OVERVIEW
The VCI-100 is Vestax's high quality USB MIDI controller designed specifically for digital DJ applications. With 90 assignable parameters, two touch sensor jog wheels, and professional mixer features (such as crossfader with curve control), plus bundled Traktor 3 LE software - the VCI-100 is a powerful solution for digital DJing, without using actual decks.

FEATURES
The Vestax VCI-100 allows for MIDI control of DJ software via USB. The unit itself is constructed of sturdy metal and is ulta slim and portable. It works with any software that features MIDI control with 90 assignable parameters are assignable. It has 2 JOG wheels (that act like your two decks)constructed with a high-resolution pulse sensor - the touch sensor and acrylic platter mechanism combination allows for pitch bending, scanning and scratching to be performed with speed and accuracy. In addition, every crossfader motion of the VCI-100 is digitally converted and sent to the software with curve settings that are generated with the built-in CPU allowing you to adjust the crossfader curve to your preference whether or not the software you use has curve control. The DATA SEND LED and JOG wheel SENSOR LED provides clear visual of the current status to assist in an authentic play mode in real time, and the whole unit operates both with USB bus-power and an exclusive power adaptor (For best performance and stable operation, please use the power adaptor if the computer's power capacity is low or if using a USB hub). There are no issues if you don't have software to operate, TRAKTOR LE (Native Instrument Inc.) is bundled to the VCI-100 with exclusive control assignment files, so just plug & play on your Apple and Windows operating system, add your music, and you are ready to DJ. Compatible with all software that allows MIDI control assignment.

OUR OPINION
With Vestax's VCI-100, digital DJ's are able to get the feel of using decks and a curve controlled crossfader in an ultra-slim and very mobile unit. The sturdy metal construction is a big plus as well (especially when most similar units are made of plastic), and the response of the JOG wheels is very accurate. In addition, with the bundled Traktor 3 LE software you can start DJing digitally right out the box. This is a complete digital DJing solution all in one affordable package.

- 90 parameters are assignable to the VCI-100's control section via USB transmitted MIDI signals
- JOG wheel is constructed with a high-resolution pulse sensor; touch sensor and acrylic platter mechanism combination allows for pitch bending, scanning and scratching to be performed with speed and accuracy
- every crossfader motion of the VCI-100 is digitally converted and sent to the software
- curve settings are generated with the built-in CPU, which allows you to adjust the crossfader curve to your preference whether or not the software you use has curve control
- the DATA SEND LED and JOG wheel SENSOR LED provides clear visual of the current status to assist in an authentic play mode in real time
- operates both with USB bus-power and an exclusive power adaptor
(For best performance and stable operation, please use the power adaptor if the computer's power capacity is low or if using a USB hub)
- there are no issues if you don't have software to operate, TRAKTOR LE (Native Instrument Inc.) is bundled to the VCI-100 with exclusive control assignment files
- plug & play connectivity for Apple and Windows operating systems
- compatible with all software that allows MIDI control assignment
- metal body is almost the same size as a standard Laptop, thin but highly durable, compact and convenient for transportation
- DIMENSIONS: 360(W) x 35(H) x 252(D) mm

OS REQUIREMENTS:
- Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Does NOT support Win 2000/98/Me/2000 Professional)
- Mac OS X 10.4.7 (no previous versions supported)

reviewed by the mgmnt