Akiyama Quark SC User manual

User Manual

Quark SC. User Manual

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CONTENTS

1. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1. Top panel .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2. Front panel ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

1.3. Rear panel ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

1.4. Connections ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

2. SOFTWARE INSTALATION AND SETUP ............................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1. Akiyama ASIO Drivers ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1.1. Akiyama ASIO drivers installation ............................................................................................................................................. 6

2.1.2. Akiyama ASIO drivers Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 6

2.2. Virtual DJ .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2.1. Virtual DJ LE installation ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2.2. Virtual DJ Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................ 9

2.2.3. Virtual DJ LE update ................................................................................................................................................................. 9

2.2.4. Virtual DJ Pro Configuration ................................................................................................................................................... 10

2.3. Traktor ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

2.3.1. Sound Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................... 11

2.3.2. Controller Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................... 12

3. FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

3.1. Virtual DJ ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

3.2. Traktor PRO 2 ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

4. CONFIGURATION AND UPDATE.......................................................................................................................................................... 17

4.1. Wheel sensibility adjust................................................................................................................................................................... 17

4.2. Firmware Version ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17

4.3. Firmware Update ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17

5. APENDIX ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

5.1. MIDI Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18

5.2. Technical specifications .................................................................................................................................................................. 23

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Intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operation and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying this appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol

within the equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the use to the presence of un-insulated

“dangerous voltage” within the unit.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR

OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PRESENT BLADE TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO PRVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUARRANTY

INFORMATION

1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before this product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the appliance and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions should

be followed; failure to do so can void this guarantee.

5. Water and Moisture. The appliance should not be used near

water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,

laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and

the like.

6. Carts and Stands. The appliance should be

used only with a cart or stand that is

recommended by the manufacturer. An

appliance and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive

force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The product

should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended

by the manufacturer.

7. Heat. The appliance should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Object and Liquid Entry. Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure

through openings.

9. Damage Requiring Service. The appliance should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A: The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B: Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance; or

C: The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D: The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E: The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure

damaged

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10. Servicing. In accordance with E.U. directives the user shall

not attempt any service to the appliance beyond that described

in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be

referred to qualified service personnel. Failure to follow this

instruction can void this guarantee.

11. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided

for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product

and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must

not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be

blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other

similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in

installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper

ventilation is the manufacturer's instructions have been

adhered to.

12. Any mounting of the product should follow the

manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting

accessory recommended by the manufacturer. The

manufacturer will NOT take responsibility for non-

recommended accessories.

13. Accessories. Do not place this product on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the

product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.

14. Lightning. For added protection for this product during a

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for

long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent

damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required,

be sure the service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics

as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in

fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

16. Use only cables in accordance with present standards, ask

your dealer.

17. Do not use right away the equipment in case has been

transported from a cold environment to a hot one. Moisture will

appear, let it off for a while.

18. Cleaning. Do not use cleaning sprays where the controls

are. The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended

by the manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a cloth slightly damp

with water. Avoid getting water inside the appliance.

19. Audio ON: When installation is complete and you are about

to start using the unit. Before switching ON the unit DO lower

the Mains and Headphones volume controls. Failure to do so

can result in hearing injuries or amplification stage damage.

20. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to

this product, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is in proper operating

condition.

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21. For AC line powered units - Before returning repaired unit

to user, use an ohm-meter to measure from both AC plug

blades to all exposed metallic parts. The resistance should be

more than 100,000 ohms.

22. To prevent fire or shock hazard. Do not use this plug with

an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades

can be fully inserted to present blade, match wide blade plug

to wide slot fully insert.

TERMS OF USE

Your unit comes with a serial number sticked on it. Do not tear

the serial number; this can result in void guaranty.

SAFE AND EFICIENT USE

Select carefully the emplacement of the unit. Avoid placing it

under direct sun exposure. Avoid humid and damp places or

rough environments with excessive dust and vibrations and

excessive heat or cold. Also keep it away from humming

sources like the motors of whirl washers or transformers or

similar appliances.

No liquids must be close to the unit so that they can be spilled

on it. To completely disconnect the unit from you mains supply

unplug the plug of the adapter from the wall electric outlet.

The switch that controls the supply of electrical power to the

unit must be at easy reach in case is necessary a fast switch

off.

WARNING: do not place the unit in a closed environment

where is difficult to access the wall outlet.

