Fostex VF80EX 8-Track Digital Studio
Factory-installed 20GB hard drive and an improved version of Fostex' A.S.P.+ digital effects processing.
Overall User Ratings (based on 31 ratings)
Submitted November 27, 2004 by a customer from hotmail.com
"No Compression is fatal flaw"
Due to the lack of compression effects, I wouldn't buy it. I thought it was great at first, and generally it is excellent, until I discovered a computer software package that allows me to compress individual tracks and it makes recording so much easier for mixing I cant believe it.
Sound
sound quality is great. It's digital after all, very quiet and real
Features
One fatal flaw, which really destroys this unit. You cant compress tracks individually. You can only compress everything in mastering, which is so disappointing, still useful, but could be so much better. Compression is the key to good recording and this fails the test. Otherwise, the effects and editing facilities are brilliant.
Also beware!!! Not a true 8 track. It's really only 6. Ghost tracks are great though.
Quality
Yes, made very well. Freezes every now and then though, but not a real problem.
Value
Good value, BUT ADD A COMPRESSOR EFFECT FOR EACH TRACK!!!!
Manufacturer Support
Dunno
The Wow Factor
Very compact unit, top marks here.
Musical Background:
trained sound recordist though never a professional
Musical Style:
rock
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