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Topic: NUMARK DMC-1 and VDJ

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I got an option to buy a used DMC-1 really cheap. Does it require any specific drivers etc to work with VDJ ? Or is it just to plug the cable to the computer and VDJ will detect it ?
 
Posted Tue 23 May 06 @ 8:09 am
You will need enable it in the config settings under the remote control tab. Also make sure that dmc-1 controller includes the firmware upgrade.

Check out this link for more details.

http://www.gizmolabs.net/
 
Ok, if it doesn't have the firmware upgrade. should i buy that ? Doesn't it work with VDJ without it ?
 
As i understand i must have the firmware update from Gizmolabs for it to work. Or it will be locked to PCDJ.

The gizmolabs site looks a little bit old and there are no contact info on the site. Are they still selling it, have anyone bought something from them recently ?
 
The update is actually a new chip that you must replace. The chip is $99.00, and you will need it, for any software, not just VDJ. My advice is; If you can get the controller for $50.00 go for it. That's what I paid for 1 of the 2 that I have. I paid even less for the other one. That will bring the cost to $150.00. It will give you some control, but you will want more. Otherwise, save your money, and get a controller that will do so much more. I was waiting for the DAC 3, but now I am waiting for Numark, or even VDJ, to drop a controller.
 
I know it lacks some features, but i can get it really cheap and it could be nice to have as an extra controller.

The problem at the moment is that GizmoLabs doesn't answer my emails. So i don't know if i dare to pay for the upgrade chip at there web-shop. If i do, will i ever receive one ?
 
How cheap?

Jose
 
I ask how cheap, because I have one in excellent shape with the upgrade chip and would love to sell it to someone who will get some use of it.

I have two DAC 2s. I have the DAC-1 collecting dust.

The chip is about $100 US.

Jose
 
If you pay by credit card, you should not have a problem. Josethedj seems to have another alternative. As I said before, if money is not an issue, you could use as a backup. Again, you will not have a lot of fun with this controller, but I guess it is better then nothing.
 
@JOSETHEDJ
Would you be interested to sell the chip / controller ?

@A Man and His Music
I can pay at Gizmolabs with paypal , that is no problem. But do they deliver ? And it will not be my main controller, it will be in my second set up.
 
BTW what is the difference in functionality between DMC-1 and DAC-2 ?
 
The only difference is that there's no FX button.

So all you're missing is one button.

You can use a custom mapper and assign keys as you desire.

I've been using one for my DAC 2 that works great. VDJ members and the VDJ team will be more than happy to provide their input.


Jose
 
They can not stay in business, if they don't deliver. The reason I mentioned the credit card, is you will have an advocate if you run into an issue.
 
Just want to mention that i got an answer from GizmoLabs ,i ordered the upgrade and it was posted the day after that. So, GizmoLabs are still in business. I have just installed it and it works great..
 
So all is well in DJ land. Best of luck.
 
Yes it is ;-)

Well , it's not a DAC-3 but i use a small numeric keypad also to handle Deck FX and samples.
 


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