| User-friendly top
panel operation. Operation system allows live performances. Pioneer
has launched an all new Effector with a DJ perspective and instrument
feel. Further evolved BEAT EFFECTS actualize realtime effect performance
with a JOG DIAL, allowing 25 different effects (5x5 combination).
You can expand the digital sound world by connecting this machine
to your mixer, player and electric instruments. |
THE PERFORMANCE DJ EFFECTOR
3-BAND
EQUALIZER
The
high quality separate 3-BAND EQUALIZER (HI, MID. LOW) cuts
sounds up to -oodB and almost completely silences the sound
of instruments in each band. |
ISOLATOR
LEVER SWITCH
Momentary ON & LOCK ON method is adopted. The switch
at the Momentary position returns to OFF when you takes
your finger off the lever, allowing smooth ON-OFF changeover
of effects. The switch, at the LOCK ON position, continues
to be ON.
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BEAT
EFFECTS
Press the AUTO BEAT EFFECT button (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1/1, 2/1,
4/1) to produce live effects, DELAY, ECHO, AUTO PAN, AUTO
FLANGER and AUTO TRANSFORMER, in linkage with beat set in
advance.
This machine, with free selection of 3 bands (HI, MID, LOW),
enables a wider range of performances than conventional
effectors.
Turn the DEPTH and MIX knobs to change the depth of effects
and the balance of the original sounds and effect sounds,
respectively. In addition, normal effects, not linked with
BPM, are possible.
You can set the beat by various methods such as AUTO, TAP,
msec, BPM and MIDI BEAT. |
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EFFECT
LEVER SWITCH
Momentary ON & LOCK ON method is adopted for smooth
ON-OFF changeover. |
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AUTO
BPM COUNTER
This counter automatically measures the BPM (Beats Per Minute)
of music and turns it into digital indication. You can digitally
confirm the BPM of input music sources. |
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TAP
BUTTON
You can set BPM instantly by tapping the button with your
finger. Press the button twice to input the tempo as desired. |
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EFFECT
FREQUENCY
Button operation allows you to freely select specific frequency
from the 3 bands (HI, MID, LOW) and produce effects. You
can combine the bands as you like - for example, producing
effects only in the MID (picture), or, conversely, selecting
the LOW and HI for effects with the original sounds in the
MID. |
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DELAY:
You can set DELAY sounds at any tempo.
ECHO: You can set ECHO sounds
at any tempo. Turn of the DEPTH knob to MAX produces HOLD
DELAY effect, in which repeat continue when BEAT EFFECT
is OFF.
AUTO PAN: You can automatically
swing sounds to the right and left.
AUTO FLANGER: This produces
a sound effect like when a jet plane ascends and descends
periodically. The DEPTH knob can be used to change the strength
of the waves.
AUTO TRANSFORMER: This cuts
sounds periodically. |
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DIGITAL
JOG BREAK
"Digital Jog Break" is equipped for producing new
digital sounds on the spot.
A turn of the JOG DIAL controls 5 effects, JET, ZIP, WAH,
RING MODULATION, and FUZZ.
The DEPTH knob can be used to freely set the strength and
depth of effects as well as the balance of the original sounds
and effect sounds.
You can enjoy a variety of DJ performances with an instrument-feel. |
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LEVER SWITCH
Momentary ON & LOCK ON method is adopted for smooth ON
/ OFF changeover. |
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JOG BREAK METER:
This optically indicates the motion of the JOG DIAL and the
change of sounds, allowing you to visually confirm the motion.
JET: This is a function to add SHORT DELAY. Turn
of the JOG DIAL creates wave sounds, with the FLANGER effect
made by using 2 analogue turntables.
ZIP: The JOG DIAL can be used to change the pitch
of reproduced sounds without changing the tempo. Lowering
of the pitch produces sounds resembling those made by slowing
an analogue turntable.
WAH: This, is a function to change cut-off frequency.
Turn of the JOG DIAL makes the sound of a certain instrument
strong or weak. It feels like the sound is moving.
RING MODULATION: Modulation of sounds produces
a tone like the ring of a bell, providing effects such as
a cosmic sound or a robot voice.
FUZZ: This is a distortion effect on sounds. The
JOG DIAL changes the distorted band. |
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HOLD
FUNCTION
With the function on, the present state can be maintained
if you stop turning the JOG DIAL. With the function off,
it returns gradually to the state of the original sounds. |
JOG
DIAL MEMORY FUNCTION
This is a new function to memorize and reproduce the motion
of the JOG DIAL. When you turn the JOG DIAL and simultaneously
press the MEMORY button, the motion of the JOG DIAL is memorized
for as long as 8 seconds. While pressing the PLAY button,
you can replay the memorized action in all the 5 effects
as many times as you want. |
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OTHER
FUNCTIONS
The EFX-500 is equipped with MIDI IN/OUT terminals for controlling
the CLOCK signal of MIDI instruments. The BPM of input analogue
sound signal is measured automatically, converted to MIDI-CLOCK
signal, and output so that the beats of connected MIDI instruments
can be synchronized. |
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EFFECT MONITOR SYSTEM monitors each of BEAT EFFECT, DIGITAL
JOG BREAK, and master sounds. The volume & meter controls
input/effect output levels. The auto-lighting, button indicates
Rear Panel the setting of each effect. The compact size makes
this machine portable |
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| Specifications |
| Input
Channel |
1
x Stereo |
| Input
Terminal |
1/4"
phone (stereo) and RCA (stereo) |
| Output
Terminal |
1/4"
phone (stereo) and RCA (stereo) |
| MIDI
Terminal |
IN/OUT |
| Output
Level Switch |
+4
dBu/-10dBu |
| Signal-to-Noise
Ratio |
80
dB or more |
| Frequency
Response |
20
Hz -- 20 kHz |
| 3
Band EO (Low, Mid, Hi) |
oo
- +6 dB |
| Effect
Monitor (Headphone) |
Beat Effect
Master Out
Digital Jog Break |
| Net
Weight: |
5
Ibs.,8 oz.
(2.5 kg) |
| Dimensions
(W xH xD): |
(10-7/18" x 2-1/2" x 8-11/16")
276 x 64 x 220 mm |
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