Pioneer RMX-1000 Professional DJ Effector and Sampler Remix Station Instruction Manual

RMX-1000
REMIX STATION
TABLE DE REMIXAGE
REMIX-STATION

RMX-1000 Professional DJ Effector and Sampler Remix Station

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WARNING
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit  or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power  cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a  while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
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The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

CAUTION
The ON, STANDBY switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit,  you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from  the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).
When using this product, confirm the safety information shown on the bottom of the unit.

How to read this manual
The names of displays, menus, and buttons in this manual are enclosed in brackets. (e.g. [MASTER] channel, [ON/OFF], [File] menu)

Quick Start Guide

Features
This unit is a remixing station for DJs consisting of four effect sections. It allows tracks to be arranged in real time with intuitive operation.
SCENE FX
Through the operation of turning the control, new sounds can be added to the currently playing track and breaks can be created at the desired positions to achieve a new sound for the track. Ten types of effects and two sub parameters can be combined to achieve highly individualistic DJ remixing performances.
ISOLATE FX
The sounds of specific instruments can be isolated and their rhythm and tone changed in the same way as a DJ mixer’s EQ controls are operated. One of four effects can be selected and applied at separate rates for the low, mid and high frequencies.
X-PAD FX
By operating the touchpad, new sounds can be added to the original track in beat with the track’s rhythm. Various sounds can be added to tracks and remixed using four preset internal sound sources or by loading sampled sound sources from SD memory cards.
RELEASE FX
The currently playing track and the effect sound can be transitioned smoothly simply by operating the lever. Three types of effects and a lever switch allow you to create highly individualistic arrangements.
QUANTIZE
The track’s beat positions are analyzed in real time and the timing for producing the effects and the X-PAD FX sounds is adjusted automatically. The sounds can be played in tempo with the track, even when operated roughly. remixbox The included dedicated application software can be used to change the parameter values and types of this unit, letting you customize it to achieve an effect machine suiting your personal tastes.
RMX-1000
Plug-in A VST/AU Plug-in letting you launch the functions of this unit on a computer is provided. With it, the RMX-1000 can be used as a controller.

Operation overview

1. What’s in the box
   = page 5
2. Connecting the input/output terminals
   = page 6
3. Preparations for using the effects
   = page 8
4. Using the SCENE FX function
   = page 8
5. Using the ISOLATE FX function
   = page 8
6. Using the X-PAD FX function
   = page 8
7. Using the RELEASE FX function
   = page 8

What’s in the box

• CD-ROM
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Power cord
• Warranty card
• Operating instructions (this document)

Connecting the input/output terminals
Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections.
Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.
Be sure to use the power cord and AC adapter included with this product.
Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included USB cable.
Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected.

Example of connections

• To connect to the [SEND] and [RETURN] terminals on the DJ mixer
  
• To connect between the DJ player and DJ mixer
  
• To connect to the DJ mixer’s [MASTER OUT] terminals
  

Cord hook
Hook the AC adapters’ power cord here.

• The sound will be interrupted if the AC adapter’s power cord is disconnected from the unit during playback.

Using the cord hook
Hook the AC adapter’s power cord onto the cord hook to fasten it in place. This prevents the power cord from being accidentally pulled, causing the plug to get disconnected from the terminal.

• The sound will be interrupted if the AC adapter’s power cord is disconnected from the unit during playback.
  1. As shown on the diagram below, extend the tip of the power cord to approximately the center of the rear panel of this unit and hook the power cord onto the bottom side of the cord hook.
  2. As shown on the diagram below, move the tip of the power cord backin the opposite direction past the top of the cord hook, and hook the power cord onto the top  side of the cord hook.
  3 Turn the tip of the power cord so that it is facing towards you, then turn it back to create a ring as shown in the diagram and insert it intothe [DC IN] terminal of this  unit.

DC IN terminal
Connect the included AC adapter’s DC plug here. Wait until all connections of the equipment are completed before connecting the power cord.
Be sure to  use the power cord and AC adapter included with this product.
ON, STANDBY switch
This switches this unit’s power between on and standby.
USB port
Connect to a computer.
Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included
USB cable.
A USB hub cannot be used.
OUTPUT terminals
Connect these to the external input terminals on a mixer, etc.
INPUT terminals
Connect these to the external output terminals on a mixer, etc. When only [L (MONO)] is connected, the sound input to [L (MONO)] is also input to [R].

