Seems there’s a massive hole in the mixer market.
The Roland MX-1 is definitely a solid idea, but seems to lack a lot of things I personally would want in such a device.
I basically want a semi standard mixer with the amount of mono inputs and stereo inputs flipped.
Similar to a Mackie 1642VLZ4, just tighter
An 8 channel mixer
6 stereo channels
2 mono channels
2 sub groups with the ability to easily toggle a channel to a specific sub out
Channel Inserts
Master Inserts
Solid EQ
With or without sends, a variety for size.
Ultra compact
All jacks on the back except headphones.
A volume knob version, and a fader version
The ability to route tracks into each other
If it has sends, have buttons to engage the routing and the knob to decide how much.
No onboard effects, or good onboard fx
Filter sweep per channel
Built in midi router
Record to card
USB interface
A 12, 14, 16, 24 channel version
Built solid with decent knobs and faders
Various pricing between 800-2000
Intended for synth enthusiasts
I’m surprised this doesn’t exist