Radomir Vuckovic
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Radomir Vuckovic
ParticipantThank you all for your comments. I suppose maybe update would be a problem with mac OS, but windows could be without it. Well, both of them has their issues (itunes recent ones would piss me of especially when you prepare before the gig).
Either way, I would try it as it looks really good with Serato. It’s really close to working with vinyl and I suppose we will wait for some time for significantly bigger screen on controllers to avoid laptops.
Until then I will enjoy it.ParticipantHey Fintan,
thx for your comment. Looks like you having fun with it! What would be your suggestion for software? Does Serato DJ comes with mapping included or do you have to do it yourself? I just downloaded Virtual DJ and I will try to use it to see how it feels, although I am familiar with Serato. To be honest I would like to use it for some extra features such as effects, but I am willing to learn and use something else also. I am more classic old skul DJ, playing downtempo, deep house, house, electro breaks, techno…mainly beats music. I am not into EDM or any of the noise prevailing stuff, so buzzes, screams, horns and all those aggressive sounds are not my thing.ParticipantHi DJ Vintage,
thank you for your reply. The main reason I bought VCI400 was the price…it was 300 euros and it’s practically new. The other reasons are that as VCI300, it is very well built, all of metal apart from knobs, so I have a feeling that it’ s going to last forever. For me this is something really important, as I don’t like plastic feel and look of many other controllers. On the other hand I know that Vestax went bankrupt, and as I see people usually move on really quickly, like they never existed. This is sad, but it’s reality (maybe they will recover as new company).
And don’t get me wrong, Pioneer made their name with really good business moves. They listened to market needs and that’s why they are industry standard. I would appreciate new controllers from their range, and what they offer is really amazing. Looks, features, compatibility…everything…apart from price. For my current needs, it is not worth it…only if you can afford it without affecting your everyday life.
Having all that in mind, I get drivers very easily (thank god for internet) and I don’t have intention to use it for videos. My experience until now is really good with Vestax and main idea is to use it for a long time as the last one.
Anyway, I hope someone who use VCI400 would be welcomed to share their epxerience.
Cheers!ParticipantDear Terry and Aaron, thank you for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate it and it’s quite useful.
I used to use vinyl for years and of course it’s a different by many aspects, but it was always because of the music primarily. So I will stop here, otherwise I’ll go into that never ending vinyl/digital debate, which I find quite ridiculous.
I am quite old school DJ, but accepting technology is part of that as well, so I actually began to use controller as soon as it came out as natural choice. I find it more comfortable to make crates apart from using CDs, which was a quick phase. On the other hand I don’t like to be a technology slave and change gear every now and then. I want stable machine which I can use for a long time…like 1210’s, which would never let me down (maybe that’s impossible but you know what I mean).
So It doesn’t have to be anything fancy for that sake, just excellent gear and VCI380 and 400 look like that. Pioneer comptrollers look nice, but I have a feeling that it’s just buying a popular brand and I don’t feel like I would buy and get anything special comparing to competitors choices. The only thing which I find a bit exciting is getting a controller which would have computer inside with displays in front, so that you don’t have to use laptop. I find it natural progression, and all the companies knew that from the early start of doing this, but for various reasons they choose not to offer it yet ( I know there are couple of models).
While I writing this, there is one more question to ask. In your experience, when playing in a club, do you honestly notice the difference between 320 MP3, FLAC or Wav files?
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