Rotary Mixers

[helix]

I ended up not getting that mixer (Paypal is some bullshit), and got this instead:

Can't wait till it gets here so I can play with it!

[HORSEFORCE]

how are they for scratching?

you serious?

[HORSEFORCE]

i'm a rane guy myself, and even rane has a rotary version of the empath

http://www.getinthemix.co.uk/images/upl ... mpathR.jpg (pic is too big for this forum)

it does have a crossfader, but i think it can be bypassed for a cleaner signal path.

also, while on google image search, i ran into this A&H rotary mixer that looks pretty sexy (probably doesnt sound as good as the urei tho)



ALSO, for those interested in the urei 1620, know that the soundcraft reissue is different than the original (at least in value.) if you stumble across an original 1620, buy it, cause it will keep its value (oh, and any house DJ ever will be on your nuts to buy it off of you.)

[mohan]

i'm a rane guy myself, and even rane has a rotary version of the empath

http://www.getinthemix.co.uk/images/upl ... mpathR.jpg (pic is too big for this forum)

it does have a crossfader, but i think it can be bypassed for a cleaner signal path.

also, while on google image search, i ran into this A&H rotary mixer that looks pretty sexy (probably doesnt sound as good as the urei tho)



ALSO, for those interested in the urei 1620, know that the soundcraft reissue is different than the original (at least in value.) if you stumble across an original 1620, buy it, cause it will keep its value (oh, and any house DJ ever will be on your nuts to buy it off of you.)

Seems the A&H V6 is really good, arguably better than the Urei, you can have a tube pre-amp on every channel which is pretty sweet.

[prisoner]

i had a residency where i was forced to use one of the Rane rotary mixers with the added crossfader & eq.

it completely changed the way I mixed records, i dont even touch crossfaders anymore.

it took some getting used to, but if i had the funds to buy one I would in a heart beat. the sweep on the channel volumes/eqs is so much smoother then any other mixer i've ever used.

definitely not for quick mixes (although it is possible and not that hard really as long as you are familiar with it).

[JacquesGreene]

Ecler mixers are analog and fucking amazing

I've played on rotaries a handful of times. Definitely mildly frustrating at first.
I like the exponential response of knobs over the linear response of faders though, same with synthesizers
when you fade something in with a knob it sounds completely different

[mrbeatnick]

this is the rolls royce.



once you've played with this you'll never want anything else. Sound quality is just incredible and its a joy to mix on. costs about 2 grand.

Having said that if you play with serrato and mix in a rapid fire way the lack of a crossfader is probably going to slow you down.

[james fox]

how are they for scratching?

you serious?

nope

[electrotexan]

[HORSEFORCE]

Seems the A&H V6 is really good, arguably better than the Urei, you can have a tube pre-amp on every channel which is pretty sweet.

just cause something has tubes doesnt mean that its good. in most DJ applications, id rather have transistors than tubes in my signal path unless theyre really transparent (guitar amps are a different story.) that being said, i'd still like to hear how this bad boy sounds.

[fractal]

really interesting thread, i've never used one of these. my only worry is that i couldn't cut or scratch with one, but with a standard mixer i can cut, scratch and do long EQed mixes no problem... is the sound difference really worth losing functionality? What is the main draw of these?

[helix]

What is the main draw of these?

Blending tunes for 6 or 7 minutes at a time.

[fractal]

What is the main draw of these?

Blending tunes for 6 or 7 minutes at a time.

Right, but we can do that on regular mixes just as easily? Or am I missing something?

[gwa]

don't think you are missing anything

[fractal]

hmmm ok. i love gear, but have never even thought about a rotary mixer... this thread has piqued my curiosity for sure tho



off for some research of my own!

[gwa]

they must be a ballache

[helix]

What is the main draw of these?

Blending tunes for 6 or 7 minutes at a time.

Right, but we can do that on regular mixes just as easily? Or am I missing something?

It's supposed to be a lot smoother, and the pots give you a bit more precise control over your tracks, as far as I know.

[fractal]

wish i had enough money to be able to play around with one, looks really interesting!

how much did you pay for yours?

[helix]

wish i had enough money to be able to play around with one, looks really interesting!

how much did you pay for yours?

Ended up getting a midi controller for livesets, if you didn't see my post at the top of the page.

I ended up not getting that mixer (Paypal is some bullshit), and got this instead:

Can't wait till it gets here so I can play with it!

REALLY WANT THAT SHIT TO GET OFF BACKORDER, KTHX.

[oddfellow]

Used these a few times and they can be a ballache at first. Personally I find upfaders a lot easier to use but it cant be denied you get some smooth blends from the rotaries.

I wouldnt go with them personally as I play out fairly often and would rather keep improving on the typical set up if you get me?