Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 Controller - Serato v DJuced - Unboxing, demo & review

Hercules have just dropped the brand new 2 channel controller, and djkit were lucky enough to get an exclusive first look, unboxing and full feature demo!
Could this be the most advanced DJ controller on the market at entry level price range!? Ratzi takes an in depth look at the DJControl Inpulse 500, reviewing all stand out features on both Serato and DJuced.
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[@djkit]

Great news, pre--order before 2nd July 2020 and get a FREE upgrade to Serato DJ Pro! www.djkit.com/hercules/hercules-dj-control-inpulse-500.html

[@Uncle_Princess]

I have just ordered one yesterday, so it'll come next week. This is my first ever controller, first ever time to learn to DJ, so let's see what will happen.

[@MeteorologistJP]

how did you like it?

[@thomasschmitz3765]

There are quite a lot of KZbin videos around about the Hercules Inpulse 500, but none of them come close to your very thouroughful and extremly helpful video. Plus, you took up on both softwares, DJUCED and Serato Lite (and even Pro) to allow amateur DJs to make their own decision about what to use best and how to take out the most of it. Fantastic stuff! Thank you for making and sharing, please keep up with it.

[@djkit]

Thanks Thomas! Check out our channel for plenty more videos like this one!

[@atypical_blk_guy]

Would you recommend this over the ddj 400?

[@adrosorbot1267]

who ever designed this product and features is a genius..

[@djkit]

It's pretty good right!?

[@61barrackroad]

Just ordered this from you guys I can't wait to give this a spin. The fact that Serato DJ Pro comes with a pre-order is what swayed me to buy this controller I have to say. Great review.

[@darc_harmoni4828]

I just switched my next purchase from the flx4 to the Impulse 500. Can’t use Rekordbox but I’ve always been a Serato guy anyway, plus looking forward to experimenting with DJuced. Same price more features and expansion. Thanks for the great reviews!

[@Djucedsoftware]

Great detailed review! Thanks a lot!

[@djheartattack8036]

Yessss a crossover! I love it

[@damnride6771]

Is there a TRANS FX AND ECHO OUT FX on DJUCED?

[@jcarlosjrivera8959]

@@damnride6771 I also have that question

[@marcosgustavo3786]

Greetings from Brazil to your channel. I liked how you, as quickly as possible, could describe all the functions of the DJ Impulse 500. I'm a newbie as a DJ, learning more every day. I love the features of this controller. Even though I can't afford a DJ Impulse 500 right now. I managed to buy a simpler one also from the Brand Hercules (DJ Control Instict P8), but I'm thoroughly studying all the DJ Academy lessons and tips. I hope soon to acquire this controller as soon as possible and study the two included software. Much success to your channel, from your newest subscriber. Hugs to all!!!

[@Radishmantis]

You can use the two filter/fx knobs to apply two effects to a track by changing which track the knob is affecting.

[@angelsgodsent1735]

I use virtual DJ and I love this controller. My other controller that I use is the Hercules JogVision. Both work really well with Virtual DJ. Great review DJKit you da man bro. Keep up the great work. God Bless.

[@djkit]

Thanks for your comment! Don't forget to sub!

[@stevenroberts8054]

Great great review, thanks for sharing both software experience with so much details, great job

[@SomeGuyFromNY]

Just ordered a Mixtrack Pro FX yesterday... I might exchange it for this.

[@rupakmajumdar9959]

I def think this is cooler than the Mixtrack Pro FX!

[@kar9693]

To me, the platinum fx seems better, un prefer the paddle fx, the long pitch fader, the big high quality jogwheels with screen...

[@raheshlr]

Best informative video..I could find related to impulse dj 500..but not sure where do I study to put them in practice on my controller ..

[@djkit]

Glad it helped! Don't forget to sub!

[@blackmuse98]

Thank you DJ kit you just help me out tremendously with that video tutorial bless you keep up the good work and keep grinding my brother

[@djkit]

Glad to help!

