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? $599 or 599 Euros. Available now. Purchase thru Amazon here: amzn.to/2IPcbQJ 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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Call me what you want, but this genuinely looks like one of the best beginner DDJs out there so far. I'm not gonna upgrade from the DDJ 400 that I'm getting, but this looks amazing.

When I watch you scratch I feel bad because it’s so cool and I can’t find it easy to learn for a long time. 😩

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

Gotta love pioneer the company that keeps bringing us the controllers that no one asked for

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!

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.

the size difference is mind blowing. PLEASE bring back the older engineer/s

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.

Thanks to you now i bought my first DDJ 200 in 3 to 4 years time am going to buy the flx6

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.

The lotion scene, priceless lmao

man, it would be sweet if they made the smaller macro FX knob smaller and longer pitch fader

Hey dj carlo I have been djing for 4 years and I'm only 12 you really inspire . me you are the one who inspired me to start scratching and PLUS THE DDJ FLX6 IS THE FUTURE MY BRO ❤❤❤❤❤shoutout to for being amazing

you know what at the end of the day ppl that are dancing to the music u r playing don’t care if u r using 2 or 4 channels they could care less if ur using 2 eggs to DJ as long as ur mixes are clean and music selection is dope who cares …only DJs care because they are criticizing

I think this unit is cool however I would love if in the future they make them with power inputs instead of running straight from the computer

Your honesty in your review is greatly appreciated! Love your reviews always and this is why I subscribed years ago. Gratzi.

4:17 How to dance on a scratch!

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

Thanks for the great review, I wanted to get my hands on one, but now I am having second thoughts. The ONE valuable redeeming point for this controller is the ability to use Serato and Rekordbox. I wish Pioneer would understand there are many DJs that want to use either tool depending on the event, music style, preference or feature availability. I would happily pay a nominal fee to "unlock" my controller of choice to use both. This is akin to the mobile carriers locking you into a phone. It's an archaic and draconian way to maintain a customer base, handcuffing us to a single solution is a great way to motivate anyone to look elsewhere. In regards to the tech, I think the FX wheel is a novel idea for beginners to impress a party crowd, but without the ability to accurately time your drops it could easily backfire when it misses a break or brings the music back on an odd note. Also, no external input for an iPad or source? There have been a few times I have been rescued from computer carnage by cutting over to a track on a spare device while I CTL+ALT+DEL, however I get this may not be a consideration for a beginner / party DJ device. My final note, no RGB pads - seriously? Fine for beginners but as you step up your game and create your set, RGB pad colors are a necessity. Skimping on this minor cost in manufacturing has me saying "no deal"...

It does look pretty cool. Personally, I like learning to scratch the good old fashion way with the fader. It’s definitely a controller for beginners. Appreciate your channel and content.#Salute

I think it will do what it was designed, targeting a specific audience which is good...beginners working their way up. The DDj Sx2 is older, but it does more. Good review.

Pionner's classic move. Make something uber interesting but leave many things so that people crave to buy the Flagship models.

Hilarious (and also informative!) review, I had to subscribe. Cheers!

I do not like the look though. reminds me of a cheap Gemini controller.

Your review doesn't really match all the negative commenting you do in the comment section. Why is that? This seems like a solid device with its place between the DDJ-400 and the DDJ-1000.

Great review. Thank you for your effort! Always learning something from you. Cheers!

i like the jog weels and the fact that it can be powered by your laptop with the usb cable. The rest is a bit gimmicky but fun for a beginner. I would give it a rating of 7/10 but i still prefer another controller like the ddj 1000

Ye that ain’t it chief. Pioneer really gotta step their game up.

I’ve had it for about half a year now and really it needs 1. Better ports 2. Better volume faders 3. Better hot cue pads ……. I recommend just getting the 800 for the price

If you use the 1000 for mobile gigs this isn’t a bad thing to stick in your room to practice on. If I didn’t already have a home setup I’d consider this.

