DDJ-FLX6 - A $600 4 CHANNEL CONTROLLER W/ CDJ SIZED JOGWHEELS - First Look

DJ's can now get the power of 4 channel mixing of 4 decks, with full CDJ-sized jog wheels on a $600 DJ controller that can run Rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro!
Full disclosure: While I am an official product demonstrator for Pioneer DJ USA, this video is NOT a paid or an official video from the company. Any opinions I share are of my own and not necessarily representative of the company's. For official content on the product, please visit Pioneer DJ's website or KZbin channel.

[@priyonjoni]

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[@djcarlo]

Great review man!

[@priyonjoni]

Thanks Carlo! And thanks for your review. You seemed to get the Jog Cutter down better than I did lol

[@benrurup6163]

Thanks for going through all the features! This rig looks on point.

[@brandonsealey4511]

Dude your content is so underrated. Professional and informative. I’m in the market right now and debating this or the DDJ 1000. I’m just a bedroom DJ...nothing serious, but I’m concerned about the build quality and I really want something with mixer options.

[@juantuku]

I been looking around a lot for my 1st controller and was leaning towards the flx6 but you sold me completely on in thanks

[@alienzipcode]

The bedroom DJ reinvented indefinitely!

[@dinero203]

Liking the jog wheels, new features and especially the integrated set up to function with both Rekordbox and Serato! Don’t like the cutbacks such as no inputs, XLR plugs and no multi colored pads but at this price range for Pioneer, it wouldn’t be perfect. Thanks for the review and going to pick one up to replace my DDJ-RB!✊🏽

[@Ghxstcore]

Great review man will love it can’t wait to try this boy out today

[@aftech7268]

Love this mixer - u can have all 4 channels playing audio at the same time great for mixing

[@XanceMRevola]

Seems like a pretty good controller for a first time buyer or for a second purchase after a DDJ-200! As a DDJ-400 owner, I'm saving my next purchase for a used DDJ-1000 - I prefer knobs and switches to toggle buttons in the FX section, and I have been dying for CFX buttons, plus all the little buttons that are stuck in software when you're using the 400. Still, dying to try the merge FX!

[@jamiehewitt2513]

i'm in that exact market, had my 200 for about 2 years now and feel like i'd outgrow the 400 too quick. I wouldn't want to spend that much on the 800 without the four channels and I don't have the funds for the 1000. The FLX6 seems like the perfect fit

[@XanceMRevola]

@@jamiehewitt2513 I had that same thought about the 800 lacking. It ends up being equal or not as good as the FLX6 but for more money. Happy with my 1000 though!

[@Djneyon79]

Thank for your videos I love them and your so on point with review all the time thank you 🙏 I viewed a different review and the comments were so negative I was like wow

[@djpho]

Personally, I found interesting the Merge FX feature. This is a great choice for amateurs and hobby DJs. Great review PJ!

[@THEREALDOGSS]

Great review fella 👍🏻

[@marcjelks]

Thank You Bro

[@djdiscoworm]

Pretty Exciting, Thank you ! A unknown DJ Discoworm San Fransisco

[@joeybang1000]

So cool! Just bought this bby, can't wait to catch you on Thursday🎛️

[@heathenthatheretic5960]

How do you like it so far

[@d.j.z.j]

Any good?

[@DJNEWYORKCIITTY]

Thank you bro I had this for almost about a year and don't know how to really use it and I do parties every week and still never figured out how to use 🤦🏾🤣

[@geraldfer]

Thanks for this...I'm sold on this model as I'm moving up from the DDJ-400...

[@d.j.z.j]

How is it

[@vannahgraceful4079]

I’m gonna buy that next year

[@degenwow]

true DJ equipment.

[@courtoisclarens9068]

nice controller!

[@househeadspeakz]

Great review as always Pri yon Joni. I enjoyed how you thoroughly explain the use of DJ gear. I showed this to my DJ partner and mentor for I feel he's ready for an upgrade. He has the DDJ 400 that I gave him when I upgraded it to the DDJ 800. We discuss the DDJ FLX6 and even though it is a 4 channel controller, we feel it is not a fit for him. The reason is that he learned with the full Pioneer DJ system. He doesn't need to interminate the controller. he needs a controller that fits him which is the DDJ 1000. Don't get me wrong. If you are a beginning DJ and are ready to step up your game and had both Rekordbox and Serato DJ software, the FLX6 may be the controller you may want to purchase. My opinion is if you use the DDJ 400 with Rekordbox only and you take it to another level, I recommend the DDJ 800. Yes, it's a 2 channel controller but it mirrors the Nexus DJ system so you can easily play and CDJ 2000 nx2 or the CDJ 3000 with a DJM 900 nx2 mixer. This is the route I feel you should take. Again, good review.

