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Fostex VF08 User Manual

Fostex VF08
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DIGITAL MULTITRACKER
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Table of Contents

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Fostex VF08 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Multitrack Recorder
Tracks8
Simultaneous Playback Tracks8
Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz
Bit Depth16-bit
EffectsReverb, Delay, Chorus
ConnectivityUSB
Power SupplyAC adapter

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Warnings

Covers essential safety guidelines for operating the appliance and preventing hazards.

Basic Features of VF08

Product Features

An overview of the VF08's capabilities including editing, pitch control, and connectivity.

Mixer Section

Details on the DSP multi-effect processor and fader controls.

Recorder Section

Information on the digital multitracker's recording format and capacity.

Others

Additional features like LCD display, hard disk, and MIDI connectivity.

Additional track

Explanation of using tracks 9-24 for data management and exchange.

Event

Understanding audio and silent parts as distinct recorded events.

Input monitor and Repro monitor

Modes for monitoring input signals versus playback signals.

Trim

Adjusting analog input signal levels for optimal A/D conversion.

Time Base

Understanding different time base modes for location display.

Names and Functions

Top panel

Overview of controls and connectors on the top surface of the VF08.

Rear panel

Description of connectors and switches on the rear panel.

Side panel

Details of connectors on the side panel.

Top panel (Analog input/output section)

Specifics of analog input and output connectors and controls.

Top panel (Mixer section)

Details of mixer controls, faders, and parameter buttons.

Top panel (Recorder/Display section)

Details of recorder controls, display, and function buttons.

About the hard disk storage device

Reformatting the hard disk

Procedure for reformatting the internal hard disk drive.

Replacing a hard disk

Instructions and precautions for replacing the HDD.

Formatting the Hard disk

Step-by-step guide for formatting the hard disk.

Basic Recording/Playback

Connections of external equipment

Guide for connecting microphones, instruments, and other devices.

LCD

Explanation of the VF08's Liquid Crystal Display.

Preliminary knowledge

Essential concepts for understanding recording and playback.

Inputs and tracks

Mapping of input signals to available recording tracks.

How to use condenser microphones

Instructions for using phantom power with condenser mics.

Basic recording (recording onto a single track)

Step-by-step guide for recording audio onto one track.

Basic recording (recording onto two tracks)

Step-by-step guide for recording stereo audio onto two tracks.

Mark function

Setting a mark on the fly

Adding marks at desired positions during playback or stop.

Locating a mark

Navigating to previously set mark points.

Deleting a mark

Procedure for removing unwanted marks.

Basic Recording/Playback

ABS locate functions

Quick navigation to program start, end, or last playback/record position.

Punch in/out

Technique for replacing audio sections with new recordings.

Auto punch in/out function

Automating punch in/out recording using set points.

Mixing

Adjusting levels

Setting track and master output volume levels.

Setting pan position

Adjusting the stereo placement (panning) of each track.

Adjusting EQ

Modifying the frequency response of tracks using EQ.

Setting effects

Applying and adjusting internal DSP effects.

Mixdown

Analog mixdown

Creating a stereo master mix via analog outputs.

Digital mixdown

Creating a stereo master mix via digital outputs.

Mixer Functions

Initial condition when turning on the power

Description of the VF08's startup screen and default state.

Operations while the Normal screen is shown

Basic mixer operations performed from the normal screen.

Mix parameter section

Overview of keys for accessing mixer parameter settings.

Adjusting pan positions

Detailed steps for setting track panning.

Editing EQ

Detailed steps for adjusting track EQ settings.

Editing Effects

Reverb

Explanation of the reverb effect and its parameters.

Delay

Explanation of the delay effect and its parameters.

Chorus

Explanation of the chorus effect and its parameters.

Flanger

Explanation of the flanger effect and its parameters.

Effect send level setting

Adjusting the signal level sent to the effect processor.

Selecting an effect type

Choosing an effect from the VF08's library.

Selecting Pre/Post of the effect send

Setting effect send routing as pre- or post-fader.

Turning the effect processor on or off

Enabling or disabling the internal effects processor.

Scene memory

Storing the current scene

Saving current mixer settings to scene memories.

