Review (pt2) of the American Audio VMS4 controller / mixer

GroovinDJ tries out the new American Audio VMS4, which was released in the UK during the 1st week of August 2010.

It is a USB MIDI controller for DJs but also a four channel analogue mixer, so can be used freestanding to mix using turntables, CD players etc.

Each channel is switchable between analogue audio or USB audio, so you can use two CD players alongside two channels of audio from your computer!

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[DJMojoJAB]

What other software can this run?

[groovindj]

@DJMojoJAB this doesn't run software. The computer runs the software. This is a MIDI controller, which will work with any software that's MIDI compatible.

[technicalerr0r]

awful hardware, awful software

[groovindj]

@technicalerr0r awful comment

[ReubyDeubs]

Why did you buy this controller then critisize it when you can't even play

[pipo2697]

i dont see the update where is it at?? 

[pipo2697]

i got the vms2 i cant get it to work i hate it it suck i do not recomend the vms2 i dont know about the vms4 but the vms2 suck

[groovindj]

@TheCokepower no need - VDJ LE is included, and you can upgrade to VDJ Pro for a reduced price.

[groovindj]

@mentoras8 you need to keep the levels lower than that suggested in the manual, because due to running from only 5v the audio has very little overhead 'safety zone'.

Apparently the major issues have been addressed in the new 'Traktor version' VMS4 - but they have raised the price.

[mentoras8]

@rickperryman hey Rick..i agree with ur comment man...and i wanna add that trying out the 4 decks..i get a VERY VERY distorted sound...i dont know if i dont do sth right...but the sound i get with 4 decks suks...if anyone has sth to suggest..please help...lol...But ok...i think the VMS4 has a good value for money and i m quite satisfied with it...otherwise...double the money and buy a DENON DMC 6000 or TRAKTOR S4...and i m not sure if these dont have issues either...

[rickperryman]

Hi Groovindj

I had one of these and returned it within 2 days.

Apart from all of the problems that you've identified, I'd like to add:

1. Low output volume.

2. Distorted mic input.

3. The pathetic rubber covers for the jog wheels to allow using them for pitchbending.

4. You can't see the position of the knobs that are lit up unless you lean right over them.

The odd thing is that I bought a Radius 3000 (American Audio) to replace the VMS4 and have had no problems with that at all.

Rick

[bodzhar]

@265CoJ Yes i got one today :D