Each line displays the beats in a track, allowing DJs to see at a glance whether the beats are in sync, without having to look at their computer screen. The backlit pads, along with the lighting on the other controls, allow for easy viewing even in low-light or dark conditions.ĭJ Control AIR includes a VU meter displaying beats, composed of 2 lines of 4 LEDs. This lets the user easily vary the attack of a sound sample, or its volume, or modulate the amplitude of an effect. Just tap your finger on a pad to play an effect, for example: the pad lights up when touched, and transmits not only the On/Off command, but a gradual command as well. These pads transmit a command and its velocity, to control loops, samples or effects. The jog wheels also allow for easy control of the pitch bend function, as well as browsing through playlists.įor users keen to control sounds with a minimum of gestures, like famous DJs do, Hercules has included 2 sets of 4 progressive pads. In this way, the feeling when scratching is as natural as when scratching on a vinyl record or a CD turntable - ideal for learning and perfecting scratch techniques, just like on professional DJ hardware. The jog wheels, each 10 cm in diameter, detect the pressure exerted by the user's hand. Thanks to its two pressure-detecting jog wheels, DJ Control AIR is perfect for scratching. This AIR control function regardless of the ambient lighting, allows users to modulate software settings quickly and intuitively. It all adds up to a great leap forward in the world of mixing.ĪIR stands for " Adjustment by Infra Red": this is a totally new control in terms of mixing consoles for computers.Īn infrared proximity sensor, built into the unit, lets DJs control their choice of function, such as volume level or an effect, without touching the controller, simply by moving their outstretched hand above the sensor. Indeed, experienced musicians often choose to purchase a dedicated controller for each function, and are able to program a MIDI** map allowing their different controllers to coexist within a software application.ĭJ Control AIR also features built-in audio outputs. Hercules has created an ensemble of intuitive, spectacular controls - generally only available to seasoned musicians - on a unique mobile control surface. MacBook users holding the notebook on their lap will also want to hold their hand close to their face for best results.- A VU meter displaying the beats on the controller. In an average or darker environment, the menu bar icon displays a “low frame rate” error, warning the software may have trouble recognizing gestures-there’s no remedy other than moving to a better-lit location. This light limitation makes the software not reliable enough yet for daily use. Give ‘em the fingerĪs impressive as the software might be, ControlAir worked best on a mid-2012 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro in a brightly lit room. The biggest problem was getting the software to recognize a finger in the first place, which often required multiple attempts. It’s a pretty neat trick, and with enough ambient light in the room, ControlAir can be fairly responsive. When held between one and five feet from the screen, users can move their finger left or right (and yes, any finger worked in our tests) to highlight buttons on the control bar, bend a finger to make a selection or hold it to your lips in a “shush” gesture to mute or unmute the sound. Curling a finger translates to activating a selected on-screen button in ControlAir.
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