Roland Corporation VS8F-3 Owner's Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s Manual p. 2, p. 3).
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, the owner’s manual should
be read in its entirety. The owner’s manual should be saved and kept on hand
as a convenient reference.
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Copyright © 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Roland Web site http://www.roland.com/
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
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.
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• Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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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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• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• 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
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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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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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 powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
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• Before installing the VS8F-3, you must first
always turn off the VS series device and
unplug its power cord.
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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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• Install the circuit board only into the
specified unit (VS series device). Remove
only the specified screws during the installation.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Placement
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• 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.
Additional Precautions
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• Before you open the included CD-ROM, you must read the “license agreement.” Opening the CD-ROM will be
taken to mean your acceptance of the license agreement.
Handling CD-ROMs and SETUP DISC
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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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• 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.
• To prevent warping or accidental damage to the disc and recorded data, do not leave the disc in direct sunlight
or in a hot, humid location.
• Should the disc become dirty, use a soft, dry cloth to clean it. Commercially available CD cleaning liquids or
ethyl alcohol can also be used. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, benzene, lacquer thinner, anti-static agents, or LP
record cleaners as they may damage the recording surface.
• To protect recording surface and label side of the disc from scratches, finger-prints, dust and smears, never touch
the recording side.
• When writing titles and other information on the label side of the disc, these should be written in the printed
area using an oil-based felt-tipped pen. Please do not use a ball-point pen or other writing instruments having a
hard tip.
• Do not attach stickers or protective sheets, nor apply any coating fluids to both sides of the disc.
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Contents
Introduction................................................................................................5
Features of the VS8F-3.........................................................................................................5
What is a VS plug-in?.............................................................................................................. 5
Checking the included items.............................................................................................. 5
Before you use the VS8F-3.......................................................................6
Checking the system version of your VS series...............................................................6
Backing up your projects........................................................................................................6
Using the SETUP DISC to update the system version....................................................7
Updating the system program of your VS series................................................................ 7
Recovering your projects........................................................................................................8
Installing the VS8F-3............................................................................................................ 8
Cautions When Installing an Effect Expansion Board .......................................................8
Rules for installing effect expansion boards ....................................................................9
What is the Key Card? ............................................................................................................9
Rule 1......................................................................................................................................... 9
Rule 2......................................................................................................................................... 9
Where to install the VS8F-3 (Checking the first slot).................................................... 10
VS-2480/2480CD ................................................................................................................... 10
VS-2400CD.............................................................................................................................. 10
VS-2000.................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing plug-in effects in the V Studio...............................................11
Authorized and Trial versions............................................................................................. 11
Installation examples ............................................................................................................ 12
Installation procedure .......................................................................................................15
Backing up your VS plug-in programs........................................................................... 15
Re-installing your plug-ins............................................................................................... 16
Uninstalling a plug-in .......................................................................................................16
Using the effects......................................................................................17
Selecting and editing a plug-in ........................................................................................17
Selecting a plug-in ................................................................................................................. 17
Selecting a plug-in’s patch.................................................................................................... 17
Editing the effect parameters............................................................................................... 18
Saving an edited patch..........................................................................................................18
Effect Algorithm.......................................................................................19
What are VS plug-in Programs?.......................................................................................... 19
About the effect algorithms.................................................................................................. 19
About the included Roland VS plug-ins ............................................................................ 19
Mastering Tool Kit ............................................................................................................ 20
Tempo Mapping Effect..................................................................................................... 23
Stereo Reverb..................................................................................................................... 26
Vocal Channel Strip .......................................................................................................... 28
Pre-Amp Modeling........................................................................................................... 29
Preset Patch List .....................................................................................30
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................32
Installation .............................................................................................................................. 32
Operation ................................................................................................................................ 32
Precautions when requesting service for the VS8F-3....................................................33
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Introduction
Features of the VS8F-3
The VS8F-3 is an optional board that can be installed in an effect expansion slot of a
supported VS series unit to add or expand its effect-processing capabilities.
• Switching between various effect programs written specifically for the VS8F-3
allows the VS8F-3 to produce different effects.
• 56-bit internal processing and up to 96kHz sound quality.
