The Hercules DJ Control Inpulse 300 MK2 is a DJ controller designed for beginners and intermediate DJs, it was launched sometime in January, 2023. It is a new version of the original DJ Control Inpulse 300 controllers, with improved features and functions.
The controller comes with two decks, each with touch-sensitive jog wheels, pitch faders, and transport controls. It also has a built-in audio interface with RCA and 1/8″ mini-jack outputs, making it easy to connect to speakers or headphones.

One of the standout features of the Inpulse 300 MK2 is its integration with the DJUCED and Serato DJ lite software, which is included with the controller. DJUCED is a user-friendly DJ software that allows you to easily mix tracks, create playlists, and add effects to your music.
The Inpulse 300 MK2 also includes several other features that make it a great choice for beginners. These include a Beatmatch Guide, which provides visual cues to help you match the beats of two tracks, and Intelligent Music Assistant, which suggests tracks that will work well together based on their key and BPM.
Generally, the DJ Control Inpulse 300 MK2 is a versatile and easy-to-use DJ controller that is well-suited for beginners and intermediate DJs who want to improve their skills and create great-sounding mixes.

KEY FEATURES:
The DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 is a feature-packed DJ controller that offers a wide range of functions and capabilities. Here are some of its key features:
- Two-channel mixer with RCA and 1/8″ mini-jack inputs and outputs
- Touch-sensitive jog wheels for accurate scratching and beatmatching
- Eight performance pads per deck for triggering samples, loops, and hot cues
- Pitch faders and tempo controls for beatmatching
- Beatmatch Guide to assist with beatmatching by providing visual cues
- Intelligent Music Assistant to suggest tracks that will work well together based on key and BPM
- Auto loop function for creating seamless loops of various lengths
- Manual loop function for creating custom loops
- FX Pad with 3 effects per deck and a filter
- DJUCED software included for easy mixing, playlists, and effects
- Slip mode for keeping the music playing during live remixes or scratch sessions
- Vinyl mode for switching between vinyl and digital modes
- Compact and portable design for easy transport
- Compatible with Windows and macOS operating systems
In summary, the DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 offers a range of features that make it an excellent choice for beginner and intermediate DJs who want to improve their skills and create great-sounding mixes.

THE CONTROLS:
The DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 features a variety of controls that allow you to manipulate and mix your music. Here is an overview of the main controls on the controller:
- Jog Wheels – The touch-sensitive jog wheels allow you to scratch, nudge, and adjust the tempo of your tracks.
- Pitch Faders – The pitch faders allow you to adjust the tempo of each deck to match the beats of two tracks.
- Transport Controls – The transport controls (play, pause, cue, and sync) allow you to control the playback of your tracks.
- Performance Pads – The performance pads allow you to trigger samples, hot cues, and loops.
- FX Pad – The FX Pad allows you to apply effects to your tracks, such as filter, flanger, or delay.
- Mixer – The mixer allows you to adjust the volume, EQ, and gain of each deck.
- Navigation and Selection – The navigation and selection buttons allow you to browse and select tracks from your library.
- Browse Encoder – The browse encoder allows you to scroll through your music library quickly.
- Shift Button – The shift button allows you to access secondary functions of other buttons on the controller.
- Vinyl and Slip Mode – The vinyl and slip mode buttons allow you to switch between vinyl and digital modes and enable slip mode for keeping the music playing during live remixes or scratch sessions.
The Hercules product also provides you with a DJ Academy extensive video tutorial, where you can learn the fundamentals of DJing and improve your skills, either directly in the DJUCED software or on the Hercules YouTube channel (for Serato DJ Lite tutorials).

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