Worst is when you power off the machine, the midi needs to be reinput... but the fact I can rumble a house down with this thing is why it rules ;) the disk is also software aka a cdrom ;)
This is one of those gadgets that inspires something like the cheezy cool intro in Michael Jackson’s Black or White, and then you never use it again... and it’s totally worth it. 😎
I had one when they were first out along with the original DJX keyboard. Recently been offered one of these for free, now I'm more Midi savvy I'm thinking it'll be pretty cool sequenced with the Beatstep Pro...
I used to own a DJX keyboard many years ago and truthfully ,the only thing that held it back was the song recorder ,not being a better sequencer .i wish these days some one would bring out keyboards not so much based around GM sounds ,and target more synth sounds of the past ,for sure i would buy one with built in speakers too .
Yeah man, this is one of those machines that is fun but could have been really seriously good if it had just a few more features (like better access to sequencing) ...and also if it didn't look so ridiculous...
Ok, so I played my DJX2 KEYBOARD and it did NOT have as many sounds or beats as this little module so I feel left out lol! I was disappointed with the lack of alot of the sounds,beats and effects featured in the module. Ah well.
You hold down the button above the disk and spin to controller number 74 (or was it 75... I think 74) then release that button and spin the disk anti-clockwise. The audio tracks will disappear. Though it's hard to control which tracks to keep and which to mute.
hi! any advice for trying to synch this up to to Logic as midi. I have but the DJx only makes this piano sound triggered bytes midi. cant seem to get the drums synched?
Wish I had a solution for you. It should work in theory but in my experience, communications like this between old and new gear have an almost 0% success rate!
I remember getting aleand of one of these of my freind i gave him a go of the djx one keyboard for it ...but this box wasn't for me its was fun to mess around on
Well yeah that's about all you can do with it. I guess the creative part is how you add the effects. And also, it's just easy fun and for some people that's all they want or need.
The different synth voices in each preset are actually available via different midi Presets/program changes so if you output midi from a daw into it, you can use the synth engines simultaneously, and some of the bass sounds are pure filth!
Did you know that there's a device out there called the Kawasaki Disc Mixer? It is a DJX2B for kids, a purple surface with 6 white pads, a scratch disc and a 1 octave keyboard. The built in rhythm patterns are copied strate out of the DJX2B but they downgraded the sound quality to something rediculously bad. You should really try it out, it's quite the capable kids toy.
Sounds cool! There needs to be more synths and beat machines for kids. They have talent that's not restrained by our grown-up ideas about what's "right" and "correct" in music.
@@qix6424 He done a couple of vids on the XW-PD1 (red beat maker version) I've got one and it's awkward workflow is rage inducing. Both models are always available 2ndhand and most ads boast "New never used".
Can you actually use the cutoff and resonance controls on the actual selectable voices (not patterns) on this one? You could not do that for some reason on the keyboard version.
Again consulting your expertise... As a sound module for 50 bucks, is it any good? or it's equal to the PSR keyboards from the era that feature the DJ! sound and moaning by women voices?
Props for covering unusual gear! I've still got mine. Yes, it can be sequenced by MIDI though the front panel can't
Yep that's what I've found. And thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the channel :)
I had one of these. Creating the midi tracks to upload to this thing was a real chore. Got rid of many years ago.
Chore, yep
Worst is when you power off the machine, the midi needs to be reinput... but the fact I can rumble a house down with this thing is why it rules ;) the disk is also software aka a cdrom ;)
This is one of those gadgets that inspires something like the cheezy cool intro in Michael Jackson’s Black or White, and then you never use it again... and it’s totally worth it. 😎
Beautifully said!
I had one when they were first out along with the original DJX keyboard. Recently been offered one of these for free, now I'm more Midi savvy I'm thinking it'll be pretty cool sequenced with the Beatstep Pro...
yeah do it :)
saw a couple come through the buyer section of a cash converters ....but always collected....managed to get my DJX original though
Ah the original is the best!
I sent mine off to be circuit bent. Coming back in the near future.
Hope,, I hope to see a video! Or send me some recordings and I'll do the video for you :)
I used to own a DJX keyboard many years ago and truthfully ,the only thing that held it back was the song recorder ,not being a better sequencer .i wish these days some one would bring out keyboards not so much based around GM sounds ,and target more synth sounds of the past ,for sure i would buy one with built in speakers too .
