Pioneer DJm-909 Effect Functions, Types of Effects, Beat Effector effects linked to BPM

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EFFECT FUNCTIONS

Types of Effects

This unit is equipped with a beat effector linked to the BPM, and fader effector linked to the channel or cross fader, producing a total of 50 basic effects, but an even wider variety of effects can be produced by varying the parameters of each effect.

Beat Effector (effects linked to BPM)

 

Name

Function

FX ADJ. Parameter (touch panel)

 

 

 

 

1

DELAY (*1)

In time with BPM, outputs repeat sound once.

Set delay time of 1/8 to 8/1 of each beat of BPM.

 

 

 

 

2

ECHO (*1)

In time with BPM, outputs repeat sound

Set delay time of 1/8 to 8/1 of each beat of BPM.

 

 

several times, while diminishing.

 

 

 

 

 

3

PAN ECHO (*1)

In time with BPM, outputs repeat sound,

Set delay time of 1/8 to 8/1 of each beat of BPM.

 

 

alternately to left and right.

 

 

 

 

 

4

PITCH ECHO (*1)

In time with BPM, outputs repeat sound

Set delay time of 1/8 to 2/1 of each beat of BPM; and

 

 

while changing pitch.

set pitch shifter up or down.

 

 

 

 

5

REVERSE DELAY (*1)

In time with BPM, outputs repeat sound in

Set delay time of 1/8 to 8/1 of each beat of BPM.

 

 

reverse of playback direction.

 

 

 

 

 

6

DUCKING ECHO (*1)

Outputs repeat sound when input sound level

Set delay time of 1/8 to 8/1 of each beat of BPM.

 

 

drops below a certain point.

 

 

 

 

 

7

ROLL (*2)

With the turning ON of the EFFECT switch as

Set effect time of 1/8 to 8/1 of each beat of BPM.

 

 

a trigger, the input sound is recorded, and the

 

 

 

recorded sound is repeated in units of

 

 

 

individual beat.

 

 

 

 

 

8

HOLD ECHO (*1) (*2)

In time with BPM, outputs repeat sound several

Set delay time of 1/8 to 8/1 of each beat of BPM.

 

 

times while diminishing. Repeat sound is

 

 

 

preserved even if EFFECT switch is turned OFF.

 

 

 

 

 

9

MULTI TAP DELAY (*1)

Output delay sound in time with beat, at

Set delay time of 1/4 to 1/1 of each beat of BPM; select

 

 

intervals of preset delay time.

delay pattern; and set feedback ON/OFF.

 

 

 

 

10

RAIN (*1)

Outputs sound with feeling of being in water.

Set delay time of 1/8 to 8/1 of each beat of BPM.

 

 

 

 

11

REVERB1 (*1)

Produces reverberation sound similar to that

8 patterns can be set based on different filters.

 

 

of a garage-sized room.

 

 

 

 

 

12

REVERB2 (*1)

Produces reverberation sound similar to that

8 patterns can be set based on different filters.

 

 

of a large hall.

 

 

 

 

 

13

REVERB3 (*1)

Hall reverberation (echo) is added to sound

Set delay time of 1/8 to 4/1 of each beat of BPM.

 

 

lag timed to BPM.

 

 

 

 

 

14

PITCH SHIFTER1

Allows changing of pitch within range of ± 1

Set amount of pitch shift.

 

 

octave.

 

 

 

 

 

15

PITCH SHIFTER2

Outputs three types of pitches together with

Set type of changing pitch harmonies.

 

 

preset pitches.

 

 

 

 

 

16

PAN

In time with BPM, outputs sound alternately

Set right-left allocation time in units of 1/8 to 8/1 of each

 

 

to left and right.

beat of BPM.

 

 

 

 

17

TRANS

In time with BPM, cut sound.

Set cut time in units of 1/8 to 8/1 of each beat of BPM.

 

 

 

 

18

RHYTHM TRANS

Cut sound in time with BPM and preset

Set effect time of 1/2 to 2/1 of each beat of BPM; and

 

 

pattern.

select cut pattern.

 

 

 

 

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TRANS PAN

In time with BPM, cut long-period PAN

Set cut time in units of 1/16 to 1/1 of each beat of BPM;

 

 

outputs at set time.

and set PAN period.

 

 

 

 

20

TREMOLO

Produces wavering sound by applying tonal

Set modulation period based on beats calculated from

 

 

modulation.

BPM.

 

 

 

 

21

VIBRATO

Apply modulation to frequency, thus

Set modulation period based on beats calculated from

 

 

producing tonal variation.

BPM.

 

 

 

 

(*1) When the channel fader or cross fader is used to lowering sound volume, no effect sounds will be heard, even if monitor SELECT switch is set to the [EFFECT] position.

(*2) When EFFECT switch is turned OFF, no effect sounds will be heard even if the monitor SELECT switch is set to the [EFFECT] position.

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Contents DJM-909 DRB1349 Important Notice Features ContentsMIC Checking AccessoriesConnecting Input Components ConnectionsOutput Connections Connecting Foot Switch and Headphones front panelConnections Top Panel Part Names and FunctionsDJM-909 Part Names and Functions BOOTH/SESSION OUT25 C.F.1 Fader Start indicator 22 CH-1 Reverse indicator32 CH-2 Reverse indicator 24 CH-1 Fader Start indicator39 CH-1 effect parameter adjust button FX ADJ 38 CH-1 effect bank buttons and indicators Bank 1, 2Touch Panel 50 CH-2 effect switch and indicator Effect Lock ON/OFF/ON 43 CH-1 effect switch and indicator Effect Lock ON/OFF/ON49 CH-2 effect mix ratio/depth adjust dial MIX/DEPTH 45 CH-2 effect bank buttons and indicators Bank 1, 2Front Panel 73 72 Rear PanelTouch Panel Display Contents Bank Touch Panel Display SelectionTouch panel main Automatic Mode BPM CountingAuto lights in auto mode BPM value display BPM CountingFader Operations Adjusting Fader Lever Operating SensationFader Start Function Cross fader start play and back cue play Fader OperationsName Function FX ADJ. Parameter touch panel Effect FunctionsTypes of Effects Beat Effector effects linked to BPMEffect Functions Fader Effector effects linked to channel or cross fader Use touch panel’s Cross Fader button to select fader Using the Effect FunctionsSet Effect switch to on or Lock on Use the MIX/DEPTH dial to set the roll sound levelChange the effect Presetting EffectsLeave the effect selection Bank Edit menu Beat effects Effect ParametersFader effects Touch PHASER1Fader Multi TAP MIC Block DiagramProblem Possible Cause Countermeasure TroubleshootingPhono Electrical Section, etc SpecificationsAccessories Audio Section
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