PIONEER DJ DDJ-FLX6-GT User manual

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DJ Controller
DDJ-FLX6
Instruction Manual
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How to read this manual
Thank you for choosing this Pioneer DJ product.
Be sure to read this manual, the “Quick Start Guide” and the
“Precautions for use” which are included with this product. These
documents include important information that you should understand
before using the unit. In particular, be sure to read the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
•In this manual, the names of buttons, knobs, and terminals that
appear on the product, and the names of buttons, menus, etc. in the
software on your PC/Mac or mobile device, are indicated within
square brackets ([ ]). (e.g. [File], [CUE] button)
•Please note that the software screens and their specifications, as
well as the external appearance and specifications of the hardware,
are subject to change without notice.
•Please note that depending on the operating system version, web
browser settings, etc. operation may differ from the ways described
in this manual.
•Please note that the language on the screens of the software
described in this manual may differ from the language on your
screen.

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Contents
How to read this manual ............................................................... 2
Before you start......................................................................... 5
What’s in the box .......................................................................... 5
User guides................................................................................... 5
DJ software................................................................................... 6
Part names and functions ........................................................ 8
Top panel...................................................................................... 8
Browser section ............................................................................ 9
Deck section ............................................................................... 12
Mixer section............................................................................... 21
Effects section ............................................................................ 23
Rear panel .................................................................................. 25
Front panel.................................................................................. 26
Connections............................................................................. 27
Connection examples ................................................................. 28
rekordbox................................................................................. 31
Installing rekordbox..................................................................... 31
Basic use .................................................................................... 34
Advanced use ............................................................................. 40
Changing the settings in rekordbox ............................................ 68
Serato DJ Pro........................................................................... 70
Installing Serato DJ Pro .............................................................. 70
Activating FX Pack and Pitch ’n Time DJ ................................... 73
Basic use .................................................................................... 75
Advanced use ............................................................................. 82

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Changing the settings........................................................... 104
Launching Utilities mode........................................................... 104
Utilities mode settings............................................................... 105
Additional information.......................................................... 108
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 108
Specifications............................................................................ 116
Using the unit as a controller for other DJ applications ............ 118
Trademarks and registered trademarks.................................... 119
Software license notice............................................................. 120
Cautions on copyrights ............................................................. 122

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Before you start
What’s in the box
•USB cable
•Warranty (for some regions)1
•Quick Start Guide
•Precautions for use
•Serato Pitch’n Time DJ voucher2
•Serato FX Pack voucher2
1 Only products in Europe.
Products in North America and Japan include warranty information in
the “Precautions for use.”
2 The voucher codes needed to activate functions can’t be reissued.
Keep them in a safe place to be sure you don’t lose them.
User guides
rekordbox Introduction, Instruction Manual
Refer to the “rekordbox Introduction” to find out how to set up
rekordbox, and see the “rekordbox Instruction Manual” to find out how
to use rekordbox.
rekordbox.com/manual
Serato DJ Pro software manual
Visit the Serato DJ Pro website.
serato.com/dj/pro/downloads

Before you start
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DJ software
rekordbox
•rekordbox is a complete DJ application you can use to manage your
music and perform.
•Even if you don’t have a paid subscription plan, you can use
Performance mode by connecting this unit to your PC/Mac with
rekordbox installed. This is called Hardware Unlock.
•You’ll find details of the functions available via Hardware Unlock on
the rekordbox website.
rekordbox.com
•The rekordbox software is not included with the unit. Download the
software from the URL below.
rekordbox.com
•For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and
supported operating systems of rekordbox, check [System
requirements] under [Support] at rekordbox.com.
•Operation isn’t guaranteed on all PC/Mac models, even if the system
requirements are met.
•Depending on power-saving settings and other conditions of the PC/
Mac, the CPU and hard disk may not provide sufficient processing
capabilities. For laptops in particular, make sure the PC/Mac is in the
best condition to provide constant high-level performance when
using rekordbox (for example by keeping the AC power connected).
•To use the internet, you need a separate contract with an internet
service provider, which you may have to pay for.
•Operating system support always assumes you’re using the latest
point release for that version.

Before you start
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Serato DJ Pro
Serato DJ Pro is DJ software from Serato Limited.
This unit unlocks the software, which you can download from the
Serato website.
serato.com/dj/pro/downloads
•For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and
supported operating systems of Serato DJ Pro, visit the website
below.
serato.com/dj/pro/downloads
•Operation isn’t guaranteed on all PC/Mac models, even if the system
requirements are met.
•Depending on power-saving settings and other conditions of the PC/
Mac, the CPU and hard disk may not provide sufficient processing
capabilities. For laptops in particular, make sure the PC/Mac is in the
best condition to provide constant high-level performance when
using Serato DJ Pro (for example by keeping the AC power
connected).

