DJ Console MK4

Product number 4780638 4780807 4781019 4782015

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Warning

If your computer PC/Mac with USB 3 ports does not detect your DJ console:
1) Test your DJ Console on a PC with either Windows 7 or Windows 8.0, or with not any USB 3 port.
Open the Hercules DJ Control Panel, go to the About tab and check the Firmware version.
To work on computers with a USB 3 port, the firmware version must end with:
- 16 on DJ Console Mk2,
- 32 on DJ Console Rmx,
- 22 on DJ Console Mk4,
- 18 on DJ 4Set,
- 16 on DJ Console 4-Mx.

2) Try using a shorter, well-shielded USB 2 cable (a maximum of 3.3 feet/1 meter in length)
3) Connect a USB 3 hub powered by a power supply between your DJ Console and the USB port of your computer.
For more information, please refer to the knowledge base article:
Windows https://support.hercules.com/en/kb/1004-en/
macOS https://support.hercules.com/en/kb/1006-en/

Drivers

HDJCSeries MAC [DJSeriesInstall 6.51s - macOS 11 (Big Sur) to macOS 15 (Sequoia)]
MAC
Release notes - HDJCSeries MAC [DJSeriesInstall 6.51s - macOS 11 (Big Sur) to macOS 15 (Sequoia)]

HDJCSeries MAC [DJSeriesInstall 6.51s - macOS 11 (Big Sur) to macOS 15 (Sequoia)]

System Requirement: OS X 10.11 to macOS 15 (Sequoia) - Apple M1/M2 or higher .
**PLEASE NOTE: The MP3 e2 controller is not supported on computers with Apple Silicon processors (M1/M2).
Changes in this release:

-Added support for DJControl Inpulse 200 MK2-Added support for DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2-Added support for DJControl Inpulse T7-Added support for macOS 13 (Ventura), 14 (Sonoma), 15 (Sequoia)-Reboot no longer requested following installation.
Changes in previous versions:
V6.44s

- Inpulse 500: update to Firmware v1.66
This update solves the problem with the touch on the jogwheel that could stop playing the track while spinning.
V6.43s

- Added support for MacOS 12 (Monterey);- Added support for DJControl Mix.
V6.40 BETA

- Added support for Mac OS 11 (Big Sur);- Added support for Apple M1 processors;- Added Dark Mode support on several control panel;- Fixes minor graphics bugs on several control panel;
**NOTE : Control panels for Hercules RMX, Original MP3 and MK2 will not be available on macOS 10.13 and superior.

- P32DJ: update to Firmware v1.47
With this firmware, the Light Show mode can be disabled by pressing HOTCUE and SAMPLER mode at the same time for more than 3sec. This is a volatile setting will have to redone at each unplug/replug.
V6.18

- Added support for DJControl Inpulse 500- DJControl Inpulse 200: Firmware V1.72 (PADFX now single button)- DJControl Inpulse 300: Firmware V1.72 (PADFX now single button)
For more information about how this changes relates to DJUCED:
https://www.djuced.com/change-your-pad-fx-on-hercules-djcontrol-inpulse-firmware-update-guide/
V6.08

- DJControl Starlight: Update to Firmware FW 1.27
This firmware fixes an IPad compatibility issue when using a USB Camera Kit.
V6.07

-CONTROL PANEL: Added audio, MIDI and LED test feature to DJControl Inpulse 300/200 and DJControl Starlight.
V6.05

- Added support for DJControl Inpulse 300- Added support for DJControl Inpulse 200- Added support for DJControl Starlight
V5.99

- Fixes minor graphics bugs on several control panel in macOS Sierra (10.12) & High Sierra (10.13)- Set the the link from the control panel to current website address of support.hercules.com- DJControl Jogvision: firmware (FW) v2.60
This firmware sets a minimal jog rotation speed to detect rotation & and adds faster touch detection on jog

- Universal DJ: FW v30
This firmware sets a minimal jog rotation speed to detect rotation
V5.92

