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VS-2480DVD
Digital Studio Workstation
VS-2480DVD: Digital Studio Workstation
Features
The First V-Studio with DVD Archiving!
The VS-2480DVD takes Roland’s best-selling 24-track workstation and makes it even better with the addition of a DVD multi-drive for storing up to 4.7GB of data. Naturally, the VS-2480DVD has all the great features of the original—including 64-track digital mixing, motorized faders and VGA monitor support. It’s also compatible with the new VS8F-3 Plug-In Effect Expansion Board, opening up a world of plug-in effects.
Thanks to a new DVD multi-drive, the VS-2480DVD lets users store up to 4.7GB of data on a single DVD disc. This is great for archiving an album’s worth of songs—no more saving across multiple CDs! Of course, CD-R and CD-RW discs can also be used for normal CD burning.
New Plug-In Support with Optional VS8F-3
The VS-2480DVD supports the use of VS Plug-Ins by installing an optional VS8F-3 Plug-In Effect Expansion Board. Up to four boards can be installed, and each is capable of running two high-quality plug-ins from Roland, or optional 3rd party plug-ins from developers like Antares, Universal Audio, Massenburg, McDSP and more. This is the ultimate V-Studio for producers and songwriters alike.
- Flagship 24-track digital studio workstation with internal DVD multi-drive
- Store up to 4.7GB of project data on a single DVD-R or DVD-RW disc!
- New 3rd party plug-in support via optional VS8F-3 Plug-In Effect Expansion Board
Thanks to a new DVD multi-drive, the VS-2480DVD lets users store up to 4.7GB of data on a single DVD disc. This is great for archiving an album’s worth of songs—no more saving across multiple CDs! Of course, CD-R and CD-RW discs can also be used for normal CD burning.
New Plug-In Support with Optional VS8F-3
The VS-2480DVD supports the use of VS Plug-Ins by installing an optional VS8F-3 Plug-In Effect Expansion Board. Up to four boards can be installed, and each is capable of running two high-quality plug-ins from Roland, or optional 3rd party plug-ins from developers like Antares, Universal Audio, Massenburg, McDSP and more. This is the ultimate V-Studio for producers and songwriters alike.
Audio & Video
Audio
Specs
- Tracks
- Tracks: 24, V-tracks: 384 (16 V-Tracks per each Track)
- Sample Rate
- 96.0/88.2/64.0/48.0/44.1/32kHz *Adjustable range with vari-pitch function, 22.00kHz to 98.00kHz (at 96kHz), 22.00kHz to 50.00kHz (at 48kHz)
- Max. Simultaneous Recording/Playback Tracks
- Sample Rate 48/44.1/32kHz: [16tr.Rec/16tr.Play(M24, M16, CDR), 16tr.Rec/24tr.Play(MTP,MT1/2, LIV, LV2)
Sample Rate 96/88.2/64kHz: [8tr.Rec/8tr.Play(M24, M16, CDR), 8tr.Rec/12tr.Play(MTP,MT1/2, LIV, LV2)
*Depending on the organization of the song data or the disk drive performance etc., the number of tracks which can be simultaneoulsly recorded or played back may be limited. - Frequency Response
- 96.0kHz:20Hz to 40kHz (+0dB/-2dB), 88.2kHz:20Hz to 40kHz (+0dB/-2dB), 48.0kHz:20Hz to 22kHz (+0dB/-2dB), 44.1kHz:20Hz to 20kHz (+0dB/-2dB), 32.0kHz:20Hz to 14kHz (+0dB/-2dB)
- Projects
- 200 projects in each partition
- Marker
- 1000 per project
- Locator
- 100 (10 x 10 banks) per project
- Scene
- 100 (10 x 10 banks) per project
- Undo/Redo
- 999 Undo/1 Redo
- EQ
- 4-band (2 schelving + 2 peaking) * Useful simultaneously at up to 48ch in both Input Mixer and Track Mixer
- Dynamic Processor
- Compressor, Expander *Useful simultaneously at up to 48ch in both Input Mixer and Track Mixer. Compressor+Expander *Useful simultaneously at up to 24ch in Input Mixer or Track Mixer. *If this type is used at Mixer section, Dynamics cannot be used in the other Mixer.
- Effects
- Max. 8 stereo (One pre-installed + 3 more optional VS8F-2)
- Display
- 320 x 240 dots Graphic LCD (with backlit)
- Power Consumption
- 80W (AC 117/230/240V)
- Accessories
- Demo CD, PS/2 Mouse, Short Cut Seal, AC Cord
- Slim DVD MULTI Drive (Built-in Type)
- Read speed
- DVD-ROM: Max 8X CAV, CD-ROM: Max 24X CAV
- Maximum Write speed
- CD-R: Max16X Zone CLV, CD-RW: 4X CLV, High Speed CD-RW: 8XCLV, DVD-R: 2XCLV, DVD-RW: 1XCLV
- Support Buffer Underrun Free Recording (SmoothLink™)
- Size and Weight
- Width
- 620 mm
- 24-7/16 inches
- Depth
- 520 mm
- 20-1/2 inches
- Height
- 138 mm
- 5-7/16 inches
- Weight
- 13.4 kg
- 29 lbs. 9 oz.
