Roland MX-1, The ultimate Roland Boutique mixer?

When using more than one boutique synth the question come fast: Which mixer is the best for using with the Roland Boutique series.
Some think the MX-1 is the ultimate Boutique Mixer. In this video I show what the mx-1 can do.
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[@skunksmisery]

USB power injectors are about $20 on Amazon. That will solve your Boutique needs. For the digital channel, another $22 will get you an adaptor that converts to stereo rca jacks. The MX1 is awesome, but it's like the Macbook - you need to think DONGLES.

[@Nu-trix]

Not really.

[@skunksmisery]

@@DJCJ999 Yes, it's called buying a regular mixer. Not sure why you'd want to do that.

[@KenSmithAttic]

Great insight...I do hope Roland comes out with a dedicated Boutique Mixer.

[@briankennedy9074]

The MX-1 is limited for Boutique use but a good start for ideas on an "MX-2". I don't really need EFX processor on the mixer but they're nice to have for live sets, Channel mute is great. An onboard sampler and maybe VT-3 would be cool. Update capability. I would definitely like to see 10 to 12-Input channels(individual) of Bus USB to feed Power and send MIDI and Audio to DAW, with 4-Input channels(individual) of RCA stereo/mono (or 1/4" if there is internal space), with MIDI In/Out...Tempo Adjust, maybe a Send/Return for external efx, maybe one Mic Input, Bluetooth connection is trendy for certain devices, Headphone mix area, Audio mix out, USB to PC and/or Interface(firewire). Nice knobs/faders and detail...Not overly lit up like many products these days (purple is cooler than green). Not over-priced would be awesome.

[@stussysean24]

What you are really asking is for Roland to consider the Boutique Module as a "live," tool. I think that's more or less out of the question since the Aira is set up as their live toolset for performance use. Personally, I would love a mixer for the boutique devices, but knowing Roland's business model... (would not expect any such device, soon.)

[@nickpritchard7130]

Good honest vid. Thanks for this one.

[@valdiskrebs566]

Your are right... a Boutique mixer, with a built in sequencer/clock, would be so great! It would be the anchor/core product for all of the Boutiques. It would renew/enhance interest in the product line. A Volca Mix type product would be a good start. A better version would be something that mixed/synced/powered 6 Boutiques! Without such a product I am hesitant to buy more Boutiques.

[@EricKelley1]

Great video on the se02 sequencer

[@jaxager]

My MX-1 came in the mail today but I had to go to work. It's killing me knowing this thing is just a couple of miles away, just begging to be played. Lol. Anyway, always great content on your channel. Very informative. My only gripe is that I get distracted by the action figures and stuff in the background. 😁 Keep up the great work, sir... And thanks for sharing great videos on this gear.

[@KitCatStudio]

So... What kind of a device would be recommend to hook up boutiques..?

[@KitCatStudio]

Big help! Tnx

[@joakimwestman1547]

I have, Roland SE-02, JU-06a and TR8s, Thanks to this youtube video I understand that this combination actually works with MX-1 USB ports (lucky for me). I have tried to use a USB-HUB 3.0 for MIDI signals but the syncronizarion where way to much in non sync so I had to go with real MIDI cables through my Audio interface instead, also Windows and Cubase will not connect to more than one audio interface so all audio goes Analogue, result in fact is that I cannot use any of the new technics with USB and all goes classic MIDI and Audio. Mabye this Roland MX-1 is the solution for this, and still some other synths also can be connected. Thank you!! your information is very useful, it is not said so much regarding regarding Butiques and MX-1 on Internet and Roland homepage indicates compatibility but it was not 100% clear.

[@Nu-trix]

Just to add to clarify… the Mx-1 USB audio and MIDI will only work with Roland hardware. USB MIDI and audio is not yet standardized. It might be with MIDI 2.0. It would be great if Roland adds a firmware update that would bring universal USB MIDI to the MX1. Then again, it would only support new devices (or devices that for firmware updated to support MIDI 2.0. We will see.

[@joakimwestman1547]

@@Nu-trix Thank you!

