VCI-300 - to buy or not to buy.

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VCI-300 - to buy or not to buy.

hey yall, I’m new here, so feel free to knock me the f**k out at your leisure, but I’d prefer if you did so after you answered my question. i have searched the forum, and came up wanting… donuts, and the answer to my question.

I WANT A MIDI CONTROLLER.

so, the VCI-300, is this the correct purchase? from what I can tell serato itch is inferior to traktor overall, and I have been reading up on this topic for the last few days. It seems that the 300 is a good choice, and possibly a great or "the best"choice (provided you run traktor?) for the money, but I just wanted to make sure I wasnt missing something. I saw an Xponent M audio controller with M audio torque -

  • better? worse?

Im just trying to make the right decision first time, the serato bundling is what has deterred me from purchasing it already.

to summarise, Opinions on the VCI-300 or your preferred controller would be appreciated.

peace.

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vci-100 with Tpro all the way

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VCI-100 with the comming w/1.4 firmware ftw.

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From what i have seen the 300 is good if you only want to mix two records at a time. That’s Itch’s biggest limitation other than effects.

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If you plan on only using Traktor, by no means, by a VCI-100.

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if ur not a scratch dude.. then xponent is your best choice… i got one i love it… and the new torq 1.5.1 update works great… but i’ve been thinking on the vci 300 too.. for scratching.. but I’m still thinking about it.. :smiley:

depends what u want..

xponent = vst, effects, cue points, sampler, recording, rewire with pro tools, ableton, snapshots, soundcard << good by the way.. played with it at a party sounds good..

vci 300= vestax nuff said jk lol.. itch, soundcard, no effects, scratching, serato

but again.. vci 300 with traktor i gotta see that..

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VCI-300 /scratchin and Traktor = no work
VCI-300 /Scratchin / Itch = Awesome

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I play minimal/electro/house/disco and drum and bass, not a scratch monster, just looking for something solid I can run 4 turntables with effects - traktor does this - thank you for letting me know itch is only a 2 deck system. thats stupid. man, thats just stupid not supporting traktor.

so traktor and the vci 300 is a no go? I saw some info on someone who had made a guide to getting it going, but i want something that is SOLID. i dont want to have any glitchy shit when im naked from the waist down in a club somewhere.

so I guess to summarise, 4 decks + effects traktor is king? of so, then what controller? I think a hear a rumbing of vci-100. is there anything else that does what traktor does, but better? i should look into the Torq functionality.

stupid marketing, i got all worked up on the number 300 and the slightly more uberness of the look of the 300. stupid serato. fricken unsupported dog nuts.

if theres any controller/program combo you think is best (with 4 decks and effects) holla at me. thanks fo all yo help.

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we said it already.
VCI-100 for Traktor
300 if your into both.

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I’m struggling with the same thing. VCI-100 isn’t really that great for controlling 4 decks. If you are spinning minimal where you really need 4 decks and lots of control over those decks I don’t see the VCI-100 as a great option. Maybe someone can correct me. I keep getting pointed to the XONE 4D (aka XONE $D). It’s stupid expensive…

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Vci-100 is fine for 4 decks..just gotta have the right tsi and how to rock it.
yes, I agree an A&H 4d would be better by any means, but it is in an entire different price range and league.
I have a VCI-100 and use also a Korg Nano and does the job.

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OOK, Torques out - 2 decks only. MAN, what kind of program comes with 2 decks!

man, this is really tough.

ok final questions, VCI 300 DOES NOT run well with traktor at the present day yes?

secondly, if I get the VCI 100 - do i need to buy an external soundcard also? i have a intel macbook pro. if so what card.

dern it. i dont know shit about shit.

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External soundcard you can get this:

http://www.djdeals.com/echoINDIGODJ.htm

or

http://www.djdeals.com/echoINDIGODJX.htm

depends on what type of card slot you have.

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What do you map to your nano?

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it runs stable, i’m using one, it’s rock solid.

but it’s quite short on controls - so if you want to do 4-decks with it… that could be achievable.
if you want to do 4-decks + fx and don’t want to double or triple assign every control on the vci-300 → save up to buy some secondary controller :wink:

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Yes you have to buy an external soundcard. I don’t have any equipment now, but I did a lot of research, read a lot of reviews, and asked a lot of questions about macbook, controllers and soundcards.

I found this setup the most suitable to my needs:

  • Macbook White /2.4Ghz/Upgraded 4gb ram/Switched internal 160gb HD to 320gb Western Digital Scorpio Blue HD/ Intel x3100 videocard / 2 USB + 1 firewire + bluetooth
  • Traktor Pro (No scratching) last version for 4 decks controlling
  • Mixed in Keys (pay) or RapidEvolution (free) for analyzing mp3 (BPM, Beat Intensity, Starting Keys, Ending Keys)
  • VCI-100 SE 1.4 Firmware (Still waiting for this release to buy my first controller) from DJ Tech Tools (usb)
  • Last TSI mapping from DJ Tech Tools
  • Focusrite Saffire LE soundcard (firewire)
  • Bluetooth mini mouse
  • Still 1 USB free for something else

My choice is Saffire LE because I’ve read some problems about the DICE-II chipset problem of Presonus Firebox soundcard… People saying to stay away from that chipset, more info:
http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=1646736&mpage=1&key=&#

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thanks for the info man, that really set me straight!

I just got my VCI-100 in the mail! fkk yeh!

now all i need to figure out is how to run it with tractor scratch pro and its all gravy!

TO THE SEARCH FUNCTION KATO!

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Glad I could help you, I would buy the stuff in the order that I told to you…

I dont have any of these equips right now btw, I will buy it only in june/2009.
After my marriage :smiley:

Congrats for your new VCI! :wink: