Started selling off the wands and cheyenne pens once I got the Acus with the 4.1mm cam. Amazing machine. Makes tattooing more effortless than any other machine I've ever used
In your opinion which stroke, hertz, M setting would you use for a black and grey portrait? Very informative video bye keep on doing what your doing bro 🙌🏼
Bro I have a question I'm a professional Tattooist from OH I'm about to get a new machine wireless. I currently own all three bishop wands the originals. So I like the packer the best because of the stroke, I was thinking either the prime pen 4.2 or the fk one 4.0 because of the price point. However I was thinking about the Acus m1 or maybe flux max. What's your thoughts please?
If you want one machine that can do everything your 3 wands can do the Acus is still the best. The prime and fk one both have cheaper motors than the Packer wand but they are both good machines
if you remove the white oring you can screw on the standard grip till you cant see the underpart anymore and give you the option to have more needle hang...
This review is awesome!! Please do the same with Vlad Blad avenger 3. I just thinking between those two. Avenger speaking to me but one avenger 2 review saying about wrist getting tired and lately I have some problem with that 😢 Please consider mentioning what do you think in your review.
What did you end up goin with? I had to make that choice this week and went with the Acus just because I’m a lazy asshole. I was mainly looking for machines that shine in stippling/ whipshading. After seeing this video it confirms that at 4amps at such low hz this machine will definitely be a beast!
I’m an apprentice and I went with the avenger 2 for its easy to change stroke options, but it’s a real wrist killer for a tatter tot who already has wrist strain from playing guitar. My hand shook and got fatigued but doesn’t with the cheyenne hawk. I also had a much easier time ripping steady lines with the hawk. Of course, the hawk doesn’t hit as hard so I’m on the market for something new and the acus is looking great.
Nova 2 is a beast, 3.5 stroke is crazy good. I line with it at 8.9v, I color pack at 8.1 in both steady and responsive 1, but responsive 1 is more for building up color. Responsive 2 put color in way too light for me but may be great for others. Black and Gray, I use steady for pure blacks, responsive mode 1 & 2 for shading. Responsive 2 is great for noses and eyes on portraits. I can imagine how bad ass the 4.5 stroke is for lining. I’ve been wanting an Acus M1 since it dropped, but it might miss me up with so many options. Your Amp calculator was a very important part of this video. Way to go man. By the way, the healing with the Nova 2 is by far the nicest and fastest healing I’ve had too date. My healing was great already but I feel like I was more aware, more cautious during the tattoo with my other machine. Nova 2, I don’t worry at all about it, the ink jumps into the skin FAST. Great video man!
The Nova 2 is definitely god tier mostly if you use give modes. The mechanical click you get when switching through the modes 🙌 you can’t beat that! Thanks for checking out the video!
the low m modes are exactly what i was looking for a demonstration of, you really CAN do anything with this machine you helped me make up my mind. Want to get really good but just for fun not profit, buy one cry once
Click adjustable machines are actually worse. The way they are built makes them hit soft and they brake very quickly. Trust me I’ve got many many machines and have done all the testing. Direct drive machines are better in how they perform and they last longer.
Acus Is hands down the best Machine Out and They Made all the Great Cheyenne Tattoo Machines in the early days..Definitely Gonna get it pretty Soon..Content🔥
I literally just bought this machine and it came in the mail today. Just holding it in my hand and messing with the different settings, I can tell this is like the Lamborghini of tattoo machines. I've never felt a machine that was so vibrationless, yet so solid if that makes sense. Can't wait to try it out on skin and up my game!
