Key control, Brake, Scratching, Set the brake time

4-1. Key control

The CD-X1500 features up to +/-16% key control. Key control range is determined with tempo range

setting.

When tempo and key control range is set to 8%, key value can be set in 0.1% steps. When tempo and key control range is set to 16%, key value can be set in 0.2% steps. When tempo control range is

set to 0%, 32%, or 100%, key control function does not work.

Pressing and holding the KEY key then moving the Jog wheel sets the key control value.

Note that the key value shows a total of the value together with any changes made by using the slider.

NOTE

…When the key original function is acti- vated, the key control function does not work.

4-3. Brake

Brake function simulates the braking audio just like turning off the analog turntable. Pressing the BRAKE key turns the brake function on and off. When brake function is activated, the BRAKE key lights.

Set the brake time

Pressing and holding the BRAKE key then using the Jog wheel adjusts the brake time. Brake time can be set to 1 to 5 seconds in 0.1 sec. steps.

Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE key while unit is playing performs the braking.

Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE key during the braking starts the music again with current tempo.

4-2. Scratching

When SCRATCH key is activated, scratching can be performed with the Jog wheel.

NOTE

…For 3 seconds after the flash start or cuing with CUE 1-3 key, or cuing with CUE key, backward direction of scratching cannot be performed. During SCRATCH key light is off, scratching cannot be performed. Once it lights again, scratching can be performed.

…When SEARCH function is on, the Jog wheel works as the search dial. When filter effect is turned on, scratch function is automatically turned off.

4-4. FILTER

The CD-X1500 includes a filter effect. Pressing the FILTER key turns the effect on and off. When

filter effect is turned on, the FILTER key lights. In this case, using the Jog wheel moves the cut off frequency for the filter.

NOTE

…When search function is turned on, Jog wheel works as the search dial. When scratch function is turned on, FILTER effect is automatically turned off.

TASCAM CD-X1500 DUAL CD PLAYER 15