Controller similar to Vestax VCI-300?

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Controller similar to Vestax VCI-300?
Posted on: 22.07.2011 by Joy Rory
Hey guys, I'm looking for a controller that's pretty much similar to Vestax's VCI 300. I need to be able to scratch on it, it needs to have a good crossfader and it needs to be very portable. Price doesn't really matter.

Have you guys got any good suggestions?
Joy Rory
23.07.2011
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
I wasn't aware Itch had effects without the little addon effects controller thing?
I'm not sure either, that's why I'm asking... well at least I know the FX work with units like Numark V7
Joy Rory
23.07.2011
Originally Posted by haze324
I just wanted to add that I REALLY REALLY REALLY Dig my VCI-300 + Itch 2.0
But you'll have to trigger FX on Itch with your mouse than, don't you?
Because you can't control them with the VCI-300 (and it can't be remapped).
Joy Rory
23.07.2011
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
The only thing I can really believe of is the stanton SCS 1D. I heard good things about their little router program, though I can't confirm anything. I believe Tom2501 has one and there's bound to be some other people with them. Why not ask for their opinions?
Thanks for your suggestions but I really need a very portable all-in-one controller, the SCS 1D just isn't portable enough .
Joy Rory
23.07.2011
Originally Posted by ajrindy
OP, you need to do a HELL of a lot more research into controllers. Use the search function and visit google, and you will be able to figure this out on your own without being sassed by people like me.
I did .

Originally Posted by fullenglishpint
And you can always use the 300 in traktor as well if you want.
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
True but the jog wheels don't work even nearly as well. Like ajrindy said, if you want to scratch with a controller you kinda have to use itch at the moment.
Exactly the same as what I was going to answer to you.

Originally Posted by azunderg
vci-100?
Too be fair, i LOVE the VCI-100's standard lay-out and mapping. Too bad it's just 'average' at scratching...
Delmar Hungler
23.07.2011
Originally Posted by fullenglishpint
And you can always use the 300 in traktor as well if you want.
True story, and there are good maps out there for traktor use with the 300.
Julissa Serrone
24.07.2011		with the VCI-300 you HAVE to get the additional controller for effects. Without the controller you won't even see them on the screen. The VFX-1 is the best FX controller of all the ITch ones available (the NS6, DX and V7's have them built in, the NS7 has the NSFX). However, the VFX-1 had an additional parameter to control.

The effects are post fader and sound very "wet". Delay and Reverb are great. The filters you can control the resonance. Beatreapter is ok, tremolo is similar to gater but not quite there yet. I don't use flanger or phazer. I would put the effects on par with a DJ-400. For me, it's plenty. I miss some of traktors effects like (iceverb) --- but i enjoy Itch tons and the VCI is a small well built powerhouse.

The jogs are AWESOME
Joy Rory
23.07.2011
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
I wasn't aware Itch had effects without the little addon effects controller thing?
I'm not sure either, that's why I'm asking... well at least I know the FX work with units like Numark V7
Kiyoko Wellisch
23.07.2011		I wasn't aware Itch had effects without the little addon effects controller thing?
Joy Rory
23.07.2011
Originally Posted by haze324
I just wanted to add that I REALLY REALLY REALLY Dig my VCI-300 + Itch 2.0
But you'll have to trigger FX on Itch with your mouse than, don't you?
Because you can't control them with the VCI-300 (and it can't be remapped).
Julissa Serrone
23.07.2011		I just wanted to add that I REALLY REALLY REALLY Dig my VCI-300 + Itch 2.0
Kiyoko Wellisch
23.07.2011		Yeah, it's a bit of a bummer really. I hope that something comes along to rival the VCI 300, lack of choice is not cool.
Joy Rory
23.07.2011
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
The only thing I can really believe of is the stanton SCS 1D. I heard good things about their little router program, though I can't confirm anything. I believe Tom2501 has one and there's bound to be some other people with them. Why not ask for their opinions?
Thanks for your suggestions but I really need a very portable all-in-one controller, the SCS 1D just isn't portable enough .
Kiyoko Wellisch
23.07.2011		The only thing I can really believe of is the stanton SCS 1D. I heard good things about their little router program, though I can't confirm anything. I believe Tom2501 has one and there's bound to be some other people with them. Why not ask for their opinions?
Joy Rory
23.07.2011
Originally Posted by ajrindy
OP, you need to do a HELL of a lot more research into controllers. Use the search function and visit google, and you will be able to figure this out on your own without being sassed by people like me.
I did .

Originally Posted by fullenglishpint
And you can always use the 300 in traktor as well if you want.
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
True but the jog wheels don't work even nearly as well. Like ajrindy said, if you want to scratch with a controller you kinda have to use itch at the moment.
Exactly the same as what I was going to answer to you.

Originally Posted by azunderg
vci-100?
Too be fair, i LOVE the VCI-100's standard lay-out and mapping. Too bad it's just 'average' at scratching...
Kiyoko Wellisch
23.07.2011		True but the jog wheels don't work even nearly as well. Like ajrindy said, if you want to scratch with a controller you kinda have to use itch at the moment.
Delmar Hungler
23.07.2011
Originally Posted by fullenglishpint
And you can always use the 300 in traktor as well if you want.
True story, and there are good maps out there for traktor use with the 300.
Tatum Ansaldo
23.07.2011		And you can always use the 300 in traktor as well if you want.
Julissa Serrone
23.07.2011		if you want to be able to scratch worth a shit......it's going to be an itch controller. You can always use a kaoss pad for other effects.
Jacquelyn Swiatkowski
23.07.2011		mixtrack
Dena Chinn
22.07.2011		vci-100?
Brock Ricapito
22.07.2011		OP, you need to do a HELL of a lot more research into controllers. Use the search function and visit google, and you will be able to figure this out on your own without being sassed by people like me.
Janyce Henningson
22.07.2011
Originally Posted by Poulet Blanc
I don't like the fact that I'll have to use it's internal soundcard
You don't.

Originally Posted by Poulet Blanc
and I don't like that i can only use effects on Itch when I buy a VFX-1.
You don't.
Joy Rory
22.07.2011
Originally Posted by brosephh
Whats wrong with the 300?
I don't like the fact that I'll have to use it's internal soundcard, and I don't like that i can only use effects on Itch when I buy a VFX-1.
Janyce Henningson
22.07.2011
Originally Posted by brosephh
Whats wrong with the 300?
+1

Confused mate, what do you want exactly ...
Delmar Hungler
22.07.2011		Whats wrong with the 300?

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