Wacom nextbeat X-1000 User Manual

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User's Guide

X-1000

1 Introduction

Cover

CF card (1) Strap

AC adapter

AA alkaline batteries (4)

Quick Start Guide

nextbeat

Power cable (for the US)

Power cable (for the UK)

RCA cable (1)

USB cable (1)

Thank you for purchasing nextbeat X-1000 (hereafter referred to as "this product"). This product is a compact, integrated touch-type DJ system that incorporates all the functions needed to DJ, including a turntable, mixer, sampler and effects processor. Before using this product, read this manual carefully and follow the instructions to ensure that you get the best possible performance from this product.

1.1 Check the package contents carefully.

1 Introduction

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1.1 Check the package contents carefully. .................................1

1.2 Safety Precautions ..................................................................

1.3 Notes on Using This Product

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1.4 Features of nextbeat X-1000 ................................................

1.5 Supported Music File Formats .............................................

1.6 Component Names and Functions ......................................

1.6.1 Control Panel

1.6.2 Front Input/Output sockets

1.6.3 Rear Input/Output sockets

1.6.4 Display screen

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1.7 Starting Up & Shutting Down ...............................................17

2 Before You Go Live

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2.1 Transferring Tracks to CF Cards .........................................18

3 Basic Operation

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3.1 Switching Channels ...............................................................19

3.1.1 Channel Switching and the LEDs

3.1.2 Adjusting the Headphone Sound

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3.2 Track Selection ......................................................................20

3.3 Play/Pause .............................................................................

3.4 Fast-forward/Rewind ............................................................

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Setting Cue Points/Cued Playback ......................................21

3.6 Adjusting the Playback Speed .............................................

3.6.1 Adjusting the speed with the pitch faders

3.6.2 Adjusting the speed with the centre pad

3.6.3 Master Tempo function

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3.7 Adjusting the Trim/EQ ...........................................................23

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3.8 Adjusting the Volume ............................................................

3.8.1 Adjusting the volume for channel A/B

3.8.2 Other volume adjustments

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3.9 Cross Fader Adjustment .......................................................24

3.10 BPM Display ...........................................................................

3.10.1 Auto BPM

3.10.2 Manual BPM (Auto BPM: OFF)

3.10.3 BPM matching

3.11 Microphone Input ..................................................................26

4 Advanced Operation

4.1 Loop Function ........................................................................27

4.1.1 Setting and playing from loop points

4.1.2 Playing segments

4.2 Effects Functions ...................................................................28

4.3 Sampler Functions ................................................................

4.3.1 Sampling function

4.3.2 Sample playback function

4.3.3 Phrase recording function

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5 Detaching and Using the Portable Unit

5.1 Detaching/Remounting the Unit ..........................................34

5.2 Attaching the Strap ...............................................................

5.3 Holding the Unit .....................................................................

5.4 Signal Reception ....................................................................

5.5 Power Supply .........................................................................

5.6 Starting Up & Shutting Down ...............................................

5.7 Portable Unit ..........................................................................

6 Appendix

6.1 Changing the Preferences ....................................................36

6.2 Troubleshooting .....................................................................

6.3 Updating the Firmware .........................................................

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6.4 Replacing the Batteries

6.5 Transporting, Cleaning & Storage

6.6 Speciﬁcations ........................................................................

LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................43

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1.2 Safety Precautions

To ensure that you use your nextbeat safely and correctly, the warning icons shown below are used in this manual. Ensure that you understand the meanings of these icons before reading the manual and always observe the accompanying information.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Key to Icons

Indicates a mandatory action.

Indicates that the power cable should be unplugged.

Indicates that the product or component should not be disassembled.

Indicates that the product or component should not be exposed to water.

Indicates that you should not touch the product or component with wet hands.

Indicates a prohibited action.

This icon indicates that, if this warning is ignored and the product is handled improperly, there is serious risk of death or serious injury as a result.

This icon indicates that, if this warning is ignored and the product is handled improperly, there is the possibility that death or serious injury could result.

This icon indicates that, if this warning is ignored and the product is handled improperly, there is the possibility that personal injury or property damage could result.

WARNING

Do not use this product near equipment that requires high levels of stability or reliability. This can adversely affect other electronic equipment and can also result in this product being affected by other electronic equipment.

Never use this product in locations where wireless communication is prohibited (such as hospitals and public institutions). Radio interference from this product can adversely affect equipment operation.

Turn this product off in locations where the use of electronic equipment is prohibited. In such locations (inside aircraft, etc.), this product must be turned off to prevent adverse effects on other electronic equipment.

Ensure that this product is kept at least 8.6 inches (22 cm) away from cardiac pacemakers when in use. Radio interference from this product can adversely affect pacemaker operation.

Use only the dedicated AC adapter provided with this product. The use of other AC adapters could cause a ﬁre, electric shock or malfunction.

Do not use connection modes (multiple adaptors, etc.) that exceed the rated capacity of the power outlet or the wiring equipment. Limits (rated current) apply to the amount of power that can be supplied from a power outlet or extension board. Connecting multiple devices to a power outlet or extension board and using them all concurrently so that the rated capacity is exceeded could cause the cable or other components to overheat and cause a ﬁre, electric shock or malfunction.

Only remove the battery cover when replacing the batteries. Leaving the cover removed can result in the batteries falling out and causing an accident, leading to injury, property damage or malfunction.

During handheld playback, always use the portable unit with the dedicated strap looped around your wrist. Using the portable unit without attaching the strap could result in the unit accidentally hitting people or objects, causing injury, property damage or unit malfunction.

When using the portable unit for handheld playback, hold the unit ﬁrmly and take care not to drop it. Never throw the unit or wave it around more than is necessary. Doing so could cause the portable unit to hit people or objects resulting in an accident and leading to injury, property damage or malfunction. This could also damage or snap the strap cord.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this product as this could cause the product to emit heat, catch ﬁre, give an electric shock or otherwise cause injury. Note that any disassembly of this product will void the product warranty.

Do not place cups or vases containing water or other ﬂuids near this product. Do not use this product in locations exposed to water. Water or other ﬂuids on this product could cause a malfunction, electric shock or ﬁre.

If you operate the touch sensor with wet hands, it may cause malfunction. Also, if the sensor part is wet, wipe it dry immediately.

Do not place this product in an unstable or uneven location, or in a location subject to strong vibrations. This could cause the product to fall or tip over, resulting in injury or malfunction.

Do not subject this product to strong impacts. Doing so could damage the product and cause malfunctions, electric shock or ﬁre.

Do not climb on or place heavy objects on this product. This could cause a malfunction.

Do not leave this product in very hot (40°C or above) or very cold (0°C or below) locations. Also, do not leave this product in locations subject to extreme temperature variations. This will adversely affect the product and its components and could cause malfunctions.

When a thunderstorm approaches, stop using this product and unplug the power cable. Lightning strikes could cause a malfunction, electric shock or ﬁre.

Disconnect the AC adapter and USB cables when cleaning this product. Failure to do so could cause an electric shock.

Do not clean this product with organic solvents as this could cause cracking.

Do not touch the connector sockets with your hands or any metal implement.

Do not drop the base unit or portable unit as this could cause a malfunction.

If the display is accidentally broken, do not touch the broken area or any ﬂuid that leaks out of the display. If you get any liquid crystal in your eyes or mouth, immediately ﬂush the affected area with clean water and contact a medical professional for treatment. If you get any liquid crystal on your skin or clothing, immediately wipe it off with alcohol and then wash the affected area with soap.

When connecting external components such as speakers, read the manuals supplied with the components to ensure that you connect them correctly.

If you are using headphones, take care not to turn the volume up too high. Listening to music at high volumes for long periods may result in impaired hearing.

When inserting a CF card, check that you are inserting it in the right direction. Using the card incorrectly could damage the card or the product itself.

The use of excessive force when inserting a CF card could damage the CF card or the product itself. When inserting a CF card, insert it straight and gently. If the CF card is at an angle or forcibly inserted, the CF card or connector on the nextbeat may be damaged.

Do not bend, drop or apply excessive force to CF cards.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify CF cards.

Keep CF cards dry.

Store out of the reach of small children to avoid causing injury or accidents.

Do not use in locations subject to high levels of humidity, fumes, smoke or dust as exposure to these could cause a ﬁre, electric shock or malfunction.

1.2.1 Notes on Handling the Batteries

Note the information below when handling the batteries used in the portable unit. Using the batteries incorrectly could cause them to leak ﬂuid, emit heat or burst. Incorrect handling could also cause the portable unit to malfunction.

