He’s gonna boss this one

His review was very thorough. Yours is also super informative and your tone of excitement to share the unit with us was palpable. Great job my dude! Loved the tune you chose to demo it too! Whats the ID on that?

He's the best in the business for in-depth tech reviews, in our opinion.

Mojaxx the goat

This!

coming down off the snorted winky? little clanker flahistimo lay off the dunk

The only reason I don’t think they’ve come to market yet is the feel on a rotary is super important. The pots and components need to be very high quality analog bits with no stepping between values. I would like to see one but I think the component cost would keep it a niche product.

Rotary mixers in general are a niche produt.@@beastfremont

Sounds amazing DJ salsoul

we tried the euphoria vs the buzzy and the bozak… both blew it out of the water.

We agree!

Awesome! Thank you!

Right?!

Sounds like you're the exact target audience here.

@@digitaldjtips 😄 I think to.. when available in Europe (Italy) ?

It sounds really nice, as I say in the written piece, best sound we've heard from the brand... up there with the V10.

How are the phono inputs? Can you compare it with the Model1? Maybe have some audio files from both?

It's a very desirable mixer, isn't it?

I wonder how long it will be before there's a Decksaver cover? @@digitaldjtips

We are old enough to remember them first time around 🤣

Yes there is a strong element of that!

Glad this made you smile Benny!

@@digitaldjtips come to think of it, I just released 2 House Tracks and I’m a total House Head from Chicago. But for now I do a lot of weddings and have to keep open format until my status of DJ/Artist/Producer pick up so I can move up, travel and get this mixer. The courses really made a difference in my career! Thank you Phil and DDJT crew!

Any time!

Glad you enjoyed it Shauny

Definitely has a real high-end feel.

Interesting, thanks for the feedback.

Between us we've got it nailed then! 👍

Yeah, what a beast!

Yes that’s true

A controller with rotaries would be amazing

They seem really nice, we like the look of those too.

Have fun!

You know what they mean though. Want, but can't afford = Expensive.

They're all expensive

@@MadelnMachines Yeah, rhe Pioneer tax is outragous

@@Fran-or3lt Still it is cheaper and more advanced than all the rotary competitors!

Ha, vinyl will never lose its appeal!

@@digitaldjtips It's too sexy to ignore! Sorting files on a computer just feels like desk work lol I'm a film over digital movie guy too tho it's a theme.

Only if DJs ask for it

Good point! Wonder if they come up with anything?

I doubt that 😛

Can't argue with that, it is a thing of beauty and it sounds amazing.

Ha ha yeah, definitely a curve ball. As I said at the end of the written piece, the kind of thing we used to expect from Vestax.

Sound the same to me

They want it back lol

this is what I had envisioned intensely abt 5 years ago contemplating the optimal form of a tool to mix tracks together digitally that was not emulating imitating turntables or influenced by former methods but also carried a presence and soul that could be taken seriously, unlike the typical laptop and plastic software controller with jogwheels. almost exactly my vision but mine had 2 analog vu dials.

Wow, looks like you're impressed. And that "multi needle" VU is actually a great idea.

Yes, that should work fine

Nothing, it is all about what you prefer to use, and the workflow.

@@digitaldjtips 👌

It does indeed

Definitely an object of desire!

Nope, not for those types of DJ

Why Andy C?? I love Andy but wouldn't envisage him on this?

No, me neither...

@@TheDropInn because he’s mostly a vinyl DJ

@@TheDropInn please do elaborate, how soon?

Probably because Andy C is a DnB dj and they don’t use rotary mixes, as not the best for quick cuts.

Indeed!

No rules but a V10 would be my techno choice

@@digitaldjtips Thanks Would I be able to use it with Traktor and the standalone AUDIO10 as line inputs? what would be the bad thing about that setup?

No reason why it shouldn't but if we get a chance we will check. You could ask Serato too.

⁠@@digitaldjtips Thank you for replying. I did ask alphatheta (don’t they also own Serato?)Wouldn’t you agree that this is an important question? This was overlooked with the Rane mp 2015 when everyone reviewed it. It was rather painful to find out after I purchased the mixer and paid for Serato, 1, because it was such an expensive mixer and didn’t have a Serato license included and 2 because it wasn’t mentioned anywhere when reviewed; to be fair, this should be disclosed by Serato and a tested feature by reviewers as effects are an important part of deejaying/performing. I remeber back then Serato responding pointing to word play, saying that there is a difference between Serato “supported “ and Serato certified. Making the point that the “Supported” list of devices means that features (undisclosed list) of Serato software aren’t supported before saying that it was something Rane needed to correct to unlock. I don’t remember if it was Rane or Serato that stated it was something that Rane had to pay Serato to unlock. I thought it new absolutely crazy to boast support for a mixer without telling people that Serato effects wouldn’t work post fader. Something Rane should have made clear as well.