Recalling a scene

Loading previously saved mixer settings from scene memories.

Fader adjust

Matching physical fader positions to recalled scene settings.

Deleting a scene

Removing saved scene memories.

Scene sequence

Assigning scene memories to the mark map

Linking scene memories to specific song positions via marks.

Deleting a mark from the mark map

Removing marks from the scene sequence map.

Executing the scene sequence

Playing back scenes automatically based on mark map.

Recorder Functions

Cueing

Monitoring audio at higher or lower speeds.

Shuttle cueing

Monitoring audio at variable speeds using the jog shuttle.

Digital scrubbing

Scrubbing audio track-by-track for precise editing.

Storing the digital scrub point

Saving scrubbed positions as edit points.

Vari Pitch

Turning on or off the vari pitch function

Activating or deactivating the vari pitch control.

Setting the speed

Adjusting playback or recording speed.

Changing the pitch

Modifying the pitch of the audio playback.

Canceling the center-positioned sound

Removing center-panned audio elements.

Setting the cancel position

Adjusting parameters for center-sound cancellation.

Boosting the bass sound

Enhancing low-frequency content.

Playing along with the playback sound

Practicing instruments with recorded tracks.

Loop Function

Setting the Start and End points

Defining the boundaries for audio looping.

Capturing the current position "on-the-fly"

Setting loop points dynamically during operation.

Editing the position via the screen

Adjusting loop start/end points using the screen interface.

Setting the Start and End points by marks

Using marks to define loop boundaries.

Carrying out the loop playback

Activating and using the loop playback function.

Program

Creating a new program

Procedure for setting up a new song project.

Selecting a program

Choosing an existing song project from the disk.

Deleting a program

Removing unwanted song projects to free disk space.

Editing a program title

Renaming or changing the title of a song project.

Track editing

Copy & Paste

Duplicating sections of track data.

Move & Paste

Relocating sections of track data.

Performing Copy (or Move) & Paste

Executing the copy, move, and paste operations.

Undo/redo of Copy & Paste

Reversing or reapplying copy/paste track edits.

Erasing track data

Erasing

Removing sections of data from a track.

Undo/redo of Erase

Reversing or reapplying erase operations.

Track Exchange

Performing the track exchange

Swapping data between different tracks.

Editing Marks

Viewing the mark list

Displaying all stored marks and their positions.

Editing a mark position

Adjusting the timing of existing marks.

Enter a mark title

Adding or editing text titles for marks.

Adding a mark

Creating new mark points within a song.

Deleting a mark

Removing unwanted marks from the mark list.

Locating a mark

Directly navigating to a specific mark position.

Advanced Operation

Metronome function

Using the internal metronome for timing practice.

Track bounce (Ping-pong recording)

Transferring audio to free up tracks for new recordings.

Training mode

Practicing with adjustable playback speed and pitch.

Slowing down the playback speed

Adjusting playback tempo for practice.

Changing the pitch

Modifying the pitch of playback audio.

Canceling the center-positioned sound

Removing center-panned elements from audio.

Setting the cancel position

Adjusting parameters for center-sound cancellation.

Boosting the bass sound

Enhancing low-frequency content.

Playing along with the playback sound

Practicing instruments along with recorded tracks.

Mastering mode

Applying effects for final sound processing.

Effect library details

Information on available mastering effects and presets.

Digital recording

Recording an external source onto the VF08 digitally

Connecting and recording external digital devices.

Recording the VF08 stereo output signals digitally onto an external digital device

Outputting the VF08's stereo mix to an external recorder.

MIDI clock sync system

Connecting external equipment

Linking MIDI devices for synchronization.

Setup of the VF08

Configuring VF08 settings for MIDI clock sync.

Confirming the MIDI clock sync

Verifying synchronization between VF08 and MIDI devices.

Executing of recording

Recording audio while synchronized via MIDI clock.

External MIDI equipment sync system by the slave mode

Connection to external equipment

Connecting external MIDI devices for synchronization.

Setup of external equipment

Configuring external MIDI devices for synchronization.

Setup of the VF08

VF08 configuration for external MIDI sync.

