$250 for a DJ controller that does all this? | DDJ-400 Gear Demo
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- Here is my review and demonstration of Pioneer DJ's latest DJ entry-level DJ controller for Rekordbox DJ, the DDJ-400. Also did a comparison with Pioneer's entry level DJ controller for Serato DJ, the DDJ-SB3.
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The DDJ-400 has been official replaced with the new Bluetooth capable DDJ-FLX4! Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/eXW2neqHTos/w-d-xo.html
Damn bro I've been watching videos for four days and this has been hands down the best comparison and most informative video. You obviously have a wealth of skill and knowledge around this particular subject and I appreciate you sharing it.
A year later I just purchased a ddj 400, and it's awesome, it pretty much does everything high end controllers do at a fraction of the cost....
These entry level controllers really are jammed full of specifications.
Awesome pioneer!
Absolutely agree. I'm a beginner, but it simply does everything I need. Switching occasionally to NXS2 players, when playing in a lab, is just smooth... The layout and gained familiarity with Rekordbox helps it a lot. And finally, when I screw up while mixing, I can hardly blame the controller, right ;-)
I use the DDJ 400 for drum and base and I only started DJing recently and it's such a nice and simple design making it easier to match up your BPM and the small amount of resistance on the tempo slider also allows you to be more accurate with your beat matching. 😁😁
How is this done? I am wanting to know how to create a Hi-Hat, Bass, Snare, & Toms!
I have a numark ns7II as my main controlller
Just bought this controller and love it. For $250 you get full rekordbox . This a great back up for me and something to take to small gigs..
NS7 GANG
@@BingaBangoBongo yeah i have it too and love it 😍👌🏻
Bro, I find myself just watching your videos because of how detailed, honest, real, and real-life your opinions are. Fantastic job man. Just invested in an SZ2. Not because of the hype, but because where I am from, the big party promoters don't only respect your skill, but also your equipment. If I step out on a big stage with my SB, I will get laughs, and potentially lose out on future jobs.
Pay Ralph I don’t care if people laugh or don’t hire me. All I know is, despite it all, Pioneer DJ hired me. I still only use my SB3 at most gigs. I just got rid of the ones who would have given me a headache.
One of the best reviews on this controller on TH-cam.
I upgraded to the ddj 400 from the RB and glad pioneer are adding the nexus layout to there rekordbox controllers which will make stepping up to club gear more flawless.
Why? The DDJ RB is almost the same
Man, you should make a dj tutorial for beginners
Marco Teles here you go th-cam.com/video/oOuVdpIEXfM/w-d-xo.html
@@priyonjoni Can you use this for Sarato too?
Yes you should as i want to learn it😎😎😎😎👍
Was thinking the samething.
This is so out of my level but willing to learn. As of now. Doing my homework on buying the right controller and speaker. I have my personal laptop.
Question, do I need anything else?
@@DangerouslyActive if you want to become dj an mic could be something if you only want to play at home get an good set of monitors or if you want to do gigs don't get an too cheap pare of speakers an better set of speakers pays its self way faster
Thought I was crazy when I first noticed that Rekordbox DJ software doesn't translate a very tight scratch effect. Of course I assumed it was my xdj-rx2, and not the software, which gave a noticeably wobbly and softer sounding slow scratch.
Thank you for discussing the taboo topic with an open mind.
I wonder if pioneer will ever fix this
@15:55 A little rough? I was about to pop a molly.
🤣🤣🤣
Same here, when he said: ''This was a little bit rough'' my jaw was already moving from left to right xD
Marcos Rojos lmaoooo deadddd
Bhahaha same
Really love that you are goin in depth with live mixing and comparing it to other models
I vouch that the DDJ-400 is a greater starter controller, got mine a couple months ago and love it!
How much
I paid $250 all included it’s good bro believe me 😉
How did u get rid of the buzzing sounds and screeching sound when u touch the jogwheels???
@@dirtysanchez9338 change the jog wheel mode in your settings no scratching... So your jog don't react to ur touch of your fingers
Can you mix videos ?
I love after you mix the clarity track you end saying that was a little rough and it was absolutely great
Was awesome, ive just purchased this controller on back order should be here soon cant wait to have a go at this 😁. Great vid 👍
Yours reviews and your videos are better clearer and smoother than all the other channels on TH-cam!!
