Hercules DJ Console 4-Mx User Manual
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................ 3
2. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................. 3
3. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 4
3.1. Installing drivers and software .................................................................................... 4
3.1.1. Installation in Windows 7 / Vista ..................................................................... 5
3.1.2. Installation in Windows XP.............................................................................. 7
3.1.3. Installation on Mac .......................................................................................... 8
3.2. Connecting and disconnecting your DJ Console 4-Mx............................................. 10
4. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................... 11
4.1. The top panel ............................................................................................................ 11
4.2. The back panel ......................................................................................................... 13
4.3. The front panel.......................................................................................................... 14
5. THE DJ CONSOLE 4-MX CONTROL PANEL ................................................................15
5.1. Accessing the control panel on PC........................................................................... 15
5.2. Accessing the control panel on Mac ......................................................................... 15
5.3. Using the DJ Console 4-Mx control panel ................................................................ 15
5.3.1. General control panel settings ...................................................................... 16
5.3.2. Main tab ........................................................................................................ 17
5.3.3. ASIO tab (not available on Mac) ................................................................... 17
5.3.4. Audio tab (not available on PC) ................................................................... 18
5.3.5. Advanced tab ............................................................................................... 18
5.3.6. About tab...................................................................................................... 19
6. OUTPUT OPTIONS.......................................................................................................... 20
6.1. Connecting speakers and/or an external mixer to your DJ Console 4-Mx ............... 20
6.2. Connecting headphones ........................................................................................... 20
7. INPUT OPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 21
7.1. Connecting external audio sources .......................................................................... 21
7.2. Connecting a microphone ......................................................................................... 22
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8. DJ CONSOLE 4-MX FEATURES.....................................................................................22
8.1. Jog wheels ................................................................................................................22
8.2. Faders (sliders) .........................................................................................................23
8.3. Play/Pause, and Cue buttons....................................................................................23
8.4. Stop button ................................................................................................................ 24
8.5. Rewind and Fast forward buttons ............................................................................. 24
8.6. Pitch settings .............................................................................................................24
8.7. Source buttons ..........................................................................................................24
8.8. Shift button (for loops/cue/sampler/effects), and buttons 1-6 ................................... 25
8.9. Load on Left Deck / Load on Right Deck buttons...................................................... 25
8.10. Cue Select Left Deck / Cue Select Right Deck buttons ............................................25
8.11. Browser buttons: Up and Down................................................................................. 25
8.12. Cue/Mix knob ............................................................................................................25
8.13. Equalization knobs ....................................................................................................25
9. DJING BASICS ................................................................................................................26
10. CONFIGURATION IN MIDI MODE...................................................................................27
11. FAQ ................................................................................................................................27
12. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...................................................................................................28
12.1. Warranty information .................................................................................................29
12.2. Additional warranty provisions................................................................................... 29
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION .......................................................30
1. INTRODUCTION
DJ Console 4-Mx is a high-performance DJ controller that opens up the doors to mixing music on
your computer. DJ Console 4-Mx 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 Console 4-Mx 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 Console 4-Mx comes bundled with a tailored version of the VirtualDJ mixing software,
ompatible with both PC and Mac: the software features an interface that has been tailored for the
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DJ Console 4-Mx, and supports 4-deck mixing. With many useful features and mixing functions,
VirtualDJ makes it easy to mix like a pro! DJ Console 4-Mx measures 40cm x 25cm (15.7” x
9.8”): large enough for comfortable mixing with tons of controls, but still compact enough to be
portable. DJ Console 4-Mx also includes its own carry bag, making it easy to take with you
wherever you go.
DJ Console 4-Mx functions with digital audio files, including MP3s. We would like to draw your
ntion to the fact that musical creations are protected by copyright and that you should comply
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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
Graphics card supporting 1024 x 768 resolution
Internet connection (strongly recommended) + 100MB free disk space for installing
lications
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Mac:
Desktop/laptop Mac with 1.5 GHz processor (G4, G5, Core Duo Series) or higher
Operating system: Mac OS 10.5 / 10.6
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
lications
app
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3. INSTALLATION
3.1. 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 Console 4Mx with a Guest account: the installation may fail, as you need permission to write in the
Documents folder to install the VirtualDJ software.