DANGER

Fluid leaking from a battery could cause injury or loss of eyesight if it gets into your eyes. Immediately ﬂush out the affected eye with copious amounts of water and then contact a health professional for further treatment. If you get battery ﬂuid on your skin or hands, wash the affected area thoroughly with running water.

Load the batteries correctly, ensuring that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly.

Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a ﬁre.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the batteries.

Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

Keep the batteries dry.

Do not use modiﬁed batteries or batteries other than those speciﬁed for use with this product.

Take care not to short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (-) battery terminals with a metal object.

When replacing the batteries, turn off this product and unplug the AC adapter from the mains power outlet. Then check that the portable unit is turned off before opening the battery cover.

WARNING

Do not use old and new batteries together, and do not use different types of batteries together.

Do not use batteries that are damaged, misshapen or leaking ﬂuid.

To prevent battery depletion, remove them from the product if it will not be used for a long period.

If there is any ﬂuid leakage from a battery, immediately stop using that battery and contact a Wacom Customer Support Centre to request repairs to the portable unit. If you continue to use the battery, the leaked ﬂuid will cause further damage and malfunctions.

CAUTION

The portable unit takes AA-size alkaline batteries. When using batteries other than those supplied with the product, read the battery instructions carefully and follow those instructions to ensure that you use the batteries correctly.

Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts.

Do not store the batteries at extreme temperatures.

Batteries should be disposed of in compliance with your local laws and regulations.

Do not replace the batteries while your hands are wet or sweaty.

1.2.2 Notes on Handling the AC Adapter

Note the following information to ensure that you handle the AC adapter safely. Improper handling can result in ﬁre, electric shock, overheating or malfunction.

WARNING

This AC adapter is intended solely for use with the nextbeat and should not be used with any other product.

Do not use transformers intended for overseas travel (electrical or electronic or for heating appliances) or dimmer units designed for ﬂuorescent light ﬁxtures.

If the adapter is behaving abnormally (such as emitting smoke or producing an unusual noise or odour), immediately turn the nextbeat off and unplug the AC adapter from the mains power outlet. Once you are sure that it is no longer emitting smoke, contact your Wacom Customer Support Centre and request that the adapter be checked.

If you do not intend to use the AC adapter for an extended period, unplug it from the mains power outlet as a safety measure and store the adapter in a secure location out of the reach of small children.

Never attempt to disassemble, modify or conduct your own repairs on the adapter.

Do not unplug the adapter with wet or sweaty hands.

Do not use the AC adapter if a liquid (water, juice, pet urine, etc.) has been spilled on it or if a foreign object has been inserted into the adapter. If the adapter has been affected by liquid or a foreign object, leave the adapter unused and contact the Wacom Customer Support Centre for assistance.

Do not use or store the AC adapter in locations exposed to high levels of humidity, dust or fumes. Be particularly careful never to use it in locations where water is used, such as bathrooms.

Do not use the AC adapter if the plug or cord is damaged.

Do not put the plug or cord in your mouth or hold it between your teeth.

Do not touch the AC plug directly with your ﬁngers or a metal object.

Do not step on, pull or strongly twist the AC adapter or its cord.

Do not heat the AC adapter or its cord or move them too close to a ﬁre or heater.

Do not use the AC adapter in ways that apply excessive force to the cord (particularly close to either end of the cord).

As a safety precaution, do not touch the AC adapter or the nextbeat during a thunderstorm.

Do not damage or attempt to modify the AC adapter or its cord.

At regular intervals, unplug the AC plug from the power outlet and use a dry cloth to remove any dust that has accumulated on the plug.

Ensure that the AC plug is ﬁrmly pushed all the way into the power outlet.

When unplugging the AC plug for the AC adapter from the power outlet, ﬁrst turn the power off on the nextbeat and then unplug the adapter by grasping the AC plug and pulling it out.

Take care to ensure that pets do not chew on the cord.

1.3 Notes on Using This Product

1.3.1 LCD Screen

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The LCD screen is manufactured using highly advanced precision technology. Dots that are permanently black or white may appear on the screen. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. It is also normal for the display image to appear distorted brieﬂy when the power is turned off.

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A residual image may appear if the same image is left displayed on the screen for a long period (screen burn-in).

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When the product is used in very cold conditions, images may not be displayed correctly or may appear dark. The display will return to normal when the temperature rises.

1.3.2 Music Files

You should always make backup copies of your music ﬁles.

1.3.3 Disclaimers

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Wacom accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage arising from the use of this product during ﬁres, earthquakes or incidents caused by a third party, from deliberate or unintentional misuse of the product by the customer or from its use in any other abnormal circumstances.

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Wacom accepts no liability whatsoever for any incidental or secondary loss or damage arising from the use or the inability to use this product (including loss of business revenues, interruption to business, and data corruption or loss).

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Wacom accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage arising from the use of this product in ways not described in this manual.

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Wacom accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage arising from malfunctions that occur when this product is used in combination with other equipment.

1.3.4 FCC NOTICE (for U.S customers)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the device.

1.3.5 IC NOTICE (for Canadian customers)

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

1.3.6 Equipment Certiﬁcation

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Wacom Co.,Ltd., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Reuse, recycling, and recovery.

You are urged to recycle this product when replacing it with a newer product or when it has outlived its useful life by bringing it to an appropriate collection point for recyclable materials in your community or region. By doing this, you can help improve the environment of your community as well as minimize the potential negative effects created should any hazardous substance that may possibly be present within waste material reach the environment during the disposal process. Within the European Union, users are required not to dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) as unsorted municipal waste, according to the Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, or the corresponding local laws of the Member States. Products for which this is applicable will be marked with the WEEE symbol shown at the beginning of this note unless this is not feasible because of the size or the function of the product. Wacom products are subject to the Directive 2002/96/EC and therefore you should always collect them separately and bring them to the appropriate collection point in your community or region.

Discarding the battery in your general household waste can be harmful to the environment. When disposing of the battery, follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations. In accordance with the Directive on Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators (2006/66/ EC), battery collection and recycling schemes should be in place in all EU Member States by 26th September

2008. Such schemes may already be available in your country, in which case the battery should not be disposed of in your general household waste. For further information contact your local solid waste authority.

Nextbeat complies with the European Union RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive).

1.3.7 CE Declaration

The X-1000 touch-type DJ system has been tested and found to comply to the following harmonized European Norms:

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EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006 (electromagnetic emissions)

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EN 55020:2007 (electromagnetic immunity)

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EN 60065-1:2002+A1:2006 (safety)

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EN 300 440-2 V1.2.1 (electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters)

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EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1(2008-04) (electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters)

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EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1(2002-08) (electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters)

The Wacom power adapters have been tested by their manufacturers and found to comply to the following harmonized European Norms:

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EN 55024:2003 (electromagnetic immunity)

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EN 55022:2006 (electromagnetic emissions)

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EN 61000-3-2:2006 (electromagnetic emissions)

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EN 61000-3-3:2005 (electromagnetic emissions)

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IEC 60950-1:2005 (safety)

Based on the results of these tests, Wacom declares that the above mentioned device conforms to the European Council Directive 1999/5/EC and indicates this conformity by the CE-sign on each device. The device must be installed and operated always in strict accordance to the instructions given in this manual. Any changes or modiﬁcations to this product that were not speciﬁcally authorized by Wacom will invalidate this declaration.

1.3.8 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the speciﬁc operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

1.3.9 INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA ONLY)

This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

1.3.10 Trademark Information

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Wacom and nextbeat are registered trademarks of Wacom Co., Ltd.

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Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. of the U.S.

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All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. The ™ and ® symbols are not used in this manual to indicate trademarks or registered trademarks.

1.3.11 Notes

Unauthorized copying or duplication of all or any part of the ﬁrmware or the information in this manual is strictly

forbidden.

The ﬁrmware, the information in this manual and the product speciﬁcations are all subject to change without

prior notice.

1.3.12 About This Manual

This manual explains how to connect this product and describes its functions and how to use them. For basic information on using external equipment such as speakers, headphones or computers, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the respective equipment.

1.3.13 Copyright Information

Recordings you have made cannot be used without authorization from the copyright holder except where that use is solely for the purpose of personal enjoyment.

1.3.14 Concurrently performing units

You can have up to 6 units running at the same time. If you attempt to run 7 or more units at the same time, the base unit levels meter ﬂashes and you cannot start up the 7th or any further additional units.

