SETUP mode (VF80EX)

Editing a tempo event

1On the primary "Tempo Set" screen, select the de- sired event and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The current tempo value starts flashing.

2Use the [JOG] dial to enter the desired tempo and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The setting is now effective.

3After editing tempo event, press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) repeatedly until the VF80EX exits

the SETUP mode.

Deleting a tempo event

1On the primary "Tempo Set" screen, select the de- sired event and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The current time signature value starts flashing.

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2Use the [CURSOR ] key to select “DEL”, and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The selected tempo map will be erased.

3After deleting tempo event, press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) repeatedly until the VF80EX exits

the SETUP mode.

<Note>

You cannot delete the “001BAR 1 =120.”

Setting the Metronome function [“Click ”]

Using the "Click " menu item, you can select whether or not feeding the metronome click according to the tempo map during playback or recording. By setting this item to "On", you can play your instrument and make recording while listening to the metronome.

<Note>

Metronome sound will be output from track 6.

For this reason, when the metronome function is activated, a new sound source cannot be recorded on the track to which the metronome sound is to be output or sound recorded on this track cannot be played back. If the metronome function is not to be used, be sure to reset it to “Off.”

Default:

Off

Available options:

Off and On

*The setting is applicable program by program.

*You can save the setting as a part of the song data.

*The setting remains effective even after you power off and then on.

1On the Select Menu screen of the SETUP mode, se- lect "Click " and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The current option (by default, "Off") starts flashing.

2

Use the [JOG] dial to select "On" or "Off" and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

By selecting "On", track 6 can output the metronome click.

On

Metronome sound will be output from

 

track 6.

 

 

Off (default)

Metronome sound will not be output.

 

 

3

Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or the [STOP] key) to exit the SETUP mode.

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Fostex VF80EX owner manual Setting the Metronome function Click, Editing a tempo event, Deleting a tempo event, Track

VF80EX specifications

The Fostex VF80EX is a versatile digital multitrack recorder that offers musicians, songwriters, and audio enthusiasts a wide array of features and technologies to enhance their recording experience. Known for its portability and ease of use, the VF80EX is an excellent solution for both studio and field recording applications.

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