The Innofader team have confirmed that their drop-in replacement for all 3 faders will in fact cost just $149. Sounds like a bargain to me! It should be in stores when the T7 releases in September, and I’ll be getting one in for review on here.
@@MatthewLambert-x6oI’m not sure if it will need to be calibrated, but installation will be totally simple - there’s only one cable connector block to clip in and out, as you’re replacing the single board which all 3 faders are on.
Great about the faders but does it have a crossfader reverse switch (for scratching in hamster)? I can't tell if the switch between the upfaders is a crossfader curve or reverse switch? Or is it just in Serato software to select crossfader reverse?
Yeah, when is the next 4 channel controller with motor wheels coming. It's been a while since the Numark NS7 III and the Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3. So yeah, would love the see the Rane 4 with motors now that we're past the STEMS.
I will sugest stick tape for crossfader for better cutting. Stick on both sides to limit distance. I was doing that on old mixers. Work for me. Anyway great equpiment for this price 👍👍👍
Yeah we used to tape a small penny or some people used gromits if they wanted to really flex. To be fair flash said he made the first mixer with crazy glue haha
Well done Hercules I think you have a hit there right size im thinking under 10 pounds very mobile may an iPad mini (back pack friendly)running seroto lite hook up to a home stereo perfect for that holiday party with friends and fam....it can use a few tweaks here and their but over all I like it.....mojaxx great job as alway.....when is the release date? Hercules 👍
Unbelievably impressed with what you get for £599-£600.50 UK, spinning platters are my next for sure stepping up from the SX2 not that the SX2 is bad but I have wanted a reasonably priced spinning platter as much as I am do drawn to the Rane One…..Will definitely upgrade to the Innofader eventually as and when… Amazing bit of kit Love, Purpose n Peace MCD 😊
Hey Mojaxx ! Great review ! The "4beat" under the IN button just need to keep pressed to make a 4 beat loop (like a CDJ ^^) Also, STEMS will probably change in the future in DJUCED, but it's a secret ^^ See you next Namm :)
The problem with these cheaper controllers/players on the surface the look good value, but when you add in good faders, pay for the full serato software, your only £300 off a rane one in the UK which dosen't make sense
The best reviews as always. I can always trust Mojaxx to deliver an unbiased and comprehensive review. Is the Rane Four still your favorite controller??? I am loving mine paired with a Pioneer DDJ-SP1 sub controller. Try out the combo and see for yourself the possibilities.
This is amazing, and I’ve already pre-ordered it. I do expect this to not survive the beatings of pro usage (I could not avoid to notice the misaligned left FX paddle), but at this price point, who cares!
Great job as always @Mojaxx. I was very impressed with the accuracy of the platters when I played with it at NAMM, this being belt driven. Favorite piece of kit (besides my 1200's) SC6000M with Xone DB4 mixer.
I've been waiting for this review for ages. I use my Technics SL-1210MK2 with phase and the reloop elite. My second set was a numark NS7II. Which I love, love, love. However, the numark is too old to run stems plus it now always produces a horrible hi frequency distortion. I did want to spend Rane One money on a second set. So, this might be the one. I do hope that Mojaxx is right on Crossfader replacement as I am a scratcher.
Bro you and me both, I checked YT daily. This once guy had a review but it was in Spanish. I wanted to wait for Mojax blessing before ordering. As much as I love my turntables I need a portable option
Great review Mojaxx as always. Great entry controller with comparable features to rane & pioneer for half the price. Still don't know why producers dont release tracks in stem form as NI envisaged. The algorithms in dj software that do this, still sound cack as will never be as good as the aforementioned.
Im a old boy (was active in the 90's) junglist/DnB head but really anything breaks and bass, I LOVE the look of this as I come from a vinyl background and the innofader upgrade would be essential however, I want 4ch mixer, I am more a mix'n'blend dj but do a lot of cuts, callbacks and crossfader work with some scratching and minor turntablism. So 2ch I find limiting as long mixes and being constantly doing things in the mix (no time to dance monkey dance like some who do 32bar fade jukebox mixes) and Ive been stuck with great hardware but 2ch limited. Granted Ive not invested a lot on my dj rig and have been spending more time learning music theory but If this was 4ch I would go out today and pick one up. As long as the innofader upgrade was available as the fader is super important in my style. I need my decks connected to the controller. GIVE US A 4CH HERC! NEED IT! Great review and love your vids mate, thumbs up n big ups from down under.