1.4 Features of nextbeat X-1000

This product is a standalone DJ console that incorporates touch sensors. It provides all the basic functionality required by a professional DJ, as well as a portability function that allows for new ways to play, expanding the range of options open to the DJ. It also features a lightweight, compact design that makes it easy for the DJ to carry around and use in a range of different environments.

Touch sensor

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The circular touch sensor allows the user the ﬂexibility to quickly switch between an analogue style turntable,

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an effects processor and a sampler.

It also provides separate, independent touch sensors for controlling the pitch fader, volume fader and cross

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fader.

For the volume fader and cross fader, you can also choose between Normal mode, which is a touch slide

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mode that utilizes fail-safes, and Absolute mode, which uses direct touch operation to provide dynamic control.

New style

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The nextbeat features 2 turntables, a 2-channel mixer, a sampler and an effects processor. In one machine,

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you have all the functionality a DJ needs for playing music.

The lightweight, compact design makes it easy to carry around. You can set it up anywhere you like.

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You can detach the portable unit and use it for extended periods via wireless communication. This provides

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a portable play function that lets you use the console in front of your audience as if you were playing an instrument.

Fully digital

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The nextbeat supports the WAV, AIFF, MP3 and AAC-LC music ﬁle formats.

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It also comes with a USB port that allows you to copy music ﬁles on a computer without removing the CF

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card.

The Sampler function can be used to directly sample digital sound sources, letting you sample with no loss

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of audio quality. You can even sample audio up to one full track in length.

Other Features

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A 3-band isolator EQ is provided for each channel.

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A total of 6 effects with BPM sync.

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3.5-inch LCD panel with adjustable brightness and contrast and wide viewing angle. The panel displays

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information such as the track information, waveform, cue points and loop points for control that is both intuitive and highly sophisticated.

You can select either Auto or Manual detection for BPM.

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The Master Tempo function lets you vary the playback speed without changing the pitch.

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Comes with a microphone input socket that you can run through different effects.

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Features analogue output and S/PDIF digital REC OUT sockets for the master output, allowing digital

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recording to a DAW. Also comes with independent audio output sockets for each channel so that an external mixer can be used for the mixing.

Supports continuous playback of the tracks from a CF card, making it a music player as well as a DJ

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console.

1.5 Supported Music File Formats

Supported music ﬁle format

WAV Audio format

Sampling rates : 44.1 or 48 kHz No. of channels : 1 (mono) or 2 (stereo) Bit depth : 16/24

File extension : .wav Tags : Track name and artist name information supported

AIFF Audio format

Sampling rates : 44.1 or 48 kHz No. of channels : 1 (mono) or 2 (stereo) Bit depth : 16/24

File extensions : .aif Tags : Track name and artist name information supported

MP3 Audio format

Compliant with MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3. Sampling rates : 32, 44.1 or 48 kHz No. of channels : 1 (mono) or 2 (stereo) Bit rates : 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256 or 320 kbps

File extension : .mp3 Tags : ID3 tag (ID3 ver. 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4) track names and artist name

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information supported.

AAC-LC Audio format

Sampling rates : 22.05, 44.1 or 48 kHz No. of channels : 1 (mono) or 2 (stereo) Bit rates : Compliant with ISO/IEC 14496-3

File extensions : .mp4, .m4a Tags : Track name and artist name information supported *Note that this does not apply to .aac ﬁles.

The output sound format is ﬁxed at a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz with 16-bit quantization. You can use tracks up to 80 minutes long. For the best possible DJ play, we recommend using WAV or AIF ﬁles. Operating restrictions such as those listed below apply to compressed ﬁle formats such as MP3 and AAC-LC.

There is a delay until tracks can be played after they are loaded. Also, you cannot use Time Search to jump to areas where

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decoding has not been completed. Fast-forward and rewind using the centre pad is at double-speed for AAC ﬁles and at 1.5x speed for MP3 ﬁles.

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If you begin sample playback immediately after sampling, there is a delay before the sample starts playing.

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If the sampling data includes a compressed ﬁle, there may be a delay before sample playback begins.

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If the sampling data includes a compressed ﬁle, there may be a delay before the nextbeat starts up.

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1.6 Component Names and Functions

Base unit

A H I J

I-1 I-3

I-4

I-2

I-1

I-2

I-3

I-4

1.6.1 Control Panel

Adjust the input/output volume.

LCD screen

Levels meters (master output) ➞ P.24

FUNCTION buttons (1-4)

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P.16

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Used by the sampler and loop functions.

P.27, 31-33

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P.19, 24, 26

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P.23, 25, 27, 31, 32

Press to detach the portable unit. ➞ P.34

Adjusts the EQ/trim for channel A. ➞ P.23

Levels meter area

Battery level meter ➞ P.35 Level meter (channel A) ➞ P.23-24 Level meter (channel B) ➞ P.23-24 Power indicator ➞ P.35

Adjusts the EQ/trim for channel B. ➞ P.23

Used for basic playback.

P.19-22, 25, 31, 36

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K-2

K-3K-1

M-9 M-10N-1

M-7

M-5

M-8

M-6M-2

K-4

M-1

M-4

M-3

Portable Unit

You can detach the portable unit and use it via wireless communication. �P.34

Portable unit (front)

(side)

Used in the effects functions. ➞ P.28-30

K-1

K-2

K-3

K-4

M-1

M-2

M-3

M-4

M-5

M-6

M-7

M-8

M-9

M-

N-1

Used for basic playback. ➞ P.35

Effects channel selector switch TIME buttons (1-4) Effect selector buttons

Effects control

Touch sensor area

Controlled by tapping or sliding the ﬁngers. LEDs light to show the status.

Pitch fader (channel A) ➞ P.22 Pitch fader LED (channel A) Volume fader (channel A) ➞ P.24 Volume fader LED (channel A) Pitch fader (channel B) ➞ P.22 Pitch fader LED (channel B) Volume fader (channel B) ➞ P.24 Volume fader LED (channel B) Cross fader ➞ P.24 Cross fader LED

Centre pad ➞ P.20-23, 28-30, 32

Used to control the turntable and effects, and for sampling.

Centre pad LED

FUNCTION buttons (1-4) ➞ P.35

Used in the sampler functions. ➞ P.35

1.6.2 Front Input/Output sockets

Headphone output socket

Microphone input socket

Headphones (third-party product)

Microphone (third-party product)

RCA cable

To connect to both channels, use 2 cables.

POWER switch

DC input socket

Channel B L/R

output socket

Channel A L/R

output socket

Master L/R

output socket

SPDIF REC

output socket

USB port

AC adapter (accessory)

Insert into the power outlet.

Power cable (accessory)

Ampliﬁer, speakers, etc.

Recorder, etc. Computer

CF card (accessory or third-party product)

Coaxial cable (third-party product)

USB cable (accessory)

Mixer

Connect using the RCA cable provided. To connect 2 or more cables, purchase a third-party cable.

Connect to channel A, to channel B or to both

channels.

Ejectbutton

Withcapremoved

CFcard slot

USB port

1.6.3 Rear Input/Output sockets

1.6.4 Display screen

Folder name

Cursor

Track selection checkmark

• On tracks that have already been played, a track selection checkmark is added if more than 3/5 of the performance time has been played.

Track name Artist

Playback time

Playback indicator

Remaining playback time

Channel A

Artist

Cue point Current playback point

Current playback point Cue point

Channel B

Channel name

Track name

Pitch parameter/ BPM parameter

Playback track waveform

(3 seconds before and after)

Playback track waveform

(complete)

Auto BPM settings

(channel A/channel B)

Master tempo settings

(channel A/channel B)

Centre pad position display

Start points (1-4)

End point

Memory content (samples)

Orange indicates channel A information and green indicates channel B information.

The nextbeat cannot display double-byte characters. Use only single-byte characters.

•

Track selection screen

■

Playback screen (normal playback)

■

Playback screen (sample playback)

■

1.7 Starting Up &

CF cardEject button







POWER switch

Insert into the power outlet.

DC input socket

AC adapter

Power cable

Shutting Down

1.7.1 Preparing for Startup

Before connecting external equipment, always ensure that this product is turned off and unplugged from the mains power outlet.

[Important]

Always turn the nextbeat off before inserting a CF card.

Insert a CF card containing your music into

the CF card slot.

Remove the CF card slot cap.

Connect the power to the nextbeat.

Connect the cables in the sequence 1 to 3 as

• shown.

1.7.2 Starting Up

If an ampliﬁer or speakers are connected, always turn the nextbeat on ﬁrst to avoid the risk of damaging the other products.

