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  • Yamaha PSRD1-DJX | Owners Manual - Page 1
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    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
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    Yamaha service the panel or keyboard. • Do not Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, in 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
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    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 expres- sive and versatile instrument. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your new DJX
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    ON THE POWER 8 ACCESSORY JACKS 9 Quick Guide 10 PATTERNS - THE STYLE MODE 44 SELECTING A STYLE AND PLAYING THE PATTERN 44 PATTERN CONTROLS 47 Step 1 The DJX - Take it for a spin 10 PATTERN SECTIONS (BEAT A, BEAT B AND BREAK OUTS 48 Step 2 Using the Keyboard .......... 12 CHANGING
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    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 selecting the various When the Style mode is selected, this alternately enables or disables keyboard control over the pattern chords. (See page 45.) # SYNC-
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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 jack This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones
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    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. BATTERIES
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    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 This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to control a variety of
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    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 jamming on your new DJX! Just follow the numbers... GGiivvee iitt ssoommee jjuuiiccee...... 1 Plug in the adaptor, and turn on the power. Start it up!
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    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 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
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    ,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@PCFSV Step2 UsingtheKeyboard UUssiinngg tthhee DDJJXX''ss MMuullttii--ffuunnccttiioonn KKeeyybbooaarrdd 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
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    AQ,@BCDEFGHPRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWX,@PAQBCDEFGHRSTUVWXAQ,@PCDFGSTVW Step2 UsingtheKeyboard More keyboard settings Other keyboard settings are available depending on the on/off settings of Part Control and Pattern Control. (You can turn these
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    GM voices 156 - 283 (128 voices) Sampling voice ...... 284 c Play the keyboard. x Select a voice. 002TalkBox VOICE STYLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Voice Name No. Voice Name No. Voice Name 0 DJX SAW LEAD 45 Nu Swing 67 Rave Pipe 1 91 49 Snap Bass 50 Old Mini 51 Power Bass 52 Dub Bass 53 Factory 54
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    2 Select a style. For a list of styles, see below. 002TripHop VOICE STYLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BWD 8 rest 0 velocity 9 3 FWD 4 Start the pattern and play the keyboard. 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
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    IN jack on the rear panel. (DON'T plug it into the MIC jack! This could damage the DJX!) x Enter the Sampling mode. Press the RECORD button in the DIGITAL SAMPLING section. 3 v Press a key on the keyboard. Press middle C (C3) for this example. The sound you record will be assigned to this key
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    the microphone or play the CD. Sampling starts when the DJX receives the signal. Sampling also automatically stops after about three seconds . 100Sampling RECORD 3 m Play the sample from the keyboard. Try pressing and holding various keys on the keyboard and listen to your new sample. , Exit from
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    Step5 FunctionParameters UUssiinngg tthhee FFuunnccttiioonn ppaarraammeetteerrss The DJX has a variety of settings in the Function parameters. These give you detailed control over many of the DJX's features. Here's how to use them: z Press the FUNCTION button. x Select
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    Pitch Bend Range 33 F23 S.Pan Split Voice Pan 32 F81 RemoteCh Remote Channel 95 F24 S.RevLvl Split Voice Reverb Send Level 32 F82 KbdOut Keyboard Out 95 F25 S.ChoLvl Split Voice Chorus Send Level 32 F83 PtrnOut Pattern Out 95 F26 S.DspLvl Split Voice DSP Effect Send Level 32 F84
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    level change in the Dynamics parameter (#09, above). This affects the entire Pattern. This determines both the tempo and the pitch of the entire DJX sound, affecting all Parts of the Pattern and all voices. This determines the speed of the Arpeggiator function. (See page 37.) * These functions can
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    tthhee AAssssiiggnnmmeenntt The DJX has a footswitch is done from Function parameter #71. (For instructions on using the Function parameters, see page 18.) the Arpeggiator cycling, even when you take your fingers from the keyboard or play different notes. Press and hold the footswitch for as
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    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
