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Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1 vs Pioneer DDJ-FLX4

Buy the DDJ-FLX4 if you want one controller that works with both rekordbox and Serato DJ Lite, runs off USB-C bus power, and has Smart Fader to smooth your first mixes. Buy the DDJ-REV1 if scratching and open-format battle-style play are the goal, since its layout, larger jogs and horizontal tempo faders are built for that. The REV1 listing bundles a pair of DM-40D-BT monitors, so check the current price of each before deciding.

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Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1

Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1

Choose the DDJ-REV1 if you want a battle-style scratch layout with big jog wheels, horizontal 60mm tempo faders and Lever FX, and the bundled DM-40D-BT monitors are useful to you.

Pros
  • Battle-style control placement built for scratching and open-format sets
  • Large jog wheels with slanted edges for scratch control
  • Horizontal 60mm tempo faders give finer pitch control
Lever FX for quick effect hits and locks
  • Bundle includes a pair of DM-40D-BT desktop monitors
    • Cons
    • Locked to Serato; full pad features need a Serato DJ Pro upgrade
    • No rekordbox support
    • No Smart Fader-style auto mixing for beginners
    • Heavier and bulkier than a plain controller
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    Pioneer DDJ-FLX4

    Pioneer DDJ-FLX4

    Choose the DDJ-FLX4 if you want one controller for both rekordbox and Serato DJ Lite, USB-C bus power, and Smart Fader and Smart CFX to make transitions easier while you learn.

    Pros
    • Works with rekordbox and Serato DJ Lite at no cost
    • Smart Fader and Smart CFX simplify transitions
    • USB-C bus power, no power adapter needed
    • Connects to PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android
    • Streaming service support including TIDAL and SoundCloud Go+
    Cons
    • No hardware effects; all effects are software-based
    • Smaller jog wheels than the REV1
    • No battle-style layout for scratch-focused DJs
    • Sold with just a USB cable; no monitors included

    What separates them

    Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1Pioneer DDJ-FLX4
    SoftwareSerato DJ Lite only; Serato DJ Pro needs a paid upgraderekordbox and Serato DJ Lite free; Serato DJ Pro via license or subscription
    LayoutBattle-style, emulating two PLX turntables and a DJM-S mixerStandard club-style two-channel layout
    Tempo faders60mm, mounted horizontally above the decksVertical faders in the conventional position
    Jog wheelsSame size as the DDJ-SR2, with slanted outer edges for scratchingSmaller jogs suited to mixing and cueing
    EffectsLever FX pulled or locked from the controllerSmart CFX knob combining software effects
    Mixing aidsManual mixing; no auto-transition featuresSmart Fader adjusts volume, bass and BPM; Smart CFX
    Devices and powerPC/Mac over USBPC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android; USB-C bus power at DC 5V, 500 mA
    In the boxController plus DM-40D-BT monitor pair and USB cableController and USB cable only

    Price history

    • Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1: lowest $511.10 on Oct 28.
    • Pioneer DDJ-FLX4: lowest $339.00 on Oct 28.

    Specs compared

    SpecPioneer DJ DDJ-REV1Pioneer DDJ-FLX4
    Number Of Channels2 channel2 channel
    With Onboard Effects—Yes
    With USB—Yes
    Via USB bus power—DC 5V, 500 mA

    Questions and answers

    Which is better for a total beginner?
    The DDJ-FLX4. Smart Fader and Smart CFX handle volume, bass and BPM for you, and it works with both rekordbox and Serato DJ Lite. The REV1 assumes you want to learn scratching and manual mixing from the start.
    Which is better for scratching?
    The DDJ-REV1. Its battle-style layout, DDJ-SR2-sized jog wheels and horizontal tempo faders are designed around scratch technique. The FLX4 jogs are smaller and laid out for conventional mixing.
    Do I need to pay for software with either?
    No. The REV1 runs on free Serato DJ Lite, and the FLX4 runs on free rekordbox or Serato DJ Lite. Serato DJ Pro costs extra on both, and the REV1 needs that upgrade for full performance pad features.
    Can I use either without a laptop?
    No. Both are software controllers. The FLX4 can run from USB-C bus power on a phone or tablet as well as a PC or Mac, while the REV1 is listed for PC/Mac over USB.
    Is the REV1 bundle worth it over the FLX4?
    Only if you need speakers. The REV1 listing includes a pair of DM-40D-BT monitors, which the FLX4 does not. Compare the current price of each listing before deciding, since the bundle costs more than the controller alone.
    Which lasts longer as you improve?
    The FLX4 covers both major software platforms and adds streaming support, so it stays useful as you move toward club-style mixing. The REV1 stays a scratch-focused controller and needs a Serato DJ Pro upgrade to unlock its full pads.