One of the best, if not, THE BEST review and comparison I've witnessed on here. Definitely helped me with making my decision on what controller to go for as a beginner, thank you. :)
I've been really happy with the DDJ-400, it'll handle everything I do for a long time (mix DJ, house, pop, rap). This is a great video, really really great video; sweet spot combination of review and mini tutorial. Great job on this vid, been a subscriber for a while! I use the DDJ-400 with Rekordbox and it's worked great, nice having full feature set / license for a complete and competent software package right with the controller, thanks Pioneer!
Good to know bro 👍
I would recommend the DDJ-400 to ALL beginners mostly because it comes with a fully-featured DJ software that you won't have to cough up additional cash to use, so from beginner to intermediate to advanced you could be using the same software and never have hidden costs.
Another plus for the DDJ-400 is the layout, it's designed to be similar to club-standard CDJ/DJM set-ups, so if a beginner ever ends up getting serious and plays a venue, they will already be somewhat familiar with the club-standard equipment without having to relearn controls.
All this, and it's the same price as the SB3. The only people I'd recommend a SB3 for are absolute bedroom DJ's, the type who just want to mix for fun, drop a mix on Soundcloud, or play small house parties but don't have plans to play at clubs. Even then, why not just use the 400 when it comes with, again, a FULLY-featured software.
well, I used my SB3 at a music festival once or twice. From a strictly hardware standpoint, the DAC held up quite adequately for a "bedroom only" piece. th-cam.com/video/z4DP7Yog8LY/w-d-xo.html
I like what u say men thanks bow
You know there's nothing like good old turntables and see DJs but I think you're right on the mark with this. They have these crazy big ass controllers and they just look ridiculous overtime. I'm not saying I wouldn't want one but some of them just get stupid and the little ones do everything you could ever want. Keep it Hood, keep it good
Rekordbox is the selling point really. In the UK club scene, regardless of genre, if you're going to play a set somewhere on their equipment (which is the norm, and it's usually 2-3 XDJs and a mixer) then being able to build a playllist in your home studio, export it onto a USB and know it'll plug in and work - then DDJ-400 all the way. Maybe I'm just biased because the DDJ-400 is what lives in MY house.
Been going through some shit. Thinking of getting into some music to help the mental. Thanks for the heads up on the dj controller.
This one is very good, check the second hand market as well. A mixer for some very cheap turntables I bought used is helping me distract, and giving me some sense of acomplishment on my slow progress. It is helping me with my mental health so much I want to buy a compact controller (more compact than this one) for using it outside of home, having it in my bag and so.
Do it mate it will help alot to get things out of your mind, even if it’s temporary.
This is the same reason I bought my Ddj 200 and man is it a stress reliever only thing I don’t like is I can’t record my sets but I highly recommend it I’m here looking to upgrade good luck and hope everything gets better .
These ddj 400 go cheap as now, ddj rb on one of our sites here in Aussie for $60!!!! With a rekordbox license!!! Also seen sb2 for $100 awesome value!....
Definitely helps keep you sane, I also train Jiu jitsu as well- which is another good distraction- and a form of therapy tbh.
Bless you! Be strong 🤙
Bee going through a rough patch and. Just started and I’m learning but it distracts me and definitely has been keeping my brain focused and happy enjoying my 400 so far
Awesome review. Bought the DDJ-400s last week before seeing your vid and learned about a bunch of new features by watching!
What a mix bro! Insane. I think that was a crazy demonstration of what you can do on the DDJ-400
Damn I have been contemplating DDJ 400 or DDJ SB3. After watching this video, I am 100% sure what I want. Thanks man!
I want you to review EVERYTHING i ever BUY!!! You have a gift. Ive never seen it before, but you speak openly, honestly, plainly, and with specificity. I dont know sh-t, but, i find comfort from your direction. (Ive just reach a total of about $10K on my music Studio. Now i have an old DJ system but its CD basedand Mp) Thus im looking at buying a new 1. Technically i should buy NI Traktor DJ stuff (own NI Komplete Ultimate 12 Collectors Edition, Maschine MK2, S88 Mk2 Keyboard) YET...Pioneer is the brand i aim. I spent way too much on on a CD DJ setup about 10yrs ago. Denon+ Numark. I want something i can use PRO, YET. not be PRO.
bruh that little clarity bit you had right there was beautiful I instantly subscribed. I hope to be this good at some point
Really feeling your in-depth analysis. Prob the most thorough I've seen on youtube. Respect.
Have you done an in-depth of the ddj 1000?
Nice presentation on this piece of equipment as opposed to other tutorials on larger units thanks bruh.
