The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 is a two-deck DJ controller for people learning to mix and DJs who want hands-on controls for home practice or performances. It connects to a PC or Mac and includes DJUCED and Serato DJ Lite.

Its Beatmatch Guide uses light cues beside the tempo faders and beneath the jog wheels to help you line up tracks manually. The jog wheels detect touch, and the controller combines 16 pads across eight modes with dedicated effects, looping and mixer controls. A built-in audio interface provides separate master and headphone outputs for connecting speakers and previewing tracks.

Key features

• Beatmatch Guide provides visual cues for tempo and beat alignment, and can be disabled as your skills develop.
• Touch-detecting jog wheels support scratching and track adjustment.
• Eight pad modes per deck include Hot Cue, Roll and Slicer.
• FX controls include a button and two knobs for depth and beat.
• Slip, Quantize, AutoLoop and Loop In / Out buttons support performance and loop control.
• DJUCED’s Intelligent Music Assistant suggests tracks, while its Energy feature helps select music by party energy.
• Compatible with Serato DJ Pro if you obtain the required licence or subscription.

Compatibility

Use with a Windows PC or Mac, DJUCED or Serato DJ Lite, and speakers with RCA inputs; headphones connect via a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack. Streaming features depend on the DJ software and supported music services. Good to know: speakers and headphones are not listed as included, and Serato DJ Pro requires a separate licence or subscription.

In the box

• Hercules DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2
• Braided USB cable
• Quick start guide with warranty information
• Serato DJ Lite and DJUCED licences

Specifications

With guided mixing features, useful performance controls and two included DJ software options, the Inpulse 300 MK2 gives learners room to practise while providing a flexible setup for building mixes.