Roland Introduces VS-1880 V-Studio Workstation
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VS-1880
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February 4, 2000
Roland is pleased to announce the new VS-1880 Digital
Studio Workstation—the most feature-packed integrated hard disk recording
studio in the company’s history. As the successor to the very popular VS-1680,
this new V-Studio features 18 tracks, a 28-channel digital mixer, plus the same
great features the VS-1680 has become famous for—all in a cool, black tabletop
unit that looks as futuristic as its features.
The VS-1880’s hardware improvements include new 24-bit AD/DA converters
which allow users to take full advantage of its 24-bit MT Pro recording mode.
The 1880 can also record in a new Audio CD Image format, allowing quick and repeatable
CD-burning through the use of a new dedicated CD-RW Mastering button.
While the V-Xpanded software effectively increased the number of recording
tracks on the VS-1680 to 18, two of these tracks were limited to use as a stereo
mastering deck. The new VS-1880, however, offers 18 discreet tracks of recording
and playback. Any of these 18 tracks can be used for mastering purposes—giving
users increased flexibility and recording space.
The VS-1880’s improved CD-RW Mastering function permits direct recording
in Audio CD Image Format. This means users no longer have to wait while an image
file is built each time they wish to burn a CD. The dedicated CD-RW Mastering
Button located on the front panel reduces layered menus—all of which makes
the CD burning process far more streamlined.
Sharing much in common with its predecessor, the VS-1880’s other impressive
specifications include: 8-track simultaneous recording; 288 "Virtual"
tracks for recording multiple ideas and arrangements; totally non-destructive
digital audio editing (cut, copy, exchange, move, etc.); powerful automated digital
mixing including effects and EQ; CD recording capability with an optional CD Recording
System; and two optional multi-effects boards (VS8F-2) offering four independent
stereo effects processors, including reverb, delay, compression, chorus and COSM
Microphone/Guitar Amp models—plus a Mastering Tool Kit and COSM Speaker Modeling
for creating polished-sounding mixes that translate over a variety of listening
environments.
Connections to the VS-1880 include: 10 24-bit audio inputs - 2 balanced XLR-type
inputs w/ phantom power, 6 balanced 1/4" inputs, and 1 stereo digital input
(optical/coaxial); 12 audio outputs - 8 24-bit RCA-type outputs (Master L/R, Aux.A
L/R, Aux.B L/R, Monitor L/R), and 2 stereo digital outputs (optical and coaxial),
plus a phones output; a SCSI interface and MIDI In and Out/Thru ports.
All VS-1880’s come bundled with Emagic’s® Logic™ VS and
Liquid Audio’s Liquifier Pro™ software, giving users an easy way to
view and edit all of their audio files on Mac® or PC alongside MIDI sequences,
plus publishing software for the Internet.
For more information, visit
Roland on the web at www.rolandus.com. | 
