User manual YAMAHA DJX-PSR-D1-

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. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following: 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. This product may also use "household" type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged. When installing batteries, do not mix old batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture. Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information. Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase. Model Serial No. Purchase Date 92-BP PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: · Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. · Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings. · If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. · Use the specified adaptor (PA-5B, PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. · Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. · Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: · Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it. · When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. · Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multipleconnector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet. · Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. · Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage. · Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of batteries from the same maker, since this can cause overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage. · Do not dispose of batteries in fire. · Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged. · If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time, remove the batteries from it, in order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery. · Keep batteries away from children. · Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. · Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components. · Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products. · Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. · Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables. · When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. · Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. · Use only the stand/rack specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over. · Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. sSAVING USER DATA · Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations. * The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner's manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from the ones on your instrument. (4)-2 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha DJX! You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your new DJX in order to take full advantage of its various features. Main Features Other powerful features include: Real-time Controls The DJX is equipped with an amazing set of real-time performance controls, that let you "tweak" the sound of various instrument parts -- as you play! · Control Knobs These five knobs let make various dynamic changes to the voices and patterns. · ASSIGN knob Included in the control knobs is a special ASSIGN knob that can be assigned to control any one of a variety of functions. · RIBBON CONTROLLER This expressive control can also be assigned to control any one of a variety of functions. · Part Select (PART CONTROL) Use this to select the Part you want to use with the control knobs or RIBBON CONTROLLER. · Part On/Off (PART CONTROL) This function lets you alternately mute and unmute specific instrument parts of the pattern as it's playing. · PITCH BEND wheel Use this to raise and lower the pitch of the voice as you play. · Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with 284 voices, utilizing digital recordings of actual instruments. · Dual voice and Split voice modes that let you layer two voices together or assign two voices to separate sections of the keyboard · Four high-quality effects -- Reverb, Chorus, DSP, and Arpeggiator -- each with a variety of different types. · 100 pattern styles, each with different Lead In/Out and Beat A/B sections. All styles also have their own four Break Out patterns. The DJX also gives you convenient control over pattern Styles -- including BPM (Tempo) and independent Pattern Volume. · Powerful song recording operations for recording and playing back complete compositions (three User songs are available). Up to six tracks can be recorded to a song, including a special chord track for style pattern. · Performance Setup, for automatically calling up an appropriate voice for playing with the selected style. Plus, there are 16 User Performance Setup memory spaces that let you save your custom panel settings for instant recall. · Touch response for maximum expressive level control over the voices. · Convenient footswitch control over various functions -- including sustain, start/stop, and more. · GM (General MIDI) compatibility and full GM voice set. · Large custom LCD gives you easy, at-a-glance confirmation of all important settings, as well as chord and note indications. · Comprehensive MIDI functions that let you integrate the DJX into a MIDI music system, for sequence recording and other advanced applications. · Built-in, high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. Digital Sampling This function lets you record your own sounds to be played from the keyboard. Up to twelve different samples can be recorded. Simple editing functions, such as setting the end point and looping, are also provided. 4 Contents PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS SONG PLAYBACK -- THE SONG MODE DIGITAL SAMPLING 40 69 6 ABOUT DIGITAL SAMPLING ............... 69 RECORDING A SAMPLE AND PLAYING IT ......................................... 70 · Guidelines for sampling .............. 71 · Trigger Level ............................... 71 · Sampling memory capacity ........ 73 · Deleting a sample ...................... 74 · Recording additional samples ..... 74 SAMPLE EDITING ................................ 75 Setting the End Point ........................ 75 Creating Loops ................................. 78 · About the resolution settings ...... 79 · Front Panel ................................... 6 · Rear Panel .................................... 7 SELECTING AND PLAYING A SONG ... 40 CHANGING THE BPM (TEMPO) ......... 41 ABOUT THE BEAT DISPLAY ................. 42 ADJUSTING THE SONG VOLUME ....... 43 PPPPP @@@@@ ,,,,, POWER REQUIREMENTS ..................... 8 TURNING ON THE POWER ................. 8 ACCESSORY JACKS ............................. 9 SETTING UP 8 PATTERNS -- THE STYLE MODE 44 SELECTING A STYLE AND PLAYING THE PATTERN ......................................44 PATTERN CONTROLS .......................... 47 PATTERN SECTIONS (BEAT A, BEAT B AND BREAK OUTS) ............................. 48 CHANGING THE BPM (TEMPO) ......... 48 ADJUSTING THE PATTERN VOLUME ..... 49 FINGERING ......................................... 50 BEAT REVERSE ..................................... 52 PART ON/OFF ..................................... 52 · About the Parts .......................... 53 SETTING THE PATTERN SPLIT POINT .... 54 Function Parameter -- Pattern Split Point ............................. 55 Quick Guide 10 Step 1 The DJX -- Take it for a spin! .............. 10 Step 2 Using the Keyboard .......... 12 Step 3 Demo Song/Voice/Style ... 14 Step 4 Digital Sampling ............... 16 Step 5 Function Parameters ......... 18 Step 6 Assigning Various Controls to the ASSIGN Knob, RIBBON CONTROLLER, and Footswitch ........................ 20 SONG RECORDING 80 RECORDING A USER SONG -- REALTIME RECORDING ...................... 81 · Additional Operations ................ 84 RECORDING A USER SONG -- STEP RECORDING ............................... 85 Recording Notes ............................... 86 · Additional Operations ................ 88 Replacing a Note or Rest .................. 89 Entering Velocity Curves ................... 90 Velocity Curve Chart ......................... 90 CLEARING A SONG ............................. 91 PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS 22 PLAYING VOICES -- THE VOICE MODE 24 PLAYING A VOICE -- MAIN VOICE ... 25 · About Panel Voices and GM Voices .................................. 26 · Drum Kit Voice Chart (voices 141 - 155) ...................... 26 Function Parameters -- Main Voice .. 27 TRANSPOSE AND TUNING ................ 28 Transpose ........................................ 