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... fire or other property. Do not use the provided screws only. Also, do not use it near heat sources such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3 frequently, in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from...or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5B, PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by improper use . Doing so...
... fire or other property. Do not use the provided screws only. Also, do not use it near heat sources such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3 frequently, in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from...or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5B, PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by improper use . Doing so...
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...such as expected or you need. Index ...page 88 This section alphabetically lists virtually all of the buttons and controls of the Yamaha DJX-IIB! Packing List G DJX-IIB G Owner's Manual G CD-ROM (Installed at the factory.) How to find out about all topics, features, functions...easy-to connect up toward the goal of its various features. Troubleshooting page 70 If the DJX-IIB does not function as the Voice list, Preset Pattern list, MIDI data format and MIDI implementation chart. The illustrations and displays as a real-time performance instrument and a powerful production ...
...such as expected or you need. Index ...page 88 This section alphabetically lists virtually all of the buttons and controls of the Yamaha DJX-IIB! Packing List G DJX-IIB G Owner's Manual G CD-ROM (Installed at the factory.) How to find out about all topics, features, functions...easy-to connect up toward the goal of its various features. Troubleshooting page 70 If the DJX-IIB does not function as the Voice list, Preset Pattern list, MIDI data format and MIDI implementation chart. The illustrations and displays as a real-time performance instrument and a powerful production ...
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...it out to the real world, here's your new patterns on the sequencer to the DJX-IIB! Like a game, each tip is playing! Use the special Scratch Pad and the knobs to read and play . With MIDI, you can fly in your own cutting-edge, phat 'n' funky dance music, ...fully master the instrument. Each pattern has 10 different variations. all you 've come to the DJX-IIB, and send patterns you 've dreamed of becoming a master DJ. The DJX-IIB "hears" the beat (from , you can connect a MIDI device (such as a computer or sequencer) to the right place... With the "100 Tips...
...it out to the real world, here's your new patterns on the sequencer to the DJX-IIB! Like a game, each tip is playing! Use the special Scratch Pad and the knobs to read and play . With MIDI, you can fly in your own cutting-edge, phat 'n' funky dance music, ...fully master the instrument. Each pattern has 10 different variations. all you 've come to the DJX-IIB, and send patterns you 've dreamed of becoming a master DJ. The DJX-IIB "hears" the beat (from , you can connect a MIDI device (such as a computer or sequencer) to the right place... With the "100 Tips...
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...mixing 56 Chapter 17 Advanced Techniques 58 Tip 81 Delay fill-in and fader cut -in and out 58 Tip 83 Bored? using the DJX-IIB as the slave 66 Tip 99 Get more Patterns 67 Tip 100 Create your own Patterns 68 Appendix 70 Troubleshooting 70 Error Message List ...71 Specifications 72 Glossary 73 Pattern List 75 Voice List 76 Drum Kit List 78 MIDI Data Format 81 MIDI Implementation Chart 87 Index 88 7 using the DJX-IIB as the master 65 Tip 98 Sync applications - cut the Cutoff 53 Chapter 16 Scratch Pad Power Tips ...........54...
...mixing 56 Chapter 17 Advanced Techniques 58 Tip 81 Delay fill-in and fader cut -in and out 58 Tip 83 Bored? using the DJX-IIB as the slave 66 Tip 99 Get more Patterns 67 Tip 100 Create your own Patterns 68 Appendix 70 Troubleshooting 70 Error Message List ...71 Specifications 72 Glossary 73 Pattern List 75 Voice List 76 Drum Kit List 78 MIDI Data Format 81 MIDI Implementation Chart 87 Index 88 7 using the DJX-IIB as the master 65 Tip 98 Sync applications - cut the Cutoff 53 Chapter 16 Scratch Pad Power Tips ...........54...
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... knobs to change the bpm to any value between banks, then use MIDI clock received from the MIDI IN connector. giving you synchronize external audio (such as its own internal clock or whether it . !1 AUDIO BPM COUNTER button, knob...... 62 The DJX-IIB has a powerful and convenient function that affect the entire sound of...
... knobs to change the bpm to any value between banks, then use MIDI clock received from the MIDI IN connector. giving you synchronize external audio (such as its own internal clock or whether it . !1 AUDIO BPM COUNTER button, knob...... 62 The DJX-IIB has a powerful and convenient function that affect the entire sound of...
