Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX10 vs DDJ-1000 comparison - What's the difference?  

AND you can program the pads on the DDJ1000 to be RGB parts/stems controllers in rekordbox

@Steven Shearer yea i agree they could be better but are they better on the DDJ1000 than the FLX10 ?

@Steven Shearer hopefully there will be a software update to improve it

What are you going on about? You can adjust the jogwheels on the 1000.

@@davidedwards3838 I just like the feel of these new jogwheels. they are slightly different. maybe they feel tighter since they are new? the design is slightly different too.

It’s the same jog wheel just different design going around 😑

You can map the stems feature to one of the pad options. I mapped stems to my samples feature since I never use that. I got the DDJ1000srt.

@@alkotamusikno, they’re actually not the same jog. Pioneer made them closer to the 3000 jogs as opposed to the NXS jogs that the 1000’s had. Still not 100% on par with the 3000’s, but much tighter than the 1000’s.

Well put!! Nice insight burv.

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@Steven Shearer my consumer desire has always been the DDJ1000, I believe it was one of the best equipment ever produced, so much so that they launched the DDJ-FLX10 with the same aesthetics and more advanced features, in other words, let's say it is an update of the DDJ1000

@Steven Shearer I also think friend... because let's be honest... DDJ1000, there is no better device... not even the XDJ-XZ which is an incredible piece of equipment, it gets to be as good as the 1000, even if the XZ doesn't depend on a notebook, but For me, without a doubt, the 1000 has always been and always will be my consumer dream, too bad the prices in Brazil are very high due to the amount of taxes...

I feel like I don’t want to get used to features I can’t use on cdjs like the Stem shit on the flx10 it’s great but then I get used to it and if I use cdjs I can’t use it

Yeah exactly what I was thinking with stems

Agreed, still using my DDJ 1000 this doesn’t wow me.

I have tryed the ddj1000 and the cdj2000s with 900nsx2. I can tell the difference in the mixer, knobs are not as good, the jog wheel is not too different but actually is not as heavy as the cdjs. To have the same experience as the cdj better to go with the ddj xz, I was surprise when I touch it feels like cdjs 2000 with 900nsx2 mixer. Anyway going back to the flx10. The knows and the job wheel looks same as the ddj1000. So I guess is gonna be the same, better than any other small jog wheel and mixer but not as good as the ddj xz or actual cdjs and proper mixer.

@@beatslucas Yeh I've actually never tried a ddj 1000. Been trying to get my hands on one for almost a year now (befofe anyone knew the Flx 10 was coming out) and it was just impossible. Back ordered by Pioneer, anyone selling used wanted ridiculous prices for a used piece of equipment and not under warranty. So I held off! I'm glad I did. The ddj 1000 I heard was the closest controller to the flagship club standard set up aka cdj 2000 nx2 and djm 900 nx2. That being said. Is the 1000 cheap feel and plastic or did it feel well built and crafted? I guess my point is for the extra few hundred dollars for thr flx 10 vs the ddj1000 are you paying solely for the few extra features? DMX output for lighting USB C connectivity 4 sensor crossfader now vs 2 Rekordbox stems Mix link technology Compatible with both RB and Serato Etc etc etc Or is it also manufactured better? Feel more sturdy and not cheaply made compared to the ddj 1000. Built better or just as good kinda thing?

@@beatslucas I've only read reviews and watched a few videos since yesterday but nobody has actually talked about the body of it and how it feels and if it's solid or cheap feeling........ I guess that's my main question if anyone knows. Or how does the ddj 1000 feel in terms of it being built? I've played on club cdjs and mixers for years so obvi know what those feel like. XDJ xz is obvi amazing but the price is too much for me!

@@rubenreyes3125 I have never tryed the flx10. But for what I see in the videos the knobs, jog wheel look exactly the same as the ddj 1000 so I guess is the exactly the same quality. I think there is not difference in quality between those too. So if for you the new upgrades of the flx10 are worthy go for it, otherwise ddj 1000 still a great piece of hardware for the price.

@@beatslucas ok so for the ddj 1000 (assuming the flx10 is built the same or better) how is the quality of the build. Body and everything? Does it seem cheap and plastic like? Or quality build and durable and not cheap at all?

Yes

wish the Opus had the performance pads

They will 100% release an updated XZ, it's just a matter of time! The Opus was never a replacement for the XZ, it's in a range of it's own!

In fairness Steve, this is a really good point. I think this FLX10 is less of a big deal to Serato users as you guys have had Stems for a while that you could map to your current controllers. For a rekordbox user, it's a no brainer to upgrade!

Not properly and the RMX 1000 requires send and return!

This FLX10 is the step up from the SRT, so it's definitely better than that, but the Rane FOUR is a beast for sure!

plenty of other upgrade other than the stems though? jogs cross fader sound quality compatibility lol

@@starlite3597 yeah i guess

Upgrade, no. RB stems are sub-par atm, true, but you can always go to serato and I'm sure RB will improve their stems with time. You can also just map the stem buttons on the DDJ-1000, you can even map them on the 400. It's more about having the dedicated buttons. Personally I wouldn't upgrade from the 1000, but if you are looking to upgrade from a 2ch or an "entry level" 4ch, this is definitely worth looking at.

Very true, buy I have both the 1000 & the XZ. The XZ has the same pads the FLX10 does so even though I prefer the 1000s' I'm already used to the FLX10s'.

Help me out here, I'm getting back into all this after years out of the game. What's "the competition" with better stems features?