[@joakimwestman1547]

@@Nu-trix Again thank you, I have now bought the MX-1 and it works really great with Cubase! Better that I could imagine, especially adresses easy audio channels both incoming to Cubase and outgoing. Yes, as you say limitations regarding the USB Midi but since I have several Roland products it works for me. What I miss is a built in Reverb, will buy external one and use the AUX bus for this. Also it could have at least one XLR michrophone input, but since I am not a singer personally I can live without that. Also the Master FX changes is not controllable/recordable thrugh MIDI, but you still can record Master FX bus ON/OFF for every separate sound channel and this is enugh for most cases. I am very satisfied with the MZ-1

[@Jonhilsea]

Hi Nu-Trix. Great vids by the way. Hoping you can help me. I was thinking of getting a MX-1 to use its spdif output into my U.A Apollo 8 spdif input. Would this work ? The routing would be input 1&2 XV-5050, input 3&4 Nord Drum 3, input 5&6 Se-02, usb 1 Tr-8s and usb 3 D-05 (for bus power). Also use the aux's for a Korg quad pad. Appreciate all your work here on YT. :-)

[@Nu-trix]

It think it should work. You’ll have to set the SPDIF in output mode and select the right sample rate. I did a video about that ( if I remember well)

[@Jonhilsea]

@@Nu-trix Thanks. I'll let you know how it goes.

[@fredrikh9299]

So WHAT mixer do you suggest 😊?

[@Nu-trix]

I changed for a Tascam Model 16 and loving it. It does fill my musical needs.

[@travymoto1]

You mentioned that you can use a battery powered boutiques with the usb inputs. My boutiques under battery power shit down when I plug them into the MX-1 via USB. How do I use multiple boutiques via usb with the MX-1

[@misheldutch4506]

You can use the arturia beatstep pro USB splitter on your Boutique to connect is USB with the MX1 Ans still have external power

[@crazyFrankyy]

Hello, Nu-Trix! In this setup(when tr-8 connect to mx-1 aira link) do you have any option for multitracks recordings like when you choose tr-8 like audiointerface.

[@Nu-trix]

Each of the MX-1 inputs appear as a separate usb audio input in your computer. It means that if the TR-8 is connected using Aira usb to the MX-1 it will be only using the TR8 main out and will appear in stereo only in the Mx-1. You would need to output some internal tr8 sounds to external output and connect the cable to MX-1 audio inputs.

[@crazyFrankyy]

Thank you@@Nu-trix

[@FuZZbaLLbee]

I thought only AIRA devices could be connected. Are there any other synths that can connect to this USB?

[@Nu-trix]

Most of the Boutique series, the aira works with this input

[@Skiroy]

Are the preamps colored or transparent? I heard they are noises but I’ve heard synths sounding great in them

[@Nu-trix]

I personally find the input really clean. They are only line in, no mic preamp without any perceived noise ( in my view..hum in my ear)

[@playitloud1447]

you can link 4 boutiques by USB just using 3 usb Y cables, 1 end for sound/midi 1 end for the power. Not so expensive

[@josesaucedo6839]

I’m trying to connect my boutiques to the usb inputs 2 and 4 of the MX1, every time i connect the boutiques they shut down as soon as i connect the usb into the boutique unit; fresh batteries. Are you able to connect 3 - 4 boutiques via the usb ins 1. 2 & 4 on the MX1.

[@Nu-trix]

Only the USB-3 port can provide power to a Boutique. The other do not.

[@Iofflight78]

@@Nu-trix Actually I think he's asking about the battery vs usb issue on devices. If you have batteries and the usb connected it will power on for a second and then turn off. Because those usb ports don't supply power via the usb it kills the device. You have to boot the device while pressing patch 1 to bypass the USB as the default power.

[@Iofflight78]

I hope you figured this out but if anyone else has the question you need to power on the device while pressing patch 1 to disable the USB Power.

[@pricejoss]

Hi Nu-Trix, I'm getting some hardware gear and can't work out whether the MX1 is the right purchase to act as a studio mixer for production to plug a poly synth (not Roland), mono synth (not Roland) and TR8s into. Is this a bad idea and should I be looking at a dedicated studio mixer instead? I'm a bit of a noob at this so your advice would be awesome! Thank you!

[@Nu-trix]

If you are looking for a mixer that is also part of the performance the Mx-1 is one of the only contender. The fx are time based and can be saved in scenes. If you are looking for a mixer that is also a multiple input audio interface the Mx-1 is a good choice. But if you are just looking for a mixer that can receive about anything (like a microphone for exemple) then it is not the best choice. If you are thinking of using the multiple analog outs of the TR8s and 2 others synths, you might be pushing the MX-1 to its max. It actually does not have a l’îlot of analog inputs. Hope this helps.

