You don’t need to have an ultra-expensive DJ controller (like NUMARK N4 )for beginners to really appreciate the power and utility of these devices. While the Hercules Instinct is slightly more expensive than the company’s Compact version, it more than makes up for it by adding a variety of features that you can also see in higher-priced, more professional looking brands. For instance, the jog wheels of the Instinct have been carefully engineered with precision pressure detection so you can effortlessly try your hand at scratching, much like what professional DJs do with a vinyl record. You can also easily control the Instinct’s pitch and bend function for that superb scratch. The Instinct also comes with the powerful yet so easy to use DJUCED 18 Degree software which enables you to mix two of your favorite audio tracks easily on the fly while also allowing you instant saves of your mixes. The Instinct, like the Compact, comes as a 2-deck rig with the audio mixer controls situated right in the center of the chassis while the deck controls have been laid out on the peripheries allowing for a more efficient access to what really matters. The Hercules Instinct may be inexpensive but it sure is not skimping on the quality of its construction as well as the richness and functionality of its features.
