Battle between VS880EX - Korg D16 - DAW

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Hi guys,

I've currently using a digital recording computer with Audiowerks 2 card. It's too troublesome to work with the computer, though editing is easy. No knobs, no decent effects and lots of compatiblity problems. So, I've decided to give it up and switch to a multi-track hard disk recorder.

I'm considering to get either the VS880EX or the Korg D16. Anyone out there that have the chance to use both recorder, can tell me which is a better buy?

What is the pros and cons of both units?
How's their build in effects and amp simulation?

Thanks!
 
Neither...

I'd go with the Akai DPS-16, and here's why...

The most important thing is the quality of the recording. The Korg unit is a 24 bit unit that has a 32 bit internal processor.
The Akai DPS-16 is a 24 bit unit that has a 56 bit internal processor.
The Korg has several combined-stereo faders.
The Akai has 16 seperate faders.
The Korg has a 2 gig hard-drive.
The Akai has a 10 gig hard-drive.
The Korg has small faders, small buttons and dials, and a small screen. (in a small unit)
The Akai has much larger controls and an easy to read screen.

Both sell for around the same price (about $2,000 US)

If you want to check out both on-line, try...
www.korg.com
www.akaipro.com

Make your own comparisons. The Akai has less options as far as amp and mic simulators, but it smokes the Korg and Roland units in sound quality, functionality, hard-drive space, mixing, etc.

Definitely stay away from the VS880EX.. it's already becoming a dinosaur.
 
On the other hand,Roland has the 24 bit VS 890 which is already out in several countries,and will probably be available in the US soon,which means that the 880EXs that dealers still have in stock will become a lot cheaper soon,so if you want to save some money it's an alternative.I've never personally used either the Korg or the Akai,but I have owned an 880EX since12/98 and I feelit's a good machine,even for what I paid for it then($1375) It has a lot of very good FX and even though it's 16 bit,it can do good work.Cheers!
 
Hi, i am curious to know what you decided.
here in Italy Akai is much expensive. I am actually deciding between VS 840 EX or making a bit of stretch up with Korg D 16.
In Italy prices are:
Akay 2500USD
VS 840 EX 1100USD
D 16 1500 USD
With these prices in mind what will you advise me ??
Tks
 
Hi Everyone!
Hey Papoola: we own a Korg and a Roland
(D8 and VS880EX) and the prices here are much higher, but here are the pros and cons of both.
Roland: You can record (VS880EX) up to 6 analog tracks simultaneously. CONS: It`s harder to operate than Korg´s stuff
Korg: Easier to operate, cheaper, some cool effects, but only two tracks can be recorded simultaneously. Something else: we had trouble with Korg´s hard disk and it´s dead!!
It´s impossible to replace it (no more manufacturing...) Roland uses ordinary notebooks Hard Disks.

Hope you´ll find it usefull!!!
P.C.
 
What cheap piece of shit did you buy with the Korg name on-I have had no problems with the D16 at all. Stated above it was said that only two tracks can be recorded simul. That's bullshit, you can record 8 tracks simul. with 16 bit and 16 track play back. When using 24 bit you can record 4 tracks simul with 8 track playback.

It is cheaper than the Roland, I looked at both, I came out with the D16-like you I wanted something hands on, the D16 has touch screen which is brilliant and is also a lot more mobile. The effects are great, you can record tracks dry and mess around with them, you have virtual tracks per track, solo moitor and excellent scrub function. In my mind spending the extra on the Roland does not yield any better outcome-don't take my word for it, check them both out.

With the problem of the hard disc, well I haven't had any problems but all you would have to do is buy one of the D16's compatable CD writers (listed on their web page), this can then be used to back data up (download the data to CD, leave it until you want to re-work on it, then call it back and it places it on its original tracks), this saves buying extra hard drive space and of course buying a CD writer is essential so you can record to CD.

(If you do buy a D16 it does not have phantom power-you may have to buy a unit (mine was £50 to power your condensor mic(s)).
 
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