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.

More spinning platter controllers are always welcome! Now if Numark can update their NS7 and V7, we’d be golden!

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 👍👍👍

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 😊

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'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.

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 :)

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.

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!

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.

Mojaxx gives the best reviews on KZfaq👏🏿👏🏿

Your reviews are really great, realistic & honest. Thanks

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Man that’s a little beast of a controller 🔥🔥🔥 great review Mojaxx

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!!

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 👍

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.

Thanks Mojaxx for this one.

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

Always telling it the way it is, that's why Mojaxx is the GOAT.

I am really really excited about this controller

I've been waiting for this review, mojax.

I hope the VDJ team will give us a spectacular mapping with this one.

Proper lad for a Proper review ! Might consider buying with the price/value !

5:11 Sheeeit!!! Looks like you're cutting just fine to me bro💯💪🏾

can't wait to try it. Thanks Mojaxx👍

I could finally move on from my vci380. (The innofader mod sounds like a must)

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

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 !

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

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 ☺️

another Mojaxx classic review 🔥🔥🔥

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

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 awesome! Purely on an aesthetics, It looks awesome, and the customizable platters look awesome for customization!

amazing. truly looks like a good sleek DJ controller. I'm sure the tonearm mods are soon to come lol

Im 100% convinced im buying one of these

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.

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.🤣💯

yessir. pre-ordered mine about 2 months ago

Thank you for the thorough review!

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!

As usual I come to mo for a fair and truthful review..😎😎😎😎

NSII is still great. I still use it every weekend since almost 10 years.

Finally a legit thorough review ! Thanks

Great review of the t7, I will look forward to the replacement 3 faders asap when it drops I will look into it as well.Keep up the great work mojaxx.

Glad they finally put one in your hands🎉🎉🎉!!! It took Hercules forever 😮

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.

Another brilliant review 👏

Damn Mojaxx lost helllaaaaa weight. Lookin good my man

This might be my next controller.

Mini inofader would be great tho And one problem that flying around my head is belt replacement, will Hercules give spare belt?

Very in depth. Thank you!

geez mojaxx can you stop shrinking, there will be nothing left of you lol you da man Mojaxx

Between this one and the FLX-6 , witch one is the best buy overall ?

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.

Impulse T7 vs Rev5 what do you think?

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.

Hope ur well mojaxx keep up the great reviews 🙏

Excellent Review!

I was never a fan of Hercules controllers they gave me the Gemini Dj feel. Gemini was reliable but cheap and cheaply made. But the T7 is impressive. I think Virtual Dj’s Stems are better. But I may sell my entry level Numark controller and get one of these. Great video.

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.

When is the Infader on the market . Very informative breakdown, bruv !

Mojaxx, please ask Elliot the fadder replacing guy to include the ability to change out the regular fadders to knobs for us as well. Some of us Dj's would love knobs on that.

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.

I have had Denon 3700s and i wanted the 3900s but at the time i couldnt mahage it .The Numark v7s came out and i so wanted those and they were well ahead of their time .Djs that came from vinyl wanted spinning platter controllers and those were very good.I stuck with time codes and Technics with the Rane four channel 68 but that was eventually out of date and i wore the hting out anyway.So when the first Rane 12s dropped i was gobsmacked .The very thing i was hoping for was made .I had no money for these so i waited and then the mk2 versions came out .By this time i was able to get them and eventually the Rane 72 mk 2 mixer.I came from vinyl and started on home stereo turntables belt drive dj decks like Cironics then Sound lab direct drives etc.When it came to Pioneer cdjs .I liked them but i hated the static jogs so as soon as time codes came along i went back to turntables then the Denons then back to turntables then onto the Rane 12s which many including you Mojaxx were not sure about but i was pretty sure they would be a hit and when the mk 2s came along i knew they had a winner.Right now they are my fave decks though i would really like to get a pair of Stanton STR8s one day for my vinyl

I 💗my Rane One, but if this were available back then I've probably have bought the T7. 🔥

Does Serato ever give a free license for Serato Pro, without buying compatible hardware, just to upgrade Serato Lite hardware.

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.

it's all about durability & longevity with faders I think the magnetic ones should be standard on all new DJ controller releases.

Surely Serato will have smaller pitch increments than 0.1% but just isn’t showing it? Would love this with engine dj and standalone… Nice and light and portable. Would be the dream. Still loving my SC6000Ms. Best decks I’ve ever owned. They do everything.

i really like the loop encoder.That is a plus

on the Rane 12s you can pitch bend up a bit but gently does it.Even on regular vinyl speeding a deck up with ones hands had to be done with some finesse .The best way here is a little pressure on top and just gentle nudging should do the trick but not the spindle .I never used the center spindle even on regular decks anyway

Place mine on order threw sweet w .1 month after NAMM show They claim will be out to the public by "sept"will see but .. Know matter what ill have a ball with it!

ok this is Hercules so i expect some compromises but if i went to a bar and they had this in the booth i would be ok with it .If the Innofader thing drops then this machine does become a bit more serious .I am no battle dj but i do like decent faders and spinning platters and when i get time to practice i even do a little bit of scratching and juggling .I have the Rane 12 mk2s and the Rane 72 mk2 mixer but if i was just getting started then i would be quite tempted by this machine .I started on belt drives and i was put off by that idea at first but time will tell if djs can manage ok on this example

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

I think once the swap out, is available to buy (with the inno. faders installed), this might be capable of becoming a decent pro grade controller 🤔 Mk 2 release is will the breaking point for them to enter the prograde marketplace officially. All they need are a few minor upgrades to get it perfected.... Who do I reach out to if I have suggestions on features to add in reference to potential upgrades of new products?? I really have some great ideas I feel like will help push forward the community at a much faster pace.

Just to let you know guys, as of today VirtualDJ supports the impulse T7 too. Make sure you have the latest version, and it will be a 'silent' update when you connect the controller first time. Next built will have the mapper built in of course.

For me this would be solid if it had a booth and split cue.

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 nearly bought this at DJX. I’m waiting for confirmed algorithm djay compatibility.

I can't wait to have this! 🙏🤗

if you user the software save Efx you can separe the effects in A and B

I love it. Only concern in pro environment is dropping it, would the belt slip off? Would not like to have to put it back on right before a set.. 100% get this for home use tho

Hi, any chance you'll do a review of the premium edition T7 and how the premium fader compares to the Innofader one? 🙃

Great review

@mojaxx you mention how serato should have given their fx an overall by now and I agree. What are your preferred settings when using echo? On my mixer when I engage echo the track seems to almost go louder than the current master volume for a second creating a jarring experience rather than a smooth sound to echo out. Any input appreciated.

Mojaxx, always great contents. This is really an interesting controller, however one question left: Is it worthy to invest in Serato ? we heard that Pioneer bought Serato and maybe there is in the long term no updates or no Serato anymore. So why Manufacturer like Hercules still release such controller dedicated for Serato? could we map this controller at least with other Software like Traktor Pro?

They should've put a booth on this

How good is the T7 for playing on larger sound systems or festivals?