Yamaha Djx 2 Manual

Chapter 6 Part Mixer Basics
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31Extra texture!
Work on your instrument textures.  All the mixmasters and mixologists do it!  Why?  Because it 
works like a charm!
Try turning all the Parts off — except the BASS Part —  then select P05 and start V1. 
Let the Bass carry on for a while.  Then bring in the Kick.  Let those two instruments simmer for a 
while, then start up the Hi-Hat.  Pull in the Snare for a powerful beat.  Then fly in some Percussion 
to spice things up.  Finally, get all the Parts...

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Chapter 7
Part Selector
Now that you’ve learned about the Parts and had a chance to fool around with them, 
let’s see what other magic you can work with them...
32Grab a Part and tweak it!
If you thought tweaking the effects (Tips 13 - 23 above) was a blast, wait till you start working on 
the Parts.  This is where the fun really begins!  
Introducing the Part Selector and the Part Controller.  By itself, the Part Selector doesn’t make any 
sound.  It simply lets you select the Part you’re going to be...

Chapter 7 Part Selector
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34Tweak the Activator sound!
Guess what?  The Activator is fair game for the Part Controller, too!  Press the ACTIVATOR key in 
the Part Selector section, and you’ve just called up all of the Activator sounds for tweaking.  In other 
words, the Part Controller affects ALL keys in the Activator at the same time.
35Select all Parts and tweak them!
Here’s where things get wild and wooly!  Press the three keys BASS+KICK, PHRASE1+2+3 and 
KICK+HI-HAT at the same time, and all Parts...

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Chapter 8
Part Controller
In the last chapter you did some tweaking of the Parts.  Now it’s time to dig in a little 
deeper and explore the Part Controller section.  These little knobs can really open up 
your sound!
36Cutoff and Resonance
The CUTOFF and RESONANCE knobs control the filter effects.  And what are “filter effects,” you 
ask?  Well, filters have been used for a long time with analog synthesizers, and in the right hands 
they are capable of turning static, boring sounds into something really...

Chapter 8 Part Controller
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37Adjust the Part volume
Yes, the VOLUME knob is a simple control for the volume of the Part — but the simplicity is deceiv-
ing.  By letting you adjust the volume for each Part, you can perform various arranging tricks on the 
fly, like fading specific parts in and out of the overall mix — while the Pattern is running!
38Tweak the cutoff 
Set RESONANCE to about 2 or 3 oclock, then select PHRASE1+2+3 with the PART SELECTOR.  
Slowly turn the CUTOFF knob to create a slow...

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Chapter 9
Key Shifter
As a dance production powerhouse, the DJX-II naturally excels in the realm of rhythm.  
However, it’s got important harmonic bases covered as well.  One of these is the conve-
nient Key Shifter.
39Transpose the key
The Key Shifter section of the DJX-II lets you take the pitch (or “key”) of the overall sound, and 
transpose it up or down — instantly!  
Believe it or not, changing the key of the overall sound makes subtle but fundamental changes to 
the character of the sound as...

Chapter 9 Key Shifter
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40Create your own chord progressions!
Naturally, you can use the Key Shifter to change chords on the fly, and create your own original 
chord progressions — as you perform! 
Let’s try it out.  For example, select P08 and start V1.  Then press the Key Shifter keys as shown 
below.  Remember to keep the beat and stay in time!
Since many of the DJX-II Patterns have their own pre-programmed chord progressions, shifting 
the key in the middle of a Pattern may result in unexpected or...

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Chapter 10
Ribbon Controller
The DJX-II is packed with knobs, pads, switches and dials that let you work the sound 
with your fingers.  And here’s one more expressive tool that gives you hands-on control!
41Do some scratching on the Ribbon!
Work out on the amazing Ribbon Controller!  It sounds just like scratching a turntable — and it 
takes up a whole lot less space!
Select Scratch 1 (press the SELECT button).  Now touch the Ribbon Controller and hear the charac-
teristic vinyl “noise.”  Next, move...

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Chapter 11
BPM/Tap Basics
Control over bpm means control over the dance floor!  Some mixologists have this down 
to a science.  Use these tips to get started with your own bpm explorations.
43Change the bpm
Another sure-fire way to stir things up is to play with the bpm.  Turn up the bpm and turn up the 
heat!
Press BPM/TAP once and turn the dial.  For you techies, the bpm range is 32.0 - 280.0.  try starting 
the Pattern at a slower-than-normal bpm, then gradually bring the bpm up in speed to get the...

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Chapter 12
Pattern Player 
Power Tips
45Hitting a new Pattern and Variation 
— at the same time!
There will be times when you’ll want to change not only to a new Pattern, but to a specific Variation 
— instantly and at the same time.  Here’s the best way to do that!
First, press PATTERN/ENTER and turn the dial to call up the new Pattern number.  Then, while the 
first Pattern is playing, press the desired Variation key.  Both the Pattern number and the Variation 
number change simultaneously.
Flashes...