Hercules DJcontrol Inpulse T7 Review | Best DJ product of the year?

[@jacepearson2680]

I have the Hercules Impulse 500. Such a great controller.. I can only imagine how great this is

[@fry292]

Yeah same, only problem I had with mine was the white markers for the slider just vanished very quickly over time, unlike the experience I had with the Inpulse 300, but I was so happy with it I didn't give a shit about sending it back and saying "Oi, replace this please!" and just kept using it anyway lol. It is a solid controller, but I think it would have been even better if they had the FX features on the 300 controllers to go in tandem with the FX features already in the central mixer area so you had room for extra functionality without having to rely on tweaking the features in Djuced. Well worth the money though despite the faded crossfader markings on mine.

[@benmiles00]

Mine was great for 3 years but now the left volume slider has basically failed so I can't use that side any more; software only now. Kind of a clincher eh? Plus they have zero warranty or repair options in Australia so I'm screwed. Time to get a new one. I'd never recommend them if someone lives in Australia.

[@vannahgraceful4079]

i'm planning to buy it

[@rapwithzorro]

Absolutely love the review. I’ve always had 2 sets. My stay at home set consists of mk2 technics 1210s with Reloop Elite Mixer and Phase. My gig unit was a Numark NS7 II. However the Numark is dying (as good as dead) I don’t do many gigs. I record Radio shows on my home set. So this is a serious consideration. I would go for the Rane One if I had Rane One money, but, I don’t. I do hope that upgrades for the crossfader will come soon as this seems to be the biggest negative from yourselves and Mojaxx.

[@Thatfunkytrumpet]

I have been testing one for about a month, and really didn't expect much. I was floored by how user friendly it is, and the upgraded faders do make a huge difference. As someone who regularly uses multiple forms of equipment, I'd recommend this for the price point, stems and weight for any DJs beginning to professional. The only thing I don't like as much is the xfader being so close to the upfaders.. Other than that this is a great controller for the price, especially when compared to the One or the Rev7.

[@SF-br8bu]

How did you change the faders?

[@AngelD68]

I think all you experts should mention on any of these controller, dj gear reviews, that a high spec laptop should be used. I have a rev 1 and with my laptop which is 2 years old, it's hitor miss with certain features working, mainly vinyl mode

[@ferfzero4333]

I hate that the current DJ software are so hardware intensive- Scratch Live ran flawlessly on practically a graphic calculator

[@meyerdigitalfilm]

truee Scratch live was on my oldest MBP back in the days and ran without any issues..since its is serato pro you always need a state of the art macbook@@ferfzero4333

[@matess9673]

Belt drive is no problem. Numark came up with a much better controller of course without the belt drive many years ago, just no one is looking at it. I mean Numark NS7, NS7FX, NS7II and NS7III. Currently they are not produced, just why ...

[@miyagithedj]

Because the Rane One exists. Rane and Numark are both owned by inMusic, so they aren't going to compete against each other. The Rane One is what an NS7IV would have been, minus the 2 extra channels.

[@bobheyotue9850]

I have a numark NS7 I just need to replace the faders and it’ll be brand new 😂.

[@ferfzero4333]

Belt drive has plenty of torque for 7” platters. We’ve been getting down on portable belt drive tables for years now. It’s a bit touchy for blends- but software helps fill the gaps

[@Madness915eptx]

Does it have pitch control

[@whatshappeningnow876]

e fight out numark then do everything numark did a talk as if

[@MaxiSokrates]

If you look at how much money other companies want for controllers with moving platters, then Hercules just ate all the other manufacturers of DJ controllers. But Pioneer in particular is now mostly out of the game anyway. They sell their products as if they were all designer pieces. As well as selling designer t-shirts for £500+ (or Euro, Dollar or whatever)

[@CasmurMusic]

Pioneer do so because they know people will buy. A lot of old and new DJs are trapped into the ‘club standard’ mindset so will always favour Pioneer over everything regardless of the price. I agree that Hercules killed it got what they’re offering at this price point in comparison to the competitors.

