First off, thanks for your patience. We all want things to happen fast but sometimes it takes a little extra time to make good things happen. This is certainly a good thing, and its because of all the emails you guys sent to distributors and the community of dj tech tools this special edition vci-100 is happening for real.
The web store for pre-orders is getting the final touches and will be up on Friday morning. In the mean time here is the information you have all been waiting for:
1) The Dj Tech Tools/Ean Golden edition will be exactly the same as the now discontinued black Japan Version. Black with white/blue LEDS and all of the improvements mentioned before in past articles. Contrary to some rumors all the black vci-100s are sold out in Japan and after this short run being made now for Dj Tech Tools there will not be any others for quite a while.
2) This is a limited edition one time run of 100 pieces put together by hand in japan with all custom firmware and plates. None of those 100 are spoken for as of today so on Friday its first come first serve.
3) They will be shipped to America from Japan by may 15th and then dj tech tools will ship them to you directly by may 30th. That is worst case scenario, there is a chance that they will be ready sooner. Paying for all of them upfront will help move up the priority and help Vestax get them out sooner.
4) The price, not including shipping will be $549.00 USD. We will ship world wide.
6) This midi controller will work with all software and is also compatible with past TKS files. However, for the functions to work as listed you will need a copy of Traktor 3.2 and above which is not included in the price.
7) What makes this version Special? Well besides the obvious aesthetic improvements this model will be shipping with a completely unique firmware. Many of the knobs, buttons, and faders are all sending out completely unique midi values that you will not find on any other unit. This allows you control traktor in ways that would require very advanced midi tranlation programming. With the custom firmware and the matching TKS, everything works seamlessly.
8 ) For Example, the faders can enter “Reverse FX fader mode” . Turn the fader down and it engages an effect, move the fader further and the effect blends into the wet effect. Then turn the fader all the way down and it freezes or reverses the effect depending on which one you have selected. In order to do this each fader has to send out 5 different midi messages, many of which have been custom designed for this function. No other midi controller will ship with this kind of performance.
9) If you already have a black or silver VCI-100. You can also get in on the action with the upgrade kit that will be available in about 4 weeks depending on how the design contest goes. Since these 100 units are shipping with a completely unique firmware, then all other units need to go through a cross platform connector software that will emulate the firmware changes for users with 1.1 and 1.2 firmware. The price should be $70 or less which will include plates, TKS and the converter program.
10) The Ean Golden edition has its own special firmware (you could call it firmware 1.3) but you can easily switch back to firmware 1.2 directly on the unit so it will work perfectly with the standard TKS files or other presets that may have been created for other VCI-100s.
We realize that May is a little bit off but here is the honest truth of the mater. Silver vci-100s are readily available and could be shipped with black plates very quickly but I wanted to make this release very special and so all the buttons and parts needed for the black vci-100 will have to be manufactured just for this special release and that takes time. Many thanks to Vestax Japan for making that happen, its a big deal and we appreciate their patience and support of Dj Tech Tools and Controllerism! I cant tell you how much fun it is to actually play with this layout, now that the firmware is done I can use all of the functions and they rock! Here is a sneak peak in the mean time:
Here I have updated the right corner so that you dont need to have foot switches to engage all the cool “under the hood” tricks and features.
The Loop section has also been improved to display which loops are active and easily shorten each loop. Here is also a full view of the controls so you can see how everything will work.
patience paid off! cant wait :D:D:D:D
how much in USD will shipping be to UK as an estimate?
will it ship with full version of traktor?
cheers
I cannot wait for Friday.
One question Friday morning in what time zone ?
I am in UK
Cheers
Hey Ollie, I updated the post with the answer to your questions. Check out number 6.
Ean
I have been a silent fan of your work for a while. It is great to see that your passion for your ART has manifested in this great tool. I live in Brooklyn NY and play alot of soca music, dancehall and electrinica. I purchased a vci 100 last week ( Rock n Soul in mid-town )and asked for the “Golden” edition (not available). Anyway it is a great tool and I know that your version will be soon gone. With that said will any tks files for optimum utilization of the standard vci be available shortly thereafter, I know that I can map to my specific needs if I want but I’m not a fan of doing the work if other more skilled artists do so, I however put their hardwork to proper use while honing my craft. Keep up the great work.
I don’t fully understand all of this, but i know one thing. I want one of those limited edition vci-100s’. Will i be able to buy one in May when i’ve saved enough money or will i have to buy an original-lame-lookin vci-100 and then upgrade it? and if so, will an upgrade really make it the same? Will these REALLY be limited edition??
Regards
sorry for that stupid post(and this correcting post as well) won’t happen again, i’ll borrow the money from a friend or maybe sell my car ’til friday.
