Jul 31, 2012 all seems to work fine. Mountain lion mac. Scratch live 2.4.2 (though ive not DJ'd with it yet). MIDI CHANNELS The DN-HC1000S has four MIDI channels. Channel 1 is the default and is reserved for when using the DN-HC1000S as a native controller, leaving channels 2-4 free to be assigned to other functions in Scratch Live. The Denon DNHC1000 Serato Scratch Live USB Control Surface enables you to keep the dance floor moving and music pumping. Controlling essential features via mouse or laptop keyboard can be a challenge so Denon created the DNHC1000S control surface for complete control.
Wow! Based on what I'm seeing/reading, I'll definitely be picking one of these up as soon as it's available. Finally, a DJ-specific controller to compete against regular MIDI controllers that are always band-aids for what we do. Appears to be a nice, compact , tactile solution for keeping hands off the laptop. Also appears to be more of a professional solution than a lot of the plasticky toys everywhere.
One thing though that's missing and what I think it really needs is ABS/REL/INT button(s). Think about those dreaded situations like whenever a hairball lands on your needle and you needs to very quickly jump out of ABSOLUTE or RELATIVE mode and into INTERNAL mode in order to save your mix and remove obstruction from needle and then jump back to original mode. Those emergency buttons should really be on this piece keeping with the theme of staying away from the laptop and keeping your eyes/hands on the mixer/controller.
Think the USB connector needs to be duplicated on the back in addition to the side for different setup scenarios.
Anyway, kudos Denon for addressing a much needed SL solution.
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