Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4 vs DDJ-REV1 (Watch before you buy!)

[@Crossfader]

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[@Ilikelizards_]

I'm like really new to the DJ community and yall got to be the nicest most wholesome people I've ever seen 😂

[@Rugerman205]

I love my DDJ-REV1 got this magnificent little controller when it first came out. A huge upgrade from my DDJ-SB3. Many DJ’s have the REV1 as a backup to their primary system. Personally my REV1 is my workhorse device taken to most gigs. My Wedding, Formal event, larger client device is my RANE ONE. The ONLY thing I would change on the REV1 is give it RGB lighting! Those Amber lights don’t inspire much and DJing daytime events outside 🤷🏽‍♂️🤣 you can barely see the glow.

[@WeCreateTheVibesPodcast]

I'm thinking about getting the DDJ-Rev1 but I still love using my DDJ-SX3

[@jameswilliams3046]

Quick question, are you able to mix with just your headphones with REV1? I don't mean monitor or cue. I want to get back into DJing (used to battle layout) but want to slowly upgrade, speakers and than on to Rane One or REV7. If I can mix in my headphones than I'm sold on a REV1

[@Scientists_dont_lie]

How is it a huge upgrade from the sb3,? I ask cause thats what have right now.

[@djduttyone1426]

SB3 still best of these

[@RA2Music]

I’m brand new to dj ing, but have been fascinated for years. I just picked up a Flx4 to start off with. I like the seamless integration with Rekordbox as well as the new innovations Pioneer has incorporated. This is only a hobby for me currently, as I’m primarily a professional musician, but I wanted a controller that was professional while still approachable.

[@ramblingram3662]

I’m a complete beginner to this. I used an iPad app to DJ a party and I’m now interested in buying one of these controllers. I’m not trying to break the bank either

[@chungy4153]

Thank you sir! I bought the Rev1 as my mini back up...i have a SRT and a SR2...this controller is so mobile and makes work easy

[@xDaggerCG]

I own a ddj-sx and I still prefer my rev1 lol it’s design is super comfortable it’s got just what you need and not a lot of extra bells n whistles that are unnecessary at the end of the day but that’s just my preference

[@migueljorge513]

I recently got the rev 1 for Christmas and I love it especially the jog wheels and it's very sturdy for a controller and doesn't feel to plastic like some controllers and also love the tempo feature on top

[@ChrisBessy]

it's ok for mix a night in a bar you think ? or it's better the flx4 .....

[@migueljorge513]

@@ChrisBessy perfect for bars I think and doesn't take up much space

[@ChrisBessy]

@@migueljorge513 i am checking the controllers ok with serato, because before i mixed with technics mk2 with serato and love it ..... I see the flx4, the rev1, numark Platinium and the Roland DJ202 ..... its for mix at home and if needed take it in a bar in Brussels (thus must not be a toy).

[@migueljorge513]

@@ChrisBessy the rev1 is not a toy I can guarantee you that and a great dj can play ok any kind of gear

[@Holymackerel-c5b]

I got one for Christmas this year too lol

[@xFaStAcTSnIpErx]

GOOD REVIEW! FLX4 looks more mid-level entry-level style. My friend had a old Pioneer 1000STR4 and let me borrow it for a while, it was fun jamming together tracks on something pretty new age retro. The STR4 has a intergrated controller for playing one CD Disk in the unit and I think one or two possibly 1/4 inch inputs L/R. A long way weve come! Im picking up the DDJ-REV1 today!

[@djjaysmoke]

Nuff said, I came for an answer and I got it. Bless up. Rev 1 it is.

[@DJDeivis]

flx4 is perfect for for mobile djs. work smart not hard :)

[@callumwilliams7001]

When the update comes out

[@MarcellJjr]

@@callumwilliams7001 did it come out?

[@djpvma]

I hate the play button being on the outside bottom corner of the Rev1. It's too easy to accidentally hit it when you reach for your mouse. I'm thinking about selling it and switching to a rekordbox controller.

[@vladsandu9713]

Of these two i chose the Numark Platinum FX. Rekordbox does not feature stems so it's not much of a solution. Unfortunately I'll probably have to buy Virtual DJ as it seems better than Serato.

