Roland VS-700 manual

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    6-0 1* VS-700_r_e.book 1 ページ 2008年11月20日 木曜日 午後2時28分[...]

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    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler[...]

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    3 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001-50 • Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. ...................................................................................................................... 003 • Do not attempt to rep[...]

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    4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 013 • 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. ...................................................................................................................... 014 • Protect the unit fro[...]

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    5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix 118a • Should you remove screws of the ARX expansion board cover (p. 156) or the rackmount brackets (p. 163), keep them in a safe place out of children's reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally. ............................[...]

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    6 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to the 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 s[...]

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    7 IMPORTANT NOTES Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix 559a • 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. 562 • Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorpo[...]

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    8 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............................................................................................................ 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................................................................................... 6 Overview of the VS-700 ...............................................[...]

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    9 Contents Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix LED Level Meter .......................................................................................................... 37 LCD Display .................................................................................................................. 37 ASSIGN Button[...]

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    10 Contents VS-700R I/O ................................................................................ 77 Connecting Recording Equipment ..................................................................................... 78 Connections to the Analog Jacks ..........................................................................................[...]

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    11 Contents Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Changing How a Tone Is Sounded (TMT)....................................................... 101 Modifying Waveforms (WG) ................................................................................ 105 Modifying the Brightness of a Sound with a Filter (TVF/TVF Env[...]

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    12 Contents Appendix .................................................................................. 153 VS-700R Block Diagram ......................................................................................................... 154 Installing the ARX Expansion Board ...........................................................................[...]

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    13 Overview of the VS-700 VS-700_r_e.book 13 ページ 2008年11月20日 木曜日 午後2時28分[...]

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    14 Main Features fig.panel-vs-700.eps • Control of mix and plug-in parameters with real-time visual feedback • Touch-sensitive motorized faders • Control over SONAR, plug-in effects and soft synths • Many buttons to trigger SONAR commands plus 16 assignable buttons • Multiple modifier buttons to extend the functionality of other controls [...]

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    15 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Panel Descriptions fig.panel-vs-700c-top.eps A. LCD Display The VS-700C features three 2-line LCD displays. The left LCD display shows information about the CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL section and the other two LCD displays show information about the channel strips. ➔ “LCD Displ[...]

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    16 Panel Descriptions C. Time Display The VS-700C Console displays the project’s current Now time in the top right corner. You can switch the display between SMPTE and Bars|Beats time by pressing the [TIME CODE] button. The default view is Bars|Beats. ➔ “Time Display” (p. 48) D. CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL Section The CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL sectio[...]

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    17 Panel Descriptions Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix J. SURROUND Section The SURROUND section lets you control surround bus parameters on the selected channel strip. ➔ “SURROUND Section” (p. 68) K. PROJECT Section The PROJECT sections provides convenient access to frequently used commands that normally r[...]

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    18 Panel Descriptions fig.panel-vs-700c-rear.eps A. TO I/O Connector Use the dedicated cable to connect the VS-700C Console to the VS-700R I/O unit. Do not use any cable other than the dedicated cable. ➔ “Connecting Your Computer and Sound Reinforcement Equipment” (p. 27) B. USB Connector By connecting the USB connector of the console directl[...]

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    19 Panel Descriptions Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix fig.panel-vs-700r-front.eps A. USB Indicator This will light when the console is connected via USB to your computer. ➔ “If the USB indicator of the VS-700R I/O unit isn’t lit” (p. 28) B. CONSOLE Indicator This will light when the VS-700C console is c[...]

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    20 Panel Descriptions E. SAMPLE RATE Knob This specifies the sample rate. In order for this setting to be reflected by the system, you must cycle the power to the VS-700R. If you need to synchronize with another digital device, you must first set this knob to the same sample rate as the master device. ➔ “Switching the Sampling Rate” (p. 80) F[...]

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    21 Panel Descriptions Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix fig.panel-vs-700r-rear.eps A. TO CONSOLE Connector Use the dedicated cable to connect this to the VS-700C console. Do not use any cable other than the dedicated cable. ➔ “Connecting Your Computer and Sound Reinforcement Equipment” (p. 27) B. AC Inlet C[...]

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    22 Panel Descriptions E. DIGITAL 2 OUT Connector This is an ADAT output connector. You can connect it to an ADAT device and output up to eight channels of audio. DIGITAL 2 IN Connector This is an ADAT input connector. It allows up to eight channels of input. The input signals are output directly to the “VS-700 IN DIGITAL2 1-2” – “VS-700 IN [...]

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    23 Panel Descriptions Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix I. MONITOR MAIN Jacks These are the main monitor output jacks. They are balanced outputs. They output the signals of the audio driver’s “VS-700 MAIN” port. MONITOR SUB Jacks These are sub-monitor output jacks. They provide balanced or unbalanced output[...]

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    24 Panel Descriptions fig.panel-vs-700r-side.eps A. Rackmount Brackets If you want to install the system in a 19” rack, attach the included rackmount brackets. ➔ “Attaching the Rackmount Brackets” (p. 163) B. Cooling Fan Intake Vent C. Cooling Fan Exhaust Vent The VS-700R contains a cooling fan that prevents internal overheating. External a[...]

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    25 Connections VS-700_r_e.book 25 ページ 2008年11月20日 木曜日 午後2時28分[...]

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    26 Connections Connecting the Power Cord • Connect the power cord. fig.VS-700-connect04-e.eps Before connecting the VS-700C and VS-700R to your computer, you must install the VS-700 driver in your computer as described in “Getting Started” (separate document). The VS-700C and VS-700R will not operate correctly unless the driver is installed i[...]

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    27 Connections Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Connecting Your Computer and Sound Reinforcement Equipment • Use the included dedicated cable to connect the VS-700R and VS-700C. • Use a USB cable to connect the VS-700R to your computer. • Connect your headphones, speakers, or other device to the VS-700. * [...]

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    28 Turning the Power On 941 Once the connections have been completed (p. 26), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 945 If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug[...]

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    29 VS-700C Console VS-700_r_e.book 29 ページ 2008年11月20日 木曜日 午後2時28分[...]

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    30 Overview of the VS-700C Console The VS-700C Console consist of different sections that are used to control SONAR, including: • Nine touch sensitive motorized faders • User definable buttons to map via ACT • Dedicated section for controlling plug-ins and track/bus parameters • Jog/Shuttle wheel • Transport controls • Surround joystick[...]

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    31 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix CHANNEL STRIP Section The Channel Strip section provides eight touch sensitive motorized fader strips with identical controls. You use the channel strips to control up to eight tracks or buses at a time and you can easily switch between different banks of tracks or buses (refe[...]