[@pricejoss]

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy - great advice. Thank you! I was looking at it as a central hub and reading your post I realise I actually need a sequencer more than this as a mixer.

[@karl9411]

I have nearly bought this thing a number of times but always am kept back by the flaws explained by others . I don't just want Aira or even admission of Boutique ,multiple options are needed then they have a winner ,until then back to other companies .

[@saojones1785]

Good review. One question: can i put the tr8s on the usb 3 and the se02 on the usb 1? Because the se02 is not usb powered, it is seperate powered.

[@Nu-trix]

If I remember well the SE-02 needs a separate power supply because of it real analog electricity needs. I never tried the TR-8s in the usb3 because the TR-8 could not work running on USB power. I always understood the same fro the TR-8s. Now I have the SH-01a in USB 3 and the TR-8s in USB 1 just for audio and MIDI.

[@Nu-trix]

The SE-02 can be connected to any of the USB for Audio and MIDI but not for Power.

[@saojones1785]

@@Nu-trix thx very much

It is a pain in the arse my channels 17 and 18 are hot with every channel coming thru when i try to get something going, i only use it for hardware going in to ableton for recording, i dunno what is wrong with the thing ad i've been thru many set up variations? i should never bought the fucking thing..

[@RabidBatMusic]

Great review, thanks. Will this mixer accept audio over usb from non-roland usb audio devices, like my Novation X-Station?

[@Nu-trix]

Rabid Bat, yes it has 4 mono 1/4 Inch inputs + 1 stereo 1/8 inch to connect any audio device.

[@Nu-trix]

The USB audio and midi is only compatible with Roland gear (Aira and Boutique).

[@RabidBatMusic]

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy That's what I thought, thanks. I think Roland missed a trick there, a mixer which could do this would be so useful. Incidentally, the X-Station is one of those rare synths with a SPDIF output!

[@Nu-trix]

Great you could use it with the Mx-1.

[@ckamunderground]

Bonjour j'ai connecté tout mes boutiques avec un câble y USB et ça marche très bien en plus j'en ai mis une autre en midi que j'ai fait rentrer sur le digital avec un convertisseur tout est possible .... Le seul défaut c'est qu'on ne peut pas contrôler les volumes Fader dans ableton live

[@simonmcg23]

Hi there great video as always. I was wondering when you bring in a Roland AIRA device via USB like an MC101 or something does it split out the tracks onto separate mix of channels? Or does it just keep it on one channel. These devices go really well into Ableton live where they get split out and it would be pretty cool if they got split out in this mixer as well. Keep up the good work thanks.

[@Nu-trix]

Each Aira device connected using audio and MIDI USB will be only sending a stereo signal of its internal mix out.

[@AndroLectric]

for me he's perfect 2x 707 (USB 1 & 2) 1x TR-8S (USB 4) 1x SH-101A (USB 3) plus Volcas, monologue, ext.outs from 707, TR-8S in analog.in (MX-1) for a little over 400 euros a great mixer / instrument. with 4x or more USB (with power) it would be a good botique.mixer ... so Roland 😉 enough ideas for the MX-2 😉

[@Nu-trix]

A mic preamp could be useful !

[@MikeHenrick1]

There’s a usb power fix. So it’s perfect I ordered one

[@UberFitRecords]

SO you can rig this up - he uses a phone charger but I think a powered USB hub splitter like the ELEKTRON Overhub will do it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYHSi6h5mKiSaNU - fully works check the video

[@Mumu_sky]

So whats the ULTIMATE one then??

[@Nu-trix]

The quest is still ongoing!

[@HazeAnderson]

A dedicated mixer that audio engineers use. One that has several XLR/TS mono inputs with inserts and simple compression; a handful of stereo inputs; EQ panning solo and mute per channel; 1 or 2 subgroups; 3 or 4 aux sends with stereo returns; 1 or 2 monitoring channels. Until my own personal mixer quest is complete I just use a couple of $30 4 stereo or 8 mono channel mixers that only provide primitive volume and panning.

[@_greenleader]

Not a 'boutique' though