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Perform like a DJ

Combine recorded Loops, Music, Mute, Mixer and FX to add and remove sounds and shape a performance in real time.

1. Prepare a foundation

Start with either option:

  • Use a beat and a recorded Loop
  • Load a track in Music Player and add sampler fills

Make a musical Loop Use Music Player

2. Add and remove sounds with Mute

Use Fn2 in PLAY or REC mode to Mute / Unmute the current part's recorded performance.

A basic example of building a performance:

  1. Play only the beat
  2. Unmute Bass
  3. Add the sampler and Chord
  4. Temporarily Mute everything except Bass
  5. Bring all parts back

Live playing still sounds while a part is muted, so you can replace the recorded performance with your own pad playing.

3. Create four Mixer states

Press Fn3 MIX in FX mode. Briefly press a part's pad to Mute it, or hold the pad and turn the lower dial to adjust its volume.

P9–P12 can store four Mix states.

Example:

  • Mix 1: beat only
  • Mix 2: beat + Bass
  • Mix 3: all parts
  • Mix 4: quieter Music, louder LIVE

Mix Slots let you change several parts at once. Stopping the Loop returns temporary Mixer volumes to 100%, but stored Mix Slots remain.

4. Use FX briefly

Press Fn3 to return from Mixer to the FX screen.

  • Just before a transition: P1–P4 Repeat
  • Muffle the sound, then bring it back: P5 Filter
  • Chop the rhythm into small pieces: P6 Gater
  • Add a rough texture: P7 Crusher
  • Leave a trailing echo: P8 Delay
  • Slow down to a stop: P12 Tape Stop

Move the lever on the right side to Scratch the final mix forward and backward.

Detailed FX controls

5. Process Music and LIVE separately

When Music is loaded, there are two FX Targets:

  • P9 LIVE: beat, sampler, Bass, Melody and Chord
  • P10 MUSIC: the track in Music Player

For example, apply Filter only to MUSIC and play LIVE samples over it. Select both Targets to apply FX to the whole mix.

6. Keep your performance

If Music is not loaded, Performance Recording can save the final output, including FX and Scratch, as WAV.

Record the whole performance as WAV

Tip

Keep changes simple at first: reduce parts with Mute → use one FX → bring all parts back. This three-stage approach makes transitions easier to hear.