Hercules has pushed its motorized-platter concept as far as it will go. The DJControl T10 swaps the 7-inch jogs of the Inpulse T7 for two 10-inch motorized vinyl discs, the largest ever seen on a controller, and pairs them with the company’s own contactless crossfader. The result squarely targets scratch and open-format DJs who want real turntable feel without hauling a full booth.
Genuine 10-inch motorized platters
The T10 carries two 10-inch metal platters, motorized and dressed with Dr. Suzuki slipmats and slipsheets. The mechanics are serious: a brushless motor drives the platter via a belt, a sensor monitors rotation in real time, and a microcontroller corrects any deviation instantly, faster than your hands can feel it. At 0.16 Nm of starting torque, the disc behaves like a reference turntable. You also get hardware slip-release controls (0, ½, 1, 2, 4) and a new Stem Slip mode, powered by Serato.
InduXfader: the contactless crossfader
At the center, Hercules fits its own InduXfader, approved by Innofader. It works by electromagnetic induction, tracking position with no physical contact at all, which promises a lighter touch, a longer lifespan and zero rattling. From the front panel you adjust weight, curve, cut-lag and direction. For anyone cutting on the crossfader all night, it is the most heavily used part of the machine, and making it effectively wear-free is a real change.
Stems and effects at your fingertips
Each deck has dedicated stems buttons to isolate or mute vocals and instrumentals in real time: you break a track down, strip it back or rebuild it live without breaking your flow. FX are triggered with paddles, reverb, filter, dub echo and noise, for instant action, and sixteen large RGB pads across both decks cover hot cues, loops, stems and sampler across eight modes.
Stage connectivity, not living-room connectivity
This is arguably the T10’s most professional point. It outputs balanced XLR at master level (+28 dBu) and offers a balanced 6.3 mm booth output (+28 dBu), enough to plug straight into a PA or professional monitors. Add a combo XLR/jack mic input with gain up to +60 dB and tone control, an RCA auxiliary input, and dual-format headphone outputs. Two USB-C ports let you connect two computers at once: handing off between DJs happens without killing the music or touching the mixer, ideal for b2b sets.
Yet the T10 stays portable: retractable feet, 7.3 kg on the scale, it drops into a gig bag and sets up in two minutes. On software, it ships with Serato DJ Pro (Pitch’n Time expansion included) and DJUCED PRO, with streaming support (Apple Music, Beatport, Beatsource, SoundCloud, TIDAL). Expect around $1,399.99 (€1,299 / £1,199), available since late September 2026. Against a standalone rig like the Denon DJ Prime 4 G2 or a classic deck like the Reloop RP-2000 MK4, the T10 argues for a third path: turntable feel in a controller’s footprint.
My take
Moving to 10-inch platters is not a gimmick: that diameter is what allows a true scratch gesture, the one you lose on small jogs. Pairing it with a contactless crossfader and balanced XLR outputs tells a clear story, bringing turntable feel to the club without the logistics of two decks and a mixer. The dual USB-C for b2b is the kind of detail you notice on the night it matters. At this price, the real rival is not the controller next to it but a used vinyl setup: it comes down to what you would rather carry.
Frequently asked questions
Are the platters really motorized like a true turntable?
Yes. A brushless motor drives each 10-inch metal platter via a belt, a sensor monitors rotation, and a microcontroller continuously corrects deviations. The stated starting torque is 0.16 Nm, and the platters come fitted with Dr. Suzuki slipmats and slipsheets.
Which software is included, and is streaming supported?
The T10 ships with Serato DJ Pro, including the Pitch’n Time expansion, as well as DJUCED PRO. Streaming is handled through the compatible software (Apple Music, Beatport, Beatsource, SoundCloud, TIDAL, depending on the service).
Can it be used for back-to-back sets?
Yes. Two USB-C ports let you connect two computers at the same time. Handing over from one DJ to another happens without cutting the music or changing the mixer settings, which makes it well suited to b2b.
Is the connectivity compatible with a professional PA?
Yes. The T10 offers balanced XLR master outputs (+28 dBu) and a balanced 6.3 mm booth output (+28 dBu), plus RCA outputs. It also includes a combo XLR/jack mic input with gain up to +60 dB and an auxiliary input.