• Runs up to two plug-ins per card.
• Runs 2-stereo/4-mono plug-ins (at less than 48kHz) or 1-stereo/2-mono
plug-in(s) (at 64kHz or over).
• Includes 5 Roland plug-ins.
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What is a VS plug-in?
VS plug-in is the brand new concept that provides a standardized open-platform
development environment for plug-in effects.
Products (plug-in packages) that conform to this standard
bear the logo shown at the right (above).
Plug-ins that conform to this standard and are
manufactured by software developers other than Roland
bear the logo shown at the right (below), indicating that the
plug-in has been certified by Roland as a compatible VS plug-in.
Products bearing either of these logos are guaranteed to work correctly on the VS8F-3.
Checking the included items
Only the
VS-2480HD/2480CD/2400
CD support projects with
64kHz or higher sampling
rates.
What are plug-ins?
Switching between various
effect programs written
specifically for the VS8F-3
allows the VS8F-3 to
produce different effects.
These programs are called
“plug-ins” since you use
them just as though you
were “plugging-in” the
particular effect you want
to use.
The VS8F-3 carton contains the following items.
• VS8F-3 (Effect Expansion Board)
• VS8F-3 SETUP DISC
• Owner's Manual (the document you are reading)
• SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (Leaflet)
• Patch List
• Key Card sticker and VS plug-in sticker
Please place the Key Card
sticker on the VS8F-3 that
is designated as the Key
Card (To learn about the
Key Card, please refer p.
9). When you've installed a
VS8F-3 and verified the V
Studio's operating system
software, affix the plug-in
sticker to the V Studio to
signify that the unit is now
plug-in ready.
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Before you use the VS8F-3
To use VS8F-3 in a VS series recorder, the system program version of the V Studio
must be compatible with the VS8F-3.
VS series recorder before installing the VS8F-3. If you find the version is not compatible
with the VS8F-3, please update the software using the SETUP DISC contained in this
package. The update should be executed once prior to the installation of the VS8F-3. If you
find the system program version is compatible with the VS8F-3, the update is not
necessary.
On this chapter, the notes and cautions regarding installation of VS8F-3 are stated. Please
read carefully and install the board correctly.
Checking the system version of your VS series
1.
On the VS-2480/2480CD/2400CD, power up your VS series device while holding down
[CH EDIT 1] + [TRACK STATUS 1]. On the VS-2000, power up your VS-2000 while
holding down [HARMONY] + [TRACK/STATUS 1].
Continue holding down these buttons until “Version Information” appears in the display.
2.
Checking the system version of your VS series device.
If the version is lower than the version numbers given below, you must update the system
of your VS series device. Update the system as described below.
• VS-2480/2480CD: Version 2.50 or later
• VS-2400CD: Version 1.50 or later
• VS-2000: Version 1.50 or later
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Backing up your projects
To ensure the safety of your data, we recommend that you back up the projects saved on
your hard disk to other media, and then initialize your hard disk before updating the
system program. You can restore the backed-up projects to your internal hard disk using
the project RECOVER command.
1.
Back up projects (performance data) saved on the hard disk to CD-R/RW discs. As
described in the owner's manual, back up all projects that you want to keep. When doing
so, back up not only the projects in the current drive (partition), but also any projects that
are saved in other partitions.
2.
Initialize the hard disk (Format Drive). Projects saved on the hard disk will be completely
erased, and the disk will be free of data. Initialize the hard disk as described in the
owner's manual of your VS series device.
When you execute the Format Drive (Make Partition) command, all projects saved on
the hard disk will be erased. It will not be possible to use the Undo function to
recover the erased projects. If you accidentally erase a project you wanted to keep,
there is no way to recover the project. Roland Corporation can assume no
responsibility whatsoever concerning the recovery of any lost content. Before you
execute the Format Drive (Make Partition) command, you must back up (Project
Backup) any project you want to keep.
3.
Perform the Shutdown procedure (Owner’s Manual of V Studio “Turning Off the
Power”) and turn off the power of all equipment connected to the V Studio device.
Please check the system program version of your
Version number
of the current system
appears here.
When starting up in Step 1,
you must continue holding
down the buttons until the
lowest line of the screen
shows “Boot Condition:
System Information.”
