Reloop RP8000MK2 Instruction Manual page 11

8. Brake Speed Adjustment
Via the dial -7- you can steplessly adjust the motor's stop time in a range of 0.2 (dial to the left) – 6 seconds (dial to the right).
9. Torque Adjustment
Via the dial -8- you can steplessly adjust the motor's torque in a range of 2.8 kg/cm (dial to the left) – 4.5 kg/cm (dial to the right).
10. MIDI
The RP-8000MK2 offers the possibility to control MIDI compatible software via the integrated USB Port -28-. This port is used for MIDI data and to
control Serato DJ Pro and further MIDI compatible software. In the operating system the player will automatically be recognized as "RP8000MK2"
via plug and play (compatible with Windows 7/8/10, macOS 10.10 or higher) without the need for a special driver.
10.1 Performance Mode-Section
Via the Performance Mode buttons it is possible to control various modes in Serato DJ Pro which can be reached through different layers. The
first layer can be reached by pressing one of the performance modes. By pressing an active performance mode you will reach the second layer. By
additionally pressing the Shift Button, you will reach the third layer.
FIRST LAYER
CUE Mode:
Via the 8 Drum Pads -25- it is possible to store
and trigger up to 8 cue points. By additionally
pressing the Shift Button, the corresponding
cue point will be deleted. The colour coding
corresponds to the cue point colour in Serato
DJ Pro.
SAMPLER Mode:
By pressing, a loaded sample in one of the
8 Serato DJ Pro sample slots will be played
back. By additionally pressing the Shift But-
ton, the active sample will stop playback.
LOOP Mode:
Different Auto Loop Lengths can be (de-)acti-
vated by pressing the pads, corresponding to
the set loop length range.
By pressing the Shift Button and Pad 1+2 this
range can be moved.
10.2 Navigation Encoder
You can use this encoder to browse your DJ software's active playlist. By pressing, the selected song will be loaded into the respective deck.
10.3 Deck Selection
You can assign the RP-8000MK2 to various decks in your DJ software. To select which deck should be controlled please proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that the RP-8000MK2 is turned on (see settings ON/OFF Button -33-).
2. Press and hold the Navigation Encoder -26- for more than 3 seconds. The pitch display shows which channel is currently being used. "CH-1"
corresponds to deck A (also called deck 1). "CH-2" corresponds to deck B, "CH-3" corresponds to deck C and "CH-4" corresponds to deck D.
3. Now turn the Navigation encoder to select the desired channel.
4. Confirm this change by pressing the Navigation encoder.
NOTE! You can carry out this setting also during ongoing operation.
10.4 Turntable Link
This turntable offers the possibility to link up to four RP-8000MK2 so that only one USB cable has to be connected to your computer. To do so,
connect the USB cable from the USB Port -28- of one turntable to the USB TT Link Port -29- of the turntable that should be connected. Then
connect the turntable with the free USB Port -28- to the computer. The turntable connected to the computer is always the master turntable and
set automatically to deck 1 ("CH-1"). The second turntable will be assigned to deck 2. It is only recommended to connect Reloop RP-8000MK2
series to the TT-Link port.
10.5 Platter-Play
Platter Play is a term which refers to performing musically by controlling the turntable platter speed via the performance pads. It allows you to
use the turntable as much more of an instrument in the hands of a musician. So the traditional turntable, which has historically been used to
play and mix music, can now be used to create music like any other musical instrument. Through Platter Play, you are now able to play complete
melodies in a wide variety of 22 scales and 34 keys. Whatever sound can be played on a turntable, can now be manipulated to the highest degree
ever possible on a turntable.
10.5.1 Platter Play toggle
To enter and exit Platter Play mode, press Shift+Reset.
10.5.2 Pad section
In regular Platter Play mode, pads will be illuminated in either red, green or yellow, according to the currently selected octave range. Pressing any
pad will result in the dedicated speed change of the platter, which will in turn, result in the corresponding key change to any sound playing on the
turntable.
10.5.3 Octave Range Selector
Turning the encoder, allows you to cycle through the octaves in your chosen scale, and the corresponding keys within that particular octave.
10.5.4 Scale Selection
The scale selection buttons can be used to cycle through and select any of the 22 scales. The currently selected scale will be displayed in the LED
display and will toggle to the corresponding key whenever a pad is pressed and held.
10.5.5 External Platter Play control
The turntable platter can also be controlled by connecting a compatible external MIDI device, such as a MIDI keyboard.
SECOND LAYER
SAVED LOOP Mode
Allows to (de-)activate saved loops or to store
an active loop in an empty slot. By additionally
pressing the Shift Button, you will jump direct-
ly to the corresponding loop which in turn will
also be activated.
PITCH PLAY Mode
The respective cue points are played back in
different tone pitches. By holding the Shift
Button, the cue point can be defined. By de-
fault this is the first cue point.
*To use this feature, the Serato plug-in "Pitch
N Time" is necessary.
ROLL-Mode
In Loop Roll Mode a determined loop length
is repeated for as long as the corresponding
pad is being held. Each pad contains a diffe-
rent loop length.
THIRD LAYER
USER Mode 1&2
Here you can save one's own MIDI mappings.
By opening the MIDI panel in Serato DJ Pro, it
is possible to store a function on a free pad by
clicking on the corresponding element in the
software.
SLICER Mode
When Slicer is active, a determined section
is sliced into 8 equal parts. These 8 parts are
spread on the respective performance pads.
When the Playhead reaches the end of a sec-
tion, it continues to move ahead of the section
and forms a new one.
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