Owner's Manual
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...rack, use . Always 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 improper use excessive force on the... direct sunlight, near other hazards. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations. * The illustrations and LCD screens as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, in damage to other property. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. The...
...rack, use . Always 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 improper use excessive force on the... direct sunlight, near other hazards. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations. * The illustrations and LCD screens as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, in damage to other property. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. The...
Owner's Manual
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... raise and lower the pitch of the keyboard • Four high-quality effects - including sustain, start/stop, and more. • GM (General MIDI) compatibility and full GM voice set of real-time performance controls, that can be assigned to control any one of a variety of functions. •... recordings of actual instruments. • Dual voice and Split voice modes that let you alternately mute and unmute specific instrument parts of the Yamaha DJX! Up to six tracks can also be recorded. Plus, there are 16 User Performance Setup memory spaces that let you layer two voices together...
... raise and lower the pitch of the keyboard • Four high-quality effects - including sustain, start/stop, and more. • GM (General MIDI) compatibility and full GM voice set of real-time performance controls, that can be assigned to control any one of a variety of functions. •... recordings of actual instruments. • Dual voice and Split voice modes that let you alternately mute and unmute specific instrument parts of the Yamaha DJX! Up to six tracks can also be recorded. Plus, there are 16 User Performance Setup memory spaces that let you layer two voices together...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Selecting a User Bank 57 PERFORMANCE SETUP - Main Voice .. 27 TRANSPOSE AND TUNING 28 Transpose 28 Tuning 29 PLAYING TWO VOICES - MIDI ..... 95 USING BULK DUMP SEND/ SAMPLING SEND TO SAVE DATA ....... 97 Saving Bulk Data/Sampling Data ...... 97 Loading Bulk Data/Sampling Data ... WHAT IS MIDI 92 Channel Messages 93 System Messages 93 CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER 94 • MIDI Terminals 94 FUNCTION PARAMETERS - Contents PANEL CONTROLS AND SONG PLAYBACK - THE STYLE MODE 44 SELECTING A STYLE AND PLAYING THE PATTERN 44 PATTERN CONTROLS 47 Step 1 The DJX - Effects ...
...8226; Selecting a User Bank 57 PERFORMANCE SETUP - Main Voice .. 27 TRANSPOSE AND TUNING 28 Transpose 28 Tuning 29 PLAYING TWO VOICES - MIDI ..... 95 USING BULK DUMP SEND/ SAMPLING SEND TO SAVE DATA ....... 97 Saving Bulk Data/Sampling Data ...... 97 Loading Bulk Data/Sampling Data ... WHAT IS MIDI 92 Channel Messages 93 System Messages 93 CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER 94 • MIDI Terminals 94 FUNCTION PARAMETERS - Contents PANEL CONTROLS AND SONG PLAYBACK - THE STYLE MODE 44 SELECTING A STYLE AND PLAYING THE PATTERN 44 PATTERN CONTROLS 47 Step 1 The DJX - Effects ...
Owner's Manual
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w e STAND BY/ON switch Rear Panel 1 DC IN 10-12V 2 PHONES/ AUX OUT 3 FOOT SWITCH 4 IN 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.) 2 PHONES/AUX OUT ... pitch range of the wheel can conveniently be set to control one of a variety of functions instead. (See pages 9, 21.) 4 MIDI IN, OUT terminals These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See page 94.) 5 LINE IN jack This is used with the Digital Sampling functions, and is for connection...
w e STAND BY/ON switch Rear Panel 1 DC IN 10-12V 2 PHONES/ AUX OUT 3 FOOT SWITCH 4 IN 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.) 2 PHONES/AUX OUT ... pitch range of the wheel can conveniently be set to control one of a variety of functions instead. (See pages 9, 21.) 4 MIDI IN, OUT terminals These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See page 94.) 5 LINE IN jack This is used with the Digital Sampling functions, and is for connection...
Owner's Manual
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...Using a Footswitch This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on . PHONES/ AUX OUT s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the DJX is equipped with other end to control a variety of functions... (CD player, cassette deck, electronic instrument, etc.) into this jack. s Using the MIDI Terminals The DJX also features MIDI terminals, MIDI instrument allowing you to a microphone for connection to interface the DJX with a built-in speaker system, you insert a headphone plug into the MIC input jack...
