VCI-300 MKII vs NI S4 What you guys think?

[t3chNOv1LLaiN]

Traktor is where it's at. I have the S4 but am contemplating getting the Vestax VCI-100 and do the DJ Tech Tools mods on it so it can play nice with Traktor, add features and all that good stuff... I would like the VCI-100se because I would like another toy to play with and it seems a bit more portable than the S4 IMHO...

[fullenglishpint]

S4, there's no question. I've used a VCI-300 and they're fine but for traktor i prefer the 100 and I'd deffo have an S4 over my VCI.

[BennyJ]

I think when the new itch software comes out we will have to recompare

[Bitpix]

I think when the new itch software comes out we will have to recompare

Yes thats true we need to see whats the new stuff on it.

[Gr0wTesK]

I played with the S4 yesterday and didnt really like it at all. I just want the new features to hit TSP.

[DJ Nada]

First off, you have to realize this forum is S4 fanboy central. Not that it's a bad product or anything... maybe a little overpriced.
The VCI-300 is a good product, simpler than the S4, which is a good thing. Do you even have the skills to manage 4 decks? I don't (yet), I'll stick with doing 2+fx really well. I think the answer to this question depends on your style of mixing.
The S4 is huge, the VCI fits in a laptop bag, along with the laptop. Consider that too.
Upgrades are free for Serato. The software is free, you can lend your controller to a buddy for him to use, no problems!
Not being a hater, just need to balance out the fanboys here.

[Bassline Brine]

I've spent some time playing with both in GC (on multiple occasions, the guys there know to hook up the stuff when I come in now lol).

They are different. Basically, that's what it comes down to. I see the VCI-300 as more emulating a traditional setup with two TT's and a mixer. The S4 does that, but it also brings in a lot more of the non-traditional as well.

Price wise? You probably get a lot more "bang for your buck" with the S4. The jogs on both, well, that's really a personal opinion. I like both, but the VCI-300 is more "jog-wheel" focuses, while the S4 is more focused on the other controls. It really depends on how you want to mix.

For someone just starting out? The VCI-300 is pretty damned awesome for what it is. The colored waveforms that serato has are a great step in learning how to beatmatch (using the visuals as a crutch, even so).

Honestly, given a choice between the two, I'd personally go with the S4. The cost of the VCI-300 is too much for what it is, IMO. Buying one used though, the VCI-300 go for around $500, which is more than fair.

[tyfurious]

S4... I don't like any of the new VCI's -.-

[SS714SS]

VCI 400 ?? NAMM ?? I got the xponent I like it... but I would like to scratch on a vci 300 or s4... m audio has something coming hopefully at namm.. new xponent....waiting on namm too for a new controller...

[michaeldunne109]

As a person who has a vci-100se and who has never seen or touched an s4 or vci-300 if u want a no frills setup (traditional so to speak) with super tight intergration with its host software id go with the 300. Also if its built anything like the vci100 its a tank.

But if you want something to do 'live remixing' on the s4 is the way to go imo. Even though traktor s4 software is made for the s4 i still dont think your going to get the intergration the 300 has with itch.

I also believe that talk of the 'bridge' is irelavent the cost of the new bridge (if their is one) and a controller will be seriously expensive. You will have to buy ableton, serato and the controller which i think will be super expensive.

If i was you id wait. Next 4months i think will tell alot in software/hardware land.