![]() ![]() Serato software is famously easy to get going you install it, jump through a relatively simple licence activation “hoop”, and you’re off, the whole thing needing little more than for you to plug the VCI-400 into outlet power and your computer, and attach some powered speakers and headphones. The only other setting you really need to concern yourself with is setting the touch sensitivity of the jogwheels correctly, using two tiny controls on the front panel this makes them move at the correct speed and respond promptly to your touch. Individual channel VUs (built rather neatly into the fader slots) and a master VU provide comprehensive monitoring, and with twin microphones, XLR/TRS master outputs, and two external line inputs, really the only criticism of the inputs and outputs would be the lack of a booth monitor or record out (and deck inputs – no using this with turntables). ![]() The standout features are four full channels hardware filters that all have their own big red knobs, one per channel full standalone mixer capability, switchable between two and all channels and an all-over high amount of control over everything from FX routing to cross- and line-fader curves. It’s roughly Traktor Kontrol S4 sized, although due to that all-metal build, is considerably heavier. ![]() For me, this strikes the right balance between portability and features: the VCI-400DJ is in no way cramped, but can still fit into a backpack easily enough. (Actually, Serato DJ now works with the original VCI-400 too as long as you buy the software, so the difference here is that with the new VCI-400DJ, you get Serato DJ in the box, and that faceplate to make everything easier to understand.)įor those of you unfamiliar with the VCI-400, it’s bigger and heavier than most compact DJ controllers, while still remaining nowhere near as the “next size up” models like the Numark 4Trak / NS6, or the Pioneer DDJ-SX. The controller is physically identical to the VCI-400, save a new faceplate that is silver and printed with the correct labelling for Serato. So: Out-of-the-box brilliance, or dumbing down? Let’s find out… First impressions and setting up Maybe that’s why recently, the company has pushed both the Traktor mapping for the original VCI-400 and launched a new version – the VCI-400DJ, reviewed here today – which is tightly mapped to Serato DJ, that is also supplied with the unit. Of course, with all the flexibility of a “pro” controller comes a learning curve, which one suspects Vestax felt might have been harming acceptance of the original VCI-400. More information about Serato DJ Intro controllers OS SupportĮnsure that you meet the system requirements for Serato DJ Intro.The Vestax VCI-400DJ for Serato DJ is a new version of the Vestax VCI-400, is widely regarded as one of the most professional DJ controllers out there, with a wealth of high-quality controls, an amazing sound card, and an insane amount of “mappability”. * Some Vestax VCI-400s may require a firmware upgrade to function correctly with Serato DJ Intro. Serato DJ Intro 1.1.1 supports the following controllers: Sample Player can play up to four short samples, audio loops, sound effects or full length tracks in addition to the two tracks you’re mixing.DJ-FX will enhance any DJ set, delay, filter and reverb, three FX chainable for each deck.Cue points allow you to quickly access specific parts of songs.Serato Crates make audio file management easy.Serato Sync locks tracks together for seamless grooves.Two tracks can be mixed simultaneously using traditional DJ controls - scratch, nudge, pitch bend, EQ.Serato DJ Intro no longer supports Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.5.8. ![]() Buy Serato DJ from within Serato DJ Intro.NOTE: Ensure you have the latest available drivers AND firmware updates, which may be required in order to be compatible with Serato DJ Intro. Serato DJ Intro allows for traditional two deck mixing of digital music files from a computer. Serato DJ Intro is a new software designed for people who love music. ![]()
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