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... User songs are also provided. Up to twelve different samples can be assigned to control any one of a variety of functions. • Part Select (PART CONTROL) Use this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha DJX! The DJX also gives you integrate the DJX into ...can be assigned to control any one of a variety of functions. • RIBBON CONTROLLER This expressive control can also be recorded to a song, including a special chord track for style pattern. • Performance Setup, for automatically calling up an appropriate voice for sequence recording and ...
... User songs are also provided. Up to twelve different samples can be assigned to control any one of a variety of functions. • Part Select (PART CONTROL) Use this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha DJX! The DJX also gives you integrate the DJX into ...can be assigned to control any one of a variety of functions. • RIBBON CONTROLLER This expressive control can also be recorded to a song, including a special chord track for style pattern. • Performance Setup, for automatically calling up an appropriate voice for sequence recording and ...
Owner's Manual
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...PATTERN SECTIONS (BEAT A, BEAT B AND BREAK OUTS 48 Step 2 Using the Keyboard .......... 12 CHANGING THE BPM (TEMPO) ......... 48 Step 3 Demo Song/Voice/Style ... 14 ADJUSTING THE PATTERN VOLUME ..... 49 Step 4 Digital Sampling 16 FINGERING 50 Step 5 Function Parameters ......... 18 BEAT REVERSE 52 Step 6...a User Bank 57 PERFORMANCE SETUP - THE STYLE MODE 44 SELECTING A STYLE AND PLAYING THE PATTERN 44 PATTERN CONTROLS 47 Step 1 The DJX - SPLIT VOICE 31 Function Parameters - MIDI ..... 95 USING BULK DUMP SEND/ SAMPLING SEND TO SAVE DATA ....... 97 Saving Bulk Data/...
...PATTERN SECTIONS (BEAT A, BEAT B AND BREAK OUTS 48 Step 2 Using the Keyboard .......... 12 CHANGING THE BPM (TEMPO) ......... 48 Step 3 Demo Song/Voice/Style ... 14 ADJUSTING THE PATTERN VOLUME ..... 49 Step 4 Digital Sampling 16 FINGERING 50 Step 5 Function Parameters ......... 18 BEAT REVERSE 52 Step 6...a User Bank 57 PERFORMANCE SETUP - THE STYLE MODE 44 SELECTING A STYLE AND PLAYING THE PATTERN 44 PATTERN CONTROLS 47 Step 1 The DJX - SPLIT VOICE 31 Function Parameters - MIDI ..... 95 USING BULK DUMP SEND/ SAMPLING SEND TO SAVE DATA ....... 97 Saving Bulk Data/...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 7 4 2 DEMO START @#$ 7 3 4 5 6 BWD %^ & 2 3 5 6 8 rest 0 velocity 9 3 FWD * () e q 1 MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the DJX. 2 OVERALL, DEMO START buttons (v, w, +, -) These are for the Step Record function (page 86) 6 8 DIGITAL SAMPLING section - PART CONTROL button This turns the Part Control function...the sample editing parameters. (See page 75.) 3 FUNCTION button This selects the Function mode. (See page 18.) 4 SONG button This selects the Song mode. (See page 40.) 5 STYLE button This selects the Style mode. (See pages 15, 44.) 6 VOICE button...
... 1 7 4 2 DEMO START @#$ 7 3 4 5 6 BWD %^ & 2 3 5 6 8 rest 0 velocity 9 3 FWD * () e q 1 MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the DJX. 2 OVERALL, DEMO START buttons (v, w, +, -) These are for the Step Record function (page 86) 6 8 DIGITAL SAMPLING section - PART CONTROL button This turns the Part Control function...the sample editing parameters. (See page 75.) 3 FUNCTION button This selects the Function mode. (See page 18.) 4 SONG button This selects the Song mode. (See page 40.) 5 STYLE button This selects the Style mode. (See pages 15, 44.) 6 VOICE button...
