- Portable DJ digital music mix controller for DJs on a budget
- Real time mixing and scratching MP3/CD/Wma or WAV files
- Bundled with Virtual DJ 3 mixing software (DJ Control Edition)
- USB powered so no need for additional power supply
- For PC laptop or desktop use
- Requires sound card
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This nifty device is ideal for the first time or aspiring digital DJ who wants to do some music 'mashing'. Set the controller up with your desktop or laptop PC at home, in your office or bedroom or just about anywhere. Everything you need to create your own seamless mixes and remixes using MP3 and other digital music files. You'll be able to customise your tracks with loops, special sound effects, samples and even add scratching. You will also be able to save your creations and burn them to CD using the software that is included in the package (Virtual DJ3, DJ Control edition). The twin deck controller features 2 vinyl style jog wheels, 2 volume sliders and 1 cross fader, 8 knobs, 28 soft phosphorescent buttons, 1 mini stick, 16 LEDs or backlit buttons. Light and compact, it will not clutter your home (dimensions 235mm x 200mm x 65mm/weight 740grams). All you need is a PC with sound card and the desire to create music! This product requires a PC with soundcard. Enjoy making music in the digital age!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Contrary to all the other reviews this is firstly not the Mk2, it's the first edition; and secondly, most people will need to buy an external 5.1 soundcard separately in order to preview tracks on the opposite deck via the preview button.
Just wanted to clear that up in one fell swoop of a review. In terms of the level that its aimed at, only beginner bedroom DJs should really buy this. Hercules seem to suffer from some hyperbolic marketing syndrome where they advertise it to all and sundry. No professional DJ would seriously be able to use this. The actual body of the box is flimsy, light and shoddy and feels like it was made in a design tech class with some copper wires and soldering irons. Most importantly however, it is not compatible with Macs (as i disastrously found out) despite Hercules advertising it as being so. Macs (or at least the new generations) simply don't recognise them when they're connected - and by the sounds of it, neither does Windows Vista.
If you're wanting to get a decent bit of kit then I'd recommend the Mk 2 and nothing lower than that. Even better for 'computer DJs' wanting to show their faces at clubs and avoid all the faffing with external soundcards and connecting to larger soundsystems, get an all-in-one like the Hercules DJ Console RMX or the Numark Omni Control. Sorted.
Just wanted to clear that up in one fell swoop of a review. In terms of the level that its aimed at, only beginner bedroom DJs should really buy this. Hercules seem to suffer from some hyperbolic marketing syndrome where they advertise it to all and sundry. No professional DJ would seriously be able to use this. The actual body of the box is flimsy, light and shoddy and feels like it was made in a design tech class with some copper wires and soldering irons. Most importantly however, it is not compatible with Macs (as i disastrously found out) despite Hercules advertising it as being so. Macs (or at least the new generations) simply don't recognise them when they're connected - and by the sounds of it, neither does Windows Vista.
If you're wanting to get a decent bit of kit then I'd recommend the Mk 2 and nothing lower than that. Even better for 'computer DJs' wanting to show their faces at clubs and avoid all the faffing with external soundcards and connecting to larger soundsystems, get an all-in-one like the Hercules DJ Console RMX or the Numark Omni Control. Sorted.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
If you want to start making mixes but cant afford turntables then this is for you. Im using mine for tracks i havent got on vinyl and it works great. I would recommend more RAM than the minimum system requirements because on 256KB it can be a little stubborn and jam for example: when turning the eq knobs but on 1GB RAM it works great.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
You could get away with using Virtual DJ without the amazing Hercules Control but when it comes to reducing volume on 1 deck whilst upping the bass on the other and all knob twiddiling in between then a Control unit is a must.
The Herc or MK2 as it is known is quite small and easily portable and includes a carry strap. It is also very light.
I have Windows Vista on my new PC so had to download the latest drivers and also the latest version supplied with the software V3.4.
Once up and running it took me no time to get used to it although at first I did hit the jog wheels by accident but have learned from that. Being able to loop, play effects and play samples from the control makes for great mixes and ones that would just be impossible with vinyl.
If you want a nice cheap and easy way to create your own mixes or even if you are a pro and are fed up carting about boxes of 12" then this is for you.
The Herc or MK2 as it is known is quite small and easily portable and includes a carry strap. It is also very light.
I have Windows Vista on my new PC so had to download the latest drivers and also the latest version supplied with the software V3.4.
Once up and running it took me no time to get used to it although at first I did hit the jog wheels by accident but have learned from that. Being able to loop, play effects and play samples from the control makes for great mixes and ones that would just be impossible with vinyl.
If you want a nice cheap and easy way to create your own mixes or even if you are a pro and are fed up carting about boxes of 12" then this is for you.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Hercules DJ Control
This is a handy piece of kit for use as a digital mixer.Easy to operate during live sets but the accompanied software is really all you need for studio work. Read more
Published 12 months ago by csf1s
rubbish on vista
This is not what I thought it was, its little use unless you can listen to the track being cued, you can only do this if you have a 5. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2008 by D. J. King
