Hercules DJCONTROL INPULSE 200 MK2 User manual

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BOX CONTENTS ..........................................5
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................6
3. FEATURES ...................................................7
Overview...........................................................7
Decks ................................................................8
Mixing .............................................................18
Connectors.....................................................26
4. INSTALLATION...........................................27
Connections...................................................27
Downloading the software ...........................29
DJUCED

..................................................29
Serato DJ Lite............................................32
5. LIVENING UP YOUR MIX ...........................34
Modes and pads ............................................34
The pads ...................................................34
Hot Cue mode ...........................................35
Stems mode ..............................................36

FX mode....................................................37
Sampler mode ...........................................39
Scratching ......................................................40
Filters ..............................................................41
6. MULTICHANNEL SOUND CARD ...............42
Master output for speakers (output 1-2).....42
Headphones output (output 3-4) .................43
7. COMPATIBILITY.........................................44
USB Audio / USB MIDI ..................................44
ASIO and Windows® control panel ............44
Firmware update............................................47
8. DEMO MODE ..............................................48
9. FAQS...........................................................49

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Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK2 is a full-featured
controller designed for getting started DJing thanks to
dedicated features, video tutorials and integration with
the DJUCED®and Serato DJ Lite software.
Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK2 include
s a
license for Serato DJ Lite, not a license for Serato DJ
Pro. If you install Serato DJ Pro instead of Serato DJ
Lite, Serato DJ Pro will work with your DJControl
Inpulse 200 MK2 for the duration of a trial period. At
the end of this trial period, if you
want to continue
using Serato DJ Pro, you must purchase a Serato DJ
Pro license.

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1. Box contents
−Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK2
−Hercules, Serato and DJUCEDstickers
−Warranty flyer
You can remove the protective film covering the VU
meter on
the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK2
controller. You can also leave the protective film in
place, as it does not affect the use of the VU meter.

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2. Technical specifications
System requirements:
−DJUCED:
https://www.djuced.com/downloaddjuced/
−Serato DJ Lite:
https://serato.com/dj/lite/downloads?systemreq
uirements#system-requirements
Master output for speakers (output 1-2) via two RCA
connectors:
−Maximum output power = 5 dBU @ 1 kΩ
−THD+N @1 kHz < 0.01%
−Resolution = 24-bit
−Sample rate = 44.1 kHz
Headphones output (output 3-4) via one 3.5 mm stereo
mini-jack connector:
−Maximum output power = 5 dBU for 32Ω @ 1 kHz
−THD+N @1kHz < 0.017%
−Resolution = 24-bit
−Sample rate = 44.1 kHz

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3. Features
Overview
1. Transport buttons (Play, Cue, Sync, Shift)
2. Tempo fader (Pitch fader)
3. Loop controls (Loop)
4. Jog wheel
5. Pads and modes
6. Track selection controls (Browser, Load,
Assist./Prep.)
7. Mixing section (Gain, EQ, Filter)
8. Monitoring, volumes (Master and Headphones)
and Beatmatch Guide
9. Mixer (Crossfader, volume faders)

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Decks
1. Transport buttons
SHIFT: combined control. For example:
−SHIFT + ½: enables a loop by choosing the in point.
−SHIFT + LOOP: enables Vinyl (Scratch) mode.
SYNC: enables or disables automatic synchronization of
the BPM (beats per minute) values of two tracks.
−SHIFT + SYNC:
oIn DJUCED: makes the deck the master
synchronization (Master Sync) deck.
oIn Serato DJ Lite: disables synchronization on
the deck.

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CUE: inserts a Cue point in the track to identify a
specific instant, or moves the deck playhead to the Cue
point’s position.
−Track paused: inserts a Cue point at the spot where
the track is stopped.
−Track playing: stops playback of the track and
moves the deck playhead to the Cue point.
oIn DJUCED, if no Cue point has been defined,
pressing CUE stops playback and places a Cue
point at the playhead’s location.
oIn Serato DJ Lite, if no Cue point has been
defined, pressing CUE stops playback and
places a Cue point at the beginning of the track.
−CUE + PLAY: moves the playhead to the Cue point
and plays the track from that point.
−SHIFT + CUE:
oIn DJUCED: moves the playhead to the start
of the track, and stops playback.
oIn Serato DJ Lite: moves the playhead to the
start of the track, and starts playback.
Play/Pause: plays or pauses the track.
−SHIFT + PLAY: in Serato DJ Lite, moves the
playhead to the Cue point and plays the track from
this marker.

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2. Tempo fader
Tempo fader: sets the track’s playback speed by
adjusting the number of BPM.
−Move up: slows down the track.
−Move down: speeds up the track.
−Tempo fader in the middle: the track’s original
speed. The green LED is lit up.
When the Beatmatch Guide function is enabled, the
TEMPO visual guides indicate whether you need to
move the tempo fader up or down, in order to slow down
or speed up the track. When the two red arrows are off,
the tempo on that deck is identical to the tempo on the
other deck.
For more information on the Beatmatch Guide function,
please read the Beatmatch Guide section on page 22.

