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Vestax VCI-300 + Basic Ableton Compatability?

valdini 9:22 AM - 26 August, 2008
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Have tried searching the forums and the web for a definitive answer on this one but no luck as yet :(

Love the look of the VCI-300 and Itch and am keen to pick up a unit, however can anyone let me know if the unit allows you to assign the knobs on the VCI-300 to support basic Ableton midi functions (3 way EQ/Cross Fader/A&B Chanel assignment)?

Am looking at a midi controller to work with Ableton [will not be using it for 'larger' productions, just simple DJ mixes etc] and this unit could kill two birds with one stone as would allow me to use Serato as well, instead of just getting a dedicated midi controller just for Ableton a'la the VCI-100 (which I'd prefer not to do!).

Any help would be much appreciated - seen the demos and reviews and am sold...Ableton compatability would have me out the door tomorrow to pick up a unit!

Cheers,

K
valdini 5:56 AM - 3 September, 2008
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Does anyone have any comments, or at least a pointer in the right direction on this?

Cheers,

K
DeezNotes 2:28 PM - 3 September, 2008
Try posting your question here: serato.com
Serato, Forum Moderator
Nick M 10:59 PM - 3 September, 2008
*moved to ITCH discussion
valdini 5:30 AM - 9 September, 2008
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Cheers Nick,

But for relativley straight forward question...

"Will most of the VCI-300 knobs & faders be midi assignable and able to work to work with Ableton as well as Itch?"

...there seems to be no one with even a hint of an answer which often spells bad news!

The only reason I'm persisting is that I really need a decent piece of kit for Ableton mix Radio mixshows which I do and the VCI-300 would be spot if it works as you would think it should in this day and age with many mixers going midi?

Fingers crossed :)

K



Serato, Forum Moderator
Nick M 4:52 AM - 12 September, 2008
Sorry, that was rude of me, moving your thread and I forgot to answer :(

Short answer is yes, most of the VCI 300 is midi assignable and works nicely with Ableton Live. :)
antonborisov 5:10 AM - 12 September, 2008
Will it transfer midi to Itch and Ableton at same time?
valdini 6:22 AM - 14 September, 2008
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Top work Nick, most appreciated...that's it sold, I'm off to try and source a unit - reviews to follow in the coming weeks.

Will see how it stands up at my residency (www.alphaclub.ae) and from a home standpoint doing studio stuff with Ableton etc...do not use Ableton for DJing out...yuck!


K