First Look: Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 | Tips and Tricks

[@priyonjoni]

You can actually change the cut lag distance using it for Serato. I learned this recently with the DDJ-SB3 and tried it with the DDJ-FLX6. You have to power the unit into Utility Mode. Unplug the USB wire > hold the Play/Pause button > plug the USB wire. This will go into Utility Mode. You can rotate the browse knob to set the cut lag distance. The increments are explained in the manual.

[@djhavickofficial]

DEMO Soon? #cheers

[@annabelstopit]

That's actually really cool to know, I had no idea!

[@priyonjoni]

@@djhavickofficial since you asked, got it up!

[@djhavickofficial]

@@priyonjoni AWESOME #CHEERS #HAPPYHOLIDAYS

[@Bigheadedwon]

Thank you for this! I don't typically RTFM so I would have never known this.

[@gelatinous6915]

I actually am excited about this. I am a DJ tutor and really hate having to reccomend over $1k controllers to bedroom users who want something a little bit bigger, but don't need to pay for a studio-grade interface and whatnot.

[@dj5dc]

It's great for me too and let me hope it will be available on black Friday.

[@LuisGarcia-bj5iq]

I got it and it is really good. Dose more than what the reviewers make it seem. Been djing for 16 years and it is worth the price. If you know how to dj with old mixer and turn tables you can make it work like it's a expensive set up.

[@yodelbalmo]

@@LuisGarcia-bj5iq I had mine today. It's true that there are missing tools and a little uselessness but for the price and a use at home is very good. Because to use only with a computer even though I imagine they are very good products, the DDJ 800 & 1000 are too expensive for me now..

[@LuisGarcia-bj5iq]

@@yodelbalmo as I'm learning it more and getting use to it its actually very versatile. From someone who learned on a mixer and turn tables it makes djing easier

[@yodelbalmo]

@@LuisGarcia-bj5iq For now I find that enough; I am 51years old so I know litle bit the vinyls also ;) Enjoy

[@Dugiesrevenge]

My DDJ 1000 was being fixed by pioneer and I had one of these for a month from the day it came out, it’s a nice controller with Rekordbox (i don’t use Serato so can’t comment on that) I understand it’s outputs might disappoint those hoping to do gigs etc but I found it a nice step forward from the DDJ400 and obviously it’s not in my 1000’s league but I rate it, if you like the sound of it and you have the money go somewhere and demo it, I think you’ll buy it!

[@d.j.z.j]

Sweet i might buy it

[@ien2023]

I actual like this mixer as a desktop streamer mixer. It's the right portable size. My last mixer was a Numark Platinum and I couldn't mix with it due to the sticky slider and sloppy jog wheel. There's a reason why Pioneer is industry standard even with their bedroom/streamer mixer line. I would buy a separate USB on/off switch as there's no way to turn the mixer off unless you shut the computer off or pull the usb cable.

[@eshy-music]

I guess someone new to DJing could see this as a good option, $600 and you can use both Serato and Rekordbox and figure out which one you like. Still a bit expensive for an entry level though and anyone coming from the $200-250 range devices will probably prefer a model with larger pitch sliders and standard outputs.

[@Jakx12007]

I got the MC7000 for only $50 more about a year ago. That controller is mostly metal and has way more features.

[@tivathedj]

I had that controller! It was a beast of a 4 Channel controller. Had DVS support, 2 usb ports, and even had the Pitch 'n Time expansion! And it was cheaper than Pioneer's SZ and SX3 which had the exact features.

[@kidcupid07]

This worked out perfectly for me since I’m a Rekordbox user

[@entyce66]

I’m a wanna be home dj so this is enough for me lol

[@Samdo99]

I like the idea of the big platters and the 4 channels but considering everything else, I'm glad I bought a numark nv2

[@MrMainevent337]

I like the Platters size.. they should have added information feed back on them...no XLR connections.. should have power options.

[@Samdo99]

@@MrMainevent337 true. The screens on the NV2 have much more info and the lack of connections as well

[@Patczek]

@@MrMainevent337 True :)

[@alexmurillo7395]

Pioneer DDJ 1000 is where it’s at 🔥👀💀

[@darktherapy]

As I don’t use a mic, I’d map the mic volume knob to the crossfader curve adjust in rekordbox.

