Tips To Be A Dj; Pattern Player Basics; Work Out With The Patterns - Yamaha DJX-II Owner's Manual

This is NOT an owner's manual! At least not an ordinary one. But, then again,
This is NOT an owner's manual! At least not an ordinary one. But, then again,
the DJX-II is no ordinary instrument. It's packed with exciting, easy-to-use dance
the DJX-II is no ordinary instrument. It's packed with exciting, easy-to-use dance
music features that instantly sets it apart from run-of-the-mill conventional
music features that instantly sets it apart from run-of-the-mill conventional
instruments!
instruments!
This collection of 100 hot tips shows you how to get the most out of your new DJX-
This collection of 100 hot tips shows you how to get the most out of your new DJX-
II in the shortest time possible. It's like an expert DJ or mixer taking you by the
II in the shortest time possible. It's like an expert DJ or mixer taking you by the
hand and showing you the ropes, sharing all the tricks and techniques you need to
hand and showing you the ropes, sharing all the tricks and techniques you need to
be a master DJ yourself! It takes you from the
be a master DJ yourself! It takes you from the
bare-bones basics, to advanced power tips that get
bare-bones basics, to advanced power tips that get
you mixing like a pro in no time!
you mixing like a pro in no time!
So jump in!
So jump in!
Chapter 1

Pattern Player Basics

Start your DJ apprenticeship right here! The Patterns are the basic building blocks of the
DJX-II sound — they're the rhythmic foundation for everything else on this dance machine.
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Here's where it all starts!
Hit one of the keys (1 - 10) in the PATTERN PLAYER section — and the Pattern starts immedi-
ately. Hitting another key instantly switches to a different Pattern (actually, a Variation on the
main Pattern).
Since the DJX-II starts the Pattern right away, be careful to press the key in time with the
rhythm.
Practice this a while — there's no better way to get your timing tight and develop a solid sense
of rhythm!
To stop the Pattern, press PATTERN STOP.
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Work out with the Patterns

N The Levels — Work your way up!
.....................Basic operations
...............Intermediate functions
.........Advanced tricks and techniques
...Power user features