- Added support for DJControl Instinct P8- P32DJ: update to Firmware v46
This firmware add 2 changes into digit displays behavior:

-Ability to display Active Step Sequence Size in Traktor 2.11-Headphones volume display (in %) when the corresponding buttons Vol +/- are pressed
V5.89

- Added support for P32DJ- Support and performance fixes for OS X 10.11 (using 10.11.4 is highly recommended)
V5.69

- DJControl Jogvision: update to Firmware v256
V5.65

- Added support for DJControl Compact- DJControl Jogvision: update to Firmware v255- MIDI enumeration fixes for OS X 10.9/ 10.10
V5.57

- Added support for DJControl Jogvision- Added support for DJControl Glow- DJControl Wave: update to Firmware v38- DJControl Jogvision: update to Firmware v250- Minor bug fixes
v5.18

- Added support for Universal DJ- Universal DJ: update to Firmware v24- Minor bug fixes
NOTE: Firmware updates from v5.03 are not included with this package.
v5.03
Mandatory Firmware update to prevent installation issues on USB 3.0 controllers (Please be sure to strictly follow the on-screen instructions for this very important procedure.)

- DJ Console MK2: update to Firmware v16- DJ Console Rmx: update to Firmware v32- DJ Console 4-Mx: update to Firmware v16- DJ Console MK4: update to Firmware v22- DJ 4Set: update to Firmware v18- DJ Trim 4&6: update to Firmware v14- Added support for DJControlWave- DJControl AIR+: update to Firmware v25- DJControl AIR: update to Firmware v23- DJControl Instinct: update to Firmware v21- Various control panel and Firmware updater improvements
V4.69

- Added support for DJControl AIR+- DJControl AIR+: update to Firmware v23- Corrected some minor control panel bugs
V4.58

- Minor control panel bug fix
v4.47

- Improved firmware update process.
V4.45

- Optimized support for USB 3.0- MP3 e2: Bug fix for MIDI when connected to a USB 3.0 port- DJControl AIR: Update to firmware 22- DJ Console Mk4: Update to firmware 21
v4.24

- Added support for DJConsole Rmx2
v4.21.

- Added support for OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)
v3.76

- Added support for DJ Control Instinct
Includes DJ Instinct Firmware 20
v3.31

- Added support for DJ Control AIR- DJ Control AIR: Firmware v21
v2.87

- Added support for OS X 10.7 Lion
v2.71

- Firmware update correcting a potential latency issue on the jog wheels (DJ Console 4-Mx and DJ 4Set)
v2.69

- Added support for DJ 4Set- All controllers can now transmit on the same MIDI channel simultaneously (default channel is still 1)
v2.47

- The MIDI Channel is set to default during the installation process.
v2.45

- Added support for DJ Console 4-Mx
v2.11

- Added support for DJ Console Mk4- USB traffic optimization.- Minor bug fixes in the MIDI driver.
v2.09

- Added support for DJ Console Mk4- Minor bug fixes
v1.77

- Corrects MIDI Mapper compatibility with Snow Leopard.- Minor bug fixes.
v1.73

- Snow Leopard support.- Support for DJ Control MP3 e2- Firmware updater redesign.- Minor bug fixes.
v1.48

- Firmware updater improvement- Various minor bug fixes
v1.36

- Correct the "error in sound driver" problem in Virtual DJ after upgrading to OS X 10.5.7 (Aggregate Device)
v1.09

- Unified driver package for all DJ Series products- DJ Console MK2/ DJ Control MP3: Correct a LED related issues with Traktor Pro- Update for DJ Console Rmx and DJ Control Steel related to support of a future MIDI utility- Minor bug fixes

HDJCSeries MAC® [DJSeriesInstall 6.18s - OS X 10.6 to macOS 10.15.7]
MAC
Release notes - HDJCSeries MAC® [DJSeriesInstall 6.18s - OS X 10.6 to macOS 10.15.7]

