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Why are my 2 57sl's DIFFERENT!?

diverse 12:27 AM - 28 February, 2008
so, i just bought myself a second 57sl the other day, and recieved it to notice that it is somewhat different from my original one i purchased on the first release of them when they came out.

not only the obvious things, like the different fader knobs, and the different buttons on the serato control interface..

but what really alarms me, and makes me worried that i got jipped by buying an original release, is that this one IS SO MUCH HEAVIER! what did you add now that wasnt on the other one? what did you change internally?
Niro 5:31 AM - 28 February, 2008
I was gonna comment with something sarcastic, but I'm tired.

use the search box located on the right hand side.

short story: They updated a few things (buttons, fader caps) , but everything is pretty much the same. A few people prefer the OG ones. Like any other electronic item, things will get updated, you can play it safe and buy when the item is about to be discontinued than there won't be anymore updates. Too many people have the grass is greener on the other side or consumerism disease (myself included) and always need to get the newest version, even if it is almost unnoticeable. Enjoy both, they will service you well.

Love
Niros
djmoneyd425 7:42 AM - 28 February, 2008
i prefer my OG version
Makiba 2:25 PM - 28 February, 2008
How i can to check - what version of TTM57SL i have!?!??! Maybe somebody upload some photos of difference!??!?!
djmoneyd425 8:57 PM - 28 February, 2008
the original version has buttons that are inverted, like a bowl. the newer version has buttons that stick out more.
djmoneyd425 9:41 PM - 28 February, 2008
the original version has buttons that are inverted, like a bowl. the newer version has buttons that stick out more.
djmoneyd425 9:42 PM - 28 February, 2008
that wasn't supposed to happen.
Makiba 12:10 AM - 29 February, 2008
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the original version has buttons that are inverted, like a bowl. the newer version has buttons that stick out more.


Can you upload some photos?
djmoneyd425 12:42 AM - 29 February, 2008
it's kinda hard to tell, but if you look closely you can see the difference between the buttons. the V2 buttons have a slightly smaller surface area.

V1
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V2
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anyone know what the story is with this one though?

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sixxx 1:45 AM - 29 February, 2008
V1 = concave buttons.

V2 = flat buttons

last picture, prototype 57
Makiba 1:36 PM - 29 February, 2008
thanxxxx!
djmoneyd425 9:59 PM - 29 February, 2008
oh word...they must've gone through several different "looks" during the proto stage. I seen the one with the grey knobs but that paint job was funky.
sixxx 1:06 AM - 1 March, 2008
Why are my 2 57sl's DIFFERENT!?

One likes boy 57's and the other likes girl 57's.


Sorry. I was bored and the servers glitch isn't helping. hahaha
DJ Michael Basic 2:40 AM - 1 March, 2008
You're going to find that in a month or so the buttons on your new ttm57 don't work very well.
Niro 8:16 AM - 1 March, 2008
My buttons are still working like a champ. Have one of the first ones also.

Niros
djmoneyd425 10:39 AM - 1 March, 2008
same...
DJ Brett B 4:34 PM - 4 March, 2008
yo fam, why do you need two 57s?! lol
djmoneyd425 6:43 PM - 4 March, 2008
backup...you never know. if i had the money i'd cop another one...
dj-jv 5:45 PM - 7 March, 2008
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yo fam, why do you need two 57s?! lol


Imagine brett two mixer on the dj boot that makes 4 video output to a single out that will be fun but it's just a opinion! but I like the I idea
huh!!
s42000 5:16 PM - 13 March, 2008
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i prefer my OG version


+1
Mr. Goodkat 6:39 PM - 5 April, 2008
ive played on the newer ones several times and the 4 button almost always seems fucked.
Dj Mayhem 10:04 PM - 5 April, 2008
i really want a second one. one for home setup and one for gigs.... ugh. On the plus side its really really easy to hook up since theres no extra box :P)
djmoneyd425 9:52 AM - 6 April, 2008
i really need to drop mine off and have the left joystick replaced...i just hate the idea of not having my 57 in my possession overnight.
HumpATree123 11:02 PM - 1 May, 2008
so is there any way u can tell whether a 57 being sold online is v1 or v2? i don't think they specify in the description
Rebelguy 3:00 AM - 2 May, 2008
You mean new? I doubt you will find any new ones in stock. If it is used ask the seller for a close up pic.
HumpATree123 4:40 AM - 2 May, 2008
i mean new. what do you mean i won't be able to find any new ones in stock? 57s are in stock everywhere. i just dont want to buy one and have it end up being v1
boabmatic 9:03 AM - 2 May, 2008
think he means if you are buying new you are very unlikely to get version 1 model as these where only made in fairly small numbers at the time of launch.

but if you are buying a used mixer it could have been bought near the launch and you would need pic's to check what version it is.
Rebelguy 2:47 PM - 2 May, 2008
I would be happy to find another version 1. They feel like they are built better.
HumpATree123 2:41 AM - 3 May, 2008
ohh sorry for the misunderstanding. thanks man!
djmoneyd425 10:37 AM - 6 May, 2008
i definitely prefer my V1 over all of the V2's I've used. My shit is a fucking tank.
dj krisp 5:20 PM - 26 May, 2008
if rane is having all these problems with the buttons on the v2's why did they switch them in the first place, i have a v1 and i had no issues with the buttons and i had the mixer for close to 2 years
Dj Mayhem 9:25 PM - 26 May, 2008
I keep missing echo's on my v2 because of htat 6 button. really starting to annoy me
DJ Brett B 3:41 AM - 27 May, 2008
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I keep missing echo's on my v2 because of htat 6 button. really starting to annoy me


Aaaaaamen!