Pioneer DJ DDJ-400 Rekordbox Controller - Demo & Review
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Here is our complete demo and review of the new Pioneer DDJ 400 Rekordbox controller. Could this be one of the best controllers for beginner DJs?
In this demo & review, we take a look at the Pioneer DJ DDJ-400 Rekordbox Controller. This controller is perfect for anyone who wants to take their DJing to the next level.
We go over the features of the controller, discuss its performance, and give you our final thoughts. So whether you're a beginner or a seasoned DJ, be sure to check out this demo & review of the Pioneer DJ DDJ-400 Rekordbox Controller!
Learn how to get started with this controller with our tutorial style review. We also share how the differences between the DDJ 400 vs DDJ RB.
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Crossfader so. The software installed. How ever it shows me what’s new. Then it says application error and crashes and takes me to my files filled with Media player files and it won’t work at all
Crossfader do clubs use rekordbox?
How much the price of this DJ in Indian Rupee plizzz???
bruh
Im having an issue with rekordbox and ddj 400. Everytime I beatmatch the tracks get out of beat(misaligned) automatically. It happens with manual beatmatching and sync button both. Can you please help @crossfader
Thanks Danielle Randcliffe
Who knew that little harry was a DJ
Benji “You’re a DJ, Harry!” - “I’m a what???”
Jamie "a dj"
🤣🤣🤣
Fuck!😆😆😆
Also bought a DJ400 controller based on this review about a month ago. Im completely new and when it came i really realised the overwhelming aspect, After playing around with it some and coming back to this review, i realise how this seriously is a great compact tutorial! Thanks Jamie!
Hey, I see you're from the 254. Tell me, how has it been using the 400 so far. Do you still DJ?
fantastic beginner control for all aspiring dj's. Packed full of performance features, really pleased pionner didn;t skimp on 4 pads. Perfect for small studios or limited space areas. light and easy to carry. Quality controller.
Ive always wanted to start djing at home because i love music . Watched this and purchased it today. Let the fun begin.
same lol - how you finding it?
@@henrydixon7615 very fun, messing around on my days off.
@@z0ke
already bored?
@RHONDA FERGUSON 700 including speakers
@@z0ke krk speakers?
I got a Traktor S3 MK3 when just getting into mixing. Now I'm playing in clubs, I really wish I had've gone for this for rekordbox and Pioneer CDJ fluidity... Not to mention how much better the FX are. An independent filter on each channel seems like a godsend considering on the S2 it's part of the effect bank, where only a single effect can be used at any one time.
Mk3 S3? Are you from the future 😅 there's only one S3. 👍🏻
Super useful and the fact that you showed how the sound is affected when you use certain buttons is gold. Thanks amigo.
Thank you so much. Im a new DDj400 user. Your tutorial is the only one I've found so far thats useful.
Great to hear it’s been useful and I hope you’re enjoying your new equipment!
Yeah, me too. I'll test it for my first time on NYE. I hope I'll do a good job :D.
I'm old school. I'm 32 now and I've learnt to mix using turntables and CDJ100. I'm not an entry level in DJing... I'm an entry level for this kind of stuff :D. Loops, FX etc etc.. :)
@@vincenzo012 So how did the gig go?
@@whatsupbudbud yeah it was all good. I really like this controller. The only problem that I've found was cause of my pc .. it crashed once.. but the DDJ was marvellous
Does the mic work for recording?
This is entry level? My mind hurts
How about now 1 year later? Do you dj?
Yeah do you dj?
@@addiboyned9041 stfu
@@addiboyned9041 stfu
Lakhrajan Singh shut up nerd I’ve seen your videos and there shit
10:30 YES PLEASE PIONEER
Are there any new Infos? I would love to buy a DDJ 600 or so..
@@Marv3D Today we can see a first introduction about ddj 800!
Ddj 800 is out
@@itsdimos Still... Instead of having displays in jog wheels in DDJ-800 I'd rather see something like DDJ-400, just bigger, with 4 channels and some audio inputs (maybe like 1-2 chanels).
Thank you!! This is the first (and BEST) presentation of the features of this controller that really goes this in-depth and in a fast-phased manner.
Finally I can say I know what I'm getting into with this controller and I must admit - the features and amount of control seems INCREDIBLE for the price.
DDJ400 is a Recordbox version of the DDJ SB3 of Serato, cues and scratch pad are mostly the differance, but kudos to the longer pitch tempo pad that i wish the SB3 have had it too.