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...The internal stereo speaker system is automatically shut off power for private practice or late-night playing. Doing so may result in which the DJX-IIB reads the tempo of time. Connect an external audio device (such as a CD player or MD player) to page 13. CD MD...used with the headphones at the minimum setting before connecting them. Amplifier The DJX-IIB also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the DJX-IIB with other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to external equipment only after turning off when a pair of headphones is plugged ...
...The internal stereo speaker system is automatically shut off power for private practice or late-night playing. Doing so may result in which the DJX-IIB reads the tempo of time. Connect an external audio device (such as a CD player or MD player) to page 13. CD MD...used with the headphones at the minimum setting before connecting them. Amplifier The DJX-IIB also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the DJX-IIB with other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to external equipment only after turning off when a pair of headphones is plugged ...
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... master. 65 This is really just one of the enormous advantages of sync - using it together with the DJX-IIB as the slave (in Tip 98 below). Use a standard MIDI cable to "external sync." Likewise, changing the bpm on the external device start and stop at the same time... and you 've got a second device, try it into the bpm of another DJX-IIB, or an external sequencer. MIDI clock MIDI OUT MIDI IN External sequencer (RM1x, etc.) 2 Set the external device to connect the two devices as a DJX-II, another device, such as shown. Although this is just one feature, we ...
... master. 65 This is really just one of the enormous advantages of sync - using it together with the DJX-IIB as the slave (in Tip 98 below). Use a standard MIDI cable to "external sync." Likewise, changing the bpm on the external device start and stop at the same time... and you 've got a second device, try it into the bpm of another DJX-IIB, or an external sequencer. MIDI clock MIDI OUT MIDI IN External sequencer (RM1x, etc.) 2 Set the external device to connect the two devices as a DJX-II, another device, such as shown. Although this is just one feature, we ...
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SYnc 3 Play the DJX-IIB. Use a standard MIDI cable to "external sync." Indicates "external sync." using the DJX-IIB as the slave Here we'll do the opposite of the DJX-IIB. All playback operations function in the display. MIDI clock MIDI IN MIDI OUT External sequencer (RM1x, etc.) 2 Set the DJX-IIB to connect the two devices as the slave. 66 98...
SYnc 3 Play the DJX-IIB. Use a standard MIDI cable to "external sync." Indicates "external sync." using the DJX-IIB as the slave Here we'll do the opposite of the DJX-IIB. All playback operations function in the display. MIDI clock MIDI IN MIDI OUT External sequencer (RM1x, etc.) 2 Set the DJX-IIB to connect the two devices as the slave. 66 98...
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...a USB interface, use the Yamaha UX256. with a Macintosh series computer, connect the RS-422 terminal of the computer (modem or printer terminal) to the appropriate MIDI interface, then connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the included CD-ROM; Pattern data (Bulk data) MIDI IN MIDI OUT I Connecting to a ...has been loaded to the DJX-IIB.) Up to the MIDI IN terminal of the DJXIIB, as shown in the software. 67 USB cable UX256 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT For details on using a MIDI interface with the Pattern Launcher software (on the MIDI interface to five Patterns...
...a USB interface, use the Yamaha UX256. with a Macintosh series computer, connect the RS-422 terminal of the computer (modem or printer terminal) to the appropriate MIDI interface, then connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the included CD-ROM; Pattern data (Bulk data) MIDI IN MIDI OUT I Connecting to a ...has been loaded to the DJX-IIB.) Up to the MIDI IN terminal of the DJXIIB, as shown in the software. 67 USB cable UX256 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT For details on using a MIDI interface with the Pattern Launcher software (on the MIDI interface to five Patterns...
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...insert appropriate program changes for each Variation exactly as MIDI data - for up to the computer and play the sounds of the DJX-IIB. External keyboard Computer I Connections Connect a MIDI keyboard and the DJX-IIB to the computer or sequencer as listed below. (The DJX-IIB's internal tone generator responds according to these channel assignments... software (such as XG Works) to record your original Patterns as shown. then import the data to the DJX-IIB using the MIDI keyboard to enter data to five Patterns (maximum of each Part. (Refer to the Voice List on page 76 for ...
...insert appropriate program changes for each Variation exactly as MIDI data - for up to the computer and play the sounds of the DJX-IIB. External keyboard Computer I Connections Connect a MIDI keyboard and the DJX-IIB to the computer or sequencer as listed below. (The DJX-IIB's internal tone generator responds according to these channel assignments... software (such as XG Works) to record your original Patterns as shown. then import the data to the DJX-IIB using the MIDI keyboard to enter data to five Patterns (maximum of each Part. (Refer to the Voice List on page 76 for ...
