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..., consult this owner's manual are covered here in a very simple and easy-to take full advantage of the Yamaha DJX-IIB! Troubleshooting page 70 If the DJX-IIB does not function as a real-time performance instrument and a powerful production tool. Index ...page 88 This section ... Voice list, Preset Pattern list, MIDI data format and MIDI implementation chart. Packing List G DJX-IIB G Owner's Manual G CD-ROM (Installed at the factory.) How to connect up toward the goal of the DJX-IIB. The DJX-IIB is the DJX-IIB page 5 Introduces the various DJX-IIB features. Setting Up ...
..., consult this owner's manual are covered here in a very simple and easy-to take full advantage of the Yamaha DJX-IIB! Troubleshooting page 70 If the DJX-IIB does not function as a real-time performance instrument and a powerful production tool. Index ...page 88 This section ... Voice list, Preset Pattern list, MIDI data format and MIDI implementation chart. Packing List G DJX-IIB G Owner's Manual G CD-ROM (Installed at the factory.) How to connect up toward the goal of the DJX-IIB. The DJX-IIB is the DJX-IIB page 5 Introduces the various DJX-IIB features. Setting Up ...
Owner's Manual
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...a virtual turntable at the individual features and functions of the DJX-IIB G Pattern Player page 14 The DJX-IIB features a total of rhythm, and the DJX-IIB can even help you can help you play melodies - G Powerful Effects page 20 The DJX-IIB gives you scratch your DJ performance. G MIDI Compatibility for your... required! all you need to know about chords, or how to the DJX-IIB as a computer or sequencer) to the DJX-IIB, and send patterns you 've got a favorite beat on the sequencer to read and play . The DJX-IIB "hears" the beat (from , you develop that, too! If you...
...a virtual turntable at the individual features and functions of the DJX-IIB G Pattern Player page 14 The DJX-IIB features a total of rhythm, and the DJX-IIB can even help you can help you play melodies - G Powerful Effects page 20 The DJX-IIB gives you scratch your DJ performance. G MIDI Compatibility for your... required! all you need to know about chords, or how to the DJX-IIB as a computer or sequencer) to the DJX-IIB, and send patterns you 've got a favorite beat on the sequencer to read and play . The DJX-IIB "hears" the beat (from , you develop that, too! If you...
Owner's Manual
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... Stop the turntable 31 Give the Scratch Pad a new face 31 CD-ROM goodies 31 Chapter 6 Part Mixer Basics 32 Tip 32 What is the DJX-IIB 5 Contents 6 Panel Controls 8 Top Panel 8 Changing the Scratch Pad CD 10 Rear Panel & Connections 11 Setting Up (Power supply connections) ........12 Switching ...On the Power 13 Data Backup & Initialization 13 100 Tips to be a DJ! 14 Chapter 1 Pattern Player Basics 14 Tip 1 Work out with a tap 45 Chapter 12 The Outside World 46 Tip 57 Expanding your DJ setup 46 Tip 58 Mute...
... Stop the turntable 31 Give the Scratch Pad a new face 31 CD-ROM goodies 31 Chapter 6 Part Mixer Basics 32 Tip 32 What is the DJX-IIB 5 Contents 6 Panel Controls 8 Top Panel 8 Changing the Scratch Pad CD 10 Rear Panel & Connections 11 Setting Up (Power supply connections) ........12 Switching ...On the Power 13 Data Backup & Initialization 13 100 Tips to be a DJ! 14 Chapter 1 Pattern Player Basics 14 Tip 1 Work out with a tap 45 Chapter 12 The Outside World 46 Tip 57 Expanding your DJ setup 46 Tip 58 Mute...
Owner's Manual
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Contents Chapter 13 More Pattern Player Power Tips ...47 Tip 59 Creative Fill-in 1 47 Tip 60 Creative Fill-in 2 ... Tip 97 Sync applications - 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 ...Tip 81 Delay fill-in and fader cut -in and out 58 Tip 83 Bored? Add some chords... using the DJX-IIB as the master 65 Tip 98 Sync applications - Scratch plus effect 63 Tip 93 Crossfader cut-in 50 Tip 71 Echo...
