mode (described
later), you can select the target track by pressing the
corresponding [TRACK STATUS/TRA CK SEL] key.

• The illumination of each key shows the track status as

follows.
* flashing in red: the track is in REC READY.
* lighting in red: the track is being recorded.
* lighting in green: the track can be played back.
* not lighting (off): the track is muted.

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14. [BOUNCE] key

• Turns the bounce mode on or off.

When on (the key lights), tracks 7-8 are automatically
armed for recording, allowing track 1 through 5 signals
to bounce to track 7 and 8.

• Pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key
enters the “REC EFFECT” mode, in which rerecording a
recorded track with applying the “insert effect” is
possible. While the “REC EFFECT” mode is active, the
[BOUNCE] key flashes in red. To exit the “REC EFFECT”
mode, press the [BOUNCE] key again.

15. [MIX PARAMETER-PAN] key

• When viewing or editing the pan pot setting, press this

key.

• Select the track to be viewed or edited by pressing the
corresponding [TRACK ST ATUS/TRACK SEL] key.

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Names and functions (VF80EX)

16. [MIX PARAMETER-EQ] key

• When viewing or editing the EQ setting, press this key.

• Select the track to be viewed or edited by pressing the
corresponding [TRACK ST ATUS/TRACK SEL] key.

17. [MIX PARAMETER-SCENE / FADER] ke y

• When storing, recalling or deleting a scene memory,

press this key.

• To view track fader positions, press this key while de
pressing the [SHIFT] key.

18. [MIX PARAMETER-EFFECT / ON/OFF] key

• When selecting the internal DSP effects, adjusting the

effect send levels, selecting pre or post of the effect send,
or setting effect parameters, press this key.

• Select the track to be viewed or edited by pressing the
corresponding [TRACK ST ATUS/TRACK SEL] key.

19. [MIX PARAMETER-SCENE SEQ. / MAP] key

• Turns on or off the scene sequence mode.

• When editing the scene sequence map, press this key
while depressing the [SHIFT] key.

20. [2TRK MODE-TRAINING] key

• Turns on or off the "Training mode" in which only tracks

7-8 are played back. When the mode is active, the key
lights up.

21. [2TRK MODE-MASTERING] key

• Turns on or off the "Mastering mode" in which tracks

7-8 are played back with sound processing (the EQ,
reverb and compressor). When the mode is active, the
key lights up.

22. [STA TUS/SEL-MASTER] key

• Turns on or off the master channel.

• Also used to select the track for the mix parameter edit.

23. [MASTER] fader

• Adjusts the output levels of the stereo L/R busses.

24. T rack faders

• Adjusts the playback levels of the tracks 1 through 6 and

7-8.

INPUT A

BAL

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

TRACK STATUS

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

BAL

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

PEAK

RED

2 3 4

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

T op panel (Recor der/Displa y section)

27 28

F1

F2 F3

EXIT

/NO

EJECT

ENTER
/YES

UNDO

TIMEBASE

/REDO

SEL

F3

F2

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

VARI

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

WAVE FORM

CD PLAY

INPUT B

GUITAR

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

PHONES

TRIMTRIM

PEAK

REC

GREEN

5 6

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

25

LR

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

BOUNCE

REC EFF

OFF

PLAY

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

ST OUT

7/8 2TRK1

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

FOOT SW

MIX PARAMETER

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

FADER

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

2TRK MODE

MASTERING TRAINING

MUTE

STATUS

MASTER

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

26

MAP

/SEL

CURSOR

SETUP

F1

AUTO

PUNCH

EDIT

ACCESS

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

29
30
31

32
33

34

SHIFT

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

35
36

48

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16

37

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Names and functions (VF80EX)

25. [TRA CK EDIT / PGM] key

• When editing audio of tracks such as copy/paste, etc.,

press this key.
There are four audio editing functions.

a. copy
b. move
c. erase
d. track exc hange

• Pressing this key while depressing the [SHIFT] key

allows you to carry out the following program-related
functions.

a. creating a new program
b. selecting a program
c. editing a program title
d. deleting a program

26. [CURSOR / / / ] keys

• Used to move the edit point in edit or setup mode.

27. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

• Displays the recorder or mixer status or parameters.

28. Contrast adjusting knob

• Adjusts the LCD contrast.

Turning the knob clockwise makes the contrast higher,
while turning it counterclockwise makes it lower.

35. [LOCATE | / MARK] key

• Each press of this key locates to the previous mark point.

• Pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key

stores the current position in the mark map.

36. [LOCATE | / DELETE] key

• Each press of this key locates to the next mark point.

• Pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key

delete the current mark point directly.

37. [F FWD ] key

• Pressing this key while stopped fast-forwards the

position at 30x speed.

• Pressing this key during playback moves forward the

position at 3x speed with audible cue.

• Pressing this key while holding down the [STOP] key
executes the "LOCA TE REC END" function (locates to the
last recording position of the current program).

38. [REWIND ] key

• Pressing this key while stopped rewinds the position at

30x speed.

• Pressing this key during playback moves backward the
position at 3x speed with audible cue.

• Pressing this key while holding down the [STOP] key
executes the "LOCA TE ABS 0" function (locates to the
beginning of the current program).

29. [A CCESS] indicator

• Lights up while the internal hard disk drive is writing

or reading data.

<Caution>

Do not turn off the VF80EX power while this indicator
lights. Data recorded in the disk may be erased.

30. [PHANT OM] indicator

• Lights up when the phantom power is supplied.

You can switch the phantom power on or off by the

[PHANTOM] switch on the rear panel.

31. [EXIT/NO / EJECT] key

• Used to cancel or interrupt SETUP menu settings or

audio editing functions such as Copy and Paste.
The opposite of the [ENTER/YES] key.

32. [ENTER/YES] key

• Used to execute SETUP menu settings or audio editing

functions such as Copy and Paste. The opposite of the

[EXIT/NO / EJECT] key.

33. [JOG / SHUTTLE] dial

• When the [WA VE FORM SCRUB] key is illuminated, after

pressing any of the [TRACK ST ATUS/TRACK SEL] keys,
rotating this dial scrubs audio digitally with no pitch
change for both forward and backward directions.

• Used to change a parameter value in the edit mode.

• Pressing this dial while holding down the [SHIFT] key

moves the position forward or backward at 1x to 64x
speed depending on the rotating direction and degree.

34. [SHIFT] key

• Used to activate the second (shifted) functions of keys

and a dial. Each shifted function is labeled in a while­line boxes on the panel.

39. [PLAY] key

• Pressing this key starts the recorder playback.

• Pressing the [RECORD] key while holding down this key

(or pressing this key while holding down the [RECORD]
key) starts recording of the armed (REC READY) track(s).

• Pressing this key alone during recording punches out
(releases recording).

• Pressing this key while holding down the [STOP] key
locates to the last playback position.

40. [ST OP] key

• Pressing this key during playback, recording, fast-

forward or rewinding stops the recorder running.

• Also used to cancel or interrupt SETUP menu settings
or audio editing functions such as Copy and Paste.

• Pressing the [F FWD] or [REWIND] key while holding
down this key executes the "LOCA TE REC END" or
"LOCA TE ABS 0" function.

• Pressing the [PLA Y] key while holding down this key
locates to the last playback position.

• Pressing the [RECORD] key while holding down this key
locates to the last recording position.

41. [RECORD] key

• Pressing the [PLA Y] key while holding down this key (or

pressing this key while holding down the [PLA Y] key)
starts recording of the armed (REC READY) track(s).

• Pressing this key alone switches the monitor of the
armed track (s) to Input monitor (the [RECORD] key
flashes).
Pressing this key again switches the monitor back to
Repro monitor.

• Pressing this key while holding down the [STOP] key
locates to the last recording position.

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Names and functions (VF80EX)

42. [W AVE FORM SCRUB / CD PLAY] key

• Pressing this key enters the scrub mode. In the scrub

mode, you can scrub audio forward or backward
digitally.

• Pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key

switches the playback mode between HDD playback and
audio CD playback.

43. [V ARI PITCH / EDIT] ke y

• Pressing this key switches between On and Off of the vari

pitch (vari-speed playback/recording) function.
When the function is active, this key is illuminated.

• Pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key

makes you ready to edit the pitch value via the screen.

44. [LOOP / EDIT] key

• Pressing this key switches between On and Off of the loop

mode. When the mode is active, this key is illuminated.

• Pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key

makes you ready to edit the loop parameters (Start point
and End point) via the screen.

45. [A UT O PUNCH I/O / EDIT] key

• Pressing this key switches between On and Off of the auto

punch mode. When the mode is active, this key is
illuminated.

• Pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key

makes you ready to edit the auto punch parameters (In
point and Out point) via the screen.

In the example below, pressing the [SETUP / F1]
key, [TIME BASE SEL /

F2] key or [UNDO/REDO / F3]

key executes "RECALL", "STORE" or "DELETE" re­spectively.

F1

Recalling a scene

SETUP

F1

F2 F3

Storing a scene

TIMEBASE

SEL

F2

SHIFT

Deleting a scene

UNDO / REDO

F3

46. [TIME BASE SEL / F2] key

• Pressing this key switches the time base shown on the

screen among the following.

a. ABS (absolute time):

Absolute time from 00h00m00s to 23h59m59s.

b. Bar/Beat/Clk (Bar/Beat/Clock):

Bar/Beat/Clock according to the time signature and
tempo information set in the internal tempo map.

c. MTC (MIDI Time Code)

MTC with or without an offset to the ABS time.

• When a key icon is shown above "F2" on the screen,
pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key
executes the function directly.

47. [SETUP / F1] key

• Pressing this key enters the setup mode for editing/

setting the initial setting parameters of recorder and
mixer.

• When a key icon is shown above "F1" on the screen,
pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key
executes the function directly.

48. [UNDO/REDO / F3] key

• Pressing this key cancels the operation for the audio

editing (Copy, Paste, etc.), auto punch in/out or
recording, and returns to the previous condition.
This is the "undo" function.

• Pressing this key again returns to the condition before
carrying out the "undo" function. This is the "redo"
function.

• When a key icon is shown above "F3" on the screen,
pressing this key while holding down the [SHIFT] key
executes the function directly.

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56

Rear panel

Names and functions (VF80EX)

POWER

PHANTOM

ON

49

50

51

49. [A C IN] connector

• Connects the supplied AC power cord. Make sure that

the voltage of your AC outlet matches the specified
voltage.

50. [PO WER] switch

• Turns on or off the power of the unit.

51. [PHANT OM] ON/OFF switch

• When the switch is set to ON, the phantom power is

supplied to the condenser microphone(s) connected to
the [INPUT A/BAL] and/or the [INPUT B/B AL] connector(s).

52. [S/P DIF / D AT A OUTPUT] connector

• Outputs the S/P DIF digital signal. Used to connect to

the coaxial (S/P DIF) digital input of an external digital
device.
If the external device only provides the optical digital
input, use the Fostex COP-1 coaxial/optical converter.

• Connector: RCA pin jack

S/P DIF / DATA

OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT

OFF

52 53

53. [S/P DIF / D AT A INPUT] connector

54. [MIDI OUTPUT] connector

55. [MIDI INPUT] connector

MIDI

INPUT

54 55

• Accepts the S/P DIF digital signal. Used to connect to the

coaxial (S/P DIF) digital output of an external digital
device. If the external device only provides the optical
digital output, use the Fostex COP-1 coaxial/optical
converter.

• Connector: RCA pin jack

• Connects to the MIDI IN connector of an external MIDI

device.

• Mainly transmits MIDI information for synchronization

such as MTC (MIDI Time Code) and MIDI clock with song
position pointer.

• Connector: DIN 5-pin type

• Connects to the MIDI OUT connector of an external MIDI

device.

• Mainly receives MIDI control information such as MMC

(MIDI Machine Control).

• Connector: DIN 5-pin type

56. CD-R/R W drive

• After turning the power on, pressing the eject key in the

front of the drive opens the tray. To close the tray, push
the front of the tray lightly by your hand.

See an appropriate section for the detailed information of
each operation or function.

Side panel

Using the CD-R/RW drive, you can also save/load song data
to/from a CD-R or CD-RW disc, or burn an original audio CD.

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About the hard disk storage device (VF80EX)

About the hard disk stora ge device

The VF80EX is complete with a 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk (storage device) which is formatted in the
Master 8 mode. Therefore, there is no need to newly assemble a hard disk or to format the hard disk.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key while “IDE” is flashed.

Reformatting the hard disk

This section describes how to reformat the hard disk.
The VF80EX adopts a “FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk
Management System-3)” format which is a Fostex
exclusive format. 24 additional tracks can be used in
addition to recording and playing 8-tracks of
uncompressed 44.1kHz/16 bit high quality sound.

<Precaution>

Note that, when you reformat your hard disk, you will
erase all data saved or recorded on the hard disk, as well
as all the settings made. Reformatting your hard disk
restore the VF80EX back to the default setting.
Always make a point to check that there is no data that
you need remaining on the hard disk prior to
reformatting.

4

The menu to select the format type appears.
The display will appear as follows, according to the
previous format type. “****” represents the name of the
drive.

The hard disk formatted in the “Standard” type upon
newly formatting the hard disk will show “Standard” and
“Erase”. The hard disk formatted in the “Quick” type
upon newly formatting the hard disk will show
“Standard” and “Quick”. The user can select one.

Flashing

1

T urn ON the VF80EX.

Press the [SETUP] key .

2

The system will go to the SETUP mode.
The select display of the SETUP menu appears. (The
highlight indicates the menu that is currently selected.)

T urn the [JOG] dial to highlight the “Disk Format” men u

3

title, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

“IDE” indicates the current drive.

Flashing

“Standard”

“Erase”

or

The hard disk is formatted with the access time
of the unit sectors, while judging whether the
sectors are good or bad. The formatting time
tends to be longer with this type, however, the
reliability is better.

Therefore, it is recommended that this default
format type is selected under normal
conditions.

This choice is only available when a hard disk
previously formatted in the “Standard” type is
being reformatted. With this format, the
“Standard” type is maintained, while all data on
the hard disk are erased. The formatting time is
shorter than the time required to format a
“Standard” type.

Flashing

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“Quick”

This is a quick formatting procedure in which all
hard disk sectors are considered to be good
sectors. The formatting time is fast, however, the
procedure cannot discover bad sectors.
Therefore, it is recommended that this format type
is only used when formatting a new hard disk that
Fostex has already confirmed to operate
normally.

Select the format type with the [CURSOR / ] key. Then

5

press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The format type selected is set and “Sure?” flashes.

About the hard disk storage device (VF80EX)

Replacing a hard disk

The user can immediately start recording with the
VF80EX. Note that the current hard disk can also be
replaced with another model for use with the VF80EX.
(However, please only use hard disks that Fostex
recommends.)

Press the [ENTER/YES] key while the [RECORD] key

6

is depressed.

If the “Standard” format is selected and executed, the
formatting process takes place while showing the
progress of the good sectors (Good ***MB) on the disk,
bad sectors on the disk (Bad ***MB) and remainder
(Remain ***MB).
Nothing can be done during the formatting process.
Please wait for a while until the process is completed.

When the hard disk is successfully formatted
(formatting completed), the number of sectors and
noncontiguous sectors are shown after formatted, then
“Completed!” lights up. Formatting is completed
instantaneously if either “Erase” or “Quick” is selected
and executed.
For this reason, the “Completed!” message lights up
without showing the progress status while formatting
is taking place.

Flashing

<Operation Confirmed HD List for the VF80EX>

The updated information on the operation­confirmed HD and backup media for VF80EX is
mentioned in the following Fostex international
web site.

<http: // www . fostex.co.jp/int/inde x.htm>

For those who are unable to check our web site,
please contact the Fostex distributor in your
territory.

<Warning>

This section describes the procedures to replace the hard
disk. However, we recommended that the customer ask
the Fostex Customer Service Department to replace the
VF80EX hard disk. Note that the product is not warranted
for any malfunctions that may occur after the customer
replaces the hard disk on their own. Also note that Fostex
will not be held liable for any accidents that may occur
during the replacement process or any hard disk
damages, if the customer decides to replace their own
hard disk on their own.

<Precautions Upon Replacement>

•

Always turn OFF the power of the VF80EX and unplug
the power plug from the electric outlet when replacing
the hard disk.

•

Always place the hard disk on a flat and stable platform
during the replacement process. Place a soft cloth
under the unit to protect the product from scratching.
Gloves are recommended to prevent any hand injuries.

Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or [STOP] ke y) to escape from

7

the SETUP mode.

The Normal Screen appears indicating the beginning of
the program (P01) that is automatically created after
formatting the hard disk.

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<Precautions Upon Handling the Hard Disk>

•

A hard disk is an extremely sensitive precision device.
Never expose the hard disk to
replacing, assembling or handling. Never leave the
hard disk by a device that generates strong magnetic
fields.

•

Always set the DIP switch and Jumper of the newly
assembled hard disk to the
The hard disk will not operate normally if the setting
is set to
assembled. Refer to the
for more details on the DIP switch and Jumper settings.

•

Note that the connector of some hard disks may be stiff,
and thus make it difficult or impossible to insert or
connect. Never apply excessive force to insert the
connector in such case. Always make a point to gently
insert the connector. Failure to do so may result in
unexpected injuries or damage the hard disk.

“Slave”

or

“Master”

“strong shocks”

“Cable Select”

when the hard disk is

User’s Manual

setting.

of the hard disk

when

About the hard disk storage device (VF80EX)

Unscrew the four screws from the bottom of the main

1

unit that are fixing the panel.

2

1

4

T urn over the panel that the hard disk is fixed according

2

3

to the instructions shown in the figure below.

Note that hard disk cables will be connected.
Be careful not to apply excessive force when turning
over the panel.

After disconnecting the cables, remove the panel that

4

is fixing the hard disk.

Unscrew the four screws with a screwdriver, as shown
in the Figure.

1

3

2

4

Remove the two cable connector s that are connected

3

to the hard disk.

Gently hold the connector and slowly pull out.

Fix a new hard disk to the panel in the reverse or der of

5

removing the hard disk as performed earlier . Connect
the cables. Then house the hard disk at the bottom of
the main unit.

Follow the <Precautions> described earlier, and properly
assemble the parts.

When the new hard disk is successfully assembled,
go to the next section. Now, format the unformatted
hard disk.

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Formatting the Hard disk

Carefully follow the instructions below to newly
format the hard disk properly.

T urn ON the VF80EX after plugging the power cable in

1

the electric outlet.

The VF80EX will startup. “Unformat!” will appear on the
LCD. The menu will automatically go to the SETUP
mode.
The display showing the “Disk Format” menu appears.

About the hard disk storage device (VF80EX)

Flashing

Press the [ENTER/YES] key while the [RECORD] key

5

is depressed.

The formatting process is started. The formatting
process will take some time.
When the formatting is successfully completed,

“Completed!” will light up on the display.

Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or [STOP] ke y) to escape from

6

the SETUP mode.

The Normal Screen appears indicating the beginning
of the program (P01) that is automatically created after
formatting the hard disk.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key .

2

The drive selection display appears.
“IDE” will be flashed.

Flashing

Press the [ENTER/YES] key where the “IDE” is flashed.

3

The menu to select the format type appears.

“****” represents the name of the drive.

<CAUTION>

Either the
be selected. However, make sure that the

“Standard”

formatting a newly installed hard disk.

“Standard”

or

“Quick”

format type can

format type is selected when

<Normal Screen>

Flashing

Press the [ENTER/YES] key where the “Standard” is

4

flashed.

The format type selected is set and “Sure?” flashes.

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Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

Basic Recording and Playback

This chapter describes the basics of recording and playback audio using the VF80EX.
Before carrying out recording/playback, read “About a demonstration song!”, “Connections of external

equipment”, “Preliminary knowledge” and “LCD”.

About a demonstration song!

Your VF80EX may have a demonstration song on program 1 (P01) when shipped (note that some VF80EX
units may not have a demonstration song, depending on the production). Please check whether a
demonstration song is recorded or not on your unit according the following manner.

<To check whether a demonstration song is recorded or not>

After turning on the unit and booting up program 1, press the [PLAY] key to start playback.

• If the level meters move:
A demonstration song is recorded.

Title of the recorded demonstration song will be
indicated for the program title.

If a demonstration song is recorded, you can listen to the song any time by playing back program
1 (see page 28 for details about how to play back a program).
Note that you cannot record a new material on program 1 if a demonstration song is recorded on
program 1. Therefore, before starting recording for the first time, you must carry out any of the
following operations.

Note: You can start recording without the need for carrying out any of the following operations if no
demonstration song is recorded on your unit.

If you wish to start recording while keeping the demonstration song

Create a new program.
The newly created program is not record-prohibited, so you can record a material onto it.

See page “61” for details about how to create a new program.

If you wish to record a material on pr ogram 1 (o verwriting the demonstration song)

Set "Rec Protect" menu in the setup mode to "Off".
Now you can overwrite the demonstration song on program 1 by a new material.

• If the level meters do not move:
No demonstration song is recorded.

Temporary title such as "#0001" will be indicated
for the program title.

See page “141” for details about how to make the record-protect setting to "Off".

If you wish to record a material onto program 1 after deleting the demonstration song

Delete program 1.
After deleting program 1, a new blank "program 1" is automatically created onto which you can
record a new material.

See page “62” for details about how to delete a program.

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Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

Connections of external equipment

You can connect various sound sources and external devices to the input and output connectors of the
VF80EX as shown in the example below. When making connection, make sure that the [MASTER] fader
is set to the lowest (“∞”) position and the [PHONES] knob to the left most (“MIN”) position. Otherwise,
your speakers or headphones may damage by the audio noise generated when connecting cables.

Headphones

Microphones (Dynamic
or condenser type)

<Note>

You cannot use both the

[UNBAL]

connectors on INPUT A and

INPUT B simultaneously. Plugging the

[UNBAL]
[BAL]

connector disconnects the

connector.

Guitar processor

Electric guitar

[BAL]

and

INPUT A

BAL

BAL

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

CH ON/OFF

PEAK

INPUT B

GUITAR

TRIMTRIM

PEAK

Electric bass

PHONES

ST OUT

LR

MIX PARAMETER

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

FADER

2TRK MODE

BOUNCE

MASTERING TRAINING

REC EFF

Amplifier + Speakers etc.

Foot switch (mode 8051)

FOOT SW

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

F1

F2 F3

ACCESS

PHANTOM

Top panel

<Note>

Do not power on the machine with non-speci­fied foot SW connected to the foot SW jack.
When powering on the machine with non­specified foot SW (latch type foot SW, etc.)
connected to the foot SW jack, there is a case
that the machine does not correctly boot up
with

“No Drive!”

power off the machine once, disconnect the
foot SW and then power back on.

alert message. In such a case,

AC outlet

Digital equipment (CD, MD , D AT etc.)

POWER

S/P DIF / DATA

PHANTOM

ON

OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT

OFF

MIDI

INPUT

Rear panel

Sequencer

PC w/sequence software

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Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

LCD

This section describes major contents on the LCD
display and their operations.

Display when turning on the power

When turning on the power of the VF80EX on which
a formatted hard disk is installed, the unit starts up
and “Initial..” and “version number” appears on the LCD
display, followed by “Current Dr”, “IDE”, “hard disk name
(momentarily)” and “record mode (Standard or
Quick)”. Then the unit gets ready at the beginning
(ABS 0) of the program which was selected when the
power was turned off last time. The current position
is shown by the time base previously selected.
The display that appears when the unit gets ready is
call “Normal screen”. The Normal screen shows the fol­lowing items.

Switching the time base

Each press of the [TIME BASE SEL] key cycles the time
base of the Normal screen between “ABS”, “BAR/BEA T/
CLK” and “MTC”.

Normal screen with ABS time base

Normal screen with BAR/BEAT/CLK time base

Screen example while starting up

3

Normal screen

4

2
1

65

1. Scene number & name

With the initial setting, “S00: Initial Mix” appears.

2. Program n umber & name

With the initial setting, “P01: #0001” (#0001 is a tentative
name) appears.

3. Mark number & name

With the initial setting, “00: ABS 0” appears, showing that the
current location is at the beginning of the program. When
the recorder starts running, “:” between the number and
name is replaced with “+”.

4. Time base

With the initial setting, the ABS time base is selected.
You can change the time base by using the [TIME BASE SEL]
key (see the next section).

5. Level meter s for T racks 1 thr ough 8

6. Master level meter s for the Stereo output (L, R)

Normal screen with MTC time base

“Disk remain” indication

You can check the disk remaining space which shows
the “recordable space left on the current disk”.
The disk remaining space (REM) is shown during “Rec
ready” or “Recording”, in “time” when the remaining
time is less than 100 hours, or in “MB (Megabyte)” of
the remaining space when it exceeds 100 hours.
Note that the remaining time is shown as the record­able time when you record onto a single track.
You can calculate the recordable time for recording
onto 8 tracks by dividing the displayed remaining time
by 8.

Remaining time displayed in time

Remaining time displayed in MB

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Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

Preliminary knowledge

• Inputs and tracks

You can record onto adjacent two tracks (Tracks 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, or 7-8) or a mono track (one of Tracks 1 through

6). You cannot select another combination.
The input signal from [INPUT A] is fed to odd tracks (1, 3, 5 and 7), while the input signal from [INPUT B] is fed
to even tracks (2, 4, 6 and 8). Because each input signal is directly fed to appropriate tracks, you cannot tailor
the signal when recording. However, you can add reverb or equalize the sound during mixdown, or rerecord a
track sound later with applying a distortion-type effect.

PEAK

INPUT A

INPUT B

BALANCE

UNBALANCE

BALANCE

UNBALANCE

TRIM

TRIM

CH ON/OFF

CH ON/OFF

PEAK

TRACK STATUS

/ TRACK SEL

HARD DISK

TRACK 1

TRACK 2

TRACK 3

TRACK 4

TRACK 5

TRACK 6

TRACK 7

TRACK 8

<Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (phone) input connectors>

Both the balanced and unbalanced input connectors are provided for [INPUT A] and [INPUT B], allowing con­nection of balanced and unbalanced devices. In addition, the phantom (DC 48 V) power can be supplied to
the balanced XLR inputs, so you can use condenser microphones that need the phantom power (see the fol­lowing section about how to use condenser microphones).

<Note>:

When plugging the unbalanced (phone) input connector, the balanced (XLR) input connector is disconnected.

You cannot use both the balanced and unbalanced inputs simultaneously.

• How to use condenser microphones

When connecting a condenser microphone that needs the phantom power, set the [PHANTOM] switch on the rear
panel to “ON”. Read the following notes carefully before using the phantom power.

<Notes for using the phantom power>

• Be sure to keep the following notes.

* When connecting a condenser microphone to the balanced input

connector of the VF80EX, check whether or not the microphone needs

PHANTOM

ON

OFF

S/P DIF / DATA

OUTPUT INPUT

POWER

[PHANTOM] switch

<Important notes for on/off switching>

Note that the VF80EX power must be ON when
changing the
Also note that the
set to

“OFF”

[PHANTOM]

switch setting.

[PHANTOM]

switch should be

after using the phantom power.

the phantom power (+48 V).
* Switch the
* When switching the

[PHANTOM]

switch to ON after connecting a microphone.

[PHANTOM]

switch, or when plugging or

unplugging a microphone, mute the VF80EX output signals.
* When connecting a dynamic microphone to the balanced input

connector, set the

[PHANTOM]

switch to OFF. Otherwise, the

microphone may damage.

• Y ou cannot use the phantom power f or following micr ophones.

