Hercules DJ Console user reviews ( 6/10) - 22 user reviews

• 01/03/11

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Overall Opinion

  Originally written by tweak on Audiofanzine FR.
  
  
  
  When I bought it, I needed a new sound card very quickly.
  
  I chose it because I thought I would get a sound car plus a controller.
  
  I needed a sound card for monitoring and also to mix my MP3s with my vinyl records.

  I had PROBLEMS during the installation because it wasn't recognized by the computer, but I finally succeeded after many attempts.
  
  The manual is enough. The latency time is ok.

  I used the software tools provided but they are not quite finished technically speaking. I had latency problems and the cue points were not reliable.
  
  I could only playback one single track.

  I kept it one year and it didn't do what I expected.
  
  I later bought a secondhand Edirol FA 101. The sound was much better and I didn't notice any latency. Now, I have an Echo Layla and I guess the sound quality will increase again.
  
  I sold it again.
  
  This was my worst buy and also my worst sell ever.
  
  --Awful! Just a toy! For the same price, you'd better buy an Edirol or an EMU.
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• 03/06/08

  tweak's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Overall Opinion

  I wanted a sound card, I do not know much and especially I had my computer cramerla card. I J'tais press over the FNAC and asked them better map, because I remembered to have seen the bottom for sale.
  
  I thought I would have a Controller in addition to a sound card.
  
  My silent ide to have a card for the cost but also to wedge my MP3s with my vinyl.
  
  From the point of view between 250 and output I have not been heavy.

  Installation with no problem because it recognized but n'tait APRS over and over attempts by Russia I finished installing.
  
  The manual is enough memory and no masses of latency.

  I used the software provided n'taient and they failed. Latency silent and audible cue points once walked three.
  
  I read a track and you should not ask for much more.

  I kept it a year and I could not do what I wanted. In fact I had a good sound card of desktop PCs but absolutely not to make or mix zic. So the objectives of this card with taient half.
  
  APRS it I bought an Edirol FA 101 and a ca t ct the day and night, the silent sound much better and I had no latency for only 100 more in time. Now I spend Echo Layla and I think it will be even better.
  
  Also I sold the toy (the dj console: I call it as a) only 100 a year APRS its release and my purchase.
  
  This is my worst and my worst purchase resale throughout the hardware I achetrevendu
  
  -> A stew! a toy! A limit to dtendre or just have the sound on his PC. For the same price it is better to turn to one or Edirol EMU.
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• 11/17/07

  red0queen's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Overall Opinion

  Conections noon, optic, USB, line in, headphone.

  Instalation easy drivers available on the manufacturer. I reinstalled many times and no bug to instal.
  
  It can be used either in controller or in sound card, or a combination of both but nimporte which case the connections are easy

  VDJ is in rel. the same buttons, fader ...
  
  the knob are quite prcis, the faders can galements although flexible.
  
  both drives are convenient pout stall tracks but do not expect to scratch with.

  I used to annimation small parties with friends or family and is Extremely pratoque. Of course it is not material "pro" but to have fun with VDJ and make good combos is almost indispensable.
  
  The output quality is good.
  
  
  
  The price remains but one can raise one's PC and VDJ, you will have what Russia a good musical entertainment.
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• 05/23/07

  DJ Touf's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Overall Opinion

  - What characteristics have motivated your choice?
  
  Cheap and then to discover the mix is ​​cool! In addition it can serve as a bridge between your PC and stuff to register!
  
  
  
  -Assets:
  
  Timing automatic rhythm great for simple rhythms (electro house)! It's great for a beginner who does not want to be disgusted by the timing of tempo!
  
  Ability to save our gear sets is ac on PC!
  
  Can serve as a table for two turntables mix!
  
  Compact we can take it anywhere!
  
  
  
  -Cons: oulalalalalala
  
  Sometimes severe acute potentiometer or medium disrupts the tempo when touched if the mode of self-leveling is not activated!
  
  Latency bcp too much!
  
  The recording points cues bug! Normally we can registered by 3 zik I can only one! It only works when I use my mouse!
  
  The finish looks like a plastic toy but a good price or it is not asking too much!
  
  The console is too compact! Mix When you touch the buttons around the rule of what is without purpose! Crossfader too close to jog vinyl!

  The update does not work well is the galley! The installation was easy for my case!

  In private party for a little partt mixed with some friends on the move etc. ... and above all to save the mix makes my gear ac!

  In short this console is made to discover the mix or to record sets of gear on our PC! Beginners will be filled because thanks to the automatic setting tempo from the start it will create sets of good quality! This encourages learning for later timing tempo manual! I do not regret this purchase yet I confess that this console can be significantly improved! To purchase only able to start or mixed PC for cheap!
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• 04/03/07

  okpane's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Overall Opinion

  -What characteristics have motivated your choice?
  
  Design, Price, USB, Virtual DJ
  
  - For what purpose?
  
  The evening entertainment, the DJisme

  - The installation is done it without problems?
  
  Yes
  
  - Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
  
  NO
  
  - The general configuration is easy?
  
  Not at all the microphone and the preview to the headphone are difficult to config is chian.
  
