Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 User manual

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DJ Controller
DDJ-FLX4
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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What’s in the box
•USB cable
•Warranty (for some regions)*
•Quick Start Guide
•Precautions for Use
* Only products in North America and Europe.

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Contents
How to read this manual............................................................... 2
What’s in the box .......................................................................... 3
Before you start......................................................................... 6
User guides................................................................................... 6
DJ software................................................................................... 7
Part names and functions ...................................................... 10
Top panel.................................................................................... 11
Browse section ........................................................................... 12
Deck section ............................................................................... 15
Mixer section............................................................................... 25
Effects section ............................................................................ 31
Rear panel .................................................................................. 34
Front panel.................................................................................. 36
Connections............................................................................. 37
Connection examples ................................................................. 39
rekordbox for Mac/Windows .................................................. 45
Installing rekordbox for Mac/Windows ........................................ 45
Basic use .................................................................................... 48
Advanced use ............................................................................. 54
Changing the settings in rekordbox for Mac/Windows................ 77
Serato DJ Lite .......................................................................... 81
Installing Serato DJ Lite.............................................................. 81
Basic use .................................................................................... 84
Advanced use ............................................................................. 91

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rekordbox for iOS/Android ................................................... 107
Installing rekordbox for iOS/Android ......................................... 107
Basic use .................................................................................. 109
Advanced use ........................................................................... 120
Changing the settings in rekordbox for iOS/Android................. 140
Changing the settings........................................................... 144
Launching Utilities mode........................................................... 144
Utilities mode settings............................................................... 145
Changing the Bluetooth®MIDI device name ............................ 148
Additional information .......................................................... 150
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 150
Specifications............................................................................ 159
Using the unit as a controller for other DJ applications ............ 161
Trademarks and registered trademarks.................................... 162
Software license notice............................................................. 163
Cautions on copyrights ............................................................. 165

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Before you start
User guides
rekordbox Introduction, Instruction Manual
Refer to the “rekordbox Introduction” to find out how to set up
rekordbox for Mac/Windows, and see the “rekordbox Instruction
Manual” to find out how to use rekordbox for Mac/Windows.
rekordbox.com/manual
Serato DJ Lite software manual
Visit the Serato DJ Lite website.
serato.com/dj/lite/downloads

Before you start
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DJ software
rekordbox for Mac/Windows
•rekordbox for Mac/Windows 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 for Mac/Windows installed. This is called Hardware
Unlock.
•You’ll find details of the functions available via Hardware Unlock on
[Hardware Unlock] under [Support] at rekordbox.com
•The rekordbox for Mac/Windows 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 for Mac/Windows, 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 Mac/Windows (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 Lite
Serato DJ Lite is DJ software from Serato Limited.
This unit unlocks the software, which you can download from the
Serato website.
serato.com/dj/lite/downloads
•If you haven’t registered an account, follow the steps below.
– Follow the instructions on the screen to enter your email address
and create a password, then click the [Create account] icon.
Follow the instructions on the screen to download the Serato DJ
Lite software.
– Once you’ve registered an account, you’ll receive an email. Check
the contents of the email.
•Be careful not to forget the email address and password you used to
register. You’ll need them to update the software in future.
•The personal information you entered when registering your user
account may be collected, processed, and used based on the privacy
policy published on the Serato website.
•For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and
supported operating systems of Serato DJ Lite, visit the website
below.
serato.com/dj/lite/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 Lite (for example by keeping the AC power
connected).

Before you start
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rekordbox for iOS/Android
•rekordbox for iOS/Android is a mobile device application you can use
to manage your music and perform.
•By connecting a mobile device running rekordbox for iOS/Android to
the unit via a USB cable or Bluetooth, you can perform with music
files stored on the device or from a compatible streaming service.
•Install the latest version of rekordbox for iOS/Android from the App
Store or Google Play (page 107).
•rekordbox for iOS can be used on iOS and iPad OS devices.
rekordbox for Android can be used on Android devices. For
information on the latest supported operating systems and devices,
check [Mobile] under [FEATURES] at rekordbox.com.
•Operation isn't guaranteed on all mobile devices listed on the above
website.
•To power the unit, use a USB power adapter or mobile battery.

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Part names and functions
This unit supports the following DJ software.
•rekordbox for Mac/Windows
•rekordbox for iOS/Android
•Serato DJ Lite
•Serato DJ Pro (paid license needed.)
The following section shows functions of rekordbox for Mac/Windows,
rekordbox for iOS/Android, and Serato DJ Lite separately.
About “Using rekordbox for Mac/Windows or rekordbox for
iOS/Android”
Functions available only in rekordbox for Mac/Windows are shown with
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Functions available only in rekordbox for iOS/Android are shown with
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Functions available for Mac/Windows/iOS/Android are shown without
the above symbols.
About “Using Serato DJ Lite”
This section mainly relates to Serato DJ Lite.
Functions available only in Serato DJ Pro are shown with
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Mac/Windows
iOS/Android
Serato DJ Pro

