Pioneer RMX-500

The RMX-500 puts dedicated buttons for five drum samples, five Audio FX and ten Scene FX at DJs’ fingertips. Then they simply rotate the large Pressure Controller knobs – one for Rhythm FX and one for Scene FX – to manipulate FX depth, and press to control sub-parameters – all in one intuitive movement. The new Customise button adds even more choice, enabling DJs to quickly select and save their preferred variations of Scene FX and drum samples. Also new is the Rhythm FX section, which provides a simple way to access the Audio FX and Overdub sequencer. Plus the RMX-500 introduces a Signal Flow button, which gives DJs the option to instantly add Scene FX to Rhythm FX. Like the club-standard RMX1000, the effector can also be used in the studio as a controller for RMX500 VST/AU/RTAS virtual plug-ins. An on-board sound card means producers can plug their headphones in to the RMX-500 for high-quality audio as they create music or master DJ sets. The small and portable RMX-500 has RCA inputs for easy connection to all CDJs in the range; DJs could even add one to each CDJ in their set-up. Watch Origin Sound’s mind-blowing performance with two RMX-500s and the flagship CDJ-2000NXS and DJM-900NXS
KEY FEATURES OF THE REMIX STATION 500
1.Unique Pressure Controller knobs give simultaneous control of multiple parameters Two large, Pressure Controller knobs give DJs access to multi-dimensional manipulation with just one hand. Once an effect or drum sample has been triggered, they can simply twist the knob right/left to manipulate the wet/dry balance, and press it to modulate sub-parameters. Multi-layered FX are made easier and more accessible for unlimited creativity.
2. Simple layout designed for instant access to all the unit’s features The RMX-500 is divided into three easy-to-use areas, with dedicated buttons giving directaccess to a host of features:
Ten auto-quantized Scene FX
Dedicated buttons and Pressure Controller knobs give DJs the power to intuitively build
the music up using Mod, Echo, Noise, Spiral Up and Reverb Up, and break it down with
High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter, Zip Spiral Down and Reverb Down. Each effect has
two possible variations – four for Noise – that can be accessed by hitting the Customise
button. And Echo+ adds extra echo for an even bigger sound and smoother mix.
New Rhythm FX with five drum samples and five Audio FX
The RMX-1000’s X-Pad has been replaced with an easier-to-use Rhythm FX section. DJs
can use the dedicated buttons to trigger five versatile drum samples – Kick, Snare, Clap,
Hi Hat, Cymbal – each of which has six beat/sound variations that can be selected during
live performance. Five Audio FX – Roll, Trans, Add,
Rev Delay, Offset add another layer of manipulation, all controlled using the Pressure Controller knobs. The Overdub button
enables DJs to sequence their own beats and Rhythm FX combinations on the fly, while
the Signal Flow changes the flow of the music to enable DJs to add Scene FX to the
Rhythm FX in play; or slice, dice and repeat processed audio from the Scene FX in the
opposite direction.
Three handy Release FX buttons
The Release FX buttons have been moved to the centre of the RMX-500, giving DJs
easier access to back spins, brakes and echo, helping them exit complex effect
combinations in style. The length and interval of each effect can be changed using the
Customise button.
3. Customise button enables on-the-fly changes to settings The RMX-500 can be customised directly on the hardware, with no need to plug into software on a computer.
Selected sounds and settings are automatically stored for next time when the unit is not in use. DJs can customise to:
Select preferred Scene FX
Select from six drum sample variations per sound
Set the lengths of back spins, brakes and echo
Change Overdub length between 4 and 8 beats
4. VST/AU/RTAS control and sound card bring a physical element to producing In addition to live performances, the versatile RMX can be used in the studio for producing music and mastering DJ sets. Producers simply plug the unit into a computer to control a virtual RMX-500 VST/AU/RTAS plug-in – without using the mouse or keyboard – and run virtual instances on as many channels as their processor can handle. Plus an on-board sound card and stereo jack provide a high-quality audio output for their headphones or speakers.
5. Other features
Auto BPM: automatically measures and follows the music’s tempo MIDI support: can be used as a MIDI controller Compact and sleek design: highly portable for DJs on the move X-Stand: can be mounted on the portable Pioneer T-U101 stand (sold separately)