@@digitaldjtips Also why not compare this to the first hybrid (Rane MP 2015) mixer? Nice that you shouted out Urei. I still have my original one from the 80’s. You did a nice review of the Mp 2015 (I remeber laughing when you had the dj perform a scratch showing us all the possibilities and how scratching isn’t quite meant for rotaries but possible). A sound comparison between the two would be nice as well as a feature comparison. I think Rane wins in some categories with their customized high pass low pass, blended filter as well as the bus channel for effects and the 4 channels or using the bus channel as a 5th channel. The isolator on the 2015 was also more customizable (unless I missed something on all the euphonia reviews) Very surprised no one is mentioning the Rane MP 2015 that was first out of the gate with this type of hybrid mixer. It made quite the splash when it came out and fetches a good amount of money on reverb and eBay (upward of 5k) Thank you digital dj tips; I am subscribed and liking, doing anything to support your channel. Your reviews speak to and include all of us (old and new in the business) I’m waiting for the first 4 channel rotary standalone/hybrid dj software controller if anyone at alphatheta, Rane and Denon are listening?

It certain does cost a pretty penny

If you have to ask, you can't afford it 🤣

3.5K roughly, depending on where you are in the world. It’s a bargain!

Don't think yours will be the only one

Sorry?

@@digitaldjtipsPHASE updated the firmware for VDJ. show how it works via HID

@@digitaldjtipsShow Virtual DJ with HID Phase on new Phase Firmware ver 9

@@digitaldjtipswhy are comments disappearing?

Cool story bro

They are in some, for a reason.

to try and look cool probably 😅@@digitaldjtips

Actually a lot of clubs do have rotary mixers!

It's mimicking the workflow of an analogue rotary + tape echo + isolator, which is why it is like that.

Apparently on the effects unit, the last effect to the left allows the send knob on each individual channel to act like a HPF, giving each channel its own filter in a way. Only problem is now you can’t use any other effects unless you have some auxiliaries.

@yrureadingthisname yes noticed that, but it's shared across all the channels you can't use it individually. For example, if I'm mixing out of track 1 into track 2, I'd like to be able to mix changing each filter parameter individually. One raised and the other lowered. Also, the effects section for me is best used in conjunction with the filter. Specifically, Reverb. As you said, you can't use more thsn 1 at a time. This should have a filter setup just like all other Pioneer mixers. It's a shame that it doesn't.

Pro and serious hobby DJs who come from the rotary mixer background (it is a thing, trust me!).

It’s me! It’s me! Bedroom DJ with good disposable income, the joys of being oldish !

James Hype would stomp off stage if that was what he was forced to work with !

Question: Why should they make every product for every DJ? This has a definite niche it is targeting, so by definition, it won't be for everyone.

@@digitaldjtips Hi Phil, I’m not suggesting that every product is meant for every DJ. I think my opinion on the OPUS Quad is relevant as an example and comparative to this AlphaTheta device. It costs enormous amounts of money to bring a brand new product to market. The FLX 10, for example, was just an upgrade from the 1000 and it’s SRT derivative and exploded onto the market with a bang. Great machine all round. The OPUS has nose dived over here. It’s a great machine but has received relatively small acclaim in the DJ world. The resources invested into that mistake could have been invested into bringing an XZ Mk2 to market, a machine that many are waiting for and many are speculating about. The original XZ is still a beast of a machine but now well outdated. No streaming, slow and small screen, no STEMS etc. Pioneer, like any other manufacturing company, is interested in sales volume. I just feel that all this experimentation going on at the moment is just catering to the few whilst the masses are waiting for that next big arrival which will produce massive sales volume. My opinion is of course very subjective, and I know there will be others that think this new mixer and the AlphaTheta are great products and will sell well. I don’t however and believe that Pioneer has dropped the ball somehow. My best 👍

Not true! Look and listen again!

It does indeed have that Realistic mixer look, you're right! My first mixer was one of those... however this is obviously nothing like them, other than harking visually to a previous era.