User manual YAMAHA DJX

[. . . ] SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION (U. S. A. ) This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc. , is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. [. . . ] Keep in mind that the effect of the CUTOFF and RESONANCE knobs depend on each other's settings as well as the frequency of the sound to be controlled. Depending on the position of the RESONANCE knob, the CUTOFF knob may have no effect on the sound. The reverse is also true. Cutoff frequency Frequency (pitch) Lowers the frequency Raises the frequency About GROOVE Musically, Groove determines the amount of "swing" feel in the pattern. Technically, it slightly shifts the timing of the pattern to produce different rhythmic feels. Depending on the position of the GROOVE knob, certain Parts (such as Phrase 1, 2, and 3) may not sound. 62 THE KNOBS ASSIGN KNOB ASSIGN KNOB The ASSIGN knob, as its name suggests, can be assigned to one of a wide variety of functions -- twelve in all -- that are not available on the other knobs. 1 Select KNOB ASSIGN in the Overall menu. (Press one of the OVERALL v/w buttons, repeatedly if necessary. ) 2 Select the Assign parameter. (Use the OVERALL +/- buttons. ) 3 Use the ASSIGN knob in the same way as the other knobs. See "Fast Track, " page 59. ) 1 Select KNOB ASSIGN in the Overall menu. Press one of the OVERALL v/w buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until KNOB ASSIGN is selected. (The dark bar at the left of the display should be directly next to "KNOB ASSIGN" on the panel. ) MEASURE 001 142 Indicates Knob Assign is selected. 2 Select the Assign parameter. Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to select the parameter to be controlled by the ASSIGN knob. · The default setting for the ASSIGN knob is #09 Dynamics. · Selecting a Part is not necessary and has no effect for the following parameters: · Dynamics · Dynamics Strength · Turntable · Arpeggiator Speed These parameters are already set to affect a certain Part or Parts. DEMO START VOICE STYLE 09Dynamics The following chart lists and briefly explains the parameters. 63 THE KNOBS ASSIGN Knob Parameters No. Parameter Name 01 02 03 04 Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level DSP Send Level Modulation Display Name RevLevel ChoLevel DspLevel Mod Description This determines the depth of the Reverb effect. (See page 34. ) Turning the knob also automatically turns on Reverb, if it was originally turned off. This determines the depth of the Chorus effect. (See page 35. ) Turning the knob also automatically turns on Chorus, if it was originally turned off. This determines the depth of the DSP effect. (See page 36. ) Turning the knob also automatically turns on DSP, if it was originally turned off. This creates a vibrato-like pitch wavering effect. When the knob is at the 12:00 position, there is no change in the sound. Turning it in either direction produces modulation. 0 (no modulation) Maximum Maximum 05 Attack Time Attack This determines the "attack" of the sound -- or, in other words, how long it takes for the sound to reach full volume when a note is played. For certain percussive sounds, this may have little or no audible effect. Turning the knob to the right produces longer (slower) attack times; turning it to the left produces a shorter (quicker) attack. This determines how long the sound sustains after a note is released. [. . . ] Wettergrens Gata 1 Box 30053 S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden Tel: 031 89 34 00 MALAYSIA Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn. , Bhd. 16-28, Jalan SS 2/72, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 3-717-8977 BRAZIL Yamaha Musical do Brasil LTDA. Rebouças 2636, São Paulo, Brasil Tel: 011-853-1377 PHILIPPINES Yupangco Music Corporation 339 Gil J. Box 885 MCPO, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: 819-7551 ARGENTINA Yamaha Music Argentina S. A. [. . . ]