Hercules DJ 4Set User Manual

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 3

2. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................. 3

3. AFTER UNPACKING YOUR DJ 4SET.............................................................................. 4

4. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 5

4.1. Installing drivers and software .................................................................................... 5

4.1.1. Installation in Windows 7 / Vista ..................................................................... 6

4.1.2. Installation in Windows XP.............................................................................. 8

4.1.3. Installation on Mac .......................................................................................... 9

4.2. Once installation is complete .................................................................................... 11

4.3. Connecting and disconnecting your DJ 4Set ............................................................ 11

5. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................... 12

5.1. The top panel ............................................................................................................ 12

5.2. The back panel ......................................................................................................... 14

5.3. The front panel.......................................................................................................... 14

6. TO MIX WITH YOUR DJ 4SET ON 4 DECKS................................................................. 15

7. THE DJ 4SET CONTROL PANEL................................................................................... 16

7.1. Accessing the control panel on PC........................................................................... 16

7.2. Accessing the control panel on Mac ......................................................................... 16

7.3. Using the DJ 4Set control panel ............................................................................... 16

7.3.1. General control panel settings ...................................................................... 17

7.3.2. Main tab ........................................................................................................ 17

7.3.3. ASIO tab (not available on Mac) ................................................................... 18

7.3.4. Audio tab (not available on PC) ................................................................... 19

7.3.5. Advanced tab ............................................................................................... 19

7.3.6. About tab...................................................................................................... 20

8. OUTPUT OPTIONS.......................................................................................................... 21

8.1. Connecting speakers to your DJ 4Set ...................................................................... 21

8.2. Connecting headphones ........................................................................................... 21

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9. CONNECTING A MICROPHONE ....................................................................................21

10. DJ 4SET FEATURES....................................................................................................... 22

10.1. Jog wheels ................................................................................................................22

10.2. Faders (sliders) .........................................................................................................23

10.3. Play/Pause, and Cue buttons....................................................................................23

10.4. Rewind and Fast forward buttons ............................................................................. 23

10.5. Pitch settings ............................................................................................................. 24

10.6. Shift button (for loops/cue/sampler/effects), and buttons 1-3 .................................. 24

10.7. Load ◄ / ►buttons.................................................................................................. 24

10.8. Listen Left/Listen Right buttons................................................................................. 25

10.9. Browser buttons: Up and Down................................................................................. 25

10.10.Cue/Mix knob ............................................................................................................25

10.11.Equalization knobs ....................................................................................................25

11. DJING BASICS ................................................................................................................ 25

12. CONFIGURATION IN MIDI MODE...................................................................................26

13. FAQ ................................................................................................................................27

14. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................................................... 28

14.1. Warranty information ................................................................................................. 29

14.2. Additional warranty provisions................................................................................... 29

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION .......................................................30

1. INTRODUCTION

DJ 4Set is a high-performance DJ controller that opens up the doors to mixing music on your computer. DJ 4Set is a 4-deck controller, allowing you to control up to 4 audio tracks on independent decks, thereby giving you great flexibility in terms of mixing. Intuitive and fun to use, DJ 4Set lets you put your own mark on your favorite music and share it with your friends to host great parties or make creative mixes.

DJ 4Set comes bundled with a tailored version of the VirtualDJ mixing software (VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set), compatible with both PC and Mac: the software features an interface that has been tailored for the DJ 4Set, and supports 4-deck mixing. With many useful features and mixing functions, VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set makes it easy to mix like a pro! DJ 4Set measures 35cm x 25cm (13.8” x

9.8”): large enough for comfortable mixing with tons of controls, but still compact enough to be portable.

DJ 4Set functions with digital audio files, including MP3s. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that musical creations are protected by copyright and that you should comply with all applicable laws. We strongly encourage you to support artists by acquiring their works legally.

2. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PC:

 Desktop/laptop PC with Intel Pentium III/Athlon 1.5GHz or compatible processor or higher  Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP® / Vista® / 7™ (32 or 64-bit)  1GB RAM  Available USB bus-powered port: USB 2.0 (recommended) or USB 1.1  Headphones and amplified speakers  CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive  Internet connection (strongly recommended) + 100MB free disk space for installing

applications

Mac:

 Desktop/laptop Mac with 1.5 GHz processor (G4, G5, Core Duo Series) or higher  Operating system: Mac OS 10.5 / 10.6 (32-bit only)  1GB RAM  Available USB bus-powered port: USB 2.0 (recommended) or USB 1.1  Headphones and amplified speakers  CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive  Graphics card supporting 1024 x 768 resolution  Internet connection (strongly recommended) + 100MB free disk space for installing

applications

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3. AFTER UNPACKING YOUR DJ 4SET

1. Make a note of the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number () found on a sticker on the underside of your console, and install DJ 4Set as indicated in the user manual.

2. Remove the transparent film protecting the top surface of each jog wheel ().

3. Connect your speakers and headphones to the corresponding connectors on your DJ 4Set (please see chapters 8.1. Connecting speakers to your DJ 4Set headphones for more information, respectively).

4. Should you wish to adjust the jog wheels’ resistance, you can tighten or loosen the screws for each jog wheel on the underside of the controller (). This will allow you to set the resistance exactly to your liking.

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and 8.2. Connecting

4. INSTALLATION

4.1. Installing drivers and software

On both PC and Mac: prior to inserting the installation CD-ROM in your computer,

make sure that you have Administrator rights on your system. Do not install the DJ 4Set with a Guest account: the installation may fail, as you need permission to write in the Documents folder to install the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software.

- Insert the installation CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

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The installation menu for your DJ 4Set appears automatically.

- Click Install your product.

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If the installation menu is not launched automatically:

PC:

- Double-click My Computer (Windows XP) or Computer

(Windows Vista / 7).

- Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

- Double-click the installer package.

Mac:

- Open your Finder.

- Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

- Double-click the installer package.

- Click on the option to install the DJ 4Set drivers and follow the on-screen instructions.

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4.1.1. Installation in Windows 7 / Vista

Once files have been copied to your computer, the drivers will be installed. Windows displays three prompts in succession, regarding installation of the various components.

- Accept to install the software at each of these prompts to proceed with the installation.

A dialog box appears, prompting you to connect DJ 4Set to your computer's USB port.

- Connect DJ 4Set to your computer's USB port, then click Next.

Your computer automatically detects the DJ 4Set and completes the installation of the required drivers.

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Please note that installation of the drivers may take some time, depending on your computer’s performance. Let the installation procedure run its course and follow the on-screen instructions.

You are notified when the installation is complete.

The DJ 4Set icon appears in your Windows taskbar, next to the clock, indicating that your DJ 4Set is installed and ready for use:

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Please note that in Windows 7, you must click on the Windows taskbar in order to accept that the DJ 4Set icon be displayed in the taskbar.

