Hercules DJ DJLearning Kit MK3 DJ Controller

Hercules DJ DJLearning Kit MK3 — A Turnkey Path Into DJing

The Hercules DJ DJLearning Kit MK3 is a turnkey path into DJing for first-time learners. At the center sits the DJControl Inpulse 200 MK3, a 2-deck USB-C controller with a built-in virtual sound card for direct streaming. The kit pairs that controller with active monitors and closed-back DJ headphones so a beginner can go from unboxing to a first mix without buying extras. Both DJUCED and Serato DJ Lite ship in the box, letting the learner pick the software path that fits their goals. The boxed kit measures 510 x 247 x 270 mm and weighs 6.0 kg.

Beatmatch Guide and Stems Controls

What makes this kit stand out is the Beatmatch Guide, a system of red arrows for each tempo fader and below each jog wheel that shows the learner which direction to nudge the track. Once the arrows go dark, the beats are aligned — a clear visual way to internalize manual beatmatching before turning the guide off. Equally useful is the dedicated Stems section, with separate Instrumental and Vocal buttons for instant acapellas and mashups without leaving the controller.

Controller Layout — Every Control a Beginner Needs

The 2-deck layout puts every control within reach, so a learner never digs through menus mid-mix. Touch-sensitive jog wheels handle scratching and nudging on the top surface, while the ring moves through the track and aligns beats. Four performance pads per deck cover Hot Cue, FX, Loop, and Sampler modes.

• Number of Decks: 2 — symmetric layout with pitch fader, transport, pads, and jog wheel per side
• EQ: 3-band (Low, Mid, High) — Gain function accessed via Shift on the top knob
• Filter: 1 per deck — a dual high-pass/low-pass filter on a single knob that adds energy or pulls it back

Connectivity and Built-In Sound Card

A built-in virtual sound card removes the need for an external audio interface, so the controller can stream a set directly to broadcasting software while still cueing in the headphones. USB-C handles both data and power, and the included 1.8 m RCA cable links the master output to the monitors.

• Master Output: 2 x RCA jacks
• Headphone Output: 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack on front panel — for cueing and monitoring
• Sound Card: Built-in virtual sound card — enables direct livestream broadcasting without an external interface
• Power: USB-C (bus-powered) — no separate power brick needed

Software Ecosystem and Streaming Access

Two mixing programs ship with the kit, and the hardware maps automatically to either one. DJUCED is Hercules' beginner-friendly software, while Serato DJ Lite plugs the learner into the wider Serato ecosystem. Both support the Beatmatch Guide and connect to streaming services for instant access to mixable tracks.

• Included Software: DJUCED and Serato DJ Lite
• Upgrade Path: DJUCED PRO, DJUCED PRO+, and Serato DJ Pro — paid upgrades for advanced features
• Streaming Integration: TIDAL, Beatport, SoundCloud GO+, Apple Music (Serato only) — millions of tracks without local files, with Apple Music available only on Serato

Who the DJLearning Kit MK3 Is Built For

The DJLearning Kit MK3 is the right choice for aspiring DJs who want a complete, ready-to-mix setup without researching individual components. Beginners benefit most from the Beatmatch Guide, the Hercules DJ Academy video tutorials, and the Assist function in DJUCED that suggests the best-matching next tracks for the mix. Bedroom producers get a controller that doubles as a streaming rig, while parents buying a first setup for a teen get a single purchase covering controller, monitors, headphones, and software. The HDP DJ45 headphones handle cueing, while the DJMonitor 32 speakers cover home practice.