Getting Started With The DDJ FLX4 - Beginner DJ Tutorial

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Get started with the Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 today! Learn how to plug in, get set up, what all the important buttons and faders do, plus learn how to perform your first mix. This beginner DJ tutorial is the perfect starting place for DDJ-FLX4 users.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Rekordbox
02:35 FLX4 Basics
04:35 Tempo
05:06 Levels
06:15 Headphones
07:25 Song Structure
07:56 Mixing
10:33 FLX4 Course
11:13 Advanced Mixing
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[@christophersonawane]

The Code does not work anymore? :'( ?

[@Maxtorque3686]

I need help. my rekordbox recognizes my flx4 but no buttons work

[@christophersonawane]

@@Maxtorque3686 It's not getting enough power from your Laptop/PC UBS port. Use another cable and plug that into a power source like a type C charger.

[@Maxtorque3686]

I solved the problem, I still had rekordbox 5 installed and the flx4 only works with rb 6.

[@skunkeyebandit]

I think you missed the most important thing, how to set up the actual controller. Let's get people setting up the device properly, adding mics, laptop and so on.

[@DazTv2k]

💯Thats what im looking for to get it set up and connected

[@RanAcct-jb2zx]

any videos on this ?? been looking and nothing

[@phylynevanrijs4384]

Same problem here and no also did not find a tutorial yet

[@TheNesta82]

Same here cannot get it set up with recordbox

[@markyp755]

I had the same issue and it turns out the processor in my laptop wasn’t coping with the work load. Anything below an i3 processor isn’t gonna work unfortunately.

[@IHavePi]

One of the best beginner tutorials. Everything on point. Super compact.

[@Crossfader]

Thanks for the comment. It’s always appreciated!

[@ChantingInTheDark]

8:40 - Top-tip for beginners: Rather than try and start the track to be mixed in on the drop, count 1 bar in and hold on that beat, then when the drop happens count one bar and THEN let the new track go. It gives you some buffer in case you miss the drop.

[@JackSatariano]

Great video, wish I had it a few weeks ago when I got the controller! Summarizes everything so well

[@lilyardalan8812]

the clearest tutorial ive ever seen, THANK UUUU

[@flavioausderschweiz]

Perfect explanation. Love your channel. Greetings from Switzerland!

[@SunilSoni-vo1fr]

Such a well-crafted video! Thanks!

[@ScratchyHumanBeatboxArchives]

That was super efficient ! Just bought it today. Excited to play along with it

[@alexey_kazakov]

Thank you, this is really the most understandable guide I've seen. Respect.

[@teclairedikoume7266]

Well done 👍🏾🎉 thank you for making this great educative video.

[@pratikpareek3538]

Always thankfull for putting up such amazing lessons for free

[@ryanperrault8174]

Awesome video, thanks for making it. Don't have one of these yet but definitely getting one once I save up. Seems to be a solid option for starting out.

[@alexc9497]

Thank you . I just bought 1 . I will use this guidelines to get me started .

[@dbarglow]

great free intro for DDJ-FLX4 users. Thanks!

[@douglasmoturi2404]

Wow , impressive, really love to get one and practice with

[@str0kedj]

i have the flx6 and dont use jog cutter or merge effects, im currently remapping them until i can afford an upgrade to xdj-xz but its been great. i moved from years of traktor controllers to this and it was been seamless. Rekordbox over serato for me too. ive started using 3 channels but if this had been out i wouldve bought it. however i have a ddj-sp1 attached to give full control of the fx channels

[@kadjsteve2665]

Great teacher I had lost hope in dj but now I gonna start it with u

[@jaygoswamiondrums1092]

Just wow very nice information provided thanks a lot bro❤

[@Constantindin89]

thank you, sir ! amazing job 🤓 ! also, that last transition was awesome :D !

[@gonefishing5142]

Great Tutorial. Very helpful. Thanks

[@darrell4328]

Thank you this a journey in the winter months I may get a session at a festival some months away in a power chair so an around massive

[@djCarnala]

Great tutorial. Just unpacking my first contoller the "DDJ FLX4" and am excited to realize a long term dream of mixing.

[@keepyoursins]

How's it going?