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    section of the keyboard when the Style MIDI standard which ensures that any GMcompatible music data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. The GM mark is affixed to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level 1. The DJX supports
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    MIDI voices), plus 15 special drum kits - all of which have been created with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. The Voice mode gives you many powerful from separate sections of the keyboard. The DJX includes special Drum Kit voices - #141 -
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    BWD 0 velocity FWD All two-digit voice numbers can be selected without entering an initial "0." However, when selecting voice numbers 0 - 28, the DJX pauses briefly before actually calling up the voice. (This pause allows for entering three-digit voice numbers, such as "235." Entering the numbers
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    GM Voices Keep in mind that the DJX has two separate sets of voices: Panel voices and GM (General MIDI) Voices. The GM Voices can also Kit voices are selected you can play different drums and percussion instruments on the keyboard. 141Std.Kit1 VOICE STYLE 26 No. Name DRUM KITS 141 Standard Kit 1
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    include: • Volume • Octave • Pan • Reverb Send Level • Chorus Send Level • DSP Effect Send Level These settings are not saved when you turn off the power. If you wish to save them, save them to a User bank in the Performance Setup feature (page 56). Selecting and changing the Function parameters
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    and the pattern of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to easily match the pitch of the DJX to other instruments or singers, or play in a different key without changing your fingering. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of ± 12 semitones
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    the other a Dual voice selected as described below. 1 Turn on the Dual Voice mode. Press the DUAL button. 001 142 MEASURE When you play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Dual voices will be heard. To turn the Dual mode off, press the DUAL button again. The Dual Voice
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    voice (#17, Dual Voice). * Set the volume to an appropriate level (#11, Dual Volume). These settings are not saved when you turn off the power. If you wish to save them, save them to a User bank in the Performance Setup feature (page 56). Function Parameters - Dual Voice The Function parameters
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    assign two different Voices to opposite parts of the PERFORMANCE section of the keyboard, and play one Voice with your left hand while your right plays another These settings are not saved when you turn off the power. If you wish to save them, save them to a User bank in the Performance Setup
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    071 (B3). The value can also be set directly by pressing the desired key while this parameter is selected. While this is being set, the keyboard does not produce any sound. After setting this, make sure to select a different parameter or exit the Function mode before playing the
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    ) gives you dynamic, expressive control over the voices by letting you set how the volume of the DJX responds to your playing strength. Pitch Bend Range lets you set the amount of pitch change when using the BEND wheel affects only the voices played in the PERFORMANCE section of the keyboard. 33
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    only the keyboard played voices. If you want to turn off the Reverb effect for the overall DJX sound (including power. If you wish to save them, save them to a User bank in the Performance Setup feature (page 56). • Three additional Reverb Types are available when controlling the DJX from a MIDI
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    applied only to the keyboard-played voices. • These settings are not saved when you turn off the power. If you wish to save them, save them to a User bank in the Performance Setup feature (page 56). • Three additional Chorus Types are available when controlling the DJX from a MIDI
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    applied only to the keyboard-played voices. • These settings are not saved when you turn off the power. If you wish to save them, save them to a User bank in the Performance Setup feature (page 56). • Eighteen additional DSP Types are available when controlling the DJX from a MIDI
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    the ARPEGGIATOR button. 001 142 MEASURE • The DJX also has an Arpeggiator Hold function that lets you cycling, even when you take your hands from the keyboard. (See page 21.) • The Arpeggiator effect • These settings are not saved when you turn off the power. If you wish to save them, save them to a
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    EFFECTS Function Parameters No. Parameter Name F31 Reverb On/Off Display Name Reverb Range/Settings on, off F32 Reverb Type F33 Chorus On/Off RevType Chorus (See "Reverb Type" list below.) on, off F34 Chorus Type F35 DSP On/Off ChoType Dsp (See "Chorus Type" list below.) on, off F36 DSP
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    EFFECTS Reverb Types No. Reverb Display Type Name 1 Hall 1 2 Hall 2 3 Room 1 4 Room 2 5 Stage 1 6 Stage 2 7 Plate 1 8 Plate 2 9 Off Hall1 Hall2 Room1 Room2 Stage1 Stage2 Plate1 Plate2 Off Description Concert hall reverb. Small room reverb. Reverb for solo instruments. Simulated steel plate
