BASIC OPERATIONS (Cont.)

3) Press the OUT BUTTON (15) to set the ending point for your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 17). The IN BUTTON (15) and OUT BUTTON (15) LEDs will immediately begin to flash rapidly, indicating the SEAMLESS LOOP mode has been activated.

VFD LOOP INDICATORS - During a seamless loop, the RELOOP indica- tor (58) will turn on in the VFD Display (3) indicating a loop is active.

Figure 18

Exiting a loop - To exit a SEAMLESS LOOP, press the OUT BUTTON (15). The IN BUTTON (15) and OUT BUTTON (15) LEDs will remain on, but will stop flashing. Music playback will resume normal play. The IN BUTTON (15) and OUT BUTTON (15) LEDs will remain on to remind you that a loop is stored in memory.

Figure 19

Replay Loop - The RELOOP (15) function allows you to return to your stored loop at any time. The IN BUTTON (15) and OUT BUTTON (15) LEDs will indicate a loop is stored in memory, and may be played at any time. To replay the loop, press the RELOOP BUTTON (15). The IN BUTTON (15) and OUT BUTTON (15) LEDs will again begin to flash indicating SEAMLESS LOOP mode has been activated and your stored loop will immediately begin to play.

Figure 20

Please note: Only the ending point of the loop may be edited. You may make your loop shorter or longer. Before you can edit your seamless loop you obviously must first create a seamless loop to edit. If you haven’t created a SEAMLESS LOOP, follow the instructions in step 10 to create a loop. If a SEAMLESS LOOP has already been created, press the RELOOP BUTTON (15) to activate your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 20) if it is not already activated. To edit your seamless loop’s ending point:

1)Press the OUT BUTTON (15) to return to normal play from the loops cue point. (Figure 19). This will disengage the SEAMLESS LOOP mode and allows you to edit the loops ending point.

2)Press the OUT BUTTON (15) again when you reach your new ending point (Figure 19).

-FOR A SHORTER LOOP: Press the OUT BUTTON (15) at sooner point in the track (Figure 19).

-FOR LONGER LOOP: Press the OUT BUTTON (15) at later point in the track (Figure 19).

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Radius 3000 specifications

The American Audio Radius 3000 is a versatile and powerful DJ controller designed for both aspiring and professional DJs. This innovative device stands out due to its user-friendly features, high-quality build, and extensive capabilities, making it an ideal choice for live performances as well as studio sessions.

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