Setup
Licensing & software
This is a Serato DJ Lite hardware unlocked device, meaning it unlocks Serato DJ Lite when connected.
It is also a paid upgrade to Serato DJ Pro device, meaning it requires the purchase & activation of a Serato DJ Pro license, in order to be used with Serato DJ Pro.
You can try Serato DJ Pro, before making a purchase:
Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Pro installed:
Drivers & firmware
The Vestax VCI-100MKII is a class-compliant USB plug-and-play device for both Mac and Windows, meaning it doesn't require any manufacturer-specific drivers.
Overview
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# |
VCI-100 MKII CONTROL | FUNCTION |
| 1 | INPUT | Utility RCA Input |
| 2 | INPUT LEVEL | Adjust RCA Input Level |
| 3 | MASTER OUT 1 | RCA Master Output 1 |
| 4 | MASTER OUT 2 | RCA Master Output 2 |
| 5 | TOUCH SENSITIVITY DECK A | Adjust Touch Sensitivity For DECK A |
| 6 | TOUCH SENSITIVITY DECK B | Adjust Touch Sensitivity For DECK B |
| 7 | POWER ADAPTER INPUT | Optional DC ADAPTER Input |
| 8 | POWER SOURCE SWITCH | Select Between ADAPTER, OFF, USB |
| 9 | USB | Controller to Computer USB Input |
| 10 | MAIN | Adjust Main Output Level |
| 11 | MIX | Assign Headphone Mix |
| 12 | VOL | Adjust Headphone Volume |
| 13 | C.F CURVE | Assign & Adjust Crossfader Curve |
| 14 | HEADPHONE LEVEL | Adjust Master Headphone Level |
| 15 | HEADPHONE ASSIGN SWITCH | Assigns DECK 1/3 & 2/4 in 4 Deck Mode to Headphones |
| 16 | HEADPHONE 3/8" INPUT | Headphone Input |
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# |
VCI-100 MKII CONTROL | FUNCTION | SHIFT FUNCTION |
| 1 | FX-1 | FX Channel Assign Indicator | - |
| 2 | FX-3 | FX Channel Assign Indicator | - |
| 3 | FX PARAMETER KNOBS | Adjust FX Parameters SEE DJ-FX | - |
| 4 | FX BEATS MULTIPLIER | Adjust Beats Multiplier SEE DJ FX | - |
| 5 | EQ CONTROLS | Adjust HI, MID AND LOW Frequencies | - |
| 6 | DECK SWITCH | Activates Selected Deck | - |
| 7 | NAVIGATION | Library Scroll Up/Down, Load track to Active Deck LEFT/RIGHT, Toggle between Library & Crates | Load Track to Prepare Window |
| 8 | GAIN | Adjust Individual Channel Gain | - |
| 9 | POWER LED INDICATOR | Indicates Controller ON/OFF | - |
| 10 | DATA SEND INDICATOR | Indicates MIDI Send | - |
| 11 | FX ON (BUTTONS 1-3) | FX Slot 1-3 ON/OFF | FX Select (FX BUTTON 1) |
| 12 | TAP | Tap For Desired FX Tempo | - |
| 13 | LOOP ON | Turns Selected Autoloop Increment SEE LOOPING SECTION | - |
| 14 | KEY | Turns Keylock ON/OFF | - |
| 15 | SIZE & MOVE | Select/Adjust Autoloop Size, Move Autoloop Increment within track | - |
| 16 | SYNC | `Turn Sync ON/OFF | - |
| 17 | SHIFT | Use with other buttons that have Modifier Functions | - |
| 18 | FX 1/2 | Assign FX to Channel 1 OR 2 | Assign FX to Channel 3 OR 4 |
| 19 | PFL/CUE | Cue Selected Channel | - |
| 20 | CROSSFADER | Crossfade Between LEFT & RIGHT Channels | - |
| 21 | CHANNEL FADER | Adjust Channel Output | - |
| 22 | PAN | Not Mapped | - |
| 23 | HOT CUE 2 | Trigger & Set Hot Cue | Delete Hot Cue |
| 24 | HOT CUE 1 | Trigger & Set Hot Cue | Delete Hot Cue |
| 25 | CUE | Add or Jump to Temporary Cue | - |
| 26 | PLAY/PAUSE | Play/Pause Track | - |
| 27 | PLATTER | Adjust, Scratch or Jog | - |
| 28 | FILTER | HP/LP Filter Combo Adjust | - |
| 29 | FILTER ON/OFF | HP/LP Filter Combo ON/OFF | Toggle Vinyl / Jog mode |
| 30 | TEMPO SLIDER | Adjust Tempo | - |
| 31 | FX TYPE | Change FX mode | - |
| 32 | FX TYPE | Change FX mode | - |
NOTE: When using the CUE function, you can adjust the CUE MIX between the cue output and the master output. This is done by using CUE MIX found in the SETUP screen under the MIXER tab.
