I think this sounds fine. I haven't had any experiences with computer-based systems, but I hear they are phenomenal. This is good for polished demos, but I was disappointed to find the sound quality of burned cd's lacking in most respects to a manufactured cd. It may be my skills that aren't up to par, but I am sure Pro Tools Systems and high tech components would sound better.

This thing is loaded with features. It needs more inputs. The amp simulations they hail as superb failed miserably for me. I have two Marshall stacks. I may be spoiled by them, but the tone from the simulations sounded like a cheap, pawn shop, distortion pedal that was malfunctioning. Mic simulators are o.k. Rely on talent and what equipment you have to get sound into the unit. Then, rely on the unit to polish.

This thing is pretty tough. I've carried it to gigs and sessions many times in the back of a truck in a lap-top case. It has never failed or offered to.

For what this does, you cannot beat its price. If you are a do-it-yourselfer musician, songwriter, singer, etc. You will find this very pleasing. To the user that asked for more ways to get inputs, I bought a Behringer mixer to record the drums. I plug all the mics into the mixer, eq them, submix them, and run the stereo output of the mixer into any one or both inputs of the VF-80. It works beautifully. Behringer mixers are cheap, tough, and sound great. Get one.

I called for help on getting a track list made to burn a cd from internal masters. They were quick to respond, and were extremely helpful. I certainly appreciated that.

I too was called to the blue color. Very attractive when you have to stare at it for hours while mixing and mastering.

Hobbyist

Metal