🎵 REVIEW #6 of 6 "The Finale: The Reloop Mixon 8 Pro, The New Heartbeat of LmLw Radio
- Love Music Love Wine
- Jul 29
- 4 min read
By Dre, Host of LmLw Radio | Music Selector. Playlist Curator. Experience Architect.
Let’s take it from the top this is review 6 of 6, and let me just say it loud: the Reloop Mixon 8 Pro is now officially the nerve center of LmLw Radio. After six weeks of shows, broadcasts, curated tastings, and the unforgettable launch of SIPS & SOUNDS, it’s clear: this controller wasn’t just a good choice it was the right choice.
A huge shoutout to the fam at @reloopdj and Erikson Audio y’all understood the vision. And this review? It’s dedicated to the community we’re building selectors, playlist curators, music lovers, storytellers, and every listener who believes in creating a vibe, not just playing a song.
💥 5 More Game-Changing Features
1. Assignable MIDI Functionality
From rotary knobs to FX buttons — everything can be MIDI-mapped. I’ve used this to create my own radio ad triggers, one-touch playlist starters, and even layered intros. Custom workflow? Say less.
2. Integrated Booth Output with Independent Control
When I’m doing a live mix and hosting a show, I need to hear what’s coming before the crowd or livestream hears it. This feature lets me lock into the moment without blowing the main signal.
3. High-Resolution Jogwheel Displays with Beat Grid View
Seeing BPM, key, and beat grid info on the jogs is underrated. It helps me stay focused on the feel of the set and not be glued to the laptop. Flow matters, and this keeps me in it.
4. 8 Trigger Performance Modes
Hot Cues, Loop Rolls, Sampler, Slicer, Scratch Bank all with pad feedback that’s clear and expressive. Whether I’m looping a Marvin Gaye hook or dropping a radio drop, it’s tactile magic.
5. Balanced XLR Outputs for Pro Audio Setup
Whether I’m plugged into a PA at a venue or running through my portable speaker rig for livestreams, the audio clarity and gain structure from these balanced outputs are unmatched. No hum. No fuss. Just clean signal.
🎯 5 More Use Cases For Non-DJs Who Crave Control
1. Livestream Host on a Mission
As someone who produces, hosts, and curates shows live on LmLw Radio, the Mixon is my command center. With one channel running my mic, another running sponsor ads, and two others blending vibes it’s like having a full studio in front of me.
2. Playlist Curator with High Standards
If you’ve got 2TB of FLAC files and a crate-digger’s obsession with detail, you need something that lets you cue, tweak, EQ, and roll tracks with finesse. The Mixon gives you that surgical control without overcomplicating the vibe.
3. Tasting Event Host Who Brings the Energy
Wine tastings don’t have to be stiff. At SIPS & SOUNDS, I used the Mixon to control the entire room pairing wine with beats, stretching intros for education segments, and looping grooves while people mingled. It’s curation in motion.
4. Creative Remixer Without a Studio Setup
Thanks to djay Pro’s stem separation and the Mixon’s responsive layout, remixing on the fly is not just possible it’s addictive. Isolate vocals, drop in your own loops, build something brand new while you’re live.
5. Mobile Vibe Curator for Pop-Ups and Cafés
Taking the Mixon to smaller venues like cafés or art spaces is a breeze. All I need is power, WiFi, and my music. Boom I’m running four channels of curated audio, blending vinyl rips with digital heat.
🔥 Live at SIPS & Sounds "The Launch"
On Thursday, July 24, the Mixon Pro 8 proved itself in front of a real crowd at Blue Door Wine Shop during the official launch of SIPS & Sounds "Live in Toronto"
The event featured:
🍇 A guided tasting of Rioja wines (Alta, Alavesa, Oriental)
🧀 Charcuterie & wine education by SOMM Tawnya
🎧 A curated music journey from me powered entirely by the Mixon
From running background textures during pours to looping soulful cuts while guests explored tasting notes, the Mixon kept everything flowing. It wasn’t just music. It was storytelling in surround sound.
Big love to everyone who came out you made it magic. Couldn’t make it? Don’t worry.
SIPS & Sounds Part Two “The Rhône Valley Affair” is coming Thursday, Sept 25 @ 6:30 PM EST.
🎧 This Week on LmLw Radio 👉 The Mixon Takes Center Stage Again
🎙️ PLAY music DRINK wine
📅 Wed, July 30 | ⏰ 7:30–9:30 PM EST
🎵 Genre: Funk, Soul, Jazz & Blues (Pt. 1)
🍷 Wine Pairing: Bastide Miraflors 2022
🎧 Host: Dre, Selector & Playlist Curator
🎙️ PLAY music DRINK wine (Saturday Afternoon Live)
📅 Sat, Aug 2 | ⏰ 2:30–5:00 PM EST
🎵 Genre: Funk, Soul, Jazz & Blues (Pt. 2)
🍷 Wine Pairing: Bastide Miraflors 2022
🎧 Host: Dre
☕ BEANS & BEATS Sunday
📅 Sun, Aug 3 | ⏰ 10:00 AM–12:30 PM EST
🎵 Genre: Funk, Soul, Jazz & Blues (Pt. 3)
☕ Coffee Pairing: CAFÉ Latte Oaxaca Profundo from ChocoSol
🎧 Host: Dre
🍷 WINE OF THE WEEK: Bastide Miraflors 2022
Rich. Smooth. Grounded. Just like your favorite bassline.
🍇 Varietal: Syrah & Old Vine Grenache
🌾 Producer: Jean-Marc Lafage – Famille Lafage
🌍 Region: Côtes du Roussillon, France
🪨 Terroir: Galets roulés (cobblestones)
👃 Nose: Blackberries, blackcurrant, dark spice
👄 Palate: Cocoa, wild herbs, ripe fruit
🧱 Structure: Plush tannins, fresh finish
🏁 Perfect with: Funk, Soul, Jazz & Blues sets all week
🎉 Closing Notes
This might be Review 6 of 6, but trust it’s only the beginning. We’ll be taking the Mixon on the road for more livestreams, intimate events, and curated pop-ups. More stories. More vibes. More reasons this controller deserves the spotlight.
If you’re thinking about how to elevate your music experience whether you're a selector, a host, or just someone who wants to take control of the mood the Reloop Mixon Pro 8 is your next move.
Until the next review...
Stay smooth. Stay soulful. Stay tuned.
Dre
🎙️ Host & Curator | LmLw Radio
📻 Where the groove meets the glass.
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