VESTAX VCI-100 MIDI CONTROLLER

Ever since the MP3 was introduced to the music market, the share of people who utilize digital sound data has increased exponentially, with software for remixing digital sound data following suit. However, there weren’t any interfaces that could live up to the professional DJs and producers real time mixing. At the same time, we received many requests for Vestax to design one. After consideration, we decided not to load a sound card in order to prevent any latency that may be caused from processing massive sound data on the same signal line. The VESTAX VCI-100 is highly PROFESSIONAL with a JOG wheel built with sensor and control technology from our turntables.

Vestax is pleased to announce the new VCI-100 DJ MIDI controller. USB based and featuring two jog wheels with sensor and control technology from Vestax’s turntables, the VCI-100 provides professional DJs and Producers with the “feel” of hardware mixing in the software realm.

Vestax has utilized its vest experience as the best DJ hardware manufacturer in the DJ market to design the only control surface that truly serves the Professional DJ/Producer’s real time mixing needs. The VCI-100 provides features that blur the line between hardware mixing and software control. The chassis is roughly the size of a standard Laptop, thin but highly durable, compact, and convenient for transportation.

The key to any professional DJ set up is the quality and feel of the “platters.” The JOG wheel controls on the VCI-100 are constructed with high resolution pulse sensors, touch sensors, and acrylic platter mechanisms. With this combination, operations such as pitch bending, scanning and scratching can be performed with speed and accuracy. 66 software parameters are assignable to the VCI-100’s control section via USB MIDI IN/OUT.

The crossfader curve is adjustable to the user’s preference and the fader movement resistance is calculated on the fly by the VCI-100’s CPU as the data is streamed to the software, therefore, the crossfader curve is customizable regardless if that feature is available in a particular software package.

DJs can get up and running immediately with the included TRAKTOR LE from Native Instruments, and Vestax has created exclusive control assignment files that provide seamless and intuitive control of the TRAKTOR LE software. The VCI-100 is compatible with all software that allows MIDI control assignment and is plug & play with Apple and Windows computers.

FUNCTIONS

*//// 90 parameters of various software are assignable to the VCI-100’s control section via USB MIDI IN/OUT.

*//// The JOG wheel is constructed with a high-resolution pulse sensor; touch sensor and acrylic platter mechanism. With this combination, operations such as pitch bending, scanning and scratching can be performed with speed and accuracy.

*//// The resistance value of the fader movement is AD converted and sent to the software along with curve information created by the CPU inside the VCI-100. Therefore, you can adjust the crossfader curve to your preference whether or not the software you use has curve control.

*//// The DATA SEND LED and JOG wheel SENSOR LED provides clear visual of the current status to assist in an authentic play mode in real time.

*////The power source is selectable from USB bus-power and the exclusive power adaptor. (For best performance and stable operation, please use the power adaptor if the computer’s power capacity is low or if using a USB hub) Â

*//// There are no issues if you don’t have software to operate. TRAKTOR LE (Native Instrument Inc.) is bundled to the VCI-100 with exclusive control assignment files.

*//// The VCI-100 provides simple plug & play working with Apple and Windows computers.

*//// Compatible with all software that allows MIDI control assignment. Each software’s samples of MIDI control assignment files will be available at www.vestax.com soon. Â

*//// The metal body is almost the same size as a standard Laptop, thin but highly durable, compact and convenient for transportation.

 

1.Loop/Sampler section 1

  Lighting Square Push Sw : 3pcs

  Round small Push SW + LED : 4 set

2.Cursor section

  Lighting Square Push SW : 5pcs

3.Channel section (per channel)

  Rotaly Volume : 5pcs

  Small rotary volume : 1pce

  2 color Lighting Square Push SW : 1pce

  Lighting Square Push SW : 1pce

  60mm High quality fader : 1pce

 

  4.Effect and/or Universal section

  Lighting Square Push SW + Rotaly Volume

 

  5.Master section

  Lighting Square Push SW : 1pce

  Small rotary volume : 3pcs

 

  6.Pitch/Tempo/Jog section (per channel)

  45mm Fader volume : 1pce

  2 color Lighting Square Push SW : 1pce

  Lighting Square Push SW : 3pcs

 

  7.Jog Wheel section (per channel)

  Touch sens SW : 1pce

  Touch sensitivity LED : 1pce

  High resolution pulse generator dial: 1pce

 

  8.Cross fader

  45mm stroke variable curve generate fader : 1pce

  Transport section (per channel)

  2 color Lighting Square Push SW : 4pcs

  9.Rear pannel section

  Touch sensitivity level volume : 2pcs

  C.F.curve control volume : 1pce

  Power SW (Adaptor/OFF/Buss power) 1pce

Minimum system requirements

 

  a) Operating System

  > Windows

  Requires Windows XP Service Pack 2. Does not support

  Windows 2000/98/Me

  NOTE: DO NOT connect to a Windows2000 Professional

  PC. The display will turn blue and the computer will

  freeze.

  > Macintosh

  Supports Mac OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.7. Does not support

  previous system versions.

  Multi client environments that operate the VCI-100 with

  more than 1 software are not supported.

b)Hardware

  > Windows

  CPU Pentium III 500 MHz (Advanced CPU required for

  laptops)

  Memory: 256MB RAM

  USB 2.0 Interface

  These minimum system requirements are for the VCI-100

  hardware. If the software’s system requirements are

  higher than the VCI-100, please prepare an advanced

  operating system qualified.

  > Macintosh

  CPU accelerator cards are not supported. The computer

  must have USB connection.

BUNDLED SOFTWARE : TRAKTOR 3 LE

Native Instruments TRAKTOR 3 LE:

  http://www.native-instruments.com

  TRAKTOR 3 LE:

  2 Beat & Tempo Synchronizable Decks

  Instant Loop Function

  4 amazing Master FX

Integrated Beatport Store Access

  Ultra-Fast Database Browsing and iTunes-Import

  System Requirements

  Windows XP (SP2), Pentium III or Athlon 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM

  Mac OS 10.4, G4 1.5 GHz or Dual Core 1.6 GHz, 512 MB RAM

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