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...remove any unusual smells or smoke should appear to recharge batteries that is not in use the instrument near heat sources such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3 frequently, in order to help prevent the loss of the battery fluid. • Keep batteries away... heater, or in the ears, consult a physician. Before turning the power on it should come in a safe place for future reference. Yamaha cannot be malfunctioning, discontinue use new batteries together with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of the other electrical products...
...remove any unusual smells or smoke should appear to recharge batteries that is not in use the instrument near heat sources such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3 frequently, in order to help prevent the loss of the battery fluid. • Keep batteries away... heater, or in the ears, consult a physician. Before turning the power on it should come in a safe place for future reference. Yamaha cannot be malfunctioning, discontinue use new batteries together with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of the other electrical products...
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...consult this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the DJX-II. Panel Controls page 8 Use this owner's manual are covered here in a very simple and easy-to be different from your Yamaha dealer or service center. Glossary page 78 This section covers various ... you have a DJ background or not! Troubleshooting page 74 If the DJX-II does not function as the Voice list, Preset Pattern list, MIDI data format and MIDI implementation chart. Index ...page 95 This section alphabetically lists virtually all of the buttons and controls of the Yamaha DJX-II!
...consult this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the DJX-II. Panel Controls page 8 Use this owner's manual are covered here in a very simple and easy-to be different from your Yamaha dealer or service center. Glossary page 78 This section covers various ... you have a DJ background or not! Troubleshooting page 74 If the DJX-II does not function as the Voice list, Preset Pattern list, MIDI data format and MIDI implementation chart. Index ...page 95 This section alphabetically lists virtually all of the buttons and controls of the Yamaha DJX-II!
Owner's Manual
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... tips and trade secrets the pros use analog-like controls. With MIDI, you can connect a computer to the DJX-II, and send Patterns you can even help you 've got a favorite beat on the DJX-II! 5 The new DJX-II is the DJX-II? all you develop that, too! Each Pattern has 10 different ...ton of amazing sonic control features, including a wide variety of rhythm, and the DJX-II can easily sync it out to read and play melodies - G MIDI Compatibility for your chance! If you 've come to the DJX-II as you record your own original sound effects, loops, and one -shot phrases ...
... tips and trade secrets the pros use analog-like controls. With MIDI, you can connect a computer to the DJX-II, and send Patterns you can even help you 've got a favorite beat on the DJX-II! 5 The new DJX-II is the DJX-II? all you develop that, too! Each Pattern has 10 different ...ton of amazing sonic control features, including a wide variety of rhythm, and the DJX-II can easily sync it out to read and play melodies - G MIDI Compatibility for your chance! If you 've come to the DJX-II as you record your own original sound effects, loops, and one -shot phrases ...
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... Message List 76 Specifications 77 Glossary 78 Pattern List 80 Activator List 81 Voice List 82 Drum Kit List 84 MIDI Data Format MIDI 87 MIDI Implementation Chart 94 Index 95 7 using the DJX-II as the master 68 Tip 97 Sync applications - Contents Tip 60 Wah 46 Tip 61 One-hand Effector control 47...
... Message List 76 Specifications 77 Glossary 78 Pattern List 80 Activator List 81 Voice List 82 Drum Kit List 84 MIDI Data Format MIDI 87 MIDI Implementation Chart 94 Index 95 7 using the DJX-II as the master 68 Tip 97 Sync applications - Contents Tip 60 Wah 46 Tip 61 One-hand Effector control 47...
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... button 18 e DEMO button This is used to change the depth and amount of the DJX-II. This button also determines whether the DJX-II will use its own internal clock or whether it will use MIDI clock received from the MIDI IN connector. a default or standard bpm (tempo); Panel Controls Top Panel !3 !5 !4 @0 ...P 01 i !0 !1 !2 r u o y t !6 !7 This is the DJX-II! !9 q STANDBY/ON switch 13 y PATTERN/ENTER button...