You are notified when the installation is complete.

You should now install the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set mixing software on your computer:

- In the installation menu, click Install VirtualDJ DJC Edition

and follow the on-screen instructions.

The software is installed on your computer. When installation is complete, the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set icon appears on your desktop.

- Double-c

lick the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set icon and enter the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number, then

click OK. The VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number is indicated on a sticker with a barcode found on the underside of your DJ 4Set. The VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number is in the following format: XXXX-XXXX-XXXXX/4Set.

For more information on configuring your DJ 4Set, please refer to chapter 7. The DJ 4Set control panel.

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4.1.2. Installation in Windows XP

Once files have been copied to your computer, the drivers will be installed.

A dialog box appears, prompting you to connect DJ 4Set to your computer's USB port.

- Connect DJ 4Set to your computer's USB port, then click Next.

Your computer automatically detects the DJ 4Set and completes the installation of the required drivers.

NOTE:

Do not interact with any Windows hardware detection windows that may appear during

the installation process; any such windows will disappear in a short while on their own.

Please note that installation of the drivers may take some time, depending on your computer’s performance. Let the installation procedure run its course and follow the onscreen instructions.

You are notified when the installation is complete.

The DJ 4Set icon appears in your Windows taskbar, next to the clock, indicating that your DJ 4Set is installed and ready for use:

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You should now install the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set mixing software on your computer:

- In the installation menu, click Install VirtualDJ DJC Edition

and follow the on-screen instructions.

The software is installed on your computer. When installation is complete, the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set icon appears on your desktop.

- Double-click the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set icon and enter the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number, then click OK. The VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number is indicated on a sticker with a barcode found on the underside of your DJ 4Set. The VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number is in the following format: XXXX-XXXX-XXXXX/4Set.

For more information on configuring your DJ 4Set, please refer to chapter 7. The DJ 4Set control panel.

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- Foll

ow the on-screen instructions.

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You may need to enter your password in order to proceed if Administrator access is required on your system.

Once files have been copied to your computer, the drivers will be installed.

A dialog box appears, prompting you to connect DJ 4Set to your computer's USB port.

- Connect DJ 4Set to your computer's USB port.

Your computer automatically detects the DJ 4Set and completes the installation of the required drivers.

Please note that installation of the drivers may take some time, depending on your computer’s performance. Let the installation procedure run its course and follow the onscreen instructions.

You are notified when the installation is complete.

The DJ 4Set icon appears on your desktop, indicating that your DJ 4Set is installed and ready for use:

You should now install the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set mixing software on your computer:

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- In the installation menu, click Install VirtualDJ DJC Edition

and follow the on-screen instructions.

The software is installed on your computer.

launch the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software on your Mac, go to Applications and then select

- To VirtualDJ.

- Enter th

e VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number, then click OK. The VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial

number is indicated on a sticker with a barcode found on the underside of your DJ 4Set. The VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number is in the following format: XXXX-XXXX-XXXXX/4Set.

For mor

e information on configuring your DJ 4Set, please refer to chapter 7. The DJ 4Set control

panel.

4.2. Once installation is complete

Verify that MIDI channels 1-2 are selected in the MIDI channel for controls section of the Control Panel’s Advanced tab: if not, select MIDI channels 1-2. For more information, please see chapter 7.3.5. Advanced tab.

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4.3. Connecting and disconnecting your DJ 4Set

Your DJ 4Set can be used in conjunction with another sound card, whether internal or external, without creating conflicts on your computer.

Please note that in Windows operating systems, when you connect your DJ 4Set, it becomes the system’s default sound card. The sound card previously set as the default sound card becomes the default sound card again when you disconnect the DJ 4Set.

Therefore, once properly installed, you can connect and disconnect your DJ 4Set at any time, even when your computer is powered on, thanks to its USB hot-plug function (although you should never do so when DJ 4Set is playing or recording music, or else the application will terminate and display an error message).

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5. OVERVIEW

5.1. The top panel

Your DJ 4Set features a variety of controls allowing you to interact with DJ software. You can control up to 4 independent decks in DJ software. Descriptions of the default function of each control are provided below.

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1. Microphone level control knob.

2. Microphone on/off button.

3. Modulate ▼ / ▲buttons: modulates the currently selected loop or effect.

4. Deck C button: depending on the deck mode you select in the control panel, pressing this

button will either: toggle between decks A and C (in 4-deck mode, by default); give you access to a second set of buttons for deck A (in 2-deck extended mode: this mode is not included in VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set); or have no effect (in 2-deck basic mode). Please see section

7.3.5. Advanced tab

5. Shift button: converts buttons 1 to 3 on the corresponding deck into buttons 4 to 6, providing the equivalent of 6 buttons per deck (when the button is lit up, the Shift function is enabled).

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for more information.

6. Hi/Med/Low knobs: Increase or decrease Treble/Medium/Bass frequencies on the

corresponding deck.

7. Folder button: if the cursor is in the track browser, move to the folder browser. If the cursor is

already in the folder browser, expand the folder. Also functions as left arrow button.

8. Up and Down buttons: press to navigate within menus.

9. Main knob: Master volume knob.

10. Files button: browse in the currently selected folder; also functions as right arrow button.

11. 1/2/

3 buttons: Apply loops on different numbers of beats, when in loop mode; apply the

corresponding effect, when in effects mode. Functions include: loop in, loop out, hot cue, beatgrid, and more.

12. Deck D bu

tton: depending on the deck mode you select in the control panel, pressing this button will either: toggle between decks B and D (in 4-deck mode, by default); give you access to a second set of buttons for deck B (in 2-deck extended mode: this mode is not included in VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set); or have no effect (in 2-deck basic mode). Please see section

7.3.5. Advanced tab

13. Cue/Mix k

nob: adjust the mix of what's being played on your headphones - the track you’re

for more information.

cueing up in relation to the overall mix.

14. Pitch bend -/+ buttons: temporarily decrease (-) or increase (+) speed of track (i.e. pitch) for accurate mixing. Pitch fader: adjust the playback speed of the track on the corresponding deck.

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Adjust the volume on your headphones.

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17. Deck indicators: lights up to show you which deck is currently in use (A/B = green, C/D = red).

18. Cue button: set cue point (mark position in the track) on the corresponding deck. When

paused, pressing the Cue button sets a cue point; during playback, the Cue button brings you to the cue point. When the button is backlit, a cue point exists in the track.

/Pause track.

19. Play

20. Sync button: synchronize the beat with the beat of the track currently loaded on the opposite

deck that you are controlling, if this beat is within the pitch range (if the reference beat is too far off, you must increase the pitch scale prior to pushing the Sync button).