To me it looks like a bedrrom controller. There's defenetly outputs/inputs missing, independent power source (if PC crashes), .. As Mobile DJ I think it is not the one to go with. But the scratch effects are quite interesting and new on the market 👍

All these negative comments are too funny. For 600 with these features are insane. Who wants to spend the extra 600 on the 1000? Any good dj gonna make anything work. Visual cues on the platter too... 4 channel mixing! I dont like the 2nd effects on the right side of the mixer but all things take time to get use to. Serato & Rekordbox ready! Im sure VDJ will work as well but features and budget are insane. Ppl knocking this but if i put it in my studio i will show ppl how its done.. just hope i can get a custom skin for it. If so watch out. Thanks for the review bro.

I don't no but it's full-time pioneer and you guys come up with some new idea on these units that there making dammm.

In general I don't like the look of Pioneer controllers, but this unit really looks gorgeous! Not that that matters, but still it's really a nice look.

Pioneer finally succeeded in creating a controller for no one.

What about the tempo slider? Looks like they could have made it bigger, is it as small as the DDJ400 one?

Why would people dislike this video 💀🤷🏼‍♂️ great work bro 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤟 new functions look good a just got the ddj 1000 aswell 🥴

Thanks for the review man provided me with everything i wanted to know!

I'll get that when I'm not broke anymore, thanks

NO Aux Input NO Xlrs Output NO Rgb Pads NO Assignable effects on Mic NO Lcd screen on Jogs NO Exclusive Sanpler Channel Save some money and buy the 1000 = YES.

The only thing that makes me not want this as a club dj is the lack of outputs I don’t really want to have to drag along a mixer on the side I may as well put that extra cash into a controller with xlr and 1/4 output

Me personally, I just want Pioneer to make a DDJ 800 SRT. I bought an DDJ SR 1 back in 2015 and I want to upgrade and it's time to upgrade, but I just can't justify to upgrade to any other equipment besides the DDJ 1000 SRT, however I don't really need 4 channels and I'm okay with just a 2 channel mixer, hence why I just want a DDJ 800 "SRT" version.

A product we could live without.

I've had my DDJ SB3 for probably 3 years. This definitely seems like the next upgrade I've been waiting for. Already purchased Serato Pro so no extra benefits there but the extra features and effects make this seem perfect for the price. Not prepared to dish out over a grand for a controller yet unfortunately. Great review!

I would love the merge fx to work on my ddj1000 controller if rekordbox will update in the future for previous controllers!!! 😃😁👍

Thanks so much for the info, homie! I just won one...and since I've NEVER used a controller or CDJs (only turntables my whole life), it seems like a pretty decent one to start out on. I'm thinking this can be useful for gigs in less than ideal spots - like outdoor windy conditions, etc. Hope you're well, and keep up the great work!

Pads are a let down but those jogs are awesome on a controller of that price tag. Thing is it's weird by putting all this trickery in there even a guy that actually uses it to scratch or mixes without the "cheat codes" will get look down. Like when they added sync on to the CDJs but this one go above and beyond to bring trickery to the user. The DJ community is scary and with Covid it's even scarier. If you can't beatmatch vinyl with your eyes closed and your foot you're a poser. I don't know how this happened. From a technical standpoint most musical instruments are a lot harder than doing beatmatch but somehow every DJ has to feel like they work for the Circe du Soleil. The FX blend and scratch feature seems too "standarish", it will get old fast but for 600USD with those jogs and compatibility on both Rekorkdbox and Serato? I've seen way worst deals coming from "Pay"oneer.

Not the best I would say To many gimmicks on it, missing quality outputs and closer to DDJ-400 than DDJ-800 when it comes to build quality So basically only for home use

I try not to get bandwagonned with popular opinions... This is a great controller. Love the look of it. I do think it's an ok deal but the outputs are a potential deal breaker for professional use... Damn it was about to get my hands on it. Thanks for the review my guy

It’s a great controller. There are different controllers for different levels of skill and affordability. This is a good inbetween and with that fx knob they added all you have to do is skip it to a new fx number and it cancels right away

I would’ve loved it if it had XLR outputs and the build quality was better. But I guess that’s why you would go for the flagship model(s). I love the idea of a 4 channel controller with full size jog wheels in that price range but obviously we can’t have everything (well not on a budget at least).

This has a very 'Toy' vibe especially with the scratch shite. I'm sure this will wow non djs at parties etc

if you press the merge fx button at the same time as he merge channel change button the song plays immediately without a pause

When you pulled out the lotion,😂 Bro your my favorite Dj so far. Please don't stop.