[@castlecouple9341]

Sampler volume? I don't see it. Can it be mapped through Serato pro? Say maybe use headphone cue knob since I don't use that anyways?

[@ignoranceisnotatrend4669]

People say it's not a professional unit, well what's making it not one? One can argue that it's the same as the rane one but just not built in a metal chassis

[@ianlocke4877]

What was the point in the shite faiders for scratching...after putting vinyl like platters.....

[@ferfzero4333]

Infofader minis should plug right in for a direct swap on the faders. Sucks they didn’t come installed from the factory. I absolutely love it on my Stanton STX.

[@CosticaKristianDiVogli]

This is belt-drive, not direct-drive?

[@Simone-xe9cw]

I can see it losing grip and constancy here and there after a while, no matter how strong the torque is... It's a pass for me. Too bad, I had hopes for this one.

[@mecdj]

Excellent Review I’d like one just to play with instead of setting up my heavy Technics ! I used a SRT 1000 normally but this is excellent value !

[@Crossfader]

That seems to be what a lot of people want this for!

[@majorchutzpah7265]

It comes with Serato dj lite, does that mean no stems? How much would it cost to upgrade?

[@eroticostudios]

My question exactly

[@lawrencebyrdsong7570]

Dj lite has stems

[@saccomat72]

ciao .. è compatibile con virtual dj 2021?

[@2119rocky]

Can’t beat this controller for the money. Where can I get the white vinyl ?

[@KhaleafMustafa]

Does it instantly play when you hit a hot cue without pressing the play button just like the Rane One does? Thanks!

[@Crossfader]

Yep!

[@sl0w_racer]

I have a rev7 which i love. I just wish they added stands for it like with this unit

[@DjTecniq]

You can easily buy adhesive rubber pads to put underneath the Rev 7 for more height which is what most users have done including myself.

[@sl0w_racer]

@DjTecniq I made some myself so I could get a monitor under it. Should not have to do this on a £1800 unit though.

[@binhiddin1]

Question. If I already have Serarto DJ pro license already on my computer would it work with this or do I need to purchase another license

[@miyagithedj]

If you own gear that unlocks Serato Pro, you do not own a Serato license. The hardware unlocks the software. If you own gear that unlocks Serato Lite, you need to purchase a Pro license from Serato if you want to use Pro. If you have purchased a Pro license, you may activate it on multiple computers, but you can only be logged in to two at once.

[@mundomegamix2140]

Podrias compartir el archivo del vinyl para mandar hacerlo igual que el suyo me gusto como se ve se lo agradeceria

[@keyboyrecords]

Where do I buy the white platters?

[@alexis_katsis1168]

nice video my friend...tell us the sound cart is good?

[@eniraranda6712]

If the belt breaks will music still play or will the belt need to be replaced first?

[@ferfzero4333]

Belt shouldn’t break. It might stretch out after a decade or so… but, the controller will be long dead and obsolete before that ever happens

[@calmambience1404]

How good is the T7 for playing on larger sound systems or festivals?

[@GS-ow9us]

I agree with an earlier comment, having the ability to swap in an innofader for scratching would be a plus. Also, belt drive can be ok as long as the belt system itself is of good quality. The numark pt01 is also belt driven and ive had issues with it slipping off. Ive had to customize the unit quite a bit to get it truly scratch worthy. Overall, decent review and the hercules looks promising.

[@zanetorkington4877]

Hercules should take the lead with a similar controller with 10 inch platters. Add some xlr and booth outs, phono in, better faders. Charge more and would still sell well. Before others do, be first to market

[@Mellowdz]

Bought it, then sent it back, next day, impossible to keep it in sync, way too much drifting, belt drives are a major issue unfortunately on this unit, such a shame

[@grahamkelly8662]