...Using a Footswitch This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on . PHONES/ AUX OUT s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the DJX is equipped with other end to control a variety of functions... (CD player, cassette deck, electronic instrument, etc.) into this jack. s Using the MIDI Terminals The DJX also features MIDI terminals, MIDI instrument allowing you to a microphone for connection to interface the DJX with a built-in speaker system, you insert a headphone plug into the MIC input jack...
Owner's Manual
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...indicators In song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See pages 82, 86.) 0 GM icon This appears when a GM (General MIDI) voice is selected. (See page 26.) GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is affixed to provide convenient, at-a-glance information about the... played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of the measure. (See page 42.) 6 Chord When a user song (with the song or style. The DJX supports GM System Level 1. 23 The large bar indicates the first beat of manufacturer. It also indicates chords played in time with chords) is being...
...indicators In song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See pages 82, 86.) 0 GM icon This appears when a GM (General MIDI) voice is selected. (See page 26.) GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is affixed to provide convenient, at-a-glance information about the... played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of the measure. (See page 42.) 6 Chord When a user song (with the song or style. The DJX supports GM System Level 1. 23 The large bar indicates the first beat of manufacturer. It also indicates chords played in time with chords) is being...
Owner's Manual
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...Function mode). 2 Select the Split voice (Function mode). 24 The Voice mode gives you set up two different voices for rich, complex sounds. The DJX also has a special "Sampled" voice #284, to the Drum Kit Voice chart on page 26.) Symbols are also printed above the keyboard, conveniently ... (from the Function mode). You can be recorded. (See page 69.) 1 Select the Voice mode. (Press the VOICE button.) 2 Select a voice (with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. THE VOICE MODE The Voice mode features 270 authentic voices (including 128 General...
...Function mode). 2 Select the Split voice (Function mode). 24 The Voice mode gives you set up two different voices for rich, complex sounds. The DJX also has a special "Sampled" voice #284, to the Drum Kit Voice chart on page 26.) Symbols are also printed above the keyboard, conveniently ... (from the Function mode). You can be recorded. (See page 69.) 1 Select the Voice mode. (Press the VOICE button.) 2 Select a voice (with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. THE VOICE MODE The Voice mode features 270 authentic voices (including 128 General...
Owner's Manual
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...as the + button.) Each voice is automatically called up various settings that are selected you select a voice, the DJX also automatically calls up with one of voices: Panel voices and GM (General MIDI) Voices. The GM Voices can play different drums and percussion instruments on - When you can also be used ...for the voice. [This is true when Voice Set (Function #72, page 33) is selected, the General MIDI icon appears at the same key. 3 Play the selected voice. THE VOICE MODE Using the VOICE button Press the VOICE button to another voice at...
...as the + button.) Each voice is automatically called up various settings that are selected you select a voice, the DJX also automatically calls up with one of voices: Panel voices and GM (General MIDI) Voices. The GM Voices can play different drums and percussion instruments on - When you can also be used ...for the voice. [This is true when Voice Set (Function #72, page 33) is selected, the General MIDI icon appears at the same key. 3 Play the selected voice. THE VOICE MODE Using the VOICE button Press the VOICE button to another voice at...
Owner's Manual
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...effect send level for the desired voices - A total of eight different Reverb types simulating various different performance environments are available when controlling the DJX from a MIDI device. (For details, see page 39. 34 Reverb can also be turned on and off with a wide variety of effects that can ...button. 001 142 MEASURE Indicates that Reverb is also exceptionally flexible. If you turn off button affects only the keyboard played voices. EFFECTS The DJX is equipped with a connected footswitch (page 21), or from Function parameter #31 (page 38). • The panel REVERB on/off ...
...effect send level for the desired voices - A total of eight different Reverb types simulating various different performance environments are available when controlling the DJX from a MIDI device. (For details, see page 39. 34 Reverb can also be turned on and off with a wide variety of effects that can ...button. 001 142 MEASURE Indicates that Reverb is also exceptionally flexible. If you turn off button affects only the keyboard played voices. EFFECTS The DJX is equipped with a connected footswitch (page 21), or from Function parameter #31 (page 38). • The panel REVERB on/off ...
Owner's Manual
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... footswitch. (See page 21.) • The Chorus effect is applied only to the keyboard-played voices. • These settings are available when controlling the DJX from a MIDI device. (For details, see page 39. 2 Set the Chorus Send Level for the desired voice(s). buttons to have different amounts of the Chorus Types, see...
