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1. lf you press the button enables disables an auto loop Shift function Smart Seek Loop Jump Length selects the step size in beats EFFECT CONTROLS 21 Effect If you turn the button selects an effect If you press the button enables disables current effect 22 Effect amount sets current effect amount BROWSE CONTROLS 23 Browse If you turn the button allows to navigate in the media windows to find the appropriate media Shift function Quick Browse allows to navigate faster in the media windows to find the appropriate media If you press the button opens the highlighted directory Shift function Back returns to the parent directory 24 Load loads the highlighted media into a player 17 30 4 Controller Overview 4 2 Rear Panel vy ee SRL SA EEAO XVBES p gy Te ges EROX Rear panel 1 Power adapter input connect the power adapter here optional can be bought separately if USB power is too low 2 Power switch adaptor Off USB set the switch to Adaptor when using the exclusive adaptor set to USB when using power provided from the computer via USB 3 USB connection used to connect U MIX CONTROL PRO to your computer 4 Output 1 2 3 4 use these standard RCA outputs to connect to an external mixer or your sound system amplifier powered speakers or home stereo If you have a speakers set with a cable mini jack male use an adapter male RCA to fem2. License Agreement 4 Select the Components you want to install and click Next H Cross 0 1 2 6 Setup Six Choose Components gt MIXVIBES Choose which features of Cross DJ 1 2 6 you want to install APD Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to Install Click Next to continue Select components to instal MainlPFOGFaMA E Start Menu E Desktop shortcut Space required 16 8MB Postion your mou mpanent lt Back Cancel Components Selection 9 30 2 Installation 5 Choose the folder in which you want to install CROSS DJ and click Next Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install Cross DJ 1 2 6 Setup wil install Cross DJ 1 2 6 in the Following folder To install in a different folder cick Browse and select anather Folder Click Next to continue Destination Folder Slogan ies Nitibs ioss09 1 2 6 ce Space required 16 8MB Space available 1 86B Cross DJ 1 26 lt Back Next gt Cancel Choose Install location 6 Choose the Start Menu folder in which you want to create the CROSS DJ shortcut To start the installation click Install Choose Start Menu Folder 2 MIXVIBES Choose a Start Menu folder for the Cross DJ 1 2 6 shortcuts fist atil Select the Start Menu folder in which you would like to create the program s shortcuts You can also en
3. Monitor signals are folded down to mono The mono Master is routed to output 1 and the mono Cue Monitor is routed to output 2 on your U MIX CONTROL PRO External Mixer Deck A direct out is routed to outputs 1 2 on your U MIX CONTROL PRO Deck B direct out is routed to outputs 3 4 and the Cue Monitor out is routed to outputs 5 6 Cross DJ LE Preferen XO Au es Q General Audio _ Recording Keyboard MIDI Remote MixVibes ASIO U Mix Control Pro E D D A 3 Buffer size 256 samples 5 8 ms Left Input Output 1 U Mix Control Pro 1 U Mix Control Pro 1 Ba CA dB Line Output 2 ight Input U Mix Control Pro 3 I C9 U Mix Control Pro 3 Output 3 5 je Une 6 None H routing mose SOUNDCARD Sortie 1 Sortie 2 Sortie 3 m C i L L E DIRECT A DIRECT B CROSS MIXFR Audio Configuration Pane 13 30 3 Configuring CROSS DJ 3 2 MIDI Configuration 1 Go to File gt Preferences gt MIDI 2 Select your MIDI input device by clicking on its tab 3 Select your MIDI device mapping by clicking on its picture 4 If necessary you can add and delete a mapping a duplicate a mapping to personalize it b import a mapping for example use a mapping posted by another user on our
4. Requirements for PC Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7 We recommend Windows 7 or XP over Vista Intel Core 2 Duo 1 8 GHz or equivalent 1GBRAM One available USB port Hard drive space for music Minimum System Requirements for MAC Mac OS X 10 4 Intel Core 2 Duo 1 8 GHz or higher 1GBRAM One available USB port Hard drive space for music Box Contents CROSS DJ installation disc U MIX CONTROL PRO USB Dj MIDI controller with an internal sound interface 1 USB cable 1 RCA cable 1 male RCA to male mini jack 3 5mm This user manual T http forum mixvibes com http www mixvibes com 4 30 1 Connections 1 1 Stand Alone Setup 1 Connect outputs 1 2 of your U MIX CONTROL PRO to your sound system amplifier powered speakers or home stereo 2 Connect your headphones to one of the headphones outputs of your U MIX CONTROL PRO 3 If necessary connect your microphone to the microphone input of your U MIX CONTROL PRO 4 Connect the supplied USB cable between the USB output of your U MIX CONTROL PRO and a free USB slot of your computer 5 To turn on your U MIX CONTROL PRO set the rear panel selector to USB 6 After installing the software set the CROSS DJ Audio preferences as described in the Audio Configuration part of this manual 3 1 on page 12 MIXVIBES SPEAKERS SOFTWARE MICROPHONE HEADPHONES aan Stand
