Setup
Licensing & software
This is a Serato DJ Pro hardware unlocked device, meaning it unlocks Serato DJ Pro when connected.
Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Pro installed:
Drivers & firmware
The Vestax VCI-300 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-300 CONTROL | FUNCTION |
| 1 | AUX INPUT/THRU | RCA connections for auxiliary source. AUX signals directly to the master out. |
| 2 | AUX INPUT/THRU LEVEL | Hardware AUX input gain control |
| 3 | GROUND | Connect AUX input devices requiring grounding to prevent interference |
| 4 | PC/THRU ON SWITCH | Sends the AUX and mic signals directly the master out and disconnects the computer output |
| 5 | MASTER OUT 1 | 6.5mm TRS Jack Master Outputs |
| 6 | MASTER OUT 2 | RCA Master Output |
| 7 | TOUCH SENSOR LEVEL | Adjust level of touch sensitivity for the platters |
| 8 | ADAPTOR | To power VCI-300 with optional DC adaptor |
| 9 | POWER SOURCE | Select between Adapter, Off and USB |
| 10 | USB | For connecting the VCI-300 to your computer |
| 11 | MIC IN | Microphone Input Socket. Mic Signals directly to master output |
| 12 | MIC LEVEL | Hardware microphone input gain control |
| 13 | C.F CURVE | Adjust slope of Crossfader |
| 14 | I.F CURVE | Adjust slope of Individual Channel Faders |
| 15 | PHONES | 6.5mm/3.5mm jack for headphone output |
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VCI-300 CONTROL | FUNCTION | SHIFT FUNCTION |
| 1 | PLAY/PAUSE | Play/Pause track | Stutter Play |
| 2 | CUE | Add/Trigger Temporary Cue | Jump to start of track (more than 2 Sec elapsed) Previous track (less than 2 sec elapsed) |
| 3 | PLATTER | Touch the top to scratch or jog. Moving the outside of the wheel will jog. | Beat skip (With Beatgrids enabled) |
| 4 | AUTO TEMPO | Sync On | Sync Off (Press twice to return to Absolute Pitch when in Relative Mode) |
| 5 | TEMPO FADER | Adjust Tempo | When in Sync mode, used to disable the Tempo Fader temporarily and change the zero position |
| 6 | TEMPO FADER LED | Light on when Pitch Fader is at zero | - |
| 7 | KEYLOCK | Keylock On/Off | - |
| 8 | CUE 1-3 | Add/Trigger Cuepoints 1-3 | Delete Cuepoints 1-3 |
| 9 | OUT 1-3 | See Looping Section for more information | See Looping Section for more information |
| 10 | AUTO LOOP | Auto Loop On/Off | Loop Roll On |
| 11 | CENSOR | Censor | Reverse |
| 12 | HALF/DOUBLE | Halve/Double Loop Length | Loop Shift Left/Right |
| 13 | CRATES | Toggle between Crates/Library | Sort Library by song |
| 14 | MASTER LEVEL | Adjust Master Output | - |
| 15 | FILES | Open/Close Files Panel | Sort Library by BPM |
| 16 | MONITOR SELECT | Adjust headphone output between cue and master | - |
| 17 | BROWSE | Open/Close Browse Panel | Sort Library by Artist |
| 18 | MONITOR LEVEL | Adjust headphone output | - |
| 19 | NAVIGATION | Library Scroll Up/Down (Outer Circle)/Cycle forward though open panels (Inner Circle) | Cycle back through open panels (Inner Circle) |
| 20 | EQ CONTROLS | Adjust the HI, MID and LOW frequencies | - |
| 21 | TRIM | Adjust channel gain | - |
| 22 | PITCH SHIFT | Cycle through available Tempo Range | Pitch bend up or down |
| 23 | SCRATCH | Scratch Mode On/Off | Slip Mode On/Off |
| 24 | SHIFT | SHIFT is used with other buttons that have shift modifier functions | - |
| 25 | PFL B | Cue Channel 2/Press with SCROLL to load track to Deck 2 (Tap twice for Instant Double) | - |
| 26 | CHANNEL FADER | Adjust channel volume | - |
| 27 | SCROLL | Hold SCROLL then move platter to navigate focused area/Press with PFL A or B to load track | - |
| 28 | CROSSFADER | Crossfade between left and right channels | - |
| 29 | LED METER | Monitors the audio levels of the Master Output | - |
| 30 | PFL A | Cue Channel 1/Press with SCROLL to load track to Deck 1 (Tap twice for Instant Double) | - |
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VFX-1 CONTROL |
MULTI FX MODE |
| 1 | DEPTH | Adjust Slot 1 FX Parameter |
| 2 | SELECT | Scrolls through FX and assigns to Slot 1 (as listed on VFX1) |
| 3 | AUX/MIC | See the note below table |
| 4 | DECK A | Assign FX to Deck A |
| 5 | DECK B | Assign FX to Deck B |
| 6 | PFL FX | See the note below table |
| 7 | BEATS | Turn to adjust the Beats setting |
| 8 | TAP/AUTO | Tap to set the desired BPM/ hold to reset |
| 9 | MOD/X | Turn to adjust Slot 2 FX Depth/Push to turn Slot 2 FX on and off |
| 10 | ON/OFF | Push to turn Slot 1 FX on and off |
NOTE: AUX/MIC and PFL FX are for when the VFX-1 is used in addition with other Serato DJ controllers that support 4 decks. The Vestax VCI-300 does not support 4 decks, so these buttons will not be functional.
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-300 CONTROL |
FUNCTION | SHIFT |
| OUT 1/LOOP | Set loop in point (Loop not active)/Edit start of loop point (Loop active) | Play Sample Slot 1 or 4 |
| OUT 2/LOOP | Set end of loop point (If Loop in point set)/Edit end of loop point (Loop active) | Play Sample Slot 2 or 5 |
| OUT 3/LOOP | Reloop | Play Sample Slot 3 or 6 |
| AUTO LOOP | Auto Loop On/Off | Loop Roll On |
| HALF | Halve Loop Length | Loop Shift Left |
| DOUBLE | Double Loop Length | Loop Shift Right |
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.
NOTE: The best way to edit the start and end points of a manual loop is to press the corresponding button, then adjust using the jog wheel/platter on your Vestax VCI-300.
NOTE: When a Loop Roll is activated, HALF and DOUBLE will halve/double loop length instead of shifting the loop left/right.
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:
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.