The explanations in this
manual include
illustrations that depict
what should typically be
shown by the display.
Note, however, that your
unit may use a newer,
enhanced version of the
system (e.g., including
newer features), so what
you actually see in the
display may not always
match what appears in the
manual.
“Format Drive” may be
described as “Make
Partition” in the owner's
manual if you purchased
version 1.xx of
VS-2480/2480CD. The
name of a function may
vary according to changes
in specifications, but this
will make no difference in
its operation.
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Using the SETUP DISC to update the system
version
Here's how to update the system program of your VS series device so that it will support
the VS8F-3. You'll need to perform this step just once for VS series devices whose system
does not yet support the VS8F-3. To update the system program of your VS series device,
use the “SETUP DISC” included in the package.
If you're using the VS-2480CD/2400CD/2000, you can update your system using the
internal CD-R/RW drive. If you're using the VS-2480HD (the model without an internal
CD-R/RW drive), you will need an external SCSI CD-RW drive for the update, such as
the VS-CDR-II/-III or a compatible Plextor CD drive. The VS-CDR-I can not be used for
this update.
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Updating the system program of your VS series
1.
Read
Backing up your projects
We recommend that you back up the projects saved on your hard disk, and then initialize
the hard disk.
2.
Turn on the power of the VS series device, and eject the disc tray.
3.
Place the SETUP DISC on the disc tray.
4.
Close the disc tray.
5.
Perform the Shutdown procedure (Owner’s Manual of V Studio “Turning Off the
Power”).
6.
Turn on the power of the VS series device.
The opening title screen and the “Setup Drive” message will appear. The CD-R/RW drive
will be checked. Please wait. When the checking process is complete, the system will ask
“Update Main System Program?”
7.
If you want to update the system to the displayed version, press [ENTER/YES].
A message will ask “Keep User Setting?”
8.
Specify whether you want to preserve your user routing, system setting and user effect
patch settings when the update is performed, or whether all of these settings are to be
initialized. Press [ENTER/YES] or [EXIT/NO] to make your selection.
• [ENTER/YES]➔ settings will be preserved
• [EXIT/NO]
The display will indicate “Main Update,” and the system update will begin.
➔
(p. 6).
settings will be initialized
Before you use the VS8F-3
If you have already
downloaded the most
recent system program
from the Roland website,
or already performed the
update using the SETUP
DISC (so that your unit
supports the VS8F-3), you
don't need to update
again.
Check the Roland website
http://www.roland.com/
for the latest system
upgrade for your product.
Projects and backup data
you created before
updating the system will
still be usable in their
existing form. (Data
compatibility is
preserved.)
If you decide not to
update, press [EXIT/NO].
The update process will be
halted, and the V Studio
will start up as usual.
If you pressed [EXIT/NO] in Step 8, the display will ask “Init User Setting Sure?” If you
are sure you want to initialize the settings, press [ENTER/YES].
If you decide you don't want to proceed with the initialization, press [EXIT/NO]. In this
case, you are returned to Step 8.
If you press [ENTER/YES] in response to “Init User Setting Sure?,” all settings will be
initialized to their factory defaults.
9.
When the system update is completed, the disc tray of the CD-R/RW drive will open.
Remove the SETUP DISC.
10.
Confirm that the “Please Reboot OK” message is displayed, then turn off the power of
the VS series device.
11.
Turn on the power of the V Studio once again.
12.
Check the version number that is displayed at start-up.
Never turn off the power
while the update is in
progress. Doing so will
destroy the operating
program of the VS series
device itself, and it will
no longer be possible to
start it up.
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Before you use the VS8F-3
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Recovering your projects
Restore the data that you had backed up in
hard disk (Project Recovery).
Refer to the owner's manual of your VS series device, and restore your projects back onto
the hard disk.
Projects and backup data you created before updating the system will still be usable in
their existing form. (Data compatibility is preserved.)
Installing the VS8F-3
Installation of the VS8F-3 is exactly the same as installing the VS8F-2. Refer to the Quick
Start manual for your VS series device and to
boards
(p. 9), and install the VS8F-3 as directed.