21. Rewind and fast forward: fast browsing inside the audio track.

22. Listen Ri

Volume fader: control the volume for the corresponding deck.

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ght/Listen Left buttons: enable headphone monitoring on the corresponding deck.

24. Scratch button: disable or enable scratch mode.

25. Cross fader for seamless mixing between the decks.

26. Record button: press to record your mix.

27. Load ◄ / ►buttons: Load selected track on the corresponding deck.

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Vinyl-style jog wheel with touch detection: green backlighting indicates that Deck A/B is being controlled, and red backlighting indicated that Deck C/D is being controlled.

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These are descriptions of the DJ 4Set’s default functions in the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set

software, which may vary according to the application you are using.

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Please note that the Cue/Mix knob is a software function only (and not a hardware

function). This means that when you are using the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software, the knob functions as described above; while if you are not using DJing software, this knob will have no function – unless you map a “Cue to Mix” function onto it.

5.2. The back panel

DJ 4Set has a USB connector on its back panel, allowing you to connect it to your computer. As DJ 4Set is USB bus-powered, no external power source is required.

1/8” (3.5mm) stereo output connector

For more information on selecting the microphone talkover attenuation level, please

see chapter 7.3.2. Main tab.

RCA mono output connectors (red = right, white = left)

USB connector

5.3. The front panel

1/4” (6.35mm) microphone input connector

Headphones:

When using headphones, they are set to channels 3-4 by default; however, you

can also set them to channels 1-2 instead. For more information, please refer to chapter 7.3.5. Advanced tab.

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1/4” (6.35mm) headphone output connector

6. TO MIX WITH YOUR DJ 4SET ON 4 DECKS

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When using the “deck switch” function (switch Deck A / Deck C, or switch Deck B / Deck D), you must first move all of the gradual controls on the deck in question (volume faders, pitch faders, gain knobs, and EQ knobs, as indicated in the illustration above) to the positions shown in the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software interface, prior to switching decks. Each of these controls will only become active once you have reached the level shown in the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software.

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7. THE DJ 4SET CONTROL PANEL

7.1. Accessing the control panel on PC

An icon representing your DJ 4Set appears in the right-hand side of your taskbar, next to the

clock display:

In Windows, this icon consolidates all Hercules DJ products you may have installed on your system. You can select your DJ 4Set’s control panel by right-clicking the icon and choosing Select Device.

By right-clicking the icon, you can also select to open the control panel (an alternative to leftclicking the taskbar icon as described above), get hardware information about your DJ 4Set, check for updates for your DJ 4Set, or exit the control panel. Please note that in order to check for updates, you must have an active Internet connection.

To check for updates for your DJ 4Set:

- Right-click the DJ 4Set icon in the taskbar and select Check for updates.

- If prompted by your system, allow your computer to access the Guillemot FTP server.

If no new version is available, a message will appear indicating that you already have the latest version installed. If a new version is available, it will be downloaded and the setup will launch automatically.

- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update for your DJ 4Set.

. To launch the DJ 4Set control panel, simply left-click the icon.

7.2. Accessing the control panel on Mac

- Access the control panel by double-clicking the icon on your desktop.

7.3. Using the DJ 4Set control panel

The control panel allows you to manage your DJ 4Set’s various settings. The following sections will explain the various features of the control panel, as well as the differences that exist between the PC and Mac versions.

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7.3.1. General control panel settings

PC Mac

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- Output Channel

controls for the corresponding outputs. You can alter the balance (left/right) using the balance knob on top of each set of output channel sliders. You can click the link icon underneath the sliders to disable/enable the sliders moving together, as opposed to on their own. You can also mute the outputs by clicking the volume icon underneath the link icon.

- Audio mod

for the applications you wish to use:

- WDM is the standard Windows audio mode, also called DirectSound and WASAPI. Select

this mode when using multimedia players, watching movies, and so on.

- ASIO will on refer to chapter 7.3.3. ASIO tab

lDJ 7 LE 4Set switches to ASIO mode automatically, but if you are using other programs,

Virtua you must switch to ASIO mode manually before between modes when playback is stopped.

- Select Device (Mac only)

you can switch between their control panels here.

- MIDI pitch resolution: 7-bits is the default value. VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set automatically switches to

14-bit mode when the software is launched, and then reverts to 7-bits mode when you exit the software.

s: There are 2 sets of software sliders (1-2, 3-4), which function as volume

e (Windows only, not available on Mac)

ly work with programs that support this driver mode (for more information, please

: If you have more than one DJ 4Set controller connected to your Mac,

: Lets you select the appropriate audio mode

launching the application. You can only switch

7.3.2. Main tab

- You can disable/enable or adjust the talkover attenuation level in this tab, meaning the level by

which the music is reduced when you activate the Mic On button and are talking on your microphone (-6dB by default).

- You can disable and re-enable the jog wheels in this tab as well, and set their sensitivity. By default, all jog wheels are enabled; if you choose custom mode, only the jog wheels for Deck A and Deck B are enabled by default, although you can change this to your liking.

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7.3.3. ASIO tab (not available on Mac)

“Audio Stream Input/Output” is a multi-channel protocol for audio transfer developed by the Steinberg company. It allows a variety of programs to communicate with different sound cards and recognize all of the inputs and outputs available on the sound card, with short latency. Your DJ 4Set is ASIO 2.0 compliant.

When in ASIO mode, you can adjust the following settings: Sample Rate, Sample Size, ASIO Buffer Size.

- The configuration is set to 44100Hz (44.1kHz)/16-bit mode by default. The best audio setting for VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set is this default setting, which provides the best response time. For software where response time is not as important, you can play music in 24-bit mode (44.1kHz or 48kHz) in Windows (ASIO).

- The most important setting is the ASIO buffer size. The default setting is 480 (10ms), which is a good average for most computers. Note that the smaller the ASIO buffer size, the shorter the response time. If you encounter audio problems (such as static or crackling), increase or decrease the ASIO buffer size until you find the correct setting for your computer (there are no ideal settings, as all computer configurations are different).

- Changes to the ASIO settings can only be made while your application is not running.

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7.3.4. Audio tab (not available on PC)

In th

e Audio tab (on Mac only), you can change the sample size from the default value (16-bit) to

24-bit. The best audio setting for VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set is the default setting of 16-bit/44.1kHz, which provides the best response time. For software where response time is not as important, you can play music in 24-bit mode (44.1KHz or 48 KHz) in Mac OS (Core Audio).

7.3.5. Advanced tab

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b allows you to set the MIDI channel for controls (1-2, by default), in the event that there

- This ta is some conflict between your DJ 4Set and another MIDI device. If you have more than one Hercules device installed on your system, the MIDI channel numbers are assigned in pairs by order of connection, i.e. incrementally (1-2, 3-4 and so on, up until 16).

