worked like a charm!
used an old desktop with native com ports. Also used a laptop to power using usb (usb power on desktop is unstable, so flashed using desktop's com, powered using laptop's usb).
OS: windows xp sp2
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worked like a charm!
used an old desktop with native com ports. Also used a laptop to power using usb (usb power on desktop is unstable, so flashed using desktop's com, powered using laptop's usb).
OS: windows xp sp2
These kind of statements from Vestax actually pisses me off quite a bit, as they are the ones making a product with a known issue (ramp up issue) and there's no way whatsoever that a customer like me can get that fixed through the official channels.Quote:
Originally Posted by nick-bp
Seriously pissed right now...
Yup.. Vestax team makes me crazy too. 1.3 really rocks. Dunno wtf they say it is not backed. I guess they worry about you can break the device trying to disassemble it to update firmware.. but still I guess everyone disassembled his pc to replace/upgrade parts and did't break it)) If you did - stay away)) Otherwise, if your arms are at the right place do not waste time thinking - go and upgrade to 1.3
I've joined the 1.3 firmware club after upgrading earlier this week. I must admit I've noticed a number of improvements to my VCI 100 as a result of the upgrade such as my jogwheels seem more responsive and the sound from my speakers seem richer (but I may be imagining this). I still need to get used to the new features though as after the upgrade the layout of the buttons change dramaticaly. But to VCI 100 owners contemplating upgrading I would urge you to just go ahead and do it. Now bring on 1.4 firmware!
I used my Dell XPS 1530 running vista and the usb to Serial adaptor on monoprice.com. It worked on my first try. Don't forget to attach the adaptor to the flashkit before snapping it on the pcb!
i received my 1.3 firmware kit yesterday, and have a successfully upgraded vci-100 today!
for this upgrade, i used a dell inspiron 1100 laptop running windoze xp. i also used a USB-to-Serial adapter (google the model #: WBT-3030A) -- it's a little bulky, but it was $10 and it worked. :) i also downloaded the firmware updating software as shown in the upgrade video here. i switched the com port setting in the software from COM3 to COM4, and 43 seconds later my firmware was successfully upgraded.
way to go, guys!
Congrats and welcome to the community :)Quote:
Originally Posted by gstylenyc
thanks! after dj-ing for almost 20 years, i've finally made the move to digital. i've been fortunate to have been able to lug my headphones and crates all over the world and spin at some of the big venues here in nyc. so far, digital makes things slightly easier. :)
the macbook, traktor scratch pro and the vci-100 (because of this site) is where i've started. i've been able to do some amazing things and haven't missed my usual 3 turntable setup. after upgrading my vci's firmware and faceplate i've spent 15 hours straight over the past two days 'playing' with the new gear. amazing stuff.
now, if i can only figure a quick and easy way to digitize these 5,000 records and acetates i have. (yes, i said 'acetates' -- metal records given to certain djs before the vinyl version was pressed for 'regular' djs) :p
this site is great and i'll try to contribute where i can. you guys have built a pretty nice community here.
Success here.
After struggling for ages with a null modem cable, a straight through serial cable worked perfectly. For those in the UK maplin part no L67BT is what I used.
The videos are top drawer and make the process dead easy.
With the new firmware and the overlay, the VCI-100 feels like a totally different device!
Success from me first time!