Cakewalk V-Studio 20 USB Audio Interface
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This USB interface comes with built-in BOSS guitar effects and backing tracks! Plug in your guitar and XLR mic, connect your computer, and start recording.
Overview
Cakewalk integrates BOSS guitar effects with Roland's breakthrough COSM modeling into their powerful V-Studio 20 with Guitar Tracks software for an incredible and simple recording experience. The V-Studio 20 matches the simplicity of a portable, hardware recording system with the power, flexibility, and control of modern computer-based recording so whether you're at home or on the road, you can easily connect a guitar or mic to the VS20 hardware and dial up genuine BOSS sounds.
Once you're ready, record directly to your computer for further editing and mixing using Cakewalk Guitar Tracks recording software. Don't settle for imitations Roland, Cakewalk and BOSS are names you can trust to deliver the best recording solutions for today's musicians.
- Control your mix and playback with real faders, knobs, and buttons
- Incredible tones from zero-latency, hardware COSM DSP effects with software control
- Easy to understand, the hardware matches software with tight integration
- Includes connections for monitors, headphones, pedals, and footswitches
- Easily arrange, edit, and mix your song
- Includes a suite of 11 stunning effects
- Features the Roland TTS-1 synthesizer
- Jam to 1 GB of loops, songs, and backing tracks
- Tight integration with hardware for flawless recording
The V Studio 20 hardware combines a stereo… read more audio interface, control surface, and built-in stereo mics providing amazing guitar tones with a Hi-Z input and on-board BOSS-powered, COSM DSP effects for amp simulation and 4 virtual pedal modules including Compression, Overdrive/Distortion, Chorus/Mod, Delay with 36 genuine BOSS effects and 50 presets. Record vocals with a phantom powered XLR input and get a great sound with built-in latency free COSM DSP for harmony, real-time pitch correction, reverb and compression.
The Hardware and software share a similar user-interface and feature controls that make it easy for anyone to record their music. The Compact design and USB-bus power make the V-Studio 20 perfect for mobile recording with a laptop or Netbook.
2. Dial up the perfect guitar or vocal tone using genuine BOSS effects
3. Choose your backing tracks, hit record, and then play your parts
4. Use the VS20 as a control surface for mixing and playback
5. Master your song and then burn a CD or make an MP3 read less
Once you're ready, record directly to your computer for further editing and mixing using Cakewalk Guitar Tracks recording software. Don't settle for imitations Roland, Cakewalk and BOSS are names you can trust to deliver the best recording solutions for today's musicians.
Features:
- Compact, portable, and USB bus-powered; Perfect for mobile recording- Control your mix and playback with real faders, knobs, and buttons
- Incredible tones from zero-latency, hardware COSM DSP effects with software control
- Easy to understand, the hardware matches software with tight integration
- Includes connections for monitors, headphones, pedals, and footswitches
Guitar Track Software:
- Record and playback up to 32 tracks of audio- Easily arrange, edit, and mix your song
- Includes a suite of 11 stunning effects
- Features the Roland TTS-1 synthesizer
- Jam to 1 GB of loops, songs, and backing tracks
- Tight integration with hardware for flawless recording
The V Studio 20 hardware combines a stereo… read more audio interface, control surface, and built-in stereo mics providing amazing guitar tones with a Hi-Z input and on-board BOSS-powered, COSM DSP effects for amp simulation and 4 virtual pedal modules including Compression, Overdrive/Distortion, Chorus/Mod, Delay with 36 genuine BOSS effects and 50 presets. Record vocals with a phantom powered XLR input and get a great sound with built-in latency free COSM DSP for harmony, real-time pitch correction, reverb and compression.
The Hardware and software share a similar user-interface and feature controls that make it easy for anyone to record their music. The Compact design and USB-bus power make the V-Studio 20 perfect for mobile recording with a laptop or Netbook.
Recording in 5 Easy Steps
1. Connect a guitar or mic to the VS20 hardware2. Dial up the perfect guitar or vocal tone using genuine BOSS effects
3. Choose your backing tracks, hit record, and then play your parts
4. Use the VS20 as a control surface for mixing and playback
5. Master your song and then burn a CD or make an MP3 read less
Specs
Number of Input Channels: 2
Digital Signal Processing: Maximum 24-bit (depending on software)
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
Residual Noise Level (IHF-A, typ.): 90 dBu or less
- (INPUT: GUITAR/BASS, 47 k ohm terminated, INPUT SENS knob = center, DIRECT MONITOR knob = center, OUTPUT LEVEL knob = center)
Nominal Input Level:
- GUITAR/BASS: -10 dBu
- MIC 2: -40 dBu
- LINE: -10 dBu
Input Impedance:
- GUITAR/BASS: 1 M ohm
- MIC 2: 4 k ohms
- LINE: 10 k ohms
Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT: -10 dBu
Output Impedance:
- OUTPUT: 2 k ohms
- PHONES: 44 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance:
- OUTPUT: 20 k ohms or greater
- PHONES: 32-100 ohms
Connectors
- GUITAR/BASS: 1/4 inch phone type
- MIC 2: XLR (balanced/phantom power +48 V)
- LINE: 1/4 inch phone, OUTPUT: RCA pin
- PHONES: Stereo 1/4 inch phone
- REC, PLAY (FOOT SW): TRS 1/4 inch phone
- EXP PEDAL: TRS 1/4 inch phone
- USB: B
Current Draw: 320 mA
Phantom Power: +48 V/10 mA
Dimensions (WxDxH): 11-13/16 x 5-11/16 x 2-1/8 inches (299 x 144 x 53 mm)
Weight: 760 g, 1 lb 11 oz (VS-20 hardware)
Cakewalk V Studio 20 and Guitar Track Software System Requirements
Desktop Requirements
USB Port
Windows XP (32-bit)/Windows Vista(32-bit)/Windows 7 (32-bit)*
Intel, Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500 or higher
512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
1024 x 768, 16-bit color screen resolution
DVD-ROM drive for installation
Netbook Requirements
USB Port
Windows 32-bit OS: XP /Vista /Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)*
Intel, Atom or AMD Athlon Neo Processor
1 GB RAM
100 MB for core program (6 GB recommended)
1024 x 600, 16-bit color screen resolution
DVD-ROM drive for installation, (available via download for Netbook users)
* Guitar Tracks 4 does not support Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, NT, or XP x64 Pro.
