Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 2-Deck USB DJ Controller for Serato DJ and DJUCED

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There’s an extensive effects section including a 3-band EQ and a 4-filter set of FX buttons available to trigger with a larger filter button, so it’s easy to switch between various awesome effects. The AUX section also has its own dedicated filter option. Credit: Hercules Hercules Inpulse 500: Features Credit: Hercules Note: The Master Volume is Hardware driven and is not reflecting the software Master volume. This is why you can’t change DJUCED master volume on the user interface. You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna or V12 may need to look at the application in more detail.

Another function we quite liked was the Aux filter knob, which allows users to add filter effects onto external audio sources like smartphones without having to tap into your software. The SoftwareThe Inpulse 500 is aiming to be the controller that DJ’s take to their first gigs. That said, the inclusion of the beat match guide and assistant, Hercules certainly hasn’t forgotten its beginner market. This controller is as focused on helping DJ’s learn the basics as it is at assisting them in developing advanced techniques. Protection: Water repellent laminated nylon exterior. Egg Crate interior protects jog wheels, faders, buttons

If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered Although we’d still describe this device as a budget controller, the metal plate, size, and overall look of the product makes it feel incredibly well-built. You’ll have no problem convincing others that this is a mid-market or more expensive product. Tip: Adjust your gain level with the help of the Vu-Meter, the overall level should be around 0 dB. Users with USB-C iPad devices can bypass the adaptor, using a USB-B to USB-C cable. Do note this method disables the iPad charging, so keep an eye on battery levels! If you did not hear the message in headphones, as you have another computer, can you test on this other computer with the same software and DJC I 500 if you can hear the sound in the headphones output of this other computer?

For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs. With the browse knob lighting up red on the first downbeat of a bar in Serato, DJ’s can combine these tools to aid mixing songs in perfect phrase and time. Once the DJ feels comfortable, they can disable the functionality with the button found in the centre of the controller. Even though it’s a feature exclusive to Hercules controllers, the beat match guide is available in both Djuiced and Serato. Conclusion

The only criticism about the controls I have is the fact that the VU meters and pads are not very bright. They’ll be fine most of the time indoors or in dark parties, but playing outdoors or in very bright rooms, you’re going to struggle to see them. With the pads, some colours are fine, but some are definitely hard to see under those circumstances. Probably it’s because the unit has to take all its power from the computer.With Serato, you’ll really need to upgrade to the full Pro version of the software if you want to access all the functionality you get with the DJUCED. In this video, founder and tutor Jamie Hartley explains how to get started with Serato DJ Lite. Learn how to get started importing and managing your music library! To learn more about using Serato, read our beginners guide found here! Press + Turn the encoder to change the Energy level of the Assistant suggestion, and use the Color ring to choose between 6 Levels of energy (Blue = Low Energy, Red = High Energy).

Hercules is a brand that’s earned a powerful reputation over the years for offering budget-friendly DJ products to a wide range of customers. Although there are better Serato DJ systems out there, you’d struggle to get something like this for the same price and with the same intuitive professional design. The Inpulse 500 features a mixer broken into three clear sections. Each section is dedicated to a task, with the left being for inputs. The centre managing the faders and finally the right controlling outputs. The mixers physical ports all line up with clear text on the top of the controller, again helping beginners set up easily. Inputs The mixers all have physical ports which line up with a clear text to help you find your footing as a beginner. The Filter/FX area lets you customize your set with the effects available in Serato DJ and DJUCED. You can even combine the action of the filter on an effect in DJUCED! BUILT-IN HARDWARE INPUT MIXER

You can accomplish a lot of the same things with this control as you could with much more expensive hardware mixer. While this device is definitely strong enough to hold up to use by a mid-level professional, it’s also got beginners in mind, thanks to functionality like an AI assistant and beat match guide. Push to toggle focus between the Folders and Songs Lists. When focus is on the Folders List, push and hold dial down (for about 1 second) to open/close sub-folders. Please confirm that in Djuced Settings > Audio, headphones are assigned to Outputs 3&4 as hereafter When the Beat match is correct, the red arrows turn OFF – and the green ‘BEAT ALIGN’ LEDs light up. You can also use the Master headphones button to preview the Master signal that you are sending to the speakers.