- *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Articles
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Eugene Roberts
On tour with Kanye West, keyboardist and programmer Eugene Roberts relies on Roland and BOSS to create a larger-than-life sound and stage show.
Kelly McGuire
“The Roland VS recorders have changed how I work," says engineer/producer Kelly McGuire. "They have elevated my results."
VS Planet Radio
An inspiring "workaround" to the corporate broadcast barrier is Internet radio. Of particular relevance to the Roland community is VS-Planet Radio.
Yes
Yes practically invented prog-rock. Roland met up with the legendary band on the eve of their 35th anniversary world tour.
Accessories
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DP-2
Damper Pedal
Momentary footswitch for use with keyboards and recording products.
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FS-5U/-5L
Foot Switch
Durable metal footswitch available in latching and unlatching types.
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FS-6
Dual Footswitch
Two switches in one, BOSS’s new FS-6 combines latch- and momentary-type switching into one unit.
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DR-30
Microphone
Roland deepens its audio product line with the introduction of three new microphones — two for the stage, one for the studio.
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DR-50
Microphone
Roland deepens its audio product line with the introduction of three new microphones — two for the stage, one for the studio.
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DR-80C
Microphone
Roland deepens its audio product line with the introduction of three new microphones — two for the stage, one for the studio.
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RH-200
Headphones
Comfortable and accurate headphones for superior monitoring.
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RH-200S
Stereo Headphones
Offer the clarity, sonic accuracy, and comfort needed for mixing and silent practice.
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RH-300
Stereo Headphones
Roland’s top-of-the-line headphones.
Downloads
Updates & Drivers
- VS-2480 System Update Version 2.505 (SMF)
- This is the latest update for the VS-2480(CD, DVD). Please refer to the "VS-2480 Updating.pdf" for the update procedure.
Note to PC Users:
If you are having problems sending these files from your sequencer, or if you need a sequencer to send these files, download the PCSMF Update Application located here.
Note to Mac Users:
You will need the UPD SMF Update Application if you do not have access to a sequencer program. - T-Racks VS Plugin Update v1.002 (PC/Mac)
This is the latest update of the T-Racks Dynamics and EQ Plugins for VS. Please read the NOTE below, as well as the “README!!InstallingPlug-InUpdates.pdf” included in the download folder for the update instructions.
NOTE:
The update files that you download and save to your computer from the link above are enclosed in a compressed zip file. These files will need to be extracted from the zip file before you can burn them to a CD.- Control Surface Drivers (MAC)
- These are the drivers needed to control popular software programs from the VS-2480.
- Control Surface Drivers (PC)
- These are the drivers needed to control popular software programs from the VS-2480.
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
- Appendices (VS-2480CD_AP.pdf)
- Owners Manual (VS-2480CD_OM.pdf)
- Users Guide (VS-2480CD_UG.pdf)
- Questions and Answers (VS-2480_QA.pdf)
Support Documents
- VS-2480DVD TurboStart
- VS-2480CD TurboStart
- VS-2480 Owner’s Manual Addendum-Version 2
- This document describes in detail the new version 2 software enhancements for the VS-2480CD and VS-2480HD Digital Studio Workstations. This downloadable full color document describes the features of the new VGA main display, descriptions of the extended mouse and waveform enhancements on the VGA, and new features such as CD Capture and Phrase Parameter functions among others.
- An Introduction to Recording Your Own CD
- VS-2480 Phrase Pad Guide
- The new VS-2480 Phrase Pad Guide is now available for download!
This document describes the new Phrase Sequencer / Phrase Pad functions that were recently added to the VS-2480 in version 1.210 software. The text is taken from the forthcoming revised Owner's Manual for the VS-2480 (currently being written by Roland U.S. Product Support), and gives informative step-by-step instructions for both Realtime & Steptime sequencing of audio phrases within the VS-2480 Digital Studio Workstation. - VS-2480 Tip Sheet
- Understanding Your VS
- Recording basics and how they relate to your VS recorder.
- VS Series Compatible Media Guide
- VS-2480 Q&A -- Common Questions
- VS8F-3 Workshop 01: Mastering the Mastering Tool Kit
- This booklet takes you deep into the heart of the VS8F-3’s Mastering Tool Kit, or “MTK,” plug-in, explaining how to produce tight, punchy CDs from your finished mixes. You’ll find detailed explanations of the MTK’s EQ and dynamics processors, and a wealth of advanced tips.
- VS-2480/VS-2480CD Control Surface Mode Guide
- This document explains the use of the VS-2480 Control Surface Mode.