Pioneer DDJ-FLX10 Review: Best DJ Controller Over $1000?

The DDJ-FLX10 is the new four-channel flagship DJ controller from Pioneer DJ for both rekordbox and Serato. 👉 Get it here: passionatedj.com/hookup_flx10 👈
00:00 | Introduction
04:17 | Layout & Features
08:32 | FX Demo
10:50 | Ports & Connections
11:59 | Lighting Demo (DMX)
12:40 | Track Separation (Stems)
16:37 | Rekordbox vs. Serato & Virtual DJ
19:36 | Final Thoughts
It features new Track Separation technology which focuses on three track elements: vocals, drums, and other instruments. You might be used to hearing the word “Stems” for these separated track elements, but Pioneer refers to them as Parts. Since Serato has four stem elements, it will combine melody and bass into the “Instruments” Part when using this controller. For each Part, you can mute or adjust the volume, apply FX, or send to a new deck from exactly the same point.
The on-jog displays are improved over the DDJ-1000, with 4 new display modes showing different types of waveform information:
• Deck Info Mode: shows information about the deck and the overall waveform.
• Waveform Mode: shows zoomed waveforms for both decks, and will be in tri-band color when using rekordbox
• Artwork Display: shows track artwork for what’s playing
• DJ Logo Display: shows your own logo or image which can be uploaded to the device using the Image Transfer Tool.
The FLX10 introduces Mix Point Link, a feature which automatically plays the next track exactly when you specify. Pioneer says this enables you to create slick musical progression in your sets by linking mix points in tracks so the next song kicks in at the perfect moment. You might set the next track to start from the beginning of its melody when the vocal of the current song ends, ensuring a seamless transition without a sound clash.
The onboard DMX output lets you directly control lighting equipment without a separate interface or software. Just connect DMX-compatible lighting equipment to the controller and use rekordbox to create custom lighting effects, or set the software to automatically adapt the color and movement of the lights to progress with the music.
The Magvel Fader has been upgraded for improved precision. It's been moved to a 4-sensor system, which allows you to make the tiniest volume adjustments, no matter how small the crossfader movement.
It also features multi-colored jog rings, which indicate which Parts are playing on that deck.
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💎 Thanks to Cryztal Grid for the dope music in this video!
Music Provided By Bass Rebels - www.bassrebels.co.uk/Playlists

[@PassionateDJ]

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[@LuismedinaDJ]

I love what you did with the DMX lighting, well done!

[@BassRebels]

Great review and thanks for using our music. We have featured the video on our website 🎵❤

[@PassionateDJ]

Thank you! Love what you're doing!

[@dppopov]

By far - the best review of the controller that I found on YT!

[@PassionateDJ]

🙏🙏🙏

[@projectbravery]

great review!

[@diskjokk]

This is one of the better reviews I've seen on the FLX10. Really nicely done. I'm one of those guys who sold my DDJ 1000 to help offset the cost to upgrade to the FLX10 and am just loving the new kit! Great review! Thank you!

[@PassionateDJ]

Thanks so much for watching! Are you using it with Rekordbox still?

[@diskjokk]

@@PassionateDJ I use it mostly with Rekordbox (I'm a big fan of RB and have been using it for years), but sometimes I use Serato simply because the STEMS separation is so much better.

[@nodaysoff2005]

Sold my 1000 for 1000 and bought the flx10 for 1200

[@diskjokk]

⁠Awesome! Congratulations! Let us all know what you think about it.

[@DJHEV]

Very detailed & informative. I appreciate the time effort & energy you’ve placed in this video. I’m in the market to upgrade my DDJ400.

[@PassionateDJ]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. This would be a hell of an upgrade for a DDJ-400! 🔥

[@househeadspeakz]

I do agree as far as the track separation feature, Rekordbox is behind but not for long. I feel with a few adjustments will be as good as the other software that has the feature if not better. The one thing Rekordbox did is allow the track separation to be available for their other controllers. I have it for my DDJ 800. I do hope that Pioneer comes out with a 2 channel version of the FLX10. That will be cool.

