Rarely available on the market Richie Hawtin × Andy Rigby-Jones 4ch Analog DJ Mixer PLAYdifferently, the pinnacle of DJ mixers A masterpiece that has been re-engineered to be more compact and practical, while retaining its philosophy, sound quality, and operability. Production discontinued Currently, it is only available in the used market, and rare models with good condition are sometimes traded at prices higher than the list price. The designers are "exceptional" ・Andy Rigby-Jones, the creator of the Allen & Heath XONE series ・Richie Hawtin, the symbol of the techno world Co-designed by these two. Analog design with no compromise on sound, precision, and operability is maintained throughout. Reasons for continued evaluation ・Full analog / studio grade sound quality ・Dynamic range of over 110dB ・Overwhelming headroom of up to +28dBu ・Balanced mix bus that minimizes noise/crosstalk It's a mixer for "sculpting" sound, not just "mixing" it. Why professionals won't let go ・Sculpting EQ (semi-parametric) 　Target and cut or boost frequencies. Different from ordinary EQ ・Contour low/high-pass filter 　→ Band management while maintaining the outline of the sound ・Analog DRIVE circuit 　→ Adds harmonics for a three-dimensional sound image ・Made-in-Japan TKD 60mm faders 　→ Smooth and extremely durable Practical functions ・Dual CUE (A/B independent) 　→ Supports Back2Back and two-person play ・2 AUX sends / 2 stereo returns 　→ Excellent compatibility with external effects ・High-performance phono preamplifier (3 inputs) 　→ Minimizes the difference in volume and texture between vinyl and digital ・Compatible with mixer link with MODEL 1 　→ Live mixing of up to 10 channels is also possible Main specifications ・Dynamic range: >112dB ・Frequency response: 20Hz – 40kHz ・THD+N: 0.008% ・Weight: 5.0kg ・Size: 368 × 248 × 111mm For those who ・DJs/live performers who prioritize sound quality ・Those who want the "authentic analog feel" for streaming and studio use ・Those who want to secure a masterpiece that may become even more difficult to obtain in the future