Vestax CDX-16 - Manual (Page 7)

PITCH CONTROL FADER
Used to adjust the playing pitch (speed) by up to +/- 8%, +/-
16%. As this fader is 100mm in length you are able to make
both major and subtle adjustments in the playing pitch of any
given CD sound source. Typically, this fader is used to make
subtle adjustments that allow for beat matching/mixing that
results in you ultimately being able to move from one track to
another without an audible difference.
PITCH LOCK INDICATOR
When the light is on Pitch Lock is active. When the light is
off Pitch Lock is inactive.
PITCH LOCK ON/OFF SWITCH
When selected, and the light is on, the pitch of the CD playing
will be set to a pitch neutral position regardless of the pre-set
pitch level or how the pitch control fader is adjusted. When
Pitch Lock is set to off, the pitch control fader is active.
STICK CONTROLLER
[1] Pitch Bend
By pressing the stick towards the rear panel (up) of the console you are able to make a momentary negative
(-) adjustment in the pitch. The opposite movement (down) will result in a positive (+) adjustment in the
pitch. The joystick will automatically spring back to a neutral position and any pitch adjustments will hence
stop. You can use this feature to give the track a little push or a little pull or you can use it to create some
interesting effects.
[2] Scan Function
Whilst the CD is in play mode pressing the joystick to the left will scan the CD in reverse whilst pressing the
joystick to the right will scan forward. This speed setting is dependent on the angle of the joystick. The flatter
the angle the faster the scan speed and vice versa. The scan function is easily used to find an approximate
starting point on a track
stick up The pitch (speed) decreases by up to -20% stick down The pitch (speed) increases by up to +20%
stick left Scans backward. stick right Scans forward.