Hercules DJ DJControl Mix Ultra

Wireless Mobile DJ Controller for Smartphones and Tablets

The Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra is a compact, battery-powered DJ controller built to turn any smartphone or tablet into a full mixing rig. It connects wirelessly over Bluetooth Low Energy to iOS and Android devices and ships with the djay app by Algoriddim, including a free Neural Mix upgrade. This controller is the right pick for hobbyists and aspiring DJs who want a backpack-friendly rig that still feels like a real controller.

What Sets This Controller Apart

Two design choices make this controller stand out: a repair-friendly build with a user-replaceable battery and a separate, screw-mounted fader board, plus a dual-function cover that flips into a phone or tablet stand. Neural Mix — usually locked behind a djay Pro subscription — is unlocked free here, letting players isolate vocals, drums, and instruments from the pads.

Connectivity and Battery

Wireless operation is the headline feature. The controller pairs to phones and tablets over Bluetooth LE, while a USB-A to USB-C cable handles charging. A split cable ships in the box for routing audio to speakers and headphones.

• Wireless Protocol: Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) — pairs with iOS 15+ and Android 10+
• Battery Capacity: 1000 mAh — up to 10 hours of playtime; 1h charging off, 2h on
• Charging Port: USB-C via included cable

Controls and Performance Surface

Two virtual decks flank a central mixer with pitch faders, a crossfader, and a 3-band EQ per channel. Pads and jog wheels are sized for portability but tuned for feel, mapping directly to djay's creative tools.

• Performance Pads: 8 rubber pads, 4 modes — Hot Cue, Loop, FX, Neural Mix
• Jog Wheels: Touch-sensitive with weighted momentum for nudging
• EQ per Channel: 3-band (High, Mid, Low) plus a high/low-pass filter knob

Size, Weight, and Travel-Ready Design

Built for life on the move, the chassis slips into a backpack alongside a phone and balances on a lap during a session. The included cover protects controls in transit and folds underneath as a stand.

• Controller Dimensions: 31.5 x 17.4 x 4 cm
• Controller Weight: 0.85 kg
• Cover Dimensions: 32.2 x 19.7 x 4 cm — doubles as phone/tablet stand

Who Is It For

The DJControl Mix Ultra is the right choice for aspiring DJs, hobbyists, and casual music fans who want to learn mixing on the device they already carry. It suits players who value portability over built-in audio outputs and are happy to mix through their phone's speaker, Bluetooth speakers, or the included split cable. Players planning to perform for an audience with wired speakers should look elsewhere.

Brand Recognition and Awards

Hercules has built its reputation on accessible DJ hardware aimed at beginners and hobbyists. At CES, this controller received the Innovation Awards Best of Innovation honor, and at NAMM 2025 it was named "Best of NAMM 2025" by Magnetic Mag. The djay partnership with Algoriddim gives buyers access to streaming libraries from Apple Music, TIDAL, Beatport, Beatsource, SoundCloud Go+, and Spotify Premium.