# Xone:96 : inconsistent knob feel after 3 months, normal or not?

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**Category:** Xone DJ
**Created:** [5 August 2026 00:43 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/xone-96-inconsistent-knob-feel-after-3-months-normal-or-not/32650 "2026-08-05T00:43:27Z")
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#### Post date: [5 August 2026 00:43 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/xone-96-inconsistent-knob-feel-after-3-months-normal-or-not/32650/1 "2026-08-05T00:43:27Z")

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Hi all,

I bought a Xone:96 new in May 2026 (France) and I’ve been using it regularly at home since. Sound-wise it’s flawless — no crackle, no dropouts, no issue with the sweeps. My question is purely about the mechanical feel of the controls.

Some of the pots feel noticeably grippy / notchy compared to others on the same unit — it’s not uniform, a few are perfectly smooth and a few catch slightly. The most obvious one is the asymmetry between Filter 1 and Filter 2, which don’t have the same resistance. The channel faders also feel slightly irregular along their travel.

I also own a Xone:42 that’s several years old, and the difference in feel is quite noticeable. I initially assumed it was just break-in on a new unit, but after 3 months of regular use nothing has changed — it feels exactly the same as day one.

So my questions to owners here:

- Is this level of variation between pots normal on a new 96?
- Did anyone see it improve over time, or does it stay as is?
- Is the Filter 1 / Filter 2 asymmetry something others have noticed?

Happy to hear it’s within tolerance — I’d just like to know before deciding whether it’s worth raising with my retailer while the unit is still under warranty.

Thanks!