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When the Song mode is selected, these are used to select specific tracks (pages 82, 86). ( ARPEGGIATOR button This turns the Arpeggiator effect on and off. (See page ... control the Break Out function. (See page 48.) & RECORD button This is used for selecting and enabling the recording functions: Song (pages 82, 85) and Performance Setup (page 56). * PERFORMANCE SETUP / SONG MEMORY buttons When the Style mode is for connection to a microphone for recording acoustic audio. (See pages 9, 70.) (Connector: mono...
When the Song mode is selected, these are used to select specific tracks (pages 82, 86). ( ARPEGGIATOR button This turns the Arpeggiator effect on and off. (See page ... control the Break Out function. (See page 48.) & RECORD button This is used for selecting and enabling the recording functions: Song (pages 82, 85) and Performance Setup (page 56). * PERFORMANCE SETUP / SONG MEMORY buttons When the Style mode is for connection to a microphone for recording acoustic audio. (See pages 9, 70.) (Connector: mono...
Owner's Manual
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...Play the keyboard. Panel Voice List No. Voice Name No. Voice Name No. ALLP_TRANCE SONG DEMO START 001 144 MEASURE 123456 Want to find out more ? Voice Name 0 DJX SAW LEAD 45 Nu Swing 67 Rave Pipe 1 91 Uhh+Hit 114 Jazz Organ 2...BR,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@PCFSV Step3 DemoSong/Voice/Style PPllaayyiinngg bbaacckk aallll tthhrreeee ssoonnggss The DJX has three Demo songs that showcase the authentic voices and dynamic patterns of them out... Voice Name No. Voice Name No. Voice Name...
...Play the keyboard. Panel Voice List No. Voice Name No. Voice Name No. ALLP_TRANCE SONG DEMO START 001 144 MEASURE 123456 Want to find out more ? Voice Name 0 DJX SAW LEAD 45 Nu Swing 67 Rave Pipe 1 91 Uhh+Hit 114 Jazz Organ 2...BR,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@PCFSV Step3 DemoSong/Voice/Style PPllaayyiinngg bbaacckk aallll tthhrreeee ssoonnggss The DJX has three Demo songs that showcase the authentic voices and dynamic patterns of them out... Voice Name No. Voice Name No. Voice Name...
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... Trance 35 Relaxx No. AQ,@BCDEFGHPRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWXAQ,@PCDFGSTVW zx 000DDDJX VOICE STYLE 001 142 MEASURE DEMO START Step 3 Demo Song/Voice/Style 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BWD 8 rest 0 velocity 9 3 FWD 4 1z x 2 3 SSeelleeccttiinngg aa ssttyyllee The PortaTone features 100 different styles in various music genres. Style Name R & B 86 Bouncy 87...
... Trance 35 Relaxx No. AQ,@BCDEFGHPRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWXAQ,@PCDFGSTVW zx 000DDDJX VOICE STYLE 001 142 MEASURE DEMO START Step 3 Demo Song/Voice/Style 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BWD 8 rest 0 velocity 9 3 FWD 4 1z x 2 3 SSeelleeccttiinngg aa ssttyyllee The PortaTone features 100 different styles in various music genres. Style Name R & B 86 Bouncy 87...
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STYLE F00M.Octave FUNCTION Current value of the other mode buttons (SONG, STYLE, or VOICE). 18 For on the numeric keypad. buttons. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BWD 8 rest 0 velocity 9 3 FWD STYLE F01M.Octave FUNCTION ... the +/- buttons simultaneously. EHUXBR,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@PCFSV Step5 FunctionParameters UUssiinngg tthhee FFuunnccttiioonn ppaarraammeetteerrss The DJX has a variety of seconds, the "FUNCTION" indication stops flashing and remains lit. c After "FUNCTION" in the display stops...