[@househeadspeakz]

A solid review but I do have a gripe. I see you are planning to give a full review of this controller but you have not yet given a full review of the DDJ 800. In my opinion, the 800 is a true mid-level controller. This FLX6 is an oversize entry-level controller. I would understand a DJ who worked with DDJ 200 and or 400 and is ready to take their skills to the next level or just ready to upgrade to another controller. I feel the FLX6 is not that controller. It's too limited! Like Cleveland Terry said: If a controller doesn't come with an XLR, they shouldn't make it or sell it to traveling DJs. Yes. I get it. We are not going anywhere. It shouldn't mean we should short change ourselves and buy a subpar controller because it is a Pioneer. DJs: If you are serious about stepping into your game, I would suggest the following. For Serato users: Check other DJ controllers out there that are far better than this. Denon, Numark, and Hercules came out with serious controllers for Serato DJs. Far superior use and will not break your bank. Rekordbox users: I would suggest the DDJ 800 or the DDJ 1000. Both have all the necessary features and specs needed to play on a full DJ system or use them as a backup for travel. I can say through experience the DDJ 800 is the best investment I made when I upgraded from the DDJ 400. I hope that this Mid-Level controller gets the full review it deserves.

[@ozand9320]

hey mate , i have read your comment and can you explain me why balanced outputs are needed for gigs ? or what is lacking for gigs in ddj flx 6 ?

[@Ronniezim]

Not everyone is doing gigs or something laying on a “full dj system”. This controller has been great for me. I use it to make mixes for spinning classes I teach. I can use booth output to some KRKs and the master I run to an audio interface and ultimately to a pc to record. I love having four channels so that I can easily bring in a 3rd deck, samples, etc. This controller may not be for you, but there are plenty who it’s perfect for.

[@SWRMR]

For $600, a big NO for me. Either way, always a big thanks for giving us those awesome reviews, men! :)

[@BlueHawk80]

I couldn't agree more! The unit just looks cheap and sets wrong priorities. Ugly plastic jogwheels and lack of needle, MT and proper I/O, but 4 channels and silly multi effects? For that price a big no-go.

[@DDB2006]

So what did you end up getting? And how much did you spend?

[@judekraft8104]

What do you expect my guy they cut corners where they could.I think it's a fair price you figure it's for the intermediate it's the stepup from the ddj400.Alot pretty cool features my main grip is no xlrs but home dj is perfectly priced

[@judekraft8104]

Ohhhhhhhh I see you guys r the analog gang excuse me why are you even checking this out .I hate when turntable DJs gripe about controllers btw I learned on tables back in 90 so you panzee hipsters can't tell me shit

[@JacobPadlock]

@@judekraft8104 This is *barely* a step up from the 400. Certainly not a $350 step up. Like $600 for a controller with those absolutely microscopic pitch sliders is atrocious.

[@RewindRaptorzz]

Moving from a Sb3 to something bigger with 4 channels. I use serato pro. Will this be good or shall I go for something else??

[@redfoot6351]

I'm a serato dj mostly and was after something portable but only liked DDJ 400 hardware. This is a good option for me as it's still portable, also works with serato and a bonus of having 4 channels

[@tivathedj]

With the Master outputs only being RCA, that might be a problem if you wanted to do gigs with it. If you liked the DDJ-400, the next step up for Serato would be the DDJ 1000SRT with the mechanical platters, SZ/SZ2, SX2/SX3 from Pioneer DJ and the MC7000 from Denon DJ.

[@redfoot6351]

@@tivathedj I wouldn't want to do gigs with it but it has flexibility for me to get a set ready for a gig with either serato or rekordbox. With the ddj 1000, I would have to buy the relevant version for each software plus it's not that portable. I already have a full DJ setup at home. This would be a nice mobile setup to use with a pair of minirigs. I see what you're saying but this fits a nice niche for me

[@Bigheadedwon]

@@tivathedj Since I'm not an expert on this stuff, I know it can output audio thru a computers sound source. What would be the difference between running your speakers on a controller with XLR outs. And running your speakers hooked to an audio interface. Speakers ran thru my audio controller will sound as good or better than any controller. I can also run my phantom powered mic thru it, where not even the highest end Pioneer DJ controllers support 48v for mics.