* microphones with the unbalanced output
* high impedance microphones
* microphones with the XLR connectors that leaks a signal between

pin #2 and pin #1 or pin #3 and pin #1
* microphones with the center tapout type ground such as old-

fashioned ribbon microphones

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Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

Basic recording (recor ding onto a single track)

At first, let’s record a single sound source onto a single track to know the basic recording procedure of the VF80EX
There are 8 recording tracks (Tracks 1 through 8) and you can record onto any desired track(s).
In the following example, we are going to record an electric guitar (with an effect unit) onto Track 1.
Before starting, set all the track faders (1 through 6 and 7-8) and the master fader to the lowest position (-∞), and
the [TRIM] knob to the left most position (LINE).

6

2

PLAY

5 6

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

ST OUT

LR

MIX PARAMETER

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

FADER

2TRK MODE

BOUNCE

MASTERING TRAINING

REC EFF

OFF

MUTE

7/8 2TRK1

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

FOOT SW

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

STATUS

/SEL

MASTER

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

CURSOR

TIMEBASE

SETUP

F1

AUTO

PUNCH

EDIT

SEL

F2

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

4 5 9 7

F1

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

ENTER
/YES

UNDO
/REDO

EXIT
/NO

F3

VARI

F2 F3

EJECT

SHIFT

WAVE FORM

CD PLAY

10

ACCESS

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

8

11

BAL

INPUT A

BAL

INPUT B

PHONES

1

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

6

PEAK

TRACK STATUS

3

+6

+6

0

0

GUITAR

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

RED

REC

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

2 3 4

+6

+6

0

TRIMTRIM

PEAK

GREEN

+6

0

0

4

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

-10

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

Preparation for recording

Connect the [INPUT A] UNBAL jack to the output of the

1

effect unit whose input is connected to a guitar .

To record onto Track 1, 3, 5 or 7, use INPUT A.

Connect the [PHONES] jack to headphones for moni-

2

toring.

Press the [TRACK STA TUS/TRA CK SEL] key of T rack

3

1.

The key lighting in green changes to flashing in red,
showing Track 1 is now armed. (The “Remain” time is
shown on the screen.)
The [CH ON/OFF] key of INPUT A automatically lights.
In this condition, by pressing the [CH ON/OFF] key of IN­PUT A, INPUT A can be muted.

28

Raise both the track 1 fader and master fader to “0” po-

4

sition.

This is preparation for monitoring sound. If both of
these faders are set at the minimum position, no sound
can be monitored.

<Note>:

the monitor level without affecting the recording
level. To adjust the recording level, use the
knob of INPUT A.

Press the [RECORD] key .

5

The key starts flashing in red, while Track 1 (which is
armed) changes to the input monitor mode.

The track 1 fader can be used for adjusting

[TRIM]

Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

Use the [TRIM] knob of INPUT A while playing the gui-

6

tar to get proper gain.

Set the gain at maximum within the range in which the
[PEAK] indicator does not turn on when playing the
guitar at the loudest volume.
You can monitor both the input level of Track 1 and the
stereo (L & R) output level from the bar-graph meters
on the screen.

<Note>:

Set the gain not to light the

[PEAK]

indicator
when playing the guitar at the loudest volume.
When the

[PEAK]

indicator lights, the input level is
too high and the sound may be distorted or digital
noise may be generated.

In the condition above, if you turn the [PHONES] knob
clockwise, you can monitor the sound from the head­phones.

<Warning!>:

[PHONE]

Be careful not to excessively raise the

volume. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds

may have an adverse effect on hearing.

Recording

Press the [REWIND] key while holding down the [STOP]

7

key to locate to “ABS 0”.

If the current recorder position is “ABS 0”, you can skip
the operation above.

T o stop recording, press the [ST OP] key.

9

After showing “Please Wait!”, the LCD returns to the Nor­mal screen.

<Unarming a track>

To unarm a track, press the flashing [TRACK STA­TUS/TRACK SEL] key twice. The key changes to light

in green.

Now you have recorded a sound source onto a track.

Playback

Press the [REWIND] key while holding down the [ST OP]

10

key to locate to “ABS 0”.

Press the [PLA Y] key to start playbac k.

11

You can control the playback level by the track 1 fader.
If you find that the recording was not successfully made,
use the undo/redo function and try recording again.

<Trac k m uting >

The playback level of each recorded track can be con­trolled using the corresponding track fader.
You can mute the playback track by pressing the cor­responding [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key except
in the mix parameter edit mode.

Undo/Redo

After finishing a recording, pressing the [UNDO/
REDO] key returns to the condition just before re-

cording (Undo).
If you press the [UNDO/REDO] key again, you can
cancel the Undo operation and return back to the
condition after recording.

[UNDO/REDO] key

Press the [PLA Y] key while holding down the [RECORD]

8

key to start recording.

The [TRACK STA TUS/TRACK SEL] key of Track 1 and the
[RECORD] key light on, showing the VF80EX is now re-

cording.

The VF80EX uses the direct recording method. In this
method, a digital signal just after the A/D con version is
directly recorded onto a track, without being routed to
extra algorithms such as EQ.
You can add reverb or equalize the sound during
mixdown.
In addition, the insert effect function allows rerecor d­ing a track sound with applying a distortion-type effect
later. See “using the insert effect” on pa ge 83.

When the recorder starts running, the mark number and name
shown on the top line of the screen changes as below, showing
that the current position is ahead of “ABS 0” point.

TIMEBASE

<Note>:

SETUP

F1

AUTO

PUNCH I/O

EDIT

The undo/redo function is available to any re-

UNDO / REDO

SEL

F3

F2

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

SHIFT

WAVE FORM

VARI

CD PLAY

MARK

LOCATE

DELETE

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

cording, however, if you carry out any of the following
operations after recording, you cannot use the undo/
redo function.
Therefore, if you are not satisfied with the recording,
press the

[UNDO/REDO]

key immediately to undo the

recording and make recording again.

* Making a new recording
* Making a new editing (copy, move, erase, auto punch

in/out, etc.)
* Turning off the power
* Executing program select, rename, and deleting
* Executing drive selection

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Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

Basic recording (recor ding onto two tracks)

After recording onto track 1 as described in the previous section, let’s make recording of a stereo sound source
onto tracks 3 and 4.

Stereo source

1

PLAY

5 6

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

ST OUT

LR

MIX PARAMETER

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

FADER

2TRK MODE

BOUNCE

MASTERING TRAINING

REC EFF

OFF

MUTE

7/8 2TRK1

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

FOOT SW

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

STATUS

/SEL

PUNCH

CURSOR

SETUP

F1

AUTO

EDIT

TIMEBASE

SEL

F2

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

MASTER

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

3 4 8 6

F1

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

ENTER
/YES

UNDO
/REDO

VARI

EXIT
/NO

F3

F2 F3

EJECT

SHIFT

WAVE FORM

CD PLAY

9

ACCESS

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

7

10

INPUT A

BAL

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

5

TRACK STATUS

2

+6

+6

0

-10

3

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

-

∞

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

PEAK

RED

2 3 4

+6

0

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

∞

BAL

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

INPUT B

GUITAR

PHONES

TRIMTRIM

PEAK

REC

GREEN

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

7

Preparation for recording

Connect the [INPUT A] UNBAL and [INPUT B] UNBAL

1

jacks to the L and R outputs of the stereo source re­spectively .

Press the [TRACK ST A TUS/TRACK SEL] keys of T racks

2

3 and 4.

The keys lighting in green change to flashing in red,
showing Tracks 3 and 4 are now armed. (The “Remain”
time is shown on the screen.)
The [CH ON/OFF] keys of INPUT A and B automatically
light in green.

Raise the faders of tracks 3 and 4 and [MASTER] fader

3

to “0” position.

This is preparation for monitoring sound. If both of
these faders are set at the minimum position, no sound
can be monitored.

30

Press the [RECORD] key .

4

The [RECORD] key starts flashing in red, while Tracks 3
and 4 (which are armed) changes to the input monitor
mode.

Use the [TRIM] knobs of INPUT A and B while playing

5

the stereo source to get proper gain.

Set the gain at maximum within the range in which the
[PEAK] indicator does not turn on.
You can monitor both the input level of Tracks 3 and 4
from the bar-graph meters on the screen.

Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

<Note>:

tor. When the
is too high and the sound may be distorted or digi­tal noise may be generated.

In the condition above, if you turn the [PHONES] knob
clockwise, you can monitor the sound from the head­phones.

<Warning!>:

[PHONE]

may have an adverse effect on hearing.

Set the gain not to light the

[PEAK]

indicator lights, the input level

Be careful not to excessively raise the

volume. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds

[PEAK]

indica-

Recording

Locate to the start position (time) for recording.

6

Press the [PLA Y] key while holding down the [RECORD]

7

key to start recording.

The [TRACK STA TUS/TRACK SEL] keys of Tracks 3 and 4,
as well as the [RECORD] key light on, showing the VF80
is now recording.

You can see the meter for Track 1 also moving. By rais­ing the Track 1 fader, you can make overdubbing onto
tracks 3 and 4 while listening to playback of track 1.

When the recorder starts running, the mark number
and name shown on the top line of the screen changes
as below, showing that the current position is ahead
of “ABS 0” point.

T o stop recording, press the [ST OP] key.

8

After showing “Please Wait!”, the LCD returns to the Nor­mal screen.

<Unarming tracks>

To unarm tracks now recorded, press the flashing
[TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] keys again. The keys
changes to light in green.

Playback

Locate to the desired position (time) for playback.

9

Press the [PLA Y] ke y to start playback.

10

You can control track playback levels by using the cor-

responding track faders.

If you find that the recording was not successfully made,

use the undo/redo function and try recording again.

<T rack muting>

The playback level of each recorded track can be con­trolled using the corresponding track fader.
You can mute the playback tracks by pressing the
corresponding [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] keys
except in the mix parameter edit mode.

<How to use recording tracks eff ectively>

The VF80EX has 8 recordable tracks.
If you record materials onto all 8 tracks according
to the procedures described in “Basic recording”,
you cannot record further materials.
To record more materials, you can use the “track
bounce” technique to save tracks as follows:

1. Record materials onto tracks 1 through 6.

2. Mix the signals recorded on tracks 1 through
6 and record the mixed signal onto tracks 7 and

8.

Then tracks 1 through 6 can be used to record
other materials.

This is the basic technique used for Multitrackers.
We recommend that tracks 7 and 8 are basically
used as the destination tracks of “track bounce” from
tracks 1 through 6.
See “Adv anced Operation” for details about the track
bounce technique.

In addition, tracks 7 and 8 play an important role
in “training mode” and “mastering mode” described
later in “Advanced functions”.

The VF80EX also provides the “track exchange”
function which allows you to keep recordable
tracks.
The VF80EX has 16 additional tracks for each pro­gram, in addition to 8 recordable (and playable)
real tracks (1 through 8). The “track exchange” func­tion allows you to exchange a real track and an
additional track, making the real track empty.

See page 56 “Recorder functions.”

Now you have recorded a stereo source onto two tracks
(3 and 4).

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Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

Mark function

The VF80EX has the Mark function which allows you to set marks at the desired positions in a song.
You can locate to a mark position immediately, as well as use mark positions for the punch in and out points,
beginning and end points for repeat and editing points for track editing such as copy, move, erase, etc.
This section describes how to set, delete and locate to a mark. For details about editing a mark, see “Recorder

functions” described later.

Setting a mark on the fly

In the initial condition, Mark 00 is automatically en­tered at the beginning of the current program (ABS

0) and named “ABS 0”.
You can enter up to 99 marks (Mark 01 through 99).
Mark number and name are shown on the Normal
screen as the arrow points in the screen example be­low. (You cannot edit or delete Mark 00.)

During playback (or while stopped), press [|

1

key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

“Entry Mark” is shown briefly and a mark is entered at

the current position.
Also the time marked is entered in the mark map list
(see “Recorder functions” for details).

T o enter another mark, repeat step 1) above.

2

/ MARK]

Locating a mark

You can locate to a mark using the [| ] or [ |] key.

Current position

[I

] key

• Pressing [| ] key locates to the previous mark.

In the example above, each time you press the key from
the current position, the recorder will locate to Mark 03

-> 02 -> 01 -> 00.

• Pressing [ |] key locates to the next mark.

In the example above, each time you press the key from
the current position, the recorder will locate to Mark 04

-> 05 -> 06.

The current (located) mark number is shown on the
Normal screen.

[ I] key

<Note>

Marks are assigned in ascending order of ABS time.
For example, even if you enter marks in order as shown
in the upper diagram below, the mark numbers are as­signed as shown in the lower diagram.

Deleting a mark

You can delete unnecessary mark

While stopped, locate to the mark to be deleted using

1

the [|

The mark to be deleted is shown on the screen.

Press the [ |/DELETE] key while holding down the

2

[SHIFT] key .

A pop-up panel asking for confirmation to delete the
current mark appears, in which “Sure?” blinks.

To cancel the operation for deletion, press the [EXIT/

NO] key.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key while holding down the

3

[RECORD] key .

The current mark is deleted.

] or [ |] key .

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Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

PHANTOM

ACCESS

PEAK

CH ON/OFF

LR

GUITAR

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

MASTERING TRAINING

EFFECTEQPAN

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

TRACK

TRIMTRIM

MIX PARAMETER

PGM

FADER

MAP

ON/OFF

2TRK MODE

FOOT SW

ST OUT

PHONES

INPUT A

BOUNCE

INPUT B

PEAK

CH ON/OFF

UNBAL

UNBAL

BAL

BAL

F1

F2 F3

EDIT

REC EFF

ABS locate functions

There are four types of the ABS locate functions as below.

• Pressing the [REWIND] key while holding down the [ST OP] key locates to the beginning of the current program

(ABS 00), regardless of the time base setting.

• Pressing the [F FWD] key while holding down the [STOP] key locates to the end position of the last recording of

the current program (REC END).
You can use this function to locate to the end point of a song or to check the length of a song.

• Pressing the [PLA Y] key while holding down the [ST OP] key locates to the beginning of the last playback.

• Pressing the [RECORD] key while holding down the [STOP] key locates to the beginning of the last recording.

Punch in/out

If you are not satisfied with your recording and want to modify only a specific part, you can replace the part with
a new recording using the punch in/out technique.
“Punch in” switches the transport mode from playback to recording, while “Punch out” switches the transport
mode from recording to playback. The point at which a punch in is carried out is called a “punch in point”, while
the point at which a punch out is carried out is called a “punch out point.”
You can carry out the punch in/out operation in 3 ways:

* Manual punch in/out using the keys on the unit
* Using the foot switch (Model 8051)
* Auto punch in/out function

After setting the punch in and out points, the punch
in/out can be took place automatically.

The following description is assumed that the track(s)
to be punched in/out are armed and the source input
level is set appropriately by using the [TRIM] knob.

Manual punch in/out using the keys on the unit

Start playback by pressing the [PLAY] key from a po-

1

sition before the punch in point.

When the playback position reaches the punch in point,

2

press the [RECORD] key while holding down the [PLA Y]
key .

Only the armed track(s) switch from playback to record­ing.

At the punch out point, press the [PLAY] key .

3

The armed track(s) switch from recording to playback.

Punch in/out using the foot switc h

Connect the Model 8051 foot switch to the [FOO T SW]

1

jack.

FOOT SW (Model 8051)

[FOOT SW] jack

<Note>

Do not power on the machine with non-specified foot
SW connected to the foot SW jack.
When powering on the machine with non-specified
foot SW (latch type foot SW, etc.) connected to the
foot SW jack, there is a case that the machine does
not correctly boot up with
In such a case, power off the machine once, discon­nect the foot SW and then power back on.

Start playback by pressing the [PLAY] key from a po-

2

sition before the punch in point.

“No Drive!”

alert message.

When the playback position reaches the punch in point,

3

step on the foot switch.

Only the armed track(s) switch from playback to record­ing.

At the punch out point, step on the f oot switch.

4

33

The armed track(s) switch from recording to playback.

Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

Auto punch in/out function

You must set the punch in and out points before per­forming auto punch in/out recording.
You can set the points either during playback and
while stopped. In the following description, we assume
that the “ABS” time base is selected.

• Setting the punch in/out points on the fly during playback
(or while stopped)

Press the [AUT O PUNCH/EDIT] key while holding down

1

the [SHIFT] key .

The screen for setting the punch in/out points appears.

During playback, this counter shows the current
recorder position in real time.

• Setting the punch in/out points numerically

While the recorder is stopped, you can set the in and
out points by entering the time numerically.

While stopped, press the [AUTO PUNCH/EDIT] key

1

while holding down the [SHIFT] key .

The screen for setting the punch in/out points appears.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key while the punch in point

2

value is highlighted on the screen as above.

Now you can edit the punch in point value.
Initially, the “seconds” value starts blinking, showing
that it can be edited.

At the point at which you want to set the punch in point,

2

press the [SETUP/

F1] key while holding down the

[SHIFT] key .

“In Point Stored!” appears briefly, and the point is stored

as the punch in point.

The time (or bar/beat) stored is shown here.

At the point at which you want to set the punch out point,

3

press the [TIME BASE SEL/

F2] key while holding down

the [SHIFT] key .

“Out Point Stored!” appears briefly, and the point at which

you carry out the operation above is stored as the punch
out point.

Flashing

Move the blinking value by using the [CURSOR / ]

3

key and enter the desired value using the [JOG] dial.

After completing editing the time value, press the [EN-

4

TER/YES] key .

The edited time is stored as the punch in point.

Use the [CURSOR ] key to highlight the punch out

5

point value, and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

Now you can edit the punch out point value.

Flashing

The time (or bar/beat) stored is shown here.

<Note>

Set the punch in point earlier than the punch out point.

34

Enter the desired value with the same method as en-

6

tering the punch in point, then press the [ENTER/YES]
key .

The edited time is stored as the punch out point.

After storing times for both points, press the [EXIT/NO]

7

key .

The LCD returns to the Normal screen.

Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

• T aking a mark point in the punc h in or punch out point

You can take a mark point in the punch in or out point.

<Note>

The following operation is possible only when any marks
are stored using the Mark function described earlier.

Press the [AUT O PUNCH/EDIT] key while holding down

1

the [SHIFT] key .

The screen for setting the punch in/out points appears.

Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key when the in point time

2

value is highlighted (as above).

The highlighted line changes to show a mark.

• Performing auto punch in/out recor ding

After storing the punch in and out points, you can
perform the auto punch in/out recording.

Press the [AUT O PUNCH /EDIT] key (to illuminate the

1

key).

The auto punch mode is now active.

Locate to the earlier position to the punch in point.

2

Press the [RECORD] key while holding down the

3

[PLA Y] key.

A “take” of auto punch in/out recording starts and
“T AKE” lights up on the screen.

The recorder starts playback, and then automatically
puts into the record mode at the punch in point. It
automatically switches to playback at the punch out
point.

<Rehearsal>

In the step 3) above, if you press only the [PLA Y] key,
a “rehearsal” of auto punch in/out recording starts
and “RHSL ” lights up on the screen.
In the rehearsal mode, when the recorder reaches
the punch in point, only the monitor of the armed
track(s) switches to “Input monitor” without perform­ing actual recording.
You can rehearse as many times as you like before
actual recording.

Showing a mark.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key .

3

The highlighted mark starts blinking.

Blinking

Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired mark, and then

4

press the [ENTER/YES] key .

The selected mark position is taken in the punch
in point.

Use the [CURSOR

5

] key to highlight the punch out

point value, and press the [ENTER/YES] ke y .

Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired mark, and then

6

press the [ENTER/YES] key .

The selected mark position is taken in the punch out
point.

Hint:

If you use the loop function together with the re­hearsal mode, you can rehearse your playing re­peatedly without the need of the recorder opera­tion, allowing you to concentrate on your playing.
See “Recorder functions” for details about the loop
function.

After setting both points, press the [EXIT/NO] key.

7

35

Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

Mixing

After recording all tracks (1 through 8), you can tailor the sound of each track. The following describes about
settings for level, pan, EQ and effects.

Adjusting levels

Adjust the playback level of eac h track using the cor-

1

responding fader (1 through 6 and 7/8).

The levels of tracks 7 and 8 are simultaneously con­trolled by a single fader (7/8).

Adjust the stereo master output (ST OUT L/R) levels

2

using the [MASTER] fader.

<About master output levels>

You can view the stereo master output (L/R) levels
from the L/R level meters on the screen. The output
levels are affected by the [MASTER] fader position.
Be sure not to set the fader level too high to avoid
the sound distorted.

Setting pan position

You can set the pan position of each track.

Press the [P AN] key.

1

The pan setting screen is shown, where “Select TRK!” is
flashing in the initial condition.

MIX PARAMETER

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

FADER

MASTERING TRAINING

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

2TRK MODE

[P AN] key

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

BOUNCE

REC EFF

Flashing

Set the pan position using the [JOG] dial.

3

The pan icon on the screen changes in real time accord­ing to the rotation of the [JOG] dial.

Repeat steps 2) and 3) to set other tracks.

4

After completing the pan setting, press the [EXIT/NO]

5

key .

The LCD returns to the Normal screen.

Adjusting EQ

Press the [EQ] key .

1

The EQ screen is shown, where “Select TRK!” is flashing
in the initial condition.

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

BOUNCE

REC EFF

Press the [TRACK ST A TUS/TRA CK SEL] key of the de-

2

sired track.

The default preset library entry (“L00: 2-SHL V”) is shown,
in which the High Gain field is highlighted, showing that
it can be edited.

MIX PARAMETER

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

FADER

2TRK MODE

MASTERING TRAINING

[EQ] key

MAP

EFFECTEQPA N

ON/OFF

Flashing

Press the [TRACK ST A TUS/TRA CK SEL] key of the de-

2

sired track (or use the [CURSOR

/ ] keys to select

the desired track).

The pan icon of the selected track is highlighted, show­ing that it is editable.

highlighted

36

highlighted

<Selecting from the EQ library>:

There are 36 presets besides the default preset in the
EQ library. You can select a desired preset accord­ing to the situation and tailor the sound. See “Mixer

functions” for details.

Edit the “Hi Gain” v alue using the [JOG] dial.

3

The EQ curve is shown according to the value setting,
while the sound changes in real time.
You can set the value between -18 dB and + 18 dB.

Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

Highlight the “Lo Gain” field b y using the [CURSOR ]

4

key , and edit the “Lo Gain” value using the [JOG] dial.

You can set the value between -18 dB and + 18 dB, as
same as the Hi Gain.

Repeat steps 2 through 4 to edit EQ on other tracks.

5

After completing the EQ setting, press the [EXIT/NO]

6

key .

The LCD returns to the Normal screen.

Setting effects

There are two methods for using the internal effect
processor of the VF80EX: “loop effect” and “insert effect”.
The following describes how to set the send level and
select an effect type of the loop effect.
See “Mixer Function” for details about the loop effect,
such as how to make pre/post setting of an effect send
or how to set effect parameters.
See also “Advanced Operations” on page 83 for details
about the insert effect.

Press the [EFFECT] key .

1

The effect send level setting screen appears initially.
Each press of the [EFFECT] key switches between the
effect send level setting screen, effect type selection
screen and effect send pre/post selection screen.

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

BOUNCE

REC EFF

MIX PARAMETER

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

FADER

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

2TRK MODE

MASTERING TRAINING

[EFFECT] key

Flashing

Use the [JOG] dial to enter the send level.

3

While the send level changes, the corresponding icon
also changes in real time.
When the value increases, the effect sound of the cur­rently selected effect type will be output.

To set the eff ect send levels for other trac ks, carry out

4

step 2 and 3 above repeatedly .

Effect type setting

The VF80EX provides 38 effect types (L01 through L38) used
for the loop effect and 6 effect types (L39 through L44) used
for the insert effect.

Bring up the effect type setting screen and select the

2

desired effect type by rotating the [JOG] dial.

While rotating the [JOG] dial, the effect type appears
one after the other among 38 types (L01 ~ L38).

Highlighted

<Note>

If you select an effect type used for the insert effect
(i.e. any one of L39 through L44), the screens for
effect type selection and effect send pre/post selec­tion are not shown.

After selecting the desired effect type, press the [EN-

3

TER/YES] key .

The selected effect type is set.

Press the [EFFECT] key to bring up the effect send level

4

setting screen.

Effect send level setting

While the effect send level setting screen is shown,

2

press the [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key of the
desired track.

The effect knob icon of the selected track is highlighted,
showing that it can be edited. The default value for track
sends 1 through 6 is “0” while the default value for the
master is “80”.

highlighted

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Adjust the effect send levels as described above.

5

<Pre/post setting of effect sends>

All the effect sends from tracks 1 through 6 are
initially set to “post-fader”. Therefore, when a track
fader is completely down, no signal is sent even if
you raise the effect send level of the track.
You can also select “pre-fader” if necessary.
See “Mixer functions” for details.

<Parameter setting for each effect type>

You can set parameters for the selected effect type.
See “Mixer functions” for details about parameter
setting.

<On/Off setting of the effect>

You can switch on or off the effect alternately by
pressing the [EFFECT/

ON/OFF] key while holding
down the [SHIFT] key.
See “Mixer functions” for details.

Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)

Mixdown

After tailoring sound of all the tracks, let’s make a master tape (disc) using your master recorder (cassette, DAT,
MD, etc.). As the VF80EX can feed the stereo outputs (L and R) via the S/PDIF (coaxial) digital output jack, you
can make the master tape (disc) in digital domain if your recorder provides a digital input jack. If your digital
recorder only provides the optical input jack, use the Fostex COP-1 optical to coaxial converter.

<Using the mastering mode/internal mastering mode:>

The VF80EX provides the “mastering mode” and “internal
mastering mode”.

In the mastering mode, you can record a material mixed
down to track 7 and 8 to an external master recorder,
while applying sound processing. The mastering mode
allows you to perform advanced mastering.
See “Adv anced Operations” on page 76 for details about the
mastering mode.

In the internal mastering mode, you can create a master song
inside the VF80EX, without the need of using an external
master recorder. Also, you can create an audio CD from
master materials mastered in the mastering mode. (Note
that you need the optional CD-RW drive to create an audio
CD.)
See “Advanced Operations” on page 79 for details about the
internal mastering mode, and “Save/load of song data” on
page 125 for details about creating an audio CD.

Analog mixdown

Analog master recorder

INPUT A

INPUT B

BAL

BAL

GUITAR

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

Connect the [ST OUT - L/R] jacks to the input jacks of

1

TRIMTRIM

CH ON/OFF

PEAK

PEAK

your analog master recorder .

Set the recording level of the master recorder.

2

PHONES

ST OUT

LR

MIX PARAMETER

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

FADER

2TRK MODE

BOUNCE

MASTERING TRAINING

REC EFF

FOOT SW

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

F1

F2 F3

ACCESS

PHANTOM

Digital mixdown

POWER

S/P DIF / DATA

PHANTOM

ON

OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT

OFF

Digital master recorder

Connect the [DAT A OUTPUT] jack to the digital input

1

jack of your master recorder.

Set the master recorder’ s recording source to the digi-

2

tal input.

• The sampling frequency of the VF80EX is fixed to 44.1

kHz, so you cannot record the VF80EX digital output
signal to the master recorder that cannot accept 44.1
kHz digital signals.

• In general, you cannot adjust the digital input level

of a digital recorder.

Adjust the stereo output level of the VF80EX using the

3

[MASTER] fader.

• In general, set the fader so that the level meter on the

master recorder indicates “0” when the VF80EX feeds
the loudest level signal.
If the level is too high, the sound may be distorted.

Start recording the master recorder , and start playback

4

of the VF80EX from the beginning of the song.

MIDI

INPUT

Start recording the master recorder , and start playback

3

of the VF80EX from the beginning of the song.

When recording finishes, stop both the units.

