All user reviews for the Digidesign Digi 001

The Digi001 possde 8 analog I / O, I / O and an Adat I / O numrique ... the whole world knows
I use it with a P4 2g / 1g DDRAM / 2 scsi HD Audio
I do that the audio and "no" to track boundaries ... I have a pretty good config with
Xp

UTILIZATION

The installation took my head ... 1 hour I was worse at the beginning ... nothing worked ... I was lucky I had a test ... gives the driver xp does not work ... c often the case .. alas ... I downloader 1 beta (Beta 5.3.3b1) took on the Digi site everything is in order except some log
Sx / Reason / Ableton / recycle / tracktor / acid pro /
with wavelab but nothing! and with SoundForge ....
I go to the web I take the drivers (Beta 5.3.3b2) and any plant!
the log does not even have the driver .. I handed the old nickel from any walk
AFTER I intall protools ki also works very well
32 tracks I made a simultaneous record of the 32 at the same time .... NO BLEM!!
quality digi!
of + I (in sense 2) compatible with mac-protoolser my friends and who did not care of the mouth of my PC!

GETTING STARTED

The driver (Beta 5.3.3b1) tiendas the road with high log + cites
with Sx and i vst latency 6 ms up to be comfortable without click
its a good preamp with nikel upstream ... but with all the c ...
no fear of having a neve or ssl ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 15 days (only (but thoroughly from 10 + / day if she had planted it should have done!
and then digi is a standart around the world! happening to you with your assignment Ptools you bump you go home ... etc.
c important!

Digi001 pro tools is unstable I advise against it even though I have a powerful pc

UTILIZATION

Easy installation configuration even

GETTING STARTED

First the sound card is completely rotten c nul a chier (on winXP)
even my soundblaster live card 10 times a mieux.faite bouncing and you will see
how this card destroys your mix.Ya as medium grave.C discouraged!
On the mac I have not but hey essaiyer c can not be worse

OVERALL OPINION

C this card no use to me now. I reinstalled soundblaster live.
Pro Tools 5.3.1 with max buffer size I arrive at a max monos 9pistes delas
pro tool crashes or sends an error message, however, I use Sonar with Digi001
(ASIO) I get a more easy 25pistes without difficulty but the sound is really bad
as serious and nothing but serious acute this card eats it raw.

8 audio tracks, 2 tracks numriques, 2 pramplis microphone with phantom power supply 48V, it yal enough to make a small home studio with a good foundation. Pro-Tools LE 5.3.1 software is a complete TRS. Dynamics qualitprix good value (98 dB), the A / D converters are good quality for this product line, even if in terms of frequency drives Sampling the limit is 48khz, better is a reasonable price, have a good solution in a bad 48khz 96khz.

The ide is to make an acquisition to couraging numrique own models correct.

My config is composed of a motherboard Asus A7V8 SR + 512 MB DDRAM PC 2700 + your HD Maxtor IDE UDMA 5 Diamond over 80GB + Athlon XP 2000 + ATI Radeon All in Wonder 32MB DDR.
A Sampler ESI 4000 Turbo, a Rode NT2 microphone, a synth Alesis QS 6.1. A mixer Roland M160 rackmount.

UTILIZATION

Personally I did not have to worry about installation, sometimes Pro Tools LE 5.3.1 (XP compatible) for me, installing the latest version of the drivers under Windows XP Pro (Fat 32 ) did not pos of problem. However, it is recommended that you partition the hard drive if you use one.
Manual handling is however a bit lightweight, so forcmment gnrale configuration via the software is complicated a bit. I recommend the book Pro-Tools in French on the website www. Eyrolles.com. Ct of soft, it is time for Digidesign offers multi-language versions (may be this is the case in the V6 Pro-tools). So this ct there are actually making some progress.

