User Manual
Quattro. User Manual CONTENTS 1. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1. Top panel .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2. Front panel ...........................................................................
Quattro. User Manual Intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the unit. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
Quattro. User Manual 21. For AC line powered units - Before returning repaired unit to user, use an ohm-meter to measure from both AC plug blades to all exposed metallic parts. The resistance should be more than 100,000 ohms. This product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Quattro. User Manual 1. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 1.1. Top panel 1. Controls distribution for an optimal use of Virtual DJ and Traktor. 2. Touch sensible wheel with sensibility adjustment and 600 step resolution. 3. Big rubber buttons for longer lifespan. 4. Control of up to 4 Decks. MIDI notes are sent through different MIDI channels upon selection; DECK A/B or C/D. LEDs status are refreshed by firmware. 5. 8 potentiometers and 8 buttons independent of deck status to control effects and/or samples. 6.
Quattro. User Manual 1.3. Rear panel you will be running a signal line greater than 15 feet. Always, use these jacks whenever possible. 3. INPUTS - Connect any external source to the RCA inputs. - Use LN/PH switches to select the input level depending on the connected source. - Be sure to connect turntable ground leads to either or both of the two available ground terminals. This will reduce the humming and popping noises associated with magnetic phono cartridges.
Quattro. User Manual 1.4. Connections Active speakers Turntable Main unbalanced power amplifier R L R L R L R L KURO Õ· Main balanced power amplifier Computer CD / Mp3 Player ATENTION. Always unplug the unit before connecting the signal cables, otherwise can result in equipment damage. 1. If you need to change the signal connector first unplug the unit from the power supply; Either the USB or the external adapter. 2.
Quattro. User Manual 2. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND SETUP Before you can start using Akiyama QUATTRO, it is necessary to install Akiyama ASIO drivers to optimize the performance of the sound card of QUATTRO. Also you will need a DJ Software. We will explain how to install Virtual DJ LE and how to configure Virtual DJ LE, Virtual DJ PRO and Traktor PRO 2. 2.1. QUATTRO Akiyama ASIO Drivers After connecting QUATTRO to your computer USB port, the hardware will be recognised as an audio device.
Quattro. User Manual 2.1.2. Akiyama ASIO drivers Configuration At the DJ Software select drivers’ configuration and the following window will appear. Set “ASIO Buffer Size”. There is not an optimal buffer size since this parameter will depend upon many factors. As a rule of thumb lower the “ASIO Buffer Size” until you can hear noises and distortion when playing audio. When this happens, raise a little the “ASIO Buffer Size” until no unwanted sound appears at the audio. To exit press “OK”.
Quattro. User Manual MAC Installation Execute the Virtual DJ LE file clicking the icon install_virtualdj_le_vx.y.z.pkg where x.y.z is the software version. Installation will start with welcome window as seen below. Press “Install”, installation will start. Select “Continue” to start installation. Following license agreement window will pop up. Once program is installed you can choose to launch it or exit. Select “Lauch VirtualDJ” to start it.
Quattro. User Manual Following will appear a window showing the type of installation to choose. You can change/select the folder where it will reside the software, or press “Install” to commence at once. When install is complete and successful you will see a message as seen below. Fist time you run the software a window as seen below will pop up. Fill up serial number provided with your QUATTRO (find it at the label of the supplied CD) and then click OK.
Quattro. User Manual 2.2.3. Virtual DJ LE update To update your software follow the steps: -Open web page: http://www.virtualdj.com/download/updates.html This is VirtualDJ download page. - Register or fill user name and password to access download. Once you access your account you will see a window as below: 2.2.2. Virtual DJ LE Configuration Once Virtual DJ is launched QUATTRO sound card settings are automatically configured. If it does not work select CONFIG to access the window below.