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    32 CHANNEL STRIP Section Use the touch sensitive motorized faders to control levels of audio tracks, MIDI tracks and buses. When tracks/buses are armed for automation recording, the faders allow you to record automation data by touching/releasing the faders. For more information about automation recording, refer to “Rude MUTE/Rude SOLO/Rude ARM B[...]

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    33 CHANNEL STRIP Section Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Depending on the conditions in which you use the VS-700, the touch sensitivity of the faders may not work as you expect, or the motor may operate incorrectly when you’re operating the fader. If this occurs, adjust the touch sensitivity as follows. 1. Cl[...]

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    34 CHANNEL STRIP Section The rotary encoders work in conjunction with the [ASSIGN] button to allow tactile control over various track, bus and main parameters. All eight rotary encoders always control the same parameter type across different tracks/buses. The rotary encoders control pan by default, but can be configured to control other channel par[...]

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    35 CHANNEL STRIP Section Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Use the [SOLO] button to solo/unsolo the assigned track or bus. When the channel is soloed, the [SOLO] button is lit. When one or more channels are soloed, the [Rude SOLO] button is lit as a convenient reminder. You can press the [Rude SOLO] button to qui[...]

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    36 CHANNEL STRIP Section Use the [SEL] button to activate the CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL section for the selected channel, which allows you to control EQ and Send parameters for that channel. The eight [SEL] buttons are mutually exclusive, so only one channel at a time can be selected. When enabled, the [SEL] button stays lit. The modifier buttons (p. 6[...]

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    37 CHANNEL STRIP Section Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix The LED level meter displays the channel’s current peak volume level. The indicated levels are 0 dB (peak), -3 dB, -12 dB, -24 dB and -48 dB. fig.6.eps Each channel strip (including the master fader) has a two-line LCD display that displays track inform[...]

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    38 CHANNEL STRIP Section Use the [ASSIGN] button to change the parameter that’s assigned to the rotary encoders of the channel strips. The available functions vary depending on which [FADER VIEW] button (TRACK, BUS, MAIN or I/O CONTROL) is selected. fig.8.eps A. [ASSIGN] button B. [FADER VIEW] buttons C. [I/O CONTROL] button The following table s[...]

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    39 CHANNEL STRIP Section Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix The illustration below shows how the parameter will be switched if FADER VIEW is set to TRACK. fig.9.eps 1. Pan (default display) 2. Send Volume/Chorus Send 3. Input 4. Output When FLIP mode is enabled, the [ASSIGN] button is disabled, regardless of which[...]

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    40 CHANNEL STRIP Section The [Rude MUTE], [Rude SOLO] and [Rude ARM] buttons let you mute or unmute, solo or unsolo, arm or disarm all channels simultaneously. When one or more channels are muted, soloed or armed for recording, the corresponding [Rude] button is lit as a convenient reminder. Since the channel strips only show the status of the curr[...]

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    41 CHANNEL STRIP Section Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix The [AUTOMATION] buttons let you enable/disable automation recording and playback for all channels. fig.11.eps A. [WRITE/OFF] button B. [OFFSET] button The modifier buttons (p. 67) can be used to extend the functions as follows. AUTOMATION Buttons Button [...]

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    42 CHANNEL STRIP Section The VS-700C Console has eight physical channel strips that can be used to control up to eight tracks, buses or mains at a time. You use the [FADER BANK] buttons to switch between different banks of tracks/buses/mains, which allows the channel strips to control a different set of tracks/buses/mains. fig.12.eps A. [+8] button[...]

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    43 CHANNEL STRIP Section Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix You use the [FADER VIEW] buttons to specify what channel type (tracks, buses or mains) is assigned to the channel strips. fig.13.eps The modifier buttons (p. 67) can be used to extend the functions as follows. FADER VIEW Buttons (TRACK, BUS, MAIN, I/O CON[...]

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    44 CHANNEL STRIP Section When I/O CONTROL mode is enabled, you can use the channel strip rotary encoders to control the Mic Pre Gain, Threshold, Attack and Release parameters on the VS-700R I/O. Additional I/O parameters can be controlled from the VS-700 property page, plus the stereo digital input mode and digital sync mode. From the VS-700C conso[...]

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    45 CHANNEL STRIP Section Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix The tracks and buses that can be controlled from the VS-700 console will match the tracks and buses that can be controlled from SONAR’s track view or console view. If desired, you can also control all tracks and buses in the project. 1. On SONAR’s “[...]

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    46 CHANNEL STRIP Section Channel strip locking allows you to: • Control tracks/buses that are not within the same channel bank (range of eight consecutive tracks or buses). For example, you can control tracks 1 through 7 along with track 20. • Control both tracks and buses simultaneously. For example, channel strips 1 through 4 can control trac[...]

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    47 CHANNEL STRIP Section Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix SONAR’s Track view and Console view show a color-coded WAI (short for Where Am I) display to indicate which tracks and buses are currently being controlled by a control surface. With strip locking, you can effectively create multiple WAI regions. In the[...]

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    48 Time Display The VS-700C Console displays the project’s current Now time in the top right corner. You can switch the display between SMPTE and Bars|Beats time by pressing the [TIME CODE] button. The default view is Bars|Beats. fig.22.eps A. [TIME CODE] button A VS-700_r_e.book 48 ページ 2008年11月20日 木曜日 午後[...]

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    49 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL Section (EQ, SEND and ACT) The CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL section lets you control EQ and SEND parameters for the selected channel strip, as well as ACT parameters for the track, bus, effect plug-in or soft synth that has focus in SONAR. There are 12 rotary en[...]

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    50 CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL Section (EQ, SEND and ACT) A. Parameter name B. Parameter value C. Selected encoder row D. Encoder with push button E. Button F. Selects which row displays parameters on the LCD Display G. View EQ settings H. View SEND settings I. View ACT settings J. PAGE switch (shift the control parameter) The modifier buttons (p. 67) ca[...]

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    51 CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL Section (EQ, SEND and ACT) Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix The LCD display above the CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL section shows EQ, SEND and ACT information for the selected channel strip, depending on which mode is selected. The CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL section contains four rows of controls; th[...]

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    52 CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL Section (EQ, SEND and ACT) In SEND mode, there are different parameters of control for stereo and surround buses. SEND mode lets you control AUX SEND parameters for the selected channel strip. To Enable SEND Mode Press the [SEND] button. The [SEND] button is lit when enabled. You can specify four SEND levels for an audio tr[...]

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    53 CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL Section (EQ, SEND and ACT) Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix ACT mode lets you control any automatable parameter for the track, bus, effect plug-in or soft synth that has focus. Some plug-ins do not support automation and can therefore not be controlled via ACT. Unlike EQ mode or SEND mod[...]

