Yamaha Djx 2 Manual
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2 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over ,or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recom- mended! IF you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25 cord (or less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number ,the larger the current handling capacity. For longer exten- sion cords, consult a local electrician. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound lev- els that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs. Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following: Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement. This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged. When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with bat- teries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mis- matches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture. Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information. Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this man- ual as a permanent record of your purchase. Model Serial No. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
3 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immedi- ately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings. • If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5B, PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it. • When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. • Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-con- nector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause over- heating in the outlet. • Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. • Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or bat- tery fluid leakage. • Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline bat- teries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or dif- ferent types of batteries from the same maker, since this can cause overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage. • Do not dispose of batteries in fire. • Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged. • When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent possible leakage of the battery fluid. • Keep batteries away from children. • If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immedi- ately with water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns. • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the inter- nal components. • Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televi- sions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products. • Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might acci- dentally fall over. • Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables. • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thin- ners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over. • Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncom- fortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. SAVING USER DATA • Always save data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer MDF3 frequently, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. (4)-7
4 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha DJX-II! The DJX-II is a complete dance-music workstation that can be used both as a real-time performance instru- ment and a powerful production tool. Its intuitive interface makes real-time operation exceptionally easy — whether you have a DJ background or not! Read this Owner’s Manual carefully while playing your new DJX-II in order to take full advantage of its various features. Packing List Your DJX-II includes the following items: • DJX-II • Owners Manual The illustrations and displays as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be differ- ent from your instrument. How to Use the Manual How to Use the Manual What is the DJX-II? .......................................................................................page 5 Introduces the various DJX-II features. Panel Controls .....................................................................................page 8 Use this section to find out about all of the buttons and controls of the DJX-II. Setting Up .................................................................................page 12 Explains how to connect up the power adaptor and how to install batteries. 100 tips to be a DJ! ................................................................page 14 This section guides the user step-by-step through 100 important and useful tips in playing and creating great dance music. Like a game, each tip is a step up toward the goal of becoming a master DJ. Appendix .........................................................................page 74 This contains various important lists such as the Voice list, Preset Pat- tern list, MIDI data format and MIDI implementation chart. Troubleshooting .......................................................................page 74 If the DJX-II does not function as expected or you have some problem with the sound or operation, consult this section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. Most common problems and their solutions are covered here in a very simple and easy-to-understand way. Glossary.............................................................................................page 78 This section covers various important words and terms related to both the DJX-II and to dance music in general. Index ............................................................................................................page 95 This section alphabetically lists virtually all topics, features, functions and operations with their respective page numbers, letting you quickly and easily find the information you need.
5 What is the DJX-II? What is the DJX-II? The new DJX-II is a digital DJ powerhouse! If you’ve dreamed of creating and performing your own cutting-edge, phat ‘n’ funky dance music, you’ve come to the right place... The DJX-II is a fully digital DJ machine — a revolutionary new instrument that blends the reliability and clean sound of digital with stunningly powerful and easy-to-use analog-like controls. No music knowledge or experience required! If you’ve got great music in your head, but haven’t had the training to bring it out to the real world, here’s your chance! You don’t need to know about chords, or how to read and play melo- dies — all you need is a good sense of rhythm, and the DJX-II can even help you develop that, too! Let the DJX-II show you how to become a master DJ! Whether you’re a complete beginner or a turntable and mixing genius, the DJX-II can help you fully master the instrument. With the “100 Tips” section, you’re guided step-by-step through 100 tips and trade secrets the pros use in playing and creating great dance music. Like a game, each tip is a step up toward the goal of becoming a master DJ. Now let’s take a look at the individual features and functions of the DJX-II. Pattern Player ........................................................................................page 14 The DJX-II features a total of 70 dynamic rhythm Patterns, perfect for your DJ performance. Each Pattern has 10 different Variations. Activator ................................................................................................page 18 The DJX-II features a total of 52 Activator kits or programs, each of which contains a variety of loops, sound effects, and one-shot phrases that can be triggered during a performance, while a Pattern is playing. Powerful Effects ....................................................................................page 22 The DJX-II gives you a ton of amazing sonic control features, including a wide variety of stun- ning effects that can be manipulated in real time. Use the toggle switch and the knobs to tweak, warp and mangle your sound as you play. Audio bpm .............................................................................................page 67 If you’ve got a favorite beat on CD or vinyl, you can easily sync it up to the DJX-II! The DJX-II “hears” the beat (from a connected CD player, MD player, etc.) and automatically locks into the rhythm by auto-adjusting the bpm of the DJX-II’s Pattern. Unique, Ultra High-quality Voices ........................................................page 28 The DJX-II also has an enormous variety of dynamic, in-your-face sounds, with 180 voices, 23 drum kits, and a special sampling voice for your own sample. Sampler .................................................................................................page 53 The DJX-II has a powerful Sampling function that lets you record your own voice (via a micro- phone) or any sound from a CD or MD player, and play the sound (from the SAMPLE PADS or the keyboard). This lets you create your own original sound effects, loops, and one-shot phrases. Performance Recorder .........................................................................page 56 The DJX-II allows you to record your original performances (up to a total of six) to memory, expanding your live performance potential. MIDI Compatibility for Even Greater DJ Performance Power ...........page 94 Grow your own Patterns! With MIDI, you can connect a computer to the DJX-II, and send Pat- terns you’ve created to the DJX-II as Pattern data. Then wail away with your new Patterns on the DJX-II!
