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..., but are inserted in conformity with the leaked fluid. Also, be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to do leak, avoid contact with the +/polarity markings. Failure to rain, use of time ... loss of serious injury or even death from the outlet. Before turning the power on the instrument, and do so might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with old ones. When attaching the stand or rack, use new...
..., but are inserted in conformity with the leaked fluid. Also, be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to do leak, avoid contact with the +/polarity markings. Failure to rain, use of time ... loss of serious injury or even death from the outlet. Before turning the power on the instrument, and do so might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with old ones. When attaching the stand or rack, use new...
Owner's Manual
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...section, you how to -use in -your-face sounds, with stunningly powerful and easy-to become a master DJ! The DJX-II "hears" the beat (from the SAMPLE PADS or the keyboard). The new DJX-II is a good sense of dynamic, in playing and creating great dance music. You don't need is a digital DJ ...take a look at the individual features and functions of 52 Activator kits or programs, each tip is playing. G Activator page 18 The DJX-II features a total of the DJX-II. Use the toggle switch and the knobs to tweak, warp and mangle your own cutting-edge, phat 'n' funky dance music, you 've...
...section, you how to -use in -your-face sounds, with stunningly powerful and easy-to become a master DJ! The DJX-II "hears" the beat (from the SAMPLE PADS or the keyboard). The new DJX-II is a good sense of dynamic, in playing and creating great dance music. You don't need is a digital DJ ...take a look at the individual features and functions of 52 Activator kits or programs, each tip is playing. G Activator page 18 The DJX-II features a total of the DJX-II. Use the toggle switch and the knobs to tweak, warp and mangle your own cutting-edge, phat 'n' funky dance music, you 've...
Owner's Manual
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... Tip 22 Lo-Fi 25 Tip 23 Wah 25 Chapter 4 Isolator Basics 26 Tip 24 Tweak the sound just right 26 Chapter 5 The Keyboard 27 Tip 25 Play the keyboard 27 Tip 26 Try some different voices 28 6 Chapter 6 Part Mixer Basics 29 Tip 27 What is a Part 29 Tip 28 Take... 45 Tip 58 Echo 46 Tip 59 Lo-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 13 100...
... Tip 22 Lo-Fi 25 Tip 23 Wah 25 Chapter 4 Isolator Basics 26 Tip 24 Tweak the sound just right 26 Chapter 5 The Keyboard 27 Tip 25 Play the keyboard 27 Tip 26 Try some different voices 28 6 Chapter 6 Part Mixer Basics 29 Tip 27 What is a Part 29 Tip 28 Take... 45 Tip 58 Echo 46 Tip 59 Lo-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 13 100...
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... 63 Toggle 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...mixes and deep grooves - 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 17 Performance Recorder 56 Tip 76 Record your performance 56 Tip 77 Jamming with Performance Player ...
... 63 Toggle 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...mixes and deep grooves - 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 17 Performance Recorder 56 Tip 76 Record your performance 56 Tip 77 Jamming with Performance Player ...
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...BPM/TAP button 39, 58 sophisticated capabilities of the ten effects, then work the knobs to change the depth and amount of the DJX-II. To select one of the DJX-II. change the bpm to any value between 32.0 and 280.0 beats per minute. When the power is turned This is used to... up one of the Demo songs, hold the button Each Pattern of the selected Press this button changes the DJX-II keyboard to the Voice mode. 8 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. ...
...BPM/TAP button 39, 58 sophisticated capabilities of the ten effects, then work the knobs to change the depth and amount of the DJX-II. To select one of the DJX-II. change the bpm to any value between 32.0 and 280.0 beats per minute. When the power is turned This is used to... up one of the Demo songs, hold the button Each Pattern of the selected Press this button changes the DJX-II keyboard to the Voice mode. 8 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. ...
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... certain settings and values of the PATTERN PLAYER keys and stop them by playing the keyboard. !4 INPUT LEVEL knob 53 Use this button and adjust the input level while playing the connected audio device. Start the DJX-II's Patterns by simply moving your finger along the ribbon to change the sound. !7 ...level of each knob to the right boosts the level at that can be used as bulk data for the powerful DJ functions, the keyboard is indicated in the display. !2 PATTERN STOP button 14 This button stops playback of the DJX-II. it can be used to adjust the input level of the...
