I just dont get it... why do some people prefer rotary faders over levels? Is it a control thing... a 'feel' thing. Are they easier to control?

Please explain

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i have never used one but it does look cooler seeing a dj using rotary dials

Its much more precise when using rotary faders to gradually increase volume than a regular up fader because there is more control then just pushing up

thereforre you can introduce the new song smoothly

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Isnt it because most line faders have a db linear curve where most rotary faders are have an audible curve. Something like that isnt it? couldnt sound more unsure... lol

isnt it for house music only ?

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its not just for house becasue house is usually mixed just like trance.

I dont think people have problems pushing a fader up slowly, and i dont think a rotary dial will make all that much of a difference.

About the curve i dont think that is the case either seeing as how most mixers will let you select a curve (x^2) or (x) or (1/x^2) for each fader.

I m pretty sure there is actually no difference at all its just one is a fader and one is a rotary dial. All about personal preference.

there was a post about this but i am too drunk to remember what the guy said but anyways there is a reason for rotary and its not a just preference, or so i think

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Originally posted by spdandpwr there was a post about this but i am too drunk to remember what the guy said but anyways there is a reason for rotary and its not a just preference, or so i think

i could be wrong too i ve never used it before.

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Originally posted by Street_Soldier but it does look cooler seeing a dj using rotary dials

no WAY!

that's a question of how the DJ uses the mixer, be it rotary or regular...

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It is a lot easier to smoothly turn a knob than it is to push a fader. Standard faders aren't linear and have that big jump when you get to the top.

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I'm saving up for a Xone 92 rotary. Here are the differences:

Linear Faders:

Pluses -
1. You can do quick cuts by "throwing" the fader up or down.
2. They can be used to scratch with.
Minues -
1. They are easy to knock around accidently, and you can easily
slide it "too far" in either direction.
2. Unless your mixer has an adjustable channel-fader curve
(not a lot do) they are almost always exponential.
This means that when you slide the fader up the volume will
suddenly increase more sharply towards the top of the fader
travel. Once you've reached the top section of the fader,
there is little change in volume.
3. In time the faders can get dusty and start to crackle (although
high quality ones will do this less).

Rotary Faders:

Pluses -
1. A very smooth linear curve, which gives you precise control of
your levels. Allows for silky smooth mixes.
2. Impossible to knock around accidently
3. Very durable.
4. If you like knobs, you get more knobs

Minuses -
1. You can't do quick cuts. Of course if you have a mixer with
a crossfader as well, you can always do cuts there.
2. No scratching with rotary faders, but as above you can
do your scratching with a crossfader if you have one.

generally for trance dj's, rotaries are better. But then it's also depending on your style and how you like to introduce the track.

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