Backing up your projects
Rules for installing effect expansion
(p. 6) back onto the
Before you continue, you must read
version
(p. 7) and complete the system program update for your VS series device.
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Cautions When Installing an Effect Expansion Board
• Before installing the effect expansion board, turn off the power of the VS series device
and all connected devices, and disconnect all cables from the VS series device.
• When installing effect expansion boards, remove only the specified screws.
• Should you remove screws, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children's
reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.
• When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and
place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons
and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get
damaged.
• To avoid the risk of damage to internal components that can be caused by static
electricity, please carefully observe the following whenever you handle the board.
• Before you touch the board, always first grasp a metal object (such as a water
pipe), so you are sure that any static electricity you might have been carrying
has been discharged.
• When handling the board, grasp it only by its edges. Avoid touching any of the
electronic components or connectors.
• Save the bag in which the board was originally shipped, and put the board back
into it whenever you need to store or transport it.
• Use a Phillips screwdriver that is suitable for the size of the screw (a number 2
screwdriver). If an unsuitable screwdriver is used, the head of the screw may be
stripped.
• To remove a screw, rotate the screwdriver counter-clockwise. To tighten a screw,
rotate the screwdriver clockwise.
• Be careful that the screws you remove do not drop into the interior of the VS series.
• Do not leave the bottom cover in a detached state. Be sure to reattach it after the effect
expansion boards have been installed.
• Do not touch any of the printed circuit pathways or connection terminals.
• Be careful not to cut your hand on the edge of the installation bay.
• Never use excessive force when installing a circuit board. If it doesn’t fit properly on
the first attempt, remove the board and try again.
• When circuit board installation is complete, double-check your work.
Using the SETUP DISC to update the system
tightenloosen
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Rules for installing effect expansion boards
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What is the Key Card?
It is necessary to authorize the effect programs with individual ID of your VS8F-3 prior to
installing and using the effect programs on the VS series device. The VS8F-3 used for the
authorization is called the “Key Card.” The VS plug-in programs can function when a Key
Card is present. To authorize the effects programs with the Key Card correctly, the Key
Card must be installed according to the rules stated below.
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Rule 1
On the VS-2480/2480CD/2400CD, effect expansion boards must be installed in order
starting from EFFECT A (the first one).
On the VS-2000, effect expansion boards must be installed in order starting from EFFECT
B (the first one).
You must not leave the first effect slot vacant, or skip any slots when you install boards.
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Rule 2
When installing the VS8F-3, you must install it as follows in conformity with Rule 1. When
the VS8F-3 in the first slot (the Key Card, shown here in bold type) is authorized, Key Card
data is written to the hard disk together with the VS plug-in program.
Before you use the VS8F-3
For details, refer to Where
to install the VS8F-3
(Checking the first slot)
(p. 10)
VS-2480/2480CD
VS8F-3: x1
VS8F-2: not installed
VS8F-3: x1
VS8F-2: x1
VS8F-3: x2
VS8F-2: not installed
VS8F-3: x2
VS8F-2: x1
VS8F-3: x1
VS8F-2: x2
VS8F-3: x1
VS8F-2: x3
VS8F-3: x3
VS8F-2: not installed
VS8F-3: x3
VS8F-2: x1
VS8F-3: x2
VS8F-2: x2
VS8F-3: x4
VS8F-2: not installed
VS-2400CD
VS8F-3: x1
VS8F-2: not installed
VS8F-3: x1
VS8F-2: x1
VS8F-3: x2
VS8F-2: not installed
A B C D
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
A B
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-2
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-2
VS8F-2
VS8F-2
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-2
VS8F-3
VS8F-2
VS8F-2
VS8F-3
VS8F-2
VS8F-3
VS8F-2
VS8F-3
VS8F-2
VS8F-2 VS8F-2
VS8F-3
VS8F-3 VS8F-2
VS8F-2 VS8F-3
VS8F-3 VS8F-3
VS8F-2 VS8F-2
VS8F-3 VS8F-2
VS8F-2 VS8F-3
VS8F-3 VS8F-3
If you affix the included
Key Card sticker to the
authorized VS8F-3
installed in the first slot,
you'll be able to
distinguish it from other
VS8F-3 boards.