[Important]

Inserting the CF card in the wrong direction could damage the nextbeat or the CF card. Insert the CF card with the front side upwards and the card terminals facing towards the nextbeat.

•

Connect any required external equipment to

the nextbeat.

➞

•

Insert the CF card.

To remove the CF card, press the eject button.

Fit the cap back onto the slot. You can also download tracks directly from a computer to a CF card inserted into the nextbeat.

P.18

➞

P.15 For more information on connecting external equipment, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the respective equipment.

Turn the nextbeat on by pressing the POWER

switch.

The track selection screen appears when startup

• is completed. To start playing ➞ P.20 "3.2 Track Selection"

• The information retrieval window for sampling data

• appears at startup. Press to extract the sampling data. Pressing discards the sampling information. If you provide no input for 10 seconds, information retrieval begins. If there are a lot of tracks on the CF card, startup

• processing will take some time.

To change the preferences

If necessary, you can change the basic settings used by

•

the nextbeat. ➞ P.36

1.7.3 Shutting Down

If an ampliﬁer or speakers are connected, always turn the nextbeat off last to avoid the risk of damaging the other products.

Turn the nextbeat off by pressing the POWER

switch.

If you press the POWER switch immediately after turning

• the nextbeat off, you may not be able to start the nextbeat up. If this happens, leave the nextbeat turned off for a short time and then press the POWER switch.

Keeping the data from the last session

When you restart the nextbeat, the tracks selected in the last

•

session, along with the loop and cue points, are all erased. Sounds sampled using the sampling function are retained

•

even when the nextbeat is turned off. However, if the data on the CF card has been changed, such as by adding or deleting tracks on the card, the data is erased when you turn the nextbeat back on.

nextbeat rear panel

CF card slot

USB port

USB cable (accessory)

To the USB port on a computer

CF card (accessory)

2 Before You Go Live

2.1 Transferring Tracks to CF Cards

You can download tracks from a computer to a CF card that is inserted in the nextbeat.

2.1.1 System requirements

Windows

Recommended OS : Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3 (must be pre-installed at shipment) Ports : USB port

Macintosh

Recommended OS : Mac OS X (10.4) or later (must be pre-installed at shipment) Ports : USB port

•

Wacom offers no guarantee that this product will run on all computers that satisfy these system requirements.

Connect the nextbeat to the computer.

[Important]

When connecting the USB cable, check

•

that you are inserting the connector into the port in the correct direction. Hold the connector level and straight and do not use excessive force. When unplugging the cable, ensure that you pull the connector out level and straight. You can also transfer music using a CF

•

card reader without using the nextbeat.

CF card (accessory)

Third-party CF cards (Type 1 cards) can also be used.

While all brands of CF card have been conﬁrmed as operating successfully with the nextbeat, WACOM gives no guarantee that the nextbeat will operate successfully with all CF cards.

[Important]

Do not use the following connection modes as doing so could cause problems to occur:

•

Using multiple USB connections on the same computer

•

Connecting via a hub

2.1.2 Downloading

[Important]

•

Always turn the nextbeat off before inserting a CF card.

•

Inserting the CF card in the wrong direction could damage the nextbeat or the CF card. Insert the CF card with the front side upwards and the card terminals facing towards the nextbeat.

Turn the nextbeat off by pressing the POWER

switch.

Insert the CF card.

•

After removing the CF card slot cap and inserting the CF card, ﬁt the cap ﬁrmly back onto the slot.

➞

P.17 "1.7.1 Preparing for Startup", step 1.

Turn the nextbeat on by pressing the POWER

switch.

The computer recognises the nextbeat as an

• external device and you can now edit the information on the CF card from your computer.

Open the removable disk on your computer

screen.

Open the folder containing the music ﬁles you

want to download and then drag & drop them to the removable disk to download them.

[Important]

Do not disconnect the USB cable while the ﬁles are being transferred.

Once downloading is completed and it is safe

to disconnect the hardware, turn the nextbeat off by pressing the POWER switch.

[Important]

When you turn the nextbeat on, it detects

•

the ﬁles on the CF card and recognises them as music ﬁles. For this reason, you must always restart the nextbeat before trying to play downloaded tracks. When you restart the nextbeat, the tracks

•

selected in the last session, along with the loop and cue points, are all erased.

P.17 "Keeping the data from the last

➞

session"

3 Basic Operation

Selected CUE sound : 100%

Master

sound : 100%

Selected CUE sound : Master sound 50% : 50%

3.1 Switching Channels

Controls Used

When channel A is selected

When channel B is selected

The nextbeat has 2 channels: A and B.

You can do the following in the selected channel:

Play, pause, use cues, use the centre pad, monitor the channel in the headphones, use the loop and sampler functions.

3.1.1 Channel Switching and the LEDs

To switch to channel A

Press

To switch to channel B

Press

When you switch channels, the working buttons and LEDs change to the colour for that channel (orange for channel A and green for channel B).

Depending on the operation mode, the settings, the circumstances of your performance and how the nextbeat is adjusted, some LEDs and buttons may not light up.

3.1.2 Adjusting the Headphone Sound

Adjusting the balance

■

This adjusts the balance between the selected CUE sound (the selected channel (A or B)) and the master sound.

Adjusting the volume

■

3.2 Track Selection

Track name Artist

Previous tracks are overwritten.

•

In situations where tracks can be uploaded to both channels

•

in step 2, the tracks are uploaded to the selected channel.

Controls Used

Upload the tracks to be played to the channel.

Initial track selection

When you start up the nextbeat, the track selection screen appears, so you don't need to press to start

selecting tracks.

Press .

The track selection screen appears.

•

Auto cue function

Normally, a cue point is added at the beginning of each track when the tracks are loaded.

If "Auto CUE: OFF" is selected in the Preferences, a cue

•

point is added at the beginnings of tracks that include a period of silence. If "Auto CUE: ON" is selected, when tracks begin with a period of silence, a cue point is added at the end of the silence. The LED light rotates around the centre pad while the

•

nextbeat is searching for an auto cue point. You cannot play a track until a cue point is located. If the period of silence lasts 30 seconds or longer, the cue

•

point is set at the beginning of the track.

3.3 Play/Pause

Controls Used

Turn the dial to select a track name.

Select a folder name and press the centre of the

•

button to open the folder. To close the folder,

press .

Press the centre to upload the track to

the channel.

The uploaded track is paused when you upload it.

•

"Loading...." appears while tracks are loading. You

• cannot start playing tracks while the tracks are still loading.

You can upload tracks one at a time to each channel. To prevent you from accidentally stopping the track currently being played, the track is automatically uploaded to a vacant channel. The following priorities are used:

Channels with no uploaded tracks (A

Channels with paused tracks (or where the volume or cross

fader volume is 0) (A ➞ B)

➞

3.3.1 Playback (normal playback)

Select a channel.

Press .

The selected tracks start playing.

• If Auto CUE is set to "ON", you cannot use

• playback immediately after track selection.

You can begin playback only after lights up.

Playback screen

Centre pad

Lit LED rotates during playback.

Played portion

Playback point (paused position)

During fast-forward or rewind, these lit LEDs also run in the opposite direction to the running LED.

Running LED

Fast-forward Rewind

3.3.2 Pause

While a track is playing, press .

The track is paused.

• The LED ﬂashes while the track is paused.

• Press again to resume playback.

• When a track is paused, the rim of the centre pad

• represents the length of the paused track and the LEDs light to show how much of the track has played (time search).

3.4 Fast-forward/Rewind

During playback, slide your ﬁngers ﬁrmly

around the centre pad.

Should generally be operated using at least 2 ﬁngers.

The fast-forward/rewind speed varies according to how fast you move your ﬁngers.

Double-tapping moves the playback point to the

• tapped location.

Once you start loading MP3 or AAC ﬁles, the Time

• Search function does not work until track data extraction is completed.

3.5 Setting Cue Points/ Cued Playback

Controls Used

Setting cue points makes it easy to skip back to the beginning of a track (cued playback). (Cue points are set at the beginning of each track immediately after uploading.)

3.5.1 Setting cue points

Cue point reset.

Fine pitch area

Allows still ﬁner adjustment (0.05% increments).

Slow

0% Current speed

Fast

Fine pitch area

Current speed

Speed changed in

0.05% increments (Fine pitch adjustment)

3.6.1 Adjusting the speed with

Pause the track in the place where you want

to set the cue point.

Press .

The LED ﬂashes twice and then stays lit.

• Setting cue points may not be available while the

• tracks are still loading.

3.5.2 Cued playback

the pitch faders

Adjust the speed using the left and right pitch faders (channel A/channel B).

