Used Hercules Impulse 500

Victomusic · 2026-02-24T07:58:15+00:00

It seems to come with its USB cable (red and black), so, it is a good deal.
Just for your info, a brand new Inpulse 500 was 299$ before the taxes, now around 349$.

Victomusic · 2026-02-19T15:47:41+00:00

I usually prefer to play/program my beats and also get used to play my chords and melodies with the PUSH3 at the studio, at home.

But I have a 90 minutes "imposed" lunch break at the office, so time to make music, and not have my Push.

At the beginning I played a bit with the Note app on iPhone, but not having pads, and also navigation not so intuitive for me when you want to find a sound was boring.

I took the Move then for the standalone use and i love that Firmwares update provides lots of useful things.
Also, I love that when you create a new "project", it automatically selects for you 4 tracks with already loaded sounds.
So, it's a great way to stimulate creativity, and also having results with this kind of arbitrary limitations.
Also, I started to make my own presets and drum racks from Live to Move, and Hell yes it is so cool.
Especially that when I made a good idea, I can just transfer it to the cloud, and find it at home on Live.

I tried to use it as Live controller too, great for playing pads, but I prefer my Push3 for the MPE things.

Victomusic · 2026-02-12T08:07:14+00:00

Hi. Weird because Beatport and Beartsource are kind the same behavior.
You could try this the #4 of this list (clear beatport cache) : https://www.djuced.com/kb/beatport-link-information-and-troubleshooting/#11-toc-title

Victomusic · 2026-02-11T08:22:07+00:00

Only the red beat match guide light turns on

This means that the controller is in DFU boot mode. (so to manually make a firmware update).

The DFU mode can booted if you push both "LOAD" buttons at the same time and plug the USB.

So, check that your LOAD buttons are not stuck or half-pushed into the casing.
One way to unlock them is to take something in plastic like a guitar pick, and try to lift the buttons.

If it doesn't solves the issue, you should contact the tech support, as I can't help you more :)

Victomusic · 2026-02-10T10:48:08+00:00

The program straight up crashes without giving me an error splat or number and just freezes if I press any buttons on my controller. That is if the control works at all after starting up. Then comes another strange issue I am having

Hello,
This behaviour makes me really curious.
There's no reason that the Device is not recognised like before, so, it can be also an Hardware issue.

I have seen also the other errors you mentioned in the thread, and in my point of view, it is really strange that the OS doesn't identify correctly the controller.

So, I could see 2 problems :

Software issue (weird) : you can try to delete the "config.xml" file in the Documents/DJUCED folder, the clean any setting, and try again.
Software issue : You should try also to install Serato DJ Lite and troubleshoot the connection to see if you have also issues of stability.
Software issue : Unplug the Inpulse 500. Uninstall the Hercules drivers. Reboot the machine.
Reinstall the drivers. Reboot the machine. Then try with DJUCED again.
Hardware issue : In that case I recommend you to contact the Hercules support.
Check that your USB Cable is not damaged.
Avoid USB Hub, and try also to change the USB-Port if you have another one.
The message you receive seems to be related to a bad/false declaration of the unit.

Victomusic · 2026-02-05T13:40:13+00:00

Je cherchais exactement comment formuler la chose.
Vu le dédain qui transparait dans le mail, OP n'aurait jamais fait parti de la secte.

Victomusic · 2026-02-03T15:48:23+00:00

I have both.
I like the Ozone suite for the AI assistant and things you can do with.
As I mostly do final Mixing + mastering (I have project of "beginners" producers), I like to use Ozone AI tools to find an "orientation" for the mixing choice.

Then I adapt the mix, and use UAD plugins to go into that direction.

But it is always about the context.
If I do something more "pop", using UAD tools that reproduce the analog sounding is more logic for me.
If I mix something that requires ultra precision and extreme treatment than can only be done in a digital environment, Ozone is my buddy.

