Rodec MX Modular Preview & Walkthrough

[@roystroebel]

This is best thing regarding a real modular recording mixer solution I have ever seen. Amazing job, Rodec.

[@rodec_audio]

Thank you so much! We are so excited to start this journey!

[@owlmuso]

I have never heard of Rodec. I hope the units sound awesome because, finally, someone is making hyrbid analog mixers for the 21st century. Awesome job

[@FrancisJoa]

Rodec was always famous for high quality DJ mixers.

[@owlmuso]

@@FrancisJoa Thanks

[@rodec_audio]

We still are ;)

[@aRndBelgianGuy]

Belgian tanks !

[@gramophonedzie]

OH MY GOD! FINALLY! Someone made something I was searching for 10years. Now I can finally do my DJ and live set together! DOPE!!!!! Thank you RODEC!

[@rodec_audio]

That was our goal! So happy to finally give you a solution :)

[@diemturner5755]

What was stopping you from doing that before? I'm not crapping on this console (primarily because I have yet to operate one) but the ergonomics are just wrong for DJing, I'd wager that at least 90% of the functionality you could cover with something like an X-one:96 only in a much more compact and ergonomic package and if you need more inputs, just put a second one beside it and you'll still be using less space, you'd have more in the way of aux sends at that point and, at the risk of repeating myself, the ergonomics are just so much better for that sort of environment. I don't know how comfortable I'd feel about hauling one of these around with me on tour as the price ranges from 6000€ for an empty chassis to 10,000€ for a fully kitted out DJ oriented version to 15,000€ for the tracking version. For the price of the DJ MX Modular I can get four X-one:96 mixers (two for the stage and two in reserve) and still have money left over for weekend of hookers and blow. I'm not convinced but, I'm willing to hear the arguments that will be made for its utility in situations and configurations that, I guess, I just haven't yet contemplated.

[@rodec_audio]

@@diemturner5755 There was no point for us to simply copy already existing concepts. The MX Modular is hybrid by design. It should give you the utmost freedom. We wanted to create an instrument, rather another DJ mixer. We hear you and we listen to you. This is just the beginning.

[@gramophonedzie]

@@diemturner5755 Well you are missing the point as I don't need it for djing, I need it for my hybrid setup with band and my live performance that includes djing if needed. Xone96 has maybe two mic inputs and I don't need mic inputs I need proper line inputs and also Rodec put D-subs which is best for what my system needs. You can't put 500series master eq or compressor or whatever I wish for and use it in dj setup. For me biggest problem was to get level of my band and my output levelled. Now I can mix my band live and have that BUMPY sound that I always wanted. Also, it seems you never used Rodec dj mixers as it can't be compared to A&H, Rodec old mixers have that special sound. I think A&H always wanted to sound like old Rodec mixers :D

[@lancetownsend6226]

Very interesting and well thought out design. I'm excited to see where this project goes

[@JH-bf6qy]

Rodec MX 180 Mk2 was my absolute favourite Mixer of all time!

[@rodec_audio]

Welcome to the club! :)

[@renosance8941]

Super exciting development. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulantoinejr4160]

As a person that doesn't like to use plugins, i think I'm in love

[@rodec_audio]

We are too

[@NothingHereButMe]

I've been waiting for something like this - its about time hardware manufacturers made more hybrid stuff

[@luk3sdl]

So excited to see and hear this thing in action someday (when I can afford it LOL) 🤩

[@BornIn82]

Hearing of the brand for the first time today. The Algorithms have done well

[@rodec_audio]

They have indeed!

[@marcus268]

What a killer Mixer !

[@rodec_audio]

:)

[@SilentCureOfficial]

My first mixer was Rodec MX 100 (1995)

[@MouldySoul]

I've had this idea for years! So glad someone went and did it! Modular ftw, this looks absolutely lovely as well! Wood sides sold separately?! :P

[@rodec_audio]

You would like to have wood sides?

