HERCULES JOGVISION





for VirtualDJ 8.2+
Last Update : August 2019
 

SETUP


Drivers & Firmware


Windows & MAC OS X Users: Download and install the latest drivers available at:
https://support.hercules.com/en/product/djcontroljogvision

Firmware: (for both Windows & Mac) No firmware update is available at the time this manual was written, but it is advised to check for any updates at Hercules Support Center https://support.hercules.com/en/product/djcontroljogvision

VirtualDJ 2018 Setup


Download and install VirtualDJ 2018 from http://www.virtualdj.com/download/index.html (in case you have not done already)

Once VirtualDJ 2018 is launched, a Connect Window will appear to choose one of the available ways to login.

A Pro Infinity, a Pro Subscription or a PLUS License is required to use the Hercules DJControl Jogvision. Without any of the above Licenses, the controller will operate for 10 minutes each time you restart VirtualDJ.
http://www.virtualdj.com/buy/index.html



A detection window will appear next verifying the proper connection.
Click on the Use Soundcard button to allow VirtualDJ to auto-create the pre-defined audio configuration.

Click to OK



The unit is now ready to operate.


MIDI Operation.


The unit should be visible in the CONTROLLERS tab of Config and the “factory default” available/selected from the Mappings drop-down list. The factory default Mapping offers the functions described in this Manual, however those can be adjusted to your needs via VDJ Script actions.

Find more details at http://www.virtualdj.com/wiki/VDJscript.html




AUDIO Setup


The unit has a pre-defined Audio configuration and a special button in the AUDIO tab of Config to provide that. The default audio configuration requires speakers to be connected at the rear-side Master RCA sockets and headphones at the front panel 1/4" socket.



Refer to VirtualDJ 2018 Manual for alternative audio configurations http://www.virtualdj.com/manuals/virtualdj/settings/audiosetup.html


For further software settings please refer to the User Guide of VirtualDJ 2018.
http://www.virtualdj.com/manuals/virtualdj/index.html
 

CONTROLS





A MASTER OUTPUT
Connect a pair of amplified speakers using standard RCA cables
B BOOTH OUTPUT
Connect a separate pair of amplified speakers using standard RCA cables
C HEADPHONES SOCKET
Connect your Headphones using a 1/4 " cable or adapter
D MIC SOCKET
Connect your Mic using a 1/4 " cable or adapter
S SHIFT
Press this button down to access secondary actions as described in the SHIFT ACTION column

