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Roland V-Studio VS-20 User's Manual

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2. Use a commercially available cable that s appropriate for the device to which you are connecting V connectors that are wired as shown in the illustration Be sure to check the wiring of your equipment before making connections The V STUDIO 205 balanced XLR type 53 de Y Microphone with a phone plug Microphone with an XLR plug GUITAR BASS If you re using a condenser microphone You must turn phantom power off unless you re using a condenser that has a balanced XLR plug and requires that requires a phantom power phantom power to be supplied set the supply Malfunctions n Secur if phantom power is supplied to VS 20 Editor s PHANTOM switch to ON dynamic microphone or audio For details on how to use the VS 20 editor playback device For details on the refer to VS 20 Editor s online help PDF specifications of your microphone refer to its owner s manual 22 Connecting footswitches optional USB Roland PCS 31L White TIP BOSS FS 5U RING 58055 Footswitch 1 Footswitch 2 L OUTPUT R PASTOR EXP Pi e e Connections EDAL PHONES Expression Pedal BOSS FS 6 Footswitch 2 Footswitch 1 Polarity Switch Set the switches as shown bellow B A lt lt lt POLARITY MODE MODE POL
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4. 2 lt lt SaNOHd GUITAR MIC2 55 5 Try out an effect V STUDIO 20 provides a wide variety of effects In this example we ll apply a effect to the input signal you perform 1 Press the COSM button on the VS 20 Hardware The VS 20 Hardware s COSM button indicator will light and VS 20 Editor will start up W inadino INPUT 7 SENS MS 1004 TRACK SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Waid L GUITAR MIC2 55 SaNOHd If the Editor is already open pressing the COSM button will bypass the effect To view the Editor simply click on the VS 20 Editor button in the Windows Taskbar 2 Use PATCH SELECT lt gt to select the desired effect patch For details on how to edit the effects refer to VS 20 Editor s online help PDF 29 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 1 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 m m m m m m m mW TRACK SELECT 3 4 5 6 7 8 GUITAR 55 E S3NOHd cakewaik Roland For Help press FL You can also arm the track by clicking the TRACK SELECT button on Track 1 in Guitar Tracks 30 From
5. 5 Owner s Manual ys HARDWARE GUIDE 2 INSTALLING 2 REGISTERING e f CONFIGURING ew ET EI CI CL EIER A RECORDING y TROUBLESHOOTING Before using this unit carefully read the sections entitled USING THE UNIT SAFELY p 3 and IMPORTANT NOTES p 5 These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit Additionally in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit Owner s Manual should be read in its entirety The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation Windows is known officially as Microsoft Windows operating system ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Cakewalk is a registered trademark of Cakewalk Inc Cakewalk logo is a trademark of Cakewalk Inc 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 Copyright
6. 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION Z WARNING CAUTION Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit 9 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 Never install the unit in any of the following locations Subject to temperature extremes e g direct lt lt sunlight in an enclosed vehicle near a heating duct on top of heat generating equipment or are amp Damp e g baths washrooms on wet floors or are Exposed to steam or smoke or are Subject to salt exposure or are Humid orare Exposed to rain or are Dusty or sandy or are Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness USING THE UNIT SAFE
7. Important 5 About IhisManud l 7 Contents 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 8 Checking the Contents of the Package 10 Installation and Registration 11 Installing the VS 20 DriVet aue tee ccrte ttes ettet tbe IRR Windows 7 Vista Users ege Windows CAL c Cii na Connecting your audio equipment Installing V STUDIO 20 Software s s s To Install Guitar Tracks 4 To Install VS 20 Editor REGister V STUDIO 20 Panel Descriptions LO Input output component Side panel Left Sid panel Right per TOP EIERE Track section Output section Input section Transport section AMP amp EFFECT section 5 22 Connecting musical lt 4 Connecting microphone Connecting footswitches optional From initial settings to 24 Audio Driver Settings sss Setting up Audio Devices Setting up MIDI 2 arto itk bn Playing a Demo SONG P
8. checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect Panel Descriptions Top panel Track section This section controls the tracks STEREO AUDIO TRACK 1 Stereo audio track fader Use this to adjust the level for each track in Guitar Tracks 2 Track group select buttons indicators you can select one of the track groups A B C D Output section MIDI DAW BACKING OUTPUT 1 MIDI BACKING knob This controls the MIDI Backing Track volume within the Guitar Tracks 4 software 2 DAW OUTPUT knob This controls the overall volume of the tracks in Guitar Tracks The MIDI BACKING knob and DAW OUTPUT knob are used when Guitar Tracks 4 software is running The indicator shows the currently selected track group There are four track groups A D and each group contains eight tracks By switching between track groups you can view eight tracks at a time TRACK TRACK SELECT button GROUP 4 4 18 7 5 6 B 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 D 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 3 TRACK SELECT buttons indicators These buttons select the track to be recorded The indicator of the selected track will light 3 DIRECT MONITOR knob This controls the level of the output from the effects processor that s built into the V STUDIO 20 This level d
9. Panel 2 In Pick a category click Performance and maintenance 3 Under Pick a Control Panel icon click the System icon Depending on your setup the System icon may be shown directly in the Control Panel the Classic view If so double click the System icon 2 Click the Hardware tab and then click Driver Signing 3 The Driver Signing Options dialog box appears In the Driver Signing Options dialog box choose Warn or Ignore and then click OK 4 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box 5 Install the driver as described in the Installation procedure After you ve completed the installation you can return the driver signing options setting to its original state Could other software or background programs such as anti virus software be running The installation may not be successful if other software is running Be sure to close all other software before you begin the installation 34 Troubleshooting Problem Points to check Action Installation does not finish successfully when you connect the V STUDIO 20 hardware 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 This is not a malfunction Please wait until the Found New Hardware Wizard appears Is the V STUDIO 20 connected Once again make sure that the V STUDIO 20 is correctly connected to your
10. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit For Canada NOTICE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing ipment Regulations AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada For C A US Proposition 65 WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm including lead For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name V STUDIO 20 Model Number VS 20 Type of Equipment USB Audio Controller Responsible Party Cakewalk Inc Address 268 Summer Street Boston MA 02210 Telephone 617 423 9004 51 cakewalk by Roland 5 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 5 8 0 1
11. cables grasp the connector itself never pull on the cable This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable s internal elements To avoid disturbing your neighbors try to keep the unit s volume at reasonable levels You may prefer to use headphones so you do not need to be concerned about those around you especially when it is late at night When you need to transport the unit package it in the box including padding that it came in if possible Otherwise you will need to use equivalent packaging materials 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 Some connection cables contain resistors Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low or impossible to hear For information on cable specifications contact the manufacturer of the cable Important Notes Handling DVD ROM 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 th
