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Hercules DJ CONTROL STEEL User Manual

Hercules DJ CONTROL STEEL
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ITALIANO
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 2
2. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 3
3. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 4
3.1. First installation ........................................................................................................... 4
3.2. Power consumption .................................................................................................... 5
4. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................ 6
4.1. The top face ................................................................................................................ 6
5. CONNECTING HEADPHONES ......................................................................................... 7
6. DJ CONTROL STEEL FEATURES ................................................................................... 8
6.1. Jog wheels .................................................................................................................. 8
6.2. Faders (sliders) ........................................................................................................... 8
6.3. Play/Pause, Stop and Cue buttons ............................................................................. 9
6.4. Backward and Forward buttons .................................................................................. 9
6.5. Pitch settings ............................................................................................................... 9
6.6. Effects and loops (buttons 1-6) ................................................................................... 9
6.7. Load Deck buttons .................................................................................................... 10
6.8. Cue Select buttons .................................................................................................... 10
6.9. Browser buttons ........................................................................................................ 10
6.10. Balance knob ............................................................................................................ 10
6.11. Monitor knob ............................................................................................................. 10
6.12. Equalization knobs .................................................................................................... 10
6.13. Kill buttons................................................................................................................. 11
6.14. Shift button ................................................................................................................ 11
6.15. Control 1 and 2 encoders .......................................................................................... 11
6.16. Apply Ctrl. On button ................................................................................................. 11
7. THE TASKBAR ICON AND CONTROL PANEL ............................................................. 12
7.1. The DJ Control Steel taskbar icon ............................................................................ 12
7.2. Using the DJ Control Steel control panel .................................................................. 12
8. USING THE DJ CONTROL STEEL AT A PARTY .......................................................... 15
8.1. Overview ................................................................................................................... 15
8.2. Mixing in VirtualDJ .................................................................................................... 15
8.3. Scratching ................................................................................................................. 19
9. MIDI STANDARD SUPPORT .......................................................................................... 20
10. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ............................................................................. 26
11. TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................................................. 27
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION ....................................................... 30
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Hercules DJ CONTROL STEEL Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDJ Controller
Number of Channels2
ConnectivityUSB
Included SoftwareDJUCED
CrossfaderYes
USBUSB 2.0
Decks2
MIDIYes
Power SupplyUSB bus-powered
Jog Wheels2
EQ3-band EQ
CompatibilityWindows, macOS
Audio InterfaceBuilt-in
Outputs1 x RCA (Master), 1 x RCA (Booth), 1 x 1/4" (Headphones)

Summary

Introduction

Installation

First Installation

Guides users through the essential first-time installation steps for the DJ Control Steel.

Installing Drivers and Software

Explains how to install the necessary drivers and software from the CD-ROM or website.

Connecting Headphones

DJ Control Steel Features

Jog Wheels

Explains the function, adjustability, and usage of the jog wheels for scratching and navigation.

Faders (Sliders)

Describes the cross fader and pitch faders for controlling mix, tempo, and speed.

Play/Pause, Stop and Cue Buttons

Explains the operation of play/pause, stop, and cue buttons for track control.

Effects and Loops (Buttons 1-6)

Details the usage of buttons 1-6 for applying effects and looping functions.

Using the DJ Control Steel at a Party

Mixing in VirtualDJ

Explains the fundamental techniques of mixing tracks using VirtualDJ software.

Scratching

Details how to perform scratching techniques using the DJ Control Steel's jog wheels.

Technical Support

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