[@tivathedj]

@@Bigheadedwon All very valid points if you're just gonna be messing with it at home, but an audio interface, if you don't already own one, is an additional cost. If there are controllers with mic inputs built in (no controller or DJ mixer has 48v Phantom power that I know of) and XLR/balanced outputs already, then it's one less additional cost to worry about. Also with Serato, you cannot change your output (can't reroute audio to a different audio interface). It may be competitive for its price in the US, but in Australia, you are better off getting an alternative like an SX3 or going to the used market.

[@Bigheadedwon]

@@tivathedj As of 2.4, Serato can output sound to your computer's primary sound source. It only took them like 15 to implement this lol. I'll be running the FLX6 thru a Scarlett 2i2. I'm sure the XLR/balanced outputs on a high end controller would to be a lot better, but the ones on sub $1000 Pioneer or other brands I've heard don't sound as good to me as my $160 Scarlett. Same goes for the headphone out, while I haven't tried it yet (controller's coming in the mail) since Serato can now use a different audio source, hopefully I can run my HDJX10S headphones thru my audio interface and not my controller. I guess I'll find out soon. I know I'm the minority, but if I had an RZX or some expensive controller, I'd still want to run the audio thru something like an Apogee Twin X. A good dedicated audio interface will smoke any DJ controllers built in sound card.

[@DJMikeMarquez]

This is the greatest news I have heard from PioneerDJ in a while in regards to a controller. As someone who has and uses the DDJ-400 all the time when streaming outdoors, I will NOT SWITCH! This looks like a Gemini/AmericanDJ hybrid controller and that's saying a lot. However, the good within this is, it hopefully means PioneerDJ might make a STANDALONE 4 channel REKORDBOX ONLY controller that is USB Powered! If this is a teaser for an actual DDJ-600 that looks and plays like a 400/800, THAT would be better than this controller that does not mimic the layout of the main controllers in the fleet. So here's hoping for that coming Q1 2021!

[@d.j.z.j]

Same keen as I want a 4 channel

[@AM-257]

Looks like Pioneer spent all their Mana this year on the DJMv10 and the CDJ 3000

[@bryanerono]

This is the best review so far 🔥

[@MyAlteredSoul]

Air looks like Native Instruments and Gemini had a baby who was delivered by Hercules. I think they would've done better just leaving Serato out of it and keeping this at a $450-499 price point. I'm am always glad to seeing more budget minded controllers hitting the market, though.

[@thomasrenelli]

I agree and maybe they could’ve kept the price at 600 and upped the outputs and build quality

[@JenniferRobinsonShogaLtd]

Loving snarf in the background!

[@kingchill40]

Can you use this for weddings and outside parties

[@DJ.GoatRide]

Yes

[@BryanOwens]

Yeah this isn't for everyone but was perfect for me, don't want small jogs or be locked in software but will not use at gigs but just at home. I'll get 1000's to do gigs but to practice this controller rocks! Moving to the 1000's feels like I know how they work. SB3's were great to start with but I need jog wheels that feel good. Scratch bank is awesome also! AND BATMAN COLORS COME ON I HAD TO BUY IT LOL

[@Mrfeast-AD]

I’ve had this a few days and I think it’s 👌

[@185jonesy]

Could I connect this to a jbl party box? Via aux

[@xesportsweplayx]

Can you play with this without any software or laptop ?

[@smittyboy8thepie]

Thanks so much for this review! This is the only review I've found that explains the Merge FX differences between Serato and Rekordbox when using this unit. The big difference is that you can customize the Merge FX using Rekordbox but you cannot customize the presets using Serato. Other reviews talk about and show the Merge FX being edited but they don't tell you that only Rekordbox has the editor. I was using Serato and was going crazy trying to figure out how to edit the Merge FX. You can't. Also, the ability to use your own samples for the Build and Drop is great! If you don't want to use all the Build FX, and/or Build Sample, and/or Release FX, and/or Drop Sample options, you can create your own preset and turn any combination off individually by setting the parameter in each respective pop-up menu to "-".

[@DannyRodriguez-or9sw]

I got my ddj flx6 controller but I seen there’s no an extra aux in and out for connecting phone to play music

[@andreavilia8141]

Can the Filter FX change to the other sound color fx? Like Space or Dub Echo?