12. close all programs that are not needed for your work Change the VS 20 driver s buffer size In some cases reducing the VS 20 driver s buffer size may allow stable operation even with a shorter Mixing Latency 1 Before you change the driver settings you must close all programs that are using the V STUDIO 20 hardware This is not necessary if you re merely viewing the settings 2 Gotto your Windows task bar and select Start Control Panel VS 20 If you don t see the above icon click Switch to classic view The VS 20 Driver settings dialog box appears 3 Adjustthe Audio Buffer Size To change the setting make the desired setting and click OK If you merely want to view the setting without changing it be sure to click Cancel after you ve noted the setting Launch Audio Profiler in the Audio Options dialogue in Guitar Tracks if you ve changed the buffer size unless you re using ASIO mode 43 VS 20 Driver settings Changing or Viewing the Settings 1 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 2 Openthe Control Panel and double click VS 20 If the above icon cannot be found click the Switch to Classic View The VS 20 Driver Settings dialog box appears 3 To modify the settings make the changes and clic
13. dBu GUITAR BASS 1 M ohm Input Impedance MIC 2 4 k ohms LINE 10 k ohms Nominal Output Level OUTPUT 10 dBu Output Impedance OUTPUT 2 k ohms PHONES 44 ohms Recommended Load OUTPUT 20 k ohms or greater Impedance PHONES 32 100 ohms GUITAR BASS 1 4 inch phone type MIC 2 XLR type balanced phantom power 48 V LINE 1 4 inch phone type OUTPUT pin type Connectors PHONES Stereo 1 4 inch phone type REC PLAY FOOT SW TRS 1 4 inch phone type EXP PEDAL TRS 1 4 inch phone type USB B type OTHERS Current Draw 320 mA Phantom Power 48 V 10 mA 299 W x 144 D x 53 H mm SES 11 13 16 W x 5 11 16 D x 2 1 8 H inches Weight 760 g 116 11 oz VS 20 hardware Foot Switch BOSS FS 5U Options Dual Foot Switch BOSS FS 6 Expression Pedal Roland EV 5 BOSS FV 500L FV 500H 0OdBu 0775 Vrms In the interest of product improvement the specifications and or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice 49 50 AAP RECEN ER ZS e m rn PR RO TEE GE EAST UL UE gt AC RAGS 2007 E 3 H 1 HELI RATER SK nx m teh ESL E RO TH UP Am POR SERI II UE TE CE OU P PAE IAL Dy AS BCS A R BRIAG hn PARTE RA DREI APRA HERETO BEDS ANTA EFI I f I
14. initial settings to recording 7 Set tempo 1 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 IET Track 5 Em B S Track This completes preparations for recording 31 From initial settings to recording 8 Record your performance 32 Press the button to start recording TRACK GROUP TRACK SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pressthe 1 stop button to stop recording Pressthe 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 from the Edit Menu CTRL 2 The recorded waveform will disappear Since you can re record as easily as this you can feel free to try as many times as you like until you ve captured a performance you re happy with NOTE The sound of playback or recording may be interrupted if you connect or disconnect USB memory or another USB device or turn the power on off during these operations Using a USB connected hard disk may decrease the hard disk data transfer rate due to congestion on the USB data bus Do not use a USB connected hard disk to save the audio data that you are playing or recording NOTE Dropouts in playback or recording may occur immediately
15. jack You can use the foot switch sold separately to control playback or recording on the V STUDIO from your computer For more information about footswitch see Connecting footswitches optional p 23 4 EXP PEDAL jack Connect an expression pedal sold separately The expression pedal can be used to control the volume or as a wah effect pedal See Connecting footswitches optional p 23 5 Headphone output This output delivers the same signal as the MAIN output To adjust the headphone volume use the Output Level knob 18 Side panel Right INPUT L UNE R GUITAR BASS 1 GUITAR BASS Hi Z This is an input jack for connecting an electric guitar bass or Hi Z microphone 2 LINE L R These input jacks for connecting line level analog audio signals such as an Synth mp3 player or other line level devices 3 Security slot n Connect a commercially available anti theft security cable here http www kensington com 4 MIC 2 XLR balanced input This is an analog audio signal input jack that supports XLR balanced input The VS 20 Hardware can supply phantom power If you ve connected a condenser mic that requires phantom power start up the editor click System Settings and turn on phantom power This instrument is equipped with balanced XLR type jacks Wiring K diagrams for these jacks are shown below Make connections after first
16. phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones audio playback devices or other devices that don t require such power Be sure to check the specifications of any micro phone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it gt This instrument s phantom power 48 V DC 10 mA Important Notes Power Supply Before connecting this unit to other devices turn off the power to all units This will help prevent malfunctions and or damage to speakers or other devices Placement Using the unit near power amplifiers or other equipment containing large power transformers may induce hum To alleviate the problem change the orientation of this unit or move it farther away from the source of interference This device may interfere with radio and television reception Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices such as cell phones are operated in the vicinity of this unit Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call or while conversing Should you experience such problems you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit or switch them off expose the unit to direct sunlight place it near devices that radiate heat
17. register to register your product and download the software installers included on the V STUDIO 20 DVD ROM 4 Select Start Run and enter d Drivers win7 setup exe to start the driver installer where d is your disc drive Please be sure to select the correct driver for your operating system x64 and x32 drivers are included on the DVD ROM x64Drivers Win7 folder for Windows 7 64 bit DriversWin7 folder for Windows 7 32 bit x64DriversWista folder for Windows Vista 64 bit DriversWista folder for Windows Vista 32 bit If a message informs you that Driver installation must be performed by an administrator you must log on to Windows as a user whose Account Type is Administrator and then perform the installation 5 Aconfirmation screen regarding User Account Control appears click Continue 6 The message VS 20 Driver will be installed on your computer appears Click Next other message appears follow the directions of the message 7 Click Next to begin installation 12 Installation and Registration 8 dialog box regarding Windows Security Would you like to install this device software appears click Install Name Roland Sound video and game controllers Publisher Roland Corporation Always trust software from Roland Corporation Deet You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How decide whic
18. used by users who do not have administrative privileges Close system monitoring software before installing If system monitoring software such as anti virus programs are installed on your computer you must close them until you ve finished installing Guitar Tracks 4 You must also remember to close applications that are not shown in the Windows taskbar Installing the VS 20 Driver What is a Driver A driver is software that transfers data between the V STUDIO 20 hardware and application software on your computer when your computer and the V STUDIO 20 hardware are connected via a USB cable You will need to install the driver before connecting the V STUDIO 20 hardware with your computer Log on to Windows as Administrator or with an account that has administrator rights Windows 7 and Windows Vista Users p 12 Windows XP Users p 14 11 Installation and Registration Windows 7 Vista Users 1 Disconnect all USB cables except those for a USB keyboard and or USB mouse if used then start up Windows 2 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 3 Insert the included V STUDIO 20 DVD ROM into your computer s DVD ROM drive If you are using a Netbook or do not have a DVD ROM drive please visit http www cakewalk com