After years of honing my craft on the turntables, I moved on to the Denon SC3700 media players - and I gotta say, I'm still rockin' with them. Sure, they aren't quite like spinning vinyl. I've had to kiss some of my favorite motor-off tricks goodbye. But the 3700s have held their own in my setup. They feel solid under my fingertips. Intuitive. Responsive. And pairing them with Traktor keeps me ahead of the technological curve, with all the latest bells and whistles at my fingertips. Are they perfect? No. But the 3700s hit the sweet spot for me between analog feel and digital functionality. They respect the foundations of DJing while pushing forward. And at the end of the day, their durable build and tight integration with my Traktor Pro workflow let me focus on what matters most - delivering a wicked-good mix for the crowd. The 3700s have become trusty partners in crime when I step up to the decks. I've got history with vinyl, but I'm glad the Denons came to save the day.
The eq faders being software is actually a major pro for me - let’s me play around more with my own mappings and settings. Between something like this and the rane 12’s, what would recommend for learning and perfecting scratching? The rane 12’s seem closer to the original feeling, but the impulse seems a really nice compact package with a lot of functionality as an all-in-one for gig uses as well. Hercules seemingly holding it down with a closed ecosystem from fewer players and Roland apparently leaving the controller game.
Being a huge Portablist enthusiast myself this controller looks amazing.The 7 inch belt drive platters will be strong enough for Tablist manipulation.Scratching and juggling should be a breeze on this little controller and I can't with to get my hands on one. Once the faders are upgraded this lil controller will be a beast. Feel free to check my portable scratching videos on my page here on youtube if your doubting the reliability of 7 inch belt drive platters . Congrats to Hercules on the innovation shout out to Mojaxx for always giving us the most in-depth gear review videos.
I miss my 1200s and my denon 3700s. Something about this belt drive system and plastic construction makes me hesitant. But for half the price of the Rane one, its worth considering.
I've been waiting for this review. Thank you. You answered all my questions. I started on 1200's in the 80's and also bought the NS7 years ago. I miss the platter feel but didn't like some of the newer controllers. My current decks are the SRT. This is affordable enough to pick up as a second controller for events where I can have some fun and feel the love of the platters again.
Great Review looks outstanding! I’d like to go back to spinning platters but always put off by tte Massive price but this with the serato I’m used too looks great fun !
Innofador just started shipping their replacement board with all three faders for $175 which brings this unit to a total of $875 which is damn near half the price of the rain One. I'd be more than happy to pay that price 402 are getting in return
This is the BEST review on youtube of the Hercules T7 ! And remember to also watch the Innofader upgrade Mojaxx did on the T7 in a separate video. I have just yesterday seen Phils (digital dj tips) review and he didn´t even mention the Innofaders, and down in the comments he wrote "No Innofader upgrade is available to buy as of now to our knowledge" ... bla bla and "we review things as they are"....... WTF! Instead he says the Pioneer FLX6 was a great alternative, WHAT! A FLX6 with NO spinning platters and NO XLR , and no Innofader upgrade (like the T7), I dont know what Phil was thinking.......or was it a Pionner commercial he put in at the end of that Hercules T7 review over at Digital DJ Tips ? hmmmm 🤔🤣
I Djed back in the 90's and early 2000's with 1200's. I got in trouble with law and had to sell all my gear to pay for bond and a lawyer. Talking amp, with a stack of 8" highs, and 2 15"'s and a stack of 12's with a couple of monitor speakers. I still have the vinyl though. 6 crates. In 2020 when I lost my job I bought the Hercules Inpluse 500. Absolutely loved it. Then I got a DDJ-800 and left the Herc behind. Now I really miss spinning platters and would like to check out the T7.
I got the Inpulse 500 and was very happy with it! FX section is a bit rubbish but otherwise it's a great tool! I'd love to get into moving platters but not sure if it's worth it
This is just amazing and hope it to be inspiring to the entire industry. If Numark released something like this with Engine DJ standalone support, then we would have the most complete package out there. Fingers crossed for that, but this will for sure also be a consideration for me if I'd be willing to start using a laptop again ☺️
Could someone please tell me why my Hercules T7 won’t turn on? It lit up for like 30 seconds before never lighting up again. Anyone else have this problem? This is actually the second time this has happened to me. I’m on my second T7. The first one last two days. This one now never even played a song.