6 Packing List ...................................................4 How to Use the Manual.................................4 What is the DJX-II? .......................................5 Contents .............................................................6 Panel Controls ....................................................8 Top Panel .......................................................8 Functions of the Keyboard ........................10 Rear Panel & Connections .........................11 Setting Up (Power supply connections) ........12 Switching On the Power ..................................13 Data Backup & Initialization ............................13 100 Tips to be a DJ! 14 Chapter 1 Pattern Player Basics .............. 14 Tip 1 Work out with the Patterns ................................. 14 Tip 2 Mixing Main and Fill-in Patterns ........................ 15 Tip 3 Come down on the “one”! ................................... 15 Tip 4 Exploring other Patterns ...................................... 16 Tip 5 Go back, go forward ............................................. 17 Tip 6 Keep the bpm steady! ........................................... 17 Chapter 2 Activator Basics ...................... 18 Tip 7 Work out on the Activator................................... 18 Tip 8 Loops and One Shots ........................................... 18 Tip 9 Explore the Activator kits! ................................... 19 Tip 10 Put ‘em together! .................................................. 20 Tip 11 Activator intro textures ........................................ 20 Tip 12 Activator Loop bpm ............................................. 21 Chapter 3 Live Effector Basics ................. 22 Tip 13 What is the Live Effector? .................................... 22 Tip 14 Distortion ............................................................. 23 Tip 15 Auto Pan ............................................................... 23 Tip 16 Ring Modulation .................................................. 23 Tip 17 Flanger .................................................................. 23 Tip 18 Phaser .................................................................... 24 Tip 19 Slice ....................................................................... 24 Tip 20 Delay ..................................................................... 24 Tip 21 Echo ...................................................................... 25 Tip 22 Lo-Fi ...................................................................... 25 Tip 23 Wah ....................................................................... 25 Chapter 4 Isolator Basics ........................26 Tip 24 Tweak the sound just right! ................................. 26 Chapter 5 The Keyboard .......................... 27 Tip 25 Play the keyboard ................................................. 27 Tip 26 Try some different voices!.................................... 28 Chapter 6 Part Mixer Basics ................... 29 Tip 27 What is a Part?...................................................... 29 Tip 28 Take the console and remix the Parts! ................ 29 Tip 29 Combination keys ................................................ 30 Tip 30 Turn them all on! ................................................. 30 Tip 31 Extra texture! ........................................................ 31 Chapter 7 Part Selector .......................... 32 Tip 32 Grab a Part and tweak it! ..................................... 32 Tip 33 Combination keys ................................................ 32 Tip 34 Tweak the Activator sound!................................. 33 Tip 35 Select all Parts and tweak them! .......................... 33 Chapter 8 Part Controller........................ 34 Tip 36 Cutoff and Resonance.......................................... 34 Tip 37 Adjust the Part volume ........................................ 35 Tip 38 Tweak the cutoff................................................... 35 Chapter 9 Key Shifter ............................. 36 Tip 39 Transpose the key................................................. 36 Tip 40 Create your own chord progressions! ................. 37 Chapter 10 Ribbon Controller .................... 38 Tip 41 Do some scratching on the Ribbon! ................... 38 Tip 42 Stop the turntable ................................................ 38 Chapter 11 BPM/Tap Basics ....................... 39 Tip 43 Change the bpm ................................................... 39 Tip 44 Reset to the default bpm ...................................... 39 Chapter 12 Pattern Player Power Tips ...... 40 Tip 45 Hitting a new Pattern and Variation — at the same time! ............................................. 40 Tip 46 Step up to the next Pattern and Variation .......... 41 Tip 47 Cool outro ............................................................ 41 Tip 48 Creative fill-in 1 ................................................... 42 Tip 49 Creative fill-in 2 ................................................... 42 Tip 50 Using the Activator to lead into the next Variation............................................................... 42 Chapter 13 Live Effector Power Tips.......... 43 Tip 51 Distortion ............................................................. 43 Tip 52 Auto Pan ............................................................... 44 Tip 53 Ring Modulation .................................................. 44 Tip 54 Flanger .................................................................. 44 Tip 55 Phaser ................................................................... 45 Tip 56 Slice ....................................................................... 45 Tip 57 Delay ..................................................................... 45 Tip 58 Echo ...................................................................... 46 Tip 59 Lo-Fi ..................................................................... 46 Contents