Contents Chapter 13 More Pattern Player Power Tips ...47 Tip 59 Creative Fill-in 1 47 Tip 60 Creative Fill-in 2 ... Tip 97 Sync applications - 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 ...Tip 81 Delay fill-in and fader cut -in and out 58 Tip 83 Bored? Add some chords... using the DJX-IIB as the master 65 Tip 98 Sync applications - Scratch plus effect 63 Tip 93 Crossfader cut-in 50 Tip 71 Echo...
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... button 29 Pressing this button (to adjust the input level of the external audio source. !2 PATTERN STOP button 14 This button stops playback of the selected pattern. Start the DJX-IIB's patterns by pressing one of the ten effects, then work with! Turning or rocking the CD back and... will use its button is indicated in different ways, depending on certain settings and values of the DJX-IIB has been programmed with the patterns of the DJX-IIB's pattern. Each pattern of the DJX-IIB. 9 o KEY SHIFTER button 36 This convenient button lets you can change the bpm to play ...
... button 29 Pressing this button (to adjust the input level of the external audio source. !2 PATTERN STOP button 14 This button stops playback of the selected pattern. Start the DJX-IIB's patterns by pressing one of the ten effects, then work with! Turning or rocking the CD back and... will use its button is indicated in different ways, depending on certain settings and values of the DJX-IIB has been programmed with the patterns of the DJX-IIB's pattern. Each pattern of the DJX-IIB. 9 o KEY SHIFTER button 36 This convenient button lets you can change the bpm to play ...
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... CD (or CD-ROM) on the disk, you can load to install the software. a fun way to get to the DJX-IIB! • Extra Patterns - To change the disc, follow the instructions below. • The DJX-IIB does not read audio or other data from mishandling of the disc. (Normal use of your... DJX-IIB! 10 for controlling the Scratch Pad, and provides added decoration. Feel free to damage it (especially during removal), since the reverse side of the disc contains important data. Yamaha cannot be very careful not to install your own CD ...
... CD (or CD-ROM) on the disk, you can load to install the software. a fun way to get to the DJX-IIB! • Extra Patterns - To change the disc, follow the instructions below. • The DJX-IIB does not read audio or other data from mishandling of the disc. (Normal use of your... DJX-IIB! 10 for controlling the Scratch Pad, and provides added decoration. Feel free to damage it (especially during removal), since the reverse side of the disc contains important data. Yamaha cannot be very careful not to install your own CD ...
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...-night playing. To prevent damage to the power supply jack. Amplifier The DJX-IIB also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the DJX-IIB with other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at high volume for ...used with the Audio bpm Counter function, in which the DJX-IIB reads the tempo of stereo headphones can be plugged in electric shock or equipment damage. 11 CD MD A standard pair of the audio and synchronizes the pattern rhythm to external equipment only after turning off when a pair...
...-night playing. To prevent damage to the power supply jack. Amplifier The DJX-IIB also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the DJX-IIB with other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at high volume for ...used with the Audio bpm Counter function, in which the DJX-IIB reads the tempo of stereo headphones can be plugged in electric shock or equipment damage. 11 CD MD A standard pair of the audio and synchronizes the pattern rhythm to external equipment only after turning off when a pair...
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... level. Data Backup & Initialization Except for any reason. 13 will usually restore normal operation if the DJX-IIB freezes or begins to act erratically for the User Pattern data, all DJX-IIB panel settings are turned all the way down prior to the factory preset condition by pressing the STANDBY/...• Carrying out the data initialization procedure will appear briefly on . "Clr!" Make sure your DJX-IIB, try turning the power on the display. When you are not using the DJX-IIB for a long time, make sure you 've set of batteries is backed up your sound system's main ...
... level. Data Backup & Initialization Except for any reason. 13 will usually restore normal operation if the DJX-IIB freezes or begins to act erratically for the User Pattern data, all DJX-IIB panel settings are turned all the way down prior to the factory preset condition by pressing the STANDBY/...• Carrying out the data initialization procedure will appear briefly on . "Clr!" Make sure your DJX-IIB, try turning the power on the display. When you are not using the DJX-IIB for a long time, make sure you 've set of batteries is backed up your sound system's main ...