[@AbrahamJunaid]

Yeah I got mine today and I have a history of dripping things halfway because the learning curve is too steep

[@TheRepos296]

Extremely useful tutorial 👌 thanks

[@Crossfader]

Great to hear. Thanks for commenting

[@AlexisMcNamaraUK]

You guys have literally changed my life!!

[@rrodriguez4773]

Bro I wish this video came out when I started 😭 what a clean and simple tutorial 👏

[@Crossfader]

Great to hear you would have found it useful. Hopefully others will do the same.

[@UralaTAO]

Superb!

[@asmrdestiny]

My FLX4 comes in tomorrow (as of this posting) - super excited to do my next DJ set with it!

[@Crossfader]

Perfect timing! Enjoy it!

[@ramblingram3662]

How is it? I’m contemplating getting one. I’m a music freak and always wanted to be a DJ in my younger years. Now I’m pushing 40 and looking to finally get my feet wet. Had my first experience being a DJ at my mom’s retirement party using just an app on my iPad and a large Bluetooth speaker. That sparked my interest into diving into the DJ thing.

[@nonluvv]

very nice bro it crazy👍👍👍👍

[@anthonyfonseca2417]

I just got my ddj flx4 today and waiting on my laptop to deliver so I can actually use it lol thanks for this valuable information I can’t wait to get started

[@togisivni]

11:13 I'll try this, thank you!!

[@khalilahIsmaiel-rp5qb]

I've just got all my gear so found this helpful but for complete beginners like me I would say start with setting up the controller to the speakers laptop etc. first.

[@TruForte401]

Thank you!

[@1Capnjazz]

That was sick.

[@Potatomasherdk]

Great video. thank you! Question: Your waveforms are coloured blue, white, orange ish, but mine are jsut blue. I guess this is a setting. What is the benefit and where to change it? Thank you to whoever might enlighten me :-)

[@tempotfl]

Keep the flx4 video’s coming!!!😁

[@Crossfader]

Sure will!

[@bigirimanaalexis4354]

Man if I had you as my math teacher , I would be far …….🙆🏿🙆🏿. This tuto is Clear for even non English natives . thx 🙏

[@jetdeleon]

Hi, I enjoy your mixes as well as your teaching style. Is the DDJ flx4 Course designed for Serato and Recordbox users only?

[@himanshukashyap2288]

Upcoming life🎉

[@djtravis5673]

Well done bro soon am a get better

[@stevencohen3065]

Love your channel. You say you can get the music you use. How can I get your list of music you use or playlist.

[@anthonyteasdale8541]

Hi James. DJ of 33 years (God, I'm old), but loved this - as I'm moving from Traktor to Pioneer (as that's what I'm faced with when I play out). Got a gig in a bar this weekend, and will be taking my DDJ FLX4. Ridiculously excited about this.

[@a.d.1926]

update me on how it goes!

[@anthonyteasdale8541]

@@a.d.1926 Morning boss! The gig was really good - the controller was faultless, which helped me get the floor full (playing loads of 90s bangers helped, too!).

[@a.d.1926]

@@anthonyteasdale8541 that's so nice to hear. Hopefully one day I will as well!

[@anthonyteasdale8541]

@@a.d.1926 Good luck with the channel, boss - I've been DJing so long I should be bored of it by now. But it's *still* great. A lifetime vocation!

[@broskiy77]

​@@anthonyteasdale8541what sound system do you use for gigs? Or what could you recommend?

[@smd8790]

Hey I enjoyed the video thank u what are those headphones they look good for djing

[@abaylav]

Great video, thank you. Can I use Spotify with this? And I have smart speakers, can I send output to them? 🤔

[@CraigWCCC]

Would the courses apply to Virtual DJ as well? I just got this controller but have been using vdj for years and I like it!

[@momozr8641]

Hi. happy to follow the tutorial on your KZbin, I'm here as a beginner, I just bought a DDJ FXL4. After I played the track record several times, suddenly the BPM or Waveform went very fast, so it was difficult for me to combine the two songs. so what should I do. thanks in advance for the instructions

[@JulianGranvel]

Great intro video. How do you slow the speed of the waves down without the slowing the tempo down. It’s hard for me to beat match because my songs waves are moving so fast! 😂😂😂

[@DJFVR]

question: If i dont have an adapter for the 2 plugs on the back, could i use the play through laptop speakers and then plug my speakers into my laptop to use it that way or would it cause delay or quality loss and the like?