This looks pretty handy. I have a preference for motorised platters (having learned on real vinyl) but belt drive motorised platters on a controller should be fine, even Denon DN-S5000 & DN-S3000 CD decks from 20 years ago were ok for scratching. As well as SL1210s & a mixer I have an original NS7 as I wanted an all-in-one system for the occasional gig when Technics weren't available. It's a fine compromise, but a bit hefty in its flight case. This Hercules is far more portable and has the benefit of better cue pads, effects paddles etc.
I’m super impressed with the clean layout and the look of the UI in general, and the pitch bend buttons; yes! So happy they included those. I kinda love this thing, ngl.
It's sad the campany forgot AUX input. It would it been perfect and I would definitely buy it. Went with something else for less, Numark NS4FX standalone.
I've got a REV-7 but I tried one of these at BPM. Honestly, if I hadn't already got the REV, I'd have bought one of these without any thought. It's fantastic value for money! The REV-7 has the built in FX, which was what made me choose it over the Rane One, but at under £700 this is so good!!
Totally agree with you about value for money. The Rev and Rane are fantastic moving platter controllers but for my use the T7 is at the right price point - so much fun to use.
I learnt on some old Citronic CS300D (belt drive decks) had to put card in the gaps to stop them bouncing! This really interest's me. I have a Traktor S3 but I really don't need 4 channels!
I got an Ns7 for over 10 years and never had issues. But i just got a new laptop with Windows 11 which ns7 does now work with. I can either install windows 10 on my new laptop and still use my NS7, but Windows 10 will be phasing out around late 2025 or should i get either the Rane One ($1299 to $1599) or Impluse T7 ($699)? I dont scratch to often, i like motorized platters instead of jog wheel, but if i had too i like either the Numark Mixstream or the Pioneer DDJ-SB3?
I just bought one of these and I ordered the Innofader kit with my purchase. Thought I would test it with the stock fader before installing the Innofader kit and the stock fader is pretty sharp! I normally use an S9 and have other mixers with Innofader Pros installed, but I was really impressed with the stock fader on my unit. I wonder if they have changed the faders in later assembled models because mine works pretty well and I even pull off quick flares on it.(and no, I didnt buy the Premium model) Obviously, the Innofader will be a better, but I dont think its absolutey neccessary; even for scratch DJ's. (Would be nice if the the stock crossfader was just a bit looser though) The controller overall is really good. Its great for cutting........pretty much like using a Stanton STX or a Reloop Spin. I have no issues with build and quality of it....Its really good value for money and I would recommend it to turntablists who want something light and portable. One gripe I have with it is that when blending, nudging the belt-driven platters is not great at all. Fortunately, Hercules added pitch bend buttons for blending so that helps.
pitchbending up is also a struggle in real vinyls so it's just accurate emulation really :P pitchbending down is also a struggle if motor isn't strong enough, but I think it's not a problem here though.
Hi Mojaxi think iv'e found a bug in serato & the T7 make sure anti drift is off in serato settings then plug out the T7 whiles djing then plug it back in the right tempo fader loses calibration try this with two identical songs can you guys please confirm if this happens iv'e contacted serato about this as this doesn't happen in DJuiced or Virtual Dj.The fix is to power of the T7 restart the computer restart serato power on the T7 & this fixes the issue...
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..
Waiting for the release to I can receive mine. This will be my first controller with spinning platters. Unlike most DJs, I never wanted to go the a Pioneer route. I hate for years now, been in love with the controllers American Audio was making. The VMS5 was the latest I had that finally gave out on me after 5 long and hard years of use.
This is great! Unfortunately for us in Australia, the listing price on Amazon is sitting at a whopping $2,144 AUD...! Seems like it is going to be cheaper to buy it overseas and have it shipped to Aus.
Ouch! That must be a third-party importer - and it isn’t released yet anyway - might be worth contacting Hercules to see if they have an official distributor in Australia.
cant deny ,it is beautiful, if i could just change one thing on it, it would be to give it 3 stem buttons instead of two.... 1 for instrumental ,1 for vocal only and one for percussion only
Hey brother, this was a very good technical review. I am an old pro, going back to the day of the Phillips and Thorens turntables before the Panasonic takeover I experimented with the Radio Shack mixer after the RCA joint, before the Alex Rosner Rosie mixer or jump to Numrak and the Bozak CMA-10-2DL, then the Richard Long custom crossover systems. My favorite controller before I retired in 2012 was the Pioneer DJ 1000 controller. I promoted and demonstrated Stanton when they introduced a turntable that stayed on track as you lifted it 45 degrees sideways. Two things about this great inexpensive controller that stands out: to save money and stay within a low price-point they made the T7 belt drive than direct drive and the crossfaders are inexpensive. The question is; how long will both parts last under serious work? With low Z, XLR outs, and the awesome effects this is a lil" beast. Okay, Hercules, send me a T7.🤣💯
Great to see a budget option with spinning platters, i'd buy it in a instant if it wasn't an all in one. Now someone pls make some individual 10" spinning controllers without the mixer.
