Using vci-100 with dvs system

Hey guys,
I've been using my vci-100 for a year now and just recently decided to "upgrade" to a dvs system (turntables + mixer + tsp). has anyone tried using the vci just to control effects, loops and cuepoints with everything else going through an actual mixer?

the way i see it in my head right now, i would have my vci-100 on a laptop stand right on top of my mixer and turntables (where most people put their laptops), and have my laptop off to the side. I could use the turntables/mixer for mixing and go up to the vci when i want to change music/use effects/hit cuepoints etc. anyone tried something similar or have any ideas of how i should go about mapping this?

im in almost the same boat as you... ive just switched from pro to scratch pro and am thinking of re-mapping my behringer to just perform fx, hopefully gonna try it out this friday night ill let you know how i get on

well i´m using my vci100se plus dvs in external mode. works like a charm. i use it for browsing tracks, fx´s and cue point and stuff. no problems at all.

@ earl... will the dvs still work in absolute mode? sorry if thats a noob question but still getting to grips with the scratch side as only upgraded to it 2 weeks ago.

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Originally Posted by earl panda

well i´m using my vci100se plus dvs in external mode. works like a charm. i use it for browsing tracks, fx´s and cue point and stuff. no problems at all.

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cool. did you remap anything or just using the standard?

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Originally Posted by brian_johnstone

@ earl... will the dvs still work in absolute mode? sorry if thats a noob question but still getting to grips with the scratch side as only upgraded to it 2 weeks ago.

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yes it does :)

brilliant, thanks, definately going to have a play this weekend then :D

I use a BCD2000 in a similar way.
Cue and Play buttons for loading, jogs for browsing, EQ and gain knobs n buttons for FX.... and a shed load of other functions :)

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Originally Posted by earl panda

well i´m using my vci100se plus dvs in external mode. works like a charm. i use it for browsing tracks, fx´s and cue point and stuff. no problems at all.

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Same here ... seems like a pretty common way of working

(ok the subtlety is I use my VCi in place of mixer rather than as wel as, but heigh-ho)

I used to use my VCI like this too.....but now its DEAD.

i used it like that until i got Dicers. used it also for 3 deck action