- Insert the installation CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu for your DJ Console 4-Mx appears
omatically.
aut
- Click In
stall DJ Console 4-Mx.
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 Console 4-Mx drivers and
follow the on-screen instructions.
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3.1.1. 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 Console 4-Mx to your computer's USB port.
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- Connect DJ Console 4-Mx to your computer's USB port, then click Next.
Your computer automatically detects the DJ Console 4-Mx 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 Console 4-Mx icon appears in your Windows taskbar, next to the clock, indicating that
y
our DJ Console 4-Mx is installed and ready for use:
Please note that in Windows 7, you must click on the Windows taskbar in order to
accept that the DJ Console 4-Mx icon be displayed in the taskbar.
You are notified when the installation is complete.
You should now install the VirtualDJ DJC Edition 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 icon
appears on your desktop.
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- Double-click the VirtualDJ icon and enter the VirtualDJ serial number, then click OK. The
VirtualDJ serial number is indicated on a sticker with a barcode found on the underside of your DJ
Console 4-Mx. The VirtualDJ serial number is in the following format: XXXX-XXXX-XXXXX/4-Mx.
For more information on configuring your DJ Console 4-Mx, please refer to chapter 5. The DJ
Console 4-Mx control panel.
3.1.2. 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 Console 4-Mx to your computer's USB port.
- Connect DJ Console 4-Mx to your computer's USB port, then click Next.
Your computer automatically detects the DJ Console 4-Mx and completes the installation of the
required drivers.
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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.
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You are notified when the installation is complete.
The DJ Console 4-Mx icon appears in your Windows taskbar, next to the clock, indicating that
y
our DJ Console 4-Mx is installed and ready for use:
You should now install the VirtualDJ DJC Edition 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 icon
appears on your desktop.
- Double-click the VirtualDJ icon and enter the VirtualDJ serial number, then click OK. The
VirtualDJ serial number is indicated on a sticker with a barcode found on the underside of your DJ
Console 4-Mx. The VirtualDJ serial number is in the following format: XXXX-XXXX-XXXXX/4-Mx.
For more information on configuring your DJ Console 4-Mx, please refer to chapter 5. The DJ
Console 4-Mx control panel.
3.1.3. Installation on Mac
A welcome screen is displayed, informing you as to what will be installed.
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- Follow the on-screen instructions.
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 Console 4-Mx to your computer's USB port.
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- Connect DJ Console 4-Mx to your computer's USB port.
Your computer automatically detects the DJ Console 4-Mx 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 Console 4-Mx icon appears on your desktop, indicating that your DJ Console 4-Mx is
ins
talled and ready for use:
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You should now install the VirtualDJ DJC Edition 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.
- To launch the VirtualDJ software on your Mac, go to A
- Enter the VirtualDJ serial number, then click OK. The Virtua
sticker with a barcode found on the underside of your DJ Console 4-Mx. The VirtualDJ serial
number is in the following format: XXXX-XXXX-XXXXX/4-Mx.
For more information on configuring your DJ Console 4-Mx, please refer to chapter 5. The DJ
Console 4-Mx control panel.
3.2. Connecting and disconnecting your DJ Console 4-Mx
Your DJ Console 4-Mx can be used in conjunction with another sound card, whether internal or
external, without creating conflicts on your computer.
pplications and then select VirtualDJ.
lDJ serial number is indicated on a
Please note that in Windows operating systems, when you connect your DJ Console 4Mx, 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 Console 4-Mx.
Therefore, once properly installed, you can connect and disconnect your DJ Console 4-Mx 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 Console 4-Mx is playing or recording music, or else the application
will terminate and display an error message).
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4. OVERVIEW
4.1. The top panel
Your DJ Console 4-Mx 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 input (1/4" jack / 6.35mm)
Microphone level control knob
2.
