First Look: Cakewalk Sonar V-Studio 700

Integrated hardware and software

SONAR V-Studio 700 matches SONAR 8 Producer with the VS-700C V-Studio Console multifunction control surface and VS-700R V-Studio I/O audio interface, which includes an onboard Roland Fantom VS Hardware synthesizer.

The VS-700C V-Studio Console provides hands-on access to all of the power of SONAR 8 Producer, including for the first time extensive editing operations. It also provides dedicated digital control of the VS-700R V-Studio I/O and with the press of a button the VS-700C can switch functionality to control any V-Link compatible video and image hardware including the Edirol DV-7 line of direct linear video editing systems.

The VS-700R V-Studio I/O is an extremely capable 20×26, 24-bit/192kHz audio interface with high-quality converters and pre-amps that are the perfect complement to SONAR’s industry leading 64-bit end-to-end internal audio quality.

The VS-700R also houses an onboard Roland Fantom VS hardware synthesizer. The Fantom VS seamlessly integrates its soundest and synthesis directly into SONAR’s workflow as a “Hardware VSTi” with essentially zero latency or CPU load. In addition, the Fantom VS can be further expanded with Roland SuperNATURAL sounds through an ARX Expansion Board slot located in the VS-700R.

Taken as a whole, SONAR V-Studio 700 offers the “feel” of working in a traditional studio, but in a way that takes advantage of everything modern technology has to offer.

Key features of SONAR 8 Producer

  • Complete DAW environment from creation to delivery
  • Tight integration with V-Studio hardware
  • Best audio quality in industry “64-bit end-to-end
  • Inspiring tools for creative production
  • Fast and accurate audio & MIDI editing
  • Powerful vocal processing with Roland V-Vocal
  • Comprehensive mixing environment
  • Deep levels of mix, edit, and instrument control through ACT
  • Unlimited tracks, inserts, effects, and busses
  • High track, low latency performance
  • 49 effects/14 instruments including Dimension Pro
  • Linear phase mastering plug-ins
  • Flexible import/export for final project delivery or collaboration with other studios

Also included in SONAR V-Studio 700 is the full version of Cakewalk’s MIPA award-winning Rapture synthesizer. Rapture provides modern sounds to fuel pop, dance, hip hop, and electronic music production through a unique combination of power, elegance, control, and professional sound programming.

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