Roland V-STUDIO 700 Digital Audio Workstation
The Ultimate Solution for Music Production
Cakewalk and Roland selected only the very best components in designing V-STUDIO 700. At the heart of the system is SONAR 8 Producer, the leading DAW in the market today. SONAR 8 Producer gives you everything you need for recording, composing, editing, mixing, and mastering. Cakewalk’s flagship instruments, Dimension Pro (included in SONAR 8 Producer) and Rapture, are also part of the software package. The software is intelligently matched with state-of-the-art hardware that meets Roland’s high standards of quality and reliability.
Taken as a whole, V-STUDIO 700 offers the “tactile feel” of working in a traditional studio, but in a way that takes advantage of everything modern technology has to offer. The system represents the best that software and hardware have to offer with amazing control, integration, and sound quality.
- The VS-700C Console offers broader ranging control and deeper editing and mixing functionality for SONAR than any control surface on the market today
- The critically acclaimed SONAR 8 Producer digital audio workstation is renowned for its music creation features and industry leading 64-bit audio engine
- VS-700R High-speed USB 2.0 audio interface that provides all the recording and routing capabilities needed to handle any music production task
- The 18/24 I/O module also includes an onboard Fantom VS hardware synthesizer based on the world-renowned Roland Fantom series
Recording
Preserve every nuance of your recording using the VS-700R 24-bit/192 kHz I/O. With 18 inputs and 24 outputs, you can capture any performance—from solo artists to large bands. Set-up is hassle free and easy with only one cable to connect to the control surface and one cable to connect to the computer.
Music Production
The V-STUDIO 700 starts your productions off with the best out of the box sounds you’ll find anywhere. With preset track templates, instantly pull up amazing sounds from included virtual instruments like Beatscape, Rapture, Z3TA+ and Dimension Pro. And with the legendary Roland Fantom hardware synth built right into the I/O, you have countless of inspiring instruments to choose from to sculpt your own original beats and sound.
Editing
The VS-700C V-STUDIO Console offers hands-on control of your editing without ever having to use your mouse. With tight integration inside of SONAR, you can make precision edits quickly without ever breaking your workflow. And SONAR 8 Producer includes exclusive technologies like AudioSnap, V-Vocal, Smart MIDI Tools, and Active Controller Technology that allow you to make pinpoint edits quickly.
Mixing and Mastering
VS-700C V-STUDIO Console’s familiar hardware interface gives you such deep hands on control of your mixing that you might even forget that you’re working with a computer. And with 49 effects included in SONAR, and a 64-bit mix engine, your final mixes will get that final polish they need.
The VS-700C V-STUDIO Console offers hands on control of your production environment with everything you need right at your fingertips. Use features like the surround joystick and T-bar for front/rear balance, LFE Send, and Width control. The console also allows you to quickly switch to video control mode with one click of a button and use the T-Bar, Jog & Shuttle Wheel, Transport, and more to control hardware such as EDIROL’s DV-7 line of nonlinear video editors, or any video or image hardware with V-LINK support.
Specification:
Hardware Specifications
Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels
Record: 19, Playback: 24 (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) Record: 15, Playback: 20 (88.2 kHz, 96 kHz) Record: 5, Playback: 10 (192 kHz) (*1)
Signal Processing
PC interface: 24-bit AD/DA Conversion: 24-bit Internal: 40-bit
Sampling Frequency
AD/DA Conversion: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz DIGITAL 1, 2 (IN/OUT): 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Nominal Input Level
INPUT 1-8: -40 to +4 dBu (Pad ON ) -60 to -16 dBu (Pad OFF) AUX IN: -60 to -20 dBu (NORMAL ) -50 to -10 dBu (Hi-Z)
Pad
20 dB (ON/OFF)
Maximum Input Level
INPUT 1-8: +2 dBu (Pad OFF) +22 dBu (Pad ON ) AUX IN: -2 dBu (NORMAL
Input Impedance
INPUT 1-8: 35 k ohms AUX In: 3 k ohms (NORMAL) 470 k ohms (Hi-Z)
Head Room
18 dB
Nominal Output Level
MAIN OUT, SUB OUT, OUTPUT 1-10: +4 dBu (balanced)
Maximum Output Level
MAIN OUT, SUB OUT, OUTPUT1-10: +22 dBu (balanced) PHONES 1-2: 100 mW + 100 mW (32 ohms loaded)
Output Impedance
MAIN OUT, SUB OUT, OUTPUT1-10: 600 ohms (balanced) PHONES 1-2: 44 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance
MAIN OUT, SUB OUT, OUTPUT 1-10: 10 k ohms or greater PHONES 1-2: 32 ohms or greater
Phantom Power
DC +48 V (unloaded maximum), 10 mA (maximum load *) All XLR type inputs *Should be less than 50 mA in total
Frequency Response (INPUT 1-8 to MAIN OUT)
20 Hz - 20 kHz 0 dB/-2 dB (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) 20 Hz - 40 kHz 0 dB/-2 dB (88.2 kHz, 96 kHz) 20 Hz - 60 kHz 0 dB/-3 dB (192 kHz) 20 Hz - 90 kHz 0 dB/-8 dB (192 kHz) (*1)
Frequency Response (AUX IN to MAIN OUT)
20 Hz - 20 kHz 0 dB/-2 dB (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) 20 Hz - 40 kHz 0 dB/-3 dB (88.2 kHz, 96 kHz) 20 Hz - 40 kHz 0 dB/-3 dB (192 kHz) 20 Hz - 90 kHz 0 dB/-12 dB (192 kHz) (*1, *2) * NORMAL/Hi-Z, SENS = min.
