Hash Marks worn off after THREE DAYS USE???

Here is the link to the photos of my unit. WTF? :/

http://forums.americandj.com/e...90023026&f=727105965

I have the same problem. After 2 days of use..
Hash started to gone on ch 3&4. This controller is a piece of s*it.

I think the thing that will stop me from taking advantage of Zzounds 30 DAY RETURN POLICY and swapping for a Traktor Kontrol S4 would be for someone from ADJ to say, "We're very sorry for your trouble, and we stand by our gear, so since you otherwise love the controller , and would like to give us a shot and keep your VMS, here's your FREE STYLEFLIP SKIN AND SET OF REPLACEMENT FADERS ". I could definitely see that as something that would show me in good faith that ADJ looks after their customers in a caring and responsible fashion. In exchange I will post my custom Traktor Pro 2.1 MIDI mappings which took me about 14 HOURS of mapping and cross-referencing. (I'm a Traktor MIDI Wizard, BTW, and these are set up to take advantage of 2 Track Decks, and 2 Sample Decks. I wouldn't have to spend 14 hours with a Kontrol S4, it would be plug and play.) And yes, if any of you are wondering, I was waiting outside my local Guitar Center at about 7:20 AM on the 1st of April waiting for them to open, and happily plonked down the full retail of USD $669.00 to own this AMAZING NEW VERSION , and I'd strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to really experience the true power of the VMS4.

And no, it's not a piece of shit at all. Let me preface the following by saying I'm sorry for the screaming. IN FACT, FOR ALL OF YOU ON HERE JUST TO FLAME IT, I HAVE BEEN A *PROFESSIONAL* DJ FOR 15 YEARS, AND I HAVE USED EVERYTHING FROM VINYL, TIMECODE VINYL, KEYBOARDS, DJ CONTROLLERS (GOOD AND BAD) EVEN USED A GD'D KEYBOARD AND JOYSTICK FOR A WHILE FOR FUN. I HAVE USED MORE THAN 2 DOZEN DJ MIDI CONTROLLERS OVER THE YEARS AND THERE IS *NOTHING*, I REPEAT, *NOTHING* THAT HAS EVER EVEN COME REMOTELY CLOSE TO THIS FOR LESS THAN USD $1,000, AND USUALLY YOUR FIRSTBORN CHILD AS WELL. STOP COMPLAINING AND LEARN HOW TO USE YOUR FU@*ING SOFTWARE AND PROGRAM YOUR MIDI. I HAD NO PROBLEMS GETTING IT TO DO ANYTHING I WANTED, AND THE FLEXIBILITY OF THIS THING MAKES MY DICK HARD. YOU SHOULD ALL GET A LIFE AND GO BACK TO AN IMIX OR A BCD2000, BETTER YET, IF YOU ARE SO INCOMPETENT, WHY DON'T YOU GO BACK TO THE GOOD OLD FASHIONED *MOUSE AND KEYBOARD* DJING THAT YOU KNOW SO WELL!!! (LEFT CLICK HOLD TO SCRATCH)

Ohh, SNAP...

I don't know who that reply is from originally, however, they're wrong, and not a bit wrong but very wrong. If a product is put on the market it should be in a form at which everyone can use. I'm not computer pro, nor am I a pro DJ, but I do know you shouldn't have to fight with a piece of equipment to get it to do the basic things it is design for and sold to do. In fact, by law, AA are in breach of contract, in the UK at least.

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Originally posted by KidKinedik:
I think the thing that will stop me from taking advantage of Zzounds 30 DAY RETURN POLICY and swapping for a Traktor Kontrol S4 would be for someone from ADJ to say, "We're very sorry for your trouble, and we stand by our gear, so since you otherwise love the controller , and would like to give us a shot and keep your VMS, here's your FREE STYLEFLIP SKIN AND SET OF REPLACEMENT FADERS ". I could definitely see that as something that would show me in good faith that ADJ looks after their customers in a caring and responsible fashion. In exchange I will post my custom Traktor Pro 2.1 MIDI mappings which took me about 14 HOURS of mapping and cross-referencing. (I'm a Traktor MIDI Wizard, BTW, and these are set up to take advantage of 2 Track Decks, and 2 Sample Decks. I wouldn't have to spend 14 hours with a Kontrol S4, it would be plug and play.) And yes, if any of you are wondering, I was waiting outside my local Guitar Center at about 7:20 AM on the 1st of April waiting for them to open, and happily plonked down the full retail of USD $669.00 to own this AMAZING NEW VERSION , and I'd strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to really experience the true power of the VMS4.

Hi buddy, i'd gladly pay for this mapping. Do you have a list of what buttons do what?

Forgot to mention, the lines on my pitch/tempo control has started to rub off also after just 3nights usage.

I just finished the mapping yesterday. Will create this list and then let you know. I can tell you that ALL functions are enabled. ALL LEDs are functioning. And a few neat little features such as the strips mapped to browse normally (tree left, list right) and when modified with a knob push, they Strip Search just like the feature on the Numark NS7s. All hotcues, loops, and SAMPLE DECKS working. It's shit hot. YOU NEED TRAKTOR 2, or this will NOT work. Let me know if you have traktor 2, we'll get you sorted mate.

