The Hercules DJ Control MP3 e2 ‘DJ controller’ for PCs and Mac computers can be used to create mixes and add musical effects to your tunes, from playlists or audio CDs.

The pads and buttons on the controller adjust certain functions in the software, making it easy to mix between tracks.

It is larger than its predecessor the e1, with bigger jog wheels (used to cue up and scratch tracks) on each of the two decks and more backlit buttons, which makes it easier to work with than its predecessor in darkened conditions.

Those new to DJ mixing will have some learning to become accustomed to the device but the same is true of any DJ setup.

However, the controls, manual and VirtualDJ LE software are extremely well thought out and the results that can be achieved make learning highly rewarding. The device itself connects to the computer’s USB port.

To get the best out of it requires a computer to have a four-channel sound card, otherwise you can’t use headphones to monitor a second track for cueing and effects.

The DJ Control MP3 e2’s functionality and software are both excellent, as is the price.