Matching the Beats PER Minute BPM | Numark Industries CDN-20S

CDN-20S

MATCHING THE BEATS PER MINUTE (BPM)

Match the tempo by monitoring the music of both PLAYER A and PLAYER B by ear and adjusting the pitch. When the tempo of the music of the selected CD player is slow compared to the tempo of the other player, move the slider to the (+) side and match the tempo. When faster, move the pitch slider to the (-) side. The following description is for the case of matching the pitch of PLAYER B to the pitch of the music being played on PLAYER A.

Press PLAY/PAUSE to start PLAYER A	Press PLAY/PAUSE to start PLAYER B
PLAYER A is playing	Both CD players are playing discs.

When PLAYER B is slow compared to PLAYER A speed up PLAYER B

Listen to PLAYER B in your headphones

When PLAYER B is fast compared to PLAYER A slow down PLAYER B

BEAT MATCHING USING PITCH BEND

If you find the BPM’s (Beats Per Minute or Tempos) are the same, however, the drum beats are not matched you will need to temporarily change the pitch. This description is for the case of matching the beat of PLAYER B to the beat of the music being played on PLAYER A. (This procedure can be done on either PLAYER).

After matching the BPM’s adjust the pitch temporarily as follows:

When PLAYER B is ahead press the

When PLAYER B is behind press the

The pitch changes automatically while the or button is being. The more you press the button the more you change. Releasing the button results in a return to the original pitch. (So the BPM’s are once again the same.)

RELAY-FADER PLAY

To relay tracks:

Press the RELAY-FADER START button while CDs are in both sides of the unit. Put both sides in SINGLE play mode while learning this function. Press play on PLAYER A of the unit. When that PLAYER A has finished play it will send a signal to PLAYER B to start play. You will see PLAYER B start play and PLAYER A pause and cue to the beginning of the next track. When PLAYER B has completed play PLAYER A will start.

For fader start:

Follow the directions for connecting your fader start mixer. Active the RELAY-FADER button. Following the directions in your fader start mixer manual.

Note: In relay mode the play command is sent at the end of specified play. If the unit is in SINGLE mode the play command will start at the end of the track. If the unit is in CONTINUOUS mode the play command will be sent at the end of the full CD. Two CDs will play continuously, alternating from side to side. This feature will also work in program mode; however, if the sides are also in SINGLE mode the same number of tracks programmed should be the same. Play will stop at the end of the last track.

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CDN-20S specifications

Numark Industries has long been a respected name in the world of DJ equipment, and the CDN-20S is a shining example of its commitment to quality and innovation. This dual CD player is designed to enhance the performance of both amateur and professional DJs, offering a robust feature set and reliable functionality.

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