19. 78910 3 TheVS 20 Driver Settings dialogue box will be shown Audio Streaming Performance Real Time 4 Ifyou are trying to eliminate pops and clicks in what you hear try SE setting the Audio Buffer Size to 8 or higher moving the slider to ASIO Setting th ht ASIO Buffer Size 288 samples e right Use Smaller ASIO Buffer Size Use ASIO Direct Monitor 5 When you have finished setting the Audio Buffer Size to the desired rris A feri setting click OK to close the VS 20 Driver Settings Dialogue att Load 6 Inthe Audio Options dialogue click Apply and OK to close You will 5 20 Driver Ver 1 0 0 Copyright C 2009 Roland Corporation not need to restart Guitar Tracks in order for these changes to take effect Cancel Apply If the driver is not shown 1 Is the driver installed correctly 2 Didyou connect the VS 20 Hardware before launching Guitar Tracks 4 Refer to Installing the VS 20 Driver p 11 and verify that the VS 20 driver is installed correctly 3 Is the V STUDIO 20 hardware correctly connected to your computer 7 Click to close the dialog box If the screen indicates Audio Driver Error click Use Anyway Ifthe window does not close or the settings are not applied when you click OK refer to Problems When Installing Guitar Tracks 4 or Changing Settings p 36 24 From ini
20. ARITY 1 E L FS 5U FS 5L FS 5U FS 5L MOMENTARY ATEN w ien ATEH You can use footswitches to control the Guitar Tracks 4 Function Footswitch 1 Playback Footswitch 2 Recording Footswitch pedal and Expression pedal are not included When connection cables with resistors are used the volume level of equipment connected to the INPUT connectors may be low If this happens use connection cables that do not contain resistors Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers This can be remedied by 1 Changing the orientation of the microphone s 2 Relocating microphone s at a greater distance from speakers 3 Lowering volume levels Do NOT connect anything to input terminals that you are not using 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 23 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 1 Choose Options Audio to display the Audio Options dialog box in Guitar Tracks 4 2 Clickthe ASIO Panel Button Audo Buffer Size 123456
21. CT MONITOR INPUT VS 20 Editor Simultaneous Recording Computer 5 Na ee 222222255 crc Er i i i i i i i i i i i 1 MIDI DAW BACKING OUTPUT USB MIX LEVEL REC LEVEL GUITAR BASS REC LEVEL MIC 2 VS 20 Editor 5 20 Editor VS 20 Editor AMP amp EFFECTS INPUT SECTION SECTION OUTPUT MIC2 PHONES Le 7 7 71 GUITAR BASS INPUT SENS DIRECT MONITOR VS 20 Editor 47 Dry Recording Computer MIDI DAW BACKING OUTPUT USB MIX LEVEL REC LEVEL VS 20 Editor VS 20 Editor AMP amp EFFECTS INPUT SECTION SECTION OUTPUT GUITAR BASS PHONES EINE CTOS MIC1 INPUT Me SENS DIRECT MONITOR INPUT VS 20 Editor Reamping Computer REC LEVEL VS 20 Editor AMP amp EFFECTS SECTION OUTPUT PHONES COSNI OUTPUT LEVEL MONITOR DIRECT MONITOR VS 20 Editor 48 Appendix Digital Audio Workstation V STUDIO 20 Audio Interface Number of Input Channels 2 AD DA Conversion Sample Rate 44 1 kHz Signal Processing maximum 24 bit depending on software Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 3 dB Residual Noise Level 90 dBu or less INPUT GUITAR BASS 47 k ohm terminated INPUT SENS knob center DIRECT MONITOR knob center OUTPUT LEVEL knob center IHF A Typical Effect OFF GUITAR BASS 10 dBu Nominal Input Level MIC 2 40 dBu LINE 10
22. Here s how to enjoy these demo songs 1 Start up Guitar Tracks 4 choose File Open command to open the Open dialog box 2 Select the project file Guitar Tracks Demo cwp within the My Documents WXCakewalk Guitar Tracks 4NTutorialsXGuitar Tracks Demo folder 3 Click Open to open the project Wait until the project has finished loading 4 Press the V STUDIO 20 hardware s p gt 1 button TRACK SELECT 5 Adjustthe volume of the V STUDIO 20 hardware and your STEREO AUDIO TRACK sound reinforcement equipment monitor speakers etc This controls the volume that s output from OUTPUT and PHONES 6 When you ve finished listening to the demo song choose File 1 p 27 Close If you re asked whether TRACK SELECT you want to save the changes 3 5 6 7 8 e click No E E Pa Pa Pa Pa paren seuser 4 gt Use of the demo song supplied with this product for any purpose other than private personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law Additionally this data must not be copied nor used ina secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder 26 From initial settings to recording 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 devic
23. LY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS About Z WARNING and Z CAUTION Notices About the Symbols The Z symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle In the case of the symbol at left it is used for general cautions warnings or alerts to danger The Q symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the unit must never be disassembled The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable Never place it on stands that could wobble or on inclined surfaces This unit either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears
24. Memory resident programs such as anti virus software may prevent Guitar Tracks 4 from running correctly Try closing such software before starting Guitar Tracks 4 Audio Driver Error is displayed Could you be using other music application software If Media Player or any other application that has audio playback capability is running Guitar Tracks 4 won t be able to use the audio driver and an error appears when Guitar Tracks 4 is started Close the audio playback application and then start Guitar Tracks 4 again Are the audio driver settings appropriate If an audio driver not being used by Guitar Tracks 4 is installed try either disabling that driver or disconnecting the corresponding audio interface from your computer Try changing the Audio Driver Settings p 24 The VS 20 s knob positions do not match the parameter values in Guitar Tracks 4 When you start up Guitar Tracks 4 the parameters will be at their fixed values regardless of the physical positions of the SENS knob MIDI BACKING knob DAW OUTPUT knob DIRECT MONITOR knob and OUTPUT LEVEL knob so the parameters will not match the state of the VS 20 s panel In addition INPUT SELECT will automatically be set to GUITAR BASS Adjust the knobs once again 37 Troubleshooting Problems with Playback Problem Points to check Action Can t open song data Is there sufficient free space on the hard disk When openi
25. NS knob all the way to the left so that the input level is lowered Could the level meter peak indicator be lit Try lowering the input level Use the SENS knob to adjust the input level Or use REC LEVEL knob to adjust the recording level in the VS 20 Editor Check connections with your other equipment If the audio output of another USB device is connected to the V STUDIO 20 noise from your computer may be heard via the V STUDIO 20 Try connecting via a self powered USB hub a USB hub that has an internal power supply or AC adaptor or changing the audio output connections Is your equipment grounded You may be able to solve the problem by connecting the chassis of your computer or the ground pin of your computer s power supply to an electrical ground Also make sure that there is no nearby device that might be producing a strong electromagnetic field such as a television or microwave oven Is there a Preset or Patch loaded in the VS 20 Editor that has heavy distortion or other setting Press COSM button to bypass effect and then check clean signal Other Problems Problem Points to check Action No sound from your computer s speakers If the V STUDIO 20 is connected to your computer sound will no longer be heard from your computer s speakers This is not a malfunction Connect your headphones or audio playback system external monitors to the V STUDIO 20 41 Troubl
26. 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment
27. VD ROM drive or the network If a heavy processing load occurs while the V STUDIO 20 is being used it may not work correctly In this case stop playback and then start playback once again If you are still unable to play close all software that was using the V STUDIO 20 disconnect the USB cable from the V STUDIO 20 hardware and then reconnect it Guitar Sound is Not Loud Enough Are you using the correct connector Connect your guitar to the GUITAR BASS jack Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor Microphone is Not Loud Enough Are you using the correct connector Connect your microphone to the MIC 2 jack XLR type jack Is the input level set appropriately Adjust the input level p 29 Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor 40 Troubleshooting Problem Points to check Action Noise or distortion occurs Is a guitar connected If the noise diminishes when you lower the volume of your guitar it could be that your guitar s pickups are being affected by electrical interference from your computer or display Try moving your guitar as far away as possible from your computer Could a microphone or guitar be connected If a microphone or guitar is connected unplug the microphone or guitar and turn SE