Regards
Hey Ean,
Great news, so Friday is the day, I have waited this long for a VCI-100 and just a couple extra months won’t kill me. I am wondering as well what time (Western) would be best to check on Friday to place a pre-order to ensure getting an Ean Golden SE? I’m here on the East Coast (NYC) so I am hoping I won’t have to wake up too early. Thanks……..
“Here I have updated the right corner so that you dont need to have foot switches to engage all the cool “under the hood” tricks and features. “
ean, did u get that idea from one of my posts?
Hi Ean, I became impatient and ordered a VCI-100 Black online via a japanese store, they told me they were out of stock and were waiting for vestax to make more at the end of April. Does this mean that they will be sending me an Ean Golden edition or will Vestax also be making some more Gold VCI-100’s?
I have already paid the deposit with the company and they seem to be quite reputable… any inside information appreciated.
sorry by Gold I meant Black… I just woke up :(
wow!
Combe, I am sorry but this rumour created by Ishibashi Web Shop is not the truth. The black VCI will not return, not as it is planned.
That is why the prices on used black ones are going through the roof everywhere (saw a used Black VCI-100 going for 700 USD!) …
Hi Ean..
I’m a very big fan of what you are doing, and after seeing you in action, I purchased a vci-100. And i remember reading something about, it would be possible to upgrade the old vci-100 to your model So I was woundering how do we do that. If we have the newest firmware, can we then just use a new tks. file or how do we do it?
Lukkaly I have the day off on Friday!
Can you specific the exact time when the store goes on-line?
Oh Crap.. good price… damn… now I got till friday to think about it…
just a lil something i found from messe 2008 on youtube.. enjoy..
???sound card.. new vestax..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=IfGkMTWbL6g&feature=related
vci 300
http://youtube.com/watch?v=z4ayofw0P6E&feature=related
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BFZUcUTxZok&feature=related
reloop
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9T44AsFLApo&feature=related
Vestax VCI-100 MIDI controller with new Mac OS X software “djay” from algoriddim (www.djay-software.com)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=oqSUonPrkE8
Ean Golden and Dj Unkut @ Frankfurt Musikmesse 2008
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ngmtCTcp5E8&feature=related
I just can’t wait!
hi!
question:
as far as you can use the ean golden vci 100 also with former .tks
is it possible to also get regular plates and design, not just for the wheels but for the whole unit for the special ean golden version?
st
Sorry for neglecting your VCI-100 but when’s the VCI-300 review coming to djtechtools? :D
//Vic
Hi Ean thanks for the update. Will the full $549 be payable on Friday or are you taking deposits?
just one more stupid q: since it’s “pre-ordering” will i need the money by the exact time i pre-order or not? if not, can i pay with my master card? :)
regards
where can we get the illustrator template files for the design comp?
Ean, this may look stupid but here I go: will I be able to change the TKS file as usual ? I mean I pretend to mix inside, so I will need to make some changes and probably will get my behringer keyboard conected. or will it be a kind of loocked tks
design competition yes!
looking forward for those illustrator template files…
First of all, dont worry too much about the time guys. I will be posting the store friday morning NY time (which is where I am at the moment)but I am sure everyone will get a chance to grab one at some point on friday.
Now to answer some questions
You can certainly modify the tks file, and this layout is for mixing internally.
Yes, but they wont be cheap (around $70) that will include a translator program that will emulate the firmware changes, the TKS and new plates.
after watching people use the layout at NAMM- I realized I needed some sort of switch to engage the layers without holding down a foot switch. So right out of the box everything works.
Well, to keep things simple and get vestax to make the units as fast as possible we are taking full payment via all credit cards. Now if all 100 do not sell out and you dont have the money, we can possibly work out a deposit on a case by case basis.
That is accurate, they are all sold out. there may be a very small quantity of them made at the same time as my batch (less than 50)that will only be in the japan market. However, after that run there are no more planned for a while. Vestax wants to make them very limited, especially my version.
Yo Ean my man!
I m from Croatia, Zagreb( Europe ) and in this part of the world we are not that familiar with this pre-orders and shipping things, and bying stuff on line, but I would shure like that new BLACK VCI. So, please, do tell : Wher do I sing up 4 one, how can I pay, which amount of money( whole?), and things like that. Please, anyone with some answers, please do tell. THANKS!!
translator program? please explain in detail, i thought that you are able to use standard tks out of the box.
which firmware changes do you mean 1.2? or is there a special ean golden firmware? i thought that the ean golden version and the not any more maunfactured black version are using the same firmware…???
yo ean
do u take part exchanges for old vci’s?? i was under the impression it was just a firmware update and metal plates not a whole new unit, bit confusing
cheers!!!!