[@alexbambara98]

The ddj flx4 is compatible with serato, and you can even mdi map stems on this controller

[@erickonasis31]

Numark lol

[@djstancho]

rev 1 and the free serato light is compatible with stems

[@frankquevedo3290]

Love my FLX4 , great controller all around, and now you have the steams too 😎😎

[@cezar1g]

i'm music producer and beginner rapper but never used DJ! yea i do all my stuff in my productions softwares so my question is can these help or work with software like FL studio and Cubase? or it's just for mixing music in parties? when im on stage i got dj already playing my music and add effects but never used DJ so i'm just wondering, thank you

[@DJLiftOFF]

The FLX4 is nice but definitely the Rev 1 for the win, personally.

[@ignoranceisnotatrend4669]

I'm coming from the old school using turntables and records I already understand the process of a dj with mixing and scratching, I just want to dj small parties and gigs so which one would you recommend out of these 2?

[@mydasmurray]

Going from actual vinyl turntables - Got the REV1 - real nice esp if you are a Hiphop DJ - I’m trying to see if you can add your OWN fx to the fx switch. I want it to completely cut out the audio when hitting that switch instead of one of those FX - in serato PRO -

[@praveenshm]

Only down side is no XLR out 😭

[@spectralknights2]

Flx4 is perfect for algo djay app in bluetooth

[@darkstepwarrior88]

Great comparison of the 2 and i appriciate the background info about the lay out on the Rev 1

[@yotaiji012]

Rev 1 jog wheels for the win!

[@IWill_iTV]

Hi, has anything changed after a year with these two controllers? The software support, etc.?

[@tourinojacks5844]

Good comparison! I bought the Flex 4 yesterday. 💪

[@Brunoso007]

How is it been so far? Mind sharing your experience with it ?

[@tourinojacks5844]

It is a DOPE controller. Nice and easy to transport, and built solid. It can do all of the basic techniques one would need to basic DJing and effects. I was told that it can also do stems as well "but" that feature I have not tried. ​@@Brunoso007

[@Morena_Regis]

This video has been very useful for me to decide which one I should buy. Thank you!

[@MarcellJjr]

which one did you go with?

[@Morena_Regis]

@@MarcellJjr The FLX4 and I love it :)

[@angelinanx219]

which one is better for techno djing? for a begginer

[@simoamzel7940]

I’m looking for answers too

[@AparatorulPoporului]

Me to, i think rev. 1 is better because of his format, is easier to mix and play with the effects...

[@beaniebloob2009]

In terms of design, the Flx4 is the better one because the rev1 has a DJ battle design with large jogwheels and components being arranged like they would be on turntables rather than a setup that optimizes in conventional mixing like the Flx4. Me personally I like the rev1 better because it's much bigger and I'm a huge fan of the design lol, but realistically either one would work lol

[@sabeshbala1933]

You always have something new to share and that keeps me myself educating 👍

[@Analicio27]

Video necessário. Obrigado DJ. Aqui no Brasil, a FLX4 está 30% mais cara que a REV1. Se você aprecia mais Scratch então vá de REV1, que está mais barato e com melhor ajuste para DJs de performance ou mesmo somente para DJs amadores, como eu. Obrigado.

[@VioletRobots]

Cool video buddy, will save it to my DJ tips playlist now.

[@cryptokirby]

i wanna learn to scartch but... i dont know if ddj rev1 is really way better than fl4

[@WeCreateTheVibesPodcast]

Try both controllers and then go from there

[@blackistheword7]

Rev1 is better for me ,I returned Mines last week because of the buggy android app for recordbox and they want you to pay for cueing .. no way (flx4).

[@CaesarConsuloProVita]

I have the DDJ Rev 1-N and I use it with DJay Pro Ai. It is awesome! I learned to spin a long time ago on the 2nd Gen CDJs. I like the layout on the Rev1 and the paddle effects are super awesome!