I’m getting so Annoyed. Every time I decide to buy a controller, someone comes up with something like you just wrote and I’m like, oh god, back to the search. I was set on Denon sc live4 to switch from vinyl to digital, for convenience but I heard of so many problems. The prime 4 plus seems great but again, too many negatives. Now I’m set on buying 2 pioneer Cd decks. I just need to make sure it has a motorised platter. Least I can plug into my mixer and mix pure digital without hassle of going through vinyl. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve loved vinyl for 20 years and always will love and prefer it BUT mixing digital, juat seems fun and more convenient and would be nice to have option. I see pointer cj decks for £2400 and they look so much more perfect. Only problem is, I have £1800. I could save the other £600 in few months but then I’d only have 1 cd deck and would take me about 1 more year to save up and buy another. So I just don’t know what to do. I’m going to see if I can get the pioneer for around £1000 each. I don’t really care about streaming. Well it would be nice to get amazon music but main thinks I need is good quality device , motor platter and to feel like vinyl.

[@DJGALAXYPRODUCTION]

I don't know about buying that and then you have to spend a little more money for the upgrade on the custom crossfaders. I just purchased the rane one and I'm happy with it

[@willitdungeon1956]

I'd love to see a shootout between this and the kontrol s4 mk3

[@omerabdullah1808]

one smala question i can make it work with rekordbox ?

[@saulorodrigues7042]

Amigo, me tira umas dúvidas fazendo um favor….eu tenho uma impulse 500 e acho os pads meios duros ,na t7 os pads são melhores?E a outra duvida é o seguinte ,tem a função scrasth banks nesse modelo usando o serato dj pro?

[@jaishad]

I’m impressed

[@dr.seboyaPails]

is a crossfader reverse possible here?

[@d3j4v00]

Still got fingers crossed for the standalone EngineOS version.

[@djom-amari]

Yes!

[@Dunsparth]

I’m between this or a rev 5 I am no beginner to djing been at this for 11+ years just always have used turntables but no longer have the space for that so need to minimize won’t be spinning anywhere but my bedroom as I do this as a hobbyist also not bound to one software but am familiar in traktor even tho neither of these controllers are traktor based which one should I get ?

[@NeelleeStenat]

Does anyone have a solution to problem with static noise and crackling? Apparently, Windows laptop owners often encounter this problem, including me.

[@grahamkelly8662]

Would an average laptop at about £300 be good enough to run this controller? I have old laptop with windows 7 will this work?

[@karinepotvin4095]

Hello Thank you for all your videos. I’m about to buy this controller I did want a booth but hey. My question is: Can I use the RCA and XLR outputs at the same time. RCA for booth monitors controlling the volume with the monitors amp And XLR as main Thank you

[@karinepotvin4095]

Yes It would be the same volume output. But if your monitors has an inbuilt amp, then you can control it that way.

[@SuperBubba360]

So if I get the T7 for $700, purchase serato pro $300 and purchase the after market fader, who knows how much that's gonna be maybe $150, its gonna be like $450 less than the Rane One. Does anybody know if the Rane One has dedicated stem buttons?

[@hollywoodthedj1673]

The Rane one does not have dedicated stems buttons but it lets you assign any of the pad modes that you don’t use like Hot cue, Saved Loop, Roll, Sampler & Slicer I have the Rane one and I assigned my slicer pad mode to the stems pads and it’s easy to use!

[@d3j4v00]

Innofader block is $175 so yeah.

[@ferfzero4333]

Second hand Rane One going for about $900. As much as I love brand new gear- def getting a fair deal trumps popping tags.

[@desibeattie8218]

I had the inpluse 500, there was such a lack of gain on the master volume

[@albertozobbio4642]

Is it possible to move faster forward and back on a track?

[@miguelortiz7658]

Im use to using the hercules dj controller for smart phones & am ready to move on to this, one thing i can't figure out, can i use the Djay app still with this to function as i do with the smart phone hercules controller, please very important if someone can answer, thankyou.

[@djeslic5377]

I'm sorry but I personally could never feel comfortable buying a belt drive turn table let alone a belt drive controller.... I'll have to pass on this one.

[@anthonygato407]

ya... at some point one would have to ask themselves, 'ok what exactly am I doing here?' maybe its ok on Halloween if you are wearing a DJ costume.

