Vs1880 or computer recording?

[chestwick91]

Here is the deal, I got a VS-1880 but don't really know how to use it... I want an apple or other computer...All i really want to do is record my band then let somebody else mix and master it....Also in the near future i want to start a one man project and record some keyboard or midi sounds. Should i sell my 1880 and get a good computer setup? if so what would it cost... and should i sell my vs 1880?
whats easier the 1880 or computer....or is there a way to hook up my 1880 to a computer so i could record on it and then use other programs with mixing and mastering Or can i get a midi keyboard for it?
thanks

[dturcotte]

I had been working with a 1680 for years and finally decided to make the jump to computer (although i still have the 1680 and 880 for back up).

I ended up getting the Presonus Firpod ($600) and it comes with Cubase LE. So far I am very pleased with it and have already upgraded to Cubase SX3 and Wavelab 6 so I can complete everything myself. I am also adding another Firepod so I can record 16 tracks at once if needed. It is very user friendly and the VST plugins are great. Definitely not taking away from the Roland effects (if you have the card(s)) but the VST plugins are very easy to work with.

I guess it all depends on what you really want to do. You can definatley use the 1880 to record and then send it to the computer with some mastering software and proper sound card.

I have just found, so far, that the sound from the computer recording is much more crisp and the EQ seems so precise on adjustments. One thing I do miss is the altogether mastering effects on the 1680.

Cost? Do you already have a computer? Does it have the Ram, processor power, and hard drive space? If you do then it is just a matter of getting the interface and there are many to choose from. Prices vary all over the place. It depends on how much you want to send at once. How elaborate do you want to get?

I would definately recommend playing with the 1880 and see how it fits with you. Maybe it is just fine.

[ermghoti]

Ditto. You won't get much selling the VS, certainly not enough to replace what it does. Get a DMP3, a SCSI burner if you don't already have one, and go to town. Visit vsplanet.com when you get stuck.

The VS's are capable of making decent recordings, even if they are eventually more headache than necessary (non-upgradable, won't interface with computers, tied to archaic backup system, limited HD's etc). When you have learned how to record with the Roland, you will have a much better idea what you want out of a PC rig.

[chestwick91]

Well i guess the problem is, that computer seems easier to me, and i want to hook.. I really like keyboard effects and i am just not sure that i can hook that up and record stuff with it. I want to apply space sounding fx's and i wanted it to be easy to hook up i guess with a computer. I like screwing around with fun noises, and the 1880 has none plus the dam thing is hard

[dturcotte]

How long you been using the 1880? I found the VS's to be very user friendly, just very tedious. Jumping here, jumping there, shift and whatever. The 1880 is a very good machine. You shouldn't give up on it yet.

I just think that if you're frustrated with the 1880 already, you should really think twice about jumping on the computer side. Once you understand the basics of what you want to do and how to do them, it will come easy.

Don't give up on the VS yet... it's great machine and works very well. Read the books and jump the vsplanet forum. They are great people and very knowledgable. But then again, you also have that right here too! Check the Roalnd forum out.

But don't let me discourage you from jumping into the computer recording. It's a great thing with many possibilities. Check to see if there are any demo versions out there for some of these software. Play around with em and then make up your mind.

Hope it helps.