Effects - Numark AXIS 8 Reference Manual

EFFECTS:

SCRATCH – This effect makes it possible for the wheel to scratch the music
while it is playing. If you move the wheel back and forth the music will stop
and play slowly as the wheel is moved similar to scratching a record. There are
several modes of operation for this effect. By pressing "PROG" followed by the
scratch button you can toggle between Scratch 1,2,3, and 4. In "Scratch 1" the
unit automatically returns to play when the wheel is released. In "Scratch 2",
when the wheel is brought to a stop the music will stop and when you push the
wheel forward the unit will automatically play. In "Scratch 3" the unit
scratches from the current buffer until the unit is released. When released, the
unit jumps ahead to the point where the music would have been, if not
interrupted. This essentially allows a bleep of dirty lyrics through scratch. In
"Scratch 4" the unit scratches from the last set cue point until released. This
allows you to scratch from a set "sample".
SCRATCH HOLD – This effect works like the above except the music will not
release when the wheel is pushed forward or let go. It is basically the same as
scratching on a powered off turntable. Scratch is similar to working with a
playing turntable, while the Scratch hold is similar to scratching a turntable with
the power off.
PHAZE – Creates an effect on the music similar to the sound of an airplane
taking off. As the wheel is moved the effect is created. If the wheel stops
moving the effect will return to the beginning on it's own. If the effect is in
"Hold" the effect will stay at the current sound until the effect is released by the
button or hold removed.
SONAR – Creates a metallic hollow effect to create a slightly different sound.
The wheel works a similar way as Phaze.
SLIDE – Smoothly changes the key of the music. In the
key display you will see the key change as the wheel is
moved.
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