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#7 in DJ Controllers

Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500

Name: Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500
Brand: Hercules
Rating: 8.1 (1 reviews)

Hercules

$299.00 – $349.00

Two-deck controller with large jog wheels, built-in light guides that teach beatmatching, and 16 performance pads per deck. Compatible with DJUCED and Serato DJ Lite with built-in audio interface for speakers and headphones.

8.1

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

7.9

User Sentiment

8.1

Value Score

8.3

Complaint Risk

8.8

Freshness

7.7

Community

8.5

Availability

8.8

Pros

Light guide system teaches beatmatching visually
Large jog wheels for the price
Dual software compatibility with DJUCED and Serato

Cons

DJUCED software is less industry-standard
Build quality is mid-range plastic

Don't buy this if…

The included DJUCED software is proprietary to Hercules and is not used in professional DJ settings; plan to upgrade to Serato DJ Pro for serious work.