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Yamaha Upgrades DM1000, 02R96 and 01V96 Consoles with VCM Technology

Posted on 8th April 2008

Top: The DM1000 VCM, 02R96 VCM and 01V96 VCM, pictured from left to right
Above: Chart showing the Add-On Effects pre-installed in each of the VCM series consoles (packages listed as “Optional” can be purchased as upgrades)

Yamaha adds production power and versatility to its entire range of digital production consoles

Yamaha Commercial Audio has expanded the DM1000, 02R96 and 01V96 digital mixers to VCM functionality. Announced at Musikmesse 2008, the new VCM models - DM1000 VCM, 02R96 VCM and 01V96 VCM - now join the current DM2000 VCM in providing a new dimension of production power with an impressive selection of state-of-the-art processing technologies.

The DM1000 VCM, 02R96 VCM and 01V96 VCM are the DM1000, 02R96 and 01V96 Version 2 digital production consoles with the addition of Yamaha’s Add-On Effects software, providing users with enhanced production features straight out of the box. Depending on the choice of console, engineers now have access to extraordinary recreations of classic compression and EQ units, simulations of legendary analogue open-reel tape decks, a complete suite of unmatched REV-X reverb effects, a high-class surround post-production package and a selection of vintage stomp boxes right at their fingertips.

Yamaha’s Channel Strip (AE-011), Master Strip (AE-012), and Vintage Stomp (AE-015) packages each utilise Virtual Circuitry Modelling (VCM), a unique physical modelling technology developed by K’s Lab. VCM recreates the sounds of sought-after vintage effects gear by physically modelling the individual characteristics of analogue circuitry.

With VCM technology on-board, the DM1000, 02R96 and 01V96 are now immediately equipped to deliver faithful recreations of classic compression and EQ units from the 1970s. In addition, the DM1000 and 02R96 (plus the 01V96 via optional upgrade) now deliver accurate simulations of several legendary analogue open-reel tape decks as well as a useful selection of vintage stomp boxes.

In addition, the included Reverb (AE-013) package incorporates REV-X technology, the advanced algorithm behind Yamaha's newest generation of reverb and ambience programs. Designed for reverberation depth and realism with smooth decay, REV-X takes full advantage of the 24-bit, 96-kHz audio resolution of the DM1000, 02R96 and 01V96 to recreate the warmth and reality of natural acoustic environments.

Further, the Surround Post (AE-014) package employs Yamaha’s Interactive Spatial Sound Processing (iSSP) technology to provide DM1000 and 02R96 users with such spatial simulation tools as Room ER, Auto Doppler and Field Rotation Effects.

Room ER is capable of simulating the acoustic properties of a room of about 30 metres in length, and is ideal for placing a mono source in a precisely controllable surround environment. Auto Doppler effectively simulates the Doppler effect - the change in pitch of a moving object (e.g., an ambulance’s siren) as it passes the listener - in a wide variety of scenarios. Additionally, the Field Rotation effect can be used to ‘rotate’ or distort the sound field around the listener, a practical function in film audio and 3D video game production applications.

All five Add-On Effects packages are now pre-installed on new DM1000 VCM and 02R96 VCM arrivals at no extra cost, delivering unbeatable value with new console purchases. These packages normally carry a combined RRP of over $4,800 if sold separately. The 01V96 VCM ships with two of the packages (Channel Strip, Reverb) with another two (Master Strip, Vintage Stomp) available as optional add-ons.

Existing customers who purchased their DM1000 V2, 02R96 V2 and 01V96 V2 consoles on or after January 1st, 2008 are eligible to receive a free upgrade CD-ROM to upgrade their consoles to VCM functionality.

Previous DM2000, DM1000, 02R96 and 01V96 customers that have yet to upgrade their consoles can still purchase the Channel Strip (AE-011), Master Strip (AE-012), Reverb (AE-013), Surround Post (AE-014) and Vintage Stomp (AE-015) packages via Yamaha’s exclusive network of Professional Audio dealers and Commercial Audio agents.

Click here for more details about the VCM Series digital production consoles.