  - The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
  
  NO

  - The drivers are stable?
  
  Yes it can go
  
  - Are they often updated?
  
  No I do not see update Hercules Dj Console, it remains in 1.3
  
  - What software do you use most often?
  
  VIRTUAL DJ
  
  - What you get lag?
  
  2ms
  
  - How many tracks you get to record / play time? ...
  
  2 maximum

  - How long have you use it?
  
  6 months
  
  - What is so special that you like most and least?
  
  EXTRAS:
  
  -Nice design
  
  Well for beginners
  
  -Complete
  
  Can connect a midi-
  
  Cons:
  
  -Difficult to configure
  
  It does not work microphone and line input, one must config
  
  (Once it's on the computer, nothing can oin other connected
  
  - Have you tried many other models before buying it?
  
  NO
  
  - How would you rate the quality / price?
  
  Bof € 250 for a beginner trick
  
  - With experience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  I do not believe
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• 02/08/07

  rvo-pictures's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Overall Opinion

  Control-software mix + sound card + midi interface (to synchronize with my home studio (synths, samplers) possibly, but I did not test the association)
  
  Custom-Compile / web search
  
  Packard Bell Easynote-Portable Centrino 1.6 GHz/512 R7723/Intel Mo/60Go + 200GB external
  
  Ormis-synths reread my Mac, my PC + DJ Console reread my string "standard"

  -Yes
  
  Non-
  
  So-easy
  
  -Can do better, rponses all the questions we ask ourselves are not treated

  -Yes
  
  -Not (only one I know) but I expect nothing else!
  
  Traktor DJ Studio, (soft not deliver top: virtual dj = sound "blah" + high-frequency filter cutoff is too high, mixvibes = stalling badly ISSA, new dj (I forget what I did no rain).
  
  -10ms
  
  -4 Reading, no test record.

  -18 Months
  
  It +: command simplifies software (pots and rigging) and compacitbr /> it - (VERY LARGE LESS !!!!!!!): trs switches rotten, especially the large + (start / stop particular, and that the ds beginners, and getting worse: between bouncing contacts, actions and contacts inactive self-RPTS (thus nullify the action that wish e!). But the mouse replaces the contacts dfectueux trs well!
  
  - No consoles, but consoles DJ classics.
  
  trs good quality price ratio: it is not pro gear, and for the price, is a pretty good its promises.
  
  It has concurence dveloppe since amritrerait to revisit it before rechoisir.Mais I do not regret my choice
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• 11/26/06

  rezous's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Overall Opinion

  - What characteristics have motivated your choice?
  
  The first prize (100 euros used), then the practicality of being able to plug into the computer.
  
  
  
  - For what purpose?
  
  Personal pleasure
  
  
  
  - What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
  
  Athlon 2200 + - 512MB RAM - HD 80 GB

  - The installation is done it without problems?
  
  It took me two days to install.
  
  
  
  - The general configuration is easy?
  
  Yes, once the pilot programs "mix virtual" installed everything is easier.
  
  
  
  - The manual is clear and sufficient?
  
  I do not have ais (buying used).

  - The drivers are stable?
  
  Yes
  
  
  
  - Are they often updated?
  
  Everything works fine (so I do not update)
  
  
  
  - What software do you use most often?
  
  Virtual DJ
  
  
  
  - What you get lag?
  
  High latency in ms ca be around 50ms doi ...
  
  
  
  - How many tracks you get to record / play time? ...
  
  2

  - How long have you use it?
  
  I used 9 months
  
  
  
  - What is so special that you like most and least?
  
  The +: it looks like a toy is joking ... but shuts down the ca
  
  the -: limited functions - too much latency - no details in the knobs and faders
  
  - Have you tried many other models before buying it?
  
  Not
  
  
  
  - How would you rate the quality / price?
  
  Cheap / zero = good quality / price ratio
  
  
  
  - With experience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  If you have 250 euros to spend on anything is a good choice ...
  
  I personally will not go that choice.
  
  Save you will see, with proper gear, then it's broke ...
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• 10/09/06

  Edouard de Londres's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Overall Opinion

  Did this console for 1 week and jai afraid it does not what we were promised.
  
  
  
  The big problem is that the songs 'pop' or 'acclrent' without even having to touch CONTRL!
  
  
  
  My computer is a VAIO VGN-TX2XP dorigine with software configuration lgaux so I do not think this problem comes from lordi
  
  
  
  I recorded my mixes and they are worth nothing because 70% of pop songs or acclrent
  
  
  
  Do not buy!
  
  
  
  E

  No problem ...

  Skip tracks and speed without even touching the controls

  I can not see the interest of a stable non-console
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• 06/08/06

  Khyu's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Overall Opinion

  - What technical specifications motivated your choice?
  
  
  
  The price for the console and software.
  
  - For what purpose?
  
  
  
  I use it mostly at home, I may occasionally animate with accessories.
  
  - What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
  
  
  
  Desktop 2800 + 768MB 200GB
  
  or
  
  Portable Centrino 1.7 Ghz 512MB 60GB
  
  
  
  
  
  - Which instruments or Systmes (console, prampli, DTD ...) you use it and how connections? ...
  
