The Hercules DJControl Compact is a small form-factor DJ controller designed for DJs on-the-go. The controller uses a dual deck design with 2 jog wheels, featuring 4 pads, 2 EQ potentiometers, and 1 volume potentiometer per deck. Other additions include a single 45mm crossfader and 10 control buttons including SHIFT command and transport controls. You can also select one of four modes on each deck: loop, FX, samples, and cue, allowing you to double all the pad controls for maximum versatility and endless customization over your sounds.

Native Instruments introduce the Traktor Kontrol Z1 following their recent release of Traktor DJ for iPad and iPhone. The Z1 is a compact, 2-channel mixer with a built in audio interface to pre-listen and cue tracks with pro precision. Whether you’re looking to take a more hands-on approach to using the hugely popular Traktor DJ […]