Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX10 Complete Training Tutorial & Video Manual

This is a free 100% COMPLETE training tutorial and video manual for the Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX10 controller for Rekordbox and Serato, brought to you by the team at the Digital DJ Tips DJ school. No ads, just the info you need.

00:00 Intro to DDJ-FLX10
00:22 How to use this guide
00:46 Extra advice for beginners
02:39 Tutorial contents
03:07 Software choice & installation
03:53 Firmware & drivers
05:32 Top panel overview
07:12 Instant doubles
08:10 Waveform zoom
08:43 Playlist Palette
09:25 Library view
09:38 Tag List
10:12 Accessing related tracks
10:49 Browse controls (Serato)
12:07 Deck controls overview
13:09 Jog Feel
13:24 Tempo & pitch controls
14:23 Performance pads overview
14:54 Changing the in-jog display
15:31 Transport controls & temporary cue
15:59 Beat Jump & track search
16:30 Jogwheel functions
17:02 Deck Select & Dual Deck mode
17:17 Slip Reverse & Reverse
17:46 Manual Looping
18:09 Loop in & out point adjust
18:26 Auto 4-beat loop
18:37 Double & halve loop length
18:47 Active Loop
19:02 Track Separation (intro)
20:09 Serato compromises
21:15 Decks - Serato differences
21:28 Extra loop controls (Serato)
22:04 Key shift controls (Serato)
22:55 Key lock on/off (Serato)
23:31 Turning Beat Sync on & off (Serato)
23:38 Key Sync advice (Serato)
24:42 Page button differences (Serato)
25:10 Track Separation & Part Instant Doubles (full demo)
25:35 Serato vs Rekordbox stems
26:13 Basic stems use
26:51 Part Instant Doubles use
27:47 Jogwheel displays intro
27:59 Jogwheel displays - Deck info mode
31:11 Jogwheel displays - digital marker & cue marker
32:04 Jogwheel displays - Waveform mode
33:32 Jogwheel displays - Track artwork
33:41 Jogwheel displays - DJ logo
34:11 Jogwheel displays - Main view (Serato)
36:27 Jogwheel displays - Track progress & nearby marker (Serato)
38:25 Jogwheel displays - Waveform view (Serato)
39:26 Jogwheel displays - Artwork & DJ logo (Serato)
39:44 Jogwheel displays - Deck colour indicators (Serato)
40:23 Jogwheel displays - Performance pad details
41:03 Mixer overview
41:17 Input selectors
42:18 Volume & ED controls/meters
44:12 Headphones cue (pre fade listen)
44:24 Part ISO EQ ("kill")
44:59 Crossfader Assign
45:53 Sampler routing (Serato)
46:21 Microphone functions
46:39 Effects & Effects Part Select - controls overview
47:12 Beat FX display & setting BPM
47:57 Setting the beat value
48:18 Selecting & assigning Beat FX
49:04 Sound Color FX controls
49:38 Inputs & outputs (front & rear)
52:54 Power cable safety clip
53:59 Audio set-up tips
55:17 Performance pads in full (Rekordbox)
55:41 Performance pads - Hot Cues & Hot Loops
57:32 Performance pads - Pad FX & Release FX
59:38 Performance pads - Pad FX2
1:00:51 Performance pads - Reassigning Pad FX
1:01:13 Performance pads - Beat Jump
1:02:59 Performance pads - Sampler
1:04:36 Performance pads - Keyboard
1:06:36 Performance pads - Key Shift
1:07:44 Performance pads - Beat Loop
1:08:50 Slip mode talkthrough
1:11:06 Slip mode with Hot Cues
1:12:18 Slip mode with Vinyl Brake
1:13:30 Slip mode with scratching
1:14:09 Slip mode With Beat Loop (Slip Roll)
1:15:32 Slip mode with manual looping
1:16:54 Fader auto start
1:17:59 Performance features in Serato
1:23:44 Serato Flip on performance pads
1:24:35 Effects - Talkthrough & demo
1:26:04 Beat FX - Low Cut Echo
1:26:57 Beat FX - Echo
1:27:03 Beat FX - MT Delay
1:27:30 Beat FX - Spiral
1:27:54 Beat FX - Reverb
1:28:08 Beat FX - Transform
1:28:50 Beat FX - Enigma Jet
1:29:26 Beat FX - Flanger
1:29:35 Beat FX - Phaser
1:29:42 Beat FX - Stretch
1:30:00 Beat FX - Slip Roll
1:30:43 Beat FX - Roll
1:30:55 Beat FX - 2 x Mobius
1:32:10 Sound Color FX - Intro
1:32:58 Sound Color FX - Space
1:34:08 Sound Color FX - Dub Echo
1:34:36 Sound Color FX - Crush
1:34:54 Sound Color FX - Pitch
1:35:15 Sound Color FX - Noise
1:35:46 Sound Color FX - Filter
1:36:50 Mixpoint Link demo
1:39:47 Mixpoint Link - Silent mode
1:42:31 System settings intro
1:42:44 Settings - Rekordbox (levels, curves, LEDs, outputs etc)
1:46:20 Settings - Serato (using Setting utility)
1:47:28 Settings - on unit (mic to booth, mono split options etc)
1:49:04 Next steps - Your free DJ book & relevant DJ courses

