Turning the effect processor on or off

Mixer Functions

Turning the effect processor on or off

You can select the on or off of the effect processor.

• To turn on the effect processor

Press the [EFFECT/ON/OFF] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key to illuminate the [EFFECT/ON/OFF] key.

The effect processor is turned on and you can hear "wet" sound.

• To turn off the effect processor

Press the [EFFECT/ON/OFF] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key to illuminate the [EFFECT/ON/OFF] key.

The effect processor is turned off and you can hear "dry" sound.

You can also see the on/off status of the effect proces- sor in the effect type/parameter setting screen.

This icon shows the on/off status of the effect processor.

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Fostex VF80 Turning the effect processor on or off, To turn on the effect processor, To turn off the effect processor

VF80 specifications

The Fostex VF80 is a notable addition to the world of compact digital recording, particularly appealing to musicians, producers, and sound engineers looking for a portable device that doesn’t compromise on quality. This versatile digital multitrack recorder provides a mixture of user-friendly features that make it ideal for both studio and mobile applications.

At the heart of the Fostex VF80 is its 8-track recording capability, which allows users to capture multiple audio sources simultaneously. This is particularly advantageous for band setups or when layering various instruments. The device operates using a 20-bit A/D and D/A conversion for top-notch audio quality, ensuring that each recording is crisp and clear. The VF80 supports both analog and digital inputs, accommodating a variety of equipment, thereby enhancing its versatility.

One of its standout features is the built-in CD-R/W drive, allowing users to easily burn their recordings onto CDs, making it simple to share demos and final mixes. The VF80 utilizes a 10-voice digital mixer with various built-in effects such as reverb and delay, enabling musicians to craft their sound directly on the device without the need for external processing.

The user interface is designed for efficiency, featuring an easy-to-read LCD screen and intuitive controls, which makes navigating through tracks, edits, and settings straightforward. The VF80 also includes a metronome and tuner, essential tools for musicians during recording sessions.

Storage-wise, the Fostex VF80 employs an internal hard drive, ensuring ample space for long sessions and large projects. Accessibility to a broad range of file formats allows for efficient track management and compatibility with computer-based audio editing software.

Included with the device are various input options like standard mic preamps, making it suitable for various recording scenarios, from vocals to instruments. The robust construction of the VF80 ensures it can withstand the rigors of both studio and live environments, making it a reliable choice for professionals.

Overall, the Fostex VF80 merges functionality with portability, making it a fantastic companion for anyone looking to produce high-quality audio recordings without the fuss of intricate equipment setups. Its blend of features makes it an attractive option for both amateurs and seasoned audio professionals alike.