** Mac compatibility coming Q2 2010. Stay tuned for more details
Digital Signal Processing: Maximum 24-bit (depending on software)
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
Residual Noise Level (IHF-A, typ.): 90 dBu or less
- (INPUT: GUITAR/BASS, 47 k ohm terminated, INPUT SENS knob = center, DIRECT MONITOR knob = center, OUTPUT LEVEL knob = center)
Nominal Input Level:
- GUITAR/BASS: -10 dBu
- MIC 2: -40 dBu
- LINE: -10 dBu
Input Impedance:
- GUITAR/BASS: 1 M ohm
- MIC 2: 4 k ohms
- LINE: 10 k ohms
Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT: -10 dBu
Output Impedance:
- OUTPUT: 2 k ohms
- PHONES: 44 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance:
- OUTPUT: 20 k ohms or greater
- PHONES: 32-100 ohms
Connectors
- GUITAR/BASS: 1/4 inch phone type
- MIC 2: XLR (balanced/phantom power +48 V)
- LINE: 1/4 inch phone, OUTPUT: RCA pin
- PHONES: Stereo 1/4 inch phone
- REC, PLAY (FOOT SW): TRS 1/4 inch phone
- EXP PEDAL: TRS 1/4 inch phone
- USB: B
Current Draw: 320 mA
Phantom Power: +48 V/10 mA
Dimensions (WxDxH): 11-13/16 x 5-11/16 x 2-1/8 inches (299 x 144 x 53 mm)
Weight: 760 g, 1 lb 11 oz (VS-20 hardware)
Cakewalk V Studio 20 and Guitar Track Software System Requirements
Desktop Requirements
USB Port
Windows XP (32-bit)/Windows Vista(32-bit)/Windows 7 (32-bit)*
Intel, Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500 or higher
512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
1024 x 768, 16-bit color screen resolution
DVD-ROM drive for installation
Netbook Requirements
USB Port
Windows 32-bit OS: XP /Vista /Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)*
Intel, Atom or AMD Athlon Neo Processor
1 GB RAM
100 MB for core program (6 GB recommended)
1024 x 600, 16-bit color screen resolution
DVD-ROM drive for installation, (available via download for Netbook users)
* Guitar Tracks 4 does not support Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, NT, or XP x64 Pro.
** Mac compatibility coming Q2 2010. Stay tuned for more details
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(15 ratings)
Submitted March 10, 2014 by John Bonfield in Los Angeles, CA
"A Unique Gem for the Home Studio!"
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The V Studio 20 is a unique, highly affordable music production tool. The combination of an audio interface, mixer/control surface, and great guitar and vocal effects in a single good looking package has been invaluable to me.Setup was easy, as was the learning curve. The integration with the included Guitar Tracks software is amazing. i use it regularly for simple jam session projects. My main use for this device, though, is as a mixing and recording controller with Cakewalk Sonar X3 Producer, where it works flawlessly.Cons: Turning on phantom power requires opening the COSM software and navigating to an obscure setup screen and clicking a tiny red button. A simple physical phantom power button on unit itself should have been used. I also miss not having a second mic input, but the many advantages of this unit far outweigh these shortcomings.The VS 20 was already an incredible value at $299, but since Roland and Cakewalk have split up the price has plunged to $179! I am going to by a second unit to use with my laptop away from home.
Sound
The preamps are clean and have decent gain. The built in mics are surprisingly good, but they are very sensitive to noise from touching the unit.
Features
Most useful for me are the faders which can control up to 24 DAW tracks,, and the transport controller. The COSM guitar effects are superb.
Ease of Use
Easy to set up, and fairly easy to figure out.… read more The only challenge for me was somewhat obscure setup screen, but I soon got it sorted.
Quality
Solid feel, metal chassis.
Value
At $179, the V Studio 20 has to be one of the greatest deals available for home studio enthusiasts.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't used them, but the breakup of the Cakewalk/Roland partnership may make customer support more difficult.
The Wow Factor
i think my VS 20 looks very cool on my desktop workstation.
Musical Background:
Playing Guitar for 45 years. DAWs for 10 years. Create music for
Musical Style:
Blues, rock, neoclassical. read less
Sound
The preamps are clean and have decent gain. The built in mics are surprisingly good, but they are very sensitive to noise from touching the unit.
Features
Most useful for me are the faders which can control up to 24 DAW tracks,, and the transport controller. The COSM guitar effects are superb.
Ease of Use
Easy to set up, and fairly easy to figure out.… read more The only challenge for me was somewhat obscure setup screen, but I soon got it sorted.
Quality
Solid feel, metal chassis.
Value
At $179, the V Studio 20 has to be one of the greatest deals available for home studio enthusiasts.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't used them, but the breakup of the Cakewalk/Roland partnership may make customer support more difficult.
The Wow Factor
i think my VS 20 looks very cool on my desktop workstation.
Musical Background:
Playing Guitar for 45 years. DAWs for 10 years. Create music for
Musical Style:
Blues, rock, neoclassical. read less
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