Owner's Manual
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... installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with any kind. Dispose of a different type. Note: Check with batteries of used only with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may also use of your area for seating only. If your dealer is considered to change or modify any battery. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is used to perform the replacement. The model number, serial number, power...
... installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with any kind. Dispose of a different type. Note: Check with batteries of used only with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may also use of your area for seating only. If your dealer is considered to change or modify any battery. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is used to perform the replacement. The model number, serial number, power...
Owner's Manual
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... turning the power on it , immediately turn off for all components. Failure to , the following : • Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3 frequently, in the ears, consult a physician. Also, do not use excessive force on the instrument, and do not mix battery types, such as televisions, radios, or speakers...
... turning the power on it , immediately turn off for all components. Failure to , the following : • Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3 frequently, in the ears, consult a physician. Also, do not use excessive force on the instrument, and do not mix battery types, such as televisions, radios, or speakers...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument. 4 Panel Controls page 8 Use this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha DJX-II! Setting Up page 12 Explains how to connect up toward the goal of the DJX-II. Like a game, each tip is a step up the power adaptor and how to install batteries. 100 tips to Use the Manual What is a complete dance-music workstation that can be different from your Yamaha dealer or service center. Index...
... instrument. 4 Panel Controls page 8 Use this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha DJX-II! Setting Up page 12 Explains how to connect up toward the goal of the DJX-II. Like a game, each tip is a step up the power adaptor and how to install batteries. 100 tips to Use the Manual What is a complete dance-music workstation that can be different from your Yamaha dealer or service center. Index...
Owner's Manual
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... music. If you've got a favorite beat on the DJX-II! 5 Then wail away with 180 voices, 23 drum kits, and a special sampling voice for your new Patterns on CD or vinyl, you create your sound as Pattern data. The new DJX-II is playing. G Powerful Effects page 22 The DJX-II gives you play the sound (from a connected CD player, MD player, etc.) and automatically locks into the rhythm by -step...
... music. If you've got a favorite beat on the DJX-II! 5 Then wail away with 180 voices, 23 drum kits, and a special sampling voice for your new Patterns on CD or vinyl, you create your sound as Pattern data. The new DJX-II is playing. G Powerful Effects page 22 The DJX-II gives you play the sound (from a connected CD player, MD player, etc.) and automatically locks into the rhythm by -step...
Owner's Manual
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...sound 33 Tip 35 Select all Parts and tweak them 33 Chapter 8 Part Controller 34 Tip 36 Cutoff and Resonance 34 Tip 37 Adjust the Part volume 35 Tip 38 Tweak the cutoff 35 Chapter 9 Key Shifter 36 Tip 39 Transpose the key 36 Tip 40 Create your own chord progressions 37 Chapter 10 Ribbon Controller...Fi 46 Contents Packing List 4 How to Use the Manual 4 What is the DJX-II 5 Contents 6 Panel Controls 8 Top Panel 8 Functions of the Keyboard 10 Rear Panel & Connections 11 Setting Up (Power supply connections) ........12 Switching On the Power 13 Data Backup & Initialization 13 ...
...sound 33 Tip 35 Select all Parts and tweak them 33 Chapter 8 Part Controller 34 Tip 36 Cutoff and Resonance 34 Tip 37 Adjust the Part volume 35 Tip 38 Tweak the cutoff 35 Chapter 9 Key Shifter 36 Tip 39 Transpose the key 36 Tip 40 Create your own chord progressions 37 Chapter 10 Ribbon Controller...Fi 46 Contents Packing List 4 How to Use the Manual 4 What is the DJX-II 5 Contents 6 Panel Controls 8 Top Panel 8 Functions of the Keyboard 10 Rear Panel & Connections 11 Setting Up (Power supply connections) ........12 Switching On the Power 13 Data Backup & Initialization 13 ...
Owner's Manual
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... a single Part - using the DJX-II as the master 68 Tip 97 Sync applications - cut the Cutoff 51 Tip 70 Instant reset 52 Tip 71 Pitch Bend for keyboard voices 52 Chapter 16 Sampling 53 Tip 72 Sample it 53 Tip 73 Erase the sample 54 Tip 74 Loops and One Shots 54 Tip 75 Play samples from the keyboard 55 Chapter...