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Part names and functions
Top panel
1 Browser section
Selects tracks and loads them to the decks.
2 Deck sections
Control each deck. There are knobs and buttons on the left side to control deck
1 and deck 3, and on the right side to control deck 2 and deck 4.
3 Mixer section
Controls the level adjustment for each channel, track mixing, etc.
4 Effects section
Controls the effect units.
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Browser section
1LOAD buttons
Press:
Load the selected track to the respective deck.
Press twice:
Load the track from the deck that isn’t playing onto the deck that is playing. If
you do this while the track is playing, it plays from the same position (Instant
Doubles).
[SHIFT] + press:
Sort the track list in the library as follows, depending on the [LOAD] button you
press:
Deck 1: Sorts by BPM.
Deck 2: Sorts by track title/song.
Deck 3: Sorts by keys.
Deck 4: Sorts by artist names.
2 (back) button
(rekordbox)
Press:
Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time you press the
button.
•If the playlist palette is displayed, you can also move the cursor to the
playlist.
•The tree view, track list, and playlist palette are displayed in the browse
section of rekordbox. For details on each, read the “rekordbox Instruction
Manual”.
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[SHIFT] + press:
Displays/hides the playlist palette.
(Serato DJ Pro)
Press:
Moves the cursor between the library and [crates] panel each time you press
the button.
[SHIFT] + press:
Changes the screen layout of Serato DJ Pro.
3 Rotary selector
(rekordbox)
Turn:
Moves the cursor in rekordbox.
[SHIFT] + turn:
Enlarges or shrinks the enlarged waveform in rekordbox.
Turn to the right to enlarge, or the left to shrink it.
Press:
Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time you press the
button. If the cursor is pointed to a folder, the folder opens.
•If the playlist palette is displayed, you can also move the cursor to the
playlist.
•The tree view, track list, and playlist palette are displayed in the browse
section of rekordbox. For details on each, read the “rekordbox Instruction
Manual”.
[SHIFT] + press:
Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time you press the
button. If the cursor is pointed to a folder, the folder closes.

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(Serato DJ Pro)
Turn:
Moves the cursor up or down in the library or in the [crates] panel.
Press:
Moves the cursor between the library and [crates] panel each time you press
the button.
4 VIEW button
(rekordbox)
Press:
Shrinks the deck display and enlarges the browse area. Press the button again
to return to the original display status.
Press for at least a second:
Registers or deletes the selected track to/from [Tag List].
[SHIFT] + press:
Moves the cursor into [Related Tracks] in the tree view.
(Serato DJ Pro)
Press:
Changes the screen layout of Serato DJ Pro.
5 DECK4/SAMPLER selector switch
Selects whether channel 4 plays the sampler sound or the sound from deck 4.

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Deck section
1 IN/4BEAT button
Press:
Sets the loop in point.
Press (during loop playback):
Adjusts the loop in point using the jog wheel.
Press for at least a second:
Starts Auto Beat Loop of 4 beats.
2OUT button
Press:
Sets the loop out point, and loop playback begins.
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Press (during loop playback):
Adjusts loop out point using the jog wheel.
3 RELOOP/EXIT button
Press:
Playback returns to the previously set loop in point and loop playback resumes.
Press (during loop playback):
Cancels loop playback.
(rekordbox)
[SHIFT] + press:
Switches the active/non-active status of the loop. (Active Loop)
•During playback, the loop nearest the playback position is set to active.
•When you call up the loop, the loop is set to active or non-active.
(Serato DJ Pro)
[SHIFT] + press:
Switches the active/non-active status of the loop.
4 CUE/LOOP CALL  button
(rekordbox)
Press:
Selects and calls up the cue point or loop point.
Press (during loop playback):
Halves the loop playback length.
•When paused at the loop in point, the loop playback length isn’t changed.
(Serato DJ Pro)
Press:
Selects the loop slot.
Press (during loop playback):
Halves the loop playback length.

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5 CUE/LOOP CALL button
(rekordbox)
Press:
Selects and calls up the cue point or loop point.
Press (during loop playback):
Doubles the loop playback length.
•When paused at the loop in point, the loop playback length isn’t changed.
(Serato DJ Pro)
Press:
Selects the loop slot.
Press (during loop playback):
Doubles the loop playback length.
6 CUE/LOOP MEMORY button
(rekordbox)
Press:
Saves a cue or loop.
[SHIFT] + press:
Deletes a cue or loop.
(Serato DJ Pro)
Press:
Locks the loop slot.
[SHIFT] + press:
Deletes the loop slot.