You can adjust the speed in 0.5% increments (-10% to +10%).

E.g.

To increase the speed on channel A by 6.25%

Slide from the current speed in the + direction

by 6 LEDs.

During normal playback, press .

Playback pauses at the set cue point.

•

Press again (hold down the button).

Playback begins from the cue point.

• When you take your ﬁnger off the button, playback

• again pauses at the cue point.

If you press during cued playback, the track starts playing normally.

3.6 Adjusting the Playback Speed

Controls Used

Tap the Fine pitch area (+).

You can check the Fine pitch using the pitch

• parameters on the LCD screen.

To revert to 0%

Double-tap on or near 0%.

Pitch bend

While your ﬁnger is on the Fine pitch area (0.3 seconds or more), you can use pitch bend. The speed reverts to the original speed when you take your ﬁnger off the Fine pitch area.

3.6.2 Adjusting the speed with

The speed increases in proportion with the speed of ﬁnger movement.

Clockwise

The speed decreases in proportion with the speed of ﬁnger movement.

Counter-clockwise

Master tempo settings (channel A/channel B)

A ????? B ?????

Levels meter

Channel A Channel B

HIGH

MID

LOW

the centre pad

3.7 Adjusting the Trim/EQ

Select the channel and slide your ﬁnger lightly

around the centre pad.

Should generally be operated using just 1 ﬁnger.

Controls Used

3.7.1 Adjusting the trim (gain)

You can adjust the trim while checking the effects on the levels meter.

Turn the trim knobs (channel A/channel B) to

adjust the trim.

When you take your ﬁnger off the centre pad, the playback speed reverts to the speed adjusted using the pitch fader.

3.6.3 Master Tempo function

This function lets you maintain the same pitch as the original sound when you change the playback speed. (Startup setting: OFF) Press the FUNCTION button to change the setting.

Toggles Master Tempo ON/OFF for channel A

Toggles Master Tempo ON/OFF for channel B

Adjust the trim so that the levels meter indicators

• ﬂash in unison.

3.7.2 Adjusting the EQ

You can adjust the intensity for each register (high, mid or low) and use the boost and cut functions.

Turn the EQ knobs (channel A/channel B) to

adjust the EQ.

Because this modiﬁes the music ﬁle, there is some

• loss of sound quality.

3.8 Adjusting the Volume

Current volume

Microphone volume Master volume

Channel A Channel B

Current volume balance

Channel A : Channel B 100% : 0%

0% : 100%

50% : 50%

3.9 Cross Fader Adjustment

Controls Used

3.8.1 Adjusting the volume for channel A/B

Touch the current position on the volume

fader (for channel A or channel B) and slide your ﬁngers up or down.

Controls Used

Use this feature to adjust the volume balance for channel A or channel B.

Touch the current position on the cross fader

(for channel A or channel B) and slide your ﬁngers left or right.

The levels meter indicators (channel A, channel B,

• master output) light up.

There are 2 modes of volume fader use. The mode can be changed in the preferences. ➞ P.36

3.8.2 Other volume adjustments

To balance the volume for channels A and B at 50% each, double-tap the centre of the cross fader.

There are 2 types of cross fader curve. You can change the curve used in the preferences.

P.36

➞

3.10 BPM Display

BPM parameter

Auto BPM settings (channels A & B)

The channel A BPM is now the same as that of channel B.

Controls Used

This displays the BPM for the track being played.

2nd tap: Detection begins ➞ 4th tap: BPM

• measured and displayed on the screen. If the interval between any two taps is 3 seconds

• or longer, BPM measurement is cancelled.

3.10.3 BPM matching

If you have already measured a BPM for channel A or channel B, this function provides automatic matching.

E.g.

To match channel A to the BPM for channel B

Press while holding down .

The nextbeat supports BPM rates between a

• minimum of 80 through to a maximum of 180.

3.10.1 Auto BPM

Automatically measures the BPM when the track is played. (Setting during playback uploading: ON) Press the FUNCTION button to change the setting.

: Toggles BPM ON/OFF for channel A

: Toggles BPM ON/OFF for channel B

3.10.2 Manual BPM (Auto BPM: OFF)

This allows you to measure the BPM by tapping a button. The BPM is based on the intervals between the last 4 taps. (This can also be done when Auto BPM is set to ON.)

Select a channel.

Tap the channel selector button ( or )

4 times in succession during playback.

3.11 Microphone Input

Microphone input socket

Microphone (third-party product)

Controls Used

This allows you to connect a microphone (thirdparty product) to the nextbeat and use it to input sound.

Use to adjust the microphone volume.

•

P.24

➞

You can only apply the selected effect to the

•

microphone sound when master output (M) is selected on the effects channel selector switch.

Use the TIME buttons (1-4) and to adjust

the way the effect is applied.

P.28

➞

Segment

playback status

Loop-out point

Loop-in point

To adjust loop points

Moves the

point forward

Moves the point backward

Loop-in point Loop-out point

1/8 1/4 1/2 1/1

4 Advanced Operation

Turn or to adjust a loop point.

4.1 Loop Function

Reloop Function

Controls Used

This function repeatedly plays a speciﬁed segment of a track.

Loop points remain set until the next time tracks are selected or new loop points are set.

Pressing during normal playback begins loop

playback again using the same loop points.

Pressing during loop playback begins loop

playback again from the loop-in point.

4.1.2 Playing segments

You can use this function to split a loop into segments and play that segment repeatedly.

4.1.1 Setting and playing from loop points

While a track is playing, press at the

loop-in point.

Once you have pressed , you cannot switch

•

channels until you press .

Press at the loop-out point.

Loop playback begins.

•

Press any of the FUNCTION buttons during

loop playback.

The split segment starts playing repeatedly.•

Press again to return to normal playback.

4.2 Effects Functions

Channel BMaster outputChannel A

Intensiﬁes the resonance effect

Controls Used

The nextbeat features 6 types of effects, which can be applied to the sound from the selected channel.

4.2.1 Applying effects

Use the effects channel selector switch to

select the channel.

To set the different effects parameters, see

each ➝ "4.2.2 Effects Parameter List" (below).

Use the 6 effects selector buttons to select an effect.

• Use the 4 TIME buttons (1-4).

•

Use to adjust the effect.

•

Pressing the same effect selector button again cancels the applied effect.

Controlling effects

Normally, effects control pad is set to OFF. If you push in

after selecting an effect, effects control pad is set to ON and you can change the effects parameters using the centre pad. (When you do this, the centre pad LED ﬂashes in 2 colours.)

You cannot turn effects control ON during sample

•

playback. Similarly, you cannot use sample playback when effects control is ON.

4.2.2 Effects Parameter List

Low-pass ﬁlter/High-pass ﬁlter

Effect

Low-pass ﬁlter

High-pass ﬁlter

TIME

button

1 1/1 (beat)

2 4/1 (beat) 1 circuit of the centre pad

3 8/1 (beat) 2 circuits of the centre pad

4 16/1 (beat) 4 circuits of the centre pad

Effect selector

button

Adjusts the balance between the effected sound and the original sound.

Effects control: OFF Effects control: ON

1/4 circuit of the centre pad

The ﬁlter cutoff frequency sweeps from 20 kHz to 120 Hz to 20 kHz in time with the selected TIME button beats (20 Hz to 8 kHz to 20 Hz for the high-pass ﬁlter).

Function

Slide your ﬁngers over the centre pad to control the cut-off frequency.

Clockwise: Sweeps the ﬁlter cutoff frequency from 20 kHz to 120 Hz to 20 kHz (20 Hz to 8 kHz to 20 Hz for the high-pass ﬁlter).

Counter-clockwise: Sliding your ﬁngers from the touch start position does the same thing with a resonance of 0%.

Delay

Intensiﬁes the effect

Effect

Delay

TIME

button

1 1/4 (beat)

2 1/2 (beat) 1/2 (beat)

3 3/4 (beat) 3/4 (beat)

4 1/1 (beat) 1/1 (beat)

Effect selector

button

Adjusts the delay length.

Effects control: OFF Effects control: ON

1/4 (beat)

The delay sound changes in time with the selected TIME button beats.

Function

Controls the delay effect by sliding around the centre pad.

Clockwise: Allows you to adjust the feedback gain.

Counter-clockwise: Allows you to adjust the feedback gain for the selected delay time for low-cut sound (with 120 Hz and below cut).

