Bluetooth crossfader Mixfader hits Kickstarter

DJIT's bluetooth fader in a box Mixfader has reached Kickstarter, and with your help aims to deliver a wire-free scratch experience.

DJIT mixfader bluetooth crossfader

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/396428272/mixfader-the-worlds-1-connected-object-for-becomin

It’s getting hard to move under the weight of fader in a box products. With the Raiden fader shipping this week, it’s time for the next generation to take centre stage. First seen a couple of months ago, DJIT’s Mixfader is a Bluetooth crossfader designed to work with mobile devices. And fresh from the viral success of the video, they’ve decided to hold a Kickstarter campaign to fund production.

Mixfader, the first connected object for aspiring DJs, comes to Kickstarter

Paris, May 27th, 2015 – Two months ago, DJIT presented Mixfader, its first connected object, at the SXSW Festival, by means of a first prototype and a demonstration video. The announcement created buzz, with more than 1.8 million video views in less than a week, media interest in more than 30 countries and thousands of positive feedback reports. Following this enthusiastic response, DJIT decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.com to collect 50 000$. The purpose of this fund-raising is to fast-track Mixfader onto the market for the end of 2015 and to increase production to meet the demand generated by this announcement.

This Kickstarter campaign will be launched on 27 May, the official launch date of Kickstarter France. Mixfader has been selected as one of the most innovative projects by the Kickstarter US team. For the occasion, in exchange for their contribution, all internet users will benefit from very attractive returns. For example, discounts of up to $80 on the purchase price of Mixfader, as compared to the price to the public. You will have to be quick, however, as the best returns are limited in number and won’t last long.

In support of the Kickstarter campaign, DJIT will unveil a second video revealing its partnership with two-time DJ world champions, 9 O’Clock. In this video, the group of three DJs reproduces using Mixfader their live performance that established them as world champions in 2014. 9 O’Clock have been involved in the development of Mixfader since the design stage of this product, which is the most innovative for years in the DJ mixer industry.

The French group 9 O’Clock are today’s direct successors of Birdy Nam Nam and C2C, and representatives of the new generation of the French Touch movement. Twenty years on, they revive the work of great artists such as Daft Punk then DJs such as Justice.

About DJIT

DJIT – designer and producer of Mixfader – designs, develops and markets music mobile applications. Ranked among the ten biggest software publishers in the world, in this category, DJIT records more than 45 million downloads in 182 countries. Specialized in DJ solutions, the start-up company is behind edjing, the world’s n°1 DJ application, and edjing Pro, the new reference for music mixing applications on both smartphone and tablet. With the arrival of Mixfader, the company’s first connected object, with launch date end 2015, DJIT broadens its range of solutions to make music mixing more accessible and help anyone to improve their practical skills, whatever their level – beginner, intermediary or professional. This strategy of diversification into connected objects confirms DJIT’s ambition to position itself as a leading player in the industry of DJ mixing and music in general.

Mixfader — got no strings on me

Above is a performance video from French team champions 9 O’ Clock using the Mixfader. It’s a clean set, but doesn’t show the superior scratch skills of the original video, so I’m reserving judgement on just how well the Mixfader handles latency. It’s worth pointing out one thing — the Mixfader is entirely Bluetooth, so for those looking to get busy with analogue gear, the Frisks and Raidens of this world are the only option. It’s a shame that the Mixfader can’t be hardwired.

As with any Kickstarter campaign, there’s a lot of marketing hyperbole, because it’ll take a decade for me to scratch like C2C even on turntables. But if the Mixfader can perform like the first video, then this is likely to find  lot of friends. And if the initial take-up of the Kickstarter campaign is anything to go by, this will be funded in no time. There are a range of good Kickstarter pledges, from the €49 super early bird fader only deal (almost sold out already), to the €109 fader and case deal.

Bottom line — if you want one, be quick. Ours is reserved, and will be manhandled in suitable DJWORX detail when we get it.