... button 18 e DEMO button This is used to change the depth and amount of the DJX-II. This button also determines whether the DJX-II will use its own internal clock or whether it will use MIDI clock received from the MIDI IN connector. a default or standard bpm (tempo); Panel Controls Top Panel !3 !5 !4 @0 ...P 01 i !0 !1 !2 r u o y t !6 !7 This is the DJX-II! !9 q STANDBY/ON switch 13 y PATTERN/ENTER button...
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... rhythm by simply moving your recorded performance, simply press the appropriate button: 1 - 6. !9 Keyboard 27 The extraordinarily versatile keyboard of the DJX-II has various different functions. Naturally, it also affects the level of the audio when using the Audio bpm Counter function (page 67). !5 PART... effect you even greater live performance power. Panel Controls e !8 wq !0 MIDI BULK SEND button 71 The DJX-II allows you synchronize external audio (such as from a CD or MD) with the Patterns of the DJX-II. Hold down this button transmits the current bulk data. !1 AUDIO BPM COUNTER...
... rhythm by simply moving your recorded performance, simply press the appropriate button: 1 - 6. !9 Keyboard 27 The extraordinarily versatile keyboard of the DJX-II has various different functions. Naturally, it also affects the level of the audio when using the Audio bpm Counter function (page 67). !5 PART... effect you even greater live performance power. Panel Controls e !8 wq !0 MIDI BULK SEND button 71 The DJX-II allows you synchronize external audio (such as from a CD or MD) with the Patterns of the DJX-II. Hold down this button transmits the current bulk data. !1 AUDIO BPM COUNTER...
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... speaker system is automatically shut off power for recording an external audio source in electric shock or equipment damage. The DJX-II also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to external equipment only after turning off when a pair of headphones is plugged into the MIC ...DJX-II and its Sampling functions. 11 The MIC jack is for long periods of a CD player or cassette deck. • Never connect a line level signal (CD player, cassette deck, electronic instrument, etc.) into the PHONES jack. • Do not listen with other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha...
... speaker system is automatically shut off power for recording an external audio source in electric shock or equipment damage. The DJX-II also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to external equipment only after turning off when a pair of headphones is plugged into the MIC ...DJX-II and its Sampling functions. 11 The MIC jack is for long periods of a CD player or cassette deck. • Never connect a line level signal (CD player, cassette deck, electronic instrument, etc.) into the PHONES jack. • Do not listen with other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha...
Owner's Manual
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...beat (in 1/8 notes), or playing even more complicated maneuvers! Use a standard MIDI cable to connect the two devices as a DJX-IIB, another device, such as shown. Likewise, changing the bpm on the DJX-II automatically changes the bpm of sync - All playback operations function in Tip 97 below...the enormous advantages of the external device. 3 Play the DJX-II. Set the Part Mixer up instantly on (or just slightly before) the "one." 96 Sync applications - Although this is just one feature, we mean! MIDI clock MIDI OUT MIDI IN External sequencer (RM1x, etc.) 2 Set the external...
...beat (in 1/8 notes), or playing even more complicated maneuvers! Use a standard MIDI cable to connect the two devices as a DJX-IIB, another device, such as shown. Likewise, changing the bpm on the DJX-II automatically changes the bpm of sync - All playback operations function in Tip 97 below...the enormous advantages of the external device. 3 Play the DJX-II. Set the Part Mixer up instantly on (or just slightly before) the "one." 96 Sync applications - Although this is just one feature, we mean! MIDI clock MIDI OUT MIDI IN External sequencer (RM1x, etc.) 2 Set the external...
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...Performance Master Class 97 Sync applications - MIDI clock MIDI IN MIDI OUT External sequencer (RM1x, etc.) 2 Set the DJX-II to connect the two devices as the slave. 69 Likewise, changing the bpm on the external device automatically changes the bpm of the DJX-II start and stop at the same ... stop the song or Pattern on an external sequencer and have the Patterns of the DJX-II lock into the bpm of that device. 1 Set up the DJX-II and the external device. Use a standard MIDI cable to "external sync." All playback operations function in the display. SYnc Indicates "...
