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Digital Multitracker
Owner’s Manual
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Owner’s Manual

Digital MultitrackerOwner’s Manual8588 042 000(396676)LOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE

Page 2 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

10Basic Features of VF80EXRemain indicatorRecording methodProgramProgram number/title ("01" is the program number while"#0001" is

Page 3 - Precautions

100Advanced Operations (VF80EX)Setting the chain play modeWhen you have made the chain play list, set the chainplay mode. The following procedure show

Page 4 - Contents (VF80EX)

101Advanced Operations (VF80EX)Use the [JOG] dial (or the [CURSOR] keys) to select thedesired step and press the [ENTER/YES] key.The program set to th

Page 5

102Advanced Operations (VF80EX)To delete the program from the chain play list, select“DEL”. To replace the program with another program,select a desir

Page 6 - Contents

103Advanced Operations (VF80EX)Inserting a program to the chain play listYou can insert a program to a desired step in thecurrent chain play list.Foll

Page 7 - Advanced Operations

104Advanced Operations (VF80EX)Audio CD playback mode<Notes>•You cannot play back an audio CD which is copy-protected.•Never try to play back a

Page 8 - SETUP Mode

105Advanced Operations (VF80EX)• Varipitch playbackYou can use the varipitch playback function whichallows to alter the playback speed within +/- 6.0

Page 9 - Basic Features of VF80EX

106Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)Trk 1&2Trk 3&4 Trk 21&22Trk 23&24 Program 1 (P01)Program 2 (P02)Program 99 (P99)Trk 1 & 2 &

Page 10 - Before Operating

107Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)REC END (07m 00s)of real trackREC END (10m 00s)of additional trackseven minutesAdditionalTracksReal TracksDATSave<

Page 11 - EventAdditional track

108Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)Digital equipmentFlashingOFFONMIDIOUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTPOWERPHANTOMS/P DIF / DATAVF80EXS/P DIF DATA OUTPUTSaving

Page 12 - Time Base

109Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)FlashingUse the [JOG] dial to select the program to be savedand press the [ENTER/YES] key.The display shows the &quo

Page 13 - Names and Functions

11Basic Features of VF80EXInput monitor and Repro monitorEventAdditional trackTrack 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5Track 6Track 7Track 8Track 9Track 10T

Page 14 - Names and functions (VF80EX)

110Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)FlashingOFFONMIDIOUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTPOWERPHANTOMS/P DIF / DATADigital EquipmentVF80EXS/P DIF DATA INPUTLoading

Page 15 - Top panel (Mixer section)

111Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)You can select a load destination program from existingprograms on the current drive as well as "New PGM".

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112Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)With a CD-R/RW drive, you can use not only CD-RW discs but also CD-R discs. Note that CD-Rdiscs has some restrictio

Page 17

113Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)Save/load of Song Data Using a CD-R/RW driveThe save/load operation using a CD-RW/CD-R disc is performed in the foll

Page 18

114Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)After turning on the VF80EX, insert a disc to the CD-R/RW drive.Press the [SETUP] key of the VF80EX to enter thesetu

Page 19 - Side panel

115Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)<About save error>If an error occurs for some reason during the saveoperation, the error message as below appe

Page 20 - Reformatting the hard disk

116Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)Immediately after completing erasing the disc, thedisplay shows the same screen (for selecting a pro-gram to be save

Page 21 - Replacing a hard disk

117Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)Press the [SETUP] key to enter the setup mode.The display shows the screen for selecting the setupmenu.Use the [JOG]

Page 22

118Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)When completing the load operation, “Load Com-pleted!” appears on the display (as shown below) andthe VF80EX stops a

Page 23 - Formatting the Hard disk

119Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)Saving a WAV fileSong data can be saved to or load from a CD-R/CD-RW disc by the FDMS-3 (Fostex Disk Management Syst

Page 24 - Basic Recording and Playback

12Basic Features of VF80EXTime Base...ABSMTC00M 00S 00M 03S 00M 06S00H 59M 57S 01H 00M 00S 01H 00M 03SBAR/ /CLK001BAR 1- 002BAR 1 002BA

Page 25

120Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)Flashing7After selecting the track(s), press the [ENTER/YES]key.The display shows the screen for selecting a WAV fil

Page 26 - “Disk remain” indication

121Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)•Showing the title and "-****MB":Even if the specified file is deleted, the space forcreating a new WAV fi