You can adjust the cross fader settings according to your preference (BeatMix Curve by

default). The different settings that are available affect the way that the cross fader functions as you move it from side to side, in relation to the central position: depending on how you will be mixing, you may wish for the cross fader’s action to be applied much more sharply when it is moved from the central position (meaning that if you move the cross fader even a little bit to the left, for example, the effect will be as though it had been moved all the way to the left; and the same when moving it to the right), or less sharply. You can experiment with the different curves available and easily switch from one to another, depending on the kind of mixing you are doing at any given time.

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- The headphone channels are set to output channels 3-4 by default. You can also set this to

output channels 1-2, if you prefer; however, you will then hear the mix on your headphones instead of previewing your next track.

- Output 1-2 Hardware mix option lets you select the way that hardware mixing will be handled on output 1-2: USB streaming 1-2 (default), or USB streaming 1-2 plus your microphone.

USB streaming 1-2 (default) should always be used for standard operations (i.e with DJ

software). USB streaming 1-2 plus your microphone sends the microphone signal directly to the main output, mixed with the standard audio signal. This is similar to the talkover function, but without the attenuation.

- Deck mode: 4 decks is the default setting (Decks A/C, B/D), which allows you to control 4 independent decks. In 4-deck mode, every control on each physical deck (transport buttons, jog wheel, fader, knobs), and every control on the left or right channel mixer (volume fader and EQ knobs) can send 2 commands depending on the status of the virtual decks it controls.

You can also select 2-deck extended mode (note: this mode is not included in VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set), in which Deck C and Deck D operate as shift buttons which convert the buttons on the decks into new buttons, but have no impact on the mixer area, on the jog wheels and on the Play, Cue and Stop buttons.

If you wish, you can also select 2-deck basic mode, in which only Deck A and Deck B are enabled (only one function is assigned to each control).

7.3.6. About tab

- This tab provides all of the information about the package, firmware, driver, MIDI mapping, DJ API and control panel versions you are using. Please refer to this information when contacting technical support.

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8. OUTPUT OPTIONS

Two types of connectors are available for connecting speakers, located on your DJ 4Set’s back panel: RCA and 1/8" jack (3.5mm). The RCA connectors are mono outputs, each of which corresponds to one channel (left = white, and right = red). The 1/8" jack (3.5mm) connector is a stereo output, including both the left and right channels.

Select the type of connector according to the type of equipment you will be connecting.

8.1. Connecting speakers to your DJ 4Set

With the included VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software, you can play your mix for the audience over a hifi system connected to outputs 1-2 on your DJ 4Set, for example, and preview upcoming songs on outputs 3-4, using your headphones or monitoring speakers.

The included version of VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set is pre-configured to use the DJ 4Set’s built-

in sound card exclusively. As such, it will not be possible to use your computer’s standard sound card or integrated speakers. A pair of speakers MUST be connected to Output 1-2 on the back of your DJ 4Set.

- Make sure that your computer and other audio equipment is switched off.

- Connect your speakers to the RCA plugs (white and red) or the 1/8" jack (3.5mm) plug on your DJ 4Set’s back panel.

Your speakers are now ready for use with your DJ 4Set.

8.2. Connecting headphones

Your DJ 4Set features 1 headphone connector, on the front panel (¼" jack = 6.35mm). Headphones are set to channels 3-4 by default, but can also be set to channels 1-2 instead (for more information, please refer to chapter 7.3.5. Advanced tab). The console has been designed to function with DJ headphones (stereo, impedance from 16 to 64 ohms).

9. CONNECTING A MICROPHONE

Your DJ 4Set features one mono ¼" jack (6.35mm) plug on its front panel. We recommend using a vocal microphone with an impedance of between 1 and 64 ohms. You can use your microphone to talk over the music and communicate with your audience.

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Please note that microphones requiring phantom power are not supported by DJ 4Set.

Press the Mic On button on your DJ 4Set to toggle the microphone on or off. You can use the microphone level control knob to adjust the input volume for your microphone.

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The DJ 4Set features a talkover function for the microphone input, which automatically reduces the level of the music that's playing to allow you to be heard when you're speaking. The music level is restored once the microphone input is disabled.

Please see chapter 7.3.2. Main tab function and using your microphone.

for more information on adjusting the talkover attenuation

10. DJ 4SET FEATURES

10.1. Jog wheels

The jog wheels on your DJ 4Set emulate vinyl turntables: turning a jog wheel lets you scratch or move the cursor backward or forward within music tracks, allowing you to select the cue point where playback will start for the audience.

The jog wheels’ backlighting color changes to indicate which deck is being controlled: on the lefthand deck, green means that Deck A is being controlled, and red means that Deck C is being controlled; while on the right-hand deck, green means that Deck B is being controlled, and red means that Deck D is being controlled.

The jog wheels are large in size (12cm in diameter – the size of a CD) and are touch sensitive: they detect when your hand presses down on them, allowing you to scratch, in the same way that your hand can physically stop the playback on a vinyl record. The jog wheels are also very precise: the jog wheels’ rotation is detected with an accuracy of 256 steps per revolution.

The jog wheels have multiple functions:

In scratch mode (when the Scratch button, with a vinyl record symbol, is backlit):

- Scratch, by turning the jog wheels with your hand while slightly pressing down on the wheels’ top surface.

- During music playback: pause/restart playback, by pressing down/lifting up your hand from the jog wheels.

- Seek (when paused) or pitch bend (during playback) by turning the jog wheels’ outer ring, without pressing down on the wheels’ top surface.

In seek mode (when the Scratch button, with a vinyl record symbol, is not backlit):

- Seek (when paused) or pitch bend (during playback) by turning the jog wheels.

In the control panel, you can adjust the number of steps that the jog wheels detect per revolution (this is not linked to the touch sensitivity on top of the jog wheels): you can either keep the default value, or divide it by a factor of 2, 4 or 8. The jog wheels can also be disabled via the control panel. Please see chapter 7.3.2. Main tab

You can use the Scratch button to change the function of the jog wheels (scratch mode is enabled by default): press the button to switch to the seek function, allowing you to move backward or forward within a track. Press the button again to return to the default scratch function.

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You can also use the jog wheels to browse through music lists. When browsing through a directory containing lots of music files, simply turn the jog wheel while keeping the Up or Down button on your console pressed down in order to move through the list more quickly.

