Digidesign Digi 002 LE FireWire Music Production System
32 tracks of recording and playback. Built-in analog, digital, and MIDI I/O interface. Control surface.
Overall User Ratings (based on 216 ratings)
Submitted May 19, 2004 by a customer from YAHOO.COM
Digidesign Digi 002 Customer Review
OVERALL I THINK THAT IT IS A MUST FOR HOME STUDIO SETTINGS. I WILL CONTINUE TO USE THIS PRODUCT UNTIL IT DIES, BUT I WILL CHECK OUT THE NEW COMMAND 8.
Quality
PURE PLASTIC, BUT SEEMS VERY DURABLE. COMETICALLY, DIGIDESIGN COULD HAVE SPICED IT UP, BUT I GUESS THAT THEY WERE LOOKING AT QUALITY FIRST.
Value
YOU CANNOT BEAT THIS! YOU CAN DO JUST ABOUT EERYTHING WITH THIS MACHINE. I WOULD HAVE LOVED FOR IT TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE MORE THAN 32 TRACKS, BUT AT THIS POINT I HAVE LEARNED TO GET AROUND WITH 32.
Manufacturer Support
I HAD ONE PROBLEM WITH THE VERSION OF SOFT WARE THAT WAS SENT TO ME, I CALLED SUPPORT AND THE NEW UPDATED SOFTWARE WAS SENT DIRECTLY OVER NIGHT. I WAS SERIOUSLY IMPRESSED.
The Wow Factor
THE FIRST TIME I LEARNED ABOUT IT, I WANTED IT. NOW THAT I HAVE IT, I SAY THAT IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY.
Musical Style:
HIP HOP
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Submitted September 28, 2005 by a customer from bellsouth.net
"This board is great for a project studio with limited space. My recordings sound better than some ive heard coming out of some p"
Love my Digi002.....Going on my 3rd year with it and i have no plans to replace it...well until i can get an SSL AWS 400.........lol....$90000.00
Sound
sounds great and i only record at 16 bit, 44.1Khz to save Hard disk space.......i can't complain
Features
wish it had talkback...........BAH!!!!!!!.....oh well....lol
Quality
This thing is hard as a rock
Manufacturer Support
its works great....i've never had to call 4 help
The Wow Factor
Maybe i need a bigger desk!
Musical Background:
Recording engineer, Active musician, Producer
Musical Style:
Hip Hop
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Submitted September 8, 2003 by a customer from comcast.net
"Digi002 - The Bomb"
Several years 5
Sound
Excellent
Features
Great Software Plug-in Bundles (Very Diverse)
Quality
The product has an Excellent Design
Value
Yes... A Great Deal
Manufacturer Support
Great Support
Musical Style:
Drum and Bass, Jazz
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by a customer from innercite.com
"No better value for the money. Not one regret. Would do it again."
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I need more mic inputs. Although I was fully aware of the limitations, however I believe a customer may unknowingly be led to believe the suggested 18 tracks of simultaneous recording are immediately ready. A few products by Focusrite, Presonus, etc. are available to utilize the ADAT lightpipe capability.
Sound
This is the first "no excuses" - "no rationalization" recording system
I have come across for the professional "Home" studio. This product is truly at the point where the technology is held "harmless". The only obstacle to recording perfection lies within.
Features
I would have liked 8 mic pres instead of 4.
An outside edge around the upper portion would have made it very convenient to mount the unit INTO a table top. The included plugins are extremely useful.
Quality
I have no reason to believe this product will not hold up well.
Value
The Digi 002 has taken the place of racks of equipment. It sounds better and is far easier to use than the numerous recording formats having passed my way.
Manufacturer Support
I called support regarding a few issues. The response was informed and immediate.
Musical Style:
Blues into Jazz - or anything that gives back more than it takes
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Submitted August 9, 2006 by a customer from charter.net
"Great for recording professionals, tech-heads with PC/MAC platform 100% dedicated to Pro-Tools. If this does not describe you,"
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Actively looking for a replacement.
Sound
Pristine sound
Features
A zillion and one features. I'm still learning and will probably never use all of them.
