....now i dont know if I should go for the Traktor S4 or the Vci-100MK2. I already have the original VCI but this new one comes with a built in sound card....no more luggin the ol' audio interface.
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Oct-02-2010 05:58
Zak McKracken
Trance
Registered: Jun 2003
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interesting.
Oct-02-2010 15:50
Zak McKracken
Trance
Registered: Jun 2003
Location:
the more i think about it the more id like to test this one out. what software is needed? what other options like this is it? midicontroller+soundcard in one.
edit: seems it ships with traktor LE, so hows does traktor LE work? is it nice? i thought serato was industry standard now?
hm vcm 100 seems like a good idea too.
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Oct-05-2010 12:43
n3lly
www.n3lly.com
Registered: May 2003
Location: Dublin
I think it looks like shit and the fact that it's primarily plastic seems off putting if i were interested in getting a midi controller.
The review from Ean golden on the demo model they had in was far from complimentary and in general the S4 seems like a tighter product. From what i can remember it's under a 100$ more expensive as well and i think you get traktor pro with the S4, or maybe it's just the new software but either way i think the 100 Mk2 falls short of making a good impression.
It's just doesn't impress me and the changes don't warrant the cost imo.
Oct-05-2010 14:56
PivotTechno
senseless
Registered: Feb 2008
Location: Citizen, World
I don't understand why you'd be tempted by something that's received a rather middling review from the site you found it on.
Originally posted by PivotTechno
I don't understand why you'd be tempted by something that's received a rather middling review from the site you found it on.
+1
Oct-06-2010 08:55
LouiePatron
tranceaddict in training
Registered: Oct 2010
Location: Sunnyside, NY
The interface on it looks a little bit more comfortable but judging from the reviews there is no point in it. I would just get the Kontrol S4 if you want a midi player with a soundcard as it's looking really good. I'm actually about to sell my vci-100 so I can buy that when it comes out
Meh, I would just upgrade the original vci-100 with the new 1.4 firmware - has high rest pitch and jog.
Jay
Oct-09-2010 14:33
djsaekone
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Feb 2007
Location: Northern VA
I honestly dont care if its plastic or not. I mean its a vci-100 mk2...its not like they named it super brand new vestax interface lol.
This one is a little more tempting vs the S4 ...price wise only....
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Oct-09-2010 19:58
n3lly
www.n3lly.com
Registered: May 2003
Location: Dublin
quote:
Originally posted by djsaekone
I honestly dont care if its plastic or not. I mean its a vci-100 mk2...its not like they named it super brand new vestax interface lol.
This one is a little more tempting vs the S4 ...price wise only....
Fair enough but in my opinion it's a step back as opposed to a step forward which is usually what i expect from a mk2 unit.
Oct-09-2010 20:53
EliPsE
Gabi Diva
Registered: Jul 2002
Location: North Jersey
For the price, it is not worth it at all. The sound card quality is still unknown, and the whole build looks/feels cheap. I have the VCI-100 SE 1.4 and I'm more than happy. You can also buy a B-stock VCI-100 for a good price and just upgrade it.
Originally posted by EliPsE
For the price, it is not worth it at all. The sound card quality is still unknown, and the whole build looks/feels cheap. I have the VCI-100 SE 1.4 and I'm more than happy. You can also buy a B-stock VCI-100 for a good price and just upgrade it.
Is upgrading the firmware simple? I been wanting to do it but I don't feel comfortable ever opening up anything.
