A valuable feature on the DJ-70/DJ-70MKII is the Time Stretching function. The most common use for Time Stretching is changing beatloops to a new tempo without affecting the original pitch. Load the "Loop 1" Patch from the DJ-70/DJ-70MKII Demo disk and use the following example as guide for Time Stretching your own beatloops:


1. Press INDEX.
2. Use the DOWN CURSOR button to highlight "Sample" and press S1.
3. Use the DOWN CURSOR button to highlight "Time Stretch" and press S1.
4. Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight "Sample" and press S1.
5. Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the Sample you wish to time stretch and press S1.
6. Use the DOWN CURSOR button to highlight "Mode" and the VALUE dial to select "Auto."
7. Play a key above or below the original key (pitch) that matches the desired tempo. For this example we will use F4 as the original key and G4 (2 half steps higher) as the desired tempo.
8. Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight "Ratio" and turn the VALUE dial counterclockwise. The Ratio Percentage will start to decrease from 100% and the Coarse tuning (in the box on the right side of the display) will reflect the amount of change in half steps. Stop turning the dial when the Coarse tuning parameter is set to "-2" and Fine tuning is set to "0." This will decrease the amount of time in the Sample, which will result in a faster tempo (positive numbers will result in slower tempos).
9. Use the DOWN CURSOR button to highlight "Execute" and press S1 to time stretch the Sample.
NOTE: The results of the Time Stretch function can vary greatly depending on the material being affected. If you are unhappy with the results of the time stretch, you can return your Sample to its original tempo by using the CURSOR buttons to highlight "Recover" and pressing S1.