I don't believe you need pitch bend buttons, Mojaxx. I also generally speed the track up with the centre spindle on my 1210s but, on my REV-7, but I lightly touch the platter for both speeding up and slowing down. You're a vinyl guy, you definitely have the soft touch to slow it down with the platter. That might be an issue for people new to spinning platters, but it was for all of us and it's something any DJ using platters will just have to get used to.
I use my Technics SL-1210MK2 with phase and the reloop elite mixer. Which out of the following would you choose as a backup set. #Numark Mixstream Pro Go or #Hercules DJ Controller Inpulse T7
Hopefully a adapter will be made for 45's, if they make a direct drive version they could drop the price to 600. I use my controller with a separate mixer for better control
This just shows how overpriced Rane and Pioneer stuff is. Good to see them having some competition here, I know this isn't on par with the Rane One, but it's $900 cheaper and it's not $900 worse. With the Innofader upgrade, this will be a sick piece of gear. And still $750 cheaper.
The Innofader team have confirmed that their drop-in replacement for all 3 faders will in fact cost just $149.
Sounds like a bargain to me! It should be in stores when the T7 releases in September, and I’ll be getting one in for review on here.
Now we need 45 vinyl adapters for it
Is the drop in replacement for faders difficult to install, time will tell right?
@@MatthewLambert-x6oI’m not sure if it will need to be calibrated, but installation will be totally simple - there’s only one cable connector block to clip in and out, as you’re replacing the single board which all 3 faders are on.
Great about the faders but does it have a crossfader reverse switch (for scratching in hamster)? I can't tell if the switch between the upfaders is a crossfader curve or reverse switch? Or is it just in Serato software to select crossfader reverse?
@@TotalAlly You can reverse the crossfader in software :)
More spinning platter controllers are always welcome!
Now if Numark can update their NS7 and V7, we’d be golden!
The Rane One is the NS7 update.
@@djserge Rane Four M will be
@@kvnkrz271rane four with motorized jogwheels is coming? Is this confirmed?
Yeah, when is the next 4 channel controller with motor wheels coming. It's been a while since the Numark NS7 III and the Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3. So yeah, would love the see the Rane 4 with motors now that we're past the STEMS.
That’s just everything i needed on a controller. Pre ordered and can’t wait to drop some bangers on it!
Mojaxx you are the best, and what you have been doing over the years to educate us, your viewers, is incredible, thank you
I will sugest stick tape for crossfader for better cutting. Stick on both sides to limit distance. I was doing that on old mixers. Work for me. Anyway great equpiment for this price 👍👍👍
Yeah we used to tape a small penny or some people used gromits if they wanted to really flex. To be fair flash said he made the first mixer with crazy glue haha
Well done Hercules I think you have a hit there right size im thinking under 10 pounds very mobile may an iPad mini (back pack friendly)running seroto lite hook up to a home stereo perfect for that holiday party with friends and fam....it can use a few tweaks here and their but over all I like it.....mojaxx great job as alway.....when is the release date? Hercules 👍
It should be in stores in September.
Unbelievably impressed with what you get for £599-£600.50 UK, spinning platters are my next for sure stepping up from the SX2 not that the SX2 is bad but I have wanted a reasonably priced spinning platter as much as I am do drawn to the Rane One…..Will definitely upgrade to the Innofader eventually as and when…
Amazing bit of kit
Love, Purpose n Peace MCD 😊
Hey Mojaxx ! Great review !
The "4beat" under the IN button just need to keep pressed to make a 4 beat loop (like a CDJ ^^)
Also, STEMS will probably change in the future in DJUCED, but it's a secret ^^
See you next Namm :)
The problem with these cheaper controllers/players on the surface the look good value, but when you add in good faders, pay for the full serato software, your only £300 off a rane one in the UK which dosen't make sense
The best reviews as always. I can always trust Mojaxx to deliver an unbiased and comprehensive review.
