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Review: Vestax VCI-300 USB Controller with Serato Itch
One of the biggest arguments against laptop-based DJ setups is that they just aren’t as reliable as a conventional turntable rig. For analog gear, the worst thing you have to worry about is a frayed cable or a warped record–unlike digital DJs who live with a constant fear that a software update may invalidate an audio-card driver or cripple their MIDI controller. The more components in the equation (external storage, USB drivers, software authorization dongles), the more you need a computer science degree just to diagnose the problem.
One way to tackle the reliability is to borrow a page from Apple and make a closed system of software and hardware that is deliberately engineered to work together with a minimum of setup or potential glitches. That’s exactly what Vestax has done with its VCI-300 DJ bundle, made in cooperation with the audio software company Serato.
The VCI-300 isn’t cheap (around $1,000), but it’s not a bad value when you add up the cost of buying a hardware interface, 4-channel audio card, and professional DJ software as separate components. You’re still paying a premium for the VCI-300′s emphasis on reliability, but it’s a small price to pay for some extra peace of mind.
Vestax VCI300 MKII & FREE Odyssey Flight Case VCI 300 FZGSVCI30 PROAUDIOSTAR
 | US $549.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 15:00:43 PST Buy It Now for only: US $549.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
VESTAX VCI-300 SERATO ITCH CONTROLLER
 | US $280.00 (31 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:24:53 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Vestax VCI-300 Dedicated USB MIDI DJ Controller for Serato ITCH & VFX-1 Effects
 | US $300.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 20:37:59 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Vestax VCI300 with black odyssey case
 | US $499.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 8:42:39 PST Buy It Now for only: US $549.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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