Thanks Oli 
New dilemma. Do I buy a standard VCI-400 for $999, wait for EG firmware/overlay/tsi file and upgrade to the EG edition for $99, having the VCI look stock with some red accents and stock looks.
Or do I pre-order the EG edition, lose the stock knobs and vdj LE software for the black sync/load section and completely different look of the EG edition?
It would be nice if the EG edition gave you all of the stock hardware as a backup but from what I have read, you lose the stock knobs and software.
Whats your take on this?
I was in a similar situation. Almost bought the 400 from Musicians Friend as they often have 15% off coupons. But I really wanted something that was support and made locally, plus a slight limited edition was cool. I honestly didn’t like Virtual DJ LE (haven’t played with pro) but I think most people on this board really use either Serato or Traktor so it’s not a big deal.
I already have Traktor 2 LE and will be making the upgrade so it’s not as painful.
Unfortunately I am in Canada. By the time I get it up here and pay the $1099, plus duties, taxes, fees and anything else they charge me It will be closer to $1300-$1400. I love the look of it but I am very confused as I am not sure what the overlay will look like for the $99 upgrade. Is it worth the extra $200 to get rid of the red section where the load/sync buttons are for permanent black plastic?
Any thoughts? As I am sure the upgrade will be a sticker and not an actual replacement of these pieces.
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I just purchased Traktor Pro 2 two days ago and have been playing with it and it is an absolutely amazing DJ software, alot of stuff to help fulfill all of your creative needs. Not sure how the vdj works or compared to Traktor Pro 2 but if you do plan to purchase the EG VCI 400 SE, I think you will be more than happy running TP2 with the controller. I am currently operating Traktor Pro 2 with the keyboard cover and just that little difference has already allow me to speed up the learning curve on the software. I can’t wait to get the EG controller and with TP2…what a power house combination. Best of luck to you.
Wow I really want this! I could probably afford it… But to get it in into the UK would cost me an arm and a leg. Anybody have any hints or tips about importing? Cheers.
Well, i just brought one unit of the special edition and got me thinking about everything that was said here about what comes with it.
In my honest opinion, it would’t be fair if it doesn’t come with the overlays, the cd etc. I think that even the fact that you are not able to choose the colors of the Chroma Caps (you’re paying for them) is not a good point, but… maybe i could accept that for the awesome mapping.
But when you notice that at a regular store the price is about $999 and DJTT are going to sell a separated kit including a firmware update, tsi file and chroma caps (that you can choose the color you want) for $99, maybe that is a better choice than buying in DJTT store without a lot o things that come in the original package.
I’m just waiting an official pronunciation of DJTT telling us what comes in the package.
I guess I’m confused as to why anyone would buy this special edition to use with anything but Traktor Pro 2…so I don’t get the concern about the included software. All of the customizations to this one are specifically for TP2…and won’t make a bit of difference when using another program.
yes, it has a built in soundcard. and all the reviews i’ve seen have it being pretty top notch.
here are a couple to check out:
djtt
Digital DJ Tips
Well. I guess it’s basically because people don’t use ONLY traktor pro 2. Even it being the main software would be nice play a little in ableton live for a bit. But i agree that the fun its to use the Special Edition on Traktor!
Looking over this site I’m sure there are users of other programs but Traktor is the most popular. It would make sense that the controller sold by this site be customized for Traktor. I figured that would be the same since the VCI-100 was customized for Traktor as well?
My only question is can I simply install the standard VCI-400 files from Vestax to work with Virtual DJ and other applications or is there something different? Just wondering how much difference the firmware will make for future updates and changes.
For me the most important info to know would be… Will regular VCI-400 users be able to get the EGE Firmware and Mapper…
Chroma caps are already available for purchase so it’s not a big deal…
Right. No, a lot of people on this site use other software. But all of the special features that are specific to this controller (and it’s custom firmware)…the layers of effects, jog effects, all of the stuff Ean demonstrated in the most recent video…ALL of that stuff is interplay between the controller and the custom mapping..which will only work with traktorp2.
there may be other mappings that do similar things with the controller and other software…but you don’t need the EG edition for that.
I think you are missing the point. People always want variety! Myself included.
Yes I would love the EG edition, but I would also like to try VDJ because when I mix reggae, I prefer the effects on VDJ. I also wouldn’t mind the abletom mapping so to have a controller just geared to one software base is not really my style.
I would most likely be switiching between firmwares depending on my gig.
Has there been any word on whether djtechtools are going to release this FW or not? I do understand they obviously want to sell their device but its just not feasible for people outside the US to order one.
I’ve noticed people talking about a charge for it but I’ve not seen any sources of information quoted.
Anyone in the know out there?
Cheers
MMM
If you look at the original post on the blog for the VCI-400. Ean himself as a reply to a comment mentioned that a firmware upgrade package for $99 needs to happen.
fair enough.
I guess I was just getting tripped up in the idea of using such an expensive and specialized controller with an intro level software. My thought was that if you’re opting for this equipment, you likely have all your software sorted. But I get it now
99$ for the FW! Seriously!? A bit steep do you not think!
…ps I have just looked at both blog posts for the vci400 EG edition and done a search on the page for both “99” & “upgrade” and can’t see any posts from Ean.
VDJ isn’t “intro level software”!! It’s feature list is Up there with both Traktor and Serato. (I’m actually a Traktor user but it’s comments like that which are what cause the software snobbery that blights digital DJing).
In answer to whether this will come with a mapping for VDJ I would doubt it very much. Purely from the point of view that the effort involved in keeping firmware and mappings up to date for Traktor alone is going to be extremely time consuming so then multiy that for every other major piece of software and DJTT staff would be extremely over worked.