I'm sitting by my window waiting for mine to arrive. My Christmas present to myself. So excited.

We’ve been using the Model1 in our studio and for our lives since it came out, and I have to say your video is the best one I’ve seen. It’s always cool to listen to other artists talk about how they use gear and you did a great video. Never thought about bringing back the returns on a channel will have to try it out!

This is a really great video that shows some of the strengths of this piece of gear. I use my Xone DB4 in a similar way when producing and when DJing. Keep it up!

Thanks for putting this video together. it was exactly what i was looking for in terms of using this mixer in this way.

Finally someone who does things the right way ! ... I really appreciate the fact that you shared your experience with us. Thank you very much.

Thank you for the amazing way in using the Model 1. I am sold. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Great review. Thanks a lot for going into detail on this mixer. And your right about wanting direct out. My vintage Neves consoles and the ssl I had all had direct outs. I’m looking for a creative way to record and this might be what I need.

so, i picked up a behringer DDM 4000 at a very good price, along with an Alesis S 12 channel mixer, and thought to myself, im going to connect them both and use them in my production, and wondered if anyone else had thought of this idea. so i popped that question into youtube, and voila, here you popped up, along with several others, using a DJ mixer in production, and boy was i shocked. what im loving about my accidental discovery , is that ive got so many more options than i realized, ive got direct outputs on both mixers, along with midi on the behringer, a multitude of fx on the behringer, and im also using native instruments komplete audio 6 which gives me even more options using sends and returns in even more creative ways. Im just now hooking it all up, and will be experimenting to see just what all is possible, so i wanted to thank you for posting this video, its extremely enlightening, and once ive got my rig setup and working ill do a video, so you and some others that are curious about the possibilities can see the potential im just now realizing, thanks to you!

This is great mate ! Please do a video for the analog rytm next - would love to see how you use that in your setup. 🙏🏻

Mine arrived today! Already it's integrating so nicely. My optimization is a DB-25 patch bay to Eurorack 1/8" IN/OUT. I love how you expressed that you trust your instincts during the performance and try to avoid having the long post-production. Fully agree with this sentiment.

love this! have similar preferences re: recording a live performance vs tracking in and mixing later.

Love the trick with the aux to separate channel...have struggled with getting analog effects to stand out with this mixer and that can give the additional control needed.

Nice review 👍 having just added an 8 channel console to my setup, once I’ve adapted to that I can potentially see a model 1.4 in my future 😃

Beautiful mixer! I like the idea of using a dj mixer because its designed to performance.

Thanks for doing this, exactly the video I was hoping to see! Ah man, I wish direct outs were at least an option but you make really good points about cutting down mixing time! sounds super nice.

Loved it. Please make more videos on model 1

An excellent explaination of a beautiful piece of hardware ✨☺️.

Nice music and description. Much appreciated!

Excellent video, this is is exactly the way I've forseen to use this mixer for my studio! One big feature you didn't touch upon are the two D-sub INs & OUTs that allow up to 16-channel analog ins & 8-channel analog outs via D-sub connectors. This means the Model1 can double as an amazing summing mixer for your DAW (especially if you have D-sub I/Os such as Antelope Orion)!

I'm also using the method "shape the sound first" then mix less -> run all the synths and samplers into a little analog mixer, the stereo mix into a Finalizer and via ADAT to my audio-interface and from there via USB into my phone :)

Probably the best accident that ever happened to me it was buying the Denon 1850. I'm surprised someone doesn't take this form factor and make more of a studio mixer with digital IO and quarter inch XLR RCA inputs it would be brilliant.

excellent video. I just received mine and my only gripe is that a) no individual outs as u mention b) no mono source for a mono synth which means you need to sacrifice a stereo channel. c) DB25 connector can be a bit of a pain until you find a suitable cable that stays on properly.... other than that, absolutely love the sound... by and large my favourite sounding mixer

It has tons of coolness factor but other than the great filters, not really advantageous over normal mixers it seems. No inserts (which can be used for isolated outs and limited aux send returns/ no xlr inputs/ no mono channels/ no L/R fader separation/ no built in fx. So this Is a big bill for manly filter eq, aesthetic, tiny bit of saturation I feel like.

They have a 4 channel one now too !

definitely makes sense..I use a DJ mixer and Mackie when i spin..I have another mixing board for live/sound design/production

Great content my friend. Saving up my pennies for this thing.

Instrument is the perfect word for this 🖖🏻

I use my xone 4d like that with my mpc 2000xl. Mpc has 8 mono outs so 4 stereo that i connect to my xone 4d and i can record 4 channels straight in to ableton. So much fun

I have one and I absolutely love it when I use it for because I do a lot of hip-hop and big beat production I use it to zero in on sounds the EQ is great for this I can get as close as possible the frequency of a sound I actually want a sample before I even start to chop my samples man I run it through izotope then clean up my samples in the Box

That’s really interesting about the camera feed. So if I get an rca to mini jack, going from a main output on my interface to mini jack mic input it will record the audio alongside the video? As I’ve been filming in the room, and recording in Logic, then muting the cameras in room sound and syncing it with the audio and footage in Final Cut. So can I just get an rca to camera mic input and all will be good?