CAUTION
When connecting audio cables, only connect either RCA pin jacks or phone jacks, not both.
Interconnect the equipment in such a way that the flow of the audio signals does not loop. If looped connections are made, the circuitry could produce oscillations that may  damage the speakers, etc.
Examples of looped connections to be avoided

• Connecting a DJ mixer’s output to this unit’s input terminals then inputting this unit’s output to the same DJ mixer’s input terminals.
• Connecting the output from a DJ mixer’s [SEND] terminals to this unit’s input terminals then inputting this unit’s output to input terminals other than the [RETURN] terminals on the  same DJmixer.

Kensington security slot

Preparations for using the effects

1. Slide the [ON, STANDBY] switch on the rear panel of this unit to the [ON] position.
   
2. Check that the [INPUT] and [X-PAD] buttons are lit.
   • If the [INPUT] and [X-PAD] buttons are not lit, press the buttons to light them.
3. Turn the [INPUT LEVEL] control.
   
4. Turn the [OUTPUT LEVEL] control.
   
5. Use the effects.
   For instructions on using the various effects, see the sections below.

Using the SCENE FX function
When the control at the center is turned, an effect adding new sound to the track or removing sound from the track is applied. This lets you achieve a new sound for the track.

1. Press one of the [SCENE FX] buttons.
   
2. Turn the [SCENE FX] control.
   When the control is turned clockwise, the selected SCENE FX effect changes greatly.
   When the control is turned fully counterclockwise, the SCENE FX effect is not applied; only the original sound is output.

Using the ISOLATE FX function
When the [LOW], [MID] or [HI] control is turned, the strength of the low, mid or high frequency effect increases or decreases. It is also possible to isolate the sound of  specific instruments in the low, mid or high frequency ranges and increase or decrease the number of sounds.

1. Press one of the [ISOLATE FX] buttons.
   
2. Turn the [LOW], [MID] or [HI] control.
   

When the control is turned clockwise or counterclockwise, the selected ISOLATE FX effect changes.
When the control is set to the center position, the ISOLATE FX effect is not applied; only the original sound is output.

Using the X-PAD FX function
With this function, effects can be applied to this unit’s internal sound sources and added to the currently playing track. Instead of the internal sound sources, it is also possible to load and use sampled sound sources prepared on SD memory cards and to sample and use the currently playing sound.

1. Press one of the [X-PAD FX] buttons.
   
2. Touch the [X-PAD].
   

The selected X-PAD FX effect changes depending on the position on the [X-PAD] that is touched.

Using the RELEASE FX function
When the [RELEASE FX] lever is moved towards you, the original sound disappears and only the effect sound is output. Move the lever is back to its original position to  transition smoothly from the effect sound to the original sound.

1. Switch the [RELEASE FX] selector switch.
   
2. Move the [RELEASE FX] lever towards you.
   

The selected RELEASE FX effect changes according to the position of the lever.
When the lever is moved back to its original position, the effect turns off.
Any SCENE FX, ISOLATE FX or X-PAD FX effects that were on before are also turned off.

Operation

1. Adjusting the input and output levels (page 10)
2. Making the BPM and QUANTIZE settings (page 10)
3. SCENE FX section (page 11)
4. ISOLATE FX section (page 12)
5. X-PAD FX section (page 12)
6. RELEASE FX section (page 14)
7. FX SOURCE section (page 14)
8. FX SETTING section (page 14)

Adjusting the input and output levels

1. INPUT LEVEL control
   This adjusts the audio level input to this unit.
2. INPUT level indicator
   This displays the audio level input to this unit.
3. OUTPUT LEVEL control
   This adjusts the audio level output from this unit.
4. OUTPUT level indicator
   This displays the audio level output from this unit.
5. CONNECTION selector switch
   This switches this unit’s input/output gain.

Adjusting the input level
Turn the [INPUT LEVEL] control.
The audio level input to this unit increases as the control is turned clockwise, decreases as the control is turned counterclockwise.
The [INPUT] level indicator lights when sound is properly being input to this unit.
Adjusting the output level
Turn the [OUTPUT LEVEL] control.
The audio level output from this unit increases as the control is turned clockwise, decreases as the control is turned counterclockwise.
The [OUTPUT] level indicator lights according to the audio level being output from this unit.
Switching the input/output gain
On this unit, the input/output gain can be switched according to the connected equipment.
Slide the [CONNECTION] selector switch on the rear panel of this unit.
[SEND/RETURN (–10 dB)]: Select this when connecting to a DJ mixer’s [SEND] and [RETURN] terminals or when connecting to a DJ player’s audio output terminals.
[MASTER (+4 dB)]: Select this when connecting to a DJ mixer’s [MASTER OUT] terminals.