[@HansHan028]

Hello, Nice video! Does the controller have sound color effects?

[@hot4futureyears2come]

Very interesting. As a professional dj I do use my ddj400 when I am not using the turntable/mixer set up. This is a nice update . Wish it had a input and Magvel fader. That and 699 price tag would make sense . The controller is for rekordbox so I might give it a try . Can you assign the sampler to go to track 1 or 4 ?

[@tivathedj]

I think you can set the sampler to Deck 4. At least that's what it says on the switch up top.

[@priyonjoni]

Hey Jose! It's actually $599.

[@hot4futureyears2come]

@@priyonjoni i was half asleep when i wrote this, lol did you get one to review? peace out man

[@edwardmowton9825]

Can you get your hands on some ortofon vnl's for a review?

[@therealdjspecialk]

Great report!

[@nigbob8065]

For the effects section, I am wondering if I can make the beat lengths 1/8 or 1/16, is that possible on this controller?

[@cruzanassassin]

yes

[@Gontie1]

Since does USB soundcard not be enough for big systems ? Nobody does remember the Audio DJ2, attached to a good mixer is was really punchy and very powerful. The power cable that most other controller does require is to have stronger lights who does require to much power.

[@clipsngiggles4983]

Honestly I think it’s just worth saving for the ddj1000, you’ll end up just buying it eventually anyway so you save money in the long run

[@nathanholt8877]

Does the controller come with the Serato dj pro software included?

[@foreveranuj]

Yes, along with Pioneer's Rekordbox.

[@azizadil709]

Such a lovely pair of decks 😍

[@lionelnaim5415]

Can I use with laptop?

[@JohnWDisco]

It’s definitely interesting.

[@blessedjovan777]

How do you record your sets with this?

[@djbowlz2128]

Am I the only one that still wants longer pitch faders?

[@djbladesparx5221]

No , i agree

[@djbowlz2128]

@@djbladesparx5221 kids these days don’t know how to mix by ear.

[@Bigheadedwon]

@@djbowlz2128 mix by ear?! Auto mixing, auto sync, one button Joe Coolie scratch effect! Basically at this rate in 4 years people who want a DJ for a wedding or something won't even have to hire one. Just get the latest Pioneer controller, which will have some sort of Auto AI mode where all you have to do is press play.

[@djjosh_yfdj]

But the Jogs have some annoying delay behavior, or maybe it's the cut time from the cross fader. And the mic don't work in a record except live performance.

[@TROUBLE26684]

How can I autoloop on serato dj pro with this controller??

[@TheDjgenius]

First look

[@d.j.z.j]

Is this still any good

[@Sadiquecat]

Id take a DDJ RR released 4 years ago over this

[@Sadiquecat]

​@@sheateeley1 XLR out is a must have for anything serious. I value RGB pads, it costs so little to add that, that I feel insulted that there's a lack of it in a 600€ product. Buttons for "slip" is also a very handy thing. Controls for 6FX, really I might as well do my own multi FX and release FX. Audio Inputs with external none USB power supply gives redundancy in case of a laptop failure. I'm not fussed about jog size, even for scratching I'm happy on 7". "Master tempo" button is handy for some transitions, even scratching! Needle search is handy too. While neiche, I feel like I have more creativity with the Sequencer etc... than a autoscratch thing. It's still neiche and rarely used, but it proves to me that the DDJ RR was designed to control rekordbox 5 at the best of it's abilities. Remap the "release FX knob" to do subtle time incroment changes for some fancy roll fx, remap the "grid" buttons to seach for memory cues. There's extra buttons to remap to quantize. You have Sampler "cue and sync" buttons. Most knobs are ontop, except the headphone volume... 5 buttons to control loops instead of 3... While the DDJ Joke seems like a more "fun" experience with 4 decks, and that intern needle for scratching. Id take the DDJ RR for it's overall performance comfort, reliability, build quality, AND XLR outputs! Plus there's still the option for 4 track mixing, thoug defo not as comfortable as with 4chan mixer. There's defo better value for money products out there ^^ IMO this controller brings nothing new, while removing features... Oh and lets not forget the reverse button, never used, but feels empowering to have it ;) I like options, not the lack of them.

