Digi 001

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Sorry but another Digi 001 Question.

I'm about conviced to sell the ADATs and go DAW. I've been looking at the DIGI 001 vs the Yamaha AW4416.

Obviously they are 2 different items. But they have about the same features by the time I buy or build a PC or Mac for the DIGI 001.

Anyone with solid advice? Also has anyone recorded live drums(maybe 8 channels) on the 001? At least something more than a track or two at a time? Meaning a regular recording session with an entire band.

Please give me some input, and thanks
 
Hey Joe,

I recorded 5 tracks of drums, 1 bass, 1 guitar and a scratch vocal this weekend with my 001. Went off without a hitch! Not a SINGLE problem...and I was flying by the seat of my pants. If I had been half-way organized it would have been even better!

Let me know if you have any other specifics questions...

Later,
C
 
if you get the Digi 001, keep around one adat, so you can get 16 in to the digi with the lighpipe.
 
This whole subject touches the old myth about Pro Tools..

Lots of people say pro tools has a sound... a cut and pasted and arranged sound..

I disagree with them

Truthfully.. you can open up 8 tracks and record live off the floor and mix it down without any fancy stuff..

just like you would with your adats or tape...

Here's an example of what you can do with your PT..

http://www.nowhereradio.com/artists/rockpop/voxvendor/singles

Im NOT posting this link to self advertise.. I just want you to hear what a regular dumb home recording guy (me) can do with 001..

I've sold like 3 people on 001 with these samples... People are really suprised at the sound they can get for $799..

24 tracks, 24 bit, full automation, editing... for half the price of an ADAT xt...


I don't even work for digi.. But Im quite the salesperson eh.. they should start paying me :D

Truthfully, it's been a godsend for me, And I want to see others excell with it also..

Pretty soon all us homewreckers will be blowing away the world class studio's.. *LOL*
 
if you get the Digi 001, keep around one adat, so you can get 16 in to the digi with the lighpipe.

could you please elaborate on that? :)
i'm very interested.

adriano
 
I use both the 001 and the TDM, and using the right computer
(that includes keeping it clean from crap like modems and internet and games...etc) you can record 8 tracks with additional tracks running, without a hicup.
I have used several 001's and recorded kits for other users that bring in guides of 4 tracks with 8 drum tracks and it works like a charm.
 
postalblue said:
could you please elaborate on that? :)
i'm very interested.

adriano
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Yeah, you can use the inputs of the ADAT with the 001, since it has adat litepipe on it. You just you the adat for its inputs and then take the litepipe out to the 001 and boom 16 in. You can also do this with the Alesis AI-3 and the digimax, and the digimax light. There's some other stuff that uses litepipe too.
 
Thats Great..I never knew that..

Obviously the user would have to consider how important this is to him...

In my case, I never use more than 4-6 inputs at a time.. and I mean NEVER... so it would be silly for me to keep a $1000 ADAT sitting around just for that..

But, if you have a use for it, it's great..

Thanks for the info Fogarty

Joe
 
I'd get the alesis AI-3 anyway, its only 300 or so, plus you can tell people you can record 16 tracks at once. You can charge people twice as much ;)
 
If you are building from scratch than go with a Mac based Mbox system over a PC 001. The pre's and DAC's in the Mbox are much nicer.
 
They may very well be...and I am gonna pick one up fro myself and try. But, if he wants to do more than two channels at a time; SOL. First USB is WAY too slow, second there IS only two analog channels on the Mbox. Over in the Digi forum it is called a cable modem styled dongle. Sort of true.

For mobile recording or overdubbing, it will be sweet action!

Later,
C
 
Clark - The Mbox doesnt use firewire on the Mac? I guess I assumed it did. An old friend of mine works for digi and he suggested the Mbox over the 001. Let us know what you think when you try it.
 
Thanks guys,

You'll will probably be hearing more from me on this as I go. I quite proficient on the outboard recorders and devices, but DAW is new to me.

If you can use all 16 inputs at a time (including the light pipe) you may have just answered my last questions about the 001
 
I think I heard that you can use the spidf at the same time with the light pipe. That may be wrong though. Anyone know for sure?
 
Texroadkill,

No sir. Straight USB. I was HOPING for Firewire! I would have bought 2!!!

Oh well...I will report back after I find one. They are somewhat scarce right now.

Later,
C
 
I'm really not trying to be a troll here, but I'm going to ask a question I've asked in the past and didn't get a direct answer (it's probably not the fault of anyone but me, as maybe I didn't ask a specific enough question) ... I'm posting it as a follow-up because those of you posting here USE Pro Tools ...

How does the sound quality of the Digi 001 converters compare to those of cards others here suggest, like the Delta 1010, Aardvark, Motu, etc.? I don't have any practical experience with anything other than a Roland VS and a Gina 20-bit card. I've heard the converters in the Digi are not pro quality, then others have said they are ...

I'm looking into the 001, NOT the MBox, because I'm on PC (no avail. yet of Mbox for that), need more than 2 simultaneous inputs, and don't get ecstatic at the thought of Focusrite Green pres (Red, OK, but really, I want 2 more Neve channels and I'll have what I want). The digi is attractive software-wise, that is why I need to weigh any hardware tradeoffs in my decision.

Have any of you used other cards, or the Digi, in making commercial stuff you're happy with?

Sorry, I can't hear MP3s right now or I'd follow that link. Long story ...

Hope this isn't a dumb post.
 
It is generally held that the pres and converters are not quite "pro" quality. More "prosumer" quality. You could of course you outboard converters and pres, and many do. It is pretty flexible that way.

I don't do commercial releases or anything, so they are plenty good for little old me.

How do they compare to the 1010 or the q10...wish I knew. Never used either. I am going to buy either an 828 or an 896 soon...then i will have some comparison fodder.

Any other questions...let me know. VOXVENDOR is a good source on this thing as well. Others too..names are escaping me, unfortunately.

Cheers,
C
 
JFogarty said:
I think I heard that you can use the spidf at the same time with the light pipe. That may be wrong though. Anyone know for sure?
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Sure can...so, 18 total simultaneous is possible. Pretty sweet action, I think.

I have done 10 simul before without a hitch...never needed to do more. Yet.

Did that on a PC. I have since moved over to the Mac.
 
no problems here

I bought my Digi, I have a Mac G4.
First thing I tried is to record 8 tracks to the startup disk, the one that comes with the mac. No problem at all.
Then I bought another drive (also an IDE) and I got better performance. You can also record to both drives and it'll get better.
Another good thing is that if you have the Pod or the JStation you can enter that via digital in.
Just beware when you use plugins while tracking, they can it cpu and they have latency. You can adjust latency up to 128 samples which is very usable, or you can use a thing called "direct monitoring" or something like that.

Also check the Motu stuff. Very similar. PROS: Firewire, so it can go an a portable. CONS: you don't get Protools LE or Digital Performer in the pack.

Cheers, Andrés
 
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