Fostex VF80EX 8-Track Digital Studio review
Feature: 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!!!!
Desirability: Very compact unit, top marks here.
Sound: sound quality is great. It's digital after all, very quiet and real
Support: Dunno
Overall: 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.
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