The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is a two-deck USB DJ controller for DJUCED and Serato DJ Lite. It combines touch-sensitive jog wheels, a built-in audio interface and beatmatching light guides with useful connections for home practice and live setups.
Key features
- Two decks with 14 cm touch-sensitive jog wheels.
- Sixteen RGB performance pads.
- Beatmatch Guide lights for tempo and beat alignment.
- Dedicated Filter/FX controls and adjustable crossfader curve.
- Built-in audio interface, microphone input and auxiliary input.
- Retractable feet for cable clearance.
Who is it for?
The Inpulse 500 offers useful learning aids without making you rely on them. The tempo and beat guides help when practising manual transitions, while the microphone and auxiliary inputs give it more flexibility than a basic controller.
Software and connections
Hercules lists DJUCED and Serato DJ Lite as included software. Serato DJ Pro is compatible with a separate licence or subscription. Streaming options depend on the software and service subscription; check current compatibility before choosing a platform.
There are two RCA and two 6.35 mm master outputs, 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm headphone sockets, RCA and 3.5 mm auxiliary inputs, and a balanced 6.35 mm microphone input. The auxiliary hardware mixer can handle an external source independently of DJ software.
Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 specifications
- Decks: two.
- Jog wheels: 14 cm diameter with touch detection.
- Pads: sixteen backlit RGB pads.
- Audio: built-in 44.1 kHz / 24-bit interface.
- Master outputs: two 6.35 mm jack and two RCA.
- Headphone outputs: 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm jack.
- Inputs: RCA and 3.5 mm auxiliary; balanced 6.35 mm microphone.
- Dimensions: 542 × 296 × 70 mm.
- Weight: 3.2 kg.
Overall view
This is a flexible two-deck controller for someone who wants practice aids and useful physical connections. Compare its size, software support and output options with your planned setup.
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