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VESTAX VCI-300
Vestax and Serato have joined forces. Sharing
their technology and compiling feedback from Pro
DJ’s and users from around the world, they have
created a dedicated DJ USB MIDI/Audio system
and software offering turntablists absolute
control. The VCI-300 is a dedicated USB MIDI NUMARK TTI
RICHIE HAWTIN controller for the included Serato DJ software.
It also comes with a built in audio interface with
standard 4-in/4-out and headphone connection, Legendary Numark turntable performance, USB
Producer, DJ, Minus label founder and possessor of the which means all you need for DJing is the VCI- connectivity and the convenience of your iPod are
most interesting haircut in the dance music industry 300, a laptop and a set of headphones. New fused together for the first time in the Numark TTi.
– Richie Hawtin – an artist always on the cutting edge of features such as the [Emergency Thru Switch], This USB turntable with built-in universal dock for
technology, now relies on Traktor Scratch and Traktor for which avoids the sound from stopping when the iPod easily transfers your old vinyl collection to your
his live performances. The full-featured decks, versatile computer freezes, is an added feature from study iPod. The included software archives your records to
looping and performance functions of Traktor 3, together of user feedback. Another is the novel weight CD or MP3. TTi’s integrated line-level output allows
with the precise control and outstanding audio quality reduced JOG wheel and the adjustable JOG wheel for quick, easy connection to any mixer for instant
of Traktor Scratch, provides the ideal combination of torque mechanism to avoid vibration from low playback from your iPod or vinyl records and ±10%
versatility and reliability for Hawtin’s distinctive DJ sets. In frequency feedback. Watch out for some crazy pitch control is included to enable adjustment of
an exclusive video interview with Native Instruments, he new scratch software from Serato called ‘Itch’ playback speed. TTi includes EZ Vinyl Converter 2
talks about and demonstrates his Traktor Scratch set up. [www.serato.com] that will take advantage of the (PC) and EZ Audio Converter (MAC) – the simplest
Head to www.nativeinstruments.com to watch it. VCI-300 when finished. ways to record and convert vinyl directly into
iTunes. EZ Vinyl Converter 2 features Gracenote
MusicID technology, which analyzes your vinyl and
In other Native Instruments news, the German automatically retrieves album, artist and song
developers have unleashed version 1.2 of their information for you. EZ Audio Converter lets you
famed Traktor Scratch software, making it even easily enter track information. On Mac or PC, you
more precise and flexible. For definitive hands- can now digitally archive your collection in just a
on DJing, Traktor Scratch’s high-resolution vinyl few mouse clicks. TTi is ideal for first-time DJs or
control is now tighter than ever. Looping functions anyone who wants to bounce their vinyl to MP3, as
have been further extended with the addition of well as DJs who want to mix off their iPods.
the “manual loop”. The software’s effects section
has been upgraded with improvements taken
from the latest version of Traktor 3, plus iTunes
subfolder integration ensures quick access to all
of your music – at last! Traktor Scratch users can
download the update for free at the web address
mentioned in the Richie Hawtin news next door.
TRAKTOR SCRATCH
Pictures of the Ecler EVO4 were leaked before
the unit’s demo MusikMesse 2008 but now
they’re on Ecler’s official website, and quite a
stir they’re causing too. As the adorning image
proves, the EVO series’ big digital screen has
been replaced by two cuter ones on the EVO4, PIONEER SVM-1000
and additional sets of controls for sampling
and looping are evident. There are four MIDI
knobs cresting the mixer’s top layer, which is The Pioneer SVM-1000 is finally available to
gives away the Ecler EVO4’s bountiful special buy in Europe. You’re looking at an audio and
effects features. Running at 24 Bit, 96 kHz, video mixer that further blurs the boundaries
they include filters, delays, beat crushers, between DJs and VJs. Designed for use with the
sweeps, flangers, phasers, loop samplers DVJ-1000 DVD/CD decks, the SVM-1000 gives
with auto beat detection for wayward DJs. The you comprehensive control of audio and video
output of the EVO4 is equipped with a limiter elements. VJ virgins can easily add visuals
and is password protected for safe use within synced to their music from the SVM-1000’s
club environments. Did we mention that the built-in visualiser capabilities. Complete with
EVO4’s crossfader has shape adjustment? Oh LCD touch panel, an impressive range of effects
yes it does. Its release date and price are still and 96 kHz/24 Bit studio sound quality, the
unconfirmed, but they should be unveiled just MIDI assignable SVM-1000 works in a similar
after you read this. Just go to www.myspace. fashion to Pioneer’s acclaimed DJM series. Only
com/eclerdjdivision to scope them. superstar DJs need apply though – this baby
ECLER EVO 4 weighs in at around £4,300. Better ask your
local club to take out a loan, then.
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