Diki, that 8 track audio recorder was only a $50 update on the fantom...So we only use the single stereo track to record...we don't have to use all 8 stereo tracks..For me I can see usefulness..Dead nights at the club..My band could put together backing tracks...Of course you are right, I would also have my laptop on hand to do the same thing..

The MP3 player will be a welcomed feature for me..here's hoping they take a page from Domenic..and allow us to change keys..too