Making the BPM and QUANTIZE settings

1. QUANTIZE button
   This turns the QUANTIZE function on and off.
   The cycle and timing of the sound output from the X-PAD FX section is synchronized with the tempo of the currently playing track.
2. NUDGE (+, -) button
   Use this to fine-adjust the cycle and timing of the sound output from the X-PAD FX section.
3. BPM display
   When the BPM measurement mode is set to auto. this displays the automatically detected BPM value. If the value cannot be detected. the previously detected BPM value flashes.
   When the BPM measurement mode is set to manual. this displays the manually input BPM value.
4. AUTO button
   Switches the BPM measurement mode.
   [AUTO]: The BPM is measured automatically from the audio sig­nal that is being input. The [AUTO] mode is set when this units power is turned on.
   [TAP]: The BPM is input manually by tapping the [TAP] button with a finger.
   The [AUTO] BPM measurement range is BPM = 70 to 180. With some tracks it may not be possible to measure the BPM cor­ If the BPM cannot be measured, the BPM value on the display flashes. In such cases, use the [TAP] button to input the BPM manually.
5. TAP button
   When the BPM measurement mode is set to the manual input mode. tap this button with a finger to input the BPM manually.

Using the NUDGE function
The [NUDGE (+, –)] button can be used to fine-adjust the cycle and timing of the sound output from the X-PAD FX section.
Press the [+] or [–] side of the [NUDGE (+, –)] button.

• [+]: The cycle and timing of the sound output from the X-PAD FX section are advanced. When pressed and held, the cycle and timing of the sound are advanced  continuously until the button is released.
• [–]: The cycle and timing of the sound output from the X-PAD FX section are delayed. When pressed and held, the cycle and timing of the sound are delayed  continuously until the button is released.

Inputting the BPM manually
Tap the [TAP] button at least 2 times in rhythm with the beat (in quarter notes) of the sound being played.
The average value of the interval at which the [TAP] button was tapped by finger is set as the BPM.

• The BPM can be set manually by pressing the [NUDGE (+, –)] button while pressing the [TAP] button.
• The BPM can be set in steps of 0.1 by pressing the [AUTO] button while pressing the [TAP] button, then pressing the [NUDGE (+, –)] button while pressing the [AUTO] and [TAP] buttons.

SCENE FX section

1. SCENE FX indicator
   This lights when the effect is on. The color changes according to the type of [SCENE FX] button.
2. SCENE FX control
   This adjusts the selected SCENE FX effect.
3. SCENE FX buttons
   These turn the SCENE FX effects on and off.
4. SUB PARAMETER 1 control
   This adjusts SCENE FX sub parameter 1.
5. SUB PARAMETER 2 control
   This adjusts SCENE FX sub parameter 2.

Using the SCENE FX function

1. Press one of the [SCENE FX] buttons.
   Select the SCENE FX effect type.
   The button that was pressed flashes.
   • For details on the types of effects, see Types of SCENE FX effects on page 15.
   • When the selected [SCENE FX] button is pressed again, the effect turns off.
2. Turn the [SCENE FX] control.
   The selected effect is applied to the sound selected in the FX SOURCE section.
   • The strength of the effect increases when the control is turned clockwise. The strength of the effect is maximum when the control is turned fully clockwise.
   • The strength of the effect decreases when the control is turned counterclockwise. When turned fully counterclockwise, the original sound is output, with no effect  applied.
3. Turn the [SUB PARAMETER 1] control.
   • This adjusts the strength of the selected effect’s sub parameter 1.
   • The strength of the effect increases as the control is turned clockwise from the center. The strength of the effect is maximum when the control is turned fully clockwise.
   • The strength of the effect decreases as the control is turned counterclockwise from the center. The strength of the effect is minimum when the control is turned fully counterclockwise.
4. Turn the [SUB PARAMETER 2] control.
   • This adjusts the strength of the selected effect’s sub parameter 2.
   • The further the control is turned clockwise, the more the effect isstressed.
   • When turned all the way counterclockwise, the effect is minimum.

