Description
The Hercules DJ 4Set combines the functions and feel of a pro controller with the simplicity users need to host memorable parties all night long.
Technical specifications
Built-in audio
4-channel output: stereo line output for the mix, stereo headphone output for previewing tracks
Microphone input: input with talk-over function
No need to carry an audio interface
Large DJ controller
Same size as DJ Console Rmx: 35x25cm (13.7x9.8")
Large for mixing, compact enough for mobile use
Lightweight: < 2 kg/4.4 lbs
USB bus-powered: no need for a power plug
Jog wheels
Touch detection activated by weight of user’s hand
Large: 12cm (4.7") diameter/1.5cm (0.6") height
2- & 4-deck control (A/B/C/D)
2-deck controls + 2 deck switches convert deck A into C, and deck B into D => control 4 virtual decks
Deck switches convert all deck controls into another set of MIDI commands, + mixer volume and EQ controls
Deck viewers: lights up the letter of the controlled deck
Backlighting color of jog wheels changes, to indicate which virtual deck is being controlled
User-friendly
Comfortable mixing
Well-spaced controls
Large, non-slip feet
Software included
VirtualDJ 7 LE DJC
Box contents
USB bus-powered controller
2 decks + mixer controls
4-channel out (stereo out for mix + stereo out for preview) / 1-channel in (microphone)
Drivers
MIDI control in Mac OS/Windows
Audio drivers:
Core Audio® (Mac OS)
WDM/ASIO (Windows)
Minimum configuration
Computer with:
1GB RAM
CD- or DVD-ROM drive
Powered USB port
100MB hard drive space
Internet access (for software or driver updates)
For Windows XP/Vista/7 (32- & 64-bit):
1.5GHz CPU (Atom®, Core Duo®, Athlon®)
For Mac OS® 10.5/10.6 (32-bit):
1.5GHz Core Duo® CPU
Doesn’t look a major improvement from any of the last hercules controllers.
Gotta love that “DJ specialist” by the way. “Look, you can even kill the bass here”
Looks like all they’ve done is replace the Source buttons with Deck C/D buttons, change the layout (For the worse IMO, looks cramped around EQs) and add some better jogs. I do like the LED colours though.
Apart from the jogs (which i rarely use anyway) i wouldn’t take this over an RMX.
How much is this expected to cost?
Edit: Should cost $250 or £160, not bad for the price i guess.
I don’t know man. Hercules controllers have always been better than their reputation (despite the first few ones being fugly and cheap looking) and I’m sure this one will do a good job for its price level either, but for now I won’t replace my STEEL with any of the new models.
According to a hercules rep over on the djmixroom forums this product is targetted to the consumer market, hence why they released it at ces rather than namm.
its such a gimmick as not to drive away people who ‘arnt good with computers’ or dont ‘know how to program’. even though thats not what it is at all
saying that “this is mapped to do this, oh and by the way, everything you see hear can easily be mapped to do whatever you want within most dj softwares” is harder to say, but so much better.
MMhhhh, id rather have my Rmx then this new one. It looks a bit to easy and cheap. No dedicated kill switches and cetera. I assume they are just trying to reach another market with this one.
I bought one of these and really I am more than satisfied, their jogsweels are excellent, the sound surprised me, was higher than the M-Audio Fasttrack Pro I have. It’s plastic, yes, but very well built, besides I’m not dropping to the ground. Work fine with Traktor Pro 2. In the Hercules site support is now available to a driver update also updates the internal firmware. For those who do not live in the First World is an excellent choice.
My very first controller was an Hércules e2 don remember the ither ñame but was indeed a very BASIC controller still i learn a lot with him without even an audio interface
So its a big deal the soundcard its like fresh cool News to me jajaja
Not the best brand but they make good BASIC controllers
