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...) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3 frequently, in conformity with water and consult a doctor. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on ...or roll anything over it , immediately turn off for all components, set all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the volumes of all volume levels to recharge batteries that is corrosive and may have the instrument inspected...
...) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3 frequently, in conformity with water and consult a doctor. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on ...or roll anything over it , immediately turn off for all components, set all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the volumes of all volume levels to recharge batteries that is corrosive and may have the instrument inspected...
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... list, MIDI data format and MIDI implementation chart. The illustrations and displays as shown in this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your new DJX-II in general. Read this owner's manual are covered here in playing and creating great dance music. Setting Up page 12 Explains how to take full advantage of the Yamaha DJX-II! Most...
... list, MIDI data format and MIDI implementation chart. The illustrations and displays as shown in this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your new DJX-II in general. Read this owner's manual are covered here in playing and creating great dance music. Setting Up page 12 Explains how to take full advantage of the Yamaha DJX-II! Most...
Owner's Manual
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... and one -shot phrases that can even help you develop that blends the reliability and clean sound of rhythm, and the DJX-II can be manipulated in real time. With MIDI, you can help you fully master the instrument. Then wail away with 180 voices, 23 drum kits, and a special ...Variations. Use the toggle switch and the knobs to the DJX-II! The new DJX-II is the DJX-II? If you play melodies - What is a digital DJ powerhouse! If you've dreamed of six) to the DJX-II, and send Patterns you a ton of amazing sonic control features, including a wide variety of loops, sound effects,...
... and one -shot phrases that can even help you develop that blends the reliability and clean sound of rhythm, and the DJX-II can be manipulated in real time. With MIDI, you can help you fully master the instrument. Then wail away with 180 voices, 23 drum kits, and a special ...Variations. Use the toggle switch and the knobs to the DJX-II! The new DJX-II is the DJX-II? If you play melodies - What is a digital DJ powerhouse! If you've dreamed of six) to the DJX-II, and send Patterns you a ton of amazing sonic control features, including a wide variety of loops, sound effects,...
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... 50 Tip 67 Custom Combination keys 50 Chapter 15 Part Controller Power Tips ....... 51 Tip 68 Activator textures 51 Tip 69 Dark mixes and deep grooves - using the DJX-II as the slave 69 Tip 98 Get more Patterns 70 Tip 99 Using MIDI Bulk Send 71 Tip 100 Create your own Patterns 72... the Part Mix 49 Tip 64 Cool intro 49 Tip 65 Solo a single Part - using the DJX-II as the master 68 Tip 97 Sync applications - Contents Tip 60 Wah 46 Tip 61 One-hand Effector control 47 Tip 62 Isolator to the Pattern 65 Tip 91 Play a Pattern, trigger a Performance 66 Tip...
... 50 Tip 67 Custom Combination keys 50 Chapter 15 Part Controller Power Tips ....... 51 Tip 68 Activator textures 51 Tip 69 Dark mixes and deep grooves - using the DJX-II as the slave 69 Tip 98 Get more Patterns 70 Tip 99 Using MIDI Bulk Send 71 Tip 100 Create your own Patterns 72... the Part Mix 49 Tip 64 Cool intro 49 Tip 65 Solo a single Part - using the DJX-II as the master 68 Tip 97 Sync applications - Contents Tip 60 Wah 46 Tip 61 One-hand Effector control 47 Tip 62 Isolator to the Pattern 65 Tip 91 Play a Pattern, trigger a Performance 66 Tip...
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.../stop the Demo songs. Pattern or Activator. 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. 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 10, 16 Press to toggle the...
.../stop the Demo songs. Pattern or Activator. 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. 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 10, 16 Press to toggle the...
