YAMAHA 01X mLAN DIGITAL MIXING STUDIO
IS THE ULTIMATE INTERFACE
—Multi-Task Unit Offers Complete Integration,
Complete Control—
NASHVILLE, TN—Building on a history of breakthrough digital
technology, Yamaha Corporation of America, Digital Musical Instruments,
announces the Summer NAMM 2003 and U.S. launch of the 01X mLAN
Digital Mixing Studio. This single, self-contained unit provides
everything needed to turn audio/MIDI hardware and software into
a complete computer music studio and function as the true centerpiece
of that system: a 28 channel digital mixer; an intuitive user
interface with transport controls, 8 knobs and motorized faders;
DAW remote control with motorized faders; 24-bit/96kHz multi-channel
mLAN I/O; powerful DSP processing; low latency Mac and Windows
drivers; and a comprehensive software support package.
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"Up until now, you had to literally piece together a
computer music studio with separate products from different
manufacturers, which often translated into compatibility and
support issues," states Mike Martin, marketing manager,
Digital Musical Instruments. "With the Yamaha 01X, everything
is available in one convenient, affordable package and a level
of power, integration and flexibility never before offered.
The 01X bridges the gap between computer-based systems and the
hands-on realm of hardware mixers and controllers."
Using the same 96kHz DSP technology found in Yamaha's DM2000,
DM1000, 02R96 and 01V96 digital mixers, the 01X will function
as a stand-alone, total recall digital mixer for recording or
live performance. Signal quality is maintained with high quality
mic pre-amps and +48V phantom power on balanced XLR, TRS and
line input connectors. Full dynamics processing, including compressors,
gates, limiters and 4-band parametric EQ on every one of the
28 digital mixing channels, plus two 32-bit effects processors
means that the 01X puts no strain on the host computer for mixing
or audio processing. Fully motorized faders ensure that mixes
can be recalled and accurately tracked at the touch of a button.
The 01X is the first product to feature Yamaha's next generation
mLAN networking technology. Conforming to IEEE 1394 FireWire,
mLAN provides high-speed audio and MIDI networking between audio,
video, synthesizers and computer equipment via a single "plug
and play" line, eliminating the multitude of wires that
discrete connections require. Optional channel expansion units
allow up to 63 mLAN compatible devices from Yamaha and other
alliance companies to be linked together. Up to 16 additional
analog inputs can be added via mLAN with the 01X internal digital
processors and mixing channels handling the routing/effects/EQ
and dynamics.
"The 01X is the first in a series of products that underscores
Yamaha's support for mLAN as the connectivity technology of
choice for computer audio systems," states Athan Billias,
director of marketing, Technology Products. "We believe
this will be the year that mLAN gains critical mass in the marketplace."
The Yamaha 01X offers unsurpassed remote control power with
integrated DAW support normally found only in dedicated remote
control products. Track arming, transport control, plug-in editing,
mixing and window selection may be controlled directly from
the work surface. The 01X also provides full support for recording
and sequencer software products, including Cubase SX, Nuendo,
Sonar, Logic, Digital Performer, and will also control a wide
range of parameters in many popular software synthesizers. The
01X also functions as a multi-port MIDI interface, offering
hundreds of channels, and enabling existing MIDI devices to
be easily connected directly to the unit.
Full MIDI capability, plus low latency 24-bit/96kHz audio
driver support for Windows XP and Macintosh (OS9/OSX) platforms
will seamlessly integrate the 01X into any existing production
environment.
The bundled software suite includes: Studio Manager, providing
visual reference and control for every parameter directly from
a computer screen; three VST plug-ins for enhanced vocal processing,
pitch correction and mastering; and a VST compatible 01X channel
module, which mirrors all DSP hardware functions, and enables
parameters from Studio Manager to be copied directly into the
VST hosting application.
The 01X is scheduled for September delivery. Online support
may be found at www.01Xray.com
and yamahasynth.com.
For more information on the Yamaha 01X, visit Yamaha at Summer
NAMM 2003, Nashville Convention Center, Booth 834; write Yamaha
Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Digital
Musical Instruments, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone
(714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com;
or visit www.yamaha.com.
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