[@Sadiquecat]

​@@sheateeley1 You're welcome !

[@annabelstopit]

@@Sadiquecat yeah that was a great answer, you should do your own reviews! Haha

[@djbladesparx5221]

They should have at least included 1/4 inch TRS outputs, and longer pitch sliders for such a big unit.

[@vicious-nu]

Hey Mojaxx, it's everyone

[@K3bReet]

Thank you

[@djkriswhiz254]

I LOVE FLX 6 🙌🔥💯

[@BEBURI]

This unit is so disappointed especially because last gen of controllers was awosome price-wise and feature-wise. DDJ 800 is way better than this unit, it has smaller jog wheels but it comes with professional output options + you can hookup 2CDJs with it and it has a stand-alone mixer with effects. Hope at least they will release a good all-in-one unit soon...

[@gelatinous6915]

The 800 isn't being discontinued or anything... the whole point of the FLX is for home DJs who don't need pro outputs.

[@lucasmaia8315]

@@gelatinous6915 But for 600 bucks it`s just not worth it, for 100 bucks more you can get a Numark NV 2 (quite an established product) and very very close to an MC 7000 which is a beast.

[@gelatinous6915]

@@lucasmaia8315 Neither model has the 7 inch jogs

[@lucasmaia8315]

@@gelatinous6915 I personally can't justify spending its asking price just for the jogwheels. I know I'm not speaking for everyone here, but I think the other controllers have more to offer in the long run.

[@priyonjoni]

@@lucasmaia8315 for the gigging professionals, the professional controllers are definitely more suitable. The FLX6 is for a users ready to step up from their entry level controllers into 4 channels without spending twice the price of the FLX6 to get there.

[@MasterJ_x]

Are they bigger then the ddj 400s?

[@geminichambers]

Traktor forever!

[@dj5dc]

They only needed to make ddj800-srt instead of this, they would have made a lot of money if they had produced 800-srt that time. I always wanted 800 and I almost moved to rekordbox but the problem is rekordbox video software is unstable and software takes forever to load on start. Also thought of buying Denon DJ-GO but it has No built-in video software or support Serato. My main interest was mostly in to a potable pro controller as a mobile DJ, finally and lucky me Serato came-up with my favorite Serato-Play Software and it's so great that I'm no-longer interested in controllers and if they can add some more key functions like scratch and sound effects or dj drops, that would be fantastic. Pioneer thought it would out smart Serato by introducing there performance software and locking there best products like ddj-800 to only Rekordbox software but Serato responded back with a powerful Serato Play software that is cheap but solid and no need for controller WOW. Now Pioneer is back in the game and we hope to see more great Pioneer-Serato gears in the future, big up to Sereto.

[@jamesw2831]

I'm not sure who this is for even after this explanation .

[@priyonjoni]

It's for the beginner or hobbyist who started with an entry level controller like the DDJ-400/SB3, but is ready to practice on expanded features like 4 channels and a large jog wheel. For gigging DJs who need the professional build quality and outputs, that's what the controllers like the DDJ-SX3s and DDJ-1000s are for.

[@TheFashionfreakj86]

Seems like its for people who want to DJ but dont want to do the work to learn how to scratch or learn how to manually use the different FX to transition/mix in songs or wow the crowd. They just want to look cool with minimal work (only needs to learn to beat match). One button pizzazz. Its almost like driving an automatic ferrari.

[@ec2782]

@@priyonjoni why would you go through that many controllers i can understand the first one, ok, you decided your into it so you go get another controller.... Weird because youd have spent nearly the cost of some cdj 350 or xdj 700s and a cheap mixer....

[@ec2782]

@@priyonjoni i dont mean to be rude. But imagine thinking for one second having a controller with 'four' channels is anything like 4 cd players.....

[@ec2782]

Its like pioneer want beginners to keep buying their gear and they want them to sound good on it because these things are WAY easier to use than normal cdjs. They dont want beginners to sound bad or find it too hard because then they may be put off buying more expensive gear in the future

[@AustinM1918]

So what’s the point in having 4 channels if there are no inputs??

[@gilboogie]

That “booth” output will be mostly used as a stream output as this is being marketed more to bedroom DJ types. How much is Denon MC7000 going for these days? Just sayin.