[@shadrackrolle8461]

Wow 😮 this video make me want to switch to recking box DJ😊

[@oshradeiy]

Rekordbox doesn't recognise it after i download the driver and instaledd it. Do you have any idea what can i do? Thank you for all the amazing content🎉

[@RobertSaxy]

My DDJ FLX4 is in the mail, looking forward to the process and I’m sure you guys will be a big part of it

[@flvmn1719]

When I only have cue turned on for a new song, whilst having master cue off and the selector set to hear cue, I can still hear the original song playing in my headphones. Any idea why?

[@andreaswoller5634]

Got my FLX4 today 😍

[@Crossfader]

Enjoy! We’re loving playing on this controller!

[@moonra_]

@@Crossfader which is better DDJ - T1 or FLX4 for someone already experience?

[@PS-bo2xc]

Need a bit of help please! Just got my DDJ-FLX 4. First time I used it. Instead of using my studio monitor speakers, I just plugged it with my lat top and used a JBP speaker which is connected through bluetooth with my lap top. So, when I'm listening a track I'm listening it faster in my headphones than in the speaker. It's like in the headphones I'm half a secongd ahead than what is heard through the speakers. Obvisouly this makes beat matching impossible. It something wrong with my settings? Any help more than welcomed. Thanks!

[@stevebell2113]

Hi. I’ve recently bought this controller and am using rekordbox to access my library. However some of my iTunes tracks won’t play or get recognized by the app. What is the best line to repurchase these hidden tracks?? Thanks. Steve

[@Hello-userr]

and where is the scratch test? what are the characteristics of the jogwheel?

[@lmy222]

How do you get the key to show up like this with the green marks?? I need to know

[@veetilahti7769]

Which one is better Pioneer FLX4 or Hercules impulse500?🤔

[@ventzi111]

Hey, where can I find the track Good Time by Lawrence James?

[@djbrainson]

Hello, I bought DDJ FLX4 yesterday and I'm using rekordbox for Windows. I have this problem. Am unable to use headphones as Master, it only produces sound when I use turn on cue button. I don't want to use external speakers since I'm doing practice.

[@vasiliszaxaropoulos8726]

👏👏👏

[@caitlinfessler3909]

how can I get my wave forms to be more detailed like yours? Mine aren't blue and yellow, its just blue. So I can't see the changes very well. Is there a setting for that?

[@lloydbigger2013]

Hi! It’s a setting somewhere in Rekordbox (can’t remember where) that splits the waveform by frequency range, so lows are blue, mids are yellow, and highs are white (I think). It’s quite useful! Poke around in the settings, I’m sure you’ll find it :)

[@stnation5895]

Can u tell me what package of rekord box comes with the ddjflx 4? I'm getting just the free plan with my ddjflx4. Am I supposed to get the full package or it just the basic free package? Thanks for the help

[@devilcity5827]

You get the free version that unlocks your Controller and some functions from the Core Package. You have to pay to get the full Monty.

[@steftech.visuals]

Super useful !!! Thanks 🙏

[@Ghostly0451]

I’m planning on getting my own DDJ FLX 4 here in the next month and I’m making sure to get this course so I can jump right in 🤌🏻

[@HoIicxX]

As far as i’ve been using it as my first dj controller, it works great. I gotta admit that i’ve been trying to learn new stuff every day for the past month and a half and that has gotten me to a point of wanting to buy a more professional dj all in one because all of the features they have on the gear itself, but since i don’t plan to make this a living i will probably be using the FLX4 for the rest of the year and i think it will still make the work

[@Crossfader]

Awesome to hear! Welcome aboard. 👍🏼

[@Spookyology]

Type C OTG it will work for me I have a ddj 200 and I want to connect it to MacBook Pro 2019

[@beastmodessss4220]

Hi. I like big speakers but I don't know how much big i could go for flx4. Can anyone help me here please

[@PHXSEONE]

@@beastmodessss4220 no😊

[@Wav-E1999]

Hey brother, i just bought ddj flx4 when i load tracks in the rekordbox i cant use the controller but it plays when i use laptop key. Please help

[@tomlevitt4133]

guys do you know why when I hit the fx on the left deck it effects the right deck? do I have it set wrong or are my decks bugged out?