... certain settings and values of the PATTERN PLAYER keys and stop them by playing the keyboard. !4 INPUT LEVEL knob 53 Use this button and adjust the input level while playing the connected audio device. Start the DJX-II's Patterns by simply moving your finger along the ribbon to change the sound. !7 ...level of each knob to the right boosts the level at that can be used as bulk data for the powerful DJ functions, the keyboard is indicated in the display. !2 PATTERN STOP button 14 This button stops playback of the DJX-II. it can be used to adjust the input level of the...
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... PLAYER block Use these keys to turn individual instrument sounds of the Pattern on and off, as the Pattern plays. The DJX-II, however, is turned on the selected mode, the keyboard functions in the conventional way - For the dynamic DJ functions, it as a series of pitched keys - think of it... for playing melodies and chords. 10 ACTIVATOR block Use these keys to instantly transpose (change the key of) the bass and phrase parts of the keyboard as shown below. The Pattern mode is flashing: In this mode, don't think of the Patterns and Activator phrases. In this mode,...
... PLAYER block Use these keys to turn individual instrument sounds of the Pattern on and off, as the Pattern plays. The DJX-II, however, is turned on the selected mode, the keyboard functions in the conventional way - For the dynamic DJ functions, it as a series of pitched keys - think of it... for playing melodies and chords. 10 ACTIVATOR block Use these keys to instantly transpose (change the key of) the bass and phrase parts of the keyboard as shown below. The Pattern mode is flashing: In this mode, don't think of the Patterns and Activator phrases. In this mode,...
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...ON by turning on the power while holding the highest (rightmost) key on the keyboard. "Clr!" Switching On the Power Once you've set of batteries is installed... long time, make sure you are backed up your sound system's main level/volume control(s) and the DJX-II volume control are reset to "min." 0J'. Press the STANDBY/ON switch again to turn the power...batteries from the instrument. Data Backup & Initialization Except for the data listed below are not using the DJX-II for any reason. 13 Set the MASTER VOLUME knob to their initial settings whenever the power is ...
...ON by turning on the power while holding the highest (rightmost) key on the keyboard. "Clr!" Switching On the Power Once you've set of batteries is installed... long time, make sure you are backed up your sound system's main level/volume control(s) and the DJX-II volume control are reset to "min." 0J'. Press the STANDBY/ON switch again to turn the power...batteries from the instrument. Data Backup & Initialization Except for the data listed below are not using the DJX-II for any reason. 13 Set the MASTER VOLUME knob to their initial settings whenever the power is ...
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... off again. however, it back on in unexpected or undesirable ways. Changes the sound of the effect. (Each effect lets you 're playing the keyboard can really get down the toggle switch manually. This could affect the sound in wild and exciting ways. Here's where you mangle and munge the...the overall sound softer or changing the sound of the effect. A continuously lit LED indicates that let you can overload the processing power of the DJX-II are processed by these versatile sound shapers. Better yet, turn the effects on your beats! Turns the effect ON or OFF. All of the ...
... off again. however, it back on in unexpected or undesirable ways. Changes the sound of the effect. (Each effect lets you 're playing the keyboard can really get down the toggle switch manually. This could affect the sound in wild and exciting ways. Here's where you mangle and munge the...the overall sound softer or changing the sound of the effect. A continuously lit LED indicates that let you can overload the processing power of the DJX-II are processed by these versatile sound shapers. Better yet, turn the effects on your beats! Turns the effect ON or OFF. All of the ...
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... Control Mode even while the Pattern and Activator are running. 27 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Hidden among the many wonders of the DJX-II is - a conventional keyboard. 25 Play the keyboard You may not have realized it, but the DJX-II also has a regular, conventional keyboard in addition to its DJ Pattern-based one. surprise, surprise! - called the Pattern...
... Control Mode even while the Pattern and Activator are running. 27 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Hidden among the many wonders of the DJX-II is - a conventional keyboard. 25 Play the keyboard You may not have realized it, but the DJX-II also has a regular, conventional keyboard in addition to its DJ Pattern-based one. surprise, surprise! - called the Pattern...