Yeah its a shame they didn't add that longer pitch fader to the SB3.
@@Crossfader sb3 or ddj400, ignore software. for techno/house/electronic/funk
how does one nail a demo this well!?? i don't need to watch any further videos on the topic.. just perfectly done! thanks mate!!
Getting one today. Thanks Jamie. i am a veteran turntableist /DJ who plays mostly with two turntable set ups . but having a small 'to-go' kit is really cool . thanks for the review
do you like it and would you recommend for large events??
I’m not sure I understood what the Keyboard does, can someone explain please?
I got a ddj 200, and I really like it, I thought it was a good idea if you just want to use it for fun (I'm using the DJAY app with Spotify), but unfortunately I felt that I didn't have enough buttons for everything, and after seeing this it makes so much more sense. I only have 8 pads for each side, Top 4, loop, Bottom 4 set up cues. If you want to do this as a hobby and only fun (AND I MEAN JUST FUN, FOR YOURSELF AND SOME SIMPLE EDITS "You can still get complex with practice, but it'll get kind of annoying the limitations), but if you want to get the 400, for hobbies, parties with your friends, or learn how to be a DJ.
The 400 is an immense upgrade from the 200 (for just 100 dollars), so think about it. It does have its limitations the 200, but its 100 dollars cheaper, it works just fine, but limitations.
Spotify support will drop the djay support
@@dp8852 yeah I read that. Makes me very sad
@@noelpaganotti Same here
damn right on the limitations point. i sold my ddj-200 on ebay and I'm now getting a 400 for parties and suchl
This is more than a simple review
I already own a Hercules Inpulse 300 and was looking at these with a view to buying one. Then, came across your video on Dec 12th and went out next day and bought one on the strength of this demo and review. Setup was real quick and was mixing in a few minutes. I found it much easier to beat mix with this than my current Inpulse 300. I really like it.
A couple of negatives though. 1: This deck has to be plugged directly into the Laptop’s USB port, as it doesn’t work with a USB Hub. 2: Rekordbox software is Ver6 and the software licence I got will not be accepted, as they stopped licences with Ver5. So, I had to have “Free Plan” and with that, you do not get full use of your controller, which is rather unfair, after paying nearly £300. So, buyers beware.
Mine works with a hub however, the hub must be powered. The hub I use has buttons to turn the port on and off so when I power down my computer it turns off the lights.
The best review of the DDJ 400 by far. Good Job, Jaimey!!!
Glad you thought so! Thanks for watching and commenting!
..why pioneer didnt tell us that they have changed the sound card on the ddj 400?? its not possible to add fx to the mic input...i have replaced my ddj rb for ddj 400 and now im sooo sorry....Im using the mic sometimes with a singer and its so frustrating not having the fx and bass treble options on the mic....
Not a starter, just getting back in to it. Good controller for people on a low budget, couldn't pay much more so had to compromise. It serves it's purpose well. I do miss the 4 channels but hey whatever
Mine is arriving Thursday!!!!!
I just got this for my son, he loves it, and I will be learning with him.
Really good work ma, i just ordered one yesterday and its on its way right now. Its going to be my first DJ controller ever and i am hella excited to use it. Thanks for putting a great review together for us and setting up expectations up ahead about too many features in RekordBox. I have only used TraktorDJ yet with my mouse so i am hoping that this controller will give me a lot more movement around the board.
Hi mate would you recommend it 7 months later ????
mate you good
@@ja18musik ?
@@samwhale9674 not you i’m replying to his comment well i guess kinda implying your comment, cause he hasn’t replied in a while
still like them?
you can not record the microphone as its a different source, the music is recorded from the software when the mic come out from the hardware. the only way to do this is to use the main output to another sound card which connect to your laptop via usb than use something like Audacity, garage band or logic pro if you on a mac that way it will pick both signals and record everything for you. I hope this helps to solve your issue.
Always the best reviews and demo's. Great work
Thanks
@@Crossfader Do yo un use cds for this mixer
Which would people advise is better for a beginner; this Pioneer DDJ-400 or the Traktor s2 mk3?
Cheers!
They should make a 4 channel entry level DJ controller for 350 or 400.
Thanks to your video lessons, my latest remix reached 12.6k in 3 days. I cannot wait to enroll in your courses! with Love, LSDeejay , thank you so much Crossfader ! 🙏🏻
I hope that we get one above DDJ-1000.
