U know u can DJ properly using Software. I run Traktor Pro on my Hercules n am goin fine without "cheating". Theres nothing that says just cause u run from a computer u have to press "sync" or look at the bpm etc. U can easily do it just like on a cdj. although i do agree with you man an i used to say the same thing, it all came down to (for me) that no club is going to let you Play with a laptop and midi....sorry but someone broke it to me that blunt, and i thank them thats why i switched to CDJ's, because im working towards hopefully getting a club gig, but weather you are or not i dont know, still love my hercules as well