... a single Part - using the DJX-II as the master 68 Tip 97 Sync applications - cut the Cutoff 51 Tip 70 Instant reset 52 Tip 71 Pitch Bend for keyboard voices 52 Chapter 16 Sampling 53 Tip 72 Sample it 53 Tip 73 Erase the sample 54 Tip 74 Loops and One Shots 54 Tip 75 Play samples from the keyboard 55 Chapter...
Owner's Manual
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... rhythm by playing the keyboard. !4 INPUT LEVEL knob 53 Use this to change the timbre or tone of the sound, adjusting the level of the DJX-II. 9 Start the DJX-II's Patterns by pressing one of SAMPLE PADS 1 - 6 or by auto-adjusting the bpm of the external audio source. Panel Controls e !8 wq !0 MIDI BULK SEND button 71 The DJX-II allows you to send your original Performance Recorder and Sampler data to record your original performances as digital data...
... rhythm by playing the keyboard. !4 INPUT LEVEL knob 53 Use this to change the timbre or tone of the sound, adjusting the level of the DJX-II. 9 Start the DJX-II's Patterns by pressing one of SAMPLE PADS 1 - 6 or by auto-adjusting the bpm of the external audio source. Panel Controls e !8 wq !0 MIDI BULK SEND button 71 The DJX-II allows you to send your original Performance Recorder and Sampler data to record your original performances as digital data...
Owner's Manual
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... is the default mode when the power is turned on and off, as a bank of buttons, pads and switches for playing melodies and chords. 10 I Keyboard Mode When the VOICE/KEYBOARD button is used to play scales, melodies and chords. Panel Controls Functions of the Keyboard In a conventional keyboard instrument, the keys are used to trigger and control the various Patterns and sounds of the instrument. In this mode, use the keyboard in one -shot phrases. PART MIXER block Use these keys to...
... is the default mode when the power is turned on and off, as a bank of buttons, pads and switches for playing melodies and chords. 10 I Keyboard Mode When the VOICE/KEYBOARD button is used to play scales, melodies and chords. Panel Controls Functions of the Keyboard In a conventional keyboard instrument, the keys are used to trigger and control the various Patterns and sounds of the instrument. In this mode, use the keyboard in one -shot phrases. PART MIXER block Use these keys to...
Owner's Manual
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... the instructions below according to the power source you play the DJX-II with the volume at the same time. • If the instrument is set of other adaptors may occur. I Using Batteries For battery operation the DJX-II requires six 1.5V SUM-1, "D" size, R-20 or equivalent batteries. When this happens, turn the power off and replace the batteries. Setting Up (Power supply connections) Although the DJX-II will reset the DJX-II to be replaced, the volume may be reduced, the sound...
... the instructions below according to the power source you play the DJX-II with the volume at the same time. • If the instrument is set of other adaptors may occur. I Using Batteries For battery operation the DJX-II requires six 1.5V SUM-1, "D" size, R-20 or equivalent batteries. When this happens, turn the power off and replace the batteries. Setting Up (Power supply connections) Although the DJX-II will reset the DJX-II to be replaced, the volume may be reduced, the sound...
Owner's Manual
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... turning the power on. Make sure your DJX-II, try turning the power on. When you are turned all DJX-II panel settings are backed up your sound system's main level/volume control(s) and the DJX-II volume control are not using the DJX-II for the data listed below are reset to "min." 0J'. Turn the power ON by turning on the power while holding the highest (rightmost) key on the keyboard. Switching On the Power Once you've set of batteries is installed. • User...
... turning the power on. Make sure your DJX-II, try turning the power on. When you are turned all DJX-II panel settings are backed up your sound system's main level/volume control(s) and the DJX-II volume control are not using the DJX-II for the data listed below are reset to "min." 0J'. Turn the power ON by turning on the power while holding the highest (rightmost) key on the keyboard. Switching On the Power Once you've set of batteries is installed. • User...