Is the Rane Four still your favorite controller???
I am loving mine paired with a Pioneer DDJ-SP1 sub controller. Try out the combo and see for yourself the possibilities.
This is amazing, and I’ve already pre-ordered it. I do expect this to not survive the beatings of pro usage (I could not avoid to notice the misaligned left FX paddle), but at this price point, who cares!
Just like the rane ome. I don’t hate it but it would be nice if they could center everything and just add a couple inches on a side.
I pre ordered as well. My immediate concern is there seems to be no case made for it yet. The only thing I’ve seen offered is a dust cover
geez mojaxx can you stop shrinking, there will be nothing left of you lol you da man Mojaxx
Right, tho?
😂
Great job as always @Mojaxx. I was very impressed with the accuracy of the platters when I played with it at NAMM, this being belt driven. Favorite piece of kit (besides my 1200's) SC6000M with Xone DB4 mixer.
Mini inofader would be great tho
And one problem that flying around my head is belt replacement, will Hercules give spare belt?
We have a whole board with 3 Mini Innofaders fully adjustable..149.99 will be ready when the T7 is released. - Pat from Innofader
Impulse T7 vs Rev5 what do you think?
I've been waiting for this review for ages. I use my Technics SL-1210MK2 with phase and the reloop elite. My second set was a numark NS7II. Which I love, love, love. However, the numark is too old to run stems plus it now always produces a horrible hi frequency distortion. I did want to spend Rane One money on a second set. So, this might be the one. I do hope that Mojaxx is right on Crossfader replacement as I am a scratcher.
Stick tape for both sides of crossfader to limit the distance for cutting🤔
😮
Bro you and me both, I checked YT daily. This once guy had a review but it was in Spanish. I wanted to wait for Mojax blessing before ordering. As much as I love my turntables I need a portable option
Same here, been looking for a replacement of my NS7. Seems I found one :)
I could finally move on from my vci380. (The innofader mod sounds like a must)
I still have my vci380 with the cfx2 fader
@@jhsmith1183 ah yeah, that's what I have too, has to be one of the best crossfaders for controller ever
Same, my vci380 STILL going strong since 2012 😂😮
Great review Mojaxx as always. Great entry controller with comparable features to rane & pioneer for half the price.
Still don't know why producers dont release tracks in stem form as NI envisaged. The algorithms in dj software that do this, still sound cack as will never be as good as the aforementioned.
Im a old boy (was active in the 90's) junglist/DnB head but really anything breaks and bass, I LOVE the look of this as I come from a vinyl background and the innofader upgrade would be essential however, I want 4ch mixer, I am more a mix'n'blend dj but do a lot of cuts, callbacks and crossfader work with some scratching and minor turntablism. So 2ch I find limiting as long mixes and being constantly doing things in the mix (no time to dance monkey dance like some who do 32bar fade jukebox mixes) and Ive been stuck with great hardware but 2ch limited. Granted Ive not invested a lot on my dj rig and have been spending more time learning music theory but If this was 4ch I would go out today and pick one up. As long as the innofader upgrade was available as the fader is super important in my style. I need my decks connected to the controller.
GIVE US A 4CH HERC! NEED IT!
Great review and love your vids mate, thumbs up n big ups from down under.
After years of honing my craft on the turntables, I moved on to the Denon SC3700 media players - and I gotta say, I'm still rockin' with them. Sure, they aren't quite like spinning vinyl. I've had to kiss some of my favorite motor-off tricks goodbye. But the 3700s have held their own in my setup. They feel solid under my fingertips. Intuitive. Responsive. And pairing them with Traktor keeps me ahead of the technological curve, with all the latest bells and whistles at my fingertips.
Are they perfect? No. But the 3700s hit the sweet spot for me between analog feel and digital functionality. They respect the foundations of DJing while pushing forward. And at the end of the day, their durable build and tight integration with my Traktor Pro workflow let me focus on what matters most - delivering a wicked-good mix for the crowd. The 3700s have become trusty partners in crime when I step up to the decks. I've got history with vinyl, but I'm glad the Denons came to save the day.
The eq faders being software is actually a major pro for me - let’s me play around more with my own mappings and settings.
Between something like this and the rane 12’s, what would recommend for learning and perfecting scratching? The rane 12’s seem closer to the original feeling, but the impulse seems a really nice compact package with a lot of functionality as an all-in-one for gig uses as well.
