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Originally Posted by Stiff  I stalk you 
I think every single part felt better, the faders, the knobs, everything. I wouldn't say it's a case of apples and oranges... would you? But yes, I do understand there's a price difference. SSL obviously went to great lengths to cut costs, which isn't a bad thing in itself. Now regular mortals can afford something with the SSL brand on it that hopefully sounds SSL.
Can't wait to try the X-Desk myself btw... |
That's fair enough... and yes, fader vs. fader, etc. is a good comparison. The steel chassis build is obviously a new direction for SSL. I don't think that's how the Matrix is, is it? The X-Desk looks like auto-finish type paint with silkscreen, where my X-Rack modules are no doubt aluminum with maybe powder coat (just guessing about the finishes).
Anyway, the X-Desk does look kind of cheap in some of the snapshots I've seen... looks great to me in their pro photos. I believe it has the same knobs as the Matrix, which seem to be bigger and possibly less expensive than the other SuperAnalogue gear. I'm making a distinction here between pots and knobs. Potentiometer feel and performance is a big subject.
That's probably just about enough SSL in an Audient thread. If Audient had a smaller version closer to the overall size and function of the X-Desk, I'd be directly interested in it. Oh, BTW... I read about both in your blog and watched the videos - thanks! It was cool to see Steve Flower... Hi Steve! Lastly, on the X-Desk: it is SuperAnalogue inside, even if it looks and feels Alpha Analogue on the outside.
- back to Audient: I still want a Mico or some Black series modules!
