Name: Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500
Brand: Hercules
SKU: b0d97578-eab4-4753-9841-49016a6e9724
Price: 299.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.1 (1078 reviews)

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The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is a well-built and durable DJ controller suitable for both beginners and professional DJs. It features a user-frie... more

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Experts recommend Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 more than Pioneer DDJ-SB3

As of 5 Jun 2024, experts prefer Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 over Pioneer DDJ-SB3, but both DJ Controllers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 received 3 recommendations: from Music Radar (24 Apr 2024), DJ Tech Reviews (23 Feb 2024) and Home DJ Studio (26 Feb 2024). By contrast, Pioneer DDJ-SB3 received only 2 recommendations from LandR (8 Nov 2022) and MSpot (23 Jul 2022).

Rank	Change	Price	DJ Controller	Passionate DJ	Music Critic	Equipboard	Music Radar	DJ Tech Reviews	Prime Sound	LandR	MSpot	Home DJ Studio	Guitar Center
4	-1	$300	Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is a durable and versatile DJ controller with a user-friendly interface, a variety of effects, and compatibility with Serato DJ Pro and DJUCED software.	-	-	-	2	6	-	-	-	2	-
14	-3	$759	Pioneer DDJ-SB3 The Pioneer DDJ-SB3 DJ Controller is a versatile and user-friendly option for beginner and intermediate DJs, offering essential controls, customizable features, and compatibility with popular DJ software.	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	2	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 24 Apr 2024 Music Radar ranked Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 as #2

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#2 out of 6 Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500
The best affordable Serato controller

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Source: www.musicradar.com
On 23 Feb 2024 DJ Tech Reviews ranked Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 as #6

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#6 out of 7 Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500
Best Budget Choice

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Source: djtechreviews.com
On 26 Feb 2024 Home DJ Studio ranked Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 as #2

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#2 out of 5 Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500
Best For Beatmatching

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Source: homedjstudio.com
On 8 Nov 2022 LandR ranked Pioneer DDJ-SB3 as #2

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#2 out of 5 Pioneer DDJ-SB3

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Source: blog.landr.com
On 23 Jul 2022 MSpot ranked Pioneer DDJ-SB3 as #2

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#2 out of 10 Pioneer DDJ-SB3

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Source: www.mspot.com

After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the June rankings, Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 outranks Pioneer DDJ-SB3. This is not to say that Pioneer DDJ-SB3 is a bad option. Like Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 outranks Pioneer DDJ-SB3 by 10 positions. This indicates that, as of 5 Jun 2024, Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is more critically acclaimed than Pioneer DDJ-SB3.

