* World-class built-in dual independent stereo multi-effects processing with 34 algorithms: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, COSM Guitar Amp Simulation, Voice Transformer, "Lo-Fi" mode, Mic Simulator, Vocoder and more (no optional effects board required)
* 64 Virtual Tracks x 2 Banks* of digital hard disk recording; up to 8 tracks** of simultaneous recording and playback
* New 20-bit A/D and D/A converters for pristine audio quality and increased dynamic range
* Expanded Input section with 6 balanced TRS inputs and 2 digital inputs (Optical or Coax.)
* Expanded Output section with 4 analog outputs and 4 digital outputs (Optical and Coax.)
* Non-destructive audio editing: cut, copy, erase, exchange, move, insert, etc.; 999 levels of Undo for "no fear" recording and editing
* Built-in SCSI port offers storage/interface with a variety of drives, computer peripherals, etc.
* MIDI Time Code and MIDI Machine Control for sync
* Audio CD recording and data backup with optional CD-R drive

* Only one Bank can be used at a time, with Virtual Tracks freely exchanged between Banks.
** Number of simultaneous recording tracks is dependent upon speed of hard drive and recording mode used.

EX-panded Recording Power:

The VS-880EX literally expands upon the recording power of the original VS-880 in several ways. First, the number of simultaneous recording tracks has been increased to a maximum of eight*--so tracking an entire band without submixing is finally a reality. Similarly, the number of available Virtual Tracks has been doubled to 128 (8 tracks x 8 V-tracks x 2 banks)--more than enough tracks to capture every take, comp, solo or instrumentation idea a song could require. As with the original VS-880, the VS-880EX's Virtual Tracks can be bounced or comp'd together with its primary tracks to create the ultimate take, just like having an extensive scratch pad for all of your audio ideas.

Audio resolution has also been upgraded thanks to the VS-880EX's pristine 20-bit A/D and D/A converters. This translates into added headroom and increased dynamic range over competing 16- and 18-bit recording systems: an improvement which you'll notice in your recording from day one. Ensuring a stronger signal and less noise, the VS-880EX offers six balanced TRS-style inputs and two digital inputs (optical or coax.) for tracking.

* Number of simultaneous recording tracks is dependent upon speed of hard drive and recording mode used.

EX-pressive Built-in Effects:

One of the major selling points of the original VS-880 was its optional effects expansion board. The VS-880EX, however, incorporates all of the VS-880's optional expansion board algorithms and more and they're already built-in--no effects board required! That means that every VS-880EX comes standard with a built-in high-quality dual stereo effects processor incorporating 34 of Roland's best effects algorithms, from lush reverbs and choruses to COSM Guitar Amp Simulations, Voice Transformer effects, Mic Simulation and much more. These effects can be fully customized, automated via mixer scenes and stored with a particular song or project, making things downright easy.

Mixing FLEXibility and EZ Routing:

Thanks to its additional inputs, the VS-880EX now allows for 16-channel automated mixdown using any eight internal tracks and eight additional inputs which can be automatically triggered via MIDI. This mixdown flexibility is enhanced further by the VS-880EX's expanded EQ section, which features eight channels of 3-band parametric digital EQ or 16 channels of 2-band parametric digital EQ which can also be stored and automated via mixer scene memory.

Streamlining recording and mixing operations dramatically, the VS-880EX features the acclaimed EZ Routing navigation system. EZ Routing takes you step-by-step through basic recording, editing, routing and mixing operations, instantly configuring the VS-880EX to the way you want to work via a series of simple yes/no questions. Just hit the EZ Routing button, select the operation you wish to perform and let the VS-880EX walk you through every step of the process. EZ Routing also lets you customize and save settings into helpful mixer templates (e.g., band recording template, drum submixing template, guitar comp'ing template, etc.). Powerful random-access digital recording, editing and mixing was never this easy!

When it's time to mixdown, the VS-880EX gives you eight individual outputs, including four analog outputs and four digital outputs (optical and coax.), plus the ability to record audio CD's or simply save project data on an optional CD Recording System. This means that for the first time, you can go from inspiration to finalized audio CD using one, self-contained and affordable system.

Enhanced User Interface:

The VS-880EX incorporates an enhanced version of the original VS-880 interface, including such improvements as an angled backlit LCD for easier operation, luminous buttons that indicate operational status, and larger fader knobs for an ergonomically improved feel.