American Audio VMS4 USB Digital DJ Controller

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With complete analog mixer functionality in case of a computer crash, you can set up in the club with more confidence using this controller.


Get the dance floor jumping with this four channel DJ MIDI controller and mixer from American Audio. The VMS4 combines the power and flexibility of computer DJ software with the performance and handling that only comes with a good controller. Because it's an open source controller, it's compatible with any MIDI audio software via a built-in USB port, and is able to turn a laptop into a full-featured DJ powerhouse.

As an all-in-one DJ performance tool, the American Audio VMS4 can move easily and safely from home to gig and back again. It features enough controls to handle any DJ situation, but is compact enough to tuck under the arm and carry out to the car. On top of that, it's all housed in a sturdy steel casing to keep it safe.

The VMS4 is packed with features from American Audio's top-of-the-line mixers. With ultra-responsive touch-sensitive jog wheels, a full-function mouse track pad, MIDI-assignable touch strips and high-quality channel and crossfaders, everything needed to control the computer is onboard.

Each one of the VMS4's many knobs, dials and faders are fully midi assignable, which means it can map to the included Virtual DJ 6 LE software or any major DJ software. Users can choose between creating their own custom midi map or downloading pre-arranged midi maps from American Audio. In other words, the setup process can be as simple as using a pre-assigned map or as detailed and nit-picky as the user wants it to be.

Besides being an extremely expansive, great… read more sounding, easy to use, professional grade DJ controller, at under $400, the VMS4 is nearly unrivaled in its price range.

Features of the American Audio VMS4:
- MIDI Controller with 4 USB / Analog selectable MIDILOG (MIDI & Analog) channels
- All audio control faders, knobs, switches, and buttons smoothed - eliminates popping, wiper noise, and zipper noise
- Bundled with VIRTUAL DJ 6 LE Software
- On/off soft startup and turnoff
- Gain/treble/mid/bass EQ on all MIDILOG channels
- 2 phono/line selectable analog channels
- Two microphone channels with illuminated on/off switches and gain/treble/mid/bass EQs
- On/off cueing on each MIDILOG channel
- Split cueing headphones with rotary mix control
- Illuminated rubber knobs for ease of use in dark environments
- Solid 1.6mm thick faceplate for extra durability
- Panel mounted rotary knobs
- Full analog mixer operation if the computer crashes or with external power supply
- Innofader replaceable crossfader compatible (sold separately)
- Crossfader curve control
- Crossfader assign and reverse
- Q-Start crossfader controlled startup for 2 external audio players
- User replaceable channel faders
- Master and Booth outputs with L/R balance
- Balanced Master outputs
- 12 position stereo master output VU meter

American Audio
American Audio specializes in making professional DJ gear and accessories and is committed to producing powerful tools for all types of DJs. read less

MIDI

- Built-in mouse pad
- Long life MIDI assignable touch strips
- Two 10- bit resolution pitch sliders
- 62 assignable MIDI buttons and switches
- 50 MIDI buttons have LED illuminations, including 18 with dual blue/red LEDs
- 4 assignable rotary encoders
- 34 assignable rotary controllers
- 5 assignable linear fader controllers
- Dual MIDI controls on all buttons and switches
- Dual 2000 point resolution touch sensitive turntable scratch controllers

Audio

- 24-bit 48 kHz analog audio
- 16-bit 44.1kHz USB audio
- 10-bit resolution on all analog fader controls
- THD <0.1%*
- Channel separation >60dB*
- S/N ratio >85dB*
- Analog channel audio latency < 1msec
- Selectable USB modes: 4 in 4 out mode for running software effects on phono/line analog channels or 2 in 8 out mode for running 4 software channels and master recording
- For each audio channel, both line and phono modes

