Reloop Mixtour Review
The Reloop Mixtour is a portable DJ controller from algoriddim, developer of the award-winning DJ app DJAY 2. The Mixtour is a compact, two-channel controller that enables you to quickly get the party started where you may be. In this Reloop Mixtour review, we will talk about all the features, the pros and cons, and give our final verdict on the Reloop Mixtour.
The Reloop Mixtour is developed especially for iOS and Android and is best paired with tablet devices. Despite its small size, the Reloop Mixtour still comes with a host of features making it a viable controller when you are on the go.
Other popular Reloop controllers include the Reloop Mixon 4, and the Reloop Beatpad-2.
Reloop Mixtour Review Summary
Quality
The Reloop Mixtour has a sturdy body that is made of plastic with a metallic strip at the rear. Its compact size allows it to fit nicely into your bag and easily carried. Moreover, the strong, durable, full-size control knobs are set out in the same was as industry-standard club-mixers.
Features
The Reloop Mixtour has a transport mode which includes Play, Cue, Sync and Auto Loop controls. You can set, store, and trigger up to 4 cue points with the Hot Cue mode. Through algoriddim’s latest djay software, streaming platforms like Spotify are seamlessly integrated into the controller allowing you to easily access your favorite music and playlists.
Cost
The Reloop Mixtour is aggressively priced under $300 making it an attractive option for DJs who are looking for a portable or secondary controller. It is a good option for iOS DJs since it has enough controls and features that you would expect from a standard controller. For its price point, it provides great value.
Overall rating of the Reloop Mixtour Review: 3.3 / 5
The Reloop Mixtour is a compact controller that packs a formidable punch. This is a two-channel DJ controller that has been fully developed into an integrated device that fuses vital mixing functions with a Transport, Remix, and FX section.
Moreover, Mixtour fully supports iOS, Android, Mac, or PC. It is great for impromptu DJ sets, parties at homes, or just something to practice your skills on.
Most importantly, the Reloop Mixtour is easy and intuitive to use and allows you to get the party started wherever you may be.
Reloop Mixtour Review - Pros & Cons
Now that we have covered the basics of the Reloop Mixtour, let's look at the pros and cons.
Pros
Cons
Conclusion
The Reloop Mixtour is a well-built product that offers great value. The compact features of the product make it easily transportable in your hand-luggage or traveling kit.
In addition, it becomes extremely useful when you have to work out of spots like hotel rooms and house parties where space might be a constraint.
Moreover, the controls are intuitive and easy to handle. The setup is very easy making it possible for on-the-spot performances and parties.
Reloop Mixtour Review - Feature Highlights
Performance Modes
The Reloop Mixtour has a pad section that is packed with function. There is a transport mode which includes Play, Cue, Sync, and Auto Loop controls. Furthermore, the Hot Cue mode allows you to set, store, and trigger up to 4 cue points. Through the shift mode, you are also able to set grids or change loop lengths on the second layer.
Clubmixer-Design & Quality
The full-size control knobs and 45mm Pro-Faders are strong, durable, and set out in the same way as a class-leading club mixer. The VU meter allows you to switch between master and pre-fader while the three band-EQ and bipolar filters ensure you have everything you need to perform. The Mixtour is will give you a high-quality experience every time you perform.
Track Management
With the Reloop Trax-Encoder, you have easy control over your entire music library. You can use the Seek option on the Push-Encoder to detect and navigate to a specific section of any track. Moreover, you can easily browse and navigate through your library with the help of the full-size load buttons. In addition, you can even pre-listen to any track without having to load it onto the deck.
Macro FX Mode
The FX mode is a feature that enables you to combine an effect and filter simultaneously by using the FC button. With this feature, it is possible to create any imaginable effect combinations as a Delay and a High/Low-Pass filter for dynamic build-ups and breaks.
Integration with Various Streaming Services
Using the latest Algoriddim’s Djay version, you have can now have easy access to all your favorite artists and playlists. This is due to the seamless integration of streaming platforms like Soundcloud, Spotify, and Beatport into the software.
Reloop Mixtour Review Verdict
The Mixtour works best when paired with an iOS or Android device. The combination unlocks a solid external mixing solution for that cleanly integrated with Djay 2. However, it is also fully MIDI-mappable and will work with most desktop-based DJ software like Traktor or Virtual DJ.
Aside from taking the more tactile elements of mixing into a hardware controller, the Mixtour provides a plug and play solution for both audio and power. It does this through a built-in soundcard and a cable that allows you to charge your device.
In addition, the Mixtour is also the first time a controller of this size offering support for 4 hot cues per deck, removing the need for a secondary controller. It provides a good amount of software control when compared to other controllers like the Kontrol Z1.
Moreover, the Reloop Mixtour is great for impromptu DJ sets, parties at homes, or just something to practice your skills on. It is easy and intuitive to use and allows you to get the party started wherever you may be.
Above all, the Reloop Mixture is a DJ controller that provides great value for its price point.
