Head Count Of VS-700 Owners

Re: Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (HeatherHaze)

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 01:43:03 GMT

Still here, still loving and using my VS-700 Console every day. The VS-700R is still sitting on my rack (although no longer installed in it) awaiting the time when I need it again. I've considered selling it but I simply can't bring myself to do it yet. I really did love that thing, for many reasons. It's still a perfectly good unit. Truth told, I think I hold on to it because I hate to split up the set. Then again, every time I sell a quality piece of gear like that, I wind up regretting it down the road. Maybe I'll have a remote project come up where I could use it with a laptop. Who knows. So for now...it stays. Besides, it looks cool sitting there. :)

Re: Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (Rob[at]Sound-Rehab)

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 09:08:41 GMT

BTW, PM me if interested in the MIDI translation setup ... I don't come here very often anymore

Re: Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (Rob[at]Sound-Rehab)

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 09:07:11 GMT

FWIW - I replaced my VS700R with MOTU AVBs more than 2 years ago and couldn't be happier (features, monitoring, latency, stability ... and most important of all: absolutely quiet)

YET - I'm still running my VS700C and so far I haven't seen anything that gets close.

Meanwhile I managed to complete my MIDI translation setup for Studio One (that was a lengthy exercise!) but now I run S1 and Sonar using the same knobs and buttons ... and my VS700 can control more of S1 than what the faderports offer ...

Re: Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (Jean-Philippe ROGER)

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:55:51 GMT

I use VS-700C and VS-700R (with Motu 2408 mkII in adat) with Win 10 Prof.
It's great !

Re: Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (StephanKim)

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:51:03 GMT

Have VS-700 Set. Use in Windows 10 latest updates.

Help quick access on mix sessions, easy work. very cool surface.

VS-700R, also cool, punchy sound.
But, I use customized RME FF800 for main audio interface in work.

Re: Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (johnnythefox)

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:25:20 GMT

Hi Guys Late to the party again, I am A VS-700 Set User
Hope cakewalk will update drivers for win 10
Had no problems so far but time is running out !!

regards
john

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (i.pickhan@yahoo.de)

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 23:09:18 GMT

Of Course.
First step to take back doing real stuff back to the studio ;-)

Re: Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (shortyedwards)

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:35:35 GMT

Just got a full used system. Finally got the time last night to get it mostly installed. You may be hearing from me soon if I have issues with the set up.

-SE

Re: Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (TerraSin)

Sat, 22 Apr 2017 04:56:47 GMT

gmacburnie
I have tried a couple of times to get the 700c working in Windows 10 with no success.
Does anyone have a step-by-step on how to make this work?
I think I will do a fresh install of everything once I am finished with my current session, since I am also experiencing some weird midi-audio conversion issues.
If I can bring it back up in Windows 10 I would be quite pleased.

http://forum.cakewalk.com...-drivers-m3206046.aspx

Re: Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (gmacburnie)

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:13:16 GMT

I have tried a couple of times to get the 700c working in Windows 10 with no success.
Does anyone have a step-by-step on how to make this work?
I think I will do a fresh install of everything once I am finished with my current session, since I am also experiencing some weird midi-audio conversion issues.
If I can bring it back up in Windows 10 I would be quite pleased.

Re: Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (T9CStudio)

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:04:08 GMT

I recently bought a used 700c. It replaces a broken MCU I've used for years. A little getting used to using the track widening, shrinking, etc. as the MCU was super simple (fewer button presses) compared. Now looking for answers how to utilize the T-Bar in X-Ray mode.

Re: Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (gmacburnie)

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 08:39:34 GMT

I own the console but use a firepod for my interface

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (dogfall)

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:45:43 GMT

I use the VS-700R interface only.

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (Rob[at]Sound-Rehab)

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 03:15:36 GMT

Ralf Mühlhausen
Hello,
I have the complete set, VS-700 R and VS-700 C and I use Cakewalk X3 with Windows 10.
Now I need help, I want use the VS-700 R first Time for vocal recording and I do not know the right Parameters for the Compressor ! :-/
Do you have any idea for me? Thanks ;-)

I do not use the VS-700 compressor at all. I use moderate analogue (tube) compression on vocals when tracking, but I refrain from using the digital compressor of any audio interface to print something onto the recording that I can as well do easier/better/reversible at a later stage with any compression plug in or simply the ProChannel compressor ...

So unless you have a good hardware compressor, experience in using it and hence get the sonic results you anticipate up front, I would not print any compression or FX on the vocal recording. Simply go for the best performance and keep an eye on the level, then do compression later as it fits the song/performance ... my 50ct

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (Ralf Mühlhausen)

Sun, 31 Jan 2016 23:52:50 GMT

Hello,
I have the complete set, VS-700 R and VS-700 C and I use Cakewalk X3 with Windows 10.
Now I need help, I want use the VS-700 R first Time for vocal recording and I do not know the right Parameters for the Compressor ! :-/
Do you have any idea for me? Thanks ;-)

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (TerraSin)

Sat, 30 Jan 2016 17:07:50 GMT

I had the bigger TASCAM DM4800 before I bought the VS-700. It was a huge pile of crap for controlling Sonar or even working with my computer. The drivers were complete rubbish and wouldn't work. TASCAM themselves were some of the most arrogant/ignorant people I've ever dealt with when it came to support. I swore I'd never buy another of their products again after I sold it.

