the effects on the mixer are great, its really responsive, and you can get the headphone volume very precise, also i found if you remove the orange sides it looks even better as it has rounded edges, only bad thing i would say is if your more of a scratch dj the crossfader feels a lot lighter than i would like, but its works great if your more into beatmatching

Only Vestax could build an inexpensive, good-looking and accessible mixer like the vmc 004. Featuring four channels, two of them also mic channels, two outputs - ideal for recording mixes, individual leds on each channel, and the overall good design that is the trademark of the brand. This is a mixer that can be used either by starters or professionals, since it's ease of use. It's so intuitive, every knob and fader is cautiously positioned, every led in it's right place, that in seconds you'll be mastering it.

The quality of the outputs is excellent. In fact, you have to be careful because they can reach very loud levels. There is a detail that most mixers seem to forget: the ability to listen the cue with the equalization. It seems that most mixers just allow the cueing of the non-equalized channel. This may be just perfectionism, but believe me, it does help when you're in the mix or in a loud club and you want everything to come out right without surprises.

It is a durable mixer, proving it's robustness and heaviness. But it is also suitable to carry around, since it's also smaller than most mixers.

There is only a small detail that shouldn't annoy most DJ's: the cue button is actually a fader, so you can only cue one track at the time. May this be a problem to you, I assure that you'll get around that in no time.

If you need a simple, easy, durable mixer at an affordable price, Vestax VMC-004XL is the one to consider. A great choice.

I've been using Traktor 3 for some time and wanted a midi controller to get away from only mouse control. A DJ friend highly recommended Vestax kit so looked at the VCI-100 to check spec. It had all the controls I needed for my bedroom dj style, so I bought one.
The unit is very well built and feels a quality item, which is just as well given the price. It's just the right size too with well laid out controls for easy access while mixing and each knob, button etc has a solid touch and is a pleasure to use. I don't scratch myself but the 'jog' wheels bowled me over as to how much they make you feel you're controlling a vinyl deck. I use them for track searching, pitch tweaking and deck braking.
A ready made midi map is downloadable from the Vestax website which you import through Traktor in a matter of minutes. I've found all the controls are mapped just fine in the way I want them and have had no need to change anything. The VCI-100 has no problem being powered and driven from a USB port on my computer which is so convenient.
I can't recommend this midi controller enough and I'm amazed at how in control I am now of Traktor - on the fly looping, effects and EQ are a breeze with VCI-100, you'll never need to touch the mouse again!

As sayd, the player is more for DJ's who like to do more than a simple beatmix. The 3 Hotcue's are incredible and give endless possibilitys. Sampler and loop work perfectly. The effects are different then the ones on Pioneer but not less fun, they give much more options then Pio's.
The scratchwheel is'nt perfect but whit adding the Tascam TT-M1 its just great.
The player has so many functions that it takes days to work them through.
I could talk for day's about it...it's just a great player!