RICHIE HAWTIN PREVIEWS CUSTOM MODEL1 MIXER

Richie Hawtin has teased a custom version of his PLAYdifferently MODEL 1 mixer. Built by his father Mick Hawtin, the 10-channel version features extra channels as well as some utput cutomisation round the back. While the unit is reportedly a one-off, in a Facebook post, Hawtin explained the "MODEL 1 EX" was "specially built to test next generation CLOSE live show ideas for the summer 2018 touring season".

Whether the humble public will get a chance to purcahse the EX isn't yet clear, though with Hawtin continuing to develop the PLAYdifferently concept, it seems like only a matter of time before a second hardware piece is added to the range. 
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Richie's father Mick has been heavily involved in his career, which he explained in our cover feature. For more Hawtin inights, check our 10 Moments that Defined Riche Hawin piece here. 

​Declan McGlynn
@DJMAG.COM