New TechTools Gear

MIdiFighterShirt-TOp

We just added a few new cool items to the webstore that you might be into. In the blue corner, weighing in at a half pound, we have some amazing MidiFighter T-shirts designed by IV Garb from LA. In the red corner, weighing in at only 2 ounces, we have some funky new knobs and faders to spice up your controllers.

TWISTABLE

VCI-100-knobs
Arcade-Knobs
Our Black Knob/Fader packs are very popular and sell out lightning fast, but they only come in one basic color. To offer even more personalization to your controllers, we are now stocking 2 new colors of knobs — white and fluorescent green — in a larger chunky format. We imported them from the German outfit, DJs Face, a new manufacturer of multi-colored knobs and custom faceplates. Normally each knob runs $4, but we bought them in bulk and passed the savings on to you. They are available in packs of 14 knobs/5 faders ($39) and 8 knobs ($19) in the webstore now.

WEARABLE

midifightershirtlomo

Everyone loved the Pause-Play T’s, but we have been feeling the itch for a fresh new design that speaks to our passion. The MidiFighter T ($24) bears the name of the controllers we will be releasing soon, but it could also be used as an adjective. Are you a Midi Fighter?

PRODUCT UPDATES

Here is the current info on some of our other products:

  • DFAorDOA

    So I’m assuming this means we’ll be able to purchase a midi fighter soon? That alone is worthy of a blog post, and i love the shirt too.

  • kelsey7k

    oh hell yes.

  • RCUS

    I know I’m being lazy on this one but do you know off the top of your head if the knobs and faders fit on an Akai APC40 by any chance?! Thanks!

  • Sarasin

    Ahh yeah!

    My Arcade buttons are already Fluro green!

    BONUS!!!! Thanks Ean!

    Just placed my order for the knobs and fader caps!

  • DJ V1ckz

    I saw these on Ean’s Vci at Lovefest and MELTED. He whipped out his VCI and I was like whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat are those, I didn’t think they’d be available so soon. So cool, DJTT needs to get more colors! Ean are there any tactile differences, is it easier/harder than the old knobs?

  • http://www.dj-nvidia.com/ Dj Nvidia

    Great News, and I can’t wait for the new stuff (like the Midi-Fighter).

    And When are you gonna get more silver Press Play Stickers and high quality USB cords

  • gtron

    ugh, makes me want my own vci even more! Would definitely rock the green ones

  • judeson

    [quote comment="22365"]ugh, makes me want my own vci even more! Would definitely rock the green ones[/quote]

    Amen. LOL

    Arcade bottons, here I come!

  • Dj_Anu

    oh that green ..crew name is GreenTeam Djs..when i get a day job definitely gona cop that green arcade vci…

  • Anonymous

    that tshirt is RAD

  • aikah

    [quote comment=""]that tshirt is RAD[/quote]
    cool

    i’d like to see 2 products

    first a black ( blank )DIY overlay

    second i dream of a kind of transparent piece of plastic that would substitute the metal original overlays.
    so we can put a transparent paper with our custom labels under it , between the vci and the transparent part

    il would be a 2 parts overlay i guess , but transparent and made of hard plastic, with holes that we can cut for knobs , etc…

    cheers

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

    Thanks for the feedback everyone- feel free to offer us any suggestions on other types of products we should work on or anything we could do better! :)

  • Anonymous

    [quote comment=""]Thanks for the feedback everyone- feel free to offer us any suggestions on other types of products we should work on or anything we could do better! :)[/quote]

    Ean, what about a 11-knob option for VCI-300 users? Or a combination of green/white like like at the link I received from the DJ Techtools email?

  • gfocus

    i was hoping for the midifighter release. damn rss got me excited.

    what about using those shirts as promo tool for the midifighter? like people who buy a shirt today get a priority spot on the pre-order list?

  • http:www.korgmidi.com Whatl

    Ah hell yeah! I REALLY want a MIDIFighter!

    Ean – Are you able to release info on how much they might cost? So we can put those pennies away in time for November ;)

  • Grizu

    Now that I switched fron Torq to TS Pro, a midifighter would be dope. I had the chance to touch Ean’s Midifighter at Musikmesse and really liked it.

  • Fotifo

    What is a midi fighter really interesting to see

  • Sunnyk

    you guys should make laptop skins

  • http://www.pcdj.com PCDJ-CASH

    Looks like I am going to have to hide my wallet from myself, i want that t-shirt.

  • Taz

    Shirt looks great Ean. Can’t wait for the MIDI Fighter!

  • Priscilla

    I’d love to see a in-depth performance and tutorial video. I know the website gives them out for free, but a well put together video filled with tips, techniques, and so forth would be a great sell I think. I would totally buy that DVD. Or if can be a paid digital download HD so that the djteachtools team doesn’t even have to ship.

    Just my 2cents

  • DJ Pirate

    Already saving for that midi fighter. Can’t wait, Ean!

  • Anonymous

    I would like to see a light blue version to match with the blue of the overlay and the led light.
    There is any chance to make the knobs and faders painted with Blue UV reactive paint?
    (like this PC fan? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/pimg/FG-016-AK_400.jpg)
    There is a way to make the overlay labels UV reactive too?

    I’m just imagining a shiny blue vci-100 :D

  • Vinicius Hoffmann [Brazil]

    [quote comment=""]I would like to see a light blue version to match with the blue of the overlay and the led light.
    There is any chance to make the knobs and faders painted with Blue UV reactive paint?
    (like this PC fan? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/pimg/FG-016-AK_400.jpg)
    There is a way to make the overlay labels UV reactive too?

