Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4

Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4 DJ controller

The DDJ-FLX4 is an affordable unit that inherits key features from professional controllers in the Pioneer DJ range, but its user-friendly design makes it easy to learn DJing.

There's a range of DJ software you can mix your music with, including free use of rekordbox's Performance mode for Mac/Windows.

Starting in 2023, the major update of rekordbox for iOS/Android will occur, allowing the DDJ-FLX4 to be used with an iPhone, Android smartphone, iPad or Android tablet.

Serato DJ Lite is free to use with the controller, and can be upgraded to Serato DJ Pro by license or subscription.

All of these software options offer the ability to play music files stored on the device, as well as tracks from TIDAL, Beatport Streaming, Beatsource Streaming and SoundCloud Go+ (paid subscriptions may be required).

The design is neat and easy to use, so you can find your way around the controls, and in rekordbox you'll find plenty of tutorials to guide you through the basics.

Smart Fader and Smart CFX make it easy to create professional-sounding mixes: Smart Fader, for effortless transitions between two tracks, and Smart CFX, which applies combinations of effects to music with the turn of a single knob.

• Software: rekordbox for Mac/Windows, rekordbox for iOS/Android (as of 2023), Serato DJ Lite, Serato DJ Pro (License/subscription not included)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 103 dB (USB)
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005% (USB)
• Inputs: 1 MIC (1/4 inch TS Jack)
• Outputs: 1 x MASTER (RCA); 1 x PHONES (3.5mm stereo mini-jack)
• 2 x USB Type C
• Bluetooth transmission: approx. 10 m
• Bluetooth frequency band: 2.4 GHz
• Bluetooth Modulation Method: FH-SS
• Operating temperature: +5°C to +35°C (41°F to +95°F)
• Maximum dimensions (W x D x H): 4482 x 272.8 x 59.2 mm
• Weight: 2.1 kg