Today we are going to install my new INNOFADER crossfader on my VESTAX PMC 05 MKIII mixer.
The Innofader is a buttery-smooth and lightweight contactless fader that can be adjusted for very quick cut in distance to help ones scratches sound super fresh!
I'll do a step by step on the install!
Here are all the nifty accessories: the different attachments and some nifty stickers and hardware.
Here is my trusty Vestax, just waiting to be taken apart:
First, you must remove the fader caps so you can take off the faceplate.
Here is a view with the faceplate off:
Next, we must remove the OUTER screws for the crossfader so we can pull it out.
Gently wiggle out the connection plug and voila!
Now let's grab the new crossfader
At this point, we want to make sure the red jumper poles are in the TESTING position (to test the polarity, as the cable can fit both ways)
Let's plug it in and hope we got it right!
The red light means the polarity is backwards, i did NOT get it correct.
Let's switch it the other way!
Green is good!
Now let's switch the jumper off of the test function.
Position in the fader plate and screw it in.
Put the faceplate back on!
Put the caps back on and the screws back in and we are ready to rock!
Now I get to take it for a test drive!
I scratch left handed so I'm kind of scratching awkward style, but my other turntable is in a case from bringing it out to dj so I am just playing a loop on one of my newish CDJ turntables... which i scored for super cheap!
Thanks for reading...I hope you liked my post!
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Looks like it was a fun time swapping it out! I think it's interesting that the plug can fit in both ways. Most plugs can only fit in one direction. I guess they knew that ahead of time and included that nifty light for you to know if it was the correct polarity or not lol. Good stuff!
yeah i feel it must have to do with the various brands of mixers that could be used. there were different pronged cables and fader plates included in the bag
Yay! 🤗
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I know absolutely nothing about this world, but I know you're well-educated, so I have a question for you. I thought my oldest daughter might want to explore making beats, and for now she's got BandLab on her iPad, but I must admit, the app is even a bit intimidating for me.
Are there any (free) iOS apps you recommend for a beginner to make beats or a rhythm track with?
there are totally great(free) apps for making music on apple and droid!
i have an older ipad4 so I'm dusting it off to see what i got on it for you, ill look for easier ones to use. there are many new apps i can't download, so it never hurts just to download something and see if you are gel-ing with the app, just like a game
Here is one called easy beats that is quite simple and seems fairly loaded with features. . You can play (and record/sequence) from the drum pads or by plugging in individual sounds in a grid pattern, a great way to visualize what is going on/learn . you could actually look up beat patterns online (or in a book) that would tell you basic grid patterns by genre...like a disco beat/jazz/salsa whatever... just another way to teach yourself, but it's fun to just mess around and learn by trial and error too!
here's another cool one called beat machine, which seems fairly simple yet versatile
there is a cool one called upi sketch where you click on the pen and draw the notes and/pitch /time in after clicking on instruments
then press play. .. it's very different but i think it has much potential for creativity and is fun with animal sounds and instruments
i have a sampler app called noiseee that's pretty cool, i imagine a kid of any age would have fun recording voices or sounds and being able to trigger them with a button push
i would also check out some basic synthesizer / keyboard apps ! find the one that is right for you/ your daughter. some keywords i would recommend are drum machine/sequencer/synthesizer. there are some cool and easy sequencer programs that are a good visual way to play (like step synth) searching those words should keep her busy for a while...i hope to see her having fun, learning, and maybe even posting some creations!
That is a wealth of information, huge thanks. This will be more than enough to send us down the right track, and I realize I'll have to learn a bit too so that she can teach herself. 🙏👍
Even though I am not much familiar with this field, I was able to understand the installation method of this product very easily thanks to your informative guide @quinnertronics.👌😊
Good job and worth reading this ✌
Thanks.
This is like modular but within a DJ Mixer! Great stuff!