[@musicgoofy86]

Great Review!

[@djmistatsoez750]

Since the merge with serato & pioneer changed my mind about getting the ddjflx10. I will get one now i use to have the ddj1000. I know both serato and rekordbox.

[@Karmenko00]

Yess Virtual dj stems

[@djAXCESSmusic]

FLX10 is so dope. It’s my goto controller now for events.

[@djAXCESSmusic]

Also! You can individually midi map each pad mode. Absolutely huge and not many controllers can do that

[@PassionateDJ]

Nice! Are you still on Serato, or are you using it with Rekordbox?

[@djAXCESSmusic]

@@PassionateDJ Serato til I die

[@djrez2107]

best review out

[@PassionateDJ]

Thanks!

[@anthonylovell8382]

Love the rane4

[@jasonmarkbaxter2421]

awesome review , I ordered the unit couple of weeks back and are really looking forward to start working with it. I mainly have DJ'ed on 1210's and dipped my toes with Pioneer DDJ400 / Rekordbox and was looking to upgrade tot he DDJ1000 and then the FLX10 dropped , win win in my view. I am sure STEMS will get better in RB and the DMX is a cool feature

[@sinansalman5261]

What you recommend with regards to the Flx 10 vs a denon 4 prime plus for a dj who is upgrading from a beginner 2 channel controller. Gread videos by the way !!!

[@soundsbykar]

i'm pretty happy with the 1000, having mapped stem toggles on it, but i'll have to admit the FX section on the FLX10 is enticing. won't be buying it now, but i will upgrade in the farther future. might try Part ISO a little more with the 1000, i think it is underrated but a little trickier to get clean transitions without the EQ's. planning to use the filters to help clean it up

[@PassionateDJ]

I think that's a fair way to go!

[@soundsbykar]

@@PassionateDJ thanks for the in depth vid

[@PassionateDJ]

@@soundsbykar thank YOU!

[@nomnom34]

Great controller, but lack one best important thing. Suggest to Alpha Tetha to add digital sampler pad to the FLX10 at the microphone section, and will be the number one best controller in world

[@calspa1461]

Good review….but …. I rather have no background music…. I found it annoying 😉 other than that…. Great review 👌✊

[@snypherable]

Hi, can FLX 10 (or DJ controllers in general) be tilted and used? Will to jogwheels go out of balance? If they can be used tilted, what's the tilt limit? Tilting could save some space on my desk.

[@seanscam]

Thanks for the great review. Do you think the jog wheels feel more like a CDJ2000nxs2 or a CDJ 3000?

[@borroq]

still no answer?

[@Mikey5-O]

@PassionateDJ This or the Rane 4?

[@WazzyTV]

whats the platters compared to the ddj 1000

[@konradrosoowski8580]

how do you change the jog backlight? Please help I have flx10

[@djrizama]

Basically is better the Rane four for Serato?

[@user-gx8yy1uv9z]

I bought this controller but when I hook it up the sound continually comes out with an echo. When I hook up the computer directly to the speaker there is no echo. I'm running it with Serato. Serato straight to speaker also no echo. The Beat FX screen has 'Auto 120' continually flashing. Not sure if this is causing it. Does anyone know why this might be happening? I have the FX turned off.

[@MadelnMachines]

Is the layout intuitive for virtual dj? I’d like to see a small review of it with VDJ as there isn’t one yet. Do the screens work the same? Is serato very intuitive apart from mislabelling pads? I really want to get familiar with pioneer gear for obvious reasons but their stems are unusable at the moment and their beatgridding is poor.

[@DJStanSteel]

Great review, just ignore the idiot in the room….I’m still thinking about upgrading from the DDJ1000 but as VDJ have now mapped this and it’s my go to software I’m learning more towards the FLX10.

[@PassionateDJ]

I wish I had more time to talk about VDJ integration, but they announced it right as I was about to hit “publish” 😅 so I crammed in what I could. Thanks for watching!

