Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4 vs. Native Instruments Traktor MX2

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Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4

Native Instruments Traktor MX2

Overview

Mixer channels

DDJ-FLX4: 2
Traktor MX2: 2

Built-in audio interface

DDJ-FLX4: Yes
Traktor MX2: Yes

Operation mode

DDJ-FLX4: Computer / mobile
Traktor MX2: Computer

Controller layout

DDJ-FLX4: Club / standard
Traktor MX2: Club / standard

Jog / platter type

DDJ-FLX4: Capacitive-touch
Traktor MX2: Capacitive-touch

Master output class

DDJ-FLX4: Unbalanced
Traktor MX2: Unbalanced

Standalone playback

DDJ-FLX4: No
Traktor MX2: No

Standalone mixer

DDJ-FLX4: No
Traktor MX2: No

Software & operation

Official software support

Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4

rekordbox

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: Yes

Serato DJ

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: Yes (Lite)

Lite is free; Pro requires a separate paid license or subscription.

Traktor

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: -
Included license: Yes (Play)

Free Traktor Play license via Native Access when the controller is connected. Traktor Pro is supported with a separate license.

VirtualDJ

Official support: Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock: -

djay

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: -

Works with the free version of djay; djay Pro requires a subscription.

Native Instruments Traktor MX2

Traktor

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: -
Included license: Yes (Pro)

VirtualDJ

Official support: Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock: -

Decks & mixer

Deck control

DDJ-FLX4: 2
Traktor MX2: 2

Physical deck sections

DDJ-FLX4: 2
Traktor MX2: 2

DVS

DDJ-FLX4: No
Traktor MX2: No

Channel gain / trim knobs

DDJ-FLX4: Yes
Traktor MX2: Yes

EQ bands per channel

DDJ-FLX4: 3
Traktor MX2: 3

Per-channel filter

DDJ-FLX4: Yes Through the Smart CFX knob.
Traktor MX2: Yes

User-replaceable crossfader

DDJ-FLX4: No
Traktor MX2: No

Hardware crossfader curve

DDJ-FLX4: No
Traktor MX2: No

Connections

Master output

DDJ-FLX4: 2 × RCA (unbalanced)
Traktor MX2: 2 × RCA (unbalanced)
1 × 3.5 mm stereo

Booth output

DDJ-FLX4: None
Traktor MX2: None

Headphones

DDJ-FLX4: 1 × 3.5 mm stereo
Traktor MX2: 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
1 × 3.5 mm stereo

Microphone inputs

DDJ-FLX4: 1 × 6.35 mm TS
Traktor MX2: 1 × 6.35 mm TRS

Line / phono inputs

DDJ-FLX4: None
Traktor MX2: None

Aux input

DDJ-FLX4: None
Traktor MX2: None

Computer USB

DDJ-FLX4: 1 × USB-C
Traktor MX2: 1 × USB-C

Dual-computer support

DDJ-FLX4: No
Traktor MX2: No

DMX output

DDJ-FLX4: No
Traktor MX2: No

Built-in speakers

DDJ-FLX4: No
Traktor MX2: No

Connection exceptions

DDJ-FLX4: Second USB-C port supplies power only.
Traktor MX2: -

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter diameter

DDJ-FLX4: 111.6 mm lower numeric value
Traktor MX2: ≈ 140 mm higher numeric value

Jog display

DDJ-FLX4: No
Traktor MX2: No

Jog display technology

DDJ-FLX4: No display
Traktor MX2: No display

Feel / tension adjustment

DDJ-FLX4: No
Traktor MX2: No

Tempo fader length

DDJ-FLX4: 60 mm
Traktor MX2: -

Performance & FX

Pads per deck

DDJ-FLX4: 8
Traktor MX2: 8

Velocity-sensitive pads

DDJ-FLX4: No
Traktor MX2: No

Pad backlighting

DDJ-FLX4: Single-color
Traktor MX2: RGB

Dedicated stems controls

DDJ-FLX4: No
Traktor MX2: -

Hardware FX

DDJ-FLX4: No
Traktor MX2: No

FX controls

DDJ-FLX4: Knobs / buttons
Traktor MX2: Knobs / buttons

Extra features

DDJ-FLX4: Smart Fader
Smart CFX
Traktor MX2: -

Display & media

Main display

DDJ-FLX4: No display
Traktor MX2: No display

Touchscreen technology

DDJ-FLX4: No touchscreen
Traktor MX2: No touchscreen

Media / storage

DDJ-FLX4: None
Traktor MX2: None

Network / wireless

DDJ-FLX4: Bluetooth MIDI
Traktor MX2: None

Size & power

Width

DDJ-FLX4: 482 mm lower numeric value
Traktor MX2: 511.4 mm higher numeric value

Depth

DDJ-FLX4: 272.8 mm lower numeric value
Traktor MX2: 323.1 mm higher numeric value

Height

DDJ-FLX4: 59.2 mm lower numeric value
Traktor MX2: 61.9 mm higher numeric value

Weight

DDJ-FLX4: 2.1 kg lower numeric value
Traktor MX2: 2.73 kg higher numeric value

Power source

DDJ-FLX4: USB bus-powered For mobile operation, use a separate USB power adapter: 9 V / 3 A.
Traktor MX2: AC adapter

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)

DDJ-FLX4: 16 / 24
Traktor MX2: 24

Sample rate (kHz)

DDJ-FLX4: 44.1 / 48
Traktor MX2: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96

Frequency response

DDJ-FLX4: 20 Hz–20 kHz
Traktor MX2: -

Signal-to-noise ratio (dB)

DDJ-FLX4: 103
Traktor MX2: -

Master out THD (USB, %)

DDJ-FLX4: 0.005
Traktor MX2: -

Audio note

DDJ-FLX4: USB path; S/N at rated output, A-weighted; THD measured over 20 Hz–20 kHz.
Traktor MX2: RCA main: 109 dB A-weighted dynamic range; 0.001% THD+N (NI specification).

Notable included items

DDJ-FLX4: USB Type-C cable
Traktor MX2: -

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