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Friday, March 16, 2012
Pioneer Introduces The RMX-1000 Remix Station
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Pioneer today launched the RMX-1000 Remix Station, a
device for enhancing DJ performances with its ability to
create and add a variety of remix effects, as well as
rhythmic sampling capabilities.
The RMX-1000 incorporates four remixing functions:
Isolate FX, Scene FX, X-Pad FX and Release FX for simple
musical arrangements, all accessible at the user's
fingertips. The device includes Pioneer's remixbox
editing software to enable users to customize almost
every function and feature of the unit. The system can
also act as a USB controller when used with the included
VST/AU RMX-1000 Plug-in software.
"The RMX-1000 isn?t your typical effector or sampler. It
allows you to mix in multiple unique remix effects that
can be manipulated with whatever music is playing," said
David Arevalo, senior marketing manager, Professional
Sound and Visual Division for Pioneer Electronics (USA)
Inc. "By adding multiple beat-synced effects and original
rhythmic samples, the only limitation is your own
creativity to unleash the ultimate remix on the fly in
real-time."
Four sections of the device are arranged with knobs and
buttons that control multiple effect parameters.
In the Scene FX section, users can choose between five
Build Up effects and five Break Down effects. The Build
Up effects, consisting of BPF ECHO, ECHO, NOISE, SPIRAL
UP and REVERB UP, add sounds, while Break Down effects,
consisting of HPF ECHO, LPF ECHO, CRUSH ECHO, SPIRAL DOWN
and REVERB DOWN, cut sounds. A large knob increases or
decreases the parameter of effects chosen by simply
turning the knob. Two sub-parameters knobs are also
available for additional changes to the effects being
produced.
The Isolate FX section, consisting of three individual
knobs, processes the low, mid and high frequency bands of
the music passing through. The section is loaded with
three effects in addition to an Isolator, providing
rhythm patterns, timbre, etc., letting users freely
modify the output for the HI/MID/LOW frequency bands. In
addition to the Isolator, three additional effects in the
section are available including CUT/ADD, TRANS/ROLL and
GATE/DRIVE.
The device also features a touchpad section called the
X-PAD FX that enables users to develop and add new sounds
not found in the original music. In addition to its four
built-in audio samples, KICK, SNARE, CLAP and HI HAT,
other audio samples edited in Pioneer's remixbox software
can be loaded using an SD card during DJ play.
The system also includes a Release FX lever that
eliminates the current music playing and leaves only the
sound effects. Release FX can also be used to create the
opposite effect: When the lever is released, all section
effects are eliminated while the original music continues
to play. Three types of Release FX are available
including Vinyl Brake, Echo, and Back Spin.
Using the included RMX-1000Plugin VST/AU1 plug-in
software, users can create the same type of music
production and effects while DJing on a computer. In
addition, connecting the device to a computer enables it
to act as a controller for music production.
Othe features include the QUANTIZE function, which
enables real-time music analysis and synchronization of
effects along with the beat of the music, a new
AUTO BPM function, which automatically measures and
follows the tempo of music as well as a USB-MIDI for use
as a MIDI controller.
The RMX-1000 will be available in May with a suggested
retail price of $999.
Main specifications
Inputs:
RCA x 1
Phono (1/4") x 1
Outputs:
RCA x 1
Phono (1/4") x 1
Other ports: USB B port x 1
Sampling Rate: 48 kHz
A/D and D/A converter: 24 bits
Frequency response: 20 Hz ? 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion: Max. 0.005%
S/N ratio:
When CONNECTION is set to "SEND/RETURN (-10dB)" 102dB
When CONNECTION is set to "MASTER(+4dB)" 98dB
Head room: 20dB
Software: remixbox, RMX-1000Plugin
External Dimensions: 13.14" (W) x 6.18" (D) x 2.24" (H)
Weight: 2.86 lbs |
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