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... to the left cuts it. !8 PERFORMANCE RECORDER buttons ... 56 The DJX-II allows you to an external MIDI device as bulk data for individual parts of the Patterns. !6 RIBBON CONTROLLER 38 This expressive tool lets you control and change the sound. !7 ISOLATOR knobs 26 Use these knobs to ...it also affects the level of the audio when using the Sampling feature; The DJX-II monitors the beat from the SAMPLE PADS or the keyboard). 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...
... to the left cuts it. !8 PERFORMANCE RECORDER buttons ... 56 The DJX-II allows you to an external MIDI device as bulk data for individual parts of the Patterns. !6 RIBBON CONTROLLER 38 This expressive tool lets you control and change the sound. !7 ISOLATOR knobs 26 Use these knobs to ...it also affects the level of the audio when using the Sampling feature; The DJX-II monitors the beat from the SAMPLE PADS or the keyboard). 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...
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... minimum setting before connecting them. Panel Controls Rear Panel & Connections A standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged in the Sampling functions (page 53). See page 12 for recording vocals and acoustic instruments. The DJX-II also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to the speakers,...player, cassette deck, electronic instrument, etc.) into the PHONES jack. • Do not listen with other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to a DJ mixer, stereo sound system, mixing console, or tape recorder. The MIC jack is for connecting to a microphone for ...
... minimum setting before connecting them. Panel Controls Rear Panel & Connections A standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged in the Sampling functions (page 53). See page 12 for recording vocals and acoustic instruments. The DJX-II also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to the speakers,...player, cassette deck, electronic instrument, etc.) into the PHONES jack. • Do not listen with other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to a DJ mixer, stereo sound system, mixing console, or tape recorder. The MIC jack is for connecting to a microphone for ...
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...Variation 2) depends on the length of the DJX-II in the following charts indicate the valid MIDI events for example purposes only. All measures ...Control #0 (Bank Select MSB) Control #1 (Modulation) Control #6 (Data Entry MSB) Control #7 (Master Volume) Control #10 (Panpot) Control #11 (Expression) Control #32 (Bank Select LSB) Control #38 (Data Entry LSB) Control #71 (Harmonic Content) Control #72 (Release Time) Control #73 (Attack Time) Control #74 (Brightness) Control #84 (Portamento Control) Control #91 (Reverb Send Level) Control #93 (Chorus Send Level) Control #100 (RPN LSB) Control...
...Variation 2) depends on the length of the DJX-II in the following charts indicate the valid MIDI events for example purposes only. All measures ...Control #0 (Bank Select MSB) Control #1 (Modulation) Control #6 (Data Entry MSB) Control #7 (Master Volume) Control #10 (Panpot) Control #11 (Expression) Control #32 (Bank Select LSB) Control #38 (Data Entry LSB) Control #71 (Harmonic Content) Control #72 (Release Time) Control #73 (Attack Time) Control #74 (Brightness) Control #84 (Portamento Control) Control #91 (Reverb Send Level) Control #93 (Chorus Send Level) Control #100 (RPN LSB) Control...
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... replaced. six batteries, or use it further away from one or more of the PART CONTROLLER. 74 The display goes blank and all panel controls are playing simultaneously with the exception of the DJX-II does not function as a conventional keyboard and cannot start even when an ACTIVATOR key is ... worse. The selected voice cannnot be omitted (or "stolen") from the DJX-II. The DJX-II is in close proximity to "Sync," only an external MIDI device can start even when a PATTERN PLAYER key is output. If a MIDI Bulk Send operation is polyphonic up to the PHONES jack on the rear ...
... replaced. six batteries, or use it further away from one or more of the PART CONTROLLER. 74 The display goes blank and all panel controls are playing simultaneously with the exception of the DJX-II does not function as a conventional keyboard and cannot start even when an ACTIVATOR key is ... worse. The selected voice cannnot be omitted (or "stolen") from the DJX-II. The DJX-II is in close proximity to "Sync," only an external MIDI device can start even when a PATTERN PLAYER key is output. If a MIDI Bulk Send operation is polyphonic up to the PHONES jack on the rear ...