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    songs that have been created using the rich and dynamic sounds of the DJX, and three User songs to which you can record your own performance. The them on the keyboard. The User songs are "empty" and cannot be played until something has been recorded to them. (For instructions on recording your
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    SONG PLAYBACK - THE SONG MODE 2 Select the desired song number. Use the numeric keypad. Song numbers can be selected in the same way as with the voices (see page 25). You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the song number, use the +/- keys to step up and down through the songs, or press
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    when selecting a different song or style. (The set BPM remains, however, when switching styles during playback.) When you turn on the power of the DJX, the BPM (Tempo) is automatically set to 142 bpm. AABBOOUUTT TTHHEE BBEEAATT DDIISSPPLLAAYY This section of the display provides a convenient, easy
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    SONG PLAYBACK - THE SONG MODE AADDJJUUSSTTIINNGG TTHHEE SSOONNGG VVOOLLUUMMEE The playback volume of the song can be adjusted. This volume control affects only the song volume. The volume range is 000 - 127. 1 Select the Song Volume function in the Overall menu. Press one of the OVERALL v/w
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    possible to easily control the backing bass, chords, and other phrases - just by playing single notes or chords in the PATTERN section of the keyboard. (See pages 50.) 1 Select the Style mode. (Press the STYLE button.) 2 Select a style (with the numeric keypad). 3 Turn Pattern Control on (if it isn
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    PATTERNS - THE STYLE MODE 2 Select the desired style number. Use the numeric keypad. The basic categories of styles and their numbers are shown at the left of the panel. A complete list of the available styles is given on page 111. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BWD 8 rest 0 velocity 9 3 FWD Style numbers
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    Using Sync-Start The DJX also has a Sync-Start function that allows you to start the pattern by simply pressing a key on the keyboard. To use Sync ), then press any key on the keyboard in the PATTERN section. Sync-Start is automatically set to standby when: * The power is turned on. * Part Control
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    the pattern and automatically enables SyncStart, letting you re-start the pattern by simply playing a chord or key in the PATTERN section of the keyboard. • Start/stop and Lead Out can also be controlled by using a connected footswitch. (See page 21.) • To have the Lead Out section gradually slow
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    adjusted over a range of 32 - 280 bpm (beats per minute). For instructions on changing the BPM (Tempo), see page 41. Each style has been given a default or standard BPM (Tempo). (For instructions on restoring the default BPM, see page 42.) When pattern playback is
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    PATTERNS - THE STYLE MODE AADDJJUUSSTTIINNGG TTHHEE PPAATTTTEERRNN VVOOLLUUMMEE The playback volume of the pattern can be adjusted. This volume control affects only the pattern volume. The volume range is 000 - 127. 1 Select the Pattern Volume function in the Overall menu. Press one of the OVERALL
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    is play single notes or chords in the PATTERN section of the keyboard - and the DJX follows you! Naturally, you can play full chords (like those pattern will change harmonically in response. When you play single notes, the DJX automatically produces chords that are based on the root note you play
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    PATTERNS - THE STYLE MODE Chord Name/[Abbreviation] Major [M] Add ninth [(9)] Sixth [6] Sixth ninth [6(9)] Major seventh [M7] Major seventh ninth [M7(9)] Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)] Flatted fifth [(b5)] Major seventh flatted fifth [M7b5] Suspended fourth [sus4] Augmented [aug] Major
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    PATTERNS - THE STYLE MODE BBEEAATT RREEVVEERRSSEE The DJX also has a special Beat Reverse key that lets you break on. 001 142 MEASURE 3 Press the Beat Reverse key (C1). Press the lowest key on the keyboard (C1) each time you want the pattern to start again from the top. Press it repeatedly for
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    PATTERNS - THE STYLE MODE 1 Select a style and start the pattern. Do this in the normal way. (Need a refresher course? See pages 44 - 46.) 2 Turn Part Control on (if it isn't on already). Press the PART CONTROL button. 001 142 MEASURE Indicates that Part Control is on. Each time Part Control is
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    PATTERNS - THE STYLE MODE SSEETTTTIINNGG TTHHEE PPAATTTTEERRNN SSPPLLIITT PPOOIINNTT The Pattern Split Point determines the highest key for the pattern section. The pattern can be played with the keys up to and including the Pattern Split Point key. This parameter can be set lower (but not higher
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    a different parameter or exit the Function mode before playing the keyboard. Function Parameters No. Parameter Name F51 Pattern Split Point Display the Split mode (page 32). While this is being set, the keyboard does not produce any sound. After setting this, make sure to select a different parameter