15:55 "okay that was a little rough" O.o I'm waiting to open my new DDJ-400 for christmas and that whole Clarity mix is exactly the kinda style I want to be able to do!! Amazing
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Regaleme el controlador Ddj400 jejeje. Saludos,
you funny you show me witch one is the most professional lol... and yours rise up 2 midi controller .........both less then one killo gram lol and let me guess a nice apple iphonex to go with it .... do the right show this new kids a pair of sl 1200 and a nice 2 way rane and they will lear the art not the programming you funny
I'm confused with the Rekordbox software and levels. With this controller, is it a "lite" version or full version?
Marcio Silva lol neither of these work with an iPhone 🤷🏽♂️. Also, as a person who used 1200s for 26 years, I don’t believe anyone needs to start on them unless they want to. It’s not a popular position, but I’m not here to help angry purists.
My question is: Can you set the jog wheel to scratch on the top and tempo nudge on the side (like a cdj)? It looked like that was what you were doing in the video.
Got my first SB2 a few years ago when they first hit. I'm a regular gigging mobile, and use it multiple times a week. It got water damaged in November 2017, so I had to make a decision. After looking at the SB3, and the 400, and 1000 - I ended up going with another SB2. Partly because of the case I already own for it, but feature-wise, I couldn't see any real benefit to changing. Whichever one you pick, they are all solid choices.
Great video man, you seem to know your stuff! Just ordered the DDJ-400, can’t wait to get started with djing!
Interesting. I've never seen anyone make this kind of comparison between different types of software. 17:00 It doesn't affect my style of DJing, but I wish more reviewers would highlight these quirks. Well done.
I don't even do this, but I watched the video. You're a good speaker.
got mine yesterday after a long wait on backorder. absolutely love it. way better than my old mixtrack.
love rekordbox aswell great that it's free with controller. I'm gona see how it works with traktor as I own pro 3.
"OK that was a little rough but you get the idea"....bruh we sure got it...
Just got my 400. Love it
thanks for watching! Having you seen Pioneer DJ's latest Serato entry level DJ controller? Check it out here th-cam.com/video/GA3deDfFZtg/w-d-xo.html
Came for the review, stayed for the mixing skills.
Same
That sample melody played on the hot cue buttons immediately reminded me of a song from Revenge of the Nerds!
I chose to purchase DDJ400 due to this demo & review
Thank you
Thank you! This video helped me a LOT! I'm going to buy the DDJ-400 right now.
Just bought it few days ago, a beast :)
I'm gonna be honest man... It doesn't have the best profile, I really wish those jogs were aluminum and thinner, larger. I hate the small headphone jack. I was just about to purchase a Reloop Beatmix 4. Because of it's better build profile that is critical for light and slim travelling. I am rather more experienced now so I'm very picky. BUT YOU KNOW WHAT ? I would be a damn fool not to buy this controller. It packs every killer effect and those pads reach the sky in terms on features. I HAVE, to buy this controller. Not because I want to. But because it is the right thing to do and that's a killer sales philosophy they built right there. You just can't pass on it. Thanks for the review my guy.
i have to say it.... you explained precisely what i hate about serato. and the thing that really pisses me off is its been years and they never bother to fix it. dang dem.
La migliore recensione che abbia visto fino a ora sulla ddj-400. Il tuo inglese è molto chiaro e scandito a differenza di altri youtuber.
16:22 omg I just got my ddj400 I have to learn that one, I have been trying that since turntables lol
Thanks for the info. Looking to get into DJing but my budget is tight, so this was a big help
Excellent tutorial! I had to watch this a second time because so much info was covered! My conclusion coming from Traktor would be rekordbox ddj 400 as I mainly play House music! Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Probably one the best reviews ive seen for a dj controller
Think you mita just sold me on this for bedroom use. Scratching seems good enough for me on this compared to other cheap controllers.
C S if you’re going into scratching, check out my review of the ddj-sb3 as well.
this is surprisingly detailed review I don't see a lot of these anymore.
THIS is dope! I'm going to cop this I've been waiting for something Like this for a decade+! Finally an affordable quality entry level rig
Going to get mine right now...HOUSE MUSIC ALL NIGHT LONG !!!
same here you have any mixes up yet?
Haha, I am doing the same thing. House music all night long SAY WHAT
2:05 Bloody right you don't have a problem scratching with it! :-D Nice!
best DJ controller in the market. I started with Vinyl and customization is king .
Bro. F*ckin best 3 tracks ever! Especially when entering dark warrior. Damn damn damn
it is a great controller for anyone. my choice for a mobile kit. i tell most people to get it
Has it got a sound card?