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    54 Transport Section The transport section provides standard control of RTZ (return to zero), Rewind, Fast Forward, Go to end, Stop, Play and Record. fig.28.eps A. Return to zero (RTZ) B. Rewind C. Fast forward D. Go to end (GTE) E. Stop F. Play G. Record The modifier buttons (p. 67) can be used to extend the functions as follows. Button Default fu[...]

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    55 Transport Section Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix On the back of the VS-700C Console are two foot switch connections. The default functions are as follows: FOOT SW 1. Controls PLAY FOOT SW 2. Controls RECORD The functions that are assigned to the foot switches can be configured in the VS-700 property page. S[...]

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    56 PROJECT Section The PROJECT sections provides convenient access to frequently used commands that normally require a keyboard or mouse, such as Save, Undo/Redo, OK/ENTER and Cancel. fig.29.eps A. [SAVE/SAVE AS] button B. [UNDO/REDO] button C. [OK/ENTER] button D. [CANCEL] button The modifier buttons (p. 67) can be used to extend the functions as [...]

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    57 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix JOG/SHUTTLE/CURSOR Section The VS-700C Console jog/shuttle is a combo wheel with cursor buttons, which lets you perform edit, zoom, scroll and select operations. The Jog and Shuttle wheels can be turned both clockwise and counterclockwise. fig.30.eps A. Cursor buttons B. [SCRO[...]

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    58 JOG/SHUTTLE/CURSOR Section Transport mode lets you use the Jog/Shuttle wheel to navigate the Now time. The Jog wheel can navigate by either SMPTE or Bars|Beats time depending on the current Time Display mode (refer to “Time Display” (p. 48)). To Enable Navigation with the Jog/Shuttle Wheel The Jog/Shuttle wheel is in Transport mode by defaul[...]

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    59 JOG/SHUTTLE/CURSOR Section Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Scroll mode lets you use the Jog/Shuttle wheel to scroll SONAR’s Track view and zoom and scroll the Free Edit Cursor. To Enable Scrolling with the Jog/Shuttle Wheel Press the [SCROLL/ZOOM] button. The [SCROLL/ZOOM] button is lit when Scroll mode is[...]

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    60 JOG/SHUTTLE/CURSOR Section Zoom mode lets you use the Jog/Shuttle wheel to zoom SONAR’s Track view. To Enable Zooming with the Jog/Shuttle Wheel Press [SHIFT]+[SCROLL/ZOOM] buttons. The [SCROLL/ZOOM] button blinks when Zoom mode is enabled. Zoom Flyover mode In ZOOM Flyover mode you can scroll and zoom simultaneously to the screen center indep[...]

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    61 JOG/SHUTTLE/CURSOR Section Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Select mode lets you use the Jog/Shuttle wheel to select clips or arbitrary sections of time within a clip or across multiple clips. The selection can then be edited in Edit mode. There are two different selection modes: To enable Select by Time mode[...]

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    62 JOG/SHUTTLE/CURSOR Section Edit mode lets you use the Jog/Shuttle wheel and cursor buttons to nudge the selected data, apply clip fades and crop clip edges. To Enable Editing with the Jog/Shuttle Wheel 1. Make a selection (see “To enable Select by Time mode (default)” (p. 61)). 2. Press the [EDIT] button. To Crop the Selected Clip(s) 1. Sele[...]

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    63 JOG/SHUTTLE/CURSOR Section Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix 4. Turn the Jog or Shuttle wheel. 5. When you are finished editing, press the [EDIT] button again to exit Edit mode. To Move the Selected Clip(s) 1. Select a clip by using the Free Edit Tool (see “Select Mode” (p. 61)). 2. Press the [EDIT] button[...]

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    64 ACCESS PANEL Section (Assignable Buttons) The ACCESS PANEL section provides 16 assignable buttons that you can configure to control different functions in SONAR. There are also 4 modifier buttons that are used to extend the functionality of other VS-700 hardware controls. The modifier buttons are not assignable. fig.31.eps A. [VIEW] buttons (ass[...]

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    65 ACCESS PANEL Section (Assignable Buttons) Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Button Default function CTRL+ CTRL+ALT+ ALT+ COMMAND+ TRACK Give focus to Track View Insert Audio track Insert MIDI track (Reserved) (Reserved) CONSOLE Open Console view (Reserved) (Reserved) (Reserved) (Reserved) SYNTH RACK Open Synth[...]

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    66 ACCESS PANEL Section (Assignable Buttons) To map assignable ACCESS PANEL buttons: 1. Do one of the following to open the VS-700 property page: • On SONAR’s “ Tools ” menu, click “ VS-700 .” • On the “ Controllers/Surfaces ” toolbar ( Views > Toolbars > Controllers/Surfaces ), make sure “ VS-700 ” is selected in the dr[...]

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    67 ACCESS PANEL Section (Assignable Buttons) Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix 5. Use the dropdown list to select the desired command or keystroke. If you select a keystroke, you can also select one or more optional modifier keys. 6. Click “OK” to close the “Button Properties” dialog. You can now press th[...]

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    68 SURROUND Section The SURROUND section lets you control surround bus parameters on the selected channel strip. fig.34.eps A. Surround joystick panner (Angle and Focus) B. [LFE SEND] Level knob (or FR-Balance when [SHIFT] button is pressed) C. [VIEW] button (open surround panner in SONAR) D. [V-LINK] button The SURROUND section contains the follow[...]

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    69 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix T-Bar Section The T-Bar lets you control the Front-Rear Balance parameter in the surround panner, an ACT parameter or the X-Ray opacity. fig.35.eps A. T-Bar B. LEDs C. [FR BAL] button D. [ACT] button E. [X-RAY] button F. [VIDEO CTRL] button The joystick surround panner can con[...]

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    70 AUDIO OUTPUT Section The VS-700R I/O box provides two sets of stereo outputs (main and sub) for monitoring. The VS-700C console also provides two headphone outputs. The AUDIO OUTPUT section lets you control the volume of the MONITOR output and each headphone output. You can also mute the MONITOR output and assign each headphone to monitor the MA[...]

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    71 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix RECORD/EDIT Section In the RECORD/EDIT Section you can perform punch-recording, looping, select clips or edit regions, and insert/move markers. fig.38.eps A. Punch B. Loop C. Snap D. flag (Set IN Point) E. flag (Set OUT Point) F. Set G. Marker Button Default function SHIFT+ CT[...]

