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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.3. Rear panel ......................................5 1.4. Connections ...................................... 6 2. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND SETUP ............................. 7 2.1. QUATTRO Akiyama ASIO Drivers ..............................7 2.1.1. Akiyama ASIO drivers’ installation ............................7 2.1.2. Akiyama ASIO drivers Configuration ............................8 2.2. Virtual DJ ......................................8 2.2.1.
  • Page 3 Quattro. 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”...
  • Page 4 Safe this manual at reach so you can go back to the basic in case you need it. PRELIMINARY Check the contents of the QUATTRO box and find the following items: 1- Controller 1- Installation and instructions CD...

  • Page 5: Controls And Connections

    Quattro. User Manual   1. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 1.1. Top panel 1. Controls distribution for an optimal use of Virtual DJ and 6. 4 channel MIDI section with which standard mixer functions Traktor. can be controlled like 3-band equalizer, gain, volume fader and 2.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    Quattro. User Manual   1.3. Rear panel 1. POWER you will be running a signal line greater than 15 feet. Always, - Connect the device to your computer using the USB use these jacks whenever possible. connection. 3. INPUTS - Connect the supplied power supply into DC IN for external - Connect any external source to the RCA inputs.

  • Page 7: Connections

    Quattro. User Manual   1.4. Connections Active speakers Turntable Main unbalanced power amplifier KURO Õ· Main balanced power amplifier Computer CD / Mp3 Player ATENTION. Always unplug the unit before connecting the 3. Do not use excessive long cables. Check for a firm fixing of signal cables, otherwise can result in equipment damage.

  • Page 8: Software Installation And Setup

    Quattro. User Manual   2. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND SETUP Before you can start using Akiyama QUATTRO, it is necessary to install Akiyama ASIO drivers to optimize the performance of the sound card of QUATTRO. Also you will need a DJ Software. We will explain how to install Virtual DJ LE and how to configure Virtual DJ LE, Virtual DJ PRO and Traktor PRO 2.

  • Page 9: Akiyama Asio Drivers Configuration

    2.2. Virtual DJ There is a purpose built Virtual DJ LE for QUATTRO. In case you have a license for Virtual DJ PRO the software will automatically identify QUATTRO. We will go through the different steps to install and configure Virtual DJ LE and PRO to be controlled by QUATTRO.
  • Page 10 Select “Lauch VirtualDJ” to start it. The first time you run the program a window will require you to fill up the serial number that is supplied with your QUATTRO (find it at the label of the supplied CD). Fill it and press OK.
  • Page 11 Fist time you run the software a window as seen below will pop For introducing changes at the installation wizard you have to up. Fill up serial number provided with your QUATTRO (find it fill your name and password. at the label of the supplied CD) and then click OK.

  • Page 12: Virtual Dj Le Configuration

    - Next you will see the window below, fill it with your serial number typed at your CD. - An icon labelled VirtualDJ LE7 (Quattro) will show up. At this page you can find the available updates for QUATTRO. Download from this page.

  • Page 13: Traktor

    NONE. For other configurations read Virtual DJ manual. 2.3. Traktor At Quattro box you will find an Overlay purpose designed for TRAKTOR 2.5. All controls functions correspond to the MIDI map that you can find at your CD at Quattro box.
  • Page 14 Quattro. Use r Manual   If you like to u use the QUATT TRO Akiyama A ASIO drivers, y “A Akiyama Quattro o” 1 and 2 mus st be assigned to Master and must select “Q QUATTRO AKIY YAMA ASIO” an...

  • Page 15: Controller Configuration

    At Quattro box you will find an Overlay purpose designed for TRAKTOR 2.5. All controls functions correspond to the MIDI map that you can find at your CD at Quattro box. Akiyama As you press Import a window with a Browser will appear then...