4

<Fade in/out:>

You can fade in or fade out a song by using the [MASTER]
fader.

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When recording finishes, stop both the units.

5

Mixer Functions (VF80EX)

Mixer Functions

Initial condition when turning on the power

When turning on the power, the VF80EX starts up while showing the unit information on the LCD display and
then gets ready when the screen below appears. This screen is called "Normal Screen", in which the program
number and current recorder position are shown. In the following example (the default), Program 1 (P01) is
loaded and the current position is the beginning (ABS 00M 00S).

Normal screen

Lighting in green

INPUT A

BAL

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

TRACK STATUS

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

UNBAL

PEAK

RED

2 3 4

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

CH ON/OFF

PHONES

INPUT B

BAL

GUITAR

TRIMTRIM

PEAK

REC

GREEN

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

PLAY

5 6

+6

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

0

ST OUT

LR

MIX PARAMETER

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

FADER

2TRK MODE

BOUNCE

MASTERING TRAINING

REC EFF

OFF

MUTE

7/8 2TRK1

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

FOOT SW

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

MASTER

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

STATUS

MAP

F1

F2 F3

/SEL

CURSOR

EXIT

/NO

EJECT

ENTER
/YES

UNDO

TIMEBASE

SETUP

F1

AUTO

PUNCH

EDIT

/REDO

SEL

F3

F2

VARI

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

Lighting in orange

Operations while the Normal screen is shown

SHIFT

WAVE FORM

CD PLAY

ACCESS

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

Fader

The fader for each track (1 through 6 and 7/8) con­trols the level of the playback signal fed to the stereo
outputs.

T rack m ute

While the VF80EX is not in the mix parameter edit
mode, pressing any one of the [TRACK ST A TUS/TRA CK
SEL] keys (for tracks 1 through 6 and 7/8) mutes the
corresponding track.

The [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key for the muted
track is unlit. Pressing the key again releases muting
and lights up the key.

Master fader mute

While the VF80EX is not in the mix parameter edit
mode, pressing the [ST A TUS/SEL] key for the master
fader mutes the stereo outputs.
While the stereo outputs are muted, the [ST A TUS/SEL]
key is unlit. Pressing the key again releases muting
and lights up the key.

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Mixer Functions (VF80EX)

Mix parameter section

The Mix parameter section provides five keys that are used for mixer function settings.
By pressing one of these keys alone or while holding down the [SHIFT] key, you can execute the following.

<Note>:

signals.

The VF80EX mixer channels always receive corresponding track signals. They do not receive input

• Pan setting

• EQ setting

• Effect send level setting

• Effect send pre/post setting

• Effect type/parameter setting

• Effect on/off setting

FADER

• Save/load/delete of a scene memory

• Scene sequence mode on/off setting

• Mark map setting

• Fader view

Adjusting pan positions

You can adjust the pan position of each track signal fed to the stereo outputs.

Press the [P AN] key.

1

The pan screen appears.
If you have not edited any track parameter for pan, EQ
or effect send setting after turning on the power last
time, the message prompting to select a track ("Select

TRK!") flashes, as well as all the [TRACK ST ATUS/TRACK
SEL] keys on the panel flash.

If you have edited any track parameter for pan, EQ or
effect send setting after turning on the power last time,
the icon for the previously edited track is highlighted,
showing that it can be edited.

Flashing

Use the [JOG] dial to adjust the pan position.

3

The pan position is set according to the rotating degree.
The following show examples of the pan settings.

Pan position:

center

•Controllable tracks

Tracks 1 through 6 and 7/8

•Available v alues

L10 (hard left) through C (center) to R10 (hard right)
(the default setting: "C" for all tracks)

MIX PARAMETER

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

Pan position:

hard left

Pan position:

hard right

Select the desired track by pressing the correspond-

2

ing [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key (or using the
[CURSOR / ] keys).

The pan icon of the selected track is highlighted, indi­cating that you can edit it.
The [TRA CK ST ATUS/TRA CK SEL] key of the selected track
flashes.

Highlighted

40

T o adjust the pan position for another track, repeat

4

steps 2 and 3 above.

After completing pan setting, press the [EXIT/NO] key .

5

The VF80EX exits the mix parameter edit mode and the
LCD display returns to the Normal screen.

Editing EQ

The VF80EX is equipped with 2-band (HI and LO) EQ for Tracks 1 through 6.
36 preset entries are available in the EQ library.

Mixer Functions (VF80EX)

<Note>:

cannot apply EQ to Tracks 7/8.

1

2

You can apply EQ only to Tracks 1 through 6. You

Press the [EQ] key .

The EQ screen appears.
If you have not edited any track parameter for EQ, pan
or effect send setting after turning on the power last
time, the message prompting to select a track ("Select
TRK!") flashes, as well as the [TRACK STATUS/TRA CK
SEL] keys for Tracks 1 through 6 on the panel flash.
If you have edited any track parameter for pan, EQ or
effect send setting after turning on the power last time,
the icon for the previously edited track is highlighted,
showing that it can be edited.

Select the desired track by pressing the correspond­ing [TRACK STA TUS/TRA CK SEL] ke y (or using the
[CURSOR / ] keys).

The selected track number and library entry name
(shown as "EQ-1" and "L00: 2-SHL V" respectively in the
screen example below) are shown, together with the
current settings. The gain value of Hi EQ ("Hi Gain")
flashes, indicating that you can edit it.

Flashing

Selectable from 36 preset library entries (L00
through L36). The default is "L00: 2-SHL V .

Library

After selecting the desired library, press the [EN­TER/YES] key to confirm the setting.

*See the following table for details about the EQ
library.

Setting example 1: Set "Hi Gain" to "+11 dB."

The high frequency gain is boosted up as shown graphi­cally.

Setting example 2: Set "Lo Gain" to "-8 dB."

The low frequency gain is cut as shown graphically.

Use the [CURSOR / ] key to select a parameter to

3

be edited.

Each time you press the [CURSOR ] key, the flashing
parameter (to be edited) changes in the following or­der. Hi Gain -> Lo Gain -> EQ ON/OFF -> library entry

->Hi Gain...
Pressing the [CURSOR ] key changes the flashing pa­rameter in the reverse order.

Use the [JOG] dial to edit the parameter value.

4

The following values are available for each parameter.

Hi Gain

Lo Gain

ON/OFF

-18 dB through 0 dB to +18 dB in 1 dB steps.
The current EQ curve is shown graphically accord­ing to the current values.

-18 dB through 0 dB to +18 dB in 1 dB steps.
The current EQ curve is shown graphically accord­ing to the current values.

ON or OFF of EQ

Flashing

Setting example 3: Set "EQ library" to "L03."

The high frequency gain is boosted up as shown graphi­cally.

By using the [JOG] dial to select "L03": Ana.Kick" and
pressing the [ENTER/YES] key, the preset parameter
values are shown together with the corresponding EQ
curve.
You can edit parameters from this preset condition and
store the setting as a scene. Note that if you turn off
the power, the setting is cleared.

To edit the EQ f or another track, repeat steps 2 thr ough

5

4.

After completing EQ editing, press the [EXIT/NO] key .

6

The VF80EX exits the EQ edit mode and the LCD dis­play returns to the Normal screen.

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Mixer Functions (VF80EX)

Preset entries in the EQ library

L00: 2-SHLV

Flat setting
The first time you bring up the EQ
screen, this entry is selected.

L01: LightKick

Creates a light and jaunty kick
sound

L02: TightKick

Creates a tight and hard kick sound.

L03: Ana.Kick

Makes an analog kick sound boomy.

L04: Snappy_SD

Makes a snare sound snappier.

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

LO HI
0
400Hz

L-S

LO HI
+6.0
400Hz

L-S

LO HI
+7.0
400Hz
L-S

LO HI
+5.0
550Hz

L-S

LO HI

-7.0
1kHz

L-S

0

4kHz

H-S

-12.0

600Hz

5.0

+10.0
4kHz

8.0

-9.0

6kHz

H-S

+6.0

3.5kHz

2.5

L10: Lo-Fi_Cym

Removes the brightness from a
cymbal sound by cutting high fre­quencies.

L11: Perc.

Creates a bright sound by empha­sizing the attack of a conga, bongo,
etc.

L12: T amb.

Creates a subtle sound by empha­sizing the presence of a tambourine,
etc.

L13: Fat_Bass

Creates a fat base sound by slightly
boosting the low frequency range.

L14: Norm.Bass

Creates a all-round bass sound.

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

LO HI

+3.0

300Hz

1.6

LO HI

-4.0
100Hz
L-S

LO HI

-8.0
360Hz
L-S

LO HI

+5.0

100Hz

0.1

LO HI

+5.0

190Hz

1.0

-18.0
8kHz
H-S

+7.0
6kHz
H-S

+10.0

5.4kHz
H-S

+3.0

2.4kHz

6.3

+4.0

2.4kHz

1.0

L05: Power_SD

Creates a powerful and heavy snare
sound.

L06: Deep_SD

Creates a heavy sound of a snare
drum with a deep body.

L07: T alk_T om

Creates a skinny tom-tom sound.

L08: Melo.Tom

Creates a melodious sound.

L09: W .GongT om

Makes a tom-tom sound woody.

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

LO HI
+8.0
150Hz

4.5

LO HI
+3.0
550Hz

4.5

LO HI
+4.0
100Hz

7.1

LO HI
+6.0
100Hz

2.8

LO HI

-10.0
130Hz
L-S

+5.0

3.5kHz

2.5

+4.0

4.3kHz

2.2

+7.0

3.2kHz

6.3

-12.0

1.7kHz

2.2

+17.0
520Hz

7.1

L15: Loud_Bass

Creates a good analog bass sound
by boosting the low frequency range
and emphasizing the attack.

L16: Bright_Pf

Creates a bright piano sound.

L17: Loud_Pf

Creates a rich piano sound by
boosting the low frequency range
which contains rich harmonics.

L18: Power_Pf

Creates a tight and smooth sound.
Suitable for a piano solo.

L19: E.Pf

Creates a sound which emphasizes
the attack and distortion when hit­ting keyboards of an electric piano.

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

LO HI

+4.0

120Hz

2.0

LO HI

-3.0
340Hz

0.9

LO HI

+5.0

200Hz
L-S

LO HI

-13.0
170Hz

0.7

LO HI

+8.0

1kHz

0.7

+3.0

1.3kHz

2.2

+4.0
5kHz
H-S

-3.0

1.3kHz

0.9

+7.0

5.4kHz

1.1

+3.0

6.4kHz

1.7

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Mixer Functions (VF80EX)

L20: Clean_EG

Adds a bright character to a trans­parent and clean electric guitar
sound.

L21: CrunCh_EG

Makes a moderately distorted
crunch electric guitar sound distinc­tive.

L22: OverDrvEG

Makes a mellow overdriven electric
guitar sound fatter.

L23: Dist.EG

Makes a hardly distorted electric
guitar sound distinctive.

L24: Metal_EG

Makes a high-gain metal sound dis­tinctive.

Gain
Freq.

Q

Gain
Freq.

Q

Gain
Freq.

Q

Gain
Freq.

Q

Gain
Freq.

Q

LO HI

-4.0
100Hz

L-S

LO HI

-2.0
120Hz

0.7

LO HI
+6.0
310Hz

1.5

LO HI
+6.0
370Hz
L-S

LO HI
+3.0
230Hz

0.7

+4.0

6.6kHz
H-S

+6.0
4kHz

1.4

+7.0

1.3kHz

1.1

+4.0

3.6kHz
10

+12.0
14kHz
H-S

L30: Male_Vo

Effective for a male vocal

L31: Female_Vo

Effective for a female vocal

L32: Chorus

Effective for a whole chorus part by
emphasizing the high frequency
range.

L33: SpeeCh

Makes a narration clear.

L34: Digi.Mix

Makes an analog open-reel or cas­sette tape sound closer to a digital
sound.

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

LO HI
+2.0
2kHz

0.5

LO HI

-5.0
170Hz

0.7

LO HI

-5.0
120Hz

0.7

LO HI

ON

180Hz
HPF

LO HI

+5.0

100Hz
L-S

+3.0

6.2kHz
H-S

+4.0

5.8kHz
H-S

+5.0
10kHz
H-S

+3.0
10kHz
H-S

+6.0
12kHz
H-S

L25: Stroke_AG

Suppresses a hole resonance of an
acoustic guitar and makes a code
stroke sound powerful.

L26: Arpeg.EAG

Controls the arpeggio code balance
of an electro-acoustic guitar.

L27: Arpeg.AG

Suppresses a hole resonance of an
acoustic guitar and makes an ar­peggio brighter.

L28: Brass_Sec

Controls the balance of brass instru­ments (such as trumpets, trom­bones. etc.).

L29: W .WindSec

Makes the mid frequency range of
woodwind instruments (such as
clarinets, oboe, etc.) richer.

Gain
Freq.

Q

Gain
Freq.

Q

Gain
Freq.

Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.

Q

LO HI

-9.0
100Hz

0.7

LO HI

-2.0
210Hz
L-S

LO HI

-7.0
530Hz

7.1

LO HI

-3.0
100Hz

2.5

LO HI
+3.0
125Hz
L-S

+8.0
9kHz

1.2

+3.0

9.4kHz

0.1

+5.0

4.4kHz
H-S

+4.0

5.6kHz

5.0

+4.0
260Hz

2.2

L35: AnalogMix

Cuts the high frequency range and
provides an opposite character to
L34.

L36: T elephone

Emphasizes the mid range only to
provide a telephone receiver sound.

Gain
Freq.
Q

Gain
Freq.
Q

LO HI

ON

250Hz
HPF

LO HI

ON

1.2kHz
HPF

ON
8kHz
LPF

ON

5.6kHz
LPF

Tips:
“L-S” (Low shelving type)

This equalizer affects all frequencies below a specified
frequency when applying boost or cut.

“H-S” (High shelving type)

This equalizer affects all frequencies below a specified
frequency when applying boost or cut.

“LPF” (Lo w pass filter)

This filter passes frequencies below a cut-off frequency
while cuts frequencies above the frequency.

“HPF” (High pass filter)

This filter passes frequencies below a cut-off frequency
while cuts frequencies above the frequency.

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Mixer Functions (VF80EX)

Setting Effects

The VF80EX provides 38 digital effect types used for the loop effect and 6 types used for the insert
effect. As you can select any type and adjust parameter settings for each type, comprehensive effect
processing is possible.
Employing the Fostex A.S.P. (Fostex Advanced Signal Processing Technology*), the internal DSP multi­effect processor realizes superb ambience effects. In addition, the newly developed "A.S.P. +" achieves
simulations of microphones/amplifiers with overwhelming reality.

<About "Loop effect" and "Insert effect">

Using a loop effect you can process sound recorded on tracks during track bouncing (ping-pong) or mixdown.
The processed sound is recorded to the other track(s) of the unit or external master recorder.

Using an insert effect, you can process sound on any of tracks 1 through 6 using a distortion or simulation
effect, and rerecord the processed sound to the same track.

* A. S. P. (Fostex Advanced Signal Processing Technology)

The A. S. P. is an exclusive new digital effect processing technology designed by Fostex.
This method extracts maximum efficiency from the limited DSP power.
It achieves an overwhelmingly high density Early Reflection sound and wonderfully smooth
High Dump response through the H. F. A. (Harmonic Feedback Algorithm). Also, it car­ries out an elaborate reverb simulation with clear sounds through the H. D. L. P. (Hi­Density Logarithmic Processing), which eliminates the mutual interference between the
numerous integrated delay modules and reduce the impurity and girt of the sound.

* H. F. A. (Harmonic Feedback Algorithm)

There is one of indispensable elements in the natural echo called “Early Reflection Sound,” which is usually
sacrificed in commercial reverb products in order to reduce costs. (In practice, the Early Reflection Sound
means the very first reverberated sound that bounces back from walls, floors and ceilings of concert halls).
The entire reverb sound quality depends on this Early Reflection Sound and how closely it can resemble the
real echo. The H. F. A. is an algorithm that enables the effect unit to reproduce a clear and natural Early
Reflection Sound by applying an ideal harmonic feedback to each delay module.

* H. D. L. P. (Hi-Density Logarithmic Processing)

The reverb sounds consist of lots of small delay elements combined in a complex way, which are produced
by many delay modules inside the effect unit. In order to obtain smooth and comfortable reverb sounds,
it is very important to efficiently organize the relationship between each delay module and minimize
negative mutual interference. The H. D. L. P. is a technology which applies efficient logarithmic processing
to each delay module, so that they can work in the most efficient way in order to eliminate harmful reverb
elements and roughness. This makes it possible to establish high density and transparent sounds.

About "A.S.P .+"

Combining the ambience effect technology established through the development of "A.P.S."with acoustic
theories accumulated through the development of transducers such as monitor speakers for many years,
Fostex developed a unique simulation algorithm engine called "A.S.P.+", which performs overwhelmingly
realistic microphone/amplifier simulation.
To simulate a microphone, the frequency response of the microphone, which is the most essential factor
that decides the sound character of each famous/popular microphone, must be reproduced correctly. To
get this, "A.P.S.+" carries out a double accuracy operation for each frequency range using the unique "D.A.O."
(Double Accuracy Operation).
Regarding a guitar amplifier, the peak and dip of the specific frequencies, as well as feedback of the peak
frequency's harmonics, are the most essential factors that decide the sound character of each famous/popular
amplifier. To simulate such a unique character, "A.P.S.+" carries out a double accuracy operation for each
frequency range using the "D.A.O." (Double Accuracy Operation) to simulate the frequency curve, as well
as carries out harmonics feedback processing using the "H.F.A." (Harmonics Feedback Algorithm).

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Before describing detail for the VF80EX effect setting, we briefly explain each effect type (reverb, delay,
chorus, flanger, distortion and simulator).

Reverb:

The so called Reverb effect consists of various reflection
sounds mixed together. For example, when you clap your
hands in a tunnel, you will hear the sound linger even
after you stop clapping your hands. This is the Reverb.
The sounds we normally hear in daily life have three types
of sounds mixed together, i.e., “Direct sound,” “Early Re­flection sound” and “Late Reflection sound.”
The Direct sound means the sound directly reaches the
ears from the sound source. The Early Reflection sound
means the sound that comes after the Direct sound and
has rebound off the wall of the tunnel up to a few times.
The Late Reflection sound means that the sound rebounds
many times long after the Direct sound has disappeared.
Our ears normally hear the “Direct sound” - “Early Reflec­tion sound” - “Late Reflection sound” in the order.

Delay:

This is the effect to added a delayed sound to the original
sound. You can obtain a richer sound or completely change
the original source sound by using the Delay.

Chorus:

This makes the one original sound appear to have many
sources. The Chorus is used to widen or thicken the origi­nal sound.

Flanger:

The Flanger is one of applications of the Delay.
This is used to create a sound like a jet airplane ascending
or descending.

Distortion:

The distortion effect distorts the sound and adds harmon­ics. Four types of the distortion effect are provided: the guitar
distortion, bass distortion, drum distortion and voice dis­tortion. The distortion is used for the insert effect.

Simulation:

Simulators for famous guitar amplifiers and microphones
are provided. You can get a familiar distortion sound of a
famous guitar amplifier or a popular microphone sound. A
simulator can be used for the insert effect.

How to make the loop effect setting

There are two methods for using the internal effect processor of the VF80EX; "loop effect" and "insert
effect".

The loop effect allows you to apply a desired effect to track signals during track bounce (ping-pong)
operation to the other tracks or mixdown operation to an external master recorder.
The insert effect is applied when rerecording any of recorded tracks 1 through 6.
The following describes how to make settings for the loop effect. See "Advanced Operations" on page

84 for details about the insert effect.

<Note>

The effect settings described here are only available to Tracks 1 through 6.
On Track 7/8, the dedicated "
ferring audio on the master tracks (7/8) to an external recorder. See "

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5

Track 6
Track 7
Track 8

Bouncing tracks 1 through 6 to tracks 7 and

8.

Mastering processing"

ASP

Effect

is built in and you can apply the reverb, compressor, etc. while trans-

Advanced Operations

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4
Track 5

Track 6
Track 7
Track 8

Mixing down tracks 1 through 6 and recording to an external
master recorder.

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<Hint>

When editing the loop effect setting, pressing the
[EFFECT] key after turning on the power cycles
the screen between "Effect send level setting
screen", "Effect type/parameter setting screen" and
"Effect send pre/post setting screen", as shown
right.

<Note>

If you select one of effect types L39 through
L44, the "Effect type/parameter setting
screen" is shown and pressing the
key does not change the screen.

This is because effect types L39 through L44
are only used as insert effects and do not have
the "Effect send level setting screen" and
"Effect send pre/post setting screen"
See "Advanced Operations" on page 84 for
details about the insert effect.

Effect send level setting screen

[EFFECT]

Setting effect send levels

You can set send levels from Tracks 1 through 6 to the
internal A.S.P. effect processor.

Press the [EFFECT] key to bring up the send level

1

setting screen.

If you have not edited any track parameter for effect
send, EQ or pan setting after turning on the power last
time, the message prompting to select a track ("Select
TRK!") flashes, as well as the [TRACK ST A TUS/TRACK SEL]
keys for Tracks 1 through 6 on the panel flash.
If you have edited any track parameter for effect send,
EQ or pan setting after turning on the power last time,
the icon for the previously edited track is highlighted,
showing that it can be edited.

Flashing

Select the desired track by pressing the correspond-

2

ing [TRACK STA TUS/TRA CK SEL] ke y (or using the
[CURSOR / ] keys).

The icon of the selected track is highlighted, indicat­ing that you can edit it.
In the default settings, the send levels for Tracks 1
through 6 are "00" while the level for Master is "80."

Effect type/parameter setting screen

Effect send pre/post setting screen

Use the [JOG] dial to adjust the send level value.

3

The knob icon also rotates according to the level value.
When the level is set to "00", no signal is sent to the effect
processor.

• Editable tracks: Tracks 1 thr ough 6

• Level range: 00 through 99 in 1 step

• Default level: Trac ks 1 through 6: 00, Master: 80

T o edit the send level for another track, repeat steps 2

4

and 3 above.

T o edit the effect send master level, press the [STA-

5

TUS/SEL] key of the master to highlight the master
level icon, and then use the [JOG] dial to edit the v alue.

The default level value is "80."

After completing send level settings, press the [EXIT/

6

NO] key .

The LCD display returns to the Normal screen.

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Selecting an effect type

<Note>
Changing the effect preset may mute the sound mo­mentarily!

Effect presets of the internal effect processor shown
above are classified into three types; ambience/de­lay type (No. 1 through 28), modulation/pitch type
(No. 29 through 36), pitch type (No. 37 and 38) and
distortion/simulation type (No. 39 through 44).
If you switch the effect preset between the three types
above, the audio is momentarily muted.

Press the [EFFECT] key to bring up the effect type/

1

parameter setting screen.

The first time you bring up the screen, "L01: Norm HALL"
is selected as the effect type.
From the second time on when bringing up the screen,
the previously selected effect type is selected.

Selecting Pre/Post of the eff ect send

You can select the send signals from Tracks 1 through
6 pre- or post- fader.
When selecting Post, a signal after the track fader is
sent to the effect processor. So if you set the fader
completely down, no signal is sent to the effect pro­cessor.
When selecting Pre, a signal before the track fader is
sent to the effect processor. So even if you set the fader
completely down, the signal is sent to the effect pro­cessor.

Press the [EFFECT] key to bring up the pre/post set-

1

ting screen.

If you have not edited any track parameter for effect
send, EQ or pan setting after turning on the power last
time, the message prompting to select a track ("Select
TRK!") flashes,as well as the [TRACK ST A TUS/TRACK SEL]
keys for Tracks 1 through 6 on the panel flash.
If you have edited any track parameter for effect send,
EQ or pan setting after turning on the power last time,
the switch icon for the previously edited track is high­lighted, showing that it can be edited.

Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired effect type.

2

For the loop effect, you can select among L01 through
L38.
Effect types L39 through L44 are used for the insert
effect (described later).
When you select a type other than the current type, the
type flashes.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key after selecting the effect

3

type.

Now you can edit the first parameter.
In the example below, the "Eff Level" value is highlighted
showing that it can be edited.

Use the [JOG] dial to select a value for the highlighted

4

parameter.

See "Effect parameter details" about the available pa­rameter values.

Edit point

Select the desired track by pressing the correspond-

2

ing [TRACK STA TUS/TRACK SEL] key (or using the
[CURSOR / ] keys).

The switch icon of the selected track is highlighted,
indicating that you can edit it.
In the default settings, all Tracks 1 through 6 are set to
"Post."

Use the [JOG] dial to select "Pre" or "Post."

3

The icon changes according to the selection as below.

Pre fader signal is sent to the effect processor.

Flashing

T o set a value for another parameter , use the [CURSOR

5

] key to select a parameter to be edited, and then use

the [JOG] dial to select a value.

After completing the settings, press the [EXIT/NO] key .

6

The VF80EX exits the edit mode and the LCD display
returns to the Normal screen.

Post fader signal is sent to the effect processor.

• Selectable tracks: T racks 1 thr ough 6

• Setting values: PRE or POST (the default is POST).

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T urning the effect pr ocessor on or off

You can select the on or off of the effect processor.

• To turn on the effect processor

Press the [EFFECT/ON/OFF] key while holding down the
[SHIFT] key to illuminate the [EFFECT/

The effect processor is turned on and you can hear "wet"
sound.

• To turn off the effect processor

Press the [EFFECT/ON/OFF] key while holding down the
[SHIFT] key to illuminate the [EFFECT/

The effect processor is turned off and you can hear "dry"
sound.

You can also see the on/off status of the effect proces­sor in the effect type/parameter setting screen.

ON/OFF] key .

ON/OFF] key .

This icon shows the on/off status of the effect processor .

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About the effect types

Effect types L01 through L38 are used for the loop effect, while L39 through L44 are used for the insert effect.