28 Tuning ............................................. 29 PLAYING TWO VOICES -- DUAL VOICE ....................................... 29 Function Parameters -- Dual Voice ... 30 PLAYING TWO VOICES -- SPLIT VOICE ........................................ 31 Function Parameters -- Split Voice .... 32 ADDITIONAL VOICE FUNCTIONS -- VOICE SET, TOUCH SENSITIVITY, AND PITCH BEND RANGE ........................... 33 Function Parameters -- Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity and Pitch Bend Range ............................. 33 PERFORMANCE SETUP 56 PERFORMANCE SETUP -- USER ......... 56 Recording a User Performance Setup ................................................56 Recalling a User Performance Setup ................................................57 · Selecting a User Bank ................. 57 PERFORMANCE SETUP -- PRESET ...... 58 Selecting a Preset Performance Setup ................................................58 MIDI FUNCTIONS 92 WHAT IS MIDI? ................................... 92 Channel Messages ............................ 93 System Messages .............................. 93 CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER ......................................... 94 · MIDI Terminals ........................... 94 FUNCTION PARAMETERS -- MIDI ..... 95 THE KNOBS 59 USING THE KNOBS ............................. 59 · About CUTOFF and RESONANCE .............................. 62 · About GROOVE .......................... 62 ASSIGN KNOB .................................... 63 ASSIGN Knob Parameters ................. 64 USING BULK DUMP SEND/ SAMPLING SEND TO SAVE DATA ....... 97 Saving Bulk Data/Sampling Data ...... 97 Loading Bulk Data/Sampling Data .... 99 USING INITIAL SETUP SEND WITH A SEQUENCER ........................ 100 Sending Initial Setup Data .............. 100 RIBBON CONTROLLER 66 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 102 DATA BACKUP & INITIALIZATION .... 103 VOICE LIST ........................................ 104 DRUM KIT LIST ................................. 108 STYLE LIST ........................................ 111 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART ...... 112 SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 115 INDEX ............................................... 116 EFFECTS 34 USING THE RIBBON CONTROLLER .... 66 RIBBON CONTROLLER Parameters ... 67 · How the RIBBON CONTROLLER works ......................................... 68 REVERB ................................................ 34 CHORUS .............................................. 35 DSP ..................................................... 36 ARPEGGIATOR .................................... 37 Function Parameters -- Effects .......... 37 · Effect Types ................................ 38 5 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS Front Panel 8 9 1 VOICE STYLE 000DDDJX MEASURE 001 142 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 ! 3456 @#$ % ^ DEMO START 2 7 8 rest 9 3 0 BWD velocity FWD ( * ) q e & 1 MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the DJX. 8 DIGITAL SAMPLING section -- RECORD button and INPUT LEVEL knob These two controls are used for the Digital Sampling functions. (See page 69.) 2 OVERALL, DEMO START buttons (v, w, +, -) These are for selecting the various "overall" functions and setting their values. (See page 22.) They are also used to play the Demo songs. (See pages 14, 40.) In the Digital Sampling function, these are used to select and set the sample editing parameters. (See page 75.) 9 Knobs -- CUTOFF, RESONANCE, GROOVE, ASSIGN, BASS BOOST These controls allow you to make expressive, dynamic, real-time changes to various aspects of the voices and styles. (See page 59.) 3 FUNCTION button This selects the Function mode. (See page 18.) 0 RIBBON CONTROLLER This assignable control allows you to make expressive, dynamic, real-time changes to various aspects of the voices and styles. (See page 66.) 4 SONG button This selects the Song mode. (See page 40.) 5 STYLE button This selects the Style mode. (See pages 15, 44.) ! PART CONTROL button This turns the Part Control function on and off. (See page 59.) 6 VOICE button This selects the Voice mode. (See pages 14, 25.) @ PATTERN CONTROL button When the Style mode is selected, this alternately enables or disables keyboard control over the pattern chords. (See page 45.) 