Hi everyone, I'm new to the Cakewalk forums, and also waiting on my V 700 set, it's ordered, just not on its way yet.  I've been using Cakewalk since Cakewalk Pro Audio 8 and update CW only when needed.  I've been watching forums and know the existing issues, but can't wait to get my hands on it.
 
I'm looking forward to learning and sharing with everyone, after all it's all about the music.  Right now i'm just a will have, but it wont be long till i can say, it's mine.
 
A bit about myself as an introductory to the group.  I started recording in my own small studio, (god it's been years ago) with a fostex 8 track reel to reel deck, and over time i've moved into the DAW world.  A drummer by training but also play keyboards and bass guitar fairly well, the guitar if it's a C G D song around the campfire count me in!  I'll be connecting my v700r to a MOTU 2408 as the slave (I hope) as I've seen some where that it's been done and i really could use the extra inputs as my drum kit takes up a solid 8 if not more.  I'm hoping that the 10 outs can be used for external gear routing and i'm sure i'll have more questions then valid answers.  Thanks for the great forum input from all of you as it's made my decision to get the V 700 in here ASAP much easier.
 
On a side note, i read in "Modern Keyboard" very recently that they talked to Roland/Cakewalk about fixing the issues known for the v700 platform and according to that article it's coming (crosses my fingers and toes.)
 
Thanks and let the music do the talking
 
MikeyB
 
 
 

Hiya Mikey and welcome aboard!

Yeah we are all hoping for good things from the update and we will be singing from the rooftops again.

Hope your gear all turns up ok and soon!

Cheers!

Hello all of you.
I am a owner of vs-700 (both parts) and has expanded with a Focusrite Octopre mk2. I have not had to many problems. I talked to a guy at Roland today and he confirmed that the update coming now will address some issues with the 700. I haven't had time to use it much so hopefully everything will be smooth by the time I am ready to produce.

Welcome to the new V-Studio 700 users! Be sure to check out my free eBook about the system, which you can find at: http://garrigus.com/?VStudio700

Scott

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I'll be connecting my v700r to a MOTU 2408 as the slave (I hope)

 
Hi Nighttrax, I use a 2408 Mk 3 with the V700R via adat. It works quite well. I had to make the 2408 the slave unit, running in standalone mode, ( no PCI 424 card ). There is the one only ASIO driver issue, and the V700R does not run in standalone mode.
The V700R reverts to master clock in most situations. I have found it faster than the PCI 424-2408.
Use a BNC cable to sync the units and the 2408 manual will tell how to set the 2408.

Hi Crg and thanks for the info, I believe it was one of your post that gave me the idea it could done.  I might have to touch base with you again if you're willing when i get my unit.  Right now, I've had it on order for 3 weeks and my vendor still doesn't have a delivery date to them so i have my fingers crossed.  From what i'm hearing they have this entire week (Christmas to New Years) off so I guess i won't get any news for at least another week. 
 
I'm glad to hear you find it to be faster then the PCI 424 card as that card as been more problems for me then I think it's worth, though when it works, it's great, but when it doesn't (I better keep my thoughts to myself on that one.)
 
I'm hoping to use the MOTU for the extra 8 inputs so i can use the MOTU for my drum inputs (as i have them being fed through a sperate mixer) and the 700r for guitars, vocals and other when recording my band for the live tracks before starting the tracking sessions.  I pre ordered the BNC and ADAT cables after reading one of your post that I found some where along the trail of researching this situation.
 
I'm excited to finally get my fingers on the V Studio 700 as i've been dreaming about it for years, and finally saved up enough to make it happen.
 
On a side note:  garrigus, I already have your eBook in my fingers, now I just need the unit!  Any thing I've been able to find I've copied, printed, linked, and backed up just incase.
 
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
 
MikeyB
Let the Music do the talking

I'm hoping to use the MOTU for the extra 8 inputs so i can use the MOTU for my drum inputs (as i have them being fed through a sperate mixer)

 
How many outs on your drum mixer? You will get 8 inputs in Sonar labeled 1-8 Digital 2. How are you going into the Motu from the mixer?

Crg,
 
I'm using an old Fostex 450 expanded 16x4 board which I'm sending the signal out of the channel "tape sends" to the MOTU 2408 currently (when the pci card decides to work.)  This connection is a RCA on the Fostex to a 1/4" into the Motu.  I'm hoping though word sync i can use those inputs and route the signal though the ADAT out into the V700R.  I can always continue the way I've been doing things in the past, use 3 bus outs for the drums, rest for bass, guitar, drums, then go back (with the click track) and re-lay the drum tracks, then each individual instrument, voice.  I was just hoping to be able to capture some better full 16 track live recording(s) when we're on a roll and have some flexibility with the individual tracks -vs- having to take a (buss mixed) track on the drums.

I have the VS700R but not the controller.  ...think it's pretty atypical. 

Ok, I'm not the smartest guy on the face of this beautiful earth and I know it.  So I have a question and it's mostly for Crg who has his VS-700r connected to a MOTU 2408.  I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but I'd like to know if there is a way to get in touch so I could hopefully work out my issue.  I have the 700r's Word out to the Motu Word in, then I also have a fiber optic Toslink from the motu to the VS700.  My problem is I can't get the motu to "sync" or even see the VS-700 word clock so it just sits there and blinks at me.  I'd appreciate any help as I know from Crg's post he's achieved this miracle.
 
Thanks,
Night