djdiggla Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Anyone used a xs-8 or know much about them? Sure looks like a 320 clone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Yep, it's a 320 clone. You getting one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdiggla Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 There's one on ebay with an innofader and SL1 for $250... thinking about it... not that I really NEED another mixer but seems like a pretty decent deal. Also wish I hadn't sold my SL1 so it would be nice to have as a backup. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Seems reasonable to me, especially if the mixer is in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHouse Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I've used one before and it was pretty decent, but not sure if the quality is on par with the 320. Also, even with an Inno it's kinda expensive as I was seeing them for less than a hundy way back when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virak Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) Me and a buddy bought an XS-8 each in the big $100 sale around 2003/2004. It's not a clone, Everything inside is marked "Ecler".Ecler had discontinued the 320 and Tascam just made them continue making it for them, together with the HAK310 (XS-4). The only difference AFAIK is two foot pedal inputs and a new chassis. Anyway, rock solid mixer, and we've never had any issues. I had a Vestax PMC-07 Pro when I bought mine, sold it within a couple of weeks and never regretted it. The XS-8 was just so much better in every aspect. It should be noted that one of us have used them all that much the last 6-7 years or so, due to kids, work, etc, but they still work perfectly fine. Edited August 23, 2019 by virak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virak Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Bonus: https://scotched.tumblr.com/post/943312242/how-to-install-serato-sl1-inside-your-mixer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHouse Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Me and a buddy bought an XS-8 each in the big $100 sale around 2003/2004.Yeah, I remember seeing them for around that price back in the early 2000s, albeit used if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I got 20 of them at $100 or something back in the day. Struggled to sell them even at that price as the brand was worthless. If they were Vestax would have gone for $500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdiggla Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 I ended up biting. For $230 I got the mixer with innofader pro 2, dicers, serato box, and some control vinyl. Seems like a decent lot for the price. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHouse Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 That's legit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBearOne8III Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 thats a great deal dirk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie(the)goonie Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Bonus: https://scotched.tumblr.com/post/943312242/how-to-install-serato-sl1-inside-your-mixer That's my tutorial. I'm flattered (chuffed?) that it is still relevant. If you can get an XS-8 under $100 and drop in at least one Innofader, it will decimate all. I still cut on this 10 years later. Full EQ cuts is awesome. SSL is just the icing on the cake. I worked with Elliot from Innovate to get the final product made. It's a 10 inch hidden gem if you get it working brother! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 It's a good mixer. I had one back in the day, even wrote a review of it here http://www.digitalvertigo.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=941 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdiggla Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 My only question now is if I keep the Ecler Nuo 2.0 I bought recently or sell it like I told my wife I would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I did always love the horizontal rotary eq layout of the hak. Plus they cut down to nothing with the band placement. Perfect for mixing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie(the)goonie Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 My only question now is if I keep the Ecler Nuo 2.0 I bought recently or sell it like I told my wife I would Don't sell it dude. There will be no other analog mixers made like it ever again, especially that size. If you can find an eternal fader - that thing will shit on every other mixer out there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfsop Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Yeah, Nuo + Eternal is a fantastic combination. I regret it a bit that I've sold mine. I've switched to a 57SL, so that I have Serato installed and because I like how sturdy and reliable the Rane is, but I still miss the Eternal Fader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdiggla Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Yeah I need to find an eternal... Not a fan of the stock fader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdiggla Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Eternal Fader bought! My wife is gonna kill me. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie(the)goonie Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Eternal Fader bought! My wife is gonna kill me. We DID IT, Digital Vertigo! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Eternal Fader bought! My wife is gonna kill me. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ quarter Pound Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 On 8/23/2019 at 10:00 AM, djdiggla said: There's one on ebay with an innofader and SL1 for $250... thinking about it... not that I really NEED another mixer but seems like a pretty decent deal. Also wish I hadn't sold my SL1 so it would be nice to have as a backup. What do you think? I sold that same combination in 2019 for about that price and with those specs. I'm trying to find another xs 8 ore an ecler 320. You wouldnt have purchased that mixer, or knew someone that did or has one for sale? If so please email me at quarterpoundmusic@gmail.com thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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