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2013/02/01 18:43:32 (permalink)

V-Studio 100 discontinued

I have been considering purchasing a V-Studio 100 recently but have noticed that several retailers have recently lowered the price and at least two that I have found are now showing it as a 'closeout' item. This suggests strongly that it is being discontinued.

If the recently released Windows 8 64-bit drivers are rock solid, I might consider purchasing a V-S100 anyway. If not, I think I'd be too nervous to pull the trigger on a product that is unlikely to be supported or receive driver updates.

Can anyone share any thoughts on how the W8 drivers are performing for you so far? Or thoughts on the future of this product?
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/02/02 05:02:09 (permalink)
Hi there,

In my view if it comes up at a good price, grab it as it's a very good piece of kit.  The pre-amps are very good (same as the VS-700) and the whole thing is well built and robust.  Being able to take it out to a live gig and record to the SD card is a real bonus.  The 6 outs are very useful, and, whilst my Zoom R16 has 8 ins and can also be taken to live gigs, it only has 2 outs.


Roland were very quick to bring out Windows 8 drivers for it and although I don't use it with W8, other programs with W8 drivers are being reported as very stable.  Maybe someone here can give some feedback?


There is quite a large user base worldwide so I think they will support it for some years to come.  They have released several OS updates, one fairly recently, so the omens are good.  Even if it is not supported in the future, it is a solid piece of kit and, unless it breaks down, is likely to give years of good service.


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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/02/02 10:50:16 (permalink)
Thanks for the recommendation. Indeed I have found it at a price that is extremely attractive -- only $299 at Sam Ash! I had all but made my mind up to get when a couple friends warned me about getting something that might not be getting new driver updates. For instance, what happens when Windows 8 Service Pack 1 comes out?

If I could get confrmation from some folks here that the current drivers are very stable and, hopefully, some information regarding Roland/Cakewalk's history regarding maintenance driver releases for out-of-production hardware, I think I'll take the plunge. I have researched usb mixers and interfaces exhaustively for the past month, and the VS100 really is an excellent fit for my needs. I would love to own one, I just need my fears alleviated!
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/02/02 13:23:28 (permalink)
Hi,

a few minutes ago I finished another session of recording and playing with the VS-100 and Sonar X2a without any problems under Windows 8 (64-bit). I installed the drivers immedately after release and had no problems with them yet. By the way, I do not very much recording and playing the last weeks, but when I didn't have a problem.
If you got a good price, take it. It is really a very good interface.

T. Finkbeiner
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/02/02 14:42:03 (permalink)
Well that price seems really good.  

I must admit I took a big risk by buying a VS-100 from Ebay for £100 ($157).  It was an item that was left behind in a music shop that had closed down and it had no software, instructions, PSU or anything. I had no idea how old it was or if it was working. Fortunately it works faultlessly with X2 and the manuals, OS updates and drivers were readily available on the Roland website so I have not looked back.

Best of luck whichever way you choose to go.

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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/02/03 22:30:51 (permalink)
I have a VS-100 and it is rock solid. I have a few other Audio interfaces too, The VS-100 is my main one. the preamps are great the drivers work fine with no issues. The vs-100 have drivers for Windows 8 that work well. I paid 599.00 for mine with no regrets. If you find it for 299.00 snatch it up before they are all gone!

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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/02/19 19:27:59 (permalink)
Great thread!  I've been toying with getting one and replacing my m-audio Fast Track Ultra ( which crashes my computer every single time I leave it on for any length of time ).
Does the V100 have any kind of monitoring routing software like the Fast Track Ultra?  If so, does it sit outside the DAW software or does it work as a plugin?
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/02/19 21:23:51 (permalink)
It ships with it's own DAW. but it will work in any DAW. It also include a collection of soft synths and some plugins as well. I use mine within Sonar X2 and I have no major issues. 

It does not have a monitoring routing system like line 6 or fast track. In my view it does not need one. it works withing Sonar pretty seamlessly. Act allows you to use the controls and knobs on the VS-100 to control the DAW.

