Is it a GAME CHANGER? ACUS M1 REVIEW

[@acustattoomachines2072]

Is the m1 good for beginners?🤔 We think so!😃 You don't have to use the settings at the beginning. The m1 comes with 3.7mm stroke, 90Hz and mode +0. This is a good common setting to start with. You can't do much wrong with it in the beginning and just use it like a normal machine. With more experience you can adjust the m1 to your needs🤘

[@igorsafradin176]

It DEFINITELY brought my skill to another level, that 3.7 is EXACTLY the thing i needed. I own a sol nova pen with a 3.5, and a cnc with a 4.2... Sol nova is really great, and probably one of the best machines out there, cnc is a bit aggressive for my taste and i kind of was struggling with thise to. Yes im aware that its all in the feel but i find m1 to be the perfect mix of both... It lines effortlessly, and its smooth without any adjustments. Acusm1 did spotles job on this one and that round design is spotles, i also have an angeld work station, but i allways use a pen holder while i work. So, yeah, there's that.

[@x_z0mb1_x]

I actually love 3.7 stroke , the xion uses that I feel like it's absolutely perfect between the 3.5 and 4mm stigma also offers the force in this stroke

[@ThatTattooShow]

I’ve always used 3.5-4.0 so it took a little while to get used to the 3.7 personably i still prefer 3.5 and 4.0 cause it’s what I’ve used for years.

[@pierrebarton650]

Thanks for the amazing review and your honesty! You’re doing an amazing job!

[@ripper9112]

Got this machine recently, its amazing, it lines very well, it doesnt match Bishop Liner or Unlimited 5.0 but i dont know why people expect it should. It does everything very well, its for people who want macvhine to do everything.

[@ivanmendoza8457]

I think it lines better cause u can put it on m+2 a higher torque motor like the unlimited and put it on 4.5 stroke and it lines great ....I do alot of traditional linework with a 11rs and 10 hallows all day the Bishop liner is great I got it but I dont see that much of a difference

[@ripper9112]

@@ivanmendoza8457 I never used Bishop Liner, thats pretty suprising that its close, i used Inkjecta X1 before, but seems like Acus team agrees that it could use 5.0 for little improvement, couse its coming in summer they told me.

[@acustattoomachines2072]

Thanks Chris for the awesome review👌 😘

[@ThatTattooShow]

It’s a great machine yes, but I think a beginner should go for something that’s simpler and something that suits the budget of a beginner/apprentice. Once they are proficient with using a simpler machine, something like a direct drive rotary or a combination of coil and direct drive then they can move on to something like an acus m1. Having all the different options and modes is fantastic but if you don’t know what you are doing it can distract a beginner. They could become focused on swapping the modes and cams rather than just concentrating on the technique of tattooing. once they are confident and ready to move up this machine is a great choice. They would have a better understanding of tattooing and machines, which would allow them to get the most out of the acus m1. Mode wise I would say that +2 feels more like some of the brushless direct drives that are out there today. I would personally advise anyone to start at +2 and then work their way back. Also 4mm stroke please 🤪 Someone with experience will get a lot out of this machine though. Great job with the overall design and presentation of it.

[@igorsafradin176]

Im a beginner and 3.7 is just the stroke i needed to get my shit straight, i dont have a single negative thing to say about the m1, its just perfect.

[@ThatTattooShow]

If that’s the stroke length you feel comfortable with right now then stick to that. But being a beginner it’s hard to have a point of reference to give any informed opinion. Like I thought my Mickey Sharpz cut back liner was the best thing ever when I first started. As I progressed and became more experienced so did my opinion of machines. Don’t get me wrong it’s beautifully designed machine but it’s not going to be for everyone. Just like every other machine on the market. :)

[@igorsafradin176]

@@ThatTattooShow I'm three years in, and changed trough quite some gear...and like i said, i jumped two levels with this machine. Stuff that bugged me, where i lost most of my time tattoong... stitching with ease with acus. It really is stupid good. And if yoi consider three strokes for a price of one...well thats three premium machines for a price of one. Yes thats a game changer. Its one maxhine to do it all

[@ThatTattooShow]

A good machine can increase your productivity yes. Can it improve your tattooing? That’s debatable. The ability to change the cams on the machine is great and it’s something that should be on all wireless tattoo machines, as it goes back to what we can already do with many machines. So that doesn’t really make it a “game changer” honestly I don’t this there is a game changer with any machines it’s just improvements on what already exists. Like I said it’s a nice machine, well engineered and many people will like it. It’s not going to be for everyone, just like lots of other machines aren’t for everyone.

