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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual HARDWARE GUIDE...
- Page 2 * MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group. * All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Using The Unit Safely
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet. - Page 4 012d modified • Immediately turn the power off, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet when: • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit;...
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Page 5: Important Notes
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. 561 modified • Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5, BOSS FV- 500L, FV-500H; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. - Page 6 Important Notes Handling DVD-ROM 801 modified • Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty DVD-ROM disc may not be read properly. Keep your disc clean using a commercially available cleaner. Copyright • Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a...
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Page 7: About This Manual
About This Manual This manual (V-STUDIO 20 Owner’s Manual) provides basic information about how to set up the V-STUDIO and set up your system. It also provides troubleshooting information. ● This manual uses the following icons to call your attention to explanations of terms or to important points you should note. -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 3 Important Notes... 5 About This Manual... 7 Contents ... 8 Checking the Contents of the Package ... 10 Installation and Registration ... 11 Installing the VS-20 Driver ...11 Windows 7/Vista Users ...12 Windows XP Users...14 Connecting your audio equipment...16 Installing V-STUDIO 20 Software ...17 To Install Guitar Tracks 4 ...17... - Page 9 Recording audio ...28 1. Connect your instrument or microphone...28 2. Create a new file...28 3. Select the input source ...28 4. Adjust the level ...29 5. Try out an effect...29 6. Arm the desired track for recording...30 7. Set tempo..31 8.
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Page 10: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Checking the Contents of the Package As soon as you open the package, check that you have all of the included items. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. ❏ V-STUDIO 20 Hardware ■ Owner’s Manual This is the manual you’re reading. It explains how to get V-STUDIO 20 up and running. It also explains what you need to know when setting up this product, and what you should know when using it. -
Page 11: Installation And Registration
Installation and Registration Here’s how to install the VS-20 driver and Guitar Tracks 4 on your computer. DO NOT CONNECT THE VS-20 Hardware to your computer until the installer asks you too. Guitar Tracks 4 cannot be installed unless the VS-20 driver is installed first. Please note before installing When installing, you must log on as a user with administrative privileges In order to install Guitar Tracks 4, you must log on as a user who has administrative privileges. -
Page 12: Windows 7/Vista Users
Installation and Registration Windows 7/Vista Users Disconnect all USB cables (except those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse, if used), then start up Windows. Close all currently running software (applications). Also close all windows that are open. If you are using software such as antivirus programs, be sure to close these programs as well including any monitoring software such as anti-virus programs. - Page 13 If a dialog box regarding Windows Security appears, click [Install]. The message “Ready to install the driver.” appears. Leave the screen open; do not close it at this point. * If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message. Perform the following procedure before you connect the VS-20 Hardware to your computer.
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Page 14: Windows Xp Users
Installation and Registration Windows XP Users Disconnect all USB cables (except those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse, if used), then start up Windows. Close all currently running software (applications). Also close all windows that are open. If you are using software such as antivirus programs, be sure to close these programs as well. - Page 15 The message “Ready to install the driver.” appears. Leave the screen open; do not close it at this point. * If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message. Perform the following procedure before you connect the VS-20 Hardware to your computer. Minimize the V-STUDIO 20 hardware’s [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob.
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Page 16: Connecting Your Audio Equipment
Installation and Registration Connecting your audio equipment • Use a USB cable to connect your computer to the VS-20 Hardware. • Connect your audio output devices such as headphones or speakers to the VS-20 Hardware. * This package does not include sound reproduction equipment such as headphones or speakers. You must connect headphones or monitor speakers as shown in the illustration, monitor the playback audio from the V-STUDIO 20. -
Page 17: Installing V-Studio 20 Software
Installing V-STUDIO 20 Software V-STUDIO 20 is easy to install. All you need to do is choose the folder where the program and sample project files should be stored. Before you start, make sure you have your serial number handy. Your serial number is located on the back of the V-STUDIO 20 DVD-ROM case. -
Page 18: Panel Descriptions
Panel Descriptions Input/output component Side panel (Left) fig.front01.eps USB connector Use a USB cable to connect the V-STUDIO 20 hardware to a personal computer. OUTPUT L and R (RCA pin output jack) Analog audio signal output jacks. The effect sound and the signal from your computer are mixed and output here. -
Page 19: Top Panel