Hey Ean,
Are you DJing in NYC? If so when and where???
Hi storm,
I supose Firmware of Ean’s edition has a different MIDI map. Buttons send diferent midi values. For example:
When you press the FX bank button, if you select the bank A, the button under Mix/Frz knob will send different midi value to access directly to reberb. If you select Bank B, the button send another balue to select directly to echo effect (remember that in traktor you can’t select reberb directly, you have only the options next/prev effect).
Then the software to emulate Ean firmware may be similar Enigma’s M-Audio soft to change it’s MIDI keyboards midi signals.
Rialler basically summed it up, but to make it more clear I updated the post. Look at number 7 and 8 for more info on Firmware questions.
There will be no exchanges but those of you with a VCI-100 already can buy a upgrade kit in about 3-4 weeks. This will include plates, a translator that will duplicate the changes made to this units firmware and the TKS. As mentioned above that should run around $70.
I dont have a credit card - will you be accepting payments via paypal? Also, any estimate on shipping costs to the U.K? Many Thanks!
I got the same problem…no credit card.
Paying via paypal would be great!!
no problem guys, i will tell our web designers to make sure we can accept pay pal as well.
yeah…….is a great new for us.
i want to get one too
so this is exactely my question:
how can i use my old .tks that i am using with my silver vci 100 version 1.2 if the new units have a modified firmware which is an other one than in my 1.2 unit?
or am i able to change the firmware by myself?
Will it also be possible to pre-order the upgrade kit on friday?
cheers
Anthony
This is my self-adhesive foil to VCI-100 white limited edition from club-music.cz
http://www.divky.com/vci100-white.jpg
http://www.divky.com/vci100-white-jog.jpg
Hey Ean,
this all sounds really cool. I really hope I will be one of the first 100…
I am living in Germany, do you know if I have to use an adapter, to use the vci EG-edition with the European 220-volt/dual-voltage system?
U are really doing a great job! keep it on!
i would love to submit a design!!
(^_^)
Roll on Friday!
In this edition did you made it easier to add the arcade buttons? I think it would be a cool idea, but I know im asking for too much.
This site is awesome, and Ean + VCI-100 rules!
Question: Will the Ean Golden/DJtech tools TKS(for Traktor 3.2) file be available for download for those that already own the black import or new firmware VCI-100?
BTW: I want in on the plate design contest!!!!
So what’s the bottom line? If we already purchased a black unit from Japan…Just wait 3-4 weeks for the upgrade kit right?
Hey
Am i right if i´m saying that you are going to do a competiton? So when it? going to start? And can you explane this idea a litle bit more
^ I’d be super keen to enter that competition, more for the fact that if I won everyone would have my design on their VCI then winning a free one (although that would be totally awesome!).
Updates plz :]
GAHhh…I jumped the gun on my question…It was answered in section 7-9 of the article. lol. - Bring on that sweet contest! -
For those of you that already own a vci-100 there is more info at #9 in the post above. In terms of the design competition, I will post more info about that next week after we get the web store up.
decided to get one… its on !!
70$ is great!!
even with the euro-dollar currency!!
I’ll wait for the upgrade!
ean,
i like the way you are using the vci. anyway i prefer using the unit in the way the standard version is working. unfortunately it was not possible for me to get a standard black version from japan, so i want to buy your modified version.
as you have written that the vci comes with a new firmware, newer and different from 1.2, is it also possible to “downgrade” to firmware version 1.2? and have the vci “ean golden” release working exactley the same way my old silver 1.2 version does?
and what about the standard tagging of the unit? i really need to get one on friday, but it is most imortant for me the have it working the old way…
bye
I think I this is a bright idea all around for both the Ean and the consumer. Ean golden special edition arcade buttons upgrade kit. I really want to pimp out the VCI-100 as much as possible, without the too much hassle.
The firmware question is a good one and I have answered that in number 10 above. Basically, yes- you can easily switch back to the old vci-100 settings.
Arcade button kits are in the works but I am trying to find a way to make it cost effective for everyone.
Hey Ean,
Really happy for you and your VCI-100 edition. Though I’m more in for the -300, when will you be reviewing the -300?
Bye bye
//Vic
Hoping you can make this work, ’cause that modification rocked my world!
Hi Ean,
will the upgrade kit also be in limited quantities?
Hey Ean, what’s the web stores web address, concerning the Ean Golden VCI-100?
WE will review the 300 when it is produced in about 1 months time. You will see the web store here on dj tech tools. I believe it will be a new tab called store or gear. I think the upgrade kit will be available in larger quantities, not sure how many just yet.
