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Iomega Jaz

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The Iomega Jaz Drive offers an impressive 1GB capacity and decent speed for audio applications, making it an attractive option for many users. However, its compatibility issues, particularly with Pro Tools III, raise significant concerns. Users may encounter frustrating installation challenges, and intermittent system freezes could lead to lost work. While it performs quietly and is affordable, the lack of full reliability makes it a risky investment for serious audio professionals. Check your system compatibility thoroughly before considering this drive—what could have been a game-changer feels more like a gamble.

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The Iomega Jaz Drive presents a mixed bag of performance and practicality. On one hand, it shines with impressive data transfer rates and the convenience of removable cartridges that make backups less of a chore. However, the drive suffers from noticeable noise during operation, which could be off-putting for frequent users. Additionally, its price point—higher than low-end tape drives—might deter budget-conscious consumers, even though the cost can be justified by the value of saved data. Ultimately, while the Jaz Drive offers solid functionality, potential buyers should weigh its pros against the drawbacks before committing.

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David Ferguson

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Apple G3 266 computer, 96Mb RAM/4Gb HD. Akai S3000XL sampler. Alesis ADAT XT digital recorder/BRC remote. Alesis Microverb effects. Bit 99 synth. Drawmer DS201 Gate & LX20 compressor. Emagic Logic Platinum 2.6 sequencer. Emu Proteus 1, 2 & 3 sound modules. ("On the album, the 'Hall Strings' preset from Emu's first Proteus module is used a lot, because it's a great marcato string sound.") Emu Proformance piano module. Ensoniq VFX synth. FriendChip Timecode Refresher. Iomega Jaz drive. Korg 1212 PCI card. Korg DRV3000 effects. ("Weird and sometimes wonderful.") Korg Wavestation SR synth. Lexicon MPX1000 effects. Logan String Melody keyboard. ("The last of Random Hold.") Mackie 32:8:2 mixer. Oberheim DPX1 sample player. Roland D550 synth. Roland S760 samplers/SP700 playback unit. Sony 600Mb optical drive. Sony DTC690 DAT recorder. Spirit Absolute 2 monitors. SPL Vitalizer enhancer. Symetrix 511A noise reduction. Tascam DA30 MkII DAT recorder. TC M2000 Wizard effects. Yamaha AN1x synth. Yamaha SPX50 effects.