The VS-700R from Cakewalk is a high-speed USB 2.0 audio interface that is part of the SONAR V-Studio 700 system. It can be used as either an add-on interface to increase the I/O count of the V-Studio 700 system, or as an interface for other Windows DAW software when used with the appropriate drivers. The unit provides all the recording and routing capabilities needed to handle any music production task.
The 24-bit/192kHz converters preserve every nuance of a recording and include 18 inputs and 24 outputs. The interface also features an integrated Roland Fantom VS hardware synthesizer based on the world-renowned Roland hardware unit. A single USB cable is used to connect the VS-700R to a Windows based computer.
Output:
20Hz to 20kHz, +0dB/-2.0dB @ 44.1/48kHz
20Hz to 40kHz, +0dB/-3.0dB @ 88.2/96kHz
20Hz to 40kHz, +0dB/-3.0dB @ 192kHz
SONAR 8 Producer Edition from Cakewalk is fully-featured software for music production, designed to cover every step of the production cycle, from composing with virtual instruments, to recording and mixing, both in stereo and surround. With every revision, the product has included major enhancements and this version is no exception.
Optimization and workflow enhancements include user-interface improvements for delivering smoother display responses, increased track counts, faster launch times and the ability to change audio interfaces without having to shut down and restart the system. Anytime recording is a valuable addition that does not require stopping the transport to engage "record".
A loop explorer allows for browsing and previewing audio and MIDI groove clips and patterns, while allowing a choice of any virtual instruments to listen to the MIDI clips. A host of new virtual instruments have been added along with additional effects that include dynamic processors and reverb tools. A host of other features guarantee that any professional project can be fully and quickly completed within the 64-bit double precision environment of SONAR 8 Producer Edition.
Recommended:
Intel Pentium IV 2.8GHz or AMD Athlon 64 2800+ or higher
Windows XP/Vista (32 and 64-bit) or on Mac OS X with Boot Camp
1GB RAM or more
EIDE/Ultra DMA (7200 RPM) or SATA hard drive
30GB hard disk space for full program installation
Dual Layer-capable DVD-ROM for installation
Windows compatible sound card
Windows compatible MIDI interface
1280 x 960 monitor resolution with 24-bit color
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Dual-monitor support for expanded access and control of the production environment
Multi-processor support