A Stand Alone Controller

The CMD modules work well as standalone controllers for a wide range of DJ and production software. Whether you’re a DJ, producer, recording engineer, or hobbyist, CMD controllers make getting a hand on your software easy and affordable. They’re big enough to be taken seriously, but small enough to fit easily into a backpack or messenger bag. And because they’re modular, there’s always room to grow if you decide you want or need even more control over your software.

Using Multiple Modules

This is where the real power of the CMD controllers becomes clear. As a Serato ScratchLive user, you might only be interested in the DV-1. But what if you want to use Bridge to incorporate Ableton Live into your setup? Easy! Just add an LC-1 next to your DV-1 and you’re all set. Or what if you want to use a traditional DJ mixer, but still want MIDI control for Traktor’s decks and effects? No problem, use a PL-1 and DV-1 together. Want to use Ableton Live exclusively? Get an MM-1 and LC-1 and you have control over 4 channels in Live. The possibilities are endless.

CMD DV-1 Digital Vinyl Control Module

The DV-1 is designed to work alongside modern digital vinyl systems like Serato ScratchLive and Native Instrument’s Traktor Scratch Pro 2. Because these systems rely on more traditional devices (like turntables or CD players) for much of their functionality, modern DVS DJs often miss out on many of the additional features these great programs offer. 

Enter the DV-1, a controller designed to give you the freedom to use both digital vinyl and traditional gear, while giving you access to advanced software features such as looping, hotcues, effects, samples, and much more. As a single controller, the DV-1 can be used to access advanced features for up to four software decks. Or if you prefer discreet controls, multiple DV-1 modules can be used simultaneously. 

But hey, what about those extra decks in DJ apps that typically don’t get used because you didn’t carry an extra pair of turntables to your gig? Put a PL-1 Platter module next to that DV-1 and you have the perfect “fill in” deck. This combination provides all of the DV-1 features you love, adds platter and pitch control, plus a whole lot more. And if you like, these two modules can easily control all four decks, with buttons and knobs left over (we’re sure you’ll find a use for them!). 

The DV-1 is the ideal size to sit next to a mixer or turntable, and the rugged build quality and long life tactile switches mean you’ll have this workhorse for a long, long time.