ISOLATE FX section

1. ISOLATE FX button
   These turn the ISOLATE FX effects on and off.
2. LOW, MID, and HI controls
   These adjust the strength of the low, mid and high frequencies of theselected ISOLATE FX effect.

Using the ISOLATE FX function

1. Press one of the [ISOLATE FX] buttons.
   Select the ISOLATE FX effect type.
   The button that was pressed flashes.
   • For details on the types of effects, see Types of ISOLATE FX effects on page 16.
   • When the selected [ISOLATE FX] button is pressed again, the effect turns off.
2. Turn the [LOW], [MID] or [HI] control.
   The selected effect is applied to the sound selected in the FX SOURCE section.
   • The strength of the effect enhancing the sound increases as the control is turned clockwise from the center. The strength of the effect is maximum when the control is  turned fully clockwise.
   • The strength of the effect diminishing the sound increases as he control is turned counterclockwise from the center. The strength of the effect is maximum when the  control is turned fully counterclockwise.

X-PAD FX section

1. BANK button
   Use this to load sampled sound sources from SD memory cards.
2. ROLL button
   Use this to sample the sound input to this unit and play it as a loop.
3. X-PAD FX buttons
   One of this unit’s internal sound sources or one of the sampled sound sources loaded from SD memory cards is selected and output.
   When a button is pressed, the sound is produced immediately (“one-shot sound”).
4. BANK indicator
   When loading sampled sound sources from SD memory cards, the numbers of the loadable BANKs light.
5. OVERDUB (DELETE) button
   This turns the OVERDUB function on and off.
   When the OVERDUB function is on, this button is used to delete sounds.
6. HOLD (MUTE) button
   Press this to hold the X-PAD FX effect.
   When the OVERDUB function is on, this button is used to mute sounds.
7. X-PAD
   Use this to adjust the X-PAD FX effect.
8. PITCH control
   Use this to adjust the pitch of this unit’s internal sound sources, sampled sound sources loaded from SD memory cards or sounds being played in a loop.
9. X-PAD LEVEL control
   Use this to adjust the audio level of this unit’s internal sound sources or sampled sound sources loaded from SD memory cards.
   When the [ROLL] button has been pressed, this control adjusts the balance of the volume between the audio level of the currently playing track and the sampled sound.
   a SD memory card insertion slot Load SD memory cards here.
   • Be sure to load SD memory cards in the proper front/back direction.
   • Do not forcibly insert or remove SD memory cards. Doing so could damage the SD memory card or this unit.
   • Do not insert any objects other than SD memory cards into the SD memory card insertion slot. Inserting coins or other metal objects could damage the internal  circuitry, resulting in malfunction.
   • Only SD memory cards or SDHC memory cards conforming to SD standards can be used on this unit.

Using the X-PAD FX function

1. Press one of the [X-PAD FX] buttons.
   One of this unit’s internal sound sources or one of the sampled sound sources loaded from SD memory cards is selected and output. When a button is pressed, the  sound is produced immediately.
   The pressed button lights.
   • Internal sound sources are preset at the [KICK], [SNARE], [CLAP] and [HI HAT] buttons, respectively.
   • To select a sampled sound source stored on an SD memory card, press the [X-PAD FX] button while pressing the [BANK] button.
2. Touch the [X-PAD].
   This turns the effect on.
   The effect changes according to the position on the [X-PAD] that is touched.
   • The effect turns off when you release your finger from the [X-PAD].

Sampling the currently playing sound and using the X-PAD FX function

1. Press the [ROLL] button.
   The [ROLL] button lights.
2. Touch the [X-PAD].
   The sound at the time the [X-PAD] is touched is sampled and loop playback starts.
   The number of beats  sampleddepends  on the position on the [X-PAD] that is touched.
   
3. The effect turns off when you release your finger from the [X-PAD].

Using the hold function
Press the [HOLD (MUTE)] button.
When the hold mode is turned on, the X-PAD FX effect applied directly before your finger was released from the [X-PAD] is held.

• Press the [HOLD (MUTE)] button again to turn the hold mode off.

