Pioneer DJ Controller - Comparison of all DJ Controllers 2023

If you want to choose a Pioneer DJ controller, you can quickly lose track of what's going on. Here you will find an overview of which models will be available in 2023 and how they differ:

Which Pioneer DJ controller is right one for me?

It depends on your budget and which features you need. For beginners, there's a wide range of affordable Pioneer controllers that are great for getting started with your first mixes. The big professional features and gimmicks such as sampler, sequencer or Beat FX are maybe not yet needed here. They are reduced to the essentials. Here is a small Pioneer controller purchasing guide with models, divided by user level, which we think are particularly interesting.

Beginners and novices

If you're looking for an entry-level Pioneer controller, you'll find a wide range of options. Pioneer covers the entry-level segment very well and can convince with high-quality built controllers at a reasonable price. To get a quick overview of all the features, take a look at our extensive comparison chart below.

For beginners who are just beginning with DJing, the following Pioneer DDJ models are well suited:

go to the pioneer ddj-flx4 dj controllerin the shop

Pioneer DDJ-FLX4: With the FLX4, beginners get a fully equipped controller that leaves nothing to be desired. In addition to Serato DJ and rekordbox for PC and Mac, the compact FLX also supports rekordbox for iOS and Android.

The clean layout and integrated Smart Mixing functions make it easy for users to get started with DJing.

 

go to the pioneer ddj-Rev1 dj controllerin the shop

Pioneer DDJ-REV1: The latest Serato DJ controller for beginners can inspire with a bunch of new features and functions.

Especially the extra large jog wheels and a microphone input are not a matter of course in this price range.

pioneer ddj-200 dj controller

Pioneer DDJ-200: The currently most affordable model from Pioneer is designed for all beginners who want to get a taste of DJing.

Nevertheless, the controller is well equipped and is compatible with rekordbox, WeDJ and other apps on iOS and Android. The recommendation for all newcomers!

Advanced users

If you've been djing for a while and have gained some experience, or maybe you want to switch from analogue to digital, the Pioneer controllers in the mid-price range are interesting for you. Equipped with 4 channels, professional effects and many features that make djing easier, they offer enough features to make advanced users and even professionals happy.

ddj-1000 pioneer controller

Pioneer DDJ-FLX10: The controller flagship and successor of the DDJ-1000 inspires advanced as well as professionals. Can convince with the familiar club layout and many professional features such as STEMS..

One of the most popular Pioneer DJ controller models on the market and our recommendation, who is looking for a reliable and high quality controller and wants to work with both Serato and rekordbox!!

Pioneer ddj flx6

Pioneer DDJ-FLX6: If you are looking for a controller that is equally suitable for both rekordbox and Serato DJ and can convince with an excellent price-performance ratio, the DDJ-FLX6 is the right choice.

The controller offers 4 channels, 206mm full-size jog wheels and Merge FX buttons that make mixing difficult tracks easier

Professionals & Power Users

Everyone who DJs professionally or works in radio or television will find the right controller in the professional segment of Pioneer. Equipped with tons of features, the power user will be happy.

ddj rev7 controller

Pioneer DDJ-REV7: The Serato flagship offers all the features that are required of a professional DJ controller and more. With its motorized jog wheels with acrylic finish, the REV7 comes extremely close to real vinyl in feel and operation.

Of course, you can expect a fully featured controller limited only by the skill of the user, including 22 Beat FX, performance pads with multiple modes, adjustable crossfader curves, and much more!

Overview of all current Pioneer DDJ controllers

Here are all the features, details and characteristics of the Pioneer DDJ Controller Series listed. You can compare all models directly and see what features the dj controller offers and which ones you might have to miss.

