VCI-100SE vs VCI-100 SE Arcade Controller
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    Default VCI-100SE vs VCI-100 SE Arcade Controller

    I'm about to purchase a VCI-100 from Djtechtools.com and wanted a bit of clarification as to why the arcade controller is $300 more?

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    I haven't got one but I presume it's because it's got custom added (ie someone has had to open it up and hand solder) the arcade buttons which, i understand, are much better in terms of response.

    You could just get the SE without the arcade controls and then add them later yourself with the diy kit (which i presume is cheaper that buying it custom made)
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    yeah, maybe i should have a go at soldering ^ ^


    also, a bit off topic - but i noticed you used the Audio Kontrol 1, is this better than the presonus firebox?

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    I've never used a presonus firebox but i rate the audio kontrol 1. Great as a studio soundcard and also really straight forward for digital djing. Solid build for taking to gigs and also has a few midi knobs on it as well. I've even played small parties like bbqs etc just using the audio kontrol 1 (which comes with traktor le - if you haven't got traktor pro).

    Cause it is by NI it somehow feels like it was developed with traktor in mind - not that other soundcards dont work just fine too.

    I hear good things about the audio 2 dj but it's got rca outs and i wanted balanced stereo jack to use for producing too.

    nb this is well off topic :-)
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    haha fuck it, it's my thread

    cheers for that mate, does the kontrol 1 lack quality as it's USB not firewire?

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    The arcade edition is:

    way cool
    way fun
    super sweet
    will get you chicks
    will clean your room

    totally worth the extra 3 bills imho

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    Quote Originally Posted by EanGolden View Post
    The arcade edition is:

    way cool
    way fun
    super sweet
    will get you chicks
    will clean your room

    totally worth the extra 3 bills imho
    LOL!!! I'm still waiting for it to clean my room. The rest is all true!
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    re usb lacking quality... not that my ear can hear. Absolutely crystal with my powered monitors. I'm running krk vxt4s. Mega crisp

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