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4. More advanced operation

 

 

Effect time setting

When an effect is activated, using the Jog wheel can adjust the effect time.

The effect time parameter is shown in the parameter display.

NOTE

When the scratch function turns on, the effect time cannot be controlled with the Jog wheel.

Synchronizing the effect time with the

BPM

When an effect is activated and FX SYNC key is turned on (FX SYNC key lights), using the Jog wheel can change the effect beat synchronized with the BPM.

The effect beat parameter is shown in the parameter display.

NOTE

When scratch function turns on, the effect beat cannot be controlled with the Jog wheel.

Effect level setting

When an effect is activated , pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing the activated effect key enters the effect level setting mode. In this mode, using the Jog wheel can change the effect level.

The effect level parameter is shown in the parameter display.

FLANGER

Pressing the FLANGE key activates the Flanger effect.

Effect time: 10msec – 16sec (default: 500msec)

Effect beat: 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1, 1/2 (default: 1)

Effect level: 0 – 100 (default: 75)

ECHO

Pressing the ECHO key activates the Echo effect. Effect time: 1msec – 3,500msec (default: 500msec)

Effect beat: 2, 1, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 (default: 1)

Effect level: 0 – 100 (default: 75)

FILTER

Pressing the FILTER key activates the Low pass filter effect.

Effect time: 10msec – 16sec (default: 2sec)

Effect beat: 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1, 1/2 (default: 4)

Effect level: 0 – 100 (default: 75)

Filter effect has two operation modes, manual mode and auto mode. In manual mode, filter frequency can be controlled with the Jog wheel. In auto mode, filter frequency is moved automatically followed by BPM and effect beat parameter.

Pressing and holding the FILTER key more than 1.5 seconds changes the filter effect mode.

NOTE

When filter effect mode is set to manual mode, you can move the filter frequency using with the Jog wheel even if the scratch function

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CD-X1700 specifications

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