@@adamdarklord I was wondering if you ever messed with the 4.5 that comes with it. I assumed it would be good for color packing and line work, but I'm just wondering what it is about the 4.2 that hits that sweet spot for you
I leave the grip wrapped and unwrap the back half and open it then re glove and switch batteries then re wrap. It’s not the best thats why we need the bigger battery
@@kravttattoo after 30 years of tattooing, I keep my sessions under five hours on each tattoo I make. I also do just one large tattoo a day. Pimpin Ain’t Easy 😂😂🍆
This machine can go super slow so I wouldn’t be surprised if you could stipple good with any stroke length. I prefer the 4.1 stroke M+2 at around 50Hz for that
Haven’t tried it, heard it’s hard to use with a battery pack because of how long it is. More I try ‘on the fly’ stroke adjustable machines the less I like them. They all brake way to easily. The Sol Nova 2 or Acus are way better in my opinion
Thanks for the review. I'm considering purchasing. I bought Flux 4.0 but it doesn't work for me, but I have Xion again and it works great at 3.2 and 3.7 mm. However, I prefer softer razors with a softness setting option. Do you think that Acus m1 will be a good choice in this case?
I was thinking the same. Acus doesn't have a dampening system. Thought if I want a solid liner to just get a bishop wand and pair it with the Xion as an all-rounder.
Hello there! I’m looking for a powerfull machine! I do neotrad and the main goal is for color packing/color blending and fine line to bold lines! Wich one would you recommand between Acus and Flux max 4,5? Thanks a lot
Kia ora from New Zealand Adam I have a question. I know the Neuma 5 runs at 8w and 6.7mNm as ai just watched that episode of yours. But can you please help me as I can't find out the mNm of the Acus M1 but it's rated power is 7w. Thank you
The Acus can run at 12w at m mode 2, and has more torque than the normal Neuma 5 flex, though the Flex feels like it puts in ink quicker just because the cam system. If you get the Neuma Macro Flex it does around the same amount as torque as the Acus but the flex’s motor can run twice as fast as the Acus without heating up. There is pros and cons to each motor I’ll be making a comparison video in a month or two, the macro flex is getting sent to me right now for testing
@adamdarklord Kia ora Ana Adam Dude thank you very much for the reply 12w is heaps only what is the nMn of the Acus M1. I see you did the nMn of the Neuma. Dude, that be so great to get a comparison of the two as they both seem like great machines. I do have the M1 but. I have struggled with bolder lines which is a shame as I do Māori Tattoo which involves so much line work. If you don't know what māori tattoo is check out my TH-cam video and you'll see a traditional Pūhoro and Rāperāpe that I did recently iver 5 days in a row.... and... I did feel the machine heat up too. It got hot. Again thank you for the time Mouri ora Redgie Soul Wise Tattoo
I dunno why they don’t give the option of having the 3.7, 4.1, 4.5 cams. It’s already expensive but having to pay another $75 for the 4.1 cam is stupid. Esp since most ppl aren’t gonna use the 3.2?
They got to make that extra money 😂 I believe they never planned on coming out with the 4.1 and 5.0 stroke cams but people kept asking for them so the sold them separately. It would be a cool idea if when you ordered you could pick any 3 stroke lengths. The machine feels different then all other machines even the stroke lengths feel different compared to other machines so you have to kinda forget what you’re used to and just play around till you get something you like. I never liked doing black and gray with a 4.1 cam but in this machine I do
Dragonhawk fold pro try it out not as good as a Acus but is an adjustable stoke comes with two batteries and rca adapter good machine i have an Acus as well and FK irons the Dragonhawk fold pro is the exaxt same machine as the peake solice pro grips even interchange
How does this machine work with bold lining for traditional work? Seems like the 4.5 could be suitable but can't find any information and user experiences.
Pretty amazing with bigger liners with the 4.1 I’m assuming the 4.5 is amazing for tribal and solid fill designs. A wired machine would have even more amps but this is as good as it gets for a wireless machine 🔥
I finally got the 4.1 stroke. Trying hard to get some solid blacks with pendulum shading but man does it hit soft. Any advice from anyone on good settings for this? I've tried from 70-90hz, m0-m2, slow hand speed, fast, it's just SO soft 🤔
This machine has extremely high torque compared to other tattoo machines. The machine feels soft because the cams in the machine are perfectly balanced with the rotation of the motor. Machines that feel like they hit harder is because there is error in the balance. Use M2 standard gauge not bug pins if you want very saturated blacks. I run the machine at 94 hertz. Slowing down your hand can make it saturate quicker
I thought maybe it had to do with the aluminum cams. I'll definitely try out some standard needles and slow my hand speed down..maybe drop the hz to get more amps 🤷
Ok.. now this machine interests me.. 5+ months on.. how do you feel about it now.. is it still ur favourite machine Any cins since that have seen you change ur mind at all Thanks Adam D
It’s still my main machine! I test a lot of machines for reviews and nothing I’ve found is better, I’m still rocking the Acus everyday for everything at mode m+2 at 4.1 stroke length around 94 hertz
@@adamdarklord Im currently working with the critical torque thinking of selling it! I’ve been having issues with the cam. And this one you can take it apart interest me would you recomend me doing the switch since you worked with both of them.