28. after the system has started up or resumed from the sleep state Please wait for a time before you perform playback or recording You ve successfully used the included software to make a recording About the online help video If you need help at anytime during the process you can select a topic from the integrated help menu in the console view and a video will show you how to use the feature You will need an active internet connection in order to view the videos SELECT INPUT ADD EFFECTS SELECT TRACK RECORD ADD BACKING FINALIZE EXPORT Troubleshooting 1 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 2 Ifthe 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 Online Help Guitar Tracks 4 s online Help is an organized collection of information that covers everything from operation to full details of all functions and commands To view this launch Guitar Tracks 4 and from the Help Help Topics You can open the Search tab and type a keyword to search for related topics README RTF online document Rich Text Format This contains supplementary information about Guitar Tracks 4 information about changes from older versions of Cakewalk products and cautions regarding use in sp
29. ardware Wizard appears It may take some time for the Found New Hardware Wizard to appear If you are asked whether you want to connect to Windows Update choose No and then click Next Choose Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next p If the Hardware Installation dialog box appears click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation If you cannot proceed with the installation click OK to cancel the installation and then refer to Driver Signing Options setting 7 Ifthe Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard appears Click Finish When the Installation has been completed message appears installation has been completed Click Close to close the Driver Setup dialog box 8 If the System Setting Change dialog box appears click Yes to restart Windows It is very important the driver is installed successfully before installing other components Please be sure to follow all instructions and verify the Installation has been completed messages appears before continuing If the installation was not completed successfully disconnect the USB cable from the V STUDIO 20 hardware and uninstall the driver by executing Uninstall found in the same folder as the driver setup Then install the driver once again being careful to follow the instructions for the installation procedure 15 Installation and Registration Connecting your audio equipment Before connectin
30. asing the Mixing Latency To adjust the latency go to Options Audio About procedure for setting the Mixing Latency see Setting up Audio Devices p 24 Multi user Use In order to install and unlock register Guitar Tracks 4 you must log on as a user who has administrative privileges Once installed Guitar Tracks 4 can be used by any user in Windows Vista or a limited user in Windows XP as well as by a user who has administrative privileges Uninstalling Guitar Tracks 4 and Other Components A If you want to uninstall a component of Guitar Tracks 4 use the following procedure to uninstall that component Log on as a user who has administrative privileges Click the Windows Start button and then click Control Panel Click Programs and Features in Windows XP Add or Remove Programs In the list of programs click the component that you want to uninstall Choose from Guitar Tracks 4 etc Click Uninstall in Windows XP Remove to uninstall Guitar Tracks 4 user account control dialog box appears click Continue After uninstalling Guitar Tracks 4 restart Windows Signal Flow Normal Computer Appendix MIDI DAW BACKING OUTPUT USB MIX LEVEL REC LEVEL VS 20 Editor VS 20 Editor AMP amp EFFECTS INPUT SECTION SECTION OUTPUT GUITAR BASS PHONES LINE COSM MC1 OUTPUT DIRECT INPUT LEVEL MONITOR SENS DIRE
31. computer Could your computer be operating on its battery Operation may not be stable if your computer is operating on its battery Please connect your computer to a power supply Could other USB devices be connected Perform the installation with all USB devices other than a mouse and keyboard disconnected from your computer Does your computer meet the USB specifications Operation may be unstable if your computer does not meet the electrical requirements of the USB specification In this case you may be able to solve the problem by connecting a self powered USB hub a USB hub that has an internal power supply or AC adaptor Found New Hardware Wizard appears even though you installed the driver Windows XP Could you have connected the V STUDIO 20 to a different USB connector of your computer than when you installed the driver If your computer or USB hub has two or more USB connectors connecting the V STUDIO 20 to a different USB connector may cause the Found New Hardware Wizard to appear even though the driver has already been installed This is not a malfunction Install the driver as described in Installing the VS 20 Driver p 11 A numeral such as 2 has appeared in front of the device name Windows Vista Could you have connected the V STUDIO 20 to a different USB port If you connect the V STUDIO 20 to a different USB port the operating system may automatically add a
32. ct 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 1 6 7 Start up Windows with all USB cables disconnected except those for a USB keyboard and or USB mouse if used Close all applications before performing the uninstallation Insert the included V STUDIO 20 DVD ROM into your computer s DVD ROM drive Select Start Run and enter d Drivers Win7YUninstal exe to start the driver installer where d is your disc drive If a dialog box regarding User Account Control appears click Continue fyouare asked to enter the password for an administrative account log on to Windows as a user whose account type is Administrator and then perform the uninstallation The display will indicate The installed VS 20 Driver will be uninstalled Click the OK When the message Uninstallation was completed is displayed click OK to restart Windows Windows XP Users 1 Start up Windows with all USB cables disconnected except those for a USB keyboard and or USB mouse if used Close all applications before performing the uninstallation Insert the included V STUDIO 20 DVD ROM into your computer s DVD ROM drive Select Start Run an
33. d enter d Drivers XP Uninstal exe to start the driver installer where d is your disc drive The display will indicate The installed VS 20 Driver will be uninstalled Click the OK other message appears follow the directions of the message When the message Uninstallation was completed is displayed click OK to restart Windows 45 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 Increasing the mixing latency will allow more audio processing to be performed within Guitar Tracks 4 However increasing the mixing latency will lengthen the time latency from when Guitar Tracks 4 begins processing the audio until you actually hear the sound Increasing the latency will adversely affect your MIDI keyboard playing The most suitable Mixing Latency setting will depend on the performance of your computer and on various settings If you experience the following problems with the default settings try adjusting the mixing latency Interruptions or dropouts occur during playback in Guitar Tracks 4 You may be able to reduce interruptions or dropouts by incre
34. e able to lighten this load by lowering the screen resolution Uninstall the drivers of audio interfaces you re not using Some audio interfaces not intended for use in music production may cause problems with other audio interfaces e g the V STUDIO 20 hardware If Guitar Tracks 4 does not perform as well as you expect try using the Device Manager to disable the standard audio functionality of your computer or physically remove it and then uninstall the device Disable other hardware devices Other hardware devices may interfere with the performance of your audio device We recommend that you disable any unnecessary hardware devices such as network adapters and internal sound cards 42 Troubleshooting 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 Update the driver of your audio device In most cases newer driver versions of the audio interface will have fewer problems and improved performance Close other programs If other programs are running they will reduce the CPU resources and memory that are available to Guitar Tracks 4 It is best to
