Its Friday! That means another classic DJ video, and this week we bring you one straight from our own cameras. I went down to LA last week to show a group of well-known DJs the ropes on Traktor and their new VCI-100 Arcade controllers. We sat down to talk about the world of controllers and how it’s changed the game for them. My Favorite line is when Donald Glaude says “This is stuff you imagined!”

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Many of our readers are from around the world, so you may not be familiar with some of these DJs, but I assure you that they are all very well respected and have nearly 90 collective years of DJing between them! DJ Dan, Charles FeelGood and Donald Glaude all started playing house music together more than 20 years ago–long before electro was around and when minimal was just techno. They have been steadily cruising around the globe, spreading the music and have managed to stay friends to this day. DJ Aero, who picked up one of our first arcade controllers more than a year ago, tours the world with Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee,  putting on an a high performance show where he combines turntablism and controllerism into one very exciting mix. We really appreciate the exposure that these guys are providing DJ TechTools and controllers in general.

  • Anonymous

    Link?

  • judeson

    Wow.

    Didn’t know Dan and Glaude were all about the DTT VCI.

    Nice.

  • http://www.myspace.com/djstylus_nyc dj stylus

    i know how exactly how they feel. and am even more proud of myself for putting together my on arcade mod… with the help of dj techtools of course..
    :>)

  • http://www.myspace.com/djstylus_nyc dj stylus

    [quote comment=""]i know how exactly how they feel. and am even more proud of myself for putting together my on arcade mod… with the help of dj techtools of course..
    :>)

  • mtvstinks

    Thanks Ean, Can Please make a TR-1 DJTT sig model. I will pre-order

  • Priscilla

    I would def get a signed one.

  • Sarasin

    EPIC FAIL!

    That beer\soda can and a half a beer on the DJ table……big NO NO in my house.

    :)

  • Anonymous

    [quote comment=""]EPIC FAIL!

    That beer\soda can and a half a beer on the DJ table……big NO NO in my house.

    :)[/quote]hahahah “fuck mixing”
    best qoute ever

  • Glenn Haven

    Im getting the Vestax TR-1 soon, any chance for tsi on it?

  • BodegaBrad

    I’d like to see a pt. 2 with them actually using the equipment. Beer and a room full of DJ’s = great jam session.

  • Abyrne7

    That vid just wants me to rock out on my VCI SE!

  • b33son

    Is that Mike (Balance??…don’t quite remember his last name)?

  • duerr

    sweet video. really makes me want to grab an arcade-modded VCI-100!

  • DJ V1ckz

    dude i wish I was at that fuckin get together, I like have to mix right now lol. we need to have a fat ass DJTT party, that would be so fun. Anyone going to see B33sson and Ean at the Love Parade?

  • http://ajorbit.com AJ ORB/T

    YESSSSSSS !!! THE REVOLUTION !!!!!! I do want to see the JAM SESSION !!! !!!! CONTROLLERIST AND DIGITALIST UNITE !!!

  • http://www.ome-les.com Tekki

    [quote comment="21907"]I’d like to see a pt. 2 with them actually using the equipment. Beer and a room full of DJ’s = great jam session.[/quote]
    I’m with you BodegaBrad!

    [quote comment="21913"]Anyone going to see B33sson and Ean at the Love Parade?[/quote]

    WTF?! Is this true? Loveparade Germany? :eek:

  • http://www.eangolden.com Ean Golden

    [quote comment="21902"]Thanks Ean, Can Please make a TR-1 DJTT sig model. I will pre-order[/quote]

    we are actually seriously considering that! :)

  • Anonymous

    odds for mods for vci-300 in the near future? :)

  • rvltion909

    [quote comment=""]odds for mods for vci-300 in the near future? :)[/quote]

    DJTT you guys fukin ROCK! That shit is awesome and such an exclusive, intimate treat! GREAT to see all these talented heads embracing the new shit. What a great way to show the “GOD” status of these guys and the everyday shmoeness of them too. Way inspiring to the little bedroom kid who thinks to him/herself (HEY, I can do that!)

  • Tom

    I live in Thailand (Phuket) and not so long ago dj dan played at club sound and I’m sorry but that was one of the most terrible sets I’ve ever heard!
    So for me he is not a great dj. Dunno about the rest.

  • DjAriser

    [quote post="2453"]I live in Thailand (Phuket) and not so long ago dj dan played at club sound and I’m sorry but that was one of the most terrible sets I’ve ever heard!
    So for me he is not a great dj. Dunno about the rest.[/quote]

    Everyone has a good and bad day.

  • Anonymous

    I’ve liked DJ Dan for a long time. This vid makes me wanna trade my Xponent/Torq for VCI100/Traktor.