Name Parameter type Explanation
L01 Norm HALL REVERB Standard hall reverb; detailed and transparent, with a moderate amount of early reflections.
L02 Pres HALL REVERB Hall reverb with presence and definition.
L03 Wet HALL REVERB Hall reverb with restrained high-frequency and a refreshing atmosphere.
L04 NoER HALL REVERB All-purpose hall reverb with no early reflections, and even decay of all frequencies.
L05 Lo-F HALL REVERB Hall reverb with lingering low-frequency reverberation.
L06 STADIUM REVERB Stadium reverb characterized by long early reflections.
L07 AUDITRIUM REVERB Reverb simulating an auditorium with suppressed reverberation.
L08 HALL WA Y REVERB Reverb with a long pre-delay, creating the impression of an extended space.
L09 Norm ROOM REVERB Room reverb simulating a moderate space with some sparkle.
L10 Dead ROOM REVERB Room reverb simulating a narrow and dead room. Adding a slight amount will give warmth to the sound.
L11 Pres ROOM REVERB All-purpose room reverb, with good definition and few early reflections.
L12 DrumBOOTH REVERB Room reverb simulating a drum booth.
L13 GARAGE REVERB Room reverb simulating a narrow and live space like a garage, with crisp presence.
L14 NormPLATE REVERB Modern-sounding plate reverb with wide bandwidth.
L15 Old PLATE REVERB Standard plate reverb with the character of older plate units.
L16 PresPLATE REVERB Plate reverb with good definition and extended high-frequencies.
L17 Wet PLATE REVERB Plate reverb with a gentle character.
L18 DigiPLATE REVERB Plate reverb that emphasizes a digital character, with metallic early reflections.
L19 NormVOCAL REVERB All-purpose hall reverb with no early reflections, and uniform decay at all frequencies.
L20 PresVOCAL REVERB Short reverberation with extended high frequency is added to the early reflections of an ideal vocal booth. Since

L21 SoloVOCAL REVERB Plate-like reverb is added to a spacious short delay. This blends well with any genre of music.
L22 Arena VOC REVERB Gentle reverb is added to spacious stadium-type early reflections.
L23 Arena CHO REVERB Short reverb with extended high frequency is added to spacious stadium-type early reflections. Effective on

L24 KARAOKE REVERB All-purpose reverb (karaoke style) that makes any vocal sound professional.
L25 MnDL-HALL DLY+REVERB A combined effect of mono delay and hall reverb.
L26 MnDL-PLT DLY+REVERB A combined effect of mono delay and plate reverb.
L27 PnDL-HALL DL Y+REVERB A combined effect of panning delay and hall reverb.
L28 PnDL-PLT DLY+REVERB A combined effect of panning delay and plate reverb.
L29 MonoDELAY DELA Y Mono delay
L30 PanDELAY DELAY Panning delay
L31 MonoBpmDL BPM DELAY Mono delay. Specify BPM and note value to set the delay time.
L32 PanBpmDL BPM DELAY Panning delay. Specify BPM and note value to set the delay time.
L33 Short DL SHORT DELAY Short delay that allows you to set the delay time precisely.
L34 DOUBLING DOUBLING Doubling that allows you to set separate delay times for L and R.
L35 CHORUS CHORUS Produces a chorus effect. A doubling effect can also be added.
L36 FLANGE FLANGE Produces a flanging effect.
L37 MonoPITCH MONO PITCH Pitch shift adjustable in a +/-2 octave range.
L38 DlyPITCH DELAY PITCH Pitch shift with a feedback delay, allowing strange effects to be produced.
L39 Dist Gtr DISTORTION Distortion sound for a guitar. (See "Advanced Operations" on page 84.)
L40 Dist Bass DISTORTION Distortion sound for a bass. (See "Advanced Operations" on page 84.)
L41 Dist Drum DISTORTION Distortion sound for drums. (See "Advanced Operations" on page 84.)
L42 Dist Voice DISTORTION Distortion sound for a voice. (See "Advanced Operations" on page 84.)
L43 Gtr Amp Sim SIMULATION You can simulates popular guitar amplifier sounds. (See "Advanced Operations" on page 84.)
L44 Mic Sim SIMULATION You can simulates famous microphone sounds. (See "Advanced Operations" on page 84.)

this adds sparkle to the sound, it is effective when you wish to bring the vocal to the forefront.

chorus parts.

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Effect parameter details

The parameters that can be adjusted will depend on the parameter type.
The following describes parameters for effect types L01 through L38 used for the loop effect.
See "Advanced Operations" on page 84 for details about parameters for effect types L39 through L44 used for
the insert effect.

Reverb effect parameters (parameter type: REVERB)

For effect types 1--24 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following five parameters can be adjusted.

1. Eff Level Adjust the effect return level: 0~99

2. Re v Time Adjust the length of reverberation. Range: 0.1--9.9 seconds

3. Pre Dela y Adjust the time from the original sound until reverberation begins. Range: 0--100 ms

4. Hi Ratio Adjust the decay ratio of the high frequencies. Range: 0--10

5. E/R Le vel Adjust the volume of the early reflections. Range: 0--99

Delay+reverb effect parameters (parameter type: DELAY+REVERB)

For effect types 25--28 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following five parameters can be adjusted.

1. Eff Level Adjust the effect return level: 0~99

2. Delay Time Adjust the delay time: Range: 1--230 ms

3. Feedback Adjust the number of delay repeats. Range: 0--99

4. Delay Bal Adjust the delay balance. Range: 0--99

5. Rev Time Adjust the length of reverberation. Range: 0.1--9.9 seconds

Delay effect parameters (parameter type: DELAY)

For effect types 29 and 30 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following five parameters can be adjusted.

1. Eff Level Adjust the effect return level: 0~99

2. Delay Time Adjust the delay time. Range: 1--680 ms

3. Feedback Adjust the number of delay repeats. Range: 0--99

4. Hi Ratio Adjust the decay ratio of the high frequencies. Range: 0--10

5. Filter Adjust the tone of the delay sound. Range: L9~L1, OFF, H1~H9
* L1~L9 = LPF (larger numbers will lower the cutoff frequency)
* H1~H9 = HPF (larger numbers will raise the cutoff frequency)

BPM delay effect parameters (parameter type: BPM DELA Y)

For effect types 31 and 32 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following five parameters can be adjusted.

1. Eff Level Adjust the effect return level: 0~99

2. BPM Adjust the BPM. Range: 30--250 bpm

3. Note Select the note value for the delay. Range: 24, 16, 8T, 16...8, 4T, 8., 4, 2T, 4., 2, 2., 1

4. Feedback Adjust the number of delay repeats. Range: 0--99 (100 steps in increments of 1)

5. Filter Adjust the tone of the delay sound. Range: L9~L1, OFF, H1~H9

If the delay time exceeds 680 ms, "!" is shown.

* 24 = 16th note sextuplets, 16 = 16th notes, 8T = 8th note triplets, 16. = dotted sixteenth notes,

8 = 8th notes, 4T = quarter note triplets, 8. = dotted eighth notes,
4 = quarter notes, 2T = half-note triplets, 4. = dotted quarter notes, 2 = half notes

* The "." shown in the ninth character of the LCD indicates a dotted note.
* The "T" shown in the ninth character of the LCD indicates a triplet.

* L1~L9 = LPF (larger numbers will lower the cutoff frequency)
* H1~H9 = HPF (larger numbers will raise the cutoff frequency)

Short delay effect parameters (parameter type: SHORT DELAY)

For effect type 33 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following five parameters can be adjusted.

1. Eff Level Adjust the effect return level: 0~99

2. Delay Time Adjust the delay time. Range: 0.1--9.9 ms, 10--99 ms, 100--200 ms

3. Feedback Adjust the number of delay repeats. Range: 0--99

4. Hi Ratio Adjust the decay ratio of the high frequencies. Range: 0--10

5. Filter Adjust the tone of the delay sound. Range: L9~L1, OFF, H1~H9
* L1~L9 = LPF (larger numbers will lower the cutoff frequency)
* H1~H9 = HPF (larger numbers will raise the cutoff frequency)

Doubling effect parameters (parameter type: DOUBLING)

For effect type 34 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following four parameters can be adjusted.

1. Eff Level Adjust the effect return level: 0~99

2. Lch Delay Adjust the delay time of the L channel. Range: 0.1--9.9 ms, 10--99 ms, 100--200 ms

3. Rch Delay Adjust the delay time of the R channel. Range: 0.1--9.9 ms, 10--99ms, 100--200 ms

4. Filter Adjust the tone of the delay sound. Range: L9~L1, OFF, H1~H9
* L1~L9 = LPF (larger numbers will lower the cutoff frequency)
* H1~H9 = HPF (larger numbers will raise the cutoff frequency)

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Chorus effect parameters (parameter type: CHOR US)

For effect type 35 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following five parameters can be adjusted.

1. Eff Level Adjust the effect return level: 0~99

2. Depth Adjust the chorus depth. Range: 0--99

3. Double Time Adjust the time difference of the doubling effect. Range: 0--99

4. Double Lvl Adjust the volume of the doubling effect. Range: 0--99

5. Filter Adjust the tone of the delay sound. Range: L9~L1, OFF, H1~H9

Flanger effect parameters (parameter type: FLANGE)

For effect type 36 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following five parameters can be adjusted.

1. Eff Level Adjust the effect return level: 0~99

2. Rate Adjust the speed of modulation. Range: 0.01--2.00 Hz

3. Depth Adjust the depth of modulation. Range: 0--99

4. Mod Delay Adjust the modulation delay. Range: 0--200

5. Feedback Adjust the number of modulation repeats. Range: 0--99

Mono pitch effect parameters (parameter type: MONO PITCH)

For effect type 37 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following four parameters can be adjusted.

1. Eff Level Adjust the effect return level: 0~99

2. Pitch Adjust the amount of pitch shift. Range: -24--0--+24

3. Adjust Make fine adjustments to the amount of pitch shift. Range: -50--0--+50

4. Mode Select the processing method. Range: 1--3

* L1~L9 = LPF (larger numbers will lower the cutoff frequency)
* H1~H9 = HPF (larger numbers will raise the cutoff frequency)

* +/-12 is one octave. +/-24 is two octaves.

* +50 is a semitone sharp. -50 is a semitone flat.

Delay pitch effect parameters (parameter type: DELA Y PITCH)

For effect type 38 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the following five parameters can be adjusted.

1. Eff Level Adjust the effect return level: 0~99

2. Pitct Adjust the amount of pitch shift. Range: -24--0--+24

3. Adjust Make fine adjustments to the amount of pitch shift. Range: -50--0--+50

4. Delay Time Adjust the delay time until the pitch-shifted sound is heard. Range: 0--500 ms

5. Feedback Adjust the number of delay repeats. Range: 0--99

* +/-12 is one octave. +/-24 is two octaves.

* +50 is a semitone sharp. -50 is a semitone flat.

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Scene memory

The VF80EX provides 100 Scene memories (S00 to S99) for each program. You can store a set of desired param­eter settings to each memory. Items to be stored include all parameters set by mix parameter editing functions,
as well as all track fader levels. In addition to 100 Scene memories, the VF80EX also provides 10 Temporary memo­ries (T00 to T09) that can be used with all programs in common. Note that all settings stored in Temporary memories
disappear when turning off the power.
You can give a desired title (name) with up to 16 alphanumeric or symbolic characters to each Scene/Temporary
memory. (Note that up to 11 characters can be shown on the display.)

Enter the desired scene name by using the [JOG] dial

Storing the current scene

You can store the current scene (settings) to a Scene
or Temporary memory by using the following proce­dure.

<Hint>

Scene memories (shown as S00 through S99 on the list)
are retained even if the power is turned off, while Tem­porary memories (shown as T00 through T09 on the list)
disappear when the power is turned off, though they do
not disappear when changing the program.
If you want to store a Temporary memory to a Scene
memory (S00 to S99), recall the temporary number be­fore turning off the power and store the settings to the
desired Scene memory number.

Press the [SCENE] key .

1

The display shows the screen for selecting the desired
scene number.

3

for selecting a character and using the [CURSOR
keys for moving the editing (flashing) point.

You can specify a scene name with up to 16 alphanu­meric or symbolic characters and can see up to 14 char­acters on the display. The following characters can be
entered:

A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, + - * / # & ! ? ( ) [ ] < > : . , etc.

After completing the scene name entry, press the

4

[TIME BASE SEL/
[SHIFT] key .

The display changes to the Normal display of the pro­gram whose scene name has just been set.

F2] key while holding down the

/ ]

Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired scene number

2

to which you want to store the current settings, and
press the [TIME BASE SEL/F2] key while holding down
the [SHIFT] key. (In the following example, "S01" is
selected.)

The scene name of the program which you worked with
before entering the scene memory mode is duplicated
to the name of the selected scene number, whose
leftmost character flashes, showing that it can be ed­ited.

Recalling a scene

You can recall the settings stored in Scene or Tempo­rary memories.

<Cautions>

•

If the "

Fader recall On/Off setting

later is set to "
memory, fader settings are not recalled, while "

Recalled Fader RCL OFF

screen.

•

If the "
regardless of the current physical positions of track
and master faders, the audio is output at the fader
positions when they were stored. We suggest you to
turn the monitor volume down when recalling a scene
memory to prevent an accidentally accessing high­volume sound.

Press the [SCENE] key .

1

The display shows the screen for selecting the scene
number.

OFF"

, when recalling a desired scene

" is momentarily shown on the

Fader recall On/Off setting

" menu described

Scene

" menu is set to "ON",

Flashing

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Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired scene number

2

to be recalled.

Press the [SETUP/

3

F1] key while holding down the

[SHIFT] key .

The selected scene is recalled and the display changes
to the Normal display.

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Fader adjust

After recalling a scene, the recalled fader level usu­ally does not match the current physical fader posi­tion, you can move the physical faders to match the
current fader positions of the scene.
The following description is assumed that "Fader re-

call setting" of the setup mode is set to "T rk & Mst."

Deleting a scene

You can delete an unnecessary Scene or Temporary
memory by using the following procedure.

<Notes>

•

You cannot delete the memory in scene number 00.
If you select scene number 00 and try to delete the
memory, "

•

You cannot undo deleting a scene.
Be sure not to select a wrong scene number to be
deleted.

Press the [SCENE] key .

1

The display shows the scene number/title list.

Select a memory to be deleted using the [JOG] dial.

2

DELETE

" does not appear on the display.

Press the [SCENE/

1

F ADER] key while holding down the

[SHIFT] key .

The display shows the fader setting screen.
The fader icon changes according to the relation be­tween the physical fader position and recalled fader
position, as show below.

•The current physical fader po­sition is lower than the recalled
position.

Press the [UNDO/REDO/

3

F3] key while holding down

the [SHIFT] key .

The message asking for confirmation to delete the scene
appears and "Sure?" flashes.

To cancel to delete the mark, press the [EXIT/NO] key
now.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key while holding down the

4

[RECORD] key .

The selected memory is deleted and the scene name
changes to "[Un-defined]", showing that no memory is
stored.

Press the [EXIT/NO] key .

5

The display returns to the Normal screen.

Flashing

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•The current physical fader po­sition matches the recalled po­sition.

Move a physical fader manually to matc h the recalled

2

•The current physical fader po­sition is higher than the recalled
position.

(scene memory) position.

After adjusting all the fader positions, press the [EXIT/

3

NO] key .

<Note>

If you recall a scene when "
setup mode is set to "
positions are valid.

Fader recall setting

OFF

", the current physical fader

" of the

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Scene sequence

Using the scene sequence function, you can recall desired scene memories at the desired mark positions during
playback. For example, you can recall scene memory 02 at "Bar 17/Beat 1" and scene memory 04 at "Bar 25/Beat
1", etc. To execute the scene sequence function, you must first assign scene (or temporary) memories to marks
in the mark map. If you set the timebase to Bar/Beat/Clk, you can assign scene memories to be recalled to the
musical positions (Bar/Beat/Clk numbers). Of course, you may set the timebase to ABS.

<Note>

You must store data to scene memories before assigning
to the mark map.

Assigning scene memories to the mark map

In the following description, we assume that the
timebase is set to Bar/Beat/Clk.

While the VF80EX is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ/

1

MAP] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

The screen shows the mark map, in which the current
marks are listed.
In the mark map example below, only scene memory 00
is assigned to mark 00. ("Non" means that no memory is
assigned to the corresponding mark.)

<Hint>

You can view mark titles instead of mark positions
(in bar/beat/clock base or ABS time base) in the mark
map. Pressing the [TIME BASE SEL] key while the mark
map screen is shown switches mark positions and
mark titles.

Select the desired mark using the [JOG] dial, and then

2

press the [TIME BASE SEL/
the [SHIFT] key .

The display shows the screen for editing the selected
mark.

F2] key while holding down

Highlight "Non" using the [CURSOR / ] keys, and

3

then select the desired scene number to be assigned
to the mark using the [JOG] dial.

When selecting a scene number which holds data, its
scene title is also shown below the scene number.

Scene number

Scene title

After selecting the scene number, press the [ENTER/

4

YES] key .

Repeat steps 1 through 4 to assign scene numbers to
other marks.

In the example below, several scene numbers are as­signed to marks and you are ready for executing the
scene sequence function described later.

Mark title

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Press the [EXIT/NO] key after assigning all desired

5

scenes to marks.

Mixer Functions (VF80EX)

Deleting a mark from the mark map

You can delete an unnecessary mark from the mark
map.

<Note>

You cannot delete

While the VF80EX is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ/

1

MAP] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

The screen shows the mark map.

Highlight the desired mark using the [JOG] dial.

2

Press the [UNDO/REDO/F3] key while holding down the

3

[SHIFT] key .

The message asking for confirmation to delete the mark
appears and "Sure?" flashes.

To cancel to delete the mark, press the [EXIT/NO] key
now.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key while holding down the

4

[RECORD] key .

The map is deleted and the following marks are renum­bered.

mark 00

.

Executing the scene sequence

If you start playback while the scene sequence func­tion is active (ON), the scenes will be recalled accord­ing to the mark map.

<Note>

When executing the scene sequence, the fader positions
may be recalled or not according to the fader recall mode
setting in the setup mode (the default is "
For example, if you set the fader recall mode to "ON", both
the track and master faders are automatically recalled
every time the current scene changes.
On the contrary, if you set the fader recall mode to "
(the default mode), fader positions are not recalled so you
can manually control fader positions as you like.
We suggest you to make sure to set the fader recall mode
suitably for your work before executing the scene se­quence. See "
tails.

Fader recall mode setting

<Screen appearances during playback>

The following show the screen appearances during play­back with the mark map in which scene number 02 (with
the title "BBBB") is assigned to "Bar 12, Beat 1" and scene

number 06 (with the title "CCCC") is assigned to "Bar 20,
Beat 4."

OFF

" on page

").

133

OFF

for de-

"

Scene sequence on/off selection

You can turn on or off the scene sequence function
for selecting whether or not performing the scene
sequence function using the mark map.

While the VF80EX is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ]

1

key .

The [SCENE SEQ] key lights in green, showing that the
scene sequence function is active (ON).

Each time you press the [SCENE SEQ] key, ON and OFF
alternates.

When turning on the scene sequence function, "SCENE
SQ: ON" appears momentarily on the Normal screen and
then the scene number is highlighted.

When turning off the scene sequence function, "SCENE
SQ: OFF" appears momentarily on the Normal screen
and then the highlighted scene number returns to the
Normal screen.

Highlighted

The unit starts playback from "Bar -2, Beat 1" with
the settings stored in scene number 00 (Init Mix).

The unit recalls scene number 02 (BBBB) at "Bar
12, Beat 1" and continues playback.

The unit recalls scene number 06 (CCCC) at
"Bar 20, Beat 4" and continues playback.

<Note>
The effect preset may not be changed while the
scene sequence function is active!

Effect presets of the internal effect processor are clas­sified into three types; ambience/delay type (No. 1
through 28), modulation/pitch type (No. 29 through

36), pitch type (No. 37 and 38) and distortion/simu­lation type (No. 39 through 44).
Note that the scene sequence function does not re­call an effect preset whose type is different from the
current one. This is to avoid momentary audio mut­ing, and is not a malfunction. The other mix param­eters of the scene can be recalled even if it includes
an effect preset whose type is different from the cur­rent one.

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Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

Recorder Functions

This chapter describes various recorder functions.

Cueing

The cueing function allows you to monitor audio at higher or lower speed.

Cueing with the [F FWD]/[REWIND] keys

By pressing the [F FWD] or [REWIND] key during play­back, you can monitor (cue) the sound at 3 times the
normal speed.

Press the [PLA Y] key to start playbac k.

1

Press the [F FWD] or [REWIND] key during playback.

2

The VF80EX starts "cueing" at 3 times the normal speed,
while "FWD" or "RWD" appears on the screen.

The VF80EX is "cueing" in the forward direction.

The VF80EX is "cueing" in the backwar d direction.

• Rotating the [JOG/SHUTTLE] dial clockwise moves the

position to the forward direction, while rotating the dial
counter-clockwise moves the position to the backward
direction.

• According to the rotating degree, the cueing speed varies

among 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, and 64x.
The current cueing speed is shown on the screen.

• As long as holding down the [SHIFT] key, shuttle cueing
continues even if you release the [JOG/SHUTTLE] dial.

The VF80EX is "cueing" in the f orward direction at 64x the normal speed.

The VF80EX is "cueing" in the bac kward direction at 64x the normal speed.

T o return to the normal playback, press the [PLA Y] key .

3

Shuttle cueing

During playback, "shuttle cueing" is possible at the
speed between 1 and 64 times the normal speed.

Press the [PLA Y] key to start playbac k.

1

Rotate the [JOG/

2

[SHIFT] key .

SHUTTLE] dial while holding down the

The VF80EX is still.

3

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T o return to the normal playback, press the [PLA Y] key .

<Remember!>

Once the data is rewound to the beginning of a pro­gram (ABS 0), playback starts from the beginning of
the program, regardless of pressing the [SHIFT] key.
When reaching the end of a program (ABS: 23h 59m
59s), the program stops and the [PLA Y] hey flashes.

Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

Digital scrubbing

Digital scrubbing can be done between 0x and 1x
speed without changing the pitch while the VF80EX
is stopped.
You can scrub audio track by track. The level enve­lope of the scrub track is shown on the screen, allow­ing you to locate the beginning of a song or interval
of songs easily.

Furthermore, you can use the position located by
digital scrubbing as an edit point for the track editing
or auto-punch in/out.

Performing digital scrubbing

While stopped, press the [W AVE FORM SCRUB] key .

1

The VF80EX enters the scrub mode, and the display
shows the screen below.

Storing the digital scrub point

You can store the scrub point to the Start, End or To
point for track editing functions (such as Copy, Move,
Paste and Erase), or the auto-punch in point.

• To store the scrub point to the Start point:

Press the [SETUP/F1] key while holding down the [SHIFT]
key .

"Edit Start Point Stored!" is shown briefly and then the
scrub point is stored to the Start point for track editing.

• To store the scrub point to the End point:

Press the [TIME BASE SEL/F2] key while holding down
the [SHIFT] key .

"Edit End Point Stored!" is shown briefly and then the scrub
point is stored to the End point for track editing.

Press the [TRACK STA TUS/TRACK SEL] key for the

2

track you are going to scrub.

The level envelope of audio recorded on the selected
track is shown. When the VF80 is stopped, "<STILL>" is
also shown.

By rotating the [JOG] dial, y ou can scrub audio of the

3

selected track.

The vertical line in the center shows the current posi­tion, and you can hear scrubbing audio from this posi­tion to either the forward or backward direction.
When rotating the [JOG] dial clockwise, "Scrub >" is
shown. When rotating the [JOG] dial counter-clockwise,
"< Scrub" is shown.
The cursor (the vertical line) moves while scrubbing,
while the time value (or bar/beat) of the current posi­tion is shown in realtime.

current scrubbing position

• To store the scrub point to the T o point:

Press the [UNDO/REDO/F3] key while holding do wn the
[SHIFT] key .

"Edit T o P oint Stored!" is shown briefly and then the scrub
point is stored to the To point, which can be used as the
starting point of Paste or the auto-punch In point.

• After storing the point, press the [EXIT/NO] ke y .

The display returns to the Normal screen that was shown
when finishing scrubbing.

<Hint>

• You can also store the point by pressing the [ENTER/
YES] key after highlighting ST ART , END or TO by
using the [CURSOR ] or [CURSOR ] key.

• By pressing the [| / MARK] key while holding down

the [SHIFT] key, you can store the scrub point to a mark
memory.

If you want to scrub another track, repeat steps 2 and 3.

4

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Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

V ari Pitch

You can alter the playback or recording speed of the recorder within +/- 6.0 % range in 0.1 % increments/dec­rements by using the vari pitch function. With the vari pitch function, the pitch changes according to the speed.

-

PHONES

+6

-10

-20

-30

-40

∞

0

PLAY

5 6

+6

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

ST OUT

LR

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

BOUNCE

REC EFF

OFF

0

INPUT A

BAL

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

TRACK STATUS

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

UNBAL

PEAK

RED

2 3 4

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

CH ON/OFF

INPUT B

BAL

GUITAR

TRIMTRIM

PEAK

REC

GREEN

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

T urning on or off the vari pitc h function

Press the [V ARI PITCH/EDIT] key.

1

The key lights up in green, showing the vari pitch func­tion is active.

Press the [V ARI PITCH/EDIT] key again.

2

The key turns off, showing the vari pitch function is not
active.

<Note>

You can turn on or off the vari pitch function while
stopped or during playback, however, you cannot turn
on or off the function during recording.

MIX PARAMETER

FADER

2TRK MODE

MASTERING TRAINING

MUTE

7/8 2TRK1

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

FOOT SW

MASTER

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

STATUS

MAP

ACCESS

F1

EXIT
/NO

EJECT

ENTER
/YES

TIMEBASE

UNDO
/REDO

SEL

F3

F2

VARI

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

2

1

F2 F3

WAVE FORM

/SEL

CURSOR

SETUP

F1

AUTO

PUNCH

EDIT

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

5

4

SHIFT

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

CD PLAY

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

3

3

"ON" or "OFF" (of the vari pitch function) is also shown
on the screen.

Use the [JOG] dial to enter the pitch value.

4

Press the [EXIT/NO] key to return to the Normal screen.

5

<Notes>

•

Even if the pitch value is set to 0.0 % (no speed
change), pressing the

[V ARI PITCH]

key turns on the
vari pitch function.
In such a condition, the function is active but the
speed is not changed.

Setting the speed

You can adjust the speed while stopped or during
playback, however, you cannot adjust the speed dur­ing recording. If you adjust the speed during play­back with the vari pitch function active, you can moni­tor the result of speed (pitch) change while adjusting.

While stopped or during playback, press the [VARI

1

EDIT] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key .

PITCH/

The current pitch value is highlighted, showing that the
value can be edited.

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•

The vari pitch function automatically turns off by
carrying out any of the following.

1.Turning the power off and then on. (The pitch

value is also reset to 0.0 %.)

2.Setting the slave mode to "On" in the setup mode.

(The pitch value is retained.)
Note that you cannot turn on the vari pitch
function when the slave mode is "On".

3.Setting the digital input to "On" in the setup mode

("DIGI IN" is shown on the screen).
Note that you cannot turn on the vari pitch
function when the digital input is selected.

Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

Loop Function

Using the loop function, you can repeat the desired part between the Start and End points.
By using the loop function together with the punch in/out or training mode, you can concentrate on playing
without the need for operating the VF80EX.

Current time (or musical position)

<Loop Function>

START point

Playback

After locating the Start point, playback starts automatically.

When the playback position reaches the End point,
the recorder locates to the Start point automatically.

END point

Setting the Start and End points

There are following three methods for setting the Start
and End points.

1. Capturing the current position "On-the-fly"

2. Editing the time (or musical position) via the screen

3. Setting by marks

Capturing the current position "on-the-fly"

While stopped or running, you can set the Start or End
point at the point you capture.

The Start point is set to the captured time (or musical
position), which is shown here.

At the point where you want to set the End point, press

3

the [TIME BASE SEL/

F2] key while holding down the

[SHIFT] key .

"End Point Stored!" briefly appears and the End point is
set to the captured point.

Current time (or musical position)

The End point is set to the captured time (or musical po­sition), which is shown here.

<Note>

The Start point must be earlier than the End point.
Otherwise, the loop function cannot be performed.

Press the [LOOP/

1

EDIT] key while holding down the

[SHIFT] key .

The display shows the loop screen in which you can set
the Start and End points.

Current time (or musical position)

At the point where you want to set the Start point, press

2

the [SETUP/

"Start Point Stored!" briefly appears and the Start point
is set to the captured point.

F1] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key .

Editing the position via the screen

In the following description, the recorder is assumed
to be stopped and the ABS time base is selected.

Press the [LOOP/EDIT] key while holding down the

1

[SHIFT] key .

The display shows the loop screen in which you can set
the Start and End points.

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Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

To edit the Start point, press the [ENTER/YES] key while

2

"Start Point" value is highlighted.

The "seconds" value flashes, showing that it can be ed­ited.

The "seconds" value flashes.

Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to move the flashing value,

3

and use the [JOG] dial to edit the value.

You can also use the [CURSOR / ] keys to edit the value.

After editing all values, press the [ENTER/YES] ke y .

