Using the D Beam Controller
E-80 Music Workstation
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D Beam functions
The D Beam Controller has two sensors that detect
motion (such as your hand or body movements) in
front of it. These “sensed” positions are translated into
MIDI messages that can be assigned to a variety of
parameters.
(1) If you want to assign another function to the D
BEAM without actually selecting it, press and hold
the D BEAM button that is assigned to the func-
tion you wish to use.
If you also wish to switch this function on, briefly
press the corresponding button.
There are 4 groups (DJ GEAR, SOUND EFX, INSTRUM.
and CONTROLS).
(2) Press the field that corresponds to the desired
function (see below).
(3) Use the [DJ≈GEAR], [SOUND≈EFX], [INSTRUM] and
[CONTROLS] fields to select the remaining groups
and assign the desired function as well.
The assignments of all four groups (DJ GEAR, SOUND
EFX, INSTRUM, CONTROLS) will be written to a User
Program (one per group), so that you can also alter-
nate between these groups while playing – and still
use your favorite settings.
● Vinyl RPM—Allows you to simulate the sound you hear
when manually turning a vinyl record to locate (cue) the
position where you wish to start playback.
● Cutting—This is a very powerful filter effect that allows
you to suppress the high frequencies in a rhythmic way
(like a DJ does sometimes).
● TT Motor—Simulates the effect you hear when you sud-
denly stop a turntable: the playback speed decreases,
while the pitch drops and the sound becomes muffled.
● Scratching—The D Beam Controller can be used for add-
ing scratch noises. You know what that is, don’t you…?
● Tape Rewind—Allows you add the sound you hear when
you rewind a cassette tape without stopping playback
(the music plays backwards and at high speed).
Here, you can select various “noises” to be added to
your music simply by moving your hand over the D
Beam. We will not try to describe them: just try them
out!
If necessary, use the [PAGE¥1]~[PAGE¥3] fields to go
to another page.
In this case, the D Beam will play musical notes. The
pitch and chords of those patterns depend on the
notes you play on the keyboard. Please try out the
options on offer. It’s the quickest way to find out
how they sound and work.
If necessary, use the [PAGE¥1] and [PAGE¥2] fields to
switch pages.
The options on this page allow you to control one of
the E-80’s functions:
If necessary, use the [PAGE¥1]~[PAGE¥4] fields to go
to another page.
Note: If you plan to use the D Beam Controller while control-
ling the Arranger, it is probably a good idea to activate its Hold
function (page 89).
DJ Gear
Sound EFX
Instrum
Controls