Digidesign D-Command Producer’s Desk

Today I'm writing a review of the D-Command Producer's Desk by Avid. I used this product quite a lot while in school with Avid Pro Tools|HD11. I personally did not install this equipment so I can't comment on it's ease of installation, however, I do have experience with modifying the interfacing with the program.

Setting up the D-Command for ethernet connection is a fairly straight forward process, however it is not the most intuitive. Without some direction I would've never found the interfacing dialog box.

The controls are large and easy to manipulate. They are arranged in grids by functionality. Editing preferences is done through a multi-input dialog window on the desk. The faders are motorized and contain a safety to prevent motor burnout. The lights can be tested thru the preference dialog. The desk can be arranged to incorporate controls to X-Mon or HDX for monitoring.

Overall I like the feel of this Desk. It is a very close cousin to the D-Control modules. It has some incorporation with other DAWs, although it is specific to Avid equipment. I rate 4/5 for the D-Command Producer's Desk, for functionality compared to counter-intuitive interfacing.

The Digidesign D command producer’s desk is built to last. This desk and/or workstation is built to last you a lifetime in the studio. It’s pretty easy to put together and it is very sturdy for your gear. The price is pretty high for a workstation desk though, I suggest looking around the web as some of the other workstations and checking the prices out before committing to purchasing this workstation. The price of the desk is the only downfall. Besides that it will last you a lifetime in your studio.

It comes with a custom build in custom keyboard and mouse, this workstation is designed to give you a better workflow. It will make your workflow better, but only if you are using this in a bigger studio. This isn’t for the home studio producers that run pro tools. This producer’s workstation isn’t necessary for your home set up, that is why I recommend shopping around to find something that is more suitable price wise and you can have it in your home.

I am happy with the purchase that I made when choosing to go with the Digidesign D command Producers Desk, but for that price we could have had one built custom buy a local builder. The price of this workstation makes it undesirable to anyone with a budget. Because after all its not coming with a computer. Its just a desk, even though the right desk can make your workflow easier and make you more efficient. I feel that this one is a little over board price wise, Great quality and great piece of equipment, but shop around the web and find something that is more suitable for your personal studio at home. But if you have the money and you have a bigger studio, go for this one . You won’t be un happy!