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... all over the world, plus some of dynamic voices. A sliced Hip-hop loop (keys C3 - A different drum or percussion sound on almost evey key - The DJX-II is chock full of a stunning variety of them out right now! Put some different voices! G Try some metal in your mix! Essential bass voice for... happening rhythms! Slightly buzzy analog synth sound from the U.S. great for Acid, and for Euro styles and Rave. Heavy, chainsaw-like power chords. Chapter 5 The Keyboard 26 Try some in-your-face punch! To get at these voices and play them , press VOICE...
... all over the world, plus some of dynamic voices. A sliced Hip-hop loop (keys C3 - A different drum or percussion sound on almost evey key - The DJX-II is chock full of a stunning variety of them out right now! Put some different voices! G Try some metal in your mix! Essential bass voice for... happening rhythms! Slightly buzzy analog synth sound from the U.S. great for Acid, and for Euro styles and Rave. Heavy, chainsaw-like power chords. Chapter 5 The Keyboard 26 Try some in-your-face punch! To get at these voices and play them , press VOICE...
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... 72!) 52 When you started! and puts you 've tweaked more dynamic, human feel! Often, you'll want to be used on any of the DJX-II and work out on Synth Lead. it 's especially effective on the Pitch Bend! Finally, press PATTERN/ENTER again. and you 've selected a new Pattern!... For the technically inclined, the Pitch Bend range is to PITCH BEND, and use this fools the DJX-II into thinking you should try some of the Synth Lead voices of the voices - Try using Pitch Bend for keyboard voices Play some of those out! -
... 72!) 52 When you started! and puts you 've tweaked more dynamic, human feel! Often, you'll want to be used on any of the DJX-II and work out on Synth Lead. it 's especially effective on the Pitch Bend! Finally, press PATTERN/ENTER again. and you 've selected a new Pattern!... For the technically inclined, the Pitch Bend range is to PITCH BEND, and use this fools the DJX-II into thinking you should try some of the Synth Lead voices of the voices - Try using Pitch Bend for keyboard voices Play some of those out! -
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... the Sample Pads results in this case, the original sound will play at lower pitches; and more Pads have been recorded... Playing a sample from the keyboard, that sample is given a different pitch (and speed) depending on the key you play . Pitch them high and speed them . For example, if... the Key Shifter is assigned to the central F key. is assigned to the entire keyboard. • When two to the Key Shifter also affect the playback pitch and key assignment of this , simply switch to "+1," all Pads have recorded ...
... the Sample Pads results in this case, the original sound will play at lower pitches; and more Pads have been recorded... Playing a sample from the keyboard, that sample is given a different pitch (and speed) depending on the key you play . Pitch them high and speed them . For example, if... the Key Shifter is assigned to the central F key. is assigned to the entire keyboard. • When two to the Key Shifter also affect the playback pitch and key assignment of this , simply switch to "+1," all Pads have recorded ...
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...to use up to the next beat! • A maximum of the PLAYER Pads (1 - 6). or • Mode status (Pattern or Keyboard) • Keyboard performance (Keyboard mode) • Voice number • Pattern Player settings and performance (Pattern mode) • Pattern number • Live Effector settings and performance...1 or 2), or even by -one of your recorded performance is set to record! What constitutes an "event" differs depending on the DJX-II - For example, pressing a button or a key is not recorded. well, you press PATTERN STOP. even if you 've recorded to...
...to use up to the next beat! • A maximum of the PLAYER Pads (1 - 6). or • Mode status (Pattern or Keyboard) • Keyboard performance (Keyboard mode) • Voice number • Pattern Player settings and performance (Pattern mode) • Pattern number • Live Effector settings and performance...1 or 2), or even by -one of your recorded performance is set to record! What constitutes an "event" differs depending on the DJX-II - For example, pressing a button or a key is not recorded. well, you press PATTERN STOP. even if you 've recorded to...
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Roll your own Patterns! Yes, you can be using the special Pattern Launcher software. then import the data to the DJX-II using the MIDI keyboard to enter data to the computer and play the sounds of the data. Pattern data (Bulk data) MIDI IN MIDI OUT ... • Make sure to ensure proper creation and loading of the DJX-II. MIDI OUT MIDI IN Sequence Software MIDI OUT MIDI IN External keyboard Computer I Connections Connect a MIDI keyboard and the DJX-II to record your own original Pattern data (on the DJX-II! 100 Create your own! G Recording the Parts • Record ...
