The Roland VS-880 Part 1

[@RobertNixAlternativeArtist]

I bought my VS-880 V-Expanded in the late 90's-went through a few hard drives as I used the unit so much-it's a timeless unit you can still use it in 2019 and create great recordings.

[@djraymondlive]

I'm using it now 03/2022 😀

[@RobertNixAlternativeArtist]

@@djraymondlive Fantastic!

[@joev4483]

@@djraymondlive Im thinking about using mine to record to, may bounce to DAW? trying to decide if it can fit in workflow .... crazy

[@loumason6120]

Is this machine worth buying now for $100? i found one but i don't know crap about recording unless it's a 4 track! lol

[@RobertNixAlternativeArtist]

@@loumason6120 If it's still functional it would be a bargain for $100,you'll have to find VS880 tutorial videos on youtube to get started though unless it comes with the owner's manual.I still my original vs-880 plus another unit I bought 6 years ago for $200.I however don't use either today as I bought the Tascam DP-32SD which kind of blows the VS-880 away but it was the first of it's kind and can still be used in 2022 to create recordings.

[@allenreynolds5170]

I so like this little beauty, great just for the basics but gets the job done, Its a great tool; I enjoy it.

[@Ixtravague]

Nice to see those first compact studios still making music today. The Roland interfaces are really mind challenging but all in all these grey boxes are beauties that will be certainly become collectibles. Thanks for sharing.

[@ManCalledMif]

very kind of you to explain your process. very helpful.

[@AceAzrael]

I had one of these when I was a teenager.Took me forever to figure out how it all worked.We didn't have KZbin back in 97🤷🏻‍♂️ One thing that's alot better these days is technology for shure.

[@hsjmusic]

I agree it is a lot better today. I use Garageband on a mac and it plenty good enough for me. But I do like the stand alone multitrack recorders I have a collection of them.

[@DanMowry]

@alexhollandmusic I agree it's a great machine. I have the 880 EX with the CDRII. The thing is - no matter how old it is you can't really say it's gone out of date. It records superb CD quality audio, mixes great, has fantastic processing, and saves usable files with all their meta data intact. It's still capable of producing music by today's standards just as pristinely as when it was new. Knowing how to operate it like we do means it's stood the test of time! Happy recording!

[@fender1000100]

This is the best 8 track digital ever. And this is coming from a yamaha fanatic. I think this is the best kit Roland ever did.

[@djraymondlive]

How do you turn on the click?

[@hsjmusic]

1. Press SYSTEM until “SYS System PRM?” is displayed. Press YES. 2. Press the RIGHT PARAMETER button until “SYS MetroOUT=” is displayed. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select “INT”. 3. Press the RIGHT PARAMETER button so that “MetroLevel=” is displayed. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to set the metronome volume as desired. 4. Press the RIGHT PARAMETER button so that “MetroMd=” is displayed. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to select the metronome mode as desired. If you select “Rec & Play”, the metronome will sound in both record and play mode. If “Rec Only” is selected, the metronome will sound only in record mode. Use the following procedure to set the tempo for the metronome: 1. Press SYSTEM until “SYS Sync/Tempo ?” is displayed. Press YES. 2. Press the RIGHT PARAMETER button until “Syn: Tmap 1 =” is displayed. Press YES. The current tempo will flash. Use the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust the tempo as desired. 3. Press PLAY/DISPLAY to return to play mode. When you record, you will hear the metronome.

[@hsjmusic]

@jgk381 Sorry you do have to have some kind of a DI box. I always used a DR5 for my DI box. You can also use a stomp box of any kind. Anything to give it a boost in signal. Now an acoustic guitar that has a electric pickup will work just find straight in because it has a battery and the signal will be automatic boost. Hope this answered your question.

[@maydaygoingdown5602]

True story. Jean Michel Jarre first created and recorded the tracks on his album Oxygen 7 to 13 in a hotel room in Germany...using the Roland VS 880.

[@collapsingruins]

Jamie Hince from the Kills used it since they startet. He programm and record the Playback Backround Drums and Soundscapes with the Device, and used it on strage.

[@KINGKVNE]

Should the tracks of a Hip Hop instrumental be separated when loading it into the 880???