[@anthonygato407]

these companies have gotten a bunch of people whipped up with these youtube videos with new products releasing every other month. they pay these kids to monkey hump these controllers to looked all hyped up but its not even musical these cats are into 'routines' like damn monkeys in the circus humping each other for peanuts and drugs, just to get through the next big routine on pleasure island and they definitely leave as men from that place. like dude that controller has 10 hot cue pads

[@djeslic5377]

@@anthonygato407 Plus there's no Booth output on this controller... Why? (In what dimension is this the best dj product of the year?)

[@thefreestylefroggy]

how does it even match the NS7?

[@hoanquach537]

Ddj flx6 and t7. What should i choose? Thanks guys

[@TjekkerNL]

I had the flx6 for couple of weeks, but I was disappointed about the quality of the controller. knobs and faders are plastic crap. Not pioneer build quality. I got a DJM800. maybe the expectation was to have the same quality. I returned the flx6. I dont own a hercules T7, but thinking about buying one. Looks beter with more features, and spinning platers. :)

[@snoopyny]

Can you use this controller in virtual dj pro

[@andrewvanw]

Serato lite

[@CarlosMunoz1980]

Belt drive is deal breaker. Heat and rubber don't mix. And will they keep selling them separately?

[@stanleymays3824]

When you say heat and rubber don’t mix, are you referring the heat from the ambient temperature?

[@CarlosMunoz1980]

@@stanleymays3824 Yes! The environment mate! Rubber is rubber. I need to know how the heat will affect the unit. From my experience, the tempo fluctuates.

[@GendaMaiden]

Dont have beat slice?

[@gegacancerino1919]

@crossfader can U make compared review between Inpulse T7 and NS7 mk.3..??? There's a pros & cons between them both considering they came in simillar built, except the NS7 mk.3 comes with detachable screen..

[@rapwithzorro]

I’m not sure about mkIII but, my MkII is no longer supported by Serato. You can run an archived version but you won’t have stems. I only started to use stems about 6 months ago on my Reloop Elite Mixer. Which does stems very, very well. Once I’ve gone stems I can’t go back.

[@miyagithedj]

The base unit of the NS7III is still supported but the display isn't going to work on newer versions of Mac OS(Big Sur+) or Win 11.

[@djkingbobbyhaiti]

On which site can I order the Hercules? Please 🙏🏼

[@scottishSloth]

Hercules

[@djjameshayes9766]

Bought the T7 Premium edition, loved it except on my 5th gig it was completely dead. Plugged it in and got nothing.. sending it back 1st thing in the morning. Lost all trust in it.

[@djvalpacinolewis5315]

Hi iv'e discovered a bug with the T7 / Serato can anyone else confirm this. Switch off anti drift in serato dj software then load the same song in both decks my right deck's tempo become's way slower than the left & i have to increase the tempo to +5 percent to match the same song this doesn't happen in Virtual dj or Djuiced the fix is to leave anti drift on but then you encounter cue drift when you beat juggling iv'e created a ticket with the serato support team about this..

[@Zebsta85]

Its a shame that it comes not with Serato Pro. It would have been a no brainer. 200Euro plus its then 900...

[@dancarthen3634]

Hercules makes an upgraded fader set for $79

[@JslimSlaps]

I want this 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@leonzalirchirl2828]

Hey crossfader team Does my controller the decontrol inpulse 200 work with Rekordbox and if so how do I map the controller and get access stems and put my own made DJ samples in rekordbox and is there any way to align beat grids just into they’re lined up when songs are loaded

[@mainourtv]

Rekordbox is a pioneer only software. It only works with pioneer boards.

[@djsheldonstone842]

I just got it and doesn't work. I already have serato dj lite. Took it out the box hook it up and nothing. I can't download drivers. And nothing is moving

[@taneltolsting2900]

No separate controls for beat jump? Sorry, I can't do without that, not after using denons gear. Other than that, this gear is really teasing to be used.