35. e is not set correctly In most cases you can correct this by following these steps Onthe Options menu click Audio to open the Audio Options dialog Make sure the driver mode is set to ASIO Make sure you have VS 20 selected for both playback and recording devices If you do not see an option for VS 20 check the settings described in Audio Driver Settings p 24 can see meters moving in Guitar Tracks but don t hear anything Make sure the Output Level on the VS 20 Hardware is turned up Make sure the DAW Output on the VS 20 Hardware is also turned up Audio starts to play but get a message that says DROPOUT or AUDIO STOPPED either in a dialog or across the bottom of the screen A dropout is a symptom of audio hardware when it is unable to pass audio data fast enough There are a few things that may alleviate this Checkthe settings described in Setting up Audio Devices p 24 Ensure nothing else is trying to use the sound device at the same time Guitar Tracks will perform best when there are no other software applications attempting to use the sound device such as web browsers video players instant messaging clients and other sound applications 27 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 1 Launch Guitar Tracks 4 2 From the F
36. ecific types of systems To view this access Guitar Tracks 4 s Help View README RTF Cakewalk Website For the latest information tech tips and knowledge base articles visit http www cakewalk com support vstudio For registration visit http www cakewalk com register For Support and Service Contact Information http www cakewalk com support contact aspx 33 Troubleshooting Problems When Installing Driver Changing Settings Problem Points to check Action Installer won t start up Is the DVD ROM correctly inserted in the DVD ROM drive Make sure that the DVD ROM is correctly inserted in the drive Could the DVD ROM or the DVD ROM drive s lens be dirty The installer might not start correctly if the DVD ROM or the DVD ROM drive s lens is dirty Use a commercially available CD cleaner or lens cleaner to clean the disc or lens Are you attempting to install the driver from a network computer Install the driver from a local drive V STUDIO 20 is presented on DVD Media You must have a DVD ROM drive in order to use the included DVD ROM If you do not have a DVD ROM driver please register your product at http www cakewalk com register and follow the instructions on screen to download a copy of the install software A warning or error is displayed during installation Could you have connected the V STUDIO 20 to your computer before installing the driver If y
37. ertical bar symbols For example File New means that you are to choose the File menu command New Material that is distinct from the main text or operating procedure such as operating tips or related information is enclosed by a heavy border Unless otherwise specified Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP are referred to simply as Windows Unless otherwise specified the Guitar Tracks 4 software included with this product is referred to simply as V STUDIO 20 and the controller included with the V STUDIO 20 as the VS 20 hardware STUDIO 20 is designed accommodate the individual needs of the customer Unless otherwise specified this manual assumes that V STUDIO 20 is in the state immediately after installation If you set up your V STUDIO 20 differently than how is described in this manual you may get different results Ifyou have difficulty understanding the explanations included in this manual for example when you re using Windows for the first time please refer to the documentation for your computer or for Windows The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display Note however that your unit may incorporate a newer enhanced version of the system e g includes newer sounds so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY 1 sese
38. eshooting 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 There are a variety of possible reasons why clicks pops and dropouts might occur To eliminate the cause of the problem follow the checkpoints listed below If problems occurs even with small projects 06000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000909 Increase the Mixing Latency Extremely short Mixing Latency settings will place an excessive processing load on your computer cf gt About Mixing Latency p 46 Try changing the Driver Mode Since the V STUDIO 20 hardware supports both WDM KS and ASIO you can try changing the Audio Driver Settings p 24 cf gt Audio Driver Settings p 24 Install the correct device driver Even for your non audio devices make sure that the correct device drivers for your computer system are installed and that your computer is running correctly You should pay particular attention to this if you ve modified your computer or added peripheral devices or if you re using a computer that you assembled yourself Lower the screen resolution Some computers have graphics functionality that places a heavy load on the CPU You may b
39. g in is disabled Check whether the plug in might be disabled in the plug in manager For more about the plug in manager refer to the Guitar Tracks 4 s Online Help Audio Driver Error appears Is the Audio Driver setting appropriate If an audio driver not being used by Guitar Tracks 4 is installed try either disabling that driver or disconnecting the corresponding audio interface from your computer Try changing the Audio Driver Settings p 24 Clicking OK in the Audio Options dialog does not close the dialog box Could an input only or output only audio driver be installed such as for a USB speaker or USB microphone In this case your settings might not be applied when you click OK in the Audio Options dialog box Try disabling those audio drivers Could your computer s internal sound card be enabled Some internal sound cards may cause problems for other audio drivers In this case try disabling the internal sound card in the device manager or in your computer s BIOS screen 36 Problems at St Troubleshooting with Guitar Tracks 4 Problem Points to check Action Can t start up Could numerous applications be running It may be that Guitar Tracks 4 cannot start up because there is insufficient memory Close other applications before you start up Guitar Tracks 4 If an error still appears try restarting Windows Could memory resident programs be running
40. g the VS 20 Hardware to a computer read the Installing the VS 20 Driver p 11 and install the VS 20 driver on the computer If the driver is not installed Guitar Tracks 4 cannot be operated correctly from the computer 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 NOTE To prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers or other devices always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections Monitor amplified speakers Headphones cus 51 L OUTPUT g MAY STOR L OUTPUT R PLAY STOP REC EXP PEDAL EXP PEDAL S PHONES r PHONES 2 p Computer 16 Installation and Registration 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 To Install Guitar Tracks 4 1 Place the V STUDIO 20 DVD ROM in your disc drive 2 Select Sta
41. h device software is safe to install Ready to installthe driver 9 The message Ready to install the driver appears computer and The diver be irstaled automaticaly Leave the screen open do not close it at this point other message appears follow the directions of the message 10 Perform the following procedure before you connect the VS 20 Hardware to your computer 1 Minimize the V STUDIO 20 hardware s OUTPUT LEVEL knob V STUDIO 20 BACKING OUTPUT MONITC LEVEL INPUT AMP amp EFFECTS PEAK 9047 L LINE R 2 Usethe included USB cable to connect the V STUDIO 20 hardware to your computer 3 Thelower right corner of the screen will indicates Installing device driver software and the driver will be installed automatically other message is displayed note the contents and close the message 4 When the Installation has been completed message appears installation has been completed Click Close to close the Driver Setup dialog box 5 If the System Settings Change dialog box appears click Yes to restart Windows It is very important the driver is installed successfully before installing other components Please be sure to follow all instructions and verify the Installation has been completed messages appears before continuing If the installation was not completed successfully d
