DDJ-FLX6 Review: future or flop?

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0:00 - Hook
0:05 - Demo
0:40 - What's New? Price? Features?
01:26 - Overview of Components
02:20 - Merge FX Explanation
03:50 - Jog Cutter Brief Explanation
04:43 - Mixer Section
05:07 - Effect Section
05:54 - Who's this for?
06:29 - Should you upgrade?
06:48 - Conclusion

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This is Pioneer DJ’s latest mid range beginner dj controller, the DDJ-FLX6

*Intro Sequence*

With a brand new dark grey matte finish, four channels and instant plug and play access to Rekordbox DJ & Serato DJ Pro for FREE, this controller is a great choice for beginner and intermediate DJs who are looking to expand to a four channel controller, with innovate FX and creative features like Merge FX *demo*, and Jog Cutter mode *demo*

Anyway, included with this unit besides what I just mentioned above, are full sized jog wheels with track position displays, 16 performance pads, 4-channel mixer, and many more.

So what are my thoughts on this $600 DJ controller…?

Well, if you’re a beginner who doesn’t own any DJ gear but has a budget. This controller is a great purchase. Because not only are you getting a solid 4 channel DJ controller, but you’re also getting Serato DJ Pro and Rekordbox DJ for free.

And having that opportunity to try both softwares out is priceless especially for a beginner. Because determining the software you’re gonna stick and grow with is sorta like a life decision for a DJ.

Because that more than anything will determine your DJing workflow, experience, and future purchases.

Now if you already own a DJ controller like the DDJ-200, 400, SB-3, Platinum FX or Inpulse 500, then upgrading to this unit is recommended if and only if you want to use 4 channels, full sized jog wheels with track position displays and the exclusive creative features like Merge FX and jog cutter mode.

In conclusion, the DDJ-FLX 6 is a solid controller that both beginners and pros will certainly have fun with. Though some sections may be lacking, the FLX-6 makes more than up for it, by offering exclusive creative fun features that certainly breathe new life in one's DJing mixing experience.

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[djcarlo]

ANYWAY! Common Questions:

1. This or the DDJ-800 or 1000/1000SRT? Or PS5?

If you have the budget get the 800 or 1000. It's a wiser choice in the long term. But if you're a beginner with a budget and like gimmicky features. Get the FLX6. If not, get the tried and tested DDJ-400 or PS5.

2. Price? Availability?


3. How do the faders, pads, and knobs feel? Size of faders? Quality?

They are exactly the same on the DDJ-400. EXACTLY THE SAME. That includes feel, quality and material. To me they literally just ripped the guts of the DDJ-400 and placed it here. That goes for the Pads too! Pads are slightly bigger. They feel the same as well.

The FLX-6 UNIT is literally a bigger DDJ-400 with 4 channels, 2 Creative Features, Booth Out and a much better Jog wheel.

3. Does it come with Serato DJ Pro and Rekordbox DJ for Free?

Yes and yes.

4. Inputs and Outputs?

RCA for Master and Booth. Microphone In yes. USB Bus powered only. No PL or XLR outputs.

5. Is this for you?

For Pros, I wouldn't get this. The things pros need aren't in this unit. For beginners though, yeah it's a good unit to start and play around with.

[skykrow]

I'm so glad this came out as a budget type option to the 1000. Going from a $250 to a $1000 controller is a really rough jump budget wise. Having a middle ground controller is exactly what I needed. The only things missing from the 400 are deck selector and 4 channel mixer, and this gives me the only things I was missing from the 400 to make it perfect for me. Will definitely upgrade to the flx6 when the time comes that my wallet can afford it!

[jaffawaffa]

The four channels at mid-price range is huge benefit to the FLX6 from the 400 to people who DJ Drum and Bass (like me), where more focus is on track selection and mixing. Think I might have to pick this up, two channels just isn't cutting it anymore, four allows for much more creativity and control over the mix!

[YOUNGSLIME]

The main purpose of the mergefx is for transitioning it out from one song to another, be it jumping genres, bpm or just transitioning from one song to another quickly. It’s not meant as a build effect but can be. It’s meant for beginner or mid range DJs with a little bit of a budget. Use it like the way it was meant and the usefulness of the merge fx will be clearer

[ZiadButros]

Hi DJ Carlo
I have couple of questions…
I upgraded from SB3 to FLX6 but honestly I feel more confident so far on SB3, I was very excited that I can have 2 outputs but for some reason the booth output didn’t work at the same time with the master out. So is it either or?? Am I doing something wrong? Is it related to the software? I’m using virtual DJ.
Also I downloaded the rekordbox but then I realized that I will be loosing all my hot cues saved on virtual DJ. Is there anyway to transfer this to rekordbox?
Lastly, I feel the jogwheel here in flx6 is a bit less sensitive than sb3. When I wanna set an accurate hot cue, it doesn’t allow me to move smoothly and it jumps over the waveform not in milliseconds.
Thanks for ur support always❤

[djcarlo]

The DDJ-FLX6 is $600. Is it the Future or a flop?

