For professional 24-bit recording at an incredibly low price, the VS-1824/1824CD are a hard pair to beat. These 18-track V-Studios are loaded with 288 Virtual Tracks, 28-channel digital mixing, onboard effects and an internal CD-RW drive (VS-1824CD). So when youÆre ready to record your next hit, do it right. Do it with a V-Studio.

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18-Track Recording, Mixing and CD Mastering
Based on the best-selling VS-1880, the new VS-1824 and VS-1824CD offer 18 tracks of 24-bit digital recording, 288 Virtual Tracks and a 28-channel, fully automated digital mixer. WhatÆs more, both models have the VS8F-2 Effect Expansion Board pre-installed, yielding two stereo or four mono effects. (You can add an optional VS8F-2 for double the effects processing power.) When youÆre ready to burn a CD, simply connect the optional Roland CD Recording System, or choose the VS-1824CD with CD-RW drive built-in!
*Note that the VS-1824 cannot be upgraded to a VS-1824CD with internal CD-RW drive.


Track Master
Imagine what you could do if you chained 36 8-track recorders together. ThatÆs exactly what you get with the VS-1824/1824CD. While capable of playing 18 tracks at mixdown, these digital super-studios contain additional recording tracks known as ôVirtual Tracksö (16 per Primary Track). So whether trying alternate takes and solos, or ôcompingö the perfect vocal track, youÆll never run out of room to record.

Digital Mixing Dynamite
With 28 channels of automated digital mixing, you can create polished mixes just like the pros. To start, up to 18 tracks and 10 live input channels can be combined at mixdown. Scene memories make storing and recalling mixer settings as easy as pressing a button. And with the Auto-Mix feature, you can record and edit all your live mixer adjustmentsùfrom track levels to panning and effectsùmaking it easy to create the perfect mix.

Onboard Effects with COSMÖ
The VS-1824 and VS-1824CD include an onboard effects processor which can be configured for two stereo or four mono effects. Ranging from dynamics, EQ, reverb and delay to chorus, flange, Voice Transformer, COSM Guitar Amp Modeling and more, these studio-quality effects virtually eliminate the need for noisy, external processors. And with COSM Mic Modelingùnow optimized for use with the AKG C 3000Bùyou can try a variety of high-end microphones without having to actually own them all!

Massive 10GB Hard Drive
Both of these powerful V-Studios have a 10GB internal hard driveùenough space to record an entire albumÆs worth of music! Not just large in capacity, the hard drive was carefully selected to ensure optimum performance for recording and playing back digital audio. And when your drive becomes full, simply back up the data to CD and start recording again.
*Note that the VS-1824/1824CDÆs internal hard drive is not user-replaceable.

Expanded CD Functions
Whether using the VS-1824CD with CD drive built-in, or the VS-1824 connected to an optional CD burner, youÆll appreciate how easy it is to make your own CD. First, mix down to the stereo Master Track while taking advantage of a Mastering Tool Kit loaded with essential mastering effects like multi-band compression. Then press the dedicated CD-RW Mastering button to burn your final mix to a playable CD! You can even ôripö audio from discs using the new CD Capture functionùgreat for importing loops or creating custom mix CDs. And with the new CD Writing Mode, you can record in Audio CD Format for even faster CD burning.

All-Proà All Good
Although the VS-1824 and VS-1824CD are built with professional features, theyÆre still remarkably easy to use. In fact, if youÆre comfortable using tape-based studios, youÆll be right at home with a Roland V-Studio. With features like a large icon-based display with intuitive soft key navigationùand convenient EZ Routing for simplified mixer setupùeven beginners will grasp the V-Studio concept from the get-go. And with 999 level of Undo, thereÆs no such thing as a permanent mistake. The VS-1824/1824CD are compatible with songs created on other V-Studios including the flagship VS-2480. That means youÆre compatible with the over 200,000 V-Studios in use worldwide. IsnÆt it time you joined in?
*Note that there are some limitations depending on the recording mode and sample rate used.