Casio XW-DJ1 User Manual

User’s Guide - Tutorial

If this is the first time you are using TRACKFORMER, please take a few moments to check the contents of the separate “User’s Guide - Basic Operation Reference” for important information about basic operations before trying to use this manual.

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Contents

djay2 for iPad/iPhone (Tutorial) ..........................................................EN-1

Using Headphones for Scratch and Mix ........................................................................................................................... EN-1

Using Auto Cut Scratching................................................................................................................................................ EN-1

Using Automix................................................................................................................................................................... EN-1

Making the CROSSFADER Curve the Scratch Direction ................................................................................................. EN-2

Inverting the Left-Right Orientation of CROSSFADER Operation....................................................................................EN-2

Changing from Deck View to the Waveform View ............................................................................................................ EN-2

Loading a Song to a Deck and Entering the Standby State .............................................................................................EN-2

Making Fine Adjustments to the Song Volume Level ....................................................................................................... EN-2

Recording a DJ Performance ...........................................................................................................................................EN-2

Specifying the TRACKFORMER Left-Right Orientation ................................................................................................... EN-3

vjay for iPad/iPhone.............................................................................EN-4

Before Using vjay for iPad/iPhone ....................................................................................................................................EN-4

System Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................... EN-4

Using vjay for iPad/iPhone................................................................................................................................................ EN-4

Part Names and Functions ...............................................................................................................................................EN-5

Basic vjay Operations (Mix) .............................................................................................................................................. EN-7

Basic vjay Operations (Transition).................................................................................................................................... EN-8

Basic vjay Operations (Visual Effects).............................................................................................................................. EN-8

Basic vjay Operations (AUTO LOOP)............................................................................................................................... EN-8

Basic vjay Operations (SCRATCH) .................................................................................................................................. EN-8

Using vjay to Mix Your Own Video Clips .......................................................................................................................... EN-8

djay LE...................................................................................................EN-9

Before installing djay LE... ................................................................................................................................................ EN-9

System Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................... EN-9

Installation Procedure ....................................................................................................................................................... EN-9

Configuring Audio Device Settings ................................................................................................................................. EN-10

Precautions when Connecting to a Computer ................................................................................................................EN-10

Deckadance2 for Windows................................................................EN-11

Before installing Deckadance2... ....................................................................................................................................EN-11

System Requirements .................................................................................................................................................... EN-11

Installation Procedure ..................................................................................................................................................... EN-11

Driver Software Control Panel Operations......................................................................................................................EN-12

Precautions when Connecting to a Computer ................................................................................................................EN-12

Installing Deckadance (DEMO) ...................................................................................................................................... EN-13

Using Deckadance (DEMO) ........................................................................................................................................... EN-13

Part Names and Functions .............................................................................................................................................EN-14

XW-DJ1 MIDI Implementation Chart ................................................EN-16

If this is the first time you are using TRACKFORMER, please take a few moments to check the contents of the separate “User's Guide - Basic Operation Reference” for important information about basic operations before trying to use this manual.

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djay2 for iPad/iPhone (Tutorial)

This manual provides information about operations and settings you need for more advanced DJ play.

For information about basic operations when using TRACKFORMER with the djay2 for iPad/iPhone app, refer to the separate “User’s Guide

- Basic Operation Reference", which comes with TRACKFORMER.

The djay2 for iPad/iPhone app comes with a number of functions pre-configured to allow you to enjoy using it immediately. You can also configure your own DJ operation settings for a setup that suits your particular performance style.

NOTE

• You can use your iPad/iPhone to check whether

TRACKFORMER is being recognized by your iPad/ iPhone.

z On your iPad/iPhone screen, select Settings and

then select General.

z On the General screen, select About.

Using Auto Cut Scratching

The djay2 for iPad/iPhone app’s Auto Cut Scratching function makes it possible for just about anyone to perform scratching.

z While holding down the [SHIFT] button, perform a

JOG operation. This will automatically operate the CROSSFADER to sync the tempo of the opposite side track and perform scratching.

Using Automix

Use Automix when you want to produce a background mix of music at a party or other setting where you do not need a full DJ performance.

z If XW-DJ1 is shown on the list that appears, it means

that TRACKFORMER is being recognized correctly.

Using Headphones for Scratch and Mix

To perform scratch and mix operations using headphones connected to TRACKFORMER, configure settings so MASTER OUT audio is output to the headphones.

z Shifting the on-screen

CUE/MIX Slider from CUE to MIX will cause the MASTER OUT audio to be output to the headphones.

z Touching the [AUTOMIX] button and then [Start

Automix] starts auto playback of the songs in your iTunes play list.

z You can also use the Automix List (Queue) to

arrange the songs you want into an auto play list.

z To add a song to the Automix List (Queue), touch

and hold the song’s name on the djay library screen. On the menu that appears, select Add to Queue.

NOTE

• When playback nears the

end of a song, the TRACKFORMER [PLAY/ PAUSE] button of the track that corresponds to the song will start to flash. If Automix is enabled, playback will automatically advance to the next song. If Automix is disabled (OFF), use CROSSFADER to mix the next song.

