Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:PX5 DJ mixer.

Combining the signature warm analogue Xone sound with class leading digital connectivity, the Xone:PX5 breathes life and soul into electronic music performance. The built-in XONE:FX technology offers new levels of manipulation with our new Xone:Xcite FX suite of performance focused delays, reverbs, modulators, flangers and distorters, which are all assignable through simple hands-on control for fine tuning effects and expressing the DJ’s inner creativity.

Xone:PX5 is a 4+1 channel mixer, equipped with the legendary analogue Xone:VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter), 3 band isolator EQ on all channels, and intuitive layout.

The versatile Send/Return feature enables connection of external effects hardware with both Send/Return (Line level, or Hi-Z) and Master Insert mode connections, and equips Xone:PX5 for numerous enhanced setup scenarios. Each channel has its own dedicated send control for external effects processing and can also be routed to the internal Xone:FX engine.

Connect your laptop or computer to the premium 20, 24Bit/96kHz, Hi-Speed USB internal soundcard for easy integration into digital DJ workflows, plus connection via X:Link to Xone:K Series controllers for expanded software application MIDI control.

The cross-fader has three switchable curve settings for blending or scratching styles and can be replaced, or upgraded to the innoFADER Pro2 for ultimate cross-fader performance.

No matter what your mixing style, the Xone:PX5 combines a modern approach to DJing with all the tools required for creating your own individual sound.
 

IMPORTANT - Read before starting

Safety instructions

Before starting, read the Important Safety Instructions printed on the sheet supplied with the equipment. For your own safety and that of the operator, technical crew and performers, follow all instructions and heed all warnings printed on the sheet and on the equipment panels.

System operating firmware

The function of this product is determined by the firmware (operating software) that runs it. Firmware is updated regularly as new features are added and improvements made.

ⓘ Check www.allen-heath.com for the latest version of firmware for the product or the host system.

Software licence agreement

By using this Allen & Heath product and the software within it you agree to be bound by the terms of the relevant End User Licence Agreement (EULA), a copy of which can be found at www.allen-heath.com/legal. You agree to be bound by the terms of the EULA by installing, copying, or using the software.

Further information

Please refer to the Allen & Heath website for further information, knowledgebase and technical support. For more information on setup and mixing functions please refer to the Firmware Reference Guides available for download at www.allen-heath.com.

You can also join our Allen & Heath Digital Community to share knowledge and information with other users.

General precautions

• Protect the equipment from damage through liquid or dust contamination. 
• If the equipment has been stored in sub-zero temperatures allow time for it to reach normal operating temperature before use at the venue. Recommended operating temperature is 0 to 40 degrees Celsius.
• Avoid using the equipment in extreme heat and direct sunlight. Make sure the ventilation slots and fans are not obstructed and that there is adequate air movement around the equipment.
• Clean the equipment with a soft brush and dry lint-free cloth. Do not use chemicals, abrasives or solvents. Do not use lubricant or contact cleaner on faders.
• It is recommended that servicing is carried out only by an authorised Allen & Heath agent. Contact details for your local distributor can be found on the Allen & Heath website. Allen & Heath do not accept liability for damage caused by maintenance, repair or modification by unauthorised personnel.

Register your product

Register your product online at www.allen-heath.com/register.

Warranty

A limited manufacturer's warranty applies to this product, the conditions of which can be found at www.allen-heath.com/legal.

Packed Items

Check that you have received the following:

• Xone:PX5 mixer 
• Safety Sheet 
  Important! Read this sheet BEFORE starting. Retain for future reference.
• Spare knobs and buttons
• Mains Lead
  Check that the correct mains plug is fitted.
   