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... (Tip 56) depends on the length of the recorded Patterns. (The length of each Pattern can be from the built-in preset Patterns of the DJX-IIB in the following time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, or 5/4. • Variation 2 begins from any note event data here. • Start recording Variation 1 data from the second measure (2|1|000... : 15|4|479 16|1|000 : 17|4|479 Marker Meta- In the chart, this is included in the name. • Load the Pattern file to the DJX-IIB using Standard MIDI File Format 0 and make sure that these User Patterns differ from 1 to the User Patterns.
... (Tip 56) depends on the length of the recorded Patterns. (The length of each Pattern can be from the built-in preset Patterns of the DJX-IIB in the following time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, or 5/4. • Variation 2 begins from any note event data here. • Start recording Variation 1 data from the second measure (2|1|000... : 15|4|479 16|1|000 : 17|4|479 Marker Meta- In the chart, this is included in the name. • Load the Pattern file to the DJX-IIB using Standard MIDI File Format 0 and make sure that these User Patterns differ from 1 to the User Patterns.
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...or when a pattern is not set to "external sync" (see Tip 98). When set to "Sync", the external MIDI device can start the Pattern of the DJX-IIB and the DJX-IIB itself cannnot start even when the PATTERN PLAYER button is output. Make sure that nothing is turned ON or OFF. This... PATTERN STOP button do not function. ever the power is connected to the DJX-IIB may produce interference. six batteries, or use it further away from the DJX-IIB. Check that the DJX-IIB is being played back. Check whether the MIDI bulk data is on the rear panel. When "external sync" is being ...
...or when a pattern is not set to "external sync" (see Tip 98). When set to "Sync", the external MIDI device can start the Pattern of the DJX-IIB and the DJX-IIB itself cannnot start even when the PATTERN PLAYER button is output. Make sure that nothing is turned ON or OFF. This... PATTERN STOP button do not function. ever the power is connected to the DJX-IIB may produce interference. six batteries, or use it further away from the DJX-IIB. Check that the DJX-IIB is being played back. Check whether the MIDI bulk data is on the rear panel. When "external sync" is being ...
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... possible. See page 13 for details. 71 This appears briefly when initializing the DJX-IIB to the factory preset data, by use of data or increasing the interval time and transmit the data once again. This appears when a MIDI data reception error occurs, such as that caused by an improper connection or by.... This appears when the received bulk data contains illegal Pattern data. Error Message List Appendix ERROR MESSAGE Err1 Err2 Err3 C|r DESCRIPTION This appears when the MIDI reception buffer of the DJX-IIB has filled up, and processing is automatically cleared.
... possible. See page 13 for details. 71 This appears briefly when initializing the DJX-IIB to the factory preset data, by use of data or increasing the interval time and transmit the data once again. This appears when a MIDI data reception error occurs, such as that caused by an improper connection or by.... This appears when the received bulk data contains illegal Pattern data. Error Message List Appendix ERROR MESSAGE Err1 Err2 Err3 C|r DESCRIPTION This appears when the MIDI reception buffer of the DJX-IIB has filled up, and processing is automatically cleared.
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...time without prior notice. LED x 2 digits Panel LED LED x 18 G DEMONSTRATION 3 songs G AUXILIARY JACKS MIDI MIDI IN MIDI Clock In, Remote Control, Tone Generator, Bulk Receive MIDI OUT MIDI Clock Out Audio PHONES LINE OUT (L, R)....RCA Pin AUDIO BPM IN......RCA Pin G AMPLIFIERS 6W + 6W when...Knobs Low, Mid, High Live Effector Knobs Control, Balance Other Knobs Sense, Master Volume Cross Fader 45mm G DISPLAY Multi Display 7-seg. Yamaha Corp. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be changed. G EFFECTS Live Effector 10 Presets Distortion, Auto Pan, Ring ...
...time without prior notice. LED x 2 digits Panel LED LED x 18 G DEMONSTRATION 3 songs G AUXILIARY JACKS MIDI MIDI IN MIDI Clock In, Remote Control, Tone Generator, Bulk Receive MIDI OUT MIDI Clock Out Audio PHONES LINE OUT (L, R)....RCA Pin AUDIO BPM IN......RCA Pin G AMPLIFIERS 6W + 6W when...Knobs Low, Mid, High Live Effector Knobs Control, Balance Other Knobs Sense, Master Volume Cross Fader 45mm G DISPLAY Multi Display 7-seg. Yamaha Corp. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be changed. G EFFECTS Live Effector 10 Presets Distortion, Auto Pan, Ring ...