STYLE F00M.Octave FUNCTION Current value of the other mode buttons (SONG, STYLE, or VOICE). 18 For on the numeric keypad. buttons. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BWD 8 rest 0 velocity 9 3 FWD STYLE F01M.Octave FUNCTION ... the +/- buttons simultaneously. EHUXBR,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@PCFSV Step5 FunctionParameters UUssiinngg tthhee FFuunnccttiioonn ppaarraammeetteerrss The DJX has a variety of seconds, the "FUNCTION" indication stops flashing and remains lit. c After "FUNCTION" in the display stops...
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... F13 D.Pan Dual Voice Pan 30 F51 PtrnSPnt Pattern Split Point 55 F14 D.RevLvl Dual Voice Reverb Send Level 30 F61 USng1Clr User Song 1 Clear 91 F15 D.ChoLvl Dual Voice Chorus Send Level 30 F62 USng2Clr User Song 2 Clear 91 F16 D.DspLvl Dual Voice DSP Effect Send Level 30 F63 USng3Clr User... Song 3 Clear 91 F17 D.Voice Dual Voice 30 F71 FootSw Footswitch 21 F18 Dual Dual On/Off 30 F72 VoiceSet Voice Set 33 F21 S.Volume...
... F13 D.Pan Dual Voice Pan 30 F51 PtrnSPnt Pattern Split Point 55 F14 D.RevLvl Dual Voice Reverb Send Level 30 F61 USng1Clr User Song 1 Clear 91 F15 D.ChoLvl Dual Voice Chorus Send Level 30 F62 USng2Clr User Song 2 Clear 91 F16 D.DspLvl Dual Voice DSP Effect Send Level 30 F63 USng3Clr User... Song 3 Clear 91 F17 D.Voice Dual Voice 30 F71 FootSw Footswitch 21 F18 Dual Dual On/Off 30 F72 VoiceSet Voice Set 33 F21 S.Volume...
Owner's Manual
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... by tapping the footswitch twice at the BPM you free your hands to control a variety of the footswitch alternately starts and stops song or pattern playback. By using the Function parameters, see pages 41, 45). Pressing the footswitch applies a natural sustain to gradually ... A (BREAK OUT) button (see pages 46, 47). CChhaannggiinngg tthhee AAssssiiggnnmmeenntt The DJX has a footswitch feature that tapped speed. Press and hold the footswitch for a 4/4 time signature), and the song or pattern starts automatically at the desired tempo. 21 Pressing the footswitch twice while ...
... by tapping the footswitch twice at the BPM you free your hands to control a variety of the footswitch alternately starts and stops song or pattern playback. By using the Function parameters, see pages 41, 45). Pressing the footswitch applies a natural sustain to gradually ... A (BREAK OUT) button (see pages 46, 47). CChhaannggiinngg tthhee AAssssiiggnnmmeenntt The DJX has a footswitch feature that tapped speed. Press and hold the footswitch for a 4/4 time signature), and the song or pattern starts automatically at the desired tempo. 21 Pressing the footswitch twice while ...
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... encircled in the display. 1 Mode indicators 2 Overall functions bar indicator 0 GM icon 7 Song/Voice/Style name and number 000 DJX VOICE STYLE m 001 142 MEASURE 123456 4 Measure and BPM (Tempo) 3 Keyboard 9 Song track indicators 5 Beat indicators 6 Chord 8 Icon window 1 Mode indicators These indicate the currently.... the selected Part's key is on , this indicates the status of a song or style, and the currently set BPM (Tempo) value for the instrument. PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS The DJX features a large multi-function display that appears next to play the currently selected ...
... encircled in the display. 1 Mode indicators 2 Overall functions bar indicator 0 GM icon 7 Song/Voice/Style name and number 000 DJX VOICE STYLE m 001 142 MEASURE 123456 4 Measure and BPM (Tempo) 3 Keyboard 9 Song track indicators 5 Beat indicators 6 Chord 8 Icon window 1 Mode indicators These indicate the currently.... the selected Part's key is on , this indicates the status of a song or style, and the currently set BPM (Tempo) value for the instrument. PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS The DJX features a large multi-function display that appears next to play the currently selected ...