The arcade mod will depend on how many people want it. I think we need to sell 100 or more kits to get a really good deal on the switches- so I will set up a account on fundable.com and if 100 people buy them then we can ship the kits.
Hello Ean,
First of all, I’ve been watching your website trough te last months daily. I still remember when there was only a frontpage, with the movie of you showing the VCI-100 at vestax Japan, and explaing the term “controllerism”. SInce then I bookmarked your page and visited it frequently. Its really great how much has happened since than. Both the (amount of) content as visitors rose to new heights. Nicely done Ean.
Im wanting the VCI-100 ever since it came out. But Ive waited anxiously on your release for months. Finally the waiting is over.
Bart-Jan
we certainly have grown a lot over the past 5 months! Its been really fun to watch and there are a lot more very exciting things planned for the near future. For those of you that cant afford to buy the unit right now and need to put down a deposit, please contact me directly ean @ eangolden.com and we will work something out. As long as all 100 do not sell out immediately, then we can make it work for you for sure.
Thats really great, that a arcade kit is coming up. Im sure your going to sell all 100 units, this is the best controller out in the market and you give it a bang!! The only complaint I have is the wait, but thanks for offering help, to the beginners, when a few was hard to find.
In one of your youtube videos your vci-100 has 2 differant color platers. I was woundering what you used to paint them that didnt effect the touch sencers??
Excitement!
everything still ready for tomorrow?
has the website for purchasing the vci been established yet?
Ean, will there be a pre-order for the upgrade kit aswell?
HELL YES I JUST BOUGHT MINE.. FINALLY.. THE VCI WILL BE IN MY HANDS…
THANK YOU EAN..
BRING ON SOME SPECIAL SPECIAL TIMES!
haha everybody is gettin exited!!! man its gonna be an eternity till i get it in my hands.. but finally I can rest assured its mine… haha
how do you activate it the firmware 1.2 directly on the unit? by preesing a special button during startup? which button is it please explain.
i have already ordered the unit this moring!
;-)
Hi,
I currently have an origional VCI-100, and I am literally salivating at the prospect of being able to have it upgraded to match the performance of the EAN Se - But I live in the UK…….
Is the upgrade something that can be done via an approved UK company, or will I have to ship my unit to the US?
Cheers
D
will traktor work on windows vista.. now I’m thinking of buying a laptop with 2 gigs of memory and at least 160 to 200 gigs of hardrive….. cuz you guys and i know all new computers are coming out with vista.. so is there a patch or anything for it to be used on vista…
Don’t get a PC laptop with Vista. The start up time on a PC laptop with Vista is slow as hell and runs limited Vista software. If you have to get a PC laptop, get Windows XP Pro as your OS. Windows XP Pro is more stable than Vista and will run Traktor nicely. But if you want a fast start up time on a laptop and stable OS, put your money into a new MacBook Pro with 2 gigs of memory, 2.5ghz core 2 duo processors, and 250 gig hard drive. I own both PC and Mac, and the MacBook Pro blows the PC away.
yeah ive been looking at the macbook quite expensive but good.. pc’s are cheaper and they run good.. depending on what u get.. thanks for the info..the only problem is that the new pc’s are all running vista.. i would have to take out vista from the laptop.. and i hear its kinda hard.
Hi ean…
is the new ean golden version vci bundled with traktor LE?
great site btw, keep up the good work…congrats on the launch of the store…
cheers,
chubbz
No, the SE is not bundled with Traktor LE. It will work with LE but the advanced features of the unit require Traktor 3
how do you activate it the firmware 1.2 directly on the unit? by preesing a special button during startup? which button is it please explain.
i have already ordered the unit this moring!
;-)
Its the same way as the other vci-100’s You can switch between firmwares by holding down the loop buttons while rebooting.
so in normal mode the “ean” firmware 1.3 is loaded, pressing loop while starting up the unit will activate firmware 1.2.
s-u-p-e-r!
now i am very excited to get the unit. hopefully one day it will also be possible to get the standard plates in black for the unit.
you can get standard plates in red and blue and they look really cool on black.
I really want some plates for my jog wheels does anyone know where to get them???
um, I dont think you can buy them anywhere at the moment but we are going to have Dj Tech Tools jog wheel plates available soon!
Does the SE include Traktor LE like the standard VCI or no software at all?
In terms of software, we had not planned on shipping with Traktor LE but let me look into including that. The features will only work with Traktor 3.
jog wheels hmmm i wonder if u can put pictures on top of the jog wheels.. like stickers..
well not stickers.. but those pics u put on cars.. kinda like that…