[@djdrewthomas]

After 1200's, I went to the SX, then the SX2, and now the FLX10. Having no experience with CDJ+DJM style rigs, it's been a bit of a learning curve. Overall, I like it. I have a license to VDJ Pro, but only use Serato for several years now. Debated on FLX10 vs Rane, but decided to stay with Pioneer. Good review of the controller. I just subscribed to your channel. 🙂

[@PassionateDJ]

Hey, thanks so much! What's been the sticking point for you, over the SX2? The difference in how the FX work?

[@multikultihochzeitsmusik]

Better to use Serato or Rekordbox with the flx 10 ?

[@PassionateDJ]

I should put together a video about it.

[@jurjanable]

I just got my FLX 10. I cannot figure it out how to adjust the cross fader curve. Do you know how to do it ? From flx 10 software there is no option. Please help. Thank you

[@PassionateDJ]

Within Rekordbox: Preferences > Controller > Mixer

[@jurjanable]

@@PassionateDJ I don't use Recordbox. I use Serato DJ Pro

[@ambrociocruz8743]

what is the name of the song at minute 15

[@PassionateDJ]

Cryztal Grid - Screaming to Heaven (it’s the same song playing during the lighting demo)

[@richardsmobile3228]

Can this controller seperate stems while streaming on Tidal with Searto Pro ? Its the Million dollar question No One will answer lol😁

[@willpolr]

So you mention a feature but then don’t demo it, like part instant doubles. Weird.

[@sparklypinkcupcakeunicornfarts]

HI

[@PassionateDJ]

Hey, aren't you supposed to be over at the Denon PRIME Go video?

[@sparklypinkcupcakeunicornfarts]

@@PassionateDJ 🤣

[@Karmenko00]

Croatia 1790 Eura

[@jersey21212121]

Why is Pioneer nickel-and-diming us. It's proven that they can make a motorized platter with a center display. They did that with the Rev-7. Why are they holding back from giving us what we want in these pushed out controllers. They will go a step backwards before they give us what we want! Same for Rane 4!

[@PassionateDJ]

Thanks for watching, Alex. Well, not everyone wants motorized platters - and if they do, there’s the REV7. This thing would be quite heavy and cumbersome with motors and metal platters, plus it adds mechanical complication (literal moving parts). And you’d have pay quite a bit more for it. To me, a better solution is a revision of the REV-7 with support for track separation :)

[@jersey21212121]

@PassionateDJ yes track separation, onboard stems and motorized platters is what I'm looking for on a controller plus center display screens similar to the Rev-7

[@ztechmusic]

You can’t even user Fader Curves in Phono/Line Mode, this thing is pretty bad to be honest…

[@positivepatrick2009]

I returned mine after 7 days. Half baked piece of equipment. Super disappointed.

[@00Dawggg]

Can you be more specific?

[@positivepatrick2009]

Stems do not work. The song info shows up in the platter about 10% of the time. The tempo meter has a mind of its own. You move it and the tempo is delayed considerably. Songs cut in and out. It’s difficult to set the cue points, etc etc.

[@thatchinaboi1]

The FLX10 isn't even the second best controller over $1000. Only Pioneer fan boys and fan girls who are also idiots would think it is better than the Rane Four.

[@househeadspeakz]

Just like Senato fanboys and fangirls would think the Rane Four is better. There are 2 sides to a coin my friend. Having a preferred use of DJ gear doesn't make one a fan boy or fan girl. Remember what company still has the DJ gear for clubs, festivals, and venues and it is not Rane!!

[@heriport6654]

@@househeadspeakz defo not Rane, right on that

[@00Dawggg]

Also look at all the reviews of users having issues with their rane four.

[@Hello-userr]

Virtual DJ BUILD 7533 (2023-04-24) -Pioneer FLX10 support

[@PassionateDJ]

If you make it far enough in the video, you'll see I clearly spend plenty of time talking about Virtual DJ. But you've been making it clear you're just here to troll, so why would you do that?

[@Hello-userr]

​@@PassionateDJ you showed the waves VDJ. Where is the work with the controller and the vdj, where is the scratch, where is the comparison of the sound of the scratch on the controller