Hercules
The only controller in this catalog built from the ground up to mix with just a phone or tablet.
Best for: Anyone who wants to mix purely from their phone or tablet with the djay app, no laptop needed.
Editor's score 0-10, only comparable within controllers.
| Channels | 2 |
|---|---|
| Playback decks | 2 |
| Connection type | USB controller |
| Jog wheels | Large touch surface |
| Built-in mixer | Yes |
| Compatible software | djay (iOS/Android) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Audio outputs | 3.5mm jack (with splitter cable) |
| Weight | 500 g |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth Low Energy |
|---|---|
| Software | djay app (iOS/Android) |
| Included | Foldable smartphone stand, headphone splitter cable |
The DJControl Mix starts from a different idea than the rest of the catalog: it doesn't connect to a laptop, it pairs over Bluetooth with your phone or tablet and drives the djay app (free, once you close the djay Pro upgrade prompt). It includes a foldable smartphone stand and a splitter cable to monitor the mix over headphones while the main sound plays elsewhere.
With 711 reviews and 4.3/5, it works well for anyone who wants to mix without a computer. That said, one review notes the headphone jack doesn't work with the newest iPad Pros, likely due to the switch to USB-C without analog audio out, worth checking if your tablet is a recent model.
Best for: Anyone who wants to mix purely from their phone or tablet with the djay app, no laptop needed.
711 reviews at 4.3/5. Most comments recommend it for beginners; one review notes a headphone compatibility issue with recent iPad Pros, worth checking if that's your situation.
If you want to DJ from your android device or iPhone this works great. I haven't mastered all of the extras that come with the controller however, I'm having a blast learning the deck.
✓ AmazonHigh quality, seems pristine after 2 years !
✓ AmazonThe cross fader for the headphones does not work, which limits the mixing capabilities.
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