What hz and motor strength would you recommend lining at with a 1003rl.? I typically use 3.6mm at 8v on my other machines. Thanks for the video. I just bought the M1!!
I literally use mode m2, 94hz with 4.1 stroke cam for everything 😅I almost never have to change my settings. I use that for 3rl all the way up to 23cm! Hope you like the machine 🔥
The acus m1 might be on the technical forefront but all these brushless motors have no soul. They all feel to digital and artificial. You need carbon based brushed dc motors to transfer carbon ink into the skin which is also made mostly out of carbon. The bishop shader uses a brushed motor for example and that‘s why it is the most popular machine outthere, according to my local tattoo shop at least. I tried all of them including the m1 and it’s a strange electric icky feeling. As if you’re playing an electric piano and expecting it to sound like a real one.
My m1 has a soul… it’s not a 1966 Shelby Mustang type of soul but it’s there. I’m pretty sure the Bishop wand is a FAULHABER Brushless Motor. And all the machines before that one is brushed. In fact I’m pretty sure the bishop wand and Acus M1 motor are the exact same motor with different max Torque. If you want a very good machine with a lot of soul check out the new Neuma 5 that thing is awesome.
Thanks man. Bishop shader=brushed, packer=brushless, liner=brushless. All of the wired Cheyennes are brushed dc also. I guess thats the main reason why old school artists can‘t deal with these new digital machines. Me personally I need that friction. Cheers
How does that impact the result? I thought Brushless vs Brush is more a matter of Effeciency and Heat rather than any actual quality of the visual effect. @@asceticfilms9865
Unfortunately I don’t, you can try messaging Acus on Instagram and tell them you watched my video and you want to get the machine but you’re looking for a discount code from me and they might make one real quick
Wow this was a great and very complete review. I'm a happy M1 owner since almost the beginning and it still is my favorite machine ever. I usually use it on mode 0 and +1 I almost never feel the need to use the +2 mode only when I use the 5mm stroke cam. The M+1 at 90hz, 100hz is more or less my happy place with this machine. I simply love what Acus people did here.
@@adamdarklord Bro the 5mm on M+2 is really good for lining and stipple shading. I use the 4.1mm for almost everything. I only use the 5mm for those very bold lines designs and when the session is dedicated only to the lines. But with the 4.1mm stroke and the motor modes I can really do any style with ease. This is a freacking great machine. For me the only downside is the fact that you have to unwrap everything to change the battery but this is not a deal breaker for me.
@@adamdarklord There's a perfect way of wrapping the machine and changing batteries. If you wrap the upper part and the center part separately, you can open the upper part without unwrapping the machine! How could I never thought on this!
Podrías hacer un Review de la máquina aitenitas propet? Es la mejor máquina del mercado hasta el momento mejor que fk y que Cheyenne. Podrías buscarla 👌
@@Lekoiallure404x The Acus can line very nicely but the mechanical ⚙️ aspect in the Neuma makes it line better than any other machine. I’m making another video on the Acus this weekend if you’re still on the fence you can check that one out. I’ll be talking a little bit about the Neuma and why I don’t got one yet in that video
Acus does everything in house, they got major equipment they need to pay off. Cheyenne and Fk payed off their warehouses and equipment years ago so they can keep overhead lower. Acus also only has 2 employees and have ran out of stock many times. Price has to exceed demand otherwise they fall behind. When they move more units and over head costs are lower I’m sure the price will come down or they would make a budget entry version. I’ve got other machines that cost more and are not as good. Just got to think of them as tax write offs
I was watching few videos and scip this one bicose it was 1h+😂😂 butt man...i watched whole video now and man must say it is the best of them all (in my opinion) aboute Acus M1. I just get my machine yesterday and after youre vide all things i have didtn know how to use i must say it whill be eazy now😃thank you for that. And parth with Sol nova mk2 i like bicose that is my machine no2 now. Great video man. Thank you for infos.
