Hercules Wireless DJ ControllerHercules just released this new wireless DJ controller which is a good idea, but where does this company hire it’s design team from?  This thing looks like it took a page out of the Playskool design book.  It kinda reminds me of my little Brother label printer, oh now if this thing could also print labels I think they could appeal to a wider audience for sure.  Technically it seems to have all of the proper bells and whistles to make this a functional piece of gear for the digital DJ but damn it’s ugly!

From the Hercules website:

The first wireless DJ mixing mini-controller (for PC – laptop and desktop). House parties, BBQs and family functions will be even more fun than ever.

KEY FEATURES

  • 2 deck controller: Mix, scratch and synchronize MP3 and WMA files (DJ software included)
  • Integrated double LCD screen: Mix your music away from the PC using the integrated double LCD screen which displays the tracks you’re mixing
  • Wireless: Absolutely NO WIRES. Dance with the crowd and mix at the same time!
  • Ultra-compact & lightweight:
    • 17cm x 15cm x 3cm / 6.8” x 6” x 1.2”
    • below 500 grams (1.1 pound), with batteries weight (not delivered)
  • Fun Sounds & Effects: Add fun effects such as applause, loops and much more.

Dual DJing decks

Mix 2 tracks with

  • 2 jog wheels (emulating 2 CD/vinyl decks)
  • 1 cross fader, 2 volume & pitch sliders, 2 wheels
  • 25 controls (buttons)

Double LCD screen

1 screen per deck, displaying:

  • artist name
  • track name
  • beats/minute, elapsed time, track length

100% easy

  • Automatic linking and mixing
  • Push button sounds and effects

100% mobile

  • Compact: you can mix while moving around
  • 100% wireless mixer

USB radio receiver

  • Mixer controls the PC via a radio receiver on the USB port

product page: Hercules.com.