Yamaha O2R Training

[Red Point Music]

Hi. Just registered after being recommended by a friend. I have a Yamaha O2r digital mixing desk, and am using it in conjunction with music software (Digital performer). The desk is quite complex and I feel I am only using about 20% of its potential. I have the manual, however I still remain baffled by some of the content. Can anyone advise me of any org's / individuals who could offer me trainiing - either in groups or ( prefereably) one to one? Happy to pay the going rates. I can't find anything on the web suitable.

Thanks

Brian

[ceecrb1]

Where u based?

[paulears]

Hi Brian - if you put a location in your profile, we'll know where you are. You might find somebody in your area might be willing to just come and walk you through the basics, or more advanced features.

 

It's been a fair while since I had one of these now, but a think it's fair to say they're not the most logical of Yamaha's mixers. I always suspected that the design philosophy on the 02 was pack the features in, but don't worry too much about the human to machine interface! The 01 and 03 were quite 'guessable' - as in you want to do this, so you probably press this, then ... this and it worked. The 02 would let you do that then come up with a message that meant nothing at all, and it wouldn't work.

 

If you update your details I suspect somebody will be able to help. I don't think I ever heard of any training being done on these mixers - although, it could be worth checking with your local colleges in case they have one in their music department, and then they could have some students who might be able to help - as students tend to know everything ...

[Bobbsy]

It's also worth specifying whether it's the original 02R or the 02R96 which are two very different beasts.

 

Bob

[Red Point Music]

Where u based?

I am based in Ascot Berkshire.................

 

 

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Hi Brian - if you put a location in your profile, we'll know where you are. You might find somebody in your area might be willing to just come and walk you through the basics, or more advanced features.

 

It's been a fair while since I had one of these now, but a think it's fair to say they're not the most logical of Yamaha's mixers. I always suspected that the design philosophy on the 02 was pack the features in, but don't worry too much about the human to machine interface! The 01 and 03 were quite 'guessable' - as in you want to do this, so you probably press this, then ... this and it worked. The 02 would let you do that then come up with a message that meant nothing at all, and it wouldn't work.

 

If you update your details I suspect somebody will be able to help. I don't think I ever heard of any training being done on these mixers - although, it could be worth checking with your local colleges in case they have one in their music department, and then they could have some students who might be able to help - as students tend to know everything ...

 

Many thanks - I will update my profile. ( I am based in Ascot - Berkshire). Yes I take your point - the O2 was not designed with intuition in mind ! Good idea on the college front - I have tried a few in Slough but will extend my search. I am hoping someone with experience might be able to assist, even just to get me over a few key hurdles. Thanks again.

 

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It's also worth specifying whether it's the original 02R or the 02R96 which are two very different beasts.

 

Bob

Thanks Bob

 

Good question ! My manual says it is the Version 2 and it was printed in 1996, so I guess it is the O2R96.

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Yamaha's R&D Centre in Chiswick, London do do one-to-one training days, whether they would do one for an 02R would be only found out by phoning them though ... 0208 987 9595

[Red Point Music]

Yamaha's R&D Centre in Chiswick, London do do one-to-one training days, whether they would do one for an 02R would be only found out by phoning them though ... 0208 987 9595

 

Thankyou - didn't even know they had one in Chiswick.

Much appreciated

Brian

[gyro_gearloose]

My manual says it is the Version 2 and it was printed in 1996, so I guess it is the O2R96.

 

Not quite! The 96 refers to the sampling rate of 96kHz, not the year of manufacture :wacko: The O2R96 was released in 2002, so you've got an original O2R.

[Red Point Music]

My manual says it is the Version 2 and it was printed in 1996, so I guess it is the O2R96.

 

Not quite! The 96 refers to the sampling rate of 96kHz, not the year of manufacture :wacko: The O2R96 was released in 2002, so you've got an original O2R.

 

Just goes to show why I need training - thanks !!