[shroud]

Was on the fence between this and a 400. Decided to go with this because it's basically a 4 channel 400. Also, if I bought a 400 then I'd be upgrading to a 1000 vs if I went with the flex 6 right off the bat, I'd already have 4 channels and a pretty decent controller I can grow with.

If I upgraded to a 1000 from a flex 6 it would be like after tax season and if i was really feeling confident with djing and my skills are around intermediate/advanced

I suspect I'll be in the beginner/intermediate for at least a whole year while I actually improve with beatmatching and my mixing etc and learning waveform patterns and genre styles before I'd need a straight up hardware upgrade that really just adds build quality, in-jog displays, and better fx on the mixer.

Not to mention i don't need the massive outputs bc I'll be a purely bedroom dj/ occasional house party dj so there's no need for club style outputs

[joeysecard]

Great to see that Pioneer can make a controller that works on both softwares! I personally disagree with you though. I feel that if you have an existing controller like the SB3 or better, and are looking to upgrade, look into spending the extra money for something like the DDJ1000. Worth the money, and XLR main outs and the same jogs as CDJ’s are unbeatable in a controller.

[jaywhy]

The fact of it coming with serato pro and recordbox for free is the selling point for me. The things I have seen u do on very cheaper controllers is proof I dont need the best gear. Ppl should consider u get both softwares.

[djpho]

That Merge FX Knob seems like a very interesting feature and concept.

[Jacob-Pogicat]

Informative video! Quick tangent question.
My friend and I have been brainstorming about livestreaming b2b sets with 2 laptops, but I use Serato (win10) on a Reloop Terminal Mix 8 and he uses a DDJ-1000 with Rekordbox (Macbook). I've been considering upgrading my controller for some time, yet would like to stick with Serato. Would you recommend the previous DDJ-1000SRT for that purpose or would one of us have to suck it up and just have to switch to the other software? The DDJ-1000SRT hardware is similarly based off of the DDJ-1000 right, so theoretically it could work with Rekordbox as well or am I wrong? Or is there a way that both of us can use our original hardware yet stream simultaneously, maybe using 2 audio interfaces?
I know that the DDJ-FLX6 can do both software, but it's missing some features and connectivity, which is a hard pass. Any other current or upcoming controllers out there that cater to our situation?
Thanks!

Update: I just found out the SRT doesn't support dual software bleh

[ekeminiido]

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[lavorious]

Great review. But man I’m glad I was able to allocate funds towards the DDJ-1000. The logical jump for me is DDJ-400 to the DDJ-1000. If you’re still invested in DJing after you get the DDJ-400.
Just save your money.

[MrOldSkoolMan]

Denon prime 4 & never looked back. Pro & multiple outputs, standalone, quality, 4 channel & regular firmware improvements & upgrades. Done with pioneer & dj software/laptops 😁

[nikoandrusic]

The idea of a cheaper 4 channel controller is good, but for me pioneer kinda failed some things. they could remove this interesting, however also a little bit useless merge fx which can easily be replaced by some more beat fx and therefore lower the price to about 450€. Put some more outputs on the back like an xlr for more variability, make the design smaller and boom the price fits the product well. Less effects or a smaller design for 4 channels is a deal which many people are going to accept that are not willing to buy the ddj 1000 due to the price. The price for the flx6 is kinda too high for the target group i think.

[MaxiSokrates]

if you want a 4 channel mixer, this might be a cheap option. But for the price, the offer would be too expensive for me. The device is basically an improved version of the DDJ-400. but the difference in price doesn't justify the few improvements. Save a bit more and use the DDJ-800 or DDJ-1000 if you want a pioneer device and depending on whether you prefer 2-channel or 4-channel. Or one is still waiting for the new advanced controller products from Pioneer.

[unleqitpan]

I would like to upgrade from the DDJ 400... I think ill would buy the DDJ 1000 instead of the DDJ-FLX 6.. What do you mean about that decision for a Beginner who dosnt want upgrade after a few months. I think that the DDJ 1000 is The best what you can have for a little bit more money.

[gelatinous]

I actually could see the use for that! As a DJ tutor, it bugs the shit out of me having to reccomend $1200 controllers for people that want bigger jogs and more channels, but don't need a studio grade interface or a CDJ build quality.

[AnthoRock]

I think that it is too expensive for the quality build, the small pitch fader, the small pads and nothing new except for the FX knob. Other labels have more and are cheaper.

[djshaunreed]

This thing is pretty cool! Beginner DJ's are so lucky to have kit like this to hone their skills on!
Great rewiew as always bro!