Appendix. The VS-2000CD workstation
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| The VS-2000CD workstation is the latest Roland V-Studio. The VS-2000CD, shown in Figure A.1, provides 20 tracks, eight XLR inputs, and support for third-party plug-ins using the optional VS8F-3 Effect Expansion Board. Connecting a mouse and keyboard is possible by using the optional VS20-VGA Output Board. Figure A.1. Roland VS-2000CD Digital Studio Workstation The VS-2000CD includes the following features:
The VS-2000CD offers CD-quality recording at a choice of 16 or 24 bits. With the high-quality 24-bit mode, you get up to eight tracks of simultaneous recording and 12-track playback. An internal 40GB hard drive provides hours of reliable multitrack recording, while 320 V-Tracks give you all the room you'll need to be creative and "comp" the perfect take. Whether you want to mic up a drum set or record multiple vocalists, you'll appreciate the VS-2000CD's eight XLR/TRS inputs with phantom power. Want to record a guitar? There's a HI-Z input as well, plus an S/PDIF digital input. The VS-2000CD's 40-channel digital mixer makes mixing inputs, tracks, and effect returns a snap, thanks to 17 faders and dedicated channel edit knobs. In addition, there are four knobs for controlling the dynamics and 4-band EQ for any input or track. Right out of the box, the VS-2000CD comes with onboard effects that include essentials like reverb, delay, and chorus, plus Dynamics processors, EQ, and more. You also get access to Roland's coveted COSM effects like guitar amp and mic modeling. When you're ready to master, select the Mastering Tool Kit with multiband compression and burn a CD via the internal CD-RW drive. By installing an optional VS8F-3 Effect Expansion Board (the VS-2000CD has room for two), you can bring the exciting world of plug-ins right to your V-Studio. Every VS8F-3 includes a selection of high-quality Roland plug-ins to get you started, and with optional plug-ins available from a growing list of third-party developers ”including Antares, IK Multimedia, Massenburg, and Universal Audio ”it's an exciting time to own a V-Studio. The VS-2000CD comes with several new tools designed to help you make better recordings ”and better music. Using the new Harmony Sequence function, vocalists can add instant harmonies to their performance. You can even program drums on tracks 17-18 using the new Rhythm Track feature. With lots of preset drum sounds included, it's like having a built-in drum machine! A handy chromatic tuner is also included so guitarists can tune up before recording. By adding the optional VS20-VGA Output Board (with Version 2.0 software), users gain full mouse and monitor support, making working with the VS-2000CD feel more like using software. Simply connect your VGA monitor and mouse, and you can perform drag-and-drop editing and mix your tracks using a sleek software interface. With a mouse and monitor, you get the best of both worlds : reliable Roland hardware with the speed and flexibility of software. With USB 2.0, you can transfer data between the VS-2000CD and a computer quickly and easily. This new generation of USB offers more than twice the bandwidth of the previous USB standard, making it faster than ever to load audio to and from your V-Studio. Using the bundled conversion software for Mac and PC, you can transfer V-Studio files to your computer desktop, where they can be converted to .WAV or AIFF format. Or simply use the built-in CD-RW drive to load and convert .WAV/AIFF files, or convert V-Studio files to .WAV format for export. Thanks to Roland's V-LINK technology, you can easily integrate video material with your music. Just connect an optional Edirol video editor, and you can trigger clips or create effects like transitions and dissolves using the VS-2000CD's faders. |
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