This Tiny Thing Can Do It All! - Teenage Engineering TX-6 Field Mixer

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» 0:00 Intro
» 0:40 What is the TX-6
» 1:28 How Small Is It?
» 1:54 Overview of Some Features
» 3:04 The Drum Machine
» 3:41 Explaining The Controls and FX
» 4:25 All the FX
» 5:05 Filters & Compressor
» 6:32 Line Level Gain
» 6:58 Cue Mix & Using a Mic
» 8:20 DJ Mode
» 8:49 USB Interface & Multi-Track Out Into DAW
» 9:40 Bluetooth Sync & MIDI
» 10:25 Tuner for Each Channel
» 11:05 Exploring the FX
» 12:35 Preparing & Saving Scenes
» 13:58 Who Is It For?
» 15:11 Battery Life
» 15:55 Back To Exploring All The FX
» 20:35 MIDI Connectivity
» 21:02 Recording Straight to USB-C Flash Drive
» 22:21 Aux Out & Modular
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[@JonMurray]

Yer man from TE is just the one that took the hit haha! “Welcome to the fam! Right! Promote, poker face, don’t mention the price. Go get ‘em tiger!”

[@davebassP5]

I went ‘WOW’ when I saw this. Looks amazing. I can’t say what I said when I saw the price, but it had one more letter in it 😂

[@0phylum0sinter0]

Looks amazingly hard to use! bring your miniature salad tongs and razorblades to shave down your shielded cables, because they're useless here otherwise!

[@vinylarchaeologist]

"CWOW"?

[@bm63]

It has DJ mode… For mice. I guess if it was 6 times larger and £500 cheaper then people would take it seriously…

[@rorz999]

Even twice as big would be much more usable. I actually really like small portable gear... but this really is too small

[@maquettemusic1623]

1010 Bluebox, £499 for anyone who wants one of these at over 1/2 the price.

[@harveytherobot]

I wish the 1010 did 12 channel audio over USB to a DAW though.

[@maquettemusic1623]

@@harveytherobot true but it does save tracks as .Wav stems does it not?

[@LordoftheBadgers]

@@maquettemusic1623 I'm with you on this. Minor inconvenience doesn't justify the price imo.

[@I.M.Guitar-Nerd]

I'm sorry. No. How much does that thing weigh? I'm just wondering how it stacks up next to an ounce of gold. TE needs to revisit its pricing structure.

[@shogunai]

I'm not sorry xD

[@Firebirdeo]

“It costs less than everything separate together!” I could also get an MPC Live II, or a used 1010music blackbox and bluebox for the same price and get so much more. This thing should not be nearly as expensive as it is.

[@Firebirdeo]

Like seriously why the hell would I buy this over a Synthstrom Deluge LOL

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

2k bro

[@stevensims3342]

Love their gear and I do own an og OP-1 however it is kind of wild to think you would need to spend roughly 8k to have all of the latest in their OP ecosystem.

[@garylist7412]

Great video. What MIDI controllers would work with this, as it’s got no MIDI ports?

[@spaceiswater6539]

It's very nice but its not worth £1,199.00 I would rather invest in some other hardware for that premium price tag.

[@annother3350]

I'd want a happy ending for that money

[@cirisirpula152]

Is it nice? Looks pretty awkward to use, since it is so tiny

[@richard.c.guitars]

The price is unbelievable

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

true

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

you can get a moog mavis for 500$

[@xorshidjomjomeh80]

I just love what TE has done here, both of these devices are absolutely great, sadly I can not afford any of them at the moment but I'm also sure that I am going to buy them both at some point, as an op-1/op-z owner I think Ill start with TX-6

[@BecomingProductions]

This is the one achilles heal of this channel. Despite all the great content, ultimately its a channel for a retailer who are ultimately trying to sell you a product so reviews will always have a positive bias. I've no doubt the new TE products are nice but they're ridiculously overpriced and this is very clear to all. Theres no way on earth Jack was ever going to give an honest opinion on this thing and its value when its presented from a retailer who are trying to sell it.

[@banterbanter]

We all know this. We come for the show'n'tell + bants. Also, some of their comparisons videos give opinions - Jack is pro Nord.

[@I.M.Guitar-Nerd]

Andertons has never represented itself as an independed reviewer and I don't know that anyone should be watching their videos with the impression that they are getting anything other than a retailers review of new product.

[@ChrisP3000x]

Nothing gets by you, Dave! Yes, salesmen give sales demos,.......to increase......sales.