5. alone setup 5 30 1 Connections 1 2 Turntables CD Players and Internal Mixer Setup 1 If you are using vinyl plug the ground of your turntable to the ground lug on the U MIX CONTROL PRO 2 Connect the outputs of your decks vinyl or CD to the RCA inputs of your U MIX CONTROL PRO plugging the left deck into the inputs 1 2 and right deck into the inputs 3 4 Match the left channel usually white with the white RCA sockets on the U MIX CONTROL PRO and right usually red with the red sockets 3 If you are using turntables with phono outputs set the U MIX CONTROL PRO s input selectors to Phono If you are using turntables with line outputs or CD players set the input selectors on the U MIX CONTROL PRO to Line 4 Connect outputs 1 2 of your U MIX CONTROL PRO to your sound system amplifier powered speakers or home stereo 5 Connect your headphones to one of the headphones outputs of your U MIX CONTROL PRO 6 If necessary connect your microphone to the microphone input of your U MIX CONTROL PRO 7 Connect the supplied USB cable between the USB output of your U MIX CONTROL PRO and a free USB slot of your computer 8 To turn on your U MIX CONTROL PRO set the rear panel selector to USB 9 After installing the software set the CROSS DJ Audio preferences as described in the Audio Configuration part of this manual 3 1 on page 12 Gs SPEAKERS CD PLAYER TURNTABLE ess Turntables
6. forum c export a mapping for example share it with other users d xO Paes VFX Control MixVibes 1 50 Kuro Akiyama 1 50 General Audio Recording Keyboard MIDI _ Remote MixVibes U MIX CONTROL PRO Device Q mini in MIDIOUT 14 BITS Online Controller Mappings 7 U MIX REMOTE Application ixVil fa we Wath a Beat Matcher FX1 U Mix Control MixVibes re Fx2 450 Current FX U MIX CONTROL 2 All FXs MixVibes fa 1 50 thos Media Rack Mixer Player 1 Player 2 Current Player All Players Modifiers MIDI Configuration Pane 14 30 4 Controller Overview 4 1 Top Panel Each U MIX CONTROL PRO button has a primary and a secondary function Primary functions are direct just press the desired button To access the secondary functions hold SHIFT and press the desired button Top panel 1 Shift holding shift gives many of the buttons a secondary function Secondary functions are printed inside a grey box MIXER CONTROLS 2 Crossfader blends audio between the left and right channels 3 Volume adjusts the players audio level A 5 6 Equalization If you turn the buttons a 3 band equalizer is available to modify the equalization of your media file Treble medium and bass can be adjusted with these knobs If you press the buttons kills basses or mediums or trebl
7. open it again after you have connected and powered on the controller correctly There are some audio dropouts or slow response Choose a buffer size setting in the Audio preferences If you hear crackling sounds it means your latency setting is too low choose a larger buffer size and test again Close any unnecessary applications Disable your anti virus spyware and firewall softwares Turn off your computer s wireless card or disconnect from the Internet Close useless background processes by deactivating them For example on Windows hit CTRL ALT DEL open the Task manager go to the processes tab close the useless processes If you are very serious about your Djing the first thing to do is partition your HD and dedicate a clean install only to MixVibes Make sure you never use Internet This will avoid all potential worms and backdoors that can considerably slow down your application 26 30 10 Frequently Asked Questions How do I update my software To download the latest version of your MixVibes software you will need to be registered on the MixVibes Forum To register Go to our forum Click on Register on the Board Index sidebar Read the terms and click on I agree to the terms Fill out your profile with your user name valid e mail address and password IMPORTANT You will need your software license key to complete the registration written on the back of your i
8. the polarized plug The wide blade is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug convenience receptacles and point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Serving is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING To reduce the risk of the fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove ui RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK l any cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to DOROT OPER e qual