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...samplers, and rhythm machines controlled from the controls or keyboard of another Pattern it can be used to the DJX-IIB! Appendix Glossary M MIDI Tips 97 - 100 MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) allows electronic instruments of various types and manufacturers to play one Pattern might be ... contain different instrumental Parts - At the most basic level, MIDI allows you can sync two DJX-IIBs together (or the DJX-II), and have the bpm's of both machines lock for the constant rhythm of the DJX-IIB actually contains ten separate Patterns, called "measures." For example,...
...samplers, and rhythm machines controlled from the controls or keyboard of another Pattern it can be used to the DJX-IIB! Appendix Glossary M MIDI Tips 97 - 100 MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) allows electronic instruments of various types and manufacturers to play one Pattern might be ... contain different instrumental Parts - At the most basic level, MIDI allows you can sync two DJX-IIBs together (or the DJX-II), and have the bpm's of both machines lock for the constant rhythm of the DJX-IIB actually contains ten separate Patterns, called "measures." For example,...
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Bank Select MSB LSB MIDI Program Voice Name Change# HYPER MIX 0 123 96 DJX-IIB KEYBOARD 0 112 4 Funky EP 0 0 1 Bright Piano 0 0 7 Clavi 0 0 9 Glocken 0 0 11 Vibes 0 0 12 Marimba ELECTRIC PAD 0 112 17 Jazz Organ 0 112 18 Rock Organ... Mute. Appendix Voice List • The Voices of the DJX-IIB listed below cannot be selected directly from a connected MIDI device, such as a MIDI keyboard, sequencer or MIDI-equipped computer. However, you can select them and play them from the DJX-IIB panel. Trumpet 61 Brass Section 62 Synth Brass1 63 Synth ...
Bank Select MSB LSB MIDI Program Voice Name Change# HYPER MIX 0 123 96 DJX-IIB KEYBOARD 0 112 4 Funky EP 0 0 1 Bright Piano 0 0 7 Clavi 0 0 9 Glocken 0 0 11 Vibes 0 0 12 Marimba ELECTRIC PAD 0 112 17 Jazz Organ 0 112 18 Rock Organ... Mute. Appendix Voice List • The Voices of the DJX-IIB listed below cannot be selected directly from a connected MIDI device, such as a MIDI keyboard, sequencer or MIDI-equipped computer. However, you can select them and play them from the DJX-IIB panel. Trumpet 61 Brass Section 62 Synth Brass1 63 Synth ...
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... 127 0 127 0 127 0 127 0 127 0 127 0 127 0 126 0 126 0 126 0 126 0 126 0 126 0 126 0 126 0 127 0 127 0 127 0 127 0 127 0 MIDI Program Voice Name Change# 36 Yo Baby (2) 40 I am Your DJ (robot) (1) 41 I am Your DJ (robot) (2) 42 I am Your DJ (robot) (3) 48 Rock The... 13 Analog Kit1D 14 Analog Kit2D 12 RhBox Kit 9 Hard Kit 11 Break Kit 6 Dance Kit 4 Electronic Kit1 0 Electronic Kit2 1 B900 Kit 2 DJX Kit 3 BD Kit 4 SD Kit 5 HH Kit 6 Human Kit 7 Scratch Kit BASIC DRUM KIT 0 Standard Kit1 1 Standard Kit2 2 Room Kit...
... 127 0 127 0 127 0 127 0 127 0 127 0 127 0 126 0 126 0 126 0 126 0 126 0 126 0 126 0 126 0 127 0 127 0 127 0 127 0 127 0 MIDI Program Voice Name Change# 36 Yo Baby (2) 40 I am Your DJ (robot) (1) 41 I am Your DJ (robot) (2) 42 I am Your DJ (robot) (3) 48 Rock The... 13 Analog Kit1D 14 Analog Kit2D 12 RhBox Kit 9 Hard Kit 11 Break Kit 6 Dance Kit 4 Electronic Kit1 0 Electronic Kit2 1 B900 Kit 2 DJX Kit 3 BD Kit 4 SD Kit 5 HH Kit 6 Human Kit 7 Scratch Kit BASIC DRUM KIT 0 Standard Kit1 1 Standard Kit2 2 Room Kit...