Do not open the unit; it can cause personal injuries or the

damage of the equipment.

When unplugging the power supply cable of the adaptor from

the wall outlet, does not pull the cable. Take the plastic body of

the plug and unplug it.

Do not handle roughly the controls of the unit you can shorten

their lifespan.

Before moving the equipment, remember to unplug all cables.

Do not use chemical solvent to clean the unit. A dry and clean

cloth will do fine.

Safe this manual at reach so you can go back to the basic in

case you need it.

PRELIMINARY

Check the contents of the QUARK SC box and find the

following items:

1- Controller

1- Installation and instructions CD

1- Traktor Overlay

1- USB Cable (PC/MIDI)

1- Transfomer AC/DC

FIRST STEPS

Equipment installation

Install the equipment on a stable and horizontal surface.

Avoid placing it under direct sun exposure humid and damp

places or rough environments.

Place the equipment as far away as possible of other audio

equipment as radios TVs etc.

This product shall not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall be handed

over to the applicable collection point for the

recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment. By ensuring this product is

disposed of correctly, you will help prevent

potential negative consequences for the

environment and human health, which could

otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste

handling of this product.

The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural

resources.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product,

please contact your local city office, your household waste

disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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-A yellow lit button means that there is a hot cue saved.

AUTO LOOP (round button orange):

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-Change the loop size by pressing a button which has

associated a size different than the actual active loop size.

-Press SHIFT + HOT CUE 1 to activate/deactivate Smart

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corresponding to the active loop size will blink.

LOOP ROLL (round button green):

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button is hold.

-Press SHIFT + HOT CUE 1 to activate/deactivate Smart

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-In this mode all buttons will light green. The button

corresponding to the active loop size will blink.

4. DECK SELECT

Switch between decks A/C and decks B/D.

5. LOOP

-Set the starting point of a loop by pressing IN button.

-Press OUT button to set the ending point of the loop.

-Press RELOOP to jump to the starting point of the loop. If loop

is not activated, the last set loop will be activated.

-Press SHIFT + IN to enter in a mode in which the starting

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will blink while this mode is active. Turn the jogwheel to modify

the starting point. Press SHIFT + IN to exit from the mode. If

this mode is active but there is not any loop active, the last set

loop will be activated when the jogwheel is turned.

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-Enter to MOVE LOOP mode by pressing SHIFT + RELOOP.

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Press SCRATCH button to toggle the wheel mode between

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7. TEMPO

-Use the Pitch Fader to control the deck's tempo.

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-Reset the tempo by pressing SHIFT + pitch bend (+).

8. TRANSPORT

-Press Play/Pause button to Start/Stop playback of deck.

-Press SHIFT + Play/Pause to skip to the first beat of the track.

-If song is paused, set a new cue point or if you are in the cue

point position play the track from the cue point by pressing the

CUE button and return to cue point when released. If song is

playing, press CUE to pause the reproduction and jump to the

last cue point.

-Use SHIFT + CUE to activate/deactivate Smart Play.

-Use the SYNC button to match the BPMs of different tracks.

-Press SHIFT + SYNC to set to master the deck in which it has

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-Tweak the sound using the 3-Band EQ

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-Adjust the deck volume by turning the gain knob.

-Select the deck that must be pre-listened by pressing the

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-Use the Linefader and Crossfader for mixing.

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deck.

-Under Video mode press LINK to link or unlink the video

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-Turn the encoder to scroll through the songs.

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-Load the song to the active deck by pressing LOAD buttons.

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e- CC-LEVEL LED. The value sent in the action from 0 to 127

will tell how many LEDs are to be turned ON at the vu-meter.

At the before last column on the table you can find in the

compressed way the values that each action can attain. There

are DJ Software’s where it is not necessary know note values

or control values because this software “read” them

automatically. That is called the “Learn mode” where by

touching a control it assigns its note to a certain function

selected by the user.

At other software you have to wright manually the values or for

the LEDs at any software you have to do the writing because

there is no Lear mode for exiting MIDI messages (i.e. LEDs).

Therefore we recommend you try understanding the meaning

and workings of the table QUARK MIDI MAP.

Following, we explain the columns of the MIDI MAP:

FUNCTION: here find the name of the control of Quark SC as

seen on its printing.

MIDI CODE: indicates if the message is a Control Note (9) or

Control Change (B).

