Numark designed the motorized NS7FX DJ Software
Performance Controller in collaboration with DJ software creator Serato.
The NS7FX combines a premium mixer with 2 motorized, adjustable-torque
turntables, real vinyl, and a professional audio interface to deliver
performance to satisfy the most hardcore turntablist. The NS7FX also
includes powerful effects controls for hands-on manipulation of the wide
range of effects built into the included Serato ITCH software.
A
full complement of premium faders, knobs, buttons, and Numark's new
Strip Search virtual needle-drop control integrates seamlessly with
ITCH. The NS7FX exchanges turntable and control information with your
Mac or PC at more than 10 times standard MIDI resolution, resulting in a
rock-solid hardware/software system that feels as good as it looks.
Developed
in partnership with Serato:
The NS7FX was a collaborative development effort with Serato to deliver
the finest computer DJ experience. It is a one-to-one, hands-on control
instrument for Serato ITCH.
Because it was designed for ITCH, the
NS7FX's set up time is the bare minimum. No tweaking, no mapping – just
plug and perform.
Perfect feel:
Forget your experiences with other controllers. The NS7FX has 2
motorized, high-torque aluminum turntable platters. The turntable
controls feature modern and classic settings that alter the feel to
model the feel you prefer. 7" legit vinyl records with 45rpm adapters
sit on real slipmats. There's no simulation here—the NS7 is the real
deal.
Solid, rugged, rubberized buttons and knobs complement a
high-precision, replaceable CP-PRO crossfader and D-TYPE line faders for
an unquestionably high-quality feel. Numark selected the CP-PRO
digital-VCA crossfader because it is outstandingly durable with low wear
for a long life. It has a solid feel that is smooth and rigid. It's
only natural that Numark's finest crossfader is a component of Numark's
finest controller. Numark selected high-performance, D-Type digital-VCA
line faders for their rugged, long-life performance. Like the
crossfader, the line faders are replaceable. The crossfader offers
contour adjust and reverse adjustment, enabling you to customize its
operation.
System simplicity:
Forget the mouse. Forget the keyboard. The NS7FX renders ITCH software
perfectly simple to operate, with its click knob and large, backlit
buttons for navigating though your music library. You'll spend less time
looking at the screen and more time enjoying performing thanks to the
visual feedback you get from the NS7FX's more than 100 LEDs and more
than 100 hands-on controls.
The NS7FX has onboard audio outputs
so it's the only piece of gear you need to connect to the PA system or
powered speakers. The NS7FX outputs 24-bit, 44.1kHz digital audio to the
sound system on XLRs and RCAs. The front panel contains a mic input, an
RCA line input, and both 1/4" and 1/8" headphone outputs with volume
control.
The NS7FX comes with an integrated laptop stand that
supplies safe, secure mounting for your laptop. You can use an
ultrasmall space because NS7FX elevates your laptop off the table. The
NSFX effect controller mounts conveniently onto the laptop stand for
integrated effects control without taking up any additional setup space.
Precision
control:
The NS7FX sends control information over a USB connection at more than
10 times the standard MIDI rate. This innovative communication technique
yields extremely high-precision, low-latency control.
There's
nothing like dropping the needle on a record for quickly locating a
point in the track. Numark took that idea and developed Numark's own
modern take on it with Strip Search, the unique virtual-needle-drop
touch strip. You can locate a point instantly within the track using the
on-screen waveform and Strip Search.
5 hot-cue-assign buttons on
each deck digitally mark your cues on the track. These marker points
are recallable in ITCH and Scratch LIVE, and you can load Scratch LIVE
cue points in ITCH. Numark developed an extensive Serato-style loop
section on each deck for creative remix capabilities. You can choose
between manual and auto-loop functions and an automatic BPM analyzer
further assists loop makers. Creating automatic smart loops of any
measure length is a breeze, and you can mutilate and modify to your
heart's content with a variety of controls such as Doubling, Halving,
Shift, and manual controls. Multiple loop banks per deck make the NS7FX a
great choice for scratch and club DJs alike.
Beat matching is
straight ahead with 100mm, smooth, stiff pitch sliders. Plus and minus
buttons, by popular request, are back for bending. There's also a
zero-point LED, so it's easy to know when you're in the middle.
Audio
quality:
Numark took extraordinary care in selecting the components of the audio
signal chain. The NS7FX contains a host of professional audio connectors
and a multichannel, 24-bit USB digital-audio interface.
The
high-definition, post-mix analog audio output features a minimized
circuit path containing only one audiophile-grade bipolar capacitor.
This optimized design maximizes phase coherence, ensuring that the audio
is tight and punchy.
Professional appearance:
The NS7FX's dual decks flank the mixer section. Its recognizable,
professional appearance is supported by a clean design in matte and
glossy black. The entire unit is housed in a heavy-gauge,
industrial-strength metal casing that is ready for the torture of
travel.
Serato ITCH software:
Serato ITCH is already familiar to you if you use Scratch LIVE. The new
program builds on Scratch LIVE's popularity and adds some new key
features. ITCH doesn't require a timecode interface, so the system can
be as simple as, say, the NS7FX and your computer! Since ITCH makes
timecode a thing of the past, you won't need to worry about needles
skipping or vinyl wearing out. You can load your Scratch LIVE crates,
loops, presets, and cue points seamlessly in ITCH. The NS7FX also works
with most other MIDI DJ software and it supports iTunes.
ITCH is a
high-performance portable music system with internal mixing and
platter-style playback control. Because it's designed specifically for
use with hardware control, ITCH has a clean information display.
ITCH
handles audio processing and mixing including channel fading, EQ,
crossfading and track trim, which are processed for outstanding control
and management of your tracks, ease of recording your set, clip-proof
gain management, and BPM calculation using the power of your computer's
processor.
Serato's unique color waveforms provide an easy
identification of sound and changes in the track. ITCH can set and store
cue-points. It offers 3-range pitch control: ±8%, ±16%, and ±50% with
Key Lock for manipulation of pitch and tempo independently.
ITCH
has library management tools for backup and restoring your music.
Advanced input and mix recording capabilities include recording your mix
or just the aux input for sampling. The software supports AIFF, WAV,
MP3, and AAC audio files.
The History function in ITCH keeps a
comprehensive record of every track played and exports sessions from
your history to 'txt', 'csv', or 'm3u.' ITCH also has a Loop Roll
function that provides a looping effect where the playhead jumps back to
normal time when you release the loop. Built-in key support ensures
that ITCH reads key tags from MP3 files and displays them in the key
column in your library.
Features:
- High-resolution digital DJ controller with effects; built for Serato
ITCH and compatible with Scratch LIVE libraries
- Direct-drive, motorized turntable platters with classic and modern
feel settings
- Activate and control the effects in Serato ITCH
- Includes Serato ITCH DJ software
- Built-in audio with audiophile-grade circuitry; 24-bit interface
- Extensive loop, cue, and track-access controls
- Strip Search (patent pending) virtual-needle drop control
- Controls most MIDI applications without requiring a mouse or a
keyboard
- Rugged, all-metal construction
- Integrated laptop stand
- Fits in NS7 Case (sold separately) for protection in transit to the
gig
- High quality, replaceable, adjustable CP-PRO crossfader and D-Type
line faders
- Support for Whitelabel.net files in ITCH
- Mix using either 33 rpm or 45 rpm speeds
Includes:
- NS7 performance software controller, NSFX effects controller, two
turntable platters, spindle wrench, spindle screw, Allen wrench, laptop
stand, USB cable, power cable, software CD, and quick start poster