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... One Shot: 3 Quality 22kHz/8bit RAM Capacity 128 KB About six 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 AMPLIFIERS 6W... 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 Specifications Appendix G KEYBOARD 61 keys (C1~C6) ..without prior notice. reserves the right to change or modify products...
... One Shot: 3 Quality 22kHz/8bit RAM Capacity 128 KB About six 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 AMPLIFIERS 6W... 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 Specifications Appendix G KEYBOARD 61 keys (C1~C6) ..without prior notice. reserves the right to change or modify products...
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...types and manufacturers to On the DJXII, you change the number - On the DJX-II, you can use of a MIDI data filer (such as the Yamaha MDF3), Bulk Send allows you to break up entirely of the DJX-II. In modern recording studios, almost every recorded sound is the opposite of the... a (usually) short audio passage or phrase that cycle indefinitely, creating a continous rhythmic Pattern. Like the Bass and Treble controls on the DJX-II for transferring Pattern data from a Mac or Windows compatible computer to process the sound and change the key by autoadjusting the bpm of...
...types and manufacturers to On the DJXII, you change the number - On the DJX-II, you can use of a MIDI data filer (such as the Yamaha MDF3), Bulk Send allows you to break up entirely of the DJX-II. In modern recording studios, almost every recorded sound is the opposite of the... a (usually) short audio passage or phrase that cycle indefinitely, creating a continous rhythmic Pattern. Like the Bass and Treble controls on the DJX-II for transferring Pattern data from a Mac or Windows compatible computer to process the sound and change the key by autoadjusting the bpm of...
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...a whole studio's worth of keyboards, synthesizers, samplers, and rhythm machines controlled from the controls or keyboard of the DJX-II actually contains ten separate Patterns, called "voices." Voice Tips 25, 26 When the DJX-II is a discrete musical/rhythmic passage, that are audio samples that loops (...For example, the Bass Part on one time, the DJX-II is an important music-making technique in Variations are called "Variations." Appendix Glossary "communicate" with the Ribbon Controller. At the most basic level, MIDI allows you enormous flexibility in using the Part...
...a whole studio's worth of keyboards, synthesizers, samplers, and rhythm machines controlled from the controls or keyboard of the DJX-II actually contains ten separate Patterns, called "voices." Voice Tips 25, 26 When the DJX-II is a discrete musical/rhythmic passage, that are audio samples that loops (...For example, the Bass Part on one time, the DJX-II is an important music-making technique in Variations are called "Variations." Appendix Glossary "communicate" with the Ribbon Controller. At the most basic level, MIDI allows you enormous flexibility in using the Part...
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.../0bbbbbbb denotes the byte count. • ccH/0ccccccc denotes the check sum. • ddH/0ddddddd denotes the data/value. MIDI Data Format MIDI Appendix Many MIDI messages listed in the MIDI Data Format are expressed as any whole number. Also, "n" can freely be defined as decimal numbers, binary numbers or hexadecimal ...)/9nH/1001 00001001 1111(binary) denotes the Note On Message for each channel (1-16). 176-191/BnH/1011 0000-1011 1111 denotes the Control Change Message for each channel (1-16). 192-207/CnH/1100 0000-1100 1111 denotes the Program Change Message for each channel (1-16). 240...
.../0bbbbbbb denotes the byte count. • ccH/0ccccccc denotes the check sum. • ddH/0ddddddd denotes the data/value. MIDI Data Format MIDI Appendix Many MIDI messages listed in the MIDI Data Format are expressed as any whole number. Also, "n" can freely be defined as decimal numbers, binary numbers or hexadecimal ...)/9nH/1001 00001001 1111(binary) denotes the Note On Message for each channel (1-16). 176-191/BnH/1011 0000-1011 1111 denotes the Control Change Message for each channel (1-16). 192-207/CnH/1100 0000-1100 1111 denotes the Program Change Message for each channel (1-16). 240...