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    72 RECORD/EDIT Section To Specify the Punch Region 1. Select transport mode (p. 58). 2. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [PUNCH] button. The [PUNCH] and [ ] buttons will blink. 3. Use the jog/shuttle and cursor to move to the punch-in point. 4. Press the [ ] button. The [PUNCH] and [ ] buttons will blink. 5. Use the jog/shuttle and cursor[...]

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    73 RECORD/EDIT Section Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix To Specify the Loop Region 1. Select transport mode (p. 58). 2. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [LOOP] button. The [LOOP] and [ ] buttons will blink. 3. Use the jog/shuttle and cursor to move to the loop-start point. 4. Press the [ ] button. The [...]

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    74 Controlling Plug-ins from the VS-700C Console You can display, insert, delete and bypass track and bus plug-ins, directly from the VS-700C Console. The VS-700C Console must be put in Plug-in mode in order to edit plug-ins. To Enable Plug-in Mode Hold down the [CTRL] modifier button and press a channel strip’s [SEL] button. When Plug-in mode is[...]

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    75 Controlling Plug-ins from the VS-700C Console Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix To Delete a Plug-in 1. Make sure Plug-in mode is enabled (refer to “To Enable Plug-in Mode” (p. 74)). 2. Press the [SOLO] button on the channel strip that corresponds to the plug-in you wish to delete. You can undo and redo any[...]

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    76 Controlling Plug-ins from the VS-700C Console To Control Plug-in Parameters 1. In the CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL section, press the [ACT] button to enable ACT mode. 2. As described below, place the focus on the plug-in that you want to control. 3. Use the rotary encoders and buttons in the CHANNEL STRIP CONTROL section to control the desired paramete[...]

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    77 VS-700R I/O VS-700_r_e.book 77 ページ 2008年11月20日 木曜日 午後2時28分[...]

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    78 Connecting Recording Equipment fig.VS-700-rec01-mic-e.eps Connections to the Analog Jacks VS-700R Rear Panel VS-700C Front P anel VS-700R Rear Panel Connecting a Mic The VS-700R pro vides a balanced (XLR) type connector that is wired as shown in the illustration. Check the wiring of your device before connecting it. When using a condenser mic th[...]

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    79 Connecting Recording Equipment Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix fig.VS-700-rec02-digi-e.eps When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (INPUT 1–8 jacks, AUX IN Jack) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors. C[...]

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    80 Switching the Sampling Rate Use the front panel [SAMPLE RATE] knob to select the sampling rate. To make the system reflect the new setting, you’ll need to cycle the power to the system. If you need to synchronize the VS-700 to another digital device, you must first set this knob to the same sampling rate as the master device. 1. Close the soft[...]

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    81 Switching the Sampling Rate Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix * In SONAR, you cannot change the sampling rate of a project that contains audio data. 1. Start up SONAR. 2. If an "Audio Driver Error" is displayed during startup, click [Use Anyway]. 3. Choose “Options|Audio” to display the “Audio [...]

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    82 Audio Clock Source You can choose one of four types of clock source. The current clock source is shown by the front panel SYNC indicator. In the case of an external source, the indicator will light if synchronization is locked. The indicator will blink if synchronization is not locked If you’re using SONAR, you can select the clock source para[...]

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    83 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Phantom Power Phantom power is supplied to the XLR connectors of the eight audio inputs. It can be turned on/off individually for each channel. When the system is powered up, phantom power will be off. Subsequently, when you load a project in SONAR, the settings saved in the p[...]

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    84 Preamp Parameters Preamps are built into the eight audio inputs (INPUT 1–8). If you’re using SONAR, you can edit the preamp parameters as described below. If you’re using software other than SONAR, use “VS-700R I/O Editor” which is included on the “SONAR V- STUDIO 700 CD-ROM.” 1. From SONAR’s “Tools” menu, open “VS-700.” [...]

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    85 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Compressor Parameters Digital compressors are built into the eight audio inputs (INPUT 1–8). If you’re using SONAR, you can edit the compressor parameters as described below. If you’re using software other than SONAR, use “VS-700R I/O Editor” which is included on the[...]

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    86 Direct Monitor Mixer By using the Direct Monitor Mixer, input signals and signals from the internal sound generator can be output directly to the monitor without being routed through the computer. The Direct Monitor Mixer is a stereo mixer that lets you adjust parameters such as volume and pan for each input and audio source. As the output desti[...]

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    87 Fantom VS (Synthesizer) VS-700_r_e.book 87 ページ 2008年11月20日 木曜日 午後2時28分[...]

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    88 Inserting the Fantom VS Plug-In The Fantom VS Editor is a VSTi soft synth that is inserted just like any other plugin soft synth. 1. Start SONAR. 2. Start a new project or open an existing project (see the SONAR online Help for details). 3. Do one of the following to insert the Fantom VS Editor soft synth: • On the “ Insert ” menu, point t[...]

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    89 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Fantom VS Editor (Selecting a Sound) In order to edit a patch, you must first select the patch you wish to edit. 1. In the upper part of Fantom VS Editor’s main window, click the desired part number (1–16). 2. In the upper part of Fantom VS Editor’s main window, click th[...]

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    90 Fantom VS Editor (Editing a Sound) Consider the following tips before editing patches: • Select a patch that is similar to the sound you wish to create. It’s hard to create a new sound that’s exactly what you want if you just select a patch and modify its parameters at random. It makes sense to start with a patch whose sound is related to [...]

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    91 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Overview of the Fantom VS When using the Fantom VS, you will notice that a variety of different categories come into play when working with sounds. What follows is a simple explanation of each sound category. Tones On the Fantom VS, the tones are the smallest unit of sound. Ho[...]

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    92 Overview of the Fantom VS Patches Patches are the basic sound configurations that you play during a performance. Each patch can be configured by combining up to four tones. How the four tones are combined is determined by the Structure Type parameter (p. 101). fig.04-003.e Rhythm Sets Rhythm sets are groups of a number of different percussion in[...]

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    93 Overview of the Fantom VS Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Performances A performance has a patch or rhythm set assigned to each of the 16 parts, and can simultaneously handle 16 sounds. Because the Fantom sound generator can control multiple sounds (instruments) it is called a Multi-timbral sound generator. [...]

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    94 Overview of the Fantom VS Note Priority in Performance Since Performance is usually used to play an ensemble consisting of several patches, it is important to decide which parts take priority. Priority is specified by the Voice Reserve settings (p. 140). When a note within a patch needs to be turned off to make room for a new note, the Patch Pri[...]

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    95 Overview of the Fantom VS Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix The Fantom VS has built-in effect units, and you can independently edit each unit’s settings. Multi-Effects The multi-effects are multi-purpose effects that completely change the sound type by changing the sound itself. Contained are 78 different ef[...]

