Roland VS2000CD 18-Track Digital Studio

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"Review the machine please......not your abilities"

Feature:
Get the VGA monitor and mouse board, and then get a PS2 Y plug so you can use a computer keyboard too. It's well worth it. The machine comes with a good set of effects, etc. Buy more plug ins as you go.

Quality:
Wish the channel plugs were on the back instead of the top, but I've lived with worse problems.

Value:
Would be nice if they would have just included the VGA monitor board

Sound:
My Daddy always said, "It's a poor mechanic that blames his tools". I have no problems with the VS2000CD. The manual is big (441 pages) with an addendum that deals with the VGA monitor and mouse board. Just read them as you go along when you need them. I've been recording since the old Reel to Reel days. It's still the same, just easier with more tracks. Get the PDF copy of the manual and put it on your computer and then pull it up on the monitor while you're learning to use the VS2000. It's faster than fliping pages and you can cut copy and paste just the instructions that you need to refer back to quickly and put them in a file folder for easier access. Don't know who the guy was that gave the first bad review about it being plastic junk, but don't think he gave it a fair shot. Babies don't get up and walk immediately. It takes at least 9 months. Take some time learning this machine and it will serve you well. I do music for a living and this machine is doing the job for me. It's a joy to record with. As for the sound it produces, read my first sentence. Recording is an art that has to be learned.

Ease of Use:
Works like a champ for me.

Support:
Called them twice before I bought it, just to check. Got through and was talking to a real person within 3 minutes.

Overall:
Had my last stand alone multitrack (Fostex) for 10 years. If this one lasts, I'll probably keep it that long too.

Submitted: 8/11/2006

Style of Music: anything but "Rap or Hip Hop"

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Great unit, now if I can just figure out how to use it."

Feature:
No accessories and those avalable, significantly, raised the end cost of the unit.

Quality:
Outside of the prevelence of plastic in most electronics today, the unit seems solid enough. I would not carry this on the road but neither did I carry my 840 EX or 880. I don't look upon these as "road intruments". I found nothing extremely disappointing in quality of construction.

Value:
Compared to other equipment offering similar features, I found the 2000 CD to be reasonably priced. I expect, like other electronic equipment, better units will be produced and prices will come down but that is the nature of the beast in this field.

Desirability:
Having purchased other Roland studios, I find that I am, with them, like I am with the computers I build. I always want the best, biggest, and fastest I can afford. I was fascinated with all the bells and whistles on this machine even though I fully realize that, at 65 years of age and something short of hi-tech, I will never learn to use all the features to do all that it will do.

Sound:
So far, I have no complaints and, I am sure my mixes will get better with time and understanding.

Support:
I am a little shocked at the negatives about Roland support. Although their web site is not very helpful, I have called them on several occasions over the years and "always" received prompt, personal attention and, with one exception, very knowledgeable tech support. They have never failed to respond quickly to any question and, in particular, personally followed up on my free monitor issue to be sure I received it.

Overall:
How long? See above (till the next, affordable better unit comes out). It is not likely I will wear it out. I didn't consider any others because of past experience with Roland. I would replace it if lost. After the ease of the easy routing systems in the VS-840 and 880, I wish I had known how much more complicated this unit would be to operate and that the manual leans so much toward the technical descriptions of functions without the "easy, walk through" manuals included with their less expensive units. It is almost overwhelming to a novice old man. Even the simplest processes seem more complicated on this unit but, with advice from Roland and my sound guy, I will prevail.

Submitted: 1/13/2005

Style of Music: Gospel, folk, country

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8 Recording XLRs and 3rd Party Plug-ins
The VS-2000CD Digital Studio Workstation sets a new standard for affordable digital recording. With 18 tracks, 8 XLR inputs and support for 3rd party plug-ins, this next-generation V-Studio gives users the power to create like never before. The optional VS20-VGA adds a VGA output and mouse port for mouse-based graphical editing and control. In addition to 18 playback tracks (320 Virtual tracks), the VS-2000 offers two tracks for bouncing or mixdown (great mastering tools too!).

Optional Roland VS20VGA expansion board required for use with monitor and mouse.

Features

20-track digital studio with 40GB hard drive, CD-RW drive and plug-in support

18 playback tracks, 320 V-Tracks and stereo mastering track

Support for 24-bit and 16-bit recording at 44.1kHz

8 balanced XLR/TRS inputs with phantom power

40-channel digital mixer with channel dynamics and 4-band EQ, onboard effects and mastering tools

New Harmony Sequence function adds realistic harmonies to vocals

3rd party plug-in support with optional VS8F-3 Effect Expansion Boards

Tracks 17-18 double as stereo Rhythm Track with onboard drum sounds

Support for mouse-based editing using optional VS20-VGA and monitor

USB 2.0 for hi-speed data transfer, .WAV/AIFF import and .WAV export

V-LINK video control support*

*V-LINK requires Edirol DV-7PR with software version 1.50 or higher (sold separately).

The VS-2000 is equipped with 8 XLRs with phantom power for 8 track simultaneous record. The 40-channel automated digital mixer has 4 band EQ and dynamics on every channel. Full automix is supported with 96 scenes, 96 locates and 999 levels of undo. If the 40GB drive isn't enough for you, use the USB2.0 to save all your projects, import drum PCMs or transfer .WAV/AIFF mixes and files.