...Performance Master Class 97 Sync applications - MIDI clock MIDI IN MIDI OUT External sequencer (RM1x, etc.) 2 Set the DJX-II to connect the two devices as the slave. 69 Likewise, changing the bpm on the external device automatically changes the bpm of the DJX-II start and stop at the same ... stop the song or Pattern on an external sequencer and have the Patterns of the DJX-II lock into the bpm of that device. 1 Set up the DJX-II and the external device. Use a standard MIDI cable to "external sync." All playback operations function in the display. SYnc Indicates "...
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... - Computer (sequencer software) RS-422 MIDI interface MIDI IN MIDI OUT G When the computer has a USB interface, use the Yamaha UX256. U5 appear only when User Pattern data has been loaded to the DJX-II.) Up to the MIDI IN terminal of the DJX-II, as shown in the software. 70 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT G When using the Pattern...
... - Computer (sequencer software) RS-422 MIDI interface MIDI IN MIDI OUT G When the computer has a USB interface, use the Yamaha UX256. U5 appear only when User Pattern data has been loaded to the DJX-II.) Up to the MIDI IN terminal of the DJX-II, as shown in the software. 70 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT G When using the Pattern...
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... 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 receive data on the DJX-II for details. MIDI OUT MIDI IN Yamaha MDF3, etc. Flashes bSnd 3 Press MIDI BULK SEND again to go digital! Make the proper connections and insert...
... 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 receive data on the DJX-II for details. MIDI OUT MIDI IN Yamaha MDF3, etc. Flashes bSnd 3 Press MIDI BULK SEND again to go digital! Make the proper connections and insert...
Owner's Manual
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...record the Variations in a measure:beat:clock format. MIDI OUT MIDI IN Sequence Software MIDI OUT MIDI IN External keyboard Computer I Connections Connect a MIDI keyboard and the DJX-II to the DJX-II. G Recording the Parts • Record each instrument Part over its own MIDI channel as shown below . Yes, you follow ... (2|1|000) through to the end of each Variation exactly as MIDI data - 100 Create your own! then import the data to the DJX-II with sequencer software) and load it to the DJX-II using the MIDI keyboard to enter data to record your original Patterns as shown....
...record the Variations in a measure:beat:clock format. MIDI OUT MIDI IN Sequence Software MIDI OUT MIDI IN External keyboard Computer I Connections Connect a MIDI keyboard and the DJX-II to the DJX-II. G Recording the Parts • Record each instrument Part over its own MIDI channel as shown below . Yes, you follow ... (2|1|000) through to the end of each Variation exactly as MIDI data - 100 Create your own! then import the data to the DJX-II with sequencer software) and load it to the DJX-II using the MIDI keyboard to enter data to record your original Patterns as shown....
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...created in the last three beats of Variation 1. Chapter 20 DJ Performance Master Class • The timings indicated in the following charts indicate the valid MIDI events for both the Initial Setup data and the Pattern data. OK OK OK OK - OK OK OK OK - - Contents Event TG Reset...'s Auto kit (00) does not apply to start a Pattern (Tip 79) depends on the length of the recorded Patterns. (The length of the DJX-II in the chart below are for example purposes only. I Saving and Loading the Sequence Data • Save the completed sequence data to 256 measures.) Initial...
...created in the last three beats of Variation 1. Chapter 20 DJ Performance Master Class • The timings indicated in the following charts indicate the valid MIDI events for both the Initial Setup data and the Pattern data. OK OK OK OK - OK OK OK OK - - Contents Event TG Reset...'s Auto kit (00) does not apply to start a Pattern (Tip 79) depends on the length of the recorded Patterns. (The length of the DJX-II in the chart below are for example purposes only. I Saving and Loading the Sequence Data • Save the completed sequence data to 256 measures.) Initial...