Thanks for the overview, you're using the mixer as intended. There is no crossfader so its not really a great mixer for standard DJs but better suited to live performers using a mix of hardware/software. Funny enough you already have a crossfader with the octatrack which is a million times more fun ;-p

Hey, thanks for this. I ran an Ableton project through my model1 via 5 stem layers, performed live, resampled into DAW via the 1/8" record jack on the top of the mixer. My question is, how have you worked through any audio spikes when resampling the performance? I had a couple of loud moments, likely when sending too much audio to my reverb pedal OR to my Zen Delay... and as such, the final print sounds great - but overall is about 5db lower than otherwise would be in DAW... Any suggestions would be MUCH appreciated! I mean, other than "watch the knobs and levels, bro" :)

You can connect it to audio interface with dsub to jack cables and record all channels and sends at once.

Best video to get to know all the sides of the mixer. I have a question. Is it normal that when the resonance of the master filter is turned up and I switch on the filter button of a channel, the bass of that channel is boosted? Best Henry

I'm currently looking forward to get a new mixer for my setup and I'm really seduced by your demonstration. That really now makes sense to me to use a DJ mixer or at least consider using one... I do also agree about the Daw thing that's in some way counter productive and way less spontaneous and less creative than just actualy playing music realtime ;-)

Thanks never thought to use the main channels for the fx send going to try this out , how do connect the cue b up as a third fx send .

Ciao Federico e complimenti per il canale, uno dei più interessanti che abbia incontrato. Mixer stupendo, davvero, ma ad oggi per me abbastanza irraggiungibile, sia come costo che come effettiva disponibilità sul mercato. Esistono delle valide alternative ad esso? Meglio puntare su un Dj mixer o ci sono mixer live che possono essere validi comunque?

Oh you got the model one! 😮

I believe you mentioned the SSL Big Six was on your radar when you were looking at adding a new mixer to your workflow. Since seeing your videos on the PLAYdifferently Model 1 it seems to be a great fit for a studio with keyboard/synth type recording which is what I have now. When weighing the BIg Six and Model 1 was there anything in particular that tipped the scales toward the Model 1? I have always felt a little hesitant on the Big Six, not sure why. BTW: I am looking at the Model 1.4 instead of Model 1. Thanks.

I think a DJ mixer for synths is amazing. Im planing to get xone 96 for this case. For me its a big bonus that its also an usb interface, so I can record ever channel separately. But I dont like a single thing on the xone 96. I dont use a crossfader so the space which is used for it could be better a distortion circuit like on the model 1. A Xone 96 without crossfader with additional distortion would be my absolut dream mixer

How can you work with that fader curve on the faders? It does not bother you how aggressive it is?

Nice man! You inspired me and I also recently bought the Model 1 mixer, beautiful sound. I have a few minor 'issues' I noticed. 1) in a dark environment, I can see the white prefader&line/dsub buttons at the top stil be a bit lit (and asymmetrical, one more than the other) when they are 'off'. Do you have this too? 2) I can hear a hum/buzz through cue A (when set to 100% mix) on my headphone, when the level (volume) is set at >70%, and 3) when I use the 'master filter on' button as a performance tool, so playing with the master filter and then quickly switching it off by hitting the 'master filter on' button, I do hear a (minor) click sometimes. Isnt this supposed to be silent (zero crossing technology)? Would be great if you could find the time to check with your unit and let me know if you also experience this 3 things. Its not a very big deal, but just wanna make sure my unit is not faulty, its 3k so now is the time to make sure (still under warranty).

This is amazing. What audio interface are you using with it?

Thanks for this - I'm seriously considering the Model 1.4 for a similar use case. However I'd like to know more about the fader curves as they seem to only work in the top 40-50%... Are they useable for a mix? Can they be adjusted or even replaced?

Dude you are crushing it ! How do you fit the Otto Boum into this ?

Apart from eq, filters,fx and distorion does analog mixer dicrete circulity add any benefits to the signal flow? Bigger headroom then mixing in one box (daw)?

Hi, what kind of drum machine are you using for the track in the background? It sounds like some kind of Roland machine? And where does the pad come from? Thanks

Hi, do you think it is possible to use it for a summing mixer for acoustic guitar, voices, keyboards etc? That means not a fully electronic project? The analog circuit seems to be very promising and you can integrate outboard gear. I don’t wanna record through it, that is not possible, but to benefit from the EQ’s, Filters and add subtle harmonics would be great. Thanks for your channels, great content and I really like your music! Thorsten

Hi, do I understand correctly that you link return 1 into channel 5 and return 2 into channel 6 (cable jacket to tulip!)?

Hi Oora, thank for the very informativ video, I like all of your videos! My question, how do you connect you OT or synth with the model1? Model1 has cinch imputs (mono) and on the other side you us 1/4" TR jacks? you never had background noises during your session? Thanks again.

