Reloop Mixtour Pro first impressions pros and cons

[@QRS365]

the concept and idea of making a mixer like this is great. small and light and can be flexable to adapt to laptop, ipad and mobile phone djing. however, i think they should have made a 4 channel or at least a 3 channel mixer

[@allentastic]

This was one of the better gear reviews I’ve seen in a while! A lot better than the majority of the bigger channels that do these. Super honest and informative. Ordered mine the moment it was available, I can’t wait for shipping confirmation 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@vegandadbod7157]

Wow, thanks! That means a lot. Obviously I am no pro in this unlike the new Mixtour;). Hope yours arrives soon. Overall this is a great device and lots of fun.

[@vegandadbod7157]

UPDATE: they fixed the issue with the saved loop vs skip and the hot cue vs fx tool bar with the latest djay pro update. For anyone who is watching this after the update…just forget this ever happened 😅

[@itsdjmiggy]

i'm taking credit for that, but your video definitely inspired me 😅. we're stuck with the paddles but it's not a deal-breaker. The controller is awesome!

[@Soufside_Slim]

You should let the community section of Algoridim know about the glitch.

[@vegandadbod7157]

@@Soufside_Slim I think they are aware. It‘s been sortet out with the latest update.

[@itsdjmiggy]

I just got mine and the paddles do the same thing. weird. other than that, it feels premium and is well-built. It looks much better in person, I don't think any videos so far do it justice, it's very sleek! now to test it out and see if everything works. Thanks for the video!

[@vegandadbod7157]

First of all thank you for your nice feedback. I just read your comment/answer on the Digital DJ Tips video. And yes…you are right. The pitch bend is moving forward when you actually bend backwards. I checked the mappings. It said „pitch bend-„. So this is very odd. Also it does not speed up after a while when you Keep it pressen down unlike in the actual „pitch +“ mode. I didn’t notice so far cause with this kind of controller manual pitch bending is not the first thing that comes to mind. But of course it should work when implemented. That being said I agree with you on everything else and hope you will have a great time with your Mxtr Pro.

[@Lectrosoul]

@itsdjmiggy keep us updated here after you've used it for a while !!🙏😎

[@itsdjmiggy]

@@Lectrosoul they fixed it in the last update. I'll take the credit for it even if it wasn't me. I emailed them, sent them my own video of the same thing @vegandadbod7157 described, and they said they pushed out an update the following day. Regarding the paddles, they said they were not able to recreate the issue that me and OP have, so if we want it replaced we need to go through whomever we bought it from for a replacement. Since they're currently in high demand and still shipping, it's likely a replacement will be delayed. I can live with it. Reloop won't do anything unless there's enough noise, but I don't think enough units have arrived for people to start noticing.

[@MisterTuur]

Sort of a missed opportunity for a pro device to have a couple of plasticy buttons and knobs on it. A shame really. Especially for the price. Still like it a lot though!

[@JohnnyD-ho7qt]

I get that Laidback Luke is supporting this, but this just looks like something for the novice/bedroom dj and nothing else. No SD support? No 4 channel direct support? I don’t like the two fader only deal they have going on this unit

[@andytaylor125]

Definitely plenty of professional DJs where this could be a great backup solution to keep in your backpack ‘just in case’ and use larger controller/USBs with in-house CDJs as the main setup. Every other small controller I’ve seen is like $60-$200 and cheap build quality and low end sound quality.

[@andytaylor125]

Thanks for the great review. Looks like these will be available in the UK in September, I’ve just ordered mine. I hope see this review and get the paddles sorted in the next batch and DJay developers sort the minor mapping issue.

[@vegandadbod7157]

Thank you for your Feedback. Means a lot. Have fun with your Mixtour when it arrives. I hope my Video is not too negative. Over all I have lots of fun with it and it is exactly what it is supposed to be.

[@armgod1]

Thanks a bunch. It looks tiny but so appealing! This is NOT just a first impression! Actually this video is alot better than a “detailed review”. Way detailed given just 2 days of ownership, having digged deep and booted out the mapping flaws already. How did it pass quality tersting with both hardware and software falws like this???

[@vegandadbod7157]

Thank you for your nice feedback. It means a lot. Obviously I am not a „pro“ reviewer of DJ gear. But since the Mixtour is out (at least a few) and the „usual suspects“ have not put out a review yet I thought I‘d share this. I stayed away from the basic functions since I thought this already has been covered by Laidback Luke.

[@davidmrlane]

If you don’t have a pro subscription to djay, does neural mix get unlocked?

