Earlier this year we brought you a story about the newest DJ controller from Hercules called Air. Now the Hercules Air all-in-one DJ controller has finally showed it's face at the NAMM 2012 show in California. This new controller that uses thin air to create and trigger cue points and loops is definitely something different and innovative that some DJ's may have lots of fun with. Check out our NAMM 2012 Hercules Air rundown video inside.

The newest DJ Equipment company to hit the scene also showed up at the NAMM show this year bearing nice gifts for DJ's to enjoy. Introducing the new DJ Tech Dragon 2 all-in-one Digital DJ Controller. This new controller has lots of cool features at an affordable price. Check out the full rundown video by Andrew from DJ Tech straight from the NAMM show floor after the jump.

The new iDJ-Pro for the apple iPad is really starting to gain traction even though its only been announced for a few days! This is yet another reason to get an iPad as the newest venture with Numark has produced a really nice all-in-one system that plugs directly into the DJ controller in order to encase the entire iPad as the centerpiece of the DJ's setup. We were able to get a full rundown video directly from a Numark representative while at the NAMM show in California for you to enjoy.

Gemini is unleashing a couple new controllers for the budget-minded DJ's who may be willing to try the DJ-game for the first time without breaking the bank trying to by expensive equipment. Introducing the new Gemini FirstMix IO and the FirstMix Pro. These two new controllers are more "practical" as DJ's now have a separate headphone output and actual RCA outputs on the FirstMix IO and even more features found on the FirstMix Pro. Check out the full rundown videos courtesy of Gemini at NAMM 2012 in California inside.

The brand new American Audio 10 MXR, 14 MXR, and 19-MXR controller-mixers can both act as analog mixers and full out DJ controllers for your favorite DJ software. Each comes bundled with a special edition of Virtual DJ LE that will allow users to mix in MIDI mode right out of the box. All of the AA MXR mixer-controllers both also have full 4-in/4-out soundcards that are capable of CDJ or vinyl timecode playback meaning you can plug your decks directly into one of these mixers and add some Serato control vinyl or CD's and you're ready to mix in DVS mode. Check out the full demo videos for an in-depth look at each after the jump.

At this year's NAMM, American Audio has announced an updated version to their already successful VMS4 media controller now shipping with a version of Traktor called the VMS4-Traktor. Another little surprise announcement is the new American Audio VMS2 media controller which is basically a 2-channel/2-deck version of the popular VMS4. After taking a good look at the pictures, you can tell the differences between the original VMS4 and the new VMS4-Traktor is a bit more than skin deep. Details and Pics Inside.