[@ozand9320]

Hey mate ! i have read your comment and im just wondering what is the nexus dj system is . I guess it means you can combine 2 cdjs to your ddj 800 and it becomes 4 decks ? am i wrong ?

[@househeadspeakz]

@@ozand9320 It's the Pioneer Pro DJ system. The CDJ 2000 Nexus 2 or CDJ 3000 media player with the DM 900 Nexus 2 mixer. You can also use the Pioneer scratch and battle mixers like the S5, S7, or S11. Their huge mixer is the V10.

[@ozand9320]

@@househeadspeakz thanks for the info mate.

[@goncaloalmeida337]

I bought it its amazing

[@kutheavydj818]

Nice one

[@AnnBestMusic]

Lovely

[@rockitalee9997]

Bro! thanks for making this video. Soo basically its more of a set up for home. How Does the jog wheel and buttons feel?

[@djresource717]

Buying a DDJ6 FLUX..very soon.

[@jonathanmireles1483]

The scratch efx is gonna gas up all the beginner djs lol . I like this dj controller but I'm already heading towards a 1000

[@ssnatchlife360]

merge effects on fire 💀💀

[@hot4futureyears2come]

nice review. I will check you out tomorrow. can you go back to whatever was on the deck before you replace it with a scratch sample like the s11? thanks

[@elayone]

Классный контроллер

[@wikkidselekta]

I’d like to see a DDJ-XP3 with those MergeFX encoders. I love how those look.

[@BryanOwens]

This is perfect for old DJ's who used CDJ's or turntables and want to get back in the game after long time. "ME lol" I only mix and scratch no crazy transitions. I'm old school just mix and scratch. My crowd won't care about effects. So this controller is perfect coming from SB3's also. djdarkknight96

[@aftech7268]

I can add and solder in RCA and XLR inputs onto channel 3 and 4

[@Falelahighlights]

How do I eliminate slipping on my FLX6. It's less than a month old and I can't even scratch on the right wheel

[@pinto899999999]

The rca outputs shouldn't be much of a problem as long as you have an external mixer/mixing board right?

[@henryshen1307]

Is there a way I can set the pad fx 8 pads to assign backspin, echo out etc? I just got this flx6 and new to digital decks.

[@angadchana2087]

And can the rotation marker be a full one like on the sx2s or is it a single one ?

[@heathenthatheretic5960]

I actually was thinking of buying this but I prefer the ddj 1000 but I can’t afford it. So I’m going for the sx3 or 2

[@geraldreyes657]

Does this come with a tutorial or step by step instruction guide for an absolute beginner? Because I have no idea where to start, lol. Was thinking about getting the DDj 200 but this is the one I want. I got no prior experience or DJ gear, just a genuine passion for EDM. Always wanted to learn how to do this 💯

[@priyonjoni]

The manual is online. How to use a controller, there are plenty of videos like mine here on KZbin you can check out!

[@jdikoder]

Where can we see your live performance wuth This unit my friend?

[@loveispower2997]

Quick question Is the Korg kaoss a better machine than the Rmx 500 thank you anyone.

[@jerrodjones3311]

Can u midi map merge effect button to use with regular effects

[@rickyliwavlog4827]

Is gonna work in serato dj pro apps.

[@sinansahinbay2372]

hello i have a question PLEASE I bought this controller and i want to know if i can change the Merge Fx settingt tthat the Track is NOT stopping when spinned the Merge FX I want to continue with the track

[@mrmeza78]

I'm looking for a dj controller that I can use for weddings that doesn't look so small. I think I might purchase this one. Does this favor more towards Serato or Rekordbox?

[@jessejames51]

It works with both, but as I understand, the layout and button labeling favour rekordbox over serato. Even the merge fx favour rekordbox as you can customize and make your own with rekordbox, but sereto it is what it is and you can’t customize or change it.

[@keviolaf01]

all of the merge effects pause the track?

[@henryesparza8063]

so with there new features should i wait on getting an srt-1000? is there a pro level version of this one coming you think?

[@priyonjoni]

The pro version of the FLX6 are the DDJ-1000 and DDJ-1000SRT

[@jobbykurian9902]

I'm trying to connect this controller to use with Serato, but it doesn't seem to connect with Serato on MacBook, I upgraded from a DDJ-SB3. I thought it would be plug and play, but maybe I'm wrong. Any tips on getting it to connect with Serato DJ Pro?

