🎵 REVIEW #4, The Reloop Mixon 8 Pro: Built for Music Lovers, Not Just DJs

Love Music Love Wine
Jul 15
4 min read

By Dre – Host of LmLw Radio | Music Selector. Playlist Curator. Experience Architect.

Let’s keep it 100, I’m still not a DJ. I’m a selector, a vibe curator, a radio host, and a guy with 2TB of music and too many opinions about how a Merlot should pair with a Marvin Gaye record.

The more I use the Reloop Mixon 8 Pro, the more I realize: this thing is not just for DJs. It’s for anyone who lives for music, works with music, or just wants to move sound with purpose. I’ve now used it for multiple LmLw Radio shows, some pop-up studio sessions, and it’s about to come with me to SIPS & Sounds, our new in-person wine-and-music experience.

This is Review #4 in the series, and I’m still finding new features that elevate what I do.

🔧 5 New Features I’m Loving on the Mixon 8 Pro

1. Ultra Glide Crossfader and Linefaders

This is that smooth, butter-slick motion that lets you fade in and out like you’re stirring cream into espresso. I use it to slowly introduce instrumental layers or glide out during voiceovers, no jerky movements, just flow.

2. High-Resolution 100mm Pitch Faders

Precision matters, especially when I’m syncing tracks with different tempos or holding a groove under a vocal drop. These pitch faders are long, accurate, and feel good under your fingers.

3. Silent Cue Function

This one’s underrated. It lets me cue up a track in the background silently, no sound leaks, no surprises, then drop it at the exact moment I want. Perfect when I’m live and need that next track locked without previewing through speakers.

4. Integrated Docking Station (Fits an iPad Pro 12.9”)

For mobile radio, this is a lifesaver. I drop in my iPad, open djay Pro, and boom, full control, no laptop needed. The layout even feels like it was designed with mobile shows in mind.

5. Metal Transport Controls (Stop/Play/Cue Buttons)

These buttons are not plastic gimmicks. They’re solid, metallic, and feel like hardware that wants to be used daily. I press them dozens of times each show, and they respond every time with zero lag.

🌍 5 More Use Cases That Prove the Mixon 8 Pro is for Everyone

1. The Podcast Producer with a Musical Edge

If you’re cutting interviews, inserting background music, and managing transitions, this controller gives you full audio flexibility. Run vocals through one channel, music through another, and trigger drops or samples on the fly.

2. The Yoga or Wellness Instructor Who Wants to Set a Mood

I’ve seen it happen: playlists matter in wellness spaces. With the Mixon 8 Pro, you can control the flow of ambient tracks, loop meditative sections, and even talk live over instrumental blends without skipping a beat.

3. The Indie Artist Hosting Their Own Listening Sessions

Want to launch an EP with a little more magic? Use the Mixon to build a set, mix in commentary, layer effects, and create an immersive listening event, live or streamed.

4. The Music Educator or Workshop Facilitator

This is a teaching tool. Show students how to isolate vocals, break down stems, manipulate tempo, and understand live mixing in a real-time, hands-on way.

5. The Audiovisual Creative Doing Live Performances

If you run sound for a live art show, film screening, or dance performance, this controller gives you on-the-fly adaptability. Trigger sound cues, manage fade-ins, and create immersive soundscapes in real time.

📡 Upcoming LmLw Radio Shows

This week, the Mixon 8 Pro is powering three unique shows, each with its own vibe and flavor:

🎷 Friday, July 18 | 8–11 PM EST

IT'S A JAZZ THING

🎵 Smooth Jazz with touches of Funk & Soul

🍷 Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022 – Vignerons de Belair

🎧 Host: Dre – Selector & Playlist Curator

This one’s for jazz heads and slow-pour lovers. Think candles, basslines, and Burgundy in the glass.

🎤 Saturday, July 19 | 11:30 AM–2 PM EST

PLAY music DRINK wine

🎵 Old-School Soulful Hip-Hop

🍷 Still pouring: Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022

🎧 Host: Dre

A golden-age groove session built for head nods and deep sips. No rush. Just bounce and balance.

🎤Sunday, July 20 | 10 AM–12:30 PM EST

BEANS & BEATS Sunday

🎵 Old-School Reggae

☕ Home café latte made with ChocoSoul Medium Roast Beans

🎧 Host: Dre

The Sunday you actually want to wake up for. Mellow riddims, roasted notes, and smooth energy all morning.

🍷 SIPS & Sounds Is Coming

On Thursday, July 24, we launch SIPS & Sounds, our new in-person experience where every sip hits a note. We’ll be tasting wines from Rioja and pairing each pour with a curated track, all live, all flowing through the Reloop Mixon 8 Pro.

This is where radio meets wine bar. The controller lets me move between genres, cue up sonic textures, and keep the energy smooth while talking through terroirs and tannins. This is not a set, it’s a sensory journey.