RogerH
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How much is the name worth?
I've been really close to order the Vstudio-100, but then I saw this new Focusrite interface for almost half the price ( http://www.focusrite.com/...scarlett/scarlett_8i6/ ). So now I wonder if focusritepreamps is more important than the DAW controll Vstudio will give me? I like the motorised fader, but I'm not sure if I need the transport controls. I'm so used to use the keys (spacebar, R, W,L..) So for you guys who owns a vstudio: How much will Vstudio improve my workflow? And how do you think the Roland pre's compare to the focusrite? Another thing with the scarlet is the bundeled pluggins......seems nice 
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codamedia
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Re:How much is the name worth?
2011/04/14 11:20:32
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Great question RogerH! I don't have any Focusrite pre's so I am not going to try and compare them to the VS-100 pre's. I do know that the VS-100 pre's are very crisp and clean, and I like them a lot. For what that is worth - LOL! I have read on other forums that the VS-100 pre's are NOT the same as the ones in the VS-700, but they are very close. Maybe you could find a comparison between the VS-700 pre's and the focusrite on the web somewhere? As for workflow, the VS-100 has made my life a lot easier. 1: I really enjoy the transport, and could not imagine being with it. 2: I'm old school, and the VS-100 has a spot for a double footswitch which can be programmed. I built myself a custom footswitch with a "play on/off" and a "record on/off" button. Now I can punch in/out while playing my guitar parts which I find a lot faster than setting up auto punch points. 3: The pre-amp is good enough that I have done away with any other mixer in my project studio. Surprisingly, what I don't use much is the fader, or ACT. That's just a summary of my own usage of the VS-100. I really like it, but likely not for the same reasons you would. Good luck in you decision!
post edited by codamedia - 2011/04/14 11:22:17
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Re:How much is the name worth?
2011/04/14 11:41:58
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i have the focusrite saffire 6 usb.and i also have the vstudio 20..your right about the pres in the focusrite..but not by much.or not a huge difference..i can only notice it on vocals..or maybe acoustic guitar..the vstudio 20 is a powerfull little horse.and i did buy it for the transport controls and the fader movements..you can even select/deselect rec.tracks alot of cool little functions.the 100 has even more.
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codamedia
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Re:How much is the name worth?
2011/04/14 13:53:27
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Charlie: You bring up an interesting question. I wonder if the Pre's on the VS-20 are the same as the VS-100? As I mention earlier, I have read that the 100 is suppose to be marginally different from the 700. Where does the 20 fit in this puzzle?
I only bring that up, as you are doing a comparison with the focusrite? If the 20 uses the same pre's as the 100 it will make your comparison even more credible (not saying it isn't credible already - just wondering?).
I hope that comes across properly, and makes sense? LOL!
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RogerH
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Re:How much is the name worth?
2011/04/15 06:23:39
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Thanks for the replies guys.
Codamedia:
The footswitch option is something I didn't know about. One extra point to the Vstudio.
Chuckebaby: I've have to ask the same question as Codamedia, about pre's in the VS-100 and VS-20. Are they the same? And how about the faders on the VS20, are they motorised?
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Re:How much is the name worth?
2011/04/16 16:36:54
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The footswitch option is something I didn't know about. One extra point to the Vstudio. Actually, two extra points since it can run two footswitches - not just one Seriously, I love having the footswitch capabilities. As great as auto-punch is, nothing beats a footswitch to punch in/out when you are a guitar player. With the UNDO features of a DAW, you don't even have to worry if you mess up the punch.
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