  • Page 16: Functions And Controls

    Quattro. User Manual   3. FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS 3.1. Virtual DJ 1. EFFECTS/SAMPLERS LED). It is necessary to delete the stored hot cue if any to store The controls included in this region can be used to control a new hot cue.
  • Page 17 Quattro. User Manual   - Press SHIFT + lower RANGE button ( ) to activate/ - Select the deck that must be pre-listened by pressing the deactivate Smart loop ( ). Monitor buttons ( - Press SHIFT + Monitor button ( ) to select the “working...

  • Page 18: Traktor Pro 2

    Quattro. User Manual   3.2. Traktor PRO 2 1. EFFECTS This area provides full control over SINGLE and GROUP 2. SAMPLER operating modes of the Traktor FX units. When you select SAMPLE mode, this group of buttons allows - FX: This button enables the FX mode.
  • Page 19 Quattro. User Manual   Shift (Beatjump Back): Backward the playback. Shift (LOOP ACTIVE): Active function enabled. This function - IN: Set the starting point of a loop. is enabled automatically when a loop has been established. - PLAY/PAUSE: Start or stop the REMIX DECK playback.

  • Page 20: Apendix

    6H 6 22 38 54 70 86 102 118 134 150 166 182 198 214 230 246 you can see at the table QUATTRO MIDI MAP. We can send 7H 7 23 39 55 71 87 103 119 135 151 167 183 199 215 231 247...
  • Page 21 Quattro. User Manual   QUATTRO MIDI MAP BUTTON MIDI COMMAND MIDI COMMAND SHIFT+ KEY & KNOB LEFT and RIGHT DECK RANGE_UP 09,9x,20,7F 09,9x,20,00 RANGE_DOWN 09,9x,21,7F 09,9x,21,00 09,9x,22,7F 09,9x,22,00 09,9x,23,7F 09,9x,23,00 VOL1 0B,Bx,11,00(Minimun) 0B,Bx,11,7F(Maximum) VOL2 0B,Bx,12,00(Minimun) 0B,Bx,12,7F(Maximum) VOL3 0B,Bx,13,00(Minimun) 0B,Bx,13,7F(Maximum) VOL4...
  • Page 22 Quattro. User Manual   QUATTRO MIDI MAP BUTTON MIDI COMMAND MIDI COMMAND SHIFT+ EQ_HIGH (CH C) 0B,B4,2E,00(Minimun) 0B,B4,2E,7F(Maximum) EQ_MID (CH C) 0B,B4,2F,00(Minimun) 0B,B4,2F,7F(Maximum) EQ_LOW (CH C) 0B,B4,30,00(Minimun) 0B,B4,30,7F(Maximum) FILTER (CH C) 0B,B4,31,00(Minimun) 0B,B4,31,7F(Maximum) FADER (CH C) 0B,B4,32,00(Minimun) 0B,B4,32,7F(Maximum) GAIN (CH C)
  • Page 23 Quattro. User Manual   QUATTRO MIDI MAP LEDs LED ON LED OFF LEDS LEFT and RIGHT DECK PLAY1 09,9x,24,7F 09,9x,24,00 PLAY2 09,9x,25,7F 09,9x,25,00 PLAY3 09,9x,26,7F 09,9x,26,00 PLAY4 09,9x,27,7F 09,9x,27,00 HOT_CUE1 09,9x,28,7F 09,9x,28,00 HOT_CUE2 09,9x,29,7F 09,9x,29,00 HOT_CUE3 09,9x,2A,7F 09,9x,2A,00 HOT_CUE4 09,9x,2B,7F...

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Quattro. User Manual   4.2. Technical Specifications ANALOG: Output level: Unbalanced Outputs (Master, RCA): 1.2V+-0.2V Balanced Outputs (XLR): 1.2V+-0.2V Unbalanced Outputs (Booth, RCA): 1.2V+-0.2V Headphone Output (1/8", 1/4"): 600mV (32 ohm load) SNR (Full Signal Path): Balanced Outputs (XLR): > 80 dB (A-weighted) Unbalanced Outputs (Master, RCA): >...
  • Page 25       C/ Praga, nº 11. Pol. Cova Solera 08191. Rubí - Barcelona (Spain) www.akiyamadj.com info@akiyamadj.com    ...

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