Any Formula Sound FF-4000 users?

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Any Formula Sound FF-4000 users?

Any Formula Sound FF-4000 users? Is it that better sounding than the rest or that’s just a hype? Any shortcomings to point out?

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I am also curious. For a mixer, they are pretty comfortable priced.

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don’t forget that they are now quite old, but yes, they do sound amazing…but not much better than a xone 62 or ecler macXX

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The 62 is lovely, but the EQs are weird. The low EQ has resonance when you turn all the way down. A bit annoying.

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I would rate the sound quality of any formula sound mixers above almost all others, having used one for a long long time and they are probably my favorite among all dj mixer brands.

If you can live without onboard FX or filters, not much will surpass one.

its not just about sound quality either, its build quality and “feel” is what makes these mixers so freaking nice to use.

Could never understand why the later Xones only have one filter - 2 just makes sense :-S

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The 62 is pretty much the second mixer A&H released under the Xone brand.

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I like the “open doors” for external fx units on the FF4000, wonder if the workflow is user friendly or it can get confusing at times.

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Talking about the A-B loop assign that is routed thru the x-fader.

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I have an FF6000 (with rotary faders), which I love. Sound quality is great (although I doubt there are significant differences between it and other top end mixers from A&H, Rane or Pioneer). What sold it to me was (1) the spacious, well thought out layout which makes it a pleasure to mix on and (2) external and internal build quality - the through hole circuit board design should make it easily and widely repairable long after more fancy digital mixers are scrap.

I’ve never used the FX loops so I can’t comment on how easy they are to use, although it’s nice to know the option is there.

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Are the rotary faders apart enough from each other to allow comfort operation?

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Very much so. Plenty of space.

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Pic so you can see for yourself.

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Thanks, but I was (still am) under the impression that other rotaries are more comfortable having more space between the knobs, so still not sure how the Formula feels in comparison.

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I would change the channel knobs for something else. Any ideas that look good?

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I guess the only way to know for sure is to try it. All I can tell you is that it’s never felt cramped to me.

I’m not a massive fan of the looks either, but they are nice to use, so I’ve never really spent much time looking for alternatives.

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Can anyone tell how FF4000 and Ecler Nuo 4.0 compare soundwise?

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Is that even a question ?

Nuo 4.0
Decent SQ, IMHO on par with Most Pioneer offerings and/or lower end A&H.

Formula Sound
Negates the need to discuss the sound quality of mixers any further *

*With the exception of Bozak or Rane maybe.

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Even the Mastersounds Radius 2/4 and the rest of the boutique rotaries?

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Touché

True, there are a “few” other mixers that could stand up to some subjective A/B testing with the FS. I don’t for a second believe Elcer is one of them though :wink: