Hercules DJControl Starlight Review - Good For New DJs?

The Hercules DJControl Starlight is a compact two-channel device meant to be used with Serato DJ Lite. It looks similar to the Numark DJ2GO2, except that it’s got touch-sensitive jogwheels that you can use for scratching. It also has lights going around the base of the unit that can sync with the music you're playing.

We check it out in this full review.

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[KYLOWW]

It would be perfect when your in the plane and you have time to practice and prepare for upcoming events.

[TheThe]

Mastering the basics will make you fly this is a good tool to really get down and understanding and mastering the basics of DJing

[Jason-nosaJ]

Man does time fly. I bought the Hercules DJ Console MK2 back in 2005.
I had no idea the company was still around and making good equipment.
Nice review!

[klausmogensen]

It's also natively supported in Virtual DJ

[itxofficial]

My boss invited a couple of employees to her house this Saturday. She asked me if I could bring some music and DJ. I literally just ordered the Starlight for this very occasion, because I really don't want to show up with my bulky Numark NVII. The tiny little thing seems PERFECT for this type of event!

[michaeldavis]

Perfect for a strip club DJ, rarely mix, daily share a DJ space with another DJ, easy to travel to work with everyday and swapping out equipment with the day shift DJ.. as well as a small footprint, since theres other club business going on. As a 20yr pro DJ, this guy would be perfect.

[AlexMoschopoulos]

I picked one up just to play with MIXXX and stream online for some friends without having to use my larger setup. I love the compactness and even remapped some aspects to fit my workflow. Only complaint is I feel like the jogwheels aren't very responsive. Like I'll start to turn one, and it takes a second for things to suddenly catch up and the controller to see I'm doing something. Not sure if it's a MIXXX issue or the controller.

Not the end of the world. It was an $80 controller for fun. I do love how this one has some means for EQ while others done. So I can use the bass when I'm doing long blends. Might remap the quick effect/bass filter to control gains.

Not regretting my purchase at all. Will still use and play with it. :)

[jrinventormusic]

As an experienced DJ, I found it annoying that I'm not able to adjust the width of the 8 +/- Pitch Fader.
Also, not being able to scroll and select from the library using the controller is a drawback.
I've had some fun with it, but it's those couple drawbacks that keep it from shining for somebody looking to be more creative on the move.
Hope this helps!

[MrBiggBoyee]

I’ve been searching for something like this when I’m mixing live on my radio show. Since I’m limited in space I may consider this. Thank you

[DJActionVasquez]

Yeah I'm actually getting one of those for when I wanna have fun hanging out somewhere. Nowadays, all you need is a bluetooth speaker, and you can dj anywhere. Plus, this unit is better than the numark for the same price.

[timothycirylhuntingtoniii]

Just purchased one of these for £46, ETA is Wednesday, but hoping its tomorrow. Ideally I wanted one with more pads, but as a new commer to these, I thought £46 is a great price to see how I go. Great review!!

[ceasarnunez]

I’m more of a turntablist type of DJ, but I’ve been thinking of getting one for little quick, get in and get out type of gigs. It’s a pain to load up the turntables sometimes, specially when you know the people don’t really care for tricks. Only concern, is that it looks like a toy.

[doubleaspect]

As a teacher, this is a great tool for the classroom. Not just to play music, of course.

[FlawlessDJs]

Great for backup and practicing sets away from your main setup

[hiimleob]

I think it could be useful for the travelling dj who can just plug and play to practice a set in an airplane or be a bit faster maybe in setting up some cue points for a future gig while on the go
Nice video!!

[zektion]

Im getting this for Christmas! Im so exited to get into DJing.

[lowki.]

Great vid! can I use the Starlight with iPhone like the compact control?

[lifewithryan]

Can you pls tell me where you get yo usb charger from

[lonruil_aoife]

I got one of these for Christmas but I don’t know where to go or what to do with my computer to make music, is there a site? Or is it some app I use..?

[ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣΑΡΓΕΙΤΗΣ]

Hello, is the sound quality good ? Can you make key mapping for bass or hight ?