9. which can be un docked to view two or more lists at the same time To un dock a tab click on the arrow to the right of the tab icon 5 6 Browser The browser displays the track information in list view and enables you to scroll through your collection and load tracks into the players 5 7 Preview Deck The preview deck enables you to quickly preview and select tracks in the headphones without loading them into a player When in Play mode the preview deck will play the track currently selected in the browser 22 30 6 Importing Audio 6 1 Importing Folders To import an entire music folder 1 Go to File gt Import Directory 2 Choose a folder or disc containing your music and click Choose 3 CROSS DJ will import all the audio tracks into the Collection OO IMO DIETO m New Imports E search enoo P E Do Look slutl mp3 fm E O1 fellx d d_mix mp3 ane fis nice scram P O1 sandy_ L_mix mp3 b A 01 Africa s Mix mp3 5 01_its_true ix dd mp3 Be D 01 Ame emio mp3 B 02 felixd L micmp3 slick 01 Beam h This mp3 P 02 sebasti aguar mp3 Pr Applicat Ips i 01 cand emix mp3 B 03 felix d _mix mp3 Fj Docume 01 David away mp3 A 03 sunshi remix mp3 Downlo 01 Flame ginal mp3 A 04 eric_pr _mix mp3 H movies T O1 Seam emix mp3 F 05 fischer remix mp3 A 01 Couch e Fluid mp3 3 06 john_a remix mp3 1 UB
10. CD Players and internal mixer setup 6 30 1 Connections 1 3 MP3 players iPod and Internal Mixer Setup 1 Connect the outputs of your MP3 players to the RCA inputs of your U MIX CONTROL PRO plugging the left MP3 player into the inputs 1 2 and right MP3 player into the inputs 3 4 2 Set the U MIX CONTROL PRO s input selectors to Line 3 Connect outputs 1 2 of your U MIX CONTROL PRO to your sound system amplifier powered speakers or home stereo 4 Connect your headphones to one of the headphones outputs of your U MIX CONTROL PRO 5 If necessary connect your microphone to the microphone input of your U MIX CONTROL PRO 6 Connect the supplied USB cable between the USB output of your U MIX CONTROL PRO and a free USB slot of your computer 7 To turn on your U MIX CONTROL PRO set the rear panel selector to USB 8 After installing the software set the CROSS DJ Audio preferences as described in the Audio Configuration part of this manual 3 1 on page 12 MIXVIBES SPEAKERS Mp3 iPod 1 SOFTWARE oE MICROPHONE HEADPHONES l a MP3 players iPod and internal mixer setup 7 30 1 Connections 1 4 Turntable CD Player and External Mixer Setup 1 If you are using vinyl plug the ground of your turntable to the ground lug on the U MIX CONTROL PRO or on your DJ mixer Connect the outputs of your decks vinyl or CD to the RCA inputs of your U MIX CON
11. ONTROL PRO Power the device ON keep holding the SHIFT and BASS _B buttons The firmware version is given by the lighted LEDs Version X Y 1 X on the deck A 1 PITCH MODE 2 SELECT 3 LOCATOR1 4 LOCATOR2 5 LOCATOR3 6 VINYL 7 BEND 8 BEND 9 SYNC 2 Y on the deck B 1 PITCH MODE 2 SELECT 3 LOCATOR1 4 LOCATOR2 5 LOCATOR3 6 VINYL 7 BEND 8 BEND 9 SYNC Press SHIFT to go back to normal Mode do upgrade my controller s firmware Make sure your controller is connected via USB to the computer Power the device OFF Press and hold the SHIFT and BROWSE buttons of the U MIX CONTROL PRO Power the device ON keep holding the SHIFT and BROWSE buttons Both SOURCE AB buttons should light up SHIFT and BROWSE buttons shouldn t be pressed anymore A new drive named midiUpgDisk should be found in your system Drag and drop the firmware file U MIX_PRO_ V bin into the midiUpgDisk drive The Kill LEDs will start to flash while upgrading BASS AB Update Data 30 MID AB Update Data 60 TREB AB Update Data 90 LOAD AB Update Success if LOAD AB Turn Off means Updating Error After the firmware is updated the LEDs will turn off Can I use U MIX CONTROL PRO with DJ software other than CROSS DJ Yes your U MIX CONTROL PRO is a standard MIDI controller that sends MIDI commands U MIX CONTROL PRO can be used with any software that accepts MIDI commands Ho
12. P De Mix mp3 3 07 sydney _mix mp3 P A 02 LH J b Mix mp3 B 08 ultra_n x_1 0 mp3 F B 02 A Stu s Mix mp3 A 09 mc_flip _mix mp3 02 i Y B 10 d rami _mi 3 reso f2 El 02 Armol emix mp3 fy 8 10 d rami _mixd mp3 cow rje p Chose Locating a Folder You can also import files by going to File gt Import File or playlists by going to File gt Import Playlist 6 2 iTunes Integration If you use Apple s iTunes software to manage your track collection you can access your iTunes Library and playlists by clicking on the iTunes tab in the Dock To import tracks from iTunes 1 While viewing your collection un dock the iTunes tab 2 Select the tracks you want to import 3 Drag and drop your selection into the collection window or right click CTRL click on Mac and choose Add to Collection 23 30 7 Loading Tracks After importing your audio tracks you can load them into the players There are three ways of loading tracks With the controller Use the Browse control to scroll through your collection Load the highlighted track into one of the players by using the Load A or Load B controls With the mouse Drag and drop a track from the collection to one of the players Right click CTRL click on Mac and select Load in Player A B or Active With the keyboard Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through y