Setup Examples

Classic

CLASSIC ANALOGUE MIX: 

VINYL ONLY

CLASSIC DIGITAL MIX: 

CD / MEDIA PLAYER + HARDWARE FX MEDIA PLAYER (RCA) / EXT FX (SND-RTN)

CLASSIC HYBRID MIX: 

ANALOGUE + DIGITAL + MC VINYL & MEDIA PLAYER (RCA) / LAPTOP (USB) / MIC (XLR)

Advanced

ADVANCED HYBRID MIX: 

ANALOGUE + DIGITAL + MIDI SYNC + CONTROL VINYL + MEDIA PLAYER (RCA) / LAPTOP (USB) / 
EXT FX (INSERT + SND-RTN) / X:LINK (RJ-45)

'FULLY LOADED’ HYBRID MIX: 

ANALOGUE + DIGITAL + HARDWARE FX + MIDI SYNC + CONTROL VINYL & MEDIA PLAYER (RCA) / 
LAPTOP (USB) / EXT FX (INSERT + SND-RTN) MIDI SYNC (5PIN DIN) / X:LINK (RJ-45)

Rear Panel Connectors

1. External Effects Connectors, EXT RTN / LINE/Hi-Z / FX SEND

   Balanced (TRS) 1/4” Jack. Connect external effects device outputs to EXT RTN inputs and use EXT RTN control to adjust FX signal level sent to main LR MIX or XONE:VCF.

   Set input impedance for external effects between LN (suitable for Line level inputs), or Hi-Z (suitable for guitar effects pedals and legacy hardware).

   Connect your external effects hardware inputs to FX SEND and outputs to EXT RTN. Use FX SEND controls to send Channel audio to the external effects device.

2. USB LINE / PHONO Select Switches, CH 1 - 4

   Set CH1 - 4 USB SND to LN (for Line level) or PH (for RIAA level) signal input to internal soundcard. For CD / Vinyl timecode control, or to record Channel input via USB.

3. LINE Inputs, CH 1 - 4

   Unbalanced (RCA). Connect stereo LINE level media players to the LINE input. Do not connect turntables requiring RIAA equalisation.

   You can also connect to LINE level jack sources using RCA to 6.35mm (¼“) Jack adapters.

   Avoid using low grade cables such as those often supplied with domestic equipment as these can quickly prove unreliable in use.

4. Chassis Earth Terminals

   2 x Screw terminals are provided for connecting the earth straps from turntables to prevent ground hum.

5. PHONO Inputs, CH 1 - 4

   Unbalanced (RCA). Plug in turntables with magnetic cartridges requiring RIAA equalisation. For non-RIAA turntables plug into the LINE input instead.

   Do not plug in LINE level sources to the PHONO Inputs as these will overload the preamp and cause severe, high level, distortion.

   

6. X:Link

   Cat-5 Ethernet (RJ-45). Connect Xone:K Series Controllers to the Xone:PX5 mixer to expand software application MIDI control and to save using USB ports on your computer.

7. BOOTH Outputs

   Balanced (TRS) 6.35mm (¼“) Jack. LINE level stereo output feed to DJ’s local monitor.

8. MASTER INSERT

   Unbalanced (TRS) 6.35mm (¼“) Jack. Provides INSERT points for LR MIX output to connect hardware dynamics processors such as a limiter, compressor, or graphic equaliser.

   Or connect external hardware in-line with LR MIX outputs for external MASTER INSERT FX. Use Insert patch cable (Y lead), wired; Tip=Send, Ring=Return, Sleeve=Ground.

9. MASTER Outputs

   Master1. Balanced (XLR). The main stereo LR MIX outputs that feeds the club PA system, or balanced active speakers. Wired; Pin1=Ground, Pin2=Hot(+), Pin3=Cold(-).

   Master2. Unbalanced (RCA). Alternative stereo LR MIX output to feed unbalanced active speakers, or consumer type amplifiers.

10. MIC Input, CH A

    Balanced (XLR). Use a good quality low impedance dynamic mic, wired; Pin1=Ground, Pin2=Hot (+), Pin3=Cold(-). Do not use high impedance or unbalanced microphones, or condenser mics requiring phantom power.