10.2. Faders (sliders)

Cross fader

4Set controls 1 stereo music track per deck. You move the cross fader between the left

Your DJ and right decks, to adjust the mix between 2 or 4 tracks.

ng the cross fader completely to the left means that the mix (the music the audience hears)

Setti comes 100% from the left decks: this is necessary, as you’re mixing with 4 decks. Setting the cross fader in the center means that the music comes 50% from the left deck and 50% from the right, and so on.

Volume f

The left deck volume fader controls the volume of the music played on Deck A or C, while the right volume fader controls the volume of the music played on Deck B or D.

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When you switch between 2 decks (between A and C, or between B and D), the software takeover function requires that you reach the same fader position with your hardware volume fader (in this case, the volume fader on your DJ 4Set controller) as indicated in the software, before you are able to control the volume in the software with the hardware fader.

Changing the volume on t

he different decks lets you adjust transitions between the 4 decks.

10.3. Play/Pause, and Cue buttons

These buttons are available for the 2 or 4 decks on the left and right of your DJ 4Set central mixer area. The Play/Pause and Cue buttons change color to indicate which deck is being controlled: on the left-hand deck, green means that Deck A is being controlled, and red means that Deck C is being controlled; while on the right-hand deck, green means that Deck B is being controlled, and red means that Deck D is being controlled.

- Play/P

- Cue: pl

ause: starts music playback, or pauses music playback at the current position in the

track.

aces a cue point (a marker where playback should start) at the current position in the

track.

10.4. Rewind and Fast forward buttons

These buttons, found just above the jog wheel on each deck, allow you to move quickly within music tracks: press the corresponding button to rewind or fast forward within a track (this is an easy way to quickly get to the exact point in a song that you're looking for).

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10.5. Pitch settings

- 2 or 4 Pitch faders (sliders): you can use the pitch faders to adjust the playback speed of a

track, increasing or reducing its BPM (Beats Per Minute) rate, in order to make dancing easy by setting new music tracks at the same BPM as the previous track so that dancers don’t need to change their rhythm during the transition from one track to another. The pitch faders feature 14-bit accuracy.

When you switch between 2 decks (between A and C, or between B and D), the software takeover function requires that you reach the same fader position with your hardware volume fader (in this case, the pitch fader on your DJ 4Set controller) as indicated in the software, before you are able to control the volume in the software with the hardware fader.

- Pitch Bend (- and +): you can use these buttons to temporarily increase or decrease the

playback speed of a track. Adjustments made in this way are “elastic” adjustments, in that they are only temporary, and are no longer applied once the button is released.

- Sync: pushing this button synchronizes the speed (BPM) of the music played on the

corresponding deck to match the BPM rate of the music on the other deck.

In general, adjusting the pitch changes the music’s speed and tone: faster means a higher tone, slower means a lower tone.

10.6. Shift button (for loops/cue/sampler/effects), and buttons 1-3

DJ 4Set provides the equivalent of 6 buttons per deck for effects, loops and Cue functions, thanks to the Shift button, which converts buttons 1 to 3 on each deck into buttons 4 to 6. The default functions are as follows: Button 1 = Loop In; Button 2 = Loop Out; Button 3 = Flanger; Button 4 = Hot Cue 2; Button 5 = Beatgrid; Button 6 = Overloop (please note that Overloop may not be available on Mac).

You can also assign the following effects to buttons 1-6: Loop In; Loop Out; Sampler Record; Sampler Play; Hot Cue 1 (= Cue point 1); Hot Cue 2 (= Cue Point 2); Pitch Bend – (minus); Pitch Bend + (plus); Pitch Reset; Beatlock; Master Tempo; Flanger; Beatgrid; FlippinDouble; Overloop; Backspin; Brake; Echo.

10.7. Load ◄ / ►buttons

Use these buttons to load the highlighted music track in the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software on the corresponding deck.

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10.8. Listen Left/Listen Right buttons

Use these buttons to choose which deck is being monitored on your headphones, when the Cue/Mix knob is set to the Cue position: you can use them to select between the 4 available decks.

10.9. Browser buttons: Up and Down

Use the Up and Down buttons to browse through folders and music libraries: move to the previous (Up) or next (Down) music file/directory. You can move through music lists more quickly by pressing the Up or Down button and turning the right-hand jog wheel at the same time.

10.10. Cue/Mix knob

Use the Cue/Mix knob to adjust the level of the track you are cueing up in relation to the overall mix on your headphones or monitoring speakers. The Cue side of the knob’s rotation represents the selected deck you are cuing up, while the Mix side represents the mix being played for your audience.

10.11. Equalization knobs

Use the equalization knobs (Hi, Med and Low) for each deck to add color to your music with custom settings. For example:

- Make dancing easier by enhancing the bass (the bass provides the tempo for dancing).

- Remix songs by boosting the mids (the mids contain the singer’s voice) on one track and mixing it with another track on the other deck, where you’ve cut the mids.

You can also manipulate the bass to make transitions between two tracks:

- Synchronize the 4 tracks.

- Cut out the mids and treble on both decks, keeping only the beat of the bass.

- Move the cross fader from the first deck to the second, while restoring the mids and treble.

11. DJING BASICS

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For detailed information on how to use the bundled VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set mixing software, please refer to the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set user manual, included on your DJ 4Set's installation CD-ROM or available for download on the Hercules Technical Support website (http://ts.hercules.com

First off, you will want to make sure that the audio files in your music library have been analyzed in the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software, which will determine the BPM (beats per minute) values of your tracks. Since mixing music tracks together involves synchronizing their beats while the two songs overlap with one another, you will need to select tracks whose BPM values are similar to one another, to make for seamless transitions from one track to the next. Alternatively, you might choose to mix a track with another track whose BPM value is half or double its own value (60

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BPM and 120 BPM, for example), which can also make for a fairly smooth transition between tracks.

Please note that analyzing files to determine their BPM values in the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software can take some time to complete, particularly if you are analyzing a large number of songs, and should be done in advance of a party; this process also consumes a lot of your computer's system resources while it is being carried out. We therefore recommend that you analyze the entire contents of your music library overnight, for example.

The VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software lets you create “virtual folders”: you can create a virtual folder by clicking on the red “virtual folder” icon in the software, and then assigning a title to the folder. A virtual folder contains a collection of shortcuts to tracks, allowing you to quickly access a group of tracks you have selected, like a playlist: dragging an audio track into a virtual folder will not physically move the file into that folder, but rather will create a shortcut to where the track is located. This is a very handy way to organize groups of songs for your DJing sets, and you can also make sure that groups of tracks in your virtual folders have similar BPM values to one another. You can use the file explorer in the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software to browse through your tracks, or use the search feature to find specific tracks, and then simply drag and drop them into your different virtual folders.