13. TROL PRO plugging the left deck into the inputs 1 2 and right deck into the inputs 3 4 Match the left channel usually white with the white RCA sockets on the U MIX CONTROL PRO and right usually red with the red sockets If you are using turntables with phono outputs set the U MIX CONTROL PRO s input selectors to Phono If you are using turntables with line outputs or CD players set the input selectors to Line Connect the outputs of your U MIX CONTROL PRO to the line inputs of your mixer Connect the outputs 1 2 into a line input of your mixer and the outputs 3 4 into another one Connect your headphones to the external mixer s headphone output and plug your sound system amplifier powered speakers or home stereo to the external mixer s main output If necessary connect your microphone to the external mixer s microphone input Connect the U MIX CONTROL PRO to a free USB slot of your computer To turn on your U MIX CONTROL PRO set the rear panel selector to USB After installing the software set the CROSS DJ Audio preferences as described in the Audio Configuration part of this manual 3 1 on page 12 MIXVIBES CD PLAYER TURNTABLE SOFTWARE SPEAKERS HEADPHONES BB ii MICROPHONE MIXER Turntable CD Player and external mixer setup 8 30 2 Installation Please log in on our forum in order to register your product and to check for the latest download version of CROSS soft
14. ale mini jack 3 5mm 5 Touch sensor level adjusts the level of touch sensitivity for the jog wheel adjust it if CROSS DJ is not detecting your touches correctly 6 C F Curve adjust the shape of the crossfader curve from a quick cut for scratching or to a longer fade for mixing 7 Line Phono switch this switch allows you to set the pre amplification level for each stereo input to the line CD MP3 player iPod for example or phono turntable level A turntable outputs a considerably weaker audio signal than a CD or MP3 player and therefore requires extra pre amplification in order to achieve a comparable volume 8 Input 1 2 3 4 use these standard RCA inputs to connect your decks or MP3 players The phono level inputs and line level inputs share the same connectors Use the input source selectors to select the input sources 9 Ground lug when using a turntable connect the ground lead from your turntable to the ground lug to help preventing hum 10 Kensington safety slot accommodates a plug associated with a padlock then connected to a cable to be fixed around a fixed object or difficult to move 18 30 4 Controller Overview 4 3 Front Panel Rear panel 1 Microphone thru input connect a 1 4 microphone to this input Mic signal is sent directly to the outputs there is no software control on this input 2 Microphone level controls the hardware input level of the microphone there is no softw
15. are control on this input level 3 Microphone switch off on talk over OFF No microphone sound is output ON Microphone sound is output normally TALK OVER Microphone sound is output when sound is input to a connected microphone the TALK OVER function operates and all sound other than that from the microphone is attenuated by 14 dB that allows you to be heard when you re speaking When not using the TALK OVER function it is recommended to set the switch to the OFF or ON position 4 Headphones mix controls the balance in the headphones via software between the master output and the headphone cue 5 Headphones level controls the hardware output level of the headphone does not correspond to the monitor volume software knob 6 Headphones output connect your 1 4 or 1 8 headphones to this output for cueing and mix monitoring This output is coupled with the RCA output 3 4 19 30 5 Software Overview Once CROSS DJ is configured you will see the following graphical interface Menu Head Up Display Player Integrated Mixer Dock Browser Preview Deck User Interface 5 1 Menu The menu lets you access various commands in CROSS DJ 5 2 Head Up Display HUD The Head Up Display contains essential information about your mix Head Up Display 1 MixVibes logo 2 Input level meters 3 Deck Selectors 4 The Beat Matcher display gives a visual representation of the synchro