  • Darrel Asbury

    Damn Tommy Lee isn’t in Motley Crue anymore

  • Tom

    [quote comment="21925"][quote post="2453"]I live in Thailand (Phuket) and not so long ago dj dan played at club sound and I’m sorry but that was one of the most terrible sets I’ve ever heard!
    So for me he is not a great dj. Dunno about the rest.[/quote]

    Everyone has a good and bad day.[/quote]
    [quote comment=""]Damn Tommy Lee isn’t in Motley Crue anymore[/quote]

    Well that’s true but that was more then just bad… And it looked like he was not interested or trying. Just kept on talking with his mate during his set. Anyway it’s off topic so… Just my and loads of others people opinion in Phuket.

  • Handata

    i think more so this is proof to where dj’s are going and more about what they want to use in order to dj. controllers are going to only get bigger and better. i cant wait for the right one with all the right features and the perfect interface/software. software is i think what makes a controller.

    personally i use and xponent and would love to see a vid like this featuring that controller doesnt matter to me if its just club dj’s that noone knows. i just wanna see real ppl showing off all the capabilities of the xponent.

  • Anonymous

    I think it’s just a matter of time now that Pioneer will not be the flagship!

  • http://www.redvoidmusic.com/blog/ redvoid

    That’s some high praise for Traktor / VCI-100 from the electro-house peeps. I enjoyed their commentary but wish like some of the other posters there was at least a couple of brief performance clips of these top DJs turning the VCI-100 out.

  • Sarasin

    [quote comment=""]That’s some high praise for Traktor / VCI-100 from the electro-house peeps. I enjoyed their commentary but wish like some of the other posters there was at least a couple of brief performance clips of these top DJs turning the VCI-100 out.[/quote]

    Well….The one guy did say he had his for a year already.
    Lets see the action!

  • http://www.djaero.com DJ Aero

    Thanks Ean for all the videos and the great meeting. Just to be clear Tommy Lee is still in Motley Crue. They just did Crue Fest 2 and are heading back to Europe soon.

  • Anonymous

    Many props Ean. :) Any updates on the VCI-300 TSI? maybe some mods and a semi-clear overlay? :)

  • http://www.eangolden.com Ean Golden

    [quote comment="21944"]Thanks Ean for all the videos and the great meeting. Just to be clear Tommy Lee is still in Motley Crue. They just did Crue Fest 2 and are heading back to Europe soon.[/quote]
    oops- I am clearly out of the loop. Had no idea they were back together. :)

  • VCI-300 TSI

    Sup Ean;

    Its been over a year now, since it was mentioned that DJTT would be eventually providing a VCI-300 TSI (and possible overlay)?

    http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7414

    Is there any truth to this? Its been ages, and for me and im sure many others, it just not financially feasible to purchase (what seems to me) to be an inferior product for the same amount of money (ie STOCK (silver-yuck) VCI-100 + sound card + firmware + overlay + hope of finding black buttons etc + ripping the unit apart (or paying u to do it) and the time it takes as opposed to a nice shiney new clean looking black unit with more room to breath (what 3 or 4 buttons less than vci-100?) built-in sound + better buttons/faders + hi-precision and larger platters, and with any luck a nice little FX add/on expansion coming) (imagine the possibilities!). Now as much as i understand the VCI-100 following, Its high time for some VCI-300 mods bro! :)

    I’m sure i am not the only one who would be perfectly be willing to order and purchase a 100% working custom DJTT TSI and overlay… for a reasonable price, it it were available, and who knows some ppl may even consider some button modded SE versions even. :)

    So will there be any news on this soon? Is there any truth to what has been said about a DJTT VCI-300 TSI (and overlay?) coming “soon”?

  • http://www.eangolden.com Ean Golden

    OK- I understand your frustration. We promised a mapping and it never came. Well a few things to keep in mind.

    1. IMO- VCI-100SE + AUDIO FIRE 2 ($749) = a much better controller and sound card than the vci-300

    2. I work 12 hours a day 6 days a week for next to nothing. I cant do everything and manage to not go insane.

    3. bento has our vci-300 (i dont even have one) so please go yell at him to hurry up with the mapping.

    what I can do- I have now requested one of my own so we can start on the mapping. How you can help- round up support for your cause in the forum with a poll. Make a lot of noise and it will move up the priority ladder.

  • DJTT ftw!