[@thegsalmon]

Would love motorized faders and recall functionality and daw control with this in the future

[@PetexZen]

This is sick! Would love to try it out

[@JonMurray]

This is superb man. Awesome job guys. New subscriber ✌🏻

[@deadredeyes]

Was hoping for a star based system for power connections in the mixer section to help minimalize any noise and bleed issues or at least something like the 500 series section. For $6,000 I expected PCBs all around, not flimsy IDC cables.

[@Kharrari]

This is very cool I would love to try this out.

[@rodec_audio]

We are at NAMM 2025!

[@f33fifofum]

This is outstanding

[@rodec_audio]

Thank you :)

[@Alan_JS_Han]

Looks amazing!

[@rodec_audio]

We are very happy as well ;)

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

Incredible video, Rodec. Looking forward to seeing your next upload from you. I hit the thumbs up icon on your content. Keep up the fantastic work! The depth of features in the MX modular mixer is truly impressive. How do you see the integration of digital interfaces evolving in future console designs?

[@rodec_audio]

We want to build mixers, that feel like instruments. In fact, we already have digital components such as a FX engine and a sound card. But we are open to hear from you, what you would like to see :)

[@mohnpincemin4790]

Amazing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻the USB connection !!!!! At least a dream comes true ❤️❤️❤️ So clever

[@rodec_audio]

We think so too ;)

[@Rilkir]

I've dreamed of something like this.

[@rodec_audio]

We did as well!

[@dyonissiszoes3747]

Wow, I love the concept !

[@rodec_audio]

Thank you!

[@YoungDirtyMexicanOfficially]

if they could make something like this but with a tape deck/cd deck (hybrid type shit) to make physical formats. I think that would be a game changer people still want demos in physical format. everything is dumped in pro tools now a days. something like a tascam 688 but more modern like this.

[@dyonissiszoes3747]

@@YoungDirtyMexicanOfficially you could totally send the stereo out to a device of your choice. (And enjoy the summing of the mixer in the process 😉)

[@hiddenmaterial]

Loooooooove, need to try this. Ergonomics and form factor are quite nice for a hybrid setup

[@hiddenmaterial]

also kudos for including a cross fader :)

[@rodec_audio]

@@hiddenmaterial Thank you, we were the first actually in the 50s to put a crossfader in a mixer.

[@Ryan-rn3cf]

Beautiful design.

[@rodec_audio]

Glad to hear!

[@RubyDimasStudio]

Something different and interesting, nice

[@rodec_audio]

Glad you like it!

[@becauseisaac]

Just a little advice from a semi-full time KZbinr creator... put the product link in the description :)

[@rodec_audio]

Done!

[@justinmccamish9059]

Looks fantastic and flexibility is ideal. I know it’s unlikely but have to ask: Any chance of another edition of the Restyler? Anyone who has one is loyal unto death. Given the sound, solid build and ergonomics, I understand why!

[@rodec_audio]

Oh, you will love 2025!

[@justinmccamish9059]

@@rodec_audio Haha OK, you have me on the hook! Thanks for replying so quickly. Crossing my fingers that the relationship with Sherman remains strong. Hr. Gillis’ design philosophy and integrity is deeply admirable.

[@TigroGumi]

How about in the future a 3 processor chain on each channel?.... that would make it a perfect mixer

[@rodec_audio]

This is exactly what we did with our 100 series. You can custom build your own chain for each 500 slot. It's an open format and every manufacturer is open to join. Go to our website to find out more :)

[@thatssnoman]

Awesome! Will you be at NAMM?

[@rodec_audio]

Yes! at the audioscape booth.

[@tonybeatbutcher]

congrats!!!

[@rodec_audio]

:-)

[@christophjuvan900]

very cool! lets built a live performance version of it!!

[@rodec_audio]

Coming soon ;)

[@MickBenjamins]

Nice, ziet er goed uit!

[@proxymerchant]

VERY attractive!

[@rodec_audio]

Thanks!