Contents

Digital Multitracker Safety Instructions Precautions Want to make a backup of song data Want to save or load the mixing settingWant to record my performance Want to copy a part of a song to another track Want to record a material while monitoring Input signal Want to install the optional CD-RW/CD-R driveWant to know details about the training mode Want to know details about the mastering mode Contents Loop Function Setting the start and end points Training modeMastering mode Variable Pitch 102 122124 125 Basic Features ofVF80 Product Features Before Operating Additional track Trim Names and Functions Input A/UNBAL Unbalanced connector Input A/BAL Balanced connectorInput B/UNBAL Unbalanced connector Input B/BAL Balanced connector Foot SW Foot switch connector Peak indicatorsCH ON/OFF keys Track STATUS/TRACK SEL keys Top panel Recorder/Display section Contrast adjusting knob Access indicatorPhantom indicator Track Edit / PGM key Setup / F1 key Wave Form Scrub keyVari Pitch / Edit key Loop / Edit key Rear panel Side panel Press the Setup key Reformatting the hard diskPress the ENTER/YES key while IDE is flashed Turn on the VF80 Replacing a hard disk Operation Confirmed HD List for the VF80Press the ENTER/YES key while the Record key is depressed Unscrew the four screws from the bottom of the main Unit that are fixing the panel Is fixing the hard disk Formatting the Hard disk About a demonstration song To check whether a demonstration song is recorded or not Connections of external equipment Sequencer Switching the time base Display when turning on the powerDisk remain indication Balanced XLR and unbalanced phone input connectors PHANTOMswitchPreliminary knowledge Basic recording recording onto a single track Preparation for recordingRaise both the track 1 fader and master fader to0po- sition Press the Record key Recording PlaybackUndo/Redo Basic recording recording onto two tracks Stereo sourceSpectively Press the Track STATUS/TRACK SEL keys ofTracks 3 To 0 position How to use recording tracks effectively Unarming tracksSee page 56 Recorder functions Setting a mark on the fly Mark functionLocating a mark Deleting a mark Punch in/out using the foot switch ABS locate functionsPunch in/out Auto punch in/out function Rehearsal HintTaking a mark point in the punch in or punch out point Press the Auto Punch /EDIT key to illuminate the key Adjusting levels Adjusting EQSetting pan position Mixing Setting effects Mixdown Digital mixdownAnalog mixdown Initial condition when turning on the power Operations while the Normal screen is shownFader Track mute Adjusting pan positions Use the JOG dial to adjust the pan positionAfter completing pan setting, press the EXIT/NO key Mix parameter section Editing EQ Preset entries in the EQ library L00 2-SHLV Tips Low shelving type High shelving typeLPF Low pass filter HPF High pass filter Setting Effects About Loop effect and Insert effectAbout A.S.P.+ How to make the loop effect setting Reverb Setting effect send levels Use the JOG dial to adjust the send level value Selecting an effect type Selecting Pre/Post of the effect sendUse the JOG dial to select the desired effect type Press the ENTER/YES key after selecting the effect type Turning the effect processor on or off To turn on the effect processorTo turn off the effect processor About the effect types Effect parameter details Delay pitch effect parameters parameter type Delay Pitch Chorus effect parameters parameter type ChorusFlanger effect parameters parameter type Flange Mono pitch effect parameters parameter type Mono Pitch Scene memory Storing the current sceneRecalling a scene Hint Fader adjust Deleting a scene Scene sequence After selecting the scene number, press the ENTER/ YES key Deleting a mark from the mark map Scene sequence on/off selectionExecuting the scene sequence While theVF80 is stopped, press the Scene SEQ key Cueing Press the F FWD or Rewind key during playbackTo return to the normal playback, press the Play key VF80 is cueing in the forward direction Digital scrubbing Storing the digital scrub pointPerforming digital scrubbing Vari Pitch Press the Vari PITCH/EDIT keyPress the EXIT/NO key to return to the Normal screen Setting the Start and End points Loop FunctionCapturing the current position on-the-fly Editing the position via the screen Setting the Start and End points by marks Carrying out the loop playback Program Creating a new programPress the ENTER/YES key after entering the title Press the EXIT/NO or Stop key Selecting a program Deleting a programEditing a program title Track editing Copy & PasteMove & Paste Press the ENTER/YES key after editing/entering the title Performing Copy or Move & Paste Undo/redo of Copy & Paste To set editing points by marksPress the Time Base SEL key Erasing track data Erasing Undo/redo of Erase Track Exchange Performing the track exchangeUse the JOG dial to select the source tracks Tion tracks Editing Marks Viewing the mark listEditing a mark position Enter a mark title Adding a mark SETUP/F1 key while holding down the Shift key Deleting a markLocating a mark UNDO/REDO/F3 key while holding down the Shift key Setting the tempo map Setting the metronome outputSetting the time base to bar/beat Metronome function On/off of bounce mode Setting pan positionsSetting level of each track Track bounce Ping-pong recording Training mode On/Off of training modePress the Training key Setting the cancel position Canceling the center-positioned soundSlowing down the playback speed Changing the pitch Mastering mode On/off of mastering modeSelecting a program to be played back Press the Mastering key Setting the mastering parameters On/off of the mastering processingRecording onto the master recorder Mastering library details L3 Live Mix Conventional