On 2003-12-03, Kurt gave this Roland Recording a 3...(6638)
Purchase: I bought this new at Kraft Music.
I wanted a cheaper alternative to wasteing money in the studios. And I wanted really to do some multi-track recording. I payed $970.00 in 1999.
Now it is 2003, and I have recorded 2 full length CD albums, both studio and live songs. And I have made numerous other recordings included Thunderstormes that are excellent.
Pros: *** Please not: My review comes 3 years after I have utillized to a good routine. So this perpective is different than someone who just purchased one.
I like that it is portable and digital.
Internal effects are above average, but the EQ is hard to adjust and to really get a feel for - here I need a big EQ bandwidth curve with nobs or something.
Better instructions needed as it is like trying to adjust my digital wrist watch.
Cons: I wish I bought it a year later when you could get the CD drive. Currently this modle has a 240 Zip Drive. Which is good. But could be cheaper and capable of going direct to a music CD disc.
I wish that it had a XLR or 2 XLR's for additonal inputs. It would be cool if it had a bigger screen, more human friendly nobs, and less chance of error for accidentally eraseing a good mix. Also and additonal stereo 1/4 inch and XLR jack for Master out.
Lastly, Digital recording doesnot necessarily always mean no hiss. There is a slight noise to the unit, and if one is recording themselves it is hard to not be ontop of the controlled and be far from it.
Quality: Decent quallity. Purple cloth Carrying case was a must.
Summary: The VS-1840ex was great to bring to a basement jam practive and record like 4 microphones and get 3 songs on a CD.
But Multi-Track storage always seemed to run out when I needed it the most.
This is a great portable unit.
But one day if I win the lottory, I would like to do it all on a computer.
With the price of todays modles.
I would have to consider 1st not being as moble and get a hard computer system and permanent studio. But if the cost goes down and it has more additional add ons that will continue more than 1 year after production ... I would stay portable.
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