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[Cher]

Coming from a sb3 to this and OMG- I feel like my brain is gonna explode. I’ve gotta take One section at a time. It’s like driving a completely different car. Grateful for this video-

[joelmusflores]

I've just ordered my FLX10 (March 2025) and I'm so excited! All users around internet are saying this controller is a BOMB!
Thanks for your amazing work sharing all this content! ❤
Hope everyone is enjoying music and DJing—it's an amazing way to create and share unforgettable moments through music.

[phillipward]

I just opened my FLX10 and it was a major upgrade but man so many features! I’m only 20 mins in and this video is gold!

[DaveCeeRocker]

DDJT once again supplying the goods that matter! 'Above and beyond' are not words in their vocabulary, they just do it! What a great manual Phil, thank you!

[Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

The man, the myth, the legend! This controller is incredible. Thanks for the great tutorial Phil!

[MrTurnerNVA]

Phil, I just want to thank you for all that you do. You seem like a truly genuine, caring individual, which is rare in the world these days. We ALL appreciate you. Cheers from across the pond in Virginia in the States!

[jay_stne]

Just wanted to say how amazing it is that this video is free and in full on youtube. I've been watching it because I'm thinking about upgrading my FLX-4 to an FLX-10, and the sheer amount of knowledge here is astounding to the point it's taught me things that my FLX-4 can also do that none of the crossfader tutorials covered.

[flawlesstxtv]

I'm so glad I chose the FLX10 after upgrading from the SRT 1000. This video was super helpful for refreshing everything and understanding all the features. Thanks for breaking it all down so clearly and putting this together!

[uncledeeej]

i recently upgraded from the flx4 to the flx10 and it feels like im operating a spaceship lmao. i just wanted to say thank you so much for taking the time to do all of this. youve been a massive help getting to know both controllers and youve made the learning process so much easier. god bless youtube <3

[Philmad]

I have now watched 5 videos of you and I'm enjoying your calm way of presenting, very explanatory and knowledgeable

[Gump-tion]

This video is golden! Just picked up a flx10 the other day and just knew the basics. Now I'm really learning it!

[svenskavapes]

Thanks and greetings from Sweden.
Just that controler im looking for over here to come back at dj after 30years away.
Have a Nice weekend you all 🎉

[moonraker_music]

I just upgraded from a FLX4 and this video covered everything I was looking for. Ton of great info and easy to understand. Thanks!

[kreiseltower]

I recently upgraded from a DDJ RR I've had for almost a decade to a FLX 10 and I've learned quiet some hidden features with your video. Some might already have been possible in the past over rekordbox itself but I never knew/realized some features where there or I didn't know how to use them. Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[VixBailey]

what a brilliant tutorial - I think I will keep coming back to this, so I can keep learning and trying to get the most out of my FLX10 and trying to learn new things. thank you for taking the time to do this, its my favourite video ive seen of yours (and Ive watched loads). A video instruction manual is SUCH a good idea

[ganeshshankar]

Fantastic overview, THANK YOU! I just upgraded to a FLX-10 coming from a Prime Go and this gave me everything I needed to understand the new gear and jump in!

[MusiicyPowaa]

I'm barely two minutes in, and I already LOVE your vibe !
I get that this is a fairly recent video, and that the controller doesn't necessarly appeal to everyone, but that view/likes ratio feels so damn wrong ...

Anyways, jumping back in, but without seeing a single bit more, I know this is hard work and a lot of time that you spent, just for us to access knowledge for FREE. Thank you so much !!

[skip]

Just what i needed, former traktor user,
Purchased rekordbox 6 made easy course which is great and now this tutorial to help me along with my Flx10

[fernandathecloser]

Just when I thought it was impossible to love you more, you come out with EXACTLY what I needed!!

I have bought 2 courses from you guys and have gotten much value.

Thanks again for everything you do!!❤❤

[allandenola]

Gosh Phil - wow i am blown away and so much thanks to you and the team ! Can’t wait to follow this after my gig tomorrow ❤