Using the BANK function
When one of the [X-PAD FX] buttons ([KICK], [SNARE], [CLAP] or [HI HAT]) is pressed while pressing the [BANK] button, the [BANK1], [BANK2], [BANK3] or  [BANK4] sampled sound sources are loaded into the corresponding [X-PAD FX] button from the SD memory card inserted into the SD memory card slot of this unit.
! When loading sampled sound sources from SD memory cards into the [X-PAD FX] section, first use remixbox to store the sampled sound sources on the SD memory card.  For details, see the remixbox’s operating instructions.

1. Insert the SD memory card on which the sampled sound sources are stored into the SD memory card slot of this unit.
2. Press the [BANK] button to check which BANK can be loaded.
   When the [BANK] button is pressed, the [BANK] indicators flash for the BANKs at which sampled sound sources can be loaded.
3. Press one of the [X-PAD FX] buttons ([KICK], [SNARE], [CLAP] or [HI HAT]) while pressing the [BANK] button.
   The sampled sound sources stored on the SD memory card are loaded into [SLOT1] to [SLOT4] for the selected BANK.

	[KICK] button	[SNARE] button	[CLAP] button	[HI HAT] button
[BANK] button + [KICK] button	BANK1 SLOT1	BANK1 SLOT2	BANK1 SLOTS	BANK1 SLOT4
[BANK] button + [SNARE] button	BANK2 SLOT1	BANK2 SLOT2	BANK2 SLOTS	BANK2 SLOT4
[BANK) button + [CLAP] button	BANK3 SLOT1	BANK3 SLOT2	BANK3 51013	BANK3 SLOT4
[BANK] button + [HI HAT] button	BANK4 SLOT1	BANK4 5LOT2	BANK4 5LOT3	BANK4 SLOT4

• The maximum number of sampled sound sources that can be loaded is 4BANK x 4SLOT.
• The maximum length of the sampled sounds that can be set in the BANK (the total for the 4SLOT) is 16 seconds.
• 48 kHz/24-bit or 48 kHz/16-bit WAV files are supported as sound sources.
• When a lit [X-PAD FX] button is pressed while again pressing the [BANK] button, this unit’s internal sound source is selected and produced.

Using the OVERDUB function

Recording sounds and playing them
This function records four beats of the sounds stored at the [X-PAD FX] buttons and plays the sounds in a loop.

1. Press the [OVERDUB (DELETE)] button.
   The OVERDUB function turns on.
   The standby mode is set until one of the [X-PAD FX] buttons is operated.
2. Press one of the [X-PAD FX] buttons.
   When one of the [X-PAD FX] buttons is pressed, recording starts and a 4-beat loop starts playing.
   ! The sound of an [X-PAD FX] button can be added by pressing that button during loop playback.
   ! When the [OVERDUB (DELETE)] button is pressed again, the OVERDUB function turns off and playback and recording stop. The recorded sound is deleted.

Muting recorded sounds
Press one of the [X-PAD FX] buttons while pressing the [HOLD (MUTE)] button.
The sound of the [X-PAD FX] button that was pressed is muted from the recorded sound.

• When the muted [X-PAD FX] button is pressed again while pressing the [HOLD (MUTE)] button, the mute mode is canceled.
• Deleting recorded sounds
  Press one of the [X-PAD FX] buttons while pressing the [OVERDUB (DELETE)] button.
  The sound of the [X-PAD FX] button that was pressed is deleted from the recorded sound.
  Deleted sounds cannot be retrieved.

RELEASE FX section

1. RELEASE FX selector switch
   This switches the type of RELEASE FX effect.
2. RELEASE FX lever
   Use this to adjust the RELEASE FX effect.
3. RELEASE FX indicator
   This lights when the effect is turned on. It lights according to the position of the [RELEASE FX] lever.

Using the RELEASE FX function

1. Switch the [RELEASE FX] selector switch.
   Select the RELEASE FX effect.
   • For details on the types of effects, see Types of RELEASE FX effects on page 17.
2. Move the [RELEASE FX] lever towards you.
   This turns the effect on.
   The selected effect is applied to the sound selected in the FX SOURCE section.
   • The effect changes according to the position of the lever.
   • When the lever is moved back to its original position, the effect turns off. Any SCENE FX, ISOLATE FX or X-PAD FX effects that were on before are also turned off.

Types of effects

Types of SCENE FX effects
BPF ECHO
This function superimposes the input sound that has passed through the band pass filter onto the original input sound and passes this through the echo circuit before  outputting the sound.
The echo is output several times according to the multiplying factor of the input sound’s beat, with the delay sound gradually attenuating.