[@gwugluud]

The newer ones don't have many of the capabilities this had. I remember you could take the track or entire song and make it shorter or longer! Too bad it only had 38 seconds of record time, though...

[@derrickrobertson3334]

I wish you could record more than 4 simultaneous tracks on these. would be awesome to be able to record drums the way I want to. most 8 track recorders have this issue though, atleast you do have 4 on this one.... most only have 2 simultaneous tracks.

[@shreddariff7379]

A Good mixer solves that issue everytime

[@mattcooper9562]

Do i need a disc to install my vs cdr?

[@Za7a7aZ]

putting the effect on is a little bit confusing. I understand it is very familiar for you but I have no idead what post fader and knobs you are pushing in between words..

[@svenjansen2134]

You can send auxiliaries pre or post fader.

[@deadbeatdynamo]

By any chance to you know how to access the reverse effect? I can't for the life of me remember how to do it and my manual is buried somewhere. Liked and subscribed.

[@omarherrera455]

when ur explaining to put effects on ur guit ur hand is covering the board can u explain that showing the buttons ur pressing

[@omarherrera455]

dude u fucked me up on that

[@omarherrera455]

What's "go back in here now" back where?

[@jgk381]

Great demo videos. Can you plug a guitar and bass in directly with a 1/4" cable without needing an external amp or DI box? Thanks

[@mastershaw3094]

Great tutorial, I wish someone would do korg d8 .

[@vitorfj1]

Could I use this board with Pro Tools, as a controller? And, can I hook it up with a ADAT conversion able interface?

[@mittenskateboarding]

just got one! thanks bud!

[@hsjmusic]

You have to go to the channel that your vocal is on and turn the effect on there.

[@Bricklinsv1970]

I have one but am just not getting it.

[@derekec]

Beer Hound's Beer Reviews Paid $1100 for 880EX maybe 20 yrs ago and could never get it. Gone thru 3 more interfaces,mixers and PC but kept this for the damn money. Just now re-exploring and is making sense after using a different console. There's a model these all work on and once that is understood (I feel) it's not that hard. For me, once realizing it's 2-3 machines in one - input mixer that has "channels" (set up in yellow lights), recorder "tracks" (set up in red lights), finally playback tracks back into the mixer channels (using green lights) to mix for listening while overdub another channel onto another track. So you have to remain focused about the central "fader" light color (input to record to playback) and the individual channels' lights. Sometimes the lights seem to overlap conditions and even get wonky - each channel can be "cleared" to reset (hold Status button while pressing "Clear" button). I have other issues that may toss in the trash (like missing tracks that appear/disappear just like that) but this basic premise gets me going nicely with this and other all in one consoles. Oh also, learn to cycle through SHIFT-PLAY to get pre/post fader. Basically "Pre" avoids recording effect of the sliding fader. "Post" is affected by the fader. Right bow I seem to prefer "Pre" fader. Hope that help. One last, while the input gain accepts wide range of signals, you really need to boost the signal or it'll sound low and like though a tin can.

[@christopherdunn317]

My first digital awesome recorder ! but Roland made many things back lit so cant understand why this had to be for future update bullshit !

[@gwugluud]

Also, the effects would disappear on you! You'd record a track with flanger added from its efx section, and everything would be great. But next time you fired it up -- no trace that you ever added any efx was there at all. The track would be back to dry. Let me correct the haters who are on their way -- My Boss BRs I have now stay the way I left them, efx-wise.

[@Samba-g4o]

😢❤

[@woabeatz9717]

Those...zip cards.....a pain.....

[@omarherrera455]

8:13 can anyone help?

[@truthfinder4973]

noting like blues 1,4,5 i can walk in to any band just ask the key its in then it all good

[@joseluiscarnicelmamani6221]

En español me podría pasar el tutorial porfavor

[@hsjmusic]

You have to assign it to a track

[@D6athM6talDrumm6r]

he's wrong. you can. The bad part is the guitar effects honestly don't sound ass good as if you ran it through distortion on a high quality amp. also all electric guitars that have a volume knob (which is basically all) have 9 volts to supply their own power to put out signals. pure condenser mics are the only thing you ever "need" a medium for, to phantom power.

[@hsjmusic]

I don't really know, and I kinda doubt it

[@fishboy2011]

you lost me when you went to pre fade but didnt show us what button pre fade was