Setup
Licensing & software
This is a Serato DJ Lite hardware unlocked device, meaning it unlocks Serato DJ Lite when connected.
It is also a paid upgrade to Serato DJ Pro device, meaning it requires the purchase & activation of a Serato DJ Pro license, in order to be used with Serato DJ Pro.
Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Lite installed:
You can also try Serato DJ Pro, before making a purchase:
Drivers & firmware
The AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 does not require manufacturer-specific drivers on either Windows or Mac operating systems.
Overview
| # | DDJ-FLX2 CONTROL | FUNCTION |
| 1 | USB | Connect USB cable to PC |
| 2 | KENSINGTON LOCK | Connect Kensington Lock to secure the device |
| 3 | MASTER OUTPUT |
Connect speakers via a 3.5mm (1/8") jack Master output volume control |
| 4 | HEADPHONE OUTPUT |
Connect headphones via a 1/8" audio output Headphone output volume control |
| # | DDJ-FLX2 CONTROL | FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| 1 | JOG WHEEL | Turn jog to bend pitch or control waveform within Serato DJ in vinyl mode | Fast track waveform scroll |
| 2 | CFX |
Applies selected Channel FX SEE CHANNEL FX FOR MORE INFORMATION When Smart CFX is engaged, turn knob left or right for High Pass Filter or Low Pass Filter respectively, while the selected Smart FX is applied in increasing amounts. Track gain fades out as filter control reaches maximum state, allowing for smooth transitions |
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| 3 | EQ | Adjust channel equalizer (HI, MID, LOW) | - |
| 4 | MASTER CUE | Press to cue master channel for monitoring in headphones | Engage or disengage Smart CFX |
| 5 | CHANNEL CUE | Press to cue a channel for monitoring in the headphones |
Headphone 1 arms echo Smart CFX (default) Headphone 2 arms reverb Smart CFX |
| 6 | BEAT SYNC |
Press to turn SYNC on (per deck) Press and hold to disable SYNC (per deck) |
Pad Mode Selection |
| 7 | TEMPO SLIDER | Adjust tempo/pitch | - |
| 8 | PERFORMANCE PADS | SEE PERFORMANCE PADS SECTION | - |
| 9 | SMART FADER |
Press the Smart Fader button to engage or disengage the desired FX. Close channel fader, or crossfader, to apply FX in increasing amounts while track gain fades out, allowing for smooth transitions |
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| 10 | CROSSFADER | Crossfade audio between channels 1-2 | - |
| 11 | CHANNEL FADER | Adjust channel volume | - |
| 12 | PLAY/PAUSE | Toggles Play/Pause on selected deck | Stutter play |
| 13 | CUE | Cues from temp cue point/Set temp cue point | Load previous track |
| 14 | SHIFT | Shift modifier, which can be held while using another control for the secondary SHIFT function |
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Performance Pads
The AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 has 8 performance pads split across 4 modes.
In Serato DJ Lite, in all pad modes, pad 5 loads the previous track, pads 6 and 7 rewind and fast-forward the playing track, and pad 8 performs the Censor function.
Hold SHIFT and press the BEAT SYNC button to enter Pad Selection Mode. Once in this mode, press pads 1 - 4 to enter the corresponding pad mode.
HOT CUE:
Press PAD 1 in Pad Selection Mode to enter HOT CUE mode.
Pads 1-4 trigger Serato DJ Pro Cue points, and if no Cue point is present on that slot/ pad, pressing that pad will set a Cue point. Holding the SHIFT button while pressing a pad will delete the Cue point from the respective pad/slot.
PAD FX mode:
Press PAD 2 in Pad Selection Mode to enter PAD FX mode.
Pad FX mode allows the user to trigger quick and powerful preconfigured FX in an intuitive manner.
Pads 1-4 can be pressed and held to apply FX, which consists of Echo, Flanger, Reverb & Repeater.
AUTO LOOP mode:
Press PAD 3 in Pad Selection Mode to enter AUTO LOOP mode.
Pads 1-4 trigger an autoloop of variable size. The loop selection area in the Serato DJ Lite user interface allows you to influence the 4 available autoloop sizes.
SAMPLER mode:
Press PAD 4 in Pad Selection Mode to enter SAMPLER mode.
Press pads 1-4 in this mode to trigger samples loaded into the Serato DJ Pro Sampler. Holding SHIFT while pressing a Pad will stop a currently playing Sampler slot or load a new sample to the Sampler slot if it is empty.
Help
Show Tooltips
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Lite, then Show Tooltips to enable Tooltips. Tooltips provide a handy way to learn the various features of Serato DJ Lite.
Move the mouse over a section of the software to bring up a context-sensitive tooltip that describes the feature.
Click on the Help button again to turn off Tooltips.
Show Shortcut Keys
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Lite, then click Show Shortcut Keys to launch a pop-up window displaying shortcut keyboard combinations.
These shortcuts can help you perform various actions quickly, such as triggering specific deck functions, controlling playback, or navigating the library.
Watch Tutorials
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Lite, then Watch Tutorials to launch
your default internet browser and watch tutorials to help you get familiar with Serato DJ Lite.
Get Support
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Lite, then Get Support to launch your default internet browser and navigate to the Serato DJ Lite knowledge base, where you can find helpful articles and guides on Serato DJ Lite. Alternatively, type keywords in the Search Help box to search the Serato DJ Lite knowledge base for specific, related topics.