For Immediate Release

Rebecca Eaddy
Marketing Communications Manager
Roland Corporation U.S.
(323) 890-3718
Rebecca.Eaddy@RolandUS.com

VS-2480 SOFTWARE UPGRADE

Major upgrade for best selling VS-2480HD and VS-2480CD Digital Studio Workstations

Los Angeles, Calif., June. 3 , 2003—Introduced in 2001, the VS-2480 was the first 24-track workstation with full mouse-based waveform editing, VGA output, and moving-fader automation. Now Roland has elevated the capability of VS-2480 to the next level with the announcement of Version 2.011 System Software.

This major software upgrade for both the VS-2480HD and VS-2480CD Digital Studio Workstations adds a comprehensive Control Surface mode which allows the operator to use the buttons, knobs, and motorized faders of the VS-2480 to control parameters of many popular software-based recording and sequencing programs. This hands-on style of control frees the user from the constraints of mouse-based mixing. With its plethora of buttons, knobs, faders, and transport controls, the VS-2480 makes an excellent control surface for use with practically any software application.

Version 2.011 System Software includes several pre-configured templates that map the VS-2480’s buttons, knobs, and faders to key parameters of popular computer-based sequencing and recording programs. Included are templates for Emagic® Logic 5™, Steinberg® Cubase™, and a HUI™ template for any software application that can be controlled by Mackie’s® HUI controllers, such as Digidesign® ProTools™ and Mark of the Unicorn® Digital Performer™. This update essentially turns the VS-2480 into a fully capable hardware controller for most audio recording and MIDI sequencing applications.

Version 2.011 also allows VS-2480 owners to design their own user templates for controlling and editing other programs or any hardware that responds to MIDI control. This means a musician can perform most major operations for supported programs directly from the VS-2480 without having to use the computer’s mouse or keyboard.

In addition to the Control Surface Mode, Version 2.011 enhances the VS-2480’s compatibility with the VS-2400CD Digital Studio Workstation. The 2480 can open and read sessions created in a VS-2400CD, and sessions created in the VS-2480 can be saved as a VS-2400 project. This provides totally seamless compatibility and exchange of song data and tracks between these two popular workstations.

Version 2.011 System Software is now available as a free download from the Roland US website. VS-2480HD and VS-2480CD owners can find it at http://www.rolandus.com/support/updatesdrivers.

Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment, multimedia products and music accessories. For more information, contact Roland Corporation U.S., 5100 S. Eastern Ave., P.O. Box 910921, Los Angeles, CA 90091-0921, (323) 890-3700 (x3718—for media use only).