Yamaha Djx 2 Manual
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Chapter 20 DJ Performance Master Class 71 99Using MIDI Bulk Send Here is another rock-solid reason to go digital! With the use of a MIDI data filer (such as the Yamaha MDF3), you can save your valuable Performance Recorder and Sampler data for future recall. What’s more, this frees up extra memory space on the DJX-II for additional recording and sampling at the same time! Bulk Send is also used for transferring Pattern data (with the help of special Pattern Launcher soft- ware) from a Mac or Windows...
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72 100Create your own Patterns! Roll your own! Yes, you can even create your own Patterns — for mangling, mucking about, and mashing on the DJX-II! Simply use a conventional MIDI sequencer software (such as XG Works) to record your original Patterns as MIDI data — then import the data to the DJX-II using the special Pattern Launcher soft- ware. Data for up to five Patterns (maximum of 85 KB) can be loaded to the DJX-II. How to Create Your Own Pattern Data As mentioned above, you can create your own...
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Chapter 20 DJ Performance Master Class 73 • The timings indicated in the chart below are for example purposes only. The actual timing of the Variations and the marker meta-events (starting with Variation 2) depends on the length of the recorded Patterns. (The length of each Pattern can be up to 256 measures.) • Enter all voice and effect settings in the last three beats of the Initial Setup area (1|2|000 - 1|4|479). Do not include any note event data here. • Start recording Variation 1 data from...
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74 Appendix Troubleshooting PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION The speakers produce a “pop” sound when- ever the power is turned ON or OFF.This is normal and is no cause for alarm. When using a mobile phone, noise is pro- duced.Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the DJX-II may pro- duce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the DJX-II. The volume is reduced or the sound is distort- ed.The batteries probably need to be replaced. Either replace all six...
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Troubleshooting 75 Appendix PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION The sound is distorted or noisy. •Many of the DJX-II sounds have been deliberately pro- cessed or created with a “lo-fi” or “grunge” sound to suit cer- tain styles of music. •Using the CUTOFF and RESONANCE knobs at or near the maximum settings (especially when the MASTER VOLUME knob is also at maximum) may result in distortion. •If this applies to the “Sampled” voice, you may have recorded the sample(s) at too high a level. Sample recording...
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76 Appendix Error Message List ERROR MESSAGEDESCRIPTION Err1 This appears when the MIDI reception buffer of the DJX-II has filled up, and process- ing is not possible. Try decreasing the amount of data or increasing the interval time and transmit the data once again. Err2This appears when a MIDI data reception error occurs, such as that caused by an improper connection or by use of an excessively long MIDI cable. Err3This appears when the received bulk data contains illegal data. The illegal data is...
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77 Appendix Specifications KEYBOARD61 keys (C1~C6) .. without Touch Response PATTERNSTotal 700 Preset Patterns and Variations Preset70 Patterns User5 Patterns ............. Up to 85 KB for all User Patterns Variation10 ACTIVATORS Preset52 Kits .................. Including Auto function (00) Variation13 ......................... Loop: 5, One Shot: 8 VOICES Preset203 ....................... 180 Voices + 23 Drum Kits User Sampled1 POLYPHONY32 notes max. EFFECTS Live Effector10 Presets...
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78 Appendix Glossary Activator................................. Tips 7 - 12, 34, 50, 68 On the DJX-II, the Activator section contains various rhythms and sounds. You can use these to break up or interrupt the Patterns, or to add textures and accents to the Patterns. Audio bpm Counter.........................................Tip 94 This powerful function lets you synchronize external audio (such as from a CD, MD, or vinyl record) with the Patterns of the DJX-II. The DJX-II monitors the beat from...
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Glossary 79 Appendix “communicate” with each other. At the most basic level, MIDI allows you to play one instrument’s sounds from the controls or keyboard of another instrument. More sophisti- cated uses included synchronizing two or more instruments together, exchanging data between compatible devices, or having a whole studio’s worth of keyboards, synthesizers, samplers, and rhythm machines controlled from a single computer. Naturally, the DJX-II is MIDI compatible, and can be used effectively...
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80 Appendix Pattern List Pattern No.Category NamePattern Name 00 TECHNOBerlin Techno 01 Japan Beatz 02 Detroit 2000 03 Parade Beat 04 French Techno 05 Detroit 06 UNDERGROUNDAcid Techno 07 German Underground 08 Loop Techno 09 DISCOMANIAUK Disco 10 US Disco 11 Disco House 12 CLUB VIBESDub House 13 Dark House 14 Chicago House 15 Ibiza 16 Progressive House 17 Hard House 18 TRANCE TRAXXHard Trance 19 Acid Trance 20 Euro Trance 21 Goa 22 Dream Trax 23 Eurobeat 24 ELEKTRO EMPIREElektro Beat 25 Breakdance 26...