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VII. BPM Tempo Function (DJ-70mkII)

The synchronization of multiple Samples has always been difficult. The DJ-70mkII contains new BPM functions

that make this operation a breeze. By using the TAP button, the DJ-70MkII can automatically calculate the tempo

of your Sample. Using the MASTER BPM control, you can then modify the playback speed of the stored Samples

to synchronize the tempos. This enables you to change the speed of a SONG recorded in the internal sequencer

as well as the Sampled grooves. In other words, your Samples will always be in perfect sync.

Each Sample includes a BPM parameter which should be set to match the actual tempo of the Sample. This

parameter can be set either manually or by using the “Tap” procedure. Use the following procedure to set the

BPM parameter manually:

1) Press INDEX, use the DOWN CURSOR button to highlight “Sampling” and press S1.

2) Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight “Sample” and press S1.

3) Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the desired Sample and press S1.

4) Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight “BPM” and the VALUE DIAL to select “On” (if necessary).

5) Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight “BPM Value” and the VALUE dial to set the tempo to match that of your

Sample.

If you are not sure exactly what tempo your Sample is, you can set it using the “Tap” function. Use the following

procedure to set the BPM parameter by using the “Tap” function:

1) Press INDEX, use the DOWN CURSOR button to highlight “Sampling,” and press S1.

2) Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight “Sample” and press S1.

3) Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the desired Sample and press S1.

4) Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight “BPM” and the VALUE DIAL to select “On” (if necessary).

5) Press F3 (BPM Tap). The current BPM value for your Sample will be displayed.

6) Hold the F4 key (the default value for “Orig Key”) and press HOLD so it is lit. Release the F4 key and your

Sample should continue to play.

7) Repeatedly press the CUE/TAP button in time with your Sample. You should hear a metronome sounding at

the tempo you tap (the metronome beep is set to quarter notes).

8) When the metronome sounds in time with your Sample, press F1 (Set). The “BPM Value” should now be set

to the tempo you tapped in.

Once you have set the BPM values for all Samples you wish to sync, you can use the master BPM setting to

select a master tempo for all Samples whose BPM parameter is set to “On.” It is important to note that this

procedure will only work properly if the BPM value of the Samples (as set above) reflects their actual tempo. As

with the BPM values for the individual Samples, the master BPM value can be set manually or by using the “Tap”

function. Use the following procedure to manually adjust the master BPM setting:

1) Press PERFORM so it is lit.

2) Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight “PLAY” and press S1.

3) Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight “BPM” and use the VALUE dial to set the master tempo.

Use the following procedure to set the master BPM value with the “Tap” function:

1) Press RPS so it is lit.

2) Press F3 (BPM Tap). The current master BPM value will be displayed.

3) Repeatedly press the TAP button at the desired tempo. The metronome will start sounding as soon as you

press the Tap button (the metronome beep is set to quarter notes).

4) Once the metronome is sounding at the correct tempo, press F1 (Set). This will set the master BPM value to

the tempo you tapped in.

NOTE: The master BPM setting also adjusts the tempo of the RPS sequencer. This allows you to change the

master tempo while maintaining synchronization of the Sample and sequence data.

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