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Howdy Doody Time

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Yamaha 01V96VCM or Plain Vanilla
#921642 - 21/06/11 12:34 PM

I fancy an 01V96, and was wondering if the VCM addition was worth the extra cost. I realise you probably can't buy a new one without VCM but there are some nearly new of both varieties on the market and I'm wondering if I will kick myself if I get the plain vanilla, then find out the VCM is awesome. Any advice gratefully received.

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Re: Yamaha 01V96VCM or Plain Vanilla new

[Re: Howdy Doody Time]
#921644 - 21/06/11 12:39 PM

What's special about "VCM" ? Better effects ?

How much are you expecting to use and/or value the effects in your new mixer ?

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Re: Yamaha 01V96VCM or Plain Vanilla new

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#921649 - 21/06/11 12:51 PM

The VCM is a plain vanilla with a couple of bolt on extras, which can be purchased separately, iirc.
It is possible to take a vanilla O1v96 up to VCM level, but it will cost more than just buying a VCM outright.
I bought a VCM earlier this year and I had looked into the vanilla vs VCM arguement and came to the conclusion that shelling out £1000 on a secondhand vanilla only to have to pay £400 each for the two upgrade packs to get to VCM level was a false economy.
Especially when I was able to find a B stock VCM for under £1600.

If you can, save your pennies for a VCM. The reverbs are worth it on their own (REV-X engine from the SPX1000, iirc). The reverbs on the vanilla are pants by comparison.

Stu.

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