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DJ-1800 currently supports several major hardware controllers:
Set-up manuals for these controllers are available to download below.
In addition to the devices listed, any MIDI device can be used to control DJ-1800 v3.0.2. For more details on MIDI set-up see the relevant section of the DJ-1800 manual.
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The PCDJ DAC-3 is a professional-quality, high-end hardware control unit for use with DJ software. The DAC-3 does not operate as a MIDI device for the Mac, but it is fully supported by DJ-1800 as a hardware controller.
The DAC-3 is a 3U standard 19" rackmountable device, which looks and feels just like a dual CD player. It has separate LCD display for players 1 and 2, with track, time and pitch / BPM display.
Full instructions for using the PCDJ DAC-3 with DJ-1800 can be downloaded here (472Kb Adobe PDF file).
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The Frontier Design TranzPort is a wireless DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) MIDI controller. Unlike most MIDI controllers, it uses high-frequency RF technology, so the controller doesn’t have to be physically connected to your computer. As a DJ, this enables you to wander away from your DJ laptop (within wireless range), whilst still being able to control your mix.
We have found that the TranzPort has very low latency when used to control DJ-1800, even though it is a wireless controller. As a result, it is a useful device to control DJ-1800 if you need to leave your DJ computer for a short while.
The TranzPort has 19 MIDI buttons, some of which have LEDs to indicate their status. It also features a jog wheel for precise position finding. Additionally, the TranzPort has a 40-character LCD display for showing the current song, position and controller settings (see below).
Full instructions for using the TranzPort with DJ-1800 can be downloaded here (268Kb Adobe PDF file).
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The Hercules DJ Console MK2 is a MIDI DJ controller and 4-channel input / 4-channel output sound card. It includes 2 sets of controls, which can be used to control CD Players 1 and 2 in DJ-1800. The Console also features an amplified headphone output and a microphone 'talkover' input.
Full instructions for using the Hercules DJ Console MK2 with DJ-1800 can be downloaded here (228Kb Adobe PDF file).
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The Hercules DJ Control MP3 is a MIDI DJ controller. It includes 2 sets of controls, which can be used to control CD Players 1 and 2
in DJ-1800.
Full instructions for using the Hercules DJ Control MP3 with DJ-1800 can be downloaded here (96Kb Adobe PDF file).
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The Hercules DJ Console (Mac Edition) is a MIDI DJ controller and 6-channel sound card. It includes 2 sets of controls, which can be used to control CD Players 1 and 2
in DJ-1800. The Console also features an amplified headphone output and a microphone 'talkover' input.
Full instructions for using the Hercules DJ Console (Mac Edition) with DJ-1800 can be downloaded here (376Kb Adobe PDF file).
Please note that only the Mac Edition of the original Hercules DJ Console can be used with DJ-1800.
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The Kontrol-DJ KDJ500 MIDI Controller is a professional DJ hardware controller featuring MIDI in/out, 8 rotary dials, 1 crossfader, 4 faders, 20 buttons, 2 jogs dials, 2 push encoders and 2 lever switches. It can be used to control CD Players 1 and 2 in DJ-1800.
Full instructions for using the Kontrol DJ with DJ-1800 can be downloaded here (324Kb Adobe PDF file).
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The X-Keys Jog & Shuttle Editor has 46 programmable keys,
and a hardware jog & shuttle control. Although primarily designed for use with non-linear video editing software, it is great for use as a separate hardware controller for DJ-1800 too.
Full instructions for using the X-Keys Jog & Shuttle Editor with DJ-1800 can be downloaded here (568Kb Adobe PDF file).
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