![]() These functions are nothing new in DJ software but having dedicated buttons for them on the controller at such a low price point is quite unheard of. So even if you are pressing play in-between two beats, the software will move your action to the closest beat, helping the DJ stay in time. Quantize when enabled will take the DJ’s action on buttons and snap them to the beat grid. ![]() Great for scratching and momentary effects. Once finished the track will return to where it would have been if you had not done anything. Slip Mode is a feature that when turned on, enables you to manipulate the playback of the selected track (Scratching, looping etc). Hercules has opted to include dedicated buttons for the slip and quantize functions which are quite rare for a beginner controller. Unfortunately, there is no way to change the effect from the controller itself, you’ll need to do that on the computer. You can turn the effects on and off, change how much effect is applied (wet/dry) and how often the effect repeats (beat value). This plastic feels a bit cheaper than that used in rival units but all the buttons are highly responsive, even if they are quite noisy in operation.Īt the top of the two-deck sections, Hercules has placed dedicated controls for the inbuilt effects. ![]() Making us question the quality of cables that come with controllers five times the price of this one!įinally, it’s worth noting the hard plastic used for all the buttons on the controller. The braided USB B cable that Hercules include is very nice indeed. You won’t require an external power source for the Inpulse 300, the computer is powers the unit. The large 14cm jog wheels are touch-sensitive but unlike rival controllers, you can turn this feature off on the controller itself thanks to the dedicated vinyl mode button. The controller is 48cm wide and 29cm tall meaning it is almost identical in size to the rival Pioneer DDJ-400 and SB3 units with a very similar layout. Just like all controllers at this price point, Hercules has opted for a full plastic construction with the Inpulse 300. ![]() ![]() With built-in tools to help DJ’s learn the basics, does this budget-friendly controller do enough to sway users away from the bigger brands? Let’s find out! The Build The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 300 is an entry-level controller that takes aim at the beginner DJ’s who want a controller to help develop their beat matching skills. ![]()
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