Same thing here, with same mixer, for same reasons! :)))

Federico, did you ever had issues with your Model 1, where it didn't engage the Master Filter or Master EQ after pressing the switches or it failed to disengage them after turning them off, or just weird behavior with Master Filter and EQ? I think mine has an issue, but I'm not sure if it's faulty or this is how these mixers normally behave when they have low level signals maybe due to the Zero crossing circuit. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks!

Damn now i cant decide. I mqke a lot of dub techno. And this looks so nice!

Any tips on good TS to RCA cables to use for this? wouldn't Sub give better sound quality because its balanced? what do you use if I may ask?

Mixing will be very smooth

MODEL 1 Is the BEST... nice video ...💯🎶

have you figured out any trick to address panning with this mixer?

As someone who is first and foremost a dj and not a producer other than for the love of the sound of synthesizers and drum machines, I'm wishing for a dj mixer with more channels to use for gear as well as dj'ing. I don't have the justification of $$$ for a separate mixing console yet. I don't like the Allen + Heath filters, resonance is too harsh and has that tiny pop. The Model 1 has zero crossing detection circuit and filters sound very pleasing. This mixer is really well designed by Ritchie but the omission of a crossfader doesn't work for me personally. Damnit! I use both line level faders and crossfader to mix. I understand this is based off mixing from Ableton where the hardware matches the software. I installed an Innofader the past weekend and it was a revelation to say the least. It puts even stuff like the Eternal faders to shame. I'll be happy for a long time. Still lusting for the perfect mixer.

Umm, how has no one else asked about what on earth is going on with that Octatrack?! Lol. The layout is totally different with the cross fader on the left and the trigger buttons arranged in two rows, and the biggest difference, pitch and mod wheels!!! It certainly looks like an Elektron box, and you say it is, but it looks nothing like anything I have ever seen offered from Elektron. Where did you find this? Thanks and happy to have found your channel!

Okay, that's pretty cool but 3 300 USD !!!??? O_O Where can I find second-hand for a better price ?! and if not, what kind of replacement you suggest for better price ? tnx

Just received a Model 1 do perform in a similar way to you. Do you have an issue with the Model 1 Master Filter not switching on/off reliably if the volume sliders are below -6? It seems to be random on each channel that if the slider isnt above -6 or -12 then it wont switch the master eq for that channel on/off or there is a slight delay. A&H already confirmed the mixer is defective and sent a replacement but it has exactly the same problem.

I nearly bought one. But i boughta xone 96. Only because its for deejaying, but i still may return in and get a model 1. I produce more than deejay and 4 channels is limiting.

For someone used both. Is the sound similar to xone 92?

Nice idea to use the mixer as an instrument rather than a 'middle-hardware' only. Can a cheaper 'DJ' alternative like Traktor S4 could do the job, with some additional live 'samples' integration and manipulation? Just thinking about how an hybrid and affordable setup could look like?

it is my main mixer. love the quality and sound. but there are some flaws. there is headphone cue crosstalk issue. led brightness are not even. tried 3 units and they are had the same issue. those are things you just have to live with it if you choose this mixer.

I've never used db25 cables before, but my understanding is that would give you the direct outputs?

prefer the 96 over the mod1. love the integrated souncard of the 96 and the usb/11-12 to record to my optical DAC. a&h do a refitted model 1 with soundcard.

I love this mixer, but the price! DJ mixers are a bit over the top I think, considering studio mixers with as much feature sets if not more cost less. Panasonic tax?

Hi, would you still recommend a dj mixer for a small setup with synths and effects?

How do you Connect the synths? Vía the rca ins?

Nothing wromg with using it as a producer mixer . Its not what you use its how you use it. It actually makes perfect sense to use a dj mixer, they are often built well, and somehave great effects and filters, the model 1 is no exception. I would say another mixer that would be good is allan & Heathe especially given they have nice 4 band eq. And great filters! , and even the new expensive pioneer might do a good job. Theres so many and, Its crazy to me that as producers we dont often use dj mixers. I get that the lack of channels can be a thing, but, some dj mixers have a lot of channels. But, if you can afford 2 high end mixers, why not try that? Lol that would be awesome. I deejayed for 20 years, and not many producers used dj mixers. But more should and I think will. Keep it up 👍🏻

Hardware ❤️

The trick is to have $3500 for a friggin mixer

But can’t you multitrack with the d-sub outs ?

Good Mindset. Recording all at once 🤔.

10:00 - effects to separate channel

Why not xone 96?

Just bought a Model 1 because of this video. I love you, but also shame on you.

Nice mixer, good idea, but wow the PRICE...

Useful toy

Model 1 is pretty much a recording console

Just a thought and I may be wrong but is it a good idea to have your tape machine sitting on a guitar combo? i would be very wary of having tape and those sensitive heads so close to the very large transformers and huge magnets in the amplifier. eddy currents from transformers radiate over a large area around them.

Hesitate between this model one and ssl six...

Well it’s cheaper than buying 12 moogerfooger filters 😂

hello sir , lovely video , will you teach me a few things on video call , im 90. % there , need last 10 % help .

holy shit why is this so much????