Features

High performance portable music system that allows internal mixing and platter style playback control.
Integrated "one to one" hardware to software mapping for instant control and minimum setup time.
Interoperable with Scratch LIVE crates, loops and cue points, and support for iTunes™.
Audio processing and internal mixing via Serato ITCH software, Channel fading, EQ, cross fading and track trim are processed in software with audio and headphone monitoring on the ITCH hardware.
Clean and simple software user interface with emphasis on hardware controller to display information.
Auto Tempo Matching and Beat Sync.
Optimal Gain and BPM Calculation.
Serato's unique color waveforms for easy identification of sound.
Set and store Cue-points.
Manual and Auto Loop activation.
Music Library management tools for backup and restore.
Input and Mix recording capability.
AIFF, WAV, MP3 and AAC audio file support
Built-in multi-lingual help tools with Serato customer support and update program



Vestax VCI-300 + serato ITCH
 

HIGH RESOLUTION CONTROL
The VCI-300 can control more than 90 parameters and functions of the included Serato software with high resolution MIDI signals sent via USB. The pulse resolution of the JOG wheel and pitch control fader is 4 times higher than the VCI-100 and provides precise control of each function. The pitch control fader also shares the same high quality fader parts of the input fader for advanced operability.


SUPERB AUDIO CHARACTERISTIC

The built-in audio interface carries a Audio Codec IC with superb audio characteristic, generated by a delta-sigma modulation 24 bit stereo D/A-A/D converter. Audio connection includes 1 stereo input, 1 MIC input and 2 stereo output (Master L/R, Monitor L/R).


LEVEL INDICATION

A 12 level LED L/R indicator is set in the center of the top panel to monitor sound levels.


FILE CONTROL

Audio files in the software library can be easily selected and controlled with the CRATES / FILES / BROWSE key and the cursor switch inherited from the VCM-100.


EMERGENCY THRU SWITCH

The Emergency Thru Switch located on the rear panel is a countermeasure feature to avoid sound from stopping when the computer freezes. It instantly switches the output source from the computer to other audio players connected to the VCI-300.


ADJUSTABLE JOG WHEEL TORQUE

The torque of each JOG wheel can be adjusted to prevent them from moving from low frequency feedback and altering the pitch when using the VCI-300 in such places like clubs.


FADER CURVE CONTROL

The fader curve of each fader can be adjusted to the preferred characteristics for long mixes, scratching and any other style.
 

I am pretty impressed with the Vestax controllers. I demo'ed one at the Guitar Center and its simply amazing. There are some good vids on Youtube for those considering all this.

That's pretty much what I've been getting from all the stuff I've looked at, too.  This Vestax controller looks great comparision-wise until you get to the bottom line.  Then the Numark just blows the Vestax right out of the water.  If you have the money to blow and prefer Serato or Vestax for some reason, though, then go for it.

For the price of the VCI-100, it's VERY disappointing that a sound card wasn't included. The 300 does have one though right???

yes there is a built in Soundcard.. saw more reviews here: http://www.djtechtools.com/2008/02/01/the-vci-300-lowdown/

i think the vci 100 is overpriced i think.

i donno bout that...

From what I have been reading on forums...people are thinking that it will still be possible for someone to load other digital DJing programs onto the VCI-300.  You just won't recieve tech support if you do.  Just wait a lil bit and there will be "how-to's" on youtube.  I like the 300.  It is built like a tank.  The other's are too plastic toy-like.