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (Rob[at]Sound-Rehab)

Sat, 30 Jan 2016 11:50:12 GMT

znball
I'm a Sonar V-Studio VS-700 user and I'm wonder why Gibson, which I think owns TEAC/TASCAM doesn't offer controller/mixer that will work with the present Sonar Cakewalk DAW.

Never bothered to check until l now but Tascam does have a DigiMixer with DAW interface in Mackie / HUI mode

http://tascam.com/product/dm-3200/

It's probably been in the market for a while and comes at a very competitive price compared to what we paid for the VS-700 set not too long ago ...

Whenever they release an upgrade and/or tighter integration with Sonar (probably just being Mackie control bug fixes plus customization options???) it may become an attractive replacement for the vs-700 set ...

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (znball)

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:44:23 GMT

I'm a Sonar V-Studio VS-700 user and I'm wonder why Gibson, which I think owns TEAC/TASCAM doesn't offer controller/mixer that will work with the present Sonar Cakewalk DAW.

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (garybrun)

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:39:57 GMT

Glad to hear you have everything working for you.

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (Elepha3)

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:40:31 GMT

I finally upgraded to Win 10 and can confirm that the VS-700 set is working great.

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (garybrun)

Sun, 17 Jan 2016 14:17:00 GMT

Runs fine on windows 10... :-)

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (LANEY)

Sun, 03 Jan 2016 20:53:04 GMT

I have a set! and love it but scared to upgrade to Windows 10! Running great on windows 7

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (reza)

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 07:13:07 GMT

Count me too. I own the whole system. I have them about 4 years and use them almost every day. When I bought it, I said to myself finally I could find a fully compatible system like what the other companies have. I thought cakewalk and roland will expand the product and make more devices to expand the faders and the rest of the stuff that a studio might need. Not only this happened, but also they abandoned the product sooner than expected. I still like my system and as I said still using them.

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (steve.a.jones.mail@gmail.com)

Sun, 20 Dec 2015 16:54:42 GMT

First comment (I think)

Own the set, Use the console daily (everything works), the rack also fully functional but I don't need that many inputs (or the fan noise) so I also have the VS 100 which I use as an interface. all happily working with sonar platinum and windows 10. (thanks to some very clever members of this forum - to whom I extend my gratitude).

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (Rob[at]Sound-Rehab)

Sun, 13 Dec 2015 04:51:06 GMT

make sure you are up to date with OctaCapture firmware (but it should be if you recently bought it) and respective drivers ...

when chained properly (OctaCapture in VS EXPAND mode) you will get all inputs from VS700 (including DIGITAL 1 which will have the signal of the OctaCapture DIGITAL OUT 9/10 as this is used as the clock sync line, and including DIGITAL 2 for a preamp connected to VS-700 ADAT IN) and all from OCTA-CAPTURE showing in Sonar ...

Maybe this helps: http://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/connecting-the-roland-octa-capture-with-the-vs-100vs-700/

Manual here: http://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/media/2013/07/OCTA-CAPTURE_AP.pdf page 12 showing port names refering to your question

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (ModmanQ6)

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 18:19:15 GMT

I've got v1.30 firmware for both the C and R. I'll update these accordingly and keep pushing on... What do you see in X3 as far as input designations? Currently the Octa gives me signal from Dighital 1 left right and stereo, but there are no inputs that say Octa at all in Sonar...

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (Rob[at]Sound-Rehab)

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 02:42:17 GMT

ModmanQ6
Ok, so still running my 700c and 700R with X3. Just bought the Octa capture to give me the extra 8 pre's, but can't get them to see each other...

works fine here with X3 and Platinum on win7
just make sure you have the latest firmware and latest drivers for both units
check that each interface is properly installed and working fine by itself
then follow the setup instructions from the manuals - most important will be to switch OC to VS EXPAND mode and setup master/slave sync properly with COAX cable plugged into proper ports (an easy one to get wrong)
VS 700 needs to be set to sync to "Digital 1" before use (you can do this via desktop shortcut loading your default file into the vS-700 IO editor)
first test at larger ASIO buffers to ensure you don't get any dropouts (if so check setup tips above)
then hike down ASIO buffers (mine run really low - setting 3 @ 96 kHz)

hope that helps :-)

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (ModmanQ6)

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 20:21:19 GMT

Ok, so still running my 700c and 700R with X3. Just bought the Octa capture to give me the extra 8 pre's, but can't get them to see each other...

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (louisodwyer)

Fri, 04 Dec 2015 07:19:39 GMT

I'm in, got the full set! It's the centre-piece of my music room.
I live in France and I see a guy who has a music shop in Geneva also has the VS-700.
Just upgraded to Windows 10 Pro with Sonar Platinum, all working great!

Re:Head Count Of VS-700 Owners (napazidis)

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 21:34:17 GMT

I also own the VS-700 set. I am very happy with the quality and functionality of both units and have been using them since Sonar 8. Currently running with Sonar Platinum on Windows 8.1 and plan to upgrade to Windows 10 shortly. The only problem I've had since Sonar X1 has been the inconsistency in functionality of the Fantom VS.