User Guide

(DIGITAL MUSIC MIXER)

QUICKSTART GUIDE

This document is intended to give you a quick overview of the basic features of

the Digital Music Mixer (DM²). For more detailed information see the DM² User

Manual located on the CD-ROM.

Installation

Before installing the DM² program ensure your computer meets the minimum

system requirements noted on the box and in the on-line manual.

To install the DM

1. Insert the DM

CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive

2. If the AutoPlay feature is enabled, the program will start automatically. To

launch the install program manually, click Start on the Windows taskbar and

select Run. Type d:\Setup.exe. (where “d:” refers to your CD-ROM drive).

3. When the installation screen appears, select “Install DM

Software”.

4. Follow the directions in the Setup program.

5. Plug the DM

controller into your USB port when prompted at the end of the

program installation.

6. Follow the calibration instructions for the Crossfader and W.A.R.P. joystick

controller.

After installation and calibration are complete, you’ll find an icon for the DM² in

the DM² menu item within Programs under the Start menu on the Windows

taskbar as well as on the desktop.

NOTE: The DM

software has been specifically created to run with the DM

controller.

While some functions can be accessed using the computer keyboard, this can negatively

impact the program’s performance and is not recommended.

Song Selection Screen

1. Click a music style (like Hip-Hop or House) from those located at the bottom

of the Song Selection screen. A selection of record icons will appear.

2. To hear a sample of each song, roll your mouse cursor over each record icon.

3. Click a record icon to select a song to remix.

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DM2 (DIGITAL MUSIC MIXER) QUICKSTART GUIDE This document is intended to give you a quick overview of the basic features of the Digital Music Mixer (DM²). For more detailed information see the DM² User Manual located on the CD-ROM. Installation Before installing the DM² program ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements noted on the box and in the on-line manual. To install the DM2: 1. Insert the DM2 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive 2.
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Remixing Studio Step 1: Play a Mix Each song contains 16 audio tracks that are accessible by pressing the Track buttons located on the two turntable decks. 1. To play an audio track, press and hold down a Track button. Step 2: Lock and Unlock Sounds Locking a sound track keeps the sound playing. 1. To lock an audio track, push a Track button and one of the Lock buttons, (located in the center of either deck) at the same time. 2.
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turntable is at full volume. When the Crossfader is moved away from a turntable, the volume is diminished. 2. Move the Crossfader to the right and press the “A” Transformer button to increase the volume on the left deck. Use the “B” Transformer button with the Crossfader moved to the left to affect the right deck. Step 8: Customize a Mix To customize a Mix, new sounds may be loaded into any of the 16 tracks in the Remixing Studio. 1.