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The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is a professional 2-channel DJ controller ready to power your ambitions. Created for Serato DJ Lite and DJUCED software, the Inpulse 500 has everything needed to get started DJing, hone your skills and perform in front of audiences. With a sturdy metal chassis and slip-resistant feet, this DJ controller is built to withstand the rigors of frequent use and travel. The Inpulse 500's intuitive layout features large touch-sensitive jog wheels, 16 backlit RGB pads and dedicated filter and effects sections to craft seamless transitions and remixes on the fly. Now available in a Limited Edition silver colorway, this version features a distinctive silver-colored metal plate that gives the controller an eye-catching, modern look.

Responsive Jog Wheels and RGB Pads

High-resolution jog wheels provide precise scratching and beatmatching control. RGB-backlit pads trigger hot cues, loops, rolls and slicer with visual feedback. Easily change pad color and mode to suit your preferences and style.

Dedicated Filter and Effects Sections

Sculpt your sound with customizable filter, flanger, phaser and delay effects. Tweak FX parameters on the fly using large knobs. An AUX input allows you to apply killer effects to external audio sources for maximum creativity.

Helpful Light Guides Keep You on Beat

Innovative Beatmatch Guides provide visual cues to help match tempo and phase. Light trails move faster or slower based on differences in BPM, while phase meter shows if tracks are "in phase" or not. An Intelligent Music Assistant (IMA) suggests compatible tracks from your library to mix next.

All the Connections You Need

With a built-in audio interface, the Inpulse 500 offers everything required for DJing and live performance. Inputs include stereo RCA, 1/4" mic (with tone control) and 1/8" AUX. Outputs include stereo RCA master, 1/4" and 1/8" headphone. A Kensington lock slot provides security and USB powers the unit and transmits MIDI data to your laptop.

Hercules DJ Hercules DJ Control Inpulse 500, Limited Edition Silver
Hercules DJ Hercules DJ Control Inpulse 500, Limited Edition Silver
Hercules DJ Hercules DJ Control Inpulse 500, Limited Edition Silver

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  • Four extendable/retractable non-slip feet to elevate your mixing
  • Hardware mixer for the audio inputs
  • Dedicated Filter/FX area with awesome effects
  • Two large jog wheels with touch detection for scratching
  • 16 backlit rubber RGB pads
  • Helpful light guides for mixing with total confidence

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Dimensions / Weight
  • Body: 21.3" x 11.7" x 2.2"
  • Weight: 7 lb.
  • Diameter of jog wheels: 5.5"
Audio Outputs and Inputs
  • Master output (speakers): 2 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm jack + 2 x RCA
  • Headphones output: 1/8" / 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack + 1/4" / 6.35 mm stereo jack
  • Auxiliary input: 2 x RCA + 1/8" / 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
  • Microphone input: balanced 1/4" / 6.35 mm jack
  • Audio resolution: 44.1kHz/24-bit
Controls
    Mixing Controls
    • Per deck: 1 filter knob, 3 EQ knobs, 1 gain knob, 1 volume fader, 1 VU meter
    • General: 1 crossfader, master volume knob, headphones volume knob and Cue/Mix knob, microphone volume knob with High EQ knob and Low EQ knob, auxiliary volume knob and filter knob, master VU meter, filter/effects rack with 4 effects buttons and 2 filter knobs
    Other Controls Per Deck
    • Play/Pause, Cue, Shift, Sync, jog wheel with touch detection
    • 8 pads x 8 modes (Hot Cue, Roll, Slicer…)
    • Vinyl, Slip, Quantize, Loop In/Loop Out buttons
    Music Library Controls
    • Rotary encoder + 2 Load buttons + Assistant button
    Beatmatch Guide
    • Tempo guide: light guide alongside each tempo fader
    • Beat Align guide: light guide underneath each jog wheel
    • Assistant: suggests tracks from your music library
    Feet
    • Raise your controller by 1.4" to protect it from liquids on the table and mix comfortably, without bending over
    DJUCED Pro
    • Prepare tracks faster via Autocue, which can tag cue points in the intro, outro and breakdowns
    • Remap its controls to match your uses
    • Liven up your performances by mixing video loops synced to your music
    Serato DJ Lite
    • Learn how to mix and scratch
    • Really make an impression with Serato stems
    • Upgrade to Serato DJ Pro, with a 15-day trial
    • Stream music from SoundCloud Go+, Beatport, Beatsource, and TIDAL (DJ subscription required)

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