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Roland Releases VS-2480 Software Upgrade
June 03, 2003
Advertisement 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 Recent Roland headlines
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