11. LINE Inputs, CH A

    Balanced (TRS) 6.35mm (¼“) Jack. Connect auxiliary or balanced LINE level music sources to the CH A

    LINE input. Connect mono sources to the L/M socket.

    

12. USB 9-10 Send Select Switch

    Set CH9-10 USB SND to MST or FX to route LR MIX, or FX SEND output via USB.

    For pre-MASTER level stereo LR MIX recording to computer, or using FX SEND for software effects plug-ins.

13. K-Slot

    Security slot to connect locking, Kensington^® type, anti-theft cable.

14. RECORD Outputs

    Unbalanced (RCA).

    Pre-MASTER level, LR MIX output for connection to external hardware recording devices.

15. AC Mains Input

    Connect (supplied) IEC cable with moulded mains plug compatible to local AC mains supply. Turn AC supply to the mixer ON / OFF

    Check the correct IEC ‘mains’ lead with moulded plug has been supplied with your mixer.

    The internal power supply accepts mains voltages within the range 100-240V without changing any fuses or settings.

    Ensure the IEC mains plug is pressed fully into the rear panel socket before switching ON.

    ⓘ It is standard practice to turn connected power amplifiers, or active speakers, down or OFF before switching mains power to the mixer ON or OFF. This prevents any potential damage to speaker systems due to switch-on transients.

16. MIDI SYNC / OUT

    5pin DIN.

    MIDI Clock and MIDI Tx (transmit) signal output for syncing to external MIDI hardware.

17. USB Soundcard

    USB (Type A).

    20 Channel (5 Stereo IN / 5 Stereo OUT), 24Bit/96kHz, Hi-Speed USB internal soundcard. Mac OS X CoreAudio/CoreMIDI class compliant. ASIO^® driver support for Windows^® PC.
    
     

Input Channel A: MIC/USB/LINE

1. Channel FX Mode Select Switch

   Selects option for Channel FX SEND routing to; INT, EXT, or DUAL. For SEND to internal XONE:FX engine, external effects hardware connected via FX SEND / EXT RTN, or to both for simultaneous use with internal and external effects.

2. FX SEND Control

   Controls the amount of Channel audio sent to the XONE:FX bus and/or external effects hardware connected via FX SEND / EXT RTN on the rear panel.

3. MIC / USB / LINE Input Select Switch

   Switch CH A input between XLR MIC, CH5 USB RTN soundcard input, or auxiliary CH A TRS LINE sources.

4. Channel GAIN Control

   Adjusts the Channel input sensitivity to compensate for different audio signal source levels. -∞/+10dB.

5. PK! Input Signal Level LED, CH A

   If the PK! LED is illuminated, turn the Channel GAIN level down.

6. Channel Equalizer

   Each main Channel is equipped with a powerful 3 band isolator EQ, providing a controlled +6dB boost when fully clockwise and full attenuation (‘Total Kill’) on each band when fully anticlockwise.

   Centre/cut-off frequencies are set at

   • HF: 3.5kHz (High Frequency, treble)
   • MF: 1.2KHz (Mid Frequency)
   • LF: 400Hz (Low Frequency, bass)

7. Channel ON/OFF Switch

   Turns the Channel ON or OFF, allowing audio to be routed to the main LR MIX. Useful if an un-switched microphone is used to easily bring vocals in and out of a mix. This does not affect CH A signal output to CUE.

8. Channel FILTER Select Switches

   Press to route post-GAIN / post-EQ level Channel audio to the Xone:VCF.

9. Channel Cue Switch

   Press to listen to the Channel pre-LR MIX audio level from PHONES and BOOTH DJ monitor outputs and to view its level on the main (MIX) Meters.

   Press again to deselect CUE.

Input Channels 1-4: PHONO/USB/LINE

1. Channel FX Mode Select Switch

   Selects option for Channel FX SEND routing to; INT, EXT, or DUAL. For SEND to internal Xone:FX engine, external effects hardware connected via FX SEND / EXT RTN, or to both for simultaneous use with internal and external effects.

