Hercules DJControl T10: The 1st Controller With Motorized Platters Is Finally Here!
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Hercules DJControl T10 · Source: Hercules
Hercules DJControl T10 in UDG gig bag · Source: Hercules
Hercules DJControl T10 · Source: Hercules
Hercules’ much-anticipated DJControl T10 is here at last, with 10-inch motorized platters, a new contactless crossfader, Stem Slip for scratching with stems and so much more. Is this controller going to revolutionize DJing?
All About Hercules DJControl T10
Hercules DJControl T10: It’s Here
At NAMM at the beginning of the year, Hercules debuted a new DJ controller that had the potential to really make some waves. Called DJControl T10, it was reportedly the first controller with 10-inch motorized platters. Images and details were scarce, but now at last we have both – and you can start ordering it now.
About Those Platters
Yes, the controller boasts 10-inch motorized platters. Each one features an officially licensed Dr. Suzuki felt slipmat and slipsheet under a 10-inch vinyl disc. As for the platters themselves, they contain servo-controlled motors. I’ll let Hercules explain the technical stuff: “A brushless motor drives each platter by belt, a sensor monitors rotation in real time, and a microcontroller corrects any deviation faster than the hands can feel it. With 0.16Nm of starting torque and full playback speed in under 100ms, the platter stays locked even through hard scratch patterns, with no wobble and no drift.”
InduXfader
Those platters aren’t the only feat of engineering here. The controller also contains a new contactless crossfader called InduXfader. It uses electromagnetic induction and tracks position without any physical contact for a light touch, long life and zero rattling, according to Hercules. You can dial in weight, curve, cut lag and direction from the front panel as well. Crossfader company Innofader has given it the seal of approval.
“Drawing on our 20 years of experience crafting performance faders, we were honored to help ensure DJs get a reliable, high-quality crossfader with customizable adjustments and top-tier responsiveness, making the T10 a formidable choice for performers of all skill levels,” added Elliot Marx, owner and creator of Innofader.
Stem Slip
As mentioned at the beginning of the year, the controller includes 16 RGB pads across the two decks to cover hot cues, loops, slicer and sampler functions. There are also FX paddles to trigger reverb, filter, dub echo and more.
It wouldn’t be a 2026 controller without stem separation, and DJControl T10 doesn’t disappoint, with dedicated stem buttons on each deck to isolate vocals and instrumentals in real time. It also features Stem Slip, an algorithm powered by Serato to return the stem track to the right position when you finish scratching.
Software, Streaming and Connectivity
The controller comes bundled with Serato DJ Pro (with the Pitch ‘n Time DJ expansion included) and DJUCED PRO licenses. Supported streaming options include Apple Music, Beatport, SoundCloud, Spotify, and TIDAL (Apple Music and Spotify are Serato-only).
The controller provides XLR master outputs and quarter-inch booth outputs, microphone and auxiliary inputs, 44.1kHz/24-bit audio resolution and dual USB-C inputs to support B2B sets.
Price and Availability
Hercules DJControl T10 is available now from Thomann* / Sweetwater*. There is also a bundle available with a UDG gig bag designed specifically for the controller. That bag is also available on its own* / Sweetwater*.
Hercules DJControl T10
[22 January 2026] Is bigger better? Hercules to debut the DJControl T10, the first DJ controller with 10-inch motorized platters – for under $1500.
1st Controller With 10-inch Motorized Platters
NAMM is underway. While the big musical instrument event is heavily focused on guitars, drums and pro audio (just look at our feed for proof), the bigger DJ companies also come out to show off their latest and greatest. To wit: Hercules is there with a brand new controller, the DJControl T10.
The successor to the DJControl T7, the T10 also has motorized platters, but this time they’re (as the number designation suggests) 10 inches as opposed to the previous model’s seven. Ten inches is pretty big for a controller. In fact, these might just be the world’s biggest motorized DJ controller platters. Gwan, Hercules.
What Else Do We Know?
Other than the size of the platters (that matter), we know very little else about the DJControl T10. Hercules has a cropped teaser video on its Instagram and a TikTok account belonging to a store in Ecuador has the uncropped version. But it’s an all-black product on a black background, making it tough to make out.
Slipmats and Bag Bundled
According to an article on Bonedo (it’s in German, so turn on translation in your browser), the controller unlocks Serato DJ Pro and comes with Dr. SUZUKI slipmats and a UDG custom-designed bag. Being a Hercules controller, it also supports DJUCED.
But here’s what I can spy: it’s got eight pads per channel (I’m assuming this is a two-deck controller as it’s turntable-focused), what looks like three-band EQ, channel faders and a crossfader, pitch control for the platters, and platter control buttons.
“We are incredibly proud to take the brand a step further with this new vinyl experience,” said Jean Lacôte, Director of R&D, Product Development and Production at Hercules, according to the story. “The DJControl T10 reflects our commitment to thoughtful innovation, designed first and foremost to meet the expectations of DJs while remaining true to the essence of our identity.”
Pricing and Availability
Hercules is saying they’re going to deliver the DJControl T10 for “less than $1500” but how much less they haven’t said. There’s also no information on when this will be available. We have boots on the NAMM show floor, so hopefully we’ll get some more pics and info soon.
Head to the Hercules site to sign up to get info on the new controller (link below).
More Information
- Hercules DJControl T10 product page
- All about Hercules
- All about DJ controllers
- Buy Hercules gear at Thomann*
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