[@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz]

It would have been nice to see the back of the console.

[@rodec_audio]

Bottom of this page: www.rodec.com/pages/mx-modular-1

[@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz]

@@rodec_audio thank you

[@dh7425]

I love the idea, somehow paying 2.4k extra for faders on a mixer doesn’t sit well. Def need to hear that to believe it

[@rodec_audio]

It's more than just faders. It's an instrument. More in-depth content will follow soon!

[@dh7425]

@ yes please, specs especially headroom and lots of demos.

[@hakangurdol]

Nice, thank you.

[@rodec_audio]

:)

[@Studio518M80]

Is this shipping to the USA?

[@rodec_audio]

Yes. Come see us at NAMM (audioscape booth)

[@Studio518M80]

@ great I look forward to learning more about this product!

[@nannue]

Delicious!

[@rodec_audio]

Very tasty!

[@jamesjames77777]

Need to hear audio examples

[@rodec_audio]

This one has live sound: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqDaooaLhrOjbsUsi=9nn7V18YgxLDwiHp also new sound demo video coming up in 2 days

[@jamesjames77777]

@ Appreciate the response! Sounding really fantastic, I’ll be watching closely. Moving from London to Nashville and creating a new setup there. Was thinking of the API 2448, but if this is fully customisable, I’d love to see/hear more over the coming months 👍

[@joker0000000007]

wait 16 ins and outs but only 4 faders?

[@rodec_audio]

ch 1-8: 8 mono or 4 stereo or any other combo. ch-9-16: 4 stereo pots. Ch16-18: master usb return pot. and further: stereo ext in pot, 2 stereo balanced busses and 2 stereo balanced auxes. www.rodec.com/pages/mx-modular-1

[@1176hambone]

60mm faders? or 100mm?

[@rodec_audio]

These modules have short throw smooth 60mm faders that control VCAs. Other modules with 100mm faders may come in the future.

[@Molt408]

want....neeed.....must have

[@rodec_audio]

Available now ;)

[@zoned7609]

....no inputs?

[@rodec_audio]

26 analog in: 16 analog inputs + ext in + 4 aux in + 4 bus in. see pic at the bottom: www.rodec.com/pages/mx-modular-1

[@diemturner5755]

I'm well familiar with Rodec DJ mixers and their reputation for making extremely rugged gear is not not unwarranted. Anything Rodec I've ever had my hands on was built like a tank. Never a pot that went bad, no crackling, not even a hex nut that affixes the pots to the face plate went loose. That being said, while this gives you that analog vibe while being fully hybrid, what I'm not hearing is, how does this console address the issue of latency, being fully integrated into the DAW world? You said there are eight inputs in the master section that I can use to pipe anything I like into the console, outboard gear, FX, drum machines, etc. You also mentioned that the master output can get passed through the master buss of the DAW for processing and the signal then gets routed back into the consoles master section. How does the console compensate for latency deltas between say, a DSI Tempest that I'm running straight into two or four of the inputs in the master section and the master buss that's being additionally processed in the DAW which, 99.97% of the time will include processing that will definitely incur latency during the round trip through the DAW (possibly quite a lot of latency, depending on which plugins are being used and how many are in the master chain? And I don't understand the inclusion of a cross-fader on a console such as this. I can't help but feel like it's trying to wear a hat or two too many but I'm willing to see what the thought process was behind the inclusion of a DJ control element that is primarily used for rapid fire movements while scratching. Or what other use cases are you seeing in studios for a cross fader? Or am I just really underestimating the number of clubs and festivals that plan on using this rather chunky 8-channel 500 series console on stage for DJ sets? I don't have any data that says otherwise but, if I was a betting man, I'm pressing X to doubt. What am I missing? Thanks Rodec and Godspeed, -Diem

[@rodec_audio]

Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed comment. Here are a few answers: On Latency Case 1) Hybrid playing setup: combo of analog inputs and daw inputs, summed in MX Modular: Your DAW will handle midi and sync with outboard gear and audio with plugins in your computer perfectly. all tracks will be in sync. Case 2) Summing in DAW and processing some tracks through the MX modular: The use of I/O plugins (logic and ableton allow this) will automatically add delay compensation for something that goes out and back into your computer Case 3) Inserting DAW plugins on analog Master: This will only add latency over the total mix, like it does in your daw. Use an I/O plugin on Interface channels STEREO L + R. All tracks will stay in sync, even if it's a combo of analog and daw tracks. This feature is intended to do analog processing and summing on the console and then hear the mix directly through a software mastering chain. Because of latency, actually playing along with a guitar through the console is not something you would do in this case. Cross fader: The cross-fader is something that Rodec came up with in the late 50s and 60s, when installing audio systems in bars. It allows for smooth transition between sources, with one finger. Putting a crossfader on a studio mixer may seem odd, but we want you to perform in your studio and play with the individual stems. Setting a few stems (say 6 outputs from a drum machine) to go to X, a few to Y and a few on "through" allows you to transition between scenes smoothly and quickly feel and balance what works and not in a mix and set. An upcoming video by the end of this week has a demo of that.

[@ThaFruitbat]

Wow!

[@MARZILLI]

There’s an older piece of gear this design plays off of…?

[@FVDaudio]

👍🏻👍🏻✨✨🎶🎶

[@vishalnayak1006]

can we get a version without the built in interface and efx? i think tracking and mixing engineers would be all over this. maybe also have an add on 500 series chassis so people can have one with 8 preamps going into one with 8 eq's into the faders. there's literally no one in the recording world making this, except for SPECK, and there's is really just a fader module with a master with no extra features. adding pre/post fader direct outs and a more comprehensive master section like what you have would dominate the recording world. 500 series modular desks are the future. someone just needs to make one without overthinking the feature set for recording engineers. we dont need the built-in interface or any of the scene changing features either. just a modular all-analog fader set + 500 series chassis so faders can be inline and a comprehensive master section and my money is yours!

[@rodec_audio]

Thanks for the insights! We have a lot of plans/ideas for 2025. This is just the beginning. We keep you posted :)

[@GoldnhourMusic]

€12,000?

[@joeymc5272]

Does it have stereo send/returns or mono? I didnt catch it in the video?

[@rodec_audio]

Fully balanced stereo send & returns.

[@VJFranzK]

[@danhandrabur3097]

Fantastic, the world needed yet another mixer...haven't you heard, the music industry is dead :)

[@rodec_audio]

Only if you let it die.

[@ReesesGrammovershit-s7y]

Bro!!!

[@jovantrendmaker4722]

6000€ just for the case and another 6000€ or way more for modules. Way out of my budget but cool. Midas or behringer need to do cheep version of this

[@strangehermitage2299]

How does it sound in a trash compactor?

[@rodec_audio]

Probably trashy.

[@michaelrockinger]

price > 10k €.

[@Rhuggins]

Who would buy this and why? A mixer with 500 series slots seems like a good idea but this seems extremely limited

[@SiloSoundStudios]

Way too limited for the price.

[@rodec_audio]

What would you like to see?

[@SiloSoundStudios]

@rodec_audio I don't know. It just looks like a very expensive overblown 500 rack. Most of the functionality can be had in some 500 racks already. Comprehensive master section, more busses, more sends, etc. otherwise, what's the point

[@rodec_audio]

@@SiloSoundStudios Come check it out at NAMM: Booth 14908 (AudioScape). I will give you the tour myself.

[@voyageDnB1]

£5000 for an empty box or £15000 full of Rodec stuff yeah ok then.

[@hellofx]

Looks clunky and stupid . . . . I'd rather get API the box2.

[@hiddenmaterial]

lol someone needs a hug!

[@kuglepen64]

No. The ergonomics are all wrong.

[@entertaintech4374]

How, it looks like a digital mixer?