Flanger/Phaser

Effect

Flanger

Phaser

TIME

button

1 1/1 (beat)

2 4/1 (beat) 1 circuit of the centre pad

3 8/1 (beat) 2 circuits of the centre pad

4 16/1 (beat) 4 circuits of the centre pad

Effect selector

button

Adjusts the balance between the effects sound and the original sound.

Effects control: OFF Effects control: ON

1/4 circuit of the centre pad

The ﬂanger/phaser effect varies at intervals in time with the selected TIME button.

Function

Slide your ﬁngers over the centre pad to control the LFO.

Clockwise: Allows you to vary the LFO interval for the ﬂanger/phaser effect.

Counter-clockwise: Allows you to vary the ﬂanger/phaser LFO interval for lowcut sound (with 120 Hz and below cut).

Reverb

Intensiﬁes the effect

Effect

Reverb

TIME

button

1 Decay Time: 300 ms

2 Decay Time: 600 ms

3 Decay Time: 2 sec.

4 Decay Time: 4 sec.

Effect selector

button

Function

Adjusts the reverb amount.

Effects control: OFF Effects control: ON

Slide your ﬁngers over the centre pad to control the decay time.

Clockwise: The decay time varies from 0 to 6 seconds in 1 circuit of the centre pad.

Counter-clockwise: The decay varies from 0 to 6 seconds in 1 circuit of the centre pad and a low-cut effect is added (with 120 Hz and below cut).

The beat used for effects is the BPM of the channel selected when you turn effects ON. While you are using effects, the

•

BPM used does not change even if you change the selected channel. The beat used for effects is the BPM current when you turned effects ON. Changing the BPM during nextbeat operation

•

does not change the BPM for the effects. If no BPM is acquired, effects run at 120 BPM.

•

You cannot change the TIME button selection immediately after pressing the TIME button. The effect does not change until

•

after the effect has completed one full cycle.

4.3 Sampler Functions

Unused memory

Controls Used

These functions enable you incorporate sounds you have sampled from music tracks into your performances and modify the sampled sound in a variety of ways. The nextbeat has 3 sampler functions:

At the start point, press the FUNCTION button

for an unused memory.

Sampling begins.

•

If you select a memory that already contains

• samples, the new sample is recorded over the previous samples.

Sampling function

•

Records (samples) part of a track and stores it in 4 areas in memory. Sampling is a function that extracts and records one section of a track. The EQ and playback speed set when sampling ends are applied to the sampled sound.

Sample playback function

•

Plays sampled sound using the centre pad.

Phrase recording function

•

This function plays phrases made up of sampled sounds overlaid onto loop playback in the other channel.

4.3.1 Sampling function

Select a channel.

While a track is playing, press .

The four areas in memory are assigned to the

• FUNCTION buttons (1-4) and the source tracks for the sampled sounds are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Press the same FUNCTION button at the end

point.

Sampling ends.

•

To interrupt sampling

Press .

Also, if you press the buttons below, priority is given to running the respective function.

* While you are sampling on channel A or B, pressing the

button for the same channel does not interrupt sampling.

To sample an entire track

Hold down the FUNCTION button in step 3 for 2 seconds or more. (If you do this during loop playback, the nextbeat samples everything between the loop-in point and the loop-out point.)

Erasing sampled sound

Normally, sampled sounds are retained even when the nextbeat is turned off. However, they are erased when you restart the nextbeat in the following situations:

If the data on the CF card has been changed, such as by

•

adding or deleting tracks on the card

EQ and playback speed are also included in sampled sound.

4.3.2 Sample playback function

Start point 1

Start point 2

Start point 3

End point

Start point 4

Start point 3

Start point 1

Start point 2

Sampled sound

Played back from start point 2.

Use this function to play sampled sound. The selected sample is divided into 4 equal segments and start points are allocated for each segment on the centre pad.

Press the FUNCTION button for the sample

you want to play.

Trim, EQ, playback speed and volume adjustments

• are applied to the sample.

Touch the location on the centre pad that you

want to play.

Playback loops sequentially from start point 2 ➞ 3

•

4 ➞ end point

➞

start point 1

➞

... and so on.

➞

When you touch the centre pad, playback begins from the start point allocated to the place you touch.

E.g. Playing the sample on channel A

Switch to channel A.

If you are playing a track on channel A, press

• to pause the track, or set the volume fader

or cross fader volume to 0.

Press .

Channel A switches to sample playback mode.

•

Playback ends when you take your ﬁngers off

the centre pad.

To adjust a start point

You can adjust the location of the last start point you touched.

Adjust the start point location by turning .

To change an end point and reset a start point

If you turn to change an end point, the sample is again divided into 4 equal segments and the start point is

reset.

To exit sample playback mode

Press .

•

You can also vary the trim, EQ and playback speed

•

settings for the sample. Setting the EQ knob to the centre position selects the setting used during sampling. You cannot exit sample playback mode or change the

•

channel while you are touching the centre pad. Pressing loops playback of the sample even

•

when you are not touching the centre pad, but you cannot exit sample playback mode while the sample is playing. Pause the sample and then exit sample playback mode. You cannot turn effects control ON during sample

•

playback. Similarly, you cannot use sample playback while effects control is ON.

4.3.3 Phrase recording function

Example of phrase recording

Channel A

Channel B

Sample I playback Sample II playback Sample

III

playback

(Recording)

(Recording) (Recording)

Loop playback

(original track)

Loop playback

(original track + sample I)

Loop playback

(original track + samples I & II)

Phrase recording is a function you can use to create variations and layered loops (phrases). To create a phrase, you play a loop on one channel and then use the other channel to overdub another sample onto the ﬁrst loop.

E.g. Phrase recording on channel A

Switch to channel A.

If you are playing a track on channel A, press

• to pause the track, or set the volume fader

or cross fader volume to 0.

Press .

Channel A switches to sample playback mode.

•

While a track is playing on channel B, set a loop point.

Press at the loop-in point.

To record a phrase during loop playback on the other channel

The ﬁrst time you press , the current loop point

becomes the loop point for phrase recording.

Press at the loop-out point.

Loop playback begins on channel B.

•

You cannot switch channels until you set the

•

loop-out point.

To adjust loop points

Switch to channel B.

Adjust the points by turning

Switch back to channel A.

or .

Press .

Recording begins.

•

Press the FUNCTION button for the sample

you want to play and then touch the centre pad to begin sample playback.

The sound played in sample playback is recorded

• (sampled). The recorded sample is played in time with the

• looped playback on the other channel.

Press again.

Recording ends.

• You can overdub more original phrases by

• repeating steps 5 to 7.

LED ﬂashing: Recording standby LED lit: Recording

To end phrase recording

Press .

•

The channel being used for phrase recording reverts to

•

sample playback mode.

You cannot select tracks during phrase recording.

5 Detaching and Using



Loosen and detach.



Press.

Mount in the base unit.

Dedicated strap (accessory)

For example, you can hold it like this:

5.3 Holding the Unit

the Portable Unit

You can take the portable unit out of the base unit and then play from the portable unit via wireless communication.

5.1 Detaching/Remounting the Unit

Detaching

■

5.4 Signal Reception

5.4.1 Effective signal range

The portable unit has an effective communication range of around 10 metres.

Mounting

■

If the unit is too far from the base, performance may falter or stop altogether.

When this happens, the levels meters on the portable unit

•

and base unit ﬂash.

5.2 Attaching the Strap

5.4.2 Obstacles

While the portable unit can communicate with the base unit through a wall, note that the effective signal range may be shortened in some situations, such as where there is an intervening metal door.

5.5 Power Supply

Battery level meter

Power indicator

Lit: Power is being supplied from the base unit. Off: Power is not being supplied from the base unit.

The indicator lights when the portable unit is

mounted in the base unit while turned on, and turns off when the portable unit is removed.

PLAY/PAUSE

PHRASE REC

SAMPLE PLAY

CUE

* Parentheses ( ) indicate the corresponding buttons on the base unit.

Channel A selector

FUNCTION buttons

Channel B selector

5.6 Starting Up & Shutting Down

When it is mounted in the base unit, the portable unit is powered from the base unit. When you detach it from the base unit, the portable unit runs on batteries. When detached from the base unit, the portable unit will run for a maximum of around 5 hours with new alkaline batteries. (The available time may vary slightly depending on the room temperature and how the unit is used.)

Lighting pattern

Battery level

Starting Up

■

Mount the portable unit back in the base unit. The portable unit starts up when you start up the base unit.

Shutting Down

■

The portable unit shuts down when the base unit is shut down. (This applies when the portable unit is detached from the base unit.)

Auto power off

If you leave the portable unit unused for 15 minutes when it is detached from the base unit, it automatically shuts itself down. To restart the portable unit, mount it back in the base unit.