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7 MERGE FX select button
Press:
Changes the Merge FX type, cycling through types in the following order:
Merge FX1, 2, 3, 4.
[SHIFT] + press:
Changes the Merge FX type, cycling through types in the reverse order.
8 MERGE FX knob
(rekordbox)
Press:
Turns the selected Merge FX on/off.
[SHIFT] + press:
Cancels Merge FX.
Turn:
The effect of the selected Merge FX changes.
[SHIFT] + turn:
Adjusts the volume of sample sound/oscillator sound of Merge FX.
(Serato DJ Pro)
Press:
Turns on the selected Merge FX.
Press while the selected Merge FX is turned on:
The effect changes.
To turn off the selected Merge FX, see “Using Merge FX” (page 97).
Turn:
The effect of the selected Merge FX changes.

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9 BEAT SYNC button
(rekordbox)
Press:
Automatically synchronizes the tempo (BPM) and beatgrid with the deck set as
the master.
Press (during Beat Sync):
Cancels Beat Sync.
(Serato DJ Pro)
Press:
The tempo (BPM) and beatgrid of multiple decks are automatically
synchronized.
[SHIFT] + press:
Cancels Sync mode.
10 MASTER button
(rekordbox)
Press:
Sets the relevant deck as the master.
[SHIFT] + press:
Switches the range of the [TEMPO] slider each time the button is pressed
while holding the [SHIFT] button.
Switch between [±6%] A [±10%] A [±16%] A [WIDE] A [±6%].
(Serato DJ Pro)
Press:
Cancels Sync mode.

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[SHIFT] + press:
Switches the range of the [TEMPO] slider each time the button is pressed
while holding the [SHIFT] button.
Switch between [±6%] A [±10%] A [±16%] A [±100%] A [±6%].
11 TEMPO slider
Adjusts the playing speed of the track.
12 HOT CUE mode button
Press:
Enters Hot Cue mode.
Read more: Using Hot Cues (page 42)(page 84)
(rekordbox)
[SHIFT] + press:
Enters Keyboard mode.
Read more: Using Keyboard mode (page 48)
(Serato DJ Pro)
[SHIFT] + press:
Enters Cue Loop mode.
Read more: Using Cue Loop (page 87)
13 PAD FX mode button
(rekordbox)
Press:
Enters Pad FX mode.
Read more: Using Pad FX (page 50)
[SHIFT] + press:
Enters Key Shift mode.
Read more: Using Key Shift (page 52)

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(Serato DJ Pro)
Press:
Enters Roll mode.
[SHIFT] + press:
Enters Saved Loop mode.
14 BEAT JUMP mode button
(rekordbox)
Press:
Enters Beat Jump mode.
Read more: Using Beat Jump (page 44)
[SHIFT] + press:
Enters Beat Loop mode.
Read more: Using Beat Loop (page 44)
(Serato DJ Pro)
Press:
Enters Auto Loop mode.
Read more: Using Auto Loop (page 86)
[SHIFT] + press:
Enters Slicer Loop mode.
15 SAMPLER mode button
Press:
Enters Sampler mode.
Read more: Using Sampler (page 46)(page 86)
(rekordbox)
[SHIFT] + press:
Enters Sample Scratch mode.
Read more: Using Sample Scratch (page 53)

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(Serato DJ Pro)
[SHIFT] + press:
Enters Scratch Bank mode.
Read more: Using Scratch Bank mode (page 92)
16 Performance Pads
Press:
You can use Performance Pads to trigger various features.
Read more: Using the Performance Pads (page 42)(page 84)
17 PLAY/PAUSE " button
Press:
Plays/pauses a track.
(Serato DJ Pro)
[SHIFT] + press:
Returns to the temporary cue point and playback starts. (Stutter)
18 CUE button
Press:
Sets, calls up, and plays a cue point.
•Press the button when the track is paused to set the cue point.
•Press the button when the track is playing to return to the cue point and
pause. (Back Cue)
•Press the button and hold it after the track returns to the cue point and
playback will continue until you release the button. (Cue Point Sampler)
[SHIFT] + press:
Returns the playback position to the beginning of the track.
19 SHIFT button
Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button to use a different feature
assigned to the button.

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20 Jog wheel
Turn the top when Vinyl mode is on:
Scratches the track.
Turn the outer section or turn the top when Vinyl mode is off:
Bends the pitch (Pitch Bend – slows down or speeds up the track).
(rekordbox)
[SHIFT] + turn the top:
Fast-forward or fast-reverse the track with extra speed.
(Serato DJ Pro)
[SHIFT] + turn the top:
The playback position skips in sync with the beat. (Skip mode)
•Skip mode can’t be used with tracks that have no beatgrid set. For details
on setting beatgrids, see the Serato DJ Pro software manual.
•To use Skip mode, open the [SETUP] menu in Serato DJ Pro > [SYNC
PREFERENCES] and select [Smart Sync].
21 DECK SELECT button
Press:
Switches the deck to be used.
[SHIFT] + press:
Turns Dual Deck mode on/off.
22 JOG CUTTER button
Press:
Turns Jog Cutter mode on/off.
[SHIFT] + press:
Turns Vinyl mode on/off.