mastering mode Internal Mastering FunctionNewly added internal mastering function Screen for adjusting the mastering effects Select the desired program for masteringNecessary When completing mastering, press the Stop Key to stop GramPunch- in function About Start and End points Press the Track EDIT/PGM key while VF80 is stoppedPress the ENTER/YES key Mode Using the insert effect How to use the loop effect How to use the insert effectEffect types available for the insert effect Track bounce Rehearsal Raise the track 1 fader and Master fader to 0 positionPress the Record key Press the Track STATUS/TRACK SEL key for How to edit parameters Storing parameter settingsRecording the guitar Press the Stop key to stop recording Rerecording with effect Press the Effect keyPress the BOUNCE/REC EFF key Parameters for distortion effects Details of each distortion typeName Comment Details of each amplifier types Details of microphone output types Digital recording Recording an external source onto the VF80 digitally Connecting external equipment ConnectorMidi clock sync system Setup of the VF80 Sync signal output setting to CLKMTC sync/MIDI machine control system Executing of recording Connecting to external equipment Setup of external equipmentConfirming MTC sync/MMC Execution of recording External Midi equipment sync system by the slave mode Connection to external equipmentConfirming chase lock Precautions at MTC related setups One Point AdviceOffset mode For ABS Offset mode For BAR/BEAT Save/Load of song data About song data Setup mode Items that can be saved or loaded as song dataItems that cannot be saved or loaded as song data Memory data Saving data using the S/PDIF digital signal Connecting to an external digital recorderSetting the external recorder Saving data Use the JOG dial to select the program to be saved After checking all preparations on the externalRecorder are made, start it recording Press the ENTER/YES key immediately after Loading data using the S/PDIF signal Connecting to an external recorderLoading data Start playback of the external recorder Select tracks to be loadedAfter selecting tracks, press the ENTER/YES key again Stop the external recorder Save/Load using CD-RW/CD-R Care and handling of CD-RW/CD-R discs About data writing and reading speeds for data save/load Saving data using a CD-RW drive Backup While BkUp flashing, press the ENTER/YES keyWhile IDE is flashing, press the ENTER/YES key After selecting a program, press the ENTER/YES key About save error HintTo erase the existing recorded data While B01 is shown, press the ENTER/YES key To eject the disc Loading backup data from a CD-RW drive While BkUp is flashing, press the ENTER/YES key About load error While New PGM is shown, press the ENTER/YES key About directory of a backup disk Saving a WAV fileAbout file names of WAV files While WAV is flashing, press the ENTER/YES key While Off is blinking, press the ENTER/YES key After selecting the tracks, press the ENTER/YES keyTo specify the desired tracks to From ** To Showing the title and New File Showing the title and -****MB After selecting a file, press the ENTER/YES keyAfter entering the file name, press the ENTER/YES key About WAV files saved WAV file structureWAV file structure which is saved over more than one disk WAV file size Loading a WAV file Use the JOG dial to select Load PGM and press ENTER/YES keyAfter selecting the desired WAV file, press Alphabets A-z Numerals Symbols #$%&’@‘= Method to load specific tracks Making an audio CD Basic informationPress the ENTER/YES key while Scsi flashes VF80 Copy protection setting WhileCD-DA is flashing, press the ENTER/YES keyStart point = End point Start point End point Press the ENTER/YES key again If you erase recorded data Press the ENTER/YES key while Erase and Sure? are flashing Loading from an audio CD Press the ENTER/YES key while IDE flashesCD-RW/CD-R disc or commercially available audio CD CD-DA 119 Press the EXIT/NO key to quit the Setup mode Changing the initial settings menu Check menuExecution menu To enter the Setup mode Time signature setting Signature SetJOG dial Bar Time Setting a tempo Tempo Set New Registering of Tempo Setting the Metronome function Click Off default Metronome sound will not be outputTrack Setting Midi sync output signal Midi Sync Out Setting an MTC frame rate Frame RateMtc Off Setting an MTC offset value Mtc Offset Set Setting MTC Offset mode Offset Mode Setting the Slave mode Slave Mode Setting the SlaveType SlaveType Setting the Record Protect function Rec Protect FreeVari Setting Digital Input Digital Setting BAR/BEAT Resolution mode Resolution Setting the Midi device number Device ID Checking the number of track events Number Of Event Fader Fix Mode Setting Fader Fix Drive Format Information Drive Information Fader Recall Mode Setting Fader Recall Press the EXIT/NO key or Stop key to exit from Setup modeInitial setting Master Usable discs CD-R discsCD-RW discs Audio CD discs How to install the CD-1A Insert the CD-1A unit to the VF80 as shown below To open the tray, press the eject switch lightly Opening/closing the trayPlacing/removing a disc Place the disc with the label side up Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function MMC Command List Command list Movement RecorderMMC Response/Information Field List Command Inquiry Message List Maintenance SpecificationsRecording/Reproducing Input/Output Block Diagram AccessoriesGeneral Block Diagram when using the insert effect AD/C Declaration of EC Directive Page Fostex Corporation

Fostex VF80 owner manual Turning the effect processor on or off, To turn on the effect processor

Models: VF80

Turning the effect processor on or off

• To turn on the effect processor

• To turn off the effect processor

VF80 specifications