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 Pionner DDJ-200 Top ViewPionner DDJ-REV1 Top ViewPionner DDJ-FLX4 Top ViewPionner DDJ-XP2 Top ViewPionner DDJ-FLX6 Top ViewPionner DDJ-FLX6-GT Top ViewPionner DDJ-REV5 Top ViewPionner DDJ-FLX10 Top ViewPionner DDJ-REV7 Top View
Model DDJ-200 DDJ-REV1 DDJ-FLX4 DDJ-XP2 DDJ-FLX6 DDJ-FLX6-GT DDJ-REV5 DDJ-FLX10 DDJ-REV7
Price 169 € 309 € 319€ 329 € 619 € 649 € 1099 € 1649 € 2149 €
Channels 2 Channels 2 Channels 2 Channels 2 Channels 4 Channels 4 Channels 2 + 2 Channels 4 Channels 4 Channels
Type DJ-Controller DJ-Controller DJ-Controller Add-On Controller DJ-Controller DJ-Controller DJ-Controller DJ-Controller DJ-Controller
Standalone No No No No No No No No No
Pads Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Display No No No No No No No No Yes
Software
  • rekordbox dj
  • WeDJ dvs
  • Serato DJ Lite
  • Serato DJ Lite
  • rekordbox dj
  • rekordbox (iOS / Android)
  • rekordbox dj
  • rekordbox dvs
  • rekordbox dj
  • Serato Pitch n Time
  • Serato FX Pack
  • rekordbox dj
  • Serato Pitch n Time
  • Serato FX Pack
  • VirtualDJ (Compatible)
  • Traktor Pro 3 (TSI)
  • Serato DJ Pro
  • Serato Pitch n Time DJ
  • rekordbox dj
  • Serato DJ Pro
  • Serato Pitch n Time DJ
  • Serato DJ Pro
  • Serato Pitch n Time
Inputs -
  • 1 Mic (6,3 mm Jack)
  • 1 Mic (6,3 mm Jack)
-
  • 1 Mic (6,3 mm Jack)
  • 1 Mic (6,3 mm Jack)
  • 1 AUX (RCA)
  • 1 Mic (6,3 mm Jack)
  • 1 Mic (XLR/Jack)
  • 2 Line (RCA)
  • 2 Phono/Line (RCA)
  • 2 Mic (XLR & 6,3 mm Jack)
  • 2 Phono (RCA)
  • 2 Line (RCA)
  • 2 Mic (XLR/6,3 mm Jack Combo, 6,3 mm Jack)
Outputs
  • 1 Master (Mini-jack)
  • 1 Headphone (Mini-jack)
  • 1 Master (RCA)
  • 1 Headphone (Mini-jack)
  • 1 Master (RCA)
  • 1 Headphone (Mini-jack)
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  • 1 Master (RCA)
  • 1 Booth (RCA)
  • 2 Headphone (6,3 mm Jack, 3,5 mm Jack)
  • 1 Master (RCA)
  • 1 Booth (RCA)
  • 2 Headphone (6,3 mm Jack, 3,5 mm Jack)
  • 2 Master (XLR, RCA)
  • 1 Booth (6,3 mm Jack)
  • 2 Kopfhörer (6,3 mm Jack, 3,5 mm Jack)
  • 2x USB-C
  • 2 Master (XLR, RCA)
  • 1 Booth (6,3 mm Jack)
  • 2 Headphone (1/4-inch stereo jack, 3.5-mm stereo mini-jack)
  • 1 DMX
  • 1 Booth (6,3 mm Jack)
  • 2 Headphone (6,3 mm Jack, mini-jack)
  • 2 Master (XLR, RCA)
Audio Interface - 24 Bit/44.1 kHz 24 Bit/48 kHz - 24 Bit/44.1 kHz 24 Bit/44.1 kHz 24 Bit/44.1 kHz 24 Bit/44.1 kHz 24 Bit/48 kHz
Jog-Wheels Plastic 154 mm Plastic 111 mm Plastic - 206 mm Plastic - On Jog Displays 206 mm Plastic - On Jog Displays 206 mm Plastic - On Jog Displays

170 mm - On-Jog Displays

207 mm Acrylic - On-Jog Displays
Pad FX Yes - Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Filter High and low pass filters High and low pass filters High and low pass filters - High and low pass filters High and low pass filters High and low pass filters High and low pass filters High and low pass filters
Sampler - 8 slots x 4 banks 16 Slots (rekordbox)4 Slots (Serato) - 16 slots x 4 banks 16 slots x 4 banks 8 slots x 4 banks 16 slots x 4 banks 8 slots x 4 banks
Hot Cues 8 4 8 (rekordbox)4 (Serato) - 8 8 8 16 8
Beat Jump - - Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Manual Loop Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Autoloop - Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Slip Mode - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Needle Search - - - - - - Yes - -
Weight 1.2 kg 2.1 kg 2.1 kg 1.5 kg 3,8 kg 3,8 kg 6.2 kg 6.7 kg 10.7 kg
Width 378 mm 526 mm 482 mm 333 mm 676 mm 676 mm 736 mm 716 mm 732 mm
Depth 48 mm 59 mm 59 mm 42 mm 69 mm 69 mm 73 mm 73 mm 82 mm
Height 208 mm 255 mm 273 mm 235 mm 346 mm 346 mm 377 mm 400 mm 382 mm

Pioneer Standalone Controller - XDJ Series

The DDJ series consists purely of controllers that require a laptop or computer as host. They are controllers that do not operate on their own. If you want to be completely independent from a computer, you need a DJ controller that can work standalone, i.e. no PC or laptop is required and it comes with its own processor, memory and operating system. Pioneer labels these controllers with an XDJ in the front of their name.

The XDJ series does not only consist of controllers, but also as standalone media players that can play music from USB sticks and hard drives. They are mainly aimed at professional DJs who play in larger clubs and festivals. Since this overview only deals with DJ controllers, we will only focus on the controllers of the XDJ series.

Current XDJ controllers in detail

With the XDJ series you can't differentiate between beginner and professional models. All models are aimed at the ambitious (semi-)professional who regularly plays in streams or clubs and is looking for a reliable model that remains stable in operation even in critical situations.

As the complete series works standalone and with its own operating system, a laptop or computer failure can be reduced to a minimumPioneer dj equipment has been tried and tested for years in clubs and festivals and has proven to be reliable workhorses. This also applies to the XDJ controllers.

