All user reviews for the Hercules DJ Control AIR

This plate was offered in July to initiate me in DJing. I was looking for a first platinum award, not throwing money out the window in case the DJing did not like it too much.

After 7 months of use, I'm still very satisfied. The Controller is in the solid overall, but the finish is not perfect, but we will not expect too much for 150! The only problem is that I had already toured the software and Controller. Indeed, the functions are limits. Among other things, I regret the absence Filter and Hot Cues, and lack of support for Apple Lossless and FLAC formats from DJUCED. The control is via infrared gadget. For a rel Contrle, nothing better than a good knob.

In conclusion, this controller and perfect for beginners wishing Goter DJing at good prices. If you are sure of your "passion" for DJing, forget what controller and touch to those most volus, albeit in a different price range. Personally, my next purchase and DDJ-SR, and I now regret not having bought this jewelry directly, but I could not know that I would be packed by 100% DJing!

I was offered this board in July to introduce me to DJing. I was looking for a platinum 1st prize for not throwing money out the window in case the djing did not like me too.

After 7 months of use, I'm still very satisfied. The controller is broadly sound, but the finish is not perfect, but we will not ask too much for 150 €! The only problem is that I had already toured the software and controller. Indeed, the features remain limited. Among other things, I regret the absence of Filter and Hot Cues, and lack of support for Apple Lossless and FLAC formats from DJUCED. The control is via infrared gadget. For effective control, nothing better than a good knob.

To conclude, this controller and perfect for beginners wishing to enjoy DJing for not too expensive. If you are sure of your "passion" for DJing, forget what controller and touch to those more advanced, albeit in a different price range. Personally, my next purchase and DDJ-SR, and I now regret not having bought this jewelry directly, but I could not know that I'd packed 100% DJing!

The Hercules DJ Control AIR is a control surface for the mobile DJ. The main attraction of this controller is that you can have touch free control over your performances because there is a sensor that will allow you to change things quickly just by waving your hand over it. This is not as responsive as you might think it should be. I have noticed many issues with it not reading properly or as quickly as it should read when you swipe your hand over it. I would not use this for a performance just because it is not that reliable, the last thing that I would want is to be performing and it not read my actions and mess up my whole show.
The AIR does have a built in audio interface, which is a good feature to have depending on your set up. There are also 8 performance pads that are a good size. Since this is just a controller you will need to use a DJ program that you are comfortable with, the one that comes with AIR is not one of my favorites at all because I felt like it was too difficult to fully understand. But getting it to work with this controller was not hard at all.

The idea of this controller is great, it would be awesome to have the ability to change your settings and effects/transitions just by swiping your hand across the sensors but it just was not tested enough to work out the kinks. It is very affordable and to say the least, it will work great as a controller. The price makes it a must try, but if you are buying it for the “swipe” capabilities then do not get it. You will be very upset with how unresponsive the swipe action really is.

I have this controller for just 24 hours, so my opinion may lack perspective.

This is the first midi controller that I have in my hands. But I already had the opportunity to have fun few days of combined turntables / mixing desk Berhinger / Denon entry / midrange and CDJ-2000/DJM-900.

Level look, it's not too plastok, except the central part that takes good fingerprints. Anyway, in the dark, no problem.
The AIR is small enough. It's embarrassing for the knobs that are a little too close to each other. It is rather light, but does not move through its non-slip feet.

Note that I used this controller with the beta of Mixxx (1.11) under linux. It is recognized directly (but I had already installed the drivers for Hercules RMX is perhaps why) and even Mixxx provides a preset mapping for AIR recently. However, it is a little buggy (I had to modify it to prevent it crashes). I have not tested yet on other software / OS.

His level, I did not notice any quality problems (it does not mean that there is none, I have not very fine ear). For cons, I find the output volume "master" very weak (no problem with the headphone output). I have to put my amp to the bottom, which increases the breath. This is perhaps due to my Linux driver ...

+ Jog-Wheels precise and comfortable size

- The infrared sensor is the best gadget at worst embarrassing. Indeed, it is too close to the knobs and tends to activate when touched ... it made me particularly uncomfortable for the mapping.
- The tempo faders are unclear at the center notch. We are left with two changes of BPM of a sudden, it's quite annoying.


For the price / quality ratio, I think it's hard to beat ... In any case, I have not found cheaper and so complete nine (except for the DJ control Instinct, which is really too plastok for my taste). After, I'd bet too much on life: p