Having full access to Rekordbox was out of the box was a game changer for me. Virtual DJ is a headache to use sometimes.
excellent demo and review for someone just starting out like myself...thanks!
Excellent video review! You covered details that most other channels wouldn't, especially that detail regarding sound resolution between the two programs when slow jogging/scratching. I've been out of the game for a while now, but I love keeping up with the new gear. Your great presentation just earned a new subscriber. Keep it movin'!
guamshady thank you sir!
Incredible review and demo! Crazy what you did with the instrumental and acappela. DJs don't normally mix like that in South Africa but I'll be coming back to this video so I can practice that style of mixing with hopes that my sets will be more fun and to stand out, honestly.. Looking forward to checking out more of your videos and my purchase of the DDJ 400.. Promise I'll send you a shout out in my interviews.. Thank you bro ❤️ PS: The keyboard function is soooo sweet! Looking forward to that too..
Have you seen the new DDJ-FLX4? Does even more than the DDJ-400
th-cam.com/video/eXW2neqHTos/w-d-xo.html
I've used Serato for a while and I liked them, but the features on this controller are so many and so amazing!
I loved this review because it gave me hope to do great things without having $$$ to start out.
I've been looking at this one and this is the best review I've seen yet. I'm also super new to this stuff and looking for an entry-level controller. Thanks very much, I just subbed.
Yeah bro same i just want to buy a ddj 400 for start out mix dirty prog this video just helped out alot and now im sure about buy it or not in a few months i will get it :D
Great mindset! Now the only entry level controller thats left is the Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3. Would be awsome to see a review on it!
leo hi mate, I’m gonna buy my first dj deck and I’m wondering what I’ll buy: S2mk3 or ddj400.... knowing I already own a Komplete KS61mk2... did you buy your?
The fader issue could perhaps be fixed by MIDI mapping and set the range differently so the fader would not need to be right to the bottom to be at 0.
10:50 for rekordbox if you want scratching to sound better I think you gotta go to settings; controller; then mixer self tab; go to cross fader curve and crank it up all the way to the right
the crossfader setting is set that way in this video
It seems like a lot of people have bought this one, including myself :p can you make more tutorials using this particular dj controller? As well as other essential skills. Thanks a lot
Great info, breakdown and comparison video Pri.
I saw an entry level pioneer controller the other day, it wasn’t pleasing to my eyes but thus looks great, even at twice the list price, still looks amazing. Great review.
Really enjoyed your details explanation, I'm looking to promote music on radio streaming and adding some audio talk using shoutcast live radio software radio. I think the 400 suites my needs for mixing and highlighting new music releases for my audience listeners I think you did an excellent job on getting me to understand what I needed. Awesome
Just ordered this after to upgrade from the Numark Mixtrack 3, can’t wait to learn and mess around with this one!
Hi from Kenya ,so useful
Hi am from Trinidad & Tobago (its in the carribean).Would love if you made a video with the numark mix track pro 3 as an entry level controller i use one together with the akai afx. Its a wicked combo never thought it would work together & its real fun to play. love your Chanel I've learned a lot from you and I enjoy playing music even more after watching your videos keep up the great work
If you aint on this then you are definitely doing it the hard way... its so easy and Im going to get mine soon. No stores in Ghana sells this?
You are awesome, intuitive and real... love your reviews...!
Good Review , I love the sample mix your doing while reviewing, so i can really hear the potential
Thanks man! great information.. bought a 400 today because of your video 👍👍
That scratch out of Clarity was tough.
Interesting point at 17:00 , I get that too on VirtualDJ (scratching with a mouse) when I select WASAPI audio driver and it completely disappears when using asio4all with correct buffer size settings. I guess it's something to do with audio latency and how the software communicates with the drivers.
I just need that mix in a full song though 😍😍🤤🤤
I'm a beginner just doing it for fun. Purchased the DDJ-SR2 and love it but it has terrible issues with the jog wheels / grounding. So you never know how well the controller will work in an environment until you plug up.
I'd already bought one and I've been very happy but loved watching your video spo I've subbed! I'm glad I didn't go the Serato route - I didn't realise you had to upgrade and THEN get the key shift stuff!
I just recently got back into mixing again I have a DDJ-SB trying to upgrade will the DDJ-400 be my best choice?
I love your videos man. I’m getting in to DJ for the first time and I was debating in between the too I think the Sb 400 is the one to go.
nakynice did u buy it?
Best tutorial for ddj 400. Ty man!