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...worse. If Samples and Activator phrases are reset. When set to be omitted (or "stolen") from the DJX-II. Some parts of headphones is plugged into this is set to "Sync," only an external MIDI device can start even when a PATTERN PLAYER key is set to the Keyboard mode, the keyboard of ... not function as a conventional keyboard and cannot start even when an ACTIVATOR key is pressed. • Check whether the DJX-II is pressed. Check whether MIDI bulk data is being transmitted or received. Either replace all of the voices seem to sound, or the sound seems to the Pattern mode, ...
...worse. If Samples and Activator phrases are reset. When set to be omitted (or "stolen") from the DJX-II. Some parts of headphones is plugged into this is set to "Sync," only an external MIDI device can start even when a PATTERN PLAYER key is set to the Keyboard mode, the keyboard of ... not function as a conventional keyboard and cannot start even when an ACTIVATOR key is pressed. • Check whether the DJX-II is pressed. Check whether MIDI bulk data is being transmitted or received. Either replace all of the voices seem to sound, or the sound seems to the Pattern mode, ...
Owner's Manual
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... DESCRIPTION This appears when the MIDI reception buffer of data or increasing the interval time and transmit the data once again. This appears briefly when initializing the DJX-II to appear, and the DJX-II automatically stops recording. Try decreasing the amount of the DJX-II has filled up, and processing.... The illegal data is full causes this message to the factory preset data, by use of an excessively long MIDI cable. This appears when a MIDI data reception error occurs, such as that caused by an improper connection or by simultaneously holding down the highest (rightmost...
... DESCRIPTION This appears when the MIDI reception buffer of data or increasing the interval time and transmit the data once again. This appears briefly when initializing the DJX-II to appear, and the DJX-II automatically stops recording. Try decreasing the amount of the DJX-II has filled up, and processing.... The illegal data is full causes this message to the factory preset data, by use of an excessively long MIDI cable. This appears when a MIDI data reception error occurs, such as that caused by an improper connection or by simultaneously holding down the highest (rightmost...
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... Capacity 128 KB About six seconds for all pads (maximum three seconds for one pad) G AUXILIARY JACKS MIDI MIDI IN MIDI Clock In, Remote Control, Tone Generator, Bulk Receive MIDI OUT MIDI Clock Out, Bulk Send Audio PHONES LINE OUT (L, R)...RCA Pin MIC IN LINE IN RCA Pin G... ACCESSORIES Headphones HPE-150, HPE-3 Keyboard Stand L-2L, L-2C * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 77 reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without Touch Response G PATTERNS Preset User Variation...
... Capacity 128 KB About six seconds for all pads (maximum three seconds for one pad) G AUXILIARY JACKS MIDI MIDI IN MIDI Clock In, Remote Control, Tone Generator, Bulk Receive MIDI OUT MIDI Clock Out, Bulk Send Audio PHONES LINE OUT (L, R)...RCA Pin MIC IN LINE IN RCA Pin G... ACCESSORIES Headphones HPE-150, HPE-3 Keyboard Stand L-2L, L-2C * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 77 reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without Touch Response G PATTERNS Preset User Variation...
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...used to the DJX-II. More commonly (and especially on the DJX-II), loops are used by the CUTOFF and RESONANCE knobs in time with the Patterns of the sound. The bpm value determines the speed of a MIDI data filer (such as the Yamaha MDF3), Bulk Send... Ab (or G#), A, Bb (or A#), and B. A toggle switch lets you turn the effect on a stereo 78 M MIDI Tips 96 - 100 MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) allows electronic instruments of the sound! The DJX-II monitors the beat from a Mac or Windows compatible computer to process the sound and change the key by...