CHANNEL+MIDI CODE: appears MIDI CODE values with the

channel (minus 1) used to send the message. Forward in this

manual we explain the MIDI channels used at QUARK SC.

FUNCTION CODE: at this column we have the value of the

note.

ACTION: here we have the action value. The different values

that can attain are explained at parts a) and e).

Note: the MIDI MAP is presented in hexadecimal base >

NOTE or CC. To assign physical control to software functions

you need to translate the MIDI MAP into decimal base.

Following, we explain have to find out this equivalence HEX-

DEC:

0H

1H

2H

3H

4H

5H

6H 7H 8H

9H AH

BH

CH

DH

EH

FH

0H

0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112

128

144

160

176

192

208

224

240

1H

1 17 33 49 65 81 97 113

129

145

161

177

193

209

225

241

2H

2 18 34 50 66 82 98 114

130

146

162

178

194

210

226

242

3H

3 19 35 51 67 83 99 115

131

147

163

179

195

211

227

243

4H

4 20 36 52 68 84 100

116

132

148

164

180

196

212

228

244

5H

5 21 37 53 69 85 101

117

133

149

165

181

197

213

229

245

6H

6 22 38 54 70 86 102

118

134

150

166

182

198

214

230

246

7H

7 23 39 55 71 87 103

119

135

151

167

183

199

215

231

247

8H

8 24 40 56 72 88 104

120

136

152

168

184

200

216

232

248

9H

9 25 41 57 73 89 105

121

137

153

169

185

201

217

233

249

AH

10 26 42 58 74 90 106

122

138

154

170

186

202

218

234

250

BH

11 27 43 59 75 91 107

123

139

155

171

187

203

219

235

251

CH

12 28 44 60 76 92 108

124

140

156

172

188

204

220

236

252

DH

13 29 45 61 77 93 109

125

141

157

173

189

205

221

237

253

EH

14 30 46 62 78 94 110

126

142

158

174

190

206

222

238

254

FH

15 31 47 63 79 95 111

127

143

159

175

191

207

223

239

255

To translate a Hexadecimal base number into a Decimal base

we have to:

- find the column that has the number that appears at the left.

- find the row that has the letter that accompanies the number.

- the convergence of row and column is the equivalent DEC

number.

Inversely to translate an DEC base number into a Hex base we

have to:

- find the number at the table. Its column is the first hex digit,

the second hex digit is it row.

E.g. Play control MIDI address is 34. Find the DEC

equivalence at the Hexa-Dec table: Column 3 / Row 4 it is

decimal number 52.

Some softwares require not only know the decimal value but

also the corresponding note (for control change the decimal

number is enough). We can perform the Note-Decimal number

equivalence using the following table:

Octave #

Note Numbers

C C#

D D#

E F F# G G# A A#

B

-1

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11

0

12

13

14

15

16 17 18 19 20 21

22

23

1

24

25

26

27

28 29 30 31 32 33

34

35

2

36

37

38

39

40 41 42 43 44 45

46

47

3

48

49

50

51

52 53 54 55 56 57

58

59

4

60

61

62

63

64 65 66 67 68 69

70

71

5

72

73

74

75

76 77 78 79 80 81

82

83

6

84

85

86

87

88 89 90 91 92 93

94

95

7

96

97

98

99

100

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

8

108

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

118

119

9

120

121

122

123

124

125

126

127

To find the note associated to a decimal number just take the

column where the number is as the note and the row is the

octave. Following the example presented before the

corresponding note to Play button is E3.

As seen at FUCTION CODE column of the MIDI table, each of

the controls of QUARK SC can send two different messages

upon the state of the Shift button. Remember we can

permanently engage Shift.

QUARK SC can be divided is 5 parts and the controls that fall

in each of these parts are sent through a different MIDI

channel.

The central part of the controller has the controls to be sent

through channel 5.

There are two areas that are not dependent upon Deck

selection. These areas are devised to control effects and

samples. Press FX/SP button and the MIDI messages will be

sent through two different channels, 6 and 7 for the controls at

the left side of the controller and 8 and 9 for the controls at the

right side of the controller.

Finally there are two more areas corresponding to Deck Left

and Deck Right. The controls at the left deck will send

messages through channels 1 and 3 and controls at the right

deck will send messages through channels 2 and 4.

At the following table find the table comprising all explained up

to now.

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