Roland VS-100 User Manual

Hardware Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or

• its AC adaptor.

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Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace

• parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

Never install the unit in any of the following

• locations.

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);

or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and

shakiness.

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Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor's body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

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• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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• This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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• Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional

• audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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Keep any ground terminal screw you may remove and the included ferrite core in a safe place out of children's reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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• Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such power. Be sure to check the specifications of any microphone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it.

(This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 5 mA maximum per channel.)

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• Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 38).

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

Maintenance

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, nonabrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Handling CD-ROMs

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

IMPORTANT NOTES

Using SD Memory Cards

• Carefully insert the SD memory card all the way in—until it is firmly in place.

• Never touch the terminals of the SD memory card. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

• SD memory cards are constructed using precision components; handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to the following.

• To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity, be

sure to discharge any static electricity from your own body before handling the cards.

• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the

contact portion of the cards.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or

vibration.

• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or

other such locations (storage temperature: -25 to 85C).

• Do not allow cards to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.

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

• This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual material without being limited by certain technological copyprotection measures. This is due to the fact that this product is intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music or video material, and is therefore designed so that material that does not infringe copyrights belonging to others (for example, your own original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely.

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

Additional Precautions

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

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

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY............................................................................................................3

IMPORTANT NOTES .....................................................................................................................6

Overview..................................................................................... 11

Overview of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100............................................................................. 12

Panel Descriptions .................................................................................................................... 14

Input/output component............................................................................................................14

Front panel...................................................................................................................14

Rear panel.....................................................................................................................15

Digital mixer component ............................................................................................................17

Input section................................................................................................................17

System section............................................................................................................18

Using the control surface component....................................................................................19

Control surface screen .............................................................................................19

Channel strip section................................................................................................ 20

Transport section.......................................................................................................22

ACT section ..................................................................................................................23

VS-100 properties page...........................................................................................24

Using DAW software other than SONAR...........................................................24

WAVE Recorder......................................................................... 25

Using the WAVE recorder....................................................................................................... 26

WAVE recorder screen ..................................................................................................................26

Basic operation................................................................................................................................27

SD memory card .............................................................................................................................28

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

Playing back a file........................................................................................................................... 30

Selecting a file to play back....................................................................................30

Viewing file information.......................................................................................... 31

Inserting markers .......................................................................................................32

Loop playback (A-B REPEAT)..................................................................................33

Using the metronome ..................................................................................................................34

Recording while playing back a file.........................................................................................35

Deleting a file...................................................................................................................................36

Connections............................................................................... 37

Connections ................................................................................................................................ 38

Connecting the AC adaptor........................................................................................................38

Connecting computers and audio equipments..................................................................39

Turning the power on.............................................................................................................. 40

Connections and signal flow.................................................................................................41

Connecting microphones and guitars.................................................................................... 41

Connecting audio equipment and synthesizers................................................................. 43

Connecting footswitches ............................................................................................................46

Compressor and Equalizer.................................................... 47

Using the compressors and equalizers.............................................................................. 48

Turning on the compressors and equalizers........................................................................48

Turning off the compressors and equalizers ...................................................48

Setting the compressors and equalizers................................................................................49

Setting the equalizers...................................................................................................................49

Setting the compressors.............................................................................................................. 50

Appendix .................................................................................... 51

System settings.......................................................................................................................... 52

Formatting an SD memory card ...............................................................................................52

Sampling frequency setting.......................................................................................................52

Reverb settings................................................................................................................................53

Initialization......................................................................................................................................53

Initializing the settings.............................................................................................53

Initializing the system settings (Factory Reset)...............................................54

Other settings..................................................................................................................................54

Operations in the system setting screen...........................................................54

Parameter list ..............................................................................................................55

Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................ 56

About V-LINK............................................................................................................................... 57

Error Message List ..................................................................................................................... 58

Specifications..............................................................................................................................60

Index .............................................................................................................................................. 62

Information.................................................................................................................................. 67

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

* Use of the demo song supplied with this product for any purpose other than private, personal enjoyment without the

permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law. Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder.

* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however,

that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

* Cakewalk is a registered trademark of Cakewalk Inc.

* Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

* The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.

* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® operating system.”

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* VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies AG.

* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

* MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was

developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

Overview

Overview of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100

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High-end spec audio interface functions

• USB 2.0 audio interface supporting 8-in/6-out and 24-bit/96 kHz

• Extraneous noise-resistant balanced input/output

• Two XLR input jacks with microphone preamps and phantom power Carefully selected parts are used to ensure transparent sound, ensuring spacious and high-quality recordings

• Equipped with a wide variety of input/output terminals that provide connective compatibility with any equipment. High-impedance (Hi-Z) terminals for directly connecting guitars or basses Both MIDI input/output and digital input terminals packed onto the compact body

• Low latency driver supporting WDM/ASIO 2.0

Compact control surface

Connection with SONAR provides a comfortable editing environment

• Equipped with a 100 mm motor fader Touch-sensitive capability-smooth operation with great precision

• Equipped with an assignable encoder and a multitude of buttons Intuitive control of mixing parameters with visual feedback on the main unit’s LCD screen

• Can be used as a physical controller for other software such as Logic

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Overview of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100

A digital mixer that supports a range of inputs

• A digital mixer with 8 channel input

• High quality sound design through digital signal processing with internal 40-bit computing

• A compressor and a 3-band parametric equalizer for analog input

WAVE recorder function

• Directly record sample or performance onto an SD card Connecting to a computer is not necessary. The SONAR V-STUDIO 100 can be used as a standalone WAVE recorder.

• Digital recording at up to 24-bit/96kHz

* The WAVE recorder function is available only when the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 is not connected to a computer via USB.

Panel Descriptions

Input/output component

Front panel

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INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R

Analog audio signal input jacks with a microphone preamp.

You can use the [SENS] knob to adjust the input level of INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R. The level is displayed on the screen. (See p. 18.)

These inputs correspond to input 1-2 in the USB audio interface function.

MIC (XLR balanced input)

This input supports a 48 V phantom power supply and is compatible with condenser microphones that support a phantom power supply. If using a phantom-compatible microphone, turn on the phantom power supply switch. (See p. 16.)

LINE (1/4” TRS balanced input)

TRS balanced type line input terminal.

The INPUT 1L jack supports high-impedance input. If you connect a guitar, turn on the [Hi-Z] button.

You can also connect an unbalanced plug to this input.

[Hi-Z] button

This switch changes the input impedance. Set this switch as appropriate for the device that you’ve connected to the INPUT 1L LINE jack.

If you’ve connected a guitar or bass, press this switch inward to turn it on.

If nothing is connected, leave this switch in the off position.

The [Hi-Z] button affects only the LINE jack of INPUT 1L. It does not change the impedance of the MIC jack for INPUT 1L, nor of the LINE jack of INPUT 2R.

SD card slot

Insert an SD card for the WAVE recorder here. For more information, see p. 28.

Headphone output

This output delivers the same signal as the MAIN output. To adjust the headphone volume, use the [VOLUME] knob.

Rear panel

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Panel Descriptions

Cord hook

Hook the AC adapter’s cord here, see p. 38.

Power switch

Turn the power on/off. For more information, see p. 40.

DC IN jack

Connect the DC plug of the supplied AC adaptor here.

USB connector

Use a USB cable to connect the V-STUDIO 100 to a personal computer.

MIDI connectors (MIDI OUT/V-LINK and MIDI IN)

When the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 is connected to a computer, these connectors work as 1 in/1 out USB MIDI interfaces.

When the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 is not connected to a computer, the MIDI OUT connector becomes a MIDI output connector for V-LINK.

Footswitch connector

Connect a footswitch (sold separately) here.

You can use a footswitch to control the WAVE recorder function or start and stop SONAR VS.

For more information about footswitch, see

footswitches”

(p. 46).

“Connecting

Grounding terminal

10.

Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see figure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

Unsuitable places for connection

• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

• Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)

• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the event of lightning)

* This product is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS) type

jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

TIP: HOT RING: COLD SLEEVE: GND

1: GND2: HOT

3: COLD

Panel Descriptions

INPUT

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INPUT 3L/MONO and 4R (1/4” TRS balanced input)

11.