[@priyonjoni]

It is plug and play with Serato DJ Pro. Add you using the most recent version?

[@jobbykurian9902]

@@priyonjoni No, I'm using version 2.3.2 in Serato

[@NexuJin]

I'm wondering or you can use the MergeFX in RekordBox DJ without using the FLX6. As in: could you map that feature to another midi device?

[@priyonjoni]

Yes you can. Merge FX is part of rekordbox and the functions are mappable.

[@NexuJin]

@@priyonjoni Ah cool. I found it. Forget to upgrade RBDJ to 6.4 first. I see it's midi mappable (but no keyboard mapping).

[@BurstupTV]

Why no XLR outs though🙄

[@mangadolo]

Is the USB power source reliable enough to power it? I had the SB3 last year and it would flicker off from time to time- even using it with a 2020 MacBook Air... Now I have the 2021 MacBook Pro M1. Do you think the USB power will suffice?

[@priyonjoni]

If you have too many items plugged into a non powered hub, it will fight for power. The issue is not the USB port, but how many items you were trying to power off one hub.

[@jarmalrice3475]

Is this controller good to use in Serato?

[@keyonb23]

Has anyone had issue with serato pro reading the controller ?

[@quatrobrusko7079]

Hello bro, i am confuse on the part @4:05 deck4/sampler so what is the use of the "sampler" section?

[@priyonjoni]

Channel 4 can be used to output deck 4 or the Sampler. If it's set to deck 4, Sampler will go straight to master. If it set to Sampler, you can control the sampler on channel 4, including applying EQ and FX to it.

[@DJEli253]

Thanks man for the review. Do you know if this controller is compatible with vdj21?

[@priyonjoni]

Check the Virtual DJ website. They list the compatible controllers.

[@spirosbulk]

Yes it is, work with vdj fine.

[@djphiliptan]

Hi PYJ! I'm looking at my Rekordbox 6.3.0 pad editor and I'm not seeing any way to assign "Sample Scratch" to any pads. Is this exclusive to the DDJ-FLX6? I was hoping that it'd be possible to assign it to the Scratch Bank button on my DJM-S11, so I could stick with Rekordbox and still have Scratch Bank-ish functionality.

[@ajaykala5783]

Would you be able to use this at a gig or a party.

[@Puw1ng]

It's not build the same as the ddj 800 or the 1000. If you move a lot, it cannot hold up to any roughness. If you dj with pa systems, it will be hard because you have thin rca cables and signals need to go through an amp or something to get clean louder audio. This controller is made with bedroom djs in mind. If you have a ddj-400 there are 2 ways to go. If you're only a home dj or djing somewhere else that isn't crazy, get the flx6. If you're djing outside constantly and have gigs all the time, get the ddj 1000. One is not fully professional and one is fully professional.

[@stevenic6643]

hello,,where can i download those scratch tools etc please

[@jesuslovesme7961]

Is it possible to connect the ddj flx6 to a iPad like the ddj 400?

[@priyonjoni]

At the time of this comment, no. But that could change later on depending on if Algoriddim is planning on supporting FLX6 for their djay software for iOS. I don’t have any info if that is happening or not. But I’m sure they are listening to feedback requests if it’s something folks are looking to use.

[@DP-lx1jn]

I just bought the silver sb3. Should I return it and buy this one instead? I would have to spend an extra 100 to get serato pro anyway? It’s only 250 more. What do you think?

[@priyonjoni]

It really depends on what your needs are. I don’t tell people what to buy. I just provide info so you can consider them when you make a decision on your own 🙂

[@steven-wi7gl]

Sb3's nice but the flx6 is a better home/practice controller. You get to sample serato and record although apparently there are some problems with the flx6 serato so with this deck you'll probably end up using rekordbox.

[@angadchana2087]

What is the price for the controller

[@madjc13]

6:37 i had the next song lined up (ni66as in paris-kanye west)

[@obinnagodsday9212]

Is the DDJ flex 6 okay for a beginner

[@priyonjoni]

Yes

[@mylesenarsico9894]

what is the best sotfware for flx6 serato or rekordbox?

[@priyonjoni]

While they both work great, features like Merge FX have more control and customization in rekordbox.

[@djshakikenya1899]

How much is it

[@robertol464]

So you can’t plug in turntables on this controller right?

[@priyonjoni]

There are no phono inputs for DVS on the controller itself, all though there is a go-around using rekordbox on a Mac.