42. icrosoft Update Use Microsoft Corporation s Windows Update or Microsoft Update to update your system to the most recent state Audio Buffer Size in the setting dialog box See Audio Driver Settings p 24 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 On the Options menu click Audio to open the Audio Options dialog Make sure the driver mode is set to ASIO Make sure you have VS 20 selected for both playback and recording devices If you do not see an option for VS 20 check the settings described in Audio Driver Settings p 24 see meters moving in Guitar Tracks but don t hear anything Make sure the Output Level on the VS 20 Hardware is turned up Make sure the DAW Output on the VS 20 Hardware is also turned up Audio starts to play but get a message that says DROPOUT or AUDIO STOPPED either in a dialog or across the bottom of the screen A dropout is a symptom of audio hardware when it is unable to pass audio data fast enough There are a few things that may alleviate this Check the settings described in About Mixing Latency p 46 Ensure nothing else is trying to use the sound device at the same time Guitar Tracks will perform best when there are no other software applications attempti
43. ile New to open the New Project File dialog box 3 Inthe Name field of the New Project File dialog box enter the name of the song that you want to create Name MyProject Location C Cakewalk Projects MyProject Cancel Audio Path C Cakewalk Projects MyProject Audio Store Project Audio in its own Folder A new project will be created In this example we re going to record on track 1 3 Select the input source Now we ll configure input settings in Guitar Tracks 4 as appropriate for the input you connected 1 From the top panel of the VS 20 Hardware choose the input according to the table below Source Selected device Record onboard mic MIC 1 in stereo Press MIC 1 Record MIC 2 Press MIC 2 Record LINE L R in stereo Press LINE Record GUITAR BASS Press GUITAR BASS Rend MCI gan pre Gua ISS 28 From initial settings to recording 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 IR 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 1 Usethe SENS knob on the VS 20 Hardware to adjust the input level 9 TRACK SELECT 1 3 4 5 6 t 8 Wwaad
44. ird party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual material without being limited by certain technological copy protection measures This is due to the fact that this product is intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music or video material and is therefore designed so that material that does not infringe copyrights belonging to others for example your own original works can be recorded or duplicated freely use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third party copyrights arising through your use of this unit 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 These contain important information so please be sure to read them Explanation of terms or tips NOTE Points you should be aware of cf gt Related information or detailed explanations in order to explain operations as simply as possible this manual uses the following conventions The steps for selecting a menu item are delineated by v
45. isconnect the USB cable from the V STUDIO 20 hardware and uninstall the driver by executing Uninstall found in the same folder as the driver setup Then install the driver once again being careful to follow the instructions for the installation procedure 13 Installation and Registration Windows XP Users 1 Disconnectall USB cables except those for a USB keyboard and or USB mouse if used then start up Windows 2 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 3 Insert the included V STUDIO 20 DVD ROM into your computer s DVD ROM drive If you are using a Netbook or do not have a DVD ROM drive please visit http www cakewalk com register to register your product and download the software installers included on the V STUDIO 20 DVD ROM 4 Select Start Run and enter d Drivers XP setup exe to start the driver installer where d is your disc drive Install Program As Other User dialog box appears click Cancel to quit the installation and then perform the installation as an administrative account 5 The message VS 20 Driver will be installed on your computer appears Click Next other message appears follow the directions of the message 6 Click Next to begin installation Ifthe Software Installation dialog box appears clic
46. k Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation A dialog box with a symbol appears 1 Click Continue Anyway and continue the installation The software you are installing for this hardware 95 20 dialog box with a x symbol appears has not passed Windows Logo testing verify its with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is importan 1 Click OK Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the conect operation of your system e it iL H ture t st When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Finish onneni aoe sei Eer contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Return to step 1 p 14 and re install the driver from the beginning of the procedure Continue Anyway STOP Installation 14 7 Installation and Registration The message Ready to install the driver appears Leave the screen open do not close it at this point other message appears follow the directions of the message Perform the following procedure before you connect the VS 20 Hardware to your computer 1 Minimize the V STUDIO 20 hardware s OUTPUT LEVEL knob m V STUDIO 20 BACKING OUTPUT MONIT PEAK SENS LOSM 2 Use the included USB cable to connect the V STUDIO 20 hardware to your computer 3 Wait until the lower right of the screen indicates Found New Hardware and the Found New H
47. k OK To simply check the settings be sure to click Cancel after viewing the settings Controls in the Settings Dialog Box Audio Buffer Size Ordinarily set the sixth position from the left for the buffer size NOTE After you ve changed the Audio Buffer Size make sure to restart all applications which are using the V STUDIO 20 hardware Then if you are using a program that offers a function for testing audio devices Audio Buffer Size Audio Streaming Performance we recommend that you run such tests Rn Also you may want to check to see if your application is one of those penes that provides a setting for adjusting the buffer size ASIO Setting ASIO Buffer Size 288 samples Use Smaller ASIO Buffer Size check box Use ASIO Direct Monitor If this check box is selected the buffer size when using ASIO compatible IDI IN Settir applications will be made smaller MAE If you experience pops or clicks when this check box is selected deselect this check box VS 20 Driver Ver 1 0 0 Copyright C 2009 Roland Corporation You must deselect this check box when adjusting the Audio Buffer Size od Apply Information This field shows the driver version 44 Appendix Uninstalling VS 20 Driver If you conne
48. laying an Audio Demo Song EEN 26 Contents ies audid EE 28 1 Connect your instrument or microphone eese tentent teen 28 Se RE UE 3 Selectthe input Source t 4 Adjustthie utei tree ee eee petere ee ege 5 Try out an effect 6 Arm the desired track for recording 7 Set eire aii 8 Record 101 Troubleshooting iet Fx E 33 Problems When Installing Driver or Changing Settings ENEE 34 Problems When Installing Guitar Tracks 4 or Changing Settings ss 36 Problems at Startup with Guitar Tracks 4 Problems with Playback Problems with Recording ess Other Problem ENEE Eliminating Clicks and Dropouts EEN 5555 5 20 BI Ee Uninstalling VS220 Drbuer catene tte EEN Windows 7 and Windows Vista Users Windows XP Users About Mixing Latency Multi user Uninstalling Guitar Tracks 4 and Other Components Signal FLOW b E Normal EE Simultaneous Recording ENEE Dry Recording Reamping US Checking the Contents of the Package As soon as you open the package check that
49. leave it inside an enclosed vehicle or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit When moved from one location to another where the temper ature and or humidity is very different water droplets conden sation may form inside the unit Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition Therefore before using the unit you must allow it to stand for several hours until the condensation has completely evaporated Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening If you do so please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally Maintenance For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water To remove stubborn dirt use a cloth impregnated with a mild non abrasive detergent Afterwards be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft dry cloth Never use benzine thinners alcohol or solvents of any kind to avoid the possibility of discoloration and or deformation Additional Precautions Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit s buttons sliders or other controls and when using its jacks and connectors Rough handling can lead to malfunctions When connecting disconnecting all