[@emilyanahata]

What is battle djing? I want to start but am clearly brand new to this/clueless lol so not sure which one to choose. I want to mix and mash and remix the most 😎

[@chadduncan9716]

Battle Dj’s are exactly who he mentioned in the video. If you don’t know who DJ Craze or DJ Jazzy Jeff is then you are probably wanting the FLX4. The Rev1 is set up as if a set of turntables were positioned to where the pitch adjustment sliders are at the top and not the sides like the FLX4. Battle Dj’s who scratch, juggle, and do body tricks set them up this way so the tables would be closer together to the mixer and to keep the pitch adjustment out of the way. If you are just wanting to DJ get the FLX4. If you want to learn to scratch and beat juggle get the Rev1. If you are unfamiliar with the difference look up some YT videos. Search battle DJ’s and watch the competitions. If your into dance music then search for a specific DJ or music style and watch what they are doing. Then come back and make a decision on which style you prefer.

[@kbbb0014]

wait so i need to spend like $400 dollars on the controller and pay for the subscription to actually get my songs from soundcloud. Kind of a rip off no?

[@kitsunegiblaze8022]

You could always just map the DDJ Rev 1 to an old cracked pirated version of Traktor. 2.0.3 was the best version for that. Nothing was hidden from the Kontroller Mapping page.

[@devilcity5827]

Have the RB presently and looking to upgrade to FLX 4, any thoughts whether this is a good investment. Please advise. Home use only.

[@catalinna__]

X2

[@ryan.w8670]

great video, do you know if rekordbox is going to have stems built in the software like serato and is that going to be a paid upgrade? i currently have the ddi rx controller with rekordbox but would love to be able to try out stems would i have to get a new controller to try it or is it worth waiting to see if rekordbox do something?

[@Crossfader]

I’m afraid we don’t know. Fingers crossed they do.

[@mbf6160]

I like the rev 1 but I’m not a fan of serato I like rekord box better and the flex 4 allows you to use both the rev 1 is a serato only controller so I’ll be selling mine

[@nirajkamat]

Which one is better with DJ pro AI? Does the stem work with both serato and DJ pro ai?

[@levanabrzeni]

Can I connect FLX4 to my Marshall speaker?

[@philtaylor7476]

Are there latency issues with using Bluetooth speakers?

[@DjCalliber]

Answer = The better looking and exactly the same DDJ-400!!

[@spacecadet3482]

Just brought one

[@mikeywisniewski]

If anyone is interested - I have a MIDI mapping for djay Pro / FLX4 (posted on the Algoriddim community forums). Works on iOS, macOS and over Bluetooth.

[@Scangelous]

yes! do u have the link?

[@mikeywisniewski]

@@Scangelous Algoriddim just officially released djay Pro support for FLX4.

[@luciens3588]

Flex4 with djay pro android on a pixel 7 phone Cheers !

[@FredGreenGB]

I was going to go through my midlife crisis by buying a dj controller . Omg what a minefield nowadays! You get this but it comes with that and you need this but isn't compatible with those !!! This is the problem when manufacturers rely on software from another company and then require a music file from yet another company. If companies like Pioneer/Rane/Denon ect actually thought about this they could supply a controller thats out of box compatible with software for either pc/mac and a dedicated music streaming service . Or am I wrong ? Don't get me wrong i lived the best decades of the music industry with gigs that you just arrived with a record bag on your shoulder. It would be nice to have a small but decent controller I can use with apple music on my mac pro . Is that possible? It's just tor home entertaining. Oh to mention as well that my apple music is on a streaming subscription

[@nibelungvalesti]

FLX 4 is the only controller with USB-c, SO YOU know it's well engineered and modern.

[@Maxdjack]

USB-C is just a connector: on a computer host, USB-C means USB 3, but it does not mean the same on a peripheral as a DJ controller.

[@makavelithedon0517]

Why is there a delay on the right jogwheel control. Im using mac os high sierra.

[@bofadeez7553]

I’m looking for something new. I have the numark mixtrack pro fx and i like it. But thinking about getting the pioneer flx4 but that rev 1 looks nice aswell. Any help fellow dj’s? I’m a garage dj, just a hobby for me. I’ve played off and on for a couple years. I started again during the pandemic and now I’m more into it. Hip hop, cumbias, old school is my go to but looking for ideas. Thanks, and i must say that mixing is my stress relief.