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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/02/19 21:46:26 (permalink)
It's such a toss up between one of these and the Roland Octa-Capture.  
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/02/19 22:58:59 (permalink)
The Octa-Capture is a good choice as well. I do like the play stop and record buttons on the vs-100. I also like the sd card insert so I can record without a computer. I use it when I shoot video in remote locations without the laptop. The advantage of the Octa-Capture is the amount of inputs. both are good choices. I would say it depends on your needs.

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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/02/20 00:58:57 (permalink)
I know... I don't NEED a control surface. But I like the idea of being able to record onto the VS-100
However, I like the idea of all the preamps in the Octa-Capture. WHich I don't NEED all of them either, UNLESS I decide to start recording my drum parts.


I'd like a hybrid I suppose. The VS-100 with all the IO of the Octa. 
post edited by redbarchetta - 2013/02/20 01:00:00
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/02/20 19:21:46 (permalink)
I agree the Pre's seem really good,but what dissapoints me is the sad old ASIO UI that pops up,its the same one as with my USB 1.1 UA25-EX,and it struggles at any lower than,1 or 2"notches" left from "reccommended"[buffer size]. 

I can't imagine WDM[KS] would bring better Low Latency Performance,but I would like to know how other VS 100 owners run their units?   

I got mine very cheap on ebay for $163[without power adaptor]but my Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 interface,is leaps and bounds better,on the Round Trip Latency front[latest drivers,firmware etc].

For example,the KA6 has its own UI,with  its own version of the Latency test included,and can run at 32 samples,the VS can only go down to 48 samples indicated,and won't run or open a project,until at least 100 at the very least!....dissapointed,you bet,though more testing on my OC'ed desktop,will hopefully yield better results[like the UA25 did],and obviously,there is the control surface,but as a USB 2.0 interface,I would hope the Octacapture performs  A LOT BETTER!

The reason I got the N.I unit,was this thread,which[now unsurprisingly]doesn't include,any Roland/cakewalk interfaces:http://www.gearslutz.com/board/8253121-post349.html  
Bob


EDIT-EDIT-EDIT-EDIT-EDIT!!!! Saturday 23rd March 2.16 AM  Well,after resetting/reinstalling EVERYTHING,My VS-100 Now performs admirably,smaller projects can be run at 64samples[ASIO] at 24 bit/48KHz,for an "indicated" 9.1 ms of Round Trip Latency-MUCH MUCH better than before.

While th N.I definitely does better in the RTL stakes,the VS for $162.50,was a complete STEAL....my attitude towards this piece of gear,has TOTALLY changed.

While 9.1ms RTL on smallish projects,certainly isn't amazing,I hope to better that on my sig. 4.6GHz [alreadt]aging i7 2600K box,and about the N.I KA6?,well it has developed an INCREDIBLY irritating habit,of CONSTANTLY losing "connection" with the "one and ONLY" USB2.0 port,on my 2011 dell XPS i7 2630qm laptop,and IT IS NOT the cable!! 

While re-testing the VS-100,I used the N.I.KA6 USB cable!,with NO connection losses EVER......bus powered interfaces,something that RME's "Babyface" is,I bet IT doesn't do that!?

Cheers All[again]
Bob
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/02/22 18:29:45 (permalink)
redbarchetta


I know... I don't NEED a control surface. But I like the idea of being able to record onto the VS-100
However, I like the idea of all the preamps in the Octa-Capture. WHich I don't NEED all of them either, UNLESS I decide to start recording my drum parts.


I'd like a hybrid I suppose. The VS-100 with all the IO of the Octa. 

You can connect the two, roland has a pdf about this. I would buy the vs-100 and then get the octa-capture later. The vs-100 is worth $599, it is built like a tank. 