7 Contents Tip 60 Wah ....................................................................... 46 Tip 61 One-hand Effector control! ................................. 47 Tip 62 Isolator to the max! .............................................. 48 Chapter 14 Part Mixer Power Tips ............ 49 Tip 63 Toggle the Part Mix .............................................. 49 Tip 64 Cool intro ............................................................. 49 Tip 65 Solo a single Part — instantly!............................. 50 Tip 66 Hit the downbeat!................................................. 50 Tip 67 Custom Combination keys .................................. 50 Chapter 15 Part Controller Power Tips ....... 51 Tip 68 Activator textures ................................................. 51 Tip 69 Dark mixes and deep grooves — cut the Cutoff! ................................................. 51 Tip 70 Instant reset! ......................................................... 52 Tip 71 Pitch Bend for keyboard voices ........................... 52 Chapter 16 Sampling ................................. 53 Tip 72 Sample it! .............................................................. 53 Tip 73 Erase the sample ................................................... 54 Tip 74 Loops and One Shots ........................................... 54 Tip 75 Play samples from the keyboard!......................... 55 Chapter 17 Performance Recorder .............56 Tip 76 Record your performance .................................... 56 Tip 77 Jamming with Performance Player ..................... 57 Chapter 18 BPM/Tap Power Tips .................58 Tip 78 Tap out the beat! .................................................. 58 Tip 79 Start with a tap...................................................... 58 Tip 80 Down and out!...................................................... 59 Tip 81 Check the bpm ..................................................... 59 Chapter 19 The Outside World ...................60 Tip 82 Expanding your DJ setup ..................................... 60 Tip 83 Mute the speakers................................................. 61 Chapter 20 DJ Performance Master Class ...........................62 Tip 84 Creative fill-in 3 .................................................... 62 Tip 85 Break to a new beat .............................................. 62 Tip 86 Switch the drums!................................................. 63 Tip 87 Outro -tro -tro -tro .............................................. 63 Tip 88 Upside down, inside out! ..................................... 64 Tip 89 Buildup to a Variation ......................................... 64 Tip 90 Sync up your samples to the Pattern! .................. 65 Tip 91 Play a Pattern, trigger a Performance.................. 66 Tip 92 Recall your settings with a single shot ................. 66 Tip 93 Taking the pulse ................................................... 67 Tip 94 Auto-adjusting the bpm....................................... 67Tip 95 Toggling on beat, muting in rhythm .................. 68 Tip 96 Sync applications — using the DJX-II as the master ....................... 68 Tip 97 Sync applications — using the DJX-II as the slave .......................... 69 Tip 98 Get more Patterns! ............................................... 70 Tip 99 Using MIDI Bulk Send ........................................ 71 Tip 100 Create your own Patterns! ................................... 72 Appendix 74 Troubleshooting .............................................. 74 Error Message List .......................................... 76 Specifications .................................................. 77 Glossary ........................................................... 78 Pattern List ...................................................... 80 Activator List ................................................... 81 Voice List ......................................................... 82 Drum Kit List.................................................... 84 MIDI Data Format MIDI .................................... 87 MIDI Implementation Chart............................. 94 Index ................................................................. 95
8 P01r @0 t y !3 !4 !5!7 o !6 !9 u i !0!1!2 Panel Controls Top Panel q STANDBY/ON switch................................ 13 Press to toggle the power on or off. (Power is on when the switch is pressed in.) w MASTER VOLUME .................................... 13 This determines the overall volume of the DJX-II. eDEMO button This is used to play the Demo songs that showcase the sophisticated capabilities of the DJX-II. Press this button to start/stop the Demo songs. To select one of the Demo songs, hold the button down and simultaneously turn the data dial. rLIVE EFFECTOR section ................... 22, 43 The DJX-II has a wide variety of built-in effects that affect the entire sound of the DJX-II and can be manipulated in real time. Use the SELECT button to call up one of the ten effects, then work the knobs to change the depth and amount of the effect. tVOICE/KEYBOARD button................. 10, 27 Pressing this button changes the DJX-II keyboard to operate in the Voice mode. When the power is turned on, the DJX-II is set by default to the Pattern mode; pressing this button changes to the Voice mode. yPATTERN/ENTER button ................... 10, 16 This selects the Pattern mode. The Pattern mode is the default mode when the power is turned on. uACTIVATOR button................................... 18 This is used to select the activator. iBPM/TAP button ................................. 39, 58 This is used to change the bpm (tempo) of the selected Pattern or Activator. Each Pattern of the DJX-II has been programmed with a default or standard bpm (tempo); however, you can change the bpm to any value between 32.0 and 280.0 beats per minute. This button also determines whether the DJX-II will use its own internal clock or whether it will use MIDI clock received from the MIDI IN connector. oData dial .................................................... 16 This is used to change the values and settings for the Pattern number, Activator number, bpm (tempo), and Voice number. This is the DJX-II! This is the DJX-II!