[@robertol464]

@@priyonjoni I found your video where you explained how to do it. Thank you

[@andelgado7318]

Can you use this controller with virtual dj??

[@priyonjoni]

Check the virtual DJ website

[@quimbiurco]

Having a problem just got today this pioneer ddj flx6 and it doesn't complete recognise serato all the features 😑😒

[@priyonjoni]

DDJ-FLX6 is designed as a rekordbox controller that happens to be Serato compatible as a secondary feature.

[@kevingreene4387]

Will it work properly with Virtual DJ?

[@priyonjoni]

Best way to find out is on the Virtual DJ forum or Facebook groups from folks who have tried it. It should also be on their website whether support for it has been released.

[@w2saas891]

What wires you use for this controller?

[@priyonjoni]

RCA and USB

[@CeeJay_Official_ct]

Can Vinyl Mode Be Switched Off

[@priyonjoni]

Yes

[@myronfernandes4246]

Can i use both softwares from 1 laptop????

[@priyonjoni]

Yes...but not at the same time.

[@sunilbk8942]

For serato it’s doesn’t work is it true??

[@priyonjoni]

Works just fine on Serato. Did a whole live-stream on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apCvc2xph8-DoMk

[@alexeyshcherbakov1782]

So a quick question FLX6 or DDJ-800 ?

[@priyonjoni]

Depends. If you are upgrading from a DDJ-400 and want to practice 4 decks, go with the FLX6. If you are gigging and need professional outputs and are ok with a 2 channel layout go for the DDJ-800.

[@diuslucrii2171]

So far the samples mod are the worst to not say terrible,i want map the F1 Kontrol and the options are so few that better forget,no volume map for sample no effects for sample really bad ,but thats recordbox fault im a traktor user and need keep on it because the lack options there

[@ghogares1916]

Sir price

[@priyonjoni]

It’s in the title

[@djdiscoworm]

Not On Virtual DJ yet ?

[@priyonjoni]

It was just released. I would imagine it's not but thats a question for Atomix.

[@DJHYDEHEART]

They may release a patch in the future. I wish Pri made a video about Virtual DJ. I know he works for Pioneer, but I'd love to hear his thoughts about the software and see him demonstrate some cool stuff that he found useful with it.

[@priyonjoni]

@@DJHYDEHEART Not sure if you know this but we have released controllers in the past specifically native to Virtual DJ. One of Pioneer DJ USA's demonstrators mainly uses Virtual DJ themselves. The reason I don't cover Virtual DJ on my channel is simply because I don't own the application. I don't have any contact with the folks at Atomix, but would be happy to demonstrate their product one of these days.

[@DJHYDEHEART]

@@priyonjoni does pioneer have a say on what you can and can’t put on your KZbin channel? I’m honestly curious.

[@priyonjoni]

​@@DJHYDEHEART Nope. My KZbin channel is my business. With that said, because of the perceived bias of working for the company, I made a decision to announce back in 2018 that I will no longer be doing gear review, especially not of competing gear. Every video I have posted since that time is a demonstration and not a review.

[@DJHYDEHEART]

"Entry level" and "Intermediate" controllers need XLR output. This is just gatekeeping at this point. :(

[@priyonjoni]

In order to have a balanced XLR or TRS output, it will require a device to have an additional power supply. One of the defining characteristics of entry level is bus power. Once you introduce a power supply, it will require a different sound card to support the balanced outputs. The additional cost will begin to make it out of range for entry level pricing, for a feature that a beginner or hobbyist won't really need or use at home. Also, one of the advantages of entry level controllers is it's portability because it is bus powered. You can take a small laptop and a DDJ-400 and use it anywhere. In fact, you can use it with an iPad. There are no available apps yet, but the possibility is open for using the FLX6 in such a setting.

[@DJHYDEHEART]

@@priyonjoni I don't think the beginner is worried about using it at home. They're worried about using it in clubs. Like I said, I appreciate the video you made about how someone can plug in their entry level controllers to club PAs. Like seriously, thank you for that because it has helped me keep my gigs without having to upgrade from my SB3. I just think it would just make more sense if say the SB3 added XLR outputs but kept pretty much everything else the same. I love my SB3 but I wish it had XLR outputs. I don't need 4 channels and I certainly don't need all the other stuff that the higher priced controllers have. If you work for Pioneer, I highly suggest you send this message to them. Give me an SB3 with XLR outputs at a decent price and I PROMISE you. it will sell like hotcakes.

[@ShaneRocShok]

First

[@andrewyarwood5625]

feels cheap and no pro outlets in rear