SCENE FX control	Sets the band pass filter’s cutoff frequency.
SUB PARAMETER 1 control	Sets the echo sound’s delay time.
SUB PARAMETER 2control	Applies a modulation effect to the output.

ECHO
The echo is output several times according to the multiplying factor of the input sound’s beat, with the delay sound gradually attenuating.

NOISE
This function passes white noise generated internally through the band pass filter and echo before outputting it.

SCENE FX control	Sets the cutoff frequency of the filter through which the white noise passes.
SUB PARAMETER 1 control	Sets the volume of the white noise.
SUB PARAMETER 2 control	Applies a modulation effect to the white noise.

SPIRAL UP
This function adds a reverberation effect to the input sound.
When the delay time is changed, the pitch changes simultaneously.

SCENE FX control	Sets the SPIRAL’s delay time.
SUB PARAMETER 1 control	Sets the echo sound’s delay time.
SUB PARAMETER 2 control	Sets the amount of pitch shifting by which the pitch is raised.

REVERB UP
This function adds a reverberation effect to the input sound.

SCENE FX control	Use this to set the degree of the reverb effect.
SUB PARAMETER 1 control	Use this to set the degree of the reverb effect.
SUB PARAMETER 2 control	Sets the cutoff frequency of the high pass filter.

HPF ECHO
This function passes the input sound through the high pass filter and echo before outputting it.
The echo is output several times according to the multiplying factor of the input sound’s beat, with the delay sound gradually attenuating.

LPF ECHO
This function passes the input sound through the low pass filter and echo before outputting it.
The echo is output several times according to the multiplying factor of the input sound’s beat, with the delay sound gradually attenuating.

CRUSH ECHO
This function creates a sound as if the input sound were crushed and passes it through the filter and echo before outputting it.
The echo is output several times according to the multiplying factor of the input sound’s beat, with the delay sound gradually attenuating.

SCENE FX control	Sets the degree by which the input sound is crushed.
SUB PARAMETER 1 control	Sets the echo sound’s delay time.
SUB PARAMETER 2 control	Applies a modulation effect to the output.

SPIRAL DOWN
This function adds a reverberation effect to the input sound.
When the delay time is changed, the pitch changes simultaneously.

REVERB DOWN
This function adds a reverberation effect to the input soun

Types of ISOLATE FX effects
ISOLATOR
This function allows you to split the input sound into three bands – low, mid, and high – and adjust the audio level for the respective bands.

LOW control	Adjusts the audio level of the low frequencies.
MID control	Adjusts the audio level of the mid frequencies.
HI control	Adjusts the audio level of the high frequencies.

CUT/ADD
CUT: When turned counterclockwise
This function allows you to adjust the audio level of the bass drum detected in the input sound and the manual filter’s cutoff frequency.

LOW control	Adjusts the audio level of the bass drum detected in the input sound.
MID control	Applies the sound other than the bass drum detected in the input sound to the high pass filter.
HI control	Applies the sound other than the bass drum detected in the input sound to the low pass filter.

ADD: When turned clockwise
This function lets you apply a 1/8-beat delay sound according to the multiplying factor of the input sound’s beat.

LOW control	Adjusts the audio level of the low frequency delay sound.
MID control	Adjusts the audio level of the mid frequency delay sound.
HI control	Adjusts the audio level of the high frequency delay sound.

TRANS/ROLL
TRANS: When turned counterclockwise
This function cuts the input sound according to the multiplying factor of the beat set at the position of the control.

LOW control	Adjusts the amount by which the low frequency sound is cut.
MID control	Adjusts the amount by which the mid frequency sound is cut.
HI control	Adjusts the amount by which the high frequency sound is cut.

ROLL: When turned clockwise
This function records the input sound starting from the point when the [LOW], [MID] or [HI] control is turned and outputs the recorded sound repeatedly according to the  multiplying factor of the beat set at the position of the control.

LOW control	Adjusts the cycle at which the low frequency sound is output repeatedly.
MID control	Adjusts the cycle at which the mid frequency sound is output repeatedly.
HI control	Adjusts the cycle at which the high frequency sound is output repeatedly.

GATE/DRIVE
GATE: When turned counterclockwise
This function outputs the portion of the input sound that has a level higher than the threshold level, cutting the portion of the input sound with a lower level.