[@itsdjmiggy]

i think they got rid of add-on subscription with the latest update. but yes, you have access to neural mix with this without paying more than the yearly app subscription fee

[@bapjap]

I wish there were FOUR channels on this. Going through the options and buttons is just extra unnecessary steps. Should’ve been like the Kontrol S8

[@Lectrosoul]

You are fully missing the point of this controller, how many times do you need to be told?? You want 4 channels? buy a controller with 4 channels, plenty out there.. why do you keep posting the same thing on all the Mixtour Pro vids??

[@bapjap]

@@Lectrosoul lol - if you don’t like it fuck right off 😭. It’s true though, why did they limit themselves with two channels? If it’s a PRO model, should be 4. That’s the standard

[@JohnnyD-ho7qt]

@@Lectrosoulthis is the first of this comment I’m seeing so bare with me. The name PRO is supposed to be a pro model right? Then it should at least have four direct channels. If there was no need companies wouldn’t be manufacturing units with them. The unit itself looks gimmicky.

[@Lectrosoul]

@@JohnnyD-ho7qt You are totally missing the point of this controller, and no,Pro does not mean it should have 4 channels, there are plenty of bigger units for that purpose... Im waiting for more long term reviews before jumping in, but for travelling quick setup, ease of use, utility, this looks perfect

[@JohnnyD-ho7qt]

⁠@@Lectrosoulso what is the point of this controller? And why are you against this needing 3 or 4 direct channels? I wish the layout was something like the DJM 2000. More buttons for dedicated effect control, and other features. I’ve seen some reviews already and again - I don’t know what experienced dj would use this in a professional setting

[@bryanpereira53]

Good review. I was on the fence with this, but it just seems like there are way more cons than positives here. I don’t think there is a mention of an SD card slot? I do wish this thing would be a bit wider. Like others have said: it looks like all the buttons are way to close to one another.

[@vegandadbod7157]

First of all thank you for your kind feedback. And 2nd…I didn’t want to spoil the device for you. Overall it is exactly what it was announced for. If You look for something portable with more functions maybe check the Reloop Ready or the Reloop Buddy. I consider using one of them together with the Mixtour Pro which still would make a compact set up.

[@itsdjmiggy]

why do you need an SD card slot? it's a midi controller not a standalone device, there's no need. Most professional controller don't have an SD slot because they control software, just like this one.

[@bryanpereira53]

@@itsdjmiggy in my opinion, having an SD card slot would have allowed easier access to your music rather than downloading everything into your iPad (or even worse - iphone). I have a Dropbox with different folders and files all nearly organized and tagged, but I can’t access it through regular means on this device

[@itsdjmiggy]

@@bryanpereira53 but this is a midi controller. There is no non-standalone DJ controller that has an SD slot, they’re not designed for that. Loading music on your phone is no different than loading a USB key using Rekordbox. Also, Djay on iOS and Mac integrate with Dropbox, you can absolutely add your dropbox files directly on the app. You can access your files by regular means.

[@canedrive76]

I hope every function doesn’t require double tapping on the buttons. Also, those ‘chromed’ paddles and knobs look cheap and nasty. Other than that, I love it. I had the mk1 Mixtour which I used a lot. Looking forward to this finally getting a release in the UK.

[@vegandadbod7157]

No no, all the functions can be activated with a single tap. The double tap is only if you want to open the particular window in the software.

[@MisterTuur]

@@vegandadbod7157 I think this makes sense when performing. Double tap if you want to access the screen and do or check something there. Thanks for the review!

[@marcusstewart3048]

Should send this to laid back luke. As he had his hands in this.😮

[@Worrelpa]

Thanks fir that. The paddles do appear to be on the disappointing side though I hope they don't spoil the fun. The other issues with the screens is just software so they should sort that out. Pity about the skip mode that would be so handy.

[@vegandadbod7157]

Thank You for your nice feedback. I really appreciate that. I guess you could just map your beatjump on some other buttons or even on the „saved loops“ mode.

[@Wild_D]

Put some washi tape on them

[@vegandadbod7157]

For better Grip on the paddles? Not a bad idea actually.

[@djcal623]

step your game up reviewer

[@ChillCollins616]

What

[@vegandadbod7157]

I appreciate your feedback. Obviously I am not a Professional reviewer nor do I attend to be one in the future. I just wanted to Share some impressions since the „usual suspects“ still haven’t released a review for this.

[@djkebbe]

great produkt but not the extreme over priced. like 5500 euro