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Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra is a £131 mobile controller, fourth in our guide to the best DJ controllers, that pairs to an iPhone, iPad or Android device over Bluetooth Low Energy and runs the free djay app by Algoriddim. There is no laptop in the setup: the listing describes 2 virtual decks, pitch and volume sliders, hot cues, loop effects and 8 performance pads per deck, running off a built-in rechargeable battery it claims is good for up to 10 hours.
The figure that does not survive a look at the rest of the same page is in the specification field. Product Dimensions reads 31.5 x 17.4 x 0.4 cm — a 4 mm-deep body — on the listing that also advertises touch-sensitive capacitive jog wheels, sliders and pads, and that puts the item weight at 850 g. The rating line has the same trouble in miniature: the breakdown bars run from 75 five-star down to 3 one-star, and they add up to 100, not the 298 ratings stated beside them. Everything on this page is quoted from the Amazon listing; we have not tested this unit.
How those 298 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £131.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 298 ratings |
| Product dimensions (as listed) | 31.5 x 17.4 x 0.4 cm |
| Item weight | 850 g |
| Rating breakdown (as listed) | 75 five-star, 13 four-star, 6 three-star, 3 two-star, 3 one-star |
| Battery | 1 Lithium Polymer battery included; listing claims up to 10 hours |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) to iOS and Android |
| Best Sellers Rank | 8 in DJ Controller |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Works really well with Djay Pro.Looks like a toy, but a serious bit of kit.If you are looking for a distraction to scrooling social media this will distract you and at the same time fine tune your dj skills.”
Verified purchase“This is not a toy, its a perfect DJ tool and mixer. Works perfectly well with use of Apple Music (think Spotify too but I don't have this) Only limitation on using streaming music is it blocks from being able to extract vocals and you need to do this direct from .MP3 music file”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best DJ Controllers 2026: 10 Ranked, Three Whose Numbers Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
Does the Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra work without a computer?
Yes. The listing describes it as a controller for iOS and Android phones and tablets, connected over Bluetooth Low Energy, with full access to the free djay app by Algoriddim.
How long does the Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra battery last?
The listing claims up to 10 hours of mixing from the built-in rechargeable battery, which it says is included as a 1 Lithium Polymer battery.
How big and how heavy is the Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra?
The specification field gives 31.5 x 17.4 x 0.4 cm and 850 g. That 0.4 cm depth sits on a page that also lists touch-sensitive jog wheels and 8 performance pads per deck.
What controls does the Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra have?
The listing names 2 virtual decks, pitch and volume sliders, dedicated hot cues, loop effects (FX) and 8 performance pads per deck for triggering samples.
What is the rating on the Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra?
4.5 out of 5 from 298 ratings, with the breakdown shown as 75 five-star, 13 four-star, 6 three-star, 3 two-star and 3 one-star.
What colour is the Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra and when did it go on sale?
The listing gives the colour as White and the date first available as 23 January 2025.
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