The original 01V I picked mine up of course used, and I had some cosmetic cleaning to do. I expected the bottom of the line operation from these mix boards, as low ratings like this exist. Now, as a PRO in audio, let me set my opinions out. 1) Functionality 10. LAst I checked my Mackie 32.8buss, or my Tascam M-3500 large format mixer DID not have compresion and gates on EVERY channel. Nor, was I able to save my EQ settings. But in the o1V, I had Compression, EQ, ability to save the EQ, 2 layers of SPX level reverb, and then, on the master channel, another gate and compressor. It sounds smooth, and ground loop analogue type issues are non existant. Why? Because it is a digital path. I was so impressed by this tiny mixer and all that it offered, I am going to step up to a Tascam M-3200. I can't wait! As for the ability to run my mix and play it back with motorized faders; it is just an added bonus, because it only speeds up my work. 2)Value. If you are running a big analougue desk, and you don't have the luxuries that are pouring forthe, from the smallest and weakest of a new line of digital mixers, you must ask yourself, why am I paying more for less? Last I checked, I could get a fireware into my computer, but that is too little too late. For speed, accuracy, cignal cleanliness, features, and harmony with the computer (Where it all ends up anyway) I wish I had read something like I am writing now, only 5 years ago!

As I stated above, more for your money than the project stufio favs

There was no need for support, however there is not a hole hell of a lot about the original 01V online anyway

Pro commercial audio over 20 years day job

The sound is very clean as with many high end boards. Endless possibilities to shape sound any way you want. This due to a remarkable parametric eq; it's unreal! I like to make my mix with tight punch bass. There is not need to purchase outboard units. Not only does the unit have it's own effects, compression and parametric eq; it's top notch stuff! So save your money.

I like being able to compress the bass guitar and drums. There are programs you can use. The eq again is better then analog mixers. Unquestionably the best eq I have used.

If you don't know anything about digital mixers, take your time and read the manual; practice using it. All I bring is this unit, power amps and speakers. No more patching and no more carrying eq and effects units.

I have not noticed this mixer to be cheaply built. In fact it's the opposite. This is a quality product; well constructed that will last through all your projects. Only one concern: I don't like the battery in the unit because if it gets low, you have to bring it into a Yamaha personnel. I think I could change a battery myself. But that's the only downside to this mixer. The rest is all good.

The price of this unit is worth much more.

I have not dealt with Yamaha. But if the product is good, I prefer not dealing with the company and do my projects.

It looks good especially with the 100mm faders.

Live sound for over 20 years

Jazz, easy listening, and rock

Personally, that is the best mixer I've use. I'm a student at Recording Arts Canada (At Montreal), And recently, the school just bought 10 mixer like that. I worked with Mackie Devices for a few years and now never more. All you want is include inside (presets and FX)and it is very easy to use.

When you are able to work with a computer, everything is good. The fact is that all features you can find in that mixer, if you know how to use it, man... that's THE one!!!

If you know the 02R model of Yamaha, you'll find that 01V96 easy to use.

I know that some people will probably tell that Yamaha is nothing Compare to SSL High Professional devices... OK... OK... But for the price, that's amazing. Sound quality, Controls are very nice, aesthetic is ok, that's all I want.

I had many Yamaha devices at home and that's always the same thing. It is tough sometime to find a place to repair Yamaha devices, but, unless that, you have a great customer sevices

Simply, with the capacity to upgrade of the 01v96, and my needs, I JUST WANT IT!!!

Active musician, Sound and Recording Engineer, ex- Band Director

Rock, Gospel, Alternative

its amazing when u think that with the Y96k addon card you can add in the Waves plug ins and control them in real time. To expand on that it is amazing that Waves have just launched the SSL 4000 plug in set...

Firewire would be advantageous but hey... perhaps that could be pushing for something that isnt really that necessary.

simple as using any yamaha desk

amazing fidelity.

70k worth of SSL vs 5k worth of SSL - think about it!

im sleeping with a picture of this under my bed at night.

Artist, Producer

Rock, Metal, Fusion, Electro

Very Good pre amps and processors.

Very well appointed you will find it hard to use all that is availale.

Well made, could use better cooling.

You get a buch for very little.

Must have.

live sound

acoustic

Unless you are a computor expert this may be very difficult to use. I bought it to use in live sound on the road. Big mistake. This is a studio or broadcasting mixer.

Trying to get someone is like trying to get a service rep for your computer. The service center and I have waited for hours only to find we needed to talk to someone else and anothe several hours wait.

Active Musician

Comtemporary Christian

Recording engineer, Live engineer, Musician

Very clean, very non digital sounding. Top grade.

More than you'll probably need unless you get really serious and then you can cascade two of these babies for really cheap expanded mixing capabilities.

Built like a tank. Quality finish.

High quality mixer, clean transparent sound, quality effects, and hooks up to your computer as a DAW controller!

Haven't needed it, but the website has plenty of great information and you can download the user manual in case you forget to bring it.

Would I get this again, absolutely.

Mixing audio/music for 6 years.

Classical, Pop