PC recording vs roland VS-1680

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Proveras

I like my recordings.
price, quality....

pc recording: monitor with BIG view of the wave form, cpu with all the ram memory you want, softwares, 24 bit sound cards, internal burners, you will need an external mixer for your mics...

vs 1680: all in one, allready with mixer, it have the ram memory it needs so it will never "crash", external burner, just two low Z ins but you can make outdoor recordings...

if you get a good pc system (AMD K6-2, 600mhz, 128 ram, delta 44, maybe behringer mx2642a) and compare it with the price of the roland with the 2 fx expantion cards and a 6 G hard disk and your needs are the same, record:

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY?

go for the PC or for the VS-1680?


thanx for your replys.
 
hey prov-

even though i've never used a roland v1680 (or anything like it, for that matter) i would have to give a vote for pc recording for a couple reasons. first, the amount and availability of dsp software that actually sounds good is increasing exponentially. steinberg labs, sonic foundry, and antares are all turning out some amazing platforms and plug-ins, for a decent price. second, (again, i dont know much about editing capabilities on units like the v1680) editing on a pc SOOOO easy. sound forge is THE most amazing program, and i have gotten my $$'s worth tenfold. third (and this may or may not have bearing), i think everyone needs a computer : ) just for connectivity reasons, for the ability to converse with other audio/computer geeks like me, for me, a computer is invaluable. hope this helps : )

mac
 
I've never done any PC based recording, but I have a Roland VS-1880 and I REALLY like it. Add the effects cards and the optional CD burner and you've got a completely self contained unit. It has some pretty comprehensive editing features, 24 bit effects/mastering tools (2 cards = 4 stereo or 8 mono effects), and it's MOBILE. It's also very stable, no burps or farts like my PC (piece-o-crap). Also, the 1880 comes bundled with software so you can do your editing and stuff on your computer if you want. AND, the user base of the Roland hard disc recorders is big so you have lots of experianced sources to glean info from.
If you already have a big fast computer, and don't ever plan on recording live gigs etc, the PC (or better yet, Mac)route is probably the way to go. For me, the Roland was a better fit.
Rock On
 
I've used cassette 4-tracks, RTR 8-tracks, a dedicated digital 8-track, and now PC. They all have pro's and cons for sure. With no limits, I'd have a couple of each. If I could only have one, I'd go with the PC.
 
well i have a vs 880 ex synced to cubase so i have the best of both worlds. my pc is 450 mhz 13 gig hard drive and 128mb of ram brother. i sync the vs to it via a dio 2496 soundcard with a coax digital cable. cubase kills cakewalk. and logic platinum doesnt look eye appealing so im with cubase.the plug ins are GREAT!!!! but guess what? the vs 1880 sucks when compared to the yamaha aw4416. its lower in price when you compare the 2 units when they are fully expanded,and it has EVERYTHING THE 1880 DOESNT. i dont have one.................yet..... :)
peace brothers


king of the jews
 
Kinda depends on what you want to do and how you like to work. At times, I need portability, and don't like lugging a mixer, Digital deck etc. around. I am waiting for the Yamaha AW 4416 to fill that. I also rarely play with wave forms per say, I don't loop etc. When I do, it move pretty big chunks like 16 or 32 bars. I also have pretty simple effects needs and like real faders. So an AW4416 fits a lot of what I do. However, I have all my synths plugged into the computer. I record them there and am more likely to play with a synth waveform than say an accoustic piano or cello. Plus, the computer is upgradable... unfortunately, it needs to be upgraded every couple of years and the software comes out every year or so with a major upgrade for major cash.

Fortunately, the two should integrate well via ADAT lightpipe (I just got rid of a mini mixer and digit tape deck because that was not fun to move around, set up, sync up etc.)... So it depends on how YOU work and what YOU like!
 
amen to that brother!!!! by the way do you feel that the yamaha CRUCIFIES the roland in every way? i do.


king of the jews
 
I've used the analog and digital recorderd as well as a pc based recording platform. I like the pc because I already invested in the tower, and simply had to purchase the recording software. I use Cakewalk, and, although it took a little while to get the hang of it, I've gotten my recording technique down fairly good. The only thing I miss (A lot) with the pc format is the "hands-on" control for tweeking faders and pots. Peavey came out with an actual "hands-on" mixer to utilize with Cakewalk via pc, but I don't know too much about it. Good luck, Tom.
 
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