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    96 Creating a Patch With the Fantom VS, you have total control over a wide variety of settings. Each item that can be set is known as a parameter . This chapter explains the procedures used in creating patches, and the functions of the patch parameters. Start with an existing patch and edit it to create a new patch. Since a patch is a combination o[...]

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    97 Creating a Patch Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Patch Level Specifies the volume of the patch. Value: 0–127 Patch Pan Specifies the pan of the patch. “L64” is far left, “0” is center, and “63R” is far right. Value: L64–0–63R Patch Priority This determines how notes will be managed when the[...]

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    98 Creating a Patch Stretch Tune Depth This setting allows you to apply “stretched tuning” to the patch. (Stretched tuning is a system by which acoustic pianos are normally tuned, causing the lower range to be lower and the higher range to be higher than the mathematical tuning ratios would otherwise dictate.) With a setting of “OFF,” the p[...]

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    99 Creating a Patch Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Release Time Offset Release Time Offset alters the release time of the overall patch, while preserving the relative differences between the release time values set for each tone in the A-Env Time 4 parameters (p. 115), F-Env Time 4 parameters (p. 112). Range: [...]

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    100 Creating a Patch Portamento Switch Specifies whether the portamento effect will be applied (ON) or not (OFF). Value: OFF, ON Portamento Mode Specifies the performance conditions for which portamento will be applied. Value NORMAL: Portamento will always be applied. LEGATO: Portamento will be applied only when you play legato (i.e., when you pres[...]

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    101 Creating a Patch Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix You can use the force with which keys are played, or MIDI messages to control the way each Tone is played. This is referred to as the Tone Mix Table (TMT). For details on these settings, refer to How to Make Patch Settings (p. 96). Patch TMT Structure Type 1 [...]

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    102 Creating a Patch fig.06-020 This type applies a filter to tone 1 (3) and ring-modulates it with tone 2 (4) to create new overtones. fig.06-021 This type sends the filtered tone 1 (3) and tone 2 (4) through a ring modulator, and then mixes in the sound of tone 2 (4) and applies a filter to the result. fig.06-022 This type passes the filtered sou[...]

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    103 Creating a Patch Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Key Fade Lower (Keyboard Fade Width Lower) This determines what will happen to the tone’s level when a note that’s lower than the tone’s specified keyboard range is played. Higher settings produce a more gradual change in volume. If you don’t want the[...]

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    104 Creating a Patch Key Fade Upper (Keyboard Fade Width Upper) This determines what will happen to the tone’s level when a note that’s higher than the tone’s specified keyboard range is played. Higher settings produce a more gradual change in volume. If you don’t want the tone to sound at all when a note below the keyboard range is played,[...]

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    105 Creating a Patch Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix TMT Control Sw (TMT Control Switch) Use the Matrix Control to enable (ON), or disable (OFF) sounding of different tones. Value: OFF, ON You can also cause different tones to sound in response to notes played at different strengths (velocity) on the keyboard ([...]

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    106 Creating a Patch FXM Color Specifies how FXM will perform frequency modulation. Higher settings result in a grainier sound, while lower settings result in a more metallic sound. Value: 1–4 FXM Depth ★ Specifies the depth of the modulation produced by FXM. Value: 0–16 Tone Delay Mode Selects the type of tone delay. Value NORM: The tone beg[...]

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    107 Creating a Patch Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Tone Delay Time Specifies the time from when the key is pressed (or if the Delay Mode parameter is set to “OFF-N” or “OFF-D,” the time from when the key is released) until when the tone will sound. Value: 0–127, Note Tone Delay Time specifies the be[...]

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    108 Creating a Patch Pitch Keyfollow This specifies the amount of pitch change that will occur when you play a key one octave higher (i.e., 12 keys upward on the keyboard). If you want the pitch to rise one octave as on a conventional keyboard, set this to “+100.” If you want the pitch to rise two octaves, set this to “+200.” Conversely, se[...]

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    109 Creating a Patch Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Value: -100, -90, -80, -70, -60, -50, -40, -30, -20, -10, 0, +10, +20, +30, +40, +50, +60, +70, +80, +90, +100 fig.06-031.e P-Env Time 1–4 (Pitch Envelope Time 1–4) ★ Specify the pitch envelope times (Time 1–Time 4). Higher settings will result in a l[...]

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    110 Creating a Patch Cutoff Frequency ★ Selects the frequency at which the filter begins to have an effect on the waveform’s frequency components. Value: 0–127 With “LPF/LPF2/LPF3” selected for the Filter Type parameter, lower cutoff frequency settings reduce a tone’s upper harmonics for a more rounded, warmer sound. Higher settings mak[...]

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    111 Creating a Patch Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Cutoff V-Sens (Cutoff Velocity Sensitivity) Use this parameter when changing the cutoff frequency to be applied as a result of changes in playing velocity. If you want strongly played notes to raise the cutoff frequency, set this parameter to positive (+) set[...]

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    112 Creating a Patch F-Env T4 V-Sens (TVF Envelope Time 4 Velocity Sensitivity) The parameter to use when you want key release speed to control the Time 4 value of the TVF envelope. If you want Time 4 to be speeded up for quickly released notes, set this parameter to a positive (+) value. If you want it to be slowed down, set this to a negative (-)[...]

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    113 Creating a Patch Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Patch TVA Tone Level ★ Sets the volume of the tone. This setting is useful primarily for adjusting the volume balance between tones. Value: 0–127 Level V-Curve (TVA Level Velocity Curve) You can select from seven curves that determine how keyboard playing[...]

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    114 Creating a Patch Bias Direction Selects the direction in which change will occur starting from the Bias Position. Value LOWER: The volume will be modified for the keyboard area below the Bias Point. UPPER: The volume will be modified for the keyboard area above the Bias Point. LO&UP: The volume will be modified symmetrically toward the left[...]

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    115 Creating a Patch Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Patch TVA Env A-Env T1 V-Sens (TVA Envelope Time 1 Velocity Sensitivity) This allows keyboard dynamics to affect the Time 1 of the TVA envelope. If you want Time 1 to be speeded up for strongly played notes, set this parameter to a positive (+) value. If you [...]

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    116 Creating a Patch Patch Output Patch Out Assign Specifies how the direct sound of each patch will be output. Value: MFX: Output in stereo through multi-effects. You can also apply chorus or reverb to the sound that passes through multi-effects. L+R: Output in stereo without passing through multi- effects. L, R: Output in mono without passing thr[...]