Awesome you’re going to love it! I tried hard to make the best video about the Acus and set the bar as high as I could so nobody wants to try and make a better one lol Thanks for checking it out 🔥
@@adamdarklord yeah I’m really excited to see how I like lining with this since the bulk of my work is all about line work. keep up the great vids bro!!
@@kulturetattooIf I did only line work and stipple I’d probably rock the 4.5 honestly you could probably do everything with the 4.5 without wrecking the skin. I think the 4.1 is pretty good for lining though too
Almost 100 like’s already!! 😮 🔥
Started selling off the wands and cheyenne pens once I got the Acus with the 4.1mm cam. Amazing machine. Makes tattooing more effortless than any other machine I've ever used
Everything’s better with the Acus machine you can even notice a difference in how your work heals with it. It’s definitely insane
@@jamiepowell8845 no I don't notice any real change in it. It's pretty quiet with whatever cam.
We need more of this alter ego from the beginning of this video!
Strongly disagree lol, not trying to be rude but I would prefer if he just reviewed equipment
@@EP_TattooArtIt was 1min 😂 I’m allowed to have fun!
You still got over an hour of pure review content
Fingerbottom’s coming back!
@@adamdarklord yeah that's true, it's fair then, keep up the great videos my dude
I love this machine, messaged Acus they were cool with buying the same brand batteries from else where. Cost roughly €10.
Acus is the best fr 🔥
@@adamdarklord Hello...where can you buy the batteries? because the ones worn by Cheyenne Sol Nova Unlimited stay loose. I mean the green ones.
In your opinion which stroke, hertz, M setting would you use for a black and grey portrait? Very informative video bye keep on doing what your doing bro 🙌🏼
4.1 stroke , 80-100hz, M1 - M2
I use that for everything portraits included!
@@adamdarklordsame for me
Bro I have a question I'm a professional Tattooist from OH I'm about to get a new machine wireless. I currently own all three bishop wands the originals. So I like the packer the best because of the stroke, I was thinking either the prime pen 4.2 or the fk one 4.0 because of the price point. However I was thinking about the Acus m1 or maybe flux max. What's your thoughts please?
If you want one machine that can do everything your 3 wands can do the Acus is still the best.
The prime and fk one both have cheaper motors than the Packer wand but they are both good machines
if you remove the white oring you can screw on the standard grip till you cant see the underpart anymore and give you the option to have more needle hang...
🤔 I didn’t think of that, thanks for letting me know!
no probs buddy
This review is awesome!! Please do the same with Vlad Blad avenger 3. I just thinking between those two. Avenger speaking to me but one avenger 2 review saying about wrist getting tired and lately I have some problem with that 😢 Please consider mentioning what do you think in your review.
What did you end up goin with? I had to make that choice this week and went with the Acus just because I’m a lazy asshole. I was mainly looking for machines that shine in stippling/ whipshading. After seeing this video it confirms that at 4amps at such low hz this machine will definitely be a beast!
I’m an apprentice and I went with the avenger 2 for its easy to change stroke options, but it’s a real wrist killer for a tatter tot who already has wrist strain from playing guitar. My hand shook and got fatigued but doesn’t with the cheyenne hawk. I also had a much easier time ripping steady lines with the hawk. Of course, the hawk doesn’t hit as hard so I’m on the market for something new and the acus is looking great.
