Alto ZMX 122FX

I use this to give myself additional tone control and effects for my Drum-Tec/Roland TD-30 set-up. I go straight out into an active monitor set-up for small gigs. What made me go for this exact model is easy; it is rare to find a small mixer with gain controls even for the stereo inputs. It has everything you could ask for including a few Alesis effects. My TD-30 module has eight direct outs so I messed with the routing and everything works beautifully. It is so small and light, but really well built, you hardly know it's there, but it's right by your side so you can overrule the sound guy if necessary ;-). Had never heard of Alto and am so happy I took the risk as it is a great package for such a small amount of money as to be almost negligible. It is boxed really strongly and Thomann added their unique touch to the whole deal by packaging even more with a quick delivery. Happy bunny. :-)