Hercules' DJControl Mix Ultra is a Mobile DJ Controller for ... Mobiles
Weighing in at just 1.9-pounds and measuring 12.4-inches by 6.9-inches, the Mix Ultra is a super portable and lightweight DJ controller that slips easily into most standard backpacks. It's powered by a 1,000 mAh rechargeable battery that can deliver up to 10 hours of use on a single charge, and can recharge to full in one hour.
The2025 CES Innovation Award-winning device connects to your phone over Bluetooth LE – the 'low energy' version of Bluetooth that maintains connectivity without using too much power – allowing users to enjoy a cable-free session for longer. It uses your phone as its audio source, letting you load up tracks you have saved on your device or play from popular streaming platforms, and comes with a splitter cable in the box that lets you connect both headphones and speakers to it – splitting the audio channels this way allows you to hear what you're mixing (in your headphones) separately to the master output (from the speakers), although its worth noting that it achieves this by creating two mono tracks. For beginners and hobbyists, at who the Mix Ultra is aimed at, this shouldn't be a big issue, and it's safe to say Hercules isn't trying to target more experienced DJs – or audio purists – with its latest product.
The Mix Ultra features eight effects pads that allows users to hot cue, creates loops, play audio 'FX' among other things. One of these pads, 'Neural Mix', lets you isolate a track's stems (its individual elements, like the vocals or bassline) to use these in your own mixes, opening up a world of creativity when it comes to DJ'ing. Another pad provides pitch control, and there's even a sampler pad that allows you to add your own samples, but also comes ready with a few included for you to use. The controller has a tri-band EQ for the low, mid and high frequencies – the same kind of EQ you'd find on most basic DJ mixers – with rubber knobs that turn smoothly. And, for transport, it includes an easily removable protective travel cover that doubles-up as a phone holder once removed: you simply place the Mix Ultra on top of it, like a tray, and a handy slot for your phone takes form toward the rear.
It's compatible with both iOS and Android devices and there is a companion app, 'djay', for both platforms – it's free and you can download it on theApple App StoreandGoogle Play Store.
While the Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra is a far cry from the industry standard ($3,000 to 4,000 USD) controllers you'll find in clubs worldwide, it's also a fraction of the price. It packs several features that make it ideal for those just starting to explore the hobby, and fun enough for more experienced DJs who just want to play around with some beats.
The Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra is available nowvia Herculespriced at £149.99 GBP / $219.99 USD.
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