2. FX SEND Control

   Controls the amount of Channel audio sent to the XONE:FX bus and/or external effects hardware connected via FX SEND / EXT RTN on the rear panel.

3. PHONO / USB / LINE Input Select Switch

   Switch CH 1 - 4 inputs between RCA PHONO,

   CH 1 - 4 USB RTN soundcard inputs, or RCA LINE level audio sources.

4. Channel GAIN Control

   Adjusts the Channel input sensitivity to compensate for different audio signal source levels. -∞/+10dB.

5. Channel Equalizer

   Each main Channel is equipped with a powerful 3 band isolator EQ, providing a controlled +6dB boost when fully clockwise and full attenuation (‘Total Kill’) on each band when fully anticlockwise.

   Centre/cut-off frequencies are set at:

   • HF: 3.5kHz (High Frequency, treble)
   • MF: 1.2kHz (Mid Frequency)
   • LF: 400Hz (Low Frequency, bass)

6. X-FADE Assign Switch

   Use to assign the Channel to either X (left), or Y (right) side of the crossfader, or direct to the MIX bus when OFF (centre),

7. Channel FILTER Select Switch

   Press to route post-GAIN / post-EQ / post-Fader level Channel audio to the Xone:VCF.

   The switch illuminates BLUE when active.

8. Channel CUE Switch

   Press to listen to the Channel pre-Fader audio levels from PHONES and BOOTH DJ monitor outputs and to view its level on the main (MIX) Meters.

   Press the switch again to deselect CUE.

9. Channel Meter

   Displays the channel signal level.

   Channel audio input is metered at post-GAIN / post-EQ and pre-Fader level, to display the affect of adjusting EQ on input levels before routing audio to the LR MIX.

   The channel GAIN control should be set so the meter averages about 0 with loudest peaks around +6 and +9. If the ! indicator lights, turn the GAIN control down.

10. Channel Fader

    A high quality, smooth travel, 60mm, dual-rail VCA fader adjusts the channel signal level from fully off to fully on.

     

XFADER

1. XFADER

   Fade between audio from CH 1 - 4 assigned to the X (Left), or Y (Right) side of the crossfader, typically to fade smoothly into a new music track, to creatively layer sounds, or for scratch and cut mixing.

   The crossfader is a VCA (voltage controlled amplifier) control that also affects the level of signals routed via the Xone:VCF

   Ensure switches on channels you want to fade are set to X or Y as appropriate.

   When the XONE:FX, FX X-FADE switch is set to X or Y, the cross-fader acts as a VCA, controlling send levels to the internal XONE:FX engine, following the active FX:ASSIGN (see page19) and XFADER curve switch settings.

   Assigned to X, the VCA send level is X = fully ON / Y = fully OFF.

   Assigned to Y, the VCA send level is X = fully OFF / Y = fully ON.

2. XFADE Curve Control

   This switch selects the crossfader response curve between Constant power, Transition, or Fast-cut to suit scratch or cut mixing styles.

   

3. CH FADER Curve Control

   This switch selects a global channel fader response curve for Stereo Input Channels 1- 4 between Constant power, Dipped, or Fast-cut to suit scratch and cut mixing styles.

   

    

Headphone Section

1. SPLIT Cue Switch

   Selects the way the CUE bus operates.

   Normally, pressing a Channel CUE switch overrides both left and right monitor program signals with the active CUE signal. With SPLIT set ON, the CUE bus overrides just the left channel, leaving the program in the right channel. L MIX meter displays CUE signal level and R MIX meter displays PRG (LR MIX level) signal.

   This is very useful when beat mixing using headphones.

2. Cue / Mix Control

   Allows the main MIX output to be blended with the CUE signal. Turned fully anticlockwise, only active CUE Channels are heard through the headphones outputs.