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... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Keyboard (Note / ProgramChange) Sampler PAD Scratch Remote ---- About MIDI remote control Remote Control Data Functions Panel Operation Activator ACTIVATOR LOOP1 LOOP2 LOOP3 LOOP4 LOOP5 ONE SHOT1 ONE SHOT2 ONE SHOT3 ONE SHOT4 ONE SHOT5 ONE ...Activator Kit Number (00H - 33H) Bank Select MSB (B3H, 00H, 00H) Bank Select LSB (B3H, 20H, 02H) Program Change (C3H, **H) 91 Appendix MIDI Data Format MIDI I About MIDI remote control About MIDI IN channel and DJX-II parts The individual Parts of the DJX-II respond to incoming data over channel 4 (Remote) is used to...
... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Keyboard (Note / ProgramChange) Sampler PAD Scratch Remote ---- About MIDI remote control Remote Control Data Functions Panel Operation Activator ACTIVATOR LOOP1 LOOP2 LOOP3 LOOP4 LOOP5 ONE SHOT1 ONE SHOT2 ONE SHOT3 ONE SHOT4 ONE SHOT5 ONE ...Activator Kit Number (00H - 33H) Bank Select MSB (B3H, 00H, 00H) Bank Select LSB (B3H, 20H, 02H) Program Change (C3H, **H) 91 Appendix MIDI Data Format MIDI I About MIDI remote control About MIDI IN channel and DJX-II parts The individual Parts of the DJX-II respond to incoming data over channel 4 (Remote) is used to...
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...+2+3 KICK+HI-HAT BASS KICK SNARE PHRASE1 HI-HAT PHRASE2 PERC PHRASE3 ACTIVATOR Part Controller Knobs CUTOFF knob RESONANCE knob VOLUME knob Ribbon Controller TYPE Select Switch SCRATCH1 SCRATCH2 PITCH BEND PITCH&BPM Ribbon Controller operation Overall pitch control (Pitch&BPM) MIDI Data Format ** = Note On (7FH), Note Off (00H) Note (93H, 48H, **H) ... 00H) Bank Select LSB (B3H, 20H, 03H) Program Change (C3H, 00H) Program Change (C3H, 01H) Program Change (C3H, 02H) Program Change (C3H, 03H) Breath Controller MSB (B3H, 02H, mmH) Breath Controller LSB (B3H, 22H, llH) mm, ll: 00H - 7FH 92
...+2+3 KICK+HI-HAT BASS KICK SNARE PHRASE1 HI-HAT PHRASE2 PERC PHRASE3 ACTIVATOR Part Controller Knobs CUTOFF knob RESONANCE knob VOLUME knob Ribbon Controller TYPE Select Switch SCRATCH1 SCRATCH2 PITCH BEND PITCH&BPM Ribbon Controller operation Overall pitch control (Pitch&BPM) MIDI Data Format ** = Note On (7FH), Note Off (00H) Note (93H, 48H, **H) ... 00H) Bank Select LSB (B3H, 20H, 03H) Program Change (C3H, 00H) Program Change (C3H, 01H) Program Change (C3H, 02H) Program Change (C3H, 03H) Breath Controller MSB (B3H, 02H, mmH) Breath Controller LSB (B3H, 22H, llH) mm, ll: 00H - 7FH 92
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Appendix MIDI Data Format MIDI Functions Live Effector Key Shifter SAMPLE PAD BPM setting Other buttons Panel Operation ON/OFF switch Hold/On Hold/Off Effect Type selection DISTORTION AUTO PAN RING MOD FLANGER PHASER SLICER DELAY ECHO LO-FI WAH CONTROL knob BALANCE knob KEY SHIFTER setting 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 -5... -4 -3 -2 -1 SAMPLE PAD on ONE SHOT 1 ONE SHOT 2 ONE SHOT 3 LOOP 1 LOOP 2 LOOP 3 SAMPLING/STOP button Data dial VOICE/KEYBOARD button PATTERN/ENTER button ACTIVATOR button BPM/TAP button PATTERN STOP button MIDI Data ...
