HERCULES UNVEILS THE DJ CONTROL MP3e2

Cole Smithey

HERCULES UNVEILS THE DJ CONTROL MP3e2

Hercules Brings the Sensation of Pro DJing to
the New Mixing Generation

NEW YORK, NY – (September 10, 2009) –
Hercules, the leader in portable DJing solutions for computers and
manufacturer of entertainment hardware unveils their latest DJ
creation, the Hercules DJ Control MP3e2. This new DJ controller is
designed for teens and adults, who want to experience the feeling of
being a Pro DJ, or anyone enthralled with the world of DJing, digital
music and the latest remixes. Users can create their own mixes with the
DJ Control MP3e2 which features two decks to mix music tracks on and
offers the ultimate mobility. The advanced, lightweight digital mixer
retails for the SRP $129.99 and will be available starting early October 2009 at Musician’s Friend, ZZounds, B&H Photo, Six Star DJ and PSSL.com

The
DJ Control MP3e2 is a new controller specifically designed to make
mixing MP3’s easy. If you have a computer (PC or Mac®) equipped with a
sound card, amplified speakers, your favorite music tracks and a USB
port you are ready to rock the house with your personalized mixes. Feel
like a DJ with a multitude of mixing functions at your fingertips
including two mixing decks, two jog wheels for easy music track
navigation, one cross fader and two volume faders for mixing two music
tracks together and track speed controls for changing the pitch or
tempo. Aspiring DJ’s can set the floor on fire by altering the music
with the equalizer controls (bass, medium and treble ranges), adding
(automatic) loops, multiple effects and even signature sounds.

“The
success of our products has helped spread the Hercules brand throughout
the international DJ community." states Winn Keaten U.S. Marketing
Manager for Hercules. "We are proud to offer this fun and intuitive DJ
solution that gives novice users the sensation of being a Pro DJ" adds
Keaten.

Simple DJ Operations

Swift Mixing, Solid Controls

User-friendly automation for beginners
Cue point suggested by DJ software during audio file analysis (Included software: VirtualDJ® DJC MP3 e2)
Track synchronizations with 1 push of a button
Automatic loops on 1, 2 or 4 beats
Lighter & smaller than a laptop
Compact DJ control surface
USB powered – no extra power supply needed

2 Mixing decks
3-Level equalization per deck for producing big sound
2 jog wheels to navigate tracks
1 Cross fader and 2 volume faders
4 Buttons to browse music lists
2 Buttons to load tracks
Alter your music files with your own effects
Save your mixes as your own music files
Non-slip pads ensure perfect stability

Compatibility

Runs on PC (Windows® XP and Vista 32 and 64-bit versions) and on Mac® (Mac G4/G5 and Mac OS 10.4)
For use with all digital music formats: Audio CD, MP3, WAV or WMA files for Windows®, AAC for Mac® OS

This
new DJing controller succeeds the DJ Control MP3 by Hercules (Edition
1, the best-seller in its category on a global scale) and provides a
number of additions including a new, wider, more slender design for
comfortable mixing, broader and more precise jog wheels, 4 navigation
buttons which replace the previous version’s joystick, increased space
between the cross-fader and jog wheels, and more backlit buttons for
mixing in low-light conditions.

About Guillemot Corporation:

Guillemot
Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of interactive entertainment
hardware and accessories. The Group offers a diverse range of products
under its Hercules and Thrustmaster brand names. Active in this market
since 1984, the Guillemot Corporation Group is currently represented in
11 countries, including France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United
States, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Hong-Kong, Romania and Italy, and
distributes its products in over 30 countries worldwide. The group's
mission is to design high-performance and user-friendly products to
improve the satisfaction of users of interactive digital entertainment
solutions.

www.guillemot.com

©
2009 Guillemot Corporation S.A. Hercules is a registered trademark of
Guillemot Corporation S.A. All rights reserved. Microsoft®, Windows® XP
and Windows® Vista™ are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
VirtualDJ® is a registered trademark of Atomic Productions. Apple®, the
Apple logo, Mac OS® are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. All other
trademarks are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective
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from one country to another.