[@noelgeorgenew5662]

Anyone have idea why in rekordbox it shows wrong BPM, i tried to analyze it but its not changing. I had been using TRAKTOR pro for a very long time and I recently switched to Rekordbox 6 with DDJ FLX4. It shows the exact BPM in Traktor but its wrong in RB. I tried to control Traktor using DDJ FLX4 but couldnt. It would be helpful if anyone can help out. I play genres from Darkpsy to Hitech.

[@NLxKylli]

Can jou do this witch the ddj-200

[@onetransatmiddleage1966]

Going to sign up as soon as Tax Refund $ comes in... =)

[@DJAlaukik]

How can I turn off and on the scratch of the deck in flex 4.. can anyone tell me

[@magosizsombor]

How can i use the cue function in android? Thx

[@DJCozy13]

How to control decks 3 and 4 in 4 deck mode?

[@maggiemazing]

My headphones aren’t working when I try to cue the next song. Any suggestions on how to trouble shoot?

[@joshjones5119]

I’ve been trying to start learning for 2 hours and can’t get any audio output from the headphones, the headphones work fine it isn’t the connection or the headphones I don’t know what I’m doing wrong

[@majdzbidat7848]

How can i make the color to blue in the rekordbox

[@dg7843]

Will this record to a file?

[@djanshindiaa]

How to connect via Bluetooth can you tell me plz

[@AI-Hallucination]

Some of the best sets are on hard drives no one will ever hear them be some great bedroom Dj

[@abelbereket7152]

How cann I download Rekordbox on my computer?

[@strix2035]

Can I record a set from the flx4

[@martinshortdj]

Can support virtualdj bro?

[@hynekcada5254]

Guys, am I the only one who cant connect beatport with my rekordbox? It says that my subscription expired which is bs. I got version 6.6.9 . BTW thanks for tutorial. Very helpful video

[@stnation5895]

Same here. What package did rekord box give you? They have me the free plan.

[@nhanhggyt262]

srry, i got a porblem that my DJ DDL-FLX4 can't connect to mac, pls help. I already plug my DJ then open app but its not connect, my app doesn't show whats look like on your app. Thx for reply!

[@Nightdriver1985]

What about effect on mic?

[@ronniekoomba922]

I'd also like to know where to get the music from? Are there free websites/software, or is everything subscription based?

[@drona9]

How does it connect to the laptop??

[@MarisaTheDJ]

My smart fader button isn’t working any tips?

[@Raka252]

Lets gooo (;

[@DoctorPhilGud]

Ok so... i downloaded serato dj lite and i plugged the controller in and its not doing anything. I can only seem to controll the application with the mouse. I used the supplied type c cable to connect the controller to my pc and the lights turn on but nothing happens. There seems to be no clues that the pc even knows the ddj is connected. I was hoping this video would cover this cuz its not covered in the provided instructions nor did the troubleshooting website have any insight on this exact issue.

[@cosmiclink5714]

I'm planning to buy one start from scratch and learn..

[@melkroll6962]

I did this with little to no knowledge, about four months into owning the Flx 4 and can say I definitely learned the in’s and outs just by practicing along with a few KZbin videos. Still lots to learn but it’s a fun process

[@cosmiclink5714]

@@melkroll6962 Thanks

[@asamoahkwaku3286]

Why I have to make payment before I can use rekordbox on flx4

[@gingerforlife8201]

My back button on my controller randomly stopped working you can press down to select but you can’t filter through songs in your collection

[@JaydonJayboyAnderson]

Now how can I get this

[@johnluthiersn5284]

Whats reset factory?

[@danyking4856]

How can I connect my bluetooh headphones to the device? My rekordbox shows the headphones under windows audio but when I choose it, it says there is nothing connected....

[@melkroll6962]

Definitely consider wired headphones you will get audio delays with Bluetooth

[@Spookyology]

Does Apple Adaptateur USB-C vers USB it will work me for the controller ddj 200 to connect the MacBook with the controller please answer me because I’m planning to buy it tomorrow 🙏 Does Adaptateur USB-C vers USB it will work me for the controller ddj 200 to connect the MacBook with the controller please answer me because I’m planning to buy it tomorrow 🙏

[@chriscottell6854]

Is this still a good place to start in 2024?

[@RenataCoAz]

I didn't find the link to the music to follow

[@renzopeijs4441]

What happen if you only play on red lines