Rank	Change	Price	DJ Controller	Passionate DJ	Music Critic	Equipboard	Music Radar	DJ Tech Reviews	Prime Sound	LandR	MSpot	Home DJ Studio	Guitar Center
1	+1	$299	Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 The Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 DJ Controller is a versatile and user-friendly option suitable for both beginner and intermediate DJs, offering a wide range of effects and compatibility with various devices and software options.	9	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	1	7
2	-1	$331	Traktor Kontrol S2 The Traktor Kontrol S2 DJ Controller is a well-designed and feature-rich two-channel controller suitable for beginner and professional DJs, with a club-standard layout, smooth and accurate physical controls, and compatibility with both Mac and Windows operating systems.	12	-	-	-	3	-	-	7	5	-
3	+9	$1499	Rane Four	-	-	-	3	-	2	-	-	-	3
4	-1	$300	Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is a durable and versatile DJ controller with a user-friendly interface, a variety of effects, and compatibility with Serato DJ Pro and DJUCED software.	-	-	-	2	6	-	-	-	2	-
5	-1	$1149	Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR The Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR is a versatile and user-friendly DJ controller that offers a range of features to enhance your DJ performance, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals.	-	2	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-
6	-1	$1599	Pioneer DJ FLX10 The Pioneer DJ FLX10 is a highly versatile and comprehensive DJ controller that offers a wide range of features, high-quality effects, user-friendly navigation, and compatibility with various software programs, making it suitable for professional DJs who require a durable and portable controller for frequent use and travel.	-	-	-	1	2	-	-	-	-	-
7	-1	Check price	Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB2 The Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB2 is a portable and versatile two-channel DJ controller with high-quality built-in effects, intuitive layout, and compatibility with various DJ software.	-	1	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
8	-	$90	Hercules Starlight The Hercules DJControl Starlight is a compact and lightweight DJ controller with touch-sensitive jogwheels, performance pads, and a variety of effects, suitable for novice DJs who want a simple and easy-to-use device for their gigs.	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	5	-	-
9	-2	Check price	Native Instruments S2 MK2 The Native Instruments S2 MK2 DJ controller is a versatile and efficient option suitable for both beginner and professional DJs, with a compact size, user-friendly layout, compatibility with a range of software and operating systems, durable build quality, and standout features such as a wide range of effects, multiple inputs and outputs, and precise control over mixes.	-	5	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
10	New *	$1999	Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV7	-	-	-	-	7	-	-	-	-	1
11	+3	$996	Native Instruments S4 Mk3 The Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 Mk3 DJ Controller is a versatile and feature-packed device that is well-suited for DJs who require multiple channels and a variety of inputs and outputs for their performances.	2	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	-	11
12	+7	$279	Pioneer DDJ REV1 The Pioneer DDJ REV1 DJ Controller is a versatile and reliable controller suitable for both beginner and advanced DJs, with a battle-style layout, powerful effects section, and compatibility with Serato DJ software.	10	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	12
13	-3	Check price	Reloop Mixon-4 The Reloop Mixon-4 DJ Controller is a versatile and durable device with a user-friendly interface, multiple inputs and outputs, and compatibility with various software packages and operating systems, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals.	-	8	-	6	-	7	-	-	-	-
14	-3	$759	Pioneer DDJ-SB3 The Pioneer DDJ-SB3 DJ Controller is a versatile and user-friendly option for beginner and intermediate DJs, offering essential controls, customizable features, and compatibility with popular DJ software.	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	2	-	-
15	-2	Check price	Numark Mixtrack Pro II The Numark Mixtrack Pro II is a user-friendly and versatile two-channel DJ controller that offers a range of features and functions for DJs of all skill levels.	-	3	-	-	-	3	-	-	-	-
16	New *	$89	Numark DJ2GO2 Touch The Numark DJ2GO2 Touch is a compact and portable 2-channel DJ controller with touch capacitive jog-wheels, pitch faders, and four pad modes, ideal for beginner DJs or as a backup setup for small gigs.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	5
19	-2	Check price	Native Instruments S4 MK2 The Native Instruments S4 MK2 DJ controller is a versatile and powerful 4-channel controller that is ideal for DJs who want to mix and transition between multiple audio sources in real-time, with an intuitive and comprehensive design, high-quality effects, and durable build quality.	-	7	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
20	-	$1398	Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 The Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 is a professional-grade DJ controller with a range of features and controls, ideal for DJs who prefer a simpler setup and focus on creating a seamless transition between two tracks.	8	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	-	-
21	+1	$958	Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 The Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 DJ Controller is a versatile and feature-packed device that offers a range of capabilities for DJs, with its four audio channels, wide range of effects, user-friendly interface, high build quality, portability, and compatibility with popular DJ software.	4	-	-	-	-	10	-	-	-	-
22	+1	Check price	Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX The Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX is a versatile and portable 4-channel DJ controller with built-in LCD screens, large jog wheels, and dedicated FX buttons, making it an ideal choice for beginner and intermediate DJs who prioritize ease of transportation and compatibility with Serato DJ software.	13	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-
23	+1	Check price	Pioneer Pro DDJ-SX2 The Pioneer Pro DDJ-SX2 DJ controller is a versatile, high-quality, and user-friendly device that offers exceptional build quality, portability, and compatibility with most software and operating systems.	-	9	-	-	-	8	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

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Total expert reviews: 4

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Total expert reviews: 6

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From Seller:

2-Deck Usb Dj Controller With Built-In Audio Interface And Hardware Input Mixer For Audio Inputs
16 Backlit Rgb Pads, Vinyl Function, Loop In/Loop Out Buttons
Smooth, Original Transitions Between Tracks Thanks To The Filter/Fx Area. Large Jog Wheels With Touch Detection For Scratching
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From Seller:

Intuitive layout, all of the features were designed to be where you need them, when you need them
Add scratch effects to cued and currently playing songs without a turntable thanks to Pad Scratch
Mixing is Seamless with the FX Fade feature .5 inch durable aluminium jog wheel. Weight-4.6 pounds
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