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PULSAR. User Manual Intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation maintenance (servicing) instructions literature accompanying this appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”...
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Safe this manual at reach so you can go back to the basic in case you need it. PRELIMINARY Check the contents of the PULSAR box and find the following items: 1- Controller 1- Installation and instructions CD...
PULSAR. User Manual 1. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 1.1. Top Panel 1. Controls distribution for an optimal use of Virtual DJ and 5. Dual FX units control with 4 knobs and 4 buttons for each Traktor 2. unit. 2. Control of up to 4 Decks. MIDI notes are sent through 6.
PULSAR. User Manual wheel. Setting the sensitivity too low may not engage the touch will allow you to hear more of the Cue level. Turning the knob even while pressing firmly on the wheel. to the MASTER position (right) will allow you to hear more of 5.
PULSAR. User Manual 1.4. Connections 1. Before making or changing connections, switch off the 4. Connect the RCA pin cords to the inputs on your amplifier. power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. CAUTION: Be sure to use the supplied control cord. Using 2.
PULSAR. User Manual 2. SOFTWARE INSTALATION AND SETUP Before you can start using Akiyama PULSAR it is necessary to install Akiyama ASIO drivers to optimize the performance of the sound card of PULSAR. Also you will need DJ Software. We will explain how to install Traktor 2 LE and how to configure Traktor 2 LE as well as Traktor 2 PRO.
Traktor Setup Wizard in this manual. 2.2. Traktor 2 PULSAR is bundled with Traktor 2 LE. We will go through the steps to install and configure Traktor 2 LE and PRO to be controlled by PULSAR.
PULSAR. User Manual Select the folder where setup will install files and click “Next”. Traktor 2 will be successfully installed. Click “Finish” to exit from the Installation Wizard. 2.2.2. MAC Installation Execute the Traktor 2 installation file. Installation will start with the verification of the setup package.
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PULSAR. User Manual Select “Agree” and continue with installation wizard. Type you password and select “Install Software”. Following will appear a window showing the Installation Type Wait until the following window appears: information. Press “Continue”. Traktor 2 will be successfully installed. Click “Close” to exit Select the folder where setup will install files and click “Install”.
Start Guide … in the Service Center. Wizard” and the Welcome window will pop up. Connect PULSAR to your computer and click “Next”. Type your e-mail and Password if you already own a user account. Otherwise you must create a new User Account.
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PULSAR. User Manual Choose “Akiyama” as manufacturer and “Pulsar LE” or “Pulsar” Here, you have to select the desired deck layout. on model depending on if you are using Traktor 2 LE or PRO. NOTE: You must configure the controller accordingly (For Again confirm this selection with “Next”...
PULSAR. User Manual 3. FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Traktor 2 LE mapping is compatible with the default mode in 3.1. Stand-alone controls which MIDI messages are sent through channels 1 to 4. For users using Traktor PRO, make sure that the Deck Layout Selection step is configured correctly.
PULSAR. User Manual 3.3. Traktor 2 LE - 3: Turn the control to adjust the FILTER parameter. 1. AUTOLOOP - BT2/ON: FILTER parameter On/Off. - FX1 & FX2: No function. - AUTOLOOP: Turn the control to select loop size. Press the control to set the loop.
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PULSAR. User Manual - SCRATCH ( ): Scratch mode On/Off. If Scratch mode is off 9. SHIFT. you can use the jog to modify the pitch bend. - JOG WHEEL: Turn the jog wheel to scratch or modify the The Shift button provides a second MIDI layer for the pitch bend.
PULSAR. User Manual 3.4. Traktor 2 PRO - DRY/WET (SGL & GRP): This parameter controls the mix TRACK DECK between the original direct signal (Dry; full left position) and the processed effect signal (Wet; full right position). 1. AUTOLOOP Shift (SGL): Turn the control to select the effect desired.
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PULSAR. User Manual - BT2/ON (SGL): Parameter On/Off. This parameter depends Shift (Loop Set): These buttons let you set loops of on the selected effect. established size. Available sizes in order are 1, 4, 8 and 16 - BT2/ON (GRP): 3rd effect of the unit On/Off.
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PULSAR. User Manual SAMPLE DECK. Shift (Copy from Loop Rec.): Set the Loop Recorder loop on slot 2. These functions will be available if the controller is configured - ACTIVE: Set sample size to original value. in Mode 2.
PULSAR. User Manual 4. SETUP AND FIRMWARE UPDATE There are two approaches to set the device. One is setting Current Firmware Version through the Settings and Update software. The other is directly control by the hardware. Before you update firmware for this device you had better recheck the firmware version.
PULSAR. User Manual Following functions you can set the device by your 4.3.3. Sample buttons setting requirements. You can change the Samples setting by holding the left deck 4.3.1. Channel settings “DECK SWITCH” button for 3 seconds and press the “Channel 2 monitor Cue”...
PULSAR. User Manual 5.2. Technical specifications 1. GENERAL SECTION POWER SOURCE USB 5V 500mA DC6V, 2.0A DIMENSIONS 410mm (W) X 297mm (D) X 65 mm (H) WEIGHT 2.9kg 2. INPUT/OUTPUT IMPEDANCE & SENSITIVITY: (MAXIMUM GAIN, LOAD=100K) 2-1.INPUT IMPEDANCE AND REFERENCE INPUT LEVEL:...
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MORE THAN +6dB(2V) 6. USB Slave Player Section: (Signal Format: MP3, 128Kbps, SONY Sound Forge8.0) *1 (SONY Sound audio device type: Akiyama ASIO Driver default playback device: PULSAR 1/2 Windows Level at MAX.OUT) *2 (SONY Sound audio device type: Akiyama ASIO Driver default playback device :PULSAR 3/4 Windows Level at MAX.OUT)
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