While a track is being played on the left deck for the audience, the DJ presses the Listen Right button on the DJ 4Set and uses headphones to listen to and adjust the next track to be played. The DJ might make adjustments to the track’s pitch (using the pitch faders and the Pitch Bend buttons), and make sure that its beat lines up properly with that of the track playing on the left deck. As the track on the left deck is nearing its end, the DJ starts moving the cross fader towards the right deck (and can use the volume faders for each deck to help with the transition as well), so that the audience gradually hears more of what is being played on the right deck in the mix. The DJ can adjust the EQ controls on each deck to help tracks blend in smoothly with one another: for example, by reducing the mid and treble frequencies on one deck, so that mostly just the bass frequencies (including the song’s beat) are heard as one song transitions into the next.

While songs are playing, the DJ can also use the effects and looping features on the DJ 4Set to call attention to different parts of songs or their mix, to pump up the crowd and keep them dancing: the creative possibilities for mixing are endless – and with a bit of practice, you’ll be mixing like a pro in no time!

12. CONFIGURATION IN MIDI MODE

Your DJ 4Set can function as a MIDI controller: the buttons, knobs, faders and jog wheels can send MIDI signals that will then be interpreted by MIDI-capable software. In software that accepts MIDI commands, you must select your DJ 4Set as the MIDI controller.

Many music software applications that incorporate MIDI control feature a “learning mode”: simply click a button, turn a knob or jog wheel or move a slider on your DJ 4Set to link that control to a control in the software. Some popular applications to include a MIDI learning mode include: Native Instruments Traktor, Ableton Live, Mixvibes, and Image Line Deckadance.

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For the list of MIDI controls, please refer to the Appendix at the end of this manual.

13. FAQ

1. My DJ 4Set is not being properly recognized, and I’m unable to properly control the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software (except for a few controls such as the crossfader and master volume). What should I do?

First off, verify tha setting) in the Advanced tab of the Control Panel. If this is the case and you are still unable to properly control the software, try switching to another set of MIDI channels and see if that resolves the problem (in the event that there is a conflict between DJ 4Set and another MIDI controller on your computer, using the same MIDI channels). For more information, please see chapter 7.3.5. Advanced tab

Can I use DJ 4Set with DJ software other than the bundle included in the package?

Yes: since your DJ 4Set functions as a MIDI controller and can send MIDI commands, it can be used with any software that accepts MIDI commands. Please see chapter 12. Configuration in MIDI mode

Can I use DJ 4Set without a computer?

No, DJ 4Set cannot function at all without being connected to a computer.

4. Can I mix directly from audio CDs in the DJ mixing software?

Yes

, you can mix audio CDs directly from your CD/DVD-ROM drive in VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set. Simply load the CD-Audio track in your playlist on a DJ 4Set deck, as if it were an audio file, and you can mix it immediately.

Will DJ 4Set function when connected to a USB hub?

Yes, as long as the USB hub’s power supply is connected.

Can I save the DJ mixes I create with DJ 4Set in an audio file?

Yes, you can save your mix by clicking the REC button in VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set, or by pressing the RECORD button on your DJ 4Set controller.

7. Is DJ 4Set able to control 4 decks in Traktor Pro?

Yes – all you need to do is import a TSI file supporting a 4-deck control into Traktor Pro.

ou are familiar with Traktor, you can map your own TSI file; or else download this kind of file

If y from the Hercules technical support website (http://ts.hercules.com

Product genr 4Set > Link: Software.

t the MIDI channel for controls option is set to channels 1-2 (the default

), in the downloads area:

e: DJ/Music > Product family: Controller with audio > Product name: DJ

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14. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you encounter a problem with your product, please go to http://ts.hercules.com and select your language. From there you will be able to access various utilities (Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), the latest versions of drivers and software) that may help to resolve your problem. If the problem persists, you can contact the Hercules products technical support service (“Technical Support”):

By email: To reach our Technical Support via email http://ts.hercules.com/ resolve your problem as quickly as possible.

Click on Product Registration and follow the instructions displayed onscreen.

If you have already registered your product, please enter your user info in the Username and Password fields, then click on Login.

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14.1. Warranty information

Worldwide, Guillemot Corporation S.A. (“Guillemot”) warrants to the consumer that this Hercules product will be free from material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase. Should the product appear to be defective during the warranty period, immediately contact Technical Support, who will indicate the procedure to follow. If the defect is confirmed, the product must be returned to its place of purchase (or any other location indicated by Technical Support). Within the context of this warranty, the consumer’s defective product will, at Technical Support’s option, be either repaired or replaced. Where authorized by applicable law, the full liability of Guillemot and its subsidiaries (including for indirect damages) is limited to the repair or replacement of the Hercules product. The consumer’s legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not affected by this warranty. This warranty shall not apply: (1) if the product has been modified, opened, altered, or has suffered damage as a result of inappropriate or abusive use, negligence, an accident, normal wear, or any other cause not related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw; (2) in the event of failure to comply with the instructions provided by Technical Support; (3) to software not published by Guillemot, said software being subject to a specific warranty provided by its publisher.

14.2. Additional warranty provisions

In the United States of America and in Canada, this warranty is limited to the product’s internal mechanism and external housing. Any applicable implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby limited to two (2) years from the date of purchase and are subject to the conditions set forth in this limited warranty. In no event shall Guillemot Corporation S.A. or its affiliates be liable for consequential or incidental damage resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranties. Some States/Provinces do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusion or limitation of incidental/consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from State to State or Province to Province.

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Hercules® is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S.A. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft® Windows® XP®, Vista® and 7™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. VirtualDJ™ is a trademark of Atomix Productions. All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners. Illustrations not binding. Contents, designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary from one country to another.

Declaration of conformity

EC COMPLIANCE NOTICE: Guillemot Corporation S.A. hereby declares that the device complies with the main requirements and other relevant clauses of Directive CEM 2004/108/CE. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

CANADIAN COMPLIANCE NOTICE: this Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

USA COMPLIANCE NOTICE of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

In the event of malfunction during use due to electrostatic emission, you should exit the software, disconnect the device from the computer, then resume normal use by reconnecting the device to the computer, and restarting the software.

: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

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the end of its working life, this product should not be disposed of with standard household waste, but

At rather dropped off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for recycling.

his is confirmed by the symbol found on the product, user manual or packaging.

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APPENDIX: HERCULES DJ 4SET MIDI CONTROLS

MIDI messages sent by the DJ 4Set (Virtual MIDI In port)

Note: values are expressed in hexadecimal base.