Analog audio signal input jacks for line input. If you only plug into one INPUT 3L/MONO jack, it will function as a mono input.

These inputs correspond to input 3-4 in the USB audio interface function.

12.

INPUT 5L and 6R (RCA pin input)

Analog audio signal input jacks for line input. These inputs correspond to input 5-6 in the USB audio interface function.

COAXIAL IN (7/8) (coaxial digital input)

13.

A digital input terminal that supports S/PDIF.

This terminal supports 24-bit/96kHz digital signals.

These inputs correspond to input 7-8 in the USB audio interface function.

* If you connect the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 to a computer, you

must match the sampling frequency of the input signal to that of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100. For more information about setting the sampling frequency, see

frequency setting”

(p. 52).

“Sampling

OUTPUT

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MAIN OUTPUT 1 and 2 (1/4” TRS balanced output)

15.

Analog audio signal output jacks

These outputs deliver the signals of the MAIN MIX, WAVE recorder and USB audio playback (OUT 1/2) from the mixer.

OUTPUT 3 and 4 (1/4” TRS balanced output)

16.

Analog audio signal output jacks.

These outputs deliver the signal from USB audio OUT 3/4.

OUTPUT 5L and 6R (RCA pin output jack)

17.

Analog audio signal output jacks

These outputs deliver the signal from the USB audio OUT 5/6.

[PLAYBACK] knob

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Phantom power switch

14.

This switch supplies phantom power to the INPUT 1L and INPUT 2R XLR terminals.

* You must only turn on this switch if connecting a

microphone that needs phantom power. Supplying phantom power to dynamic microphones or audio reproducing equipment may cause a failure. For more information about the specifications of your microphone, see its manual.

* Phantom power supply of SONAR V-STUDIO 100:

DC 48 V, 5 mA maximum per channel

Use this knob to adjust the volume of the USB audio playback (OUT 1/2) that is output from the MAIN OUTPUT 1/2 and the headphone terminal.

Digital mixer component

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Input section

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Panel Descriptions

[PAN] knob (INPUT 1L/INPUT 2R)

Use this knob to adjust the balance between the right and left channels of the signal that is input from the INPUT 1L/2R.

[COMP/EQ] button

Use this button to turn the compressors and equalizers on and off for each channel. For more information, see

compressors and equalizers”

Level knob

Use this knob to adjust the mixing level for each channel.

[MAIN MIX] knob

Use this knob to adjust the main volume after mixing.

(p. 48).

“Using the

Panel Descriptions

System section

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Compressor/equalizer setting button

Use this button to switch the display on the setting screen between the compressor and the equalizer when using these effects.

For more information about using the compressors and equalizers, see

48).

[THRES/LO]/[R1] knob, [RATIO/MID]/[R2] knob and

“Using the compressors and equalizers”

[GAIN/HI]/[R3] knob

The functions of these knobs depend on the status of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100.

• When the equalizer setting screen is displayed

Use these knobs to change each parameter of the equalizer. (See

“Setting the equalizers”

• When the compressor setting screen is displayed

Use these knobs to change each parameter of the compressor. (See

• When the ACT function is on (only when SONAR is in use: see

“ACT section”

Use these knobs to control the plug-ins for SONAR and the ACT function.

[ACT]/[V-LINK] button

When you are using SONAR, this button is the [ACT] button. When you press this button, it lights up and you can use the [R1]–[R4] knobs to control the plug-ins for SONAR and the ACT function.

If SONAR V-STUDIO 100 is not connected to a computer, this button becomes the [V-LINK] button. (See p. 57)

“Setting the compressors”

(p. 23))

(p. 49).)

(p. 50))

(p.

Display screen

This screen displays a range of information. When you press the [DISPLAY] button, the level meter screen is displayed.

Level meter screen

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1. The input level of each INPUT

INPUT 1/2 shows the level after the signal passes through the [SENS] knob.

