Hercules AMS-DJ-Starter-KIT DJ Starter Kit Worldwide
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About this product
The Hercules AMS-DJ-Starter-KIT is a single deck controller, contrary to typical double deck starter kits. It is designed for basic mixing and is USB-powered. The model is the Hercules AMS-DJ-Starter-KIT DJ. This unit is part of the Hercules starter series but offers only one deck, which limits functionality. Priced at $188.40, it is a lower-cost entry point but may not suit traditional DJing needs.
Our take
I'm scratching my head a bit with this one—it's labeled as a starter kit but it's a single deck controller. For most beginner DJs, you need at least two decks to mix between tracks. The build quality is typical Hercules plastic, lightweight and not very reassuring. It does work as a USB controller for software, but you'll be very limited. The $188.40 price seems high for a single deck. If you're thinking of starting DJing, skip this and get a proper two-deck controller. This might be useful as a secondary device or for very basic beatmatching practice, but I can't recommend it for serious learning.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Compact and USB powered
- Low price compared to two-deck controllers
Cons
- Single deck severely limits mixing capabilities
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Not ideal for learning standard DJ techniques
Specifications
- Brand Hercules
- Type Single Deck Controller
- Model Hercules AMS-DJ-Starter-KIT DJ
- UPC 840133929089