Like DDJ-1X00.
Where we get a normal sized cdj display on each deck and the ability to control multiple rb fx from the controller (not 1 like DDJ-1000).
But let them fix that nasty "beat fx on master = hearable audio lag" bug in the DDJ-1000 first.
The official announcement from Pioneer (on their HP) is "mid may - end juni" --> still not solved
ProudTiger the bug is already fixed! Just download the new rekordbox version and the new firmware for the ddj 1000
best advice if your on the entry level shopping aisle and keep circling around this, get the 200 to get a feel for rekordbox, and if its not you or the controllers are to cramped then at least you'll have a spare and fully portable controller to go with a decent BT speaker like Sony's XB range(you can power this directly from the speaker). myself am leaning towards the numark pro fx something or rather names to long etc. just because of the spaced lay out and the obvious, only downer is the sw downgrade, but I'm only after a entry level controller(with trim level & a soundcard built in) as I am novus still and just wanna play music for people, all them the extra features on the 400 I'll probably never use
Would love to buy myself one of these toys just for fun (home DJing, maybe some backyard gigs but definitely not clubs). Cannot decide between DDJ-400 and Traktor S2 MK3. The forums are not helpful either: all they say is to decide based on the software I’d like to use. But the thing is that I don’t know about that either! I kinda prefer the look of Traktor controllers, but DDJ-400 seems to be built of better materials than S2 MK3. Also people say that Traktor software is hopelessly falling behind the others, lacking features and its development being slow. If I owned an iPad that would decide in Traktor’s favor, but I don’t and not planning to have one. Serato is out of question: I don’t want a piece of crippleware that I have to pay an extra $100 to unlock. Also I’m not planning to scratch - I’d play some deep house / progressive / trance. So what would you suggest? Total DJ noob here, but used to play around with DAW’s and make some music a while ago.
Thanks for this,, i just ordered a new one, tomorrow they will knock at my door 😄
Nice review mate. Brought the sb3 6 weeks ago after heaps of research and it's great. At the start of this review I was thinking maybe I'd made a mistake and should get this one, but cheers for clearing it up that it wouldn't be much of an "upgrade" really
Yeah did the same as you.did not regret
Do you use cds in this pioneer
Ahhh man, I was saving up for the roland dj 500...I produce so thought I would be really into the features. I think this piece is calling my name now. I am picking one up today!
Hello. I am so apreciate for Your tutorial. Today I purchased this DDJ Pioneer - 400. I hope I will like it so much because my current 6 years experience on the laptop controller software only (I dont want to say what is the name of the software) is not enough in these times :) Having the actual DDJ controller I will more easy mix my tracks to sets etc :) Again, thanks for your tutorial and I wish You all the best with recording many more tutorials :)
And I actually bought Roland Serato DJ 202 - not bad but I guess Pioneer is better.
DJ Slavi
I want to buy a controller but I'm new in DJ world. My choice is between Pioneer DDJ 400 , Pioneer DDJ SB3 or Traktor S2 MK3. Can someone tell me which one is better and why? Thanks
i like this guy for his honesty reviews . well done crossfader
I preordered it and i've been watching this video many times! So use full thx!!
Hope you enjoy the controller!
Crossfader oh i will!
How are u getting on
@@h3941 still use it to this day. It's fantastic. Don't need anything else.
@@elliott7268 AHH awesome, do you have any social media platform you wouldn't mind me directly messagin you for some advice with it? Instagram maybe?
hey you got the DDJ-800 almost fully correct except for the mechanical jogwheels
the formatting of this video is so fucking good
Jeez am I getting old!? (47) .. that looks so complicated to remember ? God knows what their flagship one is like!!
The beginning of you explaining what buttons there are was Sooo quick I had to go back a few seconds every 5 seconds xD good video though
I just got a ddj 400 for Christmas and the vid helped a lot with my skills, I hope I become a pro dj when I get older,if I can I'll make my DJ nickname DJkat2, I can't get my hopes up yet but using my ddj is helping me get there, thank you for the help. 👍
Thanks for the vid. My DDJ-400 arrived at the weekend and am loving it! Having never DJ'd before i'm finding it pretty smooth to pick up is a nifty controller, vid was super helpful - count me subscribed Cheers! :D x
I usually check amongst comments to see new alleys to music. I watched your vids on Launchpad and the software for making tracks. I was wondering if you'd made any tracks or recorded some sets? If so, I'd like to check them out if that's alright.