[@priyonjoni]

That's a great point! Bedroom DJ's can use the booth output to go to their interface.

[@RealDJblaze]

Great review MOJAXX! I actually decided not to review this one at all... No interest in this one.

[@djeswift]

Wow!

[@cashmasters99]

They lost me at no balanced outputs like come on guys. Even if it is made for bedroom DJs look at the potential this had!!

[@priyonjoni]

If you need balanced outputs, the DDJ-800, DDJ-SR2, DDJ-SX3, DDJ-1000, and DDJ-1000SRT are also available. The FLX6 is more for the folks who are using DDJ-400s or DDJ-SB3s, who are ready for the 4 channel large jog wheel, but aren't quite ready for the gig ready prices of the professional controllers. It's an intermediate device.

[@trevor_mounts_music]

@@priyonjoni for 500 dollars the master should be on 1/4. it's not that hard. I'm tired of people making excuses. You're gonna have a booth AND master on RCA? who is this for?

[@Smiley869]

They only have unbalanced rca...wow. Just wow.

[@Ronniezim]

@@trevor_mounts_music I use it and it’s perfect for me. Y’all are funny thinking your use case matches every other persons in the world. I teach spinning classes and make a mix every week for my class. I have the master output going to an audio interface for recording and the booth outputs to krk sub and monitors. Outputs are perfect for me. I love four channels so that I can use a 3rd deck and bring in samples. I’m glad that pioneer has done their research and not listened to you people who think everybody’s trying to dj weddings or something

[@judekraft8104]

IMO dj city shouldn’t even review the flx 6 cuz all it does stirs the pot with haters thnx Mojax!Yall could’ve just left this out for the bedroom djs to reveiw

[@wthproduction6888]

I’m waiting for Pri yon Joni reply.

[@happens4656]

Oh he’s all over this video and the crossfader review. Lmao

[@trevor_mounts_music]

@@happens4656 Just shilling away for pioneer and trying to convince people that you shouldn't get balanced outs for $550. My $79 behringer mixer has 1/4 outs. 🙄

[@chadnliz2k11]

I feel like this unit is going to convince a lot of bedroom guys they are better than they are, put them on club gear after this and uh oh

[@ec2782]

Its an ongoing problem mate

[@ec2782]

@They Caged Non the cue and play buttons arent the only thing going on here what about the visual beat matching? Its not elitist its just the truth. Its hard to accept but you cannot compare a dj who's 'good' on a controller and one who is 'good' on vinyl or cdjs that were made before they put those massive ipad screens in them. There is obviously a difference in skill between someone who VISUALLY matches beat than someone who does it by ear? Its not elitist its the truth. Any beginner could take two new tracks unheard before the mix and visually match the beat of them, but that same person could not successfully do that by ear unless they had significant prior experience that is a fact

[@ec2782]

@They Caged Non lies upon lies. You cannot just walk up to a set of cdjs because you know your way around a controller that is simply not the case. While cdjs do tell the bpm even the new models with the waveforms and screens are not the same as having a computer with the waveforms crossed over its not the same 😂 yes the play and cue are OBVIOUSLY but it is different ans you have to use your ear. Turntables are extremely similar in that way so yes they are similar im the fact you have to use your ear

[@ec2782]

@They Caged Non i love it when i meet someone who says this. I have litteraly seen this happen in real life. Controllers arent a bad thing its this view that because you can read a computer screen and move a jog wheel so one waveform is in time with another that your automatically able to mix on cjs is so far off the truth....... SO FAR. Yes you could identify the cue and play functions obviously

[@ec2782]

@They Caged Non what you are saying undermines so many talented djs. It should always be noted what setup a dj is using. Not in an elitist fashion but you cannot compare controllers to cdjs. If your argument had any weight then pro djs would be using controllers like this one but of course they are not. These controllers are built for people who dont even kmow the difference between balanced and unbalanced outputs

[@asmaisgatas100]

NO Aux Input is a bummer....

[@DJZensei]

I'll stick with 2 turntables and a mixer lol.

[@joegadberry3924]

@@DJZensei shut up kid

[@DJZensei]

@@joegadberry3924 I'm older than you son.