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    117 Creating a Patch Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix An LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) causes change over a cycle in a sound. Each tone has two LFOs (LFO1/LFO2), and these can be used to cyclically change the pitch, cutoff frequency and volume to create modulation-type effects such as vibrato, wah and tremolo. [...]

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    118 Creating a Patch Delay Time (LFO1/LFO2 Delay Time) Delay Time (LFO Delay Time) specifies the time elapsed before the LFO effect is applied (the effect continues) after the key is pressed (or released). Value: 0–127 After referring to How to Apply the LFO (p. 119), change the setting until the desired effect is achieved. When using violin, win[...]

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    119 Creating a Patch Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Pan Depth (LFO1/LFO2 Pan Depth) ★ Specifies how deeply the LFO will affect the pan. Value: -63– +63 Positive (+) and negative (-) settings for the Depth parameter result in differing kinds of change in pitch and volume. For example, if you set the Depth p[...]

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    120 Creating a Patch ● Apply the LFO gradually after the key is released fig.06-045.e Fade Mode: OFF-IN Delay Time: The time from when the keyboard is released until the LFO begins to be applied. Fade Time: The time over which the LFO amplitude will reach the maximum after the Delay Time has elapsed. ● Apply the LFO from when the key is pressed[...]

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    121 Creating a Patch Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Tone Rx Pan Mode (Tone Receive Pan Mode) For each tone, specify how pan messages will be received. Value CONT: Whenever Pan messages are received, the stereo position of the tone will be changed. K-ON: The pan of the tone will be changed only when the next no[...]

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    122 Creating a Patch Patch Mtrx Control 1–4 Source (Patch Matrix Control 1–4) Control 1–4 Source (Matrix Control Source 1–4) Sets the MIDI message used to change the tone parameter with the Matrix Control. Value OFF: Matrix control will not be used. CC01–31, 33–95: Controller numbers 1–31, 33–95 PITCH BEND: Pitch Bend AFTERTOUCH: Af[...]

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    123 Creating a Patch Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix ● Opening and Closing the Filter CUTOFF: Changes the cutoff frequency. RESONANCE: Emphasizes the overtones in the region of the cutoff frequency, adding character to the sound. ● Changing the Volume, Pan, and Pitch LEVEL: Changes the volume level. PAN: Ch[...]

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    124 Creating a Patch ● Changing the Depth of Frequency Modulation for FXM FXM DEPTH ● Changing Specific Multi-Effects Parameters MFX CTRL1–4: Change the parameter that was specified by MFX Control 1–4 Assign parameter. If you have not made the necessary settings for using the multi-effect, the multi-effect will not be applied even if you at[...]

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    125 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Creating a Rhythm Set With the Fantom VS, you have total control over a wide variety of settings. Each item that can be set is known as a parameter . This chapter explains the procedures used in creating rhythm sets, and the functions of the rhythm set parameters. This sectio[...]

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    126 Creating a Rhythm Set Tone Pitch Bend Range (Rhythm Tone Pitch Bend Range) Specifies the amount of pitch change in semitones (4 octaves) that will occur when the Pitch Bend Lever is moved. The amount of change when the lever is tilted is set to the same value for both left and right sides. Value: 0–48 Tone Receive Expression (Rhythm Tone Rece[...]

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    127 Creating a Rhythm Set Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix With rhythm tones, sounds are created by combining up to four Waves (eight for stereo). Rhythm Wave Wave No. L (Mono) (Wave Number L (Mono)) Wave No. R (Wave Number R) This selects the Waves comprising the rhythm tone. Along with the Wave number, the Wav[...]

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    128 Creating a Rhythm Set Wave Level You can set the volume of the waveform. Value: 0–127 The volume level of each rhythm tone is set with the Tone Level parameter; the volume levels of the entire rhythm set is set with the Rhythm Level parameter (p. 125). Wave Pan This specifies the pan of the waveform. “L64” is far left, “0” is center, [...]

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    129 Creating a Rhythm Set Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Velo Range Upper (Velocity Range Upper) This sets the highest velocity at which the waveform will sound. Make these settings when you want different waveforms to sound in response to notes played at different strengths. Value: LOWER–127 If you attempt [...]

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    130 Creating a Rhythm Set Rhythm Pitch Env P-Env Depth (Envelope Depth) Adjusts the effect of the Pitch Envelope. Higher settings will cause the pitch envelope to produce greater change. Negative (-) settings will invert the shape of the envelope. Value: -12– +12 P-Env V-Sens (Pitch Envelope Velocity Sensitivity) Keyboard playing dynamics can be [...]

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    131 Creating a Rhythm Set Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Rhythm TVF Filter Type Selects the type of filter. A filter cuts or boosts a specific frequency region to change a sound’s brightness, thickness, or other qualities. Value OFF: No filter is used. LPF: Low Pass Filter. This reduces the volume of all fre[...]

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    132 Creating a Rhythm Set Cutoff V-Curve (Cutoff Frequency Velocity Curve) Selects one of the following seven curves that determine how keyboard playing dynamics (velocity) influence the cutoff frequency. Set this to “FIXED” if you don’t want the Cutoff frequency to be affected by the keyboard velocity. Value: FIXED, 1–7 fig.06-036 Cutoff V[...]

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    133 Creating a Rhythm Set Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix F-Env T4 V-Sens (TVF Envelope Time 4 Velocity Sensitivity) The parameter to use when you want key release speed to control the Time 4 value of the TVF envelope. If you want Time 4 to be speeded up for quickly released notes, set this parameter to a posit[...]

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    134 Creating a Rhythm Set Random Pan Depth Use this parameter when you want the stereo location to change randomly each time you press a key. Higher settings will produce a greater amount of change. Value: 0–63 This will affect only waves whose Wave Rnd Pan Sw parameter (p. 128) is ON. Alternate Pan Depth This setting causes panning to be alterna[...]

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    135 Creating a Rhythm Set Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Rhythm Output Rhythm Out Assign Specifies for each rhythm set how the direct sound will be output. Value: MFX: Output in stereo through multi-effects. You can also apply chorus or reverb to the sound that passes through multi-effects. L+R: Output in ster[...]

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    136 Creating a Performance With the Fantom VS, you have total control over a wide variety of settings. Each item that can be set is known as a parameter . This chapter explains the procedures used in creating Performances, and the functions of the Performance parameters. Patch Group Selects the group to which the desired patch or rhythm set belongs[...]

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    137 Creating a Performance Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Fine Tune Adjusts the pitch of the part’s sound up or down in 1-cent steps (+/-50 cents). Value: -50– +50 One cent is 1/100th of a semitone. Output Assign Specifies for each part how the direct sound will be output. Value MFX: Output in stereo throu[...]