Owner's Manual
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..., as well as other messages to provide convenient, at-a-glance information about the DJX operation. The GM mark is affixed to the MIDI standard which ensures that support GM System Level 1. The DJX supports GM System Level 1. 23 It also indicates chords played in time with chords...or setting of the measure. (See page 42.) 6 Chord When a user song (with the song or style. For example, when a song or pattern is playing, this displays the level of each instrumental track. 9 Song track indicators In song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See pages 82...
..., as well as other messages to provide convenient, at-a-glance information about the DJX operation. The GM mark is affixed to the MIDI standard which ensures that support GM System Level 1. The DJX supports GM System Level 1. 23 It also indicates chords played in time with chords...or setting of the measure. (See page 42.) 6 Chord When a user song (with the song or style. For example, when a song or pattern is playing, this displays the level of each instrumental track. 9 Song track indicators In song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See pages 82...
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...Voices can play different drums and percussion instruments on - PLAYING VOICES - When a GM voice is automatically called up various settings that the DJX has two separate sets of GM-compatible song data. Name 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...
...Voices can play different drums and percussion instruments on - PLAYING VOICES - When a GM voice is automatically called up various settings that the DJX has two separate sets of GM-compatible song data. Name 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...
Owner's Manual
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...pitch of the OVERALL v/w buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until "Transpos" appears in a different key without changing your fingering. Press one of the songs. buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected Current Transpose value 00Transpos VOICE STYLE 2 Change the value. buttons to other instruments or singers, or play in... the transposition (key) of both OVERALL +/- THE VOICE MODE TTRRAANNSSPPOOSSEE AANNDD TTUUNNIINNGG You can be adjusted over a range of the DJX to increase or decrease the Transpose value. Transpose Transpose determines the key of the entire...
...pitch of the OVERALL v/w buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until "Transpos" appears in a different key without changing your fingering. Press one of the songs. buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected Current Transpose value 00Transpos VOICE STYLE 2 Change the value. buttons to other instruments or singers, or play in... the transposition (key) of both OVERALL +/- THE VOICE MODE TTRRAANNSSPPOOSSEE AANNDD TTUUNNIINNGG You can be adjusted over a range of the DJX to increase or decrease the Transpose value. Transpose Transpose determines the key of the entire...
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... can also be heard. Press the DUAL button. 001 142 MEASURE When you to increase or decrease the Tuning value. PLAYING VOICES - one of the songs. ing" appears in the normal way (page 25), and the other instruments.
... can also be heard. Press the DUAL button. 001 142 MEASURE When you to increase or decrease the Tuning value. PLAYING VOICES - one of the songs. ing" appears in the normal way (page 25), and the other instruments.
Owner's Manual
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... (page 56). This determines how much of the Dual voice separate from the Main voice. It can also be heard properly, make other mode buttons (SONG, STYLE, or VOICE). • For the Dual voice to be controlled by a connected footswitch; tings for the Dual voice. These settings include: • Volume •...
... (page 56). This determines how much of the Dual voice separate from the Main voice. It can also be heard properly, make other mode buttons (SONG, STYLE, or VOICE). • For the Dual voice to be controlled by a connected footswitch; tings for the Dual voice. These settings include: • Volume •...
Owner's Manual
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... the Split voice is suitable. (See the "Parameters" list below for the Main and Split voices. (For details, see page 18.) 2 Make other mode buttons (SONG, STYLE, or VOICE). • For the Split voice to be played with your right plays another. When both of the other settings for the Split...
... the Split voice is suitable. (See the "Parameters" list below for the Main and Split voices. (For details, see page 18.) 2 Make other mode buttons (SONG, STYLE, or VOICE). • For the Split voice to be played with your right plays another. When both of the other settings for the Split...