Hercules seemingly holding it down with a closed ecosystem from fewer players and Roland apparently leaving the controller game.
Being a huge Portablist enthusiast myself this controller looks amazing.The 7 inch belt drive platters will be strong enough for Tablist manipulation.Scratching and juggling should be a breeze on this little controller and I can't with to get my hands on one. Once the faders are upgraded this lil controller will be a beast. Feel free to check my portable scratching videos on my page here on youtube if your doubting the reliability of 7 inch belt drive platters . Congrats to Hercules on the innovation shout out to Mojaxx for always giving us the most in-depth gear review videos.
I miss my 1200s and my denon 3700s. Something about this belt drive system and plastic construction makes me hesitant. But for half the price of the Rane one, its worth considering.
Between this one and the FLX-6 , witch one is the best buy overall ?
I've been waiting for this review. Thank you. You answered all my questions. I started on 1200's in the 80's and also bought the NS7 years ago. I miss the platter feel but didn't like some of the newer controllers. My current decks are the SRT. This is affordable enough to pick up as a second controller for events where I can have some fun and feel the love of the platters again.
belt drive lol trash
Hope your comment is from the experience of using this controller, if not then your comment is trash.
I hope the VDJ team will give us a spectacular mapping with this one.
woooo mojaxx mad skinny
was thinking this
Great Review looks outstanding! I’d like to go back to spinning platters but always put off by tte Massive price but this with the serato I’m used too looks great fun !
Does Serato ever give a free license for Serato Pro, without buying compatible hardware, just to upgrade Serato Lite hardware.
Proper lad for a Proper review !
Might consider buying with the price/value !
I am really really excited about this controller
Mojaxx gives the best reviews on RUclips👏🏿👏🏿
Innofador just started shipping their replacement board with all three faders for $175 which brings this unit to a total of $875 which is damn near half the price of the rain One. I'd be more than happy to pay that price 402 are getting in return
Ur currency is week, rane one in Europe costs a tiny fraction more than one of these upgraded with innofaders
I own the REV7 and love it. It's only slighter bigger than my other controllers and heavier but I love to play on it.
This is the BEST review on youtube of the Hercules T7 ! And remember to also watch the Innofader upgrade Mojaxx did on the T7 in a separate video. I have just yesterday seen Phils (digital dj tips) review and he didn´t even mention the Innofaders, and down in the comments he wrote "No Innofader upgrade is available to buy as of now to our knowledge" ... bla bla and "we review things as they are"....... WTF! Instead he says the Pioneer FLX6 was a great alternative, WHAT! A FLX6 with NO spinning platters and NO XLR , and no Innofader upgrade (like the T7), I dont know what Phil was thinking.......or was it a Pionner commercial he put in at the end of that Hercules T7 review over at Digital DJ Tips ? hmmmm 🤔🤣
I Djed back in the 90's and early 2000's with 1200's. I got in trouble with law and had to sell all my gear to pay for bond and a lawyer. Talking amp, with a stack of 8" highs, and 2 15"'s and a stack of 12's with a couple of monitor speakers. I still have the vinyl though. 6 crates. In 2020 when I lost my job I bought the Hercules Inpluse 500. Absolutely loved it. Then I got a DDJ-800 and left the Herc behind. Now I really miss spinning platters and would like to check out the T7.
I got the Inpulse 500 and was very happy with it! FX section is a bit rubbish but otherwise it's a great tool! I'd love to get into moving platters but not sure if it's worth it
yessir. pre-ordered mine about 2 months ago
Same here, money slowly saved for 😂
5:11 Sheeeit!!! Looks like you're cutting just fine to me bro💯💪🏾
This is just amazing and hope it to be inspiring to the entire industry. If Numark released something like this with Engine DJ standalone support, then we would have the most complete package out there. Fingers crossed for that, but this will for sure also be a consideration for me if I'd be willing to start using a laptop again ☺️
Could someone please tell me why my Hercules T7 won’t turn on? It lit up for like 30 seconds before never lighting up again. Anyone else have this problem? This is actually the second time this has happened to me. I’m on my second T7. The first one last two days. This one now never even played a song.
Man that’s a little beast of a controller 🔥🔥🔥 great review Mojaxx
Thanks Mojaxx for this one.
amazing. truly looks like a good sleek DJ controller. I'm sure the tonearm mods are soon to come lol
This looks pretty handy. I have a preference for motorised platters (having learned on real vinyl) but belt drive motorised platters on a controller should be fine, even Denon DN-S5000 & DN-S3000 CD decks from 20 years ago were ok for scratching.