[@vladcoutal3158]

3.7 stroke is actually inkmachines stroke. A lot of people are used to it. And 4.5 is the perfect spot between wand packer and liner. Why on earth would it have make sens to do like everyone ?

[@djs9315]

Half arsed.. never been my experience of either of you.. your my go to guys of I'm honest before i buy pretty much anything machine or power supply related. Always a fair pro & con.. very helpful from working artists.. for working artists.. I was dubious about the Bishop and for a while.. waited on your review, ordered one & it was my most satisfied purchase in some time.. Gonna give the bishop liner a shot next .. got way to many various shades to waste money on more The GAME CHANGER buzz word.. 🙄 when people say this I'm like - Learn to tattoo.. the gun doesnt make the marksman.. it can help.. but skill and experience win Thanks Chris

[@sakidolo]

Hi Chris.If you had to choose.Which one do you prefer?This one or the Sol nova 5.0?For a all around machine.

[@ThatTattooShow]

Neither. I’d go with something that had either a 3.5 or a 4.0 stroke as an all rounder. 5.0 is great for line-work but there are limitations to such a long stroke length. Generally the membrane tension of a cart is designed to work with machines that have a 3.5-4.0 stroke.

[@sakidolo]

Ohh I get it.Thanks for the feedback Chris.Really appreciate it🙏🏻🤘🏻

[@Infinitesyndicate.]

I've heard good things about this machine. I just think tattoo companies should always make disposable grips as an option for all applicable machines. Thanks Chris ✌

[@ThatTattooShow]

Disposable grips are expensive to make initially. Just for the moulds etc it could cost a few thousand. I like what that vlad blad has done where his pen has the same grip fixture as the Cheyenne pens so you can use their disposable grips.

[@Infinitesyndicate.]

@@ThatTattooShow I was today years old finding out about vlad blad. Thats pretty cool!

[@ThatTattooShow]

It’s a great idea. Saves them having to make them.

[@Infinitesyndicate.]

​@@bullsheeptattoo your concern with mother earth is truly commendable. 👏

[@Infinitesyndicate.]

@@bullsheeptattoo attabois all the way around

[@roytumbelaka]

Hi Chris thanks again for a a good review… So i’m looking for ‘all rounder’ that can line flabby fatty innerarm with ease 😬..(you know what i mean) Would the 3,7mm do the job? Which stroke did you use for fat lines you mentioned above? Thanks mate🙏🏽

[@ThatTattooShow]

So I if you have it set on the 4.5 the fat lines won’t be an issue. I ended up settling on the 3.7 cam running it on M+2 and around 100-110 hertz and it pushed a 21 open line with no problems.

[@roytumbelaka]

I really need to dig deeper on how this machine works,but sounds good so far Thanks Chris

[@roytumbelaka]

Oh and where the hell did you get the 21 open??😅😅

[@ThatTattooShow]

Cheyenne have just released them. I had them a little while so got to use them with this machine.

[@xxLoveeeit]

Can’t wait till I can order and receive mine. Just 2 weeks to go ❤

[@matytattoo]

Hi man, brilliant video btw. I m following you frequently and thumbs up. This machine has got kind of good opinions now, but the same was with bishop wand shader packer and liner. Now-I invested kind a lot of money to inkjecta flite nano then bishop wand shader, I m not sponsored by nobody… but what would you recommend-bishop packer or m1? As I really need better stroke machine and I can buy only one of those machines. Many thanks.

[@ThatTattooShow]

This is an interesting question. I really liked the bishop packer and got on with it very quickly. So personally I would say I prefer that over the m1.

[@Braxtonhawkins]

Beginners, give yourself a few years to work up to machines in this pedigree, you won’t even be able to appreciate the higher end. We all started by driving a beater, don’t rob yourself of that opportunity. There are so many great CHEAP options, the fundamental mechanics of all of these machines are the same. Once you have had a few “beaters” you’ve probably saved a couple bucks that you can invest in yourself and feel proud. I however am addicted to buying machines.. owning 10+ machines makes you understand that technique is all that matters.