   Gradually turning clockwise introduces the main MIX output to the headphones, together with active CUE.

   Setting SPLIT, ON automatically overrides the control.

3. PHONES Level Control

   Adjusts the level of the audio in the stereo headphones. This does not affect the level of the local booth monitor.

4. Headphone Outputs

   Stereo 6.35mm (¼“) TRS jack and 3.5mm mini-jack sockets. Plug in good quality stereo headphones designed for DJ monitoring.

   Use closed-ear headphones to provide maximum acoustic isolation when cueing your sources.

   For more information, please refer to the Operating Levels section.

Master Section

1. MASTER Level Control

   A rotary MASTER control adjusts the level of the main, MASTER 1 and MASTER 2, rear panel outputs feeding the house sound system.

   This does not affect BOOTH output level or the meters.

2. BOOTH Level Control

   Adjusts the level of the signal to the stereo BOOTH RCA output. This does not affect the headphones level. BOOTH output can be used for a DJ Booth monitor, or as an additional zone feed or recording output.

3. MIX / Monitor Meters

   The main meters follow the selected monitor source. The default display is the, pre-MASTER, mix level which is overridden with an input channel level if the channel cue switch is selected.

   In SPLIT cue mode, the left (L) MIX meter displays the cued channel signal level and the right (R) MIX meter displays Program (summed L+R mix) level. Cued MIX audio is displayed at pre-MASTER control levels, to prevent mismatch due to adjustments to the MASTER control.

   NOTE: The mixer should be operated with meters averaging around 0 and loudest peaks between +6 and +9.

   ⓘ If the ! indicator lights continuosly, ensure GAIN or EQ settings are not clipping Channel meters and, if necessary, turn Channel GAIN, EQ, or FADERS down to prevent the mix bus clipping.

   For more information, please refer to the Operating Levels section on page 47.

4. EXT RTN Level Control

   Adjusts the level of audio input from effects hardware connected via FX SEND / EXT RTN and routed to the Xone:VCF or LR MIX outputs.
    

Xone:VCF Section

1. EXT RTN to FILTER Select Switch

   Press to route the EXT RTN input to the Xone:VCF, instead of directly into the main LR MIX, for extra versatility and creativity with your mixes.

2. RESONANCE Control

    This produces the classic Xone:VCF filter sound by feeding some of the filter output back to its input.

   The control ranges from MILD, producing a very subtle effect, to WILD, producing a dramatic phase effect with feedback just short of oscillation.

3. HPF Switch

   Turns on the High Pass Filter (bass cut) slope. See page 46 for more details.

4. BPF Switch

   Turns on the Band Pass Filter (bell shaped) slope.

   See page 46 for more details.

5. LPF Switch

   Turns on the Low Pass Filter (treble cut) slope. See page 46 for more details.

6. FREQ Frequency Sweep Control

   This control sets the -3dB cut-off frequency for the Voltage Controlled Filter. It ranges from very low frequency (20Hz) to very high frequency (20kHz).

7. Xone:VCF ON / OFF Switch

   Switches the Voltage Controlled Filter ON / OFF. Illuminates GREEN when active.

   See the Filter Reference section for more information.
    

XONE:FX Control Section

1. FX ASSIGN Switch

   Seven position rotary selector used to assign the internal Xone:FX engine routing as Channel INSERT (CH A, CH 1 - 4), Master INSERT, or SEND / RETURN to LR MIX. 

   Default position = SEND.

2. FX SEND PRE / POST Switch

   Used to configure Internal and External FX SEND from Channels to pre-Fader, or post-Fader levels.

3. FX X-FADE Assign Switch

   Assigns the XONE:FX to X (left), or Y (right) position of the cross-fader to enable fading between Wet (effected) or Dry (un-effected) signal, or OFF (centre).

   Default position = OFF

4. FX SELECT Encoder

   Scroll between XONE:FX and CONFIG options. Push ONCE to enter FX MENU, Scroll then PRESS to select FX. Push + HOLD for CONFIG options.

