This is supplemented by two multi-effects processors, an independent stereo track for mixdown (meaning a separate mastering recorder is not needed), four-band EQ and dynamics processing on almost every track, a sampler facility, and a CD-RW drive for backup or for burning audio CDs. In essence, the AW16G provides a 16-track digital recording environment, offering a maximum of eight-track simultaneous recording. So just what compromises in terms of the balance of features have Yamaha struck in order to bring the AW16G in under the critical £1000 mark in the UK? How Does It Compare To Other AWs? The AW16G shares much of the core functionality of it's more expensive siblings, as well as many operational similarities with the 0-series mixers.

Hugh was clearly impressed with both the AW4416 and AW2816.

The baby brother of the AW family has been designed to compete in the same general market as products like the Korg D12 (and the forthcoming D1200) and Zoom MRS1044, although, as the 16 in the name suggests, it offers a full 16 tracks of audio. A follow-up product has already arrived - the AW16G. Hugh Robjohns reviewed Yamaha's AW4416 digital audio workstation in SOS November 2000 and the streamlined AW2816 as recently as SOS January 2002. Photo: Mark EwingWhen it comes to digital audio, Yamaha don't seem to like to let the grass grow beneath their feet. Now Yamaha have announced a baby brother for their AW audio workstations, in the form of the AW16G.

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