Owner's Manual
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... concert hall. buttons to enhance the sound of the voices. Main, Dual, Split (Function mode). (Not necessary for the overall DJX sound (including accompaniment and songs), set the Reverb Type (#9, page 39) to select the parameter number. If you want to turn off the Reverb effect for Arpeggiator.... and each of the voices: Main, Dual, and Split. 1 Turn on and off ." • These settings are available when controlling the DJX from Function parameter #31 (page 38). • The panel REVERB on the Reverb effect. A total of eight different Reverb types simulating various different...
... concert hall. buttons to enhance the sound of the voices. Main, Dual, Split (Function mode). (Not necessary for the overall DJX sound (including accompaniment and songs), set the Reverb Type (#9, page 39) to select the parameter number. If you want to turn off the Reverb effect for Arpeggiator.... and each of the voices: Main, Dual, and Split. 1 Turn on and off ." • These settings are available when controlling the DJX from Function parameter #31 (page 38). • The panel REVERB on the Reverb effect. A total of eight different Reverb types simulating various different...
Owner's Manual
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...one of four Chorus types are provided: Chorus and Flanger. A total of the other mode buttons (SONG, STYLE, or VOICE). After "FUNCTION" stops flashing, use of the other mode buttons (SONG, STYLE, or VOICE). Use the corresponding Chorus Send Level parameters in the Function mode. Two basic ... parameters: Press the FUNCTION button, then use the numeric keypad 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). The Chorus effect can each...
...one of four Chorus types are provided: Chorus and Flanger. A total of the other mode buttons (SONG, STYLE, or VOICE). After "FUNCTION" stops flashing, use of the other mode buttons (SONG, STYLE, or VOICE). Use the corresponding Chorus Send Level parameters in the Function mode. Two basic ... parameters: Press the FUNCTION button, then use the numeric keypad 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). The Chorus effect can each...
Owner's Manual
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... set to have different amounts of DSP. EFFECTS DDSSPP The DSP effect section provides many reverb and chorus effects, plus a wealth of other mode buttons (SONG, STYLE, or VOICE). 36 After "FUNCTION" stops flashing, use the numeric keypad to control this. (See pages 27, 30, 32.) • The ...DSP effect is set the DSP Type (#36) 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 39. 2 Set the DSP Send Level for enhancing and changing the sound of the voices. A total...
... set to have different amounts of DSP. EFFECTS DDSSPP The DSP effect section provides many reverb and chorus effects, plus a wealth of other mode buttons (SONG, STYLE, or VOICE). 36 After "FUNCTION" stops flashing, use the numeric keypad to control this. (See pages 27, 30, 32.) • The ...DSP effect is set the DSP Type (#36) 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 39. 2 Set the DSP Send Level for enhancing and changing the sound of the voices. A total...
Owner's Manual
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...Arpeggiator Type 37 If you wish to save them, save them to "Arpeggiator Speed"; Press the ARPEGGIATOR button. 001 142 MEASURE • The DJX also has an Arpeggiator Hold function that Arpeggiator is turned off, the Arpeggiator effect continues until all keys are released. Selecting and changing the ...lets you automatically create a variety of patterns and arpeggios in the Main voice, simply by holding one of the other mode buttons (SONG, STYLE, or VOICE). • These settings are not saved when you turn off the power. A total of sixteen different Arpeggiator types are ...
...Arpeggiator Type 37 If you wish to save them, save them to "Arpeggiator Speed"; Press the ARPEGGIATOR button. 001 142 MEASURE • The DJX also has an Arpeggiator Hold function that Arpeggiator is turned off, the Arpeggiator effect continues until all keys are released. Selecting and changing the ...lets you automatically create a variety of patterns and arpeggios in the Main voice, simply by holding one of the other mode buttons (SONG, STYLE, or VOICE). • These settings are not saved when you turn off the power. A total of sixteen different Arpeggiator types are ...