Pioneer DDJ-FLX6-GT Review: All About MERGE FX! | DJ Controller Demo

[@nscaledesign]

Nice overview. I learned beat matching on a DDJ 400, a controller I liked very much, and wanted 4 channel to try more advanced mixing and beat matching. The limited outputs on this model are fine because I only stream sets, so the plug and play at clubs ..stuff.. I don't care about at all. I've used this for 4-5 sets. I don't notice any "slider noise" that I would occasionally notice on the DDJ 400. I never use the merge effects, and when I do learn scratching I don't plan on automation for that either. So just the 4 channel and flexible software choices are the main benefit for me. Happy overall coming from the DDJ 400. Another consideration when buying - this model was actually in stock to purchase at the time. Some of the other 4 channel pioneer boards were not.

[@wernerxldata]

In means of outputs, you can still use an external audio device connected to your laptop, I do this all the time with my ddj 400, just use the audio device of the ddj 400 for the headphones and a Motu M2 as audio device with balanced outputs.

[@kushzei]

Much better review than other ones! This actually goes into detail instead of complaining.

[@FabiVoltair]

What kind of "genious" people at Pioneer thought "Yeah these Merge FX sound really good and professional"!?? DafUQ is wrong with them, the FLX-6 could have been such a banger if just given more like the CDJs or the FLX10s filters... 😪 (i still am angry at Pioneer to not see a parallel usable filterbar like on the Traktor Kontrol) But your Review helped massively thank you a lot. I think I'm not gonna get the FLX-6 and instead save up more money for either the DDJ-800, or 1000 to stay closer to the CDJ features I need to get better with in the club

[@maxx0r050]

Do you think this is targeted towards professionals?

[@thomasamos4055]

The marketing department. Aimed squarely at the "terrible house party" demographic. Faddy effects are also cheaper than providing in/outs on what would otherwise be a decent mixer. Depressing really.

[@PeresD]

Ok guys,um the gear won’t give you skills. I played a gig back in the day with one turntable and an old reel to reel . The gear doesn’t maketh the Dj. Learn to use what you have .

[@Headhuncho3k]

@@thomasamos4055holy shit sounds like you’re a real blast at these parties

[@thomasamos4055]

@@Headhuncho3k thanks babe

[@Francisco_Concepcion74]

This is the best review i ever seen in all youtube. THANKS!!

[@PassionateDJ]

Wow, thanks so much Francisco. :) Comments like this make it worth it!

[@Francisco_Concepcion74]

@@PassionateDJ Regards!! from dominican republic😎

[@icouldntthinkofaname3055]

I bought one just because you can’t beat the price for a quality 4 channel controller. Especially not with full size jogs.

[@Geo-Media]

How is it holding up?... I been looking into one, but I keep seeing mixed reviews that have me 2nd guessing on pulling the trigger and buying one

[@Corneliunita]

Well done!❤🎉 you done on of the best demo about flx6 gt. I purchase one of this model two months ago because I need it for live stream Mixing. Many videos on KZbin talk mostly negative about this controller but you guys explain all the cool features of it and you balance the things and explained all things nice. A big thank you guys!❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Randuski]

So this is the controller I ordered. I got it because I’m gonna be using cdjs when I play shows, but I wanted a controller that will give me something close to that experience. So I wanted a cheap controller that feels similar, and uses recordbox. Buuuuuut I also need 4 tracks. This is really the only “budget” option that fits those. The gimmicky effects are dumb and I don’t think they sound useful at all, but we’ll see haha

[@PassionateDJ]

Honestly, I think this is the perfect attitude towards this controller. Enjoy! 😊

[@jwSN12]

Isn't the point of the fx knobs just to get home djs interested in using the RMX products? The FMX10 also has it built in. Alot of techno djs use rmx1000😊

[@Geo-Media]

How is the quality and reliability of this controller, now that its been out for a lil while?... after the Grv6 came out and testin it 1st hand, it felt extremely cheap and felt like it would break at any second... so im debating on this 🤔 is this one good and does anyone recommend it?

[@MrLeewhite336]

Damn came out with the dreamcast game case 👍🏽👍🏽

[@PassionateDJ]

I can’t help myself… always trying to sneak in the subtle nerd flex 🤣

[@francolive5655]

Hi, very comprehensive video! Can I ask you what skin you use? (I can't find the one with the MFX Merge strip), thanks!

