mackie connecting with vci 100

[nunzi]

I wanted to know im new to music and wanted to know if I can connect the vci 100 and the mackie mixer 1402 and use as a mixer or that not possible

[pilmat]

Welcome to the forums.

The VCI-100 does not have any audio capability. Rather it is a pure midi controller to control a piece of software on your computer. For audio, most of us use multi channel sound cards, which could be hooked up to that mixer.

Why that particular mixer instead of a DJ style mixer?

Phil.

[nunzi]

oh ok im new to this i have a macbook with traktor pro and have vci 100 what else do i need to complete my djing i dj dancehall i would greatly appreciate that been hearing different staff from different folks. when it comes to sound effects whst woyld i need to do to add my own while i cant add them ok traktor pro

[Zac Kyoti]

You need a sound card (Laptop>Sound card>Amp or External Mixer).

I wouldn't worry so much about sound fx before you have learned how to really own and operate TPro. After you're comfortable, there are options:

1) Importing custom made files and using them in a Traktor deck
2) Using Ableton concurrently to launch custom samples
3) Using outboard hardware samplers

[nunzi]

so i need a soundcard right do i also need to get a mixer i thgt of a mackie 802 for now then build on later

[photojojo]

Your VCI 100 is your mixer. Some headphones would be good if you don't have any already. You'll need cables to go from your soundcard to amp or stereo or whatever is pushing your sound out. You can find sound cards ranging from around $50 on up to several hundred $$$.