[@CelticStone]

@@I.M.Guitar-Nerd its not a review, its a sales pitch. no more , no less.

[@HiLoMusic]

Exactly the case and well-said. I can never enjoy this channel as much as others, they are willing to ruin whatever legitimacy they may have for the hard sell. Jack is fun and he smiles and laughs through every product but I would never use him nor their videos for genuine purchasing reasons since this is and always will be a channel for products, not personal opinions on said product.

[@MrGeoffashley]

Just dove into the field system and I've only had it a week and still wrapping my head around it...I just caught the part where the TX-6 can be midi controlled....can it be Bluetooth from the op-z (and when's the obvious op-z field and P.O. field)??

[@dankeplace]

This costs more than double what I paid for my MOTU 828ES and would never get close to same quality. Pish posh...

[@LoveMeBack]

You can have a nice small live setup with their other products combined.

[@JLopez661]

Could it work for a live acoustic band? I use 8 wireless mics. Currently use the qsc touchmix 8 and don't mind paying the price if it works for what I need. Thanks!

[@graydonwebster1911]

This reminds me of 1979 when a casio red LCD watch was $500 in a catalog. $500 in 1979 money. If it's the future, I'll wait until further in the future when it's right-priced. It's been said to death, but I really wouldn't pay more than $250 for such a thing. Premium-Shmemium. Value is in the wallet of the beholder.

[@NothingNowhereNoOne]

Howdy I am thinking of playing live with only op1 field..but I am considering buying the tx-6. Will the new TE CM-15 be able to pug directly into the tx-6? Or do I need a dynamic mic? I plan on talking and or screaming…distortion, delay, reverb. Hope its not a dumb question.

[@g3cd]

Let me see … for £200 less, I can get the 16-channel Presonus StudioLive desk with 12x XLR in and a USB interface. For a quarter of the price, I can get the teenie-weenie 16-channel MIDI- and CV controller AtoVproject - 16n to control all of my synths. If the future of mixers is microscopic brain implants for £20k a shot, I'm afraid Jack has to get hooked up alone.

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

true

[@Thebirdfromreo]

Can you use my shure sm7b or tlm 103 and record vocals?

[@kisho2679]

can it do stems separation?

[@bvrbvs]

Can this connect via adat somehow via an adapter?

[@sodiumlights]

a fantastic, beautifully crafted device. But do you know what is equally remarkable? An 8-track Digital recorder, twin mics, built in effects, aluminium body, and more...that can also fit inside a shirt pocket..that was released nearly ten years ago and cost just £160. If it had a TE logo on it folk would be over it like a rash, instant buy etc But it doesn't so they don't. The wee BOSS BR-80 is a brilliant companion. Practical, great sounding, portable, and above all USEABLE without the aid of tweezers.

[@hovermotion]

Nice info

[@sodiumlights]

@@defcreator187 I didn't mean to suggest it as a replacement for the TX, just something that will give you a great recording unit (small enough to carry) to run the mixer into, instead of using a limited thumb drive. I'm waiting for mine to come actually. Ive had the OG model since release, although it's sometime since ive used it. What cards would you recommend that are in the 8gb range? Have you ever had any problems with using a power bank via usb?

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

true

[@DJCJ999]

But only one input? I need a mini Roland MX/TX-6 hybrid but something that doesn't cost and arm and a leg!

[@rjbush7955]

Price - Ouch. Reminds me of all the jewellers down Old Bond Street, London. You know, the shops that don't actually show a price in the shop window.

[@inTheBandTree]

My brain also went, "sell everything." LOL

[@stephens9566]

Um nope, look i am sure it is very good but the price once again. Surely you would go a SSL .

[@chickenlickin3820]

yeah the SSL Six!

[@johncarter2741]

Awkward! Reminds me of a minister doing his best to defend Boris

[@MasumAustralia]

How do I connect the xlr cable of the microphone to record my vocal at the studio?

[@johnd7564]

Use a balun. But it won't supply phantom power, so dynamic's your ticket.

[@MasumAustralia]

@@johnd7564 If this product doesn’t support a standard xlr with phantom power, why is it named an audio interface? Even the cheapest interface can support xlr with phantom power. It seems a useless thing to waste money.

[@johnd7564]

@@MasumAustralia sounds like it's not for you. :)

[@Frakaphoto]

a magic company with magic desirable product .

[@hoagy_ytfc]

Holy F, that’s expensive!

