Korena
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teenage engineeringTX-6 Black Field Mixer

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teenage engineering TX-6 Black Field Mixer
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

The TX-6 puts six stereo input channels, USB multichannel audio, and onboard sound tools into a compact field mixer. Each channel has three-band EQ and an adjustable compressor, while the encoder layout can be assigned around the controls you use most. It also carries a tempo-synced step sequencer, four-voice synth, drum sounds, tuner, and send effects. USB-C covers audio, MIDI, charging, and storage; the rechargeable battery is rated for up to eight hours. Its CNC aluminum chassis is built around a small, travel-oriented format.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Portable live or studio mixing that needs six stereo mini-jack input channels.
  • DAW or iOS audio workflows using USB-C multichannel interface connectivity.
  • Building tempo-synced synth and drum ideas directly from the mixer.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Setups requiring more than six stereo input channels.
  • Connections that cannot use the TX-6’s 3.5 mm stereo input format.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

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Detail 01

Per-channel three-band EQ and adjustable compressor

Each of the six input channels has its own EQ and compressor controls.

Detail 02

Customizable encoder layout

The knobs can be assigned to preferred parameters, including EQ or level control.

Detail 03

USB-C; iOS, macOS, and Windows compatibility

USB-C provides audio, MIDI, power, and storage functions across the listed platforms.

Detail 04

Up to eight hours of rechargeable battery life

The mixer can run from its internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery for up to eight hours.

Detail 05

3.5 × 3.9 × 0.8 inches

Its compact dimensions suit a portable field-mixer setup.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The six inputs are 3.5 mm stereo mini jacks.
  2. 02The main output is 3.5 mm; a 6.35 mm output adapter is included.
  3. 03Audio resolution is specified as 24-bit/48 kHz.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can the TX-6 work as a computer audio interface?

Yes. It is a USB multichannel audio interface for DAWs and is compatible with macOS and Windows.

02What effects are built in?

The listed effects are reverb, chorus, delay, freeze, tape, filter, and distortion.

03Does it work with iOS?

Yes. It is MFi certified and listed as compatible with iOS.

04Does it have a built-in tuner?

Yes, it includes an instrument tuner.

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Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsSound
Built in Effects
Reverb, chorus, delay, freeze, tape, filter, distortion
EQ
3-band EQ per channel
1 detailsPickups & controls
Controls
Custom encoders and faders
4 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
Type
Ultra-portable stereo field mixer and audio interface
Body Finish
2K molded top
Finish
2K molded top
5 detailsConnections & power
Outputs
1 x 3.5 mm mini jack main out, 1 x 6.35 mm adapter (included), cue out
USB
USB-C for audio, MIDI, power, storage
Inputs
6 x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Battery
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life
Up to 8 hours
2 detailsSize & weight
Weight
0.31
Dimensions
3.5 inch W x 3.9 inch D x 0.8 inch H
18 detailsOther
Dj Mode
Assignable crossfader between channels 5 and 6
Software
USB multichannel audio interface for DAWs
Audio Resolution
24-bit/48kHz
Sequencer
Step sequencer with tempo sync
Synth Engine
4-voice synth with 4 oscillator types and 4 drum sounds
Tuner
Built-in instrument tuner
Display
OLED with auto sleep mode
Accessories
Includes 6.35 mm to 3.5 mm output adapter
Charging
USB-C powered
Faders
6 channel volume sliders
Ios Compatibility
MFi certified
Knobs
Customizable encoder layout
Chassis
CNC aluminum body
Channels
6 stereo input channels
Bluetooth
BLE MIDI wireless control
Field System
Compatible with Teenage Engineering field products
Compatibility
iOS, macOS, Windows
Compressor
Per-channel adjustable compressor