AlphaTheta promises to "liberate your inner DJ" with the DDJ-FLX2, the lightest and most compact DJ controller yet

AlphaTheta, the parent brand that owns Pioneer DJ, has announced the release of a new DJ controller, the DDJ-FLX2. A compact and lightweight controller aimed at novice DJs, the FLX2 is the successor to Pioneer DJs DDJ-200.

The DDJ-FLX2 is a two-channel controller that connects to your smartphone, tablet or laptop via USB-C or Bluetooth to control three of the most popular DJ applications, Rekordbox, Serato DJ and Algoriddim DJay, and mix music from compatible streaming services , including Beatport, Apple Music and TIDAL.

The DDJ-FLX2 is a simple two-deck controller with eight performance pads for triggering loops and samples or controlling Hot Cues and Pad FX. The mixer section features a three-band EQ, with a dual-purpose encoder that controls both Smart CFX and the built-in filter when Smart CFX is disabled.

Smart CFX is a feature that allows users to access built-in presets using multiple effects that can be dialed in using a single encoder. DDJ-FLX2 also offers Smart Fader, a feature that automatically adjusts volume, EQ and BPM, allowing two tracks to blend using just the crossfader, allowing the user to perform clean transitions with minimal effort.

Unlike its predecessor, the DDJ-FLX2 benefits from a built-in sound card, giving you dedicated 3.5mm audio and headphone outputs, meaning you can listen to songs on headphones while the controller is connected to speakers, an essential capability for anyone learning to DJ.

At just 1.2kg, the DDJ-FLX2 is AlphaTheta’s most portable DJ controller yet, and because it can be USB bus-powered, you don’t need an external power supply when connecting it to a computer or mobile device via USB-C connect.

Although cheaper and lighter in operation, the DDJ-FLX2 shares many similarities with the DDJ-FLX4, a controller we detailed in our judgement as a “strong contender for the best DJ controller for beginners on the market”.

AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 costs $179 / £159. Read more on the AlphaTheta website.

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