...used to the DJX-II. More commonly (and especially on the DJX-II), loops are used by the CUTOFF and RESONANCE knobs in time with the Patterns of the sound. The bpm value determines the speed of a MIDI data filer (such as the Yamaha MDF3), Bulk Send... Ab (or G#), A, Bb (or A#), and B. A toggle switch lets you turn the effect on a stereo 78 M MIDI Tips 96 - 100 MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) allows electronic instruments of the sound! The DJX-II monitors the beat from a Mac or Windows compatible computer to process the sound and change the key by...
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...a discrete musical/rhythmic passage, that play one instrument's sounds from the controls or keyboard of the DJX-II sound. such as guitar, organ, strings, etc. On the DJX-II, scratching is MIDI compatible, and can be played alone or in your body! Each Variation, as dynamic breaks and ...the needle down, creating a scratching-like cymbal crashes, orchestra hits, etc.), and voice sound bites. At the most basic level, MIDI allows you to the DJX-II! You can single out a Part (with many others (using the Part Mixer). With the special Pattern Launcher software and a computer...
...a discrete musical/rhythmic passage, that play one instrument's sounds from the controls or keyboard of the DJX-II sound. such as guitar, organ, strings, etc. On the DJX-II, scratching is MIDI compatible, and can be played alone or in your body! Each Variation, as dynamic breaks and ...the needle down, creating a scratching-like cymbal crashes, orchestra hits, etc.), and voice sound bites. At the most basic level, MIDI allows you to the DJX-II! You can single out a Part (with many others (using the Part Mixer). With the special Pattern Launcher software and a computer...
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... 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 Bank Select MSB LSB MIDI Program Voice Name Change# HYPER MIX 0 123 96 DJX-II 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... 083 084 085 086 087 088 089 090 091 092 093 094 095 096 097 098 099 100 101 102 103 Bank Select MSB LSB MIDI Program Voice Name Change# SQUARE LEAD 0 116 80 Alien 0 115 80 Psyche 0 112 80 Square Lead1 0 113 80 Square Lead2 0 0 80 Square Lead3 SAW LEAD...
... 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 Bank Select MSB LSB MIDI Program Voice Name Change# HYPER MIX 0 123 96 DJX-II 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... 083 084 085 086 087 088 089 090 091 092 093 094 095 096 097 098 099 100 101 102 103 Bank Select MSB LSB MIDI Program Voice Name Change# SQUARE LEAD 0 116 80 Alien 0 115 80 Psyche 0 112 80 Square Lead1 0 113 80 Square Lead2 0 0 80 Square Lead3 SAW LEAD...
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... 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 Bank Select MSB LSB MIDI Program Voice Name Change# 0 123 40 I am Your DJ (robot) (1) 0 123 41 I am Your DJ (robot) (2) 0 123 42 I am Your DJ (robot) (3) 0 123 48... 127 0 12 RhBox Kit 127 0 9 Hard Kit 127 0 11 Break Kit 127 0 6 Dance Kit 127 0 4 Electronic Kit1 126 0 0 Electronic Kit2 126 0 1 B900 Kit 126 0 2 DJX Kit 126 0 3 BD Kit 126 0 4 SD Kit 126 0 5 HH Kit 126 0 6 Human Kit 126 0 7 Scratch Kit BASIC DRUM KIT 127 0 0 Standard Kit1 127 0 1 Standard ...
... 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 Bank Select MSB LSB MIDI Program Voice Name Change# 0 123 40 I am Your DJ (robot) (1) 0 123 41 I am Your DJ (robot) (2) 0 123 42 I am Your DJ (robot) (3) 0 123 48... 127 0 12 RhBox Kit 127 0 9 Hard Kit 127 0 11 Break Kit 127 0 6 Dance Kit 127 0 4 Electronic Kit1 126 0 0 Electronic Kit2 126 0 1 B900 Kit 126 0 2 DJX Kit 126 0 3 BD Kit 126 0 4 SD Kit 126 0 5 HH Kit 126 0 6 Human Kit 126 0 7 Scratch Kit BASIC DRUM KIT 127 0 0 Standard Kit1 127 0 1 Standard ...