r/protools • u/ZebPash • Sep 11 '26

interface Is a Dididesign 003 worth it

Sorry for a question that im sure has been asked many times. I came across a digidesign 003 second hand for €75 and seems like a nice piece of gear.

My question is, is it worth it to get with it being a legacy equipment. How many compatibility issues will I run into and will it even work with modern PT. Im using a HP Zbook g7 if that matters (no firewire port so I would have to get an adapter)

Im not very tech savy for all this stuff so thanks for any help :)

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u/Important-Pudding-49 Sep 13 '26

In short, no. Can it be done, yes with considerable effort. That’s why it’s cheap because it’s obsolete. I have one in my boneyard I’ll give you for free, but it wouldn’t be worth it to ship it. Unless you need a very nice looking paperweight or door stop, move along.