GETTING STARTED

No worries of stability of the drivers. I immediately find Pro Tools LE 5.3.1 and I still train me over because I immediately find a small small software diffrent Cubase, which functions Submitted ditions and more INTERESTED seems a more professional level.
I have yet to test the maximum number of tracks for recording, but read the book dmo session with the soft "Be there" passes without problem. The speed of practice WRITING 50Mo/sec hard drive should allow ample thoriated simultaneous acquisition of the ten inputs (eight analog numriques + 2).

OVERALL OPINION

I bought a year ago, before I had a card Hoontech ADDA 2000 (8 in + 8 out + spdif 96khz 22), no regrets.
Report quality / price: Well, if the software provided silent in French with a manual handover consquent I put trs good.

What I like most is the feeling of Environmental Pro-Pro Tools software.
What I like least: nothing

I would do without this choice problem.

Digidesign is the reference in the studio pros, quality is the appointment but the price also ... If a home studio to fit the Digi001 the Mbox or Digi002 are good alternatives.Vous can record 8 tracks simultaneously (in with a mixing console) or enter the microphones or instruments (two inputs with preamps and phantom power).
At the level of use you can mix, edit, sequence, sampling, but also record ...
Needed for the config: Mac mini + G3 256 (minimum) of RAM, two hard drives (1 for the system and dedicated exclusively to the acquisition. With PC, you need a Pentium 4, a lot of ram and still two hard drives.
Example of PC config: P4 2Gig, P4B533 motherboard, 512 RAM, a disk system 40 Giga, Giga 1 audio disc 60.

UTILIZATION

Installation is no problem if the computer has a config suffisante.Eviter install cubase on the same machine as the Asio drivers disrupt the operation of Pro Tools and prevent certain applications from working (eg rebirth, reason, recycle, GRM tools ...).
With the help of the manual, no problem installation.
Tip: Once you find a config that works with any application you want, do a reformat and reinstall a minimum of what you need avoiding superflux.Dans some cases it is advisable to partition the drive system and install two systems (Windows OS) in order to log on audio only or log on multimedia, internet or office.

GETTING STARTED

The drivers are stables.Les updates occur when changing from generation software or systems (download on digidesign.com). For my part I use primarily Pro Tools, as well as rebirth, reason, fruity loops or logic and a multitude of audio Plug'ins. The latency will depend on the power of your CPU and RAM ... With Digi001 can physically record 8 tracks simultaneously and play 24 tracks simultaneously (with Plug'ins course) .

OVERALL OPINION

I use this card for 1 year and did my weapons on Pro Tools TDM Mix Cube in a studio professionnel.Pro software tools is stable, secure, efficient and professionnel.Le design of version 5.1.1 under Windows 98SE n is more trendy, but is it better to a piece of software or a good software? And you can go to any pro studio with pro tools (80% of cases) and import your sessions to work again in an environment (listening, consoles, effects ...)
I am a faithful digidesign for the quality and thoroughness of work ... With the experience I would opt for a Mac rather than a PC but it must have the means! Reassure your PC is a powerful but require more of computer literacy.

I made this choice, only to make the audio, especially editing and mix.
My config:
Pentium IV 3.06 GHz
2048 DDRAM
120GB HDD
Recording often outside of a DTD (with microphone Oktava Mk012, Audio Technica and Rode), I use it primarily to edit and mix on Pro Tools 6.1

UTILIZATION

Not very complicated.
Beware, however incompatibilities with ASIO cards, or some problems related to ATI graphics cards.
Once launched Pro Tools, the config is so intuitive that already, if only a little practiced

GETTING STARTED

XP is stable. It is never safe from crashes that come from time to time (think of saving your sessions often). But it turns clear.
I use it solely on Pro Tools 6.1
Digidesign does offer versions of Reason and other software blackjack.

OVERALL OPINION

Bon bah that's fine. I use it for 2 months.
In Audio is great. I have often heard that the South is very weak. But since I do not use it at all ...
After Cubase, I think it's really something else.
And Pro Tools is a safe bet.
less than 1000 Euros, sold with PT6.1, go ahead it's all good.