[@irving3129]

bro! i was watching other videos on youtube, and i was desagree about mix Filter with FX, but i saw your video how its work and defenetly is a perfect controller to mix

[@donaldshain5647]

Real good video I have been using virtul Dj and the Hercules mixers since the first one it was so small . But I loved it no more records to haul around then I added external hard drive and game over .4 of there mixer now I’m using the jogavision I love it but it was time for a update I think I used it for five years now or more no problems at all . Now I waiting for my Impulse 500 and with updated program all the new updates . One more thing the first mixer no power source USB powered it looked more like lunchbox then a mixer thanks again take care Selector Ras Kalahari.

[@nicholaslim618]

Nice review. I am using start up my DJ with Hercules DJ Inpulse 200. Now I am thinking to get this model to improve my DJ life. Djuced software is nice and easy to use.

[@SantiagoG37]

Amazing video m8 just opened my 500 and this video was all I needed thank you

[@djkit]

No problem, glad it helped! Which software are you using, Serato or DJuced? Don't forget to sub btw.

[@kolan7720]

Thank you, Ive lerarned a lot

[@adenugababafemi8174]

Hi, please can the performance pads Work as drum pads and respond without delay while drumming?

[@hRM3zMusic]

Even with this information I'm conflicted on which software to use.

[@CraiovaNunti]

I use it with the djuced soft.

[@djkit]

What's your favourite feature of that software?

[@barugaharegideon1971]

This is great, thank you!

[@djkit]

You're very welcome! Don't forget to sub for more!

[@DemianS1234]

Het fijne van hercules is hun platform. Daar kan je gratis muziek downloaden elke 1e vrijdag van de maand. Ook 10 tal sample packs kan je allemaal gratis downloaden als je account aan maakt. En is allemaal gratis. Voor beginners zijn er ook lessen geïntegreerd in de djuced. Zeker voor beginners is dit de nummer 1 controller. En voor gevorderden zeker nog erg interessant. Ook regelmatig updates met verbeteringen en verbeteringen die door gebruikers gemeld worden. Voor dit geld heb je echt alles in huis

[@djkit]

Very true! Thanks for your comment, don't forget to sub!

[@ASMRURSTAR]

Question, what speakers u got there?

[@JohnLumapaskeith]

I Want it so bad!

[@jimenezgarciadiegocesar9921]

thanks so much man

[@djkit]

No problem! Don't forget to sub for more!

[@dsm577]

Serato light or djuced? What do people reckon? I’m not sure

[@tyb2944]

Split between ordering the Hercules Inpulse 500 or the DDJ-400. What would you guys say?

[@ajohnstitch]

I would say for the money,size,features and the fact you have 2 types of software with the choice to upgrade to serato pro if you want to take things futher yhen the 500 all day long. I would leave pioneer out until you get further up the models. Although Pioneer have the name the entry models are not great.

[@patrickgonzales9361]

Will it work with VIRTUAL DJ

[@TotalTolik]

All Hercules controllers works with VDJ!

[@marcinek9111]

Good review mate, liked. Must say u sound like Ali G inda house sometimes 😎✌️😁 Peace

[@djkit]

You think so? Hahaha, that's not the first time I have been told that! Thanks for the comment, don't forget to sub!

[@Dj_eshuu]

Hey can anyone please help me?? I want to connect my headphones (3.5mm stereo jack) to my hercules inpulse 500 but the sound is not coming in my headphones.. What to do now??

[@ronaldfloyd790]

Turn the headphone volume up

[@pole12glam]

Great video!

[@djkit]

Glad you enjoyed it! Don't forget to subscribe for more!

