Roland OctaCapture, V-Studio 700

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2011/03/14 11:01:21 (permalink)

Roland OctaCapture, V-Studio 700

I'm not in need an audio I/F yet as the one I have, an E-Mu 1820m, works fine on Windows 7 64-bit with SONAR X1a.  But it is 5+ years old and I'd rather get an idea of what's out there that works well with SONAR.  I'd rather retire the 1820m leisurely in the coming months and not have to scramble for a replacement.

The V-Studio 700 would be my dream choice and I would get it in a heartbeat.  Cost is the barrier preventing me from doing so.  This is probably the case for 90% of SONAR users.
 
Now the second choice is the OctaCapture.  What is appealing about this is not only is it supposed to work seamlessly with SONAR, but it is also compatible with V-Studio 700.  Both pluses and makes for good argument to get one in addition to features like 8 XLR ins and auto levelling.  The later I'm not so confident about without actually trying it or hearing others' experience with it.  The biggest plus, applying for a loan is not necessary!
 
Can anyone comment on Roland OctaCapture?  I have browsed the 'net and found favorable reviews and a couple YouTube reviews as well.  If you do own one, what are your thoughts?
 
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John
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    Re:Roland OctaCapture, V-Studio 700 2011/03/14 17:06:26 (permalink)
    The VS700 comes in two parts John, the controller (killer!) and the interface.  If you need the fantom synth it is a good deal, but for the $1500+ I think you can get a better interface.  It all depends upon how many i/o's you need.  I haven't tried the OctaCapture, but I'm pretty sure it is up there with the other interfaces in its price range.

    As far as compatablity with SONAR, I've not had any problems with using it with Presonus, TCK, or the Roland/Cake VS700 and 100.

    If I had the choice, I'd get the VS700 controller and the octa if you couldn't afford the entire VS700.  If you need the fantom that makes it different, but I use a lot of softsynths instead.

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    Re:Roland OctaCapture, V-Studio 700 2011/03/14 17:29:00 (permalink)
    Craig Anderton is doing a pro review of the Octa Capture at Harmony Central.
     
     http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?2746804-Roland-Octa-Capture-Interface
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    Re:Roland OctaCapture, V-Studio 700 2011/03/22 01:42:22 (permalink)
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    Craig Anderton is doing a pro review of the Octa Capture at Harmony Central.
     
     http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?2746804-Roland-Octa-Capture-Interface


    Thanks for posting this - this was very helpful to me.  I've been looking at different interfaces and reading and weighing the options for over a month now and have been leaning toward the Octa Capture, but wasn't completely sold on it until I read Craig's review. Now, to save up the money for one!

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    Re:Roland OctaCapture, V-Studio 700 2011/03/30 23:06:47 (permalink)
    Thanks for the link! I've been waiting for an in depth review of the Octa Capture for a few months now, and the VS-700 integration compatibility as well... 
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