4. More advanced operation

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4-1. Key control

The CD-X1700 features up to +/-16% key control. Key control range is determined with tempo range setting.

When tempo and key control range is set to 8%, key value can be set in 0.1% steps. When tempo and key control range is set to 16%, key value can be set in 0.2% steps. When tempo control range is set to 0%, 32%, or 100%, the key control function does not work.

Pressing and holding the KEY key then moving the Jog wheel sets the key control value.

Note that the key value shows a total of the value together with any changes made by using the slider.

NOTE

…When the key original function is acti- vated, the key control function does not work.

4-3. Brake

Brake function simulates the braking audio just like turning off the analog turntable. Pressing the BRAKE key turns the brake function on and off. When brake function is activated, BRAKE key lights.

Set the brake time

Pressing and holding the BRAKE key 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.

Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE key while unit is playing performs the braking.

Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE key during the braking starts the music again with current tempo.

4-2. Scratching

When the SCRATCH key is activated, scratching can be performed with the Jog wheel.

NOTE

…For 3 seconds after the flash start or cuing with CUE 1-3 key, or cuing with CUE key, backward direction of scratching cannot be performed

…Backward direction of the scratching can be performed up to 7 seconds.

…When SEARCH function is on, the Jog wheel works as the search dial.

When filter effect is activated with manual mode, scratch function cannot be performed with the Jog wheel (page 16).

4-4. Effects

The CD-X1700 includes three effects, Flanger, Echo, and Filter. One effect can be activated at the same time.

Pressing one of the effect keys can activate the effect.

Pressing the FX SYNC key synchronize the effect time with the BPM.

Pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing one of effect key can adjust the effect level with the Jog wheel.

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CD-X1700 specifications

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