As well as SL1210s & a mixer I have an original NS7 as I wanted an all-in-one system for the occasional gig when Technics weren't available. It's a fine compromise, but a bit hefty in its flight case. This Hercules is far more portable and has the benefit of better cue pads, effects paddles etc.
I’m super impressed with the clean layout and the look of the UI in general, and the pitch bend buttons; yes! So happy they included those. I kinda love this thing, ngl.
can't wait to try it. Thanks Mojaxx👍
It's sad the campany forgot AUX input. It would it been perfect and I would definitely buy it. Went with something else for less, Numark NS4FX standalone.
I've got a REV-7 but I tried one of these at BPM. Honestly, if I hadn't already got the REV, I'd have bought one of these without any thought. It's fantastic value for money! The REV-7 has the built in FX, which was what made me choose it over the Rane One, but at under £700 this is so good!!
Totally agree with you about value for money. The Rev and Rane are fantastic moving platter controllers but for my use the T7 is at the right price point - so much fun to use.
I learnt on some old Citronic CS300D (belt drive decks) had to put card in the gaps to stop them bouncing! This really interest's me. I have a Traktor S3 but I really don't need 4 channels!
I got an Ns7 for over 10 years and never had issues. But i just got a new laptop with Windows 11 which ns7 does now work with.
I can either install windows 10 on my new laptop and still use my NS7, but Windows 10 will be phasing out around late 2025 or should i get either the Rane One ($1299 to $1599) or Impluse T7 ($699)? I dont scratch to often, i like motorized platters instead of jog wheel, but if i had too i like either the Numark Mixstream or the Pioneer DDJ-SB3?
I just bought one of these and I ordered the Innofader kit with my purchase. Thought I would test it with the stock fader before installing the Innofader kit and the stock fader is pretty sharp! I normally use an S9 and have other mixers with Innofader Pros installed, but I was really impressed with the stock fader on my unit. I wonder if they have changed the faders in later assembled models because mine works pretty well and I even pull off quick flares on it.(and no, I didnt buy the Premium model) Obviously, the Innofader will be a better, but I dont think its absolutey neccessary; even for scratch DJ's. (Would be nice if the the stock crossfader was just a bit looser though)
The controller overall is really good. Its great for cutting........pretty much like using a Stanton STX or a Reloop Spin. I have no issues with build and quality of it....Its really good value for money and I would recommend it to turntablists who want something light and portable. One gripe I have with it is that when blending, nudging the belt-driven platters is not great at all. Fortunately, Hercules added pitch bend buttons for blending so that helps.
innofader upgrade this is just as good as rane one if not fuckin better
For me this would be solid if it had a booth and split cue.
Split cue? not at the price of this unit.
Your reviews are really great, realistic & honest. Thanks
As someone who has used belt drive turntables in the late 80s i would NEVER suggest this for a scratch DJ
Thank God i didnt buy this
pitchbending up is also a struggle in real vinyls so it's just accurate emulation really :P pitchbending down is also a struggle if motor isn't strong enough, but I think it's not a problem here though.
Question I saw a used numark II online for the same price as a T7 should I get the numark or get the T7?
Hi Mojaxi think iv'e found a bug in serato & the T7 make sure anti drift is off in serato settings then plug out the T7 whiles djing then plug it back in the right tempo fader loses calibration try this with two identical songs can you guys please confirm if this happens iv'e contacted serato about this as this doesn't happen in DJuiced or Virtual Dj.The fix is to power of the T7 restart the computer restart serato power on the T7 & this fixes the issue...
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..
Hi, any chance you'll do a review of the premium edition T7 and how the premium fader compares to the Innofader one? 🙃
Laptop involved . Nah .
Come back to me with It's standalone usb plug and play .
I just want Hercules to finally make a 4 channel under this format the impulse 500 was an awesome build just want that in a 4 channel package
I've been waiting for this review, mojax.
Waiting for the release to I can receive mine. This will be my first controller with spinning platters. Unlike most DJs, I never wanted to go the a Pioneer route. I hate for years now, been in love with the controllers American Audio was making. The VMS5 was the latest I had that finally gave out on me after 5 long and hard years of use.
When is the Infader on the market . Very informative breakdown, bruv !
