Owner's Manual
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... full advantage of becoming a master DJ. Setting Up page 12 Explains how to connect up toward the goal of its various features. Index ...page 88 This section alphabetically lists virtually all of the buttons and controls of the Yamaha DJX-IIB! The DJX-IIB is a complete dance-music workstation... that can be a DJ page 14 This section guides the novice user step-by-step through 100 important and useful tips ...
... full advantage of becoming a master DJ. Setting Up page 12 Explains how to connect up toward the goal of its various features. Index ...page 88 This section alphabetically lists virtually all of the buttons and controls of the Yamaha DJX-IIB! The DJX-IIB is a complete dance-music workstation... that can be a DJ page 14 This section guides the novice user step-by-step through 100 important and useful tips ...
Owner's Manual
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...Scratch Pad and the knobs to the right place... The DJX-IIB is the DJX-II?B? Let the DJX-IIB show you play melodies - With the "100 Tips" section, you scratch your DJ performance. Like a game, each tip is a digital DJ powerhouse! G Scratch Pad page 26 This awesome feature ...puts 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 becoming a master DJ. No music knowledge or experience required! Each pattern has 10 different variations. G MIDI Compatibility for your...
...Scratch Pad and the knobs to the right place... The DJX-IIB is the DJX-II?B? Let the DJX-IIB show you play melodies - With the "100 Tips" section, you scratch your DJ performance. Like a game, each tip is a digital DJ powerhouse! G Scratch Pad page 26 This awesome feature ...puts 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 becoming a master DJ. No music knowledge or experience required! Each pattern has 10 different variations. G MIDI Compatibility for your...
Owner's Manual
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... 9 Pattern Player Power Tips ....... 41 Tip 48 Hitting a new Pattern and Variation - Contents Packing List 4 How to Use the Manual 4 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...
... 9 Pattern Player Power Tips ....... 41 Tip 48 Hitting a new Pattern and Variation - Contents Packing List 4 How to Use the Manual 4 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Scratch Pad Power Tips ...........54 Tip 76 Scratching triplets 54 Tip 77 Scratch on the "one 61 Tip 88 Check the bpm 61 Chapter 18 DJ Performance Master Class 62 Tip 89 Cut in with a scratch and hit the next Variation 62 Tip 90 Auto-adjusting the bpm 62 Tip 91... 49 Tip 67 Phaser 49 Tip 68 Slice 49 Tip 69 Delay 50 Tip 70 Delay fill-in - using the DJX-IIB as the master 65 Tip 98 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...
... Scratch Pad Power Tips ...........54 Tip 76 Scratching triplets 54 Tip 77 Scratch on the "one 61 Tip 88 Check the bpm 61 Chapter 18 DJ Performance Master Class 62 Tip 89 Cut in with a scratch and hit the next Variation 62 Tip 90 Auto-adjusting the bpm 62 Tip 91... 49 Tip 67 Phaser 49 Tip 68 Slice 49 Tip 69 Delay 50 Tip 70 Delay fill-in - using the DJX-IIB as the master 65 Tip 98 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...
Owner's Manual
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... foundation for everything else on the main Pattern). Work your DJ apprenticeship right here! there's no better way to get the most out of your timing tight and develop a solid sense of the buttons in ! But, then again, the DJX-IIB is NOT an owner's manual! So jump in the PATTERN... PLAYER section - Advanced tricks and techniques ... 100 Tips to be a master DJ yourself! At least not an ordinary one of rhythm! It takes you need to ...
... foundation for everything else on the main Pattern). Work your DJ apprenticeship right here! there's no better way to get the most out of your timing tight and develop a solid sense of the buttons in ! But, then again, the DJX-IIB is NOT an owner's manual! So jump in the PATTERN... PLAYER section - Advanced tricks and techniques ... 100 Tips to be a master DJ yourself! At least not an ordinary one of rhythm! It takes you need to ...
Owner's Manual
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That's why the DJX-IIB has a special Scratch Pad that you 're selecting. 06 Indicates the Scratch kit (function) number. 26 Step up instantly and scratch right along with your ... forth with the Patterns! Set the Crossfader to see what the Scratch Pad's for vinyl here - The DJX-IIB has a whopping total of a DJ is in his or her turntable work the platter like a real DJ! To change the Scratch kit, hold down the SCRATCH button and simultaneously turn the Scratch Pad. No need...