5. TFT Screen

   Displays XONE:FX types or current XONE:FX settings, BPM and MIDI CLOCK details, and other MENU options dependent on the active MODE.

6. BEAT Adjust / Tempo BEND / MIDI Transport

   BEAT - Adjust beat fraction of any time based effect (Delay, Flanger, etc).

   BEND - Press to speed up or slow down BPM Clock, or to lock-in sync.

   MIDI - Transport sends START, STOP & CONTINUE messages for USB and MIDI SYNC / OUT.

7. MODE Button Switch

   3 layer functionality. Push to increment and scroll through BEAT / BEND / MIDI CLOCK modes.

8. TAP Tempo Button

   Guide the tempo of the BPM clock manually by tapping to the beat.

9. XONE:FX INTERVAL Control

   Rotary control to adjust beat fraction of the currently selected XONE:FX

   Illuminates WHITE when active

   The last adjustment setting is saved globally for FX recall

10. XONE:FX DECAY Control

    Rotary control to adjust time based parameters for the currently selected XONE:FX.

    Control illuminates RED

    The last adjustment setting is saved globally for FX recall Default position = MIN (fully anti-clockwise).

11. XONE:FX FOCUS Control

    Rotary control with centre detent used to adjust tonal parameters for the currently selected XONE:FX. Turning anti-clockwise = LPF. Turning clockwise = HPF Control illuminates RED or BLUE when active

    Control illuminates GREEN in centre (OFF) position Default position = centre (OFF).

12. XONE:FX LEVEL Control

    Adjust XONE:FX output level to LR MIX in SEND mode. Blend level between Channel audio and selected XONE:FX in INSERT mode.

    Illuminates RED when SND / RTN is active.

    Illuminates CYAN when INSERT is active.

13. XONE:FX ON Switch

    Turns the internal XONE:FX channel ON / OFF.

    Illuminates GREEN when active.

14. XONE:FX CUE Switch

    Press to listen to the FX channel pre-Fader signal level from PHONES outputs and to view its level on the main LR MIX meters.

    Illuminates RED when active.
     

Xone:Xcite FX Library Reference

BPM Detection

The Xone:PX5 features an internal BPM engine that is used for synchronising the internal XONE:FX to the incoming audio signal.

It is also used for transmitting or receiving midi clock information through the Xone:Sync engine.

BPM Detection

By default the Xone:PX5 BPM detection is Automatic (AUTO) between 60 - 260 BPM and continuously listens to the FX source:

When in FX INSERT for channels 1, 2, 3, 4, or A, the BPM source is derived from the Assigned Channel.

When FX ASSIGN is set to: SEND or MASTER, the XONE:FX BPM is derived from the main LR MIX Clean-feed (Pre XONE:FX Return).

Hold TAP for 3 seconds to reset BPM detection back to AUTO

MIDI Clock Transmit

The Xone:PX5 can generate internal MIDI clock signals which can be sent via USB to a DAW, or via the MIDI SYNC / OUT port to external hardware.

Refer to the MIDI SETUP Menu option on page 23 for details.

When MIDI Clock Transmit is OFF BPM Detection is Automatic (AUTO) When MIDI Clock is ON FX unit BPM is derived from the Master MIDI Clock.

MIDI Clock BPM can be adjusted from the menu on the screen or by the ‘BEND’ layer on the top

panel buttons < >

Tap Tempo will overwrite Master MIDI Clock BPM BPM Clock range 60.00 – 260.00

BPM Accurate to: 000.00 - 2 decimal places

MIDI Clock Receive

If your playback source is a DAW or DJ software running through the internal Hi-Speed USB multi- channel soundcard, you can use MIDI clock as the timing source for the Xone:PX5; this will override normal BPM detection and affects all channels.

If you select this mode ensure that your DAW supports sending MIDI clocks, and that this feature is enabled.

