Allen&Heath XONE 4D - Manual (Page 18)

Allen & Heath 18 XONE:4D User Guide
INTRODUCTION TO THE XONE:4D
Welcome to the Allen & Heath Xone:4D digital DJ workstation. This system has
been designed with the help of some of the world’s most cutting edge DJs to
provide a seamless integration of traditional and computer-based audio replay
systems. The Xone:4D comprises three main sections:
MIXER— The mixer is based on the award-winning Allen & Heath Xone:92. It
lets you mix a combination of vinyl, CD and other sources through 4 stereo
channels to its main mix and monitor outputs. It provides 2 effects send/return
loops, 3-band EQ isolators, 2 analogue VCF filters with LFO, VCA crossfader and
channel faders, DJ mic and cue monitoring system. A BPM counter can be set for
tap tempo or automatic beat detection.
MIDI CONTROLLER— Two dedicated control strips provide a total of 105
MIDI messages from a combination of switches, rotary and fader controls, multi-
function jog wheels, foot pedal and game controllers. A MIDI shift mode allows all
of the controls to be mapped for a second time, giving the MIDI surface a second
‘page’. A fader pick-up algorithm has been incorporated into the mixer allowing
seamless integration of the pages. In addition, several mixer functions generate
and respond to MIDI, and the BPM counter provides MIDI start/stop and clock.
The Xone:4D provides full control of external MIDI devices including the most
sophisticated DJ performance computer environments. Overlays are available to
identify the control function for popular software applications.
SOUNDCARD— A high performance 20-channel USB2.0 soundcard is built into
the mixer. The soundcard features 4 analogue stereo inputs and four analogue
stereo outputs, transmitting audio at 96kHz with 24 bit resolution. It uses USB to
interface the mixer audio and MIDI to a PC where the sound may be manipulated
in real time using one of the several exciting new DJ performance applications.
The soundcard also produces SPDIF COAX and optical digital inputs and outputs.
A low latency ASIO driver is provided for audio streaming between mixer and PC.
BPM
MIXER MIDI MIDI
SOUNDCARD
FILTER 1 FILTER 2
CROSSFADER
MIC
PHONES
CUE
FX1
FX2
EQ
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
LFO
MONITOR
MASTER