Appendix MIDI Data Format MIDI Functions Live Effector Key Shifter SAMPLE PAD BPM setting Other buttons Panel Operation ON/OFF switch Hold/On Hold/Off Effect Type selection DISTORTION AUTO PAN RING MOD FLANGER PHASER SLICER DELAY ECHO LO-FI WAH CONTROL knob BALANCE knob KEY SHIFTER setting 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 -5... -4 -3 -2 -1 SAMPLE PAD on ONE SHOT 1 ONE SHOT 2 ONE SHOT 3 LOOP 1 LOOP 2 LOOP 3 SAMPLING/STOP button Data dial VOICE/KEYBOARD button PATTERN/ENTER button ACTIVATOR button BPM/TAP button PATTERN STOP button MIDI Data ...
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...OFF,MONO o : Yes x : No Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ DJ-GEAR ] Model DJX-II MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Transmitted Recognized Basic Default x ...Channel Changed x 1 - 16 1 - 16 Date :17-MAR-2000 Version : 1.0 Remarks Mode Default Messages Altered x x Note x Number : True voice Velocity Note ON x Note OFF x After Key's x Touch Ch's x 3 x x 0 - 127 0 - 127 o 9nH,v=1-127 o 9nH,v=0 or 8nH x x Pitch Bend x o Control...
...OFF,MONO o : Yes x : No Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ DJ-GEAR ] Model DJX-II MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Transmitted Recognized Basic Default x ...Channel Changed x 1 - 16 1 - 16 Date :17-MAR-2000 Version : 1.0 Remarks Mode Default Messages Altered x x Note x Number : True voice Velocity Note ON x Note OFF x After Key's x Touch Ch's x 3 x x 0 - 127 0 - 127 o 9nH,v=1-127 o 9nH,v=0 or 8nH x x Pitch Bend x o Control...
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...39, 59, 78 bpm, auto-adjust 67 bpm, tapping 58 bulk 71, 72, 78 C combination keys 30, 32 Control (Live Effector 22, 44, 45 Cutoff 32, 34, 35, 51, 78 D data backup 13 Data dial 8 Delay... M MIC (SAMPLING/AUX IN) jack 11, 53 Mid (Isolator 9, 26, 48 MIDI 5, 9, 11, 68, 69, 70, 72, 78 MIDI Bulk Send 9, 71 MIDI Data Format 87 MIDI Implementation Chart 94 E Echo 25, 46 effects 5, 22, 43, 78 endings (outro... 49, 72, 79 HOLD 22 N NEXT 17, 41 O One Shot 18, 54, 79 P Part 29, 79 Part Controller 9, 34, 51, 79 Part Mixer 10, 29, 49, 79 Part Selector 32, 79 Pattern 5, 10, 14, 79 Pattern...
...39, 59, 78 bpm, auto-adjust 67 bpm, tapping 58 bulk 71, 72, 78 C combination keys 30, 32 Control (Live Effector 22, 44, 45 Cutoff 32, 34, 35, 51, 78 D data backup 13 Data dial 8 Delay... M MIC (SAMPLING/AUX IN) jack 11, 53 Mid (Isolator 9, 26, 48 MIDI 5, 9, 11, 68, 69, 70, 72, 78 MIDI Bulk Send 9, 71 MIDI Data Format 87 MIDI Implementation Chart 94 E Echo 25, 46 effects 5, 22, 43, 78 endings (outro... 49, 72, 79 HOLD 22 N NEXT 17, 41 O One Shot 18, 54, 79 P Part 29, 79 Part Controller 9, 34, 51, 79 Part Mixer 10, 29, 49, 79 Part Selector 32, 79 Pattern 5, 10, 14, 79 Pattern...