My first review. No affiliation with the manufacturer. Filmed this just because I really enjoy this tiny mixer. Bought it on Amazon: www.amazon.com...
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@zerobeat20205 жыл бұрын
I too have this mixer for my three Volcas and Minilogue and I love it. It appears to have a built in Ground Loop Isolators, because since I use this mixer my noise issues from the Volcas have pretty much completely disappeared. Very impressed with it, and great video demonstration.
@TristanBaldi4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm interested in how you connect the volcas to the mixers: I read this mixer only accepts stereo inputs, what type of cables are you using? Thanks!
@mickypoo46222 жыл бұрын
@@TristanBaldi The Korg Volcas use 3.5mm stereo (headphone audio) outputs and the Loop Mixer uses the same stereo inputs SO I guess that is your answer! Just a 3.5mm plug cable at each end.
@TristanBaldi2 жыл бұрын
@@mickypoo4622 Cheers!
@bobz17365 жыл бұрын
I was passing thru Taiwan so picked one if these units up - build quality looks great. Looking forward to using it when I get home. Lots of possibilities with 3 outputs ... Main, Rec & Headphones. Thanks for your review.
@Omenabaka6 жыл бұрын
0:50 That many-colored Comic Sans
@enemdisk66285 жыл бұрын
3:44 sidechained the picture
@lellocaso60412 жыл бұрын
It is possible to connect several microphones at the same time and connect the output on a single mixer channel, then simultaneously hear more microphones on a single mixer channel
@monomakes6 жыл бұрын
Wow, a really nice groove there!
@TLGElectro5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have two Volcas and a Korg Poly 800 that i want to use, this mixer looks perfect! Great Volca stand too! 😁 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼
@pitmastdzik89864 ай бұрын
Hi. Is rec output controlled by faders? If not, faders could be used like send levels to external fx
@duketranslucent3rd4 жыл бұрын
Nice groove!
@seanalexander63104 жыл бұрын
You can adjust the volumes, but you can't pan left or right unless your stereo device has internal panning like a drum machine and etc.
@laikrodiz4 жыл бұрын
You may adjust the panning using the Balance knob on each channel. It's just a different name.
@seanalexander63104 жыл бұрын
@@laikrodiz That's incorrect Turning the balance knob only decreases the left or right volume depending on which way you turn it. Most of the Volcas ouput the same mono channel over stereo cables. The best you get is a lower level at hard left or hard right. Typically, all your Vocals will just sound center panned and competing for the same space.
@seanalexander63104 жыл бұрын
I meant Volcas and not Volcals
@laikrodiz4 жыл бұрын
Oh, now I get what you mean. I don't have the mixer near me to test if that's the case, but you may be right. Balance can be compensated using Gain knob though, to get similar effect to pan, if you're not aiming to actively change the panorama during performance.
@xmetrix4 жыл бұрын
looks like a standard displayport cable for loop in loop out
@ColibrisMusicLive5 жыл бұрын
super cool jam!
@valentinamazzotta18203 жыл бұрын
Hi, do you know what is better: Loop Mixer or Just mixer 5 ?( I mean which has less background noise) Thanks a lot
@chrissalinas56573 жыл бұрын
Can you hook this up to your phone or tablet
@dave1secondago6 жыл бұрын
nice mixing
@teodicealogodicea6 жыл бұрын
Nice review, thanks! Quick question about connecting equipment. Can you plug the Volcas and the Minilogue straight into the mixer sockets, perhaps using a stereo audio cable, and output sound on both left and right channels -- say, on both sides of a headset? Or do you need to use the adapter for that? The reason I'm asking is that the Korgs are mono sources and the mixer only has stereo sockets. So i'm trying to figure out how that works
@laikrodiz5 жыл бұрын
All mono Volcas are actually double mono. Even though they are mono, they send the same signal to both stereo channels. You can still use the provided adaptor to connect one truly mono source like a guitar. Mani output on Minilogue is real mono, for example, so I was using a headphone output on it, which is double mono to have the signal on both sides.
@csoren737 жыл бұрын
How does it work with mono sources? I expect that if you connect two mono sources to one stereo pair, they will be panned hard right and left. Can you use one stereo pair as a single mono channel and control panning? They claim to support 10 mono channels, but how well?
@laikrodiz7 жыл бұрын
Not sure. Let me test it and come back to you.
@papaya1606 жыл бұрын
I'm interested in the dame question
@LowryPeteD4 жыл бұрын
Would have been useful to see you plug the devices into the mixer ?
@stagnatic7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you.
@stonedapesociety56283 жыл бұрын
Great video and set up! Can I eventually hook maker heart to a volca mixer? Big thanks
@laikrodiz3 жыл бұрын
It’s just a mixer, so I don’t see why not.
@stonedapesociety56283 жыл бұрын
@@laikrodiz thanks for the reply.. I have a volca mixer and a maker hart mixer but I can't figure how to connect them both..
@laikrodiz3 жыл бұрын
Well, it depends on what routing you're trying to achieve and what devices to mix. These two are mixers, so you can just plug the output of one of them into input channel of another one, and that should work.
@stonedapesociety56283 жыл бұрын
@@laikrodiz ok thanks! And how to record? Does it works with android smartphone?
@robfordomjones6 жыл бұрын
hi great video...I have this mixer!!! have you recorded via rec out? if so what did you use to record with? cheers dude
@laikrodiz6 жыл бұрын
robfordomjones I have an Elektron Digitakt connected to Rec out, so I can resample anything coming from the mixer. But it works just fine with any recorder.
