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Hi everybody.
I bought a VCI-400 SE on eBay. And while the package is on the way to me, I'm digging midi maps. I read there are different firmwares for this controller. I am not interested in the audio firmware (stand alone feature), but curious what the midi firmware changes. I downloaded the Vestax updater, but I have no PC with XP, Vista oder Win7. So, I guess I won't be able to update anything.
Now, my question is, what are the changes the FW2 makes to the VCI-400 SE?
Hello,
did you use the VCI400 with MAC Catalina? Does it work?
I am also considering buying a used one
If you do, can we expect more of your custom mappings?
@Viper9711
Yes, the VCI-400 EGE works without problems with my MacBook Pro (late 2013) and TP3. The sound interface works fine, as well. I'm very happy with the this second hand Vestax controller!
@slayformoney
Yes! I´m planning to make mappings for the VCI-400EGE and for the VCI-100SE. Both will share the same functions, FX combos, modifiers and settings. Well, the VCI-100SE will miss some functions due to the lack of controls.
The mappings will be influenced by flashflooder´s concepts. But I don't want to just edit his mapping, so I make a new one from the ground.
Do you have feedback, which FX settings you want? What about Remix Decks? I don't use them, guess I will remove this functionality, because most people use a dedicated extra controller for RemixDecks. What do you think? More ideas? Give me input, what you want/need on the controllers.
Try running the updater in the compatibility mode.Quote:
Originally Posted by c0nsul
If you need any help with testing let me know. I also have one in the works but curious to see what you have in mind!
Updater works fine on Win 10 without having to use any compatibility settings.
That's very good to know. Thanks. I don't have a PC, but I will try it on a friend's computer and report back.Quote:
Originally Posted by padi_04
Windows via Bootcamp works too. I haven't tried via a virtualization (Paralells, etc) so can't vouch for it.
So, finally I flashed the VCI-400SE. I made sure the FW2 for the VCI400SE is installed.
And I reverted from Stand-Alone firmware back to the normal audio firmware. I made this, because I noticed a strange issue with the Stand-Alone functionality: After playing in Traktor for some time, the cue mix knob starts behaving strange. When I turned the knob all to the left, to pre-listen a song, the headphones still play the master signal. Turning the knob all left just made the master a little more quiet. And the volume of the headphones (still mix cue knob all left) increases/decreases when turning the master volume knob!?! This behavior happens suddenly. After restarting the VCI it is gone for some time, but then it happened again. I couldn't reproduce the triggering of the behavior. So I reverted to the original audio firmware. At this stage of testing the strange behavior seems to be solved. And I don't need the Stand-Alone feature.
Did anyone of you had (similar) issues with the sound interface? Does the Stand-Alone-firmware have any other improvements besides the Stand-Alone functionality?
@padi_04: YES! With a Win10 laptop, it worked like a charm! THANK YOU, because without your hint I would be still looking for an ancient WinXP computer.
@stewe: The new mapping grows and grows. As soon as I have written an overview (concept, functions,..), I will publish it here in maps section. And I hope you 8and everybody else interested) will give it a try and have feedback to improve the mapping.
At this moment, I mapped the most basic functions and changes for the mixer, FX and loops in one TSI-file. And I also mapped the jog fx (12 jogfx) in two TSI-files (left+right). Right now I'm mapping the grid section with instant gratification fx, hotcues and one press FX. As soon as that TSI-file ist ready, I will make a manual.
In the meantime you could help me with some of your favorite FX combinations for jogfx, one button fx or supercombos.