TURNTABLE LAB

the lab review

OVERVIEW
Based around the acclaimed adjustable torque, motorized-platter design from Numark's NS7, the V7 delivers outstanding feel and unprecedented power in a single-platter digital DJ controller. V7 delivers a host of professional features including real vinyl and a slipmat that analog turntablists will love, plus turntable control at ten times the resolution of standard MIDI, mouse-less library navigation, and Strip Search virtual-needle drop. V7's link function enables you to combine two V7s with your choice of any mixer and your Mac or PC for a completely customizable, totally seamless performance environment. V7 also includes a professional 24-bit audio interface and contains premium faders, knobs, and buttons including controls for selecting tracks and blending audio effects in the included Serato ITCH software.

FEATURES
The V7 is an advanced turntable controller with real analog feel and advanced digital control. The V7 also contains a multichannel, high-resolution 24-bit USB digital-audio interface for high-definition analog audio output and tight, punchy sound.

PERFECT FEEL
A seven-inch, legit vinyl record with 45RPM adapter sits on a real slipmat for a real analog feel (no simulation here!). V7 has a seven-inch, motorized, high-torque aluminum turntable platter and the turntable features modern and classic settings that alter the feel to model the feel you prefer. Premium, rugged, rubberized buttons and knobs are used for an unquestionably high-quality feel and is supported by clean design in matte and glossy black, housed in a heavy-gauge, industrial-strength metal casing that is ready for the torture of travel.

PROFESSIONAL SETUP
V7 renders software perfectly simple to operate, with its click knob and large, backlit buttons navigating though your music library. You'll spend less time looking at the screen and more time enjoying performing thanks to the visual feedback you get from V7's extensive LEDs and hands-on controls with right and left deck audio outputs to connect directly to your mixer.

PRECISION CONTROL
V7 sends control information over USB at more than ten times the standard MIDI rate. This innovative communication technique yields extremely high-precision, low-latency control. You can also locate a point instantly within the track using the on-screen waveform and revolutionary Strip Search function (the unique virtual-needle-drop touch strip). Five hot-cue-assign buttons on each deck digitally mark your cues on the track. These marker points are recallable in ITCH, and you can even load Scratch LIVE cue points in ITCH. Also includes extensive loop controls, auto loop functions, smart loops, accurate pitch sliders and zero point LED.

SERATO ITCH SOFTWARE
V7 comes with Serato ITCH. For one-to-one communication, each knob, button, and control on V7 corresponds exactly to that function in the software. Serato ITCH is already familiar if you use Scratch LIVE. ITCH builds on Scratch LIVE and adds some key, new features. ITCH makes timecode a thing of the past, so you won't need to worry about needles skipping or vinyl wearing out. You can load your Scratch LIVE crates, loops, presets, and cue points seamlessly in ITCH. V7 also works with most other compatible MIDI DJ software and supports your iTunes library.

reviewed by the mgmnt 02/23/2010

• lab recommended

key features

- High-resolution turntable software controller
- Direct-drive, motorized turntable platter with high and low-torque settings
- Includes Serato ITCH software, compatible with Serato Scratch LIVE libraries
- Works with all DJ mixers for custom system configuration
- Extensive loop, cue, and track-access controls
- Strip Search virtual needle-drop control
- Complete effects controls for audio manipulation
- Premium, rugged, all-metal construction with high-end knobs and buttons
- Audiophile-grade audio circuitry with line inputs, system and cue outs
- Industry-first handoff between two DJs using two different computers for up to four virtual decks
- Link two V7s together or use a single unit to control two decks

includes

- V7 motorized turntable software controller
- Turntable platter system
- 7-inch vinyl record
- 7-inch slipmat
- Spindle wrench
- Spindle screw
- (2) Stereo audio cables (RCA)
- Link cable
- USB cable
- Power cable
- Software CD
- Quick start guide

manufacturer's info

• manufacturer's website

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• digital djing systems view category
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