User's Manual - Pitch and Bend

Pitch and Bend

Pitch and Bend:

With the pitch and bend functions, the playback speed of a title is manipulated, and subsequently, the BPM value (BeatsPerMinute). The pitch slider allows you to change the speed of the song. The slider allows the pitch change of up to 24% from the original. For a smoother control over the pitch check the 8% Pitch Range option in the Configuration window. You can temporary change the pitch by click or drag the slider with the right mouse button. When releasing the mouse, the pitch goes back to the initial value.

Resetting the pitch to the original value can be done by double clicking on the Reset button below the slider (the pitch will be set to 0% immediately). If you click only once on the Reset button, the smooth reset function will be activated. This function resets the pitch step by step until it reaches 0%. The step size is about 0.1% per second which is almost imperceptible for the average human ear. When the smooth pitch reset function is active, pressing again the Reset button will reset the pitch to 0% instantly.

The bend buttons momentarily slows down or speeds up the deck to make fine adjustments in overlapping the songs when mixing; very useful when you want to beat-match 2 songs. Set the bending value in the Configuration panel.

When in AUTO DJ mode or after pressing the Synchronize buttons, these functions are completely automated resulting in the best song overlapping and the finest mix.