# DJ-Made Music Mixers Techno DJ Richie Hawtin Designs his own DJ Mixer to Break Boundaries By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-05-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-mixer References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2016/05/03/richie-hawtin-playdifferently-dj-mixer/) & [playdifferently.org](http://playdifferently.org/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-controller-concept) which will enable artists to add [more instruments and turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michell-audio-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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Maximum Sound Quality:** DJ-made mixers are designed to break boundaries by producing maximum sound quality opportunities. - **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. - **New Techniques:** DJ-made mixers encourage users to develop new techniques to unlock their innate creativity and push the boundaries of music production. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Production:** DJ-made mixers are advancing the music production industry by offering maximum sound quality and expanded creative freedom for its users. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorized Dj Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rane-one-mkii.md) - [Interchangeable Component DJ Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-dj-controller.md) - [Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opj-dj-console.md) - [Standalone DJ Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rane-system-one.md) - [Palm-Sized Portable Audio Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-audio-mixer.md) - [Hybrid Digital Analog Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-plxcrss12.md) - [Consolidated DJ Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-systems.md) - [All-In-One DJ Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opus-quad-dj-system.md) - [Dynamic Multi-Use Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korg.md)