Classic DJ Gear: Vestax PMC-07 Pro Mixer
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- Опубліковано 10 гру 2017
- Introducing "Classic DJ Gear," a new series from DJcityTV hosted by Houston's Mister Remix.
The first episode features the Vestax PMC-07 Pro, or as Remix calls it, "the original king of the two-channel scratch mixer scene."
Released in the '90s, the PMC-07 Pro was Vestax's first two-channel battle mixer. It became a standard for hip-hop DJs and turntablists around the world.
Remix looks at the pros and cons of the PMC-07 Pro, along with how to modify it, where to buy it, and how much to pay for it.
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I'm still using this mixer with my old two 1200!
we used to cut a small square off a credit card then screw it down at the end of the crossfader to move the end stop in to reduce the dead spot on the fader to 0. Worked really well
hell yeh, still remember the fear prising my fader open before cutting up my library card #pmc05pro
Please do more classic stuff like this again!! Like stuff for scratching. Like turntable, mixer, effector anything but classic!!
Do more in this series!!
Thats the plan!
We _need_ more of these.
Still rockin my 05!
Me too I up grade the crossfader to a pro innofader on it n still got the original PVC Cross fader in good condition I put that rubber that came with the vestax 05 pro 3 then I found them in Japan n bought 6 of them now my original PVC Cross fader is sharp no bleed either once they upgrade the cross fader cuz the first crossfader was suck n vestax fixing with the PVC the first one was not that smooth n the line fader too but I don't know why with the 05 2 the volume fader bleed when I use turntable it happen to me with all my pro 5 2 vestax mixer n the pro 3 too n the 6 Too the volume fader bleed even if I clean them nice it a couple of days it sound bleed using turntable not using cd oh if I'm not using it n I press it it don't bleed I like to use the volume fader to scratch too but with the 07 vestax mixers it don't bleed the volume fader at all when i use turntable do that happens to you with the 05 2 pro vestax mixer I be DJ since 89 so I had touch so many mixer n got a lots of them I'm still use the 07 but with a innofader pro 2 I got my PVC Cross fader still around no bleed at all thanks God for the innofader pro n pro 2 n mini innofader too i would like to put a innofader on the volume fader too i think i could do it 😂😂 I'm going to try on my 07
My absolute favorite mixer!
I'm here for this series
Glad to hear it!
GOD!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for the time reviewing this vestax series.
Going back in the time!!!!! Way to go!!!
Thank you.
Yes! Please more classic DJ gear reviews!
Great idea!! I can't wait to see next episodes.
Can't wait to see more from this series.
More classics please, great trips down memory lane.
Nothing like an original series. Good stuff Remix!!
thanks for doing this! seeing this again, i almost cried. i remember how it smells, how the fader felt bouncing off the edges when scratching. GOODBYE OLD FRIEND!
Yes, please do more of this classic gear series.
Totally on it.
great for a show. I love to hear about the classic. Great mixer , i got to use it twice.
Aw man, only twice? And thanks for the kind words!
Great video, please do more of these
I wanted an older analog mixer, and just picked one of these up yesterday 👍
The Vestax PMC line was durable, had a fantastic adjustable fader curves and had a great sound. Ive owned the PMC 03, PMC 05, PMC 06 (Slim) and the PMC 07 Samurai.
Everyone I know and knew at the time had a 07 Pro. I still have an 07 Pro, an 06 Mixstick and an 03. Classics.
You're a classic.
MisterRemix Hahaha
this was dope we need this series.
Stay tuned. It only gets better.
Love love this video please do more!
I still have Vestax mixer still today.
I remember the caps on the rca connections would always come off on these... still a great mixer
i loved this mixer.......played out on it a lot but sadly never owned one - too expensive. The fader curve adjustment was totally new to me and both a god send and a game changer. This shaped my view on further purchases. About 6 months before that I had the choice of buying an Intimidation Apex or the Mixstick at my local DJ shop. Having no idea what I was buying i went with the Apex......how i regretted that.
OUCH. It happens man.
I really enjoy going back to the roots of djing, to me this is motivational. More videos like this please.
def creator u know wat i mean tho, those are good examples for future episodes
Agreed!
I miss vestax
Dream mixer growing up.
i was a vestax junkie...had three 07 pro's two 05 pro two 06 pro's ... and a QFO 4 vestax pdx 2000's.. i loved the original ALPS FADERS but the introduction of the PCV faders were the best they were tanks and had great curve control ..
I got the one with a sampler in it! #LoveIt🔥💯
I miss my PMC-07 Pro, selling it was a big mistake
Great videos,they take me back, maybe an audio quality shootout would be interesting,and also some of the ghetto mods made by users,
I owned one of these. It isn't my favorite of my previous mixers, but it definitely had a lot going for it. I'd love to see a modern mixer with some of the features this one offered.