Nova 2 is a beast, 3.5 stroke is crazy good. I line with it at 8.9v, I color pack at 8.1 in both steady and responsive 1, but responsive 1 is more for building up color. Responsive 2 put color in way too light for me but may be great for others. Black and Gray, I use steady for pure blacks, responsive mode 1 & 2 for shading. Responsive 2 is great for noses and eyes on portraits. I can imagine how bad ass the 4.5 stroke is for lining. I’ve been wanting an Acus M1 since it dropped, but it might miss me up with so many options. Your Amp calculator was a very important part of this video. Way to go man. By the way, the healing with the Nova 2 is by far the nicest and fastest healing I’ve had too date. My healing was great already but I feel like I was more aware, more cautious during the tattoo with my other machine. Nova 2, I don’t worry at all about it, the ink jumps into the skin FAST. Great video man!
The Nova 2 is definitely god tier mostly if you use give modes. The mechanical click you get when switching through the modes 🙌 you can’t beat that!
Thanks for checking out the video!
@@adamdarklordwhich is bette? The nova 2 or acus. I’m torn
@@Ink_Poppa I like the Acus more
the low m modes are exactly what i was looking for a demonstration of, you really CAN do anything with this machine you helped me make up my mind. Want to get really good but just for fun not profit, buy one cry once
🙌 best machine hands down
You would think that for the price of this thing they could have made the stroke length click adjustable. Seems a little overrated.
Click adjustable machines are actually worse. The way they are built makes them hit soft and they brake very quickly.
Trust me I’ve got many many machines and have done all the testing. Direct drive machines are better in how they perform and they last longer.
Acus Is hands down the best Machine Out and They Made all the Great Cheyenne Tattoo Machines in the early days..Definitely Gonna get it pretty Soon..Content🔥
Thanks brother, it’s amazing for b&g realism! You’re going to love it
yeah, I still love my sol nova for shading.
I literally just bought this machine and it came in the mail today. Just holding it in my hand and messing with the different settings, I can tell this is like the Lamborghini of tattoo machines. I've never felt a machine that was so vibrationless, yet so solid if that makes sense. Can't wait to try it out on skin and up my game!
Yeah it’s definitely the lambo!
Get the 4.1 cam for it makes it feel so good 🔥
@@adamdarklord I was wondering if you ever messed with the 4.5 that comes with it. I assumed it would be good for color packing and line work, but I'm just wondering what it is about the 4.2 that hits that sweet spot for you
Been waiting for your thoughts on the Acus M1!! Great intro btw🤣
Took me long enough to make the video lol Thanks for the support!
im about to purchase the critical torque 3.5mm, do you think this one is way better compare to the torque?
I personally like the Acus over the Torque but the Torque is bad at all
amazing technology by acus especially the torque control.
what is the size in diameter of center tube of the acus?
And how do you change the battery on the session?! 🤷🏻♂️
I leave the grip wrapped and unwrap the back half and open it then re glove and switch batteries then re wrap. It’s not the best thats why we need the bigger battery
you usually only get one break when I’m tattooing you so I gave my clients a 10 minute break if I need to change the battery
@@kulturetattoo I don't like how it's work with acus, it's takes to much time. Fk irons have the best solution in my opinion
@@kravttattoo well, one of the great virtues of a Tattoo Artist is patience :)
@@kravttattoo after 30 years of tattooing, I keep my sessions under five hours on each tattoo I make. I also do just one large tattoo a day. Pimpin Ain’t Easy 😂😂🍆
Freaking awesome review!! i would also punch a baby in the face for a bigger battery lol
Absolutely! 🤜 👶🔋
Wouldn’t be surprised if they make a max version with a bigger battery soon!
@@adamdarklordlmao yep exactly, they know people want it, but they gotta think of ways to suck peoples wallets dry.
definitely my favorite comment in the whole video. I was like I’ll punch Adam’s baby, but not mine 😂😂😂😂
@@kulturetattoo
😂
@@matsuoSonata100%
Maybe at lower amps you need higher hertz?
What stroke and hrtz would you use to stipple ?
This machine can go super slow so I wouldn’t be surprised if you could stipple good with any stroke length.
I prefer the 4.1 stroke M+2 at around 50Hz for that
They got me fighting and my tittes making me mad hahahahaha
Great videos, have you tried the cheyenne unio? Or have heard anything about it?
