Page number 2
Contents How to read this manual ! Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Be sure to read this booklet and the “Operating Instructions (Basic Edition)” included with this unit. Both include important information that should be fully understood before using this product. ! In this manual, names of channels and buttons indicated on the product, names of menus in the software, etc., are indicated within square brackets ([ ]). (e.g. [ MASTER ] channel, [ ON / OFF ], [ File ] menu) Before start Features. 3 Installing the software. 3 Connecting the input/output terminals. 6 Starting up and preparing this unit. 9 Connecting this unit and computer. 9 About the setting utility software. 9 Operation Setting the BPM. 10 RHYTHM FX section. 11 SCENE FX section. 12 RELEASE FX section. 13 Switching the audio signal path. 13 Customizing the effect parameters. 13 Using the update function. 13 Using RMX-500 Plug-in. 13 Additional information Troubleshooting. 15 About trademarks and registered trademarks. 15 Cautions on copyrights. 15 General Disclaimer. 15 2 En
Page number 3
Before start Before start Features This unit is a remix station for DJs consisting of three effect sections. The [ PRESSURE ] controllers newly adopted for the RHYTHM FX and SCENE FX sections allow effects to be adjusted not only by turning the controller as before, but also according to the strength with which the controller is pressed in. Furthermore, the internal effect type can be switched to achieve highly individualistic DJ remixing performances with more intuitive operation than ever before. The “RMX-500 Plug-in“ Plug-in software allows this unit to be operated on music creation applications. In addition, by connecting this unit to a computer, this unit can be used as a controller to create music with the same feeling as when conducting a DJ performance. RHYTHM FX New rhythms can be created by cutting up the currently playing track or adding internal sound sources. Effects and internal drum sound sources can be used for loop playback with a variety of rhythms. SCENE FX The currently playing track can be emphasized or breaks can be created at any position to produce new developments for tracks. Effects and echoes can be combined to achieve unique renderings. RELEASE FX Effect sounds can be blended smoothly with the currently playing track. QUANTIZE The beat positions of tracks are analyzed in real time and the effects and the timing for producing the sound are adjusted automatically. The sound is played in tempo with the track, even when buttons are operated roughly. RMX-500 Plug-in A VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in letting you launch the functions of this unit on a computer is provided. With it, the RMX-500 can be used as a controller. SOUND CARD This unit is equipped with “sound card/USB audio interface”. Installing the software Software end user license agreement This Software End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is between you (both the individual installing the Program and any single legal entity for which the individual is acting) (“You” or “Your”) and PIONEER CORPORATION (“Pioneer”). TAKING ANY STEP TO SET UP OR INSTALL THE PROGRAM MEANS THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. PERMISSION TO DOWNLOAD AND/OR USE THE PROGRAM IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED ON YOUR FOLLOWING THESE TERMS. WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC APPROVAL IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE THIS AGREEMENT VALID AND ENFORCEABLE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE PROGRAM AND MUST STOP INSTALLING IT OR UNINSTALL IT, AS APPLICABLE. 1 DEFINITIONS 1 “Documentation” means written documentation, specifications and help content made generally available by Pioneer to aid in installing and using the Program. 2 “Program” means all or any part of Pioneer’s software licensed to You by Pioneer under this Agreement. 2 PROGRAM LICENSE 1 Limited License. Subject to this Agreement’s restrictions, Pioneer grants to You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, license (without the right to sublicense): a To install a single copy of the Program in Your computer or mobile device, to use the Program only for Your personal pur- pose complying with this Agreement and the Documentation (“Authorized Use”); b To use the Documentation in support of Your Authorized Use; and c To make one copy of the Program solely for backup pur- poses, provided that all titles and trademark, copyright and restricted rights notices are reproduced on the copy. 2 Restrictions. You will not copy or use the Program or Documentation except as expressly permitted by this Agreement. You will not transfer, sublicense, rent, lease or lend the Program, or use it for third-party training, commercial time-sharing or service bureau use. You will not Yourself or through any third party modify, reverse engineer, disassemble or decompile the Program, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law, and then only after You have notified Pioneer in writing of Your intended activities. 3 Ownership. Pioneer or its licensor retains all right, title and interest in and to all patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and other intellectual property rights in the Program and Documentation, and any derivative works thereof. You do not acquire any other rights, express or implied, beyond the limited license set forth in this Agreement. 4 No Support. Pioneer has no obligation to provide support, maintenance, upgrades, modifications or new releases for the Program or Documentation under this Agreement. 3 WARRANTY DISCLAIMER THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, AND YOU AGREE TO USE THEM AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, PIONEER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, ACCURACY, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. 4 EXPORT CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS You may not use or otherwise export or re-export the Program except as authorized by United States law and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Program was obtained. In particular, but without limitation, the Program may not be exported or re-exported (a) into any U.S.-embargoed countries or (b) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's Specially Designated Nationals List or the U.S. Department of Commerce Denied Persons List or Entity List. By using the Program, you represent and war- rant that you are not located in any such country or on any such list. You also agree that you will not use the Program for any purposes prohibited by United States law, including, without limitation, the development, design, manufacture, or production of nuclear, missile, or chemical or biological weapons. 5 U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The Program and Documentations are “commercial computer software” and “commercial computer software documentation” as those terms are defined in 48 C.F.R. §252.227-7014 (a) (1) (2007) and 252.227-7014 En 3
