For Immediate Release

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

VS-2400CD DIGITAL STUDIO

Brings 24-track Recording, CD Burning and Software-Style Interface To the Masses

Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 16, 2003—Roland is proud to announce the VS-2400CD Digital Studio Workstation. This compact recording workstation inherits many features from the flagship VS-2480CD—like premium analog components, motorized faders and powerful software control—while adding new features of its own such as RSS 3-D panning and V-LINK for integrating Edirol video products. Onboard effects and an internal CD drive let musicians mix, master and burn like a pro—all at a surprisingly low price.

The VS-2400CD provides 24 primary recording tracks and 384 Virtual Tracks for recording—all with 24-bit sound quality. A built-in 48-channel digital mixer eliminates the need for an external mixer, while 13 motorized faders make it easy to switch between the VS-2400CD’s 16 input channels, 24 playback tracks and eight effect returns. The operating system features an intuitive graphic LCD with mouse-based editing and a convenient VGA monitor output—just like the VS-2480CD. This lets musicians edit tracks using simple drag-and-drop commands, or even take advantage of a sleek software-style interface when used with an external monitor.

The VS-2400CD is not just an affordable version of the VS-2480CD; it comes with new features of its own. With RSS Panning, musicians can create realistic 3-D panning without complicated editing. Up to six mono sources can be placed in a 3-D sound field, which can even be written to an Automix. And with Roland’s exclusive V-LINK technology, the VS-2400CD can be used to trigger video clips—or even control video parameters like color balance and brightness—when used with the Edirol DV-7PR Digital Video Workstation (sold separately).

Onboard effects include dedicated 4-band EQ and dynamics on 32 channels, plus two stereo effects processors (expandable via additional VS8F-2 Effects Expansion Boards) with onboard mastering tools. A low-profile CD burner comes standard, giving musicians everything they need to burn CDs or even import .WAV files directly into a song. An 8-channel R-BUS port allows the VS-2400CD to be connected directly to another VS-2400/2480CD, to the SI-24 Studio Interface for more faders and I/O, or even to a computer equipped with Roland’s RPC-1 R-BUS audio card.

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)