16. ee MIXVIBES U MIX CONTROL PRO User Manual Contents 1 Connections 1 1 Stand Alone Setup 1 2 Turntables CD Players and Internal Mixer Setup 1 3 MP3 players iPod and Internal Mixer Setup 1 4 Turntable CD Player and External Mixer Setup 2 Installation 2 1 Windows 2 2 Mac OS X 2 3 Launching CROSS DJ 2 4 License Key 3 Configuring CROSS Dj 3 1 Audio Configuration 3 2 MIDI Configuration 4 Controller Overview 4 1 Top Panel 4 2 Rear Panel 4 3 Front Panel 5 Software Overview 5 1 Menu 5 2 Head Up Display HUD 5 3 Players 5 4 Integrated Mixer 5 5 Dock 5 6 Browser 5 7 Preview Deck 6 Importing Audio 6 1 Importing Folders 6 2 iTunes Integration 7 Loading Tracks 8 First Mix with CROSS DJ and U MIX CONTROL PRO 9 Troubleshooting 10 Frequently Asked Questions 2 30 an nuu o 11 11 11 12 12 14 15 15 18 19 20 20 20 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 25 26 27 Important safety instructions 10 col ae 13 14 Read these Instructions Keep these Instructions Heed all Warnings Follow all Instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a damp cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of
17. es frequencies of your media file N Gain adjusts the pre fader pre EQ audio level of the corresponding channel 8 Cue Monitor sends the corresponding deck to the headphones mix Shift function Source Input selectors Player or Line In If you want to use a turntable a CD player or a MP3 player iPod you have to select Line In 9 Master adjusts the master output level and displays if signal clipping occurs 15 30 4 Controller Overview PLAYBACK CONTROLS 10 Cue If no Cue Point is assigned or if the deck is paused press Cue to set a Current Cue Point While the media is playing press it again to skip back to the Current Cue Point and pause playback You can hold down Cue to start playback from the Current Cue Point Release it to skip back to the Current Cue Point and pause playback You can hold down Cue and Play Pause simultaneously to start playback from the Current Cue Point Release both buttons to allow playback to continue Shift function Cue Set defines a cue point on the fly 11 Play Pause starts or pauses playback of a media file Shift function Cue Play jumps the media back to the Current Cue Point without stopping playback 12 Jog Wheel the jog wheel can be used for a number of functions When the media is first loaded you can use the jog wheel to cue up the media When a media is playing and Vinyl mode is active you can use the top panel of the jog wheel to scratch and the jog wheel margin to tem
18. ified service personnel only The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use to A the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of AN important operation and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure 3 30 Welcome Thank you for choosing MixVibes U MIX CONTROL PRO MixVibes U MIX CONTROL PRO is a DJ package including CROSS DJ software and an external MIDI DJ controller with an internal sound interface This is the perfect package for DJs seeking a compact professional DJ solution which makes no compromise on the design and quality of the hardware Take a few minutes to run through this quick start guide and you ll be on your way to making great mixes on MixVibes U MIX CONTROL PRO in no time at all We invite you be a part of the MixVibes community to share your experiences with other DJs find help and advice and check for available updates See you online on the forum or on the website Minimum System
19. nd 256 samples of buffer 4 Select the inputs of the U MIX CONTROL PRO from the pull down menus 1 Stand alone setup Select no input 2 Turntables CD Players and internal mixer setup Select U Mix Control Pro 1 U Mix Control Pro 2 for stereo input 1 and U Mix Control Pro 3 U Mix Control Pro 4 for stereo input 2 Press the SOURCE button of the controller shift headphones 3 MP3 players iPod and internal mixer setup Select U Mix Control Pro 1 U Mix Control Pro 2 for stereo input 1 and U Mix Control Pro 3 U Mix Control Pro 4 for stereo input 2 Press the SOURCE button of the controller shift headphones 4 Turntable CD Player and external mixer setup Select U Mix Control Pro 1 U Mix Control Pro 2 for stereo input 1 and U Mix Control Pro 3 U Mix Control Pro 4 for stereo input 2 Press the SOURCE button of the controller shift headphones 5 Adjust the input gain depending on your input source to have enough level but without clipping 6 Set the input level to Line Make sure to follow the connection instructions 1 on page 5 7 Select the outputs of the U MIX CONTROL PRO from the pull down menus 1 Stand alone setup Select U Mix Control Pro 1 U Mix Control Pro 2 for stereo output 1 this out put is your system s Master out and U Mix Control Pro 3 U Mix Control Pro 4 for stereo output 2 this output is your system s Cue Monitor out 2 Turntables CD Players and internal mixer setup Select U Mix Cont