Confirming chase lock

Verifying synchronization lock between devices.

Execution of recording

Recording audio synchronized via external MIDI.

Save/Load of Song data

About song data

Overview of song data saving and loading methods.

Items that can be saved or loaded as song data

List of data types compatible with save/load functions.

Items that cannot be saved or loaded as song data

List of data types incompatible with save/load functions.

Notes for digital audio recorders to be used

Compatibility requirements for digital audio recorders.

Notes for saving data using the S/PDIF digital signal

Considerations for saving data via S/PDIF.

Saving data using the S/PDIF digital signal

Procedure for saving song data via S/PDIF.

Loading data using the S/PDIF signal

Procedure for loading song data via S/PDIF.

Saving/loading data using SCSI

Using a SCSI device for saving and loading song data.

Saving data to a SCSI disk

Steps for saving song data to a SCSI disk.

Loading from a single SCSI disk

Steps for loading song data from one SCSI disk.

Loading from more than one disk

Steps for loading song data from multiple SCSI disks.

Save/load a WAV file

Saving and loading audio data in WAV file format.

Saving a WAV file

Procedure for saving audio data as WAV files.

Loading a WAV file

Procedure for loading audio data from WAV files.

SETUP mode

Changing the initial settings

Configuring the VF08's operating environment and parameters.

Check menu

Verifying track event numbers and current drive information.

Execution menu

Performing operations like save, load, and disk formatting.

To enter the SETUP mode

Accessing the main setup menu.

Time signature setting [“Signature Set”]

Setting the time signature for songs.

New Registering of Time Signature

Adding new time signature settings.

Tempo Map

Managing tempo changes at specific points in a song.

Setting a tempo [“Tempo Set”]

Setting the tempo for a song.

New Registering of Tempo

Adding new tempo points to the tempo map.

Correction of the Registered Tempo

Modifying existing tempo settings.

Erasing of the Registered Tempo

Removing tempo settings from the tempo map.

Setting the Metronome function [“Click”]

Enabling or disabling the internal metronome.

Setting MIDI sync output signal [“Midi Sync Out”]

Configuring the type of MIDI sync signals output.

Setting an MTC frame rate [“Frame Rate”]

Setting the MTC frame rate for synchronization.

Setting an MTC offset value [“Mtc Offset Set”]

Specifying the MTC offset time value.

Setting MTC Offset mode [“Offset Mode”]

Choosing MTC offset mode (ABS or BAR).

Setting the Slave mode [“Slave Mode”]

Enabling VF08 to synchronize to external MIDI.

Setting the Slave Type [“Slave Type”]

Selecting the type of external sync signal.

Setting the Record Protect function [“Rec Protect”]

Preventing accidental data erasure by disabling record functions.

Setting Digital Input [“Digital In”]

Configuring the digital audio input source.

Setting BAR/BEAT Resolution mode [“Resolution”]

Adjusting BAR/BEAT resolution for editing points.

Setting the MIDI device number [“Device ID”]

Setting the VF08's MIDI device ID for MMC control.

Checking the number of track events [“Number Of Event”]

Reviewing the count of audio and zero events per track.

Drive Setting [“Drive Sel”]

Switching between the internal HDD and SCSI drive.

The Drive Format Information [“Drive Information”]

Checking details of the installed drive.

Fader Fix Mode Setting [“Fader Fix”]

Configuring whether fader movements affect volume.

Fader Recall Mode Setting [“Fader Recall”]

Setting fader behavior upon scene recall.

Specifications

MIDI Implementation Chart

Details of MIDI functions and protocols supported by the VF08.

MMC Command List

List of MIDI Machine Control commands.

Inquiry Message List

List of messages for inquiring VF08 status.

Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning and general upkeep.

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the VF08.

General

Physical dimensions, weight, and power requirements.

Accessories

List of included accessories.

Block Diagram

Diagram illustrating the internal architecture and signal flow.

Installing the Model 8340 SCSI card

Step-by-step guide for installing the optional SCSI card.

Declaration of EC Directive

The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment

Details on electromagnetic compatibility and immunity specifications.

FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE

Contact information for European distributors.

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