VCI-300 in Action- Tempo Trick

Written by Ean Golden on June 30th, 2008 26 Comments

I know, I know- there have been a lot of posts on the vci-300 lately. Some of you are probably wondering if you should be thinking about selling the vci-100. Don’t worry, there is a video on the way that will break down the real differences between the 2 in a clear manner. Here is a new video that demonstrates a cool tempo trick that anyone can use but is easy to perform out of the box with a vci-300.

So, just to recap, you need to assign:

a few cue point hot keys
have a auto loop button and some way to shorten that to a 1/16th or 1/8th
assign a few buttons to change the pitch range or lower/raise the pitch in large amounts.
throw in some effects on the build up and make it even more effective.

The concept is to be able to establish the tempo of the new song by hand using beat juggling, then slowly lower the pitch while playing a single kick. With the the pitch at -30% or so let the track play out, and a good baille funk track is now some really nasty crunk at 75 bpm.

Right at the end of a big build up or transition (preferably on a crash) set a short loop (1/8th note) and bring the pitch back up to normal speed. Release the loop and boom, your back at 130 BPM, and that boring intro has been upgraded to a serious amount of energy.

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luv2xra

nice video keep up the good work.
DJLp

There's that good lighting and sound quality again. If that's the "secondary" equipment (ha ha)…consider it a proven winner.

Lp
Brian

Ean,

As always, killer tutorial! Do you have an eval VCI-300 package, or are they available in the US yet? If they are available now, can you let us know where you got yours? PSSL has a release date of Aug 01 2008 for this…

Thanks! Brian
earwax

nice! i use ssl and am interested in the vci-300. this video is showing me that there may be more than meets the eye with this controller. thanks and do more on the 300!!!
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Not impressed, sorry. (ellaskins had a better video, of a roughly same idea)
Marconia

Not impressed, sorry. (ellaskins had a better video, of a roughly same idea)

Will there every be any effects for ITCH? Its a shame that that controller has a mic input and a dope soundcard with 1/4'' outs..all its missing are some effects. Filter and delay are must haves.

holla
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that's sick!
Ean

<blockquote cite="#comment-8088">Not impressed, sorry. (ellaskins had a better video, of a roughly same idea)

Um, and how exactly are we supposed to know that? Watch every one of his 10k videos? Jeez dude, generally people dont hate on folks giving out good, free information.
Terry Nutkins

<blockquote cite="#comment-8088">Not impressed, sorry. (ellaskins had a better video, of a roughly same idea)

Show us some of your videos Dj Tossbag if u can do better
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To "Nutty Terrins": Internet users…always ready for flaming.

To "Ean": I don't hate, I just hardaly dislike. (no really, where did you find hate in that one line?)

Update:

Internet users…always ready for flaming and turning blog comments to forum-like for such purposes.

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DJLp

Tos,

It's all good. I think what you may be missing is the normal vibe of comments and forums on this site. First, Ean wasn't trying to impress us. The site and forum are about discovery and sharing. Yes, opinions are traded and welcome as are yours. I think your post was literally the first of it's kind. That's not to judge it…it's just to say there's been nothing like it that I've seen on this site so far.

In summary, it's ok that you weren't impressed and it's ok that you said it (that's your right) but just know the video was for the people who hadn't seen the 1 you saw and for more insight into the product. Ean is not trying to say look what I can do…everyone-worship me! That's not even his vibe. If you check his history, his bookings and industry respect for product reviews are plenty for any ego. All he's done in developing this site is share. Please note that he didn't post a video of "watch this," he TAUGHT those that didn't know HOW to do it. The CAPS are for emphasis, not volume or anger.

Personally, I'd like to see the video you speak of. Not so much to compare but to continue the tradition of this site…sharing information. It's not an "Ean" site. If you haven't already poked around, there are videos, tips and links from several contributors. Join in…it's family dude. I don't think you meant any harm but in print your post had a tone that probably caught some of us off gaurd.

Welcome and please…share what you know, what you've seen and what you'd like to see. That's how we do.

Peace,

Lp
Ean

To "Ean": I don't hate, I just hardly dislike. (no really, where did you find hate in that one line?)

lets certainly not start a flame war here, and I agree there was certainly no "hate" there. I just meant "hating on" which is a very casual california way of saying: "your talking smack son, so best recognize before someone steps up and regulates! " ;-) no really, in all seriousness- i just didnt understand why that criticism was really that helpful. However, if you would kindly point me to the video you mentioned i am curious to watch it.

Not so much to compare but to continue the tradition of this site?sharing information. It?s not an ?Ean? site. If you haven?t already poked around, there are videos, tips and links from several contributors. Join in?it?s family dude.

Very nicely put DjLP, that just about sums it up. Dj TT is not my site, its a collective place to positively teach each other new tricks and tools. Every one is more than welcome to criticize content, I just ask that it be constructive criticism.

Thanks guys!
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Constructive criticism really helps us all.

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Give Ean some credit he was cue juggling on those horrid cue juggle buttons while showing a technique that he obviously has not mastered yet, but the theory is there and i think its pretty nice personally. Practice the hell out of this, throw in your own personal twist and i see no reason why it would not be a huge crowd pleaser :)

Good stuff Ean :)
Boyku

Thanks for the trick! I assigned the pitch bend function to a knob on my padkontrol and it worked very well in combination with cue point juggling on the pads. I still need some practice making it sound smooth though :-)
Anonymous

Ean,

As always, killer tutorial! Do you have an eval VCI-300 package, or are they available in the US yet? If they are available now, can you let us know where you got yours? PSSL has a release date of Aug 01 2008 for this?

Thanks! Brian

in moscow we allready have units at vestax dealer's shop, but the price…. 22500ru = 953$=(
Luis Mondragon

Hi, are you aware of this open source project?:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/auroramixer/26222681…

Check it out
http://tos.network.in.rs DJ ToS

I don't see advantages of aurora versus other open source midi controllers. It forces you to use that number and that layout of controls(people tend to build their midi controllers because ideas of device deigners dont fit their needs, ie. Arcade buttons mod). Introducing max/msp to convert aurora data to midi is just another link in the chain and you definetly can't plug aurora into another midi-compatible device(ie. synth) and use them together… (please correct me if I'm wrong)
dj Mystik

I can't wait for the shipping of "PSSL" please Ean more video will be great for US
gilio

do i still need a sound card for my laptop if i wanna buy the vci 300?
http://www.eangolden.com Ean Golden

no, the vci-300 has a built in sound card.
http://beatsnbars.wordpress.com/2009/05/18/controllerism-with-a-vestax-vci-300/ Controllerism with a Vestax VCI-300 « BeatsnBars

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How do I engage the AUTO LOOP, when i press it, it turns YELLOW and thats it….I just got the 300 tonite and will use it at a gig…Not looking to use it tonite but I wanted to work on remixex for a show next week, I would appreciate a reply, thanks…TRU
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