WNAMM08: Stanton FireWire DJ Control Rocks

Stantons new SCS DJ system is herdalded as the future of digital Djing. The two new units - SCS.1m Mix controller and SCS.1d – the deck controller aim to redefine the way that a mobile DJ or heavy laptop DJ user spins. From what we here, Stanton have been lying low for the last few years and this sort of product could be just the thing to get them back in flavour.

SCS.1m Features
• 4-channel design with intuitive high-precision metering
• Assignable Encoder section with 360° of LED feedback
• LCD scribble strips for two-way communication with selected DJ software
• Easy controller mapping into popular DJ and VJ software
• Navigation section for remote browsing through playlists
• Mic and Phono / Line input for sampling, archiving vinyl, and remixing
• Built-in FireWire connections with full Mac and Windows compatibility
• Perfect as a standalone mix controller, or in combination with SCS.1d deck
• Balanced, studio-quality TRS output for mains; RCA booth output and 1/4″ headphones output
• Unique footswitch input enabling hands-free control of software parameters

  Faders / Encoders / Buttons

• 24 Potentiometers (MIDI CC)
• 4 Virtual-pots with 18 segment LED rings (MIDI CC or Incremental CC)
• 4 45mm Linefaders (MIDI CC)
• 1 45mm Crossfader (MIDI CC)
• 1 Rotary encoder (MIDI CC or Incremental CC)
• 37 Momentary backlit pushbuttons (MIDI Note On)

  Displays

• 4 Multicolor 8 character alphanumeric LCDs with contrast control (MIDI SysEX controllable)
• 6 9-segment LED meters. One for each channel, one L/R pair for master (controllable via MIDI)

SCS.1d
• Adjustable high-torque 10” motorized platter with vinyl surface and superior tracking
• 100mm motorized pitch fader with recall for sync with software
• Velocity-sensitive pads assingable to loops, cue points, etc.
• Assignable Encoder section with 360° of LED feedback
• LCD scribble strips for two-way communication with selected software
• Familiar Tansport section for direct music control
• Perfect for adding maximum control capabilities into existing DJ software
• Easily controls multiple virtual decks for powerful multi-channel mixes

  Compatible Software:

• Traktor Studio
• Ableton
• MixVibes
• Deckadance

  Faders / Encoders / Buttons / Switches:

• 4 Virtual-pots with 18 segment LED rings (MIDI CC or Incremental CC)
• 1 100mm Motorized fader (MIDI CC)
• 4 Velocity sensitive trigger pads (MIDI Note On)
• 46 Momentary backlit push buttons (MIDI Note On)

  Displays:

• 4 Multicolor 8 character alphanumeric LCDs with contrast control (MIDI SysEX Controllable)
• 1 Cue position display with current deck indicator (MIDI SysEX controllable)

Pricing and information:

SCS.1m Mixer unit $799
SCS.1d Deck unit $1199

Available May 2008

• http://www.enterthesystem.com/

I'm surprised that this hasnt generated more interest. When I saw it and the amount of hype from Stanton, I thought it would cause more of a stir

18-Feb-08 02:25 PM

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