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    PERFORMANCE SETUP Performance Setup is a powerful and convenient Style mode function that lets you instantly reconfigure virtually all settings of the DJX - with the touch of a single button. Two types of Performance Setups are available: User and Preset. PPEERRFFOORRMMAANNCCEE SSEETTUUPP --
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    PERFORMANCE SETUP 4 Select the desired User number. Press the corresponding USER PERFORMANCE SETUP button (1 - 4). Doing this records the settings to the selected button. 001 142 MEASURE 5 Exit from the Record mode. Press the RECORD button. Briefly appears to indicate that settings have been saved
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    -Start and Pattern Control are automatically set to On when Preset Performance Setup is on, playing a key or chord in the PATTERN section of the keyboard starts the pattern. 58
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    want to control. (Press one of the PART SELECT keys at the lower end of the keyboard.) 3 Start the pattern. / Start the song. 4 Turn the knobs to change the sound turn it on by pressing the PART CONTROL button. When you turn on the DJX, Part Control is automatically set to on - so you may not need to
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    you want to control. Press one of the PART SELECT keys at the lower end of the keyboard (C#1 B1). Each of the keys corresponds to a different voice or part of the pattern pattern. / Start the song. Press the START/STOP button. For instructions on other ways to start the pattern, refer to page 46. 60
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    zero. Knob moves are strictly performance features - they are not transmitted via MIDI and cannot be recorded to a User song. Minimum Maximum 0 Here's • Want to have even more keys in the PERFORMANCE section of the keyboard? Try setting a lower Pattern Split Point value. For example, setting
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    THE KNOBS About CUTOFF and RESONANCE These are two filter controls found on many analog synthesizers. The filter lets a certain part of the sound (frequency range) of the sound be heard, while muting all higher sounds. The graph below shows how this works: Volume Cutoff frequency Resonance lets
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    AASSSSIIGGNN KKNNOOBB The ASSIGN knob, as its name suggests, can be assigned to one of a wide variety of functions - twelve in all - that are not available on the other knobs. THE KNOBS 1 Select KNOB ASSIGN in the Overall menu. (Press one of the OVERALL v/w buttons, repeatedly if necessary.) 2
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    parameter (#09, above). This affects the entire pattern; Part Select has no effect. This determines both the tempo and the pitch of the entire DJX sound, affecting all Parts of the pattern and all voices. In effect, this is much like a continuous speed control on a record turntable. When the
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    THE KNOBS • Want to use another one of these parameters at the same time? Remember that the same parameters are also available on the RIBBON CONTROLLER. Simply assign the desired parameter to the RIBBON CONTROLLER. (See page 66.) • Want to quickly switch among different ASSIGN knob parameters? Use
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    performance controller. Once a sought-after feature found on vintage analog synthesizers, it is rarely included on modern instruments - until now, with the new DJX! The RIBBON CONTROLLER can be assigned to any one of fifteen different parameters. These include all the same parameters as can be used
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    RIBBON CONTROLLER The following chart lists and briefly explains the parameters. For more information on the workings of the RIBBON CONTROLLER, see the box on page 68. RIBBON CONTROLLER Parameters No. Parameter Name Display Name 01 Cutoff Frequency Cutoff 02 Resonance Resonanc 03 Reverb Send
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    the PART CONTROL button, if necessary.) 2) Select a Part (with the PART SELECT keys at the lower end of the keyboard). 3) Turn Part Control off (to free up more of the keyboard). 4) Start the pattern/song. (Press the START/STOP button.) 4 Use the RIBBON CONTROLLER to change the sound. Touch the
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    new music. With the built-in Digital Sampling features, the DJX makes it exceptionally easy for you to use this groundbreaking technology in are automatically stored to voice #284 ("Sampled"), and can be played from the keyboard like any other voice - and can be "tweaked" with the knobs, RIBBON
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    (CD player, cassette deck, electronic instrument, etc.) into the MIC input jack! Doing this could damage the DJX and its Digital Sampling functions. This automatically cancels any other DJX operation or function, and enters the Sampling mode. It also disables the MASTER VOLUME dial - the level of
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    , make sure that it is connected to the MIC jack and not the LINE IN jack. Connecting a microphone to LINE IN will not damage the DJX; however, it will be impossible to get a recordable signal (the microphone level is too low). • Avoiding feedback: To avoid feedback, make sure that the microphone
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    the new sample will be as- signed. Press the desired key on the keyboard. C3 3 The numbers at the bottom left of the display indicate the octave to select a key. If you don't manually stop the sampling operation in step #6 below, the DJX automatically stops sampling after about three seconds (when