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    138 Creating a Performance Reverb Send Level (Part Reverb Send Level) Sets the level of the signal sent to reverb for each part. Value: 0–127 Cutoff Offset Adjusts the cutoff frequency for the patch or rhythm set assigned to a part. Value: -64– +63 Patches also have a Cutoff Offset setting (p. 98). The final Cutoff frequency value is the sum of[...]

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    139 Creating a Performance Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Mono/Poly Set this parameter to “MONO” when the patch assigned to the part is to be played monophonically, or to “POLY” when the patch is to be played polyphonically. If you want to use the Mono/Poly setting of the patch assigned to the part (p.[...]

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    140 Creating a Performance Key Fade Lower (Part Keyboard Fade Width Lower) Determines what will happen to the Part’s level when a note that’s lower than its specified keyboard range is played. Higher settings produce a more gradual change in volume. If you don’t want the Tone to sound at all when a note below the keyboard range is played, set[...]

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    141 Creating a Performance Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Part Velocity Sensitivity Offset This changes the volume and cutoff frequency for each part according to the velocity with which the keys are pressed. If you want strongly played notes to raise the volume/cutoff frequency, set this parameter to positive[...]

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    142 Creating a Performance Rx Program Change (Receive Program Change Switch) For each MIDI channel, specify whether MIDI Program Change messages will be received (ON), or not (OFF). Rx Bank Select (Receive Bank Select Switch) For each MIDI channel, specify whether MIDI Bank Select messages will be received (ON), or not (OFF). Rx Pitch Bend (Receive[...]

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    143 Creating a Performance Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Rx Volume (Receive Volume Switch) For each MIDI channel, specify whether MIDI Volume messages will be received (ON), or not (OFF). Rx Pan (Receive Pan Switch) For each MIDI channel, specify whether MIDI Pan messages will be received (ON), or not (OFF). [...]

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    144 Adding Effects This section explains the procedures and settings for applying effects in each mode. For details of the Fantom VS’s onboard effects, refer to About the Onboard Effects (p. 95). The Fantom VS’s onboard effects can be turned on/off as a whole. Turn these settings OFF when you wish to listen to the unprocessed sound as you creat[...]

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    145 Adding Effects Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix In Performance you can use three multi-effects (MFX1, MFX2, MFX3), one chorus, and one reverb. For each of the three multi-effects, the chorus, and the reverb, you can specify whether it will operate according to the effect settings of the performance, or accor[...]

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    146 Adding Effects Part Output Here you can make output settings for the Performance. * These parameters are the same as the corresponding Performance settings. For details, refer to Output Level (Part Output Level) (p. 137). Part Output Level Set the level of the signal that is sent to the output destination specified by Part Output Assign ( ). Va[...]

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    147 Adding Effects Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix MFX1–3 Output (Multi-Effects 1–3 Output) MFX Output Level (Multi-Effects Output Level) Adjusts the volume of the sound that has passed through the multi-effects. Value: 0–127 MFX Chorus Send Level (Multi-Effects Chorus Send Level) Adjusts the amount of ch[...]

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    148 Adding Effects Reverb Output Reverb Output Level Adjusts the volume of the sound that has passed through reverb. Value: 0–127 If you want to use common controllers for the entire Fantom VS, select “SYS CTRL 1”–”SYS CTRL 4.” MIDI messages used as System Control 1–4 are set with the Sys Ctrl 1–4 Source parameters (p. 152). In patc[...]

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    149 Adding Effects Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix For each of the three multi-effects, the chorus, and the reverb, you can specify whether it will operate according to the effect settings of the performance, or according to the effect settings of the patch or rhythm set assigned to the part you specify. MFX-1?[...]

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    150 Adding Effects Chorus Source Selects the chorus parameter settings that will be used by the performance. If you wish to use the performance settings, select “PRF.” If you wish to use the settings of the patch/ rhythm set assigned to one of the parts, select the part number. Value: PRF, P1–P16 Reverb Source Selects the reverb parameter set[...]

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    151 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix System Settings Settings that affect the entire operating environment of the Fantom VS, such as tuning and MIDI message reception, are referred to as system functions. This section explains how to make settings for the System functions and describes the functions of the diffe[...]

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    152 System Settings System Control Parameter Value Description Source 1–4 OFF, CC01–31, 33–95, PITCH BEND AFTERTOUCH System Control Assign selects the MIDI message used as the System Control. OFF: The system control knob will not be used. CC01–31, 33–95: Controller numbers 1–31, 33–95 PITCH BEND: Pitch Bend AFTERTOUCH: Aftertouch Syst[...]

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    153 Appendix VS-700_r_e.book 153 ページ 2008年11月20日 木曜日 午後2時28分[...]

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    154 VS-700R Block Diagram fig.VS-700R-block.eps VS-700_r_e.book 154 ページ 2008年11月20日 木曜日 午後2時28分[...]

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    155 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Installing the ARX Expansion Board Up to one optional Expansion Board (ARX series; sold separately) can be installed in the VS-700R. For details on ARX expansion boards, refer to the owner’s manual of your ARX expansion board. For details on the ARX expansion editor (plug-i[...]

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    156 Installing the ARX Expansion Board Install the Expansion Board after removing the panel cover. 1. Before installing the Expansion Board, turn off the power of the VS-700R and all connected devices, and disconnect all cables, including the Power cable, from the VS-700R. 2. From the VS-700R, remove only the screws shown in the following diagram, [...]

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    157 Installing the ARX Expansion Board Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix 4. Insert the board into the VS-700R’s non-latched board holders until you hear a click. fig.attach02.eps 5. Gently lower the board into place. fig.attach04.eps 6. From above, press down on the board at the three locations indicated in the[...]

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    158 Installing the ARX Expansion Board To remove an expansion board, reverse the process by which you inserted it. 1. Unlatch the latched board holders. fig.attach08.eps 2. Verify that the two latched board holders are unlocked, then gently pull up the board and disconnect the connector. fig.attach09.eps 3. Disengage the board from the non-latched [...]

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    159 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Installation de la carte d’expansion (French Language for Canadian Safety Standard) Un maximum de un carte d’expansion optionnelles (serie ARX; vendues separement) peuvent etre installees dans le VS-700R. • Veuillez suivre attentivement les instructions suivantes quand [...]

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    160 Installation de la carte d’expansion Retirer le panneau inferieur avant d’installer les cartes d’expansion. 1. Avant d’installer la carte d’expansion Wave, coupez l’alimentation du VS-700R et de tous les appareils branches, et debranchez tous les cables du VS-700R, y compris le cable d’alimentation. 2. Sur les modeles VS-700R, ret[...]

