alexforta

Soon after this one came out it got replaced by the Xone:4D ( which is an Traktor certified mixer for DVS ). It also misses the 4 band EQ the Xone:92 has and which I miss a lot when using this one. Nice to be able to use in a home studio as a sound card / midi controller and dj mixer.

Numerous in- and outputs. Especially the send / returns ( 2 sends on each channel ). Outputs have a lót of headroom. Hard not to fall in love with the 4 band EQ ( > any new mixer I would consider in the future must have a 4-band eq ). Anyone looking for a high quality mixer for their dj / small live PA setup: this one's it. Without a shadow of a doubt.

This one's not for the faint of heart. You can't save settings. There is no recall. Neither is there USB connectivity. It's all analog baby. I pair it with an Octatrack to sample parts when magic moments unfold. About getting creative when using the DRM as a standalone: You can use the Master out on the back, or plug in TRS cables for each output on the front to separate tracks. When using a Y-style stereo plug you can route the L channel into a send effect and use the R signal, from that effect, back into the DRM. The machine will feed the processed signal back into the Master mix. This basically means you can have 8 effect pedals next to the DRM, one for each track and go nuts. For me this is an ideal instrument. It's build like a solid piece of metal ( or tank if you prefer ). The knobs feel great. The sound quality is up to par. I love to get lost when jamming on the DRM. Realising that I will never return to this exact spot in time and space.

But once you get there it's a beautiful piece of kit. From what I read if you can work with the OT you will have no issues with other Elektron gear. If you already own a piece of Elektron kit it should be familiar and more easy to ramp up.