Part names and functions
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Top panel
1 Browse 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 on the right side to control deck 2.
3 Mixer section
Controls the level adjustment for each channel, track mixing, etc.
4 Effects section
Controls the effect units.
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Browse section
Using rekordbox for Mac/Windows or rekordbox for iOS/
Android
1LOADbuttons
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:
Deck 1: Moves the cursor into [Related Tracks] in the tree view.
Deck 2: Shrinks the deck display in rekordbox and enlarges the browse
section. When the button is pressed again, the original state is restored.
Deck 1: Displays the browse window and shows [Related Tracks].
Deck 2: Displays the browse window.
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Mac/Windows
Mac/Windows
iOS/Android

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2 Rotary selector
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”.
Moves the cursor to the next level down.
[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.
Moves the cursor to the next level up.
Mac/Windows
Mac/Windows
iOS/Android
Mac/Windows
iOS/Android

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Using Serato DJ Lite
1LOADbuttons
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:
Sorts the track list in the library as follows, depending on the [LOAD] button
you press:
Deck 1: Sorts by BPM.
Deck 2: Sorts by artist name.
2 Rotary selector
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.
If the cursor is on the [Files] panel, it moves to the next level down.
[SHIFT] + press:
If the cursor is on the [crates] panel, the [subcrates] panel opens or closes.
If the cursor is on the library, it moves to the [crates] panel.
If the cursor is on the [Files] panel, it moves up one level.

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Deck section
Using rekordbox for Mac/Windows or rekordbox for iOS/
Android
1 IN button
Press:
Sets the loop in point.
Press (during loop playback):
Adjusts the loop in point using the jog wheel.
2 OUT 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 4 BEAT/EXIT button
Press:
Starts Auto Beat Loop of 4 beats.
Press (during loop playback):
Cancels loop playback.
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets/cancels the loop nearest the playback position as Active Loop. This is
enabled for loops saved on the track or set in Hot Cue mode.
•If Active Loop is set, the loop playback automatically starts when the
playback position reaches the loop in point.
4 CUE/LOOP CALL button
Press:
Selects and calls up the cue point or loop point.
Press (during loop playback):
Halves the loop playback length.
[SHIFT] + press:
Deletes the called-up cue point or loop points.
5 CUE/LOOP CALL button
Press:
Selects and calls up the cue point or loop point.
Press (during loop playback):
Doubles the loop playback length.

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[SHIFT] + press:
During cue standby, saves the cue point.
During loop playback, saves the loop.
6 BEAT SYNC button
Press:
Automatically synchronizes the tempo (BPM) and beatgrid with the deck set as
the master.
Press (during Beat Sync):
Cancels Beat Sync.
Press for at least a second:
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%] [±10%] [±16%] [WIDE] [±6%].
Hold down the [BEAT SYNC] buttons on deck 1 and deck 2 for at least one
second at the same time:
The Bluetooth connection of the iOS/Android device is canceled.
7 TEMPO slider
Adjusts the playing speed of the track.
8 HOT CUE mode button
Press:
Enters Hot Cue mode.
 Read more: Using Hot Cues (page 56)
[SHIFT] + press:
Enters Keyboard mode.
iOS/Android

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 Read more: Using Keyboard mode (page 62)
9 PAD FX1 mode button
Press:
Enters Pad FX mode 1.
 Read more: Using Pad FX (page 58)
[SHIFT] + press:
Enters Pad FX mode 2.
 Read more: Using Pad FX (page 58)
10 BEAT JUMP mode button
Press:
Enters Beat Jump mode.
 Read more: Using Beat Jump (page 59)
[SHIFT] + press:
Enters Beat Loop mode.
 Read more: Using Beat Loop (page 64)
11 SAMPLER mode button
Press:
Enters Sampler mode.
 Read more: Using Sampler (page 60)
[SHIFT] + press:
Enters Key Shift mode.
 Read more: Using Key Shift (page 65)
12 Performance Pads
Press:
You can use Performance Pads to trigger various features.
 Read more: Using the Performance Pads (page 56)

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13 PLAY/PAUSE button
Press:
Plays/pauses a track.
14 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.
15 SHIFT button
Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button to use a different feature
assigned to the button.
16 Jog wheel
Turn the top when Vinyl mode is on:
Scratches the track.
Turn the top:
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).
•You can turn Vinyl mode on and off using shortcut keys in rekordbox.
Mac/Windows
iOS/Android
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Turn the outer section:
Bends the pitch (Pitch Bend – slows down or speeds up the track).
[SHIFT] + turn the top:
Fast-forward or fast-reverse the track with extra speed.
Using Serato DJ Lite
1 IN button
Press:
Sets the loop in point.
Press (during loop playback):
Adjusts the loop in point using the jog wheel.
2 OUT button
Press:
Sets the loop out point, and loop playback begins.
Press (during loop playback):
Adjusts loop out point using the jog wheel.
[SHIFT] + press:
Turns Vinyl mode on/off.
3 4 BEAT/EXIT button
Press:
Starts Auto Beat Loop of 4 beats.
Press (during loop playback):
Cancels loop playback.
[SHIFT] + press:
Switches the active/non-active status of the loop.
iOS/Android