The Pioneer DDJ-FLX6-GT is essentially the original DDJ-FLX6 with a new graphite color scheme and an updated finish on its jog wheels. The controls and core functionality remain virtually the same. So, what exactly changed? Let’s take a closer look!
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Is DDJ-FLX6-GT a simple re-skin of the DDJ-FLX6?
The Pioneer DDJ-FLX6-GT is essentially a refreshed version of the already well-known Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 (you can learn more about the original FLX6 here).
The GT in the name actually stands for “graphite”, referring to the new coloring of the controller’s outer shell and front plate.
The other small yet notable difference lies in the controller’s jog wheels. Their finish has been updated with a new look and slightly different feel. More on that in a short while.
The color scheme changes
The main changes in the DDJ-FLX6-GT have to do with its outer shell coloring. The new matte gray and graphite color scheme is quite a nice touch, however it’s not really that much different from the original FLX6.
In terms of the new colors, they were mainly introduced on the casing and jog wheels – the knobs, faders and buttons kept the same general look.
Let’s now quickly go over the more prominent jog wheel styling changes.
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The jog wheel changes
The slight difference in style of the CDJ size jog wheels on the DDJ-FLX6 is the second thing that makes the FLX6-GT different from the original FLX6.
On the GT, the jog wheel platters have a metallic texture on top, while the outer rings have a rubberized coating instead of the original FLX6 finish.
Otherwise, the jog wheel functionality hasn’t changed. The main difference here is the updated surface and outer-ring finish.
The conclusion – Pioneer DDJ-FLX6-GT
So, as it turns out, comparing the Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 with the DDJ-FLX6-GT is mostly a matter of looks and feel. There are no major changes in functionality between the two devices besides the updated color scheme and jog wheel finish.
All in all, the updated looks of the Pioneer DDJ-FLX6-GT are in my eyes a nice touch, but there isn’t much reason to move from an original FLX6 to the GT version for functionality alone.
If you’re looking beyond the FLX6-GT, the AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6 is the more recent 4-channel step up from the FLX6 platform, with a redesigned layout and a substantially expanded feature set.