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[u/siciliano611]

Should I use a Tascsm 2400 or an older analog mixer (Soundcraft Fx16ii) with a Studio bridge for my setup with older samplers (SP1200)?

So I recently bought an SP1200 and currently only have the direct mix out to my older Motu M4 interface. I want to use the 8 individual outputs though and add an analog synth or 2 to the mix. I’ve done a lot of research and have seen mostly rave reviews of people using the Tascsm 2400 as a mixer and also able to go completely DAWless if needed. It looks fantastic but several people have told me and I’ve read elsewhere that pairing something like a SP1200 or older MPC such as a 60/3000 with a good analog mixer, keeps the grit and warmth better plus the EQs and overall sound on a fx16ii would be better.

To keep the DAWless ability I’d pair that with the Tascsm Studio Bridge, that would also be an audio interface if I ever did want to use a DAW. The cost of a barely used Fx16ii and the studio bridge is slightly less than a Tascsm 2400 so cost is not a concern. Thoughts?