VF80- How do you transfer your songs to a PC???

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I don't own one yet buy am SERIOUSLY considering one. How do you transfer your files off of it onto your computer?
 
Assuming you get the VF80CDR, you can save songs as 2-track Music CD's, or you can save as wav files. Or you can use the S/PDIF out from the VF to the S/PDIF in (on a soundcard so equipped).

I used to mix and master on the VF80 without a PC, so that's as much as I know. Oh, and VF80's are great units.
 
billisa said:
Assuming you get the VF80CDR, you can save songs as 2-track Music CD's, or you can save as wav files. Or you can use the S/PDIF out from the VF to the S/PDIF in (on a soundcard so equipped).

I used to mix and master on the VF80 without a PC, so that's as much as I know. Oh, and VF80's are great units.
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Thanks for the reply.

Using the S/PDIF'S how would you be able to transer it onto a PC without some sort of dedicated VF80 management software?

I use a Zoom MRS-4 right now and it stores on a smart card. I put the card in an external reader and use a MRS-4 manager program that you get from the Zoom website.

I guess what I'm trying to ask is, does the VF80 and/or Fostex have a program like this that will recognize data coming from the unit?
 
TU BE said:
Thanks for the reply.

Using the S/PDIF'S how would you be able to transer it onto a PC without some sort of dedicated VF80 management software?

I use a Zoom MRS-4 right now and it stores on a smart card. I put the card in an external reader and use a MRS-4 manager program that you get from the Zoom website.

I guess what I'm trying to ask is, does the VF80 and/or Fostex have a program like this that will recognize data coming from the unit?
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I don't know... My guess is getting a VF80 with the built-in CDR and then saving stuff in the wav format might be the best option.

There are others on this board who can say specifically what's the real best PC interface option is. Obviously don't buy anything until you know what will work in your set-up. Generally speaking though, I think the VF's are excellent.

Question though... Have you considered a Zoom MRS802, since you are already in that system?
 
Hello,

The S/PDIF is a direct digital stereo output. If your soundcard also has an S/PDIF connector, you can record the output (from the VF80) directly into you PC or Mac.

I import via an Edirol UA-1D adapter, into Sound Studio (Mac OS X). Then I'm able to do my finishing touches with Apple's SoundTrack.

-sV
 
The easiest way is to save your tracks as .wav files in the VF80 using the CDRW.

It is a simple process, and the machine names them all for you.

You then simply import the wav files into your audio editing program of choice on your PC.

You dont need any special software for this. The reason you do for the Zoom is because it saves the files in a proprietary format.

Any standard audio software will read .wav files.

So the advice is.....make sure you get the VF80 with the CDRW drive !!!!

:)
 
yes, save to a CD on the vf80, then put the CD in the computer,
read it with any audio player or rip to mp3 with a CD ripper.

Technically, a CD is not a "wav." file, according to Fostex, but I don't know why. Nor is it important I think to any of us here.
Maybe useful to know in case we get into some esoteric discussion.
 
How do the vf80's compare to the mr8? What are the differences beside the vf having the internal hard drive?
 
cellardweller said:
How do the vf80's compare to the mr8? What are the differences beside the vf having the internal hard drive?
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At one level, you're dealing with 2 machines that record at a 16bit/44khz level. Having said that, as a former owner of a VF80, I think this machine is a very well built, well specified model. Alot of multi-trackers under $1,000. feel like toys. The VF80 doesn't. The effects are numerous and very, very usable (if not overdone), and you can go from start, to a very high quality finished CD, without ever leaving the machine.

The VF80 has various "scene" functions that allow you to save various fader/effects parameters. The punch-in and edits are done without any pops or clicks, the thing never freezes, and there is no need to "optimize" the hard-drive (something very commonly necessary on other machines). Plus, you can upgrade to a bigger HD from a selection of several readily available units.
Also, the CD burner is a Plextor unit that has a reputation for a very low error rate.

The software and operating system was VERY well thought out by Fostex.
 
billisa said:
At one level, you're dealing with 2 machines that record at a 16bit/44khz level. Having said that, as a former owner of a VF80, I think this machine is a very well built, well specified model. Alot of multi-trackers under $1,000. feel like toys. The VF80 doesn't. The effects are numerous and very, very usable (if not overdone), and you can go from start, to a very high quality finished CD, without ever leaving the machine.

The VF80 has various "scene" functions that allow you to save various fader/effects parameters. The punch-in and edits are done without any pops or clicks, the thing never freezes, and there is no need to "optimize" the hard-drive (something very commonly necessary on other machines). Plus, you can upgrade to a bigger HD from a selection of several readily available units.
Also, the CD burner is a Plextor unit that has a reputation for a very low error rate.

The software and operating system was VERY well thought out by Fostex.
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I assume you mean this as a comparison to the MR8? Especially the part about "a very high quality finished CD wihtout leaving the machine"?
 
cellardweller said:
I assume you mean this as a comparison to the MR8? Especially the part about "a very high quality finished CD wihtout leaving the machine"?
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No, not exclusively. Basically these are machines in two rather distinct price points, and I only know a lot about one and not much about the other.

I've not used an MR8 ($299.), but those who have can state what its assets are in comparison to what I've said about the VF80CDR ($699.).

Naturally though, with a built-in CD burner, the VF80CDR can produce a quality finished product without a PC. And in general, it's a great machine.
 
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