[@1djrichie]

I got a question for you. Can you access the sub crates on Serato Dj pro using the browser knob on this controller without having to use touch the actual laptop to do it thanks

[@isaac6424]

I use the same software and Decks , but the sampler isn’t lit up and doesn’t work on that software where as before it had loads of things pre saved on them. On Sarto dj the samples worked fine

[@QLFProductions]

HELP!!!!! Everytime I load a song into DJuced, it's BPM is way off. Is there a setting to prevent this. They all seem to be like +40.

[@djgerbilster]

excellent. just "downgraded" to this from my pioneer ddj-sx2. this old man is tired of lugging that heavy beast around. this DJUCED seems interesting and thinking of giving it a goo. anyone any tips on importing crates from SDJ to DJUCED?

[@AnthoRock27]

I own it and I must say that is a grat controller! I really love it. Can you please tell me how can I work the pads as drum pads? Please ^_^

[@kieranmoby7047]

Do you have to use this with a laptop or can you just use your phone ?

[@QLFProductions]

I really like that energy feature with DJuced. Does Serato Pro have that feature? And where on this controller do I go out to a mixer?

[@djkit]

That feature is specific to DJuced I'm afraid! The outputs are either 1/4" jack or RCA.

[@kristofnagy4883]

I get play with Djuced only

[@daisone]

Great video good explain

[@djkit]

Glad you liked it! Don't forget to sub!

[@kingawfdallaz426]

I can’t hear any audio

[@osh241]

After using this for a few months on Serato Lite and Pro I find the Djuced software does everything I need for home mixing etc. On the software screen you can select addition fx and layer them with the fx button on the controller to have a few on at a time if you need them. I cant fault it only if you want to scratch on it its a not for that. btw I have a a set of 1210's for scratching so maybe Im spoiled! For mixing and everything else I cant fault it for the price it punches.

[@djkit]

Fair play! Are there any other advantages using DJuced?

[@osh241]

@@djkit Another bonus is the bottom 4 pads on Serato Pro do pretty much the same regardless which mode is selected. On DJuced you get 8 of each hotcues, loops, slicers and samples which is grea vs 4 on Serato. The lack of balanced RCA outs is not reallyan issue, at this price point it's no required considering my mixer was 2x the price of this. I spent a lot of time watching reviews and comparing it to the SB3 and Ddj400 and glad I got this, packed full of features for beginner to intermediate and more. Does everything well just not for scratching. Lol

[@djkit]

@@osh241 I think you get all 8 pads when using this with Serato DJ Pro. Glad you made the right choice! Happy mixing!

[@osh241]

@@djkit Cool, I thought when your hit shift and select a function that the bottom 4 pads for the same across the board ie reverse play etc. Maybe that's just lite mode (I only used it for a month as a test) I would consider Serato Pro as part of the Serato ecosystem as I could and dvs to my setup then. 👌 thanks

[@CraiovaNunti]

I also use djuced. Is the first Day of purchasing. Seems ok. To many options for soft... lite, PRO, virtual dj... I prefer the one for him, from hercules.

[@ETHZchannel]

Are you able to beat jump using the controller on serato pro ? I’m having trouble

[@damnride6771]

Is there a TRANS FX AND ECHO OUT with DJUCED?

[@DJPocholo]

How do you change the pitch range? Anyone please 🙏🏼

[@fausto412]

This vs DDJ SR2? what do I get with an SR2 for the increase in cost?

[@ben0220]

Do the jogweels feel the same as the ones on the DJ Control Inpulse 200 and 300?

[@TheKunec]

I'm on the market for my first controller. This one, as well as the new Numarks, are awesome but I really don't want to pay extra for Serato Pro and every little plugin and quirk after a couple of months. What are your thoughts on this DJUCED software, is it any good? I think Rekordbox is a massive advantage out of the box and that's why I'm still leaning towards the DDJ-400... please advise

[@djkit]

To be honest, I haven't used DJuced enough to advise, however, it does have advantages on this controller with the tutorial functions for beginner DJs. Rekordbox is a great software as you don't have to upgrade to pro or anything. If you do go with Serato, it is so worth upgrading to Pro IMO!

