Hi, this is my first time on the list. I have not purchased a Roland vs yet and I need advice. Has anyone bought one on an online auction? Is this a good idea? I have seen some good prices and my money is in short supply these days. I would also like to know if I bought a vs 880ex - could I use my phillips cd recorder to record cds or would I have to buy the roland recorder? One last question0 the effects on the vs 880ex- do they include guitar fuzz or distortion and phase effects? Thanks in advance for your help