When MIDI Clock is set to OFF BPM Detection is Automatic as above (BPM Detection). When MIDI Clock is set to Receive FX unit is derived from the incoming external MIDI Clock .

Xone:Sync

The Xone:PX5 features Xone:Sync which enables you to synchronise external equipment through the USB connection and the MIDI SYNC / OUT port.

Xone:Sync can generate internal MIDI clock signals which can be sent via USB to a DAW or via the MIDI SYNC / OUT port to external hardware devices, such as drum machines, synths or external effects processors.

It can also receive MIDI clock signals via USB from a DAW or DJ performance software which will ensure that the XONE:FX engine is synchronised accurately to the incoming audio signal.

Sending External MIDI Clock via USB

Connect the Xone:PX5 directly to your laptop using a type A-B USB cable.

Ensure that your DAW is set-up to receive MIDI clock (consult the

manufacturer’s documentation to find out how to do this).

In AUTO BPM detection mode, the Xone:PX5’s internal BPM engine will set the BPM based on the incoming audio signal of the channel selected by the FX ASSIGN control.

In this example, the AUTO BPM engine will detect the BPM from the input signal of Channel 2.

This will be used as the tempo of the MIDI clock output via USB to your DAW.

To control the playback

Press the MODE button to enter the GREEN layer.

This mode controls the MIDI Clock transport controls; STOP / START / PAUSE

To send the Xone:PX5’s internal MIDI Clock to your DAW,

press the PLAY button.

So long as your DAW is set to receive MIDI Clock correctly, this will start playback in the software.

Pressing the STOP button will stop playback.

Sending External MIDI Clock via MIDI SYNC / OUT

Connect the Xone:PX5 to your external device using a 5pin DIN MIDI cable. Ensure that your DAW is set-up to receive MIDI clock.

Consult your software application documentation to find out how to do this.

Follow the steps above to control the playback of your external device.

Adjusting the Xone:Sync DIN offset

When sending external MIDI Clock via the MIDI SYNC / OUT port, you can offset the signal in order to time-align the synchronisation of external hardware devices, which compensates for the inherent latency when syncing external devices.

	1	To access the DIN offset control, hold down the FX SELECT control to enter the CONFIG menu.. Use the FX SELECT control to scroll down to highlight DIN OFFSET. Press FX SELECT to enter the DIN OFFSET setup.
	2	Press the FX SELECT control. The parameter will be highlighted in RED.
	3	Press FX SELECT, then scroll to highlight EXIT. Press again to return to the main CONFIG menu. Use the FX SELECT control to scroll down to highlight EXIT and press to leave the CONFIG menu. Continue to adjust the DIN offset until your external device is in sync with the Xone:PX5 BPM engine.

ⓘ It is not possible to adjust the MIDI Clock offset via USB when synchronising external software. This is achieved through the software MIDI preferences. Refer to your software application documentation for details how to do this.

MIDI Clock Tempo Bend

When sending external MIDI Clock via the USB or the MIDI SYNC / OUT port, you can bend the tempo to momentarily speed up or slow down the MIDI Clock signal in order to time-align the synchronisation of external software and hardware devices.

To access the MIDI Clock Tempo Bend controls, press the MODE button to access the BLUE layer.

By holding down either the TEMPO BEND DOWN button (<) or the TEMPO BEND UP button (>), you can momentarily speed up or slow down the MIDI Clock output, much like beat matching, in order to time-align the phase of the external software or hardware.

Receiving MIDI Clock via USB from an external DAW or DJ performance software

The Xone:PX5 can be configured to receive MIDI Clock from an external DAW or DJ performance software via the USB connection. Connect the Xone:PX5 directly to your computer using a type A-B USB cable.