Quattro. User Manual Select Config/Sound Setup and select the following options: - Inputs NONE. - Outputs HEADPHONES Master: Frontal output / Headphones: Rear output. - Sound card 4.1 CARD Speakers: (Akiyama Quattro) Your Mac detects QUATTRO as an external device with 4 INs/4 OUTs. We can use both INs/OUTs upon the desired configuration. Select “Config/Sound Setup” and configure as follows: -Inputs LINE-INs. -Outputs HEADPHONES Master: Chan 1&2 / Headphones: Chan 3&4.
Quattro. User Manual use the QUATT TRO Akiyama ASIO A drivers, yyou If you like to u must select “Q QUATTRO AKIY YAMA ASIO” an nd the window w will be as below: “A Akiyama Quattro o” 1 and 2 musst be assigned to Master and d “A Akiyama Quattro o” 3 and 4 to Moonitor. n MAC, Output Monitor is routeed to “Front Leftt” / “Front Right”” On an nd Output Maste er is routed to “R Rear Left” / “Rear Right”.
Quattro. User Manual To load these files (MIDI maps) at your TRAKTOR 2 go to Preferentes/Controller Manager and press Import. Using this configuration inputs can be activated using the INPUT/DECK switch. However, any INPUT can be associated with any deck and one input can be associated with more than one deck. To activate an input in a deck it is necessary to click the letter of the deck (A, B, C o D) and select “LIVE INPUT”. 2.3.2.
Quattro. User Manual 3. FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS 3.1. Virtual DJ LED). It is necessary to delete the stored hot cue if any to store a new hot cue. - Press any cue buttons, which have a cue point stored, to trigger the stored cue. - Hot cues can be deleted by pressing the cue button while holding the SHIFT button. 1. EFFECTS/SAMPLERS The controls included in this region can be used to control EFFECTS (FX) as well as SAMPLER (SP). It can be switched between these two modes by pressing the FX and SP buttons.
Quattro. User Manual - Press SHIFT + lower RANGE button ( ) to activate/ deactivate Smart loop ( ). - Press the button labelled with a padlock ( ) to lock/unlock the pitch sliders on both decks so both will move together. - Reset the tempo by pressing SHIFT + button lavelled with a padlock ( ). - Select the deck that must be pre-listened by pressing the ). Monitor buttons ( ) to select the “working - Press SHIFT + Monitor button ( deck”.
Quattro. User Manual 3.2. Traktor PRO 2 1. EFFECTS This area provides full control over SINGLE and GROUP operating modes of the Traktor FX units. - FX: This button enables the FX mode. - SGL: Select single (SGL) layout. Shift (ZOOM IN): Expands the waveform making Zoom in. - GRP: Select group (GRP) layout. Shift (ZOOM OUT): Reduces the waveform making Zoom out. 2. SAMPLER When you select SAMPLE mode, this group of buttons allows you to control the main samples functions.
Quattro. User Manual Shift (Beatjump Back): Backward the playback. - IN: Set the starting point of a loop. Shift (Loop Move Back): Backward the loop. The moves will be according to the loop size. - OUT: Set the ending point of a loop. Shift (Loop Move Forward): Forward the loop. The moves will be according to the loop size. - X2: Doubles the loop size. Shift (Beatjump Forward): Forward the playback. Shift (LOOP ACTIVE): Active function enabled.
Quattro. User Manual 4. APENDIX 4.1. MIDI Specification A DJ Software have the “mapping” function that assigns MIDI messages to the different functions of the DJ Software. We also have to match the DJ Software functions with the controls of the external device (the controller). We do so by assigning the DJ Software function and the control the same MIDI note or message. Every QUATTRO control generates various MIDI messages you can see at the table QUATTRO MIDI MAP.
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Quattro. User Manual 4.2. Technical Specifications ANALOG: Output level: Unbalanced Outputs (Master, RCA): 1.2V+-0.2V Balanced Outputs (XLR): 1.2V+-0.2V Unbalanced Outputs (Booth, RCA): 1.2V+-0.
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