Free Software Upgrade for VS-2480 Released
June 4, 2003
Roland announced
a major upgrade for their VS-2480HD and VS-2480CD Digital
Studio Workstations.
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 with
the Version 2.011 System Software, Roland is taking the VS-2480 to the next level.
This software upgrade for both the VS-2480HD and VS-2480CD Digital
Studio Workstations adds a 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.
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 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 www.rolandus.com/support/updatesdrivers
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