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Hercules is known for its variety of DJ controller options; from robust semi-pro delights to miniature wireless efforts, it never stops innovating on what most view as a fixed system.

With the new Hercules DJ Control AIR, the company is at it again, adding a D-Beam-like control to this cheerful £129 DJ controller. Assign up the AIR control and wave goodbye to filtering with a knob ever again!

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Hercules DJ Control AIR press release

Hercules, the leader in mobile digital DJing controllers, is proud to unveil its latest device: Hercules DJ Control AIR, the first portable USB DJ controller to feature air control, in addition to touch controls.

Hercules DJ Control AIR includes innovations which aim to make mixing attractive, intuitive and spectacular –whether you're an amateur DJ, or just getting started:

- "Air control", which lets you control the mix from above.

- 8 large pads with velocity sensors.

- A VU meter displaying the beats on the controller.

Hercules has created an ensemble of intuitive, spectacular controls – generally only available to seasoned musicians – on a unique mobile control surface. 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.

DJ Control AIR also features built-in audio outputs.

It all adds up to a great leap forward in the world of mixing.

Mixing is in the air

AIR stands for "Adjustment by InfraRed": this is a totally new control in terms of mixing consoles for computers.

An 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.

This AIR control function regardless of the ambient lighting, allows users to modulate software settings quickly and intuitively.

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