The Gemini G4V is being shown at the NAMM Show 2013 in a prototype form, but two things strike you on first look: One, it is very similar to the Pioneer DDJ-SX and the Vestax VCI-400 units, and two, it’s easily Gemini’s nicest controller to date.
Made of solid metal, the unit is heavy and despite being a prototype (the jogwheels, in particular, feel lightwieght, but Gemini assure us they’re to be beefed up for production), looks built to compete with the controllers we just mentioned, but at a much lower price point.
As we pointed out when we first covered the Gemini G4V, it’s for Virtual DJ, and will come with various Virtual DJ mappings for the pads.
It is very similar to the Pioneer DDJ-SX and the Vestax VCI-400…
While Virtual DJ 8 is not ready yet, nor is this controller, and we’d be very unsurprised to see them dropping at the same time. For now, though, it’s being touted as a Virtual DJ 7 controller.
If Gemini manages to get this device to production while maintaining the quality we saw in this prototype, it ought to have a winner on its hands.
Can’t afford a DDJ-SX or a VCI-400, but want a controller like this? Are you a Virtual DJ user who’s been waiting for someone to design a controller aimed specifically at you? Please share your thoughts about the Gemini G4V in the comments.
Now go to:
NAMM 2013: Gemini GMX Pro Video Talkthrough
NAMM 2013: New Budget Controllers From American Audio
NAMM 2013: Numark Mixtrack Pro II Video Talkthrough
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That blows any of the controllers shown so far OUT OF THE WATER.
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[ link ]No idea on a price point yet? (at work, so can’t view the video, so apologizes if it was mentioned there)
[ link ]Considerably less than the bigger brand equivalent. Nothing solid yet.
[ link ]Thank ya much big boss-man. Party hard, rest easy, and thanks for the DJ goodness.
[ link ]I sound drained
[ link ]Really pushing the pads this year, all the major all-in-one’s are beginning to look the same.
[ link ]..think I’m done with the gemini ” look like, cost less” marketing strategy.
[ link ]What does the “cup” button do??
[ link ]Cue play
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