Speaking of drum PCMs, the 2000 includes a killer sample based drum machine with cool programming graphics. Use buttons and faders to "play" your own drum grooves. To help you make better recordings, all sorts of guitar effects and models are included (as well as a dedicated Hi-Z input and a tuner). Vocal-wise, add instant harmonies with the Harmony Sequence Function. Getting around is a breeze with dedicated input strip knobs.

The VS-2000 defaults to 16 bit linear, but 24 bit recording and playback can be selected (14 tracks with drums). The VS-2000 includes a VS8F-2, hardwired, with slots for two more cards (see the VS8F-3 section). V-Link allows for video/music integration using an Edirol video editor to trigger effects and clips.

Professional Recording at a Great Price
The VS-2000CD offers CD-quality recording at a choice of 16 or 24 bits. When in 16-bit mode, up to eight tracks can be recorded simultaneously with full 18-track playback and a stereo mastering track. Choose the high-quality 24-bit mode, and you get up to 8-track simultaneous recording and 12-track playback. An internal 40GB hard drive provides hours of reliable multitrack recording, while 320 Virtual Tracks give you all the room you need to be creative and 'comp' the perfect take.

40-Channel Digital Mixer with XLR Inputs
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 a 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.

Studio-Quality Effects and CD-RW Drive
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

Technical Info

Specifications

Tracks Tracks: 18 + 2 Master Tracks

V-Tracks: 320 (16 V-Tracks per each Track)

Sample Rate 44.1 kHz

Recording Mode Linear 24 bits (M24)

Linear 16 bits (M16)

CD Writing (CDR) *Master tracks only

Maximum Simultaneous Recording/Playback Tracks M16: 8 track Rec / 18 track Play

M24: 8 track Rec / 12 track Play

* Depending on the organization of the song data, the disk drive performance, etc., the number of tracks that can be simultaneously recorded or played back may be limited.

Internal Hard Disk Drive Capacity 40 GB

Recording Time (10 GB Partition, calculated for 1 track)
M24: 1,340 min.
* M16: 2,020 min.

* The above-listed recording times are approximate. Times may varies slightly depending on the specifications of the disk drive and the number of songs that were created.

*Maximum recording time of VS-2000CD is approximately 4 times of above recording time. (approximately 10 GB x 4 partitions)

Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0dB/-2dB)

Projects 200 projects in each partition

Markers 1000 per project

Locator 96 (16 x 6 banks) per project

Scenes 96 (16 x 6 banks) per project

Undo/Redo 999 Undo / 1 Redo

Nominal Input Level (variable) Input 1-8: -50 - +14 dBu (maximum +26 dBu: balanced, maximum +20 dBu: unbalanced)

Guitar (Hi-Z): -50 - +14 dBu (maximum +20 dBu)

Input Impedance Input 1-8: 32 kOhms (balanced)

Guitar (Hi-Z): 1 MOhm

Nominal Output Level Master Out: +4dBu (balanced)

AUX (L, R): 0 dBu (unbalanced)

Monitor Out: 0 dBu (unbalanced)

Output Impedance Master Out: 600Ohms

AUX (L, R): 300Ohms

Monitor Out: 300Ohms

Phones: 22Ohms

Recommended Load Impedance Master Out: 10 kOhms or greater

AUX (L, R): 10 kOhms or greater

Monitor Out: 10 kOhms or greater

Phones: 32 Ohms

Residual Noise Level (INPUT SENS: LINE, IHF-A, typ.) Master Out: -86dBu or less

AUX: -86dBu or less

Monitor Out: -86 dBu or less

EQ 4-band (2 shelving + 2 peaking)

Dynamics Processor Compressor, Expander

Effects Maximum 6 Stereo: One pre-installed + 2 more optional Effect Expansion Boards

Display 320 x 240 dots Graphic LCD (with backlit)

Interface Digital I/O: Coaxial (conforms to IEC60958)

MIDI: 5-pin DIN

USB: USB 2.0 Mass Storage

Hard Disk Drive 3.5-inch 40 GB

CD-RW Drive Reading Speed: 24x (max.)

Recording Speed: Supports 4x speed writing (CD-R)

Supports 4x speed rewriting (CD-RW)

Connectors MIDI Connectors: 5-pin DIN type

USB Connector

Input Jack 1-8: XLR type, phantom power

Input Jack 1-8: 1/4 in. TRS phone type

Guitar (Hi-Z) Jack: 1/4 in. phone type

Digital In Connectors: Coaxial type

Digital Out Connectors: Coaxial type

Foot Switch Jack: 1/4 in. phone type

Master Out Jack L/R: 1/4 in. TRS phone type

Monitor Out Jack L/R: RCA phono type

AUX Send Jack L/R: RCA phono type

Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4 in. phone type

Power Supply DC 12 V (AC Adaptor)

Current Draw 3.6A

Physical Dimensions: 18-3/8 x 14-9/16 x 4-11/16 in. (466 x 369 x 118 mm)

Weight: 14 lbs. 13 oz. / 6.7 kg

Accessories (included):
Owner's Manual
Appendices
Mixer Block diagram
Application Software CD (VS-2000 Wave Converter)
Short Cut Seal
Power Cord
AC Adaptor (PSB-3U)

Options:
24-bit Effect Expansion Boards: VS8F-2, VS8F-3
Foot Switch: FS-5U (BOSS)
Pedal Switch: DP-2

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Sets a new standard for affordable digital recording! With 18 tracks, 8 XLR inputs, and support for 3rd party plug-ins via optional VS8F-3 effects card, this next-generation V-Studio gives users the power to create like never before. The optional VS20-VGA adds a VGA output and a port for mouse-based graphical editing and control. Mouse and monitor not included.

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