PIONEER EFX-500

PROFESSIONAL EFFECTOR

Features:

•  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.

• 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.

• EFFECT LEVER SWITCH

Momentary ON & LOCK ON method is adopted for smooth ON-OFF changeover.

• 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.

• TAP BUTTON

You can set BPM instantly by tapping the button with your finger. Press the button twice to input the tempo as desired.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• LEVER SWITCH

Momentary ON & LOCK ON method is adopted for smooth ON / OFF changeover.

• 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.

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.

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.

The 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

Connecting the SEND/RETURN Terminals on the DJ Mixer (on DJ mixer provided with SEND and RETURN terminals)

Specifications:

Connecting a DJ Mixer and an Audio Amplifier (on DJ mixer not provided with SEND and RETURN terminals)

Names of Parts and Functions:

1.) Input Level Meter - Indicates the input level. The "OVER" indicator lights when the input level is set too high

2.) Input Level Adjust Dial - Adjusts the input level in the range –∞ to +6 dB

3.) ISOLATOR Lever Switch -Turns the isolator on and off. At the center position the isolator is OFF (through) and at the rear position it is ON and locked. The isolator is temporarily ON when moved to the front position and returns to the center (OFF) position when released

4.) BPM Counter - gives a numeric BPM (beats per minute) indication

5.) Isolator Low Adjustment Dial -Adjusts the bass of the input source. The sound is flat at the center clicked position and is cut (no sound) at the –∞ position

6.) ISOLATOR MID Adjustment Dial -  Adjusts the mid-range of the input source. The sound is flat at the center clicked position and is cut (no sound) at the –∞ position.

7.) ISOLATOR HI Adjustment Dial -  Adjusts the treble of the input source. The sound is flat at the center clicked position and is cut (no sound) at the –∞ position

8.) Effect Output Level Meter - Indicates the effect output level.

9 POWER Switch - The POWER switch is located on the rear panel

10.) Effect Output Level Adjust Dial (EFFECT OUT LEV) -  Adjusts the effect output level in the range –∞ to +6 dB.

11.) DIGITAL JOG BREAK METER - Indicates the amount of control applied with the Jog dial.

12.) Jog Effect Select Buttons (JET/ZIP/WAH/RING/FUZZ) -  Press to select one of 5 effects (JET, ZIP, WAH, RING or FUZZ). The selected button flashes.

13.)  HOLD button - Press the button to light it and the effect currently applied to the sound will continue after the jog dial stops rotating.

14.) DIGITAL JOG BREAK Lever Switch (ON/OFF/LOCK-ON) -  The Digital Jog Break sound is output when this switch is set to ON. The function is OFF when the switch is set to the center position (through). It is ON and locked at the rear position and is ON temporarily at the front position (the switch returns to the center position when released)

15.) DIGITAL JOG BREAK Dial - The speed of Jog dial rotation changes the amount of control applied to each effect

16.) JOG MEMORY PLAY Button - Reproduces the effect created with the Jog dial that was stored in memory

17.) JOG MEMORY Button - Holding down this button when the jog dial is rotated stores up to 8 seconds worth of effects created with the dial.

18.) Digital Jog Break Effect Depth Dial-  Adjusts the depth of the Digital Jog Break effect

19.) Beat Effect Depth Dial (DEPTH) - Adjusts the depth of the Beat effect

20.) MIX Dial-Sets the balance between the original sound and the created effect

21.) Headphone Monitor Select switch – This switch is located on the front panel of the unit.

22.) Headphone Jack (PHONES) - This jack is located on the front panel. Connect a headphone (with a 1/4-inch/6.3 mm stereo plug) to this jack

23.) Headphone Monitor Level Dial (MONITOR) - Adjusts the headphone sound level.

24.) Tap Button - BPM can be input maually by tapping the TAP button two times or more in time with the beat

Connecting a DJ CD Player and a DJ Mixer (this connection applies effects only to the sound of the DJ CD player on channel 2)