4

The display returns to the similar screen shown in step
1 above, in which the Start point is set to the edited time.

A mark is shown.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key .

3

The mark shown on the Start point value field starts
flashing.

Flashing

T o edit the End point, use the [CURSOR ] key to high-

5

light the "End point" value and carry out the same
operations as steps 2 through 4 above.

<Note>

As also noted in "

fly

", the Start point must be earlier than the End point.

Otherwise, the loop function cannot be performed.

capturing the current position on-the-

Setting the Start and End points by marks

You can set the Start and End points by marks.

<Note>

This method only can be used when any mark point is
already stored.

While stopped, press the [LOOP/EDIT] key while hold-

1

ing down the [SHIFT] key .

The display shows the loop screen in which you can set
the Start and End points.

Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired mark and press

4

the [ENTER/YES] key .

The Start point is set to the selected mark, while the
display returns to the similar screen shown in step 2
above.

T o edit the End point, use the [CURSOR ] key to high-

5

light the "End point" value and carry out the same
operations as steps 3 through 4 above.

The selected mark is set to the End point.

<Hint>

When rehearsing the auto punch in/out, if you also
activate the loop function in which the Start point is
set to a point a little bit earlier than the In point while
the End point is set to a point a little bit later than the
Out point, you can rehearse the auto punch in/out
repeatedly as many times as you like.
The loop function is also useful when you make a prac­tice using the training mode.

Carrying out the loop playback

Once setting the Start and End points, you can carry
out the loop function.

Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key.

2

Both the Start point and End point value fields show a
mark (number and name).

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Press the [LOOP] key to illuminate the key .

1

The loop function is now active.
Each time you press the [LOOP] key, On and Off of the
loop function alternates.

Start playback from the point earlier than the Start point.

2

When the recorder reaches the End point, it automati­cally locates to the Start point and starts playback from
that point. The recorder continues loop playback until
stopping the recorder.

T o stop loop playback, press the [LOOP] ke y to turn off

3

the lamp and press the [STOP] key.

Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

Program

The VF80EX can have up to 99 programs (P01 through P99) and usually each program manages one song.
You can make recording against each program or playback materials recorded on each program.
This section describe program-related operations.

Creating a new program

When formatting a hard disk, a program (P01) is au­tomatically created.
To create a new program, follow the procedure below
while the recorder is stopped and the display shows
the Normal screen.

<Note>

The initial settings for a new program are copied from the
setting of the current program.
Therefore, if you want to make a new program with the
same settings as an existing program, bring up the pro­gram before creating a new program.

Press the [TRACK EDIT/PGM] key while holding down

1

the [SHIFT] key .

The screen for selecting, renaming or deleting a pro­gram appears. (The screen example below shows the
initial condition where only Program 01 exists.)

Use the [JOG] dial to highlight "P02 [New Program]"

2

and then press the [ENTER/YES] key .

When highlighting "P02 [New Program]", only high­lighted "SELECT" is shown at the bottom of the screen.
Pressing the [ENTER/YES] key creates a new program
(P02 in this example) with the tentative title whose
leftmost character ("#" in this example) is highlighted.
In this condition, you can enter the program title by
following the procedure described in "<How to enter a
desired title> below.

Note that you may use the program with the tentative
title ("#0002" in this example) if you do not need to en­ter the desired one. Anyway, you may also enter/edit
the title later by the procedure described in "Editing a
program title" on page 62.
To use the program with the tentative title, press the

[EXIT/NO] key. To put the desired title, see the following.

<How to enter a desired title>

• Rotate the [JOG] dial (or [CURSOR

/ ] keys)
to select a character for the blinking point from
among those listed below.

• Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to move the blinking
point.

<Hint>

When selecting a character, rotating the [JOG] dial
while holding down the [SHIFT] key jumps among
characters surrounded with the box above.
This function will allow you to save time for select­ing a desired character.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key after entering the title.

3

The title is set.

Press the [EXIT/NO] (or [STOP]) key.

4

The setup mode exits and the display shows the Nor­mal screen of the newly created program.

<Hint>

• When creating a new program, the next program

number to the highest program number in the
existing programs is assigned.
If there is only one program (P01), Program 02
(P02) will be created. If there is five programs (P01
through P05), Program 06 (P06) will be created.

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• Creating a new program consumes a small amount

of the recordable disk space. Also note that when
the recordable disk space is not enough, you
cannot create a new program.

Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

Selecting a program

When more than one program exists on the disk, you
have to select the desired program before starting
operations for recording, playback or editing.
Select the desired program by following the procedure
below while the recorder is stopped and the display
shows the Normal screen.

Press the [TRACK EDIT/PGM] key while holding do wn

1

the [SHIFT] key .

The screen for selecting, renaming or deleting a program
appears. In the screen, all existing program numbers
and titles are shown.

Press the [TRACK EDIT/

1

PGM] key while holding down

the [SHIFT] key .

The screen for selecting, renaming or deleting a program
appears. In the screen, all existing program numbers
and titles are shown.

Use the [JOG] dial to highlight the desired program and

2

then press the [SETUP/

F1] key while holding down the

[SHIFT] key .

Deleting a program

You can delete an unnecessary program individually.
To make recording or editing, a certain amount of disk
space is needed. By deleting unnecessary programs,
the available disk space increases.

<Notes>

•

When only one program (P01) exists, if you try to
delete the program, the data in the program is deleted
but P01 remains.

•

For example, when five programs (P01 through P05)
exist, if you delete P03, it looks like P05 is deleted. This
is because the program numbers higher than 03 move
down. In other words, P04 and P05 become P03 and
P04 respectively.

Use the [JOG] dial to highlight the program to be de-

2

leted and then press the [UNDO/REDO/

F3] key while

holding down the [SHIFT] key .

The screen shows "Delete! Sure?", asking you confirm.

<Hint>

You may use the [CURSOR ] to highlight "DELETE" and
press the [ENTER/YES] key to bring up the screen
above, instead of pressing the [UNDO/REDO/F3] key
while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key while holding down the

3

[RECORD] key .

The selected (highlighted) program is deleted, and the
following programs in the list move up.

Press the [EXIT/NO] key to switch to the Normal screen.

4

The previous program of the deleted program is se­lected.

Editing a program title

You can edit a program title anytime by following the
procedure below.
Note that you can also enter a program title in the
process of creating a new program as mentioned ear­lier.

P01

P01

P02

P03 P04

P02

P03 is deleted.

P03 P04

P05

Note that you cannot undo or redo deleting the program.

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Press the [TRACK EDIT/

1

PGM] key while holding down

the [SHIFT] key .

The screen for selecting, renaming or deleting a program
appears. In the screen, all existing program numbers
and titles are shown.

Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

Use the [JOG] dial to highlight (select) the desired pro-

2

gram and then press the [TIME BASE SEL/

F2] key while

holding down the [SHIFT] key .

Now you can edit the title of the selected program.
The leftmost character of the selected program is flash­ing.

<Hint>

You may use the [CURSOR ] to highlight "RENAME"
and press the [ENTER/YES] key to bring up the screen
above, instead of pressing the [TIME BASE SEL/F2] key
while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to move the flashing (ed-

3

iting) point and use the [JOG] dial (or [CURSOR
keys) to select a character for the flashing point.

T rack editing

Flashing

/ ]

You can put a title name with up to 16 characters from
among those listed below.
When selecting a character, rotating the [JOG] dial while
holding down the [SHIFT] key jumps among characters
surrounded with the box below.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key after editing/entering the

4

title.

The edited/entered title is set.

Press the [EXIT/NO] (or [STOP]) key.

5

The display returns to the Normal screen.

Because the VF80EX uses a 3.5-inch E-IDE hard disk as the recording media, you can make non-linear and non­destructive audio editing by track effectively.

Copy & Paste

The Copy & Paste function allows you to copy track
data of a desired part and paste it to a desired part of
the same or different track.
The copied data remains after pasting the data, so you
can paste the data as many times as required.

Move & P aste

The Move & Paste function allows you to move track
data of a desired part and paste it to a desired part of
the same or different track.
Unlike the copy & paste operation, the moved data

does not remain in the original position.
The copy & paste function is useful when using the
same musical part repeatedly in a song.

START Point

Copy & paste within the same track.

A

Copy & paste between different track.

END Point

TO Point

A'

A'

START Point

Move & paste within the same track.

A

Move & paste between different track.

END Point

A'

A'

TO Point

<Notes>

•

Copy data (or Move data) is replaced with the new data every time the copy (or move) operation is carried out.

•

Note that copy data changes if you paste the copy data to the original data.

•

The copy & paste (or move & paste) editing is performed on the current program. Therefore, do not change the current
program until the editing operations are completed.

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Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

Performing Cop y (or Move) & P aste

Set the Start and End points for the copy (or move)

1

operation and To point for the paste operation.

Using the digital scrub function, set the Start, End and
To points. See "Storing the digital scrub point" for details
about how to set the points.

While the recorder is stopped, press the [TRA CK EDIT]

2

key .

The screen for selecting the track edit type appears.

Use the [JOG] dial to select "Copy Paste" (or "Mo ve

3

Paste") and then press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display shows the screen for selecting the source
track(s) and destination track(s).

or "MovePaste"

The corresponding [TRACK ST A TUS/TRA CK SEL] keys of
the source track(s) light in green, while the correspond­ing [TRACK ST A TUS/TRACK SEL] keys of the destination
track(s) light in red.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key after selecting tracks.

6

The display shows the "Point Select" screen as below, in
which you can view the Start, End and To points set via
the digital scrub operation.

<Hints>

On the screen above, you can perform the following
operations.

1. Editing the Start, End and T o points

2. Setting the Start and T o points to "ABS 0" and the End point
to "REC END"

3. Checking the data to be copied (or moved)

4. Setting the Start, End and To points by marks

Use the [JOG] dial to select the source track(s) from

4

which the data is copied (moved).

Rotating the [JOG] dial changes the options among 1
through 8, 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8, 1-6, and 1-8.

Use the [CURSOR ] key to highlight (and flashes) the

5

right field, and use the [JOG] dial to select the destina­tion track(s) to which the data is copied (moved).

Rotating the [JOG] dial changes the options as below
depending on the track(s) you selected in step 4.

Source track(s) Destination options
a mono track (1 through 8) 1 through 8

a pair of tracks 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, and 7&8
1-6 1-6 only
1-8 1-8 only

In the example below, data on tracks 3&4 is copied (or
moved) and pasted onto tracks 7&8.

• To edit the Start, End and To points:

Highlight the time field of the desired (Start, End or To) point,
and then press the [ENTER/YES] key .

The "seconds" value starts flashing, showing that you can
edit it. Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to move the flashing
value, and use the [JOG] dial to enter a value.
After entering the desired time, pressing the [ENTER/YES]
key to store the time data to the point.

• T o set the Start and T o points to "ABS 0" and the End

point to "REC END":

Press the [SETUP/F1] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key .

"ALL OFF" changes to "ALL ON", and the Start and To
points are set to "ABS 0", while the End point is set to "REC
END" point. This function is useful when you copy (or
move) all track data (from "ABS 0" to "REC END") to dif­ferent track(s).

• T o chec k (monitor) the data to be copied (or moved)

[Source Play function]:

Press the [TIME BASE SEL/F2] key while holding down the
[SHIFT] key .

The display shows the "Source Play" screen as shown
below and the recorder starts playback of the data to be
copied (or moved).

You can hear audio by moving up the corresponding track
fader. After checking audio, press the [STOP] key.
The display returns to the screen shown before perform­ing the Source play function.

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• T o set editing points by marks:

Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key.

Each data field for the Start, End and To points changes
to show the current option by mark as shown below.

Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to highlight the field for the
desired point, and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The field starts flashing.
Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired mark and press
the [ENTER/YES] key.
The point is set to the selected mark.

Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

Press the [UNDO/REDO/F3] key while holding down the

8

[SHIFT] key .

The copy & paste (or move & paste) function is per­formed. When finished, "Completed!" appears on the
screen.

<Hint>

You may use the [CURSOR >] to highlight "EXE" and press
the [ENTER/YES] key to perform the function, instead of
pressing the [UNDO/REDO/F3] key while holding down the

[SHIFT] key.

<Note>

This operation can be performed only when any mark
is set. When no mark is set, "
only option for each point.

Use the [CURSOR ] key to highlight the field ("01"

6

00:ABS 0

" is the one and

above) for the number of times f or repeat paste, and
press the [ENTER/YES] key .

"01" starts flashing and you can now enter the number
of times for repeat paste.

Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired number and

7

press the [ENTER/YES] key .

You can select any number between "01" and "99".

<Note>

Basically you can select the number of times for repeat
paste between 1 and 99, however, if the recordable space
of the hark disk is limited, you may not be able to select
the desired number. The VF80EX automatically calcu­late the available space and limit the number of times to
the appropriate value.

When setting the number of times for repeat paste to 02,
the copy & paste function is performed as below.

Copy & paste within the same track.

A

Copy & paste between different track.

START Point

END Point

TO Point

A'

A'

A''

A''

<Note>

The copy & paste (or move & paste) operation cannot be
performed when there is not enough disk space to per­form the undo and redo operations. If you try to perform
the paste operation when there is not enough disk space,
The display will show "
time.
In such a case, shorten the copy (or move) data by the
amount more than the displayed time or delete unnec­essary sections or programs to keep the enough space,
and then try to paste again.

Over Time!

", as well as the short

Undo/redo of Copy & Paste

You can undo a copy & paste or move & paste opera­tion, as well as redo it (undo the undo operation).

• By pressing the [UNDO/REDO] key after completing the

copy & paste (or move & paste) operation, you can
return the track(s) to the condition before performing
the copy & paste (or move & paste) operation.

• By pressing the [UNDO/REDO] key just after

performing the undo operation, you can undo the undo
operation and return the track(s) to the condition
after performing the copy & paste (or move & paste)
operation.

Note the following for performing the undo/redo opera­tion.

<Notes>

You can undo or redo only when the recorder is stopped.
If you carry out any of the following after performing the
copy & paste (or move & paste) operation, you cannot
undo/redo the copy & paste (or move & paste) opera­tion.

1.Making a new recording

2.Performing a new editing

3.Letting the recorder run in playback (or recording)
mode and pass through the auto punch-in point while
the auto punch mode is active

4.Turning off the power of the VF80EX

5.Performing any of the program operations (select,
rename or delete).

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Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

Erasing track data

You can erase a desired part of track data. You can
select a track or tracks (of which you are going to erase
data) from among each individual track, each pair of
tracks, 1-6 and 1-8.

ABS 0

Erase

REC END

Use the [JOG] dial to select the track(s) to be erased.

4

Rotating the [JOG] dial changes the options among 1
through 8, 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8, 1-6, and 1-8.
The corresponding [TRACK ST ATUS/TRACK SEL] key(s)
of the selected track(s) light in red.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key after selecting the track(s).

5

The screen shows the Start and End points.

START Point

END Point

<Notes for the erase function>

•

When all eight tracks (1 through 8) are recorded, if you
erase a part of the chosen track, only the erased part
becomes silent (no audio) and the following material
does not move advance to fill the gap.
Therefore, the REC END point remains the same.
However, if you erase a part between the chosen point
(=Start point) and the REC END point (=End point) of
all tracks, the REC END point moves advance.

•

The erase operations are performed on the current
program. Therefore, do not change the current pro
gram until all the operations are completed.

Erasing

Set the Start and End points for the erase operation.

1

Using the digital scrub function, set the Start and End
points. See "Storing the digital scrub point" for details
about how to set the points.

While the recorder is stopped, press the [TRA CK EDIT]

2

key .

The screen for selecting the track edit type appears.

<Hint>

On the screen above, you can perform the following
operations.

1. Editing the Start and End points

2. Setting the Start point to "ABS 0" and the End point to "REC
END"

3. Checking the data to be erased

4. Setting the Start and End points by marks

• To edit the Start and End points:

Highlight the time field of a desired (Start or End) point, and
then press the [ENTER/YES] key .

The "seconds" value starts flashing, showing that you can
edit it. Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to move the flashing
value, and use the [JOG] dial to enter a value.
After entering the desired time, pressing the [ENTER/YES]
key to store the time data to the point.

• T o set the Start point to "ABS 0" and the End point to

"REC END":

Press the [SETUP/F1] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key .
"ALL OFF" changes to "ALL ON", and the Start point is set

to "ABS 0", while the End point is set to "REC END" point.
This function is useful when you erase all track data.

Use the [JOG] dial to select "Erase" and then press the

3

[ENTER/YES] key .

The display shows the screen for selecting the track(s)
to be erased.

• T o chec k (monitor) the data to be erased [Source Play

function]:

Press the [TIME BASE SEL/F2] key while holding down the
[SHIFT] key.

The display shows the "Source Play" screen as shown
below and the recorder starts playback of the data to be
erased.

You can hear audio by moving up the corresponding
track fader. After checking audio, press the [STOP] key.
The display returns to the screen shown before perform­ing the Source play function.

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Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

• T o set editing points by marks:

Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key.

Each data field for the Start and End points changes to
show the current option by mark as shown below.

Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to highlight the field for the
desired point, and press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The field starts flashing.
Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired mark and press
the [ENTER/YES] key.
The editing point is set to the selected mark.

<Note>

This operation can be performed only when any mark
is set. When no mark is set, "
only option for each point.

Press the [UNDO/REDO/F3] key while holding down the

6

00:ABS 0

" is the one and

[SHIFT] key .

The erase function is performed. When finished, "Com­pleted!" appears on the screen.

Undo/redo of Erase

You can undo an erase operation, as well as redo it
(undo the undo operation).

• By pressing the [UNDO/REDO] key after completing

the erase operation, you can return the track(s) to the
condition before performing the erase operation.

• By pressing the [UNDO/REDO] key just after

performing the undo operation, you can undo the
undo operation and return the track(s) to the
condition after performing the erase operation.

Note the following for performing the undo/redo op­eration.

<Notes>

You can undo or redo only when the recorder is stopped.
If you carry out any of the following after performing
the erase operation, you cannot undo/redo the erase
operation.

1. Making a new recording

2. Performing a new editing

3. Letting the recorder run in playback (or recording)
mode and pass through the auto punch-in point
while the auto punch mode is active

4. Turning off the power of the VF80EX

5. Performing any of the program operations (select,
rename or delete).

<Hint>

You may use the [CURSOR ] to highlight "EXE" and press
the [ENTER/YES] key to perform the function, instead of
pressing the [UNDO/REDO/F3] key while holding down the
[SHIFT] key.

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Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

T rack Exchange

The track exchange function allows you to exchange
tracks (regardless of whether they are real or addi­tional tracks) on the program in single track unit, 2­track unit or 8-track unit.

By using this function, you can exchange tracks not
only among real tracks but also between real and
additional tracks, allowing to use tracks effectively.
For example, by exchanging a recorded real track with
an empty additional track, you can transfer data on
a real track to an additional track temporarily, so that
you can record a new material onto the real track.
The track exchange function is also used to check the
REC END point on an additional track.

One track exchange

8 track block exchange

Use the [JOG] dial to select the source track(s).

3

Rotating the [JOG] dial changes the options among
single tracks (1 through 24), pair tracks (1&2 through
23&24), 1-8, 9-16 and 17-24.

Use the [CURSOR ] key to highlight (and flashes) the

4

right field, and use the [JOG] dial to select the destina­tion track(s).

You can only select the same number of tracks as the
source track(s) selected in step 3 above.
For example, if you select a single track in step 3 above,
you can only select a single track here.

<Example 1> Exchanging Track 8 and Track 24

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3

Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8

Track 9
Track 10
Track 11
Track 12
Track 13
Track 14
Track 15

Track 16

2 track block exchange

8 track block exchange

Track 17
Track 18
Track 19
Track 20
Track 21
Track 22
Track 23
Track 24

Performing the trac k exchange

While the recorder is stopped, press the [TRA CK EDIT]

1

key .

The screen for selecting the track edit type appears.

<Example 2> Exchanging Tracks 1&2 and Tracks 7&8

<Example 3> Exchanging Tracks 1-8 and Tracks 17-24

After selecting tracks, press the [ENTER/YES] ke y .

5

The track exchange function is performed and the dis­play returns to the Normal screen.

Use the [JOG] dial to select "Exchange" and then press

2

the [ENTER/YES] key .

The display shows the screen for selecting the tracks to
be exchanged. The screen example below shows that
tracks 01 through 08 and tracks 17 through 24 are ex­changed in 8-track unit.
The left field shows the source track(s), while the right
fields shows the destination track(s).

<Note for T rack Exchange>

If the selected tracks for the left and right fields are re­versed, the same track exchange is performed.
For example, "

1-8<->17-24

" and "

17-24<->1-8

same track exchange.
The setting in which the same track(s) are selected for
both the left and right fields, such as "
If you press the
display shows the message "

[ENTER/YES]

key with such a setting, the

Select Err! Hit Any Keys

1-8<->1-8

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" perform the

", is invalid.

".

Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

Editing Marks

This section describes how to edit marks, assuming that more than one mark is already stored in realtime
according to the operations described in "Basic Recording and Playback".

Viewing the mark list

You can view the marks stored.

While the recorder is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ./

1

MAP] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

The mark positions are shown by time or bar/beat/clock
values depending on the time base (In the following
screen example, the time base is set to "Bar/Beat/Clk").

Use the [JOG] dial or [CURSOR / ] keys to scroll

2

the marks stored.

In the Mark map screen, you can not only view all the
marks but also perform various operations (such as
editing a mark position, entering a mark title, locating
a mark, deleting a mark and adding a mark) described
later.

Editing a mark position

You can edit the current position of a mark in the
mark map.

While the recorder is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ./

1

MAP] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

The Mark map screen appears.

Use the [JOG] dial or [CURSOR / ] keys to highlight

2

the desired mark, and then press the [TIME B ASE SEL/
F2] key .

The display shows the screen for editing the chosen
mark.

Blinking

<Hint>

When the Mark map screen is shown, you can switch
the screen to display the position (by time or bar/
beat/clock) or title of each mark by pressing the

[TIME BASE SEL] key.

After viewing the list, press the [EXIT/NO] key.

3

The display returns to the Normal screen.

Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to highlight (and flashes)

3

the field you want to edit, and then use the [JOG] dial
to select the desired value.

When the time base is set to "ABS" or "MTC", you can
edit fields for minute, second, frame and subframe.
When the time base is set to "Bar/Beat/Clk", you can
edit fields for bar, beat and clock, as shown below.

After editing time (or bar/beat/clock), press the [ENTER/

4

YES] key .

The edited value is stored to the mark and the display
returns to the Mark map screen.

Press the [EXIT/NO] key .

5

The display returns to the Normal screen.

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Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

Enter a mark title

You can enter or edit a title for each mark.

While the recorder is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ./

1

MAP] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

The Mark map screen appears.

Use the [JOG] dial or [CURSOR / ] keys to high-

2

light the desired mark, and then press the [TIME BASE
SEL/F2] key .

The display shows the screen for editing the chosen
mark.

Flashing

Adding a mark

You can add a mark to the mark map.

While the recorder is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ./

1

MAP] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

The Mark map screen appears.

Use the [JOG] dial or [CURSOR / ] keys to high-

2

light "New Mark", and then press the [TIME B ASE SEL/
F2] key .

You can find "[New Mark]" at the bottom of the mark map.

Press the [CURSOR / ] keys repeatedly to highlight

3

(and flashes) the leftmost point of the title field.

Highlight (and flashes) this point.

Use the [CURSOR

4

point among the title field, and use the [JOG] dial to

/ ] keys to move the highlighted

select the desired character.

You can use up to 14 characters for each title but be­cause of the screen size, characters displayed at once
are limited. You can select a character from among the
following.

Hint

When selecting a character, rotating the [JOG] dial
while holding down the [SHIFT] key jumps among
characters surrounded with the box above.

Flashing

On the screen for editing the mark, "001" (Bar number
field) is flashing, showing that it can be edited.
The mark name is tentatively set to "Mark", while no
scene is assigned (indicated by "Non").

Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to highlight (and flashes)

3

the field you want to edit among BAR, BEA T and CLK,
and then use the [JOG] dial to select the desired value.

When setting the time base to ABS or MTC, you can set
the position in the similar way.

After setting the mark position, press the [ENTER/YES]

4

key .

The new mark is added to the mark map and the dis­play returns to the Mark map screen.

Press the [EXIT/NO] key .

5

The display returns to the Normal screen.

After entering/editing the title, press the [ENTER/YES]

5

key .

The entered/edited title is stored to the mark.

Press the [EXIT/NO] key .

6

The display returns to the Normal screen.

<Hint>

When adding a new mark, you can also enter a mark title
or assign a scene for the scene sequence function.
See "Enter a mark title" above and "Scene Memory" in "Mixer
Functions" for details about operations.

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Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

Deleting a mark

You can delete an unnecessary mark.

While the recorder is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ./

1

MAP] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

The Mark map screen appears.

Use the [JOG] dial or [CURSOR / ] keys to high-

2

light the mark you want to delete, and then press the
[UNDO/REDO/F3] key while holding down the [SHIFT]
key .

"Delete!" is shown and "Sure?" flashes.
To cancel the delete operation, press the [EXIT/NO] key.

Flashing

Locating a mark

You can directly locate to a mark.

While the recorder is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ./

1

MAP] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

The Mark map screen appears.

Use the [JOG] dial or [CURSOR / ] keys to high-

2

light the mark you want to locate to, and then press the
[SETUP/F1] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key.

The recorder locates to the selected mark, and the dis­play returns to the Normal screen.

<Hint>

If you press the [SETUP/F1] key while holding down the
[SHIFT] key after editing a mark position (see "Editing a

mark position"), you can locate to the new mark position.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key while holding down the

3

[RECORD] key .

The chosen mark is deleted and the mark map is sorted,
resulting marks following the deleted mark in the mark
map list move up.
For example, if you delete Mark 03, the current Mark

04, 05,... will replace Mark 03, 04,.... respectively.

Press the [EXIT/NO] key .

4

The display returns to the Normal screen.

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Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Advanced Operations

This chapter describes advanced or useful functions of the VF80EX.

Metronome function

The VF80EX provides the internal tempo map, in which you can set the time signature (e.g. 4/4, 3/4) and tempo
(between 30 and 250).
It also can output the metronome sound (click) according to the tempo map, allowing you to record materials
at the specific tempo without the need of an external metronome or rhythm machine.
The metronome sound can be output from Track 6 of the VF80 when you set "Click?" in the Setup menu to "On."

<Note>

When Track 6 is set to output the metronome sound (i.e. when you set "
you cannot record audio on Track 6 or playback audio recorded on Track 6.
When you have finished using the metronome function, we recommend setting "Click?" menu in the Setup mode
to "

Off

" so that you can use Track 6 for recording and playback.

Click?

" menu in the Setup menu to "On"),

Setting the tempo map

To output the metronome sound (click), the tempo
map must be set.
To set the tempo map, use "Signature Set" and "Tempo
Set" menus in the Setup mode.
Initially, the time signature is set to "4/4" while the
tempo is set to "120."
To change the initial settings, operate the following.

While the VF80EX is stopped, press the [SETUP] key

1

to enter the Setup mode.

The screen for selecting a menu in the Setup mode ap­pears.

Use the [JOG] dial to select the "Signature Set" menu,

2

and then press the [ENTER/YES] key .

The screen for setting the time signature appears.
Set the desired time signature according to the proce­dure described in "Setting the time signature" on page 134.

After setting the time signature, press the [EXIT/NO]

3

key to return to the screen for selecting a menu in the
Setup mode.

Use the [JOG] dial to select the "Tempo Set" men u, and

4

then press the [ENTER/YES] key .

The screen for setting the tempo appears.
Set the desired tempo according to the procedure de­scribed in "Setting the tempo" on page 136.