Page 27 - Preliminary knowledge

122Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)###### 01. WAV###### 02. WAV###### 24. WAV<About WAV files saved>• WAV file structureA WAV file on the backup

Page 28 - Preparation for recording

123Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)6Loading a WAV filePress the [SETUP] key to enter the setup mode.The display shows the screen for selecting the Setu

Page 29 - Undo/Redo

124Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)****** 01. WAV****** 12. WAVBackup Disk 1****** 13. WAV****** 24. WAVBackup Disk 2<< Special loading method wh

Page 30 - Stereo source

125Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)Making an audio CDThe following procedure describes how to record mastered songs (using the internal mastering funct

Page 31

126Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)About “Copy protection” settingYou can restrict the disc copy (duplication) capa-bility of an audio CD you are going

Page 32 - Mark function

127Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)When the recording ends, “Save Completed!” appearson the screen, while the disc is automatically ejectedfrom the CD-

Page 33 - Punch in/out

128Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)<Details of Mark Enable setting>The Mark Enable setting selects enabling or disabling marks registered between

Page 34 - Auto punch in/out function

129Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)Loading from an audio CDYou can load a desired song to the VF80EX from an audio CD you created by recording on a CD-

Page 35

13Names and functions (VF80EX)Rear panelTop panelOFFONMIDIOUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTPOWERPHANTOMS/P DIF / DATALOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSO

Page 36 - Adjusting EQ

130Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)Warning!You are responsible for use of this digital de-vice. Be sure to abide by the copyright condi-tions of the s

Page 37 - Effect type setting

131Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)Press the [ENTER/YES] key.The selected track (“01”, in this example) is set, whilethe screen changes as below.910Use

Page 38 - Digital mixdown

132Save/Load of Song data (VF80EX)<Hint>To play back a desired loaded track on the current drive, carry out the following operation dependingon

Page 39 - Mixer Functions

133SETUP mode (VF80EX)SETUP modeThe SETUP mode of the VF80EX offers various menu items including the following types.• "Setting" menu• "

Page 40 - Mix parameter section

134SETUP mode (VF80EX)Setting a time signature [“Signature Set”]Select a program to which you want to set the timesignature.On the Select Menu screen

Page 41 - Editing EQ

135SETUP mode (VF80EX)<Note>You cannot delete the “001BAR“ of “001BAR 4/4 .”• Editing a time signature eventOn the "Signature Set" s

Page 42 - Mixer Functions (VF80EX)

136SETUP mode (VF80EX)Tempo MapTime signature settingTempo setting001 BAR 4/4 005 BAR 3/4 001 BAR 1 = 120003 BAR 1 = 90005 BAR 3 = 60007

Page 43

137SETUP mode (VF80EX)• Deleting a tempo eventSetting the Metronome function [“Click ”]<Note>Metronome sound will be output from track 6.For th

Page 44 - Setting Effects

138SETUP mode (VF80EX)Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired option andpress the [ENTER/YES] key.Setting MIDI sync signal output signal [“Midi Sync

Page 45

139SETUP mode (VF80EX)Setting an MTC Offset mode [“Offset Mode”]On the Select Menu screen of the SETUP mode, se-lect "Offset Mode" and press

Page 46 - Setting effect send levels

14Names and functions (VF80EX)LOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERING TR

Page 47 - Selecting an effect type

140SETUP mode (VF80EX)Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired offset modeand press the [ENTER/YES] key.The selected offset mode will be set.Setting t

Page 48

141SETUP mode (VF80EX)Setting the Recording protect function [“Rec Protect”]Using the "Rec Protect" menu item, you can select the recording

Page 49 - About the effect types

142SETUP mode (VF80EX)Setting Digital input [“Digital In”]Using the [Digital In] menu item, you can select whether or not assigning the S/PDIF digital

Page 50 - Effect parameter details

143SETUP mode (VF80EX)Use the [JOG] dial to select a desired MIDI device IDnumber, and press the [ENTER/YES] key.The selected ID number is set.Press t

Page 51

144SETUP mode (VF80EX)Use the [JOG] dial to select "On" or "Off", and pressthe [ENTER/YES] key.The selected option is set.Fader Fi

Page 52 - Scene memory

145SETUP mode (VF80EX)Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired option, andpress the [ENTER/YES] key.The selected option is set.Fader Recall mode Setti