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... of 100 hot tips shows you need to get the most out of your new DJX- IIB in ! So jump in the shortest time possible. The Patterns are the basic building blocks of the buttons in the PATTERN PLAYER section - Hit one . This is no better way to be a DJ!...1 Work out with the rhythm Practice this a while - To stop the Pattern, press PATTERN STOP. 14 But, then again, the DJX-IIB is NOT an owner's manual! you from run-of-the-mill conventional instruments! Since the DJX-IIB starts the Pattern right away, be a master DJ yourself! It's packed with exciting, easy...
... of 100 hot tips shows you need to get the most out of your new DJX- IIB in ! So jump in the shortest time possible. The Patterns are the basic building blocks of the buttons in the PATTERN PLAYER section - Hit one . This is no better way to be a DJ!...1 Work out with the rhythm Practice this a while - To stop the Pattern, press PATTERN STOP. 14 But, then again, the DJX-IIB is NOT an owner's manual! you from run-of-the-mill conventional instruments! Since the DJX-IIB starts the Pattern right away, be a master DJ yourself! It's packed with exciting, easy...
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... BANK button lamp is on and Pattern button 1 flashes. (The flashing Pattern button indicates Bank select standby.). Press Pattern button 1. 2 Select Bank B. Press the A/B BANK button. Flashes Notice that Pattern A1 is off , you press another Pattern button.. 3 Press Pattern button 3. The A/B BANK button...changes! simply press it only enables the Bank. Now Pattern B3 is on , you 're back to Pattern A1. 15 Flashes 5 Press Pattern button 1. The A/B BANK button is playing. 4 Select Bank A again. Chapter 1 Pattern Player Basics 2 Switch between Banks Even though there ...
... BANK button lamp is on and Pattern button 1 flashes. (The flashing Pattern button indicates Bank select standby.). Press Pattern button 1. 2 Select Bank B. Press the A/B BANK button. Flashes Notice that Pattern A1 is off , you press another Pattern button.. 3 Press Pattern button 3. The A/B BANK button...changes! simply press it only enables the Bank. Now Pattern B3 is on , you 're back to Pattern A1. 15 Flashes 5 Press Pattern button 1. The A/B BANK button is playing. 4 Select Bank A again. Chapter 1 Pattern Player Basics 2 Switch between Banks Even though there ...
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...play them sound - Check the display to go back. turn the Scratch Pad. B5), the busier or more complex the Patterns become. Main Patterns Fill-in Patterns Try mixing it clockwise to see Tip 5) - remember how each of them one " downbeat (see what you're selecting....(Fillin Patterns are usually used as dynamic breaks or transitions.) In general, the higher the Variation number (A1 - The new Pattern doesn't actually start until you learned in Patterns are played with buttons 1, 3, and 5, while the fill-in Tip 2 above, each of the DJX-IIB's Patterns has ...
...play them sound - Check the display to go back. turn the Scratch Pad. B5), the busier or more complex the Patterns become. Main Patterns Fill-in Patterns Try mixing it clockwise to see Tip 5) - remember how each of them one " downbeat (see what you're selecting....(Fillin Patterns are usually used as dynamic breaks or transitions.) In general, the higher the Variation number (A1 - The new Pattern doesn't actually start until you learned in Patterns are played with buttons 1, 3, and 5, while the fill-in Tip 2 above, each of the DJX-IIB's Patterns has ...
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... silky R&B-style Hip-hop. with a Hip-hop flavor - London's disco club scene. Funk with a nice melody on Variation 10. New Pattern - The new Pattern is up and playing! from where it flow, a real Hip-hop cruiser from the heart of London - fast and stylish! now playing. ... expect... Really dark and hard Hip-hop - Dark and heavy Trip-hop, atmospheric and dreamy. 17 real nice! G Exploring other Patterns Category # Pattern Name TECHNO 01 Japan Beatz 05 Detroit DISCOMANIA CLUB VIBES 11 Disco House 17 Hard House DRUM'N'BASS GANGSTA FUNKY HIP HOP 34 Jazz ...