Yeah man, this is one of those machines that is fun but could have been really seriously good if it had just a few more features (like better access to sequencing) ...and also if it didn't look so ridiculous...
@@gearfacts Yes the toy like look doesn't do it any favours haha .
Ok, so I played my DJX2 KEYBOARD and it did NOT have as many sounds or beats as this little module so I feel left out lol! I was disappointed with the lack of alot of the sounds,beats and effects featured in the module. Ah well.
Yeah this one has slightly more than twice the beats. But of course no sampling. I wish they'd release a DJX3.
how are you doing drum loop only at 6:38?
You hold down the button above the disk and spin to controller number 74 (or was it 75... I think 74) then release that button and spin the disk anti-clockwise. The audio tracks will disappear. Though it's hard to control which tracks to keep and which to mute.
hi! any advice for trying to synch this up to to Logic as midi. I have but the DJx only makes this piano sound triggered bytes midi. cant seem to get the drums synched?
Wish I had a solution for you. It should work in theory but in my experience, communications like this between old and new gear have an almost 0% success rate!
I remember getting aleand of one of these of my freind i gave him a go of the djx one keyboard for it ...but this box wasn't for me its was fun to mess around on
Yes, I think it’s just meant to be fun for relative non-musicians :-) (like me)
I never understood this device. There are no pads or keys, so what can you do with it, apart from playing patterns?
Well yeah that's about all you can do with it. I guess the creative part is how you add the effects. And also, it's just easy fun and for some people that's all they want or need.
The different synth voices in each preset are actually available via different midi Presets/program changes so if you output midi from a daw into it, you can use the synth engines simultaneously, and some of the bass sounds are pure filth!
Did you know that there's a device out there called the Kawasaki Disc Mixer? It is a DJX2B for kids, a purple surface with 6 white pads, a scratch disc and a 1 octave keyboard. The built in rhythm patterns are copied strate out of the DJX2B but they downgraded the sound quality to something rediculously bad. You should really try it out, it's quite the capable kids toy.
Sounds cool! There needs to be more synths and beat machines for kids. They have talent that's not restrained by our grown-up ideas about what's "right" and "correct" in music.
I have to agree it's ugly, but I still want one. Let me know when you plan to sell this one.
If you cant find one, check out casio's xw-dj1. Not sure if gearfacts has vids on that one yet, but hey should.
@@qix6424 He done a couple of vids on the XW-PD1 (red beat maker version) I've got one and it's awkward workflow is rage inducing. Both models are always available 2ndhand and most ads boast "New never used".
haha this is so true. "Rage inducing" is apt. Most unfriendly device of any kind that I have ever used.
UHHHHH OOOHHHHHH😳😯😬
oh wait!!
i did actually get one!
(wallet sighs relief and goes back to tending to its Moths)🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nice! Everyone MUST at least try one of these sometime in their life!
Can you actually use the cutoff and resonance controls on the actual selectable voices (not patterns) on this one?
You could not do that for some reason on the keyboard version.
I think it's possible but I haven't been able to make it work.
Get this and a Casio Rapman and you will be all set! 😎😄
Ah the Rapman ...something I'm longing to try!
Pretty much. Got both. Run vocals/instruments thru the Rapman. Rock ON!
This the kind of instrument 🎹 that *The Chemical Brothers* would looooooooooove to use.
It’s limited but insanely fun!
Again consulting your expertise... As a sound module for 50 bucks, is it any good? or it's equal to the PSR keyboards from the era that feature the DJ! sound and moaning by women voices?
Search for it and it does feature the moaning bits! guess I'll wait for something else.
I was going to say GRAB IT for $50 purely because it'll give you so many hours of fun. That reason alone :)
@@gearfacts Let's see what it does in conjunction with a $12 Casio Rapman :)
When a religion is based on this box you will all learn the significance of this strange box from another world.
Yep! I wish they'd release it again with a few additional features (sample import etc)
今でも現役でうちに有りますよ。
とても楽しいです！
Space Hop.
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I have spoken.
That's some fine speakin' right there
@@gearfacts - If somehow I ever get to make the southern cross (sailing) to Austria, you & I will be drinking big buckets of beer.
@@notsofunnynowisit haha sounds like a good plan! So where are you located then?
@@gearfacts : Washington state. Prettiest state in the union.