During Winter NAMM 2011, Vestax announced that the Typhoon Digital DJ System now ships with Virtual DJ software that has custom Typhoon faceplate graphics.

Atomix Productions Inc. developed a custom version of Virtual DJ just for the Vestax Typhoon. The software’s interface emulates the look and feel of the unit's carbon-fiber control surface so that users can easily see which functions in the software are manipulated by the Typhoon’s controls. The Typhoon controller can also run with any commercial DJ software that accepts MIDI control.

The Typhoon features two high-resolution, touch-sensitive, backlit, dual-action platters based on Vestax’s VCI-300 platter technology, which delivers DJ mixing and scratching functionality. High-resolution sensors provide realistic analog scratch action on the top surfaces, Vestax says, while the outside edges offer pitch-bend for seamless mix blending. Other eye-catching features include special platter cover designs and platter touch-sensitivity that reveals red and blue backlights for instant visual status feedback.

According to Vestax, even beginning DJs will spin like pros when using the Typhoon. The controller’s chassis features carbon fiber graphics and houses comprehensive controls that are equally at home in both scratching and club mix applications. The Typhoon has an integrated sound card, a USB buss-powered design, precision crossfader technology, smooth fader action, and more.

Track and master gain levels are monitored via 3-step and 5-step LED meters. Connectivity is said to be both straightforward and comprehensive, with a USB buss port and stereo RCA audio outputs, microphone input, and headphone monitor outputs. The back panel also houses sensitivity level adjustments for the touch sensors. The control section located above the platters includes controls for tempo, gain, loop creation, 3-band EQ sliders, and more.

Ideal for mobile, club, scratch, or home applications, the Typhoon weighs just 3.3 pounds, measures 14 inches across, and fits easily into a 15-inch laptop bag.

The Vestax Typhoon with custom Virtual DJ software is now shipping. For more information, please visit vestax.com.