KEY

ACTION

SHIFT (SECONDARY) ACTION

1 CROSSFADER
When on far left position, only sound from the left deck will be heard from the Master Output. When at far right position, only the sound of the right deck will be heard from the Master Output. In all other positions, the audio signals from left/right decks will be blend.
2 VOLUME
Adjust the Volume of the Left/Right deck.
3 PFL
Use these buttons to send the pre-fader audio signal of the Left/Right deck to the Headphones channel for pre-listening (connection at the front side).
4 BASS
Use these knobs to cut/boost the frequencies of the Low/Bass Equalizer Band. No adjustment is made when the knob is at the middle/center position.
5 MEDIUM
Use these knobs to cut/boost the frequencies of the Middle/Medium Equalizer Band. No adjustment is made when the knob is at the middle/center position.
6 TREBLE
Use these knobs to cut/boost the frequencies of the High/Tremble Equalizer Band. No adjustment is made when the knob is at the middle/center position.
7 BEATS
These leds provide a visual aid for mixing. A perfect mix is possible when both Red & Blue leds on the same column change together.
8 BROWSER
Use this dial to scroll through the folders or tracks, depending on the focused Browser List.
Push the dial, to toggle focus between the Folders and Songs Lists. When focus is on the Folders List, push LOAD button to open/close sub-folders.
Adjusts the pre-fader output level of the Left/Right deck, depnding on which side SHIFT button is pressed.
9 LOAD
Use these buttons to load the selected track from the Browser to the Left/Right deck. When Browser focus is on the Folders List, push these buttons to open/close sub-folders.
10 VIEW
Shows/Hides the Sideview List.
Changes the central panel of the default VirtualDJ skin.
11 LOAD PREPARE
Loads the selected track on the Playlist Sideview Tab.
Changes the selected Sideview Tab.
12 VINYL
Enable/disable Vinyl mode for all decks. When enabled, use the upper/top surface of the jogwheel to scratch and the outer to bend. When disabled, the entire surface (upper and outer) of the jogwheel will be used for bending.
13 MIC
Toggles MIC input on/off (hardware operation).
14 JOGWHEEL
Touch-sensitive jogwheel for scratching or bending (temporary speed up/down tempo) the track, depending on the Vinyl mode.
15 PAD MODE
Keep this button pressed and then press one of the PAD BUTTONS to select a mode for the PAD BUTTONS. See more details at Pads section of this manual.
16 PAD BUTTONS
These buttons offer different functionality depending on the selected Pads mode. See more details at Pads section of this manual.
These buttons offer different functionality depending on the selected Pads mode. See more details at Pads section of this manual.
17 SYNC
Match BPM and Beat Phase with the opposite deck
Smooth pitch reset. When pressed track will gradually get its original tempo.
18 CUE
Sets current position as Temporary Cue point.
Preview track when paused while button is pressed
Jumps and stops to the Cue point when playing
Returns to the beginning of the track
19 PLAY
Play/Pause the track loaded to left/right deck
Play-stutter track. When pressed, track will resume playing from the previously stopped position
20 PITCH
Adjust the playback speed of the loaded track. When in middle position the track plays at its original speed.
21 KEY LOCK
Locks the current key of the track so that changing playback speed with PITCH won't alter it.
Enable/disable Slip mode. When Slip mode is enabled several functions, such as scratching, loops and hotcues will be performed temporary and when finished (released), the track will resume from the position it would have been if the action was never triggered.
22 FX/LOOP MODE
Toggles whether controls 23,24,25 & 27 will work to control loops or effects. When the button's LED is off, Loop mode is active. When the button's LED is on, Effect mode is active.
23 FX1/LOOP X1/2
Loop mode:
Halves the size of the current loop (or the automatic beat loop if no loop is active).
Single Effect mode:
Turns on/off the default effect.
Multi Effects mode:
Turns on/off the effect in first slot.
Single Effect mode:
Selects the next effect of the effects list as the default effect.
Multi Effects mode:
Selects the next effect of the effects list in the first slot.
24 FX2/LOOP ON
Loop mode:
Toggles an automatic beat loop on/off
Single Effect mode:
Turns on/off the first switch of the default effect (if supported).
Multi Effects mode:
Turns on/off the effect in second slot.
Single Effect mode:
Turns on/off the third switch of the default effect (if supported).
Multi Effects mode:
Selects the next effect of the effects list in the second slot.
25 FX3/LOOP X2
Loop mode:
Doubles the size of the current loop (or the automatic beat loop if no loop is active).
Single Effect mode:
Turns on/off the second switch of default effect (if supported).
Multi Effects mode:
Turns on/off the effect in third slot.
Single Effect mode:
Turns on/off the fourth switch of the default effect (if supported).
Multi Effects mode:
Selects the next effect of the effects list in the third slot.
26 AIR FX
Enables the Air FX control for the left/right deck. When Air FX is enabled use the Air Control sensor (29) to apply a filter effect deck's output.
Tap the button a few times to set a new BPM for the track in case the automatic detection was not correct.
27 FX DRY-WET/LOOP SIZE
Loop mode:
Turn the knob to halve or double the size of the current loop (or the automatic beat loop if no loop is active). Turn counter clockwise to halve the size of the loop, and clockwise to double it.
Single Effect mode:
Adjusts the first parameter of the default effect (if supported).
Multi Effects mode:
Adjusts the first parameter of all effects loaded in the 3 effect slots (if supported).
Single Effect mode:
Adjusts the second parameter of the default effect (if supported).
Multi Effects mode:
Adjusts the second parameter of all effects loaded in the 3 effect slots (if supported).
28 MULTI FX
Toggles whether effect controls 23,24,25 & 27 will work to control a single effect and give access to more parameters of the effect, or to three different effects at once. When the button's LED is on, Multiple Effects mode is active. When the button's LED is off, Single Effect mode is active.
29 AIR CONTROL
When Air FX is active on any deck use this sensor to apply a low pass filter on deck's output. The closer your hand is above the sensor, the more the filter sound will apply.
30 BOOTH VOLUME
Use this slider to adjust the volume of the booth output.
31 HEADPHONES VOLUME
Use this slider to adjust the volume of your headphones.
32 PHONES MIX CUE
Press this button to send your channels cue-ing sound on your headphones.
33 PHONES MIX MASTER
Press this button to send the sound of the master output on your headphones.
34 MIC VOLUME
Use this slider to adjust the volume of your mic.