LOW control	Adjusts the threshold level of the low frequency sound.
MID control	Adjusts the threshold level of the mid frequency sound.
HI control	Adjusts the threshold level of the high frequency sound.

DRIVE: When turned clockwise
This function distorts the input sound.

LOW control	Adjusts the amount by which the low frequency sound is distorted.
MID control	Adjusts the amount by which the mid frequency sound is distorted.
HI control	Adjusts the amount by which the high frequency sound is distorted.

Using the included software

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Changing this unit’s settings

Changing the MIDI settings
The following buttons are used to change the MIDI settings:

• [TAP] button: Used as the Enter button.
• [AUTO] button: Used as the Cancel button.
• [NUDGE (+, –)] button: Used to select items.

Turn on this unit’s power while pressing the [QUANTIZE] button.
This unit starts up in the mode for changing the MIDI settings. The setting items are displayed on the BPM display.

Press the [+] or [-] side of the [NUDGE (+, -)] button.

Select whether to change the MIDI channel or MIDI button type.

• If [CH] or numbers are displayed: MIDI channel changing mode
• If [btn] or letters are displayed: MIDI button type changing mode

Press the [TAP] button.
Switch to the mode for changing the MIDI channel or the one for chang­ing the MIDI button type.
The MIDI channel number or MIDI button type flashes on the BPM sr)137.
Press the [+] or [—] side of the [NUDGE (+, —)] button.
Select and change the MIDI channel or MIDI button type. The values below can be selected for each of these.

• MIDI channel: [1] to [16]
• MIDI button type: [tGL (toggle)] or [trG (trigger)]

Press the [TAP] button.
The selected setting is stored.
The stored setting flashes rapidly on the 8PM display.

• When this unit’s power is turned off. the mode for changing the MIDI settings is quit.
• The settings on this unit upon shipment from the factory are as follows:
• MIDI channel: [1]
• MIDI button type: [tGL (toggle)]

Block Diagram

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Specifications

AC adapter
Power ……………………….. AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Rated current ………………………………… 0.4 A
Rated output ……………………………. DC 5 V, 2 A
General – Main Unit
Power consumption ……………………………………… 1.4 A
Main unit weight ………………………………………………… 1.3 kg
Max. external dimensions …………. 334 mm (W) x 57 mm (H) x 157 mm (D)
Tolerable operating temperature …………………………………. +5 °C to +35 °C
Tolerable operating humidity …………………. 5 % to 85 % (no condensation)
Audio Section
Sampling rate ……………………………………………………48 kHz
A/D, D/A converter ………………………………………..24 bits
Frequency response……………………………………. 20 Hz to 20 kHz
S/N ratio (rated output)
When CONNECTION is set to “SEND/RETURN (–10 dB)” ……… 102 dB
When CONNECTION is set to “MASTER (+4 dB)” …………………… 98 dB
Total harmonic distortion …………………………………….0.005 %
Headroom …………………………………………………… 20 dB
Input level / Input impedance
When CONNECTION is set to “SEND/RETURN (–10 dB)”…………………… –10 dBV/22 k W or greater
When CONNECTION is set to “MASTER (+4 dB)”……………………………………+4 dBu/22 k W or greater
Output level / Load impedance / Output impedance
When CONNECTION is set to “SEND/RETURN (–10 dB)” …………………….–10 dBV/10 k W/1 k W or less
When CONNECTION is set to “MASTER (+4 dB)”……………………………. +4 dBu/10 k W/1 k W or less
Input / Output terminals
INPUT terminals
RCA pin jacks ………………………..1 set
Phone jack (Ø
6.3 mm) …………………………………….1 set
OUTPUT terminals
RCA pin jacks ………………………………1 set
Phone jack (Ø
6.3 mm) ………………………………….1 set
USB terminal
B type …………………………………1 set
The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.
The software screens used in these operating instructions are from the development stage and may differ from the actual screens.

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Documents / Resources

Pioneer RMX-1000 Professional DJ Effector and Sampler Remix Station [pdf] Instruction Manual RMX-1000, RMX-1000 Professional DJ Effector and Sampler Remix Station, Professional DJ Effector and Sampler Remix Station, DJ Effector and Sampler Remix Station, Effector and Sampler Remix Station, Sampler Remix Station, Remix Station

References

• User Manual