[@melvin06gustafsson54]

Hi, very good video. Ok so I have always been courius about djing and how it works. I love music and love to play piano, in fact that I’m acually making music in Logic Pro, But however I think I’m going to buy this inpulse 500, but the thing is that I dont have and real dj speakers. But i have a bluetooth speaker with built in battery. (JBL PARTYBOX 110) Do you think I can use that speaker and plug in in the dj controller, or is it something I should think about? Thanks for answering

[@djkit]

Hey Melvin, thanks for your comment! Yes you can use that speaker, just plug the DJ Controller in via the Aux input on the speaker!

[@oldskooldancemusic1]

Great review, im in the market for a £300 controller, cant decide though :(

[@djkit]

Check this comparison out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXTNoaqtq5uor6s

[@infomoizermekanik3223]

what about using it with virtual dj?

[@armgod1]

100 functional with VDJ license

[@jaynaik5897]

Will this controller work with Traktor Pro 3 software?

[@Guddusedit04]

How much

[@djkit]

£279: www.djkit.com/hercules/hercules-dj-control-inpulse-500.html

[@GcjBoo]

I bought this inpulse 500 but the djuicwd lags or doesn't work well ,am sure is something about the computer am using it with right now ... O have an imac 2015 I gues qith Sierra, 20gb ram, 1 tb memory so I really think the djuiced has got some kibdno f bugs? Would it be better if I dj with serato light?

[@djkit]

Definitely give Serato a go and if that lags too then you will know it's a problem with your laptop!

[@ChoiceSustainable]

If your music library is on KZbin can you still use this board??

[@djkit]

No. None of the DJ softwares support music from KZbin.

[@samuelsuffolk]

I was looking for a unit to get back in to DJing at first I was looking at the Pioneer DDJ 400 then comes along the Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX and then this comes along. Now I have no idea what to go for, please HELP people!!!!!!

[@joakimsafstrom8405]

DDJ 400 if You plan on playing any club gigs (CDJ)

[@hidalgohouse3815]

DDJ 400 impossible to find at its 249 price..out of stock everywhere due to everyone djing at home right now. Going for 500 on ebay.

[@samuelsuffolk]

@@hidalgohouse3815 This is what I have found so started to lean towards the Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX.

[@joakimsafstrom8405]

If availability is a problem for the 400 I would say the Numark if You have scratch ambitions but You will need a small mixer for both out if gigging, the Hercules has better output options, a little bigger, I like the position of pitch/tempo faders better but they are a little shorter. The Hercules looks like a mid level $600-$800 controller.

[@poekiekonijn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpSZqHxof9B-p9k

[@TheMickarus]

Qobuz no longer supports Djuiced 😕

[@garrywashington6495]

The sound goes into the controller, then out with the rca cables, to the speakers correct?

[@kubamakuch7273]

Yes, or 6.3 mm jacks if u prefer

[@VIKASTHAKOR]

i have recently buy this controller but i have no laptop and tab plz tell me how to connect a mobile phone inpluse 500 plz reply sir

[@goodvibes.151]

Use a camera adapter for iPhone

[@marcohifiRastaSkullsound]

how do you increase the pich value from 8+ 16+ 50+

[@djkit]

Use the tempo button above the pitch sliders!

[@renerodriguez1876]

This or the Numark Platinum fx ? As a backup controller, best for the money?!

[@snapinsolite3494]

Rene Rodriguez This for sure ! and you can have serato pro for free if you buy the hercules 500 into 11/06/2020 - 02/07/2020

[@rupakmajumdar9959]

Same I say go for this.

[@steveallen3335]

Can you use this controller with an iPad Pro 2020? With adapters to support power?

[@armgod1]

Yup + djay

[@tmitchable]

Hello, does DJ software DJuiced download for free?