The VS8F-3 cannot use
effects created for the
VS8F-2. Nor can the
VS8F-2 use plug-in effects
created for the VS8F-3.
When the VS-2400CD is
shipped from the factory, a
VS8F-2 is installed in slot
A. If you want to use a
VS8F-3, you must move
the VS8F-2 to slot B or
remove it.
VS-2000
VS8F-3: x1
VS8F-2: not installed
VS8F-3: x1
VS8F-2: x1
VS8F-3: x2
VS8F-2: not installed
A (internal) B C
VS8F-3
equivalent to
VS8F-2
VS8F-3
VS8F-3
VS8F-2
VS8F-3
VS8F-3=Key Card
VS8F-3=not Key Card
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Before you use the VS8F-3
Where to install the VS8F-3 (Checking the first slot)
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VS-2480/2480CD
AC Cord
Rear panel
Unplug the power
before installing
an effect expansion board.
DC
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VS-2400CD
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VS-2000
Effect expansion board
installation opening
VS-2480/2480CD
bottom
AC Cord
Unplug the power
before installing
an effect expansion board.
Install the VS8F-3
in Slot A.
AB
Install the VS8F-3
in Slot A.
Rear panel
AB
VS-2400CD
bottom
10
Unplug the power
before installing
an effect expansion board.
Install the VS8F-3
in Slot B.
AC Cord
B
Rear panel
Effect expansion board
installation opening
C
Cooling fan vent
VS-2000
bottom
Installing plug-in effects in the V Studio
VS plug-in programs for the VS8F-3 are provided on a SETUP DISC, and thus cannot be
used by the VS8F-3 without installation to the hard disk.
Before you can use a VS plug-in program, you must write it into the internal hard disk of
your VS series unit. This process is referred to as “installing a VS plug-in program.”
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Authorized and Trial versions
The installed VS plug-in programs come in two forms: an Authorized version and a Trial
version.
The version that is installed depends on what you select during installation, or on the state
of the SETUP DISC you use.
An authorized version lets you use the full functionality of the VS plug-in program, while
a trial version imposes several limitations on use.
Authorized version
A VS plug-in program installed as an authorized version lets you use the full functionality
of the program.
To install the authorized version, use a SETUP DISC that has not yet been used for
authorization, and select “AUTHORIZE” during the installation.
When the authorized version is installed, data describing the combination of the VS8F-3
(Key Card) installed in the first effect slot (p. 10) and the VS plug-in program is stored to
the hard disk of V Studio along with the installed program. This means that in order to use
an authorized VS plug-in program, you must use it in conjunction with the Key Card
VS8F-3. If the Key Card is not installed, the functions of effects programs will be limited
as with the trial version, described below.
Trial version
A VS plug-in program installed as a trial version can be used with several limitations.
The program will be installed as a trial version in the following cases.
• When you are using a SETUP DISC that has not yet been used for authorization and you
select “TRIAL” during the installation.
• In case you are installing effect programs on a V Studio without a Key Card from a
SETUP DISC after authorization or from a backup of a SETUP DISC.
If you're using the
VS-2480CD/2400CD/2000,
you can install your
system using the internal
CD-R/RW drive. If you're
using the VS-2480HD (the
model without an installed
CD-R/RW drive), you will
need an external SCSI
CD-RW drive for the
installation, such as the
VS-CDR-II/-III or a
compatible Plextor CD
drive. The VS-CDR-I can
not be used for this
installation.
An already-authorized
SETUP DISC cannot be
used to install an
authorized version for a
different VS8F-3 board.
Trial versions have the following limitations.
• Plug-in effect parameters are not saved when you execute Store Current Project on
your VS series unit.
• User patches cannot be saved.
• The audio output from VS series will be muted at regular intervals.
• The popup message of “You are using trial version” is displayed at regular
intervals.
Using the following methods, you can avoid the muting and popup message.
• Uninstall the VS plug-in program trial version
• Reload the current project
• Press [F4 (UnSel)] in PLUG-IN SELECT screen
In both of the above cases, the VS8F-3 will be set to NO PLUG-IN status (no plug in
program is loaded).
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