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-400 is class-compliant, plug-and-play device when used with macOS, but requires manufacturer-specific drivers for Windows operating systems. If you're using Windows, please download and install all available drivers and firmware updates from here: Vestax Hardware Drivers and Firmware
Overview
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VCI-400 CONTROL | FUNCTION | SHIFT FUNCTION |
| 1 | FX ON 1 (button) | Slot 1 Effect On/Off | Slot 1 Select Effect |
| 2 | FX ON 2 (button) | Slot 2 Effect On/Off | Slot 2 Select Effect |
| 3 | USB LED | The USB LED indicates USB connection with your computer. (The LED will not turn on if the power adapter is not connected.) | - |
| 4 | ADAPTOR LED | The Adaptor LED indicates the power status. The LED turns on when the power adaptor is connected the the power switch is set to ON. | - |
| 5 | FX ON 3 (button) | Slot 3 Effect On/Off | Slot 3 Select Effect |
| 6 | TAP (button) | Tap to the desired FX tempo. To return to AUTO mode, press and hold | - |
| 7 | TRIM (knob) | Adjusts the gain for each channel | - |
| 8 | EQ (knob) | Adjusts the EQ for each channel | - |
| 9 | BACK (button) | Navigate back in currently focused area | - |
| 10 | AREA (button) | Cycle Files/Browser/Prepare/History Panels | Cycle View Modes |
| 11 | MASTER (knob) | Adjusts the master output level | - |
| 12 | MASTER PFL (button) | Instant PFL selection to monitor the master output through your headphones | - |
| 13 | PANEL (button) | Cycle REC/FX/Sampler panels | Cycle REC/FX/Sampler panels in reverse |
| 14 | PREPARE (button) | Loads track to prepare panel | Cycle REC/FX/Sampler panels in reverse |
| 15 | SYNC (button) | Sync on | Sync Off (Press twice to return to Absolute Pitch when in Relative Mode) |
| 16 | LOAD (button) | Load track to selected deck | - |
| 17 | FX 1 (knob) | Adjust Slot 1 FX Parameter | - |
| 18 | FX 2 (knob) | Adjust Slot 2 FX Parameter | - |
| 19 | DATA SEND LED | The Data Send LED indicates the MIDI data transmission from each VCI-400 control | - |
| 20 | FX 3 (knob) | Adjust Slot 3 FX Parameter | - |
| 21 | BEATS | Adjust Beats Multiplier | - |
| 22 | SHIFT | The SHIFT button is used with other buttons that have shift modifier functions | - |
| 23 | AUTO LOOP | Auto Loop On/Off (Click Knob) Auto Loop Length (Twist Knob) | Loop Shift/Beat Jump Left/Right |
| 24 | HOT CUE | Activate Hot Cue performance mode | - |
| 25 | LOOP | Activate Loop performance mode | - |
| 26 | ROLL | Activate Loop Roll performance mode | - |
| 27 | SAMPLER1 | Activate Sampler performance mode | - |
| 28 | VINYL | Toggle between Scratch or Jog mode | Slip mode |
| 29 | HEADPHONE OUTPUT | Headphone connection. Connect your Headphones to this socket. | - |
| 30 | CUE/MASTER HEADPHONE MIX | Control knob to adjust the headphone monitor mix balance between master output and monitor output. | - |
| 31 | FILTER | LP/HP Combo Filter adjust | - |
| 32 | FX ASSIGN 2 | Assign FX UNIT 2 to the selected channel | - |
| 33 | FX ASSIGN 1 | Assign FX UNIT 1 to the selected channel | - |
| 34 | CROSSFADER | Crossfades the output sound between the two selected decks | - |
| 35 | BROWSER | Browses through currently focused area (library/crates/etc)/Click to navigate forward | Click to navigate Back |
| 36 | SAMPLER VOL | Adjusts the master volume of the sample player | - |
| 37 | PFL | Cue selected channel in headphones | - |
| 38 | PLAY/PAUSE | Play/Pause | Reverse |
| 39 | CUE | Temporary Cue | - |
| 40 | CENSOR | Reverses the track while held down. When Censor is released, the track will continue as if censor had not been pressed. | - |
