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Summary of Contents for ION iCUE
- Page 1 QUICKSTART GUIDE ENGLISH ( 3 – 12 ) INICIO RÁPIDO ESPAÑOL ( 13 – 22 ) UTILISATION SIMPLIFIÉ FRANÇAIS ( 23 – 22 ) KURZANLEITUNG DEUTSCH ( 33 – 42 ) GUIDA RAPIDA ITALIANO ( 43 – 52 )
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Page 3: Box Contents
Quickstart Manual INTRODUCTION Welcome to iCUE Computer DJ System – the easiest way to play, mix and scratch your favorite digital music. With iCUE, you can now DJ right from your computer. The hardware controller is perfectly integrated with the included software, giving you hands on control over most digital music formats. -
Page 4: Starting And Configuring The Software
STARTING AND CONFIGURING THE SOFTWARE To start the software, simply click on the CUE LE icon on your desktop or go to Start -> All Programs -> Numark CUE -> Numark CUE LE. Remember to make sure that the controller is connected to your computer prior to starting the software! Note that CUE LE will automatically detect your system configuration and soundcard upon startup, so you may not need to change the following settings. -
Page 5: Using The Software And Controller
USING THE SOFTWARE AND CONTROLLER Once you open the software, you will see the interface shown below. Genreally, the software is organized in three different areas: SOFTWARE OVERVIEW GENERAL CONTROLS AND RHYTHM WINDOW DECK AND MIXER CONTROLS THE BROWSER THE BROWSER The Browser is where you can navigate and organize your music collection. -
Page 6: The Hardware Controls
THE HARDWARE CONTROLS DECK CONTROLS PLAY / STUTTER – Pressing PLAY starts playback corresponding deck. you press PLAY while song already playing, it will restart the music from last position where pressed PLAY, creating a “stutter” effect. PAUSE – Pressing PAUSE will pause the music at the current location. -
Page 7: Loop Controls
LOOP CONTROLS Loop In/Out - A loop is any area of a track that you choose to repeat seamlessly. Press “Loop In” at the point where you wish the loop to start. Press “Loop Out” when you reach the desired point to mark the end point of the loop and the audio between the two points will begin to loop continuously. -
Page 8: Introduction To Dj Mixing
INTRODUCTION TO DJ MIXING Now that you have familiarized yourself with the iCUE system, let’s try a quick mixing tutorial. This tutorial will help you better understand the process and steps required to blend one track into the next. The fundamental concepts can be applied to mixing music from external sources, such as turntables and CD players, just as well. - Page 9 STEP 5 STEP 7 Use Deck 2’s jog wheel to cue the first downbeat of the Use Deck 2’s PITCH SLIDER to match the tempo of track in the headphones. Press PAUSE, then press the track to the music on Deck 2. Deck 2’s CUE button to set a cue point at the downbeat.
- Page 10 STEP 9 STEP 11 As you are transitioning to Deck 2 with the When you are ready to start your mix, press PLAY on CROSSFADER, use the VOLUME SLIDERS, GAIN Deck 2. and EQ KNOBS for each channel to adjust the sound.
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Please refer to the following troubleshooting scenarios if you are experiencing problems. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Make sure that your computer speaker’s Computer speakers are muted. volume is turned up to an audible level. Make sure that your computer speakers Computer speakers are turned are turned on and connected to your off. -
Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Can I scratch audio files with iCUE? Answer: Yes, with the iCUE system you can scratch your digital audio files just like a DJ scratches a record. You can scratch and pitch-bend via the controller’s jog wheels. Question: Does the iCUE system come with an audio interface? Answer: No, the iCUE system does not feature an audio interface. - Page 13 www.ion-audio.com...