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    . Notice that the pitch and speed of the sample "follows" the keyboard: Playing keys lower than the original results in a lower pitch and slower of batteries is installed), the DJX retains the sample data, even if the STAND BY/ON switch is turned off. However, if power is interrupted for any reason,
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    , and then recorded a new sample to A3, the samples are mapped to the keyboard in this fashion: Range of first sample First sample recorded at C3. Range of hard to keep track of which keys you've recorded them to. The DJX lets you easily check where the original key of each of your samples is
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    DIGITAL SAMPLING SSAAMMPPLLEE EEDDIITTIINNGG The DJX also features some simple but powerful sample editing tools. These include setting the end point for a sample, and creating sample loops. Setting the End Point In this section, you'll learn
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    Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to change the setting if necessary. (For One Shot, this should be set to "no.") 5 Adjust the end point. The DJX has three different editing resolutions: Coarse, Mid, and Fine. By using these three together, it is very easy to pinpoint the precise location you want
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    after the cursor is not played. Cursor is at the third peak in the waveform. (Sample playback stops at this newly selected point.) 3) Play the keyboard and listen to the edited sample. Repeat this as often as necessary - playing a key, listening, and continuing to move the cursor, adjusting the end
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    DIGITAL SAMPLING 6 Exit from the Sampling mode. Press the RECORD button (DIGITAL SAMPLING) again. Your new end point setting is automatically saved, and is called up each time you select the sampled voice (#284). To edit other samples in the voice, simply repeat the entire operation above. Creating
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    settings The Coarse (1/16) setting displays the entire recorded sample. The Mid (1/256) and Fine (1/4096) settings are like successive 16-power microscopes that let you zoom in on a desired block - letting you precisely set the end point. 1/16 resolution 1/256 resolution 1/4096 resolution
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    SONG RECORDING The DJX features powerful and easy-to-use song recording features that let you record your keyboard performances - using up can even use both methods in tandem. For example, you could record a basic song guide to track 1 with Realtime, then use Step to record your "precision" parts to
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    RREECCOORRDDIINNGG 1 Make all desired DJX settings. 2 Select the Realtime Record mode. (Press the RECORD button.) 3 Select a User song for recording (with the numeric keypad). 4 Select a track number (with the SONG MEMORY buttons). 5 Start recording (by playing the keyboard or pressing the START
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    7 BWD 8 rest 0 velocity 9 3 FWD 4 Select a track number. Press the SONG MEMORY button corresponding to the desired track. (This step is optional; the DJX automatically selects the first available track. When there is no song data, track 1 is automatically selected.) 001 142 MEASURE 1 CHORD 82
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    When the "RECORD" indication stops flashing and the beat bars and track number start flashing, you can start recording simply by playing the keyboard (or by pressing the START/STOP button). 004User11 SONG RECORD Indicates Record standby. Flashing beat bars indicate Sync-Start is on. This function
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    SONG RECORDING 7 Listen to your new recording. To play back the song from the beginning, simply press the START/STOP button again. Playback stops automatically at the end of the song, or when the START/STOP button is pressed again. 8 Record to other tracks as desired. To do this, simply repeat steps
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    AA UUSSEERR SSOONNGG -- SSTTEEPP RREECCOORRDDIINNGG 1 Make all desired DJX settings. 2 Select the Step Record mode. (Press the in various ways with the Velocity Curve function (page 90). 1 Make all desired DJX settings. This operation is the same as that of Realtime recording (page 81).
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    MEMORY button corresponding to the desired track. (This step is optional; the DJX automatically selects the first available track. When there is no song data, track play the desired chord in the PATTERN section of the keyboard. More than one note can be recorded at a time; however, only the last
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    3) Select the note (time) value with the numeric keypad. (The note value is shown as an icon in the display.) For example, play middle C (C3), then press the "4" button (1/8 note). SONG RECORDING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BWD 8 rest 0 velocity 9 3 FWD Note name 004C3 SONG RECORD Beat bars 001-201
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    Sections to the Chord Track: 1) Play a chord in the PATTERN section of the keyboard. (The chord name appears in the display.) RECORD m Enter chords in the normal as desired). This saves you the trouble of repeatedly entering rests when there are several beats or measures of silence between notes.