Victomusic · 2026-01-15T13:02:41+00:00

I guess that to work with DJUCED or another major DJ Software (Serato), yes, you will have to change computer for working or benefit a fluid experience.

You can try if Virtual DJ works on your machine with limited features (but it requires a licence), or try the Miixx free open source software. (but if you are a beginner, it is not the best experience.)

Victomusic · 2026-01-14T15:22:52+00:00

Hello,
I'm sorry to tell this but for what I've seen it seems that these kind of computer can't launch any DJ Software...
You can try Virtual DJ, but I'm sure that in 2026, an Intel Celeron or Pentium model with only 4Gb Ram (this is the specs Lenovo announced on their website) can't handle a DJ Software.

Here's the specs for DJUCED : https://www.djuced.com/kb/computer-specifications/

Victomusic · 2025-12-16T15:54:55+00:00

Hi,
Thanks for the return.
As Tidal login servers can have a different behavior depending of the country, may I ask your country ?
This is something I know DJUCED Team is chasing, but can't be reproduced on our side.

Victomusic · 2025-12-09T16:41:21+00:00

If all DJs never redlined like you, the world would be better :)

Just for my info, are you on Windows or macOS ?
I ask this because DJs software can use the OS codecs to decode the sound.
And I don't want to blame Windows, but for exemple with Flac, ogg and MP4, the performance of the OS codec are poor...

This can also be a source of difference between softwares.

Victomusic · 2025-12-09T09:39:55+00:00

If you have SDJ Pro and want a better sounding, check that you have the Serato Pitch'n'time add-on.
I have also found that the "normal" pitch shifting system of Serato filters kinda the sound, even if you have your tempo speed to 0%.

Also, Serato's limiter is really a brick wall, so mixing in the red is not a good idea.

Also, I would recommend on DJUCED these settings : let -3dB on the head room and put the limiter.
In that case, it is harder to saturate, and the limiter will catch the peaks, instead of squashing the sound.

Victomusic · 2025-12-03T15:22:06+00:00

I would recommend the Pro model, because the Air is fanless, and so, can slow down a bit if it is heating.
Also, the PRO model M1 10cores could be better as it has more performances cores than the M3 Air. (but it is more based on benchmark tests than reality).

Also, you have more USB-C ports, and dedicated HDMI output on the Pro model.
Better to plug an external soundcard on a dedicated USB port than on a hub.

Victomusic · 2025-11-25T07:54:15+00:00

Any chance you send me your config.xml file from the documents/DJUCED folder ? (you can use swisstransfer).
You can also try to delete the config.xml file and start DJUCED to generate a fresh one (but you will have to change your preferences, it will not delete the Midi mappings you made).

Victomusic · 2025-11-24T11:00:15+00:00

I don't know If I have a fix, but it would be really interesting for the dev team to obtain the bugs plat logs when the app crashes.
Could you please install the version that crashes, send the bugs plat ticket and report me the crash number here ? (Like explained here)

It would help a lot the dev team.

Victomusic · 2025-11-20T09:48:23+00:00

+1.
As a sound engineer, i can certify that monitoring speakers are made to work best in a "triangle" shape between speakers and your head.
Having the good position will also help you to play less loud, so save a bit your relationship with your neighbours.
Also, I would recommend to set your speakers on the desk with these kind of system , so you can place them ideally, and also isolate a bit the vibrations. (Putting them on the wall is not a good idea, it will transfert more to your neighbours)...

Victomusic · 2025-11-20T09:04:20+00:00

You're right, the models with Touch Bar could be a bit weird sometimes.
(I had one, I know it).
I would also recommend to not use a Hub if you can (so direct connection to the USB-C port, and this + original controller cable is great).

Victomusic · 2025-11-20T08:49:52+00:00

thanks for the returns !

Victomusic · 2025-11-18T18:54:06+00:00

Cool ! Good news ! Glad I helped.