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    161 Installation de la carte d’expansion Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix 4. Inserer la carte dans les supports non bloques jusqu’a ce qu’un clic se fasse entendre. fig.attach02f.eps 5. Abaisser la carte delicatement. fig.attach04.eps 6. Appuyer sur la carte aux trois points indiques sur l’illustration j[...]

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    162 Installation de la carte d’expansion Pour retirer une carte d’expansion, suivre le processus inverse du processus d’insertion. 1. Suivre les instructions donnees dans le guide d’utilisation de le VS-700R pour degager la fente ou la carte d’expansion a ete installee. fig.attach08.eps 2. Debloquer les supports de carte. fig.attach09.eps[...]

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    163 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Attaching the Rackmount Brackets If you want to install the VS-700R I/O in a 19” rack, attach the included rackmount brackets. 1. Disconnect all connection cables from the VS-700R, including the power cord. 2. As shown in the illustration below, remove three screws each fro[...]

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    164 Using only the VS-700C Console (Standalone Mode) You can connect the VS-700C console via its USB connector directly to your computer and use it as a control surface. About the Driver If you are connecting the VS-700C console via its USB connector directly to your computer, you’ll need to install the dedicated VS-700C driver. The VS-700C drive[...]

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    165 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Using only the VS-700R I/O The VS-700R I/O unit can be used as an audio interface and synthesizer sound module even when the VS-700C console is not connected. VS-700_r_e.book 165 ページ 2008年11月20日 木曜日 午後2時28分[...]

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    166 Connecting Two VS-700R I/O Units The Advantages of Connecting VS-700R I/O Units By connecting two VS-700R I/O units, you'll be able to take advantage of the audio input/output of the two units, have access to two synthesizers (Fantom VS), and be able to use two ARX expansion boards. You will need a faster system if you connect two VS-700R [...]

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    167 Connecting Two VS-700R I/O Units Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix 3. Connect the WORDCLOCK. Use a BNC cable to connect the WORDCLOCK OUT connector of the first unit to the WORDCLOCK IN connector of the second unit. Set the audio clock source of the second unit to “Wordclock” (p. 82). Now the audio clock [...]

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    168 Connecting an EDIROL DV-7DL (Video Control) The VS-700C’s following controllers can be linked with an EDIROL video editing system such as the EDIROL DV-7DL. • Audio channels 5–8 and the master fader • Transport • Jog/shuttle wheel • T-bar • Record/Edit tool section fig.38.eps Use a USB cable to connect the EDIROL DV-7DL’s rear p[...]

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    169 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix About V-LINK What is V-LINK? V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy performing a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the expressive elemen[...]

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    170 About V-LINK Settings for SONAR Insert a MIDI track somewhere other than in the project, and make the following driver settings for the input and output. Next, turn on the [Input Echo] button of the MIDI track. Once set up this way, you’ll be able to record and play back V-LINK data in SONAR. Turning the V-LINK ON/OFF 1. In the left of the pa[...]

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    171 Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Troubleshooting This chapter lists problems that you might experience while using the VS-700, and how to solve them. For more about the following problems, which might occur during installation or setup, refer to the “Troubleshooting” chapter in “Getting Started” (sep[...]

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    172 Specifications VS-700C, VS-700R: USB Audio Interface and Controller Number of Audio Record/ Playback Channels Sampling Frequency = 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Record: 19 channels Playback: 24 channels Sampling Frequency = 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz Record: 15 channels Playback: 20 channels Sampling Frequency = 192 kHz Record: 5 channels Playback: 10 channels Signal[...]

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    173 Specifications Overview Connections VS-700C C onsole VS-700R I/O F antom VS Appendix Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise INPUT1 1–8 ➔ MAIN OUT: 0.01 % typ. (PAD: ON, GAIN: min., -1dB) AUX IN ➔ MAIN OUT: 0.01 % typ. (NORMAL, SENS: min., -1dB) 0.3 % typ. (Hi-Z, SENS: min., -1dB) * Internal Direct Monitor Mixer setting Stereo Link on, Input ch[...]

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    174 Specifications 962a * 0dBu=0.775Vrms * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Dimensions VS-700C Console: 730 (W) x 430.9 (D) x 126.5 (H) mm 28–3/4 (W) x 17 (D) x 5 (H) inches VS-700R I/O: 433.9 (W) x 348.4 (D) x 87.3 (H) mm 17–1/8 (W) x 13–3/4 [...]

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    175 Index For the index of Fantom VS, refer to “Index (Fantom VS)” (p. 179). Symbols - .............................................................................................................. 69 + ............................................................................................................ 69 +48 ...........................[...]

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    176 Index flag ........................................................................................................ 71 FLIP ....................................................................................................... 43 FLIP Mode .......................................................................................... 32 FLIP mode .[...]

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    177 Index Punch-Record ................................................................................... 72 R Rackmount Brackets ................................................................... 163 Ratio ..................................................................................................... 85 Record .............................[...]

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    178 Index WORDCLOCK OUT Connector .................................................... 22 WRITE/OFF ......................................................................................... 41 X X-RAY ................................................................................................... 69 Z Zoom Mode ..................................[...]

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    179 Index (Fantom VS) A A-Env Level 1–3 Patch ......................................................................................... 115 Rhythm Set ............................................................................. 134 A-Env T1 V-Sens Patch ......................................................................................... 115[...]

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    180 Index (Fantom VS) Patch ......................................................................................... 112 Rhythm Set ............................................................................. 133 F-Env T1 V-Sens Patch ......................................................................................... 111 Rhythm Set ........[...]

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    181 Index (Fantom VS) O Octave Shift ............................................................................. 97, 136 On/Off Effects ....................................................................................... 144 One Shot Mode ............................................................................. 126 Output Assign Performanc[...]

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    182 Index (Fantom VS) Receive Program Change .......................................................... 142 Receive Switch .............................................................................. 141 Receive Volume ............................................................................ 143 Relative Level .................................[...]

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    183 Index (Fantom VS) Tone Reverb Send Patch ......................................................................................... 116 Rhythm Set ............................................................................. 135 Tone Rx Bender ............................................................................. 120 Tone Rx Expression ..[...]

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    184 MEMO VS-700_r_e.book 184 ページ 2008年11月20日 木曜日 午後2時28分[...]

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    185 MEMO VS-700_r_e.book 185 ページ 2008年11月20日 木曜日 午後2時28分[...]

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    186 GR SK CZ SI LV LT EE PL HU FI SE NO DK NL PT ES IT DE FR UK For EU Countries VS-700_r_e.book 186 ページ 2008年11月20日 木曜日 午後2時28分[...]

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    This product complies with the requirements of EMCD 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NO[...]

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