Great video! I'm thinking about buying the DDJ 400 and getting into mixing and you helped me a lot with that!
I wanted to share my own views on the software comparison on the scratches. At least regarding higher speeds, on pitch or scratch, it's going to naturally create higher frequencies well above normal, probably even try out of our hearing range. IMO, it would make total sense to filter that out. I don't technically see it doing any damage to audio equipment, but it can create undesired harmonics, so filtering would be something I would have added into the software. (FYI those harmonics can clip compressors and limiters causing your volume to dip in an undesired way, so VERY smart idea.)Back in the old days on vinyl, speeding up would cause both speed and pitch to go up, where as with digital today, you can just control one, the other, or both. If music is typically made well within 20hz to 20k, raising the speed or pitch, or both, could send you well out of that range. ♥
Maryjane Eva Diamond actually, on vinyl, the limitations of the cartridge naturally filter the high frequencies during scratching.
Maryjane Eva Diamond check this video out. th-cam.com/video/5BkCtCnHqIE/w-d-xo.html
dam bro you are so skilled. thanks for making these in depth reviews. killin it! subbed and liked
I have rekordbox so I will be getting the 400 as my back up controller to play out , my xz can chill 😁
Still NO split cue on the headphones, which is a must-have, and is why I'll be replacing my Pioneer controller with a Denon. If you've ever played in a venue with no/bad DJ monitor, the ability to mix in the headphones is INVALUABLE. The Pioneer mixer I bought 20 YEARS AGO had split cue, why have they dropped this essential feature?!
Does this mean i cant mix and play n listin with headphones on ?
@@chrisroussell1468 you will need monitor speakers if you want to be able to hear the main mix/output in one ear and the track you are cueing up in your headphones in the other ear. You cannot have master in one ear in your headphones, and cue in the other. So, basicallly no, you can't mix with headphones on. Unless you're a wizard.
@@karimayoubi74 what would you suggest for a different mixer with the split cue ?
@@chrisroussell1468 you want a mixer or a controller? For controllers, the Denon has split cue. If you're buying online, then make sure you check the specs & description carefully. Different controllers only work with certain software, and most that I looked at don't have split cue, which is nuts. And the Pioneer DJ SB2 that I bought ONLY works with Serato, which I didn't realise when I bought it!
@@karimayoubi74 Well i want a controller so i can pratice mixing and make mixes like good ol days i had numark pro controller that had the split cue ! But i was thinking bout get this DDJ400 But are you recommending the sb2 or what about DDJ SB3 ?
that weird wibbly sound you get when moving a controller platter really slowly is a result of how digital platters actually work. you've got an encoder that can only register a finite number of steps. normally the software will sort of smooth out these steps into a general "we're going this direction at this speed" but when you move slower than the smoothing algo can deal with, you start to hear each step as a jump forward.
this isn't a problem exclusive to controllers either, DVS can have trouble at ultra low speeds (admittedly much lower than controllers, usually) if the bass response of the deck isn't great, as the tone part of the timecode can start to get attenuated.
in theory, a controller where the slow speed stepping is more noticeable should actually be better for ultra-fast platter movement, since there's less averaging happening that might otherwise smooth out those fast changes.
famitory not every jog wheel (not platter) behaves the same with different software as demonstrated in the video. We used the SB2’s same jog wheel, and the two different software behaved differently.
The thing to take away is not simply “its digital that’s what happens”. Different software results in different sonic behavior due to its algorithm.
That’s why I can do a blind test of someone scratching, and I can easily tell you which software they are using.
@@priyonjoni yeah I agree. as I said, different interpolation windows, maybe taking multiple order moving averages, PID trickery, ECT.
Best 400 review 👍🏽🔥
Mines arriving on friday
Upgrading from a party mix. Cant wait
Got an SB2 for now, but I could see myself having both much like you. But I picked the SB2 because of Serato and other software compatibility (that doesn't need to be mapped)
Just bought one, looking forward to learning from more of your videos!
Too little for my hands, I need something with extra large jog wheels because of my hands can be creative scratching and mixing. I need to learn the techniques before I buy new DJ equipment. I am satisfied with my Gemini CDJ 700s and my Reloop RMX mixer and I does have a SL 2 that provides Serato Dj Software.
Fat handed twat
Hi from Greece !!! Great review my friend. Very helpful... Keep on !!!
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with a mapping if you search in google you can use it on traktor also
16:23 does intro to peter piper routine like it was nothing lol very impressive!
Really good video and love your scratching...