That was my baby...i had all the pro mixer of vestax 05, 06 ,07 and a 03 the plan one... there are great.
I love this guy
Great, and really appreciate someone else standing up and denouncing high resale pricing,...but then I have to say, since moving here from England I have seen so many on web ads ask stupid high prices on most used audio items
Thanks man!
Please review more vintage DJ Equipment. It will be awesome.😀👍👍👍👍👍
The GOAT
I still have my 07 pro.
Great series idea!
Great video! Love to see more. A real lack of history of gear out there. It would be great to see breakdown of different models and editions of the same mixer. For example, how is a Samurai 07 different than a regular 07.
Yeah, I didn't get to get into the Samurai series, but that'll be a video all of its own probably.
RIP Vestax
Bro back in the day I had a 05 pro 2 with a red face plate this was like back in 2000… crossfader hack back then was black electrical tape on the board…anyone else remember that ?!! It did work improving the cut in time
I can vouch for this. I owned a 07Pro before I went to a RANE TTM-56S and that 07pro was amazing but the sound quality was not as good as the RANE & Technics mixer. I did also have to buy the rare Vestax fader gap tool which was 2 tiny rubber pieces that went on the ends of the fader to give a much sharper curve cause the built in curve on the 07pro was not enough.
I HAVE !!! IN MY LAB .. 2 TECHNICS AND MIXER VESTAX 07 PRO with INNO FADER
Back in the day I had an 06 pro but always dreamed about upgrading to one of these badboys.
I like my vestax i got all of them for my collection the fader was suck when they firsts came out but then they fix it whit a better cross fader
Love the series! How about the Sh-dx1200 ? are they worth a collection?
just bought a samurai version for 250 without the og power cable. I honestly dont care about the nostalgia but what I do care about is balance and eq band faders. Got reverse mods in my 1200s and I cant wait to see the options that I can come up with for a gabber mix.
07 pro with stanton crozzfader... my First choizze till today ...
DJ pawnshop Expert. LOL, that mixer brings back memories.
I remember how bad I wanted this mixer when I was 14 back in the late 90s. my mom was not gonna drop $1300 on a mixer when our rent was $750. 🤣🤣 In 2001 I was finally able to scoop up the pmc o5 pro 3 tho 💯💯💯
I've got one. Would say 8/10 condition. Just doesn't have original power supply. Using aftermarket one.all markings look like new. Happy with mine.
I never appreciated Vestax back then, I want this mixer and turntables to experience the scene from the 90s!!!
Vestax and Rane was always the real shit, when it’s about Scratching! I miss the old analouge times by marking samples on true vinyl records with tape and marks.😢
i want to know feel about INNO FADER vs PRO X Fade in VESTAX 07 PRO ?
MORE OF THESE
Yo! Thanks for tuning in y'all! I really appreciate it!
Lol, it’s like DigitalRev and AnalogRev.... good idea ! Continue
my first mixer was the VMC-002, a nice mixer but medium - medium-low sound qaulity if you compare with high end mixers from top brands
Since he did a video on the Vestax pmc 06 pro and the Vestax pmc 07 pro will he do the Vestax pmc 05 pro
What happened to Mister Remix? Loved these videos and wanted him to do more but can’t see anything about him online after about 2016/2017.
I haven’t djed in a long time. I started looking for what i remember, which was the vestax. What is an equivalent or better to the pmc07 today? I don’t need serato and all this digital stuff. Just a good solid mixer w at least those features.
My dream is that some day a company will make midi controllers/keyboards with this same build feel.
Imagine your midi controller/keyboard felt like one of these mixers. Solid metal housing, no plastic B.S. pots that didn't wiggle and had decent resistance when turning them, smooth premium feeling faders.
I can't help but feel disconnected these days, when I'm using these plastic controllers to automate say a Minimoog or some other vintage synthesizer plugin. It just doesn't feel right to me.
I have an S9 and love it, but I have a soft spot in my heart for Vestax. Trying to hunt down an 07 for something south of $600. Its tough. Currently the only ones I can find that ship to Canada are north of $1000. They look clean, but still.
Man, keep looking. They are out there. TRUUUUUUST me.
I've got on in solid condition for $500 USD. PM me.
they are all in Japan
i remember the original first gen ones with ALPS faders (specific alps faders that had an IC on it) the line faders never faded linearly. The fix? find the newer PCV pcb that had no IC on it.
Did you ever try the digital Samurai Vestax mixers?
My fader isn’t cutting in the center, would you know what I need to do to fix?
