Vestax Spin DJ

I just recently received my Vestax Spin DJ system and it's really fun to use. At first I was skeptical about it because ever since this whole computer era DJ I just opted out. I love my vinyl but this piece looked interesting and I always valued Vestax's quality. I've had a Vestax mixer since 1996 and it still works like new. You can adjust the fader too just like my other mixer which was a very important feature because it's default mode is no good. I was about to return it because of that but I figured it out. I'm one of those guys who doesn't like to read instruction manuals I just like to get to the business like Pauly D from Jersey Shore says. The only complaint is the size of the platters are a little small and I'm just trying to get adjusted because I'm used to Technic 1200's which I still own. But overall this is a quick and easy way to DJ without all the heavy crate carrying so have fun but don't expect to get one right away because my girlfriend ordered mine before Christmas and I just received it the other day. It's on a two to three month back order!-EMM Vestax, an industry leader in professional DJ equipment, and algoriddim, a leader in next-generation music software for the Mac, today announce the release of Spin, a brand new all-in-one bundle of digital DJ hardware and algoriddim’s djay 3 software. The Spin DJ controller was jointly developed for optimal integration with the award-winning djay software, and delivers Mac users of all levels the experience of mixing, scratching and playing their music like a turntable DJ. djay 3 seamlessly integrates with the user’s iTunes library and transforms the Mac into a complete DJ setup, while Vestax’s hardware replicates the control and physical sensation of mixing and scratching on actual records.

The bundling of Vestax’s DJ MIDI controller and algoriddim’s djay 3 provides a powerful solution for all DJs, from beginner to pro. The Spin DJ controller mimics the classic setup of two turntables and a mixer, and easily connects to any Mac via USB. The user can then control djay 3 using two high resolution touch-sensitive jog wheels for scratching and remixing like on an analog turntable. Using the crossfader and controls for speed, looping, cue points, effects, and EQ, the user can smoothly fade from one song to another and apply professional-grade effects. The Spin controller also includes a built-in audio interface with a microphone input and two stereo outputs for headphones and master.

“Introducing DJing and reaching out to a new generation – the elder to the younger, the never before to the professional and experienced – has been one of our goals since the beginning of the DJ Midi controller movement,” said Charles Akira Ono, Vice President of the Vestax Corporation. “With our know-how and team of engineers dedicated in pro audio, quality and design, we’ve partnered up with software company algoriddim to bring you the perfect mix. Call it the best mash-up for bringing in the New Year, as we assure you will experience DJing at a new level of fun.”

“The Spin controller is a simple, yet powerful solution for all DJs, whether they’re just beginning to experiment with their music or they’ve been mixing for years,” said Karim Morsy, CEO of algoriddim. “We designed djay 3 to bridge the gap between everyday music enthusiasts and professional DJs, so we are thrilled to be able to offer our customers a hardware component that brings them that much closer to the real thing and beyond. It has been a real pleasure to closely work with Vestax on delivering Mac users everything they need to turn their Mac into a full-blown DJ system.

Spin is now available exclusively in Apple Stores within the USA and Canada.