[@ModernRetroGameplays]

Tnx for the comparision! And for Your work tnx too. I've learnt a lot because of You and I appreciate it :)

[@drewrusselhoksonmycovers8509]

hello dj..can i ask is it possible to have beatroll on mixtrack pro 3?..thank u

[@kenjomdeori8106]

Can I use stems in serato dj lite?

[@RicardoLopez-nj8vr]

which one is better for techno!?

[@phuciendj1572]

I am thinking, the both dj can be play techno good.

[@blind_surgeon]

The fact you refer to all EDM as techno shows you should never be a DJ

[@djsonalee]

This is a great help 💯

[@АнастасияКоролева-ц8с]

Virtual DJ работает на REV1?

[@djwilmer7252]

FLX4 is out of stock everywhere in the US.

[@martinsiedlecki]

FLX4 EDM Rev 1 Hip Hop

[@nighthawkgamer2]

Just what i thought too

[@HiFiInsider]

which one has more refined faders for trance music mixing?

[@chadduncan9716]

Go with the FLX4. Having the pitch adjust sliders on the sides compared to the top will feel more comfortable.

[@cashmoney3801]

cancelled my order of 2 weeks waiting(they said feb 16) to order one that was 30 bucks cheaper and they said jan 30... appearently im on the waiting list as 253 and ill get it in april now :(

[@Crossfader]

The demand for it is crazy right now!

[@MarlonElder]

Get the Rev 1 love it..

[@leonzalirchirl2828]

Can somebody help me with virtual DJ on windows 11 not showing my iTunes library and I the option checked that’s supposed to be checked Share iTunes Library XML with other applications

[@nicklylak]

Can you export your music to a USB from Rekordbox if your tracks are on TIDAL or other streaming service?

[@AndyMac27]

No, only music files that you've actually downloaded to your device.

[@AngelD68]

@@AndyMac27 I'm just finally finding this out after searching for answers.

[@eugeniosolo]

Thank you!!!

[@thegarage2037]

FLX doesn’t work with Serato DJ

[@JBlNN]

yes it does

[@1976krondon]

Rev-1 > FLX .... especially with hip hop for scratching

[@DjShaggySrilanka]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@HaggaiCharles-s4q]

Rodriguez Turnpike

[@vannahgraceful4079]

I want the ddj rev1

[@DallasWiesehan-i5o]

Kylee Pines

[@LynnBurns-h1k]

Bins Row

[@nicklylak]

I have a Numark Mixtrack Platinum Pro FX, is the FLX4 a worthy upgrade or should I be looking at the XDJ?

[@nicklylak]

@@djstuc thanks. What would you say is the next step up? Club level gear with proper connections like the RX3 / XDJ?

[@atypical_blk_guy]

@@nicklylak I have a numark platinum fx, it was my first controller and I still use it even though I have a Rane One. The next step up from the numark would be the ddj 1000srt. It's going to give you a similar club style layout. If you don't want to spend $1350, a ddj sr2 would be the best choice. It's a 2 channel controller that has pro outputs and it unlocks serato pro.

[@nicklylak]

@@djstuc Thanks for replying, I also picked up the Numark for £160 on an Amazon Warehouse deal, was brand new with protective film still on it. Really pleased with it, even though I've got plenty still to learn

[@phuciendj1572]

@@nicklylak if you dont need 4 decks, i think you just need buy rx3, but xdj-xz is the best

[@SeanArsenault-q1g]

Durgan Parkways

[@nibelungvalesti]

FLX4 is leaps and bounds superior to Rev1.

[@Scientists_dont_lie]

Please explain why. I got the sb3 and Im Trying to make a decision.

[@HabakkukAthena-n4i]

Aufderhar Gardens

[@ChristopherSmith-k2k]

Icie Junction

[@khamlounghack3234]

Loki

[@LVIS-a]

Will be coming soon Will be coming soon THEREFORE it's flexible.... Uuuh, no, it is in fact limited, not flexible. Do you even speak English?

[@dannypferschy9593]

Ms Rachel baby

[@VarunStream]

Damn, Daniel Radcliffe is doing YT reviews? 😳

[@nibelungvalesti]

Serato is horrible

[@Scientists_dont_lie]

Why? Just asking as I haven't used recordbox

[@JBlNN]

serato is better than rekordbox. Pitch N Time is revolutionary.