[@djkit]

Yes indeed! www.djuced.com/downloaddjuced/

[@DrFaisalFA]

Mode 6 on Serato DJ Pro is cutting off from this video

[@itoridayo]

Where can i get one online and be sent here in the Philippines :((

[@armgod1]

Amazon US

[@lovedawnlynn]

Does anyone know if this controller is compatible with iPad Pro and Algoriddim djay??

[@armgod1]

Yes it controls djay pro 100% BUT djay pro controls ~66% of its hardware features. Djay pro AI leaves alot of the nice little functions of the Hercules 500 unused. Those little LEDs we love to see lighting up especially in dark environments are OFF 1. The ring LED on the rotary selector OFF 2. The 2 big white deck 1/2 activity indicator LEDs OFF 3. The 4 little white-lit FX buttons OFF 4. The green lit writings for TEMPO & BEAT ALIGN OFF 5. THE 8 white/red directional arrows OFF 6. The white-lit Quantize button OFF Cheers!

[@2119rocky]

Just got this controller, what software is better to use with this controller, Djuiced or DJ lite

[@djkit]

It depends what you are using it for! If you are learning to DJ, DJuced offers more tuition, however, Serato is more common amongst other controllers if you were to ever upgrade.

[@2119rocky]

@@djkit ok thanks

[@richardhunte9601]

Hey DJKit, does the beat match guide work in Serato Pro? I'm a beginner DJ but purchased the pro version so I could use the record function, so the beat match guide would be great for me

[@djkit]

Richard Hunte No it doesn’t work in Serato, only DJuced.

[@osh241]

You won't need it, between the bmp display and the beats/bars on screen it's easy.

[@armgod1]

Beat guide works, in serato dj pro, virtual dj, and djuced. The guide doesn't work in djay pro or serato lite

[@bitangayves2125]

U can record in djuced.

[@adisa_c444]

does this controller work with virtual dj?

[@djkit]

Yes! www.virtualdj.com/manuals/hardware/hercules/inpulse500/setup.html

[@schonerraven1196]

i find it gr8, but to not have the option to combine fx and filter is a pretty big problem to me

[@djkit]

Perhaps it will come in a firmware update!

[@andyjones3282]

The main 1/4" output Jack's are labelled as UNbalanced, I think you said balanced, just a slip of the tongue I'm sure.

[@rupakmajumdar9959]

Nah he said unbalanced

[@ajohnstitch]

He says balanced rca of all things. That's a no no straight out the gate.

[@lorenzosabini527]

This or piooner Ddj 400?

[@poekiekonijn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpSZqHxof9B-p9k

[@ajohnstitch]

I would say for the money,size,features and the fact you have 2 types of software with the choice to upgrade to serato pro if you want to take things futher yhen the 500 all day long. I would leave pioneer out until you get further up the models. Although Pioneer have the name the entry models are not great.

[@ajohnstitch]

Fernando Alonso doppelganger.

[@djkit]

Hahaha really?

[@miltaras11]

i better use it with traktor

[@djkit]

Why? It's made for Serato and DJuced!

[@miltaras11]

@@djkit you can use the full capabillities of it without switching programs

[@aliawaji3147]

I an a first 😍

[@soundscapes6914]

you got paid for the review!!! not difficult to marke out

[@evaristohr8839]

DO NOT waste your money on this controller

[@djkit]

Why don't you like it Evaristo?

[@evaristohr8839]

@@djkit is not an accurate controller even if Im using Serato Pro, so now Im returning it to Amazon. I recomend to buy equipments with recongnized brands like Roland, Pioneer, Native Instruments.

[@shawnwaldrop3702]

I bought mine this week. Far from a waste. It’s different, with some unique features but definitely not a waste.

[@bitangayves2125]

Been using mine with virtual dj, its perfect. Not a waste at all

[@jjjamell]

my hercules 500 djuiced keep crashing with error message when playing music ,how i fix that?

[@djkit]

You would need to speak to Hercules support!