Midi Connections: DJX-1 Foot Switch (Trigger)
The foot switch on the DJX-1 can be used for several different
purposes.
First you can use it as an assignable trigger. Similar to
how you can assign
the different knobs and ribbon controller to provide different
functions on the DJX-1.
By using your foot to control these various features, you
are able to free up your hands
for other purposes. See the table below for the functions
that can be assigned and
trigger from the foot switch. (Note: you will have to buy
a foot switch. There are
several kinds of foot switches available. The cheapest one
sold by Yamaha cost
about $20.00. It is basically an on off switch. You can
by others which are more
like a dimmer switch and allow you to vary the pressure
of the pedel and therefore
vary the effect sensitivity.)
|
Footswitch Function
|
Effect/Result
|
| Sustain |
Damper Pedal or Sustain
while playing keyboard |
| Arpeggiator Hold |
Turns on and off the arpeggiator for hands free operation
(See page 37 to 39 of your manual for arpeggiator
information)
|
| Start/Stop |
Same as the star and
stop button in song mode and style mode. (See page 41
through 45 of your manual for information about the
Start/Stop features.) |
| Lead In/Lead Out |
Same as the lead in/out
button (See page 46 through 47 of your manual for information
about the Lead In/Out features.) |
| Tap |
This allows you to tap
out the BPM (Tempo) with your foot. It also
allows you to chage the tempo of a song while it is
playing. |
(First see page 6 about assigning the ribbon controller,
foot switch and knobs. Then see
page 63 and 64 of your DJX-1 Manual for more information
about assigning knobs.)
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