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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
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.
WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over ,or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! IF you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number ,the larger the current handling capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.
This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.
Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured
BEFORE using.
Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
92-BP (bottom)
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Table of contents
- 1 Cover
- 3 PRECAUTIONS
- 4 Packing List
- 4 How to Use the Manual
- 5 What is the DJX-IIB?
- 6 Contents
- 8 Panel Controls
- 8 Top Panel
- 10 Changing the Scratch Pad CD
- 11 Rear Panel & Connections
- 12 Setting Up (Power supply connections)
- 13 Switching On the Power
- 13 Data Backup & Initialization
- 14 100 Tips to be a DJ!
- 14 Chapter 1 Pattern Player Basics
- 14 Tip 1 Work out with the Patterns!
- 15 Tip 2 Switch between Banks
- 16 Tip 3 Mixing Main and Fill-in Patterns
- 16 Tip 4 Exploring other Patterns
- 18 Tip 5 Come down on the “one”!
- 19 Tip 6 Keep the bpm steady!
- 20 Chapter 2 Live Effector Basics
- 20 Tip 7 What is the Live Effector?
- 21 Tip 8 Distortion
- 21 Tip 9 Auto Pan
- 21 Tip 10 Ring Modulation
- 21 Tip 11 Flanger
- 22 Tip 12 Phaser
- 22 Tip 13 Slice
- 22 Tip 14 Delay
- 23 Tip 15 Echo
- 23 Tip 16 Lo-Fi
- 23 Tip 17 Wah
- 24 Chapter 3 Isolator Basics
- 24 Tip 18 Tweak the sound just right!
- 25 Chapter 4 Filter Basics
- 25 Tip 19 Cutoff and Resonance
- 26 Chapter 5 Scratch Pad Clinic
- 26 Tip 20 Work out on the Scratch Pad!
- 27 Tip 21 Quarter-note scratching
- 28 Tip 22 Eighth-note scratching
- 28 Tip 23 Sixteenth-note scratching
- 29 Tip 24 Shuffle feel
- 29 Tip 25 Triggering drum loops from the Scratch Pad
- 30 Tip 26 Scratch Pad arpeggios
- 30 Tip 27 Scratch Pad sound effects
- 30 Tip 28 Scratch low, scratch high...
- 31 Tip 29 Stop the turntable
- 31 Tip 30 Give the Scratch Pad a new face!
- 31 Tip 31 CD-ROM goodies
- 32 Chapter 6 Part Mixer Basics
- 32 Tip 32 What is a Part?
- 32 Tip 33 Take the console and remix the Parts!
- 33 Tip 34 Extra texture!
- 34 Chapter 7 Crossfader Basics
- 34 Tip 35 Work the Crossfader!
- 34 Tip 36 Mute the Pattern
- 35 Tip 37 Crossfader cuts
- 36 Chapter 8 Intermediate Techniques
- 36 Tip 38 Transpose the key
- 37 Tip 39 Change the bpm
- 37 Tip 40 Reset to the default bpm
- 38 Tip 41 Fade in, fade out
- 38 Tip 42 Travel light!
- 39 Tip 43 Tweak the cutoff
- 39 Tip 44 Wah-wah scratching
- 40 Tip 45 Warped vinyl and a cheap turntable!
- 40 Tip 46 Scratch Drum Loops in sync
- 40 Tip 47 Mute the Scratch
- 41 Chapter 9 Pattern Player Power Tips
- 41 Tip 48 Hitting a new Pattern and Variation — at the same time!
- 41 Tip 49 Hitting a new Pattern, Bank and Variation — at the same time!
- 42 Tip 50 Break to a new Pattern!
- 43 Tip 51 One-bar Patterns — all in a row!
- 44 Chapter 10 Crossfader Power Tips
- 44 Tip 52 Quick Crossfader scratching
- 44 Tip 53 Long Crossfader scratching
- 44 Tip 54 Pattern loop vs. scratch loop
- 45 Chapter 11 Using the BPM/TAP button
- 45 Tip 55 Tap out the beat!
- 45 Tip 56 Start with a tap...
- 46 Chapter 12 The Outside World
- 46 Tip 57 Expanding your DJ setup
- 46 Tip 58 Mute the speakers
- 47 Chapter 13 More Pattern Player Power Tips
- 47 Tip 59 Creative Fill-in 1
- 47 Tip 60 Creative Fill-in 2
- 47 Tip 61 Playing intros and transitions
- 47 Tip 62 Playing intros and transitions, part 2
- 48 Chapter 14 Live Effector Power Tips
- 48 Tip 63 Distortion
- 48 Tip 64 Auto Pan
- 49 Tip 65 Ring Modulation
- 49 Tip 66 Flanger
- 49 Tip 67 Phaser
- 49 Tip 68 Slice
- 50 Tip 69 Delay
- 50 Tip 70 Delay fill-in
- 51 Tip 71 Echo
- 51 Tip 72 Lo-Fi
- 51 Tip 73 Wah
- 52 Chapter 15 Isolator and Filter Power Tips
- 52 Tip 74 Isolator to the max!
- 53 Tip 75 Dark mixes and deep grooves — cut the Cutoff!
- 54 Chapter 16 Scratch Pad Power Tips
- 54 Tip 76 Scratching triplets
- 55 Tip 77 Scratch on an intro!
- 55 Tip 78 Spin around and stop!
- 56 Tip 79 Instrumental dropout
- 56 Tip 80 More Part mixing
- 58 Chapter 17 Advanced Techniques
- 58 Tip 81 Delay fill-in and fader cut
- 58 Tip 82 Fade the scratch in and out!
- 59 Tip 83 Bored? Add some chords... and scratching!
- 59 Tip 84 Down and out!
- 60 Tip 85 One-hand Effector control!
- 61 Tip 86 Instant reset!
- 61 Tip 87 Hit the Part on the “one”!
- 61 Tip 88 Check the bpm
- 62 Chapter 18 DJ Performance Master Class
- 62 Tip 89 Cut in with a scratch and hit the next Variation
- 62 Tip 90 Auto-adjusting the bpm
- 63 Tip 91 Creative Fill-in 3
- 63 Tip 92 Crossfader cut-in — Scratch plus effect
- 63 Tip 93 Crossfader cut-in — Scratch plus Delay
- 64 Tip 94 Outro -tro -tro -tro
- 64 Tip 95 Upside down, inside out!
- 64 Tip 96 Taking the pulse
- 65 Tip 97 Sync applications — using the DJX-IIB as the master
- 66 Tip 98 Sync applications — using the DJX-IIB as the slave
- 67 Tip 99 Get more Patterns!
- 68 Tip 100 Create your own Patterns!
- 70 Appendix
- 70 Troubleshooting
- 71 Error Message List
- 72 Specifications
- 73 Glossary
- 75 Pattern List
- 76 Voice List
- 78 Drum Kit List
- 81 MIDI Data Format
- 87 MIDI Implementation Chart
- 88 Index