The Hercules DJ steel controller is one of the best controllers out there for the pro DJ at the clubs, or even the beginner such as myself. The only limitation this controller has is its lack of an internal sound card. but at $299CAD it's worth a shot. The controller also comes with a Hercules carrying case and Virtual DJ 5 (Which has a lot more limitations that Traktor pro or other DJ softwares. i'll get to that later)
Specs taken from the Hercules website:
Dual mixing decks on a steel surface
Dual-deck DJ controller with equaliser and volume controls
Track reading controls (jog wheels, effects, pitch etc.)
Track mixing controls (cross-fader, volume faders, kill etc.)
A wide mixing deck designed for mixing without compromise
Size: 350 x 252 x 68 mm (13" x 9.7" x 2.6")
Ample space under the DJ’s fingers allows precise mixing.
Portable controller
Ideal for mobile DJing, the device connects to and is supplied through the computer’s USB port (whether PC or Mac, laptop or desktop)
Supplied with a carry bag, the controller can be carried over the shoulder.
Controls suited to every kind of mix
2 decks, 6 sliders, 13 rotary knobs and 46 push-buttons
Controls allow for easy mixing and offer access to advanced features
Dedicated software included
VirtualDJ DJC 5 version for PC & Mac, featuring a dedicated skin
and if you're wondering...yes, it does work with ableton. there are some bugs that can be fixed with midi mapping it yourself. If you're a MAC OS X user be alarmed that the driver for this controller is a bit tricky to find. it took me about an hour to look for it all over google and the Virtual DJ website but FEAR NOT! i will have a link that has the direct download to the MAX OS X driver.
So if you're a beginner DJ check this controller out. take a look at it in stores (i did about 20 times before financing it) watch a bunch of youtube videos and dont be afraid to ask questions.
here is a video that helped me out
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