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DJ MIDI Controllers
 
Jazzmutant Lemur
Jazzmutant Lemur Multitouch Modular Controller
The true innovation of the Lemur lies in its unlimited touch points. Live performers are no longer limited by a single mouse click that does one task; they can now use all of their fingers for true multi-tasking. Lemur's multi-touch technology makes it possible to use all ten fingertips to accurately control multiple user-interface objects simultaneously. The agile responsiveness and radical differentiation of the Lemur has set the standard of what a controller should be.

Precision and timing is key when performing live. That's why the lemur allows you to enhance that precision, by zooming-in on any control. This gives the performer higher confidence to achieve the intended task.

Perform ten tasks at once! Use all ten fingers and complete multiple tasks at once to go faster and save precious time. You'll never want to click that mouse again.

Bjork and Daft Punk not only use the lemur for functionality, actually a part of the look and feel of their stage theme. The brilliant colorful interface fits in with any stage lighting and adds to the cool factor of the audience experience.

Don't you hate it when you buy a piece of hardware and the next day they come out with a better one with cooler features that you can't enjoy, unless you buy the new one? Well, that won't happen with the Lemur. With free upgrades from the JazzMutant site, your interface is always on the cusp.

     Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1
Native Instruments Kontrol X1
From the makers of TRAKTOR comes TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - the first official TRAKTOR controller that provides super-intuitive control over TRAKTOR's looping, syncing and effects. With precision designed knobs and plug & play functionality, this sleek hardware is the perfect controller for all TRAKTOR versions and any DJ software. Whether you are a DVS timecode or software DJ, simply connect the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 to a computer running TRAKTOR (or other performance software) and gain instant control of your decks and effect parameters. Robust rotary knobs with a heavy-duty feel and backlit buttons provide precise visual and tactile status feedback- letting you delve deep inside TRAKTOR without having to touch your computer.

Bi-directional communication with TRAKTOR via Native Instruments' high resolution protocol gives the hardware a smoother and more precise feel compared to regular MIDI controllers. All buttons and knobs have been pre-mapped for optimum TRAKTOR use but can be re-configured in any way you like. You can find and share useful customized mappings in Native Instruments' lively User Library. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 can also be used as a MIDI controller for any software as well as expanded with a second unit to control four decks and four FX units.

    M-Audio X-Session Pro
M-Audio X-Session Pro
The X-Session Pro USB MIDI controller is the easiest way to bring traditional DJ mixer-style control to the world of computer DJing and live performance. With a single USB connection, you get dedicated tactile controls for volume, pitch, EQ, cueing, transport and a crossfader. As a class-compliant USB MIDI controller, you can use it to control Torq LE DJ software, as well as the full version of Torq, Ableton Live, Traktor DJ Studio or any application that supports MIDI Learn. Start bringing DJ-inspired crossfades and filter sweeps into your live performances and studio productions right away.

    Vestax VCI-100
Vestax VCI-100
The VCI-100 is a highly professional MIDI controller that has two jog wheels built with sensor and control technology straight from our turntables.

One of the many additional features found on the VCI-100 is a curve generator that controls the crossfader curve giving the DJ true professional mixer features on this MIDI controller, even if the software being used doesn't allow for curve control.

The VCI-100 is built with the highest quality mechanical parts and state of the art PCB technology guaranteeing accurate and stable operation.

    Vestax VCI-300
Vestax VCI-300

WANT TO BE A DJ = VCI-300, Computer and Headphones!


Vestax and Serato have joined forces. Sharing their technology and compiled feedback from Pro DJ'fs and users from around the world, they have created a dedicated DJ USB MIDI / Audio system and software offering absolute control.

The VCI-300 is a dedicated USB MIDI controller for the included Serato DJ software. It also comes with a built in audio interface with standard 4in/4out and headphone connection, which means all you need for DJing is the VCI-300, a laptop and a set of headphones.

New features such as the [Emergency Thru Switch] offers an option of using the VCI-300 with the provided ITCH software or without the computer connected if you simply want to play music from your external CD or MP3 player. Another is the new weight reduced JOG wheel and the adjustable JOG wheel torque mechanism to avoid vibration from low frequency feedback.

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