Comments on: NAMM UPDATE 2008- The year of the controller. http://www.djtechtools.com/2008/01/19/namm-update-2008-the-year-of-the-controller/ A complete recource for digital dj's and performers that use digital technology including controllerism Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:58:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Disco D http://www.djtechtools.com/2008/01/19/namm-update-2008-the-year-of-the-controller/#comment-3361 Disco D Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:37:50 +0000 http://www.djtechtools.com/?p=156#comment-3361 Maybe I misunderstood...? I thought the VCI-300 is an external "controller" for Serato Itch? The music and software installed on the laptop/computer is merely being "triggered" by the VCI-300, no? I also thought the VCI-300 has a built-in soundcard. Thus, eliminating the need for a seperate box (like the one that comes with Serato Scratch)?? Serato Itch, as far as I can make out, is a bare-bones version of Serato Scratch. I'm not sure what the differences are. But, I'd be keen to know what is "missing" from this 'slim' version. Anyone know? I only need a well-written/programmed - reliable- basic - DJ software system with 2 decks, a playlist, and accessable folders. I, for one, would welcome a smaller all-in-one unit - rather than carry individual cd decks/turntables, a soundcard box and a mixer. I would imagine Vestax will use good AD/DA convertors? It'd be great if a SPDIF digital output was also provided but, this will probably be asking for too much?! Maybe I misunderstood…?
I thought the VCI-300 is an external “controller” for Serato Itch?
The music and software installed on the laptop/computer is merely being “triggered” by the VCI-300, no?

I also thought the VCI-300 has a built-in soundcard. Thus, eliminating the need for a seperate box (like the one that comes with Serato Scratch)??
Serato Itch, as far as I can make out, is a bare-bones version of Serato Scratch. I’m not sure what the differences are. But, I’d be keen to know what is “missing” from this ’slim’ version. Anyone know? I only need a well-written/programmed - reliable- basic - DJ software system with 2 decks, a playlist, and accessable folders.

I, for one, would welcome a smaller all-in-one unit - rather than carry individual cd decks/turntables, a soundcard box and a mixer. I would imagine Vestax will use good AD/DA convertors? It’d be great if a SPDIF digital output was also provided but, this will probably be asking for too much?!

]]> By: Ean Golden http://www.djtechtools.com/2008/01/19/namm-update-2008-the-year-of-the-controller/#comment-3251 Ean Golden Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:28:46 +0000 http://www.djtechtools.com/?p=156#comment-3251 no, scratch live does not support mixing inside the software. only itch. so the vci-300 only works with itch for internal software mixing. no, scratch live does not support mixing inside the software. only itch. so the vci-300 only works with itch for internal software mixing.

]]> By: Disco D http://www.djtechtools.com/2008/01/19/namm-update-2008-the-year-of-the-controller/#comment-3241 Disco D Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:12:12 +0000 http://www.djtechtools.com/?p=156#comment-3241 I forgot to mention... I know the VCI-300 is designed to work with Serato Itch but, I'm assuming Itch and Scratch Live are very similar? Comes with hardware/soundcard etc too? If so, I'd be more than happy to buy Itch instead of Scratch Live. Or does the VCI-300 work with Scratch Live too? I forgot to mention…
I know the VCI-300 is designed to work with Serato Itch but, I’m assuming Itch and Scratch Live are very similar? Comes with hardware/soundcard etc too? If so, I’d be more than happy to buy Itch instead of Scratch Live. Or does the VCI-300 work with Scratch Live too?

