Hercules DJ Controller Wins CES Award - But Is It Really "Wireless"? 🤔

[@BenNuProductions]

I thought it was Fisher Price brand from the thumbnail 🤣

[@leaveempty5320]

Yeah, looks like a toy. 😂

[@HelgeV.]

Next step: Lego build a controller to play as a DJ

[@chaosDJ84]

I've had a ddj 200 for almost 4 years, and it's also my first digital dj equipment, and I always use it with an Android phone and the WeDj app. The dj control itself uses usb from the bluetooth speaker for power, and I transfer the sound from the phone to the bluetooth speaker with a cable. The application works great, the dj control also works great and I can play music anywhere with just a phone and bt speaker for up to 15 hours without stopping. There is a split cable to connect the headphones but it never worked well. This is a variant for a party for a few people in places where there is no electricity and is not for parties with a lot of guests. This is not professional DJ equipment and it has many shortcomings compared to professional equipment and I am sorry that some people think that it is a toy for children just because they were lucky enough to use better quality equipment and think he is quality DJs

[@digitaldjtips]

Yes, this is fun for casual DJs, exactly as we say in the piece. But for learning how pro DJs do it, it is too fiddly to get the gear to work in that way, again as we say in the piece.

[@MixMasterG]

I agree that the 'total wireless' claim is somewhat exaggerated. However, this setup should work well with an inexpensive multichannel USB audio interface to provide stereo master, booth, and headphone outputs.  The main issue is that achieving optimal results requires a powered USB hub to keep both the USB audio interface and the iOS device (iPad/iPhone) properly powered. Without it most likely iOS would not allow the interface to power up due to power requirements (on lightning interface), or the battery would be drained too quickly (USB-C iOS devices).  I can see the appeal of this solution, but at that level of complexity, why not opt for something more straightforward? Personally, I enjoy using the Hercules T7 with djay Pro on iOS. It’s perfect for those occasions when you want to play some tunes without lugging around a full DJ setup.  For those interested, I have a djay Pro playlist on my KZbin channel filled with tips on integrating djay into an existing workflow and much more. Here is the tutorial about using djay iOS with an USB audio interface: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF64eZKgeqaDfsU

[@digitaldjtips]

You hit the nail on the head - what beginner is ever going to do any of that when there are LOADS of controllers with all that built in?

[@bboymac84]

It’s definitely good to get them out there. They need built in wireless transmitter with low latency!

[@digitaldjtips]

Honestly? Built in speaker and a lead to the phone. Beginners would find that easiest to use.

[@bboymac84]

@ I’m talking in general we need a battery powered mixer with an audio transmitter to a wireless speaker

[@Pattarns_Music]

@@bboymac84 if you're rich Pioneer has just the thing for you. Omnis Duo and I forgot the name of the speaker.

[@jim7584]

Award? It looks like Hasbro designed this. 🙄

[@digitaldjtips]

I'll let you make your own mind up about that...

[@funhaos]

i hate it, but i want it

[@delaSarge]

Why would you give an award for something that is not even out for sale!?!

[@digitaldjtips]

No idea

[@Wild_D]

No audio jacks haha

[@digitaldjtips]

DDJ-200 was the same that too had Midi-over-Bluetooth (but no audio circuitry).

[@Drrolfski]

Seems to me this award has been handed out by people who don't know anything about DJ tech. And you should question the value of these "CES Innovations Awards" anyway when they're spamming a whopping 458 of them in this year's edition alone.

[@digitaldjtips]

458? Really? And yeah, clearly not DJs. But a bit disappointing that Hercules - who know a thing or two about DJing - put out what could be seen as misleading PR for this and people will buy it not really understanding the downsides. At least there's a splitter cable in the box (we checked with them).

[@Drrolfski]

@@digitaldjtips Check the CES website, I was surprised by the ridiculous amount of Innovation Awards as well. It makes you question what criteria for innovation they are using.

[@tjguillermo]

This is a toy for kids!

[@aeiouxs]

You don't have one, yet you've appeared to have reviewed it (dismissed it). Thumbs down.

[@digitaldjtips]

No, this is not a review - this channel would never carry a 90 second review, some of our gear videos run to two hours! It is very clear what this is about, especially if you click through to the article.

[@DJMikeMarquez]

I do not understand Algoriddim. You have a car that has a Porsche Engine and you keep putting it in Kia or Hyundai bodies. Reloop Buddie, this nonsense. Stop making kids products for a grown up software. 🤦‍♂️

[@digitaldjtips]

Reloop Buddy was a Porsche compared to this!