[@ThatTattooShow]

We actually recommended that beginners start with more affordable machine on one of our weekly podcast show at the end of last year. Thanks for re-iterating our sentiments when it come to starting with a machine that a beginner cannot appreciate 👍

[@alfonsomontes624]

I got confused, so it works or not for thick lines? 11 rl onwards?

[@ThatTattooShow]

I was able to tattoo 21 open liners with it. Some people have told me they struggle with lining larger needle groupings with the machine. Personally I would prefer the flux max 4.5 Cheyenne unlimited 5.0 or the bishop wand 4.2 for linework and then have this machine set as a shader.

[@alfonsomontes624]

@@ThatTattooShow what would you personally recommend cheyenne unio or unlimited 5.0 and bishop power wand shader I do letters and black and gray and I'm thinking of moving to wireless but I'm really afraid that a wireless won't pick up big lines or what option do you have for me?

[@itsonlyforevertattoos8544]

That squeaking set my dog off! 🤣

[@ThatTattooShow]

Haha

[@helgeb5403]

@@ThatTattooShow In the short guide, we recommend greasing the rings with a little Vaseline from time to time so that they last longer and do not squeak ;-)

[@ThatTattooShow]

Good to know.

[@CoreyHall]

I have had to record videos over a few times as well...just a practice run...hahaha. Great video as always brother.

[@del8044]

Any updates on m1? How are you liking it?

[@ThatTattooShow]

No updates, only had the machine for a short amount of time to test and review.

[@ivanmendoza8457]

Wish it would be easier to get in the u.s i ended up getting an inkmachines cobra bit im still waiting for these to be available again in the u.s

[@Daggerpathtattoo]

Micro usb? What year is it over there at Acus?

[@acustattoomachines2072]

Glad it's the only thing you don't like about the m1. You don't have to use it. It's only for software updates that you don't need to do ✌️

[@Roe_Jogann]

What better this or cobra (inkmachines )?

[@ThatTattooShow]

Don’t know, haven’t tried the cobra yet.

[@panicroomish]

Please review flux max 3.2, i own a cheyenne unltd 4.0 and looking to get a wireless machine for smooth shading and not sure what to get.. was thinking of the stigma force 2.8

[@ThatTattooShow]

The flux max 3.2 is going to be almost exactly the same as the exo 3.2 it has the same motor and drive bar system. The difference between the flux max and the standard flux or exo is the power bolt upgrade that has a screen on it. The thread is longer which is needed and the grip has a different shape. Wireless machines that I have used for smooth shading that I would recommend are… Power wand shader, Exo 2.5 or 3.2 (you could go with the flux max 3.2 as it’s basically the same), Acus m1 with the 3.0mm cam installed, I will be reviewing the flux max but it’s the 4.5mm one.

[@ripper9112]

You like M1 or Unio more?

[@ThatTattooShow]

Ohhhh that’s an interesting question. Each machine has pros and cons. If I was to say which machine did I pick up and instantly feel comfortable using in regards to the way it tattoos. Then I’ll say the UNIO. I like the M1 and some of the features are fantastic, but I think I didn’t instantly feel comfortable with the way it runs in comparison to the unio. The m1 is better balanced but that can be easily adjusted for the unio if Cheyenne make stainless steel grips.

[@LosoTheOso509]

How can it be a good addition to to your tattoo machine collection when it can do what 3 or 4 different machines can do on its own I believe it can completely replace your machine collection but that’s just my opinion

[@ThatTattooShow]

While the machine can do what 3 or 4 machines can do on its own, it’s completely impractical to continually change the cam throughout a tattoo session. Having to open it all up while it’s contaminated will only lead to potential contamination of the machine and just waste time during a session.

[@triciamusto5536]

Are there any machines out there that you’d recommend where you can easily change the cams while you’re working?

[@MrLettersofgoodbye]

Damn didn’t see this my bad. 🤦🏻 cool😊

[@cagelavey]

4.5 and 3.7 are like my go to. 4.5 is an amazing liner the longer stroke definitely helps with lion 3.7 as a great all around

[@Morgenink]

I know it's about something else, but is the brother printer pj-763 the same as the pj-763mfi, can you use an ipad on both?? know poul is an expert with regard to the printer for considering buying one am getting tired of my epson

[@panicroomish]

Ipad works with the mfi only

[@ThatTattooShow]

As above; 763mfi is the one for iPad 👍

[@Steph88INK]

A good machine but it is not so versatile. Its shot is soft even with 4.5mm cam. So for traditional, Japanese, tribal, I don't recommend it. It's not great for large lines, decent if you have to fill large areas of black, good for color, and great for shades. Silent, vibrates little but works well from 8 volts to rise. For me it is not worth the price

[@agent_orange5327]

whats your recommendation for an all around machine?

