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DJ-Made Music Mixers

Techno DJ Richie Hawtin Designs his own DJ Mixer to Break Boundaries

— May 3, 2016 — Tech
Internationally celebrated techno DJ Richie Hawtin has unveiled his own DJ mixer that will allow for maximum sound quality and production freedom.

As Hawtin states, "Model 1 is for artists who strive to unlock and expand their own innate creativity." Created in collaboration with product designer Andy Rigby-Jones, the Model One has been in testing and is available for pre-order now, however will not be officially released until June through PLAYdifferently.

Hawtin's DJ mixer allows for more possibilities than competing products because it incorporates more channel mixers which will enable artists to add more instruments and turntables to their sound. Although the product requires a new technique, Hawtin is confident that the freedom it will grant to producers will make the mixer a vital tool for serious DJs.
Trend Themes
1. Maximum Sound Quality - DJ-made mixers are designed to break boundaries by producing maximum sound quality opportunities.
2. Expanded Creative Freedom - DJ-made mixers provide expanded creative freedom for DJs and musicians by allowing more instruments and turntables to be added to their sound.
3. New Techniques - DJ-made mixers encourage users to develop new techniques to unlock their innate creativity and push the boundaries of music production.
Industry Implications
1. Music Production - DJ-made mixers are advancing the music production industry by offering maximum sound quality and expanded creative freedom for its users.
2. DJ Equipment Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies that produce DJ equipment can explore opportunities to incorporate new technologies that cater to the expanding creativity demands from the DJ sector.
3. Audio Engineering - Audio engineers are continuously challenged to innovate and enhance technological capabilities in order to satisfy the evolving needs of their customers that are made possible by DJ-made mixers.
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