# VCI-100 - Instant Problem :( **URL:** \ **Category:** Controller Mappings\ **Created:** [June 14, 2010, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/vci-100-instant-problem/11858 "2010-06-14T13:18:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Endy101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e19adc/32.png) [@Endy101](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Endy101)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2010, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/vci-100-instant-problem/11858/1 "2010-06-14T13:18:15Z")
**VCI-100 - Instant Problem šŸ˜ž** Ok. Just bought a VCI-100 which Iā€™ve been waiting weeks for. Updated LE to Traktor Pro and was all geared up to get stuck into doing my own mapping tonight however, Iā€™ve already came across a problem Iā€™ve no idea how to fix: Iā€™m using the mapping that Traktor Pro has pre-set for the VCI-100 but Iā€™ve deleted a lot of it out with the plan of doing my own. The problem Iā€™m having is the button below the 4th ā€œEffect Parameterā€ knob is called CH01.Note.D5.. and my effect button below the small black balance knob is also called CH01.Note.D5.. This basically make one of the buttons unusable as it will only ever do what the other one does. Iā€™ve also noticed a similar problem with another button, Iā€™ve just not bothered listing it. There could be more. Surely this canā€™t be right? I mean, surely? it makes no sense?? Iā€™ve had a quick look on google and I canā€™t seem to find anyone else with this problem. All I can think is itā€™s something to do with the fact Iā€™m using the pre installed mapping that comes with Traktor Pro for the VCI-100. Anyone got any ideas of how fix this or what Iā€™ve done wrong. Any help would be really appreciated. Really want to get stuck into using this machine but Iā€™ve had to stop before really even getting started!!! Thanks ---
**Author:** ![photojojo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/photojojo/32/14618_2.png) [@photojojo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/photojojo)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2010, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/vci-100-instant-problem/11858/2 "2010-06-14T13:29:26Z")
Thatā€™s a common 1.2 firmware issue > **[Common VCI-100 Firmware Questions](https://forum.djtechtools.com/showthread.php?t=846)** > > How do I update my firmware? > > Please visit this post to learn how to update your firmware: > http://www.djtechtools.com/2008/08/18/how-to-upgrade-your-vci-100-firmware/ > > If you have problems please visit this thread: ... > [@Common VCI-100 Firmware Questions](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/common-vci-100-firmware-questions/722/1): > > Version 1.2 > -VCI-100ā€™s with a green sticker on the back are firmware version 1.2 > > - this version solved the ramp up problem but still has several bugs including > **\* the fourth FX buttons send out the same midi message as the right headphone cue button.** > > Version 1.3 > The firmware found in all VCi-100SE controllers that was designed by Ean Golden. > > You can tell if you have 1.3 by following these steps. > > 1. connect your vci-100 to a computer but dont start traktor. > > 2. Click the button that is at the top right hand corner of the left jog wheel (its next to the filter knob for deck A). > > 3. If this buttonā€™s light toggles on and off then you have 1.3 (the same button on the right deck will not toggle on and off. > > Here are a few of the changes made in 1.3 > > general improvements: > > - **Eliminated the problem where the 4th FX buttons trigger other buttons (cue)** > - added midi in functionality to the loop buttons > - added a note on to the jog wheel in scroll mode > > performance: > > - turned the filter knobs into double knobs (0-127 on the left and right side) > - added a ā€œfreeze functionā€ to the bottom of each fader and top of the fx knobs. this sends out a 127 message only at the end of the movement > - added inverted messages to the faders (this allows an effect to be turned on by turning the fader down- not possible otherwise) > - added unique values to the FX buttons (these were used for direct FX selection- now added in Traktor Pro) ---
**Author:** ![Endy101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e19adc/32.png) [@Endy101](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Endy101)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2010, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/vci-100-instant-problem/11858/3 "2010-06-14T21:20:43Z")
Cool. Thanks for the response mate. However, are you saying thereā€™s no fix for this? Between Traktor and the VCI, Iā€™ve spent a sh\*t load of money in the past two weeks and Iā€™ll be a bit dissapointed if thatā€™s the case. Again, thanks for your help ---
**Author:** ![photojojo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/photojojo/32/14618_2.png) [@photojojo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/photojojo)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2010, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/vci-100-instant-problem/11858/4 "2010-06-14T21:33:02Z")
The fix is to update to the 1.3 firmware. The part you need > **[Legacy Products](https://store.djtechtools.com/pages/legacy-products)** > > Acting as a cornerstone in DJ TechTools' history these devices also sparked creativity worldwide and gave a new generation of DJs and performers the right tools to express themselves. This is where we honor them. The video and links > **[How to Upgrade your VCI-100 firmware](https://djtechtools.com/2008/08/18/how-to-upgrade-your-vci-100-firmware/)** > > Purchase the firmware upgrade kit Install firmware upgrade software (Windows)Ā - Alternative Link Download the VCI-100SE Firmware (Version 1.4) Install the If you need help > **[Firmware FAQ and Upgrade Solutions](https://forum.djtechtools.com/showthread.php?p=7732)** > > FAQ > > How do I update my firmware? > > Please visit this post to learn how to update your firmware: > http://www.djtechtools.com/2008/08/18/how-to-upgrade-your-vci-100-firmware/ > > If you have problems please visit this thread: ... ---
**Author:** ![Endy101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e19adc/32.png) [@Endy101](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Endy101)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2010, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/vci-100-instant-problem/11858/5 "2010-06-14T22:45:14Z")
Nice one mate, thanks for that. Iā€™m at work at the moment but Iā€™ll check out those links when I get in. ---
**Author:** ![MisterMoleyMole](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mistermoleymole/32/12910_2.png) [@MisterMoleyMole](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MisterMoleyMole)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2010, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/vci-100-instant-problem/11858/6 "2010-06-15T08:58:08Z")
It is a bad that vestax themselves have never offered a fix for this and it has had to be a community like this that have created a fix and a device to fix it. ā€¦or is that wrong ? If he called vestax will they do something about it? ---
**Author:** ![Endy101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e19adc/32.png) [@Endy101](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Endy101)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2010, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/vci-100-instant-problem/11858/7 "2010-06-15T10:13:16Z")
I guess Iā€™d agree with you. A huge part of the success of the VCI is to do with the fact people are buying it to use with Traktor (and of course other software). I sold my APC40 to buy this unit because it was more specific to Traktor and must say I was quite surprised that only 5 minutes into mapping it I was finding these problems.