This is awesome! Purely on an aesthetics, It looks awesome, and the customizable platters look awesome for customization!
This is great! Unfortunately for us in Australia, the listing price on Amazon is sitting at a whopping $2,144 AUD...! Seems like it is going to be cheaper to buy it overseas and have it shipped to Aus.
Ouch! That must be a third-party importer - and it isn’t released yet anyway - might be worth contacting Hercules to see if they have an official distributor in Australia.
@@Mojaxx They basically don't. Had to get my inpulse 500 from Thomann in germany. Still came in as a bargain.
@Mojaxx please let me buy the Vestax Rotary in the beginning of the video
How good is the T7 for playing on larger sound systems or festivals?
cant deny ,it is beautiful, if i could just change one thing on it, it would be to give it 3 stem buttons instead of two.... 1 for instrumental ,1 for vocal only and one for percussion only
you could always map it
I'm pretty sure that there's a stems feature for the pad modes that divides it into 4.
Always telling it the way it is, that's why Mojaxx is the GOAT.
This might be my next controller.
Why are all the fader, pitch knobs, and fx paddles looks so deformed?
another Mojaxx classic review 🔥🔥🔥
Damn Mojaxx lost helllaaaaa weight. Lookin good my man
Totally unrelated; mojaxx, you lost a hell of a lot of weight, well done!
OPS !....THE MOTOR IT´S NOT DIRECT DRIVE ? ....NO LIKE !
As usual I come to mo for a fair and truthful review..😎😎😎😎
I was just going to say they should of worked with Inno fader lol
Very in depth. Thank you!
quando que ela vai ta disponível pra venda no Brasil - ate agora não tem pra vender nas lojas do brasil.
I see they done drop fade out all redy on someone channel no joke
Excellent Review!
Thank you for the thorough review!
Can I use it with virtual dj?
Hey brother, this was a very good technical review. I am an old pro, going back to the day of the Phillips and Thorens turntables before the Panasonic takeover I experimented with the Radio Shack mixer after the RCA joint, before the Alex Rosner Rosie mixer or jump to Numrak and the Bozak CMA-10-2DL, then the Richard Long custom crossover systems. My favorite controller before I retired in 2012 was the Pioneer DJ 1000 controller. I promoted and demonstrated Stanton when they introduced a turntable that stayed on track as you lifted it 45 degrees sideways. Two things about this great inexpensive controller that stands out: to save money and stay within a low price-point they made the T7 belt drive than direct drive and the crossfaders are inexpensive. The question is; how long will both parts last under serious work? With low Z, XLR outs, and the awesome effects this is a lil" beast. Okay, Hercules, send me a T7.🤣💯
Great to see a budget option with spinning platters, i'd buy it in a instant if it wasn't an all in one. Now someone pls make some individual 10" spinning controllers without the mixer.
Yeeeeeesssss
Im 100% convinced im buying one of these
Update. I bought mine and already bought the upgraded faders
Nice💪
I nearly bought this at DJX. I’m waiting for confirmed algorithm djay compatibility.
Amazing controller but the ADD in me noticed that the left paddle effect is just slighlty crooked. Build quality issue. Has anybody else noticed that?
It’s an early pre-release unit, these things happen with those sometimes.
@@Mojaxx Understood.
I don't believe you need pitch bend buttons, Mojaxx. I also generally speed the track up with the centre spindle on my 1210s but, on my REV-7, but I lightly touch the platter for both speeding up and slowing down. You're a vinyl guy, you definitely have the soft touch to slow it down with the platter. That might be an issue for people new to spinning platters, but it was for all of us and it's something any DJ using platters will just have to get used to.
I use my Technics SL-1210MK2 with phase and the reloop elite mixer.
Which out of the following would you choose as a backup set.
#Numark Mixstream Pro Go or
#Hercules DJ Controller Inpulse T7
I 💗my Rane One, but if this were available back then I've probably have bought the T7. 🔥
Hopefully a adapter will be made for 45's, if they make a direct drive version they could drop the price to 600. I use my controller with a separate mixer for better control
Direct drive will INCREASE the price.
@@alicksasylum I know. But it would still be less then the amount rev 7
How bout a break button?
This just shows how overpriced Rane and Pioneer stuff is. Good to see them having some competition here, I know this isn't on par with the Rane One, but it's $900 cheaper and it's not $900 worse. With the Innofader upgrade, this will be a sick piece of gear. And still $750 cheaper.