Thanks for the vid! Request video for basic effects application using the DDJ-400. Thanks Jamie!
ive the ddj rb, in ddj 400 they could have put 4 deck controls like the ddj sb 3.
Can't wait to get mine in March 2019 so excited
Got it. So much in this control. But no sync button🤨
Hey I saw your review and demo for the DDJ-SB3, I loved it. I've also been looking at what club set ups are like and that is what I would be striving for. Because of the way this controller is laid out, would it be a better option than the DDJ-SB3 in transitioning to CDJs?
Looks like a great Christmas gift.
i just watched a video about how confusing and sneaky how rekordbox hides what's free and whats not on the rekordbox v.6. I don't know the link cause it was a half an hour ago. So i just purchased a ddj 400 and i am not tech savvy so what software come with the ddj 400? am i going to have headaches with this controller or was the indian guy know what he was talking about? Some one fill me in? Thanks so much.
Always love your vids Jamie - keep it up!
is it worth purchasing this in 2020?
I have sold my pair of xdjs1000s and mixer, in order to make some space for production gear, but now i miss having djing sessions at home.
so i am looking into getting something cheap and small for those sessions
habe ich mich auch gefragt, aber ich glaube die großen unterschiede sind eher ja in der Software ist ja "nur" ein Controller und gebraucht bekommt man die ja auch schon für nur noch 200€ jedoch habe ich mich eher für ein native controls Kontroller entschieden
@@guniwerner800 native instruments?
this is PERFECT for what youre describing, man
@@ezequiels.1028 die stecken hinter TRAKTOR ;)
@@guniwerner800 immer recht interessant, warum die Entscheidung zu Native zu wechseln? Würde mich interessieren
Great Demo & Rev. Found your explanation about using 'shift' in this controller useful for me & also I agree about changing the layout, they should've thought about it themselves honestly lol.
Excellent side by side visual compairison!
Very detailed!
Thanks, we wanted to make sure people could see the difference between the two as clear as possible.
This is awesome.. this is the first entry level controller that resembles the pionner djms gotta love this one
Dang. My ddj-rb came in the mail literally hours after before this video was uploaded
Ah man, it's still a great controller though is the RB!
The ddj400n is a beast of a controller
thinking of a master plan, and this video was very helpful. much thanks!
Saving to buy DDJ 1000 but price seems to be going up, up, up. Couldn't wait, lockdown being off work forced me to grab the 400 to keep 'crossfading' until we get back to some kind of normal! Should I have waited? Naa!
I'm going to buy this and jam out with a xp1 combined, but I'm looking to see what the new mid range pioneer controller will be for the update on the DJJ RR, my guess is jog dial oleds from the DJJ 1000, longer pitch and djm 4000 mixer built in, maybe the pads from xp1, slide fx, the only issue with new ddj 400 would be the pitch being too close to the pads?? I think next updates will implement pioneer rekordbox dmx lighting in future on the ddj 1000
Yeah we're hoping for some of those features to be implemented on the mid range version of this.
Crossfader worth waiting then? Just was looking for rekordbox portable controller for xp1 to combine , this be serato DJ support ?
can you use this with virtual dj?
Littlest has been using a Hercules dj air for a year and now wants something better for chrimbo. My question is the ddj 400 or the ddj sb 3, I didn't look at reviews or ask questions last time and while she has got good use out of it...
License key does not work on version 6. Have to have a subscription plan now.
Great very helpful review! A couple of things would you reccomended this over the Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX, also what are the mic channels like on this & the numark? I've noticed that mic channels usually are rubbish on current DJ Controllers
Anybody else have an issue with the channel faders? My mate has one and when you lower the channel fader to, say, 70%, there's a pretty noticeable decrease in volume... more than you would expect. *Not an issue with the different options on fader curve.* It seems like the unit imposes an extra (decreasing) volume fade for some as yet unknown reason. In the end it's impossible to do any sharp or fast cuts with channel fader because while you are moving the fader up 2, 3 or 4 times between beats, the unit is cutting the volume and you don't get the right result in the output. To put this in Pioneer transform effect terms: you can only do 1/1 fader cut, even a 1/2 fader cuts get lost in an overly attenuated mess, let alone the 1/4 and 1/8 cuts.
Is this an actual issue with this particular unit, or does the DDJ 400 just have extremely poor channel faders? The cross fader is fine, but the channel faders are almost useless... even a slow fade will produce a more attenuated sound. Even with a normal curve, having the fader at 70% sounds like a proper fader at 40%.