    I’m just imagining a shiny blue vci-100 :D[/quote]
    I forgot to put my name on :)

  • Anonymous

    might have to pick up a shirt. I have this one

    http://www.sgclub.com/singapore/wts_vintage_mc_166264.html

  • Anonymous

    Damn, I can’t wait for the midifighter. Might put me off buying a Trigger Finger or MASCHINE for a bit.

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

    Midi Fighter announcements are coming very soon… Its hard to explain how very cool this controller is going to be. We made a lot of changes and improvements to the core set up, its going to be offered in 2 configurations:

    1) 16 button Kit Set – build your own version and totally customize the color scheme of the buttons and top sheet. expandable so you can add your own custom analogue components. totally open source firmware. Assembly requires no soldering and can be done in 20 minutes.

    2) pre-made dj instruments with 16 buttons and analogue controls – completely gorgeous and bad ass musical instruments made from wood and metal- specifically designed for very exact dj uses. Imagine the love child of a monome/battle mixer/arcade controller/

  • http://www.myspace.com/tiotcmusic tiotc music

    Any Chance you’ll be getting the new knobs and faders in different colour’s ?
    I have the original arcade buttons the blue,green,red,yellow and I would love to have the knobs and faders to match the 4 colours on both sides !!

    Cheers for the great new developments Ean

  • kelsey7k

    badass! thanks for the MidiFighter details…i think i’m leaning toward the custom build concept…cant wait for the release!

  • DFAorDOA

    Ean, your just making me want a midi fighter even more.

  • http://tos.network.in.rs ToS

    Cant wait to see those DJ instrumnts. Then I can steal some ideas into my own MIDI.

  • moral intoxication

    yall arent in the streets ditchin thugs with ur controller straped to your back like the nija tho.

  • Brian

    Midi fighter?

    How about vinyl fighter?

  • Cutta Boi

    Just my luck, placed an order for arcade kit & other bits (shipping to UK so not cheap!) then the next day you guys add new white knobs (which I’ve been looking for!!) and this cool ass t-shirt!!

    So gutted :(

    May get too tempted and get it in a week or two though!! :P

  • Priscilla

    Dang I can’t wait for the release. I was saving up for vci100 but now i’m jazzed to see what comes out and how affordable it is.

  • mblakely

    I can’t find the green knobs, and when I click the link it takes me to the shopify “admin” login I think.

  • kelsey7k

    [quote comment=""]I know I’m being lazy on this one but do you know off the top of your head if the knobs and faders fit on an Akai APC40 by any chance?! Thanks![/quote]i can’t speak to whether the knob/fader specs of the APC and VCI are similar…but one thing to consider about these knobs is they have a marker on them and the APC knobs are endless. i know it’s small detail, just sayin.

  • http://myspace.com/aout6 aout6

    arrrggghhhhhhhhhh! i just recently bought the black ones… would love the green chunky ones! I HATE YOU !!!!!! :D

  • Anonymous

    no 2x t-shirt?? thats fcked up Ean… no love.

  • Abyrne7

    Ean do you think that there will be enough midi fighters available so that they dont all get scooped up as soon as they are released?

  • Guy

    Love that shirt..
    Ean, is it a possible to purchase the digital print, so i could print it on a shirt of my choice?
    idea – you can make a ‘remix the shirt’ competition!
    interesting experiment

  • Seemartinbreak

    I want to know if the midifighter will have the same outline as ean bento and midli.. And will it be mapped out? The four lights make me think that it also has scenes, does it??? Finally does the cutomizable mean that there’s room for more buttons with the same chip… Cause I want something with maybe 36 buttons!! YEAH

  • Seemartinbreak

    Sorry I forgot, any estimated PRICE???

    out of curiousity was the umc32 and sawna buttons used for this controller?

  • midifidler

    [quote comment="22448"]Sorry I forgot, any estimated PRICE???

    out of curiousity was the umc32 and sawna buttons used for this controller?[/quote]

    Do the math 16 LED + 16 Buttons + EXTRA => 32 …

    The buttons are Sanwa (only the best)

    All the electronics/software have been engineered by the DJTT team.

  • logan

    how about some 2xl tees for us larger midi fighters?

  • RCUS

    [quote comment="22405"][quote comment=""]I know I’m being lazy on this one but do you know off the top of your head if the knobs and faders fit on an Akai APC40 by any chance?! Thanks![/quote]i can’t speak to whether the knob/fader specs of the APC and VCI are similar…but one thing to consider about these knobs is they have a marker on them and the APC knobs are endless. i know it’s small detail, just sayin.[/quote]
    [quote comment=""]how about some 2xl tees for us larger midi fighters?[/quote]

    You totally just saved me some $$! That was a big oversight on my part actually. Now I am on the hunt for some colored encoders unless DJTT has them in the wings.

    I currently have the top section of my APC40 mapped with Bento’s SMart Mixer and I could use 5 colored encoders to make those controls stand out more. definitely not a necessity but would be nice.

  • seeMARTINbreak

    still waiting on “Midi Fighters- Mid November”

    any news???

  • Glen

    Hey Ean,

    I’m really looking forward to modding my knobs on the VCI-300. I find the original knobs a bit small. But I’m more looking for the Xone 92 type of EQ knobs. How do you know wich will fit the VCI?

    I can find verry little information about this on the web.

    YThanks in advance.

  • djqueen.b

    Hey does anyone know the best way to remove the black vci-300 nobs and CAREFULLY replace them with the new green ones??? I really don’t want to screw it up!

    Thanks =]

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