User's guide x-1000
1 introduction 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...
2 contents 1 introduction ............................................................................ 1 1.1 check the package contents carefully. .................................1 1.2 safety precautions ..................................................................4 1.3 notes on using this pro...
3 3.9 cross fader adjustment .......................................................24 3.10 bpm display ...........................................................................25 3.0. Auto bpm ................................................................................... 25 3.0.2 manual bpm ...
4 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 this icon indicates that...
5 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 fl...
6 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 fro...
7 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 ...
8 1.3 notes on using this product 1.3.1 lcd screen 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 b...
9 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 i...
0 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 conj...
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 f...
2 1.5 supported music file formats supported music file format details 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 ...
3 1.6 component names and functions 1.6.1 control panel base unit a h i j g c b d e f i-1 i-3 i-4 i-2 a adjust the input/output volume. ➞ p.9, 24, 26 b lcd screen ➞ p.6 c levels meters (master output) ➞ p.24 d function buttons (1-4) ➞ p.23, 25, 27, 3, 32 e used by the sampler and loop functions. ➞ p...
4 k l k-2 m k-3 k-1 m-9 m-10 n-1 m-7 m-5 m-8 m-6 m-2 k-4 m-1 m-4 m-3 n portable unit o p you can detach the portable unit and use it via wireless communication. p.34 portable unit (front) (side) 1 2 k used in the effects functions. ➞ p.28-30 k-1 effects channel selector switch k-2 time buttons (1-...
5 1.6.2 front input/output sockets headphone output socket microphone input socket headphones (third-party product) microphone (third-party product) 1.6.3 rear input/output sockets rca cable to connect to both channels, use 2 cables. Power switch dc input socket channel b l/r output socket channel a...
6 1.6.4 display screen 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 folder name cursor track selection checkmark • on tracks that have already been played,...
7 1.7 starting up & 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. 1 insert a cf card containing your music i...
8 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 po...
9 3 basic operation 3.1 switching channels controls used 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 ...
20 3.2 track selection 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. 1 press . The track selection screen appears. Track name artist 2 turn...
2 centre pad lit led rotates during playback. 3.3.2 pause 1 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...
22 3.5.1 setting cue points 1 pause the track in the place where you want to set the cue point. 2 press . The led flashes twice and then stays lit. Setting cue points may not be available while the tracks are still loading. Cue point reset. 3.5.2 cued playback 1 during normal playback, press . Playb...
23 3.6.2 adjusting the speed with the centre pad 1 select the channel and slide your finger lightly around the centre pad. Should generally be operated using just 1 finger. The speed increases in proportion with the speed of finger movement. Clockwise the speed decreases in proportion with the speed...
24 3.8 adjusting the volume controls used 3.8.1 adjusting the volume for channel a/b 1 touch the current position on the volume fader (for channel a or channel b) and slide your fingers up or down. 0 current volume the levels meter indicators (channel a, channel b, master output) light up. There are...
25 3.10 bpm display controls used this displays the bpm for the track being played. Bpm parameter auto bpm settings (channels a & b) the nextbeat supports bpm rates between a minimum of 80 through to a maximum of 80. 3.10.1 auto bpm automatically measures the bpm when the track is played. (setting d...
26 3.11 microphone input controls used this allows you to connect a microphone (third- party product) to the nextbeat and use it to input sound. Microphone input socket microphone (third-party product) use to adjust the microphone volume. ➞ p.24 you can only apply the selected effect to the micropho...
27 4 advanced operation 4.1 loop function controls used this function repeatedly plays a specified segment of a track. 4.1.1 setting and playing from loop points 1 while a track is playing, press at the loop-in point. Once you have pressed , you cannot switch channels until you press . 2 press at th...
28 4.2 effects functions 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 1 use the effects channel selector switch to select the channel. Channel b master output channel a 2 to set the different effects param...
29 delay effect effect selector button function delay adjusts the delay length. Intensifies the effect time button effects control: off effects control: on 1 1/4 (beat) the delay sound changes in time with the selected time button beats. 1/4 (beat) controls the delay effect by sliding around the cen...
30 reverb effect effect selector button function reverb adjusts the reverb amount. Intensifies the effect time button effects control: off effects control: on 1 decay time: 300 ms slide your fingers over the centre pad to control the decay time. Clockwise: the decay time varies from 0 to 6 seconds i...
3 4.3 sampler functions 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: sampling function records (samples) part of a track and stores it in ...
32 4.3.2 sample playback function 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. Start point 1 start point 2 start point 3 end point start point 4 start point 4 start point 3 start point...
33 4.3.3 phrase recording function 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. Example of phrase recording channel a chann...
34 5 detaching and using 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 loosen and detach. Press. Mounting mount in the base unit. 5.2 attaching the strap during handhe...
35 5.5 power supply 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 batteri...
36 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. 1 hold down for 2 seconds or longer. The preferences screen appears. Item ➞ "preference settings" 2 turn the dial to ...
37 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 c...
38 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 portable unit was not powered up correctly. After you set the power switch to off, wait a short time (around 10 seconds) befor...
39 6.3 updating the firmware 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. 1 download the firmware update files...
40 6.4.1 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 fr...
4 6.5 transporting, cleaning & storage 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. Cut-out fit the cover so that the side with the c...
42 audio unit frequency characteristics master output a ch /b ch output 20 hz to 20 khz ±0.5 db 20 hz to 20 khz ±0.5 db s/n ratio (a-weighting) master output a ch /b ch output 104.0 db or more 104.0 db or more dynamic range (a-weighting) master output a ch /b ch output 102.0 db or more 102.0 db or m...
43 limited warranty wacom warrants to you as the original end-user that the product hardware is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two (2) years after the date of purchase, provided that they are unused at the time of such purchase. Wacom furt...