Haven’t tried it, heard it’s hard to use with a battery pack because of how long it is. More I try ‘on the fly’ stroke adjustable machines the less I like them. They all brake way to easily. The Sol Nova 2 or Acus are way better in my opinion
@@adamdarklord Thank you for getting back to me so fast. Keep up the awesome work and will keep following and liking. 🤘🏽
Thanks for the review. I'm considering purchasing. I bought Flux 4.0 but it doesn't work for me, but I have Xion again and it works great at 3.2 and 3.7 mm. However, I prefer softer razors with a softness setting option. Do you think that Acus m1 will be a good choice in this case?
I was thinking the same. Acus doesn't have a dampening system. Thought if I want a solid liner to just get a bishop wand and pair it with the Xion as an all-rounder.
Hello there!
I’m looking for a powerfull machine! I do neotrad and the main goal is for color packing/color blending and fine line to bold lines! Wich one would you recommand between Acus and Flux max 4,5?
Thanks a lot
Acus is the best in my opinion!
@@adamdarklord thank you! I’ll try it!
Kia ora from New Zealand Adam
I have a question. I know the Neuma 5 runs at 8w and 6.7mNm as ai just watched that episode of yours. But can you please help me as I can't find out the mNm of the Acus M1 but it's rated power is 7w.
Thank you
The Acus can run at 12w at m mode 2, and has more torque than the normal Neuma 5 flex, though the Flex feels like it puts in ink quicker just because the cam system. If you get the Neuma Macro Flex it does around the same amount as torque as the Acus but the flex’s motor can run twice as fast as the Acus without heating up. There is pros and cons to each motor I’ll be making a comparison video in a month or two, the macro flex is getting sent to me right now for testing
@adamdarklord Kia ora Ana Adam
Dude thank you very much for the reply 12w is heaps only what is the nMn of the Acus M1. I see you did the nMn of the Neuma.
Dude, that be so great to get a comparison of the two as they both seem like great machines.
I do have the M1 but. I have struggled with bolder lines which is a shame as I do Māori Tattoo which involves so much line work.
If you don't know what māori tattoo is check out my TH-cam video and you'll see a traditional Pūhoro and Rāperāpe that I did recently iver 5 days in a row.... and... I did feel the machine heat up too. It got hot.
Again thank you for the time
Mouri ora
Redgie
Soul Wise Tattoo
Glad I went with the sol nova 2
I dunno why they don’t give the option of having the 3.7, 4.1, 4.5 cams. It’s already expensive but having to pay another $75 for the 4.1 cam is stupid. Esp since most ppl aren’t gonna use the 3.2?
They got to make that extra money 😂
I believe they never planned on coming out with the 4.1 and 5.0 stroke cams but people kept asking for them so the sold them separately. It would be a cool idea if when you ordered you could pick any 3 stroke lengths.
The machine feels different then all other machines even the stroke lengths feel different compared to other machines so you have to kinda forget what you’re used to and just play around till you get something you like. I never liked doing black and gray with a 4.1 cam but in this machine I do
Dragonhawk fold pro try it out not as good as a Acus but is an adjustable stoke comes with two batteries and rca adapter good machine i have an Acus as well and FK irons the Dragonhawk fold pro is the exaxt same machine as the peake solice pro grips even interchange
Waiting on Dragonhawk to send me one lol
How does this machine work with bold lining for traditional work? Seems like the 4.5 could be suitable but can't find any information and user experiences.
Pretty amazing with bigger liners with the 4.1 I’m assuming the 4.5 is amazing for tribal and solid fill designs.
A wired machine would have even more amps but this is as good as it gets for a wireless machine 🔥
I would like some advice and a video with liner shading with Acus
I finally got the 4.1 stroke. Trying hard to get some solid blacks with pendulum shading but man does it hit soft. Any advice from anyone on good settings for this? I've tried from 70-90hz, m0-m2, slow hand speed,
fast, it's just SO soft 🤔
This machine has extremely high torque compared to other tattoo machines. The machine feels soft because the cams in the machine are perfectly balanced with the rotation of the motor.
Machines that feel like they hit harder is because there is error in the balance.