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djay2 for iPad/iPhone (Tutorial)

Making the CROSSFADER Curve the Scratch Direction

The CROSSFADER curve is selectable. When performing a scratch operation, a fast audio rise curve is needed at either CROSSFADER extreme. For a mix operation, a smoother mix curve is required.

NOTE

• To set a

CROSSFADER curve for scratch, select ON for Crossfader Cutting Mode. To set a CROSSFADER curve for mix, select OFF.

Loading a Song to a Deck and Entering the Standby State

You can configure settings so a song first goes into a standby state after it is loaded.

Making Fine Adjustments to the Song Volume Level

Normally, the djay2 for iPad/iPhone app automatically adjusts the volume levels between two songs by pre-analyzing their volume levels. This helps to make smooth mixes easier.

Inverting the Left-Right Orientation of CROSSFADER Operation

You can use the Invert Crossfader setting to invert the orientation of the TRACKFORMER CROSSFADER operation and the on-screen CROSSFADER movement. Select a setting in accordance with the type of scratch operation you want to perform.

Changing from Deck View to the Waveform View

Track data can be displayed as a waveform, which enables a higher degree of DJ play precision. You can configure CUE point, LOOP, and other settings while checking them on the waveform for better accuracy.

z To change to the waveform view, touch the on-

screen Waveforms mark.

You can also disable Auto Gain and have data initially played back at the volume level of the song that was loaded to the deck. After that, you can use the onscreen GAIN slider to adjust the volume level.

Recording a DJ Performance

Use the recording function to record a DJ performance.

NOTE

• You can enable monitoring

of the left or right deck by touching one of the headphones marks on the djay2 for iPad app screen.

z Recorded data can be played back as-is on the left or

right deck, or it can be exported as a music file using iTunes.

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djay2 for iPad/iPhone (Tutorial)

Specifying the TRACKFORMER Left-Right Orientation

TRACKFORMER can be configured for right-handed or left-handed play, which positions functions to match the unit’s orientation.

To orient TRACKFORMER as shown below (JOG to the

right), press the [RIGHT SCRATCH] button.

In this orientation, FADER-1 operates as the CROSSFADER, while FADER-2 operates as the FX PARAMETER slider.

Left-hand fader operation

Right-hand JOG operation

To orient TRACKFORMER as shown below (JOG to the

left), press the [LEFT SCRATCH] button.

In this orientation, FADER-1 operates as the FX PARAMETER slider, while FADER-2 operates as the CROSSFADER.

Right-hand fader operation

Left-hand JOG operation

NOTE

• The FX PARAMETER slider assignments of the above

settings simultaneously control the two FX PARAMETER controllers of the left and right decks of the djay2 for iPad/iPhone app. Use the [FX] buttons of the decks to turn application of effects on or off. Turn off FX if you do not want effects applied to a deck.

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vjay for iPad/iPhone

Before Using vjay for iPad/ iPhone

You can purchase algoriddim’s vjay for iPad/iPhone from the App Store. If you already have vjay for iPad/ iPhone, make sure it is the latest version and update if necessary.

http://www.algoriddim.com/vjay

z Also be sure to check the latest information about

system requirements provided at the above website.

IMPORTANT!

• vjay for iPad/iPhone is a product of algoriddim GmbH. Direct any questions and/or inquiries concerning this software to algoriddim GmbH.

On your iPad or iPhone, start up the vjay for iPad/iPhone app.

vjay for iPad/iPhone will automatically recognize TRACKFORMER and the title CASIO should appear on the startup screen.

IMPORTANT!

• If the CASIO logo does not appear on the startup screen of vjay for iPad/iPhone, make sure that TRACKFORMER is turned on and that the Lightning/ Mini Din cable is connected correctly. Next, perform this procedure again from step 1.

If there are other apps running on the iPad/iPhone, exit them and then restart vjay for iPad/iPhone.

If the CASIO logo still does not appear on the startup screen, try restarting your iPad/iPhone and then perform this procedure again from step 1.

System Requirements

• iOS: iOS7, iOS8 (iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch)

iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch model with Lightning connector.

Using vjay for iPad/iPhone

The vjay app comes pre-configured with functions that let you immediately perform operations like the following: syncing the tempos of and mixing two image and audio sources, real-time scene switching (transition effect), etc.

z For information about connecting an amplifier,

speakers, headphones, and other external equipment, refer to “General Guide/Connection Examples” in the “User’s Guide - Basic Operation Reference".

Use the Lightning/Mini Din cable that comes with TRACKFORMER to connect it to an iPad or iPhone.

The operational flow for outputting audio with vjay for iPad/iPhone is the same as that for algoriddim’s djay2 for iPad/iPhone.

For more information, refer to “Using TRACKFORMER/Flow for Outputting Audio” in the “User’s Guide - Basic Operation Reference” that comes with TRACKFORMER.

On TRACKFORMER, press the P (Power) button to turn on power.

After the LEDs finish their startup routine, TRACKFORMER is ready for operation.

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