MORE ARTICLE WITH Bastl Ikarie

Optoproductions Throws Down: Mackie 1604 VLZ4 as the Techno Mixer Street Weapon

Forget menu-diving and fiddly plastic – Optoproductions is here to show us why the Mackie 1604 VLZ4 might just be the ultimate live techno mixer. In this punchy walkthrough, he slices through the fluff and gets straight to the faders, group channels, and all the dirty tricks that make this desk a rave bunker essential. Expect hands-on hacks, real-world performance setups, and a few sharp jabs at the competition. If you’re tired of mixers that act like they’re too precious for the dancefloor, this one’s for you. Dive in and see why this chunky Mackie could be your next sonic

Arturia Beatstep Pro, Bastl Ikarie, Cosmotronic Messor, Elektron Analog Rytm, Erica Synths Reverb, Mackie 1604 VLZ4, Moog Minitaur, Strymon El Capistan