Functions Of The Keyboard - Yamaha DJX-II Owner's Manual

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Functions of the Keyboard

In a conventional keyboard instrument, the keys are used to play scales, melodies and chords.
The DJX-II, however, is hardly a conventional instrument. For the dynamic DJ functions, it
is better to think of the keyboard as a large bank of convenient buttons that are used to trigger
and control the various Patterns and sounds of the instrument. Depending on the selected
mode, the keyboard functions in one of two ways, as shown below.
I Pattern Mode
This is the default mode when the power is turned on.
The Pattern mode is used for selecting and playing Patterns.
In this mode, don't think of the keyboard as a series of pitched keys — think of it as a bank of
buttons, pads and switches for controlling the Patterns and sounds!
KEY SHIFTER
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Use these keys to
instantly transpose
(change the key of)
the bass and phrase
parts of the Patterns
and Activator phrases.
I Keyboard Mode
In this mode, use the keyboard in the conventional way — for playing melodies and chords.
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..................................................................... When the PATTERN/ENTER button is flashing:
PART SELECTOR
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Use these keys to
select the individual
instrument sound you
wish to tweak with the
PART CONTROL-
LER knobs.
..............................................................When the VOICE/KEYBOARD button is flashing:
PART MIXER PATTERN
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Use these keys to Use these keys to
turn individual instru- select and start the
ment sounds of the different Variation
Pattern on and off, as Patterns.
the Pattern plays.
ACTIVATOR
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Use these keys to
augment the overall
sound with special
loops and one-shot
phrases.