I can truthfully say that if you're not extremely heavy handed and use this mixer with som degree of love and care, it will last you for years. I'm a pro DJ and I'm all Pioneer, and have been since the mid 90's, but at the end of the 2000's I started a business and I really wanted the DJM-800, but I just couldn't afford one. My DJM-500 started to get pretty worn out after 14 years of use so I had to get something, and that something was the DDM-4000. I had it as my primary mixer for a couple of years and after that it's been used off and on at home and I've lend it to other DJ's a number of times. Now +11 years later, the only thing that has thrown in the towel is the bass boost button for the head phones, or it has just clogged up because I don't use it. I have the Pioneer over ears head phones with enough bass, but sometimes the highs need a little push, and that button still works. I think it was the first DJ mixer with frequency buttons for the effects. Pioneer didn't have one until the DJM-2000 that came out in 2010, and no other mixer from Pioneer had it until the NXS2 and the 750 MK2 came out in 2016/2017. Even the DJM-750Mk2 is three times the price of a DDM-4000. It still is the only DJ mixer with a dedicated XLR sub out. If Behringer released a DDM-4000Mk2 with a build in sound card, dedicated filter knobs and few other tweaks and improvements, they could double the price, and it would still be the mixer with the best value on the market.

Watching this in 2022 and this video is giving me all sorts of 2009 vibes. I love it. I just ordered a used DDM-4000 and can't wait to put it to use. It's a total secret gem from Behringer. It's got functions that mixers now are only starting to roll out. I love that you can run dual sources on each input too. That's just insanely awesome and totally makes sense. Why has no other manufacturer done this before?! This is probably the best video review I've seen of the DDM-4000 so thank you!

I Have a DJX 900 USB but I think I will be buy this table mixer very polyvalent , best value !

LOVE this mixer!

A mixer with a 30 sec SAMPLER, oh shit thats cold. Did you look at the price for the Pioneer DJM T1?? 1.5K(with NO effects).. ddm4000 = $400 Thats 1/3 my income a month compared to a whole months pay. INSANE! I got it used for $180 on Ebay bitches. Oh yazz mu fu!!

Dj deanthomas , would you still recommend this?

Good video fella. Just a quick question, how accurate is the BPM counter, does it give a reading to a decimal point?

Hey DJ Dean Thomas great review there, i have a question. when im using the DDM4000 in midi mode will i still be able to use it as sound card to send the sound to my speakers?

awesome!!!thanks for the response.

You bet. Thanks for the positive review.

Hey man. Ive just discovered the existence of this mixed. Looking for something to add to my Akai Force along with a synth. Good complimentary?

Good vid

@MrTripplenipple Yes. You can assign the effects to any of the channels, including the mic.

great review

excellent review

wat plyers u like better cdj 400 or cdj800

@nightfire4107 No, the mixer has to be midi mappable, which would make it a digital mixer. There are only a few on the market that can do that.

Sorry I am talking about one of the newer dnx mixers, but I confused it for the one you are talking about. My buddy has this mixer its solid, no complaints. The effects sound good and the machine is built to snuff. If you have the money I would by the 1500, but if you have the money to buy the 1500...why not spend a little more and get the 1700, it kicks some serious ass, 2 effects processors and is fully midi mappable!

how well is it holding up today? any problems you've encountered?

@deancahill099 Yes this mix does show the BPM for both tracks playing....but if you want the bpm your sofware (traktor, VDJ, serato) will have it as well...if not your CDJ will have the BPM for sure.

Hello, I am having trouble getting the volume faders to work on my DDM4000. I dumped the previous setting the original owner had and then I lost functionality of the volume faders. Also, are there any good tutorials on how to program this mixer, the user manual does not explain much. Thank you. Francisco

@syrus1024 DJM 500 provoded it was in new or close to new condition. The DDM 4000 was not built for long term use, but is a great bang for your buck short term.

Can I connect this to a laptop with Virtual DJ and record my mixes?

DDM 4000 for the win

Great video but how do you connect the GRD wire of the turntable to the GRD of the ddm4000 mixer

I just won it on Ebay for $152 for 30 shipping, I cant fucking wait till I hook my Microkorg, Kaoss pro and Kp3, as well as Midi Launchpad on the soundcard out. This shit is so underated. Fucking crazed for real. I got behind on my rent and I never dont pay my bills. This is my happiness for sure. So excited about this cheap piece that should be a solid 1K in price for the bang. This piece of shit is far from a low end chunk of hardware from the research i've done. Pioneer is just an expensive name and I would have had to get a DJM3000 to be happy. This stomps the NOx series for sure. Fucking exstatic about this on its way!! Its got full programming, crossfade versatility, a large effects bank, SAMPLER!!! WTF!!! I Got a 10 foot boner right now.

I did find the switch, but it isn't in a convenient location for easy on/off. Especially if you rack mount your mixing board it would be a problem to access.

We are in la class right now

Would it be worth buyin if u wanna use it as a midi-mixer for traktor today? Or would you have to go more xpnsive? Why would i need to go more expensive? I´m buyin sooooon! so please answer

what monitor speakers do you use with the ddm 4000?

Hey I have the DDM4000 also and when I connect both my speakers in the back the left only plays on left and right on rift only, can you or someone help me have the music playing threw both speakers at the same time?

Can it play just analog, or does it need to register through interface all the time?

