Vestax VCI-300 User Manual

Essential safety instructions for operating the VCI-300 controller to prevent hazards.

Contents of the package and minimum system specifications for ITCH software.

Step-by-step instructions for installing ITCH on Mac and PC operating systems.

Connecting the controller via USB and outputting audio to speakers and headphones.

Overview of library views, search, browse, and crate management functions.

Explanation of track playback, tempo matching, and mixing assistance features.

Details on setup options, recording functions, and audio monitoring.

Controls for adjusting track speed, tempo, pitch, and maintaining musical key.

Controls for scratch mode, censorship, reverse, autoloop, and equalization.

Controls for overall output volume and headphone monitoring mix.

Microphone and auxiliary audio inputs, level controls, and ground post.

Adjustments for crossfader/channel fader curves and master/headphone output connections.

Power supply options, USB connection, and platter sensitivity adjustments.

Instructions for starting ITCH and adding audio files to the library.

Creating and nesting crates for efficient music organization.

Building track overviews and configuring automatic BPM calculation.

Setting mixer defaults and browsing the music library for tracks.

Steps to load tracks, initiate playback, adjust gain, and equalize.

Locating, loading, and previewing tracks in headphones before mixing.

Matching track tempos and aligning beats for seamless transitions.

Precisely timing track entry and alignment using hardware controls.

Using visual cues to align track beats and tempos for accurate mixing.

Automatic synchronization of track transients for beat matching.

Managing mic/aux inputs, adjusting pitch, and using keylock.

Creating cue points, setting loops, and using autolooping features.

Automatic tempo sync, playback reversal, censorship, and mix recording.

Main library interface, views, and organizing music with crates.

Finding tracks via search, browsing filters, and understanding status icons.

Customizing library columns and editing ID3 tags for tracks.

Loading files, viewing played tracks, and using external drives.

Displaying album art and understanding library sharing with Scratch Live.

Configuring track playback behavior, including key lock and braking.

Settings for managing the music library, including iTunes integration.

Options for instant doubles, auto gain, and library protection.

Adjusting screen refresh rate and waveform display modes.

Verifying the current ITCH software version and available updates.

Visiting the website for software updates and online support.

Contacting local distributors for hardware support and warranty coverage.

Suggestions for resolving performance problems encountered with ITCH.