The MCU landed today. The one nice thing about the xtouch was the space between channels in the readout. However, that’s of limited value if you can’t actually read the LCD because of the display angle. I might edit my plugin names to trim off a character and get a bit more separation.
That said, the angle of the display is perfect for my environment. I can now see the display easily regardless of my sitting position (leaned back in the chair or hovering over the MCU). That issue was the single biggest motivation to ditch the xtouch.
And yes, as with the other Mackie gear I’ve owned, this thing is built like a freakin’ tank. Stable, smooth and feels good under the fingers.
If you simply can’t afford an MCU, the xtouch is perfectly functional, provided you can position it at an angle where you can read the displays (or if you work hovering over the control surface and look directly down at it). However, if you can spare the extra money, the difference in quality between the two is immediately apparent.
Glad I spent the money for the upgrade. I’ll Craigslist the xtouch to appease the credit card deities a bit, and let someone else get some use out of it. As for me, very happy with the new addition.