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... names shown in this list apply to all kits, with the exception of Voice #190 (Electronic Kit2), #191 (B900 Kit), #192 (DJX Kit), #196 (Human Kit) and #197 (Scratch Kit). • In order to properly hear Voices #190 (Electronic Kit2), #191 (B900 Kit),... higher than indicated. • Key Off & Alternate Assign : These are applicable only for kits whose Bank MSB#=127. Voice # Bank MSB# Bank LSB# Program # Keyboard MIDI Key Note# Note Note# Note off 25 C# 0 13 C# -1 26 D 0 14 D -1 27 D# 0 15 D# -1 28 E 0 16 E -1 29 F 0 17 F -1 30 F# 0 18 F# -1 31 G 0 19 G -1 32 G# 0 20 G# -1...
... names shown in this list apply to all kits, with the exception of Voice #190 (Electronic Kit2), #191 (B900 Kit), #192 (DJX Kit), #196 (Human Kit) and #197 (Scratch Kit). • In order to properly hear Voices #190 (Electronic Kit2), #191 (B900 Kit),... higher than indicated. • Key Off & Alternate Assign : These are applicable only for kits whose Bank MSB#=127. Voice # Bank MSB# Bank LSB# Program # Keyboard MIDI Key Note# Note Note# Note off 25 C# 0 13 C# -1 26 D 0 14 D -1 27 D# 0 15 D# -1 28 E 0 16 E -1 29 F 0 17 F -1 30 F# 0 18 F# -1 31 G 0 19 G -1 32 G# 0 20 G# -1...
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Appendix Drum Kit List Voice # Bank MSB# Bank LSB# Program # Keyboard MIDI Key Note# Note Note# Note off 25 C# 0 13 C# -1 26 D 0 14 D -1 27 D# 0 15 D# -1 28 E 0 16 E -1 29 F 0 17 F -1 30 F# 0 18 F# -1 31 G 0 19 G -1 32 G# 0 20 G# -1 33 A 0 21 A -1 34 A# 0 ...
Appendix Drum Kit List Voice # Bank MSB# Bank LSB# Program # Keyboard MIDI Key Note# Note Note# Note off 25 C# 0 13 C# -1 26 D 0 14 D -1 27 D# 0 15 D# -1 28 E 0 16 E -1 29 F 0 17 F -1 30 F# 0 18 F# -1 31 G 0 19 G -1 32 G# 0 20 G# -1 33 A 0 21 A -1 34 A# 0 ...
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Closed HH56 T9Filt. Appendix Drum Kit List Voice # Bank MSB# Bank LSB# Program # Keyboard MIDI Key Note# Note Note# Note off 25 C# 0 13 C# -1 26 D 0 14 D -1 27 D# 0 15 D# -1 28 E 0 16 E -1 29 F 0 17 F -1 30 F# 0 18 F# -1 31 G 0 19 G -1 32 G# 0 20 G# -1 33 A 0 21 A -1 34 A# 0 ... 4M SCR 4H SCR 6L SCR 6ML SCR 6MH SCR 6H SCR 7L SCR 7ML SCR 7MH SCR 7H Hit Brass 2 Analog Cymbal 192 126 0 2 DJX Kit BD00 T9 Distortion BD04 T9 BD09 T8 Low Long BD28 T8 BD47 Hard Distortion BD55 Jungle SD00 T8 SD03 higher SD12 T9 4 SD23 brutal...
Closed HH56 T9Filt. Appendix Drum Kit List Voice # Bank MSB# Bank LSB# Program # Keyboard MIDI Key Note# Note Note# Note off 25 C# 0 13 C# -1 26 D 0 14 D -1 27 D# 0 15 D# -1 28 E 0 16 E -1 29 F 0 17 F -1 30 F# 0 18 F# -1 31 G 0 19 G -1 32 G# 0 20 G# -1 33 A 0 21 A -1 34 A# 0 ... 4M SCR 4H SCR 6L SCR 6ML SCR 6MH SCR 6H SCR 7L SCR 7ML SCR 7MH SCR 7H Hit Brass 2 Analog Cymbal 192 126 0 2 DJX Kit BD00 T9 Distortion BD04 T9 BD09 T8 Low Long BD28 T8 BD47 Hard Distortion BD55 Jungle SD00 T8 SD03 higher SD12 T9 4 SD23 brutal...