[@marchus555]

Thanks for deep and useful rewiev! 👍🏻

[@peter7998]

Not a single input on such a massive device? Well that sucks....I am out. :D. I know it's aimed for a bedroom djs, but exactly bcs of this - they wanna have a phone connected and play a tune from Spotify..don't they all? Cracking review btw!

[@PassionateDJ]

Thanks a ton for watching and commenting :) That really is the big catch with this device. It truly provides a lot of functionality and features for the money.. but, you have to be okay working “in the box”. That just counts some of us out.

[@omaral-samuraaiy4700]

Do you recommend it for weddings gig, I am thinking going from ddj400 to this

[@matis5649]

Hello, what is your stand for the flx6 in the video ?

[@adrianspain885]

The xlr output ain’t that big of a deal breaker for me you can always buy good rca to xlr cables

[@PassionateDJ]

That’s fair! And will work fine for compatibility purposes. But, you do lose the actual advantages of XLR cables. (Namely, noiseless transmission over long distances). But if that’s not something you have to worry about, then no big deal. (Often, a controller like this is connecting to a nearby “master” mixer anyway, for example.) thanks for watching!

[@PogiNoon]

Yeah, the merge or scratch thing (I’d rather learn baby scratch than use it) is gimmicky but I’m itching for a 4 channel (with xlr). 😅

[@YouriHL]

It's funny. This ís a cheapo controller which I don't understand the pricestamp for, however ... at a local Mediamarkt here in the Netherlands, someone (ignorant teenage employee who doesn't know the first thing about controllers claiming Serato DJ is software nobody uses .. lol) I asked about this controller, said you cannot do things with this one that professional club DJ's do. I hooked up my MBP in the store and did a 10-minute performance rocking the hall haha. He stopped being ignorant with open mouth, not understanding how I did that. Which is just simple scratching and mixing. Something most firsttime DJ's can do :) Of course I've been DJ'ing for roughly 25 years now, but the point here is that although the FLX6(GT) is a beginner controller, it does have some perks that other controllers and/or mixer+turntable/tabletops don't have. If you don't need those in/outputs that Í do use, then this is the controller to have. It's just a shame it's designed for use with Rekordbox, despite its Serato support. Using this in Serato is just .. meh..

[@julihansen]

Thanks for the video! I like you kind of humor ;)

[@vannahgraceful4079]

I’m thinking about buying that

[@destryo3287]

I own this controller, got it for 300€ used in good condition. In my opinion this controller should cost 500€. The gimmick features are pretty useless AND you can't map other features to the jog cutter or merge FX knob. So you're stuck with these features which is a huge bummer.

[@FabiVoltair]

that these can't be used for anything else (for example another filter simultaneously whatever) is actually infuriating to me

[@deepsoul585]

Fart sound was Funny mate 😂

[@DjALiATMACA]

😀 nice bro :D

[@AshwinBhatia]

my main concern and question is... is it better than the DDJ 400? or worth the upgrade? Ive been using DDJ 400 for the last 4-5 years and want to upgrade to something thats not too costly and has a booth out

[@joshuaespinoza6331]

Definitely worth it. You get serato dj pro for free. That's free 200$. Record box, tractor and virtual dj. 4 channels for ultimate practice. After you master flx 4. You can invest in something worth wild. Like rane one or rane four.

[@JulianRasch-g6v]

i would not its a ddj400 with 2 more channels same build quaiity and stuff i would rather spend some extra and get the ddj 800/ and if 4 channel ddj 1000/Flx10

[@fireburn1512]

Yall making mixing real complicated

[@allseven5177]

Using a SEGA Dreamcast game for scale haha

[@aw_mo]

21:48 sorry Pioneer *MERGE*

[@Hello-userr]

Where is the overview with other programs? Why only show Serato, this is already an ancient software. Do you generally understand new technologies or do you shoot for housewives.

[@PassionateDJ]

My channel is indeed focused on housewives, and our research shows that 78% of married women DJs prefer Serato. Thanks for watching!

[@Hello-userr]

@@PassionateDJ That's why you don't have many subscribers. And you're losing Virtual DJ users

[@hashisgod]

You seem like a prick

[@ezmima1175]

@@Hello-userrway to miss that sarcasm, maybe that’s what’s making you miserable

[@Hello-userr]

@@ezmima1175 where's the sarcasm? you don't like the truth?

[@hypersteria]

Subscribed. I like the way this was demoed and explained. #hypersteria #onceuponatrance