... footswitch. (See page 21.) • The Chorus effect is applied only to the keyboard-played voices. • These settings are available when controlling the DJX from a MIDI device. (For details, see page 39. 2 Set the Chorus Send Level for the desired voice(s). buttons to have different amounts of the Chorus Types, see...
Owner's Manual
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... flashing, use the numeric keypad to a User bank in the Performance Setup feature (page 56). • Eighteen additional DSP Types are available when controlling the DJX from a MIDI device. (For details, see page 18.) For a list of thirty-three DSP types are reverse gate reverb, phaser, rotary speaker, tremolo, echo, delay, distortion...
... flashing, use the numeric keypad to a User bank in the Performance Setup feature (page 56). • Eighteen additional DSP Types are available when controlling the DJX from a MIDI device. (For details, see page 18.) For a list of thirty-three DSP types are reverse gate reverb, phaser, rotary speaker, tremolo, echo, delay, distortion...
Owner's Manual
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... "feel " of the Performance Setup parameters. See the box on page 62.) GROOVE Tweak this function, see page 63. Knob moves are not transmitted via MIDI and cannot be memorized as part of the entire pattern. To make the entire sound fatter with more ? Turning it up your way back to...
... "feel " of the Performance Setup parameters. See the box on page 62.) GROOVE Tweak this function, see page 63. Knob moves are not transmitted via MIDI and cannot be memorized as part of the entire pattern. To make the entire sound fatter with more ? Turning it up your way back to...
Owner's Manual
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...above, in an electronic instrument the sampling note (previously recorded note) stored in any MIDI setup. By using the MIDI functions you play a "C" quarter note using the grand piano sound on the DJX keyboard. WWHHAATT IISS MMIIDDII?? They are the two main categories of instruments. For example..., let's say you can expand your DJX. MIDI FUNCTIONS Even though the DJX is enormously versatile and powerful on its own, it can also be used effectively in the tone generator section (electronic...
...above, in an electronic instrument the sampling note (previously recorded note) stored in any MIDI setup. By using the MIDI functions you play a "C" quarter note using the grand piano sound on the DJX keyboard. WWHHAATT IISS MMIIDDII?? They are the two main categories of instruments. For example..., let's say you can expand your DJX. MIDI FUNCTIONS Even though the DJX is enormously versatile and powerful on its own, it can also be used effectively in the tone generator section (electronic...
Owner's Manual
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...." System messages include messages like Exclusive Messages that transmit data unique to each other, by the incoming MIDI messages which the DJX can receive/transmit. MIDI messages can be controlled by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other ...types of MIDI data, or messages. Message Name Exclusive Message Realtime Messages DJX Operation/Panel Setting Reverb/chorus/DSP settings, etc. This is usually expressed as Note ON/OFF,...
...." System messages include messages like Exclusive Messages that transmit data unique to each other, by the incoming MIDI messages which the DJX can receive/transmit. MIDI messages can be controlled by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other ...types of MIDI data, or messages. Message Name Exclusive Message Realtime Messages DJX Operation/Panel Setting Reverb/chorus/DSP settings, etc. This is usually expressed as Note ON/OFF,...
Owner's Manual
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... series computer, connect the RS-422 terminal of the computer (modem or printer terminal) to the MIDI interface, as MIDI data to the MIDI terminals of the DJX to another MIDI device. MIDI OUT MIDI IN Computer (sequencer software) MIDI IN MIDI OUT DJX q When using a MIDI interface device installed in the application software to match the setting of music software.
... series computer, connect the RS-422 terminal of the computer (modem or printer terminal) to the MIDI interface, as MIDI data to the MIDI terminals of the DJX to another MIDI device. MIDI OUT MIDI IN Computer (sequencer software) MIDI IN MIDI OUT DJX q When using a MIDI interface device installed in the application software to match the setting of music software.
Owner's Manual
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... below ) are NOT included in the data saved to one of the tone generator. Set this way you could reinforce the DJX sounds by a "remote" (external) MIDI keyboard. Percussion Channel 5 - Phrase 2 Channel 8 - Kick Channel 10 - In this to the User banks in several ways. These settings include... an external keyboard to play all or selected parts on a connected MIDI tone generator. The default setting is "off , 01 - 16 This determines how the DJX is set to "off," neither the connected MIDI device nor the DJX voices will not affect (not be to remotely control the...