Digital audio PCI card + 1U, 24 bit / 48kHz
8 I / O jack 1 / 4
1 I / O Stereo SPDIF
1 I / O Adat (8 I / O numrique)
2 Prampli quality digidesign
Midi In / Out
headphone jack with volume and volume monitoring

UTILIZATION

Simple user!
running cubase or other but your best to run Pro Tools!
very stable, the processor Allgemeine grant some effects RTAS

GETTING STARTED

You plug in your inputs and outputs, and given the level you play and record hop!
RAS & RAD

OVERALL OPINION

Trs good map that allows the amateur to the pro working with pro tools (with audio quality that is no longer prove )....... without ruining it!
is a value sre!

I bought this card hand because it seemed the best quality price vis vis the latest generation of cards (only with MOTU offer 8 inputs, 8 analog outputs and in-out in ADAT).
I use it in a config home studio, mixing and recording models, some video editing.
Config: AMD XP 3000 +, 1GG ram, hdd 80 1 g system, a 120 sata hdd audio gg

UTILIZATION

Installation made in 5 minutes thanks to the forum and Audiofanzine digidesign site.
I have not opened the manual.
I prcise my old sound card a MOTU 824 mk2 silent and have a lot galr with ... a little borked installation, reinstall in SERIES, disappearance of the card between two pc's start ... has worked but what a price!

GETTING STARTED

For the moment, drivers seem stable on the other hand it seems they are no longer being updated ...
I use it with Nuendo 2 and WAVELAB, no worries intgration hardware in software, with a latency of 11ms (without too much down the size of the buffer).
I do not do testing of multi-track recording at the moment, I would notice day thereafter. on the other hand I can read 20 simultaneous audio tracks with plug-ins.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it recently so I have not enough experience to rate a DEFINITIONS, for cons I can say that even when the ratio quality price is unbeatable (250 E used). I just wish not to have a version of protools latest issue, as the card comes with the 5.0.1. A small point ngatif, the length of cable between PCI card and external rack ... but hey xagrer should not either, the cable is not 50 cm ...
In short I recommend this card every home studio who do not want to ruin and are seeking a card with multiple I / O (with ADAT we could get up to 16 recording).

- What technical specifications motivated your choice?
I work in Home-Studio and I was looking for an audio interface too CHRE but with a good quality sound and connectivity than enough to not change in six months.
I was looking for a particular interface to work on Protools.

- For what purpose?
I record groups of fans and also levels of personal prods (for my group or other).

- What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
I work on PC, and even if it is supposedly not the IDAL to sound, I have no problem (hand to get used to shortcuts protools PC form with t MAC).
The computer does not suffer at all (2.5 GB RAM) and the installation of the t trs PCI Fast.

- Which instruments do you use or the Systmes? ...
I mixes batteries and sometimes I get him to the batteries via a midi batteire electronics. Otherwise, I do a lot of making guitar (acoustic and electric), many taking voice, and a little low.

UTILIZATION

- Installation is it without problem?
As said prcedemment, no worries.
No problem, even for a novice.

- Have you experienced any incompatibility?
No, I just blew up the SP2 on my PC (it is quite rcent and runs on XP Media) to accept Protools.

- The configuration gnrale is easy?
The PCI is recognized directly, without going into the BIOS to change Accs.
No driver to use the upload Digi001 (at least on XP).

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Nickel chrome. Apart from that everything is in English.

GETTING STARTED

Well all is said before I think.

OVERALL OPINION

Ideal for many back in protools with optimal config for a ridiculous price from what is on the market.
A little has-been for some, with protools sincrement has changed very little.
Best years still ahead.

- What characteristics have motivated your choice?
The 8 analog inputs and outputs, and especially Jack, including 2 XLR or Jack
and also the price (used)

- For what purpose?
To save a group that can not afford to rent a studio

- What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
PC Pentium IV 2.93 GHz, 2.46 GB RAM DDRII, HDD: 160 GB + 320 GB internal external.