Ease of Use
Set-up and operation are not straightforward. I have an Intel-based Mac. Even with software updates, new Firewire drive, etc., many recording sessions postponed because of one software conflict or another. I do not recommend its use with any platform that is not 100% dedicated to Pro Tools. It is the most persnickety piece of software I have ever used in my studio. I cannot be creative AND spend most of my time engineering and problem solving.
Quality
Well made, designed, and elegant.
Value
Expensive, but would have been worth it if it were easy to use... NOT!!! I am looking to sell it.
Manufacturer Support
Looong telephone wait time. Web site is structured well, but did not address my problems.
The Wow Factor
Automated sliders are very cool. I coveted this item for 1 1/2 years before I finally purchased it. Now I'm sorry.
Musical Background:
Songwriter
Musical Style:
Jazz, Pop, R&B
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Submitted December 16, 2006 by a customer from planet.nl
"Why I like my Digidesign 002 ProTools system a lot !!!"
I love this system, there is only one remark. You got to have a realy fast PC or Mac to work with 24 tracks and a lot of plugins.A dedicated system to work only with ProTools is the best solution.
It supports Intel Core Duo on Mac and PC and they keep innovating.
Sound
Works with focusrite pre-amps for perfect sound up to 96 kHz.
Features
Automation for total recal on woking projects and super plugins.
Ease of Use
Pro-Tools is not for dummies who want to do everything without learning. It is the industry standard for recording studio's all over the world. So you got to get into it and once you have the taste of the software you get adicted.
Quality
It looks nice works nice and easy to take on a recording session outdoor.
Value
It's an expensive system but if you look at what you get for your money it's is worth saving for.
Manufacturer Support
Very good support in the Netherlands, friendly and they have the knowledge to help you with any problem, if you have one.
The Wow Factor
I own it for 2 years and still think it's the best. I wouldn't trade it for another. (only for a Protools HD-system of course)
Musical Background:
Musician, Recording Engineer
Musical Style:
Rock, Pop & Alternative
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Submitted October 21, 2005
"Good price good product."
I'm very happy with the 002, but I would like to have the talk back feature for vocal booths that the Control 8 has.
Sound
The sound is crisp and clear. Sounds as good as the big boys
Features
All the features any one would need. Thousands $$ worth of plugins included.
Quality
I used my 002 almost everyady in my home studio for 3 years now and its very sturdy, nothing broke yet.
Value
Theres nothing on the market that can compete.
Manufacturer Support
Great support, they ship next day and are very knowledgable.
The Wow Factor
I wanted it when I first read about it and it still has that appeal to it after having it for three year. Its the heart of my studio.
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Submitted December 29, 2004
"BUY IT. IF NOT BUY IT FOR YOURSELF, BUY IT 4 ME!"
CANT GET BETTER FOR DESKTOP PRODUCTION.
Sound
EVERYTHING COMES OUT CRISP,CLEAN,AND PUNCHEY ANY WAY U WANT IT.
Features
WHAT MORE COULD U ASK 4 IT RUNS WITH MY MAC TO MANY FEATURES.
Quality
THE BEST JUST DONT BE CARELESS WITH IT WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO ABUSE YOUR EQUIPMENT ANYWAY.
Value
IF I HAD THIS TO OWN I'LL MAKE SURE IT STAYS IN MY STUDIO FOR LIFE.
Manufacturer Support
NEVER USED IT
The Wow Factor
SELF EXPLANITORY
Musical Background:
PRODUCER
Musical Style:
R&B, HIP-HOP, JAZZ, WHATEVER U LIKE.
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Submitted June 16, 2003
"Amazing studio all in one. Can't beat it for the price and features."
I will have this board for quite a few years to come.
Sound
Has focusrite pre's and some GREAT sounding converters. Really sounds great and I have used my share of recording equipment.
Features
SOOO many features. For goodness sakes it is the industry standard Pro Tools.
Quality
Very solid. It sits in my studio and probably will never move.
Value
Alittle expensive. I bought it for $1850 used and seriously, it is worth every damn penny.
The Wow Factor
Such great appeal. Such endless limits with Pro Tools. Now you can control it, record, use midi, and endless effects all from one unit. HOw much more could you want out of a recording studio for your house?
Musical Style:
Trance and House but record and engineer EVERYTHING
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