... below ) are NOT included in the data saved to one of the tone generator. Set this way you could reinforce the DJX sounds by a "remote" (external) MIDI keyboard. Percussion Channel 5 - Phrase 2 Channel 8 - Kick Channel 10 - In this to the User banks in several ways. These settings include... an external keyboard to play all or selected parts on a connected MIDI tone generator. The default setting is "off , 01 - 16 This determines how the DJX is set to "off," neither the connected MIDI device nor the DJX voices will not affect (not be to remotely control the...
Owner's Manual
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...instructions, see the section "USING BULK DUMP SEND/SAMPLING SEND TO SAVE DATA" on ). The saved settings are controlled by the DJX's internal clock (off) or by MIDI clock data from an external sequencer or computer (on page 97.) 87 Initial Setup Send InitSend This function lets you save all...to "off " when the Song mode is "connected" to another device (such as the Yamaha MDF3), and have style or song playback follow the external device (such as a sequencer, computer, or MIDI data filer). MIDI FUNCTIONS No. For example, you want to set this is set to have unlimited storage ...
...instructions, see the section "USING BULK DUMP SEND/SAMPLING SEND TO SAVE DATA" on ). The saved settings are controlled by the DJX's internal clock (off) or by MIDI clock data from an external sequencer or computer (on page 97.) 87 Initial Setup Send InitSend This function lets you save all...to "off " when the Song mode is "connected" to another device (such as the Yamaha MDF3), and have style or song playback follow the external device (such as a sequencer, computer, or MIDI data filer). MIDI FUNCTIONS No. For example, you want to set this is set to have unlimited storage ...
Owner's Manual
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...depending on your particular equipment and software. DJX MIDI OUT MIDI IN MDF3 2) Set up the MDF3 for recording MIDI data. (Refer to start the operation....8226; In one of the Recording modes • While calling up the connected MIDI device for re- cording the data. STYLE F86BulkSend FUNCTION STYLE F88SmplSend FUNCTION STYLE... Press the + button to the MDF3 Owner's Manual.) 2 On the DJX, select the Bulk Dump Send/Sam- The Sampling Send function saves only user...the data is not transmitted. 97 MIDI FUNCTIONS UUSSIINNGG BBUULLKK DDUUMMPP SSEENNDD//SSAAMMPPLLIINNGG SSEENNDD TTOO SSAAVVEE DDAATTAA...
...depending on your particular equipment and software. DJX MIDI OUT MIDI IN MDF3 2) Set up the MDF3 for recording MIDI data. (Refer to start the operation....8226; In one of the Recording modes • While calling up the connected MIDI device for re- cording the data. STYLE F86BulkSend FUNCTION STYLE F88SmplSend FUNCTION STYLE... Press the + button to the MDF3 Owner's Manual.) 2 On the DJX, select the Bulk Dump Send/Sam- The Sampling Send function saves only user...the data is not transmitted. 97 MIDI FUNCTIONS UUSSIINNGG BBUULLKK DDUUMMPP SSEENNDD//SSAAMMPPLLIINNGG SSEENNDD TTOO SSAAVVEE DDAATTAA...
Owner's Manual
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... sent. STYLE YESSure? When the operation is being sent, the display indicates the various stages of the other mode buttons: SONG, STYLE, or VOICE. 98 MIDI FUNCTIONS 4 At the "Sure?" prompt, start transmitting the data, or press the -
... sent. STYLE YESSure? When the operation is being sent, the display indicates the various stages of the other mode buttons: SONG, STYLE, or VOICE. 98 MIDI FUNCTIONS 4 At the "Sure?" prompt, start transmitting the data, or press the -
Owner's Manual
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... your particular equipment and software. DJX MIDI IN MIDI OUT MDF3 2) Insert the appropriate floppy disk (containing the desired data) into the MIDI Data Filer. 2 Make sure that the DJX is set to the DJX. 1 Set up a Performance Setup • While sending bulk/ sampling data If you are using the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI Data Filer: 1) Make the appropriate...
... your particular equipment and software. DJX MIDI IN MIDI OUT MDF3 2) Insert the appropriate floppy disk (containing the desired data) into the MIDI Data Filer. 2 Make sure that the DJX is set to the DJX. 1 Set up a Performance Setup • While sending bulk/ sampling data If you are using the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI Data Filer: 1) Make the appropriate...