Before start Before start Features This unit is a standalone hardware sampler and sequencer for DJs that enables intuitive performances. It functions as a new kind of musical instrument that can also be used for DJ performances and live performances and is equipped with a user interface providing high operability and numerous performance functions, so a wide range of musical expression is possible on stage. Step sequencer Large multicolored step input keys that can be tapped while looking at the sequence information on each track and the track colors are provided to allow you to easily create a new groove. Large performance pads The unit is equipped with large rubber pads that increase or decrease the volume depending on the strength with which they are tapped by employing highly accurate velocity detection. Each pad has built-in multi-color illumination so you can instantaneously understand the information required for your performance from the color and lighting state of the pad. Real-time processing engine A time stretch engine that runs for all 16 tracks in real-time, an amplifier envelope, effects, etc. are available, and samples can be assigned to tracks to suit applications such as loop, one shot, and SFX (effect sounds) and can be easily synchronized with the sequencer and played with high sound quality. 7-inch touch display The display unit is equipped with a full-color LCD touch display. It displays the information required for performances in an easy to understand manner, such as the HOME screen to view the information on the sample sound source assigned to each track that uses instrument icons and color representations linked to the pads and the SEQUENCE screen to understand the sequencer performance status. Functions to synchronize performances with external devices This unit is of course capable of clock synchronization with MIDIcompliant devices, but it also has the BEAT SYNC function which can synchronize a performance with the track being played by a PRO DJ LINK-compatible Pioneer DJ multi player such as the CDJ-2000NXS2. Furthermore, performances can be synchronized with any equipment manually if you use the tempo slider, which allows you to control the tempo just like with DJ equipment, and the NUDGE button. ! Operates with compatible DJ systems when playing tracks whose beats have been analyzed by rekordbox TM. Other features FX ! An audio effect that enables dynamically changing any track tone with a simple operation is available. Touch strip ! In addition to the pitch bend and note repeat functions, the "touch strip" function, which allows you to customize operation parameters, is supported Support for USB storage devices ! There is support for USB storage devices which are useful for managing sound sources and projects. Preset sound sources ! Samples (from Loopmasters) that allow you to start performing right away out of the box are available. Accessories ! Power cord ! USB cable ! LAN cable ! RCA pin cable ! Warranty (for some regions)1 ! Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide) 1 The warranty is included for European region only. — For the Japanese region, the corresponding information is provided on the back cover of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)”. — For the North American region, the corresponding information is provided on the last page of both the English and French versions of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)”. Supported media This unit is compatible with USB mass storage class devices such as USB flash drives and digital audio players. File systems FAT, FAT32 and HFS+ ! Samples (wav and aiff with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz) on a USB device can be used with this unit. ! Depending on the USB device you are using, you may not achieve the expected performance. ! There is no guarantee that all USB devices will operate with this unit. LIVE SAMPLING The LIVE SAMPLING function is provided to enable the sounds input to the unit to be sampled with a simple operation so that they can be used as tracks. Since the sampled sounds are automatically synchronized with sequences to play in a loop, they can be used immediately for remix performances. En 3
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