- Which instruments or the systems do you use? ...
I use Cubase SX 3 with VST plug-in including GTR 3.0 for some guitar and bass effects. Otherwise the group has two guitars, bass, drums, a singer and backing vocals.

UTILIZATION

- The installation is done it without problems?
Is the most difficult. Hardware level no problem. But I got it second-hand and it is an "old" card, so the CD I had was only for Mac and Win98, you can not install on XP. So I searched for drivers (long enough) on the internet and on the Digidesign website and I found two drivers with ASIO didesign, and there it works.

- Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
At first the driver did not work with Cubase (it is said that on purpose for Digidesign ProTools you buy) but after reinstalling the driver in Cubase was recognized.

- The general configuration is easy?
see above.

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
He speaks mostly ProTools but it is normal to connect there is no need to read. But I also had a DVD explaining, so it's not bad to use ProTools ... I do not.

GETTING STARTED

- The drivers are stable?
Besides what I said at the beginning, yes

- Are they often updated?
I have not tried to update again not all, but somehow this interface there is no newer I think.

- What software do you use most often?
Cubase SX 3

- What you get lag?
Then it's great: with my config (which is not for nothing) I put in 128 samples, and I have a latency of 2.5 ms with 8 tracks, each with 3 plug-in which 2 GTR 3.0 (ca processor consumes a lot of it) and all without any cracking, the process goes only up to 75% of perf.

- How many tracks you get to record / play time? ...
I tried to record a track on each analog input (I use no other) so it's been 8 without any problem, even by putting the plug-in for registration.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
1 week, so we'll see if I change my mind lol

- What is so special that you like most and least?
most: 8 inputs, 2 mics with phantom power supply 48v without the need for power adapters, and very low latency, and the price of course
the least: it was made several years ago, and is no longer made I think, therefore little update, and the fact that without the XP installation CD, it's very difficult to drivers, and even more so when we do not want to go through ProTools

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
not

- How would you rate the quality / price?
Very good, it's rare to find an interface with more than 4 inputs, and even more at this price

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
yes

CONFIGURATION computer: ASUS P5E3, XPSP1, Q6600 2.4Ghz, PROTOOLS 6.4, 2ghz ram DD3, 2 SATA2 drives me syt ^ and data. Converter RME ADI 8 DS ADAT PCI card on the digi. 8 in / out.
Ddi computer music computer not connected to the net with 16 empty spots task manager.
Patch to optimize XP for audio Avid. (Stop service etc ...)

UTILIZATION

This configuration is valid even by me. P5E3 SP1 accepts and recognizes the heart using a Digi principal and also a little the rest because I qd disables other hearts, I will at least away from the performance. Front and P4@3.2ghz P4P800, I needed an IDE RAID 0 to relieve the system. The need, even 100% CPU with 100% automation everything is fluid 48khz/24bits 24 tracks.

GETTING STARTED

So I confirm this 100% functional configuration for Digi 001 users. Go to your eyes closed because "given the performance in the most demanding plug (which I think I am one) will be delighted. Without overclock so I'm all automated 24-track (several paramtres) I ride: drum roll ... 126 WAVE PLUG: renaissance which 116 EQ / COMP, 2 L2, a C4, 3 RVERB Stereo, a Stereo Delay. fluid medium.
Previously j'tais plug in 45 and rowed. This is the end of worry. Provided 400th prs (same mount me) you reach the performance of g5 qd they came out (I'll let you aprrcier the diffrence in price for equivalent performance mac / PC.
This is the very power!

OVERALL OPINION

Since 3 days without hsitations for those raises concern for protools quad core compatibility. FYI a nikel turns in sync with Reason 3 rewire protools 6.4 ds

The technical specifications that motivated me bah is the 8 inputs / outputs with the possibility of using Pro Tools at good prices.

