VS 1680HD

[JOHNNY MAYO]

BESIDES THE MUSICIANS FRIEND, WHAT OTHER CATALOGS CARRY THE VS1680HD? I AM LOOKING TO BUY THE 1680 AND A CD DUPLICATING OUTFIT. IS THE 1680 ALL I NEED, OR DO I NEED A PREAMP AND MAYBE A COMPRESSOR? I'M NEW AT RECORDING AND NEED SOME HELP IF ANYBODY CAN.IS THERE A GOOD SIGHT OUT THERE THAT MIGHT HAVE A BETTER PRICE THAN 4199.99 FOR THE VS1680HD PACKAGE? THANKS!!

[Even]

Hey the VS1680 is available everywhere. It is the number one stand alone on the market. So it is a shop around thing. www.8thstreet.com www.sweetwater.com www.Zzounds.com www.musicemporium.com check them out

[Coz]

I just bought the VS1680. If you look around the web you may be able to find a used one below retail (check harmony central and check e-bay-I've seen a loaded system for around $2500). You have the option of getting 1 or 2 plug in cards which contain a ton of effects so you won't need outboard effects gear. To really find out what your getting, I suggest getting the May and April '99 back issues of Electronic Musician. These contain a full review of the VS1680 by itself and compared to 6 other standalone systems. I am still new to the system. I will try to pass along info as I learn my way around the unit.

[JOHNNY MAYO]

Thanks coz!

[Larry Sheehan]

I also recommend that you visit the VS Planet website for additional information. http://www.vsplanet.com
Same BBS engine as this site, and I think our esteemed Dragon has bbeen over a time or two.

[Maestro]

I just bought the VS1680 2 days ago from a local music supplier. Their price was a few hundred bucks higher than any of the mail order guys, but when I showed them their ads, they matched it. No shipping costs! Got the unit and 2 effects cards for $2550!