How does the Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 compare to the DDJ-FLX4? Well, first things first the FLX6 is a larger, 4-channel DJ controller with full-size capacitive jog wheels, and the FLX4 is much smaller, featuring 2 mixer channels and jog wheels which size can be best compared to the ones present on the DDJ-400.

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In general, as the price of both units is currently pretty close, getting the DDJ-FLX4 seems to be a better idea for a few additional features that it offers, and presumably for longer official hardware support. This document is for the cases when your Windows PC where rekordbox installed is connected to a Pioneer DJʼs DJ controller.Another thing is, that the Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 supports both Rekordbox and Serato DJ software, and moreover, it will soon also have official support for quite a few Android and iOS DJ apps. This isn’t the case with the DDJ-400, which will officially only work with Rekordbox (and is also supported by Virtual DJ). DDJ-400 (a model that does not require installation of a driver software) and DDJ-RB (a model requiring installation of the dedicated driver software) are used as an example in this document. You may replace them with your model when you go through the steps.

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The verdict – Should you get a new DDJ-FLX4? The Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 is a great device, however not exactly a large step up from the DDJ-400’s feature set. Remember that the older FLX6 is also missing the CFX effects and the Smart Fader function which are present on the FLX4.And here is our in-depth review of the Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 if you’re interested in that: Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 – DJ Controller Overview DJ software compatibility What about the DJ software support? Well, the DDJ-FLX4 seems to be in the lead here. Because the devices do not differ by much in terms of the mixing-related features though, the upgrade from the DDJ-400 to the FLX4 might not be the best idea if you’re already a a happy owner of the older 400. Is the Pioneer DDJ-400 discontinued? Pioneer DDJ-400 has officially entered the legacy Pioneer DJ gear collection with its discontinuation in late 2022. While their general feature sets don’t differ that much, their form factor does. In general it’s up to you whether or not you’d like to have this kind of entry-level feature set on hand in a smaller, newer and somewhat more portable device (the Pioneer DDJ-FLX4) or in a slightly larger and more professional-esque form (the older Pioneer DDJ-FLX6). If the installation procedure of a driver software is described in the Operating Instructions of your model, it requires installation of the dedicated driver software.

[Windows] Troubleshooting for Windows user – Pioneer DJ Support

Case 1: No sound comes out. [DDJ-400 (a model that does not require installation of a driver software)]

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Case 3: Even though your PC is connected, ”DDJ-RB is disconnected” is displayed at the left bottom of rekordbox. Case 3 ~ 7 are applicable for all models. Case 1: No sound comes out. [DDJ-400 (a model that does not require installation of a driver software)] In terms of the software compatibility these devices are a bit different (and the DDJ-FLX4 comes off as a somewhat more versatile one).