[@Steph88INK]

@@agent_orange5327 It is difficult to find a machine that can do any job well. Surely it must have adjustments to modify the beat. Do you know solenoid machines? They look interesting! I was looking for a wireless pen with certain features and this one disappointed me. My old spektra Edge of fk Irons gave me much more satisfaction. I wanted to take two, one only for lines and another softer for shades and fine lines and without wires. With what I spent on acus it would have been possible to buy both. Let's see what the industry does next. A new wireless "Visionary Phoenix" with electrically adjustable stroke up to 5 mm is on pre-order

[@thesuperkingerik]

But legendary tattoo artist Lil B says this machine is great for Japanese and traditional for the big bold lines and even good. He said he tried it for everything except color packing and he loved it

[@Steph88INK]

@@thesuperkingerik Yes, I know... When you advertise a brand or are given review material, I think it's hard to be fully honest. This machine is great and you can also draw lines of good size but with a little experience and commitment. Maybe I'm too demanding, I can not compare it to a cheyenne 5.0 or bishop wand liner for the side dishes but I thought to approach. I have spoken to several acus owners and they have often given me feedback similar to mine. I'll give you an example: I bought an ava gt Wireless ep09... I find it very similar but it costs much, much less. The stroke is fixed 4.2 but has an electronic adjustment for lines and shades

[@Hawaii2465]

I guess it's simply down to the wrong technique. The M1 is very precise and you have to know what you are doing. If you try all the machines and don't like anything 100%, then it's not the machines. Because good artists can conjure up good works of art with all machines. I don't believe that a luminary like LilB is not honest. He is always quick to say that. He doesn't need to be. You can believe it.

[@Tattoosbyjosh1]

Hey Chris bro can you do a review on the rook one, I have had every name brand machine out there including a lot of the new ones and I bought the rook one for my wife and I fell in love with it, Best machine I’ve ever used I even like it better than my inkjecta nano elite and that was my baby for years, but I think I’m gonna pass on the acus M1 just not seeing that many good things from it

[@ThatTattooShow]

I can take a look and add it to the list for sure.

[@Tattoosbyjosh1]

@@ThatTattooShow I’m a machine hoe lol, so I’ve had Fk iron edge x,xion, flux, exo bishop shader,packer,phantom and more and my b&g is faster and smoother with the rook, there’s some controversy over it being made by solong but a artist I know had both machines and took them apart and rook is different for sure

[@ThatTattooShow]

Hey Yoshi, so I’ve been looking into the Rook machines. I’ve found the manufacturer for the rook quill and you can get them off ali exoress for 75 bucks. I’m just waiting to see if they also make the “rook one”

[@stefotattoo]

“you can sterilize it if you want to” 😂😂😂😂😂😂 come on man be honest at least! that’s the only one pen style machine which can be sterilized! and that is the most important part of everything!!!

[@ThatTattooShow]

Will you be cavitating it first though? And if so how? And if so what solution would you use? And will you be manually cleaning prior to cavitating it? And if so how? And if so what with? Autoclaves are the final stage of a process of cleaning and not the only important part. The autoclave is not a magic bullet.

[@roytumbelaka]

Hi Chris So i bought the Acus and been using it for more then 20-30 hours. Lovely machine when it comes to shading and color packing and really good balance. But…..i can’t get it to line with a really good saturated single pass lines😢 And i’ve tried 4-5 different carts and different settings on the machine (with 4.5mm cam) Its shite to be honest… So i dont get how you can line with xxl cheyenne carts (with 3.7mm) Please help ….before i toss this machine away😂😂😂 Thanks mate Ps: My lining machine before this is Flux(which is a beast)

[@ThatTattooShow]

Hi Roy. I do believe I had it running at around 90-120hertz, and the power setting was the highest. I could line with it but I wouldn’t use it as my everyday liner as other machines do a better job. That being said why don’t you just use the flux as your liner and the acus as the shader/packer?

[@roytumbelaka]

@@ThatTattooShow thanks Chris..i already sold my flux 😀 I do still have a v3r but i tought this acus machine would be a real allrounder Not!🤣🤣 I’ll toss it ! Thanks Chris and keep up the good job Cheers

[@Hawaii2465]

Strange that professionals can draw lines with it! Maybe Chris is right that the machine is not for beginners.