@@tommydellz Right now the best algorithm for Stems is without a doubt Virtual DJ 2.0, second is Serato.

It’s an absolute monster of an upgrade - it feels and sounds better, jogwheels are tighter

Update on FLX10……I honestly love it and use it with both Rekordbox and Serato, which both run perfectly well, just minor differences with softwares. Very happy with this investment for my DJ business.

Where do you see it’s rekordbox geared?

@@19Jose91 you can use both softwares but certain features are geared for Rekordbox not for Serato.

@@DJBennyswift Serato is now owned by Pioneer sooo... yeah.

@@DjTonioRoffo yes it is, let’s see what happens since they already had the plxcrss12 in line and updates to the opus quad, etc. What changes will come in a few months or next year, we’ll soon find out.

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​@@djkitthoughts on the build and in comparison to the DDJ 1000. Bare in mind I've never seen or touched the ddj 1000 in person. So idk how the FLX 10 compares. What's the 1000 like? Is the FLX 10 the same or better? Any differences? Does any part of it feel cheap and plastic like the Flx - 6 or is it a quality build, durable and feel nice? Or does anyone else have this answer if they've seen both. Just curious. Appreciate your time and answer! Cheers 🍻

@@rubenreyes3125 it's the same build as the DDJ1000 in pretty much all areas. Nothing like (much better than) the FLX6.

This is a good call, but look at those new buttons! 😍

Are they unlocked on the DDJ1000 RB license though or do you need to pay for a higher tier RB sub to unlock stems for mapping?

@@DjNemes1s Stems feature is free and doesn't require a plan to unlock them

@@akamaih6463 awesome, thank you!

I was told because my back book pro is a 2016 model I can't map the stem. I would have to upgrade my computer

and i can't understand , why the Hell Pioneer does 6 CFX on FLX 10 so far but still no damn PARAMETER Knob to manupulate the Fxs too much empty place justr wasted 🙄🙄 no Chane to midi Map the Software Parameter Knob aswell , just stupid .. For me FLX 10 only Points in the enhanced Jog Displays ( 3 Band Waveform , Stacked Waveforms , PAD View , ) otherwise not realy New Clubstandard Layouting .. Still too much DDJ-1000 Look. just to leave the outer Rings of the Jogwheel Edges black instead of the silver/Aluminium Look like the DDJ-1000 SRT ..

@Steven Shearer definitely the FLX 10

That's an awesome upgrade 😎

samo bro sb2 here.. need to get 1000$ first

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Right. I mapped stems feature to my sampler pad mode since I didn’t use samplers at all on the DDJ1000srt.

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Remember the high end features are on the DDJ-XZ though! That's the big boy!

Yea, the FLX10 is DVS compatible for Serato, but not a hardware unlock!

Rev 7 owner here aswell. I was hoping they would make a controller with CDJ joywheels and the S9/S11 battle style mixer because I love the paddles. Hard to go back on a club style mixer. I guess we will just have to wait what the future will bring us. :D

I was wondering this too! I googled them and they’re around £100 each, so not sure if I will do it, but if someone makes a vid on It I’d defo consider. I hate the jog rings on these

Literally the only thing I don't like...

@@Msantor1605 I spoke to someone from the Pioneer DJ development and design team and he told me that whilst the top of the jogs are the same as the DDJ 1000’s, the inside is completely reworked, and therefore the jog surrounds unfortunately won’t fit. Shame really, but I guess it’s something we need to get used to.

I think I saw the same video. He says the FLX series is replacing the current range where there have been two models. One for each software. This IS the DDJ1000 replacement, Pioneer have said so. We think it's a worthy update.

Virtual DJ is a great piece of software, we're not denying that. However there are two points: 1, we're not really comparing the software here. We're showing what the hardware does and the differences between the two units. 2, the hardware (in fact, most hardware) is designed to be used with either Serato or Rekordbox. So we can only test what it's designed to be used with. VDJ will adapt their software to work with the hardware but hardly ever deal with a manufacturer and don't deal with retailers. Again, VDJ is great, but that's not what we're doing here. Thanks for the comment though! 👍

how was the flx10 for you so far? i am planning to buy a flx 10 because i can t find the 1000 no more :(

You won’t be able to get a brand new ddj1000 unless some left overs in warehouse in few shops across the world but the chances to find it will be very low. Despite the design, I love how flx 10works, it’s better than ddj1000 with performance. No issues with it :)

@@daversqq thank you for your response! Any problems with the fact that the crossfader doesn’t have a neutral +0- click?

The jogwheels are a little bit loose but I got responses from many top DJs that it seems normal. Some models are without it but it doesn’t affect anything at all except being scared at first :)

As goes for the jogwheels it affects all mechanical jogs, 1000 had same issue for most users

Have you heard rekordbox stems 😂

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Yes it can. 😂

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That's a pretty big controller to start off with!

​@@djkitI found an open box FLX10 for 1200 USD. Should I pass as a beginner for something simpler?

@@stevenguillory9716I would grab it. Since you in the beginning stage

@@Rambo-dg7mr for Serato maybe. For Rekordbox it's not an option though.

@Steven Shearer awesome ideas to customise. Yeah I’ve been loving it. I paid a few hundred Aussie bucks more than half price but they chucked in some monitors worth $400 so that worked out round about half price. The features of the flx10 seem sooooo similar. I wonder if the audio quality is any different

I see the ddj1000 now for AU$1500 which is less than half of the flx10!

@@daft009 that’s an awesome price , where at?

I also just picked up a 1000 rekordbox for a killer price. I'll just map the new features.