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner...its been a bit crazy lately. You can use this mixer with tracktor, it is traktor certified...but heres the deal, its a decent mixer but will not stand up over a long period of time. The general rule of thumb...the more expensive (depending on brand name) the longer it will last. For example, if you were to buy a Pioneer or Allen & Heath or a Denon etc, those mixers would last you a life time...take alicking and keep on ticking.

Its hard to say...the dnx is built well and feels solid, but does not have any effects. It does have the plug in to run an effects processor through it.

do u think the dnx1700 is better than the djm800 and do u think hat the dns3700 are better than the cdjs 800?

at that time I was using a home hi fi (nuance), but the monitors Im using now are krk's

Only had mine a wk from new way over my head I’d like to know how on earth you can set them both up running on same bpm so it matches for you all I’m getting is flashing 120bpm on both channels bloody midi clock n this stop button on screen proper lost me a lot ov watching vids n learning to use this properly n the worst thing is they can get me my bloody vinyl delivered until 5jan so 7in raga for me until then

hey man thank you for the thorough explanation i need to know some things where can i contact you please ?

can you put effects on the mic input?

@nightfire4107 Yep, its all midi mappable.

My buddy had the same issue. His shit the bed after 6 months, mine is still running strong. Behringer makes products that are good bang for your buck, but very inconsistent when it comes to quality control. You should have a 1yr in store warranty. I would take it back and exchange it for a different mixer.

hey is this mixer better han the dnx1500

@DjIcebrandy Thats cool. Just because you buy expenisive or cheap gear doesnt make you a bad or good dj, its all on how you use it. but if you plan on doing it professionally. You should buy more reliable equipment.

@qrogueuk I sold the mixer to my buddy, he's been mixing away on it ever since, its still going hard. The olny thing I don't like about it is the level meters, there shit. Behringer is coming out with a new mixer soon, the nox 606, it has musch better level meters and its a digital mixer as well.

But in the mean time if your straped for cash and on a limited budget, then get this mixer and upgrade down the road when you have more cash.

The problem is, since the thing is so old, the videos are of really bad quality. it would be time to make new videos, because there is nothing comparable in the price range

In my opinion the dnx 1700 is better that the 800, you have two effects processors...that sound amazing! You have a well build mixer that sounds warm and full. The midi controls are accessable at the flip of a button, it have full rortory nobs to fit with the sofware your using...and if that not enough, it looks so freaky cool! The cdj 800 are way better, then respond and feel as close as you are going to get to vinyl...anyone telling diffrent doesn't not wat there talking about.

Both...analog and digital

How is your DDM4000 getting on over the last few years. Feed back please?

Hi, im having problems when i turn on the mixer, appears this message "ADJUST VR24 FOR BEST READABILITY" suddenly all LEDS keeps ON, i searched on the internet and seems a usual problem on this MIXER, too bad behringer!

on my mixer the bass was cut.. dont like how sound

Does anyone know if the effects can be used without serato?? And just analog turntables

it has 9 effects

400's they are better value for your dollar..built in effects, usb friendly, and a bulit in sound card. They respond th same as the 800's...they just have a smaller jog wheel.

KrK 6" and I'm no longer using the DDM 4000...its a peice

I have an old analog mixer I bought in the late 70s, but it probably was built in the late 60s. I've been having problems with it so I bought the DDM 4000. The first thing I found troublesome, was the on/off switch wasn't obvious. There are a bunch of switches for the effects, but I didn't see the power on off switch listed in the instructions. Pulling the plug is not the way I prefer to cut power.

@Mount10543 This mixer is not professional enough for that application

Am I the only one having problems with this mixer after only 5 months of use?! It lashes out and all the lights turn on and music goes crazy! Already blew 2 speakers because of this!!! Help!!! Behringer is shit and they dont help! Please if anyone has a solution let me know!

@djtijs1 pioneer is good, but way over priced. BUDGET dj's use this stuff. >.

I keep hearing if you keep using then keep switching on/off mixer a lot it do slitch n stutter abit n go all weird that’s 3 pro djs making that comment but to be honest everybody is praising the ddm4000 I jumped in at the deep end n getting somthing to grow into instead ov out growing a lower end mixer then buying again got mine a bargain in uk brand new £220

The 3700's are too stiff, they look cooler, but do not respond they way they should or how they are promoted. When you look at the deck it looks like it should emulate vinyl, but it doen not. Trust me the 800 is much better, when you play on each you will agree!

cdj 800 will last a long ass time over dns3700. and if you like dns3700 for midi forget it you cant even use it with serato. trust me i had denon b4 cdjs but pioneer are work horses, denons give up after the 4th hour and start overheating because of there moving platter. and behringer please are you a bedroom dj? if your a professional, use pro gear!

this mixer is quite not on high level. faders are ok, potis aswell, the sound is godd enough, but you won't find any other 4 channel mixer with this effects and for 300€ (in $ I don't know). It has as wella midi port, but i don't use i any longer, it's easyer to do midi via an external gadget. XLR output, 2 chinch channels, tape output for recording 2 mics ... I'am a student, and for me its a perfect compromise [:-)

great review, but please stop saying uhhmm all the time, its irritating..

This mixer was not built for professional or long terms use....it fell apart

Looks like a pos... I am a 900 Nexus man in my old age but I remember friends buying these budget mixers back in college

this mixer have problem left from factory, i have one and i sell it, tnx GOD