Use M2 standard gauge not bug pins if you want very saturated blacks. I run the machine at 94 hertz. Slowing down your hand can make it saturate quicker
I can pack solid color with it all day very quickly
I thought maybe it had to do with the aluminum cams. I'll definitely try out some standard needles and slow my hand speed down..maybe drop the hz to get more amps 🤷
Ok.. now this machine interests me..
5+ months on.. how do you feel about it now.. is it still ur favourite machine
Any cins since that have seen you change ur mind at all
Thanks Adam
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It’s still my main machine!
I test a lot of machines for reviews and nothing I’ve found is better, I’m still rocking the Acus everyday for everything at mode m+2 at 4.1 stroke length around 94 hertz
@@adamdarklord Im currently working with the critical torque thinking of selling it! I’ve been having issues with the cam. And this one you can take it apart interest me would you recomend me doing the switch since you worked with both of them.
What hz and motor strength would you recommend lining at with a 1003rl.? I typically use 3.6mm at 8v on my other machines. Thanks for the video. I just bought the M1!!
I literally use mode m2, 94hz with 4.1 stroke cam for everything 😅I almost never have to change my settings. I use that for 3rl all the way up to 23cm! Hope you like the machine 🔥
The machine is excellent. Thanks!
How’s this compare to the wand shader and packer?
The Acus is the best…. It’s perfectly engineered. The cams are the most precise and well balanced compared to any other machine on the market.
The acus m1 might be on the technical forefront but all these brushless motors have no soul. They all feel to digital and artificial. You need carbon based brushed dc motors to transfer carbon ink into the skin which is also made mostly out of carbon. The bishop shader uses a brushed motor for example and that‘s why it is the most popular machine outthere, according to my local tattoo shop at least. I tried all of them including the m1 and it’s a strange electric icky feeling. As if you’re playing an electric piano and expecting it to sound like a real one.
My m1 has a soul… it’s not a 1966 Shelby Mustang type of soul but it’s there.
I’m pretty sure the Bishop wand is a FAULHABER Brushless Motor. And all the machines before that one is brushed.
In fact I’m pretty sure the bishop wand and Acus M1 motor are the exact same motor with different max Torque.
If you want a very good machine with a lot of soul check out the new Neuma 5 that thing is awesome.
Thanks man. Bishop shader=brushed, packer=brushless, liner=brushless. All of the wired Cheyennes are brushed dc also. I guess thats the main reason why old school artists can‘t deal with these new digital machines. Me personally I need that friction. Cheers
How does that impact the result? I thought Brushless vs Brush is more a matter of Effeciency and Heat rather than any actual quality of the visual effect. @@asceticfilms9865
Do u have any discount codes to this machine?
Unfortunately I don’t,
you can try messaging Acus on Instagram and tell them you watched my video and you want to get the machine but you’re looking for a discount code from me and they might make one real quick
Wow this was a great and very complete review. I'm a happy M1 owner since almost the beginning and it still is my favorite machine ever. I usually use it on mode 0 and +1 I almost never feel the need to use the +2 mode only when I use the 5mm stroke cam. The M+1 at 90hz, 100hz is more or less my happy place with this machine. I simply love what Acus people did here.
Thanks, it was definitely a lot of work 😅
What stroke length are you using for everything? I got the 5mm but haven’t tried it on real skin yet
@@adamdarklord Bro the 5mm on M+2 is really good for lining and stipple shading. I use the 4.1mm for almost everything. I only use the 5mm for those very bold lines designs and when the session is dedicated only to the lines. But with the 4.1mm stroke and the motor modes I can really do any style with ease. This is a freacking great machine. For me the only downside is the fact that you have to unwrap everything to change the battery but this is not a deal breaker for me.
@@bullsheeptattoo 100%
I’ve wrapped the machine like 6 times and forgot to put a battery in it and had re wrap it lol
@@adamdarklord lol same here
@@adamdarklord There's a perfect way of wrapping the machine and changing batteries. If you wrap the upper part and the center part separately, you can open the upper part without unwrapping the machine! How could I never thought on this!
What the power supply for Cheyenne do you use in video?
I used this power supply!
