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The verdict
Hercules DJControl Starlight
100+ bought last month
OVERPRICED.
This is a compact USB DJ controller from Hercules that's designed to be portable enough to take anywhere. It comes with Serato DJ Lite software included and has touch-sensitive jog wheels, a built-in sound card for headphone monitoring, and RGB lighting effects on the base that can sync to your music.
$106.39
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 2d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The controller is quite small and lightweight at just over a pound, so it's actually practical to carry around if you're DJing at different venues or events.
- It has the core DJ tools you'd need like hot cues, loops, effects, and a sampler, though it's a stripped-down setup compared to larger controllers.
- The RGB lighting and strobe effects are controlled through the Serato software and sync to your mix, which adds a visual element without requiring separate lighting gear.
As of Aug 30, the Hercules DJControl Starlight is overpriced at $106.39 — versus a $100.73 typical price and a $69.99 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
This price is off the chart.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 13.4 × 3.9 × 1.9 in
- Weight
- 1.1 lb
- Colour
- RGB (Red, Green, Blue)