Examples:

“7F” means 127 in decimal base, Value 10 = 16 in decimal base

In 9x 0A Value, 9 = Note On/Off MIDI command, x = 1

In 9y 4B Value, 9 = Note On/Off MIDI command, y = 2

In Bx 23 Value, B = Control Change MIDI command, x = 1 base

MIDI Control MIDI Message

K1_DA 9x 01 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

K2_DA 9x 02 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

K3_DA 9x 03 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

SHIFTED_K1_DA 9x 07 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

SHIFTED_K2_DA 9x 08 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

SHIFTED_K3_DA 9x 09 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Cue_DA 9x 0D Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Play_DA 9x 0E Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Listen_DA 9x 0F Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Sync_DA 9x 11 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Deck_C 9x 12 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

MOD_INC_DA 9x 13 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

MOD_DEC_DA 9x 14 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

JOG_TOUCH_DA 9x 1A Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Shift_State_DA 9x 1B Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Shift_DA 9x 1C Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

PBM_DA 9x 1D Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

PBP_DA 9x 1E Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Prev_DA 9x 1F Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Next_DA 9x 20 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

K1_DB 9x 21 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

K2_DB 9x 22 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

K3_DB 9x 23 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

SHIFTED_K1_DB 9x 27 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

MIDI channel, 0A = 10 in decimal base

MIDI channel, 4B = 75 in decimal base

MIDI channel, 23 = 35 in decimal

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SHIFTED_K2_DB 9x 28 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

SHIFTED_K3_DB 9x 29 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Cue_DB 9x 2D Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Play_DB 9x 2E Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Listen_DB 9x 2F Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Sync_DB 9x 31 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Deck_D 9x 32 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

MOD_INC_DB 9x 33 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

MOD_DEC_DB 9x 34 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

JOG_TOUCH_DB 9x 3A Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Shift_State_DB 9x 3B Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

RECORD 9x 3C Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

SCRATCH 9x 3D Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

FILES 9x 3E Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

FOLDERS 9x 3F Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

UP 9x 40 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

DOWN 9x 41 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Shift_DB 9x 42 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

PBM_DB 9x 43 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

PBP_DB 9x 44 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Prev_DB 9x 45 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Next_DB 9x 46 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

MIC 9x 47 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

DECK_STATE_AC 9x 48 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Deck C – “00” : Deck A

DECK_STATE_BD 9x 49 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Deck D – “00” : Deck B

Load_DA 9x 4A Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Load_DB 9x 4B Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

K1_DC 9y 01 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

K2_DC 9y 02 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

K3_DC 9y 03 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

SHIFTED_K1_DC 9y 07 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

SHIFTED_K2_DC 9y 08 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

SHIFTED_K3_DC 9y 09 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Cue_DC 9y 0D Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Play_DC 9y 0E Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Listen_DC 9y 0F Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

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Sync_DC 9y 11 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

MOD_INC_DC 9y 13 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

MOD_DEC_DC 9y 14 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

JOG_TOUCH_DC 9y 1A Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Shift_State_DC 9y 1B Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Shift_DC 9y 1C Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

PBM_DC 9y 1D Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

PBP_DC 9y 1E Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Prev_DC 9y 1F Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Next_DC 9y 20 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

K1_DD 9y 21 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

K2_DD 9y 22 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

K3_DD 9y 23 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

SHIFTED_K1_DD 9y 27 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

SHIFTED_K2_DD 9y 28 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

SHIFTED_K3_DD 9y 29 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Cue_DD 9y 2D Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Play_DD 9y 2E Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Listen_DD 9y 2F Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Sync_DD 9y 31 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

MOD_INC_DD 9y 33 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

MOD_DEC_DD 9y 34 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

JOG_TOUCH_DD 9y 3A Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Shift_State_DD 9y 3B Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Shift_DD 9y 42 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

PBM_DD 9y 43 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

PBP_DD 9y 44 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Prev_DD 9y 45 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Next_DD 9y 46 Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Load_DC 9y 4A Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

Load_DD 9y 4B Value Button-Toggling Output “7F” : Pressed – “00” : Released

JOG_SEEK_DA Bx 01 Value Incremental – Coarse (128 values) 7F > 40 : CCW Slow>Fast – 01 > 3F :

VOL_DA Bx 03 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full Down > Full Up

HP_VOL Bx 04 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full Down > Full Up

PITCH_DA Bx 05 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full Down > Full Up

CW Slow>Fast

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TREBLE_DA Bx 06 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

MEDIUM_DA Bx 07 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

BASS_DA Bx 08 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

JOG_SEEK_DB Bx 09 Value Incremental – Coarse (128 values) 7F > 40 : CCW Slow>Fast – 01 > 3F :

VOL_DB Bx 0B Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full Down > Full Up

MIC_VOL Bx 0C Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full Down > Full Up

PITCH_DB Bx 0D Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full Down > Full Up

TREBLE_DB Bx 0E Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

MEDIUM_DB Bx 0F Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

BASS_DB Bx 10 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

JOG_SEEK_DC Bx 11 Value Incremental – Coarse (128 values) 7F > 40 : CCW Slow>Fast – 01 > 3F :

VOL_DC Bx 13 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full Down > Full Up

PITCH_DC Bx 15 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full Down > Full Up

TREBLE_DC Bx 16 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

MEDIUM_DC Bx 17 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

BASS_DC Bx 18 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

JOG_SEEK_DD Bx 19 Value Incremental – Coarse (128 values) 7F > 40 : CCW Slow>Fast – 01 > 3F :

VOL_DD Bx 1B Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full Down > Full Up

PITCH_DD Bx 1D Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full Down > Full Up

TREBLE_DD Bx 1E Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

MEDIUM_DD Bx 1F Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

BASS_DD Bx 20 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

VOL_MAIN Bx 21 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

XFADER Bx 22 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

CUE_TO_MIX Bx 23 Value Analog – Coarse (128 values) 00 > 7F : Full CW : Full CCW

JOG_SCR_DA Bx 24 Value Incremental – Coarse (128 values) 7F > 40 : CCW Slow>Fast – 01 > 3F :

JOG_SCR_DB Bx 25 Value Incremental – Coarse (128 values) 7F > 40 : CCW Slow>Fast – 01 > 3F :

JOG_SCR_DC Bx 26 Value Incremental – Coarse (128 values) 7F > 40 : CCW Slow>Fast – 01 > 3F :

JOG_SCR_DD Bx 27 Value Incremental – Coarse (128 values) 7F > 40 : CCW Slow>Fast – 01 > 3F :

PITCH_DA_LSBit Bx 28 Value Analog – Coarse (2 values) 00 : LSBit zero

PITCH_DB_LSBit Bx 29 Value Analog – Coarse (2 values) 00 : LSBit zero

CW Slow>Fast

01 : LSBit one

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01 : LSBit one

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PITCH_DC_LSBit Bx 2A Value Analog – Coarse (2 values) 00 : LSBit zero

01 : LSBit one

PITCH_DD_LSBit Bx 2B Value Analog – Coarse (2 values) 00 : LSBit zero

01 : LSBit one

Notes:

- CW: ClockWise

- CCW: Counter ClockWise

- x: Depends on the MIDI channel assigned to the device for the first deck (0: MIDI

channel 1; 1: MIDI channel 2…).