Owner's Manual
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... the original pitch of the sound and generates a whole new set with the CONTROL knob produces a characteristic metallic, sweeping effect - Use this awesome, powerful effect for a massively dynamic metallic sound. Setting the CONTROL knob toward max speeds up the panning so much like on metallic assault. Changing the speed of the modulation with the CONTROL knob. The Ring Modulator changes the sound dramatically by...
... the original pitch of the sound and generates a whole new set with the CONTROL knob produces a characteristic metallic, sweeping effect - Use this awesome, powerful effect for a massively dynamic metallic sound. Setting the CONTROL knob toward max speeds up the panning so much like on metallic assault. Changing the speed of the modulation with the CONTROL knob. The Ring Modulator changes the sound dramatically by...
Owner's Manual
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... the DJX-II and work out on the human voices (V123 - Finally, press PATTERN/ENTER again. two semitones. Set the Ribbon Controller to PITCH BEND, and use this expressive device to "0" - Try using Pitch Bend for keyboard voices Play some of the Synth Lead voices of those out! - Then turn the dial forward one Part - Naturally, Pitch Bend can be able to backtrack and reset all its original settings, including resetting the Key Shifter...
... the DJX-II and work out on the human voices (V123 - Finally, press PATTERN/ENTER again. two semitones. Set the Ribbon Controller to PITCH BEND, and use this expressive device to "0" - Try using Pitch Bend for keyboard voices Play some of the Synth Lead voices of those out! - Then turn the dial forward one Part - Naturally, Pitch Bend can be able to backtrack and reset all its original settings, including resetting the Key Shifter...
Owner's Manual
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... of digital-based music. then play the Patterns of the external device. 3 Play the DJX-II. Use a standard MIDI cable to connect the two devices as well - Likewise, changing the bpm on the DJX-II automatically changes the bpm of sync - Try using the DJX-II as the master The advanced sync features of the DJX-II let you can play the TOGGLE key on changing the sync setting, refer to "external sync." This is used as...
... of digital-based music. then play the Patterns of the external device. 3 Play the DJX-II. Use a standard MIDI cable to connect the two devices as well - Likewise, changing the bpm on the DJX-II automatically changes the bpm of sync - Try using the DJX-II as the master The advanced sync features of the DJX-II let you can play the TOGGLE key on changing the sync setting, refer to "external sync." This is used as...
Owner's Manual
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... transferring Pattern data (with the help of special Pattern Launcher software) from a Mac or Windows compatible computer to the DJX-II. (See Tip 98 above.) I Receiving Data Once you can easily reload it to actually send the data. Use a standard MIDI cable to enable the operation. Load Performance Recorder and Sampler data from the connected device. Make the proper connections and insert the appropriate (floppy) disk containing the data to the data...
... transferring Pattern data (with the help of special Pattern Launcher software) from a Mac or Windows compatible computer to the DJX-II. (See Tip 98 above.) I Receiving Data Once you can easily reload it to actually send the data. Use a standard MIDI cable to enable the operation. Load Performance Recorder and Sampler data from the connected device. Make the proper connections and insert the appropriate (floppy) disk containing the data to the data...
Owner's Manual
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...) is used , insert appropriate program changes for Initial Setup data. G Recording the Parts • Record each Part. (Refer to the Voice List on an external MIDI sequencer or a computer with sequencer software) and load it to record the Variations in a measure:beat:clock format. then import the data to the DJX-II using the MIDI keyboard to enter data to five Patterns (maximum of 480 clocks per quarter note, and are based on the DJX-II! Data for...
...) is used , insert appropriate program changes for Initial Setup data. G Recording the Parts • Record each Part. (Refer to the Voice List on an external MIDI sequencer or a computer with sequencer software) and load it to record the Variations in a measure:beat:clock format. then import the data to the DJX-II using the MIDI keyboard to enter data to five Patterns (maximum of 480 clocks per quarter note, and are based on the DJX-II! Data for...
Owner's Manual
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... Control) Control #91 (Reverb Send Level) Control #93 (Chorus Send Level) Control #100 (RPN LSB) Control #101 (RPN MSB) Initial Setup - - System Exclusive Event TG Reset Sys Ex XG Parameter Change (Effect1) Reverb Type Chorus Type Initial Setup OK OK OK OK Pattern - - - - In the chart, this is included in the name. • Load the Pattern file to the DJX-II using Standard MIDI File Format 0 and make sure that these User...