[@DJCombo212]

I already buy one. I'm just waiting for them to ship Where'd you got those XLRs output their colorful. They look pretty cool. And do you know if if I can get bigger knobs with rubber on them so I can't. I have problems with my fingers and I had to rain one to because it looks like that one. That's why I got it. But in where do you get those covered for your platters or the platters and white? I would like to get Ben and gold color or the obviously something yeah

[@MrShahnilesh1975]

How's your experience?

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

2023, people (djs and club goers) want their motorized platters back…with all digital, sealed up tight, and insane processors, software and compatibility, no more excuses for industry not to standardize on something legit like they did 1200’s…let’s goooo 😎🖤🍭😜

[@eroticostudios]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Capachinno]

Nice starter controller but without direct drive platters and quality faders this is going to be passed by me. I'll wait for a direct drive model. Awesome review though 👏🏿

[@dancarthen3634]

Just get a Rev7 lol

[@Mind.muscle.connection]

This would have been a great controller if it had direct drive platters instead of the belt drive.

[@Mack1155]

It’s a nice controller but I will wait for the upgrade no one want to buy a new controller with one USB 😢

[@entyce66]

i feel that for beginners a belt drive isn’t bad now if you are a scratch dj scratch this unit off your list

[@lordplantpot]

Nice one Hercules has produced a Rane one lite half the price brilliant. Pioneer DJ Get a grip please Your Gucci DJ policy price structure is a piss take.

[@thomasamos4055]

White 7 inch singles.. giving me flashbacks.

[@benmiles00]

Looks good as a replacement for my faulty 3yo Hercules Inpulse 500. 🤬 However since no one wants to perform warranties on their products in Australia I have to consider other options purely in case something goes wrong with it, again.

[@Garymoffitt]

Did you guys raise your course prices!! Sheesh guys….. why more?!

[@DJWadd_ell]

Thought you guys would like to know my T7 survived getting a whole beer spilled on it 😬

[@spen.g]

🔥🔥🔥

[@CornishNews]

Hercules has a chance to smoke all the big boys, then they blew it 😂

[@ErickeverRB]

Why do you say they blew it?

[@CornishNews]

@@ErickeverRBbelt drive is as bad as saying "Sync button" to a turntable DJ and those faders won't last 5 minutes. It's a shame because at first glance I was really impressed

[@ErickeverRB]

Felt that. I have a reloop spin 7in belt driven, it's not the greatest but with an upgraded fader it's worth the practice. Direct drive would be much more expensive and not to mention heavier. If they can find a way to replace the faders it may have potential. I agree 100% faders are critical!

[@CornishNews]

@@ErickeverRB it does look epic though. When my prime 2 dies, I'll have a look to see if it's advanced with the faders and durability, then might get one for my weekly gig.

[@djreech]

Pre ordered already - shocking that Hercules delayed the original release date 😂😅😅

[@djwirezupdatempo..9813]

lol..... good to go then..... great review

[@yonbelgason]

The USB power controller has terrible sound. I'm glad it's power, and I hope they use some of that power for their soundcard

[@djwizard256]

AM THE FIRST TO COMMENT HERE, IF YOU LOVE THIS CHANNEL DROP A HEART EMOJI♥

[@tyethescrybe3807]

Shout out to DJ Puffy

[@davidcummings5984]

Scratching is played out, so I'm not interested in scratching ... but the controls & the factvyou can add to the stems interesting, I'm impressed.

[@areht_kpemjiya4356]

Головка звукоснимателя г3м производства СССР фирма радиотехника 🤙

[@robertschnobert9090]

Слава Україні! 🇺🇦

[@djsmitty717]

Belt drive anything doesn't work for me but other than that it looks good.

[@Positive_Tea]

This ain't a Gemini belt drive from the 90s. This is a super short belt with a proper motor. It works just as fast and responsive as a direct drive. Have you tied a portable scratch unit like the Stanton STX? Scratching and mixing on small belts actually works.

[@Viikk]

@@Positive_Tea And it's far better than the small scratch belt driven units.