Maddening stuff.
Next one...ddj-750?with more handspace between the soundknobs..?
Yeah i'm hoping for something like that!
i kno this probably sounds like a stupid question, but can you dj without a set of monitor speakers eg: use headphones, and maybe a little speaker with an aux and interface or something
I actually think I’m going to upgrade from my ddj 200 to the 400. I know it’s only a small step up but I think it’ll be worth it
trust me it is
It Is worth it, and it's a huge upgrade, for a small amount of money.
So, if you really want a better controller, buy this one, also rekordbox is the best program. And you will get the rekordbox license for free.
Flint Iseger I actually upgraded to the ddj 800 after thinking about it a bit more
Good review. I just have one question, about the music, how can you export the music into the software in your computer? You have to pay the music or you can use the songs downloaded into your computer, can we use streaming portals like Spotify or Itunes?
0:50 and the DDJ 800 is born :)
Definitely getting this controller 100%,.cheers for making my mind up..
This or the Hercules impulse 500? Beginner DJ here and have the SB3 currently but would like something a bit nicer. As I played with the SB3 I noticed I loved the looping aspect... So far. I know for these two systems they have Serato/G something lol and rekordbox but I can Learn any of them pretty well quickly.
What is the main difference between the DDJ400 & Native Instruments S3?
what should i get ddj400 or s2 mk3? super confused they both great
I went with the S2 mk3. The hardware is awesome!! Traktor pro 3 software sucks!! In my opinion. I would go with ddj 400!!!
To combine the pad fx with more fingers works very nice! 👌
seems the color control is moved to a new place and allow each track to be controlled individually?
Hi Crossfader please make a review about Gemini sdj-4000 stand-alone 4-channel DJ controller.
hi guys,any rumors about the replacement model of ddj 400 so far ?
Is this also compatible with Algoriddim's DJay Pro 2?
Yes, officially supported now.
tomorrow I get a ddj 400. I am so exited!!!!
Great video, Informative and made the decision to place the order easy.
Yes ur right bro.. the small space there is not usefull hope they put some features or make wide it and remove the useless space
Thanks very insightful review.. lots of features but how much I will use them I cant say. Maybe the space lose in the middle is two much 🤔 🎶
ddj 400 vs FLX4 2 channel. which 1 is better in term of quality, capacity etc?
I wait for your introduction and opinion about new ddj-800!
Great review, even for a Beginner like me , which tells me I have chunky fingers and the mixer section knobs seem, as you said, too close together, so what entry level would be good for me ?
Great review my friend. Keep it up!!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Do you think that the ddj-RB2 is coming out soon? I wanna make sure I make the right choice about buying my first controller. In your opinion is this Pioneer's Ddj-RB2 or is it yet to be released? Amazing video as always Jamie, keep up the good work! Cheers
Thank you for your advice! I really needed that to make my choice.
I hope that they release the controller between ddj 400 and 1000 soon, because I was planning to buy ddj RR, but that would be stupid, if there is something coming up in the near future. I'm also very curious what improvments could this new controller come with compared to ddj RR
Were you able to make the microphone work and be able to record it? :) Thanks.
Excellent video. Keep up the great work
sweet, ordered. say i have a super PC and can use ableton at the same time, would you recommend that vs the samples? i only got this to practice at home but my team has the latest pioneer gear. i have the sound. etc
Been watching your videos since day dot. I have never been able to figure out how to change the colour of the wave shown on screen. Maybe I have just missed one of your videos and you could point me in the right direction? Keep up the good work mate your killing it!!
If you go to rekordbox setting. Then under the view tab there is a waveform colour setting that you can change from blue to RGB.
Crossfader thank you very much for your reply. Makes build up drops so much easier !
Is there any option to put in a usb stick?
fantastic demo, man! now I want one LOL Thanks for posting +++++
I need someone to tell me this now, Is it possible to use ANY app that is compatible with the DDJ-400?!!!
Is this still a good entry level controller in 2020? are there any better ones now or expected to release anytime soon?!
wish to know that too
How do you think this compares to the sb3?
We're planning on doing a comparison video but it all comes down to the software. The controllers are a very similar build. Slightly better jog wheels and tempo fader on the ddj 400 but the serato dj lite software is great for beginners to get started. Rekordbox has more features available but its also more complex for beginner DJs.