50. ng a song data make sure that there is sufficient space on the hard disk at least as much as the size of the song data A message indicates Not a Cakewalk Format File It may be that the file has been damaged You may be able to recover some of the data by opening the file in Safe Mode For details refer to the Guitar Tracks 4 s online Help section File Recovery Mode No sound at all Is your sound reproduction equipment speakers headphones connected correctly Connect your audio reproduction equipment Connecting your audio equipment p 16 Is the power switch turned on Make sure that your sound reproduction system and the V STUDIO 20 hardware is powered up Are the volume knobs raised Make sure that the volume knobs of your sound reproduction system the V STUDIO 20 s MIDI BACKING knob DAW OUTPUT knob and OUTPUT LEVEL knob are raised Is the VS 20 s driver correctly installed Make sure that the VS 20 s driver is installed correctly Could you have disconnected the USB cable while Guitar Tracks 4 was running Could your computer have entered Suspend or sleep mode while Guitar Tracks 4 was running If you perform such actions while Guitar Tracks 4 is running communication between Guitar Tracks 4 and the V STUDIO 20 hardware will be interrupted and Guitar Tracks 4 may stop responding Checkthe connection to the V STUDIO 20 hardware restart your computer and restart Gui
51. ng to use the sound device such as web browsers video players instant messaging clients and other sound applications Clicks or pops may occur in the sound if a LAN is operating Try disabling the LAN in Device Manager If this eliminates the clicks or pops you may be able to solve the problem by updating your LAN driver or BIOS Could you have connected the VS 20 to a USB hub Try connecting the VS 20 directly to a USB connector on your computer Playback Halts Midway and Subsequent Playback is Not Possible While you were using the V STUDIO 20 could your computer have performed a task with a heavy processing load such as accessing a DVD ROM drive or the network If a heavy processing load occurs while the V STUDIO 20 is being used it may not work correctly In this case stop playback and then start playback once again If you are still unable to play close all software that was using the V STUDIO 20 disconnect the USB cable from the V STUDIO 20 hardware and then reconnect it 39 Troubleshooting Problems with Recording Problem Points to check Action Can t record Could a message be indicating Unable to open audio record device If Media Player or another application that has audio playback capability is running Guitar Tracks 4 won t be able to use the audio driver and an error appears when Guitar Tracks 4 is started Close the audio playback application and then sta
52. number at the beginning of the device name this is not a problem for using the V STUDIO 20 If you want to return to the device name without this number you can either connect the V STUDIO 20 to the same USB port as when you installed the driver or reinstall the driver gt Installing the VS 20 Driver p 11 35 Troubleshooting Problems When Installing Guitar Tracks 4 Changing Settings Problem Points to check Action Could h tt tedt i In order to install Guitar Tracks 4 you must log as a user who has administrative install Guitar Tracks 4 as a user i y 4 MP n privileges Installation will not occur correctly if any other user attempts this without administrative privileges Is the V STUDIO 20 DVD ROM If the DVD drive or the V STUDIO 20 DVD ROM is dirty use a commercially available correctly inserted in the DVD drive cleanerto clean it Can t install Guitar Tracks 4 Could system monitoring software such as an anti virus program be running Close such software until installation is completed For details on how to close the software refer to the documentation for your computer or for the software you re using Did you attempt to install from a network drive You must install from a local drive Is there enough hard disk space Your hard drive must have at least 6 GB of free space Recommended Plug ins are installed but not shown It may be that a plu
53. oes not affect the signal recorded to the track 4 OUTPUT LEVEL knob This controls the overall volume to the headphones and speakers when connected to the VS 20 Hardware 19 Panel Descriptions Input section Transport section 1 TUNER button Here you can control the V STUDIO s playback and recording D PEAK SENS TUNER GUITAR MIC2 55 1 laa button Press this button to move the Now Time to the If you press this while the editor is running the Tuner in beginning of the project the VS 20 Editor will appear Here you can tune your instrument 2 lt q lt q button Press this button to rewind the Now Time 2 SENS knob PEAK indicator This adjusts the sensitivity of the signal that s being 3 button input to the MIC 1 MIC 2 LINE and GUITAR BASS jacks Press this button to stop playback If an excessive input signal is detected the PEAK indicator will light 4 button Press this button to start playback For the best possible recording quality input the signal and adjust the SENS knob until it is as high as you can get it without causing the PEAK indicator to light If you press this button during playback the playback pauses Press again to resume playback 5 pp button 3 MIC 1 button Press this button to fast forward the current time This button enables the signal input from MIC 1 built in stereo mics 6 eo button 4 MIC 2 button Pre
54. ou connect the V STUDIO 20 to your computer before installing the driver an error message may appear when you begin the installation Uninstall the VS 20 driver as described in Uninstalling VS 20 Driver p 45 and then reinstall it as described in Installing the VS 20 Driver p 11 Could the device manager be showing Other devices Unknown devices or a device with an X symbol If driver installation was not completed successfully the installed driver will remain in an incomplete state causing an error message to appear when you begin the installation Uninstall the VS 20 driver as described in Uninstalling VS 20 Driver p 45 and then reinstall it as described in Installing the VS 20 Driver p 11 Can t install the driver according to the procedure What user privileges did you use to log on to Windows You must log on to Windows as one of the following users A user belonging to the Administrators group such as Administrator A user whose account type is computer administrator For details refer to the system administrator of your computer Driver installation may be impossible depending on the Driver signing options setting You may be unable to install the driver because of the Driver Signing Option setting Check the following points and make the appropriate setting 1 Open the System Properties dialog box 1 From the Windows Start menu open the Control
55. rt Guitar Tracks 4 again If an audio driver not being used by Guitar Tracks 4 is installed try either disabling that driver or disconnecting the corresponding audio interface from your computer Try changing the Audio Driver Settings p 24 Dropouts occur in the recording Could you have connected disconnected another USB device such as a memory key Dropouts may occur during playback or recording if you connect disconnect another USB device such as a memory key or switch a device s power on off at the same time that the V STUDIO 20 is being used Are you using a hard disk that is connected via USB Data transfer using USB could get congested if you use the V STUDIO 20 and a USB connected hard disk at the same time As a result the data transfer speed for the hard disk could be significantly reduced As a storage location for the audio data that you record and play back you should avoid 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 Dropouts during playback recording sometimes occur immediately after the system has started up or after it has woken from sleep Wait for a while then try the playback recording again Recording Halts Midway and Subsequent Recording is Not Possible While you were using the V STUDIO 20 could your computer have performed a task with a heavy processing load such as accessing a D
