Replaced my DJ-707M and 2 turntables with this. I am moving overseas and I am not doing gigs anymore, so it was a fair compromise - the T7 can fit a checked luggage and the spinning platters are decent enough to satisfy me when I want to do some scratching, which is something I couldn’t do well on the 707M Hardware-wise, I super regret it, Roland is far superior in many ways, and while Hercules did a decent job here, you can feel the it’s on a lower price point level. However the cost-benefit is phenomenal. It’s extremely well designed as an offering.
@@draglinedrummer funny thing is i always use the t7 rather than the rane one size wise and weight wise t7 is better for me and the stems buttons of t7 helps a lot
Great video mate, it was sick seeing you play your violin as part of your performance. I LOVE my 707m, the T7 would be something that I would also consider, but the routing options with the 707m is amazing. So useful. Also, I'm *pretty* sure the mixer section of the 707m is metal, and the deck sections are plastic - at least on the top/faceplate. But I could be wrong there.
It depends. The T7 is at a great price if you want to start learning how to spin on moving platters and dont have the money for techinqes or rane platters.
@@PhearNoneGearGadgets thanks for your quick response 👍🏽 always appreciated, here's my dj story, I'm 52 years old and started in the 80s on turntables with moving platters so im familiar with the whole vynl feel 😀 but as far as technology I I'm curious about the rev 1 and rev5 style platters and scratching is still no problem for me but at my age now I'm really more concerned about being able to mix and blend music at small gigs with the help of the new bpm and blend capabilities of these ddj controllers. What's your opinion on this matter 👍🏽
Both Rev decks have more features and if you don't mind static platters, like you said, I would grab the rev 5 if it was purely features you where seeking. The T& is way heavier than the REV decks. A sidenote is alot of the new tech is in the actual DJ software you choose IMO. hope that helps
I feel so Kevin Sorbo when I'm looking at Hercules stuff :) All jokes aside, I once had a Hercules DJ-Console 4MX, which was a great deck. Even got it airbrushed. Hercules has always been a budget DJ manufacterer and it's always been set as a cheap-ass one, but it's actually a great company with a great customer service. I have thought of getting this one, but I went for a Roland DJ setup (DJ-505 in combination with the Behringer TD-3). Nonetheless, a great piece of equipment and maybe I'll get it as well next year. It doesn't by far come close to my Reloop RP4000's, but that's real analogue DJ'ing and this is, despite being a turntable~ish device, still software powered DJ'ing. I like the fact that they took the risk to design and actually release a belt-driven turntable. This is great for those who are already into digital DJ'ing (whether it's a controller or real CDJ's or Denon DJ's amazing SC2900's which Is still have) who want to learn actual analogue DJ'ing or for those who are looking into learning how to DJ but don't want to spend 800 bucks on turntables alone. The main reason I went for the RP4000's, is that I didn't want to spend 800+ euro on a single turntable because I don't use it that much. I did learn how to DJ back in the 90s on, very true, belt driven turntables. I would strongly suggest for those interested in the T7, to see this as a step up to real analogue DJ'ing on direct drive turntables. It comes close, but it's not the real deal. Also, there is a bit of software~ish manipulation going on in the T7's, which if you don't see cq. feel it, gives a wrong insight in DJ'ing especially when you go out and DJ on real direct driven turntables. Thanks for the vid, it's always nice to see fellow DJ entousiasts shining light on the underdogs that, amongst a couple of others, Hercules is.
I'm like whats with this comparison? I own both and they are so different. I love them both. The 707m is unmatched in its features. The T7 is just pure fun.
man i got the rev 7 and 707m. I love my rev 7 but when im traveling that 707 is going with me. plus. the dual usb is a positive for me since i can hav another dj switch with out any problems that alone is the reason why i wont let it go yet
GREAT VIDEO BRO
Thanks for wacthing and the feedback!
Replaced my DJ-707M and 2 turntables with this. I am moving overseas and I am not doing gigs anymore, so it was a fair compromise - the T7 can fit a checked luggage and the spinning platters are decent enough to satisfy me when I want to do some scratching, which is something I couldn’t do well on the 707M
Hardware-wise, I super regret it, Roland is far superior in many ways, and while Hercules did a decent job here, you can feel the it’s on a lower price point level. However the cost-benefit is phenomenal. It’s extremely well designed as an offering.