Panel Controls 9 !0MIDI BULK SEND button ..........................71 The DJX-II allows you to send your original Perfor- mance Recorder and Sampler data to an external MIDI device as bulk data for storage and future recall. Pressing this button transmits the current bulk data. !1AUDIO BPM COUNTER button ................67 The DJX-II has a powerful and convenient function that lets you synchronize external audio (such as from a CD or MD) with the Patterns of the DJX-II. Hold down this button and adjust the input level while playing the connected audio device. The DJX-II mon- itors the beat from the audio, and automatically locks into the rhythm by auto-adjusting the bpm of the DJX-II’s Pattern. The extracted bpm value is indi- cated in the display. !2PATTERN STOP button.............................14 This button stops playback of the Patterns and Activa- tor loops. Start the DJX-II’s Patterns by pressing one of the PATTERN PLAYER keys and stop them by pressing the PATTERN STOP button. !3SAMPLER button ......................................53 The DJX-II has a powerful Sampling function that lets you record your own voice (via a microphone) or the sound from a CD or MD player, and play the sound (from the SAMPLE PADS or the keyboard). Use the SAMPLING/STOP button to record (sample) the desired sound, then trigger the new sample by pressing one of SAMPLE PADS 1 - 6 or by playing the keyboard. !4INPUT LEVEL knob .................................. 53 Use this to adjust the input level of the external audio source. This affects the microphone or line level when using the Sampling feature; it also affects the level of the audio when using the Audio bpm Counter func- tion (page 67). !5PART CONTROLLER knobs .............. 34, 51 These are used to adjust the volume, filter cutoff, and filter resonance for individual parts of the Patterns. !6RIBBON CONTROLLER ........................... 38 This expressive tool lets you control and change the sound of the DJX-II by simply moving your finger along the surface. Use the SELECT button to select the effect you wish to control, then rub your finger back and forth along the ribbon to change the sound. !7ISOLATOR knobs...................................... 26 Use these knobs to change the timbre or tone of the sound, adjusting the level of each frequency range: Low, Mid, and High. Turning each knob to the right boosts the level at that frequency, while turning it to the left cuts it. !8PERFORMANCE RECORDER buttons ... 56 The DJX-II allows you to record your original perfor- mances as digital data, giving you even greater live performance power. Up to six separate performances can be recorded, using the RECORD and 1 - 6 but- tons. To play back your recorded performance, simply press the appropriate button: 1 - 6. !9Keyboard ................................................... 27 The extraordinarily versatile keyboard of the DJX-II has various different functions. Naturally, it can be used as a conventional keyboard, for playing melodies and chords. However, for the powerful DJ functions, the keyboard is a large bank of convenient buttons that can be used to trigger and control the various Pat- terns and sounds of the instrument. @0Display This shows important information on certain settings and values of the DJX-II. qw e !8
10 Panel Controls 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. Pattern Mode..................................................................... When the PATTERN/ENTER button is flashing: 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! Keyboard Mode.............................................................. When the VOICE/KEYBOARD button is flashing: In this mode, use the keyboard in the conventional way — for playing melodies and chords. KEY SHIFTER block Use these keys to instantly transpose (change the key of) the bass and phrase parts of the Patterns and Activator phrases. PART SELECTOR block Use these keys to select the individual instrument sound you wish to tweak with the PART CONTROL- LER knobs. PART MIXER block Use these keys to turn individual instru- ment sounds of the Pattern on and off, as the Pattern plays. PATTERN PLAYER block Use these keys to select and start the different Variation Patterns. ACTIVATOR block Use these keys to augment the overall sound with special loops and one-shot phrases.