Setting the metronome output

You can set whether outputting the metronome sound
or not by "Click?" menu in the Setup mode.

Use the [JOG] dial to select the "Click?" menu, and then

1

press the [ENTER/YES] key .

The initial setting is "Off."

Use the [JOG] dial to select "On", and then press the

2

[ENTER/YES] key .

Now the metronome sound will be output from Track

6.

Press the [EXIT/NO] key repeatedly until exiting the

3

Setup mode.

Setting the time base to bar/beat

Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key to set the time base to

1

"Bar/Beat."

When the time base is set to "Bar/Beat", you can moni­tor the current position by Bar/Beat according to the
tempo map you set.

Monitoring the metronome sound

After setting the tempo, press the [EXIT/NO] key to

5

return to the screen for selecting a menu in the Setup
mode.

Go on to set the metronome output described below.

Press the [PLA Y] ke y to start playback of the VF80EX.

1

The level meter for Track 6 shows the metronome sound
level.
Set the Master and Track 6 faders to the "0" position,
and raise the [PHONES] knob to monitor the metronome
sound via the headphones.

You can now record a material while listening to the
metronome sound as a guide.

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Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

T rack bounce (Ping-pong recor ding)

When the number of empty tracks is short in the recording process, you can solve the problem by transferring
audio on the multiple already-recorded tracks to a different track or tracks.
This operation is called "T rack bounce" or "Ping-pong recording". With the VF80EX, you can do this operation sim­ply by using the [BOUNCE] key.
When the Bounce mode is active, Tracks 7/8 are automatically armed and the materials recorded on Tracks 1
through 6 are ready to be bounced to Tracks 7/8.
In the following description for track bouncing operation, we assume that mono materials are recorded on Tracks
1 through 4, while a stereo material is recorded on Tracks 5 and 6.

On/Off of bounce mode

Press the [BOUNCE] key .

1

Each press of the key alternates "On" and "Off."
When set to "On", the key is illuminated, while the
Bounce screen appears where "Remain" is displayed.

Tracks 7/8 are automatically armed and the corre­sponding [TRACK STA TUS/TRACK SEL] key flashes in red.
When the Bounce mode is active, you cannot arm the
other tracks (1 through 6).

Setting pan positions

Press the [P AN] ke y to set the pan position f or each

1

track.

Set the pan positions at the desired points for Tracks 1
through 4, fully left for Track 5 and fully right for Track

6. See "Mixer Functions" for details about the pan set­ting.

After setting all pan positions, press the [EXIT/NO] key .

2

The balance mode screen appears.

<Note>

If the peak indicator lights up, the recorded sound
will be distorted. Adjust the playback level of each
track appropriately.

You can see the playback levels on Tracks 1 through 6,
input levels on Track 7/8 and output levels of the Ste­reo busses (L and R) via the meters on the screen.
By raising the [PHONES] knob, you can monitor the
sound.

After adjusting the levels, stop the recor der and then

4

locate to the beginning position of track bouncing.

Performing the trac k bounce

Press the [PLAY] key while holding down the

1

[RECORD] key to start track bouncing.

The recorder starts recording of mixed audio from
Tracks 1 through 6 to Tracks 7/8.

After finishing the track bounce, press the [ST OP] key

2

to stop the recorder.

Now you can use Tracks 1 through 6 to record new
materials.

Setting level of each track

Set the [MASTER] fader to the "0" position.

1

Press the [RECORD] key only .

2

The [RECORD] key starts flashing, while Tracks 7/8 enter
the input monitor mode.

Press the [PLA Y] key to start playback and adjust play-

3

back levels of T racks 1 thr ough 6 using the track fad­ers.

Be careful not to light up the peak indicator when ad­justing the playback level of each track.

<Notes>

•

You can also apply EQ and/or effects to audio signals

on Tracks 1 through 6 to be bounce to Track 7/8.
See "

Mixer Function

and effects.

•

When the Bounce mode is active, you can use any of

effect types
the Bounce mode when any of insert effect types is
selected, “
selected.

L01: Norm HALL

" for details about how to apply EQ

L01

through

L38

. Note that, if you enter

” will be automatically

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Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

T raining mode

The VF80EX provides the training mode which allows you to practice your instrument while playing back only
Tracks 7/8. In the training mode, you can slow down the playback speed or altering the pitch, making it easy to
play along with your favorite musicians or transcribing ad-lib phrases.
You can also cancel the vocal or lead guitar solo which is positioned in the center, allowing you to replace it with
your vocal or guitar (like a karaoke).

The following description shows how to play the guitar along with audio recorded on Tracks 7/8.

INPUT A

INPUT B

BAL

GUITAR

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

TRIMTRIM

CH ON/OFF

PEAK

RED

REC

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

2 3 4

+6

+6

+6

0

0

0

-10

-10

-10

-20

-20

-20

-30

-30

-30

-40

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

-

∞

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

TRACK STATUS

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

BAL

<Hint>

Because only Tracks 7/8 can be played back in the Train­ing mode, you have to record a song used for your prac­tice in advance.
If you are going to use a song recorded on other tracks,
it will be a good idea to use the track exchange function
to move the song to Tracks 7/8.
Also, when you want to use an external source on CD,
MD, etc., record it onto Tracks 7/8 digitally using the
technique described later in "Digital Recording."

ST OUT

LR

TRACK
EDIT

PGM

BOUNCE

REC EFF

OFF

MUTE

7/8 2TRK1

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

∞

-

∞

FOOT SW

MIX PARAMETER

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

FADER

2TRK MODE

MASTERING TRAINING

MASTER

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

F1

CURSOR

EXIT
/NO

ENTER
/YES

UNDO

TIMEBASE

/REDO

SEL

F2

VARI

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

F2 F3

EJECT

F3

STATUS

/SEL

SETUP

F1

AUTO

PUNCH

EDIT

WAVE FORM

CD PLAY

ACCESS

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

SHIFT

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

PHONES

PEAK

GREEN

PLAY

5 6

+6

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

On/Off of training mode

Press the [TRAINING] key .

1

Each press of the key alternates "On" and "Off."
When set to "On", the [TRAINING] key is illuminated,
while the display shows the training mode screen.

<Caution>

When copying a copyright material from CD, MD, etc.,
do not use the copy for any purpose except your prac­tice or enjoyment. Any unauthorized use of the copy
for commercial purpose will constitute infringement
of such copyright and will render the infringer liable
to an action at law.

<Note>

When the training mode is active, you cannot make any
recording, as well as playback

Trac ks 1 through 6

.

Connecting the instrument and headphones

Set the [MASTER] fader to the "∞" position.

1

Connect the instrument and headphones as shown in

2

the illustration above.

You may connect the instrument either [INPUT A] or
[INPUT B].

On the training mode screen, you can set the follow­ing. You can use the [CURSOR / ] key to select (high­light) the item to be set.

1. Playback speed

2. Playback pitch

3. On/Off of the center cancel function

4. Setting of the cancel position

5. Low boost setting (for emphasizing the bass
sound)

<Note>

You can set the playback speed only while the
VF80EX is stopped. The other items can be set both
while stopped and during playback.

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Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Slowing down the playbac k speed

You can change the playback speed only while the
recorder is stopped.

When "Norm" in the "Play Speed" field is highlighted,

1

use the [JOG] dial to select "Half."

The playback speed is set to half the normal speed and
the pitch automatically raises one octave.
To change only the pitch, see the next section.

T o return to the normal speed, use the [JOG] dial to

2

select "Norm."

The playback speed returns to the normal speed.

Changing the pitch

The following items can be set both while stopped and
during playback.

Using the [CURSOR

1

field, and then use the [JOG] dial to select the desired
pitch.

You can set the pitch within the range of +/- one octave.

] key to highlight the "Play Pitch"

Setting the cancel position

Using the [CURSOR ] key to highlight the "Cancel

1

Pos" field, and then use the [JOG] dial to set the de­sired value.

You can select the cancel position from "-99" via "0" to
"+99" in one step increments.
Try to find the best position where the sound to be
cancel gets lowest.

Boosting the bass sound

Using the [CURSOR ] key to highlight the "Lo Boost"

1

field, and then use the [JOG] dial to set the desired
value.

You can select the low boost level from "0" to "10" in one
step increments.

Canceling the center-positioned sound

Using the [CURSOR ] key to highlight the "Vo. Can-

1

cel" field, and then use the [JOG] dial to select "ON".

You can cancel the center-positioned sound such as a
lead vocal.
Depending on audio sources, you may not perfectly
cancel the sound you want to remove because it is not
exactly center-positioned. In such a case, perform the
next operation.

Playing along with the playbac k sound

Set the [MASTER] fader to the "0" position.

1

Press the [PLA Y] key to starts playback of the VF80EX

2

and raise the Track 7/8 fader gradually .

You can see the level is going up via the stereo output
level meters (L and R) on the screen.
Rotate the [PHONES] knob to adjust the headphones
level.

Play the guitar along with the playback sound of T racks

3

7/8, while adjusting the [TRIM] knob to the appropri­ate position where the [PEAK] indicator for the input
you connect the guitar does not light.

You can hear both the playback sound of Tracks 7/8
and your guitar together from the headphones.
If you move down the Tracks 7/8 fader, you can only
hear your guitar.

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Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Mastering mode

You can use Tracks 7/8 as the mastering tracks.
After performing the track bouncing from Tracks 1 through 6 to Tracks 7/8, you can record the audio signals on
Tracks 7/8 to an external (analog or digital) master recorder while applying the "mastering effects" including
EQ, reverb and compressor (see the illustration below).
You can perform the above operation in the mastering mode, which can be selected by the [MASTERING] key.
When the mastering mode is active, only Tracks 7/8 can be played back, while the dedicated mastering effects
are available. In the following description, we assume that the stereo mix signals are recorded on Tracks 7/8.

STEREO OUT L, R

Digital master recorder

S/P DIF / DATA

POWER

PHANTOM

ON

OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT

OFF

MIDI

INPUT

Analog master recorder

Selecting a program to be played bac k

If there is more than one program in the VF80, select
the desired program to be played back.
See "Selecting a program" for the operation.

On/Off of mastering mode

Press the [MASTERING] key .

1

Each press of the [MASTERING] key alternates ON and
OFF of the mastering mode.
When the mastering mode is set to ON, the [MASTER-
ING] key is illuminated and the following screen is dis­played, while the [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key of
Track 7/8 and the [ST A TUS/SEL] key for the master are
illuminated in green.

S/P DIF OUTPUT

Mastering library

EQ

Rev Level

Ambience

High Gain

Mid Gain

Low Gain

Rev Time

Pre Delay

Y ou can select a desired preset entry
from 10 entries (L0 through L9) stored
in the effect library . See "Mastering li­brary details" on the next page.

Adjusts the EQ gain for the high fre­quency range within a +/- 18 dB range.
Freq. and Q: fixed

Adjusts the EQ gain for the middle fre­quency range within a +/- 18 dB range.
Freq. and Q: fixed

Adjusts the EQ gain for the low fre­quency range within a +/- 18 dB range.
Freq. and Q: fixed

Adjusts the amount of reverb sound be­tween 0 and 99.

The values of these parameters for
each entry are fixed (see "Mastering
library details" on pages 77 and 78).

The screen example above shows the upper part of the
mastering effect setting. Pressing the [CURSOR ] key
scrolls down the setting items. To scroll up, press the
[CURSOR ] key.

The table below shows the mastering effect items.

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Compressor

Copy Protect

Threshold

Ratio

Gain

Atack

Adjusts the threshold of the compres­sor between -50 dB and 0 dB in 1 dB
steps.

Selects the compressor ratio from the
following options.
∞:1, 20:1, 10:1, 8:1, 6:1, 5:1, 4:1, 3.5:1,
3:1, 2.5:1, 2:1, 1,7:1, 1.5:1, 1.3:1, 1.1:1,
1:1

Adjusts the compressor gain between
0 dB and +18 dB.

The parameter value for each entry is
fixed (see "Mastering library details" on
pages 77 and 78).

Selects ON or OFF of the copy protec­tion for the S/P DIF output signal.
When set to ON, the flag for limiting a
digital copy to one generation is set in
the S/P DIF digital output signal.

<Hint>

When selecting a desired preset entry from the Master­ing effect library, the initial parameter values of the en­try are shown on the screen.
See "Mastering effect library details" on pages 77 and 78
for the detailed information.

Setting the mastering effect parameters

Set the [MASTER] fader at the "0" position.

1

Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

After setting the recording level, return the VF80EX to

2

the beginning of the program.

Start recording of the master recorder and then start

3

playback of the VF80EX.

The stereo output (L and R) signals are recorded onto
the master recorder.

4

After finishing recording, stop the both machines.

Start playback and move up the T rac k 7/8 fader gradu-

2

ally .

You can monitor the playback sound of Tracks 7/8 by
rotating the [PHONES] knob clockwise.
In the mastering mode, you cannot monitor the play­back sound of other tracks even if you move up the
faders.

Use the [CURSOR / ] keys to highlight the param-

3

eter value to be edited, and use the [JOG] dial to select
the desired value.

You can monitor the tailored sound of Tracks 7/8 in
realtime.

<Hint>

When any parameter value is changed from the
initial setting, "E" appears on the right of the preset
entry name (as shown below), showing that the cur­rent setting is different from the initial setting.

On/off of the mastering effects

T o switch on or off the mastering effects, use the [CUR-

1

SOR

/ ] key to highlight the ON/OFF icon as shown

below, and use the [JOG] dial to select "ON" or "OFF".

When "ON" is selected, the tailored sound is output.
When "OFF" is selected, the original sound is output.

<Hint>

When you record VF80EX audio onto a digital mas­ter recorder via the S/P DIF digital signal, if the copy
protection ("Cp Protect") is set to "ON", you can limit
the digital copy from the master to another recorder.
If you do not want to make digital copies freely from
the master, set the copy protection to "ON."

Mastering effect library details

The mastering effect library provides 10 preset en­tries which can only be used in the mastering mode.
When applying mastering effects to the sound, you
can use a desired preset as a starting point of your
setting.
The following table shows the initial settings of EQ,
reverb and compressor parameters.

L0: FLAT

Gain

Freq. (fixed)

EQ Lo
EQ Mid
EQ Hi

Ambience

Rev Time=1.0s / Pre Dly=0ms : fixed

Comp THSHD
Comp Ratio

Comp Gain

0

400Hz

0

1kHz

0

4kHz

0 (Rev Level)

-25
4 : 1
+10

Atack Time = 8ms : fixed

Q (fixed)

<Comment>

Basic mastering set­tings.
Can be used for a wide

L-S

range of music genre.

1

H-S

Recording onto the master recorder

Stand by the master recorder for recor ding, and start

1

playback of the VF80EX.

You have to adjust the recording level now.
When the recording signal is digitally transferred from
the VF80EX to the recorder, because a digital recorder
usually does not provide the function for controlling
the digital input level, you must adjust the recording
level by controlling the stereo output level of the
VF80EX using the [MASTER] fader.

77

L1: Wet Mix

Gain

Freq. (fixed)

EQ Lo
EQ Mid
EQ Hi

Ambience

Rev Time=0.5s / Pre Dly=0ms : fixed

Comp THSHD
Comp Ratio

Comp Gain

0

400Hz

0

1kHz

+4.0

8kHz

75 (Rev Level)

-30
3 : 1
+10

Atack Time = 5ms : fixed

Q (fixed)

L-S

1.0

H-S

<Comment>

Makes a dry sound
wet.

Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

L2: Light Mix

Gain

Freq. (fixed)

EQ Lo
EQ Mid
EQ Hi

Ambience

Rev Time=1.0s / Pre Dly=0ms : fixed

Comp THSHD
Comp Ratio

Comp Gain

0

400Hz

0

1kHz

+4.0

8kHz

0 (Rev Level)

-42

3 : 1

+18

Atack Time = 10ms : fixed

L3: Live Mix

Gain

Freq. (fixed)

EQ Lo
EQ Mid
EQ Hi

Ambience

Rev Time=0.1s / Pre Dly=30ms : fixed

Comp THSHD
Comp Ratio

Comp Gain

0

400Hz

0

1kHz

-18

8kHz

99 (Rev Level)

-20

1.5 : 1
+8

Atack Time = 5ms : fixed

Q (fixed)

L-S

1.0

H-S

Q (fixed)

L-S

1.0

H-S

<Comment>

Makes a dark sound
bright.

<Comment>

Makes a sound like
recorded in a small
live house.

L6: Hard

Gain

Freq. (fixed)
EQ Lo
EQ Mid

EQ Hi

Ambience

Rev Time=1.0s / Pre Dly=0ms : fixed

Comp THSHD
Comp Ratio

Comp Gain

0

400Hz

0

1kHz

0

4kHz

0 (Rev Level)

-36

8 : 1

+18

Atack Time = 5ms : fixed

L7: 70s

Gain

Freq. (fixed)

EQ Lo
EQ Mid
EQ Hi

Ambience

Rev Time=1.0s / Pre Dly=0ms : fixed

Comp THSHD
Comp Ratio
Comp Gain

-6

400Hz

0

1kHz

LPF-ON

Atack Time = 5ms : fixed

6kHz

0 (Rev Level)

-10

5 : 1

+2

Q (fixed)

L-S

1

H-S

Q (fixed)

L-S

1

LPF

<Comment>

Powerful sound.

<Comment>

Soulful and energetic
sound of 70s'.

L4: Pop Mix

Gain

Freq. (fixed)

EQ Lo
EQ Mid
EQ Hi

Ambience

Rev Time=0.7s / Pre Dly=0ms : fixed

Comp THSHD
Comp Ratio

Comp Gain

-3

400Hz

-3

500Hz

+2

4kHz

80 (Rev Level)

-36

3.5 : 1
+18

Atack Time = 10ms : fixed

L5: Dance

Gain

Freq. (fixed)

EQ Lo
EQ Mid
EQ Hi

Ambience

Rev Time=1.0s / Pre Dly=0ms : fixed

Comp THSHD
Comp Ratio

Comp Gain

+10

400Hz

-18

550Hz

+15

10kHz
0 (Rev Level)

-30

5 : 1
+14

Atack Time = 5ms : fixed

Q (fixed)

L-S

2.0

H-S

Q (fixed)

L-S

3.5

3.5

<Comment>

Suitable for typical
pop music with vocal.

<Comment>

Suitable for a dancing
floor. A speedy sound
which makes an audi­ence excite.

L8: Hall

Gain

Freq. (fixed)

EQ Lo
EQ Mid
EQ Hi

Ambience

Rev Time=3.0s / Pre Dly=100ms : fixed

Comp THSHD
Comp Ratio
Comp Gain

+4

400Hz

-4

500Hz

-8

6kHz

80 (Rev Level)

-25

1.5 : 1
+5

Atack Time = 8ms : fixed

L9: LO_Fi

Gain

Freq. (fixed)

EQ Lo
EQ Mid
EQ Hi

Ambience

Rev Time=1.0s / Pre Dly=0ms : fixed

Comp THSHD
Comp Ratio
Comp Gain

-18

400Hz

+15

2kHz

LPF-ON

Atack Time = 5ms : fixed

2kHz

0 (Rev Level)

-25

∞ : 1

+5

Q (fixed)

L-S

1

H-S

Q (fixed)

L-S

1

LPF

<Comment>

Makes a sound like
recorded in a concert
hall.

<Comment>

Narrow range sound
by limiting the fre­quency range drasti­cally.

78

Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Internal Mastering Mode

The internal mastering mode is an expansion of the mastering mode described earlier.
It allows you to record a mixed-down material on tracks 7 and 8 to the current drive on the VF80EX
while applying a mastering effect.
Therefore, unlike the mastering mode, this mode allows you to make high-quality mastering inside
the VF80EX, without the need of an external master recorder.

By using the built-in CD-R/RW drive, you can burn original audio CDs from materials mastered in
the internal mastering mode. See "Making an Audio CD" on page 125 for details.

<Conventional mastering mode>

Digital Master Recorder

S/P DIF OUT

Mastering Effect

ST OUT

L

Analog Master Recorder

R

VF80EX

<Internal mastering mode>

Mastering Effect

New Program

Tracks 7 & 8

Tracks 1 & 2

<Figure-2>

In the internal mastering mode, mastering

<Figure-1>

Tracks 7 & 8

VF80EX

is done inside the VF80EX, as shown in <Fig­ure-2> above.

<Please read this first before carrying out operations in the internal mastering mode!>

After executing internal mastering, a new program which saves a mastered material is automatically created
on the current drive, whose program number is set to one greater than the current greatest program number.
For example, if there are 8 programs (P01 through 08) on the current drive, after mastering a desired program
data using the internal mastering mode, a new program (P09) is automatically created and the mastered
material is recorded on tracks 1 and 2 of P09.
Note that if the VF80EX is under either of the following conditions, you cannot carry out internal mastering.

1. There are 99 programs already existed on the current drive even though there is enough
recording space.

If you try to carry out internal mastering, "Can't New PGM!" is shown and the operation is ignored.
To carry out internal mastering, delete an unnecessary program.

2. There is not enough remaining space even though there are less than 99 programs on the current
drive.

If you try to carry out internal mastering, "Over Time!" is shown and the operation is ignored.
To carry out internal mastering, erase unnecessary song data or delete an unnecessary program.

See "Deleting a program" on page 62 and "Erasing track data" on page 66.

79

Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Rehearsing internal mastering

Before performing internal mastering, you can rehearse it as many times as you like, while adjust­ing the track 7/8 level and sound effects.
In the following description, we assumes that a stereo pair of materials is recorded on tracks 7/8 of
the current program and a pair of headphones is connected to the [PHONES] jack for monitoring.

INPUT A

BAL

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

TRACK STATUS

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

PEAK

RED

2 3 4

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

[PHONES]

5

PHONES

INPUT B

BAL

GUITAR

TRIMTRIM

PEAK

REC

GREEN

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

[TRACK EDIT]

1

ST OUT

LR

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

BOUNCE

REC EFF

OFF

PLAY

5 6

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

5

[7/8 FADER]

FOOT SW

MIX PARAMETER

FADER

2TRK MODE

MASTERING TRAINING

MUTE

7/8 2TRK1

MASTER

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

[MASTER FADER]

[MASTERING]

3

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

STATUS

/SEL

SETUP

F1

AUTO
PUNCH

EDIT

2

F1

CURSOR

EXIT
/NO

ENTER
/YES

UNDO

TIMEBASE

/REDO

SEL

F3

F2

VARI

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

[ENTER/YES]

1

F2 F3

EJECT

SHIFT

WAVE FORM

CD PLAY

6

[STOP]

ACCESS

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

1

[JOG]

1

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

4

[PLAY]

[SHIFT]

7

[STOP] + [REWIND]

Select the desired program for mastering.

1

To select the desired program, while stopped, press
the [TRACK EDIT/PGM] key while holding down the
[SHIFT] key, and select the program using the [JOG]
dial, then press the [ENTER/YES] key.

Set the [MASTER] fader to the "0" position.

2

Press the [MASTERING] key.

3

The VF80EX enters the mastering mode and the dis­play shows the mastering screen in which you can
adjust the mastering effects.
The [MASTERING] key lights up in red, while the [TRA CK
ST ATUS/TRACK SEL] keys of tracks 7/8 and the master
channel light up in green.

<screen for adjusting the mastering effects>

Press the [PLAY] key to start playback from the

4

beginning of the selected program.

The VF80EX starts playback, while the display keeps
showing the screen for adjusting the mastering effects.
Tracks 1 and 2 are internally set to "input monitor",
allowing you to check over-level via the peak LED
indicators.
You can monitor the mastering sound through
headphones by raising the track 7/8 fader and/or
[PHONES] level control. The mastering levels are
shown on the level meters at the right on the screen.

During playback, adjust track 7/8 levels using

5

the 7/8 fader, as well as EQ and eff ect settings if
necessary .

Set the levels properly so that the PEAK LED indica­tors do not flash or light frequently.
Note that levels may increase by changing EQ or
compressor parameters. When controlling the sound
characters and level, you should not only monitor the
level meters and listen to the sound, but also monitor
the PEAK LED indicators.

To adjusting the mastering effect parameters on the
mastering screen, use the [CURSOR] ( / ) keys to
select a parameter and the [JOG] dial to change the
parameter value.

80

<Hint>

On the mastering screen, you can tailor the sound
by adjusting EQ settings (HI, MID and LOW), as well
as the ambiance and compressor.
See page 76 for details about the mastering effects.

<Note>

The "CpProtect" (Copy Protect) setting, which is one
of the mastering effect items, does not affect a mas­tered material recorded by internal mastering. The
copy protect setting affects materials recorded on a
CD-RW/CD-R disc, described later.
See "

Making an audio CD

After completing all the adjustments, press the

6

[STOP] key to stop the VF80EX.

" on page

125

.

Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Press the [REWIND] key while holding down the

7

[STOP] key to locate to the beginning of the pr o­gram.

The VF80EX locates to the beginning of the program
immediately and "00m 00s" is shown at the top right
of the screen. Keep showing the same mastering screen
after stopping the VF80EX and locating to the begin­ning of the program.
To repeat the rehearsal, perform steps 4 and 5 re­peatedly after making the VF80EX locate to the be­ginning of the program. After completing the rehearsal
satisfactorily, make sure to locate to the beginning of
the program.

<Note>

After completing the rehearsal, be careful not to
move the track 7/8 and master faders and change
the mastering effect parameters.
If you wish to do another work after the rehearsal,
you should save the settings (fader positions and
parameter settings) to a scene memory. See page

52

for details about the “

scene memory

” function.

Perf orming internal mastering

Before executing the take, read below, as well as notes on the next page.

<About Start and End points>

As described earlier, the starting and ending time values of internal mastering are automati­cally registered as the "Start point" and "End point" respectively, which are used for track
editing (copy, move and erase) for the newly created program (see the illustrations below).
When burning a CD-RW/CD-R, data between "Start point" and "End point" is automatically
recorded. In other words, you cannot make an audio CD (described later) if these points are not
set.

Data transferred to a CD-RW/CD-R disc

New program (Tracks 1 & 2)

Original program (Tracks 7 & 8)

Start point

(automatically registered)

Internal mastering

End point

(automatically registered)

Start point of internal mastering End point of internal mastering

After executing internal mastering, you can check or edit the "Start point" and "End point"
which have been automatically set. See page 83 for detail.

81

Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

<Note: There is no need for selecting recor ding tracks.>

In the internal mastering mode, unlike the normal recording, you do not have to select recording tracks.
When recording a take in the internal mastering mode, the VF80EX automatically arms Tracks 1 and 2.
Therefore, the
mastering mode.

<Note>

Internal mastering cannot be performed if rec-protected.

If the

"Rec Protected"

If you try to perform it, a warning message (
set the

"Rec Protected"

See page

<Note: You cannot undo an internal mastering take.>

You cannot undo an internal mastering take.
If you are not satisfied with the result, try again from the beginning. If you do not need a previously
recorded program, delete the program according to the procedure described in
page 62.

<Note: The vari-pitch setting is not effective.>

When recording a take in the internal mastering mode, the vari-pitch setting is not effective and the take
is always recorded at the normal speed.

[TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL]

setting of the setup mode is set to

setting to

141

for details about the setup mode.

"OFF"

before performing internal mastering.

keys for tracks 1 and 2 never light up in red in the internal

"ON"

, you cannot perform internal mastering.

"Protected!"