Yes, i've got T2. What buttons have you mapped the samples to? Strip search sounds superb!

I'm not sure how to send you a private message on here to add me on facebook or email!

Hey Kid!

I am also interested in your traktor mapping!

Hello, this is Tom for American Audio, can I get the serial number of that unit. It is possible that something as simple as the wrong fader caps were put on. Relax everyone. Have a great day. Please give me the serial number and we will take care of it.

VF054333435 (hope this is the serial..i found it on the bottom of the vms4)

VF037050942. I have already received an RA from Zzounds, they are willing to give me a full credit including the shipping I paid. I am very seriously considering swapping it out for something else, but would like the chance to stick with it for a while. I cannot however use it with all the Hash Marks rubbing off so quickly, nor with a FADER BREAKING AFTER 3 DAYS MID-SET. Which no one seemed to notice I mentioned as of yet. I am NOT a bedroom DJ, and this is not a hobby for me. I WORK my faders, and I expect them to work for me. ALL THE TIME. I hope I had a bad fader, and that it won't happen again. (Not so quickly at least) I propose that for me to be able to use this in good faith, I need ADJ to organise a Skin for me so my Hash Marks remain intact, and either arrange an immediate repair at no cost to me of the fader, otherwise, provide me with a spare SET of faders so that I can be assured I will be able to get up and running quickly if this should happen again. Thank you for your assistance. And please refrain from patronizing me by suggesting it might be fader rub. Again, I'm not new to this, it was FINGER rub, not Fader Rub... Please fix this ASAP, as I have gigs in the very near future, and want to see how this performs live. (If I can rely on it, that is.)

I totally agree with you Kid!
It is totally unacceptable that the hash is coming off after 2 use. A styleflip from ADJ might be the "kind" solution, but iam not dreaming. Donno why the painting is such a s*it.
Hope my faders wont have the same problem as yours.
Furthermore i bought it from abroad..so its not an easy thing to validate my guarantee or get back my money..

KidKinedik. e-mail me at ernies@americandj.com I have a solution to your issue.

it seems the paint job on the vms4 isnt that brilliant its something You do come to expect from a mixer if you rehearsed hard on a new peace of gear to get used to it befor gigging it i got mine in december played out my christmas contract on the old gear as it was sleep gig sleep gig you get the picture and recovered in january it went out the first time in feb on the road and within the the first 2 months of giging the hash marks are going and the solver paint across the bottom by the cross fader is going sticky and whareing off just where you rest your hand if anyone has a solution as the skins dont cover that part i would be grateful

link to my vms4 pic

http://i4.photobucket.com/albu...ppen324/IMAG0020.jpg

Mine is totally the same...
After about 5-6 hours of use. This is unaccaptable.

Well, lets hope that this problem, too, will be "fixed" with the release of VMS4 Traktor...

OFF TOPIC: Any videos (demos) with the VMS4 controllers at Musikmesse 2011?? Thanks

definitely get in touch with ADJ - this is not normal and they will be sureley help you out!

sorry for my late answer - i've been to the musikmesse, as you've probably read. pics and videos will follow soon!

Thanks a lot Freshy We hope too.

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Originally posted by DJ Freshfluke:
I've been to the musikmesse, as you've probably read. pics and videos will follow soon!

Looking forward to see you! :P

PS: Have you tried the VMS4 Traktor yet (a prototype or something)? At mussikmesse 2010 you presented the VMS4 midi controller...

Any further along with the vms4 t2 mapping?

Hello, Mine is VF055807822 i love my VMS4 its 2 months old and have used it less than 8 hour and i cant believe that the marks on the fader are fading away, all of the buttons stop lighting up, only the knobs, Mic and headphone cue lights work.
to use my headphone i have to have the channel 2&3 turned up so i can hear it. I have some other minor problems and i been calling CS But the lines are always busy.

I have the same problem to with my new vms4 midi. I only used it a couple of times (4 times) since i bought it and the hash marks are rubbing off already i will appreciate a feed back on this problem please. And i live in Canada so a response will be greatly appreciated thank very much.

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Originally posted by Mr. Paul:
PS: Have you tried the VMS4 Traktor yet (a prototype or something)?

i wish!!
unfortunately, there was no real traktor vms prototype... i really hoped to present this, but yeah. i need some patience too

re mapping: in the making!

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Originally posted by DJ Freshfluke:
unfortunately, there was no real traktor vms prototype...

OK, but DJ Etronik was using the traktor version at "prolight and sound"... (as i've seen in the youtube videos). Or it was a simple styleflip? Correct me if i'm wrong. Thanks.

Etronik used a VMS4 with a StyleFlip graphic the first 2 days, then a VMS4 Traktor edition the last days. He used it with Virtual DJ Pro. Traktor is working on the VMS4 Traktor edition with T2 software. The T2 has been the main delay. It will be very cool