-> Home studio recording use and become familiar with tools that I think use the most in my life (I started the SAE).

-> Config plutt good PC with 4 gigs of RAM intel proc I really know what and voila!

-> I use it plugs into a small console with MIDI and Yamaha also pramp and voila!
I use it with Nuendo and stuff like Reason Hearing everything works ...

UTILIZATION

- Installation, no problem even for the ca rolls ASIO

- No iTunes incompatibility unless it gre normal but hey I ca not chop it work Winamp with ASIO chupa ... The only REAL problem, say that Pro Tools on PC ... It's almost akin to turning Left 4 Dead on mac is not made for that so I bah Pro Tools icon on my desktop but I click on it ds screen is blue and So all the good shit ...

-> If no config ultra simple decision-head condition to drop Pro Tools on PC, unless you have a stable config not connect internet etc. (I remember having russi PT run, but long ago ..) Anyway I fuck all these idiots who talk about me as THE REFERENCE PT as the best etc ... from the sound that I find is 'qualitatively' suprieur Nuendo or Cubase (APRS all his views, and finally the point of hearing). Any fawn I got used Cubase, Nuendo now and that's what it's limited edition at best damn what more possibilities especially in MIDI (PT 8 seems to have partially rgl these gaps but hey ...). Voil what basically it works well on Nuendo matter and I can listen my my movies and music with Winamp ASIO ... brief

-> By the way no need for manual ...

GETTING STARTED

Drivers put more days but need ... Trs low latency with Nuendo and Reason and I think I test up to 6 tracks simultanment registered it works like clockwork ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year now I think ... OCCAZ buy 250 balls (the price of the box used seems to have fallen further is really cool for this award have 8 inputs / 8 outputs and a trick that works great even when well (Digidesign is serious even if the old opportunistic basis ...) The ratio quality price is tip top BMOL is the only Pro Tools on PC right now but the prvoyez direct a Mac if it's war! I find cunt dpenser 500/800 euros in a card style MOTU or RME certainly trs good quality but good APRS I'm not super rich super short ... j'espre be clear of people ...

PS: Pramps rotten rotten but I bought a small pramp MPA Gold and top it if I use those in my small console ...

Frankly I kiffe against it by not super mobile (PCI) so bah I bought for my mac a little Tascam US-122 L that looks pretty sail!

The Digidesign Digi 001 is the original audio interface for Pro Tools. I don't know the year that this was first released, but it's definitely been a while now. The main reason that the Digi 001 is no longer really a viable option is because it's not Firewire or USB, but connects to your computer via a D-Sub and also has a serial port. You won't be able to use this with your lap top or newer computers for the most part, rendering the Digi 001 somewhat obsolete. Putting this aside and assuming that you've got a system that can support this, the Digi 001 isn't a bad interface.

UTILIZATION

The make up of the Digidesign Digi 001 has a good amount going on, as it has more connections than most are going to use. It's got two mic preamps that have dual XLR / 1/4" inputs and phantom power. Each has a gain knob and a pad at -25 db. There's also a headphone output in the front. In the back there are MIDI connections, 8 outputs including for your monitors, and six other 1/4" line inputs. As you can tell, it's a pretty complete interface considering it's size.

GETTING STARTED

The sound of the preamps in the Digidesign Digi 001 aren't great but they'll get the job done for your small project or demo studio. I can't say that I'd use it for anything serious unless you had an external preamp, as they do sound quite digital and a bit harsh at times. This is going to be the case with most audio interface preamps, although the 002 and 003 definitely sound a bit better.

OVERALL OPINION

While certainly a bit outdated at this point, the Digidesign Digi 001 can still be a somewhat viable audio interface if you've got an older computer and are just looking for something to get ideas down. I'm not sure if it will run with the newest versions of Pro Tools, although I don't see why it wouldn't. The good news about the Digi 001 is that it is super super cheap if you can find a used one. It's only worth it though if you don't think you're going to be upgrading your demo studio any time soon...