The hardware PFL Cue-ing for the VCI-100 MKII is as follows:
Headphone Mix - CUE:
• Switch Set to: 3 & 4
• Headphone Mix Rotary: Far Left
• Hardware Cue Gain Rotary: 12 O’clock Position
• PFL button engaged on preferred channel.
• Hardware Headphone Volume knob set to appropriate level
Headphone Mix - Master:
• Switch Set to: 1 & 2
• Headphone Mix Rotary: Far Right
• Hardware Cue Gain Rotary: 12 O’clock Position
Headphone Mix - Cue/Master:
• Switch Set to: 3 & 4
• Headphone Mix Rotary: 12 O’Clock Position
• Hardware Cue Gain Rotary: 12 O’clock Position
• PFL button engaged on Preferred channel.
• Hardware Headphone Volume knob set to appropriate level
Looping
You have up to 8 loops per track in Serato DJ Pro, and the choice between either manual or auto loops. You can also halve or double the loop length in either manual or auto modes.
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VCI-100 MKII CONTROL |
FUNCTION | SHIFT |
| LOOP | Autoloop On/Off | Activate LOOP ROLL of selected length |
| < (SIZE) | Halve Loop Length | Move looped section backwards |
| > (SIZE) | Double Loop Length | Move looped section forwards |
| PAD 4 | Auto Loop 8 Bar ON/ OFF | Loop Shift Right (Down) |
NOTE: You can also save a loop to the next available free loop slot in the software. To do this, click the + icon (pictured below) on an available loop slot. Your loops are saved to the file and recalled the next time it is loaded. They are not lost if the file is moved or renamed.
DJ-FX
The FX panel button is displayed in the top left area of the main Serato DJ Pro screen, click on this to toggle the DJ-FX panel.
With the DJ-FX panel open, you have control of two DJ-FX units, and if your hardware supports it, Channel FX, which can be applied to tracks played through your connected Serato DJ-hardware.
Both DJ-FX & Channel FX can be controlled with your mouse, by using dedicated controls on your hardware (where available), or by MIDI mapping controls to the respective software functions.
Learn more about how to use DJ-FX & Channel FX:
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VCI-100 MKII CONTROL |
FUNCTION | SHIFT |
| FX TYPE | Alternate between FX modes | - |
| FX DIAL 1 | Adjust FX 1 Depth | - |
| FX DIAL 2 | Adjust FX 2 Depth | - |
| FX DIAL 3 | Adjust FX 3 Depth | - |
| FX DIAL 4 | Adjust beats multiplier | - |
| FX BUTTON 1 | Turn FX slot 1 on | Change FX Slot 1 |
| FX BUTTON 2 | Turn FX slot 2 on | Change FX Slot 2 |
| FX BUTTON 3 | Turn FX slot 3 on | Change FX Slot 3 |
| FX BUTTON 4 | Tap to set FX BPM/Hold to reset | - |
MIDI
The MIDI feature in Serato DJ Pro allows you to remap Serato DJ Pro software functions to your primary Serato controller, interface or mixer. You can also assign controls to a secondary MIDI controller to further enhance your performance.
For more information on MIDI mapping with Serato DJ Pro, click here.
To remap your supported Serato device, open the SETUP screen and click the MIDI tab. If your Serato device supports hardware remapping, it will appear in the MIDI DEVICES list.
Select your connected device from the MIDI DEVICES list and check the Allow Serato Hardware Remapping option.
Once checked, the MIDI assign button at the top of the main Serato DJ Pro interface will become available for you to start remapping.
You can save, edit or delete MIDI presets in the MIDI tab of the SETUP screen. Clicking Restore Defaults will erase any custom mappings for all connected devices and revert their functions back to default.
Help
Show Tooltips
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Show Tooltips to enable Tooltips. Tooltips provide a handy way to learn the various features of Serato DJ Pro.
Move the mouse over a section of the software to bring up a context-sensitive tooltip that describes the feature.
Click on the Help button again to turn off Tooltips.
Show Shortcut Keys
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then click Show Shortcut Keys to launch a pop-up window displaying shortcut keyboard combinations.
These shortcuts can help you perform various actions quickly, such as triggering specific deck functions, controlling playback, or navigating the library.
Watch Tutorials
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Watch Tutorials to launch
your default internet browser and watch tutorials to help you get familiar with Serato DJ Pro.
Get Support
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Get Support to launch your default internet browser and navigate to the Serato DJ Pro knowledge base, where you can find helpful articles and guides on Serato DJ Pro. Alternatively, type keywords in the Search Help box to search the Serato DJ Pro knowledge base for specific, related topics.