I'm a week away from buying the Digi001 and I need some guidance.

[Xochi]

Hello,

Since this is not a small purchase for me, and I feel that it should be a lasting one. I would greatly appreciate it if you would share your experience and wisdom.

Here is my relevant computer setup so far:
O.S. Windows Me
CPU: Pentium 4 "Norwood" 1.6 overclocked at 1.9 and running cool.
Mother board: Epox EP-4SDA+,SiS 645 Chipset, 400 Front Side Bus
RAM: DDR256 running at 256
Hard Drive: Western Digital WD800, 7200 RPM, with Partitions at 20/60
CDR: Generic 52X
CDRW: Plexwriter 40-12-40a

I have a Mackie 1202VLZ, and a E.V. Vocal Mic(Electro Voice)
I am thinking of getting the Studio Projects C1 Mic.

I have finished sequences some years old on my ASR10 "dont laugh!"
that I'll be recording. I'll also be recording Vocals and Guitar, electric/classical. I'll also be recording everything from R&B to Classical Guitar.

I've narrowed it down to the Digi001 ("Factory" perhaps) for various reasons, however I am not certian that it can provide me with the following...
1. It can be use on Mac and PC
2. I can transport tracks to larger studios? Yes/No?
3. It is user friendly? Yes/No?
4. It is usable in events that require more than 2 mics at once? Yes/No?
5. It looks cool and chicks dig it? Yes/No?
6. It is upgradable? Yes/No?
7. Anything else you might like to add...

So i'm 99.5% sure that I want the Digi001 Though I have never used it.
Please share your insight. Thank you. Xochi

[DRM]

Xochi,

Lets see if I can clarify.

As to the Mac and or PC issue; Yes the "application" Pro-Tools and it's hardware will run on either Mac or PC. Be careful as to the Windows OS however. Currently 98 and ME are the only two supported. XP is not far behind. It's also important to note that Pro-Tools Le sessions are cross compatible, Mac to PC and PC to Mac.

Can it be transported to larger studios? Absolutely. Not only will "Le" sessions open in Mix and HD environments, but with the proper software, sessions can be opened in other applications.

Yes it is as user friendly as they come.

The 001 is (properly configured) capable of 18 simultaneous inputs.

Chicks really, really dig it. And in turn they will really, really dig you.

Digidesign historically has always offered an upgrade "path". That is, a way to turn your 001 into a Mix or HD system. The 001 however is not capable of upgrading in and of itself.

Hope that helps

DRM

[Xochi]

I have windows Me!! Its good to hear that my information is accurate so far. Any other good Ideas?

On a side note, I'm comparing the RODE NT1 with the Studio Projects C1, microphones.

Now, the Digi001 Factory as apposed to the Digi001, has extra plug-ins. Has anyone had experience with the following, or can you explain what they are?

*Bomb Factory
*Waves
* Digidesign D-fi etc...
*Native Instruments

Xochi:D

[michaelhoddy]

Once you use the Bomb Factory compressors, you'll never be able to live without them. These are MUCH better than the stock LE RTAS compressor plugs, which pretty much suck.

None of the stock Digi 001 plugs are too great, except for D-verb, which still is only okay. The DigiRack RTAS compressor and EQ are especially horrible.

The Waves plugs in the Factory will also help. Waves' stuff is great. I have the Platinum bundle running in DP3, and I'm loving it.

Since the DigiRack RTAS EQ sucks, you'll do well to find a good channel strip or EQ plug-in.

Actually, if you can spring for Waves Gold Native, you'll have everything you'll need.

But start by getting the Factory. It's a good deal, and money well spent over the regular 001.

[jamie garner]

yes, the factory is a great way to get into some FANTASTIC plugins.

i have the dig001 running on a mac, and it's outstanding. i have a mackie1402vlz, and have the studio projects t3, and i know the c1 is great for 'quality low end' (i believe there is such a thing) recording.

in the future, if you want to expand beyond recording8 tracks at a time, presonus has just come out with a 'lt' version of the dgimax, which i have. it's a great way to get 16 tracks recorded at once.

perhaps in the future you could check out the at4033 (around $300) as a vocal recording mic- the at4041 (around $225) is wonderful on acoustic guitar, piano, ect. the digi will certainly benefit (and show off) nice mic preamps too- tho your mackie combined with the two on the digi breakout box will record very nice tracks with any decent condensor mic.

one of the nicest things about the digi001 is the compatability with most major recording studios in the world- burn a cd of your session, send it to hollywood, and the engineer there loads your whole session right in! what a killer deal! the 'virtual studio' upgrade, free btw, lets you interact in realtime with anyone else on the network too.....

don't sweat it, you're making the right purchase, even if you don't get the 'factory' version.

[bean438]

If I read the Digi web page correctly the digi 001 factory plug ins are Mac only and not for the PC.
Unless you are going to buy a Mac go with the plain 'ol 001.