20. nization between the players 5 Zoom 6 Clock 20 30 5 Software Overview 5 3 Players The Players control the various playback functions of an audio file 1 Mode selector between Vinyl or CD 2 Displays the Title Artist and Duration of the audio file 3 Track gain 4 Mode selector for the pitch fader Selects between Speed Tempo or Hybrid modes 5 Pitch fader 6 Pitch range selector Set the range of the pitch fader up to 100 7 Match the speed or tempo of the other deck 8 Sync to the nearest down beat of the other deck 9 Full track display Gives an overview of the waveform for the entire audio file Clicking on the waveform will jump to the clicked point in the track 10 Set locators for seamless cue points 11 Auto loop 12 Reverse the playback direction 13 Smart seek 14 Manual loop 15 Effect 16 Play Pause and Cue 5 4 Integrated Mixer When in External Mixer routing mode only functions 1 3 will be available 21 30 5 Software Overview Integrated Mixer 1 Record Master 2 Input selectors Player or Line In If you want to use a turntable a CD player or a MP3 player iPod you have to select Line In 3 Player output meters 4 Gain 5 Master output meter 6 Pre Fader Listen 7 EQ 8 Crossfader 9 Master Level 10 Cue Mix 11 Cue Level 12 Players Level 5 5 Dock The dock is the central component of the media management It hosts multiple tabs
21. nother move the crossfader from left to right or use the channels faders on the integrated mixer of the U MIX CONTROL PRO 8 You can also change the channel equalization of the mixer to make the transition more smoothly between the two tracks 9 You can also use the effects and loops to highlight different parts of an audio track 25 30 9 Troubleshooting The audio tracks are not playing back Make sure you selected the correct audio interface in the audio preferences window Make sure you activated the correct audio inputs and outputs of your audio interface in the audio preferences window Make sure you selected the correct Routing Mode in the audio preferences window There is no sound going out of the speakers Check for activity on the output meter of the internal mixer If there is no response from the meter check all the controls of the mixer faders gain kills etc If you are in external mixer mode check your connections from your audio interface to your mixer and from your mixer to your sound system Make sure you have the proper inputs selected on your mixer The controller has no effect on CROSS DJ If the Power LED is OFF Check that the button is not on OFF or AC position Check change the USB cable and turn the switch on the USB position Use an adaptor and turn the switch on the AC position If the Power LED is ON Change the USB port Close the program and
22. nstallation CD sleeve You will receive an e mail with an activation link to complete registration To download install Go to the Download Center Select your version of MixVibes and find the latest update Click the download button near the bottom of the page Once the download is finished extract the folder and run the EXE or DMG file How do I play music from my turntable or my CD MP3 player iPod sl 2 3 Make the connections as described in the Connections part of this manual 1 2 on page 6 1 3 on page 7 and 1 4 on page 8 Set the CROSS DJ Audio preferences as described in the Audio Configuration part of this manual 3 1 on page 12 Do not forget to adjust the input gain depending on your input source to have enough output level or to avoid clipping Press the SOURCE button of the controller shift headphones or select Line In as the input source in the internal mixer of CROSS DJ How do I recover my lost serial number We recommend keeping your serial number which is printed on the back of the installation CD sleeve by registering on the forum and entering it in the space provided We ll be able to recover it for you in case you lose it How do I know the controller s firmware version i Make sure your controller is connected via USB to the computer 27 30 10 Frequently Asked Questions How Power the device OFF Press and hold the SHIFT and BASS _B buttons of the U MIX C