HDJCSeries MAC® [DJSeriesInstall 6.18s - OS X 10.6 to macOS 10.15.7]

http://ts.hercules.com/download/pub/webupdate/DJCSeries/macOS_Release_notes_v6_18s.txt

HDJCSeries MAC® [DJSeriesInstall_PPC 3.31]
MAC
Release notes - HDJCSeries MAC® [DJSeriesInstall_PPC 3.31]

HDJCSeries MAC® [DJSeriesInstall_PPC 3.31]

v3.31

- Added support for DJ Control AIR- DJ Control AIR: Firmware v21
v2.87

- Added support for OS X 10.7 Lion
v2.71

- Firmware update correcting a potential latency issue on the jog wheels (DJ Console 4-Mx and DJ 4Set)
v2.69

- Added support for DJ 4Set- All controllers can now transmit on the same MIDI channel simultaneously (default channel is still 1)
v2.47

- The MIDI Channel is set to default during the installation process.
v2.45

- Added support for DJ Console 4-Mx
v2.11

- Added support for DJ Console Mk4- USB traffic optimization.- Minor bug fixes in the MIDI driver.
v2.09

- Added support for DJ Console Mk4- Minor bug fixes
v1.77

- Corrects MIDI Mapper compatibility with Snow Leopard.- Minor bug fixes.
v1.73

- Snow Leopard support.- Support for DJ Control MP3 e2- Firmware updater redesign.- Minor bug fixes.
v1.48

- Firmware updater improvement- Various minor bug fixes
v1.36

- Correct the "error in sound driver" problem in Virtual DJ after upgrading to OS X 10.5.7 (Aggregate Device)
v1.09

- Unified driver package for all DJ Series products- DJ Console MK2/ DJ Control MP3: Correct a LED related issues with Traktor Pro- Update for DJ Console Rmx and DJ Control Steel related to support of a future MIDI utility- Minor bug fixes

HDJCSeries PC [2016.HDJS.3 - Windows XP ]
PC
Release notes - HDJCSeries PC [2016.HDJS.3 - Windows XP ]

HDJCSeries PC [2016.HDJS.3 - Windows XP ]

http://ts.hercules.com/download/pub/webupdate/DJCSeries/Legacy/2016HDJS3_Release_notes.txt

HDJCSeries PC [2020.HDJS.1 - Windows 7 -8.1] Asio drivers
PC
Release notes - HDJCSeries PC [2020.HDJS.1 - Windows 7 -8.1] Asio drivers

HDJCSeries PC [2020.HDJS.1 - Windows 7 -8.1] Asio drivers

http://ts.hercules.com/download/pub/webupdate/DJCSeries/Legacy/2020HDJS1_Release_notes.txt

HDJCSeries PC [2023.HDJS.2 - Windows 10-11] ASIO drivers
PC
Release notes - HDJCSeries PC [2023.HDJS.2 - Windows 10-11] ASIO drivers

HDJCSeries PC [2023.HDJS.2 - Windows 10-11] ASIO drivers

System Requirement:

- Windows� 11 / 10 EXCLUSIVELY.- Intel or AMD processor equipped computers (ARM processors currently not supported).
Changes in this release:

-Added support for DJControl Inpulse T7-Added support for DJControl Inpulse 200 MK2-Package will now upgrade to new version instead of having to uninstall first.
Changes in previous versions:
2023.HDJS.1
Added support for DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2
2022.HDJS.1

- Inpulse 500: update to Firmware v1.66
This update solves the problem with the touch on the jogwheel that could stop playing the track while spinning.
2021.HDJS.1

- Support for Windows 10 & 11 EXCLUSIVELY.- Added support for DJControl Mix- Fix for DJControl Inpulse 500: ASIO settings are now save upon unplug/replug.- P32DJ: update to Firmware v1.47
With this firmware, the Light Show mode can be disabled by pressing HOTCUE and SAMPLER mode at the same time for more than 3sec. This is a volatile setting will have to redone at each unplug/replug.
2020.HDJS.1