- y: Depends on the MIDI channel assigned to the device for the second deck (0: MIDI channel 1; 1: MIDI channel 2…).

MIDI messages sent by the Host (Virtual MIDI Out port)

MIDI Control MIDI Message Value Description

K1_DA 9x 01 Value

K2_DA 9x 02 Value

K3_DA 9x 03 Value

SHIFTED_K1_DA 9x 07 Value

SHIFTED_K2_DA 9x 08 Value

SHIFTED_K3_DA 9x 09 Value

Cue_DA 9x 0D Value

Play_DA 9x 0E Value

Listen_DA 9x 0F Value

Sync_DA 9x 11 Value

JOG_TOUCH_DA 9x 1A Value

K1_DB 9x 21 Value

K2_DB 9x 22 Value

K3_DB 9x 23 Value

SHIFTED_K1_DB 9x 27 Value

SHIFTED_K2_DB 9x 28 Value

SHIFTED_K3_DB 9x 29 Value

Cue_DB 9x 2D Value

Play_DB 9x 2E Value

Listen_DB 9x 2F Value

Sync_DB 9x 31 Value

00 : OFF

7F: ON

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JOG_TOUCH_DB 9x 3A Value

RECORD 9x 3C Value

SCRATCH 9x 3D Value

FILES 9x 3E Value

FOLDERS 9x 3F Value

K1_DC 9y 01 Value

K2_DC 9y 02 Value

K3_DC 9y 03 Value

SHIFTED_K1_DC 9y 07 Value

SHIFTED_K2_DC 9y 08 Value

SHIFTED_K3_DC 9y 09 Value

Cue_DC 9y 0D Value

Play_DC 9y 0E Value

Listen_DC 9y 0F Value

Sync_DC 9y 11 Value

JOG_TOUCH_DC 9y 1A Value

K1_DD 9y 21 Value

K2_DD 9y 22 Value

K3_DD 9y 23 Value

SHIFTED_K1_DD 9y 27 Value

SHIFTED_K2_DD 9y 28 Value

SHIFTED_K3_DD 9y 29 Value

Cue_DD 9y 2D Value

Play_DD 9y 2E Value

Listen_DD 9y 2F Value

Sync_DD 9y 31 Value

JOG_TOUCH_DD 9y 3A Value

BL_K1_DA 9x 41 Value

BL_K2_DA 9x 42 Value

BL_K3_DA 9x 43 Value

BL_SHIFTED_K1_DA 9x 47 Value

BL_SHIFTED_K2_DA 9x 48 Value

BL_SHIFTED_K3_DA 9x 49 Value

BL_Cue_DA 9x 4D Value

BL_Play_DA 9x 4E Value

BL_Listen_DA 9x 4F Value

BL_Sync_DA 9x 51 Value

BL_JOG_TOUCH_DA 9x 5A Value

00 : OFF

7F: ON

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BL_K1_DB 9x 61 Value

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BL_K2_DB 9x 62 Value

BL_K3_DB 9x 63 Value

BL_SHIFTED_K1_DB 9x 67 Value

BL_SHIFTED_K2_DB 9x 68 Value

BL_SHIFTED_K3_DB 9x 69 Value

BL_Cue_DB 9x 6D Value

BL_Play_DB 9x 6E Value

BL_Listen_DA 9x 6F Value

BL_Sync_DB 9x 71 Value

BL_Deck_DB 9x 72 Value

BL_JOG_TOUCH_DB 9x 7A Value

BL_RECORD 9x 7C Value

BL_SCRATCH 9x 7D Value

BL_FILES 9x 7E Value

BL_FOLDERS 9x 7F Value

BL_K1_DC 9y 41 Value

BL_K2_DC 9y 42 Value

BL_K3_DC 9y 43 Value

BL_SHIFTED_K1_DC 9y 47 Value

BL_SHIFTED_K2_DC 9y 48 Value

BL_SHIFTED_K3_DC 9y 49 Value

BL_Cue_DC 9y 4D Value

BL_Play_DC 9y 4E Value

BL_Listen_DC 9y 4F Value

BL_Sync_DC 9y 51 Value

BL_JOG_TOUCH_DC 9y 5A Value

BL_K1_DD 9y 61 Value

BL_K2_DD 9y 62 Value

BL_K3_DD 9y 63 Value

BL_SHIFTED_K1_DD 9y 67 Value

BL_SHIFTED_K2_DD 9y 68 Value

BL_SHIFTED_K3_DD 9y 69 Value

BL_Cue_DD 9y 6D Value

BL_Play_DD 9y 6E Value

BL_Listen_DD 9y 6F Value

BL_Sync_DD 9y 71 Value

BL_JOG_TOUCH_DD 9y 7A Value

00 : OFF

7F: ON

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SET_SHIFT_DA Bx 72 Value

SET_SHIFT_DB Bx 73 Value

SET_SHIFT_DC Bx 74 Value

SET_SHIFT_DD Bx 75 Value

SET_DECK_AC Bx 76 Value

SET_DECK_BD Bx 77 Value

SET_DECK_MODE Bx 78 Value

SET_JW_SENS Bx 79 Value 00 : Most Sensitive -> 7F: Least

LOCK_JOG_DA Bx 7A Value

LOCK_JOG_DB Bx 7B Value

LOCK_JOG_DC Bx 7C Value

LOCK_JOG_DD Bx 7D Value

SET_XF_CURVE Bx 7E Value

Update_All_Controls Bx 7F Value

Notes:

- 1: This command will send (on the Virtual MIDI In port) all updated states of all the following controls: Hi/Medium/Low knobs, volume faders, headphone volume knob, microphone volume knob, Cue/Mix knob, and the cross fader. It can be used by software to update its graphic controls to the current position of the corresponding DJ 4Set controls.

- x: Depends on the MIDI channel assigned to the device for the first deck (0: MIDI channel 1; 1: MIDI channel 2…).

- y: Depends on the MIDI channel assigned to the device for the second deck (0: MIDI channel 1; 1: MIDI channel 2…).

00 : OFF

7F: ON

00 : OFF

7F: ON

00 : OFF

7F: ON

00 : OFF

7F: ON

00 : Deck_A

00 : Deck_B

00 : Basic Control

Sensitive

00 : OFF

7F: ON

00 : OFF

7F: ON

00 : OFF

7F: ON

00 : OFF

7F: ON

00 : OFF

7F: ON

00 : OFF

7F: ON

7F: Deck_C

7F: Deck_D

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