7 Numeric keypad, +/- buttons These are for selecting songs, voices, and styles. (See pages 40, 25, and 44.) They are also used for making various settings, such as: · Selecting and changing the Function parameters (page 18) · Setting note values and other settings for the Step Record function (page 86) # SYNC-START button This turns the Sync-Start function on and off. (See page 46.) $ START/STOP button When the Style mode is selected, this alternately starts and stops the pattern. (See pages 45, 47.) In the Song mode, this alternately starts and stops song playback. (See page 41.) 6 PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS % LEAD IN/LEAD OUT button When the Style mode is selected, this is used to control the Lead In and Lead Out functions. (See pages 46, 47.) ( ARPEGGIATOR button This turns the Arpeggiator effect on and off. (See page 37.) ^ BEAT A/B (BREAK OUT) buttons When the Style mode is selected, these are used to change pattern sections and control the Break Out function. (See page 48.) ) REVERB button This turns the Reverb effect on and off. (See page 34.) q DUAL button This turns the Dual mode on and off. (See page 29.) & RECORD button This is used for selecting and enabling the recording functions: Song (pages 82, 85) and Performance Setup (page 56). w PITCH BEND wheel This is used for raising or lowering the pitch of the voices as you play. It affects only the voices played in the PERFORMANCE section of the keyboard. The pitch range of the wheel can also be set (see page 33). * PERFORMANCE SETUP / SONG MEMORY buttons When the Style mode is selected, these are used to select the Performance Setup registrations (pages 57, 58). When the Song mode is selected, these are used to select specific tracks (pages 82, 86). w e STAND BY/ON switch Rear Panel 1 DC IN 10-12V 2 PHONES/ AUX OUT 3 FOOT SWITCH IN 4 MIDI OUT 5 LINE IN 6 MIC 1 DC IN 10-12V jack This is for connection to a PA-5B/5C AC power adaptor. (See page 8.) 4 MIDI IN, OUT terminals These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See page 94.) 2 PHONES/AUX OUT jack This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 9.) 5 LINE IN jack This is used with the Digital Sampling functions, and is for connection to and recording of an external audio source (line level), such as a CD player or cassette deck. (See pages 9, 70.) (Connector: mono, 1/4" phone jack.) 3 FOOT SWITCH jack This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch. The footswitch is generally used to control sustain, but it can conveniently be set to control one of a variety of functions instead. (See pages 9, 21.) 6 MIC jack This is used with the Digital Sampling functions, and is for connection to a microphone for recording acoustic audio. (See pages 9, 70.) (Connector: mono, 1/4" phone jack.) 7 SETTING UP This section contains information about setting up your DJX for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument. POWER REQUIREMENTS Although the DJX will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of the more environmentally safe AC adaptor. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use. Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during any DJX record operation! Doing so can result in a loss of data. BATTERIES 1.5V x 6 Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your DJX to a wall socket, you will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-5B/5C Power Adaptor. Use of other AC adaptors could result in damage to the instrument, so be sure to ask for the right kind. Connect one end of the adaptor to the DC IN 10-12V jack on the rear panel of your DJX, and the other end to a suitable electrical outlet. · Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5B/5C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the DJX. · Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the DJX, or during electrical storms. s When the Batteries Run Down When the batteries run low and the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the DJX may not sound or function properly. As soon as this happens, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries. · Never mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries (e.g., alkaline and manganese). · To prevent possible damage from battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used for a long time. TURNING ON THE POWER With the AC power adaptor connected or with batteries installed, simply press the power switch until it locks in the ON position. When the instrument is not in use, be sure to turn the power off. (Press the switch again so that it pops up.) Using Batteries s Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. Insert six 1.5-volt size "D" (SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent) batteries as shown in the illustration, making sure that the positive and negative terminals are properly aligned, and replace the lid. Even when the switch is in the "STAND BY" position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the DJX for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument. 8 SETTING UP ACCESSORY JACKS s Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set of stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack. Sound from the built-in speaker system is automatically cut off when you insert a headphone plug into this jack. FOOT SWITCH · Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack before turning on the power. · Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch operation. PHONES/ AUX OUT s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the DJX is equipped with a built-in speaker system, you can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. First, make sure the DJX and any external devices are turned off, then connect one end of a stereo audio cable to the LINE IN or AUX IN jack(s) of the other device and the other end to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on the DJX. s Using the MIDI Terminals The DJX also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the DJX with other MIDI instruments and devices. (For more information, see page 94.) MIDI instrument IN MIDI OUT PHONES/ AUX OUT Stereo system s Using the MIC and LINE IN jacks These are for recording an external audio source in the Digital Sampling functions (page 70). The MIC jack is for connection to a microphone for recording vocals and acoustic instruments. The LINE IN jack is for connecting to and recording a line level signal, such as that of a CD player or cassette deck. CD player, etc. To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at the minimum setting before connecting them. Failure to observe these cautions may result in electric shock or equipment damage. s Using a Footswitch This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to control a variety of functions. (See page 21.) LINE IN MIC Never connect a line level signal (CD player, cassette deck, electronic instrument, etc.) into the MIC input jack! Doing this could damage the DJX and its Digital Sampling functions. 9 TTTT SSSSS RRRR QQQQ PPPPP DDDD CCCCC BBBB AAAA @@@@@ ,,,,, UUUU EEEE WWWW VVVVV GGGG FFFFF XXXX HHHH ick Qu e uid G Step 1 Unless you enjoy reading manuals, you're probably eager to start playing your new DJX right now. If so, this next section is for you! Sure, the DJX is ready to play right out of the box -- but we urge you to take the time to read this short, easy-to-understand section. If you've never even touched an electronic keyboard before, following the steps in this section will make you a master of the DJX in virtually no time at all! Plus, it will give you the tools to explore and use the advanced functions in your music. Enjoy! The DJX -- Take it for a spin! Start it up! Can't wait to get going? Here's all you need to lay down the beat and start jamming on your new DJX! Just follow the numbers... Give it some juice... Give it some juice... 1 Plug in the adaptor, and turn on the power. 2 Start the pattern by pressing the START/STOP button. You can also start the pattern by pressing any one of the keys in the PATTERN section of the keyboard. · Want to find out more? See page 45. Work out on the knobs! Work out on the knobs! 3 These three knobs give you dynamic, real-time control over the pattern. Try `em out! · Want to find out more? See page 59. BASS BOOST knob Pump up the bass of the entire DJX sound with this knob! Cut loose on the ribbon! Cut loose on the ribbon! 