    [quote comment="21970"]OK- I understand your frustration. We promised a mapping and it never came.
    [/quote]

    Hence the frustration. I apologize for any post hijacking but the forums were not “really” answering anyones questions regarding this, and i for one was starting to wonder if there was really an truth to those promises, promises. :)

    [quote comment="21970"]

    1. IMO- VCI-100SE + AUDIO FIRE 2 ($749) = a much better controller and sound card than the vci-300

    [/quote]

    Sound card excluded (i’m still pretty happy with my ol’ egosys waveterminal) :) … Wouldn’t a nicely mapped VCI-300 + VFX-1 (or other fx controller) traktor mapping be a better solution overall? Clearly the VCI-100 (stock – out of the box product) is old and inferior in comparison to the VCI-300 (3-4 more buttons and small inaccurate platters is not really all that convincing to me). Really the only thing lacking imo is Traktor Support / Overlay and possible Arcade button mods. Aside from those differences, what makes the VCI-100 better when u could theoretically do all the same for the newer model? And from what Bentosan is hinting at, the VCI-300 TSI and Overlay will be (or could be) even better than the previous VCI-100 mapping (if that day ever comes). :)

    [quote comment="21970"]
    2. I work 12 hours a day 6 days a week for next to nothing. I cant do everything and manage to not go insane.
    [/quote]

    Understood, but is this not an opportunity for you to capatalize on your abilities and efforts (and the requirements of others) for some additional financial gain? You deserve to be compensated for your efforts. :) And even if its just a trickle, it could be a long-lived trickle). The demand is obviously there (imo EVERY VCI-300 owner who uses Traktor WILL buy your mapping w/ overlay and could be a lot of potential sales). :)

    [quote comment="21970"]
    3. bento has our vci-300 (i dont even have one) so please go yell at him to hurry up with the mapping.
    [/quote]

    If he (Bento) works for you or with you, wouldnt that be your job? (To yell at or attempt to motivate him)? lol. Im sure my and others yelling/begging/pleading will not do much to motivate him. From what i gather, (and i could be mistaken) we have been doing that for a year already…

    [quote comment="21970"]
    what I can do- I have now requested one of my own so we can start on the mapping. How you can help- round up support for your cause in the forum with a poll. Make a lot of noise and it will move up the priority ladder.[/quote]

    Music to my ears! :) It seems to me that demand is there for your custom TSI’s. You have obviously proven yourself in that department, so why not capitalise on the demand? I can only suggest that u consider taking pre-orders/requests/votes for ANY/ALL wanted TSI’s + overlays. You make the polls, you do the mappings, (hire some ppl to help), and then we pay you for them. :) And please give us at least a semi-concrete ETA so we can stop asking/bitching/moaning/pleading. Its been way too long already and you know it. lol. We are counting on you man! :D

    Last but not least, I want to thank you Ean, and your team for all your efforts and as a result re-kindling my interest in producing/mixing and this new wave of controllerism. Your contributions are doing us a great service and are definately appreciated, and i sincerely want to thank you for that. :)

  • Anonymous

    [quote comment="21970"]

    2. I work 12 hours a day 6 days a week for next to nothing. I cant do everything and manage to not go insane.

    [/quote]

    too late. ;) lol

  • http://www.djtechtools.com/2009/10/04/dj-of-the-month-charles-feelgood/ DJ of the Month: Charles Feelgood at djtechtools.com

    [...] DJ Tech Tools caught up with Feelgood and friends in LA between gigs to talk about their experiences using controllers. Afterwards, we followed up with Charles for this interview, where he reflects on what he’s [...]

  • http://debtreliefinsights.com/ DR

    [quote comment="21944"]Thanks Ean for all the videos and the great meeting. Just to be clear Tommy Lee is still in Motley Crue. They just did Crue Fest 2 and are heading back to Europe soon.[/quote]
    oops- I am clearly out of the loop. Had no idea they were back together. :)

  • jerry

    I would like to replace the silver tops (jog wheels) on my vci with black ones. How to do this?

    Jerry

  • Manalog

    Weren’t these cats part of the Funly Techno Tribe…back in the day?! I believe dj Czech…Kimball Collins were in that too?! Ah those were good times… Anyways, nice to see some of the tools of the trade evolve and establish themselves among reputable djs. Rad!

  • http://dspro.bravehost.com The Engineer

    Is that Mike (Balance??…don’t quite remember his last name)?

    Yea. Mike Ballance.

  • http://dspro.bravehost.com Adam Messer

    I love these guys, I’ve hung out with DJ Dan and Glaude out here in Denver, CO years ago with my best friends at the time Stephen and Sharrie Aldridge. buy that takes me back. Great job TT for getting some time with these guys. YES, VERY well respected DJ’s.

  • http://dspro.bravehost.com Adam Messer

    ‘Weren’t these cats part of the Funly Techno Tribe…back in the day?! ‘

    IT was called the Funky Techno Tribe and I still have one of their shirts from the mid 90′s.

  • http://www.recmode.com.br RECMODE

    the mac computer is falling. rsrsr
    great controler

  • harm-onit

    This is CRAP you imagined, he says…

  • harm-onit

    This is CRAP you imagined, he says…

  • harm-onit

    This is CRAP you imagined, he says…

  • harm-onit

    This is CRAP you imagined, he says…

  • harm-onit

    This is CRAP you imagined, he says…

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