Cakewalk V-Studio 100 Control Surface

Create anywhere with the USB interface, universal DAW controller and built in effects of the Cakewalk V-Studio 100 controller.

Overall User Ratings (based on 11 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    3 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted September 6, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com

"great portable all-in-one virtual studio"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Verified Customer zZounds has verified that this reviewer made a purchase from us.
I think it is to stay for some time, I am going to supplement it with octa-capture though since they are not enough inputs for some bigger projects. VS100 as for now do what's supposed to do and I'm satisfied with this purchase, if it was stolen I'd buy it again.
Sound
Sound is crystal and transparent as any good audio interface should be.
Features
basically all I need but I wish VS100 has more assignable knobs and one more motorized slider. Also I'd like to be able using wave recorder when connected to PC through USB, currently it's not possible. With unit was included generous software package like Sonar VS which is very nice trimmed version of Sonar X1.
Ease of Use
manual is not to descriptive, online support also no complete. Roland's video demonstration don't show much. Most of the features I discovered on cakewalk forum.
Quality
as usually roland products are very well made, this unit is like a brick and looks very professional and solid.
Value
It's a little bit overpriced but you can get good deal if you need to, especially at zzounds.com.
Manufacturer Support
never had to deal with roland support.
The Wow Factor
yes, it does look good and professional near my laptop.

Musical Background:

hobbyist musician and recording engineer

Musical Style:

pop, rock, jazz, classical
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Submitted December 26, 2010 by a customer from hotmail.com

"GET IT!! It's the Swiss Army Knife of USB Audio Interfaces...it does just about everything you could ask for..."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Verified Customer zZounds has verified that this reviewer made a purchase from us.
I think I will be quite happy with it.
Sound
The preamps are great on the V-Studio 100. Sound quality is excellent also. Most bang for the buck in a USB Audio Interface in this price range. NO IFS, ANDS, OR BUTS, and I've tried 'em all.
Features
ACT control of software plug-ins, a complete DAW controller with 100mm touch sensitive motorized fader, Digital Mixer with Reverb, Compression, and Parametric EQ built in (and sound great) 96Khz Sample rate, 8 ins, 11 outs...4 Balanced ins, 1 Hi-Z switchable, the list goes on...AND a Secure Digital Stand Alone recorder and Mixer to boot! Granted there are some features missing...but WOW...what do you expect?
Ease of Use
Product is very easy to use...there were some glitches getting up and running ..but overall...very simple.
Quality
The product is well built and feels durable...Meal Housing, nice display...metal touch sensitive fader, rubber buttons on trasport control, multifunction buttons and knobs, trim and sensitivity on inputs, Pan Control,.....On Board DSP Compressor/EQ button, Reverb selection, there's a LOT in this thing....very well done...5 times the product of the MBox...with MUCH BETTER sound and function...IMHO
Value
This is BY FAR the most bang for you buck....anywhere....highest quality, most features, and most useful in this price range.
Manufacturer Support
Support for the V-Studio has been good..but I just upgraded to Sonar X1 and can't get their Support group to get me my serial number...and I bought it FROM THEIR SITE!!!
The Wow Factor
It's a VERY Professional looking piece of gear...AND you get a lot for your money...the Interface, DAW Controller, SD recorder, Digital Mixer, in a sleek professional looking package. Sonar VS DAW Software, Studio Instruments, Rapture LE, Dimension LE, and Guitar Rig 3 LE...and quite a few more plug-ins, that's quite a bit for your money...IMHO THAT makes it VERY SEXY!!

Musical Background:

35 years

Musical Style:

ALL..primary is Classic Rock
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