Decisive for the purchase decision here is only the variety of features and functions that you can expect for your money.

go to the pioneer XDJ-rr dj controller in the shop

Pioneer XDJ-RR: With the XDJ-RR you get a compact standalone controller that provides all the important features and functions of the large NXS-2 series. You can create professional sets on a total of 2 channels. The XDJ-RR comes with a full version of rekordbox DJ, with which the controller can also work.

You will have to compromise on the slightly smaller jog wheels, fewer inputs/outputs, fewer effects and only 4 pads per deck.

go to the pioneer xdj-rx3 dj controller in the shop

Pioneer XDJ-RX3: The RX3 comes with an extra large 10.1 inch WXGA touch display and impresses with phenomenal usability and some new and clever features. Besides the extremely rich effects section, which is equipped with 14 Beat FX and 6 Sound Color FX, jog wheels with on-jog displays are waiting to be used.

New features like Touch Preview for previewing by pressing the waveform or Release FX for an easy exit from effect chains make the RX3 probably the most complete of all controllers. Additionally, this controller works standalone as well as with rekordbox DJ and also Serato DJ Pro.

pioneer Xdj-xz dj controller

Pioneer XDJ-XZ: The current top model from Pioneer is aimed at all professionals who do not want to make any compromises. This controller offers all the advantages that a professional DJ is looking for. A large 206 mm jog wheel with on-jog displays, 4 channels (2 standalone) a large display and a total of 14 Beat FX effects and the 6 Sound Color FX make every DJ's heart beat faster. Rekordbox dj is included.

Additional compatibility is available for Serato DJ Pro, rekordbox video, rekordbox dvs and Serato DVS (fee required). This makes the XDJ-XZ Pioneer's most comprehensive standalone DJ controller available today and our tip for all (semi) professionals.

All XDJ Controllers in the overview

All features, details, functions and technical data of the XDJ controller series can be found in the practical overview below:

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 Pioneer XDJ-RR Top ViewPionner DJ XDJ-RX3 Top ViewPionner DJ XDJ-XZ Top View
Model XDJ-RR XDJ-RX3 XDJ-XZ
Price 1229 € 2049 € 2479 €
Channels 2 Channels 2 Channels 2 Channels (4 Channels as Midi-Controller)
Type DJ-Controller DJ-Controller DJ-Controller
Standalone Yes Yes Yes
Pads Yes Yes Yes
Display Yes Yes Yes
Software inc. rekordbox dj rekordbox dj rekordbox dj
Inputs
  • 1x AUX (RCA)
  • 1x Mic (XLR & 6,3 mm Jack)
  • 2x Line (RCA)
  • 2x Phono (RCA)
  • 2x MIC (XLR & 1/4 inch TRS Jack)
  • 1x AUX (RCA)
  • 2x Line (RCA)
  • 2x Phono (RCA)
  • 1x AUX (RCA)
  • 2x MIC (XLR & 1/4 inch TRS Jack)
Outputs
  • 1x Master (XLR)
  • 1x Master (RCA)
  • 2x Headphone-Monitor
  • 1x Master (XLR)
  • 1x Master (RCA)
  • 1x Booth (6,3 mm Jack)
  • 2x Headphone-Monitor
  • 2x Master (XLR, RCA)
  • 1x Booth (6,3 mm Jack)
  • 2x Phones
Audio Interface 24 Bit/44.1 kHz 24 Bit/44.1 kHz 24 Bit/44.1 kHz
Jog-Wheels 111 mm Plastic 135 mm Plastic 206 mm Aluminum
Beat FX
  • Echo
  • Reverb
  • Flanger
  • Delay
  • Echo
  • Ping Pong
  • Spiral
  • Reverb
  • Trans
  • Filter
  • Flanger
  • Phaser
  • Pitch
  • Slip Roll
  • Roll
  • Vinyl Brake
  • Helix
  • Delay
  • Echo
  • Filter
  • Flanger
  • Helix
  • Phaser
  • Ping Pong
  • Pitch
  • Slip Roll
  • Spiral
  • Reverb
  • Roll
  • Trans
  • Vinyl Brake
Sound Color FX
  • Dub Echo
  • Pitch
  • Noise
  • Filter
  • Space
  • Dub Echo
  • Sweep
  • Noise
  • Crush
  • Filter
  • Space
  • Dub Echo
  • Sweep
  • Noise
  • Crush
  • Filter
Filter High and low pass filters High and low pass filters High and low pass filters
Hot Cues 8 8 8
Beat Loop Yes Yes Yes
Beat Jump Yes Yes Yes
Slip Loop Yes Yes Yes
Beat Sync Yes Yes Yes
Quantize Yes Yes Yes
WaveZoom Yes Yes Yes
Manual Loop Yes Yes Yes
Weight 5.2 kg 9.3 kg 13.0 kg
Width 625 mm 728 mm 878 mm
Lenght 74 mm 118 mm 118 mm
Depth 388 mm 469 mm 466 mm