Roland 2480

Well,  I just go back from LA where Dan Krisher from Roland demonstrated for me during my recording session the VS8F-3 card with the LA2A and 1176LN compressor plug ins from Universal Audio for the Roland 2480.  I was very impressed to say the least.  It's hard to believe what the LA2A lends to a vocal track.   The LA2A imparts so much more presence and meat to the track.  I can't think of a better adjective other than to say it sounds meaty in a very good way.  Where's the beef?  It's in the LA2A.  There's something much more going on than just a gain increase.  Often times in audio I think people make the mistake that some piece of gear makes the track better when really it's just a little louder.   Dan also programmed the software that comes with the VS8F-3 card which includes the mic preamp modeling including Mic pres from Millenia, Neve and Manley to name a few.   I'm going back to the Roland onboard pres and give these a serious listen.  The software included with the VS8F-3 card also includes the mastering tool kit, tempo mapping effect, stereo reverb and vocal channel strip.  If your using the 2480, you'll want to hear my next CD as it will demonstrate 2480 pretty well.