Name: Pioneer DDJ-400
Brand: Pioneer
SKU: aa00fad7-579f-4d73-9179-3084d75e748a
Price: 498.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.7 (3667 reviews)

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The Pioneer DDJ-400 DJ Controller is a lightweight and compact device that is perfect for beginner to intermediate DJs who want to learn the basics of... more

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The Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 DJ Controller is a versatile and user-friendly option suitable for both beginner and intermediate DJs. It offers a wide range of ... more

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Experts recommend Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 more than Pioneer DDJ-400

As of 12 Sep 2024, experts prefer Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 over Pioneer DDJ-400, but both DJ Controllers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 received 4 recommendations: from Passionate DJ (31 Mar 2022), Home DJ Studio (26 Feb 2024) Guitar Center (25 Jun 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, Pioneer DDJ-400 received only 1 recommendation from MSpot (23 Jul 2022).

Rank	Change	Price	DJ Controller	Passionate DJ	Music Critic	Equipboard	Music Radar	Prime Sound	LandR	MSpot	Home DJ Studio	Guitar Center	gear4music.com
1	-	$299	Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 The Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 DJ Controller is a versatile and user-friendly option suitable for both beginner and intermediate DJs, offering a wide range of effects and compatibility with various devices and software options.	9	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	8	5
33	N/A	Check price	Pioneer DDJ-400 The Pioneer DDJ-400 DJ Controller is a user-friendly and versatile device that is perfect for beginner to intermediate DJs who want to learn the basics of DJing and for professionals who want a streamlined and efficient workflow.	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 23 Jul 2022 MSpot ranked Pioneer DDJ-400 as #4

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#4 out of 10 Pioneer DDJ-400

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Source: www.mspot.com
On 31 Mar 2022 Passionate DJ ranked Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 as #9

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#9 out of 13 Pioneer DDJ-FLX4
Best DJ Controllers Under $500

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Source: passionatedj.com
On 26 Feb 2024 Home DJ Studio ranked Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 as #1

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#1 out of 5 Pioneer DDJ-FLX4
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Source: homedjstudio.com
On 25 Jun 2024 Guitar Center ranked Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 as #8

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#8 out of 14 Pioneer DDJ-FLX4
Best 2-Channel DJ Controller for Beginner DJs

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Source: www.guitarcenter.com
On 20 Oct 2023 gear4music.com ranked Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 as #5

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#5 out of 13 Pioneer DDJ-FLX4

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Source: www.gear4music.com

After counting and adding up the 90 expert endorsements of the September rankings, Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 outranks Pioneer DDJ-400. This is not to say that Pioneer DDJ-400 is a bad option. Like Pioneer DDJ-FLX4, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 is mentioned by key experts in Sep 2024, while Pioneer DDJ-400 is not.

Rank	Change	Price	DJ Controller	Passionate DJ	Music Critic	Equipboard	Music Radar	Prime Sound	LandR	MSpot	Home DJ Studio	Guitar Center	gear4music.com
1	-	$299	Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 The Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 DJ Controller is a versatile and user-friendly option suitable for both beginner and intermediate DJs, offering a wide range of effects and compatibility with various devices and software options.	9	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	8	5
2	-	$1198	Rane Four	-	-	-	3	2	-	-	-	3	12
3	-	$279	Pioneer DDJ REV1 The Pioneer DDJ REV1 DJ Controller is a versatile and reliable controller suitable for both beginner and advanced DJs, with a battle-style layout, powerful effects section, and compatibility with Serato DJ software.	10	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	13	4
4	-	$300	Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is a durable and versatile DJ controller with a user-friendly interface, a variety of effects, and compatibility with Serato DJ Pro and DJUCED software.	-	-	-	2	-	-	-	2	-	6
5	-	$1199	Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR The Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR is a versatile and user-friendly DJ controller that offers a range of features to enhance your DJ performance, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals.	-	2	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-
6	-	$89	Numark DJ2GO2 Touch The Numark DJ2GO2 Touch is a compact and portable 2-channel DJ controller with touch capacitive jog-wheels, pitch faders, and four pad modes, ideal for beginner DJs or as a backup setup for small gigs.	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	6	2
7	-	Check price	Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB2 The Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB2 is a portable and versatile two-channel DJ controller with high-quality built-in effects, intuitive layout, and compatibility with various DJ software.	-	1	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
8	-	$95	Hercules Starlight The Hercules DJControl Starlight is a compact and lightweight DJ controller with touch-sensitive jogwheels, performance pads, and a variety of effects, suitable for novice DJs who want a simple and easy-to-use device for their gigs.	-	-	-	-	-	1	5	-	-	-
9	-	$325	Native Traktor Kontrol S2 Mk3	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	8
10	-	$1999	Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV7	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	11
11	-	Check price	Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX The Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX is a versatile and portable 4-channel DJ controller with built-in LCD screens, large jog wheels, and dedicated FX buttons, making it an ideal choice for beginner and intermediate DJs who prioritize ease of transportation and compatibility with Serato DJ software.	13	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	3
12	-	$967	Native Instruments S4 Mk3 The Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 Mk3 DJ Controller is a versatile and feature-packed device that is well-suited for DJs who require multiple channels and a variety of inputs and outputs for their performances.	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	12	7
13	-	Check price	Reloop Mixon-4 The Reloop Mixon-4 DJ Controller is a versatile and durable device with a user-friendly interface, multiple inputs and outputs, and compatibility with various software packages and operating systems, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals.	-	8	-	6	7	-	-	-	-	-
14	-	$325	Traktor Kontrol S2 The Traktor Kontrol S2 DJ Controller is a well-designed and feature-rich two-channel controller suitable for beginner and professional DJs, with a club-standard layout, smooth and accurate physical controls, and compatibility with both Mac and Windows operating systems.	12	-	-	-	-	-	7	5	-	-
15	-	Check price	Pioneer DDJ-SB3 The Pioneer DDJ-SB3 DJ Controller is a versatile and user-friendly option for beginner and intermediate DJs, offering essential controls, customizable features, and compatibility with popular DJ software.	-	-	-	-	-	2	2	-	-	-
16	-	Check price	Numark Mixtrack Pro II The Numark Mixtrack Pro II is a user-friendly and versatile two-channel DJ controller that offers a range of features and functions for DJs of all skill levels.	-	3	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	-
21	-	Check price	Native Instruments S4 MK2 The Native Instruments S4 MK2 DJ controller is a versatile and powerful 4-channel controller that is ideal for DJs who want to mix and transition between multiple audio sources in real-time, with an intuitive and comprehensive design, high-quality effects, and durable build quality.	-	7	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
22	-	$1349	Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 The Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 is a professional-grade DJ controller with a range of features and controls, ideal for DJs who prefer a simpler setup and focus on creating a seamless transition between two tracks.	8	-	-	-	5	-	-	-	-	-
23	-	$849	Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 The Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 DJ Controller is a versatile and feature-packed device that offers a range of capabilities for DJs, with its four audio channels, wide range of effects, user-friendly interface, high build quality, portability, and compatibility with popular DJ software.	4	-	-	-	10	-	-	-	-	-
24	-	$1099	Pioneer DDJ-REV5	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	10
25	-	Check price	Pioneer Pro DDJ-SX2 The Pioneer Pro DDJ-SX2 DJ controller is a versatile, high-quality, and user-friendly device that offers exceptional build quality, portability, and compatibility with most software and operating systems.	-	9	-	-	8	-	-	-	-	-
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