Yamaha DJX Owner's Manual - Page 10
Quick Guide, Step 1 The DJX — Take it for a spin - keyboard manual
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EHUXBR,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@ABCDFGPQRSTVWEHUX,@PCFSV QGuuiicdke 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! Step 1 The DJX - Take it for a spin! 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... GGiivvee iitt ssoommee jjuuiiccee...... 1 Plug in the adaptor, and turn on the power. Start it up! 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. Woorrkk oouutt oonn tthhee kknnoobbss!! 3 These three knobs give you dynamic, real-time control over the pattern. Try 'em out! • Want to find out more? See page 45. • Want to find out more? See page 59. 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. BASS BOOST knob Pump up the bass of the entire DJX sound with this knob! ASSIGN knob You call the shots with this knob... Assign it to control dynamics, tempo/pitch, or any one of a variety of functions! CCuutt lloooossee oonn tthhee rriibbbboonn!! 4 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. MMiixx uupp tthhee bbeeaattss!! 5 Play around with the BEAT A and BEAT B buttons, and get the rhythm to flow. 10 SShhaakkee iitt uupp aanndd ttuurrnn iitt ''rroouunndd!! 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.