Top panel Track section This section controls the tracks. fig.front01.eps Stereo audio track fader Use this to adjust the level for each track in Guitar Tracks. Track group select buttons/indicators Here you can select one of the track groups “A/B/C/D.” Output section fig.front01.eps MIDI BACKING knob... -
Page 20: Input Section
Panel Descriptions Input section fig.front01.eps [TUNER] button If you press this while the editor is running, the Tuner in the VS-20 Editor will appear. Here you can tune your instrument. SENS knob/PEAK indicator This adjusts the sensitivity of the signal that's being input to the MIC 1, MIC 2, LINE, and GUITAR/BASS jacks. -
Page 21: Amp&Effect Section
AMP&EFFECT section fig.front01.eps [COSM] button/indicator This switches the effect between on and bypass. If this indicator is lit, you will hear the input sound with the effects. If the indicator is unlit, the effects will be bypassed and you will hear the input sound only. * The [COSM] button can be used when the included VS-20 Editor is running. -
Page 22: Connections
Connections Connecting musical instruments fig.Connect-mic-guitar.eps Guitar/Bass Connecting microphone fig.Connect-mic-guitar.eps Microphone with a phone plug Digital Audio Player, Use a commercially available cable Use a commercially available cable Use a commercially available cable that’s appropriate for the device that’s appropriate for the device that’s appropriate for the device to which you are connecting. -
Page 23: Connecting Footswitches (Optional)
* Do NOT connect anything to input terminals that you are not using. 925 modified * Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L, FV-500H; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. -
Page 24: From Initial Settings To Recording
From initial settings to recording Audio Driver Settings As described below, configure Guitar Tracks 4 so that you can use the V-STUDIO 20 hardware as an audio driver. • Immediately after installing V-STUDIO 20 • If you've newly installed the VS-20 driver, or updated the driver Setting up Audio Devices Choose “Options | Audio”... -
Page 25: Setting Up Midi Devices
Setting up MIDI Devices If the V-Studio components are not installed in the correct order you may see this dialogue. fig.front01.eps Here are the steps to set up the VS-20 as a MIDI device for use as a Control Surface. To setup the MIDI connections, choose “Options | MIDI Devices”. -
Page 26: Playing A Demo Song
From initial settings to recording Playing a Demo Song Playing an Audio Demo Song V-STUDIO 20 contains audio demo songs. Here’s how to enjoy these demo songs. Start up Guitar Tracks 4, choose “File | Open” command to open the “Open” dialog box. Select the project file “Guitar_Tracks_Demo.cwp”... - Page 27 If you don’t hear demo project Review the following steps to try to resolve it. I did not see any meters move in Guitar Tracks or hear any sound The most common cause of this is if the playback device is not set correctly. In most cases, you can correct this by following these steps: •...
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Page 28: Recording Audio
From initial settings to recording Recording audio 1. Connect your instrument or microphone In order to record audio, you’ll connect your instrument or microphone to the V-STUDIO 20. 2. Create a new file Launch Guitar Tracks 4. From the File In the Name field of the New Project File dialog box, enter the name of the song that you want to create. -
Page 29: Adjust The Level
4. Adjust the level In order to record with the best possible audio quality, adjust the input level so that V-STUDIO 20’s PEAK indicator slightly lights even during the loudest passages. With the DIRECT MONITOR knob turned down, turn the SENS knob until you see the red light come on. Then turn SENS knob down just until the peak light goes off. -
Page 30: Arm The Desired Track For Recording
From initial settings to recording 6. Arm the desired track for recording. We’ll arm track 1 for recording (i.e. put it in record-ready mode). Press the V-STUDIO 20 hardware’s TRACK SELECT [1] button. The V-STUDIO 20’s TRACK SELECT [1] button and Guitar Tracks 4’s track 1 button will both light, indicating that this track is armed for recording. -
Page 31: Set Tempo
From initial settings to recording 7. Set tempo. In Guitar Tracks 4’s toolbar, double-click the tempo display and enter the desired tempo. Enter a numerical value from your computer keyboard, and press the Enter key to confirm it. fig.metro02.eps This completes preparations for recording. -
Page 32: Record Your Performance
From initial settings to recording 8. Record your performance. Press the record button to start recording. Press the stop button to stop recording. Press the play button to hear the recorded result. If you’re not satisfied with your performance, you can easily re-record it. After you’ve stopped recording but before you’ve performed any other operation, choose “Undo”... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter lists problems that might occur when setting up this product, and explains how to solve these problems. If you experience a problem during installation, read this chapter first. If the system still does not operate as you expect even though you’ve checked the points listed in this chapter, refer to the following documents as well. -
Page 34: Problems When Installing Driver Or Changing Settings
Troubleshooting Problems When Installing Driver or Changing Settings Problem Points to check Is the DVD-ROM correctly inserted in the DVD-ROM drive? Could the DVD-ROM or the DVD- ROM drive’s lens be dirty? Are you attempting to install the Installer won’t start up driver from a network computer? V-STUDIO 20 is presented on DVD Media. - Page 35 Problem Points to check It may take between several tens of seconds and several minutes after you power-on the V-STUDIO 20 until it is recognized by your computer. Is the V-STUDIO 20 connected? Installation does not finish successfully when Could your computer be operating you connect the on its battery? V-STUDIO 20 hardware.
