One really great feature of using this Fostex Digital 8 track is that since it uses smart media as the medium, you waste no minutes when recording.. If you record your first track that's got a constant melody so to say going for 3 minutes, and your second track comes in at differnt measures, you can set it to record from the begining and it will only record what you play.. The time you're not playing doesn't get recorded so you don't waste any time thus fully utilizing the full amount of time available on the card. I think this is a great feature.. I know with good keyboard sequencers you can set your start point of recording for the track, but for people like me, I like to play that bad boy from the top because I think you can really get into it that way.. I find my recordings turn out much better that way because I'm totally ready for the part when it comes up.... Also what it the current limit for smart medias? The manual for the fostex says it will accept a card up to 256mb's, and the capacity is only limited by the current technology available.. Are 256's even out? I've never seen one or even heard of one that high...

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