- Added support for DJControl Inpulse 500- DJControl Inpulse 200: Firmware V1.72 (PADFX now single button)- DJControl Inpulse 300: Firmware V1.72 (PADFX now single button)
For more information about how this changes relates to DJUCED:
https://www.djuced.com/change-your-pad-fx-on-hercules-djcontrol-inpulse-firmware-update-guide/
2019.HDJS.1

- DJControl Starlight: update to Firmware FW 1.27
This firmware fixes an IPad compatibility issue when using a USB Camera Kit.
2018.HDJS.3

- CONTROL PANEL: Added audio, MIDI and LED test feature to DJControl Inpulse 300/200 and DJControl Starlight.- Corrected installation problem on system using Secure Boot.
2018.HDJS.2

- Added support for DJControl Inpulse 300- Added support for DJControl Inpulse 200- Added support for DJControl Starlight
2018.HDJS.1

- Fixes a crash issue in ASIO on Universal DJ/DJControl AIR Plus in Djuced 40;- Fixes possible enumeration issues on Jogvision/Rmx2 in 88/96kHz;- DJControl Jogvision: update to firmware (FW) v2.60
This firmware sets a minimal jog rotation speed to detect rotation & and adds faster touch detection on jog

- Universal DJ: update to FW v30
This firmware sets a minimal jog rotation speed to detect rotation
2016.HDJS.3

- P32DJ: update to Firmware v46
This firmware add 2 changes into digit displays behavior:

-Ability to display Active Step Sequence Size in Traktor 2.11-Headphones volume display (in %) when the corresponding buttons Vol +/- are pressed
2016.HDJS.2

- Added support for DJControl Instinct P8
2016.HDJS.1

- Added support for P32DJ
2015.HDJS.6

- DJControl Jogvision: update to Firmware v256
2015.HDJS.5

- Added support for DJControl Compact- DJControl Jogvision: update to Firmware v255- DJConsole Rmx2: control panel bugs fixes
2015.HDJS.4

- DJControl Jogvision: update to Firmware v250- DJControl Jogvision: control panel bugs fixes
2015.HDJS.3

- Added support for DJControl Jogvision- Added support for DJControl MP3 GLOW- DJControl WAVE: update to Firmware v38- DJ TRAY: Various bug fixes
2014.HDJS.1
Mandatory Firmware update to prevent installation issues on USB 3.0 controllers

- DJ Console MK2: update to Firmware v16- DJ Console Rmx: update to Firmware v32- DJ Console 4-Mx: update to Firmware v16- DJ Console MK4: update to Firmware v22- DJ 4Set: update to Firmware v18- DJ Trim 4&6: update to Firmware v14- Added support for DJControlWave- DJControl AIR+: update to Firmware v25- DJControl AIR: update to Firmware v23- DJControl Instinct: update to Firmware v21- Various control panel and Firmware updater improvements
2013.HDJS.2

- Added support for DJControl AIR+- DJControl AIR+: update to Firmware v23- Added support for DJConsole Rmx2- New system tray and Control Panel options- Corrected some minor control panel bugs
2012.HDJS.6

- Corrects a potential MIDI problem for DJConsole AIR and DJControl Instinct under Windows 7 64 bit
(where the message �MIDI input device is not present� would appear in DJUCED).

2012.HDJS.5

- Optimized support for USB 3.0- MP3 e2: Bug fix for MIDI when connected to a USB 3.0 port- DJControl AIR: Update to firmware 22- DJ Console Mk4: Update to firmware 21
2012.HDJS.3

- Added support for DJControl Instinct- Corrects ASIO 24-bit issue
*Includes DJ Instinct Firmware 20
2011.HDJS.7

- Added support for DJ Control AIR- Improved ASIO performances- DJ Control AIR: Firmware v21- DJ Control AIR : Correct MIDI issue with non-English version of Windows XP
(Be sure to always connect to the same USB port where the installation was performed)

