hercules dj console 4 -mx (hot !!!)

description

large dj controller with metal casing, built-in audio and large jog wheels
key features
large dj station for mobile computer djs
- 2-deck/4-deck metal dj controller to mix 2 or 4 stereo audio tracks
- 2 stereo out (for mixing & previewing) + 2 stereo in (for analog gear)
- mobile metal controller: a large mixer (40x25cm) with included carry bag
2 large jog wheels with touch detection
- jog wheel size: 12cm diameter (4.7") x 1.9cm height (0.75")
- weight sensors, to detect the hand’s weight on the jog wheel top
- great for scratching and seeking within audio tracks
2-deck & 4-deck control
2 shift buttons to turn deck a into deck c, and deck b into deck d
- 2-deck for standard dj mixes, when mixing 2 audio tracks
- 4-deck mixing: double the controls when you mix 4 tracks
virtual dj7 le included: 4-deck dj mixing software
- for windows xp/vista/7
- for mac os® 10.5 & 10.6

 
technical specifications

large jog wheels with touch detection
same size as jog wheels on cd players
- 12cm (4.7") diameter: as large as a compact disc.
- 1.9cm (0.75") height: as comfortable as on a cd player.
- 2 large jog wheels you can’t miss.
touch detection via weight sensors
weight sensors detect the user’s touch by detecting the hand’s weight, to activate scratch mode.
detection of the hand’s weight activating the jog wheels’ touch control is:
- natural: like on vinyl turntables and high-end cd players.
- secure: no disturbance from static electricity.
- intuitive: no need to calibrate.
press down
the hand’s weight moves the jog wheels down by 1mm:
- press the jog wheel down: you feel that you’re scratching.
- move your hand up: you feel that you’ve released the jog wheel.

 jog wheels’ control over the dj software
while the track plays, you control the dj software with 2 actions on the jog wheel:
- rotation, to control movement within the track.
- press down to control scratching.
thus, during audio track playback:
- rotation without jog wheel press = pitch bend (like when you turn a turntable’s ring).
- rotation with jog wheel press = scratch (like when you turn a vinyl record with your hand flat on the record).
- no rotation with jog wheel press = stop playback (like when you stop a vinyl record’s rotation with your hand).
- no rotation without jog wheel press = playback continues.
jog wheel accuracy
rotation: 256 steps per revolution = 1.4 degrees per step.
press down: <1mm travel.

powerful dj control surface
number of controls
2-deck mode
transport commands: 66 commands
transport buttons + combo commands: 52 buttons
shifted commands: 12
pitch reset: 2
knobs: 14
faders: 5
jog wheels: 4 commands
rotation commands: 2
touch commands: 2
total: 89 commands

4-deck mode
transport commands: 124 commands
transport buttons + combo commands: 96 buttons
shifted commands: 24
pitch reset: 4
knobs: 24
faders: 9
jog wheels: 8 commands
rotation commands: 4
touch commands: 4
total: 165 commands

2-deck and 4-deck dj mixing controller

2-deck control
dj console 4-mx controls 2 decks in the same way as dj console rmx.

4-deck control
dj console 4-mx controls both 2 decks and 4 decks, with 2 buttons switching the decks:
- a deck switch button on the left deck converts deck a into c / deck c into a.
- a deck switch button on the right deck converts deck b into d / deck d into b.
once a deck is switched:
- all of the commands that the deck’s controls send to the dj software are changed.
- the letter of the active deck is highlighted in the center of the mixer.

