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Posted by keithos27 on Jul-07-2004 12:36:

Xone 92: Linear or Rotary?

Hi everyone. I plan on buying my DJ equipment next month and just had a few questions. Just so you know, I usually like to buy quality and not have to upgrade later. I am looking at the Xone 92 mixer. My question is though do I get the linear fader or rotarty fader version? I would be a trance DJ with a few house mixes here and there (90% trance).

I've heard that you can switch out on the rotarty version a linear fader but cannot do the same on the linear fader version. Is that true? If that is true, should I get the rotary so I have both options? Which is better? Aren't the majority of mixers that trance DJs use linear fader?

Thanks for any input,
Keith

Posted by cryo on Jul-07-2004 14:30:

people say rotary gives better control which makes sense but imo i think its just personal preferance, if you can try each one and figure out which one you feel for more

Posted by djtrinity on Jul-07-2004 14:35:

i have owned both and prefer the knob......keep in my mind thou i don't like the knobs themselves....but i have to pick between the 2 i take the knob only because i have always pretty much spun on knobs and mostly use xfader now......whatever your more comfortable with...fader is also a bit cheaper

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Posted by `pr0digy on Jul-07-2004 14:49:

I'd get the rotary version. But again, it really is personal opinion.

Posted by keithos27 on Jul-07-2004 15:26:

Is there no difference in how the sounds are mixed in (the curve)?

Posted by Nemesis44 on Jul-07-2004 16:09:

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Originally posted by keithos27
Is there no difference in how the sounds are mixed in (the curve)?

You have to take into account what style of DJ you are.
Do you chop in tracks and sequences, do you scratch or are you just a straight forward mix in and out kinda person?

Sure, the knobs will give you infinately more control of the curve but they do not work well if you have to slam the fader in. And keeping in mind the Penny + Giles fader you can't fall back on that to do it for you as that is probably the weakest component on the mixer in my opinion (Others will differ I'm sure).

The curve will be much smoother on the rotary once you have mastered it no doubt. And if that's what you are after then cool, go with it.

Personally I like to think that I can do a smooth mix with up faders but also I keep the option of getting more creative.

Either way you will have a fantastic mixer but just make sure you get one that suits what you want to do.

Cheers
Nem

Posted by Vero on Jul-07-2004 20:46:

95% (if not more) of dj mixers are linear faders. if you are just starting out i would recomend that just so you will be a little more comfortable on other people/club mixers. i am also thinking about the xone :92 and was gonna get the linear model. rotarys are definitly cool, definitly give you great control, and have that nice analog feel that i love. but play with both if you have the opportunity and see which one you like the feel of better. the xone :92 is an awesome mixer no matter which setup you get with it.