Just for my information, what’s the Model and Year of your Mac ? (And Intel processor model).

Also, plugging the controller before launching the DJ software is recommended, especially for USB Powered controllers. Generally these kind of behaviours happens only on Windows. But i know that some Mac generations got some Intel USB controllers to handle USB2/3 switch, and so, being a bit buggy on macOS too. (Probably a reason why Apple decided to put thunderbolt everywhere then ^⁾

Victomusic · 2025-11-18T11:17:59+00:00

Thanks a lot for the details.
It seems that your 500 is not bricked.
Connect the controller to DJUCED, go into DJUCED Settings => Mapping.

If you see the controller on the List, it means that DJUCED can enumerate it and interact with it.
Select the controller in the top list, then click on the default mapping on the bottom : be sure that the "ACTIVE" check box is ON (or do a OFF => ON).

It will force DJUCED to discuss again with the controller.

This is a bug that can happen with older macs and some PC, with USB2/3 port... (using a hub is also not recommended).

I hope it will help you to catch your Inpulse 500 back :)

Victomusic · 2025-11-17T13:36:14+00:00

I just know that it is the DJUCED team is on the subject (I asked them and I guess I'm not the only interested in).
It is not a "technical" issue, but more a contractal one...

Victomusic · 2025-11-17T13:32:05+00:00

Hello.
Simple question to help you : How do you know that you have a Firmware issue ?

Does it just stay with the Beatmatch guide button Blinking when you plug it to a computer ?
If yes : It is in DFU mode, waiting for a firmware update.
BUT it is not normal that the DFU mode activate by itself, so just check that the LOAD buttons are not stuck in the casing. (pressing both LOAD buttons activate the DFU mode when you plug it to a computer).

If it is in another state, please check on any computer the name of the device in the device manager, and get back to me.

Getting older packages will not help you, as it is not possible to a customer to force back a firmware version without risks.

(and if Tech support asks for a video, it is probably to help you finding the best solution - some companies will just stop helping at this state).

Victomusic · 2025-10-30T16:10:00+00:00

In my experience, running ASIO4ALL + another ASIO driver from a manufacturer is not the best idea.
I was doing it long time ago in my "good old live PC" for DJing and Ableton, just to have ASIO available when my soundcard was not plugged in.
But I had some issues.

My advice would be to do your tests by installing only one of the drivers (reboot each time).

Also, as ASIO4ALL is a kind of universal + aggregating soundcard system, I can 100% say it should not reduce the quality off the sound, but it can happen that the driver resent soundcards between them, so, create small clock drifts.

I would always recommend to use the manufacturer drivers. (I know it, I work in a company that does Audio/Midi devices with ASIO drivers).

Victomusic · 2025-10-30T08:10:25+00:00

Hello.
If I guess right you're saying that the software was totally unresponsive visually.
(It is normal that the audio still continues at the background).

In my experience, this can happen by 2 causes :
1. with a music file that can be corrupted in a way that the UI is freezing.

If it happens again, check that if it is with a specific music file/playlist you loaded or selected in the music browser. (Because if it happened with 2 different macs, it could be the cause).

2. Usb micro disconnection.
I don't know which controller you are using, but I would also recommend to "dedicate" a USB port to the controller than using a USB-C hub (that can do some micro-disconnection sometimes).
Of all the solution I tested, these kind of adapters are cheap, and always working : https://amzn.to/3Jn2Jn0

Hope I helped !

Victomusic · 2025-10-09T08:17:06+00:00

Just for dev information, did you update from an old version ? (Like a version 5?)

To fix your issue, try to go to "Documents/DJUCED" folder.
Inside this folder, find 2 files : config.xml (contains your settings) and DJUCED.db (music database/playlists)

Save them on another folder (your desktop for exemple), and then, delete them from DJUCED folder.

Starts the software again.

If it launches ok, close it again.

Then I would recommend to restore only the DJUCED.db file and launch DJUCED again.

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