Hercules DJ · Updated June 2026
Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500: price, specs & release date
Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500, released 2020-07. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: hercules.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is listed at $349.99 on hercules.com as of 2026-06-27, #8 cheapest of 18 DJ controllers (median $674); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 4/100 pay-blind standing, #14 of 18 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Price history
$349.99How we know these prices
The curve above is one dated record of this product's price on its own source page — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots reaching back before we began. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so you can verify each one yourself.
Verify each point — 5 archived snapshots
- 2020-11-24 — $299.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2021-03-21 — $299.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2021-08-11 — $299.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2021-09-12 — $299.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2023-06-28 — $299.99 · snapshot ↗
Is the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 a good buy?
At $350, the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is #8 cheapest of the 18 DJ controllers we track, where the median is $674. On the spec sheet, its channels of 2 is the lowest of the 18, and its pads per deck of 8 is at the median of the 18.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $349.99 MSRP; confirmed on Hercules US eshop and Sweetwater |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hercules DJ |
| Released | 2020-07 |
| Channels | 2 |
| Jog wheel size (in) | 5.5 in |
| Pads per deck | 8 |
| Standalone | No |
| Built in soundcard | Yes |
| Audio outputs | 2x 1/4" master (L/R), 2x RCA master (L/R), 1x 1/8" headphones, 1x 1/4" headphones |
| Software bundle | Serato DJ Lite, DJUCED |
| Deck control | 2 decks |
Source: hercules.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by sweetwater.com. 5.5-inch jog wheels, 16 RGB pads total (8/deck), $349.99 price, built-in audio interface, and dual TRS+RCA master plus dual headphone outputs confirmed from Hercules official page and Sweetwater. Released summer 2020.
Is the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 worth it vs cheaper DJ controllers?
Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 against its closest cheaper and pricier DJ controllers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Channels | Jog wheel size (in) | Pads per deck | Standalone | Built in soundcard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 this | $349.99 | 2 | 5.5 in | 8 | No | Yes |
| Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3 | $339 | 2 | 5.5 in | 8 | No | Yes |
| Pioneer DDJ-FLX6-GT | $649 | 4 | 8.11 in (206 mm) | 8 | No | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 cost?
The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 has a US price of $349.99 (MSRP; confirmed on Hercules US eshop and Sweetwater), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 compare on price?
At $350, the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is #8 cheapest of the 18 DJ controllers we track, where the median is $674.
Has the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500's price dropped?
No — since 2020-11-24 the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 has risen 16.7%, from $299.99 to $349.99; the lowest we have recorded is $299.99 (2020-11-24).
What is the lowest price the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is $299.99 on 2020-11-24.
Is now a good time to buy the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500?
The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is currently $349.99; the lowest we have recorded is $299.99 (2020-11-24). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
When was the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 released?
The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 was released 2020-07.
What are the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500's key specs?
Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 (Hercules DJ): channels 2, jog wheel size in 5.5 in, pads per deck 8, standalone No, built in soundcard Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $349.99 at hercules.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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