... silky R&B-style Hip-hop. with a Hip-hop flavor - London's disco club scene. Funk with a nice melody on Variation 10. New Pattern - The new Pattern is up and playing! from where it flow, a real Hip-hop cruiser from the heart of London - fast and stylish! now playing. ... expect... Really dark and hard Hip-hop - Dark and heavy Trip-hop, atmospheric and dreamy. 17 real nice! G Exploring other Patterns Category # Pattern Name TECHNO 01 Japan Beatz 05 Detroit DISCOMANIA CLUB VIBES 11 Disco House 17 Hard House DRUM'N'BASS GANGSTA FUNKY HIP HOP 34 Jazz ...
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This works especially well for slower rhythms - For a four-beat measure, count two on every beat - and 7 8 4 - The DJX-IIB makes this out: While the Pattern is playing, the dot in the bpm display flashes rhythmically. (If the bpm display is the first beat in your count! If... this easy to master the groove! 18 when you've hit it right, you keep time... One Two Three Four Count: ( or: 1 2 1 - Press a new PATTERN PLAYER button every bar, right on the "one ," here's a handy hint that'll help you 'll feel it here! Double-up your groove! and ) Hit...
This works especially well for slower rhythms - For a four-beat measure, count two on every beat - and 7 8 4 - The DJX-IIB makes this out: While the Pattern is playing, the dot in the bpm display flashes rhythmically. (If the bpm display is the first beat in your count! If... this easy to master the groove! 18 when you've hit it right, you keep time... One Two Three Four Count: ( or: 1 2 1 - Press a new PATTERN PLAYER button every bar, right on the "one ," here's a handy hint that'll help you 'll feel it here! Double-up your groove! and ) Hit...
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..., the bpm is set to keep it 's better to best suit the selected Pattern. 19 automatically! and the bpm stays the same. ... Chapter 1 Pattern Player Basics 6 Keep the bpm steady! Actually, the DJX-IIB takes care of this for you 're aiming for special effects and sudden tempo ...changes. While the Pattern is stopped... 01.03 01.03 ... unless you - When the Pattern is running... Once you change Patterns while a Pattern is playing, the bpm setting stays...
..., the bpm is set to keep it 's better to best suit the selected Pattern. 19 automatically! and the bpm stays the same. ... Chapter 1 Pattern Player Basics 6 Keep the bpm steady! Actually, the DJX-IIB takes care of this for you 're aiming for special effects and sudden tempo ...changes. While the Pattern is stopped... 01.03 01.03 ... unless you - When the Pattern is running... Once you change Patterns while a Pattern is playing, the bpm setting stays...
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... the rhythm, and adjust a pre-programmed key effect parameter and the balance (depth) of the effect in wild and exciting ways. e Stop the Pattern. 20 All of the sounds of the DJX-IIB - Turns the effect ON or OFF. When the effect is selected. For best results, stop the.... Changing the effect type while the effect is on and a Pattern is applied immediately from the next note (with the Pattern. • To keep the effect locked on the cake - Chapter 2 Live Effector Basics The effects of the DJX-IIB are processed by these versatile sound shapers. When set to change ...
... the rhythm, and adjust a pre-programmed key effect parameter and the balance (depth) of the effect in wild and exciting ways. e Stop the Pattern. 20 All of the sounds of the DJX-IIB - Turns the effect ON or OFF. When the effect is selected. For best results, stop the.... Changing the effect type while the effect is on and a Pattern is applied immediately from the next note (with the Pattern. • To keep the effect locked on the cake - Chapter 2 Live Effector Basics The effects of the DJX-IIB are processed by these versatile sound shapers. When set to change ...
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... to Flanger (in Tip 11 above), but more subtle - Use the CONTROL knob to note values - 16th, 8th, 4th, triplet, etc. The DJX-IIB syncs to change the "slice" patterns, and come up the beat, slice and dice - changing the delay time (by changing the CONTROL knob or bpm) may result in rhythm...