Page 53 - Fader adjust

146Specifications (VF80EX)BasicChannelFunction...DefaultChangedTransmittedRecognizedRemarksModeDefaultMessageAlteredNoteNumber:True V

Page 54 - Scene sequence

147Specifications (VF80EX)Command list Movement (Recorder)01: STOP STOP02: PLAY PLAY03: DEFERRED PLAY DEFERRED PLAY04: FAST FORWARD F FWD05: REWIND RE

Page 55 - Executing the scene sequence

148Specifications (VF80EX)MaintenanceSpecificationsRecording/ReproducingRecording Medium : 3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)Recording Format : FDMS-3 (

Page 56 - Recorder Functions

149Specifications (VF80EX)GeneralDimensions : 307 (W) x 108 (H) x 217 (D) mmWeight : Approx. 3.3kgPower Supply : 120VAC 60Hz, 230V~ 50/60Hz (AC inlet

Page 57 - Digital scrubbing

15Names and functions (VF80EX)LOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERING TR

Page 58 - Vari Pitch

150Specifications (VF80EX)LOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERING TRAINI

Page 59 - Loop Function

FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE* Including non-EU countries (as of October, 2003).<ITALY>NAME: Proel S.p.A.ADD: Zona Via Alla Ruenia, 37/43 6

Page 60 - Recorder Functions (VF80EX)

FOSTEX CO.3-2-35, Musashino, Akishima-shi, Tokyo, Japan 196-0021FOSTEX AMERICA15431, Blackburn Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650, U. S. A.© PRINTED IN CHINA FEB

Page 61 - Creating a new program

16Names and functions (VF80EX)LOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERING TR

Page 62 - Editing a program title

17Names and functions (VF80EX)<Caution>Do not turn off the VF80EX power while this indicatorlights. Data recorded in the disk may be erased.25.

Page 63 - Track editing

18Names and functions (VF80EX)In the example below, pressing the [SETUP / F1]key, [TIME BASE SEL / F2] key or [UNDO/REDO / F3]key executes "RECAL

Page 64

19Names and functions (VF80EX)OFFONMIDIOUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTPOWERPHANTOMS/P DIF / DATA49505152 5354 5556Rear panelSide panel56. CD-R/RW drive• Afte

Page 65 - Undo/redo of Copy & Paste

2Safety Instructions/PrecautionsCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER S

Page 66 - Erasing track data

20About the hard disk storage device (VF80EX)“Standard”“Erase”“Quick”orFlashingAbout the hard disk storage deviceThe VF80EX is complete with a 3.5-inc

Page 67 - Undo/redo of Erase

21About the hard disk storage device (VF80EX)Select the format type with the [CURSOR / ] key. Thenpress the [ENTER/YES] key.The format type select

Page 68 - Track Exchange

22About the hard disk storage device (VF80EX)12341243Unscrew the four screws from the bottom of the mainunit that are fixing the panel.Turn over the p

Page 69 - Editing Marks

23About the hard disk storage device (VF80EX)<Normal Screen>Formatting the Hard diskCarefully follow the instructions below to newlyformat the h

Page 70 - Adding a mark

24Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)Basic Recording and PlaybackThis chapter describes the basics of recording and playback audio using the VF80EX.Befo

Page 71 - Locating a mark

25Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)PHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERING TRAININGEFFECTEQPANSCENE SEQ.SCENETRACKT

Page 72

26Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)Normal screenNormal screen with BAR/BEAT/CLK time baseNormal screen with MTC time baseScreen example while starting

Page 73 - <Notes>

27Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)BALANCEUNBALANCETRIMPEAKCH ON/OFFBALANCEUNBALANCETRIMPEAKCH ON/OFFTRACK 1TRACK 2TRACK 3TRACK 4TRACK 5TRACK 6TRACK 7

Page 74 - Training mode

28Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)12345LOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMA

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29Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)67891011LOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASEUNDO / REDOSETUPPUNCH I/OAUTOLOOP PITCH SCRUBVARIF FWDREWINDPLAYSTOPRE

Page 76 - Mastering mode

3Safety Instructions/PrecautionsPrecautions• Be sure to connect the VF80EX to the power supplyspecified in the Specifications section of this owner’sm

Page 77 - L1: Wet Mix

30Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)LOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERI

Page 78

31Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)678910<Note>: Set the gain not to light the [PEAK] indica-tor. When the [PEAK] indicator lights, the input le

Page 79 - Internal Mastering Mode

32Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)Mark functionThe VF80EX has the Mark function which allows you to set marks at the desired positions in a song.You

Page 80 - Rehearsing internal mastering

33Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)PHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERING TRAININGEFFECTEQPANSCENE SEQ.SCENETRACKT

Page 81 - Performing internal mastering

34Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)31During playback, this counter shows the currentrecorder position in real time.2The time (or bar/beat) stored is s

Page 82

35Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)123Showing a mark.1234Blinking56• Taking a mark point in the punch in or punch out pointYou can take a mark point i

Page 83 - End point

36Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)112MASTERING TRAININGEFFECTEQPA NSCENE SEQ.SCENETRACKMIX PARAMETERPGMFADERMAPON/OFF2TRK MODEBOUNCEEDITREC EFF[PAN]

Page 84

37Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)342341MASTERING TRAININGEFFECTEQPANSCENE SEQ.SCENETRACKMIX PARAMETERPGMFADERMAPON/OFF2TRK MODEBOUNCEEDITREC EFF[EFF

Page 85 - Rehearsal

38Basic Recording/Playback (VF80EX)PHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERING TRAININGEFFECTEQPANSCENE SEQ.SCENETRACKT

Page 86 - Recording the guitar

39Mixer Functions (VF80EX)Normal screenLOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMA

Page 87 - Rerecording with effect

4Contents (VF80EX)“See this page” information by subjectThe following shows reference pages where you can find information you need.See also “The tabl

Page 88

40Mixer Functions (VF80EX)FlashingEFFECTEQPANSCENE SEQ.SCENEMIX PARAMETERFADERMAPON/OFF12435Mix parameter sectionThe Mix parameter section provides fi

Page 89

41Mixer Functions (VF80EX)Flashing123456Editing EQThe VF80EX is equipped with 2-band (HI and LO) EQ for Tracks 1 through 6.36 preset entries are avail

Page 90

42Mixer Functions (VF80EX)GainFreq.QLO HI+6.0-12.0400Hz600HzL-S 5.0L01: LightKickCreates a light and jaunty kicksoundGainFreq.QLO HI+7.0+10.0400Hz4kHz

Page 91 - <Important note>

43Mixer Functions (VF80EX)GainFreq.QLO HI-5.0+4.0170Hz5.8kHz0.7H-SL31: Female_VoEffective for a whole chorus part byemphasizing the high frequencyrang

Page 92 - MIDI clock sync system

44Mixer Functions (VF80EX)Setting EffectsThe VF80EX provides 38 digital effect types used for the loop effect and 6 types used for the inserteffect. A

Page 93 - Executing of recording

45Mixer Functions (VF80EX)How to make the loop effect settingThere are two methods for using the internal effect processor of the VF80EX; "loop e

Page 94 - • Offset mode: For BAR

46Mixer Functions (VF80EX)234561FlashingSetting effect send levelsYou can set send levels from Tracks 1 through 6 to theinternal A.S.P. effect process

Page 95 - Sound Source

47Mixer Functions (VF80EX)12Selecting an effect typePress the [EFFECT] key to bring up the effect type/parameter setting screen.The first time you bri

Page 96 - <One Point Advice>

48Mixer Functions (VF80EX)Turning the effect processor on or offYou can select the on or off of the effect processor.• To turn on the effect processor

Page 97 - Chain play function

49Mixer Functions (VF80EX)Name Parameter type ExplanationL01 Norm HALL REVERB Standard hall reverb; detailed and transparent, with a moderate amount o

Page 98 - Making the chain play list

Contents (VF80EX)5I want to put a desired name to a program.Please read page 62.I want to record a material while monitoringthe input signal.Please re

Page 99

50Mixer Functions (VF80EX)Effect parameter detailsThe parameters that can be adjusted will depend on the parameter type.The following describes parame

Page 100 - Setting the chain play mode

51Mixer Functions (VF80EX)Chorus effect parameters (parameter type: CHORUS)For effect type 35 of the preceding "Effect type" table, the foll

Page 101 - Editing the chain play list

52Mixer Functions (VF80EX)12341FlashingScene memoryThe VF80EX provides 100 Scene memories (S00 to S99) for each program. You can store a set of desire

