Vestax VCI-300MKII DJ Controller
In 2008, Vestax and Serato created a new DJ console for the next generation--the VCI-300+ITCH. The goal was clear--to design a lightweight and compact digital DJ instrument with the touch of analog control. Preserving the concept of the VCI-300+ITCH, the VCI-300MKII has usability improvements based on feedback from VCI-300 customers. Vestax has considered every comment that has been received, and has put them all into action, giving DJs exactly what they want in the VCI-300MKII.
The Vestax Corporation is a company that keeps producing products with uniqueness, foresight, and reliability for the people who do music actively from inputs to outputs of sounds. Vestax's mission is always to deliver products demanded by world's top-class musicians, DJs, music creators, and fans who all want to have reliable music instruments and equipment. Vestax aims to produce premium products with the world's highest level of technologies to live up to users' needs. Vestax products are always developed from users' standpoints and Vestax is most proud that the products represent a part of culture in music. They go on the market after a long process of repeated discussions with top musicians, trials and errors, and strict quality control on production lines.
The VCI-300MKII can control more than 90 parameters and functions of the included Serato software with high resolution MIDI signals sent via USB. The pulse resolution of the JOG wheel and pitch control fader is 4 times higher than the VCI-100 and provides precise control of each function. The pitch control fader also shares the same high-quality fader parts of the input fader for advanced operability.
The built-in audio interface carries an Audio Codec IC with superb audio characteristic, generated by a delta-sigma modulation 24 bit stereo D/A-A/D converter. Audio connection includes 1 stereo input, 1 MIC input and 2 stereo output (Master L/R, Monitor L/R).
A 12 level LED L/R indicator is set in the center of the top panel to monitor sound levels.
Audio files in the software library can be easily selected and controlled with the CRATES/FILES/BROWSE key and the cursor switch inherited from the VCM-100.
The Emergency Thru Switch located on the rear panel is a countermeasure where you can use the VCI-300MKII with the provided ITCH software or without the computer connected if you simply want to play music from your external CD or MP3 player. The ITCH software reads music from your iTunes library or the Serato library you use for Scratch LIVE, making it the perfect device for recreational or professional DJs.
The torque of each JOG wheel can be adjusted to prevent them from moving from low frequency feedback and altering the pitch when using the VCI-300 in places such as clubs.
The curve of each fader can be adjusted to the preferred characteristics for long mixes, scratching, or any other style.
Serato ITCH is an integrated software and hardware system, designed to give music selectors and DJs new kinds of control. Serato and ITCH partners have made award winning DJ systems that operate without CD players or turntables. Using the ITCH software you can DJ music on your computer with accurate control from a range of purpose built ITCH hardware.
