Denon DJ Is Now Shipping DN-HC1000S USB MIDI Sub-Controller

Denon DJ is now shipping the DN-HC1000S USB MIDI Sub-Controller, ( http://www.denondj.com/DN-HC1000S-P121.aspx), compatible with Serato™ Scratch Live (developed by Serato Audio Research), which enhances a digital music library with a number of unique tools and performance features for DJs. Controlling essential features via mouse or laptop keyboard can often be a challenge, especially considering the focused work environment. The DN-HC1000S, however, is designed to directly interface with Serato Scratch Live, today's most popular DJ software program. The DN-HC1000S offers simple plug 'n play operation via self powered USB connectivity, and it replaces the computer keyboard for DVS systems with a set of dedicated controls, including track select and fast search, SHIFT/CLR button, five "hot start" and three sampler buttons, auto loop, Loop IN-OUT with Exit/Reloop, history and a TAP button. Key features of the DN-HC1000S include:

• Serato-approved USB MIDI Sub-Controller for Serato Scratch Live
• Simple USB plug-and-play Connection (USB MIDI / Bus power)
• Dedicated tactile controls to replace computer keyboard shortcuts
• High-quality steel cabinet with rugged rubber keys
• File Select knob and buttons with back-forward action keys
• Track Select and Fast Search buttons
• SHIFT/CLR Button
• 5 Cue Point and 3 Sampler Player buttons
• Auto Loop button with Loop Cut knob & Roll
• Loop IN/OUT button with Exit/Reloop
• File, Browse, History and Prepare keys
• Tap button
• MIDI mappable for other DJ software systems
• Unit measures 9.8" width x 3.4" depth, and weighs under 3 lbs.

Serato Scratch Live lightened the load for the professional traveling DJ. Heavy crates of records can be exchanged into a huge library of music that can be easily transported on a computer hard drive. Scratch Live software has an array of unique tools and performance features:

• Beat extraction
• Real-time tempo metering
• Unique color waveforms for easy identification of sound
• Multiple Cue and Loop points per track
• Capability to record directly from a microphone
• Ability to archive users' music collections
• No-charge upgrades that constantly add new features and improvements