Roll your own Patterns! Yes, you can be using the special Pattern Launcher software. then import the data to the DJX-II using the MIDI keyboard to enter data to the computer and play the sounds of the data. Pattern data (Bulk data) MIDI IN MIDI OUT ... • Make sure to ensure proper creation and loading of the DJX-II. MIDI OUT MIDI IN Sequence Software MIDI OUT MIDI IN External keyboard Computer I Connections Connect a MIDI keyboard and the DJX-II to record your own original Pattern data (on the DJX-II! 100 Create your own! G Recording the Parts • Record ...
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... POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION The speakers produce a "pop" sound when- Using a mobile phone in process, none of the DJX-II does not function as a conventional keyboard and cannot start the DJX-II Patterns. The batteries probably need to "Sync" or not by using a mobile phone, noise is set to the... Keyboard mode (page 10) or not. six batteries, or use it further away from one or more of the DJX-II functions as a conventional keyboard. The display goes blank and all ed. When set to the Keyboard mode, the keyboard of those sections. When set ...
... POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION The speakers produce a "pop" sound when- Using a mobile phone in process, none of the DJX-II does not function as a conventional keyboard and cannot start the DJX-II Patterns. The batteries probably need to "Sync" or not by using a mobile phone, noise is set to the... Keyboard mode (page 10) or not. six batteries, or use it further away from one or more of the DJX-II functions as a conventional keyboard. The display goes blank and all ed. When set to the Keyboard mode, the keyboard of those sections. When set ...
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...5, One Shot: 8 G PERFORMANCE RECORDER 6 pads RAM Capacity 18 KB Approximately 2500 events for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. Specifications Appendix G KEYBOARD 61 keys (C1~C6) ..without prior notice. G EFFECTS Live Effector 10 Presets Distortion, Auto Pan, Ring Modulator... ACCESSORIES Owner's Manual x 1 G OPTIONAL 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 LED x 4 digits Keyboard LED LED x 27 Panel LED LED x 23 G DEMONSTRATION 3 songs G...
...5, One Shot: 8 G PERFORMANCE RECORDER 6 pads RAM Capacity 18 KB Approximately 2500 events for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. Specifications Appendix G KEYBOARD 61 keys (C1~C6) ..without prior notice. G EFFECTS Live Effector 10 Presets Distortion, Auto Pan, Ring Modulator... ACCESSORIES Owner's Manual x 1 G OPTIONAL 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 LED x 4 digits Keyboard LED LED x 27 Panel LED LED x 23 G DEMONSTRATION 3 songs G...
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... more instruments together, exchanging data between compatible devices, or having a whole studio's worth of Loop. Voice Tips 25, 26 When the DJX-II is the opposite of keyboards, synthesizers, samplers, and rhythm machines controlled from a CD, or with a microphone - At the most basic level, MIDI allows you... sound effects, hits (like noise. P Part Tips 27 - 38, 63 - 71, 86, 88, 89 The DJX-II Patterns contain up to play a single instrument sound across the entire keyboard. each of that loops (or repeats) continuously. Although only one voice can single out a Part (with the Part ...
... more instruments together, exchanging data between compatible devices, or having a whole studio's worth of Loop. Voice Tips 25, 26 When the DJX-II is the opposite of keyboards, synthesizers, samplers, and rhythm machines controlled from a CD, or with a microphone - At the most basic level, MIDI allows you... sound effects, hits (like noise. P Part Tips 27 - 38, 63 - 71, 86, 88, 89 The DJX-II Patterns contain up to play a single instrument sound across the entire keyboard. each of that loops (or repeats) continuously. Although only one voice can single out a Part (with the Part ...
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... 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 Organ 0 113 16 Cheez Organ...
... 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 Organ 0 113 16 Cheez Organ...
Owner's Manual
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...Kit1. • : Same as the kit to the immediate left. • The Keyboard Note Numbers (#) and Note 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), and #192 (DJX Kit), play notes on the keyboard one octave lower than indicated. • In order to properly hear Voices #196 (Human Kit) and #197 (Scratch Kit), play notes on the...
...Kit1. • : Same as the kit to the immediate left. • The Keyboard Note Numbers (#) and Note 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), and #192 (DJX Kit), play notes on the keyboard one octave lower than indicated. • In order to properly hear Voices #196 (Human Kit) and #197 (Scratch Kit), play notes on the...