3. Microphone on/off button
4. Deck Switch button: depending on the deck mode you select in the control panel, pressing
this button will either: toggle between decks A and C, or B and D (in 4-deck mode, by default);
give you access to a second set of buttons for the deck in question (in 2-deck extended
mode); or have no effect (in 2-deck basic mode). Please see section 5.3.1. Advanced ta
more information.
5. Pitch Scale
the pitch scale range from 6% to 12% in the VirtualDJ software)
Tip: press Pitch Scale - and Pitch Scale + at the same time to reset the pitch: the
pitch fader returns to the central position (while the hardware fader doesn't move).
buttons: adjust the pitch scale in DJ software up or down (for example, change
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6. Shift butt
the equivalent of 12 buttons per deck.
1-2-3-4-5-6 buttons: Apply loops on different numbers of beats, when in loop mode; apply the
7.
corresponding effect, when in effects mode. Functions include: loop in, loop out, hot cue
1/2/3/4, sampler record, sampler play and 4 effects
Rewind and fast forward: fast browsing inside the audio track
8.
Press to toggle between computer audio files or an external audio source on the
9.
corresponding deck
10. Kill bu
11. Scratch
12. Folder b
Master volume knob
13.
14. Up and
15. Auto butto
next
16. Files bu
Set the gain for the corresponding deck
17.
Increase or decrease Treble/Medium/Bass frequencies
18.
Turn to modulate the selected effect or loop
19.
20. Cue/Mix k
cueing up in relation to the overall mix
21. Adjust the volume on your headphones
Pitch bend: decrease (-) or increase (+) speed of track (i.e. pitch) for accurate mixing
22.
Pitch fader: adjust the playback speed of the track on the corresponding deck
23.
24. Headp
25. St
26. Play
27. Sync b
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)
Vinyl-style jog wheel with touch detection: a blue light in the center of the jog wheel lights up
28.
when the jog wheel is pressed down
Load selected track on the corresponding deck
29.
Deck indicators: lights up to show you which deck is currently in use
30.
Cross fader for seamless mixing between the decks
31.
Volume fader: control the volume for the corresponding deck
32.
33. Cue Sel
34. Cue bu
on: converts buttons 1 to 6 on the corresponding deck into buttons 7 to 12, providing
ttons: press to cut out/restore treble, medium and bass frequencies, respectively
button: disable or enable scratch mode
utton: browse in the upper directory; also functions as left arrow button
Down buttons: press to navigate within menus
n: applies the “mix next” function, automatically mixing the track so that it plays
tton: browse in the currently selected folder; also functions as right arrow button
nob: adjust the mix of what's being played on your headphones - the track you’re
hones input (1/4" jack / 6.35mm)
op button: stop playback of the track on the corresponding deck
/Pause track
utton: synchronize the beat with the beat of the track currently loaded on the opposite
ect button: enable headphone monitoring on the corresponding deck
tton: set cue point (mark position in the track) on the corresponding deck
These are descriptions of the DJ Console 4-Mx’s default functions in the VirtualDJ
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 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.
4.2. The back panel
DJ Console 4-Mx has a USB connector on its back panel, allowing you to connect it to your
computer. As DJ Console 4-Mx is USB bus-powered, no external power source is required.
RCA mono output
connectors 3-4
1/4” (6.35mm) mono
output connectors 3-4
RCA mono output
connectors 1-2
1/4” (6.35mm) mono
output connector 2
Ground Lift
switch
RCA mono input
connectors 3-4
1/4” (6.35mm) mono
output connector 1
RCA mono input
connectors 1-2
USB connector
Phono ground
connector
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When connecting a microphone, the microphone can only be used on input channels 12 (please see the front panel description, below). For more information on selecting input
levels for inputs 1-2 and 3-4, please refer to chapter 5.3.1. General control panel settings.
The Ground Lift switch, available on the 1/4” (6.35mm) mono output connectors 1 and
2, can be useful in the event that a ground loop is disturbing the connection between the
console and a power amplifier. In a room with a proper electrical setup, it is safer and better to
keep the Ground Lift switch Off (the default setting). The Ground Lift switch is not active on
RCA outputs 1-2.
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