This is a great audio interface for your computer. The one problem is that Protools takes up too much DSP, as a result you won't always be able to get 24 tracks of audio.

Price paid

$800

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use. Learn Protools and you're gold .

GETTING STARTED

Excellent user support. Amazing features. Infinitely upgradable! Buy the plugins install the plugins use the plugins.

OVERALL OPINION

Digidesign has always been known as the king of audio interfaces... with good reason. The Digi 001 uses the same quality inputs as found on thier $8000 Protools TDM System. You won't get a better audio interface for you computer under $1000!

Excellent gear. Don't know how I worked without it.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Unknown ( 5-, 2002)

For some people this will have everything. For others this is the wrong choice. Pro Tools le has 32 tracks of audio. There is not parity between the mac and pc versions. The selection of plug ins for the pc version isn't nearly as good as on the mac side. The only soft synth which currently supports RTAS for windows is sample tank. Also, they use proprietary protocols for all of their stuff: no asio2 drivers or directsound drivers for the pc(they say they are working on it). No vst or dx plug ins. This soundcard really underperforms using their direct io to asio driver on the mac side as well(latency problems etc.). So, this card is good for two things: pro tools and logic audio(which supports direct i.o!). When using pro tools with the 001 its stable, effective, and a good value, I use a mac, and I think editing audio is far more intuitive with pt than other programs. However, no surround sound mixing in the LE version, and no beat detective either. The plug ins by mcdsp(filter bank, compressorbank, analog channel) and bombfactory(moogerfoogers, La2a, 1176, pultec, tel ray etc.) are the best. There are also cool plugs like serrato's pitch n' time, grm tools, metric halo's channel strip, and the wave's plug ins. While pro tools le doesn't support asio or vst there are wrappers allowing you to use asio plugs or rewire apps like reason(this is mac only). When pro tools 6.0 hits it will also be running with os 10 allowing dual cpu macs to run both processors. This has 8 channels analog i/o, 8 channels adat i/o, and 2 channels spdif i/o. I wish it had more adat i/o.

Price paid

$700

UTILIZATION

Installation is a headache, but the software only has 2 windows: mix and edit. There are many shortcuts and if youre experienced with daw software you shouldn't have to look at the manual that much. This is great audio software. Second rate midi software. Simple and intuitive.

GETTING STARTED

Its sturdy. Support is good with an ever active forum of helpful participants: http://duc.digidesign.com Pro tools has always been the king when it come's to stability.

OVERALL OPINION

The score may seem low, but I think the converters are kind of dated now. They simply cannot compare with Lucid, Apogee, Rme and many others. Most pro's who care avbout their sound arent using 888's with their tdm rigs either. I don't know about the newer HD or 002 contervers though, they might be better. This is comparable to other products in its price range. It doesn't sound bad but Its not above average these days. Honestly for what I do, with all of my synths and stuff it works superbly and sounds great. But, if you want to really compare to the other kids on the block then yes there's better sounding hardware out there. However, there's nothing stopping you from hooking up better converters to the 8 channels of adat i/o.

Honestly, I like it but I wish digidesign would put more of what non le pro tools has into the 001. When you buy an hd system I think your paying for the dsp's, I don't understand why the always hobble their software ommitting feature's like surround mixing, beat detective or smpte. It doesn't make sense because competing host based(no extra dsps) products offer these type of feature's as well as better midi, and a better integration of vsti's. Also most other soundcards have better asio drivers, heck this only has direct i/o drivers for pc so you cannot use it with cubase, sonar, fruity loops, acid, vegas etc. This software rarely crashes though. Its great mixing and editing audio with it. Some of the plug ins are exclusive and high quality. I like it, but I doubt my next soundcard will be made by digidesign. I'd rather try something more vst friendly.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Unknown (January 0-, 2002)