Up to 24-bit resolution and 96 kHz sampling rate performance.2 types of plug-in software synthesizers: DXi and VST Instruments Hyper Studio GM2 provides over 500 tone variations that can be saved for use in future projects.Dedicated control panel to easily customize the sounds.GM2 (General MIDI System Level 2) compatible, with 256 sounds, 9 drum sets, 16 part, and 128-voice polyphony.This sound source can now be integrated for excellent results using the best sequencing software in the world! The Software includes 2 Plug-in versions, DirectX Instruments and VST Instruments. Roland’s synthesizer technology is used to make expressive waveform of various kinds possible. The High Quality software synthesizer is equipped with a new sampling waveform and software synthesizer engine that generates amazing quality sound, ideal for new musical creation possibilities. Each instrument has levels of variation tones that are useful for a wide variety of music. Features include a friendly user interface and a dedicated control panel to easily customize the sounds.
HyperCanvas GM2 contains multiple rich sound sources to help you create professional music of any kind. Play Jazz, Rock, Classics and more with your unique collection of studio quality instrument sounds. Antares Autotune (see below), TC reverb, Sound Toys, Chrome Tone guitar amp sim, 1176, LA2, vocal strip, etc.HyperCanvas GM2 is GM2 (General MIDI System Level 2) compatible, with 256 sounds and 9 drum sets. Option #3: super spendy, I'm afraid - a VS8F-3 FX 56-bit processing FX card with ALL of the plug-ins ever released for the VS. Complete with R-BUS cable (note: channel 1 pot is a bit flakey). Option #2: Edirol DA-2496 = £100 which adds another 8 extra analogue ins and outs in a 1U rack module.
#EDIROL DA 2496 PRICE PATCH#
You may not need these if you already have good external FX processors - you can just patch those in via the aux IO sockets. These are Roland's own reverbs, chorus, etc. Option #1 :VS8F-2 dual FX card = £50 each (it can take up to 4 and I have 3 of them).
#EDIROL DA 2496 PRICE MANUALS#
All manuals (proper original hard copies, not PDF prints). Price: £500 now 450 includes 17in NEC monitor + keyboard + mouse. Mine is in good condition, with just some typical studio wear.
#EDIROL DA 2496 PRICE HOW TO#
There's still a lively community of VS users and a huge amount of info and resources here: and you will see that people document how to upgrade them with modern stuff, such as SSDs and silent fans. You can work on the smaller screen, if space Most importantly, this makes waveformĮditing, very, very easy). The best bit is support for an external VGA monitor + keyboard + mouse MIDI In/Out for sync, plus SMPTE and Word Clock. All-told, there are 64 channels of mixing available (tracks, inputs, etc). To save you from plugging and unplugging, there's a patch-bay for sending signals just about anywhere, including the aux outputs, digital IO (for outboard FX processing), etc. It will do 24-bit/96kHz and a whole bunch of lower-res formats.
Monitoring, two sets of headphone outs with independent levels, etc. Mastering is built-in with automix recording (watch out for those flying faders). It records to hard disk (internal, with external SCSI for backing up), has huge amounts of I/O (from 8 mic preamps with phantom power, guitar Hi-Z, to SPDIF/optical digital and Roland's dedicated multi-channel digital R-BUS system).
Huge spec as standard, and many options available if you want them. This is the big daddy of Roland's multitrack offerings. Want to get away from the computer for recording? Not tempted by the limited digital multitrackers that are made today?