4 ASSIGN knob GROOVE knob Change the "feel" or timing of the pattern. Turn this to give it some swing, make it laidback... or just play it straight. You call the shots with this knob... Assign it to control dynamics, tempo/pitch, or any one of a variety of functions! Slide your finger along the RIBBON CONTROLLER and hear how the sound changes. There are tons of things you can assign to this, too! · Want to find out more? See page 66. Mix up the beats! Mix up the beats! Shake it up and turn it `round! Shake it up and turn it `round! 5 10 Play around with the BEAT A and BEAT B buttons, and get the rhythm to flow. 6 A special Beat Reverse key lets you break up the beat and hit the top of the measure. Play the key repeatedly and stutter the rhythm a bit! · Want to find out more? See page 52. Drop Parts out, fly Parts in! Drop Parts out, fly Parts in! 7 With the PART ON/OFF keys, you're an instant maestro of mix. Check the name of the Part (instrument) over each key, then press it to turn the Part off and on. The Parts that are currently turned on are shown by darkened keys in the display. PPPP @@@@ ,,,, QQQQ AAAA UUU TTTT SSSS RRR EEE DDDD CCCC BBB XXX WWWW VVVV HHH GGGG FFFF VOICE STYLE 000DDDJX 1 2 3 MEASURE 001 142 4 5 6 7 8 9 rest 3 DEMO START 0 BWD velocity FWD Arpeggiator magic! Arpeggiator magic! 8 First, press the ARPEGGIATOR button to turn the function on. Then, hold down two or three keys at the same time in the PERFORMANCE section of the keyboard, and let the Arpeggiator work its magic! · Want to find out more? See page 37. · Want to find out more? See page 52. Tweak the voice -- Tweak the voice -- while you play! while you play! Pick your own Parts! Pick your own Parts! 10 9 Turn the two voice-related knobs for some wild effects, while you play the voice from the PERFORMANCE section of the keyboard. · Want to find out more? See page 59. You can select different Parts to be controlled with the voice-related knobs (in step 9 above) by pressing one of the PART SELECT keys. The selected Part is shown as a darkened key in the display. · Want to find out more? See page 60. RESONANCE knob Set this to determine how much the CUTOFF knob affects the sound. Turn it to the right for maximum filter effect, and to the left for more subtle filter changes. CUTOFF knob Just like on vintage analog synthesizers, this knob lets you sweep the cutoff frequency of the filter as you play the keyboard. Turn it to the right to "open up" the filter for a brighter sound, and turn it to the left to "shut down" the filter. Play the wheel! Play the wheel! 11 The highly expressive PITCH BEND wheel rounds out the DJX's set of amazing power tools! Play the keyboard, and bend the pitch up by moving the wheel up with your left thumb. Bring the pitch down by moving the wheel down. Let go of the wheel, and the pitch naturally snaps back to normal! · Want to find out more? See page 7. 11 TTTT SSSSS RRRR QQQQ PPPPP DDDD CCCCC BBBB AAAA @@@@@ ,,,,, UUUU EEEE WWWW VVVVV GGGG FFFFF XXXX HHHH Step 2 Using the Keyboard Using the DJX's Multi-function Keyboard Using the DJX's Multi-function Keyboard The keyboard of the DJX is far different (and more powerful!) than any you've ever seen. Let's take a look... Each time you turn on the DJX, the keyboard is "split" into the following functions: Indicates Part Control and Pattern Control are both on. Db1 -- B1 C2 -- Ab2 A2 -- Ab3 A3 -- C6 Beat Reverse Key (See page 52) Part Select Keys Part On/Off Keys Pattern Keys Performance Keys What do these keys do? Part Select These keys let you select specific Parts for control with the knobs and the RIBBON CONTROLLER. (See page 60.) Part On/Off These keys let you mute/unmute specific Parts of a pattern before or during playback. (See page 52.) Pattern These keys let you instantly change the chords of the pattern. (See page 50.) Performance These keys are for normal playing of the selected voice (or voices). Special DJX Demo Voice Special DJX Demo Voice A special DJX Demo voice (#000) is automatically selected each time you turn on the power. This voice has a huge variety of sounds, with each key playing a different sound -- percussion, drum loops, scratch, special FX, human voice and many others! To hear the DJX Demo voice properly across the entire