[@DanielleKingdjdinosaur]

great entry level dj product

[@roymoxley2587]

Junk belt drive Where are all these dj’s that want spinning platters I’m not going back I own technics 1200 since 1988 I still have them but after using controllers for years No thanks

[@DJLyncho]

Would love to have a go on it but Ill stick with the pro. Plus i love engine DJ 😁

[@MiriAk-yt9kr]

Bask 😊

[@OriginalBadRobotz]

👀 Numark

[@DJCokoPopz]

Every time you say "D-Juiced," I cringe. The DJuced software is pronounced "Juiced." The "D" is silent, smh

[@careem3463]

Bruh the only people who knew that is the Hercules's marketing department lol

[@DJCokoPopz]

@careem3463 lol 🧢... Anyone who has a Hercules controller and went through their DJ academy knows this.

[@careem3463]

@@DJCokoPopz very little percentage of djs use Hercules. I have had 2 of their controllers and I have no idea what academy you're talking about, let alone going through it

[@DJCokoPopz]

@careem3463 Hercules controllers are very popular amongst beginner DJs. Hence why they are able to make an affordable one with moving platters. The reason you don't know about the DJ Academy because it's built in DJuced. There's also a DJuced channel on KZbin with the trainings. I said all that to say just cause you don't know, doesn't mean nobody else did. And I don't work for Hercules' Marketing Dept lol

[@AngelD68]

@@careem3463😂

[@dj.mb_one]

You will not recommend belt drive turntables? Technics 1210 is the best turntable in world and nothing is better 😂😂 but it need skill not just sync button to play on them 😂

[@robertschnobert9090]

Haha real DJs use DAT, not records. Can't bring 1000 records with you on an airplane, can you? Hahaha 🌈

[@dj.mb_one]

@@robertschnobert9090 omg another who knows jack about djing.. Do some research. You need only 2 vinyls you tool and alot of mp3.. I let you figure out if you know how. 😂😂😂 BTW there is nothing like real dj. I guess you have been a dj for 15 min since you don't know anything about it . 😂😂😂

[@dj.mb_one]

@@robertschnobert9090 ps. Btw What do you think djs did before? 😂😂😂Learn a bit about it then comeback. Right now you are a noob 😂😂😂

[@Jay_Kayy]

​@@robertschnobert9090 real DJs jockey discs. If you aren't jockey ling discs, you're not DJing. Plan and simple.

[@WesWookBeats]

Belts .... concerns

[@illusivebounce]

flimsy and belt driven. it’s a firm no from every angle. can’t see anyone paying what this costs and being happy with it. pointless bit of kit, trying to do too much at a lower price point. reminds me of them numark packages u used to get years ago with 2 belt driven turntables and the bluedog mixer, absolutely pointless

[@daancnossenful]

For this money you can better go for a pioneer controller

[@davehernandez8636]

Fisher Price

[@chris_noswe]

No Rekordbox, no buy.

[@DjTecniq]

Don’t believe the hype on this thing i got one and it weighs like 10 pnds it’s an extremely delicate unit. Backspin is god awful on it. Was gonna be a back up to my Rev 7 but i would never take this thing out on a gig it’s market is bed room use. My right fx lever was bent right out the box. If it’s cheap it’s too good to be true. Just keeping it real

[@djbigtymebeats]

I got one too done least 6gigs with it no problem

[@quali2010]

Haha the same comment from you in an other video of this controller 😅

[@DJLondonOfficial]

Shit works good with me

[@idread1104]

Just get a thinner slit mat and this thing spins back for days....

[@DrVagax]

Works fine over here, I love mine to bits

[@user-gm2lq1nu9o]

Wrong rev 7

[@v3lin3on]

Belt tho

[@djsamsiafrica]

give away

[@MOURDEEP1]

Absolute Bs!! Hell no Belt Drive Belts pop way to easy Really now you're using rubber bands.

[@AparatorulPoporului]

To expensive...

[@AparatorulPoporului]

@@fux6910 with 1500€ u get original platters sh, not this bs....

[@DjTecniq]

Def affordable. Most retailers have payment plans too. I have a Rev7 now “that” was expensive. This cost half of what i make at a wedding. Start charging more at your gigs. 🤷🏻‍♂️