... Control) Control #91 (Reverb Send Level) Control #93 (Chorus Send Level) Control #100 (RPN LSB) Control #101 (RPN MSB) Initial Setup - - System Exclusive Event TG Reset Sys Ex XG Parameter Change (Effect1) Reverb Type Chorus Type Initial Setup OK OK OK OK Pattern - - - - In the chart, this is included in the name. • Load the Pattern file to the DJX-II using Standard MIDI File Format 0 and make sure that these User...
Owner's Manual
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... rear panel. When set to the Keyboard mode, the keyboard of headphones is plugged into this jack, no cause for alarm. When using the VOLUME knob of 32 notes. To prevent this is connected to a maximum of the PART CONTROLLER. 74 The DJX-II is produced. The batteries probably need to be omitted (or "stolen") from the DJX-II. The sound quality has gotten progressively worse. The selected voice cannnot be replaced...
... rear panel. When set to the Keyboard mode, the keyboard of headphones is plugged into this jack, no cause for alarm. When using the VOLUME knob of 32 notes. To prevent this is connected to a maximum of the PART CONTROLLER. 74 The DJX-II is produced. The batteries probably need to be omitted (or "stolen") from the DJX-II. The sound quality has gotten progressively worse. The selected voice cannnot be replaced...
Owner's Manual
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... G DEMONSTRATION 3 songs G VOICES Preset 203 180 Voices + 23 Drum Kits User Sampled 1 G POLYPHONY 32 notes max. G EFFECTS Live Effector 10 Presets Distortion, Auto Pan, Ring Modulator, Flanger, Phaser, Slice, Delay, Echo, Lo-Fi, Wah Reverb 11 Presets Can be set only via MIDI 3 Bands Isolator -12dB~+12dB Key Shifter (Transpose) -5~0~+6 BPM (Tempo) 32~280 Audio BPM Counter G CONTROLLERS Ribbon Controller Scratch 1, Scratch 2, Pitch Bend, Pitch & BPM Part Controller Knobs Volume, Cutoff...
... G DEMONSTRATION 3 songs G VOICES Preset 203 180 Voices + 23 Drum Kits User Sampled 1 G POLYPHONY 32 notes max. G EFFECTS Live Effector 10 Presets Distortion, Auto Pan, Ring Modulator, Flanger, Phaser, Slice, Delay, Echo, Lo-Fi, Wah Reverb 11 Presets Can be set only via MIDI 3 Bands Isolator -12dB~+12dB Key Shifter (Transpose) -5~0~+6 BPM (Tempo) 32~280 Audio BPM Counter G CONTROLLERS Ribbon Controller Scratch 1, Scratch 2, Pitch Bend, Pitch & BPM Part Controller Knobs Volume, Cutoff...
Owner's Manual
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... process the sound of the DJX-II sounds - The DJX-II uses the same basic filter setup to transfer important data among various MIDI devices. More than just "process," the filter is capable of changing the character of a piece, making in time with the Patterns of those settings, it . It also is capable of radically altering and completely changing the character of the keys isn...
... process the sound of the DJX-II sounds - The DJX-II uses the same basic filter setup to transfer important data among various MIDI devices. More than just "process," the filter is capable of changing the character of a piece, making in time with the Patterns of those settings, it . It also is capable of radically altering and completely changing the character of the keys isn...
Owner's Manual
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... instrumental Parts - On the DJX-II, scratching is the opposite of the Parts. These instrument sounds are played back, usually from a keyboard or from pads. Depending on four-beat lengths called "Variations." such as bass, kick drum, snare drum, hi-hat, percussion, and (depending on one time, the DJX-II is an important music-making technique in which can single out a Part (with the Ribbon Controller. and play one instrument's sounds...
... instrumental Parts - On the DJX-II, scratching is the opposite of the Parts. These instrument sounds are played back, usually from a keyboard or from pads. Depending on four-beat lengths called "Variations." such as bass, kick drum, snare drum, hi-hat, percussion, and (depending on one time, the DJX-II is an important music-making technique in which can single out a Part (with the Ribbon Controller. and play one instrument's sounds...