[@shogunai]

Even if I overlook the laughable pricetag, I just dont get it. Like, I cannot think of one possible use case where this product, in this form factor, is actually useful. Even if it is for their own current and forthcoming products. Why the hell did they make it so small? It's like a complete misunderstanding of literally everything that makes a live oriented mixer cool. The only things I want to be thinking about on a desk if I'm doing Dub/Live Electronic are the Faders, the EQ pots & the Sends. "It's a proper performace mixer". LOL, no it really really isn't. They could have made it as wide as the OP, twice the depth, and included hands on control for everything I just mentioned. And then the price MIGHT have been acceptable. But at over £1k with the connectivity and UX it provides, it is simply a stupid bit of kit imho.

[@Jin-Hu]

Exactly my thinking too, I just don't get it.. I couldn't even watch the whole video because of how silly this thing is. I am a TE fanboy with several TE devices so not your standard TE hater

[@shogunai]

@@Jin-Hu I mean, I'm defo not teenage engineerings biggest fan, but I did always appreciate the fact they managed to carve their own space in the market. But this is just totally bizarre tbh.

[@Jin-Hu]

@@shogunai it is weird isn’t it? The question I keep circling back to is ‘why so small, what function does making this that small fulfill?’ It isn’t practical

[@JariAalto]

It's perfect for DJ's that play music for dance venues. Not talking about clubs but social, weekly dance events like salsa, Argentine tango, west coast swing, blues, shagg... where the the DJ shows up with his portable gear. The venue may change and it may not have any sound gear setup. The fact that this is USB powered and has 3 band eq ... amazing. There are no mixers like that.

[@shogunai]

@@JariAalto damn, the local salsa night at the social club must be paying a lot better than I thought, for the DJs to be spending £1000 on a mixer when they could just plug a 2017 smart phone with a jack output on it 😂 but fair enough, this is a scenario I hadn't imagined.

[@DJCJ999]

But why so expensive?!!!! its more than an OG OP-1!!! Is there another small mixer available as an alternative?

[@Wagoo]

Apparently the Teenage Engineering work around for actually turning any of these cramped array of mouse-nipple knobs is to use the tip of one finger from above..

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

lol

[@pickyyeeter]

What is this? A mixer for ants?

[@enochroot9438]

" BEST MIXER EVER! PERFECT MIXER! EASY TO USE & FITS PERFECTLY IN MY HANDS!" Donald Trump

[@dhammarosi]

Ha!

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

lol

[@johnpaton9587]

Trying to understand who would buy one of these and why 🙄😬

[@16bitsound]

Great video, ridiculous product. Toy grade boutique priced, should be their sales slogan going forward, sad.

[@edunabie]

its £1200

[@sensorycircuits1338]

If it cost $2000, I would buy it.

[@station2station544]

This or an SSL Six. I'll take the SSL. You can find MINT CONDITION SSL's for the same price on reverb.

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

true true

[@pixelbound8819]

I’ve had the TX-6 but I returned it. Just couldn’t justify the price. Granted, it’s one of the best pieces of hardware I’ve used. Everything about it screams excellence in product design. But I just can’t shake the feeling that TE at one point decided it was gonna make product for rich people only and fuck it. Which is ok, fashion companies do it all the time. But it’s still shitty.

[@UberSynth]

21:57 after hearing the price of this little thing! TE over price their products. In fact, they once discontinued the OP1 then saw the prices go up for used ones on the second hand market and they were apparently “annoyed” people were doing that. What was their reaction? Re-issue the OP1 albeit at a higher price from its original £799! 😂 I don’t think I’ve seen anyone actually buy this tx-6. The people that have one either got it free because of their subscriptions or they didn’t pay the full price for one.

[@acolytetrader7768]

This product sux, even hobbits would struggle to use its tiny little faders and tiny screen

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

😂 true tbh

[@pieterjanT]

My jack doesn't fit in this device

[@pieterjanT]

THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID

[@yesshead]

I can't plug my little phatty in it

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

@@pieterjanT nice

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

​@@pieterjanT talk about Multiple mini jack party

[@20edo]

The TE guy says it's genuine leather at 15:30 while on the TE website it says pu leather. Now which one is it? Putting cheap plastic leather that easily wears and cracks on a device in this price range is ludicrous.

[@scrumpy82]

No

[@djbowlz2128]

Anyone know the black market value of a kidney these days?

[@ap0ria]

“ This is the future.” Ugh. What is? Lifestyle brands selling overpriced toys? That’s been around for eons, son.

