Hercules

Notes: Designed to help beginner DJs learn how to mix and scratch, the second-generation Inpulse 300 controller offers great value, with improved jog wheels and performance pads. Includes the excellent Serato DJ Lite software.

Supplier's Notes:
Start mixing easily and reveal your DJing skills with Hercules DJ Control Inpulse 300 MK2 and its unique BEATMATCH GUIDE feature. Building on the success of DJ Control Inpulse 300, you can now enjoy the new DJ Control Inpulse 300 MK2 version compatible with Serato. Sporting a new look that's more modern, more comfortable and more readable, you can learn to mix and make progress quickly thanks to the controller's 16 pads and 8 modes. Scratch more easily with slimmer, smoother touch-detecting jog wheels. DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 is the most full-featured controller to help you learn how to mix with Serato.

Key points:- Serato DJ Lite and DJUCED software included, and compatible with Serato DJ Pro- The Beatmatch Guide lets you manually adjust tracks thanks to the built-in light guides- Improved jog wheels help you scratch more easily: better rotation and an enlarged detection zone- Mix using tracks stored on your computer, or from music streaming services (Beatport ADVANCED, Beatsource, SoundCloud GO+ or TIDAL)- With DJUCED, the IMA (Intelligent Music Assistant) lets you quickly and easily prepare your mixes by suggesting the best-suited tracks- Master the fundamentals of DJing with the Hercules DJ Academy- Perfect your mixes using different effects, modes and 16 pads.

HERCULES is a division of the Guillemot Corporation S.A. Group. A designer and manufacturer of interactive entertainment hardware since 1984, Hercules has always put its passion for music right at the heart of its strategy and innovations. Hercules completed a total brand refresh in 2018, offering even more innovative, higher-performance solutions for learning how to DJ - making it fun and easy for everyone to understand and master all of the techniques required for mixing. In 2021, Hercules launched an easy-to-use, full-featured solution for mixing with a smartphone. For more information, please contact the customer service team (support.hercules.com)

Power supply USB

Mix Easy, Become a DJ

Learn the fundamentals of mixing and become a DJ with DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2. This controller features both the Serato DJ Lite and DJUCED software, and will accompany you throughout your learning journey thanks to its many helpful features.- The Beatmatch Guide helps you learn how to manually cue up tracks by looking at the LED arrows, and sync tracks together.- Scratch more easily thanks to improved jog wheels: better rotation and an enlarged detection zone.- Learn all the basics of DJing, thanks to great tips from pros in the DJ Academy video tutorials.

Enable the Beatmatch Guide feature

Enable the Beatmatch Guide supported by both DJUCED and Serato DJ Lite, to learn how to manually cue up tracks. You can disable this feature once you've mastered the moves you need to make.

Mix easily

Follow the TEMPO arrows to adjust tracks' BPM, and the BEAT ALIG Narrows to sync tracks together.

Learn to scratch

Scratch more easily thanks to improved jog wheels: better rotation and an enlarged detection zone.

Premium look

Enjoy a more readable and more comfortable controller that lets you mix under the best conditions.

Serato software

DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 includes the Serato DJ Lite software and offers the Beatmatch Guide feature. It's compatible with Serato DJ Pro, so that you can enjoy the maximum number of features.

DJUCED software

DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 includes the DJUCED software, plus its built-in DJ Academy. It also includes the ENERGY feature, allowing you to control your party's energy level: this handy coloured light-based feature helps you choose the best-suited upcoming track in relation to the one that you're currently playing.

DJ Academy

Discover the DJ Academy in the DJUCED software. You'll also find extremely helpful video tutorials on the Hercules DJ YouTube channel.

IMA (Intelligent Music Assistant)

Enable the Assistant to launch Prepare mode in Serato DJ Lite. In DJUCED, the Intelligent Music Assistant (IMA) gives you great suggestions for the best upcoming tracks from your music library, and also in Beatport ADVANCED.

Technical description:

Product weight : 4.0 lb / 1.8 kg
Product dimensions: (W x D x H) 18.9 x 11.3 x 2.0 inches / 480 x 286 x 52 mm
Product name: DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2Color Black Master output for speakers 2 x RCA
Headphones output: 1/8" / 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
Diameter of touch-detecting jog wheels 5.5 inches / 140 mm

Technical specifications

Dimensions/weight
Body dimensions: 18.9 x 11.3 x 2.0" / 480 x 286 x 52 mm
Weight: 4.0 lb / 1.8 kg
Diameter of jog wheels: 5.5" / 140 mm

Built-in audio
Master output (speakers): 2 x RCA
Headphones output: 1/8" / 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
Audio resolution: 44.1 kHz / 24-bit

Controls
Mixing controls (centre section)
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, master VU meter
Other controls per deck
- Play/Pause, Cue, Shift, Sync, jog wheel with touch detection
- 8 pads × 8 modes (Hot Cue, Roll, Slicer...)
- FX rack with button + 2 knobs (depth and beat)
- Slip, Quantize, AutoLoop, Loop In / Out buttons

Browsing 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
IMA (Intelligent Music Assistant) With DJUCED
Assistant: suggests upcoming tracks to be played from your music library based on musical key, BPM...
Energy: lets you set the mood for your party and choose the energy level - from blue (lower energy) to red (higher energy: good for dancing)
Assistant in Beatport and Beatsource: suggests tracks from these music streaming services

Software
Serato DJ Lite
DJUCED version 5
System requirements
Operating system: Windowsr 10 / macOSr 10.15 or higher
Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen / Apple M1 or better + 4 GB RAM or more

Box contents:
DJ Control Inpulse 300 MK2
Braided USB cable
DJUCED and Serato DJ Lite
Warranty information