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In Serato DJ Lite and Serato DJ Pro, when Sync mode is
enabled, pressing SHIFT and moving the tempo fader at
the same time lets you move the tempo fader’s values
while maintaining the amplitude.
For example, with a tempo scale of ±8%, or 16%
amplitude, you can move the tempo fader’s values to
cover from 0% (maximum) to -16% (minimum), which
still results in 16% amplitude, with -8% in the center.

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3. Loop controls
LOOP: enables or disables playback of the loop.
½ / X2: divides by two or multiplies by two the size of the
active loop.
−SHIFT + ½ (LOOP IN): enables a loop by choosing
the in point.
−SHIFT + X2 (LOOP OUT): enables a loop by
choosing the out point.
When the loop is active:
−SHIFT + ½: turn the jog wheel to move the start of
the loop. To set this start of the loop, press
SHIFT + ½ again.
−SHIFT + X2: turn the jog wheel to move the end of
the loop. To set this end of the loop, press
SHIFT + X2 again.
To exit the loop, press LOOP.

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4. Jog wheel
Jog wheel: lets you move within the track, modify the
track’s playback, and scratch.
When the Beatmatch Guide function is enabled, the
BEAT ALIGN visual guides indicate the direction in
which you need to turn the ring (i.e. the edge) of the jog
wheel in order to align the beat grids of the two tracks.
When the two red arrows are off, the beat grids are
aligned.
For more information on the Beatmatch Guide function,
please read the Beatmatch Guide section on page 22.

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The action carried out depends on three criteria:
−Vinyl (Scratch) mode enabled or disabled;
−track playing or paused;
−the spot where you are touching the jog wheel (top
or ring).
To enable Vinyl (Scratch) mode, press SHIFT and LOOP
at the same time. To make sure that Vinyl mode is
enabled, press SHIFT. The LOOP button is lit up.
Top
Ring

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Actions of the jog wheels with Serato DJ Lite and Serato
DJ Pro:
Vinyl mode Play/Pause Jog wheel
SHIFT
button
Scratching
Enabled
Play
Top
-
Enabled
Pause
Top
-
Disabled
Pause
Top
-
Speed up or slow down playback
Disabled
Play
Top or ring
-
Move slowly within the track
Disabled
Pause
Ring
-
Move quickly within the track
Enabled Play Top or ring
Press and
hold
Enabled Pause Top or ring
Press and
hold
Disabled Play Top or ring
Press and
hold
Disabled Pause Top or ring
Press and
hold

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Actions of the jog wheels with DJUCED:
Vinyl mode Play/Pause Jog wheel
SHIFT
button
Scratching
Enabled
Play
Top
-
Enabled
Pause
Top or ring
-
Speed up or slow down playback
Enabled
Play
Ring
-
Disabled
Play
Top or ring
-
Move quickly within the track
Disabled
Pause
Top
-
Move very quickly within the track
Enabled Play Ring
Press and
hold
Enabled Pause Ring
Press and
hold
Disabled Play Ring
Press and
hold

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5. Pads and modes
Mode buttons: let you enable up to four modes.
To enable a main mode, press HOT CUE or STEMS.
To enable a secondary mode (FX and SAMPLER),
simultaneously press SHIFT and HOT CUE or STEMS.
The mode button flashes.
For more information about the different modes with
DJUCED, Serato DJ Lite and Serato DJ Pro, please
read the Modes and pads section on page 34.
Performance pads: a pad performs an action.

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Mixing
6. Track selection controls
LOAD*: loads the selected track on the destination deck.
In DJUCED, collapses or expands folders.
BROWSER encoder: lets you browse through your
music library by turning the encoder to the left (up) or to
the right (down).
Press the encoder to select folders and files.
In DJUCED, press SHIFT and the encoder to return to
the root of your music library.
*The functionality is identical on decks 1 and 2.

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Illuminated ring:
−In DJUCED, shows the energy level of the master
track for the tempo.
−In Serato DJ Lite, shows the rhythm. The light
flashes to the beat of the track.
ASSIST./PREP.:
−In DJUCED, displays the panel suggesting the
best upcoming tracks for your mix.
Press ASSIST./PREP. and turn the encoder to
adjust the energy level of the tracks being
suggested.
−In Serato DJ Lite, adds the track currently being
played to the Prepare list.

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7. Mixing section
GAIN knob*: adjusts the gain (i.e. the volume level
before the volume fader).
2-band equalizer (EQ)*: controls the intensity of the EQ.
A knob is associated with each band: HIGH and LOW.
FILTER knob*: adjusts the frequency of the dual filter
(high-pass and low-pass).
*The functionality is identical on decks 1 and 2.