2. USB audio (OUT 1/2) playback level

3. WAVE recorder playback level

4. MAIN OUT 1/2 output level

5. Peak indicator

Use the level knobs to adjust each level to ensure this peak indicator is not lit.

[CURSOR/VALUE]/[R4] knob

Use this knob to move the cursor on the display or change the value of the parameter. Push the knob ([SELECT] button) to fix the value.

When the ACT function is on, this knob controls the plug-ins for SONAR and the ACT function.

[DISPLAY] button

10.

Press this button to display the level meter screen.

Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button for about 1 second to display the system screen. On this screen you can change the system settings of SONAR V-STUDIO 100. For more information, see p. 52.

Using the control surface component

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The button is off

If you connect SONAR V-STUDIO 100 to a computer and turn the power on, the section within the bounding rectangle in this illustration functions as the control surface for SONAR VS.

Control surface screen

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Level meter screen Control surface screen

Computer

When you are using SONAR, pressing the [DISPLAY] button switches between the level meter screen and the control surface screen. The control surface screen displays information about SONAR and plug-ins that can be controlled from SONAR V-STUDIO 100.

Control surface screen

1. Name of the parameter controlled by the [R1]–[R4] knobs When the ACT function is on, turning the [R1]–[R4] knobs switches the display to show the name of the parameter that is currently being manipulated.

2. Name of the plug-in controlled by the [R1]–[R4] knobs

3. Items (track or bus) that can be controlled in the channel strip section

4. Name of the track or bus currently being controlled in the channel strip section

5. Name of the parameter assigned to the [VALUE] knob

6. Value of the parameter assigned to the [VALUE] knob

Channel strip section

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This section controls SONAR’s track or bus parameters.

Track selection button

Use this button to select the track (or bus) to control.

[SHIFT] + track selection buttons

Press this key combination to switch the current strip between the track and the bus.

Track selection button + [VALUE] knob

Press and hold the track selection button while you turn the [VALUE] knob to select the track to control.

[ASSIGN] button

Press this button to switch the parameter assigned to the [VALUE] knob.

The assigned parameter will depend on the track (or bus) you’re controlling. For details, refer to SONAR’s online Help.

The currently assigned parameter is displayed on the screen. (See p. 19.)

[SHIFT] + [ASSIGN] buttons

When you press this key combination, the [ASSIGN] button flashes and you can use the [VALUE] knob to change the current time (jog/shuttle mode).

To restore the display, press the [ASSIGN] button.

[VALUE] knob

Use this knob to change the value of the current parameter.

Channel fader

Use this to control the volume of the current strip.

The channel fader has a touch-sensitive motor fader so it can move in response to the volume of the current strip. It also moves while playing, according to the automation information.

To record automation information, touch and then release the fader during automation recording.

The motor fader moves very quietly. However, you may want to make it totally silent if you plan to record with microphones or mix any soft music. To stop the operation of the motor fader, turn on “Disable Fader Movement” in the VS-100 properties page. For more information about the VS-100 properties page, see

“VS-100 properties page”

For more information about recording automation information, see the SONAR online Help.

[MUTE] button

Press this button to turn the mute on or off for the current strip.

When the current strip is muted, the [MUTE] button is lit.

(p. 24).

[SHIFT] + [MUTE] buttons

Use this key combination to turn the input monitor on and off for the current strip.

* When the current strip is the bus, this does not work.

[SOLO] button

Press this button to turn the solo on or off for the current strip.

When the current strip is the solo, the [SOLO] button is lit.

[SHIFT] + [SOLO] buttons

Use this key combination to turn the solo on or off for all tracks.

[ARM] button

Press this button to turn recording standby on or off for the current strip.

When the current strip is in recording standby mode, the [ARM] button is lit.

* When the current strip is the bus, this does not work.

[SHIFT] + [ARM] buttons

Use this key combination to bring the current strip to automation recording standby mode.

For more information about recording automation information, see the separate SONAR online Help.

[SHIFT] button

Use this button in combination with other buttons.

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Roland VS-100 User Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Contents

Overview

Panel Descriptions

Input/output component

Front panel

Rear panel

Digital mixer component

Input section

System section

Using the control surface component

Control surface screen

Channel strip section