[@roytumbelaka]

@@Hawaii2465 haha..yeah i’m a beginner…9 years ago..when machines really does the job doen without any gimmics ..

[@ThatTattooShow]

It’s an acquired taste. I’ve spoken to a few artists that have all agreed that it doesn’t feel like it is as punchy as what they are used to. So it could just be a simple case of some artists prefer a machine with a little bit more torque than the acus m1

[@Tattoosbyjosh1]

Chris you just became my favorite KZbin tattoo Chanel and only because of the game changer comment 😂😂, it sounds just like Oliver ayre guy who was like this machine is a game changer best machine ever blah blah blah then come to find out he is sponsored by acus M1 and lied about it or didn’t tell people until after I caught him in a lie and acus did the same thing they hid his sponsorship until a few weeks after he did his review, that’s why I don’t respect Fk irons if you stand behind your product then you don’t have to pay people to say a machine is awesome just let the machine and equipment do the talking if it’s a good machine it’ll get out

[@ThatTattooShow]

In Oliver’s defence I think I was sponsored after the review (can’t be 100% but that’s what I thought). I do appreciate the kind words though :). We work with a lot of brands but they are all under the understanding that if we don’t like something we will be honest some brands are fine with constructive criticism others have flat out asked us to not review anymore of their products lol. When we say that we don’t like a product on the channel we are then open to fully discuss it with machine brands etc in the hope that they can use our input to improve their products. That’s why when I say I like something you know it’s cause I genuinely do like it.

[@Tattoosbyjosh1]

@@ThatTattooShow you might be right but I know it’s still feels shady to me to put up a review on a machine and become a sponsored artist after the review just doesn’t feel right to me, I understand these machine companies need to make money etc but I just don’t believe you have to do through shady tactics(or what seems shady to me) we work hard for the money to buy these machines, it’s like a client picking a artist if your work is solid and you care about your art eventually your gonna blow up, so it’d be the equivalent of me saying I can do color realism portrait on a client when I know I can’t( cause I’m a b&g artist), but that’s just my opinion bro, but fr keep it up it’s hard to find non biased opinions on machine reviews these days everyone is selling out lol

[@acustattoomachines2072]

That' s tough. We are liars and work with dubious tactics...? Have you ever written or talked to us? We are a 2 man start-up that has no money to pay artists for their opinions. We are lucky to be able to send a handful of test machines. Oliver got a test machine and a coupon code like Chris. After the review, Oliver asked for a collaboration and talked about it openly on his channel. We can't offer anything to the artists in this collaboration like maybe big brands can. They do it out of conviction. If someone is not convinced by our products, that's ok with us. Feel free to write us on instagram or by mail. Olli Team acus

[@robbeasttat2187]

Do the Cheyenne disposable grips actually fit on this pen looks to be the same

[@ThatTattooShow]

Sadly they don’t fit.

[@INKtherapy406]

The people who think the reviews are half assed probably haven’t reviewed many machines

[@olegbarth928]

Why don't you put some lube on your o rings?

[@ThatTattooShow]

At the time of making the video I was not advised to put lube on the o-rings. Equally I have many other machines where I haven’t ever needed to put lube on the o-rings

[@olegbarth928]

Thanks for your answer. I didn't want to doubt your competence.

[@dudedude4034]

It has to be well presented for 1500$….😂 Overpriced…..My humble opinion

[@Bodyartbywill]

If only they sold them in the US

[@ThatTattooShow]

In time they will. They are a small start up company and there’s only two of them at the moment. We all just have to be a bit patient.

[@MrIronHex]

next week is the US release

[@Bodyartbywill]

@@MrIronHex 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@shainpicard7868]

@@MrIronHex they’ve been saying that for a month. I’ve e mailed them once a week and keep getting pushed off.

[@acustattoomachines2072]

@@shainpicard7868 We wrote you on instagram why it takes a little longer... We have been waiting for a certificate so that the import can proceed without problems. Now we are testing the import and after that we are ready to go.

[@konstantinmeshuggah1519]

Why the pushing bar is so worn out??? For its price it must be better quality

[@ThatTattooShow]

Are you saying that you have the acus M1 and the drive bar had wore down? If so have you considered contacting them directly?