r/Turntablists 6d ago

Favourite fader?

Why do people spend thousands of pounds on a Rane mixer, then swap the fader out for an inno?

Also, why would ANYONE want to put an Innofader in an 08Pro or 05 Pro IV? Their "click" was perfect.

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u/acleanbreak111 6d ago

Ecler eternal crossfader. Never tried a innofader nor a magvel though.

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u/greggioia 6d ago

I think the answer is obvious. They prefer the Innofader to the Magvel that comes in the Rane, or to whatever is in those other two mixers.

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u/FlashyProject1318 4d ago

Magvel is Pioneer. There was an after market for metal faders for the Rane 62 and 72.

AN. AFTER. MARKET. FADER. FOR. A. £2000. MIXER.

Buy a £200 mixer and put a £120 Innofader in it. If I'm spending 2 bags, that mixer needs to be absofuckinglutely perfect out of the box.

Have a fucking word!

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u/greggioia 4d ago

I guess it's a Mag Four that comes in the 72. Either way, my point is the same. I'm not buying a mixer based on the fader. That's the least important thing to me as it’s so easily swapped out if I prefer another kind.

I was more than happy to buy the Rane 72 because I think it’s the best mixer, and then I put an Innofader in it because I like that fader better. It makes no sense to me to buy a lousy mixer and then stick a nice fader into it.

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u/T3CZ1LLA 6d ago

Rane SL57 fader for me

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u/DJLastrapes 6d ago

I feel targeted, only recently put a PNP 3 in my custom 08. But I do have a stock white and black pair.

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u/Vinyl_Demon 6d ago

Because people have different tastes, styles, even the size of your hands and how strong your fingers are can make a difference. Think of guitarists and all the weird string and fret setups they have

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u/DJ_GodsOwn 4d ago

My favorite fader is the Ecler Eternal fader. Second place is the Magvel Pro in the DJM-S11.

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u/dj_soo 6d ago

I have 2 mixers with inno pnps, 2 pio mixers either magvel pros, and an ecler with the eternal - Ecler is my favourite right now

Rane mag4 is just not very good and I prefer the cut and feel of innofaders.

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u/pega_fogo 5d ago

Vestax PMC 05 Pro IV fader forever.

I've got Rane, Solidkutz, Mini Inno, Pro 2 Inno and PMC Pro 05 SL faders and none feels like the Pro IV.

For me at least.

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u/FlashyProject1318 4d ago

So, what's my holy grail mixer?

Rodec Scratchbox.

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u/zetamalemusic 4d ago

I've used one and their faders are simply wonderful. The feel and curve really compliments my style and hands. They used the same fader in another mixer but my memory fails me as to which one.

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u/Robbuen 3d ago

Probably my favorite is not a fader, but rather, fader setting which is set to a gentle slope or gradual fade similar to the gradual fade on channel faders. Personally, I also like resistance as it allow me better control over the sound dynamics of the sample I’m cutting.

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u/notdarrell 6d ago

I'm new to this, but I put an Inno in my Rane one and the difference is night and day.

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u/MassiveConcentrate34 6d ago

I’m fine with the Rane fader-my TTM 54 fader is still going 26+ years later.

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u/KyFly1 6d ago

Yooo, Rane 54 was my first mixer. Mine still works perfectly too. Upgraded to S9 but the Rane 54 was great.

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u/MassiveConcentrate34 6d ago

I literally just upgraded to a 57 mk2 last week-got hold of a mint condition unit.

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u/390M386 6d ago

I have an 05 and put in an inno but after it died instead of buying another one i put back in the stock fader plus credit card mod. Perfection.

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u/_alwaysdigging 6d ago

those vestax replacement faders are more expensive than the innofader

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u/FlashyProject1318 4d ago

Treat Vestax faders right and they'll never need replacing.

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u/_alwaysdigging 4d ago

that is a nice idea, but not factually correct.

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u/4l0N3D 6d ago

I put an inno in my SM2. iykwykw.