FDMS3-FS

FDMS3-FS is a super handy FUSE filesystem driver designed for the Fostex FDMS-3, which works with various Fostex digital multitrackers like the FD-4 and FD-8. With this driver, you get to see the FDMS filesystem as a bunch of directories—one for each program or song on the disk.

Directory Structure

Here’s how it looks:

• /mnt/p000-song1


• /mnt/p001-song2


• /mnt/p002-anotherone

Each of these directories is packed with .WAV files—each one representing a track:

• /mnt/p001-song2/track-0.wav


• /mnt/p001-song2/track-1.wav

You can play, mix, or rip these .WAV files to your heart's content!

Steps to Get Started

Step 1 - Image the Hard Disk (Optional)

I recommend making an image of your hard disk instead of messing with the original. But honestly, it shouldn’t cause any issues since no writing happens during this process. To create that image, use this command:

This will take some time, so grab a snack while you wait!

Step 2 - Mount the Filesystem

You’ll want to mount the filesystem using this command:

If that doesn’t work, there might be an issue with FUSE. Check out their website for help. If you think everything is fine but still run into trouble, let me know!

Step 3 - Use Those .WAVs!

You can check what programs are available by typing:

This will give you a list of all your programs. Feel free to copy those .WAVs somewhere else, encode them, or import them into software like Cubase or Soundgarden. If you're just looking to play a song, I suggest using Audacity; it can load all tracks from a particular program and play or mix them together.

What’s New in This Release?

• A bug that cut off all 24-bit audio was fixed.


• The code now runs smoothly with various devices.