[Xone:DB4] Whats This?????

Gear may seem expensive, but it can be worth it if you own that piece gear for a few years without troubles. I have owned my 1210s for nearly 20 years without trouble, they seem expensive when I brought them but they’re still kicking. Same goes with mixers, I have bought many cheap $100 mixer to end up with broken faders and poor sound quality. And I had to purchase a new to redo the whole process again, now I own two high end mixers, which I might not need to replace unless something serious happens to them. But I now Im getting into controllers, Im looking for something that will last 3-4 years or more, till something greater comes out that fits my needs.

Google image search returns lots of this, so it looks like a full DJ booth solution. You have drawers for your gear, lots of big dials on the front (probably endless encoders), and what looks like 5 touch sensitive jog wheels…very sweet…must be for the mobile DJ.

LoL, nice one Rokku! :smiley:

Honestly, I hope it’s a cheaper version of the DX, without the integrated soundcard.

why doesnt someone in the UK call that shop and ask about the product?
seems like this could lead to some more info.. im holding off ordering a DX just because of this possibility there is something better… the DX imho is not good because of not being able to use it without a computer

ive just called the shop … awaiting call back with the info !

No need to call the shop.

goddammit, what’s with all the hyped-up craziness every time some new toy comes out… you know what you look like?

LoLz

lol, they should let a 100 of these loose in the A & H office

Otters are the cutest animals ever.

I want 20 of them, what a warm greeting everytime I get home from work.

My 2 Jack russels would love to play with 20 of them, especially with the conan sound track playing

The A&H Xone DB4 is not a typo’d Xone PB, it is a new product and will be unveiled at the BPM 2010 Event on 2nd October.

Ok im officially one of these otters

Wait, what? Who are you again? Is it sad that I want one and I don’t even know what it is?

Allen & Heath Xone:DB4 - Audiofanzine

there we go… one teaser image

ah it doesnt like to be hotlinked

someone suggested this will be related to an itch/ bridge controller

well now we know what DB stands for I guess :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

If.. and thats still a big IF… its an Ableton Bridge/serato itch controller… Then you have a controller with a streamlined workflow that can probally end up being the first generation all in one combo. So if you own no other controllers to compliment it, then its probally a nice kit to use. Chances are youll have other stuff to add to it and yes you will have more control but still be back to square one with all this stuff to optimize and configure to your style which will change the moment something new comes out.
Still a big IF… Im using ableton more and more… and can see where this would be nice to have/use.. but I kind of am happy with the other controllers Im starting to get some use with.. and am wondering if the DB4 is DX sized or something like the 4d meets an akai apc 40. I love to speculate :slight_smile:

Go to Xone.co.uk

a midi cable, some xlr’s, and 4 sets of out cables.

Looks like this will be a midi bases 4 channel mixer to compete with mixers in the Rane 68 category. Too many controllers in the market right now, not enough fully capable midi mixers. This could be good.

might even have touch sensitive jogs hopefully