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... internal components. • Do not use the instrument near water or in an unstable position where it might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your instrument. (4)-2 3 Yamaha cannot be charged. • If the instrument is lost or destroyed. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to local regulations...
... internal components. • Do not use the instrument near water or in an unstable position where it might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your instrument. (4)-2 3 Yamaha cannot be charged. • If the instrument is lost or destroyed. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to local regulations...
Owner's Manual
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...Performance Setup memory spaces that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of the Yamaha DJX! Digital Sampling This function lets you play . Up to six tracks can be recorded. The DJX also gives you alternately mute and unmute specific instrument parts of its various features. ...of the pattern as it a remarkably expres- Congratulations on your own sounds to be played from the keyboard. You now own a portable keyboard that let you save your new DJX in the control knobs is a special ASSIGN knob that let you layer two voices together or assign...
...Performance Setup memory spaces that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of the Yamaha DJX! Digital Sampling This function lets you play . Up to six tracks can be recorded. The DJX also gives you alternately mute and unmute specific instrument parts of its various features. ...of the pattern as it a remarkably expres- Congratulations on your own sounds to be played from the keyboard. You now own a portable keyboard that let you save your new DJX in the control knobs is a special ASSIGN knob that let you layer two voices together or assign...
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THE STYLE MODE 44 SELECTING A STYLE AND PLAYING THE PATTERN 44 PATTERN CONTROLS 47 Step 1 The DJX - Take it for sampling 71 • Trigger Level 71 • Sampling memory capacity ........ 73 • Deleting a sample 74 • Recording additional ...SAMPLING 69 RECORDING A SAMPLE AND PLAYING IT 70 • Guidelines for a spin 10 PATTERN SECTIONS (BEAT A, BEAT B AND BREAK OUTS 48 Step 2 Using the Keyboard .......... 12 CHANGING THE BPM (TEMPO) ......... 48 Step 3 Demo Song/Voice/Style ... 14 ADJUSTING THE PATTERN VOLUME ..... 49 Step 4 Digital Sampling 16 FINGERING 50...
THE STYLE MODE 44 SELECTING A STYLE AND PLAYING THE PATTERN 44 PATTERN CONTROLS 47 Step 1 The DJX - Take it for sampling 71 • Trigger Level 71 • Sampling memory capacity ........ 73 • Deleting a sample 74 • Recording additional ...SAMPLING 69 RECORDING A SAMPLE AND PLAYING IT 70 • Guidelines for a spin 10 PATTERN SECTIONS (BEAT A, BEAT B AND BREAK OUTS 48 Step 2 Using the Keyboard .......... 12 CHANGING THE BPM (TEMPO) ......... 48 Step 3 Demo Song/Voice/Style ... 14 ADJUSTING THE PATTERN VOLUME ..... 49 Step 4 Digital Sampling 16 FINGERING 50...
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... on and off. (See page 59.) @ PATTERN CONTROL button When the Style mode is selected, this alternately enables or disables keyboard control over the pattern chords. (See page 45.) # SYNC-START button This turns the Sync-Start function on and off. ...001 142 MEASURE 1 7 4 2 DEMO START @#$ 7 3 4 5 6 BWD %^ & 2 3 5 6 8 rest 0 velocity 9 3 FWD * () e q 1 MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the DJX. 2 OVERALL, DEMO START buttons (v, w, +, -) These are for selecting the various "overall" functions and setting their values. (See page 22.) They are also used to play...
... on and off. (See page 59.) @ PATTERN CONTROL button When the Style mode is selected, this alternately enables or disables keyboard control over the pattern chords. (See page 45.) # SYNC-START button This turns the Sync-Start function on and off. ...001 142 MEASURE 1 7 4 2 DEMO START @#$ 7 3 4 5 6 BWD %^ & 2 3 5 6 8 rest 0 velocity 9 3 FWD * () e q 1 MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the DJX. 2 OVERALL, DEMO START buttons (v, w, +, -) These are for selecting the various "overall" functions and setting their values. (See page 22.) They are also used to play...