23. our collection Load the highlighted track into one of the players by using the Load shortcut SHIFT Arrow left right Configure your shortcuts in File gt Preferences gt Keyboard gt Media Rack 24 30 8 First Mix with CROSS DJ and U MIX CONTROL PRO 1 Load a track into the player A and the waveform will appear 2 Start playback of the audio in the player 3 You should now hear the music in your speakers You can start mixing 4 While the track on deck A is playing for the audience press the Cue Monitor button on deck B so that you can pre listen the track you will be preparing on deck B on your headphones while the audience continues to listen to the track being played on deck A over the speakers 5 The two audio tracks are most likely not at the same tempo You need to match the tempo of both tracks and synchronize one player with the other by adjusting the pitch via the pitch fader and the pitchbend buttons or the jogwheel platter of the U MIX CONTROL PRO Use the Beat Matcher in the Head Up Display as visual indicator y A Beat Matcher using the Sync buttons to automatically perform those two tasks Pressing the Sync button will adjust the playback position to match the downbeat of the other player and match the tempo of the other player 6 Adjust the level using the Gain knob which allows you to set the overall level to match that of the track playing on the other deck 7 Togo from one track to a
24. out the prior written permission of MixVibes Trademarks and trade names displayed on this guide are the property of their respective owners MIXVIBES U MIX CONTROL PRO User manual 1 5 1 This guide may be updated from time to time Please check for updates on our website http forum mixvibes com http www mixvibes com 30 30
25. porarily change the pitch of the media When a media is playing and Vinyl mode is not active you can use the jog wheel to temporarily change the pitch of the media Note this will automatically revert back to the default pitch when you let go of the jog wheel Shift function Jog Seek skips through the media at high speed PITCH CONTROLS 13 Pitch bend hold these buttons down to temporarily alter the speed the playing media When released the media playback will return to the speed designated by the pitch slider Shift function Fine hold these buttons down to temporarily and finely alter the speed the playing media 14 Pitch slider changes the speed of the currently playing media 15 Speed Tempo Hybrid select selects Speed or Tempo or Hybrid If Speed mode has been selected you can adjust the pitch like with a normal turntable If the Tempo mode has been activated it is possible to change the pitch via the pitch fader without influencing the tone pitch This means that the song s tonal key remains the same while changing its speed The hybrid mode is a combination of the speed and the tempo warping modes hence its name It is equivalent to the tempo mode in the 33 33 speed range and to the speed mode below 66 and above 66 In the remaining speed ranges 66 33 and 33 66 the pitch is gradually increased or decreased to smooth the pitch transitions This mode gives the best of the speed and tempo modes a more na
26. rol Pro 1 U Mix Control Pro 2 for stereo output 1 this output is your system s Master out and U Mix Control Pro 3 U Mix Control Pro 4 for stereo output 2 this output is your system s Cue Monitor out 3 MP3 players iPod and internal mixer setup Select U Mix Control Pro 1 U Mix Control Pro 2 for stereo output 1 this output is your system s Master out and U Mix Control Pro 3 U Mix Control Pro 4 for stereo output 2 this output is your system s Cue Monitor out 4 Turntable CD Player and external mixer setup Select U Mix Control Pro 1 U Mix Control Pro 2 for stereo output 1 this output is linked to player 1 and U Mix Control Pro 3 U Mix Control Pro 4 for stereo output 2 this output is linked to player 2 8 Select your routing mode 1 Stand alone setup Select the routing mode Dual Stereo 2 Turntables CD Players and internal mixer setup Select the routing mode Dual Stereo 3 MP3 players iPod and internal mixer setup Select the routing mode Dual Stereo 4 Turntable CD Player and external mixer setup Select the routing mode External Mixer 12 30 3 Configuring CROSS DJ Here is a description of the different routing modes Simple Stereo The sum of the Master and Cue Monitor signals are routed to outputs 1 2 on your U MIX CONTROL PRO Dual Stereo The Master signal is routed to outputs 1 2 and the Cue Monitor signal is routed to outputs 3 4 on your U MIX CONTROL PRO Split Mono The Master and Cue
27. ter a name to create a new folder iibes cress DJ 1 2 6 MKTex 2 7 Mixshare MicVibes MocVibesadex rs Mozila Firefox w oss DI1 2 6 Start Menu Folder Location 7 Once the installation is complete you can click Finish If the check box Run CROSS Dj is selected CROSS DJ will launch automatically Completing the Cross DJ 1 2 6 Setup Cross D3 1 2 6 has been installed on your computer lick Finish to close Setup Run cross D3 1 2 6 Finish Installation 10 30 2 Installation 2 2 Mac OS X 1 Insert the CROSS DJ installation disc into your computer s CD ROM drive 2 Double click the CROSS DJ icon on your desktop 3 Drag and drop CROSS DJ into your Applications folder Installing CROSS DJ 2 3 Launching CROSS DJ Windows Goto Start gt All Programs gt MixVibes gt Cross DJ and click on the CROSS DJ icon Mac OS X Goto Applications gt Cross DJ and double click on CROSS DJ 2 4 License Key Enter the License Key found on the sleeve of your installation disc and click Submit Enter Registration Key License key 11 30 3 Configuring CROSS DJ 3 1 Audio Configuration 1 Go to File gt Preferences gt Audio Look at the figure on the following page to view the list 2 Select MixVibes ASIO U MIX CONTROL PRO from the pull down menu 3 Choose your desired sample rate and buffer size The default settings are 44 1kHz sample rate a