2011.HDJS.4

- Reduced ASIO latency.
2011.HDJS.3

- Firmware update correcting potential latency issue on the jog wheels (DJ Console 4-Mx and DJ 4Set)
2011.HDJS.2

- Added support for DJ 4Set- All Hercules DJ controllers can now transmit on the same MIDI channel simultaneously (default channel is still 1)- Improved support and bug fixes for NEC/Renesas USB 3.0 controllers*
*Using the latest driver (v2.0.34.0) and firmware (v3027) from the manufacturer is necessary.
2011.HDJS.1
Never Released
2010.HDJS.4

- The MIDI Channel is set to default during the installation process
2010.HDJS.3

- Added support for DJ Console 4-Mx
2010.HDJS.2

- USB traffic optimization.- Minor bug fixes in the MIDI driver.
2010.HDJS.1

- Added support for DJ Console Mk4- Various minor bug fixes
2009.HDJS.4

- New Firmware updater process- The DJ Console series is now represented correctly under �Devices and Printers� (Windows 7)- Various minor bug fixes
2009.HDJS.3

- Added support for Windows 7 RC1- Firmware updater improvements- Various minor bug fixes
2009.HDJS.2

- Corrects a possible delay in updating the fader�s position in VirtualDJ
2009.HDJS.1

- Minor bugfixes- Avoids a potential issue in firmware update- MIDI drivers update for DJ Console Rmx and DJ Control Steel to support a future MIDI utility
2008.HDJS.4

- New DJ Console Mk2 firmware (v15)- Minor ASIO bugfixes.
2008.HDJS.3

-Added support for DJ Control Steel.-Upgraded KMDF coinstaller to 1.7 from 1.5- should fix some install issues.-Fixed possible ASIO dropout issues when connected to a hub on Windows Vista.- New DJ Console Mk2 firmware (v14) which solves a minor mixer issue.-Minor bugfixes.
2008.HDJS.2

- Fixed MIDI and ASIO communication issues.- Code optimization which reduces CPU utilization and improve controller latency.- Minor bugfixes.
DJ Console Rmx

- Latest firmware (v29) which fixes a MIDI Led issue
2008.HDJS.1

- Added support for Windows XP/Vista 64-bit
DJ Console Rmx

- First driver package for DJ Console Rmx in Windows
DJ Console / DJ Console MK2

- Support for lower ASIO buffer sizes in 44.1KHz- Miscellaneous bug fixes
DJ Control MP3

- Miscellaneous bug fixes

Manual

Hercules DJ Series - Drivers Install MAC
MAC
Hercules DJ Series - Drivers Install PC
PC
Manual - DJ Console MK4 / VirtualDJ6 - EN
User manual - DJ Console MK4 - EN
Hercules DJ Series - Installation Pilotes MAC
MAC
Hercules DJ Series - Installation Pilotes PC
PC
Manual - DJ Console MK4 / VirtualDJ6 - DE
Manual - DJ Console MK4 / VirtualDJ6 - ES
Manual - DJ Console MK4 / VirtualDJ6 - FR
Manual - DJ Console MK4 / VirtualDJ6 - IT
Manual - DJ Console MK4 / VirtualDJ6 - NL
User manual - DJ Console MK4 - DE
User manual - DJ Console MK4 - ES
User manual - DJ Console MK4 - FR
User manual - DJ Console MK4 - IT
User manual - DJ Console MK4 - NL
User manual - DJ Console MK4 - PT

MIDI mapping

Traktor Pro 2 (v2.68 or +) - DJ Console MK4
Traktor Pro/Duo (v1.27) - DJ Console MK4

Knowledge base

I can’t locate the VirtualDJ LE serial number for my Hercules DJ controller. Where can I find it?
Optimize your Windows settings for DJing
If the audio tracks are stored on a USB key, the playback quality is bad.
iTunes tracks are not visible in VirtualDJ LE
The microphone is not recorded in the DJ software