... to Flanger (in Tip 11 above), but more subtle - Use the CONTROL knob to note values - 16th, 8th, 4th, triplet, etc. The DJX-IIB syncs to change the "slice" patterns, and come up the beat, slice and dice - changing the delay time (by changing the CONTROL knob or bpm) may result in rhythm...
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However, the CONTROL knob is too nasty for rhythmic effect. Naturally, the DJX-IIB automatically syncs this toward the maximum produces a trembling sound. 23 Lo-Fi gives the sound just a little bit of the filter motion. and lets ... 14 above), Echo produces repeats of repeats (also called "feedback"). Use the CONTROL knob to the sound. Setting this effect to the bpm of the Pattern. 16 Lo-Fi Need to grunge up your beats - This useful effect lets you ? Chapter 2 Live Effector Basics 15 Echo Like Delay (in hip-hop...
However, the CONTROL knob is too nasty for rhythmic effect. Naturally, the DJX-IIB automatically syncs this toward the maximum produces a trembling sound. 23 Lo-Fi gives the sound just a little bit of the filter motion. and lets ... 14 above), Echo produces repeats of repeats (also called "feedback"). Use the CONTROL knob to the sound. Setting this effect to the bpm of the Pattern. 16 Lo-Fi Need to grunge up your beats - This useful effect lets you ? Chapter 2 Live Effector Basics 15 Echo Like Delay (in hip-hop...
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... of 73 special Scratch "kits" that lets you can call up to the turntable and work the platter like a real DJ! That's why the DJX-IIB has a special Scratch Pad that you strut your own rhythmic parts and accents to the mix! Step up instantly and scratch right along with your... records at home! That's what you 're scratching! The DJX-IIB has a whopping total of a DJ is in his or her turntable work the Scratch Pad while the Pattern's playing back - To change the Scratch kit, hold down the SCRATCH button and simultaneously turn the...
... of 73 special Scratch "kits" that lets you can call up to the turntable and work the platter like a real DJ! That's why the DJX-IIB has a special Scratch Pad that you strut your own rhythmic parts and accents to the mix! Step up instantly and scratch right along with your... records at home! That's what you 're scratching! The DJX-IIB has a whopping total of a DJ is in his or her turntable work the Scratch Pad while the Pattern's playing back - To change the Scratch kit, hold down the SCRATCH button and simultaneously turn the...
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... a musical part that you want, too!), and try to hit each beat with a scratch! Quarter notes are the simplest to best match the currently selected pattern. Stay on . Chapter 5 Scratch Pad Clinic G Scratch List The Auto kit (0) automatically selects a kit to scratch in time with the chords in real musical examples... (count out loud if you 've tried out the Scratch Pad and some different Scratch sounds, let's get started using the Scratch Pad in the Pattern. One Two Three Four 27 Category Name 21 BASIC DJ 22 TOOLS 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35...
... a musical part that you want, too!), and try to hit each beat with a scratch! Quarter notes are the simplest to best match the currently selected pattern. Stay on . Chapter 5 Scratch Pad Clinic G Scratch List The Auto kit (0) automatically selects a kit to scratch in time with the chords in real musical examples... (count out loud if you 've tried out the Scratch Pad and some different Scratch sounds, let's get started using the Scratch Pad in the Pattern. One Two Three Four 27 Category Name 21 BASIC DJ 22 TOOLS 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35...
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... music, and feature a heavy "swing" feel. To stop the drum loop, press LOOP again (or press PATTERN STOP). 29 that's where the shuffle is to do the same thing! But don't worry - On the DJX-IIB, you can do one slower than the other! Try locking into this rhythm is tricky since...
... music, and feature a heavy "swing" feel. To stop the drum loop, press LOOP again (or press PATTERN STOP). 29 that's where the shuffle is to do the same thing! But don't worry - On the DJX-IIB, you can do one slower than the other! Try locking into this rhythm is tricky since...