Total Harmonic Distortion +Noise
INPUT 1-8 to MAIN OUT: 0.07 % typ. (Pad ON , GAIN = min., -1 dB) AUX IN to MAIN OUT: 0.07 % typ. (NORMAL
Residual Noise Level
INPUT 1-8 to MAIN OUT: -81 dBu typ. (Pad ON , GAIN = min., 400 ohms terminated, IHF-A) AUX IN to MAIN OUT: -83 dBu typ. (Pad ON
Equivalent Input Noise Level (E.I.N.)
INPUT 1-8: -123 dBu typ. (Pad OFF, GAIN = max.,400 ohms terminated, IHF-A) AUX IN: -120 dBu typ. (NORMAL
AD block INPUT 1-8: 104 dB typ. (Pad ON, GAIN = min.) AUX IN: 106 dB typ. (NORMAL/Hi-Z, SENS = min.) DA block MAIN OUT, SUB OUT, OUTPUT 1-10: 108 dB typ. (*3)
Crosstalk@1 kHz
INPUT 1-8 to MAIN OUT: -98 dB typ. (Pad ON, GAIN = min.) (*2, *3)
Built-in Sound Generator (Fantom VS)
Parts: 16 parts Maximum Polyphony: 128 voices Wave Memory: 128 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent) Preset: Patches 1,152 + 256 (GM2) Rhythm Sets: 19 + 9 (GM2) ARX Series Expansion: 1 slot
Display
(VS-700C Console) 32 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD) x 2 40 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD) x 1
Connectors (VS-700C Console)
AUX IN jack: 1/4 inch phone type, PHONES jacks (PHONES1, 2): Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, FOOT SW jacks (FOOT SW 1, 2): 1/4 inch phone type, USB connector: USB Type B, AC IN
Connectors (VS-700R I/O)
INPUT jacks (1-8): XLR type, 1/4 inch TRS phone type, MAIN OUT jacks (L/R): XLR type, SUB OUT jacks (L/R): 1/4 inch TRS phone type, OUTPUT jacks (1-10): 1/4 inch TRS phone type, WORD CLOCK connector (IN, OUT): BNC type, DIGITAL 1 jacks (AES/EBU IN, OUT): XLR type, (COAXIAL IN, OUT): RCA phono type, DIGITAL 2 jacks (ADAT IN, OUT): Optical type, MIDI connectors (IN, OUT), USB connector: USB type B, AC IN *Analog XLR type... 1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD
Power Supply
AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption
VS-700C Console: 31 W (AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V) VS-700R I/O: 33 W (AC 117 V) , 39 W (AC 230 V, AC 240 V)
Accessories
Power Cord x 2, USB Cable, Special Cable, VS-700R Rack Mount Angle x 2, Getting Started, VS-700 Owner's Manual, SONAR 8 User's Guide, Shortcuts and Quick Keys Guide, SONAR 8 DVD-ROMs, Dimension Pro DVD-ROM, RAPTURE + SONAR V-STUDIO 700 Driver CD-ROM
Options
Pedal Switch (Roland DP-2)
System Requirements
Operating System
Microsoft®Windows Vista®, Windows Vista®x64, Windows®XP Professional
Computer
Windows compatible computer equipped with a USB 2.0 (Hi-SPEED USB) port
CPU/Clock
Intel®Pentium®4 3.0GHz or higher, Core2Duo, Core2Quad recommended
Memory (RAM)
2 GB or higher
Hard Disk Space
30 GB or higher
Hard Disk Type
7,200 RPM or higher/SATA
Graphics (resolution, color depth)
Minimum: 1024 x 768 16-bit color Recommended: 1280 x 960, 24-bit color or higher
Required Hardware
DVD-ROM Drive (Install), CD-R Drive (For CD writing), DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R, or DVD+/-RW Drive (Dual Layer-capable drive required for installation of SONAR 8 Producer content)
Size and Weight (VS-700C Console)
Width
730 mm
28-3/4 inches
28-3/4 inches
Depth
430.9 mm
17 inches
17 inches
Height
126.5 mm
5 inches
5 inches
Weight
10.2 kg
22 lbs. 8 oz.
22 lbs. 8 oz.
Size and Weight (VS-700R I/O)
Width
433.9 mm
17-1/8 inches
17-1/8 inches
Depth
348.4 mm
13-3/4 inches
13-3/4 inches
Height
87.3 mm
3-7/16 inches
3-7/16 inches
Weight
5.3 kg
11 lbs. 11 oz.
11 lbs. 11 oz.
*1 ... (** kHz) = Sampling Frequency
*2 ... Internal Direct Monitor Mixer setting Stereo Link ON. Input channel fader. Unity only one channel.
*3 ... At all sampling frequency
* SONAR does not support Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP x64
*2 ... Internal Direct Monitor Mixer setting Stereo Link ON. Input channel fader. Unity only one channel.
*3 ... At all sampling frequency
* SONAR does not support Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP x64
