Hercules DJ Control Starlight Compact Controller with Serato DJ Lite
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About this product
The Hercules DJ Control Starlight is a compact 2-channel DJ controller designed for portability and ease of use. It comes with Serato DJ Lite and features a built-in sound card, pitch control, auto BPM function, and illuminated jog wheels. The controller has 4 RGB backlit pads, EQ kill effects, and USB power. With a 24-bit/44.1 kHz sampling rate and frequency response of 20 Hz-20 kHz, it offers solid audio performance. Priced at $109.99, it's an affordable option for beginners or mobile DJs who need a lightweight setup.
Our take
The Hercules DJ Control Starlight is surprisingly fun for such a small controller. It's incredibly portable — fits in a backpack — and USB powered, so no wall wart needed. Serato DJ Lite is included, which is great for learning. The jog wheels have RGB backlighting and feel decent for finger drumming. Auto BPM is handy for quick mixing. However, the plastic build feels a bit cheap, and the faders are short throw. The 4 pads per deck limit some workflows. For $110, it's a steal if you're starting out or need a backup unit. Just don't expect pro-level durability.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extremely compact and portable
- USB powered for easy setup
- RGB backlit pads and jog wheels
- Auto BPM function included
- Comes with Serato DJ Lite
Cons
- Plastic build feels fragile
- Short throw faders
- Only 4 pads per deck
Specifications
- UPC 663296421623
- Manufacturer Hercules
- Unit Quantity 1
- Unit Type Unit
- Number of Channels 2
- Number of Decks 2
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- Number of Pads
- 4
- Model
- DJ Control Starlight
- Form Factor
- Compact
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Effect/Enhancement
- EQ Kill
- Country of Origin
- China
- Brand
- Hercules
- Maximum Sampling Rate
- 24 Bit (44.1 kHz)
- Type
- Double Deck Controller
- Input/Output Ports
- USB Interface, USB In
- Color
- Black
- Features
- Portable, Pitch Control, Built-in Mixer, Software Included, Built-in Sound Card, LED Light(s), RGB Backlit Buttons, USB Powered, Auto BPM Function, Jog Wheel Illumination, Tempo Control, Plug and Play
- MPN
- 4780884
