Yamaha 02R digital mixing console.

[imad3310]

*Thank you for your answer. I'll wait and hope for a solution*)

[VTypeV4]

So, I'm finally letting one go - this my home based 'ex ITV' example..

https://www.soundonsound.com/forum/view ... 49#p933149

ML 02r bstock 24 by VTypeV4, on Flickr

It will be replaced by something I'm very familiar with, another DM2000 which was collected a few weeks back. I'd love to justify keeping both but with the DM, the home 02R will become all but redundant. I've had more than ten years out of 02R consoles so I'm hoping someone else will get as much out of this one as I have.

NHC 24 Dm2k mk2 by VTypeV4, on Flickr

I will retain the (original) example at the studio for both projects and teaching but it seems 2024 is the end of the 'full time' road for me with these old things. I stand by everything I've ever said about them both good and bad. They're still a powerful, useful and ultimately reliable tool more than capable of a hard day of work.

I will also continue to contribute to this long running thread.

[forumuser805990]

Hi Matt,

Someone will get a bargain with that bundle! What a fantastic spec of extras with that desk. Cor, smashing.

I hope someone bought it plus they get your experience help and knowledge.

So I’ve got a small problem that needs solving in that I can’t seem to get my TC Unity card on to specific tracks so I could do with a little help.
The card works as I can see it in the slot but I just can’t seem to route anything to it.
Any help would be amazing, thanks in advance.
Also I’m loving the desk and how it sounds, with me making 90s influenced Drum and Bass, Trip Hop, Ambient and so on, this desk really does help getting ‘that’ eras sound with the old hardware Akai, Roland and Emu samplers. It works pretty damn well.
Something about the set up sounds more ‘alive’ gritty and crunchy but also smooth, and more interesting than working in the box which just sounds a bit ‘plastic’ and uninvolved now.
A lot of today’s electronic music sounds that way these days presumably because set ups like mine are a thing of the past.
Anyway, it’s all good!

[forumuser805990]

Was going to post some photos but can’t work out how to copy from Flickr.
Sorry!

[zenguitar]

This might help...

https://www.soundonsound.com/forum/view ... hp?t=75253

Andy

[VTypeV4]

For pix, that link is very helpful - be sure to copy the BBcode as that's what this forum uses..

If you can post some pictures that will help lots. The TC cards aren't the simplest of things to set up - there's a bit backwards and forwards required.

[forumuser805990]

Thanks both!
Will have a grapple with Flickr and get back to you.

[forumuser805990]

Ok, hope these work







image links edited - Andy

[forumuser805990]

Thanks Andy!
I was having a mare with these.
Still need to post a photo of the TC Unity page on the O2R though.
I’ll try again

So this is the page I’m getting but can’t seem to assign the unity to any channels 1-8?
Cheers

[VTypeV4]

That's making alot more sense, now.

So, first of all I would change engine two to run from Aux 6 so you have independent sends ie

Aux 5 > Engine 1..
Aux 6 > Engine 2..

Secondly, switch the 'ExtRt' on as this will give you better return routing options which don't 'cost' you channels. Currently, you're returning both fx to nowhere. With extended routing mode switched on, you should be able to route them to either the main L/R or to a group..

Unity help by VTypeV4, on Flickr

^^ This is how your page should look if correctly configured. You can ignore the EXT INPUTS on the right as my cards are the I/O variants.

Hope this helps.

[forumuser805990]

Nice one Matt, will tinker and report back.

Mucho appreciated!

[VTypeV4]

Good luck.

[forumuser805990]

Hi Matt,

Another question occurred to me, how can I tell if I’ve got the finaliser engine in my unity?

Cheers

[VTypeV4]

It's been so long since I used the Finalizer algo..

I think it's as simple as seeing if the presets are available / will load. You might find they're greyed out suggesting it's unavailable. You'll also need to change it's routing configuration to bus / LR insert rather than send / return.

I'll be honest, I found the finalizer a little uninspiring although it was the reason I bought the original card in the first place.

Did you get the effects configured and working?

I've spent some of the day configuring the new (old) Waves Y96K in the DM2000.

DMY961 by VTypeV4, on Flickr

[forumuser805990]

Did you get the effects configured and working?

Not yet Matt, I’ve not had the time yet.

Another job on the ‘to do list’ and I sprained my ankle last week which has hampered things somewhat.

Thanks for the advice re the finalizer, I’ll take a look.
I’m itching to get into it.
Have a tonne of samples to go through and cut up before I do anything.
Takes ages by hand but it’s the best way to do it I find….

[forumuser805990]

Followed your tips Matt and it seems to work fine.
You are right about the finaliser, I get a message saying I don’t have a license for it so that’s nice and easy!

Hope things are good with you.
Have you managed to sell your O2R yet?

