The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK2 is the perfect way to get started in the world of DJing. This versatile and affordable DJ controller will thrill all comers with its solid build quality and innovative features, as well as the way in which it seamlessly integrates with the software included in the package. Just install Serato DJ Lite and DJUCED on a laptop and it's ready to go. Then, the Inpulse 200's handy Beatmatch Guide function is ready and waiting to help beginners with their first mixes. And it's even compatible with STEMS, the latest revolution in the world of DJing: Individual musical elements of a track can be accessed separately and combined in new ways. This is a controller that gives beginners and experienced DJs alike unlimited creative freedom, offering groundbreaking mixing options at an astonishingly low price.
With the Inpulse's obligatory Sync button, synchronising tracks is child's play. But the Hercules DJ Control Inpulse 200 MK2 has gone a step further here: Its unique Beatmatch Guide function helps aspiring DJs learn manual beatmatching, an essential skill for any serious DJ. Built-in light guides under each jog wheel and next to each tempo fader make it easier to work in perfect manual transitions. Creative users also have access to eight performance pads with four modes (Hot Cue, Stems, FX, and Sampler) to add some flair to their tracks. The Hercules DJ Academy also offers a whole range of useful video tutorials, packed with great tips and tricks from professionals to help users refine their DJ skills. On top of that, the Inpulse 200 MK2 is compatible with other DJ software too, such as the djay by Algoriddim software suite for iPad.
The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK2 is the ideal entry-level controller for aspiring DJs, but even seasoned Serato users will find this compact unit to be a useful device to have with them for putting together new sets on the road, for example in a hotel room. After all, despite fitting easily into a backpack, this sturdy two-channel controller offers all the key features of a full-size console: Two jog wheels, a gain control, a two-band EQ and a bipolar high/low-pass filter, pitch faders, eight performance pads for hot cues, effects, sampler and stems, a headphone output, and a professional 44.1kHz/24-bit sound card. With so much to offer, this controller is sure to appeal to anyone looking for the perfect blend of fun and professionalism for their DJ sets.
French manufacturer Hercules has been making all kinds of affordable audio equipment for over 30 years. The choice ranges from pro audio speakers and headphones to gaming accessories. However, the focus is currently on entry-level DJ equipment. Hercules knows how to produce well-designed equipment at impressively low prices, while always keeping beginners in mind. For example, specific models of DJ controllers come with tutorial functions that help budding DJs learn correct beat-matching and other essential DJ skills.
With the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK2, both beginners and experienced DJs will be ready to go right out of the box. Simply install the included DJ software – Serato DJ Lite or Hercules' own DJUCED app – plug the braided USB cable into a laptop, and it's all set. The device will, of course, also recognise an existing installation of Serato DJ Pro immediately. Anyone without their own music to mix can even download some free (and royalty-free!) tracks from the Hercules website after registration. Finally, the brand-new and game-changing STEMS feature is particularly exciting, and represents incredible proof of just how layered and genuinely musical DJ technology can be. Whether at home or on the move, the user-friendly Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK2 delivers outstanding performance absolutely anywhere – at a price that absolutely anyone can afford.
Stems refer to the core musical building blocks of a track – generally, this means drums, bass, instruments, and vocals. DJ software such as Serato DJ Pro or DJUCED uses cutting-edge AI technology to automatically split any ordinary stereo track into these four stems, which can then be played individually – or in any configuration or combination. This gives DJs and beatmakers incredible new creative possibilities: It's possible to play an instrumental version on the fly by simply muting the vocals, to create mash-ups by mixing just the "a cappella" vocals of one track over the music of another, and even to give an old track a fresh new feel by muting its bassline and replacing it with a new one. The best part is that all this is possible without much prior knowledge and without expensive controllers – because the accessible and affordable Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK2 supports this technology too, bringing the fascinating world of stem mixing into reach for anyone who's ever been interested in DJing.