28. tural sound at extreme speed values and a wide constant pitch range around 0 speed Shift function Pitch range sets the range of the pitch slider Push this button to change it between 4 6 8 16 32 and 100 16 Vinyl while a track is playing with this option turned on you can use the jog wheel to scratch your media if this button is off the jog wheel will allow you to change the speed 17 Sync synchronizes the BPM and the beat with the adjacent player Shift function Match only synchronizes the BPM with the adjacent player 16 30 4 Controller Overview LOCATORS CONTROLS 18 Select switches between the commands of the locators 1 2 3 and the locators 4 5 6 If the select button is on you can play with the locators 4 5 6 19 Locator defines and reaches six locator points hot cues in the media being played To save a locator point push a locator button To go to a locator point push a previously saved locator button again Once it is assigned the locator button will light up Shift function Clear locators clears a defined locator point LOOP CONTROLS 20 Auto Loop If you turn the button changes the currently selected auto loop length or change the length of the active loop by moving its end point Shift function Smart Seek Loop Jump moves forward or backward the amount of beats as defined in the Smart Seek Length If an auto loop is enable the loop will also be moved backwards or forwards
29. w can I record the mixes that I create with the U CONTROL MIX PRO You can record your mix by choosing whether you want to save the channel A B or Master and then by clicking on the REC button present in the upper part of the integrated mixer of CROSS DJ You can customize the recording settings in File gt Preferences gt Recording 28 30 Index Audio configuration 12 Audio routing modes 13 Effect 17 Firmware 27 28 Jog wheel touch sensor level 18 Line 18 Locator hot cue 17 21 Loop 17 21 Microphone 19 MP3 player iPod 7 12 15 18 22 27 Phono 18 Recording 22 28 Serial number 27 Shift 15 Source 15 22 Talk over 19 Turntables CD 6 8 12 15 18 22 27 Update 27 29 30 Contact For all technical or sales information please contact your local reseller or MixVibes directly MixVibes 4 rue de la Sabli re 92230 Gennevilliers FRANCE www mixvibes com Technical support 5 T online on our forum Sales Information by email to sales mixvibes com Copyright 2011 MixVibes All rights reserved The contents of this guide may change without prior notice Best efforts have been put forth to insure the accuracy of the contents of this guide MixVibes is not liable for any errors typographical or other contained herein Except as specifically permitted herein no portion of the information on this guide may be reproduced in any form or by any means with
30. ware If it is newer than what is on your CD ROM we recommend installing it instead 2 1 Windows 1 Insert CROSS DJ installation disc into your computer s CD ROM drive The installation program will launch automatically In case it does not open Windows Explorer navigate to the CROSS DJ installation disc and double click on the file Install Cross DJ exe 2 Choose your language and click OK Installer Language X g Please select a language Engish Language Selection 3 Read and accept the End User License Agreement by clicking I Agree H Cross DJ 1 2 6 Setup Pi License Agreement 2 MX lt VIBES Please review the icense terms before installing Cross DJ 1 2 6 stad GDA Press Page Down to see the rest of the agreement IXVIBES LICENSE AGREEMENT BY CLICKING THE ACCEPTANCE BUTTON OR INSTALLING OR USING THE MIXVIBES SOFTWARE THE PRODUCT THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY LICENSING THE PRODUCT LICENSEE IS CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY AND IS BECOMING A PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT IF LICENSEE DOES NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT THE BUTTON INDICATING NON ACCEPTANCE MUST BE SELECTED AND LICENSEE MUST NOT INSTALL OR USE THE PRODUCT 1 LICENSE The Product is licensed not sold The Product is protected by m If you accept the terms of the agreement dick Agree to continue You must accept the agreement to install Cross DJ 1 2 6 End User
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