]]> By: Disco D http://www.djtechtools.com/2008/01/19/namm-update-2008-the-year-of-the-controller/#comment-3238 Disco D Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:32:45 +0000 http://www.djtechtools.com/?p=156#comment-3238 Hi Ean, First of all, thanks for the news :) I've been watching this thread avidly since you posted it. I am a cd and vinyl DJ making the leap (finally) to software. I've already filled up a 1TB (yes, 1000GB) external hard drive with 320k mp3s - converted transfers from my cd collection. I was planning to buy and use Serato Scratch Live as my DJ software. Wise choice, anyone? I'm selling my Pioneer CDJ-1000s - as great and stable as they are, i'd like to get a smaller/lighter (?) all-in-one controller. For this, i'm currently torn between the Vestax VCI-300 and the Numark NS7. Only further details...reviews...and, a possible in-store demo would sway me one way or another. I'd be interested in anyone's opinion on this matter. I kinda like the old school look of the NS7. Although, bland looking (IMO) i'm sure it more than makes up for it in functionality? The Soul, Funk & Reggae DJ's will love the 7" looking platter with the '45' adaptor, i'm sure! The VCI-300 does look a lot more 'now' aka modern, if a little "apple-ish" in design. Personally, i'm not intertested in multiple cue points and loop points etc. Fundamentally, I want the feel of a Technics 1200 (ideally) or a Pioneer CDJ-1000 (at least). I do a little scratching (sometimes) and (way too many) spinbacks. LOL Any news, tips, advice would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks again! Hi Ean,
First of all, thanks for the news :)
I’ve been watching this thread avidly since you posted it.

I am a cd and vinyl DJ making the leap (finally) to software.
I’ve already filled up a 1TB (yes, 1000GB) external hard drive with 320k mp3s - converted transfers from my cd collection.
I was planning to buy and use Serato Scratch Live as my DJ software.
Wise choice, anyone?

I’m selling my Pioneer CDJ-1000s - as great and stable as they are, i’d like to get a smaller/lighter (?) all-in-one controller.
For this, i’m currently torn between the Vestax VCI-300 and the Numark NS7. Only further details…reviews…and, a possible in-store demo would sway me one way or another. I’d be interested in anyone’s opinion on this matter.

I kinda like the old school look of the NS7. Although, bland looking (IMO) i’m sure it more than makes up for it in functionality? The Soul, Funk & Reggae DJ’s will love the 7″ looking platter with the ‘45′ adaptor, i’m sure!
The VCI-300 does look a lot more ‘now’ aka modern, if a little “apple-ish” in design.
Personally, i’m not intertested in multiple cue points and loop points etc. Fundamentally, I want the feel of a Technics 1200 (ideally) or a Pioneer CDJ-1000 (at least). I do a little scratching (sometimes) and (way too many) spinbacks. LOL

Any news, tips, advice would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks again!

]]> By: Video aula completa sobre o M-Audio Xponent http://www.djtechtools.com/2008/01/19/namm-update-2008-the-year-of-the-controller/#comment-690 Video aula completa sobre o M-Audio Xponent Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:31:48 +0000 http://www.djtechtools.com/?p=156#comment-690 [...] j? sabem que a revolu??o dos equipamentos MIDI est? mudando e revolucionando completamente o mercado da m?sica, e como j? vimos aqui, o M-Audio Xponent ? um dos mais completos [...] […] j? sabem que a revolu??o dos equipamentos MIDI est? mudando e revolucionando completamente o mercado da m?sica, e como j? vimos aqui, o M-Audio Xponent ? um dos mais completos […]

]]> By: SB http://www.djtechtools.com/2008/01/19/namm-update-2008-the-year-of-the-controller/#comment-551 SB Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:19:04 +0000 http://www.djtechtools.com/?p=156#comment-551 Or you may contact me at my e-mail adress (so yours will remain spam-free :-) ): 31337@gmx.net Thank you! A desperate German Vestax customer Or you may contact me at my e-mail adress (so yours will remain spam-free :-) ): 31337@gmx.net

Thank you!

A desperate German Vestax customer

]]> By: SB http://www.djtechtools.com/2008/01/19/namm-update-2008-the-year-of-the-controller/#comment-550 SB Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:03:53 +0000 http://www.djtechtools.com/?p=156#comment-550 Anthony, maybe you can help me, as I am desperately trying to get my hands on a black VCI-100, but i do not speak Japanese. I just sent them an e-mail, do you have Skype maybe? Kind Regards Anthony, maybe you can help me, as I am desperately trying to get my hands on a black VCI-100, but i do not speak Japanese.

I just sent them an e-mail, do you have Skype maybe?

Kind Regards

]]> By: Anthony http://www.djtechtools.com/2008/01/19/namm-update-2008-the-year-of-the-controller/#comment-549 Anthony Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:25:42 +0000 http://www.djtechtools.com/?p=156#comment-549 Sorry, link is litte bit long! Anthony Sorry, link is litte bit long!
Anthony

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