Musotoku Rover R1 Tattoo Battery Review
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Finally! a Watt chart!!!
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Podrías hacer un Review de la máquina aitenitas propet? Es la mejor máquina del mercado hasta el momento mejor que fk y que Cheyenne. Podrías buscarla 👌
I haven't tried it yet! Tell them to send me a review copy
@@adamdarklord Best machine bro!
hi what is the size of center ring?
Like a inch lol
Don’t have it next to me to measure
Hey! Thank you for taking the time to answer! Great video
Absolutely! Thanks for watching 🙌 🔥
Hello there! Do you prefer this over the Nuema 5 Flex? What are your opinions?
I don’t have the Neuma 5 flex yet but from what I know people have told me the Neuma 5 flex is better at lining and Acus is softer
@@adamdarklord I see. Thank you for sharing that, as I will be doing a lot of lining.
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The Acus can line very nicely but the mechanical ⚙️ aspect in the Neuma makes it line better than any other machine.
I’m making another video on the Acus this weekend if you’re still on the fence you can check that one out. I’ll be talking a little bit about the Neuma and why I don’t got one yet in that video
@@adamdarklord Poifect! I’ll hold out til then. Thanks for making these videos, I appreciate you!!!!
Ambitious price point for a newer company, sad day when FK and Cheyenne is a better deal
Acus does everything in house, they got major equipment they need to pay off. Cheyenne and Fk payed off their warehouses and equipment years ago so they can keep overhead lower.
Acus also only has 2 employees and have ran out of stock many times. Price has to exceed demand otherwise they fall behind. When they move more units and over head costs are lower I’m sure the price will come down or they would make a budget entry version.
I’ve got other machines that cost more and are not as good. Just got to think of them as tax write offs
made back the money I spent on the M1 in one day. I guess it’s just a matter of perspective.
@@kulturetattooThat literally what I think when people say a tattoo machine costs to much lol
It pays for it self
Do you use the 3.7 for b&g with the acus to get smooth shading?
I use the 4.1 stroke cam for everything at around 85-94 hertz
And stipple shading ?
You like the acus more than bishop?
@@jonathanperalta2354 I say a lot in my videos that I hate Bishop lol and yeah I stipple with 4.1 stroke but I turn it down to like 60 hertz or lower
What settings did you settle on for color?
I’m using 4.1, M2, 80hz-100hz for everything including color. It goes right in with no overworking and heals very good!
@@adamdarklord they should just come out with an M2 only version, one cam, w/3200mah battery… and charge 400 less
@@Gravehandstattoo I agree, I’d buy it right away lol
Dude.. u are the mkbhd of the tattoo world
I take that as a major compliment! I love watching his videos lol 🔥
This machine is setting standards. It’s the little things that matter
100% 🔥 🙌
I was watching few videos and scip this one bicose it was 1h+😂😂 butt man...i watched whole video now and man must say it is the best of them all (in my opinion) aboute Acus M1. I just get my machine yesterday and after youre vide all things i have didtn know how to use i must say it whill be eazy now😃thank you for that. And parth with Sol nova mk2 i like bicose that is my machine no2 now. Great video man. Thank you for infos.
Don’t skip next time lol
I go out of my way to go more in depth then anyone on the major machine 🔥
Hope you like your M1
Didnt have time for it man😂 butt i am glad i have take that time today. Just keep up with good job man.
just got the tracking for my Acus Plus. Got all
the cams and the large grips. Can’t wait. seems like you have the first detailed breakdown on it 🤙
Awesome you’re going to love it!
I tried hard to make the best video about the Acus and set the bar as high as I could so nobody wants to try and make a better one lol
Thanks for checking it out 🔥
@@adamdarklord yeah I’m really excited to see how I like lining with this since the bulk of my work is all about line work. keep up the great vids bro!!
@@kulturetattooIf I did only line work and stipple I’d probably rock the 4.5 honestly you could probably do everything with the 4.5 without wrecking the skin.
I think the 4.1 is pretty good for lining though too
@@adamdarklord oh yeah, I’m slapping that 4.1 right up in it. ohhhh yeah lol