SHIFT function. When KEY SHIFT function is turned on / backlight, the harmonic KEY can manual- ly be adjusted independent of Pitch (via the Jog Wheel). For example you can adjust the harmonic NOTE: (KEY) of a track without affecting the speed (TEMPO).
The C.504 features up to
KEY shift control range is determined with pitch range setting.
When pitch range is set to 4%, KEY shift value can be set in 0.05% steps. When pitch range is set to 8%, KEY shift value can be set in 0.1% steps. When pitch range is set to 16%, KEY shift value can be set in 0.2% steps.
When pitch range is set to 32%, or 100%, the KEY shift control function does not work. Pressing and holding the KEY SHFT button then moving the Jog wheel sets the KEY value.
NOTE:
When the KEY LOCK function is activated, the KEY SHIFT function does not work (and vice versa). The KEY shift value shown in LCD is a value combined with any changes made by using the slider (Pitch Fader).
3-3. Brake
Brake function simulates the braking audio just like turning off an analog turntable. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button while unit is playing performs the braking.
Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button during the braking starts the music again with current tempo. When brake function is activated, the BRAKE button lights blue.
Set the brake time
Pressing and holding the BRAKE button then using the Jog wheel adjusts the brake time. Brake time can be set to 0.1 to 5 seconds in 0.1 sec. steps. Default brake time is 2.5 sec.
3-4. Vinyl
When the VINYL button is activated, scratching can be performed with the Jog wheel.
NOTE:
VINYL mode overrides most other play modes and effects*
For 3 seconds after the flash start with CUE 1, 2, 3 buttons, or cuing with CUE button, backward direction of scratching cannot be performed
Backward direction of the scratching can be performed up to 7 seconds. When VINYL function is on, the Jog wheel works as the search dial.
*When filter effect is activated with manual mode, VINYL mode cannot be performed with the Jog wheel.
3-5. Reverse Play
The C.504 features the reverse play function. Pressing the REV button changes playback direction. When playback is reversed, the REV button will light blue.