56. rt Run and enter d Guitar Tracks setup exe to start the Guitar Tracks installer 3 Follow the installation instructions on the screen To Install VS 20 Editor 1 Place the V STUDIO 20 DVD ROM in your disc drive 2 Select Start Run and enter d Editor setup exe to start the VS 20 Editor installer 3 Follow the installation instructions on the screen Register V STUDIO 20 Before you install V STUDIO 20 take a minute to register the software so we can let you know when updates become available and provide you with technical support Registration is required for continued use of the product To register anytime log onto http www cakewalk com register or call 888 CAKEWALK U S or 1 617 423 9004 outside the U S between 9 AM and 8 PM Eastern Standard Time If you live outside of North America please visit our distributor s page at http www cakewalk com Dealers International asp to get the telephone number of your local distributor You ll need to supply your serial number your name and a valid email address 17 Panel Descriptions Inp utput component Side panel Left L OUTPUT PLAY STOP REC EXP PEDAL PHONES ONG 1 USB connector Use a USB cable to connect the V STUDIO 20 hardware to a personal computer 2 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 3 Footswitch
57. ss this button to start recording on tracks that are 5 LINE button selected for recording record enabled This button enables the signal input from MIC 2 jack If you press this button during playback you can start recording tracks that are record enabled without stopping playback This button enables the signal input from LINE jacks 6 GUITAR BASS button 20 This button enables the signal input from GUITAR BASS jack By pressing MIC 2 and GUITAR BASS simultaneously you can make input settings for simul recording For more about simultaneous recording refer to p 28 Panel Descriptions AMP amp EFFECT section AMP amp EFFECTS 1 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 You can start up VS 20 Editor by pressing the COSM button while using Guitar Tracks 4 2 PATCH SELECT lt q p gt These buttons switch effect patches The PATCH SELECT lt p gt buttons can only be used when the included VS 20 Editor is running 21 Connections Connecting musical instrum Guitar Bass 4 PF Digital Audio Player or other device S 4 Synthesizer or other device
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59. tar Tracks 4 Could a message be indicating Unable to Open Audio Playback Device If Media Player or another application that has audio playback capability is running Guitar Tracks 4 won t be able to use the audio driver Close the audio playback application and then start Guitar Tracks 4 again 38 Troubleshooting Problem Points to check Action There are Interruptions Dropouts or Other Problems in the Sound During Playback Could you have connected disconnected another USB device such as a memory key Dropouts may occur during playback or recording if you connect disconnect another USB device such as a memory key or switch a device s power on off at the same time that the V STUDIO 20 is being used Are you using a hard disk that is connected via USB Data transfer using USB could get congested if you use the V STUDIO 20 and a USB connected hard disk at the same time As a result the data transfer speed for the hard disk could be significantly reduced As a storage location for the audio data that you record and play back you should avoid 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 Dropouts during playback recording sometimes occur immediately after the system has started up or after it has woken from sleep Wait for a while then try the playback recording again Windows Update M
60. tial settings to recording Setting up MIDI Devices If the V Studio components are not installed in the correct order you may see this dialogue You have not selected MIDI outputs This means you may not hear any MIDI tracks playback Don t show this again Choose MIDI Outputs Now Continue With No MIDI Output Here are the steps to set up the VS 20 as a MIDI device for use as a Control Surface 1 Tosetup the MIDI connections choose Options MIDI Devices In the input field and output field of the MIDI Devices dialog box select the following MIDI devices that you will use with V STUDIO 20 2 TheMIDI Devices dialogue box will be shown 5 Check uncheck to select deselect MIDI inputs and outputs Click on a friendly name to edit it Inputs Name Device Name 5 20 DAW Control VS 20 DAW Control 177 5 20 Effect Control VS 20 Effect Control J Friendly Name Device Name 5 20 DAW Control VS 20 DAW Control Microsoft GS Wavetable Microsoft GS Wavetable 5 5 20 Effect Control VS 20 Effect Control Use friendly names to represent MIDI devices v Warn about MIDI devices 3 Check the boxes next to VS 20 DAW Control in both the Input and Output section 4 Click OK to close the dialog box 25 From initial settings to recording Playing a Demo Song Playing an Audio Demo Song V STUDIO 20 contains audio demo songs
61. un paese I prodotti che riportano questo simbolo non devono essere smaltiti insieme ai rifiuti domestici Ai sensi dell art 13 del D Lgs 25 luglio 2005 n 151 Este s mbolo indica que en los pa ses de la Uni n Europea este producto debe recogerse aparte de los residuos dom sticos tal como est regulado en cada zona Los productos con este s mbolo no se deben depositar con los residuos dom sticos Este s mbolo indica que nos pa ses da UE a recolha deste produto dever ser feita separadamente do lixo dom stico de acordo com os regulamentos de cada regi o Os produtos que apresentem este s mbolo n o dever o ser eliminados juntamente com o lixo dom stico Dit symbool geeft aan dat in landen van de EU dit product gescheiden van huishoudelijk afval moet worden aangeboden zoals bepaald per gemeente of regio Producten die van dit symbool zijn voorzien mogen niet samen met huishoudelijk afval worden verwijderd Dette symbol angiver at i EU lande skal dette produkt opsamles adskilt fra husholdningsaffald som defineret i hver enkelt region Produkter med dette symbol ma ikke smides ud sammen med husholdningsaffald Dette symbolet indikerer at produktet ma behandles som spesialavfall i EU land iht til retningslinjer for den enkelte regionen og ikke kastes sammen med vanlig husholdningsavfall Produkter som er merket med dette symbolet ma ikke kastes sammen med vanlig husholdningsavfall 00 0 000000
62. you should immediately stop using the unit and consult an audiologist Do not allow any objects e g flammable material coins pins or liquids of any kind water soft drinks etc to penetrate the unit USING THE UNIT SAFELY Immediately turn the power off and request servicing by your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or A an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information sheet when Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto the unit or f smoke or unusual odor occurs Theunit has been exposed to rain or otherwise has become wet or Theunit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance n households with small children an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of A following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit Protect the unit from strong impact Do not drop it DO NOT play a DVD ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss Damage to speakers or other system components may result N CAUTION Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled Also all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children Never climb on top of nor place heavy objects on the S unit Disconnect all cords coming from external devices before moving the unit Always turn the
63. you have all of the included items If anything is missing contact your dealer V STUDIO 20 Hardware TRACK SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 gt GUTAM BASS cakewalk 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 Keep this manual at hand for reference C V STUDIO 20 DVD ROM This DVD ROM contains Guitar Tracks 4 and VS 20 USB Drivers USB cable Use this cable to connect the V STUDIO 20 hardware to the USB connector of your computer 1 V STUDIO 20 USB Setup sheet This is an easy manual for the setup of the VS 20 Customer service leaflet This tells you where to direct your questions about operation 10 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 as a user with administrative privileges In order to install Guitar Tracks 4 you must log on as a user who has administrative privileges Once installed the program can also be

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