  
  
  Amplifier Pioneer A-107 2x40W RMS (into 8 ohms), pair of speakers Martin, Hercules 5.1 sound card (to get the pre-cost), headphone ...

  The installation of the DJ Console is no problem, it is simple and intuitive. The updates are automatic.
  
  
  
  I had no incompatibility System.
  
  Configuring the software could not be easier, everything is clear.
  
  
  
  The manual is clear. If like me you know dj mixing, will not read anything. Virtual DJ trs ct an intuitive, fast to navigate.

  The drivers are stable and voluent from time to time (the MIDI drivers available).
  
  I use the console with Virtual DJ, but with the addition of MIDI drivers, you can use other software with no problem.
  
  
  
  Latency ... OK, I did not complain, although the trays are virtually non ractifs (default is the only large in terms of latency), all the rest, nickel! Forget the scratch, ca dire need of feeling. Personally, I do not drang, I only mix with (that's all we can do it!).
  
  
  
  As for reading or recording of tracks, Do not run applications derrire. It happened a few times to experience slowdowns display somewhat disturbing reading. If you use the software alone, there are no worries.
  
  
  
  The band really lacks gualisation EHJV and progressiv prcise but it is not very well kill the three bands. The bass a little lacking in depth. The middle is too diffuse and the treble a bit of breath. But for the price, I Motes. ^ ^ The crossfader when he made enough "playskool", it seems he will let go of one another and the time to change, no feeling either ... The effects are fun, but lack precision.
  
  
  
  The timing of the pieces in "Automix" is not bad if you want to run a playlist without having to deal with the anim '. The master tempo is plutt good job, the lack of precision pitch manually, so we are left in fully automatic with the coronation function "AutoBeat" who does his job admirably.
  
  
  
  For the price, there are interesting features plutt and trs varied range of possibilities for a beginner!
  
  The big black spot on my MODEL (attention, I am "DJ Control," not "DJ Console" which differ in appearance only at the sound card intgre or not) the pr- headphone costs at home is not possible. You have to buy a 5.1 sound card (thirty euro externally) to the headphones cost a title without the public to hear. In short, the privilgiez MODEL "DJ Console" in the mine, which reoit an internal sound card and allows the pre-cost headphones (amplified moreover !)...

  I use this console for the past 6 months.
  
  I really enjoyed the tariff board!
  
  Thus, this console reserves plutt a public or beginners wishing to get into the mix without emptying the wallet. Place a time, you no longer rising default and all her little one does not notice the beginners get tired.
  
  
  
  As for a potential animated night I did it a few times. She is doing well but plutt richness of the mix will not rev captivating. And I do not see the advantage of mixing the above, the pieces will snap on their own, simply drag the pieces on each plate and hop has been launched. This console is a "toy" and knobs / fader not really inspire confidence.
  
  
  
  However, as the context and the use made of it, although it can be trs.
  
  But nothing beats good burgers and a good mixer with a real band EQ!
  
  
  
  But tell me: "no matter the platform mix. Find some good music, devellopper his musical ear and please the audience, that's what counts!"
  
  
  
  Everyone will fawn to see the music!
  
  
  
  This console is a good value trs quality awards for all beginners.
  
  
  
  With experience, I will invest in turntables. I think the lack MRIT mix it, and the result is not great (I must admit that I am trs perfectionist regarding my components!). Yet there is even enough to have some fun!
  
  
  
  If you want the precision of the console, do not hesitate to contact me, I will try to enlighten you.
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• 04/11/06

  Dj Fotik's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Overall Opinion

  Here, I bought this console (or rather I have been offered) there uun long time ... It was the launch, the output Oficial and j'voulais have enough to mix MP3's, knowing that even when vinyl was still quite expensive .. What motivated me is also that the USB is normally fast and reliable.
  
  With a 1533 Ghz 512MB 60GB PC it works well.
  
  CHARACTERISTICS level, everything that is labeled on the box makes you want to ca ...

  The installation of the boiboite something else ... Frankly I struggled to install it on several occasions because I reformat for other reasons, but even with a "healthy" fear ca ...
  
  When a PC that is "everything", there's some application that has buggent cause of which is the middle button mouse! Forced to unplug to not be bothered!
  
  Gnrale configuration is not complicated, anyway it is a button to move! As for the manual, I do often but I have not open it except maybe to take my head to install!

  The drivers are stable, no problem of the cot are Updated rgulierement finally the era and I used! The software that goes really well with this Virtual Dj, Dj console version or normal version! for example to mix video clips it can still do it!
  
  Latency is raised when one wants to touch several buttons at once, ca jerk and I do not think it's to my config!
  
  The soft plastic buttons become increasingly hard time, forced to stand on the console to start playing ;-)!

  In short I use 6 months and gave up! Now it does not serve me a little if it is to run my mixvibes (like any sound card 5.1)!
  
  The keys light up plastoc ki c aging well but really bad!
  
  The report price is good quality because it is cheap but even when it breaks no brick either ...
  
  I do not have that choice would do.
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