Opinions wanted about Vestax VCI 100 SE

**Richie_Twinz** · 07-20-2011, 04:44 AM

Hi guys,
I'm looking to buy a controller, I have TSP2, an A4DJ and a pair of Numark Pro TT-2's. I had in mind using my TT's and timecodes with a VMS4 but I might leave that til a later date when the cash flow is a little more fluid (and possibly end up getting an S4 or the Denon DNMC6000!!!!!)
Until that time I'd still like to use a decent controller, one that won't have a bunch of glitches, mapping problems, component problems (I've heard and read about a bunch of problems with the VMS4 and it's kinda put me off the idea!).
Not too worried about controlling 4 decks just now so I'd like to know if the VCI 100 is a good choice? I may have an opportunity to get an DJTT SE version fairly cheap. Any suggestions?

Bless

**derschaich** · 07-20-2011, 05:46 AM

love it, nothing more to say

**photojojo** · 07-20-2011, 07:20 AM

The 100 SE is a fantastic controller that's built like a tank.

**fullenglishpint** · 07-20-2011, 08:47 AM

I love my VCI-100SE, are you looking at the mk1 or mk2 model?

**Richie_Twinz** · 07-20-2011, 09:26 AM

The one I've seen is the MK1. I saw on here that they'll be do a mapping for TP2 and a new overlay for the VCI 100, sounds good.

**fullenglishpint** · 07-20-2011, 09:36 AM

Bear in mind that unless you buy a VCI that's already had its firmware upgraded, you'll need a DJTT upgrade chip to fully utilise the VCI's potential.

To be quite honest, and I know this has been my answer to a lot of questions recently, I'd seriously consider the Novation Twitch. It's the first thing that's tempted me away from my VCI and it's a whole lot less effort to get that than to go hunting around for a firmware chip and buying an overlay.

It's a 2 channel, high quality controller of comparible size, all it's missing is jogwheels (and a DJTT mapping, but that may be available in the future if enough of us ask for it). Also you get ITCH free which is a very good deal.

**kooper1980** · 07-20-2011, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by fullenglishpint

To be quite honest, and I know this has been my answer to a lot of questions recently, I'd seriously consider the Novation Twitch. It's the first thing that's tempted me away from my VCI and it's a whole lot less effort to get that than to go hunting around for a firmware chip and buying an overlay.

It's a 2 channel, high quality controller of comparible size, all it's missing is jogwheels (and a DJTT mapping, but that may be available in the future if enough of us ask for it). Also you get ITCH free which is a very good deal.

Pusher!!