	1	Hold down the FX SELECT control to enter the CONFIG menu, and scroll to select CLOCK.
	2	Push down on the FX SELECT control to enter the CLOCK menu.  Scroll and press the FX SELECT control to turn MIDI CLOCK RECEIVE ON / OFF
	3	Scroll down using the FX SELECT control and press FX SELECT to exit.  Exit the CONFIG menu. The display will now show MIDI RX indicating that the Xone:PX5 is in EXTERNAL MIDI CLOCK RECEIVE MODE.

ⓘ Ensure that your software is set-up to transmit MIDI Clock to the Xone:PX5. Consult your software application documentation for details on how to do this.

Now, when you start your external DAW, the Xone:PX5 BPM engine will follow the tempo set in the DAW, and the XONE:FX engine will be in sync.
 

USB Soundcard

The Xone:PX5 includes a 20 Channel (5 Stereo IN / 5 Stereo OUT), 24Bit/96kHz, Hi-Speed USB internal soundcard.

The interface is a Mac USB Class Compliant CoreAudio CoreMIDI device, so no hardware installation is required for operation with Mac OS X, macOS, iPad OS, or iOS USB hosts

For operation with Microsoft Windows® PC, refer to the PC Driver Installation article.

USB Soundcard Specification

The Xone:PX5 internal soundcard brings support for DVS control to professional 4-deck DJ software including Traktor Pro, djay Pro, Virtual DJ Pro, Rekordbox (Core, Creative, Pro).

Connecting X:Link Controllers

The Xone:PX5 includes X:Link, enabling remote control over computer software programs via a direct connection between the mixer and Xone:K Series MIDI Controllers.

X:Linnk uses a standard RJ-45 connector to distribute power and MIDI data, avoiding the need to use additional computer USB ports, or a USB hub.

Connect a Cat-5 Ethernet (RJ-45) patch lead to the X:Link OUT socket of the controller. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the X:Link socket on the rear panel of the Xone:PX5

ⓘ Ensure the Xone:K Series device is configured to send and receive MIDI messages via a different channel to the Xone:PX5
For example: Xone:PX5 = CH16 / Xone:K = CH15

It is also possible to further expand remote MIDI control over software by ‘daisy-chaining’ two Xone:K Series controllers, using another Cat-5 Ethernet (RJ-45) patch lead between X:Link OUT on the second Xone:K Series unit and X:Link IN on the controller connecting to the X:Link socket on the Xone:PX5 rear panel.

ⓘ When Xone:K Series devices are daisy-chained, ensure both controllers are configured to send and receive MIDI messages on different channels, and that they are not set to the seame MIDI channel as the Xone:PX5 mixer

For example: Xone:PX5 = CH16 / 1st Xone:K = CH15 / 2nd Xone:K = CH14

Using X:Link setups described above, the Xone:PX5 must be selected as the MIDI device for the USB host software from the application's MIDI preferences.
Please refer to your software application documentation for details on how to do this.
 

Xone:VCF Reference

The Xone Voltage Controlled Filter

A Voltage Controlled Filter is an audio filter where the cut-off frequency is altered by a DC control voltage rather than a variable resistor. This produces a much wider operating range and more control over the filter response to create unlimited combinations of tonal effect.

Filter Type Select

The filters are ‘state variable’. This means that they provide three simultaneous filter types: high-pass, band-pass and low-pass. Three large illuminated switches select which type is active.

You can press any combination together to create different response types such as ‘notch’ and an interesting ‘all-pass’ effect. The switches are ‘soft switched’ for live performance, meaning that the audio signal is ramped between filter states to prevent audible clicks.

NOTE: the last selected Xone:VCF response and Channel FILTER assignments are saved when mains power to the mixer is turned OFF.

The graphs below show typical effects on audio frequency response for the three filter types. The range of sweep from low to high frequency is shown together with the effect of adjusting RESONANCE (one frequency with several resonance settings shown).

The vertical scale shows the amount of cut or boost around the normal 0dB operating level. The horizontal scale shows the change in frequency from low (bass) to high (treble).