Cakewalk by Roland V-Studio 20 Guitarist Recording Interface & FX

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In the history of guitar modeling, no manufacturer has devoted more time, resources, and passion into this market segment than Roland from the world's first guitar modeling processor, the legendary VG-8, to its popular V-Guitar predecessors. Today, the V-Studio 20 combines the simplicity of a portable, hardware recording system with the power, flexibility, and control of modern computer-based recording.

Plug the VS-20 into your PC or MAC and you can jam away with the BOSS editor software with I tunes or You Tube etc. It is the only official product which allows you to have BOSS effects on your PC or MAC

Flexibility

Whether at home or on the road, easily connect a guitar or mic to the V-Studio 20 hardware and record to a computer with legendary BOSS tones powered by on-board COSM DSP. The V-Studio 20 hardware combines a stereo USB audio interface, control surface, built-in stereo mics, and onboard COSM DSP effects. Designed in parallel with the included VS-20 Effects Editor and Guitar Tracks recording software, the V-Studio 20 is the ultimate creative companion for recording guitarists.

V-Studio 20 Effects Editor

The software-based V-Studio 20 Effects Editor offers comprehensive control of the hardware-based COSM DSP effects. This seamless software/hardware combination gives users complete control and latency-free performance with Amp simulation (12 COSM modelled amps), four virtual pedal modules (compression, overdrive/distortion, chorus/mod, and delay: 36 genuine BOSS effects in all), vocal harmony, and real-time pitch correction. In addition, the VS-20 delivers its sonic promise with 50 custom presets optimized by BOSS for direct recording to a computer.

Guitar Tracks

Guitar Tracks recording software is a powerful tool for recording, editing, mixing, finalising, and sharing music. Guitar Tracks is designed for streamlined, no-nonsense recording with 32 audio tracks + MIDI backing track, 11 classic audio/mastering effects, and 1 GB of audio loops and content. Integrated CD burning and MP3 file export are also included. Guitar Tracks also incorporates essential product education and support through integrated tutorial videos and comprehensive online help.

System Requirements

The V-Studio 20 hardware drivers, VS-20 Effects Editor, and Guitar Tracks software is available for PC (XP, Vista, and Windows 7). In addition, support is now available for the VS-20 hardware and VS-20 Effects Editor to be used with popular Mac-based recording software titles. Hardware drivers and the VS-20 Effects Editor for Mac (Snow Leopard) is now available via download from the Roland website.

Features/Specifications:

• On-board COSM DSP: Including amp simulation, vocal harmony, and real-time pitch correction (36 effects in total)
• Recording: Combines a stereo USB audio interface, control surface and built-in stereo mics
• Software: Guitar Tracks, V-Studio Effects Editor
• Includes: 1GB of audio loops and content
• Get high-quality recordings with a stereo audio interface
• Compact, portable, and USB bus-powered: perfect for mobile recording
• Control your mix and playback with real faders, knobs, and buttons
• Incredible tones from zero latency, hardware COSM DSP effects with software control
• Easy to understand: hardware matches software with tight integration
• Includes connections for monitors, headphones, pedals, and footswitches

Further Specs:

Audio Interface:

• Number of Input Channels: 2
• AD/DA Conversion:
• Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
• Signal Processing: maximum 24-bit (depending on software)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
• Residual Noise Level: -90 dBu or less - (INPUT: GUITAR/BASS, 47 k ohm terminated, INPUT SENS knob = center, DIRECT MONITOR knob = center, OUTPUT LEVEL knob = center, IHF-A, Typical, Effect = OFF)
• Nominal Input Level: GUITAR/BASS: -10 dBu, MIC 2: -40 dBu, LINE: -10 dBu
• Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT: -10 dBu
• Input Impedance: GUITAR/BASS: 1 M ohm, MIC 2: 4 k ohms, LINE: 10 k ohms
• Output Impedance: OUTPUT: 2 k ohms, PHONES: 44 ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT: 20 k ohms or greater, PHONES: 32 to 100 ohms
• Connectors:
  GUITAR/BASS: 1/4 inch phone type, MIC 2: XLR type (balanced/phantom power +48 V), LINE: 1/4 inch phone type, OUTPUT: RCA pin type, PHONES: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, REC, PLAY (FOOT SW): TRS 1/4 inch phone type, EXP PEDAL: TRS 1/4 inch phone type, USB: B type
• Power Supply: USB Bus Power
• Current Draw: 320 mA
• Phantom Power: +48 V/10 mA
• Accessories
• V-STUDIO 20 DVD-ROM(for Windows):

  Cakewalk Guitar Tracks 4 (Recording Software), V-STUDIO 20 Software Effects Editor, V-STUDIO 20 USB Drivers, Owner's Manual (PDF) in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch

• Owner's Manual in English, USB Cable, Cakewalk Service Information Sheet

System Requirements:

Operating System:

• Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit)
• *This product does not support Windows XP Media Center Edition or XP Professional x64.
• *When running Vista x64 or Windows 7 x64, Guitar Tracks runs in the 32-bit emulation layer.
• *Macintosh computers running Microsoft Windows are not officially supported.
• Processor: Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500+ or higher(Netbook: Intel Atom or AMD Athlon Neo Processor)
• RAM: 512 MB (1 GB or more recommended)(Netbook: 1 GB)
• Hard Disk Space: 100 MB for core program (6 GB recommended)
• Video Resolution: 1024 x 600, 16-bit color screen resolution
• USB Port: Required
• Optical Drive: DVD-ROM drive for installation *Software also available via download for Netbook users without DVD drives
• Additional Information: An internet connection is required for viewing online video tutorials and for uploading music. Cakewalk Publisher requires you to have available web server space with FTP access privileges. QuickTime support requires QuickTime 7 or higher.