I have the t7 and rane one im lovin it and they both run in vdj 2023
Do you feel like the T7 can keep up with the Rane One?
@@draglinedrummer funny thing is i always use the t7 rather than the rane one size wise and weight wise t7 is better for me and the stems buttons of t7 helps a lot
@@DjPatC Thank you! I ordered one and so far am very happy with it!
Great video mate, it was sick seeing you play your violin as part of your performance. I LOVE my 707m, the T7 would be something that I would also consider, but the routing options with the 707m is amazing. So useful.
Also, I'm *pretty* sure the mixer section of the 707m is metal, and the deck sections are plastic - at least on the top/faceplate. But I could be wrong there.
I got the Hercules t7 pulse and I love it I had to change out the slip mats other than that it is a beast
Great job on it. I use VDJ this is perfect for me. I got the Hercules InPulse 500 and the starlight. so why not. Keep up the great work brother. Peace
I appreciate the view man! Peace
Would you take the t7 with moving platters over the rev1 and rev5 without moving platters?
It depends. The T7 is at a great price if you want to start learning how to spin on moving platters and dont have the money for techinqes or rane platters.
@@PhearNoneGearGadgets thanks for your quick response 👍🏽 always appreciated, here's my dj story, I'm 52 years old and started in the 80s on turntables with moving platters so im familiar with the whole vynl feel 😀 but as far as technology I I'm curious about the rev 1 and rev5 style platters and scratching is still no problem for me but at my age now I'm really more concerned about being able to mix and blend music at small gigs with the help of the new bpm and blend capabilities of these ddj controllers. What's your opinion on this matter 👍🏽
Both Rev decks have more features and if you don't mind static platters, like you said, I would grab the rev 5 if it was purely features you where seeking. The T& is way heavier than the REV decks. A sidenote is alot of the new tech is in the actual DJ software you choose IMO. hope that helps
Btw you can stream w this and use mic just use virtual audio cable
I feel so Kevin Sorbo when I'm looking at Hercules stuff :)
All jokes aside, I once had a Hercules DJ-Console 4MX, which was a great deck. Even got it airbrushed.
Hercules has always been a budget DJ manufacterer and it's always been set as a cheap-ass one, but it's actually a great company with a great customer service.
I have thought of getting this one, but I went for a Roland DJ setup (DJ-505 in combination with the Behringer TD-3). Nonetheless, a great piece of equipment and maybe I'll get it as well next year.
It doesn't by far come close to my Reloop RP4000's, but that's real analogue DJ'ing and this is, despite being a turntable~ish device, still software powered DJ'ing. I like the fact that they took the risk to design and actually release a belt-driven turntable. This is great for those who are already into digital DJ'ing (whether it's a controller or real CDJ's or Denon DJ's amazing SC2900's which Is still have) who want to learn actual analogue DJ'ing or for those who are looking into learning how to DJ but don't want to spend 800 bucks on turntables alone. The main reason I went for the RP4000's, is that I didn't want to spend 800+ euro on a single turntable because I don't use it that much. I did learn how to DJ back in the 90s on, very true, belt driven turntables. I would strongly suggest for those interested in the T7, to see this as a step up to real analogue DJ'ing on direct drive turntables. It comes close, but it's not the real deal. Also, there is a bit of software~ish manipulation going on in the T7's, which if you don't see cq. feel it, gives a wrong insight in DJ'ing especially when you go out and DJ on real direct driven turntables.
Thanks for the vid, it's always nice to see fellow DJ entousiasts shining light on the underdogs that, amongst a couple of others, Hercules is.
Thanks for the feedback and watching.
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I'm like whats with this comparison? I own both and they are so different. I love them both. The 707m is unmatched in its features. The T7 is just pure fun.
Is it plug and play right out the Box?
man i got the rev 7 and 707m. I love my rev 7 but when im traveling that 707 is going with me. plus. the dual usb is a positive for me since i can hav another dj switch with out any problems that alone is the reason why i wont let it go yet
It’s a great deck!!!
Can you use the t7 as a stand alone mixer?
No
@@PhearNoneGearGadgets thanks, yeah I have to take that into consideration now.
Between the T7 and the rev5 which is more efficient?
The rev ofc
about eq and mixer parts
physical mixer? or just controller?
It a controller with physical moving platters. Does that answer your question?
Belt drive = no buy
Not what you think g, you missing out