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Vestax VCI-300 Controller with Serato ITCH

Vestax and Serato have joined forces for a sweet DJ solution.
Sharing their technology and compiled feedback from pro DJ's and users from around the world, Vestax and Serato have created the VCI-300, a dedicated DJ USB MIDI/Audio system that includes Serato's ITCH software for absolute control. The VCI-300 also comes with a built-in audio interface with standard 4 In/4 Out and headphone connection, which means all you need for DJing is the VCI-300, a laptop, and a set of headphones.
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 an Audio Codec IC with superb audio characteristic, generated by a delta-sigma modulation 24-bit stereo D/A-A/D converter. The audio connection includes 1 stereo input, 1 MIC input, and 2 stereo outputs (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.
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 a practical device for recreational and professional DJ's alike.
Adjustable Jog Wheel Torque
The torque of each weght-adjusted 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.
Serato ITCH
Serato ITCH is an integrated software and hardware solution for a range of mixing styles from super-clubs to house parties. Perfect for digital music selectors, DJ s, venues, radio stations and music lovers that want more control, this high performance portable music system allows internal mixing and platter style playback control. It also creates one-to-one hardware-to-software mapping for instant control and minimum setup time.
Vestax VCI-300 DJ Controller with Serato ITCH Specifications:

AUX input RCA x 2
Headphones Out x 1
Master Out Phone x 2, RCA x 2
Dimensions: 410mm(W) x 43mm (H)x 275mm(D) (Excluding knob height)
Weight: 3.2kg

Minimum System Requirements for Serato ITCH
Mac: G4 1.5GHz or better, 1GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher, available USB Port
Windows XP: Pentium 4 mobile 2GHz or better, 1GB of RAM, Windows XP SP2 or higher, available USB Port
Windows Vista: Core Duo 1.6GHz or better, 1GB of RAM, Windows Vista SP1 or higher, available USB Port

Note:
The above is minimum requirement to run ITCH. We recommend you use a higher spec computer where possible. If you have a particularly large library, you will benefit from having more RAM. Windows Vista 64 bit not supported, if you are purchasing a Vista machine for ITCH, please ensure it has Windows Vista 32-bit installed. Vestax VCI-300 DJ Controller with Serato ITCH Features:

Dedicated DJ USB MIDI/Audio system
Includes Serato's ITCH software
Can control over 90 parameters as well as Serato software with hi-res MIDI signals sent via USB
Built-in audio interface with 4 IN/4 Out
Emergency Thru Switch for working without the computer and off of external CD or MP3 player
File control with CRATES/FILES/BROWSE key
Weight-reduced jog wheels
Adjustable jog wheel torque mechanism to avoid low frequency feedback
Input fader curve control
Crossfader curve control
12 Level LED L/R indicator
Delta-sigma modulation 24-bit stereo D/A-A/D converter
USB port for bus power

Serato ITCH
Interoperable with Scratch LIVE crates, loops, and cue points
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 multilingual help tools with Serato customer support and software update program



vestaxvci-serattoitch$899.00
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