[VTypeV4]

Shame you've not got the Finalizer but the M2000 FX are the jewels in the Unity crown so you've already got the best bit.

Mine is still for sale - there's been more than a few enquiries but no-one has actually taken it away just yet. The Soundcraft I bought as a fixer-upper has gone to a new home this evening.

[o2rHelp]

Hello. I just installed 2.16 eproms successfully. I bought a used TC Unity card online. When I enter the Midi remote mode. I select the slot my card was installed in (Remote 2). I scroll over to t.c.electronic in the midi selector. I see a message, "No Valid software found for UnitY card in slot 2. Please upload valid software."

I have no idea what to do next. There are no other options. I can just scroll through remote 1 to 4 or scroll through midi. It doesn't let me enter a code anywhere.

How do i enter a code. Do i create a license file and transfer to O2R from a computer port? Where do you enter license codes? I'm lost. Thanks.

[VTypeV4]

Sounds like the O/S software got corrupted, sadly - the card is no good unless you upload a fresh copy into to it. You'll need a particular cable (pinout and connections are in the manual) to do it plus find the software online but I have a copy of it that I'm happy to email to you if you're struggling - it's only a few kilobytes..

[VTypeV4]

I'm now down to just one of my original 3 as my former apprentice took my 'ex-ITV' 02R just after Xmas although I've still got the bits (cards, manuals etc) to sell. I'm pleased it's gone to a good home where it'll see plenty of use plus I think it's re-ignited his love for the world of audio which is lovelly to see..

I haven't stood still though and I now almost have a collection.. My latest - an 02R96..

02R96 fix by VTypeV4, on Flickr

This example has a bit of an identity crisis as it's actually one good one made from two bad. I was lucky that the chosen CPU board happened to be a V2 O/S which is great plus I have nearly two of every cosmetic part now, too. I'll not bore you with details of the faults / issues with each, I will say I'm very pleased as it works perfectly. It's been put straight onto a job this coming week.

[o2rHelp]

Sounds like the O/S software got corrupted, sadly - the card is no good unless you upload a fresh copy into to it. You'll need a particular cable (pinout and connections are in the manual) to do it plus find the software online but I have a copy of it that I'm happy to email to you if you're struggling - it's only a few kilobytes..

VTypeV4.

Sorry, it wouldn't let me send a PM. My email is farahjood@gmail.com Thank you so much.

[VTypeV4]

VTypeV4.

Sorry, it wouldn't let me send a PM. My email is farahjood@gmail.com Thank you so much.

Did you manage to get it working again?

[Chromeman]

How easy is it to upgrade the eproms on the 02R? Is it worth getting the TC Unity card for the FX? Just curious as there are a lot of desks on ebay and I've been offered one for peanuts so just thinking it might be a good project to have - used to own one years ago before going in the box but I have quite a few synths now so thinking about getting another one.

[VTypeV4]

It's a ten minute job to change the EPROM chips - a medium philips head screw driver for the panel and wooden skewer to pop them out. Just don't rush or force anything and you'll be fine..

As for the Unity card, I've waxed lyrical on previous pages here on this thread about how good they are - a big step up from the internal Yamaha SPX ones IMO.

[Ben E Badman]

As a side note, I have an AW4416 which is basically an 02R.
...
For my next project, I shall do the same but transfer the 'mixed' tracks out to Pro Tools. In other words, I want to send each track from the AW4416 out individually via Adat but with the EQ/Dynamics wet signal. Does anyone know how you do that?

See AW4416 Owner's Manual Chapter Setup.

Got to Setup > Patch Out and assign signals to Slot1 and/or Slot2 containing your ADAT card/s.

Source choices are:
Bus 1 - 8 // mono mix bus
Dir 1 - 16 // input channels
AUX 1-8 // mono mix bus, usually used for FX and monitor sends
RDR1 - 16 // recorder channels direct (bypasses mixer channel)

Bus 1-8 is assigned to both slots by default. Keep this setting if you want to send the channel with mixer processing. If you have 2 ADAT cards and need more than 8 outputs, set the second slot channels to AUX#. It would be worthwhile to save the mixer setup to a Scene before changing assignments.

To complete the setup, use Ch View or Pan/Route screens to assign a BUS or AUX (now ADAT OUT sends) to each monitor channel of interest. You can of course combine multiple channels into a single bus so be careful to exclude unwanted assignments. Include FX returns if you want but be careful not to create feedback loops if using AUX.

Alternatively, bounce post-processed tracks to new tracks (or virtual tracks) and assign RDR# to PATCH OUT channels where # is the bounced track number.

Any source irrespective of type can be assigned to any output channel; e.g. you could assign Bus1 to ADAT OUT 1-1 and RDR13 to ADAT OUT 1-2.