) appears on the display. If this message appears,

"Deleting a Program"

on

<About silence between songs>

As described on page 81, in the internal mastering
mode, the starting and ending time values of a take
are registered as the "Start point" and "End point"
respectively.
If the song immediately starts at the beginning of
the take and the the take immediately ends when
the song finishes, there may be no silent parts at
the beginning and end of the mastered song.
Therefore, if you make an audio CD containing more
than one song which is mastered as above, there
may be no silent part between two adjacent tracks
on the CD.

Start point

To avoid such a problem, we recommend to record
"silence" by moving down the [MASTER] fader im­mediately after the song ends and press the [STOP]
key after a few seconds (see the illustration below).

Start point

Song 1

End point

Start point

Song 2

mastered song

Start point

End point

End point

Song 3

End point

silent space

Press the [PLAY] key while holding down the

1

[RECORD] key. (You cannot perform the auto
punch-in function.)

When mastering starts, a new program is automati­cally created and the material is recorded onto tracks
1 and 2 of the program. The ABS time at which mas­tering starts is registered with the "Start point" of the
new program.

When completing mastering, press the [STOP]

2

key to stop.

"Please wait" appears on the display for a few seconds,

and the internal mastering mode quits, while the
VF80EX locates to the beginning (ABS 0) of the newly
created program. The ABS time at which you press
the [STOP] key is registered with the "End point" of the
new program.
The following screen example shows that a title named

"Song Data-1" is mastered onto a new program named
"P09". As shown in the example below, "Mst<-" is pre-

fixed to a mastered program title, so that you can dis­tinguish mastered programs from other programs.
The screen can show up to the first 12 characters of a
title name.

Put the [MASTER] fader

down completely.

Recording start point

recording

Recording end point

Note that you can also make a silent part later even
if you make mastering without recording "silent".
See "How to add a silent part to a mastered song"
on page 83.

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A title example recorded using the internal mastering mode.

Playback the newl y created program (P09, in the

3

example above) to chec k the result.

You can adjust the playback levels of mastered tracks
using track faders 1 and 2.
Read the following "Hint" carefully before making an
original audio CD from mastered materials.

Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Checking the "Start point" and "End point"

You can check the "start point" and "end point"
which are automatically registered after finishing
mastering. The following procedure is assumed that
a mastered program is loaded.

Press the [TRACK EDIT/PGM] key while the VF80

1

is stopped.

The display shows the screen for track editing, where

"Copy Paste" flashes.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

2

The display shows the screen for selecting an original
and destination tracks for copy/paste.

How to add a silent part to a mastered song

Even if you have made mastering without recording
a silent part, do not worry. You can make a silent
part later by shifting the "End point" backwards
using the track editing function.

End point

Start point

mastered song

Press the [TRACK EDIT/PGM] key while the

1

VF80EX is stopped.

The display shows the screen for track editing, as
shown left.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

2

The display shows the screen for selecting tracks, as
shown left.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key again.

3

The display shows the screen, as shown left, in which
you can check "Start" and "End" points.

End point

silent space

Press the [ENTER/YES] key again.

3

The display shows the screen for selecting edit points,
in which you can check "Start" and "End" points that
hold the beginning and end points of the recording
respectively (pointed by arrows below).

After checking the "Start" and "End" points,

4

press the [EXIT/NO] key to quit the track edit
mode.

The display returns to the previous screen before
performing step 1.
See page 123 about how to make an audio CD from
mastered materials.

<Note>

You can edit the
fore creating an audio CD, allowing adjustment
of intervals between songs.
We recommend to set the

of the new program created by the inter-

point"

nal mastering function to desired time values
before creating an audio CD.

"Start point"

and

"End point"

"Start point"

and "

be-

End

Press the [CURSOR/down] key to highlight the End

4

point time data and press the [ENTER/YES] key .

Now you can edit the End point time data.
Initially, the second field flashes.

For example, if you wish to shift back the End point
for five seconds from the current position
("00h03m00s00f00"), use the [JOG] dial to enter "05"
while the second field flashes.

After finishing editing, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

5

The whole End point time data is highlighted and the
new value ("00h03m05s00f00") becomes effective.

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Press the [EXIT/NO] key repeatedly until the edit

6

mode exits.

Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Using the insert effect

Unlike the loop effect described earlier in "Mixer Functions", the insert effect is applied when rere­cording any recorded track among tracks 1 through 6.
This rerecording mode in which the insert effect is applied is called "REC EFFECT" mode.
Six distortion/simulation type effects are available for the insert effect. You can distort a guitar,
bass, drums or vocal, as well as simulate a famous guitar amplifier or microphone character.

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8

<How to use the loop effect>

Track 1
Track 2

ASP

Effect

Track 3
Track 4
Track 5

Track 6
Track 7
Track 8

ASP

Effect

Master Recorder

<How to use the insert effect>

Track 1

ASP

Effect

<T rac k bounce> <Mixdown>

<Effect types availab le f or the insert effect>

There are six effect types below available for the insert effect, in addition to 38 types for the loop effect as
described earlier in "Mixer Functions".
See page 86 for details about parameters for each effect type.

“L39: Gtr Dist (guitar distortion)”

“L42: V oice Dist (voice distortion)”

“L40: Bass Dist (bass distortion)”

“L41: Drum Dist (drum distortion)”

“L43: Gtr Amp Sim (guitar amp simulator)”

“L44: Mic Sim (microphone simulator)”

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Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

The following explains how to record a guitar solo to track 1 and rerecord it while applying the
guitar distortion. Before executing recording, you can check the guitar sound with the distortion
effect while rehearsing the effect parameter settings until you satisfy with the sound.
We assume that the guitar is connected to the [INPUT A] connector and the VF80EX locates to the
beginning of the program (ABS 0).

INPUT A

INPUT B

BAL

BAL

GUITAR

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

CH ON/OFF

PEAK

RED

2 3 4

+6

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

-

∞

REC

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

+6

0

∞

TRACK STATUS

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

Rehearsal

You can check the guitar sound with an effect be­fore recording.
"L39:Gtr Dist" should be selected for the guitar dis­tortion.

Press the [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key for

1

track 1 to arm track 1.

Only the [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key for track 1
flashes, while the [CH ON/OFF] key lights.

ST OUT

PHONES

TRIMTRIM

PEAK

GREEN

PLAY

5 6

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

FOOT SW

LR

MIX PARAMETER

TRACK

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

EDIT

PGM

FADER

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

2TRK MODE

BOUNCE

MASTERING TRAINING

REC EFF

OFF

MUTE

STATUS

/SEL

7/8 2TRK1

MASTER

+6

+6

+6

0

0

0

-10

-10

-10

-20

-20

-20

-30

-30

-30

-40

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

-

∞

Use the [JOG] dial to select "L39: Gtr Dist" and

6

CURSOR

SETUP

F1

AUTO
PUNCH

EDIT

F1

EXIT
/NO

ENTER
/YES

TIMEBASE

UNDO
/REDO

SEL

F3

F2

VARI

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

F2 F3

EJECT

WAVE FORM

CD PLAY

ACCESS

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

SHIFT

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

press the [ENTER/YES] key.

"Insert Effect Selected!" is momentarily shown on the
display, followed by the parameter setting screen for
"L39: Gtr Dist".

Meanwhile, the [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] keys for
tracks 1 through 6 starts flashing, showing that you
can select a track to which the effect is inserted.

Raise the track 1 fader and [MASTER] fader to

2

the "0" position.

If these faders are not raised, you cannot monitor the
sound.

Press the [RECORD] key.

3

Track 1 is switched to "Input monitor".

Adjust the gain appropriately using the [TRIM]

4

control for [INPUT A] while playing the guitar.

You can monitor the guitar sound by raising the

[PHONES] control.

Press the [EFFECT] key repeatedly until the ef-

5

fect type selection screen appears.

When you press the [EFFECT] key for the first time
after turning on the power, "L01:Norm HALL" is shown
as the effect type.

Press the [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key for

7

track 1.

Only the [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key for track 1
flashes, showing that track 1 is selected.

Adjust parameters while playing the guitar to get

8

the desired sound.

You can select a desired parameter using the [CUR­SOR] / keys and change the value using the [JOG]

dial.

Before editing parameters, you can monitor the sound
with the default parameter settings.
The monitor sound changes in realtime when chang­ing a parameter.

See the next page for details about the parameters for
"L39: Gtr Dist".

<Caution!>

Do not raise the headphones volume too loud while
monitoring the sound, which may damage your ears.

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<How to edit parameters>

The "L39: Gtr Dist" effect type has 11 parameters as
shown below. (Note that the screen example below
shows all parameters for the explanation. Actually,
you can see 5 parameters at a time while the other
parameters are hidden.)
Use the [CURSOR]
parameter. Use the [JOG] dial to select the value of
the highlighted parameter.
The monitor sound changes in realtime when chang­ing a parameter.

1. Dist Type

2. Dist Gain

3. Warm

/ keys to select a highlighted

Selects a distortion type.

Options: Acous, Rythm, OvDrv, Dist, Blues,
Fuzz, Lead, Metal (Default: Dist)

Adjusts the distortion gain.
Range: 1 to 15 (The default depends on
the distortion type selected.)

Makes the sound warmer when On.

Options: ON, OFF (default: ON)

<Storing parameter settings>

It will be a good idea to store a favorite pa­rameter setting to a scene.
You can recall a stored setting whenever you
like. See page 52 for details about the scene
memory.

Recording the guitar

After making desired effect parameter settings in
rehearsal, record the guitar while monitoring the
effected sound.
Note that the dry sound is recorded though you
monitor the wet sound.
We assume that track 1 is "Input monitor" (i.e. the
[RECORD] key and the [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL]
key for track 1 are flashing).

Press the [EXIT/NO] key to switch to the Normal

1

screen.
Press the [PLAY] key while holding down the

2

[RECORD] key to start recording and play the
guitar.

The dry sound is recorded to track 1 while the wet
sound is monitored.
The screen shows both the recording level of the gui­tar and the monitor level.

4. Bass

5. Middle

6. T reble

7. Noise Gate

8. Out Level

9. Delay Time

10. Feedback

11. Delay Level

Adjusts the low frequency response.
Range: 0 to 10 (default: 5)

Adjusts the mid frequency response.
Range: 0 to 10 (default: 5)

Adjusts the high frequency response.
Range: 0 to 10 (default: 5)

Turns on or off the noise gate.
Options: OFF, 1 to 99 (default: OFF)

Sets the output level of the distortion.
Range: 0 to 99 (default: 80)

Sets the delay time.
Range: 5 ms to 1200 ms (default: 250 ms)

Sets the feedback level of the distortion.
Range: 0 to 99 (default: 40)

Sets the delay level.

Range: 0 to 99 (default: 0)

Press the [STOP] key to stop recording.

3

The [TRACK STATUS/TRACK SEL] key for track 1 still
flashes, while the [RECORD] key turns off.

Press the [REWIND] key while holding down the

4

[STOP] key to locate to the beginning of the pr o­gram.

<T o playback the recorded sound>

To check the recorded "
corded, press the
down the
then press

[SHIFT]

[PLAY]

[EFFECT]

key to turn off the effect,

key to start playback.
If you do not turn off the effect, the "
playback sound is monitored with the effect
you set in rehearsal.

dry

" sound just re-

key while holding

wet

"

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Rerecording with effect

The final step is to rerecord the recorded "dry" sound
on track 1 while applying the effect (guitar distor­tion) with the setting you made in rehearsal.

Press the [BOUNCE/REC EFF] key while hold-

1

ing down the [SHIFT] key.

The unit enter the REC EFFECT mode, in which you
can apply the insert effect. The screen shows some­thing like below.
The [BOUNCE/REC EFF] key and the [TRACK STATUS/

TRACK SEL] key for track 1 flash.

<Selecting a recording track>

When entering the REC EFFECT mode, the [TRACK
STATUS/TRACK SEL] key for track 1 flashes. You can

select any track to be recorded from among tracks
1 through 6 by pressing the appropriate [TRACK
ST ATUS/TRACK SEL] key.
In this example, you are going to record to track 1,
so you do not have to change the setting.

Press the [EFFECT] key.

2

The effect type selection screen appears, where "L39
Gtr Dist" is selected. All parameter are set as you did

during rehearsal.

Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Press the [PLAY] key while holding down the

3

[RECORD] key to start recording.

During recording in the “REC EFFECT mode”, the
[BOUNCE/REC EFF] key is flashing in red.

Press the [STOP] key to stop recor ding.

4

Press the [BOUNCE/REC EFF] key.

5

The unit exits the REC EFFECT mode, and the [BOUNCE/
REC EFF] key turns off, while the [TRACK ST A TUS/TRA CK
SEL] key for track 1 lights steadily in green.

Press the [REWIND] key while holding down the

6

[STOP] key to locate to the beginning of the pr o­gram.

Press the [EFFECT] key while holding down the

7

[SHIFT] key to turn off the effect.

The [EFFECT] key turns off.

<Note>

Before playing back the rerecorded sound, always
turn off the effect by the above operation.
If you playback the rerecorded sound while the ef­fect is set to ON, you will monitor the "
with applying the effect.

Press the [PLAY] key to start playback from the

8

beginning of the program.

You can confirm that the "dry" sound on track 1 is
replaced with the "wet" sound.

<T o cancel recording>

If you are not satisfied with the result, press the
[UNDO/REDO] key to undo the last recording, and
make recording again. Pressing the [UNDO/REDO]
key once returns track 1 to the "dry" sound.
Pressing the [UNDO/REDO] key again returns track 1
back to the "wet" sound.

wet

" sound

<Make sure that the effect is set to ON>

If the effect is set to OFF, press the [EFFECT] key
while holding down the [SHIFT] key to switch it to
ON.

<Check the recording level>

When applying the insert effect, you can adjust the
recording level by the "Out Level" parameter.
Before starting recording, check/adjust the record­ing level by following the procedure below. Note
that the channel fader, [MASTER] fader, EQ and pan
only affect the monitor sound.

1. Use the [JOG] dial to highlight the "Out Level"

parameter.

2. Press the [RECORD] key to monitor the input.

3. Press the [PLAY] key to start playback from the

beginning.

4. While monitoring the playback sound with
applying the effect, adjust the "Out Level" value
appropriately using the [JOG] dial so that the
PEAK indicator does not light frequently.

5. After setting the level, locate to the beginning of
the program.

If you like, try recording in the similar manner by select­ing the other effect type.

<Notes for the REC EFFECT mode>

•

In the REC EFFECT mode, you can select an effect type
only from among
If you enter the REC EFFECT mode from the
condition in which an effect type for the loop effect
is selected, "

•

In the REC EFFECT mode, if you recall a scene in which
the loop effect is used, the effect type is not changed.
Or, when a track the insert effect is applied to is
selected, if you recall a scene in which a track the
insert effect is applied to is selected, the track
selection is not recalled. In such a case, use the

ST ATUS/TRACK SEL]

•

In the REC EFFECT mode, You cannot set "

Sequence

REC EFFECT mode while one or both of these are set
to ON, the unit automatically sets it (them) to OFF.

•

In the REC EFFECT mode, you cannot playback or
record tracks 7 and 8 (the

SEL]

•

To rerecord a desired part of a track with applying
the insert effect, it will be a good idea to use the auto
punch-in/out function. See page 33 for details about
the auto punch-in/out.

" and "

keys never light up).

L39 through L44

L39: Gtr Dist

Digital In

" will be initially selected.

key to change the selection.

" to ON. If you enter the

[TRACK STA TUS/TRACK

.

[TRACK

Scene

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Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

• Parameters f or distortion effects

(Parameter type: DISTORTION)

Effect types No.39 through 42 (shown in "Effect type list" on
page 49) are distortion types.
Each of these has 11 parameters as shown below.

Selects a distortion type.
Each effect type has following distortion
type options. (An underlined option is
the default.)

1. Dist Type

L39: Acous, Rythm, OvDrv , Dist, Blues, Fuzz,

Lead, Metal
L40: Bass1, Bass2, Bass3
L41: Kick, Snar1, Snar2
L42: Voic1, V oic2, V oic3

See the table on the right for details
about each type.

Details of each distortion type

Each distortion type (selectable for each of effect
types No.39 through 42) can apply the effect as de­scribed below.

• Distortion types for "L39: Gtr Dist"

The default distortion gain value depends on the
distortion type selected.

Name

Acoustic You can get an electric-acoustic

guitar sound

Rhythm You can get a slight distortion when

picking the guitar strongly.

Over Drive You can get a smooth distortion like

driving a tube amplifier.

Distortion You can get a hard distortion like

driving a three-stacked amplifier.

Blues You can get a fat overdrive sound.

Fuzz You can get a rough sound with a fat

low frequency range.

Lead You can get a bright and smooth

distortion.

Metal You can get a shred sound.

Comment

Default

Dist Gain

1

4

15

15

15

15

15

15

2. Dist Gain

3. Warm

4. Bass

5. Middle

6. T reble

7. Noise Gate

8. Out Level

9. Delay Time

Adjusts the distortion gain.
Range: 1 to 15 (The default depends on
the distortion type selected. See the table
on the right.)

Makes the sound warmer when On.
Options: ON, OFF (default: ON)

Adjusts the low frequency response.
Range: 0 to 10 (default: 5)

Adjusts the mid frequency response.
Range: 0 to 10 (default: 5)

Adjusts the high frequency response.
Range: 0 to 10 (default: 5)

Turns on or off the noise gate.
Options: OFF, 1 to 99 (default: OFF)

Sets the output level of the distortion.
Range: 0 to 99 (default: 80)

Sets the delay time.

Range: 5 ms to 1200 ms (default: 250 ms)

• Distortion types for "L40: Bass Dist"

Bass 1 Simulates a bass amplifier.
Bass 2 You can get a sound like recording a

distorted bass sound through a line.

Bass 3 You can get a fat bass sound.

• Distortion types for "L41: Drum Dist"

Kick You can distort a kick sound

appropriately.

Snar 1 You can distort a snar sound appropriately.
Snar 2 You can distort a snar sound excessively.

• Distortion types for "L42: Voice Dist"

V oic 1 You can get a smooth distortion.
V oic 2 You can get a boomy and bright distortion.
V oic 3 You can get a bullhorn sound.

10. Feedback

11. Delay Level

Sets the feedback level of the distortion.
Range: 0 to 99 (default: 40)

Sets the delay level.
Range: 0 to 99 (default: 0)

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• Parameters f or distortion effects

(Parameter type: AMP SIMULA TION)

Effect type No.43 (shown in "Effect type list" on page 49) is
the amp simulation type.
This effect type has 11 parameters as shown below.

Selects an amplifier type to be simulated.

Options: Brit800, TremoRect, MetalRect,

1. T ype

2. Amp Gain

3. Bass

4. Middle

5. T reble

6. Presence

7. Noise Gate

8. Out Level

ClassA30, Fatman (default: Brit800)

See the table on the right for details
about each type.

Adjusts the distortion gain.
Range: 1 to 15 (The default depends on
the distortion type selected. See the table
on the right.)

Adjusts the low frequency response.
Range: 0 to 10 (default: 10)

Adjusts the mid frequency response.
Range: 0 to 10 (default: 10)

Adjusts the high frequency response.
Range: 0 to 10 (default: 10)

Adjusts the presence (the feeling of be­ing "up front").
Range: 0 to 10 (default: 0)

Turns on or off the noise gate.
Options: OFF, 1 to 99 (default: OFF)

Sets the output level of the distortion.

Range: 0 to 99 (default: 80)

Details of each amplifier types

Five guitar amplifier types can be simulated.
Each amplifier type has its own unique character as
described below.
The default distortion gain value depends on the
amplifier type selected.

Name

Brit800

TremoRect

MetalRect

ClassA30

FatMan

Comment

British 800 Amplifier

Simulates the 800-series British tube
amplifier, a synonym for "rock".
The king of the rock sound of the
80's hard rock and heavy metal.
Distorted raging sound.

T remo Rect Amplifier

Simulates the American combo
model amplifier, designed to get
high gain sound for the 90's hard
rock and heavy metal.
Fat bass and raging distorted sound.

Metal Panel Recti Amplifier

Simulates the amp head of the high
gain amp series, same as the Tremo
Recti Amplifiers. Deep and well-sepa­rated distortion and heavy sound.
Suitable for the metal sound.

British Class A 30 Amplifier

Simulates a most popular British
sound tube amplifier.
The preamp section is designed us­ing the class A circuit for creating
the fat and warm sound.
Usually used in the range between
clear and crunch sound, but some­times used with the higher gain to
get a harder distortion.

Fat Bass Amplifier

Simulates the American combo am­plifier designed as a bass amplifier
but used by many guitarists because
of its fat presence sound.
Suitable for jazz and blues with its
clear and crunch sound, however,
because you can get a raging distor­tion that you cannot expect from an
ordinary bass amplifier when rais­ing the gain, It can be used for a wide
range of genres.

Default

Amp Gain

8

15

15

2

5

9. Delay Time

10. Feedback

11. Delay Level

Sets the delay time.
Range: 5 ms to 1200 ms (default: 250 ms)

Sets the feedback level of the distortion.
Range: 0 to 99 (default: 40)

Sets the delay level.

Range: 0 to 99 (default: 0)

• Parameters f or distortion effects

(Parameter type: MIC SIMULATION)
Effect type No.44 (shown in "Effect type list" on page

49) is the mic simulation type.
This effect type has 3 parameters as shown below.

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Selects a microphone input type.

1. IN

2. Out

3. Gate

4. Out Level

Options: US Dyn 58 (dynamic type), MCon2

(condenser type)

Default: US Dyn 58

Selects a microphone output type to be simu­lated.

Options: TCon3k, TCon3k LC, TCon414,
TCon414LC1, TCon414LC2, TDyn112, GDyn421,
GDyn421LC3, GDyn421LC2, GDyn421LC1,
GDyn421SPE, MCon1, MCon2, MConV, UsDyn58,
VCon47, VCon87, VCon87 LC
Default: VCon87

See the next page for details.

Adjusts the noise gate.
Options: OFF, 0 to 99 (default: OFF)

Sets the output level.
Range: 0 to 99 (default: 80)

Details of microphone output types

18 options are available for the microphone output
type, as shown below.

Trad Condenser 3k (Lo w cut: Off)

Simulates the sound of a multipurpose

TCon 3k

TCon 3k LC

TCon 414

TCon 414 LC1

TCon 414 LC2

TDyn 112

GDyn 421

professional condenser microphone with
a large diaphragm.
Its warm and transparent sound is suit­able for a vocal, as well as a drum over­head or guitar amplifier.

T rad Condenser 3k (Low cut: On)

Simulates the sound of "TCon 3k" above
with the Low Cut switch to On.
You can suppress boosted low frequencies
as a result from placing a microphone in
close proximity to the signal source.

Trad Condenser 414 (Low cut: On)

Simulates the sound of one of the most
popular condenser microphones in profes­sional studios together with the Classic
condenser 87. You can get a high-fidelity
clean sound of an acoustic piano.

Trad Condenser 414 (Low cut: 75 Hz)

Simulates the sound of "TCon 414" above
with the Low Cut switch to On (75 Hz).
You can suppress boosted low frequencies.

Trad Condenser 414 (Low cut: 150 Hz)

Simulates the sound of "TCon 414" above
with the Low Cut switch to On (150 Hz).
You can suppress boosted low frequencies
more than "TCon 414LC1".

Trad Dynamic 112

Simulates the sound of a dynamic micro­phone suitable for a kick.
You can get a clean and powerful sound
by applying it to a kick or bass.
It has a slightly boosted low frequencies.

German Dynamic 421

Simulates the sound of a dynamic micro­phone which is frequently used for record­ing a tom-tom.
Suitable for recording a skin percussion
because of its powerful attack feeling with
a high frequency peak.

GDyn 421 LC3

GDyn 421 LC2

GDyn 421 LC1

GDyn 421 SPE

MCon 1

MCon 2

MCon V

Us Dyn 58

VCon 47

VCon 87

VCon 87 LC

German Dynamic 421 (Low cut: 3)

Simulates the sound of "GDyn 421" above
with the Low Cut switch to On (3).
You can suppress boosted low frequencies.

German Dynamic 421 (Low cut: 2)

Simulates the sound of "GDyn 421" above
with the Low Cut switch to On (2).
You can suppress boosted low frequencies
more than "GDyn 421 LC3".

German Dynamic 421 (Low cut: 1)

Simulates the sound of "GDyn 421" above
with the Low Cut switch to On (1).
You can suppress boosted low frequencies
more than "GDyn 421 LC2".

German Dynamic 421 (Low cut: SPE)

Simulates the sound of "GDyn 421" above
with the Low Cut switch to On (SPE).
You can considerably suppress boosted low
frequencies. Suitable for a speech.

Modern Condenser 1

Simulates the sound of a modern con­denser microphone which has a wider dy­namic range and bright sound. It offers a
warm tube sound, making a vocal or acous­tic guitar as if it were recorded by a con­denser microphone.

Modern Condenser 2

Simulates the sound of a condenser micro­phone offering wide dynamic range, like
"MCon 1". It offers a flat frequency re­sponse and natural sound.

Modern Condenser V

Simulates the sound of a modern tube mi­crophone with vintage feel.
It offers a deep and natural sound which
only tube microphones can provide.
Suitable for a vocal, piano and ensemble.

US Dynamic 58

Simulates the most popular dynamic hand­held vocal microphone.
High-end and low-end frequencies are not
extended as compared with a condenser
microphone.

Vintage Condenser 47

Simulates a professional tube microphone
with a large diaphragm that offers clean
and dry sound.
Suitable for an acoustic guitar and brass.

Vintage Condenser 87 (Low cut: Off)

Simulates the sound of a classic and his­toric model used for vocals and strings fre­quently in professional studios.
Provides outstanding warm sound among
condenser microphones.

Vintage Condenser 87 (Low cut: On)

Simulates the sound of "VCon 87" with low
cut "On".
You can suppress boosted low frequencies
as a result from placing a microphone in
close proximity to the signal source.

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Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Digital recording

You can digitally record an external digital source to the VF80EX, or stereo output signals of the VF80EX to an
external digital recorder. This section describes how to make digital recording between the VF80EX and an ex­ternal digital device. Note that the VF80EX can only handle S/P DIF format digital data.

Recording an external sour ce onto the VF80EX digitally

The following describes how to record an external S/P DIF digital source (such as CD, MD and DAT) onto the
VF80EX.

POWER

S/P DIF / DATA

PHANTOM

ON

OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT

OFF

MIDI

INPUT

<Important note>

•

When recording a digital source onto the VF80EX, make
sure that the source signal is the "
DIF digital format.

•

You can record an external S/P DIF digital source only
onto Tracks 7/8 of the VF80EX. If you want to record
it onto other tracks, first record it onto Tracks 7/8 and
then move the data to other tracks using the track
exchange function.

44.1 kHz, 16-bit

" S/P

Selecting a program to be recorded

When more than one program exists, select the desired
program using the program select function before re­cording.
See "Selecting a program" in "Recorder function" about
how to select a program.

Selecting a track to record

Press the [TRACK ST A TUS/TRA CK SEL] key of T rac ks

1

7/8.

The key lighting in green change to flashing in red.

Starting to record

Set the T rack 7/8 and Master faders to the "0" position.

1

Start recording of the VF80EX by pressing the [PLAY]
key while holding down the [RECORD] key, and start

2

playback of the external digital de vice.

"When recording a digital signal, you cannot adjust the
input level of the VF80EX." "To get the optimum re­cording level, adjust the output level of the source."
The level meters for Tracks 7/8 on the screen shows
the input levels.

Selecting the digital input

In the "Digital In" menu of the setup mode, select "On."

1

See "Setting digital input" in "Setup mode" about how to
select "On."
When set to "On", you can record an incoming S/P DIF
signal from the [S/P DIF / DATA INPUT] connector onto
Track 7/8 of the VF80EX.