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Page 36: Problems When Installing Guitar Tracks 4 Or Changing Settings
Troubleshooting Problems When Installing Guitar Tracks 4 or Changing Settings Problem Points to check Could you have attempted to install Guitar Tracks 4 as a user without administrative privileges? Is the V-STUDIO 20 DVD-ROM correctly inserted in the DVD drive? Can’t install Could system monitoring software Guitar Tracks 4... -
Page 37: Problems At Startup With Guitar Tracks 4
Problems at Startup with Guitar Tracks 4 Problem Points to check Could numerous applications be running? Can’t start up Could memory-resident programs be running? Could you be using other music application software? “Audio Driver Error” is displayed Are the audio driver settings appropriate? When you start up Guitar Tracks 4, the parameters will be at their fixed... -
Page 38: Problems With Playback
Troubleshooting Problems with Playback Problem Points to check Is there sufficient free space on the hard disk? Can’t open song data A message indicates “Not a Cakewalk Format File.” Is your sound reproduction equipment (speakers, headphones) connected correctly? Is the power switch turned on? Are the volume knobs raised? Is the VS-20’s driver correctly No sound at all... - Page 39 Problem Points to check Could you have connected/ disconnected another USB device, such as a memory key? Are you using a hard disk that is connected via USB? Did the dropout occur immediately after the system started up, or after it woke from sleep? Windows Update/ Microsoft Update...
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Page 40: Problems With Recording
Troubleshooting Problems with Recording Problem Points to check Could a message be indicating Can’t record “Unable to open audio record device”? Could you have connected/ disconnected another USB device, such as a memory key? Dropouts occur in the Are you using a hard disk that is recording connected via USB? Did the dropout occur immediately... -
Page 41: Other Problems
Problem Points to check Is a guitar connected? Could a microphone or guitar be connected? Could the level meter peak indicator be lit? Noise or distortion Check connections with your other occurs equipment. Is your equipment grounded? Is there a Preset or Patch loaded in the VS-20 Editor that has heavy distortion or other setting? Other Problems... -
Page 42: Eliminating Clicks And Dropouts
Troubleshooting Eliminating Clicks and Dropouts If data cannot be recorded while recording audio, or if data cannot be fully processed during playback, Guitar Tracks 4 will automatically halt. This is called a dropout. Clicks or pops may also occur if problems occur in communication between Guitar Tracks 4 and the V-STUDIO 20 hardware. - Page 43 If problems occur more frequently with large (heavy) projects Increase the Mixing Latency Extremely short Mixing Latency settings may place an excessive load on your computer. “About Mixing Latency” (p. 46) Use freezing or bouncing to reduce the load on your computer If the size of the project exceeds the processing capability of your computer, you can reduce the processing load by freezing synthesizers or bouncing audio tracks.
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Page 44: Appendix
Appendix VS-20 Driver settings Changing or Viewing the Settings When changing driver settings, always make sure to first quit all applications using the V-STUDIO 20 hardware. If you are only verifying the settings you do not need to quit applications. Open the “Control Panel,”... -
Page 45: Uninstalling Vs-20 Driver
Uninstalling VS-20 Driver If you connect the VS-20 Hardware to your computer before installing the driver, an error message may appear when you begin the installation. In this case, please uninstall the VS-20 driver by following the procedure below. Then install the VS-20 driver as described in Installing the VS-20 Driver (p. 11). Windows 7 and Windows Vista Users Start up Windows with all USB cables disconnected (except those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse, if used). -
Page 46: About Mixing Latency
Appendix About Mixing Latency If the driver mode is set to ASIO, you won’t be able to adjust the Mixing Latency from Guitar Tracks 4. Adjust the “Audio Buffer Size” from the [ASIO Panel]. To access the ASIO panel, Choose Option|Audio... then click the button labelled ASIO Panel. The Mixing Latency setting is closely related to how Guitar Tracks 4 can take full advantage of your computer’s performance. -
Page 47: Signal Flow
Signal Flow Normal OUTPUT PHONES OUTPUT LEVEL Simultaneous Recording OUTPUT PHONES OUTPUT LEVEL Computer USB MIX LEVEL REC LEVEL (VS-20 Editor) (VS-20 Editor) AMP&EFFECTS SECTION DIRECT MONITOR DIRECT MONITOR (VS-20 Editor) Computer USB MIX LEVEL REC LEVEL (GUITAR/BASS) (VS-20 Editor) (VS-20 Editor) AMP&EFFECTS SECTION... -
Page 48: Dry Recording
Appendix Dry Recording OUTPUT PHONES OUTPUT LEVEL Reamping OUTPUT PHONES Computer USB MIX LEVEL REC LEVEL (VS-20 Editor) (VS-20 Editor) AMP&EFFECTS SECTION DIRECT MONITOR DIRECT MONITOR (VS-20 Editor) Computer (VS-20 Editor) AMP&EFFECTS SECTION OUTPUT DIRECT LEVEL MONITOR DIRECT MONITOR (VS-20 Editor) MIDI BACKING OUTPUT... -
Page 49: Specifications
Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U Options Dual Foot Switch: BOSS FS-6 Expression Pedal: Roland EV-5 BOSS FV-500L, FV-500H * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms 962a * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. - Page 50 Appendix For China For EU Countries...
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Page 51: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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