[@UDIHQ]

The jogs on the SZ were my favorite. :/

[@jonathanbrisard7360]

We just want a two-channel controller with CDJ style platters😞stick with the basics but give us those nice jog wheels

[@DailyHotTopic]

This does not seem like a tips and tricks video, more like a features list

[@djeswift]

Well seems like desperate times... all Pioneer had to do to lock this down was to have the ddj 1000 and 800 run on both platforms instead of making djs choose. Then you make a hybrid controller thats better on one platform then the other. Thats probably why I don't work for them because I would've shut the market down with the ddj 1000 and 800 on both platforms not to mention making the non (cdj) 3000 a dual layer player. I guess dreams are for the ones who are still asleep.

[@gavtrench8153]

It seems like an upgraded ergo

[@TC-zi2yp]

Its the pioneer product we didn't need.

[@p2dz86]

All I heard was fuck serato dj pro the whole video ... I take it back most of the video but you know what I meant and thank you for pointing that one mojax

[@sheilagonzalez6859]

This video is called tips and trips which suggests is an user guide, however the video content and formal feels more like a (hash) REVIEW of the product. Misleading.

[@lancefairchild8068]

I feel like this controller is going to flop

[@jjlovesjam]

Why?

[@weedtaco1443]

This controller got me started and playing my first paid gigs. Helped me get ready for cdj use and the 4 channels have been a blessing. I’ve even had other djs use it and it’s pretty intuitive. The only downside I’d say is the lack of flash drive port. This controller is pretty great.

[@Savage_7_99]

They're just trying to make something that looks cool like Denon always does.

[@aarontimberlake4532]

Crap. Don’t skip on good gear.

[@edgarlize6051]

Very sexy but connectivity is a weakness to consider

[@Ravinstomper]

i dont like it :( Dr Rekordbox and Serato's Frankenstein !

[@Opethjunky613]

Ya this is a huge waste of money. Just buy a ddj1000 or an 800 and call it a day. You will 100% regret buying this.

[@Panslapper]

...especially for Serato users but then i felt the same about half baked SRT 1000 too at the time of release.

[@boknows8376]

And thats what im doing tomorrow lol had my ddj 400 for almost 2 years going to jump to the 1000 or get me a pair of the xdj1000s

[@Bigheadedwon]

huge is a pretty dramatic word. I bought one last night because I wanted large jog wheels and my budget wasn't anywhere close to a 1000SRT, I could have swung an 800, but Pioneer doesn't have a Serato version so that made it out of the question for me. With Serato 2.4 I can run the audio thru my computer so I don't care about balanced outs. And I won't be doing any sort of DJ gigs with it so I don't care about that. I probably would have been better off getting a Numark NS6III, but with all the cons I still decided to go with this. The DDJ-1000's a lot better, but it's twice the price. So comparing the 2 makes no sense. Doubtful many bedroom DJ's would think "hummm, I'm going to drop $1200+ on a controller!" A lot of people getting into DJing get a Roland DJ 202, SB3 or DDJ-400, and this is a pretty substantial upgrade over those. With that said, Pioneer should have made this $100 cheaper. I don't think I'd recommend anything above a DDJ-800 to a bedroom DJ who dj's in his boxer shorts. And even that's pretty much overkill imho.

[@Panslapper]

@@Bigheadedwon Most BDJs dont even go beyond entry level. I have pretty more than feasible access to most controllers and in all honesty something like the Numark Mixtrack FX is enough. If Numark were happy to add the ‘pro’ power to that unit ie bigger output then i probably wouldnt even upgrade from that one personally. Ive had the NS6mk2 and even switched the crossfader out for an innofader which was fun. What didnt you like about it?

[@Bigheadedwon]

The Numark? The only thing I didn't like were the smaller jog wheels. 6" is still big compared to most, but 8 is a lot closer to actual vinyl. Honestly still smaller than I wanted, but my other option is the Rane Twelve, which was uhhhh, a few dollars out of my price range lol. I love Numark and if they had an NS8 with 8" jog wheels I would have bought it. I still plan to get an NS7III sooner or later, love the motorized wheels. I fall into a weird middle category of a bedroom DJ, but one who doesn't want a DDJ-200/400 level controller. I honestly don't know if there's a true target audience for this. I suspect most of it's purchasers will be uninformed people who don't do enough research and really don't know what they're buying. Because aesthetically it looks nice, well imho anyways. It has 4 channels, and it's Pioneer! So it must be good right? It's overpriced by $100, but the big jog wheels appealed to me, if I become a wizard on it I can sell it on Offerup next year and go get an SZ or whatever's new at the time. In Pioneer's favor there are a lot of uninformed shoppers out there, so this might actually sell decently.

