User manual YAMAHA DJX-II

[. . . ] Owner's Manual SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 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. Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement. [. . . ] Naturally, you can record your playing to the Performance Recorder (page 56) and use the new Pattern as a Variation -- in real time, without having to re-execute the complicated moves! One Two Three Four This timing! Release! 43 52 Auto Pan Tweak the knob until you hit the "sweet spot" -- the point at which auto panning syncs up to the bpm and gives you the rhythmic effect you want. q w q 1 beat cycle e r 8 9 10 11 12 13 Knob position 6 55 5 70 4 60 4 80 7 70 6 110 5 105 5 140 8 90 7 140 6 165 9 110 8 180 7 210 10 125 9 200 11 145 12 160 13 195 bpm 7 6 5 4 3 2 w 2 beat cycle Fast speed for special effects. Knob position bpm e 3 beat cycle r 4 beat cycle Knob position 1 0 bpm Knob position No modulation bpm N Tech tip: The knob positions and the corresponding bpm readings shown here are approximate -- let your ears be the final judge! 53 Ring Modulation As we pointed out in Tip 16, this effect is a powerful one, so you'll want to save it for huge, in-yourface intros, transitions and endings. Here's how you can use Ring Modulation to build to an enormous climax: First, set the controls -- CONTROL to min and BALANCE to max. Then, hold the effect on (or lock it, as described in Tip 13), and simultaneously move the CONTROL knob toward max -- very slowly. Use the effect to build to a fever pitch, then -- right at the climactic moment, just before the "one" -- turn the effect off and switch to a new Pattern or Variation. q w Turn the knob VERY slowly! 54 Flanger Tweak the knob until you hit the "sweet spot" -- the point at which the Flanger's modulation cycle syncs up to the bpm and gives you the rhythmic effect you want. (See the illustration in Tip 52 for details on how the knob settings relate to bpm. ) 44 Chapter 13 Live Effector Power Tips 55 Phaser Tweak the knob until you hit the "sweet spot" -- the point at which the Phaser's modulation cycle syncs up to the bpm and gives you the rhythmic effect you want. (See the illustration in Tip 52 for details on how the knob settings relate to bpm. ) 56 Slice The different rhythm feels that Slice creates depends on the Pattern you've selected as well as the CONTROL knob setting. Try different Patterns and see how they morph when you change the CONTROL knob setting. Move the knob slowly, and find your favorite settings. 57 Delay Clever use of Delay is a cornerstone in many different styles of dance music -- especially dub. For a dub flavor, set the BALANCE knob to around 2 or 3 o'clock, and turn on the effect only for certain beats. Play around with this -- experiment and try to hit the "sweet spot, " the point where the Delay locks into the groove and gives you the feel you want! One Two Three Four Try hitting the beat with the effect at these points. Release! N CONTROL knob position and Delay time The knob position determines the rhythmic division (in note values) of the Delay -- automatically synchronizing the Delay to the bpm. 45 58 Echo Many styles of dance music use echo effects in surprising, unique ways. The DJX-II's Echo effect lets you use the popular 3/4 beat delay to build up dramatic rhythmic rolls and fills. It also gives you some fascinating echo textures to use in transitions and endings. Here's a cool trick you can use in your own music!Select P08 and start up V1 with only the Kick. Set CONTROL to about 2 o'clock and BALANCE to roughly 12 o'clock (center). Turn on the effect, then stop the Pattern and let the Kick repeats fade out. Just before the Kick disappears, start the Pattern with all the Parts on! 59 Lo-Fi Though you may have personal preferences of your own, Lo-Fi is often best when set to the extreme settings -- with CONTROL at max and BALANCE at wet. To get an even more authentic AM radio sound, set the Isolator LOW and HIGH knobs to min. Work these controls in rhythm, and try to bring the sound back to normal right on the "one" downbeat -- turning the effect off and bringing the LOW and HIGH knobs to center as quickly as you can! 60 Wah Tweak the knob until you hit the "sweet spot" -- the point at which the Wah's modulation cycle syncs up to the bpm and gives you the rhythmic effect you want. (See the illustration in Tip 52 for details on how the knob settings relate to bpm. ) 46 Chapter 13 Live Effector Power Tips 61 One-hand Effector control! This technique may take a little practice and some digital dexterity -- but once you've got it down and are able to play in the pocket, you're on your way to being a true DJ wizard!Grab the Control knob with your forefinger and thumb, and use your middle finger or ring finger to flick the effect switch on and off. 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