VS-880EX
Digital Studio Workstation
VS-880EX: Digital Studio Workstation
Features
The VS-880EX Digital Studio Workstation resets the standard for full-featured, compact digital recording workstations. Building upon the legendary success of the original VS-880, the upgraded VS-880EX model offers high-powered digital recording with stunning built-in effects, more inputs and outputs, more simultaneous recording tracks, more Virtual Tracks, a refined backlit display and a simplified user interface complete with acclaimed EZ Routing navigation.
- Completely self-contained digital recording studio: fully digital recording/editing, 16-channel automated mixing, expanded EQ capabilities
- World-class built-in dual independent stereo multi-effects processing with 34 algorithms: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, COSM Guitar Amp Simulation, Voice Transformer, "Lo-Fi" mode, Mic Simulator, Vocoder and more (no optional effects board required)
- 128 Virtual Tracks of digital hard disk recording; up to 8 tracks of simultaneous recording and playback
- New 20-bit A/D and D/A converters for pristine audio quality and increased dynamic range
- Expanded Input section with 6 balanced TRS inputs and 2 digital inputs (Optical or Coax.)
- Expanded Output section with 4 analog outputs and 4 digital outputs (Optical and Coax.)
- Non-destructive audio editing: cut, copy, erase, exchange, move, insert, etc.; 999 levels of Undo for "no fear" recording and editing
- Built-in SCSI port offers storage/interface with a variety of drives, computer peripherals, etc.
- MIDI Time Code and MIDI Machine Control for sync
- Audio CD recording and data backup with optional CD-R drive
- Note that this product is no longer in production. Similar capabilities can be found in the BOSS BR-1180/1180CD Digital Recording Studio.
Downloads
Updates & Drivers
- VS-880EX System Update Version 2.014 (PC - ZIP) (573K)
- This compressed file contains a file to update the operating system of the VS-880EX from a Zip Disk. Read the README.TXT file for installation instructions. This update provides compatibility with the new VS-CDRII drive.
- VS-880EX System Update Version 2.014 (Mac - ZIP) (1.2MB)
- This .hqx file contains a file to update the operating system of the VS-880EX from a Zip Disk. Read the README.TXT file for installation instructions. This update provides compatability with the new VS-CDRII drive.
- VS-880EX System Update Version 2.014 (PC - SMF) (786K)
- This compressed file contains several .MID files to update the operating system of the VS-880EX. Read the README.TXT file for installation instructions. This update provides compatibility with the new VS-CDRII drive.
Note to PC Users: You will need the PC SMF Update Application if you do not have access to a sequencer program. - VS-880EX System Update Version 2.014 (Mac - SMF) (1.2MB)
- This .hqx file contains several .MID files to update the operating system of the VS-880EX. Read the README.TXT file for installation instructions.
Note to Mac Users: You will need the UPD SMF Update Application if you do not have access to a sequencer program.
Support
If you have questions about operating your Roland, BOSS or Cakewalk product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support department by phone or email.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.
Product Manuals
- Owners Manual (VS-880EX_OM.pdf)
- Addendum (VS-880EX_V2_AD.pdf)
- Quick Start (VS-880EX_QS.pdf)
- Applications Guide (VS-880EX_AG.pdf)