 audio for mobile and club djs
2 stereo outputs
2 independent stereo outputs on the rear panel:
- 4 rca connectors to connect to a stereo system, a recorder...
- 4 mono connectors in ¼’’ jack format, to connect to a public address amplifier or speakers.
a ground lift switch on jack outputs 1-2, to protect the sound in the event of a ground loop.
1 headphones ¼’’ jack stereo output, located both on the top panel and on the front panel.
the headphones play the same channels as outputs 3-4 on the rear panel.
the 2 ways of using dj console 4-mx’s audio outputs are:
for a mix inside dj console 4-mx:
- connect the speakers/amplifier to outputs 1-2, to play the mix for your audience.
- connect headphones to one of the 2 headphone outputs (front or top), to preview tracks.
for an external mix (using an external mixer - virtualdj pro (not included) or other dj software required):
- connect dj console 4-mx outputs 1-2 to inputs 1-2 on the external mixer.
- connect dj console 4-mx outputs 3-4 to inputs 3-4 on the external mixer.
- mix on the external mixer, and connect headphones to the external mixer.
- use dj console 4-mx to control the virtual decks.
2 stereo inputs
2 independent stereo inputs via 4 rca connectors:
- select the audio source type in the dj console 4-mx control panel: phono/consumer line/pro line/boost.
- boost mode supports +8dbu signal level (for use with pioneer cdj players, for example).
- if the audio sources are vinyl turntables at phono level, connect the turntables’ ground cables to the dj console 4-mx’s grounding screw.
1 microphone ¼’’ jack mono input, located on both the top panel and the front panel.
the microphone input can be set:
- as a talk-over source (default mode): the microphone is played on outputs 1-2 over the music in the background, using the music attenuation level set in the dj console 4-mx control panel (0db, -3db, -6db or -9db).
- or as a standard source, replacing inputs 1-2.
dj console 4-mx pre-amplifies the microphone input by up to +34db.

minimum configuration

pc minimum requirements
windows® xp/vista/7 (32-/64-bit)
1.5ghz cpu or higher
1gb of ram or more
usb port with usb bus power
stereo speakers &/or headphones
mac minimum requirements
mac os® 10.5/10.6
1.5ghz cpu or higher
1gb ram or more
usb port with usb bus power
stereo speakers &/or headphones

I'm really excited and can not wait to be able to try it!

I'm really excited and can not wait to be able to try it!

I wish i could try it out also!
Brasil is a huge market both Hercules and Behringer.

But the new Dj's are more interested in Hercules since they show the sound quality and the design is very important in the Djing industry.
The import taxes in Brasil is another BIG issue, but many are bringing form the USA... 

In budget issue, my range is about the price of this new 4-MX, i'm a rmx lover, only miss badly the led's on all buttons and the modulation in effects ( i use your mapping and modulate on jog wheels on vdj - but can't find a way to reset the levels to default in effects after using them - EX: you install an effect on VDJ and both parameters come in a default position, but, after using them, they remain in the last position, it would be great to have it to default after you switch off the effect **but this is off topic sorry).

Concerning this new DJ CONSOLE i am in fact very excited!
It's been a hard long road here giving Hercules a respected name among the Dj Comunity... i miss a powerfull sound card on the rmx, but i realy think this new console will have a nicer built in sound card!

It's public HERCULES is trying to enter the pro market, and probably this could be it.

Would love to see 4 separated knobs and eq. controls but for the price budget this must be it!

After all this hard work trying to defend Hercules without any profit whatsoever.... it would be great to have a present from Hercules
Who knows?

Maybe my work would be appreciated...  

Can't wait for a review on this baby....too bad i can't do it myself in Portuguese for the Brazilian and Portuguese community...
For "me" doing a review on this....is the same to say...buy one and do it if you wish...to bad! 

In budget issue, my range is about the price of this new 4-MX, i'm a rmx lover, only miss badly the led's on all buttons and the modulation in effects ( i use your mapping and modulate on jog wheels on vdj - but can't find a way to reset the levels to default in effects after using them - EX: you install an effect on VDJ and both parameters come in a default position, but, after using them, they remain in the last position, it would be great to have it to default after you switch off the effect **but this is off topic sorry).

I have already suggested Atomix team to put for any FX the first Slide for Dry/Wer and the first Button dedicated to Reset the internal parameter of the FX.
TexZK EchoDoppler already follow this idea and the future Tex updated FX will be the same, this will help also the combination of FX Attive & Reset for controller mappers and don't worry, my mapper pack pack will be updated for VDJ 7 with also a special 4-Mx mapping

it is cool
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@ CIOCE

Have you already tried out the new 4-Mx?

I'm really confused weather to wait for the 4-mx or to buy the vms4.

I don't really need the 4 decks for now...but the effect modulation even with your mapper is not 100% ok...yesterday on a gig, the effect knobs were in the wrong direction (i turn the jog clockwise and in vdj it turned the oposite way...) very strange. And after using the modulation in jogs the B deck (right deck) started jumping without any movement from the jog...back and forth....

Well the real interess is to know about the 4-Mx and especially about the pro or semi pro sound quality... not only the output quality but also the headphone output and mic.

Soon as you can please tell us what do you think about the unit ok?

Thanks in advance!