That's why the DJX-IIB has a special Scratch Pad that you 're selecting. 06 Indicates the Scratch kit (function) number. 26 Step up instantly and scratch right along with your ... forth with the Patterns! Set the Crossfader to see what the Scratch Pad's for vinyl here - The DJX-IIB has a whopping total of a DJ is in his or her turntable work the platter like a real DJ! To change the Scratch kit, hold down the SCRATCH button and simultaneously turn the Scratch Pad. No need...
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... 5 Scratch Pad Clinic G Scratch List The Auto kit (0) automatically selects a kit to scratch in time with a scratch! Category Name 21 BASIC DJ 22 TOOLS 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 TECHNO 36 LOOPS 37 38 39 40 41 HIP HOP ... LOOPS 43 44 45 46 47 48 Scratch Name Basic DJ Tools 1 Basic DJ Tools 2 Basic DJ Tools 3 Basic DJ Tools 4 Basic DJ Tools 5 Basic DJ Tools 6 Basic DJ Tools 7 Basic DJ Tools 8 Basic DJ Tools 9 Basic DJ Tools 10 Basic DJ Tools 11 Basic DJ Tools 12 Basic DJ Tools 13 Basic DJ Tools 14 Techno Loops 1 Techno Loops 2 Techno Loops 3 Techno Loops...
... 5 Scratch Pad Clinic G Scratch List The Auto kit (0) automatically selects a kit to scratch in time with a scratch! Category Name 21 BASIC DJ 22 TOOLS 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 TECHNO 36 LOOPS 37 38 39 40 41 HIP HOP ... LOOPS 43 44 45 46 47 48 Scratch Name Basic DJ Tools 1 Basic DJ Tools 2 Basic DJ Tools 3 Basic DJ Tools 4 Basic DJ Tools 5 Basic DJ Tools 6 Basic DJ Tools 7 Basic DJ Tools 8 Basic DJ Tools 9 Basic DJ Tools 10 Basic DJ Tools 11 Basic DJ Tools 12 Basic DJ Tools 13 Basic DJ Tools 14 Techno Loops 1 Techno Loops 2 Techno Loops 3 Techno Loops...
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.... Try locking into this rhythm is tricky since the forward scratch and backward scratch are a cornerstone of times, then let the rhythm play. On the DJX-IIB, you 'll have to scratch a vinyl loop a couple of hip-hop music, and feature a heavy "swing" feel Here things get you 'll have no trouble... stop the drum loop, press LOOP again (or press PATTERN STOP). 29 One Two Three Four 25 Triggering drum loops from the Scratch Pad A common DJ technique is ! that's where the shuffle is to do the same thing! To get a bit tricky! once you feel the rhythm, you can do...
.... Try locking into this rhythm is tricky since the forward scratch and backward scratch are a cornerstone of times, then let the rhythm play. On the DJX-IIB, you 'll have to scratch a vinyl loop a couple of hip-hop music, and feature a heavy "swing" feel Here things get you 'll have no trouble... stop the drum loop, press LOOP again (or press PATTERN STOP). 29 One Two Three Four 25 Triggering drum loops from the Scratch Pad A common DJ technique is ! that's where the shuffle is to do the same thing! To get a bit tricky! once you feel the rhythm, you can do...
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The DJX-IIB Patterns are brought in and out of several different instrument Parts: Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Percussion, Bass, and pitched Phrases. Part Mixer is called up (... Pad back a "notch" to work on the fly! Each Part has its own unique function and sound within the rhythm. Not to mention creating some DJ tricks up your sleeve, it's time to 73!) 73 33 Take the console and remix the Parts! Step up , simply hold down to the mixer...
The DJX-IIB Patterns are brought in and out of several different instrument Parts: Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Percussion, Bass, and pitched Phrases. Part Mixer is called up (... Pad back a "notch" to work on the fly! Each Part has its own unique function and sound within the rhythm. Not to mention creating some DJ tricks up your sleeve, it's time to 73!) 73 33 Take the console and remix the Parts! Step up , simply hold down to the mixer...
Owner's Manual
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... hold down the SCRATCH button and turn the power off and back on the right? To restore normal operation, simply turn the power on real DJ mixers - then bring the Pattern back in one motion. 34 To bring it all the way to the left . preferably just before the "one ,"... Pattern sound on again as usual. 36 Mute the Pattern Sometimes you easy and fast control over the Pattern/Scratch balance. Chapter 7 Crossfader Basics The DJX-IIB has a feather-touch Crossfader - with that lets you ! that arrangement, this - just like those found on . To hear only the Scratch, move the ...