After setting "Digital In" menu, press the [EXIT/NO] ke y

2

to exit the setup mode.

When receiving a correct S/P DIF digital signal, "DIGI
IN" is shown steadily on the screen. When a correct

digital signal is not received, "DIGI IN" blinks on the
screen. In such a case, check the connection and set­tings of the external source device.

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<Note>

During digital recording, the level meters for the
stereo outputs (L and R) are not active.

Rotating the [PHONES] knob clockwise to monitor the

3

source sound.

After finishing recording, stop the VF80EX by press-

4

ing the [STOP] key , as well as stop the external digital
device.

<Note>

After you have finished the digital recording, return
the "Digital In" setting to "
When "On", you cannot record any analog signal
onto Tracks 7/8.

Off.

"

Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Recording the VF80EX stereo output signals digitall y onto an external digital device

You can record the stereo output signal digitally onto an external digital device via the [S/P DIF/DA T A OUTPUT]
connector.
You do not have to carry out any special operation for outputting an S/P DIF digital signal from the [S/P DIF/
DA TA OUTPUT] connector, because it is always output there.
All you have to do for mixing down to an external digital device digitally is to connect the device to the [S/
P DIF/DA T A OUTPUT] connector. You can perform the digital mixdown during the mixdown process described
in "Mixdown" of the "Basic recording/playback " chapter as well as in the mastering mode described in "Master­ing mode" of this chapter.

POWER

S/P DIF / DATA

PHANTOM

ON

OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT

OFF

MIDI

INPUT

MIDI clock sync system

By setting any desired meter at any desired point of the programmable tempo map contained in the VF80EX, and
by output of a MIDI clock and song position pointer according to the setting, a hardware type MIDI sequencer
can be synchronized as a MIDI clock slave. Consequently, in this system, the VF80EX will be the master and the
MIDI sequencer the slave.

MIDI clock & song position ponter

MIDI IN

MIDI Sound Source

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI Sequencer

INPUT

INPUT A

BAL

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

PEAK

RED

TRACK STATUS

2 3 4

+6

+6

+6

0

0

0

-10

-10

-10

-20

-20

-20

-30

-30

-30

-40

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

-

∞

MIDI OUT

INPUT B

BAL

GUITAR

TRIMTRIM

CH ON/OFF

PEAK

REC

GREEN

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

PHONES

+6

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

0

5 6

LR

BOUNCE

PLAY

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

REC EFF

OFF

ST OUT

7/8 2TRK1

+6

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

ST OUT L, R

MIX PARAMETER

FADER

2TRK MODE

MASTERING TRAINING

MUTE

0

FOOT SW

MASTER

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

Master Recorder

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

CURSOR

SETUP

F1

AUTO

PUNCH

EDIT

F1

EXIT
/NO

EJECT

ENTER

/YES

TIMEBASE

UNDO
/REDO

SEL

F3

F2

VARI

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

STATUS

/SEL

F2 F3

SHIFT

WAVE FORM

CD PLAY

ACCESS

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

Connecting external equipment

Connect the VF80EX MIDI OUT to MIDI IN of the MIDI

1

sequencer.

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Set the MIDI sequencer for “external sync mode

2

(EXTERNAL SYNC) by MIDI clock.”

Refer to the Owners Manual of the equipment in use
for details.

Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Setup of the VF80EX

Because the MIDI clock and song position pointer will

1

be output from the VF80EX, set the SETUP mode “MIDI
sync signal output setting” to “CLK.”

Refer to page “138”, SETUP mode “MIDI sync signal output
setting” for correct operating procedures.

The meter in the desired bar can be set by “Time

2

signature setting” of the SETUP mode.

Refer to page “134”, SETUP mode “Time Signature Setting”
for operating procedure.

Tempo in the desired bar can be set by “T empo setting”

3

of the SETUP mode.

Refer to page “136”, SETUP mode “Tempo Setting” for
operating procedure.

Set the SETUP mode “Metronome setting” to “On” if

4

click sound is to be output according to the setup
tempo map.

Refer to page “137”, SETUP mode “Metronome setting” for
operating procedure.

Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key , and then change the

5

time base display to BAR/BEAT/CLK.

Executing of recording

Various ways of recording can be conducted while
synchronizing the VF80EX and the MIDI sequencer
with the MIDI clock.

Confirming the MIDI clock sync

During recording and at playback following the
recording, the time base (BAR/BEAT/CLK) is displayed
in accordance to the setup tempo map, and the MIDI
clock and song position pointer is also output.
Confirm that the travel position (BAR/BEAT/CLK) of
the VF80EX and the travel position of the
synchronized MIDI sequencer are matched.

If correct sync cannot be obtained, re-check the
connections/cables and setting of both equipment.

<Note>

In the VF80EX, the

1BEA T /00CLK.”

the time required (it will not sync immediately) for the
MIDI sequencer, etc. to enter into sync. As a result, if the
VF80EX is played back from ABS 0 (LOCATE ABS 0), sync
will be completed by the time it reaches the first bar, and
will thus synchronize from head of the tune.

“ABS 0”

position is set at

“-002BAR/

This setting is made in consideration of

MTC sync/MIDI machine control system

The following will explain synchronization by the
system using MMC (MIDI machine control). In this system, the VF80EX will be the master and the computer (with
sequence software) will be the slave. The VF80EX will attach any desired offset (time difference) against ABS time
(absolute time) and output it as MTC in any desired frame rate. It can also carry out the proper operation upon
receiving an MMC from outside. In this case, because the VF80EX can setup a DEVICE ID number by the SETUP
mode “MIDI Device ID Setting” menu, a multiple number of the VF80EX’s can be separately controlled by changing
the DEVICE ID numbers in the transmitted message from the computer.

MMC

MIDI IN

MIDI Sound Source

INPUT A

INPUT B

BAL

BAL

GUITAR

GUITAR

MIDI OUT

Computer System
with
MMC/MTC software

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

UNBAL

UNBAL

CH ON/OFF

PEAK

RED

TRACK STATUS

2 3 4

+6

+6

+6

0

0

0

-10

-10

-10

-20

-20

-20

-30

-30

-30

-40

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

-

∞

CH ON/OFF

REC

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

MTCMTC

M T C (MIDI time code) output and the computer controlling

MTCMTC

ST OUT

LR

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

BOUNCE

REC EFF

OFF

7/8 2TRK1

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

MIDI IN

FOOT SW

MIX PARAMETER

FADER

2TRK MODE

MASTERING TRAINING

MUTE

MASTER

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

ST OUT L, R

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

CURSOR

SETUP

F1

AUTO
PUNCH

EDIT

F1

EXIT
/NO

ENTER
/YES

TIMEBASE

UNDO
/REDO

SEL

F3

F2

VARI

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

EJECT

STATUS

/SEL

F2 F3

SHIFT

WAVE FORM

CD PLAY

ACCESS

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

Master Recorder

MIDI OUT

PHONES

TRIMTRIM

PEAK

GREEN

PLAY

5 6

+6

+6

0

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

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Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Connecting to external equipment

Connect the VF80EX MIDI IN/OUT to the computer (with

1

MIDI interface) MIDI IN/OUT .

MMC/MTC complied sequence software is activated in
the computer.

Setup of external equipment

Setup the following in the sequence software.

1

* Set to MTC external sync mode (EXTERNAL SYNC).
* Set for output of MMC.
* Set to the desired MTC read out frame rate.
* Set start time of the tune (which MTC time is to be the first

bar). Refer to precaution in regards to MTC offset, farther
on.

For details, refer to Owners Manual of the external
equipment.

Setup of the VF80EX

Because MTC will be output from the VF80EX, set to

1

“MTC” the SETUP mode “MIDI sync signal output
setting.”

Refer to page “138”, SETUP mode “MIDI sync signal output
setting” for operating procedure.

Set a random offset time by the SETUP mode “MTC

2

offset time setting.”

Refer to page “139”, SETUP mode “MTC offset time setting”
for operating procedure.

<Notes on MTC related setups>

By

“MTC offset time setting”

at what position (ABS 0 or 001BAR/1BEAT/00CLK)
should the setup MTC (MTC offset time) is to be output
is set. When setting the start time of the tune in the
sequence software by these setups, be careful of the
following points.

and

“MTC offset mode setting, ”

• Offset mode: For ABS

If playback is started from ABS 0, since MTC will be
output starting from the MTC offset time that has been
set, the start time of the tune set by the sequence software
must be set about 3 seconds later from the MTC offset
time that was setup. This will provide time because the
sequence software cannot sync immediately after MTC
is output. For example, if the initial setting of

57s 00f 00sf”
00m 00s 00f.”

If playback is thus started from ABS 0 (LOCATE ABS 0),
sync will be obtained by the time it reaches the first bar
and therefore it can be made to sync from the head of
the tune.

is used, set the start time of the tune to

“00h 59m

“01h

• Offset mode: For B AR

As mentioned before, because the
at the

“002BAR / 1BEA T / 00CLK”

offset time can be set to the head of the tune without
taking into account the time until reaching sync, as
mentioned above. The length of the time two bars
beforehand will change in accordance to the first bar
setting for
be long if the tempo is set slow. This mode can be
effectively applied when using the MIDI clock and MTC
in parallel, and when using MTC for the sync signal while
controlling the recorder with time base BAR/BEAT/CLK.

“signature”

and

“ABS 0”

position, the setup MTC

“tempo. ”

position is set

For example, it will

In the SETUP mode “MTC offset mode setting, ” whether

3

the MTC offset time setup in Step 2 should be output
(ABS) at the ABS 00m 00s 00f 00sf position or at the
001BAR 1BEAT 00CLK (bar, signature) must be
selected.

Refer to page “139”, SETUP mode “MTC offset mode setting”
for operating procedure.

Setup to the same frame rate as that setup by the

4

sequence software by “MTC Frame rate setting” of the
SETUP mode.

Refer to page “138”, SETUP mode “MTC Frame rate setting”
for operating procedure and details.

Set to the same figure as the sequence software MMC

5

device number by the SETUP mode “MIDI device ID
setting.”

When the sequence software transmits by “7F , ” it means
“ALL DEVICE” and therefore, it need not be setup.

Refer to page “143”, SETUP mode “MIDI device ID setting”
for operating procedure and details.

Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key, and then change the

6

time base display to MTC.

Confirming MTC sync/MMC

During recording and at playback after recor ding, time

1

base MTC is displayed according to the setting and MTC
is output at the same time.

Check that the VF80EX traveling position (MTC) and the
traveling position of the sequence software in sync are
matched.

2

Send MMC commands such as PLAY, STOP and
LOCA TE fr om the sequence software to see that the
VF80EX will be properly controlled.

When a correct MIDI command (MMC or FEX) is received,
“MIDI” in the display will be lit for about 40msec.
There is no setting in the VF80EX to receive MMC but it
will operate if a correct MIDI signal is input.

If sync and control cannot be done correctly, re-check
connections/cables and the setting of both equipment.

Execution of recording

Carry out various recordings while synchronizing the
VF80EX and a MIDI sequencer with the MIDI clock.

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Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave mode

Up to this point, synchronization with external MIDI equipment has been explained with the VF80EX as the master
and MIDI equipment as the slave but depending on the slave mode setting, the MIDI equipment can be set as the
master and the VF80EX as the slave.

MTC

Sound Source

MIDI OUT

Computer System
with
MMC/MTC software

Connection to external equipment

Connect MIDI OUT of the computer (with MIDI interface)

1

with MIDI IN of the VF80EX.

The computer sequence software complying to MMC/
MTC must be activated.

Setup of external equipment

Sequence software is setup as follows.

1

* Set for output of MTC.
* Set frame rate of the MTC to be output.
* Confirm start time of the tune.

Refer to Owners Manual of the respective equipment
for details.

Setup of the VF80EX

Set to same frame rate as the sequence software by the

1

SETUP mode “MTC Frame rate setting.”

Refer to page “138”, SETUP mode “MTC Frame rate setting”
for operating procedure and details.

Set to the desired mode by the SETUP mode “MTC

2

offset mode setting.”

Refer to page “139”, SETUP mode “MTC offset mode
setting” for operating procedure and details.

A random offset time can be set by the SETUP mode

3

“MTC offset time setting.”

Refer to page “139”, SETUP mode “MTC offset time setting”
for operating procedure and details.

INPUT

INPUT A

BAL

GUITAR

LINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAX

CH ON/OFF

TRACK STATUS

PEAK

RED

2 3 4

+6

+6

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

UNBAL

0

UNBAL

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

INPUT B

BAL

GUITAR

TRIMTRIM

CH ON/OFF

PEAK

REC

GREEN

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

MIDI IN

ST OUT

LR

TRACK

EDIT

PGM

FADER

BOUNCE

MASTERING TRAINING

REC EFF

OFF

MUTE

7/8 2TRK1

+6

0

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

FOOT SW

MIX PARAMETER

2TRK MODE

MASTER

+6

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-

∞

SCENE SEQ.SCENE

MAP

EFFECTEQPAN

ON/OFF

F1

EXIT

/NO

EJECT

ENTER
/YES

UNDO

TIMEBASE

/REDO

SEL

F3

F2

VARI

LOOP PITCH SCRUB

EDIT EDIT

LOCATE ABS 0

LOCATE REC END

F2 F3

STATUS

/SEL

CURSOR

SETUP

F1

AUTO
PUNCH

EDIT

WAVE FORM

CD PLAY

ACCESS

PHANTOM

JOG

SHUTTLE

SHIFT

LOCATE

DELETE

MARK

F FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRECORD

PHONES

PLAY

5 6

+6

+6

0

-10

-10

-20

-20

-30

-30

-40

-40

-

∞

-

∞

Set slave mode to “On” by the SETUP mode “Slave

4

mode setting. ”

Refer to page “140”, SETUP mode “Slave mode setting” for
operating procedure and details.

Set slave type to “Vari” by the SETUP mode “Slave type

5

setting. ”

Refer to page “140”, SETUP mode “Slave type setting” for
operating procedure and details.

Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key, to change the time

6

base display to MTC.

Confirming chase lock

When the sequence software is played, “CHASE” and

1

“MTC” in the display will be light and the c hase lock
will be completed.

Check that the MTC output by the sequence software
and MTC time displayed in the VF80EX are the same.

When the sequence software stops, MTC will be

2

interrupted and the VF80EX will also stop.

“CHASE” in the display will change from lit to blinking.

During FF/REW of the sequence software, the VF80EX

3

will remain stopped but upon starting to record, the
VF80EX will immediately chase lock.

Should it not be possible to chase lock, re-check
connections / cables and all settings.

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Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Execution of recording

Carry out various recordings while the recorder is
chase locked to the sequence software.

<Precautions at MTC related setups>

The position (ABS 0 or 001BAR/1BEAT/00CLK) when the
setup MTC (MTC offset time) should be output was setup
by the “MTC offset time setting” and “MTC offset mode
setting.” In accordance to start time of the tune set by
the sequence software, setup as explained below.

Offset mode: For ABS

Set the MTC offset time about three seconds prior to the
start time of the tune set by the sequence software.
Because the recorder cannot immediately chase lock
after input of MTC, in order to sync the unit from head
of the tune, set the preroll using the sequence software,
and playback from before the actual head of the tune to
allow the recorder to enter into sync by the time it arrives
at the head of the tune.

Offset mode: For BAR/BEAT

The MTC offset time can be set to the same time as the
start time of the tune set by the sequence software.
Because the “ABS 0” position is set at the “002B AR/1BEA T/
00CLK” position in the unit, as mentioned before, the
preceding time required for sync is already set.
The preceding time of two bar lengths could change in
length depending on the first bar’s “signature setting” and
“tempo setting” mentioned before. For example, it will
be longer if the tempo is slowed down.

<Notes>

•

Chase lock of the VF80EX by MTC only is permissible
when speed difference of the MTC from the master is
within +/- 5.6%.
Against the MTC within this range, variable pitch will
be constantly applied internally for chasing. Chase
lock, however, will not function against MTC at a speed
difference outside this range. Also, when the master
speed difference is large, it is advised to let the VF80EX
learn the master speed by entering PLAY prior to
recording. By doing so, it will be lock faster from the
second and later sessions.

•

Normally, when
the VF80EX will be constantly controlled by vari-pitch
and follow the MTC, which is the master.
However, if the digital input is set to
mode

“Setup of digital input”

external sync operation”

that is input.
Therefore, it must be noted that when

input”

is executed, even though

set to

“Vari”

pitch and upon completion of lock, it will change to
external sync operation by the digital input signal.

“Setup of slave type”

, it will be in

by the digital signal (S/P DIF)

, it will not follow by application of vari-

is set to

“On”

“Setup of slave type”

“Vari,”

via the SETUP

“Word c lock

“Setup of digital

is

<One Point Advice>

Sync signal “Vari” of the “Slave mode setting” menu:
When the VF80EX is made to chase lock by MTC only,
variable pitch will be constantly applied by external
MTC. If a digital signal is output to an external digital
equipment from the VF80EX, it will not be able to follow
the speed difference (MTC speed difference of the
master) of the VF80EX and the external digital
equipment, in some cases, may not be able to input a
continuous digital signal.

As a counter measure, the sync signal should be set to
“Free” by the “Slave mode setting” menu. Using this
setting, the VF80EX will enter self operation by the
internal clock, after completion of chase lock, and it will
be possible to supply a stable digital signal to the external
equipment.
Under this setting, when MTC drift between the master
recorder and slave recorder exceeds 10 frames, the
VF80EX will assume that chase lock has been disengaged
and the slave recorder will carry out position matching
again with the master unit (re-chase operation).
During the re-chase operation, sound output will be
muted and the digital signal will also be interrupted.
If it is within 10 frames, the slave recorder will continue
to run while admitting this drift.

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Program 1

Program 2 Program 3

Program 4

Chain play function

The chain play function allows you to play back programs in order according to the "chain play list". As
examples in figure 1, you can play back programs in order of program number or in desired order.

playing back in program or der

playing back in random order

Program 1

Program 5 Program 8

Program 4

figure 1

You can play the whole (i.e. from ABS 0 to REC END) of each program in the chain play list as shown in figure
2, as well as a desired part(*) of each program as shown in figure 3.

<Note>

A desired part can be specified as a range between the START and END points. Therefore, if a program does not
have both the START and END points which are correctly set, the whole program (from ABS 0 to REC END) is
played back.

point

START

point

END

point

REC END

END
point

END
point

Program 1

Program 5

Program 8

ABS 0

REC END

REC END

REC END

REC END

Program 1

Program 5

Program 8

START

point

ABS 0

START

Program 4

figure 2

Program 4

figure 2

In addition, you can select a playback mode for the chain play function from among "Pause", "A. Play" and
"Repeat" (see below for details about each mode).

In this mode, the VF80EX plays back each program in the chain play list one by one.

Pause

Each time the VF80EX finishes playback of a program, it automatically pauses at the start point of the next

program. Pressing the [PLA Y] key starts playback.

In this mode, the VF80EX plays back all programs in the chain play list continuously.

A. Pla y

After finishing playback of the last program, the VF80 pauses at the start point of the first program. Pressing
the [PLA Y] key again starts playback of all programs in the chain play list continuously.

Repeat

In this mode, the VF80EX plays back all programs in the chain play list continuously and repeatedly until you
press the [STOP] key.

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Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

Making the chain play list

Before executing chain play, you must make the
chain play list by selecting the desired (or all) pro­grams in the desired order. You can enter up to 99
programs to the chain play list.

The following procedure examples show how to en­ter all programs on the VF80EX current drive and
how to select desired five programs to the list, as­suming that 10 programs are recorded on the
VF80EX current drive.

While the VF80EX is stopped, press the [SETUP] ke y.

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The VF80EX enters the setup mode and the display
changes to show the "Select Menu" screen for selecting
a setup menu item.
By default, the "Signature Set" flashes as shown in the
figure below.

Use the [JOG] dial (or the [CURSOR ] key) to select

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"Chain Play List" which is the 27th menu item (R27) in
the setup menu, and then press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display changes to show the "Chain Play List"
screen, in which "C01:END" is highlighted by default.
"C01" shows the step number, while "END" shows no
program is entered to the chain play list.

By rotating the [JOG] dial while "END" is flashing, you
can select a desired option from among the programs
on the drive ("P01" through "P10"), as well as "ALL",
"INS" and "DEL". See the table below for details about
each option.

The current and succeeding steps in the chain
play list are all deleted. (See "Deleting all programs

END

from the chain play list" described later for de­tails.)

All programs on the current drive are entered to
the chain play list. Note that you can select "ALL"
to step 1 (C01) only. There is no "ALL" option on

ALL

other steps. (See "Making the chain play list by
selecting all the programs" described later for
details.)

A desired program can be added (inserted) to the
current step. (See "Inserting a program to the chain

INS

play list" described later for details.)
The program on the current step is deleted. (See

DEL

"Deleting a program from the chain play list" de­scribed later for details.)

A desired program is entered to the current step.
If another program is already entered, the new

P01

program overwrites it. You can select any of the

~

programs on the current drive. (See "Making the

Pnn

chain play list by selecting desired programs" de­scribed later for details.)

Making the chain play list by selecting all the pr ograms

The following procedure example shows how to en­ter all the programs (P01 through P10) on the cur­rent drive to the chain play list.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key again.

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"END" starts flashing and you can now enter a desired
program to step 01.

While "END" is flashing, rotate the [JOG] dial to se-

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lect "ALL", and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

By rotating the [JOG] dial to the left, you can find "ALL"
easily.
By pressing the [ENTER/YES] key after selecting "ALL",
all programs on the current drive are entered to the
chain play list, as shown in the screen example below.

By rotating the [JOG] dial (or using the [CURSOR / ]
keys), you can scroll through the list to check the chain
play list. In the last line on the list, "C11: END" is shown,
which shows that no more program is entered after
step 11.

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Press the [EXIT/NO] key.

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The chain play list is made and the "Chain Play List"
screen is dismissed. The display returns to the "Select

Menu" screen, where the current option of the "Chain
Play" menu item flashes (by default, "Off" flashes) and

you can now set the chain play mode.

For details about how to set the chain play mode, see
"Setting the chain play mode" on page xx.

<Note>

If a program which participates in the chain play list is
deleted from the drive (see page 62 "
in the owner's manual), the whole play list is cleared
(it returns to show "
For example, if you are going to delete program 5 while
programs 1 through 10 are entered to the chain play
list, the warning message, "
is shown on the display. Deleting program 11, for ex­ample, which does not participate the chain play list
does not affect the chain play list.

C01: END

[WARNING] Play List Deleted

Deleting a program

").

Use the [JOG] dial (or the [CURSOR ] key) to high-

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light "C02: END" and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

As with procedure step 1) above, "END" of "C02: END"
starts flashing.

"

While "END" is flashing on the screen, rotate the [JOG]

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dial to select "P03" and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

",

As with procedure step 1) above, program 3 (P03) is
set to step 2 (C02) of the chain play list and the screen
changes as shown below.

Making the chain play list by selecting desired programs

The following procedure example shows how to en­ter the five desired programs (from among 10 pro­grams on the current drive) to steps 1 through 5 in
the chain play list, as below.

: C01 -> program 5 (P05)
: C02 -> program 3 (P03)
: C03 -> program 1 (P01)
: C04 -> program 2 (P02)
: C05 -> program 4 (P04)

While "END" is flashing on the screen, rotate the [JOG]

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dial to select "P05" and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

You can select the desired program by rotating the
[JOG] dial to the right.
When selecting the program, the first nine characters
of the program name is also shown (in the example
below, the name is "#0005").
After selecting "P05" and pressing the [ENTER/YES] key,
program 5 (P05) is set to step 1 (C01) of the chain
play list and the screen changes as shown below.

Set programs to steps 3 through 5 (C03 through C05)
of the chain play list with the same manner as above.

After completing setting all the desired programs to

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the chain play list, press the [EXIT/NO] ke y.

The chain play list is made and the "Chain Play List"
screen is dismissed. The display returns to the "Select

Menu" screen, where the current option of the "Chain
Play" menu item flashes (by default, "Off" flashes) and

you can now set the chain play mode.

For details about how to set the chain play mode,
see "Setting the chain play mode" on next page.

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Setting the chain play mode

When you have made the chain play list, set the chain
play mode. The following procedure shows how to set
the chain play mode after making the chain play list
as described before.

While “OFF” which is the current option of the “Chain

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Play” mode setting is flashing on the screen, r otate the
[JOG] dial to select a desired chain play mode option.

You can select a chain play mode option from among
“Pause”, “A. Pla y” and “Repeat”, besides “Off”. See page
97 for details about each chain play mode option.

<Notes>

•

The chain play mode setting returns to the default
setting (
executing play list editing (described later).
Therefore, each time you want to carry out chain play
after turning on the power or executing play list
editing, you must set the chain play mode.

•

If you are going to set the chain play mode while the
chain play list has not been made,

Play List!”

After selecting the desired option, press the [ENTER/

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YES] key .

The chain play mode is set to the selected option, while
the setup mode exits and the display shows the start
point (the ABS 0 or START point) of the program set to
step 1 (“C01”) in the chain play list. The following shows
the screen example of setting the chain play mode to

“A. Play”.

“Off”

) when turning off the power or

“[WARNING] Illegal

is shown and the setting is invalid.

<Notes when the chain play mode is set to any option but “Off”>

•

When the chain play mode is set to any option but

“Off”

, you cannot make the auto punch mode or loop
mode active. If you are going to make either of them
active,

“[WARNING] Void! Chain Play”

operation is invalid.

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When setting the chain play mode to
exiting the setup mode, the recorder automatically
starts playback from the start point (the ABS 0 or
START point) of the first program in the chain list.
(When setting the chain play mode to

“A. Play”

moves to the beginning of the first program in the
chain list.

•

When the chain play mode is set to any option but

“Off”

[SHIFT] + [TRACK EDIT/PGM]) only from among the
programs set to the chain play list (see

program from the chain play list”

and exiting the setup mode, the recorder

, you can change the current program (by

is shown and the

“Repeat”

“Pause”

“Selecting a

on page 8).

and

or

<Notes on playing back the chain play list>

When the play mode is set to any option but
recorder immediately locates to the start point of the
program set to step 1 (C01) in the play list, and then stops.
If you move the recorder to a position out of the range
between the START and END points (or after the REC END
point),

“Out of Zone”

In such a condition, the recorder does not correctly
execute chain play. The worst case is that you start chain
play when the recorder position is after the END point
(or the REC END point). The recorder never moves to the
next program.

To move the recorder to the start point of a program,
reselect a program you want to start chain play from by
following the procedure described below.

is shown instead of the step number.

“Off”

, the

Selecting a program in the chain pla y list

If the play mode is set to any option but “Off”, you can
select a program only from those set to the chain play
list. By selecting a program, you can start chain play
from the desired step in the chain play list.

<Note>

If you want to select any program on the disk, as usual,
turn off the power and then on, or set the chain play mode
to

“Off”

(see

“Setting the c hain play mode”

In the following procedure, it is assumed that the chain
play list has been made, the play mode is set to an
option but “Off”, and the program set to the first step
of the chain play list is loaded.

).

This example shows that program 1 (P01) is set to step
1 (C01) and the start point is ABS 0. If the ST ART and END
points are set, the time at the STAR T point is shown.

By pressing the [PLAY] key while the screen above is
shown, chain playback starts in the selected chain play
mode according to the chain play list.

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Press the [TRACK EDIT/PGM] key while holding down

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the [SHIFT] key .

The screen changes as below to show the current chain
play list.shows that the list continues under the screen
you see now.

While this screen is shown, you can select the desired
program by using the [JOG] dial (or the [CURSOR] keys).