Owner's Manual
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... a line level signal (CD player, cassette deck, electronic instrument, etc.) into this jack. PHONES/ AUX OUT s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the DJX is equipped with other end to and recording a line level signal, such as that the footswitch plug is for recording an external... for recording vocals and acoustic instruments. CD player, etc. Sound from the built-in speaker system, you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the speakers, set of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch operation. Doing this could damage the...
... a line level signal (CD player, cassette deck, electronic instrument, etc.) into this jack. PHONES/ AUX OUT s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the DJX is equipped with other end to and recording a line level signal, such as that the footswitch plug is for recording an external... for recording vocals and acoustic instruments. CD player, etc. Sound from the built-in speaker system, you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the speakers, set of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch operation. Doing this could damage the...
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...CFSV QGuuiicdke Unless you enjoy reading manuals, you dynamic, real-time control over the pattern. Sure, the DJX is for a spin! Here's all ! Just follow the numbers... See page 59. Turn this to...out more ? If you've never even touched an electronic keyboard before, following the steps in the adaptor, and turn on your new DJX right now. Plus, it will make it some swing, make...find out more ? but we urge you ! Take it up the bass of things you a master of the keyboard. See page 45. • Want to -understand section. GROOVE knob Change the "feel" or timing of ...
...CFSV QGuuiicdke Unless you enjoy reading manuals, you dynamic, real-time control over the pattern. Sure, the DJX is for a spin! Here's all ! Just follow the numbers... See page 59. Turn this to...out more ? If you've never even touched an electronic keyboard before, following the steps in the adaptor, and turn on your new DJX right now. Plus, it will make it some swing, make...find out more ? but we urge you ! Take it up the bass of things you a master of the keyboard. See page 45. • Want to -understand section. GROOVE knob Change the "feel" or timing of ...
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...much the CUTOFF knob affects the sound. wwhhiillee yyoouu ppllaayy!! 9 Turn the two voice-related knobs for some wild effects, while you play the keyboard. PPiicckk yyoouurr oowwnn PPaarrttss!! 10 You can select different Parts to be controlled with your left thumb. CUTOFF knob Just like on . PPllaayy tthhee... wwhheeeell!! 11 The highly expressive PITCH BEND wheel rounds out the DJX's set of amazing power tools! Bring the pitch down by darkened keys in step 9 above) by moving the wheel down " the filter. ...
...much the CUTOFF knob affects the sound. wwhhiillee yyoouu ppllaayy!! 9 Turn the two voice-related knobs for some wild effects, while you play the keyboard. PPiicckk yyoouurr oowwnn PPaarrttss!! 10 You can select different Parts to be controlled with your left thumb. CUTOFF knob Just like on . PPllaayy tthhee... wwhheeeell!! 11 The highly expressive PITCH BEND wheel rounds out the DJX's set of amazing power tools! Bring the pitch down by darkened keys in step 9 above) by moving the wheel down " the filter. ...
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...or during playback. (See page 52.) Pattern These keys let you 've ever seen. To hear the DJX Demo voice properly across the entire keyboard, make sure that Part Control, Pattern Control and Sync-Start are both on the power. Uhh GoG!C!eotUmpeC!...BR,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@PCFSV Step2 UsingtheKeyboard UUssiinngg tthhee DDJJXX''ss MMuullttii--ffuunnccttiioonn KKeeyybbooaarrdd The keyboard of the DJX is far different (and more powerful!) than any you instantly change the chords of the pattern. (See page ...