Page 102

53Mixer Functions (VF80EX)1234123235Use the [JOG] dial to select the desired scene numberto be recalled.Press the [SETUP/F1] key while holding down th

Page 103

54Mixer Functions (VF80EX)1234Scene titleScene numberMark title5Scene sequenceUsing the scene sequence function, you can recall desired scene memories

Page 104 - Audio CD playback mode

55Mixer Functions (VF80EX)4123HighlightedDeleting a mark from the mark mapYou can delete an unnecessary mark from the markmap.<Note>You cannot d

Page 105 - • Audio CD eject

56Recorder Functions (VF80EX)The VF80EX is "cueing" in the forward direction.The VF80EX is "cueing" in the backward direction.2131

Page 106 - Save/Load of song data

57Recorder Functions (VF80EX)current scrubbing position4321Digital scrubbingDigital scrubbing can be done between 0x and 1xspeed without changing the

Page 107 - REC END (10m 00s)

58Recorder Functions (VF80EX)LOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERING TRA

Page 108 - Saving data

59Recorder Functions (VF80EX)<Loop Function>Current time (or musical position)The Start point is set to the captured time (or musicalposition),

Page 109 - <Note>

6Contents (VF80EX)• Safety Instructions ...2• Precautions ...

Page 110 - Loading data

60Recorder Functions (VF80EX)The "seconds" value flashes.A mark is shown.Flashing123453234512To edit the Start point, press the [ENTER/YES]

Page 111

61Recorder Functions (VF80EX)3412ProgramThe VF80EX can have up to 99 programs (P01 through P99) and usually each program manages one song.You can make

Page 112 - Save/Load using CD-RW/CD-R

62Recorder Functions (VF80EX)P01P02P03 P04P05P01P02P03 P04P03 is deleted.1341212Selecting a programWhen more than one program exists on the disk, youh

Page 113 - Current drive of the VF80EX

63Recorder Functions (VF80EX)4325Use the [JOG] dial to highlight (select) the desired pro-gram and then press the [TIME BASE SEL/F2] key whileholding

Page 114

64Recorder Functions (VF80EX)or "MovePaste"612345Performing Copy (or Move) & PasteSet the Start and End points for the copy (or move)ope

Page 115 - <About save error>

65Recorder Functions (VF80EX)786• To set editing points by marks:Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key.Each data field for the Start, End and To points change

Page 116 - • To eject the disc

66Recorder Functions (VF80EX)45312Erasing track dataYou can erase a desired part of track data. You canselect a track or tracks (of which you are goin

Page 117

67Recorder Functions (VF80EX)6• To set editing points by marks:Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key.Each data field for the Start and End points changes tosh

Page 118 - <About load error>

68Recorder Functions (VF80EX)<Example 1> Exchanging Track 8 and Track 24<Example 2> Exchanging Tracks 1&2 and Tracks 7&8<Exampl

Page 119 - Saving a WAV file

69Recorder Functions (VF80EX)12345123BlinkingEditing MarksThis section describes how to edit marks, assuming that more than one mark is already stored

Page 120

Contents (VF80EX)7Scene sequence ...54Assigning scene memories to the mark map ... 54Deleting a

Page 121

70Recorder Functions (VF80EX)123456Highlight (and flashes) this point.12345Enter a mark titleYou can enter or edit a title for each mark.While the rec

Page 122 - ###### 24. WAV

71Recorder Functions (VF80EX)123412FlashingDeleting a markYou can delete an unnecessary mark.While the recorder is stopped, press the [SCENE SEQ./MAP]

Page 123 - Loading a WAV file

72Advanced Operations (VF80EX)1234512311Advanced OperationsThis chapter describes advanced or useful functions of the VF80EX.Metronome functionThe VF8

Page 124 - < Note>

73Advanced Operations (VF80EX)112123412Track bounce (Ping-pong recording)When the number of empty tracks is short in the recording process, you can so

Page 125 - Making an audio CD

74Advanced Operations (VF80EX)2LOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERING T

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75Advanced Operations (VF80EX)111112123Slowing down the playback speedYou can change the playback speed only while therecorder is stopped.When "N

Page 127

76Advanced Operations (VF80EX)OFFONMIDIOUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTPOWERPHANTOMS/P DIF / DATASTEREO OUT L, RS/P DIF OUTPUTDigital master recorderAnalog ma

