Digidesign
002
Introducing Digi 002, Digidesign's first FireWire-enabled Pro Tools
workstation to include an integrated control surface. Digi 002 offers
novices and pros alike hands-on command of any project, easy connectivity
via FireWire and integrated I/O, portability, dual mode functionality,
and full session compatibility with other Pro Tools systems, from
Mbox to Pro Tools|HD. In addition, Digi 002 features a 32-track Pro
Tools LE interface based on the same award-winning software used by
professionals worldwide. With its spectrum of features and affordable
price point, Digi 002 is without peer in the audio production world.
Digi 002 is a full-featured studio-in-a-box that works with your
Window XP Home or Mac OS9.x computer to give you all you need for
superior MIDI and audio production. Comprised of a single unit that
includes a comprehensive control surface along with analog, digital,
and MIDI I/O, Digi 002 communicates with your computer via a single
FireWire cable (included). Pro Tools LE software comprises the final
component, offering 32 tracks of record and playback, 128 MIDI tracks,
real-time plug-in support, and a host of additional features. From
beginning to end, Digi 002 places you in an ideal position to realize
any project.
While Digi 002 is fully functional in and of itself, many products
are available to increase the scope and performance of your Digi 002-based
Pro Tools LE environment. Although many plug-ins are included in the
002 package, other high-powered RTAS (real-time) and AudioSuite (file-based)
plug-ins, designed and built by Digidesign and our Development Partners,
are available for virtually every signal processing, sound design,
and specialized editing purpose. These software applications work
in conjunction with Pro Tools in both non- and real-time formats,
emulating and often improving upon the hardware counterparts that
they frequently emulate. The addition of a FireWire drive is also
a wise choice, improving the performance of your system by virtue
of increased throughput and data transfer speeds. And you always have
access to upgrades and updates to Pro Tools LE software, typically
available for free to registered users, as we continue to develop
new ways of improving your Pro Tools LE experience.
Getting your Digi 002 system up and running involves a quick, simple,
four-step process. First, you load your Pro Tools LE software onto
your computer. Second, you connect your computer to the Digi 002 unit
with the included FireWire cable (PC users will need to first purchase
a compatible FireWire card). Third, you power up Digi 002. Fourth,
you connect your signal sources Ñ mics, instrument cables, patch cords,
etc. Ñ to the I/O on the back of Digi 002. Lastly, you launch Pro
Tools LE software. At that point, you're ready to go. Your audio and
MIDI information travel back and forth between your computer and Digi
002 via the FireWire cable, along with information generated by or
returned to the Digi 002 control surface. Any changes you make via
your Pro Tools software interface are reflected on the control surface
and vice versa. It's that simple. Digi 002 includes two modes of operation:
Pro Tools mode, described above, and Standalone mode. With the push
of a button, your Digi 002 unit enters Standalone mode and becomes
an 8x4x2 digital mixer, complete with EQ, dynamics, delay, and reverb
with snapshots. Pro Tools LE is disabled in this mode, and your computer
is no longer needed for Digi 002 to operate.