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    easily replace it with a new one. To do this: 1) Select the desired position in the song with the +/- buttons. 2) Press the new note on the keyboard (or the appropriate rest value button on the numeric keypad). 3) Enter the new note value on the numeric keypad. (Enter dotted note or triplet first
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    SONG RECORDING Entering Velocity Curves In Step recording, all notes are recorded at the same velocity or volume. To make a Step-recorded track sound more natural or to create some dynamic changes in the track, use the Velocity Curve function. 1) Select the first note to be affected by the
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    SONG RECORDING CCLLEEAARRIINNGG AA SSOONNGG The Song Clear operation (of the Function parameters) completely erases all recorded data on all tracks of a selected User song. Use this operation only when you're sure you want to erase a song and record a new one. 1 Select the Function mode. Press the
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    DJX is enormously versatile and powerful on its own, it can also be used effectively in any MIDI setup. The DJX is MIDI-compatible, featuring MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals and providing a variety of MIDI-related controls. By using the MIDI keyboard. So then what is the information from the keyboard
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    Note ON/OFF Program Change Control Change DJX Operation/Panel Setting Messages which are generated when the keyboard is played. Each message includes a specific This is data that is used in common by the entire MIDI system. System messages include messages like Exclusive Messages that transmit data
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    the owner's manual for the software you are using. MIDI Terminals In order to exchange MIDI data between multiple devices, each device must be connected by a cable. The MIDI terminals of the DJX are located on the rear panel. IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN Receives MIDI data from another MIDI device. MIDI
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    details, see page 18.) The MIDI settings below are saved even when the power is turned off. However, MIDI settings are NOT included in the DJX is controlled by a "remote" (external) MIDI keyboard. Set this to one of the 16 channels (01 - 16) for using an external keyboard to remotely control the DJX
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    time you need. For example, you can save data to floppy disk on a computer or a MIDI data filer (such as the Yamaha MDF3), and have unlimited storage capability for your valuable DJX data. (For detailed instructions, see the section "USING BULK DUMP SEND/SAMPLING SEND TO SAVE DATA" on page 97.) 87
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    and software. For example, if you are using the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI Data Filer: 1) Make the appropriate MIDI connections. DJX MIDI OUT MIDI IN MDF3 2) Set up the MDF3 for recording MIDI data. (Refer to the MDF3 Owner's Manual.) 2 On the DJX, select the Bulk Dump Send/Sam- pling Send function
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    MIDI FUNCTIONS 4 At the "Sure?" prompt, start sending the data. Press the + button to actually start transmitting the data, or press the - button to cancel the
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    you are using the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI Data Filer: 1) Make the appropriate MIDI connections. DJX MIDI IN MIDI OUT MDF3 2) Insert the from the connected MIDI device. Send the data from the connected device. (Refer to the owner's manual of the device for details.) The DJX automatically receives the
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    MIDI FUNCTIONS When the operation is completed, the following display briefly appears before the song begins. The Initial Setup data should then be recorded to this space in the song. 2 On the DJX, select the Initial Setup Send func- tion. Do this in the normal way: 1) Press the FUNCTION button. 2)
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    data. 6 Exit from the Initial Setup Send operation. To exit from Initial Setup Send, press one of the other mode buttons: SONG, STYLE, or VOICE. MIDI FUNCTIONS 101
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem When the DJX is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. There is a persistent "humming" or "buzzing" sound. There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a song is being played back. The selected voice does not sound properly, or is too low in
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Except for the data listed below, all DJX panel settings are reset to their initial settings whenever the power is turned on. The data listed below condition by turning on the power while holding the highest (rightmost) white key on the keyboard. "CLr Backup" will