Page 128 - Track 4 (CD04)

77Advanced Operations (VF80EX)31211234GainFreq. (fixed)Q (fixed)EQ LoEQ Mid00400Hz1kHzL-S 1L0: FLATEQ Hi04kHzH-SComp THSHDComp RatioComp GainAmbience0

Page 129 - Loading from an audio CD

78Advanced Operations (VF80EX)GainFreq. (fixed)Q (fixed)EQ LoEQ Mid0+4.0400Hz1kHzL-S 1.0L2: Light MixEQ Hi08kHzH-SComp THSHDComp RatioComp GainAmbienc

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79Advanced Operations (VF80EX)The internal mastering mode is an expansion of the mastering mode described earlier.It allows you to record a mixed-down

Page 131 - • If you eject the disc:

8Contents (VF80EX)• External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave mode..95Connecting to external equipment ... 95Setup o

Page 132 - <Hint>

80Advanced Operations (VF80EX)Select the desired program for mastering.To select the desired program, while stopped, pressthe [TRACK EDIT/PGM] key whi

Page 133 - SETUP mode

81Advanced Operations (VF80EX)Performing internal mastering<Hint>On the mastering screen, you can tailor the soundby adjusting EQ settings (HI,

Page 134 - To enter the SETUP mode

82Advanced Operations (VF80EX)<Note: There is no need for selecting recording tracks.>In the internal mastering mode, unlike the normal recordin

Page 135

83Advanced Operations (VF80EX)You can check the "start point" and "end point"which are automatically registered after finishingmas

Page 136 - Setting a Tempo [“Tempo Set”]

84Advanced Operations (VF80EX)Unlike the loop effect described earlier in "Mixer Functions", the insert effect is applied when rere-cording

Page 137 - • Editing a tempo event

85Advanced Operations (VF80EX)The following explains how to record a guitar solo to track 1 and rerecord it while applying theguitar distortion. Befor

Page 138

86Advanced Operations (VF80EX)<How to edit parameters>The "L39: Gtr Dist" effect type has 11 parameters asshown below. (Note that the

Page 139

87Advanced Operations (VF80EX)The final step is to rerecord the recorded "dry" soundon track 1 while applying the effect (guitar distor-tion

Page 140

88Advanced Operations (VF80EX)• Parameters for distortion effects(Parameter type: DISTORTION)Effect types No.39 through 42 (shown in "Effect type

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89Advanced Operations (VF80EX)• Parameters for distortion effects(Parameter type: AMP SIMULATION)Effect type No.43 (shown in "Effect type list&qu

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9Basic Features of VF80EXBasic Features of VF80EXThe VF80EX Digital Multitracker incorporates a digital mixer with an 8-track (plus 16-additional tra

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90Advanced Operations (VF80EX)TCon 3kTrad Condenser 3k (Low cut: Off)Simulates the sound of a multipurposeprofessional condenser microphone witha larg

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91Advanced Operations (VF80EX)OFFONMIDIOUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTPOWERPHANTOMS/P DIF / DATA1211234Digital recordingYou can digitally record an external

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92Advanced Operations (VF80EX)OFFONMIDIOUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTPOWERPHANTOMS/P DIF / DATALOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKC

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93Advanced Operations (VF80EX)LOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERING TR

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94Advanced Operations (VF80EX)1112345612Connecting to external equipmentConnect the VF80EX MIDI IN/OUT to the computer (withMIDI interface) MIDI IN/OU

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95Advanced Operations (VF80EX)LOCATE ABS 0LOCATE REC ENDSELTIMEBASECURSORPHANTOMACCESSPEAKCH ON/OFFLRGUITARGUITARLINE MIC LINE MIC MIN MAXMASTERING TR

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96Advanced Operations (VF80EX)<Precautions at MTC related setups>The position (ABS 0 or 001BAR/1BEAT/00CLK) when thesetup MTC (MTC offset time)

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97Advanced Operations (VF80EX)Chain play functionThe chain play function allows you to play back programs in order according to the "chain play l

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98Advanced Operations (VF80EX)Making the chain play listBefore executing chain play, you must make thechain play list by selecting the desired (or all

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99Advanced Operations (VF80EX)Press the [EXIT/NO] key.The chain play list is made and the "Chain Play List"screen is dismissed. The display

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