...or during playback. (See page 52.) Pattern These keys let you 've ever seen. To hear the DJX Demo voice properly across the entire keyboard, make sure that Part Control, Pattern Control and Sync-Start are both on the power. Uhh GoG!C!eotUmpeC!...BR,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@PCFSV Step2 UsingtheKeyboard UUssiinngg tthhee DDJJXX''ss MMuullttii--ffuunnccttiioonn KKeeyybbooaarrdd The keyboard of the DJX is far different (and more powerful!) than any you instantly change the chords of the pattern. (See page ...
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turn these on /off settings of Part Control and Pattern Control. (You can play the entire keyboard normally. Entire keyboard (C1 - C6 Pattern Keys Performance Keys When Pattern Control is off: Turn Pattern Control off by pressing the PATTERN CONTROL button. In...the PART CONTROL button. Ab2 A2 - B1 C2 - AQ,@BCDEFGHPRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWXAQ,@PCDFGSTVW Step2 UsingtheKeyboard More keyboard settings Other keyboard settings are both off: Turn Part Control off by pressing the PART CONTROL button; C1 -
turn these on /off settings of Part Control and Pattern Control. (You can play the entire keyboard normally. Entire keyboard (C1 - C6 Pattern Keys Performance Keys When Pattern Control is off: Turn Pattern Control off by pressing the PATTERN CONTROL button. In...the PART CONTROL button. Ab2 A2 - B1 C2 - AQ,@BCDEFGHPRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWXAQ,@PCDFGSTVW Step2 UsingtheKeyboard More keyboard settings Other keyboard settings are both off: Turn Part Control off by pressing the PART CONTROL button; C1 -
Owner's Manual
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...141 - 155 (15 drum kit voices) GM voices 156 - 283 (128 voices) Sampling voice ...... 284 c Play the keyboard. Panel Voice List No. Voice Name No. Voice Name 0 DJX SAW LEAD 45 Nu Swing 67 Rave Pipe 1 91 Uhh+Hit 114 Jazz Organ 2 FLUTE SYNTH LEAD 22 Break It 46... 150 Symphony Kit SPECIAL KITS 151 Analog Kit 2 152 Analog Kit 3 153 Electronic Kit 2 154 B900 Kit 155 DJX Kit EHUXBR,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@PCFSV Step3 DemoSong/Voice/Style PPllaayyiinngg bbaacckk aallll tthhrreeee ssoonnggss The...
...141 - 155 (15 drum kit voices) GM voices 156 - 283 (128 voices) Sampling voice ...... 284 c Play the keyboard. Panel Voice List No. Voice Name No. Voice Name 0 DJX SAW LEAD 45 Nu Swing 67 Rave Pipe 1 91 Uhh+Hit 114 Jazz Organ 2 FLUTE SYNTH LEAD 22 Break It 46... 150 Symphony Kit SPECIAL KITS 151 Analog Kit 2 152 Analog Kit 3 153 Electronic Kit 2 154 B900 Kit 155 DJX Kit EHUXBR,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@PCFSV Step3 DemoSong/Voice/Style PPllaayyiinngg bbaacckk aallll tthhrreeee ssoonnggss The...
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... Homies 69 SuckaMC No. STYLE 001Techno 3 Press one of styles, see below. 002TripHop VOICE STYLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BWD 8 rest 0 velocity 9 3 FWD 4 Start the pattern and play the keyboard. AQ,@BCDEFGHPRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWXAQ,@PCDFGSTVW zx 000DDDJX VOICE STYLE 001 142 MEASURE DEMO START Step 3 Demo Song/Voice/Style 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BWD...
... Homies 69 SuckaMC No. STYLE 001Techno 3 Press one of styles, see below. 002TripHop VOICE STYLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BWD 8 rest 0 velocity 9 3 FWD 4 Start the pattern and play the keyboard. AQ,@BCDEFGHPRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWXAQ,@PCDFGSTVW zx 000DDDJX VOICE STYLE 001 142 MEASURE DEMO START Step 3 Demo Song/Voice/Style 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BWD...