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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/02/26 08:50:01 (permalink)
Since the VS-100 is discontinued maybe there will be something new for Musikmesse. Anyone hear any rumors?
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/02/27 04:08:22 (permalink)
Hi,

I can't imagine that Cakewalk will release new hardware on their own brand after what happended with the VS-series. I think future hardware will be only released from Roland (maybe with a look on Cakewalk), like the new interfaces already.

IMHO it is also the better way to make hardware from Roland more popular. Because someone working with another DAW than sonar would less buy a product from Cakewalk. That's what happened with the VS-100. Even it works well with other DAW's it's not so popular.

Timo
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/03/07 12:19:28 (permalink)
I received my VS 100 last Thursday.  My price from Sam Ash was $259 as there was a $40 coupon applied from Presidents Day Sale.  The other posters are right, it is built like a tank.  I am running it with X2a and Win 8 with zero problems.  I am very happy camper!  I plan to get the Octa-Capture unit in the future for expansion. 
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/03/19 09:10:54 (permalink)
Bald Eagle


Since the VS-100 is discontinued maybe there will be something new for Musikmesse. Anyone hear any rumors?



its is not discontinued officially yet.


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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2013/03/19 10:43:37 (permalink)
Got it from Amazon for $400 last Saturday. Guess who has convinced me to buy this great piece of gear? Amazon's customer reviews! Well, that was the only place where folks were buying VS-100 because of latency and dropout problems with other audio interfaces they've been using. I've been using Echo Audio - Layla24/96 for years, but just recently, when I have switched to Win 7 Ultimate and Sonar X2 (average projects with 30+ tracks) the board could not keep up. Pops, cracks, dopouts, you name it. After reading the Amazon's customer review who experienced the same problems I have decided to give a shot and buy VS-100. Man, was I happy to experience total smoothness and perfect integration with my studio as far as VS-100 is concerned! This is one hell of a piece of gear for a home studio. You can't get better any other audio interface for that kind of money. Period.  I hope Roland will not discontinue making it.
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2015/12/31 18:22:51 (permalink)
Hi,
I'm running a really old version of Sonar V-Studio 100, v1.20 & am wanting to update to a more recent version. 
Can someone give me some advice on how to go about doing that, as I'm unable to find tech support on the website. Sounds pretty green I know, but if you could point me in the right direction would be most appreciated.
Cheers
 
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2016/01/01 02:29:00 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby matt schmitt 2016/01/01 23:30:44
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2016/01/01 23:18:30 (permalink)
Thanks for your help
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2016/03/03 19:05:01 (permalink)
Hi, I have just won one of these on eBay, I have Sonar x3, do I need to install the vs software? I assume not as Sonar x2 or x3 must be more comprehensive. I don't want to install anything that will mess up my current Sonar installation.


Thanks

D
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2016/03/04 05:51:50 (permalink)
I saw that one on there the other day while trying to look up a good price to sell my VS-700 for. hehe
 
Yes, you will need to install the software and drivers.
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2016/03/23 10:36:46 (permalink)
frontier-ddmusic
Hi, I have just won one of these on eBay, I have Sonar x3, do I need to install the vs software? I assume not as Sonar x2 or x3 must be more comprehensive. I don't want to install anything that will mess up my current Sonar installation.


Thanks

D

You don't need to install Sonar VS, just install latest drivers and you'll be ok; but if you choose custom installation (or something similar) you'll be able to install only the vst plugins (I found them useful as I own the basic version of X3).
PS: don't forget to install the latest firmware (V-STUDIO 100 System Update Version 1.50) for the VS 100 .
Hope it helps
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2016/08/27 19:13:10 (permalink)
This is a longshot but, I just received a VS100 for free from a customer as I am a meter reader for an energy company and it came with all paperwork and software and I picked up a power cord for it. I was just curious of the resale price since I did some research and seen it was discontinued. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Re:V-Studio 100 discontinued 2016/08/27 19:13:10 (permalink)
This is a longshot but, I just received a VS100 for free from a customer as I am a meter reader for an energy company and it came with all paperwork and software and I picked up a power cord for it. I was just curious of the resale price since I did some research and seen it was discontinued. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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