I personally feel the shape of the jogwheel is odd and uncomfortable.

6:35 dat face champ AHAHAHAHA

Bro like allways your videos just rocks thanks for this one esa kinda necesary a review for this one, keep rocking

Finally a good video with a real dj showing this product 👌🏻

lol the perfomance pad is even smaller than my 400

I can already see rookie djs pretending to be professional and scratcher djs with that scratching effect 🤦🏻‍♂️. Pioneer killed it.

Man, your channel is pretty dope!

Hi Carlo, I was actually planning to upgrade my ddj 400 to 1000, but now should I choose this new one🤔? What's your opinion?

Nice! "The Little Enginge That Could"👍

Always nice to see full size wheels. That said, the lack of outputs makes it hard to recommend.

imo flx6 is ideal gear for stepup beginners who want to use cdj in the future..

overall thoughts on this controller are its def an older brother to the 400 but somewhat of a gimmick with certain features but all around its decent. i think ur marketing skills made it a lot more enticing than its actually worth lol

Full Size jogwheels but tiny pitch faders? It's a no from me.

For this money I’d rather the traktor s3

Watching that intro made me wanna buy it on the spot 😂

I was bouncing back and forth between the FLX4 & FLX6. I like the idea of having Serto Pro & RekordBox DJ free once you plug it in, so i love the idea of it being universal & i tried both before. I think im going with the FLX6 because Im still a beginner DJ & what you pointed out makes alot of sense. Currently i practice on a small $80 NumarkDJ2GO so getting this would be a nice upgrade. I can live with the current output options. Thanks for the review on this. It helped me make a decision.

The jog wheels omg 😱 that is what I’m looking for denon has bigger jog wheels because I have bigger hands. So now the only thing it’s missing is WiFi if they mail that pioneer is back in the game

Best reviews every time. Just uploaded my own, where them girls at? 🔥🔥🔥

Why couldn't they put these jog wheels on the DDJ-800? I dunno about this one at $600. At least it works with Serato but its clearly a Rekordbox DJ controller. Still nice and as always you give a great energy to your review as always!!

Wow... Cool review... Lots of new goodies from pioneer recently... Now for the next 1000 model... Thanks

Truly the money is in the beginner's market. Just way too many options to chose from. Wish there was a trade-in option with each manufacturer! LOL.

The only good thing about this controller are the jogwheels, 4 channels and design. But it's not worth it at all. It's for having fun. Far from professional.

Damn Carlo you are on top of it. Considering one of these. I want to see a sequel to the Ddj 1000

Thanks dude. I’m looking to upgrade to Ddj 800. Looks like I got some more thinking to do. I like the looks & concept of this controller. 🤔🤔🤔

In my honest opinion it is too expensive. No xlr or trs outputs, which is a big con in my opinion. Also pitch faders are too small, no knobs to choose effects or the channel which it affects. Only pros of this unit are merge effects and jog cutter. And while those are interesting concepts, I dont see myself using them too much. You can get way more for the price of ddj1000 or ddj800. Conclusion: Flop

This controller looks so good, champ! 🔥🔥 perfect for 3style routines 🔥 #playwithmusic

the transparent Joji dancing on the screen 🤣

I bought a Impulse 500 a few months back and looking at this I should have waited!! The jog wheels are the hot's for me coming from vinyl

4:20 😂😂😂😂

For $400 it would be a total hit with tiktok and stay at home dj’s that want a beginner controller with cool features ...for $600 its a flop

If you are suffering from a terminal disease with only a 1 month left to live and you always wanted to make you dream come true to becoming a DJ but don't know how to DJ yet. *Than this is the controller you need!*

Content content content, that’s all you do, keep it up!!

I’ll pass on this one.

Very good reviews!! I love your work!!

Can you help me? I bought the DDJ-400 in July to test out DJing if I like it. Now I’ve spent more than 100 Euros for tracks on Beatport, iTunes and Amazon MP3. I already uploaded Sets on SoundCloud and Mixcloud. Etc. Do you think the FLX6 is a good option to upgrade for full size jog wheels or should I first continue with the 400 and see if I should get a 1000 if I continue my DJ thing?

ive used this live. the way the fx selection works is a nightmare