Digidesign 2 User Manual

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Chapter 1:  Digi 002  Introduction
 
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Digi 002 Introduction
 
About Digi 002
 
Welcome to Digi 002, Digidesign’s cross-plat-
form Pro Tools workstation for music, sound de-
sign, and multimedia production. 
Digi 002 combines the features of a high-quality 
audio interface, a MIDI interface, a touch-sensi-
tive control surface, and a stand-alone digital 
mixer, all in one unit. 
The Digi 002 package includes the following:
• Installer CD-ROM containing Pro Tools LE 
software, DigiRack RTAS (Real-Time Audio-
Suite) and AudioSuite plug-ins, and electronic 
PDF guides 
 
Getting Started with Digi 002 Guide
 
, covering 
installation, configuration, and basic tutorials 
for Digi 002
• Digi 002 unit with integrated control surface 
• FireWire cable for connecting the Digi 002 to 
a computer
• AC power cable
• Digidesign Registration card
 
Pro Tools LE Capabilities
 
Pro Tools LE software provides the following ca-
pabilities:
• Record and play up to 32 mono digital audio 
tracks at any of the supported sample rates 
(depending on your computer’s capabilities)
• Work with audio at 16-bit or 24-bit resolution, 
at sample rates up to 96 kHz with compatible 
hardware
• Record and play up to 128 MIDI tracks
• Use non-linear, random-access editing and 
mix automation
• Process audio with up to 5 RTAS plug-ins per 
track, limited only by your computer’s capa-
bilities
• Use up to 5 inserts and 5 sends per track
• Route up to 16 internal busses
 
Pro Tools LE uses your computer’s CPU to 
mix and process audio tracks (host process-
ing). Computers with faster clock speeds 
yield higher track counts and more plug-in 
processing.