@arcanetwix6 жыл бұрын
You can use a PC with Audacity for example or a field recorder with an Audioinput like tascam dr05 or zoom h2n :)
@Stadsjaap7 жыл бұрын
Also: Love your Volca stand. Home made?
@laikrodiz7 жыл бұрын
Joe Botha thanks. Yep, it’s diy
@bebop21155 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@MrCartershow5 жыл бұрын
where did you get this acid smiley stickers m8 ?
@laikrodiz5 жыл бұрын
They just gave them away at some random party years ago. I’m pretty sure you can buy similar with a few minutes of googling.
@lemelstudio5 жыл бұрын
Is the phones volume independent from master volume? Meaning: can you audition output on phones when master is at zero?
@laikrodiz5 жыл бұрын
Just checked. Yes, it's two completely different outputs with separate volume controls.
@GoldenBlue20007 жыл бұрын
Can the gain knob drive the signal to distortion (as adding distortion effect)?
@laikrodiz7 жыл бұрын
It can, but it's not the pleasant type of distortion to my ear
@seck1006 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a question: Can you use the loop in/loop out cables for make a send e return chain effects from computer?
@laikrodiz5 жыл бұрын
No, these are proprietary connections to connect multiple mini mixers.
@frankardos42114 жыл бұрын
if your interface/sound card etc.. has a line out you should be able to but not sure of the strength or quality of the signal at that point? Good question though.
@andrasbihari55736 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the review I just ordered ... Anyway next time please don't put the camera tripod to the same place where your speakers are :D .
@Pchild6 жыл бұрын
I liked the tripod being next to the speakers, let me know he was rocking out. +1
@flourfree2K7 жыл бұрын
Does it come only in WHITE PLASTIC?! I'd prefer it BLACK. Or (even better) in an ALUMINUM case.
@DrDAAD5 жыл бұрын
Hi! Great! Did you try to use the 3.5 to 2 Mono jacks adaptor to the main output mixer in stead of a channel input? It should work but is it suitable technically speaking? For sending the mixer signal to a main mixer / PA. Thank you!
@AbdulAminGani5 жыл бұрын
Hi, Is there any delay between the inputs and output? What about noise? I'm looking to use it for competitive gaming and music, thanks for the video!
@laikrodiz5 жыл бұрын
AbdulAminGani its analog, so no delays. There is almost no noise, definitely less then on my small Behringer mixer. The headroom is quite average though, but I don’t see it as much of a problem for a device of this size.
@NoyzBot7 жыл бұрын
why the hell is it called the loop mixer when it has no loop function!?
@LouigiVerona6 жыл бұрын
I would assume this is because it is made for DJs, and DJs are using loops.
@CaseyKoplinCk136 жыл бұрын
NoyzBot I been wondering the same thing, it’s in its name but no where do we see any explanation or example of its “ looping function”, if it’s just a mixer that’s fine and they should just say so.
@SuperClau075 жыл бұрын
i think it's called loop because you can loop multiple mixers
@WrvrUgoThrUR5 жыл бұрын
@@SuperClau07 That's some dubious bait-and -switch marketing there.
@WrvrUgoThrUR5 жыл бұрын
Actually according the answers on Amazon (4.5 stars out of 5 btw) "Those (loop) connectors enable you to link multiple Loop Mixers to monitor each input device independently without affecting the mixed audio output (Cable will be made available in the future). It can be used for music groups and for Mix Minus purposes. Please contact us if you need additional information. Warmest regards, TrueToSource Customer Care" Still a little dubious with the marketing.
@bakerbakerbaker3054 жыл бұрын
Do you think it sounds kind of soft
@laikrodiz4 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean to be honest. The headroom isn't as great as on large mixers, so it may not be as loud if you're trying to keep many devices playing without distortion, but I haven't noticed it changing the sound in any way.
@bakerbakerbaker3054 жыл бұрын
@@laikrodiz as in it can the master volume output louder, to me this recording does not sound loud enough, this could be for many reasons but i wonder if its the mixer
@bakerbakerbaker3054 жыл бұрын
@@laikrodiz i agree it has great clarity
@_EightySix6 жыл бұрын
I have yet to see a mixer with anything other than plastic knobs bud.
@claudimogensen66686 жыл бұрын
Where do you buy the small mixer
@laikrodiz6 жыл бұрын
claudi mogensen Amazon
@user-zi5rs1by7b5 жыл бұрын
"Power led"? It's just a light... call it a "power light" Calling it a "led" sounds like you're trying to make tech from the late 80's sound like some new thing... it's the standard now... so it's just a damn light. It's L. E. D. for light emitting diode. If you're going to shorten it to anything but it shouldn't be "led" it should be light.
@RobyUanKeRoby4 жыл бұрын
It's the worst mixer out there, really. Those faders are the last thing You want to move on this earth
@laikrodiz4 жыл бұрын
RobyUan KeRoby Do you know anything else of this size and functionality with better faders?
@RobyUanKeRoby4 жыл бұрын
@@laikrodiz if you want faders, you should really get something bigger. Longer for Shure.
@laikrodiz4 жыл бұрын
@@RobyUanKeRoby That's for sure. This mixer though is more of a compact summing box you can carry around to live gigs. If you want really good headroom or better controls, you should definitely get something bigger.
@RobyUanKeRoby4 жыл бұрын
@@laikrodiz My 2 cents are, is better to give up on faders if you need something portable. Just go for knobby mixers, there are plenty. Faders must be long and well built, or they aren't good. Those on this mixer are even unplayable, at least, for me. I have a Zoom L8, the faders aren't top quality, but still far way better than this. Also it weighs like 1.5 kilos...