keyboard, make sure that Part Control, Pattern Control and Sync-Start are off. (See page 13.) z Enter the Voice mode. x Select voice #000. VOICE STYLE c Play different keys and listen to the variety of sounds. Sa m 11 ba 4b 13 pm 7 C 4 11 0 14 bpm 4b C 09 pm 4 5b C pm 4 C 4 16 0 13 bpm 8b C pm 4 C 4 13 7b 13 pm 5b C 13 pm 4 4b C pm 4 C 4 10 6b 10 pm 3b C pm 4 C 4 10 2 09 bpm 6b C 09 pm 4 1b C pm 4 C 4 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 000DDDJX O ne U M hh+ or H e it Ti m Oe hh O2 h Yo h 1 -K u H rt iu hu Tu Hue rn a ta b Si le Re gna ve l Or m se en FM -FX BL TB2 J FM Trill T Ye B1 ah ... U hh G o C Ge !! om tU C e O p! om n Sc e O 2 rn Sc atc 1 ra h ( tc L) h (H ) Ki t 3 MEASURE 001 142 An al og 12 Other keyboard settings are available depending on the on/off settings of Part Control and Pattern Control. (You can turn these on and off with the PART CONTROL and PATTERN CONTROL buttons.) When Part Control is off: Turn Part Control off by pressing the PART CONTROL button. C1 -- Ab2 PPPP @@@@ ,,,, QQQQ AAAA UUU TTTT SSSS RRR EEE DDDD CCCC BBB XXX WWWW VVVV HHH GGGG FFFF Step 2 Using the Keyboard More keyboard settings A2 -- C6 Pattern Keys Performance Keys C1 -- B1 C2 -- Ab2 A2 -- C6 Part Select Keys Performance Keys Part On/Off Keys Entire keyboard (C1 -- C6) is used for Performance. When Pattern Control is off: Turn Pattern Control off by pressing the PATTERN CONTROL button. Beat Reverse Key (See page 52) When Part Control and Pattern Control are both off: Turn Part Control off by pressing the PART CONTROL button; turn Pattern Control off by pressing the PATTERN CONTROL button. In this condition, you can play the entire keyboard normally. 13 TTTT SSSSS RRRR QQQQ PPPPP DDDD CCCCC BBBB AAAA @@@@@ ,,,,, UUUU EEEE WWWW VVVVV GGGG FFFFF XXXX HHHH Step 3 Demo Song/Voice/Style Playing back all three songs Playing back all three songs The DJX has three Demo songs that showcase the authentic voices and dynamic patterns of the instrument. z Simultaneously press both OVERALL v/w buttons. DEMO START x Stop the song. SONG ALLP_TRANCE 6 MEASURE 001 144 3 4 5 1 2 Want to find out more? See page 41. Selecting a voice Selecting a voice The DJX features a total of 284 high-quality voices. Let's try a few of them out... Panel voices ........... 1 - 140 (140 voices) 141 - 155 (15 drum kit voices) GM voices .............. 156 - 283 (128 voices) Sampling voice ...... 284 z Enter the Voice mode. c Play the keyboard. 1 2 3 x Select a voice. VOICE STYLE 4 5 6 7 8 rest 9 3 002TalkBox 0 BWD velocity FWD Want to find out more? See page 25. Panel Voice List No. Voice Name 0 DJX SYNTH LEAD 1 Fuzzline 2 Talkbox 3 Acid Sync 4 Universe 5 Adrenaline 6 Fragile 7 Cut Glass BASS LEAD 8 Killer S 9 Reso-X 10 Choppy 11 PhatMan 12 Organese 13 Happy Vibes 14 TriTouch 15 Sync SQUARE LEAD 16 MC-Line 17 Alien 18 Psyche 19 Clanger 20 Square Lead 1 21 Square Lead 2 No. Voice Name SAW LEAD 22 Break It 23 Scary 24 Move It 25 Robot Lead 26 Fat 27 Seq Ana 28 Stab 29 Pulse Saw 30 Sawtooth Lead 1 31 Sawtooth Lead 2 32 Bedtime SYNTH PAD 33 Sequenza 34 Insomnia 35 Wave2001 36 Amber 37 Eerie 38 Trance Pad RESONANCE BASS 39 Techno Bass 40 Kickin'B 41 Bassline 42 Nu Floor 43 Fish303 44 No.No.No No. Voice Name 45 Nu Swing 46 Synth Bass ANALOG BASS 47 Analog Bass 48 Dance Bass 49 Snap Bass 50 Old Mini 51 Power Bass 52 Dub Bass 53 Factory 54 Hyper 55 Kidz Bass 56 Techno BASS 57 Acoustic Bass 58 Finger Bass 59 Pick Bass 60 Fretless Bass 61 Slap Bass SCRATCH 62 Scratch 63 Killer DJ SFX 64 FMTB 1 65 BLJ Trill 66 Omen-FX Voice Name Rave Pipe 1 Rave Pipe 2 FMTB 2 GtrChord HiquiTB Reverse Signal Aah Turntable HIT 76 Metal Hit 77 Sharp Hit 78 Mild Hit HUMAN VOICE 79 Come On 1 80 Come On 2 81 GetUp! 82 Go!! 83 Huea 84 Hiuhu 85 Yo-Kurt 86 Oh Babe 87 Ohh 1 88 Ohh 2 89 One More Time 90 Uhh No. 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 No. Voice Name 91 Uhh+Hit 92 Yeah... DRUM LOOP 93 091bpmC4 94 095bpmC4 95 096bpmC4 96 102bpmC4 97 103bpmC4 98 106bpmC4 99 110bpmC4 100 114bpmC4 101 134bpmC4 102 135bpmC4 103 137bpmC4 104 138bpmC4 105 144bpmC4 106 160bpmC4 107 Samba137 PIANO 108 Funky Electric Piano 109 DX Electric Piano 110 CP 80 111 Bell Electric Piano 112 Clavi ORGAN 113 Jazz Organ 1 No. 