Vestax VCI-300 & VFX-1 Serato ITCH DJ System

VCI-300 & VFX-1 Serato ITCH DJ System description:

This bundle includes a Vestax VCI-300 DJ Controller & VFX-1 Effects Controller, including Serato ITCH software together with a pair of Sennheiser HD 25-1 II headphones.

The VESTAX VCI-300 DJ Controller is a dedicated DJ USB MIDI / Audio system with Serato ITCH DJ software.

The VESTAX VCI 300 comes with a built in audio interface with standard 4in/4out and headphone connection, which means all you need for DJing is the VCI-300, a laptop and a set of headphones.

The VESTAX VCI300 features an Emergency Thru Switch so you can use the the VCI-300 with the provided ITCH software without the computer connected if you simply want to play music from your external CD or MP3 player. Also newly developed weight reduced JOG wheel and the adjustable JOG wheel torque mechanism to avoid vibration from low frequency feedback.

The VESTAX VCI-300 DJ Controller Main Features Include:

• USB Port (Bus powered)
• MIC INPUT x 1
• AUX INPUT:RCA x 2
• HEADPHONES OUT x 1
• MASTER OUT:PHONE x 2, RCA x 2
• INPUT FADER CURVE CONTROL x 1
• CROSS FADER CURVE CONTROL x 1
• DIMENTIONS : 410(W)x43(H)x275(D) (Excluding knob height)
• WEIGHT : 3.2kg
• ADAPTOR (OPTION) : DC-9V 500mA
• HIGH RESOLUTION CONTROL - The VCI-300 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.
• SUPERB AUDIO CHARACTERISTIC - The built-in audio interface carries a 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).
• LEVEL INDICATION - A 12 level LED L/R indicator is set in the center of the top panel to monitor sound levels.
• FILE CONTROL - 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.
• EMERGENCY THRU SWITCH - The Emergency Thru Switch located on the rear panel is a countermeasure where you can use the VCI-300 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 DJ's.
• ADJUSTABLE JOG WHEEL TORQUE - 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 such places like clubs.
• FADER CURVE CONTROL - The fader curve of each fader can be adjusted to the preferred characteristics for long mixes, scratching and any other style.

The Serato ITCH Software Main Features Include:

• High performance portable music system that allows internal mixing and platter style playback control.
• Integrated “one to one” hardware to software mapping for instant control and minimum setup time.
• Interoperable with Scratch LIVE crates, loops and cue points, also support for iTunes.
• Audio processing and internal mixing via Serato ITCH software, Channel fading, EQ, cross fading and track trim are processed in software with audio and headphone monitoring on the ITCH hardware.
• Clean and simple software user interface with emphasis on hardware controller to display information.
• Auto Tempo Matching and Beat Sync.
• Optimal Gain and BPM Calculation.
• Serato's unique color waveforms for easy identification of sound.
• Set and store Cue-points.
• Manual and Auto Loop activation.
• Music Library management tools for backup and restore.
• Input and Mix recording capability.
• AIFF, WAV, MP3 and AAC audio file support
• Built-in multi-lingual help tools with Serato customer __support and software update program.

The Vestax VFX-1 is an effect control unit for use with the VCI-300 DJ controller.

The VFX-1 is the long awaited effect controller for VCI-300+ITCH. An effect control unit which brings out the best in Djing with the DJ MIDI controller VCI-300+ITCH. Features include 2 individual effect channels with 12 effects each, along with 3 control knobs to control the parameters for each effect.

The VFX-1 only requires simple USB connection with your computer and runs with the power provided. Connecting the VCI-300 and VFX-1 together will activate the effect unit of Serato ITCH. Special settings or any installation is not needed.

The main features of the Vestax VFX-1 include:

• 2 separate effect channels
• Large rotary knob for precise parameter control and feel
• Selectable effect ON/OFF mode (Momentary & Latch)
• Tireless soft touch buttons
• Compatible with all other ITCH controller products
• 12 selectable DJ effects
• Each effect channel can be fed in to deck A, deck B and AUX/MIC
• A maximum of 3 parameters are adjustable for each effect. Adjusting each parameter enables skillful and detailed DJ play
• The BEATS knob instantly sets the beat ratio of the effect time in sync with the songs BPM (beats per minute)
• On the spot BPM control with Manual (TAP) and automatic (AUTO) BPM detection

The closed-back Sennheiser HD 25-1 II are purpose-designed, professional monitoring headphones offering high attenuation of background noise.

Capable of handling very high sound pressure levels and of extremely robust construction, these headphones perform exceptionally well in high-noise environments, e.g. ENG, sound reinforcement, studio monitoring and audio equipment testing. The capsule is rotatable for one-ear listening. Ideal monitoring headphones for cameramen and DJs.

Sennheiser HD 25-1 II features include:

• Very lightweight and comfortable, even if used for long periods
• High maximum sound pressure level
• 65 ohms nominal impedance for universal compatibility
• Tough, detachable steel cable
• Neodymium ferrous magnet systems and lightweight aluminium/copper voice