Yamaha Djx 2 Manual

Chapter 12 Pattern Player Power Tips
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46Step up to the next Pattern and Vari-
ation 
Here’s a “Variation” on Tip 45 above.  This lets you select the next Pattern number and one of its 
Variations at the same time.  Press NEXT and the desired Variation key in the Pattern Player.  Both 
the Pattern number and the Variation number change simultaneously.
Naturally, you can do the same with the PREV (Previous) key as well.
47Cool outro
Here’s a tip you can use for creating professional endings!  
While the...

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48Creative fill-in 1
Select P03 and start with V1.  Then, hit the V1 key in the following rhythm.
49Creative fill-in 2
Select P03 and start with V2.  Hit the V2 key repeatedly in the following rhythm, then play the V3 
key on the “one” to change the Pattern!
50Using the Activator to lead into the 
next Variation
Here’s a cool technique you can use as a transition or fill to the next Pattern Variation.  It’s a slick 
way to change the rhythm without breaking the flow!
Select P06 and A02.  Start up V1, and...

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Chapter 13
Live Effector Power 
Tips
51Distortion
This little trick can kick your tracks into high gear!  Use the Distortion effect selectively, applying it 
only to certain beats in the Pattern, places you want to add an accent — such as on the 2nd or 3rd 
beat of the bar.  This gives you a massive, in-your-face sound — right on that all-important back-
beat — and takes the rhythm to a new level!
In a Variation on this technique, bring in the Distortion repeatedly and rhythmically.  This punches 
new...

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52Auto 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.
 Tech tip:
The knob positions and the corresponding bpm readings shown here are approximate — let your 
ears be the final judge!
53Ring Modulation
As we pointed out in Tip 16, this effect is a powerful one, so you’ll want to save it for huge, in-your-
face intros, transitions and endings.  Here’s how you can use Ring Modulation to build to an...

Chapter 13 Live Effector Power Tips
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55Phaser
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.)
56Slice
The different rhythm feels that Slice creates depends on the Pattern you’ve selected as well as the 
CONTROL knob setting.  Experimentation is the key!  Try different Patterns and see how they 
morph when...

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58Echo
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...

Chapter 13 Live Effector Power Tips
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61One-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.  This lets work the effect in rhythm — and still have your right 
hand free to change Patterns and trigger Activator loops and...

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62Isolator to the max!
Play the Isolator in real time!  Get the Pattern running, then tweak the knobs to their extreme set-
tings for radical changes to the sound — on the fly!
For example, try cutting back Low and Mid to zero, and bring High up to the max — for a really brit-
tle, tinny sound.  Or try boosting Low to the max while taking Mid and High all the way down — for 
a boomy, bass-only sound.  Or go for the sound of an AM radio by setting Mid to max and cutting 
Low and High.
Since the effect...

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Chapter 14
Part Mixer Power 
Tips
63Toggle the Part Mix
Here’s a quick and really powerful way to break up the beat!  The Toggle key lets you switch 
between two opposite arrangements of the rhythm.  
For example, if the Bass is off and all the rest of the Parts are on, pressing the Toggle key instantly 
switches the Pattern so that only the Bass is on, and all the rest of the Parts are off.  What a great 
way to turn the sound around!
64Cool intro
Here’s a specific example to get you started arranging...

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65Solo a single Part — instantly!
Here’s another useful mixing and arranging trick!  Use this after a climactic part, and bring the 
whole sound down to one certain instrument — like the Bass, or one of the Phrases.
Here’s how: When all the Parts are on, press one of the Part keys and the Toggle key simulta-
neously. This turns all Parts but the selected one off — instantly soloing your selected Part!
66Hit the downbeat!
We said it before, we’ll say it again— make sure you keep it in the pocket!  That...