Hi, I have one of these and still use it, where can I get spare parts from? Thanks
Still using mine on gigs
I've owned the pmc-06 & currently own the PMC-05 PRO3 VCA since it came out. Still content with my mixer.
I like Mr. Remix! More!
Aaaayyyyyyyyyyy! Thanks!
I had the 06 and it got stolen at a battle. Got a new 06 and it got stolen from my bedroom while I was asleep. Got the ttm56 when it came out and have used it ever since.
I have a vestax pmc-07 Pro D Samurai needs restoration in uk can anyone help. ??
Can I add the Innofader PNP2 to this ??
Vestax made some really great mixers, I love the PMC-25 and 37 pro.
I had a Gemini MX 2200 for a few years. Very simple but it did the job back then. I would pay good money for one in mint condition if I could find one. I probably wouldn’t even use it. Probably just frame it just to look at it and reminisce.
I know the feeling.
i bought a new one last year but MX 4200 similar someone was selling it
Dopeeee series to have ...I sold the old school color way a few years back but kept the all black 25th edition and made a set with 2 vestax pdx a1 tables
Aw man, I love my A1s too.
A mod upgrade was to put a focus fader in these.
It's funny, I can sit and talk about DJ battles/routines all day, but the minute people start talking about all the different little features on mixers, I just zone out with boredom.
Recommended with an Inno PNP
There was also a release called PMC-007 with the plastic silver rounded faceplate you forgot to mention. www.skratchworx.com/reviews/pmc-007.php
original pieces are easy to find and for a mixer that will be going for 20 years $300 isnt a bad deal!
Yo this
was a Truly Great,True review from an Obvious Kat who Knows Our Felid,...seriously,...I usually hate these,....but you my Friend,...Discovered Tablists-Time Travel....Respect/Salute-
Salute!
I still have the all black version bought in 2003... everything still works except for broken cue monitor fader. power goes in and out but it's got to be the wonky power adaptor.. solid mixer and been throught a lot with this mixer..
I have a 25th anniversary edition in good condition with an innofader installed. Do you think that should be over $300?
I give you 299,- for it
Don't forget the A-Mod and the Credit Card mod!
Also, simultaneously, Rane was quietly releasing the TTM-52 and TTM-54 mixers, which very few bought, but enough people started talking about the quality of the Ranes that when the Rane TTM-56 came out a few years later, it was pretty much over.
Man, the parts about the mods ended up on the cutting room floor cause we have a time constraint, and everybody has ADHD now. But the Ranes are coming soooooon.
I still own my 07 Vestax & the recipe for $754.00 and change lol
Joining in the chorus of people who want to see more retrospective gear videos like this!
Adding your name to the list then. Haha Thanks for checking this out!
Mine is still alive.
This was my 1st mixer
I call dibs on djm 500
You sure it was more popular than the 05 Pro?
It’s possible that the 05 sold more, simply because it was priced lower. But as far as features go, I’m sure the 1/4 master out were more ideal, and the eq faders were more appealing than the rotary style on the 05.
Jay Hernandez I would agree but the 07 Pro didn't come out until a few years after the 05 Pro
I can tell you that from what I saw back in the day, lots more cats had the 05 and 06 than the 07. The 07 was the flagship but then again, a lot of people complained about it (especially those upfaders).
Oh shit! He lives! I remember seeing you ALL over the D-Sty;es forum!
Haha! Maybe TA and Jeebus are sneaking around here somewhere. Birdcall.
Rane DJ mixers were out already when the 07 was released. If you were tired of an 05 or 06 you got a Rane or an Ecler, not an 07 because the sound quality was clearly better. You are completely ignorant of turntablism in the 90s if you honestly believe the statements in this video because they are extremely misinformed.
Still have my 05.
This dude is funny.he says the mixers arent worth shit but he collects them.And at the end he says GOD..I LOVE THIS MIXER..He wants them for cheep.so he can make a profit Hey Buddy.how much for a 07 pmc??let me know ur full pop price so i can laugh.LETS MAKE A DEAL
I had the O5
You way overstate the importance of the 07 - it was never the main mixer of the 90s turntablist scene like the 05 (released in 1995) and the 06 (1998) were. The 05 was a HUGE deal, and so was the 06, but the 07 wasn't used in the classic era. Check out q bert's video discussing the importance of the 06 after the revolution of the 05 ua-cam.com/video/cUgvEgrrDJo/v-deo.html
www.manualslib.com/manual/335066/Vestax-Pmc-07pro.html?page=9#manual Here's a PDF of the original owner's manual - it's copyright is from 2001. You didn't even do basic research like determining the release date of the product! This content is way below DJcityTV's usual high standards.
sold my 06 to buy the limited black all 07, took the 07 with on holidays and never brought it home....... im a twat...
OUCH.
The cross is too fluide