Yamaha DJX-II Owner's Manual - Page 10
Functions of the Keyboard
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Panel Controls Functions of the Keyboard In a conventional keyboard instrument, the keys are used to play scales, melodies and chords. The DJX-II, however, is hardly a conventional instrument. For the dynamic DJ functions, it is better to think of the keyboard as a large bank of convenient buttons that are used to trigger and control the various Patterns and sounds of the instrument. Depending on the selected mode, the keyboard functions in one of two ways, as shown below. I Pattern Mode When the PATTERN/ENTER button is flashing: This is the default mode when the power is turned on. The Pattern mode is used for selecting and playing Patterns. In this mode, don't think of the keyboard as a series of pitched keys - think of it as a bank of buttons, pads and switches for controlling the Patterns and sounds! KEY SHIFTER block Use these keys to instantly transpose (change the key of) the bass and phrase parts of the Patterns and Activator phrases. PART SELECTOR block Use these keys to select the individual instrument sound you wish to tweak with the PART CONTROLLER knobs. PART MIXER block Use these keys to turn individual instrument sounds of the Pattern on and off, as the Pattern plays. PATTERN PLAYER block Use these keys to select and start the different Variation Patterns. ACTIVATOR block Use these keys to augment the overall sound with special loops and one-shot phrases. I Keyboard Mode When the VOICE/KEYBOARD button is flashing: In this mode, use the keyboard in the conventional way - for playing melodies and chords. 10