[@mygaffradio]

This is like when Homer got to design the car that brought down his brother Herbs car company... Tis awful 😞

[@lucasmaia8315]

This controller would have been very competitive if it had better outputs.

[@djcal623]

Thumbs down...why did they even bother with products they have that are better. I have a 400 and 1000 this thing doesn't move me

[@ClectaSkiMusic]

Crap unit

[@iamdjrt]

This won't worthy the price more stuff could of been added

[@Smiley869]

Really not a fan of the merge fx. That’ll get old real fast.

[@jm5406]

Looks like an allen&heath mixer

[@wo2746]

COVID strikes again.

[@nnrmnlg]

This looks like such a waste of money...

[@RefugeetheDJ]

Really, how?

[@jamiec4478]

Dont buy it then

[@fedscame]

@@RefugeetheDJ rca inputs are u kidding lol

[@RefugeetheDJ]

@@fedscame even high end equipment have rca inputs 🤨

[@fedscame]

@@RefugeetheDJ yes keyword inputs not outputs i own a s9 a 62 a 850 and a s11 and they all have xlr or 1/2 jacks

[@djpho]

Interesting amateur DJ controller.

[@RefugeetheDJ]

I reckon i can rock the crowd with it in a big club

[@halcyondaystunes]

All I see is Native Instruments 😆 And should never be 600...this is a 300 dollar controller.

[@priyonjoni]

Overtime a DDJ-400 user wants more. Large jog wheels and control for all 4 decks in their software. Before the FLX6, the only way to do that is spend $1200 (price of DDJ-1000) or more. This is half that price. It's not meant for the professional gigging DJ. It's an entry level 4 channel controller.

[@michagiec1648]

@@priyonjoni NI traktor kontrol S3?

[@sunnytex1337]

@@priyonjoni thank you!! I dont know why everyones complaining. 600 Dollars are fucking cheap considering the other products

[@Bigheadedwon]

please point me to this $300 mythical Unicorn of a 4 channel controller. While I won't disagree this should be $600, no way in hell should it be $300 lol. It has 4 channels and uh 8 inch jog wheels.

[@johnlewissr35]

Just a few words. Ha ha junk

[@p2dz86]

Not a very good product in my opinion

[@Panslapper]

Muscle memory...lol...(90s science)...habitual conditioning and no less Chris. All the body will do is the messages left in the system from the brain hence the headless chicken that carries on dancing after being decapitated. Its not a memory as such as the body has no ram. Muscle has no capacity in itself to remember anything, its just leftover over mail from the mind. Look at Frankenstein if he had muscle memory he would have been very oddly erratic..

[@DjTecniq]

Oh look...a 4 ch controller w/no xlr output🙄

[@priyonjoni]

It's an entry level 4 channel controller. It's not for the gigging professional.

[@sunnytex1337]

Whats the difference?

[@lustforlow-end6022]

Very underwhelming, big let down from Pioneer 😕

[@ThePistpet]

Jeeeez ...this is like they put together ,hopefully now, the final design & engineering team... and said if we were to make a new brand to distract denon then what could we put out, then prototype it & shelve it.... with the v10 & 3000 I was extremely pleased that they hadn't cheapened the pioneer dj brand...but this is just a piece of shit, just can it and pretend like this never happened

[@DJFiezta]

So you’re telling me pioneer wasted their time designing this when they could’ve instead used it to make a SX4 or a 1000 and 1000SRT 2? Wack

[@adriansidor4725]

It's a trap! Go for S4 Mk3 and thank me later...

[@Bigheadedwon]

You suggest a controller that's $400 more, brilliant. Why not suggest a Numark NS6III, only $100 more, has much better build quality and is a great controller.

[@djblondie6115]

All sounds pointless

[@erikcharlat9844]

more hot garbage from pioneer. this is a sad looking plastic toy

[@EMBEEclassic]

No balanced output for 600€ ? No, thanks 🙅‍♂️