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 Voice Name Jazz Organ 2 Rock Organ Cheez Organ 16'+2' Organ Dance Organ MissU R&B Organ GUITAR Octave Guitar Clean Guitar Muted Guitar Overdriven Guitar STRINGS Strings Marcato Strings Synth Strings StringPad Pizzicato BRASS Techno Brass Jump Brass Brass Phase Synth Brass Bright Brass Brass Tek No. Voice Name FLUTE 136 Ethnic Flute 137 Coco Flute PERCUSSIVE 138 Claps-X 139 Rim-X 140 Tom-X DRUM KITS 141 Standard Kit 1 142 Standard Kit 2 143 Room Kit 144 Rock Kit 145 Electronic Kit 1 146 Analog Kit 1 147 Dance Kit 148 Jazz Kit 149 Brush Kit 150 Symphony Kit SPECIAL KITS 151 Analog Kit 2 152 Analog Kit 3 153 Electronic Kit 2 154 B900 Kit 155 DJX Kit 14 Selecting a style Selecting a style The PortaTone features 100 different styles in various music genres. With the Performance Setup function, you can call up voice and other settings that best match the selected style. Each style has been programmed with two Preset Performance Setups. PPPP @@@@ ,,,, QQQQ AAAA UUU TTTT SSSS RRR EEE DDDD CCCC BBB XXX WWWW VVVV HHH GGGG FFFF Step 3 Demo Song/Voice/Style zx VOICE STYLE 000DDDJX 1 2 3 MEASURE 001 142 4 5 6 7 8 9 rest 3 DEMO START 0 BWD velocity FWD 4 1z x 2 3 1 Enter the Style mode. STYLE 3 Press one of the Performance Setup 001Techno buttons: Preset A or B. MEASURE 001 142 2 Select a style. For a list of styles, see below. VOICE STYLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 Start the pattern and play the keyboard. 7 8 rest 9 3 002TripHop 0 BWD velocity FWD Want to find out more? See page 44. Style List No. Style Name INTRODUCTION 1 Pop Techno 2 Trip Hop 3 Electro Beat 4 Goa 5 Hard Step 8th 6 Handbag 1 7 Romantic House 8 Ambient 9 Acid Jazz 10 Treach 11 Steppa 12 Struttin' 13 All That 14 Soulful TECHNO 15 Tribal Techno 16 Gabba 17 Soft Gabba 18 Euro Techno No. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Style Name Modern Detroit Techno Vintage Detroit Techno Modern Berlin Techno Minimal Techno Speed Garage Acid Techno Samba Techno TRIP HOP Funky Trip Hop Pop Trip Hop Vintage Trip Hop ELECTRO Plastic Electro Cosmic Beat Body Rock Compilation TRANCE Trance Psychodelic Trance Relaxx No. Style Name 36 Hypnotic 37 Dark Trance DRUM'N'BASS 38 Drum'n'Bass 39 Hard Jungle 40 Soul 2001 DANCE FLOOR 41 Euro Dance 42 Euro Latin 43 Pop Reggae 44 Handbag 2 HOUSE 45 House 46 Acid House 47 Deep House 48 Progressive House 49 Tribal House 50 Vintage Chicago 51 Hard Floor 52 Hip House No. Style Name 53 Club House 54 Dub House ABSTRACT BEATS 55 Digital Rock 56 Underground 57 Chill Out RAP 58 Bomb 59 Dance Hall 60 Hype 61 Money 62 Ragga 63 Shakin' 64 Tip HARDCORE 65 Buggin' 66 Diesel 67 Hi Rolla 68 Homies 69 SuckaMC No. Style Name 70 SupaBad 71 WestSide OLD SKOOL 72 Beatbox 73 Delight 74 Flares 75 Funked Up 76 Jack 77 Old Skool 78 Party 79 Theque FRESH 80 Chillin' 81 Dreamin' 82 EastSide 83 Grind 84 Hezee 85 Loc No. Style Name R&B 86 Bouncy 87 Do it up 88 Hump 89 Plush 90 Pow! 91 Skippin' 92 Solid SLO JAMS 93 1stLuv 94 Cool 95 DaLadies 96 Daydream 97 Loverz 98 On Hit 99 Pushin' 100 Sultry 15 TTTT SSSSS RRRR QQQQ PPPPP DDDD CCCCC BBBB AAAA @@@@@ ,,,,, UUUU EEEE WWWW VVVVV GGGG FFFFF XXXX HHHH Step 4 Digital Sampling Join the sampling revolution! Join the sampling revolution! Yes, Digital Sampling is built into your new DJX -- and it's truly easy to use. Try it out! z Set up the DJX for sampling. Connect in one of the two ways shown below. Make sure the "level meter" in the display doesn't go above this level: 100Sampling RECORD 3 If you're using a microphone, plug it into the MIC jack on the rear panel. If you're using a CD player, plug it into the LINE IN jack on the rear panel. (DON'T plug it into the MIC jack! This could damage the DJX!) v Press a key on the keyboard. Press middle C (C3) for this example. The sound you record will be assigned to this key. x Enter the Sampling mode. Press the RECORD button in the DIGITAL SAMPLING section. 100Sampling RECORD 100Sampling RECORD 3 3 b Set sampling to standby. c Set the sampling level. Turn the INPUT LEVEL knob (while singing into the microphone or playing the CD). Press the START/STOP button. 16 x, PPPP @@@@ ,,,, QQQQ AAAA UUU TTTT SSSS RRR EEE DDDD CCCC BBB XXX WWWW VVVV HHH GGGG FFFF Step 4 Digital Sampling c VOICE STYLE 000DDDJX 1 2 3 MEASURE 001 142 4 5 6 7 8 9