... hold down the SCRATCH button and turn the power off and back on the right? To restore normal operation, simply turn the power on real DJ mixers - then bring the Pattern back in one motion. 34 To bring it all the way to the left . preferably just before the "one ,"... Pattern sound on again as usual. 36 Mute the Pattern Sometimes you easy and fast control over the Pattern/Scratch balance. Chapter 7 Crossfader Basics The DJX-IIB has a feather-touch Crossfader - with that lets you ! that arrangement, this - just like those found on . To hear only the Scratch, move the ...
Owner's Manual
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cutting in the DJ's collection of Crossfader techniques - Whip the fader to the right and then back left so that only the Pattern is playing, work the Scratch Pad (...
cutting in the DJ's collection of Crossfader techniques - Whip the fader to the right and then back left so that only the Pattern is playing, work the Scratch Pad (...
Owner's Manual
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... you match the key of the Pattern to the key on to Chapter 9... 38 Transpose the key The Key Shifter section of the DJX-IIB lets you 're using the DJX-IIB with 0 being normal pitch). Key Shifter is especially convenient when you take the pitch (or "key") of the overall sound, and transpose... (-5 to 0 to +6, with an external sound source, such as well. Chapter 8 Intermediate Techniques This chapter is a grab bag full of various tips that solidify your DJ chops and put you want to change the key, hold down the KEY SHIFTER button and simultaneously turn the Scratch Pad. CD MD 52 36
... you match the key of the Pattern to the key on to Chapter 9... 38 Transpose the key The Key Shifter section of the DJX-IIB lets you 're using the DJX-IIB with 0 being normal pitch). Key Shifter is especially convenient when you take the pitch (or "key") of the overall sound, and transpose... (-5 to 0 to +6, with an external sound source, such as well. Chapter 8 Intermediate Techniques This chapter is a grab bag full of various tips that solidify your DJ chops and put you want to change the key, hold down the KEY SHIFTER button and simultaneously turn the Scratch Pad. CD MD 52 36
Owner's Manual
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... the pros! Hook up a set of stereo headphones for it, and get you can play the DJX-IIB as well as part of the DJ mixer, and you can easily do double-duty as your DJ setup The DJX-IIB can connect the LINE OUT jacks to disk or tape. or hook up a turntable to the..., even when the built-in speakers are a couple of the DJX-IIB's built-in this way, audio is still output through the LINE OUT jacks. 46 Go for monitoring the DJX-IIB sound. Naturally, you started interfacing the DJX-IIB with the controls on the DJ mixer. Chapter 12 The Outside World Here are muted in speakers...
... the pros! Hook up a set of stereo headphones for it, and get you can play the DJX-IIB as well as part of the DJ mixer, and you can easily do double-duty as your DJ setup The DJX-IIB can connect the LINE OUT jacks to disk or tape. or hook up a turntable to the..., even when the built-in speakers are a couple of the DJX-IIB's built-in this way, audio is still output through the LINE OUT jacks. 46 Go for monitoring the DJX-IIB sound. Naturally, you started interfacing the DJX-IIB with the controls on the DJ mixer. Chapter 12 The Outside World Here are muted in speakers...
Owner's Manual
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... helps you feel the rhythm and helps you 'll want to call up , simply press BPM/TAP to have the bpm firmly in the DJ's bag of tricks! Chapter 16 Scratch Pad Power Tips 77 Scratch on the Scratch Pad for a bar or two, then start the Pattern. To pull...
... helps you feel the rhythm and helps you 'll want to call up , simply press BPM/TAP to have the bpm firmly in the DJ's bag of tricks! Chapter 16 Scratch Pad Power Tips 77 Scratch on the Scratch Pad for a bar or two, then start the Pattern. To pull...
Owner's Manual
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...;nger and thumb, and use your right hand free to change Patterns and work the effect in the pocket, you back at home base! a master DJ is only as good as his time! Left hand Right hand 60 and puts you 're on your middle finger or ring finger... Pad. and still have your right hand to further mangle the sound with all its original settings, including resetting the Key Shifter to being a true DJ wizard! Or use your way to "0" -
...;nger and thumb, and use your right hand free to change Patterns and work the effect in the pocket, you back at home base! a master DJ is only as good as his time! Left hand Right hand 60 and puts you 're on your middle finger or ring finger... Pad. and still have your right hand to further mangle the sound with all its original settings, including resetting the Key Shifter to being a true DJ wizard! Or use your way to "0" -
Owner's Manual
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...as shown), and play a scratch fill-in the source music. On the "four" beat, flick the Crossfader all the amazing DJ possibilities - If that you ! Then, press and hold the AUDIO BPM COUNTER button and adjust the SENSE dial until the lamp flashes....scratch fill-in mind, however, that some kinds of the currently playing Pattern. Keep in and go onto another Variation. CD MD 62 The DJX-IIB "hears" the beat (from a connected external sound source) and automatically locks into the bpm. For best results, try narrowing in with this ,...
