9822 - Version 1 / 10-2010 USER GUIDE DJ-dedicated MIDI controller to play and mix files
English Page 2 VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller
English VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller 1 - Safety information Important safety information This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet, or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to this product or other property. This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as it may result in electric shock.
English VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller Instructions and recommendations 1 - Please read carefully : We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand the safety instructions before attempting to operate this unit. 2 - Please keep this manual : We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for future reference. 3 - Operate carefully this product : We strongly recommend to take into consideration every safety instruction.
VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller English 2 - Main characteristics DJ-dedicated MIDI controller with built-in sound card and software. • USB connection (Compatible with USB1 or 2) in MIDI mode. • The MIDI interface allows you to audio files mixing and use your computer for effects, samples, equalization, crossfader... when connected to your computer.
English VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller 4 - Preparation Checking the package contents The package must contain the following articles: Your controller This user guide 1 USB cable 1 transport cover Setting up your SKILL • Install your controller over an even surface • Please make sure your controller is installed in a properly ventilated area, unexposed to sun rays, excessive temperature changes or humidity.
English VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller 5 - Overview Front panel 1 1 2 2 Microphone input Connect a Jack 6.35 microphone here. Headphones output Connect your stereo Jack 3.5 headphones here. Rear panel 1 1 Master output Line-level output via RCA socket. This analogue output allows you to send your processed signal to an amplifier or mixing desk. 2 Wheel sensors These two control knobs allow you to adapt the sensitivity of each jog wheel.
English VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller Top view 13 12 11 8 18 14 20 19 24 15 10 9 16 23 17 7 6 25 5 26 4 21 1 2 3 22 Players area • All the functions described below depend on the software used with your controller. • As your controller is supplied with the VIRTUALITY-Screen LE software, functions described below refer to this software in relation to your VIRTUALITY-SKill. • If using another software, please refer to its user guide.
English VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller 2 (HOT CUE2) Button : Allows you to start your track from the CUE point set via the SET CUE button. HOT CUE2 : Press SHIFT and HOT CUE2 simultaneously to add a second CUE point. 3 (HOT CUE3) button : Each pressure on this button alternates between pause and play. HOT CUE3 : Press shift and HOT CUE3 to add a third CUE point. 4 JOG WHEELS Their functions depend on the current mode (Normal, Search or Scratch).
English 13 14 SELECT (SAMPLE) Control knob SELECT: Allows you to select effects. SAMPLE: While holding SHIFT, allows you to select preset samples. SYNC (LOOP) Button SYNC: Allows you to synchronise the BPM of two tracks by increasing/decreasing their speed of the track you want to synchronise. LOOP: Gives you access to saved loops. Mixing and equalization area 15 HIGH (KEY) Button HIGH: Adjusts the high frequencies of the current track. KEY: While holding SHIFT, adjusts the Master Tone level.
English VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller 6 - Basic operations Browsing through folders and selecting a track • Use the TRACK knob to browse through folders and files. • Use the LOAD A or LOAD B button to load the selected track. or • Use SHIFT + FOLDER to go up the folder tree. • You can also use the TRACK button to send the track to the inactive channel. • Use the TRACK knob to enter a folder or select a file.
English VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller Creating loops • Use the IN button to set the starting point of your loop, use OUT to set the exit point. • Press OUT to exit the loop. • Press OUT while playing a track to activate a • Use SHIFT + IN to divide the duration of your loop by two. • Use SHIFT + IN to double the duration of your loop. 4-beat automatic loop . • Press IN to replay the loop. Using headphones • Use headphones to monitor the track you are about to play.
English VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller 7 - Installing and configuring the Virtuality-screen LE software VIRTUALITY-Screen LE is not supplied with your VIRTUALITY-SKill. In order to download it, please go on www.audiophony.com to find the product page of your VIRTUALITY-SKill. Click on the download link. You will then be redirected to the Atomix Production, the developer's website. Save the installation pack, then launch the setup wizard.
English VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller The following steps describe the Audio driver configuration process: IMPORTANT ! You must connect your VIRTUALITY-SKill to your computer before launching its software. 1 During the first connection to the software, a window asking you to type a serial number will appear. This number is located at the rear of your device.
English VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller 8 - MIDI Please find below the MIDI mapping of your device. This map will allow you to configure your software (if you are not using VIRTUALITY-Screen LE). You will find the lastest information, firmwares and updates available on www.audiophony.
English VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller Selectors SKill Midi CC Note MIDI MIDI 1 +SHIFT LEFT: Select (Effect/Sample) 0x0B E0 0x10 F0 0x11 RIGHT: Select (Effect/Sample) 0x0B F# 0 0x12 G0 0x13 TRACK 0x0B G# 0 0x14 A0 0x15 Pressing jog wheels SKill Midi Note Note MIDI MIDI 1 LEFT JOG WHEEL: PRESSURE 0x09 B2 0x2F RIGHT JOG WHEEL: PRESSURE 0x09 Bb 2 0x2E Jog wheels SKill CC Note MIDI MIDI 1 LEFT JOG WHEEL 0x0B G# 1 0x20 A1 0x21 RIGHT JOG WHEEL 0x0B
English VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller Control knobs SKill Midi CC MIDI Note MIDI 1 + SHIFT LEFT : FX1 (SAMP. VOL.) 0x0B C3 0x30 G# 3 0x38 LEFT : FX2 0x0B C# 3 0x31 A3 0x39 LEFT : GAIN 0x0B D3 0x32 Bb 3 0x3A LEFT : HIGH (KEY) 0x0B Eb 3 0x33 B3 0x3B LEFT : MID 0x0B E3 0x34 C4 0x3C LEFT : LOW 0x0B F3 0x35 C# 4 0x3D LEFT : Pitch 0x0B F# 3 0x36 D4 0x3E LEFT : Channel FADERS 0x0B G3 0x37 Eb 4 0x3F RIGHT : FX1 (SAMP. VOL.
English VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller 9 - Standard installation COMPUTER POWERED SPEAKERS MIC HEADPHONES Page 18
VIRTUALITY-Skill - DJ-dedicated MIDI controller English 10 - Notes Page 19
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