Key Shifter; Transpose The Key - Yamaha DJX-II Owner's Manual

Chapter 9

Key Shifter

As a dance production powerhouse, the DJX-II naturally excels in the realm of rhythm.
However, it's got important harmonic bases covered as well. One of these is the conve-
nient Key Shifter.
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The Key Shifter section of the DJX-II lets you take the pitch (or "key") of the overall sound, and
transpose it up or down — instantly!
Believe it or not, changing the key of the overall sound makes subtle but fundamental changes to
the character of the sound as well. Use higher keys (+1 to +6) to make the sound more tense or
brighter, and use the lower keys (-1 to -5) to make the sound more relaxed and subdued.
Key Shifter is especially convenient when you're using the DJX-II with an external sound source,
such as CD or vinyl — letting you match the key of the Pattern to the key on the external source!
w
Adjust the key.
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Transpose the key

CD
q
Start the Pattern or Activator.
e
Stop the Pattern or Activator.
MD