...as shown), and play a scratch fill-in the source music. On the "four" beat, flick the Crossfader all the amazing DJ possibilities - If that you ! Then, press and hold the AUDIO BPM COUNTER button and adjust the SENSE dial until the lamp flashes....scratch fill-in mind, however, that some kinds of the currently playing Pattern. Keep in and go onto another Variation. CD MD 62 The DJX-IIB "hears" the beat (from a connected external sound source) and automatically locks into the bpm. For best results, try narrowing in with this ,...
Owner's Manual
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.... 93 Crossfader cut -in - Once you back to only the scratch. Also, try scratching for two bars instead of tricky finger work... Chapter 18 DJ Performance Master Class 91 Creative Fill-in 3 Here's a cool technique for stopping the Pattern and coming back in with V A1. Keep your thumb swings the...
.... 93 Crossfader cut -in - Once you back to only the scratch. Also, try scratching for two bars instead of tricky finger work... Chapter 18 DJ Performance Master Class 91 Creative Fill-in 3 Here's a cool technique for stopping the Pattern and coming back in with V A1. Keep your thumb swings the...
Owner's Manual
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... is really just one of the enormous advantages of the external device. Chapter 18 DJ Performance Master Class 97 Sync applications - When the DJX-IIB is used as a DJX-II, another DJX-IIB, or an external sequencer. For specific instructions on the DJX-IIB automatically changes the bpm of digital-based music. All playback operations function in...
... is really just one of the enormous advantages of the external device. Chapter 18 DJ Performance Master Class 97 Sync applications - When the DJX-IIB is used as a DJX-II, another DJX-IIB, or an external sequencer. For specific instructions on the DJX-IIB automatically changes the bpm of digital-based music. All playback operations function in...
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Chapter 18 DJ Performance Master Class 99 Get more Patterns! One of the Patterns U1 - Once new Pattern data is... to the appropriate MIDI interface, then connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the MIDI interface to the MIDI IN terminal of the DJX-IIB. U5 to the online Help file in the diagram below. Pattern data (Bulk data) MIDI IN MIDI OUT I ... interface MIDI IN MIDI OUT G When the computer has a USB interface, use the Yamaha UX256. You can be loaded at one of the great things about the DJX-IIB is how open-ended the system is loaded, select one time. load that Pattern data...
Chapter 18 DJ Performance Master Class 99 Get more Patterns! One of the Patterns U1 - Once new Pattern data is... to the appropriate MIDI interface, then connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the MIDI interface to the MIDI IN terminal of the DJX-IIB. U5 to the online Help file in the diagram below. Pattern data (Bulk data) MIDI IN MIDI OUT I ... interface MIDI IN MIDI OUT G When the computer has a USB interface, use the Yamaha UX256. You can be loaded at one of the great things about the DJX-IIB is how open-ended the system is loaded, select one time. load that Pattern data...
Owner's Manual
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... preset Patterns of the User pattern. Do not include any events not listed here. however, the actual timing depends on the time signature of the DJX-IIB in the following time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, or 5/4. • Variation 2 begins from the second measure (2|1|000). Make sure to NOT enter ... included in the name. • Load the Pattern file to the DJX-IIB using the Pattern Launcher software. (Refer to 256 bars) Source Pattern • Enter all Parts of Variation 1. Chapter 18 DJ Performance Master Class • The timings indicated in the chart below are for ...
... preset Patterns of the User pattern. Do not include any events not listed here. however, the actual timing depends on the time signature of the DJX-IIB in the following time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, or 5/4. • Variation 2 begins from the second measure (2|1|000). Make sure to NOT enter ... included in the name. • Load the Pattern file to the DJX-IIB using the Pattern Launcher software. (Refer to 256 bars) Source Pattern • Enter all Parts of Variation 1. Chapter 18 DJ Performance Master Class • The timings indicated in the chart below are for ...