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Mark Settle

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  2. From someone who DJ’s, this seems pretty dumb. Why does it have to be bluetooth? What does that give you? I guess I can kind of see this product for scratch heads, but most people who DJ really don’t use the cross fader all that much…and that lame ass “THIS COULD BE YOU” intro was pretty weak…pandering much? Where is the rest of the mixer? You know, the parts that people actually use? Hopefully some creative people will come along and take this to the next level but as it sits in the product video, pretty laughable. Sorry for all the hate hate hate, but I’m just being honest here. p.s. everyone standing in front of their little digital/bluetooth setup thingys look like dorks. peace.

    • It’s fairly evident that this product is mainly for scratch DJs – is this a bad thing? Having used the frisk fader I can say that the cable does have a habit of getting in the way and surely a cable less set up is better? I do, however, share the concerns of latency as even bluetooth headphones don’t work properly with my Serato setup.

        • Then show it. I think both of your videos are fakeer than the mechanical turk. Takes two minutes to do a video and proove me wrong. So lets see this actually work, camera sound from the ipad speaker. We’ll all know if it work. And if it does, ill go to kickstarter right then and buy in.

          • Hello!

            We understand your point :)

            It won’t take two minutes to release a video, but we’ll sure meet your expectations! As written in a comment below, as the Kickstarter campaign goes on we’ll release a lot of content. Stay tuned!

            Yours musically,
            The Mixfader team

        • It’s not specific to the video (although it does feature a team of scratch DJs) but as I pointed out above, this product is aimed at scratch DJs. What does it offer for non-scratch DJs who would gain nothing by having a crossfader-centric setup? You could just use the app on the iPad and be quite happy.

          • exactly what I was saying, other than for maybe some scratch minded people this is useless. Even then, pretty useless. Who thinks they can cut records on a tablet and bluetooth crossfader?? It’s just dumb.

          • When their promo video opens with their best Tiesto jesus pose rip off scene, and then they try to sell me a crossfader as a scratch DJ, I am confused.

    • Your emotions are justified in this instance. It clearly doesnt actually work or they would do a real demo, not this insulting lip sync hoax.

  3. The best part of their kickstarter is for 2 grand you can go to their offices and get taught about running a business from the people that just ripped you for 2 grand.

    Lets just do a kickstarter for djworx so they dont have to deal with stuff like this.

    • The top rewards are a bit of a reach. But this has every chance of working, and given that they’ve smashed what they needed in a matter of days, they’ll have plenty of money to make absolutely sure that the Mixfader is perfect.

      Kickstarter for DJWORX? To fund what?

      • A faderbox, battle vinyl, or just a posh lifestyle. Whatever keeps pretend, mimed, milli vanilli, take peoples money for a product that doesnt yet exist/work videos, off of here. Those videos are mimed just like that nobody tha vinylist beams video. They’re fake, and a doubt that they’ve fooled you. They are taking peoples money for a product that they “hope” they can deliver. If it worked, right now, today, they would guhladdleee show it working. But it doesn’t, and if you read through the kickstarter page, these people look/sound even crazier.

  4. When I first saw the original demo I was like nice!. That was when the Frisk fader was shipping out and beta’s of the Raiden Fader started to pop up. This had the one up due to it having Bluetooth. No cables or wires? I’m sold!.

    But… after watching the kickstarter video I was really put off. I get it, the company is trying to sell to a larger base other than just turntablist/skratch nerds. Hell, it looks like they have a lot of mouths to feed at their offices. But in the end this is really just a turntablist toy.

    I guess with the software it can appeal to a broader audience but like someone said, the rest of the mixer is needed. Eq’ing, effects…. etc. Again, something that will be taken up by the software.

    Will this fader be able to take analog signal like the Frisk and Raiden faders? ie.wires? to connect to real turntables? or is it just Bluetooth?

    Don’t get me wrong it’s a neat little device. I wouldn’t mind having one connected to my ipad mini for some on the go scratching. But I’d rather have a little more interaction ala Frisk/Raiden faders with mini turntables like the handy trax/PT01 and buy real 7″ vinyl than relying on software.

  6. Good god, look at that kick starter video they have. These people are smokin crack! Listen to the utter shite they’re talking, replace a Cdj with a cross fader. They have No Idea what they are talking about or about djing in general. This is the worst ishh I’ve ever seen. It’s like some weird dj themed episode of punkd

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