| 41 | DECK SELECT | Select Deck C/A (Left Deck) or B/D (Right Deck) | - |
| 42 | PERFORMANCE PADS | SEE PERFORMANCE PAD MODE SECTION | - |
| 43 | TEMPO FADER | Adjust Tempo | When in Sync mode, used to disable the Pitch Fader temporarily and change the zero position |
| 44 | PARAM | Function is determined by Performance Pad Mode selected | - |
| 45 | PICK UP LED | The Pick Up LED turns on when there is difference between the pitch fader position when switching decks. The LED will turn off when the pitch fader is moved and the difference in tempo is resolved. |
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| 46 | FX MODE | Toggle between FX Modes | - |
| 47 | MASTER FX | Assign FX to Master Output | - |
| 48 | JOG WHEEL | Scratch, Jog and Slip which are determined by the VINYL button | Skip |
Looping
You have up to 8 loops per track in Serato DJ Pro, and the choice between either manual or auto loops. When using your VCI-400, Manual and Auto Loop modes are available when using the performance pads by selecting the LOOP mode, or using the AUTO LOOP knob.
Manual Mode is one of the performance pad modes and can be controlled using the Performance Pads. SEE PERFORMANCE PADS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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VCI-400 CONTROL |
MANUAL LOOP MODE |
| Buttons 1-4 | Select Select Saved Loops 1-4 If there is no saved loop, pressing these buttons will save any currently active loop to that slot. |
| Button 5 | Set loop in point (Loop not active)/Edit start of loop point (Loop active) |
| Button 6 | Set end of loop point (If Loop in point set)/Edit end of loop point (Loop active) |
| Button 7 | Selected Loop ON/OFF |
| Button 8 | Reloop |
| PARAM | Halve or double Loop Length |
NOTE: The best way to edit the in and out points of a loop is with the jog wheel/platter on your Vestax VCI-400.
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VCI-400 CONTROL |
AUTOLOOP MODE | SHIFT |
| AUTO LOOP (Knob Press) | Auto Loop On/Off | Reloop |
| AUTO LOOP (Knob Twist) | Adjust Loop length | Loop Shift/Beat Jump Left/Right |
| PARAM | Adjust Defined Loop Length Range | - |
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-400 CONTROL |
FX FUNCTION | SHIFT |
| FX MODE | Toggle between FX Modes | - |
| MASTER FX | Assign FX to Master Output | - |
| FX ON 1 | Slot 1 Effect On/Off | Slot 1 Select Effect |
| FX ON 2 | Slot 2 Effect On/Off | Slot 2 Select Effect |
| FX ON 3 | Slot 3 Effect On/Off | Slot 3 Select Effect |
| FX 1 | Adjust Slot 1 FX Parameter | - |
| FX 2 | Adjust Slot 2 FX Parameter | - |
| FX 3 | Adjust Slot 3 FX Parameter | - |
| TAP | Adjust Parameter 5 | - |
| BEATS | Adjust Beats Multiplier | - |
Performance Pads
The performance pads have four different modes you can select. The four modes are; HOT CUE, LOOP, ROLL and SAMPLER modes.
HOT CUE Mode: When pressing buttons 1-8 you can add/trigger up to 8 Cue Points. Holding SHIFT and pressing buttons 1-8 will delete the Cue Points.
LOOP Mode: Buttons 1-4 select the first 4 saved loop slots. Buttons 5 and 6 place in the IN and OUT points of loops. Button 7 turns the currently selected loop slot ON/OFF and Button 8 will Reloop the currently selected loop slot. SEE LOOPING FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ROLL Mode: When pressing buttons 1-8 you can activate a loop roll. The Loop Roll Length is determined by the Auto Loop Range shown in the software, and can be adjusted by using the PARAM knob.
SAMPLER Mode: Buttons 1-8 Trigger Samples loaded in your Sample Banks. Use the PARAM knob to toggle between Sample Banks.
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.