System Requirements

PC Requirements:
- Windows XP Sp2 or Windows Vista (32-bit & 64-bit supported)
- PIV 1.2GHz Computer (SSE2 CPU), AMD 64 or Greater
- 1024_768 SVGA Video
- 2 GIG RAM (Vista)
- 40MB Free on the Hard-Drive (Recommended 2000MB)
- DirectX 9.0

Mac Requirements:
- Mac OS X 10.5 PPC/Intel, 10.5.6 Intel, or 10.6 Intel
- 1.86GHz
- 2GB RAM

* System Requirements may differ due to manufacturer software

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-582-2650
Email: info@adj.com
Web: https://www.adj.com/contact
MIDI Table
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Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (17 ratings)
Submitted March 25, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com

"A very well engineered unit, outstanding value for money, by far the best sub $600 DJ controller out there. BUY IT NOW!!!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I will be using this until I can afford an NS-7fx. I know that this will do the same job, it just doesn't come into the same league. I mean c'mon, SPINNING FREAKIN' PLATTERS??? Yeah, that's coming, but I won't be able to afford one for a while, so this will do just nicely. Unless you're Tiesto or Donald Glaude or something, this is probably more than you'll ever need. Check out the Youtube Demo Video of DJ Etronic with the VMS4, and you'll see it's real power. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Sound
The sound quality is quite good. You notice a bit of the typical Mp3 artifacts at lower bitrates, which is normal, but apart from that, no faults. Anyone you've heard complain about low output volumes or clicks and pops is clearly inept, and doesn't understand the relationship between the soundcard, computer, and amp & speakers. I did have to play around for about two hours to set up the audio the way I want it, but now, no complaints at all...

Features
WOW, this is unreal. I just came from a Numark Mixtrack Pro, and a Behringer BCD3000 before that, and this is amazing. I researched many controllers before I bought this, and for the price, nothing even comes CLOSE... The Denon MC-6000 has similar controls for a few hundred dollars more, and looks a bit better, but for the money, BUY NOTHING ELSE. I have been a DJ for 15 years, and this is the best sub-$600 controller out there. Again, BUY IT NOW!!!

Ease of Use… read more
I am glad that I am very technologically adept, because there were a few instances during setup, and still now 2 days on that leave me scratching my head for a second. WARNING, The audio I/O on this unit is AMAZING. The flexibility of this mixer is out of this world. This will create problems for some, but nothing a quick forum browse won't fix. You will need some technical chops to get the most out of this unit. That being said, if you're even considering it, you probably are undaunted by the plethora of control and I/O. TRAKTOR setup will take A BIT OF TIME. Be forewarned. Still, once it works, wow does it work GREAT!!!

Quality
Very solid all-metal construction. I like the visual feedback. I love the Innofader Compatibility. The controls are responsive and tactile, the wheels are great (if not a bit on the small side, the one thing I miss about the Numark unit I had, the GREAT BIG wheels). I love the fact that IT DOESN'T MOVE. It's very heavy at 20 Lbs. so it really stays put. I don't have a roadcase for it yet, but still, I'm not worried about knocking it around a bit. All in all, very solid unit.

Value
BUY IT NOW. There is nothing close at this price point, and I've played with them all. If you are thinking about spending 3-400 bucks on a Hercules or Imix or Reloop, pony up the extra little bit of cash for this unit, you won't be disappointed.

Manufacturer Support
I bought it through Zzounds, so I presume good. Only had it for a few days now, but all I've heard about ADJ's support has been great. Hopefully I wont need any support, as it seems indestructible. I'm not one to ask for help either, so those of you who are hopeless at programming a VCR might want to make sure you have a techie friend to help out with any teething problems you'll invariably suffer with.

The Wow Factor
It really looks the business. If you want to impress people with your stage presence, this will help hugely. It really does have a lot of wow factor. Especially with all the controls and I/O along the entire back and front of the unit, along with the fact that it's lit up like a Christmas tree, this will have them thinking you payed much more than you actually did. Very professional and impressive looking unit all around.

Musical Background:
DJ/Producer (Published)

Musical Style:
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