Pioneer EFX-500

Pioneer EFX500 DJ Effector

Pioneer EFX500 DJ Effector Description:

new performance effects unit designed for DJs. It features top panel operation with a special design "jog dial . Various controls let you perform Isolator and Beat effects, and the jog dial selects and controls such effects as Jet, Zip, Wah, Ring, Modulation and more. For Beat Effects, an Auto BPM counter measures the tempo automatically. BPM-linked effects include Delay, Echo, Auto Pan, Auto Flanger and Auto Transformer, while an Auto Effect button links them to BPM automatically. A Tap button lets you set time easily, and a Mix Ratio controls lets you set depth and strength of effects. A Effect Frequency control applies the effects to low, mid, or high frequencies only. The jog dial features include Hold, Jog Break Meter that displays visually the motion of the dial, Jog Dial Memory that memorizes and reproduces a motion, a Depth control, and a Momentary Play & Play Lock lever switch for optimal performance control. Has MIDI in/out for controlling the clock of MIDI instruments. Equipped with 1/4" jacks and RCA PIN terminals.

Pioneer EFX500 DJ Effector Features:

• 3-Band Equalizer: The high quality separate 3-Band Equalizer (High, Mid, Low) cuts sounds up to -0.00 dB and almost completely silences the sound of instruments in each band
• Isolator Lever Switch: Momentary On and Lock On method is adopted. The switch at the momentary position returns to Off when you take your finger off the lever, allowing smooth On-Off changeover of effects. The switch, at the Lock On position, continues to be On
• Beat Effects: Press the Auto Beat Effect button (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1/1, 4/1) to produce live effects, Delay, Echo, Auto Pan, Auto Flanger, and Auto Transformer, in linkage with beat set in advance. This machine, with free selection of 3 bands (High, Mid, Low) enables a wider range of performances than conventional effectors. Turn the Depth and Mix knobs to change the depth of effects and the balance of the original sounds and effect sounds, respectively. In addition, normal effects, not linked with BPM, are possible. You can set the beat by various methods such as Auto, Tap, Msec, BPM, and MIDI beat
• Effect Lever Switch: Momentary On and Lock On method is adopted for smooth On-Off changeover
• Auto BPM Counter: This counter automatically measures the BPM of music and turns is into digital indication. you can digitally confirm the BPM of input music sources
• Tap Button: You can set BPM instantly by tapping the button with your finger. Press the button twice to input the tempo as desired
• Effect Frequency: Button operation allows you to freely select specific frequency from the 3-bands and produce effects. You can combine the bands as you like - for example, producing effects only in the Mid range, or conversely, by selecting the Low and High for effects with the original sounds in the Mid range
• Delay: You can set Delay sounds at any tempo
• Echo: You can set Echo sounds at any tempo. Turn the Depth knob to Max to produce Hold Delay effect, which repeatedly continues with Beat Effect is Off
• Auto Pan: You can automatically swing sounds to the right and left
• Auto Flanger: This produces a sound effect like when a jet plane ascends or descends periodically. The Depth knob can be used to change the strength of the waves
• Auto Transformer: This cuts sound periodically
• Digital Job Break: A turn of the Jog Dial controls 5 effects - Jet, Zip, Wah, Ring Modulation, and Fuzz. The Depth knob can be used to freely set the strength and depth of effects as well as the balance of the original sounds and effect sounds. You can enjoy a variety of DJ performances with an instrument-feel
• MIDI In/Out: The EFX-500 is equipped with MIDI In/Out terminals for controlling the Clock signal of MIDI instruments. The BPM of input analogue sound signal is measures automatically, converted to MIDI-Clock signal, and output so that the beats of connected MIDI instruments can be synchronized
• Input Channel: 1 x Stereo
• Input Terminal: 1/4" Phone (stereo) and RCA (stereo)
• Output Terminal: 1/4" Phone (stereo) and RCA (stereo)
• MIDI Terminal: In/Out
• Output Level Switch: +4 dBu/-10dBu
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80 dB or more
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• 3-Band EQ (Low, Mid, High): oo - +6 dB
• Effect Monitor (Headphones): Beat Effect, Master out, Digital Jog Break
• Dimensions: 10-7/18" x 2.5" x 8-11/16" (276 x 64 x 220mm)
• Actual Shipping Weight 6 lbs.

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