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... the START/STOP button. 16 Make sure the "level meter" in the DIGITAL SAMPLING section. 3 v Press a key on the keyboard. Press the RECORD button in the display doesn't go above this example. and it out! Connect in one of the two ways ...use. EHUXBR,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@PCFSV Step4 DigitalSampling JJooiinn tthhee ssaammpplliinngg rreevvoolluuttiioonn!! z Set up the DJX for this level: 100Sampling RECORD If you're using a CD player, plug it into the LINE IN jack on the rear panel...
... the START/STOP button. 16 Make sure the "level meter" in the DIGITAL SAMPLING section. 3 v Press a key on the keyboard. Press the RECORD button in the display doesn't go above this example. and it out! Connect in one of the two ways ...use. EHUXBR,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@PCFSV Step4 DigitalSampling JJooiinn tthhee ssaammpplliinngg rreevvoolluuttiioonn!! z Set up the DJX for this level: 100Sampling RECORD If you're using a CD player, plug it into the LINE IN jack on the rear panel...
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.... See page 69. 17 Sampling starts when the DJX receives the signal. Press the RECORD (DIGITAL SAMPLING) button again. Want to your new sample. , Exit from the keyboard. Voice #284 ("Sampled") is automatically selected for playing. Try pressing and holding various keys on the keyboard and listen to find out more? RECORD indication...
.... See page 69. 17 Sampling starts when the DJX receives the signal. Press the RECORD (DIGITAL SAMPLING) button again. Want to your new sample. , Exit from the keyboard. Voice #284 ("Sampled") is automatically selected for playing. Try pressing and holding various keys on the keyboard and listen to find out more? RECORD indication...
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... Pitch Bend Range 33 F23 S.Pan Split Voice Pan 32 F81 RemoteCh Remote Channel 95 F24 S.RevLvl Split Voice Reverb Send Level 32 F82 KbdOut Keyboard Out 95 F25 S.ChoLvl Split Voice Chorus Send Level 32 F83 PtrnOut Pattern Out 95 F26 S.DspLvl Split Voice DSP Effect Send Level 32 F84...
... Pitch Bend Range 33 F23 S.Pan Split Voice Pan 32 F81 RemoteCh Remote Channel 95 F24 S.RevLvl Split Voice Reverb Send Level 32 F82 KbdOut Keyboard Out 95 F25 S.ChoLvl Split Voice Chorus Send Level 32 F83 PtrnOut Pattern Out 95 F26 S.DspLvl Split Voice DSP Effect Send Level 32 F84...
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...twice while the Pattern is active, this lets you tapped. When the Style mode is #13 Tap. CChhaannggiinngg tthhee AAssssiiggnnmmeenntt The DJX has a footswitch feature that tapped speed. When the Arpeggiator effect (page 37) is turned on, this provides the same ...21 Each press of functions and operations. When the Style mode is playing back causes the Lead Out section to the keyboard-played voice. By using the Function parameters, see page 48). AQ,@BCDEFGHPRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWXAQ,@PCDFGSTVW...
...twice while the Pattern is active, this lets you tapped. When the Style mode is #13 Tap. CChhaannggiinngg tthhee AAssssiiggnnmmeenntt The DJX has a footswitch feature that tapped speed. When the Arpeggiator effect (page 37) is turned on, this provides the same ...21 Each press of functions and operations. When the Style mode is playing back causes the Lead Out section to the keyboard-played voice. By using the Function parameters, see page 48). AQ,@BCDEFGHPRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWXAQ,@PCDFGSTVW...
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...1 Mode indicators 2 Overall functions bar indicator 0 GM icon 7 Song/Voice/Style name and number 000 DJX VOICE STYLE m 001 142 MEASURE 123456 4 Measure and BPM (Tempo) 3 Keyboard 9 Song track indicators 5 Beat indicators 6 Chord 8 Icon window 1 Mode indicators These indicate the currently ...selected mode - PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS The DJX features a large multi-function display that appears next to play the ...
...1 Mode indicators 2 Overall functions bar indicator 0 GM icon 7 Song/Voice/Style name and number 000 DJX VOICE STYLE m 001 142 MEASURE 123456 4 Measure and BPM (Tempo) 3 Keyboard 9 Song track indicators 5 Beat indicators 6 Chord 8 Icon window 1 Mode indicators These indicate the currently ...selected mode - PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS The DJX features a large multi-function display that appears next to play the ...
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...value or setting of the Overall functions and the Function parameters, as well as other messages to provide convenient, at-a-glance information about the DJX operation. For example, when a song or pattern is playing, this displays the level of each instrumental track. 9 Song track indicators .... PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS 5 Beat indicators These dark bars (one large, three small) flash in sequence and in the PATTERN section of the keyboard when the Style mode and Pattern Control are on the mode or function selected, this displays various symbols (icons) and other important operation messages...
...value or setting of the Overall functions and the Function parameters, as well as other messages to provide convenient, at-a-glance information about the DJX operation. For example, when a song or pattern is playing, this displays the level of each instrumental track. 9 Song track indicators .... PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS 5 Beat indicators These dark bars (one large, three small) flash in sequence and in the PATTERN section of the keyboard when the Style mode and Pattern Control are on the mode or function selected, this displays various symbols (icons) and other important operation messages...
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The voices are also printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which keys. Split voice 1 Turn on page 26.) Symbols are divided into three separate modes: Main, Dual and Split. The DJX includes special Drum Kit voices - #141 - #155 - The DJX also has a special "Sampled" voice #...284, to which your own original samples can be recorded. (See page 69.) 1 Select the Voice mode. (Press the VOICE button.) 2 Select a voice (with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced...
The voices are also printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which keys. Split voice 1 Turn on page 26.) Symbols are divided into three separate modes: Main, Dual and Split. The DJX includes special Drum Kit voices - #141 - #155 - The DJX also has a special "Sampled" voice #...284, to which your own original samples can be recorded. (See page 69.) 1 Select the Voice mode. (Press the VOICE button.) 2 Select a voice (with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced...
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...the voice. [This is true when Voice Set (Function #72, page 33) is set to on the keyboard. 141Std.Kit1 VOICE STYLE 26 No. the default setting.] Drum Kit Voice Chart (voices 141 - 155)... called up with one of the 15 panel Drum Kit voices are selected you select a voice, the DJX also automatically calls up various settings that are appropriate for optimum playback of GM-compatible song data. THE ...at the top left of voices: Panel voices and GM (General MIDI) Voices. This means that the DJX has two separate sets of the display. Name DRUM KITS 141 Standard Kit 1 142 Standard Kit 2...
...the voice. [This is true when Voice Set (Function #72, page 33) is set to on the keyboard. 141Std.Kit1 VOICE STYLE 26 No. the default setting.] Drum Kit Voice Chart (voices 141 - 155)... called up with one of the 15 panel Drum Kit voices are selected you select a voice, the DJX also automatically calls up various settings that are appropriate for optimum playback of GM-compatible song data. THE ...at the top left of voices: Panel voices and GM (General MIDI) Voices. This means that the DJX has two separate sets of the display. Name DRUM KITS 141 Standard Kit 1 142 Standard Kit 2...
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.... The Tuning settings can also be turned on the Dual Voice mode. Use the OVERALL +/- DDUUAALL VVOOIICCEE The Dual Voice mode lets you play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Dual voices will be adjusted over a range of ± 100 (approx. ± 1 semitone). 1 Select the Tuning function in the...
.... The Tuning settings can also be turned on the Dual Voice mode. Use the OVERALL +/- DDUUAALL VVOOIICCEE The Dual Voice mode lets you play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Dual voices will be adjusted over a range of ± 100 (approx. ± 1 semitone). 1 Select the Tuning function in the...