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    keyboard is correspondingly reduced. The same applies to the Dual Voice, Split Voice, and Song functions. • The Voice List includes MIDI Select MSB LSB MIDI Program Change# Voice Name 0 123 48 DJX SYNTH LEAD 0 Bass 0 115 39 Old Mini 0 116 39 Power Bass 0 117 39 Dub Bass 0 118 39
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    140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 Bank Select MSB LSB MIDI Program Change# Voice Name GUITAR 0 113 26 Octave Guitar 0 112 27 Clean Guitar 0 112 28 Muted Guitar 0 20 Analog Kit 3 126 0 21 Electronic Kit 2 126 0 22 B900 Kit 126 0 23 DJX Kit 105
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    172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 Bank Select MSB LSB MIDI Program Change# Voice Name PIANO 0 0 0 Acoustic Grand Piano 0 0 1 Bright Acoustic Piano 0 0 2 Electric Grand Piano 0 0 3 Honky-tonk Piano 0 0 4 Electric
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    239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 Bank Select MSB LSB MIDI Program Change# Voice Name SYNTH LEAD 0 0 80 Lead 1 (square) 0 0 81 Lead 2 (sawtooth) 0 0 82 Lead 3 (calliope) 0 0 83 Lead 4 (chiff) 0 0 84 Lead 5 (charang) 0 0 85 Lead
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    Kit 1". • Each percussion voice uses one note. • The MIDI Note # and Note are actually one octave lower than listed. to be played alternately with each other.) Drum Kit List Voice# Bank MSB# Bank LSB# Program Change# Keyboard MIDI Note# Note Note# Note 25 C# 0 13 C# -1 26 D 0 14 D -1 27 D#
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    DRUM KIT LIST Voice# Bank MSB# Bank LSB# Program Change# Keyboard MIDI Note# Note Note# Note 25 C# 0 13 C# -1 26 D 0 14 D -1 27 D# 0 15 D# -1 28 E 0 16 E -1 29 F 0 17 F -1 30 F# 0 18 F# -1 31 G 0 19 G -1 32 G# 0 20 G# -1 33 A 0 21 A -1 34 A# 0 22 A# -1 35 B 0
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    DRUM KIT LIST DJX Special Drum Kit List Voice# Bank MSB# Bank LSB# Program Change# Keyboard MIDI Note# Note Note# Note 25 C# 0 13 C# -1 26 D 0 14 D -1 27 D# 0 15 D# -1 28 E 0 16 E -1 29 F 0 17 F -1 30 F# 0 18 F# -1 31 G 0 19 G -1 32 G# 0 20 G# -1 33 A 0 21 A -1 34 A# 0 22 A# -1 35 B 0
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    STYLE LIST Style Number 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
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    MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART YAMAHA [Portable Keyboard] Model: DJX(PSR-D1) MIDI Implementation Chart Date:15-APR-1998 Version: 1.0 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 Mode Default Messages Altered 3 X Note Number : True voice 0 -
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    default (factory settings) the DJX ordinarily functions as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator, and incoming data does not affect the panel voices or panel settings. However, the MIDI messages listed below do affect the panel voices, pattern, and songs. • MIDI Master Tuning • System exclusive
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    MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART s Effect map * If the received value does not contain an effect parameter changes, you can select the Reverb, Chorus and DSP effect types which are not accessible from the DJX panel itself. When one of the effects is selected by the external sequencer, " - " will be shown
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    (36- 3/4" x 14-9/16" x 5-7/16") Weight • 6.8 kg (15 lbs.) Supplied Accessories • Owner's Manual Optional Accessories • Headphones : HPE-150, HPE-3 • AC power adaptor : PA-5B/5C • Footswitch : FC4, FC5 • Keyboard stand : L-2L, L-2C * Specifications and appearance subject to change without
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    100 Initialization 103 INPUT LEVEL knob 70 K Keyboard out 95 Kick (Part 52, 60 knob MIDI 92 MIDI channels 95 MIDI Implementation Chart 112 MIDI terminals 94 MIDI Setup 56 Q Quick Guide 10 R RECORD button 84 Transpose 28 triplets 88 Troubleshooting 102 Tuning 29 turntable 64,
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    products: PSR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product the servicing of your unit and provide a tracking system if needed. 4. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. It
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    instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service
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    Claviers BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France Tel: 01-64-61-4000 ITALY Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A., Home Keyboard Division Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy Tel: 02-935-771 SPAIN Yamaha-Hazen Electronica Musical, S.A. Jorge Juan 30, 28001, Madrid, Spain Tel: 91-577-7270 PORTUGAL
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