Routing

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Now that we've seen the various mixer modes, we need to know how to route signals in and out of them. In an analog environment, you'd use a number of patch cables to connect your mixing console, effects, and recording medium. With the VS workstations, the connections between the mixers, internal effect processors, and hard disk recorder can be done internally. The internal routing capabilities of the VS workstations eliminate the need for external patch cables and provide flexible routing scenarios while keeping your signals in the digital domain. Many of the VS workstations include a feature called "EZ Routing." EZ Routing contains a set of routing templates designed for most common tasks , including recording, bouncing, and mastering. Some of the VS models also include a graphical patch bay within the display, allowing you to drag and drop connections.

All the VS workstations allow you to manually configure your routings by pushing a few buttons . Some routing functions are specific to the VS model you are working with and will be covered in the workstation-specific chapters of this book. However, there is a common routing methodology used by all VS workstations. When routing signals, there will always be one or more source signals and one or more destination tracks. When routing within the VS, you first indicate your destination track(s) and then assign your source signal(s) to that track(s). For example, to route a guitar plugged into physical Input #1 (the source signal) to recording track #3 (the destination track), you would first identify recording track #3, and then route Input #1 to it. Again, we'll see specific routing examples in the chapters that follow.

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Roland VS Recorder Power.
Roland VS Recorder Power.
ISBN: 1592008364
EAN: N/A
Year: 2005
Pages: 202

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