Not content to be just another MIDI controller, the VX series sports two mic/line 1/4 inch inputs and 9 motorized 60mm faders. This enables the VX8 to function as a the centerpiece of a music creation workspace, handling all your MIDI and audio needs. The VX8 connects to your computer via USB, allowing you to download MIDI files. The VX8 is a great way to merge audio and MIDI in your studio. The VX8 supplies a Game mode, which users can use in conjunction with music books and VX to test their skill of performance. And if you've ever wanted to learn the scales and music from other cultures, you can use the built-in multi-ethnic scales to learn your way around these interesting musical forms. Also unique to the VX8 is U-CTRL which maps the controls of the VX8 to your production software. The expansion port allows for your VX8 to grow with you as your needs grow, adding such useful tools as an analog synth module, digital mixing console, and others.