Forced shutdown

To shut down just the portable unit, hold down the

buttons on the portable unit together for

roughly 5 seconds.

The batteries are fully charged.

The batteries are starting to lose power.

The batteries are nearly dead.

Replace the batteries now.

Running on batteries, the unit may quickly run out of power when being used. Batteries should be replaced quickly.

5.7 Portable Unit

Use the buttons and pads in exactly the same way as when the portable unit is mounted in the base unit.

●

Some buttons have the same function as buttons on the base unit. These are used in the same way as the

●

base unit buttons.

6.1.1 Preference Settings

6 Appendix

6.1 Changing the Preferences

Controls Used

You can use this procedure to change the nextbeat's basic settings.

You cannot change the preferences during track selection.

Hold down for 2 seconds or longer.

The Preferences screen appears.

•

Item

Pad Threshold

Changes the threshold value for centre pad pitch bend or fastforward. (Low ➞ ➞ High)

Cross Fader Curve

Sets the type of cross fader curve. (➞ "Cross fader curve")

LCD Brightness

Sets the LCD brightness. (Low ➞ ➞ High)

LCD Contrast

Sets the LCD contrast. (Low ➞ ➞ High)

Play Mode

DJ Play: Allows all DJ

• operations. Continuous: Plays the tracks in

• a speciﬁed folder on the CF card continuously. Disables all DJ operations.

Volume Sensor

Normal: Sliding your ﬁngers

• over the touch sensors adjusts the volume. Absolute: Touching any point

• on the touch sensor adjusts the volume.

Settings (set at the

time of purchase)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 2 3 4

DJ Play

Continuous

Normal Absolute

Item ➞ "Preference Settings"

•

Turn the dial to select an item.

•

Turn the dial to select a setting.

•

Press the centre to conﬁrm your choice.

Auto CUE

OFF: Cue points are set at the

• beginnings of tracks, including those with a silent section at the beginning. ON: If there is a period of

• silence at the beginning of a track, the cue point is set at the end of the silent section.

Cross fader curve

■

With this curve, the volume is the same

from the edge to the centre, but gradually decreases once you pass beyond the centre.

With this curve, moving the fader

inwards from the edge immediately switches sound output to the other channel.

OFF ON

To exit the Preferences

Press to exit the Preferences screen.

6.2 Troubleshooting

If the nextbeat malfunctions, check the information in this table. Also check any equipment you are using with the nextbeat. If taking the suggested action does not remedy the problem, contact the store where you purchased your nextbeat or your nearest Wacom Customer Support Centre.

Symptoms Probable Cause Action Ref. Page

The track names don't show up in the track selection screen.

I can't upload tracks to a channel.

There's no sound. The output cable is not connected

The selected tracks are in an unsupported audio format.

MP3: Files without tag information are not displayed.

You have exceeded the maximum number of ﬁles. You have exceeded the maximum number of folders or folder levels.

Music is being played in both

• channels. Sample playback is in progress.

•

• to the output socket properly. The cable is unplugged.

•

The plugs or connection sockets are dirty.

The volume fader is set to 0. Check the volume fader setting. 24

The cross fader is set to the other channel.

The trim is at the lowest setting. Check the trim setting. 23

Convert the tracks to a supported format.

Add tag information to the ﬁle.

You can have up to 9,999 music ﬁles, up to 1,000 folders, and up to 10 folder levels (where level 1 is the root level).

Pause one of the channels, or set the

• volume fader or cross fader volume to 0. Exit sample playback.

•

Connect the cable properly.

Wipe off any dirt and reconnect.

Check the cross fader setting.

—

21, 24

The sound is distorted, or there is noise.

There's no loop playback

when I press .

TV/Radio reception is distorted.

Cued and loop playback don't work.

All the EQ values are at the minimum.

The MASTER VOL or PHONE VOL is on the lowest setting.

Playback is paused.

The cable is not connected properly.

The plugs or connection sockets are dirty.

The gain is higher than necessary due to the trim.

The nextbeat is interfering with the TV.

No loop points are set. Set loop points.

The nextbeat may be interfering with signal reception.

The DJ functions are disabled because the playback mode is set to Continuous.

Check the EQ settings.

Check the MASTER VOL and PHONE VOL settings.

Press to resume playback.

Connect the cable properly.

Wipe off any dirt and reconnect.

Check the trim value and adjust it until no red appears on the levels meter.

Turn off the TV or move the nextbeat further away.

Turn the nextbeat off or move it further away from the TV/radio.

Change the playback mode in the Preferences screen. 36

19, 24

—

Symptoms Probable Cause Action Ref. Page

The nextbeat doesn't start up when I turn it ON immediately after setting the POWER switch to OFF. "Boot Error" is displayed.

The nextbeat does not start up when I set the POWER switch to ON when the portable unit is removed. "Boot Error" is displayed.

The portable unit turns off when it's detached from the base unit.

The BPM value is different from the value on the CD, etc.

The BPM is not measured automatically.

The portable unit was not powered up correctly.

When you start up the nextbeat, return the portable unit to the base unit.

The portable unit automatically turns itself off if it is left unused for 15 minutes or more when detached from the base unit.

A different value may be shown because the nextbeat uses a different processing method to measure the BPM value.

Automatic measurement is not possible with some tracks.

Auto BPM is set to OFF. Use the FUNCTION button to set Auto

After you set the POWER switch to OFF, wait a short time (around 10 seconds) before turning it ON again. 17

Return the portable unit to the base unit and then turn the nextbeat on again.

Remount it in the base unit to start it up again.

— —

Use the manual BPM function to measure the BPM manually.

BPM to ON.

Sample playback doesn't work.

Pressing the

button doesn't end sample playback.

My samples have been erased.

The effects don't work.

The batteries in the portable unit run out of power too quickly.

You cannot begin sample playback on a channel that is already playing music.

Sample playback is being used on the other channel.

You cannot end sample playback during loop playback.

Modifying the data on the CF card will erase your recorded samples.

is turned to the lowest setting. Check the setting. 28-30

The effects channel selector switch is set to a different channel.

Effects control pad is set to ON and the nextbeat is in standby mode.

The batteries are dead. Replace the batteries.

Pause the track or set the volume fader or cross fader volume to 0 and then start sample playback.

You cannot use sample playback on both channels at the same time. End sample playback on the other channel and then try again.

Press the button to pause loop

playback and then press the button

to end sample playback.

Once you have created samples, do not change the data on the CF card.

Set the effects channel selector switch to the channel where you want to use effects.

Use the centre pad.

21, 24, 32

28-30

I can't use pitch bend on the centre pad. It fastforwards or rewinds instead.

The track names or artist names are not shown correctly. The text is garbled.

The sensor is detecting your actions as fast-forward or rewind.

Unsupported characters (such as kanji or hiragana) are used in the name.

Double-byte letters are used in the name.

Adjust the sensor sensitivity in the Preferences screen. Set the sensitivity so that one ﬁnger gives you pitch bend and two ﬁngers give you fast-forward or rewind.

Always use ASCII characters (numbers and letters). —

The nextbeat cannot display double-byte characters. Use only single-byte characters.

—

6.3 Updating the Firmware

Insert new AA-size alkaline batteries.

Open the battery compartment on the back of the portable unit.

Slot the battery compartment cover back into place.

Push in the catch on the cover to release the lock and push the cover upwards.

Check the orientations of the + and - symbols.

When new ﬁrmware is released, you can use a CF card to update the ﬁrmware in the nextbeat.

You can check the nextbeat's current ﬁrmware version in the Preferences screen. ➞ P.36

•

[Important]

Have a blank CF card (Type 1 card) ready.

Download the ﬁrmware update ﬁles to your CF card from the nextbeat website

(http://www.nextbeat.net).

Download the ﬁles by following the instructions on the website.

• Do not store any music ﬁles on the CF card. The update ﬁle should be the only ﬁle on the card.

•

Turn off the nextbeat.

Insert the CF card into the CF card slot and turn the nextbeat on.

The ﬁrmware update screen appears.

•

Update the ﬁrmware by following the on-screen instructions.

Press to start updating. Pressing any other button cancels updating.

•

[Important]

Do not remove the CF card, detach the portable unit or turn the nextbeat off during updating. Doing so will prevent you from restarting the nextbeat.

When updating is completed, turn the nextbeat off and remove the CF card.

After updating ends, you cannot turn off the portable unit.

• Use forced shutdown (P.35) or perform step 6 below.