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

lol

[@richard.c.guitars]

Their website doesn't even display correctly on mobile. If you are going to price something ridiculously expensive then at least fix that

[@djjuno106]

Too expensive,too small and going from other reviews unless your buying te cables normal cables don’t fit this properly..

[@enochroot9438]

Dudes! you're in a cult! as you state it's comically tiny. TE could have made it twice the size and it would still maintain its aesthetic looks and be a helluva lot more functional.

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

true

[@michaelegert1284]

The op1 didplay is smal but ok, this display is just a joke🤔 and the TE prices are ridiculous😂

[@HiLoMusic]

One of the stupidest products ever made. Looks nice but utility-wise it is simply moronic.

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

true

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

ha

[@lo-firobotboy7112]

Nope.

[@olivergroves2007]

Unless you are a millionaire squirrel it is a big no!

[@grandmasterjo1]

Human nature psychologically refuses to pay big for anything small No Matter what the build, the functionality, the quality, what justifies putting the best in a mini unit. Anyone who could afford to buy this will have the best drum machines so why put a a drum machine which will never be used. Will any professional use this for a serious live gig and strain the eyes in the dark Come on pal. Get real Yes it’s a brilliant product Too small with too big a price This product should have been $400 An overpriced fascinating toy for many with too much money 😜🤪😜

[@johnd7564]

Steam deck. Rolex. Sony Walkman.Cartier. Tiffany. Bang & Olufson. Faberge eggs. Jewels. Gold. Ferrari. There are many finely made, small things.

[@rykuu8395]

Haters keep crying. This mixer rocks and I love mine

[@I.M.Guitar-Nerd]

It's not hate, it's about getting something for your hard-earned money that actually feels and looks like it was worth what you paid.

[@0phylum0sinter0]

cool that your tiny hamster hands and cables built by elves have finally found their perfect surface. There's no crying here man, only disgust that this charade went on without a single "but is it really a performance piece of gear when you can't get your fingers easily between the knobs?"

[@johnd7564]

Yeah, i love mine too. Very useful to me. I agree it would be easier to use if it were larger, but then it's harder to pack and carry. And I've been so happy to see the two major updates since I got it!

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

@@I.M.Guitar-Nerd true

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

@@0phylum0sinter0 noop it not

[@DayflightTrok]

More than 1000€ for this tiny mixer/Tricky Device, if you are in a dark club .. hope you can find the correct settings? And the OP Field 2000 € …I do not understand this. Totally overpriced.

[@Frakaphoto]

at the correct price for unique product with so much RD and design

[@MaleInMarchMusic]

No Bon Iver Fan Just No

[@ChrisP3000x]

It's so cringy with the awkward touching. Of course the guest is on camera so they have to go along with it, but come on.

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

true

[@andreasfalley]

I used to respect you Jack, but you are just a shill. Nobody can really believe this is an honest review for such a piece of garbage.

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

true

[@Cyndaqueer]

Boooooo

[@JayTheLane]

Total joke price wise.

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

true

[@GeorgijusPavlovas]

This thing is too big. You can still manipulate the controls without using tweezers. The next generation should be even smaller and tweezers should not be included. It should be sold separately for another $1,000.

[@0phylum0sinter0]

I really wish you didn't feature this overpriced, impossibly idiotic designed piece of gear. Noticed you never demo'd getting all the jacks working... there's a meme for this, and it isn't pretty. Standard shielded cables can't even fit in the back of this thing if you want to utilize all of the i/o. The scale so miniscule, seemingly perfect for kids hands and nobody else. Even the demo guy seemed careful not to freestyle anything but the sliders and easily accessible buttons that aren't a cm away from each other. Why would they do this? It's cramped like even a tiny bit more surface area would've broken the concept. Just a clownshow piece of kit all around. The worst thing i've seen from a company that used to be known for pretty forward thinking gear.. Sophomore slump I hope, but if this is the way the company is going philosophically (that form factor and compact-ness matter more than usability), no amount of positive features will save them.

[@chickenlickin3820]

Ok if you have little girl hands : (

[@chickenlickin3820]

Slim Chickens lol :)

[@klax001]

@@chickenlickin3820 how embarrassing

[@0phylum0sinter0]

dude there's no way any adult could use this thing in a performance setting and not bump into another knob or another fader. I used to gig with a gameboy DS (thanks Korg DS-10 lol) and this is painful to watch in comparison.

[@chickenlickin3820]

@@0phylum0sinter0 clearly we need to pass on this product, and the cost wt fudge?