Vestax VCI-400 DJ Midi Controller + Free Oyaide USB Cable

LAB REVIEW

LAB POINTS

• high-end DJ controller designed for flexibility and optimal performance with all the most popular DJ programs rather than one program
• LAB EXCLUSIVO: all orders include FREE high-performance Oyaide Class B USB Cables from Japan (a 29.95 value! ships separately, online purchases only)
• true (4) channel layout and easy deck select control
• signature Vestax high-resolution JOG wheels (platters) are highly responsive to touch and can be adjusted to user's touch preference
• large aluminum filter knobs adds a tactile control that borrows from classic DJ mixers
• (2) pad control sections to control loops and samples with 3 banks (levels) of mapping
• low latency, high-resolution 24bit / 48kHz soundcard for top sound quality
• aux input allows you to connect and mix external sources (mic, CD turntables)
• XLR + 1/4" outputs for optimal sound quality
• compatible with Serato DJ(sold separately)

LAB REVIEW

With the VCI-400, Vestax has decided to forgo the software specific hardware design and go for the an all-out controller that is fully customizable and works well with all the most popular DJ programs (Traktor, Serato DJ Intro, Virtual DJ, Abelton, DJay, and more). Vestax has definitely shifted the focus to high quality functionality with enough controls and features to accommodate future software updates.

The VCI-400 does an excellent job in delivering both the flashy deluxe features (lighted pad controls, LED channel meters, wide assortment of controls) and the solid foundational features (high quality jog controls, XLR outputs, excellent soundcard). In addition, the design is very intuitive with all the controls placed seemingly perfectly and marked clearly. Although there is a lot going on, it all makes sense like the placement of the tempo controls with the deck select directly underneath.

OUR OPINION

Although the price point may be barrier for the beginner or novice DJ, we can see this being a longtime workhorse for the working DJ. The feature set eliminates the need for MIDI add-ons and with its high-quality soundcard and XLR outputs, you're ready to plug it into a club system. In addition, we just love the true 4 channel layout, the filter knobs, and the layout (it definitely borrows from a traditional turntable-mixer setup).

KEY FEATURES

• Mic input (XLR/PHONE combo jack) x 2
• Line input (RCA Stereo) x 2
• Master OutputԺ XLR x 2PHONE x 2
• Headphone output x 1Ժ6.3mm)
• Crossfader curve control x 1
• USB 2.0port (BUS power not supportedԺ
• POWERԺDC 7.5V / 1000mA (Power adaptor included)
• POWER CONSUMPTIONԺ4W (AC100V - 230V)
• DIMENSIONSԺ457(W) _ 328(D) _ 61(H)mm (including knobs)
• WEIGHTԺ4.5 kg

COMES WITH

• USB Cable
• SDC-7 pwer adaptor
• Virtual DJ LE 4 Decks
• bundled software MIDI assign guide
• overlays for blank (custom), Serato DJ Intro, Traktro, Virtual DJ LE, Traktor with morea available at Vestaxpro.com

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