Insert the CF card containing music tracks into the CF card slot and turn the nextbeat on.

Check that the track selection screen appears.

• When updating ends, sampling data is cleared.

•

6.4 Replacing the Batteries

If the portable unit quickly runs out of power, the batteries may have run down. Replace them with 4 AA-size alkaline batteries (commercially available).

To ensure stable, uninterrupted operation, we recommend that you load batteries into the portable unit

• before using it.

6.4.1 Notes on Handling the Batteries

DANGER

Load the batteries correctly, ensuring that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly.

Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a ﬁre.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the batteries.

Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

Keep the batteries dry.

Do not use modiﬁed batteries or batteries other than those speciﬁed for use with this product.

Take care not to short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (-) battery terminals with a metal object.

When replacing the batteries, turn off this product and unplug the AC adapter from the mains power outlet. Then check that the portable unit is turned off before opening the battery cover.

WARNING

Do not use old and new batteries together, and do not use different types of batteries together .

Do not use batteries that are damaged, misshapen or leaking ﬂuid.

To prevent battery depletion, remove them from the product if it will not be used for a long period.

CAUTION

Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts.

Do not store the batteries at extreme temperatures.

Batteries should be disposed of in compliance with your local laws and regulations.

Do not replace the batteries while your hands are wet or sweaty.

6.5 Transporting, Cleaning & Storage

Cut-out

Fit the cover so that the side with the cut-out is over the socket connectors on the back of the nextbeat.

6.5.1 Transporting the nextbeat

As a safety precaution when transporting the nextbeat, always check that the portable unit is ﬁrmly secured in the base unit before covering the nextbeat with the cover provided.

6.5.2 Cleaning & Storage

Disconnect the AC adapter and USB cables when cleaning this product. Failure to do so could cause an electric shock.

Do not clean this product with organic solvents as this could cause cracking.

Clean this product with a soft, dry cloth. Take great care when handling the display and the nextbeat

• itself as strong pressure could crack the display or the nextbeat body. Leaving water drops or other soiling on the product may result in staining or cause the product coating to peel. Clean the connector sockets from time to time with a dry piece of cotton. Dirt in the sockets can impair

• the connection quality and cause interruptions to the sound. When not in use, store this product with the cover provided in place.

•

6.6 Speciﬁcations

General speciﬁcations

Model X-1000

Power supply Base unit : AC adapter: DC 12 V

Wireless frequencies 2.4 GHz

Power consumption 12 W

Operating temperature & humidity 5-40°C, 30-80% (condensation-free)

Weight 2.6 kg

Dimensions (W x D x H) 300.0 x 300.0 x 85.0 mm

Portable unit : 4 AA alkaline batteries

Audio unit

Frequency characteristics Master output

output

ch /Bch

S/N ratio

(A-weighting)

Dynamic range

(A-weighting)

Master output A

/Bch output

Master output A

/Bch output

Total harmonic distortion Master output

/Bch output

Crosstalk Master output

/Bch output

Output level

(Input signal, output impedance,

Master output A

/Bch output

20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB

104.0 dB or more

102.0 dB or more

0.009% (@1 kHz : THD+N)

90 dB or more 90 dB or more

0 dBV (-20 dBFS/600 Ω/10 kΩ)

-2 dBV ( 0 dBFS/600 Ω/10 kΩ)

load impedance)

Max. headphone output level 50 mW + 50 mW (16Ω load)

Digital output

(S/PDIF output)

Equalizer characteristics HI

Microphone input sensitivity

Output impedance Sampling frequency

MID LOW

75 Ω

44.1 kHz

+8 dB to -∞ dB (13 kHz) +8 dB to -∞ dB (1 kHz) +8 dB to -∞ dB (70 Hz)

-40 dBV, 10 kHz

(Input impedance)

Input/output sockets

Master L/R output sockets RCA pin jack L : White

Channel A L/R output sockets

Channel B L/R output sockets

DIGITAL REC socket RCA pin jack : Orange

CF card slot CF card slot

USB port USB type B

Headphone output socket 6.3 mm stereo phone jack

Microphone input socket 6.3 mm phone jack

Other

Supported display characters ASCII characters

Maximum displayable ﬁle/track name length 160 characters

Maximum displayable folder name length 160 characters

Maximum displayable artist name length 160 characters

Maximum number of ﬁles per memory card 9,999

Maximum number of folder levels per memory card 10

Maximum number of folders per memory card 1,000

File system FAT/FAT32

R : Red

Accessories

Cover 1

AA alkaline batteries 4

AC adapter 1

Power cable 1

CF card (type 1) 1

Strap 1

RCA cable 1

USB cable 1

Quick Start Guide 1

LIMITED WARRANTY

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Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product if (a), in the opinion of Wacom, the failure of the product has resulted from accident, abuse, misuse, negligence, misapplication, or unauthorized modiﬁcation or repair, or (b) the product has been handled or stored other than in accordance with Wacom’s storage instructions, or (c) the failure is due to normal wear and tear, or (d) you fail to fulﬁll your obligations as described above. In case that any claim presented under warranty is found upon investigation to be either outside the duration or the scope of this warranty, or in case that the product is found to be not defective, then the cost of such investigation and repair shall be borne by you. Any descriptions, drawings, speciﬁcations, samples, models, bulletins, or similar material, used in connection with the sale of the product, shall not be construed as an express warranty that the product will conform or comply with your requirements. Should any provision of this agreement be declared invalid, that provision shall be treated as separate from the agreement, and the agreement shall remain in force without limitation in all other respects. If this product is found to be defective, the purchaser may be entitled to institute legal proceedings against the seller on grounds of liability for deﬁciency. The statutory rights indicated with regard to the seller are not limited in any way by this warranty. Rather, this warranty affords the purchaser rights in addition to those indicated in the present text.

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This Limited Warranty and Liability is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Should you have any questions about this Agreement, or if you desire to contact Wacom for any reason, please contact in writing:

Wacom Europe GmbH

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Wacom nextbeat X-1000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Introduction

1.1 Check the package contents carefully.

Contents

1.2 Safety Precautions

1.2.1 Notes on Handling the Batteries

1.2.2 Notes on Handling the AC Adapter

1.3 Notes on Using This Product

1.3.1 LCD Screen

1.3.2 Music Files

1.3.3 Disclaimers

1.3.4 FCC NOTICE (for U.S customers)

1.3.5 IC NOTICE (for Canadian customers)

1.3.7 CE Declaration

1.3.8 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

1.3.9 INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA ONLY)

1.3.10 Trademark Information

1.3.11 Notes

1.3.12 About This Manual

1.3.13 Copyright Information

1.3.14 Concurrently performing units

1.4 Features of nextbeat X-1000

1.5 Supported Music File Formats

1.6 Component Names and Functions

1.6.1 Control Panel

1.6.2 Front Input/Output sockets

1.6.3 Rear Input/Output sockets

1.6.4 Display screen

1.7.1 Preparing for Startup

1.7.2 Starting Up

1.7.3 Shutting Down

2 Before You Go Live

2.1 Transferring Tracks to CF Cards

2.1.1 System requirements

2.1.2 Downloading

3 Basic Operation

3.1 Switching Channels

3.1.1 Channel Switching and the LEDs

3.1.2 Adjusting the Headphone Sound

3.2 Track Selection

3.3 Play/Pause

3.3.1 Playback (normal playback)

3.3.2 Pause

3.4 Fast-forward/Rewind

3.5 Setting Cue Points/ Cued Playback

3.5.1 Setting cue points

3.5.2 Cued playback

3.6 Adjusting the Playback Speed

3.7 Adjusting the Trim/EQ

3.7.1 Adjusting the trim (gain)

3.6.3 Master Tempo function

3.7.2 Adjusting the EQ

3.8 Adjusting the Volume

3.9 Cross Fader Adjustment

3.8.1 Adjusting the volume for channel A/B

3.8.2 Other volume adjustments

3.10 BPM Display

3.10.3 BPM matching

3.10.1 Auto BPM

3.10.2 Manual BPM (Auto BPM: OFF)

3.11 Microphone Input

4 Advanced Operation

4.1 Loop Function

4.1.2 Playing segments

4.1.1 Setting and playing from loop points

4.2 Effects Functions

4.2.1 Applying effects

4.2.2 Effects Parameter List

4.3 Sampler Functions

4.3.1 Sampling function

4.3.2 Sample playback function

4.3.3 Phrase recording function

5.3 Holding the Unit

5.1 Detaching/Remounting the Unit

5.4 Signal Reception

5.4.1 Effective signal range

5.2 Attaching the Strap